Ancestors of John David SWARBRICK

Notes

8. Thomas SWARBRICK

Date & place of birth, source:
Birth Certificate dated 23rd August 1860 at Old Chapel Yard, Preston.
Thomas
Father: Richard Swarbrick Mother: Jane Swarbrick formerly Wareing
Father's occupation: Joiner master.
Informant: Richard Swarbrick, father, Old Chapel Yard, Preston.
Registered: 2nd October 1860

evidence of baptism:
extract from the register of St Wilfrid's Catholic Church, Preston:
1860
b. 23rd August
bpt. 24th August Thomas s. of Richard Swarbrick and Jane [Waring]
sponsors: Thomas Swarbrick Alice Waring

Date & place of marriage, source:
Marriage Certificate dated 4th June 1889 at St Ignatius Catholic Church,
Preston
Thomas Swarbrick 28 years bachelor commercial traveller 9, Maudland
Bank, Preston.
Sarah Swarbrick 25 years spinster machinist
80, Meadow Street, Preston.
Fathers' names and occupations:
Richard Swarbrick joiner
William Swarbrick joiner
both signed their names.
Witnesses: R. Swarbrick A. Butterworth.
[church register gives: Robert Swarbrick of 80, Meadow Street and Agnes
Butterworth of 24, Butlers Court]

Date & place of death, source:
Death Certificate dated 2nd February at 27 St Ignatius Square, Preston.
Thomas Swarbrick age 72 years.
Occupation: Letterpress printer [master].
Cause of death: 1a. Myocardial degeneration b. Bronchitis No P.M.
Informant: Richard Swarbrick, son, present at the death. 10 Garden
Street, Preston.
Registered: 3rd February 1933.

Date & place of burial, source: "History of the Church and Parish of St.
Ignatius, Preston 1833-1933" by A. Holden.

Will, signed & dated 29th November 1913
Probate granted London 7th April 1933
Estate valued: £2,844.15s.9d.

Professions: clerk, commercial traveller, printer, source: census
entries, certificates and entries in Barrett's Preston Directories
1882-1932.

Preston Directory 1882:
[Barrett, this and all subsequent Directory entries, unless otherwise
specified]

Thomas Swarbrick, clerk, 27 Pedder Street, Preston.

Preston Directory 1885:
Thomas Swarbrick, clerk, 2 Tay Street, Preston.

Preston Directory 1889:
Thomas Swarbrick, clerk, 8 Tuson Street, Preston.

census entry 1881
27, Pedder Street Preston
Thomas Swarbrick head single 20 Clerk in cotton mill
b. Preston
Agnes sister single 24 Sewing machinist
b. Preston

1890
son William's b/cert
38, Pedder Street commercial traveller

census entry 1891
38, Pedder Street Preston
Thomas Swarbrick head married 30 Commercial traveller
b. Preston
Sarah wife married 27
b. Preston
William son single 8 months
b. Preston

1892
son Richard's b/cert
9, Maudland Bank commercial traveller

Preston Directory 1892:
Swarbrick Thomas, commercial traveller, 9, Maudland Bank, Preston.

1895
son Robert's b/cert
31, St Philips Road commercial traveller

Preston Directory 1895:
Swarbrick Thomas & Co. Printers and Paper Bag Manufacturers, 29, Avenham
Street. h. 31, St Philip's Road, Preston.

Preston Directory 1898:
Swarbrick Thomas & Co. Printers & Paper Bag Manufacturers, 29, Avenham
Street. h. 27, St Ignatius Square, Preston.

1901
son Edward's b/cert
27, St Ignatius Square letter press printer [master]

Preston Directory 1901:
Swarbrick Thomas & Co. Printers & Paper Bag Manufacturers, 40, Avenham
Street. h. 27, St Ignatius Square, Preston.

1903
son Thomas' b/cert
27, St Ignatius Square commercial traveller

Preston Directory 1904:
Swarbrick Thomas & Co. Printers & Paper Bag Manufacturers, 40, Avenham
Street. h. 27, St Ignatius Square, Preston.

Preston Directory 1907:
Swarbrick Thomas & Co. Printers & Paper Bag Manufacturers, Great Shaw
Street, Tel 105Y. h. 27, St Ignatius Square, Preston.

exact repeat entries in 1910, 1913, 1917, 1922, 1926/7 [except Tel
now 820], 1932 [except Tel now 4120].

Deaths column "Lancashire Daily Post" Friday 3rd February 1933:

SWARBRICK On the 2nd February, the Feast of the Purification, THOMAS
beloved husband of SARAH SWARBRICK, aged 72 years. Fortified with the
Rites of Holy Church. Requiem Mass, St Ignatius, Tuesday 9.30 am. R.I.P.
[Tuesday was the 7th February 1933]

extract from the "History of the Church and Parish of St Ignatius,
Preston 1833-1933" by Anthony Holden:

"Another well-known figure passed away on Candlemas Day in the person of
Mr Thomas Swarbrick, of St Ignatius Square, in his seventy-third year. He
was a paper merchant and printer and he enjoyed a wide circle of personal
and business friends. The large attendance at the Requiem Mass on
Tuesday, February 7th, testified to the regard in which he was held. He
was a very devout man, and was to be seen daily in his place in front of
St Joseph's chapel at one or other of the early Masses. Often he was
called upon to serve an extra Mass when some little altar boy failed to
put in an appearance.

"A good family man, Mr Swarbrick left a widow and three sons to mourn his
loss. His eldest son, William, a young schoolmaster of much promise, was
killed in the War."

[Actually William died of the long term effects of trench fever in
September of 1920].

9. Sarah SWARBRICK

see also Thomas Swarbrick record # 63

evidence of birth:
certificate:
20th June 1863 56 Egan Street, Preston Sarah
Father: William Swarbrick Mother: Ellen Swarbrick formerly Lund.
Father's occupation: Joiner journeyman.
Informant: [x the mark of] Ellen Swarbrick, mother, 56 Egan Street.
Registered: 31st July 1863.

evidence of baptism:
extract from the register of St Ignatius, Preston:
born 20th June 1863
baptised 21st June 1863 Sarah daughter of William Swarbrick and Sarah,
his wife, late Lund.
Godparents: John Swarbrick Jane Hornby

confirmed at St Ignatius Church on 23rd March 1876 aged 12, sponsor: Anne
Gillett.

evidence of death:
certificate:
15th June 1934 at 27 St Ignatius Square, Preston.
Sarah Swarbrick age 70 years widow of Thomas Swarbrick Letterpress
Printer [master].
Cause of death: 1a Cerebral Thrombosis b. Myocardial degeneration.
No P.M.
Informant: Richard Swarbrick son, present at the death, 27, St Ignatius
Square.
Registered: 15th June 1934.

Will dated 8th June 1934.

Sons Richard, Thomas and Robert to be trustees/executors.
Bequest of £100 to Mary Winifred Swarbrick [William's daughter] 16,
Cannock Road, Hednesford, Staffordshire.
Equal shares to the sons or, if deceased, their heirs.

Witnessed by M Thompson, clerk of G Woods, solicitors
Florence Mabel Swarbrick [shop assistant] 23, Muncarlin Road, Moor Park,
Preston

£411 13s 10d [resworn £546 5s 6d] Probate 12th July 1934

10. Benjamin SLADE

evidence of birth:
certificate:
29th November 1860 at Bremhill Benjamin
Father's name and occupation:
Samuel Slade Farmer's labourer
Mother: Eliza Slade formerly Dolman
informant: Eliza Slade [her mark] mother, Bremhill
registered: 8th January 1861

evidence of marriage:
certificate:
31st March 1886 at the Register Office at Bedminster
Benjamin Slade aged 26 bachelor Railway Policeman
Catherine Cottage, Sydenham Road Knowle
Sarah Lydiard aged 23 spinster blank same address as Benjamin
Fathers' names and occupations:
Samuel Slade labourer
Edwin Lydiard [deceased] blacksmith
both signed
witnesses: Henry Kerewell [his mark] Morely Beleton

evidence of death:
certificate:
19th August 1935 at Holmoor House, Trinity, Taunton
Benjamin Slade aged 74 years of 27 Portland Street, Taunton, Railway
detective [retired].
cause of death: carcinoma of the prostate gland, certified.
informant: M. Parker, daughter, present at the death, 27 Portland
Street, Taunyon.
registered: 19th August 1935.

census entry 1891
7 Clyde Terrace Sydenham Road Bedminster
Benjamin Slade h. m. 30 railway policeman GWRy b. Bremhill
Sarah " w. m. 28 b. Sherston
Eliza " d. u. 2 b. Totterdown
Edward " s. u. 1 b. Totterdown

Extract from "The Police Review and Parade Gossip" March 17th 1922:

PRESENTATION TO A GWR INSPECTOR

The Great Western Force has recently lost by retirement one of its
most respected officers in the person of Det. Inspr. Slade of
Taunton who has served the Force well for a period of forty years.

To mark their esteem towards Inspr. Slade the Great Western
Divisional and District officers met in good numbers at their
conference at Bristol on March 4th, when the occasion was considered
suitable to entertain Inspr. Slade and to present him and Mrs Slade
with tokens as a practical expression of good will.

The Great Western Chief, Mr Matthews, presided and was supported by
Mr Stephens. After enjoying a good repast, Mr Matthews, in his own
way, presented Inspr. Slade with an arm chair and walking stick. An
arm chair was also presented to Mrs Slade. In the course of his
remarks Mr Matthews referred to the good service rendered to the
Police Department by Inspr. Slade and recommended his devotion to
duty as an example everyone may safely follow.

Mr Stephens also paid a tribute to Inspr. Slade's high
qualifications and his unfailing conscientious service to the Great
Western Company.

All officers present testified to the high standard of life shown by
Inspr. Slade who was always true to his principles. He had left the
Great Western service reigning high in the estimation of his fellow
officers.

Inspr. Slade suitably responded, and referred to his experiences in
the Department, which proved very interesting.
H. John.

Extract from "The Taunton Courier" Wednesday August 28th 1935:

DEATH OF MR B. SLADE

FORMER GWR DETECTIVE

Mr Benjamin Slade [74] a former detective inspector in the Special
Police Department of the Great Western Railway, died at his
residence 27 Portland-street, Taunton, on Monday after a long
illness.

Deceased was a native of Bremhill, Wiltshire. In 1882 he joined the
GWR as a uniformed constable at Bristol, and rose to the rank of
detective inspector before he came to Taunton in 1916. He was six
years in the town and then retired on pension. His wife died two
years ago. His son, Mr E. Slade, is a sergeant attached to the GWR
Police Department in London.

FUNERAL TRIBUTES

Representatives of the GWR Police attended the funeral at St Mary's
Cemetery on Thursday afternoon. They were Divisional Inspector
Townsend, Divisional Inspector Stellard, Inspector Vowles, Inspector
White, Inspector Leybourne and Sergeant Williams. The curate of St
Mary's Rev. E.J. Chereton officiated.

The principal mourners were Mr E. Slade, London [son] Mr and Mrs A.
Parker, Taunton [son-in-law and daughter] Mr E [illegible word]
Taunton [illegible word] Mrs R. Gough, Bristol [niece] Mrs J.
Whittle, Taunton [friend].

Floral tributes were sent by the following - Chief of Police, Mr
J.H. Matthews and his officers. His children and grandchildren. His
niece, Mrs R Gough. Mr and Mrs J. Whittle, Mr and Mrs P. Clarke, Mr
and Mrs Fish, Mrs Smith and family.

11. Sarah Ann LYDIARD

evidence of birth:
certificate:
15th March 1863 at Sherston Magna Sarah Ann
Father: Edward Lydiard, agricultural labourer
Mother: Mary Lydiard formerly Berry
informant: the mark of Mary Lydiard, mother.
registered: 23rd March 1863

evidence of death:
certificate:
25th September 1933 at 27 Portland Street, Taunton.
Sarah Ann Slade aged 70 years of Capel Cottage, Rowden Down,
Chippenham R.D. wife of Benjamin Slade Detective Inspector Great
Western Railway [retired].
cause of death: 1. acute pulmonary odema 2. double pleural effusion
3. arterio sclerocis. Certified Geoffrey P. Clarke, coroner for
Western District of Somerset after Post Mortem without inquest.
informant: B. Slade, widower of deceased, present at the death,
Capel Cottage, Rowden Down, Chippenham.
registered: 28th September 1933.

12. Robert McCARTHY

evidence of birth:
certificate:
29th September 1885 at 26 Brook Street, Chorley Robert
Father: Robert McCarty cotton weaver
Mother: Mary Theresa McCarty formerly Molyneaux
informant: the mark of Mary Theresa McCarty, mother, 26 Brook
Street, Chorley
registered: 10th November 1885

evidence of marriage;
certificate:
15th January 1906 at St Bede's Chapel, Clayton Green,
Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley
Robert McCarthy 20 bachelor coal miner 21 Townley Street Chorley
Mary Ellen Prior 28 spinster cotton weaver Brownley Terrace
Clayton-le-Woods
Fathers' names and occupations:
Robert McCarthy cotton weaver
Francis Prior mechanical labourer
both signed the register
witnesses: James McCarthy Cicily Prior

evidence of second marriage:
28th July 1942 at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Brownedge,
Walton-le-Dale
Robert McCarthy 56 widower labourer at motor works 5 Lord Street
Whittle
Mary Ellen Coupe 51 widow inspector of gas masks 44 Station
Road Bamber Bridge
Fathers' names and occupations:
Robert McCarthy cotton weaver [deceased]
Arthur Taylor general labourer at cotton mill
both signed the register
witnesses: Joseph Ronald Coupe Mary Alice Waine
evidence of death:
certificate:
2nd August 1960 at 44 Station Road, Bamber Bridge
Robert McCarthy aged 74 years Driver [motor works] retired
cause of death: cerebral haemorrhage due to hypertension
informant: F.McCarthy, son, 1 St Marys Road, Bamber Bridge
registered: 4th August 1960

extract from the Probate Register:
1960
McCarthy Robert of 44 Station Road Bamber Bridge nr Preston
Lancashire, died 2nd August 1960. Administration Lancaster 28th
October to Francis McCarthy, weaving manager. Effects £1,401 6s. 3d.

13. Mary Ellen PRIOR

evidence of birth:
certificate:
3rd December 1877 at Alma Place, Walton-le-Dale Mary Ellen
Father: Francis Prior cotton grinder
Mother: Alice Prior formerly Walmsley
informant: Alice Prior, mother, Alma Place, Walton-le-Dale
registered: 9th January 1878

evidence of death:
certificate:
29th April 1921 at 12 Swansey Fold, Whittle-le-Woods
Mary Ellen McCarthy aged 43 wife of Robert McCarthy, collier
[heaver]
cause of death: 1. pneumonia 2. mitral heart disease, heart failure
informant: Mary McIvor, sister, present at the death, Brownley
Terrace, Clayton-le-Woods.
registered: 29th April 1921

14. Joseph WOODS

evidence of marriage:
certificate:
23rd July 1900 at St Marys Roman Catholic Church, Brownedge
Joseph Woods 23 bachelor cotton weaver Brownedge Lane
Walton-le-Dale
Elizabeth Mercer 23 spinster blank 207 Station Road
Bamber Bridge
Fathers' names and occupations:
William Woods [deceased] cotton spinner
Thomas Mercer provision dealer
both signed the register
witnesses: James Slater Jane Woods

15. Elizabeth MERCER

evidence of birth:
certificate:
15th March 1877 at Bamber Bridge, Walton-le-Dale Elizabeth
Father: Thomas Mercer cotton spinner
Mother: Alice Mercer formerly Pollott [sic]
informant: Thomas Mercer, father, Bamber Bridge, Walton-le-Dale
registered: 18th April 1877