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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

William Lee, Mary Faulkner - Waverton
My grand mother (Mary Alice Lee)was born in Waverton in 1872, her parents were Mary Faulkner and William Lee. William Lee was a farmer. If anyone knows anything about these people I would really like to hear from you

Calken-Calkin-Calkins - Waverton
Looking for possible connections in UK with my Calkins line here in America.

Weaverham And/or Hartford, Cheshire - Weaverham
Hodge Lane now comes under Hartford but the original farm address was Weverham (old spelling). Farm House still standing, belonged to my ancestor in early 18th century. A road nearby bears the family name of Ashley. Is there a local history society? What is the significance of Gibbet Hill, which would once have been part of the farm in question.

Massey Family Little Leigh - Weaverham
Researching Massey family in Weaverham, Little leigh, Cuddington, Gt Budworth. Peter Massey m Margaret Massey in 1863. Thomas b 1801 m Martha Robinson. Peter b 1749 m Catherine Clark.

Wilson Family - Weaverham
I am researching the Wilson family who lived in Weaverham in the late 18th, early 19th centuries. In particular I am researching ancestors George Wilson and Alice Wilson who later married William Dawson and lived in Leftwich. Alice was born in Weaverham in 1839. George was born in Weaverham about 1799/1800.

James Woodward b.1862 Weaverham - Weaverham
I am searching for descendants of James and his wife Elizabeth(nee Clarke. In 1901 they were living at 10 Church St and had 3 Children Lizzie Thomas and Gertrude. Any info regarding James children & their families would be appreciated

Beryl Roberts/Ellis/Coe - Weaverham
Looking for anyone who knew my nana who lived in Weaverham all her life 1923-1997. She lived on Lime Ave and I am specifically searching for the man who fathered my dad as my nana refused to marry him and he has never been seen since. His name was supposedly Brian Mope (sp?) and he hailed from Altrincham. Thanks

voinus family 1900-onwards - Weaverham
Has anyone any info on the Voinus family who moved to Forest street Weaverham about 1900 .William and Sarah Voinus .They had 10 children , born between 1886 and 1903.

John Bowker - Werneth
I have a copy of the death certificate of John Bowker (Cotton Mixer) of Apethorn, Werneth. If anyone would like details please contact me.

Clayton - Werneth Low

Porter's - Werneth Low
I am looking for my cousins Pat and David Porter dad was Alf and mum was Elsie nee Arrowsmith the Arrowsmith's were born in Gee Cross and any info re this name would be appreciated. I went to school in Gee Cross then later to Hyde Grammar school, my name then was Pauline Arrowsmith.

Marsh Family - West Kirby
I lived with my parents, Leonard and Nellie Marsh in West Kirby (mostly at 16 Caldy Road) from 1954 until 1960. Since 1963, I have lived in Canada. I am researching the Marsh family history including ancestors in St.Helens, and Ashton in Makerfield.

Hatton, roscoe, Randles - West Kirby
Looking for anyone connected to the following names from the west kirby area Hatton from late 1700's to present day Roscoe From Neston about 1850 Randles from Westkirby about 1840

Temple Of Scotland, Liverpool And West Kirby - West Kirby
George Temple was born in Scotland and married Mary Taylor in Liverpool in 1868. They had 6 children:- Ann Agnes 1871, Samuel George 1872, Herbert John 1875, Jessie Ellen 1876, Ernest Daniel 1879 and Mabel Isabella 1883 -all born in Liverpool, Lancs. Ernest Daniel Temple is my grandfather and married Ellen Jane Sampson in 1901. My father was also Ernest Daniel Temple, coal merchant, of West Kirby, Wirral. Seeking info from anyone connected to this family. I have discovered our ancestorsin Dumfrieshire, Scotland.

Powell of West Kirby - West Kirby
I am looking for decendants of William Powell of Greasby who came to West Kirby in the early 1800's and lived at Hillview farm. His wife was Esther and his children Mary b.1808, Thomas b.1815, William b.1818 and Esther b.1822.

Chestnut Horse - West Kirby
Does anyone know the location of the Chestnut Horse public house in the early 1800's?

Local History - Weston
Choir boys Church

Latham, William/Wettenhall - Wettenhall
Seeking information about the Latham family. William Latham is recorded in the 1881 Census as having been born in Wettenhall, Cheshire in c.1840. I believe his father was John Latham (Dob c.1810, Wybunbury) and mother Martha (Dob c.1809, Bunbury). I have unconfirmed ancestory links to a Robert Latham (Dob c.1695, Wybunbury)and would appreciate any information about the family history in this area of Cheshire.

Family Tree - Wheelock
Looking for ancestors of Thomas Cooper who lived in Wheelock, Cheshire until his death in 1950. He had 3 children; George, Ethel and Harold. Their mothers maiden name was Sylvia Jane Hayden. Has anyone any information on her?

Pedley's Row - Wheelock
Can someone please give me any information as to the exact the location of Pedley's Row in Wheelock? I have looked at local maps from the 1800's and cannot find it yet it features in the 1861, 1871 and 1881 census. My great great grandfather Thomas Dodd and his wife Julia lived there when the 1881 census was done. Thomas worked at the local Alkali works and they married at Christ Church, Wheelock in 1878. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

BRITTAIN - Wheelock
Any information on THOMAS NYE BRITTAIN from WHEELOCK or SANDBACH.

NYE - Wheelock
Any information on family of NYE from SANDBACH OR WHEELOCK.

Heath/Bibbey/Taylor/Lowndes - Wheelock
Looking for information on a John Heath of Wheelock who died abt 1824 he was an innkeeper. Also his daughter Rebecca b.1807 in sandbach. She was also an innkeeper in Wheelock in 1841 but the name of the pub is not given. Her eldest daughter Sarah Bibbey also kept a pub in wheelock at Green Bank. Rebecca Married a Bibbey, then a Taylor and finally a Lowndes before dieing in 1850

Golden Lion Inn - Wheelock Heath
Has anyone any information on the Golden Lion Inn at Wheelock. In 1861 a Samuel Lunt and his wife Sarah ran it.

Robinson - Whitegate
Researching Robinson from the Whitegate area. Isaac ROBINSON born 1836 Dutton married Catherine GREGORY born 1839 Marton Over - marriage at St Paul Over Tabley 1860. Isaac was stationmaster at Whitegate.

VERNON, WILLIAM c1778, & wife SARAH 1779 - 1846 - Whitegate
Searching for the birth & marriage of WILLIAM VERNON, Wheelwright & Carpenter, who married SARAH & lived in MARTON. They had children THOMAS, JOSEPH, SARAH, ELIZABETH, ESTHER, GEORGE, & HENRY, born between 1812 & 1826. After Sarah died in 1846, William married ANN JOHNSON.

threadgold/spruce - Whitegate
looking for both families c 1800 and resident in the whitegate area

Fowls, Fowles - Whitegate
FOWLS/ES of Whitegate, Cheshire Researching James Fowles b 1792 Over (father James) and Ann Macfall b 1797 Whitegate md 1820. I have their descendants. I have more Fowls/es from this area and dates and am looking to linking them together eg Daniel b 1783 md Mary Newton, John 1780 md Sarah Berrisford etc. Can you help please?

Dickenson - Whitegate
I am trying to find more information about my ancestors, the Dickenson family, who were living in Whitegate in the first part of the nineteenth century. So far I've not got further back than that! All information welcomed.

Burrows - Whitegate
Burrows, Thos Wm. (grocer), married Elizabeth Bentley, Feb. 20,1878, died aug. 27, 1917, buried St. Mary's church yard, son Thos Bentley Burrows, Daughter Mary Elizabeth Burrows. Any information?

Burrows - Whitegate
Burrows, Thomas, mar. Mary Harrison, June 28, 1842, died Nov. 27, 1905, farmer, Marton Green, Marton. Any information?

porter - Wildboarclough
believed to be a farm manager late 1800's, came to the area from St Michaels on Wyre, lancashire

Phillips Smith - Wildboarclough
Looking for information on Charles Hall Phillips and family. He was my Great Great Grandad. He married Amy Smith and they had Florrie (1915), Charley (1920), Mary (1921), Marion (1923), Albert (1925) and Martha Jane (1927). Amy's mother's name was Lavinia Smith 1854-1932. Amy died at Buxton Cottage Hospital in 1928. Charles lived and ran Cuthorne Farm, which is listed as being in WINCLE and WILDBOARCLOUGH. He also served during WW1, listed as Absent Voter due to being a serviceman not demobbed yet, 1918. In the Wildboarclough Town Book, he is recorded as becoming Overseer in 1922 and Recipient of Broughs Charity in 1928. The children are entered in Wildboarclough School Log between 1920-1928, when they left the district. Any info about this family would be wonderful, thanks.

Jolliffe - Willaston
Looking for info on the Jolliffe family who lived at Meadow House, Willaston ,from about 1910 to 1980. John and Isabella Jollife were the parents of Alexander Jolliffe,my grandfather. His wife was Jean, and their son was John Alexander.

POLLARD - Willaston - Willaston
John POLLARD of Bingley, Yorks married (April 1832) Elizabeth STEPHENSON of Cottingley and had at least 6 children. They moved down to Willaston, Cheshire in about 1850 when Bingley was expanding in prosperity. Would like to know how and why and if they owned land in Bingley or any details of family?

Kettle Family - Willaston (near Nantwich)
Looking for any information on the Kettle family from Willaston and Nantwich. I have information about myself, my father William and my grandfather, George Arthur Kettle. All of us attended the Willaston Primary school - the one no longer used.

Sherridan/ Bridget Teresa - Wilmslow
We are trying to find information about my Grandma(above). She was born in West Didsbury, and we think that she may have been brought up in Wilmslow in a school or Orphanage , by Nuns who were cruel. We know that she was in service in Wilmslow and worked for a family by the name of HOLDEN. The name Wilamena or Willena on Carwood Road in Wilmslow seems to have been of some sort of importance in her life. Any help with anything would be hugely appreciated.

Knight(s)/Belliston - Wilmslow
Robert & Esther (nee Belliston) Knight(s), and children lived in Oak Cottages, Pownall Fee for many years. Are there any relations out there?

LOOKING FOR HELP!!! - Wilmslow
LOOKING FOR HELP WITH SURNAME CHRISTLEY IN THE WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE. ANYTHING AT ALL WILL HELP!!! THANKS! GENE.

John Upton of Wilmslow 1636 - 1720 - Wilmslow
John Upton ' gentleman ' of Wilmslow married Alice Kelsey of Long Lane absolutely anything about them would be very gratefully received

William born Wilmslow?? - Wilmslow
Hi I have a Birth Certifcate of my GT Grandad william Leah said born 1848 Bramhall Cheshire, Said no father mentioned only a mother Harriet. so cant go further back with my Leah's. Now I think, and someone else found me information saying I could have the wrong Birth Certificate of William, I have Census of my william married to a Hannah Whittle that is the correct william, found him on 1881 census and 1871, said william was born Wimslow, on one census, and born Hyde on the other, Joseph and Rebecca may be his parents said they were born wimslow, found on BMD's and someone sent me information on them and their children, their was a William about 13 years old, could be my william, so am thinking now whether I should try and get the marriage certifcate of william and Hannah, to see if william had a father, or if it was this Joseph or not. Puzzled. what does other people think, or can anyone help me with this. Appreciate any help at all thanks.

bridget T gavican - Wilmslow
am looking for any info on a bridget T gavican who married a john quinn abt 1908-11 he was green grocer at 164 grove street wilmslow and had a baby boy in 1912 who turn out to be my father, james quinn so any info would help thank you, and got marrid in bucklow wilmslow the married was regrester on 22nd of july 1912 singure of regrester look like J H somerville so am looking to find eith set of parents

Broughton family - Wilmslow
I have been researching the Broughton family my ancestors who lived in the Wilmslow area and so far have got back to Charles born 1794 and Martha his wife. There was also a brother Enoch whose wife was Elizabeth. I havent proved any further back than that and would be grateful for any help. I can exchange the information I have.

Wincham - Wincham
Researching Massey & Holland families of Wincham circa 1800-1825

Hodkinson / Holford / Rowe - Wincham
Looking for any information on the HODKINSON (HODGKINSON), ROWE, HOLFORD families that lived in Wincham in the 1800's.

Wincham - Wincham
Researching the Massey family. Particularly Stephen Massey (and family) who was a miller and farmer at Cranach Mill/Cranach Mill Farm until 1861.

Broom(e) - Wincham
Looking for any information on this family name who lived and worked in the salt industry in Wincham and Marston around the 1850's and 1860's. Other names: Watson, Whetnell, Calladine.

Phillips Smith - Wincle
Looking for information on Charles Hall Phillips and family. He was my Great Great Grandad. He married Amy Smith and they had Florrie (1915), Charley (1920), Mary (1921), Marion (1923), Albert (1925) and Martha Jane (1927). Amy's mother's name was Lavinia Smith 1854-1932. Amy died at Buxton Cottage Hospital in 1928. Charles lived and ran Cuthorne Farm, which is listed as being in WINCLE and WILDBOARCLOUGH. He also served during WW1, listed as Absent Voter due to being a serviceman not demobbed yet, 1918. In the Wildboarclough Town Book, he is recorded as becoming Overseer in 1922 and Recipient of Broughs Charity in 1928. The children are entered in Wildboarclough School Log between 1920-1928, when they left the district. Any info about this family would be wonderful, thanks.

lomas - Wincle
looking for information on the lomas family who farmed in wincle in the last decade of the 18th century before settling in gawsworth

Allen,Hitchen ,Wigley Hitchen Winnington - Winnington
I am looking for connections with Mary Hitchen Gdaughter of Henry Allen b 1889 in Winnington Richard Lightfoot, John Wigley, Frank Allen,Henry Hitchen All married daughter of Henry Allen, and Florence Hunt who married Thomas Allen marraiges in Witton or Winnington



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