Edith McLachlan

Edith Jane McLachlan 

Born: 1872, Stockport 

Baptised: 13 April 1872, Stockport 

Father: Peter Robert McLachlan (b. 1845) (d. 1880) – In 1871 listed as ‘Manager Cotton factory’ 

Mother: Sarah Ann McLachlan (b. 1847)

Sisters: Jessie McLachlan (b. 1876)

In 1881 – 

She is at The Manchester Warehouseman and Clerk Orphan School. Edith is listed as ‘Orphan’.

In 04/95 – 

Appointed to Lindley Church School (Girls) Huddersfield. Salary £70. Assistant. 

In 1901 – 

She is at 92 Kennerley Grave Lane, Stockport. Her mother and sister, Jessie, are unlisted. Edith is listed as ‘Certificated Teacher’.

In 04/03 – 

Appointed to Church School, Stockport.

Address is Oak Road, 29 Kennerlygrove Lane, Stockport. 

In 1911 – 

She is at 92 Kennerley Road, Stockport. Her mother is an unlisted widow. Edith is listed as ‘Teacher Elementary’. Her sister, Jessie, is listed as ‘District Nurse’. 

d.         24 August 1919, Chorlton 

McLACHLAN, Edith Jane of The Home, Whalley Road, Whalley Range, Moss Side, Manchester, spinster died 24 August 1919. Probate Manchester 10 September to Minnie Mellor (wife of Henry Mellor) and Jessie McLachlan, spinster. Effects £597, 10s, 10d.