Wilfred Arthur BLACKNELL b. 12 Aug 1903 d. 11 Nov 1966i
Wilfred Arthur BLACKNELL b. 12 Aug 1903 d. 11 Nov 1966i - Pedigree
Notes
1. (Research):1901 census records head of household as Harry. Almost certainly a typo as age, birthplace matches, as do ages/birthplaces of Clara, Harry, Ethel & Frank; [Note Record]
2. (Research):Joseph's death certificate has the surname Blackner. However, the date is 4 days before the funeral of Joseph and his age at 80 (1783-84) years ties in with his christening if not yet his birth. Quite what he was doing in a work house needs further investigation, especially as his wife Elizabeth was still alive. Joseph Blacknell's recorded age in 1841 census was 60. However, with the 5 years rounding down rule this could mean 1775-1781. Other entries on that page however, show ages like 24,58, 31 - so it might be the recorder didn't follow the 1841 census rules. So aged exactly 60 would mean he was born 1780-1781. If he was indeed born 1780 then he would have been 84 at death, not 80, if this certificate is for the same Joseph. Joseph Blackner Joseph Blacknell Joseph's age in 1851 census recorded as 57 (1793-94); [Note Record]
3. 1841 Census Screveton (Gilbert) HO 107 854/4 William Head 35 Ag Lab Ann Wife 35 Jane daugh 10 William son 8 Ann daugh 6 George son 4 Maria daugh 2 John son 10mths @N166@ @N167@ @N168@ @N169@; [Note Record]
4. William worked on big estate "Wynnstay". Later said to be a gamekeeper; [Note Record]
5. (Research):Baptism of William Freer (parents John and Frances) 12 Sep 1830 shows he must have been born before 12 Sep 1830. Baptisms were often several months after birth in those days (unless the baby was very poorly). Gravestone shows age 56 at death - therefore born 18 Feb 1830 - 12 Sep 1830 1841 census (6 June) shows age 10 therefore born after 6 Jun 1830 - narrows the range to born 7 Jun 1830 - 12 Sep 1830. 1841 enumerators were to round ages down to nearest 5 years for those over 15. William and his siblings listed as 13, 10, 6, 4 & 2 years old, so he was following the rules and 10 is not an obvious error. 1851 census (30 March) shows age 20 therefore born 31 Mar 1830 - consistent with 1841 dates 1861 census (7 April) shows age 30 there born after 7 Apr 1830 - consistent with 1851 dates 1871 census (2 April) shows age 40 which doesn't contradict 1881 census (3 April) shows age 50 which doesn't contradict Marriage 4 Dec 1849 shows full age (21) - therefore born before 5 Dec 1828. Obviously a contradiction and somewhat believable because Mary Ann stated she was "under". Why would William lie? Maybe his parents didn't consent. Death age was stated as 51 which is clearly wrong (he was 56). His daughter Helen, who then lived in London, was present at the death and was the informant. It's possible she didn't know his age and/or Mary Ann was not in a state to advise. Current conclusion is William was born between 7 Jun 1830 and 12 Sep 1830; [Note Record]
6. Supposedly full age in 1849 (born before 1828); [Note Record]
7. (Research):John Elliott's daughter Mary Ann's marriage was in 1849 (John Elliott was listed as father, but not noted as deceased) and his wife Sarah was a widow in in the March 1851 census. If alive at the wedding then John Elliott died between 4 Dec 1849 and 30 Mar 1851. However, it is also a possibility that he was deceased which could explain why he wasn't a witness (Elizabeth Tomlinson taking his place). There is a John Elliott RIN 1187 death Q4/1850 in Leicester. However, the index says he died age 73 (born 1777) making him a lot older than Sarah (35 years older). Certificate proves this is not our John Elliott. The death certificate for John Elliott 1846 shows he was around the correct age (4 years older than Sarah) and critically living in White Street. This is the same street as Sarah lived as a widow in 1851 and his daughter in 1849. The death informant was Louisa Johnson on Burgess Street - this street is adjacent to White Street, so likely a family friend. It's obviously an open question why Louisa was present at the death when Sarah could have done so. His daughters Mary Ann & Maria were approx 15 years old at the time. White Street has been difficult to track down as it no longer exists. See Map 1892 Leicester Chas E Goad Insurance Plan of Leicester sheet 20 which does show it. In 1841, John Elliott was living in White Street but not with his family. This ties in with Sarah being in prison awaiting trial for larceny and also their children, Mary Ann and Maria, being sent to live with their grandfather William Tomlinson in Thurlaston. The Mrs Johnson who gave a favourable character statement at Sarah's larceny trial in 1841 could well be the same as Louisa Johnson who was present at John Elliott's death in 1846.; [Note Record]
8. (Research):Gravestone aged 82 on 22 Jan 1913. Therefore born 23 Jan 1830 - 22 Jan 1831 1851 census shows age 20 therefore born 31 Mar1830 - 30 Mar 1831 Conclusion is she was born 31 Mar 1830 - 22 Jan 1831; more likely year is 1830 There is a Mary Elliott (not Mary Ann) baptised 26 Oct 1829 in Normanton on Soar (25 miles away from Thurlaston); [Note Record]
9. (Medical):Cerebral haemorrhage is a type of brain stroke; [Note Record]
10. Stated as Under 21 in Marriage certificate 4/12/1849 implying birth was after 1828; [Note Record]
11. (Research):A Sarah Elliott died Basford Q4/1889 (born 1813) aged 76 - RIN 1191 eliminated. A Sarah Elliott died Basford Q1/1889 (born 1814) aged 75 - RIN 1190 eliminated. Perhaps Sarah and John Moseby never actually married (explaining no marriage records found) and so was recorded by her prior name. Sarah Moseby in 1871 aged 58 (born 1812-13) is grandmother to Mary Jane Freer Sarah Moseby in 1881 aged 68 (born 1812-13) is grandmother to Lucy Freer In 1891, John Moseby appears to have been married to another Sarah (born 1824) 12 years younger than our Sarah. No Sarah Moseby's died between 1880 and 1900 (we know our Sarah was alive 1881). In 1901, a Sarah Moseby died in Nottingham aged 71 (born 1829) too young to be our Sarah (born 1812) Sarah Tomlinson born 1812 to William & Jane Tomlinson is our Sarah. Sarah Tomlinson born 1823 to The Mrs Johnson who gave a favourable character statement at Sarah's larceny trial in 1841 could well be the same as Louisa Johnson who was present at John Elliott's death in 1846.; [Note Record]
12. (Research):GRO death indexes have Frances Fanny Freer dying Q3/1881 aged 81 (birth 1799-1800); [Note Record]
13. (Medical):Inquest held 20 Oct 1898; [Note Record]
14. (Research):Likely to have been born between 1/1/1788 and 3/4/1788. Death certificate age and 1871 census age 84 in both cases 1851 census records Elizabeth's age as 53 (1797-98); [Note Record]
15. Screveton PR fiche 2 Nottingham Archives 21st November 2003
16. Screverton Parish Records fiche 7 Nottm Archives 5th November 2003
17. Wife living with Thomas in 1871
18. Flintham PR fiche 3 Nottingham Archives 21st November 2003
19. guessed year from her age
Citations
i. Research by Ronald Blacknell [208]; [Source Record]
ii. Birth Certificates.; Page birth certificate for Frederick Blacknell, born 27 Jul 1867; Basford registration district, Arnold sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
iii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1871." online database.; Page entry for John Blacknell household, Calverton, Nottinghamshire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
iv. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1881." online database.; Page (accessed 9 Dec 2012), entry for John Blacknall household, Calverton, Nottinghamshire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
v. Marriage Certificates.; Page marriage certificate for Frederick Blacknell and Clara Freer, married 16 Oct 1890; Nottingham registration district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
vi. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891." online database.; Page (accessed 27 Jan 2020), entry for Frederick Blacknell household, Basford, Nottinghamshire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
vii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1901." online database.; Page (accessed 8 Jun 2011), entry for 31; Class: RG13; Piece: 3184; Folio: 48; Page: 33.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
viii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911." online database.; Page (accessed 23 Aug 2018), entry for Mary Ann Freer household, Dynhynlle Cottage near Ruabon; RD 621, SD 2, ED 6, SN 46; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
ix. 1939 Register. RG 101. The National Archives of the UK, London; Page Nottingham, entry for Robert Owen household.; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
x. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for Frederick Blacknell, died 12 Jan 1948; Nottingham registration district, Nottingham North sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xi. letter to Paul Blacknell, 10 Jun 2004; privately held by Blacknell; Page From Iola Hughes to To Paul Blacknell 10/6/2004; [Source Record]; Certainty Questionable
xii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1841." online database.; Page (accessed 14 Jan 2020), entry for Joseph Blacknall household, Calverton, Nottinghamshire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xiii. Parish registers.; Page "marriage entry 45, 28 Dec 1863," John Blacknell and Jane Gilbert; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xiv. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891." online database.; Page (accessed 9 Dec 2012), entry for John Blacknall household, Radford, St Paul, Nottingham; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xv. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for John Blacknell, died 19 Nov 1900; Nottingham registration district, Nottingham North West sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xvi. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1851." online database.; Page (accessed 23 Jan 2020), entry for Joseph Blacknall household, Calverton, Nottinghamshire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xvii. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for Joseph Blackner, died 23 Mar 1864; Basford registration district; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xviii. "Transcribed entries in the Parish Registers and non-conformist registers of Nottinghamshire," burials database v8.0; Page accessed 18 Apr 2020), entry for Joseph Blacknell, aged 81.; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xix. "Burial index for the parish of Calverton in Nottinghamshire covering 1722-1900.," transciption database, Society of Genealogists; Page Entry for Joseph Blacknell.; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xx. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for Elizabeth Blacknell, died 31 Dec 1871; Basford registration district, Arnold sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxi. "Family history research data," supplied by Walker, 18 Feb 2005.; [Source Record]
xxii. Screveton Parish Records15; Page Baptisms fiche 2; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xxiii. Screveton Parish Records16; Page Burials fiche 7; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xxiv. John Freer Family Bible 1842-1949, The Holy Bible. Privately held by Stephen Ashford, Denbighshire. 2020.; Page page 4. William Freer Born June 18 in the year of our Lord 1830.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xxv. Quorndon, Census Index, 1841, http://www.quornmuseum.com; Page p49; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xxvi. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1841." online database.; Page entry for John Freer household, Quorndon, Leicestershire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xxvii. Marriage Certificates.; Page marriage certificate for William Freer and Mary Ann Elliott, married 4 Dec 1849; Leicester registration district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxviii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1851." online database.; Page (accessed 27 Aug 2018), entry for entry for William Freer household, Quorndon; HO107/2087 p16-17; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xxix. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1861." online database.; Page (accessed 19 Sep 2011); Class: RG9; Piece: 4280; Folio: 70; Page: 17; GSU roll: 543260.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xxx. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1871." online database.; Page (accessed 19 Sep 2011); Class: RG10; Piece: 5652; Folio: 81; Page: 9; GSU roll: 892484.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xxxi. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1881." online database.; Page (accessed 28 Aug 2018), entry for William Freer household, Ruabon, Wrexham; PRO RG11/5512 p16; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xxxii. Momumental inscriptions; Page William Freer monumental inscription, Photographed by Nan Morris, 4/5/2011.; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxxiii. England and Wales, birth/marriage/death certificate; General Register Office, Southport.; Page Marriage//1890/259; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxxiv. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for William Freer, died 17 Feb 1887; Wrexham registration district, Ruabon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxxv. Marriage Certificates.; Page marriage certificate for Absalom Eddleston and Sarah Ann Freer, married 18 Dec 1913; citing 8e/629/74, Q4 quarter 1913, Blackburn registration district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxxvi. Quorndon, Census Index, 1851, http://www.quornmuseum.com; Page p12; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xxxvii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1851." online database.; Page entry for John Freer household, Quorndon, Leicestershire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xxxviii. Baptisms in the Parish of Quorndon.; Page St. Bartholomews Baptism transciptions; entry for John Freer; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xxxix. England & Wales, Deaths Index.; Page Barrow upon Soar." volume 07A, page 116, John Freer, aged 56, accessed 7 Apr 2020.; [Source Record]; Certainty Questionable
xl. Quorndon, Census Index, 1871, http://www.quornmuseum.com17; Page p4; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xli. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1871." online database.; Page (accessed 20 Jan 2020), entry for Thomas Freer household, Quorndon, Leicestershire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xlii. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for John Freer, died 14 Feb 1858; Barrow upon Soar registration district, Quorndon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xliii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1841." online database.; Page entry for John Elliott household, Leicester, Leicstershire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xliv. "County Burials Index for Leicestershire & Rutland," database; Page entry for John Elliot, aged 38; 28 Jun 1846.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xlv. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for John Elliott, died 23 Jun 1846; Leicester Union registration district, West Leicester sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xlvi. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1851." online database.; Page (accessed 11 Mar 2020), entry for Sarah Elliott household, 23 White Street, Leicester; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xlvii. Birth Certificates.; Page birth certificate for Clara Freer, born 3 Sep 1869; Wrexham registration district, Wrexham sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xlviii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1881." online database.; Page (accessed 28 Aug 2018), entry for entry for William Freer household, Ruabon, Wrexham; PRO RG11/5512 p16; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xlix. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for Clara Blacknell, died 17 Mar 1918; Wrexham registration district, Ruabon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
l. John Freer Family Bible 1842-1949, The Holy Bible. Privately held by Stephen Ashford, Denbighshire. 2020.; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
li. Momumental inscriptions; Page Clara Freer monumental inscription, Photographed by Nan Morris, 4/5/2011.; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
lii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1841." online database.; Page (accessed 11 Mar 2020), entry for William Tomlinson household, Thurlaston; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
liii. Quorndon, Census Index, 1851, http://www.quornmuseum.com; Page p44; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
liv. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891." online database.; Page (accessed 27 Aug 2018), entry for entry for Mary Ann Freer household, Bryn; RG12/4612 p7; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
lv. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for Mary Ann Freer, died 22 Jan 1913; Wrexham registration district, Ruabon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
lvi. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1901." online database.; Page (accessed 13 May 2020), entry for Mary Ann Freer household, Ruabon, Denbighshire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
lvii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1841." online database.; Page entry for Willliam Tomlinson household, Thurlaston, Leicestershire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
lviii. GRO Indexes; Page GRO Death Q1 1913 Mary A Freer; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
lix. "England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," online database, ancestry.com; Page accessed 23 May 2020), entry for Sarah Tomlinson.; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
lx. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1871." online database.; Page (accessed 11 Mar 2020), entry for John Moseby household, St. Mary, Nottingham; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
lxi. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1881." online database.; Page (accessed 11 Mar 2020), entry for John Moseby household, St. Mary, Nottingham; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
lxii. Newspaper Articles (British Newspaper Archive); Page "Borough Sessions," 3 July 1841, p. 4, col. 2; digital images, Leicester Chronicle.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
lxiii. Newspaper Articles (British Newspaper Archive); Page "Borough Sessions," 3 July 1841, col. 6; digital images, Leicester Mercury.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
lxiv. Newspaper Articles (British Newspaper Archive); Page "Borough Sessions," 10 July 1841, col. 3; digital images, Leicester Herald.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
lxv. Quorndon, Census Index, 1871, http://www.quornmuseum.com; Page p4; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
lxvi. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1881." online database.; Page (accessed 7 Apr 2020), entry for Tom Freer household, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
lxvii. England & Wales, Deaths Index.; Page Barrow upon Soar." volume 07A, page 87, Q4/1881, Frances Fanny Freer, aged 81, accessed 7 Apr 2020.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
lxviii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1861." online database.; Page (accessed 7 Apr 2020), entry for Frances F. Freer household, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
lxix. Flintham Parish Records18; Page Baptisms fiche 3; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
lxx. Public Record Office, "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1841"19; Page 1841 Census Screveton HO 107 2139/47; [Source Record]; Certainty Questionable
lxxi. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for Jane Blacknell, died 18 Oct 1898; Nottingham registration district, Nottingham North West sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
lxxii. Public Record Office, "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1871"; Page RG10 3493 p25; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
lxxiii. 1939 Register. RG 101. The National Archives of the UK, London; Page Wrexham, Wilfred Blacknell household.; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence