George Hesketh (Nov 09 Green)
I'm looking for any information about George Hesketh born c1825 in either Ashton in Makerfield or Pemberton. He married Elizabeth Schofield in about the 1840's ( she came from Crossens near Southport according to the censuses) but I've not been able to find the marriage. He moved to Parr in St. Helens after his marriage and raised a family. I found him on the 61,71,and 81 censuses but I need to find him earlier. Hope someone can help.

James Lowe in Ashton-in-Makerfield (Nov 09 Red)
I am searching for any information connected to a "James Lowe" born circa 1790 in Lancashire whose parents were "James & Mary" and who were most likely from "Ashton-in-Makerfield". Any help would be greatly appreciated Ian

Humphreys (or other spelling): (Apr 09 Green)
I am trying to trace a relative with the surname Humphreys (not sure of spelling) who owned a cafe located opposite the market in Ashton in Makerfield, Lancashire, in the early 1900's. Last known to be there in the early 1920's

record mill york road. (Sep 08 Red)
iam looking to find any pictures of the above mill where my mother once worked or if any one can stear me in the right direction to find them

John LITTLER and Catherine HASLEDINE (Aug 08 Red)
Researching John LITTLER b. 25/09/1765 and his wife, Catherine HASLEDINE born ? unknown. John & Catherine married at St. Oswald, Winwick on 31/01/1788. I know of two children of John and Catherine: James b. 1788 and John b. 1790. Catherine died c. October 1894. Does anyone have any info on any of the mentioned people? Thanks for reading.

barton crank (Jul 08 Red)
trying to find more on my g/grandfather john barton, born ashton about 1822,don't know his father or mothers names, or anything about his family,on his marriage certificate,1847,he say's that his father was peter crank,john barton,spent his life living in liverpool,can anybody help with john barton, or his family in ashton, or the cranks family, in ashton.

Pullar / Hollin Hey (Jul 08 Red)
Looking for information on Hollin Hey / Was it a farm ?Does anyone remember the name Pullar from there ?

Corcoran/Ormshaw (Mar 08 Red)
I am hoping to make contact with some of my father's family. John Patrick Corcoran was born in Ashton-in-Makerfield in May 1914. (lived at 14 Bryn Road). He had a sister Elizabeth Ellen (Nellie.) Their parents were John Patrick Corcoran (b1885 in Cloonfad I believe,Ireland) and Mary Jane (nee Ormshaw b1884 Ashton in Makerfield). John Patrick Sr was a colliery electrician. The family came to New Zealand around 75/80 years ago. (they returned to the UK for a short period, but did come back and settle in New Zealand). Nellie died young, but I believe she married and had a child (the husband and child returned to the UK after Nellie's death.) If anyone can help me with any information - especially tracking down Nellie's child (a boy I think) I would be grateful. Kind regards

HOLLANDS. HURSTS .BROWN.CROMPTON (Feb 08 Red)
my family are hurst of ashton my dad george was a twin to hellen born 27th aug 1919... my grandfather was james hurst who married lucy jane foster. so simm and cromptons are also relative. anyone know anything about my family? my mums parents where joseph brown from newton her mum was elizabeth holland who was daughter of john holland and sarah ann langley from wirral there is no one left to help me with this tree can you ?

Fairhurst Duckworth (Oct 07 Green)
My Great Grandfather James Duckworth b1871 married Eliza Fairhurst b1874 at Bartholomews Church, Westhoughton in 1894. They had 4 children Martha, Henry (Harry), Thomas and Violet. I cannot trace Eliza's family as there were many Fairhursts in that area at the time. Her father's name and profession is missing from the marriage certificate but it does show that James and Eliza shared the same address at the time of marriage. Around 1906 James and the 4 children moved across country to Northumberland where he and his new wife (partner?)also from Ashton in Makerfield / Westhoughton area, had four more children. The second wife was also called Eliza but nee Simmons. I can not find a death date for the first Eliza Duckworth nee Fairhurst and divorce was very uncommon in those days. Can anyone help? It sounds like it could be a well kept family secret or a scandal of the time?! All help in tracing Eliza Fairhurst and her family would be greatly appreciated.