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JOSEPH HINDLEY
10.03.1806-04.03.1892
ANTROBUS (Cheshire)
SHOEMAKER
m 25.01.1827
SARAH KNIGHT
07.06.1809-12.11.1890
HINDLEY NAME
DATE OF BIRTH AND
DEATH
PLACE OF BIRTH
OCCUPATION
DATE OF MARRIAGE
NAME OF
WIFE/HUSBAND
DATE OF BIRTH AND
DEATH
PLACE OF BIRTH
OCCUPATION
Father: George Hindley (1775-1849)
Mother: Sarah Burgess (1773-1846)
Children: Margaret (1828- )
John (1830-1911)
Joseph (1832-1903)
Samuel (1834-1916)
Edward (1837-1850)
Sarah (1839- )
David (1840-1894)
Hannah (1842-1911)
Jane (1842- )
Jonas (1845-1940)
Mary (1847-1848)
Mary (1848-1933)
Emily (1850- )
Jabez (1852-1858)
Joseph Hindley was born on 10th March 1806 in Antrobus, and baptised (son of George
Hindley) at Great Budworth Church on 30th March 1806. BGBGBBBBBGG
He was the fifth of eleven children of George and Sarah Hindley. Joseph learnt from his
father’s trade and became a shoemaker.
On 25th January 1827 Joseph married Sarah Knight at Grappenhall Church and they began a
large family of 14 children. 1826 was the year that his father, George, moved to Barnton
and so it is likely that Joseph and Sarah became the occupants of the Antrobus family home.
We are grateful for Joseph’s foresight in making a written record of the birth dates of him,
Sarah and their 14 children, albeit it would seem in 1878.
By the time Joseph was 45 (in 1851) he was a Master Cordwainer (worker of leather) and he
was living at Reed House Cottage, Antrobus (possibly the original family home). He must
have had a thriving business as he employed two apprentices and a two journeymen.
Joseph spent his life as a shoemaker in Antrobus and he continued to live in Antrobus during
his retirement.
His wife, Sarah, died in 1890 and Joseph died in 1892, in his 86th year. Their grave is with
Joseph’s father George, in Great Budworth Churchyard. For details see George Hindley (1775-1849)
The picture on the right is likely to be of
Sarah Knight and Joseph Hindley. It was
found amongst papers connected with Sarah
Knight. Unfortunately there were no names
on the photograph. Another clue is that the
features of the man in the photo are very
similar to pictures of Jonas Hindley, his son.
Sarah Knight inherited a bible from her father
(now with Dave Jowitt) that lists some of her
family members.
“The New Testament” of our Lord and
Saviour Jesus Christ, translated from the
original Greek, was published in 1793. It was
printed by Mark and Charles Kerr, Edinburgh,
His Majesty’s Printers.
Entries in the Bible include:
Sarah Knights book 1822.
1805 William Knight was born on 30th Sept.
Sarah Knight was born June 7th 1809
At 6 o’Clock At Night.
1820 John Knight died February 7th aged 43 About a yard of the (house?)
1823 Mary Knight died February 2nd aged 34.
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Marriages Solemnized in the Parish of Grappenhall in the County of Chester.
1827
Joseph Hindley of this Parish and Sarah Knight of this Parish were married in this Church by
Banns with the consent of Parents this 25th day of January in the year One Thousand eight
hundred and twenty-seven. By me William Tiff, Curate.
This Marriage was solemnized between us Joseph Hindley
Sarah Knight
In the presence of William Knight
Ann Knight
There were no signatures as the curate wrote the whole entry.
1841 census transcription details for: Reed House, Budworth, Great, Antrobus
National Archive Reference: RG number: HO107 Piece: 92 Book/Folio: 2/4 Page: 2
Reg. District: Runcorn Sub District: Budworth, Great
Parish: Budworth, Great Enum. District: Ecclesiastical District:
City/Municipal Borough:
Address: Reed House, Budworth, Great, Antrobus
County: Cheshire
Name Relation Sex Age Birth Year Occupation Where Born
HINDLEY, Joseph M 35 1806 Cheshire
HINDLEY, Sarah F 30 1811 Cheshire
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HINDLEY, Margarett F 12 1829 Cheshire
HINDLEY, John M 11 1830 Cheshire
HINDLEY, Joseph M 8 1833 Cheshire
HINDLEY, Samuel M 6 1835 Cheshire
HINDLEY, Edward M 4 1837 Cheshire
HINDLEY, Sarah F 1 1840 Cheshire
HINDLEY, David M 0 (11 months) 1841 Cheshire
1851 census transcription details for: Reed House Cottage, Antrobus
National Archive Reference: RG number: HO107 Piece: 2164 Folio: 38 Page: 5
Reg. District: Runcorn Sub District: Budworth
Parish: Antrobus Enum. District: 3
Ecclesiastical District: Saint Marks Church City/Municipal Borough:
Address: Reed House Cottage, Antrobus
County: Cheshire
Name Relation Condition Sex Age Birth Year
Occupation , Disability
Where Born
HINDLEY, Joseph Head Married M 45 1806 Mr Cordwainer Two Journey Men
Antrobus Cheshire
HINDLEY, Sarah Wife Married F 42 1809 Budworth Cheshire
HINDLEY, John Son Unmarried M 21 1830 Journey Man Antrobus Cheshire
HINDLEY, Joseph Son Unmarried M 18 1833 Apprentice Antrobus Cheshire
HINDLEY, Samuel
Son Unmarried M 16 1835 Apprentice Antrobus Cheshire
HINDLEY, David Son M 11 1840 Antrobus Cheshire
HINDLEY, Hannah
Daughter F 9 1842 Antrobus Cheshire
HINDLEY, Jonah Son M 6 1845 Day Scholar Antrobus Cheshire
HINDLEY, Mary Daughter F 2 1849 Antrobus Cheshire
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1861 census transcription details for: Antrobus
National Archive Reference: RG number: RG09 Piece: 2595 Folio: 6 Page: 4
Reg. District: Runcorn Sub District: 1 Budworth
Parish: Antrobus Enum. District: 1
Ecclesiastical District: St Marks Church City/Municipal Borough:
Address: Antrobus
County: Cheshire
Name Relation Condition Sex Age Birth Year
Occupation , Disability Where Born
HINDLEY, Joseph Head Married M 55 1806 Boot And Shoe Maker Antrobus Cheshire
HINDLEY, Sarah Wife Married F 51 1810 Boot & Shoe Maker Wife Great Budworth Cheshire
HINDLEY, Joseph Son Unmarried M 28 1833 Journeyman Shoe Maker Whitley Cheshire
HINDLEY, Mary Daughter F 12 1849 Scholar Antrobus Cheshire
OAKS, Margaret Daughter Widow F 32 1829 Late Housemaid Stretton Cheshire
OAKS, Walter Grandson M 10 1851 Scholar Antrobus Cheshire
1871 census transcription details for: Grandsire's Green, Antrobus
National Archive Reference: RG number: RG10 Piece: 3688 Folio: 9 Page: 11
Reg. District: Runcorn Sub District: Budworth
Parish: Antrobus Enum. District: 1
Ecclesiastical District:
City/Municipal Borough:
Address: Grandsire's Green, Antrobus
County: Cheshire
Name Relation Condition Sex Age Birth Year Occupation Where Born
HINDLEY, Joseph Head M 65 1806 Shoemaker Cheshire, Antrobus
HINDLEY, Sarah Wife F 61 1810 Cheshire, Great Budworth
HINDLEY, Jane Daughter F 28 1843 Servant Domestic Cheshire, Antrobus
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1881 census transcription details for: ?, Antrobus
National Archive Reference: RG number: RG11 Piece: 3512 Folio: 11 Page: 15
Reg. District: Runcorn Sub District: Budworth
Parish: Antrobus Enum. District: Ecclesiastical District:
City/Municipal Borough:
Address: ?, Antrobus
County: Cheshire
Name Relation Condition Sex Age Birth Year
Occupation , Disability Where Born
HINDLEY, Joseph Head Married M 75 1806 Shoemaker Antrobus Cheshire
HINDLEY, Sarah Wife Married F 72 1809 Great Budworth Cheshire
1891 census transcription details for: Fair Bank, Antrobus
National Archive Reference: RG number: RG12 Piece: 2829 Folio: 10 Page: 14
Reg. District: Runcorn Sub District: Budworth
Parish: Antrobus Enum. District: 1
Ecclesiastical District: St Marks Antrobus City/Municipal Borough:
Address: Fair Bank, Antrobus
County: Cheshire
Name Relation Condition Sex Age Birth Year
Occupation , Disability Where Born
HINDLEY, Joseph
Head Widower M 86 1805 Retired Shoemaker Antrobus Cheshire
PLUMB, Jessie Granddaughter Single F 20 1871 General Servant Domestic
Cheshire Whitley Superior
PLUMB, Frances S
Granddaughter Single F 18 1873 General Servant Domestic
Cheshire Whitley Superior
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Transcript of the last Will and Testament of Joseph Hindley of Antrobus,
Shoemaker. July 5th 1890.
I Joseph Hindley of Antrobus in the County of Chester do make this my last Will and
Testament. I direct that all my just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses be first paid.
I give unto my wife Sarah Hindley all I possess for her life. I leave to my son Samuel Hindley
Gamekeeper my clock standing in my house. I bequeath to Jesse Plumb daughter of Edward
Plumb Wheelwright the remaining contents of my house. And I direct that after my death
my freehold property be sold and together with all the remainder of my personalty be
equally divided amongst my children if living, namely John Hindley, Joseph Hindley, David
Hindley, Samuel Hindley, Jonas Hindley, Mary Plumb, Jane Mills, Margaret Oakes, Sarah
Allen, Hannah Mills. If any of my children be dead leaving issue sons or daughters the
parent’s share to be equally divided amongst such issue.
I appoint my son David Hindley of Marbury, Gamekeeper and Edward Plumb my son-in-law
executors of this my will. And lastly I hereby revoke all former wills at any time made by me
and declare this to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said Joseph
Hindley have hereunto put my hand this fifth day of July eighteen hundred and ninety.
Signed published and declared by the said testator Joseph Hindley as his last will and
testament in the presence of us together present at the same time who in his presence and
the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.......
Edward Stelfox Junior, Land Agent Comberbach.....Elizabeth Stelfox.
On 25th March 1892 Probate of this will was granted to David Hindley and Edward Plumb the
executors.
The Effects were valued at £18-3-6. (Eighteen pounds, three shillings and six pence).
The Will tells us that 10 of Joseph’s 14 children reached at least 40 years of age.
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