Mary's maternal family
Mary's mother, ELIZABETH WALKER, was chr. 24. Aug 1844 in Wootton, a small village and civil parish in North Lincolnshire, England. It is situated 5 miles (8.0 km) south-east from Barton-upon-Humber, 7 miles (11 km) north-east from Brigg. She died or got buried 10. July 1884 in Bourne, Lincolnshire.Note: Although there is an coincidence in her surname to that one of her son-in-law, there are no hints that both were related in any way.
ELIZABETH WALKER was the daughter of JOHN WALKER and HARRIET SHUCKSMITH, who married 1848 in Brigg, Lincolnshire.
JOHN WALKER, farm labourer, was the son of Joseph Walker (1792-1866) & Harriot Houghton (1790-1863). He was born 1820 in Ulceby, Lincolnshire and died 03. Oct 1896 in Brigg, Lincolnshire. The inscription on his headstone says: "Loving memory of John Walker, of Brigg, who died Oct 3rd, 1896, aged 76 years. --- ... Also of Mary, his wife, who died Sept 13th, 1913, aged 71 years. ..."
After Elizabeth's mother had died JOHN WALKER married secondly Mary Marshall (1842-1913) still in the same year.
Both had one daughter:
Sarah Ann Walker (1883-1956) married to Richard Thompson (1881-1958)
The photo shows the couple on their golden wedding in Glanford Brigg, 1952. Their son Richard Thompson and daughter Alice Harrison nee Thompson are next to both.
Unfortunately, there is not more known about ELIZABETH WALKER's paternal family, yet.
Elizabeth's mother, HARRIET SHUCKSMITH, was the daughter of WILLIAM SHUCKSMITH (1784-1855) & MARY PEART (1790-1874). She was born 29. Oct 1826 and christened 20. Nov 1826 in Wootton, Lincolnshire. She died in Glanford Brigg, 1882.
The surname of her paternal great-grandfather, JOHN OGLESBY, indicates that his family belonged to the CLAN OGLESBY in the one way or other.
THE SHUCKSMITH FAMILYwas deeply rooted in Lincolnshire and can be traced back partly to the early 17th century. The oldest entry on Harriet's maternal family branch is that one of a Richard Urry (1610-1655) from South Kelsey near Caistor, Lincolnshire.
Her paternal family can be traced back to JOHN SHOOKSMITH, who died 1612 in North Kelsey, Lincolnshire.
Last will and testament of John Shooksmith of North Kelsey, Lincs., labourer.Will written 24th Nov. 1611 probated 1612
Six children viz: Mary, Faithe, Elizabeth, Henrye, Ann & Margaret; to every one of them xxvi viii for their portions, to be payed unto them in manner and form following, to witt, to Marye, Ann, Henrye and Margaret when they and any of them shall accomplish and come to the ages of xxi yeares apeece in their order one after an other. ( Executors to oversee ) And I desire my said children Elizabeth and Faithe be placed to some such god people as will take them and their portions and to take like good securitie for the money to be imployed to my said children. The rest of his goods and chattels to Margerie his wife.
Witnesses:- John Vince, Thomas Atkinson (Shoemaker), John Luddington and Thomas Wallington (Vicar).
His son, HENRY SHOOKSMITH (1606-1665), was Harriet Shucksmith's 4th great grandfather. Also his last will and testament survied in Lincolnshire's archives:
Henry Shookesmith of North Kelsey, Lincs. Will written 20th Mar. 1664 probated 1665
To son John, the loom which he now worketh and to son Henry, the other loom.
To son Thomas £3 to be paid to him by my son John within one year after he shall enjoy the house.
To son John my house, with the yard and stables and al he apputences thereunto belonging after the decease of his mother and not before.
To son John my foale, the rest of goods & chattels to loving wife Margaret.