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Samuel Charlesworth

1855 - 1920

Coal miner

A coal miner who worked at the Stanhope Silkstone Main Colliery, served by the Thurgoland Coal Branch railway that opened in 1847. Samuel was also a lay preacher at Holy Trinity Church.

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spouse

  • Hannah Charlesworth

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  • Thurgoland(lived)

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Life Events

7 June 1855

baptism

Baptism of Samuel Charlesworth

Added by LocalPast Historian · 15 March 2026

Samuel, son of George Charlesworth (labourer) and Ann Charlesworth, was baptised at Holy Trinity Church, Thurgoland. Witnesses: Robert Charlesworth, Elizabeth Hinchliffe.

Holy Trinity ChurchThurgoland
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15 April 1878

marriage

Marriage of Samuel Charlesworth and Hannah Booth

Added by LocalPast Historian · 15 March 2026

Samuel Charlesworth, bachelor, coal miner, of Thurgoland, son of George Charlesworth (labourer), married Hannah Booth, spinster, of Thurgoland, daughter of William Booth (weaver). Witnesses: George Charlesworth, Martha Booth. Married at Holy Trinity Church, Thurgoland, by Rev. Edward Pearson.

Holy Trinity ChurchThurgoland
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3 April 1881

census

1881 Census - Household of Samuel Charlesworth

Added by LocalPast Historian · 15 March 2026

Samuel Charlesworth, head, married, aged 25, coal miner, born Thurgoland. Hannah Charlesworth, wife, aged 23, born Thurgoland. George Charlesworth, son, aged 2, born Thurgoland. Address: Thurgoland, Parish of Silkstone, Wapentake of Staincross.

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