Frederick & Martha Stanway - Macclesfield
Trying to find out about my grandparents Fred & Martha. I believe both were born in Macclesfield. They married in Macclesfield in 1913 & lived on King St. Freds parents were John Thomas Stanway & Annie Jane Holt, Martha's father was called William Foster.As both my parents are deceased i would be grateful for any help in tracing my family history.

Thomas Lancaster C1850 - Macclesfield
I am trying to verify the parents of Thomas Lancaster born approx 1850 in either Macclesfield or Biddulph. He married Ellen Bailey (Bayley) on 12/2/1872 and had a least one daughter Hannah (my great grandmother) born 1874. Thomas's trail has been difficult to follow as, depending on which census you look at, his birth is from 1846 to 1852 !! he also appears to be unsure where he was born as the early census give him as Macclesfield and the 1901 as Biddulph. Unfortunately the discrepancies mean there are two possibilities for his parents. Any information which could give more information would be grately appreciated.

birchenough/cobhams - Macclesfield
Im researching the Birchenough family from Cheshire. Particulary looking for Ralph Birchenough who married Mary Oakes in 1806. Looking his Birth/death etc. I am also interested in the Cobhams from the same area.

rhodes family name - Macclesfield
looking for any relatives out there who may belong to the rhodes of macclesfield from 1800. me gggrandfather was william rhodes b 1817 married margaret cundee b 1817 from ireland. they had a son thomas b1859 in birkenhead so i assume they moved to birkenhead early 1800. love to find any more relatives from the macclesfield side and where they moved to.

Twemlow - Macclesfield
Looking for the marriage records of a Richard Twemlow 1805 who married Anne 1802 sometime between 1823 and 1837. Have you come across them? Thanx muchly

THOMAS BECKETT JOHNSON - Macclesfield
I am hoping for the descendents of Eliza Pickerill, born 1855, Staffordshire and Thomas Beckett Johnson (born 1852 Malpas) who married in Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire in 1872, to contact me. They had eight children all born in Macclesfield, Harry, Amy, George, Emily, Tom, John, Matthew and Hugh (my Grandfather who migrated to Australia with Matthew).

Mary Buckley m HENRY SHORT - Macclesfield
Trying to find the marriage of Mary Buckley and Henry Short who we believe married in about 1898 in England this being his second marriage. We don't know whom he married first. We believe he had 5 children to the first marriage and 5 in the second marriage. If anyone can help with either of these marriages please do. We have the childrens names if interested. Mary buckleys parents were Daniel and Margaret Buckley both from Cork Ireland. Mary was born in Whitechapel.

Looking for Baker - Macclesfield
My Ancestor James Baker lived in Macclesfield with his family, he was born 1803, married Elizabeth Ellison. They had 9 children some of who were silk workers according to the 1851 census. They lived in 131 Pearce st at the time of the census. My G.Grandfather Jonathon 1 of the children emigrated to New Zealand in 1863 on the Lancashire Witch. Any info if any one knows anything would be great. Vicki

Bennett Family - Macclesfield
Searching for Jesse and Maria Bennett of Macclesfield Jesse born 1802, Maria Turnock born 1807, children Lavinia1833, Maria louisa 1835, William1837, I think this could be my family would anyone have any info please

MILLWARD BURGESS LOCKETT - Macclesfield
Looking for descendants of HARRIET ANN BURGESS and JOHN WILLIAM MILLWARD married 1891 Macclesfield children GERTRUDE who married WILLIAM MITCHELL 1919 and SARAH JANE who married WILFRED VIGRASS 1921. Also Looking for descendants of JOHN HENRY LOCKETT b1877.

MACCLESFIELD INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL - Macclesfield
Does anyone have any info on this 'school'? A child of 'mine' was here in 1881 - it appears that his parents had split up and for reasons of non-care or drifting into crime children were sent to these places, to give them a 'future'. Sadly there is no further trace of him post 1881 - but would like to know if the records that the Cheshire records office give any valuable info. (as would have to pay for them - I live too far away to do the search myself). Thanks for reading.

Macclesfield History - Macclesfield
There is a book written about Macclesfield titled 'Portrait of Macclesfield' written by Doug Pickford.

David Hodkinson 1816-1846 - Macclesfield
I am looking for child/siblings/parents of David Hodkinson born 1816 in Macclesfield. David married Ann Spencer in 1844 and died in an accident at his work (Gas Board) when he was just thirty. I know they had at least one child William (my great grandddad), and that there might have been a daughter too. It is possible that David's father was William too and I am sure there would have been siblings to David but there are so many Hodkinsons in Macclesfield without positive connections it is impossible to guess. Any info gratefully received. We know that David's widow Anne remarried in 1864, James Jolley.

John & Lizzie Gibbons born 1893-1905 - Macclesfield
I am looking for information on John and Lizzie (possible Elizabeth, Eliza) Gibbons believed to have been born in Stockport workhouse around the turn of the century but raised in Macclesfield. They are the siblings of my grandfather Charles Gibbons (born 1895) and the children of Mary Ann Gibbons. It is known that John lodged with my grandfather in the bank street area of Macclesfield until grandmother died in 1926. Charles died in 1936 aged 40 and nothing more has been known about John from that time. It is believed that lizzie moved to Hyde but this is unconfirmed. Any information gratefully received.

Yvonne Wood born C1953 - Macclesfield
I am seeking information on the whereabouts of Yvonne Wood believed to have been born in Macclesfield. She was the child of Charles Leslie and Mary Wood (nee Mulally). Lived in the Buxton Road area of Macclesfield in 1956 with parents and baby sister Evelyn. Charles went to prison around this time and Mary took Yvonne to the Manchester area leaving Evelyn in Macclesfield to be fostered out. Nothing is known about Charles, Mary or Yvonne after 1958 when Mary disappeared with Yvonne. Mary was Irish so possible she went home. Evelyn would love to hear from her/them and any information would be gratefully received.

Upton families at Macclesfield - Macclesfield
Contact sought with anyone researching these, especially John and Ann (Nancy) Upton and their children born between, approximately, 1800-1812. John Upton's occupation was a 'Hatter'. Ann / Nancy Upton's maiden name may have be Salt (or Salte or other spelling variation) or that may have been the maiden name of John Upton's mother as one of John and Nancy's sons was named Samuel Salt/e Upton.

Timmins Family - Macclesfield
The Timmins family lived at 33 Parsonage Street, MacClesfield, Cheshire. Felix and Mary Timmins were born abt 1800 in Ireland. They lived most of their life in Mcclesfield and worked in the Silk industry. Children were Ann 1847, Edward 1845, James 1828, John 1839, Mary Ann 1843, Sarah, Andrew 1841 (my g grandfather)& Hannah 1835. Any information about them will be appreciated

Dewison - Macclesfield
hi any info on Dewison family much appreciated, they were basket makers by trade, have found a few but would like any info to help with search, Sarah Dewison was my gr,gr, grandmother she married Charles Such and they moved to Moulton in Cheshire. thanks

John Hunt - Macclesfield
John Hunt b abt 1811 gives information on a census that he was born in Macclesfield.anyone researching the Hunt family with a missing John please?

Silk worker - Macclesfield
My greatx4 grandpa Thomas Braddock was a silk pattern designer in 1840. His son Samuel was a tailor in 1850 and married Ann Rigby in 1839. Samuel's daughter Mary was my greatx2 grandma , she married Benjamin Holdsworth in 1867. Any connections would be welcome.

Plant family - Macclesfield - Macclesfield
Charles Plant born approx. 1822 to James and Mary Plant. Siblings include William, Samuel, Eliza, Charlotte. Family lived at Duke Street, per 1841 and 1861 census. Many were silk weavers. Charles transported to Van Diemen's Land 1843. William possibly also transported. Any information on this family and/or life in Macclesfield and silk weaving appreciated.

Born in Macclesfield 02 - Macclesfield
1951 census H.O. 107/2160. Bakers: James 1803, Elizabeth 1811. Children: Martha 1830,George 1834, Mary 1837,Anne 1839, Harriet 1841, Johnathan 1843, Hannah 1845, Emma 1847, Eliza 1849. Living Macclesfield, 131 Pearce Street. James occupation; Lawyer. All born in Macclesfield.

Dewison-Such, Moulton - Macclesfield
1891 census RG12/2841 folio 18 page 11: Charles Such 26, married to Martha A., living 65 Regent St., Moulton, Northwich. Dewison family living next door - Sarah A. age 16, salt packer. 1901 census RG13/3344 foilio 46 page 31 Charles R. Such age 37, wife Sarah A. age 26. Children Lawrence 9, Muncie 4, Albert 1.

plant - Macclesfield
searching for descendants of Elizabeth Plant b 1820 married William Bradbury Robinson in 1842 in Maccesfield, elizabeth had a daughter named Emily in 1850 and she married Thomas Jones in 1868 in Macclesfield like to hear drom any descendant.

Francis Newbold - Macclesfield
Looking for descendants the Rev. Dr Francis Stonehewer Newbold, born Macclesfield c. 1800, died 1876 in Cookham, Berkshire, and Martha Lawley who he married in 1843

Arthur Newbold - Macclesfield
Looking for descendants of the Rev. Arthur george Stonehewer Newbold, born circa 1810 in Macclesfield. He was married and had a daughter.

POTTS / GORTONS OF MACCLESFIELD - Macclesfield
Lokking for Sheila Margaret Potts born Macclesfield 1925, married name is Bennett. Sheila is the daughter of Ernest and Nellie Potts nee Gorton. She may have a son named Clive or Frederick. Also looking for Kenneth Potts her brother born Macclesfield 1923.

Smith and Hodges Families - Macclesfield
Looking for links to James Smith married Mary Hodges c 1824 and Haanah Hodges married John Smith C 1824 in Prestbury Cheshire and moved to Macclesfield around 1830

Cundiff - Macclesfield
Am interested in any information re William Cundiff, born 1857 and residing 64 Pitt Street in 1884

Roylance Deaths - Macclesfield
I am looking for any information on the Deaths of the below listed People from this area in 1840. I do not know how they Died, but I believe it may have been some kind of Accident. If I can locate any information on this It would be appreciated. Peter Roylance From Macclesfield age abt 45 Elizabeth Roylance From Macclesfield Age unk Ellen Roylance from W Derby Age Unk James Roylance from Stockport Age Unk I am not sure if they were together. But I believe they are all related. Peter is my 3rd GGFather, he was a chair maker, it might have been a Mill Accident but I am not sure.

bramall family - Macclesfield
I am reasearching my ancestors and traced them to Macclesfield my gt,gt,gt grandfarther was edward Bramall born 1801 married a susanah smith I think and they both lived to be in their eighties,I have traced my gt gt grandfarther John Bramall born 1829 married a Eliza Redfern who went on to marry a James Wright around1861 I can not find any records of John bramalls death which would enble Eliza to re marry also John had siblings Robert 1827,sarah,1831and mrath 1841 not sure if this should be maratha can any one help with these names and what happened to them regards Jane

Arthur Family - Macclesfield
The family lived in Macclesfield Cheshire Charles Arthur (B 1845 ? where Staffordhire) but later married Jane Porter (father was John a shepherd) January, 1884 They later lived Billinge, Lancashire

rowland charles gardiner - Macclesfield
rowland was a brickmaker around 1780 to 1830,had a brother named daniel,also property in watergate/newgate area/had a son named john (farmer) believed had more than one wife and children

Hulley/Hooley/Howley families - Macclesfield
I am researching the above families in the Rainow and Macclesfield areas and have published a booklet covering several family trees, one of which goes back to 1488. I welcome all enquiries about Hulley, Hooley and Howley families and would welcome any information from other researchers.

Swindells and Corbishley - Macclesfield
Cousins Davis and William Swindells convicted at Chester Assizes 1835 and sent to Australia on Lady Nugent for petty crime. sometimes Davis referred as David. My g.grandparent was Swindells, married Corbishley. Trying to find what happened in Australia to Davis and William, or any prior information.

Simpson - Macclesfield
Information needed re: James Simpson, Joseph Simpson and their parents Robert Simpson and Elizabeth (maiden name unknown). Born 1800's. Robert, James and Joseph born in Newton, Prestbury and Elizabeth born in Styal. In later years James lived in Macclesfield. Nothing known of Robert, Elizabeth and Joseph.

Brian - Macclesfield
Researching the family Brian of Macclesfield, Cheshire.George Brian born Stapeley,Cheshire 1821 died Macclesfield 1888, married Sarah Ankey, born Audlem, Cheshire 1822 they had six childeren one of which Emma was my grandmother who died Preston, Lancashire December 1 1910.Happy to communicate with persons following the same family lines.

Bailey,William - Macclesfield
Does anybody have any information on a pork butchers in macclesfield owned by William Bailey, I think he was from bollington origionaly. I think the butchers was on the corner of row street coming on to mill street. there is a subway butty shop there now. if anybody remembers this is was around 1940s to 1950s or even before.

Hannah Stonehewer - Macclesfield
Hannah Stonehewer daughter of John & Hannah Stonehewer. Born in Macclesfield in 1874, married Francis Newbold and died in Sutton, Cheshire, in 1839

Barton - Macclesfield
Requesing information about Thomas Barton c1795,a Blacksmith,and his family,was the father of John Barton (1818) Born in Macclesfield and who married a Mary Anne Kendrick who was born in Macclesfield in 1820 the daughter of Lawrence Kendrick,a weaver) born in Ireland in 1796 and Died Salford 1861.

Mary Hannah Plant and John Barber - Macclesfield
I am trying to find out more about my ancestors, Mary (Hannah) Plant (born 1864 in Henbury) I believe, who married a John Barber, of Macclesfield, Cheshire. They were married in Sheffield Cathedral, but I don't have that date. Did they have connections in the church? He was a silk weaver. I am also interested in finding out more about Joseph France born in Cheshire on Dec 15, 1862, and also his mother, Alice France. She did not raise him so he may have been illigitimate. Where did she go and who did she marry? The Joseph France above was raised by an uncle of the same name. he worked as a baker but then went in to banking.

O'KEEFE, GOLEY, MELIA - Macclesfield
Seeking information on the family of DANIEL O'KEEFE, and MARY GOLEY. Their oldest son; DANIEL JOSEPH O'KEEFE, (my Great Grandfather), was born 04 Mar 1863, on BRUNSWICK STREET, in Macclesfield, Chester. He was baptized at St. Alban's Roman Catholic Church. Possibly, they were married there as well???? Later would come siblings JOHN O'KEEFE,(Abt. 1867), and sister MARY O'KEEFFE, (Abt. 1869), before relocating to LIVERY STREET, Manchester. The 2G Grandfather Daniel O'Keeffe, was a taylor by trade, but took in many boarders. His son, (my 1G Grandfather Daniel O'Keeffe), was a watchmaker apprentice. Later still, 1G would emigrate to Long Island, New York, USA. His new bride MARY ANNE MELIA, would follow in 2 years with their young son; DANIEL JOSEPH O'KEEFE, JR, (my grandfather). I would love to hear from all. Mary

Charles PLANT - Macclesfield
Charles Plant, born c 1822,transported to Van Diemans Land, 1843,married Helen Boyne in Melbourne,Victoria, AUSTRALIA, in 1852 were my Great Great Grandparents, would be delighted to know more in regard to Charles parents.

Skaife, Balmfirth, Balmforth, Scaife - Macclesfield
We are descended from Robert Skaife who married Martha Balmfirth c. 1866 (later emigrating to Canada) and are looking for other relatives interested in sharing. We believe he was one of the sons of Michael and Hannah Skaife of Westmorland.

graves - Macclesfield
Have been looking for graves for the Wood family in Macclesfield and Congleton without much success can anybody tell me if there is some kind of graveyard register that could help

looking for ancestors - Macclesfield
looking for ancestors of my mother ena jenkinson nee gregory she was born in macclesfield, in 1931, to an andrew gregory, and annie gregory nee clayton, my mother always said, that her father died during the war,but i can't find any records of this.also her mother was supposed to have died late 1940's,but can't find any records for this either.it all seems rather vague, and my mother is no longer alive to ask.

Researching Campbell Family - Macclesfield
Need details of Edward Campbell - born Macclesfield c.1801 died Stockport 1847. Married Mary Clough of Hope Green in c.1825

Haye - Macclesfield
seeking any relatives of the Haye families, who lived in Macclesfield circa 1860 to ? present. Residences in Pool St & Cross St. Last remembered relative was Marion and ? Gordon. My mother was Lucy Winifred.

James Allen (b 1811 abt) - Macclesfield
I am looking for info about the family of James Allen from Macclesfield. He was a silk manufacturer who later moved to London and became a publican. He had a double life, having a legitimate wife and family but also fathering three sons with Betty Fitchett whilst married with children elsewhere. I am happy to share he info I have so far.

france, baker - Macclesfield
I am trying to find information on John France who married Emma Baker. Emma Baker was the daughter of Benjamin Baker. John and Emma had a daughter Emma (my grandmother) born June 5, 1873.