Hilda Higham

Hilda Mary Higham 

Born: 20 March 1898, Wigan 

Father: Alfred Higham (b. 1863) (d. 1910)

Mother: Mary Ann Higham (b. 1864)

Brothers: William Thomas Higham (b. 1887), Alfred Henry Higham (b. 1893), Albert Aaron Higham (b. 1893), John Higham (b. 1901), Harold Higham (b. 1904)

Sisters: Lilian Higham (b. 1889)

Marriage:        1934, Wigan 

Husband:         Dyson H Ritson 

                        b. 29 June 1903

                        Tool Room Turner and Jig Bore 

In 1901 – 

She is at 75 Wigan Road, Wigan. Her father is listed as ‘Hairdresser’. Her brother, William, is listed as ‘Colliery Messenger’. Hilda, her mother and siblings (Lilian, Alfred, Albert and John) are unlisted. 

In 1911 – 

She is at 22 Moore Street, Wigan. Hilda, her mother and brothers, John and Harold, are unlisted. Her brother, William, is listed as ‘Tailoring Manager’. Her brother, Alfred, is listed as ‘Iron Moulder’. Her brother, Albert, is listed as ‘Fitter’. 

In 10/16 – 

School: National and Blue Coat School, Wigan.

Qualification: Oxford Senior 1915.

In 1921 – 

She is at 22 Moore Street, Wigan. Her mother and brother, Harold, are unlisted. Her brother, Albert, is listed as ‘Engine’s Fitter’. Hilda is listed as ‘School Teacher Elementary’. Her brother, John, is listed as ‘Metal Turner’. 

In 1939 – 

She is at 21 Moore Street, Wigan. Her husband is listed as ‘Tool Room Turner and Jig Bore’ Hilda and her mother are unlisted. 

d.         15 June 1978, Wigan 

RITSON, Hilda Mary of 21 Moore Street, Whelley, Wigan died 15 June 1978. Probate Birmingham 1 August £10527.