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Pickerings of Middleton-on-the-Wolds

The founder member of this family is William Pickering. He died a pauper in Kilnwick in 1792, but he was buried in Lockington. He married Elizabeth Patrick in Kilnwick but their first child was baptised in Leconfield, their second and third children in Kilnwick and their fourth child in *Etton. Most members of the fourth generation settled in Middleton-on-the-Wolds, hence the name given to this family. All the places mentioned are situated in the area lying between Driffield to the north and Beverley to the south, to the east of the arc formed by the Yorkshire Wolds, so it is likely that William was also born in the same area. He seems to have been something of a drifter, perhaps moving from place to place in search of employment. This makes him difficult to attach to an established family, though the area in which he and his descendants lived suggests he belonged to the Pickerings of Holderness. Only a DNA test will establish this. An atDNA test should suffice, but a Y-DNA test would be more precise (providing the many incidences of a “non paternal events” are avoided).

Robert Pickering of the 5th generation was one of the nine man crew of the lifeboat, the Harbinger, during the Great Gale of 10 February 1871 (see Bridlington).

*Two William Pickerings, sons of Will and William, were baptised in Etton within two months of each other in November 1760 and January 1761, see Pickerings of Driffield 1.

1st Generation

1. William PICKERING born c1720, died Kilnwick, buried 16 April 1792 Lockington, East Riding, married 17 April 1744 Kilnwick, East Riding Elizabeth PATRICK.
Children:
1.1. Mary PICKERING
1.2. Elizabeth PICKERING
1.3. Thomas PICKERING
1.4. William PICKERING

2nd Generation

1.1. Mary PICKERING baptised 21 April 1745 Leconfield, East Riding.

1.2. Elizabeth PICKERING baptised 17 March 1750 Kilnwick, East Riding, married 29 January 1771 Kilnwick, East Riding William BURGESS.

1.3. Thomas PICKERING baptised 9 May 1752 Kilnwick, East Riding.

1.4. William PICKERING labourer, baptised 23 January 1761 Etton, East Riding, buried February 1806 Kilnwick, East Riding, married 5 July 1784 Bainton, East Riding Mary SPECK born c1762, buried 10 August 1816 Kilnwick, East Riding.
Children:
1.4.1. Robert PICKERING
1.4.2. Richard PICKERING
1.4.3. Thomas PICKERING
1.4.4. Jane PICKERING
1.4.5. William PICKERING
1.4.6. Mary PICKERING
1.4.7. Daniel PICKERING
1.4.8. David PICKERING

3rd Generation

1.4.1. Robert PICKERING tailor, baptised 23 August 1784 Kilnwick, East Riding, born Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, buried 4 October 1818 Kilnwick, East Riding, married 19 October 1805 Allerthorpe, East Riding Ann BOTTERILL (daughter of Ann BOTTERILL) baptised 30 October 1785 Market Weighton, East Riding.
Children:
1.4.1.1. William PICKERING
1.4.1.2. Mary PICKERING
1.4.1.3. Jane PICKERING
1.4.1.4. John PICKERING
1.4.1.5. Robert PICKERING
1.4.1.6. Thomas PICKERING

1.4.2. Richard PICKERING agriculatural labourer, born c1787, baptised 26 May 1793, buried March 1855 Driffield, East Riding, married 15 April 1811 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding Elizabeth GRAY (daughter of Stephen GRAY and Catherine WRITHEL) baptised 26 May 1793 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, buried 1 February 1871 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.
Children:
1.4.2.1. William PICKERING
1.4.2.2. Robert PICKERING
1.4.2.3. William PICKERING
1.4.2.4. Martin PICKERING
1.4.2.5. Catherine PICKERING
1.4.2.6. Jane PICKERING
1.4.2.7. Elizabeth PICKERING
1.4.2.8. Stephen PICKERING
1.4.2.9. Mary PICKERING
1.4.2.10. Richard PICKERING
1.4.2.11. Ann PICKERING
1.4.2.12. Sarah PICKERING

1.4.3. Thomas PICKERING agriucultural labourer, baptised 28 July 1790 Kilnwick, East Riding, buried 21 November 1866 Kilnwick, East Riding,  married 1st 12 January 1822 Kilnwick, East Riding Rebecca WALKER (daughter of Francis and Ann WALKER) baptised 6 August 1797 Driffield, East Riding, buried 8 January 1823 Kilnwick, East Riding, married 2nd 3 July 1825 Hull, Sculcoates, East Riding Sarah WALKER born c1798, buried 11 March 1850 Kilnwick, East Riding.
Children of Thomas PICKERING and Rebecca WALKER:
1.4.3.1. Mary PICKERING
Children of Thomas PICKERING and Sarah WALKER:
1.4.3.2. Ann PICKERING
1.4.3.3. Leah PICKERING
1.4.3.4. William PICKERING
1.4.3.5. Robert PICKERING
1.4.3.6. Thomas PICKERING

1.4.4. Jane PICKERING baptised 24 June 1792 Kilnwick, East Riding.

1.4.5. William PICKERING baptised 10 September 1794 Kilnwick, East Riding, buried 11 January 1823 Kilnwick, East Riding, married 11 May 1819 Kilnwick, East Riding Dinah BLAKESTONE.

1.4.6. Mary PICKERING baptised 3 October 1802 Kilnwick, East Riding, buried 21 August 1812 Kilnwick, East Riding.

1.4.7. Daniel PICKERING baptised 16 September 1804 Kilnwick, East Riding, buried 29 September 1804 Kilnwick, East Riding.

1.4.8. David PICKERING tailor, baptised 27 October 1805 Kilnwick, East Riding, buried 28 June 1831 Myton, Hull, East Riding, married 17 September 1824 Holy Trinity, Hull, East Riding, Mary GIBSON.
Children:
1.4.8.1. Mary Ann PICKERING
1.4.8.2. Jane PICKERING

1.4.8.3. David William PICKERING

4th Generation

1.4.1.1. William PICKERING baptised 9 February 1806 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, buried 23 June 1823 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

1.4.1.2. Mary PICKERING baptised 27 September 1807 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, buried November 1844 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

1.4.1.3. Jane PICKERING baptised April 1809 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, married 10 October 1826 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding William DUNN.

1.4.1.4. John PICKERING agricultural labourer, baptised 10 November 1811 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, buried 28 June 1884 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, married 25 November 1841 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding Jane SMITH laudress, born c1821 Ulrome, East Riding, buried 2 June 1875 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

1.4.1.5. Robert PICKERING tailor, baptised 5 June 1814 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, married 12 May 1834 Bridlington, East Riding Margaret HARRISON (daughter of George and Elizabeth HARRISON) baptised 19 August 1816 Sewerby-cum-Marton, East Riding.
Children:
1.4.1.5.1. Thomas PICKERING
1.4.1.5.2. Robert PICKERING
1.4.1.5.3. Jane PICKERING
1.4.1.5.4. Harrison PICKERING
1.4.1.5.5. John PICKERING
1.4.1.5.6. Elizabeth PICKERING
1.4.1.5.7. Charles PICKERING
1.4.1.5.8. George William PICKERING

1.4.1.6. Thomas PICKERING farm servant, baptised 10 November 1816 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, buried 25 February 1887 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

1.4.2.1. William PICKERING baptised 16 February 1812 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, 4 February 1813 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

1.4.2.2. Robert PICKERING baptised 21 March 1813 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, buried 7 April 1813 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

1.4.2.3. William PICKERING gardener, baptised 10 April 1814 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, 13 June 1892 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding, married 1st 24 May 1837 Cottingham, East Riding Mary HESSEY (daughter of John and Nancy HESSEY) baptised 20 September 1805 Cottingham, East Riding, buried 4 December 1862 Myton, Hull, East Riding, married 2nd 28 June 1863 Holy Trinity, Hull, East Riding Ann FULSTOW born c1832 Lincolnshire.
Children of William PICKERING and Mary HESSEY
1.4.2.3.1. Richard PICKERING
1.4.2.3.2. John Hessey PICKERING
Children of William PICKERING and Ann FULSTOW
1.4.2.3.3. Mary Ellen PICKERING
1.4.2.3.4. William James PICKERING

1.4.2.4. Martin PICKERING agricultural labourer, baptised 26 November 1815 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, buried 22 August 1855 Bainton, East Riding, married 16 December 1839 Holme Spalding Moor, East Riding Mercy SCOTT (daughter of William SCOTT and Elizabeth SMART) baptised 3 October 1814 Holme Spalding Moor, East Riding, buried 2 May 1892 Bainton, East Riding.
Children:
1.4.2.4.1. Elizabeth PICKERING
1.4.2.4.2. Eliza PICKERING
1.4.2.4.3. Maria PICKERING
1.4.2.4.4. Thomas PICKERING
1.4.2.4.5. Ann PICKERING
1.4.2.4.6. Jane PICKERING
1.4.2.4.7. Ellen PICKERING
1.4.2.4.8. William PICKERING

1.4.2.5. Catherine PICKERING baptised 16 February 1817 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, died 19 May 1886 Bridlington, East Riding, married 15 June 1834 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding John KIRBY (son of John KIRBY and Ann FOUND) born 2 December 1811 Nafferton, East Riding, died 1887.

1.4.2.6. Jane PICKERING baptised 13 December 1818 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, married 26 November  1835 Hutton Cranswick, East Riding William MOODY born c1810 Tibthorpe, East Riding.

1.4.2.7. Elizabeth PICKERING baptised 6 November 1820 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, had a child with David WELBOURNE, married 3 August 1840 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding Samuel BARKER (son of John and Ann BARKER) agricultural labourer, baptised 25 July 1819 Nafferton, East Riding.
Children of Elizabeth PICKERING and David WELBOURNE:
1.4.2.7.1. David PICKERING

1.4.2.8. Stephen PICKERING agricultural labourer, baptised October 1822 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, buried 24 April 1906 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, married 23 May 1846 Hutton Cranswick, East Riding Hannah ELLEKER (daughter of Robert and Elizabeth ELLEKER) born 25 September 1825 North Dalton, East Riding, buried 18 April 1891 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.
Children:
1.4.2.8.1. Robert PICKERING
1.4.2.8.2. Isaac PICKERING
1.4.2.8.3. Rachel PICKERING
1.4.2.8.4. Ann PICKERING
1.4.2.8.5. Mary PICKERING
1.4.2.8.6. Betsy PICKERING

1.4.2.9. Mary PICKERING baptised 18 July 1824 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, died 5 December 1857 Canada, married 17 August 1842 St. Mary, Sculcoates Hull, East Riding, Abraham SCOTT (son of Thomas and Ann SCOTT) baptised 7 March 1819 Warter, East Riding, died 26 October 1900 Hanover, Michigan, U.S.A.

1.4.2.10. Richard PICKERING agricultural labourer, baptised 24 September 1826 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, buried 24 February 1902 Beeford, East Riding, married 1847 Beeford, East Riding Mary PAPE (daughter of William and Isabella PAPE) dressmaker, baptised 15 September 1822 Market Weighton, East Riding, buried 20 August 1890 Beeford, East Riding.
Children:
1.4.2.10.1. Elizabeth PICKERING
1.4.2.10.2. Henry PICKERING
1.4.2.10.3. Isabella PICKERING

1.4.2.11. Ann PICKERING baptised 13 April 1828 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, died 1888 Driffield, East Riding, married 5 November 1850 Driffield, East Riding George SHIPLEY (son of Elizabeth SHIPLEY) born 1825 Kilham, East Riding, died 17 February 1901 Kilham, East Riding.

1.4.2.12. Sarah PICKERING baptised 23 August 1829 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, 8 February 1909 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, had a child with Unknown UNKNOWN married 2 April 1850 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding Francis HOLMES (son of Thomas HOLMES and Mary CHAPMAN) born 3 February 1826 Ibstock, Leicestershire, died 6 February 1907 Reach, Ontario, Canada.
Children of Sarah PICKERING and Unknown UNKNOWN:
1.4.2.12.1. Richard Pearson PICKERING

1.4.3.1. Mary PICKERING servant, baptised 25 December 1822 Kilnwick, East Riding, had a child with Unknown UNKNOWN.
Children:
1.4.3.1.1. Rebecca PICKERING

1.4.3.2. Ann PICKERING baptised 15 October 1826 Kilnwick, East Riding, died 1895 Kilnwick, East Riding, had a child with Unknown UNKNOWN, married 22 May 1852 Kilnwick, East Riding John CARTER baptised 10 March 1831 Rillington, North Riding.
Children of Ann PICKERING and Unknown UNKNOWN.
1.4.3.2.1. Sarah Ann PICKERING

1.4.3.3. Leah PICKERING baptised 23 November 1828 Kilnwick, East Riding, married 1st 1849 Driffield, East Riding Emmanuel GOLDEN (son of Robert and Ann GOLDEN) baptised 10 March 1828 Driffield, East Riding, buried 16 November 1860 Driffield, East Riding, married 2nd 1863 Driffield, East Riding Lythe ROOKS (son of Frank and Mary ROOKS) shopkeeper and Methodist preacher, born August 1814 Huggate, East Riding, died 1899.

1.4.3.4. William PICKERING groom, baptised 10 April 1831 Kilnwick, East Riding, buried 24 September 1898 Kilnwick, East Riding, married 1864 Mary Elizabeth VARLEY (daughter of Thomas and Hannah VARLEY) cook, baptised 18 March 1836 Whitby, North Riding, buried 24 May 20, 1922 Kilnwick, East Riding.
Children of William PICKERING and Mary Elizabeth VARLEY
1.4.3.4.1. Sarah Ann PICKERING
1.4.3.4.2. Hannah PICKERING
1.4.3.4.3. Elizabeth PICKERING
1.4.3.4.4. William Thomas PICKERING
1.4.3.4.5. Jane PICKERING
1.4.3.4.6. Robert PICKERING
1.4.3.4.8. George PICKERING
1.4.3.4.9. Joseph PICKERING

1.4.3.5. Robert PICKERING agricultural labourer, baptised 26 May 1833 Kilnwick, East Riding, buried 21 November 1877 Kilnwick, East Riding, married 26 February 1863 Kilnwick, East Riding Harriet DUNN born c1845 Brandesburton, East Riding, buried 2 November 1882 Kilnwick, East Riding.
Children:
1.4.3.5.1. Alfred PICKERING
1.4.3.5.2. Jane PICKERING
1.4.3.5.3. Robert PICKERING
1.4.3.5.4. Thomas PICKERING
1.4.3.5.5. Sarah PICKERING

1.4.3.6. Thomas PICKERING tailor, baptised 14 February 1841 Kilnwick, East Riding, married 1st 4 September 1866 St. Mary, Beverley, East Riding Harriet UNDERWOOD born c1849 Cherry Burton, East Riding, died 1874, married 2nd 1880 Bradford, West Riding Sarah Ann DEAN born 1857 Towcester, Northamptonshire.

1.4.8.1. Mary Ann PICKERING born 17 October 1824 Myton, Hull, East Riding, buried 13 April 1844 Myton, Hull, East Riding.

1.4.8.2. Jane PICKERING baptised 4 July 1827 Myton, Hull, East Riding, buried 26 June 1844 Myton, Hull, East Riding.

1.4.8.3. David William PICKERING baptised 28 July, 1830 Hull, Myton, East Riding, buried 25 April 1833 Myton, Hull, East Riding.

5th Generation

1.4.1.5.1. Thomas PICKERING mariner, baptised 23 November 1834 Sewerby-cum-Marton, East Riding, married 19 January 1863 St. Mary, Beverley, East Riding Rebecca LAYCOCK baptised 19 February 1843 Bridlington, East Riding.
Children:
1.4.1.5.1.1. Fred PICKERING
1.4.1.5.1.2. Annie Lizzie PICKERING

1.4.1.5.1.3. Emma PICKERING

1.4.1.5.2. Robert PICKERING fisherman, 5 July 1837 Bridlington, East Riding, died 10 February 1871 at sea, buried 24 February 1871 Bridlington, married 1868 Bridlington, East Riding Elizabeth PANT (daughter of Unknown PANT and Jane DOVE) laundress, born 1845 Bridlington, East Riding, had children with Marmaduke WILDMAN.
Children of Robert PICKERING and Elizabeth PANT:
1.4.1.5.2.1. George Samuel PICKERING

Harbinger's men who died
Graves of Watson, Purdon and Pickering
Monument to the men who died in the Great Gale
Victims' final resting place
Children of Elizabeth PANT and Marmaduke WILDMAN:
1.4.1.5.2.2. Violet Annie Wildman PICKERING
1.4.1.5.2.3. Frederick Pant PICKERING
1.4.1.5.2.4. Francis William PICKERING
1.4.1.5.2.5. Marmaduke Wildman PICKERING

Richard Pickering’s widow did not remarry. However, she had four more children with Marmaduke Wildman who all took their mother’s surname, in accordance with the law at the time.

1.4.1.5.3. Jane PICKERING baptised 30 October 1839 Bridlington, East Riding, married 17 January 1875 Bridlington, East Riding Thomas TAYLOR.

1.4.1.5.4. Harrison PICKERING fisherman, born 1842 Bridlington, East Riding, married 26 November 1863 Driffield, East Riding, Maria ROBINSON born c1842 Flamborough, East Riding.
Children:
1.4.1.5.4.1. Margaret PICKERING
1.4.1.5.4.2. Sophia PICKERING
1.4.1.5.4.3. William PICKERING

1.4.1.5.5. John PICKERING sailor, baptised 23 January 1846 Bridlington, East Riding, died September 1876 Bridlington, East Riding, married 18 July 1870 Bridlington, East Riding Emma POSTILL.
Children:
1.4.1.5.5.1. Annie PICKERING
1.4.1.5.5.2. Robert PICKERING

1.4.1.5.6. Elizabeth PICKERING baptised 14 February 1849 Bridlington, East Riding, buried 23 February 1849 Bridlington, East Riding.

1.4.1.5.7. Charles PICKERING baptised 2 July 1851 Bridlington, East Riding.

1.4.1.5.8. George William PICKERING baptised 8 December 1857 Bridlington, East Riding, buried 11 July 1861 Bridlington, East Riding.

1.4.2.3.1. Richard PICKERING born 17 February 1838 Cottingham, East Riding, baptised 22 September 1838, Cottingham, East Riding.

1.4.2.3.2. John Hessey PICKERING oil miller, baptised 26 April 1840 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, died 1892 Sculcoates Hull, East Riding, married 8 March 1862 Drypool, Hull, East Riding Mary Jane MAYNARD (daughter of Benjamin MAYNARD and Ann MARSHALL) grocer, born 1841 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding, died 1917 Hull, East Riding.
Children:
1.4.2.3.2.1. John Henry Maynard PICKERING
1.4.2.3.2.2. William Hessey PICKERING
1.4.2.3.2.3. Charlotte Ann PICKERING
1.4.2.3.2.4. Mary Hessey PICKERING
1.4.2.3.2.5. Ann Elizabeth PICKERING

John Henry Maynard was born out of wedlock to Mary Jane Maynard. He was adopted by John Hessey Pickering after his marriage to Mary Jane. 

1.4.2.3.3. Mary Ellen PICKERING baptised 13 January 1864 Hull, East Riding, married 23 December 1883 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding George WILSON (son of John and Mary WILSON) born 1860 Newsholme, East Riding,baptised 13 January 1861 Wressle, East Riding, died 1911 Hull, East Riding.

1.4.2.3.4. William James PICKERING photographer, born 21 February 1866 Hull, East Riding, died 1941 East Riding, married 20 October 1884 North Newington, Hull, East Riding Barbara Ann ANDREW (daughter of Isaac ANDREW and Esther HARPER) dressmaker, baptised 19 September 1864 Hull, East Riding, died 2 September 1939 Hull, East Riding.
Children:
1.4.2.3.4.1. Violet Annie PICKERING
1.4.2.3.4.2. William Andrew PICKERING
1.4.2.3.4.3. Doris Barbara PICKERING
1.4.2.3.4.4. Kenneth James PICKERING
1.4.2.3.4.5. Vera PICKERING

1.4.2.4.1. Elizabeth PICKERING baptised 14 January 1841 Cherry Burton, East Riding.

1.4.2.4.2. Eliza PICKERING born 7 July 1843 Bainton, East Riding, buried 28 June 1853 Bainton, East Riding.

1.4.2.4.3. Maria PICKERING baptised 7 August 1845 Bainton, East Riding, married 24 April 1865 Holy Trinity, Hull, East Riding Ralph POOLE.

1.4.2.4.4. Thomas PICKERING baptised 25 June 1847 Bainton, East Riding, buried 22 December 1850 Bainton, East Riding.

1.4.2.4.5. Ann PICKERING domestic servant, baptised 2 September 1849 Bainton, East Riding.

1.4.2.4.6. Jane PICKERING baptised 27 September 1850 Bainton, East Riding.

1.4.2.4.7. Ellen PICKERING baptised 7 July 1852 Bainton, East Riding, buried 4 June June 1853 Bainton, East Riding.

1.4.2.4.8. William PICKERING baptised 7 November 1853 Bainton, East Riding, buried 9 November 1853 Bainton, East Riding.

1.4.2.7.1. David PICKERING baptised 26 February 1838 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, buried May 1839 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

Rubina and Richard were born out of wedlock to Phoebe Ann Bulmer. They were adopted by Robert Pickering after his marriage to Phoebe.

1.4.2.8.2. Isaac PICKERING baptised November 1853 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, buried 17 March 1868 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

1.4.2.8.3. Rachel PICKERING born 1856 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, buried 8 September 1910 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, had a child with Unknown UNKNOWN.
Children:
1.4.2.8.3.1. Francis William PICKERING

1.4.2.8.4. Ann PICKERING baptised 8 April 1859 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, had a child with Unknown UNKNOWN, married 1 August 1883 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding Henry GODDARD.
Children of Ann PICKERING and Unknown UNKNOWN:
1.4.2.8.4.1. Albert PICKERING
1.4.2.8.4.2. Betsey PICKERING
1.4.2.8.4.3. Kate Elizabeth PICKERING
1.4.2.8.4.4. Hannah PICKERING

1.4.2.8.5. Mary PICKERING baptised 27 May 1864 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, married 24 December 1889 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding George BRADLEY.

1.4.2.8.6. Betsy PICKERING baptised 13 November 1868 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

1.4.2.10.1. Elizabeth PICKERING baptised 30 October 1852 Beeford, East Riding, had a child with Unknown UNKNOWN, married 1877 Driffield, East Riding Robert GERMAN.
Children of Elizabeth PICKERING and Unknown UNKNOWN:
1.4.2.10.1.1. Margaret PICKERING

1.4.2.10.2. Henry PICKERING baptised 8 October 1854 Beeford, East Riding, buried 24 March 1855 Beeford, East Riding.

1.4.2.10.3. Isabella PICKERING baptised 27 November 1859 Beeford, East Riding, buried 8 February 1860 Beeford, East Riding.

1.4.2.12.1. Richard Pearson PICKERING baptised 15 September 1846 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, married 1 February 1868 Kilham, East Riding Sarah REDSHAW.
Children:
1.4.2.12.1.1. Tom PICKERING

1.4.3.1.1. Rebecca PICKERING baptised 13 October 1844 Kilnwick, East Riding, married 20 February 1865 St. Mary, Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding John BROWN.

1.4.3.2.1. Sarah Ann PICKERING baptised 18 January 1849 Driffield, East Riding, died 6 January 1923 Kilnwick, East Riding, had a child with Unknown UNKNOWN.
Children:
1.4.3.2.1.1. Edward Carter PICKERING

Red Row Cottages, Kilnwick
John Carter, Sarah Pickering, Bessie Harper
Sarah Ann Pickering 1849-1923
photo: E.R. Pickering
"lowance time" during a threshing day
Kilnwick Hall Farm c1930
back row, 4th from left, Joshua Pickering
front row, 2nd from left, Bill Pickering

1.4.3.4.1. Sarah Ann PICKERING baptised 10 December 1865 Lund, East Riding, died 22 December 1955 Kilnwick, East Riding, married 23 June 1889 Kilnwick, East Riding Thomas HARRISON born 1862 Kilnwick, East Riding, died 1946 Kilnwick, East Riding.

1.4.3.4.2. Hannah PICKERING born c1867 Lund, East Riding.

1.4.3.4.3. Elizabeth PICKERING baptised 9 August 1868 North Dalton, East Riding.

1.4.3.4.4. William Thomas PICKERING farm labourer, baptised 21 November 1869 North Dalton, East Riding, buried 5 August 1942 Kilnwick, East Riding, married 18 October 1910 Drypool, Hull, East Riding Sarah GREEN born c1879 Hull, East Riding, buried 23 October 1945 Kilnwick, East Riding.
Children:
1.4.3.4.4.1. Florence Green PICKERING

1.4.3.4.5. Jane PICKERING baptised 9 April 1871 North Dalton, East Riding, married 24 November 1906 Kirk Ella, East Riding Archibald Arthur NUTTING born c1876 Ashdon, Essex.

1.4.3.4.6. John PICKERING farm labourer, baptised 1 December 1872 North Dalton, East Riding, died 1918.

1.4.3.4.7. Robert PICKERING baptised 12 January 1874 North Dalton, East Riding, buried 9 February 1875 North Dalton, East Riding.

1.4.3.4.8. George PICKERING horseman, baptised 13 February 1876 North Dalton, East Riding, buried 9 April 1902 Kilnwick, East Riding.

1.4.3.4.9. Joseph PICKERING born c1880 Kilnwick, East Riding, buried 8 October 1962 Kilnwick, East Riding, married 1909 Hull, East Riding Ethel BONTOFTborn 1883 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding, died 8 September 1960 Kilnwick, East Riding.
Children:
1.4.3.4.9.1. James PICKERING
1.4.3.4.9.2. Albert PICKERING

1.4.3.5.1. Alfred PICKERING baptised 6 May 1866 Kilnwick, East Riding, married 23 December 1896 St. James, Hull, East Riding Caroline Hannah WITTY (daughter of Robert William WITTY) born c1870 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.
Children:
1.4.3.5.1.1. Robert William PICKERING
1.4.3.5.1.2. Mary Harriet PICKERING
1.4.3.5.1.3. George Alfred PICKERING
1.4.3.5.1.4. John Henry PICKERING
1.4.3.5.1.5. Clara Alice PICKERING
1.4.3.5.1.6. Edith Annie PICKERING
1.4.3.5.1.7. Dora Helen PICKERING

1.4.3.5.2. Jane PICKERING baptised 12 July 1868, married 17 November 1892 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding John Henry SOUNES born c1868.

1.4.3.5.3. Robert PICKERING baptised 12 June 1870 Kilnwick, East Riding, married 1905 Ellen Elizabeth SCARSBROOK born c1882 Todenham, Gloucestershire.
Children:
1.4.3.5.3.1. Samuel Robert PICKERING
1.4.3.5.3.2. Arthur Lionel PICKERING
1.4.3.5.3.3. Edith Gladys PICKERING

1.4.3.5.4. Thomas PICKERING carter, baptised 4 August 1872 Kilnwick, East Riding, married 17 November 1906 St. Thomas, Hull, East Riding Nellie DOVE born c1885 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.
Children:
1.4.3.5.4.1. Fred PICKERING-DOVE
1.4.3.5.4.2. Edward Harland PICKERING
1.4.3.5.4.3. Emma PICKERING

1.4.3.5.5. Sarah PICKERING baptised 9 August 1874 Kilnwick, East Riding.

6th Generation

1.4.1.5.1.1. Fred PICKERING confectioner, baptised 3 January 1864 Bridlington, East Riding.

1.4.1.5.1.2. Annie Lizzie PICKERING baptised 17 November 1867 Bridlington, East Riding, buried 5 March 1871 Bridlington, East Riding.

1.4.1.5.1.3. Emma PICKERING baptised 10 April 1870 Bridlington, East Riding, b March 1873 Bridlington, buried 9 March 1873 Bridlington, East Riding.

1.4.1.5.2.1. George Samuel PICKERING born 1869 Bridlington, East Riding, buried 25 March 1870 Bridlington, East Riding.

1.4.1.5.2.2. Violet Annie Wildman PICKERING baptised 18 April 1875 Bridlington, East Riding.

1.4.1.5.2.3. Frederick Pant PICKERING engine driver, born 1876 Bridlington, East Riding, married 17 April 1897 Bridlington, East Riding Caroline Kezia STUBBS.
Children:
1.4.1.5.2.3.1. Eva Olive PICKERING
1.4.1.5.2.3.2. Louisa Phyllis PICKERING
1.4.1.5.2.3.3. Ralph Stubbs PICKERING

1.4.1.5.2.4. Francis William PICKERING labourer, born 1878 Bridlington, East Riding.

1.4.1.5.2.5. Marmaduke Wildman PICKERING engine cleaner, born c1880 Bridlington, East Riding, married 31 January 1903 Bridlington, East Riding Kate THOMPSON.

1.4.1.5.4.1. Margaret PICKERING baptised 24 February 1864 Bridlington, East Riding.

1.4.1.5.4.2. Sophia PICKERING baptised 24 February 1864 Bridlington, East Riding, had children with Unknown UNKNOWN, married 7 June 1902 Bridlington, East Riding George Herbert HOGGARD.
Children of Sophia PICKERING and Unknown UNKNOWN:
1.4.1.5.4.2.1. William Robert PICKERING
1.4.1.5.4.2.2. Alice PICKERING

1.4.1.5.4.3. William PICKERING baptised 24 April 1869 Bridlington, East Riding, buried 29 April 1869 Bridlington, East Riding.

1.4.1.5.5.1. Annie PICKERING baptised 26 March 1871 Bridlington, East Riding, married 14 November 1896 Bridlington, East Riding Alfred CHESHAM.

1.4.1.5.5.2. Robert PICKERING baptised 14 February 1875 Bridlington, East Riding married 24 October 1897 Bridlington, East Riding Jane WILES.

1.4.2.3.2.1. John Henry Maynard PICKERING born 1862 Barrow-on-Humber, Lincolnshire, married 1886 Sculcoates, Hull Ann SISSONS born 1860 Hull.
Children:
1.4.2.3.2.1.1. Frederick Christopher PICKERING
1.4.2.3.2.1.2. Kate Maynard PICKERING
1.4.2.3.2.1.3. Charles Henry PICKERING
1.4.2.3.2.1.4. Laura Annie PICKERING

1.4.2.3.2.2. William Hessey PICKERING baptised 24 December 1863 Skidby, East Riding.

1.4.2.3.2.3. Charlotte Ann PICKERING born c1865 Hull, East Riding, married 11 October 1884 St. Mark, Hull, East Riding John Blosson GREEN (son of Francis Robinson GREEN) sailor, born 1862 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding, died 1940 Hull, East Riding.

1.4.2.3.2.4. Mary Hessey PICKERING born 1868 Hull, East Riding, died 1869.

1.4.2.3.2.5. Ann Elizabeth PICKERING baptised 1 January 1870 Drypool, Hull, East Riding.

1.4.2.3.4.1. Violet Annie PICKERING baptised 20 January 1887 Hull, East Riding, married 1914 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding Walter William DONOVAN (son of Charles DONOVAN and Lucy LYONS) born 1889 Myton, Hull, East Riding.

1.4.2.3.4.2. William Andrew PICKERING groom, born 1893 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding, died 1960 Hull, East Riding, married 21 August 1920 North Newington, Hull, East Riding Mary Ann STONE born 1897 Goole, East Riding.
Children
1.4.2.3.4.2.1. Mary I. PICKERING
1.4.2.3.4.2.2. Winifred PICKERING
1.4.2.3.4.2.3. Dorothy PICKERING

1.4.2.3.4.3. Doris Barbara PICKERING born 1898 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding, married 1931 Hull, East Riding Wilfred WHITTON (son of George Harold WHITTON and Alice Jane ASHWELL) born 1906 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding.

1.4.2.3.4.4. Kenneth James PICKERING born 1902 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding, died 1930 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding.

1.4.2.3.4.5. Vera PICKERING born 1904 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding.

1.4.2.8.1.1. Rubina PICKERING-BULMER cook, born 31 January 1869 Elmswell, East Riding, baptised 18 December 1870 Driffield, East Riding, had a child with Unknown UNKNOWN.
Children:
1.4.2.8.1.1.1. Eva PICKERING

Robert Pickering and Phoebe Ann Bulmer were Eva Pickering’s grandparents. Her mother was most likely Rubina.

1.4.2.8.1.2. Richard PICKERING-BULMER market gardener, born 1872 Driffield, East Riding, baptised 1 January 1873 Driffield, East Riding, married 20 November 1904 Bridlington, East Riding Sarah Ann LAKES born c1874 Bridlington, East Riding.

1.4.2.8.1.3. Elizabeth Annie PICKERING baptised 2 July 1875 Driffield, East Riding, buried 14 April 1876 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

Robert Pickering and Phoebe Ann Bulmer were Amy’s Pickering’s grandparents. Her mother was possibly Elizabeth Annie.

1.4.2.8.1.4. Frank PICKERING baptised 30 August 1877 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, buried 27 September 1877 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

1.4.2.8.1.5. Agnes PICKERING born 1879 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, baptised March 1882 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, had a child with Unknown BYAS landowner.
Children:
1.4.2.8.1.5.1. Cecil PICKERING

1.4.2.8.1.6. Hannah PICKERING baptised 31 March 1882 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, had a child with Unknown UNKNOWN, married 20 July 1907 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding George STIRK.
Children of Hannah PICKERING and Unknown UNKNOWN:
1.4.2.8.1.6.1. Amy PICKERING

1.4.2.8.1.7. Ethel PICKERING baptised 27 July 1886 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

1.4.2.8.3.1. Francis William PICKERING born 1883 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, baptised 1884 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, buried 29 December 1955 Driffield, East Riding, married 1927 Driffield, East Riding Bessie Anne GRASBY born 7 August 1903 Beverley, East Riding, buried 11 May 1984 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.
Children:
1.4.2.8.3.1.1. Annie Elizabeth PICKERING

1.4.2.8.4.1. Albert PICKERING baptised 13 May 1879 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

1.4.2.8.4.2. Betsey PICKERING baptised 31 October 1880 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, buried 25 December 1880 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

1.4.2.8.4.3. Kate Elizabeth PICKERING born 1881 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, baptised 25 March 1883 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, had a child with Unknown UNKNOWN, married 15 September 1909 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding Henry ANDERSON.

Children of Kate Elizabeth PICKERING and Unknown UNKNOWN:

1.4.2.8.4.3.1. Stephen PICKERING

1.4.2.8.4.3.2. Thomas PICKERING

1.4.2.8.4.4. Hannah PICKERING born 1882 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, baptised 30 May 1882 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

1.4.2.10.1.1. Margaret PICKERING baptised 27 November 1870 Beeford, East Riding.

Edward Carter Pickering family, 1910
Edward Carter Pickering family, 1910

1.4.2.12.1.1. Tom PICKERING born 1869 Kilham, East Riding.

1.4.3.2.1.1. Edward Carter PICKERING agricultural labourer, born 1865 Kilnwick, East Riding, baptised 7 December 1865 Beverley, East Riding, married 1892 Newland, Hull, East Riding, Jane BERRY baptised 14 March 1868 Bridlington, East Riding, died August 29, 1938 Hull, East Riding.
Children:
1.4.3.2.1.1.1. Edith Carter PICKERING
1.4.3.2.1.1.2. Ernest Carter PICKERING
1.4.3.2.1.1.3. Hilda Carter PICKERING
1.4.3.2.1.1.4. Laura Carter PICKERING
1.4.3.2.1.1.5. Herbert Carter PICKERING

1.4.3.4.4.1. Florence Green PICKERING born 1917, buried 19 October 1920 Kilnwick, East Riding.

1.4.3.4.9.1. James PICKERING baptised 3 November 1909 St. Jude, Hull, East Riding.

1.4.3.4.9.2. Albert PICKERING baptised 12 February 1912 St. Jude, Hull, East Riding.

1.4.3.5.1.1. Robert William PICKERING born 19 April 1897 Hull, East Riding, baptised 9 June 1897 St. James, Hull, East Riding.

1.4.3.5.1.2. Mary Harriet PICKERING born c1900 Risby, East Riding, married 17 July 1919 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding Arthur William WELBOURN born c1896.

1.4.3.5.1.3. George Alfred PICKERING born 1 December 1901 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, baptised 22 January Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

1.4.3.5.1.4. John Henry PICKERING baptised 28 April 1904 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, married 20 August 1930 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding Violet May DUGGLEBY born c1908.

1.4.3.5.1.5. Clara Alice PICKERING baptised 1 January 1904 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

1.4.3.5.1.6. Edith Annie PICKERING baptised 27 June 1909 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

1.4.3.5.1.7. Dora Helen PICKERING baptised 27 July 1913 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

1.4.3.5.3.1. Samuel Robert PICKERING born 17 March 1906 Beverley, East Riding, baptised 10 April 1906 St. John, Beverley, East Riding.

1.4.3.5.3.2. Arthur Lionel PICKERING born 17 February 1908 Beverley, East Riding, baptised 11 March 1908 St. John, Beverley, East Riding.

1.4.3.5.3.3. Edith Gladys PICKERING born 23 March 1910 Beverley, East Riding, baptised 1 April 1910, St. John, Beverley, East Riding.

1.4.3.5.4.1. Fred PICKERING-DOVE baptised 14 September 1906 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

1.4.3.5.4.2. Edward Harland PICKERING born 4 September 1906 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, baptised 13 March 1907 St. James, Hull, East Riding.

1.4.3.5.4.3. Emma PICKERING born 1910 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding.

7th Generation

1.4.1.5.2.3.1. Eva Olive PICKERING baptised 11 October 1899 Bridlington, East Riding.

1.4.1.5.2.3.2. Louisa Phyllis PICKERING baptised 27 February 1901 Bridlington, East Riding.

1.4.1.5.2.3.3. Ralph Stubbs PICKERING born 1908, Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding.

1.4.1.5.4.2.1. William Robert PICKERING fisherman, born 1881 Bridlington, East Riding, married 5 October 1904 Bridlington, East Riding Mary Ann OLIVER.
Children:
1.4.1.5.4.2.1.1. Kathleen Mary PICKERING
1.4.1.5.4.2.1.2. Thomas Harrison PICKERING
1.4.1.5.4.2.1.3. Mary PICKERING
1.4.1.5.4.2.1.4. Alice PICKERING
1.4.1.5.4.2.1.5. Florrie PICKERING

Favreuil cemetery

1.4.1.5.4.2.2. Alice PICKERING baptised 5 December 1886 Bridlington, East Riding, had a child with Unknown UNKNOWN.
Children:
1.4.1.5.4.2.2.1. Margaret PICKERING

1.4.2.3.2.1.1. Frederick Christopher PICKERING labourer, soldier East Yorkshire Regiment, born Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding, died 28 November 1917, buried Favreuil, Pas-de-Calais, France, married 24 July 1910 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding Ethel SMETHURST born 1888 Hull, East Riding.
Children:
1.4.2.3.2.1.1.1. Vera PICKERING

1.4.2.3.2.1.2. Kate Maynard PICKERING born 1890 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding, died 25 April 1964 Hull, East Riding, had a child with Unknown UNKNOWN, married 10 September 1917 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding Harold Ernest HARRISON born 22 August 1891 Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, died 1965, Holderness, East Riding.
Children of Kate Maynard PICKERING and Unknown UNKNOWN:
1.4.2.3.2.1.2.1. Ernest Piercy PICKERING

1.4.2.3.2.1.3. Charles Henry PICKERING born 10 May 1893 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding, died 1976 Croydon, Surrey, married 1st 3 February 1916 Wilmington, Hull, East Riding Eliza FOX born 1893 Hull, East Riding, married 2nd 1918 Kettering, Northamptonshire Edith Annie TAYLOR born 20 September 1891, died 1974 Leicester, Leicestershire.
Children of Charles Henry PICKERING and Edith Annie TAYLOR:
1.4.2.3.2.1.3.1. Charles Cyril PICKERING

1.4.2.3.2.1.4. Laura Annie PICKERING born 6 June 1895 and baptised 7 July 1895, Drypool, Hull, East Riding.

1.4.2.3.4.2.1. Mary I. PICKERING born 1921 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding.

1.4.2.3.4.2.2. Winifred PICKERING born 1923 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding.

1.4.2.3.4.2.3. Dorothy PICKERING born 1930 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding.

1.4.2.8.1.1.1. Eva PICKERING baptised 14 July 1889 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

1.4.2.8.1.5.1. Cecil PICKERING baker, baptised 17 May 1896 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, died 22 December 1972 Hull, East Riding, married 1st 3 April 1920 Hull, East Riding Alice CANDLER (daughter of John Nesfield CANDLER) born 1894 Scarborough, North Riding, died 20 August 1950 Hull, East Riding, married 2nd 1952 Hull, East Riding Irene M. BEADLE.
Children of Cecil PICKERING and Alice CANDLER:
1.4.2.8.1.5.1.1. John Robert PICKERING
1.4.2.8.1.5.1.2. Rubina E. PICKERING
1.4.2.8.1.5.1.3. Cecilia Agnes PICKERING
1.4.2.8.1.5.1.4. Bernard F. PICKERING
1.4.2.8.1.5.1.5. Maurice Adrian PICKERING

1.4.2.8.1.6.1. Amy PICKERING baptised 2 December 1900 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, buried 3 August August 1901 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

Rowland Pickering and Pamela Turner 1961

1.4.2.8.3.1.1. Annie Elizabeth PICKERING born 1928 Driffield, East Riding.

1.4.2.8.4.3.1. Stephen PICKERING baptised 20 January 1901 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding, buried 22 January 1901 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

Ernest Carter Pickering 1896-1918
Ernest Carter Pickering 1896-1918

1.4.2.8.4.3.2. Thomas PICKERING baptised 21 June 1903 Middleton-on-the-Wolds, East Riding.

1.4.3.2.1.1.1. Edith Carter PICKERING born 5 May 1893 Hull, East Riding, died 1895 Hull, East Riding.

1.4.3.2.1.1.2. Ernest Carter PICKERING born 1896 Hull, East Riding, died 14 September 1918, buried Terlincthun, Pas-de-Calais, France.

1.4.3.2.1.1.3. Hilda Carter PICKERING born 14 February 1899 Hull, East Riding, died 1971 Hull, East Riding, married 27 December 1924 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding Sydney MORLEY born 1896 Hull, East Riding, died 19 February 1971 Hull, East Riding.

1.4.3.2.1.1.4. Laura Carter PICKERING born 15 June 1904 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding, died 1984, married 29 August 1931 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding Thomas William GUNSON born 1902 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding.

1.4.3.2.1.1.5. Herbert Carter PICKERING builder, born 7 April 1910 Sculcoates Hull, East Riding, died 14 April 1990 Hull, East Riding, married 14 April 1932 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding Annie Cecilia COVERDALE born 3 May 1905 Sculcoates, Hull, East Riding, died 1980 Hull, East Riding.
Children:
1.4.3.2.1.1.5.1. Edward Rowland PICKERING
1.4.3.2.1.1.5.2. Howard Norman PICKERING

8th Generation

1.4.1.5.4.2.1.1. Kathleen Mary PICKERING baptised 19 July 1905 Bridlington, East Riding.

1.4.1.5.4.2.1.2. Thomas Harrison PICKERING baptised 19 June 1907 Bridlington, East Riding.

1.4.1.5.4.2.1.3. Mary PICKERING born 7 May 1911 Bridlington, East Riding.

1.4.1.5.4.2.1.4. Alice PICKERING born 20 September 1915 Bridlington, East Riding.

1.4.1.5.4.2.1.5. Florrie PICKERING born 26 August 1917 Bridlington, East Riding.

1.4.1.5.4.2.2.1. Margaret PICKERING born 29 May 29, 1910 Bridlington, East Riding.