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Edwin Smith

Edwin was born on November 26th, 1826 in Bingley and his baptism took place on April 15th, 1827 at All Saints (Bingley).¹²

Birth Notes
- In 1861, Edwin is 34 (indexed as 24) and Elizabeth 32
  
  Name:    Edwin Smith
  Age:    0
  Record Type:    Baptism
  Birth Date:    26 Nov 1826
  Baptism Date:    15 Apr 1827
  Baptism Place:    Bingley, All Saints, Yorkshire, England
  Father:    Smith
  Mother:    Jane Smith
  
  Edwin Smith, son of Jane Smith, Widow of Sand Beds, Morton, born 26 Nov 1826

Edwin's father was Benjamin Seed and his mother was Jenny (Jane) Hudson. His maternal grandparents were Henry Hudson and Jane Grimshaw. He had a sister named Jane. He was the older of the two children. He had two half-brothers and two half-sisters, named William, Henry, Ann and Mary.

General Notes
- Edwin was born November 1826 at Sand Beds, the son of Jane Smith. The father isnt named, but is may be John Smith or maybe Benjamin Seed who Jane later married. Edwin didnt live with his mother, but instead trained as a Butcher near Leeds, so may have been adopted.
  
  In 1841, Edwin (aged 14) was a Butcher's apprentice in West Leeds. There were also John and Jane Smith (both 15), Elizabeth (6) and Helen (3). His mother (Jane Seed) was in Sand Beds with William, Henry and Jane Smith.
  
  On 24 Dec 1849, Edwin married Elizabeth Binns, the daughter of Thomas Binns of Holbeck (near Leeds), a Manufacturer. Edwin was 23 and a Butcher at Manchester. He recorded his father as "John Smith" (which is probably an invention).
  
  In 1851 Edwin and Elizabeth (24 & 29) were at 63 Bradford Street, Manchester (Ancoats). Edwin was a Butcher & ????.
  
  In 1861, Edwin (34) and Elizabeth (32) was a Butcher in Manchester. He had his nephew William Ratcliffe working with him as an assistant.
  
  In 1871, Edwin and Elizabeth (44 & 48) were still at Manchester.

Occupation Details
- From before 1861 to after 1871 Edwin's occupation was Butcher in Manchester.
  - Occupation Notes
    - Butcher at Manchester (St Jude) on 1861 and 1871 census

Social & Emotional Relationships
- William Ratcliffe worked at Edwin.
  - Relationship Notes
    - In 1861, William Radcliffe, 18 and born in Bingley was a Butchers Assistant with his uncle Edwin Smith, a Butcher at Manchester.

Ancestor Pedigree Chart
- Benjamin Seed
  - b.1798 in North Bierley d.17 Feb 1863 in Keighley
  
  Edwin Smith
  - b.26 Nov 1826 in Bingley
  
  Henry Hudson
  - b.1766 in Cartmell d.Mar 1838 in Bingley
  
  Jenny (Jane) Hudson
  - b.23 Jun 1795 in Preston-Patrick d.13 Apr 1860 in Bingley
  
  Jeremiah Grimshaw ^*
  - b.1653 in Yorkshire d.12 Oct 1721 in Rawden
  
  Joshua Grimshaw
  - b.1687 in Guisborough d.03 Mar 1764 in Yorkshire
  
  Mary Stockton
  - b.~ 1650 in Guisborough d.Mar 1693 in Yorkshire
  
  John Grimshaw
  - b.05 Feb 1723 in Eccleshill d.15 Jul 1805 in Allerton
  
  Jane Oddy
  - b.30 May 1686 in Knaresborough d.11 Jun 1774 in Guisborough
  
  Jane Grimshaw
  - b.19 Sep 1753 in Westmorland d.Sep 1824 in Bradford
  
  Edward Sill ^*
  - b.04 Dec 1667 in Preston-Patrick d.Jun 1760 in Preston-Patrick
  
  Richard Sill
  - b.19 Jan 1691 in Preston-Patrick d.29 May 1763 in Preston-Patrick
  
  Margaret Atkinson
  - b.1666 in Westmorland d.Dec 1702 in Preston-Patrick
  
  Sarah Sill
  - b.03 Dec 1724 in Preston-Patrick d.13 Jan 1787 in Preston-Richard
  
  David Atkinson ^*
  - b.14 Mar 1654 in Birkrigg Park d.21 Oct 1737 in Birkrigg Park
  
  Isabel Atkinson
  - b.03 Jan 1691 in Birkrigg Park d.Jan 1759 in Preston
  
  Sarah Wilkinson ^*
  - b.30 Jan 1660 in Westmorland d.Oct 1729 in Birkrigg Park
  
  ^*There are earlier generations for the ancestor(s) indicated. See their page(s) for details (click name)

Personal Timeline

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¹ 1861 UK Census
² West Yorkshire Births & Baptisms (1813-1910)