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Edwin Ashton 1886–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Feb 1886

Birth Location: Hollinwood, Lancashire, England

Death Date: 15 Jun 1975

Death Location: Bury, Lancashire, England

Father: Joseph Ashton

Mother: Mary Pollitt

Spouse(s): Violet Robinson

Children(s): Nellie Ashton

The story of Edwin Ashton began in 1886 in Hollinwood, Lancashire, England. In 1891, Edwin Ashton resided in Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire, England. In 1901, Edwin Ashton resided in Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire, England. Edwin Ashton married Violet Robinson, and had children including Nellie Ashton. Edwin Ashton passed away in 1975 in Bury, Lancashire, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Edwin Ashton began in 1886 in Hollinwood, Lancashire, England.
  • In 1891, Edwin Ashton resided in Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire, England.
  • In 1901, Edwin Ashton resided in Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire, England.
  • Edwin Ashton married Violet Robinson, and had children including Nellie Ashton.
  • Edwin Ashton passed away in 1975 in Bury, Lancashire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Ashton
1857–1928
Birth Location: Chadderton, Lancashire, England
JA
Mary Pollitt
1859–1925
Birth Location: Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, England
MP

Spouses(s)

Violet Robinson
1887–1961
Birth Location: Failsworth, Lancashire, England
VR

Children(s)

Nellie Ashton
1916–1995
Birth Location: Prestwich, Lancashire
NA

Edwin Ashton's Ancestors

Self
Edwin Ashton
1886–1975
Birth Place: Hollinwood, Lancashire, England
Parents
Joseph Ashton
1857–1928
Chadderton, Lancashire, England
Mary (Ann) Pollitt
1859–1925
Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, England
Grandparents
Joseph Ashton
1808–1877
Chadderton, Lancashire, England
Ann Mellor
1813–1898
Chadderton, Lancashire, England
Thomas Pollitt
1821–1880
Ashton U Lyne, Lancashire, England
Mary Robinson
1822–1869
Failsworth, Lancashire, England
Great-Grandparents
John Ashton
1780–1839
Jenny Taylor
1779–1851
Charles Nichols
1776–1847
John Pollitt
1798–1870
Mary Williamson
1786–1845
John Robinson
1810–
Ann Bulmer
1797–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Phillip Ashton
1735–1735
James Ashton
1751–1824
William Taylor
1745–1815
Mary Marlor
1739–1809
James Nichols
1752–1827
Sarah Halliwell
1750–1833
Joseph Pollitt
1773–1847
Ann Oldham
1770–1844
John Bulmer
1770–
Jane Londsborough
1772–

Edwin Ashton's Descendants

1.
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Edwin Ashton (12 Feb 1886–15 Jun 1975) m. Violet Robinson (29 Mar 1887–24 Oct 1961)
  1. 1. Nellie Ashton 1916–1995

Edwin Ashton's Timeline

7 Records

1886
12 Feb 1886
Birth of Edwin Ashton in Hollinwood, Lancashire, England
Hollinwood, Lancashire, England
1891
1891
Age 5
Edwin Ashton resided here in Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire, England
Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire, England
1901
1901
Age 15
Edwin Ashton resided here in Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire, England
Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire, England
1909
1909
Age 23
Edwin Ashton resided here in Lancashire, England
Lancashire, England
1911
1911
Age 25
Edwin Ashton resided here in Failsworth, England
Failsworth, England
1939
1939
Age 53
Edwin Ashton resided here in Lancashire, England
Lancashire, England
1975
15 Jun 1975
Age 89
Death of Edwin Ashton in Bury, Lancashire, England
Bury, Lancashire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1886
    Event Place: Hollinwood, Lancashire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911
    [2] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 3275; Folio: 16; Page: 25; GSU roll: 6098385
    [3] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3786; Folio: 100; Page: 45
    [4] Manchester, England, Non-Conformist Marriages, 1758-1937, Greater Manchester County Record Office (With Manchester Archives); Manchester, England; Reference Number: GB124.A75442
    [5] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 1014496e

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 3275; Folio: 16; Page: 25; GSU roll: 6098385

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 3786; Folio: 100; Page: 45

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1909
    Event Place: Lancashire, England
    Record Source: UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946, 1909 Slater's Manchester, Salford & Suburban Directory (Pt 4); Publisher: Slater's Directory Ltd (Manchester) & Kelly's Directories Ltd (London)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Failsworth, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Lancashire, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 1014496e

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1975
    Event Place: Bury, Lancashire, England
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