In 1910, George immigrated with his family to Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. In 1914, he returned to England and wed Mary Riley. They settled in their hometown of Walton Le Dale, Lancashire, England.

George Addison

Born: 5 NOV 1888 in Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, England

Father: John Addison (1854 to 1930)
Mother: Catherine Taylor (1856 to 1942)

Spouse: Mary Riley (1889 to 1938)

Married: 1914 in Walton Le Dale, Lancashire, England

Children:

John Terence Addison (10 DEC 1921 to 12 JAN 2002)
Mary Joan Addison (27 JUL 1924 to 12 FEB 2016)
James Addison (10 JUL 1927 to 1993)
George Patrick Addison (29 JUL 1932 to 1993)

Died: 25 NOV 1966 in Walton Le Dale, Lancashire, England

Probate:

Timeline:

1891 Walton Le Dale, Lancashire, England
1901 Walton Le Dale, Lancashire, England
1908 Death of brother, John
1910 Immigrated to America
1914 Marriage to Mary
1915 Returned to England
1921 Death of sister, Catherine
1921 Birth of son, John
1924 Birth of daughter, Mary
1926 Death of brother, Christopher
1927 Birth of son, James
1930 Death of father, John
1932 Birth of son, George
1938 Death of wife, Mary
1939 Walton Le Dale, Lancashire, England
1942 Death of mother, Catherine
1954 Death of brother, William
1959 Death of brother, Joseph
1966 Death and Burial

Occupation: cotton weaver

Records:

England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index, 1837-1915
1891 England Census Record
1901 England Census Record
Massachusetts, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1963
U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
UK and Ireland, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960
England & Wales, FreeBMD Marriage Index: 1837-1915
UK, World War I Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923
1939 England Census Record
England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966

Variations of Surname: none

In 1910, George immigrated with his family to America. They settled in the cotton mill town of Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

In March of 1914, George returned to England. He wed Mary shortly after he arrived in Walton le Dale, Lancashire, England. George then enlisted in the British Army to fight in World War I. He was discharged from service on 30 MAR 1919.

The 1939 England Census shows that George and his children were living at 39 Kittlingbourne Road in Higher Walton. This address is also listed on the 1967 probate record.

George’s Wife:

Mary Riley:

Mary was born in 1889 in Walton Le Dale, Lancashire, England. She died in 1938 in Walton Le Dale, Lancashire, England. Mary was 48 years old when she died.

Mary’s father was William Riley. He was born in 1866 in Preston, Lancashire, England. I do not know when he died.

Mary’s mother was Susan Mahoney. She was born in 1864 in Ireland. She died in 1893 in Walton Le Dale, Lancashire, England. Susan was 29 years old when she died.

Mary had two brothers:

James Riley (1888)

Joseph Riley (1892)

The 1891 England Census shows that William, Susan, and their two oldest children were living in Walton Le Dale, Lancashire, England. This document listed William’s age as 25 years old and his birthplace as Preston, Lancashire, England. He was a cotton spinner.

The 1901 England Census shows that the three children were living with their maternal grandparents.

The 1911 England Census shows that Mary and Joseph were living with their aunts, Mary and Ellen Mahoney.

I could not find William in the 1901 and 1911 England census records using his birth criteria. He may have remarried and moved from the area. He may have immigrated to America, Canada, or Australia.

Did William die before the 1901 England Census was enumerated? Did he commit a grievous crime that led to his incarceration?

Any of these scenarios might explain why the children were living with their maternal relatives.

Do you know the answers to these questions? If so, please contact me. My email is dlwakenight@yahoo.com. You can also leave a message in the Comments Section of this post.

George and Mary’s Daughter:

Mary Joan Addison:

Mary was born on 27 JUL 1924 in Walton Le Dale, Lancashire, England. She died on 12 FEB 2016 in Bridgewater, Somerset, New Jersey, USA.

Mary wed Roger Anthony DelGiorno in 1945 in Walton Le Dale, Lancashire, England. One known child was born during their marriage:

Mary Susanna DelGiorno (1945)

Roger Anthony DelGiorno was born on 30 DEC 1924 in Jersey City, Hudson, New Jersey, USA. He died on 26 FEB 2006 in Southampton, Burlington, New Jersey, USA.

The Addison Family:

The surname Addison was common along the borders of Northern England and the eastern counties of Scotland. In the period known as the Middle Ages, these Addison ancestors migrated south to settle in Cumberland, Westmoreland, and Lancashire counties in England.

The progenitor of this family line was Christopher Addison. He was born around 1788 in Bolton, Lancashire, England. Who were his parents? That is still an unanswered question.

This family lived in the Walton-le-Dale area of Lancashire, England. The four oldest children were born in Moon’s Mill which is now Higher Walton. The two youngest children were born in the parish of Cuerden. The family finally settled in Over Darwen which is five miles south of Blackburn.

Timothy Addison created a family tree on Rootweb. His ancestors lived in the parishes of Kings Meaburn, Morland, Crosthwaite, Beathwaitegreen, and Levens in northwestern England.

Is there a connection between his ancestors and the ones who migrated to Lancashire? This is where my search begins . . .

If you know the answer to this question, please contact me. My email is dlwakenight@yahoo.com. You can also leave a message in the Comments Section of this post.

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