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John George (Jack) DUCKETT (POTTS)

John George (Jack) DUCKETT (POTTS)

Male 1860 - 1924  (64 years)    Has 34 ancestors and 44 descendants in this family tree.


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  • Name John George (Jack) DUCKETT (POTTS) 
    Birth Between Jul 1860 and Sep 1860  Ironbridge, Broseley, Shropshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • JAS 1860 Madeley, Volume 06A, Page 569
      Mother's Maiden Surname: Potts
      Listed as John George Potts
    1861 Census 7 Apr 1861  Ladywood, Broseley, Wenlock, Shropshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Age: 9m 
    • RG9/1859, Folio 82, Page 7
      Son
    Baptism 15 Jan 1862  Broseley All Saints Parish Church (Previously St Leonard's), Broseley, Shropshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4
    • Living at Jackfield
      Baptised as Duckett
    Gender Male 
    1871 Census 2 Apr 1871  The Knowle, Jackfield, Broseley, Wenlock, Shropshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Age: 10y 
    • RG10/2758, Folio 25, Page 43
      Son, Labours at Brickworks
    1881 Census 3 Apr 1881  Plasbennion, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Age: 20y 
    • RG11/5512, Folio 29, Page 6
      Son, Unmarried, Tile Maker
    1891 Census 5 Apr 1891  Pen y Gardden Cottages, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Age: 29y 
    • RG12/4612, Folio 23, Page 26
      Head, Married, Brickburner
    1901 Census 31 Mar 1901  32 Stryt Issa, Penycae, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Age: 38y 
    • RG13/5217, Folio 125, Page 20
      Head, Married, Brickyard Labourer
      Incorrectly states he was born in Ruabon
    1911 Census 2 Apr 1911  76 Pwll y gath Street, Renfig Hill, Bridgend, Glamorganshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Age: 48y 
    • RG14PN32586 RG78PN1861 RD591 SD4 ED18 SN377
      Boarder, Married, Surface Labourer at Colliery
    1921 Census 19 Jun 1921  89 Cefn Road, Cefn Cribwr, Tythegston Higher, Bridgend, Glamorganshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Age: 60y 11m 
    • RG15/26956/0199 & 0200
      Brother, Married, Stoker at Baldwins Cribwr Fawr Colliery, Margam
    Reference Number H 0077a 
    Death Between Oct 1924 and Dec 1924  Neath district, Glamorganshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location  [11
    Age: 64y 
    • OND 1924 Neath, Volume 11A, Page 914
    Person ID I130  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  [12, 13, 14
    • 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 Lilian (Lily) PEMBERTON,   b. Between Apr 1866 and Jun 1866, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Oct 1940, 39 Stryt Issa, Penycae, Near Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years) 
    Marriage 11 Nov 1883  Rhosllanerchrugog St John the Evangelist Parish Church, Rhosllanerchrugog, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location  [15, 16, 17, 18, 19
    • OND 1883 Wrexham, Volume 11B, Page 499
      John George was a Bachelor, Bricklayer, living at Plasbenion
      Lily was a Spinster, living at Ruabon
      Witnesses: Matthew Jones, Elizabeth Jones
      Indexed on North Wales BMD as John G Duckett
    Children 
     1. Unknown DUCKETT
    +2. Robert George DUCKETT,   b. 3 Jan 1884, Ruabon, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Apr 1961, The General Hospital, Bridgend, Glamorganshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years)
    +3. Mary Ann DUCKETT,   b. Between Apr 1886 and Jun 1886, Penycae, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Jul 1909 and Sep 1909, Oldham district, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 23 years)
     4. John Alfred DUCKETT,   b. Between Oct 1887 and Dec 1887, Wrexham district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Apr 1889 and Jun 1889, Wrexham district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 1 year)
    +5. Sarah Jane DUCKETT,   b. Between Jan 1889 and Mar 1889, Penycae, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Jan 1950 and Mar 1950, Wrexham district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 61 years)
     6. Lily DUCKETT,   b. Between Jul 1890 and Sep 1890, Wrexham district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Oct 1890 and Dec 1890, Wrexham district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)
    +7. Herbert Russell DUCKETT,   b. 24 Nov 1891, Penycae, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Oct 1960, Leigh district, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years)
    +8. John DUCKETT,   b. 8 Sep 1893, Rhosllanerchrugog, Penycae, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Oct 1966 and Dec 1966, Bridgend district, Glamorganshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years)
     9. Elsie DUCKETT,   b. Between Apr 1895 and Jun 1895, Penycae, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Apr 1901, Street Isa, Penycae, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 6 years)
    +10. Lily DUCKETT,   b. Between Jan 1899 and Mar 1899, Stryt Issa, Penycae, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Jul 1989, Wrexham Maelor district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years)
     11. Edgar DUCKETT,   b. Bef 31 Mar 1901, Penycae, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 18 Jun 1901, Street Isa, Penycae, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age < 0 years)
     12. Ernest DUCKETT,   b. Between Apr 1901 and Jun 1901, Penycae, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Apr 1901 and Jun 1901, Street Isa, Penycae, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)
     13. Alfred Edward DUCKETT,   b. Between Apr 1904 and Jun 1904, Wrexham district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Jan 1906 and Mar 1906, Stryt Isa, Penycae, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 1 year)
    +14. Bertie DUCKETT,   b. 4 May 1905, Stryt Issa, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Apr 1978 and Jun 1978, Wrexham district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years)
     15. Gladys DUCKETT,   b. Between Jan 1909 and Mar 1909, Stryt Issa, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Between Jul 1965 and Sep 1965, Wrexham district, Denbighshire, Wales Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 56 years)
    Family ID F1  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2021 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - Between Jul 1860 and Sep 1860 - Ironbridge, Broseley, Shropshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google Maps1861 Census - Age: 9m - 7 Apr 1861 - Ladywood, Broseley, Wenlock, Shropshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBaptism - 15 Jan 1862 - Broseley All Saints Parish Church (Previously St Leonard's), Broseley, Shropshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google Maps1871 Census - Age: 10y - 2 Apr 1871 - The Knowle, Jackfield, Broseley, Wenlock, Shropshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google Maps1881 Census - Age: 20y - 3 Apr 1881 - Plasbennion, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 11 Nov 1883 - Rhosllanerchrugog St John the Evangelist Parish Church, Rhosllanerchrugog, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google Maps1891 Census - Age: 29y - 5 Apr 1891 - Pen y Gardden Cottages, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google Maps1901 Census - Age: 38y - 31 Mar 1901 - 32 Stryt Issa, Penycae, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google Maps1911 Census - Age: 48y - 2 Apr 1911 - 76 Pwll y gath Street, Renfig Hill, Bridgend, Glamorganshire, Wales Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - Age: 64y - Between Oct 1924 and Dec 1924 - Neath district, Glamorganshire, Wales Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Notes 
    • JOHN GEORGE (JACK) DUCKETT (born Potts but baptised Duckett)

      Born as John George Potts before George Duckett and Mary Ann Potts married but known as John George Duckett.
      Could not sign his name when he married.
      Spoke English

      ADDRESSES:
      Ladywood, Broseley, Wenlock, Shropshire (07 April 1861)
      Jackfield (15 January 1862)
      Ladywood, Broseley, Madeley, Shropshire (April 1871)
      The Knowle, Jackfield, Broseley, Wenlock, Shropshire (02 April 1871)
      Plasbennion, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales (03 April 1881)
      Plasbennion, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales (11 November 1883)
      Pontadam, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales (16 March 1884)
      Pont Adam ?, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales (10 May 1886)
      Tai Clawdd, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales (23 October 1887)
      Pen y Gardden Cottages, Ruabon, Wrexham, Wales (03 March 1889)
      Pen y Gardden Cottages, Ruabon, Wrexham, Wales (20 August 1890)
      Pen y Gardden Cottages, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales (05 April 1891)
      Pen y Garden Cottages, Ruabon, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales (13 December 1891)
      Top Gardden, Rhosllanerchrugog, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales (21 September 1893)
      Stryt Isa, Penycae, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales (25 June 1895?)
      Stryt Isa, Penycae, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales (12 January 1899)
      32 Stryt Issa, Penycae, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales (31 March 1901)
      Street Isa, Penycae, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales (05 May 1901)
      Street Isa, Penycae, Denbighshire, Wales (30 March 1904)
      32 Stryt Issa, Penycae, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales (17 March 1906)
      32 Street Isa, Penycae, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales (03 March 1909)
      76 Pwll y gath Street, Renfig Hill, Bridgend, Glamorganshire, South Wales (02 April 1911)
      89 Cefn Road, Cefn Cribwr, Tythegston Higher, Bridgend, Wales(19 June 1921)

      OCCUPATIONS:
      - (7 April 1861)
      - (2 April 1871)
      Labours at Brickworks (1871)
      Tile Maker (03 April 1881)
      Bricklayer (11 November 1883)
      Brickmaker (16 March 1884)
      Labourer (10 May 1886)
      Fireman (23 October 1887)
      Brickburner (03 March 1889)
      Brick Burner (20 August 1890)
      Brickburner (05 April 1891)
      Brickburner (13 December 1891)
      Brick Burner (21 September 1893)
      Collier (25 June 1895)
      Brickburner (12 January 1899)
      Brickyard Labourer (31 March 1901)
      Labourer (05 May 1901)
      Burner (30 March 1904)
      Brickburner (17 March 1906)
      Burner (25 May 1908)
      Brick Burner (05 November 1908)
      Brickburner (03 March 1909)
      Fireman (07 March 1910)
      Surface Labourer at Colliery (02 April 1911)
      Stoker at Baldwins Cribwr Fawr Colliery, Margam (19 June 1921)

      CENSUSES: (1860-1924)
      07 April 1861 - yes
      02 April 1871 - yes
      03 April 1881 - yes
      05 April 1891 - yes
      31 March 1901 - yes
      02 April 1911 - yes
      19 June 1921 - yes
    • Parish Registers:

      Baptism: Found -
      Marriage: Found -
      Burial:
    • Wills & Administrations Index - Not Found
    • Last checked: 28 October 2022

  • Sources 
    1. [S13] BMD - GRO Index - Birth, 30 Apr 2005, JAS 1860 Madeley, Volume 06A, Page 569.

    2. [S51] 1861 Census - Duckett, George & Mary Ann, 19 Apr 2008, RG9/1859, Folio 82, Page 7.

    3. [S2968] Parish Registers - Shropshire - Baptism - Duckett, John George - 1862 - Broseley, 27 May 2014, Page 157, No. 1254.

    4. [S3677] Church - Broseley All Saints from 1845 (previous church on this site was St Leonards), Broseley, Shropshire, 18 Oct 2015.

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

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

    7. [S116] 1891 Census - Duckett, John G & Lily, 5 Nov 2005, RG12/4612, Folio 23, Page 26.

    8. [S140] 1901 Census - Duckett, John & Lily, 21 Oct 2005, RG13/5217, Folio 125, Page 20.

    9. [S740] 1911 Census - Duckett, Robert George & Sarah Annie, 6 Dec 2009, RG14PN32586 RG78PN1861 RD591 SD4 ED18 SN377 (Reliability: 3).

    10. [S6693] 1921 Census - Duckett, Sydney & Mary, 28 Oct 2022, RG15/26956/0199 & 0200.

    11. [S15] BMD - GRO Index - Death, 6 Nov 2010, OND 1924 Neath, Volume 11A, Page 914.

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

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

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

    15. [S1894] Parish Registers - Wales - Marriage - Duckett, John George & Pemberton, Lily - 1883 - Rhosllanerchrugog, 15 Mar 2012, Page 81, No. 161.

    16. [S642] Parish Register Transcripts - Wales - RS - Rhosllanerchrugog - Page 4, 31 Aug 2015, Page 4.

    17. [S14] BMD - GRO Index - Marriage, 25 Jul 2009, OND 1883 Wrexham, Volume 11B, Page 499.

    18. [S3682] Church - Rhosllanerchrugog St John the Evangelist, Rhosllanerchrugog, Denbighshire, Wales, 23 Oct 2015.

    19. [S5498] BMD - North Wales Index - Marriage, 23 Apr 2019, C31/01/81.