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Cheshire UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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Ella (or Helen) Walker - Helsby
Married a commercial traveller, John Leslie Yorke. Helsby last known address. Had son John Leslie Yorke born 1899. Parents died, thought by drowning, when son was toddler. Parents may have been of Irish descent. Son fostered in Manchester at about age 2 and 'adopted' by Lawrie Family in Denny, Stirlingshire,Scotland around 1905. Son my grandfather.

Hays of "Helsby Leigh" in Helsby. - Helsby
To anyone living in the Helsby area: Do you know of a house anywhere in this area that either has or had in the past, the name "Helsby Leigh"? My mother's step-grandparents are said in the family to have called their home this. She lived in Helsby, and he came from Leigh-on-Sea in Essex.

Rowbotham - Henbury
John Rowbotham was my Great Great Great Grandfather I have details of Johns family from 1823 to 2003 Unfortunatly I have only Johns fathers name not his mother brothers or sisters can anybody help

Cross - Heswall
Cross family from abt 1845

Cross Catherine - Heswall
i have a catherine cross from gt. budworth who married thomas eaton in 1833. they farmed at park mill farm holmes chapel

Banks, Birch and Lightfoot, Whitehead family of Heswall , Wirral, Cheshire. - Heswall
I am researching the Banks family of Heswall,Cheshire.My ggg grandfather Joseph Banks was born in Thingwall in 1776, he married Ellen Whitehead. My gg grandfather was Joseph Banks b. 1807 in Heswall, he married Elizabeth Whitehead. My great grandfather was John Banks b.c1846, who married Ann Lightfoot (nee Birch). Ann was the daughter of William Birch and Mary. John and Ann's other children were,Edith b. 1876(married Samuel Edwards b.c1875 in Cheshire) Mary b.1880, James b.1883, Ann b.c1885, Elizabeth b.c1887, Sarah Lightfoot b.c1865. They lived in Mill Lane, Heswall, and later at Hillside Rd,Heswall. My grandfather William Banks b. 1878 married Sarah Bailey from Dawley,Shropshire in 1904. They lived at Ivy Bank,Dee View Rd, Heswall, and later at Birkenhead and Higher Bebington. I am looking for any information on Banks or Birch families, especially William's siblings. I would love to hear from any descendants of the Banks family from Heswall.

Law family, Heswall, Wirral, Cheshire - Heswall
I am looking for information on Edward Law, b. 1875 in Heswall Cheshire.The 1901 census showed him living in Hillside Rd, Heswall.He was married to my great aunt Mary Ellen (Nellie) Bailey b.1877 in Dawley, Shropshire.Children were Alfred b.1899 and Thomas b.c1900.Lucy Georgina b.1903.

Law Family - Heswall - Heswall
Looking for any details of the Law family in Heswall. William Law b.1832 manchester, married Sarah nee ? Known children, Sarah Jane Law born Heswall 1878, married Patrick Fearon 1896. If anyone can help me find out more about the Law family in Heswall I will be eternally grateful

Taylor Family - Heswall
Anyone know anything about John Taylor b.1849 in Heswall married Elizabeth then moved to Everton had 2 daughters Margaret & Mary & a son John b.1879 lived in Cornwall st. thanks :o)

Devons Doorway Pub - Heswall
Im trying to find out any history of information relating to the Devons Doorway Pub, currently a Vintage Inn restaurant on Telegraph road, Heswall. Any info would be greatly appreciated

Lightfoot Family Heswall 1800-1950 - Heswall
Looking for information on the Lightfoot,Cross and Swift families of Heswall and Gayton from 1800.Most interested in descendants of Robert and Mary Lightfoot born c1795

Hoopers of Gayton, Heswall - Heswall
Looking for info on Hoopers who lived at Knollwood,in Gayton.Richard Bennett Hooper born 1843 in Hamburg & 1st child Richard Henry Hooper born c1865.Others were Ernest,Mary,Walter, Stanley.All born West Derby,Liverpool.

Richard Hooper - Heswall
Trying to trace descendants of Richard Hooper (born 1802, and died 1880). Born in Scillies, married Mary Turner of Davington, Kent (1812-1887).Lived in Hamburg, and Belgium.Some children remained in Belgium, some returned to UK, and some went to Australia. George William Gower Hooper (b.1843) had Richard Hooper as child, who married c1900 in Belgium, and had three girls, Irene, Germaine & Suzanne. Richard Bennett Hooper (1833-1898) lived in Liverpool, and some children of his lived in Heswall, incl, Richard Henry (known as Harry) Hooper, born 1865

taylor family 18th / 19th c - Heswall
My mothers father went to school in heswall c 1880's. He stayed with his Grandfather William Taylor 1828-1893 b franby/ch Heswall.He was allso william b 1874 Liverpool he was a tug boat captain on mersey. His father was John Taylor b 1849 Heswall a Carter he lived for along time at 69 cornwall st Everton.any info gratefully acc and sent. regards Robin.

Edwards/Wilson - Heswall
I am looking for information on Stella Edwards (nee Wilson) she was married to Bob/Rob/Robert Edwards. She was the sister of Leslie Robert Wilson born Dec 1908 he lived in Altrincham Cheshire with Alice Winifred Wilson nee Orme his wife. I am having trouble find out much info about this side of my family and can't find Stella. Hope someone can help Lynda

Bradbury Family - High Lane
The Bradburys have lived in or near High Lane since at least 1792. I am researching my family history, hoping to go back even further, and at the same time put some ''flesh on the bones'' of what I already have. Any Bradbury contact in the nearby places of Disley, Marple, Hazel Grove or Stockport is welcome.

Lever Family - High Lane
I am researching the family of James LEVER (born High Lane 1847). Emigrated to Australia about 1860 and settled in Newcastle area. James was a coal miner, as was his father (James) and several of his brothers.

Lever - High Lane
Searching for info on my gg-gfather James Lever 1818 High Lane, son of John Lever 1791 Bolton-le-Moors and Esther Thorp (Throp) 1797 baptised in Prestwich, or any of his siblings, who were all born in Tyldesley.

William Hough - High Legh
Looking for baptism (around 1704) and marriage(about 1730) of William Hough of High Legh to Deborah.

Allen Family - High Legh
My gggrandmother Elizabeth Allen was born in High Legh, m Robert Paarker Banton in Didsbury in1845. Her father's name was Joseph but I can't find any more details.Can anyone help?

TAYLOR - High Legh
Researching TAYLOR from High Legh/Rostherne,Mere areas

Porter - High Legh
My Grandfather, John Pearson Porter was the manager at Home Farm in High Legh,after his death in 1908, his widow Rhuanna married a Renshaw, I am looking for any information in regards to this event,has anyone any old photo's of the village?

skelhorn - High Legh
looking for any info on my gr/gr/grandmother jane who married william leah she had 2 children with him james & samuel, he then died & she married again to a samuel pritchard they had 5 more sons & lived in altrincham. jane`s father was also called william and he was a stonemason,does anyone know these skelhorn`s. thanks janet,,...

Dale & Broom(e) family - High Legh
Samuel Broom(e) and Julia nee Dale married Rostherne 1846 -3 children William, Sarah and John.Children were orphaned and went to live with gran Hannah Dale. John married Ann and moved to Salford.Anyone researching this family?

Skelhorn - High Legh
John Skelhorn b 1801 Lymm married Ann b 1802 High Legh...don't know her surname or heritage would love more information if anyone can help... many thanks Janet.

Hewitt - High Legh
Hewitt family of High Legh - Timothy Hewitt married Hannah Wright. Both buried at Rostherne.

Sixsmith Family - High Legh
My ancestor was Margaret Sixsmith born 1818 in High Legh. Her Father was James Sixsmith, a labourer. If anyone has any more information on the Sixsmiths of High Legh please let me know. Alison

Price - Latham Family - High Legh
Joseph Price lived in High Legh from abt 1890 to 1920. He worked as a Land Surveyor in the area. He married Martha Latham abt 1890 and had 2 children, Joseph F. D.O.B abt 1892 and Ivy D.O.B April 1899. Martha died 6 days after Ivy's Birth. His son Joseph F. died abt 1907. Joseph married is sister-in-law Bertha abt 1899. Joseph, Bertha and Ivy imgrated to Australia around 1921. Any information would be gratefully appreciated. My name is Lyn and I am their gt granddaughter.

Harrops of High Legh and Rostherne - High Legh
I am researching the Harrop family of High Legh and Rostherne. I have records of them moving from High Legh to Rostherne in 1835. Any information would be greatly appreciated. George

Everard. - Higher Bebington
Thomas everard married on oct 12th 1885 at higher bebington.They celebrated their 50th anniversary in Oct 1935 Windsor st Birkenhead picture in birkenhead advertiser.Thomas was first employed as a groom for the Banners. he was then employed by Sir Charles McIver at Heswell served for 30 years as a coachman when the horses were sold he became chaufer at heswell.When he retired he moved to birkenhead.his father was thomas Everard a wheelwright.he was the uncle of Supt a Everard of borough police force. Thomas had two sons and two daughters. one of the sons was a chaufer to the Rimmers who were the last family to occupy Arrowe Park. the other son was in the service of the mersey docks and harbour board. not my relative

Morecroft Sanderson Disley - Higher Disley
Does anyone have information on my relative John Holt Morecroft m to Fanny Sanderson & living in Disley at the time of the 1881 census. His occupation was Dutch Yeast Importer. Did they have any children? John was born in Stockport to my GG Grandparents David & Mary Ann. David was a butcher.

Runcorn - Higher Runcorn
Seeking any information about Elsie Illidge B? in Runcorn and married Stanley Marshall Farmer who was born in 1904.

Glenys Roberts / Runcorn/Melville - Higher Runcorn
I would be interested to know the whereabouts of Glenys Roberts - a cousin of mine. She was 'about' 8 years old in 1946. I only saw her a few times, I was only little myself. Sometimes she was at Aunty Liddy's when I visited with my mother. I wish I had kept in touch. I suppose she will have married, and even passed away, I am 72 myself. But it would be nice to know what happened to her. I lived in Widnes with my mother and sister Evelyn.

Elizabeth Cartwright - Higher Walton
Elizabeth Cartwright, born Higher Walton Co Cheshire c1834. Father Samuel. Married Peter Newall 1857. Lancashire.

Lowe - Higher Whitley
William Lowe was born at Higher Whitley December 14, 1836. He was a gardener / stableman at Liscard at time of 1881 census. Married Annie Dodd, b. July 4, 1841, of Nantwich, Cheshire. Seven children: Joseph, Frederick, Ernest, Mary Louise, Walter, Harriet Annie, Wm. Arthur

sidebottom/mottram - Hollingworth
i am tracing my family tree ralph sidebottom who married ann warhurst and they had a son called issac,william and ralph and they lived in mottram cheshire can anyone help thanks

Warhurst & Dog Street - Hollingworth
I am looking for Joseph Warhurst, b. abt 1807, who was married to Ann & was a blacksmith & innkeeper of the Gun Inn in the 1840's to 1850's. His son son born in 1844, and later John w. operated the blacksmith shop on market street. My great grandmother was Betty Warhust, a daughter of Joseph and Ann, born in 1828. Betty married Wright Massey, born 1819, the son of Kezia Massey. Kezia later married George Band. I'm also curious as to the location of "Dog Street"... that was the Warhurst's address in 1841 & I cannot locate on any maps, current or historical. thank you.... mark of Iowa, usa

sidebottom - Hollingworth
hi i am looking for any information on any sidebottoms from the wortley or mottram areas

Hollingworth - Hollingworth
I have a relatives who are descendant of the Holingworth family of Hollingworth Hall, Hollingworth, I understand that a water fountain commemorates one of the family which now stands in Lees cemetery in Oldham, marking his starting up a social security scheme before the government scheme was introduced. Any information on the family and of surviving descendants would be really interesting.

Hignett Family circa 1822 at Hollowmoor Heath - Hollowmoor Heath
My Great Great Grandfather was born at Hollowmoor Heath & Christened at Barrow, May 1822. I'm trying to find more information on his parents William and Martha Hignett, marriage details etc. any info would be appreciated.

Holmes Chapel - Holmes Chapel
eaton- my family were farmers in this village and i can go back to about 1780. the eatons also had farming connections at barnton, gt.budworth and cranage. any info would be appreciated.

Holmes Chapel (Church Hulme) - Holmes Chapel (previously Church Hulme)
I am researching the Nixons wh lived in Holmes Chapel circa 1794 - 1841 James Nixon and Hannah Beckett and their 10 children. Elizabeth, John, Thomas, Mary, Ann, Jonathan, Hannah, James, Charles & George Nixon. They lived on Marsh Lane. If you have any information to help me with my research it would be much appreciated.

Holmes Chapel - Holmes Chapel (previously Church Hulme)
I am researching my Bolshaw family in Holmes Chapel and the surrounding area.

twemlow nursery - Holmes Chapel (previously Church Hulme)
I am looking for any info re hardy family who resided in Holmes Chapel from at least 1828 to present time. My great grandfather,William and hisbrother Harry ran a nursery there called Twemlow.He had brothers named frank,percy,harry and a sister,agnes. My great great grandfather,also William,may have married Agnes Adamena Allison or Dora Phillips

Saltersford Approved School. - Holmes Chapel (previously Church Hulme)
I am seeking information about this school for boys. I understand that it started out as Bradwell Reformatory School for boys at sandbach but later combined with premises at Holmes Chapel as Saltersford Approved School. It had also been known as Saltersford Reformatory school. I am especially interested in the history of the period between 1918 and 1923.

Hughes Wilkinson Vicarage Road - Hoole
I am interested in the occupants of our house in 1901, a Hughes Family. Father James was a draper, wife Catherine, and children Gwendolen (7 in 1901); Doris (5) and David (1); also their servant Martha Wilkinson (aged 18). Thanks

David & Margaret Walker - Hooton
David & Margaret Walker living in Hooton, Cheshire, in 1881, with children Margaret (Daisy), Francis, Harold, Charles, and Emily Gwendoline. I am researching Margaret's family she was born Margaret Newnham in Kerry, Wales in 1842, daughter of Thomas Garrett Newnham, would be interested to hear from her descendants

I Need Info on Mary Clough born circa 1805 - Hope Green
She married Edward Campbell in about 1825 - info all sought on him! Born abt 1801 (as stated on his 1841 census entry)

Sam Heath Twin To Betsy - Horton Green
My G-Grandfather and his twin BETSY were born on 22 April 1863 at 6.30 am in Horton Cheshire, he moved to Hulme in Manchester and married ADA HARGREAVES in Holy Trinity Church Stretford Rd Hulme in 1889. What happened to Betsy?

Heath - Horton Green - Horton Green
Looking for Sue Rouse. Sue your email address is not valid. We share a great great grandfather, David Albert Hargreaves, jeweller. Your great grandmother Ada Christiana was the sister of my great grandmother Elizabeth. Please contact me as soon as possible. Thank you Carol.


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