Descendants of William Orford

Signature of William Orford on his marriage licence allegation in 1825.

1. Ann ORFORD, b. 22 Jan 1820 at Everton, chr. 9 Jan 1821 at St. George, Everton, m. 1841 at St. Helen, Witton, m. reg. Q1 1841 at Northwich R.D., James KENYON (b. ca. 1813 at Kirkland or Catterall, Lancashire). In 1841, living in the village of Wavertree, Lancashire, with her husband James (a surgeon) and two servants. In the 1840s, according to Discovering Historic Wavertree by Mike Chitty (published by the Wavertree Society, 1999, see pp. 36 and 38), James bought the field behind his house at 19 High Street, Wavertree, and created Orford Street, which he named after the family of his wife Ann, "daughter of a wealthy merchant, William Orford of Everton". (Orford Street still exists.) At his children's baptisms in 1842, 1844, 1846, and 1849, James was a surgeon, of Wavertree. In 1851, living on the north side of the village of Wavertree with her husband James (a licentiate of the Apothecaries Company, member of the Royal College of Surgeons, and general practitioner), their children Ann, Margaret, William, Fanny, and James, a cook, a housemaid, and a nurse. At his children's baptisms in 1856 and 1859, James was a surgeon, of Wavertree. In 1861, living at Broad Green Road, Wavertree, with her husband James (a surgeon), their children William, James, Charles, John, and Amy, a cook, a nurse, and a housemaid. [ref. 2a,2b,2c,6g,6m,9a,41]
   1. Ann Jane KENYON, b. 5 Jan 1842 at Wavertree, b. reg. Q1 1842 at West Derby R.D., chr. 18 Feb 1842 at Holy Trinity, Wavertree, m. 1865 at All Saints, Childwall, Lancashire, Stanley MAPLES (b. ca. 1838 at Liverpool, d. reg. Q3 1900 at Toxteth Park R.D.). In 1851, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1861, visiting her sister Fanny at school in Norwood, Surrey. At her son's baptism in 1869, Stanley was a merchant, of Toxteth Park. In 1871, living at Victoria Park, Wavertree, with her husband Stanley (a wine merchant), their children Ellen and George, a cook, a nurse, and a housemaid. In 1881, living at 1 Marine Parade, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, with her husband Stanley (a wine merchant) and their daughter Ellen. In 1891, living at 42 Sydenham Avenue, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, with her husband Stanley (a wine commission merchant), their children Ellen, George, and Beatrice, her sister Amy, boarder Alice C. WYATT (b. ca. 1862 at Portmadoc, Caernarvonshire), a cook, and a housemaid. In 1901, living on her own means at 55 Ullet Road, Toxteth Park, with her children George and Beatrice, two boarders, a housemaid, and a cook. Posthumously at his son's marriage in 1903, Stanely was a wine merchant. In 1911, living at 46 Lidderdale Road, Wavertree, with her daughter Beatrice and a general servant. [ref. 2b,2c,2d,2e,2f,2g,2h,6m,6af,9a,41]
      1. Ellen Stanley MAPLES, b. ca. 1866 at Toxteth Park, b. reg. Q3 1866 at West Derby R.D., d. reg. Q3 1943 at Liverpool South R.D. In 1871, living with her parents. In 1881, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1891, living with her parents. In 1901, visiting the household of Cecil E. MAPLES (a solicitor, presumably a relative, b. ca. 1859 at Spalding, Lincolnshire) at Aughton Springs, Aughton, Lancashire. In 1911, housekeeper for Stephen WATSON (a retired stockbroker) at 65 Grosvenor Road, Claughton, Cheshire. [ref. 2d,2e,2f,2g,9a]
      2. George Lionel Stanley MAPLES, b. ca. 1869 at Toxteth Park, b. reg. Q1 1869 at West Derby R.D., chr. 4 Feb 1869 at Holy Trinity, Wavertree, m. 17 Jan 1903 at St. Paul, Herne Hill, London, m. reg. Q1 1903 at Camberwell R.D., Hilda WOOD (b. ca. 1868 at Waterloo, d. 16 Mar 1946, bur. 19 Mar 1946 at Holy Trinity, Wavertree; daughter of Anthony WOOD, a gentleman), d. 2 Feb 1920, d. reg. Q1 1920 at Ormskirk R.D., bur. 5 Feb 1920 at Holy Trinity, Wavertree. In 1871, living with his parents. In 1881, a scholar, living with his paternal grandparents at Prince Alfred Road, Wavertree. In 1891, a cotton salesman, living with his parents. In 1901, a wine merchant, living with his mother. In Nov 1902, at the banns for his marriage, of the parish of St. Bede, Toxteth, Liverpool; Hilda was of the parish of St. Paul, Herne Hill. At his marriage in 1903, a cotton salesman, of 4 Brompton Avenue, Liverpool; Hilda was of 113 Norwood Road. In 1911, a cotton salesman, living at Spring Bank, near Ormskirk, with his wife Hilda, their daughter Joyce, a cook, and a housemaid. At his death in 1920, a cotton salesman, of Spring Bank, Long Lane, Aughton. Probate 22 Mar 1920 to his widow Hilda; effects £1833 14s. 9d. At her death in 1946, Hilda was of 105 Garmoyle Road. Probate of her will 24 Aug 1946 to her daughter Joyce; effects £2113 6s. 8d. [ref. 2d,2e,2f,2g,2h,4m,6m,6ae,6af,9a]
         1. (probably) Hilda Nancy MAPLES, b. reg. Q4 1903 at Toxteth Park R.D., d. aged 4 days, d. reg. Q4 1903 at Toxteth Park R.D., bur. 30 Oct 1903 at Holy Trinity, Wavertree. At her death in 1903, of 6 Rutland Avenue. [ref. 6m,9a]
         2. (adopted) Joyce MAPLES, b. 16 Sep 1908, d. reg. Dec 1986 at Wrexham Maelor R.D. In 1911, living with her parents. In 1946, executor for her mother. [ref. 2h,4m,9a]
      3. Beatrice Stanley MAPLES, b. ca. 1873 at Wavertree, b. reg. Q2 1873 at West Derby R.D., d. reg. Q4 1954 at Stockport R.D. In 1881, a scholar, living with her paternal grandparents at Prince Alfred Road, Wavertree. In 1891, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1901, living with her mother. In 1911, a typist in a solicitor's office, living with her mother. [ref. 2e,2f,2g,2h,9a]
   2. Margaret Elizabeth KENYON, b. 19 Jun 1843 at Wavertree, b. reg. Q3 1843 at West Derby R.D., chr. 29 Feb 1844 at Holy Trinity, Wavertree, d. reg. Q3 1889 at St. Asaph R.D., bur. 14 Sep 1889 at Holy Trinity, Wavertree. In 1851, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1861, visiting her mother's half-sister Eleanor. In 1871, living with her brother James. In 1881, living on dividends, etc., in the DENNETT household at 31 Mount Pleasant, Waterloo, Lancashire, together with her sister Amy. At her death in 1889, of Wavertree. [ref. 2b,2c,2d,2e,6m,9a]
   3. William Orford KENYON, b. ca. 1844 at Wavertree, b. reg. Q3 1844 at West Derby R.D., chr. 16 Jul 1846 at Holy Trinity, Wavertree, d. reg. Q4 1871 at West Derby R.D., bur. 30 Dec 1871 at Holy Trinity, Wavertree. In 1851, a scholar, living with his parents. In 1861, a broker's clerk, living with his parents. (Where in Apr 1871?) At his death in Dec 1871, of Wavertree. [ref. 2b,2c,6m,9a]
   4. Fanny Eleanor KENYON, b. reg. Q4 1845 at West Derby R.D., chr. 16 Jul 1846 at Holy Trinity, Wavertree, d. reg. Q1 1864 at West Derby R.D., bur. 26 Jan 1864 at Holy Trinity, Wavertree. In 1851, a scholar at home, living with her parents. In 1861, a boarding pupil at Duffield House School, Norwood, Surrey. At her death in 1864, of Wavertree. [ref. 2b,2c,6m,9a]
   5. James Hankinson KENYON, b. 19 Aug 1849 at Wavertree, b. reg. Q3 1849 at West Derby R.D., chr. 27 Sep 1849 at Holy Trinity, Wavertree, chr. (again) 15 Apr 1856 at St. Peter's, Liverpool, m. 1878 at St. John the Baptist, Tuebrook, Lancashire, m. reg. Q2 1878 at West Derby R.D., Mary Louisa GELLER (b. ca. 1850 at Everton or Walton, Liverpool, d. 17 Jun 1929, bur. 20 Jun 1929 at Holy Trinity, Wavertree), d. reg. Q2 1885 at West Derby R.D., bur. 3 Jun 1885 at Holy Trinity, Wavertree. In 1851, living with his parents. In 1861, a scholar, living with his parents. In 1871, a cotton broker's salesman, living at Sandown Lane, Wavertree, with his siblings Margaret, Charles, John, and Amy, a housemaid, and a cook. In 1881, a cotton broker, living at 35 Anfield Road, Walton on the Hill, Lancashire, with his wife Mary, their children Muriel and Gerard, and three domestic servants. At his death in 1885, of Breckside Park, West Derby. In 1891, Mary was living on her own means at Grove House, Victoria Park, Wavertree, with her children Muriel, Gerard, and Herbert and three domestic servants. In 1901, she was living on her own means at Heatherlea, Victoria Park, Wavertree, with her sons Gerard and James, a cook, and a housemaid. At her death in 1929, she was of 2 Brompton Avenue, Toxteth Park. Probate of her will 22 Jul 1929 her sons Gerard and James and to Charles William WRIGHT, solicitor. [ref. 2b,2c,2d,2e,2f,2g,4m,6k,6m,9a,41]
      1. Muriel Louisa KENYON, b. ca. 1879 at Walton, b. reg. Q2 1879 at West Derby R.D. In 1881, living with her parents. In 1891, a scholar, living with her mother. [ref. 2e,2f,9a]
      2. Gerard Orford KENYON, b. ca. Jul 1880 at Walton or Anfield, b. reg. Q3 1880 at West Derby R.D., m. reg. Q4 1908 at Kensington R.D., Rachel Zoe WALKER (b. ca. 1878 at Liverpool), d. reg. Q2 1938 at Surrey South Western R.D. In 1881, living with his parents. In 1891, a scholar, living with his mother. In 1901, a cotton salesman, living with his mother. In 1911, a cotton salesman, living at 17 De Villiers Avenue, Great Crosby, near Liverpool, with his wife Rachel, their son Gerard, a nurse, and a general servant. In 1929, a cotton broker, executor for his mother. [ref. 2e,2f,2g,2h,4m,9a]
         1. Gerard Stewart KENYON, b. ca. Jun 1910 at Aldershot, Hampshire, b. reg. Q3 1910 at Farnham R.D., m1. reg. Q2 1935 at Paddington R.D., Sylvia BERTINI or BOTTINI, m2. reg. Q4 1929 at Wycombe R.D., Isabel E. LURIA, d. reg. Q2 1963 at Croydon R.D. In 1911, living with his parents. [ref. 2h,9a]
      3. James Herbert KENYON, b. ca. 1882 at Walton or Anfield. In 1891, a scholar, living with his mother. In 1901, an apprentice in the cotton business, living with his mother. In 1929, a stockbroker, executor for his mother. [ref. 2f,2g,4m]
   6. Charles Manifold KENYON, b. 18 Apr 1851 at Wavertree, chr. 15 Apr 1856 at St. Peter's, Liverpool, m. 1879 at Collingwood, Victoria, Australia, Cecilia SMILEY. In 1861, a scholar, living with his parents. In 1871, an apprentice, living with his brother James. Emigrated to Victoria on the ship Cambrian Monarch, arriving Jan 1877. [ref. 2c,2d,6k,30b,46]
      1. Amy KENYON, b. 1880 at Collingwood. [ref. 30b]
      2. Beatrice KENYON, b. 1881 at Collingwood, m. 1904 at Warnambool, Victoria, Frederick Charles JAMES. [ref. 30b,47]
         1. An older child. [ref. 47]
         2. Leslie Manifold JAMES, b. 1907, d. 1967. Grandfather of researcher Scott James. [ref. 47]
         3. A younger child, d. at birth. [ref. 47]
      3. Charles Stanley KENYON, b. 1883 at Collingwood. [ref. 30b]
      4. William KENYON, b. 1884 at Collingwood. [ref. 30b]
      5. Harry KENYON, b. 1886 at Collingwood. [ref. 30b]
   7. John Vasey KENYON, b. 23 Aug 1854 at Wavertree, b. reg. Q3 1854 at West Derby R.D., chr. 23 Nov 1856 at Holy Trinity, Wavertree, m. Alice Jane LEWIS. In 1861, a scholar, living with his parents. In 1871, a scholar, living with his brother James. In 1905, listed on the electoral roll as a clerk, of Musgrave Parade, Ashgrove, Brisbane division, Queensland, Australia; his wife Alice was listed at the same address with occupation "domestic duties". [ref. 2c,2d,6m,9a,30c,48]
      1. James Stanley KENYON, b. 1895 in Queensland. [ref. 30c]
      2. Ernest Cecil KENYON, b. 1899 in Queensland. [ref. 30c]
      3. Morris Manyfold KENYON, b. 1902 in Queensland. [ref. 30c]
      4. Ruby Amelia KENYON, b. 1904 in Queensland. [ref. 30c]
      5. Reginald Arthur KENYON, b. 1905 in Queensland. [ref. 30c]
      6. Violet Mavis KENYON, b. 1908 in Queensland. [ref. 30c]
      7. Lily KENYON, b. 1910 in Queensland. [ref. 30c]
      8. Leonard Musgrave KENYON, b. 1912 in Queensland. [ref. 30c]
   8. Amy Badnall KENYON, b. ca. 1859 at Wavertree, b. reg. Q3 1859 at West Derby R.D., chr. 4 Dec 1859 at Holy Trinity, Wavertree, m. 1897 at St. Agnes, Toxteth Park, m. reg. Q3 1897 at Toxteth Park R.D., Charles MILLER (b. ca. 1855 at Manchester, Lancashire). In 1861, living with her parents. In 1871, a scholar, living with her brother James. In 1881, living in the DENNETT household at 31 Mount Pleasant, Waterloo, Lancashire, together with her sister Margaret. In 1891, a governess, living in the household of her sister Ann. In 1901, living at 29 Bamford Road, Didsbury, Lancashire, with her husband Charles (an accountant's clerk) and a general servant. [ref. 2c,2d,2e,2f,2g,6m,9a,41]
2. Elizabeth ORFORD, b. 12 Dec 1821 at Liverpool or Crawford, Lancashire, chr. 11 Feb 1822 at St. George, Everton, d. unm. 1 Dec 1864 at Wavertree, d. reg. Q4 1864 at West Derby R.D. In 1851, an annuitant, visiting her stepmother. In 1861, visiting her half-sister Eleanor. Will for £6000 mentions "William, Attorney at Law, brother by the half blood". [ref. 2b,2c,6g,9a,12]
3. Robert Hadfield ORFORD, b. ca. Mar 1827, bur. 19 May 1827 at St. George, Everton. At his death in 1827, of 7 Beau Street, Liverpool. [ref. 6g]
4. Eleanor ORFORD, b. 24 Jul 1828 at Liverpool, chr. 15 Aug 1828 at Christ Church, Hunter Street, Liverpool, m. 15 Mar 1849 at Darley, Derbyshire, m. reg. Q1 1849 at Bakewell R.D., Francis SCHOLES (b. ca. 1819 at Prestwich, Lancashire, d. reg. Q2 1897 at King's Norton R.D.; son of George SCHOLES), d. reg. Q1 1900 at Aston R.D. In 1851, an annuitant, visiting her mother (whose second husband was rector of Darley) with her husband Francis (an annuitant). In 1861, living at Edge Lane, West Derby, Lancashire, with her husband Francis (occupation "interest of money"), their daughters Elizabeth and Eleanor, her visiting half-sister Elizabeth, visitor Margaret KENYON (daughter of her half-sister Ann), a housemaid, and a cook. In 1871, living at St. Asaph Street, Rhyl, Flintshire, with her husband Francis (occupation "income from interest of money"), their daughters Elizabeth and Eleanor, and a nursemaid. In 1881, living at Syndote(?) House, Russell Row, Rhyl, with her husband Francis (occupation "interest from stocks"), their daughters Elizabeth and Eleanor, a cook, and a housemaid. (Where in 1891?) [ref. 2b,2c,2d,2e,6a,6l,9a]
   1. Elizabeth Ann SCHOLES, b. ca. 1852 at Darley Dale, Derbyshire, chr. 9 Jan 1852 at Darley. In 1861, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1871 and 1881, living with her parents. [ref. 2c,2d,2e,6l]
   2. Eleanor Cooper SCHOLES, b. ca. 1853 at Darley Dale, b. reg. Q1 1853 at Bakewell R.D., chr. 4 Mar 1853 at Darley. In 1861, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1871 and 1881, living with her parents. [ref. 2c,2d,2e,6l,9a]
5. William ORFORD, b. 19 Jun 1830 at Liverpool, chr. 22 Jul 1830 at Christ Church, Hunter Street, Liverpool, m. 14 Jul 1858 at Walton on the Hill, Lancashire, m. reg. Q3 1858 at West Derby R.D., Eliza BRAGA, d. 3 Jan 1897 at 5 Wilton Polygon, Crumpsall, Lancashire, d. reg. Q1 1897 at Prestwich R.D., bur. at Endon, Staffordshire. Educated at Shrewsbury School (entered 1844-5, left 1848) and Cambridge University (Christ's College, matriculated Michaelmas 1848, B.A. 1852, M.A. 1870). In 1851, an undergraduate student at Christ's College, St. Andrew Street, Cambridge. Admitted solicitor in 1857 and practiced in Manchester, Lancashire. (The family law firm survived him: by 1938 it had become Messrs. Orford and Sons, 87 Fountain Square, Manchester.) In 1858, a solicitor, of Cheetham Hill, near Manchester. In 1861, an attorney, living at Endon with his wife Eliza, their children Mary and Robert, Eliza's visiting sister Lucy, a nurse, and an under-nurse. Clerk to the Dean and Chapter of Manchester Cathedral, 1866-1897. Endon Lodge, near the Plough Inn in Endon, was built for William by 1868. In 1871, a solicitor and land owner, living at 5 Wilton Polygon with his wife Eliza, their children Lewis, Charles, Eleanor, and Edwin, Eliza's mother, a nurse, an under-nurse, a cook, a gardener, and the gardener's wife and son. In 1874, paid for the construction of a stone wall around Endon churchyard and a lychgate. Orford Road in Endon (which still exists) was laid out in the 1870s and probably named after William. In 1881, a solicitor, living at 5 Wilton Polygon with his wife Eliza, their children Eleanor, Herbert, and Thomas, Eliza's niece Maude BRAGA, a cook, a housemaid, a nurse, a governess, a laundress, and the laundress's three children. In 1883, of 87 Fountain Street (presumably already the business address of his law firm). In 1887, of 5 Wilton Polygon. In 1891, a solicitor, living at 5 Wilton Polygon with his wife Eliza, their children Lewis, Eleanor, Edwin, and Herbert, a cook, a waitress, and a housemaid. Also of Bronffynnon (now Woodlands resort), Bryn-crug, nr. Towyn, Merioneth, and J.P. for Merioneth. Will to his widow for £20,230 8s. 7d. In 1901, Eliza was living with their daughter Mary. [ref. 2b,2c,2d,2e,2f,2g,6a,7,8,9a,12,18,20,32,38a,38h]
   1. Mary ORFORD, b. ca. 1859 at Crumpsall, Lancashire, b. reg. Q2 1859 at Manchester R.D., m. 17 Jun 1880 at Manchester Cathedral, m. reg. Q2 1880 at Manchester R.D., Richard Garnett JANION (b. 1853, d. reg. Q2 1899 at Berkhamsted R.D., second son of Joseph JANION of Manchester, solicitor), d. peacefully 8 Feb 1937 at Briarclough, Berkhamsted. In 1861, living with her parents. In 1871, a boarding scholar in a school at 2 Peter Street, Southport, Lancashire. Richard received an M.A. from New College, Oxford University, became a student at Lincoln's Inn on 19 Nov 1873, and was called to the bar on 13 Jun 1877. In 1881, living at 42 Argyll Road, Kensington, London, with her husband Richard (a barrister in practice), her visiting aunt Catherine BRAGA, a cook, and a parlormaid. In 1885, Richard was a member of the northern circuit; his addresses were 17 Warwick Gardens, London W. (probably his home) and 9 Old Square, London W.C. (probably his office). In 1901, living on her own means at Alderly, Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, with her children Ethel, Cecil, and Eric, her mother, visitor Hilda C. MATTHEWS (a "kindergarten student" i.e. presumably a kindergarten teacher in training, b. ca. 1879 at Upper Norwood, Surrey), a housemaid, a cook, and a parlormaid. (Note that all three of the servants in 1901 were born at Endon.) In 1909, of Berkhamsted. In 1915, of Lane End, Berkhamsted. [ref. 2c,2d,2e,2g,6ab,9a,27,38bd,38be,38bf]
      1. Ethel Mary JANION, b. ca. 1881 at Kensington, b. reg. Q2 1881 at Kensington R.D., m. 3 Aug 1905 at Christ Church, Chelsea, m. reg. Q3 1905 at Chelsea R.D., Ernest Herman Stewart WALDE (b. ca. 1874, d. 21 Sep 1958 at Bangor Hospital, North Wales, while on holiday). In 1901, a "kindergarten student" (i.e. presumably a kindergarten teacher in training), living with her mother. Ernest was Headmaster of Chigwell School, 1912-1939. In 1940, of Essex. In 1942, 1947, 1949, 1955, and 1958, of Norton Manor, Blackmore, Essex. A memorial service was held for Ernest at Chigwell School chapel on 27 Sep 1958. [ref. 2g,9a,38bg,38bh,38bi,38bj,38bk,38bl,38bm]
         1. Richard Stewart WALDE, b. 11 Oct 1907, b. reg. Q4 1907 at Berkhamsted R.D., m. ca. 1939 Dorrit WILKINS (only child of R.R. WILKINS of Cecils, Chigwell), d. reg. Nov 2002 at Dwyfor R.D. In 1945, a junior partner in Victor Blagden and Co. (a chemicals company), appointed member of the civil division of the Order of the British Empire. [ref. 9a,9b,38bg,40h]
         2. Paul Stewart WALDE, b. reg. Q1 1911 at Berkhamsted R.D., m. ca. 1950 Faith Gillian (Jill) LE POER POWER (only daughter of C.A. LE POER POWER of Quinta do Deão, Funchal, Madeira). In 1940, a Cadet in the 162nd, 164th, 165th, 166th, or Sandhurst Officer Cadet Training Unit. Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Essex Regiment, 25 May 1940. [ref. 9a,38bl,40f]
         3. Mary Christian Stewart WALDE, b. 28 Jun 1914, b. reg. Q3 1914 at Epping R.D., m. 15 Jan 1942 at Holy Trinity, Brompton Road, Howard Vivian DAVIES (only son of Howard DAVIES of 12 Sydney Place, Kensington), d. reg. Jul 1984 at Bromley R.D. In 1942, Howard was an ordinary seaman. [ref. 9a,9b,38bj]
         4. Stephen Stewart WALDE, b. 19 Jul 1917, b. reg. Q3 1917 at Epping R.D., m. 8 Jun 1940 at Hereford, Alison Emlyn Arnold JONES (only daughter of Alison and Arnold JONES of Palgrave, Sporle, Norfolk, and previously Bangkok), d. reg. Jun 1998 at Westminster R.D. In 1939, a Cadet Serjeant in the Chigwell School Contingent, Junior Division, Officer Training Corps. Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 1st/6th and 2nd/6th battalions of the Essex Regiment (S.L.R.), 17 Jun 1939. In 1940, in the Royal Artillery. In 1945, a temporary major in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers at King's Lynn, appointed member of the military division of the Order of the British Empire "in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy". [ref. 9a,9b,38bi,40e,40i]
         5. David Stewart WALDE, b. 6 Apr 1919, m. ca. 1948 Jean Rosemary WEBB (younger daughter of Kenneth WEBB of Hopton Court, Alfrick, Worcestershire, and Rhosneigr, Anglesey), d. reg. May 1995 at Worcester R.D. In 1940, a cadet in the 121st Officer Cadet Training Unit. Commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery, 17 Aug 1940. By 1948, awarded the Military Cross. In 1969, of Beulah Lodge, Epping, Essex, and Rhosneigr. [ref. 9b,38bk,38bn,40g]
            1. Victoria Ann Stewart WALDE, m. ca. 1970 David North WRIGHT (elder son of G.N. WRIGHT of Longwood, Wergs Road, Tettenhall, near Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, and Rhosneigr). In 1969, of 15 Alkmanos Street, Ilissia, Athens. [ref. 38bn]
      2. Winifred Maud Garnett JANION, b. reg. Q2 1883 at Kensington R.D., m. 8 Jul 1915 at St. Peter, Berkhamsted, m. reg. Q3 1915 at Berkhamsted R.D., Harold Ian MERRIMAN (younger son of John Conyers MERRIMAN of Kensington Square). In 1901, a pupil in a small school at 46 Ladbroke Road, Kensington. (There were just four pupils, all girls aged 17 or 18, along with the German schoolmistress, a French governess, a housekeeper, and three housemaids. In 1915, Harold was a second lieutenant in the Inns of Court Officer Training Corps (see The Inns of Court OTC at Berkhamsted). According to the Inns of Court OTC discussion forum, Harold edited the cavalry squadron's magazine, 1914-1919. In 1942 and 1955, of Earl's Riding, Berkhamsted. [ref. 2g,9a,38be,38bo,44]
         1. Virginia MERRIMAN, b. 12 Feb 1919, b. reg. Q1 1919 at Berkhamsted R.D., m. 26 Jul 1941 at St. Peter, Berkhamsted, m. reg. Q3 1941 at Berkhamsted R.D., Graham Randall HORN, d. reg. Aug 2004 at Dacorum R.D. [ref. 9a,9b,44]
            1. Julia Caroline HORN, b. reg. Q3 1942 at Berkhamsted R.D.. [ref. 9a,44]
         2. Elizabeth Mary MERRIMAN, b. 19 May 1922, b. reg. Q2 1922 at Hendon R.D., m. 5 Dec 1942 at Sunnyside parish church, Berkhamsted, m. reg. Q4 1942 at Berkhamsted R.D., Harold Oliver BAKER (second son of R.R.G. BAKER of Ashleigh, New Haw, Weybridge), d. reg. Jul 2001 at Dacorum R.D. In 1942, a Leading Aircraftwoman in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF); Harold was a Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers, late of the Royal Berkshire Regiment. [ref. 9a,9b,38bo,44]
            1. Daphne Margaret BAKER, b. 29 Jan 1946, b. reg. Q1 1946 at Berkhamsted R.D. [ref. 9a,44]
      3. (probably) Harold Garnett JANION, b. reg. Q4 1885 at Kensington R.D. In 1901, a boarding scholar at school in Felstead, Essex. [ref. 2g,9a]
      4. Cecil Garnett JANION, b. ca. 1885 at Kensington, b. reg. Q4 1885 at Kensington R.D., d. 8 Aug 1909 in camp near Devizes, d. reg. Q3 1909 at Devizes R.D., funeral at Ashley Green, near Berkhamsted. In 1901, living with his mother. [ref. 2g,9a,38bd]
      5. Eric Edmondson JANION, b. ca. 1887 at Kensington, b. reg. Q2 1887 at Kensington R.D. In 1901, living with his mother. [ref. 2g,9a]
   2. Robert Hadfield ORFORD, b. ca. Jul 1860 at Crumpsall, b. reg. Q3 1860 at Manchester R.D., d. reg. Q3 1865 at Leek R.D.. In 1861, living with his parents. [ref. 2c,9a]
   3. William ORFORD, J.P., b. 20 Jan 1862 at 5 Wilton Polygon, b. reg. Q1 1862 at Manchester R.D., m. 12 Dec 1885 at St. Mary Abbott's, Kensington, m. reg. Q4 1885 at Kensington R.D., Katharine SAUNDERS, d. 8 Mar 1912 at Harlington, Derbyshire. Educated at Uppingham School (hockey first eleven, 1879) and Cambridge University (Jesus College, matriculated Michaelmas 1879, B.A. 1883). In 1871, a boarding scholar at Dane Bank School (11 boys aged 9 to 15, taught by the vicar of Easton, his curate, and a female teacher) in Congleton, Cheshire. In 1881, an undergraduate, yachting at East Donyland, Essex. Admitted solicitor in 1885 and practiced in Manchester in the family firm with his father William and brothers Lewis and Edwin. In 1891, a solicitor, living at 1 Heaton Terrace, Bury Old Road, Broughton, Lancashire, with his wife Katharine, children William and Katharine, a cook, a nurse, and a housemaid. In 1901, a solicitor, living at 5 Wilton Polygon, Crumpsall, Manchester, with his wife Katharine, children Katharine, Norah, Charles, and Lilian, a governess, a cook, a housemaid, a nurse, and a waitress. In 1910, 1911, and 1912, of Bronffynnon, Towyn, and Sheriff of Merionethshire. William's partnership with his brothers Lewis and Edwin, doing business as William Orford and Sons, solicitors, of 87 Fountain Street, Manchester, was dissolved by mutual consent as of 1 May 1910. Lewis and Alfred were to receive and pay any debts due to or owed by the firm, which continued in the same location as Messrs. Orford and Sons (1938, as noted above) and subsequently as the firm of Orford, Cunliffe, and Greg. In 1911, a retired solicitor, living at Old Vicarage, Hartington, Derbyshire, with his wife Katharine, their children Katharine, Charles, Lilian, David, and Eleanor, a cook, and a nursery maid. In 1924 (posthumously), of Orford House, High Lane, Cheshire. [ref. 1,2d,2e,2f,2g,2h,3,5,9a,11,14,20,35,38b,38p,40a,40b,40c,40d]
      1. William Hugh Bannerman ORFORD, b. 1886 at Prestbury, Cheshire, b. reg. Q3 1886 at Macclesfield R.D., d. 9 Feb 1893 at Bronffynnon of peritonitis following appendicitis, d. reg. Q1 1893 at Salford R.D. In 1891, living with his parents. [ref. 1,2f,3,9a]
      2. Katharine Dorothy May ORFORD, b. ca. May 1890 at Broughton, b. reg. Q2 1890 at Salford R.D., d. unm. perh. at Hastings, Sussex, d. reg. Q2 1966 at Dartford R.D. In 1891, 1901, and 1911, living with her parents. At her daughter Brenda's birth in 1917, a farmer's assistant, of 50 Ackers Street, Manchester, staying at 30 Sutherland Terrace, Pimlico, London, a maternity home for upper and middle class unmarried mothers operated by the Fellowship of St. Michael's and All Angels. At her son Daniel's birth in 1921, an actress, of 50 Ackers Street, Chorlton on Medlock. From 20 Mar 1922 to 1 Dec 1922, worked as a nurse at Whittingham Asylum in Preston, Lancashire. In 1926, sailed from London to Capetown, South Africa. (Her father's youngest brother, Thomas, may have been living in South Africa in 1926.) In 1927, returned from Capetown on the Armadale Castle, arriving at Southampton on 27 Jun, accompanied by her infant daughter Margaret. The ship's passenger list described her as a hospital nurse and listed her intended address in the United Kingdom as 7 Royal Crescent, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. (Her youngest sister Eleanor subsequently lived at Cheltenham.) At Margaret's death in 1934, a relief nurse, of 1 West Deno, Barnards Green Road, Great Malvern, Worcestershire, staying at the Sister Mabel Club, Drury Lane, London, a women's shelter operated by the Methodist West London Mission. The subject of a poem, "The Black Sheep", by a daughter of her sister Norah. [ref. 1,2f,2g,2h,9a,12,15,21,49,50,51,52]
         1. Brenda Hamilton ORFORD, b. 9 Feb 1917 at 30 Sutherland Terrace, Pimlico. Said by her aunt Eleanor to have been adopted by a family in Bournemouth. [ref. 1,7,21]
         2. Daniel ORFORD, subsequently David Orford ELLERKER, b. 8 Apr 1921 at Withington Hospital, 20 Nell Lane, Withington, Lancashire, m. reg. Q1 1950 at Wakefield R.D., Mavis ROBERTSHAW (b. 17 Apr 1928, d. reg. Jan 1991 at Wakefield R.D.), d. reg. Feb 1997 at Wakefield R.D. Adopted as a baby by Walter ELLERKER, whose daughter Lillie May ELLERKER was a friend of Daniel's/David's birth mother and worked with her at Whittingham Asylum. [ref. 9a,9b,51,52]
            1. Janine ELLERKER, b. reg. Q4 1955 at Lower Agbrigg R.D., m. reg. Q2 1983 at Wakefield R.D., David C. REYNOLDS. [ref. 9a]
               1. Luke David F. REYNOLDS, b. reg. Aug 1985 at Wakefield R.D. [ref. 9b]
               2. Kirsty Amy A. REYNOLDS, b. reg. Jun 1988 at Wakefield R.D. [ref. 9b]
         3. Margaret "Bunty" ORFORD or SCOTT, b. ca. 1926 probably in South Africa, d. 6 Feb 1934 at Grove Hospital, Tooting, London. In 1927, sailed from Capetown to Southampton with her mother. [ref. 1,15,50]
         4. Possibly another child. [ref. 7]
      3. Norah Christian ORFORD, b. 16 Apr 1895 at Cheetham, Lancashire, b. reg. Q2 1895 at Prestwich R.D., m. Jun 1917 at Disley, Cheshire, m. reg. Q2 1917 at Hayfield R.D., Harold Wilfred HAWORTH, d. reg. Jul 1987 Crawley R.D. In 1901, living with her parents. In 1911, a boarder in a small school at Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, run by Mary Birch CULL. Norah also went to school in Buxton, Cheshire. [ref. 1,2g,2h,9a,9b,9e,12]
      4. Charles Robert Hadfield ORFORD, b. reg. Q2 1897 at Prestwich R.D., d. 19 Jul 1917 at Koksijde (Coxyde), West-Vlaanderen, Belgium, bur. at Coxyde Military Cemetery. In 1901, living with his parents. In 1911, educated privately at home, living with his parents. Also educated at Birkenhead School. In 1917, a second lieutenant in the 1st/2nd battalion of the Lancashire Fusiliers, attached to the 16th battalion. The 16th was a "pals" battalion, also known as the 2nd Salford battalion. From 5 to 19 Jul 1917, it was in the trenches at St. Georges, Nieuport, taking part in raids on 11, 16, and 17 Jul. From 19 to 26 Jul, it was at Kuhn Camp, Coxyde Bains. Listed on the war memorial cross at High Lane (see transcript and photograph). [ref. 1,2g,2h,5,7,9a,14,22]
      5. Lilian Havelock "Hav" ORFORD, b. 23 Jun 1900 at Bronffynnon, b. reg. Q3 1900 at Machynlleth R.D. (Pennal subdistrict), d. 1993 or 1994, d. reg. Jan 1994 at Derby R.D. In 1901, living with her parents. In 1911, educated privately at home, living with her parents. Also went to the same school in Buxton as her sister Norah. According to her sister Eleanor, Havelock acted as housekeeper and companion to her Aunt Nellie, with the understanding that Nellie would take care of her financially in her will. But when World War I broke out, Havelock joined the WAF and became an officer's driver in France, and Nellie left her nothing. [ref. 1,2g,2h,7,9a,9b,9d,38n]
      6. David Ettrick Llewellyn "Delo" ORFORD, b. 26 Apr 1903 at Bronffynnon, b. reg. Q2 1903 at Machynlleth R.D., m. reg. 1927 in Victoria, Australia, Gladys Mabel HOLMES (d. reg. 1979 in Victoria, daughter of George HOLMES and Susan THURGOOD), d. 20 Jul 1986 at Camperdown, Victoria, bur. at Camperdown Cemetery. In 1911, living with his parents. Delo's sister Eleanor recalled in the 1990s that he received the family home in his father's will, but because he was young at the time, another branch of the family bought it "for £3 a week". (Perhaps she meant 5 Wilton Polygon, which appears to have passed to their uncle Lewis by 1924 or perhaps 1916.) Delo emigrated to Australia and became a sheep farmer. He returned to England late in life (perhaps after Gladys died?) but was surprised to find that it had changed (!) and was no longer to his liking. [ref. 2h,7,9a,11,12,28,38o]
      7. Eleanor Beatrice Eileen "Elle" "Janie" ORFORD, b. 6 Apr 1905, b. reg. Q2 1905 at Salford R.D., m. reg. Q3 1951 at Cheltenham R.D., Marcus ELPHICK, d. reg. Jan 2003 at Cheltenham R.D. In 1911, living with her parents. Went to the same school as her niece Elizabeth Mary HAWORTH. Late in life, recalled a cousin "Bobs". [ref. 1,2h,7,9a,9b,12,30a]
   4. Lewis Alfred "Louie" ORFORD, b. 12 Mar 1865 at Crumpsall, b. reg. Q2 1865 at Manchester R.D., m. 12 Jul 1894 at St. Patrick's, Bampton, Westmoreland, m. reg. Q3 1894 at West Ward R.D., Frances Elizabeth WILSON (b. ca. 1864 at Manchester, d. 15 Dec 1945 at 5 Wilton Polygon, funeral 19 Dec 1945 at St. Mary's, Crumpsall, followed by cremation at Manchester Crematorium; younger daughter of Christopher Mounsey WILSON of Walmgate Head, Bampton, and Broughton Park, Manchester), d. 18 Jan 1948 at 5 Wilton Polygon, funeral at Manchester Cathedral followed by cremation. In 1871, living with his parents. In 1881, a boarding pupil at Uppingham School, living at Red House, High Street, Uppingham, Rutland. Educated at Uppingham (hockey first XI, 1881-1883, and captain 1882; rugby first XV, 1882; left August 1883) and Cambridge University (Clare College, matriculated Michaelmas 1883, Johnson exhibition 1884, B.A. 1886, cricket blue 1886-1887, hockey first XI 1886-1887, M.A. 1903 or 1904). Admitted solicitor, 1890, and practiced in Manchester with his father William and brother William. In 1891, a solicitor, living with his parents. In 1901, a solicitor, living at Bent House, Prestwich, Lancashire, with his wife Frances, their children William, Frances, and Lewis, his wife's mother, a cook, a housemaid, and a nurse. In 1916, of Crumpsall. In 1924, of Wilton Polygon, Crumpsall. In 1926, of Crumpsall. In 1945, a solicitor. In 1945, Frances's will left £11,614 4s. 1d. to her husband, daughter, and son Lewis. In 1948, will to his sons Lewis and Christopher for £20,075 15s. 8d. [ref. 1,2d,2e,2f,2g,9a,12,20,35,38d,38g,38s,38ak,38am]
      1. William Kirkpatrick ORFORD, b. 14 May 1895 at Deyne Avenue, Prestwich, b. reg. Q2 1895 at Prestwich R.D., k. in action 1 Jul 1916. In 1901, living with his parents. In 1916, a second lieutenant on the general list and in the 17th battalion of the Manchester Regiment, attached to the T.M. battery of the Manchester Regiment. Memorial at Thiepval, Somme, France. [ref. 2g,9a,14,38e,38g]
      2. Frances Christian ORFORD, b. 5 Oct 1897 at Bent House, Prestwich, b. reg. Q4 1897 at Prestwich R.D., d. 1 Feb 1959 at Manchester Royal Infirmary, d. reg. Q1 1959 at Manchester R.D., cremated 5 Feb 1959 at Manchester Crematorium. In 1901, living with her parents. Christian's cousin Eleanor (Orford) Elphick recalled that Christian played the violin in the Hallé Orchestra. In 1935, a bridesmaid at the wedding of her brother Christopher. In 1945, of Seddon Road, Hale, Cheshire. In 1959, of Aldford, Seddon Road, Hale. [ref. 2g,7,9a,12,38f,38w,38ao]
      3. Lewis Hadfield ORFORD, b. 8 Oct 1899 at Prestwich, b. reg. Q4 1899 at Prestwich R.D, m. 23 Jun 1926 at St. Wilfred's, Mobberley, Cheshire, m. reg. Q2 1926 at Bucklow R.D., Elizabeth Joan WORTHINGTON (b. 7 Jul 1901, d. reg. 1984 at Trafford R.D, bur. at St. Wilfred's, Mobberley; only daughter of Dr. Percy S. WORTHINGTON of Grove House, Mobberley), d. 8 Feb 1972, d. reg. Q1 1972 at Bucklow R.D., funeral at St. Wilfred's, Mobberley, followed by cremation. In 1901, living with his parents. Educated at Uppingham School. A solicitor. In 1938, address 56 Brown Street, Manchester. In 1946 and 1952, of Lake House, Mobberley. Served as representative governor of John Rylands Library in Manchester, 1939-1971, Honorary Secretary (from 1949), and Trustee (from 1958). Gave the Orford Collection of solicitor's papers to the library, 1968. In 1972, of Lake House, Mobberley, and Butterwick Crag, Bampton. Served as Manchester Diocesan Registrar and Chapter Clerk. A memorial service was held at Manchester Cathedral on 25 Feb 1972. His will left an estate of £123,596 net before duty. [ref. 2g,9a,9e,12,13,17,35,38s,38al,38an,38av,38aw,38ax]
         1. Thomas Kirkpatrick "Pat" ORFORD, b. 2 Jul 1927 at Lake House, Mobberley, b. reg. Q3 1927 at Bucklow R.D., d. 1994, d. reg. Aug 1994 at Macclesfield R.D. Educated at Uppingham School. [ref. 9b,12,35,38t,38av]
         2. David Hadfield ORFORD, b. Oct 1929, b. reg. Q4 1929 at Bucklow R.D., m. reg. Q3 1952 at Derby R.D., PARSONS, d. 8 Sep 1952 as the result of an accident, d. reg. Q3 1952 at Carlisle R.D., bur. at St. Wilfred's, Mobberley. Educated at Uppingham School. [ref. 12,35,38an]
            1. David P. ORFORD, b. reg. Q1 1953 at Belper R.D. [ref. 12]
         3. Elizabeth C. ORFORD, b. reg. Q4 1929 at Bucklow R.D. (thus presumably twin with David). In 1935, helped carry the bride's train at the wedding of her father's brother Christopher. [ref. 12,38w]
         4. Helen Joan ORFORD, b. 21 Apr 1932 at Lake House, Mobberley, b. reg. Q2 1932 at Bucklow R.D., d. 25 Feb 1946, d. reg. Q1 1946 at Barton on Irwell R.D., bur. at St. Wilfred's, Mobberley. [ref. 12,38u,38al]
      4. Christopher Wilson ORFORD, b. 3 Jul 1902, b. reg. Q3 1902 at Prestwich R.D., m. 1 Jun 1935 at St. Paul's Cathedral, London, m. reg. Q2 1935 at London City R.D., Elizabeth Alice SHARPE (b. 10 Apr 1907, b. reg. Q2 1907 at Hampstead R.D., d. 2 Sep 1985, d. reg. 1985 at Penrith R.D.; youngest daughter of Ernest SHARPE, Archdeacon of London), d. Dec 1978, d. reg. Q4 1978 at Chiltern and Buckinghamshire R.D. Educated at Uppingham School. In 1932, best man at the wedding of Thomas Shirley Scott WORTHINGTON, brother-in-law of his brother Lewis. In 1937, of Oak Underwood, Seer Green, near Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. In 1948, a company director. In 1967, of Oak Underwood, Seer Green, and Dalton House, Bampton. In 1969, of Oak Underwood, Seer Green. In 1985, Elizabeth was of 40 Aylesbury Road, Beaconsfield, and left £193,947 in her will. [ref. 9a,9b,12,35,38v,38w,38x,38aq]
         1. Rosamond F. ORFORD, b. 5 Jul 1937 at 9 Amen Court, St. Paul's, London E.C., b. reg. Q3 1937 at London City R.D., m. 27 Jan 1968 at Aspen, Colorado, Lyman ALLEN (son of Torrey ALLEN of Providence, Rhode Island). [ref. 12,38x,38aq,38ar]
         2. Richard Christopher Lewis ORFORD, b. 13 Jan 1940 at Oak Underwood, Seer Green, b. reg. Q1 1940 at Amersham R.D., m. 5 Jul 1969 at the Priory Church of St, Bartholomew the Great, London, m. reg. Q3 1969 at London City R.D., Joan Emilia CAPPS (younger daughter of F.C.W. CAPPS of 16 Kent Terrace, London N.W. 1). Educated at Uppingham School. [ref. 12,35,38ah,38ar]
            1. William Richard ORFORD, b. 3 Jun 1970 at St. Joseph's Nursing Home, Beaconsfield, b. reg. Q2 1970 at Amersham R.D. [ref. 12,38au]
            2. Emily Clare ORFORD, b. 26 Aug 1972 at St. Joseph's Nursing Home, Beaconsfield, b. reg. Q3 1972 at Amersham R.D. [ref. 12,38ay]
      5. Thomas Christian ORFORD, b. 30 Nov 1905, b. reg. Q1 1906 at Prestwich R.D., d. 12 Jan 1996, d. reg. Jan 1996 at Chiltern and South Buckinghamshire R.D. Educated at Uppingham School. In 1935, best man for his brother Christopher. Founder and president of the National Association of Young Cricketers and president of the Buckinghamshire County Cricket Club. In 1996, of 6 Grenfell Road, Beaconsfield. In his will, left estate valued at £899,116 net, including bequests to the Marlow Sports Club, the Knotty Green Cricket Club, the Buckinghamshire County Cricket Club, the Beaconsfield Cricket Club, and the National Association of Young Cricketers, as well as Brampton parish church, the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Association, the RNLI, and the Scout Association. [ref. 9a,9b,12,35,38w,38ba]
      6. Andrew Christian ORFORD, b. reg. Q1 1906 at Prestwich R.D. (thus presumably twin with Thomas), d. reg. Q1 1907 at Prestwich R.D. [ref. 9a]
   5. Charles Edward ORFORD, b. ca. 1867 at Crumpsall, b. reg. Q3 1867 at Manchester R.D., d. reg. Q3 1877 at Prestwich R.D. In 1871, living with his parents. [ref. 2d,9a]
   6. Eleanor Christian "Nellie" ORFORD, b. ca. 1868 at Crumpsall, b. reg. Q4 1868 at Manchester R.D., m. 1891 at St. Mary's, Crumpsall, m. reg. Q4 1891 at Prestwich R.D., Alfred A. MANBRE (b. ca. 1857 in France, d. by 1938), d. 30 Dec 1943 at The Lawn, Bromborough, Cheshire, bur. at Bromborough. In 1871, living with her parents. In 1881, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1891, living with her parents; her future husband Alfred was a sugar manufacturer, living with his brother Alexandre, husband of Eleanor's aunt Catherine Mary BRAGA. In 1901, living at Raby Drive, Raby, Cheshire, with her husband Alfred (a sugar and cattle food manufacturer), their daughter Sybil, a cook, a waitress, and a housemaid. Eleanor's niece Eleanor (Orford) Elphick recalled that Alfred wore French berets. [ref. 1,2d,2e,2f,2g,7,9a,12,38aj,41]
      1. Sybil MANBRE, b. ca. 1892 at Towyn (perhaps at Bronffynnon?). In 1901, living with her parents. [ref. 2g]
   7. Edwin Arthur ORFORD, b. 19 Apr 1870, b. reg. Q2 1870 at Manchester R.D., m. reg. Q3 1899 at West Ward R.D., Ada Ann Camilla LOWRY (b. ca. 1872 at Romford, Essex, d. reg. Q1 1931 at Bucklow R.D.), d. 23 Sep 1928, d. reg. Q3 1928 at Bucklow R.D. In 1871, living with his parents. In 1881, a boarding pupil at Spondon House school, Church Street, Spondon, Derbyshire. Educated at Shrewsbury School (Riggs Hall under Rev. W.T. HALL, entered 1883, left 1887, good left-handed cricketer in second XI and played for first but just missed colors) and Owens College, now Manchester University (LL.B. 1st hons. and univ. prize, 1891). In 1891, an articled clerk to a solicitor, living with his parents. Admitted solicitor, first in final exam, prize, 1894. In 1901, a solicitor, living at Oakfield, Gresford, Denbighshire, with his wife Ada, a cook, a housemaid, and a gardener. In 1921, a solicitor. In 1926, of Edensor, Well Green, Hale. In 1928, of Edensor, Grove Lane, Hale. His niece Eleanor (Orford) Elphick recalled that he was a solicitor in Manchester, but lived at Towyn, perhaps after an early retirement; she also found him "rather odd". [ref. 2d,2e,2f,2g,7,9a,12,32,34,38l,38m]
      1. William Arthur Noble ORFORD (only son), b. ca. 1901, b. reg. Q3 1901 at Wrexham R.D., d. 24 Dec 1926 at Porto Novo, West Africa. [ref. 9a,38l]
   8. Herbert ORFORD, b. ca. 1872 at Cheetham Hill or Crumpsall, b. reg. Q3 1872 at Manchester R.D., m. 21 Jun 1899 at Castle Church, Stafford, Estella Irene Vernon FORD (b. ca. 1872 at Weston on Trent, Staffordshire, d. 1 Oct 1969 at home, funeral at Church in the Wood, Hollington, St. Leonard's on Sea; daughter of Charles FORD of Rowley Hall, Stafford), d. ca. 1907 at The Poplars, Childer Thornton, Cheshire, d. reg. Q4 1907 at Wirral R.D. In 1881, a scholar, living with his parents. Educated at Shrewsbury School (Riggs Hall under Rev. W.T. HALL, entered 1887, left 1890) and Owens College (1889-1891, attended lectures in chemistry, no record of a degree). In 1891, a chemistry student, living with his parents. In 1901, manager of an oil-cake works, living at The Mount, Childer Thornton, with his wife Estella and a housemaid. Subsequently of Bromborough. In 1923 (posth.), of Hooton, Cheshire, and Estella was of Bushey Heath, Hertfordshire. In 1969, Irene lived at 58 Sedlescombe Road South, St. Leonard's on Sea. In her will she left an estate worth £59,190 net before duty. [ref. 2e,2f,2g,9a,12,32,34,38i,38k,38ap,38as,38at]
      1. Herbert Alfred ORFORD, b. 20 Oct 1901 at The Poplars, Childer Thornton, b. reg. Q4 1901 at Wirral R.D., m. ca. 1923 Phyllis THURSTON (d. 28 Nov 1963 at Algeciras; only daughter of Sir George THURSTON of Greenford Hall, Middlesex), d. 30 Nov 1963 at Algeciras. B.A. by 1923. [ref. 9a,38j,38k,38ap]
      2. Another son. [ref. 38k]
   9. Thomas Christian ORFORD, b. Mar 1874 at Crumpsall, b. reg. Q2 1874 at Manchester R.D., m1. Cora Winifred LOCKHART (b. ca. 1887, d. 28 Apr 1917 at Westerton, Coppull, Lancashire, d. reg. Q2 1917 at Chorley R.D.), m2. 4 Dec 1919 at Kingston-by-Sea, Sussex, m2. reg. Q4 1919 at Steyning R.D., Muriel Alice MILNE (b. ca. 1884, d. 11 Oct 1955, d. reg. Q4 1955 at Brighton R.D.; eldest daughter of Thomas MILNE of Southwick, Sussex), d. 11 Nov 1938 at the Royal Infirmary, Bristol, after an operation. In 1881, a scholar, living with his parents. In 1891, a scholar at Uppingham School, High Street, Uppingham, Rutland. Educated at Uppingham School (left April 1891) and Owens College (1891-1892, attended lectures in chemistry, no record of a degree). Admitted to membership in the Royal College of Surgeons in 1900. Licenciate of the Royal College of Physicians by 1901. In 1901, a house surgeon at the Royal Infirmary, Manchester. Emigrated to South Africa after the death of a son from tuberculosis, but returned to England. In 1938, a physician, of Caerwood, Woodcroft, Chepstow, Gloucestershire. Will proved (or made?) at Manchester on 19 Oct 1938 named his sister Eleanor and nephew Lewis Hadfield as executors and left bequests to his son Dennis, sister Eleanor, and niece Frances Christian. In 1955, Muriel was of 8 Granville Road, Hove, Sussex; Christine Margaret MILNE, spinster, was executor of her will. [ref. 2e,2f,2g,9a,12,33,34,35,38q,38r,38ad,38ag]
      1. Dennis Christian ORFORD, b. ca. Mar 1911 at Endon, St. George district, Grenada colony, prenuptial contract 27 Jul 1935 at Pretoria, South Africa, m. 1935 at Pretoria, Muriel Maud EARLS (b. 28 Jul 1914 at Johannesburg, South Africa, m2. ca. 1956 Jan Janse VAN RENSBURG, d. 17 Oct 1984; daughter of Thomas EARLS and Rubina May "Ruby" COXON), d. 3 Feb 1943 of a heart attack at the home of Dr. C.J. Gordon HUNTER, Nelspruit, South Africa. In 1937, of Mayfern, Transvaal, South Africa. General manager of Crocodile Valley Citrus Estate, Mayfern. Left an estate valued at £6,951 1s. 5d. [ref. 12,33,38af]
         1. Patrick Christian ORFORD, b. 27 Jul 1937 at Nigel, South Africa, d. there aged 4 days. [ref. 12,33,38af]
         2. Colleen Christian ORFORD, b. 26 Jul 1938 at Nelspruit, m. 1959 Graham Charles THOMPSON (a mining engineer). A nurse at Johannesburg General Hospital. [ref. 12,33]
            1. Beverley Dale THOMPSON, b. ca. 1961, m. Kevan HAWLEY. A physiotherapist. [ref. 33]
               1. Justin HAWLEY, b. ca. 1986. [ref. 33]
               2. Kaitlin HAWLEY, b. ca. 1988. [ref. 33]
            2. Guy Bradley THOMPSON, b. ca. 1963, m. Cheryl GEDDES. A mining engineer. [ref. 33]
               1. Shane THOMPSON, b. ca. 1984. [ref. 33]
               2. Storm THOMPSON, b. ca. 1986. [ref. 33]
               3. Darrel THOMPSON, b. ca. 1988. [ref. 33]
            3. Vanessa Gail THOMPSON, b. ca. 1963, m. Adrian SMITH. A secretary. [ref. 33]
               1. Tyron SMITH, b. ca. 1988. [ref. 33]
               2. Ashleigh Kirstin SMITH, b. 20 Dec 1992. [ref. 33]
         3. Dennis Christian ORFORD, b. 10 Oct 1942 at Nelspruit, m. 4 Feb 1967 Trixie VAN DER MERWE, d. 11 Dec 1987 of a heart attack. [ref. 26,33]
            1. Candice ORFORD, b. 15 Feb 1968. [ref. 26,33]
               1. Davina Lynn ORFORD, b. 21 Mar 1987. [ref. 26,33]
         4. Alan Christian ORFORD. (Or is this Denis above?) [ref. 12]
      2. Another son, d. young of tuberculosis. [ref. 33]

• Thomas ORFORD. At his children's baptisms in 1703, 1705, and 1707, of Orford, Warrington, Lancashire. [ref. 6d]
  1. Mary ORFORD, chr. 18 Jul 1703 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
  2. Thomas ORFORD, chr. 6 May 1705 at St. Elphin, Warrington, m. 21 Sep 1730 at St. Elphin, Warrington, Mary ABRAHAM (m2. 25 Jul 1740 by licence at St. Elphin, Warrington, John LYTHGOE), bur. 17 Feb 1736/7 at St. Elphin, Warrington. At his marriage in 1730, a millwright, of Orford; Mary was of Poulton, Warrington. At his daughter's baptism in 1732, a millwright, of Poulton. At his sons' baptisms and burials in 1734 and 1736 and at his own burial in 1736/7, a millwright. Posthumously at his son's baptism in 1737, a carpenter. At Mary's second marriage in 1740, her husband John was a webster (i.e. weaver). [ref. 6d]
     1. Esther ORFORD, chr. 1 Sep 1732 at St. Elphin, Warrington, bur. 25 Nov 1763 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
     2. Thomas ORFORD, chr. 19 Dec 1734 at St. Elphin, Warrington, bur. 22 Dec 1734 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
     3. Thomas ORFORD, chr. 9 May 1736 at St. Elphin, Warrington, bur. 16 May 1736 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
     4. Thomas ORFORD, chr. 10 Jul 1737 at St. Elphin, Warrington, m. 1 Jul 1760 by licence at St. Elphin, Warrington, Ann BIRCH. In 1743, perhaps apprenticed to James HAYES, cordwainer, for £5. At his marriage in 1760, of Warrington; Ann (who made her mark) was also of Warrington; the witnesses were Thomas WHALLEY and Jared LEIGH. At his children's baptisms and burials in 1761, 1762, 1763, 1764, and 1765, a carpenter. Perhaps the Thomas ORFORD who in 1765 subscribed to The Morality of the Bible, by Richard Challoner. At his son's burial in 1770, a carpenter. [ref. 6d,12,36]
        1. Thomas ORFORD, chr. 15 Feb 1761 at St. Elphin, Warrington, bur. 30 Sep 1770 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
        2. Mary ORFORD, chr. 27 Dec 1761 at St. Elphin, Warrington, bur. 11 Jan 1762 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
        3. William ORFORD, chr. 7 Nov 1762 at St. Elphin, Warrington, bur. 13 Jan 1763 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
        4. Hester ORFORD, chr. 23 Oct 1763 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
        5. Judeth ORFORD, chr. 30 Sep 1764 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
        6. A child, bur. 1 Nov 1765 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
        7. A son, bur. 7 Nov 1765 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
  3. Ann ORFORD, chr. 31 Aug 1707 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
  4. Esther ORFORD, chr. 21 Feb 1709/0 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
     The Hayes and Cartwright Connection

     William HEYES, m. Mary. [ref. 6e]

     1. Catherine HEYES, b. 17 Feb 1715, chr. 10 Mar 1715 at All Saints, Runcorn, m. 8 Jan 1738 at All Saints, Runcorn, James CARTWRIGHT. James was an executor of the 1768 will (proved 1773) of Catherine's brother in law John ORFORD. He was also mentioned in the will (proved 1813) of Hannah, widow of Catherine's nephew James ORFORD. [ref. 6e]
     2. Mary HAYES, b. 14 Jul 1718, chr. 24 Jul 1718 at All Saints, Runcorn, m. 1 Dec 1743 at St. Elphin, Warrington, William ORFORD, bur. 4 Jan 1773 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d,6e]
  5. William ORFORD, chr. 12 Apr 1713 at St. Elphin, Warrington, m. 1 Dec 1743 at St. Elphin, Warrington, Mary HAYES (see sidebar), bur. 26 Oct 1767 at St. Elphin, Warrington. At his marriage in 1743, a millwright, of Orford; Mary was of Runcorn, Cheshire. At his sons' baptisms in 1744 and 1746, a millwright. At his son's baptism in 1749, a millwright, of Orford. At his son's burial in 1750, his son's baptism in 1750/1, and his daughter's baptism in 1759, a millwright. Perhaps the William ORFORD who in 1765 subscribed to The Morality of the Bible, by Richard Challoner. At his death in 1767, a millwright. [ref. 6d,36]
     1. William ORFORD, chr. 14 Oct 1744 at St. Elphin, Warrington, m. Frances (b. ca. 1742, bur. 27 Oct 1812 at the Cathedral, Chester, Cheshire), bur. 27 Nov 1804 at Chester Cathedral. In 1781, listed in Bailey's Northern Directory as a miller, of Dee Mills, Chester. Made his will on 21 Feb 1803, describing himself as "William Orford of the City of Chester Esquire". In it he bequeathed his "messuages, mills, lands, tenements, and hereditaments" to his daughter Mary and left her an additional £1,200 in trust to trustees Thomas LEE (sail canvas maker, of Warrington) and William SPEAKMAN (gentleman, of Kingsley, Cheshire). Lee and Speakman were also named as executors, along with Mary, and were bequeathed five guineas each. Any remainder of the estate was bequeathed directly to Mary. The will was proved on 30 May 1805, William's estate having been sworn to be under £2,000. William's attorney and his daughter Mary had to swear an affidavit that Thomas LEE named in the will was the same person as Thomas LEIGH, sail canvas maker of Warrington (see below), with whom Mary was "very well acquainted", whose wife was "a relation to her" (her aunt), and who "was invited to and attended" William's funeral. In 1812 (posth.), a gentleman. [ref. 4g,6d,6x,43af]
        1. Mary ORFORD. [ref. 4g]
     2. Thomas ORFORD, chr. 20 Apr 1746 at St. Elphin, Warrington, m. 4 Feb 1788 at St. John, Liverpool, Elizabeth TAYLOR, d. ca. 1837. In 1790, 1791, and 1792, a broker, of Park Lane, Liverpool. In 1796, listed in Gore's directory as a ship broker at 13 Park Lane, and the same in 1800 in Gore's and Schofield's directories, in 1803 in Gore's directory, and in 1804 in Woodward's directory. In 1805 and 1807, listed in Gore's directory as a ship broker at 12 Park Lane. In 1810, listed in Gore's directory as a ship broker at 75 St. James Street, Liverpool, with an office at 12 Park Lane. In 1811, listed in Holden's directory as a ship broker at Park Lane and in Gore's directory as a ship broker at 74 St. James Street with an office at 9 Park Lane. In 1813, described in the will of his brother James's widow as a broker, of Liverpool. In 1813 and 1814, listed in Gore's directory as a ship broker at 96 St. James Street, with an office (Thomas Orford, Son, & Co.) at 36 King Street. In 1816, listed in Gore's directory as a ship broker at 96 St. James Street, with an office (Thomas Orford, Son, & Co.) at 43 King Street. Listed in the 1816-1817 Commercial Directory as Thomas Orford and Son, ship brokers, 36 King Street. Listed in Gore's 1818 directory as a ship broker at 32 St. James Street, with an office (Thomas Orford and Son) at 45 King Street. Listed in Gore's 1825, 1827, and 1829 directories and Pigot's 1828-29 National Commercial Directory as Thomas Orford and Son, ship brokers, 20 Mersey Street, Liverpool. Baines's 1825 Directory of Lancashire describes the firm as merchants and ship brokers, at 20 Mersey Street, and lists Thomas himself as a merchant "etc.", residence 20 Mersey Street. In the 1832 election, the first after the Reform Bill extended the franchise, a ship broker, of Mersey Street, Liverpool, voting for William Ewart (a liberal reformer) and Lord Viscount Sandon (more conservative). In his will (proved May 1837) Thomas described himself as a broker in Liverpool. [ref. 4h,4k,6d,6i,6q,6t,29,43a,43b,43c,43d,43f,43i,43p,43q,43t,43u,43v,43w,43x,43y,43z,43aa,43ab,43ac,43ad,43ae]
        1. Mary ORFORD, chr. 14 Sep 1788 at St. Thomas, Liverpool. [ref. 6q]
        2. William ORFORD, b. 20 Dec 1789, chr. 11 Feb 1790 at St. Nicholas, Liverpool. In 1813, received £20 in the will of Hannah NANGREAVE, widow of his father's brother James. [ref. 4k,6i]
        3. Jane ORFORD, b. 30 Apr 1791, chr. 20 May 1791 at St. Nicholas, Liverpool. [ref. 6i]
        4. Thomas ORFORD, b. 12 Aug 1792, chr. 31 Aug 1792 at St. Nicholas, Liverpool. Perhaps the Thomas ORFORD who was listed in Gore's 1816 directory as a merchant at 99 St. James Street, Liverpool, almost next door to his father. [ref. 6i,43ac]
     3. James ORFORD, chr. 2 Jul 1749 at St. Elphin, Warrington, bur. 14 Dec 1750 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
     4. James ORFORD, chr. 24 Mar 1750/1 at St. Elphin, Warrington, m. 5 Feb 1778 by licence at St. Elphin, Warrington, Hannah NANGREAVE (b. ca. 1747, bur. 11 Mar 1813 at St. Elphin, Warrington), bur. 2 Dec 1789 at St. Elphin, Warrington. At his daughter's baptism in Feb 1778, a surgeon. At his marriage in Feb 1778, of Warrington; Hannah was also of Warrington; the witnesses were John NANGREAVE and John GASKELL. At his daughter's baptism in Dec 1778 and her death in 1779, an apothecary. Listed as an apothecary or surgeon at Warrington in the 1780 and 1783 Medical Registers. (John HANKINSON was listed under the same heading. Note this surname's use as a middle name above.) At his daughter's death in Feb 1781, a doctor. At his daughter's baptism in Nov 1781 and her death in 1783, a surgeon. At his son's baptism in 1787, an apothecary. At his own death in 1789, an apothecary. At her death in 1813, Hannah was of Buttermarket, Warrington. She left £20 in her will (proved 28 May 1813) to William ORFORD, son of her husband's brother Thomas. The will also mentioned James CARTWRIGHT, "deceased uncle of my late husband" (see sidebar). [ref. 4k,6d,6e,43r,43s]
        1. Jane ORFORD, chr. 1 Feb 1778 at St. Elphin, Warrington, prob. d. 1778. [ref. 6d]
        2. Jane ORFORD, chr. 11 Dec 1778 at St. Elphin, Warrington, bur. 18 Aug 1779 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
        3. Jane ORFORD, b. ca. Jan 1780, bur. 16 Feb 1781 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
        4. Betty ORFORD, chr. 30 Nov 1781 at Holy Trinity (but recorded in the register of St. Elphin), Warrington, bur. 13 Dec 1783 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
        5. James ORFORD, chr. 9 Mar 1787 at St. Elphin, Warrington, bur. 10 Jul 1807 at St. Elphin, Warrington. At his death in 1807, a grocer. [ref. 6d]
     5. Mary ORFORD, chr. 17 Nov 1754 at St. Elphin, Warrington, m. 7 Jan 1776 by licence at St. Elphin, Warrington, Thomas LEIGH. At her marriage in 1776, of Warrington; Thomas was a sailcloth maker, also of Warrington; the witnesses were Mary CORLEY and John KENDAL. At his children's baptisms in 1776, 1780, 1783, and 1786, Thomas was a sailcloth maker. At his daughter's baptism in 1788, a sail canvas maker. In 1803, Thomas was a sail canvas maker in Warrington, named as executor in the will of his wife's brother William. [ref. 4g,6d]
        1. Kitty LEIGH, b. 11 Apr 1776, chr. 10 May 1776 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
        2. Mary LEIGH, chr. 28 Jan 1780 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
        3. Peter LEIGH, chr. 6 Nov 1783 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
        4. Martha LEIGH, chr. 21 Apr 1786 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
        5. Jane LEIGH, chr. 5 Jun 1788 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
     6. Anne ORFORD, chr. 17 Jun 1759 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
  6. Judith ORFORD, chr. 5 Feb 1715/6 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
  7. Richard ORFORD, chr. 28 Sep 1718 at St. Elphin, Warrington. [ref. 6d]
  8. John ORFORD, m. Elizabeth. A tenant of Peter Legh the Elder of Lyme. John made his will on 28 Aug 1768, describing himself as a yeoman, of Runcorn. It directed that "two Flatts in the Town-fields" be sold to discharge his debts, with the remainder of the estate to go to his widow Elizabeth for her lifetime, and after her death to be divided equally among his three daughters Catharine, Mary, and Betty. It named executors Thomas BOYER (of Weston, in the parish of Runcorn) and James CARTWRIGHT ("my brother in law", of Sankey, Lancashire -- see sidebar). The will was proved on 23 Oct 1773 by James CARTWRIGHT. [ref. 4c,12]
     1. Richard ORFORD, b. ca. 1731, m. 6 Oct 1767 at Prestbury, Cheshire, Nancy GASKELL (of Prestbury), d. 27 Feb 1790, bur. at Winwick, Lancashire. In 1760, appointed steward of Peter Legh the Younger of Lyme, eventually becoming "a power unto himself . . . in control of all his master's monetary dealings", including land and coalmining, and "more respected than his master" (ref. 23). Memorials in churches at Prestbury, Winwick, and Disley. Richard's widow Nancy was appointed as his administratrix on 22 Aug 1791, having provided a £1,970 bond to the court on 12 Aug 1791 together with Thomas GASKELL (a merchant, of Manchester, presumably her relative) and Thomas GATES (a yeoman, of Norbury, Cheshire). The bond referred to Richard as a gentleman, of How Lane in the parish of Stockport, Cheshire. His estate was sworn to be between £600 and £1,000, and was probably half the amount of the bond: £985. Considering the size of the estates left by Richard's unmarried daughters, it seems likely that Richard had substantial wealth that did not pass through his estate. [ref. 4b,6b,12,23]
        1. Betty ORFORD, chr. 25 Jan 1769 at Disley. (According to various patron submissions to the IGI, none of which I have yet checked, Betty ORFORD of Marple married Nathan WRIGHT on 5 Aug 1794 at either Prestbury, Cheshire, or St. Michael's, Macclesfield, Cheshire. Note that St. Michael's, Macclesfield, was at that time a chapelry in Prestbury parish.) [ref. 6c]
        2. Nancy ORFORD, chr. 5 Mar 1771 at Disley, d. unm. 27 Dec 1828. Made her will on 19 Sep 1827, describing herself as a spinster, of Marple, Cheshire. The will named Nancy's sister Ellen as executrix and as sole beneficiary after a bequest of £50 to Rev. James SUMNER, curate of Disley. The witnesses were Thomas and Richard ORFORD, presumably Nancy's brothers. Ellen proved the will on 11 Jan 1831 and swore the estate to be under £6,000. [ref. 4d,6c]
        3. Ellen ORFORD, chr. 18 Jul 1773 at Disley, d. unm. 7 Jul 1834. Made her will on 16 Jul 1831, describing herself as a spinster, of Marple, and naming her brothers Richard and Thomas as her executors of sole beneficiaries. They proved the will on 23 Mar 1835, swearing the estate to be under £10,000. [ref. 4e,6c]
        4. A Memorial Inscription Inside
           St. Nicholas's Church, Kings Norton

           Sacred to the memory of Mary Sophia, third daughter of Thomas Dobbs of Lifford in this parish and the beloved wife of John Orford of Cavendish Place, Manchester. On the 14th March 1823 after giving birth to twins she entered into the joy of her Lord in the 43rd year of age leaving her mourning husband and children Charles Wyatt and Sophia Emily to follow her as she followed Christ. Her mortal remains are deposited at All Saints Church, Manchester.

           Also the above mentioned John Orford who died November 12th 1830 age 54 years.

           Also of Charles Wyatt Orford of Lifford son of the above John and Mary Sophia Orford who died at Lifford March 29th 1867 age 44 years.

           Also of Elizabeth Emily died June 8th 1850 age 8 weeks and Ellen Fidelia Layard died February 21st 1859 age 3 years infant daughters and of John Henry Blake died at Lifford on the 22nd November 1871 age 18 years youngest and much loved son of Charles Wyatt Orford and Lilly Walshman his wife.

           John ORFORD, chr. 27 May 1776 at Disley, m1. 1799 at St. Chad, Rochdale, Lancashire, by licence, Elizabeth HOLT (only surviving daughter of Robert HOLT of Chamber House, Rochdale, a fustian manufacturer at Heywood, Lancashire, near Bury on the Rochdale canal, who d. by 1825), m2. 7 Dec 1817 at King's Norton, Worcestershire, Mary Sophia DOBBS (b. ca. 1779, d. 14 Mar 1823, bur. at All Saints, Manchester; third daughter of Thomas DOBBS of Lifford, King's Norton), d. 12 Nov 1830. At their marriage in 1799, John and Elizabeth were both of Chamber House. Not listed in Pigot and Dean's 1821-1822 New Directory of Manchester and Salford, but at his second wife's burial in 1823, of Cavendish Place, Manchester. Baines's 1824 Directory of Lancashire lists John as a cotton spinner, residence Cavendish Place, Chorlton Row, Manchester, and lists the firm of Orford and Kay, cotton spinners, at 6 Hodson's Court, Manchester. At his son's grant of arms in 1825, of Manchester. John's partnership with Robert KAY (a first cousin of his first wife Elizabeth) as cotton spinners at Heywood, was dissolved by mutual consent on 21 Oct 1828. Again not listed in the Manchester section of Pigot's 1828-29 National Commercial Directory. In his will, John described himself as John ORFORD, esq., of Manchester. He left the bulk of his estate in trust for his children Charles and Emily, his eldest son Richard receiving only £100 because he was already "amply provided for". His brother Richard and son Richard were the executors and trustees. Miss Emily Dobbs, Miss Louisa Dobbs, and Miss Ruth Dobbs (perhaps sisters of his second wife?) were to receive £100 each and were "entrusted" with the "bringing up" of Charles and Emily. The will was proved at Chester in Sep 1831. In 1859, the announcement in The Times for the marriage of John's daughter referred to him (posthumously) as John Orford, esq., of Manchester. There is a memorial to John and his second family inside St. Nicholas's, King's Norton (see sidebar). [ref. 4h,4l,6c,6r,6ac,8h,9a,24,38c,40j,40k,43d,43f,43g,45]
           1. Richard ORFORD (from 1825 Richard ORFORD-HOLTE), b. ca. 1803 at Manchester, m. Anne (b. ca. 1811 at Chester, d. reg. Q4 1879 at Hendon R.D.), d. reg. Q4 1853 at Hendon R.D. His father's only son by his first wife Elizabeth. Admitted to Trinity College, Cambridge, 20 Jan 1823; matriculated Lent term 1824; B.A. 1827. On 10 Jun 1825, granted arms, quarterly those of HOLTE and ORFORD, as per the will of his maternal grandfather. Inherited his maternal grandfather's estates. In 1851, a landed proprietor, living at Bowling Green House, Sudbury Road, Sudbury, near Harrow, Middlesex, with his wife Anne, a lady's maid, a housemaid, a cook, a laundress, a butler, a coachman, and another servant. Died without issue; after his death, his grandfather's estates were distributed among his mother's first cousins, surnamed KENYON, KAY, NUTTALL, and LORD. In 1861, Anne was living at Sudbury Road, Harrow, with a lady's maid, a butler, a cook, a housemaid, a kitchen maid, and a coachman. [ref. 2b,2c,9a,20,40j,45]
           2. Charles Wyatt ORFORD, b. ca. 1823 at Manchester, m. 1 Jul 1846 at St. Giles's, Camberwell, Surrey, m. reg. Q3 1846 at Camberwell R.D., Lilly Walshman BLAKE (b. ca. 1819 at Southwark, Surrey, d. 2 Feb 1879, d. reg. Q1 1879 at King's Norton R.D.; only daughter of B. BLAKE, M.D., of The Grove, Camberwell), d. 29 Mar 1867, d. reg. Q2 1867 at King's Norton R.D. In 1841, independent, living at Broad Street, Birmingham, together with his sister Sophia, in the household of Emily DOBBS (independent, b. ca. 1785), Belinda DOBBS (independent, b. ca. 1790), and Louisa DOBBS (independent, b. ca. 1790). In 1846, of Lifford, King's Norton. Listed in White's 1849 Directory of Birmingham as an architect, surveyor, and agent for City of London life insurance office, at 12 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, residence Lifford House, King's Norton. In 1851, an architect, living at 192 Bristol Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, with his wife Lilly, daughter Lilly, a pupil, a cook, a housemaid, and a nurse. In 1861, a consulting and mining engineer and fundholder, living at 3 Grove Place, Camberwell, Surrey, with his wife Lilly, their children Lilly, John, and Elizabeth, and two general servants. In 1867, of Lifford. In 1871, Lilly was a landowner, living at Lifford House with her children John and Elizabeth, two boarders, a general servant, and a housemaid. [ref. 2a,2b,2c,2d,4f,9a,12,24,38aa,43n]
              1. Lilly Mary ORFORD, b. ca. 1848 at Lifford, King's Norton, b. reg. Q1 1848 at King's Norton R.D., m. reg. Q3 1869 at King's Norton R.D., Edward George CAPON (b. ca. 1831 at Leominster, Sussex, d. by 1901). In 1851 and 1861, living with her parents. (Where in 1871?) In 1881, living at Fairview, Middleton Hall Road, King's Norton, with her husband Edward (a manufacturer of India rubber, employing 42 hands), their sons Arthur, Edward, and Charles, visitor Bertha BLAKE (b. ca. 1853 at Birmingham, presumably a relative of Lilly's mother), and a nurse. In 1891, living at Cedar House, New Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, with her husband Edward (an India rubber manufacturer), their sons Arthur and Edward, a sewing maid, and a housemaid. In 1901, living on her own means at Surrey Lodge, Queens Road, Hersham, Surrey, with her son Edward, a housemaid, a cook, and a parlormaid. In 1909, of Cookham, Berkshire; Edward was (posth.) of Ashford, Middlesex. [ref. 2b,2c,2e,2f,2g,9a,38y]
                 1. Arthur Lifford CAPON, b. ca. 1870 at Harborne, Staffordshire, b. reg. Q2 1870 at King's Norton R.D., m. reg. Q4 1898 at Kensington R.D., either Norah Emma M. FITZGERALD or Grace Ainslie POWELL. (Where in 1871?) In 1881, a scholar, living with his parents. In 1891, a "pupil" at a rubber works (presumably his father's), living with his parents. (Where in 1901?) [ref. 2e,2f,9a]
                 2. Edward Orford CAPON, b. ca. 1873 at King's Norton, m. 20 Jan 1909 at St. James's, Weybridge, Surrey, Winifred Emma BUTLER, d. by 1940. In 1881, a scholar, living with his parents. In 1891, a law student, living with his parents. In 1901, a solicitor, living with his mother. In 1940, Winifred was of Sonning. [ref. 2e,2f,2g,38y,38ai]
                    1. A son, older than Charles. [ref. 38ai]
                    2. Charles Kenneth CAPON, m. 31 Oct 1940 in London, Jean Nora GAMAGE (daughter of Eric M. GAMAGE of 4 Grays Inn Square, London W.C. 1, and Ashwells Farm, Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire). In 1940, in the Royal Air Force. [ref. 38ai]
                 3. Charles Eldred CAPON, b. ca. 1877 at King's Norton, b. reg. Q3 1877 at King's Norton R.D., m. reg. Q4 1908 at Chertsey R.D., either Mabel Jacqueline BUTLER or Alice COLLIS. In 1881, living with his parents. (Where in 1891 and 1901?) [ref. 2e,9a]
              2. Elizabeth Emily ORFORD, b. Apr 1850, d. 8 Jun 1850. [ref. 24]
              3. Charles Thomas ORFORD, b. ca. 1851 at Birmingham, b. reg. Q3 1851 at Birmingham R.D., d. 19 Jun 1914 at 43 Bloomsbury Square, London. (Where in 1861?) In 1871, a solicitor's articled clerk, visiting his maternal grandmother at 39 Camberwell Grove, Camberwell, Surrey. In 1880, residence "Disley", Staines, Middlesex. In 1881, a solicitor, living at Gresham Road, Staines, with a housekeeper and a general servant. (Where in 1891 and 1901?) Funeral at St. George's, Hanover Square, London. [ref. 2d,2e,9a,38z,38ac]
              4. John Henry Blake ORFORD, b. ca. 1853 at Camberwell, b. reg. Q3 1853 at Camberwell R.D., d. 22 Nov 1871 at Lifford, d. reg. Q4 1871 at King's Norton R.D. In 1861, living with his parents. In 1871, a graduate of London University, living with his mother. [ref. 2c,2d,9a,24]
              5. Ellen Fidelia Layard ORFORD, b. ca. Sep 1855, d. 21 Feb 1859 at Camberwell Grove, d. reg. Q1 1859 at Camberwell R.D. [ref. 9a,24,38ab]
              6. Elizabeth Ellen "Nellie" ORFORD, b. ca. 1859 at Camberwell, b. reg. Q3 1859 at Camberwell R.D., d. 27 Oct 1880 at the house of her brother Charles, d. reg. Q4 1880 at Staines R.D. In 1861, living with her parents. In 1871, living with her mother. [ref. 2c,2d,9a,38ac]
           3. Sophia Emily ORFORD, b. ca. 1823 at Manchester All Saints, m. 23 Feb 1859 at All Saints, Clapham Park, m. reg. Q1 1859 at Wandsworth R.D., Samuel CECIL (b. ca. 1803 at London St. Magnus, d. reg. Q4 1887 at Birmingham R.D.), d. reg. Q4 1897 at Birmingham R.D. In 1841, independent, living at Broad Street, Birmingham, together with her brother Charles. In 1851, visiting the COOPER family at 3 Ashley Hill, Bristol. In 1859, Samuel was of Brighton. In 1861, living at Lancaster Villa, 13 Baker Street, Reading, Berkshire, with her husband Samuel (a landed proprietor), their daughter Florence, a nurse, and a cook. In 1871, visiting the BELCHER family at 7 Brunswick Square, London, with her husband Samuel (an annuitant). In 1881, living at 3 Arthur Place, Birmingham, with her husband Samuel (a minister of the Catholic apostolic church), their children Florence and Orford, and a domestic servant. (Where in 1891?) [ref. 2a,2b,2c,2d,2e,4f,9a,38c]
              1. Florence E. CECIL, b. ca. Mar 1861 at Reading. In 1861, living with her parents. (Where in 1871?) In 1881, no occupation, living with her parents. [ref. 2c,2e]
              2. Orford H. CECIL, b. ca. 1862 at Reading. (Where in 1871?) In 1881, a bank clerk, living with his parents. In 1891, a commercial clerk, visiting the TOOSEY family at 60 Upper Parliament Street, Toxteth Park, Liverpool. [ref. 2e,2f]

        5. Top: the Orford fountain, Disley. Bottom: detail of the inscription. (Photo courtesy of Kathy Orford-Perkins.)

           Richard ORFORD, chr. 11 Jul 1778 at Disley, d. reg. Q1 1848 at Stockport R.D. A lawyer. Listed in Pigot's 1828-29 National Commercial Directory (under the heading "nobility, gentry, and clergy") as Richard Orford, esq., of High Lane, Marple, and in Pigot's 1835 Commercial Directory of Derbyshire (under the heading "gentry and clergy") as Richard Orford, esq., of High Lane, near Disley. In 1834, with his brother Thomas, erected a fountain in Disley "for the use of the inhabitants". Listed in the Marple section of Pigot and Slater's 1841 Directory of Manchester and Salford as Richard Orford, esq., of High Lane, Marple, and in the New Mills section as Richard Orford, esq., of Disley. With his brother Thomas, built St. Thomas's church, High Lane, on land bequeathed to their father for his services to Peter Legh. [ref. 4f,6c,9a,12,43d,43e,43j]
        6. Thomas ORFORD, b. ca. 1782 at Marple, chr. 14 Apr 1782 at Disley, d. 4 Mar 1857, d. reg. Q1 1857 at Stockport. A lawyer. In 1834, with his brother Richard, erected a fountain in Disley "for the use of the inhabitants". Listed in Pigot's 1835 Directory of Derbyshire (under the heading "gentry and clergy") as Thomas Orford, esq., of High Lane, near Disley. Listed in Pigot and Slater's 1841 Directory of Manchester and Salford as Thomas Orford, esq., of Marple. In 1851, a landed proprietor, unmarried, living at Marple with a footman, a cook, a housemaid, and a dairymaid. Made his will, describing himself as Thomas Orford, esq., of High Lane, on 26 Jan 1854 with a codicil on 9 Apr 1856. It named as Thomas's executors and trustees Edward REDDISH (of Stockport, solicitor) and Samuel HOWARD (of Disley, timber merchant) and bequeathed the bulk of the estate in equal parts to Thomas's nephew Charles (or his wife Lilly) and niece Sophia, or if they had died without issue, in equal parts to John GASKELL (esq., of Endon House, Cheshire), Jane (widow of the late Rev. George PALMER, of Bollington, Cheshire), Elizabeth (wife of John LITTON, esq., of Orford Lodge, Warrington, Lancashire), Frances GASKELL (spinster, of Ingersley within Rainow, Cheshire), Harriett GASKELL (spinster, of Ingersley), and Ellen GASKELL (spinster, of Ingersley). Presumably the alternative heirs were all relative's of Thomas's mother. Also included were legacies to various servants and a trust for cleaning the church and keeping up the grounds of St. Thomas's, High Lane. The will was proved 2 Apr 1857 with an estate under £8000. [ref. 4f,6c,12,43e,43j]
     2. Catharine ORFORD. [ref. 4c]
     3. Mary ORFORD. [ref. 4c]
     4. Betty ORFORD. [ref. 4c]
• Thomas ORFORD, b. ca. 1750, m. 19 May 1785 by licence at St. Oswald, Winwick, Mary HATTON (chr. 11 Aug 1754 at St. Elphin, Warrington, bur. 31 May 1822 at St. Elphin, Warrington; daughter of Thomas HATTON and Abigail BURTON, both of Warrington, who m. 20 Apr 1738 at St. Elphin, Warrington; first cousin of the mother of Thomas BUTLER, subsequently Thomas BUTLER COLE, of whom see below), bur. 14 Jun 1810 at St. Elphin, Warrington. At his marriage in 1785, of Winwick and a surgeon at Ashton in Makerfield, a chapelry in the parish of Winwick; Mary was of Warrington. Subsequently a surgeon at Warrington and "in extensive business" with "considerable real and personal property" (The Times, 1818). At his son's baptism in 1792 and at his death in 1810, a surgeon. After Thomas's death, Mary moved to Liverpool. In Gore's directory for 1811, she was listed as Mrs. Orford of 115 Duker (Duke?) Street, Liverpool. In Gore's directory for 1816, she was listed (in the addenda) as Mrs. Orford of 37 Great George Street, Liverpool, next door to her sons Thomas and William. At her death in 1822, she was of Liverpool. [ref. 6d,6v,38bb,38bc,43z,43ac]
  1. Elizabeth ORFORD, b. 17 May 1786, chr. 28 May 1786 at St. Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield. [ref. 6ad]
  2. Thomas ORFORD, b. 17 Oct 1787 in Lancashire, chr. 2 Nov 1787 at St. Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield. In Gore's directory for 1811, listed at 3 Henry Street, Liverpool, along with his brother William. In Gore's directories for 1813 and 1814, listed as a merchant with William, with a counting house at 3 Henry Street. In Gore's directory for 1816, listed as a merchant with William, with a counting house at 6 Argyle Street, Liverpool, and (in the addenda) as a broker with William at 35 Great George Street, next door to their mother. Listed in the Commercial Directory for 1816-1817 as a merchant with William at 5 Argyle Street. Testified for his sister Mary at her breach of promise trial in 1818 (see below). Listed in Gore's directory for 1818 as a merchant at 38 Great George Street, with a counting house together with William at 8 Argyle Street. Listed in Gore's directories for 1825 and 1827 and Pigot's National Commercial Directory for 1828-29 as Thomas Orford junior, merchant, 7 Argyle Street. Baines's Directory for 1825 has the same listing but adds a home address: Dinglehead, Toxteth Park. Listed in Gore's directory for 1829 as a merchant at Dingle Lane, Toxteth Park, with an office at 3 Tithebarn Street. In the 1832 election, a merchant, of Yates Lane, Toxteth Park, voting for Lord Viscount Sandon and Maj. Gen. Sir Howard Douglas, Bt. (the more conservative candidates). In 1841, a merchant, living at St. Michael's hamlet, Toxteth Park, with his sister Mary and two servants. [ref. 2a,6ad,29,38bb,43a,43b,43c,43d,43f,43z,43aa,43ab,43ac,43ad,43ae]
  3. Mary Alice ORFORD, b. 25 Feb 1789 in Lancashire, chr. 19 May 1789 at St. Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, m. 12 Feb 1824 at St. Michael's, Toxteth Park, John WILSON (d. by 1841). Mary was engaged in 1817 to Thomas BUTLER COLE, but he married another woman, and in 1818, Mary sued him for breach of promise. According to The Times, the trial was "the subject of general conversation throughout the county of Lancaster for several months ... We do not remember any former occasion when the public curiosity was more excited." Mary won her case and was awarded damages of £7000, a huge sum. In Gore's 1818 directory, listed at 38 Great George Street, the same address as her brother Thomas. At her marriage in 1824, her husband John was a captain in the 77th Regiment. It seems likely that he was the same person as Mary's cousin Capt. Wilson who is referred to in the 1818 article in The Times. In Mar 1824 he transferred to the 98th Foot, being replaced in the 77th by Capt. Nicholas WILSON (relationship unknown) of the 2nd West India Regiment. He was listed in Gore's directory for 1827 as a major in the army, of Toxteth Park, and in Gore's directory for 1829 as a major in the army, of Dingle Bank, Toxteth Park. In 1841, Mary was independent, living at St. Michael's hamlet, Toxteth Park, with her brother Thomas and two servants. [ref. 2a,6u,6ad,25a,31,38bb,43b,43c,43ae]
  4. William John ORFORD, b. 6 Feb 1790, chr. 10 Mar 1790 at St. Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield. In 1811, listed in Gore's directory at 3 Henry Street, along with his brother Thomas. In 1813 and 1814, listed in Gore's directory as a merchant with Thomas, with a counting house at 3 Henry Street. In 1816, listed in Gore's directory as a merchant with Thomas, with a counting house at 6 Argyle Street, Liverpool, and (in the addenda) as a broker with William at 35 Great George Street, next door to their mother. Listed in the 1816-1817 Commercial Directory as a merchant with Thomas at 5 Argyle Street. Listed in Gore's 1818 directory as a ship broker at 14 Netherfield Lane, Liverpool, with a counting house together with Thomas at 8 Argyle Street. In Nov 1829, letters of administration were granted at Chester for the estate of William John ORFORD, merchant, of Liverpool. [ref. 6ad,8h,43z,43aa,43ab,43ac,43ad,43ae]
  5. John ORFORD, chr. 2 Nov 1792 at Holy Trinity (but recorded in the register of St. Elphin), Warrington. [ref. 6d]

• John ORFORD. [ref. 6o]
  1. Joseph ORFORD, chr. 31 Oct 1704 at Frodsham, Cheshire, m1. 26 Dec 1732 at Frodsham, Sarah HOLLAND (d. by 1766), m2. 3 Jul 1766 at Frodsham, by license, Elizabeth WALKER (b. ca. 1744; of Thornley, Cheshire). [ref. 6o,6p]
     1. John ORFORD, chr. 25 Sep 1737 at Frodsham. [ref. 6o]
  2. (probably) Jonathan ORFORD, m. 13 Feb 1738 at Frodsham, Elizabeth JEBSON. [ref. 6o]
     1. John ORFORD, chr. 16 Mar 1738 at Frodsham. [ref. 6o]
     2. Jonathan ORFORD, chr. 10 May 1744 at Frodsham. [ref. 6o]
     3. Peter ORFORD, chr. 15 Mar 1747 at Frodsham. [ref. 6o]
  3. (probably) John ORFORD, b. ca. 1708, m. 28 Jan 1730 at Frodsham, by license, Martha BAXTER. In 1730, a tailor, of Alvanley, in Frodsham parish. In 1746, 1749, and 1752, of Helsby, in Frodsham parish. On 24 Jul 1783, entered into an "indenture or deed of gift" with his son John, under the terms of which his son Joseph received an annuity of £18 per year "from and out of all those two several Messuages Tenements or Dwellinghouses Gardens Lands and premises" in the parish of Henllan, Denbighshire. (The quotation is from Joseph's will.) [ref. 4j,6o,6p]
     1. Mary ORFORD, chr. 2 Jun 1732 at Frodsham, m. 21 Nov 1762 at Frodsham, Philip ANTROBUS. Philip "was the son of Edward ANTROBUS, millwright, of Great Mouldsworth in the parish of Tarvin, and Eleanor ROBERTS also of Tarvin" (ref. 42). [ref. 6o,42]
     2. Thomas ORFORD, chr. 12 May 1734 at Frodsham. Probably died young, as the will of his brother Joseph refers to their brother John as their father's eldest son. [ref. 4j,6o]
     3. Elizabeth ORFORD or ALFORD, chr. 1 May 1737 at Frodsham, m. 9 Feb 1764 at Christleton, Cheshire, Ephraim HASTINGS (d. by 1804), bur. 30 Nov 1804 at Frodsham. [ref. 6o,6p,6w]
        1. Samuel HASTINGS. In 1828, a blacksmith, of Al[d]ford, Cheshire; an executor of the will of his uncle Joseph ORFORD, in which he was bequeathed an annuity of £18 per year, all Joseph's wearing apparel and books, and the residue of the estate after a long list of bequests to other relative and friends. [ref. 4j]
           1. (probably) Samuel HASTINGS, b. ca. 1805 at Aldford, m. Elizabeth (b. ca. 1813 at Trevallyn, Denbighshire). In 1851, a blacksmith, employing two men, living at Aldford with his wife Elizabeth, their children Thomas, Emma, John, James, Sarah, and Samuel, and a general servant. [ref. 2b]
              1. Thomas HASTINGS, b. ca. 1839 at Aldford. In 1851, a scholar, living with his parents. [ref. 2b]
              2. Emma HASTINGS, b. ca. 1840 at Aldford. In 1851, a scholar, living with her parents. [ref. 2b]
              3. John HASTINGS, b. ca. 1842 at Aldford. In 1851, a scholar, living with his parents. [ref. 2b]
              4. James HASTINGS, b. ca. 1844 at Aldford. In 1851, a scholar, living with his parents. [ref. 2b]
              5. Sarah HASTINGS, b. ca. 1846 at Aldford. In 1851, a scholar, living with her parents. [ref. 2b]
              6. Samuel HASTINGS, b. ca. 1848 at Aldford. In 1851, at home, living with his parents. [ref. 2b]
        2. Thomas HASTINGS. In 1828, of Berth Back, near Denbigh, Denbighshire; bequeathed £100 in the will of his uncle Joseph ORFORD. [ref. 4j]
        3. William HASTINGS, b. ca. 1783 at Christleton, m. Elizabeth (b. ca. 1778 at Hawarden, Flintshire). In 1828, a farmer, of Maes Elwy, near St. Asaph, Flintshire; bequeathed £30 in the will of his uncle Joseph ORFORD. In 1851, a proprietor of houses, living with his wife Elizabeth in the household of their son William. [ref. 2b,4j]
           1. Samuel HASTINGS, b. ca. 1805 at Henllan. In 1851, a retired farmer, living with his brother William. [ref. 2b]
           2. William HASTINGS, b. ca. 1808 at Henllan. In 1851, a farmer of 130 acres, employing two men, living at Dunham on the Hill, Cheshire, with his parents, his brother Samuel and sisters Ann and Elizabeth, Ann's children Mary and Robert, Elizabeth's daughter Catherine, a house servant, and a farm laborer. [ref. 2b]
           3. Elizabeth HASTINGS, b. ca. 1815 at Henllan, m. EVANS. In 1851, an auctioneer's wife, living in her brother William's household with her daughter Catherine. [ref. 2b]
              1. Catherine EVANS, b. ca. Nov 1850 at Bangor, Caernarvonshire. In 1851, living with her mother. [ref. 2b]
           4. Ann HASTINGS, b. ca. 1816 at Henllan, m. BETHER(?). In 1851, a farmer's wife, living in her brother William's household with her children Mary and Robert. [ref. 2b]
              1. Robert BETHEL(?), b. ca. 1841 at Bangor, Flintshire. In 1851, living with his mother. [ref. 2b]
              2. Mary BETHEL(?), b. ca. Nov 1849 at Bangor, Flintshire. In 1851, living with her mother. [ref. 2b]
     4. John ORFORD, chr. 10 Jun 1739 at Frodsham, m. 2 May 1779 at Henllan, by license 1 May 1779, Margaret PRICE, bur. 7 May 1806 at Henllan. In 1779, John and Margaret were both of Henllan. John made his will on 8 Mar 1806, describing himself as a gentleman and farmer of Maes Elwy, Henllan. [ref. 4i,6o,6z,37]
        1. Mary ORFORD, chr. 12 Mar 1780 at Henllan, bur. 7 Feb 1783 at Henllan. [ref. 6z]
        2. Thomas ORFORD, b. ca. 1780 at Measerwin (Maes Elwy?), Denbighshire, chr. 4 Jun 1781 at Henllan, m. 2 Jul 1806 at St. Asaph, by license the same day, Mary MATHEWS (b. ca. 1785 at Llanarmon, Denbighshire, d. by 1871). In 1806, of Henllan; Mary was of St. Asaph. In 1811, listed in Gore's Directory of Liverpool and its Environs as a warehouseman, at 1 Gildarts Garden, Liverpool. In 1828, a warehouseman, of Liverpool; bequeathed £100 in the will of his uncle Joseph ORFORD. In 1851, a corn porter, living at Belvedere Cottage, New Ferry, Lower Bebington, Cheshire, with his wife Mary and grandsons Joseph and Thomas (sons of his son Thomas). (Where in 1861?) In 1871, a retired laborer, boarding at Henafon, Dymeirchion, Denbighshire. [ref. 2b,2d,4j,6j,6z,37,43z]
           1. Thomas ORFORD, chr. 9 May 1807 at St. Asaph, prob. d. by 1811. [ref. 6j]
           2. John ORFORD, chr. 19 May 1808 at Henllan. [ref. 6z]

           3. Thomas Orford (1811-1903), shipbroker in Liverpool. (Photo from ref. 39.)

              Thomas ORFORD, b. 19 Feb 1811 at Liverpool, chr. 3 Mar 1811 at St. Peter's, Liverpool, m. reg. Q3 1844 at West Derby R.D., Elizabeth MORRIS (b. ca. 1820 at Liverpool), d. reg. Q3 1903 at Wirral R.D. His "first mercantile experience was gained with John Bibby & Co., whose vessels were in the Mediterranean trade, and in the coasting trade between Liverpool and Dublin." (ref. 39) Worked for James Duff, shipping agent, before 1833. In 1835, commenced business as a ship broker at 15 Nova Scotia, Liverpool. Listed in Slater's 1847 Directory of Important English Towns as a ship broker and shipping agent at Nova Scotia, Liverpool. In 1851, a ship broker and commission merchant, living at Wallasey, Cheshire, with his wife Elizabeth, daughter Elizabeth, brothers William and Jonathan, sisters in law Emma MORRIS (a confectioner, b. ca. 1830 at Liverpool) and Georgina MORRIS (a milliner, b. ca. 1832 at Liverpool), and two servants (farm laborers). From 1851 to 1903, the Liverpool agent for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. Listed in Gore's 1860 Liverpool Directory as the agent for Isleman (sic) Steam Packets, home address Tranmere Hall (together with his brother Samuel), office address 60 Tower Buildings South. In 1861, a merchant and steam packet agent, living at Church Lane, Tranmere, with his wife Elizabeth, brother Samuel, children Joseph, Thomas, Elizabeth, Margaret, Agnes, Emma, William, Hannah, and John, and two house servants. In 1871, a steam ship agent, living at Blue Bell Road, Knowsley, Lancashire, with his wife Elizabeth, children Mary, Joseph, Thomas, William, Hannah, John, George, and Jonathan, and a general servant. In 1881, living at 65 Shaw Street, Everton, with his wife Elizabeth, children Mary, Agnes, William, Hannah, John, George, and Jonathan, and a domestic servant. In 1891, a steam packet agent, living at 65 Shaw Street with his wife Elizabeth, children George, Mary, and Agnes, and a domestic servant. In 1901, a retired steam ship agent, living at "Rose Lea", Hinderton Road, Neston, Cheshire, with his wife Elizabeth, daughters Mary and Agnes, and a general domestic servant. [ref. 2b,2c,2d,2e,2f,2g,6k,9a,12,39,43m]
              1. Mary Mathews ORFORD, b. ca. 1845 at Old Swan, West Derby, Lancashire, b. reg. Q3 1845 at West Derby R.D. (Where in 1851?) In 1861, a boarding pupil at Tranmere Hall Ladies School, Holt Hill, Tranmere, Cheshire. In 1871, 1881, 1891, and 1901, living with her parents. [ref. 2c,2d,2e,2f,2g,9a,12]
              2. Joseph ORFORD, b. ca. 1846 at Toxteth Park, b. reg. Q4 1846 at West Derby R.D., m. Mary A. SMITH (b. ca. 1849 at Perth, Perthshire), d. reg. Q4 1944 at Birkenhead R.D. In 1851, living with his paternal grandparents. In 1861, a scholar, living with his parents. Entered his father's business in 1865. In 1871, a steam ship agent, living with his parents. In 1881, a steam ship agent, living at 71 Upper Stanhope Street, Toxteth Park, with his wife Mary and children Thomas, Florence, William, and Maud. In 1891, a merchant and steam ship agent, living at 147 Parliament Street, Liverpool, with his wife Mary, children Thomas, Florence, William, and Maud, his wife's widowed mother, and a domestic servant. In 1901, a steam ship agent, living at 147 Upper Parliament Street with his wife Mary, children Thomas, Florence, William, and Maud, his wife's widowed grandmother, and a cook. In 1904, with his brother Thomas, Liverpool agent of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. [ref. 2b,2c,2d,2e,2f,2g,9a,12,39]
                 1. Thomas Franklin ORFORD, b. ca. 1874 at Liverpool, b. reg. Q4 1874 at West Derby R.D., m. reg. Q3 1904 at Toxteth Park R.D., d. reg. Q3 1944 at Liverpool South R.D. In 1881 and 1891, living with his parents. In 1901, a shipping clerk, living with his parents. [ref. 2e,2f,2g,9a,12]
                 2. Florence Elizabeth ORFORD, b. ca. 1876 at Liverpool, b. reg. Q1 1876 at West Derby R.D., d. reg. Q2 1964 at Birkenhead R.D. In 1881, 1891, and 1901, living with her parents. [ref. 2e,2f,2g,9a,12]
                 3. William Oswald ORFORD, b. ca. 1877 at Liverpool, b. reg. Q2 1877 at West Derby R.D., d. reg. Q2 1962 at Ulverston R.D. In 1881 and 1891, living with his parents. In 1901, a shipping clerk, living with his parents. [ref. 2e,2f,2g,9a,12]
                 4. Maud Mary ORFORD, b. ca. 1878 at Liverpool, b. reg. Q3 1878 at West Derby R.D., m. reg. Q3 1905 at Toxteth Park R.D. In 1881, 1891, and 1901, living with her parents. [ref. 2e,2f,2g,9a,12]
              3. Thomas ORFORD, b. ca. 1848 at Toxteth Park, b. reg. Q2 1848 at West Derby R.D., m. 1874 at Holy Trinity, Walton Breck, Lancashire, Emily GELLING (b. ca. 1849 at Liverpool), d. ca. 1923. In 1851, living with his paternal grandparents. In 1861, a scholar, living with his parents. Entered his father's business in 1867. In 1871, a steam ship agent, living with his parents. In 1881, a steam ship agent, living at 36 Newlands Street, Everton, with his wife Emily, children Thomas and Emily, and nephew Arthur Collett GELLING (a general merchant clerk, b. ca. 1860 at Manchester). In 1891, a steam ship agent, living at 41 Bedford Street North, Liverpool, with his wife Emily, children Thomas, Emily, Beatrice, and Ernest. In 1901, a steam ship agent, living at 41 Bedford Street North with his wife Emily, children Thomas, Beatrice, and Ernest, and a domestic servant. In 1904, with his brother Joseph, Liverpool agent of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. In 1923, of Gronant Road, Prestatyn, Flintshire, and head of Messrs. Orford and Son, Water Street, Liverpool, agents of the Isle of Man Steamship Company. Will proved in 1923 with gross value £14,469. [ref. 2b,2c,2d,2e,2f,2g,9a,12,38ae,39,41]
                 1. Thomas ORFORD, b. ca. 1878 at Liverpool, b. reg. Q4 1878 at West Derby R.D. In 1881 and 1891, living with his parents. In 1901, an insurance average adjuster, living with his parents. [ref. 2e,2f,2g,9a,12]
                 2. Emily Gertrude ORFORD, b. 1880 at Liverpool, b. reg. Q3 1880 at West Derby R.D., d. reg. Q2 1892 at Liverpool R.D. In 1881 and 1891, living with her parents. [ref. 2e,2f,9a,12]
                 3. Beatrice Mary ORFORD, b. ca. 1882 at Liverpool, b. reg. Q3 1882 at West Derby R.D. In 1891 and 1901, living with her parents. [ref. 2f,2g,9a]
                 4. Ernest Charles ORFORD, b. ca. 1884 at Liverpool, b. reg. Q4 1884 at West Derby R.D. In 1891 and 1901, living with his parents. [ref. 2f,2g,9a]
              4. Elizabeth Morris ORFORD, b. ca. Aug 1850 at Wallasey, b. reg. Q3 1850 at Wirral R.D., d. reg. Q1 1864 at Birkenhead R.D. In 1851 and 1861, living with her parents. [ref. 2b,2c,9a,12]
              5. Margaret Price ORFORD, b. ca. 1854 at Birkenhead, Cheshire, b. reg. Q3 1854 at Wirral R.D., d. reg. Q1 1870 at Prescott R.D. In 1861, living with her parents. [ref. 2c,9a]
              6. Agnes Ann ORFORD, b. ca. 1855 at New Ferry or Monkferry, Cheshire, b. reg. Q4 1855 at Wirral R.D. In 1861, living with her parents. In 1871, a scholar in a boarding school at 3 Great George Square, Liverpool. In 1881, 1891, and 1901, living with her parents. [ref. 2c,2d,2e,2f,2g,9a,12]
              7. Emma ORFORD, b. ca. 1857 at Bebington, b. reg. Q1 1857 at Wirral R.D., d. reg. Q3 1861 at Birkenhead R.D. In 1861, living with her parents. [ref. 2c,9a]
              8. William ORFORD, b. ca. 1858 at Tranmere, b. reg. Q2 1858 at Wirral R.D., m. 1887 at Liverpool Register Office, Emma CLARKE (b. ca. 1862 at Liverpool), d. reg. Q1 1926 at Birkenhead R.D. In 1861, living with his parents. In 1871, a scholar, living with his parents. In 1881, a clerk in a cotton broker's office, living with his parents. In 1891, a clerk, living at 154 Church Road, Tranmere, with his wife Emma. In 1901, a clerk in a shipping office, living at 160 Church Road, Birkenhead, with his wife Emma. [ref. 2c,2d,2e,2f,2g,9a,12,41]
              9. Hannah Mathews ORFORD, b. ca. 1859 at Tranmere, b. reg. Q2 1859 at Wirral R.D. In 1861, living with her parents. In 1871, a scholar, living with her parents. In 1881, living with her parents. In 1891 and 1901, a nun in the Catholic Convent of Mount Carmel, Rumbolds Whyke, Sussex. [ref. 2c,2d,2e,2f,2g,9a,12]
              10. John ORFORD, b. ca. Oct 1860 at Tranmere, b. reg. Q4 1860 at Wirral R.D. In 1861, living with his parents. In 1871, a scholar, living with his parents. In 1881, a clerk in a steam packet office, living with his parents. [ref. 2c,2d,2e,9a,12]
              11. George Morris ORFORD, b. ca. 1861 at Higher Tranmere, b. reg. Q4 1861 at Birkenhead R.D., m. Mary J. (b. ca. 1866 at Salford, Lancashire). In 1871, a scholar, living with his parents. In 1881, a clerk in a cotton broker's office, living with his parents. In 1891, a printer, living with his parents. In 1901, a master printer, living at 26 Wyresdale Road, Liverpool, with his wife Mary and children Thomas and Nat. [ref. 2d,2e,2f,2g,9a,12]
                  1. Thomas ORFORD, b. ca. Oct 1896 at Southport, Lancashire. In 1901, living with his parents. [ref. 2g]
                  2. Nat ORFORD, b. ca. Nov 1900 at Liverpool. In 1901, living with his parents. [ref. 2g]
              12. Jonathan Price ORFORD, b. ca. 1864 at Tranmere, b. reg. Q3 1864 at Birkenhead R.D., d. reg. Q4 1888 at West Derby R.D. In 1871, a scholar, living with his parents. In 1881, a clerk in a corn broker's office, living with his parents. [ref. 2d,2e,9a,12]
           4. Sarah ORFORD, chr. 2 Mar 1815 at St. Peter's, Liverpool. [ref. 6k]
           5. Samuel ORFORD, b. ca. 1820 at Liverpool. Listed in Gore's 1860 Liverpool directory as a merchant, home address Tranmere Hall (together with his brother Thomas). In 1861, a merchant, living with his brother Thomas. [ref. 2c,12]
           6. William ORFORD, b. ca. 1823 at Liverpool. In 1851, a bookkeeper, living with his brother Thomas. [ref. 2b]
           7. Jonathan Price ORFORD, b. 6 Mar 1833 at Liverpool, chr. 16 Jul 1847 at St. Peter's, Liverpool. In 1851, an errand boy, living with his brother Thomas. [ref. 2b,6k]
        3. Martha ORFORD, chr. 7 Jul 1782 at Henllan, m. 18 Nov 1809 at Henllan, by license 17 Nov 1809, William HUMPHREYS (b. ca. 1786 at Welshpool, Montgomeryshire), d. by 1851. In 1809, of Henllan; William was a yeoman, of St. Asaph. In 1828, William was a steward, of St. Asaph; Martha was bequeathed £100 in the will of her uncle Joseph ORFORD. In 1851, William was an attorney's writing clerk, living at Roe Gae, St. Asaph, with his daughters Margaret and Christiana. [ref. 2b,4j,6z,37]
           1. Margaret HUMPHREYS, b. ca. 1812 at St. Asaph. In 1851, living with her father. [ref. 2b]
           2. William Joseph HUMPHREYS, b. 1 Nov 1814, chr. 18 Nov 1814 at St. Asaph. [ref. 6n]
           3. Christina or Christiana Mary HUMPHREYS, b. 25 Dec 1817 at St. Asaph, chr. 7 Feb 1818 at St. Asaph. In 1851, living with her father. [ref. 2b,6n]
        4. John ORFORD, b. ca. 1784 at Henllan, chr. 4 Dec 1784 at Henllan, m. at Conwy, Caernarvonshire, by license 15 Nov 1811, Anne ROUS (b. ca. 1786 at Conwy). In 1811, a farmer, of Henllan; Anne was of Conwy. In 1828, a paper maker, of Holywell, Flintshire; bequeathed £100 in the will of his uncle Joseph ORFORD. In 1851, a schoolmaster ("lately"), living at Henllan with his wife Anne (a schoolmistress) and their daughter Anne. In 1861, a schoolmaster, living at School Street, Henllan, with his wife Anne (a schoolmistress). [ref. 2b,2c,4j,6z,37]
           1. Elizabeth ORFORD, chr. 24 Oct 1812 at Henllan. [ref. 6z]
           2. Anne ORFORD, b. ca. 1825 at Caerwys, Flintshire. In 1851, a house servant, living with her parents. [ref. 2b]
           3. Thomas ORFORD, chr. 16 May 1830 at Henllan. [ref. 6y]
        5. Joseph ORFORD, chr. 29 Feb 1786 at Henllan. [ref. 6z]
        6. Samuel ORFORD, chr. 30 Aug 1786 at Henllan. [ref. 6z]
        7. Richard JONES (illegitimate son by Margaret JONES), b. 2 Jul 1788, chr. 3 Jul 1788 at Llansannan, Denbighshire. [ref. 6aa]
        8. Mary ORFORD, chr. 9 Jan 1790 at Henllan, m. 26 Mar 1811 at Henllan, by license 14 Mar 1811, William DAVIES (d. by 1828; son of William DAVIES and Mary; brother of David DAVIES, Mary's sister Sarah's husband). In 1811, Mary was of Henllan; William was an innkeeper (per the Henllan marriage register) or a joiner of St. Asaph (per the marriage license). In 1828, Mary was of Liverpool; she was bequeathed £100 in the will of her uncle Joseph ORFORD. [ref. 4j,6z,37]
           1. John DAVIES, chr. 4 May 1813 at St. Asaph. [ref. 6n]
        9. Sarah ORFORD, chr. 4 Nov 1792 at Henllan, m. 28 Jan 1812 at Henllan, by license 24 Jan 1812, David DAVIES (d. by 1828; son of William DAVIES and Mary; brother of William DAVIES, Mary's sister Sarah's husband). In 1812, of Henllan; David was a coachman of Chester (per the Henllan marriage register) or of Llan-rhos, Caernarvonshire (per the marriage license). In 1828, he was a coachman, of Chester. [ref. 4j,6z,37]
           1. Children, bequeathed £10 each in the will of their mother's uncle Joseph ORFORD. [ref. 4j]
     5. Martha ORFORD, m. 31 Jan 1766 at Henllan, by license 30 Jan 1766, Thomas ASHTON. In 1766, Martha was of Henllan and Thomas was of Frodsham. [ref. 6z,37]
        1. Betty ASHTON, chr. 3 May 1767 at Frodsham, m. 4 Nov 1792 at Frodsham, Isaac BURROWS. In 1828, Isaac was a yeoman, of Utkington, Cheshire; Betty was bequeathed £30 in the will of her uncle Joseph ORFORD. [ref. 4j,6o]
           1. Samuel BURROWS, chr. 27 Sep 1795 at Frodsham. [ref. 6o]
           2. Martha BURROWS, chr. 13 Mar 1799 at Frodsham, d. 21 Dec 1799. [ref. 6o]
           3. Joseph BURROWS, chr. 19 Oct 1800 at Frodsham. [ref. 6o]
           4. George BURROWS, chr. 30 Oct 1803 at Frodsham. [ref. 6o]
           5. William BURROWS, b. 19 Oct 1806, chr. 9 Nov 1806 at Frodsham. [ref. 6o]
           6. Mary Ann BURROWS, chr. 25 Nov 1810 at Frodsham. [ref. 6o]
        2. John ASHTON, chr. 1 Mar 1769 at Frodsham. [ref. 6o]
        3. Mary ASHTON, b. 8 Apr 1773, chr. 15 May 1773 at Frodsham. [ref. 6o]
        4. Thomas ASHTON, b. 27 Mar 1776, chr. 15 May 1776 at Frodsham. [ref. 6o]
        5. Joseph ASHTON, b. 3 Apr 1780, chr. 15 May 1780 at Frodsham. In 1828, a farmer, of Crowton, Cheshire; bequeathed £30 in the will of his uncle Joseph ORFORD. [ref. 4j,6o]
     6. Joseph ORFORD, chr. 22 Jun 1746 at Frodsham, d. ca. 1829. Made his will on 21 Oct 1828, describing himself as a yeoman, of Frodsham. In it he left bequests to his nephews Samuel HASTINGS, John ORFORD, Thomas HASTINGS, Thomas ORFORD, Joseph ASHTON, and William HASTINGS; his nieces Martha HUMPHREYS, Mary DAVIES, Hannah ROBERTS, and Betty BURROWS; Nancy, widow of John ORFORD, saddler, of Chester (relationship not stated); Joseph TRAPE, a shopkeeper, of Chester (£19 19s.), and Joseph's daughter Ellen TRAPE (£30); and William DUGDALE of Frodsham (£19 19s. and his household goods and furniture). It named Joseph TRAPE and Samuel HASTINGS as his executors, and they proved the will on 20 May 1829, swearing that the estate was under £1,000. [ref. 4j,6o]
     7. George ORFORD, chr. 27 Nov 1749 at Frodsham. [ref. 6o]
     8. William ORFORD, chr. 19 Apr 1752 at Frodsham. [ref. 6o]
     9. A child, possibly one of the above.
        1. Hannah, m. William ROBERTS. In 1828, William was a farmer, of Denbigh; Hannah was bequeathed £50 in the will of her uncle Joseph ORFORD. [ref. 4j]
• John ORFORD, m. Nancy, d. by 1828. In 1828 (posth.), a saddler, of Chester, Cheshire; Nancy was bequeathed £30 in the will of Joseph ORFORD of Frodsham (above, relationship unknown). [ref. 4j]
• Samuel ORFORD, m. 28 Aug 1743 at Frodsham, Mary WESSON. [ref. 6o]
• John ORFORD, m. 12 Feb 1765 at Frodsham, Ellen ORFORD. [ref. 6o]
  1. William ORFORD, chr. 13 Mar 1774 at Frodsham. [ref. 6o]
  2. George ORFORD, chr. 25 Feb 1776 at Frodsham. [ref. 6o]
• Elizabeth ORFORD, m. 10 Aug 1771 at Frodsham, William DOOVER. [ref. 6o]
• Elizabeth ORFORD, m. 30 Jan 1772 at Frodsham, John CARTER. [ref. 6o]

• Thomas ORFORD, m. Mary. In 1785, a slater, of Clievland (Cleveland?) Square, Liverpool. [ref. 6i]
  1. Ann ORFORD, b. 30 Aug 1785, chr. 7 Oct 1785 at St. Nicholas's, Liverpool. [ref. 6i]
• William ORFORD, m. Jeannot. In 1796 and 1800, listed in Gore's Liverpool Directory as a victualler at 76 Mount Pleasant Street, Liverpool. In 1802, a victualler, of Mount Pleasant, Liverpool. In 1803, listed in Gore's Liverpool Directory as a victualler at Strand Street, Liverpool. [ref. 6a,43p,43t,43u]
  1. Thomas ORFORD, chr. 4 Feb 1802 at Christ Church, Hunter Street, Liverpool. [ref. 6a]
• James ORFORD. In 1804, listed in Woodward's directory as a victualler at 7 Salthouse Lane, Salthouse Dock, Liverpool. In 1805, 1807, 1810, and 1811, listed in Gore's directory as a sawyer and victualler at 7 Salthouse Lane. In 1813 and 1814, listed in Gore's directory as a sawyer and victualler at 8 Salthouse Lane. In 1816, listed in Gore's directory as a sawyer and victualler at 7 Salthouse Lane. In 1818, listed in Gore's directory as a sawyer at 9 Warwick Street, Liverpool. [ref. 43v,43w,43x,43y,43z,43aa,43ab,43ac,43ae]
• Jonathan ORFORD. In 1804, listed in Woodward's directory as a mathematical instrument maker and proprietor of a "stationary warehouse" (sic) at Wapping, Liverpool. In 1805 and 1807, listed in Gore's directory as a mathematical instrument maker at 27 Wapping. In 1811, listed in Holden's directory as a mathematical instrument maker at Wapping. In 1813 and 1814, listed in Gore's directory as a mathematical instrument maker at 74 Park Lane, Liverpool. Not found in subsequent Liverpool directories. [ref. 43i,43v,43w,43x,43aa,43ab]
• John ORFORD. In 1807, listed in Gore's Liverpool Directory as a joiner at 34 St. Paul's Square, Liverpool. [ref. 43x]
• John ORFORD. In 1811, listed in Gore's Liverpool Directory as an auctioneer and appraiser, at 39 Bridgewater Street, Liverpool. [ref. 43z]
• "Mr. W. ORFORD, Liverpool" subscribed to Poetical Effusions, by Isabella Lickbarrow, printed at Kendal in 1814. See at the British Women Romantic Poets Project.
• James ORFORD. In 1816, listed in Gore's directory as a mariner at 15 Frederick Street, St. James's, Liverpool, and in 1818, as a mariner at 17 Frederick Street. [ref. 43ac,43ae]
• William ORFORD had a boarding house at 77 Christian Street, Liverpool, in 1827. [ref. 43b]

• John ORFORD was a cabinet maker, at 11 Hanging Ditch, Manchester, in 1791 and 1794. [ref. 43k,43o]
• John ORFORD was a pin manufacturer, at 46 Hanging Ditch, Manchester, in 1797. [ref. 43k]
• John ORFORD was a flour dealer at 88 Bank Top, Manchester, in 1797 and 1800. [ref. 43h,43l]
• John ORFORD was a fustian manufacturer at 107 Oldham Street, Manchester, in 1800, and at Blue Boar Court, Manchester, in 1811. [ref. 43h,43i]
• Jane ORFORD was a school mistress at 31 Ledger Street, Manchester, in 1800. [ref. 43h]
• William ORFORD was a coachman at Garden Street, Withygrove, Manchester, in 1821-1822. [ref. 43g]
• Samuel ORFORD was a baker at 12 Hewit Street, Manchester, in 1824. [ref. 43f]

• Elizabeth ORFORD, m. at Wrexham, Denbighshire, by license 9 May 1778, John PHILIPS. In 1778, of Wrexham; John was of Oswestry, Shropshire. [ref. 37]
• Richard ORFORD, m. at Marchwiel, Denbighshire, by license 21 Oct 1805, Sarah BOWEN. In 1805, a farmer, of Wrexham; Sarah was of Marchwiel. [ref. 37]
• The will of William ORFORD, farmer, of Dungry, Bangor, was proved at Chester in Jan 1831. [ref. 8h]
• Ellen ORFORD, d. reg. 1838 at Malpas R.Subd. [ref. 9d]
• Sarah Ann ORFORD, b. reg. 1838 at Malpas R.Subd. [ref. 9d]
• Fanny ORFORD, b. reg. 1840 at Malpas R.Subd. [ref. 9d]
• Mary ORFORD, m. reg. 1840 at St. Chad's, Hanmer, Job HARRISON or Thomas WILLIAMS. [ref. 9d]
• Richard ORFORD, b. reg. 1842 at Malpas R.Subd. [ref. 9d]
• Richard ORFORD, m. reg. 1842 at the Register Office, Wrexham, Hannah BARRON or Elizabeth JONES. [ref. 9d]
• Ellen Sarah ORFORD, b. reg. 1844 at Ruabon R.Subd. [ref. 9d]
• Ann ORFORD, d. reg. 1845 at Malpas R.Subd. [ref. 9d]
• Emla ORFORD, b. reg. 1845 at Ruabon R.Subd. [ref. 9d]
• Samuel ORFORD, b. reg. 1845 at Malpas R.Subd. [ref. 9d]
• Alfred ORFORD, b. reg. 1847 at Ruabon R.Subd. [ref. 9d]
• Elizabeth ORFORD, b. reg. 1848 at Ruabon R.Subd. [ref. 9d]
• Jonathan ORFORD, d. reg. 1849 at Wrexham R.Subd. [ref. 9d]
• Sophia ORFORD, b. reg. 1850 at Ruabon R.Subd. [ref. 9d]
• Jane ORFORD, b. reg. 1851 at Ruabon R.Subd. [ref. 9d]
• Daniel Rowland ORFORD, b. reg. 1853 at Ruabon R.Subd, d. reg. 1853 at Ruabon R.Subd. [ref. 9d]
• Elizabeth ORFORD, m. reg. 1853 at the Register Office, Wrexham, Matthew COONEY or William SALISBURY. [ref. 9d]
• Fanny ORFORD, b. reg. 1856 at Ruabon R.Subd. [ref. 9d]
• Mary Jane ORFORD, m. reg. 1864 at the Register Office, Wrexham, William GIBSON or Richard PHENNAH. [ref. 9d]
• Ann ORFORD, m. reg. 1869 at Christ Church, Rossett, John PRICE or Thomas THOMAS. [ref. 9d]
• Harriet Ann Eva ORFORD, m. reg. 1930 at the Register Office, Hawarden, Joseph Horrace BENNETT or Reginald BUCKLEY. [ref. 9d]

• Cecile "Baa" ORFORD, d. 1 Jan 1942. Youngest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. ORFORD, of Bosworth, Klerksdorp, Transvaal, South Africa. [ref. 38az]
• Christian B. ORFORD, m. reg. Apr 1999 at Sefton South R.D., Sandra M. Dierden. [ref. 9b]

• Thomas OXFORD. In 1779, a laborer, of Stanley Street, Liverpool. [ref. 6i]
  1. Thomas OXFORD, b. 16 Oct 1779, chr. 31 Oct 1779 at St. Nicholas's, Liverpool. [ref. 6i]
• Thomas OXFORD, m. Mary. In 1784, a laborer, of Button Street, Liverpool. [ref. 6i]
  1. Thomas OXFORD, b. 28 Jan 1784, chr. 16 Feb 1784 at St. Nicholas's, Liverpool. [ref. 6i]
• James OXFORD, m. at St. Thomas's, Liverpool, Mary MOLYNEUX. In 1794, a tinplate worker, of Tythebarn Street, Liverpool. In 1798, a tinplate worker, of Maguire Street, Liverpool. In 1800 and 1804, a tinplate worker, of Batchelor Street, Liverpool. In 1808, a tinplate worker, of Cunliffe Street, Liverpool. [ref. 6i]
  1. Sarah OXFORD, b. 1 Mar 1793, chr. 23 Mar 1793 at Paradise Street Unitarian, Liverpool, prob. d. by 1794. [ref. 6i,6s]
  2. John OXFORD, b. 30 Oct 1794, chr. 30 Nov 1794 at St. Nicholas's, Liverpool. [ref. 6i]
  3. Sarah OXFORD, b. 17 Feb 1796 (twin with Rebecca), chr. 19 Jun 1796 at Paradise Street Unitarian, Liverpool. [ref. 6s]
  4. Rebecca OXFORD, b. 17 Feb 1796 (twin with Sarah), chr. 19 Jun 1796 at Paradise Street Unitarian, Liverpool. [ref. 6s]
  5. Mary OXFORD, b. 9 Sep 1798, chr. 6 Nov 1798 at St. Nicholas's, Liverpool, prob. d. by 1804. [ref. 6i]
  6. James OXFORD, b. 1 Jun 1800, chr. 25 Jul 1800 at St. Nicholas's, Liverpool. [ref. 6i]
  7. Mary OXFORD, b. 1 Jun 1804, chr. 28 Nov 1804 at St. Nicholas's, Liverpool. [ref. 6i]
  8. Martha OXFORD, b. 25 Jun 1808, chr. 13 Jul 1808 at St. Nicholas's, Liverpool. [ref. 6i]

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1. Personal recollection of Joan Margaret (Haworth) Morgan and Mary Christian Haworth, daughters of Norah Christian (Orford) Haworth.
2. Censuses of the United Kingdom (see selected extracts)
   1. 1841
   2. 1851
   3. 1861
   4. 1871
   5. 1881
   6. 1891
   7. 1901
   8. 1911
3. Gravestones of William Orford (1862-1912) and William Hugh Bannerman Orford.
4. Wills and letters of administration
   1. Will of Norah Christian (Orford) Haworth, 1956 - not cited?
   2. Administration bond of Richard Orford, gentleman, of How Lane, parish of Stockport, Cheshire, 1791
   3. Will of John Orford, yeoman, of Runcorn, Cheshire, proved 1773
   4. Will of Nancy Orford, spinster, of Marple, Cheshire, proved 1831
   5. Will of Ellen Orford, spinster, of Marple, Cheshire, proved 1835
   6. Will of Thomas Orford (1782-1857)
   7. Will of William Orford, Esq., of Chester, Cheshire, proved 1805
   8. Index information only from Index to Wills and Administrations Formerly Preserved in the Probate Registry, Chester: 1831-1833 (Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire, 1978) and Ancestry database Cheshire Wills and Administrations, 1826-1830
   9. Will of John Orford (1739-1806) - information from Kathy Orford-Perkins, Sep 2005
   10. Will of Joseph Orford, yeoman, of Frodsham, Cheshire, proved 1829
   11. Will of Hannah Orford, widow, of Warrington, Lancashire, proved 1813 - information from Kathy Orford-Perkins
   12. Will of John Orford, Esq., of Manchester, dated 1830
   13. National probate calendar for England and Wales (from images at Ancestry)
5. Imperial War Graves Commission, The War Graves of the British Empire: Coxyde Military Cemetery, Belgium (London, 1924).
6. Parish registers
   1. Christ Church, Hunter Street, Liverpool, Lancashire (bishop's transcripts)
   2. Prestbury, Cheshire - from IGI batch M012382 (based on Phillimore's transcripts)
   3. St. Mary, Disley, Cheshire - from IGI batch C058682
   4. St. Elphin, Warrington, Lancashire - from transcript at Lancashire Online Parish Clerks
   5. All Saints, Runcorn, Cheshire - from index at FamilySearch
   6. ---
   7. St. George, Everton, Lancashire - from images at Ancestry
   8. St. Helen's, Witton, Cheshire
   9. St. Nicholas's, Liverpool, Lancashire
   10. St. Asaph, Flintshire - information from Kathy Orford-Perkins, Sep 2005
   11. St. Peter's, Liverpool, Lancashire - from IGI batches P020271, P020942, and P020943
   12. Darley, Derbyshire - from IGI batches C022058 and M139082
   13. Holy Trinity, Wavertree, Lancashire - from images at Ancestry
   14. St. Asaph, Flintshire (bishop's transcripts) - from IGI batch C056721
   15. Frodsham, Cheshire - from IGI batches M009731 and P009731 (based on Jermyn's transcripts)
   16. Frodsham, Cheshire - additional information from Kathy Orford-Perkins, Sep 2005
   17. St. Thomas's, Liverpool, Lancashire (bishops' transcripts) - from IGI batch C161161
   18. King's Norton, Worcestershire - from IGI batch I038903 (source not explained)
   19. Paradise Street Unitarian, Liverpool, Lancashire - from IGI batch [check batch number]
   20. St. John's, Liverpool, Lancashire - from British Vital Records Index, 2nd edn.
   21. St. Michael's, Toxteth Park, Lancashire - from IGI batch [check batch number]
   22. St. Oswald, Winwick, Lancashire - from transcript at Lancashire Online Parish Clerks
   23. Christleton, Cheshire - from IGI batch M130701 (based on Phillimore's transcripts)
   24. The Cathedral, Chester, Cheshire - from The Registers of Chester Cathedral, 1687-1812 (Parish Register Society, 1904; online at Heritage Quest)
   25. Henllan, Denbighshire (bishop's transcripts) - from IGI batch C056461
   26. Henllan, Denbighshire - information from Kathy Orford-Perkins, Sep 2005
   27. Llansannan, Denbighshire - from The Registers of the Parish of Llansannan, 1667-1812 (I. Foulkes, Liverpool, 1904; online at Heritage Quest)
   28. The Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire - from IGI batch M097897
   29. St. Chad's, Rochdale, Lancashire - from Pallot's marriage index (at Ancestry)
   30. St. Thomas, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire - from transcript at Lancashire Online Parish Clerks
   31. St. Bede, Toxteth, Lancashire (from images at Ancestry)
   32. St. Paul, Herne Hill, London (from images at Ancestry)
7. Personal recollection of Eleanor Beatrice Eileen (Orford) Elphick, as reported to her niece Mary Christian Haworth in 1998.
8. Article on Endon in the Victoria County History of Staffordshire
9. England and Wales civil registration indexes
   1. GRO national index, 1837-1983 (at FreeBMD and/or Ancestry)
   2. GRO national index, 1984+ (at Ancestry)
   4. North Wales BMD index for North Wales
   5. CheshireBMD index for Cheshire
10. Chester marriage licence allegation, William Orford and Christian Ann Hadfield, 21 Dec 1825 (from image at FindMyPast see also transcript)
11. Death notice for David Ettrick Llewellyn Orford, newspaper and date not identified.
12. Information from Kathy Orford-Perkins of the Orford one-name study.
13. Information from John R. Hodgson, archivist, John Rylands University Library of Manchester.
14. Commonwealth War Graves Commission online register of World War I casualties.
15. Death certificate of Margaret "Bunty" Orford or Scott.
16. Birth certificate of William Orford (1862-1912).
17. John Rylands Research Institute Newsletter, Winter 1996/97, item 3.
18. Marriage certificate of William Orford (1830-1897) and Eliza Braga.
19. Private act of parliament, 1 & 2 William IV c. 16 (23 Aug 1831)
20. J.A. Venn, Alumni Cantabrigienses, online at Ancestry.com as Cambridge University Alumni, 1261-1900.
21. Birth certificate of Brenda Hamilton Orford.
22. Information from Maj. John McQ. Hallam, curator of the Lancashire Fusiliers Museum, including excerpts from The Lancashire Fusiliers, 1914-1918.
23. Geoff Simm, The Life and Times of Peter Legh the Younger (Newton-le-Willows, 1996).
24. Memorial inscription in St. Nicholas's church, Kings Norton, courtesy of Karen Fraser, pers. comm. 18 Oct 2005 (see index at http://www.hunimex.com/warwick/mi/mi_kings_norton.html)
25. Announcements in the Liverpool Mercury
    1. Marriages, 13 Feb 1824 (from transcript by Caryl Williams)
    2. Deaths, 26 Feb 1830 (from image at Findmypast)
    3. Deaths, 15 Mar 1822 (from image at Findmypast)
26. Personal communication from Candice Orford, 16 Nov 2006
27. Joseph Foster, Men at the Bar (London, 1885)
28. Genealogical Society of Victoria, index to funeral notices in the Melbourne Herald Sun (at FamilyHistoryOnline)
29. Transcript of the Liverpool Poll Book, 1832.
30. Australian civil registration indexes
    1. Online index to civil registration in Victoria
    2. Australian Vital Records Index 1788-1905 (LDS CD)
    3. Online index to civil registration in Queensland
31. The Connaught Journal, 8 Apr 1824
32. Information from James Lawson, archivist, Shrewsbury School.
33. Christopher Earls Brennen, The Earls Family Chronicles, at Chapter 7.
34. Information from James Peters, archivist, John Rylands University Library of Manchester.
35. Information from M. Denaux, Uppingham Association, Uppingham School.
36. Compilation of book subscription lists, included in the Ancestry.com database U.K. and U.S. Directories, 1680-1830
37. Index to Welsh marriage bonds, from the ISYS Web catalog of the National Library of Wales
38. Announcements in The Times
    1. Marriages, 17 Jul 1858
    2. Marriages, 15 Dec 1885
    3. Marriages, 1 Mar 1859
    4. Marriages, 16 Jul 1894, Silver Weddings, 12 Jul 1919, and Golden Weddings, 12 Jul 1944
    5. Births, 17 May 1895
    6. Births, 7 Oct 1897
    7. Killed in Action, 10 Jul 1916
    8. Deaths, 5 and 6 Jan 1897
    9. Marriages, 24 Jun 1899
    10. Births, 23 Oct 1901
    11. Marriages, 20 Dec 1923
    12. Deaths, 31 Dec 1926
    13. Deaths, 27 Sep 1928
    14. Births, 26 Jun 1900
    15. Births, 29 Apr 1903
    16. Deaths, 12 Mar 1912
    17. Deaths, 1 and 2 May 1917
    18. Marriages, 13 Dec 1919
    19. Forthcoming Marriages, 25 Oct 1924, and Marriages, 25 Jun 1926
    20. Births, 5 Jul 1927
    21. Births, 22 Apr 1932
    22. Marriages, 28 Oct 1932
    23. Forthcoming Marriages, 30 Oct 1934 and 27 May 1935, and Marriages, 3 Jun 1935
    24. Births, 6 Jul 1937
    25. Forthcoming Marriages, 31 Dec 1908, and Marriages, 21 Jan 1909
    26. Deaths, 12 Jun 1914
    27. Marriages, 3 Jul 1846
    28. Deaths, 25 Feb 1859
    29. Deaths, 1 Nov 1880
    30. Admissions to the Royal College of Surgeons, 8 Jun 1900
    31. Wills and Bequests, 19 Apr 1923
    32. Births, 31 Jul 1937
    33. Deaths, 14 Nov 1938
    34. Births, 15 Jan 1940
    35. Marriages, 1 Nov 1940
    36. Deaths, 3 Jan 1944
    37. Deaths, 18 and 19 Dec 1945
    38. Deaths, 27 Feb 1946
    39. Deaths, 21 Jan 1948
    40. Deaths, 11 Sep 1952
    41. Deaths, 2 Feb 1959
    42. Deaths, 5 Dec 1963
    43. Forthcoming Marriages, 30 Dec 1967
    44. Forthcoming Marriages, 20 Jan 1969, and Marriages, 9 and 11 Jul 1969
    45. Deaths, 2 Oct 1969
    46. Latest Wills, 6 Mar 1970
    47. Births, 4 Jun 1970
    48. Deaths, 10 Feb 1972
    49. Memorial Services, 22 Feb 1972
    50. Latest Wills, 6 Jun 1972
    51. Births, 28 Aug 1972
    52. Deaths, 31 Jan 1942
    53. Latest Wills, 21 Jun 1996
    54. Report on Lancashire Lent Assizes, 6 Apr 1818
    55. Marriages, 31 May 1785
    56. Deaths, 10 Aug 1909
    57. Forthcoming Marriages, 8 Jun 1915, and 40th Anniversaries, 8 Jul 1955
    58. Deaths, 9 Feb 1937
    59. Forthcoming Marriages, 27 Apr 1938
    60. Golden Weddings, 3 Aug 1955
    61. Marriages, 11 Jun 1940
    62. Marriages, 17 Jan 1942
    63. Forthcoming Marriages, 28 Jul 1947
    64. Forthcoming Marriages, 1 Oct 1949
    65. Deaths, 24 Sep 1958
    66. Forthcoming Marriages, 9 May 1969
    67. Marriages, 10 Dec 1942
39. A.W. Moore, The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Limited, 1830-1904 (R. Johnson and Sons, Manchester, 1904), chapter 5.
40. London Gazette
    1. 16 Nov 1909, p. 8458
    2. 22 Jul 1910, p. 5309
    3. 15 Nov 1910, p. 8171
    4. 17 Nov 1911, p. 8345
    5. 16 Jun 1939
    6. 31 May 1940
    7. 23 Aug 1940
    8. 3 Jan 1945
    9. 20 Sep 1945
    10. 11 Jun 1825, p. 1019
    11. 28 Oct 1828, p. 1928
41. LancashireBMD online index to civil registration in Lancashire
42. Reginald Laurence Antrobus, Antrobus Pedigrees: The Story of a Cheshire Family (Mitchell, Hughes, and Clarke, London, 1929; online at Heritage Quest)
43. Directories (HD = online at www.historicaldirectories.org; A = online at Ancestry.com; ECCO = from Gale's Eighteenth Century Collection Online; LDS = from a collection of Liverpool directories, 1800-1824, on LDS microfilms 1,368,146 and 1,368,147)
    1. 1825 Gore's Directory of Liverpool (HD)
    2. 1827 Gore's Directory of Liverpool (HD)
    3. 1829 Gore's Directory of Liverpool (HD)
    4. 1828-29 Pigot's National Commercial Directory (HD)
    5. 1835 Pigot's Commercial Directory of Derbyshire (from transcribed excerpts at Genuki)
    6. 1824 Baines's Directory of Lancashire, vol. 1, and 1825 the same, vol. 2 (A)
    7. 1821-1822 Pigot and Dean's New Directory of Manchester and Salford (HD)
    8. 1800 Bancks's Manchester and Salford Directory (A)
    9. 1811 Holden's Annual London and Country Directory (A)
    10. 1841 Pigot and Slater's Directory of Manchester and Salford (HD)
    11. 1794 Scholes's Directory of Manchester and Salford (HD)
    12. 1797 Scholes's Directory of Manchester and Salford (HD)
    13. 1847 Slater's Directory of Important English Towns (HD)
    14. 1849 White's History and Directory of Birmingham (HD)
    15. 1791 Universal British Directory (from Archive CD Books)
    16. 1796 Gore's Liverpool Directory (ECCO)
    17. 1800 Schofield's New Liverpool Directory (ECCO, LDS)
    18. 1780 Medical Register (ECCO)
    19. 1783 Medical Register (ECCO)
    20. 1800 Gore's Liverpool Directory (LDS)
    21. 1803 Gore's Liverpool Directory (LDS)
    22. 1804 Woodward's New Liverpool Directory (LDS)
    23. 1805 Gore's Liverpool Directory (LDS)
    24. 1807 Gore's Liverpool Directory (LDS)
    25. 1810 Gore's Directory of Liverpool and its Environs (LDS)
    26. 1811 Gore's Directory of Liverpool and its Environs (LDS)
    27. 1813 Gore's Directory of Liverpool and its Environs (LDS)
    28. 1814 Gore's Directory of Liverpool and its Environs (LDS)
    29. 1816 Gore's Directory of Liverpool and its Environs (LDS)
    30. 1816-1817 The Commercial Directory (LDS)
    31. 1818 Gore's Directory of Liverpool and its Environs (LDS)
    32. 1781 Bailey's Northern Directory (A, as part of the database U.K. and U.S. Directories, 1680-1830)
44. Great Berkhamsted Parochial Church Council, Berkhamsted Review, Oct 2003 (article based on a query from Richard Parry of Brisbane, Australia)
45. Simon Lindsey, pers. comm., 2 Aug 2008
46. Index to Unassisted Inward Passenger Lists to Victoria 1852-1923, at Public Record Office Victoria
47. Scott James, pers. comm., 14 Sep 2008
48. Australian Electoral Rolls, 1901-1936, at Ancestry.com
49. U.K. outgoing passenger lists, 1890-1960, at Findmypast (index only - image not yet obtained)
50. U.K. incoming passenger lists, 1878-1960, at Ancestry
51. Birth certificate of Daniel Orford, 8 Apr 1921
52. John Swainson, personal communications, Mar-Apr 2010.

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