Martha Schofield

#1024, (1863 - 10 June 1928)
Pedigree
Father*Reuben Schofield1,2,3 b. 28 Jun 1833, d. 2 May 1897
Mother*Judith Atkinson3 b. c 1836, d. 26 May 1914
Relationship2nd great-aunt of Tony Collins
ChartsDescendent Chart for James Schofield
Birth*1863 Martha Schofield was born at Colne, Lancashire, England.4,1,2,3 
Census 1871
(Family)		2 Apr 1871 The 1871 UK Census enumerated Martha Schofield as being (an unknown value) of Reuben Schofield, Head of the household at Shackletons Building, Colne, Lancashire, England. Others resident include Judith Schofield, Elizabeth Schofield, James Schofield, Robinson Schofield, Margaret Jane Schofield, Reuben Schofield and Joseph Schofield.5 
Occupation*2 Apr 1871 Martha Schofield was a scholar.1  
Census 1891
(Family)		5 Apr 1891 The 1891 UK Census enumerated Martha Schofield as being daughter of Reuben Schofield, Head of the household at 80 Back Croft Terrace, Burnley, Lancashire, England. Others resident include Judith Schofield, Elizabeth Schofield, Margaret Jane Schofield, Reuben Schofield, Joseph Schofield, Frederick Schofield, Herbert Schofield, Walter Ernest Schofield and Emily Schofield.2 
Occupation5 Apr 1891 Martha Schofield was a cotton weaver (employee.)2  
Death*10 Jun 1928 She died at 28 Essex Street, Colne, Lancashire, England.4,6,3 
Burial14 Jun 1928 She was buried at Plot G37, Churchyard of St John the Evangelist, Barkerhouse Road, Great Marsden, Lancashire, England.6 
Memorial* A gravestone to the memory of Martha Schofield is located at Plot G37, Churchyard of St John the Evangelist, Barkerhouse Road, Great Marsden, Lancashire, England.3 
Last Edited16 Nov 2025

Citations

  1. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1871: RG10,4157,143,4 sch:15.Cert/transcript held
  2. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1891: Burnley (39),3381,84,26 sch:175.Cert/transcript held
  3. [S76] Memorial Stone : Great Marsden, St John the Evangelist.
  4. [S22] Old Parochial Records (England/Wales) : Downloaded from the FreeBMD website.
  5. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1871: RG10,4157,143,3 sch:15.Cert/transcript held
  6. [S32] UK Local Records : Church records, Church of St John the Evangelist. Transcribed by Lancashire Family History & Heraldry Society, with the Friends of St John's Churchyard. CD. Info from survey 1995 of Church Books, Receipt Books and MIs.