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Cheshire
UK - Genealogy, Surnames,
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County town: Chester. Inhabitants: Cestrians
Other major towns: Birkenhead, Wallasey, Stockport
Origins of Name: The Roman Fort , Anglo Saxon
Population 1801: 192,305
Population 1961: 1,368,950
Acreage: 648,5...
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Can u help me? - Abbot's Meads
I have very little to go on. My grandfather was named "Percy" Bray . My father was adopted. Percy was sent to Canada to marry Jessis. They settled in Point Edward Ont Canad. They had 2 natural children William @ Owen. Dad was adopted later in life Lesile Eric Bray. Percy died in the 40ths. Jessie many years later. Gramma Bray never talked of Englan her family or Percys. It was rummored that she was the stable mans daughter of german angestory. Percy was shipped off toCanada to I have no further info this is a huge very well kept secret. Anyone out there who could help with so little to go on I feel it's rather hopeless but one can only try. Thank you
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Burrey: Acton by Nantwich
- Acton
John Burrey and Mary Davenport married at Acton by Nantwich in 1803. A child, Amy, was bapt. in 1810 there might be others I have not traced. The Burreys seem to have moved to Chester; Amy was married there in 1830. They could have then moved to Liverpool, as Amy and her husband, John Speed, were in Liverpool by 1836.
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PHYSICK/Fisick
- Acton
Mary Physick married John Lea at Acton By Nantwich in 1708. They seem to have had a daughter, Abigail Lea, in 1710. has anyone else come across Physicks in South Cheshire?
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ACKERLEY/SHARP(E)S
- Acton
Looking for any relations to Elizabeth Ackerley she married a Joseph Sharp(e)s about 1810 and died in 1834 buried in St Mary's Church, Acton. If anyone has any info on the Ackerleys I woul much appreciate it - thanks
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Williamson - Acton
Richard Williamson was postman in 1901 census anyone researching this family
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Needham - Adlington
Daniel Needham born abt. 1811 Adlington, married Hannah Mottershead, born abt. 1813. Children: Samuel, Matthew, Mary. Looking for families of Daniel and Hannah.
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NEEDHAM - Adlington
Thomas Needham and wife Mary in 1841 Census of Adlington. Address Whitely Green. Living with them Alice Warburton and children, Thomas,Robert and Martha. Robert was my G/G/G/father. He called his own son Thomas Needham Warburton so this might have been his own grandfather. Any other info on these Needhams? I note there was a Daniel Needham nearby. Was Alice Daniel's sister?
Same family?
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Burgess of Redbrook - Adlington
Has anyone information on Burgess family who emigrated to New Zealand 1851. Address on 1841 census is "Redbrook", Macclesfield
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Alderley Edge
- Alderley Edge
Trying to locate the position of a house called Moss Bank Alderley where Richard Weaver lived and died around 1880 -1896 He is featured in a "Life story of Richard Weaver"
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Alderley - Alderley Edge
I am looking for info on Enoch Fitchett and Hanna Clowes who were married and lived at Alderley in the late 1700s. I am happy to share the info I have so far. The Fitchetts then moved to Peover and eventually Cheadle.
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Aldford - Aldford
Researching the Thomas family who lived in Aldford Mary Ellen Thomas married Henry Ankers also known as John Henry her father was Richard Thomas and her Mother was Marie /Maria Taylor born in Denbigh
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Williams family - Aldford
Looking for any information on the Williams' of Aldford. William Williams born Aldford 1827, father John Williams. Anyone know anything further about them?
Barbara
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Isaac Williamson
- Allostock
Isaac Williamson, b. 1823 Allostock, f. John Williamson, m. Mary Forster. married 1823, Over Peover. Listed 1881 census as "Williams" at Strangeways, Salford, Lancs.
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chesworth family. - Allostock
I am researching the Chesworth famlies of Allostock and Tarporley.The Chesworth family were resident in Allostock for over 200 years and I have traced them back to 1700 but now I have hit a brick wall.
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james probin married hannah dutton - Alpraham
james probin married hannah dutton lived rabbit row alpraham in the 1881 census.children mary hannah born 1858 in alpraham,george probin born 1860 in alpraham and george probin born tilston looking for any relations
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Heeks Family - Alsager
i have recently started to research my family history. i am researching mainly the stoke on trent area and the newcastle under lyme area, any info on these areas would be appreciated.
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johnson family - Alsager
I am researching John William Johnson, leather dealer, I believe he lived at Rowley House Alsager, had a son George who married Mary Wemyss,any info. would be appreciated.
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William Wainwright - Altrincham
Looking for baptism(about 1750) and Marriage(about 1770) to Sarah. Children Peter, John, Sarah, Isaac, James all baptised Hale and Shaws Lane Presbytarian
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Goodchild/smith - Altrincham
CHARLES HAMILTON GOODCHILD(a stonemason) married EMMA SMITH at Knutsford Register Office on 7 July 1876. They live in Altrincham and Salford. Their children were: Roy born 1877, Gertrude 1878, James Leonard 1880, Charles Hamilton 1883, Paul 1885, Joseph 1886.
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Altrincham - Altrincham
From Cassell's Gazeteer Altrincham : 1891 : popn 12,440 - The Literary Institution established in 1847 has a large reading room and library of 2,000 + vols.
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Mason/Cookson - Altrincham
Seeking information about my family especially my brother Leon Mason last heard of living in Halebarns.
The Masons ran a butcher shop in George St Altrincham in the 40s ad 50s. My father Harry Mason worked at the Linotype Factory in Broadheath. My mother's family Cooksons lived in Stamford Road. Any clue to their current where abouts would be greatfully received.
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Dace-Hamnett familes - Altrincham
I live in Ontario,Canada.I,m looking for information about my great grandparents James Dace and Martha Hamnett and thier familes.Thier daughter Lily,my grandmother came to Canada as a child.She had a younger sister who died at age 5. I,m looking onbehalf of my old mother as well as myself. Shes 77 now and has always wandered about her grandparents. I hope to find some information for her while she is still here. Any help will be most appreciated.
Thank you,Doug
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Hughes / Nall Altrincham
- Altrincham
I'm looking for information on Henry Hughes who was the publican at the 'Old Roebuck' on Victoria Street (formally Well Lane)Altrincham in the late 1870's. Henry had 5 children, Jane, Catherine, Samuel,Emily and Alfred. Jane Hughes married George Nall in 1888. Any information would be gratefully received.
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Looking for Ursula
- Altrincham
Looking for Ursula Hallworth c1910 Altrincham. father-John Hallworth a gardener.Ursula moved to London in the 1930s/40s and resurfaced 40 years later as Margaret - she was unable to communicate
Her son would like to trace his family but we are unableto find a birth in the St Catherines indexes - probably it was Altrincham.
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James Leah
- Altrincham
James Leah (from Heatley, Cheshire) was my great great grandfather and was the father of Maud Leah my great grandmother.
She had siblings James F Leah, Mary Isabel Leah and Robert W W Leah. Their mother was Mary J Leah, who originated from Denbighshire, Chirk. Maiden name unknown.
Does anyone have any information they wish to share ?
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WINSTANLEY - Altrincham
If anyone knows or has any of the following names originally from the Altrincham area, please get in touch!
WINSTANLEY,QUINLAN,CROMPTON & JENKINSON
Thanks so much!
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Hughes Altrincham - Altrincham
Looking for information regarding Thomas Hughes born 1843 in Altrincham.Lived in Wellington Street.Had a number of children Mary, Thomas (b 1869), Edith Ellen all in Altrincham.
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HOLLINGWORTH - Altrincham
TRYING TO FIND ANY RELITIVES OF MY GR/PARENTS JAMES HOLLINGWORTH &MAUD LEAH THEY HAD TWO CHILDREN MY DAD JAMES KEITH &SYBIL THEY LIVED IN ALTRINCHAM ANY INFO ON THEM WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED,,THANKS JANET,,...
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Revill, Pierce - Altrincham
I am seeking information on William Revill, born in Maltby in 1841, who married Elizabeth Pierce, born in Penygelli, Wales in 1853. They married at St John's Church Altrincham on 25 December 1869. I am looking for their respective parents Charles Revill and John Pierce.
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Critchley / Hamnett
- Altrincham
I am seeking information on Ann Critchley / Hamnett/ Ann was born circa 1825 and had two known children with the family name of Critchley, James (my great grandfather) cira 1840, and Alice 1849. In 1853 Ann married John Hamnett aka Stirrup and had 2 children John 1859 and Ann 1860. Any information on any members of this family would be much appreciated. Eleanor
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William Waterhouse - Altrincham
Searching for any details about my great-grandparents. William Waterhouse born around 1880. He married ? Derbyshire, they had children - Edith Marjorie & Charles? William was mayor of Altringham sometime before the Charter 1937. Edith Marjorie married Clifford Pollard 14/02/1945
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Skellom
- Altrincham
Hi folks, I have a Sarah SKELLOM born c1844, she married Edward Melton, I have tried the census to trace the family, but there does not seem to be any record of SKELLOM families in Altrincham Cheshire, but the births on Ansestry list 4 births for around that time and 2 deaths, in Altrincham. can any one help with any information on her family.
Bev
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Langston /eof Altrincham
- Altrincham
Hello, I am looking for any details about this family: Mary Augusta Langston b1840 Altrincham Cheshire. Her parents Thomas Langstone & Matilda Cooke m1837 Altrincham. Mary married c1878 Blaby Leicestershire, Henry Chapman. I would like to know more about Mary's family before her marriage.
Cheers
Melissa
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WILLIAMS - Altrincham
I am searching for any information on William Williams born 1873in Altrincham and on the 1881 census as grandson of Mary Jones 30 Manor Road, Altrincham.
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Ashley family from Lynm - Altrincham
My great, great, great grandfather William Ashley lived at Rushgreen Lymn in 1851 aged 10yrs.His mother was Mary who was married to a boatman not home on the night of the census.Who was that boatman? who wasn't around on the night of the 1861 census either.Any suggestions please.
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Robinson - Altrincham
My mother-in-law Amy Robinson was born in Altrincham?Timperley about 1900. Anyone searching Robinson perhaps this will help.
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hardys - Altrincham
looking for relatives of William Hardy who married ellen hough c1791. Ellen may have been the daughter of Samuel Hough/Grace Ashworth of Dunham Massey
They had 3 children:- james born c1820 george c1810, samuel c1815.
George and samuel moved to bolton lancs c 1850
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Bailey Family
- Altrincham
I am doing the family tree of Bailey born Northen Etchells Styal Altrincham area I have gone back to 1778 Henry Bailey in 1851 Henry was married to Elizabeth (Barret)& staying with them on the night of the 1851 census was Son John 1806 Daughter Elizabeth 1826 & Grandchildren Martha(1844) William(1841) John(1846) Mary Tipping(1843)(Not sure who Mary's parents were) I know there were more children but not staying the night of the census The Bailey's were all farm workers,My great Grandfather John Bailey born 1846 Married Alice Jones (28 Sept1869) in Altrincham they lived in Poundwick Cottages in 1881 their children were Henry 1872 Thomas 1875 John 1878 Mary 1871 all from Altrincham My Grandfather Henry Bailey Married Isabella Marvelon 11 Nov 1896
Their Children were Robert(1898) Alice(1899) MY DAD Henry(1900) if anyone can help me fill in some gaps i would be grateful i have certificates for most of these events
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Westley - Altrincham
Looking for anybody related to Thomas Westley, born in Altringham about 1887, regular soldier and left for India (Calcutta?) as a young man.
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WHITTLES
- Altrincham
Looking for my fathers (Joshua Whittle b 1903),his father Edwin Whittle b 1874) siblings,Teddy,b 1899, Salford,Eric,1901, Geoff b ?, sisters 1 m a Hammet, 1 m a Smalley,who had sons Raymond,Henry, twin boys? and 2 girls, and 1 sister that died in the 1940s
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KEEN
- Altrincham
My great-aunt Rose Keen had relatives in the Altrincham area. She was born in Oxfordshire in the late 19th century to William Bartlett Keen and Elizabeth Marshall. She did not marry and worked in domestic service.In later life she lived in Kent and then Cheshire. My grandmother Minnie was one of her sisters.
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