Ruth Dickensen

Brief Life History of Ruth

Ruth Dickensen was born on 6 September 1831, in Handsworth, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom as the daughter of James Dickinson and Hannah. She married Charles Nicholson on 22 August 1848, in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 1 daughter.

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Family Time Line

Charles Nicholson
1830–1902
Ruth Dickensen
1831–
Marriage: 22 August 1848
Rebecca Nicholson
1851–1852
Arthur Nicholson
1852–1933

Sources (9)

  • Ruth Nicholson in household of Charles Nicholson, "England and Wales Census, 1851"
  • Ruth Dickinson, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
  • Ruth, "England, Yorkshire, Parish Registers, 1538-2016"

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World Events (8)

1833 · The Factory Act Restricts Child Labor

The Factory Act restricted the hours women and children could work in textile mills. No child under the age of 9 were allowed to work, and children ages 9-13 could not work longer than 9 hours per day. Children up to the age of 13 were required to receive at least two hours of schooling, six days per week.

1843

Dickens A Christmas Carol was first published.

1863 · Lendal Bridge Opened

The Lendal Bridge was opened in 1863, after a previous failed attempt at building it Thomas Page was brought in to design it. It is an iron bridge styled with the gothic style popular in England. When it was first opened, it was a toll bridge but in 1894, it accepted it’s last toll.

Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Dicun, a pet form of Richard (see Dicken ) + son.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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History of Charles Nicholson (1830-1902)

Footnotes as noted in parentheses ( ) at end of document. CHARLES NICHOLSON was the fourth child of William Nicholson and Maria Cawkwell. He was born 25 Jan 1830 and christened on 21 Feb 1830 in the …

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