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Pickerings of Foston-on-the-Wolds

It is not known where the Pickerings who appeared in Brigham in the early 1700s came from, but the hamlet is situated in the heartland of the Pickerings of Holderness, so they could well be an offshoot of this much larger family. DNA testing is needed to establish a link.

1st Generation

John PICKERING labourer, born c1714, died Brigham, East Riding, buried 25 December 1804 Foston-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, married 4 October 1738 Foston-on-the-Wolds, East Riding Frances COULSON died Brigham, East Riding, buried 6 October 1796 Foston-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.
Children:
1.1. Elizabeth PICKERING
1.2. John PICKERING
1.3. Frances PICKERING

2nd Generation

1.1. Elizabeth PICKERING born 1 February 1741 Brigham, East Riding, baptised 18 February Foston-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, died Brigham, East Riding, buried 16 March 1776 Foston-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

1.2. John PICKERING labourer, manservant, born 25 April 1744 Brigham, East Riding, baptised 29 April 1744 Foston-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, buried 30 August 1777 Foston-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, married 30 January 1772 Foston-on-the-Wolds, East Riding Sarah BRADLEY.
Children:
1.2.1. William PICKERING
1.2.2. Michael PICKERING
1.2.3. Ann PICKERING
1.2.4. Sarah PICKERING

1.3. Frances PICKERING born Brigham, East Riding, baptised 10 December 1746 Foston-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, married 4 November 1767 Foston-on-the-Wolds, East Riding James DANDY.

3rd Generation

1.2.1. William PICKERING carpet weaver, baptised 25 July 1773 Foston-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, died 22 March 1856 Wansford, East Riding, buried Foston-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, married 13 January 1801 Nafferton, East riding Martha SAUNDERS (daughter of William SAUNDERS and Eleanor HODGSON) born 9 October 1777 Scarborough, North Riding, buried 24 May 22, 1838 Leven, East Riding.
Children:
1.2.1.1. Hannah PICKERING
1.2.1.2. John PICKERING
1.2.1.3. Sarah PICKERING
1.2.1.4. Martha Eleanor PICKERING
1.2.1.5. Mary PICKERING
1.2.1.6. Ruth PICKERING
1.2.1.7. Simeon PICKERING

1.2.2. Michael PICKERING carpet weaver, born 22 December 1775 Foston-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, married 30 December 1799 Nafferton, East Riding Sarah CRABTREE.
Children:
1.2.2.1. Jemima PICKERING
1.2.2.2. Samuel PICKERING
1.2.2.3. John Crabtree PICKERING
1.2.2.4. Hannah PICKERING
1.2.2.5. Lois PICKERING
1.2.2.6. Lavinia PICKERING

1.2.3. Ann PICKERING married 7 August 1809 Foston-on-the-Wolds, East Riding John CATTELL miller, born Skerne, East Riding.

1.2.4. Sarah PICKERING married 15 November 1791 Foston-on-the-Wolds, East Riding John LINDSEY.

4th Generation

1.2.1.1. Hannah PICKERING born 2 September 1801 Wansford, East Riding, baptised 11 October 1801 Nafferton, East Riding, married 2 July 1821 Foston-on-the-Wolds, East Riding Jonathan DUNN.

1.2.1.2. John PICKERING born Wansford, East Riding, baptised 25 December 1803 Nafferton, East Riding, died Wansford, East Riding, buried 10 November 1823 Foston-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

1.2.1.3. Sarah PICKERING born 6 February 1806 Wansford, East Riding, baptised 10 February 1806 Nafferton, East Riding, married 11 April 1835 Leven, East Riding William WATSON.

1.2.1.4. Martha Eleanor PICKERING born 13 June 1808 Wansford, East Riding, baptised 14 July Nafferton, East Riding, died 28 November 1846, married 21 September 1831 Leven, East Riding William HILLERBY.

1.2.1.5. Mary PICKERING born 5 March 1811 Wansford, East Riding, baptised 2 November 1814 Nafferton, East Riding, died Wansford, East Riding, buried 25 March 1890 Nafferton, East Riding.

1.2.1.6. Ruth PICKERING born 28 September 1814 Wansford, East Riding, baptised 2 November 1814 Nafferon, East Riding, had a child with Robert BROWN labourer, Brandesburton, East Riding, married 26 March 1836 Leven, East Riding William WRIGGLESWORTH.
Children of Ruth PICKERING and Robert BROWN:
1.2.1.6.1. Unknown PICKERING

1.2.1.7. Simeon PICKERING miller, born 10 November 1817 Wansford, East Riding, baptised 15 December 1817 Nafferton, East Riding, died 6 April 1897 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., married 21 December 21, 1839 Driffield, East Riding Eleanor Elizabeth HARPER (daughter of Henry and Martha HARPER) dressmaker, born August 1818 Bridlington, East Riding.
Children:
1.2.1.7.1. Ann Elizabeth PICKERING
1.2.1.7.2. John PICKERING
1.2.1.7.3. Mary PICKERING
1.2.1.7.4. Henry Harper PICKERING
1.2.1.7.5. Martha Ellen PICKERING
1.2.1.7.6. Willard Richards PICKERING
1.2.1.7.7. Heber PICKERING
1.2.1.7.8. Franklin Harper PICKERING

1.2.2.1. Jemima PICKERING born Wansford, East Riding, baptised 4 July 1802 Nafferton, East Riding, died Wansford, East Riding, buried 26 May 1803 Foston-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

1.2.2.2. Samuel PICKERING born Wansford, East Riding, baptised 16 May 1806 Nafferton, East Riding.

1.2.2.3. John Crabtree PICKERING born 10 August 1808 Wansford, East Riding, baptised 30 August 1808 Nafferton, East Riding.

1.2.2.4. Hannah PICKERING born 30 November 1811 Wansford, East Riding, baptised 30 December 1811 Nafferton, East Riding.

1.2.2.5. Lois PICKERING baptised 7 October 1815 Nafferton, East Riding.

1.2.2.6. Lavinia PICKERING baptised 8 June 1818 Nafferton, East Riding.

5th Generation

1.2.1.7.1. Ann Elizabeth PICKERING baptised 17 December 1840 Driffield, East Riding, died 26 October 1857 Myton, Hull, East Riding.

1.2.1.7.2. John PICKERING painter, born 23 September 1842 Driffield, East Riding, died 9 August 1884.

1.2.1.7.3. Mary PICKERING servant, born 10 July 1845 Driffield, East Riding. died after 1861.

1.2.1.7.4. Henry Harper PICKERING born 14 April 1849 Driffield, East Riding, died 23 April 1849.

1.2.1.7.5. Martha Ellen PICKERING born 17 April 1852 Hull, East Riding, died 17 October 1853 Myton, Hull, East Riding.

1.2.1.7.6. Willard Richards PICKERING carpenter, born 30 September 1853 Hull, East Riding, died 1 July 1915 Centerville, Davis County, Utah, U.S.A., married 1st 25 October 1875 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A. Eunice Diana DRAKE born 1855 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., died 1894 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., married 2nd 15 September 1897 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A. Elizabeth PHILLIPS born 1876 Hull, East Riding, died 1941 Centerville, Davis County, Utah, U.S.A.
Children of Willard Richards PICKERING and Eunice Diana DRAKE:
1.2.1.7.6.1. Willard A. PICKERING
1.2.1.7.6.2. Henry F. PICKERING
1.2.1.7.6.3. Unknown PICKERING
1.2.1.7.6.4. Joseph F. PICKERING
1.2.1.7.6.5. Leroy G. PICKERING
1.2.1.7.6.6. Clarence H. PICKERING
1.2.1.7.6.7. Ernest A. PICKERING
1.2.1.7.6.8. Simeon H. PICKERING
Children of Willard Richards PICKERING and Elizabeth PHILLIPS:
1.2.1.7.6.9. Eunice L. PICKERING
1.2.1.7.6.10. Clyde P. PICKERING
1.2.1.7.6.11. Melvin P. PICKERING
1.2.1.7.6.12. Wendall PICKERING

1.2.1.7.7. Heber PICKERING born 25 April 25 1856 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding, died 1 May 1857 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding.

1.2.1.7.8. Franklin Harper PICKERING born 23 December 1857 Hull, East Riding, died 18 July 1943 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., married 6 September 1883 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A. Mary Jane SNOWBALL born 1865 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., died 1932 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.
Children:
1.2.1.7.8.1. Franklin W. PICKERING
1.2.1.7.8.2. Jane E. PICKERING
1.2.1.7.8.3. Mary PICKERING

6th Generation

1.2.1.7.6.1. Willard A. PICKERING born 1876 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., died 1896 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.

1.2.1.7.6.2. Henry F. PICKERING born 1879 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., died 1950 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.

1.2.1.7.6.3. PICKERING born 1880 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., died 1883 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.

1.2.1.7.6.4. Joseph F. PICKERING born 1881 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., died 1881 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.

1.2.1.7.6.5. Leroy G. PICKERING born 1884 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., died 1951 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.

1.2.1.7.6.6. Clarence H. PICKERING born 1888 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., died 1890 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.

1.2.1.7.6.7. Ernest A. PICKERING born 1891 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., died 1986 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.

1.2.1.7.6.8. Simeon H. PICKERING born 1894 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.

1.2.1.7.6.9. Eunice L. PICKERING born 1898 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., died 1903 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.

1.2.1.7.6.10. Clyde P. PICKERING born 1900 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., died 1974 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.

1.2.1.7.6.11. Melvin P. PICKERING born 1904 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., died 1974 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.

1.2.1.7.6.12. Wendall PICKERING born 1908 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., died 1971 Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.A.

1.2.1.7.8.1. Franklin W. PICKERING born 1884 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., died 1887 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.

1.2.1.7.8.2. Jane E. PICKERING born 1886 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., died 1969 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, U.S.A.

1.2.1.7.8.3. Mary PICKERING born 1888 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., died 1972 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.