Brief Life History of James
When James Gaskill was born about 1825, in Ashworth, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, his father, Joseph Gaskell, was 33 and his mother, Hannah Whitworth, was 30. He married Elizabeth Holt on 1 February 1852, in Rochdale, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 1 daughter. He lived in Broughton, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom in 1861 and Prestwich, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom in 1871.
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Sources (10)
- James Gaskill in household of Joseph Gaskill, "England and Wales Census, 1841"
- James Gaskill, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- James Gaskill, "England Marriages, 1538–1973"
Spouse and Children
1825– Male
1828– Female
Children (4)
1852– Female
1854– Male
1855– Male
1859– Male
Parents and Siblings
1794– Male
1796–1862 Female
Siblings (12)
1816– Male
1818–1837 Female
1820– Female
1824–1852 Female
1822– Female
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World Events (8)
1825 · Museum of Lancashire
Age 0
1830
Age 5
1859 · Lancashire Rifle Volunteers
Age 34
Name Meaning
English (Lancashire): habitational name from Gatesgill in Cumbria, from Old Norse geit ‘goat’ + skáli ‘shelter’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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