Bilbroughs of Gildersome and Morley
Fourth Generation
Family of William BILBROUGH (4) & Hannah HARGREAVES

13. Elizabeth BILBROUGH (William3, James2, James1)1, G Granddaughter. Born on 15 Jan 1797 in Gildersome, Yks, Eng.

On 3 Oct 1824 when Elizabeth was 27, she married George BOOTH1, in All Saints Batley, Yorks.9

They had the following children:
i. Mary1, GG Granddaughter.
Mary married John RHODES1.
ii. Edward1, GG Grandson. Edward was baptized in Baptist Church Gildersome, on 1 Dec 1799.
Edward married Martha UNKNOWN1.
iii. Thomas1, GG Grandson.
Thomas married Mary Ann UNKNOWN1.
iv. Ellen1, GG Granddaughter.
Ellen married William SMITH1.
v. Anna Elizabeth1, GG Granddaughter.
Anna Elizabeth married Joseph ALLOTH1.

14. Thomas BILBROUGH (William3, James2, James1)1, G Grandson. Born on 14 Mar 1798 in Gildersome, Yks, Eng.29 Thomas died in Philadelphia, PA, USA, aft 1880; he was 81. At the age of <1, Thomas was baptized in Baptist Church Gildersome, on 15 Apr 1798.

Research of Lois Burns:

Name: Thomas BILBROUGH
Sex: M
Birth: ABT. 1798 in Gildersome, West Yorkshire, England
Death: BET. 1870 - 1880 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Burial: Unknown
Event: Census-1860 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ward 8, household # 2127,his name is spelled "Bilboa" born England.
Event: Census-1870 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 26th Ward, district 88, household # 666-738
Event: Census-1840 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Locust Ward, 1 male 5-10 (Samuel), 1 male 40-50 (Thomas): 1 female 20-30 (Unknown) and 1 female 30-40(Margaret), last name spelled "Billbrough"
Event: Census-1850 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Locust Ward, household # 1353, Last name is indexed as "Billmoygh", very clearly "Bilbrough" on the census image.
Event: Emigration to US BEF. 1832 From England
Event: Real Estate Value-1870 $1300.00
Event: Occupation 1850 Wool Sorter, he seemed to have worked in a Wool mill most of his life here in America.

Thomas married Margaret UNKNOWN15. Born abt 1803 in Pennsylvania, USA. Margaret died in Pennsylvania, USA, aft 1880; she was 77.

They had the following children:
33 i. Samuel Joseph (1832-1912)
34 ii. William (1843->1910)
35 iii. Catherine (~1841->1910)

15. Edward BILBROUGH (William3, James2, James1)1,30, G Grandson. Born on 1 Dec 1799 in Gildersome, Yks, Eng. Edward died in Mar 1879; he was 79.

Notes for EDWARD BILBROUGH*:
In 1841 Census was a grocer aged 40.Living at Bruntcliffe
In 1871 Census was aged 71 and employed as a clothier.
Bought the Park House from the Hudson's on Mr Hudsons death.
In 1861 Census was
Living at Bruntcliffe, Morley
RG 9/3397-8
Edward Bilbrough, head, married, 61, woollen weaver, Gildersome
Alice Bilbrough, wife, married, 5?
Annis Bilbrough, daughter, unmarried, 32, Morley
Mary Bilbrough, daughter, unmarried, 24, woollen weaver, Morley
James Bilbrough, son, unmarried, 22, woollen weaver, Morley
Martha Bilbrough, daughter, unmarried, 19, woollen weaver, Morley
Sarah Bilbrough, daughter, unmarried, 16, woollen weaver, Morley
Elizabeth Bilbrough, daughter, unmarried, 14, woollen weaver, Morley
Lois Wilkinson, daughter, widow, 30, Morley
Emily Wilkinson, granddaughter, unmarried, 3, Gildersome
John E Wilkinson, grandson, unmarried, 2, Gildersome
Ann Wilkinson, granddaughtr, unmarried, 6 months, Morley
Death recorded in March Qtr 1879 at Dewsbury, 9b 4339

On 12 Aug 1827 when Edward was 27, he married Alice CROWTHER1,30, daughter of Samuel CROWTHER & Anne BOOTH, in All Saints Batley, Yorks.9 Born on 10 Oct 1805 in Morley, Yks, Eng.9 Alice died in 1883; she was 77.

Notes for ALICE CROWTHER*:
In 1841 Census was living at Bruntcliffe, Morley.Age given as 35.
In 1871 Census was living in Rose Cottage, Britannia Rd, Morley with husband Edward aged 71(born Morley).
In 1881 was aged 76 a widow & was living in Bradford Rd retirement cottages, Morley.with her daughters
Sarah(36),Martha(39),Louis Wilkinson( a widow aged 49) Emily Wilkinson,Annie Wilkinson and John
Edward Wilkinson all grandchildren. 9

They had the following children:
i. Annis1,30, GG Granddaughter. Born on 24 Aug 1828 in Morley, Yks, Eng.31 At the age of <1, Annis was baptized on 28 Aug 1828.
In 1841 Census was aged 1In 1841 Census was aged 12 living at Bruntcliffe, Morley.Named Anna. 9
36 ii. Lois (1831->1881)
37 iii. Thomas (1833-1907)
38 iv. Mary (1836-)
39 v. James (1838-1902)
vi. Martha1, GG Granddaughter. Born in 1842 in Morley, Yks, Eng. Martha died aft 1881; she was 39. Occupation: Wollen Weaver.
Martha married Thomas CROWTHER (41) 1, GG Grandson, son of Joseph CROWTHER & Harriet BILBROUGH (16). Born in 1826. Thomas died in Bramley in 1901; he was 75.

Baptised 19 June 1826 at Gildersome Baptist Church.
vii. Sarah1, GG Granddaughter. Born in 1844 in Morley, Yks, Eng. Occupation: Woolen Weaver.
In 1888 when Sarah was 44, she married Sigismund Percival TEMPEST1, in St. Peters, Morley. Born abt 1845.

Was known to be a colliery worker.
viii. Elizabeth1, GG Granddaughter. Born in 1844 in Morley, Yks, Eng.
Died Young
40 ix. Elizabeth Ann (1848-1904)

16. Harriet BILBROUGH (William3, James2, James1)1, G Granddaughter. Born on 14 Sep 1801 in Gildersome, Yks, Eng. Harriet died in Bramley in 1876; she was 74. At the age of <1, Harriet was baptized in Gildersome, Yks, Eng, on 11 Oct 1801.

On 10 Aug 1825 when Harriet was 23, she married Joseph CROWTHER1, son of Samuel CROWTHER & Anne BOOTH, in Gildersome, Yks, Eng. Born on 26 May 1795 in Bruntcliffe, Morley, Yks.9 Joseph died in 1865; he was 69.

July 1848 appointed trustee of Gildersome Baptist Church....and again in 1886 .
Was a cloth manufacturer,living at Bruntcliffe. A woollen spinner and farmer later in life. Gave to the Gildersome Baptist school freely from 1833.
In 1851 Census of Gildersome was aged 55 living with his wife Harriet (49) and family. Present also were Alfred 8,Anna Elizabeth 18, Ellen 13,Thomas 24,William 23,Martha 16, Mary 21, and Nancy 10.

They had the following children:
41 i. Thomas (1826-1901)
42 ii. William (1827-)
iii. Mary1, GG Granddaughter. Born in 1830.
iv. Annie Elizabeth1, GG Granddaughter. Born in 1833 in Gildersome, Yks, Eng.
v. Martha1, GG Granddaughter. Born in 1835 in Gildersome, Yks, Eng.
vi. Ellen1, GG Granddaughter. Born abt 1838 in Gildersome, Yks, Eng.
vii. Nancy1, GG Granddaughter. Born abt 1841 in Gildersome, Yks, Eng.
Nancy married Unknown SHACKLETON1. Born abt 1843 in Bingley, Yks.

Was a grocer and draper.
viii. Alfred1, GG Grandson. Born in 1844 in Gildersome, Yks, Eng. Alfred died in Van Buren Co.,Iowa,USA., on 25 Jun 1873; he was 29.
Saturday 19 July 1873

Gildersome

We are sorry to notice the death of a native of Gildersome in Iowa, United States, America, from
sunstroke. Mr. Alfred Crowther left England for America on May 20th and safely arrived at Baltimore after a
rough passage. His destination was Chicago, which he afterwards left for Van Buren County,
Iowa.
He applied for work in a woollen mill at Van Buren, but there was not a vacancy, so he decided to
hire out at a farm. On June 18th he entered the employ of Mr. Bachelor, of Vernon township, and
worked all right until the Wednesday following. Tuesday and Wednesday were very hot days, and
on Wednesday the 25th June, Mr. Crowther complained about ten o'clock in the forenoon of
dizziness in the head, but worked on until eleven o'clock; after getting on his horse to go to
dinner
a line came down and he dismounted to fix it. Mt Bachelor then noticed that something serious
was the matter with him, as h staggered and was seemingly unable to stand up. He took hold of
him, helped him on his horse and got him to the house, and did the best he could for him whilst
medical aid arrived. From the time he reached the house he never spoke, and lingered in great
pain until evening, when he died. The funeral took place the following day, sermon and service
being held at Mr. bachelor's and was largely attended. He was buried in Vernon Cemetery, Iowa.
Mr. Alfred Crowther was respected by all who knew him. He took great interest in scientific
pursuits and gained a Queen's prize for Chemistry, elementary stage in 1871, besides a certificate for Electricity and Magnetism. In 1872 he also obtained a Queen's prize and first class certificate for Chemistry (Inorganic), advanced stage, and a certificate for Chemistry (Organic). Before leaving England he was presented by his fellow work people with a handsome writing desk, and by the teachers of the Baptist Sunday school, with which he was connected, with an illuminated address expressive of their esteem.

Alfred Crowther, Vernon Township, Iowa, 29 years, June 25th, 1873, son of the late Mr. Joseph
Crowther, of Gildersome. Friends will kindly accept this intimation.

17. Nancy BILBROUGH (William3, James2, James1)1, G Granddaughter. Born in 1802 in Gildersome, Yks, Eng.9 Occupation: Grocer.

Nancy married John FARRAR1. Born abt 1803 in Rastrick?, Yorks. John died aft 1851; he was 48.

They had the following children:
43 i. Abraham (~1832-)
44 ii. James (~1834-)
45 iii. George (1840-)

18. Sarah BILBROUGH (William3, James2, James1)1, G Granddaughter. Born in 1804.

On 11 Sep 1828 when Sarah was 24, she married George SEWELL1, in St. Peters, Leeds, Eng.32 Born in 1804.32 George died in Richmond, Yorks, ENG, in 1855; he was 51.32

They had the following children:
46 i. Ann (1827-)
ii. Mary1, GG Granddaughter. Born in 1829.32
Mary married TURNBULL1.
iii. Abraham1 (Died as Child), GG Grandson. Born in 1831.32 Abraham died in Richmond, Yorks, ENG, in 1843; he was 12.32
Died Young
47 iv. William Bilbrough (1838-)

19. Hannah BILBROUGH (William3, James2, James1)1, G Granddaughter. Born in 1809 in Morley, Yks, Eng.9 Hannah died in Sep 1898; she was 89.

In 1881 Census was a widow living in Hunslet Road, Hunslet,Leeds aged 71with her son William
(41),his wife Fanny (23) and Granville the grandson aged 1.
Was presented with a shawl on the occasion of a Golden Wedding celebration in 1893 at
Gildersome in honour of being the eldest person present. 9

Hannah married UNKNOWN.

They had one child:
48 i. William (1839-1919)

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