General Notes

Born: Salford, Bolton

In 1841, Samuel (12) was living with his parents and family at Sidney Street, East Bolton.

21 Oct 1849, Samuel (22) married Mary Ann Moore (22, widow). Mary Ann had only been married to Jonathan Moore for two year befores he died, aged 23. Thomas & Mary Bailey were witness.

In 1851, Samuel and Mary Ann (24 & 23) were living in Lum Street, East Bolton.  Samuel was a cotton spinner.  Mary Ann was from Preston. 

In 1851 Samuel and his wife Mary Ann were violently attacked in Lever Street, G.B., just 30 yard from his home. Peter Ashworth, the offender, was sent for trial for GBH at the Liverpool assizes. Peter Ashworth must have been a good customer as Mr Samuel Haworth of the White Horse Inn and Mr Joseph Bently of the Falcon Inn who posted bail of £100 each.

In 1861, Samuel and Mary Ann (35 & 34) were living in Venture Street East Bolton (near the Holy Trinity Church), still with no children

In 1871 Samuel (45) was lodging at 124 Lever St., Little Bolton, Holy Trinity Church district (still married, not widowed).  His wife, Mary Ann Mather was also lodging at another address in the same district.  Head of house was Nancy Marther (54 born Tockholes) with her daughter Elizabeth from Preston.