Jane Horrocks 1870 William Fletcher 1873

[Lumber-Jack]

Hi Rootschatters,
 I am looking for the current descendants of Jane Horrocks ( b 1870 Breightmet Hill E , Lancs) and William Fletcher( b 1873 Tonge Lancs). They married in 1897, are in the 1901 and 1911 censuses, and had two children to my knowledge , James (b 1900 Bolton reg. Lancs) and Amy (b 1905 Bolton reg. Lancs). One of Jane's siblings, Annie Horrocks, witnessed her marriage certificate .

 My reason is that William's brother, Harry, is my great grandfather but he left his wife and children and has not been traced despite many years of creative searching! I hope that Jane and William's descendants my have news of the fate of gg uncle Harry!

Thanks very much as always! LJ

[warncoort]

Have you checked surname interest board?

[Lumber-Jack]

Thanks Warncoort.....I checked all the Horrocks listings on RootsChat, but with no luck. A very good reminder though!  LJ

[lizdb]

Is this the relevant family?

1881
Burstall Street, Leicester

Charles Fletcher 42 farmer 168 acres empl 6 men 1 boy bn Kibworth
Sarah A 44
Charles C 18
Louisa E 17
MAry R 15
Joseph J 11
Harry H 10
William 8
Sarah A 6
Walter J 3      all bar Dad bn Leicester

[lizdb]

IF I have the right family, then it seems Harry's full name was HArry Hook Fletcher

And this is what happened to him:

Probate index entry
Harry Hook Fletcher of 18 Granby Street Ilkeston Derbyshire died 2 July 1925 Probate to Charles Henry Glover , Butcher
Effects £147 14s 4d


1911 index suggests he was already in Ilkeston by then

[lizdb]

No - I think I am on the wrong track. You are talking Tonge in Bolton, not Tonge in Leicestershire!

1901
9 Banbury Street, Tonge, Bolton
William Fletcher 27 joiner carpenter bn Bolton
Jane 30
James 1      all bn Bolton


Where are William and HArry together as brothers on a census?

[Lumber-Jack]

HI Lizbd,

1881 census Brieghtmet lancs
   
Name   Age
Thos. Fletcher   48
Thos. Fletcher   12
William Fletcher   7
Harry Fletcher   4
Jane Howarth   47

They are also evidenced as brothers on their respective marriage certificates.
I have tried many routes, so the approach by association may now be the best.
I am currently trying to do this through William and sister in law Jane
Someone may have a family photo or know of Harry's fate through family lore
I guess I should also try going through his other brother Thomas.
Thanks, LJ

[lizdb]

So this is Harry in 1901?

1901
383 Church Lane, Tonge, Turotn, LAncs
Thomas Fletcher 68 retired farmer bn Harwood
Jane Alice 59 wife bn Tottington
Harry 24  son finisher of cotton goods bn Harwood
Agnes Ann dtr in law 20 bn Newcaslte under Lime Staffordshire

When is the last "sighting" you have of Harry?

[lizdb]

Agnes is with a Mr Richardson 10 years later. Unclear if the Richardson children are hers and Mr R's or, or if they are Mr R's from a previous marriage.   Mt R has "adopted" the Fletcher child. This would be an informal agreement as before legal adoption commenced.