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Cheshire UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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... more

Robinson - Goostrey
Caroline Robinson lodged with a Mrs Wood at 17 Forest Avenue,Goostrey in the sixties. I would be interested in anyone having any information.Caroline would have been in her eighties when she died and had been the head mistrees of an Industrial School in Toxteh,Liverpool.

Thomas family - Gorstella
I am seeking information about Joseph(born c1805) and Ann Thomas(born c1803), my great-great-grandparents, and their family who lived in Gorstella in the 1840's-1850's. Joseph was an agricultural labourer. Children included Elisabeth c 1828,John c1830, Samuel c1832, Edward c 1835, Martha c1838, Anne c1840, Maria c1843 and George c1845, my great grandfather. Any information about Gorstella appreciated.

Robinson And Harrison Families - Grappenhall
I am researching my great-great-great grandfather Isaac Robinson who had a son Elijah Robinson (Born 1816) who married Ann Harrison in 1842. Her father was Richard Harrison - no other deatails known. I would like to hear from anyone researching the Robinson/Harrison families in Cheshire.

Robinson - Worthington - Grappenhall
I am researching my great great grandfather James Robinson who was born in Grappenhall in 1799 and died in Latchford in 1862 - his wife's name was Mary (nee Worthington). They were married in 1823 in Daresbury. Can anyone help with any history.

Brady/Winstanley - Grappenhall
Looking for info on Edward Brady and Alice Winstanley. Married 26 Oct 1801 in Grappenhall. Daughter Lucy born Sept 1802 in Warrington married John Robinson in 1825. Links to Hudson in W'ton

grandmother search - name of Peters ( surname) - Grappenhall
My grandmother Sarah Peters was apparently born in Grappenhall in 1870 + -. Parents unknown. She married a 'GIVENS' in 1900 in Bootle, Liverpool

ASHBROOK - Grappenhall
Samuel Ashbrook, Ann Ashbrook. Ann was the Housekeeper for JC Sutton of Overton on the 1881 census. Ann married William Bell in 1882 at Frodsham Trinity Chapel.

HALL, of Grappenhall 1830s - Grappenhall
Looking for information on Thomas HALL b. Grappenhall c. 1830. Married Sarah UNKNOWN. He was possibly a cartwainer??? Any information would be usefull and appreciated. Thanks. Carol

davies - Grappenhall
looking for the davies family John & Ellen from grt budworth had several children here between 1854 -1860 nathanie, alfred, mary, john, sarah ann

Howard - Grappenhall
Researching Doris Mary HOWARD b 1901 in Grappenhall, married Joseph Elsley Sullivan MALPASS 1920

Farrow family - Grappenhall
Does anyone have information on a Farrow family from about 1905 to 1960. Walter Farrow was a Professor of Music and, I think, may have played the organ in a local Church. His wife was Margaret, my great-aunt, and they had two children Vivien and Doris(probably known as Poppy). I would love to find their address.

Makinson - Grappenhall
Looking for details of ancesters or descendents of James Makinson born Grappenhall c 1803. Married Sarah Povey about 1820.

Thomas Freeman - Grappenhall
I am looking for information about my great grandfather Thomas Freeman, a gamekeeper who lived in Grappenhall in the 1890's. Two of his children were born in Grappenhall, Gertrude Nellie in 1893 and Cola Cecil in 1895.

Bate, Brown - Grappenhall
Looking for information about my family.They lived in Knutsford Road Grappenhall Runcorn circ 1901. My grandfather's name was Arthur Bate & he married Henrietta Brown late 1800's Arthur was a tanner they eventually moved to Radcliffe Lancs. Any info would be welcome.

Barlow Of Greasby, Wirral - Greasby
William Barlow married Margaret Davies in Upton in Overchurch, Wirral in 1807. Their son, Joseph, born 1812, Moreton, Wirral, married Elizabeth (Betsy) Ravenscroft in 1839. Joseph and Betsy had a son George born 1852 in Greasby. Geroge married MaryPickthall in 1882 in Liverpool. George is my Gt Gt Grandfather. I would love to hear from anyone connected to this family.

POWELLS of Greasby - Greasby
Thomas Powell married Alice Simpson in 1768 and they had three sons all born in Greasby, Thomas b.1770, William b.1773 and Joseph b.1777. We found an old document dated 1880 which states: Thomas Powell, my great-grandfather took this property from the common. If anyone can throw light on this or has a Powell ancestor, I would be pleased to hear from them.

Knowles family of Barrow - Great Barrow
John and Mary Knowles married in 1795 and had 12childen. They lived in Little Barrow, Broomhill. Long Green during the 1800's. Interested in any information about the area Andrea

CADMAN / BAKER - Great Budworth
ANYONE WHO KNOWS OF ANYONE WITH THESE 2 SURNAMES FROM THE GREAT BUDWORTH AREA PLEASE GET IN TOUCH

WINSTANLEY Alice - Great Budworth
Alice Winstanley b 21 Oct 1770 Gt Budworth. Married in Grappenhall. Father Thomas. Links to Brady, Robinson, Shaw & Hudson in Grappenhall and Warrington areas.Would love to hear from anybody that might have a connection

Ashley - Great Budworth
Thomas Ashley wife Ann born around 1710.Children were Catherine, George, Hannah,Richard. Crowley, Great Budworth Area.

Great Budworth 1600 - Great Budworth
Any details of Pimlowe, the butcher or any other Pimlowe/Pimblowe etc in Brownslane, Great Budworth. Does Brownslane still exist?

davies - Great Budworth
looking for john davies bn 1824 gret budworth married ellen ( williamson )bn 1829 warburton

jackson - Great Budworth
anyone know anything about samuel(born 1791) & ann jackson (maiden name ?hornby) born 1784 or any of their family? They lived on Budworth Heath & their son James had some form of shop in 1881

samuel austin born approx 1790 - Great Budworth
believe he married Mary had son James 1839 any details on any austin about this time

Beckett Great Budworth - Great Budworth
George Beckett Born Great Budworth? Thomas his brother born Great Budworth in about 1796. In 1851 census Thomas living in in Willow Street Oswestry with John and Mary Roberts Born Sellatyn Shropshire.

John Dickinson - Great Budworth
Seeking ANY information about John Dickinson, a retired soldier who farmed in Great Budworth in the 1900s.

bowden family - Great Budworth
A lot of my early family came from this area, married In Davenham Gt Budsworth or later Moved to Manchester some names may be Boden 1700-1800

CREBBIN - Great Meols
LOOKING FOR A JOHN EDWIN EVANS, 40 SAXON ROAD GT MEOLS, WAS A SHIPS STEWARD NOW PASSED AWAY

Madelaine AXTON - Great Sutton
Searching for great-grandmother Madelaine AXTON of Sutton who married John DAVIES before July 1895 when grandmother Ethel DAVIES was born.

Thomas Dodd - Guilden Sutton
I would be very interested in sharing information about Thomas Dodd, believed to be born Guilden Sutton around 1835/38 later of Warrington, married Mary Glover / Peters of Newton.

Flood Family - Gurnett
Flood or Ashley family Gurnett cottages

Williams in Hale - Hale
Is anyone else looking for more details of Charles Henry WILLIAMS, who died in Hale c1903?

Mason/Cookson - Hale
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.

Linton and Violet Smith - Hale
Linton Smith (b. Dunkinfield, Cheshire) was resident in Hale at the time of his marriage in 1918 to my aunt Margaret Ada Violet née Hall. I'd be interested to hear from any descendants or relatives.

Edgemoor - Hale
after info on edgemoor broad lane hale, my grandfather was a butler there 1940's

Timperley - Hale
many of my ancestors were registered with the Hale & Shaws Lane Presbytarian Church in the 1700's & 1800's Can anyone give me more info on this church? ie it's location? or any info on my family who were in the main Farmers in the area.

BULLS HEAD PUB - Halebarnes
Is there anyone around that used to patronize the Bulls Head Pub in Hale Barnes.The lady who ran it in the early 1940,s was named Maude she was my great aunt they used to serve food outside.

Mercer - Halebarnes
I am looking for info on my g.g.grandfather John Bankes-Mercer.who lived on Albert Rd,Hale Barns.He owned a bank in Manchester.He re-married after his wife died and his son was sent to Australia for a few years and was disinhereated.

Re Library Of 1733 - Halton
From Cassell's Gazetteer c1896 Halton Cheshire :1891 Population : 2,647 pa - Has a small free library endowed by Sir John Chesshyre in 1733

RATHBONE WOLSTENCROFT of Halton - Halton
Thomas RATHBONE (bp 1787 Halton,Cheshire) joiner and builder ; - Mary WOLSTENCROFT c1786 Halton?,Cheshire; - Thomas RATHBONE c1750-1818 Halton,Cheshire.

Emerson John. - Handbridge
I am researching my family history and I am interested in any information on John Emerson an Umbrella Maker, lived in Handbridge, Chester. Shown in the 1881 British Cencus at 114 Handbridge Chester. Born about 1856, Married Ellen Evans June 28th 1875at Hellan Parish church Daughter of John Evans of Trefnant.

Conway Family History - Handbridge
James Conway and wife Mary F Pilson Pennington lived at 12, Belgrave Place, Handbridge, Chester around 1804 to 1874. James died in Feb 1837. Mary died 8 March 1874. Any data or information about family or address would be appreciated.

GERRARD/JONES - Handbridge
Anyone have information on Michael Gerrard lived in Greenway Street and was a Sow Gaunter. Died in 1872. His daughter Sarah Jones owned a fish shop in Saltney. Thanks

John Emerson - Handbridge
I have some information on John's son.. Frank Emerson born 24 August 1884, Personal papers etc. Frank and his wife lived in Ardwick, Manchester, next door to me. They had no children, so when they died a small box of personal papers was left with myparents.

JONAS - Handbridge
Mary Jonas was famous for giving birth to 33 children, is there anyone out there a relative of hers?

Dooleys - Handforth
Living at 246 Wilmslow Rd Handforth circ 1850-1910

REID FAMILY - Handforth
I am carrying out family tree research and seeking information on Allan and Ellen Reid who lived at Monteith, Bulkeley Road, Handforth in the early 1900s. Ellen's mother, Janet Mitchell, also lived with them. Any information on the family would beappreciated.

Dooley's _ Handforth - Handforth
William & Charlotte Dooley had the following children Joseph 1837, Emma, 1834, Jon 1838, Elizabeth 1842, Aldred 1844, charlotte 1846, Mary 1850 Daniel 1854, Thoams 1851

Morris Family - Handley
Will share info on Morris Family in and around Handley.

Morgan and Dutton families - Handley
Does anyone have info. on either of these families, well known as craftsmen in the area? Have done lots of research I would be happy to share.



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