Emma Lucy (Green) Clarkson

about 1836-1910 · Female

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William Greenborn 1808Father Mary Ann (Waller) GreenMother

Emma Lucy (Green) Clarksonabout 1836-1910William Clarksonabout 1830/33-1915Husband

Herbert Green Clarksonborn c. 1864Son Robert Banton Clarkson1860–1921Son William Banton Clarkson1858-1933Son George Richard Clarksonborn 1856Son Thomas Henry Clarkson1860–1916Son

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Biography

Emma Lucy Green came from Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire. She married William Clarkson in Liverpool in 1854 and lived there for the rest of her recorded life.

A carpenter's daughter

A parish transcription records the baptism of Emma Lucy Green at St Augustine's, Broxbourne, on December 27, 1835. Her parents were William, a carpenter, and Mary Ann Green of Hoddesdon. An Emma Green, described as a servant and born in Hoddesdon, appears in William and Mary Green's household there in 1851. Four younger children were also at home: James, William, Wallis and Louisa (FreeREG; 1851 census).

Likely About this evidence

The baptism, census entry and later bride are a Likely match based on name, birthplace, age and her father's trade. The baptism is a transcription; the register image is not cited here. Wallis is an uncertain name reading. Mary Ann's proposed maiden name, Waller, comes from a separate marriage transcription and remains Unconfirmed.

Marriage and family

Emma, a minor living on Soho Street, married William Clarkson at St Paul's Church, Liverpool, on July 6, 1854. He was a spirit dealer from Aigburth; her father was described as a builder. In 1858, their son William Banton's baptism again named her Emma Lucy. In 1861 the family lived at 171 Islington, where William worked as a brewer and wine and spirit merchant. Three young sons were at home. By 1871 they were at 10 Marsh Lane, Walton on the Hill, with Laura, Herbert and baby Florence. Later homes were The Priory in Toxteth Park in 1881 and The Friars in 1891 and 1901, where grown sons and Florence lived with them (1861 census; 1871 census; 1891; 1901).

Confirmed About this evidence

The census pages establish these households and consistently give Emma's birthplace as Hoddesdon. None records an occupation for her. The additional child Robert Banton listed on a memorial page has not been identified in these census households.

Her name in the records

Her marriage, her son's baptism and her probate entry use Emma Lucy. The censuses generally use Emma or Emma L. Her son's 1933 Texas death certificate instead names his mother Ellen Green, while the family tree and an index of the 1861 census use Eliza L.

Likely About this evidence

The 1861 image reads Emma L. The contemporary records favor Emma Lucy, but the reason for Ellen on the later certificate remains unresolved. Its informant was her granddaughter Florence Groos.

Her death in 1910

Emma died on October 4, 1910, after fifty-six years of marriage. The probate calendar gives her home as The Friars, St Michael's Hamlet, Liverpool. Administration of her estate was granted to William on November 26, with effects valued at £1,449 4s. 9d. The death index gives her age as 74 (1910 calendar).

Confirmed About this evidence

The probate calendar provides the death date and estate details and describes William as a justice of the peace. Burial at Allerton Cemetery is Likely, based on a memorial page rather than the burial register.

From the probate calendar

“Emma Lucy ... died 4 October 1910 Administration Liverpool 26 November to the said William Clarkson esquire J.P.”

National Probate Calendar, 1910 (entry), 1910 · National Probate Calendar, 1910, p. 363
The calendar's wording; "esquire J.P." describes her husband.

Timeline of the public record (10 entries)

When	What the record shows	How sure
27 December 1835	An Emma Lucy Green is baptised at Broxbourne, daughter of William (carpenter) and Mary Ann Green of Hoddesdon (transcription). FreeREG baptism entry: Emma Lucy Green, Broxbourne, St Augustine, 27 December 1835 (register entry 1121; father William Green, carpenter; mother Mary Ann; abode Hoddesdon)	Likely
30 March 1851	An Emma Green, servant, born Hoddesdon, is in her parents' household at Stanstead Valley, Hoddesdon. 1851 census of England, Hamlet of Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire (HO107/1705, folio 95, p. 39): William Green, carpenter, and household, Stanstead Valley	Likely
6 July 1854	Marries William Clarkson at St Paul's, Liverpool, a minor of Soho Street; her father is named William Green, builder. FreeBMD marriage index, Sep quarter 1854, Liverpool, vol. 8b, p. 365: Clarkson, William, and Green, Emma Lucy	Confirmed
22 June 1858	Son William Banton baptised; his mother is named Emma Lucy.	Confirmed
April 1861	At 171 Islington, Liverpool, with three small sons. 1861 census of England, 171 Islington, Liverpool (RG9/2696, folio 97, p. 9): William Clarkson and household	Confirmed
2 April 1871	At 10 Marsh Lane, Walton on the Hill, with Herbert, Laura and Florence. 1871 census of England, Walton on the Hill, Lancashire (RG10/3834, p. 36, schedule 178), 10 Marsh Lane: William Clarkson and household	Confirmed
April 1881	At "The Priory," Toxteth Park. 1881 census of England, Toxteth Park (RG11/3652, folio 56, p. 45, schedule 202), "The Priory": William Clarkson and household	Confirmed
April 1891 and 31 March 1901	At "The Friars," Toxteth Park, aged 55 and 66. 1891 census of England, Toxteth Park (RG12/2940, folio 26, pp. 45-46, schedule 302), "The Friars": William Clarkson and household; 1901 census of England, Toxteth Park (RG13/3432, p. 17, schedule 67), "The Friars," St. Michael's Hamlet: William Clarkson and household	Confirmed
4 October 1910	Dies; "of the Friars, St. Michael's Hamlet, Liverpool (wife of William Clarkson)." England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, 1910, p. 363: Clarkson, Emma Lucy, of the Friars, St. Michael's Hamlet, Liverpool (wife of William Clarkson), died 4 October 1910	Confirmed
26 November 1910	Administration of her estate granted at Liverpool to her husband; effects £1449 4s. 9d. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, 1910, p. 363: Clarkson, Emma Lucy, of the Friars, St. Michael's Hamlet, Liverpool (wife of William Clarkson), died 4 October 1910	Confirmed

Family

Parents

Father: William Green born 1808
Confirmed evidence: show why
Why: Her 1854 marriage register names her father as William Green, builder (image inspected in the saved research).
Records:
- St Paul's Church, Liverpool, marriage register, 6 Jul 1854 (William Clarkson and Emma Lucy Green)
Review: assessed 09-23-2026; evidence: Image examined.
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Mother: Mary Ann (Waller) Green
Unconfirmed evidence: show why
The evidence note for this conclusion names a relative who may be living, so it is shown only in the family area.
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Not included

Rejected as parents: Sarah Green (1805-1845), the tree's proposed mother of Emma Lucy Green (Sarah (Green) 1805–1845). Emma Lucy's baptism of 27 December 1835 names her mother as Mary Ann (a Likely match); her 1854 marriage names her father William Green and no mother. Sarah is not named by any record, so she is kept as a lead, not as a family edge.

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Husband: William Clarkson about 1830/33-1915
Confirmed evidence: show why
Why: Their marriage register entry, St Paul's, Liverpool, 6 Jul 1854 (image inspected in the saved research).
Records:
St Paul's Church, Liverpool, marriage register, 6 Jul 1854 (William Clarkson and Emma Lucy Green)
Review: assessed 09-23-2026; evidence: Image examined.
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Son: Herbert Green Clarkson born c. 1864
Confirmed evidence: show why
Why: Baptism 15 Dec 1864, Holy Trinity, Liverpool: Herbert Green Clarkson, child of William Clarkson and Emma Lucy.
Records:
- Lancashire OnLine Parish Clerks: baptism of Herbert Green Clarkson, 15 Dec 1864, Holy Trinity, Liverpool, child of William Clarkson and Emma Lucy (view at lan-opc.org.uk)
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Saved text examined.
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Son: Robert Banton Clarkson 1860–1921
Likely evidence: show why
The evidence note for this conclusion names a relative who may be living, so it is shown only in the family area.
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Son: William Banton Clarkson 1858-1933
Confirmed evidence: show why
The evidence note for this conclusion names a relative who may be living, so it is shown only in the family area.
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Son: George Richard Clarkson born 1856
Unconfirmed evidence: show why
Why: From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed.
Review: not yet reviewed.
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Son: Thomas Henry Clarkson 1860–1916
Unconfirmed evidence: show why
Why: From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed.
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Life events

Born	1835, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, England Likely evidence: show why Why: She was baptised at Broxbourne, the parish that includes Hoddesdon, on 27 Dec 1835, so she was born by that date, not in 1836; the 1861 census (age 25) points to 1835. The 1851 census gives Hoddesdon. Records: FreeREG transcription, baptisms, St Augustine, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, 27 Dec 1835: Emma Lucy Green 1861 census of England, Liverpool: Emma L. Clarkson, wife, 25, born Hoddesdon, Herts. (indexed as 'Eliza L') Review: assessed 10-26-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined; Image examined. Earlier: Unconfirmed (10-05-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. What the labels mean (the family tree records 1836, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, England) Image: 1881 England Census · Image: 1871 England Census
Died	October-December 1910, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, aged 74 (probable) Likely evidence: show why Why: The death index entry (Toxteth Park, Oct-Dec 1910, aged 74) fits her age and place; the entry itself does not name her husband. Records: General Register Office death index, Emma Lucy Clarkson, Toxteth Park, Oct-Dec quarter 1910, aged 74 Find a Grave memorial 69104980: Emma Lucy Green Clarkson (1836-1910) (record page · view at findagrave.com) (context) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined. Earlier: Unconfirmed (10-05-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. What the labels mean (the family tree records 4 OCT 1910, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England) (reviewed profile)
Also recorded as	Eliza L Clarkson
Baptism	27 DEC 1835, St Augustine, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, England
Marriage	6 Jul 1854, St Paul's, Liverpool, with William Clarkson about 1830/33-1915 Confirmed evidence: show why Why: Marriage register image inspected in the saved research. Records: St Paul's Church, Liverpool, marriage register, 6 Jul 1854 (William Clarkson and Emma Lucy Green) Review: assessed 09-23-2026; evidence: Image examined. What the labels mean (the family tree records 6 JUL 1854, St Paul, Liverpool, Lancashire, England)
Residence	1861, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Residence	1871, Lambeth St Mary, Surrey, England
Residence	2 APR 1871, Walton on the Hill, Lancashire, England
Residence	1881, Altrincham, Cheshire, England
Residence	3 APR 1881, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Burial	Allerton Cemetery, Liverpool, Lancashire, England View memorial on Find a Grave