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Elizabeth ("Posnet") Posnitt

F, #5535, Deceased, b. about 1757, d. December 1841

Family

Family: James Snelson (b. March 1761, d. February 1827)

Main Events

  • Name: Elizabeth ("Posnet") Posnitt was also known as Elizabeth Snelson.
  • Biography: I don't know what happened to their children who all seem to have been christened at Farndon, at St. Chad's Parish Church.[:CR:].
  • Birth: She was born about 1757 in Chester.
  • Marriage: Elizabeth ("Posnet") Posnitt and James Snelson were married on 25 April 1785 in St. Oswald's, Malpas.
  • Her son Thomas Snelson was born in August 1785 in Farndon.
  • Her daughter Mary Snelson was born on 18 February 1787.
  • Her son James Snelson was born in October 1788 in Farndon.
  • Her daughter Margaret Snelson was born in September 1790 in Farndon.
  • Her daughter Martha Snelson was born in May 1792 in Farndon.
  • Her daughter Hannah Snelson was born in May 1794 in Farndon.
  • Her daughter Grace Snelson was born in January 1799 in Farndon.
  • Residence: Elizabeth ("Posnet") Posnitt resided in Farndon about 1800.
  • Her daughter Elizabeth Snelson was born in January 1801 in Farndon.
  • Her husband James Snelson died in February 1827.
  • Death: Elizabeth ("Posnet") Posnitt died in December 1841 in Farndon.
  • Burial: Elizabeth's remains were buried on 10 December 1841 in St. Chad's, Farndon.1

Census

Census 18411841Elizabeth ("Posnet") Posnitt Id #5,535 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1841 at Frodsham Sreet, St. Oswald's, Great Boughton, Chester

Original Documents, Source and Citations here2
  • Last Edited: 3 December 2022 10:10:49

Citations

  1. [S665] Farndon Burial 1813-50 in P45/4 on Mf152/1


    p.11 no. 88 5 Sep 1818 William Snelson Farndon 24'

    p.17 no. 132 1 Dec 1820 William Snelson Farndon 57

    p.33 no. 258 19 Feb 1827 James Snelson Farndon 65

    p.54 no. 428 10 Feb 1834 Anne Snelson Farndon 71

    p.66 no. 526 5 may 1838 Thomas Snelson Farndon 53

    p.77 no. 611 10 dec 1841 Elizabeth Snelson Chester 84
  2. [S5953] Frodsham Street, St Oswald, Great Boughton

Biography

Thomas Snelson

M, #5536, Deceased, b. August 1785

Parents

Main Events

  • Birth: Thomas Snelson was born in August 1785 in Farndon.
  • Christening: Thomas was christened on 14 August 1785 in St. Chad's, Farndon.1
  • His father James Snelson died in February 1827.
  • His mother Elizabeth ("Posnet") Posnitt died in December 1841 in Farndon.
  • Last Edited: 3 December 2022 10:10:49

Citations

  1. [S664] Farndon Register 1784-1812, Memo: Annotation: Farndon Register 1784-1812

    in P45/1/2,3 on Mf152/1,2
    14 Aug 1785 C. Thomas son on James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    18 Feb 1787 C. Mary Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    19 Oct 1788 C. James son of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    7 Feb 1790 C. Joseph son of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndon
    5 Sep 1790 C. Margaret dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farnd'
    5 Dec 1791 C. Elizabeth Dau of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndn
    27 May 1792 C. Martha Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    25 May 1794 C. Hannah Dau James & Elizabeth Snelson Farndon pauper
    13 Jul 1794 C. William son of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndon
    22 Mar 1796 B. Sarah Wife of William Snelson of Farndon
    7 Apr 1796 B. Elizabeth Daughter of William Snelson of Farndon
    13 Jan 1799 C. Grace Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    17 Mar 1799 B. Mary Snelson of Farndon Widow
    18 Jan 1801 B. Elizabeth dau James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    21 Jan 1801 C. Mary dau of Thomas & Margaret Snelson of Farndon

Biography

Margaret Snelson

F, #5539, Deceased, b. September 1790

Parents

Main Events

  • Birth: Margaret Snelson was born in September 1790 in Farndon.
  • Christening: Margaret was christened on 5 September 1790 in Church of England, St. Chad's, Farndon.1
  • Her father James Snelson died in February 1827.
  • Her mother Elizabeth ("Posnet") Posnitt died in December 1841 in Farndon.
  • Last Edited: 3 December 2022 10:10:49

Citations

  1. [S664] Farndon Register 1784-1812, Memo: Annotation: Farndon Register 1784-1812

    in P45/1/2,3 on Mf152/1,2
    14 Aug 1785 C. Thomas son on James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    18 Feb 1787 C. Mary Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    19 Oct 1788 C. James son of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    7 Feb 1790 C. Joseph son of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndon
    5 Sep 1790 C. Margaret dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farnd'
    5 Dec 1791 C. Elizabeth Dau of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndn
    27 May 1792 C. Martha Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    25 May 1794 C. Hannah Dau James & Elizabeth Snelson Farndon pauper
    13 Jul 1794 C. William son of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndon
    22 Mar 1796 B. Sarah Wife of William Snelson of Farndon
    7 Apr 1796 B. Elizabeth Daughter of William Snelson of Farndon
    13 Jan 1799 C. Grace Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    17 Mar 1799 B. Mary Snelson of Farndon Widow
    18 Jan 1801 B. Elizabeth dau James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    21 Jan 1801 C. Mary dau of Thomas & Margaret Snelson of Farndon

Biography

Martha Snelson

F, #5540, Deceased, b. May 1792

Parents

Main Events

  • Birth: Martha Snelson was born in May 1792 in Farndon.
  • Christening: Martha was christened on 27 May 1792 in Church of England, St. Chad's, Farndon.1
  • Her father James Snelson died in February 1827.
  • Her mother Elizabeth ("Posnet") Posnitt died in December 1841 in Farndon.
  • Last Edited: 3 December 2022 10:10:49

Citations

  1. [S664] Farndon Register 1784-1812, Memo: Annotation: Farndon Register 1784-1812

    in P45/1/2,3 on Mf152/1,2
    14 Aug 1785 C. Thomas son on James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    18 Feb 1787 C. Mary Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    19 Oct 1788 C. James son of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    7 Feb 1790 C. Joseph son of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndon
    5 Sep 1790 C. Margaret dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farnd'
    5 Dec 1791 C. Elizabeth Dau of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndn
    27 May 1792 C. Martha Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    25 May 1794 C. Hannah Dau James & Elizabeth Snelson Farndon pauper
    13 Jul 1794 C. William son of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndon
    22 Mar 1796 B. Sarah Wife of William Snelson of Farndon
    7 Apr 1796 B. Elizabeth Daughter of William Snelson of Farndon
    13 Jan 1799 C. Grace Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    17 Mar 1799 B. Mary Snelson of Farndon Widow
    18 Jan 1801 B. Elizabeth dau James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    21 Jan 1801 C. Mary dau of Thomas & Margaret Snelson of Farndon

Biography

Hannah Snelson

F, #5541, Deceased, b. May 1794

Parents

Main Events

  • Birth: Hannah Snelson was born in May 1794 in Farndon.
  • Christening: Hannah was christened on 25 May 1794 in Church of England, St. Chad's, Farndon.1
  • Her father James Snelson died in February 1827.
  • Her mother Elizabeth ("Posnet") Posnitt died in December 1841 in Farndon.
  • Last Edited: 3 December 2022 10:10:49

Citations

  1. [S664] Farndon Register 1784-1812, Memo: Annotation: Farndon Register 1784-1812

    in P45/1/2,3 on Mf152/1,2
    14 Aug 1785 C. Thomas son on James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    18 Feb 1787 C. Mary Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    19 Oct 1788 C. James son of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    7 Feb 1790 C. Joseph son of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndon
    5 Sep 1790 C. Margaret dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farnd'
    5 Dec 1791 C. Elizabeth Dau of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndn
    27 May 1792 C. Martha Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    25 May 1794 C. Hannah Dau James & Elizabeth Snelson Farndon pauper
    13 Jul 1794 C. William son of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndon
    22 Mar 1796 B. Sarah Wife of William Snelson of Farndon
    7 Apr 1796 B. Elizabeth Daughter of William Snelson of Farndon
    13 Jan 1799 C. Grace Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    17 Mar 1799 B. Mary Snelson of Farndon Widow
    18 Jan 1801 B. Elizabeth dau James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    21 Jan 1801 C. Mary dau of Thomas & Margaret Snelson of Farndon

Biography

Grace Snelson

F, #5542, Deceased, b. January 1799

Parents

Main Events

  • Birth: Grace Snelson was born in January 1799 in Farndon.
  • Christening: Grace was christened on 13 January 1799 at in the local parish church, Farndon, in St. Chad's, Church of England.1
  • Her father James Snelson died in February 1827.
  • Her mother Elizabeth ("Posnet") Posnitt died in December 1841 in Farndon.
  • Last Edited: 3 December 2022 10:10:49

Citations

  1. [S664] Farndon Register 1784-1812, Memo: Annotation: Farndon Register 1784-1812

    in P45/1/2,3 on Mf152/1,2
    14 Aug 1785 C. Thomas son on James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    18 Feb 1787 C. Mary Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    19 Oct 1788 C. James son of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    7 Feb 1790 C. Joseph son of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndon
    5 Sep 1790 C. Margaret dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farnd'
    5 Dec 1791 C. Elizabeth Dau of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndn
    27 May 1792 C. Martha Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    25 May 1794 C. Hannah Dau James & Elizabeth Snelson Farndon pauper
    13 Jul 1794 C. William son of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndon
    22 Mar 1796 B. Sarah Wife of William Snelson of Farndon
    7 Apr 1796 B. Elizabeth Daughter of William Snelson of Farndon
    13 Jan 1799 C. Grace Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    17 Mar 1799 B. Mary Snelson of Farndon Widow
    18 Jan 1801 B. Elizabeth dau James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    21 Jan 1801 C. Mary dau of Thomas & Margaret Snelson of Farndon

Biography

Elizabeth Snelson

F, #5543, Deceased, b. January 1801

Parents

Main Events

  • Birth: Elizabeth Snelson was born in January 1801 in Farndon.
  • Christening: Elizabeth was christened on 18 January 1801 in Church of England, St. Chad's, Farndon.1
  • Her father James Snelson died in February 1827.
  • Her mother Elizabeth ("Posnet") Posnitt died in December 1841 in Farndon.
  • Last Edited: 3 December 2022 10:10:49

Citations

  1. [S664] Farndon Register 1784-1812, Memo: Annotation: Farndon Register 1784-1812

    in P45/1/2,3 on Mf152/1,2
    14 Aug 1785 C. Thomas son on James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    18 Feb 1787 C. Mary Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    19 Oct 1788 C. James son of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    7 Feb 1790 C. Joseph son of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndon
    5 Sep 1790 C. Margaret dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farnd'
    5 Dec 1791 C. Elizabeth Dau of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndn
    27 May 1792 C. Martha Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    25 May 1794 C. Hannah Dau James & Elizabeth Snelson Farndon pauper
    13 Jul 1794 C. William son of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndon
    22 Mar 1796 B. Sarah Wife of William Snelson of Farndon
    7 Apr 1796 B. Elizabeth Daughter of William Snelson of Farndon
    13 Jan 1799 C. Grace Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    17 Mar 1799 B. Mary Snelson of Farndon Widow
    18 Jan 1801 B. Elizabeth dau James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    21 Jan 1801 C. Mary dau of Thomas & Margaret Snelson of Farndon

Biography

Joseph Snelson1

M, #5544, Deceased, b. February 1790, d. 1863

Parents

Main Events

  • Birth: Joseph Snelson was born in February 1790 in Farndon The census records that he was a joiner and that he was 60 years old and unmarried.
  • Christening: Joseph was christened on 7 February 1790 in Church of England, St. Chad's, Farndon.2
  • His mother Sarah Parker died in March 1796 in Farndon, England.
  • His father William Snelson died on 27 November 1820.
  • Occupation: Joseph Snelson was a joiner in Farndon in 1822.
  • bondsmen: He witnessed the probate of the estate of William Snelson on 21 October 1822.3
  • Occupation: Joseph Snelson was a house a joiner, and was unmarried and living in Farndon in 1851.4
  • Death: He died in 1863, at age ~73, in Tattenhall, Chester, {Ref CAS/20/48}.

Census

Census 18411841Joseph Snelson Id #5,544 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1841 at Farndon

Original Documents, Source and Citations here5
Census 185131 March 1851Joseph Snelson Id #5,544 (Principal) was at home on Census night 31 March 1851 at Farndon

Original Documents, Source and Citations here4
Census 18611861Joseph Snelson Id #5,544 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1861 at Farndon

Original Documents, Source and Citations here6
  • Last Edited: 3 December 2022 10:10:49

Citations

  1. [S40] Admon of William SNELSON of Farndon, Weaver 1822, R3-812
  2. [S664] Farndon Register 1784-1812, Memo: Annotation: Farndon Register 1784-1812

    in P45/1/2,3 on Mf152/1,2
    14 Aug 1785 C. Thomas son on James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    18 Feb 1787 C. Mary Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    19 Oct 1788 C. James son of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    7 Feb 1790 C. Joseph son of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndon
    5 Sep 1790 C. Margaret dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farnd'
    5 Dec 1791 C. Elizabeth Dau of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndn
    27 May 1792 C. Martha Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    25 May 1794 C. Hannah Dau James & Elizabeth Snelson Farndon pauper
    13 Jul 1794 C. William son of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndon
    22 Mar 1796 B. Sarah Wife of William Snelson of Farndon
    7 Apr 1796 B. Elizabeth Daughter of William Snelson of Farndon
    13 Jan 1799 C. Grace Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    17 Mar 1799 B. Mary Snelson of Farndon Widow
    18 Jan 1801 B. Elizabeth dau James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    21 Jan 1801 C. Mary dau of Thomas & Margaret Snelson of Farndon
  3. [S414] Wills at Chester 1545-1780 FONS
  4. [S676] Census 1851 H0107/2171 f89v 109 Farndon, Memo: Annotation: Census 1851 H0107/2171 f89v 109 Farndon
    Joseph Snelson Head Un 60 House Joiner Cheshire Farndon
  5. [S5750] Census 1841 Cheshire Joseph Snelson a.50
  6. [S5751] Census 1861 Cheshire Joseph Snelson Farndon

Biography

Elizabeth Snelson

F, #5545, Deceased, b. December 1791, d. April 1796

Parents

Main Events

  • Birth: Elizabeth Snelson was born in December 1791 in Farndon.
  • Christening: Elizabeth was christened on 5 December 1791 in St. Chad's, Farndon.1
  • Her mother Sarah Parker died in March 1796 in Farndon, England.
  • Death: Elizabeth Snelson died in April 1796, at age 4, in Farndon.
  • Burial: Elizabeth's remains were buried on 7 April 1796 in St. Chad's, Farndon.1
  • Her father William Snelson died on 27 November 1820.
  • Last Edited: 3 December 2022 10:10:49

Citations

  1. [S664] Farndon Register 1784-1812, Memo: Annotation: Farndon Register 1784-1812

    in P45/1/2,3 on Mf152/1,2
    14 Aug 1785 C. Thomas son on James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    18 Feb 1787 C. Mary Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    19 Oct 1788 C. James son of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    7 Feb 1790 C. Joseph son of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndon
    5 Sep 1790 C. Margaret dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farnd'
    5 Dec 1791 C. Elizabeth Dau of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndn
    27 May 1792 C. Martha Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    25 May 1794 C. Hannah Dau James & Elizabeth Snelson Farndon pauper
    13 Jul 1794 C. William son of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndon
    22 Mar 1796 B. Sarah Wife of William Snelson of Farndon
    7 Apr 1796 B. Elizabeth Daughter of William Snelson of Farndon
    13 Jan 1799 C. Grace Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    17 Mar 1799 B. Mary Snelson of Farndon Widow
    18 Jan 1801 B. Elizabeth dau James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    21 Jan 1801 C. Mary dau of Thomas & Margaret Snelson of Farndon

Biography

Mary Snelson

F, #5546, Deceased, b. about 18 June 1801

Parents

Family

Family: Thomas Higham (b. about 1802)

Main Events

  • Name: Mary Snelson was also known as Mary Higham.
  • Birth: She was born about 18 June 1801 in Farndon.
  • Christening: Mary was christened on 21 June 1801 in Church of England, St. Chad's, Farndon.1
  • Marriage: Mary Snelson and Thomas Higham were married on 7 August 1825 in St. James, Toxteth, Liverpool.
  • Her daughter Emma Higham was born on 28 January 1826 in Huyton.
  • Her daughter Mary Higham was born in 1828 in Windsor, Liverpool.
  • Her daughter Ann Higham was born in 1830.
  • Her mother Margaret Rowland died on 10 September 1843 in Eccleston.
  • Her father Thomas Snelson died on 26 January 1853 in a place close to home, Eccleston.

Census

Census 18411841Mary Snelson Id #5,546 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1841 at Hurst Street, West Derby; Witness Role: Wife

Original Documents, Source and Citations here
Census 18611861Mary Snelson Id #5,546 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1861 at Hurst Street, West Derby; Witness Role: Wife

Original Documents, Source and Citations here
Census 18711871Mary Snelson Id #5,546 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1871 at Orford Street, Wavertree, Liverpool; Witness Role: Wife

Original Documents, Source and Citations here
  • Last Edited: 3 December 2022 20:45:04

Citations

  1. [S664] Farndon Register 1784-1812, Memo: Annotation: Farndon Register 1784-1812

    in P45/1/2,3 on Mf152/1,2
    14 Aug 1785 C. Thomas son on James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    18 Feb 1787 C. Mary Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    19 Oct 1788 C. James son of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    7 Feb 1790 C. Joseph son of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndon
    5 Sep 1790 C. Margaret dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farnd'
    5 Dec 1791 C. Elizabeth Dau of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndn
    27 May 1792 C. Martha Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    25 May 1794 C. Hannah Dau James & Elizabeth Snelson Farndon pauper
    13 Jul 1794 C. William son of William & Sarah Snelson of Farndon
    22 Mar 1796 B. Sarah Wife of William Snelson of Farndon
    7 Apr 1796 B. Elizabeth Daughter of William Snelson of Farndon
    13 Jan 1799 C. Grace Dau of James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    17 Mar 1799 B. Mary Snelson of Farndon Widow
    18 Jan 1801 B. Elizabeth dau James & Elizabeth Snelson of Farndon
    21 Jan 1801 C. Mary dau of Thomas & Margaret Snelson of Farndon

Biography