Eleanor Hill Kirton1
(1863 - 1934)
Father | Robert Hill Kirton1 b. 25 Dec 1835, d. 19 Feb 1921 |
Mother | Martha Emma Jesper1 b. 18 Jun 1837, d. 1 Sep 1895 |
Relationship | 3rd cousin of Ernest Harry Edmonds |
Life Events
Eleanor Hill Kirton was born on 9 June 1863 in Thirsk, Yorkshire, England, daughter of Robert Hill Kirton and Martha Emma Jesper.1Eleanor Hill Kirton was known as "Nellie" for most of her life, by family and friends.
Eleanor Hill Kirton appeared on the census on 2 April 1871, in the household of Joseph Jesper in 2 Bank Parade, Preston, Lancashire, England, as great-niece, age 8.1
To my knowledge, Eleanor wasand were never married.
She appeared on the census on 31 March 1901, in the household of Robert Hill Kirton in 64 Murdock Rd., Handsworth, Staffordshire, England, as daughter, age 38.2
She appeared on the census on 2 April 1911, in the household of Robert Hill Kirton in 22 Broughton Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire, England, as daughter, aged 48, housekeeper.3
She died on Sunday, 11 March 1934, aged 70 years, 9 months and 2 days, in 7 Rathgar Avenue, Ealing, Middlesex, England.4,5
Probate was granted on her estate on 7 May 1934 in London, Greater London, England, to Albert William Kirton, Bank Manager. Effects valued at £1,740 10s. 4d (approx 2013 value = AU$507,000.00.)5
Citations
- [S108] 1871 UK Census.
- [S36] 1901 UK Census.
- [S206] 1911 UK Census.
- [S129] Genes Reunited/Julian Peck, online http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/search.asp
- [S204] England & Wales National Probate Calendar, online http://search.ancestry.com.au/search/category.aspx?cat=140
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Alfred Jesper1
(1827 - 1907)
Father | John Jesper1 b. 22 Apr 1797, d. 1 Jan 1843 |
Mother | Sarah Levitt1 b. 8 May 1799, d. 1868 |
Relationship | 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ernest Harry Edmonds |
Spouse: Rebecca West (about 1830 - 15 November 1917)
Children:
- Allan Jesper1 b. 11 Apr 1861, d. 1 Nov 1925
- Walter Jesper1 b. 9 May 1863, d. 25 Feb 1947
- Edward West Jesper1 b. 24 Feb 1865, d. Jun 1890
- Helen Jesper3 b. Sep 1867
Life Events
Alfred Jesper was born on 16 April 1827 in Drygood's Farm, Purleigh, Essex, England, son of John Jesper and Sarah Levitt.1In March 1860, Alfred, aged 32, married Rebecca West, in Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire, England.2,3
Alfred, age 33, appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in 8 Laisteridge Lane, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, as head aged 33, occupation - Tailor employing 17 men, 9 boys and 5 women.
Others present were his wife Rebecca 32
his mother Sarah age 61
and domestic srvant Sarah Ann Pringle 21.2
Alfred, age 53, appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Scar Bank, Levens, Westmorland, England, as Head 53, Retired Tailor and Draper.
Also present was his wife Rebecca 52
a cousin Grace Wilson 60 and Eliza Glaire 21, domestic servant.4
Alfred, age 73, appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in "Brantholme", Kendal, Westmorland, England, as head 73, retired Tailor and Clothier.
Others home then were his wife Rebecca 72
and servants Elizabeth Atkinson 26, Domestic Cook and Mary E. Scott 17, Housemaid.5
He died on Thursday, 2 May 1907, aged 80 years and 16 days, in Kendal, Westmorland, England.6
Probate was granted on his estate on 4 June 1907 in London, Greater London, England, to Walter Jesper, worsted manufacturer and William Henry Satterthwaite, solicitor. Effects £6,397 13s. 8d (2009 value = AU$3,856,000.00.)6
Citations
- [S129] Genes Reunited/Julian Peck, online http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/search.asp
- [S89] 1861 UK Census.
- [S18] Free BMD, online http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/
- [S12] 1881 UK Census.
- [S36] 1901 UK Census.
- [S204] England & Wales National Probate Calendar, online http://search.ancestry.com.au/search/category.aspx?cat=140
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Rebecca West1
(a 1830 - 1917)
Spouse: Alfred Jesper (16 April 1827 - 2 May 1907)
Children:
- Allan Jesper6 b. 11 Apr 1861, d. 1 Nov 1925
- Walter Jesper6 b. 9 May 1863, d. 25 Feb 1947
- Edward West Jesper6 b. 24 Feb 1865, d. Jun 1890
- Helen Jesper2 b. Sep 1867
Life Events
Rebecca West was born about 1830 in North Cave, Yorkshire, England.1In March 1860, Rebecca, married Alfred Jesper, aged 32, son of John Jesper and Sarah Levitt, in Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire, England.1,2
She appeared on the census on 7 April 1861, in the household of Alfred Jesper in 8 Laisteridge Lane, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, as Wife aged 32.1
She appeared on the census on 3 April 1881, in the household of Alfred Jesper in Scar Bank, Levens, Westmorland, England, as wife age 52.3
She appeared on the census on 31 March 1901, in the household of Alfred Jesper in "Brantholme", Kendal, Westmorland, England.4
She died on Thursday, 15 November 1917, in Kendal, Westmorland, England.5
Probate was granted on her estate on 4 January 1918 in Carlisle, Cumbria, England, to Walter Jesper, gentleman and William Henry Satterthwaite, solicitor. Effects value £10,485 16 4d (2013 value = approx. $5,148,00.00.)5
Citations
- [S89] 1861 UK Census.
- [S18] Free BMD, online http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/
- [S12] 1881 UK Census.
- [S36] 1901 UK Census.
- [S204] England & Wales National Probate Calendar, online http://search.ancestry.com.au/search/category.aspx?cat=140
- [S129] Genes Reunited/Julian Peck, online http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/search.asp
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Allan Jesper1
(1861 - 1925)
Father | Alfred Jesper1 b. 16 Apr 1827, d. 2 May 1907 |
Mother | Rebecca West1 b. a 1830, d. 15 Nov 1917 |
Relationship | 3rd cousin of Ernest Harry Edmonds |
Life Events
Allan Jesper was born on 11 April 1861 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, son of Alfred Jesper and Rebecca West.1He died on Sunday, 1 November 1925, aged 64 years, 6 months and 21 days, in Bank Foot Horn, Cop Lane, Kendal, Westmorland, England.2,3
Probate was granted on his estate on 7 December 1925 in Carlisle, Cumbria, England, to Walter Jesper, gentleman and William Henry Satterthwaite, solicitor. Effects value £1,279/0/1d (20015 value = approx. $547,000.00.)3
Citations
- [S129] Genes Reunited/Julian Peck, online http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/search.asp
- [S18] Free BMD, online http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/
- [S204] England & Wales National Probate Calendar, online http://search.ancestry.com.au/search/category.aspx?cat=140
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Edith Elizabeth Dixon1
(1861 - a 1952)
Life Events
Edith Elizabeth Dixon was born in March 1861 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England.1In September 1889, Edith, aged 28, married Walter Jesper, aged 26, son of Alfred Jesper and Rebecca West, in Bradford, Yorkshire, England.1
Edith and Walter appear to have had no children.
She died about September 1952, in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.1
Citations
- [S18] Free BMD, online http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/
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Edward West Jesper1
(1865 - 1890)
Father | Alfred Jesper1 b. 16 Apr 1827, d. 2 May 1907 |
Mother | Rebecca West1 b. a 1830, d. 15 Nov 1917 |
Relationship | 3rd cousin of Ernest Harry Edmonds |
Life Events
Edward West Jesper was born on 24 February 1865 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, son of Alfred Jesper and Rebecca West.1He died in June 1890, aged 25 years and 3 months, in Levens, Westmorland, England.2
Citations
- [S129] Genes Reunited/Julian Peck, online http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/search.asp
- [S18] Free BMD, online http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/
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Helen Jesper1
(1867 - )
Father | Alfred Jesper1 b. 16 Apr 1827, d. 2 May 1907 |
Mother | Rebecca West1 b. a 1830, d. 15 Nov 1917 |
Relationship | 3rd cousin of Ernest Harry Edmonds |
Life Events
Helen Jesper was born in September 1867 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, daughter of Alfred Jesper and Rebecca West.1Citations
- [S18] Free BMD, online http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/
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Susannah Jesper1
(1828 - a 1907)
Father | John Jesper1 b. 22 Apr 1797, d. 1 Jan 1843 |
Mother | Sarah Levitt1 b. 8 May 1799, d. 1868 |
Relationship | 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ernest Harry Edmonds |
Spouse: Charles Wilson (about 1815 - 26 September 1900)
Children:
- Alfred Wilson+5 b. Mar 1851
- Albert Wilson5 b. Dec 1862
- Sydney Wilson5 b. Mar 1869
Life Events
Susannah Jesper was born on 14 December 1828 in Drygood's Farm, Purleigh, Essex, England, daughter of John Jesper and Sarah Levitt.1In June 1847, Susannah, aged 18, married Charles Wilson, in Nantwich, Cheshire, England.1
She appeared on the census on 7 April 1861, in the household of Charles Wilson in Barnacre-with-Bonds, Lancashire, England, as wife 32.2
She appeared on the census on 2 April 1871, in the household of Charles Wilson in Broomlands, Barnacre-with-Bonds, Lancashire, England, as wife aged 42.3
She appeared on the census on 5 April 1891, in the household of Charles Wilson in Barnacre-with-Bonds, Lancashire, England, as wife aged 62.4
She died about June 1907, in Ashton under Lyne District, Lancashire, England.5
Citations
- [S129] Genes Reunited/Julian Peck, online http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/search.asp
- [S89] 1861 UK Census.
- [S108] 1871 UK Census.
- [S19] 1891 UK Census.
- [S18] Free BMD, online http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/
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Charles Wilson1
(a 1815 - 1900)
Spouse: Susannah Jesper (14 December 1828 - about June 1907)
Children:
- Alfred Wilson+5 b. Mar 1851
- Albert Wilson5 b. Dec 1862
- Sydney Wilson5 b. Mar 1869
Life Events
Charles Wilson was born about 1815 in Thornton-in-Craven, Yorkshire, England.1In June 1847, Charles, married Susannah Jesper, aged 18, daughter of John Jesper and Sarah Levitt, in Nantwich, Cheshire, England.1
Charles appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Barnacre-with-Bonds, Lancashire, England, as head, aged 47, a Tailor and Draper.
Others present were his wife Susannah age 32, their son Alfred 10
and Domestic Servants Mary Patterson 27 and Mary Anne Clifford 17.2
Charles appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Broomlands, Barnacre-with-Bonds, Lancashire, England, as head aged 57, a Merchant Tailor.
Also present was his wife Susannah, aged 42
his sons Albert 8 and Sydney 2
boarder Anna Jesper 32, schoolmistress and
domestic servants Mary Patterson 38 and Mary Ann Carr 22.3
Charles appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Barnacre-with-Bonds, Lancashire, England, as head of house, aged 77, Retired Tailor and Draper
Others in the house were his wife Susannah 62 and their son Sydney 22, a Land Surveyor
domestic servant Elizabeth A. Greenwood 32 and cook Mary Mason 28.4
He died on Wednesday, 26 September 1900, in Garstang, Lancashire, England.5,6
Probate was granted on his estate on 31 October 1900 in London, England, to Susannah Wilson, widow, Alfred Wilson, gentleman, Albert Wilson, chemist and Sydney Wilson, surveyor. His assets were valued at £8,030 6s 6d (approx. 2013 value = AU$4,997,000.00.)6
Citations
- [S129] Genes Reunited/Julian Peck, online http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/search.asp
- [S89] 1861 UK Census.
- [S108] 1871 UK Census.
- [S19] 1891 UK Census.
- [S18] Free BMD, online http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/
- [S204] England & Wales National Probate Calendar, online http://search.ancestry.com.au/search/category.aspx?cat=140
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Albert Wilson1
(1862 - )
Father | Charles Wilson1 b. a 1815, d. 26 Sep 1900 |
Mother | Susannah Jesper1 b. 14 Dec 1828, d. a Jun 1907 |
Relationship | 3rd cousin of Ernest Harry Edmonds |
Life Events
Albert Wilson was born in December 1862 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, son of Charles Wilson and Susannah Jesper.1He appeared on the census on 2 April 1871, in the household of Charles Wilson in Broomlands, Barnacre-with-Bonds, Lancashire, England, as son age 8, a scholar.2
Citations
- [S18] Free BMD, online http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/
- [S108] 1871 UK Census.
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