SCOTSON James
1841 - 1910 (68 years)-
Name SCOTSON James Born 3 Nov 1841 Abram, Lancashire [1, 2, 3, 4] Christened 9 Jan 1842 St John the Evangelist's Church, Abram, Lancashire [5, 6] Gender Male Census 30 Mar 1851 Bolton House, Abram, Lancashire [7] Census 7 Apr 1861 Bickershaw Lane, Abram, Lancashire [8] Census 2 Apr 1871 Little Byrom Hall, Slag Lane, Lowton, Lancashire [9] Census 3 Apr 1881 Little Byrom Hall, Slag Lane, Lowton, Lancashire [10] Census 5 Apr 1891 Little Byrom Hall, Slag Lane, Lowton, Lancashire [11] Census 31 Mar 1901 Little Byrom Farm, Slag Lane, Lowton, Lancashire [12] Died 8 Jul 1910 Little Byrom Farm, Slag Lane, Lowton, Lancashire [13, 14, 15, 16] Buried 11 Jul 1910 St John's Churchyard, Abram, Lancashire [17] Address:
Grave O.G. 238Person ID I2159 RADCLIFFE Last Modified 6 Mar 2021
Father SCOTSON Robert, b. 1802, Hindley, Lancashire , d. 16 Nov 1854, Bolton House, Abram, Lancashire (Age 52 years) Mother GLOVER Hannah, b. 28 Mar 1807, Golborne, Leigh, Lancashire , d. 19 Jul 1888, Bickershaw Hall Farm Homestead, Abram, Lancashire (Age 81 years) Married 9 Aug 1829 St Elphin's Church, Warrington, Lancashire [18, 19, 20] Family ID F149 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family ACKERS Mary, b. 18 May 1838, Bickershaw Hall, Abram, Lancashire , d. 22 Oct 1906, Grafton-villa, 62 Wellington Rd., Rhyl, Wales (Age 68 years) Married 20 Sep 1864 St John the Evangelist's Church, Abram, Lancashire [21, 22, 23, 24, 25] Children 1. SCOTSON Edward James, b. Dec 1864, Abram, Lancashire , d. 4 May 1867, Abram, Lancashire (Age ~ 2 years) 2. SCOTSON Dora, b. 1865, Abram, Lancashire , d. 1885, Warrington, Lancashire (Age 20 years) 3. SCOTSON Ellen, b. Jan 1868, Abram, Lancashire , d. Apr 1868, Abram, Lancashire (Age ~ 0 years) 4. SCOTSON Sarah, b. Apr 1869, Lowton, Leigh, Lancashire , d. Yes, date unknown 5. SCOTSON Mary Ellen, b. May 1870, Abram, Lancashire , d. 11 Mar 1873, Lowton, Leigh, Lancashire (Age ~ 2 years) 6. SCOTSON Abraham, b. 7 Sep 1872, Lowton, Leigh, Lancashire , d. 2 Dec 1935, Memorial Hospital, Sittingbourne, Kent (Age 63 years) 7. SCOTSON Catherine, b. May 1875, Lowton, Leigh, Lancashire , d. Jul 1875, Lowton, Leigh, Lancashire (Age ~ 0 years) 8. SCOTSON Ernest Beswick, b. 11 Jan 1877, Lowton, Leigh, Lancashire , d. 22 Feb 1948, 56B Plank Lane, Abram, Lancashire (Age 71 years) 9. SCOTSON Mary, b. 6 Mar 1879, Lowton, Leigh, Lancashire , d. 21 Aug 1879, Lowton, Leigh, Lancashire (Age 0 years) Last Modified 10 Apr 2024 Family ID F100 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Photos Ernest Beswick Scotson + Emily Birchall marriage carriage 28.7.1897 at St Luke's Church, Lowton, Lancashire with father James Scotson
Ernest Beswick Scotson b.11.1.1877 Lowton d.22.2.1948 Leigh, Lancs
and Emily Birchall b.20.6.1877 Upholland d.3.12.1951 Leigh, Lancs
James Scotson b.3.4.1841 Abram d.Lowton, LancsJames Scotson b.3 Nov 1841 Abram d.8 Jul 1911 Lowton, Lancashire
Documents James Scotson (b.3 Nov 1841) + Mary Ackers (b.18 May 1838) GRO marriage certificate
20 Sep 1864 St John the Evangelist, Abram, Lancashire
James Scotson GRO birth certificate
b.23 Nov 1841 Wigan, Lancashire s.Robert Scotson + Hannah GloverJames Scotson GRO death certificate
b.3 Nov 1841 Abram d.8 July 1910 Little Byrom Farm, Lowton, Lancashire
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Notes - Leigh Chronicle, 15 July 1910:
DEATH OF A LOWTON WORTHY.
The death of Mr James Scotson, farmer, of Little Byrom Farm, Lowton, which took place on Friday, removes a familiar figure from Lowton circles. About two years ago he lost his wife, and some time later had a stroke of paralysis. He was, however, able to get about but about a fortnight ago he had another stroke and this proved fatal. The deceased, who was 68 years old and leaves two sons and a daughter, was a church warden at Lowton Parish Church for several years; he was also a member of the Parish Council when it first came into being, and occupied the position up to his seizure. He was also up to quite recently a trustee of the Lowton charities. A strong Churchman and Conservative, he worked hard for any cause that he took up. His sturdy independent views on public matters inspired respect. He was a typical John Bull type of man. The funeral took place at Abram Parish Church on Monday afternoon. There were present Mr. Abraham Scotson and Mr. Ernest Scotson (sons), the former being a vetinary surgeon at Cruden Bay, Scotland, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson (son-in-law and daughter), Miss J. Hatch (grand-daughter), Mr P. Scotson (brother), Mrs. Haydock, Mrs Howarth, and Mrs. J. W. Cowburn(sisters), Messrs . J. W Cowburn, Haydock, and Howarth (brothers in law), Mr. Jeans, solicitor, of Warrington; Mr. James Prescott, organist, Lowton Parish Church; the Rev. Webster Hall, rector of Lowton; Dr. Dobb, of Golborne (medical attendant); Messrs. Mort, Birchall, John Bromilow (Bamfurlong). J. Bromilow (Hindley), C. E. Hindley, ex-Mayor of Eccles, and Holden (Westhoughton). The Rev. F.B. Twemlow, vicar of Abram, read the funeral service.
- Leigh Chronicle, 15 July 1910:
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Sources - [S1183] British GRO births index, Wigan Dec 1841 21 698.
James Scotson b. Wigan Dec 1841 21 698 - [S49] Parish Register Abram St John, MF1A/31 Film 1.
James Scotson s.Robert & Hannah Scotson, farmer, Abram c.2 Jan 1842 - [S119] GRO birth certificate, No. 458 (Reliability: 3).
Wigan, sub-district Hindley.
James Scotson b. 23 November 1841, Wigan.
Father RobertSco tson, farmer.
Mother Hannah Scotson, formerly Glover.
Informant Hannah Scotson, mother, Wigan.
Registered 20th December 1841. Registrar John Grime. - [S1362] BMD Lancs births, Wigan & Leigh HNDL/3/458.
James Scotson (Glover) b. 1841 Hindley, Wigan & Leigh HNDL/3/458 - [S49] Parish Register Abram St John, MF 1A/31 Film 1 (Reliability: 3).
James s.Robert & Hannah Scotson, farmer c.2 Jan 1842 - [S1051] Lancs OPC christenings, LDS Film 1885642.
Baptism: 9 Jan 1842 St John the Evangelist, Abram, Lancashire, England
James Scotson - son of Robert Scotson & Hannah
Abode: Abram
Occupation: Farmer
Baptised by: John J Dixon Curate of Abram
Source: LDS Film 1885642 Register: Baptisms 1838 - 1897, Page 9, Entry 68 - [S122] Census Abram 1851, CD11., HO107/2200 Folio 345b p.29.
Bolton House, James Scottson Son 9 yrs Farmer's son Worker b.Abram
Born about 1842 - [S47] Census Abram 1861, CD7., RG9/2779 Folio 92a p.17 (Reliability: 3).
Bickershaw Lane, Bolton House Farm, James Scotson Son 19 yrs U Ag.labourer b.Abram
Born about 1842 - [S470] Census Lowton 1871, CD12., RG10/3910 Folio 131a p.1.
Little Byrom Hall James Scotson Head 28 yrs Farmer of 31 acres b.Ab ram
Born about 1843 - [S19] Census Lowton 1881, RG11/3801 Folio 150 p.4 (Reliability: 2).
Little Byrom House, James Scotson Head, 39 yrs, Farmer of 40 acresempl oying 2 men , b.Abram
Born about 1842 - [S17] Census Abram 1891, CD10., RG12/3083 Folio 143a p.4.
Slag Lane, Little Byrom Hall, James Scotson 49 yrs Head Farmer b. Abram
Born about 1842 - [S57] Census Abram 1901, CD10., RG13/3588 Folio 37 p18.
Little Byrom Farm James Scotson 59 yrs Head Farmer b.Abram
Born about 1842 - [S939] Probate calendar, 1910 index (Reliability: 3).
James Scotson of Little Byrom Hall, Lowton, Lancashire yeoman, d. 8 July 1910. Probate Liverpool to Ernest Beswick Scotson, farmer; John William Bennett, veterinary surgeon. Effects £2285 14s 5d. - [S741] GRO death certificate, No. 217 (Reliability: 3).
8 July 1910, Little Byrom Farm, RO. James Scotson Male, farmer.
Acute Meningitis Bronchitis, Heart Failure.
Certified by James DobbLRC P
Informant: Ernest B Scotson son present at death. Warrenscrah Farm, Lowton. Registered 8 July 1910 - [S1450] British GRO deaths index, Leigh Sept 1910 8c 121 (Reliability: 3).
James Scotson 68 yrs d. Leigh Sept 1910 8c 121
Born about 1842 - [S1010] BMD Lancs deaths, Wigan & Leigh LOW/23/217.
James Scotson 68 yrs d. Lowton, Wigan & Leigh LOW/23/217
Born about 1842 - [S1180] Wigan Cof E Burials 1813-1979, Burials 1899-1918 Page 128 Entry 1071.
Burial: 11 Jul 1910 St John the Evangelist, Abram, Lancashire
James Scotson - Age: 68
Abode: Little Byrom Farm, Lowton
Buried by: T F Brownbill, vicar 128/1020
Grave OG 238
Register: Burials 1899-1918 Page 128 Entry 1071 - [S616] FamilySearch, Batch No. M00797- (Reliability: 2).
Robert Scotson & Hannah Glover, m.9 August 1829,Warrington
Batch No. M00797-8 Source film No. 1468988 - [S117] Parish Register Warrington, St Elphin's, p.607.
607 Robert Scotson & Hannah Glover, Marriage 9 Aug 1829, banns, botp
witnesses John Edgar, William Webster (parish clerk) banns yes - [S979] Lancs OPC marriages, LDS Film 1562961.
Marriage: 9 Aug 1829 St Elphin, Warrington, Lancashire, England
Robert Scotson - (X), This Parish
Hannah Glover - (X), This Parish
Witness: John Edgar; William Webster
Married by Banns by: Thos. Lowe Curate
Source: LDS Film 1562961 Register: Marriages 1824 - 1833, Page 344, Entry 130 - [S427] GRO marriage certificate, No. 65 (Reliability: 3).
The Church of St John, Abram. 20 September 1864.
James Scotson, 22 yrs, bachelor, farmer. Residence Abram.
Father Robert Scotson, farmer.
+ Mary Ackers, 25 yrs, spinster of Abram.
Father Abraham Ackers, coal propietor. License.
Witnesses Edward Ackers, Sarah Jinks (?). Married John J. Dixon (?). - [S49] Parish Register Abram St John, p.33/65.
m.20.9.1864 James Scotson 22 yrs bachelorMary Ackers 25 yrs spinster,Farmer, Abram Abram Father: Robert Scotson,farmerFather: Abraham Ackers, coal propietor Witnesses: Edward G. ? Sarah Links - [S1184] British GRO marriage index, Wigan Sept 1864 8c 1 (Reliability: 3).
James Scotson + Mary Ackers b. Wigan Sept 1864 8c 1 - [S1182] BMD Lancs marriages, Wigan & Leigh C7/1/65.
James Scotson + Mary Ackers m. 1864 St John Abram, Wigan & Leigh C7/1/65 - [S979] Lancs OPC marriages, LDS Film 1885643.
Marriage: 20 Sep 1864 St John the Evangelist, Abram, Lancashire, England
James Scotson - 22, Farmer, Bachelor, Abram
Mary Ackers - 23, Spinster, Abram
Groom's Father: Robert Scotson, Farmer
Bride's Father: Abraham Ackers, Coal Proprietor
Witness: Edwd? Ackers; Sarah Jinks
Married by Licence by: John J Dixon Incumbent.
Source: LDS Film 1885643 Register: Marriages 1854 - 1894, Page 33, Entry 65
- [S1183] British GRO births index, Wigan Dec 1841 21 698.