Elizabeth (Sinclair) Robinson (1811)

Born 29 Oct 1811 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England

Wife of Thomas Robinson — married 15 Sep 1836 in St John The Baptist Church, Toxteth, Lancashire, England

Biography

This profile is part of the St Helens, Lancashire One Place Study.

Elizabeth Sinclair was born on 29 Oct 1811, and christened on 27 Nov 1811 at St Peter's Church in Liverpool, Lancashire. She was the daughter of John Sinclair and Elizabeth (Dagnia) Sinclair. Her father's occupation was recorded as mariner, and the family's address as Kent Sq. ^[1]

Elizabeth married Thomas Robinson on 15 Sep 1836 at St John The Baptist Church in Toxteth, Lancashire, by license. Elizabeth was a spinster of Toxteth Park in the parish of Walton on the Hill; Thomas was a grocer of the parish of Liverpool. Both were of full age (21 or more). The witnesses were R. Robinson, John Sinclair and Christina Sinclair. ^{[2] [3]}

Their son Sinclair was christened on 6 Sep 1837 at St Helens Chapel of Ease in the parish of Prescot, Lancashire. His father's occupation was given as Agent, and the family's address as St Helens.

Their son Arthur was christened on 14 Aug 1839 at St Helens Chapel of Ease in the parish of Prescot, Lancashire. His father's occupation was given as Agent, and the family's address as St Helens.

Their daughter Mary was born on 6 Mar 1841, and christened on 14 Apr 1841 at St Thomas' Church in Eccleston, in the parish of Prescot, Lancashire. Her father's occupation was given as Coal Proprietor, and the family's address as Eccleston.

By June 6th 1841, the family were living in Crescent House, Eccleston. Thomas' occupation was given as lime burner. There were three children - Sinclair (3), Arthur (2) and Mary (3 months old). Catherine Sinclair, a spinster aged 20-24, was in the household - probably a sister of Elizabeth. There were three female servants also in the household - Martha Johnson, Elizabeth Harrison and Jane Marsh. ^[4]

Their son Charles Greenall was born on 3 Jan 1843, and christened on 24 May 1843 at St Thomas' Church in Eccleston, in the parish of Prescot, Lancashire. His father's occupation was given as Gentleman, and the family's address as Eccleston.

Their son George was born on 16 Jan 1845, and christened on 22 Mar 1845 at St Thomas' Church in Eccleston, in the parish of Prescot, Lancashire. His father's occupation was given as Gentleman, and the family's address as Eccleston.

Thomas Robinson, lime-burner of Eccleston, Lancashire was going through bankruptcy proceedings by March 1845.^[5]

Thomas and Elizabeth's daughter Selina was christened on 1 Jan 1847 at St Peter's Church in Liverpool. Her father's occupation was given as Gentleman, and the family's address as Myrtle Street.

Thomas and Elizabeth's son George died in 1849, and was buried on 19 Sep 1849 at St Helens Chapel of Ease in the parish of Prescot, Lancashire. His age was recorded as 4, and his address as St Helens. ^[6]

Thomas died before the 1851 census.

By March 30th 1851, Elizabeth was a widowed annuitant living in West Derby, Lancashire with her children Charles, Sinclair, Arthur and Selina, and a house servant, Ann Magee. ^[7]

By April 7th 1861, Elizabeth was a widowed annuitant living in Bridson Street, Liverpool with her children Charles and Selina, and a house servant, Ann McDonald. ^[8]

By April 2nd 1871, Elizabeth was living in Toxteth Park, Lancashire with her son Charles and a domestic servant, Eliza Furlong. Charles was an annuitant. ^[9]

By April 3rd 1881, Elizabeth was living with her sister Catharine in Toxteth Park, Lancashire; they had two servants. ^[10]

Research Notes

Census

1841: Crescent House, Eccleston

  Thomas Robinson 25 Lime Burner Y

  Elizabeth Robinson 25 Y

  Sinclair Robinson 3 Y

  Arthur Robinson 2 Y

  Mary Robinson 3m Y

  Catharine Sinclair 20 Spinster Y

  Martha Johnson 20 F.S. Y

  Elizabeth Harrison 20 do Y

  Jane Marsh 20 do Y

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism: listed on Lancashire Online Parish Clerk - Elizabeth Sinclair. Register: Baptisms 1810 - 1812, Page 29, Entry 1400. Source: LDS Film 1656377
2. ↑ Marriage: listed on Lancashire Online Parish Clerk - Thomas Robinson & Elizabeth Sinclair. Register: Marriages 1832 - 1837, Page 54, Entry 159. Source: LDS Film 1546117
3. ↑ Marriage bond: "England, Cheshire, Marriage Bonds and Allegations, 1606-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FBHH-K38 : 9 March 2018), Thomas Robinson and Elizabeth Sinclair, 10 Sep 1836; citing Cheshire, England, , Cheshire Record Office, Chester; FHL microfilm 1,894,691. Image link (FamilySearch)
4. ↑ 1841 census: "England and Wales Census, 1841", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQ2G-RRC : Fri Mar 08 17:22:02 UTC 2024), Entry for Thomas Robinson and Elizabeth Robinson, 1841. Piece 516-07 folio 39 page 28 & Piece 516-07 folio 39 page 29
5. ↑ The Cambrian 29 Mar 1845, p.4 Welsh Newspapers Online
6. ↑ Child's burial: listed on Lancashire Online Parish Clerk - George Robinson. Register: Burials 1846 - 1850 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Entry 409. Source: LDS Film 1469036
7. ↑ 1851 census: "England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SG56-K1V : 12 September 2019), Elizabeth Robinson, West Derby, Lancashire, England; citing West Derby, Lancashire, England, p. 61, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
8. ↑ 1861 census: "England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M75T-9BP : 29 December 2020), Elizabeth Robinson, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
9. ↑ 1871 census: "England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KD66-C1P : 24 April 2019), Elizabeth Robinson, 1871.
10. ↑ 1881 census: "England and Wales Census, 1881", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q27L-CJXZ : Tue Mar 05 18:09:13 UTC 2024), Entry for Catherine W Sinclair and Elizabeth Robinson, 1881.