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Gertrude Goodier¹

• Charts: HIGSON-G

• Father: John Goodier¹ (1832-1912)
• Mother: Elizabeth Higson¹ (1834-c 1880)

William Higson

• Charts: HIGSON-G

• Father: William Higson (1801-1866)
• Mother: Mary Moore (1806-1847)

Key Events

Birth Reg.		Aug 1838, Chorlton, Manchester, Lancashire1
Marriage	Harriet Wood	31 Dec 1860, St John, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire2
Death		10 Apr 1877, 83, Travis Street, Manchester, Lancashire3

Detailed Timeline

Aug 1838	His birth was registered in Chorlton, Manchester, Lancashire.1
26 Aug 1838	William Higson was baptized at Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire. Father William Higson Mother Mary.4
6 Jun 1841	He appeared as member of the household of William Higson in the 1841 census at Levenshulme, Lancashire. Age 2 , born Lancashire. Household also included:- Mary Higson, John Higson, Margaret Higson, Elizabeth Higson, Mary Higson and Ellen Higson.5
30 Mar 1851	William Higson appeared as Son in the 1851 census in the household of William Higson at Talleyrand, Levenshulme, Lancashire. Age 12 , Plater down at printworks , born Levenshulme, Lancashire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Higson, Ellen Higson, James Higson, Joseph Oldham and James McLaugh.6
31 Dec 1860	William Higson, son of William Higson and Mary Moore, married Harriet Wood, daughter of George Wood and Elizabeth Needham, 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?2
	The marriage was registered in Manchester R.D., England, in 1860 OND quarter.7
7 Apr 1861	William Higson appeared as Head in the 1861 census at 1, Westhead St, Adwick, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 22 , married , Blacksmith , born Levenshulme, Lancashire. Household also included:- Harriet Higson.8
2 Apr 1871	William Higson appeared as Head in the 1871 census at 70, Ogden St, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 32 , mar , Smith employing 2 men , born Levenshulme, Lancashire. Household also included:- Harriet Higson, Elizabeth A Higson and William Wood.
10 Apr 1877	William Higson died at 83, Travis Street, Manchester, Lancashire.3
	William Higson's death was registered in Manchester R.D., England. 1877 AMJ quarter , age 38.9
14 May 1877	Probate - William Higson of 83 Travis St, Manchester, died 10 April 1877. Will proved at Manchester, Lancashire, to Harriet Higson, widow, the relict & sole executor.3

Elizabeth A Higson

• Charts: HIGSON-G

• Father: William Higson (1838-1877)
• Mother: Harriet Wood (1836-1911)

Key Events

Birth Reg.		c Aug 1868, Ardwick, Chorlton R.D., England2
Marriage	James Ryder	19 Dec 1891, St Thomas, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire1
Death Reg.		May 1913, Chorlton R.D., England3
Burial		22 May 1913, Southern Cemetery, Manchester, Lancashire4

Detailed Timeline

c Aug 1868	Her birth was registered in Ardwick, Chorlton R.D., England, in the 1868 JAS quarter.2
2 Apr 1871	Elizabeth A Higson appeared as Daughter in the 1871 census in the household of William Higson at 70, Ogden St, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 2 , born Ardwick, Lancashire. Household also included:- Harriet Higson and William Wood.
3 Apr 1881	Elizabeth A Higson appeared as Step-Daughter in the 1881 census in the household of James Lowndes at 7, Airey St, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 12 , Scholar , born Ardwick, Lancashire. Household also included:- Harriet Lowndes and Ernest W Wood.5
5 Apr 1891	Elizabeth A Higson appeared as Step-daughter in the 1891 census in the household of James Lowndes at 26, William St, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 22 , unm , Mantle Finisher (Dress) , born Ardwick, Lancashire. Household also included:- Harriet Lowndes.6
19 Dec 1891	Elizabeth A Higson, daughter of William Higson and Harriet Wood, married James Ryder at St Thomas, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire. James Ryder, 24, Bachelor,Warehouseman,53 Vernon Street Ardwick; Father: None given Elizabeth Ann Higson, 23, Spinster, St Silas Parish, Ardwick; Father: William Higson (Deceased), Blacksmith Henry Wood, Jane Wood.1
13 Feb 1892	Her son James Ryder was born.7,8
27 Jan 1896	Her son Jack Ryder was born.9
2 Apr 1911	Elizabeth Ann Ryder appeared as Wife in the 1911 census in the household of James Ryder at 5, Ernest Street, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 44 , Married 21 years, 5 children, 2 living, 3 died , Cotton Piecer , born Manchester, Lancashire. Household also included:- James Ryder and Jack Ryder.10
May 1913	Elizabeth Ann Ryder's death was registered in Chorlton R.D., England. 1913 AMJ quarter , age 46.3
22 May 1913	She was buried at Southern Cemetery, Manchester, Lancashire. Grave: E 1385.4

James Arthur Ryder

• Charts: HIGSON-G

• Father: James Ryder
• Mother: Elizabeth A Higson (c 1868-1913)

William Ryder¹

• Charts: HIGSON-G

• Father: James Ryder¹
• Mother: Elizabeth A Higson¹ (c 1868-1913)

Detailed Timeline

4 Nov 1895	William Ryder was born at 17, Alderman Street, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire. Source baptism register.2
Nov 1895	His birth was registered in Chorlton R.D., England, in the 1895 OND quarter. MMN Higson.1
22 Jan 1896	He was baptized at St Thomas, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire. Private Baptism on 4 November 1895, Son of James and Elizabeth Ann Ryder of 17 Alderman Street, Railway Employee Admitted to the church 22 Jan 1896.3
bt 1896 - 1899	He died. son born 1899 given name William, 1911 census gave 3 children dead, death registration not found.

William Ryder¹

• Charts: HIGSON-G

• Father: James Ryder¹
• Mother: Elizabeth A Higson¹ (c 1868-1913)

Key Events

Baptism		2 Aug 1899, St Thomas, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire2
Death Reg.		c Sep 1899, Chorlton R.D., England1

Detailed Timeline

6 May 1899	William Ryder was born at 8, Chorley Place, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire. Source baptism record.2
2 Aug 1899	He was baptized at St Thomas, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire. Son of James and Elizabeth Ann Ryder of 8 Chorley Place, Spinner.2
c Sep 1899	William Ryder's death was registered in Chorlton R.D., England. 1899 JAS quarter , age 0.1

Jack Ryder

• Charts: HIGSON-G

• Father: James Ryder
• Mother: Elizabeth A Higson (c 1868-1913)

Key Events

Birth		27 Jan 18961
Marriage	Mildred Fleming	3 May 1915, St Andrew, Ancoats, Manchester, Lancashire2
Death Reg.		c Nov 1965, Manchester R.D., England3

Detailed Timeline

27 Jan 1896	Jack Ryder was born. Source 1939 register.1
2 Apr 1911	He appeared as Son in the 1911 census in the household of James Ryder at 5, Ernest Street, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 15 , Single , born Ardwick, Lancashire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Ann Ryder and James Ryder.4
3 May 1915	Jack Ryder, son of James Ryder and Elizabeth A Higson, married Mildred Fleming at St Andrew, Ancoats, Manchester, Lancashire. Jack Ryder, 20, Bachelor, Soldier, 80 Long Street; Father: James Ryder (Deceased), Cotton Spinner Mildred Fleming, 20, Spinster, Tie Maker, 15 Chapel Street; Father: George Fleming (Dedeased), Foreman Painter Witnesses: Fred Tomlinson, Alice Tomlinson.2
Sep 1939	Jack Ryder appeared on the 1939 population register at 8, Southern Drive, Manchester, Lancashire. Married, Printers Assistant. Also present Mildred Ryder.1
c Nov 1965	Jack Ryder's death was registered in Manchester R.D., England. 1965 OND quarter , age 69.3

James Ryder

• Charts: HIGSON-G

• Father: James Ryder
• Mother: Elizabeth A Higson (c 1868-1913)

Key Events

Birth		13 Feb 18921,2
Marriage	Celia Roberts	8 Aug 1914, St Paul, Bradford, Manchester, Lancashire3

Detailed Timeline

13 Feb 1892	James Ryder was born. Source Baptism register, School Log and 1939 register.1,2
13 Mar 1892	He was baptized. Son of James and Elizabeth Ann Ryder.4
bt 21 Feb 1899 - 20 Apr 1900	He was educated bt 21 Feb 1899 - 20 Apr 1900 at St Thomas Day School, Ardwick, Manchester, Lancashire.2
2 Apr 1911	He appeared as Son in the 1911 census in the household of James Ryder at 5, Ernest Street, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 19 , Single , Cop Packer , born Ardwick, Lancashire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Ann Ryder and Jack Ryder.5
8 Aug 1914	James Ryder, son of James Ryder and Elizabeth A Higson, married Celia Roberts at St Paul, Bradford, Manchester, Lancashire. James Ryder, 22, Bachelor, Cop Packer, 38 Mill Street; Father: James Ryder (deceased), Spinner Celia Roberts, 23, Spinster, 38 Mill Street; Father: David Roberts (deceased), Blacksmith Bertie Smith, Sarah Ann Roberts.3
6 Feb 1915	His son Jack Ryder was born.6
11 Dec 1915	James Ryder began military service. Royal Army Service Corp, Regimental number: 427305, Next of Kin: Celia Ryder, Wife, 66 Hutchinson Strret, Bradford, Manchester.7
23 Oct 1919	He ended military service.7
Sep 1939	He appeared on the 1939 population register at 11, Gloucester Avenue, Levenshulme, Lancashire. Married, Printers assistant. Also present Celia Ryder and Jack Ryder.1

Jack Ryder¹

• Father: James Ryder¹ (1892-)
• Mother: Celia Roberts¹ (1891-)

Christopher Higson¹

• Charts: HIGSON-G

• Father: William Higson¹ (1801-1866)
• Mother: Elizabeth Davenport¹ (1814-)

Key Events

Birth		19 Jun 1851, Rusholme, Lancashire2
Marriage	Emma Miles	19 Sep 1875, St Thomas, Heaton Chapel, Heaton Norris, Lancashire3
Death		26 Sep 1937, 29, Shaw Heath, Edgeley, Stockport, Cheshire4

Detailed Timeline

19 Jun 1851	Christopher Higson was born at Rusholme, Lancashire. Source baptism register.2
	His birth was registered in Ardwick, Chorlton R.D., England, in the 1851 JAS quarter.5
12 Oct 1856	He was baptized at Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire. Son of William & Elizabeth Higson; Abode: Rusholme; Father's occupation: Labourer.2
7 Apr 1861	He appeared as Son in the 1861 census in the household of Elizabeth Davenport at Midway, Rusholme, Lancashire. Age 9 , Scholar , born Levenshulme, Lancs. Household also included:- Joseph Oldham.6
19 Sep 1875	Christopher Higson, son of William Higson and Elizabeth Davenport, married Emma Miles, daughter of John Miles and Mary Morris, 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.3
17 Nov 1875	His son John William Higson was born at Levenshulme, Lancashire.7
24 Jan 1881	His daughter Florence Higson was born at Gorton, Lancashire.8
20 Jan 1883	His daughter Annie Higson was born.9
1889	His son Joseph Higson was born at Stockport, Cheshire.10
26 Aug 1892	His son Christopher Higson was born.11
1897	His daughter Edna Emma Higson was born at Stockport, Cheshire.10
2 Apr 1911	Christopher Higson appeared as Head in the 1911 census at 29, Shaw Heath, Edgeley, Stockport, Cheshire. Age 58 , married , Invalid , born Levenshulme, Lancashire. Household also included:- Emma Higson, John William Higson, Florence Higson, Minnie Higson, Joseph Higson, Christopher Higson and Edna Emma Higson.12
19 Jun 1921	Christopher Higson appeared as Head in the 1921 census at 29, Shaw Heath, Stockport, Cheshire. Age 70y , married , ex-engineman, L&NWR , born Levenshulme, Lancashire. Household also included:- Emma Higson, John William Higson, Florence Higson, Christopher Higson and Edna Emma Higson.13
26 Sep 1937	Christopher Higson died at 29, Shaw Heath, Edgeley, Stockport, Cheshire.4
	Christopher Higson's death was registered in Stockport R.D., England. 1937 JAS quarter , age 86.14
13 Oct 1937	Probate - Christopher Higson of 29 Shaw Heath, Edgeley, Stockport, died 26 September 1937. Probate at Chester to Florence Higson, spinsters; Edna Emma Higson.4

John William Higson¹

• Charts: HIGSON-G

• Father: Christopher Higson¹ (1851-1937)
• Mother: Emma Miles¹ (c 1854-1930)

Detailed Timeline

17 Nov 1875	John William Higson was born at Levenshulme, Lancashire. Source baptism register.2
30 Apr 1876	He was baptized at St Peter, Levenshulme, Lancashire. John William, child of Christopher & Emma Higson; Abode: Levenshulme; Father's Occupation: Fireman.2
2 Apr 1911	He appeared as Son in the 1911 census in the household of Christopher Higson at 29, Shaw Heath, Edgeley, Stockport, Cheshire. Age 35 , Single , Labourer, fitters, locomotive , born Levenshulme, Lancashire. Household also included:- Emma Higson, Florence Higson, Minnie Higson, Joseph Higson, Christopher Higson and Edna Emma Higson.4
19 Jun 1921	John William Higson appeared as Son in the 1921 census in the household of Christopher Higson at 29, Shaw Heath, Stockport, Cheshire. Age 45y 7m , single , Labourer, L&NWR Loco Dept, Edgeley, Stockport , born Levenshulme, Lancashire. Household also included:- Emma Higson, Florence Higson, Christopher Higson and Edna Emma Higson.5
c Feb 1934	John William Higson's death was registered in Stockport R.D., England. 1934 JFM quarter , age 58.3

Florence Higson¹

• Charts: HIGSON-G

• Father: Christopher Higson¹ (1851-1937)
• Mother: Emma Miles¹ (c 1854-1930)

Detailed Timeline

24 Jan 1881	Florence Higson was born at Gorton, Lancashire. Source 1939 register.2
5 Mar 1882	She was baptized at St Mark, Gorton, Lancashire. Child of Christopher & Emma Higson; Abode: W.Gorton; Father's occupation: Railway driver.1
2 Apr 1911	She appeared as Daughter in the 1911 census in the household of Christopher Higson at 29, Shaw Heath, Edgeley, Stockport, Cheshire. Age 28 , Single , Mill Hand, weaver, Cotton , born Gorton, Lancashire. Household also included:- Emma Higson, John William Higson, Minnie Higson, Joseph Higson, Christopher Higson and Edna Emma Higson.4
19 Jun 1921	Florence Higson appeared as Daughter in the 1921 census in the household of Christopher Higson at 29, Shaw Heath, Stockport, Cheshire. Age 41y 5m , single , Woollen worker, Card room, Holland & Sons, Shaw Heath Mills, Stockport , born Longsight, Lancashire. Household also included:- Emma Higson, John William Higson, Christopher Higson and Edna Emma Higson.5
13 Oct 1937	Florence Higson was an executrix of Christopher Higson's estate.6
Sep 1939	Florence Higson appeared on the 1939 population register at 29, Shaw Heath, Edgeley, Stockport, Cheshire. Single; Wool Frame Tenter. Also present Edna Emma Higson.2
22 Aug 1966	Florence Higson died. Source memorial stone.3

Annie Higson¹

• Charts: HIGSON-G

• Father: Christopher Higson¹ (1851-1937)
• Mother: Emma Miles¹ (c 1854-1930)

Joseph Higson¹

• Charts: HIGSON-G

• Father: Christopher Higson¹ (1851-1937)
• Mother: Emma Miles¹ (c 1854-1930)

Edna Emma Higson¹

• Charts: HIGSON-G

• Father: Christopher Higson¹ (1851-1937)
• Mother: Emma Miles¹ (c 1854-1930)

Christopher Higson¹

• Charts: HIGSON-G

• Father: Christopher Higson¹ (1851-1937)
• Mother: Emma Miles¹ (c 1854-1930)