Clara Horrocks

Clara Horrocks was the seventh child & fifth daughter of George Hunter Horrocks & Sarah Mason Smith

She was born in 1878 & baptised on 3 Mar 1878 at St Cross Church, Clayton. Clara daughter of George & Sarah Mason Horrocks - Ashton New Road - Miner

1881 Census - 8 Heaps Buildings (Ashton New Road) Droylsden, Lancashire

George Horrocks - Head - M - 39 - Coal Miner - Gayles, York

Sarah M. Horrocks - Wife - M - 36 - Halifax, York

Jane Horrocks - Daur - 13 - Scholar - Clayton, Lancashire

Hannah M. Horrocks - Daur - 11 - Teaser Printworks - Clayton, Lancashire

Mary A. Horrocks - Daur - 9 - Scholar - Yorkshire, Washton

George Horrocks - Son - 4 - Scholar - Clayton, Lancashire

Clara Horrocks - Daur - 3 - Clayton, Lancashire

Albert Horrocks - Son - 1 - Clayton, Lancashire

1891 Census - 485 Ashton New Road, Clayton, Droylesden George Horrocks - Head – M - 49 - Coal Miner – Yorkshire, Gayles
Sarah Horrocks – Wife – M - 46 – Yorkshire, Gayles

Jane Horrocks – Daur – S - 23 - Cotton & Silk Weaver – Lancs, Clayton

Mary A. Horrocks Daur – S - 19 - Twine ?Ballen? Rope – Lancs, Clayton

George Horrocks – Son - 14 - Brick ??? Labourer – Lancs, Clayton

Clara Horrocks – Daur – 13 – Scholar – Lancs, Clayton

Albert Horrocks – Son - 11 – Scholar – Lancs, Clayton

James Horrocks – Son - 9 – Scholar – Lancs, Clayton

Lily Horrocks – Daur - 6 – Scholar – Lancs, Clayton

She married Harry Moores on 13 Dec 1899 at Christ Church, Bradford. Harry Moores - 21 - Bachelor - 243 Mill Street - Mechanic - John Moores - ??? - Clara Horrocks - 21 - Spinster - St Cross Parish, Clayton - George Horrocks - Hardware Dealer. Witnesses Albert Horrocks & Emily Smith.

They had 3 children:

1. John Moores

2. Clifford Moores

3. Harry Moores

John was baptised at St Cross Church, Clayton on 8 Jan 1902 John son of Harry & Clara Moores - Clayton - Mechanic

Harry was baptised at St Croos Church, Clayton on 1 Feb 1906 Harry son of Harry & Clara Moores - 336 Clayton Lane, Clayton - Millwright

1901 Census - 395 Ashton New Road, Clayton, Manchester

Harry Moores - Head - M - 22 - Machine Fitter - Worker - Lancs, Manchester

Clara Moores - Wife - M - 23 - Lancs, Manchester

I have some papers with Harry's name on them, John Moores Will and a letter written by him to an Assurance company on behalf of my great grandmother Lily. John Moores Will:This is the last Will & Testement of me John Moores of 38 Stokes Street, Clayton, Manchester in the county of Lancashire.

I give & bequeath the policy of Insurance numbered 27173340 and dated 31 Dec 1917 issued by the Refuge Assurance Co Limited together with all Bonuses & Benefits thereunder to Lily Shirt of Fern Bank, Lower Lane, Chinley, Derbyshire to and for her own use and benifit absolutely. I appoint Albert Horrocks 24 Rupert Street, Radcliffe to be Executor.

In witness whereof I John Moores 38 Stokes Street, Clayton, Manchester have set my hand to this my Will this 21 day of December One thousand nine hundred and thirty six. Signaure of Testator John Moores in the presence of us, both present at the same time, who at his request, in his presence and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as Witnesses.

Signature of Witness

Jane Moores address 38 Stokes Street, Clayton, Manchester

Clifford Moores address 94 Sunny Side Rd, Droylesdon, Manchester

Clara died on 27 Jan 1915