Hello All

I think I'm related to the Ellen Bond (aka Helen) in the picture, quite a few times actually. So far she my

Half 5th Great Grand Aunt
2nd Cousin 6 times removed
4th Cousin 5 times removed, and
Half 4th Cousin 6 times removed

Her father was John Linaker and her mother Jennet Boond (old spelling for Bond).

chr 1786 July 16 Ellen d. of Jenney Boond of Crossens base born

27. date of confirmation, W 9 Oct 26 G iii, date of order, 1786 September Putative Father, John Linaker, township North meols, occupation husbandman, Childs sex or name, f Mother Jenet Bond expenses due 2 6 0 Amount of payment due 1s 6d. wk.

Also, for anyone interested, I have found the grave of John & Janet Neale (nee Jennet Baxendale) in Crossens churchyard, only about a mile from where I live. Here's the Census records for John & Janet Neale and a transcription of their gravestone.


From North Meols Census 2nd April 1871, District 3, Page 17, Schedule no. 85

John Neale Head Mar 38 Farmer of 62 acres empoying 3 men & 1 boy born Halsall
Janet Neale Wife Mar 34 Farmers Wife North Meols
Edward Neale Son 11 Scholar
William Neale Son 9 Scholar
Henry Neale Son 7 Scholar
Alice Neale Dau 5 Scholar
Isabella Neale Dau 2
Ann Brookfield Serv Unm 21 Domestic Servant


From North Meols Census 3rd April 1881, District 3, Pages 17 & 18, Schedule no. 117
Bankfield Lane, Crossens, North Meols

John Neale Head Mar 48 Farmer of 92 acres emp. 5 labs. born Halsall
Janet Neale Wife Mar 46 Crossens
Edward Neale Son Unm 21 Farmers Apprentice
William Neale Son Unm 19 Farmers Apprentice
Henry Neale Son Unm 17 Farmers Apprentice
Alice Neale Dau 15
Isabella Neale Dau 12 Scholar
John Neale Son 7 Scholar
Ellen Neale Dau 5 Scholar


From North Meols Census 5th April 1891, District 3, Page 2, Schedule no. 12
Banks Road, Crossens, North Meols

John Neale Head M 58 Farmer born Halsall
Jennet Neale Wife M 56 Crossens
Isabella Neale Dau S 22
John Neale Son S 17 Farm Labourer
Ellen Neale Dau S 15 Pupil Teacher


From Southport Census 31st March 1901, District 43, Page 27, Schedule no. 196
81 Chester Road, Southport

John Neale Head M 68 Retired Farmer born Halsall
Janet Neale Wife M 66 Crossens
John Neale Son S 27 Corn Miller
Ellen Neale Dau S 25 School Mistress
Albert Neale G/Son S 11 Churchtown

NB Albert is the son of William & Margaret Neale.


In Affectionate Remembrance of
Ellen
the dearly beloved and youngest daughter of
John and Janet Neale,
who fell asleep April 13th 1905,
aged 29 years.
"I shall be satisfied when
I awake with thy likeness."
Also of the above named
John Neale,
who passed away May 23rd 1912,
aged 79 years.
Also of Janet Neale,
wife of the above,
who died on February 4th 1930,
in her 95th year.
With Christ, which is far better.


Hope this is of use to someone.

Regards

Steve Baxter, Banks, North Meols