Cootes Family Tree - Person Page 12

Harry Topping

M, #276, b. between January 1882 and March 1882

Parents

Father	William Topping (b. 14 May 1841, d. May 1899)
Mother	Sarah Ann Betterley (b. 12 February 1845, d. 1918)

Biography

Person Source¹
Birth	between January 1882 and March 1882	Harry Topping was born between January 1882 and March 1882 in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB.^1,2
Occupation	5 April 1891	On 5 April 1891 Harry Topping was a clerk packer.³
Occupation	31 March 1901	On 31 March 1901 Harry Topping was a clerk (packers.)⁴

Last Edited

25 October 2009

Citations

[S79] Ancestry.co.uk, Census Type: Census 5 April 1891, Census Place: 19 Rigby Street, Salford, England, Url: www.ancestry.co.uk, PRO Reference - RG 9/2913
[S22] Free BMD, Url: http://www.freebmd.org.uk, GRO Reference - Births, January-March 1882 Quarter, Salford, Volume 8d, page 137
[S30] Genes Reunited, Url: http://www.genesreunited.co.uk, Information supplied by Marjorie Knipe
[S85] Ancestry.co.uk, Census Type: Census 31 March 1901, Census Place: 25 Kempster Street, Broughton, Salford, England, Url: www.ancestry.co.uk, PRO Reference - RG 13/3723

Family Explorer

John Topping

M, #277, b. between July 1869 and September 1869, d. about 1952

Parents

Father	William Topping (b. 14 May 1841, d. May 1899)
Mother	Sarah Ann Betterley (b. 12 February 1845, d. 1918)

Family: Margaret Joyce (b. 1866)

Son	John Topping (b. between July 1890 and September 1890)
Son	Edward Topping (b. between April 1892 and June 1892)
Daughter	Mary Topping (b. 1894)
Daughter	Frances Topping (b. between January 1896 and March 1896)
Son	William Topping (b. between July 1898 and September 1898)
Son	Thomas Topping (b. between October 1900 and December 1900)
Son	Richard Topping (b. 1903)
Son	Joseph Topping (b. 1905)
Son	Henry Topping+ (b. 27 October 1908, d. 1 January 1977)

John Topping

Biography

Birth	between July 1869 and September 1869	John Topping was born between July 1869 and September 1869 in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB.^1,2,3
Marriage	between October 1889 and December 1889	He and Margaret Joyce were married between October 1889 and December 1889 in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB.^4,5
Occupation	5 April 1891	On 5 April 1891 John Topping was an umbrella frame maker.²
Occupation	31 March 1901	On 31 March 1901 John Topping was a caleiner in furnace works (flue.)⁶
Death	about 1952	He died about 1952.⁴

Last Edited

1 December 2009

Citations

[S80] Ancestry.co.uk, Census Type: Census 3 April 1881, Census Place: 15 Islington Grove, Salford, Lancashire, England, Url: www.ancestry.co.uk, PRO Reference - RG 11/3964
[S83] Ancestry.co.uk, Census Type: Census 5 April 1891, Census Place: 21 Back Preston Street, Manchester, Url: www.ancestry.co.uk, PRO Reference - RG 12/3248
[S22] Free BMD, Url: http://www.freebmd.org.uk, GRO Reference - Births, July-September 1869 Quarter, Salford, Volume 8d, page 97
[S30] Genes Reunited, Url: http://www.genesreunited.co.uk, Information supplied by Marjorie Knipe
[S22] Free BMD, Url: http://www.freebmd.org.uk, GRO Reference - Marriages, October-December 1889 Quarter, Salford, Volume 8d, page 427
[S84] Ancestry.co.uk, Census Type: Census 31 March 1901, Census Place: 20 Consterdine Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, Url: www.ancestry.co.uk, PRO Reference - RG 13/3753

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William Betteley

M, #278, b. 1819, d. January 1893

Parents

Father	Thomas Betteley
Mother	Anne Bott\Bolt (b. 1795)

Family: Frances Woodland (b. 1822, d. 1907)

Daughter

Direct line ancestor of Charlotte Emma Cootes

Sarah Ann Betterley+ (b. 12 February 1845, d. 1918)

Biography

Birth	1819	William Betteley was born in 1819 in Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, England.¹
Baptism	4 July 1819	He was baptized on 4 July 1819 at St Giles in Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, England.¹
Religious Affiliation	4 July 1819	He was affiliated with Church of England on 4 July 1819.¹
Residence	4 July 1819	He lived in Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, England, on 4 July 1819.¹
Occupation	10 February 1845	On 10 February 1845 William Betteley was a tailor.²
Residence	12 February 1845	He lived in 27 Jackson Street, Manchester, England, on 12 February 1845. given as residence on marraige certificate.²
Occupation	12 February 1845	On 12 February 1845 William Betteley was a Tailor.³
Witness	19 May 1850	He witnessed the baptism of Sarah Ann Betterley on 19 May 1850 at The Cathedral in Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandB.⁴
Occupation	19 May 1850	On 19 May 1850 William Betteley was a Tailor.⁴
Residence	19 May 1850	He lived in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB, on 19 May 1850.⁴
Occupation	10 May 1862	On 10 May 1862 William Betteley was a tailor.⁵
Residence	10 May 1862	He lived in Islington Street, Salford, England, on 10 May 1862. residence given on marriage certificate.⁵
Name	1881	As of 1881, William Betteley was also known as Joseph Woodland.
Misc	1881	He As stated on the 1881 census name given as Joseph Woodland. I am not sure whether this is an error or whether his name was given incorrectly on purpose. in 1881.
Occupation	5 April 1891	On 5 April 1891 William Betteley was a tailor.⁶
Death	January 1893	He died in January 1893 at age ~74 at Rigby Street in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB.⁷
Burial	6 January 1893	He was buried on 6 January 1893 at Weaste Cemetery, Salford, in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB. Dissenters, Grave No 2629, Plot 31, 3rd Class⁷
Religious Affiliation	6 January 1893	He was affiliated with Non Conformist - Dissenters on 6 January 1893.⁷
Name	2 June 1900	As of 2 June 1900, William Betteley was also known as William Betterley.
Occupation	2 June 1900	On 2 June 1900 William Betteley was a tailor (journeyman.)⁸

Last Edited

11 June 2023

Citations

[S401] St Giles (Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, England), Register of Baptisms 1813-123, Page 201, Entry No 1608, William Betteley; digital image, Find My Past (http://www.findmypast.co.uk : Viewed and downloaded 9 Jul 2022).
[S135] Marriage Certificate - Woodland/Betteley 1845, Name Of Person: William Betteley, Second Person: Frances Woodland, Registration District: Manchester, Gro Index Ref: January-March 1845 Quarter, Volume 20, Page 467 (10 February 1845), GRO Reference - January-March 1845 Quarter, Manchester, Volume 20, Page 467
[S134] Birth Certificate - Sarah Ann Betterley, Name Of Person: Sarah Ann Betterley, Registration District: Salford Union, Gro Index Ref: 1845, March Quarter, Salford, Volume XX, Page 764 (12 February 1845, Registration Date, 24 March 1845), GRO Reference - January-March Quarter 1845, Salford, Volume XX, Page 764
[S432] St Mary, St Denys and St George/Collegiate (The Cathedral) (Manchester, Lancashire, England), Sarah Ann Betteley, Page No 191, Entry No 3, Sarah Anne Betteley; digital image, Ancestry UK (http://www.ancestry.co.uk : Viewed and downloaded 26 Feb 2023).
[S137] Marriage Certificate - Topping/Bettley, Name Of Person: William Topping, Second Person: Sarah Ann Bettley, Registration District: Salford, Gro Index Ref: April-June 1862 Quarter, Salford, Volume 08d, Page 44 (10 May 1862), GRO Reference - April-June 1862 Quarter, Salford, Volume 08d, Page 44
[S142] Ancestry.co.uk, Census Type: Census 5 April 1891, Census Place: 36 Rigby Street, Salford, Lancashire, Url: www.ancestry.co.uk, PRO Reference - RG12/3215
[S430] Salford City Council (Salford, Lancashire, England), Deceased Online Limited, Deceased Online, digital image (http://www.deceasedonline.com : Viewed and downloaded 5 Apr 2023), William Betterley; Salford City Council
[S439] Wesleyan Methodist (Irwell Street, Salford, Lancashire, Englnad), Register of Marriages 1848-1901, No page number or entry number, Frederick Else and Sarah Ann Topping; digital image, Ancestry UK (http://www.ancestry.co.uk : Viewed and downloaded 11 Jun 2023).

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Frances Woodland

F, #279, b. 1822, d. 1907

Parents

Father	William Woodland (b. 1772, d. 1850)
Mother	Mary

Family: William Betteley (b. 1819, d. January 1893)

Daughter

Sarah Ann Betterley+ (b. 12 February 1845, d. 1918)

Biography

Name		Frances Woodland was also known as Frances Betterley.¹
Note		Shown on 1901 census as "mother in law" to Frederick Else. Suggests she is Sarah Ann Topping's mother. However, the 1881 census shows a possible mother as Frances Woodland. More information is required to ascertain what are the true facts.
Birth	1822	She was born in 1822 in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB.²
Baptism	19 April 1822	She was baptized on 19 April 1822 in Manchester, EnglandB.²
Residence	19 April 1822	She lived in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB, on 19 April 1822.²
Religious Affiliation	19 April 1822	She was affiliated with Church of England on 19 April 1822.²
Residence	10 February 1845	She lived in 11 Chester Street, Hulme, Manchester, England, on 10 February 1845. residence given on marriage certificate.³
Residence	12 March 1845	She lived in 11 Queen Street, Salford, Lancashire, England, on 12 March 1845. residence given at time of Sarah Ann's birth.¹
Witness	19 May 1850	She witnessed the baptism of Sarah Ann Betterley on 19 May 1850 at The Cathedral in Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandB.⁴
Residence	19 May 1850	Frances Woodland lived in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB, on 19 May 1850.⁴
Name	31 March 1901	As of 31 March 1901, Frances Woodland was also known as Frances Bettley.⁵
Death	1907	She died in 1907 at age ~85 in SalfordB. GRO Reference - Deaths, October-December 1907, Salford, 85, Volume 8d, page 97⁶
Burial	8 October 1907	She was buried on 8 October 1907 at Weaste Cemetery in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB. Grave No 2629, Plot No Sq 31, Class D⁶
Religious Affiliation	8 October 1907	She was affiliated with Non Conformist - Dissenters on 8 October 1907.⁶
Residence	8 October 1907	She lived in Broughton, Lancashire, EnglandB, on 8 October 1907.⁶

Last Edited

5 April 2023

Citations

[S134] Birth Certificate - Sarah Ann Betterley, Name Of Person: Sarah Ann Betterley, Registration District: Salford Union, Gro Index Ref: 1845, March Quarter, Salford, Volume XX, Page 764 (12 February 1845, Registration Date, 24 March 1845), GRO Reference - January-March Quarter 1845, Salford, Volume XX, Page 764
[S356] St Mary, St Denys and St George/Collegiate (The Cathedral) (Manchester, Lancashire, England), Register of Baptisms 1822, Page 125, Entry No 999, Frances Woodland; digital image, Ancestry UK (http://www.ancestry.co.uk : Viewed and downloaded 14 Jun 2021).
[S135] Marriage Certificate - Woodland/Betteley 1845, Name Of Person: William Betteley, Second Person: Frances Woodland, Registration District: Manchester, Gro Index Ref: January-March 1845 Quarter, Volume 20, Page 467 (10 February 1845), GRO Reference - January-March 1845 Quarter, Manchester, Volume 20, Page 467
[S432] St Mary, St Denys and St George/Collegiate (The Cathedral) (Manchester, Lancashire, England), Sarah Ann Betteley, Page No 191, Entry No 3, Sarah Anne Betteley; digital image, Ancestry UK (http://www.ancestry.co.uk : Viewed and downloaded 26 Feb 2023).
[S85] Ancestry.co.uk, Census Type: Census 31 March 1901, Census Place: 25 Kempster Street, Broughton, Salford, England, Url: www.ancestry.co.uk, PRO Reference - RG 13/3723
[S430] Salford City Council (Salford, Lancashire, England), Deceased Online Limited, Deceased Online, digital image (http://www.deceasedonline.com : Viewed and downloadded 21 Feb 2023), Frances Betteley; Salford City Council

Family Explorer

Margaret Joyce

F, #280, b. 1866

Family: John Topping (b. between July 1869 and September 1869, d. about 1952)

Son	John Topping (b. between July 1890 and September 1890)
Son	Edward Topping (b. between April 1892 and June 1892)
Daughter	Mary Topping (b. 1894)
Daughter	Frances Topping (b. between January 1896 and March 1896)
Son	William Topping (b. between July 1898 and September 1898)
Son	Thomas Topping (b. between October 1900 and December 1900)
Son	Richard Topping (b. 1903)
Son	Joseph Topping (b. 1905)
Son	Henry Topping+ (b. 27 October 1908, d. 1 January 1977)

Margaret Joyce

Biography

Name		Margaret Joyce was also known as Topping.^1,2
Birth	1866	She was born in 1866 in Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandB.^1,3
Marriage	between October 1889 and December 1889	John Topping and she were married between October 1889 and December 1889 in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB.^1,2
Occupation	5 April 1891	On 5 April 1891 Margaret Joyce was a cotton waste packer.³

Last Edited

19 December 2009

Citations

[S30] Genes Reunited, Url: http://www.genesreunited.co.uk, Information supplied by Marjorie Knipe
[S22] Free BMD, Url: http://www.freebmd.org.uk, GRO Reference - Marriages, October-December 1889 Quarter, Salford, Volume 8d, page 427
[S83] Ancestry.co.uk, Census Type: Census 5 April 1891, Census Place: 21 Back Preston Street, Manchester, Url: www.ancestry.co.uk, PRO Reference - RG 12/3248

Family Explorer

John Topping

M, #281, b. between July 1890 and September 1890

Parents

Father	John Topping (b. between July 1869 and September 1869, d. about 1952)
Mother	Margaret Joyce (b. 1866)

Biography

Person Source^1,2
Birth	between July 1890 and September 1890	John Topping was born between July 1890 and September 1890 in Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandB.^2,3

Last Edited

19 December 2009

Citations

[S30] Genes Reunited, Url: http://www.genesreunited.co.uk, Information supplied by Margaret Knipe
[S83] Ancestry.co.uk, Census Type: Census 5 April 1891, Census Place: 21 Back Preston Street, Manchester, Url: www.ancestry.co.uk, PRO Reference - RG 12/3248
[S22] Free BMD, Url: http://www.freebmd.org.uk, GRO Reference - Births, July-September Quarter 1890, Manchester, Volume 8d, page 299

Family Explorer

Edward Topping

M, #282, b. between April 1892 and June 1892

Parents

Father	John Topping (b. between July 1869 and September 1869, d. about 1952)
Mother	Margaret Joyce (b. 1866)

Biography

Person Source^1,2
Birth	between April 1892 and June 1892	Edward Topping was born between April 1892 and June 1892 in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB.^1,3

Last Edited

19 December 2009

Citations

[S84] Ancestry.co.uk, Census Type: Census 31 March 1901, Census Place: 20 Consterdine Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, Url: www.ancestry.co.uk, PRO Reference - RG 13/3753
[S30] Genes Reunited, Url: http://www.genesreunited.co.uk, Information supplied by Margaret Knipe
[S22] Free BMD, Url: http://www.freebmd.org.uk, GRO Reference - Births, April-June 1892 Quarter, Salford, Volume 8d, page 93

Family Explorer

Mary Topping

F, #283, b. 1894

Parents

Father	John Topping (b. between July 1869 and September 1869, d. about 1952)
Mother	Margaret Joyce (b. 1866)

Mary Topping

Biography

Birth

1894

Mary Topping was born in 1894 in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB.¹

Last Edited

19 December 2009

Citations

[S84] Ancestry.co.uk, Census Type: Census 31 March 1901, Census Place: 20 Consterdine Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, Url: www.ancestry.co.uk, PRO Reference - RG 13/3753

Family Explorer

Frances Topping

F, #284, b. between January 1896 and March 1896

Parents

Father	John Topping (b. between July 1869 and September 1869, d. about 1952)
Mother	Margaret Joyce (b. 1866)

Frances Topping

Biography

Birth

between January 1896 and March 1896

Frances Topping was born between January 1896 and March 1896 in Manchester, EnglandB.^1,2

Last Edited

19 December 2009

Citations

[S84] Ancestry.co.uk, Census Type: Census 31 March 1901, Census Place: 20 Consterdine Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, Url: www.ancestry.co.uk, PRO Reference - RG 13/3753
[S22] Free BMD, Url: http://www.freebmd.org.uk, GRO Reference - Births, January-March 1896 Quarter, Manchester, Volume 8d, page 292

Family Explorer

William Topping

M, #285, b. between July 1898 and September 1898

Parents

Father	John Topping (b. between July 1869 and September 1869, d. about 1952)
Mother	Margaret Joyce (b. 1866)

Biography

Person Source^1,2
Birth	between July 1898 and September 1898	William Topping was born between July 1898 and September 1898 in Manchester, EnglandB.^2,3

Last Edited

19 December 2009

Citations

[S30] Genes Reunited, Url: http://www.genesreunited.co.uk, Information supplied by Margaret Knipe
[S84] Ancestry.co.uk, Census Type: Census 31 March 1901, Census Place: 20 Consterdine Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, Url: www.ancestry.co.uk, PRO Reference - RG 13/3753
[S22] Free BMD, Url: http://www.freebmd.org.uk, GRO Reference - Births, July-September 1898 Quarter, Manchester, Volume 8d, page 308

Family Explorer

Thomas Topping

M, #286, b. between October 1900 and December 1900

Parents

Father	John Topping (b. between July 1869 and September 1869, d. about 1952)
Mother	Margaret Joyce (b. 1866)

Thomas Topping

Biography

Birth

between October 1900 and December 1900

Thomas Topping was born between October 1900 and December 1900 in Manchester, EnglandB.^1,2

Last Edited

19 December 2009

Citations

[S84] Ancestry.co.uk, Census Type: Census 31 March 1901, Census Place: 20 Consterdine Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, Url: www.ancestry.co.uk, PRO Reference - RG 13/3753
[S22] Free BMD, Url: http://www.freebmd.org.uk, GRO Reference - Births, October-December 1900 Quarter, Manchester, Volume 8d, page 287

Family Explorer

Richard Topping

M, #287, b. 1903

Parents

Father	John Topping (b. between July 1869 and September 1869, d. about 1952)
Mother	Margaret Joyce (b. 1866)

Richard Topping

Biography

Birth

1903

Richard Topping was born in 1903.

Last Edited

23 December 2022

Family Explorer

Henry Topping

M, #288, b. 27 October 1908, d. 1 January 1977

Parents

Father	John Topping (b. between July 1869 and September 1869, d. about 1952)
Mother	Margaret Joyce (b. 1866)

Family: Alice Astley (b. 16 September 1907, d. 1982)

Son	Topping
Daughter	Topping+

Henry Topping

Biography

Occupation		Henry Topping was a bricklayer.¹
Occupation		Henry Topping was a Professional footballer for Manchester North End. Position played full back.
Occupation		Henry Topping was a Professional footballer for Wigan Athletic. Position played full back.
Occupation		Henry Topping was a Professional footballer for Horwich Railway Mechanics Institute. Position played full back.
Occupation		Henry Topping was a Played football for United Glassblowers in his youth career. Position played full back.
Birth	27 October 1908	He was born on 27 October 1908 in Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandB.²
Occupation	1932	In 1932 Henry Topping was a Professional footballer for Manchester United. Position played full back.
Description	1932	He was described as 5ft 10" tall and weighed 12st 10lbs in 1932.
Occupation	May 1935	In May 1935 Henry Topping was a Professional footballer for Barnsley. Position played full back.
Occupation	1936	In 1936 Henry Topping was a Professional footballer for Macclesfield. Position played full back.
Marriage	11 August 1936	He and Alice Astley were married on 11 August 1936 in Monsal.¹
Death	1 January 1977	He died on 1 January 1977 at age 68 in Blackley. at home.²

Last Edited

23 December 2022

Citations

[S30] Genes Reunited, Url: http://www.genesreunited.co.uk, Information supplied by Margaret Knipe (her source was from immediate family)
[S30] Genes Reunited, Url: http://www.genesreunited.co.uk, Information supplied by Margaret Knipe (her source was immediate family)

Family Explorer

Alice Astley

F, #289, b. 16 September 1907, d. 1982

Family: Henry Topping (b. 27 October 1908, d. 1 January 1977)

Son	Topping
Daughter	Topping+

Biography

Name		Alice Astley was also known as Alice Topping.¹
Birth	16 September 1907	She was born on 16 September 1907 in Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandB.¹
Marriage	11 August 1936	Henry Topping and she were married on 11 August 1936 in Monsal.¹
Death	1982	She died in 1982 at age ~75 in At home, Blackley.¹

Last Edited

31 July 2020

Citations

[S30] Genes Reunited, Url: http://www.genesreunited.co.uk, Information supplied by Margaret Knipe (her source was from immediate family)

Family Explorer

James ("Jim") Johnston

M, #292, b. 25 May 1924, d. 2005

Family: Topping

Son	Johnston
Son	Johnston
Daughter	Johnston

Biography

Marriage		James ("Jim") Johnston and Topping were married.¹
Occupation		James ("Jim") Johnston was a miller/engineer.¹
Person Source¹
Birth	25 May 1924	He was born on 25 May 1924 in Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandB.¹
Death	2005	He died in 2005 at age ~81 in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England.¹

Last Edited

12 August 2022

Citations

[S30] Genes Reunited, Url: http://www.genesreunited.co.uk, Information supplied by Margaret Knipe (her source was from immediate family)

Family Explorer

John Topping

M, #296, b. between 1799 and 1805, d. 1857

Family: Maria Topping (b. between 1801 and 1804, d. 1865)

Daughter	Mary Topping+ (b. 1829)
Son	George Topping (b. 1831, d. 1870)
Son	John Topping (b. 1832)
Son	Thomas Topping (b. 1837)
Daughter	Elizabeth Topping (b. 1838, d. 1882)
Son	William Topping+ (b. 14 May 1841, d. May 1899)

Biography

Marriage	MAYBE 1823	John Topping and Maria Topping were married MAYBE 1823.
Birth	between 1799 and 1805	He was born between 1799 and 1805.¹
Witness	2 July 1837	He witnessed the baptism of Thomas Topping on 2 July 1837 in Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandB.²
Occupation	2 July 1837	On 2 July 1837 John Topping was a Joiner.²
Residence	2 July 1837	He lived in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB, on 2 July 1837.²
Witness	14 May 1841	He witnessed the birth of William Topping on 14 May 1841 at Withnalls Court in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB.^3,4
Residence	14 May 1841	John Topping lived at Withnalls Court in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB, on 14 May 1841.
Occupation	14 May 1841	On 14 May 1841 John Topping was a Joiner.
Census	6 June 1841	He appeared in the census on 6 June 1841 at Withnalls Court in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB.⁵
Occupation	6 June 1841	On 6 June 1841 John Topping was a Joiner.⁵
Death	1857	He died in 1857 in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB.⁶
Witness	17 February 1857	He witnessed the marriage of Anthony Stephenson and Elizabeth Topping on 17 February 1857.⁷
Occupation	17 February 1857	On 17 February 1857 John Topping was a Joiner.⁷
Burial	16 August 1857	He was buried on 16 August 1857 at Wesleyan Methodist, Irwell Street, in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB.⁶

Last Edited

14 April 2023

Citations

[S30] Genes Reunited, Url: http://www.genesreunited.co.uk, Information supplied by Margaret Knipe
[S286] St Mary, St Denys and St George (The Cathedral) (Manchester, Lancashire, England), Register of Baptisms 1813, Page 491, Entry No 3928, Thomas Topping; digital image, Ancestry UK (http://www.ancestry.co.uk : Viewed and downloaded 26 Mar 2021).
[S22] Free BMD, Url: http://www.freebmd.org.uk, GRO Reference - Births, April-June 1841 Quarter, Salford, Volume 20, page 764
[S79] Ancestry.co.uk, Census Type: Census 5 April 1891, Census Place: 19 Rigby Street, Salford, England, Url: www.ancestry.co.uk, PRO Reference - RG 9/2913
[S297] National Archives, "1841 England Census", digital image, Ancestry, Ancestry UK (http://www.ancestry.co.uk : Viewed and Downloaded 18 Feb 2023), Withanlls Court; National Archives. Census 1841
[S285] Wesleyan Methodist (Irwell Street, Salford, Lancashire, England), Register of Burials 1852-1857, No page given, John Topping; digital image, Ancestry UK (http://www.ancestry.co.uk : Viewed and downloaded 26 Mar 2021).
[S429] Collegiate and Parish Church (The Cathedral) (St Mary, St Denys, St George) (Manchester, Lancashire, England), Register of Marriages 1857, Page 152, Entry No 304, Anthony Stephenson and Elizabeth Topping; digital image, Ancestry UK (http://www.ancestry.co.uk : Viewed and downloaded 18 Feb 2023).

Family Explorer

Maria Topping

F, #297, b. between 1801 and 1804, d. 1865

Family: John Topping (b. between 1799 and 1805, d. 1857)

Daughter	Mary Topping+ (b. 1829)
Son	George Topping (b. 1831, d. 1870)
Son	John Topping (b. 1832)
Son	Thomas Topping (b. 1837)
Daughter	Elizabeth Topping (b. 1838, d. 1882)
Son	William Topping+ (b. 14 May 1841, d. May 1899)

Biography

Marriage	MAYBE 1823	John Topping and Maria Topping were married MAYBE 1823.
Birth	between 1801 and 1804	She was born between 1801 and 1804 in Carlisle, Cumbria, England.^1,2
Witness	2 July 1837	She witnessed the baptism of Thomas Topping on 2 July 1837 in Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandB.³
Residence	2 July 1837	She lived in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB, on 2 July 1837.³
Witness	14 May 1841	She witnessed the birth of William Topping on 14 May 1841 at Withnalls Court in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB.^4,5
Residence	14 May 1841	She lived at Withnalls Court in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB, on 14 May 1841.
Occupation	7 April 1861	On 7 April 1861 Maria Topping was a house servant.²
Death	1865	She died in 1865 at Queen Street in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB.⁶
Burial	19 December 1865	She was buried on 19 December 1865 at Weaste Cemetery in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB. Plot 14, Common⁶
Religious Affiliation	19 December 1865	She was affiliated with Non conformist - dissenters on 19 December 1865.⁶

Last Edited

14 April 2023

Citations

[S30] Genes Reunited, Url: http://www.genesreunited.co.uk, Information supplied by Margaret Knipe
[S82] Ancestry.co.uk, Census Type: Census 7 April 1861, Census Place: 7 Thompson Street, Salford, Lancashire, England, Url: www.ancestry.co.uk, PRO Reference - RG 9/2194
[S286] St Mary, St Denys and St George (The Cathedral) (Manchester, Lancashire, England), Register of Baptisms 1813, Page 491, Entry No 3928, Thomas Topping; digital image, Ancestry UK (http://www.ancestry.co.uk : Viewed and downloaded 26 Mar 2021).
[S22] Free BMD, Url: http://www.freebmd.org.uk, GRO Reference - Births, April-June 1841 Quarter, Salford, Volume 20, page 764
[S79] Ancestry.co.uk, Census Type: Census 5 April 1891, Census Place: 19 Rigby Street, Salford, England, Url: www.ancestry.co.uk, PRO Reference - RG 9/2913
[S430] Salford City Council (Salford, Lancashire, England), Deceased Online Limited, Deceased Online, digital image (http://www.deceasedonline.com : Viewed and downloaded 19 Feb 2023), Maria Topping; Salford City Council

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George Topping

M, #298, b. 1831, d. 1870

Parents

Father	John Topping (b. between 1799 and 1805, d. 1857)
Mother	Maria Topping (b. between 1801 and 1804, d. 1865)

Biography

Person Source¹
Birth	1831	George Topping was born in 1831 in Wavertree, Lancashire, EnglandB.^1,2
Occupation	7 April 1861	On 7 April 1861 George Topping was a brass finisher.²
Death	1870	He died in 1870 at age ~39 at Workhouse in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB.³
Burial	30 September 1870	He was buried on 30 September 1870 at Weaste Cemetery in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB. Common plot³
Religious Affiliation	30 September 1870	He was affiliated with Non conformist - dissenters on 30 September 1870.³

Last Edited

5 April 2023

Citations

[S30] Genes Reunited, Url: http://www.genesreunited.co.uk, Information supplied by Margaret Knipe
[S82] Ancestry.co.uk, Census Type: Census 7 April 1861, Census Place: 7 Thompson Street, Salford, Lancashire, England, Url: www.ancestry.co.uk, PRO Reference - RG 9/2194
[S430] Salford City Council (Salford, Lancashire, England), Deceased Online Limited, Deceased Online, digital image (http://www.deceasedonline.com : Viewed and downloaded 19 Feb 2023), George Topping; Salford City Council

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Thomas Topping

M, #299, b. 1837

Parents

Father	John Topping (b. between 1799 and 1805, d. 1857)
Mother	Maria Topping (b. between 1801 and 1804, d. 1865)

Family: Sarah Miller

Biography

Birth	1837	Thomas Topping was born in 1837 in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB.^1,2,3
Baptism	2 July 1837	He was baptized on 2 July 1837 in Manchester, Lancashire, EnglandB.³
Religious Affiliation	2 July 1837	He was affiliated with Church of England on 2 July 1837.³
Residence	2 July 1837	He lived in Salford, Lancashire, EnglandB, on 2 July 1837.³
Occupation	7 April 1861	On 7 April 1861 Thomas Topping was a brass finisher.²
Marriage	1869	He and Sarah Miller were married in 1869.

Last Edited

18 February 2023

Citations

[S30] Genes Reunited, Url: http://www.genesreunited.co.uk, Information supplied by Margaret Knipe
[S82] Ancestry.co.uk, Census Type: Census 7 April 1861, Census Place: 7 Thompson Street, Salford, Lancashire, England, Url: www.ancestry.co.uk, PRO Reference - RG 9/2194
[S286] St Mary, St Denys and St George (The Cathedral) (Manchester, Lancashire, England), Register of Baptisms 1813, Page 491, Entry No 3928, Thomas Topping; digital image, Ancestry UK (http://www.ancestry.co.uk : Viewed and downloaded 26 Mar 2021).

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Annie Duray

F, #300, b. 1844

Parents

Father	Duray
Mother	Mary Topping (b. 1829)

Biography

Birth

1844

Annie Duray was born in 1844 in JerseyB. granddaughter to Maria Topping as stated on the census 1861. However, it is unknown which Topping is her parent.¹

Last Edited

4 July 2021

Citations

[S82] Ancestry.co.uk, Census Type: Census 7 April 1861, Census Place: 7 Thompson Street, Salford, Lancashire, England, Url: www.ancestry.co.uk, PRO Reference - RG 9/2194