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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

Starkey of Nantwich - Nantwich
Researching the Starkey family of Wrenbury, Nantwich. Anne Starkey 1527, married Richard Babington, ancestor of mine, in 1555. Anne was the daughter of Richard Starkey born about 1500 in Nantwich. Does anyone know of this family?

TIM HODGE - Nantwich
IM LOOKING FOR ANY HODGE FAMILY IN NANTWICH OR CREWE I AM RELATED TO HODGE FAMILY BY WAY I NO RICHARD AND JEAN PASSED AWAY PLEASE CONTACKED ME.

fowles - Nantwich
i am trying to research my family tree on my maternal side,& have reached a dead end at my grandmother.she was agnes fowles born circa 1883 i have no proof of this only that in the 1891 census she was an 8 year old living with grandparents in audlemcheshire.in 1902 she married a george merrill also from audlem he died in 1910 i cant find if there were children from this marriage.in 1913 she married a james astbury and they produced 1 daughter elsie maud astbury (my mother)born in nantwich.in 1918 agnes married for the 3rd time to frank albert harding a soldier 2 sons prior to this marriage.1,arthur francis harding astbury born 1915.2,albert astbury born november 1917.last known address of albert was wistaston he died in 1990.agnes fowles father was george fowles as stated on all her marriage certificates. i dont know if she went on to marry again as i can not find any registered death for her under the name of harding.

Frodsham family - Nantwich
Does anyone have any information on the Frodsham family? My great grandfather was Tom Frodsham (Born 1884) and moved to Warwickshire in 1912. Thanks

Meakin, Hunt, Brooke, Hill - Nantwich
Looking for Mary Jane Meakin born April of 1883, William Henry Meakin, Harriet Meakin, Harriet and John Brooke, Eliza Brooke, Mary Hill, Anthony, Barbara, Michael or Richard Hill. Joshua Hunt June 3,1884, Jessie Hunt, Ethel Hunt, Mabel Hunt, Peter Hunt.

JONES ROBERTS - Nantwich
Please see earlier entry for these names.

Samuel Barnett - Nantwich
I have traced Samuel Barnett (1827-1902) who is my gt gt grandfather from Broad Lane, Stapeley nr Nantwich to Stoke on Trent and finally to Hindley nr Wigan where he is buried. Is anyone researching Barnetts from Nantwich who could point me in the right direction. Which church would cover Stapley and where are parish records kept. Sam was married to Ann and they had 6 children, George, Samuel, John, Ralph, Sarah & Thomas. The children were all born outside of Cheshire and his wife was from Staffordshire.

William Kent b 1696 - Nantwich
The first recorded appearance of my Kent ancestors was 1696 in Nantwich. William Kent and subsequent generations of Williams and George Kent were apothecaries, churchwardens, tallow chandlers and surgeons RN throughout the 18th and 19th Centuries in Nantwich. They are also mentioned by Hall in his history of Nantwich. Surnames of their wives were Salmon and Latham in the early 18th Centuryand Davies and Deane in the 19th Century.

picken,pickering george - Nantwich
looking for info on george picken/pickering born 1797 in nantwich.joined the navy and was sent as a convict to aus from isle of france (now mauritius).any help would be appreciated.

Day/Baroney workhouse - Nantwich
Herbert Day and family lived at Oakley Street late 1800's. He was a shoemaker or a railway worker till he lost a leg - a one legged cobbler?? His son, also Herbert,and he died in the workhouse. Looking for any info on that establishment, please. Willing to share anything that may be useful to any one.

hopley family - Nantwich
Information needed on Hopley family who I believe came from the Nantwich/stapeley/weston area and were found living in Lathom Lancs during 1881 census any info much appreciated

Dodd - Nantwich
Annie Dodd, b. July 4, 1841 in Nantwich, married William Lowe of Higher Whitley. Looking for Annie's parentage. Have many of her descendants and would love to swap info!

Ruscoe - Nantwich
I am researching the family of a Leah Ruscoe whose daughter Ann born circ 1871 married John Hughes I am desperate to find their wedding or any information regarding this family who lived in hospital row.

Heath,Welch,Whittingham - Nantwich
I would love any information on the above names in Nantwich. I cant remember but either the Welch or Whittingham were coach manufacturers. In particularly I would love information on Samuel Heath I know there are several in this area but would like information on any. Thanks

Dodd - Nantwich
Arthur Moreton Dodd. Born 31.01.1899. Siblings Lilian, Hilda, Wilbert and Samual. Family homes or connections Nantwich, Wallasey, Runcorn and Birkenhead. From hearsay understand generations ago family owned Moreton Hall and were law keepers of the Mersey being entitled toSalvage rights. Unable to find Arthur on 1901 census and am unable to follow trails back. Any help would be appreciated.

Griffiths - Nantwich
Edwin, Emily and Arthur. Arthur died 1958 in Chester area approx.The siblings were tenant farmers - Clifton Hall Nantwich early half of 1900. Anyone knowing of background and able to forward details would be appreciated.

Penlington/Plant/Tilsley - Nantwich
I am followong my grandmothers name of Louisa Penlington 1902 Gorton Manchester.Daughter of Thomas 1865 and Jane 1862/4(nee Tilsley) Penlington of Nantwich. I believe Thomas is the son of Thomas 1829 and Jane 1831(nee)Plant Penlington married 1852 at St Marys and St Nicholas Nantwich.Thomas came from Audlem and Jane from Knutsford. On the 1881 census Jane is a window living in Leeds with 3 of her children Thomas 1865 my greatgrand, John 1868 and Uriah 1871. There is a will dated 1873 for a Thomas Penlington an Inn Keeper does any one have any info about his death? 1861 census the family are living in Welsh Row Thomas is a Groom his eldest son William Henry 1853 and daughter Mary Jane are Hostlers also there is Edith Ann 1858 -1862.Lost the trail on Jane Plant Penlington in Leeds. Thomas and Jane (Tilsley) married abt 1889 in Manchester they had 8 children Alice 1890, John 1892,Mary 1894, thomas 1896,Fred 1899, George 1900 LOUISA (my gran)1902 and Annie1904. Louisa Married George Taylor 1900-1932 they had 5 children Irene, Stanley(my dad),Edith, Francis,and Vincent. Iam now looking at hte Tilsleys Janes dad was a shoe maker 1814. Anne

DYKES, John. b. 1799 - Nantwich
Looking for parents/ marriage of John DYKES b. 1799 in Nantwich according to 1841, 1851 and 1861 census, when he is living in Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs. Gives occupation 1841, 1851 as agricultural labourer and 1861 as potters labourer. Married Ann ?, Four known daughters,Hannah b.1831 Audlem, Cheshire, Alice Pamela b.1838,(my gt gt grandmother) Charlotte b.1843 and Eliza b.1846 all born Penkhull, Staffs. One son, William b. 1829,Cheshire Any details appreciated.

Mildred Austin - Nantwich
Mildred was an antiques dealer who lived in Sweetbriar hall for many years. She was born in 1899 /1900, and was married briefly to J. Holding Warham. I would love any infrormation on either of my Granparents. Mildred was born in Nantwich.

WEAVER - Nantwich
James WEAVER was born illegitmately to Ann WEAVER in Nantwich in 1862. In 1864 Sarah Ann WEAVER married William TOMKINSON in Nantwich. She was also illegitmate born c. 1840 in Nantwich. I believe her to be the daughter of Jane WEAVER who married Samuel BROOK(E)S at the end of 1840 in Acton near Nantwich. I have found this family in 1841 and an Ann BROOKS in Nantwich in 1861. Information, leads sought

male - Nantwich
looking for history of my name male my father victor mentioned he had relatives in the town or in crewe pos link to dodds my father lived in manchester he also mentioned relatives had a chicken farm in nantwich

Bratherton - Nantwich
Searching history of Bratherton family from Wistaston and then Nantwich. Richard born 1811, father George, born Wistaston but can't find any record of his birth or marriage. We know George was a farmer at Red Hall Farm, Wistaston and Richard landlord of the Bridgefoot Inn, Welsh Row, Nantwich until his death in 1880.

Henry and Sarah Trevitt Nantwich - Nantwich
I am looking for any conection to Henry Trevitt birth date unknown, occup Gun Maker and his daughter Sarah Trevitt who was born in Nantwich in 1822. She moved to Birmingham and married Charles Wootton in July 1846. Thanks Sandra

Family tree - Nantwich
Has anyone completed a tree of Princes of Nantwhich which can distinguish between John Prince born 8 Feb 1810 and John Prince born 5 June 1810 Glad for any Guidance

Nield, Morrall - Nantwich
Charles & Margaret (nee Morrall) Nield lived in Jacksons Row and then Cowfields in the 1800s and on the 1901 census. Does anyone know them?

Carrol. (Regan) - Nantwich
Wych House, Bank, Nantwich. 1853. I know that my gt.gt.grandparents were at this address 1853, They had a daughter born at this address on the 23rd Aug.1853. James and Catherine Carrol (Regan) originally came from Ireland. Any information on the address/area or the Irish family please.

James and Catherine (Regan) Carrrol - Nantwich
Trying to trace back my maternal family. I know that my gt.gt.grandparents were James and Catherine (Regan) Carrol. James was stated as Husbandman - 1853. Wych House, Bank, Nantwich. I would like to find out about the place they lived at, and if possible go further back to Ireland, where they were originally from. They had a daughter born, 23rd Aug. 1853 called Mary.

Fanny and James Cope Church - Nantwich
I am James Cope Church's Great Grand neice My Great Grandmother was Fanny Cope Church of Nantwich. She married George Bennett and homesteaded near Huntsville, Ontario.

looking for YOUNG? - Nantwich
My grandmother's brother went to live in Nantwich sometime in the early 1900's it is thought. Its said he married someone called Gertrude. They had children one who was named beatrice. I as a child went to stay with an aunt Beatie and uncle George there. The house we were in was large high old terraced house and standing on the high steps at the front door,I could see my uncle sitting on his front step by his cottage. Victor Young was a slight man i seem to recall. Anyone knowing anything about Nantwich would they please get in touch. eise

LOVATT - Nantwich
Looking for LOVATTS from the Nantwich area, George bn 1845 at Hospital Street, his parents were John LOVATT & ELIZABETH REEVES. John LOVATT was a gunsmith, they had at least 2 children John B, and Ellen Elizabeth died 1846 and John remarried MARY MALKIN in 1867 had 3 further children,William,Ann and Jane. I know John B moved to coppenhall Crewe but would like to know of Ellen and other siblings. Jonhn Lovatt's father was also named John bn 1806 at Willaston and his father was also named John, confused or what? if anyone knows anything I would be delighted to hear

COOKE - Nantwich
Hoping to make contact with any descendents of William COOKE, Miller, who died in Nantwich 1743. He was married to Catherine.

Bloor - Nantwich
I am looking for any information on M Bloor who was living in the vicinity of Nantwich in 1798- 1804 and was possibly Head Master at Nantwich Grammar School around this time. The hand written record of his "general expenses" for this period have come into my possession and I would like to learn more of his circumstances.

peter - Nantwich
looking for any information about my family(dean/ridgway)

PHYSICK: Acton-by Nantwich - Nantwich
Mary Physick married John Lea at Acton-by Nantwich in 1708. Their daughter, Abigail Lea,baptised in 1710, was my ancestor. Abigail married into the Hockenhull family of Cheshire. Any info on any of these people or links with them is welcome.

Kent - Nantwich
Looking for any information on Ann Kent, who were her parents and siblings. She mrd Henry Trevitt 16 Aug 1781 Nantwich. Many thanks

Bowker family nantwich - Nantwich
I'm searching for the Bowker family who had a farm in Nantwich just off the Barony Rd in the 1950's/60's. The street is now called Davenport Ave, not sure if it had that name then. I'm searching as a developer would like to name a new development after the farm.

Another Lovatt search. - Nantwich
Esther Lovatt was born in Nantwich c 1814. She married Thomas Wright townley and they ran/owned/managed a Temperance Hotel in Nantwich from at least 1861-1881 in Welsh Row and then Churchyard Side. These addresses may be where they lived or the hotel. Does anyone have details of Esther's family or the Temperance Hotel?

Steventon Family - Nantwich
Steventon Family shoemakers in Nantwich early 1900s Thomas& Mary (Pass )John &Mary(Dale) Edwin& Annie (Crawford) Anyone out there with these in Family tree ?

ALICE WELCH - Nantwich
I am looking for information on the above lady who was born in Nantwich in 1871. Her family were coachbuilders. She was a nurse in the First World war and was a unmarried. I think she died in Chorley in 1938. Can anyone help me with this. She had a number of nieces and nephews whose surnames were Welch, Blud, Whittingham and Place who may have. For example, a niece called Maud Whittingham married Bertram George Horner in 1916. Any descendants ? thanks

Williams - Nantwich
I am looking for any details of ancestry etc. of Jane Williams, born in Nantwich c. 1817, and daughter of a Peter Williams. She married John Naden at St. Michael's Church, Macclesfield in 1849. Jane had a small child, John Williams, at this time. Census records show that she may have been born at Minshull Vernon. Can anyone help, please?

Sarah WILBRAHAM - Nantwich
Looking for details of Sarah Wilbraham (possibly of Rode Hall) who married John TRISTRAM (1783-1824). She was the daughter of Richard Wilbraham.

Migrating Millers! - Nantwich
My GtGtGrandfather was John Spokes. a miller from Northamptonshire who moved to Chesshire after 1845. He died about 1892. Any information would be appreciated. Mike

shufflebottom - Nantwich
i would be interested in any information on andrew shufflebottom who live in nantwich in the early 1900 and died in 1929 at nantwich at 200 alvaston

MINSHULL,, GALLEY, WHITTINGHAM - Nantwich
Do you have any information on my ancestors? All lived in the Welch Row area of Nantwich in the 1800's. William Minshull b. 1820 married Sarah Whittingham, they had son John Minshull b. 1848, John married Martha Galley b.1853, Martha was the illegitimate daughter of Caroline Galley b. 1824. John & Martha had 8 children between 1875 and 1896. Sarah, Thomas, Florence, Frank, Samuel, Albert, James and Ernest. the family were shoemakers in Nantwich but moved to North Manchester in the early 1900's in search of work. Any help will be most appreciated.

FERRINGTON - Nantwich
I have a Richard Ferrington who married a Frances Harriet Cooper is there anyone related to them as she is my mum's aunt

Starkey/Salt, 5 Wall Lane Nantwich - Nantwich
Florence Beatrice was born to Alfred and Catherine Almond Starkey (formerly Salt)at 5 Wall Lane, Nantwich on the 3 August 1917. Known that family moved to Harefield, Middlesex prior to 1938. Florence moved to 1 Pond Road, Egham, Surrey prior to 1940 with husband Edward Victor Sparshott (Clare). First child (Barbara Ann)born 06.07.1940. Family then thought to emigrate to Australia. Further information required.

STEWART - Neston
I am researching information regarding William and Jane, and their children,I know only of William, baptised in 1827.

Lydia Roberts - Neston
My g-grandmother, Lydia Elizabeth Roberts, was born in Neston in 1840. She later married Joseph James Clarke in Lancaster. Lydia's father was Thomas Roberts, and I'd like to know more about him (e.g. was he Welsh?), but I'm stuck.

Neston - Neston
Searching for the marriage of William Stewart and Jane, They lived in Neston where their children were baptised William1827,Ann,Thomas,and Samuel

Handley - Neston
Anyone out there related to Peter Handley and Elizabeth. Children born between 1796 and 1800 when Elizabeth died.



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