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     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

          In the 1861 U.K.Census, held on Saturday, 6 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
          ; Sarah Blades     Wife     Married     34     ---     STS. Leek.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

     May Blades, daughter of Henry Bucknall Blades and Ann Elizabeth Whittles, was born in Leek, Staffordshire, on Friday, 15 July 1881, her Birth was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1881.^1,2      She was Baptised on Sunday, 2 October 1881 in St. Lukes Church, Leek, Staffordshire .
     St. Lukes Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Entry #111 - May Blades, daughter of Annie and Henry Blades, a Warehouseman of 32 King Street, Leek, was Baptised by Evans Belcher, Curate."³

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter 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.⁴
     May's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          May Blades     Daughter     ---     9     Scholar     STS. Leek.⁴

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter 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.⁵
     May's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          May Blades     Daughter     Single     19     Houseduties     STS. Leek.⁵

     The U.K.Census of 2 April 1911 listed her as a Sister in Law of the Head of Household - John Alfred Powell, at 137 Alexandra Road, Moss Side, Manchester, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          John Alfred Powell     Head     Married     22     Clerk     CHS. Cheshire.⁶
     May's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          May Blades     Sister in Law     29     Single     Drapery Shop Assistant     STS. Leek.⁶

     May Blades, daughter of Henry Bucknall Blades and Ann Elizabeth Whittles, was married to William Bold in Lancashire in 1919.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Prestwich Registration District in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1919.⁷

          The U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales of 29 September 1939 listed her with Elsie Blades, at 36 Northleigh Road, Old Trafford, Manchester, Lancashire, who is recorded as - Elsie Blades;     DoB - 26 August 1882     Female;     Dressmaker     Single.⁸

     May's entry for the U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales was recorded as -
          May Bold;     DoB - 15 July 1881     Female;     Unpaid Domestic Duties     Widow.⁹

     May Bold, daughter of Henry Bucknall Blades and Ann Elizabeth Whittles, died in 1962 in Lancashire, her Death was Registered at the Barton Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1962.¹⁰

     Elsie Blades, daughter of Henry Bucknall Blades and Ann Elizabeth Whittles, was born in Leek, Staffordshire, on Saturday, 26 August 1882, her Birth was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1882.^1,2      She was Baptised on Friday, 17 November 1882 in St. Lukes Church, Leek, Staffordshire .
     St. Lukes Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Entry #206 - Elsie Blades, daughter of Annie Elizabeth and Henry Bucknall Blades, a Warehouseman of 32 King Street, Leek, was Baptised by W.B.Wright, Curate."³

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter 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.⁴
     Elsie's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Elsie Blades     Daughter     ---     8     Scholar     STS. Leek.⁴

     The U.K.Census of 2 April 1911 listed her as a Sister in Law of the Head of Household - John Alfred Powell, at 137 Alexandra Road, Moss Side, Manchester, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          John Alfred Powell     Head     Married     22     Clerk     CHS. Cheshire.⁵
     Elsie's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Elsie Blades     Sister in Law     28     Single     Dressmaker on Own Account     STS. Leek.⁵

          In the U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales, held on 29 September 1939, Elsie Blades was recorded as the first person in the 4 person Household at 36 Northleigh Road, Old Trafford, Manchester, Lancashire. Also in the Household were entries for May Bold plus a male Visitor - Herbert D. Chappell,
     the listing for this Household is -
          ; Elsie Blades;     DoB - 26 August 1882     Female;     Dressmaker     Single.⁶
          ; May Bold;     DoB - 15 July 1881     Female;     Unpaid Domestic Duties     Widow.⁷

     Elsie Blades, daughter of Henry Bucknall Blades and Ann Elizabeth Whittles, died in 1978 in Lancashire, her Death was Registered at the Manchester Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1978.⁸

     Annie Blades, daughter of Henry Bucknall Blades and Ann Elizabeth Whittles, was born in Leek, Staffordshire, on Wednesday, 25 March 1885, her Birth was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1885.^1,2      She was Baptised on Friday, 1 May 1885 in St. Lukes Church, Leek, Staffordshire .
     St. Lukes Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Entry #509 - Annie Blades, daughter of Annie Elizabeth and Henry Bucknall Blades, a Warehouseman of 32 King Street, Leek, was Baptised by W.B.Wright, Curate."³

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter 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.⁴
     Annie's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Annie Blades     Daughter     ---     6     Scholar     STS. Leek.⁴

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter 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.⁵
     Annie's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Annie Blades     Daughter     Single     16     Houseduties     STS. Leek.⁵

     Annie Blades, daughter of Henry Bucknall Blades and Ann Elizabeth Whittles, was married to John Alfred Powell in Lancashire in 1910.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Chorlton Registration District in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1910.⁶

     The 1911 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - John Alfred Powell, at 137 Alexandra Road, Moss Side, Manchester, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          John Alfred Powell     Head     Married     22     Clerk     CHS. Cheshire.⁷
     Annie's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Annie Powell     Wife     26     Married under 1 year, (Children born alive: Born: 0. Living: 0. Died: 0.)     ---     STS. Leek.⁷

          The U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales of 29 September 1939 listed her with John Alfred Powell, at 8 Booth Road, Old Trafford, Manchester, Lancashire, who is recorded as - John A. Powell;     DoB - 5 April 1888     Male;     Traffic Manager     Married.⁸

     Annie's entry for the U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales was recorded as -
          Annie Powell;     DoB - 25 March 1885     Female;     Unpaid Domestic Duties     Married.⁹

     Annie Powell, daughter of Henry Bucknall Blades and Ann Elizabeth Whittles, died in 1940 in Manchester, Lancashire, her Death was Registered at the Manchester Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1940, She was survived by her husband, John.¹⁰

     Ellen Woolliscroft Blades, daughter of Josiah Brunt Blades and Mary Woolliscroft, was born in Leek, Staffordshire, in 1876, her Birth was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1876.¹
     Ellen's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Ellen W. Blades     Daughter     ---     4     ---     STS. Leek.²

     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.³
     Ellen's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Ellen W. Blades     Daughter     Single     14     Scholar     STS. Leek.³

     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.⁴
     Ellen's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Ellen W. Blades     Daughter     Single     23     ---     STS. Leek.⁴

     Ellen Woolliscroft Blades, daughter of Josiah Brunt Blades and Mary Woolliscroft, was married to William Alexander Tatton in Leek, Staffordshire, in 1902.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Leek Registration District in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1902.⁵

     The 1911 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - William Alexander Tatton, at Ashcroft, Buxton Road, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Wm. Alexander Tatton     Head     34     Married     Dyer of Silk, Artificial Silk & Cotton     STS. Leek.⁶
     Ellen's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Ellen Woolliscroft     Wife     33     Married 9 years, (Children born alive: Born: 3. Living: 3. Died: 0.)     ---     STS. Leek.⁶

          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.⁷

     Ellen's entry for the U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales was recorded as -
          Ellen W. Tatton;     DoB - 1 December 1876     Male;     Unpaid Domestic Duties     Married.⁸

     Ellen Woolliscroft Tatton was left a Widow on the Death of her husband, William, whose Death was Registered in the Leek Registration District, in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1945.^9,10

     Ellen Woolliscroft Tatton, daughter of Josiah Brunt Blades and Mary Woolliscroft, died on Monday, 31 January 1966 in White Lodge, Buxton Road, Leek, Staffordshire.

     She was buried at the Cemetery, Leek, Staffordshire, on Wednesday, 2 February 1966.
     Cemetery Register Entry - Ellen Wooliscroft Tatton of White Lodge, Buxton Road, Leek, aged 87 years, was Buried
     Grave # - 4036.¹¹

     Betty White was born about 1820.


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

     The U.K.Census of 5 April 1891 listed her as a Mother in Law 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
     Betty's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Betty Woolliscroft     Mother in Law     Widow     70     Retired Farmer     STS. Rowley Gate.²

     Gladys Mary Blades, daughter of Josiah Brunt Blades and Mary Woolliscroft, was born in Leek, Staffordshire, in 1889, her Birth was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1889.¹

     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
     Gladys's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Gladys M. Blades     Daughter     ---     1     ---     STS. Leek.²

     The 1911 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter 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.³
     Gladys's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Gladys Mary Blades     Daughter     21     Single     ---     STS. Leek.³

     William Alexander Tatton was born in Leek, Staffordshire, on Wednesday, 27 December 1876.


     William Alexander Tatton was married to Ellen Woolliscroft Blades, daughter of Josiah Brunt Blades and Mary Woolliscroft, in Leek, Staffordshire, in 1902.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Leek Registration District in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1902.¹

          In the 1911 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1911, William was recorded as the Head of the Household at Ashcroft, Buxton Road, Leek, Staffordshire, also in the Household were Ellen Woolliscroft Tatton, William Herbert Tatton, Alexander Maxwell Tatton and Mary Josephine Tatton plus 2 female General Servants,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Wm. Alexander Tatton     Head     34     Married     Dyer of Silk, Artificial Silk & Cotton     STS. Leek.²
          ; Ellen Woolliscroft     Wife     33     Married 9 years, (Children born alive: Born: 3. Living: 3. Died: 0.)     ---     STS. Leek.²
          ; William H. Tatton     Son     8     ---     ---     STS. Leek.²
          ; Maxwell A. Tatton     Son     5     ---     ---     STS. Leek.²
          ; Mary J. Tatton     Daughter     6m     ---     ---     STS. Leek.²

          In the 1939 Registration, held on 29 September 1939, William Alexander Tatton was recorded as the first person in the 5 person Household at White Lodge, Buxton Road, Leek, Staffordshire. Also in the Household were Ellen Woolliscroft Tatton, Mary Josephine Tatton, Jean Wooliscroft Tatton and Mary Blades plus 1 female Domestic servant,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; William A. Tatton;     DoB - 27 December 1876     Male;     Managing Director Textile Company     Married.³
          ; Ellen W. Tatton;     DoB - 1 December 1876     Male;     Unpaid Domestic Duties     Married.⁴
          ; Mary J. Tatton;     DoB - 14 September 1910     Female;     Clerk at Dye Works     Single.⁵
          ; Jean W. Tatton;     DoB - 12 December 1912     Female;     Unpaid Domestic Duties     Single.⁶
          ; Mary Blades;     DoB - 3 September 1857     Female;     Private Means     Widowed.⁷

     William Alexander Tatton died on Sunday, 18 February 1945 in Hallesden, Leek, Staffordshire, his Death was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1945, He was survived by his wife, Ellen.^8,9

     He was buried at the Cemetery, Leek, Staffordshire, on Tuesday, 20 February 1945.
     Cemetery Register Entry - William Alexander Tatton of White Lodge, Buxton Road, Leek, aged 68 years, was Buried
     Grave # - 4036.¹⁰

     Probate for William's Estate was granted on 29 November 1945 at Llandudno.
     Probate Register Entry - " William Alexander Tatton of White Lodge, Buxton Road, Leek, Staffordshire. Died on 18 February 1945 at Hillesden, Leek, Staffordshire.
     Probate granted at Llandudno on 29 November 1945 to Maxwell Alexander Tatton and Hugo William Johnson, Company Directors.
     Effects = £26,831 4s 7d."¹¹

     William Herbert Tatton, son of William Alexander Tatton and Ellen Woolliscroft Blades, was born.

     William Herbert Tatton, son of William Alexander Tatton and Ellen Woolliscroft Blades, was born in Leek, Staffordshire, in 1903, his Birth was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1903.¹

          The U.K.Census of 2 April 1911 listed him as a Grandson 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.²

     The 1911 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - William Alexander Tatton, at Ashcroft, Buxton Road, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Wm. Alexander Tatton     Head     34     Married     Dyer of Silk, Artificial Silk & Cotton     STS. Leek.³
     William's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          William H. Tatton     Son     8     ---     ---     STS. Leek.³
     William's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          William Herbert Tatton     Grandson     8     ---     ---     STS. Leek.²

     William Herbert Tatton, son of William Alexander Tatton and Ellen Woolliscroft Blades, died on Friday, 8 November 1918 in Epworth, Rhyl, Flintshire, Wales.⁴

     He was buried at the Cemetery, Leek, Staffordshire, on Monday, 11 November 1918.
     Cemetery Register Entry - William Herbert Tatton of Ashcroft, Buxton Road, Leek, aged 15 years, was Buried
     Grave # - 4037.⁵

     Alexander Maxwell Tatton, son of William Alexander Tatton and Ellen Woolliscroft Blades, was born on Wednesday, 17 May 1905.

     Alexander Maxwell Tatton, son of William Alexander Tatton and Ellen Woolliscroft Blades, was born in Leek, Staffordshire, in 1905, his Birth was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1905.¹

     The 1911 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - William Alexander Tatton, at Ashcroft, Buxton Road, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Wm. Alexander Tatton     Head     34     Married     Dyer of Silk, Artificial Silk & Cotton     STS. Leek.²
     Alexander's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Maxwell A. Tatton     Son     5     ---     ---     STS. Leek.²

     Alexander Maxwell Tatton, son of William Alexander Tatton and Ellen Woolliscroft Blades, died on Tuesday, 7 May 1974.

     He was buried at the Cemetery, Leek, Staffordshire, on Tuesday, 14 May 1974.
     Cemetery Register Entry - Maxwell Alexander Tatton of Fairways, Birchall, Leek, aged 69 years, was Buried
     Grave # - 4036.³

     Probate for Alexander's Estate was granted on 4 October 1974 at Sheffield.
     Probate Register Entry - " Maxwell Alexander Tatton of Portabello Dulas, Anglesey. Died on 7 May 1974.
     Probate granted at Sheffield on 4 October 1974.
     Effects = £106,439."⁴

     Mary Josephine Tatton, daughter of William Alexander Tatton and Ellen Woolliscroft Blades, was born on Wednesday, 14 September 1910.

     Mary Josephine Tatton, daughter of William Alexander Tatton and Ellen Woolliscroft Blades, was born in Leek, Staffordshire, in 1910, her Birth was Registered at the Leek Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1910.¹

     The 1911 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - William Alexander Tatton, at Ashcroft, Buxton Road, Leek, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Wm. Alexander Tatton     Head     34     Married     Dyer of Silk, Artificial Silk & Cotton     STS. Leek.²
     Mary's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Mary J. Tatton     Daughter     6m     ---     ---     STS. Leek.²

          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.³

     Mary's entry for the U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales was recorded as -
          Mary J. Tatton;     DoB - 14 September 1910     Female;     Clerk at Dye Works     Single.⁴

     Mary Josephine Tatton, daughter of William Alexander Tatton and Ellen Woolliscroft Blades, died on Tuesday, 11 July 1995.