Biography

Evan Mawdsley was born in Skelmersdale on May 31, 1845c and baptized at Upholland St. Thomas Church on June 29. He was the fourth child of Henry Mawdsley and Ellen Barton (their first two sons having been born out of wedlock). Shortly after Evan was born the Mawdsley family moved to Wigan. The 1851 census records Evan, age 5, living with his parents and siblings at 30 Princess Street in Wigan.


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  • Christening: 1845-06-29, St. Thomas the Martyr Anglican Church, Upholland;
  • Residence: 1851-03-30, Princess Street, Wigan; Henry & Ellen family home.

    Per 1851 Census.

  • Residence: 1861-04-07, 43 Princess Street, Wigan; Henry & Ellen family home.

    Per 1861 Census.

  • Occupation: 1868-08-01 ; Iron Moulder.

    Per Marriage Certificate.

  • Residence: 1868-08-01, Wigan, Lancashire;

    Per Marriage Certificate.

  • Residence: 1871-04-02, Corporation Inn, 19 Poolstock, Poolstock, Wigan; Evan & Janet home.
  • Occupation: 1871-04-02, Corporation Inn, 19 Poolstock, Poolstock, Wigan; Innkeeper and Cowkeeper.

    Per 1871 Census.

  • Occupation: 1878-11-25, Vine Inn, 45 Caroline Street, Wigan; Innkeeper.

    Per Tryphena Mawdsley’s Birth Certificate.

  • Residence: 1878-11-25, Vine Inn, 45 Caroline Street, Wigan; Evan & Janet Mawdsley family home.

    Per Tryphena Mawdsley’s Birth Certificate.

  • Residence: 1881-04-03, Vine Inn, 45 Caroline Street, Wigan; Family home/business.

    Per 1881 Census.

  • Occupation: 1881-04-03, Vine Inn, 45 Caroline Street, Wigan; Publican.

    Per 1881 Census.

  • Residence: 1891-03-12, Fleece Hotel, 7 Market Street, Wigan; Evan & Ellen Mawdsley family home.

    Per Evan Mawdsley and Ellen Crook’s Marriage Certificate.

  • Occupation: 1891-03-12, Fleece Hotel, 7 Market Street, Wigan; Licensed Victualler.

    Per Evan Mawdsley and Ellen Crook’s Marriage Certificate.

  • Residence: 1891-04-05, Fleece Hotel, 7 Market Street, Wigan;

    Per 1891 Census.

  • Occupation: 1891-04-05, Fleece Hotel, 7 Market Street, Wigan; Licensed Victualler.

    Per 1891 Census.

  • Residence: 1901-03-31, Fleece Hotel, 7 Market Street, Wigan; Family home.

    Per 1901 Census, Evan Mawdsley was head.

  • Occupation: 1901-03-31, Fleece Hotel, 7 Market Street, Wigan; Licensed Victualler/Pub (own account).

    Per 1901 Census, Evan Mawdsley, Head.