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Abbot's Meads... Altrincham
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Can u help me? - (Abbot's Meads - Cheshire)
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
Family Surnames: Bray
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Burrey: Acton by Nantwich - (Acton - Cheshire)
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 then moved to Liverpool, as Amy and her husband, John Speed, were in Liverpool by 1836. John died of asthma in 1847.
Family Surnames: Davenport, Speed, Whalley
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ACKERLEY/SHARP(E)S - (Acton - Cheshire)
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, Nantwich. If anyone has any info on the Ackerleys I would verymuch appreciate it - thanks.
Family Surnames: Ackerley
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GERRARD - (Acton - Cheshire)
FRANCES, b 1855, daughter of Rosannah,unknown father. She married Thomas Jackson in 1875, and always lived in Acton/Bridge. Any details on Frances or Rosannahs parentage much appreciated.
Family Surnames: Gerrard
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Needham - (Adlington - Cheshire)
Daniel Needham born abt. 1811 Adlington, married Hannah Mottershead, born abt. 1813. Children: Samuel, Matthew, Mary. Looking for families of Daniel and Hannah.
Family Surnames: Needham Mottershead
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NEEDHAM - (Adlington - Cheshire)
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?
Family Surnames: Needham
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Leigh/Legh of Adlington in Cheshire - (Adlington - Cheshire)
Can anyone help? It is said that Richard att Leigh who is listed in the Lay Subsidy Roll for Morchard Bishop in Devonshire dated 1332 was the son of John Legh of Adlington in Cheshire by his wife Alice Alcock. Did the Leghs have land in Devon? Has anyone else researched this family? Any help very much appreciated
Family Surnames: Leigh /Legh
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Rose Rae/Marsland - (Alderley Edge - Cheshire)
My Grandmother Rose Rae-Marsland then Barber lived in West street Alderley Edge about 1895 with her grandmother who was a herbalist. would appreciate any info re this lady. Rose had a sister called Sarah, Brother George, another brother called Fred who went to the usa I believe his daughter lived in Winnipeg in Canada
Family Surnames: Rae / Marsland/ Barber
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Alderley Edge - (Alderley Edge - Cheshire)
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"
Family Surnames: Weaver
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Alderley - (Alderley Edge - Cheshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Fitchett Clowes
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ANN NORBURY d.o.b circa.1851 - (Alderley Edge - Cheshire)
I am trying trace ANN NORBURY born in either Lower Withington or Alderley Edge she married JOSEPH SHAW at Prestbury church in 1870 lived in Manchester and Macclesfield and had 4 daughters and 1 son. any information would be gratefully received.
Family Surnames: Shaw Norbury
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Nelly or Nellie Williams - (Alderley Edge - Cheshire)
Nellie Williams gave birth to an illigitimate daughter, Joyce, on 27 Sept 1921 when living on Old Hall Lane, Woodford. At the time, Nellie was a General Domestic Servant at New Hall which, with its farm, became part of AVRoe aircraft factory in the 1920's.
It is possible that Nellie also gave birth to a daughter, Jessie, in 1915 and died in Nantwich in 1926.
It is certainly known that Nellie's daughter, Joyce, was adopted when young, by William and Rose Massey of Dean Row.
Family Surnames: Williams
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Aldford - (Aldford - Cheshire)
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
Family Surnames: Ankers Thomas Taylor
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Williams family - (Aldford - Cheshire)
Looking for any information on the Williams' of Aldford. William Williams born Aldford 1827, father John Williams. Anyone know anything further about them?
Barbara
Family Surnames: Williams
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Barlows in Churton and Aldford - (Aldford - Cheshire)
I am looking for descendants of the Barlow family who in 1841 consisted of Randle (Head aged 45)Catherine (his wife aged 40)and their children George,Thomas,Richard,Jane,Mary,Randle and Catherine and John.John was born in 1823 and married Elizabeth in 1846. He died in 1858 when my great grandmother Ann was born. His wife later married Samuel Edge in 1860 and they had a daughter Martha in 1868.
Family Surnames: Barlow, Edge
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Thomas Hughes Builder Aldford - (Aldford - Cheshire)
I am seeking information on Thomas Hughes who was a builder in 1850 living in Aldford with his wife Mary and my great grandfather Robert thier son.I am finding it difficult to find records that show the address at which they lived,or any information at all.The information on Robert who went to live in Chester is quite good.Any help and pointers appreciated,Thanks o those who have helped on my previous searches.Rob.
Family Surnames: Hughes
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Isaac Williamson - (Allostock - Cheshire)
Isaac Williamson, b. 1823 Allostock, f. John Williamson, m. Mary Forster. married 1823, Over Peover. Listed 1881 census as "Williams" at Strangeways, Salford, Lancs.
Family Surnames: Williamson Williams Forster
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chesworth family. - (Allostock - Cheshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Chesworth
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james probin married hannah dutton - (Alpraham - Cheshire)
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
Family Surnames: Probin Dutton
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Looking for MARTHA CLARKE - (Alpraham - Cheshire)
I think Martha Clarke (b.1795) came from Alpraham but not sure. She married William Jackson (b.1793) a basket maker on 31st May 1825. Witnessess were George Hassall and Hannah Jackson. They married in the parish of Baddiley. I think their first born child was Ann b. 1828. The marriage cert says Martha was born in Bunbury but there is no trace of her there.
Any help most appreciated.
Family Surnames: Clarke,Jackson
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Heeks Family - (Alsager - Cheshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Heeks. Pointon
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johnson family - (Alsager - Cheshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Johnson
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William Wainwright - (Altrincham - Cheshire)
Looking for baptism(about 1750) and Marriage(about 1770) to Sarah. Children Peter, John, Sarah, Isaac, James all baptised Hale and Shaws Lane Presbytarian
Family Surnames: Wainwright
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Goodchild/smith - (Altrincham - Cheshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Goodchild
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Altrincham - (Altrincham - Cheshire)
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/Ankers/Davies/Goold - (Altrincham - Cheshire)
Seeking information about my family. The Masons ran a butcher shop in the old market place Altrincham in the 40s ad 50s. My father Harry Mason (Henry Arthur) worked at the Linotype Factory in Broadheath. My mother's family Cooksons lived in Regents Road,
Beatrice Mary Mason b1889, and her sisters, Jessie, b1882, Florence b1886, Edith b1897, and Dorothy b1905. Florence married a Hopkinson, Edith a Crossley, and Bea married an Ankers 1915, and Ellis Openshaw 1922, and lived in Radcliffe. Any clue as to any living Mason relatives would be gratefully received.
Family Surnames: Mason/Cookson/Ankers/Davies/Goold
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Dace-Hamnett familes - (Altrincham - Cheshire)
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
Family Surnames: Dace Hamnett
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Hughes / Nall Altrincham - (Altrincham - Cheshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Hughes
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Looking for Ursula - (Altrincham - Cheshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Hallworth
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James Leah - (Altrincham - Cheshire)
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 ?
Family Surnames: Leah James, Maud, Robert W W, Mary Isobel, Mary J,
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WINSTANLEY - (Altrincham - Cheshire)
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!
Family Surnames: Winstanley Quinlan Crompton Jenkinson
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Hughes Altrincham - (Altrincham - Cheshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Hughes
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HOLLINGWORTH - (Altrincham - Cheshire)
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,,...
Family Surnames: Hollingworth .Leah
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Revill, Pierce - (Altrincham - Cheshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Revill, Pierce
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Critchley family - (Altrincham - Cheshire)
Ann Critchley (1816-1896) was one of 5 daughters born to John and Alice Critchley in Ashton on Mersey. Ann's siblings were Sarah 1809, Mary 1813, Alice 1821, Elizabeth 1823 and Ellen 1826.
Ann had 2 children James b1841 and Alice b1849. There may also have been a John b 1845. The father/s of these children is unknown.
Ann married John Hamnett in 1853 and had 2 more children John 1858 and Ann 1860.
If anyone has any information on this family I would love to hear from them
Eleanor
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William Waterhouse - (Altrincham - Cheshire)
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
Family Surnames: Waterhouse, Pollard, Derbyshire
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Skellom - (Altrincham - Cheshire)
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
Family Surnames: Skellom/Melton
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Langston /eof Altrincham - (Altrincham - Cheshire)
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
Family Surnames: Langston Langstone
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WILLIAMS - (Altrincham - Cheshire)
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.
Family Surnames: Williams
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