Robert Ridley Nessworthy

1845 - 1910  (65 years)

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• Name	Robert Ridley Nessworthy  [1]
  Relationship	with George William Craxford
  Born	7 Jan 1845	South Shields, Tyne and Wear
  	Birth registered for Robert Ridley Nursworthy JFM 1845 South Shields.
  Christened	19 Jan 1845	St Hilda's Church, South Shields, Tyne And Wear
  Gender	Male
  Also known as	Nesworthy
  Also known as	Nurseworthy
  Residence	1851	2, Marshall's Quay, Shadwell Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear   [2]
  Residence	1861	(171), Marshall's Quay, Shadwell Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear   [3]
  Residence	1864	Shadwell Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear
  Residence	1871	3, Queen Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear   [4]
  	He was living with the family of James Sheals and is described as son-in-law
  Occupation	1880
  	Boat builder
  Residence	1881	5, Fawcus Buildings, Reed Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear   [4, 5]
  Residence	1891	5, Fawcus Buildings, Reed Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear   [6]
  Residence	1901	40, Wellington Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear   [7]
  Died	7 Aug 1910	East Riding Asylum, Walkington, Hull, East Yorkshire   [8]
  	Cause: Cerebral softening - 10 months
  Notes	It has been suggested from several sources that Robert had a bigamous marriage, first marrying in South Shields, and then later in North Shields. This has yet to be proven. Until we can confirm the existence of a second Robert Nesworthy, both spouses will be recorded as being married to this one person.
  Person ID	I7030	Extended Craxford Family | Judith's maternal branch in the Craxford tree
  Last Modified	12 Feb 2022

  
  

  Father	Matthew Nosworthy,   b. 16 Jul 1819, Staverton, Devon ,   d. 14 Feb 1903, South Shields Union Workhouse, South Shields, Tyne and Wear  (Age 83 years)
  Mother	Mary Ridley,   b. 1823, South Shields, Tyne and Wear ,   d. 19 Aug 1866, Hamburg, Germany  (Age 43 years)
  Married	18 Dec 1842	St Hilda's Church, South Shields, Tyne And Wear   [9]
  	Parish record states: Matthew Nursworthy, bachelor, mariner, residing in South Shields. Father: Thomas Nursworthy, labourer. Mary Ridley, of full age, spinster, residing in South Shields. Father: Robert Ridley, shipwright. Neither could sign their names. Witnesses: M. Jameson and James Ramsey. Married after banns, at the Church of St. Hilda, Parish of St. Hilda, South Shields, Durham. Curate: S.R. Thomas. Entry no. 494.
  Census Returns		RG: Nosworthy, Matthew (1861) and family 1861. Mary Nesworthy (wife of Matthew and mother of Robert Ridley) is living with her family in Marshall's Quay. Nesworthy Mary M Wife 37 Durham, Shields Nesworthy Robert S Son 16 Boat builder's apprentice Durham, Shields Nesworthy Matthew S Son 12 Boat builder's apprentice Durham, Shields Nesworthy William S Son 8 Durham, Shields Nesworthy John S Son 4 Durham, Shields Nesworthy Ridley S Son 2 Durham, Shields England Census RG9/3793 South Shields South Shields 110 27
  Family ID	F233	Group Sheet,  Family chart

  
  

  Family 1	Elizabeth Young,   b. Abt 1842, South Shields, Tyne and Wear ,   d. 6 Jan 1924, South Shields, Tyne and Wear  (Age ~ 82 years)
  Married	19 May 1862	St Hilda's Church, South Shields, Tyne And Wear   [10]
  	They married, after banns, at St. Hilda's Church, South Shields, 19 May 1862. Robert Nessworthy, of full age, bachelor, boat builder, residing in the Parish of St. Hilda. Father: Matthew Nessworthy, master mariner. Elizabeth Young, of full age, spinster, residing in South Shields. Father: Robert Young, mariner. Robert signed his name, while Elizabeth could only make her mark. Witnesses were George Jones and Euphemia Lawrenson Both made their mark. Sam Stewart, Curate.
  Children	1. Mary Ann Nessworthy,   b. 9 Oct 1862, South Shields, Tyne and Wear ,   d. Aft 1924  (Age 62 years)   2. Matthew Nessworthy,   b. 2 Jan 1864, South Shields, Tyne and Wear ,   d. 2 Dec 1864, South Shields, Tyne and Wear  (Age 0 years)   3. Matthew Nessworthy,   b. 2 May 1865, South Shields, Tyne and Wear ,   d. 30 Jan 1870, South Shields, Tyne and Wear  (Age 4 years)   4. Robert Nessworthy,   b. 30 Aug 1867, South Shields, Tyne and Wear ,   d. 1920, South Shields, Tyne and Wear  (Age 52 years)   5. Eleanor Jones Nessworthy,   b. 5 Jun 1869, South Shields, Tyne and Wear ,   d. 19 Jul 1870, South Shields, Tyne and Wear  (Age 1 years)   6. Elizabeth Nessworthy,   b. 20 Jun 1871, South Shields, Tyne and Wear ,   d. 24 Jul 1874, South Shields, Tyne and Wear  (Age 3 years)   7. James Nessworthy,   b. 21 Oct 1873, South Shields, Tyne and Wear ,   d. Yes, date unknown   8. Frances Nessworthy,   b. 23 Mar 1876, South Shields, Tyne and Wear ,   d. 23 Mar 1876, South Shields, Tyne and Wear  (Age 0 years)   9. Elizabeth J Nessworthy,   b. 1878, South Shields, Tyne and Wear ,   d. 1968, South Shields, Tyne and Wear  (Age 90 years)   10. Isabel Nessworthy,   b. 26 Jun 1882, South Shields, Tyne and Wear ,   d. Yes, date unknown   11. William Nessworthy,   b. 24 Jan 1887, South Shields, Tyne and Wear ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Photos		Mouth of the River Tyne North and South Shields either side of the mouth of the River Tyne. (Old Ordnance Survey Map "Mouth of the Tyne" 1895) Highlighted streets are associated with the Nesworthy family.
  BMD Certificates		MC: Nessworthy, Robert (1869) and Elizabeth Young This was Robert's formal marriage in South Shields
  Census Returns » Slide Show		RG: Nesworthy, Elizabeth (1871) and family 1871. Marshall's Quay is adjacent to Shadwell Street which ran behind the buildings and quays at the north end of the peninsula. Elizabeth is living at No.25. Also noted at No 21 is Robert Ridley and family. We presume this is Elizabeth's in-law family, an idea reinforced by the residence of with them of 18 year old nephew William Nosworthy. Nesworthy Elizabeth M Wife 27 Boat builder's wife South Shields Nesworthy Mary Ann S Dau 8 Scholar South Shields Nosworthy Robert S Son 4 South Shields England Census RG10/5038 South Shields, South Shields 7 8
  		RG: Nessworthy, Robert (1881) and family Mariner's Quay ran from Shadwell Street near the boat yards on the River Tyne. Again Robert does not appear on this census Nessworthy Elizabeth M Head 39 Charwoman Durham, South Shields Nessworthy Robert S Son 13 Scholar Durham, South Shields Nessworthy James S Son 7 Scholar Durham, South Shields Nessworthy Elizabeth S Dau 3 Durham, South Shields English Census RG11/5080 South Shields 81 7
  		RG: Nesworthy, Elizabeth (1891) and family 1891. Elizabeth is now described as the head of the family, living at 26 Wellington Street, South Shields. There are seven other households at this address. Mary Nesworthy and family were living at No.19 Nesworthy Elizabeth M Head 46 Durham, South Shields Nesworthy James S Son 15 (?) Coachman Durham, South Shields Nesworthy Elizabeth S Dau 13 Durham, South Shields Nesworthy Isabella S Dau 8 Durham, South Shields Nesworthy William S Son 4 Durham, South Shields English Census RG12/4154 South Shields, Westoe 77 23
  		RG: Nessworthy, Robert (1901) and family 1901. Robert is back living with Elizabeth and their youngest son, William at 38 Wellington Street. At this time, their next door neighbours were William and Jane Harrison, the parents of their son Robert's wife Jane. Their grandson Thomas was living at No.40 Robert and Jane, with their other five children were living at No.42 Nessworthy Robert M Head 56 Shipwright Durham, South Shields Nessworthy Elizabeth M Wife 57 Durham, South Shields Nessworthy William S Son 14 Cartboy Durham, South Shields English Census RG13/4728 South Shields South Shields 88 21
  Last Modified	12 Sep 2014
  Family ID	F7010	Group Sheet,  Family chart

  
  

  Family 2	Susannah Lamb Bedingfield Sheals,   b. 1843, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk ,   d. 15 Feb 1917, Aberdeen, Scotland  (Age 74 years)
  Married	Type: Never Married
  Children	1. James William Nessworthy,   b. 19 Apr 1870, North Shields, Tyne And Wear ,   d. 1943, North Shields, Tyne And Wear  (Age 72 years)   2. Mary Nessworthy,   b. 26 May 1873, North Shields, Tyne And Wear ,   d. 13 Apr 1919, Aberdeen, Scotland  (Age 45 years)   3. Isabella Nessworthy,   b. 25 Jun 1875, North Shields, Tyne And Wear ,   d. Yes, date unknown   4. Robert Nessworthy,   b. 15 Aug 1877, North Shields, Tyne And Wear ,   d. 18 Jul 1957  (Age 79 years)   5. Frederick Nessworthy,   b. 1 Oct 1880, North Shields, Tyne And Wear ,   d. 1950, Northumberland  (Age 69 years)   6. John Nessworthy,   b. Abt 1883, North Shields, Tyne And Wear ,   d. 1940, North Shields, Tyne And Wear  (Age ~ 57 years)   7. Susannah Nessworthy,   b. 25 Aug 1885, North Shields, Tyne And Wear ,   d. 15 Sep 1885, North Shields, Tyne And Wear  (Age 0 years)   8. Elizabeth Nessworthy,   b. 3 Oct 1886, North Shields, Tyne And Wear ,   d. 2 Sep 1887, North Shields, Tyne And Wear  (Age 0 years)
  Photos		Fawcus Buildings, Reed Street, Tynemouth The family lived at No.5. at the time of the 1891 census
  		Mouth of the River Tyne North and South Shields either side of the mouth of the River Tyne. (Old Ordnance Survey Map "Mouth of the Tyne" 1895) Highlighted streets are associated with the Nesworthy family.
  Census Returns » Slide Show		RG: Nessworthy, Robert (1871) and family 1871. Robert Nesworthy, listed as son-in-law, is living with James Sheals and family at 3 Queen Street, North Shields. Sheals James W Head 55 Dockyard labourer Norfolk, Winterton Sheals Hanna S Dau 13 Scholar Norfolk, Yarmouth Sheals Frederick S Son 12 Dockyard labourer Norfolk, Yarmouth Sheals Hannah M S Dau 6 Norfolk, Yarmouth Nesworthy Robert M SinLaw 26 Ship's carpenter Durham, South Shields England Census RG10/5119 Tynemouth 78 36
  		RG: Nessworthy, Robert (1881) and family 1881. The family is living at the Fawcus Buildings in Reed Street, Tynemouth. The surname is spelled with the double 's'. Note also the district of birth is listed as North Shields throughout despite previous information. Nessworthy Robert M Head 36 Boat builder North Shields Nessworthy Susannah M Wife 33 North Shields Nessworthy James M S Son 12 Scholar North Shields Nessworthy Mary S Dau 9 Scholar North Shields Nessworthy Isabella S Dau 6 Scholar North Shields Nessworthy Robert S Son 4 North Shields Nessworthy Frederick S Son 1 North Shields England Census RG11/5081 Tynemouth 5 3
  		RG: Nessworthy, Robert (1891) and family 1891. The family living at 5 Fawcus Buildings, Reed Street, North Shields Nessworthy Robert M Head 46 Boat Builder Durham, South Shields Nessworthy Susannah M Wife 45 Yarmouth Nessworthy James W S Son 20 S.S. Fireman North Shields Nessworthy Isabella S Son 15 General Servant North Shields Nessworthy Robert S Son 13 Scholar North Shields Nessworthy Frederick S Son 10 Scholar North Shields Nessworthy John S Son 8 Scholar North Shields Part of the England Census 1891 for Tynemouth (RG12/4228)
  Last Modified	19 Oct 2017
  Family ID	F7031	Group Sheet,  Family chart

  
  

• Event Map		Born - 7 Jan 1845 - South Shields, Tyne And Wear Christened - 19 Jan 1845 - St Hilda's Church, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Married - 19 May 1862 - St Hilda's Church, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Residence - 1864 - Shadwell Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Residence - 1871 - 3, Queen Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear Residence - 1881 - 5, Fawcus Buildings, Reed Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear Residence - 1891 - 5, Fawcus Buildings, Reed Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear Residence - 1901 - 40, Wellington Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear Died - Cause: Cerebral softening - 10 months - 7 Aug 1910 - East Riding Asylum, Walkington, Hull, East Yorkshire  = Link to Google Maps   = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location/Street       : District/Village       : City/Town       : County/State       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Photos

  East Riding Asylum, Walkington, East Yorkshire This old institution was also known as Walkington Hospital and Broadgate Hospital. The site has now been cleared and redeveloped. Illustration and further photographs can be found at: East Riding of Yorkshire County Asylum Pete Cracknell: County Asylums

  
  

  BMD Certificates		DC: Nessworthy, Robert Ridley (1910) His brother Ambrose died in the same institution
  		BC: Nessworthy, Robert Ridley (1845) Son of Matthew Nesworthy and Mary Ridley. Note the spelling of the surname - Nurseworthy

  
  

• Sources

  [S34] 1881 English Census. [S236] 1851 England Census, South Shields HO107/2400 158 4 (Reliability: 3). [S26] 1861 England Census, South Shields RG9/3793 110 27 (Reliability: 3). [S27] 1871 England Census, Tynemouth RG10/5119 78 36 (Reliability: 3). [S34] 1881 English Census, Tynemouth RG11/5081 5 3 (Reliability: 3). [S17] 1891 England Census, Tynemouth RG12/4228 104 2 (Reliability: 3). [S19] 1901 England Census, South Shields RG13/4278 88 21 (Reliability: 3). [S4] England and Wales, Civil Registration Index: 1837-1983, Beverley 9d 56 (JAS 1910) (Reliability: 3). [S4] England and Wales, Civil Registration Index: 1837-1983, South Shields December 24 159 (Reliability: 4). [S4] England and Wales, Civil Registration Index: 1837-1983, South Shields 10a 671 (AMJ 1862) (Reliability: 3).