Pickering Family Historical Data

 

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Potted History- Beginnings

This branch of the Pickering family is traced from the early eighteenth century, originating in Kingston-upon-Hull, Yorkshire England.

 Hull is situated in the East Riding of Yorkshire and is one of the principal sea ports of the UK.   Its situation is on the northern side of the Humber, about twenty miles from the mouth of the river, the town In the 13th Century was previously known as, Wyke-upon-Hull, the name change occurred in 1294.  

east towards Saltendwest towards the Humber Bridge

Photos taken from St Andrews Quay, Hull, looking east along the River Humber towards Saltend and looking west towards the Humber Bridge.   

John Pickering born at Bainton, Yorkshire, on 24th May 1786, the Bainton Parish records show that he was the son of a William Pickering.  He married Mary Hannah Godmond, born Hull, Yorkshire, 22nd May 1790 at Holy Trinity, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire, England on the 26th March 1815.   They had at least the following five children.   

It is understood that Mary Hannah died c.1837 and that John married again to an Elizabeth at Sculcoates Hull in 1840.
Source IGI  Batch #: C107481    

At the census of 1841 this family were residing at 96 Walker Street, Hull, Yorkshire, with them at this time is their grandson Henry Pickering.

source 1841 UK Census HO107/2363

First Child.   Son Christopher Pickering born Hull East Yorkshire 1816.  Christopher died 1816.

Second  Child.   Son.   George Pickering who was christened on the 26th April 1817 at, Holy Trinity, Kingston Upon Hull.    

George married Jane Anderson at Salem Chapel, Cogan Street-Independent , Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire, England on 28th February 1849  

PICKERING George ANDERSON Jane Hull Register Offices Hull HRO/3/29

At the census of 1851 George is found with wife Jane residing at a Liverpool lodgings carrying out the profession of Mariner.

  Pickering George 33 Visitor Mariner Hull, Yorkshire 26 Sparling Street, Liverpool, Lancashire  
  Pickering Jane 25 Wife Hull, Yorkshire 26 Sparling Street, Liverpool, Lancashire

Source UK Census 1851 HO107/2181/f151

At the census of 1861 Jane is residing at Hull with five of her children - George is found at sea

  Pickering Jane 32 Wife Seaman's Wife Hull, Yorkshire 17 Edwins Place, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire
  Pickering Eliza Jane 9 Daughter Scholar Hull, Yorkshire 17 Edwins Place, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire
  Pickering Philip 6 Son Scholar Hull, Yorkshire 17 Edwins Place, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire
  Pickering George Edward 4 Son Scholar Hull, Yorkshire 17 Edwins Place, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire
  Pickering Betsy 2 Daughter Scholar Hull, Yorkshire 17 Edwins Place, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire
  Pickering Emma 5 M Daughter Hull, Yorkshire 17 Edwins Place, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire

Source UK Census 1861 RG9/3595/f26

source RG10/4793

The census of 1871 found them residing at 3 Model Dwellings Cambridge Street, Hull, East Yorkshire.  George Pickering was not present.  However it is interesting to note at this stage that there is an Elizabeth Pickering present shown as mother. This I believe should have been shown as Step Mother.   She was born c. 1791 in Dunnington, Yorkshire and in the 1851/1861 census is shown as married to a John Pickering born 1786 in Bainton, Yorkshire.    George again is not present being away at sea.

  Pickering Jane 43 Wife Sailor's Wife Hull, Yorkshire 2 Model Dwelling, Hull
  Pickering Philip 16 Son Silker In Iron Yard Hull, Yorkshire 2 Model Dwelling, Hull
  Pickering George 14 Son Scholar Hull, Yorkshire 2 Model Dwelling, Hull
  Pickering Emma 10 Daughter Scholar Hull, Yorkshire 2 Model Dwelling, Hull
  Pickering Walter 6 Son Hull, Yorkshire 2 Model Dwelling, Hull
  Pickering Elizabeth 80 Mother Stone Mason Dunnington, Yorkshire 2 Model Dwelling, Hull

source UK Census 1871 RG10/4793

This couple had at least the following children: (Source IGI  #: M133612)

Son.   Philip Pickering christened at Holy Trinity, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire, England on 13th November 1854.   The son of George Pickering and Jane.  His occupation is given as a Steamship Stoker.  He married Mary Ann Marsden at Hull in 1874.

PICKERING Philip MARSDEN Mary Ann St James (Hull) Hull SJH/5/483

He and wife Mary Ann born Hull 1858 had five children between 1875 and 1888. See Profile   At the 1891 UK census this family were shown residing as follows:

  Pickering Philip 36 Head Steam Ship Stoker Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire 12 Edwins Place, Myton
  Pickering Mary A 33 Wife Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire 12 Edwins Place, Myton
  Pickering Walter 16 Son Steam Ship Steward Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire 12 Edwins Place, Myton
  Pickering Eliza 13 Daur At Home Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire 12 Edwins Place, Myton
  Pickering Betsy 11 Daur Scholar Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire 12 Edwins Place, Myton
  Pickering Philip 5 Son Scholar Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire 12 Edwins Place, Myton  
  Pickering Ada E 2 Daur Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire 12 Edwins Place, Myton

source 1891 UK Census RG12/3940/f116

Son.   Walter Pickering was born in the Myton district of Hull in the last qtr of 1864, birth reference MYT/59/34 and christened at Holy Trinity, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire, England on 15th January 1865. (Source IGI  #: C107482)  

At the census of 1891, Walter had married Ann and was residing at Waterloo Street, Hull, Yorkshire, with the following children.  Daughter Mary aged 2 and Son Harry aged 3 months. 

Source extract RG12_3940_52

  Pickering Walter 29 Head Engine Driver Hull, Yorkshire 1 Bletcher Terrace, West Sculcoates
  Pickering Ann 26 Wife Doncaster, Yorkshire 1 Bletcher Terrace, West Sculcoates
  Pickering Mary 2 Daughter Hull, Yorkshire 1 Bletcher Terrace, West Sculcoates
  Pickering Henry 3M Son Hull, Yorkshire 1 Bletcher Terrace, West Sculcoates

Source extract UK Census 1891 RG12_3940_52

 Salem Congregational Chapel, Cogan Street Hull, Yorkshire

Salem Congregational Chapel, Cogan Street Hull, Yorkshire, built in 1833.  Destroyed WW2. Photo from a drawing courtesy of Hull Local Studies Library.

Third Child.   Daughter.    Betsey Godmond Pickering christened on 12th October 1820, at Holy Trinity, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire, England married Philip Anderson (b.c.1817 at Hull) on the 2nd March 1843 at Salem Chapel, Cogan Street-Independent , Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire, England.  Phillip was declared a Fisherman.

PICKERING  Betsey ANDERSON Philip Hull Register Offices Hull HRO/1/92

 (Source Batch #: M133612)

At the census of 1851 this couple were residing at 103 Blackfrier Gate, Hull, Yorkshire - There were no known children.  It is understood that this couple emigrated to South Africa.

  Anderson Philip 34 Head Fisherman Hull, Yorkshire 44 Blackfriars Gate, Hull, Yorkshire   
  Anderson Betsy 29 Wife Hull, Yorkshire 44 Blackfriars Gate, Hull, Yorkshire

source UK Census 1851  HO107/2362/99

Fourth Child.   Son.    John Pickering christened 12th October 1822,at Holy Trinity, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire, England.   He married Elizabeth Anderson on the 29th May 1842, at Salem Chapel Cogan Street-Independent , Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire, England.  Elizabeth was some 10 years older than John and had been married previously.

PICKERING John ANDERSON Elizabeth Hull Register Offices Hull HRO/2/35

(Source Batch #: M133612)

At the census of 1851 John Pickering is residing with his extended family at 21 Mark street Hull, Yorkshire. 

  Pickering John 30 Head Paviour Hull,  21 Mark Square, Hull, Yorkshire
  Pickering Elizabeth 40 Wife Paviour's Wife Hull 21 Mark Square,  Hull, Yorkshire
  Armitage Ann 23 Daughter Servant Hull, 21 Mark Square,  Hull, Yorkshire
  Brown George 18 Son Paviour Hull, 21 Mark Square, Hull, Yorkshire
  Brown Eliza 15 Daughter Servant Hull, 21 Mark Square, Hull, Yorkshire
  Pickering Henry 9 Son At School Hull, 21 Mark Square, Hull, Yorkshire
  Pickering Mary 7 Daughter At School Hull, 21 Mark Square, Hull, Yorkshire
  Pickering Elizabeth 4 Daughter At School Hull, 21 Mark Square, Hull, Yorkshire
  Armitage Ann Eliza 1M Grand Daughter At Home Hull, 21 Mark Square, Hull, Yorkshire

Source UK Census 1851 HO107/2363/476

At the census of 1861 the family had moved to Stockton, Co Durham and they were found residing at 6 Allison Street, Stockton. His occupation given as a painter.

  Pickering John 41 Head Pavior Hull, Yorkshire 6 Allison Street, Stockton, Durham
  Pickering Elizabeth 52 Wife Wife Of Above Hull, Yorkshire 6 Allison Street, Stockton, Durham
  Armitage Elizabeth 8 Grand Daughter Scholar Hull, Yorkshire 6 Allison Street, Stockton, Durham
  Featherstone John 57 Lodger Labourer Hull, Yorkshire 6 Allison Street, Stockton, Durham

source UK Census 1861 RG9/3694/8

At the census of 1871 they were residing at 3 Wade Street Stockton.

  Pickering John 51 Head Street Paviour Hull, Yorkshire 3 Wade Street, Stockton
  Pickering Elizabeth 64 Wife Hull, Yorkshire 3 Wade Street, Stockton
  Armitage Elizabeth 18 Grand Daughter Brush Drawer Hull, Yorkshire 3 Wade Street, Stockton
  Coats Thomas 16 Boarder Engine Fitter Barton, Durham 3 Wade Street, Stockton

sourceUK Census 1871 RG10/4903

Elizabeth died in 1872 at the age of 64 at Stockton, Durham North Riding

source Volume 10a page 64

The Census of 1881 shows John Pickering now aged Age: 60 and a widower residing at 5 Cleveland Row, Stockton  County/Island: Durham. He is shown as a lodger living with 

source RG11/4895
Robert Pickering 56, wife Charlotte Pickering 60, Mary Pickering 22, Robert Pickering 18, Thomas Pickering 15, Charlotte Ingram 24, Annie Ingram 4, and  Matthew Hayles 2 

John Pickering died aged 67 at Stockton County: Durham, in 1888.   

source Volume: 10a Page: 28

Fifth Child.   Daughter.   Mary Jane Pickering christened on the 12th October 1824 at  Holy Trinity, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire, England.    She married Robert Jones(b.c.1819) on the 16th February 1845, at Salem Chapel, Cogan Street-Independent, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire, England. 

PICKERING Mary Jane JONES Robert Hull Register Offices Hull HRO/1/144

(Source IGI Batch #: M133612)

At the census of 1851 Mary Jane Jones (Pickering) was residing with her Husband Robert and two daughters Mary and Frances at, New Village Hull, Yorkshire. 

  Jones Robert 32 Head Railway Porter Woolwich, Kent New Village, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire
  Jones Mary Jane 26 Wife Hull, Yorkshire New Village, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire
  Jones Mary Jane 5 Daur Hull, Yorkshire  New Village, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire
  Jones Frances Emma 2 Daur Hull,Yorkshire New Village, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire

source 1851 UK Census HO107/2363/953

At the census of 1861 Mary Jane Jones (Pickering) was residing with her Husband Robert and children at, Collinson Blg,  Staniforth Place, Hull, Yorkshire. 

  Jones Robert 42 Head Mariner Woolwich, Kent 3 Collinsons Buildings, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire
  Jones Mary Jane 36 Wife Hull, Yorkshire 3 Collinsons Buildings, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire
  Jones Robert 9 Son Scholar Hull, Yorkshire 3 Collinsons Buildings, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire
  Jones Joseph 6 Son Scholar Hull, Yorkshire 3 Collinsons Buildings, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire
  Jones Emily 4 Daur Scholar Hull, Yorkshire 3 Collinsons Buildings, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire
  Jones Fred William 1 Son Hull, Yorkshire 3 Collinsons Buildings, Kingston Upon Hull, Yorkshire

 

source UK Census 1861 RG9/3597/10

 Those present were  Mary Jane Jones 34, Robert Jones 42, Robt Thomas Jones 9, Joseph E Jones 6. Emily Jones 4, Fred Wm Jones 1

At the census of 1871 Mary Jane Jones (Pickering) was residing with her  family at Gardiner Street, Hull, Yorkshire. 

  Jones Mary J 46 Wife Hull, Yorkshire 12 Gardiner Street, Hull
  Jones Joseph 16 Son Domestic Servant Hull, Yorkshire 12 Gardiner Street, Hull
  Jones Emily 14 Daughter Scholar Hull, Yorkshire 12 Gardiner Street, Hull
  Jones Frederick 12 Son Scholar Hull, Yorkshire 12 Gardiner Street, Hull
  Jones George 8 Son Scholar Hull, Yorkshire 12 Gardiner Street, Hull
  Jones Alice 3 Daughter Scholar Hull, Yorkshire 12 Gardiner Street, Hull
  Treverick George 8 Grand Son Scholar Hull, Yorkshire 12 Gardiner Street, Hull

 

source UK Census 1871 RG10/4794

Those present were  Mary Jane Jones 46,  Joseph E Jones 16, Emily Jones 14, Fred W Jones 12, George H Jones 8, Alice Maud Jones 3, and grandson George Treverick 8.   Husband Robert was not present.

 

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