William Ashby was born before 1866 in , , England.
KNOWN from marriage of daughter.
He had the following children:
F i Christiana Ashby was born about 1886.
William Wickens was born before 1770 in , , England. was buried on 8 Apr 1818 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. William married Elizabeth.
Other marriages:Harrison, Sarah
KNOWN from records of children and wife. He was a labourer.
MARRIAGE (1795)from Ashton parish records, NRO ref 17p/4, no. 114. The banns were published here but they were probably married in Denton, which was her home parish. He was a widower.
BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref 17p/9, no. 35, a 62 year old labourer. From the birth date of Hannah I am assuming that his age is understated here. Otherwise this is the wrong person.
Elizabeth was born before 1770. was buried on 31 Oct 1794 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. Elizabeth married William Wickens.
BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/19, not numbered. wife of William Wickens a labourer.
They had the following children:
Mathew Wilcox was born before 1754 in , , England. was buried on 19 Mar 1795 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. Mathew married Elizabeth Clarke on 13 Dec 1772 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.
MARRIAGE from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/4, no 46. He is clearly named Mathew here, but in most other references it is also clearly Mathen.
BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/19, not numbered. Listed as Mathen a publican. The Bishop's Transcript also uses Mathew.
NOTE the month before his burial at the baptism of Maria her father was listed as a labourer, but named as Mathen. Maybe there were two Mathens.
Elizabeth Clarke was born before 1754 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. She married Mathew Wilcox on 13 Dec 1772 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.
MARRIAGE from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/4, nol. 46.
They had the following children:
M i William Wilcox was christened on 9 May 1773. F ii Mary Wilcox was christened on 23 Aug 1778 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.
BAPTISM from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/19, not numbered. Listed as child of Matthew and Elizabeth.M iii Clark Wilcox was christened on 12 Nov 1780 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.
BAPTISM from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/19, not numbered.F iv Elizabeth Wilcox was christened on 2 Nov 1783 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.
BAPTISM from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/19, not numbered.M v Thomas Wilcox was christened on 2 Jul 1786 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.
BAPTISM from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/19, not numbered.F vi Comfort Wilcox was christened on 20 Feb 1792 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.
BAPTISM from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/19, not numbered.F vii Maria Wilcox was christened on 22 Feb 1795 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.
BAPTISM from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/19, not numbered. date unclear, father a labourer.
Matthew Wilcox married Frances.
KNOWN only by burial of his wife. From the dating he cannot be the husband of Elizabeth also. Named as Mathen here, though named as Matthew at baptism of Hannah.
Frances was born before 1760 in , , England. was buried on 23 Jan 1781 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. Frances married Matthew Wilcox.
BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/19, not numbered. Listed as wife of Mathen Wilcox.
They had the following children:
F i Hannah Wilcox was christened on 15 Jul 1758 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.
BAPTISM from Ashton parish records, NRO ref.17p/10., listed as Hannah Wilcox daughter of Matthew and Frances.F ii Ann Wilcox was christened on 8 Jun 1759. F iii Hannah Wilcox was christened on 26 May 1762 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. was buried on 2 May 1763 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.
BAPTISM from Ashton parish records, NRO ref.17p/10. Spelled Willcox.
BURIAL from Ashton Parish records, Bishop's Transcripts, LDS film 1952292, listed as Hannah Wilcox, a child.
William Wilcox [Parents] was christened on 9 May 1773 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He married Margaret Geary on 26 Feb 1795 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.
BAPTISM from parish records, Bishop's Transcripts, LDS film 1952292. named only as Wm.
MARRIAGE from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/4, no. 112 - surname spelled Willcox here but Wilcox in
some other cases so I am staying with the shorter spelling.NOTE He is possibly the Wm Willcox listed in the "1801 Land Tax, occupiers in Ashton list", as supplied by Judith Langhorn.
NOTE at baptism of John and Elizabeth he is listed as a cordwainer, but at the baptism of Margaret he is listed as a shoemaker which is reasonable as a cordwainer is a worker in leather, as is a shoemaker.
Margaret Geary was born before 1777 in , , England. She married William Wilcox on 26 Feb 1795 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.
MARRIAGE from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/4, no 112. Spelled Margrett here and at the baptism of some children but Margaret for the other.
They had the following children:
William Wilcox was born about 1745. was buried on 15 Jan 1810 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. William married Mary.
BIRTH date based on that of wife.
BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref 17p/19, no numbers. a publican. Spelled Willcox here, but widow spelled Wilcox.
Mary was born about 1745 in , , England. was buried on 21 Mar 1823 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. Mary married William Wilcox.
BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref 17p/9, no.74, age 78, widow of William Wilcox the publican.
William Wickens was born before 1770 in , , England. was buried on 8 Apr 1818 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. William married Sarah Harrison about Jun 1795.
Other marriages:, Elizabeth
KNOWN from records of children and wife. He was a labourer.
MARRIAGE (1795)from Ashton parish records, NRO ref 17p/4, no. 114. The banns were published here but they were probably married in Denton, which was her home parish. He was a widower.
BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref 17p/9, no. 35, a 62 year old labourer. From the birth date of Hannah I am assuming that his age is understated here. Otherwise this is the wrong person.
Sarah Harrison was born before 1777 in , , England. She married William Wickens about Jun 1795.
MARRIAGE from Ashton parish records, NRO ref 17p/4, no. 114. The banns were published here but they were probably married in Denton, which was her home parish.
They had the following children:
Thomas Wickins [Parents] was born on 25 Jul 1793 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England and was christened on 28 Jul 1793 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He married Mary Gregory on 21 Apr 1814 in Hanslope, Buckinghamshire, England.
BIRTH from Wickens Family Bible, as supplied by John Eales (email Aug 2001). at 4 pm.
BAPTISM from Ashton parish records, NRO ref. 17p/19, not numbered.
MARRIAGE from Wickens Family Bible, as supplied by John Eales (email Aug 2001).
NOTE from records of children, he was a shopkeeper in 1817.
CENSUS 1841 The Warren Hill, Ashton, FHL film 0438873 Enumerator 2, page 13, folio 10. Born in county, age 45, a shoemaker.
NOTE at marriage of his son Thomas in 1850 he is listed as a cordwainer.
CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 332 page 16, no 63. Age 57, journeyman shoemaker. A widower.
NOTE The Scrapbook of Ashton says that Mr Nealy's census of 1853 (page 10, col.1) lists "Wickens widower and 2 daughters.
CENSUS 1861 Ashton, FHL film 0542722 Enumerator 2, folio 17 page 15, no 76. Age 67, a widower, living with a lodger in the house.
CENSUS 1871 Ashton, FHL film 838793 Enumerator 2, folio 54 page 2, no 6, next to the church school. Age 77, a pauper.
Mary Gregory was born about 1790 in , , England. She died before 1851. Mary married Thomas Wickins on 21 Apr 1814 in Hanslope, Buckinghamshire, England.
MARRIAGE and maiden name from Wickens Family Bible, as supplied by John Eales (email Aug 2001). He notes that she had a still born child on 25 Jul 1818, which was not named.
CENSUS 1841 The Warren Hill, Ashton, FHL film 0438873 Enumerator 2, page 13, folio 10. Not born in county, age 50.
DEATH from husband a widower in 1851.
They had the following children:
M i Joseph Wickins was born on 24 Apr 1815 in Hanslope, Buckinghamshire, England and was christened on 5 May 1815 in Hanslope, Buckinghamshire, England. He died on 8 Aug 1891 in Hanslope, Buckinghamshire, England.
DATA from Wickens Family Bible, as supplied by John Eales (email Aug 2001). He was a wheelwright. The family Bible continues with his family.F ii Mary Ann Wickens was born on 23 Oct 1816 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England and was christened on 2 Jan 1817 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. She died on 7 May 1819.
BIRTH from Wickens Family Bible, as supplied by John Eales (email Aug 2001). I have assumed the birth place.
BAPTISM from Ashton parish records, NRO ref 17p/3, no. 34, daughter of Thomas & Mary shopkeeper.
DEATH from Wickens Family Bible, as supplied by John Eales (email Aug 2001).
BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref 17p/9, no.42, aged 2 years and 6 months. Parents named.M iii David Wickens was born on 19 Jul 1819 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He died on 20 Mar 1820 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England and was buried on 22 Mar 1820 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.
BIRTH from Wickens Family Bible, as supplied by John Eales (email Aug 2001).
DEATH from Wickens Family Bible, as supplied by John Eales (email Aug 2001).
BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref 17p/9, no. 48, an infant son of Thos & Mary, shopkeepers.F iv Ann Wickins was born on 19 Jul 1819 in , Northamptonshire, England.
BIRTH from Wickens Family Bible, as supplied by John Eales (email Aug 2001).
CENSUS 1841 The Warren Hill, Ashton, FHL film 0438873 Enumerator 2, page 13, folio 10. Born in county, age 20.M v John Wickins was born on 30 Jun 1821 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. He died on 20 Feb 1822 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England and was buried on 24 Feb 1822 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.
BIRTH from Wickens Family Bible, as supplied by John Eales (email Aug 2001).
DEATH from Wickens Family Bible, as supplied by John Eales (email Aug 2001).
BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref 17p/9, no.57 aged 7 months.F vi Elizabeth Wickins was born on 3 Apr 1822 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.
BIRTH from Wickens Family Bible, as supplied by John Eales (email Aug 2001). From Roade Baptist Records, FHL film no. 825344, PRO ref RG 4/3960. Sarah Blunt was midwife, but this record gives a birth date of 23 Apr 1823..F vii Mary Wickins was born on 30 Jun 1825 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.
BIRTH from Wickens Family Bible, as supplied by John Eales (email Aug 2001). See also Roade Baptist Records, FHL film no. 825344, PRO ref RG 4/3960. Sarah Blunt was midwife.M viii Thomas Wickens was born on 6 Jul 1827 and died before 1857. F ix Eleanor Wickins was born on 10 Sep 1829 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.
BIRTH from Wickens Family Bible, as supplied by John Eales (email Aug 2001). See also Roade Baptist Records, FHL film no. 825344, PRO ref RG 4/3960. Sarah Blunt was midwife, but here it is recorded as 10 Sept NOT October 1829.
CENSUS 1841 The Warren Hill, Ashton, FHL film 0438873 Enumerator 2, page 13, folio 10. . Born in county, age 12.
CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 332 page 16, no 63. Age 21, a lace maker, unmarried living at home.F x Charlotte Wickins was born on 6 Jun 1831 and was buried on 21 Dec 1897. M xi David Wickins was born on 23 Oct 1833 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.
BIRTH from Wickens Family Bible, as supplied by John Eales (email Aug 2001). See also Roade Baptist Records, FHL film no. 825344, PRO ref RG 4/3960. Rachel Blunt was midwife.
CENSUS 1841 The Warren Hill, Ashton, FHL film 0438873 Enumerator 2, page 13, folio 10. Born in county, age 6.
CENSUS 1851 Ashton, FHL film 0087692 Enumerator 14, folio 332 page 16, no 63. Age 17, an ag. lab.
Daniel Whitney was born before 1735 in , , England. was buried on 4 Apr 1781 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. Daniel married Ann Dunkley on 21 Oct 1755 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.
MARRIAGE from Ashton parish records, NRO ref 17p/4, no. 3.
BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref 17p/9, no. 3, listed as Daniel Whitmee here, but probably the same person.
Ann Dunkley was born before 1735 in , , England. She married Daniel Whitney on 21 Oct 1755 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.
MARRIAGE from Ashton parish records, NRO ref 17p/4, no. 3.
John Weston was born about 1800 in , , England. He married Elizabeth before 1829.
KNOWN from family records, a baker.
Elizabeth was born about 1800. was buried on 29 Dec 1840 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England. Elizabeth married John Weston before 1829.
BURIAL from Ashton parish records, NRO ref 17p/9, no. 224, aged 40.
They had the following children:
M i Henry Weston was christened on 9 Aug 1829 in Ashton, Northamptonshire, England.
BAPTISM from Ashton parish records, NRO ref 17p/3, no. 176.