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Arthur Pickup Dear Sir/Madam, I am going through the effects of my late father and have found an early WWI postcard, addressed to an Arthur Pickup Esq who lived on (no number) Hesketh Lane, Tarleton. The card is clearly from a soldier, presumably a regular, or called-up reservist, who was undergoing training near Sevenoaks, Kent on 2nd December 1914. The soldier signs off as "T.K." Is there a local historian in the village who might be able to help me with the context of this card? I can think of no link between my family, who came from Ireland/settled in Liverpool in the late 19th century, other than the remote possibility that the "K" is for Kehoe. Who Mr Pickup was I have no idea, nor do I know why TK wrote (fairly informally) to him. Any help you provide will be much appreciated. Kind regards, |
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NOLA Having read David Carr's letter about the Hind Family it brought a few memories to mind when he mentioned the tune 'Nola'. Richard Dowling Playing 'Nola' Enjoy the music Mr Carr. Susan Wilson. (nee Hodson) 23rd February 2010 |
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HIND FAMILY This may seem like an odd letter and it is, in a way. It has nothing to do with any relatives from Tarleton but a friend of my late brother Eric. I grew up in Southport and came to Canada with my late wife, Jean in 1952 age 24. I am now 82 and like many older people I think about happy times in my life. I suddenly started to hum "Doll Dance" and my present wife Ella and I did a little dance to it! It reminded me of my late brother's friend Eric Hind who would come to our house and with the greatest of ease sit down at the piano and play for us. The above named was one of the tunes I remember him playing.I also remember "Nola" but can't bring the tune to mind. I know that some families in England stay in or near the lovely quiet little village where they grow up. So, I thought, if "big" Eric (to distingiish from my brother who was very short") had any descendants still living in the area I would like to tell them what a lovely man Eric was and what a great deal of pleasure he gave us when I was growing up. So there it is memories of a great friend from Tarleton who came into our lives and whose memory still gives me great pleasure. With best wishes David Carr, Burlington Ontario, Canada. 22nd February 2010 |
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Banastre Family Dear editor, The genealogical events in our household over the past few days have been frantic and exciting. With the discovery of one Thomas Leadbetter, son of James Leadbetter and Ann (nee Lloyd) I managed to at last key into the expansive Leadbetter tree as published by Frank Leadbetter in 1992. With this came the knowledge that my 10th great grandmother was Margaret Banastre (born between 1587&1590) of Bank Hall, Bretherton. I would dearly like to know whether anyone has completed a comprehensive tree of the Banastre family as it promises a route to the Norman conquest, no less. If anyone can help then they can e-mail me on todd215 (at) googlemail.com They can also contact me through the post at Mr S Todd I look forward to a response |
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MAY CROPPER'S PHOTOS "May Cropper was a resident of Hesketh Bank 1909 to 1982. Her nephew Tom Cropper has in his possession 140 photographs left by May and most of the people in them are identified. However some are not, and Tom and May's great nephew (and Godson) David Edmondson, neither of whom now live in the village, are trying to identify who the people in them are. Can you help? May was fairly well known in the village being School Mistress at Banks school, County Councilor, England hockey player, and not one trying to go unnoticed. She had plenty of photographs around her house and always had a selection of family pictures on display. So it is likely that quite a few of the unidentified ones are her relatives/ancestors. They are likely to have been involved with the Methodist Chapel. May's parents were Thomas Cropper and Elizabeth Porter, so both Croppers and Porters are likely to figure. The older photographs will be beyond the memory of anyone alive now, but maybe you have seen similar old photographs. They are characterful snapshots of past Hesketh Bankers and too good to just throw away for lack of identification. Have a shot.
1. May Cropper Hockey Player: We know who this is, it's May Cropper (1909-82), May played in the first Hockey League International played in this country when England beat Scotland 3-1. Mary Wignall fellow player in the Hesketh Bank team had also trialed for the England side. It has been said, rightly or wrongly, that the Hesketh Bank club played on the Sports Ground on Station Road where the tennis club was (and the second bowling green now is) but does anyone know anymore about the club and its players, and how seemingly uniquely this small village team managed to be 'punching above its weight' at hockey. Oh, and whose that peeping around the corner?
2. Christmas Party: Probably early 1950s, Tom Cropper and Ken Measham are at the back, but who are all the others?
3. Fancy dress parade: Looks like Walking Day passing the end of Becconsall Lane, Oliver Hart bus in background, about 1937? Nobody identified.
4. Parade: Probably Hesketh Bank early 1900s. Any information please.
5. Two Sisters: But who are they?
6.Woman with Scarf: Who is she?
7. Man with Ship Picture: Probably the Captain of the boat in the picture ( a two masted schooner, possibly built at Tarleton). Croppers and Porters were not known to be Mariners or Boatmen, though some Cooksons, Rimmers, and Johnsons were. Which old salt is this?
8. Bewhiskered Man in Chair: W Rimmer is written on the photogaph mount but he may be the photographer, so who's old whisker chops?
9. Brickman: Is this someone at the brickworks, or is it a bricklayer (generations of Porters were bricklayers)?
10. Woman & Daughter: Nothing known.
11. Young Couple: Nothing known
12. Couple: Nothing known.
13. Curly Haired Woman: Latest fashion, or just a bad hair day? Who's the curly cutie?
14. Woman with Big Hat: Who is under the sombrero?
15. Chapel Dignitaries: The lady is Jane Cookson, nee Porter, 1881-1964 who was May Cropper's aunt and looked after the chapel buildings for many years. Cecil and Evelyn Cookson think the man in the hat is Bob Wright but can't be certain of the names of the two Ministers and the other gentleman. Someone out there must have confidence in their memory.
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CROFT FAMILY HISTORY - Dr Croft Hi, My name is Timothy Croft and my father- Herbert - was a country GP based at Lynton, Hesketh Lane Hesketh Bank from 1945 after he returned from Burma until 1955 when he died in Southport. His Father - Lawrence Croft - ran a GP practice from Lawn Bank - also in Hesketh Bank. I would like to know Lawrence's, my grandfather, date of birth and place of birth or place of marriage. His wife was Elsie. My contact email address is croft.tim (at) googlemail.com if anyone can help. Thanks, |
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Seeking Margaret Coulton Dear Sir/Madam, This is a "long shot" but perhaps you might be of some assistance in tracing a Mrs Margaret Coulton - who in 1986 had an address at : 142, Station Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston, PR4 6SR. To the best of my knowledge - and personal memory - Mrs Coulton was related (a niece I think) to a Capt. Arthur Wignall who was killed in an air accident at Sligo Airport, Strandhill, Co. Sligo, Ireland on April 1st 1984. [MARGARET HAS NOW BEEN IN TOUCH WITH JOHN - EDITOR] We, at Sligo Airport, are holding a commemoration ceremony (25th Anniversary) at Sligo Airport next Sat (Apr 25th) which will be attended by a large number of the aviation community in Ireland. Capt Wignall - born in Lancashire I believe - was a former RAF pilot, an Aer Lingus captain and a champion aerobatic pilot - regularly competing in the Ireland, the UK and Europe in the early 80's. Mrs Coulton attended his funeral in Dublin - he is interred at Sutton cemetery on the outskirts of Dublin - and she subsequently visited Sligo in 1986. I met her then and she wrote a thank you letter to me in July 1986 - which I have just found containing the above address. I have had no contact since. We are preparing a DVD ( from old film & TV footage) and small booklet about the late Arthurs' "escapades" and would like to send a copy to Mrs Coulton. I, as Chairman of Sligo Aero Club, invited Arthur to Sligo that fateful weekend and I still have copies of all press reports etc and various other items related to the incident. He was the recipient of an award the evening before his accident - which remains on display at Sligo Airport. I would be grateful if you can assist in any way. Yours Sincerely, |
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MILLER FAMILY Bella 1838-1838; I would be grateful for any information relating to the Millers. Regards, |
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Margaret Taylor born Tarleton 1856/7 My great grandmother was (according to census data) Margaret Taylor, born in Tarleton in about 1856/7. She married George Lloyd in 1877. I have been unable to find her baptism or any information on her parents. Can anyone help? Derek Tabron. 26th January 2009 |
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Royal Artillary Officers Mr. Kala Khan passed away in January 1913 when he returned home from his unit 78 BATTERY R.F.A (77 campbellpur Attack). We have been living in this house since one century, this house is in same condition as Mr. Kala Khan built before. I want to search for I have 17 Royal Artillery & Royal Field Artillery officer handwriting documents & some office picture. Some officer names. 1. Lt. Col. Charles Naesmyth Bruere Ballard 2. Lt. B A Butler 3. Capt AR Cook 4. Maj S W Graham I want to search officer job record & the families of the officer who have signed these documents. I want to present these papers to them. From, |
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Fazackerley's
& Jepson's Dear Sir/Madam, I am researching my family tree. My grandfather on my mum's side was Thomas Fazackerley who originally was born and lived down Blackgate Lane, Tarleton and who features in your Rector's Letters section from during the war years. He then married Betty Bond from Holmeswood and they then lived down Sugar Stubbs Lane at Banks and then eventually moved to Glebe Lane at Banks. Can anyone provide me with more infomation about my grandfather's family? I know his mother was Elizabeth Fazackerley. On my dad's side I am researching the Jepson's mainly Harry & Sarah Jepson who lived in Carr Lane from approx 1917. They had a son Charles and a daughter, Florence and they were market gardeners by trade, I believe. If anyone could contact me even with the smallest of information, I would be grateful. Kind Regards, Jennifer Pullin, 4th Febuary 2008 jenpullin (at) btinternet.com |
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Richard
Hesketh |
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Stazicker I am currently researching the stazicker family history. I have traced the family line back to Hugh stazicker (born 1791) who married an Anne (Banks?) born same year. Other members are: Richard Stazicker - born 1826, married Ellen Dutton Hugh stazicker - born 1864, married Sarah Gregson John Stazicker - born 1901 married Martha Wignall Areas covered seem to be Croston, Rufford and Lathom/Burscough for this line Would be interested in speaking with anyone who has a connection. Anyone who wishes to contact me can do so through my e-mail account rob_medway (at) hotmail.com Robert Medway, 25th November 2007 |
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Burrows I see in my Hesketh Bank history booklet, that there was a headmaster at the school on Shore Rd. named Burrows. Does anyone know anything about him at all, would love to know as my single name was Burrows. Please email mbbentley (at) uk2.net Mo Bentley, 9th November 2007 |
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MELLING & SONS - CORN MILLERS OF TARLETON Dear Sir, A long shot, I know, but does anyone out there have a photo of Thomas Melling of T. Melling & Sons, Corn Millers, of Hesketh Lane, Tarleton. The Thomas I am trying to get a photo of was born 1859 and died 1924. He was at the mill in Rufford before 1901 before the family went to Tarleton. Thanks, Lesley Melling, 9th October, 2007 member (at) lmelling.freeserve.co.uk |
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| STAZICKER I am trying to piece together my husbands family tree, The surname that is in your area is STAZICKER from RUFFORD, I have a HUGH STAZICKER b 1821 RUFFORD he married a ALICE DANDY 23/12/1846. Can any one help with HUGH as the 1841 census does not have him with family, and I live near London. Also I have discovered the BALDWIN family amongst the info. Hope to hear soon Amanda Schofield, 27th September 2007 caschofield (at) hotmail.com |
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BELL'S
SHOP, TARLETON We have limited
knowledge and would love any help. |
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Wallbank
and Halsall If you have
one of the above surnames and are interested in checking if you
connect please contact me. |
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Wignall
Family I would like to hear from anyone with information/stories of the Wignall family from Tarleton. In 1841 they lived at Blackgate Lane they are William and betty with children betty, jane, john,alice, william, henry. I have some parish records from st michaels at Croston but the records are not completed I think there may be other children. Are there any descendants still in tarleton? Some of the family went to preston st johns parish. I am related via william`s son james who moved to wigan. Any wignall photographs would be appreciated. Thankyou, Keona Humphreys, 19th July 2007 humphreyshazel (at) hotmail.co.uk |
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Sherbourne |
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Holcroft |
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Turner
Family Tree Sir I write in the hope that you or your readers may be of some assistance to me. I am trying to trace my Family Tree and have got back to 1807 When Thomas Turner was born. I know he lived and worked in the Lock Keepers Cottage on Hesketh Lane and was married to a lady by the name of Betty (Elizabeth) in 1831. They had a number of children by the names of Ann, Elizabeth, Richard, Thomas, William and John. I have been unable to trace any further back please could you be of any assistance in this? Regards Allan Miles-Turner 18th May 2002 allan_1983a (at) hotmail.com |
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FAIRCLOUGH I'm researching my FAIRCLOUGH Lancashire line. Along with the Standish and Banastre families (intermarried with Fairclough), and several others, they held a share in Shevington manor. The Faircloughs were the main residents there for some time, according to the British History online site, and they inherited their share in the estate from Margery Witte, wife of Robert Del Fairclough b 1300s. I would be grateful for information on the following: 1. Shevington Manor - especially a photograph and map. 2. BANASTRE family, especially MARGARET BANASTRE, (siblings Hugh, Ralph, Geoffrey) who married SIR RALPH DE FAIRCLOUGH b. abt 1380. 3. Photo/map of Walton le Dale manor, home of Margaret Banastre 4. WYLOT DAGEL and family, (grandfather of Alice and Almarica. Latter married earliest Fairclough found to date: JOHN DEL FAIRCLOUGH,b mid 200s(?)) 5. Platt's or Fairclough's house (Simonswood)- found one reference to it 1200s, but no further info 6. Fairclough's land (also one reference 1200s, no further info) Will be happy to publiish research when complete. Also happy to share with other researchers now. Thanks, Shelly Haley 29th April 2007 email sjhaley (at) shaw.ca |
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HORNBY Grandfather:
Edmund Hornby – born 1898 (Wife Ellen Woods) – Walmer
Bridge Hoping that
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SOODLES
FARM Dear Editor I am trying to locate a farm where the Soodles lived back in the 1940's. I feel that it was in the Tarleton area but it was not the farm that is identified on the current OS map as "Soodles Farm" The farm I remember was on a very narrow lake that ended at the farm gate. There was a very old Catholic church a very sort distance on the same lane and only a very short distance from the farm. The feeling that it was near Taleton is based only on the fact that my parents used to visit the Soodles when we were driving from Formby to either Preston or Blackpool. The farm was only a short detour off the main road but I can't retrace the trip on current maps because there have been a number of new highways built since I was there in the 40s & 50s Can anyone help me in this project? Thank You Patrick Flanagan, (Canada), 14th February 2007 jpf1942 (at) yahoo.ca |
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HESKETH
FAMILY TREE Dear Editor, I am trying to find the parents of my x3 Great Grandmother, Elizabeth HESKETH, who married George CLITHEROE in Leyland in 1786, making her year of birth about 1766. If anyone can help, I would be most grateful. Yours sincerely, Sally Thomson (Codford, Wiltshire), 21st January 2007 homeclose (at) aol.com |
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CHAPEL
COTTAGES Dear Editor, I am researching my family tree and trying to find the location of my mother's place of birth in 1920. Her birth certificate gives the address as 126 Chapel cottages, Tarleton.My research shows a Chapel road in Hesketh Bank.Could this be the location of chapel cottages ? I would be most grateful if anyone with local knowledge could help me with this. Mike Hopley, 9th January 2007 Email m.mthopley (at) btopenworld.com |
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Cooksons
of Tarleton Dear Sir, I am researching my family history. My maiden name is Cookson and I have traced my three times great grandfather James Cookson who was born in Tarleton in 1811. In the 1841 census he and his wife Mary and two children lived in Sollom (or Solom) Locks. I would be delighted if anyone out there has any information to add to my collection. With thanks, Lynda Clark (nee Cookson) Email lynda.clark3 (at) ntlworld.com |
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Iddon
- Titmouse Brow, Hesketh Bank I am researching the history of the 3 Titmouse Brow cottages on behalf of my mother Gwen Iddon (nee Stevens) who was brought up in the end cottage, now known as 4 The Brow. I have copies of the sale catalogue of 1915 when I believe my maternal grandfather Richard Iddon purchased the two cottages either end of the row. The one now known as 4 The Brow was occupied by my Grandmother Mrs Elsie Stevens (nee Iddon) until she passed away recently. I grew up understanding that the cottages were original built as a single dwelling inn and that there had been building on that site since at least the 1630s part of which may or may not be incorporated in the current building/s. The cellar and the well in the cellar are certainly consistent with this theory. The original inn would have preceded the Hesketh Arms by a couple of hundred years. We believe the inn was called the George & Dragon. If anyone has any further information we would be grateful. I am also looking into the branch of Iddon's related on my maternal grandmothers side, information on this would be very welcome, Regards, Paul Iddon (formerly Edmondson) 22nd June 2006 email psyquopath (at) blueyonder.co.uk |
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Boond,
Bond and Becconsall Dear Editor, My home is in Mesa, Arizona USA where the temperature yesterday was a cool 112 f. But my family roots come from Tarleton, I am interested in learning more about the family and finding if any from the same family are still there. According to our family pedigree chart, Nicholas Boond was born about 1699 "of Hesketh, Cum Becconsall, It is recorded that he died 21 May 1748 "of Holmeswood, Croston, Lancahsire. He married about 1724 to a woman named Elizabeth with no last name. They had children, one of whom was John Boond. That son, married Ellen Hough who was born in Croston 15 May 1760. One son, James Bond [here there is a change in spelling] married Elizabeth Becconsall. Elizabeths father was William Becconsall "of Homes, Tarleton, Lancashire and his father of the same location. Is there any individual there who may be a decendent of these individuals. I would like to correspond with them. Kenneth J. Bond email kbond4 (at) aol.com |
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Cookson Dear Editor, Help! I am researching my Father's ancestors the "Cookson family ". In particular I am interested in any information on my Gt Gt Grandparents .... John Cookson born approx 1826 married to Elizabeth Margaret Ashcroft and living in Sollom. They, I am told, had ten children of which Thomas, my Gt Grandfather (born 1862) married Alice Caunce (born 1869) at Tarleton Holy Trinity in 1896 and lived also in Sollom. I would love to hear from any readers with a similar interest. Thanks. Jeni Yates 23rd April 2006 email. Tizforme (at) aol.com |
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Bonney Dear Editor, I came across your website via Google. I'm researching my family, and two of my great aunts married twins called George and Donald Bonney, in London. One of their sons was an film and TV actor called John Bonney. I'm having scant succes finding information, so in desperation I typed 'Bonney twins' into Google and it took me to your RECTOR'S WEEKLY NEWS August 26th 1942. It's a complete shot in the dark, but I wondered if my relatives rang any bells with any of your readers? Thanks, Leonie Williams, Llangollen, North Wales, 23rd March 2006 beadzbiz (at) aol.com |
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Rimmer I am tracing my named family line RIMMER, Ihave traced them to MERE BROW from about 1742 onwards. My grandfather moved to BLACKBURN around about 1900 ,and my father moved to BLACKPOOL around 1940. I was wondering if anybody in MERE BROW with the the name RIMMER who is interested in the name RIMMER would care to give me a ring on 01253 792446 and have a chat, you never know, we might have something in common. THANKING YOU Dave Rimmer, 12th November 2005 |
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Maghull
to North Meols? Is it possible for a couple living in Maghull to be married in North Meols? I have a tentative result from the Pallots register for Henry Meadows and Hannah Sutton who married in 1790, they were the parents of Mary Meadows baptised Maghull 1811. I know I will have to search the Maghull registers but I'm trying for a shortcut first. Thanks :-) Joan White, 11th November 2005 |
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James
Wareing of Bank Hall Dear Editor, I have a request for information about a descendant of mine. James Wareing of Bank Hall. He would have lived in the estate as a servant during 1800 - 1850. The date is only suggested. William Henry Wareing (James fourth son) emigrated to Australia in about 1840. When William died in 1957, his obituary read that he was the fourth son of the late James Wareing of Bank Hall, Lancashire. Any assistance would be most appreciated. Sincerely, Marc Bennier, 20th October 2005 marc.bennier (at) dsto.defence.gov.au |
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SOUTHWORTH
- SUTTON 1832-1835 Tarleton births Dear Editor, Please post my inquiry for information on the parents of John Southworth and his wife Alice Sutton. John & Alice were both born in Tarleton, Lancashire, England in the early to mid 1830's according to census schedules of 1861, 1871 & 1881. They married 21 June 1857 St. John Parish, Lancashire Co. I will be happy to share information on this couple and their family. Thank you for your efforts! Judith LuMaye, 10th October 2005. juwilly (at) new.rr.com |
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Watkinsons
of Tarleton Dear Editor, I am researching the Watkinson family, James Watkinson was baptized 15 May 1831 in the parish church of Tarleton, Holy Trinity, according to the microfilm I've read from Salt Lake City(Mormons). He was the son of Isabella Watkinson, spinister. I also found her baptism record there, 8 Jan 1809, daughter of Henry Watkinson, James married 20 Jan 1857 at Holy Trinity, to Alice Robinson. I've been told Hold Trinity that stands now wasn't built until 1881 or 1888. Was there an older Holy Trinity or could have another church had that same name? On the microfilm it plainly reads Holy Trinity Register, can anyone explain to me about this church. Any help will greatly be appreciated. I live in a small town of Billings in the state of Missouri in the US. Thanks for your time. Sincerely, Helen Henson, 26th September 2005 hthenson (at) mchsi.com |
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Heskeths
Of Lathom Hello, I wonder if you may be able to help me? My name is Peter Hesketh and I have been trying to trace my ancestors. I believe that my grandfather John Hesketh was born in Ormskirk sometime between July 1880 and July 1881. It states on his marriage certificate that he was 22 when the marriage took place in July 1903 in Liverpool and his father is named as John on the certificate. This would mean that he was born between these dates July 1880 and July 1881 On research I could only find a John Henry Hesketh who was born in August 1880 in Lathom.I suppose that he could have dropped the Henry in later years. I was in Ormskirk and Lathom last week but was unable to visit the registry office as they could not fit me in for an appointment.I also tried to visit the Church at Newburgh but this was locked up and the vicar was not available and the same thing at the Ormskirk parish church. What I wanted to check out was to see if there was any other entries for a birth or christening of a John Hesketh in the Ormskirk district between July 1880 and July 1881as if there is not then I will have found the correct John Hesketh and I can the continue with my search. I would be most grateful for any help or assistance that you can give me. Kind Regards, Peter Hesketh, New Milton, Hampshire. 10th June 2005 peter.hesketh (at) btinternet.com |
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DANDY To whom it may concern: We believe that a branch of the Dandy family from the Lanreath Registries in Cornwall may have emigrated to Lancashire. Is there a Dandy family member who could contact us by e mail (amanda1 (at) lslink.com) Thank you. William Roger Dandy & Amanda Dandy, 7th March 2005 |
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Dear
Sir,
Re: Johnson Family in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank Areas During my research into my family tree I have discovered that my 3rd great-grandfather was a William Johnson who was born in around 1820 (although this birth date is inconsistent according to various census information) in Tarleton. William Johnson was certainly a busy man! I have, so far, found 12 children of his and his wife, Alice (born in Hesketh), and a further 56 grand-children. He was also a grocer and carrier, with a shop in Shore Side (now Shore Road) – I believe no.4. He ran this shop at least between 1861 and 1901. I have yet to find his year of death. In the table below I have summarised some details of his children.
(*) – may not be exact due to inaccuracies in census data There are still many gaps in my database and will be only too glad to hear from anybody who can contribute anything regarding the Johnsons of Tarleton and Hesketh. I am aware that there were many Johnson families in the area in the 19th century, but we cannot expect too easy a jig-saw puzzle! Yours faithfully, |
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Dear
Editor, I am trying to find out more about my wife's ancestors. I can go back as far as a Thomas Forshaw, Mantle Manufacturer, of Manchester, born about 1855; married Mary Hyde in 1877. It seems that the Forshaws came from Crossens, but they all seem to be either Harry or Jane which is confusing! I have one note of a Forshaw who was a tailor in the middle of the century, but cannot put him in the picture yet. One ancestor is supposed to have been a miller, but I can find no reference to him. Perhaps someone there may be able to help? Yours sincerely, Dr. E. Clark, 20th December 2004 Perth, W. Australia (email eldredc (at) martchat.net.au) |
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TAYLORS
& EDMONDSONS I am researching both sides of my family. The Edmondsons - my grandfather was John, his brothers Harry, William and Robert with sister Lizzie came from Tarleton and on the other side, my paternal grandfather Thomas Taylor (married Ann(e) Rigby was a railway guard. Son James was my father who moved to Leyland and Uncles George and John (Arden Lea Nurseries, Moss Lane) and Auntie Linda (married Jack Townsley, ex Bill Hull body builder). Cousins Duncan, Graham and Neil still reside in Hesketh Bank/Hunded End. I would be grateful for any information especially where Grandfather Thomas Taylor originated from, possibly Southport. Any and all information please to alectaylor1936 (at) onetel.com. James Alec Taylor, 8th December, 2004 |
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LEADBETTER
/ RAMS HEAD, TARLETON I have gathered a lot of the above information from a book written by Frank Leadbetter called the Leadbetter Papers.
If any of your readers has any more information on the farmhouse
I would be most interested. Best
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