Beatrice Snelson
F, #1651, Deceased, b. about April 1888, d. 10 November 1888
Parents
Main Events
- Birth: Beatrice Snelson was born about April 1888 in Chester, Cheshire, England.
- Christening: Beatrice was christened on 4 July 1888 in Church of England, St. Mary's, Chester.1
- Death: She died on 10 November 1888.
- Burial: She was buried on 14 November 1888 in Chester General Cemetery, Overleigh. Description: Daughter of William & Eliza Jane Snelson
Age: 7 m
Address: Handbridge
Parish: St Mary
Date of Death: 10/11/1888
Date of Burial: 14/11/1888
Grave Number: G7897
Page Number:
Consecrated: True
Cemetery Register: DCE/1/4
Running Number: 3254.
- Her father William Snelson died on 30 January 1900 in 31 Hartington St, Chester.
- Her mother Eliza Jane Williams died on 26 January 1922 in 54 Trafford St, Chester, Cheshire.
- Last Edited: 4 December 2022 14:37:43
Citations
- [S213] According to Richard Snelson
Biography
Alice Unknown
F, #1652, Deceased
Family
Main Events
- Name: Alice Unknown was also known as Alice Snelson.
- Marriage: Alice Unknown and John Snelson were married.1
- Last Edited: 3 December 2022 10:10:49
Citations
- [S213] According to Richard Snelson
Biography
Ellen Snelson
F, #1653, Deceased, b. before 11 July 1888
Parents
Main Events
- Birth: Ellen Snelson was born before 11 July 1888 in Chester, Cheshire, England.
- Christening: Ellen was christened on 11 July 1888 in Church of England, St. Mary's, Chester.1
- Her father William Snelson died on 30 January 1900 in 31 Hartington St, Chester.
- Witness: She witnessed the marriage of William Henry Edge and Eliza Jane Snelson on 24 December 1902 in parish church, St. Mary's, Chester.2,3
- Her mother Eliza Jane Williams died on 26 January 1922 in 54 Trafford St, Chester, Cheshire.
Census
Census 1901 | 1901 | Ellen Snelson Id #1,653 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1901 at Hartington Street, Chester; Witness Role: Daughter
Original Documents, Source and Citations here  |
- Last Edited: 4 December 2022 14:37:33
Citations
- [S213] According to Richard Snelson
- [S5505] Chester FHS BDMs
- [S117] Chester St. Mary Marriages 1868-1910, R3-1321
Biography
Alfred Snelson
M, #1663, Deceased, b. about 1857, d. October 1933
Parents
Family
Main Events
- Residence: Alfred Snelson resided in Llanfihangel, Genau'rglyn, Cardiganshire, (My and June, 1886) Alfred was a surveyor, so he spent a lot of time away from his hole roots in Chester. The banns for his wedding with Catherine Fanny Hamm were read in Llanfihangel on 30th May, 6th June and 13th June 1886.
- Birth: He was born about 1857 in Chester, Cheshire, England.1
- Christening: Alfred was christened on 3 May 1857 in St. Mary's, Chester.
- His father Samuel Snelson died on 27 October 1860 in Chester, England.
- Occupation: Alfred Snelson was a Surveyor in Chester in 1871.
- His mother Margaret Coventry died on 12 September 1885 in Handbridge, Chester, England.
- Marriage: Alfred Snelson and Catherine Fanny Hamm were married on 16 June 1886 in East Haddon, Brixforth, Northamptonshire, England, This is a real mystery. If she died in 1880, then how can she turn up in 1886 in Northamptonshire as a witness to this wedding? I have not been able to solve this puzzle. This must be another Lucy Snelson.

- Residence: He resided in 49 Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, about 1887.
- His son Samuel Robert Snelson was born on 2 April 1887 in Llandudno, Caernarvonshire, Wales.
- His son Alfred Snelson was born on 26 January 1889 in Wigan, Lancashire, England.
- Occupation: Alfred Snelson was a Surveyor in 1891.
- Residence: He resided in 48 York Road, Great Crosby, in 1891.
- His son William Snelson was born on 29 January 1891 in Great Crosby, Lancashire, England.
- His daughter Catherine Hannah ("Kate") Snelson was born on 6 July 1892 in Bolton, Lancashire, England.
- His son Edward "Ted" Snelson was born on 27 July 1894 in Scotland.
- His son George Snelson was born in 1898 in Lymm, Cheshire, England.
- His daughter Margaret Snelson was born in 1900 in Chester, Cheshire, England.
- Residence: Alfred Snelson resided in 3 Tollemache Terrace, Chester, in 1901.
- Occupation: He was an ordnance surveyor in Chester in 1901.
- His daughter Catherine Hannah ("Kate") Snelson died about December 1910 in West Derby, Liverpool, England.
- Occupation: He was a draughtsman (ordnance survey) in Shrewsbuty in 1911.
- Occupation: He was an I beleive that he may have been a sapper in WWI (SPR RE /101b 91 19396). between 1914 and 1918.
- Death: He died in October 1933 in Atcham, Shropshire, England.
Census
Census 1861 | 7 April 1861 | Alfred Snelson Id #1,663 (Principal) was at home on Census night 7 April 1861 at 53 Handbridge, Chester; Witness Role: son
Original Documents, Source and Citations here2  |
Census 1871 | 2 April 1871 | Alfred Snelson Id #1,663 (Principal) was at home on Census night 2 April 1871 at 57 Handbridge, St. John, Chester; However I think this is unlikely. I think she is the the grand daughter of Margaret Coventry and is actually the daughter of Margaret Smelson who was unmarried at the time. The Margaret Snelson in the BTs at Annie's birth says her mother Margaret is a spinster - so that would be Margaret Coventry's daughter. Ann perhaps is being brought up by her grandmother. Witness Role: son
Original Documents, Source and Citations here1,3  |
Census 1891 | 1891 | Alfred Snelson Id #1,663 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1891 at York Road, Great Crosby, Southport; Alfred, his father [1663], is described as an ordinance surveyor Principal Role Witness Role: Head of Household
Original Documents, Source and Citations here |
Census 1901 | 1901 | Alfred Snelson Id #1,663 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1901 at Tollemarsh Street, Chester; Principal Role Witness Role: Head of Household
Original Documents, Source and Citations here  |
Census 1911 | 1911 | Alfred Snelson Id #1,663 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1911 at Shrewsbury; Principal Role
Original Documents, Source and Citations here |
- Last Edited: 18 January 2023 23:23:31
Citations
- [S5495] Census 1871 Handbridge
- [S5503] Census 1861 Cheshire Margaret Snelson a. 47, Census Type: Film 1861
Census Place: Handbridge - [S5499] Census 1871 Margaret Snelson Head
Biography
Samuel Robert Snelson
M, #1665, Deceased, b. 2 April 1887
Parents
Family
Main Events
- Occupation: Samuel Robert Snelson was a shop keeper.
- Residence: He resided in 49 Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire, in 1887.
- Birth: He was born on 2 April 1887 in Llandudno, Caernarvonshire, Wales.
- Christening: Samuel Robert was christened on 8 June 1887 in Church of England, St. Mary's, Chester.
- Education: He was educated in Boughton St Pauls Boys School on 11 October 1897.1
- Milit-End: His military career] ended on 24 December 1916. He served in the King's Shropshire Light Infantry. He was discharged because of his disability.
- His father Alfred Snelson died in October 1933 in Atcham, Shropshire, England.
- Marriage: Samuel Robert Snelson and Adelaide A. Brown were married in October 1935 at St. Lukes in Cannock, Staffordshire.
- Residence: In 1939 Samuel Robert Snelson lived in Tipton, Staffordshire. He is described as a soft water pump attendant at an electricity power station.
Census
Census 1891 | 1891 | Samuel Robert Snelson Id #1,665 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1891 at York Road, Great Crosby, Southport; Alfred, his father [1663], is described as an ordinance surveyor Witness Role: Son
Original Documents, Source and Citations here |
Census 1901 | 1901 | Samuel Robert Snelson Id #1,665 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1901 at Tollemarsh Street, Chester; Witness Role: Son
Original Documents, Source and Citations here  |
Census 1911 | 1911 | Samuel Robert Snelson Id #1,665 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1911 at Shrewsbury
Original Documents, Source and Citations here |
- Last Edited: 18 January 2023 23:23:31
Citations
- [S5484] School Admision Register
Biography
Annie Snelson
F, #1672, Deceased, b. 23 January 1864, d. November 1941
Parents
Family
Main Events
- Name: Annie Snelson was also known as Ann Chadburn.
- Birth: She was born on 23 January 1864.
- Christening: Annie was christened on 28 February 1864 in St. Mary's, Chester.

- Marriage: Annie Snelson and Ernest Chadburn were married on 1 October 1895 in St. Michael, Chester, Banns had been read at his parish in Morton, Derbyshire. She is named as Annie Snelson of St Michael's Parish in Chester.1
- Her son Samuel Chadburn was born on 6 July 1896 in Morton, Debyshire.
- Witness: She; 1911; Ernest Chadburn; Hewer, Coal Mines

- Her husband Ernest Chadburn died in June 1926 in Mansfield. Nottinghamshire, England.
- Death: She died in November 1941, at age 77, at 71 Sherwood Street in Newton Blackwell, Derbyshire, England.
- Burial: Annie's remains were buried on 17 November 1941 in Newton Blackwell, Derbyshire, Aged 77 Years.

Census
Census 1871 | 2 April 1871 | Annie Snelson Id #1,672 (Principal) was at home on Census night 2 April 1871 at 57 Handbridge, St. John, Chester; I think Ann(ie) is [1672], the grand daughter of Margaret Coventry [11] and is the daughter of Margaret Snelson [14] who was unmarried at the time. Here, we find Ann with her grandmother - and I note that her "condition" has not been filled in by the enumerator. He probably didn't know what to write in that column. We will never know who the father may be. The Margaret Snelson in the BTs at Annie's birth says her mother Margaret is a spinster - so that would be Margaret Coventry's daughter. Ann perhaps is being brought up by her grandmother. I think Ann(ie) is [1672], the grand daughter of Margaret Coventry [11] and is the daughter of Margaret Snelson [14] who was unmarried at the time. Here, we find Ann with her grandmother - and I note that her "condition" has not been filled in by the enumerator. He probably didn't know what to write in that column. We will never know who the father may be. The Margaret Snelson in the BTs at Annie's birth says her mother Margaret is a spinster - so that would be Margaret Coventry's daughter. Ann perhaps is being brought up by her grandmother.
Original Documents, Source and Citations here2,3  |
Census 1881 | 4 April 1881 | Annie Snelson Id #1,672 (Principal) was at home on Census night 4 April 1881 at 53 Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire; The records say that Jane was Head of the Household, but absent on Census night. I think that this might refer to Jane Roscow [19942] who married Hannah's brother Thomas Snelson, the plumber - who lived in Bolton. On the other hand, this Jane may be the daughter of Thomas Snelson and Jane Crawford.
On the surface that is - I think the Census recorder has made a mistake here - I am sure that this William Roberts is married to Hannah Snelson, the daughter of Samuel Snelson & Margaret Coventry. This theory is supported by the fact that Hannah's parish marriage records that her father is Samuel Snelson, a cabinet maker.
Jane Roscow died in 1880 - which might explain why she was absent and also she lived in Bolton. It's a mystery for the moment.
I think in 1881, William Roberts is identified as the Son-in-Law of Jane - who is absent but perhaps the real Head of the Hosehold or absent landlord. William's wife is Hannah and their 2 children Mary H Roberts and Sarah Roberts are at home that night. Also home is Annie Snelson shown as a daughter aged 17 - but she must be the daughter of Margaret Snelson [14], Hannah's sister methinks.
Jane is Annie's aunt - well because Jane Roscow is married to Annie's mother's brother. Witness Role: grand daughter
Original Documents, Source and Citations here4 |
Census 1901 | 1901 | Annie Snelson Id #1,672 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1901 at Little Moore, Blackwell, Derbyshire; Principal Role Witness Role: Wife
Original Documents, Source and Citations here5 |
Census 1911 | 1911 | Annie Snelson Id #1,672 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1911 at Sherwood Street, Newton, Alfecton, Blackwell; Samuel Chadburn is shown as "son" of Ernest Chadburn - but of course he is not the son of his current wife Annie Snelson - he is the son on Ernest Chadburn's first wife, Ellen Spencer.
I wonder whether the first wife Ellen Spencer diedaged 43 of the same cause as her daughter Ann aged only 1 year ? Principal Role
Witness Role: wife
Original Documents, Source and Citations here |
Census 1911 | 2 April 1911 | Annie Snelson Id #1,672 (Principal) was at home on Census night 2 April 1911 at Newton Blackwell, Nottinghamshire, England
Original Documents, Source and Citations here |
Census 1939 | 1939 | Annie Snelson Id #1,672 (Principal) was at home on Census night 1939 at Blackwell, Derbyshire; Principal Role Witness Role: Head of Household
Principal Role
Original Documents, Source and Citations here |
- Last Edited: 18 January 2023 23:23:31
Citations
- [S5894] FreeBMD Register
- [S5495] Census 1871 Handbridge
- [S5499] Census 1871 Margaret Snelson Head
- [S5758] Census 1881 Cheshire Annie Snelson a. 17
- [S5907] Census 1901 Derbyshire Ernest Chadburn a. 49, Head: Ernest Chadburn
Age: 49
County: Derbyshire
Biography