The Rothwell Family Part 2 - Alice Ann Rothwell (1844-1872)

In order to start looking at the information I have about the Rothwell family, I'm going to have a more in-depth look at my three-times great grandmother, Alice Ann Rothwell and what I know about her

Ancestor Profile: Alice Ann Rothwell
Full Name: Alice Ann Rothwell
Birth: 11 November 1844, Blackburn, Lancashire, England [D01711]
Baptism: 23 February 1845, Saint Mary, Blackburn, Lancashire, England [D00085]
Death: 8 March 1872, Blackburn, Lancashire, England [D00688]
Cause of Death: Hemorrhage (Uterine) [D00688]

Biography: Alice Ann Rothwell was born on November 11, 1844, in Blackburn, Lancashire, England. She was baptized on February 23, 1845, at Saint Mary Church in Blackburn. Throughout her life, Alice resided in various locations within Blackburn, contributing to the fabric of the local community.

Alice spent her early years at Back Lane, where she lived from birth. In 1851, she worked as a scholar and resided at Ewood Bridge. By 1861, she had become a throstle spinner and lived at 6 Swarbuck Street.

On June 28, 1864, Alice married James Taylor, a blacksmith in Blackburn. The couple resided at 43 Forrest Street shortly after their marriage and later moved to 49 Forrest Street in October 1864. Alice continued her life in Blackburn, living at 42 Milham Street in 1871.

Alice's life was cut short on March 8, 1872, when she passed away due to a uterine hemorrhage. At the time of her death, she was still residing at 42 Milham Street.

Family:
Father: Henry Rothwell (circa 1812 - 1875?)
Mother: Alice Hacking (circa 1807 - 1889?)

Spouse: James Taylor (September 30, 1845 - April 17, 1893) [D00866]

Children:

• Jane Taylor (1864 - 1941)
• Mary Alice Taylor (1867 - )
• William Charles Taylor (1870 - )

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Sources:
[D00085] Saint Mary, Blackburn (Blackburn, Lancashire, England), "Baptism Record - Alice Ann Rothwell"; FHL microfilm Batch No. C110009; Dates 1844 - 1845; Source Call No. 1278805.

[D00688] England and Wales, death certificate for Alice Ann Taylor, died March 8 1872; citing 8e/286/305, M quarter 1872, Blackburn registration district, Blackburn sub-district; General Register Office, Southport.

[D00866] England and Wales, marriage certificate for James Taylor and Alice Ann Rothwell, married jun 28 1864; citing 8e/452/216, J quarter 1864, Blackburn registration district, Blackburn sub-district; General Register Office, Southport.

[D01711] England and Wales, birth certificate for Alice Ann Rothwell, born 11 November 1844; citing 08e/350/221, 4 quarter 1844, Blackburn registration district, Blackburn sub-district; General Register Office, Southport.