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John Gerard Bancks¹

• Charts: Bancks

• Father: William Bancks¹ (1781-1854)
• Mother: Mary Willis¹

Key Events

Birth		19 Oct 1832, Chapel Lane, Wigan, Lancashire1
Marriage	Elizabeth Thompson	28 Jun 1857, St Thomas, Wigan, Lancashire2
Death Reg.		Nov 1901, Chester R.D., England3
Burial		2 Dec 1901, St Bartholomew, Barrow, Cheshire4

Detailed Timeline

19 Oct 1832	John Gerard Bancks was born at Chapel Lane, Wigan, Lancashire.1
2 Nov 1832	He was baptized at All Saints, Wigan, Lancashire. 2nd son of William and Mary Bancks, Chapel Lane, Manufacturer.1
6 Jun 1841	He appeared as member of the household of William Bancks in the 1841 census at Hallgate, Wigan, Lancashire. Age 8 , born Lancashire. Household also included:- Isabel Bancks, Ann Bancks, Elizabeth Bancks, William Bancks, William Bancks, James Bancks and Henry Bancks.5
30 Mar 1851	John Gerard Bancks appeared as Son in the 1851 census in the household of William Bancks at Douglas Terrace, Wigan, Lancashire. Age 18 , Unm , Labourer , born Wigan, Lancashire. Household also included:- Mary Bancks, William Bancks and Henry Bancks.6
28 Jun 1857	John Gerard Bancks, son of William Bancks and Mary Willis, married Elizabeth Thompson at St Thomas, Wigan, Lancashire. John Gerard Bancks, 25, Bachelor, Joiner, Clayton Street; Father: William Bancks (deceased) Elizabeth Thompson, 22, Spinster, Clayton Street; Father: George Thompson, Labourer Witnesses: Edward Jackson, Elizabeth Jackson Identified witnesses: Edward Jackson and Elizabeth Jackson.2
7 Apr 1861	John Gerard Bancks appeared as Head in the 1861 census at 9, Fosbrooke Street, Chester, Cheshire. Age 29 , Married , House Joiner , born Wigan, Lancashire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Bancks, George Bancks and Martha Ann Bancks.7
2 Apr 1871	John Gerard Bancks appeared as Head in the 1871 census at 9, Back Queen Street, Chester, Cheshire. Age 39 , Married , Joiner , born Wigan, Lancashire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Bancks, George Bancks, Martha Ann Bancks, Elizabeth Bancks, Mary Bancks, Alice Bancks and Isabella Bancks.8
3 Apr 1881	John Gerard Bancks appeared as Head in the 1881 census at 9, Back Queen Street, Chester, Cheshire. Age 48 , Married , Joiner , born Wigan, Lancashire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Bancks, George Bancks, Alice Bancks and Isabella Bancks.9
5 Apr 1891	John Gerard Bancks appeared as Head in the 1891 census at 9, Back Queen Street, Chester, Cheshire. Age 59 , Married , Joiner , born Wigan, Lancashire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Bancks and Isabella Bancks.10
31 Mar 1901	John Gerard Bancks appeared as Father in Law in the 1901 census in the household of William Henry Bennett at 60, Trafford Street, Chester, Cheshire. Age 68 , Widower , Wood Joiner , born Chester, Cheshire. Household also included:- Isabella Bennett, William Henry Bennett and Rose Isabella Bennett.11
Nov 1901	John Gerard Bancks's death was registered in Chester R.D., England. 1901 OND quarter , age 59 , error with age should be 69.3
2 Dec 1901	He was buried at St Bartholomew, Barrow, Cheshire. Age: 69, Abode: 60 Trafford Street.4

Elizabeth Bancks¹

• Charts: Bancks

• Father: John Gerard Bancks¹ (1832-1901)
• Mother: Elizabeth Thompson¹ (c 1837-1899)

Detailed Timeline

Jul 1862	Her birth was registered in Great Boughton R.D., England, in the 1862 JAS quarter. MMN Thompson.1
6 Jul 1862	Elizabeth Bancks was baptized at St John, Chester, Cheshire. Daughter of John and Elizabeth Bancks, Back Queen Street, Joiner.2
2 Apr 1871	She appeared as Daughter in the 1871 census in the household of John Gerard Bancks at 9, Back Queen Street, Chester, Cheshire. Age 9 , Scholar , born Chester, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Bancks, George Bancks, Martha Ann Bancks, Mary Bancks, Alice Bancks and Isabella Bancks.3
3 Apr 1881	Elizabeth Bancks appeared as Servant in the 1881 census at Mostyn House School, Parkgate, Neston, Cheshire. Age 19 , Single , Laundry Maid , born Chester, Cheshire.4

Alice Bancks¹

• Charts: Bancks

• Father: John Gerard Bancks¹ (1832-1901)
• Mother: Elizabeth Thompson¹ (c 1837-1899)

Key Events

Birth Reg.		c Aug 1865, Great Boughton R.D., England1
Marriage	James Whitby King	9 Feb 1891, St John, Chester, Cheshire2
Death Reg.		c Nov 1897, Chester R.D., England3

Detailed Timeline

c Aug 1865	Her birth was registered in Great Boughton R.D., England, in the 1865 JAS quarter. MMN Thompson.1
2 Apr 1871	Alice Bancks appeared as Daughter in the 1871 census in the household of John Gerard Bancks at 9, Back Queen Street, Chester, Cheshire. Age 3 , Scholar , born Chester, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Bancks, George Bancks, Martha Ann Bancks, Elizabeth Bancks, Mary Bancks and Isabella Bancks.4
3 Apr 1881	Alice Bancks appeared as Daughter in the 1881 census in the household of John Gerard Bancks at 9, Back Queen Street, Chester, Cheshire. Age 14 , Scholar , born Chester, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Bancks, George Bancks and Isabella Bancks.5
9 Feb 1891	Alice Bancks, daughter of John Gerard Bancks and Elizabeth Thompson, married James Whitby King at St John, Chester, Cheshire. James Whitby King, 24, Bachelor, Wheelwright, Ellesmere Port; Father: Thomas King, Labourer Alice Mellor, 23, Spinster, 9 Back Queen Street, Chester; Father: John Gerard Bancks, Joiner Witnesses: James McFee, Isabella Bancks Identified witnesses: Isabella Bancks.2
5 Apr 1891	Alice King appeared as Wife in the 1891 census in the household of James Whitby King at 34, St James Street, Chester, Cheshire. Age 23 , Married , born Chester, Cheshire.6
c Nov 1897	Alice King's death was registered in Chester R.D., England. 1897 OND quarter , age 30.3

Isabella Bancks¹

• Charts: Bancks

• Father: John Gerard Bancks¹ (1832-1901)
• Mother: Elizabeth Thompson¹ (c 1837-1899)

Key Events

Birth Reg.		c Nov 1869, Great Boughton R.D., England1
Marriage	William Henry Bennett	27 Dec 1897, St John, Chester, Cheshire2
Death		13 Sep 19033
Burial		17 Sep 1903, Overleigh Old Cemetery, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire3

Detailed Timeline

c Nov 1869	Her birth was registered in Great Boughton R.D., England, in the 1869 OND quarter. MMN Thompson.1
2 Apr 1871	Isabella Bancks appeared as Daughter in the 1871 census in the household of John Gerard Bancks at 9, Back Queen Street, Chester, Cheshire. Age 1 , born Chester, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Bancks, George Bancks, Martha Ann Bancks, Elizabeth Bancks, Mary Bancks and Alice Bancks.4
3 Apr 1881	Isabella Bancks appeared as Daughter in the 1881 census in the household of John Gerard Bancks at 9, Back Queen Street, Chester, Cheshire. Age 11 , Scholar , born Chester, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Bancks, George Bancks and Alice Bancks.5
4 Mar 1889	Isabella Bancks witnessed the marriage of William Mellor and Mary Bancks at St Paul, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire.2
9 Feb 1891	Isabella Bancks witnessed the marriage of James Whitby King and Alice Bancks at St John, Chester, Cheshire.2
5 Apr 1891	Isabella Bancks appeared as Daughter in the 1891 census in the household of John Gerard Bancks at 9, Back Queen Street, Chester, Cheshire. Age 21 , Single , Dressmaker , born Chester, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Bancks.6
27 Dec 1897	Isabella Bancks, daughter of John Gerard Bancks and Elizabeth Thompson, married William Henry Bennett at St John, Chester, Cheshire. William Henry Bennett, 31, Bachelor, Striker, 104 Brook Street; Father: Thomas Bennett, Smith Isabella Bancks, 28, Spinster, 9 Back Queen Street; Father: John Bancks, Joiner Witnesses: Herbert Thomas Bennett, Maggie Astbury Identified witnesses: Margaret Astbury.2
31 Mar 1901	Isabella Bennett appeared as Wife in the 1901 census in the household of William Henry Bennett at 60, Trafford Street, Chester, Cheshire. Age 31 , Married , born Chester, Cheshire. Household also included:- William Henry Bennett, Rose Isabella Bennett and John Gerard Bancks.7
13 Sep 1903	Isabella Bennett died. Source burial register.3
	Isabella Bennett's death was registered in Chester R.D., England. 1903 JAS quarter , age 33.8
17 Sep 1903	She was buried at Overleigh Old Cemetery, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire.3

William Henry Bennett¹

• Father: William Henry Bennett¹ (c 1866-)
• Mother: Isabella Bancks¹ (c 1869-1903)

Rose Isabella Bennett¹

• Father: William Henry Bennett¹ (c 1866-)
• Mother: Isabella Bancks¹ (c 1869-1903)

Thomas Stanley Bennett¹

• Father: William Henry Bennett¹ (c 1866-)
• Mother: Isabella Bancks¹ (c 1869-1903)

George Bancks¹

• Charts: Bancks

• Father: John Gerard Bancks¹ (1832-1901)
• Mother: Elizabeth Thompson¹ (c 1837-1899)

Key Events

Birth Reg.		c Aug 1857, Great Boughton R.D., England2
Marriage	Charlotte Slicer	13 Jun 1889, St Clement, Ordsall, Salford, Lancashire3
Death Reg.		c Aug 1913, Chorlton R.D., England4

Detailed Timeline

c Aug 1857	His birth was registered in Great Boughton R.D., England, in the 1857 JAS quarter. MMN Thompson.2
16 Aug 1857	George Bancks was baptized at St John, Chester, Cheshire. Son of John and Elizabeth Bancks, Back Queen Street, Joiner.5
7 Apr 1861	He appeared as Son in the 1861 census in the household of John Gerard Bancks at 9, Fosbrooke Street, Chester, Cheshire. Age 4 , Scholar , born Chester, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Bancks and Martha Ann Bancks.6
2 Apr 1871	George Bancks appeared as Son in the 1871 census in the household of John Gerard Bancks at 9, Back Queen Street, Chester, Cheshire. Age 13 , Scholar , born Chester, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Bancks, Martha Ann Bancks, Elizabeth Bancks, Mary Bancks, Alice Bancks and Isabella Bancks.7
3 Apr 1881	George Bancks appeared as Son in the 1881 census in the household of John Gerard Bancks at 9, Back Queen Street, Chester, Cheshire. Age 23 , Unm , Cabinet Maker , born Chester, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Bancks, Alice Bancks and Isabella Bancks.8
13 Jun 1889	George Bancks, son of John Gerard Bancks and Elizabeth Thompson, married Charlotte Slicer at St Clement, Ordsall, Salford, Lancashire. George Bancks, 31, Bachelor, Cabinet Maker, 47 Lynton Street; Father:John Gerard Bancks, Joiner Charlotte Slicer, 21, Spinster, 47 Lynton Street; Father: John Slicer, Packer (deceased) Witnesses: Albert James Williamson, Mary Ann Kilburn.3
27 Aug 1890	His daughter Eleanor Bancks was born at Birch Street, Salford, Lancashire.3
5 Apr 1891	George Bancks appeared as Head in the 1891 census at 12, Coopers Place, Salford, Lancashire. Age 33 , Married , Cabinet Maker , born Chester, Cheshire. Household also included:- Charlotte Bancks and Eleanor Bancks.9
31 Mar 1901	George Bancks appeared as Head in the 1901 census at 1, Pear Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. Age 43 , Married , Cabinet Maker , born Chester, Cheshire. Household also included:- Charlotte Bancks, Eleanor Bancks, Alice May Bancks and Elizabeth Ann Bancks.10
2 Apr 1911	George Bancks appeared as Head in the 1911 census at 56, Baxter Street, Manchester, Lancashire. Age 53 , Married , Cabinet Maker , born Chester, Cheshire. Household also included:- Charlotte Bancks, Alice May Bancks, Elizabeth Ann Bancks, Gertrude Kathleen Bancks and Kathleen Ann Bancks.11
c Aug 1913	George Bancks's death was registered in Chorlton R.D., England. 1913 JAS quarter , age 52.4

Eleanor Bancks¹

• Father: George Bancks¹ (c 1857-c 1913)
• Mother: Charlotte Slicer¹ (c 1869-)

Detailed Timeline

27 Aug 1890	Eleanor Bancks was born at Birch Street, Salford, Lancashire. Source baptism register.1
10 Sep 1890	She was baptized at St Stephen, Salford, Lancashire. Daughter of George and Charlotte Bancks, 6 Birch Street, Cabinet Maker.1
5 Apr 1891	She appeared as Daughter in the 1891 census in the household of George Bancks at 12, Coopers Place, Salford, Lancashire. Age 7 months , born Salford, Lancashire. Household also included:- Charlotte Bancks.2
31 Mar 1901	Eleanor Bancks appeared as Daughter in the 1901 census in the household of George Bancks at 1, Pear Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. Age 10 , born Salford, Lancashire. Household also included:- Charlotte Bancks, Alice May Bancks and Elizabeth Ann Bancks.3

Isabella Bancks¹

• Father: George Bancks¹ (c 1857-c 1913)
• Mother: Charlotte Slicer¹ (c 1869-)

Ethel Bancks¹

• Father: George Bancks¹ (c 1857-c 1913)
• Mother: Charlotte Slicer¹ (c 1869-)

John Gerrard Bancks¹

• Father: George Bancks¹ (c 1857-c 1913)
• Mother: Charlotte Slicer¹ (c 1869-)

Alice May Bancks¹

• Father: George Bancks¹ (c 1857-c 1913)
• Mother: Charlotte Slicer¹ (c 1869-)

Elizabeth Ann Bancks¹

• Father: George Bancks¹ (c 1857-c 1913)
• Mother: Charlotte Slicer¹ (c 1869-)

Eva Bancks¹

• Father: George Bancks¹ (c 1857-c 1913)
• Mother: Charlotte Slicer¹ (c 1869-)

Mary Bancks¹

• Father: George Bancks¹ (c 1857-c 1913)
• Mother: Charlotte Slicer¹ (c 1869-)

Gertrude Kathleen Bancks¹

• Father: George Bancks¹ (c 1857-c 1913)
• Mother: Charlotte Slicer¹ (c 1869-)

Kathleen Ann Bancks¹

• Father: George Bancks¹ (c 1857-c 1913)
• Mother: Charlotte Slicer¹ (c 1869-)

Charlotte Bancks¹

• Father: George Bancks¹ (c 1857-c 1913)
• Mother: Charlotte Slicer¹ (c 1869-)

Martha Ann Bancks¹

• Charts: Bancks

• Father: John Gerard Bancks¹ (1832-1901)
• Mother: Elizabeth Thompson¹ (c 1837-1899)

Key Events

Birth Reg.		c May 1859, Great Boughton R.D., England1
Marriage	Alfred Astbury	4 May 1879, St Bartholomew, Barrow, Cheshire2
Death Reg.		Nov 1896, Chester R.D., England3
Burial		12 Nov 1896, St Bartholomew, Barrow, Cheshire2

Detailed Timeline

c May 1859	Her birth was registered in Great Boughton R.D., England, in the 1859 AMJ quarter. MMN Thompson.1
28 Aug 1859	Martha Ann Bancks was baptized at St Bartholomew, Barrow, Cheshire. Daughter of John and Elizabeth Bancks, Chester, Carpenter.2
7 Apr 1861	She appeared as Daughter in the 1861 census in the household of John Gerard Bancks at 9, Fosbrooke Street, Chester, Cheshire. Age 2 , born Chester, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Bancks and George Bancks.4
2 Apr 1871	Martha Ann Bancks appeared as Daughter in the 1871 census in the household of John Gerard Bancks at 9, Back Queen Street, Chester, Cheshire. Age 12 , Scholar , born Chester, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Bancks, George Bancks, Elizabeth Bancks, Mary Bancks, Alice Bancks and Isabella Bancks.5
4 May 1879	Martha Ann Bancks, daughter of John Gerard Bancks and Elizabeth Thompson, married Alfred Astbury at St Bartholomew, Barrow, Cheshire. Alfred Astbury, 21, Bachelor, Labourer, Barrow; Father: John Astbury, Labourer Martha Ann Bancks, 20, Spinster, Barrow; Father: John Bancks, Joiner Witnesses: George Bancks, Elizie Bancks, Sarah Astbury.2
3 Apr 1881	Martha Ann Astbury appeared as Wife in the 1881 census in the household of Alfred Astbury at Barrow, Cheshire. Age 22 , Married , born Barrow, Cheshire. Household also included:- Margaret Astbury.6
5 Apr 1891	Martha Ann Astbury appeared as Wife in the 1891 census in the household of Alfred Astbury at Hollowmoor Heath, Barrow, Cheshire. Age 31 , Married , born Barrow, Cheshire. Household also included:- Margaret Astbury, Elizabeth Astbury and John Astbury.7
Nov 1896	Martha Ann Astbury's death was registered in Chester R.D., England. 1896 OND quarter , age 37.3
12 Nov 1896	She was buried at St Bartholomew, Barrow, Cheshire. Age: 37, Abode: Barrow.2

Margaret Astbury¹

• Father: Alfred Astbury¹ (c 1859-1919)
• Mother: Martha Ann Bancks¹ (c 1859-1896)

Detailed Timeline

c May 1880	Her birth was registered in Chester R.D., England, in the 1880 AMJ quarter. MMN Bancks.1
3 Apr 1881	Margaret Astbury appeared as Daughter in the 1881 census in the household of Alfred Astbury at Barrow, Cheshire. Age 1 , born Barrow, Cheshire. Household also included:- Martha Ann Astbury.2
5 Apr 1891	Margaret Astbury appeared as Daughter in the 1891 census in the household of Alfred Astbury at Hollowmoor Heath, Barrow, Cheshire. Age 11 , Scholar , born Barrow, Cheshire. Household also included:- Martha Ann Astbury, Elizabeth Astbury and John Astbury.3
27 Dec 1897	Margaret Astbury witnessed the marriage of William Henry Bennett and Isabella Bancks at St John, Chester, Cheshire.4
31 Mar 1901	Margaret Astbury appeared as Daughter in the 1901 census in the household of Alfred Astbury at Broomhill, Barrow, Cheshire. Age 21 , Single , Housekeeper , born Barrow, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Astbury, John Astbury and George Astbury.5

Elizabeth Astbury¹

• Father: Alfred Astbury¹ (c 1859-1919)
• Mother: Martha Ann Bancks¹ (c 1859-1896)

John Astbury¹

• Father: Alfred Astbury¹ (c 1859-1919)
• Mother: Martha Ann Bancks¹ (c 1859-1896)

Key Events

Birth Reg.		c Feb 1884, Chester R.D., England1
Death		27 Feb 19193
Burial		Mar 1919, St Bartholomew, Barrow, Cheshire3

Detailed Timeline

c Feb 1884	His birth was registered in Chester R.D., England, in the 1884 JFM quarter. MMN Bancks.1
5 Apr 1891	John Astbury appeared as Son in the 1891 census in the household of Alfred Astbury at Hollowmoor Heath, Barrow, Cheshire. Age 7 , Scholar , born Barrow, Cheshire. Household also included:- Martha Ann Astbury, Margaret Astbury and Elizabeth Astbury.4
31 Mar 1901	John Astbury appeared as Son in the 1901 census in the household of Alfred Astbury at Broomhill, Barrow, Cheshire. Age 17 , Single , Labourer in Nursery , born Barrow, Cheshire. Household also included:- Margaret Astbury, Elizabeth Astbury and George Astbury.5
2 Apr 1911	John Astbury appeared as Son in the 1911 census in the household of Alfred Astbury at 8, Broomhill, Barrow, Cheshire. Age 29 , Single , Gardener/Nurseryman , born Barrow, Cheshire. Household also included:- Elizabeth Astbury and George Astbury.6
	John's military service recorded as Cheshire Regiment, 59696.3
27 Feb 1919	He died. Age: 35, Died as result of unknown WW1 event, commemorated by CWG.3
Mar 1919	He was buried at St Bartholomew, Barrow, Cheshire. Grave: near south boundary, Age: 35, Abode: Barrow, Son of the late Alfred and Martha Astbury.3

George Astbury¹

• Father: Alfred Astbury¹ (c 1859-1919)
• Mother: Martha Ann Bancks¹ (c 1859-1896)

Henry Astbury¹

• Father: Alfred Astbury¹ (c 1859-1919)
• Mother: Martha Ann Bancks¹ (c 1859-1896)