Thread: My Brick Wall - Henry DEARDEN

Hello,

Thank you for the opportunity to receive some help with this brick wall of mine.

I am trying to learn more information about my 3rd GGrandparents, Henry DEARDEN and Mary (?).
What I know is:
Henry was born in Rawtenstall, Lancashire according to his 1851 Natrualization papers. From census data and death record, his birth year is ca. 1810. He emigrated to the U.S. in 1842 with his wife Mary and their daughter Ann. Henry died of Lung disease 1852 in Framingham, Massachusetts

Mary appears, according to census & death record, to have been born ca. 1815 - likely in Lancashire. Her name appears on the U.S. census records and her death record with the middle initial of E. Also on her death record in 1887 Framingham, Massachusetts, the names of her parents were given as Benjamin & Elizabeth - no last name(s).

The family is enumerated on the 1841 census in Musbury, Bury, Lancashire where Henry's occupation is listed as a Spinner. A trade he continued in after settling in Framingham, Massachusetts where he worked in a Mill as a Weaver.

Their daughter Ann was Christened on 27 December 1833 at St. James in Haslingden, Lancashire.

Henry & Mary appear to have no other children born in England, however, they did have 2 other children born in the U.S., Robert (my 2nd GGranfather) & Ellen, of whom I have done some extensive research on.

What I would like to know is:
Where and when were Henry & Mary married?
What is Mary's maiden name?
Who were Henry's parents?

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Thank you very much and all the best,
Linda

Originally Posted by Jon

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Henry Dearden
Christening: 05 FEB 1826 Haslingden, Lancashire, England
Parents:
Father: Henry Dearden
Mother: Mary

Perhaps Henrys baptism?
Baptisms: 14 Jul 1811 St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England
Henricus Dearden - Filius of Johannis Dearden & Susan
Born: 1 May 1811
Abode: Hudrake
Register: Baptisms 1809 - 1812, Page 8, Entry 10
Source: LDS Film 1068835

There are also these christenings from the IGI:
HENRY DEARDEN - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: 20 JUN 1802 Newchurch In Rossendale, Lancashire, England (extracted)
HENRY DEARDEN - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Christening: 06 AUG 1810 Newchurch In Rossendale, Lancashire, England (user-submitted, but could be a good bet as fathers name is Robert!)

Baptism for Anne:
Baptisms: 27 Nov 1833 St James, Haslingden, Lancashire, England
Anne Dearden - Daughter of Henry Dearden & Mary
Abode: Helm Shore
Occupation: Spinner
Baptised by: W Gray
Register: Baptisms 1823 - 1833 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 553, Entry 4425
Source: LDS Film 1068836

There are a few marriages for Henry Eastwood but the most likely seems
HENRY DEARDEN - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Marriage: 12 OCT 1833 Saint Mary, Bury, Lancashire, England to Mary Eastwood - however cant find a baptism for her with parents Benjamin and Elizabeth though there is the following:
Baptisms: 13 May 1808 St John, Bacup, Lancashire, England
Mary Eastwood - Child of Betty Eastwood
Abode: The Workhouse
Source: LDS Film 559156

Other possible baptisms include:
Baptisms: 26 Aug 1810 St Mary the Virgin, Blackburn, Lancashire, England
Mary Pomfret - Daughter of Benjamin Pomfret & Elizabeth
Born: 15 Jul 1810
Abode: Lower Darwen
Register: Baptisms 1792 - 1812, Page 337, Entry 18
Source: LDS Film 1278804

Baptisms: 1 Aug 1811 St John, Bacup, Lancashire, England
Mary Standring - Child of Benjamin Standring & Betty
Abode: Top o Huttock
Source: LDS Film 559156

Baptisms: 13 Aug 1812 St Mary Magdalene, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England
Mary Swales - Daughter of Benjamin Swales & Elizabeth
Abode: Sabden Bridge
Register: Baptisms 1779 - 1812, Page 48, Entry 5
Source: LDS Film 1278857

Baptisms: 15 Oct 1815 St Mary the Virgin, Bury, Lancashire, England
Mary Cropper - Daughter of Benjamin Cropper & Betty
Born: 29 Jun 1815
Abode: Bury
Occupation: Bricklayer
Baptised by: James Hoggins Min.
Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1817, Page 175, Entry 1398
Source: LDS Film 559157

I don't know if you know Lancashire but all these areas are very close to each other. Good luck

Thank you all so much for your input... I will work toward digging deeper into the leads you've provided and with some luck perhaps that proverbial brick wall will soon be broken through. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated! Sorry it took so long to respond...

You're amazing! Thank you so much for all this information.... a lot to sort through, but it's great to have something to go on at least... I can't thank you enough!