William Higginson
William was born on April 19th, 1820 in
Tyldesley and his baptism took place on April 21st, 1820 in
Chowbent.
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Birth Notes
Name William Higginson
Event Type Christening (Baptism)
Birth Date 19 Apr 1820
Baptism Date 21 Apr 1820
Baptism Place Chowbent, Lancashire, England
Denomination Presbyterian
Father Josh Higginson
Mother Sarah Higginson
William is no longer alive.
General Notes
20 Sep 1846, William a spinner, son of Theophilus Higginson married Mary Mather, daughter of James a weaver at St George, Tyldsley. Both were living at Blossom Street.
In 1861, William and Mary (both 38) were at Atherton with Joseph (18), Sarah (15), James (12) and Eliza (2)
William and
Mary were married in a religious ceremony on September 20th, 1846 at
St. George (Tyldesley) by Jacob Robson and witnessed by John Jameson & Joseph Hill.
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Marriage/Union Notes
Lancashire Marriage indexes for the years: 1846
HIGGINSON William MATHER Mary Tyldesley St. George C6L/1/281
Name: Mary Mather
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Single
Marriage Date: 20 Sep 1846
Marriage Place: Tyldesley, Lancashire, England
Father: James Mather
Spouse: William Higginson
FHL Film Number: 1885666
Reference ID: p141, no281
They had two sons and two daughters, named
Joseph,
James,
Sarah and
Eliza. There are possibly more children.