Peter Higson ~1789 - 1849
No baptism on FMP seemingly nor IGI
Baptisms for Peter Higsons exist in Deane in 1750, 1764, 1779, 1785, 1786, & 1807! Thought 1786 could just be his, as ages rounded down in 1841C, but death age would then be 3 years wrong
1815. Peter Higson likely married Martha Fray on 24/8/1815 in Deane, Bolton -IGI. No baptism for Martha Fray on FMP.
1816. Jas Higson baptised to them Deane by Bolton 20/1/1816 - IGI
1819. Jane Higson baptised to them Deane by Bolton 23/5/1819 - IGI
1827 Mary Higson was baptised to Peter Higson & Martha 10/12/1826 Deane by Bolton -IGI
1841C. Peter Higson , 50 -54, warehouseman, is living with wife Martha & children James 1816, Jane 1821 & Mary 1827 in Rawson's Court, Bolton,
| HIGSON, Peter | M | 50 | 1791 | Lancashire | |||
| HIGSON, Martha | F | 45 | 1796 | Lancashire | |||
| HIGSON, James | M | 25 | 1816 | Lancashire | |||
| HIGSON, Jane | F | 20 | 1821 | Lancashire | |||
| HIGSON, Mary | F | 14 | 1827 | Lancashir |
On Martha's 1852 m.c. he is described as a grocer.
1849. 30/12/1849 Peter Higson is buried Deane, aged 60 - IGI
1851C. Yet to find on FMP. But, on Ancestry, Mary Higson, 22, b. Bolton, at home, is living with mother Martha, 59, widow, coffee & tea dealer, at Market Street, Farnworth
1861C. Not found Martha Higson, nor any Bmd death for her in Bolton 1851-1861, nor any FMP burial , nor any bmd remarriage in Bolton.
1862. 5/12/1862 Martha Higson is buried Deane, aged 91 - IGI