Whilst researching Croft Unitarian Chapel, I came across a website belonging to Ray Warburton. It is a One Name Study project which I found fascinating. Thanks to Ray I have managed to connect together more stories behind the graves at the chapel. I have used the information from the site, along with further research of my own to share this story.
Ellen Clare and Isaac Warburton
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their Children Ann, Alice, Ellen Clare, Ann Clare, James Clare and Joseph Clare.
Ellen Clare was born in Orford on 6th September 1834 to James and Ann Clare.
She was baptised at Risley Chapel on 4th November 1834.
In the 1851 census she is at home with her parents. They live at Clare’s Farm. She has two younger brothers, Joseph and John.
In the 1861 census, she is still living at home and Isaac Warburton of Warburton is living at Wood End Farm, not too far from Clare’s Farm.
She was baptised at Risley Chapel on 4th November 1834.
In the 1851 census she is at home with her parents. They live at Clare’s Farm. She has two younger brothers, Joseph and John.
In the 1861 census, she is still living at home and Isaac Warburton of Warburton is living at Wood End Farm, not too far from Clare’s Farm.
On 1st May 1861 Ellen Clare married Isaac Warburton at Newchurch in Culcheth.
Their daughter Ann was born on 15th February 1862, followed by Alice on 6th May 1863.
Sadly, Ann passed away on 29th February 1864 aged just 2 years. She is buried in Grave E10 at Croft Unitarian Chapel.
They had another two daughters, Ellen Clare and Ann Clare on 30th November 1864 and 23rd June 1866.
Their son James Clare was born on 13th April 1868.
In the 1871 census they are living at Well Farm in Woolston. Isaac is a farmer of 98 acres, employing ten men and one boy. Only Ellen Clare and James Clare, along with Alice, are shown. Ann Clare Warburton is living with her grandmother, Ann Clare, at Parkers Farm (See below).
They had another son, Joseph Clare on 17th July 1871 and a daughter, Mary Jane Clare, on 16th July 1874.
Their daughter Ann was born on 15th February 1862, followed by Alice on 6th May 1863.
Sadly, Ann passed away on 29th February 1864 aged just 2 years. She is buried in Grave E10 at Croft Unitarian Chapel.
They had another two daughters, Ellen Clare and Ann Clare on 30th November 1864 and 23rd June 1866.
Their son James Clare was born on 13th April 1868.
In the 1871 census they are living at Well Farm in Woolston. Isaac is a farmer of 98 acres, employing ten men and one boy. Only Ellen Clare and James Clare, along with Alice, are shown. Ann Clare Warburton is living with her grandmother, Ann Clare, at Parkers Farm (See below).
They had another son, Joseph Clare on 17th July 1871 and a daughter, Mary Jane Clare, on 16th July 1874.
Parkers Farm
Parkers Farm still stands and is a Grade II Listed Building. The barn adjoining the farm is also a Grade II Listed Building. The farm description from the original listing says -
Former Farmhouse, now offices and meeting rooms, 1709 (on tablet at first floor). Brown brick with stone slab roof, 2 storeys 3 bays with added lower wing west. Replacement recessed sash windows with stone sills and cambered arches with turning pieces. One window built up at ground floor. Modern half glazed 3 panel door in moulded timber frame. Stone table inscribed CHL and the date near eaves level. Timber eaves gutters and gable end stacks.
Former Farmhouse, now offices and meeting rooms, 1709 (on tablet at first floor). Brown brick with stone slab roof, 2 storeys 3 bays with added lower wing west. Replacement recessed sash windows with stone sills and cambered arches with turning pieces. One window built up at ground floor. Modern half glazed 3 panel door in moulded timber frame. Stone table inscribed CHL and the date near eaves level. Timber eaves gutters and gable end stacks.
Parkers Farm today. Photograph by Barrie Price. Source: Historic England
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Parkers Farm Barn today. Photograph by Barrie Price. Source: Historic England
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In 1881 the family are still at Well Farm, though Isaac is now a farmer of 120 acres, employing eight men and three boys. All the children are listed apart from Ann Clare, who is still at Parkers Farm.
There is no change in the 1891 census.
In 1901 the only children still at home are Ellen Clare and Mary Jane Clare.
James Clare and Joseph Clare are both living at Parkers Farm.
Ann Clare is now living at Wigshaw House in Culcheth with her Uncles, John and Joseph Clare. (See below).
There is no change in the 1891 census.
In 1901 the only children still at home are Ellen Clare and Mary Jane Clare.
James Clare and Joseph Clare are both living at Parkers Farm.
Ann Clare is now living at Wigshaw House in Culcheth with her Uncles, John and Joseph Clare. (See below).
Wigshaw House
Wigshaw House still stands today and is a Grade II Listed Building.
Wigshaw House today. Photograph from Google Maps.
Rope and Anchor Inn
In 1901, Alice is living with her husband, Henry Daintith, who she married in 1888.
They live at the Rope and Anchor Inn, Woolston.
They live at the Rope and Anchor Inn, Woolston.
The Rope and Anchor Inn before it was rebuilt.
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James Daintith stood outside the old Rope and Anchor Inn. James is Henry's Father. The pub was rebuilt later in a position further back from the road. This building was demolished after the new one was opened.
Photograph and information from http://www.newcuttrail.com/historical-walk-around-woolston/ |
Isaac Warburton passed away on 15th March 1904 and was buried with their daughter Ann in Grave E10 at Croft Unitarian Chapel.
Probate for Isaac of Well Farm was granted to Ellen, his widow. His effects were £2357 10s 3d.
In 1911, Ellen is listed as the farmer, with son James Clare as the farm manager. Daughter Ellen Clare is also living at home. They have a servant, Annie Daintith of Croft.
Well Farm is now a new build housing estate named Well Farm Close.
Joseph Clare Warburton is living at Parkers Farm in 1911 with his wife Elizabeth (Houghton) whom he married in 1903.
Alice’s husband Henry Daintith passed away in 1904 and was buried in Grave A4 at Croft Unitarian chapel. She got remarried in 1907 to George Turley and is living with him in 1911, along with her daughter Ann Clare Daintith,
now 21.
Mary Jane Clare Warburton married John Walsh in 1910. I cannot locate Mary Jane Clare after the marriage.
I cannot locate Ann Clare Warburton in 1911. Her Uncle John, who she lived with in 1901, died in 1903 and Joseph is listed as living alone with a servant.
Ellen died on 26th August 1915 and was buried with her husband and daughter in Grave E10 at Croft Unitarian Chapel.
James Clare Warburton died on 20th June 1924 and was buried with his uncle, Joseph Clare in Grave A3 at Croft Unitarian Chapel. Administration for James Clare Warburton was granted to Joseph Clare Warburton, farmer. His effects were £5,487 3s 5d.
Ann Clare Warburton died on 24th March 1936 and was buried with her brother and Uncle in Grave A3 at Croft Unitarian Chapel. She left her estate to her brother Joseph Clare Warburton and her niece (Alice’s daughter) Ann Clare Whittle. Effects £3761 10s 6d.
Alice’s second husband George died in 1929.
Alice passed away herself on 3rd November 1938 and was re-united with her husband Henry Daintith in Grave A4 at Croft Unitarian Chapel.
Joseph Clare Warburton passed away on 7th July 1941 and was buried at Christ Church in Padgate. Probate was granted to Elizabeth his widow and John Clare Warburton, farmer. Effects £9908 18s 2d.
Ellen Clare Warburton passed away on 11th May 1945 and was buried in Grave E10 at Croft Unitarian Chapel with her parents and sister.
Probate for Isaac of Well Farm was granted to Ellen, his widow. His effects were £2357 10s 3d.
In 1911, Ellen is listed as the farmer, with son James Clare as the farm manager. Daughter Ellen Clare is also living at home. They have a servant, Annie Daintith of Croft.
Well Farm is now a new build housing estate named Well Farm Close.
Joseph Clare Warburton is living at Parkers Farm in 1911 with his wife Elizabeth (Houghton) whom he married in 1903.
Alice’s husband Henry Daintith passed away in 1904 and was buried in Grave A4 at Croft Unitarian chapel. She got remarried in 1907 to George Turley and is living with him in 1911, along with her daughter Ann Clare Daintith,
now 21.
Mary Jane Clare Warburton married John Walsh in 1910. I cannot locate Mary Jane Clare after the marriage.
I cannot locate Ann Clare Warburton in 1911. Her Uncle John, who she lived with in 1901, died in 1903 and Joseph is listed as living alone with a servant.
Ellen died on 26th August 1915 and was buried with her husband and daughter in Grave E10 at Croft Unitarian Chapel.
James Clare Warburton died on 20th June 1924 and was buried with his uncle, Joseph Clare in Grave A3 at Croft Unitarian Chapel. Administration for James Clare Warburton was granted to Joseph Clare Warburton, farmer. His effects were £5,487 3s 5d.
Ann Clare Warburton died on 24th March 1936 and was buried with her brother and Uncle in Grave A3 at Croft Unitarian Chapel. She left her estate to her brother Joseph Clare Warburton and her niece (Alice’s daughter) Ann Clare Whittle. Effects £3761 10s 6d.
Alice’s second husband George died in 1929.
Alice passed away herself on 3rd November 1938 and was re-united with her husband Henry Daintith in Grave A4 at Croft Unitarian Chapel.
Joseph Clare Warburton passed away on 7th July 1941 and was buried at Christ Church in Padgate. Probate was granted to Elizabeth his widow and John Clare Warburton, farmer. Effects £9908 18s 2d.
Ellen Clare Warburton passed away on 11th May 1945 and was buried in Grave E10 at Croft Unitarian Chapel with her parents and sister.
Grave E10 at Croft Unitarian Chapel
Grave A4 at Croft Unitarian Chapel
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Grave A3 at Croft Unitarian Chapel
Grave of Joseph Clare Warburton at Christ Church, Padgate
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