Brief Life History of Mary
When Mary Hough was christened on 15 February 1825, in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom, her father, William Wright Hough, was 35 and her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Hough, was 38. She married Joseph Ainsworth Sr. on 24 April 1847, in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 1 daughter. She lived in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom in 1851. She died on 9 October 1867, in Millcreek, Salt Lake, Utah, United States, at the age of 42, and was buried in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.
Photos and Memories (3)
Do you know Mary? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (16)
- Jane Ainsworth in household of Joseph Ainsworth, "England and Wales Census, 1851"
- Mary Hough, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- Mary Hough, "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005"
Spouse and Children
Parents and Siblings
Siblings (7)
+2 More Children
World Events (8)
1827 · Slavery Becomes Illegal in New York State
During the years 1799 to 1827, New York went through a period of gradual emancipation. A Gradual Emancipation Law was passed in 1799 which freed slave children born after July 4, 1799. However, they were indentured until 25 years old for women and 28 years old for men. A law passed 1817 which freed slaves born before 1799, yet delayed their emancipation for ten years. All remaining slaves were freed in New York State on July 4, 1827.
1830
Eclectic Period (Art and Antiques).
1843
Dickens A Christmas Carol was first published.
Name Meaning
English (Lancashire and Cheshire): from Middle English hoʒ, Old English hōh ‘heel, spur of land, ridge’. The surname may be topographic, for someone who lived by such a feature, or habitational, from a place so named, such as Hough in Cheshire. This name has the same origin as Howe : Hough is from the nominative case (Old English hōh), while Howe from the dative singular. See also Howes .
Irish: variant of Haugh .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related NamesStory Highlight
Joseph Ainsworth
He was the son of Joseph Ainsworth and Mary Huff of Staffordshire, England. He was born January 22, 1848 in Wood Green, Staffordshire, England. His father died in 1856. He came to Utah October 17, 186 …
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.