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Matthew DUCKETT

Matthew DUCKETT

Male 1865 - 1942  (76 years)    Has 34 ancestors and 47 descendants in this family tree.


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  • Name Matthew DUCKETT 
    Birth 13 May 1865  Jackfield, Ironbridge, Broseley, Shropshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    • AMJ 1865 Madeley, Volume 06A, Page 619
      Mother's Maiden Surname: Potts
      Indexed as Ducket
    1871 Census 2 Apr 1871  The Knowle, Jackfield, Broseley, Wenlock, Shropshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Age: 6y 
    • RG10/2758, Folio 25, Page 43
      Son, Scholar
    Baptism 8 Dec 1875  Madeley & Vicinity Wesleyan Methodist Chapels, Madeley, Shropshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Age: 10y 
    • Living at Coalford
    Gender Male 
    1881 Census 3 Apr 1881  Plasbennion, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Age: 16y 
    • RG11/5512, Folio 29, Page 6
      Son, Unmarried, Tile Maker
    1891 Census 5 Apr 1891  5 Derby Terrace, Rhosllanerchrugog, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Age: 25y 
    • RG12/4612, Folio 85, Page 28
      Head, Married, Brickburner
    1901 Census 31 Mar 1901  5 Derby Terrace, Moreton Street, Rhosllanerchrugog, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Age: 38y 
    • RG13/5216, Folios 98 & 99, Pages 10 & 11
      Head, Married, Bricksetter in Brick Works
    1911 Census 2 Apr 1911  5 Moreton Street, Johnstown, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Age: 45y 
    • RG14PN34010 RG78PN1964 RD621 SD2 ED7 SN67
      Head, Widower, Brick Burner
      Married 25 years, 10 children: 7 living, 3 deceased
    1921 Census 19 Jun 1921  5 Moreton Street, Johnstown, Rhosllanerchrugog, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Age: 57y 1m 
    • RG15/27666/0325 & 0326
      Head, Married, Timber-Man at Dennis Hafod Colliery
      Children Under 16: None
    1939 National Register 29 Sep 1939  Public Assistance Institution, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Age: 74y 
    • RG101/7585K/006
      Married, Patient, General Labourer
    Reference Number H 0078a 
    Death 23 Jan 1942  Croesnewydd Hospital, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location  [10, 11, 12
    Age: 76y 
    • JFM 1942 Wrexham, Volume 11B, Page 677
      Was Living at 5 Moreton Street, Johnstown, Wrexham, Denbighshire
    Burial 27 Jan 1942  [12
    Age: 76y 
    • Newspaper Article:
      Survived by widow, 5 sons, 2 daughters, 2 brothers & 4 sisters
    Person ID I131  Vernon
    Last Modified 13 Aug 2023 

    Father George DUCKETT,   b. Bef 12 Feb 1837, Wellington, Shropshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Jan 1892 and Mar 1892, Wrexham district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age > 54 years) 
    Mother Mary Ann POTTS,   b. 7 Oct 1841, Jackfield, Ironbridge, Broseley, Shropshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Feb 1922, Wrexham district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years) 
    Marriage 11 Nov 1860  The Baptist Chapel, Broseley, Shropshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [13, 14, 15
    • OND 1860 Madeley, Volume 06A, Page 1239
      Witnesses: William Headley
      Susannah Headley
      Shropshire BMD states Madeley Register Office or Registrar Attended
    Family ID F39  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Edith JONES,   b. Between Jan 1868 and Mar 1868, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Oct 1904 and Dec 1904, Wrexham district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 36 years) 
    Marriage 22 Dec 1887  Blackburn St Thomas's Parish Church, Blackburn, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [16, 17, 18
    • OND 1887 Blackburn, Volume 08E, Page 609
      Entered as Edith Jones on Marriage Certificate
      By Banns in Brymbo, Wales
      Matthew was a Bachelor, Brickburner, Living at Ruabon
      Edith was a Spinster, Domestic Servant, Living at 63 Pendle Street
    Children 
    +1. Margaret Ann (Maggie) DUCKETT,   b. 11 Sep 1888, Johnstown, Ruabon, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Jul 1961 and Sep 1961, Wrexham district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years)
    +2. John George DUCKETT,   b. 13 Jan 1890, Johnstown, Ruabon, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Jul 1970 and Sep 1970, Wrexham district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years)
     3. Matthew Thomas DUCKETT,   b. 4 Dec 1891, Johnstown, Rhosllanerchrugog, Ruabon, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Oct 1966 and Dec 1966, Wrexham district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years)
    +4. Sydney DUCKETT,   b. 29 May 1894, Johnstown, Ruabon, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Jan 1974 and Mar 1974, Wrexham district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years)
     5. Sarah Jane (Jenny) DUCKETT,   b. Between Jan 1896 and Mar 1896, Johnstown, Ruabon, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location
     6. Frederick DUCKETT,   b. 2 Nov 1897, Johnstown, Ruabon, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Apr 1992, Manchester district, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 94 years)
     7. William (Bill) DUCKETT,   b. 24 Sep 1899, Johnstown, Ruabon, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Jan 1970 and Mar 1970, Wrexham district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years)
     8. Edith Ann DUCKETT,   b. Between Oct 1901 and Dec 1901, Johnstown, Ruabon, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Oct 1917 and Dec 1917, Wrexham district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 16 years)
     9. Martha DUCKETT,   b. Between Jan 1904 and Mar 1904, Wrexham district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Jan 1904 and Mar 1904, Wrexham district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)
     10. Priscilla DUCKETT,   b. Between Jan 1904 and Mar 1904, Wrexham district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Jan 1904 and Mar 1904, Wrexham district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)
     11. Ada DUCKETT,   b. Between Oct 1904 and Dec 1904, Wrexham district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Jan 1905 and Mar 1905, Wrexham district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)
    Family ID F59  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 16 Mar 2022 

    Family 2 Hannah HEADLEY,   b. Between Apr 1864 and Jun 1864, Jackfield, Broseley, Shropshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 14 Aug 1946, Orchard House, The Dingle, Jackfield, Ironbridge, Broseley, Shropshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years) 
    Marriage Between Jan 1912 and Mar 1912  Tottington St Anne's Parish Church, Tottington, Bury, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [19
    • JFM 1912 Bury, Volume 08C, Page 619
    Family ID F447  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 10 Feb 2021 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 13 May 1865 - Jackfield, Ironbridge, Broseley, Shropshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google Maps1871 Census - Age: 6y - 2 Apr 1871 - The Knowle, Jackfield, Broseley, Wenlock, Shropshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBaptism - Age: 10y - 8 Dec 1875 - Madeley & Vicinity Wesleyan Methodist Chapels, Madeley, Shropshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google Maps1881 Census - Age: 16y - 3 Apr 1881 - Plasbennion, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google Maps1891 Census - Age: 25y - 5 Apr 1891 - 5 Derby Terrace, Rhosllanerchrugog, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google Maps1901 Census - Age: 38y - 31 Mar 1901 - 5 Derby Terrace, Moreton Street, Rhosllanerchrugog, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google Maps1911 Census - Age: 45y - 2 Apr 1911 - 5 Moreton Street, Johnstown, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - Between Jan 1912 and Mar 1912 - Tottington St Anne's Parish Church, Tottington, Bury, Lancashire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - Age: 76y - 23 Jan 1942 - Croesnewydd Hospital, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • MATTHEW DUCKETT

      Spoke English
      Could not find his marriage to Ada
      In 1911 census states married 25 years (approx 1886) but this must include the years after Ada died.
      Possible address: 1 Greenfield Terrace (declaration 12 April 1920) ?
      Matthew and Hannah Needham nee Headley were cousins.
      All of his children were with his first wife (Ada)

      ADDRESSES:
      The Knowle, Jackfield, Broseley, Wenlock, Shropshire (02 April 1871)
      Coalford (08 December 1875)
      Plasbennion, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales (03 April 1881)
      5 Derby Terrace, Rhosllanerchrugog, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales (05 April 1891)
      5 Derby Terrace, Moreton Street, Rhosllanerchrugog, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales (31 March 1901)
      5 Moreton Street, Johnstown, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales (02 April 1911)
      5 Moreton Street, Johnstown, Rhosllanerchrugog, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales (19 June 1921)
      Public Assistance Institution, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales (29 September 1939)

      OCCUPATIONS:
      Scholar (02 April 1871)
      Tile Maker (03 April 1881)
      Brick Burner (05 April 1891)
      Bricksetter in Brickworks (31 March 1901)
      Brick Burner (02 April 1911)
      Timber-Man at Dennis Hafod Colliery (19 June 1921)
      Patient, General Labourer

      CENSUSES: (1865-1942)
      02 April 1871 - yes
      03 April 1881 - yes
      05 April 1891 - yes
      31 March 1901 - yes
      02 April 1911 - yes
      19 June 1921 - yes
      29 September 1939 - yes
    • Parish Registers:

      Baptism: Found -
      Marriage:
      Burial:
    • Wills & Administrations Index - Found
    • Last checked: 21 October 2022

  • Sources 
    1. [S3850] 1939 National Register - Duckett, Matthew, 1 Mar 2016, RG101/7585K/006.

    2. [S13] BMD - GRO Index - Birth, 30 Apr 2005, AMJ 1865 Madeley, Volume 06A, Page 619.

    3. [S70] 1871 Census - Duckett, George & Mary A, 5 Mar 2006, RG10/2758, Folio 25, Page 43.

    4. [S2964] Parish Registers - Shropshire - Baptism - Duckett, Matthew - 1875 - Madeley & Vicinity, 27 May 2014, No. 60.

    5. [S86] 1881 Census - Duckett, George & Mary Ann, 26 Nov 2005, RG11/5512, Folio 29, Page 6.

    6. [S121] 1891 Census - Duckett, Matthew & Ada, 5 Nov 2005, RG12/4612, Folio 85, Page 28.

    7. [S146] 1901 Census - Duckett, Matthew & Ada, 22 Oct 2005, RG13/5216, Folios 98 & 99, Pages 10 & 11.

    8. [S681] 1911 Census - Duckett, Matthew, 17 Apr 2009, RG14PN34010 RG78PN1964 RD621 SD2 ED7 SN67 (Reliability: 3).

    9. [S6672] 1921 Census - Duckett, Mathew & Hannah, 21 Oct 2022, RG15/27666/0325 & 0326.

    10. [S1939] Wills & Administrations Index - Duckett, Matthew - 1942, 16 Jun 2012.
      Effects: £226 14s. 3d.
      Probate: Bangor 02 April 1942 to Alfred Royal, retired coal miner

    11. [S15] BMD - GRO Index - Death, 2 Dec 2009, JFM 1942 Wrexham, Volume 11B, Page 677.

    12. [S6546] Newspaper - Rhos Herald - Duckett, Matthew - Death - 1942, 21 Apr 2022, Saturday 07 February 1942.

    13. [S267] Certificate - Marriage - Duckett, George & Potts, Mary Ann - 1860, 7 Jan 2006, OND 1860 Madeley, Volume 06A, Page 1239 (Reliability: 3).

    14. [S14] BMD - GRO Index - Marriage, 8 Jan 2006, OND 1860 Madeley, Volume 06A, Page 1239.

    15. [S5499] BMD - Shropshire Index - Marriage, 23 Apr 2019, RO-B-M/2/124.

    16. [S14] BMD - GRO Index - Marriage, 31 Jan 2020, OND 1887 Blackburn, Volume 08E, Page 609.

    17. [S5765] Parish Registers - Lancashire - Marriage - Duckett, Matthew & Jones, Edith - 1887 - Blackburn, 31 Jan 2020, Page 77, No. 153.

    18. [S6486] Banns - Wales - Duckett, Matthew & Jones, Edith - 1887 - Brymbo, 16 Mar 2022, 27 November, 04 & 11 December 1887.

    19. [S14] BMD - GRO Index - Marriage, 17 Oct 2010, JFM 1912 Bury, Volume 08C, Page 619.