` Family of John Calkin

Family of John Calkin

Calkin, John
Eldest of 6 children born to William and Mary
At the time of the children's birth John and Elizabeth were living in Hanley, Stafford (stated on censii)
In the 1841 Census John is living with wife and five children at Tinkers Clough, Shelton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffs.
His occupation is given as "Potter"
In the 1851 Census John is living with wife and four children at 6, Princes Street, Parkhall, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffs.
His occupation is given as "Potters Warehouseman".
In the 1861 Census John is living with wife, two children and grandson at 122, Sutherland Street, Fenton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffs.
His occupation is given as "Wharf Porter Guard".
In the 1871 Census John is living with wife, one child (Cass) and grandson at 1, Granville Street, Fenton, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffs.
His occupation is given as "Carnal Porter".
         Baptised: 07.01.1803 at Eccleshall, Stafford.
         Married: 13.08.1827 to Elizabeth Ridley, at St Peter Ad Vincula, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
         Died: c. 03.1877 Aged 74, registered in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
Calkin (nee Ridley), Elizabeth
Daughter of Charles and Dorothy Ridley.
         Baptised: 01.08.1806 at Hanley, Stafford
         Died: c. 06.1889 Aged 82, registered in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire.

5 Children
Cassandra
In the 1841 census Cassandra (aged 13) lives with her parents as above and is listed as a "Pottery Assisstant".
In the 1851 census Cassandra (aged 22) lives with her parents as above and is listed as a "Potters Paintress".
In the 1861 census Cassandra (aged 32) lives with her parents as above and is listed as a "Potters Paintress".
In the 1871 census Cassandra (aged 42) lives with her parents as above and is listed as a "Potters Paintress".
         Baptised: 07.07.1828 at Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
         Died: c. 03.1877 Aged 48, in Staffordshire.
Hannah
In the 1841 census Hannah (aged 11) lives with her parents as above.
         Baptised: 01.07.1830 in Staffordshire.
         Married: c. 06.1849 to James Fletcher, registered in Bridgnorth, Shropshire.
Emily
In the 1841 census Emily (aged 8) lives with her parents as above.
In the 1851 census Emily (aged 18) lives with her parents as above and is listed as a "Potters Paintress".
Leonard's birth certificate has them living at Granville Street, Fenton
Emily married Peter Jones (b.1831) a plumber and they moved to Shipston-on-Stour. Leonard was left with the grandparents.
         Baptised: 12.02.1833 in Staffordshire.
         Married: 03.11.1856 to Peter Jones (b. 1833 son of Edward Jones) at St. James, Longton, registered in Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
One Child ... before marrying (I have Birth Certificate ... although baptism listed John and Elizabeth as parents !)
Leonard Cooper Calkin (b. 17.12.1856 - bapt. 12.03.1873 - d. 09.1907 Aged 51, in Cheadle)
In 1861 census Leonard (Aged 5) is staying with his grandparents.
In 1871 census Leonard (Aged 15) is staying with his grandparents, occupation "Flower Painter".
Edward John
         Born: c. 02.1835 in Shelton, Staffordshire.
         Married: 02.10.1854 to Mary Ann Cobden at Christ Church, Cobridge, in the Parish of Burslem in Staffordshire.
         Died: c. 12.1888 Aged 53, in Staffordshire.
Henry James
         Born: c. 1840 at Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire.
         Married: c. 12.1858 to Anne Olivia Boulton at Christ Church, Cobridge, registered in Wolstanton (6b 143).
         Married: c. 03.1880 to Lucy Ann Jarvis at St. Leonard, Bilston, registered in Wolverhampton.
         Died: c. 12.1904 Aged 61, registered in Wolverhampton.

Notes:
I have a copy of the Marriage Certificate of Edward John Calkin above.
I have a copy of the Birth Certificate of Leonard Cooper above.

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