A TAILOR IN CHESTER & MACCLESFIELD - Chester
I would dearly love info on a tailor in Chester c. 1840-1850. My ancestor, Job Turner was actually born in Macclesfield and was a tailor but was only 16 years old when he committed a crime. He continued to work as a tailor while he did his time. I suspect he was apprenticed but have no proof. Also, I wonder if the court was in Chester but he didn't actually move there. Anyway, he was then granted a Royal Pardon but with the proviso to emigrate to Australia. He did, c. 1846.

puppet show - Chester
can anyone give me any information on the formerly named puppet show entry? my great grand father joseph hayman was born there, and i believe that this place was in central chester .

Darlington of Chester - Chester
I am searching for information on the parents of Henry Darlington born abt. 1821 in Chester, St. John Parish. He married Mary Taylor in St. John Parish, Dec. 28, 1846. His son Thomas, born March 31, 1848, married Jane Tunks in Chester Cathedral on Dec. 26, 1872. Other Children of Henry and Mary: Elizabeth b. 1850, John (Job) b. 1851 who married Elizabeth Stagg in Chester St. Oswald in 1875, Henry b. 1852, Mary (Polly) b. abt. 1854-55.

surname swaine - Chester
looking for what my surname means and were it came from

STRETCH - Chester
Looking for any STRETCH connections in CHESTER, BOUGHTON,GRAPPENHALL,GRT BUDWORTH.

READ - Chester
Looking for marriage Samuel Read approx 1850 to Elizabeth, he would be 24, she would be approx 33, Samuel was from Ince. Elizabeth possibly from Elton.

john anglesey - Chester
john anglesey-born 1805 married ann jones-born 1806 looking for parents of each thanks

chester census 1851. - Chester
PLEASE COULD ANYBODY BE KIND ENOUGH TO LOOK UP THE CHESTER 1851 CENSUS.THE ONLY DETAILS I HAVE IS WILLIAM TAYLOR BORN CHESTER 1845.FATHERS NAME THOMAS TAYLOR.MANY THANKS.VAUGHAN.

Perrin - Chester
Trying to find info on Grandparents Frederick and Maud Perrin who resided at 126 Garden Lane, Chester. Maud may have passed away in the 1940's Their children included Ellen (Nellie) b. 1888 Percy b. app 1891, Kate Anna b. Jan 17, 1896 Info on any decendants wld be most appreciated.

allman, john - Chester
I would appreciate any information about John Allman, born 1840 in Chester. He emigrated to Canada or the USA about 1850. His father was a turnkey at the Chester prison. John married Rosana Dupree in Michigan, USA, in 1879. Thank you.

Charles Hughes - Chester
Any info appreciated on Charles Hughes, born in Chester in 1863, 1901 census shows him at 35 Gloucester st wife Annie(?maiden name) children Annie, Agnes, Edith, Charles and Gladys. Went to live in Llandrillo, Wales and remarried. He worked as a train driver. Would like to know more possibly other census info or birth details. Thanks

Davenport and Patten - Chester
I am searching for family information of John Davenport (b c1886) I believe his Father was a horse trader importing horses from Ireland. John married Grace Victoria Patten (b 1897) from Saltney, Flintshire. Her father was a Sea Captain and her Grandfather and two uncles died on her Grandfathers Coastal Schooner 'The Alma'when it sank off Angelsey in 1879.

Nagle and Crawforth in Chester - Chester
Having just discovered last month that a John Enoch NAGLE married my great great aunt Louisa CRAWFORTH. They married in 13th October 1875 in Kensington London. This information I have taken from their marriage certificate. The writing on it isn't fantastic and very hard to decipher. We've managed to make a bit of progress thanks to another researcher helping me to decipher the writing on the certificate. His profession could be a cartier. His father from what I can read is Patrick (Bartholomew) NAGLE. Again with help of other researchers we've managed to find out John was born in France very possibly Bouologne. We know both he and his father lived there. At some stage the family moved to Cheshire as seen on census again another researcher sent me this. I really apperciate how helpful people are. It does mean a lot If anyone has any further information on their children, descendants or is a descendant. I'd love to hear and get more information on this branch of the family. You may even know about branches of my family.

Louisa Potter - Chester
Looking for decendants of Louisa Potter born Chester 1825, who married a brickmaker from Banbury and moved away. Her father was John Potter, who according to her marriage certificate was a 'Waterman'. Any info gratefully accepted.

Evans - Chester
Looking back from Walter James Evans, born Chester, abt 1861. Married Elizabeth Griffiths, at Birhenhead. Migrated to Australia,abt 1888. Believe his father was Joseph Evans, a journalist/reporter. Help please?

Griffiths - Chester
Elizabeth Griffiths was first wife of my GFather. She married Walter Evans at Birkenhead and they migrated to Australia abt 1888. She died and he remarried my GMother. I have Elizabeth's original birth certificate (18 Oct 1856, Hoole, Chester, formerly Williams). Would this help anyone?

HOGG - Chester
Robert & Maria Hogg, both born in Chester 1845. Hogg's originally came from Berwick. Anyone with Hogg connections to Chester please get in touch.

BENTLEY - Chester
Hi, I have William (Billy) Bentley chr 29.09.1850 St Mary's Chester, Cheshire, father Thomas Bentley, mother Mary ? William married Elizabeth Ann ? Cheers, Julie

Holme, Randle - Chester
There are four generations of men of the same family bearing the name Randle Holme. Randle (Randulph) Holme, I, (1571-1655) was the sheriff or deputy to the College of Arms for Cheshire, Shropshire and North Wales in 1615-1616, and was Mayor of Chester between 1633-1634. Randle Holme, II, was sheriff during his father’s term as mayor 1633-1634, and a royalist Alderman of Chester during the Civil War siege from 1643-1645. Randle Holme, III (1627-1699), wrote an illustrated the most comprehensive encyclopedia of everyday life of the English 17th century we have today entitled: The academy of armory, or, A storehouse of armory and blazon microform : containing the several variety of created beings, and how born in coats of arms, both foreign and domestick : with the instruments used in all trades and sciences, together with their terms of art : also the etymologies, definitions, and historical observations on the same, explicated and explained according to our modern language : very usefel (sic) for all gentlemen, scholars, divines, and all such as desire any knowledge in arts and sciences /by Randle Holme ... (Chester: Printed for the author, 1688): iii 30/2; N.W. Alcock and Nancy Cox, Living and Working in 17th Century England: An Encyclopedia of Drawings and Descriptions from Randle Holme's original manuscripts for "The Academy of Armory" (1688). CD-ROM (The British Library, 2001).

harp - Chester
hello i am trying to trace any info of my great grandad george harp,he was in the 8th battalion cheshire reg,died in gallipoli 7th August 1915 also family of margaret harp they lived by the zoo in upton.Their daughter Doris irene harp was born in 1908 married William ledsham jones they lived in upton grandad worked for BP during ww2 then at crosville as a bus driver,gran born 1908 worked at the zoo.They had two daughters monica born 1940 and pamela jones, monica had one daughter Debby born 1961 who sadly died 1996 and two sons myself born 1963 and micheal born 1965.some of the harp family went to australia. Any info would be much apprieciated

Ireland.Ancestry search. - Chester
I am seeking Clavan, Claven, Clavin. My ancestors originally came from Ireland possibly during the potato famine. I first found them in Chester on the 1851 census.Elizabeth Claven, 'married' but no husband in residence on census. her first 4 children were born in Ireland (no county stated)then James and Margaret born in Chester. (as recorded on 1851 census.) My Gt Grandmother was Mary, born Ireland 1844/5. My tree remains very small as I am unable to trace my Gt grandfather, Peter Clavan/Claven. Can anyone help?

bartlett,handbridge, dawson hoole - Chester
I am looking for any details of the Bartlett family from Handbridge Chester or the Dawson family(former Dawson's newsagents, Faulkener St, Hoole. I look forward to hearing from anyone.

Sweeney, early 19th century - Chester
Edward Sweeney (b. about 1817), gave in a Lancashire census, his birth town as Chester (although just Cheshire on another occasion). I can't find a Cheshire birth for Sweeneys, or variations, this early. Can anyone help?

Fieldstead Family - Chester
Hi Looking for info on the Fieldstead family of Chester, partic Selina (born c1880) who married and then was divorced from my great g'father John Moreton (1875).

Hoole Volunteer Fire Brigade - Chester
Trying to trace relatives of members of above Brigade to see whether thee are any family memories. Known members included Richard Cecil Davies, Charles Atkin, Dr Francis Butt, E Dawson, A Catherall, J Pay, Thomas Powell, William Rea, Alfred Bennion, Joseph Hughes.

Please help need info on grandfather G MOSS - Chester
My father sadly lost his mother in January of this year. He has now found out something that has concerned him for many years, that his dad was not his birth father. It is now too late to ask his mother questions he wish he had done. In December 1943 my Nan was stationed in the ATS at Saighton Barracks, Chester, UK, she was 19 years old. My father has spoke to one of her friends whom she worked with in the Army and her name is Mari Marshall she was knicknamed Ongar. My nan's name was Tamar Garrard she came from Ongar, Essex and lived there all her life. We now know that she met a man called Mr G Moss during her time in Chester. Mr G Moss was either a Civilian or visitor to the camp and sounded like one of the beatles (accent). Mr G Moss was taken to court to pay child maintenance, which he did and never missed a payment. My father has a copy of the court hearing and how much it was back then too. There was no first name, date of birth or address to give us any clues. This is where the Trisha Goddard show on Channel five have got involved. They was intrigued with this story and asked my dad Jim and I if we would like to do an appeal on the show. A journalist has also been in contact and wants to publish the story too. Thankyou

Hogg family of Chester - Chester
Does anyone have any information on the Hogg family who moved to Chester from Berwickshire via Liverpool in around 1845/1850? Very large family including John (1827), Alexander (1832) and Robert (1845)- have information on my branch of the family, but would like to know more.

pinches - Chester
My grandad,Joseph Pinches,lived in the Garden Lane area of Chester.He had a lot of brothers and sisters and am looking for info on his parents.I know his dad was also called Joseph.Any help appreciated.

holdstock - Chester
i am looking for any family members that might have or be related to Holdstock. i am sam my dad is joesph my mum margaret. my grandad died approx 1971 his name was fergus and his wife was emma. they lived for years in grosvenor place chester. emma died approx 1984.

JONES of Chester ! - Chester
Looking for more information about John Jones 1870 Lancs and Elizabeth Jane Jones c1861 Chester These are two distinct families as Jones married Jones. I know they lodged at Gt Ancoats Street Manchester (1891 census) and possibly moved to the Chester area. Any help with relatives on both sides of the family would be greatly appreciated - all generations.

John Waters - Chester
Seeking any information on John Waters born about 1800 Chester and his father Richard both were seamen. I need John birth and Richard's birth and marriage. Can anyone help please? Heather

THE TAYLORS OF CHESTER - Chester
Hi im looking for the taylors of chester, most of them are georges, my grandmother ellen (nellie) became a taylor in 1913 when she married my grandfather george, they had 4 children judith, helen, george and franchesca

Browns of Chester - Chester
I am looking for information about my husband's grandmother Constance (Connie) Brown. The family were the Browns who owned the large Department Store.She married Fred Paton (a vicar).

Elizabeth Quizack - Chester
Would apreciate any info on Elizabeth Quizack or could be Keasack she married Edward Weaver on the 20 the June 1798 at St Bridget Paris and I think lived in King St they had at least 1 child Sarah Maria born 1814. Thankyou

Truss family - Chester
Trying to locate any info on George Alexander Truss. He was born about 1760. He had a coach making business in Chester. He died in 1825 in Chester.

Issac Jones - Chester
On the 1841 Census i have Issac Jones age <17> He was Tailors Appentice.His Parents were James jones & Harriet Jones nee Wantling(whom i have never been able to find her pre 1841. Issac Was one of the older brothers of my G.Grandfather. He was born in Sandbach in Chester.Is Issac on your tree?

holdstock - chester - Chester
Fergus was my mam's brother, please get in touch. Janet

hayman - Chester
i am seeking any information on the hayman family of/ in chester. my grandmother was martha hayman who married william edwards , a seaman, from birkenhead

Truss family - Chester
I am interested in the Truss family. George Alexander Truss had a coach building business in Foregate Street. His son Thomas was a railway engineer.

John.L.Lowe - Chester
John Lowe born about 1866 in Chester and moved to Watermillock in the Lake District. Anything will be of interest.

ledsham - wilkinson - Chester
1830s looking for information about marriages between Ledshams and Wilkinsons in St Oswald's parish and Great Boughton

bennett - Chester
I am looking for the Bennett family in 1856. Ann Bennett father George bennett a marinier. later lived in Liverpool. Ann married William cormack in liverpool 1877

HODGES - Chester
ANY INFO ON HODGES FAMILY FROM CHESTER,CHESHIRE WOULD BE APPRECIATED.WILLIAM RICHARD HODGES 1834. CHESTER OR WILLIAM HODGES 1808 BORN IN LIVERPOOL

RHODEN - Chester
seeking family tree members of RHODEN family in Chester and surrounding areas.

Hurren/Rhodes family - Chester
Researching the families of thomas hurren and Amy Rhodes as well as their parents - John hurren/rhoda Rowland and thomas rhodes and Katherine smith.

Juanita E Hume nee HANN - Chester
Born Sherborne Dorset 1929 Had twins Christopher & Anne Lived previously in Oakfield Anfield Liverpool Mothers name Elsie

Whitehouse - Chester
Looking for relatives of Arthur Whitehouse b 1862. Married Mary? Siblings: Charles Henry, William, Walter, Mary, Elizabeth Ada. Lived at 19 Egerton Street, Chester. Occupation listed in 1881 census as Railway Wagon Maker.

WALSH - Chester
My 3xgrt grandmother, Angelina Walsh, recorded her birthplace as Chester, Cheshire (c1800) in census returns. However, extensive searching has revealed nothing. She later married Edward Lucas and had six known children with him. Her sister may have been Frances Samuda. Can anyone help?

DRAYTON, Edward and Jane - Chester
Edward Drayton born 28 Jun 1863 Welshpool, Montgomeryshire. Married Jane Rogers 1891 Forden reg dist, Montgomeryshire. Moved to Shrewsbury and subsequently Chester as a railway worker. 1901 Census at 16 Cross Street, Chester: Edward Drayton b. Welshpool age 37 railway porter. Wife Jane Drayton (1862) and two sons: John Edward DRAYTON (1892) and Norman George DRAYTON (1895). Very interested in any more information about this family and descendants.

rigby chester - Chester
my gt grandfather was William Rigby b 1859 in Chester. Married Rose Ann Ankers in Nantwich in 1881 and had several children one of whom was Emily Rigby b 1893. She was my grandmother who died in childbirth about 1926. Any further info would be welcome.