Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON

Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON

This book only records the family of Peter, Martha and their descendants, though the family of Peter can be traced back through his parents William YOXALL b.c. 1782 and Martha POTT b.c.1782 and his grandparents Moses YOXALL, b.c 1755, and Elizabeth LEWIS b.c. 1759.

Until July 1837, births, marriages and deaths were not recorded by the state. This information was recorded by churches, in Parish Registers. A baptism for Peter for Peter has been found. His father was Mercer & Tailor, living in Church Hulme, Cheshire when Peter was baptised.

Baptism record of Peter YOXALL, baptised 28 Oct 1813 Church Hulme Parish Church, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, (ref. MF 49, Page 3, entry no. 23) Son of William YOXALL & Martha POTT. William was a Mercer & Tailor. 1

There has been a church on this site since the 13th Century. Many parts of the current building date from the 15th Century when it was dedicated to St Luke in 1430. The church's present-day appearance dates from around 1700 when the old plaster and timber walls were replaced by brick. The tower is built from red Cheshire sandstone and has survived largely intact from the 15th Century. It was renovated in 1839 along with much of the rest of the church and further restored and repaired in 1931 and 1950.

St Luke, formerly Church Hulme, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire

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Peter married Martha in 1834, a copy of the Marriage has been found in Middlewich.

Marriage Record of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON at St Michael & All Angels Parish Church, Cheshire, 31 December 1834, (ref. MF86/4 Page 241, entry no. 721). 2

There has been a church on this site since the middle of the 12th century, but the only remains of that building are the two easternmost pillars on each side of the nave, which show very clearly the transition from Norman to Early English style. The chancel and the rest of the nave were rebuilt in the 14th century, so the church is mainly Perpendicular in style. The fine carved capitals of the octagonal nave piers are particularly worthy of notice. The tower, the nave clerestory, the two-storeyed porch, and the Lady Chapel at the east end of the south aisle were all added in the 15th century, while the Bostock (otherwise Kinderton) Chapel, now used as vestries, was built in the 16th century by the Baron of Kinderton.

St Michael & All Angels, Middlewich, Cheshire

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First Generation – Peter, Martha & their children ------

1. Peter YOXALL

Apart from his baptism, 28 October 1813, Church Hulme Parish Records, (Film no. 1655594)1, and his marriage to Martha BRERETON 31 December 1834, St Michael & All Angels, Middlewich, Cheshire (Reference:- MF86/4, Page 241, entry no. 721)2, nothing more is known of Peter until the1841 census (HO107/122/5, folio 3, page 18)3, when he was age 25, his wife Martha was age 20, and children William, age 5, and John, age 1, were living in Cotton, Cheshire. Later census record the birth places for William and as Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, the same place as Peter was baptised. In 1841 Peter, like much of the working population, was an Ag. Lab, an Agricultural Labourer. For those who are unfamiliar with the term Ag. Lab., until the Industrial Revolution there was little alternative work for the majority of the population except on the land. As people came off the land into an emerging Industrial Revolution, though work was often harsh and dangerous, it offered them the opportunity of a better quality of life for them and their family. The area where Peter lived, Brierfield, Lancashire, was an area where employment was almost overwhelmingly in the manufacture of Cotton, as copies of many census included in this book will testify. China & India are currently going through their own Industrial Revolutions. Millions of people are coming off the land, the only work in most cases is work in factories that, like our ancestors, are harsh, dangerous and where pay is poor, but it is still infinitely better than working on the land.

The 1841 census records only the place of census, name, age, occupation and if born in same County. It is perhaps worth pointing out that ages on the 1841 census were also rounded down for anyone over the age of 13. Below this age was supposed to be an exact age. Thus Peter, though recorded as age 25, could have been up to age 29 years old. Likewise Martha, age 20, could have been up to age 24. What is not shown on the 1841 census is a daughter for Peter & Martha, Frances YOXALL, baptised 19 July 1835, Church Hulme, Cheshire, buried 4 July 1836. 4

By the 1851 census (HO107, piece 2254, folio 128, page 9)5, Peter was living with his family in Causey Foot, Little Marsden, Lancashire, his occupation recorded as a Platelayer. He and his wife Martha had added Thomas, age 6, Moses age 4, and George, age 3, to their family. His two eldest children living at home, William and John, were born in Cotton, Cheshire but Thomas was born in Carnforth, Lancashire, Moses in Westmoreland and George in Marsden, Lancashire. William was a Weaver whilst his brothers John, Thomas and Moses were Scholars. Until his death in 1875, Peter was a Platelayer, a newspaper report recording he had worked on the railways for 27 years. This would place his start date on the railways about 1848. Since Thomas was born c. 1845 in Carnforth, part of the important West Coast railway line, it suggests Peter was actually working on the railways when Thomas was born, and probably when his other son Moses was born. The timing of George’s birth suggests Peter arrived in Brierfield between 1847 and 1850. Missing from the 1851 census is a son for Peter & Martha, Peter YOXALL, baptised 9 November 1841, Church Hulme, Cheshire, buried 10 May 1844.

With Peter and Martha finally settled in Brierfield, the 1861 census (RG9, piece 3077, folio 42, page 38) 6 records his family lived at Hudsons Row, Little Marsden, Lancashire and had increased by a further 4 children. The additional children, Richard, age 6, Mary Anne, age 4, Jane, age 3 and

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Margaret Ellen, age 1, were all born in Little Marsden. Peter was a Platelayer, his sons William, John, Thomas and Moses were all Power Loom Cotton Weaver whilst George and Richard were Scholars.

At this time, the Lancashire districts now known as Colne, Nelson & Brierfield were divided between Little Marsden and Great Marsden. This should be borne in mind when looking for anyone in these districts before 1871.

Sadly, the 1871 census (RG10, piece 4155, folio 92, page 6)7 at Colne Road, Brierfield (formerly Little Marsden), records Peter as a Widower. His wife Martha died on 26th November 1866 at Lomas Row, Marsden, Lancashire and was buried 29th November 1866, St John the Evangelist, Great Marsden, Lancashire. Martha was age 50 when at time of death, and was recorded as the wife of Peter Yoxall, Railway Plate Layer. Cause of death was Typhoid Fever, certified and Peter was present at the death.8

Between the 1861 and 1871 census Peter & Martha added 2 more children to their family, Susannah, age 8, and Henry, age 6. Peter was still a Platelayer but his eldest son William was now a Labourer. Elder children, John, Thomas and Moses had left home and have been traced on the 1871 census with families. George, however, had died about 1866. Richard, Mary Anne and Sarah Jane were Cotton Weavers, Margaret Ellen a General Domestic whilst Susannah and Henry were Scholars7.

For those counting the children of Peter & Martha, there are only 13 children recorded so far, Frances, William, John, Peter, Thomas, Moses, George, Richard, Mary Ann, Sarah Jane, Margaret Ellen, Susannah and Henry. A 14th known child of Peter & Martha was James YOXALL, baptised 3rd June 1849 at St Paul, Little Marsden, Lancashire, where James’ father is recorded as Peter, a Labourer, living at Causey Foot. James does not appear on the 1851 census, the address for Peter, Martha and family also being Causey Foot proving James was their son. There is also a death for a James YOXALL in the Burnley District on the GRO death register, March quarter 1851, and before the 1851 census. Though the death certificate has not been seen, there were no other YOXALL families in the area except that of Peter and Martha. A burial for James YOXALL 12th December 1850, St John the Evangelist, Great Marsden, Lancashire, the same church as his mother, confirms the belief he was Peter & Martha’s son.

Using this assumption, there are 2 other YOXALL in this area on the GRO who may therefore have been children of Peter and Martha. A Martha YOXALL birth was registered in the Burnley District in the December quarter 1852, there is a death in the September quarter 1853 and a burial 27th July 1853. There is also a birth and a death for a Peter YOXALL registered in the Burnley District in the March quarter 1864.9 There is also a burial for Peter 16th March 1864, St John the Evangelist, Great Marsden, Lancashire The fact both children had the same name as their parents’ supports this belief. None of Peter and Martha’s children were married at the time of either the birth of Martha or Peter. So the total family for Peter & Martha is probably 16 children. It is also worth adding that the couple had already had a child Peter, who sadly died age 2. So perhaps they were doubly unlucky.

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Peter & Martha had the following children:

i Frances Frances had a relatively brief life. Born in 1835, Frances was baptised 19 July 1835, Church Hulme Parish Church, Cheshire. Sadly, she was buried 4 July 1836, also at Church Hulme Parish Church, Cheshire.

ii. William According to various censuses, William’s birth year varies between 1836 and 1838. However, a birth certificate, dated 2nd December 1837, has been located that fits the criteria for William. The problem is that there is no Christian name stated on the certificate. It says "boy" giving the Father's name as Peter Yoxall and the Mother's name as Martha Brereton. There is no residence address but the Father's occupation is given as "Labourer of Cotton". The Registration District is Congleton and the sub-district Church Hulme. Because all the criteria match other details known about William, it is likely the unnamed boy is this William. A Baptism has also been found for William YOXALL, son of Peter & Martha, 3 Dec 1837, Church Hulme, Cheshire10.

William never married. On the 1841 census he is living with his parents in Cotton Cheshire3. By 1851, though only age 13 and living at home in Causey Foot, Little Marsden, Lancashire5 with his parents, he was already working as a Weaver. The cotton industry was now a major employer in Lancashire and in1861 William, age 23, still living with his parents, at Hudsons Row, Little Marsden, Lancashire6, was now a Power Loom Cotton Weaver. For some reason, in 1871, William, age 34, has been reduced to a Labourer but was still living with his parents at Colne Rd, Brierfield, Lancashire7. With Industry rapidly expanding in Lancashire, energy was needed to power all the machinery and there were abundant supplies of coal in Lancashire to meet these needs. On the 1881 census (RG11, piece 4305, folio 95, page 5) 11 William, age 43 and unmarried, was recorded as a Coal Heaver, lodging with a family in Lion, Coates, Yorkshire. The census registration sub district was Barnoldswick, a small town that has switched between Yorkshire and Lancashire on occasions, and was close to Brierfield where his parents lived.

There is no trace of William in censuses after 1881, suggesting he had died between 1881 and 1891. A search of all GRO deaths found a death for a William YOXALL, died age 53, in the Jun Qtr 1891, District of Burnley, vol 83, page 205. His birth age of 1838 matches William son of Peter and Martha and there are no other William born c. 1838 in the Burnley area. A death certificate or burial record should confirm if this belief is correct.

2 iii. John (~1839-~1888) iv Peter was born abt 1841. Like his sister Frances, Peter also had a short life. He was baptised 9 Nov 1841, Church Hulme Parish Church, Cheshire and was buried 10 May 1844 in Church Hulme Parish Church, Cheshire. 3 v. Thomas (1845-~1900) 4 vi. Moses (~1847-1917) vii. James was born abt 1849 in Little Marsden, Lancashire and baptised on 3rd June 1849 in St Paul, Little Marsden, Lancashire12. Sadly, James also died as an infant, the GRO Death Index recording James’s death in the Mar Qtr 1851, aged 2. He was buried 12th December 1850, St John the Evangelist, Great Marsden, Lancashire. viii. George was born on 14th December 1850 in Causey Foot, Little Marsden, Lancashire and baptised on 9th March 1851 in Marsden, Lancashire.122 In his short life he was

9 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON recorded with his parents in 1851 at Causey Foot, Little Marsden, Lancashire5 and in 1861 at Hudsons Row, Little Marsden, Lancashire6. According to the GRO Death Index, George died between Oct and Dec 1866, he was 15 at time of death. A burial has been for George, 23rd December 1866, St John the Evangelist, Great Marsden, Lancashire ix. Martha was born abt Dec 1852 in District of Burnley, Lancashire and died abt Sep 1853 in District of Burnley, Lancashire. She too died as an infant and was buried 27th July 1853, St John the Evangelist, Great Marsden, Lancashire.

5 x. Richard (~1855-1919) 6 xi. Mary Anne (~1857-) 7 xii. Sarah Jane (1858-) 8 xiii. Margaret Ellen (1860-) 9 xiv. Susannah (~1863-) xv. Peter was born abt Dec 1864 in District of Burnley, Lancashire. and died abt Dec 1864 in District of Burnley, Lancashire. Confirmation of Peter’s death is from a burial 16th March 1864, St John the Evangelist, Great Marsden, Lancashire.

10 xvi. Henry (~1865-1937)

On 13 September 1873 Peter married for a second time, at St. Bartholomew Parish Church, Colne, Lancashire (Page 108, entry no. 216)13. His wife was Sarah Madden nee Latham. Peter was age 58, a Widower, a Plate Layer and living in Little Marsden. Sarah was age 53, a Widow and living in Little Marsden. They were married by Banns according to the Rites and Ceromonies of the Established Church. Both Peter and Sarah made their mark in the register. Peter's St. Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire father was William Yoxall, a Grocer and Sarah's father was John Latham, a Blacksmith. The witnesses were John and Ann Horsfield. This particular marriage is most important, as it is the only record that links the Peter YOXALL in Brierfield to his father, William YOXALL, a Grocer. Though it was suspected Peter’s father was William YOXALL, son of Moses YOXALL and Elizabeth LEWIS, it could not be proved without a marriage record, and on his first marriage to Martha BRERETON the fathers of the couple are not named.

The marriage was to be a short one, with no children, as Peter was killed in a railway accident on 30th September 1875 and was buried 3rd October 1875 at St John the Evangelist, Great Marsden, Lancashire. Peter was recorded as age 62 at time of death, his occupation given as a Platelayer. Cause of death was Fracture of the skull, run over by a Goods Train on the Railway, Accidental instant death14. A death certificate was received from H.U. Hargreaves, Coroner for Lancashire and an inquest was held 2 October 1875. Two reports of the accident were printed in a local paper, the Colne & Nelson Times.

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2nd October 1875- Brierfield Shocking Death on the Railway - About seven o'clock on Thursday morning a shocking accident occurred on the Railway, near to Tunnel Ened, Brierfield, and immediately behind the Waggon and Horses Inn. Peter Yoxall, a foreman platelayer, was walking on the line towards Nelson examining the metals, when he observed a goods train coming towards him from Nelson, on the line of rail on which he was walking. He immediately stepped across into the other line of rails. Soon afterwards a goods train came up at quick speed from Brierfield and before deceased observed it he was knocked down and killed almost instantaneously. His brain was scattered about on the line. Deceased was about age 58 years of age, and has worked on the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway for 27 years.15

9th October 1875 - Brierfield Inquest - On Saturday last an inquest was held at the Junction Hotel, Brierfield, before H. U. Hargreaves, Esq. coroner, touching the death of Peter Yoxhall, a platelayer, who was killed on the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, on Thursday last. From the evidence adduced, it appears that deceased about seven o'clock on Thursday morning, the 30th ult., was walking on the line towards Nelson, examining the metals, when he observed a goods train coming towards him from Nelson, and on the same line of metals as Yoxhall was walking in. Deceased stepped aside into the other line of metals, and immediately a goods train came up in the opposite direction, and before deceased was aware of it he was thrown down and killed instantaneously. His skull was crushed in a dreadful manner, and other parts of his body were mutilated. - A verdict of " Accidental death" was returned. - Deceased was an old servant, having been in the employ of the company for 27 years.16

To date, there is no trace of a death for Sarah YOXALL nee LATHAM, the 2nd spouse of Peter. For reasons unknown, the two youngest children of Peter & Martha were living with their sister Margaret Ellen and her husband in 1881. So the question is why didn’t Henry & Susannah live with their stepmother if she had not died before 1881? There is a possible 3rd marriage, for a Sarah YOXALL to a Thomas CLITHEROE, 12 Jul 1878, Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire. Sarah's age of 48 gives a birth c. 1830, not c.1820. But though she is previously married, her father is recorded as John YOXALL (perhaps he was John LATHAM, Sarah’s father, as both John YOXALL & John LATHAM’s occupations were a Blacksmith). At this time the only YOXALL families in the area were all related to Peter YOXALL and Martha BRERETON. The marriage in 1878, 3 years after Peter was killed, does fit the timeframe. So even though the marriage details do not match, this possible marriage should not be ruled out, especially as there is no trace of a death for a Sarah YOXALL b.c. 1820, as there should be unless she married again.

Second Generation – Peter & Martha’s children & grandchildren ------

2. John YOXALL.

Born about 1839 in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, he was baptized 3rd June 1849, St. Paul, Little Marsden, Lancashire (PR2938/1/2 sht 1 of 2 page 26 entry no. 208). James 's father, Peter, was a Labourer, living at Causey Foot. A second baptism at Church Hulme Parish Church, Cheshire took place on 15th September 183917. John was living with his parents in Cotton, Cheshire in 18413. In 1851 he was at home with his parents at Causey Foot, Little Marsden, Lancashire, recorded as a

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Scholar5. By 1861 he was a Power Loom Cotton Weaver like his brothers William, Thomas & Moses, though still with his parents at Hudsons Row, Little Marsden, Lancashire6.

On 12th March 1867 John, married Betty DUERDEN, daughter of Benjamin DUERDEN and Margaret LANDLESS, at St Bartholomew Parish Church, Colne, Lancashire (PR3172/1/40 sht 2 of 6, page 51, entry no. 102)18. John was age 28, a Bachelor, a Weaver and living in Little Marsden. Betty was age 25, a Spinster and also living in Little Marsden. They were married according to the Rites and ceremonies of the Established Church after Banns. Both John and Betty signed the register. John's father was Peter YOXALL, a Plate Layer, whilst Betty's father, Benjamin DUERDEN, was a Farmer. The witnesses were James DUERDEN and Catherine CLEGG.

Betty was married on the same day, at the same Church as a Martha DUERDEN. and Joseph RUSKIN. Though the fathers of Betty and Martha are different, i.e. they are not sisters, it is possible they are cousins, perhaps their fathers are actually brothers

Like his father Peter and his brothers Thomas and Moses, John married at St. Bartholomew because it was the Parish Church for an area from Brierfield to Colne at this time. It was also the oldest building in Colne, built in 1122. A plaque on the wall celebrates this historic building.

Between his marriage and the 1871 census, John had become a Grocer, an occupation that other family members were to follow. Trade directories of the area record John trading from 1872 to 1893 at 98 Colne Rd, Brierfield, though the latter entry is possibly his wife rather than John, as he died in 1888. He and Betty went on to have four children, Martha, Margaret, Benjamin Ernest and James.

The 1871 census (RG11, piece 4162, folio 75, page 14)19 records John, age 32, a Grocer, born Holmes Chapel, Cheshire living on Colne Rd, Brierfield, with his wife Betty, age 29, born Little Marsden, and children Martha, age 3, born Little Marsden, Margaret, age 1, born Little Marsden, and John DUERDEN, age 22, a Carter, born Brierfield19. It seems likely he is related to Betty as her maiden name was also DUERDEN. For anyone interested in the DUERDEN surname there is an excellent DUERDEN Website, whose address is www.rayduerden.co.uk. Details of Betty’s ancestors are recorded on this website.

As confirmed from Trade directories, John, age 42, born Holmes Chapel, was a Grocer on the 1881 census (RG11, piece 4162, folio 75, page 14)20 at 98 Colne Rd, Brierfield, Lancashire with his wife Betty, age 39 born Little Marsden and children Martha, age 13, a Cotton Weaver, born Little Marsden, Margaret YOXALL, age 11, a Scholar, born Little Marsden, Benjamin Ernest YOXALL, age 8, a Scholar, born Little Marsden, James YOXALL, age 5, a Scholar, born Little Marsden.

The 1881 census was to be the last census for John as he died age 49 about March 1888 and was buried 31st March 1888 at St Paul, Little Marsden, Lancashire. His wife and daughter Martha are

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3 burials were recorded in St Paul's Little Marsden from 25th October 1884 to 4th December 1900. Parish fiche ref. PR2938/1/4 sht 1of 1 Page 35, entry 277, Martha Yoxall, Brierfield, January 17th 1884 16 yrs Page 41, entry 323, John Yoxall, Briefield, March 31st 1888 48 yrs page 52, entry 409, Betty Yoxall, Brierfield, January 4th 1898 56 yrs No Yoxall were found in searches from 1813 to 1868 PR2938/1/13 (3 shts)77

His wife Betty took over the business and is recorded on the1891 census (RG12, piece 3379, folio 70, page 27 & page 28)21 at 98 Colne Rd, Brierfield, as Betty YOXALL, Widow, age 49, a Grocer, born Little Marsden, along with her children Margaret, age 21, a Cotton Weaver, born Brierfield, Benjamin YOXALL, age 18, a Cotton Weaver, born Brierfield, and James YOXALL, age 15, Grocers Assistant, Brierfield21. The YOXALL surname is recorded on the Ancestry.co.uk website as FOXALL, just one of the various mis-transcriptions found for the YOXALL surname. However, as one who has looked at many original records, the accuracy of transcriptions is, in my opinion, extemely good.

The 1891 census was the last for Betty, who died age 56, about January 1898 and was buried with her husband John at St Paul, Little Marsden on January 4th 1898.

They had the following children:

i. Martha Born 2nd December 1867, Little Marsden, Martha was baptised at St Luke Brierfield on 12th April 1868 (PR2938/1/1 sht 1 of 2 page 24 entry no. 185). Martha was christened on Easter Day 1868. Her father John was a Shopkeeper living in Brierfield22.

On the 187119 and 188120 census she was living at home with her family. Like most children, Martha started work young, a Cotton Weaver on the 1881 census at the age of 13. At this time, children could start part time working at age 12, spending mornings at school and afternoons at work, moving into full time work at age 13.

Sadly, Martha died age 16, about January 1884 and was buried with her parents John and Betty at St Paul, Little Marsden, Brierfield on 17th January 1884.

11 ii. Margaret (~1869-) 12 iii. Benjamin Ernest (1872-~1927) 13 iv. James (1875-1954)

3. Thomas YOXALL. The British Vital Records version 1 has a christening for Thomas Yoxall, born 23rd March 1845, christened 2nd May 1845 at Bolton le Sands.122 His father was Peter Yoxall and Martha. Whilst this Thomas's baptism was registered in Carnforth in 1845, it is believed this is the same Thomas as the christening took place in Bolton le Sands where Peter's brother John had a child, Frances YOXALL, christened there on 7th May 1845. In Apr 1851 Thomas lived with his parents at Causey Foot, Little Marsden, Lancashire5, and was also at home in Apr 1861, at Hudsons Row, Little Marsden, Lancashire6. By the 1871 census (ref. RG10, piece 4155, folio 162, page 26) 23, Thomas was a Cotton Weaver, like most of his family, had married Sarah EASTWOOD, and was living at High St, Brierfield, Lancashire with Sarah, and his son

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William, then aged 1. Ancestry.co.uk records the family surname as YOBALL on the 1881 census (RG11, piece 4161, folio 84, page 21), where Thomas is employed as a Cotton Overlooker, a step up from a Cotton Weaver), living with his second wife Nancy HOWARTH and his children William, Henry, Peter and Johnny, at 13 Elm St, Great & Little Marsden, Lancshire24. The 1891 census (RG12, piece 3376, folio 66, page 14), where Ancestry.co.uk records the surname as YOXHALL, proved to be the last trace of Thomas, employed as a Cotton Tackler and living at 10 Turner St, Nelson, Lancashire, with Nancy and their children Henry, Peter, Johnny & Jesse25. Though not proven, it is fairly clear that Thomas died in the Jun Qtr 1900, aged 54, District of Burnley. His wife Nancy is recorded as a widow on the 1901 census and all YOXALL in the District of Burnley at this time were related to one couple, Peter and Martha YOXALL.

There are 2 children recorded on Free BMD and by Mr. D.J. Ellis, who are known to be daughters of a Thomas Yoxall and Nancy Howarth / Bannister and both births have been verified from certficates by D.J. Ellis. From the time frame of Thomas's marriage to Nancy Howarth, June 1876, it is quite probable that the girls, Priscilla b. 1877 and Margaret Ellen, b. 1878 d. 1878, were children of this couple. Though the original marriage certificate has not been seen, Nancy's father is recorded as George Howarth, not Bannister, on British Vital Records version 2. Neither girl appears on the 1881 census suggesting both had died by then, this belief confirmed by the GRO death index.

On 15th May 1869 when Thomas was aged 24, he married Sarah EASTWOOD, at St. Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire (PR3172/1/40 sht 5 of 6 page 168 entry no. 335)26. Thomas was age 24, a Bachelor, a Weaver and living in Little Marsden. Sarah was age 22, a Spinster and living in Little Marsden. They were married by Banns according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church. Thomas signed the register and Sarah made her mark. Thomas's father was Peter YOXALL, a Platelayer whilst Sarah's father was Joshua EASTWOOD. The witnesses were John YOXALL, probably Thomas's brother, and Betty YOXALL, John's wife.

The only census record for Sarah as a YOXALL is the 1871, where she lived with Thomas at High St, Brierfield, Lancashire and was recorded as a Cotton Weaver, age 22, born in Marsden, Lancashire23. It is believed Sarah died abt Sep 1874, aged just 27, a death taken from GRO Death Index record in the District of Burnley. Sarah does not appear in the 1881 census, where Thomas has re-married Nancy and had 2 more children. A burial for Sarah has been found plus a death and a burial for a child Sarah, who is buried with this Sarah. It seems reasonable to assume this is mother and daughter based on other known facts.

Providence Chapel Brierfield:- Burials without Grave numbers:- YAXHALL Sarah - 8 September 1874, age 27 years

Thomas & Sarah had the following children:

i. William was born on 21st Feb 1870 in Brierfield, Lancashire, William lived with his parents in Apr 187123 and Apr 188124. Until recently, no further trace of William had been found after the 1881 census except for a possible death for a William Yoxall, age 20, in the Dec Qtr 1890. This matches a birth date for William and explains why he is not traced on the 1891 census. In the deaths listed in the Nelson Chronicle for Dec 1890, there is an entry for a William Yoxall who died on 8.12.1890, aged 20, he

14 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON lived on Turner Street Nelson. A copy of the death certificate will confirm William's family. There is no other male William YOXALL that matches the birth date and all YOXALL in the area are known to be linked, increasing the likelihood the death is for this William. Turner Street, Nelson is also the address of William’s family on the 1891 census.

ii. Henry was born on 9 Sep 1871 in Brierfield, Lancashire27. In 1881 he was living at home a Cotton Weaver24, and in 1891 a Cotton Room Overlooker, living at home25 with his father Thomas and his step-mother Nancy, his mother Sarah died in 1874. For reasons unknown, in Apr 1901 (RG13, piece 3380, folio 73, page 4), Henry was boarding with his sister Martha Jane with a family called BOWKER at 7 Charles St, Nelson, Lancashire28. There is no known relationship between Henry and the BOWKER family, though it seems likely Henry moved in with the family as sister Martha Jane had been living there since at least April 1871.

Based on notes from a YOXALL researcher and the UK Wills and Admons Index, Henry married Sarah Ann, surname unknown originally. The UK Wills & Admons Index 1843-1953, copy at Colne Library, Lancashire, records Henry’s details as:-

1909 - Yoxall Henry of 23 Chapel House Road Nelson Lancashire died 9 July 1909 Administration London 6 September to Sarah Ann Yoxall widow Effects £47-15s-1d.29

From the GRO Marriage Index, it seems likely that Henry married either a Sarah Ann BRYANT or Sarah Ann PILKINGTON in Sep Qtr 1903. No other details of Sarah Ann were known. Though the surname is recorded as Harry not Henry, both forenames are known to be used for one and the same person. A copy of the marriage is needed to verify if Henry is Harry and whether his father is Thomas YOXALL and identify Sarah Ann’s father and thus maiden name.

Henry died at 23 Chapel House Rd, Nelson, Lancashire on 9th Jul 1909, aged 37. An In Memoriam was recorded in the Nelson Leader as follows:-

July 15th 1910 - In Memory - In ever loving memory of Harry, the dearly beloved husband of Sarah Ann, who died July 9th 1909. Death pities not a sorrowing heart. The nearest dearest friends must part. Dearly loved and sadly missed. 56 Charles St. Nelson.30

The 1911 census for Henry/Harry’s family clears up all the queries for this couple. Sarah Ann is recorded as a widow, a Cotton Weaver, living at 56 Charles St, Nelson, Lancashire. Living with her was her sister in law Martha Jane YOXALL, Henry’s sister, a Cotton Weaver, and her brother George Thomas BRYANT, also a Cotton Weaver. 139

iii. Martha Jane was born on 9 Nov 1872 in Ivy Street, Burnley, Lancashire Matha's mother was Sarah YOXALL nee EASTWOOD and her father, Thomas, was a Loom Tackler at the time of her birth.31 On the 1881 census (RG11 piece 4162, folio 90, page 3), Martha Jane is living at 6 Cross St, Brierfield, Lancashire with a family called EASTWOOD32. Martha Jane’s mother was called Sarah EASTWOOD, and it seems likely Martha Jane went to live with the EASTWOOD family on the death of her mother in 1874. Though described as a Boarder in 1881, Martha Jane could well be the granddaughter of the head of the house, Ellen EASTWOOD, a widow. By the Apr 1891 census (RG12, piece 3376, folio 31, page 48), where Ancestry.co.uk records yet another spelling variation of YOSEALL, Martha Jane had moved to 22 Charles St, Nelson, Lancashire, living with a family called BOWKER33 and in Apr 1901 (RG13, piece 3380,

15 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON folio 73, page 4) she was still with the BOWKER family at 7 Charles St, Nelson, Lancashire along with her brother Henry. 28

In 1891, 1901, and 1911 Martha Jane was a Cotton Weaver, in 1911 living at 56 Charles St, Nelson, Lancashire, with her sister in law Sarah Ann BRYANT, widow of her brother Henry. 139

A marriage has not been found for Martha Jane but there is a death that matches her known details. A GRO death in the Sep Qtr 1928, District of Burnley, Lancashire, records the death of a Martha Jane YOXALL, aged 56. A death certificate or other source should confirm if this belief is correct.

iv. Sarah was born abt Sep 1874. This birth date is based on a burial, 17th April 1875 for a child called Sarah YAXALL, buried with a Sarah YAXHALL at Brierfield. It seems reasonable to assume this is mother and daughter based on other known facts. The details are:-

Providence Chapel Brierfield:- Burials without Grave numbers:- YAXHALL Sarah - 17 April 1875, age 6 months

On 3rd June 1876 when Thomas was age 31, he married his second wife Nancy HOWARTH , born abt 1846 in Reedymoor, Lancashire. In Apr 1851 (HO107, piece 2254, folio 349, page 13) 34 she lived with her parents George & Zilla HOWARTH and siblings, Albert, John & Martha at Reedy Moor, Foulridge, Lancashire. She was still at home in Apr 1861 (RG9, piece 3079, folio 82, page 31 & 32)35, when her father had re-married, living at Guy Syke, Colne, Lancashire with her siblings Martha & Tom where Nancy was a Powerloom Cotton Weaver. Still umarried in 1871 (RG10, piece 4157, folio 155, page 28) 36, she was a Cotton Spinner, living at Mill Green, Grocer Shop, Colne, Lancashire. In 188124 & 189125 Nancy was living with her husband Thomas and their family, having retired from work to bring up her family. Following the death of her husband Thomas, she moved to 36 Midland St, Nelson, Lancashire in 1901 (RG13, piece 3880, folio 161, page 41) with her son Jesse37. Nancy died abt Sep 1910, District of Burnley, aged 64.

It is now clear from the marriage Register that the Nancy who married Thomas YOXALL was called HOWARTH, not BANNISTER as recorded by a YOXALL researcher for the birth of her first two children, Priscilla and Margaret Ellen, as she was a Spinster and her father was George HOWARTH. Thomas & Nancy married at St John The Evangelist, Great Marsden, Lancashire 3rd June 1876 (PR3015/1/11 page 1 of 6). 38 122 Thomas was age 31, and a Widower, a Tackler, living in Brierfield, Lancashire. His father was Peter YOXALL, a Plate Layer. Nancy was age 30, a Spinster, living in Grindlestone Kirk and her father was George HOWARTH, a Plate Layer. They were married by Banns and both signed the Register, whilst the witnesses were Hartley DUERDEN (signed) & Martha HOWARTH (made mark). It seems likely Martha HOWARTH was Nancy's Sister as a St John The Evangelist Martha HOWARTH is recorded as her sister on the 1861 census.

So there is no doubt Nancy was a HOWARTH from birth. It seems probable that as both fathers were Plate Layers that is how the couple met, through their parents when Thomas's first wife died. The BANNISTER surname for Thomas & Nancy’s first two children is probably an error.

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Thomas & Nancy had the following children: i. Priscilla was born on 25th Jun 1877 in Grindlestone, Marsden and died abt 1877, her death recorded in the Sep Qtr 1877, District of Burnley, Lancashire

This child's birth certificate has not been seen. Details of her parents, Thomas YOXALL and Nancy BANNISTER, have been provided by a YOXALL researcher27. But the surname BANNISTER is now thought to be incorrect.

ii. Margaret Ellen was born on 20th Apr 1878 in Waterside, Colne and died as an infant abt 1878, her death recorded in the Sep Qtr 1878, District of Burnley, Lancashire. A burial for Margaret Ellen has been found, 24th December 1877, St John the Evangelist, Great Marsden, Lancashire.

This child's birth certificate has not been seen. Details of her parents, Thomas YOXALL and Nancy BANNISTER, have been provided by a YOXALL researcher27. But the surname BANNISTER is now thought to be incorrect.

14 iii. Peter (~1879-)

15 iv. Johnny (~1880-1966)

v. Jesse was born abt 1882 in Nelson, Lancashire, living with his parents in Apr 1891 at 10 turner St, Nelson, Lancashire25 and in Apr 1901 at 36 Midland St, Nelson, Lancashire, where his occupation was recorded as a Wood Turners Apprentice37. In 1911 Jesse was living with his brother Jesse, a Wood Turner, at 61 Bradshaw Street, Nelson, Lancashire. 143

Nothing more is known at present apart from a likely marriage in the Jun Qtr 1924 to a Frances May JOHNSTON, in the District of Burnley, Lancashire. No children for Jesse and Frances have been traced on the GRO Births Index.

4. Moses YOXALL. Born abt 1847 in Burton in Kendal, Westmoreland, he lived with his parents on the 1851 census at Causey Foot, Little Marsden, Lancashire5 and in Apr 1861 at Hudsons Row, Little Marsden, Lancashire6. In the 1871 census (RG10, piece 4155, folio 97, page 16) 39 he was a Cotton Weaver living at Bridge St, Brierfield, Lancashire with his wife Margaret, also a Cotton Weaver, and son Arthur. By the 1881 census (RG11 piece 4162 folio 89 page 10, now at 14 Bridge St, Brierfield, Lancashire, his family had grown to 5 children, with Moses still employed as a Cotton Weaver40. The 1891 census (RG12, piece 3379, folio 140, page 32) records Moses at 26 St. James St, Brierfield, Lancashire, still a Cotton Weaver, where he was to spend the rest of his life41. The 1901 census (RG13, piece 3884, folio 95, page 13) for Moses, at 26 St. James St, Brierfield, Lancashire completes current census, where is again a Cotton Weaver and his family is now complete, 10 children in Moses YOXALL all42. By 1911, many of Moses, still a Cotton Weaver and Margaret’s children had left home. But the couple were still living at 26 St James Street, Brierfield, Lancashire with their children Sarah, Margaret, Moses, Elizabeth and John. 140

17 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON

Moses’s birthplace is caller Berton in 1881 and Burton in 1871 and 1861. The county of birth is Staffordshire in 1881, Cheshire in 1871 and Westmorelapnd in 1861 and 1851. It is thought Burton in Westmoreland is correct as his brother Thomas was born in nearby Carnforth in 1845. A local Trade Directory records him living at 26 St James's St, Brierfield in 1910 and he died in 26 St James' St, Brierfield on 22 Sep 1917, age 70, an Obituary recording his death as follows:-

Burnley Express 26th September 1917

Death of Moses Yoxall - The death took place suddenly on Saturday of Mr. Moses Yoxall, of 24 St James' street. The deceased was one of the founders of the Brierfield Co-operative Society, and served on the general committee for many years. He was 70 years of age, and leaves a widow, and a family of 10 children. Four of the sons are on active service. The funeral took place yesterday at the Providence Chapel, the Rev. F. E. Walker conducting the services.43

A UK Wills & Admons Index, 1843-1953, confirmed his death, spouse and address.

1917 - Yoxall Moses of 26 St James' St Brierfield Lancashire died 22 September 1917 Probate London 12 November to Margaret Yoxall widow Effects £296

On 20 Jun 1868 when Moses was 21, he married Margaret BANNISTER, daughter of Thomas BANNISTER (~1817-) & Sarah (UNKNOWN) (~1815-), in St. Bartholomew, Parish Church of Colne Colne, Lancashire, (PR3172/1/40 sht 4 of 6 page 123 entry no. 245)44. Moses was age 21, a Bachelor, a Powerloom Weaver and living in Little Marsden. Margaret was age 20, a Spinster, a Weaver and living in Little Marsden. They were married by Banns according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church. Moses signed the Register and Margaret made her mark. Moses's father was Peter Yoxall, a Plate Layer on the Railway whilst Maragaret's father was Thomas Bannister, a Coal Miner. The witnesses were Thomas Yoxall (Moses's brother?) and Sarah Eastwood (Thomas's future wife?).

Margaret BANNISTER was born on 15 Jun 1848 in Brierfield, Lancashire her date of birth taken from her Obituary. She lived with her parents in 1851 (HO107, piece 2254, folio 95, page 17)45 and siblings John, Betty and Charles. In 1861 (RG9, piece 3077, folio 92, page 28)46 at Hey Head, Little Marsden, Lancashire she was still with her parents an siblings Betty, Charles and Mary, where even Mary at just age 9 years was a Heald Knitter46. From 1871 to 1901 she lived with her husband and family. Margaret was employed as a Heald Knitter in 1861 and a Cotton Weaver in 1871. A note in the local paper recorded that she celebrated her 76th birthday w/e 20th June 1924 at Halifax Rd, Brierfield.

Nelson Leader - 20 Jun 1924, Page 6 Brierfield Snapshots Congratulations And now just a word of congratulations to two old natives who have lived in Brierfield all their lives, and who have this week reached their 76th birthday. They were both born in the higher portion of Brierfield, both brought up at Providence Sunday School, and have throughout their long life been near neighbours and good friends. May they continue to enjoy fairly good health, and each live to enjoy the privelege of being the oldest inhabitant. Neither of them has sat in Mr. Bates' "Old Arm Chair", which is a pity, for they have seen Brierfield grow from small beginnings

18 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON to its present respectable dimensions, and could recount many interesting occurrences which happened in the days of their youth. They remember the days when scarcely any girl dare venture after dark, to pass down the road adjoining Providence Chapel burial ground. Their names are Mrs. Yoxall & Mrs. Hartley.47 jim's note - The reporter was quite prophetic, as Mrs. YOXALL, wife of Moses YOXALL, did indeed become Brierfield's oldest resident when she died shortly before her 91st birthday.

She became the oldest resident in Brierfield before her death at 26 St James's St, Brierfield, Lancs on 11 May 1939, age 90, with an Obituary in a local paper,

Burnley Express - 13th May 1939 Brierfield's oldest resident Nonagenarian's death.

By the death last Thursday of Mrs. Maragret Yoxall, of 26 St James's St, Brierfield has lost its oldest resident. Mrs. Yoxall would have been 91 on June 15th.

She was born in the Heyhead district and began work at heald knitting at Jonathan Clegg's in Lomas Row, when only eight years of age. At ten she was going to the mill half-time. At that time there was no Brierfield, butjust Great Marsden and Little Marsden. The railway station was known as Marsden. Mrs. Yoxall Margaret YOXALL remembered accompanying the scholars of the old Providence nee BANNISTER Chapel, where she was a Choir member, to the celebrations at Burnley on the occasion of the marriage of King Edward and Queen Alexandra. She took part in a united procession, after which Brierfield scholars were entertained at Bethesda School. When a girl, it was part of her daily routine to go down old Cow-lane two or three times a day to bring water for household use from the bore-hole. Until recently this hole served the old Stump Trough.

Seventy years ago she married Mr. Moses Yoxall, who died 20 years ago, and they had 13 children, eight of whom remain. One of the five sons is Mr. Lewis Yoxall, a District Council employee and former Markets Superintendent. She also leaves 15 grandchildren and 13 great granchildren.

Mrs. Yoxall had lived 50 years in St. James's Street and 20 years in Bridge Street. The funeral will take place on Monday in the Providence Chapelyard.48

A second local paper carried a smaller Obituary. Nelson Leader, Nelson, Lancashire, 12/5/1939, "Brierfield's oldest resident," page 5 col. 4. Brierfield's oldest Resident Death of Mrs. Margaret Yoxall

Brierfield lost its oldest resident yesterday afternoon by the sudden death at the ripe old age of 90, of Mrs. Margaret Yoxall of 26 St James's Street. A native of Brierfield, Mrs. Yoxall had lived in the district all her life, starting work as a Heald knitter at the age of eight, and becoming a half-timer

19 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON in the mill two years later. Seventy years ago she married Mr. Moses Yoxall, who died twenty years ago, and there were thirteen children, eight of whom - five sons and three daughters - are still alive, among them being Mr, Louis Yoxall, caretaker of the Town Hall. There are also fifteen grandchildren. Throughout her life, Mrs. Yoxall had lived in only four houses, the last one for fifty years. Has she survived, Mrs. Yoxall would have celebrated her 91st birthday on June 15th.49

The death column of the Nelson Leader also recorded her death. Nelson Leader - 12 May 1939, Births, Marriages & Deaths YOXALL - On the 11th inst., at 26 St. James Street, Brierfield, Margaret Yoxall, aged 90 years. Internment, Monday, Brierfield Congregational Burial Ground, Cortege leaving home 1-30.50

A UK Wills & Admons Index, 1843-1953, confirmed her death, spouse and address.

1939 - Yoxall Margaret of 26 St James' Street Brierfield Lancashire widow died 11 May 1939 Probate Lancaster 9 June to Margaret Yoxall spinster Effects £267-10s-7d

Moses and Margaret had the following children: 16 i. Arthur (~1870-1939) ii. Sarah was born 15 Sep 1871 in Brierfield, Lancashire27. She lived with her parents in 188140, 189141 and 190142 employed as a Cotton Weaver in 1891. By 1911, Sarah is still single and at home, 26 St James Street, Brierfield, Lancashire and recordedon the census as Assisting at Home. 140 It is not believed Sarah married. Though no trace of a marriage has been found for Sarah, there is a GRO death, Sep Qtr 1947, age 75 (i.e. b.c. 1872), District of Nelson, Lancashire. This date matches the known birth date and place for Sarah, but it could of course be Sarah, a spouse of a male YOXALL.

17 iii. Lewis (~1874-~1961) 18 iv. Peter (1875-~1955) v. Margaret was born on 19 Aug 1878 in Brierfield, Lancashire27, living at her with her parents in 188140, 189141 and 190142, working as a Cotton Weaver in 1901. At home with her parents in 1911, 26 St James Street, Brierfield, Lancashire, Margaret is still single and a Cotton Weaver. 140 It is known from the Will of her mother that she was a Spinster in 1939 and it is believed Margaret never married. A matching death has been located for Margaret YOXALL in the District of Nelson, Lancashire, Mar Qtr 1972, age 93, exceeding the grand old age of her mother who died age 90.

19 vi. Susannah / Cissie (~1880-) vii. Charles was born abt 1883 in Brierfield, Lancashire. On the 189141 & 190142 census he lived with his parents at 26 St. James St, Brierfield, Lancashire.

When Charles was 27 he married Lizzie PEARSON, a brief record of the wedding published in a local paper.

Nelson Leader, Nelson / Brierfield, 15th 1910, "Various events," page 7. Lizzie PEARSON & April 29th - Marriage - on the 28th inst. at the Weslyan Charles YOXALL 20 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON

Chapel Brierfield by the Rev. J. E. Creasey, Charlie Yoxall to Lizzie Pearson, both of Brierfield.51

The 1911 census records Charles with his wife Eizabeth at 11 Lord Street, Brierfield, Lancashire. 131

Charles was recorded in a 1923 Trade Directory as a Grocer, at Colne Rd, Burnley. He died in the same year, on 23 Nov 1923 at 62 Halifax Rd, Brierfield, age 40, and was buried on 27 Nov 1923 in Inghamite Church, Fence, Lancashire.

Inghamite Church, Wheatley Lane, Fence, Lancashire Name Grave page Date age Yoxall Charles 6A2 333 27.11.1923 41 Address given as 2 Taylor St, Brierfield.77

The Nelson Leader recorded his death as follows:-

Nelson Leader – 30 Nov 1923, page 3 Death of a Brierfield Tradesman We regeret to announce the death of Mr. Charlie Yoxall, grocer, of Colne Road, Brierfield, which took place at his residence, 2 Taylor Street on Friday morning. Mr. Yoxall was the fourth son of Mrs. Yoxall and the late Mr. M. Yoxall of St James' Street, and was for many years a tenor singer in the Brierfield Wesleyan Choir. He had been under medical treatment during the last twelve months for heart trouble. A short time ago he visited Morecambe for a change, and it was hoped the rest would give him a fresh lease of life. A few weeks after his return home, however, renewed symptoms arose. Mr. Yoxall is survived by a widow. Mr. Yoxall was highly respected by his fellow tradesmen, and many friends will mourn his death at the early age of 41.52

A UK Wills & Admons Index, 1843-1953, confirmed his death, spouse and address.

1924 - Yoxall Charlie of 2 Taylor Street Brierfield Lancashire died 23 November 1923 Probate London 26 Spetember to Elizabeth Yoxall widow Effects £733-6s-10d

However, following the death of her husband Charles YOXALL, it is now known that Lizzie went on to marry Charles's brother Moses, in 1925 at Wheatley Lane, Fence, Burnley, Lancashire.

20 viii. Moses (~1885-1966) ix. Lizzie / Elizabeth was born abt 1889 in Brierfield, Lancashire, living with her parents in April 1891 and 1901 at 26 St. James St, Brierfield, Lancashire. At home with her parents in 1911, 26 St James Street, Brierfield, Lancashire, Lizzie is recorded as Elizabeth, still single and a Cotton Weaver. 140 At this time neither a marriage nor a death has been located for Lizzie/ Elizabeth.

21 x. John / Jack (~1892-)

5. Richard YOXALL was born abt 1855 in Brierfield, Lancashire. On the 18616 & 18717 census, when he was already working as a Cotton Weaver, he lived with his parents Peter & Martha. The 1881 census (RG11, piece 4148, folio 152, page 38)53 records him as a Cotton Weaver, at 1 Ivy St,

21 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON

Burnley, Lancashire, now with his wife and eldest child, a daughter Ada53. Still in the same area of Burnley in 1891, and a Cotton Weaver, Richard lived at 65 Brennand St, Burnley, Lancashire on the 1891 census (RG12, piece 3362, folio 83, page 57)54, with his wife Mary and children Ada, Mary, Elizabeth and William54. Not moving far between census, next door to be precise, the 1901 census (RG13, piece 3866, folio 67, page 28)55 records him with his wife Mary at 63 Brennand St, Burnley, Lancashire, once again his occupation being a Cotton Weaver, and children Ada, Mary, Elizabeth, William, Harry and Ernest.55 In 1911, Richard had moved up in the world and was a Smallware Dealer, living at 313 Briercliffe Road, Burrnley, Lancashire. With Richard in 1911 were his wife Mary Elizabeth, their daughter Ada, now married to Harry INHGHAM, Ada’s daughter Annie, daughter Elizabeth Hannah, and sons William, Harry & Ernest. Richard YOXALL 144

It is about this time when Richard decided to become a businessman, like his brothers John, a Grocer and Moses, a Shopkeeper. In 1911 he was recorded in a local Trade Directory as a ‘Smallware Dealer’, with a stall in the Market Hall, Colne, Lancashire. Within 20 years, Richard and his sons had several Grocers Shops from Burnley to Padiham, eventually becoming regarded as ‘The’ high class grocers of the area, the Harrods of Burnley. Even at this time about 1925, the family were making door to door deliveries, and those few people with a telephone could ring the main shop and receive a delivery same day, perhaps one the earliest form of Internet shopping on record. The firm of Richard Yoxall & Sons Ltd was wound up in October 1943, an announcement being made in the London Gazette,

The London Gazette - 26th October 1943 Page 4738 RD. YOXALL & SONS, Limited. Special Resolution (pursuant to the Companies Act, 1929, Section 118) passed 22nd October 1943. At an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Members pf the above named Company, duly convened and held at 26 Howe Street, Burnley, in the county of Lancaster on the 22nd day of October 1943 the following Special Resolution was duly passed: "That the Company be wound up voluntarily under a Members' Voluntary Winding-up and that Fred Clarkson, Certified Accountant of 7 Hargreaves Street, Burnley, be and is hereby appointed Liquidator for the purpose of such winding-up." Dated the 22nd day of October 1943. H. YOXALL Chairman56

Richard died in 313 Briercliffe Rd, Burnley on 15 Feb 1919, age 64, without seeing the success his children made of the business he founded. A UK Wills & Admons Index confirms his date of death.

UK Wills & Admons Index 1843-1953 1919 - Yoxall Richard of 313 Briercliffe Road Burnley died 15 February 1919 Administration

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London 8 August to Mary Elizabeth Yoxall widow Effects £414-10s

For some reason there is no Obituary or report on the death of Richard, although he was a well known businessman, in the local paper. All that is recorded in the Burnley Express & Clitheore Advertiser, Saturday 22nd February 1919, is a thank you from the family which says:-

Mrs. YOXALL and family desire to thank all realtives and friends for their expressions of sympathy in their sad bereavement, also for floral tributes - 313 Briercliffe Road.

In 1877 Richard married Mary Elizabeth EAVES, in the District of Burnley, Lancashire. Mary Elizabeth Mary Elizabeth YOXALL nee EAVES was born abt 1858 in Worsthorne, Lancashire. At this time her parents are not known. On the 1861 census (RG9, piece 3069, folio 115, page 19)57, at 43 Huffin Hall, Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire, she is age 3, living with a family called HEAP and described as a Boarder. However, on the 1871 census (RG10, piece 4148, folio 79, page 42)58, at Byerden Mill, Burnley, Lancashire she is age 13, working as a Cotton Weaver and living with a couple called ALTHAM, she is described as daughter in law, a strange description for one so young. So, a little more research is required to establish her parents. In 188153, 189154 and 190155 she lived with her husband and family, working as a Cotton Weaver in 1881 before retiring from work to bring up her growing family. Mary's birthplace is given as Extwistle, now known as Worsthorne, in 1881 & 1891 census.

Mary Elizabeth died in 313 Briercliffe Rd, Burnley on 30 Jul 1931, age 73, her date of death recorded on the UK Wills Index.

UK Wills & Admons Index 1843-1953 1931 - Yoxall Mary Elizabeth of 313 Briercliffe Road Burnley widow died 30 July 1931 Probate London 8 August to William Yoxall Harry Yoxall and Ernest Yoxall grocers Effects £338-8s-11d

An Obituary in the Burnley Express was accompanied by a lengthy list of tributes, expressing the regard in which Mary Elizabeth was held by many family and friends.

The Late Mrs. M. E. Yoxall

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Yoxall, whose death occurred at her home, 313 Briercliffe Road, Burnley, a week last Thursday, took place at the Haggate Cemetery on Monday. Mrs. Yoxall, who was very well known and highly respected in the district, is survived by three sons and 2 daughters. Prior to the cortege leaving the home a service was conducted by Mr. Fred Halstead, who also performed the last rites at the graveside, Mr. James Halstead officiating at a service in the Haggate Baptist Chapel. The chief mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. Ingham and family; Mr. and Mrs. Jobling and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. Yoxall and family, Mr. and Mrs. H. Yoxall, Mr. and

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Mrs. E. Yoxall, Mrs. Crabtree, Mrs. Riley, Mr. Fred Halstead, and Mrs. Kippax.

Floral tributes were inscribed as follows:- "With best love to dear mother and grandma," from Willie, Edith and Margaret; "In loving memory of a dear mother and grandma," from Ada, Harry and grandchildren, Annie, Arthur and John; "To dear mother, with love," from Harry and Annie; "With deep sympathy," from Mrs. Atkinson and Nellie; "A last token of love," from Doris, Lizzie, John and Mary; "In loving memory to dear mother," from Annie and Ernest; "To Margaret's Grandma, with love, resting where no shadows fall, with deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved mother," from Mr. and Mrs. Dickinson and family; "With deepest sympathy," from Mrs. G.W. Jobling and Muriel; "With fondest love to Grannie," from Dorrie; "With deepest from a deal old friend," Mrs. Richard and family; "With deepest sympathy," from Mrs. Riley and family; "In loving memory," from Mrs. Budwell and family; "With deepest sympathy," from all at Smallshaw Farm; "With deepest sympathy," from Mr. and Mrs. Tattersall; "In remembrance," from Ruth and Elsie; "In loving memory," from Jack, Elsie and Eric; "With deepest sympathy," from Mrs. Whittam and Alice; "With deepest sympathy," from Mr. and Mrs. Kippax and family; "With all our love," from Minnie, Albert and Rhoda; "With deepest sympathy," from Mary, Evelyn an Margaret; "With deepest sympathy," from Mr. and Mrs. Heap, Shore Hay Farm; "With deepest sympathy," from Mrs. Tattersall, Jim and Nellie; "With deepest sympathy," from Alice, Martha and Rose; "With kind remembrance," from Mr. and Mrs. S. Calvert; "In affectionate remembrance," from Isobel and Jack; "With deepest sympathy," from Mrs. Leaver and family; "With deepest sympathy," from Mrs. Kippax; "In loving remembrance," from Harry and Susan.

Richard & Mary Elizabeth had the following children:

22 i. Ada (~1879-) ii. Mary Ann was born abt 1885 in Burnley, Lancashire, living with her parents on both the 1891 and 1901 census, where she was Cotton Weaver. It is not known initially if she married but there was a Free BMD marriage for a Mary Ann YOXALL to either a John HEAP or Greenwood MAGNALL, Dec Qtr 1907. This is a good match as there are no other Mary Ann YOXALL in the Burnley area and a death for Mary A. has not been found to date.

Greenwood Magnall has now, however, be ruled out, as he married Ellen Maude Hollinrake (Magnall Genealogy www.pmagnall.demon.co.uk Greenwood Yoxall married Ellen Maude Hollinrake (b 7 Apr 1885, d 27 Sep 1964) on the 7th Nov 1907 in Burnley and they had two children, both who appear to have been born in USA).

There are two possible John Heap on the 1901 census who could be spouse of Mary Ann Yoxall, one born 1883 and one born 1884, both living in Briercliffe, Burnley like Mary Ann. However the 1911 census and a 1907 marriage, at Burnley Register Office, Burnley, 136 clarifies Mary Ann’s spouse, John HEAP. In 1911, Mary Ann is recorded with her husband John HEAP, a Dairyman Farmer, born abt 1884, Briercliffe nr, Burnley, Lancashire, living at Wards House Farm, Halifax Road, Nelson, Lancashire. 135

23 iii. Elizabeth Hannah (~1888-) 24 iv. William (~1890-~1957) 25 v. Harry (~1893-~1975) vi. Ernest was born abt 1900 in Burnley, Lancashire, living with his parents at 1901 63 Brennand St, Burnley, Lancs55. In 1911 Ernest was with his parents at 313 Briercliffe

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Road, Burnley, Lancashire, and at school. 144 Ernest died in District of Burnley, Lancashire in 1962, age 62. After working in his father’s Grocery business for several year, Richard YOXALL & Sons, he became Company Secretary. A letter to a local paper gave some background on Ernest

Burnley Express, Burnley, Lancashire, 21 Mar 2006, "More info on greengrocers's." Further to the questions asked by Mr. R. Frost and Mr. J. Wignall regarding Yoxall's grocers.

A schoolboy who knew Ernest described him thus:-

Mr. Ernest Yoxall was an elder and lay preacher at the former Angle Street Baptist Chapel. There had been a group of four Scottish Baptist Churches in the Burnley District at Angle Street, Haggate, Brierfield and Nelson. By the time of the Second World War the ties had been mainly broken but a certain amount of loyalty remained.

I recall Mr. Ernest Yoxall preaching at Brierfield when I was a schoolboy. I remember a slight man, kindly looking and quietly spoken. He said what he had to say and knew when to sit down (not all preachers then, or now, possess this ability). Ernest YOXALL & Annie ATKINSON He lived in Cleaver Street and I suppose would have considerable connections with the old Haggate Baptist Chapel as Haggate and Angle Street were very closely linked.

The writer went on to say; The local Baptist Union published an inter Church Magazine for many years - The Burnley And District Baptist Monthly which always carried an advert for Yoxall's grocers.

Changing hats and speaking as an old Brierfielder (although not a native), I well recall Mr. Moses Yoxall. I was unaware of the family link. I always understood Moses had more than one shop. He was long retired when I knew him, but the shop in Burnley Road was usually referred as Yoxall's. There was a Yoxall who had a Chemist's shop in Burnley Road, Brierfield, and I understand he was from the same family.

The Brierfield Yoxall's had no connection with the Baptist Church, except for the Chemist who married a lady from the Church.59

The Moses YOXALL referred to by the author was the son of Moses YOXALL snr and Margaret BANNISTER , brother of Richard YOXALL, Ernest’s father, whilst Thomas YOXALL, the Chemist, was the son of Lewis YOXALL and Elizabeth SUMNER, Lewis being the brother of Moses YOXALL jnr . Although Ernest was married twice, there were no children from either marriage. In 1923 Ernest first married Annie ATKINSON, in the District of Burnley, Lancashire. At this time nothing else is known of Annie, though a photo of her and Ernest has been found.

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In 1950 when Ernest was 50, he married a second time, to Ida KEYES, in the District of Burnley. According to the GRO Death Index, Ada was born on 12 Aug 1904 in District of Burnley, and died in the District of Burnley, in 1977, age 73. Nothing else is known of her at this time.

6. Mary Anne YOXALL was born abt 1857 in Brierfield, Lancashire and was baptised on 27th December 1857 in St Paul, Little Marsden, Lancashire (PR2938/1/2 sht 1 of 2 page 71 entry no. 577)60. Mary Anne's baptism is recorded as a Private Baptism and her father was Plate Layer, living at Hudson Row.

She lived with her parents in 18616 and in 18716, where she was working as a Cotton Weaver. The 1881 census (RG11, piece 4162, folio 89, page 1)61 records her at 8 Bridge St, Brierfield, Lancashire, living with her husband Thomas LEAVER and her two eldest children, having now given up work to bring up the family. Her brother Moses lived close by at 14 Bridge St. Still in Brierfield, the 1891 census (RG12, piece 3379, folio 140, page 31)62 records the family at 20 St. James St, Brierfield, Lancashire, her brother Moses still close by at 26 Bridge St. Living at no. 16 St. James St is Mary Ann's sister Susannah Rodwell nee Yoxall. By the time of the 1901 census (RG13, piece 3884, folio 125, page 27)63 the family had moved to 61 Halifax Rd, Brierfield, Lancashire. Her father in law, Thomas LEAVER had moved in with the family in 1901. The family were still at 61 Halifax Road, Brierfield, Lancashire in 1911. Thomas LEAVER was a House Builder and Mary Ann’s occupation was recorded as Housework. With them were their children Ellen, Martha and Margaret, all Cotton Weavers. 146

Mary Anne YOXALL married Thomas LEAVER abt Jun 1878, son of Thomas LEAVER, born abt 1818 in District of Burnley. Thomas LEAVER jnr, was born abt 1857 in Worsthorne, Lancashire, and was living with his wife and family in 1881, where he was a Stone Mason, 1891, where he was a Builder and Contractor, in 1901, where he was a Stone Builder and Contractor and in 1911 as a House Builder.

Mary Anne & Thomas had the following children:

i. Walter was born abt 1879 in Brierfield, Lancashire, living with his parents in 188161, 189162 and 190163. In 1891, age 12, Walter began work as a Half Time Cotton Weaver, as was the norm at this time for children of this age, and was recorded as a Stone Mason on 1901 census, no doubt trained by, and working with, his father.

ii. George Henry was born abt 1880 in Brierfield, Lancashire, recorded with his parents on the 188161, 189162 & 190163 census. Like his brother Walter, he too started work as a Half Time Cotton Weaver, in 1891 just age 11. He too was probably trained by his father, and worked with, being recorded as a Joiner Carpenter on the 1901 census.

iii. Ellen was born abt 1882 in Brierfield, Lancashire, living with her parents in 189162 and 190163, where she was a Cotton Weaver. In those days it would seem, girls were not allowed to follow in their father’s footsteps. So off to the Mill it was for Ellen. In 1911 she was at home with her family and a Cotton Weaver. 146

iv. Lewis was born abt 1884 in Brierfield, Lancashire also living at home with his parents on both the 189162 and 190163 census, where his occupation was recorded as a School Teacher Elementary.

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v. Martha was born abt 1886 in Brierfield, Lancashire. She lived with her parents and siblings in 1891 at 20 St. James St, Brierfield, Lancashire62 and in 1901 at 61 Halifax Rd, Brierfield, Lancashire where was recorded as a Cotton Weaver 63. In 1911 she was at home with her family and a Cotton Weaver. 146

vi. Margaret, the youngest child of Mary Anne & Thomas traced to date, and also lived with the family in 190163. In 1911 she was at home with her family and, like her sisters, she too was a Cotton Weaver. 146

Nothing else is known of the family to date.

7. Sarah Jane YOXALL was born on 7th June 1858 in Brierfield, Lancashire (PR2938/1/2 sht 1 of 2 page 73 entry no. 609)64. Sarah Jane's father, Peter, was a Plate Layer, living at Lomas Row. She was baptised on 16th June 1858 in St Paul, Little Marsden, Lancashire and lived with her parents in 18616 and 1871,7 where the census records her, unsurprisingly, as a Cotton Weaver. The 1881 census (RG11, piece 4162, folio 94, page 12)65 records Sarah Jane, still working as a Cotton Weaver, with her husband Norman THORNBER and daughter Martha at 2 Vine St, Brierfield, Lancashire.

Sarah Jane’s daughter Martha was born 19 May 1878, but Sarah Jane didn't marry Norman THORNBER until Dec 1880. There is a marriage for a Sarah YOXALL to either a Thomas CLITHEROE or a James WILLIAMS in 1878, District of Burnley. It is a possiblity the 1878 marriage is a 1st marriage for Sarah. However, a death for neither of the two men between the first and second marriages for Sarah has been found, suggesting Martha is Norman’s daughter.

Sarah Jane & Thomas’s family continued to expand, living at 298 Colne Rd, Burnley, Lancashire in 1891 (RG12, piece 3362, folio 103, page 34)66. The relationship for Margaret E. Hargreaves and Mary Hargreaves on the 1891 census is incorrect. Margaret is Norman's sister in law not mother in law, and also Sarah Jane's sister. Mary is Margaret's daughter, as confirmed by the 1901 census. At present, Margaret's husband Robert has not been located though he died before 1901, where Margaret is a widow. The family moved to 2 Murray St, Burnley, Lancashire in 1901 (RG13, piece 3866, folio 145, page 35)67 where Sarah Jane and Norman were living with their 4 youngest children, their eldest child, Martha, having married John ANFORTH in 1900. By 1911, only 3 children, Willie Bradshaw, Hargreaves and Herbert were living with Sarah Jane and her husband Norman, a Coal Dealer, at 2 Murray Street, Burnley, Lancashire. 141

On 25th December 1880 Sarah Jane married Norman THORNBER, in St. Luke, Brierfield (PR3171/1/4 sht 1 of 6 page 33 entry 66)68 122. Norman was age 22, a Bachelor, a Cotton Weaver and living at 3 Lee St, Burnley. Sarah Jane was age 22, a Spinster, a Cotton Weaver and living at 4 Vine St, Brierfield. They were married by Certificate according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church. Both Norman and Sarah Jane signed the register. Norman's father was not stated but Sarah Jane's father was Peter Yoxall, a Plate Layer. The witnesses were Robert D. HARGREAVES and Margaret Ellen HARGREAVES (probably Sarah Jane's sister).

Norman THORNBER was born abt 1858 in Burnley, Lancashire, living with Sarah Jane and his family in 1881, working as a Cotton Weaver, and in 1891, 1901 and 1911 as a Coal Miner.

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Sarah Jane & Norman had the following children:

26 i. Martha (1878-)

ii. Harry was born abt 1882 in Brierfield, Lancashire and lived with his parents in 189166 and 190167, where he is recorded as a Cotton Weaver.

iii. William Bradshaw was born abt 1885 in Burnley, Lancashire and lived with his parents in 189166 and 190167, where he is recorded as a Cotton Weaver. He was still with his parents at 2 Vine Street, Brierfield, Lancashire in 1911, a Cotton Weaver. 141

iv. Hargreaves was born abt 1890 in Burnley, Lancashire and lived with his parents in 189166 and 190167. It seems possible that the forename Hargreaves was chosen in view of the friendship between Sarah Jane and her sister Margaret Ellen, whose husband was Robert D. HARGREAVES. Margaret Ellen & Robert D. were witnesses at the wedding of Sarah Jane and Norman, both marriage taking place in 1880. Hargreaves was still with his parents at 2 Vine Street, Brierfield, Lancashire in 1911, a Carter Coal, probably working with his father, a Coal Dealer. 141

v. Herbert, the youngest child traced to date, was born abt 1897 in Burnley, Lancashire, recorded with his parents and siblings on the 1901 census67. He was still with his parents at 2 Vine Street, Brierfield, Lancashire in 1911. Like his brother Willie Bradshaw, he too was a Cotton Weaver. 141

At this time, nothing else is known of the family.

8. Margaret Ellen YOXALL was born on 12th January 1860 in Brierfield, Lancashire and was baptised on 23rd April 1860 in Little Marsden, Lancashire. She lived with her parents in 18616 & 18717, where she was recorded as a General Domestic, a Servant. Married in 1880, Margaret Ellen lived with her husband Robert Davy HARGREAVES in 1881 (RG11, piece 4162, folio 95, page 13)69 at 4 Vine St, Briefield, Lancashire, together with her younger sister Susannah and brother Henry. It seems likely that Margaret Ellen took in her siblings on marriage, as they were orphans following the death of their father Peter YOXALL in 1875, or perhaps because they didn’t get on with their stepmother Sarah YOXALL nee LATHAM, or even perhaps because Sarah had also died between 1875 and 1881.

For reasons not yet known, Margaret Ellen was living with her own daughter Mary and her sister Sarah Jane and her family in 1891 (RG11, piece 4162, folio 95, page 13)66 at 298 Colne Rd, Burnley, Lancashire. Margaret Ellen was recorded as married, though her husband has not been traced in 1891. The 1901 census (RG13, piece 3883, folio 112, page 12)70 records Margaret Ellen at 24 Castle St, Brierfield, Lancashire, describing her as a Widow. Her daughter Mary is also with her, with 2 Boarders who were also Cotton Weavers. No doubt Margaret needed Boarders, as a widow, in order to make ends meet. From 1881 to 1901 Margaret worked as a Cotton Weaver. On the 1911 census, Margaret Ellen is a Widow, a Cotton Weaver, living at 24 Cuerden Street, Briercliffe, Lancashire with her daughter Ethel. 148

In Dec Qtr 1880 Margaret Ellen married Robert Davy HARGREAVES (Free BMD, District of Burnley, vol 8e, page 410), born abt 1861 in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire. The only trace of Robert

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Davy after his marriage is the 1881 census, at 4 Vine St, Briefield, Lancashire, when he was recorded as a Cotton Weaver. Robert died before 1901 as his wife is recorded as married on the 1891 census but widowed on the 1901 census.

Margaret Ellen & Robert Davy had the following children:

i. Mary was born abt 1883 in Huncoat, Lancashire and lived with her mother in 189166 and her widowed mother in 190170, where her occupation was a Cotton Weaver.

ii. Ethel was born abt 1895 in Brierfield, Lancashire. Ethel had not been confirmed as a daughter of Margaret & Robert in 1901. She had been added on the basis of the 1901 census (RG13, piece 3383, folio 123, page 33)72 where she is described as a Niece of Susannah RODWELL nee YOXALL, her mother's sister, living at 8 Livingstone St, Brierfield, Lancashire. The 1911 census confirms Ethel was Margaret Ellen’s daughter as she is living with her at 24 Cuerden Street, Briercliffe, Lancashire. 148

9. Susannah YOXALL was born abt 1863 in Brierfield, Lancashire. She lived with her parents in 18717 and her sister Margaret Ellen in 188169, when she was a Cotton Weaver. On the 1881 census Susannah & Henry Yoxall are Margaret's sister/brother. It is believed that when their father Peter died in 1875 they initially lived with their stepmother Sarah, before going to live with their sister Margaret around 1880, as they were with her on the 1881 census. Margaret married abt Dec 1980. This also ties in with the possibility their stepmother married a third time, possibly to a Thomas CLITHEROE, 12 Jul 1878, Habergham Eaves, Burnley, with the children choosing not to move in with Sarah's new husband.

By the 1891 census (RG12, piece 3379, folio 140, page 30)71 Susannah, still a Cotton Weaver, was living with her husband William RODWELL and daughter Elizabeth at 16 St. James St, Brierfield, Lancashire, a popular street in Brierfield as her brother Moses lived at 26 St. James St in 1891 & 1901 and her sister Mary Anne at 20 St. James St in 1891. The 1901 census (RG13, piece 3383, folio 123, page 33)72 at 8 Livingstone St, Brierfield, Lancashire is the last current record for Susannah and her family. Along with her children Elizabeth & Ernest RODWELL in 1901, there was also a niece, Ethel HARGREAVES, younger daughter of her sister Margaret Ellen HARGREAVES nee YOXALL. Her sister Margaret was a widow in 1901, taking in Boarders to possibly make ends meet, with Susannah returning the favour for Margaret who took Susannah and her brother Henry into her house (see 1881 census) when their father Peter Yoxall died in 1875. The 1911 census records William, a Cotton Weaver, and Susannah at 2 Livingstone Street, Brierfield, Lancashire. With them were their children Elizabeth and Ernest plus William’s father and brother, John RODWELL and Richard RODWELL respectively. 149

On 15th May 1886 Susannah married William RODWELL, son of John RODWELL, in St. Luke, Brierfield (PR3171/1/4 sht 2 of 6 page 61 entry 121)73 122. William was age 22, a Bachelor, a Weaver and living in Brierfield. Susannah was age 23, a Spinster, a Weaver and living in Brierfield. They were married by Certificate according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church. William signed the register and Susannah made her mark. William's father was John RODWELL, a Collier whilst Susannah's father was Peter YOXALL (deceased), a Labourer. The witnesses were Henry YOXALL (probably Susannah's brother) and Margaret RILEY, who married Henry in 1887.

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William RODWELL was born abt 1864 in Brierfield, Lancashire. In 1891, 1901 and 1911 he lived with his wife Susannah and family, working as a Cotton Weaver.

They had the following children: i. Elizabeth was born abt 1890 in Brierfield, Lancashire, living with her parents on the 189171, 190172 and 1911149 census. ii. Ernest was born abt 1893 in Brierfield, Lancashire, living with his parents on the 189171, 190172 and 1911149 census.

Nothing more is known of the family at this time.

10. Henry YOXALL was born abt 1865 in Brierfield, Lancashire and lived with his widowed father Moses and siblings in 18717 at Colne Rd, Brierfield, Lancs. Sometime between 1875, when his father died, and 1881, both Henry, now a Cotton Weaver, and his sister Susannah were living with their sister Margaret Ellen HARGREAVES nee YOXALL and her husband Robert, living at 4 Vine St, Briefield, Lancashire in 188169.

Quite why Henry & Susannah were living with their sister and her husband in 1881, instead of their stepmother Sarah, is not known. To date, there is no trace of a death for Sarah, the 2nd spouse of Peter after Martha died. Perhaps Sarah remarried (see notes for Sarah LATHAM, Peter’s second wife) and the children were abandoned or chose to live with their sister. However a third marriage for Sarah cannot be ruled out, especially as there is no trace of her death. After 1875, all deaths were allegedly recorded. Between 1837, when Civil Registration started, and 1875, it is estimated some 5% to 10% of deaths, and births, were unrecorded. This statistic is supported by the fact that of the 8 people on the 1881 census for whom I cannot yet find a living descendant, 5 of them do not appear on the GRO birth index, even though they were born between 1849 and 1869. So for those unable to find a birth or death for an ancestor, the answer may simply be that there isn’t one. More marriages were recorded as the person marrying the couple received payment.

Returning to Henry, the 1891 census (RG12, piece 3379, folio 136 page 24 and folio 137, page 25)74 records him as a Cotton Weaver, living at 49 Sackville St, Brierfield, Lancashire with his wife Margaret. Sadly their marriage was to be a short one, as the 1901 census (RG13, piece 3884, folio 71, page 14)75 records Henry, a Cotton Weaver, with a second wife Susan, at 24 Guildford St, Brierfield, Lancashire, and a son William O. YOXALL, bc 1892, the son of Henry and Margaret. Though Susan's mother and sister is living with her it is not clear what her maiden name is as her mother's surname is different from her sister's surname. This suggests either her mother was married twice or her sister is her step-sister, as her sister is recorded as single. So at this time a maiden name has not been added for Susan.

Henry died 47 Sackville Street, Brierfield, Lancs on 1 Dec 1937, aged 72, his death announced in the local paper.

The Nelson Leader, 3 December 1937, page 9, column 3:- Found Dead in Bed Henry Yoxall (72) retired weaver, of 47 Sackville Street, Brierfield, was found dead in bed. He had been in poor health for some time.76

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The UK Wills & Admons Index 1843-1953 also records his death:- 1937 - Yoxall Henry of 47 Sackville Street Brierfield Lancashire died 1 December 1937 Probate London 24 December to William Oates Yoxall grocer Effects £3610-9s-4d Resworn £3595-19s-4d

Henry had already purchased a family grave, at St John’s, Nelson, Lancashire, probably when his daughter Hannah died in 1889. Henry too is buried in the grave which has the monumental inscription:-

Headstone - Grave no. 73M Margaret wife of Henry Yoxall of Brierfield d. August 26th 1893 aged 26 years Hannah daughter d. November 27th 1889 aged 8 months above Henry Yoxall d. December 1st 1937 aged 72 years Susan his wife d. August 11th 1941 aged 72 years.77

Little is known about either of Henry’s two wives. In 1887 Henry first married Margaret RILEY, in District of Burnley. From the 1891 census, where she was Henry’s wife, working as a Cotton Weaver, it is recorded that she was born abt 1867 in Brierfield, Lancashire. Margaret died on 26 Aug 1893, she was 26 and is buried in the same grave as her husband Henry, at St. John’s Nelson, Lancashire.

Henry and Margaret had 2 children:

i. Hannah, born abt Mar 1889. Her existence is known only because she died 27 Nov 1889, age just 8 months, and is buried with her parents at St John’s, Nelson, Lancashire.

ii. William Oates, born on 13 Jul 1892 in Brierfield, Lancashire. Though recorded as William O. YOXALL on the 1901 census,75 his second forename, Oates, was found on a baptism for him at the Public Record Office Preston, which also records his date of birth.

Brierfield Wesleyan Register, Colne Rd, Brierfield Baptism 26 Aug 1895 William OatesYOXALL, son of Henry & Margaret YOXALL 49 Sackville St, Brierfield, born 13 Jul 1892 No other baptisms (1862-1895) or marriages 1869-1904)77

His full name of William Oates YOXALL is also recorded on the UK Wills & Admons Index for the death of his father Henry and his stepmother Susan.

On the 1901 and 1911 census, William is living with his father and stepmother at 24 Guildford St, Brierfield, Lancashire. 75 132 A likely marriage has been found on the GRO for him, William O. YOXALL to Elizabeth A. CRAWSHAW abt Sep 1920, District of Burnley, Lancshire. A search of all GRO births has failed to find any children for William and Elizabeth.

A death for William Oates YOXALL is recorded on the GRO death index, Mar 1974, District of Eastbourne, whilst there is a likely death for his wife, Elizabeth Ann YOXALL, Mar 1972, District of Eastbourne. Though not confirmed, the birth date matches that known for William and the fact both deaths are in Eastbourne, so close together, suggest this Elizabeth Ann is the wife of William Oates YOXALL. It also explains why neither a death for William Oates of Elizabeth Ann has been

31 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON found in the Burnley area.

Henry married a second time in1900, to Susan HOLT, in District of Burnley, Lancashire. Susan was born abt 1870 in Brierfield, Lancashire and is recorded with Henry on the 1901 census75 at 24 Guildford St, Brierfield, Lancashire. The 1911 census records Henry & Susan still living at 24 Guildford St, Brierfield, Lancashire, along with their son William Oates YOXALL and Susan’s mother Ellen. 132

Susan died in 47 Sackville St, Brierfield, Lancashire on 11 Aug 1941, age 71, the same address as her husband who died 4 years earlier. On her death, she was buried in the family grave at St. John’s, Nelson, Lancashire, along with her husband Henry, his first wife Margaret and Henry’s daughter Hannah.

Third Generation – Peter & Martha’s grandchildren & g’grandchildren ------

11. Margaret YOXALL - Though born about September 1869, Little Marsden, for some reason Margaret was not baptised until 5th January 1873, at St Paul, Little Marsden (PR2938/1/3 sht 1 of 2 Page 41 Entry no. 325 & 326)78. Although Margaret and Benjamin Ernest YOXALL were both christened on the same day they are not believed to be twins, as the 1881 census20 records Margaret's age as 11 and Benjamin's age as 8. At the time of their Baptism their father John was a Grocer, living in Brierfield. Margaret lived at home with her family in 187119, 188120 and 189121, being a Cotton Weaver in 1891.

A marriage has been found on the GRO (General Register Office), the Birth, Marriage and Death Indexes for England & Wales, that is believed to be for Margaret. A James KITCHEN married a Margaret YOXALL about March 1900, District of Lancaster.

This family has been traced on the 1901 census (RG13, piece 3989, folio 107, page 19)79 at 23 Briery St, Lancaster, Lancashire, comprising James KITCHEN, age 37, a Stonemason, born Dent, Yorkshire, his wife Margaret KITCHEN, age 31, born Brierfield, Lancashire, and their son Jonathan KITCHEN, age10 months, born Lancaster, Lancashire. There is no other Margaret YOXALL about this age born in Brierfield, but a marriage certificate, or copy of the marriage Register, is needed to confirm the father of this Margaret is John YOXALL. The 1911 census records Margaret and her son Jack, the same child called Jonathan in 1901, at 17 Gerrard Street, Lancaster. 145 Her husband James KITCHEN has not yet been found in 1911.

All that is known of the family at this time is what is recorded on the 1901 census.

Margaret & James had only one child known to date: i. Jonathan was born abt 1900 in Skerton, Lancaster, Lancashire, living with his parents at 23 Briery St, Lancaster, Lancashire on the 1901 census and at 17 Gerrard Street, Lancaster.. 79 145

12. Benjamin Ernest YOXALL. Benjamin Ernest was baptised 5th January 1873, at St Paul, Little Marsden in the County of Lancaster (PR2938/1/3 sht 1 of 2 Page 41 Entry no. 325 & 326)78. Although Margaret and Benjamin Ernest YOXALL were both christened on the same day they are

32 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON not believed to be twins, as the 1881 census20 records Margaret's age as 11 and Benjamin's age as 8. At the time of their Baptism their father John was a Grocer, living in Brierfield.

In 188120 & 189121 Benjamin was living at home with his parents, a Cotton Weaver in 1891. Benjamin married Mary Ellen DENNISON, 19th January 1895, St. Luke, Brierfield, Lancs, (PR3171/1/4 sht 4 of 6 page 123 entry no. 246) 80 122, Parish of Brierfield in County of Lancaster. Benjamin was age 22, a Bachelor, a Bricksetter and residing at Brierfield. Mary was age 20, a Spinster, a Weaver and residing at Brierfield. They were married by certificate at the Parish church of St. Luke, Brierfield according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church. Benjamin signed the register whilst Mary made her mark. Benjamin's father was John YOXALL, a Grocer, whilst Mary's father was James DENNISON, a Spinner. The witnesses were Henry Edward MASON and May Ellen BRENNAN. Benjamin Ernest YOXALL After his marriage to Mary Ellen, Benjamin continued to live in Brierfield and on the 1901 census (ref. RG13, piece 3884, folio 17, page 26).81 was living with his family at 4 Humphrey St, Brierfield, Lancashire. Benjamin was age 28, a Cotton Weaver, born Brierfield, Lancashire and his wife Mary E, was age 26, born Buckley, Flint, North Wales. Living with them was their son John, age 5, born Brierfield, Lancashire, son James, age 3, born Brierfield, Lancashire, daughter Martha, age 3 months, born Brierfield, Lancashire, and James DENNISON, a Boarder, age 46, a Cotton Spinner, born London, Kent. James DENNISON is possibly a relation of Mary Ellen, as her maiden name was DENNISON.

Benjamin and Mary Ellen went on to have two more children, Evelyn born 1906 and Harry born 1909. Mary Ellen died 17th June 1910, age 36 years old, in the Union Infirmary, Burnley.

Nelson Leader, 24 Jun 1910 – Page 7 Deaths Brierfield – June 17, age 36, Mary Ellen Yoxall, 28 Castle Street.82

She was buried on 21st June 1910, at Inghamite Church, Wheatley Lane, Fence, near Burnley, Lancashire, Grave no. 8/431. Her husband Benjamin died about December 1927, age 55, and was buried in the same grave as Mary Ellen on 29th December 1927. Both burials were recorded thus:-

Inghamite Church, Wheatley Lane, Fence, nr. Burnley, Mary Ellen YOXALL Lancashire nee DENNISON Yoxall Benjamin Ernest 8/431 182 29.12.1927 55 Address given as 52 Bradshaw St, Nelson Yoxall Mary Ellen 8/431 73 21.06.1910 35 Address given as 28 Castle St, Brierfield

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No headstones were found for either grave.77

In 1881 Mary Ellen lived in Exchange Street, Tottington Higher End, Lancashire.

Benjamin Ernest & Mary Ellen had the following children: 27 i. John Hughes (1895-~1946) 28 ii. James (1897-~1967) iii. Martha was born abt 1901 in Brierfield, Lancashire and lived with her parents in 1901 at 4 Humphrey St, Brierfield, Lancashire.81

The 1911 census records Martha with her father Benjamin Ernest YOXALL and stepmother Mary Ann MITCHELL at 24 Ripon Street, Nelson, Lancashire Martha YOXALL & James FLETCHER 129

Martha married James FLETCHER known as Jim, in 1942, in the District of Burnley, Lancashire. Apart from the fact they had no children, nothing more is known of them at this time.

29 iv. Evelyn. Born abt Jun 1906 in District of Burnley, Lancashire. 30 v. Harry (1909-1975)

In 1910, Benjamin Ernest married a second time, to Mary Ann MITCHELL, widow of William LUCAS at Burnley Register Office, Burnley, Lancashire. 130

The 1911 census records Benjamin Ernest living with his second wife Mary Ann, his children, John, James, Martha, Evelyn and Harry YOXALL and Mary Ann’s children by William LUCAS, Ada, May, Hartley, Ivy and Annie LUCAS, at 24 Ripon Street, Nelson, Lancashire. 129

13. James YOXALL was born on 9th July 1875 in Little Marsden, Lancashire. A baptism for James, on 19th April 1899 at St. Luke, Brierfield (PR3171/1/2 sht 1 of 1 page 11 entry no. 87)83 122, Lancashire, also gives his date of birth as 9th July 1875, parents John YOXALL and Betty. At the time of his Baptism James's father John was a Dresser, living in Brierfield.

He lived with his parents in 1881 at 96 Colne Rd, Great & Little Marsden, Lancashire20 and 1891 at 98 Colne Rd, Brierfield, Lancashire21, where he was working as a Grocer’s Assistant, in his father’s Grocery Shop. The 1901 census (RG13, piece 3884, folio 7, page 6) records James, now a Cotton Warp Dresser, living with his wife Frances and daughter Lena Adelaide at 91 Colne Rd, Brierfield, Lancashire.84 The 1911 census, where James, a Publican, is living at 100 Colne Road, Brierfield, Lancashire, with his wife Frances, is unusual in that their children are recorded as Lena Adelaide, YOXALL daughter and YOXALL son, the latter two children being twins just one month old. Though not yet named, they were later 133 named Elsie and Leslie. St Luke, Brierfield, Lancashire

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James died in Little Marsden, Lancashire on 24 Jul 1954, he was age 79, and is buried in St. Paul’s Graveyard, Nelson, Lancashire. There is a headstone for the grave.

Gravestone Inscription - Grave no. 28A. In loving memory of James, beloved husband of Frances Yoxall who died 24th July 1954 age 79 years. Also Frances Yoxall his dearly beloved wife who died December 5th 1967 age 90 years. Also Benjamin Duerden Yoxall who died in infancy. And Lena Adelaide Yoxall their daughter who died April 30th 1985 age 84 years.85

On 17th January 1900 when James was 24, he married Frances JOHNSTON, daughter of Richard JOHNSTON, at St. Luke, Brierfield (PR3171/1/4 sht 5 of 6 page 181 entry no. 361)86 122, Lancashire. James was age 24, a Bachelor, a Warp Weaver and living in Brierfield. Frances was age 22, a Spinster, a Winder and living in Brierfield. They were married by Banns according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church. Both James and Frances signed the register. James's father was John, a Grocer whilst Frances's father was Richard, a Mason. The witnesses were Benjamin Ernest Yoxall and Margaret Yoxall, possibly James's siblings.

Banns of Marriage were read at the Church of in the Parish of Brierfield James Yoxall - of Brierfield Frances Johnstone - of Briefield First Reading: 17 Dec 1899; Read By: Ed Jolson Second Reading: 24 Dec 1899; Read By: Ed Jolson Third Reading: 31 Dec 1899; Read By: Ed Jolson Register: Banns 1873 - 1900, Page 9, Entry 44

Frances was born abt 1878 in Castle Carrock, Cumberland and lived with her husband James in 1901 at 91 Colne Rd, Brierfield, Lancashire, 84 and in 1911 at 100 Colne Road, Brierfield, Lancashire. 133 She died in Little Marsden, Lancashire on 5 Dec 1967, age 89 and is buried St. Paul’s Graveyard, Nelson, Lancashire, with her husband.

James and Frances had the following children:

i. Lena Adelaide, born on 28 Jun 1900 in Brierfield, Lancashire. She lived with her parents in 1901 at 91 Colne Rd, Brierfield, Lancashire. 84 On the 1911 census, Lena was living at 100 Colne Road, Brierfield, Lancashire. 133 Lena is not known to have married and there is a GRO death index records a death for a Lena Adelaide YOXALL in May 1985, age 84, and her birth date as 28 Jun 1900. She was buried with her parents in St Paul, Little Marsden, Lancashire.

ii. Benjamin Duerden was born abt 1908. Sadly, Benjamin Duerden died on 31 Dec 1910, the death reported in the local paper:-

Nelson Leader, 7 Jan 1910, page 12. January 7th 1910 - Brierfield - Dec 31st, age 18 mths, Benjamin Duerden Yoxall, Flying Dutchman Inn

iii. Elsie was born 1 Mar 1911 in District of Burnley, Lancashire. On the 1911

35 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON census, Elsie was unnamed, living at 100 Colne Road, Brierfield, Lancashire. 133 It is not known if she married but another YOXALL researcher has recorded a death for Elsie YOXALL, on 26 Feb 1989, a burial on 3 Mar 1989 in Burnley Crematorium and an address of 222 Manchester Rd, Nelson at time of death. A copy of Elsie’s death notice appeared in the Nelson Leader. YOXALL - On February 26th, 1989, peacefully in a private nursing home, Elsie aged 77 years of 222 Manchester Road, Nelson, the dear sister of Leslie and the late Lena, and a dearly loved aunt. Service and committal takes place today, Friday, March 3rd, at Burnley Crematorium at 11 a.m. The Rev S. Baxter will officiate.87

The GRO death index confirms the death as Feb 1989, age 77, District of Blackpool & Fylde, and also gives date of birth, 1 Mar 1911. It is believed these two events indicate this is Elsie, daughter of James and Frances, and that Elsie never married.

There is a GRO birth for an Elsie YOXALL, District of Burnley, Jun Qtr 1911 & Jun 1913, but the maiden name of the mother of the 1913 Elsie is BEATTIE not JOHNSTON. This suggests that the Leslie & Elsie b.c. 1911 could be twins. A GRO death for Elsie's brother has also been found, his birth date being the same as Elsie's, confirming they were indeed twins.

iv. Leslie was born abt Jun 1911 in District of Burnley, Lancashire.

On the 1911 census, Leslie was unnamed, living at 100 Colne Road, Brierfield, Lancashire. 133 There is a GRO birth for a Leslie YOXALL, District of Burnley, Jun Qtr 1911 which has been proved to be this Leslie from his GRO death record and also proved that Leslie & Elsie were twins. Leslie died in the, Sep Qtr 1992, age 81, his birth date recorded as 1 Mar 1911, the same as his twin Elsie, in the District of Blackpool & Fylde, Lancashire. 134

14. Peter YOXALL was born abt 1879 in Colne, Lancashire. He was living with his parents on both the 188124 & 189125 census, at 13 Elm St, Great & Little Marsden, Lancs and 10 Turner St, Nelson, Lancashire respectively, being a Cotton Weaver, just age 11, in 1891. By 1901, Peter had married Louisa BEATTIE in 1901 (RG13, piece 3881, folio 118, page 5)88 at 4 Southfield St, Nelson, Lancashire, occupation a Cotton Weaver, with his daughter Laurina, his mother in law Alice BEATTIE and sister in law Lizzie BEATTIE. The 1911 census records Peter, a Cotton Weaver, with his wife Louisa, Peter’s brother Jesse, a Wood Turner and Louisa’s sister Lizzie, a Cotton Weaver, living at 61 Bradshaw Street, Nelson, Lancashire. 143

In 1899 Peter married Louisa BEATTIE, born abt 1879 in Liverpool, Lancashire. Little else is known of her except that her mother, Alice, was living with Peter & Louisa in 1901, recorded as a widow. Her sister Lizzie BEATTIE, born abt 1887, Penrith, Cumberland, was also living with Louisa in 1901, working as a Cotton Weaver.

Peter & Louisa had the following children:

i. Laurina, born abt 1900 in Nelson, Lancashire, was living with her parents in 1901 at 4 Southfield St, Nelson, Lancashire88. Her life was to short however and her death was recorded in the Mar Qtr 1902, age 1. It was thought Laurina’s name had been misrecorded, but the fact is spelled the same on the GRO birth and death indexes confirms it was correct.

ii. Elsie was born abt Jun 1913, in District of Burnley, Lancashire. A marriage

36 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON has not been found for Elsie, but there is a GRO death recorded in the Burnley & Pendle District for and Elsie YOXALL, age 70, born 1 August 1913. Though not proven, there are no other people called Elsie, a YOXALL or a YOXALL spouse, who fit this birth year. It seems probable the death is for Elsie, daughter of Peter YOXALL & Louisa BEATTIE.

15. Johnny YOXALL was born abt 1880 in Colne, Lancashire and lived with his parents in April 1881 at 13 Elm St, Great & Little Marsden, Lancashire24, working and in April 1891 at 10 Turner St, Nelson, Lancashire25, as a Cotton Weaver. On the April 1901 census (RG13, piece 3880, folio 158, page 35)89 Johnny had married Sarah and was living at 34 Dover St, Nelson, Lancashire, working as a Cotton Weaver Overlooker. By 1911, Johnny, a Cotton Loom Overlooker, and Sarah were living at 76 Carleton Street, Nelson, Lancashire, with their two children Thomas Henry and Verlie. 137

He died at 21 Glenfield Road, Nelson, Lancashire on 13 February 1966, age 86, and was buried on 16 February 1966 in Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Lancashire. His death details were taken from a notice in a local paper,

Nelson Leader, Nelson, Lancashire, 18 February 1966

YOXALL - On Sunday, February 13th 1966, in hospital, Johnny, aged 85 years, the dearly loved husband of Beatrice Yoxall, of 21 Glenfield Road, Nelson. The internment took place at Nelson Cemetery on February 16th. Mr. G. W. Carter officiated throughout. - The Helliwell Funeral Service carried out the arrangements.90

Johnny’s place of death has also been confirmed by his granddaughter.

Johnny married twice, first to Sarah HARGREAVES in the Dec Qtr 1900, District of Nelson, Lancashire. Sarah was born abt 1880 in Accrington, Lancashire and is believed to have died in the Mar Qtr 1942, District of Nelson, Lancashire, age 62.

A second marriage, and death for his first wife, Sarah, has been added on the basis of the death notice for Johnny. As his wife on the death notice was Beatrice, it is likely that a second marriage for Johnny YOXALL to Sarah B. GREENWOOD, suggests the 'B.' in Sarah B. is for Beatrice. Both the death of his first wife and second marriage need verifying from other sources.

Johnny and Sarah had two children:

31 i. Thomas Henry (~1907-) 32 i. Verlie (1910-~1992)

In the Jun Qtr 1943 Johnny married a second time to Sarah Beatrice GREENWOOD, in the District of Nelson, Lancashire. Born 27 Dec 1888, Sarah Beatrice died abt Sep 1979, she was age 90, these details being taken from the GRO Death Index for Sarah Beatrice.

Johnny, for reasons not yet known was also known as Thomas and John, was an accomplished model maker, featuring in the local paper, the Nelson Leader, on several occasions.

Nelson Leader, Nelson, Lancashire, 26/7/1935, "Exhibition of Model Looms," page 6 columns

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6 - 7. On show at Manchester As was briefly describe in the "Leader" last Friday, Mr. Tom Yoxall, of 76 Carleton Street, Nelson, who for some years has made a hobby of the construction of working model looms from Mecanno parts, has been engaged to give an exhibition of his ingenious models at a well-known Manchester store. Beside the dobby loom seen in the above picture, Mr. Yoxall has constructed two smaller looms and a big dobby which weaves lettered ribbon, besides beaming and winding frames. All the looms work, and weave cloth of excellent quality, either by hand or motor drive, and their perfection is a testimony to their constructor's patience and perseverance.91

Johnny made quite a name for himself as a constructor of model looms made from Meccano, meeting the King Edward VII, and other Royal personnages in November 1936. He must have been one of the few members of the public to meet the King before the King abdicated in December 1935. For reasons unknown, Johnny was referred to as Tom in 1935 & 1936 newspaper articles about him but called John in 1943 newspaper articles. Nelson Leader, Nelson, Lancashire, 6/11/ 1936, Praised by the King” page 5 column 4 Nelson Man's Model Looms

To have his work favourably commented on by the King, the Duke of Kent and other Royal personages is the proud experience of Mr. Tom Yoxall, a well known Nelson man, with his miniature Meccano model looms.

It was whilst demonstrating the looms at a London store recently that Mr. Yoxall had the honour of being visited by the King, who spent half an hour with him, and who displayed a keen interest in the exhibit. Tom/Johnny YOXALL

At a large branch of a famous firm of multiple stores in Leicester, where the models are on view this week, it is estimated that on a certian day no fewer than 10,000 persons witnessed the looms in operation.

On Tuesday next, November 10th, and opportunity will be offered Nelsonians of witnessing for themselves these fine specimens of model engineering, and to see and doubtless be amazed at their capabilities. The looms, of which there are three, will be demonstrated at the Marsden Lodge of the R.A.O.B. One loom is of the shaft dobby type with 54 ends, and will weave pieces of braid lettered R.A.O.B., G.L.E., and these ribbons will be distributed to the various members present for use as book-markers. The second loom is engaged in the weaving of ladies' handkerchiefs, 10 1/2 inches square. These will be sold to raise funds for the Lodge. The third loom weaves a 2 inch strip of material, similar to bandaging.

Following upon his demonstration in Nelson, Mr. Yoxall will travel to Scotland with his looms, where he will be engaged for six weeks at Messers Lewis's store in Glasgow.92 In a local newspaper in 1943, Tom was referred to as John.

Nelson Leader – 22 October 1943 Interesting Exhibition

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A Nelson man, Mr. John Yoxall, his wife and their son, are working busily at an exhibition in a Manchester store weaving scarves, victory ribbons and handerchiefs in miniature looms which were built by Mr. Yoxall a number of years ago. Mr Yoxall built his first model loom in 1915, being inspired by a competition in a magazine.93

The puzzle of proving Johnny, Tom and John were all one and the same person has been resolved by a 1936 Electoral Roll for Nelson, Lancashire. An entry for 76 Carleton St, Nelson reads:- Ref Name 1116 R O YOXALL, Johnny 1117 RW DW YOXALL, Sarah 1118 R O Wolstenholme, John 1119 RW DW Wolstenholme, Verlie

In the Nelson Leader cutting 26 July 1936, quoted above, Tom Yoxall’s address is also given as 76 Carleton St, Nelson. It is also now know that Verlie Wolstenholme is nee Yoxall, daughter of Johnny and Sarah and spouse of John Wolstenholme. Johnny’s father was called Thomas, so perhaps Johnny had Thomas as a second forename and one he preferred to use. Though Johnny also had a son called Thomas, he is unlikely to be the person referred to in the newspapers as the references go back to 1915, making Thomas only age 8 at that time. It therefore seems clear that the model loom maker is Johnny Yoxall, the reasons why he was called Tom and John perhaps never being known. 16. Arthur YOXALL, born abt 1870 in Brierfield, Lancashire was the eldest son of Moses YOXALL & Margaret BANNISTER. He lived with his parents in 1871 at Bridge St, Brierfield39, 1881 at 14 Bridge St, Brierfield, Lancashire40, and 1891 at 26 St. James St, Brierfield, Lancashire41, when he was working as a Cotton Weaver. On the 1901 census (RG12, piece 3884, folio 123, page 23)94 he was living with his wife Elizabeth at 17 Halifax Rd, Brierfield, Lancashire, with his Father in Law Amos MIDGLEY and Sister & Brother in Law, Florence & Bertram MIDGLEY. By 1911, Arthur had become a Book Keeper and was living with his wife Elizabeth at 31 Clitheroe Road, Brierfield, Lancashire. They had no children on this census. His sister in law Florence MIDGLEY, nephew Conrad ROBINSON and niece Dorothy MIDGLEY were living with him.128

On 17 Jul 1893 Arthur first married Elizabeth MIDGLEY in St. Luke, Brierfield (PR3171/1/4 sht 3 of 6 page 110 entry no. 220)95 122. Arthur was age 23, a Bachelor, a Weaver and living in Brerfield. Elizabeth was age 28, a Spinster, a Dressmaker and living on Brierfield. They were Arthur YOXALL married by Banns according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church. Both Arthur and Elizabeth signed the register. Arthur's father was Moses YOXALL, a Weaver whilst Elizabeth's father was Amos MIDGLEY, a Labourer. The witnesses were a ROBINSON, John MIDGELY and Margaret YOXALL, possibly Arthur's sister.

Banns of Marriage were read at the Church of St Luke in the Parish of Brierfield Arthur Yoxall - of Brierfield Elizabeth Midgely - of Briefield First Reading: 18 Jun 1893; Read By: C.H.Bagott

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Second Reading: 25 Jun 1893; Read By: Ed Jolson Third Reading: 2 Jul 1893; Read By: Ed Jolson Register: Banns 1873 - 1898, Page 62, Entry 186

Elizabeth was born abt 1865, her birth date taken from her marriage to Arthur. She died at 18 Garden St, Brierfield, Lancs on 11 Aug 1924, age 59 and was buried on 22 Aug 1924 in Inghamite Burial Ground, Wheatley Lane, Fence, near Burnley, Lancs. Name Grave page Date age Yoxall Elizabeth 6A20 2 15.08.1924 60 Address not given, no original record available but Elizabeth is believed to be nee Midgley, wife of Arthur Yoxall, even though the burial dates differ slightly between the newspaper and Inghamite records differ.77

A report of her death was published in the local paper.

Nelson Leader - 15th August 1924, page 6 and 22nd August 1924, page 7 Mrs. Elizabeth Yoxall

15th August Another loss - On Monday night Mrs. A. Yoxall died at her home in Garden Street after a long struggle, patiently fought, against an incurabel complaint. Some weks ago she was found to be suffering from cancer, too far develped for an operation. She was highly respected in the town and much sympathy will be felt for her husband, who has but recently recovered from serious illness. The internment will be conducted by the Vicar of St. Luke's with which place the deceased was for all her life connected, and will take place at the Inghamite burial ground, Wheatley Lane.96

22nd August - The funeral took place on Friday of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Yoxall of 18 Garden Street, who passed away on the previous Monday at the age of 60. An extremely long list of mourners, which includes 5 carriages, is given.97

In Jun 1928 when Arthur was 58, he married a second time, to Mary SMITH, in the District of Burnley, Lancashire.

Arthur and Mary had one child:

i. Mary was born abt Sep 1930 in District of Burnley, Lancashire. Though nothing else is know of Mary, there is a lovely photo of her as a child, where she looks like Shirley Temple.

Arthur’s death on 17 May 1939, age 69, was quite tragic. Though living in Garden St, Brierfield, he was in Blackpool when his mother Margaret died. On his way to his mother’s funeral he was taken ill and died, an Obituary recording this tragedy was recorded in the local paper.

Mary YOXALL Obituary in Burnley Express 17th May 1939 Died on way to funeral - Brierfield family's tragic bereavement.

Taken ill while on his way to attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Margaret Yoxall (91),

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Brierfield's oldest resident, last Monday, Mr. Arthur Yoxall, of Blackpool, died before he could be conveyed to his home. Mr. Yoxall, who was Mrs. Yoxall's eldest son, was on his way to Blackpool Station to catch a train to Brierfield when he began to feel ill. Turning back, he met his wife, who was following him, and they decided to take a taxi to the station. In the taxi , however, Mr. Yoxall became worse, and they returned home, where it was found that he was dead. Mr. Yoxall was a native of Brierfield and left the township for Blackpool four years ago. He formerly lived in Albion Street, Brierfield, and for about 50 years was employed at Messrs. Veevers' mill, first as a weaver and later as warehouse manager. Sixty nine years of age, he was a former secretary of the Brierfield St. John Ambulance Brigade, and was also the first secretary of the Brierfield Bowling Club. During the South African War and during the Great War he served in the Sick Bay Reserve. He leaves a wife and a Arthur YOXALL daughter. Following a post mortem examination, it was decided to dispense with an inquest.98

17. Lewis YOXALL, born abt 1874 in Brierfield, Lancashire, he lived with his parents in 1881 at 14 Bridge St, Brierfield40, Lancs and in 1891 at 26 St. James St, Brierfield, Lancashire41. On the 1901 census (RG13, piece 3884, folio 16, page 23)99 he is living with his wife Elizabeth, and children Hilda and Thomas at 3 Every St, Brierfield, Lancashire, his occupation a Cotton Weaver on both census. Also living with Lewis in 1901 was his mother in law Elizabeth SUMNER, a widow, age 63. Lewis’s mother in law was also recorded on the 1911 census with Lewis, his wife Elizabeth and their children Hilda and Thomas, at 1 Castle Street, Brierfield, Lancashire. Lewis was now recorded as a Caretaker. 138

Lewis & Elizabeth celebrated their Golden Wedding in 1948, a report of which appeared in the local paper, gives an excellent insight into the work, life and leisure of Lewis

Nelson Leader - page 5 column 4 23 April 1948 Golden Wedding

Hearty congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Yoxall of 94 Chapel Street, Brierfield, who celebrate their golden wedding next Tuesday. Married at St Luke's Church on April 27th 1898, the Rev. Edward Jobson performing Lewis YOXALL the ceremony, they are one of the best known and highly respected couples in the township, and when, on Tuesday, they go to Skipton for a family celebration at one of the cafes there, they will carry with them the best wishes of a host of friends.

They will also take with them a large golden wedding cake, baked and beautifully iced by Mrs. Yoxall herself. Surrounding the cake is a basket of flowers - a tribute to her husband's enthusiasm and skill as an amateur gardener.

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Mrs. Yoxall, now aged 74, is a native of Wharton, near Lytham, and it is one of the tragedies of her life that her father, a ship's captain, was drowned at sea seven weeks prior to her birth. At the age of fourteen she came to Brierfield, and in subsequent years she has played an active part in much of the charitable work of the township.

Mr. Yoxall is a native of Brierfield, and most of his seventy-four years have been spent in the very hub of local activities. As a young man he was a member of the Brierfield Wesleyan cricket team which played at the Jewish Oval. At first the team participated in Burnley fixtures, but on Mr. Yoxall's own proposition, the Nelson and District Sunday School League was formed 53 years ago, and his team subsequently distinguished itself under those auspices. In later years Mr. Yoxall was captain of the Tradesman's team.

For forty-four years up to his retirement just over three years ago, Mr. Yoxall was caretaker of Brierfield Town Hall, being appointed to this position following the erection of the present building. His other duties were those of market inspector, and he recalls the time when Brierfield its own flourishing open air market, with sixty stalls and tolls amounting to £600 a year.

There are but few town's activities with which Mr. Yoxall has not been associated, but he is particularly proud of being a founder member of the Horticultural Society and of the Bowling Club, of which he is now a life member.

Mr. & Mrs. Yoxall have a son (Mr. Tom Yoxall, M.P.S., of Skipton) and two daughters, and there are eight grandchildren.100

To celebrate his 80th birthday a report on his life, career and interests was written in the Brierfield Leader 8th January 1954. This excellent snapshot also notes Lewis’s passion for Poetry, and many of his poems are recorded in a book in Nelson Local Studies Library, awaiting perhaps an ancestor to write them up for other relatives to read.

He Looks Back with Happy Memory

January 1954 marks the month when another name, that of Mr. Lewis Yoxall, can be added to the distinguished list of octogenarians who are, or have been, familiar figures in the township. Mr. Yoxall, resident in Brierfield for most of his life and one of the outstanding personalities of its recent history, will shortly celebrate his 80th birthday. Not for him the unhappiness of an old age spent in loneliness and solitude. As he sits by the fireside many happy memories of the years gone by come back to him and he relives the countless moments spent among his friends in Brierfield. When one's thoughts are cast back to the old days of Brierfield Market one immediately thinks of Mr. Yoxall, for he was Market Superintendent there for more than 20 years until it closed down in the late 1920's.

"Friday night was a busy night then" he recalls, "We had more than 60 stalls going and made over 1,500 a year. It was when the market at Nelson was opened that custom started to go. We gradually dwindled down to about six stalls and then closed it altogether." There were not many affairs of the Council that Mr. Yoxall did not known about, for he was also caretaker at the Town Hall for 43 years, and it was while he was there during the first world war that the Council asked him to take on the job of Secretary to the Lord Derby Recruiting Scheme in Brierfield. So well did he do the job that he received a personal letter of thanks from the Government. He also acted as

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Food Officer for some time. One of the great interests of his life is gardening and he was an original member of Brierfield Horticultural Society when it was formed during the 1914-18 war. In the annual House Gardens competition organised by the Brierfield and Reedley Horticultural Society he carried off many second and third prizes until, in 1950, he won the first prize. Besides these he has won lots of prizes at Brierfield Show, mostly with his Dahlias.

But gardening has not been his only pastime. In 1894 he was a member of Brierfield Wesleyans cricket team which won the Burnley League championship and the following year with the help of a few friends, formed the Nelson and District Sunday School League. The Wesleyans also won this championship in 1908 but a few years later Mr Yoxall left the Nelson League to captain Brierfield Tradesman in the Burnley and District Tuesday League. With this team he was top of both batting and bowling averages for a few seasons. Apart from cricket his other sporting interests have been in bowling.

A well known figure at Heyhead Green, he is also a life member of Brierfield Bowling Club. Even now when the weather is fine he spends a couple of hours most afternoons playing down at Victoria Park. But much of his time nowadays is spent looking over his old documents, by which he has gained such a profound knowledge of local history. His articles on this subject have been published in various local newspapers together with many poems on Lancashire life. “I’ve always had a weakness for writing poetry,” he says. About his own town Brierfield, where he lived till three years ago he says this: “What I’d like to see is a town cricket and football team like we used to have in the old days. There are enough good players in Brierfield and the only things they need now are the pitches to practise on.” I am sure her expresses the feelings of many Brierfielders. Mr. Yoxall now resides with his daughter in Park Avenue, Barrowford.101

Apart from serving as Town Hall Caretaker, he was also Brierfield Market Superintendent for more than 20 years. He was a successful amateur gardener, winning many prizes at local shows. At cricket he was outstanding, topping both bowling and batting averages for a few seasons.

History of Brierfield - Mr. Lewis YOXALL unpublished but bound in a file at Nelson Local Studies Library, Lancashire

Mr. Lewis Yoxall's retirement was marked with a presentation last Saturday morning, when he was the recipient of a cheque, the ceremony being performed by Mr. Fred Wilkinson, clerk to the local education authority. Mr. Yoxall has held the post of Town Hall caretaker for 43 years, during the whole of which period he has been actively identified with various movements devised for communal good in the township.

No citizen is better known or held in higher esteem than Mr. Yoxall. He is, as has been said before, a part of Brierfield, and one cannot imagine the Town Hall being the same place without his cheerful presence. Cheerfulness is a philosophy in itself, and Mr. Lewis Yoxall has made an outstanding success of cultivating it. He would be the very last man to describe himself as of great attainments, or even having done anything in particular. Those in a position to judge, however, know him to be really remarkable man, possessed of a good and keen mind, and with sentiments of heart that make him a man good to know. He has solidness of character in every sense, and upon this is firmly founded his popularity with the community. Mr. Yoxall, by the way, has had experience as a contributor to the Press, and can claim some originality of style. He has, in fact, done some good work and on the matters relating to Brierfield, old and new, he is decidedly

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One of his greatest interest in life, of course, is gardening. His garden, in fact, is one of the most attractive spots in the township, and it is here that most of his retirement will be spent. May he continue to find much happiness therein, and with a length of years as a deserving reward for the good and faithful account he has given of himself during his 43 years of service to the public.102

Lewis died abt Dec 1961, age 87, District of Nelson, Lancashire.

On 27th April 1898 when Lewis was 24, he married Elizabeth SUMNER in St. Luke, Brierfield (PR3171/1/4 sht 5 of 6 page 163 entry no. 326)103 122. Lewis was age 24, a Bachelor, a Weaver and living in Brierfield. Elizabeth was age 20, a Spinster, a Weaver and living in Brierfield. They were married by Banns according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church. Both Lewis and Elizabeth signed the register. Lewis's father was Moses YOXALL, a Weaver whilst Elizabeth's father was Thomas SUMNER, a Seaman. The witnesses were Peter YOXALL, probably Lewis's brother, and Annie TAYLOR, Peter's wife.

Banns of Marriage were read at the Church of St Luke in the Parish of Brierfield Lewis Yoxall - of Brierfield Elizabeth Summer - of Briefield First Reading: 27 Mar 1898; Read By: Ed Jolson Second Reading: 3 Apr 1898; Read By: Ed Jolson Third Reading: 10 Apr 1898; Read By: Ed Jolson Register: Banns 1873 - 1898, Page 98, Entry 294

Elizabeth was born abt 1878 in Wharton, Lancashire and lived with her husband Lewis in 1901 at 3 Every St, Brierfield, Lancashire 99 and at 1 Castle Street, Brierfield, Lancashire in 1911. 138 She died at 60 Park Avenue, Barrowford, Lancashire abt Mar 1951, age 73, and was buried abt Mar 1951 in Rochdale, a copy of her death being reported in the local paper.

Nelson Leader - page 4 column 9 30 March 1951 The Late Mrs. Yoxall Many people in the township will deeply sympathise with Mr. Lewis Yoxall, of 94 Chapel Street, in the sad bereavement he suffered on Good Friday by the death of his wife. Mr. Yoxall, well known by reason of his long years as caretaker of the Town Hall and, during his retirement in particular, his prowess as an amateur gardener, was taken seriously ill a few weeks ago at the same time as his wife and is now convalescing. Mrs. Yoxall, who was 78, died at their daughter's home, 60 Park Avenue, Barrowford, her remains were cremated on Tuesday at Rochdale.104

Lewis and Elizabeth had the following children:

33 i. Hilda, born on 30 Mar 1899 in Brierfield, Lancashire and was baptised on 7 May 1899 in St. Luke, Brierfield (PR3171/1/2 sht 1 of 1 page 13 entry no. 98)105 122. She lived with her parents in 1901 at 3 Every St, Brierfield, Lancashire where. Hilda's father Lewis was a Weaver, living in Brierfield. 99 In 1911 Hilda lived with her parents at 1 Castle Street, Brierfield, Lancashire in 1911. 138

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Though it is not confirmed, there is a likely marriage for Hilda YOXALL to a Leonard ROBINSON in 1925, District of Burnley. There are no other Hilda YOXALL in the area.

34 ii. Thomas (1900-) He lived with her parents in 1901 at 3 Every St, Brierfield, Lancashire. 99 and in 1911 with his parents at 1 Castle Street, Brierfield, Lancashire in 1911. 138

iii. Margaret Winifred born Dec Qtr 1914, District of Burnley

A birth for Winfred has not been proved but there is a birth for a Margaret W. YOXALL, mother SUMNER, in the Dec Qtr 1914, District of Burnley. The only marriage between a YOXALL and a SUMNER is that of Lewis to Elizabeth. So probably the 'W' is for Winifred and this child is actually Margaret Winifred. The forename Winifred is identified from her brother Thomas's marriage report in a local paper, where she is recorded as a Bridesmaid.

As with her sister Hilda, though it is not confirmed, there is a likely marriage for her in 1936, District of Nelson, Margaret W. YOXALL to Jack BROWN. There are no other Margaret W. YOXALL in the area.

18. Peter YOXALL, born on 28 Dec 1875 in Brierfield, Lancashire, lived with his parents in 1881 at 14 Bridge St, Brierfield, Lancashire40 and in 1891 at 26 St. James St, Brierfield, Lancashire41, when he was a Cotton Weaver. The 1901 census (RG13, piece 3883, folio 85, page 12)106 records him living with his wife Annie and father in law, Robert TAYLOR at 182 Hibson Rd, Nelson, Lancashire and other members of the Annie TAYLOR’s family. By 1911, the positions were reversed. Peter YOXALL, a Coloured Goods Weaver, was now head of the same house, 182 Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire. Living with him was his wife Annie, their children Fred, Horace and Alice and Annie’s father Peter YOXALL father Robert TAYLOR, a Sateen Weaver. 142

Peter attended St. Pauls School, served as a Foot Soldier in the First World War in France. He eventually went to live with his son Fred at 12 Portland St, Barrowford, because he became crippled with Arthiritis in both legs and could not walk, this was due to the conditions in the trenches. Peter died in Portland St, Barrowford, Lancashire in 1955, age 79 and is buried in St Paul, Little Marsden, Lancashire. An Obituary for Peter was printed in a local paper.

Nelson Leader - page 4 column 8 23 September 1955 An Old Brierfielder

The death of the late Mr. Peter Yoxall, Barrowford, who died following an operation in Reedyford Hospital, yesterday week, and whose internment took place at St Paul's, Little Marsden, on Monday, will awaken in the minds of many in Brierfield, memories of an old friend. Born in Brierfield 79 years ago, he led an active life there, and, for a period busied himself as a local football referee in local football competitions. Since then, his well known geniality and capacity for making friends had followed him first to the Little Marsden district, then, after the death of his wife, to Barrowford, where he spent the rest of his life in the home of his eldest son Fred. Although

45 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON suffering much from rheumatism, and unable to leave the house, his cheerfulness and interest in all that was going on never left him. Of an old Brierfield family, Peter bore the name of his grandfather, Peter Yoxall, who worked as a foreman platelayer in the early days of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, until he was caught by a passing train and instantly killed. Mr. Peetr Yoxall, who died last week, is survived by two married sons, four grand-daughters and two great-grandchildren.107

On 22 Dec 1900 when Peter was 24, he married Annie

TAYLOR daughter of Robert TAYLOR, in St Paul, Little Marsden, Lancashire (PR2938/1/7 sht 1 of 1 page 80 entry no. 59)108. Peter was age 24, a Bachelor, a Weaver and living at 26 St James's St, Brierfield. Annie was age 27, a Spinster living ar 182 Hibson Rd, Nelson. They were

married by Banns accordignto the Rites and Annie TAYLOR St Paul, Little Marsden Ceremonies of the Established Church. Both Peter and Annie signed the register. Peter's father was Moses YOXALL, a Weaver whilst Annie's father was Robert TAYLOR, a Weaver. The witnesses were Lewis YOXALL, probably Peter's brother and Elizabeth TAYLOR, probably Annie's sister.

Banns of Marriage were read at the Church of St Luke in the Parish of Brierfield Peter Yoxall - of Brierfield Annie Taylor - of Little Marsden First Reading: 18 Dec 1900; Read By: Ed Jolson Second Reading: 25 Nov 1900; Read By: Ed Jolson Third Reading: 2 Dec 1900; Read By: Ed Jolson Register: Banns 1873 - 1900, Page 19, Entry 77

Annie was born abt 1873 in Nelson, Lancashire, a Worstead Weaver on the 1901 census with her husband Peter. Her death is recorded in 1928, age 55, in the District of Burnley.

Peter and Annie had the following children:

35 i. Fred (~1901-) Back L-R Fred & his father Peter. Front L-R 36 ii. Alice (1903-1938) Horace, his mother Annie & sister Alice 37 iii. Horace (1906-1984)

19. Susannah / Cissie YOXALL was born abt Dec 1880 in Brierfield, Lancashire, living with her parents in 1881 at 14 Bridge St, Brierfield, Lancashire40, 1891 at 26 St. James St, Brierfield, Lancashire41 and 1901 at 26 St. James St, Brierfield, Lancashire42, when she was recorded as a Cotton Weaver.

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Susannah was not found with her family on the 1891 census, but is now known this is because she was recorded as Sissie YOXALL. No trace of Sissie / Cissie has been found to date before or after the 1891 census, in either GRO marriages, deaths or the 1901 census. The notes by DJ Ellis record a Cissie YOXALL marrying Albert ARMISTEAD, but the GRO Marriage Index records Susannah YOXALL marrying Albert ARMISTEAD, plus confirmation by a son of Susannah, proves that Cissie/Sissie and Susannah were all one and the same person.

On 12 Jul 1906 when Susannah / Cissie was 25, she married Albert ARMISTEAD in the District of Burnley. Albert, a Treasurers Clerk, and Susannah, a Cotton Weaver, lived at 61 Sackville Street, Brierfield, Lancashire in 1911, Susannah / Cissie YOXALL with their eldest daughter Jennie.127

Albert was born abt 1883 and died in Lower Park Hill, Barrowford, Lancashire on 24 Jun 1967, age 84. He was buried on 28 Jun 1967 in Barrowford, Lancashire. During his life, Albert was a Booking Clerk, an Accountant and a Justice of the Peace, indeed a well known and respected man in the area as is testified by his Obituary. Nelson Leader - page 4, col 6-7 30 June 1967 Area's Grand Old Man Albert Armistead Barrowford Jottings Clerk to Barrowford Council for 25 years until his retirement in 1948. Mr. Albert Armistead must have been one of the few men who could honestly claim an encyclopaedic knowledge of the district and its residents.

Barrowford was shocked and saddened at the news on Saturday that this grand old gentleman had died suddenly at his home, Lower Park Hill, Barrowford, at the age of 84.

Mr. Armistead and his wife, Suzanna, celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary only last July, and since his retirement both he and his wife has led an active outdoor life. Mrs. Armistead is a keen gardener, while Mr. Armistead was a keen mountaineer and walker.

Mr. Armistead moved to Barrowford in 1923, previuosly working at Brierfield for three years as an accountant. He had previoulsy worked for Burnley Corporation for 19 years in the surveyors office, and before that was a booking clerk at Brierfield station.

The organist and choirmaster at Reedyford Methodist Church for a great number of years, Mr. Armistead was also a keen and excellent chess player in his time, having played against some of the world's masters. He was a member of the Colne Chess Club for 30 years.

Bad health had worried Mr. Armistead for the last 12 months. He leaves a wife, three daughters and two sons.

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Mr. Armistead was buried on Wednesday as Barrowford Cemetery.109

Albert and Susannah / Cissie had the following children:

38 i. Jenny / Jennie 39 ii. John / Jack Yoxall (~1915-2007) 40 iii. James

iv. Margaret, all that is known of Margaret is that she died young.

v. Marie, married and had 4 children.

vi. Kathleen married and had 4 children, 2 sons and 2 daughters.

20. Moses YOXALL born abt 1885 in Brierfield, Lancashire, lived with his parents in 1891 at 26 St. James St, Brierfield, Lancashire41 and 1901 at 26 St. James St, Brierfield, Lancashire42, when he was a Cotton Weaver. At home with his parents in 1911, 26 St James Street, Brierfield, Lancashire, Moses is still single and a Cotton Weaver. 140 He died at 7 Bird St, Brierfield, Lancashire on 10 Feb 1966, age 81 and was Cremated on 15 Feb 1966 in Burnley Crematorium, Lancashire. Nelson Leader - page 15 columns 1 – 2 18 February 1966 Brierfield Snapshots

A singer, a former shopkeeper, and a well known personality with a kind word for everyone, 81year-old Mr. Moses Yoxall of 7 Bird Street, Brierfield, died this week. He leaves two daughters, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a host of friends. Many people, especially those connected with the Methodist Church and those who were customers at Mr. Yoxall's shop, numbered him among their friends. It was, however, as a singer that some Brierfielders of the older generation will remember Mr. Yoxall. He had a fine tenor voice and in his younger days would sing at schools and Churches in the area.

A choir member for 50 years, he was still a member of Brierfield Methodist Church choir when he died, and regularly sang at services. For many years, up to his retirement, Mr. Yoxall kept a grocer's shop near the Junction Hotel, in the property which is now Moses YOXALL demolished. It was while he was out shopping that Mr. Yoxall collapsed and died. The funeral was on Tuesday at Burnley Crematorium, the Reverend John R. Bolton officiating.110

Nelson Leader - 18 Feb 1966 Death Notice YOXALL - Suddenly, on February 10th 1966, Moses, aged 81 years, the beloved husband of Elizabeth Yoxall of 7 Bird Street, Brierfield. The full service took place Tuesday February 15th at the Brierfield Methodist Church, followed by cremation at Burnley Crematorium. The officiating

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minister was the Rev J R Bolton.

In 1912 when Moses was 27, he first married Mary Jane LISTER in the Methodist Church, Brierfield, Lancashire. Sadly Mary Jane died 14th January 1923, just age 37, in the District of Burnley, Lancashire, her death recorded in a local paper.

Nelson Leader - Page 7 19 January 1923 Death Announcements

Mr. Moses YOXALL and Family wish to thank all relatives and friends for their kind sympathy and floral tributes etc, during their sad bereavement - 7 Bird St., Brierfield.111

Also in same column under Deaths:- Brierfield - January 14th, aged 37; Mary Jane YOXALL, Bird Street.

Moses & Mary Jane had the following children: 41 i. Edith (~1914-) 42 ii. Doris (~1916-2007)

In 1925 when Moses was 40, he married a second time, to Lizzie YOXALL nee PEARSON, in Wheatley Lane, Fence, Burnley, Lancashire. Lizzie was the widow of his brother Charles, who died in Mary Jane LISTER 1923. At present, a death has not been found for Lizzie. However, there is a death for an Elizabeth YOXALL, abt Dec 1964, age 81, District of Burnley, that could be for Lizzie. The death gives a birth year abt 1883, with Moses born 1885. No other Elizabeth, a YOXALL by birth or marriage, has been found to fit this birth year to date.

21. John / Jack YOXALL was born abt 1892 in Brierfield, Lancashire. He lived with his parents in 1901 at 26 St. James St, Brierfield, Lancashire. At home with his parents in 1911, 26 St James Street, Brierfield, Lancashire, John is still single and a Clerk. 140 It has been noted on many occasions that Jack & John are used for the same person in several instances, as indeed as Henry and Harry.

On 24 Sep 1920, John / Jack married Minnie GOTT, in District of Burnley.

John/ Jack and Minnie had one child:

i. Kenneth G. (~1922-)

No trace of a death has been found for Kenneth and there is a GRO marriage for a Kenneth G. YOXALL in 1957, in the District Leeds, Jack/John YOXALL suggesting he may have left the Briefield area.

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ii. Marjorie C.. Born abt Jun 1935 in District of Burnley, Lancashire.

A direct descendant of this line confirmed Marjorie as a child of John & Minnie.

22. Ada YOXALL was born abt 1879 in Burnley, Lancashire. She lived with her parents in1881 at 1 Ivy St, Burnley, Lancashire53, in1891 at 65 Brennand St, Burnley, Lancashire54 and in1901 at 63 Brennand St, Burnley, Lancashire55, when she was recorded as age 12, a Cotton Weaver. In 1911, Ada, a Cotton Weaver, was living with her parents at 313 Briercliffe Road, Burnley, Lancashire with her daughter Annie. 144 Her husband Harry INGHAM has not yet been found on the 1911 census.

In 1908 she married Harry INGHAM, in the District of Burnley, Lancashire. Ada YOXALL

Harry & Ada had the following children: i. Annie

In 1911, Annie was living with her grandparents and mother at 313 Briercliffe Road, Burnley, Lancashire. 144 Annie married John WINTERBURN, though the date of marriage and whether they had any family is not known at this time.

Annie INGHAM & John WINTERBURN ii. Arthur It is believed Arthur married twice. Though the names of either spouse are known, a photo of his first wife has been found.

Arthur INGHAM & his first wife

Elizabeth Hannah YOXALL daughter of Richard & Mary Elizabeth YOXALL

iii. John

23. Elizabeth Hannah YOXALL was born abt 1888 in Burnley, Lancashire and lived with her parents in 1891 at 65 Brennand St, Burnley, Lancashire54 and in 1901 at 63 Brennand St, Burnley, Lancashire55, when she was a Cotton Weaver. In 1911, Elizabeth Hannah, a Cotton Weaver, was living with her parents at 313 Briercliffe Road, Burnley, Lancashire. 144

On 22 Mar 1913 Elizabeth Hannah married John JOBLING in St Peter, Burnley, Lancashire. John

50 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON was the son of Matthew JOBLING and Mary Ann UNKNOWN, in St Peter, Burnley, Lancashire.150 Born abt 1884.151,152 John died in District of Burnley, Lancashire abt 1939, he was age 55.152 On the 1901 census he was living at 35 Lindsay St, Burnley, Lancashire.153 His occupations included a Carter and a Butchers Assistant.150,153 John was known as Uncle John 'Tatars', because he owned a Chip Shop. The word 'Tatars' is Lancashire slang for potatoes.

John & Elizabeth Hannah had one child: 44 i. Mary

As can be seen from her picture, Mary was a very pretty child. Mary JOBLING

24. William YOXALL was born abt 1890 in Burnley, Lancashire, living with his parents in 1891 at 65 Brennand St, Burnley, Lancashire54 and in 1901 at 63 Brennand St, Burnley, Lancashire55. In 1911, William, a Cotton Weaver, was living with his parents at 313 Briercliffe Road, Burnley, Lancashire. 144

He died in General Hospital, Burnley abt Jan 1957, age 67, an Obituary for him published in a local paper.

Obituary in Burnley Express 1st February 1957 Mr. H. Yoxall

Mr. William Yoxall, of 313 Briercliffe Road, Burnley, a Director of H. Yoxall, Ltd., Burnley grocers, died on Friday aged 67. he leaves a widow and daughter. A native of Burnley, Mr. Yoxall had been in the grocery trade for nearly all his working life. For many years he was an elder of Angle Street Baptist Chapel and was a Sunday school teacher there for over 40 years. Mr. Yoxall was awarded the Military Medal for service in France William YOXALL during the First World war with the East Lancashire Regiment. The funeral took place yesterday at Haggate after a service at Angle Street Baptist Chapel. At their annual meeting on Monday, Burnley and District Grocers Association decided to send a letter of condolence to Mrs. Yoxall.112

A WWI website of gallantry awards for Burnley servicemen records the following details for William’s award. http://mysite.wanadoo- members.co.uk/burnley_gallantry/yoxallwmm.htm

39945 Private William Yoxall, MM (Military Medal) 1/5th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment. Awarded the M.M., in the London Gazette of 21/10/1918. Yoxall was a native of Brierfield, Lancashire. Although a native of Brierfield, Yoxall spent most of his life living in Burnley, Lancashire where he had his own grocery business.

The Military Medal

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On 6 Jun 1919 when William was 29, he married Edith CALVERT in Burnley Weslyan Chapel, Burnley, Lancashire.

William and Edith had one child: 43 i. Margaret (1921-2003) Margaret YOXALL

25. Harry YOXALL was born abt 1893 in Burnley, Lancashire and lived with his parents in 1901 at 63 Brennand St, Burnley, Lancashire55. In 1911, Harry, a Cotton Weaver, was living with her parents at 313 Briercliffe Road, Burnley, Lancashire. 144 Harry died in the District of Burnley, Lancashire abt Sep 1975, he was age 82.

Harry carried on as a Grocer when his father's business, RD. YOXALL & Sons Limited, was wound up in 1943. He traded under the name of H. YOXALL (Burnley) Ltd until at least 1962, as can be seen from Trade Directories of the area. H. Yoxall Ltd closed due to a major redevelopment plan of Harry YOXALL & Annie TATTERSALL Burnley central area, the closure bringing some customers almost to tears. A report in the Burnley Express, about 1965 recorded plans to close the company.

Redevelopment Plan has forced firm’s closure A business which started with a horse and cart round at the turn of the century, then weathered the depression years to become renowned in the area as high class family grocers, is to close down because the owners are concerned they cannot continue with an economic unit in Burnley’s new central area development plan.

The business of Yoxall’s, grocers, is now well known in the town, but in 1908, when the late Mr. Richard Yoxall started up in trade with his three sons, Willie, Ernest and Harry, they were selling hardware from a horse and cart.

Later the business took in groceries when they opened a shop at Padiham and went on the local markets. A limited company was formed in 1920. The present shop, in Howe Street, opened in 1932. The final date for closure has not yet been fixed.

Redevelopment blamed

Nearly 30 years ago, Mr. Jack Chisnall walked into the shop for the first time – to start work as a 14 year old errand boy. He rose to become the firm’s managing director. Mr. Chisnall told the Burnley Express that the firm was proud of the fact that it has catered for succeeding generations

52 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON of families. “some of our customers have left the shop almost in tears on learning that we are to close,” he said. The supermarkets have made almost no impression on their trade.

“It is the central area redevelopment which has finished us,” said Mr. Chisnall, adding, “New property is available for us – but it will mean a difference in expense of some 400 to 500 per cent. You cannot hope to recoup that – not on grocery profits.”

Rush of orders

“When this shop closes it means the end of H. Yoxall, Ltd., but I may open on my own account later on in the district,” he said. The ironic outcome of the decision to close is that the staff is now having to work late to cope with the rush of business which started when the firm offered 3s in the £ discount.

Said Mr. Chisnall: “We are having to cope with orders ranging from £10 to £20. At times it is chaotic in the shop.” 113

He was also a captain in the Boy's Brigade, dedicating his life to helping and influencing young people, described in a local paper as an 'unsung hero' by one person who remembers him.

Burnley Express 7 Apr 2006 Unsung hero deserves a mention In recent weeks I have read a number of letters appertaining to the Yoxall family. If I am correct, I have not seen any reference to Mr. Harry Yoxall. Mr. Harry Yoxall was the prime mover or owner of the Grocer's shop opposite the old Burnley Market Hall main entrance.

All the letters have been interesting historically but that is not why I am writing this letter. We have seen awards presented for various achievements in the Burnley Express recently, but thinking back, there have been many unsung personalities and Mr. Harry Yoxall was one of them.

In most people's lives, well at least the ones who sit and ponder; there are a small number of people who have affected their lives in a very significant way, and Harry Yoxall was one of them for me, and I think for many, many others.

Harry, if I can call him that, was the sort of person who had a quiet dedication to young people, and through the medium of the Boy's Brigade, at Angle Street Church, where he was captain for many years, must have influenced hundreds, if not thousands of lads towards a rich, happy, in the obvious meaning of the word, and disciplined as everyone should be.

In this time of affluence it is amazing how the lack of discipline seems to be hand in hand with that very affluence. In schools and in areas of the town lack of discipline is becoming the norm, rather than how it should be. Unfortunately discipline seems to be a dirty word in all walks of life now.

If you are looking down now Harry, thank you!114

Harry married Annie TATTERSALL in 1922, in the District of Burnley, Lancashire. Little is known of Annie except that she was born in 1895, died on 6 Mar 1952, age 57 and was Cremated

53 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON on 10 Mar 1952 in Rochdale, Lancashire. An in Memoriam thank you Card for Annie records:-

In Loving Memory of Annie The dearly loved wife of Harry Yoxall and mother of Dorothy Who departed this life March 6th 1952 Aged 57 years And was cremated at Rochdale March 10th

Harry and Dorothy Yoxall wish to thank you for the kindness received in their sorrow.

24 Ivan Street, Burnley.115

They had one child: i. Dorothy was born abt 1924. She never married and died in Burnley, Lancashire on 5 Aug 2006, age 81. She was cremated on 11 Aug 2006 in Crematorium, Burnley, Lancashire, a brief notice in a local paper confirmed her date of death. Burnley Express, page 22 Death Notices Friday August 11th 2006 YOXALL Dorothy Peacefully in hospital on Saturday, August 5th, 2006, Dorothy, aged 81 years, the only daughter of the late Annie and Harry Yoxall, cherished friend of Willa and much loved by her many other friend. Dorothy YOXALL At rest in the Alderson and Horan Funeral Home. The funeral service and cremation will take place at Burnley Crematorium, today, Friday, August 11th at 10-30 a.m. Family flowers only by request, but donations if so desired may be sent to one of the following:- The Baptist Missionary Society, The Stroke Association or Burnley Lane Baptist Church.116

As mentioned earlier, this particularly branch of the Brierfield Yoxall, Richard YOXALL and his wife Mary Elizabeth EAVES, was extremely successful as quality grocers in the Burnley area. Their flag ship shop in Howe Street Burnley was regarded as the Harrods of Burnley. It was renowned for its quality and variety of produce, supplying food from abroad long before other businesses and its shop displays, especially at Christmas, were quite outstanding. Perhaps the most amazing fact is that in the 1920’s, with its own delivery van, it could deliver same day to customers who telephoned their orders. Today this is called internet shopping.

In November 1984, Dorothy detailed the history of her grandfather’s business. Rather than quote from the two articles, called ‘An old family firm’, I have included the articles separately. For older people in particular, the photos will bring back many memories. I am indeed fortunate to have been given copies of these articles by a close friend of Dorothy, along with many photos of Dorothy’s family and relatives.

26. Martha YOXALL was born on 19 May 1878 in Brierfield, Lancashire and in 1881 she lived with her mother Sarah Jane THORNBER nee YOXALL and Norman THORNBER at 2 Vine St, Brierfield, Lancashire65. Martha was born before her mother married Norman Thornber. On the 1881 census she is referred to as Norman's daughter, Martha THORNBER, so for the time being she has been linked as his daughter.

On the 1891 she was with her parents at 298 Colne Rd, Burnley, Lancashire66 but the 1901 census

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(RG13, piece3866, folio 69, page 32) records her with her husband John ANFORTH, and daughter Susannah at 52 Brennand St, Burnley, Lancashire117. In 1911 Martha and John, a Coal Miner Hewer, were living at 58 Brennand Street, Burnley, Lancashire with their daughter Susanna and their two sons John and Norman. Living with them were Ellen STEWARD, age 54 and Mary STEWARD, age 18, both recorded as Visitors. Mary was born in West Stanley, Durham, the same place as John ANFORTH, suggesting they may be related. 147

In 1900 when Martha was 22, she married John ANFORTH, in the District of Burnley, Lancashire. This marriage needs to be verified from the actual register. This Martha is however the only Burnley Martha YOXALL that fits the timeframe. A 1901 census for this couple verifies it is the right Martha for both her age and her birthplace.

John was born abt 1878 in Stanley, Durham and in 1901 he was a Coal Miner Hewer. John & Martha had one child known to date: i. Susannah, born abt 1901 in Burnley, Lancashire who, in 1901, lived with her parents at 52 Brennand St, Burnley, Lancashire. 117 ii. John, born abt 1903 in Burnley, Lancashire, who in 1911 lived with his parents at 58 Brennand Street, Burnley, Lancashire. 147 iii. Norman, born abt 1909 in West Stanley, Durham, who in 1911 lived with his parents at 58 Brennand Street, Burnley, Lancashire. 147

Fourth Generation – Peter & Martha’s g’gchildren & g’g’grandchildren ------

27. John Hughes YOXALL was born on 6th June 1895 in Brierfield, Lancashire and was baptised on 2nd August 1896 in St. Luke, Brierfield (PR3171/1/1 sht 2 of 2 page 96 entry no. 767). 118. John Hughes died in the District of Nelson, Lancashire abt Jun 1946, age 50. At the time of his Baptism, John's father Benjamin was a Weaver, living in Brierfield.

In Apr 1901 he lived with his parents at 4 Humphrey St, Brierfield, Lancashire (RG13, piece 3884, folio 17, page 26). 119

The 1911 census records John Hughes with his father Benjamin Ernest YOXALL and stepmother Mary Ann MITCHELL at 24 Ripon Street, Nelson, Lancashire. 129

In 1922, John married Mary Agnes SALKELD, daughter of Thomas SALKELD & Elizabeth STEADMAN, in the District of Burnley, Lancashire. Elizabeth was born abt Jun 1887 in High Bentham, Yorkshire. Mary Agnes died abt 1976, she was 88. On the 1891 census (RG12, piece 3502, folio 116, page 20) she was living with her parents at 25 Dawson St, Skipton, Yorkshire but on the 1901 census (RG13, piece 4032, folio 87, page 14), where she was a Cotton Cop Broacher & Spin , she lived with her mother and stepfather at 30 Castle St, Skipton, Yorkshire, following the death of her father. After her marriage to John, Mary worked at George Stansfield's Mill on Craven Steet in Nelson and didn't retire until she was about 70. Mary was previously married in 1907, District of Skipton, to James HARDAKER. There were no children from this marriage.

The 1891 census records Mary Agnes's birthplace as Skipton whilst the 1901 census records it as High Bentham, the same birthplace as her brother John.

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Mary Agnes married James HARDACRE, being a widow called Mary HARDACRE when she married John YOXALL.

John Hughes YOXALL had one child: 44 i. Thomas (1922-~1996)

28. James YOXALL was born on 30th October 1897 in Brierfield, Lancashire and baptised on 5th December 1897 in St. Luke, Brierfield (PR3171/1/2 sht 1 of 1 page 3 entry no. 24)120. At the time of his Baptism James's father Benjamin was a Weaver and lived at 27 Timber St, Brierfield. The 1901 census records James with his parents at 4 Humphrey St, Brierfield, Lancashire.

He died in District of Burnley, Lancashire abt 1967, age 69.

The 1911 census records James with his father Benjamin Ernest YOXALL and stepmother Mary Ann MITCHELL at 24 Ripon Street, Nelson, Lancashire 129 James YOXALL

James and Annie HENTHORN had one child

They had one child: 45 i. Living YOXALL, male

29. Evelyn YOXALL was born on 11 Apr 1906 in Brierfield, Lancashire. In 1928 when Evelyn was 22, she first married George J. HAYWARD, born abt 1907, in the District of Burnley, Lancashire.

The 1911 census records Martha with her father Benjamin Ernest YOXALL and stepmother Mary Ann MITCHELL at 24 Ripon Street, Nelson, Lancashire 129

Evelyn separated from her husband George, who died abt 1967, age 60. Evelyn died in Burnley, Lancashire on 10 Dec 1987, she was age 81.

George and Evelyn had following children:

46 i. Sheila May (1929-2004) Sheila May, born on 27 Mar 1929 in Brierfield, Lancashire. Sheila May died in Ipswich, Suffolk on 7 Apr 2004, age 75.

Sheila May married Thomas Gregory LEWIS, born abt 1922, died abt 2004, age 82.

ii. Living HAYWARD, female.

Living HAYWARD married Living CHADWICK.

On 29 Jul 1968 she married a second time, to James MATTHEWS, in Burnley, Lancashire. James

56 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON was born on 24 Sep 1906 in Lanchester, Durham and died in Burnley, Lancashire on 3 Apr 1994, aged 87.

James & Evelyn had the following children: i. Living MATTHEWS, female Living MATTHEWS married Living NEWELL

ii. Living MATTHEWS, male Living MATTHEWS married Living GASIOROWSKA

iii. Living MATTHEWS Living MATTHEWS married Living GALLOWAY

iv. Living MATTHEWS Living MATTHEWS married Living PENNY

30. Harry YOXALL was born on 23 Jun 1909 in Castle St, Brierfield, Lancashire and died in Nelson, Lancashire on 28 Mar 1975, age 65. Harry YOXALL & Ada IBBOTSON

The 1911 census records Harry with his father Benjamin Ernest YOXALL and stepmother Mary Ann MITCHELL at 24 Ripon Street, Nelson, Lancashire 129

It is thought that Harry YOXALL was also known as Hartley YOXALL, as a Hartley YOXALL born 1900-1910, son of Benjamin and Mary Ellen DENNISON, is recorded by descendants of this line. There are no other known children of this couple that could be Hartley.

In Jul 1936 when Harry was 27, he married Ada IBBOTSON, daughter of Amos IBBOTSON & Mary Alice CROWTHER . Ada was born on 26 Aug 1915 at 9 Scarlett Street, Nelson, Lancashire. She died in Chorleywood, Hertfordshire on 15 Nov 2001, age 86.

They had the following children: 47 i. Living YOXALL, female 48 ii. Living YOXALL, male

31. Thomas Henry YOXALL was born abt Jun 1907 in District of Burnley, Lancashire. The 1911 census records him with his parents Johnny and Sarah at 76 Carleton Street, Nelson, Lancashire. 137

In 1928 when Thomas Henry was age 21, he married Doris E. CAUSEY, in District of Burnley, Lancashire.

They had the following children: i. Living YOXALL.

Living YOXALL married Living ASH.

ii. Living YOXALL

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Living YOXALL married Living McAUGHEY

32. Verlie YOXALL was born on 7 Jun 1910 in 76 Carleton St, Nelson, Lancashire. The 1911 census records her with her parents Johnny and Sarah at 76 Carleton Street, Nelson, Lancashire. 137 Verlie died in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia abt 1992, she was 81.

In 1933 when Verlie was 23, she married John WOLSTENHOLME, in Nelson, Lancashire. John died abt 1965 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.

They had the following children: 49 i. Living WOLSTENHOLME, female 50 ii. Living WOLSTENHOLME, male

33. Hilda YOXALL. Born on 30 Mar 1899 in Brierfield, Lancashire. was baptised on 7 May 1899 in St. Luke, Brierfield.122

abt Jun 1925 when Hilda was 26, she married Leonard ROBINSON, in District of Burnley, Lancashire.

They had one child: i. Living ROBINSON.

34. Thomas YOXALL was born on 4 Nov 1900 in Brierfield, Lancashire and baptised on 28 Nov 1900 in St. Luke, Brierfield (PR3171/1/2 sht 1 of 1 page 27 entry no. 214)121 122. Thomas's father Lewis was a Weaver, living in Brierfield. On the 1901 census, Thomas was living with his parents at 3 Every St, Brierfield, Lancashire.

It is known that a Thomas Yoxall was a Chemist with a shop, 11 Burnley Rd, Brierfield, from approx. 1927 to 1937. A note for the Golden Wedding of Thomas's parents records proves this Thomas was the son of Lewis Yoxall & Elizabeth Sumner and that he had moved to Skipton with his wife and family, the report included the following:-

Mr. & Mrs. Yoxall have a son (Mr. Tom Yoxall, M.P.S., of Skipton) and two daughters, and there are eight grandchildren.

On 10 Oct 1930 when Thomas was 29, he married Sarah Eveline JACKSON daughter of Arthur JACKSON, in Brierfield, Baptists Church. A report was printed in a local newspaper.

Brierfield Chemist's Wedding Nelson Leader - News - 11 October 1930 Thomas Yoxall & Sarah Eveline Jackson married 7 October 1930

The Baptist Church, Brierfield, was crowded on Tuesday on the occasion of the wedding of Mr. Thomas Yoxall, the well known Brierfield chemist, son of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Yoxall, of 94 Chapel- street, and Miss Eveline Jackson, third daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Jackson, of 90 Reedley- road, Brierfield, a popular member of the Baptist Choir.

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The ceremony was performed by Mr. Wm. Greenwood, elder of the church, and Mr. Leonard Robinson, brother-in-law, of the bridegroom played the wedding music. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dainty long dress of white crepe suede with wreath and veil, and carried a sheaf of pink roses. The bridesmaids were Miss Edna Jackson, sister of the bride, and Miss Winifred Yoxall, sister of the bridegroom. Each wore a pretty dress of lemon crepe suede with floral ninon coatee and hat and shoes to match, and carried a sheaf of cream roses.

The best man was Mr. Leslie Herne, of Bolton, and Mr. Reuben Jackson was groomsman. The guests were afterwards entertained to tea and a social evening at the Baptist School. There was a large number of presents. The bridgegroom's gift to the bride was a string of pearls, and the bride's gift to the bridegroom a gold signet ring. The honeymoon is being spent at Morecambe, after which Mr. & Mrs. Yoxall will reside at 11, Burnley-road, Brierfield. Miss Ida Jackson, sister of the bride, designed and made the wedding dresses.123 124

Though known as Eveline, a member of the Baptist Church, Brierfield, Lancashire confirmed she was actually Sarah Eveline on the marriage register.123

They had the following children: i. Living YOXALL, female

ii. Living YOXALL, female

35. Fred YOXALL was born abt 1901 at 186 Hibson Rd, Nelson. In 1911 he was living with his parents at 182 Hibson Road, Nelson Lancashire.142

Fred attended St. Paul's School until he was 12 years old, went half time Weaving until 13, then full time Weaving. Married Martha HOUGH in 1924 at St. Pauls Church, Nelson lived in Chapelhouse Rd, worked as a Weaver. Later on in life he became a Tatler at Samuel Holdings Mill, Barrowford. They had two children. Both Fred & Martha moved to Chadderton, nr. Oldham to be near their children and they both died there.

They had the following children: 51 i. Joyce (~1934-~1985) Fred YOXALL & ii. Living YOXALL Martha HOUGH

36. Alice YOXALL was born on 8 Jul 1903 in 186 Hibson Rd, Nelson, Lancashire. In 1911 she was living with her parents at 182 Hibson Road, Nelson Lancashire.142

Alice died in Jun 1938, age 34, and is buried at St. Pauls, Nelson. She attended St. Paul’s School, left at age 12 and did half time Weaving / School alternate mornings and afternoons. Alice married Joseph Turner Hindle, later moving to 73 Napier St Nelson. She was a very good singer, but tragically died giving childbirth to her only child Alice, because of a hemorage. Her daughter Alice, born 2 months premature, weighed just 3lbs.

On 11 Sep 1926 when Alice was 23, she married Joseph Turner HINDLE, in Congregational

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Chapel, Brierfield.

They had one child: i. Alice was born on 18 Jun 1938 and died abt Jul 2005, age 67.

On 5 Sep 1959 when Alice was 21, she married living BARTLE, in Reedyford Methodist Chapel.

37. Horace YOXALL was born on 19 Mar 1906 in 186 Hibson Rd, Nelson, Lancashire. In 1911 he was living with his parents at 182 Hibson Road, Nelson Lancashire.142

Attending St. Paul’s School, Horace left at age 12 went half time waving in the Mill. Eventually he trained and passed out as a Tatler at Samuel Holdings Mill. He married Lilly Hudson on 11 Sep 1933 at St. Pauls Church, living at Greenfield St, Barrowford. Horace was a very good singer. He died 28 Jul 1984, age 78.

Horace featured in the local paper following a winfall:- Nelson Leader - 13 Jan 1967, page 8 A Bingo win A local man had a windfall of almost £3,000 at a bingo session at the Regent Bingo Club, Nelson on Saturday night. He was Mr. Horace Yoxall, 19 Earl Street, Nelson, who will be presented with the cheque at the Regent within the next 14 days.125

On 11 Sep 1933 when Horace was 27, he married Lily HUDSON, in St Paul, Little Marsden, Lancashire.

They had the following children: i. Living YOXALL, female

Living YOXALL married Living METCALFE.

ii. Living YOXALL, female

Living YOXALL married living WOODVINE

38. Jenny ARMISTEAD was the eldest child. She married R. HAWORTH.

They had one child: i. Living HAWORTH, female

39. John / Jack Yoxall ARMISTEAD was born abt 1915 and died in Burnley General Hospital, Burnley, Lancashire on 12 Mar 2007, age 92. He was cremated on 16 Mar 2007 in Skipton Crematorium, Skipton, Yorkshire. All this information, and his family, was taken from a death announcement in a local paper.

Nelson Leader - 16 Mar 2007 Death Announcements -ARMISTEAD John Yoxall (Jack)

ARMISTEAD John Yoxall (Jack) On March 12th, in Burnley General Hospital, Jack, aged 92

60 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON years, widower of Vena, husband of Mabel, father of Roger and grandpa of Corinne, Rosie, Tom and Mary Jane. A service will be held at 1 p.m. today Friday, March 16th at Skipton Crematorium. Will friends please accept this as the only intimation. Family flowers only please by request, donations if desired to Diabetes U.K.126

As can be seen from the death announcement, Jack was also known as John. He had one child, Roger, and four grandchildren, Corinne, Rosie, Tom and Mary Jane. It is not possible from the death announcement for Jack to know Roger's mother. He was also a twin with his brother Jim John / Jack Yoxall first married Vena (UNKNOWN). The death announcement records her forename as Vena. Though this is not a familiar name it is indeed the correct. Seemingly her father was hoping for a boy, who he intended to call Irvine, and this is a corruption of the name used for his daughter.

John / Jack & Vena had one child: 52 i. Living ARMISTEAD, male

John / Jack & his second spouse, Living BARRITT, had no children.

40. James ARMISTEAD.

James & Jack / John were twins. James married Joyce GILLIAT.

They had the following children: i. Living ARMISTEAD, female ii. Living ARMISTEAD, female

41. Edith YOXALL was born abt Dec 1914 in District of Burnley, Lancashire.

abt Sep 1935 when Edith was 20, she married Alan ELLIS, son of Harry ELLIS & Alice (UNKNOWN), in District of Burnley, Lancashire. Alan was born abt 1911 and died in WWI on H.M.S Courageous on 7 Sep 1939, when his ship was sunk. He is recorded on the CWGC website.

Commonwealth War Grave Commission Website In Memory of Sick Berth Attendant ALAN ELLIS D/SBR/X 6988, H.M.S. Courageous., Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve who died age 28 on 17 September 1939. Son of Harry and Alice Ellis, of Brierfield, Lancashire; husband of Edith Ellis, of Brierfield. Remembered with honour PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

They had the following children: i. Living ELLIS, male. ii. Living ELLIS, female

42. Doris YOXALL was born abt Sep 1916 in District of Burnley, Lancashire.

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Doris first married Jack FARRER

They had the following children: 53 i. Living FARRER, female ii. Living FARRER, male

Living FARRER married living STRATFORD.

L – R Doris YOXALL, Mary Jane YOXALL nee LISTER, Edith YOXALL

Doris second married George BROOKES. They had no children.

43. Margaret YOXALL was born on 24 Nov 1921 and died in Hull, Humberside on 19 Jan 2003, age 81. Further details of the STUTTARD family can be found at the Stuttard Family History web site - treefic.com/treefic/stuttard_history. Some details relevant to the YOXALL line include:-

Margaret Stuttard (nee Yoxall) Death registered Hull Jan 2003 - Vol 5501A Entry 290 Born 24th November 1921 Married Thomas Geoffrey Stuttard 1948 at Burnley children:- Living STUTTARD, male John Stuttard Birth registered Burnley 1st Qtr 1890 - Vol 8e Page 207 1891 Census: 3371-160-39-234 aged 1 Address 1 Granville St, Briercliffe 1901 Census: 3868-56-24-140 aged 11 Address 19 Granville St, Briercliffe Death registers Burnley 3rd Qtr 1962 Vol 10b Page 574 aged 72 Cremated at Burnley crematorium - ashes in family plot (6152) 1890 - born to Margaret and Adam Stuttard at 1 Granville St, Harle Syke 1920 - Married Alice Hannah Pickles at Burnley 12th February 1921 son Thomas Geoffrey Stuttard born at Burnley 1927 Daughter Margaret Stuttard born at Burnley 7th August 1962 died at Burnley General Hospital 14th August 1962 cremated at Burnley Crematorium (6152)

In 1948 Margaret married Thomas Geofffey STUTTARD, born on 12 Feb 1921 in Burnley, Lancashire, son of John STUTTARD (~1890-1962) & Alice Hannah PICKLES, in Angle St Baptist Chapel, Burnley Marriage report in local newspaper Stuttard - Yoxall Angle street Baptist Chapel, Burnley, was decorated with pink carnations, scabious and pink and white gladioli on Saturday for the wedding of Mr. Thomas Geoffrey Stuttard, of 11 Kimberley street, Harle Syke, and Miss Margaret Yoxall of 313 Briercliffe road, Burnley.

The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dress of white moss crepe, with veil of Brussels net and headdress of seed pearls, and she carried a bouquet of pink roses and white

62 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON heather. She was attended by Miss Dorothy Yoxall (cousin), Miss Margaret Stuttard (sister of the bridegroom) and Miss Grace Ann Haythornthwaite, who wore dresses of Hyacinth blue moss crepe and white headdresses and carried bouquets of white carnations. Best man was Mr. Eric Haythornthwaite (bride's cousin), and the groomsmen were Mr. W. Stuttard and Mr. J. Pickles (bridegrooms uncle's). The page was David John Haythornthwaite. Mr. J. Kendall (bride's cousin) was usher.

The service, which was conducted by Mr. E. Yoxall (bride's uncle), included the hymns, "Blest be the tie that binds" and "O, perfect love." Mr. A. Clerk was organist. Following a reception at Storey's Café, Harle Syke, the couple left for the honeymoon in North Wales, the bride travelling in a blue dress and tweed coat with accessories to tone. Their future residence will be 313 Briercliffe road, Burnley. Among the presents was one from the staff of the Burnley Rural Council, where the bridegroom is employed. Mr. Stuttard is clerk to the Briercliffe Parish Council.127

Thomas and Margaret are believed to have had 3 children, but only 2 are known to date. i. Living STUTTARD, male

ii. Living STUTTARD, male

64. Mary JOBLING Born abt Jun 1920 in Burnley, Lancashire. Occupation: Clerk

On 25 Jan 1942 when Mary was 21, she married James Frederick ALLEN, son of William James ALLEN, in St Peter Parish Church, Burnley, Lancashire. Born on 6 Dec 1912. James Frederick died in Plymouth, Devon in Sep 1993, he was 80. Occupation: School Master.

They had the following children: i. Living JOBLING, female.

ii. Livng JOBLING, female.

Fifth Generation - Peter & Martha’s g’g’gchildren & g’g’g’grandchildren ------44. Thomas YOXALL was born on 6 Oct 1922 in District of Burnley, Lancashire. He died in District of Burnley & Pendle, Lancashire abt Apr 1996, he was age 73.

In 1947 Thomas first married Margaret Ann WALSH, in the District of Nelson, Lancashire. Margaret was born abt 1929 and died in District of Nelson, Lancashire on 16 May 2000, she was age 71. Thomas and Margaret Ann were divorced abt 1953 in District of Nelson, Lancashire.

Thomas & Margaret Ann had one child:

54 i. Living YOXALL, female

Thomas married for a second time in 1962 to Mary KING in the District of Nelson, Lancashire. However, the couple divorced abt 1972. There is a possible GRO death for Mary YOXALL nee KING, which records a death for Mary Yoxall, born 8 Mar 1922, died Dec 2004, age 82, District of Burnley and Pendle Lancashire. No evidence is available to confim this is correct, but at this time there are no other Mary YOALL, by birth or marriage, that fit the timframe for her birth.

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Thomas & Mary had one child:

55 i. Living YOXALL, male

When age 57, Thomas married for a third time in 1979, to Kathleen BROWN, in the District of Burnley & Pendle, Lancashire. There is a possible GRO death for Kathleen in Dec 2004, age 75, with her birth recorded as 27 Jul 1929, District of Burnley & Pendle. There are no other Kathleen YOXALL, by birth or marriage, that fit the timeframe for her birth.

45. Living YOXALL married living HARAN

They had the following children:

56 i. Living YOXALL, male

57 ii. Living YOXALL, female

46. Sheila May HAYWARD. Born on 27 Mar 1929 in Brierfield, Lancashire. Sheila May died in Ipswich, Suffolk on 7 Apr 2004, she was 75.

Sheila May married Thomas Gregory LEWIS. Born abt 1922. Thomas Gregory died abt 2004, he was 82.

They had one child: i. Living LEWIS, male

47. Living YOXALL married Roderick William GREEN.

Roderick William GREEN was the son of Charles GREEN (1905-1987) & Bessie Margaret MAHONEY (1904-1986), who married in Gatooma, Southern Rhodesia. He was born on 29 Jun 1936 in Seaford, East Sussex and died died in Sydney, Australia in May 1997, age 60. Educated at Lewes Grammer School, his occupations included, Policeman and Taxi Driver.

They had the following children:

58 i. Living GREEN, male

59 ii. Living GREEN, male

48. Living YOXALL, male

Living YOXALL married Living STOCKS.

They had the following children: i. Living YOXALL, male.

ii. Living YOXALL, male

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49. Living WOLSTENHOLME, female

Living WOLSTENHOLME married Living TOMKINSON.

They had the following children: 60 i. Living TOMKINSON, male

61 ii. Living TOMKINSON, male

62 iii. Living TOMKINSON, female

50. Living WOLSTENHOLME, male

Living YOXALL married Valma UNKNOWN.

They had one child: 63 i. Living WOLSTENHOLME, male

Living YOXALL second married Margaret UNKNOWN.

51. Joyce YOXALL was born abt 1934 in Nelson, Lancashire and died in Chadderton, nr. Oldham abt 1985, she was age 51. abt 1951 when Joyce was 17, she first married at Reedyford Methodist Church.

They had one child: i. Living male

Joyce second married an unknown KING.

52. Living ARMISTEAD, male

Living ARMISTEAD married (UNKNOWN).

They had the following children: i. Living ARMISTEAD, female

ii. Living ARMISTEAD, female

iii. Living ARMISTEAD, male

iv. Living ARMISTEAD, female

53. Living FARRER, female

Living FARRER married Living STOREY

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They had one child: i. Living STOREY, female

Sixth Generation Peter & Martha’s g’g’g’gchildren & g’g’g’g’g’grandchildren ------

54. Living YOXALL, female

Living YOXALL married William Geoffrey THORNTON. He was born abt 1934 and died abt 2001, he was age 67.

They had the following children: i. Living THORNTON, male

ii. Living THORNTON, female

55. Living YOXALL, male married Living BENNETT

They had the following child:

i Living YOXALL, male

56. Living YOXALL, male

Living YOXALL first married Living SPOONER, in District of Burnley / Pendle.

They had the following children: i. Living YOXALL, female

ii. Living YOXALL, male

Living YOXALL second married Living McINNIS,

They had one child: i. Living YOXALL, male.

57. Living YOXALL, female

Living YOXALL married Living DUFFY.

They had the following children: i. Living DUFFY, female

ii. Living DUFFY, male.

58. Living GREEN married living KENNEDY

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They had the following children: i. Living GREEN, male

ii. Living GREEN, female

iii. Living GREEN, female

59. Living GREEN married living HARRINGTON

They had the following children: i. Living GREEN, female

ii. Living GREEN, male

60. Living TOMKINSON.

Living TOMKINSON married Living BRACEY.

They had the following children: i. Living TOMKINSON, male.

ii. Living TOMKINSON, female

iii. Living TOMKINSON, female

61. Living TOMKINSON.

Living TOMKINSON first married Living AUTIN, had no children and later divorced.

Living TOMKINSON second married Living WILKINSON.

They had the following children: i. Living TOMKINSON, female

ii. Living TOMKINSON, male.

62. Living TOMKINSON.

Living TOMKINSON married Living WORKER.

They had the following children: i. Living WORKER, male

ii. Living WORKER, male

iii. Living WORKER, male

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63. Living WOLSTENHOLME.

Living WOLSTEMHOLME married UNKNOWN.

They had the following children: i. Living WOLSTEMHOLME, male

ii. Living WOLSTEMHOLME, female

1 Baptism Register, Chapelry of Church Hulme in the County of Chester in the Year 1813, Reference:- MF 49, Page 3,Baptised, October 28, entry no. 23

2 Marriage Register, Middlewich, Cheshire, Reference:- MF86/4, Page 241, entry no. 721

3 "Family of Peter Yoxall in 1841," Cotton, Cheshire, HO107/122/5, folio 3, page 18, Peter Yoxall, age 25, Ag. Lab., born Cheshire, Martha Yoxall, age 20, born Cheshire, William Yoxall, age 5, born Cheshire, John Yoxall, age 1, born Cheshire.

4 "Baptism Register," Frances YOXALL, 19 Jul 1835, Church Hulme, Cheshire, entry no. 631, Cotton, Peter & Martha YOXALL, Peter was a Labourer, Chapelry of Church Hulme, Cheshire.

5 "Family of Peter Yoxall in 1851," Causey Foot, Little Marsden, Lancs, HO107, piece 2254, folio 128, page 9, Peter Yoxall, Head, Mar, age 37, Plate Layer, Cheshire, Holmes Chapel, Martha Yoxall, Wife, Mar, age 34, Plate Layer's Wife, Cheshire, Holmes Chapel, William Yoxall, Son, age 13, Weaver, Cheshire, Cotton, John Yoxall, Son, age 11, Scholar, Cheshire, Cotton, Thomas Yoxall, Son, age 6, Scholar, Lancashire, Carnforth, Moses Yoxall, Son, age 4, Scholar, Westmoreland, George Yoxall, Son, age 3 months, Lancashire, Marsden.

6 "Family of Peter Yoxall in 1861," Hudsons Row, Little Marsden, Lancashire, RG9, piece 3077, folio 42, page 38, Peter Yoxall, Head, Mar, age 47, Railway Plate Layer, Cheshire, Holmes Chapel, Martha Yoxall, Wife, Mar, age 44, Cheshire, Holmes Chapel, William Yoxall, Son, Unm, age 23, Power Loom Cotton Weaver, Cheshire, Holmes Chapel, John Yoxall, Son, Unm, age 21, Power Loom Cotton Weaver, Cheshire, Holmes Chapel, Thomas Yoxall, Son, Unm, age 16, Power Loom Cotton Weaver, Lancashire, Carnforth, Moses Yoxall, Son, Unm, age 14, Power Loom Cotton Weaver, Westmoreland, Burton, George Yoxall, Son, age 10, Scholar, Lancashire, Little Marsden, Richard Yoxall, Son, age 6, Scholar, Lancashire, Little Marsden, Mary Anne Yoxall, Daur, age 4, Lancashire, Little Marsden, Jane Yoxall, Daur, age 3, Lancashire, Little Marsden, Margaret Ellen Yoxall, age 1, Lancashire, Little Marsden.

7 "Family of Peter Yoxall in 1871," Colne Rd, Brierfield, Lancs, RG10, piece 4155, folio 92, page 6, Peter Yoxall, Head, Widr, age 56, Plate Layer, Cheshire, Holmes Chapel, William Yoxall, Son, Unm, age 34, Labourer, Cheshire, Holmes Chapel, Richard Yoxall, Son, Unm, age 16, Cotton Weaver, Lancashire, Brierfield, Mary A. Yoxall, Daur, age 14, Cotton Weaver, Lancashire, Brierfield, Sarah J. Yoxall, Daur, age 12, Cotton Weaver, Lancashire,

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Brierfield, Margaret E. Yoxall, age 10, Gen Domestic, Lancashire, Brierfield, Susannah Yoxall, Daur, age 8, Scholar, Lancashire, Brierfield, Henry Yoxall, Son, age 6, Scholar, Lancashire, Brierfield.

8 "Death Certificate," Martha Yoxall, died 26 Nov 1866

9 There are 2 other YOXALL in this area on the GRO who may have been children of Peter and Martha, as there were no other YOXALL families in the area except that of Peter and Martha. A Martha YOXALL birth was registered in the Burnley District in the December quarter 1852, vol 8e, page 175 and a death in the September quarter 1853, vol 8e, page 102. There is also a birth and a death for a Peter YOXALL registered in the Burnley District in the March quarter 1864, vol 8e, page 220 and vol 8e, page 188. The fact both children had the same name as their parents' supports this suggestion. None of Peter and Martha's children were married at the time of either the birth of Martha or Peter. It is also worth adding that the couple had already had a child Peter, who sadly died age 2. 10 "Baptism Register," William YOXALL, 3 Dec 1837, Church Hulme, Cheshire, entry no. 708, Cotton, Peter & Martha YOXALL, Peter was a Labourer, Chapelry of Church Hulme, Cheshire

11 "William Yoxall in 1881," Lion, Coates, York, RG11, piece 4305, folio 95, page 5, James Whalley, Head, U, age 48, Master (Barge), Brierfield, Lancashire, William Whalley, Bro, M, age 57, Mate (Barge), Brierfield, Lancashire, William Yoxall, U, age 43, Coal Heaver, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire. Coates is a Sub District of Barnoldswick and a District of Skipton, the former now in Lancashire and the latter in Yorkshire.

12 "Baptism record," James Yoxall, 3rd June 1849, St. Paul, Little Marsden, Lancashire

13 "Marriage Record," Peter Yoxall & Sarah Madden (nee Latham), 13th September 1873, Parish Church of St. Batholomew, Colne, Lancashire

14 "Death Certificate," Peter Yoxall, Date of Death 30 Sep 1875

15 Colne, Nelson, Brierfield,2 Oct 1875,Colne & Nelson Times," page 4 column 3.

16 Colne, Nelson, Brierfield,9 Oct 1875,"Colne & Nelson Times," page 4 column 2.

17 "Baptism Register," John YOXALL, 15 Sep 1839, Church Hulme, Cheshire, entry no. 752, Cotton, Cheshire, Peter & Martha YOXALL, Peter was a Labourer, Church Hulme Parish Church, Cheshire

18 "Marriage Register," John Yoxall & Betty Duerden, 2nd March 1867, St. Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire

19 "Family of John Yoxall in 1871," Colne Rd, Brierfield, Lancs, RG10, piece 4155, folio 92, page 5, John Yoxall, Head, Mar, age 32, Grocer, Cheshire, Holmes Chapel, Betty Yoxall, Wife, Mar, age 29, Lancashire, Little Marsden, Martha Yoxall, Daur, age 3, Lancashire, Little Marsden, Margaret Yoxall, Daur, age 1, Lancashire, Little Marsden, John Duerden, Boarder, Unm, age 22, Carter, Lancashire, Brierfield.

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20 "Family of John Yoxall in 1881," 96 Colne Rd, Great & Little Marsden, Lancs, RG11, piece 4162, folio 75, page 14, John Yoxall, Head, M, age 42, Grocer, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, Betty Yoxall, Wife, M, age 39, Little Marsden, Martha Yoxall, Daur, age 13, Cotton Weaver, Little Marsden, Margaret Yoxall, Daur, age 11, Scholar, Little Marsden, Benjamin Ernest Yoxall, Son, age 8, Scholar, Little Marsden, James Yoxall, Son, age 5, Scholar, Little Marsden.

21 "Family of John & Betty Yoxall in 1891," 98 Colne Rd, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG12, piece 3379, folio 70, page 27 & page 28, Betty Yoxall, Head, Wid, age 49, Grocer, Little Marsden, Lancashire, Margaret Yoxall, Dau, S, age 21, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Benjamin Yoxall, Son, S, age 18, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, James Yoxall, Son, S, age 15, Grocers Assistant, Brierfield, Lancashire. recorded as FOXALL on Ancestry.co.uk

22 "Baptism record," Martha Yoxall, 12th April 1868, Little Marsden, Lancashire

23 "Family of Thomas Yoxall in 1871," High St, Brierfield, Lancs, RG10, piece 4155, folio 162, page 26, Tho Yoxall, Head, Mar, age 26, Cotton Weaver, Carnforth, Lancashire, Sarah Yoxall, Wife, Mar, age 22, Cotton Weaver, Marsden, Lancashire, William Yoxall, Son, Unm, age 1, Marsden, Lancashire.

24 "Family of Thomas Yoxall in 1881," 13 Elm Street, Great & Little Marsden, Lancashire, RG11, piece 4161, folio 84, page 21, Thomas Yoxall, Head, M, age 36, Cotton Overlooker, Carnforth, Lancashire, Nancy Yoxall, Wife, M, age 35, House Keeper, Reedymoor, Lancashire, William Yoxall, Son, age 11, Scholar, Brierfield, Lancashire, Henry Yoxall, Son, age 9, Scholar, Brierfield, Lancashire, Peter Yoxall, Son, age 2, Infant, Colne, Lancashire, Johnny Yoxall, Son, age 7m, Infant, Colne, Lancashire.

25 "Family of Thomas Yoxall in 1891," 10 Turner St, Nelson, Lancashire, RG12, piece 3376, folio 66, page 14, Thomas Yoxall, Head, M, age 46, Tackler Cotton, Carnforth, Lancashire, Nancy Yoxall, Wife, M, age 45, Colne, Yorkshire, Henry Yoxall, Son, S, age 19, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Peter Yoxall, Son, S, age 11, Cotton Weaver, Colne, Yorkshire, Johnny Yoxall, Son, age 10, Cotton Weaver, Colne, Yorkshire, Jessy Yoxall, Son, age 9, Scholar, Nelson, Lancashire.

26 "Marriage Register," Thomas Yoxall & Sarah Eastwood, 15th May 1869, St. Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire

27 Mr D. J. Ellis carried out an extensive analysis of Yoxall families in the Burnley area in 1983, using Great & Little Marsden parish records and actual civil registration certificates. His family tree has been used as a starting point whereby each family member has been verified from other sources, and extra or new details for Peter Yoxall, Martha Brereton and their descendants have been added.

28 "Henry & Martha J. Yoxall in 1901," 7 Charles St, Nelson, Lancashire, RG13, piece 3380, folio 73, page 4, John Bowker, Head, M, age 51, Cotton Weaver, Burnley, Lancashire, Nannie Bowker, Wife, M, age 52, Brierfield, Lancashire, John Bowker, Son, S age 19, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Mary Bowker, Daur, age 10, Barrowford, Barrowford, Lancashire, Henry Yoxall, Boarder, S, age

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29, Cotton Loom Overlooker, Brierfield, Lancashire, Martha J. Yoxall, Boarder, S, age 28, Cotton Weaver, Burnley, Lancashire.

29 "UK Wills & Admons Index 1843-1953," Copy at Colne Library, Lancashire – Brierfield YOXALL

30 Nelson Leader, Nelson / Brierfield, July 15th 1910 - In Memory of Harry Yoxall

31 "Birth Certificate," Martha Jane Yoxall, Born 9th November 1872, Ivy Street, Burnley, Lancashire

32 "Martha Jane Yoxall in 1881," 6 Cross St, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG11 piece 4162, folio 90, page 3, Ellen Eastwood, Head, W, age 65, Housekeeper, Brierfield, Lancashire, Elizabeth Eastwood, Daur, U, age 41, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Smith Eastwood, Son, M, age 37, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Mary Eastwood, Daur, U, age 35, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Joseph Eastwood, Son, U, age 22, Cotton Twister, Brierfield, Lancashire, Richard Holden, Boarder, M, age 25, Cotton Over Looker, Brierfield, Lancashire, Ellen Holden, Boarder, M, age 25, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Sarah J. Eastwood, Boarder, U, age 13, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Maragaret A. Eastwood, Boarder, age 9, Scholar, Brierfield, Lancashire, Martha Jane Yoxall, Boarder, age 8, Scholar, Brierfield, Lancashire. Although Martha Jane Yoxall is shown as being born in Brierfield, her birth certificate states she was born on Ivy St, Burnley. Her mother Sarah Yoxall nee Eastwood is not on the 1881 census and it is assumed Sarah died between 1872 and 1876, as Martha's father married again in 1876.

33 "Martha Jane Yoxall in 1891," 22 Charles St, Nelson, Lancashire, RG12, piece 3376, folio 31, page 48, John Bowker, Head, M, age 40, Cotton Weaver, Burnley, Lancashire, Nanny Bowker, Wife, M, age 41, Brierfield, Lancashire, James W. Bowker, Son, S, age 16, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, John Bowker, Son, age 9, Scholar, Brierfield, Lancashire, Mary Bowker, Daur, age 6 months, Barrowford, Lancashire, Martha J. Yoxall, Boarder, S, age 18, Cotton Weaver, Burnley, Lancashire.

34 "Family of George HOWARTH in 1851," Reedy Moor, Foulridge, Colne, Lancashire, HO107, piece 2254, folio 349, page 13, George HOWARTH, Head, Mar, age 30, Hand Loom Weaver, Foulridge, Lancashire, Zilla HOWARTH, Wife, Mar, age 31, Hand Loom Weaver, Foulridge, Lancashire, Albert HOWARTH, Son, age 8, Bobbin Winder, Colne, Lancashire, John HOWARTH, Son, age 6, Scholar, Colne, Lancashire, Nancy HOWARTH, Daur, age 5, Colne, Lancashire, Martha HOWARTH, Daur, age 3, Colne, Lancashire.

35 "Family of George HOWARTH in 1861," Guy Syke, Colne, Lancashire, RG9, piece 3079, folio 82, page 31 & 32., George HOWARTH, Head, Mar, age 38, Railway Plate Layer, Foulridge, Lancashire, Mary HOWARTH, Wife, Mar, age 32, Colne, Lancashire, Nancy HOWARTH, Daur, age 16, Cotton Powerloom Weaver, Foulridge, Lancashire, Martha HOWARTH, Daur, age 14, Cotton Spinner, Foulridge, Lancashire, Tom HOWARTH, Son, age 1, Colne, Lancashire.

36 "Nancy HOWARTH in 1871," Mill Green, Grocer Shop, Colne, Lancashire, RG10,

71 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON

piece 4157, folio 155, page 28, William HEAP, Head, Mar, age 45, Grocer & Cotton Weaver, Colne, Lancashire, Isabella HEAP, Wife, age 44, Marsden, Weaver, Thomas HEAP, Son, Un, age 24, Cotton Weaver, Marsden, Lancashire, Lee HEAP, Son, Un, age 19, Cotton Weaver, Marsden, Lancashire, Lee HEAP, Grand Son, age 3, Colne, Lancashire, Nancy HOWARTH, Boarder, Un, age 24, Cotton Spinner, Colne, Lancashire, Sarah LLOYD Lodger, Unm age 12, Gen Servant, Liverpool, Lancashire. Nancy HOWARTH is believed to be the future spouse of Thomas YOXALL, son of Peter YOXALL and Martha BRERETON.

37 "Family of Thomas Yoxall & Nancy Howarth in 1901," 36 Midland St, Nelson, Lancashire, RG13, piece 3880, folio 161, page 41, Nancy Yoxall, Head, Wid, age 55, Colne, Lancashire, Jesse Yoxall, Son, S, age 19, Wood Turners Apprentice, Nelson, Lancashire.

38 "Marriage Register,", Thomas Yoxall & Nancy Howarth, 3rd June 1876, St John The Evangelist, Great Marsden, Lancashire

39 "Family of Moses Yoxall in 1871," Bridge St, Brierfield, Lancs, RG10, piece 4155, folio 97, page 16, Moses Yoxall, Head, Mar, age 24, Cotton Weaver, Cheshire, Burton, Margaret Yoxall, Wife, Mar, age 22, Cotton Weaver, Lancashire, Brierfield, Arthur Yoxall, Son, age 11 mo, Lancashire, Brierfield.

40 "Family of Moses Yoxall in 1881," 14 Bridge St, Brierfield, Lancs, RG11 piece 4162 folio 89 page 1, Moses Yoxall, Head, M, age 34, Cotton Weaver, Berton, Staffordshire, Margaret Yoxall, Wife, M, age 32, Housekeeper, Brierfield, Lancs, Sarah Yoxall, Daur, U, age 10, Scholar, Brierfield, Lancs, Arthur Yoxall, Son, U, age 9, Scholar, Brierfield, Lancs, Lewis Yoxall, Son, U, age 7, Scholar, Brierfield, Lancs, Peter Yoxall, Son, U, age 5, Scholar Brierfield, Lancs, Margaret Yoxall, Daur, age 2, Brierfield, Lancs, Susannah Yoxall, Daur, age 6 m, Brierfield, Lancs.

41 "Family of Moses Yoxall in 1891," 26 St. James St, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG12, piece 3379, folio 140, page 32, Moses Yoxall, Head, M, age 44, Cotton Weaver, Burton, Ches, Margt Yoxall, Head, M, age 43, Brierfield, Lancashire, Arthur Yoxall, Son, S, age 20, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Sarah Yoxall, Daur, S, age 19, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Lewis Yoxall, Son, S, age 17, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Peter Yoxall, Son, S, age 15, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Maggie Yoxall, Daur, S, age 12, Scholar, Brierfield, Lancashire, Sissie Yoxall, Daur, S, age 10, Scholar, Brierfield, Lancashire, Charlie Yoxall, Son, S, age 8, Scholar, Brierfield, Lancashire, Moses Yoxall, Son, S, age 6, Scholar, Brierfield, Lancashire, Lizzie Yoxall, Daur, S, age 2, Brierfield, Lancashire.

42 "Family of Moses Yoxall in 1901," 26 St. James St, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG13, piece 3884, folio 95, page 13, Moses Yoxall, Head, M, age 54, Cotton Weaver, Burton, Staffordshire, Margaret Yoxall, Wife, M, age 52, Brierfield, Lancashire, Sarah Yoxall, Daur, S, age 29, Brierfield, Lancashire, Margaret Yoxall, Daur, S, age 22, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Susannah Yoxall, Daur, S, age 20, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Charlie Yoxall, Son, S, age 18, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Moses Yoxall, Son, S, age 16, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Lizzie Yoxall, Daur, S, age 12, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, John Yoxall, Son, S, age 9, Brierfield,

72 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON

Lancashire.

43 Obituary - Burnley Express 26th September 1917 - Death of Moses Yoxall

44 "Marriage Certificate," Moses Yoxall and Margaret Bannister, 20th June 1868, St. Bartholomew, Colne, Lancashire

45 "Family of Thomas BANNISTER in 1851," Hey Head, Little Marsden, Lancashire, HO107, piece 2254, folio 95, page 17, Thomas BANNISTER, Head, Mar, age 34, Collier, Marsden, Lancashire, Sarah BANNISTER, Wife, Mar, age 36, Weaver, Marsden, Lancashire, John BANNISTER, Son, age 10, Scholar, Marsden, Lancashire, Betty BANNISTER, Daur, age 4, Scholar, Marsden, Lancashire, Margaret BANNISTER, Daur, age 2, Marsden, Lancashire, Charles BANNISTER, Son, age 10 mo, Marsden, Lancashire.

46 "Family of Thomas BANNISTER in 1861," Hey Head, Little Marsden, Lancashire, RG9, piece 3077, folio 92, pag"Marriage Certificate," Moses Yoxall and Margaret Bannister, 20th June 1868, St. Bartholomew, Colne, Lancs e 28, Thomas BANNISTER, Head, Mar, age 44, Coal Miner, Marsden, Lancashire, Sarah BANNISTER, Wife, Mar, age 47, Domestic Affairs, Betty BANNISTER, Daur, Un, age 14, Weaver Cotton Mill, Marsden, Lancashire, Margaret BANNISTER, Daur, Un, age 12, Heald Knitter, Marsden, Lancashire, Charles BANNISTER, Son, Un, age 10, Scholar, Marsden, Lancashire, Mary BANNISTER, Daur, Un, age 9, Heald Knitter, Marsden, Lancashire.

47 Nelson Leader, Nelson, Lancashire, 20 Jun 1924, Page 6 - “Brierfield Snapshots” - Margaret Yoxall nee Bannister

48 Obituary in Burnley Express 13th May 1939 - Death of Margaret Yoxall nee Bannister

49 Nelson Leader, Nelson, Lancashire, 12/5/1939, "Brierfield's oldest resident," page 5 column 4 - Mrs. Maragret Yoxall

50 Nelson Leader - 12 May 1939, BMD’s – Margaret Yoxall (nee Bannister)

51 Nelson Leader, Nelson / Brierfield, Apr 29th 1910, page 7 – Marriage of Charles Yoxall & Lizzie Pearson.

52 Nelson Leader, Nelson, Lancashire, 30th Nov 1923, page 3 - Death of Charles Yoxall.

53 "Family of Richard Yoxall in 1881," 1 Ivy Street, Burnley, Lancashire, RG11, piece 4148, folio 152, page 38, Richard Yoxall, Head, Mar, age 26, Cotton Weaver, Lancashire, Brierfield, Mary E. Yoxall, Wife, Mar, age 23, Cotton Weaver, Lancashire, Extwistle, Ada Yoxall, Daur, age 2,.

54 "Family of Richard Yoxall in 1891," 65 Brennand Street, Burnley, Lancashire, RG12, piece 3362, folio 83, page 57, Richard Yoxall, Head, M, age 36, Cotton Weaver, Lancashire, Little Marsden, Mary E. Yoxall. Wife, M, age 33, Lancashire, Extwistle, Ada Yoxall, Dau, S, age 12, Cotton Weaver, Lancashire, Burnley, M. A. Yoxall, Dau, S, age 6, Scholar, Lancashire, Burnley, E. H.

73 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON

Yoxall, Dau, S, age 3, Lancashire, Burnley, Wm Yoxall, Son, S, age 1, Lancashire, Burnley.

55 "Family of Richard Yoxall in 1901," 63 Brennand St, Burnley, Lancashire, RG13, piece 3866, folio 67, page 28, Richard Yoxall, Head, M, age 46, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Mary E. Yoxall, Wife, M, age 43, Worsthorne, Lancashire, Ada Yoxall, Daur, S, age 22, Cotton Weaver, Burnley, Lancashire, Mary A. Yoxall, Daur, S, age 16, Cotton Weaver, Burnley, Lancashire, Elizabeth H. Yoxall, Daur, S, age 13, Cotton Weaver, Burnley, Lancashire, William Yoxall, Son, age 11, Burnley, Lancashire, Harry Yoxall, Son, age 8, Burnley, Lancashire, Ernest Yoxall, Son, age 1, Burnley, Lancashire.

56 The London Gazette - 26th October 1943 – Wind up of Richard Yoxall & Sons Ltd

57 "Mary Elizabeth EAVES in 1861," 43 Huffin Hall, Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire, RG9, piece 3069, folio 115, page 19, Laurence HEAP, Head, Mar, age 50, Carter, Trawden, Lancashire, Elizabeth HEAP, Wife, Mar, age 46, Mardsen, Lancashire, Hartley HEAP, Son, Un, age 18, Carter, Worsthorne (?), Lancashire, Elizabeth HEAP, Daur, Un, age 16, Weaver, Worsthorne (?), Lancashire, Andrew HEAP, Son, Un, age 13, Carter, Extwistle, Lancashire, William HEAP, Son, Un, age 12, Weaver, Extwistle, Lancashire, Bernard HEAP, Son, age 10, Scholar, Extwistle, Lancashire, Ellen HEAP, Daur, age 8, Scholar, Extwistle, Lancashire, Halsted HEAP, Son, age 5, Scholar, Extwistle, Lancashire, Mary Elizabeth EAVES, Boarder, age 3, Scholar, Extwistle, Lancashire. This census for Mary Elizabeth EAVES is not verified but is the only person of this name, birth age and birth place found on the 1861 census.

The description for Mary is Boarder, and her age is recorded as 3. It seems unlikely that Elizabeth, the wife of the head, is actually Mary's mother even if this is the Elizabeth's second marriage. Both Mary & Elizabeth were born in different places.

But it is possible that Mary is related to the family. Being age only 3 and a Boarder, Mary is more likely to Board with a relative than a stranger.

58 "Mary Elizabeth EAVES in 1871," Byerden Mill, Burnley, Lancashire, RG10, piece 4148, folio 79, page 42, Edward ALTHAM, Head, Mar, age 37, Stone Mason, Fence, Lancashire, Ellen ALTHAM, Wife, Mar, age 40, Cotton Weaver, Extwistle, Lancashire, Mary Elizabeth EAVES, Daur in Law, Mar, age 13, Cotton Weaver, Extwistle, Lancashire. This census for Mary Elizabeth EAVES is not verified but is the only person of this name, birth age and birth place found on the 1871 census.

The description appears to be Daur in Law and Married, yet her age is only recorded as 13. It may be that Ellen, the wife of the head, is actually Mary's mother and this is the Ellen's second marriage. Both Mary & Ellen were born in Extwistle.

59 Burnley Express, Burnley, Lancashire, 21 Mar 2006 – "More info on greengrocers's." - Late Ernest Yoxall

60 "Baptism record," Mary Anne Yoxall, 27th December 1857, St. Paul, Little Marsden, Lancashire

74 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON

61 "Family of Thomas Leaver in 1881," 8 Bridge St, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG11, piece 4162, folio 89, page 1, Thomas Leaver, Head, Mar, age 24, Stone Mason, Worsthorne, Lancashire, Mary A. Leaver, Wife, Mar, age 24, Stone Mason's Wife, Brierfield, Lancashire, Walter Leaver, Son, Unm, age 2, Brierfield, Lancashire, George H. Leaver, Unm, age 1, Brierfield, Lancashire.

62 "Family of Thomas Leaver in 1891," 20 St. James St, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG12, piece 3379, folio 140, page 31, Thomas Leaver, Head, M, age 34, Builder & Contractor, Briercliffe, Lancashire, Mary Ann Leaver, Wife, M, age 34, Brierfield, Lancashire, Walter Leaver, Son, S, age 12, Half Time Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Geo Hy Leaver, Son, S, age 11, Half Time Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Ellen Leaver, Daur, S, age 9, Brierfield, Lancashire, Lewis Leaver, Son, S, age 7, Brierfield, Lancashire, Martha Leaver, Daur, S, age 5, Brierfield, Lancashire. Living at no. 16 St. James St is Mary Ann's sister Susannah Rodwell nee Yoxall.

63 "Family of Thomas Leaver in 1901," 61 Halifax Rd, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG13, piece 3884, folio 125, page 27, Thomas Leaver, Head, M, age 44, Stone Builder & Contractor, Worsthorne, Lancashire, Mary Ann Leaver, Wife, M, age 44, Brierfield, Lancashire, Walter Leaver, Son, S, age 22, Stone Mason, Brierfield, Lancashire, George Henry Leaver, Son, S, age 21, Joiner Carpenter, Brierfield, Lancashire, Ellen Leaver, Daur, S, age 19, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Lewis Leaver, Son, S, age 17, School Teacher Elementary, Brierfield, Lancashire, Martha Leaver, Daur, S, age 15, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Margaret Leaver, Daur, S, age 5, Brierfield, Lancashire, Thomas Leaver, Father, Widr, age 83, Briefield, Lancashire.

64 "Baptism record," Sarah Jane Yoxall, 16th June 1858, St. Paul, Little Marsden, Lancashire

65 "Family of Norman Thornber in 1881," 2 Vine St, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG11, piece 4162, folio 94, page 12, Norman Thornber, Head, M, age 22, Cotton Weaver, Burnley, Lancashire, Jane Thornber, Wife, M, age 22, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Martha Thornber, Daur, age 2, Brierfield, Lancashire.

66 "Family of Norman Thornber in 1891," 298 Colne Rd, Burnley, Lancashire, RG12, piece 3362, folio 103, page 34, Norman Thornber, Head, M, age 32, Coal Miner, Burnley, Lancashire, Sarah J. Thornber, Wife, M, age 32, Brierfield, Lancashire, Martha Thornber, Daur, age 12, Brierfield, Lancashire, Harry Thornber, Son, age 9, Brierfield, Lancashire, William B. Thornber, Son, age 6, Brierfield, Lancashire, Margaret E. Hargreaves, Mother in Law, M, age 31 Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Mary Hargreaves, Sister in Law, age 8, Huncoat, Lancashire, Hargreaves Thornber, Son, age 1, Burnley, Lancashire. The relationship for Margaret E. Hargreaves and Mary Hargreaves is incorrect. Margaret is Norman's sister in law not mother in law, and also Sarah Jane's sister. Mary is Margaret's daughter, as confirmed by the 1901 census. At present, Margaret's husband Robert has not been located though he died before 1901, where Margaret is a widow.

67 "Family of Norman Thornber in 1901," 2 Murray St, Burnley, Lancashire, RG13, piece 3866, folio 145, page 35, Norman Thornber, Head, M, age 42, Coal Miner, Burnley, Lancashire, Sarah J. Thornber, Wife, M, age 42, Brierfield,

75 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON

Lancashire, Harry Thornber, Son, S, age 19, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, William B. Thornber, Son, S, age 16, Cotton Weaver, Burnley, Lancashire, Hargreaves Thornber, S, Son, age 11, Burnley, Lancashire, Herbert Thornber, S, Son, age 4, Burnley, Lancashire.

68 "Marriage Register," Norman Thornber& Sarah Jane Yoxall, 25th December 1880, St. Luke, Brierfield, Lancashire

69 "Susannah & Henry Yoxall in 1881," 4 Vine St, Brierfield, Lancashire, Film 1341998, RG11, piece 4162, folio 95, page 13, Robert D. Hargreaves, Head, M, age 20, Cotton Weaver, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, Margaret E. Hargreaves, Wife, M, age 21, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Susannah Yoxall, Lodger, U, age 18, Brierfield, Lancashire, Henry Yoxall, Lodger, U, age 15, Brierfield, Lancashire. Susannah & Henry Yoxall are Margaret's sister/brother. It is believed their father Peter died between 1871 & 1881, more likely around 1880 judging from Margaret's age, as she probably took Susannah & Henry in with her when their father died and Margaret could not have been narried for more than a couple of years.

70 "Family of Robert & Margaret Hargreaves (nee Yoxall) in 1901," 24 Castle St, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG13, piece 3883, folio 112, page 12, Margaret E. Hargeaves, Head, Wid, age 41, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Mary Hargreaves, Daur, S, age 18, Cotton Weaver, Huncoat, Lancashire, Fred Terry, Boarder, S, age 19, Cotton Weaver, Stockton, Durham, Mary Eleershaw, Boarder, age 29, Cotton Weaver, Nelson, Lancashire.

71 "Family of William Rodwell in 1891," 16 St. James St, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG12, piece 3379, folio 140, page 30, William Rodwell, Head, M, age 27, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Susannah Rodwell, Wife, M, age 28, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Elizabeth Rodwell, Daur, S, age 1, Brierfield, Lancashire. Living at no. 20 St. James St. is Susannah's sister Mary Ann Thornber, nee Yoxall.

72 "Family of William Rodwell in 1901," 8 Livingstone St, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG13, piece 3383, folio 123, page 33, William Rodwell, Head, M, age 37, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Susannah Rodwell, Wife, M, age 38, Brierfield, Lancashire, Elizabeth Rodwell, Daur, age 11, Brierfield, Lancashire, Ernest Rodwell, Son, age 8, Brierfield, Lancashire, Ethel Hargreaves, Niece, age 6, Brierfield, Lancashire. It is possible that Ethel Hargeaves is the daughter of Margaret Ellen Hargreaves nee Yoxall sister of Susannah Rodwell nee Yoxall. In 1901 Margaret was a widow, taking in Boarders to possibly make ends meet, with Susannah returning the favour for Margaret who took Susannah and her brother Henry into her house (see 1881 census) when their father Peter Yoxall died in 1875

73 "Marriage Register," William Rodwell & Susannah Yoxall, 15th May 1866, St. Luke, Brierfield, Lancashire

74 "Family of Henry Yoxall in 1891," 49 Sackville St, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG12, piece 3379, folio 136 page 24 and folio 137, page 25, Henry Yoxall, Head, M, age 24, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Margt Yoxall, Wife, M, age

76 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON

21, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire.

75 "Family of Henry Yoxall in 1901," 24 Guildford St, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG13, piece 3884, folio 71, page 14, Henry Yoxall, Head, M, age 35, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Susan Yoxall, Wife, M, age 32, Brierfield, Lancashire, William O. Yoxall, Son, age 8, Brierfield, Lancashire, Ellen Holt, M in Law, Wid, age 69, Laneshaw Bridge, Lancashire, Mary Ann Hey, Sister in Law, S, age 43, Cotton Winder, Laneshaw Bridge, Lancashire.

76 Nelson Leader, Brierfield/Nelson, 3 December 1937, "Found Dead in Bed," page 9, column 3 – Henry Yoxall

77 Monumental Inscription, Grave of Henry Yoxall & family, Church of St John, Nelson, Lancashire, Nelson, Lancashire. Burials at St Paul’s, Little Marsden, Lancashire. Burials at Inghamite Church, Wheatley Lane, Fence, Burnley, Lancashire. Brierfield Weslyan, Brierfield, Lancashire – Baptism of William Oates.

78 "Baptism record," Margaret & Benjamin Ernest Yoxall, 5th January 1873, Little Marsden, Lancashire

79 "Family of James KITCHEN in 1901," 23 Briery St, Lancaster, Lancashire, RG13, piece 3989, folio 107, page 19, James KITCHEN, Head, M, age 37, Stonemason, Dent, Yorkshire, Margaret KITCHEN, Wife, M, age 31, Brierfield, Lancashire, Jonathan KITCHEN, Son, age 10 mo, Lancaster, Lancashire.

80 "Marriage Register," Benjamin Ernest Yoxall and Mary Ellen Dennison, 19th January 1895, St. Luke, Brierfield, Lancs

81 "Family of Benjamin Yoxall in 1901," 4 Humphrey St, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG13, piece 3884, folio 17, page 26, Benjamin Yoxall, Head, M, age 28, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Mary E. Yoxall, Wife, M, age 26, Buckley, Flint, North Wales, John Yoxall, Son, age 5, Brierfield, Lancashire, James Yoxall, Son, age 3, Brierfield, Lancashire, Martha Yoxall, Daur, age 3 mo, Brierfield, Lancashire, James Dennison, Boarder, M, age 46, Cotton Spinner, London, Kent.

82 Nelson Leader, Nelson / Brierfield, Jun 24th 1910, page 7 – Death of Mary Ellen Yoxall nee Dennision

83 "Baptism register," James Yoxall, Born 9th July 1875, Baptised 19th April 1899, Brierfield, Lancashire

84 "Family of James Yoxall in 1901," 91 Colne Rd, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG13, piece 3884, folio 7, page 6, James Yoxall, Head, M, age 25, Cotton Warp Dresser, Brierfield, Lancashire, Frances Yoxall, Wife, M, age 23, Castle Carrock, Cumberland, Lena A. Yoxall, Daur, age 9 mo, Brierfield, Lancashire.

85 Gravestone Inscription at St Paul's Church Graveyard, Little Marsden, Lancashire. Grave no. 28A

86 "Marriage Register," James Yoxall and Frances Johnston, 7th January 1900, St. Luke, Brierfield, Lancashire

77 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON

87 Nelson Leader, February 1989 – Death of Elsie Yoxall

88 "Family of Peter Yoxall in 1901," 4 Southfield St, Nelson, Lancashire, RG13, piece 3881, folio 118, page 5, Peter Yoxall, Head, M, age 21, Cotton Weaver, Colne, Lancashire, Louisa Yoxall, Wife, M, age 22, Liverpool, Lancashire, Laurina Yoxall, Daur, age 1, Nelson, Lancashire, Alice Beattie, M in Law, M, age 54, Penrith, Cumberland, Lizzie Beattie, Sister in Law, S, age 14, Cotton Weaver, Penrith, Cumberland.

89 "Family of Johnny Yoxall in 1901," 34 Dover St, Nelson, Lancashire, RG13, piece 3880, folio 158, page 35, Johnny Yoxall, Head, M, age 20, Cotton Weaving Overlooker, Colne, Lancashire, Sarah Yoxall, Wife, M, age 21, Accrington, Lancashire.

90 Nelson Leader, Nelson, Lancashire, 18 Feb 1966 – Death of Johnny Yoxall

91 Nelson Leader, Nelson, Lancashire, 26/7/1935, "Exhibition of Model Looms," page 6 colimns 6 – 7 – Johnny / Tom Yoxall

92 Nelson Leader, Nelson, Lancashire, 6/11/1936, "King praises models at London," page 5 column 4 – Johnny / Tom Yoxall

93 Nelson Leader, Coln, Nelson, Brierfield - Lancashire, 22 Oct 1943, "Interesting Exhibition," – Johnny / Tom Yoxall

94 "Family of Arthur Yoxall in 1901," 17 Halifax Rd, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG12, piece 3884, folio 123, page 23, Arthur Yoxall, Head, M, age 30, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Elizabeth Yoxall, Wife, M, age 37, Clitheroe, Lancashire, Amos Midgley, F in Law, Widr, age 64, Grocers Porter, Clitheroe, Lancashire, Florence Midgley, Sister in Law, S, age 41, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Bertram Midgley, Brother in Law, S, age 17, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Mary Burns, Visitor, M, age 27, Brierfield, Lancashire, William M. Burns, Visitor, age 1, U.S. America, Sarah Sagar, Boarder, S, age 20, Cotton Weaver, Higham, Lancashire, Mildred Walmsley, Boarder, S, age 21, Cotton Weaver, Read, Lancashire.

95 "Marriage register," Arthur Yoxall and Elizabeth Midgley, 17th July 1893, St. Luke, Brierfield, Lancashire

96 Nelson Leader, Nelson / Brierfield, 15th 1924, page 6 – Death of Mrs. A. Yoxall.

97 Nelson Leader, Nelson / Brierfield, 22nd 1924, page 7 – Death of Mrs. A. Yoxall.

98 Obituary in Burnley Express 17th May 1939 - Arthur Yoxall

99 "Family of Lewis Yoxall in 1901," 3 Every St, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG13, piece 3884, folio 16, page 23, Lewis Yoxall, Head, M, age 27, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Elizabeth Yoxall, Wife, M, age 28, Wharton, Lancashire, Hilda Yoxall, Daur, age 2, Brierfield, Lancashire, Thomas Yoxall, Son, age 4mo, Brierfield, Lancashire, Elizabeth Sumner, M in Law, Wid, age 63, Wharton, Lancashire.

78 Family and Descendants of Peter YOXALL & Martha BRERETON

100 Nelson Leader, Nelson Lancashire, 23/4/1948, "Golden Wedding," page 5 column 4 – Lewis Yoxall & Elizabeth Sumner

101 Brierfield Leader – January 8th 1954 – Lewis Yoxall Brierfield Snapshots and News

102 Nelson Library, Nelson, Lancashire - History of Brierfield – Lewis Yoxall

103 "Marriage register," Lewis Yoxall and Elizabeth Sumner, 27th April 1898, St. Luke, Brierfield, Lancs

104 Nelson Leader, Nelson, Lancashire, 30/3/1951, "The Late Mrs. Yoxall," page 4 column 9 – Elizabeth Yoxall nee Sumner death

105 "Baptism record," Hilda Yoxall, 7th May 1899, St. Luke, Brierfield, Lancashire

106 "Family of Peter Yoxall in 1901," 182 Hibson Rd, Nelson, Lancashire, RG13, piece 3883, folio 85, page 12, Robert Taylor, Head, Widr, age 57, Cotton Saleen (?) Weaver, Nelson, Lancashire, Mary Taylor, Daur, S, age 33, Nelson, Lancashire, Elizabeth Ann Taylor, Daur, S, age 25, Cotton Weaver, Nelson, Lancashire, Emily Taylor, Gr Daur, 3mo, Nelson, Lancashire, Peter Yoxall, Son in Law, M, age 25, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Annie Yoxall, Daur, M, age 27, Worsted Weaver, Nelson, Lancashire.

107 Nelson Leader, Nelson, Lancashire, 23/9/1955, "An Old Brierfielder," page 4 column 8 – Peter Yoxall death

108 "Marriage register," Peter Yoxall and Annie Taylor, 22nd December 1900, St. Paul, Little Marsden, Lancs

109 Nelson Leader, Nelson, Lancashire, 30 Jun 1967 – Death of Albert Armistead

110 Nelson Leader, Nelson, Lancashire, 18/2/1966, "Brierfield Snapshots," page 15 columns 1 – 2 – Moses YOXALL death

111 Nelson Leader, Nelson, Lancashire, 19 Jan 1923, "BMD Column," Page 7 – Death of Mary Jane Yoxall nee Lister.

112 Obituary in Burnley Express 30th January 1957 – William Yoxall

113 Redevelopment plan has forced firm’s closure – H. Yoxall Ltd

114 Burnley Express, Burnley, Lancashire, 7 Apr 2006, "Unsung hero deserves a mention," – Harry Yoxall

115 In Memoriam thank you Card for Annie Yoxall nee Tattersall

116 Burnley Express, Burnley, Lancashire, 11 Aug 2006, "Death notice," page 22. - Dorothy Yoxall

117 "Family of John ANFORTH in 1901," 52 Brennand St, Burnley, Lancashire, RG13,

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piece3866, folio 69, page 32, John ANFORTH, Head, M, age 23, Coal Miner Hewer, Stanley, Durham, Martha ANFORTH, Wife, age 22, Brierfield, Lancashire, Susannah ANFORTH, Dau, age 4, Burnley, Lancashire.

118 "Baptism register," John Hughes Yoxall, Born June 6th 1895, Baptised 2nd August 1896, Brierfield, Lancashire

119 "Family of Benjamin Yoxall in 1901," 4 Humphrey St, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG13, piece 3884, folio 17, page 26, Benjamin Yoxall, Head, M, age 28, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Mary E. Yoxall, Wife, M, age 26, Buckley, Flint, North Wales, John Yoxall, Son, age 5, Brierfield, Lancashire, James Yoxall, Son, age 3, Brierfield, Lancashire, Martha Yoxall, Daur, age 3 mo, Brierfield, Lancashire, James Dennison, Boarder, M, age 46, Cotton Spinner, London, Kent.

120 "Baptism register," James Yoxall, Born 30th October 1897, Baptised December 5th 1897, Brierfield, Lancashire

121 "Baptism record," Thomas Yoxall, 28th November 1900, St. Luke, Brierfield, Lancashire

122 British Vital Records – Version 1 and Version 2 – Christenings & Marriages

123 Burnley Express, News, 11 October 1930 – Marriage of Thomas Yoxall & Sarah Eveline Jackson.

124 Nelson Leader, 10 October 1930, page 5, Marriage of Thomas Yoxall & Eveline Jackson.

125 Nelson Leader, Nelson, Lancashire, 13 Jan 1967, page 8 – Horace Yoxall

126 Nelson Leader, Nelson, 16 Mar 2007, "Death Announcements -ARMISTEAD John Yoxall (Jack)

127 Marriage report in local newspaper – 1948 - Stuttard – Yoxall

127 "Family of Albert ARMISTEAD in 1911," 61 Sackville Street, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG14PN24908 RG78PN1424 RD472 SD4 ED28 SN115, Albert ARMISTEAD, Head, M, age 28, Treasurers Clerk, Brierfield, Lancashire, Susannah ARMISTEAD, Wife, M, age 30, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Jennie ARMISTEAD, Daur, age 4, Brierfield, Lancashire.

128 "Family of Arthur YOXALL in 1911," 31 Clitheroe Road Brierfield, Lancashire, RG14PN24907 RG78PN1424 RD472 SD4 ED27 SN268, Arthur YOXALL, Head, M, age 40, Bookeeper, Brierfield, Lancashire, Elizabeth YOXALL, Wife, M, age 46, Clitheroe, Lancashire, Florence MIDGLEY, Sister in Law, S, age 31, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Conrad ROBINSON, Nephew, S, age 17, Warper, Shorthwaite, Cumberland, Dorothy MIDGLEY, Niece, age 1, Nelson, Lancashire.

129 "Family of Benjamin YOXALL in 1911," 24 Ripon Street, Nelson, Lancashire, RG14PN24904 RG78PN1424 RD472 SD4 ED24 SN237, Benjamin YOXALL, Head, M, age 39, Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Mary Ann YOXALL, Wife, M, age 44, Rochdale,

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Lancashire, Ada LUCAS, Stepdaughter, S, age 23, Coloured Weaver, Nelson, Lancashire, May LUCAS, Stepdaughter, S, age 17, Weaver, Nelson, Lancashire, Hartley LUCAS, Stepson, S, age 14, Printers Assistant, Nelson, Lancashire, John YOXALL, Son, age 15, Cloth Folder, Brierfield, Lancashire, Ivy LUCAS, Stepdaughter, age 12, School Part Weaver Part Time, Nelson, Lancashire, Martha YOXALL, Daur, age 10, School, Brierfield, Lancashire, Annie LUCAS, Stepdaughter, age 8, School, Nelson, Lancashire, Evelyn YOXALL, Daur, age 4, School, Brierfield, Lancashire, Harry YOXALL, Son, age 2, Brierfield, Lancashire.

130 "Lancashire BMD Marriage Index," Benjamin YOXALL & Mary Ann MITCHELL / May Ann LUCAS, 1910, Burnley Register Office or Registrar Attended, RM/155/152, james wignall. Benjamin married Mary Ann MITCHELL who previously married William LUCAS in Dec Qtr 1886, District of Burnley, Lancashire

131 "Family of Charles YOXALL in 1911," 11 Lord Street, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG14PN24908 RG78PN1424 RD472 SD4 ED28 SN379, Charles YOXALL, Head, M, age 28, Cotton Weaver, Briefield, Lancashire, Elizabeth YOXALL, Wife, M, age 27, Cotton Weaver, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire.

132 "Family of Henry YOXALL in 1911," 24 Guilford Street Brierfield, Lancashire, RG14PN24908 RG78PN1424 RD472 SD4 ED28 SN245, Henry YOXALL, Head, M, age 45, Retired Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Susan YOXALL, Wife, M, age 42, Brierfield, Lancashire, William O. YOXALL, Son, age 18, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Ellen HOLT, Boarder, Widow, age 79, Laneshaw Bridge, Lancashire, Mary Ann H|EY, Boarder, S, age 54, Cotton Weaver, Laneshaw Bridge, Lancashire.

133 "Family of James YOXALL in 1911," 100 Colne Rd, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG14PN24907 RG78PN1424 RD472 SD4 ED27 SN23, James YOXALL, Head, M, age 35, Publican, Brierfield, Lancashire, Frances YOXALL, Wife, M, age 33, Asssiting in Business, Castel Carrock, Cumberland, Lena Adelaide YOXALL, Daur, age 10, School, Brierfield, Lancashire, YOXALL, Daur, age 1 month, Brierfield, Lancashire, YOXALL, Son, age 1 month, Brierfield, Lancashire, Nellie MANGHAM, Servant, S, age 24, General Domestic Servant, Leeds, Yorkshire.

134 "Ancestry GRO Death Index," Leslie YOXALL, Sep 1992, 1 Mar 1911, died age 81, District of Blackpool & Fylde, Lancashire, 40, 603

135 "Family of John HEAP in 1911," Wards House Farm, Halifax Road, Nelson, Lancashire, RG14PN24905 RG78PN1424 RD472 SD4 ED25 SN168, John HEAP, Head, M, age 27, Dairyman (Farmer 100 acres), Brierfcliffe, Nr Burnley, Lancashire, Mary Ann HEAP, Wife, M, age 26, Burnley, Lancashire.

136 "Lancashire BMD Marriage Index," 1907 John HEAP & Mary Ann YOXALL, Church/Register Office - Burnley Register Office or Registrar Attended Reference - RM/142/189

137 "Family of Johnny YOXALL in 1911," 76 Carleton Street Nelson, Lancashire, RG14PN24903 RG78PN1424 RD472 SD4 ED23 SN228, Johnny YOXALL, Head, M, age 30,

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Cotton Loom Overlooker, Colne, Lancashire, Sarah YOXALL, Wife, M, age 31, Accrington, Lancashire, Thomas Henry YOXALL, Son, age 3, Nelson, Lancashire, Verlie YOXALL, Daur, age 9 months, Nelson, Lancashire.

138 "Family of Lewis YOXALL in 1911," 10 Castle Street, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG14PN24911 RG78PN1424 RD472 SD4 ED31 SN285, Lewis YOXALL, Head, M, age 37, Caretaker, Brierfield, Lancashire, Elizabeth YOXALL, Wife, M, age 38, Warton, Lancashire, Hilda YOXALL, Daur, age 12, School, Brierfield, Lancashire, Thomas YOXALL, Son, age 10, Brierfield, Lancashire, Elizabeth SUMNER, Mother in Law, Widow, age 73, Warton, Lancashire.

139 "Family of Henry YOXALL & Sarah Ann BRYANT in 1911," 56 Charles St, Nelson, Lancashire, RG14PN24888 RG78PN1424 RD472 SD4 ED8 SN246, Sarah Ann YOXALL, Head, Widow, age 35, Cotton Weaver, Burnley, Lancashire, Martha Jane YOXALL, Sister in Law, S, age 38, Cotton Weaver, Burnley, Lancashire, George Thomas BRYANT, Brother, S, age 30, Cotton Weaver, Todmorden, Yorkshire.

140 "Family of Moses YOXALL in 1911," 26 St James Street, Brierfield. Lancashire, RG14PN24908 RG78PN1424 RD472 SD4 ED28 SN418, Moses YOXALL, Head, M, age 64, Cotton Weaver, Burton in Kendal, Lancashire, Margaret YOXALL, Wife, M, age 62, Brierfield, Lancashire, Sarah YOXALL, Daur, S, age 39, Assisting in the Home Work, Brierfield, Lancashire, Margaret YOXALL, Daur, S, age 32, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Moses YOXALL, Son, S, age 26, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Elizabeth YOXALL, Daur, S, age 22, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, John YOXALL, Son, S, age 19, Clerk, Brierfield, Lancashire.

141 "Family of Norman THORNBER in 1911," 2 Murray St, Burnley, Lancashire, RG14PN24809 RG78PN1421 RD472 SD1 ED31 SN64, Norman THORNBER, Head, M, age 52, Coal Dealer, Burnley, Lancashire, Sarah THORNBER, Wife, M, age 52, House Wife, Brierfield, Lancashire, Willie Bradshaw THORNBER, Son, S, Weaver Cotton, Burnley, Lancashire, Hargreaves THORNBER, Son, S, age 21, Carter Coal, Burnley, Lancashire, Herbert THORNBER, Son, age 14, Weaver Cotton, Burnley, Lancashire. There are two transcription errors on this census. Hargreaves THORNBER is transcribed as Hugrewes THORNBER and Herbert's age is transcribed as 4 instead of 14.

142 "Family of Peter YOXALL in 1911," 182 Hibson Road, Nelson, Lancashire, RG14PN24905 RG78PN1424 RD472 SD4 ED25 SN123, Peter YOXALL, Head, M, age 35, Coloured Goods Weaver, Nelson, Lancashire, Annie YOXALL, Wife, M, age 37, Nelson, Lancashire, Fred YOXALL, Son, age 9, School, Nelson, Lancashire, Horace YOXALL, Son, age 5, School, Nelson, Lancashire, Alice YOXALL. Daur, age 7, School, Nelson, Lancashire, Robert TAYLOR, Heads Father in Law, Widower, Sateen Weaver, Nelson, Lancashire.

143 "Family of Peter YOXALL in 1911," 61 Bradshaw Street, Nelson, Lancashire, RG14PN24903 RG78PN1424 RD472 SD4 ED23 SN81, Peter YOXALL, Head, M, age 31, Cotton Weaver, Liverpool, Lancashire, P. YOXALL, Wife, M, age 33, Colne, Lancashire, Jesse YOXALL, Brother, S, age 29, Wood Turner, Nelson, Lancashire, Lizzie BEATTIE, Sister in Law, S, age 24, Cotton Weaver, Cotton Weaver, Penrith, Cumberland. For some reason the birthplace of Peter and his wife are the reverse of what is

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recorded, Peter was born in Colne and his wife in Liverpool, her forename also being Louisa not P. as recorded.

144 "Family of Richard YOXALL in 1911," 313 Briercliffe Rd, Burnley, Lancashire, RG14PN24805 RG78PN1421 RD472 SD1 ED27 SN309, Richard YOXALL, Head, age 56, M, Smallware Dealer, Brierfield, Lancashire, Mary Elizabeth YOXALL, Wife, M, age 53, Worsthorne, Lancashire, Ada INGHAM, Daur, M, age 32, Weaver, Burnley, Lancashire, Annie INGHAM, Grand daughter, age 1, Burnley, Lancashire, Elizabeth Hannah YOXALL, Daur, S, age 23, Weaver, Burnley, Lancashire, William YOXALL, Son, S, age 21, Weaver, Burnley, Lancashire, Harry YOXALL, Son, S, age 18, Weaver, Burnley, Lancashire, Ernest YOXALL, Son, age 11, School, Burnley, Lancashire.

145 "Family of James KITCHEN & Margaret YOXALL in 1911," 17 Gerrard St, Lancaster, Lancashire, RG14PN25539 RG78PN1461 RD479 SD3 ED15 SN177, Margaret KITCHEN, Head, M, age 41, Brierfield, Lancashire, Jack KITCHEN, Son, age 10, School, Skerton, Lancashire, Zechariah FRANKLIN, Boarder, M, age 57, General Labourer, Padiham, Lancashire.

146 "Family of Thomas LEAVER in 1911," 61 Halifax Road, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG14PN24910 RG78PN1424 RD472 SD4 ED30 SN24, Thomas LEAVER, Head, M, age 54, Builder House, Whorsthorne, Lancashire, Mary Ann LEAVER, Wife, M, age 54, House Work, Brierfield, Lancashire, Ellen LEAVER, Daur, S, age 29, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Martha LEAVER, Daur, S, age 25, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Margret LEAVER, Daur, S, age 15, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire.

147 "Family of John ANFORTH in 1911," 58 Brennand St, Burnley, Lancashire, RG14PN24807 RG78PN1421 RD472 SD1 ED29 SN86, John ANFORTH, Head, M, age 33, Coal Miner Hewer, West Stanley, Durham, Martha ANFORTH, Wife, M, age 32, House Keeper, Brierfield, Lancashire, Susannah ANFORTH, Daur, age 10, School, Burnley, Lancashire, John ANFORTH, Son, age 8, Burnley, Lancaashire, Norman ANFORTH, Son, age 2, West Stanley, Durham, Ellen STEWARD, Visitor, Widow, age 54, Housekeeper, Wigan, Lancashire, Mary STEWARD, Visitor, S, age 18, West Stanley, Durham.

148"Family of Robert Davy Hargreaves & Margaret Ellen YOXALL in 1911," 24 Cuerden Street, Briercliffe, nr Burnley, Lancashire, RG14PN24817 RG78PN1421 RD472 SD1 ED39 SN60, Margaret E. HARGREAVES, Head, Widow, age 50, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Ethel HARGREAVES, Wife, Daur, S, age 16, Brierfield, Lancashire.

149 "Family of William RODWELL in 1911," 2 Livingstone Street, Brierfield, Lancashire, RG14PN24912 RG78PN1424 RD472 SD4 ED32 SN136, William RODWELL, Head, M, age 47, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Susannah RODWELL, Wife, M, age 48, Brierfield, Lancashire, Elizabeth RODWELL, Daur, S, age 21, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, Ernest RODWELL, Son, S, age 18, Cotton Weaver, Brierfield, Lancashire, John RODWELL, Father, Widower, age 74, Brierfield, Lancashire, Richard RODWELL, Brother, S, age 31, Warehouseman Man Cotton Mill, Brierfield, Lancaashire.

150 "Marriage Register," John JOBLING & Elizabeth Hannah YOXALL, 22 Mar 1913,

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Burnley, Lancashire, page 124, entry no. 248, St Peter Parish Church, Burnley, Lancashire, copy of original Register, james wignall. John JOBLING was age 30, a Bachelor and a Carter, living at 11 Forest Street, Burnley. His father was Matthew JOBLING, a Butcher Elizabeth Hannah YOXALL was age 25, a Spinster and a Weaver, living at 313 Briercliffe Road, Burnley. Her father was Richard YOXALL, a Weaver The couple were married according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England after Banns and both signed the Register. Witnesses were William YOXALL and Ellen Ann JOBLING, both signed the Register.

151 "Ancestry GRO Death Index," John JOBLING & Elizabeth Hannah JOBLING nee YOXALL, james wignall. Name - John JOBLING Died - 1939 Age at death - 57 Registration District - Burnley Inferred County - Lancashire Volume - 8a Page - 193

Name - Elizabeth H. JOBLING (nee YOXALL, jim's note) Died - 1957 Age at death - 70 Registration District - Plymouth Inferred County - Devonshire Volume - 7a Page - 573

152 "Marriage Register," James Frederick ALLEN & Mary JOBLING, 25 Jul 1942, Burnley, Lancashire, Page 66, entry no. 131, St Peter Parish Church, Burnley, Lancashire, copy of original register, james wignall. James Frederick ALLEN was age 29, a Bachelor and a School Master, living at 31 Thornbury Park Avenue, Plymouth. His father was William James ALLEN, Royal Navy (Retired) Mary JOBLING was age 22, a Spinster and a Clerk, living at Netherwood, Queens Park Road, Burnley. Her father was John JOBLING (Deceased) The couple were married according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England by Licence and both signed the Register. Witnesses were William Henry James ALLEN and Muriel Briercliffe (?) JOBLING and both signed the Register.

153 "Family of Matthew JOBLING in 1901," 35 Lindsay St, Burnley, Lancashire, RG13, piece 3863, folio 54, page 4, Matthew JOBLING, Head, M. age 57, Butcher, Holmes Chapel, Lancashire, Mary Ann JOBLING, Wife, M, age 48, Clayton le Moors, Lancashire, Ellen Ann JOBLING, Daur, S, age 19, Sewing Machinist, Burnley, Lancashire, John JOBLING, Son, S, age 18, Butchers Assistant, Burnley, Lancashire, Alice May JOBLING, Daur, age 12, Burnley, Lancashire, George Wm JOBLING, Son, age 10, Burnley, Lancashire, Martha JOBLING, Daur, age 7, Burnley, Lancashire, Rose CLERK, Servant, S, age 38, Domestic Servant, Staffordshire.

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Unlinked YOXALL i.e. known YOXALL but not which family they belong to:-

1. Burials recorded for Providence Chapel Brierfield:-

Burials with Grave numbers:- Grave no. 212

YOXALL Thomas - 23 May 1899, age 2 yrs 5 mths

YOXALL Fred - 21 June 1894, age 10 mths

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