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52. Betty HOLDEN

Baptism: 30 Jan 1814 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Betty Holden - Daughter of George Holden & Hannah
   Abode: Holdenfold
   Occupation: Tradesman
   Baptised by: Thos. Langhorn
   Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1826, Page 19, Entry 152
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

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Scholes HOLDEN

Baptism: 30 Jan 1814 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Scholes Holden - Son of Thomas Holden & Sarah
   Abode: Holdenfold
   Occupation: Farmer
   Baptised by: Thos. Langhorn
   Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1826, Page 19, Entry 151
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

Marriage: 9 Jul 1835 St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich, Lancashire, England
Scholes Holden - Royton
Betty Holden - Royton
   Witness: Joseph Seville; James Sheldrick
   Married by Banns by: W.H. Molineux
   Register: Marriages 1834 - 1837, Page 118
   Source: LDS Film 2356186

Note that Scholes married his 1st cousin Betty.

Burial: 29 Apr 1885 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Scholes Holden -
   Age: 71 yrs
   Abode: 3 Royton Lane Royton
   Grave: 151 new
   Buried by: W. H. Gooch
   Register: Burials 1879 - 1938 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 98, Entry 782
   Source: LDS Film 1656587

Probate Index:
18 May. Administration of the Personal Estate of
Scholes Holden late of Royton-lane Royton in the Parish
of Prestwich - cum - Oldham in the County of Lancaster
Gentleman a Widower who died 25 April 1885 at Royton-
lane was granted at Manchester to George Travis
Holden of Millfields Royton Bookkeeper the Son and one
of the Next of Kin.

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162. Lucy HOLDEN

Baptism: 3 Sep 1837 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Lucy Holden - Daughter of Scholes Holden & Betty
   Abode: Holdenfold
   Occupation: Cotton Spinner
   Baptised by: J.H.Steble
   Register: Baptisms 1837 - 1850, Page 17, Entry 130
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

Burial: 14 Jun 1848 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Lucy Holden -
   Age: 10 yrs
   Abode: Elly Clough
   Buried by: Richd. Hill
   Register: Burials 1858 - 1868 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 558, Entry 4558
   Source: LDS Film 1656587

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163. Emma HOLDEN

Baptism: 24 Aug 1844 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Emma Holden - Daughter of Scholes Holden & Betty
   Abode: Hellyclough
   Occupation: Cotton Spinner
   Baptised by: J. Dobie
   Register: Baptisms 1837 - 1850, Page 154, Entry 1227
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

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164. Sarah HOLDEN

Baptism: 16 Jul 1848 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Sarah Holden - Daughter of Scholes Holden & Betty
   Abode: Nether Hey
   Occupation: Manufacturer
   Baptised by: Richd. Hill
   Register: Baptisms 1837 - 1850, Page 231, Entry 1842
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

Marriage: 1 May 1872 St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich, Lancashire, England
John Adam Kershaw - 25, Clerk, Bachelor, Royton
Sarah Holden - 23, Spinster, Royton
   Groom's Father: Joseph Kershaw, Overlooker
   Bride's Father: Scholes Holden, Manager
   Witness: George Travis Holden; Hannah Holden
   Married by Banns by: Richard Hill
   Register: Marriages 1870 - 1873, Page 142, Entry 283
   Source: LDS Film 2356229

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53. Hannah HOLDEN

Baptism: 10 Mar 1816 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Hannah Holden - Daughter of George Holden & Hannah
   Abode: Holdenfold
   Occupation: Tradesman
   Baptised by: Thos. Langhorn
   Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1826, Page 74, Entry 588
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

Death: NBI 5 July 1843, Hannah Holden, aged 27, St Paul Royton, Lancashire.

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John HOLDEN

Manchester, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1541-1812
John Holden
Event Type: Baptism
Baptism Date: 7 May 1809
Baptism Place: Royton, St Paul, Lancashire, England
Parish as it Appears: Oldham
Father: John Holden of Edgelane
Mother: Betty Holden
Reference Number: GB127.L240/1/1/2

Baptism: 7 May 1809 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
John Holden - Son of John Holden & Betty
   Abode: Edgelane
   Baptised by: Thos.Langhorn Minister
   Register: Baptisms 1806 - 1812, Page 47, Entry 11
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

Marriage: 7 Nov 1833 St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich, Lancashire, England
John Holden - Royton
Hannah Holden - Royton
   Witness: John Heap; James Sheldrick
   Married by Banns by: Thomas Stone
   Register: Marriages 1832 - 1834, Page 654
   Source: LDS Film 2356186

Note that John married his 1st cousin Hannah Holden.

Second Marriage: 2 May 1844 St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich, Lancashire, England
John Holden - full age, Spinner, Widower, Royton
Sarah Holden - full age, Spinster, Royton
   Groom's Father: John Holden, Spinner
   Bride's Father: James Holden, Spinner
   Witness: John Holden; Mary Chadwick
   Married by Banns by: John Lowthian Curate
   Register: Marriages 1843 - 1844, Page 156, Entry 312
   Source: LDS Film 2356188

Second Marriage: John Holden
Spouse: Sarah Holden
Year of Registration: 1844  
Quarter of Registration: Apr-May-Jun  
District: Manchester (1837-1924)  
County: Lancashire  
Volume: 20  
Page: 659

Note that John married his 2nd cousin one removed in Sarah Holden.

Death: NBI 17 June 1874, John Holden, aged 65, St Paul Royton, Lancashire

Probate Index:
Holden, John.  Effects under 140,000 pounds
29 July. The Will with a Codicil of John Holden
formerly of Standedge House but late of Highlands House both in the Township of Royton in the County of Lancaster
Cotton Spinner who died 12 June 1874 at Highlands House
was proved at Manchester by John George Holden of
Royley House Royton, James Holden of Highlands House and
Henry Holden of Highlands House Cotton Spinners and
Manufacturers the Sons three of the Executors.

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166. Jane HOLDEN

Baptism: 16 Apr 1837 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Jane Holden - Daughter of John Holden & Hannah
   Abode: Holdenfold
   Occupation: Manufacturer
   Baptised by: J.H.Steble
   Register: Baptisms 1837 - 1850, Page 2, Entry 9
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

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168. Amelia HOLDEN

Baptism: 9 Jan 1842 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Amelia Holden - Daughter of John Holden & Hannah
   Abode: Holdenfold
   Occupation: Manufacturer
   Baptised by: J. Dobie
   Register: Baptisms 1837 - 1850, Page 104, Entry 829
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

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56. Betty TRAVIS

Baptism: 3 Oct 1802 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Betty Travis - Daughter of William Travis & Mary
   Abode: Holdenfold
   Register: Baptisms 1798 - 1805, Page 165, Entry 7
   Source: LDS Film 1545720

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John HOLDEN

Baptism: 23 Aug 1801 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
John Holden - Son of Robert Holden & Hannah
   Abode: Hilands
   Register: Baptisms 1798 - 1805, Page 154, Entry 4
   Source: LDS Film 1545720

Marriage: 12 Feb 1822 St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich, Lancashire, England
John Holden - Royton
Judith Holden - Royton
   Witness: George Grimshaw; Edw. Redford
   Married by Banns by: Thomas Johnson
   Register: Marriages 1821 - 1826, Page 16, Entry 78
   Source: LDS Film 2356185

John marries his 2nd cousin Judith.

Possible burial: England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
John Holden
Gender: Male
Death Age: 66
Birth Date: 1802
Death Date: abt 1868
Death Place: Royton, Lancaster, England
Burial Date: 14 Apr 1868
FHL Film Number: 1545721
Reference ID: 292/2332

Burial: 14 Apr 1868 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
John Holden -
   Age: 66 yrs
   Abode: Holdenfold
   Buried by: Richard Hill
   Register: Burials 1858 - 1868 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 292, Entry 2332
   Source: LDS Film 1545721

Probate Index:
13 July. Letters ofAdministration
of the Personal estate and effects of John
Holden late of Holden Fold in the Township
of Royton in the County of Lancaster
Cotton Doubler deceased who died 9 April
1868 at Holden Fold aforesaid were granted at
Manchester to Betty Holden of Holden
Fold aforesaid Widow the Relict of the said
Deceased she having been first sworn.

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60. Hannah TRAVIS

Baptism: 16 Sep 1810 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Hannah Travis - Daughter of William Travis & Mary
   Abode: Holdenfold
   Baptised by: Thos.Langhorn Minister
   Register: Baptisms 1806 - 1812, Page 67, Entry 2
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

Burial: 20 Oct 1881 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Hannah Holden -
   Age: 71 yrs
   Abode: Holdenfold
   Buried by: W. Burns
   Register: Burials 1879 - 1938 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 56, Entry 443
   Source: LDS Film 1656587

Probate Index:
HOLDEN Hannah
17 December. Administration of the Personal Estate of
Hannah Holden late of 28 Holden-Fold Royton in the
County of Lancaster Widow who died 15 October 1881 at
28 Holden-Fold was granted at Manchester to Robert
Holden of Royton-lane Royton Cotton Spinner the Son and
one of the Next of Kin.

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Thomas HOLDEN

Baptism: 19 Jun 1803 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Thomas Holden - Son of Robart Holden & Hannah
   Abode: Holdenfold
   Register: Baptisms 1798 - 1805, Page 176, Entry 1
   Source: LDS Film 1545720

Marriage: 20 Oct 1836 St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich, Lancashire, England
Thomas Holden - Royton
Hannah Travis - Royton
   Witness: John Heap; James Sheldrick
   Married by Licence by: Thomas Tolming
   Register: Marriages 1834 - 1837, Page 314
   Source: LDS Film 2356186

Burial: 7 Mar 1872 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Thomas Holden -
   Age: 63 yrs
   Abode: Holdenfold
   Buried by: Richard Hill
   Register: Burials 1868 - 1879 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 94, Entry 749
   Source: LDS Film 1545722

Probate Index:
HOLDEN Thomas of Holden-fold Royton Oldham cotton-yarn-dealer died 3 March 1872 Administration Manchester 10 January to
Sophia Holden spinster Effects Pounds 420. Former grant May 1872.

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62. John HOLDEN

Baptism: 22 Dec 1793 St Mary, Oldham, Lancashire, England
John Holden - Son of Thomas Hudson & Betty Holden, Spinster
   Abode: Holdenfold
   Register: Baptisms 1792 - 1812, Page 26, Entry 36
   Source: LDS Film 1656161

Possible Marriage: 16 Mar 1814 St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich, Lancashire, England
John Holden - Royton
Sarah Robinson - Thornham
   Witness: Thomas Whitehead; Edw. Redford
   Married by Licence by: Jno. Fallowfield
   Register: Marriages 1809 - 1819, Page 213, Entry 1063
   Source: LDS Film 2356185

Possible Burial: 19 Aug 1838 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
John Holden -
   Age: 48 yrs
   Abode: Mill Lane
   Buried by: W. Cockcroft offg. minister
   Register: Burials 1836 - 1846 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 352, Entry 2907
   Source: LDS Film 1545721

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Sarah ROBINSON

Burial: 27 May 1832 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Sarah Holden -
   Age: 37 yrs
   Abode: Edgelane
   Buried by: Wm. Dawson
   Register: Burials 1813 - 1818, Page 230, Entry 1846
   Source: LDS Film 1545720

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185. James HOLDEN

Baptism: 10 Oct 1816 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
James Holden - Son of John Holden & Sarah
   Abode: Royton
   Occupation: Innkeeper
   Baptised by: Thos. Langhorn
   Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1826, Page 88, Entry 703
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

Burial: 24 Sep 1855 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
James Holden -
   Age: 40 yrs
   Abode: Royton
   Buried by: James Walker
   Register: Burials 1858 - 1868 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 714, Entry 5805
   Source: LDS Film 1656587

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65. Simeon HOLDEN

Manchester and England, Select Births and Baptisms, 1538-1975
Simeon Holden
Gender: Male
Baptism Date: 29 May 1803
Baptism Place: St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Father: John Holden of Edgelane
Mother: Betty
FHL Film Number: 215608
Reference Number: GB127.L240/1/1/1

Baptism: 29 May 1803 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Simeon Holden - Son of John Holden & Betty
   Abode: Edge lane
   Register: Baptisms 1798 - 1805, Page 174, Entry 9
   Source: LDS Film 1545720

Lancashire Banns & Marriages
Simeon Holden, of full age, cotton manufacturer of Elly Clough, Royton
Sex Male
Marital status Single
Date 20 Sep 1837
Town Manchester
Place Prestwich, St Mary Lancashire
Spouse Jane Bury, of full age, widow of Royton
Spouse's marital status Widowed
Father John Holden, manufacturer
Spouse father Peter Seville, corn miller
Witnesses: Isaac Seville, George Holden.
Register type Marriage

Marriage: 20 Sep 1837 St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich, Lancashire, England
Simeon Holden - of full age, Cotton Manufacturer, Bachelor, Elly Clough Royton
Jane Bury - (X), of full age, Widow, Royton
   Groom's Father: John Holden, Manufacturer
   Bride's Father: Peter Seville, Corn Miller
   Witness: Isaac Seville; George Holden
   Married by Banns by: G B Sandford Curate
   Register: Marriages 1837 - 1838, Page 57, Entry 113
   Source: LDS Film 2356186

Simeon is a widower in the 1851 census.

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Jane SEVILLE

Burial: 13 Mar 1840 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Jane Holden -
   Age: 43 yrs
   Abode: Royley
   Buried by: C. J. Quirk
   Register: Burials 1836 - 1846 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 381, Entry 3136
   Source: LDS Film 1545721

Note Jane was buried on the day of her daughters barism.

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186. Betty HOLDEN

Baptism: 13 Mar 1840 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Betty Holden - Daughter of Simeon Holden & Jane
   Abode: Royley
   Occupation: Spinner
   Baptised by: C.T. Quirk
   Register: Baptisms 1837 - 1850, Page 67, Entry 529
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

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66. Thomas HOLDEN

Manchester and Lancashire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
Thomas Holden
Baptism Date: 24 Nov 1805
Parish: Royton, Lancashire, England
Father's Name: John Holden of Edgelane
Mother's Name: Betty Holden
Register Type: Bishops Transcripts
Reference Number: Drm 2/253/50
Reference Number: GB127.L240/1/1/1

Baptism: 24 Nov 1805 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Thomas Holden - Son of John Holden & Betty
   Abode: Edge lane
   Register: Baptisms 1798 - 1805, Page 208, Entry 3
   Source: LDS Film 1545720

Thomas, aged 35, is with his mother Betty in the 1841 census together with some of his siblings.

Marriage: 21 Oct 1841 St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich, Lancashire, England
Thomas Holden - full age, Manufacturer, Bachelor, Royton
Ann Travis - full age, Spinster, Royton
   Groom's Father: John Holden, Manufacturer
   Bride's Father: George Travis, Manufacturer
   Witness: Simeon Holden; James Sheldrick
   Married by Banns by: Thos. Blackburne Rector
   Register: Marriages 1841 - 1842, Page 50, Entry 99
   Source: LDS Film 2356187

Simeon is Thomas' elder brother.

Burial: 17 Feb 1852 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Thomas Holden -
   Age: 46 yrs
   Abode: Highlands
   Buried by: Richard Hill
   Register: Burials 1858 - 1868 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 632, Entry 5145
   Source: LDS Film 1656587

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Ann TRAVIS

Baptism: 27 Oct 1811 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Ann Travis - Daughter of George Travis & Ann
   Abode: Holdenfold
   Baptised by: Thos.Langhorn Minister
   Register: Baptisms 1806 - 1812, Page 84, Entry 2
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

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187. Elizabeth HOLDEN

Baptism: 13 Nov 1842 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Elizabeth Holden - Daughter of Thomas Holden & Ann
   Abode: Holdenfold
   Occupation: Cotton Manufacturer
   Baptised by: J. Dobie
   Register: Baptisms 1837 - 1850, Page 116, Entry 923
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

Burial: 11 Jan 1893 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Elizabeth Holden -
   Age: 50 years
   Abode: Beech Mount
   Buried by: Edwd. T. Wigg
   Register: Burials 1879 - 1938 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 148, Entry 1184
   Source: LDS Film 1656587

Probate Index:
HOLDEN Elizabeth of Beech Mount Highlands Royton Lancashire spinster died 5 January 1893 Administration London 29 March to
Harriet Kershaw (wife of John Kershaw) Effects Pounds 20,880 5s.

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188. Harriet HOLDEN

Baptism: 15 Sep 1844 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Harriet Holden - Daughter of Thomas Holden & Ann
   Abode: Highlands
   Occupation: Cotton Spinner
   Baptised by: J. Dobie
   Register: Baptisms 1837 - 1850, Page 155, Entry 1240
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

Marriage: 19 Jan 1870 St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich, Lancashire, England
John Kershaw - 29, Physician, Bachelor, Thornbank Royton
Harriet Holden - 25, Spinster, Highlands Royton
   Groom's Father: William Kershaw, Gentleman
   Bride's Father: Thomas Holden, Cotton Spinner & Manufacturer
   Witness: Joseph Wharton; Alice Holden
   Married by Banns by: Richard Hill Officg. Minister
   Register: Marriages 1867 - 1870, Page 199, Entry 398
   Source: LDS Film 2356229

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189. Hannah HOLDEN

Baptism: 21 Feb 1847 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Hannah Holden - Daughter of Thomas Holden & Anne
   Abode: Highlands
   Occupation: Manufacturer
   Baptised by: Richd. Hill
   Register: Baptisms 1837 - 1850, Page 206, Entry 1644
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

Burial: 30 Jun 1921 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Hannah Holden -
   Age: 74 years
   Abode: Beech Mount Royton
   Buried by: William Rowe Vicar
   Register: Burials 1879 - 1938 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 178, Entry 1424
   Source: LDS Film 1656587

Probate Index:
HOLDEN Hannah of Beech Mount Highlands Royton Lanca-
shire spinster died 26 June 1921 Probate London 9
August to James Green gentleman and George William
Holden cotton spinner. Effects 15,449 9s. 4d.

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190. Clara HOLDEN

Baptism: 7 Apr 1850 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Clara Holden - Daughter of Thomas Holden & Anne
   Abode: Highlands
   Occupation: Manufacturer
   Baptised by: H. Smelt
   Register: Baptisms 1837 - 1850, Page 289, Entry 2306
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

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67. John HOLDEN

Manchester, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1541-1812
John Holden
Event Type: Baptism
Baptism Date: 7 May 1809
Baptism Place: Royton, St Paul, Lancashire, England
Parish as it Appears: Oldham
Father: John Holden of Edgelane
Mother: Betty Holden
Reference Number: GB127.L240/1/1/2

Baptism: 7 May 1809 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
John Holden - Son of John Holden & Betty
   Abode: Edgelane
   Baptised by: Thos.Langhorn Minister
   Register: Baptisms 1806 - 1812, Page 47, Entry 11
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

Marriage: 7 Nov 1833 St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich, Lancashire, England
John Holden - Royton
Hannah Holden - Royton
   Witness: John Heap; James Sheldrick
   Married by Banns by: Thomas Stone
   Register: Marriages 1832 - 1834, Page 654
   Source: LDS Film 2356186

Note that John married his 1st cousin Hannah Holden.

Second Marriage: 2 May 1844 St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich, Lancashire, England
John Holden - full age, Spinner, Widower, Royton
Sarah Holden - full age, Spinster, Royton
   Groom's Father: John Holden, Spinner
   Bride's Father: James Holden, Spinner
   Witness: John Holden; Mary Chadwick
   Married by Banns by: John Lowthian Curate
   Register: Marriages 1843 - 1844, Page 156, Entry 312
   Source: LDS Film 2356188

Second Marriage: John Holden
Spouse: Sarah Holden
Year of Registration: 1844  
Quarter of Registration: Apr-May-Jun  
District: Manchester (1837-1924)  
County: Lancashire  
Volume: 20  
Page: 659

Note that John married his 2nd cousin one removed in Sarah Holden.

Death: NBI 17 June 1874, John Holden, aged 65, St Paul Royton, Lancashire

Probate Index:
Holden, John.  Effects under 140,000 pounds
29 July. The Will with a Codicil of John Holden
formerly of Standedge House but late of Highlands House both in the Township of Royton in the County of Lancaster
Cotton Spinner who died 12 June 1874 at Highlands House
was proved at Manchester by John George Holden of
Royley House Royton, James Holden of Highlands House and
Henry Holden of Highlands House Cotton Spinners and
Manufacturers the Sons three of the Executors.

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Hannah HOLDEN

Baptism: 10 Mar 1816 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Hannah Holden - Daughter of George Holden & Hannah
   Abode: Holdenfold
   Occupation: Tradesman
   Baptised by: Thos. Langhorn
   Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1826, Page 74, Entry 588
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

Death: NBI 5 July 1843, Hannah Holden, aged 27, St Paul Royton, Lancashire.

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Sarah HOLDEN

Baptism: 28 Dec 1817 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Sarah Holden - Daughter of James Holden & Alice
   Abode: Street Bridge
   Occupation: Innkeeper
   Baptised by: Thos. Langhorn
   Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1826, Page 110, Entry 878
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

In the 1901 Census Sarah is living in Highands House with daughter Alice and her children.

Burial: Manchester, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1985
Sarah Holden of Highlands House Royton
Age: 84
Birth Date: abt 1818
Burial Date: 30 Jan 1902
Burial Place: Royton, St Paul, Lancashire, England
Reference Number: GB127.L240/1/4/4

Probate Index:
HOLDEN Sarah of Highlands-house Royton Oldham widow died 26 January 1902 Administration Manchester 4 April to Charles
Edward Holden gentleman Effects Pounds 9,443 11s. 4d.

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197. Henry HOLDEN

Baptism: 19 Aug 1849 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Henry Holden - Son of John Holden & Sarah
   Abode: Highlands
   Occupation: Manufacturer
   Baptised by: Richard Hill
   Register: Baptisms 1837 - 1850, Page 277, Entry 2209
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

Burial: 30 Jan 1872 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Jane Holden -
   Age: 59 yrs
   Abode: Launderbrook Royton
   Buried by: Richard Hill
   Register: Burials 1868 - 1879 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 90, Entry 718
   Source: LDS Film 1545722

Probate index:
HOLDEN Henry
30 April. The Will with a Codicil of Henry Holden
late of Highlands House in the Township of Royton in the
County of Lancaster Cotton Spinner who died 2 April 1877
at Highlands House was proved at Manchester by John
George Holden of Royley House in Royton and James Holden
of Thorn Bank Royton Cotton Spinners and Manufacturers the
Brothers the Executors.

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198. Hannah HOLDEN

Baptism: 18 Jan 1852 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Hannah Holden - Daughter of John Holden & Sarah
   Abode: Highlands
   Occupation: Manufacturer
   Baptised by: Richd. Hill
   Register: Baptisms 1850 - 1866, Page 26, Entry 201
   Source: LDS Film 1656586

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68. George HOLDEN

England, Select Births and Baptisms, 1538-1975
George Holden
Gender: Male
Baptism Date: 12 Apr 1812
Baptism Place: St Paul, Royton, Lancaster, England. To Oldham?
Father: John Holden of Edgelane
Mother: Betty
FHL Film Number: 1656585
Reference ID: item 2 p 90

Baptism: 12 Apr 1812 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
George Holden - Son of Job(sic) Holden & Betty
   Abode: Edgelane
   Baptised by: Thos.Langhorn Minister James Buckley Warden
   Register: Baptisms 1806 - 1812, Page 90, Entry 8
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

George is the brother of James as James Holdon's daughter Mary Jane Holden is a niece visiting George in the 1861 census.

Death: NBI 11 Apr 1862 George Holden, aged 50, St Paul Royton, Lancashire

Burial at Royton, Lancashire (Bishops Transcripts)
11 April 1862, George Holden of Holdenfold, aged 50 years.
Register: Burials 1858 - 1868 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 131, Entry 1041
Source: LDS Film 1545721

Probate Index:
Holden, George  Effects under 18,000 pounds, Resworn at Manchester July 1862, Under 25,000 pounds
2 May. Letters of Administration
of the Personal estate and effects of George
Holden late of Holdenfold in the Township of
Royton in the County of Lancaster Cotton
Spinner and Manufacturer a Bachelor deceased
who died 7 April 1862 at Holdenfold aforesaid
were granted at Manchester to James
Holden of Kirkham in the said County Cotton
Spinner and Manufacturer the Brother and
one of the Next of Kin of the said Deceased
he having been first sworn.

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201. Sarah Ellen TAYLOR

Baptism: 8 May 1834 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Sarah Ellen Taylor - Daughter of George Holden, Single Woman & Esther Taylor
   Abode: Thorpe
   Notes: illigte. reputed father Spinner of Fields
   Baptised by: Wm. Dawson
   Register: Baptisms 1826 - 1837, Page 185, Entry 3876
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

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69. Jane HOLDEN

Lancashire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1911
Jane Holden
Baptism Date: 27 Nov 1814
Parish: Royton, Lancashire, England
Father: John Holden, Fields, warp Maker
Mother: Betty Holden
Register Type: Bishop's Transcripts
Reference Number: Drm 2/254/2

Baptism: 27 Nov 1814 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Jane Holden - Daughter of John Holden & Betty
   Abode: Fields
   Occupation: Warp maker
   Baptised by: Thos. Langhorn
   Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1826, Page 39, Entry 306
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

Marriage: 15 May 1843 St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich, Lancashire, England
James Mitchell Lawton - full age, Butcher, Bachelor, Oldham
Jane Holden - (X), full age, Spinster, Oldham
   Groom's Father: John Lawton, Butcher
   Bride's Father: John Holden, Spinner
   Witness: Richard Burns; James Sheldrick
   Married by Banns by: Thos. Blackburne Rector
   Register: Marriages 1842 - 1843, Page 147, Entry 293
   Source: LDS Film 2356188

Manchester, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1985
Jane Lawton of Johnson St Smerley Lane
Age: 47
Birth Date: abt 1813
Burial Date: 7 Jun 1860
Burial Place: Cheetham, St Luke, Lancashire, England
Reference Number: GB127.M339/1/3/1

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202. John Holden LAWTON

Manchester, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1915
John-holden Lawton
Birth Date: 16 Jan 1845
Baptism Date: 11 May 1845
Father: James-mitchell Lawton Manufacturer of Gloucester Place Hulme
Mother: Jane Lawton late Holden married at Prestwich 1843
Reference Number: GB127.M383/1/1/2

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70. James HOLDEN

England, Select Births and Baptisms, 1538-1975
James Holden
Gender: Male
Baptism Date: 22 Mar 1818
Baptism Place: Royton, Lancashire, England
Father: John Holden of Fields a Tradesman
Mother: Betty
FHL Film Number: 1656585
Reference ID: 115
Bishops Transcripts Reference Number: Drm 2/254/6

Baptism: 22 Mar 1818 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
James Holden - Son of John Holden & Betty
   Abode: Fields
   Occupation: Tradesman
   Baptised by: Thos. Langhorn
   Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1826, Page 115, Entry 914
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

Marriage: James Holden
Spouse: Elizabeth Fitton
Year of Registration: 1841  
Quarter of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar  
DISTRICT: Manchester (1837-1924)  
County: Lancashire  
Volume: 20  
Page: 397

Marriage: On 11 February 1841 at the Colls & Parish Church, Manchester James Holden, of full age, bachelor, weaver of Red Bank, father John Holden, weaver, married Elizabeth Fitton, a minor, spinster of Junction Street, father John Fitton, weaver. Witnesses: George Bell, Tobias Muttey.

In the 1841 census James Holden is living with the Fitton family together with Elizabeth his new wife.

In the 1891 Census Archie Holden was noted as James and Elizabeth's grandson.  Thus James and Elizabeth would be John James Holden's parents.

In James' son John James Holden's marriage record James Holden is listed as a Cotton Spinner.

In the 1861, 1871, 1881 and 1891 census James' birth year was consistently 1818.  The James Holden baptised on 22 Mar 1818 son of John Holden and Betty is the only James Holden born around 1818 in Royton in the IGI.  There are others born in 1816, 1815.

Death: James Holden
Estimated birth year: abt 1818
Registration Year: 1897
Registration Quarter: Apr-May-Jun
Age at Death: 79
Registration district: Ormskirk
Inferred County: Lancashire
Volume: 8b
Page: 508

Probate Index:
HOLDEN James of 12 Park-avenne Southport Lancashire gentleman died 24 April 1897 Probate London 18 September to Henry Wall mining-engineer and Francis Joseph Clayton cotton-spinner’s manager Effects Pounds 13,167 8s. 6d.

Note: Henry Wall is James' son-in-law.

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210. Annie Eliza HOLDEN

Birth: Annie Eliza Holden
Year of Registration: 1856  
Quarter of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec  
District: Fylde Lancashire
Mothers maiden name: Fitton  
Volume: 8e  
Page: 453

Baptism: Annie Eliza Holden
gender: Female
baptism/Baptism date: 13 Nov 1856
baptism/Baptism place: Kirkham, Lancashire, England
father's name: James Holden
mother's name: Elizabeth
indexing project (batch) number: C01742-1
system origin: England-ODM
source film number: 1502435


Death: Annie Eliza Holden
Year of Registration: 1857
Quarter of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec
District: Fylde
County: Lancashire
Volume: 8E
Page: 360

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74. Scholes HOLDEN

Baptism: 30 Jan 1814 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Scholes Holden - Son of Thomas Holden & Sarah
   Abode: Holdenfold
   Occupation: Farmer
   Baptised by: Thos. Langhorn
   Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1826, Page 19, Entry 151
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

Marriage: 9 Jul 1835 St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich, Lancashire, England
Scholes Holden - Royton
Betty Holden - Royton
   Witness: Joseph Seville; James Sheldrick
   Married by Banns by: W.H. Molineux
   Register: Marriages 1834 - 1837, Page 118
   Source: LDS Film 2356186

Note that Scholes married his 1st cousin Betty.

Burial: 29 Apr 1885 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Scholes Holden -
   Age: 71 yrs
   Abode: 3 Royton Lane Royton
   Grave: 151 new
   Buried by: W. H. Gooch
   Register: Burials 1879 - 1938 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 98, Entry 782
   Source: LDS Film 1656587

Probate Index:
18 May. Administration of the Personal Estate of
Scholes Holden late of Royton-lane Royton in the Parish
of Prestwich - cum - Oldham in the County of Lancaster
Gentleman a Widower who died 25 April 1885 at Royton-
lane was granted at Manchester to George Travis
Holden of Millfields Royton Bookkeeper the Son and one
of the Next of Kin.

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212. Joshua OGDEN

Baptism: 1 Sep 1833 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Joshua Ogden - Son of Scholes Holden & Sally Ogden
   Abode: Royton
   Occupation: Piecer
   Notes: illigte. Reputed Father Spinner of Holdenfold
   Baptised by: Wm. Dawson
   Register: Baptisms 1826 - 1837, Page 169, Entry 3751
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

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Betty HOLDEN

Baptism: 30 Jan 1814 St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England
Betty Holden - Daughter of George Holden & Hannah
   Abode: Holdenfold
   Occupation: Tradesman
   Baptised by: Thos. Langhorn
   Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1826, Page 19, Entry 152
   Source: LDS Film 1656585

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