Campion, SIMON

Birth Name Campion, SIMON 1a 2a 3a
Gender male
Age at Death (about 1 years)

Narrative

Simon and his wife Anne were both born in Ireland and they married in Belfast.
Their daughter Mary Jane was born 7 years after their marriage, when they were living in St Lucia. There were lots of changes going on in St Lucia in the 1840s, so Simon may have applied to become a policeman out there. There may have been other births before Mary, but she was the only child who moved to Engand.
Two years later, on their return from St Lucia, Simon and Anne's daughter Margaret Ann was born and baptised in Liverpool.
Shortly after this, in 1848, Simon is working as a police constable in Manchester, where he apprehends a clothes-dealer on Rochdale Road. Simon is promoted to Police Sergeant 5 years later. Simon is charged with robbing William Roberts of 6-7 shillings but William says in court that they had been drinking together and were very old friends, so he did not wish to prosecute. Sergeant Harper confirmed that they were both drunk when taken into custody. Simon was discharged, and he stays in the police for about 5 more years.
At the age of 45, SImon is walking the canals checking licences. He may have still been in the police as he was living in a police house in Cheetham with his wife and family.
He leaves the police house in 1861 and spends some time working as a commercial traveller. He is renting 2 adjacent houses in Ancoats, for his grown up family. His daughter Mary is living in one of the houses when she marries in 1868 but she and her husband then moved to live with her in-laws.
Simon's wife dies in early 1873, aged 57. Shortly after her daughter Mary Jane named her daughter Ann Jane after her mother.
A few months later, Simon is in Belle Vue prison, for stealing a pair of stockings. He was sentenced to 14 days hard labour, but who were the stockings for? His wife, for her burial? Or his daughter Mary for the baptism of his granddaughter Ann Jane (named after Simon's wife)? He gives his place of residence as his daughter Mary's.
Just over a year later, Simon is back in Belle Vue prison, for stealing 3 shillings and 8 pence. He is serving 2 calendar months hard labour. This time, he gives his place of residence as his daughter Ann's
His prison records describe Simon as 5 feet 7 tall, fair completion, dark grey hair, and grey/blue eyes. His chin was clean shaven, but he had a moustache and sideburns, possibly of the "mutton chop" variety. He had a scar on his forehead over his nose and another near his left eye. He also had "coil marks" on the back of his neck.
Simon died 3 years after his release from prison, in 1877, aged 62.

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Residence BET AUG AND SEP 1874 Belle Vue Prison, Gorton, Lancashire, England Stealing 3/8 in Money. 4a
Death about 1814     5a
Birth about 1815 Northern Ireland   3b 6a
Birth about 1816 Northern Ireland   1b 6b
Birth about 1817 Northern Ireland   2b 6c
Residence 1844 St Lucia (when daughter Mary Jane was born)  
Residence 18 Dec 1845 Liverpool, Lancashire, England (when daughter Margaret Ann was born) 7a
Residence 4 Jan 1846 Liverpool, Lancashire, England (when daughter Margaret Ann was baptised) 7b
Occupation Aug 1848   Police Constable 8a
Residence 1851 Oldham Road 119, Ancoats, Lancashire, England Age: 34; Relation to Head of House: Head 1c
Occupation 1851   Police Constable 1d
Occupation 15 Jul 1854   Police Sergeant 9a
Occupation 1855   Police Sergeant 10a
Residence 1855 Chapman Street 78, Manchester, Lancashire, England   10b
Residence Aug 1860 Berkeley Street 68 (Police House), Cheetham, Lancashire, England   11a
Residence 1861 Berkeley Street 68 (Police House), Cheetham, Lancashire, England Age: 45; Relation to Head of House: Head 3c 11b
Occupation 1861   Canal Licence Bank Walker 3d
Residence 1861 Berkeley Street 68 (Police House), Cheetham, Lancashire, England   11c
Residence 1867 Back Junction Street 5, Ancoats, Lancashire, England   11d
Residence 1867 Back Junction Street 7, Ancoats, Lancashire, England   11e
Residence 1868 Back Junction Street 5, Ancoats, Lancashire, England   11f
Residence 1868 Back Junction Street 7, Ancoats, Lancashire, England   11g
Occupation 31 May 1868   Traveller 12a
Residence 1869 Back Junction Street 5, Ancoats, Lancashire, England   11h
Residence 1869 Back Junction Street 7, Ancoats, Lancashire, England   11i
Occupation 20 Nov 1870   Agent 13a
Residence 1871 Kirkham Street 18, Ancoats, Lancashire, England Age: 53; Relation to Head of House: Head 2c
Occupation 1871   Commercial Traveller 2d
Residence 1871 Kirkham Street 13, Ancoats, Lancashire, England   11j
Residence 1872 Nelson Street 129, Bradford, Lancashire, England   11k
Residence May 1873 Belle Vue Prison, Gorton, Lancashire, England Stealing one pair Stockings. 4b
Occupation May 1873   Time Keeper 4c
Occupation Aug 1874   Labourer 4d
Death about Oct 1877 Market Street District, Manchester, Lancashire, England Age: 62 5b 14a

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father Campion, JOHN Babout 1780
         Campion, SIMON about 1815 about 1814

Families

Family of Campion, SIMON and Bingham, ANNE JANE
Married Wife Bingham, ANNE JANE ( * between 1815 and 1816 + about Feb 1873 )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage License 1836 Down, Connor and Dromore diocese, Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland   6d
Marriage 1836 Down, Connor and Dromore diocese, Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland    
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
Campion, MARY JANEbetween 1843 and 184411 May 1904
Campion, Margaret Ann18 Dec 1845Nov 1901
Campion, Josephabout May 1848about Jun 1848
Campion, Emmaabout Aug 1849Apr 1899
Campion, William John20 Jan 1855about Aug 1855
Campion, Victoria Louisa29 Jul 1857after 1871

Source References

  1. 1851 Census of England and Wales
      • Page: Class: HO107; Piece: 2230; Page: 1
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        Record for Simon Campion and Rose

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        Record for Simon Campion and Rose

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        Record for Simon Campion and Rose

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      • Source text:

        Record for Simon Campion and Rose

  2. 1871 Census of England and Wales
  3. 1861 Census of England and Wales
  4. Manchester Prison Registers 1847-1881
      • Source text:

        First name(s) Simeon
        Last name Campion
        Age 56
        Gender Male
        Birth year 1818
        Birth place Ireland
        Event year 1874
        When received date Aug 1874
        Place West Gorton
        County Lancashire
        Country England
        Date range 1874
        Locality of record Belle Vue prison, West Gorton (Manchester City & Borough Gaol)
        Title of records General Register (Male and female)
        Film M600-1-1-13a
        Register number 97636
        Record set Manchester Prison Registers 1847-1881
        Category Education & work
        Subcategory Occupations
        Collections from England, Great Britain

      • Source text:

        First name(s) Simon
        Last name Campion
        Age 56
        Gender Male
        Birth year 1817
        Birth place Ireland
        Event year 1873
        When received date May 1873
        Place West Gorton
        County Lancashire
        Country England
        Date range 1873-1874
        Locality of record Belle Vue prison, West Gorton (Manchester City & Borough Gaol)
        Title of records General Register (Male and female)
        Film M600-1-1-12
        Register number 87330
        Record set Manchester Prison Registers 1847-1881
        Category Education & work
        Subcategory Occupations
        Collections from England, Great Britain

      • Source text:

        First name(s) Simon
        Last name Campion
        Age 56
        Gender Male
        Birth year 1817
        Birth place Ireland
        Event year 1873
        When received date May 1873
        Place West Gorton
        County Lancashire
        Country England
        Date range 1873-1874
        Locality of record Belle Vue prison, West Gorton (Manchester City & Borough Gaol)
        Title of records General Register (Male and female)
        Film M600-1-1-12
        Register number 87330
        Record set Manchester Prison Registers 1847-1881
        Category Education & work
        Subcategory Occupations
        Collections from England, Great Britain

      • Source text:

        First name(s) Simeon
        Last name Campion
        Age 56
        Gender Male
        Birth year 1818
        Birth place Ireland
        Event year 1874
        When received date Aug 1874
        Place West Gorton
        County Lancashire
        Country England
        Date range 1874
        Locality of record Belle Vue prison, West Gorton (Manchester City & Borough Gaol)
        Title of records General Register (Male and female)
        Film M600-1-1-13a
        Register number 97636
        Record set Manchester Prison Registers 1847-1881
        Category Education & work
        Subcategory Occupations
        Collections from England, Great Britain

  5. England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index (1837-1983)
  6. Ireland Diocesan and Prerogative Marriage Licence Bonds indexes 1623-1866
      • Page: Down, Connor and Dromore. Ireland. 1836.
      • Source text:

        First name(s) Simon
        Last name Campion
        Year 1836
        Diocese Down, Connor and Dromore
        Spouse's first name(s) Anne Jane
        Spouse's last name Bingham
        Record set Ireland Diocesan And Prerogative Marriage Licence Bonds Indexes 1623-1866
        Category Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers)
        Subcategory Parish Marriages
        Collections from Ireland

      • Citation:

        http://findmypast.co.uk/

      • Page: Down, Connor and Dromore. Ireland. 1836.
      • Source text:

        First name(s) Simon
        Last name Campion
        Year 1836
        Diocese Down, Connor and Dromore
        Spouse's first name(s) Anne Jane
        Spouse's last name Bingham
        Record set Ireland Diocesan And Prerogative Marriage Licence Bonds Indexes 1623-1866
        Category Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers)
        Subcategory Parish Marriages
        Collections from Ireland

      • Citation:

        http://findmypast.co.uk/

      • Page: Down, Connor and Dromore. Ireland. 1836.
      • Source text:

        First name(s) Simon
        Last name Campion
        Year 1836
        Diocese Down, Connor and Dromore
        Spouse's first name(s) Anne Jane
        Spouse's last name Bingham
        Record set Ireland Diocesan And Prerogative Marriage Licence Bonds Indexes 1623-1866
        Category Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers)
        Subcategory Parish Marriages
        Collections from Ireland

      • Citation:

        http://findmypast.co.uk/

      • Page: Down, Connor and Dromore. Ireland. 1836.
      • Source text:

        First name(s) Simon
        Last name Campion
        Year 1836
        Diocese Down, Connor and Dromore
        Spouse's first name(s) Anne Jane
        Spouse's last name Bingham
        Record set Ireland Diocesan And Prerogative Marriage Licence Bonds Indexes 1623-1866
        Category Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers)
        Subcategory Parish Marriages
        Collections from Ireland

      • Citation:

        http://findmypast.co.uk/

  7. Liverpool, England, Catholic Baptisms, 1802-1906
      • Page: Liverpool Record Office; Liverpool, England; Liber Baptizatorum; Reference Number: 282 PAT/1/3
      • Page: Liverpool Record Office; Liverpool, England; Liber Baptizatorum; Reference Number: 282 PAT/1/3
  8. Manchester Guardian
      • Page: 23 August 1848
  9. Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser
      • Page: Saturday 15 July 1854
      • Source text:

        Charge of Robbery against a Police Sergeant. At the City Police Court, yesterday (Friday), Simon Campion, a sergeant in the B division of police, was placed in the dock...

  10. UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946
      • Page: Page 435.
      • Source text:

        Record for Simon Campion

      • Page: Page 435.
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        Record for Simon Campion

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

        First name(s) Simon
        Last name Campion
        Occupier's first name(s) Simon
        Occupier's last name Campion
        Owner's last name Owen
        Date Aug 1860
        Year 1860
        House number 68
        Address Berkeley St
        Location Cheetham Township
        Title of record Poor Rate Assessments
        Archive reference M 10/7/5/17
        Record set Manchester Rate Books 1706-1900
        Category Census, land & surveys
        Subcategory Rate Books
        Collections from England, Great Britain

      • Source text:

        First name(s) Simon
        Last name Campion
        Occupier's first name(s) Simon
        Occupier's last name Campion
        Owner's last name Owen
        Date Aug 1860
        Year 1860
        House number 68
        Address Berkeley St
        Location Cheetham Township
        Title of record Poor Rate Assessments
        Archive reference M 10/7/5/17
        Record set Manchester Rate Books 1706-1900
        Category Census, land & surveys
        Subcategory Rate Books
        Collections from England, Great Britain

      • Source text:

        First name(s) Simon
        Last name Campion
        Occupier's first name(s) Simon
        Occupier's last name Campion
        Owner's last name Owen
        Date 1861
        Year 1861
        House number 68
        Address Berkeley St
        Location Cheetham Township
        Title of record Poor Rate Assessments
        Archive reference M 10/7/5/18
        Record set Manchester Rate Books 1706-1900
        Category Census, land & surveys
        Subcategory Rate Books
        Collections from England, Great Britain

      • Source text:

        First name(s) Simon
        Last name Campion
        Occupier's first name(s) Simon
        Occupier's last name Campion
        Owner's organisation Rochdale Canal Co
        Date 1867
        Year 1867
        House number 5
        Address Bk Junction St
        Location Manchester Township
        Title of record Poor Rate Assessments
        Archive reference M 9/40/2/276
        Record set Manchester Rate Books 1706-1900
        Category Census, land & surveys
        Subcategory Rate Books
        Collections from England, Great Britain

      • Source text:

        First name(s) Simon
        Last name Campion
        Occupier's first name(s) Simon
        Occupier's last name Campion
        Owner's organisation Rochdale Canal Co
        Date 1867
        Year 1867
        House number 5
        Address Bk Junction St
        Location Manchester Township
        Title of record Poor Rate Assessments
        Archive reference M 9/40/2/276
        Record set Manchester Rate Books 1706-1900
        Category Census, land & surveys
        Subcategory Rate Books
        Collections from England, Great Britain

      • Source text:

        First name(s) Simon
        Last name Campion
        Occupier's first name(s) Simon
        Occupier's last name Campion
        Owner's organisation Rochdale Canal Coy
        Date 1868
        Year 1868
        House number 5
        Address Bk Junction Street
        Location Manchester Township
        Title of record Poor Rate Assessments
        Archive reference M 9/40/2/282
        Record set Manchester Rate Books 1706-1900
        Category Census, land & surveys
        Subcategory Rate Books
        Collections from England, Great Britain

      • Source text:

        First name(s) Simon
        Last name Campion
        Occupier's first name(s) Simon
        Occupier's last name Campion
        Owner's organisation Rochdale Canal Coy
        Date 1868
        Year 1868
        House number 5
        Address Bk Junction Street
        Location Manchester Township
        Title of record Poor Rate Assessments
        Archive reference M 9/40/2/282
        Record set Manchester Rate Books 1706-1900
        Category Census, land & surveys
        Subcategory Rate Books
        Collections from England, Great Britain

      • Source text:

        First name(s) Simon
        Last name Campion
        Occupier's first name(s) Simon
        Occupier's last name Campion
        Owner's last name Rochdale
        Owner's organisation Rochdale Canal Co
        Date 1869
        Year 1869
        House number 5
        Address Bk Junction St
        Location Manchester Township
        Title of record Poor Rate Assessments
        Archive reference M 9/40/2/288
        Record set Manchester Rate Books 1706-1900
        Category Census, land & surveys
        Subcategory Rate Books
        Collections from England, Great Britain

      • Source text:

        First name(s) Simon
        Last name Campion
        Occupier's first name(s) Simon
        Occupier's last name Campion
        Owner's last name Rochdale
        Owner's organisation Rochdale Canal Co
        Date 1869
        Year 1869
        House number 5
        Address Bk Junction St
        Location Manchester Township
        Title of record Poor Rate Assessments
        Archive reference M 9/40/2/288
        Record set Manchester Rate Books 1706-1900
        Category Census, land & surveys
        Subcategory Rate Books
        Collections from England, Great Britain

      • Source text:

        First name(s) Simon
        Last name Campion
        Occupier's first name(s) Simon
        Occupier's last name Campion
        Owner's first name(s) Wm
        Owner's last name Simpson
        Date 1871
        Year 1871
        House number 13
        Address Kirkham Street
        Location Manchester Township
        Title of record Poor Rate Assessments
        Archive reference M 9/40/2/299
        Record set Manchester Rate Books 1706-1900
        Category Census, land & surveys
        Subcategory Rate Books
        Collections from England, Great Britain

      • Source text:

        First name(s) Simon
        Last name Campion
        Occupier's first name(s) Simon
        Occupier's last name Campion
        Owner's first name(s) George
        Owner's last name Kendall
        Date Feb 1872
        Year 1872
        House number 129
        Address Nelson Street
        Location Bradford Township
        Title of record Poor Rate Assessments
        Archive reference M 10/5/5/22
        Record set Manchester Rate Books 1706-1900
        Category Census, land & surveys
        Subcategory Rate Books
        Collections from England, Great Britain

  12. Manchester, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1930 (Cathedral)
      • Page: Church: Cathedral, Manchester. 1868 Page 68.
      • Source text:

        David Bramhall and Mary Jane Campion (both sign).

  13. Manchester, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1930
      • Page: Church: St John, Manchester. 1870 page 96.
      • Source text:

        James Harris (signs) and Margaret Ann Campion (signs). Witnesses George Harrison (signs) and Elizabeth Harris (signs).

  14. Lancashire Death Index (1837-2007)
      • Source text:

        CAMPION Simon 62 1877 Market Street Archives+, Manchester Central Library MST/118/79