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John and Mary Coxhead

John and Mary Coxhead

Posted: 15 Mar 2010 2:00AM GMT
Classification: Query
The 1900 Census and a 1901 obit. in the Philadelphia Inquir. show that my great grandfather, John (b. 1885) had a brother Charles (b. 1888) who died in 1901, His parents are listed as Mother: Mary, and Father: the late John Coxhead. I have not been able to find any other information about my great great grandfather John or His wife Mary other than that he was born in England, and she was from Ireland. The 1900 census states that they were married around 1890 and that in 1900 Mary is listed as a widow. A death notice was found and it shows John died in 1889 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. It does not however shed any light on hie possible parents. Any information any one has would be useful.

Re: John Coxhead born 1851 England, died 1889 Philadelphia

Posted: 15 Jan 2014 4:13PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Coxhead, Hadden
Dan,

By now you've probably found much more about your ancestors, John and Mary Coxhead of England, Ireland and Philadelphia.

In case this will help other researchers, the Philadelphia Death Certificate Index includes this information about John:

Name: John Coxhead
Age at Death: 38 (born abt 1851)
Death Date: 25 Jan 1889
Death Place: Philadelphia
Born: England
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Coachman
Residence: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Burial Date: 28 Jan 1889
Cemetery: Mount Moriah
(and more)
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Pennsylvania, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985, gives a church name whose records you should research for more on John and Mary -- perhaps you'd find their marriage, Mary's maiden name, and their children's births/baptisms:

Name: John Coxhead
Event Type: Burial
Burial Date: 25 Jan 1889
Burial Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Organization Name: Trinity Episcopal Church
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The 1880 census shows John living and working in Philadelphia:

John Coxhead - 24 (born abt 1856) - Single - born England - parents born England - Occupation: Coachman
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And I think this was John's birth in England, to parents John and Mary Coxhead:

England & Wales Birth Index, 1837-1915
Name: John Coxhead
Date of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec 1850
Registration District: St George Hanover Square
Inferred County: London
Volume 1, Page 34

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The 1851 census in England shows this couple with children including son John.

1851 England census, Civil Parish: St George Hanover Square
Ecclesiastical parish: St Mark, County: Middlesex

John Coxhead 47
Mary Ann Coxhead 43
Caroline Coxhead 22
Ellen Coxhead 18
Emily Coxhead 13
James Coxhead 11
Louisa Coxhead 8
Charles Coxhead 4
John Coxhead 6 Mo. - born Westminster, Middlesex, England

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There's much more to be found on these Coxheads in English records.

Also, are you still researching your ancestor William James Hadden of Co. Tyrone, Ireland, and Philadelphia? You should get in touch with descendant Jenna Eicherly who is also very interested in this family. I've added a lot to my outline of that Hadden branch and am always glad to share research notes.

Annie
anniecrenshaw@centurytel.net

Re: John Coxhead born 1851 England, died 1889 Philadelphia

Posted: 17 Jan 2014 1:43AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi Annie,

Great to hear from you again. The marriage record for John and Mary still eludes me after 4 years of searching. Perhaps one day I will crack the mystery. As far as the Hadden side goes I would love to hear what new information you have. Feel free to email me cox191@hotmail.com

-Dan
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