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Cheshire UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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Chadwick or Chaddock - PYE - Davenham
Mary Chadwick born abt 1795 married Thomas Pye born abt 1799 in Davenham, Cheshire in 1816. Children: Hannah, Sarah, Thomas, William, Charlotte, Simeon, Mary all born Leftwich, Cheshire.

Shallcross - Davenham
Does anybody have any information on the Shallcross family. I have Hannah Shallcross b.1803, Parents Samuel and Ann from around Nantwich 1772

Bowden/Boden Family - Davenham
Looking for any Information on The Boden/Bowden Family. Originally from Davenham/Northwich area, moving to Warford/Alderley around 1840. Edward Boden had 10 children who moved to Alderey, Blackley,Lancs, Bollin, and Ardwick areas. marriages include Wilson, Stearn, Henshall, Bebbington

Dunwoody. William b1801 - Davenham
45 Winsford Hill, Davenham, Cheshire. Lived here with wife Elizabeth (McGinley?) and children John, Fanny & Kitty in 1841. His son John (1829) eventually married Mary and moved to Liverpool where the family still live (well, some of them anyway!).

Dorothy Woodward - Davenham
I am looking for any information on Dorothy Woodward b. 08 Feb 1917 Address showing on birth certificate is 56 Hartford Road Leftwich. Mothers name Maria Woodward. I am unable to find any other information on Dorothy. Any help would be appreciated.

Lowe Or Wakefeilds - Davenham
Has Anyone got any information on a Thomas Lowe Brn 1714 in Davenham? or Thomas Wakefiled brn in 1804 in Davenham? Have traced my family back to 1714 and was wondering if anyone had any more info on the names mentioned above? Thanks

family history - Davenport
hi i am looking for the children of the late rhona hughes (nee smallwood) and derek hughes, a policeman. the children were born in the 1960's and were living in davenport in 1983. if anyone can help it will be greatly appreciated

Gertrude Alice Dymond - Davenport
we are looking for more informatio about this family.She was born in July 1st 1891,Davenport-Torrington nera Bideford.She died in July 1963 in London Ontario CANADA.

Fredrick William Edwards - Davenport
We are looking for more information about this Family.Fred was born in Merton North Devon.He later married Gertrude Alice Dymond in Canada.

Dean Row Cheshire - Dean Row
Looking for Joseph Sutton who was born around 1837 in Dean Row. married Alice Renshaw in Manchester Sept 1856

Sagar - Devonshire Park
I am serching for any information on my grandfather Ernest harry Sagar he ran a pub in devon in the early 1900s around about 1918. He married an Eva annie Thorpe and they had my father in 1923. My grandfather died 1927.Looking for connections with the names Sagar and Thorpe.

Edward Small Smalley - Devonshire Park
Born 1580. Devonshire, England. .Died 1665.. Maine. USA.. Married Elizabeth Shurtt. B.1603. Macclesfield, England..D.1644.. Bidesport, Devon, England.. Would like any information about these two people.. My ancestors..

Whittaker, Bold And Higginbottom - Disley
I am looking for anyone who recognises these surnames from the area of Disley. Please feel free to contact me Thanks Emma

Evans, Darlington - Disley
Names: Darlington

Disley Sources - Disley
I have the 1871; 1891 and 1901 census for the village as well as selected entries from the Parish Registers Marjorie

Gaskell; Gaskill; Green; Turner; Whit(t)aker - Disley
Hope to hear from anyone who links to these names Marjorie

Morecroft Sanderson Disley - Disley
Looking for descendents of John Holt Morecroft m to Fanny Sanderson living at Disley in the 1881 census. He was a Dutch Yeast Importer. John was born in Stockport to my GG Grandparents David & Mary Ann. David was a Master Butcher.

Bradburys of Disley - Disley
I am looking for references to any Bradburys in Disley pre-1825. At the moment, I am particularly anxious to find a John Bradbury who, according to later censuses, was born in Disley in about or around 1804. With thanks.

Bowen in Disley 1901 - Disley
Looking for members of the Bowen family registered in the 1901 census at Disley. Head Jessie Bowen, children Jane (Mary Jane), John, Rose, Elizabeth, Fred, Florence and James. Also at that address boarders who worked as 'miners in tunnel' and visitors from Wales. Thank you.

Osbaldiston Osbaldeston - Disley
I am researching the Disley branch of the Osbaldiston family and would be happy to hear from anyone who knows anything of them

Wright family in Disley - Disley
Looking for information on the Wright family in Disley. It looks like all from there are related. Benjamin Wright (1805)(my 4x Great Grandad) married Martha (born Mellor, 1806) and they had John (1826 3x Great Grandad), Sarah (1830), William (1830), Edwin (1832), Joseph (1835), Jennatte (1838). John Wright (1826, 3x Great Grandad) married Mary A (born Mellor, 1829) and they had Benjamin (1855) Ellen Ann (1857), Janetta (1860), John William (1860, my 2x Great Grandad), Martha E(1862), James (1864), Joseph (1867), Herbert (1871). John William Wright married Jane Whalley and they had Mary(1882), Annie (1884), Janetta(1886), Lizzie(1888). When Jane died he married Sarah and they had John (1895, my Great Grandad), Robert(1898), William(1900). All were children and fathers were born in Disley. Any information or if you have any of these people in your tree, please get in touch. Dawn

Higginbottoms in Disley - Disley
Looking for info on my GGG Grandad, Samuel Higginbottom born New Mills 1832c. He married Sarah and went to live in Kent, Rhode Island, USA which is where there children were born. Thomas 1860, Robert 1862c, Mary 1865c, Priscilla 1867 and Sarah Jane (my GG Gran) born 1871. They returned to UK and went to live in Disley, 1881 census. Sarah married John Wright born Disley 1860 and Priscilla married Samuel Wild born Disley 1868c. Any info on Samuel's parents,etc or any of these people would be a huge help. Thanks Dawn

Buxton Road - Disley
Around the 1950s,my older sisters used to go with my late mother to visit her "adopted"aunty Sally and uncle Harry.They lived somewhere between 246 and 276 Buxton RD Newtown Newmills/Disley.We would love to know their surname. It could have been Moore. Does anyone remember them or a girl called Fiona who may have been their daughter or a neighbour.

Joseph Walker & Family - Disley
I am looking for any information on Joseph Walker (born 1796) and wife Ruth together with John, Sarah & Thomas who resided in Disley at the time of the 1841 census

HIBBERT FAMILY - Disley
I am trying to trace anyone who remembers the Hibbert family who lived in Disley in 1901, John Thomas, Esther, daughter Ann Elizabeth and son Frank. I think they had a bakery on Buxton Rd selling home made pies and bread. If you can help with any details I would be grateful, Ann Elizabeth was my grandmother.

Trying To Find, Members of Band - Disley
Hi there I am trying to find information about a band called Biffs Diddle who were together in the 60s,from Disley,New Mills area.Any information appreciated.

Holmes Family-Disley - Disley
I am looking for any information on the Holmes family of Disley.My Grandad,Aaron Holmes was born in Disley in 1902,there were two sisters one of whom was Nancy,the other I don't know. Does anyone have any info that could help?

DODD and DONE families - Dodleston
Any information concerning the DODD and DONE families who farmed " Burton Hall" Rossett and "Dodleston Hall" Dodleston between 1750 and 1861 would be appreciated. William Done DODD, wife Emma and children left the farm after 1861. I have lost them until the 1881 census where Emma appears as a widow with her sons William Henry and Francis in London. There were also two daughters Frances and Emma. Would any kind person be able to find this family on the 1871 census in Wales or Cheshire. Thank you

Parry and Jones of Dodleston - Dodleston
Looking for any links with the Parry Family in Dodleston, namely Peter Parry (c1819) and his wife Mary Jones (c1823), and her parents Samuel (c1784) and Anne Edwards (her possible maiden name, c1784). Especially interested to know if anyone has spotted any Parry graves in Dodleston church. Moreton (surname) connections to the Parry family also welcomed.

Joseph Woodcock and Gwynne Jones - Dodleston
I'm looking for the parents of Joseph Woodcock,born 1809 at Rough Hills and growing up in Dodleston.He married Gwynne(b1802)and had three of his seven children(Joseph Samuel Edward) before moving to Kingswinford Staffs. Gwynne lived at Dinas Mawddwy Merioneth,before she married,and came to Cheshire to learn how to make cheese.

ALLMANs of Duckington - Duckington
I am looking for further info on Allmans of Duckington/Larkton area of Cheshire. My earliest confirmed are George Allman b.1812 married to Mary Mottram b.1812. (Children: John, Ann, Mary, Rebecca, Sarah, Harriet & George ) These are my GGGGrandparents. I think George's parents may have been George Allman & Martha Edge. Any info would be gratefully received. Thanks

allman - Duckington
my granmother was alice allman her mother was esther allman nee edge her father was john allman when john died marth live with ester i think she was ester sister

Vandepeear - Duddon
Sarah Vandepeear of North Berwick was Head Teacher at Duddon C of E School from 1877 until 1886. She lived with John and Alice Dicken at Duddon Lodge. Can any more be found out?

looking for my imformation on my grandparents - Dukinfield
i am looking for any one who knows anything about my grandparents . herbert and rachel mortimer . my grandad was a coal man in dukinfield cheshire. They had 1 daughter eileen . There were links with duram .

Derwent - Dukinfield
Looking for relations of James DERWENT born 1819 Dukinfield, married 1845 Mary WRIGHT. They had 8 children my ggrandfather was their son Andrew. Family came to Australia in 1852. Any relations still in Dukinfield? Barbara

Hawley Search - Dukinfield
My grandparents Joseph and Alice Hawley lived in Broadricks Yard Dukinfield about 1900 or so. Does anyone out there have anything about thier ancestry. Thank you in anticipation.

Hilton - Dukinfield
Looking for information on David Hilton family in Dukinfield late 1800's

dukinfield - Dukinfield
Alice White, b. 1867, Rochdale, Lancashire, was a 'Church Army Nurse' living with Nancy Robinson & family at 72 Victoria Rd, Dukinfield in 1901. Any information about her?

Joseph Hill c1900 - Dukinfield
Hi Looking for details of a Joseph Hill will a daughter Sarah who had connections with Court House Farm (Hattersley) c1930s. Sarah married Freddy Jaundrell and moved to Shropshire.

Morecroft Dukinfield - Dukinfield
I am trying to prove the bloodline to the Morecroft, Holt connection of Heaton Norris, Stockport. William Morecroft m Elizabeth Holt of Heaton Norris in 1797. Subsequent children lived in the surroundinv environs of Stockport. Any other interested parties?

Polly Fitton, HarryFitton, Madge Fitton - Dukinfield
Hi my name is Barbara I am trying to find any information on a Polly Fitton(could be a Margaret or Mary Fitton) born about 1889-1900 a Harry or Harold Fitton could be a son, of Polly, and a Madge Fitton could be a daughter of Harry. Appreciate anything at all thanks. Barbara M. Australia

Gibbons - Dukinfield
Hello, I am looking for relatives or info about my gfather, Benjamin Gibbons, who emigrated to the US between 1880-1900. He left his father Thomas, mother Ann, Brothers William, James, Elias, and sisters Sara and Emma. They lived in Heaton Norris, Dukenfield, Stockport, which from the maps available in the Internet seem to be all in the same area of the UK. The 1881 census reports their address as 116 Gt Egerton St, Heaton Norris. Grandfather also said he was from Stockport. Anyone over there who recognizes any of those names as their relatives? I'd love to hear from you. Linda

Dukinfield Lancashire - Dukinfield
Rosetta Shepherd married Munroe Waterhouse June1890 On the 1901 Census they are living in 119 Oxford Rd with children William 11yrs Wright10,Frank6, Mary3,and Mark1.I am looking for any descendants.

Mullin,Mullen,Haggerty,Power - Dukinfield
Edward and Catherine Mullin(s) of Carlow ,Ire. had 6 children; Theresa b 1856 who married James Haggerty.Catharine b1859 Carlow; Bernard b 1/11/1865 Mullinahone Tipperary; Eliza b 1855 Carlow who married Edward Power; Edward b 1856 and Benjamin b 1865. 2 Ogden St. 1881. Edward and Eliza Power had 2 children, James and Edward b 1874 and 1875. Edward Power,Jr. at 41 Vaudrey St.,Stalybridge 1923.

Haggerty,Hegarty,Mullin - Dukinfield
Mary Ann Hallsworth married James Hegarty 1850. They had 7 children: John b 1852; Willaim b 1853 ; James b 1855 ; Gerald b 3/28/1857 ; Ann Jane b 1/4/1859 ; Alice b 7/9/1860 and Mary ann b 1869 all Stalybridge. 32 Grosscroft St. 1881. James Hagerty married Theresa Mullin 2 Hallas St. 1881 and emigrated to the US >1881 but <1891. What happened to the rest of the Haggertys?

Woodhead, Armstead, Hollingworth - Dukinfield
I am looking for information on the Woodheads, originally from Cumberworth and settled in Stalybridge in the mid 1800's. Several were freemasons,green grocers or in confectionaries. The last address was Lodge Lane in Dukinfield. My grandfather Samuel Woodhead, was born in 1888, Stalybridge. Please contact me if you have any information on the Woodheads, I am willing to share.

Osbaldeston, Bramhall - Dukinfield
I'm seeking information about my grandparents' families: William Osbaldeston and Eveline Bramhall, both born in or near Dukinfield, Cheshire, in the mid-1890s. Would be grateful for any information.

Dukinfield-Bradburys - Dukinfield
All born in Dukinfield according to 1861 census were John & Sarah Bradbury and their children Mary, Amos & Jabez. What was Sarah's maiden name? John was a grocer in 1861. They must have moved to Ashton- Under- Lyne because that is where they are living -in Victoria Street. Jabez emigrated to New Zealand but does anyone have any information on the rest of this family please? Also, any coonections known to the family of John & Margaret HYDE who lived in Grosvenor Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire in 1861. Did the families know one another?

Ratcliffe - Dukinfield
Samuel Ratcliffe born 1848 Dukinfield married Mary Jane Howarth, who lived on Oxford Road Dukinfield. They married in 1867 at Hurst St. Johns. They lived on Wellington Street, Russell Street, St. James Street Cockbrook Ashton-under-lyne and Lilley Fold Ridgehill Stalybridge.They had 3 sons Joseph Wm. James, Walter and a daughter Esther Mary. any info required.

Osbaldeston - Dukinfield
The Osbaldeston seat is Hunmanby in Yorkshire. My mother's maiden name was Osbaldeston. It was an aristocratic family. It has largely be lost now due to lack of male heirs.


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