Name: John Smith Baptism Date: 22 Jul 1827 Baptism Place: Bolton -le-Moors, St Peter, Lancashire , England Father: Thomas Smith Mother: Alice Smith Reference Number: GB127.L243/1/3/7 Abode: Great Bolton (Weaver)
in 1851, John and Elizabeth (24 & 22) were in East Bolton. John was a Brick Layer employing 6 men.
In 1861, John and Elizabeth (34 & 32) had one son Frederick (aged 2) with them. John was a Master Bricklayer (employer).
In 1871 John and Elizabeth (44 & 43) had Margaret, Thomas and Frederick (19, 17, 13). John was now a Building Surveyer living in Little Bolton. Elizabeth was a Draper.
In 1901, John and Elizabeth (73 & 72), both born Bolton, were retired (i.e. living at own expence) at Birkdale. Elizabeth M Kirkham (22, g-dau, Artist) was also present.
Occupation Details
From 1851 to 1861 John's occupation was Master Bricklayer in construction in Bolton.2
Occupation Notes
Living in West Bolton, and employer of 6 men (1851), later 9 men and a boy (1861)
From 1871 his occupation was Building Surveyer in construction in Little Bolton.3
From 1881 his occupation was Clerk of the Books in Bolton.4