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Joseph Holt

Joseph was born in 1833 in Breightmet and his baptism took place on September 22nd, 1833 at St. Peter's (Bolton).¹

Birth Notes
- 07 in 1841
  17 in 1851, Born Breightmet, a Crofter
  38 in 1871, Born Breightmet
  
  Name:    Joseph Holt
  Baptism Date:    22 Sep 1833
  Parish:    Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England
  Father:    Joseph Holt
  Mother:    Elizth Holt
  Register Type:    Bishop's Transcripts
  Reference Number:    Drm/2/24a
  
  Joseph son of Joseph & Eliz'th Holt of Breightmet, Farmer

Joseph's father was Joseph Holt and his mother was Elizabeth (Betty) Nuttall. His paternal grandparents were William Holt and Mary Barrow. He had three brothers named William, John and Henry. He was the third oldest of the four children. He died at the age of 81 in September 1914 in Bolton.²

Death Notes
- Alive in 1911
  
  Name:    Joseph Holt
  Estimated birth year:    abt 1833
  Registration Year:    1914
  Registration Quarter:    Jul-Aug-Sep
  Age at Death:    81
  Registration district:    Bolton, Lancashire
  Volume:    8c
  Page:    500

General Notes
- In 1851, Joseph and Elizabeth (52 & 53) are at Eastern Hill, Breightmet. Sons John (20), Joseph (17) and Henry (14) are crofters.
  
  In 1857, Joseph married Sarah Lomax at Harwood, Christ Church, Bolton (Ref: 36/1/16).
  
  In 1861, Joseph Halt Sen and Elizabeth (64 & 65) are with son Joseph and Sarah (28 & 24) and their two girls.
  
  In 1871, Joseph and Sarah (38 & 35) were farmers of 7 acres at East Breightmet Hill. They had daughters Nancy, Mary, Amelia, Elizabeth Ellen (13,12,9 & 5) and son Benjamin (2)
  
  In 1881, Joseph and Sarah (47 & 45) with Amelia (18), Elizabeth E (16), Benjamin (13), Sarah J (9) and Harriet (6).
  
  In 1891, Joseph and Sarah (58 & 54) are at Breightmet Hill East with Mary (3), Benjamin (22) Sarah Jane (19) and Harriett (15).
  
  In 1911, Joseph and Sarah (77 & 74) had been married 54 years and had 8 children, 4 whom have died. Joseph was a retired crofter, still at (No.7), Breightmet Hill East, Bolton.

Occupation Details
- From 1851 Joseph's occupation was Crofter in agriculture in Breightmet.
  - Occupation Notes
    - A crofter working with his father (and to brothers) who had 7 acres at East Breightment Hill
  From before 1871 his occupation was Farmer in agriculture in Breightmet.
  - Occupation Notes
    - In 1871, Joseph was a farmer of 7 acres
  From 1891 his occupation was Mangler in Breightmet.

Social & Emotional Relationships
- Joseph was a neighbour of Henry Holt.
  Joseph lived with Joseph Holt.
  - Relationship Notes
    - In 1871, Joseph (72, Wid) was a farm labourer living with his son Joseph at East Breightmet Hill

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- William Holt
  - b.~ 1770 in Breightmet
  
  Joseph Holt
  - b.08 Feb 1799 in Breightmet d.Jun 1872 in Tonge-with-Haulgh
  
  Mary Barrow
  - b.~ 1770 in Breightmet
  
  Joseph Holt
  - b.1833 in Breightmet d.Sep 1914 in Bolton
  
  Elizabeth (Betty) Nuttall
  - b.1798 in Breightmet d.Jun 1866 in Bolton

Personal Timeline

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¹ 1871 UK Census
² FreeBMD.org.uk