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Harriet Jane Lomas ( b.1878 ) UK flag (Harriet was my Great Grandmother)

Daughter of John Lomas (who was born on 1857.01.23 in Leigh, Lancashire, England) and Margaret Louisa Price (who was born on 1859.10.24 in Ludlow, Shropshire, England) and who were married on 1878.04.13 in Bolton, Lancashire, England

1878.09.01 b. Greater Bolton, Lancashire, England ( Dec 1878 Bolton v.8c, pg.445 )

REGISTRATION DISTRICT Bolton
1878 Birth in the Sub-district of Western Bolton in the County of Lancaster
When and Where Born Name if any Sex Father Mother Occupation of Father Informant When registered
First September 1878, 1 Six House Row Harriet Jane Girl John Lomas Margaret Louisa Lomas formerly Price Labourer the mark of Margaret Louisa Lomas, Mother, 1 Six House Row, Great Bolton Second October 1878

1881.04.03 census:

1881.04.03 Census, Township of Great Bolton, Eccles. Parish of Christ Church
Residence: 2 Forge Court, Bolton, Lancashire
Last names First names Relation to Head Condition as to Marriage Age on Last Birthday Occupation Where Born
LOMAX JOHN Head Mar 24 Foundry Iron Labourer Lancashire Bolton
LOMAX MARGARET LOUISA Wife Mar 21 -- Shropshire Ludlow
LOMAX HARRIET JANE Daur -- 2 -- Lancashire Bolton

1887 (9) sister Louisa Lomas born in Bolton, Lancashire, England

1890 (12) brother Richard Lomas born in Bolton, Lancashire, England


1891.04.05 census:

1891.04.05 Census, Civil Parish of Great Bolton, Eccles. Parish of Christ Church
Residence: 10 Lupton Street, Bolton, Lancashire (2 rooms)
Last names First names Relation to Head Condition as to Marriage Age on Last Birthday Occupation Where Born
LOMAX JOHN Head M 34 Labourer, Iron Foundry Lancashire Leigh
LOMAX LOUISA Wife M 32 Frame Tenter, Cotton Mill Shropshire Ludlow
LOMAX HARRIETT JANE Daur S 12 Scholar Lancashire Bolton
LOMAX LOUISA Daur S 4 -- Lancashire Bolton
LOMAX RICHARD Son S 1 -- Lancashire Bolton

1895 (17) sister Elizabeth Lomas born in Bolton, Lancashire, England

1898.10.08 (20) m. in Bolton, Lancashire, England ( Dec 1898 Bolton v.8c pg. 479 )

1898. Marriage solemnized at the Parish Church in the Parish of Christ Ch : Bolton in the County of Bolton
When Married Name and Surname Age Condition Profession Residence Father's Name Profession of Father
8th October 1898 John Smith 19 Bachelor Piecer 13 John Street John Smith Fireworker?
Harriet Jane Lomas 20 Spinster Tenter 15 John Street John Lomas Labourer
Married in the Parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church after Banns by me, H W Reynolds
This Marriage was solemnized between us John Smith in the Presence of us James R. Dable
Harriet Jane Lomas Elizabeth A. ????
John Smith UK flag

1880 b. Bolton, Lancashire, England ( many John Smiths in Bolton in 1880-81 )

1881.04.03 census:

1881.04.03 Census, Civil Parish of Halliwell, Eccles. Parish of St. Thomas
Residence: 14 Boundry St, Town of Bolton, Lancashire
Last names First names Relation to Head Condition as to Marriage Age on Last Birthday Occupation Where Born
SMITH JOHN Head Mar 25 Collier Coal (Miner) Lancashire Bolton
SMITH MARY E Wife Mar 21 Cotton Operative (Piecer) Lancashire Bolton
SMITH JAMES Son -- 3 -- Lancashire Bolton
SMITH JOHN Son -- 1 -- Lancashire Bolton

1891.04.05 census:

1891.04.05 Census, Civil Parish of Great Bolton, Eccles. Parish of Christ Church
Residence: 13 John Street, Bolton, Lancashire (2 rooms)
Last names First names Relation to Head Condition as to Marriage Age on Last Birthday Occupation Where Born
SMITH JOHN Head M 37 Bricksetter's Labourer Lancashire Bolton
SMITH MARY E Wife M 34 -- Lancashire Bolton
SMITH JAMES Son S 13 Little Piecer (Cott) Lancashire Bolton
SMITH JOHN Son S 10 Little Piecer (Cott) Lancashire Bolton
SMITH THOMAS Son S 8 Scholar Lancashire Bolton
SMITH WILLIAM Son -- 6 Scholar Lancashire Bolton
SMITH MARY E Daur -- 3 -- Lancashire Bolton
SMITH GEORGE Son -- 1 -- Lancashire Bolton

1900.06.06 (22) daughter Louisa Smith born in Great Bolton, Lancashire, England


1901.03.31 census: 61 Division St, Bolton, Lancashire

1901 UK Census, Civil Parish of Bolton, Eccles. Parish of St. Bartholomew
Residence: 61 Division St., Great Lever, Bolton, Lancashire
Last names First names Relation to Head Condition as to Marriage Age on Last Birthday Occupation Where Born
SMITH JOHN Head M 21 Cotton Mill Labourer Lancs Bolton
SMITH HARRIET J Wife M 22 -- Lancs Bolton
SMITH LOUISA Daur -- 9 ms -- Lancs Bolton

1911.04.02 census: 61 Division St, Bolton, Lancashire

1911 England Census : 61 Division St, Bolton, Lancashire
Name Relation Age Last Birthday Condition
Years Children born alive Children still living Children who have died Occupation Where Born
John Smith Head 31 Married 12 6 5 1 Spinning Engine Driver, cotton spinning Lancashire, Bolton
Harriet Jane Smith Wife 32 Married 12 - - - - Lancashire, Bolton
Louisa Smith Daughter 10 - - - - - School Lancashire, Bolton
Elizabeth Smith Daughter 8 - - - - - - Lancashire, Bolton
William Smith Son 6 - - - - - - Lancashire, Bolton
Alice Smith Daughter 4 - - - - - - Lancashire, Bolton
John Smith Son 1 - - - - - - Lancashire, Bolton

1921.06.19 census: 61 Division St, Bolton, Lancashire

1921 England Census : 61 Division St, Bolton, Lancashire
Name Relation Age in years and months Sex Marriage or Orphanhood Birthplace Nationality Personal Occupation Employment Place of Work Living Children under 16
Harriet J Smith Head 42, 10 F Widow Lancashire, Bolton British born Home duties - At home 4 total, ages 6, 9, 12, 14
Louisa Smith Daughter 21, . F Single Lancashire, Bolton British born Ring Spinner but out of work Ainsworth Bros Weston St -
William Smith Son 16, 10 M Single Lancashire, Bolton British born Side piercer but out of work Harwoods and Sons Woodside Mills, Great Lever -
Alice Smith Daughter 14, 4 F Father Dead Lancashire, Bolton British born Ring Doffer but out of work Harrocks and Crawdsons Lorne St, Moses Gate -
John Smith Son 12, . M Father Dead Lancashire, Bolton British born School - Whole Time - - -
Harriet Smith Daughter 9, 8 F Father Dead Lancashire, Bolton British born School - Whole Time - - -
Anne Smith Daughter 6, 9 F Father Dead Lancashire, Bolton British born School - Whole Time - - -
  1. Louisa Smith ( 1900 - 1986 )
  2. Elizabeth Smith ( born about 1903 )
  3. William Smith ( born about 1905 )
  4. Alice Smith ( born about 1907 )
  5. John Smith ( born about 1910 )
  6. Harriet J Smith ( unconfirmed: Dec 1911: Smith, Harriet J -- Lomas -- Bolton v.8c, pg.908 )
  7. Beatrice Smith ( unconfirmed: Sep 1913: Smith, Beatrice -- Lomas -- Bolton v.8c, pg.950 )
  8. Annie Smith born 1914.09.21 ( unconfirmed: Dec 1914: Smith, Annie -- Lomas -- Bolton v.8c, pg.908 )
  9. Nellie Smith ( unconfirmed: Mar 1916: Smith, Nellie -- Lomas -- Bolton v.8c, pg.779 )