Beardsell Family - Stockport
Looking for siblings or relatives of Joseph BEARDSELL born 1831 (wool merchant) married HANNAH BENTLEY in 1861 lived in Heaton Norris, Stockport. They had 4 children - Mary, William, Joseph and Annie.

Heathcote - Stockport
I am trying to trace the parents and siblings of William Heathcote. William married Eliza Smart at the Independent Chapel in Winchester on the 24/8/1846. His fathers name was John. Sergeant William Heathcote(Service No 1257) born in the Parish of Stockport in or near the town of Stockport in the county of Lancashire and was attested for the 2nd Regiment of Foot at Salford in the county of Lancashire on the 17th Sept 1839 at the age of 18 years. Served 24 years 44days. During which period he served 18 years abroad broken up as the following: India 5 years and Cape of Good Hope 13 years . During Williams time with the Cape Mounted Rifles he had the rank of Sergeant and he was the School Master of the Regiment.Sergeant William Heathcote was approved for discharged by the General Commanding -in-Chief on the 13th Dec 1864. (W097/1699)Due to the fact that William changed regiments to the Cape Mounted Rifles he now had another service number 2494.(Discharge No 2494 in 1864 in KingWilliamsTown, Cape of Good Hope from Cape Mounted Rifles Regt. William's trade before the age of 18years was of Piecer.( piecer \Pie"cer\, n. A child employed in spinning mill to tie together broken threads.) Thank you for your help. Alan

CALDERBANK William - Stockport
Looking for any information about William Calderbank born Stockport 28 September 1841 and his family. William married Emma from Worcestershire and moved to Worcester some time before 1881. They had a daughter Sarah Jane who married James Bourne. Any information would be welcome.

LOMAS mary - Stockport
married William POSSNETT in the 1820's Children believed to be John,James and Philip. Any inf. gladly received

Langley - Stockport - Stockport
I am looking for James Langley and Nancy Twyford. Both were born in 1806 and were married in 1826. James died in 1855 and Nancy in 1885. I would be grateful for any info on either of their parents or even brothers and sisters.

William Noah Wilson - Stockport
Looking for any offspring of William Noah Wilson. He was born in Manchester 1842 but lived with his wife Mary, nee Bradwell, in Stockport, Cheshire. One son Maurice Wilson went to B.C. Canada and another Harry Kitchen Wilson went to Perth, Australia. Any info on any of the Wilson children gratefully received.

John George Craven - Stockport
Born Glossop 1888 elder brother of Walter. They lived with their Mother and step father (James Grace)in Great Moore.This information was from the 1901 census. I have information about Walter but I would like to know what happened to the other family members.

Hockenhull - Stockport
Hello all; I am trying to locate information regarding a John Huckenhull, born, I believe in Swettenham late 1770s early 1780s, and who fathered another john Huckenhull in 1811 in Stockport. The son eventually emigrated to the United States in the 1830s. Any information would be appreciated.

STOCKPORT -BATTERSBY - Stockport
Sherbrook Sellars BATTERSBY in 1901 was living in Victoria Street, Stockport, and working as a tram driver. He was born in 1859 in Sheffield and married Emma Mather in Salford in 1884. 1891 census shows him living at London Road, Hazel Grove.Any help regarding his whereabouts in 1881 most welcome.

Sutton Ancestors - Stockport
Looking for any ancestors of Richard Sutton b.1806 in Biddulph, Staffs. and moved to Stockport during the 1840's. Large family of china dealers. Children - Joseph b.1825, Michal b.1828, William b.1830, Richard b.1834, Jane b.1839, Thomas b.1842 & Samuel b.1844.

CHARLES MILLERIN - Stockport
Charles born 1848 Poonamallee, India. Any information welcome.

daley /daly - Stockport
Looking for anyone with relatives Daley /Daly living in stockport

PRESTWICH - Stockport
Am searching for PRESTWICH in Stockport, also Heaton Mersey and Heaton Norris Lancashire/Cheshire border, any period.

Newton's Whim, Bridgefield, Stockport - Stockport
Newton's Whim was situated at the end of Woodman St. Bridgefield. Stockport. Would like any information on it or the meaning of 'Whim'. Thank you.

Union Workhouse Stockport - Stockport
does anyone have any information about this workhouse and the inmate there in the 1880's

SCARROTT - Stockport
i AM LOOKING FOR DETIALS OF SARAH JANE SCARROTT WHO MARRIED A BROWNSWORD AND THEN MARRIED A FRANK A SLANEY IN 1914 IN STOCKPORT CHESHIRE

Brownsword - Stockport
I am loking for details of James William Brownsword, believed to have been an inmate of the Uion Workhouse in Stockport 1898. Married to Jane (Taylor) Brownsword

Longson family - Stockport
I am trying to trace the ancestors of James Longson born 1823 who married Margaret Coxon in 1845 at St Mary's Church. I beleve that his father was also James and that he was a hatter he married Hannah (I don't know her maiden name) All help tracing his ancestors is appreciated Jim

wilkinson family stockport - Stockport
looking for information of wilkinson family. jane wilkinson who aged 21yrs married james swindells Sept 1875 at Norbury church stockport. Marriage certificate shows father as Samuel Wilkinson occ. grinder. one of witnesses is Josiah Wilkinson. thanks

thomas ward - Stockport
I am searching for thomas ward great grandfather who was living in stockport in 1910 and worked as a moulder he had a son Thomas who was a core maker and a grandson Thomas. Believed to be from Ireland although not sure on this

The Round house - Stockport
Looking for a picture or information on "the round House" in stockport. My ancestors (The Hague family)are listed as living there in the 1851 census. I would be greatful if any body could tell me anything about the "round House."

OFFERTON, STOCKPORT - Stockport
Hello, I lived at Beauvale Avenue, Offerton, Stockport from approx. 1939 - 1954, I went to Dialstone Lane School and The Convent High School, Buxton Road,Stockport, 1944 - 49/50. I would like to hear from anyone with connections. Best wishes - Pauline.

Towers family - Stockport
Searching for any information on William Ewart Towers who was born on 8 October 1878 in Stockport. He moved to South Africa & married Alice Maud Tyack.

Lost - Stockport
I am looking for any family to do with Henry Margison who married Nancy Kitchen or John Henry who married Lear Bennett please

Bancroft Family - Stockport
I am looking for any onfo on the Bancroft Family from Stockport. Last info I have is Sidney Bancroft born 4 Nov 1911...He had 6 children with Mary F Beech....Any info on either of these names will be greatly appreciated.

Mystery Budd's - Stockport
Has anyone got a Thomas Budd in their tree ? Born c. 1833/34/35, Droylsden or Clayton. I would love to find his baptism. Siblings are Emma, Harriet, Martha, so far found. Harriet married Vavasor Roberts Shrigley. Regards, Joan.

Higham family,Stockport - Stockport
looking for information on Higham family, Thomas 1781,John born 1816, Edwin born 1851, Frank born 1882, all born,lived or worked in Stocport, Cheadle, New Mills, Gorton or Earlestown, they were in the weaving and tinplate industries all had many children. many thanks

john marney - Stockport
i'm looking for John Marney he is listed on the 1871 cencus living in Heptonstall West Yorks. but born in Stockport 1845 how can i find him in Stockport?

Isaac Barber - Stockport
I am trying to find out more about Isaac Barber who was born in Stockport in 1885 (parents Daniel Barber B1859 and Martha Ann Chadwick B1860). He married Martha in 1906, They had 4 children, Will, Alan, Barney and Edith.

Davenports in Rudheath and Stockport - Stockport
I am looking for details of George Davenport who farmed at Yew Tree Farm Rudheath and retired to Stockport where the family lived until the late 1880's. George was born abt 1788, his wife was Sarah ?? Mellor born in 1879. Please can you help

waterhouse - Stockport

Hopwoods of Horwich - Stockport
Searching for decendants of Annie, Emily and Frederick Hopwood. They were the children of my great grandmother Margaret Cuthbert who married Frederick Hopwood after she was widowed.Annie was born 1891 and my mother Margarita born in 1908 was their step-sister and spent a lot of her childhood with the Hopwoods.Emily born around 1893 and Fred around 1898. We have photos of the family.

George Green b. 1875 - Stockport
I am looking for the Green family in Stockport whose son went to Stockport G.S. and had a distinguished career with the CU

LOWRYS OF STOCKPORT - Stockport
Anyone who is connected to the Family of James Lowry Farmer Born 1802, Martha Lowry his Wife born 1804, Ballyreagh, Dunaghy, Presbyterians, they had 10 children my Great Grandmother Elizabeth Lowry was their eldest Daughter who lived in Manchester from 1860-1900s. her sister Margret also lived in Manchester at the same period her husband was Michale Lowry and they had 5 children who lived in Mill St, Ancoats, Michale was a market porter in Smithfield Market Manchester.

McCraken and Tickle - Stockport
I am loking for Maureen McCracken born 1942, Pauline A McCracken born 1945 and Thomas J McCracken born 1947. Their mothers maiden name is/was Tickle and their father is Thomas E McCracken born 1922 in Stockport. PLEASE HELP ME!!!Thank you

Hyde Family - Stockport
Searching for any information on Enoch Hyde, I (b. 1797 in Stockport, Cheshire County, d. bef. 1851 in Stockport) and wife Susannah (b. 1797 in Ireleand). They had the following children: Charles (b. 1821, Chester, Cheshire) Mary Ellen Hyde Rayner (b. 1825, Stockport) Enoch Hyde (b. 1828 Stockport) married Martha Watts Susannah Hyde Ellor (b. 1830, Stockport, d. 1877 Stockport) married Luke Ellor. Catherine Hyde (b. 1836, Stockport)

Booth - Stockport
Seeking information on John Edward Booth, born 1882, died 8/2/1929. Located in Stockport at dod.

west family - Stockport
Looking for descendants of Frederick West and Margaret Edwards. Margaret's father was Robert Edwards and he was born in Lancashire.They married in Stockport in December 1891 and appear to have disappeared. Margaret was born in Lancashire and Frederick was born in Banffshire Scotland, his parents were William West and Harriet Maria Sammells. William was drowned in Elgin about 1870 whilst working as a Coastguard and Harriet brought the family to Heaton Norris, Stockport. Albert James (Fred's brother) married Christiana Wood in 1886. She died in 1896, they were not living together according to the 1891 census. Family rumour has it that Albert went to the USA to join his brother Charles Henry and returned to England about 1912. Any info regarding these brothers or their families or descendents would be gratefully received. They are my father's uncles and the family has no present knowledge of them.

WANTED Info - Stockport
Wanted all information ref: William Smith C1844 wed to Harriet C1851 to c1883 who begat: Levi SMITH, born c1878 married a 'Kate' Joyce, born c1871 in Ireland. They had 3 sons (Levi Joseph, Joeseph & James) and 3 daughters (Kathleen, Harriet & Annie). Levi Joseph married an Elsie Sidebottom (nee Turner)on 26/2/1935. They had 3 boys & 2 girls, William Henry, Mary, John Levi, Janet & Raymond (DAB). Any info/corrections regarding same or all kin would be appreciated.

william bancroft - Stockport
looking for any info on William Bancroft who married Betty Higham at Romily/Marple in june 1749. their son Ralph Bancroft was christened at Mellor in june 1759. Ralph married Sarah Thornely at Glossop in march 1783, and their son John Bancroft was born in Charlesworth in may 1799. John married Peninnah Jackson at Charleworth in august 1823 and the family moved the considerable distance to Middlewich in Cheshire about 1826. any info on any of these would be greatly appreciated.

Stockport record office - Stockport
I am trying to find out who was the son of Walter and Agnes Rodgers(nee Rylance). He was born abt 1904- 1910 and his parents lived in Edgeley. They married at St Thomas' Stockport in early 1904. Stockport record office have too many birth entries for Rodgers/Rogers between these dates. Can anyone advise how else I can discover their sons name. Many thanks Diane

JACKEY CHEETHAM & COLLIER FAMILY - Stockport
Jackey Cheetham born 1758, son of William Cheetham & Amey Wood of Mottram-in-Longdendale. Jackey married Mary (Molly) Hibbert in 1788 at Stockport and it is believed he was a publican in Stockport.He died 1813 and was buried at High St Chapel, Stockport. Had 15 children including John Cheetham who married Ellen Collier, of the well known Cheshire clockmaking family (John Collier(1762-1816) and his father David Collier (1721-1792). I should like to hear from any descendants of these families with a view to exchanging information.

William Morley ..Stockport - Stockport
looking for info on william morley ..born 1825 angel street stockport 1st wife Isabella 2nd wife Harriet 3rd wife sarah 5 children from 1st wife 6 from 2nd wife and none from his 3rd wife he out lived all of the wives!

Josiah Hibbert - Stockport
My ancestor is Josiah Hibberd ~16??-1744 who is believed to be the son of Josiah Hibbert of Stockport, Cheshire (Chestter Co.) England, a merchant. Surname also possibly spelled Hibbard or Hibberd. His will of March 15th 1669 named, among other children, a son, Josiah, a minor. Josiah Hibberd held land in Darby Twp. Delco and later bought 500 acres in Willistown, Chester County PA USA.. His marriage to Ann Bonsall 1698 appears to have produced 11 children, the first being John, born 11/18/1699. I am interested in any information about Josiah Hibbert or in hearing from anyone possibly descended from him. Thanks, Richard

McEwen Tom - Stockport
I am trying to find information about Tom McEwen who lived in Manchester. He was a mason of Slade Lodge Stockport. His Wife was Winifred (Wyn)His brother was Charlie McKraken and they had a biased binding factory. When my mother lived with Tom and Wyn in the 1940 they lived on Pine rd. can anyone help.

Welsh - Stockport
Searching info on family of Catherine Welsh, born Stockport 1847, Father Peter, Corn Merchant, uncle William who married Ann Leach/Leech.

Searching Stockport for my family names - Price, Hobson - Stockport
I am in the US and I am trying to trace my Stockport relatives. My great great grandparents left Stockpot in 1903. James Henry Price b.Mar 02,1963 @Stockport and Jane Ann Hobson b. Sept 15, 1861 @ Stockport. Married at St Thomas Norbury, Hazel Grove around 1882. Does anyone know how I can get in contact with the church to get the actual marriage date, and see if there any other family records there?

Cemetery Research - Stockport
Does anyone know of anyone who will do cemetery searches. I am in the U.S., but would be very interested in having a photo of graves of my great great great grandparents. They both died in Stockport, so it is presumed they are buried there as well. I just don't know where. They are: Thomas Price b. ca 1837 Stockport d.ca.1922 Stockport. Harriet Johnson Price b. ca. 1838 Stockport d.ca.1910 Stockport. They were married Nov 08, 1857 St Thomas Heaton Norris. I don't know if their death records are there, or if there is a graveyard there where they might be buried. I'm also interested in anyone who is related to a Johnson from Stockport, as I have very little information on Harriet's family. I have a possible 'Robert' as her father, but that is it.

Looking for old addresses - Stockport
Does anyone know if any of these Stockport addresses still exist? If so, is there anyone here from Stockport who is willing to take photos for me? These are the adresses of my family - Price, Hobson, Barnsley, Hallworth, Johnson. 10 Bann St, 14 Bann St, 27 Adcroft St, 32 Read St, 94 Higher Hillgate, 120 London Row, 120 High Lane Syckle Row, 41 Higher Hillgate, 7 Albert St - Cheadle, 1 Higher Barn - Poynton, 54 Higher Barn - Poynton

BANKS - Stockport
Searching for Richard Nightingale BANKS, born Chorlton 1885. Father (also) Richard Nightingale BANKS died 1922 in Stockport and son Richard was informant of death. No trace of Richard's (junior) marriage or death yet a wife and and son "Mrs BANKS & nephew N. BANKS" were at funeral of brother in law Llewelyn GRIFFITH in 1937, mentioned in list of mourners in obituary in Stockport Express/Advertiser. (Llewelyn was a well liked teacher at Stockport Grammar School) BMD indexes do not list a Richard Nightingale BANKS. Cannot track him down!! We know he served in a Hampshire Battalion in WW1, serving in Russia, Serbia and Far East. Was he later known as just Richard BANKS? Did he leave the country? What are his wife and sons names?