BONVEN COTTAGE, MANLEY - Manley
Can anyone tell me who was living at Bonven Cottage, Manley in early July 1925? Also where was the nearest Baptist Chapel at that time? Ultimately seeking to trace the child who was born as JEAN BATE - later adopted. Any information, no matter how small, will be appreciated. Many thanks!

Henshall / Henshaw Family - Marbury
Thomas Henshall, his wife Tamar Henshall,and some of their children lived in Marbury in the 1820s and 1830s. Thomas was a labourer, and he died there in 1836, in a carting accident. I am searching for information about this family. They later changed the spelling of their name to Henshaw.

Penney - Marbury
I have Sarah Penney married to Peter Moore on my tree. married at St Michaels Church, Marbury-cum-Quoisey in 1817. Has anyone any further information on Sarah or the 'Penney' family from Marbury. She died in Caldecott in presence of John Baker. Who was he? Is my information correct? Grateful for any help.

Williamson - Marbury

Lower Peover - Marbury
Names: Williamson

Barnett, Stephens, Whittaker, Hall, Drake, Suker - Marbury
Annie Jane Drake is my Great G/mother. She came to Australia on the Jelunga in 1891 and married George Barnett from Cheshire. I would love to hear from anyone connected to their families. George's parents were John Barnett (born 14 Jan 1839, MarburyCheshire) & Mary Ann Stephens (born 17 Oct 1841, Shrewsbury) The had 4 children that I know of - George who came to Australia, Charles Richard who died 16 Aug 1882 Whitchurch, Salop, Mary born 1870 Marbury and John who married Agnes, they had 3 children that I have photos of Doris who married Alfred Whittaker, Kathleen Lloyd who married Thomas E Hall who went to live in Shrewsbury, and Bertie J. Mary Ann must have married John Suker after John Barnett died as the 1891 Census Schedule No 77 at 47Newtown Street were living John Suker Head, 54year. Tailor, Salop Whitchurch Mary A Wife, 48 years, Charwoman, Salop Shrewsbury Mary A Barnett. S/Daughter, 21 years, Dressmaker, Norbury Cheshire John Barnett S/Son, 19 years, tinsmiths Apprentice, Norbury CheshireI. look forward to finding some living relations.

MARBURY, CHESHIRE, JONES, - Marbury
JONES,Ralph, born c.1790. He was at Marbury in the early 19C as his daughter, Mary, gives Marbury as her birthplace. The family may have moved to Wharton, as Mary was married there. Ralph is on the wedding certificate as 'labourer', probably a salt labourer.

Williamson Francis and Caroline - Marbury
Born 1850s Relatives on my Mothers side Have paintings of them as babies. Also have painting of their Mother.

Penny Family, Bowling Green Inn - Marple
Names: Penny Penney

Peter SYKES - Marple
Peter Sykes, son of James Sykes and Ann, born 1830 in Marple, baptised at Marple Bridge, later moved to Compstall, then to Hyde.

Mary Morton b c1803 - Marple
I am looking for Mary Morton probably born Marple 13 Nov 1803 who married John Elliott b c1806 from Ireland in Manchester cathedral 1st Jan 1827. Any help would be most appreciated. Thank you Steve

EIunice Proctor - Marple
I am looking for my grandmother who I have traced back to living in Marple in 1914

James & Ann SYKES - Marple
James Sykes(a Boatman,born c.1797 in Romiley) and wife Ann(b.Hyde)were at Marple in 1841, with children William, James, Emma,Peter & George.In 1851 they were at Werneth (Hyde) with son George, and James was now a Head Loom Weaver. In 1861 James had a new wife Amy (nee Lee). James died in 1869 and is buried at Gee Cross.I should like to hear from any descendants of this family.

Bradshaw of Marple - Marple
Am interested in any descendants of Colonel Henry Bradshaw of Marple (1600-1661) by his second wife Anne(Bowden) or descendants of his younger brother Francis

Fairfield/Firfield/Fifield - Marple
Regarding the 1841 census. I have been unable to find my ancestor, Harriet Firfield born c1827 in Marple. Her father was William Firfield, a scutcher(!?) Would be grateful for any help. She married in Rawtenstall in 1845. Her surname is spellt differently on every document that I have purchased!

Brenda Hancock - Marple
Seeking information on Brenda Hancock, living in Marple, Cheshire until 1999, and then emigrating.

James Schorah - Marple
Researching parents of James Schorah who married Hannah, Surname unknown, in 1801 probably in Marple Wesleyan Church, Cheshire. They had three children:- Hannah b.10 Sep 1802, Thomas b.3 Mar 1805 and Robert b.23 Mar 1810 all christened on the same day 20 Jun 1810 at Wesleyan Church Marple. Robert married Sarah Newton abt 1834 who went on to have five children one of which William b.10 Nov 1837 c.9 Sep 1838 St Michael's, Ashton Under Lyne is my descendancy. But any others will be researched as well.

jackson family - Marston
Anyone know anything about the Jackson family who were living in Marston around 1882 - 1888?. Grandfather Samuel, fatherJohn, children James, Fred, Elizabeth, Samuel

Broom(e) - Marston
Any information on this family name living in the area around the mid 1800's working on the land and in the salt works. Other names: Calladine, Whetnell, Watson.

holland-barnes - Marton
has anyone any information about jeremiah holland or elizabeth barnes , thanks in advance

Barnes linked to Hargreaves, Holland, Marland - Marton
John Barnes 1791 married Caroline Forster in 1815 and had::Sarah Barnes 1815, Elizabeth Barnes 1817 (See below), Hannah Barnes 1820 (See below), Jospeh Barnes 1822, Emily Barnes 1825, John Barnes 1828, Thomas Barnes 1831, James Barnes 1832, Willliam Barnes 1838 and Caroline Barnes 1838:: Amazingly, Elizabeth's descendants and Hannah's meet up once again in one marriage in the 1990's! Elizabeth had five children by Jeremiah Holland, marrying him in 1849, and dying in 1855 possibly but between 1851 and 1861 in any case:These were Sarah Barnes 1839, Martha Barnes later Holland (or Barnes Holland) 1840, Joseph Barnes (stayed as Barnes)1844, Albert Barnes (later Holland) 1850 and Harriet Holland 1855 who married George Hall. Joseph 1844 is the link to my family through Marland of Ashton under Lyne:: Hannah Barnes 1820 married Joseph Hargreaves (1822) in abt 1845, and had many children, Mary Hargreaves being born in 1850. Mary married William Whittaker born 1848, and had Joseph Whittaker, Mary Hargreaves Whittaker and Olive Whittaker. Joseph married his cousin Annie Ward Whittaker and their descendant is our family member too. Mary Hargreaves, as above, had a brother called John Hargreaves born 1860. He had sons by Annie or as the record shows Mary Ann Clarke, called Horace, Joseph 1889 and James. Joseph had son Horace who moved to Belfast, N Ireland, UK. John remarried in 1901 to Annie Davies. Thank you for reading this, and if you are connected to this family, I have further information.

Piggott Family 1700s - 1800s - Marton Green
Our Pig(g)ott ancestors lived in Marton Green until the mid-late 1800s. They were farmers, and we would love to know where they lived. They may have owned or been related to another Piggott who owned the leasehold on a farm and a mill, mentioned inthe will of Ellis Piggott dated 1707. Would also like to know who the landowner was from whom the lease was bought. One of our ancestors, John Pigott was in the Cheshire Yeomanry at the time of the Peterloo Massacre in 1819. Any clues about why the family left the area would also be welcome.

Barker Search - Meols
I am researching the family tree.and I am looking for any information on the Barker.family who lived in Hoylake /Meols/West Kirby up to the late 1950's. There names were Frederick. George. Edith. and Louise. George was was the cartaker at the Meols Church and lived in the road next to it.until his death in the 1960/1970's frederick went to live in Manchester after the WW2. Edith married a Auther Edwards and went to live in Greasby. Any information on any of these persons would by helpful. David.

Ann Mayers - Middlewich
Ann believed born about 1811 at "Blue Slates" (a farm near Middlewich) Croxton, Cheshire & married William Sutton 25 June 1834 at Manchester Cathedral. They lived in Northwich, William was a shipwright. Any information regarding her parents etc welcome.

anne - Middlewich
Hi looking for info re jarvis family. Alice jarvis born 1870 middlewich married joseph wakefield born 1866 middlewich - their marriage 1890. Her father william jarvis (boatman) mother elizabeth capper. Any help please.

BENBOW William - Middlewich
born to be a shoemaker born around 1784, moved to Manchesterabout 1810 had a son William Jabez and a son Thomas, Edited the London Gazette aound 1820. May be had a brother thomas also a shoemaker

Ralph Manley (c1780-1854) - Middlewich
My GGG Grandfather Ralph Manley was born in Sproston about 1780. He married Mary Davies in Nov. 1800 at St Oswald's, Lower Peover. My GG Grandfather was John Manley (1803-1883). He married twice to Catharine Clarke and later Frances Wakefield Dean. His occupation was given as Gamekeeper and he died in Lodge Lane Cottage, Kinderton.

Nixon - Middlewich
I am looking for details of an Ezra Nixon, born in Middlewich in or around 1851. He was shown as living in Leeds in the 1881 census

Somerville or Sommerville Family - Middlewich
I am researching the ancestors of George Somerville, born 1788 in Middlewich. He left to become a gunner in the RHA in the Peninsular War, then lived in Christchurch, Hants. His father may have been a Peter Somerville. Be pleased to hear from anyone who can tell me more about his ancestors.

Oakes/ Middlewich - Middlewich
Researching Oakes Family Middlewich 1800-1900

Hodgkinson - Middlewich

Beckett family of Middlewich Cheshire - Middlewich
Searching for information on the family of John Beckett and wife Hannah Williams. He was born 1781 Middlewich to John Beckett and Sarah Toft. John and Hannah Beckett married in Goostrey, 1805, had these children in Middlewich Parish: William 1809, George 1810, John 1812, James 1814 and Sarah 1819.

Bloor - Middlewich
I am looking for any information on Rev. Matthew Bloor (1754 - 1829) who lived as a bachelor at Cross Lanes Farm, Stublach/Rudheath, Middlewich. For the period of 1792 - 1796 he was Head Master at Nantwich Old Grammar School. He had two older brothers Edward & Thomas and four nieces their married names were Mary Shore, Mary Ravenscroft, Ann Walker and Sarah Edge. His house keeper for over thirty years was Mrs Sarah Henshall and her daughter Mary. I am researching a hand written record of his "general expenses" for the period 1789 -1811 and would like to learn more of his circumstances.

Mary Ann Hough from Middlewich - Middlewich
I'm trying to find the father and mother of Mary Ann Hough 1834 of Newton Cheshire. Mary Ann was married to James Hough, 1833 Newton. So as not to confuse, Hough is also Mary's maiden name. They had 5 children... Elizabeth Ann 1870. James 1868 Thomas 1865 William 1862 Lydia 1860. Hope someone can help me. I'd really appreciate any help as I've hit that proverbial brick wall.

Thomas Pilsbury or Pillsbury - Middlewich
I am trying to find the birth/baptism of Thomas Pilsbury, who married Elen Sidway in Middlewich 21 Apr 1750. He was not born in Middlewich.

DAVENPORT - Middlewich
Elizabeth DAVENPORT born 1722 to Henry DAVENPORT and Ann.

Bunn/Twemlow - Middlewich
Hoping someone may have the register details of the marriage between George Twemlow and Sarah Bunn St Michaels Church Middlewich 10th July 1805. Was anything else recorded?

JONES Edward - Middlewich
Hi I am trying to find out more info on Edward Jones. He worked as a Lock Keeper on the canal at Middlewich and had a daughter named Mary Marian Jones born 1878, there was also a son who went on to become a Jeweller in Liverpool but I don't know his name yet. Any ideas on how to find out more would be welcome. Michelle

Middlewich history - Middlewich
In the early 1870's English firm of J.Brogden & Son, recruited men from all over the country to work under a 2 year contract in New Zealand constructing railway system. According to family legend my ancestor, aged abt. 17, signed up with them and emigrated. I can find no reference to Cheshire being a place Brogdens recruited from. Any local historians that may know about Brogdens activities in Cheshire?

Lowndes Samuel - Mobberley
Seeking information on Samuel and Ann (Mottershead)family. They had 10 children. Married 11/4/1786. Samuel born 19/4/1767. Any info greatly appreciated.

Worthington family - Mobberley
Looking for information on the family of Thomas Worthington 1839 - 1876 and Sarah Massey 1836 - 1927 of Mobberley

CAVENEY FAMILY - Pauline Carroll - Mobberley
My Great Grandfather & family were known to be living at Booth Lodge, Town Lane, Mobberley, Cheshire on the 1881 Census. Would welcome any information on them or to hear from any relatives.

Lowndes Samuel - Mobberley
looking for Samuel Lowndes borne mobberley april 1767 he married Ann mottershead seeking infor on his parents

maddock - Mobberley
my gr/grandmother was sarah maddock father joseph mother eliza they lived at stocken hay farm mobberly does anyone know this family cheers janet,,...

BURGESS - Mobberley
Burgess the blacksmiths sons of Samuel born Dunham c1832 my gg grandfather.

GOOSTREY FAMILY IN MOBBERLEY - Mobberley
Hya, My ggg grandparents were from Mobberley. If anyone has any information on the Goostrey family from the Mobberley/Chorley/Great Warford areas please contact me.

Pavement Lane Farm - Mobberley
Hya, My GGG grandparents lived at this farm and I would like to know if anyone has any old photos or information on either the farm or my relatives - Goostrey.

Hewitt - Mobberley
Looking for any family history, no matter how little, possibly photos on Elizabeth Hewitt. She married my ggg grandfather Robert Goostrey and they lived in or around Mobberley in the mid 1800s.

johnson - Mobberley
looking for Josia Johnson born Mobberley 1791

Downes Wrigley Ferrebee - Mobberley
A family who were based around Mobberley in Cheshire around early 1800's. Trying to establish 'links' between a Matthew and a Michael Downes Wrigley Ferrebee