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Betsy Halstead

Betsy was born in December 1855 in Bolton.¹

Birth Notes
- Aged 25 in 1881
  
  Births Dec 1855 (>99%)
  Halstead Betsy Bolton 8c 229

Betsy is no longer alive.

General Notes
- Betsy was the daughter of James Halstead of Bolton St. John, a weaver. She had a brother Thomas who married Sarah Helena Barrow in 1882.
  
  Do not confuse with Betsy Halstead, daughter of William and Ann from Higher Booths, who married William Ashworth in 1879.
  
  Although married, Betsy Brooks was living with her brothers Joseph and Thomas in 1881. Robert did record her on the census at 2 Mulliner St, Little Bolton though, but she couldnt be in two places at one time!
  
  Betsy was widowed in 1901, and living with Robert's brother Samuel and his family. It's likely she remarried in 1902.

Occupation Details
- From 1877 Betsy's occupation was Tenter in Little Bolton.

Occupancy & Contact Details
- Betsy lived at 4 Baron Street from 1881.²
  - Occupancy/Contact Notes
    - Although maried to Robert Brooks in 1877, Betsy Brooks was living with her brothers Joseph and Thomas Halstead in 1881.

Social & Emotional Relationships
- Betsy lived with Samuel Brooks.
  - Relationship Notes
    - Betsy Brooks, Sister-in-law (but actually is brothers Robert's wife), was living with Samuel in 1901

Personal Timeline

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¹ 1891 UK Census
² 1881 UK Census