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Lancashire UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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John Waldron - Kensington
Hi :) I'm trying to find any information about my Great Grandfather. His name was John Waldron. He was born abt. 1849 in Kensington, London. (I'm not sure where in Kensington so I hope this is right) (I'm trying to find his exact birth & parents) He married my Great Grandmother, Mary Goldworthy, in Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia, on 29 December 1872 They are both buried at the Carlyle Cemetery, Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia. Any information or ideas where to look, would be really appreciated.

Ingham's in Kenyon, Lancs. - Kenyon
Looking for any Ingham's in Kenyon, Lancs. My 3 x great grandfather, William Ingham was born in Kenyon around 1824 and I'm trying to trace any evidence of his parents or other relations in Kenyon at that time.

WORRALL - Kenyon
Trying to find any info on ELIZABETH WORRALL born in Kenyon in 1820. Parents were JOHN and MARY (possibly Lythgoe) ELIZABETH married JOHN STANLEY in 1845

Molyneux and Masons of Kirkby - Kirkby
I am researching the Molyneuxs of Kirkby; my grandmother was Margaret Mason (siblings Joseph, Alfred and Thomas); daughter of Jane Mason (n. Molyneux). Does anyone have any photos, etc. of Potters Pitts - now demolished?

MOTTRAM - BASSFORD - Kirkby
looking for information on Charles MOTTRAM and his wife Alice BASSFORD. Children were John, James, Phoebe, Charles, George, Joseph, Charles, Richard, Elizabeth and Thomas

Stephen CAVE - Kirkby
Looking for information on Stephen CAVE b1784 and his wife Ellen. Children were William b1807, John b1809, Robert b1811 and Ellen b1816

Kirkby Ireleth -Dixon / Lewis - Kirkby-in-Furness
Kirkby Ireleth is now known as Kirkby in Furness. Most of the villagers worked at the slate quarries.Next villages are almost "joined on" - Broughton West, Dunnerdale and Seathwaite. Thomas Dixon,29, lived in 1851 in an area of Kirkby Ireleth known as Kellet Ground with his wife Mary,22,-daughter, Ruth 3 months and in-laws - John Lewis,54, - wife Ruth ,48, - bro-in-law Joseph,13,- sis-in-law Ann 8 and sis-in-law Ruth,2 weeks. Next door but one ,at area of High Beanthwaite ,is Thomas Dixon,widower ,65 with daughter, Elizabeth,30 and what are (I believe ) at least 2 illigitimate grandchildren ! namely John ,4 Elizabeth ,4 - and also 1 year old Hannah ( the name of Thomas's late wife)and born in nearby Ulverston. If anyone can help with any details of this family I would be grateful, especially Hannah's maiden name.Thomas and Mary were my gr.gr.grandparents,- John and Ruth and Thomas and Hannah my gr.gr.gr.grandparents.

Agnes Postlethwaite - Kirkby-in-Furness
Looking for one of the many Victorian ladies of this name born in Kirkby who married Andrew Mackenzie in Stockton on Tees. Fahter William P. Any leads out there?

Seeking.....Broadley, Bradley - Kirkby-in-Furness
Well established families living/working around Kirkby Ireleth 1700-1850. Anyone encountered them? The Broadley men married Woodburn, Vickers,Thickstone, Benson

Cowley - Kirkdale
Looking for information on my Gt.Grandfather James Cowley b.1826 (approx.) who may have originated from the I.O.Man. He married Catherine Thomas b.1825 (approx.) at St Mary the Virgin, West Derby on 18.12.1847. They are listed on the 1881 Census asliving at 3 Halewood Road, Much Woolton with their three children including my Grandfather John Alfred Cowley. He married Agnes Ellen Jones (b.1866) of Llandegla, Denbigh at St Stephen's, Gateacre in 1895. They had one child, my mother, Agnes Irene who married my father Joseph Leonard Crompton of Widnes in 1925 at Kirkdale. There were three sons from this union John, Leonard and (me)Geoff. I married Lois Winifred Jones in 1956 at Mossley Hill Parish Church. We have one daughter Gillian Kay who married Grant Phillip Stanning in 1988 at Hartford, Northwich. They have one son Thomas born in January 2000. If anyone can connect in any way please get in touch.

Mcguinness - Kirkdale
trying to locate info on john and ruth mcguinness dated approx 1890 gave birth to a daughter jane in the yr 1893. any help would be greatly appreciated.ruths maiden name was watts, john was a merchant seaman

Saunders - Gates - Kirkdale
Hi I'm looking for any infomation on these families - especially William Albert Saunders (my Grandfather) born 1895 in Kirkdale West Derby. His parents were George Henry Saunders and Mary Jane Gates. From the 1881 census I have found George Henry Saunders family details as follows; Dwelling: 77 Latham St Census Place: Kirkdale, Lancashire, England Source: FHL Film 1341882 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 3682 Folio 96 Page 9 Marr Age Sex Birthplace George SAUNDERS M 36 M Kent, England Rel: Head Occ: Stoker Steamboat Caroline SAUNDERS M 37 F Kent, England Rel: Wife George H. SAUNDERS U 16 M Kent, England Rel: Son Occ: Telegraph Messenger Mourd M. SAUNDERS U 4 F Liverpool, England Rel: Daur Albert E. SAUNDERS U 2 M Liverpool, England Rel: Son Caroline M. SAUNDERS U 11 m F Liverpool, England Rel: Daur However I have not found details of William's siblings and cannot find details of the family in the 1901 census. William died in 1977 and is buried here in New Zealand.The details of his life in England are sketchy to say the least. Any infomation at all would be great to know.

Researching David Manson Ireland /Kirkdale - Kirkdale
David Manson born Ireland 1859,ships boilermaker, married to Jane born Ireland 1861, family William b1882, Margaret b1884, Gordon b1886, Elizabeth b1888, Lydia b1889, Jeannie b1892, Joseph b1899. Family resident 1901 Newman Street, Kirkdale, Liverpool. My GGreat Grandfather, and his familly. Any info about them, espescially the Irish lineage, greatly appreciated.

gribbin - Kirkdale

WILLIAMS-SULLIVAN c.1900 - Kirkdale
Charles Williams (Heriot St.)married in 1897 Agnes Sullivan (Epsom St.). Am looking for descendants and ancestors. Their oldest child was Helen Williams who married Glenn Shields and moved to NYC in 1919.

Stinchcomb - Kirkdale
My great-grandfather, Henry William Stinchcomb, was in a workhouse in Kirkdale. I would like to know more about him while he was there, his wife and his decendents.

Dalling / Ball - Kirkdale
David William Dalling married Margaret Ball in 1889. They had five children. Any connection or information would be appreciated.

kehoe - Kirkdale
family searching into relatives by name of kehoe, Thomas and Mary married in 1899 then lived in Kirkdale. My grandfather was John Michael, he had a sister Anastasia, and a brother Walter.Would love to find out more.

moore - barry - Kirkdale
looking for details of Moore family my grandfathers name was Anthony Moore born 1800's who married Winifred Barry born 1886 died 1979 they had 4 sons Jimmy, Arthur ,William, Chris,two daugthers Florence ( died at 2 yrs of age, Nancy. The family livedin the scotland Road end of liverpool.

Finnis Family - Kirkdale
Does anyone know anything about Joseph Finnis who lived in Stour St at the time of his marriage to Ruth Smith also of Stour St.Ruth lived with her parents James and Ruth. Joseph lived in Becket Street in 1901 with his brother Henry and John along with Rosan his mother and stepfather Duncan McIntyre and step-siblings.Joseph later settled in Orrell Park.

Spicer - Kirkdale
Looking for any details on Francis Edwin Spicer and Adelaide Catherine Spicer nee Seabyer, married 25th Dec 1887 St Athanasius, Kirkdale. Children Elizabeth Ellen Born 1890 Francis Edward Born 1893 George Stephen Born 1895 Frederick Albert Born 1901

SPICER FAMILY - Kirkdale
Looking for children of the following Elizabeth Ellen Vaughan nee Spicer & Charles Vaughan, married Aug 1913 Frances Edward Spicer & Martha Ann Spicer nee Owen, married Sept 1920. Frederick Albert Spicer & Hilda Spicer nee Hayes, married march 1931

GIBBINS/EYRE/GULLIN CHETWYN - Kirkdale
Any information re James Gibbins born(c1846) and Emma Gibbins nee Eyre b(c1843)Emma's parents John Eyre b (c1802) Dervy Gullin Eyre nee (Chetwyn?)and their children Ellen E Gibbins b(c1869)and William Chetwyn Gibbins b (c1872). In the 1881 census they were living in Selwyn Street

john may - Kirkdale
trying to locate family of john may,who in 1901 lived at 13 macbeth street kirkdale

robinson from kirkdale - Kirkdale
emily robinson married henry thomas or thomas henry.she had sisters jane and ellen and brother robert samuel.their parents were jane hall and robert samuel robinson,again unsure of dates,apart from emily who was born abt 1900,kirkdale area.

Chapman,Richardson - Kirkdale
John Richardson m Sarah Chapman July 12 1835 in Kirkdale Yorkshire. I know of one son George, born 1842 in Kent. Looking for any info

Jackson / Dalling - Kirkdale
William Jackson married Margaret Dalling in 191. They had five children. Any information or connection would be appreciated.

Dalling / Heron - Kirkdale
William Dalling married Agnes Heron in 1858. Any connection or information would be appreciated.

nimmo - Kirkdale

HUGHES - Kirkdale
Looking for information on Herbert Hughes, born December 25, 1884, apparently in Kirkdale, probably in the Liverpool area. He emigrated to Ottawa, Canada, in 1914. Wife's name was Rose. There were eight children, Eric, Marjorie, Norman, Ena, Keith, Arthur, Nora, Betty.

Dalling Herron - Kirkdale
William Dalling and Agnes Herron are my gt grandparents,they lived in Kirkdale liverpool in 1881, children were Thomas, David William, Agnes, Mary, Margaret and Nathaniel. Looking for more information.

mary ann sophia Fisher/Blackburn/thompson - Kirkdale
If any of the family of Rosie a Williams Dolly or bobby was in the Palistine army of Broadway thompson/thomson their children was Emlin? and ging? any information gladly appricated

gibbons, kirkdale, westminster road - Kirkdale
researching the family of thomas gibbons b.1852 crowton cheshire. he married anne roberts, b. whitford 1852. thomas was a saddler. he had three sons, john james gibbons, robert thomas gibbons, apprentice saddler william roberts gibbons.

Knight - Kirkdale
Looking for information etc. on Edward Knight possibly born in Ireland, was either horse keeper or coalman in Celia Street. Married a Jane Roberts from Denbighshire, Wales and had children Lilian, John, Edward and Ada (my grandmother). Ada worked in the Match Factory before her marriage to Thomas Fearon in 1923.

Lawson, Johnson - Kirkdale
Looking for any info. on George Lawson, married Annie Johnson 1905 in Liverpool. My father, Charles Emmerson, was born to them in October 1912 and I am having trouble locating any further information, such as siblings of which I know there were many. George was son of Alfred Lawson who owned a paint manufacturing business in Liverpool in the early 1900's.

Samuel Kelly Crosbie, Kirkdale - Kirkdale
Researching the families and spouses of Samuel Kelly Crosbie, b.1850 Scotland. Catherine Woods, Isabella Smith, Samuel William Crosbie, Hugh Crosbie and Margaret Black. All were resident in or around the Kirkdale area of liverpool, between the period 1850 to 1960.

Cavanagh family - Kirkdale
Looking for details on Kavanagh/Cavanagh family who first appear on 1851 census, Francis and Elizabeth Kavanagh from Ireland. Francis not alive in 1861 census. Children Thomas, Catherine k.a. Kate, Jane, Laurence Francis, Francis. Laurence Francis Cavanagh was with mother borther Thomas and sister Kate. Laurence m Martha Jenkins and their children Elizabeth H (m John Gifford 1899, daughter Elizabeth born 1890), Frank, James, Martha, Thomas, Catherine Theresa & Lawrence. Martha had son Lawrence b 1910, Catherine had dau Martha 1911, Catherine Theresa m Arthur Jacks 1917 and had son Herbert Jacks 1919

TRYING TO TRACE MOTRAM - Kirkdale
LOOKING FOR WILLIAM MOTRAM LIVING IN KIRKDALE HE WAS ONE OF NINE OR TEN CHILDREN AND MUST BE ABOUT 65 ISH OTHER NAMES KNOWN JUNE EDITH

dignam - Kirkdale

Mitchell/Kelso - Kirkdale
Looking for any relation of Owen Mitchell b Ireland aged 35 in 1901 dockworker m Sarah Kelso b Liverpool aged 27 in 1901. Daughters Jane and Mary aged 7 & 4 in 1901. Daughters married names Kewn and Macracken?(not sure of spelling. Known to be living in Liverpool during WW2) Also son John aged 1 in 1901 AKA James Buckley he was my grandfather and lived near Wrexham.

Scott - Kirkdale
Anyone rearching W.F.Scott married Harriet Light 1908.They had children William John Scott and John Blair Scott. They lived at 54 Elstow St, 46 Smith St, Fonthill Rd, 103 Latham St and 21 Vesuvius St.Kirkdale. Can anyone take photos of their residences for me as I live in Australia. Thank you Helen

TOOGOOD - Kirkdale
I am trying to trace descendants of Mary Jane Toogood(nee Wheeler) who lived at Smeaton St Kirkdale in 1901 she was my grandmother's sister. Born Longbridge Deverill wilts 1866

Kirkdale Yorkshire - Kirkdale
Any of the Usher Snowden Snowdon family links here please

MAKIN, Joseph - Kirkdale
I'm looking for any information on Joseph Makin, born in Kirkdale about 1800 and his wife Eleanor, also born in Kirkdale about 1800. They were married about 1820 and had at least eight children; John, Joseph, Ann, Jane, Mary, Alice, Thomas and Sarah.

Martin/Davis - Kirkdale
Looking for any information regarding Edith martin born 1908 and John Davis who married in 1930 in Kirkdale, had three sons, Brian, Michael & John who went to orphanages in 1940's. Have dates, certificates and some details but looking for other descendants if possible or people that knew them.

Mailer-Young - Kirkdale
Looking for descendants of Mailers and Youngs who lived in Kirkdale. A tombstone in old Aucterarder cemetery says my great grandfather, Thomas Will Mailer (1840-1905)is buried in Kirkdale Cemetery. His death certificate says Wellhill Cemetery, Perth. He had 10 children. Those who may have lived in Kirkdale or Garston area are: William, Robert, Mary Mailer Lord, Janet Thomson Mailer, Alexander(Sandy), and Peter. My grandfather, Jack Mailer, grew up in Garston area and immigrated to the U.S. If you are in this family, I have information on your U.S. cousins to share.

Bunker Family - Kirkdale
I am looking for any information on the family of Charles Bunker of Kirkdale who in 1848 was listed as a Merchant. His daughter Margaret married Mr Richard Wilkinson Robinson of Bootle. Richard was listed as a Merchant as was his father whose name was either James Rowlandson Robinson or Thomas Rowlandson Robinson. Margaret and Richard moved to Sydney Australia where they had 3 children before moving back to England and had another child. Their daughter Margaret married Dr Robert Walker.

Hornby or Bolton Family - Kirkdale
Hi, I'm trying to trace any relatives of Daniel Hornby Bolton born in Kirkdale, Liverpool around 1888. His father was Richard Bolton who ran a pub I think, and he had a sister Harriet. Richard's wife was Harriet Jones from Fitz in Shropshire, sadly she died young in 1891. Her sister, Martha married Arthur Hornby, also from Kirkdale, hence Daniel's middle name. Daniel lived in Kirkdale and was married to Mary Connolly around 1912, but I have no further record. If this rings any bells, please get in touch. Many thanks.

Grundy of Kirkdale. - Kirkdale
Researching William and wife Mary E Grundy who lived in Harebell St Kirkdale in 1881. Children were Frederick,William,Mary E and Walter. Any information most welcome. Thankyou. Alan

Browns from Townsend Street. - Kirkdale
Am looking for anyone who knows anything about John Brown b.1878, his wife Phoebe Taylor b.1877 & their children, William b.1896, John b 1899-1900 & Edward b.1903. they lived at 12 Townshend st, St.Martins, Liverpool. John & Phoebe were married in 1895 in Liverpool. John worked on the docks & ships in Liverpool. This is my husbands family & we would love to find out more about them.


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