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George Wood

• Father: William Wood (c 1782-1843)
• Mother: Sarah Gosling (c 1780-1859)

Key Events

Baptism		15 Apr 1804, St George, Poynton, Cheshire1
Marriage	Elizabeth Needham	18 Dec 1826, St Peter, Prestbury, Cheshire2
Death Reg.		Aug 1877, Macclesfield R.D., England3
Burial		8 Aug 1877, St George, Poynton, Cheshire4

Detailed Timeline

15 Apr 1804	George Wood was baptized at St George, Poynton, Cheshire. Son of William Wood of Poynton, Blacksmith & Sarh his wife.1
18 Dec 1826	George Wood, son of William Wood and Sarah Gosling, married Elizabeth Needham at St Peter, Prestbury, Cheshire. George Wood of Poynton, Smith Elizabeth Needham of Poynton, spinster Witnesses: Isaac Hallam, Thomas Robinson.2
10 Apr 1827	His son William Wood was born at Poynton, Cheshire.1
20 Jun 1829	His daughter Sarah Wood was born at Poynton, Cheshire.1
10 Nov 1831	His son Joseph Wood was born at Poynton, Cheshire.1,5
6 Jun 1841	George Wood was recorded as Head of Household in the 1841 census at The Village, Poynton, Cheshire. Age 36 , Blacksmith. Household ialso ncluded:- Elizabeth Wood, William Wood, Sarah Wood, Joseph Wood, Harriet Wood, James Wood and Mark Wood.
30 Mar 1851	George Wood appeared as Head in the 1851 census at The Village, Poynton, Cheshire. Age 46 , married , Blacksmith Journeyman , born Poynton, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Wood, Joseph Wood, Harriet Wood, James Wood, Mark Wood, George Wood, Henry Wood and Edwin Wood.5
Aug 1877	George Wood's death was registered in Macclesfield R.D., England. 1877 JAS quarter , age 73.3
8 Aug 1877	He was buried at St George, Poynton, Cheshire. Age 73 years, of Poynton.4

Elizabeth Needham^1,2

Key Events

Baptism		19 Sep 1802, St George, Poynton, Cheshire1
Marriage	George Wood	18 Dec 1826, St Peter, Prestbury, Cheshire3
Death Reg.		Jan 1879, Macclesfield R.D., England4
Burial		2 Jan 1879, St George, Poynton, Cheshire5

Detailed Timeline

19 Sep 1802	Elizabeth Needham was baptized at St George, Poynton, Cheshire. Betty daughter of George Needham of Worth, Banksman, & Betty his wife.1
18 Dec 1826	Elizabeth Needham married George Wood, son of William Wood and Sarah Gosling, at St Peter, Prestbury, Cheshire. George Wood of Poynton, Smith Elizabeth Needham of Poynton, spinster Witnesses: Isaac Hallam, Thomas Robinson.3
10 Apr 1827	Her son William Wood was born at Poynton, Cheshire.1
20 Jun 1829	Her daughter Sarah Wood was born at Poynton, Cheshire.1
10 Nov 1831	Her son Joseph Wood was born at Poynton, Cheshire.1,6
6 Jun 1841	Elizabeth Wood appeared as member of the household of George Wood in the 1841 census at The Village, Poynton, Cheshire. Age 37. Household also included:- William Wood, Sarah Wood, Joseph Wood, Harriet Wood, James Wood and Mark Wood.
30 Mar 1851	Elizabeth Wood appeared as Wife in the 1851 census in the household of George Wood at The Village, Poynton, Cheshire. Age 48 , Married , born Poynton, Cheshire. Household also included:- Joseph Wood, Harriet Wood, James Wood, Mark Wood, George Wood, Henry Wood and Edwin Wood.6
Aug 1877	The death of her husband, George, was registered in Macclesfield R.D., England; 1877 JAS quarter , age 73.7
Jan 1879	Elizabeth Wood's death was registered in Macclesfield R.D., England. 1879 JFM quarter , age 76.4
2 Jan 1879	She was buried at St George, Poynton, Cheshire. Age 76, of Poynton.5

William Wood¹

• Father: George Wood¹ (1804-1877)
• Mother: Elizabeth Needham¹ (1802-1879)

Key Events

Birth		10 Apr 1827, Poynton, Cheshire1
Death		Apr 1851
Burial		4 Apr 1851, St George, Poynton, Cheshire2

Detailed Timeline

10 Apr 1827	William Wood was born at Poynton, Cheshire.1
13 May 1827	He was baptized at St George, Poynton, Cheshire. George & Elizabeth; Poynton; Blacksmith.1
6 Jun 1841	He appeared as member of the household of George Wood in the 1841 census at The Village, Poynton, Cheshire. Age 14. Household also included:- Elizabeth Wood, Sarah Wood, Joseph Wood, Harriet Wood, James Wood and Mark Wood.
30 Mar 1851	William Wood appeared as Lodger in the 1851 census at 65, Barratt St, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 23 , unm , Railway Luggage Porter , born Poynton ; Household of John McKinnell.3
Apr 1851	He died.
4 Apr 1851	He was buried at St George, Poynton, Cheshire. Age 24 years.2

Sarah Wood¹

• Father: George Wood¹ (1804-1877)
• Mother: Elizabeth Needham¹ (1802-1879)

Detailed Timeline

20 Jun 1829	Sarah Wood was born at Poynton, Cheshire.1
26 Jul 1829	She was baptized at St George, Poynton, Cheshire. George & Elizabeth; Poynton; Blacksmith.1
6 Jun 1841	She appeared as member of the household of George Wood in the 1841 census at The Village, Poynton, Cheshire. Age 11. Household also included:- Elizabeth Wood, William Wood, Joseph Wood, Harriet Wood, James Wood and Mark Wood.

Joseph Wood¹

• Father: George Wood¹ (1804-1877)
• Mother: Elizabeth Needham¹ (1802-1879)

Detailed Timeline

10 Nov 1831	Joseph Wood was born at Poynton, Cheshire.2,1
25 Dec 1831	He was baptized at St George, Poynton, Cheshire. George & Elizabeth; Poynton; Blacksmith.2
6 Jun 1841	He appeared as member of the household of George Wood in the 1841 census at The Village, Poynton, Cheshire. Age 9. Household also included:- Elizabeth Wood, William Wood, Sarah Wood, Harriet Wood, James Wood and Mark Wood.
30 Mar 1851	Joseph Wood appeared as Son in the 1851 census in the household of George Wood at The Village, Poynton, Cheshire. Age 19 , unm , Blacksmith Journeyman , born Poynton, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Wood, Harriet Wood, James Wood, Mark Wood, George Wood, Henry Wood and Edwin Wood.1

George Wood¹

• Father: George Wood¹ (1804-1877)
• Mother: Elizabeth Needham¹ (1802-1879)

Key Events

Baptism		16 Feb 1834, St George, Poynton, Cheshire1
Death		Sep 1834
Burial		11 Sep 1834, St George, Poynton, Cheshire2

Detailed Timeline

16 Feb 1834	George Wood was baptized at St George, Poynton, Cheshire.1
Sep 1834	He died.
11 Sep 1834	He was buried at St George, Poynton, Cheshire. Age 7 months (register says 7 weeks).2

Harriet Wood^1,2

• Charts: HIGSON-G

• Father: George Wood (1804-1877)
• Mother: Elizabeth Needham³ (1802-1879)

Key Events

Baptism		31 Jul 1836, St George, Poynton, Cheshire3
Marriage	William Higson	31 Dec 1860, St John, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire5
Marriage	James Lowndes	23 Nov 1879, St Luke, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire6
Death		Jan 1911
Burial		Jan 1911, St George, Poynton, Cheshire7

Detailed Timeline

31 Jul 1836	Harriet Wood was baptized at St George, Poynton, Cheshire. Parents: George & Betty Wood; Abode: Poynton; Father's occupation:Blacksmith.3
6 Jun 1841	She appeared as member of the household of George Wood in the 1841 census at The Village, Poynton, Cheshire. Age 5. Household also included:- Elizabeth Wood, William Wood, Sarah Wood, Joseph Wood, James Wood and Mark Wood.
30 Mar 1851	Harriet Wood appeared as Daughter in the 1851 census in the household of George Wood at The Village, Poynton, Cheshire. Age 14 , unm , Blacksmith's daughter at home , born Poynton, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Wood, Joseph Wood, James Wood, Mark Wood, George Wood, Henry Wood and Edwin Wood.8
31 Dec 1860	Harriet Wood, daughter of George Wood and Elizabeth Needham, married William Higson, son of William Higson and Mary Moore, at St John, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire. William, 22, Bachelor, Smith, Westhead St, Father:William Higson, Labourer Harriet, 24, spinster, 74 Slater St; Father: George Wood, Smith Witnesses: Mark Wood, Mary Slater?5
	The marriage was registered in Manchester R.D., England, in 1860 OND quarter.9
7 Apr 1861	Harriet Higson appeared as Wife in the 1861 census in the household of William Higson at 1, Westhead St, Adwick, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 24 , Married , born Poynton, Cheshire.10
2 Apr 1871	Harriet Higson appeared as Wife in the 1871 census in the household of William Higson at 70, Ogden St, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 34 , Married , born Poynton, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth A Higson and William Wood.
10 Apr 1877	Her husband, William died 83, Travis Street, Manchester, Lancashire.11
14 May 1877	Harriet Higson was an executrix of William Higson's estate.11
23 Nov 1879	Harriet Higson, daughter of George Wood and Elizabeth Needham, married James Lowndes at St Luke, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire. James Lowndes, full, bachelor, Lurryman, 29 Berwick St; Father: Robert Pownall, Farm Labourer Harriet Higson, full, widow, Thomas Street, Ardwick; Father: George Wood, Blacksmith Witnesses: Henry Wood, Annie Roberts, Sarah Hunt.6
Nov 1879	The marriage was registered in Chorlton R.D., England, in 1879 OND quarter.4
3 Apr 1881	Harriet Lowndes appeared as Wife in the 1881 census in the household of James Lowndes at 7, Airey St, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 44 , Married , born Poynton, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth A Higson and Ernest W Wood.12
5 Apr 1891	Harriet Lowndes appeared as Wife in the 1891 census in the household of James Lowndes at 26, William St, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 54 , Married , born Poynton, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth A Higson.13
31 Mar 1901	Harriet Lowndes appeared as Wife in the 1901 census in the household of James Lowndes at 17, Alderman St, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 64 , Married , born Poynton, Cheshire.14
c Aug 1903	The death of her husband, James, was registered in Ardwick, Chorlton R.D., England; 1903 JAS quarter , age 72.15
Jan 1911	Harriet Wood died. Source M.I.
Jan 1911	Harriet Wood's death was registered in Prestbury, Macclesfield R.D., England. 1911 JFM quarter , age 74.16
Jan 1911	She was buried at St George, Poynton, Cheshire. Grave C 132.7

James Wood¹

• Father: George Wood¹ (1804-1877)
• Mother: Elizabeth Needham¹ (1802-1879)

Key Events

Baptism

6 May 1838, St George, Poynton, Cheshire2,1

Detailed Timeline

6 May 1838	James Wood was baptized at St George, Poynton, Cheshire. George & Elizabeth; Poynton; Blacksmith.2,1
6 Jun 1841	He appeared as member of the household of George Wood in the 1841 census at The Village, Poynton, Cheshire. Age 3. Household also included:- Elizabeth Wood, William Wood, Sarah Wood, Joseph Wood, Harriet Wood and Mark Wood.
30 Mar 1851	James Wood appeared as Son in the 1851 census in the household of George Wood at The Village, Poynton, Cheshire. Age 13 , Drives a horse at coal-pit , born Poynton, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Wood, Joseph Wood, Harriet Wood, Mark Wood, George Wood, Henry Wood and Edwin Wood.1

Mark Wood¹

• Father: George Wood¹ (1804-1877)
• Mother: Elizabeth Needham¹ (1802-1879)

Key Events

Baptism

7 Jun 1840, St George, Poynton, Cheshire2,1

Detailed Timeline

7 Jun 1840	Mark Wood was baptized at St George, Poynton, Cheshire. Son of George & Elizabeth Wood; Poynton; Blacksmith.2,1
6 Jun 1841	He appeared as member of the household of George Wood in the 1841 census at The Village, Poynton, Cheshire. Age 1. Household also included:- Elizabeth Wood, William Wood, Sarah Wood, Joseph Wood, Harriet Wood and James Wood.
30 Mar 1851	Mark Wood appeared as Son in the 1851 census in the household of George Wood at The Village, Poynton, Cheshire. Age 11 , Scholar , born Poynton, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Wood, Joseph Wood, Harriet Wood, James Wood, George Wood, Henry Wood and Edwin Wood.1

George Wood¹

• Father: George Wood¹ (1804-1877)
• Mother: Elizabeth Needham¹ (1802-1879)

Key Events

Baptism

1 May 1842, St George, Poynton, Cheshire1,2

Detailed Timeline

1 May 1842	George Wood was baptized at St George, Poynton, Cheshire. George & Elizabeth; Poynton; Blacksmith.1,2
30 Mar 1851	He appeared as Son in the 1851 census in the household of George Wood at The Village, Poynton, Cheshire. Age 8 , Scholar , born Poynton, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Wood, Joseph Wood, Harriet Wood, James Wood, Mark Wood, Henry Wood and Edwin Wood.1

Henry Wood¹

• Father: George Wood¹ (1804-1877)
• Mother: Elizabeth Needham¹ (1802-1879)

Key Events

Baptism		5 Apr 1846, St George, Poynton, Cheshire2,1
Marriage	Anne Harrison	26 Apr 1870, St Calixtus, Astley Abbots, Shropshire3

Detailed Timeline

5 Apr 1846	Henry Wood was baptized at St George, Poynton, Cheshire. George & Elizabeth; Poynton; Blacksmith.2,1
30 Mar 1851	He appeared as Son in the 1851 census in the household of George Wood at The Village, Poynton, Cheshire. Age 5 , Scholar , born Poynton, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Wood, Joseph Wood, Harriet Wood, James Wood, Mark Wood, George Wood and Edwin Wood.1
26 Apr 1870	Henry Wood, son of George Wood and Elizabeth Needham, married Anne Harrison, daughter of Charles Harrison and Sarah Elliot, at St Calixtus, Astley Abbots, Shropshire. Henry, 24, Bachelor, Clerk, Poynton in the parish of Prestbury, Cheshire; Father: George, Blacksmith Anne, 21, Spinster, Astley Abbotts, Father Charles Harrison, Gamekeeper Witnesses: Charles Harrison, Elizabeth Harrison.3
Apr 1870	The marriage of Henry Wood and Anne Harrison, daughter of Charles Harrison and Sarah Elliot, was registered in Bridgenorth R.D., England, in 1870 AMJ quarter.4

Anne Harrison

• Father: Charles Harrison
• Mother: Sarah Elliot

Key Events

Birth Reg.		Jan 1849, Chorley R.D., England1
Marriage	Henry Wood	26 Apr 1870, St Calixtus, Astley Abbots, Shropshire2

Detailed Timeline

Jan 1849	Her birth was registered in Chorley R.D., England, in the 1849 JFM quarter. MMN Elliot.1
18 Feb 1849	Anne Harrison was baptized at Rivington Church, Rivington, Lancashire. Parents Charles and Sarah Harrison of Anderton, Gamekeeper.3
26 Apr 1870	Anne Harrison, daughter of Charles Harrison and Sarah Elliot, married Henry Wood, son of George Wood and Elizabeth Needham, at St Calixtus, Astley Abbots, Shropshire. Henry, 24, Bachelor, Clerk, Poynton in the parish of Prestbury, Cheshire; Father: George, Blacksmith Anne, 21, Spinster, Astley Abbotts, Father Charles Harrison, Gamekeeper Witnesses: Charles Harrison, Elizabeth Harrison.2
Apr 1870	The marriage of Anne Harrison and Henry Wood, son of George Wood and Elizabeth Needham, was registered in Bridgenorth R.D., England, in 1870 AMJ quarter.4

Ernest W Wood

• Father: Henry Wood (1846-)
• Mother: Anne Harrison (1849-)

Edwin Wood¹

• Father: George Wood¹ (1804-1877)
• Mother: Elizabeth Needham¹ (1802-1879)

Key Events

Baptism

7 Apr 1850, St George, Poynton, Cheshire2,1

Detailed Timeline

7 Apr 1850	Edwin Wood was baptized at St George, Poynton, Cheshire. Son of George & Elizabeth Wood; Poynton; Blacksmith.2,1
30 Mar 1851	He appeared as Son in the 1851 census in the household of George Wood at The Village, Poynton, Cheshire. Age 5 , born Poynton, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Wood, Joseph Wood, Harriet Wood, James Wood, Mark Wood, George Wood and Henry Wood.1

James Lowndes¹

Detailed Timeline

c 1831	James Lowndes was born at Mobberley, Cheshire.1
23 Nov 1879	James Lowndes married Harriet Higson, daughter of George Wood and Elizabeth Needham, at St Luke, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire. James Lowndes, full, bachelor, Lurryman, 29 Berwick St; Father: Robert Pownall, Farm Labourer Harriet Higson, full, widow, Thomas Street, Ardwick; Father: George Wood, Blacksmith Witnesses: Henry Wood, Annie Roberts, Sarah Hunt.3
Nov 1879	The marriage was registered in Chorlton R.D., England, in 1879 OND quarter.4
3 Apr 1881	James Lowndes appeared as Head in the 1881 census at 7, Airey St, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 50 , mar , Drayman , born Mobberley, Cheshire ; Also Lodger J. Moore. Household also included:- Harriet Lowndes, Elizabeth A Higson and Ernest W Wood.1
5 Apr 1891	James Lowndes appeared as Head in the 1891 census at 26, William St, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 60 , mar , Railway Carter , born Mobberley, Cheshire. Household also included:- Harriet Lowndes and Elizabeth A Higson.5
31 Mar 1901	James Lowndes appeared as Head in the 1901 census at 17, Alderman St, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 70 , Married , Hostler - Railways (Groom) , born Mobberley, Cheshire. Household also included:- Harriet Lowndes.6
c Aug 1903	James Lowndes's death was registered in Ardwick, Chorlton R.D., England. 1903 JAS quarter , age 72.2

John Miles

Mary Morris¹

Emma Miles

• Charts: HIGSON-G

• Father: John Miles
• Mother: Mary Morris

Key Events

Birth Reg.		c Nov 1854, Knighton R.D., England1
Marriage	Christopher Higson	19 Sep 1875, St Thomas, Heaton Chapel, Heaton Norris, Lancashire2
Death		19 Apr 1930

Detailed Timeline

c Nov 1854	Her birth was registered in Knighton R.D., England, in the 1854 OND quarter. MMN Morris.1
19 Sep 1875	Emma Miles, daughter of John Miles and Mary Morris, married Christopher Higson, son of William Higson and Elizabeth Davenport, at St Thomas, Heaton Chapel, Heaton Norris, Lancashire. Christopher, 22, bachelor, Fireman, Heaton Norris, Father:William Higson, Labourer Emily, 22, spinster, servant, Heaton Norris; Father: John Miles, Labourer Witnesses: George Jones, Emily Cantrell.2
17 Nov 1875	Her son John William Higson was born at Levenshulme, Lancashire.3
24 Jan 1881	Her daughter Florence Higson was born at Gorton, Lancashire.4
20 Jan 1883	Her daughter Annie Higson was born.5
1889	Her son Joseph Higson was born at Stockport, Cheshire.6
26 Aug 1892	Her son Christopher Higson was born.7
1897	Her daughter Edna Emma Higson was born at Stockport, Cheshire.6
2 Apr 1911	Emma Higson appeared as Wife in the 1911 census in the household of Christopher Higson at 29, Shaw Heath, Edgeley, Stockport, Cheshire. Age 61 , married 36 years; 6 children, all alive , born Bucknell, Wales. Household also included:- John William Higson, Florence Higson, Minnie Higson, Joseph Higson, Christopher Higson and Edna Emma Higson.8
19 Jun 1921	Emma Higson appeared as Wife in the 1921 census in the household of Christopher Higson at 29, Shaw Heath, Stockport, Cheshire. Age 68y 8m , married , Home Duties , born Mynd, Shropshire. Household also included:- John William Higson, Florence Higson, Christopher Higson and Edna Emma Higson.9
19 Apr 1930	Emma Higson died.

Maud Barker¹

• Charts: HIGSON-G