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     Keith Prince was born in 1954. I met Keith when we both went to Nottingham University and lived in Wortley Hall. We remained good friends from then even though Keith was from Wigan (great Rugby league rivals of the Saints). We travelled through Europe together one summer holiday whilst at university, visiting six countries. We both later visited another university friend Alan Bird in New York together with other friends Chris Gale and Phil Parker. The visit to New York was follwed by a visit to see Keith in Singapore where he lived. He witnessed the marriage of William Harold Parsonage and Martina Mary Brennan on 9 June 1984 at Tallanstown, County Louth, Eire.

     David Brennan married Mavis (?). David Brennan witnessed the baptism of William Martin Parsonage on 15 December 1990 at The Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Ardee, County Louth, Eire.

     Gerard Brennan married Kathleen (?). Gerard Brennan witnessed the baptism of Henry Tomàs Parsonage on 11 October 1992 at The Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Ardee, County Louth, Eire.

     Breda Brennan witnessed the marriage of William Harold Parsonage and Martina Mary Brennan on 9 June 1984 at Tallanstown, County Louth, Eire.

          Dwelling:     26 Warwick St
     Census Place:     Hulme, Lancashire, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341939 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 3934 Folio 124 Page 22
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
William B. ROGERS     M     37      M     Sligo Coy, Ireland
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Monumental Sculptor
Elizabeth A. ROGERS     M     28      F     Hulme, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Wife
Florense RUSSELL          12      F     Hulme, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Serv
     Occ:     Domestic Servt.
William Buxton Rogers witnessed the marriage of Herbert Harold Parsonage and Esther Ann Morris on 14 March 1896 at Holy Trinity, Hulme, Manchester, Lancashire; the marriage certificate shows Herbert and Esther were both living at 64 Dale Street, Hulme at the time and that Herbert was a forgeman.

     Fanny Gill witnessed the marriage of Herbert Harold Parsonage and Esther Ann Morris on 14 March 1896 at Holy Trinity, Hulme, Manchester, Lancashire; the marriage certificate shows Herbert and Esther were both living at 64 Dale Street, Hulme at the time and that Herbert was a forgeman.

     W. O. Parsonage was born before 1819. He died after 1839. He witnessed the death of Timothy Parsonage on 6 September 1839 at Wrexham, Denbighshire; The cause of death given on the certificate was "fever on the brain." The informant was a W.O.Parsonage of Wrexham, it is not known how this person is related to Timothy.

     1871 Census was census. 1871 Census was census Oliver, the head, was described as foregman steel works, also present was wife Emily and daughters Ada and Agnes. on 2 April 1871 at, Crewe, Cheshire, . 1871 Census was census John the head was a draper. on 2 April 1871 at, Tranmere, Cheshire, . 1871 Census was census Thomas was living with a family named Lighfoot whose head George was described as a Grocer. Thomas was described as an apprentice to George. on 2 April 1871 at, Manchester, Lancashire, . 1871 Census was census Selina was described as a boarder, no occupation given. on 2 April 1871 at, Manchester, Lancashire, . 1871 Census was census John and Emma had six workers living with them. on 2 April 1871 at, Denbighshire, . 1871 Census was census Charles was an agricultural labourer. on 2 April 1871 at, Hassall, Cheshire, . 1871 Census was census Thomas, the head, was a Blacksmith and Henry is a labourer. Henry is described here as a grandson as opposed to son in the census of 1861. on 2 April 1871 at, St Helens, Lancashire, . 1871 Census was census Samuel Hayes the head was a collier. Thomas, James and Ellen were recorded as step children. John Hardman was a labourer and recorded as a boarder. on 2 April 1871 at, St Helens, Lancashire, . 1871 Census was census William and his son Thomas were Ag Lab's. on 2 April 1871 at, Little Haseley, Oxfordshire, . 1871 Census was census Daniel was a boarder with the Anders family and his occupation was Glass Smoother. on 2 April 1871 at, St Helens, Lancashire, . 1871 Census was census The head of the household, Henry Caldicott, described Elizabeth and Ellen as his grandaughters. It is not clear that Caldicott was really the children's grandfather. Their parents were living in Broxton at the time with their other children. on 2 April 1871 at Ivy Cottage, Broxton, Cheshire. 1871 Census was census The head of the household, Mary, at the age of 72 still described herself as a farmer. A lodger named William Stoddart was staying at the farm and he gave his occupation as a government surveyor. It is possible that he was involved in the drawing of Ordnance Survey maps which were in their infancy at that time. on 2 April 1871 at Trevalyn Farm, Allington, Denbighshire. 1871 Census was census The head of the household, Thomas, described himself as farmer of 18 acres. on 2 April 1871 at Mount Pleasant, Broxton, Cheshire. 1871 Census was census Richard the head was described as a labourer, as were the rest of the family. on 2 April 1871 at 29 Watery Lane, Sutton, St Helens, Lancashire. 1871 Census was born on 2 April 1871. 1871 Census was census John Senior is described as a General Labourer, as are all of his sons. Also present is Margaret Hesketh a niece and scholar aged 8 years. on 2 April 1871 at, St Helens, Lancashire, . 1871 Census was census Wingfield was described as an Asst Surgeon, Rose was described as a school mistress on 2 April 1871 at, Staffordshire, . 1871 Census was census Living with his mother and her second husband John Carr. on 2 April 1871 at, St Helens, Lancashire, . 1871 Census was census Samuel was a farmer of 96 acres employing one hand. on 2 April 1871 at Dunnocks Fold, Hassall, Cheshire. 1871 Census was census John the head was described as an ag. lab. as are his sons William, John and Robert. on 2 April 1871 at Great Haseley, Oxfordshire.

     Henry Caldicott married Elizabeth (?). Henry Caldicott married Caroline (?). Henry Caldicott was born circa 1806 at Malpas, Cheshire. He appeared on the 1871 Census in Ivy Cottage, Broxton, Cheshire, and Ellen Rose Parsonage, Eliza Eugenia Parsonage and Elizabeth (?) were living in the same household; The head of the household, Henry Caldicott, described Elizabeth and Ellen as his grandaughters. It is not clear that Caldicott was really the children's grandfather. Their parents were living in Broxton at the time with their other children. Henry Caldicott appeared on the 1881 Census in Broxton, Cheshire, and Caroline (?), Samuel Caldicott, Frederick John Parsonage and Herbert Harold Parsonage were living in the same household; Henry Caldicott was a farmer, aged 75 years at the time, Caroline was his wife and Samuel was his brother. Henry Caldicott described Herbert and Frederick as his grandsons, although this is not likely to be strictly correct. It appears that the boys' mother had died in 1875 and their father was living alone in Yorkshire. Henry Caldicott died circa 1886; There is a probate entry in Cheshire Wills for Henry in 1886.

     Her married name was Caldicott. Elizabeth (?) married Henry Caldicott. Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1806 at Tattenhall, Cheshire. She appeared on the 1871 Census in Ivy Cottage, Broxton, Cheshire, and Ellen Rose Parsonage, Eliza Eugenia Parsonage and Henry Caldicott were living in the same household; The head of the household, Henry Caldicott, described Elizabeth and Ellen as his grandaughters. It is not clear that Caldicott was really the children's grandfather. Their parents were living in Broxton at the time with their other children.

     1881 Census was census The head of the household James was described as a core maker. Also present in the household was his sister Sarah Bell visiting, and two boarders who were labourers in the wagon works, Edward Ward and Clement Tipper. on 3 April 1881 at Vitriol Square, Newton in Makerfield, Lancashire. 1881 Census was census Joseph the head was described as a farm labourer. on 3 April 1881 at, Congleton, Cheshire, . 1881 Census was census Katherine (Gibson) the head was described as a widow and a seamstress, Kate her daughter was a milliner, George was a joiner, Caroline was a mantle maker and John a scholar. on 3 April 1881 at 11 Garden Street, Wigan, Lancashire. 1881 Census was census Ellen was recorded as Helen R. and was living in the house of Henry Fisher and his family. Ellen was described as a nurse (dom) and Henry Fisher was the rector of Higham. Interestingly there was only one other person in Leicestershire who gave their place of birth as Malpas. That person was a Thomas B. Lowe born 1855, a bank clerk who was a boarder with a family in Wigston. One wonders whether they may have been friends or was it just a coincidence. on 3 April 1881 at The Rectory, Higham on the Hill, Leicestershire. 1881 Census was census Jane was living as a kitchen maid in service in the household of Edward Hammersley, Magistrate for Oxford. There were five other people in service at the household and at the time of the census there were a two visitors, one who was a Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers and the other a Crown Prosecutor from South Africa. on 3 April 1881 at Manor House, Pyrton, Oxfordshire. 1881 Census was census Thomas the head was described as a carter. on 3 April 1881 at 60 Watery Lane, Sutton, St Helens, Lancashire. 1881 Census was census Rhoda was living as a servant in the household of a farmer of 250 acres, Thomas Horwood with his family. on 3 April 1881 at Holton Village, Holton, Oxfordshire. 1881 Census was census Harriet the head, and a widow, was described as an agricultural labourer, as were her children John, Robert and Henry. on 3 April 1881 at Great Haseley, Oxfordshire. 1881 Census was census Selina was described as a widower and was living with three other people who were boarders, Thomas Kingeley (42yrs), Reuben and Fanny Hannah (both 9yrs). on 3 April 1881 at, Manchester, Lancashire, . 1881 Census was census Esther is described as a widow and a boarder, her daughter Selina was living a few streets away in Boundary Road in 1871. on 3 April 1881 at, Manchester, Lancashire, . 1881 Census was census William Aston was the head, a farmer of 113 acres. His wife was named Jane Kirkham Aston and their children Robert J, William Carey, Claude H. Also on the famr were two servants and a dairy maid who was Eugenie Parsonage. on 3 April 1881 at, Cheshire, . 1881 Census was census John is described as a widower and assistant draper. on 3 April 1881 at, Tranmere, Cheshire, . 1881 Census was census Charles was a hammerman. on 3 April 1881 at 14 Alton Street, Monks Coppenhall, Crewe, Cheshire. 1881 Census was census William, the head gave his occupation as a blacksmith. William was living just round the corner from his father and brother in law Daniel Hardman who lived on Hills Moss Lane. on 3 April 1881 at 79 Bold Road, Sutton, St Helens, Lancashire. 1881 Census was census Thomas was a blacksmith. Their children Walter, Sarah Ellen, and Florence were also in the household. on 3 April 1881 at Lawton Road, Alsager, Cheshire. 1881 Census was census Thomas was a farmer of 6 acres employing only his own family. on 3 April 1881 at Spring Grove Galleys Farm, Church Coppenhall, Cheshire. 1881 Census was born on 3 April 1881. 1881 Census was census Adelaide was a cook in the household of Alan Lupton. on 3 April 1881 at Bilton cum Hardy, Yorkshire. 1881 Census was census He was shown as the head (and only occupant), and described himself as a gardener (domestic) and widow. on 3 April 1881 at Cottage, Littlethorpe, Ripon, Yorkshire. 1881 Census was census Henry Caldicott was a farmer, aged 75 years at the time, Caroline was his wife and Samuel was his brother. Henry Caldicott described Herbert and Frederick as his grandsons, although this is not likely to be strictly correct. It appears that the boys' mother had died in 1875 and their father was living alone in Yorkshire. on 3 April 1881 at Broxton, Cheshire. 1881 Census was census She was living as an unmarried servant in the household of David Bird and gave her occupation as a cheesemaker. on 3 April 1881 at Spurstow, Cheshire. 1881 Census was census The head of household, Oliver was described as a forgeman (iron), and Emily was described as a British Subject born East Indies. on 3 April 1881 at 26 Alton Street, Monks Coppenhall, Crewe, Cheshire. 1881 Census was census Henry was a lodger with the Twist family and he gave his occupation as a carter. on 3 April 1881 at Parr Moss, Parr, St Helens, Lancashire. 1881 Census was census The head of the household, Thomas H. gave his occupation as a grocer's assistant. on 3 April 1881 at 8 Higham View, Pendleton in Salford, Lancashire. 1881 Census was census James was the head and was described as a clogger, his father Richard, a widow, was a general labourer, Mary was a housekeeper, a nephew to James was also present - Richard. Also in the household was a boarder John Hampten, a foreman shunter on the railway. on 3 April 1881 at Chancery Lane Cloggers Shop, Parr, St Helens, Lancashire. 1881 Census was census Daniel the head was a labourer in the glassworks. on 3 April 1881 at 71 Hills Moss Lane, Sutton, St Helens, Lancashire. 1881 Census was census John the head was a loco driver. It appears that Fenneys Lane was previously known as Mount Pleasant. on 3 April 1881 at 30 Fenneys Lane, Sutton, St Helens, Lancashire. 1881 Census was census Mary was living in the household of a William Faulkner who described himself as a farmer of 229 acres. Mary was a servant in the household and was described as a nurse. on 3 April 1881 at Broxton, Cheshire. 1881 Census was census Samuel was a farmer of 90 acres employing one hand. Henry and Samuel (Jnr) were recorded as grandsons. Also living with the family was a general servant Anne Griffiths aged 16 years. on 3 April 1881 at Dunnocks Fold, Hassall, Cheshire. 1881 Census was census Mary, the head of the household, described herself as a retired farmer. Timothy's occupation was described as farmer's son. There were two other people in the house at the time a Henry Price, son in law aged 60 born Wisconsin, America, and Ellen Price aged 56 daughter born Wisconsin, America. This was most likely Eleanor and the census enumerator may have recorded their current residence as their place of birth. on 3 April 1881 at Darland, Allington, Denbighshire. 1881 Census was census William the head is described as a carter. Alice is described as grandaughter born Thame. on 3 April 1881 at Great Haseley, Oxfordshire. 1881 Census was census Frances was living in the household of John Pearce, a mercantile metal clerk. She was recorded as a general servant. on 3 April 1881 at 12 Hampshire Street, Cheetham, Lancashire.

     Samuel Caldicott was born circa 1803 at Malpas, Cheshire. He appeared on the 1881 Census in Broxton, Cheshire, and Henry Caldicott, Caroline (?), Frederick John Parsonage and Herbert Harold Parsonage were living in the same household; Henry Caldicott was a farmer, aged 75 years at the time, Caroline was his wife and Samuel was his brother. Henry Caldicott described Herbert and Frederick as his grandsons, although this is not likely to be strictly correct. It appears that the boys' mother had died in 1875 and their father was living alone in Yorkshire.

     Her married name was Caldicott. Caroline (?) married Henry Caldicott. Caroline (?) was born circa 1832 at Chester, Cheshire. She appeared on the 1881 Census in Broxton, Cheshire, and Henry Caldicott, Samuel Caldicott, Frederick John Parsonage and Herbert Harold Parsonage were living in the same household; Henry Caldicott was a farmer, aged 75 years at the time, Caroline was his wife and Samuel was his brother. Henry Caldicott described Herbert and Frederick as his grandsons, although this is not likely to be strictly correct. It appears that the boys' mother had died in 1875 and their father was living alone in Yorkshire.

     Herbert Harold Parsonage was stillborn in 1901 at, Bolton, Lancashire, .

     Oliver Parsonage was stillborn in 1902 at, Bolton, Lancashire, . He appeared on the 1911 Census in, St Helens, Lancashire, , and Herbert Harold Parsonage, Esther Ann Parsonage, Agnes Ada Parsonage, Edith Emily Parsonage and Eric Parsonage were living in the same household; Herbert was described as a Gas Maker at the Lead Smelting Company, and there were two lodgers James Taylor and John Ashton. The census record shows that there were 10 children that had been born alive and just four of them living at the time. There were 8 persons in the house sharing four rooms which included any kitchen.

     Ellen Thompson was born before 1862. A possible entry in the 1881 census.

     Dwelling:     64 Watery Lane
     Census Place:     Sutton, Lancashire, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341895 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 3739 Folio 83 Page 28
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
Harris THOMPSON     W     53      M     St Helens, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Lab Copper Works
Ann THOMPSON     U     47      F     St Helens, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Step Daur
     Occ:     Housekeeper
Robert THOMPSON     U     42      M     St Helens, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Step Son
     Occ:     Glass Wks Lab
Ellen THOMPSON     U     40      F     St Helens, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Step Daur
William THOMPSON     U     23      M     St Helens, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Nephew
     Occ:     Gen Lab
Ellen THOMPSON     U     11      F     St Helens, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Niece
     Occ:     Scholar
George WOODWARD     W     73      M     St Helens, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Lodger
     Occ:     Gen Lab. She witnessed the marriage of Henry Chaulk and Mary Ann Barrow on 28 June 1882 at Parr, St Helens, Lancashire; At the time of the marriage Henry was working as a labourer and both he and his bride gave their place of residence as Parr.

     1841 Census was census William (Snr) the head is described as an ag. lab. on 6 June 1841. 1841 Census was census John the Head is described as a carter. Also in the house is Francis Hollihead a labourer. on 6 June 1841 at, Lancashire, . 1841 Census was born on 6 June 1841. 1841 Census was census The head of the household, Samuel described himself as a farmer. on 6 June 1841 at Smallwood, Cheshire.

     1851 Census was census John is described as a farmer of 75 acres, also present were John's wife Emma and four workers. on 30 March 1851 at, Denbighshire, . 1851 Census was census Thomas, the head, was a blacksmith as was his son James. on 30 March 1851 at Sutton Boundary, Sutton, St Helens, Lancashire. 1851 Census was census William and his sons were Ag Lab's. on 30 March 1851 at, Little Haseley, Oxfordshire, . 1851 Census was census Frances was a visitor at the home of Charles Kennedy and she was described as a farmer's daughter. on 30 March 1851 at, Middlesex, . 1851 Census was census John, the head was described as a carter, young John as a potters labourer, and Mary Sixsmith as sister and servant. It is more likely that Mary was the sister of John's wife who was Margaret Sixsmith. on 30 March 1851 at, Lancashire, . 1851 Census was born on 30 March 1851. 1851 Census was census Samuel was a farmer of 25 acres. on 30 March 1851 at Spark Lane, Brereton cum Smethwick, Cheshire. 1851 Census was census Mary, a widow, the head of household, described herself as farmer of 198 acres employing 4 labourers. Elizabeth was a milliner and John a draper. Also in the household was a servant, Martha Mercer aged 14 years. on 30 March 1851 at Trevalyn Farm, Allington, Denbighshire. 1851 Census was census Thomas was living with Thomas Booth Brierley (the head of the household) and his family. Brierley was a surgeon in general practice and Thomas was his assistant. on 30 March 1851 at Tattenhall, Cheshire.

     1861 Census was census Wingfield, the head was described as a General Medical Practitioner and Emily and Selina were his step daughters on 7 April 1861 at, Staffordshire, . 1861 Census was census James the head was a blacksmith. Also lodging with the family were a charwoman Margery Witon(?) and her daugther Mary Ellen. At this time James' father was living next door. on 7 April 1861 at, St Helens, Lancashire, . 1861 Census was census William the head is described as an ag. lab (despite his age of 71 years at the time) on 7 April 1861 at Great Haseley, Oxfordshire. 1861 Census was census Oliver was a lodger and agricultural labourer. on 7 April 1861 at, Cheshire, . 1861 Census was census John, the head, was a carter. Elizabeth was a char woman. Also staying at the house was Mary Sixsmith sister in law who was described as an invalid. on 7 April 1861 at, Prescot, Lancashire, . 1861 Census was census John was a famer of 192 acres with five workers. His wife Emma was also present and a neice Caroline Pugh aged 9 years. on 7 April 1861 at, Denbighshire, . 1861 Census was census John the head was a drapers assistant, also living in the house was Robert Jones aged 19yrs John's cousin and a watch maker, and Mary Davis a servant aged 19yrs. on 7 April 1861 at, Birkenhead, Cheshire, . 1861 Census was census The head of the household, Thomas (senior), described himself as a farmer of 20 acres. Also living with the family was Ann Bowker, aged 16 years a house servant. on 7 April 1861 at Broxton, Cheshire. 1861 Census was born on 7 April 1861. 1861 Census was census Thomas was still a blacksmith. In this year Thomas was shown in the electoral register at 71 Hills Moss Lane (where his daughter Ellen and her husband Daniel Hardman were then living). on 7 April 1861. 1861 Census was census The head of the household, Mary, describes herself as a farmer of 200 acres employing two labourers. Her daughter Mary was described as a dairy maid, Adelaide and Frederick as helpers, and Timothy as a farmer. Also in the household at that time was a 1 year old visitor named Kate Parsonage Gibson, described as grandaughter to Mary. on 7 April 1861 at Trevalyn Farm, Allington, Denbighshire. 1861 Census was census John the head was described as an ag. lab. on 7 April 1861 at Great Haseley, Oxfordshire. 1861 Census was census William the head was described as an ag. lab. on 7 April 1861 at Great Haseley, Oxfordshire. 1861 Census was census Samuel was a farmer of 36 acres. on 7 April 1861 at Dean Hill, Betchton, Cheshire.