Other Events:

• Occupation: Charwoman

Notes:

Probably one of three Ann Ashcrofts baptised in 1826 at St Thomas the Martyr, Upholland.
In 1861 census age 34 (birthplace unclear) as singlewoman in Hunslet with children Caroline, 7, Rebecca, 7, and Thomas, 4, all born in Hunslet.
In 1871 census as Ann Stephenson, married (husband absent) b Orrell, with daughters Caroline and Rebecca (surname given as Asquith) and their husband-to-be Robert Hanson.
In 1881 as Ann Ashcroft, married, b Wigan.

Family/Spouse: Henry Alty. Henry (son of Robert Alty and Ellen Blackhouse) was born in 1823 in Haskayne; died about May 1891 in Culcheth, Leigh. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Couple apparently unmarried when daughter Martha was born. Henry was single when he married Catherine Bradshaw in 1857, but is named as Martha's father in her marriage to Thomas Spencer..

1. Martha Ashcroft was born on 17 Dec 1844 in Standish.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Caroline Bond Ashcroft was born about May 1852 in Hunslet.
2. Rebecca Ashcroft was born about Nov 1853 in Hunslet; died about May 1872 in Hunslet.
3. Thomas Ashcroft was born about Nov 1856 in Hunslet.

Ann married Henry Stephenson on 7 Jan 1862 in St Mary, Hunslet. Henry (son of Joseph Stephenson) was born in 1840 in Hunslet. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Labourer