Marian Cookson

Marian Cookson 

Article 115b - One year Student

Born: 1869, Macclesfield 

Baptised: 13 May 1869, Prestwich

Father: Newton Cookson (b. 1848)

Mother: Nanny Cookson (b. 1845)

Brothers: Charles Cookson (b. 1871), Sydney Cookson (b. 1876)

Sisters: Hilda Cookson (b. 1874), Annette Cookson (b. 1879)

In 1881 –

She is at 109 Alexandra Road, Moss Side, Chorlton. Her father is listed as ‘Dairyman Employing 1 Boy’. Marian, her mother and siblings (Charles, Hilda, Sydney and Annette) are unlisted. 

In 1891 – 

She is at Alexandra Road, Moss Side, Chorlton. Her father is listed as ‘Dairyman and Farmer’. Her brothers, Charles and Sydney, are listed as ‘Farmers Assistant’. Marion, her mother and sisters (Hilda and Annette) are unlisted. There is a servant, Alice Wooliscroft (b. 1869).

In 10/95 – 

Appointed to Manchester Board School, Cornwall Street, Gorton (Boys' Department). Salary £65. Assistant. 

In 1901 – 

She is at Brook Farm, Chorlton-cum-Hardy. Her father is listed as ‘Farmer’. Marian is listed as ‘School Teacher’. Her mother and sister, Annette, are unlisted. Her sister, Hilda, is listed as ‘Cashier’. Her brother, Sydney, is listed as ‘Plumber’. There is a servant, Mary George (b. 1882).

In 04/03 – 

Address is Brook Farm, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester. 

In 1911 – 

She is at 58 Derbyshire Lane, Stertford. Her mother is listed as widow and ‘Private Means’. Marian is listed as ‘Head Teacher Elementary’. There is a servant, Ellen Collier (b. 1890).

d.         5 April 1963, Truro 

COOKSON, Marian of Rosewin Rest Home, Truro spinster died 5 April 1963. Probate Manchester 11 September to Barbara Louise Newbold (wife of Charles Hutchinson Newbold) and Harry John Russell, solicitor. Effects £19,871, 3s, 6d.