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     Alice Isabella Muffott Brown was born in Shardlow, Derbyshire, around 1876.¹


     Alice Isabella Muffott Brown was married to George James Webster in Derbyshire in 1904.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Shardlow Registration District in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1904.²

     The 1911 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - George James Webster, at Cavendish Bridge, Shardlow, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          George James Webster     Head     30     Married     Brewery Labourer     DBY. Derby.³
     Alice's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Alice Isabella Webster     Wife     35     Married 7 years, (Children born alive: Born: 1. Living: 1. Died: 0.)     ---     DBY. Shardlow.³

     George James Webster was born in Derby, Derbyshire, around 1881.¹


     George James Webster was married to Alice Isabella Muffott Brown in Derbyshire in 1904.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Shardlow Registration District in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1904.²

          In the 1911 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1911, George was recorded as the Head of the Household at Cavendish Bridge, Shardlow, Derbyshire, also in the Household were Alice Isabella Muffott Webster and Martha Elizabeth Webster,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; George James Webster     Head     30     Married     Brewery Labourer     DBY. Derby.³
          ; Alice Isabella Webster     Wife     35     Married 7 years, (Children born alive: Born: 1. Living: 1. Died: 0.)     ---     DBY. Shardlow.³
          ; Martha Elizabeth Webster     Daughter     3m     ---     ---     DBY. Shardlow.³

     John Robert Mellor was born on Friday, 8 March 1907.


     John Robert Mellor was married to Elizabeth Martha Webster, daughter of George Webster and Ada Tipper, in Derbyshire in 1933.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Ashbourne Registration District in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1933.¹

          In the 1939 Registration, held on 29 September 1939, John Robert Mellor was recorded as the first person in the 4 person Household at Upper Green Farm, Onecote, Leek, Staffordshire. Also in the Household were Elizabeth Martha Mellor,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; John Robert Mellor;     DoB - 8 March 1907     Male;     Dairy Farmer     Married.²
          ; Elizabeth Martha Mellor;     DoB - 5 January 1913     Female;     Unpaid Domestic Duties     Married.³

     Edna Bull, daughter of John Bull and Bertha Redfern, was born in Derbyshire in 1932, her Birth was Registered at the Ashbourne Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1932.¹

     Edna Bull, daughter of John Bull and Bertha Redfern, died in 1934 in Derbyshire, her Death was Registered at the Bakewell Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1934.²

     Robert Hamilton was born around 1790.¹


     At the time of his youngest daughter Jane's Marriage, he is stated to be - Robert Hamilton, Esq. M.D. R.N.¹

     Frances Ann Ward, daughter of John Ward and Jane, was born about 1851.


     Frances Ann Ward, daughter of John Ward and Jane, was married to John Alexander Gailey, son of James Gailey and Jane Hamilton, on Thursday, 24 May 1888 at Church of St. Edward the Confessor, Leek, Staffordshire.
     Church of St. Edward the Confessor Marriage Register - "Entry #417 - John Alexander Gailey; 35; Bachelor; Doctor of Medicine of Market Street. Son of James Gailey, Clergyman was Married by Licence to Frances Ann Ward; 37; Spinster of South Bank. Daughter of John Ward, Justice of the Peace.
     both Signed and Witnessed by John Ward, J. Gailey, Lesette Pearson and xxx Belcher.
     Married by C. Clover Ward, Curate of Whittington, Chesterfield."^1,2

     Frances Ann Gailey was left a Widow on the Death of her husband, John, whose Death was Registered in the Leek Registration District, in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1892.^3,4

     Probate for John's Estate was granted on 20 January 1900 at Lichfield.
     Probate Register Entry - John Alexander Gailey of Leek, Staffordshire, died 13 July 1892.
     Probate granted at Lichfield on 20 January 1900 to Frances Ann Gailey, Widow.
     Effects = £1055.⁵

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Jane Ward, at South Bank House, South Bank Street, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Jane Ward     Head     Widow     87     of Independent Means     ESS. Colchester.⁶
     Frances's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Frances Ann Gailey     Daughter     Widow     50     of Independent Means     STS. Leek.⁶

          In the 1911 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1911, Frances was recorded as the Head of the Household at Southfields, Leek, Staffordshire, also in the Household were 2 female Domestic Servants,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Frances Ann Gailey     Head     Widow     60     of Independent Means     STS. Leek.⁷

     Frances Ann Gailey, daughter of John Ward and Jane, died on Friday, 3 March 1922 in Southfields, Leek, Staffordshire, her Death was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1922.^8,9

     Probate for Frances's Estate was granted on 9 August 1922 at London.
     Probate Register Entry - " Frances Ann Gailey of Southfields, Leek, Staffordshire, died 3 March 1922.
     Probate granted at London on 9 August 1922 to John Ward and Bertram Townsend Ward, Gentlemen.
     Effects = £9647 9s 2d."⁵

     John Ward was born around 1810.


     John Ward was married to Jane around 1845.
     

     John Ward died before 1901.

     Jane was born in Colchester, Essex, about 1814.


     Jane was married to John Ward around 1845.
     

          In the 1901 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 31 March 1901, Jane was recorded as the Head of the Household at South Bank House, South Bank Street, Leek, Staffordshire, also in the Household were 2 female Domestic Servants,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Jane Ward     Head     Widow     87     of Independent Means     ESS. Colchester.¹
          ; Frances Ann Gailey     Daughter     Widow     50     of Independent Means     STS. Leek.¹

     Joseph Gailey was born in Tyrone, Ireland, in 1839.


          In the 1881 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 3 April 1881, Joseph was recorded as the Head of the Household at 184 Camden Road, St. Pancres, London, also in the Household were James Gailey plus 2 female servants,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Joseph Gailey     Head     Unmarried     42     Tea Merchant     IRL. Co. Tyrone.¹
          ; James Gailey     Visitor     Married     63     Presbyterian Minister     IRL. Donegal.¹

Joseph Gailey was listed as an Executor of the Will of James Gailey, which was Proved and Probate granted on the Estate on 19 January 1891 at Dumfries
     Probate Register Entry -; Confirmation of Rev. James Gailey, F.C. Minister, Annan, County of Dumfries, who died 27 August 1890, at Annan, Testate, granted at Dumfries, to Joseph Gailey, Merchant, London, Jane Hamilton or Gailey and Mary Hamilton Gailey, Executors nominated in Will or Deed, dated 6 June 1890, and recorded in Court Books of Commissariot of Dumfries, 19 January 1891
     Value of Estate = £1584 9s 3d.²

     Joseph is recorded as living alone on the U.K.Census of 5 April 1891 at 10 Hanover Square, London. This Census included Joseph, as the only resident in the Household, as follows:
          Joseph Gailey     Head     Single     50     Tea Merchant & Grocer     Ireland.³

     Jane Elizabeth Wortley, daughter of Walter Wortley, was born in 1835.


     Jane Elizabeth Wortley, daughter of Walter Wortley, was married to James Brunt, son of Josiah Brunt and Sarah Ashforth, on Tuesday, 20 May 1862.
     ; John Brunt; of Full Age; Bachelor; Lance Corporal in H.M. 20th. Regt; Residence - Chinsurah; son of Josiah Brunt was Married by Banns to Jane Elizabeth Wortley; of Full Age;Residence - Chinsurah; Daughter of Walter Wortley.
     Both Signed and Witnessed by John Skinner and Jane Hand. Married by Thos. A.C.Ferminger, Chaplain.¹

     She was buried at The Cemetery, Leek, Staffordshire, in 1868.
     Cemetery Register Entry - Jane Elizabeth Brunt of 20 Fountain Street, aged 33 years, was Buried
     Grave # - 414.²

     Jane Elizabeth Brunt, daughter of Walter Wortley, died in 1868 in 20 Fountain Street, Leek, Staffordshire, her Death was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1868, She was survived by her husband, John.³

     Walter Wortley was born around 1800.

     Josiah Brunt, son of James Brunt and Jane Elizabeth Wortley, was born in Calcutta, India, on Wednesday, 8 April 1863.
     He was Baptised on Thursday, 9 April 1863 in St. Mary's Church, Benares, Calcutta .
     St. Mary's Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Josiah, son of Jane and John Brunt, Corporal in H.M. 1st. - 20th. Regiment, in Benares, was Baptised
     Baptised by W.W.Nicholls, Chaplain."¹

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - James Brunt, at 20 Alsop Street, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          James Brunt     Head     Widower     39     Gentleman     STS. Leek.²
     Josiah's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Josiah Brunt     Son     ---     8     Scholar     India, Benares.²

     The U.K.Census of 3 April 1881 listed him as a Servant to the Head of Household - Robert James Bull, at 88 London Road, Manchester, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Robt. J. Bull U 42 M Cubley, Derby, England     Rel: Head     Occ: Grocer employing 7 persons.³
     Josiah's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Josiah Brunt     Servant     Unmarried     17     Grocer's Apprentice     India.⁴

     Christopher Blades, son of Sheriff Blades and Ann Bucknall, was born in Boston, Lincolnshire, on Monday, 11 November 1811.


     Christopher Blades, son of Sheriff Blades and Ann Bucknall, was married to Sarah Brunt, daughter of Josiah Brunt and Sarah Ashforth, on Thursday, 18 January 1849 at St. Lukes Church, Leek, Staffordshire.
     St. Lukes Church Marriage Register - "Entry #4 - Christopher Blades, of Full Age, bachelor, a Druggist of Custard Street, son of Sherriff Blades, Gentleman was Married by Licence to Sarah Brunt, of Full Age, Spinster of Chodry House, daughter of Josiah Brunt, Silk Manufacturer. Both Signed and Witnessed by W.J.Walters & James Mattingley Lowndes. Celebrant - Benjamin Pidcock."^1,2,3

          In the 1851 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 30 March 1851, Christopher was recorded as the Head of the Household at Custard Street, Leek, Staffordshire, also in the Household were Sarah Blades plus 2 Apprentice Chemists & 1 female Gen. Servant
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Christopher Blades     Head     Married     39     Chemist and Druggist     LIN. Boston.⁴
          ; Sarah Blades     Wife     Married     24     ---     STS. Leek.⁴
          ; Sarah Blades     Wife     Married     34     ---     STS. Leek.⁵

          In the 1861 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 7 April 1861, Christopher was recorded as the Head of the Household at Custard Street, Leek, Staffordshire, also in the Household were Sarah Blades, Josiah Brunt Blades, Henry Bucknall Blades, Sherriff Blades, Frances Anne Blades and Holland Blades plus 1 female Domestic Servant and a nurse,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Christopher Blades     Head     Married     49     Chemist / Master     LIN. Boston.⁵
          ; Josiah Blades     Son     ---     9     Scholar     STS. Leek.⁵
          ; Henry Blades     Son     ---     8     Scholar     STS. Leek.⁵
          ; Sherriff Blades     Son     ---     4     ---     STS. Leek.⁵
          ; Frances Blades     Daughter     ---     2     ---     STS. Leek.⁵
          ; Holland Blades     Son     ---     1     ---     STS. Leek.⁵

          In the 1871 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1871, Christopher was recorded as the Head of the Household at Wall Hill, Leek, Staffordshire, also in the Household were Sarah Blades, Josiah Brunt Blades, Henry Bucknall Blades, Sarah Ellen Blades, Sherriff Blades, Frances Anne Blades, Ella Ashforth Blades, Anne Clowes Blades and Arthur James Blades plus 1 female Domestic Servant,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Christopher Blades     Head     Married     59     Pharm. Chemist     LIN. Boston.⁶
          ; Sarah Blades     Wife     Married     44     ---     STS. Leek.⁶
          ; Josiah B. Blades     Son     Unmarried     19     Chemist's Shopman     STS. Leek.⁶
          ; Henry B. Blades     Son     Unmarried     18     Silk Warehouseman     STS. Leek.⁶
          ; Sarah E. Blades     Daughter     Unmarried     17     ---     STS. Leek.⁶
          ; Sherriff Blades     Son     ---     14     Scholar     STS. Leek.⁶
          ; Frances A. Blades     Daughter     ---     12     Scholar     STS. Leek.⁶
          ; Ella A. Blades     Daughter     ---     9     Scholar     STS. Leek.⁶
          ; Ann C. Blades     Daughter     ---     7     Scholar     STS. Leek.⁶
          ; Arthur J. Blades     Son     ---     5     Scholar     STS. Leek.⁶

     Christopher Blades, son of Sheriff Blades and Ann Bucknall, died on Monday, 29 May 1876, in Leek, Staffordshire, he was survived by his wife Sarah Blades.⁷ Christopher Blades was buried in St. Edward's Churchyard, Leek, Staffordshire,
     Monumental Inscription -

     Probate for Christopher's Estate was granted on 14 July 1876 at the Principal Registry.
     Probate Register Entry - " The Will of Christopher Blades, late of Leek in the County of Stafford, Chemist and Druggist, who died on 29 May 1876 at Leek.
     Proved at the Principal Registery by Sarah Blades of Leek, Widow, the Relict and Henry Brunt of Leek, Silk Manufacturer, the Executors.
     Effects under £1000."⁹

     Henry Bucknall Blades, son of Christopher Blades and Sarah Brunt, was born in Leek, Staffordshire, in 1852, his Birth was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1852.¹      He was Baptised on Saturday, 29 May 1852 in St. Luke's Church, Leek, Staffordshire .
     St. Luke's Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Entry #121 - Henry Bucknall, son of Sarah and Christopher Blades, a Druggist of Custard Street, Leek, was Baptised."²

     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Christopher Blades, at Custard Street, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Christopher Blades     Head     Married     49     Chemist / Master     LIN. Boston.³
     Henry's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Henry Blades     Son     ---     8     Scholar     STS. Leek.³

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Christopher Blades, at Wall Hill, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Christopher Blades     Head     Married     59     Pharm. Chemist     LIN. Boston.⁴
     Henry's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Henry B. Blades     Son     Unmarried     18     Silk Warehouseman     STS. Leek.⁴

     Henry Bucknall Blades, son of Christopher Blades and Sarah Brunt, was married to Ann Elizabeth Whittles on Wednesday, 20 May 1874 at Church of St. Edward the Confessor, Leek, Staffordshire.
     Church of St. Edward the Confessor Marriage Register - "Entry #352 - Henry Bucknall Blades, aged 22 years, a Bachelor; a Warehouseman of Wall Hill, Leek, son of Christopher Blades, a Chemist was Married by Licence to Ann Elizabeth Whittles, aged 20 years, a Spinster of Compton, daughter of William Whittles, a Grocer. Both Signed and Witnessed by George Mather and Emily Goldstraw.
               G.E.Dean, Vicar."⁵

          In the 1881 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 3 April 1881, Henry was recorded as the Head of the Household at 32 King Street, Leek, Staffordshire, also in the Household were Ann Elizabeth Blades, Edward Blades and Charles Blades plus 1 female domestic servant & 1 male visitor,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Henry Bucknall Blades     Head     Married     28     Silk Warehouseman     STS. Leek.⁶
          ; Anne Elizabeth Blades     Wife     Married     27     ---     STS. Leek.⁶
          ; Edward Blades     Son     Single     6     Scholar     STS. Leek.⁶
          ; Charles Blades     Son     Single     3     Scholar     STS. Leek.⁶

          In the 1891 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 5 April 1891, Henry was recorded as the Head of the Household at 34 Grosvenor Street, Leek, Staffordshire, also in the Household were Ann Elizabeth Blades, Charles Blades, May Blades, Elsie Blades and Annie Blades plus 1 female domestic servant,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Henry B. Blades     Head     Married     38     Silk Manager     STS. Leek.⁷
          ; Ann E. Blades     Wife     Married     37     ---     STS. Leek.⁷
          ; Charles Blades     Son     ---     13     Scholar     STS. Leek.⁷
          ; May Blades     Daughter     ---     9     Scholar     STS. Leek.⁷
          ; Elsie Blades     Daughter     ---     8     Scholar     STS. Leek.⁷
          ; Annie Blades     Daughter     ---     6     Scholar     STS. Leek.⁷

          In the 1901 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 31 March 1901, Henry was recorded as the Head of the Household at 17 South Bank Street, Leek, Staffordshire, also in the Household were Ann Elizabeth Blades, May Blades, Annie Blades and Dora Blades,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Henry Bucknall Blades     Head     Married     48     Silk Manager     STS. Leek.⁸
          ; Annie Elizabeth Blades     Wife     Married     47     ---     STS. Leek.⁸
          ; May Blades     Daughter     Single     19     Houseduties     STS. Leek.⁸
          ; Annie Blades     Daughter     Single     16     Houseduties     STS. Leek.⁸
          ; Dora Blades     Daughter     Single     9     ---     STS. Leek.⁸

     Henry Bucknall Blades was left a Widower on the Death of his wife, Ann, whose Death was Registered in the Chorlton Registration District, in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1907.⁹

     Henry is recorded as living alone on the U.K.Census of 2 April 1911 at Rock Cottage, Islandmagee, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. This Census included Henry, as the only resident in the Household, as follows:
          Henry Bucknall Blades     Head of Family     Ch.of England     Read & Write     58     Draper     Widower     Born in England.¹⁰

     Henry Bucknall Blades, son of Christopher Blades and Sarah Brunt, was married to Margaret McCalmont on Wednesday, 28 January 1914.¹¹
     

     Henry Bucknall Blades, son of Christopher Blades and Sarah Brunt, died on Monday, 12 February 1923, in Rock Cottage, Ballymoney, Islandmagee, County Antrim, Northern Ireland.¹²

     Probate for Henry's Estate was granted on 4 May 1923 at Belfast.
     Probate Register Entry - " Henry Bucknall Blades of Rock Cottage, Ballymoney, Islandmagee, Co.Antrim who died on 12 February 1923.
     Probate Granted at Belfast on 4 May 1923, to Edward Blades, Ironmonger; Charles Blades, Manager & John Alfred Powell, Manager.
     Effects = £518 4s 3d in England.
     Sealed in London on 22 May 1923.
     Other Entry shows Effects = £283 16s 3d."¹³

     Sarah Ellen Blades, daughter of Christopher Blades and Sarah Brunt, was born in Leek, Staffordshire, in 1854, her Birth was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1854.¹      She was Baptised on Tuesday, 24 January 1854 in St. Lukes Church, Leek, Staffordshire .
     St. Lukes Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Entry #189 - Sarah Ellen Blades, daughter of Sarah and Christopher Blades, a Druggist of Custard Street, was Baptised by Benj. Pidcock."²

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Christopher Blades, at Wall Hill, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Christopher Blades     Head     Married     59     Pharm. Chemist     LIN. Boston.³
     Sarah's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Sarah E. Blades     Daughter     Unmarried     17     ---     STS. Leek.³

     Sarah Ellen Blades, daughter of Christopher Blades and Sarah Brunt, died on Thursday, 10 April 1879, in Leek, Staffordshire.⁴

     She was buried in St. Edward's Churchyard, Leek in April 1879.⁵

     Ernest Blades, son of Christopher Blades and Sarah Brunt, was born in Leek, Staffordshire, in 1855, his Birth was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1855.¹      He was Baptised on Sunday, 8 July 1855 in St. Lukes Church, Leek, Staffordshire .
     St. Lukes Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Entry #283 - Ernest Blades, son of Sarah and Christopher Blades, a Druggist of Custard Street, was Baptised by Benj. Pidcock."²

     Ernest Blades, son of Christopher Blades and Sarah Brunt, died on Sunday, 27 July 1856, in Leek, Staffordshire.³

     He was buried in St. Edward's Churchyard, Leek in July 1856.⁴

     Sherriff Blades, son of Christopher Blades and Sarah Brunt, was born in Leek, Staffordshire, in 1856, his Birth was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1856.¹      He was Baptised on Thursday, 2 July 1857 in St. Lukes Church, Leek, Staffordshire .
     St. Lukes Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Entry #409 - Sherriff Blades, son of Sarah and Christopher Blades, a Druggist of Custard Street, was Baptised by Benj. Pidcock."²

     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Christopher Blades, at Custard Street, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Christopher Blades     Head     Married     49     Chemist / Master     LIN. Boston.³
     Sherriff's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Sherriff Blades     Son     ---     4     ---     STS. Leek.³

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Christopher Blades, at Wall Hill, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Christopher Blades     Head     Married     59     Pharm. Chemist     LIN. Boston.⁴
     Sherriff's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Sherriff Blades     Son     ---     14     Scholar     STS. Leek.⁴

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Sarah Blades, at Eastwood Cottage, Ball Haye Road, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Sarah Blades     Head     Widow     53     Annuitant     STS. Leek.⁵
     Sherriff's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Sherriff Blades     Son     Unmarried     34     Banker's Clerk     STS. Leek.⁵

     She was Baptised on Thursday, 8 July 1858 in St. Lukes Church, Leek, Staffordshire .
     St. Lukes Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Entry #502 - Frances Anne Blades, daughter of Sarah and Christopher Blades, a Druggist of Custard Street, was Baptised by C. Knowles."¹
     Frances Anne Blades, daughter of Christopher Blades and Sarah Brunt, was born in Leek, Staffordshire, in 1858, her Birth was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1858.²

     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Christopher Blades, at Custard Street, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Christopher Blades     Head     Married     49     Chemist / Master     LIN. Boston.³
     Frances's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Frances Blades     Daughter     ---     2     ---     STS. Leek.³

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Christopher Blades, at Wall Hill, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Christopher Blades     Head     Married     59     Pharm. Chemist     LIN. Boston.⁴
     Frances's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Frances A. Blades     Daughter     ---     12     Scholar     STS. Leek.⁴

     He was Baptised on Sunday, 8 July 1855 in St. Lukes Church, Leek, Staffordshire .
     St. Lukes Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Entry #612 - Holland Blades, son of Sarah and Christopher Blades, a Druggist of Custard Street, was Baptised by Benj. Pidcock."¹
     Holland Blades, son of Christopher Blades and Sarah Brunt, was born in Leek, Staffordshire, in 1859, his Birth was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1859.²

     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Christopher Blades, at Custard Street, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Christopher Blades     Head     Married     49     Chemist / Master     LIN. Boston.³
     Holland's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Holland Blades     Son     ---     1     ---     STS. Leek.³

     Holland Blades, son of Christopher Blades and Sarah Brunt, died on Friday, 2 May 1862, in Leek, Staffordshire.⁴

     He was buried in St. Edward's Churchyard, Leek in May 1862.⁵

     Ella Ashforth Blades, daughter of Christopher Blades and Sarah Brunt, was born in Leek, Staffordshire, in 1861, her Birth was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1861.¹      She was Baptised on Sunday, 1 December 1861 in St. Lukes Church, Leek, Staffordshire .
     St. Lukes Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Entry #768 - Ella Ashforth Blades, daughter of Sarah and Christopher Blades, a Chemist of Custard Street, was Baptised by Benj. Pidcock."²

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Christopher Blades, at Wall Hill, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Christopher Blades     Head     Married     59     Pharm. Chemist     LIN. Boston.³
     Ella's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Ella A. Blades     Daughter     ---     9     Scholar     STS. Leek.³

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Sarah Blades, at Eastwood Cottage, Ball Haye Road, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Sarah Blades     Head     Widow     53     Annuitant     STS. Leek.⁴
     Ella's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Ella Ashforth Blades     Daughter     Unmarried     19     Pupil Teacher     STS. Leek.⁴

     The 1901 U.K.Census listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Sarah Blades, at 33 Queen Street, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Sarah Blades     Head     Widow     76     Living on Own Means     STS. Leek.⁵
     Ella's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Ella A. Blades     Daughter     Single     39     Companion     STS. Leek.⁵

     Ella Ashforth Blades, daughter of Christopher Blades and Sarah Brunt, died on Monday, 15 August 1927, in Leek, Staffordshire.⁶

     She was buried in St. Edward's Churchyard, Leek in August 1927.⁷

     Anne Clowes Blades, daughter of Christopher Blades and Sarah Brunt, was born in Leek, Staffordshire, in 1863, her Birth was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1863.¹      She was Baptised on Sunday, 16 August 1863 in St. Lukes Church, Leek, Staffordshire .
     St. Lukes Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Entry #927 - Anne Clowes Blades, daughter of Sarah and Christopher Blades, a Chemist of Custard Street, was Baptised by Benj. Pidcock."²

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Christopher Blades, at Wall Hill, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Christopher Blades     Head     Married     59     Pharm. Chemist     LIN. Boston.³
     Anne's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Ann C. Blades     Daughter     ---     7     Scholar     STS. Leek.³

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Sarah Blades, at Eastwood Cottage, Ball Haye Road, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Sarah Blades     Head     Widow     53     Annuitant     STS. Leek.⁴
     Anne's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Annie Clowes Blades     Daughter     Unmarried     17     Pupil Teacher     STS. Leek.⁴

     The 1891 U.K.Census listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Sarah Blades, at 35 Rose Bank Street, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Sarah Blades     Head     Widow     64     Living on Own Means     STS. Leek.⁵
     Anne's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Annie C. Blades     Daughter     Single     27     ---     STS. Leek.⁵

     He was Baptised on Sunday, 23 July 1865 in St. Lukes Church, Leek, Staffordshire .
     St. Lukes Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Entry #1078 - Arthur James Blades, son of Sarah and Christopher Blades, a Chemist of Spring Cottage, was Baptised by Benj. Pidcock."¹
     Arthur James Blades, son of Christopher Blades and Sarah Brunt, was born in Leek, Staffordshire, in 1865, his Birth was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1865.²

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Christopher Blades, at Wall Hill, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Christopher Blades     Head     Married     59     Pharm. Chemist     LIN. Boston.³
     Arthur's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Arthur J. Blades     Son     ---     5     Scholar     STS. Leek.³

     Arthur James Blades, son of Christopher Blades and Sarah Brunt, died on Saturday, 2 September 1876 in Leek, Staffordshire, his Death was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1876.^4,5

     He was buried in St. Edward's Churchyard, Leek in September 1876.⁶

     Josiah Brunt Blades, son of Christopher Blades and Sarah Brunt, was born in Leek, Staffordshire, in 1851, his Birth was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1851.¹      He was Baptised on Friday, 20 June 1851 in St. Lukes Church, Leek, Staffordshire .
     St. Lukes Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Entry #81 - Josiah Brunt Blades, son of Sarah and Christopher Blades, a Druggist of Custard Street, was Baptised by Benj. Pidcock."²

     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Christopher Blades, at Custard Street, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Christopher Blades     Head     Married     49     Chemist / Master     LIN. Boston.³
     Josiah's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Josiah Blades     Son     ---     9     Scholar     STS. Leek.³

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Christopher Blades, at Wall Hill, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Christopher Blades     Head     Married     59     Pharm. Chemist     LIN. Boston.⁴
     Josiah's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Josiah B. Blades     Son     Unmarried     19     Chemist's Shopman     STS. Leek.⁴

     Josiah Brunt Blades, son of Christopher Blades and Sarah Brunt, was married to Mary Woolliscroft, daughter of Thomas Woolliscroft and Betty White, on Thursday, 13 January 1876 at St. Michael's Church, Horton, Staffordshire.
     St. Michael's Church Marriage Register - "Entry #395 - Josiah Brunt Blades, aged 24 years, a Bachelor; a Chemist of Leek, son of Christopher Blades, a Chemist was Married after Banns to Mary Woolliscroft, aged 24 years, a Spinster of Horton, daughter of Thomas Woolliscroft, a Farmer. Both Signed and Witnessed by Henry Brunt and Ellen Woolliscroft.
          Frederick W. Piercy, Officiating Minister."⁵
          ; Mary Blades     Wife     Married     29     ---     STS. Longsden.⁶
          ; Ellen W. Blades     Daughter     ---     4     ---     STS. Leek.⁷
          ; Harold A. Blades     Son     ---     1     ---     STS. Leek.⁷

          In the 1891 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 5 April 1891, Josiah was recorded as the Head of the Household at Victoria Cottage, Clerk Bank, Leek, Staffordshire, also in the Household were Mary Blades, Ellen Woolliscroft Blades, Harold Arthur Blades, Herbert Blades, Ethel Mary Blades, Gladys Mary Blades and Betty Woolliscroft plus 1 female Domestic Servant,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Josiah B. Blades     Head     Married     39     Chemist & Druggist     STS. Leek.⁸
          ; Mary Blades     Wife     Married     38     ---     STS. Harracles Hall, Longsden.⁸
          ; Ellen W. Blades     Daughter     Single     14     Scholar     STS. Leek.⁸
          ; Harold A. Blades     Son     ---     12     Scholar     STS. Leek.⁸
          ; Herbert Blades     Son     ---     9     Scholar     STS. Leek.⁸
          ; Ethel M. Blades     Daughter     ---     7     ---     STS. Leek.⁸
          ; Gladys M. Blades     Daughter     ---     1     ---     STS. Leek.⁸
          ; Betty Woolliscroft     Mother in Law     Widow     70     Retired Farmer     STS. Rowley Gate.⁸

          In the 1901 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 31 March 1901, Josiah was recorded as the Head of the Household at Victoria Cottage, Clerk Bank, Leek, Staffordshire, also in the Household were Mary Blades, Ellen Woolliscroft Blades, Harold Arthur Blades and Ethel Mary Blades plus 1 Assistant and 1 female Domestic Servant,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Josiah B. Blades     Head     Married     49     Chemist & Druggist     STS. Leek     Licenced Lay Reader, Ch. of England.⁹
          ; Mary Blades     Wife     Married     49     ---     STS. Leek.⁹
          ; Ellen W. Blades     Daughter     Single     23     ---     STS. Leek.⁹
          ; Harold A. Blades     Son     Single     21     Pharmacuetical Student     STS. Leek.⁹
          ; Ethel M. Blades     Daughter     Single     17     Pupil Teacher     STS. Leek.⁹

          In the 1911 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1911, Josiah was recorded as the Head of the Household at Victoria Cottage, Browhill, Leek, Staffordshire, also in the Household were Mary Blades, Harold Arthur Blades, Gladys Mary Blades and William Herbert Tatton,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Josiah Brunt Blades     Head     59     Married     Chemist     STS. Leek.¹⁰
          ; Mary Blades     Wife     59     Married 35 years, (Children born alive: Born: 5. Living: 5. Died: 0.)     ---     STS. Longsden.¹⁰
          ; Harold Arthur Blades     Son     31     Single     Chemist     STS. Leek.¹⁰
          ; Gladys Mary Blades     Daughter     21     Single     ---     STS. Leek.¹⁰
          ; William Herbert Tatton     Grandson     8     ---     ---     STS. Leek.¹⁰

     Josiah Brunt Blades, son of Christopher Blades and Sarah Brunt, died on Wednesday, 13 September 1916 in Leek, Staffordshire, his Death was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1916, He was survived by his wife, Mary.^11,12

     He was buried in St. Edward's Churchyard, Leek in September 1916.¹³

     Mary Woolliscroft, daughter of Thomas Woolliscroft and Betty White, was born in Leek, Staffordshire, in 1851, her Birth was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1851.¹

     Mary Woolliscroft, daughter of Thomas Woolliscroft and Betty White, was married to Josiah Brunt Blades, son of Christopher Blades and Sarah Brunt, on Thursday, 13 January 1876 at St. Michael's Church, Horton, Staffordshire.
     St. Michael's Church Marriage Register - "Entry #395 - Josiah Brunt Blades, aged 24 years, a Bachelor; a Chemist of Leek, son of Christopher Blades, a Chemist was Married after Banns to Mary Woolliscroft, aged 24 years, a Spinster of Horton, daughter of Thomas Woolliscroft, a Farmer. Both Signed and Witnessed by Henry Brunt and Ellen Woolliscroft.
          Frederick W. Piercy, Officiating Minister."²
     Mary's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Mary Blades     Wife     Married     29     ---     STS. Longsden.³

     The 1891 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Josiah Brunt Blades, at Victoria Cottage, Clerk Bank, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Josiah B. Blades     Head     Married     39     Chemist & Druggist     STS. Leek.⁴
     Mary's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Mary Blades     Wife     Married     38     ---     STS. Harracles Hall, Longsden.⁴

     The 1901 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Josiah Brunt Blades, at Victoria Cottage, Clerk Bank, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Josiah B. Blades     Head     Married     49     Chemist & Druggist     STS. Leek     Licenced Lay Reader, Ch. of England.⁵
     Mary's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Mary Blades     Wife     Married     49     ---     STS. Leek.⁵

     The 1911 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Josiah Brunt Blades, at Victoria Cottage, Browhill, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Josiah Brunt Blades     Head     59     Married     Chemist     STS. Leek.⁶
     Mary's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Mary Blades     Wife     59     Married 35 years, (Children born alive: Born: 5. Living: 5. Died: 0.)     ---     STS. Longsden.⁶

     Mary Blades was left a Widow on the Death of her husband, Josiah, whose Death was Registered in the Leek Registration District, in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1916.^7,8

          The U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales of 29 September 1939 listed her with William Alexander Tatton, at White Lodge, Buxton Road, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as - William A. Tatton;     DoB - 27 December 1876     Male;     Managing Director Textile Company     Married.⁹

     Mary's entry for the U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales was recorded as -
          Mary Blades;     DoB - 3 September 1857     Female;     Private Means     Widowed.¹⁰

     Mary Blades, daughter of Thomas Woolliscroft and Betty White, died on Sunday, 27 January 1946, in Leek, Staffordshire.¹¹

     She was buried in St. Edward's Churchyard, Leek in January 1946.

     Thomas Woolliscroft was born around 1820.


     Thomas Woolliscroft was married to Betty White in Leek, Staffordshire, in 1844.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Leek Registration District in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1844.¹

     Ann Elizabeth Whittles was born in 1854.


     Ann Elizabeth Whittles was married to Henry Bucknall Blades, son of Christopher Blades and Sarah Brunt, on Wednesday, 20 May 1874 at Church of St. Edward the Confessor, Leek, Staffordshire.
     Church of St. Edward the Confessor Marriage Register - "Entry #352 - Henry Bucknall Blades, aged 22 years, a Bachelor; a Warehouseman of Wall Hill, Leek, son of Christopher Blades, a Chemist was Married by Licence to Ann Elizabeth Whittles, aged 20 years, a Spinster of Compton, daughter of William Whittles, a Grocer. Both Signed and Witnessed by George Mather and Emily Goldstraw.
               G.E.Dean, Vicar."¹

     The 1881 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Henry Bucknall Blades, at 32 King Street, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Henry Bucknall Blades     Head     Married     28     Silk Warehouseman     STS. Leek.²
     Ann's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Anne Elizabeth Blades     Wife     Married     27     ---     STS. Leek.²

     The 1891 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Henry Bucknall Blades, at 34 Grosvenor Street, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Henry B. Blades     Head     Married     38     Silk Manager     STS. Leek.³
     Ann's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Ann E. Blades     Wife     Married     37     ---     STS. Leek.³

     The 1901 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Henry Bucknall Blades, at 17 South Bank Street, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Henry Bucknall Blades     Head     Married     48     Silk Manager     STS. Leek.⁴
     Ann's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Annie Elizabeth Blades     Wife     Married     47     ---     STS. Leek.⁴

     Ann Elizabeth Blades died in 1907 in Lancashire, her Death was Registered at the Chorlton Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1907, She was survived by her husband, Henry.⁵

     Ethel Mary Blades, daughter of Josiah Brunt Blades and Mary Woolliscroft, was born on Thursday, 26 July 1883.
     She was Baptised on Sunday, 2 September 1883 in St. Lukes Church, Leek, Staffordshire .
     St. Lukes Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Entry 293 - Ethel Mary Blades, daughter of Mary and Josiah Brunt Blades, a Chemist of 1 Stanley Street, Leek, was Baptised by Alfred Campion, Asst. Curate."¹

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Josiah Brunt Blades, at Victoria Cottage, Clerk Bank, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Josiah B. Blades     Head     Married     39     Chemist & Druggist     STS. Leek.²
     Ethel's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Ethel M. Blades     Daughter     ---     7     ---     STS. Leek.²

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Josiah Brunt Blades, at Victoria Cottage, Clerk Bank, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Josiah B. Blades     Head     Married     49     Chemist & Druggist     STS. Leek     Licenced Lay Reader, Ch. of England.³
     Ethel's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Ethel M. Blades     Daughter     Single     17     Pupil Teacher     STS. Leek.³

     Harold Arthur Blades, son of Josiah Brunt Blades and Mary Woolliscroft, was born in Leek, Staffordshire, in 1879, his Birth was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1879.¹      He was Baptised on Sunday, 7 December 1879 in St. Lukes Church, Leek, Staffordshire .
     St. Lukes Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Entry #2338 - Harold Arthur Blades, son of Mary and Josiah Brunt Blades, a Chemist of 1 Stanley Street, Leek, was Baptised by Benjamin Pidcock."²
     Harold's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Harold A. Blades     Son     ---     1     ---     STS. Leek.³

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Josiah Brunt Blades, at Victoria Cottage, Clerk Bank, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Josiah B. Blades     Head     Married     39     Chemist & Druggist     STS. Leek.⁴
     Harold's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Harold A. Blades     Son     ---     12     Scholar     STS. Leek.⁴

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Josiah Brunt Blades, at Victoria Cottage, Clerk Bank, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Josiah B. Blades     Head     Married     49     Chemist & Druggist     STS. Leek     Licenced Lay Reader, Ch. of England.⁵
     Harold's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Harold A. Blades     Son     Single     21     Pharmacuetical Student     STS. Leek.⁵

     The 1911 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Josiah Brunt Blades, at Victoria Cottage, Browhill, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Josiah Brunt Blades     Head     59     Married     Chemist     STS. Leek.⁶
     Harold's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Harold Arthur Blades     Son     31     Single     Chemist     STS. Leek.⁶

     Herbert Blades, son of Josiah Brunt Blades and Mary Woolliscroft, was born in Leek, Staffordshire, in September 1881, his Birth was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1881.¹      He was Baptised on Sunday, 4 September 1881 in St. Lukes Church, Leek, Staffordshire .
     St. Lukes Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Entry #101 - Herbert Blades, son of Mary and Josiah Brunt Blades, a Chemist of 1 Stanley Street, Leek, was Baptised by Benjamin Pidcock, Vicar."²

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Josiah Brunt Blades, at Victoria Cottage, Clerk Bank, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Josiah B. Blades     Head     Married     39     Chemist & Druggist     STS. Leek.³
     Herbert's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Herbert Blades     Son     ---     9     Scholar     STS. Leek.³

     Jessie Blades, daughter of Henry Bucknall Blades and Ann Elizabeth Whittles, was born in Leek, Staffordshire, in 1879, her Birth was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1879.¹      She was Baptised on Friday, 24 January 1879 in St. Lukes Church, Leek, Staffordshire .
     St. Lukes Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Entry #2255 - Jessie Blades, daughter of Annie Elizabeth and Henry Bucknall Blades, a Warehouseman of 32 King Street, Leek, was Baptised by Evans Belcher."²

     Jessie Blades, daughter of Henry Bucknall Blades and Ann Elizabeth Whittles, died in 1880 in Leek, Staffordshire, her Death was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1880.³