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     Alexander Smith was born in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in 1785.¹


     Alexander Smith was married to Jane Gray on Friday, 20 June 1817 at the Parish Church, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.^2,3

          In the 1841 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 6 June 1841, Alexander was recorded as the first person in the Household at Barwood Lea, Tottington Lower End, Lancashire,
     also in the Household were Jane Smith, Alexander Smith, Grace Smith, Anne Smith, John Smith and George Smith,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Alexander Smith     55     Book Keeper     Scotland.⁴
          ; Jane Smith     45     ---     Scotland.⁴
          ; Alexander Smith     18     Engraver     Yes.⁴
          ; Grace Smith     15     ---     Yes.⁴
          ; Ann Smith     15     ---     Yes.⁴
          ; John Smith     13     ---     Yes.⁴
          ; George Smith     13     ---     Yes.⁴

          In the 1851 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 30 March 1851, Alexander was recorded as the Head of the Household at Barwood Lee, Tottington Lower End, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, also in the Household were Jane Smith, William Grant Smith, Anne Smith, George Smith, Alexander George Smith and Jane Smith,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Alexander Smith     Head     Married     66     Clerk Print Works     SCT. Hamelly(sic.)⁵
          ; Jane Smith     Wife     Married     61     ---     BAN. Fordyce.⁵
          ; William G. Smith     Son     Married     32     Colour Maker - Print Works     LAN. Bury.⁵
          ; Ann Smith     Daughter     Unmarried     24     Dress Maker     LAN. Bury.⁵
          ; George Smith     Son     Unmarried     20     Engraver     LAN. Bury.⁵
          ; Alexander G. Smith     Grandson     9     Scholar     SCT. Glasgow.⁵
          ; Jane Smith     Granddaughter     6     Scholar at Home     SCT. Glasgow.⁶

     Alexander Smith was left a Widower on the death of his wife, Jane on 31 May 1860 in Ramsbottom, Lancashire.⁷

     Alexander Smith died on Tuesday, 9 October 1860, in Ramsbottom, Lancashire,"aged 80."^7,8 He was buried in St. Andrew's Churchyard, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, in October 1860.
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     Jean Gray, daughter of John Gray and Ann Strachan, was born in Mains of Birkenbog, Fordyce, Banffshire, Scotland, in 1789.
     She was Baptised on Saturday, 28 November 1789 in the Parish Church, Fordyce, Banffshire .
     the Parish Church Baptismal Register Entry - "John Gray in Mains of Birkenbog had a child by his wife Ann Strachan, baptised called Jean, Witnesses: Walter Gray in Forvie and John Black in Ley."² Jean was known as Jane in all matters at and after her Marriage.

     Jane Gray was married to Alexander Smith on Friday, 20 June 1817 at the Parish Church, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.^3,4

          The U.K.Census of 6 June 1841 listed her in the Household of Alexander Smith, at Barwood Lea, Tottington Lower End, Lancashire, who is listed as -
     Alexander Smith     55     Book Keeper     Scotland.⁵
     Jane's entry for the 1841 Census was recorded as -
          Jane Smith     45     ---     Scotland.⁵

     The 1851 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Alexander Smith, at Barwood Lee, Tottington Lower End, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Alexander Smith     Head     Married     66     Clerk Print Works     SCT. Hamelly(sic.)⁶
     Jane's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          Jane Smith     Wife     Married     61     ---     BAN. Fordyce.⁶

     Jane Smith, daughter of John Gray and Ann Strachan, died on Thursday, 31 May 1860, in Ramsbottom, Lancashire,"aged 70 years", she was survived by her husband Alexander Smith.⁷ Jane Smith was buried in St. Andrew's Churchyard, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, in June 1860.
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     Alexander Smith, son of Alexander Smith and Jean Gray, was born in Ramsbottom, Tottington, Lancashire, on Saturday, 20 October 1821.¹
     He was Baptised on Sunday, 7 April 1822 in Dundee Presbyterian Church, Tottington, Lancashire .
     Dundee Presbyterian Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Alexander Smith, son of Alexander Smith, Book Keeper and Jane formerly Gray. Both parents signed. Baptised by Geo. Brown A.M."^1,2

          The U.K.Census of 6 June 1841 listed him in the Household of Alexander Smith, at Barwood Lea, Tottington Lower End, Lancashire, who is listed as -
     Alexander Smith     55     Book Keeper     Scotland.³
     Alexander's entry for the 1841 Census was recorded as -
          Alexander Smith     18     Engraver     Yes.³

     Alexander Smith, son of Alexander Smith and Jean Gray, was married to Martha Cook in Bolton, Lancashire, in 1850.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Bolton Registration District in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1850.⁴

          In the 1851 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 30 March 1851, Alexander was recorded as the Head of the Household at Ramsbottom Lane, Tottington Lower End, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, also in the Household were Martha Smith, William Smith and Edwin Smith,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Alexander Smith     Head     Married     29     Engraver at Calico Printer     LAN. Tottington.⁵
          ; Martha Smith     Wife     Married     29     ---     LAN. Tottington.⁶
          ; William Cook     Son     7     ---     LAN. Walmesley.⁶
          ; Edwin Cook     Son     6m     ---     LAN. Walmesley.⁶

          In the 1861 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 7 April 1861, Alexander was recorded as the Head of the Household at Barwood Lee, Tottington Lower End, Bury, Lancashire, also in the Household were Martha Smith, William Smith, Edwin Smith, Alexander Smith, Betsey Smith, Jane Smith, Anne Smith, Jane Smith and Alexander Smith,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Alexander Smith     Head     Married     39     Engraver at Calico Printers     LAN. Bury.⁷
          ; Martha Smith     Wife     Married     39     ---     LAN. Bury.⁷
          ; William Smith     Son     Unmarried     17     Engraver at Calico Printer     LAN. Bury.⁷
          ; Edwin Smith     Son     10     ---     LAN. Bury.⁷
          ; Alexander Smith     Son     6     Scholar     LAN. Bury.⁷
          ; Betsey Smith     Daughter     4     Scholar     LAN. Bury.⁷
          ; Jane Smith     Daughter     1     LAN. Bury.⁷
          ; Ann Smith     Sister     Unmarried     35     Dressmaker     LAN. Bury.⁷
          ; Jane Smith     Neice     Unmarried     16     Calico Weaver     SCT. Glasgow.⁷
          ; Alexander Smith     Nephew     10     Scholar     SCT.⁸

     Alexander Smith, son of Alexander Smith and Jean Gray, died on Friday, 4 March 1870 in Lancashire, his Death was Registered at the Bury Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1870, He was survived by his wife, Martha.⁹ Alexander Smith was buried in St. Andrew's Parish Church, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, in March 1870.
     Monumental Inscription - IN LOVING MEMORY OF /
ALEXANDER SMITH /
OF RAMSBOTTOM, WHO DIED /
March 4^th. 1870 Aged 48 Years /
ALSO OF MARTHA /
RELICT OF THE ABOVE /
Who died March 24th. 1892 /
AGED 70 YEARS. /
ALSO OF JOHN, SON OF /
ALEXANDER AND MARTHA SMITH, /
Who Died August 6th. 1861 Aged 18 Days. /
Also their daughter /
JANE /
Died December 17^th. 1853 Aged 8 Months. /.¹⁰

     Anne Smith, daughter of Alexander Smith and Jean Gray, was born in Ramsbottom, Tottington, Lancashire, on Monday, 15 August 1825.²
     She was Baptised on Sunday, 23 October 1825 in Dundee Presbyterian Church, Tottington, Lancashire .
     Dundee Presbyterian Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Anne Smith, daughter of Alexander Smith, Book Keeper and Jane formerly Gray. Both parents signed. Baptised by Geo. Brown A.M."^2,3

          The U.K.Census of 6 June 1841 listed her in the Household of Alexander Smith, at Barwood Lea, Tottington Lower End, Lancashire, who is listed as -
     Alexander Smith     55     Book Keeper     Scotland.⁴
     Anne's entry for the 1841 Census was recorded as -
          Ann Smith     15     ---     Yes.⁴

     The 1851 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Alexander Smith, at Barwood Lee, Tottington Lower End, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Alexander Smith     Head     Married     66     Clerk Print Works     SCT. Hamelly(sic.)⁵
     Anne's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          Ann Smith     Daughter     Unmarried     24     Dress Maker     LAN. Bury.⁵

     The U.K.Census of 7 April 1861 listed her as a Sister of the Head of Household - Alexander Smith, at Barwood Lee, Tottington Lower End, Bury, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Alexander Smith     Head     Married     39     Engraver at Calico Printers     LAN. Bury.⁶
     Anne's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Ann Smith     Sister     Unmarried     35     Dressmaker     LAN. Bury.⁶

     Anne Smith, daughter of Alexander Smith and Jean Gray, was married to James Barclay on Thursday, 14 June 1866 at 11 West Maitland Street, Edinburgh, St. George, Midlothian.
     11 West Maitland Street Marriage Register - "Entry #144 - After Banns according to the Forms of the Church of Scotland; James Barclay, Wookseller, Widower, 39, of 11 West Maitland Street, Edinburgh, son of John Barclay formerly Forester and Janet Barcley, m.s. HILL and Ann Smith, Spinster, 40 of 9 Semple Street, Edinburgh, daughter of Alexander Smith, Colour Printer's Cashier (deceased) and Jane Smith m.s. GRAY (deceased). Witnessed by John H. Gordon and Jessie Dickson."⁷

     The 1871 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - James Barclay, at 1 Victor Street, Broughton, Salford, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          James Barclay     Head     Married     45     Stationer     Scotland.⁸
     Anne's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Ann Barclay     Wife     Married     45     ---     LAN. Bury.⁸

     The 1881 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - James Barclay, at 41 Egerton Street, Little Bolton, Bolton, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Jas. Barclay     Head     Married     55     Life Insurance Agent     Scotland.⁹
     Anne's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Ann Barclay     Wife     Married     55     Agent's Wife     LAN. Ramsbottom.⁹

     Anne died in Wednesday, 5 December 1883, in Bolton, Lancashire, she was survived by her husband, James. Anne's Death was Registered at the Bolton Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1883.¹⁰ She was buried in St. Andrew's Churchyard, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, in December 1883.
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     George Smith, son of Alexander Smith and Jean Gray, was born in Ramsbottom, Tottington, Lancashire, on Tuesday, 25 May 1830.²
     He was Baptised on Sunday, 5 December 1830 in Dundee Presbyterian Church, Tottington, Lancashire .
     Dundee Presbyterian Church Baptismal Register Entry - "George Smith, son of Alexander Smith, Book Keeper and Jane formerly Gray. Both parents signed. Baptised by Andrew MacLean A.M."^2,3

          The U.K.Census of 6 June 1841 listed him in the Household of Alexander Smith, at Barwood Lea, Tottington Lower End, Lancashire, who is listed as -
     Alexander Smith     55     Book Keeper     Scotland.⁴
     George's entry for the 1841 Census was recorded as -
          George Smith     13     ---     Yes.⁴

     The 1851 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Alexander Smith, at Barwood Lee, Tottington Lower End, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Alexander Smith     Head     Married     66     Clerk Print Works     SCT. Hamelly(sic.)⁵
     George's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          George Smith     Son     Unmarried     20     Engraver     LAN. Bury.⁵

     George Smith, son of Alexander Smith and Jean Gray, was married to Elizabeth about 1855.¹
     

     Jane Smith, daughter of Anne Smith, was born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, in 1845.


          The U.K.Census of 30 March 1851 listed her as a Grand daughter of the Head of Household - Alexander Smith, at Barwood Lee, Tottington Lower End, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
     Alexander Smith     Head     Married     66     Clerk Print Works     SCT. Hamelly(sic.)¹
     Jane's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          Jane Smith     Granddaughter     6     Scholar at Home     SCT. Glasgow.²

     The U.K.Census of 7 April 1861 listed her as a Niece of the Head of Household - Alexander Smith, at Barwood Lee, Tottington Lower End, Bury, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Alexander Smith     Head     Married     39     Engraver at Calico Printers     LAN. Bury.³
     Jane's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Jane Smith     Neice     Unmarried     16     Calico Weaver     SCT. Glasgow.³

     No proof has been found to prove the ralationship with Ann Smith, but Jane appears on 2 Censuses with Ann. Further checks and / or Certificate to be obtained.

     Alexander Smith, son of Anne Smith, was born in Scotland about 1851.¹


     The U.K.Census of 7 April 1861 listed him as a Nephew of the Head of Household - Alexander Smith, at Barwood Lee, Tottington Lower End, Bury, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Alexander Smith     Head     Married     39     Engraver at Calico Printers     LAN. Bury.²
     Alexander's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Alexander Smith     Nephew     10     Scholar     SCT.³

     No proof has been found to prove the ralationship with Ann Smith. Further checks and / or Certificate to be obtained.

     Martha Cook was born in Bury, Lancashire, in 1822.


     Martha Cook was married to Alexander Smith, son of Alexander Smith and Jean Gray, in Bolton, Lancashire, in 1850.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Bolton Registration District in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1850.¹

     The 1851 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Alexander Smith, at Ramsbottom Lane, Tottington Lower End, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Alexander Smith     Head     Married     29     Engraver at Calico Printer     LAN. Tottington.²
     Martha's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          Martha Smith     Wife     Married     29     ---     LAN. Tottington.³

     The 1861 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Alexander Smith, at Barwood Lee, Tottington Lower End, Bury, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Alexander Smith     Head     Married     39     Engraver at Calico Printers     LAN. Bury.⁴
     Martha's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Martha Smith     Wife     Married     39     ---     LAN. Bury.⁴

     Martha Smith was left a Widow on the Death of her husband, Alexander, whose Death was Registered in the Bury Registration District, in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1870.⁵

          In the 1871 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1871, Martha was recorded as the Head of the Household at Peel Bridge, Walmesley, Lancashire, also in the Household were Alexander Smith, Betsey Smith, Jane Smith and Mary Ann Smith,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Martha Smith     Head     Widow     49     Beerseller     LAN. Walmersley.⁶
          ; William Smith     Son     Unmarried     27     Engraver at Calico Printers     LAN. Walmesley.⁶
          ; Alexander Smith     Son     Unmarried     16     Cotton Weaver     LAN. Tottington.⁶
          ; Betsey Smith     Daughter     14     Cotton Weaver     LAN. Tottington.⁶
          ; Jane Smith     Daughter     11     Scholar     LAN. Tottington.⁶
          ; Mary A. Smith     Daughter     8     Scholar     LAN. Tottington.⁶

          In the 1881 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 3 April 1881, Martha was recorded as the Head of the Household at 8 Rook Street, Tottington Lower End, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, also in the Household were Jane Smith, Mary Ann Smith, Betsey Smith, James Smith and Maud Smith,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Martha Smith     Head     Widow     58     ---     LAN. Ramsbottom.⁷
          ; Jane Smith     Daughter     Unmarried     21     Cotton Weaver     LAN. Ramsbottom.⁷
          ; Mary A. Smith     Daughter     Unmarried     18     Cotton Weaver     LAN. Ramsbottom.⁷
          ; Betsy Smith     Daughter     Married     24     Cotton Weaver     LAN. Ramsbottom.⁷
          ; James Smith     Son in Law     Married     26     Cotton Spinner     LAN. Ramsbottom.⁷
          ; Maud Smith     Grand Daughter     3m     ---     LAN. Ramsbottom.⁷

     The U.K.Census of 5 April 1891 listed her as a Mother in Law of the Head of Household - George Billington, at 126 Peel Brow, Walmsley cum Shuttleworth, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          George Billington     Head     Married     29     Engraver to Calico Printer     LAN. Ramsbottom.⁸
     Martha's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Martha Smith     Mother in Law     Widow     69     Housekeeper     LAN. Ramsbottom.⁸

     Martha Smith died on Thursday, 24 March 1892, in Ramsbottom, Lancashire,"aged 70 years."⁹ She was buried in St. Andrew's Parish Church, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, in March 1892.
     Monumental Inscription - IN LOVING MEMORY OF /
ALEXANDER SMITH /
OF RAMSBOTTOM, WHO DIED /
March 4^th. 1870 Aged 48 Years /
ALSO OF MARTHA /
RELICT OF THE ABOVE /
Who died March 24th. 1892 /
AGED 70 YEARS. /
ALSO OF JOHN, SON OF /
ALEXANDER AND MARTHA SMITH, /
Who Died August 6th. 1861 Aged 18 Days. /
Also their daughter /
JANE /
Died December 17^th. 1853 Aged 8 Months. /.¹⁰

     William Smith, son of Alexander Smith and Martha Cook, was born in Bury, Lancashire, in 1844.¹


     The 1851 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Alexander Smith, at Ramsbottom Lane, Tottington Lower End, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Alexander Smith     Head     Married     29     Engraver at Calico Printer     LAN. Tottington.²
     William's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          William Cook     Son     7     ---     LAN. Walmesley.³

     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Alexander Smith, at Barwood Lee, Tottington Lower End, Bury, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Alexander Smith     Head     Married     39     Engraver at Calico Printers     LAN. Bury.⁴
     William's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          William Smith     Son     Unmarried     17     Engraver at Calico Printer     LAN. Bury.⁴
     William's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          William Smith     Son     Unmarried     27     Engraver at Calico Printers     LAN. Walmesley.⁵

     Edwin Smith, son of Alexander Smith and Martha Cook, was born in Bury, Lancashire, in October 1850.¹


     The 1851 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Alexander Smith, at Ramsbottom Lane, Tottington Lower End, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Alexander Smith     Head     Married     29     Engraver at Calico Printer     LAN. Tottington.²
     Edwin's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          Edwin Cook     Son     6m     ---     LAN. Walmesley.³

     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Alexander Smith, at Barwood Lee, Tottington Lower End, Bury, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Alexander Smith     Head     Married     39     Engraver at Calico Printers     LAN. Bury.⁴
     Edwin's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Edwin Smith     Son     10     ---     LAN. Bury.⁴

     In the U.K.Census of 2 April 1871, Edwin was recorded as residing at 105 Spring Street, Bury, Lancashire.
     Edwin's listing is -
     Edwin Smith     Lodger     Unmarried     20     Mechanic, Fitter     LAN. Walmesley (in the Household of William Duckworth, Brewer and his wife).⁵

     Alexander Smith, son of Alexander Smith and Martha Cook, was born in Bury, Lancashire, in 1855.¹


     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Alexander Smith, at Barwood Lee, Tottington Lower End, Bury, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Alexander Smith     Head     Married     39     Engraver at Calico Printers     LAN. Bury.²
     Alexander's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Alexander Smith     Son     6     Scholar     LAN. Bury.²

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Martha Smith, at Peel Bridge, Walmesley, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Martha Smith     Head     Widow     49     Beerseller     LAN. Walmersley.³
     Alexander's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Alexander Smith     Son     Unmarried     16     Cotton Weaver     LAN. Tottington.³

     Alexander Smith, son of Alexander Smith and Martha Cook, was married to Nancy Isherwood in Bury, Lancashire, in 1878.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Bury Registration District in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1878.⁴

          In the 1881 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 3 April 1881, Alexander was recorded as the Head of the Household at 6 Barrat Square, Harpurhey, Manchester, Lancashire, also in the Household were Nancy Smith and John Edwin Smith,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Alexander Smith     Head     Married     26     Engraver to Calico Printer     LAN. Ramsbottom.⁵
          ; Nancy Smith     Wife     Married     24     Engraver's Wife     LAN. Ramsbottom.⁵
          ; John E. Smith     Son     11m     ---     LAN. Ramsbottom.⁵

          In the 1891 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 5 April 1891, Alexander was recorded as the Head of the Household at 120 Monsall Street, Harpurhey, Manchester, Lancashire, also in the Household were Nancy Smith, John Edwin Smith, Edith Smith, Betsy Smith, Sarah Smith and Alexander Smith,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Alexander Smith     Head     Married     36     Engraver to Calico Printer     LAN. Ramsbottom.⁶
          ; Nancy Smith     Wife     Married     34     ---     LAN. Ramsbottom.⁶
          ; John Edwin Smith     Son     10     ---     LAN. Ramsbottom.⁶
          ; Edith Smith     Daughter     8     ---     LAN. Manchester.⁶
          ; Betsy Smith     Daughter     6     ---     LAN. Church.⁶
          ; Sarah Smith     Daughter     4     ---     LAN. Church.⁶
          ; Alexander Smith     Son     9m     ---     LAN. Manchester.⁶

          In the 1901 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 31 March 1901, Alexander was recorded as the Head of the Household at 4 Richard Street, Harpurhey, Manchester, Lancashire, also in the Household were Nancy Smith, Edith Smith, Betsy Smith, Sarah Smith, Alexander Smith and William Smith,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Alexander Smith     Head     Married     46     Calico Printer's Engraver     LAN. Ramsbottom.⁷
          ; Nancy Smith     Wife     Married     44     ---     LAN. Ramsbottom.⁷
          ; Edith Smith     Daughter     Single     18     Dressmaker     LAN. Manchester.⁷
          ; Betsy Smith     Daughter     Single     16     Calico Weaver     LAN. Church.⁷
          ; Sarah Smith     Daughter     14     Calico Weaver     LAN. Oswaldtwistle.⁷
          ; Alexander Smith     Son     10     ---     LAN. Manchester.⁷
          ; William Smith     Son     4     ---     LAN. Manchester.⁷

     Betsey Smith, daughter of Alexander Smith and Martha Cook, was born in Bury, Lancashire, in 1857.¹


     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Alexander Smith, at Barwood Lee, Tottington Lower End, Bury, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Alexander Smith     Head     Married     39     Engraver at Calico Printers     LAN. Bury.²
     Betsey's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Betsey Smith     Daughter     4     Scholar     LAN. Bury.²

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Martha Smith, at Peel Bridge, Walmesley, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Martha Smith     Head     Widow     49     Beerseller     LAN. Walmersley.³
     Betsey's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Betsey Smith     Daughter     14     Cotton Weaver     LAN. Tottington.³

     Betsey Smith, daughter of Alexander Smith and Martha Cook, was married to James Smith in Ramsbottom, Lancashire, in 1880.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Bury Registration District in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1880.⁴

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Martha Smith, at 8 Rook Street, Tottington Lower End, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Martha Smith     Head     Widow     58     ---     LAN. Ramsbottom.⁵
     Betsey's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Betsy Smith     Daughter     Married     24     Cotton Weaver     LAN. Ramsbottom.⁵

     Jane Smith, daughter of Alexander Smith and Martha Cook, was born in Bury, Lancashire, in 1860.¹


     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Alexander Smith, at Barwood Lee, Tottington Lower End, Bury, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Alexander Smith     Head     Married     39     Engraver at Calico Printers     LAN. Bury.²
     Jane's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Jane Smith     Daughter     1     LAN. Bury.²

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Martha Smith, at Peel Bridge, Walmesley, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Martha Smith     Head     Widow     49     Beerseller     LAN. Walmersley.³
     Jane's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Jane Smith     Daughter     11     Scholar     LAN. Tottington.³

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Martha Smith, at 8 Rook Street, Tottington Lower End, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Martha Smith     Head     Widow     58     ---     LAN. Ramsbottom.⁴
     Jane's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Jane Smith     Daughter     Unmarried     21     Cotton Weaver     LAN. Ramsbottom.⁴

     Mary Ann Smith, daughter of Alexander Smith and Martha Cook, was born in Tottington, Lancashire, in 1863.¹


     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Martha Smith, at Peel Bridge, Walmesley, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Martha Smith     Head     Widow     49     Beerseller     LAN. Walmersley.²
     Mary's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Mary A. Smith     Daughter     8     Scholar     LAN. Tottington.²

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Martha Smith, at 8 Rook Street, Tottington Lower End, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          Martha Smith     Head     Widow     58     ---     LAN. Ramsbottom.³
     Mary's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Mary A. Smith     Daughter     Unmarried     18     Cotton Weaver     LAN. Ramsbottom.³

     Mary Ann Smith was married to George Billington about 1886 at Lancashire.¹

     The 1891 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - George Billington, at 126 Peel Brow, Walmsley cum Shuttleworth, Ramsbottom, Lancashire, who is recorded as -
          George Billington     Head     Married     29     Engraver to Calico Printer     LAN. Ramsbottom.⁴
     Mary's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Mary Ann     Billington     Wife     Married     28     ---     LAN. Ramsbottom.⁴

     James Barclay was born in Scotland in 1827.


     James Barclay was married to Anne Smith, daughter of Alexander Smith and Jean Gray, on Thursday, 14 June 1866 at 11 West Maitland Street, Edinburgh, St. George, Midlothian.
     11 West Maitland Street Marriage Register - "Entry #144 - After Banns according to the Forms of the Church of Scotland; James Barclay, Wookseller, Widower, 39, of 11 West Maitland Street, Edinburgh, son of John Barclay formerly Forester and Janet Barcley, m.s. HILL and Ann Smith, Spinster, 40 of 9 Semple Street, Edinburgh, daughter of Alexander Smith, Colour Printer's Cashier (deceased) and Jane Smith m.s. GRAY (deceased). Witnessed by John H. Gordon and Jessie Dickson."¹

          In the 1871 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1871, James was recorded as the Head of the Household at 1 Victor Street, Broughton, Salford, Lancashire, also in the Household were Anne Barclay and William Grant Smith,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; James Barclay     Head     Married     45     Stationer     Scotland.²
          ; Ann Barclay     Wife     Married     45     ---     LAN. Bury.²
          ; William G. Smith     Brother in Law     Widower     52     Colour Maker(Unemployed)     LAN. Bury.²

          In the 1881 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 3 April 1881, James was recorded as the Head of the Household at 41 Egerton Street, Little Bolton, Bolton, Lancashire, also in the Household were Anne Barclay and Florence Morris,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Jas. Barclay     Head     Married     55     Life Insurance Agent     Scotland.³
          ; Ann Barclay     Wife     Married     55     Agent's Wife     LAN. Ramsbottom.³
          ; Florence Morris     Grand Niece     2     ---     LAN. Manchester.³

     James Barclay was left a Widower on the Death of his wife, Anne, whose Death was Registered in the Bolton Registration District, in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1883.⁴

     Elizabeth was born in Bury, Lancashire, in 1834.¹


     Elizabeth was married to George Smith, son of Alexander Smith and Jean Gray, about 1855.¹
     

     Jane H. Smith, daughter of George Smith and Elizabeth, was born in Bury, Lancashire, in 1856.¹

     George Smith, son of George Smith and Elizabeth, was born in Bury, Lancashire, in 1858.¹

     Ann Stubbs was born in Waterfall, Staffordshire, in 1818.


     Ann Stubbs was married to John Goldstraw, son of Benjamin Goldstraw and Elizabeth Follows, in Leek, Staffordshire, in 1845.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Leek Registration District in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1845.¹

     The 1851 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - John Goldstraw, at Waterfall Moor, Waterfall, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          John Goldstraw     Head     Married     33     Lab.     STS. Ipstones.²
     Ann's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          Ann Goldstraw     Wife     Married     32     Lab.'s Wife     STS. Waterfall.²

     The 1861 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - John Goldstraw, at Pothills Lane, Waterfall, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          John Goldstraw     Head     Married     44     Farmer 18 acres     STS. Ipstones.³
     Ann's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Ann Goldstraw     Wife     Married     42     Farmer's Wife     STS. Waterfall.³

     The 1871 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - John Goldstraw, at Pothills Lane, Waterfall, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          John Goldstraw     Head     Married     55     Farmer of 12 acres & Woodman     STS. Ipstones.⁴
     Ann's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Ann Goldstraw     Wife     Married     52     ---     STS. Waterfall.⁴

     The 1881 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - John Goldstraw, at Pothills Lane, Waterfall, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          John Goldstraw     Head     Married     66     Farmer of 31 acres     STS. Ipstones.⁵
     Ann's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Ann Goldstraw     Wife     Married     63     Farmer's Wife     STS. Waterfall.⁵

     Mary Goldstraw, daughter of John Goldstraw and Ann Stubbs, was born in Waterfall, Staffordshire, in 1844.¹


     The 1851 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Goldstraw, at Waterfall Moor, Waterfall, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          John Goldstraw     Head     Married     33     Lab.     STS. Ipstones.²
     Mary's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          Mary Goldstraw     Daughter     7     Lab.'s Daughter     STS. Waterfall.²

     The 1871 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Goldstraw, at Pothills Lane, Waterfall, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          John Goldstraw     Head     Married     55     Farmer of 12 acres & Woodman     STS. Ipstones.³
     Mary's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Mary Goldstraw     Daughter     Unmarried     27     Farmer's Daughter     STS. Waterfall.³

     Mary Goldstraw, daughter of John Goldstraw and Ann Stubbs, was married to Alfred Langford about 1875.
     

     The 1881 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Alfred Langford, at Pothills Lane, Waterfall, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Alfred Langford     Head     Married     26     Moulder / Leather Composition     STS. Waterfall.⁴
     Mary's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Mary Langford     Wife     Married     37     ---     STS. Waterfall.⁴

     Emma Goldstraw, daughter of John Goldstraw and Ann Stubbs, was born in Waterfall, Staffordshire, in 1847.¹


     The 1851 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Goldstraw, at Waterfall Moor, Waterfall, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          John Goldstraw     Head     Married     33     Lab.     STS. Ipstones.²
     Emma's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          Emma Goldstraw     Daughter     4     Lab.'s Daughter     STS. Waterfall.²

     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Goldstraw, at Pothills Lane, Waterfall, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          John Goldstraw     Head     Married     44     Farmer 18 acres     STS. Ipstones.³
     Emma's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Emma Goldstraw     Daughter     Unmarried     14     Scholar     STS. Waterfall.⁴

     Benjamin Goldstraw was born about 1790.


     Benjamin Goldstraw was married to Elizabeth Follows around 1815.

     Elizabeth Follows was born about 1790.


     Elizabeth Follows was married to Benjamin Goldstraw around 1815.

     Esther Langford, daughter of Alfred Langford and Mary Goldstraw, was born in Waterfall, Staffordshire, in 1877.


          The U.K.Census of 3 April 1881 listed her as a Grand daughter of the Head of Household - John Goldstraw, at Pothills Lane, Waterfall, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
     John Goldstraw     Head     Married     66     Farmer of 31 acres     STS. Ipstones.¹
     Esther's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Esther Langford     Grand Daughter     4     ---     STS. Waterfall.¹

     Alfred Langford was born in Waterfall, Staffordshire, in 1855.


     Alfred Langford was married to Mary Goldstraw, daughter of John Goldstraw and Ann Stubbs, about 1875.
     

          In the 1881 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 3 April 1881, Alfred was recorded as the Head of the Household at Pothills Lane, Waterfall, Staffordshire, also in the Household were Mary Langford and James Langford,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Alfred Langford     Head     Married     26     Moulder / Leather Composition     STS. Waterfall.¹
          ; Mary Langford     Wife     Married     37     ---     STS. Waterfall.¹
          ; James Langford     Son     2     ---     STS. Waterfall.¹

     James Langford, son of Alfred Langford and Mary Goldstraw, was born in Waterfall, Staffordshire, in 1879.¹


     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Alfred Langford, at Pothills Lane, Waterfall, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Alfred Langford     Head     Married     26     Moulder / Leather Composition     STS. Waterfall.²
     James's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          James Langford     Son     2     ---     STS. Waterfall.²

     David Tipper was born in Willenhall, Worcestershire, in 1814.¹


     David Tipper was married to Sarah Carter in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, in 1840.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Kidderminster Registration District in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1840.²

          In the 1851 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 30 March 1851, David was recorded as the Head of the Household at Park Terrace, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, also in the Household were Sarah Tipper,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; David Tipper     Head     Married     37     Cordwainer Journeyman     WOR. Willenhall.³
          ; Sarah Tipper     Wife     Married     32     ---     WOR. Bewdley.³
          ; Julia Tipper     Daughter     7     Scholar     ---     WOR. Kidderminster.³
          ; Samuel Tipper     Son     6     Scholar     WOR. Kidderminster.³
          ; Alice Tipper     Daughter     3     ---     WOR. Kidderminster.³

     

     According to FreeBMD Sarah's surname is either HOOMAN or CARTER but later research shows that her son was Baptised as Samuel Carter Tipper, so it is fairly safe to assume that her surname was CARTER.
     Sarah Carter was born in Bewdley, Worcestershire, in 1819.¹


     Sarah Carter was married to David Tipper in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, in 1840.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Kidderminster Registration District in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1840.²

     The 1851 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - David Tipper, at Park Terrace, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, who is recorded as -
          David Tipper     Head     Married     37     Cordwainer Journeyman     WOR. Willenhall.³
     Sarah's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          Sarah Tipper     Wife     Married     32     ---     WOR. Bewdley.³

     Julia Tipper, daughter of David Tipper and Sarah Carter, was born in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, in 1844.

     Julia's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          Julia Tipper     Daughter     7     Scholar     ---     WOR. Kidderminster.¹

     Samuel Carter Tipper, son of David Tipper and Sarah Carter, was born in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, in 1845.¹

     Samuel's entry for the 1851 Census was recorded as -
          Samuel Tipper     Son     6     Scholar     WOR. Kidderminster.²

     In the U.K.Census of 7 April 1861, Samuel was recorded as residing at Upper Littleton Street, Walsall Foreign, Staffordshire.
     Samuel's listing is -
     Samuel Tipper     Nephew     Unmarried     16     Brush Maker     WOR. Kidderminster (in the household of his Uncle, William Price, Brush Maker and his family).³

     Samuel Carter Tipper, son of David Tipper and Sarah Carter, was married to Louisa Young, daughter of Thomas H. Young and Agnes Ellen Harris, in Walsall, Staffordshire, in 1867.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Walsall Registration District in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1867.⁴

     The U.K.Census of 2 April 1871 listed him as a Son in Law of the Head of Household - Thomas H. Young, at 18 Littleton Street East, Walsall Foreign, Staffordshire, who is recorded as -
          Thomas Young     Head     Married     45     Jappaner of Leather     WOR. Stourport.⁵
     Samuel's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Samuel Tipper     Son in Law     Married     26     Brush Maker     WOR. Kidderminster.⁵

     Samuel Carter Tipper, son of David Tipper and Sarah Carter, died in 1876 in Walsall, Staffordshire, his Death was Registered at the Walsall Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1876, He was survived by his wife, Louisa.⁶