Waters & Schofield - Pontefract from 1900's

[Lance Matthews]

Emma Elizabeth Waters married William C Schofield in Pontefract in 1931. I know Emma was born 1910 in London. I cannot be sure when, or where William C Schofield was born. Would like to trace his line back through the Census records. I suppose an option would be a marriage certificate, which would give me his age and perhaps that of his father. I am pretty sure that William was born in West Yorkshire, as the Waters were living in Castleford/Pontefract.

[sgf28]

Is this Probate for William's death:

'William Clegg Schofield of London House, Aberford, Yorkshire, died 21st October 1956 at Leeds General Infirmary. Administration to Elizabeth Emma Schofield, widow.'

[sgf28]

1935 Electoral Register Rogerthorpe Cottages, Hemsworth

William Clegg Schofield
Elizabeth Emma Schofield

and an Alfred and Maud Schofield, some relation?

[sgf28]

Possible birth:

William Clegg Schofield born 6th January 1909, Winnipeg, Manitoba to a Maud Clegg.

Using the date of birth you can find William Clegg Schofield on 1939 Register in London.

[sgf28]

Immigration records: Arrival at Liverpool from Montreal on 3rd December 1921, onboard the Minnedosa.

Alfred Schofield, 45, butcher
Maud Schofield,42, housewife
Willie C, 12, child
Allan,16, school

proposed address in the UK: 20 Longacre Street, Castleford.

[sgf28]

familysearch has 1916 Canada census details:

Manitoba

Alfred Schofield, 40, born England
Maud, 37, born England
Allan,10, born England
William C,7, born Manitoba

The census is available on Ancestry but I don't have subscription for it.

[sgf28]

Allan Schofield birthdate and baptism:

Born 1st August 1905, baptised 3rd September 1905 at St Paul, Alverthorpe
Father: Alfred Schofield, butcher. Mother: Maud
Address: Grand View, Newton Hill, Stanley.

[sgf28]

Alfred Schofield and Maud Clegg marriage:

17th December 1901 Parish Church Alverthorpe

Alfred Schofield,25, batchelor, a butcher. Residence:Newton. Father: William Schofield, miner
Maud Clegg,22, spinster. Residence: Alverthorpe. Father:Frank Clegg(deceased) publican

Witnesses: Ethel Clegg and I can't read the other one.

Hopefully, this is the right family for William Schofield.

[Millmoor]

Impressive work, sgf. Just to say that you can view the 1916  Prairie Provinces census using the Canada Library and Archives site. Address given as 433 Parkview St, Winnipeg.Year of emigration given as 1906- it confirms Alfred's occupation as butcher.

William