Person Page - 1072

     John Porter married Ann Gill, daughter of Richard Gill and Sarah Lover, in 1809 in Lamesley, Durham, England.¹

     Richard John Glover Gill was the son of Richard Gill and Sarah Lover.¹

     Mary Reynolds was born about 1841 in East Witton, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of ... Reynolds and Hannah ...¹ She married Raper Clarkson, son of Robert Clarkson and Elizabeth ..., in 1870 in Leyburn, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 In the census of 2 April 1871 in East Witton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Raper Clarkson.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in East Witton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Raper Clarkson.⁴ Mary was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Low Houses, East Witton, Yorkshire, England, Mary was a farmer living with her three children and widowed mother. I do not know where her husband was at this time.⁵ Mary was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Jervaulx Lane, East Witton, Yorkshire, England, Mary was living with her son and his wife and her daughter Elizabeth Ann.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Jervaulx Thornton Watlas, Bedale, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the mother of Tom Clarkson.⁷ Mary died in 1912 in Leyburn, Yorkshire, England.⁸

     Raper Clarkson was born in 1839 in Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Robert Clarkson and Elizabeth ...¹ In the census of 7 June 1841 in Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Robert Clarkson.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the son of Robert Clarkson Raper was a scholar.⁴ He married Mary Reynolds, daughter of ... Reynolds and Hannah ..., in 1870 in Leyburn, Yorkshire, England.^1,5 Raper was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in East Witton, Yorkshire, England, Raper was an agricultual labourer living with his wife and three month old son Robert.⁶ Raper was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in East Witton, Yorkshire, England, Raper was a general labourer living with his wife and five children.⁷ Raper died in 1900 in York, Yorkshire, England.⁸

     Hannah ... was born about 1812 in Tanfield, Yorkshire, England.¹ She married ... Reynolds.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Low Houses, East Witton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the mother of Mary Clarkson.²

     Elizabeth Ann Clarkson was born in 1876 in East Witton, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Raper Clarkson and Mary Reynolds.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in East Witton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Raper Clarkson.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Low Houses, East Witton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Mary Clarkson.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Jervaulx Lane, East Witton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Mary Clarkson.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Elizabeth Ann Clarkson was listed as living at 2 Northway, Honeycroft Hill, Uxbridge, Middlesex, England, with her parents.⁶

     Tom Clarkson was born in 1879 in East Witton, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Raper Clarkson and Mary Reynolds.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in East Witton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Raper Clarkson.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Low Houses, East Witton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Mary Clarkson Tom was a scholar.⁴ He married Annie Lambert in 1904 in Leyburn, Yorkshire, England.^1,5 Tom was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Jervaulx Thornton Watlas, Bedale, Yorkshire, England, Tom was a farm labourer living with his wife, mother and children in their four roomed home.⁶

     ... Reynolds married Hannah ...¹ ... Died before 1891.¹

     William Clarkson was born in 1874 in East Witton, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Raper Clarkson and Mary Reynolds.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in East Witton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Raper Clarkson William was a scholar.³

     Robert Clarkson was born about 1799 in Thornton Watlass, Yorkshire, England.¹ He married Elizabeth ...¹ Robert was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 June 1841 in Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England, Robert was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and two young children.² Robert was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 Robert was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and children.³

     Elizabeth ... was born about 1806 in East Witton, Yorkshire, England.¹ She married Robert Clarkson.¹ In the census of 7 June 1841 in Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Robert Clarkson.² In the census of 30 March 1851 she was listed as the wife of Robert Clarkson.³

     Mary Clarkson was born about 1838 in Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Clarkson and Elizabeth ...¹ In the census of 7 June 1841 in Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Robert Clarkson.² In the census of 30 March 1851 she was listed as the daughter of Robert Clarkson Mary was a scholar.³

     Jane Clarkson was born about 1843 in Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Clarkson and Elizabeth ...¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 she was listed as the daughter of Robert Clarkson Jane was a scholar.²

     Robert Clarkson was born about 1846 in Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Robert Clarkson and Elizabeth ...¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the son of Robert Clarkson Robert was a scholar.²

     George Thompson was born about 1847.² He married Martha Croft in 1867 in East Witton, Yorkshire, England.^1,3 George died in 1889 in East Witton, Yorkshire, England.^1,4

     Martha Croft was born about 1839 in East Witton, Yorkshire, England.¹ She married George Thompson in 1867 in East Witton, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 Her husband George died on 1889 in East Witton, Yorkshire, England.^1,3 Martha was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Ellingstring, Masham, Yorkshire, England, Martha was a farmer living with her children.⁴

     Thomas Thompson was born about 1868 in East Witton, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of George Thompson and Martha Croft.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Ellingstring, Masham, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Martha Thompson.²

     Matilda Thompson was born about 1878 in Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Thompson and Martha Croft.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Ellingstring, Masham, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Martha Thompson Matilda was a scholar.²

     George Thompson was born about 1884 in Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of George Thompson and Martha Croft.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Ellingstring, Masham, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Martha Thompson George was a scholar.²

     Mary E Thompson was born about 1887 in Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Thompson and Martha Croft.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Ellingstring, Masham, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Martha Thompson.²

     Hannah Thompson was born about 1890 in Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Thompson and Martha Croft.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Ellingstring, Masham, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Martha Thompson.²

     Annie Elizabeth Foster was born about 1866. She married Henry Herbert Proven, son of David Proven and Sarah Ann Glover, on 10 September 1895 in Guisborough, Yorkshire, England, after a certificate had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by J T Foster and F M Foster. Henry was a clerk in a factory, his father (erroneously in my belief) was listed as John Proven a deceased ships steward. I think his father was David Proven. Annie's father was John Foster a boiler smith. Henry stated he lived in 16 South Street, Accrington Road in Burnley and Annie lived in 68 Westgate in Guiisborough.¹ Annie died in 1900 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.²

     John Harold Proven was born on 10 August 1896 in Burnley, Lancashire, England.² He was the son of Henry Herbert Proven and Annie Elizabeth Foster.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 41 Garbutt Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Herbert Proven John was at school.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 20 Brunt Street, Rusholme, Manchester, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Herbert Proven John was an office boy.⁴ I was sent a fantastic picture of the Proven family dated 1915-16.⁵ Private John H Proven was in the Rifle Brigade S/711.⁶ The tunic pocket of John Harold Proven, has a bullet hole in the front. Inside the pocket is a diary, page by page the led bullet is dissipated through the diary, which saved his life.⁵ He married Bertha Greer in 1923 in Stockport, Cheshire, England.⁷ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register John was listed as living at 166 Euston Road, Morecombe, Lancashire, England, with his wife Bertha. John was a petrol engine fitter while Bertha was listed as a boarding house keeper.⁸ John died in 1970 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England.⁹

     Edith Irene Proven was born on 21 July 1897 in Burnley, Lancashire, England.² She was the daughter of Henry Herbert Proven and Annie Elizabeth Foster.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 41 Garbutt Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Herbert Proven.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 20 Brunt Street, Rusholme, Manchester, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Herbert Proven.⁴ I was sent a fantastic picture of the Proven family dated 1915-16.⁵ She married James H S Davidson in 1927 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.⁶ Edith died in September 1980 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, aged 83.⁷