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McGinn or Ellor
- Ardwick
Any information on Emmalina McGinn, mother of son Percy Ellor who was born March 19, 1889?
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Pearce Family of Ardwick..Lancs
- Ardwick
Searching for any info on any descendents of the Pearce Family (1881) of 3 Brierley Ave. Ardwick. and (1901) 2 Brampton St. Ardwick. My gg aunt was Harriet Pearce nee Wheeler
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GUEST.Robinson,Worsley,Heath
- Ardwick
I'm looking for information on George Edward Guest b04/01/1877 son of George and Mary Ellen Guest nee Ryde, Yorkshire. He married a widow Mrs Ada Worsley nee Robinson b.Toxteth. Ada had Edith M Worsely and then George, Nellie, Ida,Florence"Florrie" Guest
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nee Guest from Ardwick Manchester early 1900's Gorton
- Ardwick
I am hoping to contact friends or relatives of the children of George Edward Guest b1877 and Ada Guest formally Worsley nee Robinson c1865. Ada was left with the children and they all married. George 1901 my line.
Nelly c1904 m Bernard Routledge, lived Argyl St Gorton.
Ida c1905 m Sid Benson, lived Manchester and Rhyl North Wales
Florence R 'Florrie'c1906 m Fredrick Dentith had child Graham Dentith c1935 ?Longworth Rd Redish Stockport.
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Marsden Family from Ardwick
- Ardwick
William Marsden and his children Elkanah, Joseph, Mary Jane and Frances lived in Ardwick in 1871. His Mother-in-law, Frances Collier also lived with the family. William's wife, Maria is not listed but I have info that she remarried to Robert Ashcroft. I'm trying to find more information on Frances Collier born about 1819, his husband Fredrick W. Collier b. about 1812. Any other information on this family would be greatly appreciated.
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york andwick(or ardwick)
- Ardwick
looking for a john hague b.1865 lancs.census york andwick no such place,could it be ardwick ?
married polly loxley b.1866, also same district.
moved to sheffield late 1800s.
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McLoughlins and Carolans
- Ardwick
Looking for family tree information relating to McLoughlins, Wilkinsons, Egertons and Carolans in Ardwick St Silas, Chorlton, Manchester
Some relevant addresses - Broom St, Red Bank, Ancoats Place. Egerton family originate in Shropshire and McLoughlin, Wilkinson and Carolan from Ireland.
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Kirby Family
- Ardwick
I am looking for any information on George and Mary Ann Kirby who lived in Ardwick from 1871 to 1891 (at least). George and Mary Ann had several children, including Thomas (born abt. 1863), George (born abt. 1864), Sarah Jane (b. abt. 1866), James (b. abt. 1870), Mary H. (b. abt. 1878, Frances (b. abt. 1882), Polly and Alfred.
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James Taylor
- Ardwick
Seeking info on James taylor, b; Urmston, 1842 and married to Mary Robinson from Wardlow, Derbyshire, 1865. Some descendants are in the States.
Cheers
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williams family
- Ardwick
can anybody help with info on harold williams who married alice shurmer and had a daughter hilda they lived at school house next door to stanley grove school where he was the caretaker of the school hilda was born about 1920
many thanks
jean
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Johnson / Haughton
- Ardwick
I am looking for any information on John Johnson b.1866 Ardwick and his wife Margaret Haughton b.1868 Ardwick - in the 1871 Census he was living at Brewery Street, Bradford, Lancashire. Any information would be appreciated.
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Yates
- Ardwick
Some help please, I am looking for information regarding Richard Yates b.1802 born in Ardwick and his son John Yates b. 1832 also born in Ardwick who on the 1861 Census lived in John Street, Ardwick his occupation was a milkman and in the 1871 Census he lived on Garibaldi Street also in Ardwick, whilst living there he was a milk dealer.
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Coal Miner
- Ardwick
Help please, I am looking for any information on a John Yates b.1861 in Ardwick. On the 1881 Census he is employed as a Coal Miner and living in Warrington, Lancashire. Any help would be much appreciated.
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Tarlton and Waller Families
- Ardwick
Looking for descendants of these families. Lydia Tarlton b. 1825 at Hollcombe, Derbyshire, gave birth at Ardwick to an illegitimate son Ernest James Tarlton in 1852. In 1855 she married a John Whalley b. abt. 1833 at Manchester Cathedral. The son thereafter was known as Ernest James Tarlton Whalley; whether by adoption, deed or common usage we don't know. In 1881 EJTW married Marian Waller. Her father, Frank Waller, was an optician in Ardwick. My wife is a granddaughter of EJT and Marian Whalley. Two of Marian's brothers were newspaper reporters of note. The family had significant musical achievements . . . possibly the musical genes also came from the Waller family.
Any connections? Stan
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Stevenson
- Ardwick
Ralph Stevenson lived in 17 Baker St Ardwick in 1881, by 1901 he was in 15 Molyneux St Sth Manchester. He was married to Mary Ann Fennell from Macclesfield. They had a daughter, Beatrice b. 1880, and a son, John 1882. Ralph (b. Gratton (Horton Parish) Staffs 1854) was a cabinet maker, but in later years ran a cab. His brother, my g-grandfather, James Stevenson, came to Australia in 1884. Any information about this family, please.
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Appleton
- Ardwick
Looking for information about the Appleton family.
I have found William Henry Appleton b.1887 and Arthur James Appleton b.1862. Prior to this the family came from the Warrington/Burtonwood/Farnworth area. Main occupation of most males in the family was file cutting.
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Belton Burns family, ardwick
- Ardwick
William Belton Burns married Susannah Ball 1867 St Marks, City Rd, M/cr. Name later changes to just 'belton'. His father Peter Belton Burns. Does anyone recognize these names ?
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Cunliffe Gorton/Ardwick 1902
- Ardwick
Margaret Cunliffe born 1902 or 1903, one of five sisters married John Holland 1927. She died 1933. Her father was William Cunliffe, a seaman. She was a shop assistant living in Armitage Street in the year of her marriage. Any info or details about her or her family much appreciated.
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Buckley families
- Ardwick
Does anyone know of a James buckley who was a Police sergeant in 1871 at his son William Buckley's wedding to Alice Redhead in Ardwick, Manchester. William Buckley b:1850 and alice b:1852 had 3 children - William N, Stanley R and Lily all born in Ardwick before moving to Pendleton by the 1881 census. Do any of these names sound familiar to anyone? Thank you.
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Name origins
- Ardwick
Does anyone know of the origins of the christian name ROMAINE? both my grandfather and paternal uncle's middle name was Romaine - maybe there is more, but it is only these two that I know of. They were born/lived in Ardwick in the late 1800s. Any ideas would be appriciated. Thanks
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BOYLENS
- Ardwick
Hi looking for 'BOYLENS' very large family that lived in Ardwick from 1900 up to the 1960's great grandmother Mary (known as Polly) and great grandfather was William, they had around 15 children so there should be lot's or rels out there.
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KNOWLES, Margaret
- Arkholme
Robert Ireland, bap. 8-1-1795 at Arkholme, m. Margaret Knowles on 20-11-1819. She b. 1792 at Caton, Lancs.
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TOWERS, Mary
- Arkholme
Mary Towers m. William Ireland on 1-6-1846 at Melling. She d. Apr 1876 at Arkholme/Melling.
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SNAB GREEN
- Arkholme
MY grt grt grt grt grandmother was called Sarah she came from SNAB GREEN and married RICHARD LEYTHAM OF HEYSHAM I do not know her surname.she wwas born about 1760. Did she marry in ARKHOLME? what was her surname?
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Croft family of Arkholme
- Arkholme
John Croft b. 1791c m Agnes b.1818c
1841 census Sunnybank Arkholme: head John Croft age 50 agri-labourer, wife Agnes age 40, son John Croft age 20, son Thomas Croft age 20 shoemaker. Also had daughter Mary Ann age 15 who had a son called George (I think) b. 1846c
Thomas went on to marry Hannah Bradley and their children were John, Thomas, Elizabeth, William, Agnes, Mary Ann who married David Proctor in 1889 and became my g grandparents, and Margaret
Anyone have any further info on this family I have reached a dead end!
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Baldwins of Waterloo and Ashton
- Ashton Moss
The Baldwins moved here from Keighley and Colne 1n approx 1870's headed by Farrow/farrer/Farrar Baldwin son of Andrew Baldwin and Mary Farrer.Lived in Waterloo Ashton-u-lyne .Farrer was married to Jane Jones and there children were Mary Ellen,Andrew,David and my gr grandma Bertha. Anyone with any interest in the Baldwins please get in touch. I have a lot of info that I will share
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Talbot - George Vernon Daniel Talbot
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
looking for any information on the family my Grandfather George Vernon Daniel Talbot. I belive he was born in Goven Lanarkshire 24th July 1894 but was raised in Ashton In Makerfield. The name George Vernon Daniel Talbot is from the birth records in the Scotish PRO, but on his childrens birth certificates he is named as George Daniel Vernon Talbot. This may be an error on the original records in Scotland.
His father was William Vernon Talbot and his mother was Alice Maud Upton. They were married in the parish of Flixton Lancs on 9th June 1892.
Siblings - Daisy b 1897-96
- Matthew b 1897 - 96
- Alice M b 1899
If anybody has any further information they would like to share I would be very greatful.
I can supply quite alot of information about his desendents.
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Marsh, Pierpoint
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
I am researching the Marsh family history, especially Martha Marsh and William Pierpoint who lived in Ashton c. 1800-1830. Any info. on these two would be appreciated
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Nicholson/lowe Family Tree
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
I amresearching my father's family of Nicholson and my mother's family of Lowe. The Lowe family came from Downall Green and the Nicholson family from Winstanley. I am currently looking for Thomas Ascroft my father's gt grandfather. He was a Stonemason and the father of Sarah Ascroft
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Pierpoint, Lowe
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
My ancestor, William Pierpoint (b.1785 in Ashton)was the son of Ellen Pierpoint (b.1764) and William Lowe. I would like more information on William Lowe and his family.
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Cunliffe
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
Ashton-in-Makerfield Cunliffe's
JOHN CUNLIFFE b.1827 d. 1876 married
MARY SHAW b.1835 d.1921
children-- George, Ann, Henry,Catherine,Margaret,Ellen,William,
Elizabeth,Mary,Thomas,Samuel and John.
HENRY, married MARGARET CATHERINE ASHTON,b.1860
illegitimate daughter of Jane Ashton and John Speakman.
Margaret Cunliffe b.1863 married Thomas Lewis.
ELIZABETH married Henry Woodward.
Can anyone connect to these families?
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Cunliffe, Fairhurst.
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
Looking for info on Joseph Cunliffe b 1846-47 c, in ashton-in-Makerfield, & his wife Mary nee Fairhurst, b 1849-50 c, in Billinge. Who were their parents, when & where did they marry.In 1891 census they lived at Harvey Lane Golborne & had 8 Children.Would like to hear from any decendants.
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Gough,Littler
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
Searching for baptism or other information on Frederick Gough born here 1825/6 and marriage of his parents Henry(Harry)Gough amd Mary Littler(born Ashton le Willows) Henry was agent to Gerard Family in 1825/31.Other children, Harriet b. Ashton and Mary and Louisa b. Hindley
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Banks, Cunliffe,
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
James Banks born 6 Feb 1833 Ashton in Makerfield
Parents, William and Alice Banks
James Banks married Jane Cunliffe 11 July 1854
Ashton in Makerfield, Jane died 1866
2nd marriage, James Banks and Mary Ann Jackson
4 March 1869 Ashton in Makerfield
Mary Ann Jackson born 1849
Parents, John Jackson and Rachel Plumpton
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Heaton - Hurst
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
Has anyone got these people in their family tree? Samuel HEATON, collier, age 20, son of James, also a collier, married 1873 to Ann HURST, age 24, dau of William, a day wage man. Witnesses Catherine SHAW and John Heaton. At Sims Lane End in the 1881 census.
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Marsden
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
My ancestor Henry Marsden and his brother James were baptised in Ashton in 1795 and 1798. Their father is shown as John Marsden but no other information is given. Henry later moved to Croston, but I have been unsuccessful in finding any more about either his brother or his father. If any researchers of Marsdens in this area have any information that could be of help, I would be grateful to hear from them. Thankyou.
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BOFFEY
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
Robert BOFFEY, farmer, born in Acton near Nantwich, Cheshire, in 1803,took his wife, Mary BURROWS, and children to Brynn, Ashton in Makerfield sometime after the 1851 census. My great grandfather, John PERCIVAl, son of Martha BOFFEY & John PERCIVAL was born in Brynn in August 1852. Mary died in 1858, the same year as two of her teenage children. Robert died in 1878.
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PILLING FAMILY
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
i am looking into the pilling family my granda john pilling was born 1876 ashton in makerfield but moved to durham area and married janet berry in 1906 his parents were richard and alice pilling
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CRANK Family
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
looking for any thing on the CRANK's Ashton in Makerfield from 1781, a Peter Crank married a Mary
Litler born abt 1781, D of John LITLER & Isabella
Birchall BORN ABT 1740, or any of their family cheers
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William CRANK
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
trying to find anything on a William Birchall CRANK born abt 1818 ( was down as BANK in 1871 cenesus) married a Sarah Naylor 1844
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