Monday, September 20, 2010

Israel Howarth (1833-1894) and Isabella (1827-1885)

Isabella Abbott (previously McVey) (nee McDonald) is becomming a particularly productive area for research. My thanks to our Australian connection for this research which takes us further and opens up new possibilities for this side of the Finch family.


Marriage solemnized at St. Catherine’s Church in the Parish of Wigan in the County of Lancashire.

When Married: Dec 31 1854

Name and Surname: Israel Howarth / Isabella Abbott

Age: 24 / 26

Condition: Bachelor / Widow

Rank or Profession: Factory Hand / -

Residence at time of Marriage: Scholes / Scholes

Father’s Name and Surname: John Middlehurst / Isaiah (or Isaac) McDonald

Rank or Profession of Father: Labourer / Weaver

Married in St. Catherine’s Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church after Banns.

This marriage was solemnized between us: The mark X of Israel and Isabella. In the presence of us: James Mulroony / Margaret Mulroony


Isabella is found in the 1851 census boarding with Thos and Ellen Layland in Wigan. Living with Isabella is her daughter Nancy aged 6 and a son Robert aged 4. Isabella's age was 22

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