Lilian (o/w Lily) Horsfall

Lilian (o/w Lily) Horsfall 

Born: 10 September 1871, Oldham 

Father: Abraham Horsfall (b. 1846)

Mother: Mary Horsfall (b. 1844)

Brothers: Percival W Horsfall (b. 1870), Frank H Horsfall (b. 1881)

Sisters: Gertrude M Horsfall (b. 1875), Edith Horsfall (b. 1879), Florence Horsfall (b. 1884), Doris Horsfall (b. 1890)

In 1881 – 

She is at Castle Farm, Stockport. Her father, mother and grandmoth, Betsy Jones (b. 1821), are listed as ‘Provision Merchant’. Lilian, her siblings (Percival, Gertrude, Edith and Frank) and her cousin, Jennie Horsfall (b. 1868) are unlisted.

In 1891 –

She is at Lyme Street, Stockport. Her father is listed as ‘Provision Merchant’. Her brother, Percival, is listed as ‘Carrier’. Lily, her mother and siblings (Gertrude, Frank, Florence and Doris) are unlisted. Her grandmother, Betsy Jones (b. 1821), is listed as widow and ‘Living on Own Means’. 

In 10/95 – 

Appointed to Board School, Leeds. Salary £65. Assistant.

In 10/96 – 

Appointed to St. John's Infant School, Grimsby. Salary £75. Head.

In 04/03 – 

Address is North View, Morley, Leeds.

In 04/05 – 

Appointed to Winsford Council School, Infants. Head.

In 1911 – 

She is at 14 Longshut Lane, West Stockport. Lily is listed as ‘Schoolmistress’. Her sisters, Florence and Doris, are listed as ‘Governess’. 

In 1921 – 

She is at 125 Shaw Heath, Stockport. Lilian is listed as ‘Head Mistress Private School for Girls’. Her sister, Doris, is listed as ‘Governess’. There is a servant, Florence Phillips (b. 1891). 

In 1939 – 

She is at 19 Crosby Road, Lytham, St. Anne’s. Lilian is listed as ‘Private Means’. 

d.         1960, Stockport