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great granparents
- Liverpool
I would like to know if there are relatives or info about my great grandparents William Henry Cheers, wife Margaret Hannaway.
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Graneek family
- Liverpool
I am trying to find info about my relatives immigrated to Liverpool from Russia and lived
there in the beginning of 20's century.
In 1925 one of the brothers who immigrated and four his children - 2 sons (one of
them is my grandfather)and 2 dauhters - returned in Russia. Two other
brothers with their families stayed in GB. Relationships between
our families were interrupted because of Revolution in Russia.
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franklin
- Liverpool
is there anyone researching sailmakers in Liverpool around the early 1800's?
I am looking for a Franklin family in particular, who were originally from Stoke Demerel in Devon
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GREATBATCH
- Liverpool
ALFRED.G.J.GREATBATCH BORN 1900 IN LIVERPOOL. HIS FATHER WAS THOMAS BORN 1866 IN MARKET DRAYTON, SHROPSHIRE. THE FAMILY LIVED IN DERBY STREET, BIRKENHEAD, ACCORDING TO 1901 CENSUS. ANY INFORMATION PLEASE.
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William Finn
- Liverpool
My great grandfather William Finn is listed in 1901 cencus as living in Liverpool, born in Ireland. Wife called Hannah, 8 children, William, Michael, (my grandfather), Mary, Lena, Harry, Kate, Hannah and a son of 4 yrs. I am trying to trace anyone who knew of this family. My grandfather was killed in 1st World War and his wife, Sarah ne O'Brien lived at 2, Nightingale Court, Hopwood Street, Liverpool. My mother Sarah Finn was born in 1912 and she had a sister, Lily. I do not know if Lily was older or younger. Any Finns in Liverpool related to this family please get in touch.
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Powell&Wilcock
- Liverpool
I am lookin for any one who is connected to these
name's Thomas Powell and his wife Sarah Wilcock
Cheers Sheila
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Critchley-Davies
- Liverpool
Elizabeth Crithley Born at Liverpool married a Michael Joseph Davies who was born somewhere in Ireland, they had six or seven children, one Joseph, another George Frederick, born in Manchester in 1904. George was my husbands father, he moved to Kent and married Ada Wellard
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looking for information
- Liverpool
l am looking for information on john logan who was married to mary catherine maguire who had a barrow and lived off scotland road they're eldest son peter was my father he was born in 1910 and had siblings l only know the name of one brother frank
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WILLIAM STEWART
- Liverpool
Is anyone researching the family of William Stewart who was born in Ireland about 1842 and lived in Hanley Road, Liverpool in 1891? He moved to Liverpool from Co Durham. He was married to Annie Creek who was born in Australia and had children called Matilda, John, Jenny, Wesley and Harold - all born in County Durham.
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thomas clegg
- Liverpool
can anyone do a look-up on the 1861 census for a thomas clegg the 1901 census works back to thomas being born 1860 so would have been maybe months or 1 year old by 1901 he was living in rochdale,but before this moved around 1884-1885 in rochdale 1887- 1890 in chorlton in 1892-1897 in woodley cheshire any help will be gratefully received
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Zwletor/Zuletor
- Liverpool
I am searching for anyone with knowledge of this name. Antonia Zuletor married Ann Titherington circa 1871 and they had a son Henry Zwletor (the spelling changed at the birth of Henry) who married Hannah Sophia Johnson. Their children were Annie Sophia, Charles, James and Dorothea.
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john & ruth birmingham
- Liverpool
LOOKING TO TRACE THE BIRTH AND DATE OF MARRIAGE OF THE ABOVE PEOPLE BELIEVED LIVED IN THE WALTON/ANFIELD AREA OF LIVERPOOL 1928
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Corlett
- Liverpool
looking for information on margaret (nee brown) & james corlett in 1851 census they had william, thomas, james, margaret & I believe that they had another daughter called mary-ann
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tyrer
- Liverpool
looking for informatio of the tyrer's
Edward & Mary Ann and their children (i have annie/c b 1869c, ellen 1873c, mary elizabeth 1876c, jane 1879c, catherine maude 1880c, kate 1883 & alice 1886c) any more info would be grateful
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Reed, Liverpool
- Liverpool
Looking for any information relating to John William Reed, born 11/1/1899 died 2/1994 Knowsley
and Hannah Williams Reed, born 7/7/1903 died 3/1985 Liverpool. How may I obtain copies of obituaries?
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Ivor Francis Henwood
- Liverpool
I'm searching for my father Ivor Francis Henwood he was born in Liverpool 1916 if you have any info about his wereabouts please let me know by putting it here i be looking forward thankx Louis
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ROSS Descendents
- Liverpool
Looking for descendents of my grandfathers sisters: Ellen Alexandra ROSS(1869-1919) who married James McGOWAN (Publican)(had 4 daughters Florence, Ellen, Eileen, Lilian & 1 son James):
Lilian Georgina Mattie ROSS (1870-?) who married Patrick FERGUSON (Banker) (had 1 daughter Aileen). Other surnames believed to be connected LOWE, MYERS, CROMPTON, JOHNSON
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Adams/Aulds
- Liverpool
Looking for any information/leads - my G Aunt Harriet EMMA Adams(b.15/6/1884, Liverpool) married Samual Aulds (b. c1875)on 26th Dec 1904 at Christchurch, Tuebrook. Samuel lived at 34 Great Rock Street, Everton at the time of their marriage. I believe that they had 7 children, Sam, Emma, Frank, May, Bert (Albert?) & Kathryn (?). I have no informtion about any of the children and am not sure where to start as a look through the BMD Indexes hasn't revealed much!
Any guidance is greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance
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Scroggie
- Liverpool
Trying to find any information of my fathers family. His name was David Leonard Scroggie and he had a sister Elsie and a brothe Alan. He also had another sister who I think was called Eileen Any help appreciated Thanks Bev
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Knilands
- Liverpool
I am trying to trace the family name of my father's side.They came from Ireland in the 1800's the earliest I can find a mention of the name is in 1881 Cencus It mentioned Andrew (My G
Grandfather)and James Knilands (23) (25) respectively living at the house of their cousin Robert Phillips (32)and his wife Mary Jane (20)( who were both listed as coming from Ireland too.
Robert was listed as being a railway worker and My G Grandfather and his brother were listed as labourers. Robert had 3 children Andrew(10) Margaret J (8) Robert H (6).
Andrew married in 1889 Martha Inch who was also Irish Her father William was a Master Mariner but i dont know anything about him He had died before they got married.
I havent found the connection in Ireland yet but would like to trace the cousins Phillips .
thanks :)
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Connolly Patten
- Liverpool
Trying to find members of the Connolly and Patten families and their ancestors. My Grandparents were William Connolly 1914-c1990 (William was known by all as Bill and was a fanatical Evertonian who seemed to live for his seat in Lower Bullens!, His father was Daniel Connolly, a French Polisher we think, his Mother was Sarah Stewart who died in 1915 when Bill was just 14 months old, Daniel subsequently remarried and had another son called Patrick who was a well-known soap-actor ) married to Mary Ellen Henderson(known as Nellie, born in Burnopfield, Co. Durham and a Sister at Walton Hospital) they lived at Rudley Walk, Speke, Liverpool. On the Patten side, John Patten (1915-1982) Married to Ellen (Nellie) Almond 1920-1994 Harland Green, Speke, Liverpool.
That whole generation are gone now and I am wishing that I had started this search 20 years ago!
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connolly patrick
- Liverpool
i am looking for any info on patrick connolly born in county kildare ireland 1848, patrick was married to mary who was born in liverpool and they lived in the everton area (1881 census)he was a cab driver i belive he abandoned his family around 1891 and that there are other decendents in the liverpool area
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smith hayes
- Liverpool
i am looking for any connections with ralph smith who was born in liverpool 1855 he was married to sarah hayes and lived in the kirkdale area he was a carter and they had 4 children.
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FOSTER and ROGERS families
- Liverpool
Looking for information on the families of Abraham Foster, an Iron Moulder, and Sarah Rogers his wife. They probably married around 1840. At the birth of their daughter, Ellen, in 1848, they lived in Gregson Street, Everton. Abraham died before 1870, probably in 1860. Any information on their parents, other children etc.
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PALATINE STREET, FAIRFIELD, LIVERPOOL
- Liverpool
Seeking information about Walter WALKER, born approx 1877-81. Lived in PALATINE STREET in the Fairfield area of Liverpool. Had two sons, FREDERICK & JAMES WALKER and two daughters ALICE & POLLY. Any information re the family, descendants, or Palatine Street (believed now demolished) welcome, please, for family history research.
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melia - finnagan?
- Liverpool
looking for connections with Thomas Melia and Ann Melia nee finnagan? (spelling could be different to that on certificates) Know they had daughter Ellen born 17.1.1878 who married my great grandfather James Grigsby 20.2.1899 but can find no trace of their parentage any help? Thanks
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COXEAD IN WALTON
- Liverpool
TRACING FAMILY. ISABELLA HAD 12 CHILDREN,TOMMY BILLY FLO HILDA JOHN, JEAN ,MAY, OTHERS UNSURE OF NAMES.I AM GRANDAUGHTER TO ISABELLA, DAUGHTER OF JEAN.ANY INFO ON FAMILY MEMBERS WOULD BE APPRECIATED.MY MUM WAS BORN IN 1934.
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Taylor
- Liverpool
I am researching Thomas Taylor born 1823 in Liverpool. He married a Mary McCarthy (Born Kinsale Cork Ireland in 1833) They married in Sydney Australia in 1852. Children were Mary Ann & Thomas Taylor.
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NICHOLS - GREENFIELD
- Liverpool
Looking for any information about my Great Grandparents Joseph William Nichols Born c1840 & G Grandmother Annie Marie Elizabeth Greenfield born c1860 they lived for a time in Gonville Rd, Bootle. I beleive Joseph's father was a seaman.
Carl.
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Mary FLETCHER Born Ireland
- Liverpool
Looking for information on Mary FLETCHER born 1895 Ireland living Liverpool 1901 - Father John FLETCHER born 1869 Scotland Mother - Mary Unknown born 1871 Ireland
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peter family
- Liverpool
hi i,m looking for any peter decendents..
my great grandparents moved to liverpool in the late 1800.s......from wolverhampton and smethwick/stafford...so if any one with ties from the please let ne know...
many thanks
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doyle family name
- Liverpool
i,m also looking for " doyle " family the furthest back i can trace is william doyle d.o.b.1886
and his wife margaret doyle(no maiden name as yet)
d.o.b. 1869......and they moved to liverpool and had anastacia, thomas,william j. and margaret.so if anyone related please let me know...thanks ......
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Lowe family - Liverpool
- Liverpool
I am looking for any information about Moses Lowe, his wife Lucy Ann (Massey) and their children.
I have 1881 and 1891 census info.
One of their children is missing from the 1891 census, Ada Lowe born 1883.
Any info will be gratefully received.
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langan's 1846
- Liverpool
sailed on ship England - left liverpool, entered New York - names: patrick lanan 23 yrs old, rest spelled Langan, Biddy 4 yrs old, Elinor 20 yrs old, Frank 28 yrs old, Mary 26 yrs old, Mary 2 yrs old, Edward Born at Sea. A Patrick Lawless 20 yrs old traveled with. If you have any info regarding any Please help me out.
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DENNERLEY
- Liverpool
Seeking birth and/or marriage details of Martha DENNERLEY, born about 1850; she lists her birthplace variously as Liverpool and America in different censuses. She supposedly married James NORRIS in about 1867 in the Pilkington/Radcliffe area of Manchester, and had 6 children between about 1869 and 1882. Any references to the name or variants would be most welcome. Thank you. Roz
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John Sutcliffe 1846
- Liverpool
Hello I am trying to find information about my Great grandfather John Sutcliffe. I think he was born 1846 in Liverpool. Any help appreciated as I am just starting to find out about my family
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Massey - Liverpool
- Liverpool
I am looking for information about Lucy Ann Massey.
1881 census has her born Liverpool 1852, married to Moses Lowe, living Liverpool.
I am trying to find her before 1881, but with no joy. Can anyone help please?
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BARNES / HUGHES
- Liverpool
Hi any decendants of John T BARNES born 1850 in Bristol out there. He married first Alison of Scotland(nee unsure) and had the following children: John B:1875; Amelia B:1876; Joseph B:1880; Charles B1882; Jessie B:1886; Alice B:1889. Alison died and then he married Elizabeth HUGHES Born 1862 Liverpool - They had the following children: Ethel B:1896; Lily B:1899.
Ring any bells please get in touch.
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Parry family
- Liverpool
I am researching the family of my Great Grand mothers sister Emily Hewitt who was born in Knutsford Cheshire 1867. She married Joseph Parry from Toxteth Liverpool.I have found her in the 1881 census and other family members are Isabella Parry head of family aged 64, Joseph son aged 34, Emily Daughter-in-law aged 34 and Edith E parry grand-daughter aged 1 month.If this fits in with anyones research or you think you might be related in any way please get in touch.
Regards Adrian
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Wyatt at Whiston, Lancs., originally from Bristol area
- Liverpool
Looking for family descended from Hezekiah Wyatt (born Bristol / High Littleton area 1857. Census 1891 names wife Mary (born Whiston, Lancs.) Daughter Charlotte (age 14), James (9), Mary (6), Thomas (3). I believe there to be a further 9 children with my Grandfather Joseph ( born March 12, 1898) being the youngest. Thanks from Paul in Canada.
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any imformation
- Liverpool
I,m looking for any imformation on two girls names that appear on my G.Granddads death certificate. The names are Freda & Dororthy Frankland. Both girls where born around 1930, but sadly both girls died in the same decade within a year of eachother. I have no relations of that surname that i know of. GT.Granddads surname was (Singleton) so how or why they are on the certificate i have idea.
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Lister Thomas
- Liverpool
Thomas Lister was a master mariner, married Elizabeth Potter circa 1840. Information required about his parents/ siblings, also those of the wife.
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