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SMITH Thomas
1857 - Yes, date unknown-
Name SMITH Thomas Birth 1857 Cheshire, England Gender Male Residence 2 Apr 1871 Congleton, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom [1] Address:
Thurlwood Odd rode- On same page is an Elizabeth Sproston as Head aged 65 living with William 25 and Henry 21 both Grand Sons
Is this the mother of Jane George jnrs mother? - Role: Son
George Smith Snr 1871 census Death Yes, date unknown Patriarch & Matriarch Person ID I300 Stringer family tree Last Modified 20 Aug 2021
Father SMITH George, b. 6 Oct 1827, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom d. Yes, date unknown Mother SPROSTON Jane, b. 12 Oct 1828, Cheshire, England d. Yes, date unknown Marriage 16 Aug 1861 Congleton, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom [2, 3] Address:
Astbury- If this record is correct then first born children were illegitimate
Note: 9/7/2016 Marriage certificate shows George was a widower therefore children must be from first marriage.
George Smith Marriage to Jane Sprotson
Congleton Q3 1861 Vol 8a Page 0333Jane Sprotson Marriage to George Smith
Congleton Q3 1861 Vol 8a Page 0333Marriage between George Smith and Jane Sprotson Jane Sprotson Marriage to George Smith
Congleton Q3 1861 Vol 8a Page 0333Marriage between George Smith and Jane Sprotson George Smith Marriage to Jane Sprotson
Congleton Q3 1861 Vol 8a Page 0333Children 5 children Family ID F79 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family SHUFFLEBOTHAM Ann Marriage Jun Q 1876 Cheshire, England, United Kingdom [4] Address:
NantwichAnn Shufflebottom Marriage to Thomas Smith
BD EntryThomas Smith Marriage to Ann Shufflebottom
BMD EntryFamily ID F122 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 21 Apr 2024
- On same page is an Elizabeth Sproston as Head aged 65 living with William 25 and Henry 21 both Grand Sons
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Photos Thomas Smith Marriage to Ann Shufflebottom
BMD EntryThomas Smith Marriage to Ann Shufflebottom
BMD EntryAnn Shufflebottom Marriage to Thomas Smith
BD Entry
Documents Bishops Transcript for Thomas Sproston
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Notes - It is possible that he is the illegitimate son of Jane as there is a bishops transcripts entry see attached image
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Sources - [S5] England, 1871 - 2 April Census, RG 10, RG10/3706/F (Reliability: 3).
Census entry for George Smith and family for 1871
Family living at Thurlwood, Odd Rode. Congleton
Family details:
George Smith age 45 born 1826 Head born Betchton, Cheshire a Carpenter
Jane Smith age 42 born1829 Wife born Odd Rode, Cheshire
Thomas Smith age 14 born1857 Son born Odd Rode, Cheshire a Labourer
John Smith age 11 born1860 Son born Odd Rode, Cheshire a Scholar
Mary Smith age 7 born1864 Daughter born Odd Rode, Cheshire
Ann Smith age 5 born 1866 Daughter born Odd Rode, Cheshire
George Smith age 2 born1869 Son born Odd Rode, Cheshire
On same page is an Elizabeth Sproston as Head aged 65 living with William 25 and Henry 21 both Grand Sons
Is this the mother of Jane Georges mother?George Smith Snr 1871 census - [S9] England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1940, Congleton Q3 1861 Vol 8a Page 0333 (Reliability: 3).
Marriage entry for George Smith and Jane Sprotson
Congleton Q3 1861 Vol 8a Page 0333
If this is the true record then their first born were illegitimateGeorge Smith Marriage to Jane Sprotson
Congleton Q3 1861 Vol 8a Page 0333Jane Sprotson Marriage to George Smith
Congleton Q3 1861 Vol 8a Page 0333 - [S16] General Register Office, Marriage Certificate, English, MXG 828275 (7444750/5) No 8 (Reliability: 3).
Marriage took place in Astbury parish, Cheshire on the 6th August 1861
George Smith age 35 a widower living in Odd Rode and employed as a Joiner. Father is Thomas Smith a labourer.
Jane Sproston age 33 a spinster living in Odd Rode. Father is Samuel Sproston
Witnessed by Samuel Sproston and Louisa StackMarriage between George Smith and Jane Sprotson - [S9] England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1940, Nantwich Q2 1876 Vol 8a Page 489.
Marriage record for Thomas Smith marriage to Ann Shufflebottom
Registration Year:1876
Registration Quarter:Apr-May-Jun
Registration District:Nantwich
Inferred County:Cheshire
Volume:8a
Page:489Ann Shufflebottom Marriage to Thomas Smith
BD EntryThomas Smith Marriage to Ann Shufflebottom
BMD Entry
- [S5] England, 1871 - 2 April Census, RG 10, RG10/3706/F (Reliability: 3).