Maynard`s of Easingwold

[mike2011]

I am trying to trace my paternal line and would welcome any help regarding the Maynard`s of Easingwold.

[groom]

Hi

Welcome to Rootschat.

So that people can help you can you give us some names and dates and tell us what you already know. Have you found them in any censuses?

[mike2011]

Yes I do have some information. My Great - Grandfather John Thomas Maynard, was born in 1864 at Easingwold North Yorkshire ( or at least he was registered  jan - mar 1864). He appears to have moved to Leeds and appears on the 1891 census married to Elizabeth. I can find no mention of him on the 1871 census. His father Thomas appears on the 1881 census living in Leeds ,Possibly a widower at this time.  Thomas I believe was born in 1830 at Easingwold. I believe that Thomas appears on the 1861 census living at Uppleby  Easingwold . He appears to be married to Margaret and has a young daughter. On the 1851 census he appears as a 19 year old working for the Appleby`s as an Agricultural Labourer. There appears to be a slight discrepancy here regarding his age and because the Maynard's in this area are quite numerous at this time , I would appreciate any help to prove the link.
If I am correct thus far by using other sources I have managed to  extend the line a further two generations. Thomas`s father was John Maynard born Easingwold 24 apr 1799 - died sept 1860. I believe this John is buried in the grounds of the parish church. John`s father was one William Maynard born approx 1765 Yorkshire. I know it`s a long shot but if anyone can supply any information regarding William that would be most helpful or any information regarding the family line. I believe that originally we had connection to the Maynard's of Oldstead, Wass, Kilburn and Ampleforth. I suspect that my line is the second or third son who had to go off make their own fortune.
In addition to the above I have discovered that the Maynard's have a long history with this area of Yorkshire. I have found references to Maynard's going back to the 16th century. Additionally there is mention in the local history of a Mainard who was appointed to the parish of Easingwold by King Stephen, who was William the conquerors Grandson. Who knows maybe the Norman connection is more than just a family legend.
As you can see I have been quite busy. Any additional information would be very helpful no matter how obscure, and greatly appreciated.

[Pels.]

Hi Mike,

Here's Thomas as requested, in 1871 :

I can find no mention of him on the 1871 census. His father Thomas appears on the 1881 census living in Leeds ,Possibly a widower at this time.  Thomas I believe was born in 1830 at Easingwold. I believe that Thomas appears on the 1861 census living at Uppleby  Easingwold . He appears to be married to Margaret and has a young daughter.

1871 census :
RG10/4531, Folio 21,  Page 36

Yorkshire, Wortley
Upper Wortley

Thomas Maynarg, h. mar, 41, Farm Labourer, Great Ouseburn
Margret Maynard, wife, 40, b. Easingwold
Mary, dau, 12, Scholar, b. Easingwold
Amie, dau, 10, Scholar, b. Easingwold
John T, 8, Scholar, b. Easingwold
Margret, dau, 3, b. Wortley
Lillie, 6 mths, b. Wortley
Lucy, 6, dau, Scholar, b. Easingwold

The enumerator has written Thomas senior's surname as Maynarg, followed by Margret as Maynard. Plus poor Lucy seems to be afterthought on the census - it isn't a mistake by me that she's been written last.

Kind regards,

Pels.

[Pels.]

You most likely already have this, but if not :

Thomas I believe was born in 1830 at Easingwold.

Thomas Maynard
Christening : 16th May 1830
Parents :   John and Alice Maynard
Easingwold, Yorkshire

Pels.

[Pels.]

His father Thomas appears on the 1881 census living in Leeds ,Possibly a widower at this time.   

Margaret died in 1880, a year before the census :

Death, March 1880   
Margaret Maynard, age 49   
Bramley, Vol 9b   , page 261

http://www.ukbmd.org.uk/genuki/reg/districts/bramley.html

Wortley is in the Bramley registration district.

Pels.

[Pels.]

He appears to have moved to Leeds and appears on the 1891 census married to Elizabeth.

Will you check this one Mike because the 1891 census claims he was married to Mary Jane :

Marriage, March qtr 1884
Thomas Maynard
Mary Jane Robinson
Leeds, Vol 9b, page 527

There are two older children in the household by the name of Robinson.

Hoping it isn't me who's wrong here.

Pels.

[Pels.]

Sorry, that was my mistake. It looks like his father also remarried, here's the marriage of John Thomas :

Marriage, December quarter 1884   
John Thomas Maynard
Elizabeth Berry    
Bramley    9b   517

Pels.

[groom]

Hi Pels

I think it's John Thomas who was in Leeds in 1891


RG12   Piece:  3676   Folio:  24   Page: 41     
28, Moor Road, Wortley, Leeds

 John Thos Maynard   Head   Married   27       Cartman   Easingwold  Yorkshire      
 Elizabeth   Maynard Wife   Married      26                        West Bromwich  Staffordshire