Searching for great grandad Pickthall

[lancsann]

That 'Lendal' will actually be Lindale as shown in James baptism (not too far from Dalton)

Baptism: 14 Apr 1849 St Mary, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England
Jas. Wilson Pickthall - Son of John Pickthall & Bridget
    Abode: Lindale
    Occupation: Joiner

[Annette7]

An Albert James Pickthall birth is reg'd Dec.1879 Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorgan and a death entry shows for Sept.qtr.1880 Clutton (registration district for Midsomer Norton where family living 1881) so think this may be a child of James and first wife.

Annette

[gortonboy]

First name(s)   James Wilson
Last name   Pickthall
Occupier's first name(s)   James Wilson
Occupier's last name   Pickthall
Owner's first name(s)   Wm
Owner's last name   Rogers
Date   Mar 1891
Year   1891-92
House number   20
Address   Claremont Grove
Location   Didsbury Township
Title of record   Poor Rate Assessments

[gortonboy]

ive looked at the 1891 census for Claremont Grove,,,all names...cant see him.

[tookie9293]

I just read the article.  Poor Hannah, poor May.  This is a part of the family history we never knew.

[tookie9293]

Can you please send me the link to Hannah's suicide?

[lancsann]

sorry I can't give you the link. I found it by searching through some newspapers which I have access to via my library members card.  Someone else may be able to find you a similar article as it was in more than one newspaper.

James does seem to have moved around presumably with different contracts. That poor rate assessment was 1891 was in Didsbury. In 1892 he was in a bancruptcy court in Brighouse, which if I remember rightly was where one child was born.

[tookie9293]

I did find a site which lists all the newspapers.  Joined and will purchase.   I'm also going to see if I can obtain his marriage certs from Derby and Hampshire.  They may help in finally determing his birth and parentage.  Thank you!

[tookie9293]

To everyone who has been posting:  Thank you all so much.  Sorry that I have not been on the website for quite some time.  As my English ancestors would say Happy Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!!!