OH's ancestor was Betty (or Elizabeth) Houghton. According to the censuses she was born about 1820 at Accrington - or at Over Darwen, according to the 1871, or Musbury according to the 1851! She married Edmund (aka Edward) Taylor 12th June 1842. Her father was Richard Houghton, a labourer, and her residence was Shoe Mill, Accrington. Age 21. Witnesses were Robert Heap and John Pearson.
I can't see a baptism for her in Accrington on the Lancashire OPC site, but there is a baptism at Blackburn St. Mary: 7 Nov 1821 Betty Houghton, parents Richard and Peggy, abode Pickup Bank, occupation weaver.
Do you think it is likely to be the right Betty? I can't see Pickup Bank on my present-day map, but GENUKI says Yate and Pickup Bank is or was in Whalley parish, 4 1/2 miles SSE of Blackburn. Would that be anywhere near Musbury?
I can't see a baptism for her in Accrington on the Lancashire OPC site, but there is a baptism at Blackburn St. Mary: 7 Nov 1821 Betty Houghton, parents Richard and Peggy, abode Pickup Bank, occupation weaver.
Do you think it is likely to be the right Betty? I can't see Pickup Bank on my present-day map, but GENUKI says Yate and Pickup Bank is or was in Whalley parish, 4 1/2 miles SSE of Blackburn. Would that be anywhere near Musbury?
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