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William ARDRON V (1842 - 1921)

Father: Thomas Ardron VII (1816 - 1898)
Mother: Ann Shaw (1817 - 1903)

Tree extract starting with common ancestor to me:

§  3.2 William Ardron I (1792 - 1871)

§  4.2 Thomas Ardron VII (1816 - 1898)

§  5.3 William Ardron V (1842 - 1921)

 

My 2nd cousin 4 times removed was born in 1842 in Hoyland, Sheffield. (Based on 1861 Census + GRO ref Ecclesfield 22 149 Sep 1842)

 

William was baptised on 13 August 1843 at Wentworth. His parents were Thomas and Ann Ardron. (Familysearch.org - GS Film Number: 919383, Digital Folder Number: 7)

On the 1851 Census William was a school boy, aged 8, and living with his parents at 3 Hills Cottages, St Swithin, Lincoln, Lincolnshire:
a) Thomas Ardron, head, married, 35, furnace tender, Yorkshire
b) Ann Ardron, wife, married, 33, Wentworth, Yorkshire
c) William Ardron, son, 8, scholar, Hoyland, Yorkshire
d) John Thos Ardron, son, 5, scholar, Hoyland, Yorkshire
e) Isaac Ardron, son, 1, at home, Lincolnshire
(GRO ref HO107 piece 2105 folio 421 pg 48)

1853 Vaccination against small pox becomes compulsory
1854-6 Britain fights in the Crimean War
1857-8 The Indian Mutiny (against British rule)

On the 1861 Census William was aged 18, a silk smith, and living with his parents at Back Lane, Failsworth, Manchester, Lancashire:
a) Thomas Ardron, head, married, 45, iron moulder, Conisbrough, Yorkshire
b) Ann Ardron, wife, married, 46, Wentworth, Yorkshire
c) William Ardron, son, 18, silk smith, Hoyland, Yorkshire
d) John T Ardron, son, 16, iron moulder, Yorkshire
e) Isaac Ardron, son, 11, errand boy, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
f) Walter Ardron, son, 9, scholar, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
(PRO ref RG09 piece 2973 folio 53 pg 51)

 

 1863 London Underground opens (Metropolitan Line)

William married his first wife Frances Churchill in Barnsley in 1865. (GRO ref Barnsley 9c 169 Mar 1865)

 

His wife Frances died a year later in 1866, shortly after the birth of their daughter. (Death index entry)

 

The following year in 1867, William married a second time to Jane Burrows on 3 August 1867 at St John’s Church, Deansgate, Lancashire. William was aged 25, a widower and of Openshaw. Jane was aged 22 and single of Openshaw. Their fathers were Thomas Ardron and Jeremiah Burrows. Witnesses were Henry Hughes and Ann Ardron. (GRO ref Manchester 8d 491 Sep 1867 + Familysearch.org – Manchester Parish Registers 1603 – 1910; GS Film Number: 004504347, Digital Folder Number: 004504347, Image Number: 00087)

 

1868 Last public hanging
1870 Primary Education becomes compulsory in Britain

 

On the 1871 Census William was head of household for ?? Openshaw, Lancashire:

a) William Ardron, lodger, married, 27, fitter, Hoyland, Yorkshire

b) J[ane] Ardron, wife, married, 24, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire

c) E[lizabeth] A[nn] Ardron, daughter, 2, Openshaw, Lancashire

(PRO ref RG10 folio 3984 piece 87 pg 10) Where is Lucy (aged 5?), shown on 1881 Census aged 15?

 

1872 Secret voting is introduced for elections
1876 Invention of the telephone by A G Bell

1879 Britain fights the Zulu war in South Africa

 

William’s second wife Jane died in 1880 aged 35. (Death index entry)

 

On the 1881 Census William, was now a widower, and shown at Sandwell Street, Openshaw, Lancashire:

a) William Ardron, lodger, married, 37, foreman iron fitter, Hoyland, Yorkshire

b) Lucy Ardron, daughter, 15, Openshaw, Lancashire

c) E[lizabeth] A Ardron, daughter, 12, Openshaw, Lancashire

d) W[illiam] H[enry] Ardron, son, 9, Openshaw, Lancashire

(PRO ref RG11 folio 3909 piece 122 pg 36)

 

1883 Married women obtain the right to acquire their own property

1884 The Third Reform Act - voting extended to agricultural workers (triples the electorate)

 

On the 1891 Census William was living with his brother Isaac Ardron I (1850 – 1900) at 174 Manchester Road, Oldham, Lancashire:

a) Isaac Ardron, head, married, 41, moulder, Lincolnshire

b) Mary E Ardron, wife, married, 44, keeper of refreshment room, Lancashire

c) Alfred Ardron, son, 13, iron worker apprentice, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

d) Frank Ardron, son, 11, scholar, Lincolnshire

e) Frederick Ardron, son, 10, scholar, Lancashire

f) Lilian Ardron, daughter, 2

g) William Ardron, brother, widower, 48, labourer, Yorkshire, Jump

(PRO ref RG12 piece 3304 folio 84 pg 38)

 

1893 Invention of motion pictures by Thomas Edison

William married for a third time in 1894 to Mary Corless. (GRO ref Oldham 8d 869 Jun 1894)

 

1895 Invention of wireless telegraphy by G Marconi

 

On the 1901 Census William is head of household for 30 Hollin Hall Street, Oldham, Lancashire:
a) William Ardron, head, married, 52, iron stove and grate fitter, worker, Hoyland, Yorkshire

b) Mary Ardron, wife, married, 43, Oldham, Lancashire

c) Frank Ardron, son, 5, Oldham, Lancashire

d) Dorothy Ardron, daughter, 4, Oldham, Lancashire

(GRO ref  RG13 Piece: 3817; Folio: 107; Page: 37) Shown as Ardren on Ancestry index

 

On the 1911 Census William is head of household for 30 Hollin Hall Street, Oldham, Lancashire:
a) William Ardron, head, 63, married (17 years), mechanic (jobbing), iron works, worker, Jump, Yorkshire

b) Mary Ardron, wife, 53, married (17 years), housekeeper, domestic servant, Oldham, Lancashire

c) Frank Ardron, son, 15, single, cotton spinning, cotton mill, worker, Oldham, Lancashire

d) Dorothy Ardron, daughter, 14, single, cotton weaver, ?? Manufacturer, worker, Oldham, Lancashire

(GRO ref RG14 piece ??) 4 rooms; 2 children, 2 living, 0 having died

 

He died on 9 June 1921 aged 78, and was buried on 13 June at the Greenacres Cemetery, Oldham. He was of 30 Hollin Hall Street. (GRO ref Oldham 8d 640 Jun 1921 – [aged] 78 + burial record)

 

Frances CHURCHILL (1842 – 1866)
She was born in 1842. (Based on age at death) Probably GRO ref Rotherham 22 503 Jun 1842)

 

Frances died in 1866 aged 23. (GRO ref Chorlton 8c 391 Jun 1866 – [aged] 23) Shown as Fanny on death index.

 

Jane BURROWS (1845 – 1880)
She was born in 1845. (Based on age at death) Probably GRO ref Mansfield 15 548 Jun 1845)

 

Jane died in 1880 aged 35. (GRO ref Chorlton 8c 488 Mar 1880 – [aged] 35)

 

Mary CORLESS (1857 – 1931)
She was born in 1857. (Based on age at death) Probably GRO ref Oldham 8d 506 Sep 1857)

 

Mary died in 1931 aged 73. (GRO ref Oldham 8d 813 Jun 1931 – [aged] 73)

 

1921 CENSUS??

 

WILLIAM AND FRANCES HAD THE FOLLOWING CHILD:

1) Lucy Ardron V (1866 – 1885)
My 3rd cousin 3 times removed was born in 1866. (GRO ref Chorlton 8c 579 Mar 1866)

 

On the 1871 Census Lucy was aged 5, and living with her maternal grandfather at Church Street, Hoyland Nether, Barnsley, Yorkshire:
a) Earnest Arnold, head, widower, 56, labourer, iron works, Attercliffe, Yorkshire
b) Arthur Arnold, son, 19, unmarried, moulder’s apprentice, Wentworth, Yorkshire
c) Amelia Arnold, daughter, 14, Wentworth, Yorkshire
d) Lucy Ardron, granddaughter, 5, scholar, Manchester, Lancashire
(GRO ref RG10 piece 4650 folio 52 page 58)

On the 1881 Census Lucy was aged 15 and living with her father at Sandwell Street, Openshaw, Lancashire. (PRO ref RG11 folio 3909 piece 122 pg 36)

 

Lucy died in 1885 aged 19 and was buried on 23 September 1885 in Liverpool. (GRO ref Liverpool 8b 51 Sep 1885 – [aged] 19 + Liverpool Record Office; Liverpool, Merseyside, England; Liverpool Cemetery Registers; Reference: 352 CEM 6/1/10)

 

Her tragic death and the subsequent inquest was reported widely in the press on Saturday 26 September:

 

ROMANTIC SUICIDE AT LIVERPOOL.

 

On Saturday the coroner of Liverpool held an inquest on the body of Lucy Ardron, employed at a temperance hotel, who committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid. Three weeks since a young gentleman from Edinburgh stayed at the hotel, and an intimacy sprang up between the parties. About a week since the gentleman left for Manchester, and a few days previous to her death deceased told her aunt she had only received one letter from him, which made her nearly heartbroken. On Thursday night last deceased said to a fellow servant that what she had on her mind made her wish not to live. The same night this servant found her suffering from poison, and a bottle of carbolic acid was by her side. The young woman was conveyed to the hospital, but died on her arrival there. The jury returned a verdict of suicide whilst suffering from temporary mental derangement. (The Banffshire Reporter, Saturday, September 26, 1885)

 

WILLIAM AND JANE HAD THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN:
1) Elizabeth Ann Ardron V (1868 – 1941)
My 3rd cousin 3 times removed was born in Openshaw, Lancashire in 1868. (GRO ref Chorlton 8c 597 Sep 1868 + location on 1871 Census)

 

On the 1871 Census Elizabeth was aged 2 and living with her parents at ?? Openshaw, Lancashire., lodger, married, 27, fitter, Hoyland, Yorkshire. (PRO ref RG10 folio 3984 piece 87 pg 10)

 

On the 1881 Census Elizabeth was aged 12 and living with her widower father at Sandwell Street, Openshaw, Lancashire. (PRO ref RG11 folio 3909 piece 122 pg 36)

 

1891 CENSUS?? AGED 22?

 

DID SHE MARRY ARTHUR KEY IN 1894 (GRO Ref Lincoln 7a 1064 Dec 1894)?

 

1901 CENSUS?? AGED 32?

Name:          Lizzie Key

Age:   31

Estimated Birth Year:      abt 1870

Relation to Head:   Wife

Gender:       Female

Spouse:       Arthur Key

Birth Place: Openshaw, Lancashire, England

Civil Parish:           Lincoln St Nicholas

Search Photos:      Search for 'Lincoln St Nicholas' in the UK City, Town and Village Photos collection

Ecclesiastical parish:      Lincoln St Nicholas and St John

County/Island:       Lincolnshire

Country:      England

Street Address:

 

Occupation:

 

Condition as to marriage:

 

Education:

 

Employment status:

         

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Registration District:       Lincoln

Sub-registration District:           Lincoln Home

ED, institution, or vessel:          38

Neighbors:

Piece:          3063

Folio:                      121   

Page Number:        8

Household Schedule Number: 53

Household Members:     

Name           Age

Arthur Key   31

Lizzie Key    31

Arthur R Key          5

Harold E Key          2

 

1911 CENSUS?? AGED 42?
Name:                                     Elizabeth Ann Key

Age in 1911:                           41

Estimated Birth Year:             abt 1870

Relation to Head:                   Wife

Gender:                                  Female

Birth Place:                             Openshaw, Lancashire, England

Civil Parish:                            Lincoln

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Country:                                 England

Street Address:                      28 Belmont St Lincoln

Marital status:                        Married

Registration District Number:       418

Sub-registration District:       Lincoln Home

ED, institution, or vessel:      40

Piece:                                     19759

Household Members:            

Name                                      Age

Arthur Key                              41

Elizabeth Ann Key                  41

Arthur Reynolds Key             15

Harold Edwin Key                  12

 

1939 REGISTER?
Name:                                     Elizabeth A Key

Gender:                                  Female

Marital Status:                        Married

Birth Date:                              27 Jul 1868

Residence Year:                     1939

Address:                                 28

Residence Place:                   Lincoln, Lincolnshire (Parts of Lindsey), England

Occupation:                            Unpaid Domestic Duties

Line Number:                         44

Schedule Number:                 270

Sub Schedule Number:          2

Enumeration District:             TLBK

Borough:                                Lincoln

Registration district:              418 (1)

Inferred Spouse:                   

Arthur Key

Household Members              Age

Arthur Key

                                                70

Elizabeth A Key                      71

Source Citation

 

The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/6427C              

 

Elizabeth died in 1941.                 

 

Name:                                          Elizabeth Ann Key

Death Date:                                  18 Oct 1941

Death Place:                                 Lincoln, England

Probate Date:                               1 Dec 1941

Probate Registry:                          Lincoln, England

 

 

2) William Henry Ardron (1871 - 1943)
My 3rd cousin 3 times removed was born in 1871. (GRO ref Chorlton 8c 612 Dec 1871)

 

Willian H. married Sarah Allen on 28 August 1897 at the parish church of St Thomas, Werneth, Lancashire after banns. He was aged 25, a batchelor and a baker. Sarah was also 25, a spinster and a card room hand(?). Both were living at 62 King Street. Their fathers were William Ardron, a fitter, and Joseph Allen, a [cotton] spinner. Witnesses were John Henry Hawksworth and Mary Hawksworth. (GRO ref Oldham 8d 1159 Sep 1897 + Ancestry.com - Manchester, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1930, Reference Number L219 Archive Roll 901)

 

On the 1901 Census William H. was head of household at 22 Eldon Street, Oldham, Lancashire:
a) William H Ardron, head, married, 29, baker breadmaker, worker, Openshaw, Lancashire

b) Sarah Ardron, wife, married, 29, Saddleworth, Yorkshire
(PRO ref RG13 Piece: 3804; Folio: 89; Page: 1) Shown as Andrew on Ancestry index.

 

On the 1911 Census William H. was head of household at 138 Church Street, Bradford, Manchester, Lancashire:
a) William H Ardron, head, married, 39, baker, baker, worker, Openshaw, Lancashire

b) Sarah Ardron, wife, married (13 years), 39, Saddleworth, Yorkshire
c) James Whittle, visitor, 37, single, able seaman, merchant service, Manchester, Lancashire

d) Emily Mills, relative, 8, school, Oldham, Lancashire
(PRO ref RG14 folio 551 piece ?? pg 1) 5 rooms, no children, none living, none having died

1921 CENSUS??

 

On the 1939 Register William H was living at 304 Third? Street, Stretford, Lancashire:
a) William H. Ardron, 24 November 1871, married, fitter’s labourer
b) Sarah Ardron, 3 July 1872, married, unpaid domestic duties
(PRO ref RG 101/4887F)

 

He died in 1943 aged 72. (GRO ref Oldham 8d 1081 Dec 1943 – [aged] 72)

 

          Sarah ALLEN (1872 - 1957?)
          She was born on 3 July 1872 at Saddleworth, Yorkshire, the daughter of Joseph Allen. (1939 Register + location on 1901 & 1911 Censuses)

 

          DIED?? Probably died in 1957 aged 85. (GRO ref Oldham 10f 116 Dec 1957 – [aged] 85)

 

3) John Reynolds Ardron (1874 - 1877)

My 3rd cousin 3 times removed was born in 1874. (GRO ref Chorlton 8c 709 Sep 1874)

 

He died in 1877 aged 2. (GRO ref Chorlton 8c 444 Jun 1877 – [aged] 2)

 

WILLIAM AND MARY HAD THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN:
1) Frank Ardron IX (1895 – 1975)
My 3rd cousin 3 times removed was born in 1895. (GRO ref Old 8c 597 Sep 1868)

 

2) Dorothy Ardron V (1896 –)
My 3rd cousin 3 times removed was born in 1895. (GRO ref Chorlton 8c 597 Sep 1868)

 

Frank was born on 22 July 1895 and baptised on 25 August that year at St James’ Church, Oldham. His parents were Frank, a mechanic, and Mary Ardron of 30 Hollin Hall Street. Ancestry.com. Manchester, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1915 – ref GB127.L255/1/1/5

 

Frank Ardron

Gender:

Male

ndBirth Date:

abt 1895

Age:

20

Document Year:

1915

Residence Place:

30 Hollinhall Street, Oldham

Regimental Number:

2072 became 105392

Regiment Name:

Royal Army Medical Corps

Form Title:

Short Service Attestation

Enlisted at Seaforth on 11 December 1915 into the Royal Army Medical Corps. He was aged 20 and 141 days, single, a piecer at a cotton mill, and resident ay 30 Hollin Hall Street, Oldham. He was recorded as 5ft 5 ½ inches tall, with a 30inch chest when fully expanded (with a 2 ½ inch expansion). He appears to have served for a total of 3 years and 274 days until 10 September 1919. (Ancestry.com. UK, British Army World War I Pension Records 1914-1920)

 

Frank married Florrie Davenport on 30 August 1924 at St John the Baptist Church in the parish of Hey, Lancashire. He was aged 29, a batchelor, and an operative [cotton] spinner of 18 Huddersfield Road, Lees. Florrie was aged 28 and a spinster of 72 Huddersfield Road, Lees. There fathers were William Ardron (deceased) and Edwin Davenport, a newsagent. Witnesses were Edwin Davenport, Mary Ardron [his mother], James Weavill and Mary Jane Davenport. (Ancestry.com. Manchester, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1930 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013. Reference Number:   GB127.L38/1/3/3) + GRO ref Ashton 8d 1059 Sep 1924 – Davenport) Though he is incorrectly recorded as Ardson on the GRO marriage index.

Frank and Florrie had the following children:
1) Joan Ardron (1926 -) GRO ref Oldham 8d 1262 Jun 1926 – Davenport

2) Fred Ardron (1927 -) GRO ref Oldham 8d 1108 Sep 1927 – Davenport

3) Marian Ardron (1929 -) GRO ref Oldham 8d 1173 Jun 1929 – Davenport

4) Edwin Ardron (1932 -) GRO ref Oldham 8d 998 Sep 1932 - Davenport                                 

 

1939 Register 4 Abbey Hills, Oldham, Lancashire
Frank Ardron,  22 July 1895, married, 44, mental ward attendent

Florrie Ardron, 18 September 1895, married, 44, unpaid domestic duties

Joan Ardron, 15 June 1926, single, 13, at school

This record is officially closed.

This record is officially closed.

Edwin Ardron, 2 September 1932, single, 7, at school
ref RG 101/4563A

 

Frank death 1975
Name:           Frank Ardron

Death Age:   80

Birth Date:    22 Jul 1895

Registration Date:   Oct 1975

[Nov 1975]

[Dec 1975]

Registration Quarter:         Oct-Nov-Dec

Registration District:          Oldham

Inferred County:      Greater Manchester

Volume:        39

Page: 0244          

 

Florrie Davenport was baptised on 27 October 1895 at St John the Baptist, Hey, Lancashire. Her parents were Edwin, a minder(?) and Ann Davenport of 43 Stamford Road, Crossbank. (Ancestry.com. Manchester, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1915, ref GB127.L38/1/2/2)

 

She died in February 1988 aged 92 in Oldham. (GRO ref Oldham 39 50 Feb 1988 – [born] 18Se1895)         

 

Fred Ardron (1927 -)

 

Name:                  Fred Ardron

Registration Date:                                Oct 1951

[Nov 1951]

[Dec 1951]

Registration Quarter:                            Oct-Nov-Dec

Registration District:                             Oldham

Inferred County:    Lancashire

Spouse:                Dorothy Wood

Volume Number:   10f

Page Number:      119

 

Children?
Births Jun 1952   (>99%)

Ardron                  David G                  Wood          Oldham     10c                         118            Scan available - click to view

Births Dec 1954   (>99%)

Ardron                  Christine                 WOOD          Oldham     10f                          54            Scan available - click to view

Births Dec 1963   (>99%)

ARDRON              STEVEN R             WOOD          OLDHAM  10F                        60

 

David G. Ardron (1952 -)

Name:                  David G Ardron

Registration Date:                                Apr 1976

[May 1976]

[Jun 1976]

Registration Quarter:                            Apr-May-Jun

Registration District:                             Islington

Inferred County:    Greater London

Spouse:                Gwyneth M Renton

Volume Number:   13

Page Number:      1305

 

urname                 First name(s)           Mother            District        Vol                          Page

Births Sep 1983   (>99%)

ARDRON              HELEN KATHRYN  RENTON          BEDFORD 9                            67            Scan available - click to view

 

Name:                  David G Ardron

Registration Date:                                1985

[Aug 1985]

Registration District:                             South East Hampshire

Inferred County:    Hampshire

Spouse:                Susanne H Power

Volume Number:   20

Page Number:      2149

 

Births 1987   (53%)

ARDRON              MATTHEW DAVID  POWER          NORTHAMPTON                     7          3118             Scan available - click to view

Births 1989   (>99%)

ARDRON              TIMOTHY CHRISTOPHER          POWER    NORTHAMPTON   7          3059             Scan available - click to view

 

 

Edwin Ardron (1932 – 2007)

Name:                  Edwin Ardron

Registration Date:                                Jul 1932

[Aug 1932]

[Sep 1932]

Registration Quarter:                            Jul-Aug-Sep

Registration District:                             Oldham

Inferred County:    Greater Manchester

Mother's Maiden Name:                       Davenport

Volume Number:   8d

Page Number:      998

 

Name:                  Edwin Ardron

Death Age:           75

Birth Date:            2 Sep 1932

Registration Date:                                Jan 2007

Registration District:                             Stockport

Inferred County:    Greater Manchester

Register Number: E35A

District and Subdistrict:                         013/1E

Entry Number:      091

 

Name:                                                  Edwin Ardron

Registration Date:                                Jul 1958

[Aug 1958]

[Sep 1958]

Registration Quarter:                            Jul-Aug-Sep

Registration District:                             Middleton

Inferred County:                                   Lancashire

Spouse:                                               Margaret L Shallcross

Volume Number:                                  10e

Page Number:                                     1081

 

Margaret L Shallcross was born in 1937 (GRO ref Oldham 8d 1033 Mar 1937 – Earnshaw)

 

Edwin and Margaret had the following children:

Births Dec 1959   (>99%)

ARDRON Michael R                          SHALLCROSS Middleton 10e 686                              

Births Mar 1962   (>99%)

ARDRON Philip A                                SHALLCROSS Middleton 10e 876

Births Mar 1966   (>99%)

ARDRON PENELOPE JANE SHALLCROSS  BRISTOL 7B 363

 

Name:                                                  Penelope J Ardron

Registration Date:                                1993

[Sep 1993]

Registration District:                             Stockport

Inferred County:                                   Greater Manchester

Spouse:                                               Joachim C D C Smith

Volume Number:                                  39

Page Number:                                     1206

                                                                                                

2) John Thomas Ardron I (1845 - 1919)

 

3) Isaac Ardron I (1850 - 1900)

 

4) Walter Charles Ardron I (1851 - 1921)