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Linda

Linda Report 14 Oct 2008 10:13

I am trying to find information on Edward Atkinson of Barnsley, Mother's name Jemima. Believe there may still be some descendants in Barnsley.

Diddydoris

Diddydoris Report 14 Oct 2008 10:16

Any dates?

Linda

Linda Report 21 Oct 2008 20:47

oops, yes dates would help wouldnt it.

Edward was born 11 September 1896 at Sarah Ann Street Barnsley. Mother Jemima Atkinson late Sykes formerly Wood.

Diddydoris

Diddydoris Report 22 Oct 2008 01:21

Marriages Sep 1874
Atkinson Ezra Barnsley 9c 189
Wood Jemima Barnsley 9c 189

This is Edward, listed as a "niece" :-)
His mother is married but husband not there, she is Mr Ellis's Housekeeper.

1901 England Census about Edward Atkinson
Name: Edward Atkinson
Age: 4
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1897
Relation: Niece
Where born: Barnsley, Yorkshire, England
Civil Parish: Barnsley
Ecclesiastical parish: St John
Town: Barnsley
County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England
Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Education:

Employment status:

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Registration district: Barnsley
Sub registration district: Barnsley
ED, institution, or vessel: 32
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 43
Household Members:
Name Age
Edward Atkinson 4
Jemima Atkinson 48
Jonas Atkinson 7
Wm Atkinson 9
Henry Ellis 50
Marrion Ellis 15
Wm Hatfield 15

The children are listed as Sykes not Ellis, and Jemima is listed as a Widow.

1891 England Census about Jemima Atkinson
Name: Jemima Atkinson
Age: 35
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1856
Relation: Housekeeper
Gender: Female
Where born: Barnsley, Yorkshire, England
Civil Parish: Barnsley
Ecclesiastical parish: St George
Town: Barnsley
County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England
Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Education:

Employment status:

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Registration district: Barnsley
Sub registration district: Barnsley
ED, institution, or vessel: 18
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Jemima Atkinson 35
Henry Ellis 38
James A Ellis 15
Maria Ellis 5
Mary Ellis 13

Jemima living with her brother, but still married.

1881 England Census about Jemima Wood
Name: Jemima Wood
Age: 26
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1855
Relation: Sister in Law
Gender: Female
Where born: Gawber Hall, Yorkshire, England
Civil Parish: Barnsley
County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England
Street address: 1 George St CT 2
Condition as to marriage: Married
Education:

Employment status:

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Occupation: Late Factory Hand (Operative)
Registration district: Barnsley
Sub registration district: Barnsley
ED, institution, or vessel: 17
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Mary Illingworth 23
Jane Simpson 21
George Wood 24
James S. Wood 5
Jemima Wood 26
Mary S. Wood 2

Census reads "Wood"

1871 England Census about Jemima Woog
Name: Jemima Woog
Age: 17
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1854
Relation: Daughter
Father's Name: Jones
Mother's Name: Elizabeth
Gender: Female
Where born: Gawber, Yorkshire, England
Civil Parish: Barnsley
Ecclesiastical parish: St George
Town: Barnsley
County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England
Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Disability:

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Registration district: Barnsley
Sub registration district: Barnsley
ED, institution, or vessel: 12
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 143
Household Members:
Name Age
Albert Woog 2
Charles Woog 7
Elizabeth Woog 34
Elizabeth Woog 6
George Woog 15
Jemima Woog 17
Jones Woog 31
Joseph Woog 3
Martha Woog 5

Jonas & Elizabeth are her parents, they are listed as Lodgers of Joseph & Mary.

1861 England Census about Jemima Wood
Name: Jemima Wood
Age: 7
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1854
Relation: Daughter
Father's Name: Joseph
Gender: Female
Where born: Gawber, Yorkshire, England
Civil Parish: Barnsley
Ecclesiastical parish: St John
Town: Barnsley
County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England
Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

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Registration district: Barnsley
Sub registration district: Barnsley
ED, institution, or vessel: 18
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 162
Household Members:
Name Age
Elizabeth Wood 24
Elizabeth Wood 2 wks
George Wood 5
Jemima Wood 7
Jonas Wood 27
Joseph Wood 73
Mary Wood 72