Re: ALICE dau of Joseph
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In reply to:
Re: ALICE dau of Joseph
3/08/01
Oh wow!I think we're related!!Hee Hee.I have just started out on the daunting task of tracing my family history.I have to hand a little item referring to a Joseph Baxendale, born in 1785, the son of a Lancaster surgeon (Josiah?).In 1804 he left Lancaster, reaching London in 1806 where he found work with a linen draper.By 1809 he raised enough money to buy in to a calico printing business in Lancaster.By 1815 he was doing well enough to marry Mary Birley.He retired in 1816.In 1820 he bought in, as a sleeping partner, to the nearly bankrupt firm of Pickford Brothers Carriers and bought himself a home in London - Woodside House.The story goes on, and mentions the fact that Joseph was responsible for building a chapel on the corner of Baxendale's estate.St John;s was built and consecrated on 9 May 1832.Having established Pickfords as the principal firm of carriers, he turned his attention to the new railways.In 1845 his three sons, Lloyd, Richard and Salisbury, forced his retirement and he spent most of his time in Whetstone until his death on 24/3/1872.He is buried, with his father, his wife and several of his family, in the vault below the West end of the Church he was responsible for building.
Sorry if this was long-winded, but I am so excited that I have found (I think) a link to my family!Looking forward to hearing your comments on the above.Hopefully we can compare notes and clarify a few issues?
Cheers,
Jann Collins
(Australia)