Reuben Schofield

#1001, (28 June 1833 - circa 1897)
Reuben Schofield
(c.1890)
Mother*Sarah Schofield1,2 b. c 1812
Step-fatherGeorge Dobson2,3,4 b. c 1809
Relationship2nd great-grandfather of Tony Collins
ChartsAncestor Chart for Tony
Descendent Chart for James Schofield
BirthIlleg*28 Jun 1833 Reuben Schofield was born at Colne, Lancashire, England. His baptismal record shows no father, and he has a step-father quoted on all censuses.1,2,3,4,5,6,7 
Baptism11 Aug 1833 He was baptised at St Bartholomew's Church, Colne, Lancashire, England.1 
Occupation30 Mar 1851 He was a tailor with stepfather.2  
Census 1851
(Family)
30 Mar 1851 The 1851 UK Census enumerated Reuben Schofield as being son of the wife of George Dobson, Head of the household at 2 Shackleton Street, Colne, Lancashire, England. Others resident include Sarah Schofield, Margaret Dobson, William Dobson, George Dobson, James Dobson, Betsy Dobson and Schofield Dobson.2 
Marriage Bann19 Nov 1854 Marriage banns for Reuben Schofield and Judith Atkinson were published on 19 Nov 1854, 26 Nov and 3 Dec in St Peter's Church, Burnley, Lancashire, England.4 
Occupation17 Dec 1854 Reuben Schofield was a tailor.3,4  
Residence*17 Dec 1854 He lived at Grimshaw Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England.3,4 
Marriage*17 Dec 1854 He married Judith Atkinson, daughter of William Atkinson, at St Peter's Church, Burnley, Lancashire, England. The marriage was solemnised by Rev R.A. Tuckniss.3,4,5,6,7 
Occupation7 Apr 1861 Reuben Schofield was a tailor, employing 1 man.5  
Census 1861*7 Apr 1861 The 1861 UK Census enumerated Reuben Schofield as Head of household at Waterside, Colne, Lancashire, England. Others resident include Judith Schofield, Sarah Schofield, Elizabeth Schofield, James Schofield, Robinson Schofield and William Dobson.5 
Census 1871*2 Apr 1871 The 1871 UK Census enumerated Reuben Schofield as Head of household at Shackletons Building, Colne, Lancashire, England. Others resident include Judith Schofield, Elizabeth Schofield, James Schofield, Robinson Schofield, Martha Schofield, Margaret Jane Schofield, Reuben Schofield and Joseph Schofield.6 
Occupation*2 Apr 1871 Reuben Schofield was a master tailor, employing 1 man.6  
Occupation18 Aug 1872 He was a tailor.8  
Occupation13 Oct 1879 He was a tailor.9  
Occupation26 Feb 1881 He was a tailor.10  
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 The 1891 UK Census enumerated Reuben Schofield as Head of household. Others resident include Martha Schofield, Judith Schofield, Elizabeth Schofield, Margaret Jane Schofield, Reuben Schofield, Joseph Schofield, Frederick Schofield, Herbert Schofield, Walter Ernest Schofield and Emily Schofield.7 
Occupation5 Apr 1891 Reuben Schofield was a tailor (employer.)7  
Residenceb May 1897 He lived at 110 Colne Lane, Colne, Lancashire, England.11 
Death*c 1897 He is believed to have died c 1897.12 
Burial*6 May 1897 He was buried at Church of St John the Evangelist, Great Marsden, Lancashire, England.11 

Family

Judith Atkinson (c 1836 - 1914)
Children
Last Edited7 Mar 2021

Citations

  1. [S26] OPR Lan-OPC : 1833: Burnley Baptisms 1831-38, pg:70, entry:553.
  2. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1851: HO107,2254,490,10 sch:3.Cert/transcript held
  3. [S21] PRO Cert : M: 1854/4: Burnley 8e,233,332. Cert/transcript held
  4. [S26] OPR Lan-OPC : 1854: Burnley Marriages 1850-57, pg:166, entry:332.
  5. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1861: RG9,3080,104,30 sch:146.Cert/transcript held
  6. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1871: RG10,4157,143,3 sch:15.Cert/transcript held
  7. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1891: Burnley (39),3381,84,26 sch:175.Cert/transcript held
  8. [S26] OPR Lan-OPC : 1872: Burnley Baptisms 1845-73, pg:96, entry:765.
  9. [S26] OPR Lan-OPC : 1879: Burnley Baptisms 1873-85, pg:42, entry:335.
  10. [S21] PRO Cert : M: 1881/1: Burnley,8e,263,48. Cert/transcript held
  11. [S26] OPR Lan-OPC : 1879: Burnley Burials 1895-1900, pg:69, entry:550.
  12. [S88] Ext. Research : Miss B Spieth (136).
  13. [S26] OPR Lan-OPC : 1855: Burnley Baptisms 1845-73, pg:28, entry:217.
  14. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1871: RG10,4157,143,4 sch:15.Cert/transcript held
  15. [S26] OPR Lan-OPC : 1899: Burnley Marriages 1897-1900, pg:26, entry:52.