Johnson, EDWARD

Birth Name Johnson, EDWARD 1a 2a 3a 4a
Gender male
Age at Death between 44 years, 10 months, 14 days and 65 years, 10 months, 15 days

Narrative

Edward was the fourth child of William and Elizabeth, who had eight children, the first seven were boys, the oldest was named William after his father and their only daughter was named Elizabeth after her mother. Edward had an older brother, also called Edward, who died when he was a few months old. William and Elizabeth waited 5 years before the second Edward was born. The gaps between each of their other children was two or three years. None of them were baptised.

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth Registered BET FEB AND MAR 1866 London Road District, Manchester, Lancashire, England   5a 6a
Birth 16 Feb 1866 Gold Street 4, Major Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England   2b
Census 2 Apr 1871 Nelson Street 21, Collyhurst, Lancashire, England Age: 5; Relationship: Son 7a
Census 3 Apr 1881 Nelson Street 21, Collyhurst, Lancashire, England Age: 15; Relationship to Head: Son; Occupation: Fustian Cutter 8a
Occupation 21 Mar 1886   Cutter 1b
Residence 21 Mar 1886   St George's Parish 1c
Census 5 Apr 1891 Barratt Street 4, Ancoats, Lancashire, England Boarding with a family of 5. Occupation: Fustian Cutter 9a 9b
Occupation 5 Apr 1891   Fustian Cutter 9c
Occupation 6 Jan 1899   Fustian Cutter 2c
Residence 15 Feb 1899 Holland Street 51, Miles Platting, Lancashire, England   3b
Occupation 15 Feb 1899   Fustian Cutter 3c
Residence 1900 William Street 5, Hulme (near Manchester), Lancashire, England   10a
Census 31 Mar 1901 [CENSUS not found] (found wife and family)  
Residence 28 Jul 1901 William Street 5, Hulme (near Manchester), Lancashire, England   3d
Occupation 28 Jul 1901   Cord Cutter 3e
Residence 19 Dec 1901 William Street 5, Hulme (near Manchester), Lancashire, England   11a
Residence 23 Nov 1902 Arthur Street 3, Hulme (near Manchester), Lancashire, England   3f
Occupation 23 Nov 1902   Warehouseman 3g
Occupation 29 Jul 1906   Fustian Cutter 4b
Residence 31 Jan 1910 River Place 6, Hulme (near Manchester), Lancashire, England   12a
Death between 1911 and 1931 Hulme (near Manchester), Lancashire, England recorded as "deceased" when daughter May married in 1931 1d
Census 2 Apr 1911 George Street 87, Hulme (near Manchester), Lancashire, England Age: 44; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head; Occupation: Fustian Cutter in Cloth Cord Warehouse 13a
Occupation 2 Apr 1911   Fustian Cutter 13b

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father Johnson, WILLIAM13 Jul 1835after 1891
Mother Leary, ELIZABETHabout 1836after 5 Apr 1891
         Johnson, EDWARD 16 Feb 1866 between 1911 and 1931
    Brother     Johnson, William BET APR AND JUN 1855 BET JAN AND MAR 1910
    Brother     Johnson, Dennis BET JUL AND SEP 1858 Dec 1930
    Brother     Johnson, Albert BET JAN AND MAR 1868 after 5 Apr 1891
    Brother     Johnson, John Arthur BET JAN AND MAR 1870 BET APR AND JUN 1889
    Brother     Johnson, Edward BET JUL AND SEP 1861 BET OCT AND DEC 1861
    Brother     Johnson, Robert Charles BET JAN AND MAR 1872 BET JAN AND MAR 1874
    Sister     Johnson, Elizabeth BET APR AND JUN 1875 BET MAY AND DEC 1875

Families

Family of Johnson, EDWARD and Earp, SARAH JANE
Married Wife Earp, SARAH JANE ( * 14 Jul 1867 + 15 Apr 1920 )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage 21 Mar 1886 St George, Ancoats, Lancashire, England   1e 4c
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
Johnson, Elizabeth24 May 1887after 19 Jun 1921
Johnson, Aliceabout Oct 1891Dec 1891
Johnson, MAY6 Jan 189931 Jan 1985
Johnson, George20 Nov 1900Dec 1901
Johnson, Alfred27 Mar 1905after 19 Jun 1921

Source References

  1. Certified copy of an Entry of Marriage
      • Page: 1931 [marriage certificate] Henry Rowland and May Johnson.
      • Source text:

        Fathers: Henry Rowland and Edward Johnson. Witnesses: William Henry Pearce and Agnes "Swinborne?".

      • Page: 1886 [marriage certificate] Edward Johnson (20) and Sarah Jane Earp (19).
      • Source text:

        Edward (signed). Sarah Jane (signed). Witnesses: Joseph Peverelle (signed) and Margaret White (signed).

      • Page: 1886 [marriage certificate] Edward Johnson (20) and Sarah Jane Earp (19).
      • Source text:

        Edward (signed). Sarah Jane (signed). Witnesses: Joseph Peverelle (signed) and Margaret White (signed).

      • Page: 1931 [marriage certificate] Henry Rowland and May Johnson.
      • Source text:

        Fathers: Henry Rowland and Edward Johnson. Witnesses: William Henry Pearce and Agnes "Swinborne?".

      • Page: 1886 [marriage certificate] Edward Johnson (20) and Sarah Jane Earp (19).
      • Source text:

        Edward (signed). Sarah Jane (signed). Witnesses: Joseph Peverelle (signed) and Margaret White (signed).

  2. Certified copy of an Entry of Birth
      • Page: 1899 [birth certificate] May Johnson
      • Source text:

        Parents: Edward Johnson and Sarah Jane Johnson.

      • Page: 1866 [birth certificate] Edward Johnson.
      • Page: 1899 [birth certificate] May Johnson
      • Source text:

        Parents: Edward Johnson and Sarah Jane Johnson.

  3. Manchester, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1915
      • Page: Church Register for All Souls, Manchester. Page 140.
      • Source text:

        1899 [baptism] May Johnson. Parents: Edward Johnson and Sarah Jane Johnson.

      • Page: Church Register for All Souls, Manchester. Page 140.
      • Source text:

        1899 [baptism] May Johnson. Parents: Edward Johnson and Sarah Jane Johnson.

      • Page: Church Register for All Souls, Manchester. Page 140.
      • Source text:

        1899 [baptism] May Johnson. Parents: Edward Johnson and Sarah Jane Johnson.

      • Source text:

        Record for George Johnson

      • Source text:

        Record for George Johnson

  4. Manchester, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1930
      • Page: Church: St Mark, Hulme. 1906 page 97.
      • Source text:

        William Mercer and Elizabeth Johnson. They are living in neighbouring Streets, near George Street which is on the family map.

      • Page: Church: St Mark, Hulme. 1906 page 97.
      • Source text:

        William Mercer and Elizabeth Johnson. They are living in neighbouring Streets, near George Street which is on the family map.

      • Page: Church: St George, Manchester. 1879 Jul - 1888 Oct. Page 185.
      • Source text:

        Edward Johnson and Sarah Jane Earp.

  5. Lancashire Birth Index (1837-2007)
      • Source text:

        JOHNSON Edward LEARY 1866 London Road Archives+, Manchester Central Library LRD/66/49

  6. GRO Online Index (births) 1837-1918
      • Source text:

        JOHNSON, EDWARD LEARY
        GRO Reference: 1866 M Quarter in MANCHESTER Volume 08D Page 222

  7. 1871 Census of England and Wales
      • Page: Class: RG10; Piece: 4053; Folio: 43; Page: 39; GSU roll: 846340
      • Source text:

        1871 [census] Johnson family.

  8. 1881 Census of England and Wales
      • Source text:

        1881 [census] Johnson family.

  9. 1891 Census of England and Wales
      • Source text:

        Edward (25), Sarah Jane (23) and daughter Elizabeth (3) are boarding with Ford family of 5 people.

      • Page: Class: RG12; Piece: 3231; Folio: 41; Page: 23; GSU roll: 6098341
      • Source text:

        Johnson Earp family. 4 rooms.

      • Page: Class: RG12; Piece: 3231; Folio: 41; Page: 23; GSU roll: 6098341
      • Source text:

        Johnson Earp family. 4 rooms.

  10. Manchester Rate Books 1706-1900
      • Source text:

        First name(s) Edward
        Last name Johnson
        Occupier's first name(s) Edward
        Occupier's last name Johnson
        Owner's first name(s) J W
        Owner's last name Fothergill
        Date 1900
        Year 1900
        House number 5
        Address William Street
        Location Manchester Township South Medlock St Ward
        Title of record Poor Rate Assessments
        Archive reference M 9/40/2
        Record set Manchester Rate Books 1706-1900
        Category Census, Land & Substitutes
        Subcategory Rate Books
        Collections from England, Great Britain

  11. Manchester Burial Records
      • Page: Southern Cemetery - George Johnson - 1901
      • Source text:

        Burial Date Deceased Cemetery Grave Number Grave Details
        19/12/1901 George Johnson Southern Cemetery MConsecrated 1174

        Cemetery Section Grave Position Deceased
        Southern Cemetery MConsecrated 1174 1 Mary Tetlow
        Southern Cemetery MConsecrated 1174 2 Frederick Arthur Yates
        Southern Cemetery MConsecrated 1174 3 Louisa Broadbent
        Southern Cemetery MConsecrated 1174 4 Ada Elizabeth Joyce
        Southern Cemetery MConsecrated 1174 5 Martha Ann Hall
        Southern Cemetery MConsecrated 1174 6 Eliza Glass
        Southern Cemetery MConsecrated 1174 7 Mary Bradley
        Southern Cemetery MConsecrated 1174 8 Child Of Harry S Rayme
        Southern Cemetery MConsecrated 1174 9 Victor Dyron Holyoake
        Southern Cemetery MConsecrated 1174 10 George Johnson
        Southern Cemetery MConsecrated 1174 11 Joseph Walton

  12. National School Admission Registers & Log-Books 1870-1914
      • Source text:

        First name(s) Alfred
        Date left school -
        Last name Johnson
        Previous school -
        Birth year 1905
        Locality of record Manchester Gaythorn County Primary School
        Birth date 27 Mar 1905
        Book type Admissions
        Age -
        Title of records Admission Register Infants
        Admission year 1909
        Start year 1909
        School Name Gaythorn County Primary School, Manchester
        End year 1909
        Town Manchester
        Film M 66 / 25
        County Lancashire
        Folio -
        Residence -
        Record set National School Admission Registers & Log-Books 1870-1914
        Parent or guardian's name Edward
        Category Education & work
        Admission date -
        Subcategory Schools & Education
        Department Infants
        Collections from England, Great Britain

  13. 1911 Census of England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
      • Page: Class: RG14; Piece: 23872
      • Source text:

        Edward (44) head, Sarah Jane (43) wife, and children May (12) and Alfred (6) are living in 1 room. Living in another room at the same address is John Gough. Living in another room is Whittle family of 2. And Timperley family of 4 in 3 other rooms. Next door at number 89 there are 2 people in 1 room and 6 people in the other 5 rooms.

      • Page: Class: RG14; Piece: 23872
      • Source text:

        Edward (44) head, Sarah Jane (43) wife, and children May (12) and Alfred (6) are living in 1 room. Living in another room at the same address is John Gough. Living in another room is Whittle family of 2. And Timperley family of 4 in 3 other rooms. Next door at number 89 there are 2 people in 1 room and 6 people in the other 5 rooms.