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john sweeney 1852-1893

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Unknown Report 9 Feb 2013 14:20

looking for the parents of john sweeney born northwich cheshire . john my great grandfather was married twice, mary barrett then mary lowery my great grandmother

Dea

Dea Report 9 Feb 2013 14:25

When and where did he marry these ladies please?

Did he have any children? - details please.

Do you have him on any census for reference? - if so, please post details.

Dea x

PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 9 Feb 2013 14:32

Is this him in 1891??

1891 England Census
about John Sweeney
Name: John Sweeney
Age: 39
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1852
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Mary Ann Sweeney
Gender: Male
Where born: Macclesfield, Cheshire, England

Civil parish: Sheffield
Ecclesiastical parish: Holliscroft
County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England

Street Address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Education:

Employment status: View image

Registration district: Sheffield
Sub-registration district: North Sheffield
ED, institution, or vessel: 15
Neighbors: View others on page
Piece: 3818
Folio: 60
Page Number: 9
Household Members: Name Age
John Sweeney 39
Mary Ann Sweeney 39
Walter Sweeney 12
John Sweeney 10
Kate Sweeney 8

And 1881??

1881 England Census
about John Sweeney
Name: John Sweeney
Age: 28
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1853
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Mary A. Sweeney
Gender: Male
Where born: Cheshire, England

Civil parish: Sheffield
County/Island: Yorkshire
Country: England

Street Address: 57 Smithfields
Condition as to marriage: Married
Education:

Employment status: View image
Occupation: Bricklayers Labourer

Registration district: Sheffield
Sub-registration district: North Sheffield
ED, institution, or vessel: 10
Neighbors: View others on page
Piece: 4645
Folio: 13
Page Number: 19
Household Members: Name Age
John Sweeney 28
Mary A. Sweeney 26
Thomas Sweeney 10
Patrick Sweeney 8
Walter Sweeney 2

Researching:
"If I don't see you through the week.........I will see you through the window". :o))

PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 9 Feb 2013 14:42

Marriages Jun 1879 (>99%)
LOWREY Mary Ann Sheffield 9c 596
Sweeney John Sheffield 9c 596

Researching:
"If I don't see you through the week.........I will see you through the window". :o))

Dea

Dea Report 9 Feb 2013 14:48

1871 census transcription details for: Lambert Street Court, Sheffield
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National Archive Reference:
RG number: RG10
Piece: 4679
Folio: 88
Page: 21
Reg. District: Sheffield
Sub District: Sheffield, North
Parish: Sheffield
Enum. District: 5
Ecclesiastical District:
City/Municipal Borough: Sheffield
Address: Lambert Street Court, Sheffield
County: Yorkshire
Name Relation Condition Sex Age Birth Year Occupation Where Born
SWEENEY, John Head M 19 1852 Yorkshire
SWEENEY, Mary B Wife F 19 1852 Derbyshire
SWEENEY, Thomas Son M 1 1870 Yorkshire
BARRETT, Patrick Father-In-Law M 40 1831 Ireland
BARRETT, Howord Mother-In-Law F 40 1831 Ireland
BARRETT, Kate Sister-In-Law F 9 1862 Yorkshire
BARRETT, Bartley Brother-In-Law M 4 1867 Yorkshire
TULLEY, Thomas Lodger M 60 1811 Ireland
TULLEY, Ellen Lodger F 44 1827 Ireland
BARRATT, Patrick Brother-In-Law M 12 1859 Yorkshire

Dea x

Dea

Dea Report 9 Feb 2013 14:52

'Might' be this one?

1861 census transcription details for: Sutton Lane, Newton
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National Archive Reference:
RG number: RG09
Piece: 2607
Folio: 41
Page: 9
Reg. District: Northwich
Sub District: 4 Middlewich
Parish: Newton
Enum. District: 3
Ecclesiastical District: Middlewich
City/Municipal Borough:
Address: Sutton Lane, Newton
County: Cheshire
Name Relation Condition Sex Age Birth Year Occupation , Disability Where Born
SWEENEY, Luke Head Married M 50 1811 Agricultural Labourer
Roscommon, Ireland
SWEENEY, Margaret Wife Married F 49 1812
Roscommon, Ireland
SWEENEY, John Son M 8 1853
Chester Middlewich
SWEENEY, Maria Granddaughter F 1 1860
Chester Newton

Dea x

Eringobragh1916

Eringobragh1916 Report 9 Feb 2013 15:37

? Possible brother to John.... Marriage was Middlewich.....

Catherine Winnn
Thomas Sweeney
Marriage :event date 03 Mar 1856
Place, : Cheshire, England (Middlewich)
Male :age21y
Marital status:Single
Father:Luke Sweeney
Catherine Winn
Status:Single
Father:Thomas Winn

PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 9 Feb 2013 15:48

Is it just me or can anyone find the Sweeney/Barrett marriage for John and Mary?

Researching:
"If I don't see you through the week.........I will see you through the window". :o))

Dea

Dea Report 9 Feb 2013 15:51

Marriages Dec 1869 (>99%)
BARRATT Mary Sheffield 9c 523 Scan available - click to view
Holmshaw Emma Sheffield 9c 523 Scan available - click to view
Sweeney John Sheffield 9c 523 Scan available - click to view
Taylor John Sheffield 9c 523 Scan available - click to view


Dea x

PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 9 Feb 2013 16:07

Good girl Dea!.........Barratt and not Barret!!

:-D

I wonder where the poster went?

Researching:
"If I don't see you through the week.........I will see you through the window". :o))