William Henry EDDLESTON [Parents]-E0408 was born on 02 Apr 1866 in Blackburn, Lancashire. He was christened ¹ on 22 Apr 1866 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire. He died ² on 24 Mar 1938 in Blackburn, Lancashire. William married ³ Clara Jane ASPDEN-A0429 about Nov 1890 in the Church of St Barnabas in Blackburn, Lancashire.

William was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1871 in 22, Hazel Street, Blackburn, Lancashire. He was described as Son aged 4 years, a Scholar. He was counted in a census on 03 Apr 1881 in 17, Ashworth Street, Blackburn, Lancashire. He was described as Brother aged 14 years, working as a Cotton Weaver. He was counted in a census on 05 Apr 1891 in 37, Wensley Street, Blackburn, Lancashire. He was described as Head aged 24 years. Cotton Weaver. He was counted in a census on 31 Mar 1901 in 37, Wensley Street, Blackburn, Lancashire. He was described as Head aged 34 years. Cotton Weaver. He was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1911 in 37, Wensley Street, Blackburn, Lancashire. He was described as Head aged 45 years. Cotton Weaver. He was counted in a census on 19 Jun 1921 in 108, Johnston Street, Blackburn, Lancashire. He was described as Head of household, married, aged 55 years and 2 months, working as a Cotton Weaver for R M Bateson Ltd at George Street West in Blackburn.

Clara Jane ASPDEN-A0429 was born on 09 Jan 1867 in Blackburn, Lancashire. She was christened on 27 Jan 1867 in the Church of St Mark in Witton, Blackburn, Lancashire. She died ¹ about Feb 1924 in Blackburn, Lancashire. Clara married ² William Henry EDDLESTON-E0408 about Nov 1890 in the Church of St Barnabas in Blackburn, Lancashire.

Clara was counted in a census on 05 Apr 1891 in 37, Wensley Street, Blackburn, Lancashire. She was described as Wife aged 24 years. Cotton Weaver. She was counted in a census on 31 Mar 1901 in 37, Wensley Street, Blackburn, Lancashire. She was described as Wife aged 34 years. Cotton Weaver. She was counted in a census on 02 Apr 1911 in 37, Wensley Street, Blackburn, Lancashire. She was described as Wife aged 44 years. Cotton Weaver. She was counted in a census on 19 Jun 1921 in 108, Johnston Street, Blackburn, Lancashire. She was described as Wife aged 54 years and 5 months, carrying out home duties.

Henry EDDLESTON [Parents]-E0703 # was born about Sep 1742 in Dinkley, Lancashire. He was christened ¹ on 05 Oct 1742 in the Church of St Leonard, Langho, Lancashire. He died in Oct 1828 in Blackburn, Lancashire. He was buried ² on 10 Oct 1828 in the Church of Saint Mary and All Saints in Whalley, Lancashire. Henry married Bridget SLATER-S0728 # on 15 Feb 1767 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire.

Bridget SLATER [Parents]-S0728 # was born about Jul 1739 in Dinkley, Lancashire. She was christened ¹ on 16 Jul 1739 in the Church of St Leonard, Langho, Lancashire. She died in Jun 1802 in Ramsgreave, Blackburn, Lancashire. She was buried ² on 30 Jun 1802 in the Church of Saint Mary and All Saints in Whalley, Lancashire. Bridget married Henry EDDLESTON-E0703 # on 15 Feb 1767 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire.

Nicholas EDDLESTON [Parents]-E0605 was born about Mar 1770 in Billington, Lancashire. He was christened ¹ on 01 Apr 1770 in the Church of St Leonard in Langho, Lancashire. He died on 29 May 1835 in Blackburn, Lancashire. He was buried on 01 Jun 1835 in the Church of Saint Mary and All Saints in Whalley, Lancashire. Nicholas married ² Ann WILKINSON-W0616 on 17 Oct 1793 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire.

Ann WILKINSON-W0616 was born about 1772 in Mellor, Lancashire. She died about Jul 1842 in Blackburn, Lancashire. She was buried on 29 Jul 1842 in the Church of Saint Mary and All Saints in Whalley, Lancashire. Ann married ¹ Nicholas EDDLESTON-E0605 on 17 Oct 1793 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire.

Ann was counted in a census on 07 Jun 1841 in Billinge Scar, Blackburn, Lancashire. She was described as aged 67 years, working as a Farmer.

James EDDLESTON [Parents]-E0608 was born about Aug 1779 in Clayton-le-Dale, Lancashire. He was christened ¹ on 22 Aug 1779 in the Church of St Leonard in Langho, Lancashire. James married ² Mary LEYLAND-L0616 on 27 May 1805 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire.

Mary LEYLAND-L0616. Mary married ¹ James EDDLESTON-E0608 on 27 May 1805 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire.

Henry EDDLESTON [Parents]-E0520 was born on 07 Jun 1794 in Ramsgreave, Blackburn, Lancashire. He was christened ¹ on 29 Jun 1794 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire. He died in Dec 1866 in Mile End, Blackburn, Lancashire. He was buried ² on 20 Dec 1866 in the Church of Saint Mary in Mellor, Blackburn, Lancashire. Henry married ³ Hannah SHARPLES-S0525 on 05 Aug 1821 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire.

Henry was counted in a census on 07 Jun 1841 in Billinge Scar, Blackburn, Lancashire. He was described as a Farmer aged 45 years. He was counted in a census on 30 Mar 1851 in Witton, Blackburn, Lancashire. He was described as Head of family, a Widower aged 55 years, working as a Labourer in a Stone Delf. He was counted in a census on 07 Apr 1861 in 2, Mile End, Blackburn, Lancashire. He was described as Head of family, a Widower aged 65 years and working as a Labourer on the Roads.

Hannah SHARPLES-S0525 was born about 1788 in Blackburn, Lancashire. She died in Feb 1838 in Blackburn, Lancashire. She was buried on 15 Feb 1838 in the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire. Hannah married ¹ Henry EDDLESTON-E0520 on 05 Aug 1821 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire.

Hannah's husband Henry is recorded as a widower in the 1851 and 1861 census. Also, Hannah is not recorded with Henry and their children in the 1841 census, so it seem possible that she died sometime between Jun 1837 (when Selina was born) and Jun 1841.

The only GRO death record during that period is for Ann Eddleston who died in the 1st Quarter of 1838 aged 36 years. There is a burial record at St Mary the Virgin Church in Blackburn, for Ann Edleston, buried on the 15th February 1838 but aged 50 years!

It seems likely that this is Hannah but which age is correct?
The 36, from the GRO, would be on her death certificate and would give a birth year of around 1802, making her 19 when she married and 8 years younger than Henry.
The 50 would give a birth year around 1788, making her 33 when she married and 6 years older than Henry. Neither would be extraordinary.

Copies of the GRO Record and the Parish Burial Record can be seen in folder S0525 in the Document Archive.

John EDDLESTON [Parents]-E0521 was born about Mar 1796 in Ramsgreave, Blackburn, Lancashire. He was christened ¹ on 27 Mar 1796 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire. He died ² on 05 Jun 1866 in Mellor, Lancashire. He was buried ³ on 09 Jun 1866 in the Church of Saint Mary in Mellor, Blackburn, Lancashire. John married ⁴ Ann LUCAS-L0529 on 28 Oct 1821 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire.

Ann LUCAS-L0529 was born about Aug 1798 in Hoghton, Lancashire. She was christened ¹ on 26 Aug 1798 in the Parish Church of St James, Brindle, Lancashire. She died on 07 Jun 1873 in Blackburn, Lancashire. She was buried ² on 12 Jun 1873 in the Church of Saint Mary in Mellor, Blackburn, Lancashire. Ann married ³ John EDDLESTON-E0521 on 28 Oct 1821 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire.

Thomas EDDLESTON [Parents]-E0522 was born on 07 May 1798 in Ramsgreave, Blackburn, Lancashire. He was christened ¹ on 17 Jun 1798 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire. He died ² on 09 Jun 1875 in Blackburn, Lancashire. He was buried ³ on 14 Jun 1875 in the Church of Saint Mary in Mellor, Blackburn, Lancashire. Thomas married ⁴ Alice CHADWICK-C0537 on 20 Nov 1842 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire.

Thomas was counted in a census on 07 Jun 1841 in Billinge Scar, Blackburn, Lancashire. He was described as a Farmer aged 43 years.

Alice CHADWICK-C0537 was born on 20 May 1795 in Balderstone, Lancashire. She was christened ¹ on 28 Jun 1795 in the Parish Church of St Leonard, Balderstone, Lancashire. She died on 07 Sep 1872 in Witton, Blackburn, Lancashire. She was buried ² on 11 Sep 1872 in the Church of Saint Mary in Mellor, Blackburn, Lancashire. Alice married ³ Thomas EDDLESTON-E0522 on 20 Nov 1842 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire.

James EDDLESTON [Parents]-E0523 was born on 02 Feb 1799 in Ramsgreave, Blackburn, Lancashire. He was christened ¹ on 23 Oct 1799 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire. He died on 17 Jan 1860 in Mellor, Lancashire. He was buried ² on 21 Jan 1860 in the Church of Saint Mary in Mellor, Blackburn, Lancashire. James married ³ Catherine LUCAS-L0530 on 03 Sep 1821 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire.

Catherine LUCAS-L0530 was born about Apr 1800 in Hoghton, Lancashire. She was christened ¹ on 14 Apr 1800 in the Parish Church of St James, Brindle, Lancashire. She died on 24 Aug 1876 in Mellor, Lancashire. She was buried on 29 Aug 1876 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire. Catherine married ² James EDDLESTON-E0523 on 03 Sep 1821 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire.

Richard EDDLESTON [Parents]-E0524 was born about Nov 1801 in Ramsgreave, Blackburn, Lancashire. He was christened ¹ on 18 Nov 1801 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire. He died ² on 20 Feb 1870 in Blackburn, Lancashire. He was buried ³ on 24 Feb 1870 in Blackburn Cemetery, Blackburn, Lancashire. Richard married ⁴ Alice HORNBY-H0580 on 03 Jun 1827 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire.

Alice HORNBY-H0580 was born on 20 Jun 1806 in Witton, Blackburn, Lancashire. She was christened ¹ on 10 Aug 1806 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire. She died about 1854. Alice married ² Richard EDDLESTON-E0524 on 03 Jun 1827 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire.

Nicholas EDDLESTON [Parents]-E0525 was born about Oct 1803 in Ramsgreave, Blackburn, Lancashire. He was christened ¹ on 02 Nov 1803 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire. He died ² on 15 Feb 1869 in Mile End, Blackburn, Lancashire. He was buried ³ on 18 Feb 1869 in the Church of Saint Mary and All Saints in Whalley, Lancashire. Nicholas married ⁴ Ann HODSON-H0581 on 07 Aug 1831 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire.

Ann HODSON-H0581 was born on 26 Feb 1800 in Mellor, Lancashire. She died in Oct 1867 in Blackburn, Lancashire. She was buried ¹ on 11 Oct 1867 in the Church of Saint Mary and All Saints in Whalley, Lancashire. Ann married ² Nicholas EDDLESTON-E0525 on 07 Aug 1831 in the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire.