Elizabeth Jackson - Market Bosworth

[Neale1961]

It would be good if you could get the full marriage record for Thomas too. I could only see a transcript, so don't know how he describes his father's occupation, or the witnesses, etc.

I think the death for Elizabeth in 1848 might be the more important certificate to get.

[Zakerias]

It would be good if you could get the full marriage record for Thomas too. I could only see a transcript, so don't know how he describes his father's occupation, or the witnesses, etc.

I think the death for Elizabeth in 1848 might be the more important certificate to get.

Will get on it.

Just so I'm up to speed, this is where I think we're currently at (please feel free to correct me Neale)

Thomas (1742) - Mary Carter (1741)
    Sarah (1769)
    John (1771) - Elizabeth Smith (1776)
        John (1804)
        William (1806)
        Thomas (1807)
        Elizabeth (1812) - James Oldacres (1808)
    Mary (1772)
    Elizabeth (1773)

[Neale1961]

Yes, there does seem to be enough connections to make me think that is the one family line.
(I have attached a quick family chart.)
Unfortunately Market Bosworth church records seem to be lacking, so it would be good to get the will and the marriage and death records to back up this theory.

[Zakerias]

From the will of Thomas Jackson (1874), likely brother of Elizabeth Oldacres (Jackson) confirms the following

Confirms siblings:
   Mary Stanton (Jackson) - wife of Joseph Stanton
   William Jackson

Confirms nieces & nephews:
   John Jackson (William)
   Thomas Jackson (William)
   Elizabeth Jackson (William)
   Annie Jackson (William)
   Elizabeth Stanton (Mary)
   Miriam Freeman (Mary) - wife of John Freeman

Other names listed in the will (relationship not stated):
Mary Ragg, wife of Frederick Ragg
Ann Waters, widow, and her sister Jane Neath
Elizabeth Oldacres, widow and her two sons, Ralph and John

[Neale1961]

Confirms siblings:
   Mary Stanton (Jackson) - wife of Joseph Stanton
   

Mary Jackson married Joseph Stenton in 1822 Market Bosworth

[Neale1961]

Other names listed in the will (relationship not stated):
Ann Waters, widow, and her sister Jane Neath

These were Thomas’ sisters in law - the sisters of his wife Hannah Neath

[Zakerias]

Just wanted to add that I went to Carlton today, there was only one gravestone featuring the name 'Jackson'.

It was for Robert Jackson and his wife Elizabeth. Just to mention that a lot individuals with the surname 'Jackson' were born to Edward and Ann/Sarah/Mary between 1735 and 1751 you have:

• Elizabeth (1735)
• Edward (1737)
• John (1739)
• George (1741)
• Thomas (1744)
• Robert (1746)
• Sarah (1748)
• Mary (1751)

Robert was 78 when he died in 1825, so born c. 1747, so most likely the 1746 christening to Edward and Sarah.

Jackson is a fairly common name so not expecting anything, just thought I'd mention it.

[Neale1961]

That was good - to have a look at the grave stones. Yes, lots of Jacksons all around that area and into neighbouring counties, which makes going further back difficult.

I did see the baptisms of children to Edward Jackson and I wondered if Thomas (1744) might be the same Thomas Jackson of Barwell (1742-1827) who married Mary Carter. It is a possibility but not a certainty. I’m doubtful because the name Edward does not appear in this Jackson family we are looking at.


Any progress with the 2 death certificates?
I am wondering if Sarah Jackson (witness at marriages) was the sister of John Jackson senior.

[Neale1961]

Mary JACKSON married Joseph STENTON in Market Bosworth 21 March 1822
That puts Mary’s birth about 1801 or 1802. She must have been the first born in the family, possibly named after her grandmother Mary Carter.

Children’s baptisms at St Editha, Tamworth, Staffordshire:
•   Elizabeth STAUNTON 10 Mar 1823 (Parents Mary and Joseph – a miller)
•   Mary Annie / Marian STANTON 8 Mar 1825 (Parents Mary and Joseph – a miller; Abode Wigginton)
 
At some time the Stanton family move to Market Bosworth where Joseph became the miller at Bosworth Mill by 1841 census. His wife, Mary nee Jackson, shows on the census as born in Carlton.
Bosworth Mill appears on the census as next dwelling to the Jackson farms “The Common” and “The Pastures”.



Mary Ann STANTON married John FREEMAN on 24 April 1849 in Market Bosworth
This couple and their family are living in market Bosworth in the census. In the 1871 census – visiting them is your Elizabeth OLDACRE.

Elizabeth STANTON appears to remain unmarried, but she may have 3 illegitimate children with her in the census records.