Joseph Schofield

#1027, (1869 - March 1952)
Pedigree
Father*Reuben Schofield1,2 b. 28 Jun 1833, d. 2 May 1897
Mother*Judith Atkinson b. c 1836, d. 26 May 1914
Relationship2nd great-uncle of Tony Collins
ChartsDescendent Chart for James Schofield
Birth*1869 Joseph Schofield was born at Colne, Lancashire, England.3,1,2,4 
Census 1871
(Family)		2 Apr 1871 The 1871 UK Census enumerated Joseph 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, Martha Schofield, Margaret Jane Schofield and Reuben Schofield.5 
Census 1891
(Family)		5 Apr 1891 The 1891 UK Census enumerated Joseph Schofield as being son of Reuben Schofield, Head of the household at 80 Back Croft Terrace, Burnley, Lancashire, England. Others resident include Martha Schofield, Judith Schofield, Elizabeth Schofield, Margaret Jane Schofield, Reuben Schofield, Frederick Schofield, Herbert Schofield, Walter Ernest Schofield and Emily Schofield.2 
Occupation*5 Apr 1891 Joseph Schofield was a tailor (employee.)2  
Death*Mar 1952 He died at 135 Talbot Street, Colne, Lancashire, England.3,6,4 
Burial24 Mar 1952 He was buried at Plot G40, Churchyard of St John the Evangelist, Barkerhouse Road, Great Marsden, Lancashire, England.6 
Memorial* A gravestone to the memory of Joseph Schofield is located at Plot G40, Churchyard of St John the Evangelist, Barkerhouse Road, Great Marsden, Lancashire, England.4 
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. [S22] Old Parochial Records (England/Wales) : Downloaded from the FreeBMD website.
  4. [S76] Memorial Stone : Great Marsden, St John the Evangelist.
  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.