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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

Bampings of Altrincham - Altrincham
My Great Grandparents were James Bamping (b1863) and Louisa Oliver (b1867). I know they lived in Altrincham where Louisa's mother ran a grocery store. My grandfather was Wiliam Harry Oliver Bamping and left Altrincham to join the Household Cavalry and never returned to Altrincham. Does anyone know any information about the other children. I know there were several brothers and sisters but aside from John,Frank and Eric I do not know their names. Are you perhaps a decendant or do you have any information. Any help would be much appreciated.

James Charles Saunders - Altrincham
James Charles Saunders was born in 1842 in Long Buildings, Altrincham. He was a cabinet maker by trade. He married Mary Holmes Dupree and had several children, one of whom was my paternal grandmother. Prior to his death his occupation was given as a Venetian blind maker, I believe working from Manchester. I'm looking for any information about him, in particular as to where he carried out his business.

Critchley - Altrincham
Searching for information on the descendants of James Critchley and Martha nee Rowbotham. I am interested on information on their children / families Elizabeth b1868, Joseph b1871 married Martha Redfearn 1924; John b1873; James b1875 married Martha Ann Critchley; Thomas b1878; Henry b1879;Frank b1883; Albert b1886; Fred b1888 m Clara Hammett 1912.

Nall Family Altrincham - Altrincham
I am looking for information regarding the Nall family from Altrincham (originated from Staffordshire). George Nall was born in 1860 in Poplar, London, he lived with his Aunt Elizabeth at 1 Regent Road / Chapel Road Altrincham who owned a grocers shop for a number of years. George married Jane Hughes in 1880 who's father ran The Old Roe Buck pub on Victoria Street, Altrincham. George was a master joiner who lived at various address including Stamford Road and Mill Street Altrincham. Any information would be much appreciated.

Atherton - Alvanley
Researching ATHERTON from Alvanley and surrounding areas.

Researching Noden/ Okell in Alvanley - Alvanley
One of my ancestors, Samuel Noden of Alvanley, married Martha Okell in 1758. He was aged 20. The only Martha Okell I can find was born in 1716, which would make her 42! This doesn't seem likely. Is there anyone researching Noden or Okell in Frodsham/Alvanley area who can help?

Hannah lawrinson - Alvanley
This is my grandmother she was born on 16th August 1868 at Bank House in Alvanley i would be grateful for any information

Haspell - Anderton
I am looking for any info on the Haspells' who lived for a time in Anderton and one son Daniel was born here in 1853.

Thomason family - Antrobus
I am trying to find anything about the Thomason family who started out in the Antrobus area.John Thomason was born abt.1796 . married to Phoebe,his son Isaac b1823 married Ann Mills daughter of Isaac Mills b1794 from High Leigh.Phoebe's maiden name was probably Barnes.The family moved on to Pepper St.Appleton/Stretton.Later they moved on to Warrington.Any info would helpful.Geoff.

Johnn Byron - Antrobus
In 1870-90s my great-grandfathers brother lived with his wife Mary lived in Sevenoaks (Antrobus). He worked in Comberbach House at the top of Gibb Hill as a gardener. He had 6 daughters and two sons. He later moved to Nortwich. Contact me if you have any info or want to see photographs or more details.

TAYLOR - Appleton Park
Looking for information on George TAYLOR born 1748 Appleton Great Budworth Cheshire who possibly married Betty TAYLOR St Mary Rostherne Cheshire on 22 Apr 1773. Their children were born Mere and christened Rostherne Cheshire

COLE - Appleton Park
Researching COLE family originally from Devon who arrived in Appleton around 1866 - Thomas COLE born 1825 Cullompton Devon married Sarah Jane PITTS born 1837 Blackawton Devon - known children - Ellen Trest COLE Born 1857 Blackawton Torquay Devon Edith Louisa COLE Born 1864 Torquay Devon Edmund Trest COLE Born 1866 Appleton Cheshire James Leonard COLE Born 1868 Appleton Cheshire Selina COLE Born 1872 Appleton Cheshire

BATE - Appleton Park
William Bate born Appleton, 1816. Shoemaker in Woolton, Lancs. Ring a bell? Thanks.

Smith - Appleton Thorn
William, (1775-1814), baptised aand married at Daresbury P.C. in Cheshire. Member of Hill Cliffe Baptist Chapel, Appleton, Cheshire. Left money in will to Baptists. Married Ann Wilkinson. Children included Elizabeth Smith. He was the son of James Smith and Alice Dainteth. William had land and houses in Lower Walton, Cheshire; he termed himself a yeoman. I would like to find his grandfather - the father of James Smith

Oakes Family - Ashton
Am researching family history. Oakes originated in Ashton according to the 1901 census. Jonathan Oakes and Ann Davies both born in Ashton living in Warburton Green with lots of other Oakes by 1901.Any links??? Jonathan died in 1902 age 69. Ann died in 1916

Wade Family - Ashton
Trying to find any connection to Elsie Elizabeth Wade 1888 from Ashton married Alfred Ernest Potter in 1912 & moved to Sheerness in Kent.

Bentley - Ashton
I am trying to find details of my maternal grandmother, Sarah Bentley. She married my grandad George Albert Ashton but died in 1943 of pneumonia aged 27. My mum was only 2 when she died so any info will be appreciated

TONGE family Info - Ashton Upon Mersey
Looking for information on: Charles TONGE b. c. 1815, died 18 April 1902 m. Mary HAMNETT 18 May 1836 in Manchester Cathedral. Their children were: i. Elizabeth TONGE. Baptized in Manchester in 1838-1839. ii. Wilbraham TONGE. Born on 15 Jan 1841in Ashton upon Mersey. iii. Emma TONGE. Born 2 Dec 1842 in Ashton upon Mersey v. Joseph TONGE. Born on 31 Jan 1851 in Ashton upon Mersey vi. Mary TONGE. Born aft 1851.

Barlow/Garner - Ashton Upon Mersey
Does anyone know of either John Barlow born c1795 in Ashton Upon Mersey, Cheshire, married to Nancy, or William Garner born c1785 - 1791 in Sale, Cheshire married to Mary or Hannah? The Barlows children were Ellen and Hannah, the Garners produced Job and Charles. Job married Ellen in 1841and lived in Northenden.

Halsall and Aldred families - Ashton Upon Mersey
My branch of the halsall family settled in ashton upon mersey in the early 1900s after origionating in prescot, then yorks,and notts. Joe halsall 1910 married ada aldred 1907. ada's family were from the village and can be traced back through the 1800s. their tree contains the potts family and the hamnett family. also possibly the brownhill family. feel free to contact me to exchange information. graham lockett

Ashton upon Mersey/Barton upon Irwell - Ashton Upon Mersey
Joseph Aldcroft born c1830 in Ashton upon Mersey married Jessie Macdougall in Barton upon Irwell in June1999. Jessie came from Dumfries in Scotland. Any information gratefully received

tonge - Ashton Upon Mersey
i was in ashton on mersey graveyard today looking at some of the head stones and there were quite a few tonges in there is there any i could look at for you?

Beresford/Challenor - Astbury
Looking for the ancestors of John Beresford (1759-1839) and Sarah Challenor (c1761) who were married at Astbury 24 Nov 1782. John is the son of Robert Beresford. Sarah is the daughter of Thomas Challenor and Mary nee Sutton.

WINDSOR, LINGARD - Astbury
timothy windsor was born in Stoke-on-Trent and married Elizabeth Lingard in Astbury. I do believe TIMOTHY was born in 1809 or 1811 they were wesleyan methodists. I am looking for ANY information about these families.

bunn from astbury,cheshire - Astbury
peter bunn born 1779 astbury married ann ward of market drayton 1806 and had five children. abraham,william,elizabeth,joseph and james. i would be gratfull for any information anyone has on these or there decendence. thank you.

William Twemlow - Astbury
Seeking Christening details of a William Twemlow of Odd Rode born circa 1747. Farmer and butcher. My 6X G Grandfather. Have you come across them?

BOWER - Astbury
I have traced my family back to 1730 in Astbury Cheshire, but Edward Bower who died 1760 has a burial entry which reads son of Mr Bower, a Quaker buried at Bassett (sic) probably Basford, which is in Cheddleton, Staffs

Skelland - Astbury
I am looking for details of the Skelland family, in particular Samuel Skelland who Married Elisabeth Newton in Astbury 22nd Feb 1787

Chilton - Thonmpson marriage - Aston juxta Mondrum
I am seeking information on Enoch Chilton who married Hannah Thompson on 5th June 1865 in Aston Juxta. They moved to Dublin at some point.

Thomas Barker - Aston juxta Mondrum
Thomas Barker married Jane Kettle 23rd Oct 1856 at Church Minshull CHS and lived all their married life at Aston-juxta-Mondrum. They had 9 children - Martha, William, Emma, John, Thomas, Henry, Frederick, Jane and Elizabeth. I am descended throughEmma. Any other relatives out there?

Webb - Wrightson - Aston juxta Mondrum
Researching WEBB family Tree. Have a Waring Hargrave? ( Vangreave ) Webb Bn~1806 Harborne, Warwickshire, Marr Frances Jane Wrightson 3/8/1831 at Aston Juxta, Birmingham. Eng. Any info re the above most welcome from Downunder

Penlington - Audlem
Hello, I'm researching the surname PENLINGTON in the village of Audlem in the 1700's and 1800's.I'd be interested in contact from anyone with an interest in this surname in this village. Regards, Sharon.

Billington, Broomfield, Holmes - Audlem
Is there anyone researching these families in the 18th and 19th centuries?

lynes family - Audlem
in the mid 1800's lived in copthone audlem run a coal merchants buisness on canal any info i would be must grateful

george lawton - Audlem
Researching George Lawton: lived in this area 1856 to c.1880. Believed married Sarah Hammett at St. James Audlem 1856-1860. Employed as bricklayer.

Sarah Hammett - Audlem
Married George Lawton (see below)mother of Lizzie,Samuel, George, Maria,(my grandmother) Nelly,Edward, Joseph and William. At time of 1881 census was resident at 50 James St.Monks Coppenhall. Born Aston 1835/6. Any info. or connections please.

Looking for - Audlem
Hi I am looking for any leads on Levi Samuel Shore born 1850 in Audlem. If you know of any please write to me

73rd wedding anniversary - Audlem
I was wondering if anyone can shead some light onto who else was at this gathering. I have recently recieved a newspaper clipping (pic of) and on it it says that Levi shore and wife mary were celebrating their 73rd wedding anniversary and were hoping for the war to be over before the following year (approx 1942) Please help.

Shuker - Audlem
I am looking for information on Samuel Shuker. He married someone called Martha and had a daughter called Mary in 1767. Mary then married Thomas Dooler in 1786. I believe they came from Audlem.

Warburton - Audlem
Looking for a Elizabeth Hughes born Audlem and married a George Warburton from Aston Heath, had children Enoch Eliah, George,Mary Alice, William & Elizabeth. If anyone knows anything about the Warburtons I would appreciate it. Thanks

Simpson - Audlem
looking for details of the simpson, hill, glover and hodgskiss families living in and around Audlem cheshire currently if have found records between 1797 and 1908

William Turner/Mary Trickett - Audlem
I am trying to find any details of a William Turner who married a Mary Trickett in Audlem St. James' Church on 2 Jan 1780? Does anyone have copies of the Parish Registers?

henry Sherwin dob c.1830 - Audlem
I am trying to establish exactly were Henry Sherwin was born. Most Census Records indicate Audlem Cheshire, but at least one shows Hallham! Henry was a Cordwainer and later became a farmer ib Staffordshire {Bradley and Haughton. He was married to Martha Orme of Stafford and one of their son, Albert Henry was my maternal grandfather. Any help or advice appreciated. Chris H.

William Sillitoe - Audlem
I am trying to trace the father of William Sillitoe married Cecely Basty 3rd July 1759 his burial was on the 19 March 1805 in Audlem

James and Mary Hulme - Audlem
I am trying to find James and Mary Hulme (nee Pickering)who registered the birth of their son John in Audlem (28 July 1841). James was also born in Audlem acc to the 1861 census. I can't find them in the 1841 census or the 1851 census.

Family name Hulme - Baguley
looking for infomation on surname of Hulme - resided in Baguley family of Market Gardeners

Lightfoot - Barnton
looking for correlation of lightfoot data 1798-1880

BARKER/PALIN - Barnton
I am looking for ancestors Samuel Barker and Beatrice Palin who were married at christ church, Barnton on 30th Oct 1892. Had children - Samuel born 1894 (my grandfather) Frank, Mary, Arthur. Any info on Samuel Barker would be appreciated.

MARTIN - Barnton
GEORGE MARTIN B 1854 D1891 IN BARNTON CHESHIRE WAS MARRIED TO SARAH WOODWARD B 1856 D1900 THEY HAD 7 CHILDREN EDITH MARTIN B1872 D 1880 WILLIAM WOODWARD MARTIN B 1875 D 1960 THOMAS H MARTIN B1876 D? FRED MARTIN B1877 D? JANE MARTINB 1880 D1974 GEORGE MARTIN B1883 D 1897 SAMUALMARTIN B1884 D 1916 IN MESOPATAMIA IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION ON WHICH ONE WAS THE PARISH PRIEST IN BARNTON CHESHIRE I WOULD BE GRATEFUL

martin - Barnton
I AM LOOKING FOR INFO ON ONE OF MY ANCESTORS WHO WAS PASTOR/VICAR OF BARNTON PARISH CHURCH HE WAS I THINK CALLED GEORGE OR IT COULD HAVE BEEN ONE OF HIS 7 CHILDREN



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