BALDWIN DUTTON - Burscough
Lathom, Burscough and later Wigan Area.

Mayor families - Burscough
Susanna(h) Mayor was my 2xgreat grandmother. She married William Stopforth in 1834. I think her father was William and her mother Elizabeth. Any links?

Ainscough - Burscough
I am wanting info on my GGGrandmother Alice Ainscough born 1833 I believe in Burscough, Alice later married Swithin Greenough (Stone Mason) in 1857. Icannot find information on her parents or siblings, anyone with info I would be much appreiated to hear from you regards

Boating families - Burscough
I am trying to locate any direct descendants of Richard Abram c1876 of Burscough, he married Alice Watkinson in 1902. On 1901 census he was captain of a canal boat on the Leeds Liverpool Canal. I am researching my grandfather's working life and I believe that he worked with him. Any information will be very welcome.

James Howard - Burscough
Born 1864 married Eliza Dawson in 1890 livedinRed Cat Lane and had 8 children, Lizzie b1891 Jane b1893 died aged 13yrs Lydiab1895 diedat 11months Mary b1897 Eliza b 1899 Maggie b1902 Cicily b1905 James b1908 and Jack(john) b 1910 died aged 3/4yrs. Any info on Eliza Dawson please.

Burscough Boat Families - Burscough
My great grandfather and grandfather were boatmen in the Burscough area and lived at Lathom. Their name was Baldwin, Thomas and Robert.

hornby boatmen - Burscough Bridge
james hornby born in burscough 1811,married elizabeth 1810,had son james,also born in burscough 1849.on a vessel called note. l am lookinh into hornby,hodge and rawsthornes,mainly from burscough,scarisbrick and ormskirk area.l am realted to john hornby(1809/10, henry hornby1848,henry hornby 1880 and back to present.

Burtonwood Families - Burtonwood
Searching for Farrimonds of Burtonwood. Alice Farrimond (b. 1871)married Edward Hilton of Atherton and settled in Green Jones' Brow c. 1878. Alice's parents were Thomas Farrimond and Margaret Horan (born Mayo? Ireland, c.1848, father John Horan).

Burtonwood Families, Cont. - Burtonwood
Searching for information on Benjamin Cunliffe, born c. 1898, to Alice nee Yates and Joseph Cunliffe. He died in 1927 following a mining accident. Benjamin married Elizabeth Hilton, daughter of Alice (nee Farrimond) and Edward Hilton.

KENWRIGHT - Burtonwood
Researching Kenwright ancestors especially a George Kenwright born Latchford Warrington 1760,he was a Tailor by trade,married a Alice Holding and was buried in Burtonwood (chapel I believe!),any new info would be greatfully received,many thanks.

Burtonwood - Burtonwood
Searching for information on Thomas McCarthy born Ireland married Catherine Mallett from Prescot.They lived at Lumbar Lane and then Joy Lane Cottage.Children were Winifred(she married Richard Grace)Charles,Mary(emigrated to Canada,don't know when)Thomas,Annie(my grandmother she married William Mansell)and Beatrice was the youngest. I have found out that Beatrice had twins in 1919 but they died shortly after birth and are buried in Warrington Cemetery,it would seem that Beatrice was unmarried atthe time. Any information about schools attended,christenings or anything at all would be greatly appreciated.

Hindley , Anders - Burtonwood
Charles Hindley moved to Liverpool. Married Elizabeth McKeon around 1880. Anders - George, "erector of engine at the Vulcan" - later publican at the Bridge Inn.

Naylor / Hill of Burtonwood - Burtonwood
Marcus NAYLOR of Newton moved to Burtonwood where he married Ellen HILL in 1813. They had at least 7 children - Martha, Tamar, Sarah, Betty, Ann, Ellen and Marcus. Tamar married James ANDERS; Marcus married Ellen UNSWORTH. Ring any bells?

Hannah - Burtonwood
I am searching for any information on Hannah whose married surname was Nichols. She was born about 1825 in this village

Goulden/Goulding - Burtonwood
My Grandfather was Henry, born Goulden but in 1891 cesus the family appear as Goulding. His father was Alfred and mother Mary Ellen, both born around 1852 in Burtonwood. Other family members were Stanley, Samuel,Jane,Mary, John and Clara. My Grandfather Henry married my Grandmother Margaret nee Tinsley/Tinley and ran a window cleaning business in Wigan. I am interested in information about any of these family members...and why did they change their names? Thanks Lynn

Appleton - Burtonwood
Searching for any information on the Appleton family from Burtonwood. Samuel Appleton b17?? was a farmer of Burtonwood. Any info would be greatly recieved, thanks.

Fairclough - Bury
Looking for any other descendants of Thomas Fairclough b 1853. Marries Emma Martin b 1856 London. 6 children - William b 1881, Lilian b 1883, Bertha b 1886, Arthur b 1888,Edith b 1891 and John b 1894.

Garvin - Bury
Looking for information on David Garvin born c1859 died 1923 - son Edward George. Did he marry Ada Booth? lka Bridgefield St Radcliffe Bury. Or any other David Garvin prior to 1926

Davies Family - Bury
I am researching my GG grandmother mary Elizabeth Davies Bedlam st. Bury she married Harry Brown from Tottington and the went to Canada in 1912 and returned to Manchester after the war. They lived off Norway st. Ardwick.

Scott, Hardman - Bury
I am trying to trace the birth of JAMES SCOTT, b.1859 somewhere in Scotland. He married ALICE PARKER HARDMAN in Jan. 1885. His father's name was WILLIAM, a farmer who still lived in Scotland at the time of the wedding. James' occupation was a hay & straw dealer.

Will Gathergood 1920 - Bury
I am seeking information concerning Will (William) Gathergood who on 29th August 1920 transported a Tom Groom founder of Bury Clarion CC to open their new club house at Stoney Brow, Tottington. The mode of transport was a BSA Combination motorcycle driven by Will. Any information concerning Will and his family would be appreciated.

Duckworth Family - Bury
I am trying to trace the history of my family; John Duckworth (age 26)and Sarah Calvery (age 17 if you trust her death certificate or 20 on her marriage certificate?), who were married in Bury, Lancashire on 20/12/1850. They lived in King street andJohn was a bricklayer.John's father was James DUCKWORTH and he was a Printer. Sarah's father was Thomas Calvery and he was a mechanic. I think I have found details of John's birth: He was born on 27/2/1825 and Christened on 27/3/1825 at St Mary in Bury. His mother's name was Betty, which I suppose is an abreviation for Elizabeth. John and Sarah migrated to Adelaide, South Australia between 1850 and 1855, because their first born, Thomas Duckworth was born 22/12/1855 in Adelaide, SA. Sarah diedin Adelaide on 20/9/1872 at the age of 39(?). Can anybody provide me with additional information that will help me with continuing the search?

Young & Brandwood - Bury
Looking for more details on the families of Thomas Young and Isabella Brandwood (possibly nee Gates) married 6 Nov 1841, St Mary, Bury.

Eliza Rickus m Mr Cleminshaw, Bury 1918 - Bury
Eliza Rickus married a Mr Cleminshaw in Bury in 1918. His initials could have been J H. One of the witnesses to the wedding was apparently Minnie Eileen Rutter, cousin of the bride. Can anyone flesh this morsel of evidence into anything more? Kim in Tasmania

Kate Rickus died 5th May 1934, Bury - Bury
Kate Rickus died on 5th May 1934 in Bury. Her address was given as 171 Brandlesholme Road. JH Cleminshaw was the informant. The house was near that of Kate's mother Eliza who died in 1921, she lived at 175 Brandlesholme Road. Any information mostwelcome. Kim in Tasmania

Cragg - Bury - Bury
Looking for any Cragg family....from Birtle, Bury area. John Cragg was a Carrier... his son Richard married young to Jane Hargreaves, and was widowed soon after. Re-married in Yorkshire - my grandmother's family comes from his line...looking for any connection.

Solomon Hopson - Bury
Looking for the baptism details of Solomon Hopson born in Bury c1826, he became a papermaker, working in various parts of Lancashire, married Marella Buxton in 1856 and had several children who later lived in Hoghton and Milton in Kent.

Samuel Smith of Bury - Bury
Samuel Smith had an iron foundry and cotton mill in Bury, near Accrington in the 1800's. He had several sons...his son Samuel came to Australia in 1853.

Kay of Bury area - Bury
There seem to be a lot of people through the 19th century with the surname Kay living in Bury. I am particularly anxious to find a James Kay. His daughter, Mary, was born there in about 1831 and he seems to have been there until at least 1851. Hisdaughter married a Robert Barker from Stockport in Bury Parish Church, St Mary's.

Edwin Sidebottom - Bury
Please! Looking for info on Edwin Sidebottom and family. He was born in Charlesworth, Derby, in 1838. Died in Prestwich Lunatic Assylum in 1885. He was married to Elizabeth Cook Hyde at Manchester Cathedral in 1863. I would like to know whathappened to her as well. I know she was in a workhouse in the 1881 census. Their son, Arthur, came to America in the late 1880's. Two daughters, Lavina and Florence stayed in England. Lavina married Albert Unwin and Florence married Joseph Newton. Florence and Joseph lived in Chapel en le Frithe. I think Lavina and Albert lived in New Mills. I would like info on any of these people.

JACK SEDGWICK - Bury
George & John Ernest Sedgwick, sons of Jack Sedgwick, died in Bury 1980's early 1990's. Jack left family behind in 1928/30 in Leeds and Newcastle. Grandaughter researching family history. Any info much appreciated.

Kirkby Malham - Bury
Hi, Im looking for any information on the surname Airton, members of my family lived in kirkby malham in the 1700's and 1800's

Whitworth - Bury
William whitworthfrom Bury and his wife Juia returned from the USA in about 1894. during the During the 1901 census they lived in Cecil St, Bury. Information about what happened to them and their children Lillian (b 1890), Berty (b 1892), Charles (b 1896) and Billy dob not known would be greatly appreciated.

William Dearden - Bury
Does anybody have information on a William Dearden born in Bury about 1853. His mother was Ellen Dearden (nee Cullam) who was born about 1832 on the Isle of Man. I have no information on the father as as he seems to have died before 1859 when their last child was born.

Bentley and Pilkington - Bury
Looking for info on the John Bentley who married Elizabeth Pilkington on Feb 2, 1777. They had 3 daughters, Mary, Elizabeth and Alice. Seeking birthdates for these, plus info on other siblings, and parents of John and Eliz. IGI records do not give mothers' names for Bury, and there are many John Bentleys. Family emigrated to New Brunswick before 1795.

james william hurst - Bury
james william hurst gfather born 1876 married dorothy helen brigham son john thomas hurst born 1920 bury,

john thomas hurst - Bury
Am attempting to find any family of my Dad's born 1920 to my g/parents william james hurst and dorothy helen brigham, emigrated to N.Z. by ship between 1927-37,any info, would be appreciated.

collinge or booth - Bury
I am looking for any information about my greatgrandfather's family. His name was George Collinge and married Sarah Ann Booth. The lived in Bury in 1900. Sarah died and he married his brother's widow, I think, and her name was Liza Jane and her surname would have been collinge as well. Thanks

Joseph Hill - Bury
My grandfather Joseph Henry Hill (bc 1890) allegedly came from Bury. He married Lizzie Clay in Selly Oak, Birmingham on 2nd August 1915. He was a professional soldier and his address at marriage was given as Piershill Barracks, Edinburgh, his father Frederick, deceased was listed as being a brewer. His wife Lizzie died in 1936 at the age of 47, Joseph remarried a lady called Grace, He lived in the Birmingham area as did his sister named Louie who married Norman Jones, they had 2 sons Hector and Norman. I think that Joseph may have died in about 1956ish. Any info gratefully received. Sheila

fletcher.john randle - Bury
seeking information about the family of John Randle Fletcher b.14th May 1824 St Mary's Bury,eldest son of Joseph Fletcher & Betty Randle,who married Jane Summersall b.26th April 1827 at Birtle cum Bamford.They had eight children Emma m John Lawrence,Edwin m Annie Lehman(Spinks),Maria m Richard Ainsworth,Lucy m Charles Rothwell,Clara m Ben J Cooper,Arnold m Louisa Harris,Gertrude m Richard Deane and Fanny.The last known address was 49 Oxford Street Bury in 1901.Any help would be appreciated

Buckley, Ashworth. Lyons of Bury. - Bury
Do you have any connection to the above family line ? I am looking for any of the following of the Ashworth family Dorothy, Bill, Nellie, Sam, Clara, George, Alice, Joe, Annis. I think were born in Bury. I think George Ashworth may have been friendly or a half brother to a George William Buckley, can you help ? One of the above gave birth to 3 daughters and one of these daughters married a Lyons in Bury. Can you Help ? Many Thanks

kershaws - Bury
Im trying to trace any of my mothers side from family in Bury and beyond. my mother was marjorie, her mother was margaret helen kershaw and brother james and sister Alice . their mother was Annie kershaw. all used to live in bury.

Hampton Ainsworth - Bury
Have HAMPTON AINSWORTH in 1861 census at LANGLEY and BROW,in the parish of PILKINGTON. He was born C1819 in Bury.His wife was BETSY b. C1831 in Bolton.On his son JAMES' marriage cert. in the same year Hampton's occupation was Cotton Manufacturer. James married Elizabeth Richardson in M/c.Cannot find any mention of his father in any BMD or other census.Does anyone know anything about him? Betsy was not James' mother.She may have been his 2nd wife.I have ELLEN AINSWORTH as grandmother with James' brother Robert in 1881 census in Accrington.

Margaret Walsh or Bond - Bury
My father was William John Walsh born 3rd March 1900 in Bury, he had an elder sister Margaret who married into the Bond family. Margaret had a daughter, Maureen who would have been born around 1932. We last had contact in 1948. Has anyone further knowledge?

Looking for Sharples - Bury
Looking for any details on the Sharples in or around Bury, for example : Lawrence Sharples (1838 - 189?) Born in Accrington Maried to Mary Sedgewick 12 kids - most born in Bury - can provide names/DOB of them all 1861 - lived at 9 Berry Yard, Bell Lane Bolton 1881 - lived at 5 SalfordSt, Bury, labourer in Iron Works Died before 1901 census wife remaried.

Hannah Kershaw-born 1864 - Bury
Seeking information on a Hannah Kershaw born about 1861 possibly living in household of Thomas Oldham as a lodger at age 20 in the 1881 British Census for Bury,Lancashire England. Her occupation is listed as a Cotton Rover. I have a Anna Maria Kershaw born February 24, 1861 to parents Gulielmi Kershaw and wife Mariae Mc Donnell. This Anna or Hannah married Ralph Warburton of the same town and came to the United States to reside in Rhode Island. Is anyone familiar with this person???? Thank you for your help.

Edwin Morley - Bury
Can anyone help, I am looking for information about Edwin Morley, son of Henry Morley, a harness maker. He married Elizabeth Clayton in July 1866 in Bury. Their children were Margaret, born 1868 in Edinburgh, Louisa born 1870 in Worcs, George Henry born 1871 in Sheffield, Clara born about 1875 in Sheffield and Edwin born 1878 in Manchester. George Henry married Phoebe Parry in 1896 in Manchester and they had Phoebe, Miriam, Lily, Ruth and George. If anyone recognises any of the above, I would love to hear from you. Thanks.

Witham (Whittam)/Randle - Bury
I am trying to find some details of a lady called Lizzie Randle who I know was living in Bury, in Croston St/Road., in 1924. Any information on her or Richard Thomas Witham(Whittam) would be appreciated.

Eliza Pierpoint Born Bury 1817 - Bury
I am looking for any information on my great great grandmother Elliza Pierpoint. She married John Welsh in 1837 at Winwick. They later lived in ST.Helens. I belive her fathers name was John Pierpoint. Can anyone help ?

Collinge/Booth Family Bury Lancashire - Bury
Searching for any information regarding George Collinge who married Sarah Ann Booth. I have most of the family tree when they moved to Canada. Looking for information regarding families that stayed in England.