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3. George MEADOWCROFT

Baptism: 18 Oct 1772 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
George Medowcroft - Son of James Medowcroft
Abode: Holcome
Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 23 Feb 1802 St Mary the Virgin, Bury, Lancashire, England
George Meadowcroft - Cotton Carder, Bachelor, this Parish
Jane Marsh - (X), Spinster, this Parish
Witness: John Marsh; Saml. Gorton
Married by Banns by: Henry Unsworth A. M. Minr.
Register: Marriages 1792 - 1802, Page 521, Entry 1557
Source: LDS Film 559158

Marriage: 8 Dec 1807 St Mary the Virgin, Bury, Lancashire, England
Geo. Meadowcroft - Husbandman, Widower, this Parish
Grace Taylor - (X), widow, this Parish
Witness: Thomas Crompton; Roger Booth
Married by Banns by: Henry Unsworth Mins.
Register: Marriages 1802 - 1812, Page 303, Entry 1027
Source: LDS Film 0559158

Burial: George Meadowcroft
BIRTH YEAR: 1772
DEATH AGE: 64
BURIAL DATE: 09/05/1836
BURIAL PARISH: Bury Lancashire England
REGISTER TYPE: Bishop's Transcript
REFERENCE NUMBER: Drm 2/65a/10

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Jane MARSH

Burial: 18 Jul 1803 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Jane Meadowcroft - Wife of George Meadowcroft
Died: 16 Jul 1803
Age: 25 years
Abode: Nabbs
Buried by: Jno Smith Minister
Source: LDS Film 1545475

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16. James MEADOWCROFT

Baptism: 24 Jul 1802 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Jas. Meadowcroft - Son of George Meadowcroft & Jane
Born: 24 May 1802
Abode: Tittleshaw
Register: Baptisms 1796 - 1812, Page 26
Source: Original Parish Register at Manchester Archives

Burial: 4 Apr 1803 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Jas Meadowcroft - Son of George Meadowcroft & Jane
Died: 2 Apr 1803
Age: Infant
Abode: Nabbs
Buried by: Jno Smith Minister
Source: LDS Film 1545475

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Grace TAYLOR

Burial: 5 Oct 1827 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Grace Meadowcroft -
Age: 59
Abode: Holcombe
Register: Burials 1822 - 1845 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 64, Entry 508
Source: LDS Film 1545476

Grave: 418   Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancs.
Interments:
Name                      Burial No  ate buried
1 Grace Meadowcroft 508 5 Oct 1827
Register: Graves
Source: Original Register at the Church

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17. James MEADOWCROFT

Baptism: 9 Oct 1808 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
James Meadowcroft - Son of George Meadowcroft & Grace
Born: 18 Sep 1808
Abode: Ridge
Register: Baptisms 1796 - 1812, Page [56]
Source: Original Parish Register at Manchester Archives

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5. Betty MEADOWCROFT

Baptism: 10 Mar 1776 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Betty Meadowcroft - Daughter of James Meadowcroft
Born: 9 Feb 1776
Abode: Taylors tenement
Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: Betty Meadowcroft
Marriage Date: 22 Nov 1801
Marriage Place:  Deane, St Mary, Lancashire, England
Spouse: William Hindley
FHL Film Number: 2113069
Reference Number: GB127.L85/1/3/3
Marriage: 22 Nov 1801 St Mary the Virgin, Deane, Lancashire, England
William Hindley - Bachelor, this Parish [Deane]
Betty Meadowcroft - Spinster, this Parish [Deane]
Witness: Jas. Ryley; Joseph Wood
Married by Banns by: R Latham, Vicr.
Register: 1798 - 1812, Entry 334
Source: Manchester Archives microfilm L85/1/3/3

Marriage: 27 Feb 1820 St Mary the Virgin, Bury, Lancashire, England
Lawrence Wilding - Woollen Manufacturer, Bachelor, aged 29, of this parish
Elizabeth Handley - Widow, this parish
Witness: John Clegg; Thomas Crompton, Junr
Married by Licence by: Thomas Selkirk Curate
Register: Marriages 1818 - 1825 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 158, Entry 474
Source: LDS Film 1545466

The Manchester Courier, dated 12th May 1849, states that Elizabeth Wilding had passed away at the residence of her son Mr James Handley, Eagle and Child, aged 74 relict of Lawrence Wilding. Elizabeth "Betty" was therefore born in or about 1775.

Grave 575 at Holcombe - she was buried as Elizabeth Handley.   

Burial: Elizabeth Wilding
Burial date: 10 May 1849
Burial Place: Holcombe Chapely, Lancaster
Age: 73
Birth: 1776
GS Film: 1545476

Grave 575 at Emmanuel Holcombe
This stone is placed here in the memory of William Handley of Bury who died 27th June 1816 aged 38 years
Also Elizabeth his wife who died 7th May 1849 aged 73
Also William son of William and Betty Handley who died 15th December 1805 in the 1st year of his age
Also Robert Meadowcroft their son who died 6th April 1810 in the 2nd year of his age
Also William their son who died 7th March 1813 in  the 1st year of  his age
Also Thomas their son who died 22nd February 1814 in the 1st year of his age
AAlso Joseph their son who died 3rd Nov 1842 aged 38

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Lawrence WILDING

Marriage: 27 Feb 1820 St Mary the Virgin, Bury, Lancashire, England
Lawrence Wilding - Woollen Manufacturer, Bachelor, aged 29, of this parish
Elizabeth Handley - Widow, this parish
Witness: John Clegg; Thomas Crompton, Junr
Married by Licence by: Thomas Selkirk Curate
Register: Marriages 1818 - 1825 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 158, Entry 474
Source: LDS Film 1545466

Burial: 2 Mar 1823 St Michael, St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire, England
Lawrence Wilding -
Age: 34
Abode: Bury of the Parish of Bury
Buried by: R Parkinson
Register: Burials 1813 - 1866, Page 39, Entry 306
Source: LDS Film 1470824

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9. James MEADOWCROFT

Baptism: 27 Oct 1782 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
James Meadowcroft - Son of James Meadowcroft & Betty
Born: 5 Oct 1782
Abode: Holcome
Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 28 Aug 1822 St Mary the Virgin, Deane, Lancashire, England
James Meadowcroft - (X), Labourer, this Parish [Deane]
Ann Cooper - X, Spinster, this Parish [Deane]
Witness: Abrm. Boardman; James Cooper, (X)
Married by Banns by: Thos. Brocklebank, Vicar
Register: Marriages 1818 - 1824, Page 186, Entry 558
Source: Manchester Archives microfilm L85/1/3/4

In the 1851 census James is living in Silver Street, aged 68.

Burial: 17 Apr 1855 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
James Meadowcroft -
Age: 72
Abode: Silver Street
Buried by: G. Nightingale Incumbent
Register: Burials 1846 - 1869, Page 118, Entry 937
Source: LDS Film 2356156

Grave: 338   Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancs.
Interments:
Name              Burial No  Date buried
1 James Meadowcroft             Apr 1853 (suspect should be 1855)
2 Ann Meadowcroft    31      26 Mar 1870
Register: Graves
Source: Original Register at the Church

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Ann COOPER

Burial: 26 Mar 1870 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Ann Meadowcroft -
Age: 80
Abode: Bury
Grave: 338
Buried by: J.H. Butcher Vicar of Ramsbottom
Register: Burials 1870 - 1902, Page 4, Entry 31
Source: LDS Film 2356156

Grave: 338   Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancs.
Interments:
Name              Burial No  Date buried
1 James Meadowcroft             Apr 1853 (suspect should be 1855)
2 Ann Meadowcroft    31      26 Mar 1870
Register: Graves
Source: Original Register at the Church

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20. James MEADOWCROFT

Baptism: 10 Oct 1824 St Mary the Virgin, Bury, Lancashire, England
James Meadowcroft - Son of James Meadowcroft & Anne
Born: 28 Aug 1824
Abode: Bury
Occupation: Hostler
Baptised by: Robert Yarkin Curate
Register: Baptisms 1822 - 1826, Page 159, Entry 1268
Source: LDS Film 559157

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21. James MEADOWCROFT

Baptism: 4 Jun 1826 St Mary the Virgin, Bury, Lancashire, England
James Meadowcroft - Son of James Meadowcroft & Ann
Born: 19 Apr 1826
Abode: Bury
Occupation: Hostler
Baptised by: Geoffrey Hornby Rector
Register: Baptisms 1822 - 1826, Page 276, Entry 2201
Source: LDS Film 559157

Burial: 20 Apr 1827 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
James Meadowcroft -
Age: 1
Register: Burials 1822 - 1845 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 59, Entry 468
Source: LDS Film 1545476

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24. Sarah MEADOWCROFT

Baptism: 6 May 1832 St Mary the Virgin, Bury, Lancashire, England
Sarah Meadowcroft - Daughter of James Meadowcroft & Ann
Born: 19 May 1832 [sic]
Abode: Bury
Occupation: Hostler
Baptised by: Thos. Potter Curate
Register: Baptisms 1831 - 1834, Page 92, Entry 730
Source: LDS Film 559157

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10. Mia MEADOWCROFT

Baptism: 28 Aug 1784 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Mia Meadowcroft - Daughter of Jas. Meadowcroft & Betty
Born: 27 Jul 1784
Abode: Holcome
Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 28 Oct 1810 St Mary the Virgin, Bury, Lancashire, England
James Diggles - Husbandman, Bachelor, this Parish
Miah Meadowcroft - Spinster, this Parish
Witness: Benjamin Buckley; George Buckley
Married by Banns by: Jno. R. Tetlow A.M. Minister
Register: Marriages 1802 - 1812, Page 429, Entry 1532
Source: LDS Film 0559159

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25. Phanny MEADOWCROFT

Baptism: 16 Apr 1803 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Phanny Meadowcroft - Daughter of Mia Meadowcroft
Born: 29 Mar 1803
Abode: Ridge
Notes: B [in margin]
Register: Baptisms 1796 - 1812, Page 30
Source: Original Parish Register at Manchester Archives

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James DIGGLES

Baptism: 22 Jun 1784 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Jas. Diggle - Son of Saml. Diggle & Mary
Born: 31 May 1784
Abode: Tittleshaw
Source: Original Parish Register

Burial: 31 Jan 1826 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
James Diggle -
Age: 41
Abode: Holcombe Brook
Register: Burials 1822 - 1845 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 40, Entry 317
Source: LDS Film 1545476

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26. Joseph DIGGLES

Burial: 24 Mar 1811 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Joseph Diggle - Son of James Diggle & Mia
Died: 22 Mar 1811
Age: Infant
Abode: Nabbs
Buried by: William Holt Minister of Holcombe
Source: LDS Film 1545475

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27. Mary DIGGLES

Baptism: 19 May 1811 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Mary Diggle - Daughter of James Diggle & Miah
Born: 14 Mar 1811
Abode: Pot Green
Source: Original Parish Register at Manchester Archives

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28. Samuel DIGGLES

Baptism: 12 Jul 1812 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Samuel Diggle - Son of James Diggle & Mia
Born: 11 May 1812
Abode: Pot Green
Source: Original Parish Register at Manchester Archives

Burial: 23 Feb 1813 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Samuel Diggle -
Age: Infant
Abode: Pot Green
Buried by: Wm. Holt
Source: LDS Film 1545476

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29. Alice DIGGLES

Baptism: 14 Aug 1813 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Alice Diggle - Daughter of James Diggle & Miah
Abode: Pot Green
Occupation: Carter
Baptised by: Wm. Holt
Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1820, Page 8, Entry 64
Source: Original Parish Register at Manchester Archives

Burial: 2 Aug 1839 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Allice Diggle -
Age: 26
Abode: Holcombe Brook
Register: Burials 1822 - 1845 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 213, Entry 1700
Source: LDS Film 1545476

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30. Robert DIGGLES

Baptism: 5 Nov 1814 St Anne, Tottington, Lancashire, England
Robert Diggles - son of James Diggles & Miah
Born: 2 Oct 1814
Abode: Pot Green
Occupation: Carter
Baptised by: Thos. Wade
Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1818, Page 30, Entry 237
Source: Original Parish Register

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11. Richard MEADOWCROFT

Baptism: 2 Apr 1786 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Richd. Meadowcroft - Son of Jas. Meadowcroft & Betty
Born: 8 Mar 1786
Abode: Taylors
Source: Original Parish Register

Marriage: 22 Feb 1818 St Mary the Virgin, Deane, Lancashire, England
Richard Meadowcroft - Bachelor, this Parish [Deane]
Peggy Booth - (X), Spinster, this Parish [Deane]
Witness: Wm. Bradshaw; A. Boardman
Married by Banns by: Henry Sutcliffe
Source: Manchester Archives microfilm

Burial: 7 Apr 1839 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Richard Meadowcroft -
Age: 53
Abode: Holcombe Brook
Register: Burials 1822 - 1845 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 207, Entry 1651
Source: LDS Film 1545476

Grave: 144   Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancs.
Interments:
Name                Burial No   Date buried
1 Margery Meadowcroft   1378     2 Oct 1859
2 Peggy Meadowcroft     1437    27 Jan 1837
3 Richard Meadowcroft   1655     7 Apr 1839
4 Margery Meadowcroft    550    26 Mar 1851
5 Henry Meadowcroft     1116    30 Jan 1857
6 Cathrine Hall         2373    18 May 1893
7 James Meadowcroft     2857    22 Feb 1900
8 Mary Ann Meadowcroft  1378    24 Apr 1929
Source: Original Register at the Church

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Peggy BOOTH

Burial: 27 Jan 1837 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Peggy Meadowcroft -
Age: 47
Register: Burials 1822 - 1845 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 180, Entry 1437
Source: LDS Film 1545476

Grave: 144   Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancs.
Interments:
Name                Burial No   Date buried
1 Margery Meadowcroft   1378     2 Oct 1859
2 Peggy Meadowcroft     1437    27 Jan 1837
3 Richard Meadowcroft   1655     7 Apr 1839
4 Margery Meadowcroft    550    26 Mar 1851
5 Henry Meadowcroft     1116    30 Jan 1857
6 Cathrine Hall         2373    18 May 1893
7 James Meadowcroft     2857    22 Feb 1900
8 Mary Ann Meadowcroft  1378    24 Apr 1929
Source: Original Register at the Church

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34. Elizabeth MEADOWCROFT

Baptism: 26 Jan 1823 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Elizabeth Meadowcroft - Daughter of Richard Meadowcroft & Peggy
Born: 13 Dec
Abode: Holcombe Brook
Occupation: Weaver
Baptised by: W. Holt
Register: Baptisms 1820 - 1835, Page 53, Entry 423
Source: Original Parish Register at Manchester Archives

In 1841 James 20, Robert 20, Elizabeth 15, Ellen 15, Mary 13 and Ann 11 are all living together.

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35. Ellen MEADOWCROFT

Baptism: 11 Jul 1825 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Ellen Meadowcroft - Daughter of Richard Meadowcroft & Peggy
Born: 24 Jun
Abode: Holcombe Brook
Occupation: Weaver
Baptised by: Wm. Holt Incumbent Curate
Register: Baptisms 1820 - 1835, Page 101, Entry 801
Source: Original Parish Register at Manchester Archives

In 1841 James 20, Robert 20, Elizabeth 15, Ellen 15, Mary 13 and Ann 11 are all living together.

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36. Mary MEADOWCROFT

Baptism: 16 Dec 1827 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Mary Meadowcroft - Daughter of Richard Meadowcroft & Peggy
Born: 17 Sep
Abode: Holcombe Brook
Occupation: Shopkeeper
Baptised by: W. Holt Incumbent Curate
Register: Baptisms 1820 - 1835, Page 149, Entry 1191
Source: Original Parish Register at Manchester Archives

In 1841 James 20, Robert 20, Elizabeth 15, Ellen 15, Mary 13 and Ann 11 are all living together.

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37. Ann MEADOWCROFT

Baptism: 27 Jun 1830 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Ann Meadowcroft - Daughter of Richard Meadowcroft & Peggy
Born: 6 Apr
Abode: Holcombe Brook
Occupation: Shop Keeper
Baptised by: W. Holt Incumbent Curate
Register: Baptisms 1820 - 1835, Page 206, Entry 1644
Source: Original Parish Register at Manchester Archives

In 1841 James 20, Robert 20, Elizabeth 15, Ellen 15, Mary 13 and Ann 11 are all living together.

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