Elizabeth (Lewis) Pickford (1804 - 1883)

Born 1804 in Somerton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Wife of James Pickford — married 7 Jul 1824 in Somerton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 2 Apr 1883 at about age 79 in Somerton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

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Elizabeth Lewis was christened on 3 June 1804 at St Michael's Church, Somerton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, daughter of Thomas Bower Lewis (1782–1862) and Hannah Barnstable (1782–1873).^[1]

Elizabeth (19) married James Pickford (29) (born on October 2, 1794 in Somerton; son of Thomas Pickford and Ann (Gaylard) Dunster) on July 7, 1824 in Somerton.^[2] Their children were:

• Edwin Pickford (1823–1883)
• Louisa Mary Pickford (1825–1901)
• Phillis Pickford (1827–1908)
• Harvey Albion James Pickford (1829–1854)
• Ann Pickford (1832– )
• John Pickford (1835–1886)
• Elizabeth Pickford (1836– )

In 1841, Elizabeth (36) was in the household of Ann Pickford at Bartlett's Buildings, Somerton, Somerset, United Kingdom.^[3]

In 1851, Elizabeth (46) was living at 22 North Street, Somerton, Somerset. She was a schoolmistress.

In 1861, Elizabeth (56) was in the household of John Pickford at 4 Lowesmon Terrace, Worcestershire, United Kingdom.^[4]

In 1871, Elizabeth (66) was at North Street, Somerston. She was a seatstress.^[5]

In 1881, Elizabeth (76) was in the household of Abigail Howe at Langport Road, Somerton, Somerset. She was a seamstress.^[6]

Elizabeth died on April 2, 1883 in Somerton, Somerset, England, aged 78.^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N6TS-6DC : 22 March 2020), Elizabeth Lewis, 1804.
2. ↑ "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NXX6-MHW : 13 March 2020), James Pickford, 1824.
3. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQ1Q-QBM : 24 May 2019), Elizabeth Pickford in household of Ann Pickford, Somerton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
4. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7FC-M6F : 28 February 2020), Elizabeth Pickford in household of John Pickford, Worcestershire, 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.
5. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VFJK-SNS : 28 September 2019), Elizabeth Pickford, 1871.
6. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1881," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q276-7YYG : 13 December 2017), Elizabeth Pickford in household of Abigail Howe, Somerton, Somerset, England; from "1881 England, Scotland and Wales Census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing p. 25, Piece/Folio 2379/17, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,719.
7. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2J6M-P5F : 31 December 2014), Elizabeth Pickford, 1883; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Langport, Somerset, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.