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Cheshire UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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Market Gardener - Northenden
William Worstencroft, married Amy Matilda Broome 1849- died 1864

Grimshaw - Northenden
I am looking for information on the family of Joshua Grimshaw and Jane Hill. Their children's names were Elizabeth,Sarah,James,Joshua,Saml and Dinah.

Moores family - Northenden
John Moores married Hannah Potts & had 6 children. Many died of fever (including parents.) Son David Moores moved to M/c & married Margaret Shaw of Euxton village ,Leyland,Lancs. Anyone else researching Moores?

Barlow/Garner - Northenden
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 1841 and lived in Northenden.

JONES - Northenden
I have a death certificate of my ancestor George Jones, labourer, b. c1789 and d.1845 in Northenden. Wife Elizabeth. Any connection please ?

bracegirdle - Northenden
looking for my great grandfather John William Bracegirdle,lived in Northenden in 1891.He was a painter journeyman with his wife Ann (nee Jones) and two children

Wadeson Grimshaw families - Northenden
Emma Wadeson (1883) is (we think) part of our family. We have lots of info about the Wadeson's and a bit about Grimshaw's (Emma's grandparents). Also know a bit about Huntbatch family - Mary Wadeson, Emma's elder sister (1862) married Richard Huntbatch. Connect up to Mitchell family of Crumpsall, Manchester.

F/Lt. Douglas Sellors - Northenden
Iam looking for information and photo's from F/Lt.Douglas Sellors,51 Westage Gardens,Northenden,Manchester.He crashed with Mosquito MJ-644, 239 Squadron with S/L E.W.Kinchin on 21th April 1944 in Nijkerk,both KIA.All info,photo's or family are welcom, Regards Jaap

Hills of Northenden - Northenden
Looking for info on James Hill of Northenden who had children John 1788, William 1790, Elizabeth 1794, Jenny 1797 and James 1800. Son William m Ann Harrison and moved to Macclesfield for a time. They had a son William m Sarh Ball. Both Williams were shoemakers.

Morris family, Northenden - Northenden
I am trying to find information about the family of Edith Eleanor Morris, born in 1886, the daughter of Henry and Ellen Morris. Edith married my dad's cousin, Frederick Arthur Hollins in 1913, at St Wilfred's Church, and they later emigrated to America. Edith's family lived in Weston Grove, Northenden and her father Henry was a groundsman at a local golf course. Edith had two sisters, Matilda and Nellie, and a brother William. Any information appreciated.

Sarah/Elizabeth Darbyshire - Northenden
I am trying to trace Elizabeth Darbyshire born 1847 in Northenden. Parents Sarah and possibly William Darbyshire. Would love to hear from anyone who is connected with the family.

George Hussey - Northwich
Looking for information on George Hussey, born 1733, married Deborah Hough at Great Budworth. Possibly innkeeper in Northwich

Banton Family - Northwich
Iam researching the Bantons who lived in Northwich from c 1770 until c1840.Has anyone any info? bernice

Thomas Richard Whetnall - Northwich
Thomas & Emily (Pemberton) Whetnall married Northwich 1887. Thomas present at the death of his father Joseph Whetnall 1890 Wincham. Where & when did Thomas & Emily die? Did they have children?

Brown Family - Northwich
Looking for info on John Brown born c1800. Had a son Thomas born around 1827 who married Martha Allcock in 1851.

Leigh Family - Northwich
Trying to find a Harriet Leigh (Lee?) born around 1862. As far as I know, she was 1 of 5 children although the older 2 children both died in 1859. She had an older sister Ann, born in 1857 (my Gt Grandmother) & younger brother Thomas. Harriet was still alive in 1880 & unmarried but cannot find any trace of her from that date.

John Davenport, Hannah Stubbs - Northwich
John b 1782? Darnel (Darnall??) Hannah bap 30 Jan 1791 Gt Budworth & parents lived in Davenham/Pickmere/Witton. Found a marriage 27 12 1823 Manchester Cathedral but someone else believes it belongs to them (from Macclesfield area). There could beanother marriage bet a couple having the same names but where?. They lived in Northwich/Witton & John was an engineer. Any info greatly appreciated

Sandbach Surname - Northwich
I am looking for anyone with the SANDBACH surname from Northwich and the surrounding area.

Downs - Northwich
From Castle Northwich in 1880,s. In 1900,s they had moved to Stockton Heath

Wards Of Leftwich Northwich - Northwich
My G.Grandparents lived at 2 New st.Leftwich in 1881 John and Sarah Ward (neeChoan) my Grandfather was Thomas their eldest son,along with John,Bridgit,Steven,Michael, would love to hear from anyone connected

Barlows, Piggotts And Hitchens - Northwich
James Barlow, a butcher around 1840-50 is one of my ancestors and married a Mary Pig(g)ott. My Great grandmother was their daughter Mary Barlow who married Samuel Hitchen, a clogger. They lived in Witton. Any information would be welcome and wouldbe glad to offer any help.

Holland - Northwich
Searching for Hollands in the Northwich/Leftwich area who were tanners in the 1800s.

Corker Family - Northwich
My grandfather - Thomas Corker was born in Northwich on 7/1/1876. He married Matilda (Tilly) Fulton. I have had no luck in finding any more details than what I have above! Can anyone assist? Please?

Dodd Family of Witton, Northwich - Northwich
Looking for relatives of Alfred DODD b.1855/9 m Ellen MADDOCK living in the parish of Witton St Helen, Northwich. Had 5 children William, Albert, Fred, Jack and Daisy. Looking for any links to the name DODD in the Northwich area between 1800 - 1920 particularly any possible siblings of Alfred or his parents. Can anyone help?

John Brierly - Northwich
Looking for for info on John Brierly born Northwich 1799 father Benjamin Brierly mother Ann Hunt Benjamin job was a Stonemason his father George Brierly came from Harthill Cheshire

Leigh - Northwich
I am looking for all the leighs from northwich and surrounding area

Allen Northwich Wednesbury - Northwich
Henry Allen wife Eliza and some of their family moved to Northwich around 1900 from Wednesbury Staffs leaving behind them some daughters one being Emma (my grandmother) Anyone else tracing this family?

JONES - Northwich
Charles Albin Jones moved from here to Hull, Yorkshire possibly in the 1860s. For further information please see under the surnames section. There was a possible link to the surname Roberts.

Stelfox family origins. - Northwich
I am researching my surname and would appreciate any info, my branch moved to Liverpool in the 1850s.

Maddock Family - Watchmakers? - Northwich
I am researching Charles Maddock b c 1822 and wife Elizabeth b c 1819. According to the 1881 Census he is a watchmaker and was born in Winsford. I know son Frederick also born Winsford became a watchmaker. I think Charles had a sister called Priscilla, but can't find any information on his parents.

Cooper/Holland Families - Northwich
I am after information relating to the Cooper and Holland families who lived in and around Northwich since c1885 at least. The Coopers came from Buckinghamshire originally, including Frederick and his wife Esther Elizabeth (nee Newbery). I'm after information on their children, who were Florence (b1882 Northampton), Frederick (b1884 Northwich), Harry (b1886 Northwich), Herbert (b1888 Northwich), Annie (b1890 Northwich) and Ernest (b1894 Northwich). Frederick(1884) was my gt grandfather, but little is known of his brother and sisters except Ernest who died in WW1. Any help appreciated. Also looking for any Hollands, particularly for the family of Annie Holland (my gt grandmother)- may have had a brother called Christopher who was a CofE Vicar. Annie's daughter, also Annie, married Frederick's(1884) son, Ernest - my grandparents. Again, any information would be very helpful.

Elizabeth Hopley - Northwich
I'm looking for the parents of my gt. gt. grandmother Elizabeth Hopley. She was born at Northwich, Cheshire about 1851. She married Richard Binnington Botham of Driffield in 1970.

NEILAND/NYLAND - Northwich
LOOKING FOR ANY NYLANDS BORN IN NORTHWICH FAMILY WERE SALT MINERS ORIGINATED FROM IRELAND

Norbury Family Owned Norbury Brewery in Northwich - Northwich
I'm looking for information about John Norbury born late 1700's who in 1828 had a brewery in Witton Street, Northwich. He had a son John Norbury who also was a brewer and who married Elizabeth Hulse in 1839. They had a son, also John Norbury born 1840 whose first marriage was to Elizabeth Edgerley from Weaverham. They had a son James Norbury. Elizabeth died in 1867 and John then married Caroline Hastings from Warwickshire. The Norbury family then moved to Warrington and then to Shotton. Any info on the Norbury family who came from Witton, Weaverham would be appreciated, particularly to do with the Brewery, but any info would help. Many thanks.

NYLAND/NEILAND - Northwich
LOOKING FOR MY ANCESTORS IN PARTICULAR DECENDENTS OF KATE/1861 CATHERINE WHO MARRIED WILLIAM BRADBURY CHILDREN ROBERT/MARGARET/FRANK/ANNIE/SARAH ELLEN . CATHERINES PARENTS WHERE MICHAEL AND MARY NEILAND BOTH BORN IN IRELAND SIBLINGS'S MARGARET/JOHN/MARY A/EDWARD ALL BORN IN NORTHWICH CHESHIRE

Darby Mitchell b.abt.1781 - Northwich
I am looking for the family of Darby Mitchell born abt 1781 in Ireland he was married to Margaret and lived in Castle Street, Castle Northwich, on the 1861 census. I know he has a son John born about 1827 but have no other info on him. Any help would be great.

Evans /Northwich - Northwich
Does anyone have any info. on John/Sarah Evans born 1829.Johns Father/Mother could have been William b1790 and Martha Evans b1801.Johns children were Eliza, Betsy, Mary, William, Hannah, Martha. All lived in Yorkshire buildings Northwich .John then moved to Salford (Barton with Irwell)They then moved back to Witton Cum Twambook Cheshire

James Robinson - Northwich
James Robinson married Louisa Allen at St Helens Church Witton (Northwich)1891/1895 Does this ring a bell ? any help appreciated Thank you

MATHEW HODKINSON - Northwich
INFO ON MATHEW HODKINSON BORN CIRCA 1816,SON WAS THOMAS HODKINSON BORN JAN 10TH 1841 IN LOWER SHURLACH. MATHEWS WIFE WAS A MARY PLATT.

cowap family 1740- 1860 - Northwich

hitchen relatives - Northwich
Looking for any offspring of John Hitchen dob 1776 in Tarporley. Married Nancy Ann Poole 1800 Witton

TOMKINSON - Northwich
I AM RESEARCHING THE TOMKINSON FAMILY FROM NORTHWICH (SOMETIMES SPECIFICALLY LEFTWICH OR WITTON) 1810-1910. I WOULD LIKE TO FIND THE DESCENDANTS OF OTHER MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY

Clutterbuck, Christopher b 1885 Northwich Cheshire - Northwich
I am researching my g grandfather Christopher Clutterbuck born in Northwich, Cheshire abt 1885. He married Annie Rebecca Wyvill at the St Thomas parish church in April 1906. Family later lived in Openshaw by 1913 and Droylesden by 1936. Any family connections would be of interest to me. Christopher had siblings: Amy b 1889; Caroline b 1879; Daisy b 1892; Maggie b 1883; Henry b 1881. Christopher's parents were Henry Clutterbuck b 1855 and Margaret Evans born 1853 in Liverpool.

Arthur Edward Leigh - Northwich
Arthur Leigh born 1877 arrived in Northwich area around 1900. He first married Minnie Gatley of Stanley St in 1903. Gave his job as a grocer and father as George Henry, a postmaster. Minnie died in 1908 leaving one daughter, Manon Gatley leigh born1906. Arthur remarried Frances Jane Sands in 1912 and had 2 sons, trevor and Gordon. At the time of the second marriage he gave his job as insurance salesman and his father as a landscape gardener( now deceased) We know the family lived in 8,Park Avenue, Chorlton cum Hardy in 1915 when Arthur worked at Ford at Trafford Park. All attempts to discover his background have failed. He died in 1922. Does anyone have any recollection of an Arthur who turned up out of the blue at that time? His younger son, Gordon is still living and is curious about the father he never knew.

Latham, William - Northwich
William Latham,(Dob c.1840, Wettenhall) listed in the 1881 Census as a Wesleyan Local Preacher at Northwich and married to Ellen, (Dob c.1840, Northwich). I wish to trace her Maiden name, possibly Dillon. Also William's father, possibly John Latham (Dob c. 1810, Wybunbury)who was married to Martha,(Dob 1809,Bunbury)possibly her maiden name was Dodd.

John Buckley - Northwich - Northwich
I am looking for any information on a John Buckley, born in Northwich, Cheshire in about 1841. He was a boiler maker. I think he died between 1891 and 1901. He married Sarah Jane Wycherley in 1861, but they had separated by 1876. His father, John Buckley, was a rock miner.

Mottershead, Stephen - Northwich
I am researching family history as most of the family were born in Northwich 1805 onwards. Anyone having information re: stephen mottershead born 1805 who married to maria leatherborn 1808 in great budworth on 4.9.1825 please let me know.

Sandbach / Blundell / Shaw - Northwich
I'm looking for relatives of Peter and Rachel Sandbach, living on Chester Rd, Northwich in 1871. Their daughter Loisa was my GG/M. At the time she had brothers John and Frederick and a sister, Sarah Jane. Louisa left home at 15 to work as a servant in Wigan and later married and became Mrs Williams. She was widowed and eventually moved to Hulme, Manchester where she married my GG/F Edward Blundell in October 1908. They had a daughter, Annie, in 1909 who married Cecil Shaw in 1927. My mother Gladys Shaw was born in 1928. If any of this makes sense to you or you think you may be related, please get in touch.

Excise Officer - Northwich
My 2xGreat Grandfather John Rogerson was appointed Assistant Excise Officer in 1803 in Northwich. He was subsequently promoted to Rotherham and then to South Shields finally ending up in Richmond, Yorkshire where he died in 1833. He left a wife Mary (nee Young) two sons, John and William aged 13 and 11 years respectively and a daughter Frances aged 9. If anyone can tell me when and where John Senior was born I would love to hear from them

Taylor, Alec - Northwich
Does anybody know any thing about Alec Taylor, born approximately between Oct and Dec 1905 in Northwich. He married Mabel Hewitt and had a daughter named June Mary born 6/6/30, who married a Robin Brown in Eastbourne in 1952. Alec taylor's father I think was Charles Taylor and his mother was Elizabeth Gregory


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