Grantham in Lancashire:Information about Ann Farrell

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Ann Farrell (b. Bef. 26 Jan 1845, d. 16 May 1902)

Ann Farrell (daughter of Thomas Farrell and Jane Rhodes) was born Bef. 26 Jan 1845 in Manchester, Lancashire, England, and died 16 May 1902 in Manchester, Lancashire, England. She married George Grantham on 24 May 1863 in Manchester, Lancashire, England²², son of George Grantham and Charlotte Hargreaves.

Notes for Ann Farrell:
M/C shows address as 13 Union St in 1863

1901 Census shows her as widowed, aged 57 years and living at 14 Branson St N/E Manchester as a boarder with Alexander Knight and family. Occupation shown as Cotton Weaver. The wife of Alexander is Elizabeth, aged 37.

D/C shows her as the widow of George Grantham, a private soldier.

Address on D/C shows informant was George G, her son, resident at 7 Francis St Ancoats. The address where Sabina and George lived until her own death in 1917

LDS shows date of christening as 26 Jan 1845

More About Ann Farrell and George Grantham:
Marriage: 24 May 1863, Manchester, Lancashire, England.²²

Marriage Notes for Ann Farrell and George Grantham:
M/C shows Groom aged 19 a Packer of 5 Union St Manchester, father George, a Packer.
Bride aged 20 of 13 Union St Manchester, Father Thomas Farrell, a Carter.
Witnesses: Walter Watson and Elizabeth Sellers

Would seem to be a hurried marriage as son George was born two days later! Age at DoM doesn't tally as according to DoB this george was 18 at time of marriage. Maybe age was put up by a year?

Children of Ann Farrell and George Grantham are:

+George Grantham, b. 26 May 1863, Manchester, Lancashire, England²³, d. 19 Mar 1932, Miles Platting, Manchester, England.
+Elijah Grantham, b. 18 Apr 1865, Manchester, Lancashire, England.