My gg-grandfather Edward born1848 in Church Stretten to William Garner (note surname spelling) & Ellen Adams. He married Ann Lawly in 1870, surname spelled Gardner on record. I have the 1871 census for them. They had children Frederick William (born 1871 Shrewsbury), Mary Ellen (born 1873 Atcham) & Goody Selena (born 1874 Union Workhouse). He emmigrated in 1879-1880 with his son. I find border crossing record for Frederick from Canada into USA in 1880, but have not found for Edward. Then have 2nd marriage of Edward in 1880 in USA. I find the 1881 census records for the two daughters in Union Workhouse. 1891, Selena is a domestic servant in a private home. Mary Ellen/Helen is still in the workhouse with a daughter, Mable. She later has another child, Lucy. I have the marriages of all three of the children & their families thereafter.
What I am looking for is any record of Ann Lawly Gardner after 1874. Also, is there any record indicating when Edward emmigrated. In the 1871 census, it says he worked for the railway. Another person has posted in his tree a newspaper clipping that says Edward Gardner of Sutton Lane, Shrewsbury, no longer responsible for any debts that my wife, Ann Gardner, may contract after this date--dated Feb 11, 1874.
Surname spellings - Gardner, Garner, Gardiner, Gardener
Any info that you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Peggy
Thank you for all this added information. Do you know where I can get some info on the Union Workhouse? Mary Ellen seems to have lived there most of her life. I have record of another daughter, Lucy, born to her in 1893. In 1895, she marries a George Bowdler & they have family together with Mabel & Lucy taking on his last name.
I would love to have more information on Ann Lawley's famly. I do have 1851, 1861 & 1871 census. I wonder about the relationship of the William "Andrewich", age 4 on 1861 census & William Anderson, age 14, boarder on 187 census. I sense they are one & same.
With appreciation,
Peggy
Hi Peggy, More info on the Lawley Siblings for you.
Best Regards
J.P.J
Baptism:
First name(s) Mary
Last name Lawley
Birth year -
Baptism year 1853
Baptism date 11 Dec 1853
Denomination Anglican
Place Rushbury
Father's first name(s) John
Mother's first name(s) Ann
Mother's last name -
Residence -
County Shropshire
Register type Baptism
Register date range 1813-1864
Archive reference P233/A/2/1
Page 73
Record set Shropshire Baptisms
Likely:
Marriage:
First name(s) Mary
Last name Lawley
Marriage quarter 1
Marriage year 1874
Registration month -
MarriageFinder ™
Mary Lawley married
Edward Jones
District Church Stretton
District number -
County Shropshire
Country England
Volume 6A
Volume as transcribed 6A
Page number 855
Record set England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005
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1891 Cens:
Name: Mary Jones
Gender: Female
Age: 38
Relationship: Wife
Birth Year: 1853
Spouse: Edward Jones
Child: Arthur Jones
George Jones
William Jones
Cornelius Jones
Alfred Jones
Jasper Jones
Birth Place: Rushbury, Shropshire, England
Civil Parish: Eaton under Haywood
Ecclesiastical parish: Eaton
Residence Place: Eaton under Haywood, Shropshire, England
Registration District: Church Stretton
Sub registration district: Wall
ED, Institution or Vessel: 4
Neighbors:
Piece: 2090
Folio: 32
Household Members:
Name Age
Edward Jones 44 Occ:Haulier Born Eaton-U-Heywood
Mary Jones 38
Arthur Jones 12
George Jones 10
William Jones 8
Cornelius Jones 6
Alfred Jones 4
Jasper Jones 3
1901 Cens:
Name: Mary Jones
Age: 48
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1853
Relation to Head: Wife
Gender: Female
Spouse: Edward Jones
Birth Place: Rushbury, Shropshire, England
Civil Parish: Eaton under Haywood
Ecclesiastical parish: Eaton under Haywood
County/Island: Shropshire
Country: England
Street Address:
Occupation:
Condition as to marriage:
Education:
Employment status:
Registration District: Church Stretton
Sub-registration District: Church Stretton
ED, institution, or vessel: 16
Neighbors:
Piece: 2514
Folio: 120
Page Number: 7
Household Schedule Number: 48
Household Members:
Name Age
Edward Jones 54
Mary Jones 48
Alfred Jones 14
Jasper Jones 13
Robert Jones 9
Mary Jones 8
Edwin Jones 7
1911 Census For England & Wales
Eaton Church Stretton Shropshire, Eaton under Heywood, Shropshire, England
First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place
Edward Jones Head Married Male 66 1845 Farm Labour Soudley Salop Married 42 (37 Act) Years, 16 Children 3 died
Mary Jones Wife - Female 60 1851 - Rushbury Salop
Arthur Jones Son Single Male 32 1879 Cowman On Farm Eaton Salop
Alfred Jones Son Single Male 25 1886 - Eaton Salop
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Baptism:
First name(s) William Abode:Rushbury
Last name Lawley
Birth year -
Baptism year 1851
Baptism date 26 Jan 1851
Denomination Anglican
Place Rushbury
Father's first name(s) John Occ:Labourer
Mother's first name(s) Ann
Mother's last name -
Residence -
County Shropshire
Register type Baptism
Register date range 1813-1864
Archive reference P233/A/2/1
Page 67
Record set Shropshire Baptisms
Marriage:
Name: William Lawley Occ:Pointsman
Gender: Male
Marriage Age: 26
Event Type: Marriage
Birth Year: abt 1854
Marriage Date: 17 May 1880
Marriage Place: Liverpool, St Nicholas, Lancashire, England
Father: John Lawley Occ:Labourer
Spouse: Mary Ann Power
1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census
Heath Lane, Great Boughton, Chester, Cheshire, England
First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place
William Lawley Head Married Male 40 1851 Railway Pointsman Rushbury, Shropshire, England
Ann Lawley Wife Married Female 30 1861 - Manchester, Lancashire, England
Annie Lawley Daughter - Female 10 1881 Scholar Hooton, Cheshire, England
William Lawley Son - Male 9 1882 Scholar Hooton, Cheshire, England
Mary Lawley Daughter - Female 8 1883 Scholar Chester, Cheshire, England
Emma Lawley Daughter - Female 6 1885 - Chester, Cheshire, England
Edward Lawley Son - Male 4 1887 - Chester, Cheshire, England
Harry Lawley Son Single Male 2 1889 - Chester, Cheshire, England
Agnes Lawley Daughter Single Female 0 1891 - Chester, Cheshire, England
1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census
Heath Lane, Great Boughton, Chester, Cheshire, England
First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place
William Lawley Head Married Male 50 1851 Railway Pointsman Bushbury, Shropshire, England
Mary A Lawley Wife Married Female 40 1861 - Lancashire, England
Edward Lawley Son Single Male 14 1887 Errand Boy Printers -
Henry Lawley Son - Male 12 1889 - -
Agnes Lawley Daughter - Female 10 1891 - -
James Lawley Son - Male 9 1892 - -
Ellen Lawley Daughter - Female 8 1893 - -
Alice Lawley Daughter - Female 6 1895 - -
Alfred Lawley Son - Male 4 1897 - -
Fanny Lawley Daughter - Female 3 1898 - -
1911 Census For England & Wales
Heath Great Boughton Chester, Great Boughton, Cheshire, England
First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place
William Lawley Head Married Male 60 1851 Railway Lavatory Attendant Rushbury Shropshire Married 31 Yrs, 13 Children, all living
Mary Lawley Wife Married Female 50 1861 - Manchester Lancashire
Edward Lawley Son Single Male 24 1887 Stoker Great Boughton
Henry Lawley Son Single Male 22 1889 Railway Porter Great Boughton
James Lawley Son Single Male 19 1892 Railway Engine Cleaner Great Boughton
Alice Lawley Daughter Single Female 16 1895 Domestic Servant Great Boughton
Fanny Lawley Daughter Single Female 13 1898 School Great Boughton
Arthur Lawley Son - Male 7 1904 School Great Boughton
Death:
First name(s) William
Last name Lawley
Gender Male
Birth day -
Birth month -
Birth year 1851
Age 71
Death quarter 4
Death year 1922
District Chester
County Cheshire
Volume 8A
Page 419
Country England
Record set England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007
Mary A Lawley's life in 1939
57 Heath Lane, Chester, Chester R.D., Cheshire, England
First name(s) Last name(s) DOB Sex Occupation Marital status
Mary A Lawley 06 Aug 1860 Female Unpaid Domestic Duties Widow
Death:
First name(s) Mary A
Last name Lawley
Gender Female
Birth day -
Birth month -
Birth year 1861
Age 89
Death quarter 1
Death year 1950
District West Cheshire
County Cheshire
Volume 10A
Page 769
Country England
Record set England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007
WILL:
First name(s) Mary Ann
Last name Lawley
Death year 1950
Death date 27 Jan 1950
Probate year 1950
Probate date 21 Feb 1950
Residence town Boughton
Registry Chester
County Cheshire
Linked persons (Her Daughter) Emma Clubbe Widow
Country England
Record set England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1858-2019
Effects £224. 0s 4d
Thank you so much, lots of info!
Peggy
Hi Peggy, I've done some research for you, and i think that Ann (nee Lawley) Gardner probably when ingocnito after 1874. I could only find a possible sighting of her in the 1881 Cens.
Much of the below you will know already, But the baptism's might be new to you & Edward was listed as a Labourer in 1874. I do have a lot more info on Ann Lawley's siblings if you would like it.
Best Regards
J.P.J
Possible Sighting:
1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census
26, Cannon Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place
Henry J Oldman Head Married Male 34 1847 Publican Thorpe, Suffolk, England
Clara M Oldman Wife Married Female 28 1853 - Madeley, Shropshire, England
Harry D Oldman Son Single Male 5 1876 - Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Florence M Oldman Daughter Single Female 2 1879 - Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Herbert J Oldman Son Single Male 0 1881 - Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Reginald Lealand Nephew Single Male 5 1876 - St Georges, Shropshire, England
Annie Gardner Servant Single Female 33 1848 Barmaid Inn Serv Salop, England
Mary A Ball Servant Single Female 23 1858 Cook Dom Solihull
Sarah J Greenwood Servant Single Female 20 1861 Waitress Inn Serv Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Anne A Daniels Servant Single Female 15 1866 Nurse Dom Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
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Ann/Annie Lawley's family of origin etc:
Marriage:
First name(s) John Occ:Servant
Last name Lawley X
Age Full
Marriage year 1845
Marriage date 05 Jun 1845
Marriage place Rushbury
Denomination Anglican
Residence Wall's Bank
Father's first name(s) Edward Occ:Labourer
Father's last name Lawley
Spouse's first name(s) Ann X
Spouse's last name Jones
Spouse's residence Wall's Bank
Spouse's age Full
Spouse's father's first name(s) Matthew Occ:Thatcher
Spouse's father's last name Jones
County Shropshire
Register date range 1837-1900
Archive reference P233/A/3/4
Page 13
Register type Marriage
Record set Shropshire Marriages
Birth:
First name(s) Ann
Last name Lawley
Birth quarter 4
Birth year 1848
Mother's maiden name Jones
District Church Stretton
County Shropshire
Country England
Volume 18
Page 33
Record set England & Wales Births 1837-2006
1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census
Rushbury, Church Stretton, Shropshire, England
First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place
John Lawley Head Married Male 27 1824 Agricultural Laborer Rushbury, Shropshire, England
Ann Lawley Wife Married Female 37 1814 - Eaton, Shropshire, England
Ann Lawley Daughter - Female 3 1848 - Rushbury, Shropshire, England
William Lawley Son - Male 3 Mths 1851 - Rushbury, Shropshire, England
1861 Cens:
Name: Ann Lawley
Age: 14
Estimated Birth Year: 1847
Relation: Daughter
Father's Name: John Lawley
Mother's Name: Ann Lawley
Gender: Female
Where born: Rushbury, Shropshire, England
Civil Parish: Rushbury
County/Island: Shropshire
Country: England
Street Address:
Occupation:
Condition as to marriage:
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Registration District: Church Stretton
Sub-registration District: Wall
ED, institution, or vessel: 1
Neighbors:
Household Schedule Number: 90
Piece: 1845
Folio: 14
Page Number: 21
Household Members:
Name Age
John Lawley 36
Ann Lawley 40
William Lawley 12
Ann Lawley 14
Mary Lawley 10
William Andrewich 4
Edmond Carewell 40
Henry Carewell 4
1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census
Roman Bank, Rushbury, Church Stretton, Shropshire, England
First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place
John Lawley Head - Male 52 1819 - Ag Lab Shropshire, England
Ann Lawley Wife - Female 58 1813 - Shropshire, England
Mary Lawley Daughter - Female 19 1852 - Shropshire, England
William Anderson Boarder - Male 14 1857 - Railway Porter Not Known
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Ann Lawley & Edward Gardner & family:
Marriage:
First name(s) Edward
Last name Gardner
Marriage quarter 3
Marriage year 1870
Registration month -
MarriageFinder ™
Edward Gardner married
Annie Lawley
District Shrewsbury
District number -
County Shropshire
Country England
Volume 6A
Volume as transcribed 6A
Page number 1077
Record set England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005
1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census
Fletchers Buildings, St Mary, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place
Edward Gardner Head - Male 22 1849 -Railway Signalman Church Stretton,Shropshire, England
Ann Gardner Wife - Female 23 1848 - Rushbury,Shropshire, England
Birth:
First name(s) Frederick William
Last name Gardener
Birth quarter 2
Birth year 1871
Mother's maiden name -
District Shrewsbury
County Shropshire
Country England
Volume 6A
Page 698
Record set England & Wales Births 1837-2006
Baptism:
First name(s) Frederick William Abode:Fletcher Buildings
Last name Gardener
Birth year 1871
Birth date 13 Jun 1871
Baptism year 1871
Baptism date 15 Jun 1871
Denomination Anglican
Place Shrewsbury, St Mary's
Father's first name(s) Edward Occ: Railway Pointsman
Mother's first name(s) Ann
Mother's last name -
Residence -
County Shropshire
Register type Baptism
Register date range 1871-1900
Archive reference P257/A/2/4
Page 3
Record set Shropshire Baptisms
Birth:
First name(s) Mary Helen
Last name Gardener
Birth quarter 2
Birth year 1873
Mother's maiden name Lawley
District Atcham
County Shropshire
Country England
Volume 6A
Page 689
Record set England & Wales Births 1837-2006
Baptism:
First name(s) Mary Ellen Abode:Water Street, Castlefields
Last name Gardiner
Birth year 1873
Birth date 27 Mar 1873
Baptism year 1873
Baptism date 16 Apr 1873
Denomination Anglican
Place Shrewsbury, St Mary's
Father's first name(s) Edward Occ: Railway Pointsman
Mother's first name(s) Ann
Mother's last name -
Residence -
County Shropshire
Register type Baptism
Register date range 1871-1900
Archive reference P257/A/2/4
Page 26
Record set Shropshire Baptisms
Birth:
First name(s) Goody Selina
Last name Gardiner
Birth quarter 4
Birth year 1874
Mother's maiden name -
District Church Stretton
County Shropshire
Country England
Volume 6A
Page 601
Record set England & Wales Births 1837-2006
Baptism:
First name(s) Goody Selina Abode:Union Workhouse
Last name Gardiner
Birth year -
Baptism year 1874
Baptism date 31 Oct 1874
Denomination Anglican
Place Church Stretton
Father's first name(s) Edward Occ:Labourer
Mother's first name(s) Ann
Mother's last name -
Residence -
County Shropshire
Register type Baptism
Register date range 1851-1900
Archive reference P67/A/2/2
Page 123
Record set Shropshire Baptisms
1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census
Union Workhouse, Church Stretton, Shropshire, England
First name(s) Goody S
Last name Gardner
Relationship Inmate
Marital status Single
Sex Female
Age 6
Birth year 1875
Birth town Church Stretton
Birth town as transcribed CHURCH STRETTON
Birth county Shropshire
Birth county as transcribed SHROPSHIRE
Birth place England
Occupation -
House name Union Workhouse
Street -
Town -
Parish Church Stretton
County Shropshire
Country England
Registration district Church Stretton
Archive reference RG11
Piece number 2623
Folio 18
Page 27
Record set 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census
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1881 Cens:
First name(s) Mary E
Last name Gardner
Relationship Inmate
Marital status Single
Sex Female
Age 8
Birth year 1873
Birth town Church Stretton
Birth town as transcribed CHURCH STRETTON
Birth county Shropshire
Birth county as transcribed SHROPSHIRE
Birth place England
Occupation -
House name Union Workhouse
Street -
Town -
Parish Church Stretton
County Shropshire
Country England
Registration district Church Stretton
Archive reference RG11
Piece number 2623
Folio 18
Page 27
Record set 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census
Birth:
GARDINER, MABEL SELINA -
GRO Reference: 1891 J Quarter in CHURCH STRETTON Volume 06A Page 583
Baptism:
First name(s) Mabel Selina Illegitimate Abode:Workhouse
Last name Gardner
Birth year -
Baptism year 1891
Baptism date 17 Apr 1891
Denomination Anglican
Place Church Stretton
Father's first name(s) -
Mother's first name(s) Mary Ellen Occ: Ind?Worker?
Mother's last name -
Residence -
County Shropshire
Register type Baptism
Register date range 1851-1900
Archive reference P67/A/2/2
Page 189
Record set Shropshire Baptisms
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