BOAT FAMILIES

of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and connected waterways

James Forshaw

Male 1891 - 1969  (77 years)


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  • Name James Forshaw 
    Born 8 Nov 1891  Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Baptism 29 Nov 1891  St John the Baptist, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Occupation Boatman Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 16 Sep 1969  Crabtree Bridge, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Buried 19 Sep 1969  St John the Baptist, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Person ID I05852  Canal Family 1
    Last Modified 6 Oct 2025 

    Father Richard Forshaw,   b. 22 Jul 1868, Glover's Bridge, Lathom Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Mar 1933, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Mother Ann Spencer,   b. 2 Sep 1869, Appley Bridge/Upholland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Aug 1922, New Lane, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 52 years) 
    Married 6 Oct 1890  St John the Baptist, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Family ID F01248  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ellen Draper,   b. 5 Jul 1894, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Aug 1980, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Married 22 Apr 1916  St John the Baptist, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Children 
     1. Hannah Forshaw,   b. 12 Nov 1916, Crabtree Bridge, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 108 years)
     2. Ann Forshaw,   b. 11 Feb 1918, Crabtree Bridge, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 107 years)
     3. Mary Forshaw,   b. 24 Feb 1919, Canal Bank, Lathom Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 106 years)
     4. Richard Forshaw,   b. 24 Dec 1920, Crabtree Lane, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 104 years)
     5. Martha Forshaw,   b. 1 Jan 1923, Crabtree Lane, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 102 years)
     6. James Forshaw,   b. 5 Apr 1926, Crabtree Lane, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 99 years)
     7. Willian Draper Forshaw,   b. 5 Apr 1926, Crabtree Lane, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 99 years)
     8. Fred Forshaw,   b. 26 Jun 1930, Crabtree Bridge, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 95 years)
     9. Ellen Forshaw,   b. 2 Sep 1934, Crabtree Bridge, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years)
    Last Modified 6 Oct 2025 
    Family ID F01924  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S242709] 1939 Census.

    2. [S010056] Parish record.

    3. [S010062] Family records.

    4. [S010080] Burial register for St John the Baptist, Burscough Bridge.

    5. [S010069] MC.

    6. [S010059] IGI & parish record.




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