COOK FAMILY. 1881 CENSUS. - Darlaston
I am looking for decendants of the COOK FAMILY who lived at No.3. Short Street, Darlaston, in 1881. On the 1881 Census the family were: Selena Cook (Head) 48 John, son 25 Samuel, son 17 Walter, son 14 Harriet, daughter 12 George, son 6 I would be grateful for any information on this family, especially JOHN. Thanking you, Rita

Thomas Myatt - Darlaston
3,Victoria Rd

Fining/Cannon/Canning/Marsden - Darlaston
I've found relatives living in Darlaston during the 1850's and 1860's. I know that two branches of my family (Patrick and Fanny Cannon with their young daughter and son, and Frederick and Ann Marsden & family)then moved over to Chesterfield, Derbyshire but they left relatives behind here in Staffordshire. Is anyone else researching these names in Staffordshire? I'd be happy to exchange information. Sal

POULTON/PAULTON family - Darlaston
I am looking for relatives of Mary Poulton/Paulton c1816 who married Phillip T Isaac. Mary was born in Darlaston, Staffordshire, Phillip was born in Barnstaple, Devon. After their marriage they lived in West Bromwich, Staffordshire. Mary's father was Thomas. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Pam

King Family - Darlaston
My g g grandad was b.Tamworth 1824 name Thomas King wife Sarah . Children Samuel James b 1854, George b. 1858, Jemima( my g. grandmother born a cripple)b.1860 , Agnes Alice b. 1862, John King b. 1866, Clara b. 1869. The family moved to Yorksire and lived at 15 Nostell Row near Wakefield W. Yorks. Jemima marr. Joseph Tunnicliffe my g grandad and had children Agnes A.b. 1882, Joseph b. 1884( my g dad ) Peter b. 1876 burr. in Wragby church in Nostell Priory grounds, John b.1888, William b 1889,Sarah b. 1874 d. 1901 and Samuel b. 1886. John King had a large family and I believe marr. Emily Woodcock and a lot of their children settled around Ackworth and Featherstone. My Mother would love any info from either Darlaston or Wakefield areas.

Family Names - Darlaston
CARLESS,CARELESS,FOSTER,HARPER,CRESSWELL,HATFIELD,CHILVERS,TRANTER. I am researching these family surnames in Darlaston and surrounding areas, all dates. Would like to hear from anyone else researching same. Joseph, John, Isaac Careless, Shadrach Foster,John, Selina, Phoebe Harper, Joseph & Emma Cresswell (nee Tranter), Sarah Hatfield, Harriet Chilvers.

Darlaston Families - Darlaston Green
I am researching my Darlaston-based family, surnames CARLESS, CARELESS, CHILVERS, FOSTER,HARPER, JONES, HATFIELD. Any information Darlaston & surrounding areas very welcome.

fletcher/horton - Darlaston Green
Any info on Thomas Fletcher born 1821 darlaston.Married Elizabeth Horton 1844. Children:- David,Paul,Thomas & George.

harper - Darlaston Green

geography question - Darlaston Green
A family member stated on a census for 1900 USA that he was from Birmingham. Is it logical someone from Darlaston may have claimed to be from Birmingham as it was more familiar to people in another country? I think I have found the family living in Darlaston in 1881.

Looking for Kendrick relatives - Daw End
Grandfather, Percy, born 1891, died 1915 WW1 in Loos, France. Lost touch with all Kendricks after. Believed he had brothers in Rushall area. Would like to hear from any relatives please.

Allen - Deadman's Green
Looking for info on Eliza Allen, b, abt.1828, Deadman's Green is not far from Checkley, Staffs

CARTWRIGHT, Delph - Delph
Richard and Phillis CARTWRIGHT had a daughter Caroline ( bapt. 22 Apr 1827)who married Joseph EADES 17 Oct.1842. Joseph died of cholera in the epidemic of 1849

Tongue 1700 - 1890's - Dilhorne
Anyone with any connection to the Tongue family from Dilhorne (or Cheadle or nearby villages)please make contact. Particularly interested in the following marriages: John Tongue & Ellen Nutt m. 1879; Thomas Tongue & Lydia Adams m. 1850; JohnTongue & Catherine Holmes m. 1809 (in Eccleshall); John Tongue & Ann Moss m. 1785; Thomas Tongue & Katharine Lightfoot m.1762.

Bettany - Dilhorne
I have quite a bit of info on Bettany's in and around the Dilhorne area I would be quite willing to share if anyone wants to contact me

Heath Families - Dilhorne
I am looking for connections with any HEATH family,in Dilhorne,Blythemarsh,Draycott,Caverswall, Forsbrook

Hammersley - Dilhorne
Rupert Hammersley was born in Dilhorne in 1815. His father is John. Interested in his ancestors and descendents.

Lamb/deakin - Dilhorne
Trying to find info on Sarah Lamb b.C1837 in Dilhorne parents John and Ann.She married John Deakin in Dilhornein 1862 and most of their children were christened at All Saints.After Johns death she married Edward Simester at Stone registry Office in 1896.

Harris. in Dilhorne - Dilhorne
My family history to date starts in Dilhorne, Staffordshire. G,G,G,Grandfather Robert Harris married a Sarah, and details are unknown at present. To date they had two children Enoch(G.G.Grandfather) born 1798. Baptised 4th November 1798 @ All SaintsChurch Dilhorne. Louisa Baptised 2nd October 1800 @ All Saints Church. Research so far looks as though Louisa may have married a Thomas Stirrup @ All Saints Church, found in I.G.I. My G,G,Grandfather as above had the occupation as a farmer, and owned Romer Farm, in Staffordshire. He married a Sarah Nicols/Nicholls on the 25th January 1819. spelt two ways on research info. They had the following children. Louisa, baptised 27th August 1820 @ Fulford. Staff. Sarah Baptised 9th December 1822 @ Fulford. Mary Ann Born 30th May 1824, Baptised 6th June 1824, @ Checkley,Beamhurst, Staffordshire. Married Sillitto(3rd) 1864-65 place unknown. Died 3rd October 1888 @ Alton, Staffordshire. Buried in Catholic cemetry, Alton. Enoch Born 29th September 1825, Baptised 2nd October 1825 @ Checkley. William, Baptised 17th June 1829 @ Checkley. Emily(Emila) in mormon records. Baptised 22nd November 1831, Checkley. Agnes, Baptised 1833 @ Checkley. Elizabeth, Baptised 1835 Checkley. Olive Catherine Baptised...

Addition to Harris in Dilhorne - Dilhorne
In addition to a previous entry I can now confirm that Robert Harris married Sarah Cash on 14th April 1796 and the farm called Romer is situated today at Burston, Staffordshire. It has also been found that Enoch Harris who married Emma Woolrich couldhave married a daughter of the previous owners of Romer Farm, as the Woolrich family owned it prior to my g,g,g,grandfather buying or renting from the woolrich family. If anyone can get me further back in time in finding Roberts father I would appreciate the help. Where is the best place to find this information or if you have this information please let me know.

JAMES-Bagnal-Bradshaw- Harris - Dilhorne
Staffordshire - All Saints Dilhorne records.Rupert James bachelor Collier 20 of Godley Brook Dilhorne B.15th May 1836 married Elizabeth Harris spinster 20 domestic servant of The Elms (possibly of Boundary near Dilhorne). Marriage date 24th May 1856 All Saints Dilhorne. Father's were George James deceased Collier and Thomas Harris deceased Blacksmith. George James Christened at All Saints Dilhorne 29th March 1782 (Father John James and Sarah) married Catherine Bradshaw on the 1st March 1819 Stoke upon Trent. (Probably All Saints Dilhorne). Banns of marriage between John James and Sarah Bagnal both of this parish were published in this church (All Saints Dilhorne) on three usual Sundays. Viz 3rd, 10th and 17th September 1775. James of this parish, bachelor and Sarah of this parish, spinster. Married in this church by banns this eighteenth day of September in the year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Five by me B Woolfe Clerk. Any connections please get intouch.

Bettany - Dilhorne
Interested in any info relating to Bettany family, who lived in Dilhorne or Cheadle

Hand - Dilhorne
I believe that the mary Hand mentioned as marrying William Pendleton was a direct ancestor, and the great aunt of a new family member just discovered in Ontario who is also researching her Hand connections.

Dilhorne - Dilhorne
Researching Chells of Dilhorne & Boundary

Joel Cartwright - Dilhorne
Correction to previous entry Joel Cartwright was born in Dilhorne ( a small village between Checkley and Stoke on Trent Staffs) He married Ann Marsh 1811 He was the son of Joseph and Sarah Catwright.Looking for any further information.I am the grt/grt grandaughter of Joel and Ann. Thank you Elizabeth

Thorley - Dilhorne
I am researching Henry Thorley(bn.1866 Dilhorne) m.Clara Brooks.Son of George Thorley bn abt 1812 m Fanny. Any details please contact.

Moreton-Brewood - Dilhorne
I am reasearching relatives of Samuel Moreton bn 1812 m.Sarah, and their son Benhamin Moreton bn.1852 m. Sussannah Weate of Brewood/Lapley Staffordshire.Any details please contact.

Harvey and Steel - Dilhorne
Does any one have any information on William Harvey who married a Mary Steel at All Saints, Dilhorne, Staffs on 28th April 1794? According to parish record he was a widower.

Mary Bettaney - Dilhorne
It is understood that Mary was born in Dilhorne around 1810. Her mother was Elizabeth and two of her sisters were named Elizabeth and Sarah. The birth certificate of Henry Mitchel in 1842 shows his mother to be Mary Mitchel formerly Bettaney. Any information about her would be welcome. The only trace found later is a broken cross which may relate to her death. It is propped up against St Giles R C Church in Cheadle. It reads "Mary Bettaney died 15 July 1848"

Brassington - Dilhorne
Any information please about James Brassington tailor and wife Mary Allman who lived at Church View Dilhorne in the late 1800's until mid 1900's.

Yates - Doxey
Joseph Yates born Doxey 1824. Living in Sheffield in 1871 and 1881. Married to Elizabeth.

Thorley & Wallis Families - Draycott in the Clay
Hi, is there anyone who is researching the Thorley & Wallis Families of Draycott in the clay, Staffordshire. My Gr, Gr, Grandfather was Joseph Thorley the son of Joseph Thorley & Mary Wallis of Draycott. Joseph arrived in New Zealand around 1865 via Australia (we think). His father was a Fruit Seller in Draycott. Does anyone have any early history of this region. Would love to hear from any relatives. I am researching the films of Birth, death and Marriages and it seems that the Wallis Family arrived in Draycott in the 1780's and the Thorley family have been there for generations. Regards Paul.

Robinson - Draycott in the Moors
Looking for connections to Hannah Robinson who married Samuel Heath in 1842 at Draycott

Jarvis, Joseph - Drayton Bassett
Joseph JARVIS (b abt 1765 Middleton, Warwickshire, d 1843 St Michael, Michaelston-super-Avon,Glamorganshire, Wales), married (1790 Aston Juxta Birmingham?), to Hannah WRIGHT (b abt 1772, d 1817 St Michael, Michaelston-super-Avon,Glamorganshire, Wales). Children born at Drayton Bassett between abt 1800 & 1812 include James, William, Thomas, John, Charles, Joseph, Samuel, Mary Ann, Obadah, Robert, Edwin. John went to Birmingham and married Ann KENDAL, younger children went to Glamorganshire. Any connections?

cockerams of drayton/bolehall - Drayton Bassett
looking for info on cockerams.James cockeram b 1883.father Thomas cockeram b 1859 mother Ann.Frank b 1885,Mary A b 1887, Emily b 1889,

Jackson / Glover - Drayton Bassett
Henry Jackson married Hannah Glover in 1807 in Drayton Bassett where he worked as a blacksmith. Any connection or information would be appreciated.

Granger family of Drayton Bassett - Drayton Bassett
Researching families and ancestors of Frederick William Granger and Elizabeth (nee Dewhurst) of Lone Oak, Drayton Bassett. Both died in 1942.

Powell - Drayton Bassett
Sophia Powell, my great great grandmother, was born in Bacton in 1798 to William and Mary Powell. Any information or connection would be appreciated.

Hewitt / Jackson - Drayton Bassett
William Geary Hewitt married Maria Jackson in 1845 in Drayton Bassett. They had eight children. Any information would be appreciated.

Jackson / Griffin - Drayton Bassett
Henry Jackson married Maria Griffin in 1857 in Drayton Bassett. Any information would be appreciated.

Information required. - Drayton Bassett
Looking for information on Josiah and Anne Storer. They had their first child John in 1772 so probably married about 1771. I am descended from their sixth child Thomas Storer christened 15.5.1785 in Drayton Bassett. Would appreciate any information on Josiah or Anne.

Morgan, Weaver Families - Dudley Port
looking for descendants of MORGAN and WEAVER families from the Dudley Port area 1800 - present day, also in family are the names ARTISS/ARTESS, BLEWITT,RICHARDS,ROBERTS families from same area.

Dudley, Worcester - Dudley Port
I have a Fredrick Foxall who married Eliza Weaver at St. Thomas, Dudley, Worcester, on 3 Dec. 1823. They had a daugher Ann (Annie) born about 1851. I am looking for any traces of the Foxall and Weaver families prior to 1823.

Abbiss.Haughton.Smith - Dudley Port
all of sedgley dudley Walsall 15/1900s James Edward Haughton marr, Annie smith,both age 23 St Matthews Walsalljan,1899,annie gives her father as Gilbert Smith Victullar ,have yet to find this grt grandfather ,

Bott Hadley - Dudley Port
I'm looking for a connection between the Bott family and the Hadley family. I found a marriagebetween the a Bott and a Hadley going back to around the 1700s

edward mills - Dudley Port
Am looking for any info on Abraham Mills, bornDudley Port 1829 Married Eliza Fleet. 11 children. Sarah William Mary Abraham George Thomas Edward Matilda Job Edith Arthur. Really like to know who Parents are!!! Maybe Edward and Mary? Thanks

Adams family - Dudley Port
Looking for ancestors of William Adams b:1848. His father was Edward. married:1868 Lydia Ruth Smith b:1843 of Sandiacre, Derbyshire

Adams Family - Dudley Port/Tipton - Dudley Port
Looking for information about Thomas Adams b.1783/4 (Dudley Port/Tipton) - married Ann - fisrt son Edward b.1810 (married Sarah and then Rebecca after move to Derbyshire.) My family line is from Edward John Adams b. 1838, whose son was William Henry Adams.

Williams / Brain - Dudley Port
Searching for any Williams - namely Charles c1872 brother of Thomas. And Harriet Brain ("canal people") who married Charles. any information gratefully received

Morgan Dudley Port - Dudley Port
I am seeking information on George Morgan (c1833) and his brother Samuel (c1839) sons of William Morgan (c1811) and his wife Hannah (c1811) who lived at Black Lane Oldland, Gloucestershire in 1841. George and Samuel subsequently moved to Staffordshire