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A REGISTER OF MARRIAGES IN THE PARISH OF HAWKSHEAD, LANCASHIRE - Notes
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Edited by KATHLEEN LEONARD, M.A.
Copyright © Hawkshead Parochial Church Council, 1969
Transcribed into computer-readable form by MARTIN LEONARD, 2005
STATISTICS
| Year | No. | Banns | Licence | Groom Mk | Bride Mk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1754 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 1755 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 11 |
| 1756 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| 1757 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 1758 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| 1759 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 1760 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 1761 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 |
| 1762 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 1763 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| 1764 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 7 |
| 1765 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 5 |
| 1766 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 1767 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| 1768 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| 1769 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| 1770 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 6 |
| 1771 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 1772 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| 1773 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| 1774 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 1775 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 10 |
| 1776 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 8 |
| 1777 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 1778 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| 1779 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| 1780 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 1781 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 1782 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 8 |
| 1783 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 1784 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| 1785 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 1786 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 15 |
| 1787 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| 1788 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| 1789 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 1790 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 1791 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| 1792 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 1793 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 1794 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 9 |
| 1795 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 1796 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 1797 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| 1798 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 1799 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1800 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8 |
| 1801 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 1802 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 1803 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| 1804 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| 1805 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| 1806 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 8 |
| 1807 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| 1808 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| 1809 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| 1810 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| 1811 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 7 |
| 1812 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 1813 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
| 1814 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 1815 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| 1816 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 1817 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 1818 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| 1819 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1820 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| 1821 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 1822 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 1823 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 1824 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| 1825 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 1826 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 6 |
| 1827 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 8 |
| 1828 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| 1829 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| 1830 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 11 |
| 1831 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| 1832 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| 1833 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| 1834 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| 1835 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| 1836 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 1837 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 928 | 565 | 363 | 201 | 490 |
NOTE concerning the 'Mark' columns above: the proportion of brides and grooms who sign by mark does not provide a true record of literacy, as there are a great number of incompetent signatures too varied to classify.
INCUMBENTS OF HAWKSHEAD:
| John Harrison | 1754 - 1761 |
| George Park | 1813 - 1829 |
| Reginald Brathwaite | 1762 - 1808 |
| Lovick Cooper | 1830 - 1832 |
| John Rees | 1810 - 1812 |
| George Park Junr | 1834 - 1837 |
NOTE: H. S. Cowper, in his 'Hawkshead, its History etc.' gives Patrick Comerford Law in 1829, but his name does not appear in the Marriage Register. Richard Martin officiated 13 times in 1830-31. During the period 1754-1837, 32 different officiating Ministers occur.
OCCUPATIONS OF BRIDEGROOMS:
| Husbandman | 173 |
| Slate-getter | 23 |
| Weaver | 20 |
| Waller | 19 |
| Tailor | 18 |
| Yeoman | 18 |
| Shoemaker | 16 |
| Carpenter (House-carpenter) | 14 |
| Gentleman | 12 |
| Tanner | 12 |
| Labourer | 10 |
| Swiller | 7 |
| Blacksmith | 7 |
6 each of: Servant, Miner, Butcher
5 each of: Sailor (Mariner), Clerk, Gardener, Woodcutter, Slater
4 each of: Collier, Miller, Hooper
3 each of: Surgeon, Shopkeeper, Hatter, Sadler
2 each of: Cordwainer, Skinner, Slate-river, Mason, Currier, Glazier, Maltster, Cooper, Chandler
1 each of: Farmer, Manufacturor, Carter, Gunsmith, Helmaker (?), Slate-merchant, Innkeeper, Attorney-at-law, Spade-maker, Shearman, Horse-farrier, Dyer, Molecatcher, Clocksmith, Linen-draper, Joiner, Stationer, Merchant, Woolspinner, Ironmonger, Clogger, Glover, Dissenting Minister, Chair-maker.
Number of grooms with a stated occupation:
1754-1810 457 out of 612 1811-1836 0 out of 305 1837 7 out of 11
STATUS OF BRIDES AND GROOMS (as far as recorded)
| Spinsters | 378 | (1754-1837) |
| Widows | 50 | (1754-1837) |
| Infants (under 21) | 52 | (1754-1837) |
| Widowers | 29 | (1754-1837) |
| Bachelors | 22 | (1826-1837) |
NUMBER OF GROOMS FROM OTHER PARISHES
| Ulverston | 64 |
| Grasmere | 30 |
| Windermere | 30 |
| Colton | 27 |
| Cartmel | 19 |
| Kendal | 12 |
| Kirkby Kendal | 11 |
| Crosthwaite | 10 |
| Kirkby Ireleth | 8 |
| Millom | 6 |
| Liverpool | 4 |
| Lancaster | 4 |
Three each from: Dalton, Heversham, Pennington, Penrith.
Two each from: Coniston, Broughton, Finsthwaite, Horton, Beethom, Blawith, Preston, St. Bees, Kirkby Lonsdale.
One each from: Aldingham, Ambleside, Ayton, Barton, Bingham, Birmingham, Blackburn, Bootle, Burnley, Castlesowerby, Church Coniston, Cross Canonby, Dacre, Dumfries, Edstone, Gosforth, Hesket, Kirkby, Lamplugh, Otley, Preston Patrick, Salford, Staveley, Tilberthwaite, Tunstal, Ulpha, Urswick, Waberthwaite, Warrington, Wigton, Winwick.
TOTAL: 286 out of 928.
NUMBER OF BRIDES FROM OTHER PARISHES
| Windermere | 5 |
| Ulverston | 4 |
| Grasmere | 4 |
| Colton | 3 |
| Millom | 3 |
| Cartmel | 2 |
| Crosthwaite | 2 |
One each from Barton, Burneston, Heversham, Kendal, Monk Coniston, Penrith.
TOTAL: 29 out of 928.
PARISH CLERKS MOST FREQUENTLY APPEARING
| John Hodgson | 1744 - 1785 |
| George Pennington | 1785 - 1801 |
| John Rooks | 1801 - 1819 |
| Samuel Green | 1800 - 1837. |