Joseph Kinder (b 1848)


parents John Kinder & Ann Sandiford


born 1848, Dukinfield, Cheshire, England[16]
baptised
died August 1896, Dukinfield, Cheshire, England
buried 12 August 1896, Dukinfield, Cheshire, England


Joseph's Early Life in Dukinfield
Joseph was born in 1848[16].   According to the 1851 Census, he was 2 years of age and living with his parents, John and Ann, in Davi(e)s Street, Dukinfield[1].



from  1851 UK Census

In 1861, Joseph, then 12 years old, worked as a S--na Hawker[2].  He and his family were then living at 20 Wharf Street, Dukinfield.  His father, John, was operating a Beer Shop - probably the same one that he took over after the death of his mother, Mary Rider.



from 1861 UK Census

According to the 1871 Census, Joseph, then aged 22 years, was living at at the home of Susannah Dingle at 10 Railway Street, Dukinfield.  He was one of several lodgers.  He worked as a Labourer in Iron Works[9].


from 1871 UK Census


Alice Hurst
Alice was born in ca 1852 in Waterloo, Lancashire[2].  Alice's parents were Henry and Ellen Hurst and that family lived at 93 Oxford Road, Dukinfield according to the 1861 and 1871 Censes[10,11].  In 1871, Alice worked as a Factory Hand in a Cotton Mill[11].

Henry Hurst worked as a Miner in 1872[17].

Alice's nirth place is a little unclear.  In the 1861 census it is stated as Waterloo, Lancashire.  In 1871 it is Ashton-under-Lyne.  In 1881 and 1891 it is Dukinfield and in 1901 it is Waterloo, Ashton-under-Lyne[10,11,3,4,5].  Still need to find her baptism and birth records.


Joseph And Alice Hurst Are Married
Joseph married Alice Hurst at St Peter’s Church in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire in 1872[17].  Joseph worked as a Striker.


from St Peter’s Church in Ashton-under-Lyne parish register

Together, Joseph and Alice had three daughters and one son – Elizabeth, Sarah Ellen, Bertha and Percy.

According to the 1881 Census, the family was living at 3 Dain Street (off Oxford Road) in Dukinfield[3].  Their surname was incorrectly spelled Kynder.  Joseph was then aged 32 years and Alice was aged 29 years.  Their children – Elizabeth was aged 8 years, Sarah Ellen 4 years and Bertha was 1 year old.  All are stated to have been born in Dukinfield.  Joseph was still doing heavy work - a Striker at an ironworks.



from 1881 UK Census

In 1891, Joseph and Alice were living at 10 Kay Street, Dukinfield[4].  Joseph was working as a Smith’s Striker.  Their three daughters – Elizabeth, Sarah Ellen and Bertha were all living with them. 


from 1891 UK Census


Joseph's Death
Joseph died in August 1896, aged just 48 years, and was buried on 12 August 1896 at the Dukinfield Cemetery in grave ref: A4-124 4167-P[6].  He was still living at 10 Kay Street when he died.  His occupation was registered as Blacksmith’s Striker.


Alice Moved On
The 1901 UK Census shows, Alice Hurst, Sarah Ellen and Bertha still living at 10 Kay Street[5].


Alice in 1901 UK Census

In 1902, Alice Hurst married Samuel Walmsley at Christ Church, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire[7].  She would have been approximately 50 years of age.  Interestingly, a son of Samuel’s, Alfred Hilton Walmsley, also married a Kinder – Ruth whose parents were William Henry Kinder and Ellen Ann[reference?].  No relationship between these Kinder families has yet been established.

Alice Hurst, now Alice Walmsley, was buried in the same grave as Joseph Kinder on 5 January 1912, aged 60 years and noted as being married, and last living at 73 Cecil Street, Dukinfield.



Children of Joseph Kinder and Alice Hurst

1. Elizabeth (b 1872)
Elizabeth was baptised on 15 September 1872 at St John’s Church of England, Dukinfield[8]. 

In 1891 Elizabeth, at 18 years of age, worked as a Cotton Frame Tenter in a cotton mill.  (This job which involved stretching the cloth across the frame of the machine while it was drying.).

She married John Hopwood on 15 February 1895 at St John’s Church of England, Dukinfield[8].  She stated her address as 10 Kay Street, Dukinfield.


from 1901 UK Census

In 1901, John, Elizabeth and their two daughters, Hannah and Alice, were living at 48 Rectory Road, Hanley, Staffordshire[13].  John Hopwood was working as a Superintendent Insurance Company.


2.  Sarah Ellen (b 1877)
Sarah Ellen was born on 2 January 1877 and  baptised on 4 February 1877 at St John’s Chapel, Dukinfield[8]. 

In 1891 Sarah Ellen, at 14 years of age worked as a Cotton Frame Tenter in a cotton mill.  (This job which involved stretching the cloth across the frame of the machine while it was drying.).

The 1901 UK Census shows Sarah Ellen still living at 10 Kay Street[5].  She was then 24 years old, was not married and her occupation was stated as Cotton Card Room Hand

She married Arnold Ashton in 1902 at St John’s Church of England[8].

In 1911, Sarah Ellen and Arnold lived at 75 Cecil Street, Dukinfield.  On the evening of the census, Sarah Ellen's sister, Bertha, was there, as well as Sarah Ellen's mother, Alice (now Walmsley)[12].  Arnold worked as a Wages Clerk at a sewing machine works and Sarah Ellen worked as a Cotton Frame Tenter in a cotton mill.


from 1911 UK Census

In the 1911 Census, after 8 years of marriage, Arnold and Sarah Ellen report no children (living or dead). It is likely they never had any. 

Sarah Ellen died in December 1949 was buried on 17 December 1949, aged 74 years and noted as being married and last living at 74 Pickford Lane, Dukinfield.  She lies in Dukinfield Cemetery in grave ref: A4-422[6].

Arnold Ashton was buried on 4 August 1950 at the Dukinfield Cemetery in the same grave as Sarah Ellen[6].  He was aged 75 years when he passed away.  His last occupation is noted as Clerk and was last living at 74 Pickford Lane, Dukinfield.


3.  Bertha (b 1880)
Bertha was baptised on 2 May 1880 at St John’s Church of England, Dukinfield[8]

In 1891, Bertha then aged 11 years was probably still at school, although not for much longer.  It was common in those times, for children to begin working at about 12 years of age.

The 1901 UK Census shows Bertha living at 10 Kay Street[5].  Bertha was then 21 years old, was also not married and worked as a Cotton Weaver.

She was 31 years old in the 1911 UK Census unmarried  and staying with her older sister, Sarah Ellen (Ashton)[12].  She worked as a Cotton Cloth Weaver in a cotton mill.


Percy (b 22 Dec 1885[15])
Percy was baptised on 1 February 1885 at St John’s Church of England, Dukinfield[8].  Percy died aged only 9 weeks and was buried on 26 February at the Dukinfield Cemetery in grave ref: grave B2-466, 4418-P[14,6].  He died at 3 Dain Street, Dukinfield.




Where They Lived







References
  1. 1851 UK Census  HO  107 / 2237  page 5
  2. 1861 UK Census  RG 9 / 2994  page 5
  3. 1881 UK Census  RG 11 / 4053  page 27, 28
  4. 1891 UK Census  RG 12 / 3290  page 14
  5. 1901 UK Census  RG 13 / 3794  page 87
  6. Dukinfield Cemetery Records (personal inspection)
  7. Cheshire BMD (http://www.cheshirebmd.org.uk/)
  8. Records of St John's Church of England, Dukinfield, Cheshire (inspected by Joan & Bill Woodward, August 2003)
  9. 1871 UK Census  RG 10 / 4082  page 26
  10. 1861 UK Census  RG 9 / 2998  page 6
  11. 1871 UK Census  RG 10 / 4083  page 26
  12. 1911 UK Census, 75 Cecil Street, Dukinfield
  13. 1901 UK Census, RG 13 / 2607, page 8
  14. Cheshire BMD ref DUK/71/98
  15. FamilySearch.org
  16. Cheshire BMD ref DUK/21/51
  17. St Peters, Ashton-under-Lyne parish register