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William Hodgson

Birthdate:
Death: April 09, 1871
Immediate Family:

Son of William Hodgson and Ann Hodgson
Husband of Margaret Hodgson
Father of Joseph William Hodgson and Cooper Hodgson

Occupation: In 1841 Census occupation listed as Farmer
Managed by: Jason Lee Tomlinson
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About William Hodgson

Schoose, about ½ mile south-east of Workington, consists only of a farm and a few cottages. June 5 1796

 Schoose / Scholes given as birthplace in 1851 census, and http://www.derwentfells.com/pdfs/journal/Newsletter17.pdf

William Hodgson, owned a lot of land in the village and a farm house standing at the top of Stang Lonning, now station road. He was said to have had a family of 21 twice. The 21st died, another was born, and so there was twice 21.

In 1841 Census occupation listed as Farmer

 Curwen Estates experimental Schoose Farm, Workington, Cumberland. He had a grandson, g.grandson, g.g.grandson, and g.g.g. grandson, who were all practising veterinary surgeons in the parish of Brigham. Also his son Joseph when qualified as a vet left for travels to Australia and NZ. He ended up staying and getting married in NZ where for a time was a practicing vet.

In memory of William Hodgson who died at Flimby, April 9tli 1871, aged 76 Years. Margaret the Wife of William Hodgson who died Dec. 7th 1832, aged 32 Years. Mso William, their Son who died the 31st of July, 1834, aged 14 Years. Also Thomas their Son who died December 2nd 1835 a^ed 7 Years. Also Mary the second Wife of Wilham Hodgson, who died June the 3? 1861, aged 43 Years. Also Ann Cooper Hodgson their Daughter, who died at Flimby Jany. 16th 1862, aged 28 Years. Apr 9 1871

 Flimby, Cumbria, UK
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William Hodgson's Timeline

1796
June 5, 1796
June 5, 1796
1819
1819
Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
1825
November 20, 1825
Brigham, Cumberland
1871
April 9, 1871
Age 74