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John Swift

• Charts: Braithwaite, Swift

• Father: Thomas Swift (c 1808-c 1871)
• Mother: Ann Braithwaite (1805-c 1870)

Key Events

Baptism		12 Nov 1837, St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire1
Marriage	Mary Lythgoe	c May 1859, St Paul, Warrington, Lancashire2

Detailed Timeline

c Nov 1837	His birth was registered in Sankey, Warrington R.D., England, in the 1837 OND quarter.3
12 Nov 1837	John Swift was baptized at St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire.1
6 Jun 1841	He appeared as member of the household of Thomas Swift in the 1841 census at Near Gate Wharf, Warrington, Lancashire. Age 5 , born Lancashire. Household also included:- Ann Swift, James Swift, Mary Swift, Peter Swift, Martha Swift and John Whitfield.4
30 Mar 1851	John Swift appeared as Son in the 1851 census in the household of Thomas Swift at Athertons Quay, Warrington, Lancashire. Age 13 , Messenger , born Sankey, Lancashire. Household also included:- Ann Swift, James Braithwaite, Mary Braithwaite, Peter Swift, Martha Swift, John Whitfield and Ann Trevors.5
c May 1859	John Swift, son of Thomas Swift and Ann Braithwaite, married Mary Lythgoe at St Paul, Warrington, Lancashire.2
c May 1859	The marriage was registered in Warrington R.D., England, in 1859 AMJ quarter.6
3 Apr 1881	John Swift appeared as Head in the 1881 census at 25, Priestley Street, Warrington, Lancashire. Age 43 , Married , Joiner , born Warrington, Lancs. Household also included:- Mary Swift and Annie Mary Swift.

Mary Lythgoe

• Charts: Braithwaite, Swift

Key Events

Marriage

John Swift

c May 1859, St Paul, Warrington, Lancashire1

Detailed Timeline

c May 1859	Mary Lythgoe married John Swift, son of Thomas Swift and Ann Braithwaite, at St Paul, Warrington, Lancashire.1
3 Apr 1881	Mary Swift appeared as Wife in the 1881 census in the household of John Swift at 25, Priestley Street, Warrington, Lancashire. Age 41 , Married , born Warrington, Lancs. Household also included:- Annie Mary Swift.

Joseph Swift

• Charts: Braithwaite, Swift

• Father: John Swift (1837-)
• Mother: Mary Lythgoe

Annie Mary Swift

• Charts: Braithwaite, Swift

• Father: John Swift (1837-)
• Mother: Mary Lythgoe

Alfred Swift

• Charts: Braithwaite, Swift

• Father: Peter Swift (1834-)
• Mother: Jane Mee (1838-1878)

Key Events

Birth		22 Oct 1864, Warrington, Lancashire1
Marriage	Elizabeth Ann Clayton	28 Jun 1892, St Peter, Newton in Makerfield, Lancashire2
Death Reg.		c Nov 1902, St Helens, Prescot R.D., England3

Detailed Timeline

22 Oct 1864	Alfred Swift was born at Warrington, Lancashire.1
4 Dec 1864	He was baptized at Methodist Chapel, Warrington, Lancashire. Alfred, son of Peter Swift and Jane his wife.1
2 Apr 1871	He appeared as Son in the 1871 census in the household of Peter Swift at 11, Long Row Terrace, Vulcan, Newton, Warrington, Lancashire. Age 6 , Scholar , born Warrington, Lancashire. Household also included:- Jane Swift, Richard Swift and John Swift.4
3 Apr 1881	Alfred Swift appeared as lodger in the 1881 census in the household of James Fitchett Clayton at 27, Bridge St, Newton in Makerfield, Lancashire. Age 16 , unm , Boiler Maker , born Warrington, Lancs. Household also included:- Eleanor Clayton, Mary Ellen Clayton, Elizabeth Ann Clayton, Eleanor Clayton, Rachel Mary Clayton and Henry Clayton.5
5 Apr 1891	Alfred Swift appeared as Boarder in the 1891 census in the household of James Fitchett Clayton at 39, Derby St, Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire. Age 26 , Single , Pawnbrokers Asst , born Warrington,Lancashire. Household also included:- Eleanor Clayton, Mary Ellen Clayton, Rachel Mary Clayton, Alice Fitchett Clayton and Annie Lilian Rigby Clayton.
28 Jun 1892	Alfred Swift, son of Peter Swift and Jane Mee, married Elizabeth Ann Clayton, daughter of James Fitchett Clayton and Eleanor Rigby, at St Peter, Newton in Makerfield, Lancashire. Alfred, 27, bachelor, pawn broker, Newton; Father:Peter Swift (deceased), fitter Elizabeth Ann, 20, spinster, Newton; Father: James Fichett Clayton, Painter Witnesses: William Frederick Burrows, Mary Ellen Clayton Identified witnesses: Mary Ellen Clayton.2
	The marriage was registered in Warrington R.D., England, in 1892 AMJ quarter.6
22 Jul 1893	His daughter Maud Muriel Swift was born.7
15 May 1895	His daughter Jane Pattison Swift was born.7
23 Jan 1901	His son Harry Swift was born.8
c Nov 1902	Alfred Swift's death was registered in St Helens, Prescot R.D., England. 1902 OND quarter , age 38.3

Maud Muriel Swift¹

• Charts: Braithwaite, Swift

• Father: Alfred Swift¹ (1864-c 1902)
• Mother: Elizabeth Ann Clayton¹ (1871-c 1947)

Detailed Timeline

22 Jul 1893	Maud Muriel Swift was born. Source 1939.2
	Her birth was registered in St Helens, Prescot R.D., England, in the 1893 JAS quarter. MMNClayton.4
2 Apr 1911	She appeared as Niece in the 1911 census in the household of Richard Swift at 77, Harrison St, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire. Age 17 , Single , Apprentice Tracer at Ship Builders , born St Helens, Lancs. Household also included:- Eleanor Swift, Elizabeth Wilson, Jane Pattison Swift and Harold Swift.5
12 Jul 1924	Maud Muriel Swift witnessed the marriage of Herbert Higginson and Jane Pattison Swift at St John the Baptist, Earlstown, Lancashire.6
Sep 1939	Maud Muriel Swift appeared on the 1939 register in the household of Herbert Higginson at The Haven, Main Street, Runcorn, Cheshire. Single; Shorthand Typist - Chemical Works. Also present Jane Pattison Higginson, Marjorie Higginson and Elizabeth Ann Swift.2
2 Jun 1982	Maud Muriel Swift died at 9, Norton Lane, Halton, Runcorn, Cheshire.3
20 Jul 1982	Probate - Maud Muriel Swift of 9 Norton Lane, Halton, Runcorn, Cheshire, died 2 July 1982. Probate at Liverpool.3

Jane Pattison Swift¹

• Charts: Braithwaite, Swift

• Father: Alfred Swift¹ (1864-c 1902)
• Mother: Elizabeth Ann Clayton¹ (1871-c 1947)

Key Events

Birth		15 May 18952
Marriage	Herbert Higginson	12 Jul 1924, St John the Baptist, Earlstown, Lancashire3
Death		14 Aug 1967, Warrington Infirmary, Kendrick Street, Warrington, Cheshire4

Detailed Timeline

15 May 1895	Jane Pattison Swift was born. Source 1939.2
May 1895	Her birth was registered in St Helens, Prescot R.D., England, in the 1895 AMJ quarter. MMN Clayton.1
2 Apr 1911	She appeared as Niece in the 1911 census in the household of Richard Swift at 77, Harrison St, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire. Age 15 , Single , born St Helens, Lancs. Household also included:- Eleanor Swift, Elizabeth Wilson, Maud Muriel Swift and Harold Swift.5
12 May 1917	Her daughter Marjorie Higginson was born at Runcorn, Cheshire.
12 Jul 1924	Jane Pattison Swift, daughter of Alfred Swift and Elizabeth Ann Clayton, married Herbert Higginson at St John the Baptist, Earlstown, Lancashire. Herbert Higginson, 39, Widower, Fitter, Holt Lane, Halton, Cheshire; Father: Charles Higginson, Farmer Jane Pattison Swift, 29, Spinster, The Vicarage, Earlestown; Father: Alfred Swift (deceased), Boiler Maker Witnesses: M M Swift, H Lord Identified witnesses: Maud Muriel Swift.3
Sep 1939	Jane Pattison Higginson appeared on the 1939 register in the household of Herbert Higginson at The Haven, Main Street, Runcorn, Cheshire. Married; UDD. Also present Marjorie Higginson, Elizabeth Ann Swift and Maud Muriel Swift.2
14 Aug 1967	Jane Pattison Higginson died at Warrington Infirmary, Kendrick Street, Warrington, Cheshire. Source probate.4
Aug 1967	Jane Pattison Higginson's death was registered in Warrington R.D., England. 1967 JAS quarter , Age 72.6
18 Oct 1967	Probate - Jane Pattison Higginson of 142 Main Street, Halton, Runcorn, Cheshire, died 14 August 1967 at Warrington Infirmary. Probate at Chester to Herbert Higginson, retired foreman fitter.

Wilmot Swift

• Charts: Braithwaite, Swift

• Father: Alfred Swift (1864-c 1902)
• Mother: Elizabeth Ann Clayton (1871-c 1947)

Harry Swift¹

• Charts: Braithwaite, Swift

• Father: Alfred Swift¹ (1864-c 1902)
• Mother: Elizabeth Ann Clayton¹ (1871-c 1947)

Marjorie Higginson

• Father: Herbert Higginson (1885-1975)
• Mother: Jane Pattison Swift (1895-1967)

Herbert Higginson

• Charts: Braithwaite, Swift

Key Events

Birth		9 Feb 18851
Marriage	Jane Pattison Swift	12 Jul 1924, St John the Baptist, Earlstown, Lancashire2
Death		10 Nov 1975, 142, Main Street, Runcorn, Cheshire3

Detailed Timeline

9 Feb 1885	Herbert Higginson was born. Source 1939.1
12 May 1917	His daughter Marjorie Higginson was born at Runcorn, Cheshire.
12 Jul 1924	Herbert Higginson married Jane Pattison Swift, daughter of Alfred Swift and Elizabeth Ann Clayton, at St John the Baptist, Earlstown, Lancashire. Herbert Higginson, 39, Widower, Fitter, Holt Lane, Halton, Cheshire; Father: Charles Higginson, Farmer Jane Pattison Swift, 29, Spinster, The Vicarage, Earlestown; Father: Alfred Swift (deceased), Boiler Maker Witnesses: M M Swift, H Lord Identified witnesses: Maud Muriel Swift.2
Sep 1939	Herbert Higginson appeared on the 1939 population register at The Haven, Main Street, Runcorn, Cheshire. Married; Chemical Works; Foreman Fitter. Also present Jane Pattison Higginson, Marjorie Higginson, Elizabeth Ann Swift and Maud Muriel Swift.4
14 Aug 1967	His wife, Jane died Warrington Infirmary, Kendrick Street, Warrington, Cheshire.3
18 Oct 1967	Herbert Higginson was an executor of Jane Pattison Higginson's estate.
10 Nov 1975	Herbert Higginson died at 142, Main Street, Runcorn, Cheshire.3
9 Dec 1975	Probate - Herbert Higginson of 142 Main Street, Halton, Runcorn, Cheshire, died 10 November 1975. Probate at Liverpool.3

Martha Swift

• Charts: Braithwaite, Swift

• Father: Thomas Swift (c 1808-c 1871)
• Mother: Ann Braithwaite (1805-c 1870)

Detailed Timeline

Feb 1841	Her birth was registered in Warrington R.D., England, in the 1841 JFM quarter.1,2
7 Mar 1841	Martha Swift was baptized at St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire. Martha, child of Thomas & Ann Swift; Abode:Atherton's Quay; Father's Occupation: Flatman.3
6 Jun 1841	She appeared as member of the household of Thomas Swift in the 1841 census at Near Gate Wharf, Warrington, Lancashire. Age 3mon , born Lancashire. Household also included:- Ann Swift, James Swift, Mary Swift, Peter Swift, John Swift and John Whitfield.4
30 Mar 1851	Martha Swift appeared as Daughter in the 1851 census in the household of Thomas Swift at Athertons Quay, Warrington, Lancashire. Age 10 , Scholar , born Warrington, Lancashire. Household also included:- Ann Swift, James Braithwaite, Mary Braithwaite, Peter Swift, John Swift, John Whitfield and Ann Trevors.5

Peter Swift

• Charts: Braithwaite, Swift

• Father: Thomas Swift (c 1808-c 1871)
• Mother: Ann Braithwaite (1805-c 1870)

Key Events

Baptism		19 Oct 1834, St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire1
Marr Reg	Jane Mee	c Feb 1857, Warrington R.D., England2

Detailed Timeline

19 Oct 1834	Peter Swift was baptized at St Mary Chapel, Great Sankey, Warrington, Lancashire. Peter son of Thomas & Anne Swift; Abode:Great Sankey; Father's Occupation:Flatman.1
6 Jun 1841	He appeared as member of the household of Thomas Swift in the 1841 census at Near Gate Wharf, Warrington, Lancashire. Age 7 , born Lancashire. Household also included:- Ann Swift, James Swift, Mary Swift, John Swift, Martha Swift and John Whitfield.3
30 Mar 1851	Peter Swift appeared as Son in the 1851 census in the household of Thomas Swift at Athertons Quay, Warrington, Lancashire. Age 16 , Mechanic , born Sankey, Lancashire. Household also included:- Ann Swift, James Braithwaite, Mary Braithwaite, John Swift, Martha Swift, John Whitfield and Ann Trevors.4
c Feb 1857	The marriage of Peter Swift and Jane Mee was registered in Warrington R.D., England, in 1857 JFM quarter.2
2 Dec 1857	His son Thomas Swift was born.
7 Apr 1861	Peter Swift appeared as Head in the 1861 census at St Domingo Street, Westwood, Oldham, Lancashire. Age 26 , married , Machine maker , born Warrington, Lancashire. Household also included:- Jane Swift.5
22 Oct 1864	His son Alfred Swift was born at Warrington, Lancashire.6
25 Mar 1868	His son Richard Swift was born at Newton, Lancashire.7
c 1871	His son John Swift was born at Newton, Lancashire.
2 Apr 1871	Peter Swift appeared as Head in the 1871 census at 11, Long Row Terrace, Vulcan, Newton, Warrington, Lancashire. Age 36 , Married , Tool fitter , born Warrington, Lancashire. Household also included:- Jane Swift, Alfred Swift, Richard Swift and John Swift.8
6 Mar 1876	His daughter Ellen Ann Swift was born at Oldham, Lancashire.9

Jane Mee

• Charts: Braithwaite, Swift

Key Events

Baptism		11 Nov 1838, St Elphin, Warrington, Lancashire2
Marr Reg	Peter Swift	c Feb 1857, Warrington R.D., England1
Death Reg.		Jun 1878, Ardwick, Chorlton R.D., England3
Burial		3 Jun 1878, Warrington Cemetery, Manchester Road, Warrington, Lancashire4

Detailed Timeline

11 Nov 1838	Jane Mee was baptized at St Elphin, Warrington, Lancashire. Jane Mee, child of Ellen Mee; Abode:Bank Street.2
c Feb 1857	The marriage of Jane Mee and Peter Swift, son of Thomas Swift and Ann Braithwaite, was registered in Warrington R.D., England, in 1857 JFM quarter.1
2 Dec 1857	Her son Thomas Swift was born.
7 Apr 1861	Jane Swift appeared as Wife in the 1861 census in the household of Peter Swift at St Domingo Street, Westwood, Oldham, Lancashire. Age 22 , M , born Warrington, Lancashire.5
22 Oct 1864	Her son Alfred Swift was born at Warrington, Lancashire.6
25 Mar 1868	Her son Richard Swift was born at Newton, Lancashire.7
c 1871	Her son John Swift was born at Newton, Lancashire.
2 Apr 1871	Jane Swift appeared as Wife in the 1871 census in the household of Peter Swift at 11, Long Row Terrace, Vulcan, Newton, Warrington, Lancashire. Age 32 , Married , born Warrington, Lancashire. Household also included:- Alfred Swift, Richard Swift and John Swift.8
6 Mar 1876	Her daughter Ellen Ann Swift was born at Oldham, Lancashire.9
Jun 1878	Jane Swift's death was registered in Ardwick, Chorlton R.D., England. 1878 AMJ quarter , Age 39.3
3 Jun 1878	She was buried at Warrington Cemetery, Manchester Road, Warrington, Lancashire. Age 39, Abode:West Gorton, Grave 542, Same grave as 1st child Thomas.4

Thomas Swift

• Charts: Braithwaite, Swift

• Father: Peter Swift (1834-)
• Mother: Jane Mee (1838-1878)

Key Events

Birth		2 Dec 1857
Death Reg.		Dec 1859, Oldham R.D., England1
Burial		13 Dec 1859, Warrington Cemetery, Manchester Road, Warrington, Lancashire2

Detailed Timeline

2 Dec 1857	Thomas Swift was born.
	His birth was registered in Oldham R.D., England.
3 Jan 1858	He was baptized at Methodist Circuit, Warrington, Lancashire.
Dec 1859	Thomas Swift's death was registered in Oldham R.D., England. 1859 OND quarter , Age 2.1
13 Dec 1859	He was buried at Warrington Cemetery, Manchester Road, Warrington, Lancashire. Grave: 542, Section:DISS SEC B, B/C No 1496, Abode: Oldham.2

Richard Swift

• Charts: Braithwaite, Swift

• Father: Peter Swift (1834-)
• Mother: Jane Mee (1838-1878)

Key Events

Birth		25 Mar 1868, Newton, Lancashire1
Marr Reg	Eleanor Wilson	c Feb 1891, Barrow-in-Furness R.D., England2
Death		9 Feb 1952, Low Beckside, Kirkby-in-Furness, Lancashire3
Burial		13 Feb 1952, Barrow Cemetery & Crematorium, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire4

Detailed Timeline

25 Mar 1868	Richard Swift was born at Newton, Lancashire.1
2 Apr 1871	He appeared as Son in the 1871 census in the household of Peter Swift at 11, Long Row Terrace, Vulcan, Newton, Warrington, Lancashire. Age 3 , born Newton, Lancashire. Household also included:- Jane Swift, Alfred Swift and John Swift.5
3 Apr 1881	Richard Swift appeared as Inmate in the 1881 census at Warrington Union Temp School, Warrington, Lancashire. Age 13 , scholar , born Warrington, Lancashire.
c Feb 1891	The marriage of Richard Swift and Eleanor Wilson, daughter of William Steele and Eliza Jane Glendenning, was registered in Barrow-in-Furness R.D., England, in 1891 JFM. Eleanor Wilson formerly Steel(e) ?2
31 Mar 1901	Richard Swift appeared as Head in the 1901 census at 77, Harrison St, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire. Age 33 , married , Metal Planer , born Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire. Household also included:- Eleanor Swift, Elizabeth Wilson and Mary Steele.
1907	His son Harold Swift was born.
2 Apr 1911	Richard Swift appeared as Head in the 1911 census at 77, Harrison St, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire. Age 43 , married , Metal Planer, Engineers, Ships , born Vulcan, Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire. Household also included:- Eleanor Swift, Elizabeth Wilson, Maud Muriel Swift, Jane Pattison Swift and Harold Swift.6
10 Feb 1914	Richard Swift was an executor of Hannah Jackson's estate.3
27 Sep 1933	Richard Swift was an executor of Eleanor Swift's estate.3
Sep 1939	Richard Swift appeared on the 1939 population register at Thornbank, Abbey Rd, Dalton-in-Furness, Lancashire. Widowed; Metal Planer Retired.1
9 Feb 1952	He died at Low Beckside, Kirkby-in-Furness, Lancashire.3
	Richard Swift's death was registered in Ulverston R.D., England. 1952 JFM quarter , age 84.7
13 Feb 1952	He was buried at Barrow Cemetery & Crematorium, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire. Age 83 years, Grave 1824 in Section 4 Non-conformist.4
25 Feb 1952	Probate - Richard Swift of Low Beckside, Kirkby-in-Furness, Lancashire, died 9 February 1952. Probate at Manchester, John Goole, solicitor.3

John Swift

• Charts: Braithwaite, Swift

• Father: Peter Swift (1834-)
• Mother: Jane Mee (1838-1878)

Ellen Ann Swift¹

• Charts: Braithwaite, Swift

• Father: Peter Swift¹ (1834-)
• Mother: Jane Mee¹ (1838-1878)

Detailed Timeline

6 Mar 1876	Ellen Ann Swift was born at Oldham, Lancashire.2
	Her birth was registered in Oldham R.D., England, in the 1876 AMJ quarter. MMN MEE.3
17 May 1879	She was baptized at Methodist Circuit, Warrington, Lancashire. Ellen Ann daughter of Peter & Jane Swift; Abode:Oldham.2

Harold Swift

• Charts: Braithwaite, Swift

• Adoptive father: Richard Swift (1868-1952)