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Richard Forshaw

Male 1826 - 1907  (81 years)


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  • Name Richard Forshaw 
    Born 1826  Holmeswood, Rufford Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Baptism 15 Mar 1826  Ormskirk, Lancashire Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Occupation Boatman & farm labourer Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 1907  Union Workhouse, Ormskirk Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 22 Nov 1907  St John the Baptist, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Person ID I06562  Canal Family 1
    Last Modified 28 Nov 2025 

    Father Thomas Forshaw,   b. 1791, Rufford Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1861, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Mother Mary Dutton,   b. 1791, Mawdesley Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1863, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Married 20 Jun 1814  St Michael and All Angels, Croston Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Family ID F02118  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Catherine Fishwick,   b. 1828, Lathom Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1904, Back Lane, Lathom Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Married 18 Sep 1852  St Peter and St Paul, Ormskirk Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Children 
     1. Thomas Forshaw,   b. 1854, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Jan 1937, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)
     2. Mary Forshaw,   b. 1856, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location
     3. Margaret Forshaw,   b. 15 Mar 1860, Burscough, aboard canal boat Find all individuals with events at this location
     4. Catherine Forshaw,   b. 1862, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location
     5. Elizabeth Forshaw,   b. 1863, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location
     6. Ruth Forshaw,   b. Abt May 1867, Burscough Find all individuals with events at this location
    Last Modified 28 Nov 2025 
    Family ID F00579  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S010080] Burial register for St John the Baptist, Burscough Bridge.

    2. [S010072] Lancashire Online Parish Clerks.

    3. [S010069] MC.



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