Albert Burrell

#981, (23 February 1883 - 1945)
Pedigree
Albert Burrell
(c.1915)
Father*Thomas Burrell1,2 b. c 1850, d. 13 Nov 1919
Mother*Rosanna Thornber b. 19 May 1850, d. 27 Apr 1913
RelationshipGreat-uncle of Tony Collins
ChartsDescendent Chart for Rosanna Latham
Descendent Chart for William Burrill
Descendent Chart for Margaret Thornber
Birth*23 Feb 1883 Albert Burrell was born at Burnley, Lancashire, England.1,2,3,4 
Christening21 Mar 1883 He was christened at Holy Trinity Church, Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire, England.5 
Census 1891
(Family)		5 Apr 1891 The 1891 UK Census enumerated Albert Burrell as being son of Thomas Burrell, Head of the household at 35 Boundary Street, Colne, Lancashire, England. Others resident include Rosanna Thornber, Margaret Ann Burrell, Thomas Burrell, Arthur Burrell, Alice Burrell, James Burrell, John Burrell, William Burrell, Alfred Burrell, Rose Hannah Burrell and Margaret Smith.6 
Occupation15 Jun 1897 Albert Burrell was a shopkeeper (grocery & mixed goods.)  
Census 1901
(Family)		31 Mar 1901 The 1901 UK Census enumerated Albert Burrell as being son of Thomas Burrell, Head of the household at 35 Boundary Street, Colne, Lancashire, England. Others resident include Rosannah Thornber, Thomas Burrell, Arthur Burrell, Alice Burrell, James Burrell, John Burrell, William Burrell, Alfred Burrell, Rose Hannah Burrell and Margaret Smith.2 
Occupation*31 Mar 1901 Albert Burrell was a cotton weaver.2  
Marriage*1905 He married Elizabeth Alice Dawson, daughter of Elijah Dawson and Elizabeth ?-----?, at Church of St John the Evangelist, Barkerhouse Road, Great Marsden, Lancashire, England.7,8,3,5 
Occupation3 Apr 1906 Albert Burrell was a cotton weaver.7  
Residence*3 Apr 1906 He lived at 37 Exchange Street, Colne, Lancashire, England.7 
Birth Reg
(Informant)		28 Apr 1906 He registered the birth of Victor Burrell, his son, in Burnley.7 
Census 1911*2 Apr 1911 The 1911 UK Census enumerated Albert Burrell as Head of household at 100 Green Road, Colne, Lancashire, England. Others resident include Elizabeth Alice Dawson, Victor Burrell and Edward Burrell The dwelling was recorded as having 5 rooms.3 
Occupation2 Apr 1911 Albert Burrell was a cotton weaver.3  
Num Child* The 1911 UK Census recorded that 3 children had been born to Albert and Elizabeth by that date, and that 1 of them were already deceased. Candidates for the deceased include Clara Burrell.9,3 
Occupation7 Jun 1930 Albert Burrell was a textile warehouseman.10  
Occupation He was a Justice of the Peace (JP) and acted as Mayor of Colne.11,12,4  
Census 1939*29 Sep 1939 The 1939 Register of England & Wales enumerated Albert Burrell as Head of household at 80 Green Road, Colne, Lancashire, England.. Others resident include Elizabeth Alice Burrell.13 
Death*1945 Albert Burrell died at Burnley, Lancashire, England.5 

Family

Elizabeth Alice Dawson (23 Oct 1882 - )
Children
Last Edited5 Nov 2025

Citations

  1. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1891: RG12,3380,100,2 sch:6.Cert/transcript held
  2. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1901: RG13,3885,111,24 sch:143.Cert/transcript held
  3. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1911: RG14,24917,472/5,5 sch:201.Cert/transcript held
  4. [S88] Ext. Research : Miss B Spieth (136).
  5. [S89] Ext. Research : Mrs J Jackson (1812).
  6. [S41] FreeCen : C: 1891: RG12,3380,100,2 sch:6.Cert/transcript held
  7. [S21] PRO Cert : B: 1906/2: Burnley,8e,261,488. Cert/transcript held
  8. [S22] Old Parochial Records (England/Wales) : Downloaded from the FreeBMD website.
  9. [S76] Memorial Stone : Colne, Colne Cemetery, Sect.B, Plot 54.
  10. [S21] PRO Cert : M: 1930/2: Burnley,8e,658,14. Cert/transcript held
  11. [S99] Personal knowledge : Miss B Spieth.
  12. [S64] MyHeritage : From MyHeritage "Riley" tree, managed by T Riley.
  13. [S31] UK Records : 1939 Register of England & Wales (data accessed through https://www.myheritage.com).