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11/5/1895 Royal North Lancashire Regiment Mullingar Ireland Dear Cousin I cannot express in words how glad I am, to receive a letter from my dear American cousin of whom I have heard but never seen. I asked Dr. Makinson, (at least I wrote) for your address, & he gave me the address of your father had he known rightly as to who asked him. He would not have sent it, when my Grandfather, my father's father ,that was Dr. Makinson's uncle, came to American & then I think to Australia, about 1862, that was long before I was born, he was worth about 20000 pounds in property it would have worth 4 times that today, he mortgaged the lot for about 200 pounds & set sail for America, my father as tried to recover the deeds but he cannot come to them he as lost a lot of money trying to get them, but he cannot-succeed. My grandfather returned in 1876 as near as I can tell, but my father could get no information from him, he had been drinking that he was nearly mad, I remember the day he came to our house after coming home, he died very shortly afterwards, my father has had to work hard ever since, & that is the reason the Makinson's in Manchester & my father are not on very friendly terms, they scarcely recognize us now, sometimes I get a letter from Mrs.. Makinson at Roundthorne Sale, as for the others we are not good enough for them. Dr. Makinson came for the first time in his life when you came over in 1892 asking us for full particulars concerning the Makinson family when he got to know all he asked for he told us that cousin of ours had come over making inquiries about his relations, he then left for home & my father sent at once to see if you would see him personally but they sent word you had gone. If you had only reached my home in Blackburn you would have got a far different reception than you got in Manchester. Dr.Wm, Charles & Joseph are brothers, my father was the----? jumps to page nine-- Cousin, I am also glad to inform you, that I am well again & in the best of health & the letter & photograph is more welcome than anything I have ever received. I heartily thank you for them & for the paper you promised to send me, & I must inform you that Makinson family are the first & oldest inhabitants of Blackburn, & our present family is the only Makinson in the town, the Makinson's were the first iron founders in Blackburn & I think the first Lawyer's you can see the name of Makinson solicitor on a post in King St. Blackburn that was erected over 100 years back. I expect to hear from you again soon. I will now bring my short epistle to a close with best wishes for your future well-fare & I have no doubt you will get a letter from father soon so good bye for the present with (with) best wishes for your father & mother & accept these yourself from your affectionate cousin. Jos Makinson Leroy A. Makinson esq. p.s. These are the only two that I have, not much choice, send the other as early as possible. Sincerely yours, Joe
Some family members are buried in grave #3821 in the Cheetham hill Wesleyan Cemetery near Salford. John bought the grave on Oct 16, 1833. He buried his infant daughter of 2 weeks there on the 16th of May 1839 (cause of death reported as inflammation). Sarah Boothroyd, aged 24 buried there on Aug 10,1852 (consumption). I believe this is a daughter of a possible cousin named William, who lived on the next street to him in Broughton at this time. John was buried there on Apr 21, 1871, aged 79 (paralysis). His wife Mary Jones Crowther Makinson of 5 Wilton Place, Broughton, aged 70, was buried there on Jun 21,1873 (disease of the heart). Also a Jane Makinson of Salford who was buried there on 8th May 1901. Because of the age of this Jane, it doesn't appear that she is the daughter of John and Mary Makinson unless there is an error in the information I received, and she was really 60 years old instead of 84 years as reported? THOMAS MAKINSON
Thomas was admitted to the law society in 1850. He graduated from Cambridge with an M.A. (Trinity College). He took out his first practicing certificate on July 29,1856. For some reason he had his name stricken from the roll on June 26,1852 and restored on June 12,1856. He was admitted to Lincoln's Inn (a law society) Jan 27,1862. He lived at 37 Blackfriars St, Manchester, & 49 Wilton Place, also in Manchester. He died at age 50 on Oct 27,1876.
CHARLES MAKINSON Little is known about Charles. Here are two newspaper stories about him. He was obviously a public figure. He was known for his travels to Australia in the early 1800's, a lecturer, and mayor of the city of Salford. (Click on thumbnail of sketch to see full page size)OBITUARY ALDERMAN MAKINSON-15 JUNE 1895 Another well known figure in the public life of Salford, the third in the space of a few weeks, passed away on Wednesday in the person of Alderman Charles Makinson. Mr. Makinson was on a fortnights visit to his Aunt, Mrs.. Woodruffe, at Rugeley, Staffordshire, and had been there a week when seized with paralysis, which resulted in his death. Mr. Makinson was the son of John Makinson, solicitor, Manchester, and was born in Greengate Salford in 1831. His elder brother, Joseph, is at the present time the stipendiary of Salford. He was educated at Manchester Grammar School and at Huddersfield, served his articles of law with his father, and was admitted a solicitor in 1857. Whilst a young man, Mr Makinson was a well known cricketer, playing with the first eleven of the Broughton Cricket Club. His elder brother was considered one of the most brilliant all-round amateur players of his day. After being admitted a solicitor, Mr. Charles paid a visit to Australia, and practiced as a solicitor in Castlemaine district. He was appointed Town Clerk and borough treasurer of Taradale, and government curator of intestate estates for the whole of the Castlemaine district. His cricketing skill also stood him in good stead. He played with the first eleven of the Melbourne Club and appeared in the matches against the first two English teams that visited Australia. He was captain of a team of twenty-two players from New South Wales and Victoria on the Melbourne ground against Mr. Stephenson's English eleven. Mr. Makinson remained in Australia seven years marrying the daughter of a local magistrate in 1864. Upon his return to Salford he began to take an interest in municipal affairs. As a Liberal he was elected to the Salford Town council for Kersal ward in 1872. He became an Alderman in 1881, and in 1883-84 his colleagues in Council elected him Mayor of the borough. He served at various times upon many of the most important committees. Twelve years ago he was made a justice of the peace for the borough. In religion, he was a Wesleyan, worshipping at the Higher Broughton Wesleyan Chapel, of which his father was one of the founders. As a layman he held most of the offices open to him in the Wesleyan body. For many years he worked for the Queen Street Ragged School; he was treasurer of the Manchester-Salford Ragged School Union and of the Night Asylum for the Destitute and Homeless Poor in St. John's Parade, Manchester. He had seen a good deal of the world, having, in addition to his travels whilst a young man, made the grand tour. For nine years he was the guardian of the poor for Salford and at one time he was the vice-chairman of the Salford Board of Guardians. In the Salford Town Council he was greatly respected. He was an able debater, and his opinions carried much weight with his colleagues. Thus within a few weeks of the Salford Council had been bereft of three of its ablest members- Mr Harrison, Mr. Keevney and now Mr. Makinson.
MANCHESTER LEADER JUNE 17,1895
The late Mr. Alderman Makinson. The funeral of the late Mr. Alderman Charles Makinson took place on Saturday at St. John's Parish Church, Higher Broughton. The remains of the deceased alderman were conveyed by train from Rugeley, Staffordshire, to London Road Station, where the funeral procession was formed. At the city boundary the procession was met by a detachment of the Salford police, which escorted it thence to the burial ground. The occupants of the four mourning coaches were Dr. W. Makinson, Mr. Joseph Makinson, Mr. L. Makinson, and Mr. C. Makinson; Mr. J. G. Farrer Morgan, Mr. Henry Bowman, (author note: This Henry Bowman was married to Jane Crowther and in this family is where Jonathan's widow, Mary, lived until her death in 1869) Mr. M. Bowman, Mr. Buckley, Mr. Wilkinson, Mr. Wolstenholme, Mr. Taylor, Mr. J. R. Tomlinson, Mr. G. Fuller, Mr. F. Rainer, and Mr. H. L. Rainer. (Fuller and Rainer were Law Partners of his) Deputation's attended from the Manchester and Salford Ragged School Union and the Queen ST Ragged School (with which the deceased was closely connected for many years). There were also in attendance Mr. W. H. Holland, Member of Parliament, the Rev A. Parkinson, Chevalier Frochlich, Italian Consul and Mr. F.W. Rycroft. The service was conducted by Rev. Stanley Swinburne, rector of St. John's. At the close of service yesterday morning in the Higher Broughton Wesleyan Chapel, the "Dead March" from "Saul" was given on the organ. Mr. Makinson having long been one of the principal supporters of that chapel.
"Finally a resolution was passed by the Salford Water Committee pertaining to Mr. Makinson and offering sympathy and condolences to his family"--my notes.
Several other articles and two engravings of his likeness have been received from the Manchester Library. Nothing is known of his family. From the 1871 Census rg10/4014 e.d.12 folio 105 2 MANSFIELD TERRACE Name age occupation born Charles Makinson h m 39 solicitor Salford Mary w m 25 Jersey Channel Isles Hannah Thompson u 24 servant Ireland
DR. WILLIAM MAKINSON Dr Makinson lived at 76 Sussex St in Lower Broughton, Salford. He was a M.D. and was the executor of his brother Thomas's will, who died in 1876. Joseph Makinson, of Blackburn and also a cousin of my Grandfather, mentions Dr. Makinson in his letter to my Grandfather in 1895. Grandfather was living in Shenandoah Iowa with his parents at the time. JOSEPH MAKINSON- of Roundthorne Sale, Co. Chester.& 96 Deansgate in Manchester
John Makinson, solicitor, occupied and office at 75 Market Street, His son Joseph became famous in the early days of Lancashire county cricket. Upon his impending retirement the Manchester paper said on Jan 25, 1911, "In the cricket world he held a high place. While at Cambridge he captained the University Eleven, and he made frequent appearances in All-England matches. He was a valued member of the Broughton Cricket Club, and has reputation as a fast bowler, a great batsman and one of the best fielders, particularly at cover point." excerpts--Manchester Streets and Manchester Men, Vol. 2 by Swindells Page 238-239 John Makinson, solicitor, occupied an office at 75 Market Street, His son Joseph became famous in the early days of Lancashire county cricket as a punishing batsman. His first great performance as a cricketeer was achieved at Lord's in 1856, when in addition to securing eight wickets at a cost of 40 runs, he scored 31 and 64 runs, thus being largely responsible for Cambridge's three wicket victory over Oxford. When Lancashire count cricket was commenced, Mr. Makinson threw in his lot with the team and made a number of useful scores for the County Palantine. The totals do not appear to be high in light of modern scores, but when we consider the conditions under which the game was then played we realize their true value to his side. He played on several occasions in the Gentlemen v. Players' match, and in the match in 1864 scored 64 runs in the first innings. His last great innings was played in the last important match that he took part. It was in one of those matches well remembered by many of my readers, when the members of the Grace family made their annual appearances at Broughton. In that Occasion, playing for his club against the visitors he made a not out innings of 104. To the present generation of players the prowess of Makinson, Hornby, Barloe, and others is only a tradition; to those of us who saw exhibitions of it is a pleasant memory. Mr. Makinson, like many another promising Lancashire player found in early life that the serious side of life demanded his thought and energy, and was compelled to devote his time to the profession of his adoption, that of the law. His success as a private practitioner was crowned by his appointment of the position of Stipendiary Magistrate for Salford, For more than a generation he has dealt out justice with an even hand, and all who know will wish him many more years of such service, in addition to the tenure of the position of chairman of the committee of the Lancashire County Cricket Club.
excerpts--Manchester Streets and Manchester Men, Vol. 2 by Swindells Page 238-239 John Makinson, solicitor, occupied an office at 75 Market Street, His son Joseph became famous in the early days of Lancashire county cricket as a punishing batsman. His first great performance as a cricketeer was achieved at Lord's in 1856, when in addition to securing eight wickets at a cost of 40 runs, he scored 31 and 64 runs, thus being largely responsible for Cambridge's three wicket victory over Oxford. When Lancashire count cricket was commenced, Mr. Makinson threw in his lot with the team and made a number of useful scores for the County Palantine. The totals do not appear to be high in light of modern scores, but when we consider the conditions under which the game was then played we realize their true value to his side. He played on several occasions in the Gentlemen v. Players' match, and in the match in 1864 scored 64 runs in the first innings. His last great innings was played in the last important match that he took part. It was in one of those matches well remembered by many of my readers, when the members of the Grace family made their annual appearances at Broughton. In that Occasion, playing for his club against the visitors he made a not out innings of 104. To the present generation of players the prowess of Makinson, Hornby, Barloe, and others is only a tradition; to those of us who saw exhibitions of it is a pleasant memory. Mr. Makinson, like many another promising Lancashire player found in early life that the serious side of life demanded his thought and energy, and was compelled to devote his time to the profession of his adoption, that of the law. His success as a private practitioner was crowned by his appointment of the position of Stipendiary Magistrate for Salford, For more than a generation he has dealt out justice with an even hand, and all who know will wish him many more years of such service, in addition to the tenure of the position of chairman of the committee of the Lancashire County Cricket Club.Upon
his retirement from public life this news article appeared in the Manchester
England newspaper. (Click on the thumbnail of article to read the
newspaper.)
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Joseph
was born on august 25,1826 at Manchester. He received a BA from Cambridge
(Clare College) in 1859. Admitted to Lincoln's Inn on Nov 13,1861 and as a
Barrister at Law in 1864. He was Stipendiary Magistrate from 1878-1911 of
Salford. Buried at St John's Salford on March 14,1914. He married Florence
Pickering daughter of Thomas Pickering, merchant of Manchester. They were
married Dec. 2, 1875 at St. John's Broughton. Florence was his second wife;
the first wife had died. I do not know her name. His second wife died shortly
before he retired from the bench in 1911 and it was said that he never fully
recovered from her death.