First Generation  

Burial Notes: http://www.liverpool-ancestors.co.uk/m.htm

Manson Archibald Bonar
Manson David Edward
Manson Isabella Thomson (nee Bonar)

Bonar Ada
Bonar Alice
Bonar Catherine
Bonar Ellen
Bonar James
Bonar Kate
Bonar Lizzie
Bonar Mary

General Notes: Possible Birth James Young Bonar 29 JUL 1832 in the Gorbals to David Bonar and Janet Mcadam

Marriages: David Bonar to JANET MCADAM 11 JUL 1832 Gorbals, Lanark, Scotland

Possible 1851 Census for the Glasgow area (St George) only one real candidate thats at all possible:

William Bonar aged 44
Jane Bonar aged 40
James Bonar aged 20
Patrick Bonar aged 12
Edward Bonar aged 9
David Bonar aged 7
William Bonar aged 1

Also noted
Deaths Dec 1864 Bonar Mary Ann W. Derby
Births Jun 1871 Bonar Thomas W.Derby

Possible 1841 C FreeCen
Kirkcolm Knocktimn
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Surname First name(s) Sex Age Occupation Where Born Remarks
BONAR John M 35 Agricultural Labourer Wigtownshire
BONAR Jane F 30 Wigtownshire
BONAR Mary F 10 Wigtownshire
BONAR James M 8 Wigtownshire
BONAR John M 6 Wigtownshire
BONAR William M 4 Wigtownshire
BONAR Helen F 2 Wigtownshire
BONAR Joseph M 4m Wigtownshire

OR

Edinb.St Andrew-Midlothian, St Cuthbert's 6 Simon Square
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Surname First name(s) Sex Age Occupation Where Born Remarks
GOULD Mary Ann F 20 England
GOULD John M 25 Shawl Manufacturer Outside Census County (1841)
BONAR James M 7 Midlothian

Noted events in his life were:

• 1871 Census: Boilermaker (age 38 born Scotland), 1871, Kirkdale, Liverpool. 10 Vesuvius St

• 1881 Census: A marine boilermaker (aged 48 born Scotland), 13 Marmonde St, Liverpool.

• 1891 Census: Boiler Maker (age 59 born Glasgow), Kirkdale, Liverpool.53 Delamere St

• 1901 Census: A marine boliermaker (aged 66 born Scotland),3 Tranced Rd Wallasey.

James married Catherine Clearie on 27 Feb 1853 in Gorbals. Catherine was born in 1833 in Scotland and died before 1907.

General Notes: 1901 Census a Catherine Bonar of the right age appears in the local workhouse born Dunder, so since 1891 has the same birth place perhaps that is also her.

Factory Hand

Noted events in her life were:

• 1851 Census: (aged 19), Hutchesontown. Only one possible candidate appears in the 1851 Census for the Gorbals area, Hutchesontown is a neighbouring parish. Occupants are:
Janet Cleary aged 48
Catherine Cleary aged 19
Elison Cleary aged 7

From the IGI a Allison Herdman Cleary may be found born on 24th April 1843 to
Janet Chambers and James Clerie and christened on 2nd July 1843 in the Gorbals. Also, James Clerie married Janet Stanley Chambers on 6th Dec 1822 in Glasgow.

• 1871 Census: (age 38 born Scotland), 1871, Kirkdale, Liverpool. 10 Vesuvius St

• 1881 Census: (aged 48 born Scotland), 13 Marmonde St, Liverpool.

• 1891 Census: (age 59 born Scotland), Kirkdale, Liverpool.53 Delamere St. Possibly Dunder for birth place

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2 M    i. James Bonar was born about 1854 in Scotland.

+ 3 F    ii. Janet Bonar was born on 14 Feb 1856 in Greenock, Renfrewshire Scotland and died in 1941 in Conway, at age 85.

+ 4 F    iii. Catherine Bonar was born on 17 Jul 1858 in Greenock, Renfrewshire Scotland, died in Mar 1889 in West Derby, Liverpool, at age 30, and was buried in Anfield Cemetary, Liverpool.

+ 5 F    iv. Alice Bonar was born in 1860 in Liverpool, was christened on 11 Nov 1860 in Kirkdale, Liverpool, died in 1867, at age 7, and was buried in Anfield Cemetary, Liverpool.

+ 6 F    v. Ellen Patterson Rankin Bonar was born in 1862 in Liverpool, was christened on 11 May 1862 in Kirkdale, Liverpool, died in 1867, at age 5, and was buried in Anfield Cemetary, Liverpool.

+ 7 F    vi. Isabella Thompson Bonar was born in 1864 in Liverpool and was buried in Anfield Cemetary, Liverpool.

+ 8 F    vii. Elizabeth Bonar was born in 1866 in Liverpool.

+ 9 F    viii. Mary Robins Bonar was born about Sep 1868 in Liverpool, died about Jun 1873, about age 4, and was buried in Anfield Cemetary, Liverpool.

+ 10 F    ix. Ada Bonar was born in 1870 in Liverpool, died in Mar 1889 in West Derby, Liverpool, at age 19, and was buried in Anfield Cemetary, Liverpool.

+ 11 F    x. Florence Margaret Dunham Weir Bonar was born on 09 Jul 1875 in Kirkdale, Liverpool, died on 01 Jun 1947 in Wallasey, at age 71, and was buried in Jun 1947 in Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead.

  Second Generation

Noted events in his life were:

• 1871 Census: Engine Fitter at Factory (age 16 born Scotland), 1871, Kirkdale, Liverpool. 10 Vesuvius St

Birth Notes: IGI Middle or New Parish Greenock
Registry Entry East Parish of Greenock in the County of Renfrew-
14th February 1854 6 ? am at 4 St John St Greenock to James, a Boilermaker and Catherine (formally Clearie)

Death Notes: Q Mar 1841 Conway

Noted events in her life were:

• 1871 Census: (age 15 born Scotland), 1871, Kirkdale, Liverpool. 10 Vesuvius St

• 1881 Census: A Dressmaker (aged 25 born Scotland), 13 Marmonde St, Liverpool.

• 1891 Census: (aged 35 born Scotland), West Derby, Liverpool.Not mentioned by name !

• 1901 Census: (age 45 born Scotland),79 Dunning Rd, West Derby.

Janet married William Mcnaught , son of John Mcnaught , in Dec 1883 in West Derby, Liverpool. William was born in Sep 1852 in Liverpool.

Noted events in his life were:

• 1871 Census: Clerk at Soapery (age 19 born Liverpool), 1871, Everton. 16 Miller St.

• 1881 Census: Hide Broker (age 29 born Liverpool), 69 Woodhouse St. Kirkdale. A Lodger With A Charles & Alicia Mccombe and brother, George

• 1891 Census: Hide Broker (aged 39 born Liverpool_, West Derby, Liverpool.

• 1901 Census: A Hide Merchant (age 49 born Liverpool),79 Dunning Rd, West Derby.

Birth Notes: IGI Middle or New Parish Greenock
Registry Entry East Parish of Greenock in the County of Renfrew-
17th July 1856 at Greenock (street illegible) to James, a Grocer and Catherine (formally Cleary)

Death Notes: Q Mar 1889 W Derby

Noted events in her life were:

• 1871 Census: (age 12 born Scotland), 1871, Kirkdale, Liverpool. 10 Vesuvius St

• 1881 Census: A miliner (aged 23 born Scotland), 13 Marmonde St, Liverpool.

Birth Notes: GRO Births Sep 1860 W Derby

Christening Notes:IGI

Death Notes: Q Mar 1867 W Derby

Birth Notes: GRO Jun 1862 West Derby

Christening Notes:IGI

Death Notes: Q Mar 1867 W Derby

Birth Notes: W Derby Q Jun 1864

Burial Notes: www.liverpool-ancestors.co.uk

Noted events in her life were:

• 1871 Census: (age 6 born Liverpool), 1871, Kirkdale, Liverpool. 10 Vesuvius St

• 1881 Census: A dressmaker (aged 16 born Liverpool), 13 Marmonde St, Liverpool.

• 1891 Census: Dressmaker (age 26 born Kirkdale), Kirkdale, Liverpool.53 Delamore St

• 1901 Census: (age 37 born Liverpool),Toxteth Park, Liverpool. 79 Belgrave Rd

Isabella married David Edward Manson , son of George W Manson and Agnes , in 1892 in West Derby, Liverpool. David was born in 1857 in Liverpool and was buried in Anfield Cemetary, Liverpool.

Noted events in his life were:

• 1871 Census: (age 13 born Liverpool), 1871, Toxteth Park, Liverpool.

• 1881 Census: a teacher (aged 23 born Liverpool), Bootle.

Agnes MANSON Head W Female 55 Scotland Annuitant
David Edward MANSON Son U Male 23 Lpool, Lancashire, England Teacher
Agnes MANSON Dau U Female 16 LPool, Lancashire, England Dressmaker
John Beattie MANSON Son U Male 11 LPool, Lancashire, England Scholar
244 Derby Rd, Bootle Cum Linacre

• 1901 Census: a Teacher of Navigation on own account (age 43 born Liverpool),Toxteth Park, Liverpool. 79 Belgrave Rd

Children from this marriage were:

+ 12 M    i. Malcolm Bonar Manson was born in 1893 in Liverpool.

+ 13 M    ii. Archibald Bonar Manson was born in 1896 in Liverpool and was buried in Anfield Cemetary, Liverpool.

+ 14 F    iii. Janet Bonar Manson was born in 1899 in Liverpool.

+ 15 F    iv. Agnes Bonar Manson was born in Dec 1900 in Liverpool.

Birth Notes: W Derby Q Jun 1866
Poss 14 Apr 1866

Noted events in her life were:

• 1871 Census: (age 4 born Liverpool), 1871, Kirkdale, Liverpool. 10 Vesuvius St

• 1881 Census: (aged 14 born Liverpool), 13 Marmonde St, Liverpool.

Birth Notes: Mary Robins Q Sep 1868 W Derby

Death Notes: Age 4 Q Jun 1873 W Derby /p>

Noted events in her life were:

• 1871 Census: (age 2 born Liverpool), 1871, Kirkdale, Liverpool. 10 Vesuvius St

Death Notes: Q Mar 1889 W Derby

Noted events in her life were:

• 1871 Census: (age 10 months born Liverpool), 1871, Kirkdale, Liverpool. 10 Vesuvius St

• 1881 Census: (aged 10 born Liverpool), 13 Marmonde St, Liverpool.

Birth Notes: Birth Certificate on 9th July 1875 at 10 Vesuvius St, Kirkdale to James and Catherine (formally Clearie), James is a Boilermaker, Catherine notifies on 12-Aug-1875

Death Notes: GRO Jun 1947 Wallasey age 71
DRC Has a copy of her estate

General Notes: Buried at Rakes Lane, Birkenhead, with Husband William David and son William (Billy), daughters Florence (Dolly), Alison and Gypsy are near by

Noted events in her life were:

• 1881 Census: (aged 5 born Liverpool), 13 Marmonde St, Liverpool.

• 1891 Census: (age 25 born Kirkdale), Kirkdale, Liverpool.53 Delamere St

• 1901 Census: (aged 25 born Liverpool),Tranced Rd Wallasey.

• She was buried at the Grave 6G No. 79 in Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead in 1947.

Florence married William David Jenkins , son of John Jenkins and Margaret Evans , on 29 Dec 1896 in Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, West Derby. William was born on 08 Feb 1864 in Swansea, died on 14 May 1941 in West Cleveleys, at age 77, and was buried in May 1941 in Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead.

Marriage Notes: Marriage Certificate on 29th December 1896 at the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel (following 2 words illegible) West Derby by Certificate by E Guar Pearson ? Witnesses are J Mcnaughton Harvey and R M Bradley.
William David Jenkins aged 32 is a Customs Officer of 44 Coltart Road, Toxteth Park. Father John Jenkins (deceased) was a Contractor.
Florence Margaret Dunham Weir Bonar aged 21 of 64 Andrew Street, Walton. Father James Bonar is a Boilermaker

General Notes: RWJC Died at 1 West Drive, West Cleveleys, Fleetwood, Buried at Rakes Lane,
Birkenhead, with Wife Florence and son William (Billy). His daughters: Florence (Dolly),
Alison and Gyp are nearby

Noted events in his life were:

• 1871 Census: (age 7 born Swansea), 1871, Gower Place, Swansea. No 7

• 1881 Census: A pupil teacher ( age 14 born Swansea), 1 Park St, Swansea.

• 1901 Census: Inquiry Officer HM Customs ( aged 37 born Swansea),3 Tranced Rd Wallasey.

• He was buried at the Grave 6G No. 79 (look also at 14c) in Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead in 1941.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 16 F    i. Florence May Jenkins was born on 16 Dec 1898 in 40 Underley St. West Derby, Liverpool, died on 09 Feb 1971 in Wallasey, at age 72, and was buried in Feb 1971 in Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birikenhead.

She never married.

+ 17 M    ii. William Bonar Jenkins was born about Sep 1899 in Wallasey, died on 17 Jan 1929, about age 29, and was buried in Jan 1929 in Grave 6G/79 Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead.

+ 18 F    iii. Alison Rose Jenkins was born on 23 Jan 1901 in Wallasey, died on 10 Aug 1978 in Wallasey, at age 77, and was buried in 1978 in Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birikenhead.

She never married.

+ 19 M    iv. Eric Trevor Jenkins was born on 31 Jul 1904 in Wallasey and died in 1972 in Wallasey, at age 68.

+ 20 F    v. Violet Iris Jenkins was born on 19 Jun 1908 in Wallasey and died on 03 Dec 1976 in Bath, at age 68.

+ 21 F    vi. Gypsy Ivy Jenkins was born on 19 Jun 1910, died on 05 May 1967 in Wallasey, at age 56, and was buried in 1967 in Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead.

She never married.

  Third Generation

Birth Notes: Q Sep 1893 W Derby

Noted events in his life were:

• 1901 Census: (age 7 born Liverpool),Toxteth Park, Liverpool.

Birth Notes: Q Sep 1896 W Derby

Burial Notes: www.liverpool-ancestors.co.uk

Noted events in his life were:

• 1901 Census: (age 4 born Liverpool),Toxteth Park, Liverpool.

Birth Notes: Q Mar 1899 W Derby

Noted events in her life were:

• 1901 Census: (age 2 born Liverpool),Toxteth Park, Liverpool.

Birth Notes: Q Mar 1901 W Derby

Noted events in her life were:

• 1901 Census: (age 4 mo born Liverpool),Toxteth Park, Liverpool.

Birth Notes: Q Dec 1898 W Derby

Noted events in her life were:

• 1901 Census: ( aged 3 born Liverpool),3 Tranced Rd Wallasey.

• She was buried at the Grave 22c No. 415 in Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead in 1971.

She never married.

Birth Notes: Q Sep 1899 Birkenhead

Death Notes: Q Mar 1929 Salford age 29

General Notes: Billy died young whilst having an operation for apendicitis

Noted events in his life were:

• 1901 Census: ( aged 1 born Liverpool),3 Tranced Rd Wallasey.

William married Gladys Hughes in 1927 in Birkenhead.

Marriage Notes: Q Dec 1927 Birkenhead

Son William L Q Sep 1929 Birkenhead

Birth Notes: Q Mar 1901 Birkenhead

Noted events in her life were:

• 1901 Census: ( aged 2 months born Liverpool),3 Tranced Rd Wallasey.

• She was buried at the Grave 22c No. 415 in Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead in 1978.

She never married.

Birth Notes: Q Sep 1904 Birkenhead

General Notes: "Black Sheep" of the family. Appears to have been a bit of a sportsman, and became a scout for Blackburn Rovers

Eric married Mona .

Birth Notes: Sep 1908 Birkenhead

Death Notes: GRO Death Dec 1976 VIOLET IRIS Born 19th June 1908 BATH

Violet married Reginald Walter James Coombes , son of Frederick James Coombes and Kate Noyce , on 15 Sep 1932 in Egremont. Reginald was born on 23 Feb 1907 in Poulton, The Wirral, died on 06 Jul 1987 in Bath, at age 80, and was buried in 1987 in Bath.

Marriage Notes: GRO Sep 1932 Birkenhead

General Notes: In a conversation with GMC he thought that his Great Great Great Grandfather came from Radstock, but moved to Winterbourne. His grandfather was an engineer in charge of the mine at Coalpit Heath (nearby), his father may have fallen out and moved to Liverpool ( Bootle/Sandhills ) before his firm was move to Birkenhead. He remembers Deveraux Drive, Seacombe (was there on 14th June 1907 aged 4 months) and The Grove, Poulton. One of his earlier memories was of his sister, Kathleen, threatening to 'pull the chain' whilst he was on the toilet! He could have been no more than 4 years old at the time. He became Chief Electrical Engineer at Stothert and Pitt and invented improvements to Electro-magnitic brakes used in cranes, patent GB 541310
DRC has a copy of his retirement announcement.

Noted events in his life were:

• On 14 Jun 1907 at Deveraux Drive, Seacombe

Children from this marriage were:

+ 22 F    i. Living

+ 23 M    ii. Living

+ 24 F    iii. Living

Noted events in her life were:

• She was buried at the Grave 22c No. 415 (look also at 14c) in Rakes Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead in 1967.

She never married.