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William Higginson

William was born on April 19th, 1820 in Tyldesley and his baptism took place on April 21st, 1820 in Chowbent.¹²

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)

Occupation Details
- From 1846 William's occupation was Spinner in Tyldesley.
  
  From 1861 his occupation was Cotton Spinner in Atherton.

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¹ 1861 UK Census
² England & Wales Non-conformist Registers (1567-1970)