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PHILLIPS in Lichfield

cfleming3 — 19 Nov 2008 4:35:21 GMT

Looking for information re: Abraham Phillips born 1810 Worcestershire but found in the 1841 census in Lichfield Staffordshire with wife Sarah. Found in 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881, my g grandfather's brother. He was a 'Fish and Games Keeper'. 3 children - 2 girls, Emma and Elizabeth and Abraham Jr. Found Abe Jr. to marry Emma (?) and 61, 71, 81, 91 have him and 7 children living on Bird St., in Lichfield (St. Mary's. Daughters Agnes, Dora, Margaret, Kathleen, sons Edward, Charles Rupert and John Warburton. by 1901 Abe Jr., Emma, and all but 2 children have vanished. That is all I can find. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Catherine

whitcutt, witcutt, whitcott

whitcutt — 17 Nov 2008 10:21:36 GMT

I am Gary Whitcutt, age 60, living on Camano Island, Washington, USA. I have my father's side of the Whitcutt, Witcutt, Whitcott family traced back to 1525 if you are interested.

HANDLEY born in Tunstall in 1822

sonny403 — 30 May 2002 1:26:13 GMT

I am looking for information on my Great Great grandmother Martha
Handley . She was born in Tunstall in 1822 and married William Eardley 17 Apr 1842 . They had Sarah 1843 , Henry Charles 1845 , William 1846 , Samuel 1855 , Henry Arthur 1860 , Charles 1864 and Martha 1871 . My Great grandfather William Married Theodosia Keen in Hartshill parish church in 1846 . Any Information will be appriciated .

Richard Edward Arthur REEVES b. 1907 Whittington Barracks, Lichfield

JanetPark1 — 10 Aug 2008 4:07:11 GMT

My husband's maternal grandfather was Richard Edward Arthur Reeves born 1 Aug 1907 at Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, Staffordshire. He married Lilian Violet M Woodward born 1 Aug 1911 from Gillingham Kent.
any info on either grandparent would be gratefully appreciated

ELIZA RAVINE b.1839 married Samuel KITCHEN, Country of Stafford

surfsudscor — 14 Nov 2008 2:09:32 GMT

I have my gggrandmother ELIZA RAVINE information stated
below any leads would help, thank you.
Eliza Ravine, born 1839 in France.married Samuel Alfred Kitchen 1863 at Trinity Church, Parish of Amblecote in Country of Stafford, England.. Registrated in Stourbridge, England. (Have copy of marriage certificate). Eliza Ravine's father was Frederick Ravine. It is said that Ravine was sent to England from France, where apparently she had been a maid fo French royalty. She met and married Samuel, our gg grandfather in England. It is also rumored that she is related some way to "Singer" family of sewing machine fame. She came to Canada with the last of her family and left Samuel behind in England. Lived in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
Clipping from old Moose Jaw paper, May 13, 1910.
"Eliza (Ravine) KITCHEN - The death occurred suddenly yesterday afternoon, on Main Street, South Hill, of Mrs Kitchen, aged 68 years. Mrs Kitchen lived with her daughter Mrs. Shelton (Sarah Anne Kitchen /Aunt Terry). Her health was apparently of the best in the morning and she attended to household duties as usual. In the afternoon about 2:30 she went upstairs to lie down, and was found a short time later, dead. Heart failure was the cause."

"by" or "bg poolside", Staffs, Newcastle under Lyme, CARLON birth cert.

Murph_ — 31 Mar 2008 4:11:12 GMT

Dear listmembers,

I got a birthcert for my GrndMthr from GRO.
She was born in 1901 in Staffs Newcastle (under Lyme).
But On the certificate, the place of birth is as
noted above in addition it states -- either "bg poolside" or "by poolside" ---
it is hard to make out but it is either of the two.

I have been trying to research this and I am unable to find what it means exactly. A town close by -- Madeley -- seems to be a road in that town/village called poolside, but I doubt that this is the reference as I do not think they noted streets on birthcerts.

Is it more likely someplace else....can anyone tell me is a place was called by poolside?

The surname BTW is CARLON, parents Michael and Catherine, and the birth cert is for Annie, born 1901. She was my GrndMthr as noted. Other CARLONS were born there too I think.

Surname interests - BAKER, WILSHAW, GOODWIN, BALL, HANCOCK in Staffs.

Alasdair Baker — 7 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Researching the above names,particularly interested in contacting fellow researchers interested in these names around Newchapel/Wolstanton/Burslem

location of High Trees in Upper Arley, Staffordshire

BrownThurstans — 5 Nov 2008 4:21:03 GMT

I have traced family to High Trees Upper Arley Staffordshire as a birth location in 1850's. Does anyone know where exactly High Trees is located? I can see Upper Arley but cannot find any modern reference to locate High Trees. Any help greatly appreciated!

Edward GRAY born about 1793 - 1808 Staffordshire

sueandmick1 — 13 Nov 2008 1:32:13 GMT

Is it possible for some kind person to give me some information with regard to where I can find the birth details of Edward Gray who was born 1793 - 1808 in either Harbourne Staffordshire(which now comes under West Midlands)or Amblecote Staffordshire(which came under Worcestershire for some time but now comes under West Midlands). I know that he married Sarah Chance in Halesowen, Worcestershire in 1833. I really want to find his parents details which maybe Joseph and Elizabeth according to familysearch.com but I don't know where else to look to confirm this.
Many thanks in anticipation
Sue

Staffordshire BMD Updates, 22 - 26 October 2008

mi2early — 11 Nov 2008 8:07:33 GMT

Additions to Staffordshire BMD http://www.staffordshirebmd.org.uk 22 October, 25 October, and 26 October 2008-

Added 27,307 MARRIAGES for the following ....

Staffordshire Registration Districts. Staffordshire Moorlands (Leek) Registration District:-

Heaton (Dane Bridge) Methodist Chapel, Code 44A, 1967-2005

Newcastle-under-Lyme Registration District:-

Basford, St Mark, Code C4, 1985-2006

Stoke-on-Trent Registration District:-

Fenton, Christ Church, Code 10, 1947-1992

Packmoor (Bull Lane), St Patrick, Code 228, 1951-1991

Sneyd, St Werburgh, Code 30, 1926-1953

Tunstall, Methodist Church and Centre, Code 325, 1950-2002

Hanley (Newall Street), Bethel Evangelist Free Church, Code 329, 1964-1983

Abbey Hulton, St John, Code 37, 1939-1980

Cobridge, Christ Church, Code 6, 1979-1984

Stoke-on-Trent Register Office, Code SRO, 1949-1953

Stafford Registration District:-

Walton, St Thomas, Code CE20, 1955-1963

East Staffordshire (Burton) Registration District:-

Winshill, St Mark, Code 220, 1949-1960

Burton-on-Trent, St Modwen, Code 206, 1837-2007

Burton-on-Trent, St Paul, Code 207, 1874-2008

Horninglow, St John, Code 211, 1867-2007

Tutbury, St Mary, Code 219, 1837-2007

Added 7,500 DEATHS for the Newcastle-under-Lyme Registration District (code NUL). Years covered 1882-1886 and 1901-1903.

Added 3,000 BIRTHS for the Stafford Registration District , Sub-District - Eccleshall ( 1865-1882)

Added 2,998 Births for the Stoke-on-Trent Registration District , Sub-District - Burslem (1855-1859)

Added 7,998 Births for the Stoke-on-Trent Registration District , Sub-District - Tunstall (1895-1901) This batch includes the birth entry for Claris CLIFF the Potter

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Don't forget to also check West Midlands BMD at http://www.westmidlandsbmd.org.uk

Looking for Leonard SMITH details, lived in Quarry Bank

bogthing — 7 Nov 2008 11:53:21 GMT

If anyone can assist me with my search back to my Great Grand Parents and beyond it would be greately appreciated.

My Grandfather was Leonard Thomas Smith who lived in Quarry Bank which was then South Staffordshire for what I believe was all his life with a short trip to North Africa in WW2. He was born 20th March 1920 to Leonard Smith and I think his wifes name was Helen (though I cannot confirm this) I know my Great Grandfather was 9438 Pte Leonard Smith of the South Staffordshire Regiment in 1915 and was discharged from the Army 7/10/15. Other than that the trail has become a little hard to follow. I believe Leonard was from a well to do family originating from somewhere on the South Coast but again I am not completely sure of this info and on top of that I am not sure if he was born on the South Coast or in the Staffordshire area.

Can anyone put me back on a trail?

William COOKE 1885 - 1925 & Amelia FORD 1891 - 1983 Stoke On Trent

islandboi6 — 11 Nov 2008 3:46:50 GMT

Looking for information on William Cooke 1885 – 1925 married 1913 (Stoke On Trent) Amelia Ford 1891 – 1983 below is Amelia’s family information from 1901 census. I have no parents or any further history on William. Amelia’s father was John Ford born 1869 - ? And her mother was Harriet (maybe Twigge) born 1870 - ?

Thanks in advance as any information would be appreciated, cheers Les

Amelia FORD
Age: 9
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1892
Relation: Daughter
Father's Name: John
Mother's Name: Harriet
Gender: Female
Where born: Longton, Staffordshire, England
Civil Parish: Longton
Ecclesiastical parish: Caverswall St Peter
Town: Longton
County/Island: Staffordshire
Country: England
Registration district: Stoke upon Trent
Sub registration district: Longton
ED, institution, or vessel: 10
Household schedule number: 261
Household Members: Name Age
Amelia FORD 9
Harriet FORD 31
Jesse FORD 4
John FORD 32
John FORD 7
Priscilla FORD 8

DARLINGTON family Penkhull Stoke

ann280567 — 5 Nov 2008 5:48:11 GMT

MY GREAT GRANDFATHER WAS THE CROWN DERBY PAINTER GEORGE WILLIAM DARLINGTON,BORN 1972 DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY INFORMATION REGARDING HIM AND HIS WIFE MARY (LONGMORE)

HAFFNER's in Tipton and surrounding areas

dave haffner — 5 Feb 2007 12:54:35 GMT

Can anyone help? I am stuck tracing the haffner branch of my family tree.I can go back to a william.f.haffner listed in the 1881 census as living with his mother mary born in 1819 in hartlebury.He also had a sister emma who married william small in st thomas church in dudley on august 29 1875.William was born in 1863 in Tipton and emma was born in 1856 in tipton.They are listed as living at 58 new road tipton in 1881.Any help would be much appreciated!!!!!!!!!

MASSEY,WARDLE, DEGG, CLOUGH, WARRENER from Staffordshire

Alf_Beard — 24 Oct 2008 2:00:45 GMT

I am looking for any one who has an interest in the above names, all from Staffordshire.

Villages,
Ipstones, Ilam, Alstonfield, Leek, Cheadle (Staffs) Wetton
Alton and many more.
Alf

John Ralph COOKE b. 1916 Stoke on Trent Staffordshire; Amelia COOKE nee FORD

islandboi6 — 29 Oct 2008 3:22:28 GMT

Jack or John was born around 1916 in Stoke on Trent Staffordshire in UK. Immigrated to Australia from the UK in 1927 aboard “Largs Bay” with his mother Amelia (Ford) Cooke, brother William and sister Priscilla. They lived at Preston, near Liverpool NSW Australia.
Jack married Kathleen Ahern in Liverpool NSW Australia in 1942 John/Jack & Kath lived there entire lives in Burragorang Valley, Jack working as a coal miner all of his life. Both died around 1987 at Camden NSW. Any additional information, especially of his mother Amelia Ford or his siblings, would be greatly appreciated.

Isaiah BUTTER, daughter Sarah Ann married 1864 Bloxwich, Staffs.

lauriemclaren1 — 29 Oct 2008 3:27:40 GMT

I am trying to trace Isaiah Butter, his daughter Sarah Ann married Joseph Blinkho 25/7/1864, Bloxwich, Staffs. After many frustrating hours of trying to find information on him I am beggining to wonder if he ever excisted, any help and/or information will be greatly received

Thanks

Laurie

BIGGINS of Staffordshire

paulinedenby48 — 30 Oct 2008 3:14:42 GMT

Hi,I am looking to find out about my grt.grt.grandfather Patrick/John Biggins b.abt.1831/36 in Galway County.Also my grt.grandfather James Biggins b.in 1865 in Wednesbury,Staffordshire.
James married Elizabeth Wood of Burntwood in 1887,they had several children one of whom was my grandfather Roland b.in 1895 in Brownhills, Shire oaks Lichfield.
I am stuck on my ancestors as they emigrated to Auckland?
in pos.1915/20's.I say Auckland as my parents received a card from Caroline b.1899.
Any help on this I would be very greatful
Thanyou
Pauline

CARLON surname lookup, Newcastle under Lyme

Murph_ — 28 Oct 2008 4:57:32 GMT

I am hoping someone would be so kind to do a lookup for an
ancestor of Mine: Annie Bridget CARLON, b 1901, Newcastle U/L.
I am trying to track back to possible ancestor in England -- I do have her birth cert (but not in front of me at the moment, but can provide the info, and her parents names, I think MOther was a "Hughes"). The family did move sometime around 1905-1910 as they were in Haydock then, Annie MArried in 1921, passed in 1984 USA.

Thanks so much in advance,
Murph

Lavinia MOORECROFT & husband Ernest ABBOTTS of Walsall, Staffs.

BAbbots — 27 Oct 2008 2:37:01 GMT

Tracing descendants of Lavinia Moorecroft born 1868, the sister in law of my Great Grandfather Joseph Abbots.
Lavinia married Ernest Abbotts on Christmas Day 25 December, 1892 @ St.Peters Church, Leamore, Walsall, England.
She had 2 children before the tragic death of Ernest at the Bentley Brick Works in 1898, aged just 33.
Son - Samuel Thomas Abbotts b.11 September, 1894 @ Stone Row, Bentley Hay, Walsall and daughter Alice Selina b.22 July, 1896 @ 32, Reeve Street, Bloxwich, Walsall.
Lavinia was also a Grocer - shopkeeper of 124, Parker Street, Bloxwich, Walsall before her death on 1 December, 1921.

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire families

JaniceBrown22 — 21 Jul 2002 4:50:31 GMT

John Sanders, Sr. and wife, Sarah (SMITH) SANDERS lived Stoke Upon Trent, Staffordshire, early 1800's. Four sons came to America: John Jr., Charles, George and Thomas.
Thomas md. Charlotte BEARDMORE in England and had son William. They settled first in Perry, Spencer and Vanderburg Counties, Indiana and worked in Perry Co pottery.
John and Charles later owned it. John md Elizabeth ALLEN,
George md Harriett NEEL; Charles md Fidella PORTER. Charles and Thomas died Ohio Co KY. Sisters were: Louise, Mary, Agnes, Harriett, Laura? John arrived in U.S. Nov. 1847 at age 24 in New York Port, was born England as given on Naturalization Application in Hancock Co. KY. in 1857. Thomas SANDERS and Charlotte BEARDMORE separated and she went back to England with William. He later remarried.
1850 Perry Co. Indiana census shows: John Sanders, 24, potter, wife Elizabeth, 22; Charles Sanders, 20; John CARTWRIGHT, age 20, all born England.

Staffordshire BMD Update 22 October 2008 - births added

mi2early — 24 Oct 2008 2:38:06 GMT

http://www.bmsgh.org/staffsbmd/index.html -

22 October 2008

Added 3,000 Births for the Stafford Registration District , Sub-District - Eccleshall ( 1865-1882)

Added 2,998 Births for the Stoke-on-Trent Registration District , Sub-District - Burslem (1855-1859)

Added 7,998 Births for the Stoke-on-Trent Registration District , Sub-District - Tunstall (1895-1901) This batch includes the birth entry for Claris CLIFF the Potter

MODDERSHAW in Staffordshire

LindaRhead — 24 Oct 2008 1:58:59 GMT

I am trying to locate details, birth and marriage, of Ann/Mary Ann Moddershaw, born around 1845 in Staffordshire, England. She married Robert Barnett about 1868, and they had several children including James, Hannah, Sarah Ann and Robert junior( born abt 1884)

BEARD located in Leek and Cheadle Staffordshire

donna2ian — 24 Oct 2008 2:06:20 GMT

Although we have no connection to the names you list we are interested in your surname (Beard) located in Leek and Cheadle Staffordshire.Also Birch and Deakin from same area.

BEARD born c1823, living at Leek and Lowe, Staffordshire

elissa22 — 13 Oct 2008 2:28:03 GMT

I am looking for more information about Henry Beard, born c1823. He is listed on the 1841 census with father William, (ostler) 55, mother, Sarah 50, and siblings, Thomas 30, Elizabeth 25, William 18, all resident at London Road, Leek and Lowe, Staffordshire.

Elissa Kester
W. Australia

Locating death info?- BREEZE 1894 Stoke Upon Trent

arewerelated2007 — 22 Oct 2008 1:31:45 GMT

Looking for information on the William BREEZE whose death appears on the BMD as follows:

William Breeze
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1820
Year of Registration: 1894
Quarter of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep
Age at Death: 74
District: Stoke Upon Trent
County: Staffordshire
Volume: 6b
Page: 107

Looking for any information which would confirm or deny him being William BREEZE, born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, son of William and Eliza (PURDY) BREEZE, husband of Jane PACKER. Newly discovered family information states William and Jane returned to England sometime after 1891 and that William's body was found in the Thames, an apparent suicide. I am in Canada, so no idea how to (or who to) contact to determine if this IS indeed the William I am searching for.

Thank you in advance for any help.

Seeking family of Ronald Douglas ALLEN, born 1904 Longton, Staffs

VirginiaClose727 — 24 Oct 2008 2:13:14 GMT

I am seeking anyone related to my father, Ronald Douglas Allen, born February 17, 1904, emigrated to Canada mid to late 1920's. Parents William James Allen and Margaret Allen (formerly Ansell), resided 31 Alexandra Road, Longton, in 1904. Siblings Kathleen (Kath or Kit), Margaret (Mae), Victoria, and William (Billy), all born before 1903. Mae resided Delverne, Lightwood, Stoke-on-Trent 1940-1949 or longer, had daughter, first name of "Kay". William d. mid-1950's, possibly had a son name of "Douglas".

JOHNSON familes of Staffordshire or point me in the right area.

TonyEmpireOre — 23 Oct 2008 3:30:49 GMT

I would love informatino on the following

Thanks Tony L. Johnson TonyempireOre@msn.com
This is part of several reports on Edward Johnson's of Virginia to try and separate where each of them Ended up. This is the first recorded Edward Johnson who arrived in 1621 on the Abigail and it shows where he and his neighbors ended up.

The First lands identified with Edward Johnson of Strawberry Banckes in Elizabeth City Corporation beyond Hampton Lands. Edward Johnson’s lands of Strawberry Banckes are on the Border of Elizabeth City and James City County in 1627. These lands will change County Lines and Parishs many times through the years but the neighbors will show us where and what time era to look for information on Edward Johnson of Strawberry Banckes or of Strawberrie Banckes.

1645 Aug 2 in Elizabeth City we find one Thomas Watts as the Neighbor of Edward Johnson and his lands border Broad Creek

Edward Johnson's lands would be beside Lyonel Roulstons and Christopher Wormely, it should be noted that Marke Johnson was also a Neighbor of Christopher Wormeley with his lands being on Back Water.

From following Information recorded below we now know that Edward Johnson of Strawberry Banckes died in York County abt 1657. He left Land to his son Edward Johnson, his wife's Name was Mary, he had connections to a John Johnson and a Luke Johnson.

The Lands of Edward Johnson of Strawberry Banckes leaves to his son Edward Johnson to inherit when he turned of Age after 1657 Would then be in York County, Colonial Virginia.

In 1657 LTC William Barber and Mr. John Hanford made the Division of the Lands of the Late Edward Johnson of Strawberry Banckes in which 2/3rd of these lands went to Edward Johnson son and Hier of the Late Edward Johnson "Of Strawberry Banckes" and 1/3 then would go to his Widow Mary (Johnson).

The lands that Edward Johnson gave in 1632 to Luke Johnson and John Johnson should also be in York County, Colonial Virginia in 1657 as these were lands original were owned by Lyonel Roulston- Rowlston (possible Royston) lands.

Luke Johnson was from England per his will. In his will he mentions John Banister who owns lands Beside Joseph Johnson off Merchants Hope.

We now know that Joseph Johnson is also a Merchant From London of England. Luke Johnson In his will dated June 1659 he also mentioned his Uncle, John Turton, of West Bromwich Co., Stafford, gent. Luke Johson left his estates in England to his wife Mary Johnson.

This gives us clues that Luke Johnson’s Uncle was called a Gentleman, so he must of owned lands in West Bromwich Co. Stafford England. It also gives us the clues that LUKE JOHNSON owned other lands in England per his will.

The Last thing I can find on a Strawberrie Bancks deeds is in 1648 deed to Maj. Richard Morrison whose land is by Mr. Neale. IN this time era John Neale who died about December, 1644, and his widow subsequently married David Dale and removed to York County. John Neale left no will of record in Accomac. He sold his plantation prior to his death and transferred his personality to Anne Littleton, wife and attorney of Col. Nathaniel Littleton, on the 17th of November, 1644. On the following day the same property was conveyed to Margaret Neale, his daughter. But Mr. Neale is still mentioned in the 1648 Deed on Richard Morrison whose lands are also by the Fort Field in Elizabeth City Co.

We also have learned that the Wormelys are related to the Armisteads, the Thornton families and they are related to the Bassett families, and the Churchill families of Early Colonial Virginia. These families all have ties to later research with the Washington and Ball Families (who have an Earlier Connections to the Bennet Families). It should be noted these families also own lands by Marke Johnson and by Nicholas Hill families who are married to the Bennett families of England

Thanks Tony

FAULKNER - BEARDMORE - SIRES/SYRES/SAYERS in Staffordshire

ResearchJunkie — 23 Oct 2008 3:32:46 GMT

I'm hoping someone can help me with my research on the FAULKNER surname.

I've been trying for years to research my 3rd-great-grandmother, Jane Ann "Ann"(FAULKNER) SIRES/SYRES/SAYERS, who came from England sometime before 4 July 1842 when her first child was born in Princeton, Gibson County, Indiana. I've been unable to find any trace of Ann or her husband Joseph SIRES/SYRES/SAYERS on immigration records, or a marriage record for them in England or Indiana. Here's what I have on my 3rd-great-grandparents...

Husband: Joseph SIRES/SYRES/SAYERS
Birth: 1820 in England
Marriage: Unknown
Emigration: Bef. 4 July 1842
Death: 13 February 1852 in Princeton, Gibson County, Indiana
Father: Unknown
Mother: Unknown

Wife: Jane Ann FAULKNER
Birth: 07 September 1821 in England (Staffordshire?)
Emigration: Bef. 4 July 1842
Death: 08 October 1875 in Union City Township, Allamakee County, Iowa
Father: Joseph FAULKNER
Mother: Unknown

Her father's name was Joseph FAULKNER, and he emigrated to the USA as well. I have no idea what her mother's name was, and whether she came to the USA or died in England.

Name: Joseph FAULKNER
Birth: 19 April 1799 in England
Marriage: Unknown
Emigration: Bef. 1848
Death: 12 January 1884 in Allamakee County, Iowa
Father: Unknown
Mother: Unknown

Ann's sister, Sarah (FAULKNER) BEARDMORE has been much easier to research, giving me a few clues on the family, but not much. Here's what I've dug up thus far...

Husband: William BEARDMORE Sr.
Birth: 26 October 1823 in Tean near Cheadle, Staffordshire, England
Marriage: 31 October 1847 in St. Martin's Church, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Census: 30 March 1851 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Emigration: 1853 Sailed from Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Death: 28 January 1917 in Union City Township, Allamakee County, Iowa
Father: John BEARDMORE
Mother: Elizabeth MILNER

Wife: Sarah FAULKNER
Birth: 29 October 1825 in Staffordshire, England
Census: 30 March 1851 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Emigration: 12 September 1853 Sailed from Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Death: 24 May 1896 in Union City Township, Allamakee County, Iowa
Father: Joseph FAULKNER (Listed as Thomas FAULKNER on her marriage certificate...hmmm)
Mother: Unknown

Hoping someone can point me in the right direction on where to find more information on my Faulkner line. Thanks much for your time and assistance!

~Errin in Iowa

TOMLINSON of Sedgley, Staffordshire County, England

sagieseler — 4 Sep 2008 2:02:52 GMT

Seeking information about my great great grandfather, Joseph Tomlinson, born in England, 7 Jan 1830. None of the records in the USA show from where in England he emigrated, however, there is a possibility that he was the son of Thomas Tomlinson and Maria Hale, both from Sedgley, Staffordshire County England. Does anyone have further information about this family?

Area called Briesby or Briesly in Parish of Sedgeley, Wolverhampton mentioned in 1841 census

lmlamb08 — 5 Aug 2008 3:49:56 GMT

Trying to find my GGG grandfather Richard Dodd. Came across one on 1841 census for Parish of Sedgeley, in a district called Briesby/Briesly does anyone know where this district would be on a modern map, I looked but couldn't find it. Did think it might be Brierley, but the spelling was so very different.

Just wanted to see if the area fitted with what I know about him so far.

Staffordshire Surname Interests

Amanda — 20 Oct 2008 3:39:48 GMT

Hi All,

I am researching the folowing surnames from the Staffordshire areas :

ASTBURY , ACKERLY , BAYLISS , BEECH , BLAKEMORE , BULL , CASWELL , CLARKE , CROASDALE , GLOVER , GOODWIN , HOLLAND , JONES , LYON , MALLOY , MORRIS , NEWEY , SMALLMAN , TAYLOR , WALTON , WHITCUTT , WREN and WRIGHT .

If anyone has any info on these family surnames please get in touch i have done a lot of research on the names and would be willing to share info.

Regards Amanda

Alot of these names are from the Pelsall Walsall areas

Staffordshire BMD Update October 2008

mi2early — 17 Oct 2008 5:11:54 GMT

Added to StaffordshireBMD on 17 October 2008:

14,640 Deaths for the East Staffordshire Registration District - sub-district of Tutbury (1837 - 1969)

See http://www.bmsgh.org/staffsbmd/index.html to search for your Staffs births, marriages, and deaths.

Many thanks to the volunteers who have made these available.

Willam RICHARDS b. 1766, Kingswinford Sttafordshire worked "The Swan"

PatriciaBavich — 17 Oct 2008 12:44:55 GMT

Hi All, Can anyone tell me how to go about finding inform. on WILLiam Richards Brn1766 who worked "The Swan", Kingswinford, Staffordshire during the 1780's-. WILLIAM mar. Hannah Ann ? Brierley Hill 1792. Their seven children were born there too. I believe Kingswinford is close to Brierley Hill. Any help would be appreciated, What type of Hotel,Pub or CoachHouse etc. Was the "Hotel" in town or on the road out of town,those kind things will help to build up picture in my mind. Ccheers, Trish

marriage of Thomas MAYER, born in Stoke On Trent, to Frances HUDSON about 1818

bostones — 15 Oct 2008 2:01:22 GMT

Can anyone help please? I am trying to find records of Thomas Mayer’s marriage to Frances Hudson about 1818. Through this I hope to find Thomas Mayer’s Father’s name. I know that Frances Hudson’s father was Joseph Hudson born about 1774 and her mother was name Fanny Preston.

My main interest at this time is to learn as much as I can about the Mayer side of my family tree, I do know that he was a master potter, but I have made the mistake of following the wrong Thomas Mayer at least I think so as there were 2 Thomas Mayer’s born about the same time and both were born in Stoke On Trent the Thomas Mayer that I thought was a part of my tree had a father called Samuel and Mother called Margaret Peggy Pepper. This Thomas however was not married to Frances Hudson, so it seems that I have got the wrong Thomas as I say, so if anyone can enlighten me I would be most grateful. Indecently if anyone would like to learn more about the other Thomas and his family including the Pepper side I do have a fair amount of information so please feel free to contact me.
Regards Jim.

parents of John ANSLOW born 1823 Penkridge

heather15329 — 14 Oct 2008 4:32:07 GMT

John Anslow born 1823 Penkridge, son of John Anslow (carpenter. )Father's name and occupation on marriage cert. of John and Emma who married at Rushall Parish Church in 1845. His name was written Handslow. Married Emma Banks, her father listed as Sampson (carpenter). Both John and Emma were living in St James St, Ryecroft at the time of their marriage. Have traced them on through census records in Bilston. John died 11th or 16th Jan. 1890 aged 67 years in Wolverhampton from pithisis, Emma gave address at Shale St., Bilston.
Can anyone help me with John's father and mother please. He had a sister Eliza whom he and his family lived with in 1851 but I don't know anymore.

PARR in Lane End?

carolynnefisher — 12 Oct 2008 9:14:00 GMT

I am trying to confirm that my ancestor Charles Parr born abt. 1806. The 1851 & 1861 states that he was born in Lane End, The Potteries. However the only likely candidate I can find on IGI is a Charles Parr born in Keele.
Does anyone know if there were Parrs living in Lane End 1750-1810? or suggest which parish records I should look for.
Grateful for any help.

old st marks church the butts walsall

tomdelaney79 — 8 Oct 2008 7:08:53 GMT

can anyone tell me where i can find a photo of the old st marks church ,the one that was demolished in the 1970s it was i believe on butts road
regards

FAULKNERS of Checkley

ResearchJunkie — 12 Sep 2008 9:17:32 GMT

I'm looking for more information on the following FAULKNER family members of Checkley:

FATHER:
Joseph FAULKNER
Born: 19 April 1799

CHILDREN:
Jane Ann OR Ann Jane FAULKNER
Born: 07 September 1821
Married: Joseph SYERS/SAYERS/SIRES and came to the USA (date/place of marriage and date of emigration unknown)

Sarah FAULKNER
Born: 29 October 1825
Married: Wm. BEARDMORE on 31 October 1847 at St. Martin's Church, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Emigration: 1853

William FAULKNER
Born: Abt. 1829

John FAULKNER
Born: Abt. 1831

Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance for your assistance!

Joseph RUDGE b. abt 1814 Sedgley and Elizabeth SOUTHWICK b. abt 1815 Sedgley

nick2nora — 6 Oct 2008 7:16:59 GMT

I am trying to track Joseph Rudge (born abt 1814 Sedgley) and Elizabeth Southwick (born about 1815 Sedgley). I located them in the 1851 census with six children (including my gg grandfather Isaac)on Can(?) Lane.

Dr. William Christopher Dowling PRENDERGAST - Hanley

DuaneLarge — 27 Sep 2008 1:57:30 GMT

I am looking for information on a relative, William Christopher Dowling PRENDERGAST, who lived in Hanley in the late 1800's and early 1900's. He was the son of John and Julianne (Dowling) Prendergast.

He was a medical doctor in Hanley and spent much of his life researching the effects of lead on the life span of people working in the pottery industry including a 1898 book, "The Potter and Lead Poisoning".

He was married to Marie V. ARNOUX and they had 2 sons, John and Maurice. Marie died in 1923 and then he married Sarah E. BROWN in 1927. After his retirement, he moved from Hanley to Falmouth, Cornwall where he lived until his death on March 12,1933.

I would very much appreciate any information on Dr. Prendergast or members of his family. I am glad to share other information that I have on the Prendergast family.

Thank you.

Duane J. Large
Logansport, Indiana, U.S.A.

William Henry LANGTON, b. Burton-on-Trent 3 Apr 1884

Baden LANGTON — 30 Sep 2008 12:29:38 GMT

Looking for birth record of William Henry LANGTON, b. Burton-on-Trent 3 Apr 1884, and names of parents

THOMPSON of Standon

cvcporter1 — 22 Sep 2008 9:57:40 GMT

Hi,
I am descended from Thompsons in the Standon area - Bowers, Chorlton

I've linked together all the Thompsons in the Standon churchyard and am now looking for more info to further my research - are there any more of us out there?

Craig

Thomas TOMLINSON & Maria HALE, Lower Gonal, Sedgley, Staffordshire

sagieseler — 4 Sep 2008 3:01:26 GMT

Seeking information which would help determine whether Thomas Tomlinson and Maria Hale were the parents of my great-great grandfather, Joseph Tomlinson, born 7 Jan 1830, somewhere in England. He emigrated to the USA by 1859, when he married Martha Burnett in Cannelton, Perry County, Indiana. They eventually settled in Scranton, Osage County, Kansas. Thomas and Maria of Lower Gonal, Sedgley, Staffordshire County, England, had at least 2 other children (Richard and Selena) who emigrated to the USA. Richard (spouse Tamar Bradley) settled in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, while Selena (spouse James Cooper), lived in Pittsburgh for awhile and then relocated to Ohio. Does anyone have any information about this family?

RICHARDS b. 1900/2 in Cannock, and DODD b. 1900 in Bloxwich

jn004s4716 — 31 Aug 2008 5:47:01 GMT

i am trying to find ancesters of my grandperants,george richards born 1900/2 in cannock, and jane dodd, born 1900 in bloxwich, my grandfathers family came from wales, and my grandmothers family from ireland, please can anyone help

Henry BROWN of Tamworth

lavender77 — 23 Sep 2008 8:15:06 GMT

Could anyone help me to trace the baptism record for my gr-gr-grandfather Henry Brown, please?

According to the census records, he was born in Tamworth, Staffs in 1834. I have found all his census details from 1861 to 1901 and this information seems to be consistant. I have tried the IGI but drawn a blank.

I have his marriage certificate (he married Mary Elliott in Manchester in 1856) and from this I know that his father's name was John Brown, a Confectioner by profession!

If anyone has access to Tamworth parish records and can find Henry's baptism, I would love to know his mother's name and if he had any siblings. Also, if anyone can find his census info pre-1861, I would be very grateful.

Many thanks!

Burslem Cemetery

stephenunwin — 31 Jan 2005 9:54:20 GMT

I am researching family members whom I know to be buried at Burslem Cemetery in Staffordshire. Can anyone provide an administrative address for the cemetery, or is anyone aware of any local look up services for this cemetery.

Cheers,

SU

Robert IRELAND b. Wednesbury in 1866

avrilford — 24 Sep 2008 3:21:57 GMT

Hello,
i am looking for information about my GG granfather Robert Ireland and his family, from people who may share the same family tree as myself. Robert was born in Wednesbury in 1866, i'm not sure if Wednesbury is in Staffordshire or Warwickshire.
He married my GG grandmother Mary Ann Fitzpatrick in 1888 in Aston Warwickshire. On his marriage certificate his mothers name Mary Jane Ireland has been entered in the space where fathers name and occupation should be.
I have checked the 1871 and 1881 census' for Robert and found no trace of him or his mother. My great aunt says this is because they were travellers and of Spanish origin.
Also one of the witnesses to Robert Irelands marriage was Robert Ireland.
Any information that anyone may have would be greatly recieved.

Avril.

look up wanted for hanley staffs PReg

srickhuss — 25 Sep 2008 3:05:51 GMT

can any one look at the parish registers for Hanley from 1795 to 1810 i am trying to trace the surname of Rickhuss and especially the birth of a John Rickhuss abt 1802. other spellings of the name are rickus rickhouse rickers and ricas.
if not could you tell me where the registers are kept.
thank you so much.

info on RICKHUSS, WILKINSON & TOFT of Broad St, Hanley,Staffordshire c.1855

srickhuss — 25 Sep 2008 3:07:36 GMT

looking for local knowledge or info on buisiness partnerships in Hanley (Staffordshire)especially master china and parian manufacturers comprising of Rickhuss, Wilkinson & Toft of Broad St (c.1855), and then Wilkinson & Rickhuss (1856-62). were these factories or shops and were they dealing in china wares or painting of china.
i would love to find out more.

Arthur CARTER b. 1872, Grendon Bishop, Bromyard

kimoneill06 — 22 Sep 2008 9:55:01 GMT

Can anyone connect arthur carter b.15/2/1872 mother sarah carter, no father, to the marriage of arthur carter and emily harriet corbett at thornberry/bromyard 20/10/1909.
Marriage certificate says his fathers name is thomas carter,possibly invented, hav'nt found anything else that matches up.Thanks for any help or info.

PARISH family from Bilston Staffs

GillianRobson_1 — 22 Sep 2008 10:00:21 GMT

I am researching the Parish family of Bilston, Staffs. I have a Mary Ann Parish,born 1846 daughter of Thomas Parish of Oldbury and Ann. Mary Ann married David Griffiths of Bilston, in Chesterfield in 1863. Would love to hear from anyone.

Bilston Families

Martin Wilson — 25 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for James Whitehead m Lydia Stackhouse both b Pelsall 1813 daughter Ann m Thomas Griffiths 1859 Bilston.
Looking for births of William Legg and Hannah Spittle m 1815 Wolverhampton.

TAYLOR of Smethwick -- TAYLOR Iron Foundry

John A.M. Taylor — 18 Sep 2008 5:35:05 GMT

Any information on the following from SMETHWICK would be most helpful:
WILLIAM TAYLOR m. MARY ANN MILLWARD
gave birth to:
ARTHUR THOMAS TAYLOR I b. May 28, 1862; d. April 1, 1942; m EMMA TURLEY
They had 5 children as follows:
1. ALICE MAY TAYLOR m. unknown JONES
2. MARY ANN TAYLOR
3. ARTHUR THOMAS TAYLOR II, b. 1880, d. 1924
4. FREDERICK TAYLOR, b. March 13, 1892, d. June 4, 1949; m. BEATRICE LILY BAKER, b. May 24, 1893; d. April 16, 1941 in Canada (emigrated to Canada, 1922)
5. ELSIE ADA TAYLOR m. unknown BENNETT
(I'm not certain that Smethwick is in Staffordshire Co.)
Also, does anyone know anything about the Taylor Iron Foundry in Crockett's Lane of Smethwick (approx. 1880-1940?)

Joseph CROCKETT of Staffordshire

Leigh — 18 Sep 2008 5:36:50 GMT

I do not know anything of your Taylors but was interested in the Crockett Lane - I am researching a Joseph Crockett of Staffordshire who was sent as a convict to Tasmania in 1838 - he left behind a wife Mary and two children. The IGI records point to Smethwick and show Mary and Joseph with sons Samuel and Joseph. On his convict records it states he was a tailor by trade.
I apologise that this has absolutely nothing to do with your Taylors - it was just the closest thing I have found - do you know anything about Crockett's Lane?

Gerrards' Bromley in Staffordshire

Margeiv — 3 Aug 2008 4:47:44 GMT

While gathering names for genealogy I got these places in Stafford and Familytree maker 2008 says they are not real places. Could someone tell me if they are really there or use to be there or are they somewhere else

Gerrards' Bromley

Moses TUDOR who was born in West Bromwich

marktudor7 — 17 Sep 2008 2:17:11 GMT

Hi there,

I'm looking for Moses Tudor who was born in West Bromwich, on the 1901 census he is showing as 24 years old (D.O.B approx 1877)residing at Claypitt Lane West Bromwich UK however we can not find any birth or death cert the only other entry we can find is his marriage to Sarah Jane Whitehouse. My grandad Thomas Tudor did tell me that his dad (Moses Tudor) died when he was 2 years old in 1921. There is however another Moses Tudor who died in 1921 but his D.O.B was 1875 not 77 and he was from Wales.

There is apparantly some "mystery" surrounding the family name and we would ideally like to get some help to get to the bottom of it. I hope all the info makes sense.

Many Thanks

FORREST in Willenhall, Staffordshire

JOSEPH H HAZEL SR — 17 Sep 2008 1:48:52 GMT

LOOKING FOR FAMILY MEMBERS BEFORE OR AFTER BENJAMIN & PHEBE FORREST. THEY WERE THE PARENTS OF MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER EUNICE FORREST. EUNICE WAS BORN IN THE DISTRICT OF WILLENHALL, IN THE COUNTY OF STAFFORD, NOW I BELIEVE IT IS CALLED STAFFORDSHIRE, DECEMBER 22 1863. SOMETIME AFTER THAT EVENT THE FAMILY MIGRATED TO THIS COUNTRY,USA. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

Stafford Prison

Hetshepsuit — 24 Aug 2008 8:14:14 GMT

Can anyone direct me where to find information on Stafford Prison? Does it still exist? Where can I find information on its inmates?

Also, I have a Thomas Clews who died there. Was there an associated cemetery?

Any help provided would be appreciated.

James COLLIER b.C1772 Staffordshire

pamsmadhouse1 — 20 Aug 2008 3:38:31 GMT

Hi
I am researching the Collier family of Wood Green & Edmonton in London and have discovered that they descend from a James Collier who states on the 1851 Census that he was born in Baldon, Staffs. He is living in Mickleover, Derbyshire on both the 1841 & 1851 Census - on the 1841 he states NOT born in ths county.
Would be very grateful if anyone could help me out as to where Baldon might be so that I can try to find his parents.
Many thanks Pam

EMBLING , CLONEY, DELVES, HOWEL , TUNSTALL, MALKIN, PEPPER, ANDERSON in Staffordshire

senseideb1973 — 6 Sep 2006 4:15:52 GMT

Any one related to these surnames in Staffordshire , Stoke-on-Trent , Burslem , Tunstall , Bradwell , Wolstanton , Chesterton , Silverdale etc ....

Please Contact me

Cheers Debs

WARRILLOW,SHINGLER,FROGGATT of Staffordshire

Sandra Hawkins — 11 Sep 2008 3:21:07 GMT

Staffordshire

Elizabeth CHEADLE / Emma SNAPE, Staffordshire half-sisters

Michele_Hoyne — 10 Sep 2008 3:20:38 GMT

Does anyone know of two Staffordshire sisters/half sisters Elizabeth Cheadle & Emma Snape? Elizabeth was the second wife of my ancestor John Vernon. They married in 1904 in Trent Vale,Staffordshire. Emma was a witness at the wedding. Elizabeth is listed as a spinster on the marriage certificate. Her father is listed as Charles Cheadle, Carter by profession. I cannot find any record of a Charles Cheadle of the right age with a daughter Elizabeth.
I have found an Elizabeth Cheadle born to Sarah Cheadle 1859/60. Sarah Cheadle later married Charles Snape in 1865 and had several other children amongst them Emma born 1867.
Any further information gratefully received.

WECHERLEY of West Bromwich

mango177 — 10 Sep 2008 3:21:17 GMT

I have a Thomas Wecherley, 24, Labourer Ironworks and a Phoebe Wecherley, 21, married, and living in 22 Horton St, West Bromwich on the 1871 census.

Thomas was born abt 1847 and Phoebe abt 1851. I believe Phoebe's maiden name was Bates.

Can anyone help me find any more information on this family previous to the 1871 census?

Mary Jane WILSON b. 1918 Burton Upon Trent d. 2003

SusanPillage — 10 Sep 2008 3:29:29 GMT

Thanks for coming back to me. I was searching for: Mary Jane Wilson dob 29th Dec 1918 Location: Burton Upon Trent, Staffs who died 15th March 2003. I narrowed down to BMD. The first page gives me Burton upon Trent, Wolverhampton Stoke on Trent etc. This is what I mean by different locations.
Sue

RUSSELL & JOHNSON of Princes End / Bloomfield, Tipton

silhillian — 10 Sep 2008 2:55:10 GMT

Looking for details of Russells and Johnsons living in Regent Street and Bloomfield, Princes End, Tipton in the mid 19th century.

Who is Emma WALTHO b. 1845 - 1854, married on 1875 Acton Trussell ?

JoeYorath — 8 Sep 2008 7:03:51 GMT

I need help. I have lucked out at all the usual sources with this lady, she is a mystery, she seems to have appeared in the records in the late 1870's when she got married...

This is what I know:

EMMA WALTHO was born sometime between 1845- 1854.
She married Joseph Rayson by banns at the parish church of Acton Trussell on 25th May 1875. The witnesses were Richard Davis and Lucy Ann Cotton - of the 4 only Joseph made his mark the rest signed.

The father's name was left blank on the wedding certificate so she may well have been illigitimate.

She doesn't show up in the census until 1881 Quarry Heath, Penkridge, Cannock age 33, place of birth is Wednesbury.
In 1891 she is in Hatherton, Cannock, Gailey Cum Hatherton age 43 born wednesbury. In 1901 she is in Fishponds Shenstone, Upper Stonall, Shenstone age 53, wednesbury.

None of the Waltho's in earlier census or in the IGI seem to fit her

If anyone fancies a challenge I could do with the help - alternatively can anyone suggest any other sources I could try I would welcome the input

1929 Murder in Tettenhall ?

JoeYorath — 8 Sep 2008 7:01:54 GMT

Death by Drowning in Canal 1929

Whilst researching a death in Cannock I came across a newspaper report(The Times)of an coroners inquiry in Tettenhall. The inquiry was adjourned and I can't find the outcome.

In Nov/Dec 1929 a 3 year old girl was found in the canal near Dillingsdale by a boatman Charles Stokes. The girl had a firebrick tied round her waist. She seemed quite well dressed with a strawberry coloured dress, fur round coak collar and yellow slippers.

Just wondering if anyone else has come across this one and knows what happens - The Times database doesn't have a follow up and it will be awhile before I get a chance to check the local papers

Robert POUNTNEY in Coseley/Bradley area

lmgibbons — 5 Sep 2008 10:09:20 GMT

I am looking for information regarding my Great Grandfather Robert (known as Bob) Pountney. This may be a red herring as there appears to be a family trait of using a second forename. His entry on the Marriage index does show him as Robert.
He married Rosena Barratt (or Barrett) in 1909, and lived in Coseley/Bradley area.
He died around 1953 in Motherwell Scotland whilst visting his sister "Annie Gordan". I understand that there may have been other relatives in Scotland, but have no evidence or names at the moment.
He was brought back to the Midlands to be buried.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Anne PARKES, abt 1717, Sedgley

alxalsharples — 7 Sep 2008 4:36:26 GMT

I am interested in the ancestors of Anne Parkes who married John Wilkes in All Saints, Sedgley on 15 May 1737. All information gratefully received.
Thank you
Alan Sharples

HUMPHRIES/WHALE/SALT/BROWN Families from Tipton and Rowley Regis

maggiesmith1334 — 5 Sep 2008 10:15:41 GMT

Is anyone researching the Humphries Family from Tipton.

My GGG Grandfather is Richard Humphries (born about 1818 in Tipton. Richard married Sarah Whale (parents are Thomas and Mary Whale) in 1838 at All Saints in Sedgley.

Richard and Sarah had seven children as far as I know - Thomas (1838), Maria (1841), Jane (1842), Ann Maria (1848), Richard (1851), Samuel (1853) and Sarah (1856).

My GG Grandfather is Richard (born 1851) who married Eliza Brown (parents William and Ann)

I have already done a lot of work on this side of my family, but would love to hear from anyone who is also researching the Humphries's, Whale's, Salts or Browns from Tipton and Rowley Regis.

Maggie

emily WARRILOW b. abt 1864 Wolverhampton area

grace johnson — 5 Sep 2008 9:26:40 GMT

emily warrilow born about 1864 is my great grandmother -who I believe married a charles jones. they were of the wolverhampton area. emilys father i believe was michael warrilow.any info on these familys greatly appreciated. amagrano1@juno.com

Look Up Please - RATHBONE in Bradley Staffordshire

toritill — 5 Sep 2008 10:12:39 GMT

Hi, is there anyone who would be able to do a look up for me please.

My gt gt grandfather was Thomas Rathbone born 1848 in Bradley, Staffordshire. I dont know much about him at all until the 1881 census when he had moved to Walsall. On the 1881 it shows he had a lodger Charles Rathbone born abt 1853 also born in Bradley. Not sure if they are brothers.

Many many thanks for any help

regards lesley

Coroners' Report circa 1941 in Stoke on Trent

Bryn_R_H_Lewis — 28 Aug 2008 5:28:52 GMT

Is there anyway I could find a coroners report for a death circa 1941

1870 death of Samuel MORRIS, Lanehead pit , Willenhall

june31538 — 3 Sep 2008 4:58:33 GMT

my great grandfather samual morris was burnt to death
in 1870 in a coal mine i cant find any records of this
event hope some one can help

STEVENSON, ROBINS families in Staffs.

stephanie simmonds — 4 Sep 2008 2:57:38 GMT

as any1 got any family in burntwood hammerwich area who are stevensons or robins plz get in touch thanks

GARBETT Family in Staffordshire

Ed Garbett — 2 Sep 2008 9:55:17 GMT

Are there any Garbetts left in Staffordshire?
Please contact me if you are one or you know of any.

TART (TARTE, TARTT) genealogy in Staffordshire

tartja — 2 Sep 2008 9:57:51 GMT

Does anyone have information on the Tart family in Staffordshire, England? I traced my ancetry to Elnathan Tarte (b. 1635 in England; d. 1702 in Nanesmond County, VA, USA) who emigrated from Liverpool in 1664. I have been told that there still exist Tarts in the Shropshire and Staffordshire regions.
I would like to make contact with modern-day Engish Tarts.
Thanks.
James A Tart
Southern Pines, NC, USA
tartja@earthlink.net

KINGSTON surname from Staffordshire

Brent Quayle — 27 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Iam researching the surname Kingston from Staffordshire. I would appreciate any information regarding this name. I have a George Kingston who is the son of George Kingston & Mary Ann Duckhouse. Thanks in advance.
Brent Quayle.

SMITH family from Cheddleton/Mayfield area

helenroberts93 — 29 Aug 2008 5:21:38 GMT

Hi, I am looking for any info on the Smith family, particulary Thomas Smith born in 1796/7 in the Cheddleton/Mayfield area he married Mary, born in Ashbourne in 1796 she could have possibly been Mary Heathcote (sister to William). On the 1861 census for Ashbourne they have their neice living with them Sarah Heathcote (mispelt Heaghcote born in Ashbourne 1841), she is the daughter of WIlliam Heathcote and Eliza Wigley. Ten years later Thomas appears onthe 1871 census living in Mellor Derbyshire with his nephew George Smith born in 1835 in Sutton Cheshire. I am looking for any info about George or his uncle Thomas, I have a mysterious letter dated 1860, Ashbourne from a James and Sarah smith which was in my grandads belonging in Mellor so I am trying to make a connection as the letter mentions Sarah Heathcote.
Many thanks to anyone who can help, I am particulary trying to discover whether James Smith who wrote the letter could be brother to Thomas and Georges father,

Help finding PARR / HARTSHORNE 1827 marriage in Tipton

carolynnefisher — 24 Aug 2008 8:11:56 GMT

I am desperately trying to get over my brick wall and would be really grateful for any help. I am trying to find the details of the marriage of Charles Parr and Mary Ann Hartshorne who were married in Tipton, 12 February 1827 (according to IGI who has Charles down as Charles Pave).
Mary Ann Hartshorne was born in Bilston in 1804 I think.
Is there anyone who could look the marriage up in the parish records for me?

Bloxwich Cemetery, Staffordshire

Hetshepsuit — 24 Aug 2008 8:11:09 GMT

Hello. I am looking for volunteers to take some photographs of tombstones / markers at Bloxwich Cemetery in West Midlands, Staffordshire, England.

In particular, I am looking for the following:
Edward Clews, unk- 11 May 1876, Division A, Section 2, grave space 44. I would also like photos of surrounding tombstones. If you come across any other CLEWS or BUTTERY names I would appreciate those as well!

Although this particular name is of interest to me for my own family research, I am also interested in engaging the interest of others who might be willing to take photographs and submit them to findagrave.com. Normally, within the US, that is, volunteers living near particular cemeteries would accept requests to visit the cemetery and snap photos of requested gravesites, tombstones, etc. I, myself, visit cemeteries when I travel to assist with this effort. However, for the sites listed outside the US there is no such system.

If you are interested, please visit findagrave.com for more information. If there is a similary preservatory site for England's cemeteries, i would greatly appreciate knowing.

http://www.findagrave.com

Many thanks!

CHAPPELLE/CHAPPELL: Lost in Willenhall

JoeYorath — 22 Aug 2008 5:04:37 GMT

Is anyone researching this name in Walsall/Willenhall/Darleston ?

I have lost the family of James Chappelle, a builder (b Bristol c1825) and his wife Caroline.

(children James Brookes, Laura, Alfred (or Halford) Henry, Walter Horace, Ada Louise)

I have them in the census and the births, deaths and marriages until about 1871 and then they disappear completly. He is mentioned in some of the trade directories up to about the same time. Admittedly I haven't checked any trade directory after 1871 as I haven't found them on line yet and its going to be a long time before I can visit local archives.

Am begining to think they may have emigrated, but on line passenger lists don't seem to start until the 1890's.

Love to hear from anyone who might suggest where he is...

Edward PRITCHARD b. abt 1871 Staffs - father Thomas PRITCHARD, mother Mary JONES

helsbels37 — 20 Aug 2008 3:36:50 GMT

Can anyone please help me? I am researching my Great Grandfather and cannot trace birth record despite knowing so much about his Army records. He enlisted Feb 1891 at Hamilton - Scottish Rifles No 3855. Records state that he was 20 years and 9 months born Stafford. Next of kin is listed Mother Mary Jones Stafford. I know from Edward's marriage record to Annie White (in Carisbrooke I.O.W.) that Edwards father's name was Thomas, a farmer. Yet still unable to trace Edwards birth record or any census info for 1871 or 1881 Edward served 12 years Scottish Rifles. I have been stuck for over a year now and would really appreciate any help or advice. Please help

BAGOT,BAGGOT, BAGGOTT - tour of Blithfield Hall & St leonards Admaston, Rugeley,Staffordshire 7th Sept. 2008

jimnorth_1 — 24 Aug 2008 8:20:02 GMT

VISIT & TOUR OF BLITHFIELD HALL & ST LEONARD’S CHURCH
Admaston, Rugeley
Staffordshire
WS15 3NL
England
One of the homes of the BAGOT’s and their derivative families.
By arrangement with Cost Bagot Jewitt, Charlie Bagot Jewitt and Nancy Lady Bagot
Sunday 7th September 2008
St Leonard’s Church Service – optional. 9.00 am for 9.15 am
Tour of Blithfield Hall 10.30 am for 10.45 am
Optional – meet at St Leonard’s Church at 9.00 am (via church car park – turn left down Lea Lane, 200 yards before the Hall drive, if coming from Rugeley. Follow for about 1½ miles then turn right down church drive). Charlie Bagot Jewitt will be playing the organ and it gives a lovely introduction to the Blithfield Tour & the Bagot’s.
Tour of Blithfield Hall and Gardens 10.45 am – It would be best if those people not attending Church at 9.15 am come to the Church car park anyway (and not the Hall car park) at 10.30 am ish as Charlie will cover the church part of the tour after the Church Service. We can then walk through the lynch gate all together and have a cup of coffee before having a look around the house and gardens. Your own arrangements for Lunch after the Tour.
There is also the option of visiting Tutbury Castle not far away, following on in the footsteps of Richard Bagot (1552 -1597). There is a music concert being played on that afternoon at 2.00 pm. Circlus bring their unique brand of medieval music to Tutbury Castle with special guests handpicked by Circulus themselves which will enhance your viewing and listening pleasure.
The Abbots Bromley Horn Dance occurs the next day. Starts at 7 or 7.30 am on Monday 8th September, with a Church blessing in Abbots Bromley. They then dance/walk a route with several stops on the way to arrive at Admaston about 11-12 and onto the Hall from 12 noon. Timings are a bit hit & miss and it seems to depend on the level of hospitality en route! They dance in front of Blithfield Hall then stop for lunch. Do bring a picnic (fingers crossed it doesn’t rain!). They move on and end up back in the village about 3 to 4pm. Do a loop from the village, returning at about 6pm. Then the party starts with all the pubs open, other folk dancers (Morris, Clog etc) often turn up for a dance too etc – great fun – if its sunny.
Contact: Jim North jim.north@wanadoo.fr to reserve tickets for the visit to the Hall or for more information. Places are limited so a prompt response is advised.

PINSON, CARTWRIGHT, and HARVEY families, Staffordshire

Clifford H. Wade — 24 Aug 2008 8:21:41 GMT

I am trying to trace the ancestors of Emma Pinson born about 1839 Great Wryley Staffordshire.. Father Thomas Pinson Born about 1815 and Ann Cartwright born about 1819.
Emma Pinson married Edmund John harvey 28 Mar 1864 West Bromwich Staffordshire.
I am trying to trace the ancestors of Edmund John Harvey born 4 Apr 1837 father John Harvey or John Smith Harvey mother Maria Holmes. Maria later married William Paynor or Payner.

PADDISON from Stafford anyone else searching?

mjarvis72 — 22 Aug 2008 5:00:43 GMT

I am researching my family connection to the Paddisons from Stafford,
in particular interested in Louisa Paddison my gt grandmother

She married Stephen Geoghan in 1868 and I believe he may have deserted her, in 1881 she and her children were in Stoke on Trent Workhouse, then in 1885 she remarried stating she was a widow, to Alfred Davis,who had also been in he workhouse at the same time, I last sighted them on the 1881 census, with them was a niece Louisa Thomas, whose daughter was she?

I would love to share family details with anyone else researching the family.

searching for Louisa & Alfred DAVIS m. 1885 Stoke on Trent Stafford

mjarvis72 — 22 Aug 2008 5:09:15 GMT

My Gt Grandmother Louisa Davis nee Paddison
married Alfred Davis in 1885 Stoke on Trent Stafford

I would love to know what happened to them after 1901 when they were last sighted on the census

Can anyone help please, thank you

Marriage of HODGKISS b. abt 1853 Bilston and KNOX b. abt 1857 Fenton

tracyscattergood18 — 22 Aug 2008 5:02:05 GMT

Looking for marriage of Thomas Hodgkiss(born abt 1853) to Lydia Knox(born abt 1857) Lydia was born in the fenton area and thomas was born bilston area.
There first child was born 1874.
Thanks

The Seven Stars Inn, in Wall

JoeYorath — 22 Aug 2008 5:05:53 GMT

I am trying to find out the history of The Seven Stars Inn, in Wall, including confirming where it is... it is not the Volunteer (the current pub) as in I think it was the 1891 census, both pubs are shown.

I think it has been converted into a house at some point, there is a Seven Stars cottage not far from the Roman museum.

(From about 1841(possibly from about 1821) it was run by the HOLMES family. James HOLMES (m Mary JOBBERNS) d c1842... he had at least 4 children Maria (married ? HARVEY and then POYNER, Edward/Edwin, James (m Ellen WHITEHEAD) and Charlotte.

* the HARVEY's and POYNERS went into the grocery trade in Walsall)

If anyone knows anything about the history of the Inn then I would be very interested to hear as local history books tend to concentrate on Wall's roman past (and I'm not THAT far back...!)

Death Certificate for George H SHOTTON in Stoke

Bryn_R_H_Lewis — 18 Aug 2008 3:34:21 GMT

Looking for the registration details for the death of George H Shotton, circa 1944.In Stoke, age about 22/23

Whittington near Lichfield Staffs.

phil_norcis — 10 May 2006 10:40:13 GMT

If You have relatives that lived or died in WHITTINGTON nr Lichfield, There is an extremely good chance that they are on my database.
I am happy to search the 23,600 or more, persons for your relatives. There is no charge, but you may be able to give me a little information in exchange.

LIMER Families from Uttoxeter

Marie Munday — 16 Aug 2008 7:35:00 GMT

My GG Grandfather GEORGE LIMER was born 1826 in Uttoxeter Staffordshire to parents James Limer and Ellen Kent.
George married MARY ANN COWLISHAW in London 1851. At the time of their marriage George stated his father James as being deceased. In the 1851 Directory for Staffordshire a John Limer of Carter street Uttoxeter is listed as a joiner , cabinet maker , upholster . A James Limer of Parks was listed as Farmer and grazier. I beleive these to be brothers of George. Mary Ann Cowlishaw was born 1831 at Uttoxeter to parents John Cowlishaw and Elizabeth SMITH, who married in 1829. John was a shoemaker. Elizabeth died aged 33 years in 1837. Can anybody throw any light on this family please! I am most interested in when and where James Limer and his wife Ellen nee Kent died. Any clues as to how I might find out.

Mystery Staffordshire Parish

slimsmedley — 22 Jun 2008 9:24:09 GMT

In 1854 Mary Ann SHAW married Charles EAST in Melbourne Victoria, having emmigrated on the Star of the East in 1853. In the parish register she gives her father as William SHAW and mother Martha Nudge and age as 21 (a fib I'm sure).

I'm unable to decipher the good vicar's hand to tell the parish within which she was born. Hopefully a good copy is attached.

To me it starts with 'O' and ends with 'bury' None of this fits the parish names for Staffordshire on GENUKI, Bushbury, Hanbury, Norbury,Tutbury, Wednesbury or even Ogley Hay.

Can anyone decipher it for me? Help, I'm stumped.

Darryl, Sydney Australia

BRINDLEY, CLUTTON Family from Audley

Gae Galway — 16 Aug 2008 7:35:54 GMT

Grt Grt Grandparents Thomas Brindley b.1829 and Mary (nee Riley b.1825. Mary Riley's parents, Daniel & Sarah Riley.
Also family of Thomas Clutton b. abt 1826 and Eliza. All in Audley 1861 census.

Alice Matilda SMITH b. Staffordshire?

vrsayer — 16 Aug 2008 7:37:07 GMT

In the 1881 census, Alice Matilda Bailey (of Coulsdon, Surrey) gives her birthplace as Cradley and her age as 24. Someone has suggested that staffordshire rather than worcestershire might be her birth county. I think her maiden name was alice matilda smith. Please could someone help?

I think she had a child at an early age - and in Wales (possibly Cardiff - though in the census the district given is Glyncordwy which corresponds to no identifiable registration district and I think might be a mistranscription for a street in Cardiff). Alice Matilda Smith and William Bailey appear to have been married in 1879 in Woolwich.

Thanks to anyone who is able to fill in any details.

Elizabeth Law Wilcox GOULD b. abt 1870-74 in West Bromwich, Staffordshire

jrowley14 — 3 Aug 2008 4:48:34 GMT

I am looking for information about Elizabeth Law Wilcox Gould. She was born in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England about 1870-74. She was married to Thomas Wilcox in the 1891 census. They had 2 children, George and Ethel. Thomas passed away and she, eventually, married an Arthur Gould, who is also from West Bromwich. They came to the USA in 1902 or so. They lived in Wilkes Barre PA. Arthur died in 1920. He did have 2 brothers and 1 sister still living in England. He is buried in the Wilkes Barre City Cemetery.
If anyone can help me, it would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Connie

BETTERIDGE Manslaughter in Tamworth in 1860

AlisonMilton — 20 Jul 2008 10:13:11 GMT

Hello - I hope someone can help me

It looks as if my GG Grandad may have been the skeleton in my family cupboard. He was John Betteridge b 1813 at Measham who lived at Tamworth with his wife Elizabeth nee Lakin - he was a coal miner.

I have recently received my GG Grandmother's death certificate - she died on 12/5/1860 - the Cause of Death is stated as being 'Manslaughter by husband' - info from the Coroner of Warks following inquest on 18/5/1860.

That was a bit of a shock, I can tell you. I wonder what happened.

What I don't quite understand is that he was obviously not imprisoned for the crime as I have found him living with his 4 youngest daughters on the 1861 census - maybe they treated him leniently so the children would not become a burden on the parish. Perhaps he was tried but not convicted - I'd dearly like to know.

I understand that the coroners records have not survived. I would be very interested if anyone would have any other ideas about finding any info about this. Do you know what the local newspaper for Tamworth would have been at the time? I live in Kent so I will not be able to visit the local archives myself.

Many thanks and best wishes

Alison

John & Edward CROWTHER, Wolverhampton - Mothers Maiden Name

jennasmith78 — 19 Jul 2008 6:13:12 GMT

Hi

I am looking for the maiden name (and any other details) of the above-nameds mother, Mary. They were both christened at St Peters in Wolverhampton in July 1803 and January 1806 respectively.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jenna

NEWMAN of Staffordshire researchers

kevinnewman161 — 17 Jul 2008 4:58:03 GMT

My gggg grandfather was Samuel Newman. He was born 11 Apr 1763 in Willenhall, Staffordshire, England. His son Joseph, born 20 May 1809 (my ggg grandfather) married Elizabeth Hughes in 1834. Joseph and his family emigrated to the US in the 1850s and I have quite a bit of information about them after that, but I don't have anything at all about the people who come before Samuel or any of Samuel's other children if he had any.
Is anyone out there working on this line?
Thanks