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  • Name Wright COLLINSON 
    Nickname Wrighty 
    Birth 03 Sep 1855  Humberston, Lincolnshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • No:- 36
      1. When and Where born:- 3 Sep 1855 - Humberston, Lincolnshire
      2. Name if any:- Wright COLLINSON
      3. Sex:- Boy
      4. Name and surname of father:- William COLLINSON
      5. Name, surname and maiden surname of mother:- Hannah COLLINSON formally WRIGHT
      6. Occupation of father:- Shepherd
      7. Residence and description of informant:- William COLLINSON - Father - Humberston
      8. When registered:- 13 Oct 1855
      9. Signature of Registrar:- Unreadable
    Christening 23 Sep 1855  The Parish Church of St Peter, Humberston, Lincolnshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    • Date of Birth:- 03 Sep 1855
      Baptism Date:- 23 Sep 1855
      Forename:- Wright
      Sex:- Male
      Father Forename:- William
      Mother Forename:- Hannah
      Father Surname:- COLLINSON
      Abode:- Humberstone (sic)
      Father Occupation:- Labourer and Cottager
    Gender Male 
    Census 07 Apr 1861  Humberston, Lincolnshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Relationship to head of house:- Son
    Status:- Child
    Occupation:- Scholar
    Occupation of head of house:- Shepherd and occupier of 5˝ acres of grazing land
    Also in Dwelling:-
    William COLLINSON - Father
    Hannah COLLINSON (nee WRIGHT) - Mother
    Drewry COLLINSON - Brother
    Marriott COLLINSON - Brother
    Eliza COLLINSON - Sister
    Frances COLLINSON - Sister
    Eva COLLINSON - Sister
     
    Age: 5 
    • Census of 1861. Remark by Enumerator on page One

      In the Parish of Humberstone which contained the village here enumerated the houses form no regular street nor are they known by any particular name than that as here given.
      Age at this event:5
    Census of 7<sup>th</sup> April 1861
    Census of 7th April 1861
    Wright, aged 5, is living with his father William, now aged 40, his mother Hannah, aged 39, his brother Drewry, aged 15, is working as an Agricultural Labourer, Marriatt, aged 11, is still at school as are his sisters Eliza aged 10, Frances aged 8 and Eva aged 7.

    His father's occupation is that of shepherd and occupier of 5˝ acres of agricultural land.
    Census 02 Apr 1871  Humberston, Lincolnshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Relationship to head of house:- Servant
    Occupation:- Farm Servant
    Occupation of head of house:- Farmer of 345 acres employing 5 labourers
    Also in Dwelling:-
    Edward Chapman - Farmer
    Mary S Chapman - Farmer's Wife
    Ann Bee - Farmer's Mother-in-law
    Sarah Naylor - Visitor
    Mary E Nicholson - Farmer's Niece
    betsey Graves - Domestic Servant
    Mary Ann COLLINSON - Dairymaid
    james Busby - farm Servant
    Henry Briggs - Farm Servant
    Joseph Elsey - Farm Servant 
    Age: 15 
    Census of 2<sup>nd</sup> April 1871
    Census of 2nd April 1871
    Wright Collinson, aged 15 and unmarried is living on the 345 acre farm of Edward Chapman in Humberston and working as an indoor(?) farm servant.
    His cousin Mary Ann Collinson is employed as a Dairy Maid on the same farm
    Census 03 Apr 1881  Humberston, Lincolnshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Status:- Head - Married
    Occupation of head of house:- Yardman, (Ag Lab)
    Also in Dwelling:-
    Eliza COLLINSON - Wife
    Hannah PARSONS - Niece
     
    Age: 24 
    Census 05 Apr 1891  Humberston, Lincolnshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Status:- Head of House - Married
    Occupation of head of house:- Agricultural Labourer
    Also in Dwelling:-
    Eliza COLLINSON (nee CAVILL) - Wife
    James PARSONS - Nephew
    Hannah PARSONS - Niece
     
    Age: 36 
    Census 31 Mar 1901  Humberston, Lincolnshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Status:- Head of House - Married
    Occupation of head of house:- Sub Post Master and Milk Dealer
    Also in Dwelling:-
    Eliza A COLLINSON (nee CAVILL) - Wife
    Hannah BARRONS (mistake should be PARSONS) - Niece - Post Office Clerk
    Luther HOBSON - Servant - Milk Dealers Assistant
     
    Age: 44 
    Census 31 Mar 1911  Humberston, Lincolnshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Condition:- Head of House
    Status:- married 33 years
    Children:- None
    Occupation:- Roadman
    Employer:- Grimsby Rural District Council
    Also in Dwelling:-
    Eliza Ann COLLINSON (nee CAVILL)- Wife

    Number of rooms in dwelling:- 4 
    Age: 55 
    Death 11 Jan 1933  Holmescroft, High Holme Road, Louth, Lincolnshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • DEATH CERTIFICATE

      No:- 359
      1. When and Where died:- 11 January 1933 - Hoilmescroft, High Holmes Road, Louth
      2. Name and surname:- Wright COLLINSON
      3. Sex:- Male
      4. Age:- 77
      5. Occupation:- of North Somercotes, Louth R.D. - Agricultural Labourer
      6. Cause of death:- Debility and shock following fracture of right femur caused by his accidentally falling into yard at Pyes Hall - No PM
      7. Residence and description of informant:- Particulars received from Philip Allman(?) coroner for Lincolnshire (Linsey) Louth District. Inquest held 12th January 1933
      8. When registered:- 13 January 1933
      9. Signature of Registrar:- John (?) Goodwin



    • Holmscroft was the renamed Workhouse when it was transformed into the local hospital.

      QUOTE
      Louth Union workhouse was built in 1837 on Holmes Lane (now High Holme Road) at the north side of Louth. Intended to accommodate 350 inmates, its construction cost £6,000. The architect was George Gilbert Scott who, together with his partner William Bonython Moffatt, designed the workhouse.
      UNQUOTE
    Burial 14 Jan 1933  North Somercotes, Lincolnshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I456  The Full Family Tree
    Last Modified 19 Nov 2009 

    Father William COLLINSON,   b. 1820, Humberston, Lincolnshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Jan 1890, 1 Wellington Terrace, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years) 
    Mother Hannah WRIGHT,   b. 1822, Great Coates, Lincolnshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Dec 1884, Humberston, Lincolnshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years) 
    Marriage 17 May 1847  The Parish Church of St Peter, Humberston, Lincolnshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F19  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Eliza Ann CAVILL,   b. Jul 1856, Caistor Registration Area, Lincolnshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 04 Feb 1933, Pyes Hall Cottages, North Somercotes, Lincolnshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years) 
    Marriage 13 Oct 1878  The Church of St Andrew at Garabaldi Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Type: Banns 
    • No:- 151
      1. When Married:- 13 Oct 1878
      2. Groom Name and surname:- Wright COLLINSON
      2. Bride Name and surname:- Eliza Ann CAVILL
      3. Groom Age:- 23
      3. Bride Age:- 22
      4. Groom Condition:- Bachelor
      4. Bride Condition:- Spinster
      5. Groom Rank or Profession:- Labourer
      5. Bride Rank or Profession:- -
      6. Groom Residence:- 1 Wellington Terrace, Grimsby
      6. Bride Residence:- 43 Holles Street, Grimsby
      7. Groom Father's Name and Occupation:- William COLLINSON - Labourer
      7. Brides Father's Name and Occupation:- David CAVILL - Labourer

      Witness one:- George COLLINSON
      Witness two:- Betsy Hannah CAVILL
    Family ID F24  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Nov 2009 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 03 Sep 1855 - Humberston, Lincolnshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChristening - 23 Sep 1855 - The Parish Church of St Peter, Humberston, Lincolnshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - Relationship to head of house:- Son Status:- Child Occupation:- Scholar Occupation of head of house:- Shepherd and occupier of 5˝ acres of grazing land Also in Dwelling:-
    William COLLINSON - Father
    Hannah COLLINSON (nee WRIGHT) - Mother
    Drewry COLLINSON - Brother
    Marriott COLLINSON - Brother
    Eliza COLLINSON - Sister
    Frances COLLINSON - Sister
    Eva COLLINSON - Sister
    ,Age: 5 - 07 Apr 1861 - Humberston, Lincolnshire, England
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    Link to Google MapsCensus - Relationship to head of house:- Servant Occupation:- Farm Servant Occupation of head of house:- Farmer of 345 acres employing 5 labourers Also in Dwelling:-
    Edward Chapman - Farmer
    Mary S Chapman - Farmer's Wife
    Ann Bee - Farmer's Mother-in-law
    Sarah Naylor - Visitor
    Mary E Nicholson - Farmer's Niece
    betsey Graves - Domestic Servant
    Mary Ann COLLINSON - Dairymaid
    james Busby - farm Servant
    Henry Briggs - Farm Servant
    Joseph Elsey - Farm Servant,Age: 15 - 02 Apr 1871 - Humberston, Lincolnshire, England
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    Link to Google MapsMarriage - Type: Banns - 13 Oct 1878 - The Church of St Andrew at Garabaldi Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - Status:- Head - Married Occupation of head of house:- Yardman, (Ag Lab) Also in Dwelling:-
    Eliza COLLINSON - Wife
    Hannah PARSONS - Niece
    ,Age: 24 - 03 Apr 1881 - Humberston, Lincolnshire, England
    Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - Status:- Head of House - Married Occupation of head of house:- Agricultural Labourer Also in Dwelling:-
    Eliza COLLINSON (nee CAVILL) - Wife
    James PARSONS - Nephew
    Hannah PARSONS - Niece
    ,Age: 36 - 05 Apr 1891 - Humberston, Lincolnshire, England
    Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - Status:- Head of House - Married Occupation of head of house:- Sub Post Master and Milk Dealer Also in Dwelling:-
    Eliza A COLLINSON (nee CAVILL) - Wife
    Hannah BARRONS (mistake should be PARSONS) - Niece - Post Office Clerk
    Luther HOBSON - Servant - Milk Dealers Assistant
    ,Age: 44 - 31 Mar 1901 - Humberston, Lincolnshire, England
    Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - Condition:- Head of House Status:- married 33 years Children:- None Occupation:- Roadman Employer:- Grimsby Rural District Council Also in Dwelling:-
    Eliza Ann COLLINSON (nee CAVILL)- Wife
    Number of rooms in dwelling:- 4,Age: 55 - 31 Mar 1911 - Humberston, Lincolnshire, England
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    Link to Google MapsDeath - 11 Jan 1933 - Holmescroft, High Holme Road, Louth, Lincolnshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 14 Jan 1933 - North Somercotes, Lincolnshire, England Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    A Letter From Christine Warburton
    A Letter From Christine Warburton
    This letter copies a letter from Wynkie Higginbottom which tells a tale of Tom and Shirley Baker's meeting with Wright Collinson's widow. Of course they didn't realise that Wright Collinson was Marriott Collinson's brother.

    Histories
    The Humberston(e) Post Office
    The Humberston(e) Post Office
    Information by compiler except (L) Mr. & Mrs. Lofthouse.

    Compiled by Andrew Reynolds, Post Office North Somercotes. Copyright, January, 1999 Many thanks and acknowledgements to P.O. Archives, Post office, Kelly's and White's Directories of Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire Post Offices-Eric Croft and Ken Smith Post Office researcher.

  • Sources 
    1. [S34] Birth certificate (Reliability: 3).
      In Possession Richard Collinson

    2. [S68] FreeREG: UK Parish register Information, 7367/260 (Reliability: 3).
      County Lincolnshire
      Place Humberstone
      Church St Peter
      RegisterNumber 260
      DateOfBirth 03 Sep 1855
      BaptismDate 23 Sep 1855
      Forename Wright
      Sex M
      FatherForename William
      MotherForename Hannah
      FatherSurname COLLINSON
      MotherSurname
      Abode Humberstone
      FatherOccupation Labourer and Cottager
      Notes z
      FileNumber 7367

    3. [S55] Ancestry.com, 1861 England Census, (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005.Original data - Census Returns of England and Wales, 1861. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1861. Data imaged from the National), Class: RG9; Piece: 2390; Folio: 5; Page: 4; GSU roll: 542964. (Reliability: 3).
      Birth date: abt 1856
      Birth place: Humberstone, Lincolnshire, England
      Residence date: 1861
      Residence place: Humberstone, Lincolnshire, England
      http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=uk
      i1861&h=21951466&ti=5538&indiv=try&gss=pt

    4. [S54] Ancestry.com, 1871 England Census, (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004.Original data - Census Returns of England and Wales, 1871. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1871. Data imaged from the National) (Reliability: 3).
      Name: Wright Collinson
      Birth Date: abt 1856
      Birth Place: Humberstone, Lincolnshire, England
      Residence Date: 1871
      Residence Place: Humberstone, Lincolnshire, England
      http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=uk
      i1871&h=24557275&ti=5538&indiv=try

    5. [S38] Ancestry.com, 1881 Scotland Census, (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007.Original data - Scotland. 1881 Scotland Census. Reels 1-338. General Register Office for Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland.Original data: Scotland. 1881 Scotland Census.. Reels 1-338. Gen), Class: RG11; Piece: 3274; Folio: 71; Page: 8; Line: ; GSU roll: 1341781. (Reliability: 3).
      Name: Wright Collinson
      Birth Date: abt 1857
      Birth Place: Humberstone, Lincoln, England
      Residence Date: 1881
      Residence Place: Humberstone, Lincolnshire, England
      http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=uk
      i1881&h=12837903&ti=5538&indiv=try

    6. [S51] Ancestry.com, 1891 England Census, (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005.Original data - Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1891. Data imaged from The National), Class: RG12; Piece: 2620; Folio 5; Page 3; GSU roll: 6097730. (Reliability: 3).
      Name: Wright Collinson
      Birth Date: abt 1855
      Birth Place: Humberstone, Lincolnshire, England
      Residence Date: 1891
      Residence Place: Humberstone, Lincolnshire, England
      http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=uk
      i1891&h=19694448&ti=5538&indiv=try

    7. [S50] Ancestry.com, 1901 England Census, (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005.Original data - Census Returns of England and Wales, 1901. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1901. Data imaged from the National), Class: RG13; Piece: 3097; Folio: 122; Page: 2. (Reliability: 3).
      Birth date: abt 1857
      Birth place: Humberstone, Lincolnshire, England
      Residence date: 1901
      Residence place: Humberstone, Lincolnshire, England
      http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=uk
      i1901&h=18099566&ti=5538&indiv=try&gss=pt

    8. [S86] RG14 - 1911 Census Schedules RG78 - 1911 Enumerators Summary Books, 1911 England Census, (Find My Past), RG14PN19993 RG78PN1197B RD422 SD1 ED42 SN41 (Reliability: 3).

    9. [S43] Marriage Certificate (Reliability: 3).
      In Possession Richard Collinson