St Helens BMD'S
St Helens Examiner 22nd, September 1883
Marriage
19th inst, Parish Church, St Helens, by Rev Canon CARR, Thomas son of Thomas WEATHERILL to Hannah daughter of the late William HALTON both St Helens.
Deaths
Rainford 15th inst, Mrs WINSTANLEY, Pasture Lane aged 35
Prescot, 13th inst, Frederick GLOVER, aged 10 weeks
Eccleston, 13 inst, Ralph TABERS, Springfield Row, aged 20
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St Helens Examiner 21st June 1884
Marriages
15th June Church of the Sacred Heart, St Helens, by Rev W. WALMSLEY, Martin GORMAN to Catherine GLTNN both St Helens
19th June Independent Chapel St Helens by Rev R. J. WARD, Henry WARREN to Mary Ann STEVENS both St Helens
Deaths
St Helens
Margaret LEYLAND, College Street aged 50,
Janet WATERS, Thatto Heath, aged 59,
John WILKINSON, Alma Terrace, aged 29,
Ellen HAYES, Sutton Road, aged 68,
Elizabeth Anne MATHER, Bold Street, aged 16,
Margaret HALLWOOD Norley Street aged 68,
Annie DEAN, Liverpool Road, aged28,
Mary KELLY, Oxford Street, aged 54,
James TAYLOR, Bold Street, aged 54,
Fred TAYLOR, City Street, aged 17
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St Helens Examiner 6th September 1884
Births
Huyton, 3rd July James HUYTON, Pasture Lane, a son
27th July the wife of Robert FAIRCLOUGH, Park Hill a daughter
Prescot
27th August wife of John ALLEN of a daughter
18th the wife of William STARKIE of a daughter
Rainhill
18th August the wife of Joseph DENNETT of a daughter
20th the wife of Abraham PHILLIPS of a daughter
24th the wife of Richard WELSH of a daughter
Eccleston
27th August the wire of Frederick Charles THOMPSON of a son.
Marriages
1st inst the Church of the Sacred Heart, by the Rev W WALMSLEY, Patrick CONNOR of St Helens to Annie LYON of Thatto Heath nr St Helens
Deaths
Prescot
1st September John LUNN aged 58
31st August Sarah Ann widow of William NEWSHAM, aged 37.
Rainhill
30th August Emily wife of Fred TAYLOR aged 18
St Helens
Mary YATES, Hardshaw Street aged 24
Mary DORNING, Old Nook, aged 7
Elizabeth KNIGHT, Mill Brow aged 66
Elizabeth ASHLEY, Ashcroft Street, aged 58
Mary KEIRNAN, Duke Street aged 48
William HOLDEN, Eldon Street, aged 34
Jane TICKLE, Thomas Street, aged 43
Sarah Eliza HAGGER, Argyle St, aged 24
Elizabeth HARRISON, Waterdale Street, aged 48
Thomas OWEN, Back Westfield Street, aged 76
Thomas OWENS, County Lunatic Asylum, aged 65
Thomas CASE Merton Bank Road aged 69.
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St Helens Examiner 4th October 1884
Births
Rainford
5th ult the wife of Robert WINSTANLEY, Hardings Row of a daughter
8th, wife of John PEET, The Red Cat, of a son
Marriages
30th Sept Lowe House Church, St Helens, by Rev T ULLSTHORNE, George ASHCROFT, Professor of Music, Baldwin Street to Ellen HELSBY TAYLOR
Mr Andrew Joseph HAWKSEY of Baldwin Street to Miss Mary TAYLOR of 102 Croppers Hill, St Helens,
Deaths
24th ult Ann WILCOCK, Clyde St, aged 43
26th, Ann Jane MCBRYDE , College Street, aged 10
26th, Henry HANDLEHART, Raven St, aged 55
29th William HEWITT, Park Road aged 29
10th, the wife of William EVANS of a daughter
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St Helens Examiner 15th November 1884
Births
St Helens
1st inst, College Street the wife of William Henry LOWE of a son
3rd Baldwin Street, wife Thomas TAYLOR of a son
3rd Randon St the wife of Arthur FOSTER of a daughter
1st inst, Primrose Hill, Rainford, the wife of Daniel CURRAN of a daughter
2nd inst Bartons Row, Rainford, the wife of William SEDDON of a daughter
Marriages
9th inst the church of the Sacred Heart, by the Rev H. KAVANAGH, Patrick WARD to Margaret DOOLEY, both St Helens
10th inst the church of the Sacred Heart, by the Rev H. KAVANAGH John SUMMER to Bridget CONROY, both St Helens
11th inst, Holy Cross St Helens, by the Rev R. CARDWELL, James McHENRY to Margaret CRITCHLEY, both St Helens
Deaths
7th inst, Providence Hospital, George MURRAY, aged 67
8th inst Hall Street, Alice STIRRUP. Aged 84
7th inst Peter Street, Sarah WILLIAMS, aged 52
7th inst Normans Road, George SPENCER aged 33
7th inst Argyle Street, William SUFFLEBOTTOM aged 35
8th inst Chancery Lane, Kate OKELL, aged 34
8th inst Sandfield Crescent, Sarah Ann CLEARY aged 32
9th inst College Street, Elizabeth LOWE aged 28
9th inst, Peter Street, Eliza Alice BROWN aged 23
8th inst Providence Hospital, Ellen DOOGAN aged 53
10th inst, York Street, William PIKE, aged 25
10th inst Charles Street, Colin DUNCAN aged 8
11th inst, Lowe Street, Eliza BARTON, aged 31.
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St Helens Examiner 7th March 1885
Births
Rainford
1st, ult the wife of Joseph BIRAK of a son
23rd the wife of William SHAW of a son.
Marriage
Weslyan Chapel, Rainhill, by the Rev James SHIPHAM, James BRIDGE of St Helens to Ada Louisa daughter of Joseph HARRIS, Crescent Hotel, Liverpool Road, St Helens.
Death
1st inst at Rainford, William son of Joseph FOSTER aged 15 weeks.
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St Helens Examiner 6th May 1899
Death and funeral of Mrs Wallace REVILL
St Helens people will be shocked to learn of the death of Mrs REVILL, widow of the late Wallace REVILL proprietor of the Theatres Royal, at St Helens, Sheffield, Leicester and Derby. Since the death of her husband some months ago Mrs REVILL had been in a critical state of health and death occurred on Monday at Blackpool, where she had gone after suffering a serious illness. She leaves three young children.
The funeral took place at St Helens Cemetery on Thursday, service conducted by Rev J. M. COURTENAY, vicar of Holy Trinity. Mourners Mrs JAMES mother, Misses Nellie and Lena REVILL daughters Master Happy REVILL, son, Mrs REVILL Mr REVILLS stepmother, Charles REVILL brother in law Mr and Mrs PURCELL brother and wife, Robert and W. H. GREGSON cousins of Bury, B. BREWIS, W. VARLEY, Dr MASON, F. G. SHUTTLEWORTH, Ernest GERARD, general manager, R. SEARS, manager St Helens, W. MALLALIEW, Leicester
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Warrington Examiner 7thSeptember 1907
Funeral of St Helens tradesman
The funeral of Anthony SHEIL one of the best known fish tradesmen in St Helens market took place at St Helens cemetery on Sunday. The cortege which left his residence at Knotty Ash where he passed away after a long illness, was followed by a large number of mourners and friend associated with him in business.
Chief mourners Mrs Emma SHEIL widow Mrs SHEIL mother, Mrs KEEN, Mrs FRODSHAM, the misses Annie and Florrie SHEIL sisters, Mr and Mrs Charles SHEIL brother and his wife, Joseph SHEIL, uncle, Thomas HACKING father in law, Dr MAHONY Mr GEORGE, Mrs BAILEY Mr and Mrs Thomas BAILEY, Thomas GUNN, nephew, Miss ROBERTS cousin, Mr THOMPAON and Mr and Mrs TRAVIS. Pall bearers, Messers, OWENS, LEWIS, ROGERS, KEEN GUNN
and WILLIAMS. Arrangements carried out by Messers J. WHITTAKER and Sons, Everton, Liverpool.
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Runcorn Examiner 8th February 1908
The funeral of Mr Samuel A. HOLLINGSWORTH of Kings Road, St Helens, who met with a tragic end on Friday morning last, took place at St Helens Cemetery on Monday. A large number of prominent representatives of the various catholic churches were present at Old Windleshaw where the interment took place. The service was conducted by Rev W, F, HEARNE, Rector of Sacred Heart assisted by Rev B. HORNBY.
Mourners were Messers E. M. and B. HOLLINGSWORTH, sons, T. HOLLINGSWORTH, brother, of Warrington, N. MASSEY, E. MASSEY, C HOLLINGSWORTH, J. MASSEY and F. HOLLINGSWORTH nephews. The United Alkali Company were represented by Mr F. W. STEWART General Manager, Messers Grant PATON, A. THOMPSON, D. WATSON, Dr BREST, A. RUDGE, D. BURDEKIN, T. E. BOOTH, J. LUCAS, J. T. TROTTER, S. J. STUART, H. TELFORD, J. W. KYNASTON and the bearers were members of staff of the deceased, Messers HOLT, J. WOOLSEY, T. FORSTER, C. WOODWARD J. TICKLE and S. KINSEY.
The Inquest was held on Monday by Mr BRIGHOUSE. Mr HOLLINGSWORTHS eldest son said his father had been a works manager in the town for many years. For 14 years Works Manager United Alkali Works at Gerrards Bridge Chemical works and also had charge of the Globe Works. He was 62 years old and was always of a cheerful disposition. He was seen to go away from the Globe Works by Walter MORRISON the night watchman about 4am on Friday and John Thomas OKEEFE, saltcake man saw him later in the Gerrards Bridge works when he seemed quite rational just as usual. Mr HOLLINGSWORTHS body was found floating in the canal at Pocket Nook at 20 to 7.
Mr STEWART general manager said he was through both works on Wednesday and found everything in perfect working order. There was nothing at all wrong with the deceased or any of his duties, and the directors were extremely sorry for what happened. The jury returned a verdict of found drowned. The embankment of the canal was in a bad state he could have stumbled or been blown over.
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Widnes examiner 8th May 1909
Funeral took place at St Helens Cemetery on Monday of Mrs SWIFT widow of the late Mr J. O. SWIFT solicitor, who died within a week of her husbands death. The deceased lady after the death of her husband was taken ill with pneumonia, the malady which caused the death of Mr SWIFT. She died on Friday at Streatham Hill, London leaving four young children
The funeral service was conducted by the Rev J. H. WATTS. Mourners were Miss SWIFT [Liverpool], Master Fred T. SWIFT, son, Messers E. W. SWIFT, Harold SWIFT, PHILO [Norwich], Williams [Wakefield] ROE, [London] and T. GARNER.
Death of a St Helens doctor
Dr Edward CASEY who had practised in Sutton, St Helens, for about 28 years, died on Sunday at the age of 64. Dr CASEY for the past 12 years had been in partnership with Dr OKEEFE, and he was Poor Law medical officer and vaccination officer for the district. Deceased was a native of North Tyrone. He was never married and was always kindly and charitable towards the poor, by whom he was beloved. About 15 months ago he had an acute attack of influenza which left him weak. Heart trouble began to appear and against the wishes of his partner and other advisers continued to work and would not take the rest that was so necessary. He worked until a few days ago when he was obliged to lay down his task, and the end quickly came.
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Widnes examiner 6th April 1912
Funeral of Inspector R. ROPER, St Helens late of the 1st Kings Dragoon Guards who was a member of St Helens Borough Force for over 26 years took place at St Helens cemetery on Saturday. The remains were escoerted to the burial place by a detachment of the borough police under Chief Constable ELLERINGTON and Chief Inspector GOODALL. Inspectors HOLDING and FAIRHURST and Sergeant SMALL, HURST, HEATON and GLEAVE were the bearers. Also present were Detective Inspector DUNN, Sergeants STAVELEY, CURRAN and ROE. The service was conducted by Rev H. E. HOPKINS curate of Parish Church.
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