Mary Ann BARNSLEY

  General Notes:

Possible Birth - Mary Ann Barnsley Dec 1843 Ecclesall Bierlow vol 22 p100 (only one in 1842 or 1843). Incorrect as the father is given as George (different to name stated at Marriage)
There is no Mary Ann born in London between 1840 and 1845 - possible births in Birmingham. Also no London birth for sister Emma, but a possibility in Birmingham

Marriage Mar qtr 1877 Gloucester Vol 6a P 381 at St John the Baptist, Gloucester on January 9th 1877 (page 216, entry 431 in Parish Register)
Jacob Silk, Full, Widower, Grocer, This Parish. Father Isaac Silk, Gentleman
Mary Ann Barnsley, Full, Spinster, Grocer, Parish of Cheltenham. Father Thomas Barnsley, Gentleman
Witnesses were H D Willis and Emma Yeats
Confirmed the belief that Jacob's father was Isaac. Also provided name of Mary Ann's father.

Death registered Jun 1904 Cheltenham 6a p254 aged 61. Died at 4 Clarence Square. Informant was Edwin C Silk, step grandson, of 430 High Street, Cheltenham. This was Edwin Charles, son of Edwin Thomas

Burial at Cheltenham St Mary, 1904, page 33, entry 264
Mary Ann Silk, 4 Clarence Square, June 24, 61 yrs

Probate Calendar 1904
Silk Mary Ann of 4 Clarence Square Cheltenham widow died 21 June 1904 Probate Gloucester 20 July to Frances Jane Silk spinster and Frederick Barnesley Silk grocer Effects £526 19s 5d. Resworn £626 19s 5d.

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You are in luck, as when researching my Silk in Glos., I investigated other
Silk living there.

Mary Ann was the daughter of Jacob and his first wife Martha.

Last Will and Testament of me Jacob Silk of Cheltenham in the county of
Gloucester retired grocer.

Edwin Thomas Silk, son. all executors to be guardians of my infant children
during their respective minorities.
Wife, Mary Ann Silk, all jewellery etc., and also a legacy of £100 to be
paid as soon as possible after my decease. I divide the dwelling house and
premises which I have recently purchased No. 4 Clarence Square, Cheltenham,
to my executors upon trust to permit my said wife to occupy or to receive
the rents and profits of said house during her life as long as shall be my
widow. At her death or second marriage, or during her widowhood, with her
consent, I declare same premises to be sold. He sometime ago, gave over to
his said son his business.
Daughters: Elizabeth Hannah Lee; Mary Ann Hawley.
Signed by Jacob Silk.
Cheltenham solicitors were witnesses to the Will, which was made 20th March
1896.

Jacob Silk retired grocer died 18 Sept. 1896. Probate Gloucester to Edwin
Thomas Silk, grocer, James Page, retired butcher, and Henry Wilkins, retired
chemist.
Effects: £7913. 12s.4d. (From Will Index, which when I looked at it, was at
Somerset House, London).

Mary Ann Silk, 4 Clarence Square, Cheltenham. Will of.
Frances Jane Silk, executrix. and Frederick Barnsley Silk, executor.
Four children: Frances Jane Silk, Amy Maude Silk, Frederick Barnsley Silk,
Kate Marion Silk,.
I give to these four children all that belongs to me, equally, except for
the piano which I give to Kate Marion. I bequeath to my sister Amy Bish ten
pounds.
Will made 3rd March 1904 and signed.
Witnesses: Alice Amelia Joynes Silk, 2, Wellington Square, Cheltenham.
James Page, Windsor House, Cheltenham.

Mary Ann Silk of 4, Clarence Square, Cheltenham, Widow, who died 21 June
1904. Probate Gloucester (20 July 1904) to Frances Jane Silk, Frederick Barnesley Silk,
grocer.
Effects: £526. 19s. 5d. Resworn: £626. 19s. 5d.

Edwin Thomas Silk was the son of Jacob and Martha.
He made a Will 21st July 1897.
His children were, Edwin Charles Silk, Lewis Gardner Silk, Harry Vincent
Silk,
Alfred Ernest Silk ( Alfred works for Mr. Gardner).
His shops were at 146, 430 and 431 High Street, Cheltenham.
He also had two marriages.

Edwin Thomas Silk of High Street, Cheltenham, died 23 April 1898.
Probate Gloucester to Alice Amelia Joynes Silk, Widow, Edwin Charles Silk,
grocer, and Alfred Ernest Silk, brewer and corn dealer.
Effects: £13892.19s.8d. Resworn Feb. 1899: £14042.19s. 8d.

I will send details from the 1851 census for Jacob and Martha and their
children in my next e-mail.

Although these Silk have nothing to do my Silk who were farm labourers, I am
pleased to pass on these details to you. It makes me feel I didn't waste
my time all those years ago when I gathered the info.

Best Wishes
Delia

1871 census
RG12/3048 F21 P2
23 Hemwick Road, St Clements, Worcester
Thomas Barnsley, Head, Mar, 67, Retired Glover, Worcester
Jane do, Wife, Mar, 66, , Gloucester
Elizabeth do, Daur, Unm, 36, , London
Mary Ann do, Daur, Un, 30, , London
Emma Bish, Daur, Mar, 24, , London
Mary A Digger, Servt, Unm, 15, Gen Serv, Shipton York

1881 census (nb error as Jacob was 60 and not 40)
"baby not named" is Frederick Barnsley
Dwelling:146 High St
Census Place:Cheltenham, Gloucester, England
Source:FHL Film 1341620 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2573 Folio 81 Page 11
MarrAgeSexBirthplace
Jacob SILKM40 MCamp Miserden, Gloucester, England
Rel:Head
Occ:Master Grocer & Provision Merchant
Mary A. SILKM38 FLondon Shoreditch, London, Middlesex, England
Rel:Wife
Francis J. SILK 2 FCheltenham, Gloucester, England
Rel:Daur
Ammy M. SILK 1 FCheltenham, Gloucester, England
Rel:Daur
Baby Not Named SILK 1 mMCheltenham, Gloucester, England
Rel:Son
George SYMONDSU23 MPauntley, Gloucester, England
Rel:Assistant
Occ:Grocers Assistant
Herbert W. SPRINGU18 MPainswick, Gloucester, England
Rel:Assistant
Occ:Grocers Assistant
Earnest E. SPRINGFIELDU17 MCheltenham, Gloucester, England
Rel:Assistant
Occ:Grocers Apprentice
Elizabeth E. AYLANDU28 FArlingham, Gloucester, England
Rel:Serv
Occ:General Servant Domestic
Elizabeth LYESU23 FBroadway, Gloucester, England
Rel:Serv
Occ:(D) Nurse Girl

1891 census (Indexed as Sick on Ancestry)
RG12/2046 F33 P8
146 High Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Jacob Silk, Head, M, 70, Grocery & Provision Mercht, Gloucester Miserdean
Mary A Silk, Wife, M, 49, , London
Frederick B Silk, Son, S, 10, Scholar, Gloucester Cheltenham
Francis (sic) J SIlk, Daur, S, 12, Scholar, Gloucester Cheltenham
Amy M Silk, Daur, S, 11, Scholar, Gloucester Cheltenham
Kate Silk, Daur, S, 6, Scholar, Gloucester Cheltenham
William H Carey, Assist, S, 31, Grocers Assistant, Kent Tenterdon
Sarah A Constance, Serv, S, 19, Domestic Servant, Gloster Newlands

1901 census
RG13/2461 F133 P8
4 Clarence Square, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Mary Ann Silk, Head, Wid, 57, LIving on Means, London
Frances J do, Daur, S, 22, , Glos Cheltenham
Amy M do, Daur, S, 21, Drapers Assistant, Glos Cheltenham
Kate M do, Daur, S, 16, , Glos Cheltenham
Alice Attwood, Serv, S, 16, General Servant Domestic, Glos Upper Cubberley

  Noted events in her life were:

• Will, 3 Mar 1904.

• Probate: Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.

Mary married Jacob SILK, son of Isaac SILK and Sarah BARRATT, on 9 Jan 1877 in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. (Jacob SILK was born circa 1821 in Miserden, Gloucestershire, England, baptised on 7 Apr 1821 in Miserden, Gloucestershire, England, died on 18 Sep 1896 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England and was buried on 23 Sep 1896 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.)