James Ainsworth

Born in 1810 in Stourpaine, Dorset, England.
Married in 1829 in Child Okeford, Dorset to Jane Saint.
Married again in 1835 in Turnworth, Dorset to Mary Ann Knight.
Died in 1898 in Blandford at age 88.

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Birth

Christened on the 29th of April 1810 in Stourpaine, Dorset, England.

Source:  Sylvia Mather (sylvia_mather@hotmail.com) and Clare Sefton.

The Bishop's Transcripts for Stourpaine begin at 1813, so James's baptism not found there.

Marriage

1829 - Marriage in the Parish of Child Okeford, Dorset.


James Ainsworth of the Parish of Stourpain and Jane Saint of this Parish were married in this Church by Banns this fourth Day of November in the Year one Thousand eight Hundred and Twenty Nine.
By me C.E. North, Rector.

This marriage was solemnized between us
        James Ainsworth X his mark
        Jane Saint X her mark

In the Presence of
        Elisha Ball
        Sarah Small

Source:  LDS Microfilm 1239215 Bundle 3A Page 2.

Jane Saint was buried in 1834 in Child Okeford.

1834 - Burials in Child Okeford.


Jane    Answood   Child         October    32    C.E. North
                                Okeford    the
                                                 12th

Source:  LDS Microfilm 1239215.

1835 - Marriage in the Turnworth, Dorset.


Marriages Solemnized in the Parish of Turnwood in the County of Dorset in the Year 1835.

James Answorth of the Parish of Stourpaine Co. of Dorset and Mary Anne Knight of this Parish were Married in this Church by Banns with Consent of ____ this twenty-seventh Day of September in the Year One Thousand eight hundred and thirty-five.
By me Thomas Tyswhitt, Rector

This Marriage was solemnized between us
    James Answorth his X mark.
    Mary Anne Knight her X mark.

In the Presence of
    Henry Knight his X mark,
    Maria Knight her X mark.

Source:  LDS Microfilm 1239252  Turnworth, Dorset.

Note that the names Turnworth and Turnwood are interchangeable.

Death

1898 - Death in the Sub-district of Blandford in the County of Dorset - Entry 90.

When died    Eighth April 1898
Where died    The Workhouse, Blandford
Name    James Ainsworth
Sex    Male
Age    88 years
Occupation    Farm Labourer of Stourpaine
Cause of death    Senile Decay
Certified    S.E. Baxter, MRCS
Informant    Thomas Cock, Master, The Workhouse, Blandford

Source:  Copy of Death Certificate,  St. Catherine's Index:  Apr-Jun 1898 Blandford Vol 5a Page 143, and Sylvia Mather (sylvia_mather@hotmail.com) and Clare Sefton.

Ancestors

...........................................unknown
...........................................unknown
........................Stephen Ainsworth
James Ainsworth
........................Hannah New
...........................................unknown
...........................................unknown

Brothers and Sisters

  1. James Ainsworth (Agricultural Labourer) was christened on the 29th of April 1810 in Stourpaine, Dorset, married on the 4th of November 1829 in Child Okeford, Dorset to Jane Saint, and married again on the 27th of September 1835 in Turnworth, Dorset to Mary Ann Knight.  Jane Brown Saint was christened on the 27th of December 1801 to John and Sarah Saint.
  2. William Ainsworth was christened on the 2nd of February 1813 in Stourpaine, Dorset.  William was buried on the 12th of September 1813 in Stourpaine.
  3. John Ainsworth was christened on the 24th of July 1814 in Stourpaine, Dorset.  John was buried on the 28th of December 1837 in Stourpaine at the age of 23.
  4. Jane Ainsworth was christened on the 13th of April 1817 in Stourpaine, Dorset.
  5. Ann Ainsworth was christened on the 27th of August 1820 in Stourpaine, Dorset.
Source:  Sylvia Mather (sylvia_mather@hotmail.com) and Clare Sefton.

Descendants


<<<< Jane Ainsworth's brothers and sisters >>>>

Census

1841 Census - Blandford Forum, Dorset. - HO 107/294/1 Page 34/6.

Salisbury Street.

James Ainsworth 25 Ag. Lab. y
Mary Do. 25   y
Elizabeth Do. 11   y
James Do. 9   y
Mary Do. 7   y
Martha Do. 4   y
Abithar Do. 2   y
 

1841 Census - Stourpain, Dorset. - HO 107/277/15 Page 4/2.

James' father and sister Ann.

Stephen Ainsworth 50 Ag. Lab. y
Ann Do. 20   y
Hannah Do. 3   y

1851 Census - Stourpaine, Blandford, Dorset. - LDS Microfilm 0221000 ED 10 Page 3.

Water Street, Stourpaine.

George Knight may possibly be a child of Mary's by a previous marriage.  Possibly the son of Thomas Knight and Mary Ann Goddard.  A James Ainsworth of Stourpaine married a Mary Ann Knight on the 27th of September 1835 in Turnworth.
 

James Ainsworth Head Mar 42 Ag. Lab. Dorset Spetisbury
Mary A. Do. Wife Mar 43 . Do. Stourpain
Martha Do. Daur U 14 Scholar Do. Do.
Tabitha Do. Daur U 12 Do. Do. Do.
Jane Do. Daur . 3 Do. Do. Do.
John Do. Son . 1mo . Do. Do.
George Knight Son in Law U 22 Ag. Lab. Do. Turnworth

1861 Census - Stourpaine, Blandford, Dorset. - LDS Microfilm 0542797 ED 7 Page 3.

13 West Street, Stourpaine.

Jane's future husband, Philip Dennis, is staying as a lodger at 3 West Street.
 

James Ainsworth Head Mar 51 Ag. Lab. Dorset Stourpaine
Mary A. Do. Wife Mar 50 . Do. Spetisbury
Tabitha Do. Daur U 22 Ag. Lab. Do. Stourpaine
Jane Do. Daur . 13 . Do. Do.
John Do. Son . 10 Ag. Lab. Do. Do.

1871 Census - Stourpaine, Blandford, Dorset. - LDS Microfilm 0830890 ED 7 Page 17.

Corner Cottage, Stourpaine.
 

James Ainsworth Head Mar 61 Ag. Lab. Dorset Stourpaine
Mary Do. Wife Mar 60 . Do. Spetisbury

1881 Census - Stourpaine, Blandford, Dorset. - LDS Microfilm 1341504 ED 7 Page 6.

Water Street, Stourpaine.
 

James Ainsworth Head Mar 71 Ag. Lab. Dorset Stourpaine
Mary A. Do. Wife Mar 67 . Do. Spettisbury
Philip J. Dennis Grandson Unm 18 Blacksmith Do. Stourpaine
Martha Do. " Daur Do. 16 Glover Do. Do.

1891 Census - Stourpaine, Blandford, Dorset. - LDS Microfiche 6096744, 3 of 4, Entry 82.

Corner, 2 rooms, Stourpaine.

Mary Ann has now died.  James has three of Jane's children living with him.  Jane is just next door.
 

James Ainsworth Head Widr 81 Agricultural Labourer Dorset Stourpaine
Arthur Dennis Grand Son S 16 Agricultural Labourer Do. Do.
Edwin Do. Grand Son   12 Cowboy Ag. Do. Do.
William Do. Grand Son   5 Scholar Do. Do.

Homes and Schools

Occupation

Other Comments

Clare Sefton
        James Ainsworth (1810) and Jane Saint
        Elizabeth Sarah Ainsworth (1830)

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