Cowlishaw, George

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George Cowlishaw

Research Notes

Source: Simon Johnson (relative)

George Cowlishaw was born at Coddington, Crich, on the 11th May 1899. He was the sixth of the twelve children of George Cowlishaw and Selina Henson (two of whom died in infancy). He died at Derby in 1978. He is a cousin of George Henry Henson and Norman Henson, who are also listed on the Roll of Honour.

1901 Census: Coddington

Forename Surname Relationship Age Occupation Where born
George Cowlishaw Head 36 Limestone quarryman Crich
Selina   wife 32   Crich
Sarah   daughter 12   Crich
Sam   son 9   Crich
Annie   daughter 7   Coddington
Frank   son 4   Coddington
George   son 2   Coddington
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1911 Census: Coddington

Forename Surname Relationship Age Occupation Where born
George Cowlishaw Head 47 Limestone quarryman Crich
Selina   wife 43   Crich
Sarah   daughter 22 Mill girl Coddington
Annie   daughter 17 Mill girl Coddington
Bertha   daughter 8   Coddington
Doris   daughter 1   Coddington
Sam   son 19 Limestone quarryman Coddington
Frank   son 13 Limestone quarryman Coddington
George   son 11   Coddington
Harry   son 9   Coddington
Edward   son 5   Coddington
Percy   son 3   Coddington
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After the war George Cowlisaw played for Whatstandwell F.C. and was part of their medal winning team of 1922–23.

Photo courtesy Simon Johnson
Whatstandwell Football Team 1923