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Cheshire UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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Ellen Barnard/Ruscoe - Wybunbury, Wynbunbury
I am looking for information on Ellen Barnard who married Arthur Ruscoe on 10 Jan 1826 in Wybunbury they had 3 children, i think, could be more. I have George b 1826 Wybunbury, Ellen b 1838 Nantwich and Thomas b 1843 Nantwich. Can you help?

Thomas ASHLEY - Wybunbury, Wynbunbury
I write from Melbourne, Australia, as the great great great grandchild of Thomas ASHLEY and Elizabeth COKELOW/COAKLOW/COCLOUGH (previously noted in these entries). My current information is from these people to the present times, with the exception of some information on Elizabeth's (Betty)family.

family search - Wybunbury, Wynbunbury
looking for the relations of joseph davies born 1801 in wynbunbury

Thomas Lowe - Wybunbury, Wynbunbury
Thomas Lowe born 1817 in Wybunbury. He married Mary and lived in Rusholme.

Latham,John/Wybunbury - Wybunbury, Wynbunbury
I am searching for the ancestors and descendants of John Latham (Dob c.4.3.1810) of Wybunbury. In particular I am wishing to link William Latham (Dob c.1840)Born in Wettenhall and possibly his son, who later lived in Northwich c.1881 listed as a Wesleyan Preacher in that year's Census. John Latham's wife was Martha, (Dob. c.20.8.1809) possible maiden name of Dodd. The ancestors of John Latham link back through records to a Robert Latham (Dob. c.1695) of Wybunbury.

Cooper - Wybunbury, Wynbunbury
Thomas Cooper b. 1772 was the s. of John Cooper and Anne Latham of Checkley Hall. I am looking for details regarding the birth of John Cooper/Cowper, They were tailors for many generations. My last Cooper in Wybunbury was James Cooper of Moss Side 1828-1912,tailor who was the enumerator in some of the censuses as was his father William before him. They were also Methodist Lay preachers. Any info on any of these Coopers wpould be appreciated

HANNAH COPE - Wybunbury, Wynbunbury
I am trying to trace details about my great grandmother named HANNAH COPE, she was born HANNAH WARBURTON in Malpas around 1831,HANNAH married THOMAS COPE in 1852 in WYBUNBURY, he died in 1865.HANNAH brought up their children as a widow working as a charwoman in Walgherton according to the CENSUS details - 1871,1881,1891. HANNAH's father was JAMES WARBURTON born in WYBUNBURY around 1801.Can anybody assist me with further information please?

Duckers/ Sylvester married at St Chads Wybunbury - Wybunbury, Wynbunbury
Any information on John Duckers born 1816 in Malpas and his wife Ann Sylvester b 1828 (somewhere in Cheshire)...would be gratefully received as I am struggling in tracing them back. They were married in 1841 at St Chads in Wybunbury, Cheshire. Thanks Janet.

Brereton - Wybunbury, Wynbunbury
I have a relative "thomas brereton" of wybunbury born 1762 married mary buckley born 1753 Any connections welcome Paul

Salmon Wybunbury - Wybunbury, Wynbunbury
Looking for the christening of William Salmon b Wybunbury circa 1771 later moved to Betley died between 1851 and 1861 so also trying to find when he died and where he ended up? Thanx in advance David

Salmon - Wybunbury, Wynbunbury
I'm researching the Salmon family of Nantwich and Wybunbury in Cheshire. They were cheesefactors/gentry and smeed to have originated from the neighbouring parish of Audlem.

BEACH/BEECH - Wybunbury, Wynbunbury
I AM TRYING TO TRACE THE BIRTH OF ELIZABETH BEACH/BEECH c1805. ACCORDING TO THE CENSUS SHE WAS BORN IN "MARE" HEATH, CHESHIRE. MARE IS OBVIOUSLY SPELT INCORRECTLY BUT THERE IS A MAER HEATH CLOSE TO WYBUNBURY AND I SHALL BE GLAD TO HEAR FROM ANYONE REGARDING THIS. THANK YOU.

Mary Elizabeth Davies - Wybunbury, Wynbunbury
Looking for parents of Mary Elizabeth Davies. She was born 1897 and married Wilfred Steele in 1890. They had 11 children and lived their married lives in Crewe.

Wallace/ Maguire Raymond - Wythenshawe
Searching for descendants of Raymond Wallace/ Maguire son of Jack and Florence wallace brother of Rita Formerley in the navy and died of a heart attack leaving a wife May be known by the name Maguire

James Edward Jones - Wythenshawe
Looking for above born 31st Jan 1929 at 17 Ripon Street, Manchester. Last known address was in 1950:- 3 Chelt/Cheat/CHalk Walk, Wythenshawe. Parents were Joseph Ralph Jones and Zena Jones (formerly Rafsky)

Byron - Wythenshawe - Wythenshawe
George Byron bc 1891 married Ellen (Nellie) Hill b 1898 Bradford, Manchester. In the 1930's the family moved to a new house in Wythenshawe, if any one is descended from this family, I'd be happy to hear from you.

Brannick/Simson family - Wythenshawe
Looking for details of Walter Brannick married Dorothy Simson from Burnage in 1948. Any help with tracing the family would be great Last known in or around the Wythenshawe area. Dorothy was my father's sister.

Jeffs, weedon Born 1886 18887 - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
Mary Elizabeth Weedon and Edward Jeffs were my grandparents. Mary was born in 1886.Edward was born in Wallasey in 1887.they moved to Australia around 1912 .My father Norman was born in Egremont ,Wallasey about 1911, He had a brotherEdward Weedon Jeffs,a couple of years older than Norman .A sister Ailsa was much younger .I'm hoping for any information as my sister and I are trying to trace our family history ,we have just found these dates and places .Any help would be greatly appreciated no matter how small.Thanks for the chance to put our message on your web page .Kind regards Rhonda

Cheshire: A Genealogical Bibliography - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
CHESHIRE: A GENEALOGICAL BIBLIOGRAPHY If you are researching ancestors from Cheshire, you cannot afford to be without a genealogical bibliography. This is the essential guide to thousands of published books and journal articles that are mostly readily available. Vol.1. Cheshire genealogical sources includes sections on the history of Cheshire, bibliography & archives, periodicals and newspapers, occupational information, parish registers, monumental inscriptions, probate records,lists of names, directories, estate papers, governmental records, ecclesiastical records, education and migration. Vol.2 covers Cheshire Family Histories & Pedigrees. Price (2 vols): £17.25 (including U.K postage). Overseas (Airmail): £19.00; $US30.40. Please inquire for surface prices. Volumes will be sent with an invoice; payment due on receipt, by your personal cheque. --

Holmes, Cheshire - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
Annie Holmes b.1850/1 Cheshire. to William Holmes & ? Clarke. She married Joseph Harvey Cornish in 1875 in Australia.

Illidge. Frodsham, Cheshire. - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
Seeking information about Richard Illidge and Sarah Gregory and their children. Richard was born in 1748 at Overton, near Frodsham, Cheshire. and married Sarah Gregory in 1771 at St, Helen's Parish Church, Tarporley,Cheshire. Sarah was born in 1748 at Tarporley, Cheshire, They had eight children William born 1773, Sarah born 1775, George born 1777, Sarah born 1780, Richard born 1783, Thomas born 1785, Mary born 1789, and Hannah born 1792. All the children were born in Frodsham.

Regan - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
Looking for any decendants of Hilda Rose Regan b1897/8 & James Regan b 1900. Father was John Regan-occ miller ,mother Margaret ? Both born Poulton cum Seacombe in Cheshire Any info appreciated.

Littler - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
Seeking marriage of Catherine Littler to John Stubbs circa 1855-60? All other Stubbs marriages Witton, Northwich. This record has not been found

Hatton - Cheshire
I am looking for information on any Hatton Family born in Over, Wharton, Witton, Cheshire on 1851 and 1861 Census,

Cheshire - Cheshire
My Great Grandmother was Lucinda Cheshire. She was born in New York, USA, in April 1, 1881 and died in New York in 1965. I am trying to find her line of Cheshire. Any help would greatly be appreciated. She married Ira Chichester Austin in New York. Ira was born in 1879 and died in 1929. Their children were: Viola, Myrtle, Walter, Stephen and Florence. After Ira died Lucinda married Edward Schmitz. Thank you Diana

Thomas Kitchen and Ann Hughes - Cheshire
Thomas Kitchen Married Ann Hughes in Wigan March Quarter 1841. They moved to Duckinfield Cheshire where their son was born. They later moved to County Durham.

Tom Robinson - Cheshire
My Great-grandfather TOM ROBINSON lived in Stalybridge. He was born in Salford 1855, and after marrying ALMA MARY ELIZABETH BOND, in Mexborough, and the births of most of their children, he came to STALYBRIDGE to live. He was involved in the 1895 strike at the Carrbrook Printworks and became the first Labour candidate to win a seat on the Stalybridge Council. He was the secretary of the Stalybridge and District Trades & Labour Council for many years. Later becoming the Secretary for the Midlands. I am trying to find his date of death and that of Alma also, and any other information about him and his family. ALMA b 1876; NORA ELIZABETH,1877; ALICE ANN 1879; MARY 1881, GEORGE BOND 1883( My grandfather)DAVID 1886; JOSEPH 1889; TOM 1891; AGNES1893 and CHARLIE, for whom I have no date. I believe that TOM died in WW1. Alice marr a John or Jack Walker, Agnes may have marr a Frank SWALLOW and David marr a Lena Holloway. If you have any connection with this family I would love to hear from you. Thanks Phylls

The Warhurst family - Cheshire
JOHN WARHURST was my Great-grandfather. He was b 1836 in Dukinfield, the son of SAMUEL WARHURST and MARTHA WOOD.(She was from Mellor, Derby) Samuel died in 1839, so there were no other children and I am finding it very difficult to find the Warhurstfamily. I do know that Samuel was an Engine Fitter.(from John's Marr Certificate) John married a Jane Holegate,3.1.1858, they had a child, Samuel Edward b 1859 d 1867. Jane died also, and John then marr ELIZA JESSOP, 1881. They had three daughters. Florence Eliza, my grandmother, she marr George Bond ROBINSON, BERTHA who married a JOSEPH TAYLOR and CLARA who marr an ERNEST FIELDHOUSE. John was a Coal Merchant in Dukinfield, he was a Liberal and was a Stalybridge Town Counciller. Can you help mefind his parents, and also his daughters, with their families. I'd appreciate any help you can give me. Phyllis

FAMILY INFRO - Cheshire
I am looking for any information on the Gater Family from around Bredbury.John And Sarah Gater I think they had 2 girls and a boy which was John William Gater born in 1920.Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Kezia - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
Kezia Holmes born 1834 in Tranmere Birkenhead. Husband James Son Thomas born 1864

EVANS-Altringham? - Cheshire
I am looking for information on my grandfather. I know his last name is Evans, I am not positive as to what his first name is, possibly John. He was married to my grandmother (Edna Taylor) for a short period of time. He had 2 children (David John,Susan). He would have been born around 1920. David John was born in 1949. I know that my grandfather had lived in or near Altringham. Any help on this matter would be great.

pearson,wardle,barrett. - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
looking for info on pearson family.william pearson born about 1827 hyde cheshire,married sarah wardle,born about 1829 in stockport cheshire,children were samuel pearson born about 1856,mary pearson born about 1858,albert pearson born about 1859.daughter mary married frank egerton barrett in lancashire.birth dates may vary by about a year.

Lennox John Hayman - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
I am trying to find info on my Granfather, Lennox John Hayman, who left Durban, South Africa soon after WW2 & went back to England. He had served in WW2 & was discharged in 1944. He was born 1/06/1904 in Durban SA. His mother was Francis Eleanor Hayman formerley Cain born Jackson in 1869 England & died in Durban SA 1/09/1951 & his father William Norton Hayman. Francis`s parents were John James Jackson & Fanny Sayers( Jackson born Dunn).Francis`s 1st husband was William Henry Cain(b1872) & his mother was Elizabeth born in Chesham?? England. Lennox apparently went back to family in England. Anybody have any of these people in their family trees?

Young - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
Looking for further Family connections. the family appears to have resided in locations such as Chester,Clotton,Duddon,Great Boughton,Tarvin etc., with employment being mainly Farming,Small Holdings and Green Grocery. Names traced so far are: Robert Young 1800. John Young 1824. Ann Williams 1840. William Young 1870. Ann Young 1876. Thomas Young 1880, Samuel Young 1882. George Young 1862. Sarah Davies 1865. Joseph Young 1886. Florence Peyton 1884. Sarah Young 1888. Edward Young 1889. George Young 1892. Frank Young 1900.Albert Young 1903.

any info on Pools heading to America - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
I am looking for any info of Pool familys that came to America. I have traced all the way to 1730 the mans name was William Pool and lived in New Jersey. I want to find out more. Thanks

PYE, thomas - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
Thomas Pye occupation Carpenter mother unknow one child Sarah pye married Jospeh Bickley two of their children born Toxteth Park, Cheshire on 1851 Census. Searhing for family and information. Sarah and Joseph immigrated in Australia in 1852. Bickley's came from Shropshire.

Grundy - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
First name Bigland b abt1780 Married Ann ???? b abt 1806 in Sutton Wirral Cheshire They lived in Willaston Wirral Cheshire Looking for thier ancestors any info at all would help

Robert Meacock Catherall - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
I am looking for details or relatives of Robert Meatock Catherall, my Grandfather, Born 1862, Cheshire married Harriett Gange in Lambeth 1888 Tom

Worthington-Gilbert Family - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
Aloha, Im searching for family, decendents of Thomas Worthington of Somerford Booths who married Anne Gilbert of Chelford, Thomas/Anne was married in Over Peaover they had William born in OverPeaover, Samuel, Harry, Edward, Anne, Hester, Emma, Alfred all born in Wythenshawe, Northenden, Cheshire, England. If anyone are decendents of this Worthington or Gilbert Family Please contact me.

R OZIA - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
Searching for info about ROZIA Holmes (maiden name unknown) born1836 in INCE CHESHIRE. Lived in LIVERPOOL in 1881 with son Thomas

Mace family - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
Looking for information on the "Maces" My family migrated to Maine ,having settled in and around Cheshire.Varients on name,"macey","massey,"

William John Smith - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
Looking for details about WJ Smith, Born 1836 in Cheshire, England - son of John Smith. Later Emmigrated to New Zealand and was Married in July 1861 to Esther Martha Haycock in Marlborough. Look forward to hearing from you ;)

Axon family - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
I collect all things AXON, and would welcome any information or questions.

Barker - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
Hi, Can anyone help me?? I am looking for any information about William Thomas Barker and his father William Richard Barker, the only information we have is that William Thomas married Agnes Brown 1864 in Dublin, Ireland. Any information would be much appreciated. Regards Christine.

Warhurst Cragen Stokes - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
Could anyone help me find the ancestors of Bridget Cragen nee Stokes b1815 UK who migrated to Australia and later married John Warhurst d1865. They had a son Samuel and I am a descendent.

Warhurst Kinsey - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
Could anyone help me find the ancestors of John Warhurst and wife Mary Kinsey of Heaton Lane, Stockport, Cheshire. They went to Australia in 1839 with their children. Mary died in 1843. I am a descendent of John and his second wife.

Gall Wilson - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
Could anyone help me find the ancestors of Mary Ann Gall b.1848 in Australia to parents Archibald or John Gall and Euphemia Wilson. I don't know where they came from or when.

heath family - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
i have been tracing my family tree, so far i have got back to 1807. There seems to be a lot of heath families in the nantwich aera. i have a william heath 1807, william heath,1843, ernest heath,1872, cyril heath,1915 then my father whowas born in birmingham. i would love to here from anyone that can fill in the missing links. emma.

Harriett Catherine Rutherford - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
I am looking for any trace of a Harriett Catherine Rutherford (Steel) born in Cheshire 1823. She departed England for a new Beginning marrying William Middleton around 1850 in Belfast (Port Fairy) Victoria Australia. If you have any information this would be appreciated

Thomas and Margaret (nee Williams) Hughes - Cheshire (County, CHS, England)
I am trying to find out about Thomas and Margaret Hughes. Thomas (my great great grandfather)was a schoolmaster and was born c. 1820. He and Margaret had a son John (born c. 1848) who emigrated to Australia. Any information appreciated as I am hoping to trace my ancestry.


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