Gayles, Yorkshire - Where Our Story Began

Gayles is a small village in the Parish of Kirkby Ravensworth

(also spelled Kirby Ravensworth), wapentake of Gilling West and liberty of Richmondshire.

It is located approximately 5 miles NW of the North Yorkshire city of Richmond and is nestled in a peaceful valley between the lovely Rivers Swale and Tees. In 1820, the approximate date of 

Jane Hunter's birth, the population of Gayles was 218.

  

There are only a few streets in Gayles and virtually all houses are built from local stone. The town today would be immediately recognizable to the Hunter and Horrocks families as it has changed little over the last two centuries.

Looking down a street in Gayles toward Ravensworth. The streets rise up the hillside to the west until they reach Gayles Moor. The old stone quarry is located on this slope.

Formerly the village pub, the Bay Horse is now in private hands.

The remains of Ravensworth Castle in located in the gentle valley between the villages of Gayles and Ravensworth. This would have been a daily sight for our ancestors.

The parish Church of St Peter and St Paul located in nearby Kirkby Hill. This is the site of the marriage of Jane Hunter and William Horrocks as well as the church were their children were christened.  Most likely it is also the final resting place for some members Hunter and Handley family.

The timeless landscape of the area surrounding Gayles, Yorkshire.

The Family of Sarah Horrocks Rarick

Sarah Horrocks Rarick was the third child and first daughter of William Horrocks and Jane Hunter Horrocks. She emigrated to the United States sometime during the 1860s and raised her family in Pennsylvania.

This photo appears to have been taken circa 1910, nearly 15 years after Sarah Horrocks Rarick's death. In the front row are her husband Levi Rarick and his second wife, Elmira Houser. The back row shows 5 of Sarah and Levi's surviving children. Left to right: Harry Rarick, George Rarick, Ida Rarick Shaw, Charles Rarick and Edward Rarick. Not pictured is daughter Meta Rarick.

James and Frank Horrocks

Suzanne Monique de Planta de Wildenberg, nee Horrocks, of York, UK has contacted us with news of more Horrocks relatives. Suzanne was born the only child of James Horrocks and Monica Banks Horrocks in Formby, Merseyside on May 29, 1969. She married Frank de Planta de Wildenberg in 1994 and they have 3 children.

James (left) and Frank Horrocks were twins born to James Horrocks, the 9th child of

George Hunter Horrocks and Sarah Mason.

James and Frank Horrocks

James Horrocks (the younger) married Emily Smith. They had six children, two of whom were twins born 6 March, 1922. They were baptized at St. Cross Church, Clayton, Manchester on 2 April, 1922.

James (second from right) served in the Royal Navy during World War II.

After the war James went on to become a mechanical engineer and company director.

He had a son called Peter (born 9 September, 1947) from his first marriage. Peter died in 2008. 

James died at the young age of 56 in September, 1978.

A New Horrocks Cousin!

We've found a new cousin, Liesa Wood of Somerset England. Liesa is descended from John Horrocks, the eldest son of William and Jane Horrocks. John's daughter Mary married into the Crowthers line. Liesa would like any cousin researching in the Manchester area for a bit of help with 20th Century records so if you can lend a hand please contact me at Chris34209@gmail.com and I will put you in contact.

Now if only we can find a cousin from James' line.

Pennsylvania Grave Markers

This is the cemetery marker for Sarah Horrocks, daughter of William Horrocks and Jane Hunter.  Sarah left England to try a new life in America.  She married about 1868 and lived her life as an innkeeper's wife in Port Clinton, Pennsylvania amid the Blue Mountain Range. The world famous Appalachian Trail runs through Port Clinton, right passed the mountaintop cemetery, bringing hikers from all over the world to give a passing thought of remembrance to those buried here.

 

 After some serious brush clearing the marker below was unearthed. The marker had been hidden for decades beneath some ornamental plantings. Although rather worn it reads "WILLIAM RARICK, son of Levi and Sarah Rarick. Born July 23, 1872  Died October 1, 1872  Age 2 yrs, 2 months 8 days. As William is not a name found in the Rarick line it is possible that Sarah's first son was named for her father William Horrocks.

George Hunter & Mary Handley

George Hunter was the son of John Hunter & Alice Sharpe.

He was born in Whorlton, North Yorkshire & was baptised on 25 May 1760 at the Parish Church of Whorlton. George son of John Hunter householder was baptised the 25th day of May.

George married Mary Handley on 5 Nov 1786 at the Parish Church Kirkby Ravensworth, Yorkshire.

They had four children:
1. John Hunter
2. Mary Hunter
3. William Hunter
4. James Hunter

Mary Hunter died at Kirkby Hill on 9 May 1842 aged 80 Mary Hunter- Female - 80 years - Widow of George Hunter Gardener - ??? - John Hunter in attendance Gayles

George & Mary were the grandparents of Jane Hunter to whom this blog is dedicated.

William Horrocks Senior

The only thing we have been able to find out about William Horrocks is that his son William Horrocks married Jane Hunter in 1839. On their marriage certificate William Horrocks senior is recorded as a farmer.

John Hunter & Mary

John Hunter was born 22 JUL 1790 & baptised 22 AUG 1790 at Kirkby Ravensworth, Yorkshire. He was the son of George Hunter & Mary Handley.

1841 Census - Kirkby Ravensworth, Yorkshire
The Lodge, Gayles
John Hunter - 50 - Postman - born in County - Yes
Mary Hunter - 55 - born in County - Yes

In 1842 John's wife Mary Hunter died at Gayles Eighteenth July 1842 Gayles - Mary Hunter - Female - 60 years - wife of John Hunter, Postman - ??? of the Rectum - John Hunter present at the death, Gayles.

Between 1842 & 1851 John married Elizabeth, his second wife.

1851 Census - Kirkby Ravensworth, Yorkshire
The Lodge, Gayles
John Hunter - Head - M - 61 - Tailor Master - Whashton, Yorks
Elizabeth Hunter - Wife - M - 48 - Preston, Yorks

1861 Census - Kirkby Ravensworth
Wayside, Gayles
John Hunter - Head - M - 70 - Gardener - Whashton, Yorks
Elizabeth Hunter - Wife - M - 57 - Gardeners Wife, Preston, Yorks

1871 Census - Kirkby Ravensworth
The Lodge, Gayles
John Hunter - Head - M - 80 - Tailor - Whashton, Yorks
Elizabeth Hunter - Wife - M - 67 - Preston, Yorks

John Hunter died in 1878 aged 89 years Sixteenth June 1878 at Kirkby Hill - John Hunter - Male - 89 years - formerly Tailor - Debility, Chronic Bronchitis ??? - The mark of Jane Lambert, present at death Kirkby Hill.

On the 1881 census Jane Lambert was described as an unmarried female, aged 52, living in the Alms Houses at Kirkby Hill. Her occupation was written as 'member of the Alms House'.

John & Mary were the parents of Jane Hunter to whom this blog is dedicated.

William Horrocks

William was the son of William Horrocks a farmer.

William Horrocks married Jane Hunter on 29 Jan 1839 at the Parish Church, Cockfield, County Durham William Horrocks - of full age - bachelor - quarryman - Cockfield - William Horrocks - Farmer married Jane Hunter - of full age - spinster - Kirkby Ravensworth - John Hunter - Postman - by licence - witnesses Robert Watson & John Stanwix

In 1841 the witness John Stanwix a farmer was living in Cockfield, Durham with his wife Jane.

1841 Census - Merrington, Durham
William Horrocks - 25 - Quarryman - born in county - no
Jane Horrocks - 20 - born in county - no
John Horrocks - 1 - born in county - yes

Unfortunately William & Jane have not been found on any subsequent census.

They had 5 children:
1. John Horrocks
2. George Hunter Horrocks
3. Sarah Horrocks
4. James Horrocks
5. Maria Horrocks

Time line for William Horrocks:
1839 - William Horrocks - Quarryman - Cockfield, Durham (William & Jane's marriage certificate)
1841 (March) - William Horrocks - Quarryman - Merrington, Durham (Census)
1841 (September) - William Horrocks - Stone Cutter - Gayles, Yorkshire (Son George's birth certificate)
1841 (October) - William Horrocks - Quarryman - Kirkby Ravensworth, Yorkshire (Son George's baptism)
1843 (June) - William Horrocks - Stone Cutter - Gayles, Yorkshire (Daughter Sarah's birth certificate)
1843 (December) - William Horrick - Quarryman - Kirkby Ravensworth, Yorkshire (Daughter Sarah's baptism)
1846 (July) - William Horrocks - Stone Cutter - Whashton, Yorkshire (Son James's birth certificate)
1846 - (August) - William Horrocks - Quarryman - Kirkby Ravensworth (Son James's baptism)
1860 - William Horrocks - Quarryman - (Son John's marriage certificate) John living in Radcliffe, Lancashire
1864 - William Horrocks - Labourer - (Son George's marriage certificate) George living in Hurst, Lancashire
1874 - William Horrocks - ?Farm? Labourer - (Daughter Maria's marriage certificate) Maria living in Droylesdon

Jane Hunter

Jane was the daughter of John Hunter & Mary.

She married William Horrocks on 29 Jan 1839 at the Parish Church, Cockfield, County Durham

1841 Census - Merrington, Durham
William Horrocks - 25 - Quarryman - born in county - no
Jane Horrocks - 20 - born in county - no
John Horrocks - 1 - born in county - yes

John Horrocks & Rachel Bolton

John Horrocks was the first child of William Horrocks & Jane Hunter

He was born C: 1839.

1841 Census - Merrington, Durham
William Horrocks - 25 - Quarryman - born in county - no
Jane Horrocks - 20 - born in county - no
John Horrocks - 1 - born in county - yes

John Horrocks married Rachel Bolton on 19th Dec 1860 in st Thomas's Church, Radcliffe, Lancashire. They had 6 Children:
1. Mary Jane Horrocks
2. Walter Horrocks
3. Emma Horrocks
4. Sarah Horrocks
5. Rachel Horrocks
6. Sarah Emma Horrocks

1861 Census - Blackburn Street, Radcliffe, Lancs
John Horrocks - Head - M - 22 - Shoemaker - Yorkshire
Rachel Horrocks - Wife - M - 29 - Shoemakers wife - Radcliffe, Lancs

1871 Census - Butterworth Green, Radcliffe
John Horrocks - Head - M - 31 - Shoemaker - Yorkshire Richmond Rachel Horrocks - Wife - M - 38 - Dressmaker - Radcliffe, Lancs
Mary J Horrocks - Daur - 8 - Scholar - Radcliffe, Lancs
Walter Horrocks - Son - 7 - Scholar - Radcliffe, Lancs
Emma Horrocks - Daur - 4 - Radcliffe, Lancs
Sarah Horrocks - Daur - 2 - Whitefield, Lancs
Rachel Horrocks - Daur - 1 - Whitefield, Lancs
Frances Roberts - Visitor - M - 27 - Sewing Machinist - Leamington, Warcs
(John Horrocks family appear as Hanocks on the 1871 census)

1881 Census - 9 Cobden Street, Ashton-under-Lyne
John Horrocks - Head - M - 41 - Shoemakers Riviter - Yorkshire, Richmond
Rachel Horrocks - Wife - M - 49 - Radcliffe, Lancs
Mary Jane Horrocks - Daur - Um - 18 - Cotton Weaver - Radcliffe, Lancs
Walter Horrocks - Son - Um - 17 - Cotton Spinner's Piecer - Radcliffe, Lancs Rachel Horrocks - Daur - Um - 11 - Scholar - Besses oth Barn, Lancs
Sarah E Horrocks - Daur - Um - 6 - Scholar - Oldham, Lancs

1891 Census - 6 Cobden Street, Ashton-under-Lyne
John Horrocks - Head - Widow - 51 - Shoe Maker - Richmond, Yorks
Sarah E Horrocks - Daur - Um - 16 - Cotton Reeler - Oldham, Lancs
Reuben Crowther - SinL - M - 20 - Blacksmith - Ashton-under-Lyne
Rachel Crowther - Daur - M - 21 - Besse oth Barn, Lancs

1901 Census - 4 Sloane Street, Ashton-under-Lyne
James Crowther - Head - M - 37 - Blacksmith - Ashton-under-Lyne
Mary J Crowther - Wife - M - 38 - Radcliffe, Lancs
James Crowther - Son - 15 - Solicitors Clerk - Ashton-under-Lyne
Alice Crowther - Daur - 12 - Weaver in Cotton Mill - Ashton-under-Lyne
Annie Crowther - Daur - 8 - Ashton-under-Lyne
Edith Crowther - Daur - 6 - Ashton-under-Lyne
John Crowther - Son - 4 - Ashton-under-Lyne
William H Crowther - Son - 1 mth - Ashton-under-Lyne
John Horrocks - FinL - Widow - 61 - Shoemaker - Richmond, Yorks
Annie Leigh - Border - 51 - Monthly Nurse - Cheshire, Horton

Mary Jane Horrocks

Mary Jane was the first child of John Horrocks & Rachel Bolton

She was born circa 1863

1871 Census - Butterworth Green, Radcliffe
John Horrocks - Head - M - 31 - Shoemaker - Yorkshire Richmond
Rachel Horrocks - Wife - M - 38 - Dressmaker - Radcliffe, Lancs
Mary J Horrocks - Daur - 8 - Scholar - Radcliffe, Lancs
Walter Horrocks - Son - 7 - Scholar - Radcliffe, Lancs
Emma Horrocks - Daur - 4 - Radcliffe, Lancs
Sarah Horrocks - Daur - 2 - Whitefield, Lancs
Rachel Horrocks - Daur - 1 - Whitefield, Lancs
Frances Roberts - Visitor - M - 27 - Sewing Machinist - Leamington, Warcs

1881 Census - 9 Cobden Street, Ashton-under-Lyne
John Horrocks - Head - M - 41 - Shoemakers Riviter - Yorkshire, Richmond
Rachel Horrocks - Wife - M - 49 - Radcliffe, Lancs
Mary Jane Horrocks - Daur - Um - 18 - Cotton Weaver - Radcliffe, Lancs
Walter Horrocks - Son - Um - 17 - Cotton Spinner's Piecer - Radcliffe, Lancs Rachel Horrocks - Daur - Um - 11 - Scholar - Besses oth Barn, Lancs
Sarah E Horrocks - Daur - Um - 6 - Scholar - Oldham, Lancs

Mary Jane married James Crowther in 1885 in Ashton-under-Lyne.

They had 7 children:
1. James Crowther
2. Alice Crowther
3. Rachel Crowther
4. Annie Crowther
5. Edith Crowther
6. John Crowther
7. William Crowther

1891 Census - 6 Shaw Street, Ashton-under-Lyne
James Crowther - Head - M - 29 - Blacksmith - Ashton-under-Lyne
Mary J Crowther - Wife - M - 28 - Radcliffe
James Crowther - Son - 5 - Ashton-under-Lyne
Alice Crowther - Daur - 2 - Ashton-under-Lyne
Rachel Crowther - Daur - 6mths - Ashton-under-Lyne
Albert Crowther - Brother - 20 - Blacksmith - Ashton-under-Lyne
Florence M Sands - Boarder - Cotton Winder - Ashton-under-Lyne

1901 Census - 4 Sloane Street, Ashton-under-Lyne
James Crowther - Head - M - 37 - Blacksmith - Ashton-under-Lyne
Mary J Crowther - Wife - M - 38 - Radcliffe, Lancs
James Crowther - Son - 15 - Solicitors Clerk - Ashton-under-Lyne
Alice Crowther - Daur - 12 - Weaver in Cotton Mill - Ashton-under-Lyne
Annie Crowther - Daur - 8 - Ashton-under-Lyne
Edith Crowther - Daur - 6 - Ashton-under-Lyne
John Crowther - Son - 4 - Ashton-under-Lyne
William H Crowther - Son - 1 mth - Ashton-under-Lyne
John Horrocks - FinL - Widow - 61 - Shoemaker - Richmond, Yorks
Annie Leigh - Border - 51 - Monthly Nurse - Cheshire, Horton

Walter Horrocks

Walter Horrocks was the second child of John Horrocks & Rachel Bolton

He was born circa 1864.

1871 Census - Butterworth Green, Radcliffe
John Horrocks - Head - M - 31 - Shoemaker - Yorkshire Richmond
Rachel Horrocks - Wife - M - 38 - Dressmaker - Radcliffe, Lancs
Mary J Horrocks - Daur - 8 - Scholar - Radcliffe, Lancs
Walter Horrocks - Son - 7 - Scholar - Radcliffe, Lancs
Emma Horrocks - Daur - 4 - Radcliffe, Lancs
Sarah Horrocks - Daur - 2 - Whitefield, Lancs
Rachel Horrocks - Daur - 1 - Whitefield, Lancs
Frances Roberts - Visitor - M - 27 - Sewing Machinist - Leamington, Warcs

1881 Census - 9 Cobden Street, Ashton-under-Lyne
John Horrocks - Head - M - 41 - Shoemakers Riviter - Yorkshire, RichmondRachel Horrocks - Wife - M - 49 - Radcliffe, Lancs
Mary Jane Horrocks - Daur - Um - 18 - Cotton Weaver - Radcliffe, Lancs
Walter Horrocks - Son - Um - 17 - Cotton Spinner's Piecer - Radcliffe, Lancs
Rachel Horrocks - Daur - Um - 11 - Scholar - Besses oth Barn, Lancs
Sarah E Horrocks - Daur - Um - 6 - Scholar - Oldham, Lancs

Walter married Mary Bradbury in 1886 in the town of Ashton.

Their son Joseph Horrocks was later born in Ashton-under-Lyne in 1889 and was the only child of Walter and Mary Horrocks.

1891 Census - 27 Abingdon Street, Ashton-under-Lyne
Walter Horrocks - Head - M - 29 - Fish Hawker - Bolton
Mary Horrocks - Wife - M - 26 - Ashton-under-Lyne
Joseph Horrocks - Son - 3 - Ashton-under-Lyne
William H Horrocks - Cousin? - 15 - Fish Hawker - Bradford

1901 Census -

Emma Horrocks

Emma was the third child & second daughter of John Horrocks & Rachel Bolton.

She was born in 1867 in Radcliffe, Lancs

1871 Census - Butterworth Green, Radcliffe
John Horrocks - Head - M - 31 - Shoemaker - Yorkshire Richmond
Rachel Horrocks - Wife - M - 38 - Dressmaker - Radcliffe, Lancs
Mary J Horrocks - Daur - 8 - Scholar - Radcliffe, Lancs
Walter Horrocks - Son - 7 - Scholar - Radcliffe, Lancs
Emma Horrocks - Daur - 4 - Radcliffe, Lancs
Sarah Horrocks - Daur - 2 - Whitefield, Lancs
Rachel Horrocks - Daur - 1 - Whitefield, Lancs
Frances Roberts - Visitor - M - 27 - Sewing Machinist - Leamington, Warcs

Emma died in 1874

Sarah Horrocks

Sarah was the fourth child & third daughter of John Horrocks & Rachel Bolton.

She was born in 1867 in Whitefield, Lancs

1871 Census - Butterworth Green, Radcliffe
John Horrocks - Head - M - 31 - Shoemaker - Yorkshire Richmond
Rachel Horrocks - Wife - M - 38 - Dressmaker - Radcliffe, Lancs
Mary J Horrocks - Daur - 8 - Scholar - Radcliffe, Lancs
Walter Horrocks - Son - 7 - Scholar - Radcliffe, Lancs
Emma Horrocks - Daur - 4 - Radcliffe, Lancs
Sarah Horrocks - Daur - 2 - Whitefield, Lancs
Rachel Horrocks - Daur - 1 - Whitefield, Lancs
Frances Roberts - Visitor - M - 27 - Sewing Machinist - Leamington, Warcs

Sarah died in 1874

Rachel Horrocks

Rachel was the fifth child & forth daughter of John Horrocks & Rachel Bolton

She was born

1871 Census - Butterworth Green, Radcliffe
John Horrocks - Head - M - 31 - Shoemaker - Yorkshire Richmond
Rachel Horrocks - Wife - M - 38 - Dressmaker - Radcliffe, Lancs
Mary J Horrocks - Daur - 8 - Scholar - Radcliffe, Lancs
Walter Horrocks - Son - 7 - Scholar - Radcliffe, Lancs
Emma Horrocks - Daur - 4 - Radcliffe, Lancs
Sarah Horrocks - Daur - 2 - Whitefield, Lancs
Rachel Horrocks - Daur - 1 - Whitefield, Lancs
Frances Roberts - Visitor - M - 27 - Sewing Machinist - Leamington, Warcs

1881 Census - 9 Cobden Street, Ashton-under-Lyne
John Horrocks - Head - M - 41 - Shoemakers Riviter - Yorkshire, Richmond
Rachel Horrocks - Wife - M - 49 - Radcliffe, Lancs
Mary Jane Horrocks - Daur - Um - 18 - Cotton Weaver - Radcliffe, Lancs
Walter Horrocks - Son - Um - 17 - Cotton Spinner's Piecer - Radcliffe, Lancs
Rachel Horrocks - Daur - Um - 11 - Scholar - Besses oth Barn, Lancs
Sarah E Horrocks - Daur - Um - 6 - Scholar - Oldham, Lancs

1891 Census - 6 Cobden Street, Ashton-under-Lyne
John Horrocks - Head - Widow - 51 - Shoe Maker - Richmond, Yorks
Sarah E Horrocks - Daur - Um - 16 - Cotton Reeler - Oldham, Lancs
Reuben Crowther - SinL - M - 20 - Blacksmith - Ashton-under-Lyne
Rachel Crowther - Daur - M - 21 - Besse oth Barn, Lancs

In 1889 Rachel Horrocks married Rueben Crowther, the brother of James Crowther, and in 1894 Rachel gave birth to their son Harold in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Sarah Emma Horrocks

Sara Emma Horrocks was the sixth child & fifth daughter of John Horrocks & Rachel Bolton

Sarah Emma married William Lownds in 1896.

George Hunter Horrocks & Sarah Mason Smith

George Hunter Horrocks was the second child of William Horrocks & Jane Hunter. Photograph of George Hunter Horrocks date unknown
He was born in Gayles, North Yorkshire on 26 Sep 1841. 26th September 1841 at Gayles - George Hunter - Boy - William Horrocks - Jane Horrocks formerly Hunter - Stone Cutter - Jane Horrocks, Mother, Gayles

He was baptised George Hunter Horrick on 20 Oct 1841 at Kirby Ravensworth to William, quarryman, and Jane.

Not much is known about his childhood as we have been unable to locate him on the 1851 or 1861 census.

He married Sarah Mason Smith on 24 Jul 1864 at Hurst Parish Church. St John's, Hurst, Ashton-under-Lyne - July 24th 1864 - George Hunter Horrocks - 23 - Bachelor - Collier - Hurst - William Horrocks - Labourer & Sarah Smith - 21 - Spinster - Ashton - James Smith - Joiner.

Sarah Mason Smith was born on 15 Apr 1844 in Halifax, Yorkshire. Her parents James Smith & Dinah Fieldhouse had been married the previous year on 4 Jun 1843 at the Register Office, Halifax.

They had eleven children:
1. William Hunter Horrocks
2. Jane Horrocks
3. Hannah Maria Horrocks
4. Mary Alice Horrocks
5. Emma Horrocks
6. George Horrocks
7. Clara Horrocks
8. Albert Horrocks
9. James Horrocks
10. Lily Horrocks
11. Ellen Horrocks

1871 Census - North Road, Droylesdon
George Horrocks - Head - M - 29 - Coal Miner - York, York
Sarah M. Horrocks - Wife - M - 26 - Halifax, York
Jane Horrocks - Daur - 3 - Scholar - Clayton, Lancashire
Hannah M. Horrocks - Daur - 1 Clayton, Lancashire
Maria Horrocks - Sister – 22 - Cotton Winder - Clayton, Lancashire

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

1901 Census - 485 Ashton New Rd Shop, Clayton, North Manchester
George Horrocks - Head - M - 59 - Shop Keeper General Dealer - Own Account working at home - Yorks Richmond
Sarah Horrocks - Wife - M - 57 - Yorks Halifax
Albert Horrocks - Son - S - 21 - Labourer Gardener - Worker - Lancs Manchester
James Horrocks - Son - S - 19 - Labourer At Rubberworks - Lancs Manchester
Lily Horrocks - Daughter - S - 16 - Sack Repairer - Worker - Lancs Manchester
Mary A Lomas - Daughter - W - 27 - Char Woman - Lancs Manchester
Lillian (written as Libor) Lomas - G Daur - 5 - Lancs Manchester

Slater's Manchester, Salford & Suburban Directory of 1903 shows George Horrocks as a General Dealer at 485 Ashton New Road, Clayton

George Hunter Horrocks died on the 29th october 1916 as stated on his death certificate.For some reason his date of death on his grave stone reads the 5th november 1916, perhaps this date was actually the date of his burial. In Loving Memory of Hannah Maria the beloved daughter of George and Sarah Horrocks who died March 5th 1888 aged 18 years & 3 months Thy Will Be Done also George Hunter husband of Sarah Horrocks who died November 5th 1916 aged 75 years.

William Hunter Horrocks

William Hunter Horrocks was the first child of George Hunter Horrocks & Sarah Mason Smith

He was born on 2 Nov 1865 & died 19 Mar 1866

Around the time of William's death, a lot of people were starving in Lancashire due to the cotton famine.

Jane Horrocks

Jane Horrocks was the second child & first daughter of George Hunter Horrocks & Sarah Mason Smith

She was born on 30 Jun 1867 and baptised at St Cross Church, Clayton on 4 Aug 1867 1871 Census - North Road, Droylesdon
George Horrocks - Head - M - 29 - Coal Miner - York, York
Sarah M. Horrocks - Wife - M - 26 - Halifax, York
Jane Horrocks - Daur - 3 - Scholar - Clayton, Lancashire
Hannah M. Horrocks - Daur - 1 Clayton, Lancashire
Maria Horrocks - Sister – 22 - Cotton Winder - Clayton, Lancashire

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

Jane married John McLay in 1891 at St Cross Church, Clayton.

They had 4 children:
1. George McClay
2. Arthur McClay
3. John McClay
4. Mabel McClay

George was baptised at St Cross Church on 4 Sep 1892 Arthur was baptised at St Cross Church on 3 May 1896 John was baptised at St Cross Church on 28 Dec 1898 Mabel was born 23 Dec 1901 & baptised at St Cross Church on 2 Feb 1902 1901 Census - 3 North Rd, Clayton
John McClay - Head - M - 31 - Locomotion Futter - Lancs, Beswick
Jane McClay - Wife - 33 - Lancs, Clayton
George McClay - Son - 8 - Lancs, Clayton
Arthur McClay - Son - 4 - Lancs, Clayton

Mabel married Frank Gallacher & had one son Kenneth. I used to visit Auntie Mabel as a child. She lived at 689 Ashton New Road, Clayton (the family home). She was a lovely lady, very short & round. She lived to be over 100 & received a telegram from the Queen. Her son, Ken, still lives in Manchester but has no family photographs to share.

Hannah Maria Horrocks

Hannah Maria Horrocks was the third child & second daughter of George Hunter Horrocks & Sarah Mason Smith

She was born on 8 Jun 1869 & was baptised at St Cross Church, Clayton on 18 July 1869 July 18th 1869 - Hannah Maria - George & Sarah Horrocks - North Road - Collier

1871 Census - North Road, Droylesdon
George Horrocks - Head - M - 29 - Coal Miner - York, York
Sarah M. Horrocks - Wife - M - 26 - Halifax, York
Jane Horrocks - Daur - 3 - Scholar - Clayton, Lancashire
Hannah M. Horrocks - Daur - 1 - Clayton, Lancashire
Maria Horrocks - Sister – 2_? - Cotton Winder - Clayton, Lancashire

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

Hannah died on the 5th March 1888 in Ancoats hospital aged just 18 years old. She died at number 8 Heaps Buildings Ashton New Road Clayton which was the family home around this period. The cause of Hannah's death was certified as Hodgkinsons disease. Her father George was present at death and was described as a Coalminer. She was buried at St Cross Church on 10 March 1888. Hannah Maria Horrocks - Clayton - 10th March - 18 years
Her death was remembered on her parents grave stone at St Cross Church, Clayton.

Mary Alice Horrocks

Mary Alice Horrocks was the fourth child & third daughter of George Hunter Horrocks & Sarah Mason Smith

She was born on 6 Dec 1871 and was baptised at St Cross Church, Clayton on 7 Jan 1872. 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 Samuel Lomas on 2 Nov 1893 at St Cross Church, Clayton.

They had one child:
1. Lillian Lomas

Lillian was born on 21 Jul 1895 & baptised at the same church as her mother on 1 Sep 1895 In 1900 tragedy struck the family when Samuel, Mary's husband, died.

1901 Census - 485 Ashton New Rd Shop, Clayton, North Manchester
George Horrocks - Head - M - 59 - Shop Keeper General Dealer - Own Account working at home - Yorks Richmond
Sarah Horrocks - Wife - M - 57 - Yorks Halifax
Albert Horrocks - Son - S - 21 - Labourer Gardener - Worker - Lancs Manchester
James Horrocks - Son - S - 19 - Labourer At Rubberworks - Lancs Manchester
Lily Horrocks - Daughter - S - 16 - Sack Repairer - Worker - Lancs Manchester
Mary A Lomas - Daughter - W - 27 - Char Woman - Lancs Manchester
Lillian (written as Libor) Lomas - G Daur - 5 - Lancs Manchester

Unfortunately Mary died in 1902 leaving Lillian an orphan at the age of 7.

Lillian married Frank Summerfield on 29 May 1919 & they went on to have two daughters, Millicent & Doris.

Emma Horrocks

Emma Horrocks was the fifth child & fourth daughter of George Hunter Horrocks & Sarah Mason Smith

She was born on 5 Feb 1874 & baptised a month later at St Cross Church, Clayton on 5 Mar 1874 Sadly Emma died in 1879

George Horrocks

George Horrocks was the sixth child & second son of George Hunter Horrocks & Sarah Mason Smith

He was born in 1877 & was baptised at St Cross Church, Clayton on 11 Jun 1876

George son of George & Sarah Mason Horrocks - North Road - Miner

George married Elizabeth A Fidler 0n 1 Sep 1897 at Christ Church, Bradford.

They had 4 children:
1. George Horrocks
2. Ethel Horrocks
3. Maud Horrocks
4. Lily Horrocks

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

1901 Census - 16 Buxton Lane, Droylsdon
George Horrocks - H - M - 24 - Cotton Dyer - Worker - Clayton Lancs
Elizabeth A Horrocks - W - M - 25 - Manchester Lancs
Ethel Horrocks - Daur - 11 mths - Bradford Lancs

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

Albert Horrocks

Albert Horrocks was the eighth child & third son of George Hunter Horrocks & Sarah Mason Smith

His birth was registered in the Mar qtr 1880, and he was baptised at St Cross Church, Clayton on 1st Feb 1880.1891 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

He was a witness to his sister Clara's marriage in December 1899

1901 Census - 485 Ashton New Rd Shop, Clayton, North Manchester

George Horrocks - Head - M - 59 - Shop Keeper General Dealer - Own Account working at home - Yorks Richmond

Sarah Horrocks - Wife - M - 57 - Yorks Halifax

Albert Horrocks - Son - S - 21 - Labourer Gardener - Worker - Lancs Manchester

James Horrocks - Son - S - 19 - Labourer At Rubberworks - Lancs Manchester

Lily Horrocks - Daughter - S - 16 - Sack Repairer - Worker - Lancs Manchester

Mary A Lomas - Daughter - W - 27 - Char Woman - Lancs Manchester

Lillian (written as Libor) Lomas - G Daur - 5 - Lancs Manchester

Albert married Martha Bennett in Chapel-ne-le-Frith, Derbyshire on 23 Oct 1915 Martha was the daughter of Jasper Beenett & Hannah Fox

Albert & Martha had one son that we know of ... Albert
Albert Jnr. was born on 1 Jan 1920 in Bolton, Lancashire

In 1944, Albert Jnr. married Eunice Birtwistle in Blackpool and in 1985 he died in Devon

James Horrocks

James Horrocks was the ninth child & fourth son of George Hunter Horrocks & Sarah Mason Smith.

He was born in 1881 and baptised at St Cross Church, Clayton 0n 6 Nov 1881. James son of George & Sarah Horrocks - Ashton New Road - Miner

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

1901 Census - 485 Ashton New Rd Shop, Clayton, North Manchester
George Horrocks - Head - M - 59 - Shop Keeper General Dealer - Own Account working at home - Yorks Richmond
Sarah Horrocks - Wife - M - 57 - Yorks Halifax
Albert Horrocks - Son - S - 21 - Labourer Gardener - Worker - Lancs Manchester
James Horrocks - Son - S - 19 - Labourer At Rubberworks - Lancs Manchester
Lily Horrocks - Daughter - S - 16 - Sack Repairer - Worker - Lancs Manchester
Mary A Lomas - Daughter - W - 27 - Char Woman - Lancs Manchester
Lillian (written as Libor) Lomas - G Daur - 5 - Lancs Manchester

James married Emily Smith

They had 6 children:
1. Edith Horrocks born Sep qtr 1914
2. Arthur Horrocks born Dec qtr 1915
3. Hilda Horrocks
4. Frank Horrocks born 6 Mar 1922
5. James Horrocks born 6 Mar 1922
6. Albert Horrocks

Arthur Horrocks was baptised at St Cross Church, Clayton on 31 Oct 1915 Arthur son of James & Emily Horrocks - 16 Foxdale St, Clayton - Rubber Spreader

Frank & James Horrocks were twins. They were born on 6 Mar 1922 & baptised at St Cross Church, Clayton on 2 Apr 1922 Frank son of James & Emily Horrocks - 16 Foxdale, Clayton - Rubber Spreader
James son of James & Emily Horrocks - 16 Foxdale, Clayton - Rubber Spreader.

Lily Horrocks

Photograph of Lily Horrocks, date unknown Photograph ~ Vanda, Lily (Granny Shirt) & Vanda's Mum 1964 ~ Vanda's Christening

Lily Horrocks was the tenth child & sixth daughter of George Hunter Horrocks Sarah Mason Smith.

She was born on 8 Aug 1884 at Manchester Rd, Clayton. Lily was baptised at St Cross Church, Clayton on 1 Oct 1884. 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

1901 Census - 485 Ashton New Rd Shop, Clayton, North Manchester
George Horrocks - Head - M - 59 - Shop Keeper General Dealer - Own Account working at home - Yorks Richmond
Sarah Horrocks - Wife - M - 57 - Yorks Halifax
Albert Horrocks - Son - S - 21 - Labourer Gardener - Worker - Lancs Manchester
James Horrocks - Son - S - 19 - Labourer At Rubberworks - Lancs Manchester
Lily Horrocks - Daughter - S - 16 - Sack Repairer - Worker - Lancs Manchester
Mary A Lomas - Daughter - W - 27 - Char Woman - Lancs Manchester
Lillian (written as Libor) Lomas - G Daur - 5 - Lancs Manchester.

Lily had an illegitimate daughter, Elizabeth Keeling Horrocks in 1905. She was baptised at St Cross Church, Clayton on 2 May 1906 - Elizabeth Keeling daughter of Lily Horrocks - 336 Clayton Lane, Clayton.At the time of Elizabeth's baptism Lily was living with her sister Clara Moores (formerley Horrocks).

Eizabeth Keeling Horrocks died a few months later. Her death was registered in the Sep qtr. 1905. She was buried at St Cross Church, Clayton on 18 Sep 1906 aged 5 months. Lily married Tom Shirt, a widow, in 1909.

They had 2 children:
1. Ivy Shirt Born 18 Oct 1909 ~ Died 1911
2. Jack Shirt Born 31 Aug 1918 ~ Died 3 Feb 1976

Jack Shirt was born at 689 Ashton New Road, Clayton & was baptised at St Cross Church on 16 Oct 1918 Jack son of Thomas & Lily Shirt - 689 Ashton New Road - Soldier.

Jack married Ada Foster in 1840 at Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Lily died at Lower Lane, Chinley, Derbyshire in 1966 aged 81