Evan Cross (1826–1907) was born in Great Eccleston, Lancashire, England and died in Clitheroe, Lancashire. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Evan Cross 1826–1907

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 05 Feb 1826 · Great Eccleston, Lancashire, England

Died 21 Mar 1907 · Clitheroe, Lancashire

Father Thomas Cross

Mother Margaret Gornall

Spouse Sarah Ellen Leeming

Children Elizabeth Cross, Ellen Mary Cross, Jane Francis Cross, Sarah Agness Cross, Teresa Margaret Cross, Thomas Cross

Siblings Elizabeth Cross, Ellen Cross, Henry Cross, James Cross, John Cross, Thomas Cross

Records

1841 England Census 1851 England Census 1871 England Census 1881 England Census 1891 England Census 1901 England Census England & Wales, Civil Registration … England & Wales, Civil Registration … England, Select Deaths and Burials, … England, Select Births and Christenings UK, City and County Directories, …

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Teresa Margaret Cross

Thomas Cross

Biography

The story of Evan Cross began in 1826 in Great Eccleston, Lancashire, England. In 1841, Evan Cross resided in St Michael On Wyre, Lancashire, England. Evan Cross married sarah ellen leeming, and had children including elizabeth cross, ellen mary cross, jane francis cross, sarah agness cross, teresa margaret cross, thomas cross. Evan Cross passed away in 1907 in Clitheroe, Lancashire.

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Census 1841 England Census
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Census 1851 England Census
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Census 1871 England Census
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Census 1881 England Census
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Census 1891 England Census
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Census 1901 England Census
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Death Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
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Marriage Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915
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Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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City Directory UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946

Life Timeline

1826

Birth of Evan Cross in Great Eccleston, Lancashire, England

Birth

1826

Evan Cross was baptized in Saint Mary-Rc,Great Eccleston,Lancashire,England

Baptism

1841

Evan Cross resided here in St Michael On Wyre, Lancashire, England

Residence

1851

Evan Cross resided here in Inskip with Sowerby, Lancashire, England

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1861

Evan Cross was married in Clitheroe, Lancashire

Marriage

1871

Evan Cross resided here in Chipping St Bartholomew, Lancashire, England

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1881

Evan Cross resided here in Chipping, Lancashire, England

Residence

1891

Evan Cross resided here in Leagram, Lancashire, England

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1901

Evan Cross resided here in Leagram, Lancashire, England

Residence

1905

Evan Cross resided here in Lancashire, England

Residence

1907

Death of Evan Cross in Clitheroe, Lancashire

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Evan Cross

This ancestor line traces from St Michael on Wyre Lancashire, England (1795) to Great Eccleston, Lancashire, England (1826) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Evan Cross (1826–1907) was born in Great Eccleston, Lancashire, England and died in Clitheroe, Lancashire. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Evan in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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