Astley - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Is there an Astley - Fryer connection?

JacquelineEdnaFryer — 2011-09-21 21:18:42Z

Hello there,
It seems that I am also related to the Fryers of Bristol and Trowbridge. It appears that John Fryer born about 1785 in Trowbridge might be my ggggf. Astley is the middle name of both my father and brother. Have you any additional info on John Fryer or his father / father's father?

Re: Astley

MaryA133 — 2011-09-04 18:39:17Z

Our Astley family lived in Gnosall, Staffordshire. Richard Astley was born about 1825, bapt age 8 in 1833. His mother was Mary Astley born about 1803 no father found! Mary MAY be the child of William and Eleonor Astley, A bit stuck!

margaret Astley.

painter1922 — 2011-08-20 09:16:11Z

My great grandfather Samuel Unsworth married Margaret Astley in 1835 in Manchester. They had several children born in the Salford area. William,James, Eliza,Aron,Edwin,Alice and my great grandmother Sarah Jane.Does anyone have any information about Margaret. Linda.

Re: The Astley's of England

lauriesimpson44 — 2011-08-05 15:59:43Z

I'm trying to find information on my gg grandfather, Edmund Astley, born in England in 1804. He married Mariah Walker in Manchester Cathedral, Lancashire in 1833 and came to New York between 1833 and 1836. They are related to Mary Ann Scholfield of London, who sent a letter to Michigan around 1848. I believe she was Mariah (Walker)Astley's sister.

I would appreciate any information you could give me.

Thank you,
Laurie

Re: ASTLEY/MOSS

Merice46 — 2011-05-18 04:40:47Z

Hi,
Think you should be more specific regarding the info. you are looking for,as I see you have been given all the census info.and its only likely it would be repeated on this site.

Regards

Sandra

ASTLEY/MOSS

carolfahey10 — 2011-05-17 20:16:27Z

LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO AS WILLIAM ASTLEY BN 1886 IN HESKIN HE MARRIED ALICE MOSS. I THINK THEY HAD A CHILD CALLED MARTHA ASTLEY BN OCT. 1911 DIED 1967.
WILLIAM AND ALICE SPLIT UP BUT DID NOT GET DIVORCED. WILLIAM FATHERED MY HUSBAND IN 1955. WILLIAM DIED IN 1957. MY HUSBAND KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT THIS SIDE OF THE FAMILY AS HIS MOTHER NEVER SPOKE OF THEM, AND NOW SHE HAS DIED.
IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION ON THE ABOVE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
THANK YOU

Re: Astley's of Scotland

dtait123_1 — 2010-11-22 15:27:34Z

I am an Astley. My Grandfather was Joseph Astley. I think that Thomas Astley would have been his Uncle. He was born in Creetown and I think it would have been 1925. I am not sure what his Fathers name was but should be able to find out from my Dad. I know his that my Great Grandfather was born in Creetown as there are photos of him as a child outside the School. My Great Grandfather married a lady from Ireland and when my Grandfather was 2 they moved there. They returned to Scotland and set up home in Dumfries before the war. I would love to know more about the Astleys, like how they came to live in Scotland as it is not a Scottish name. I also know that they worked in a quarry and that my Great great Grandfather invented some kind of drill for quarring stone. any more information would be appreciated.

Re: The Astley's of England

jat53_1 — 2010-11-16 13:40:14Z

We are looking for information on the Astleys from England, our family came from the Birmingham area.
Arthur Astley married to Ellen Williams moved to Australia in the early 1920's. Very keen to find any connection to family left in England and to trace the family history.

Searching for William Henry Astley • 1835 - 1917 - Photographer

june1gray — 2010-09-25 16:46:53Z

We are researching William Henry Astley born in in Manchester, Lancashire.
His father Peter H Astley born 1811 in Manchester, Lancashire
Occupation: Tailor & Draper married to Letitia born 1809 Manchester, Lancashire.

William H. Astley married Ann Lowe in Emmanuel Church, Forest Gate, Essex and lived for many years in our area of Walthamstow where he ran his photographic business.

Any assistance or photos welcome
Regards
June & Bob

Re: The Astley's of England

twobdogs — 2010-07-11 17:23:43Z

Laurie ... I have tried various ways of contacting you. Your mail must have a block. Could you please contact me by phone 989 793 3941 (Saginaw)

I await your call

Dick

Re: The Astley's of England

lauriesimpson44 — 2010-07-11 02:07:19Z

Hi Dick,

I sent a message via your email address, let me know if you didn't receive it.

Laurie

Re: The Astley's of England

twobdogs — 2010-07-10 19:07:24Z

Laurie

Edmund Astley is also my great, great grandfather. He is the starting point of my search. 11/16 1804 - 01/17/1848
Mariah 11/01/1804 -02/09/1882 children Thomas W. 09/17/1836 - 07/17/1836 Hannah 04/03/1838 -04/11/1849 EDmund C 01/20/1841 -06/20/1920 Edmund marries Elinor Baker
01/17/1850 - 02/16/1882 they have two children Eddie 04/21/1878 - 12/12/1895 Bessie 02/18/1878 Edmunds 2nd wife is Sarah E (green) 09/18/1857 - 05/06/19/12 they have my grandmother Bessie Pearl Stanton 04/12/87. All of the above takes place in Grand Ledge Michigan

I hope you find this interesting and if you would like more information feel free to contact me.

Dick Stanton twobdogs@aol.com

Re: The Astley's of England

twobdogs — 2010-07-10 19:02:32Z

Laurie

Edmund Astley is also my great, great grandfather. He is the starting point of my search. 11/16 1804 - 01/17/1848
Mariah 11/01/1804 -02/09/1882 children Thomas W. 09/17/1836 - 07/17/1836 Hannah 04/03/1838 -04/11/1849 EDmund C 01/20/1841 -06/20/1920 Edmund marries Elinor Baker
01/17/1850 - 02/16/1882 they have two children Eddie 04/21/1878 - 12/12/1895 Bessie 02/18/1878 Edmunds 2nd wife is Sarah E (green) 09/18/1857 05/06/1857 they have my grandmother Bessie Pearl Stanton

...............all of the above takes place in Grand Ledge Michigan

I hope you find this interesting and if you would like more information feel free to contact me.

Dick Stanton twobdogs@aol.com

Is there an Astley - Fryer connection?

fantail163 — 2010-01-19 03:14:41Z

This is a shot in the dark. I am descended from the Fryers of Bristol, and of Trowbridge, Wiltshire. My ggg grandfather, John Fryer (b.1784, d.1848, Wiltshire) married a woman for whom I only have the first name, Mary. However, their first child was christened John Astley Fryer. The tradition of naming one of the sons in their direct line Astley, as a middle name, continued from that generation to the present day. I wonder if that means that Mary was an Astley, and if her family had some significance that led to the continuation of the tradition. Can anyone shed any light?

Astley of England

Den24354 — 2009-11-08 10:30:38Z

Hi David,

I don't know if you remember me, but my name is Denis Fluen and about two years ago, we were already in touch because of the Markley family. I'd tried to get in touch with you again, but had problems to send you an email. Luckily, I just found you on this message board. I hope you don't mind getting in touch with you in this way.

Would you be so kind and send me your new email address as I only have that one mentioned on this board? - My email address is: Flubug24354@aol.com

Best regards from Germany, Denis

Info needed

pat11681 — 2009-10-25 19:59:24Z

I am bogged down with so many Astleys/Ashleys but still have not found proof regarding Richard Astley B 1853 in Abehafesp or his brother Evan..too many ets of brothers with these names!!
help please

Re: Astley

ROAISLANDHOTEL — 2009-10-02 00:39:11Z

hi i have a ggggg grandfather who was john astley a portrait painter who later became high sheriff of cheshire and added 2 his name dukinfield his son john astley was born in montgomrishire do u think there might be a connection i cant give you dates of birth at the moment as im not at home but will pass them on 2 you soon hope to here from you soon

kind regards carol sloan

my e-mail is roaislandhotel@aol.com

Re: david astley and richard astley in wales

pat11681 — 2009-10-01 20:48:46Z

I do have some stuff you might be interested in..these Astleys are not my branch but l have had to do lots of trees to iliminate those who are not mine!
if you let me have youe email addressl can send you stuff as attachment.
pat@pattig.co.uk

Re: david astley and richard astley in wales

vickiPryce57 — 2009-09-30 22:09:38Z

Hi it looks like we are looking at the same family i have Richard astley in my husbands family he marriedJane Jones in the Wesleyan Chaple in NewtownIN 1857 his father David a weaver i have foundRichard in 1841 census with David, mary jane and john no info on ann , have you any more info perhaps we can exchange Vicki

Astley and/or Ashley from Montgomeryshire

pat11681 — 2009-09-30 16:01:34Z

can anyone help with birth info on any Richards,Evans,Johns, Thomas's born in and around LLanwnog, Llanfair, Penegoes,Tregynon??
I have lots of info willing to share.

Re: david astley and richard astley in wales

pat11681 — 2009-09-30 15:58:39Z

yep, l have a tree beginning with David (Weaver) B1781 married Mary Edwards .children were David, Ann, Richard, Jane & John

Re: Origins of Astley. HELP!

pat11681 — 2009-09-30 15:47:42Z

I have been researching Astley/Ashley from Montgomeryshire ..would love to read your book..did you finish it?

Re: Astley

pat11681 — 2009-09-30 15:45:39Z

I have hundreds of Astleys/Ashleys on my tree which is in a right muddle because of all the Richards/Johns/Evans!
If you can give me his DOB and parents l am sure he must be on my tree somewhere!
My family came from Aberhafesp/Berriew and Llanwnog area.

Astley

barbara18620 — 2009-02-27 20:55:36Z

Does anyone have any information about the Astleys from the Melin-y -ddol Mill during the 1800s near Llanfair and Welshpool. My husband is the Grandson of Evan Astley born there.
Thanks

Astley's in Lancs.

battersbyrita — 2009-02-27 20:39:54Z

Desperately seeking a fellow Astley researcher who may have a few clues about my Lancashire ancestors. Gone back to William Reneker Astley b. circa 1810 (poss. German connection?) Willing to share all info.

Re: Astley

janethornhill11 — 2008-11-16 20:22:14Z

Hi My Research has taken me back to Wiliam Astley And Sarah Thornhill in the Wem area of Shropshire. Have you any other information I could have. Thank you.

Re: Astley's from Wem

janethornhill11 — 2008-11-16 20:03:34Z

Hi I have just started to look for info on William Astley and Sarah Thornhill, Father and Mother to Thomas Thornhill. I wondered if you had any additional infomation since you posted your thread in 2005. If you have could you please share your info.

Re: Origins of Astley. HELP!

tjayne_1 — 2008-10-16 20:04:58Z

hi im a direct decendent of the astley family in warwickshire not sure if we are anything to do with astley castle near by but am very interested in your book have just started to trace family roots so far i know my grandfather was horace joeseph astley and i know of my immediate family

Re: Origins of Astley. HELP!

tjayne_1 — 2008-10-16 20:01:16Z

astleys of stoke r u out there am looking for relatives of horace joeseph astley who married lillian page in nuneaton warwickshire he was in the army (the death and glory boys) thanks am very interested in your book as i live not far from astley in warwickshire and am direct desendant of an asley tj

Re: Astley Family from Preston, Lancashire.

richardclegg74 — 2008-09-02 15:56:04Z

My grandmother, Margery Spenser Wilkinson, had a younger sister, Hannah Spencer Wilkinson b.1879. Hannah lived in at 53 Liverpool Rd Penwortham Preston in 1881 and 15 Hall St. Ashton on Ribble in 1891. She married Richard Astley in 1898
and lived at 21 Hilton St. off Ribbleton Lane. I have other info. if you want it,

Dick Clegg

Family Name

seanastley — 2008-08-19 01:48:35Z

Hello,
i am lookin for information on the astley name, i was wondering if anyone can give me a list of good reliable websites, i am based in the stoke on trent area an as i have gathered from what my own family have told me that our blood line runs into baronages and or burgess ? or sumthin and that if anyone has any ideas of websites were u can search for more info please tell me thank you.

Re: Astley's in Lancs.

battersbyrita — 2008-08-04 17:35:26Z

Sorry but no link here. My Astleys started in Golborne, Leigh areas then were married at M/cr cathedral 1835, then moved to Bury, Heywood, etc.and later Oldham.
I know there were lots in Blackburn (and Bolton where I was born) but none linked to my lot so far. Your name Johnstone means nothing to me.
I note your name is Tomlinson (?) - one of my great aunts b.1865 in Bury, Elizabeth Ellen Astley marr. a Charles Tomlinson but he died very young as did their dau. Edith. She then marr again to George Paton of Oldham.
Thanks for your message - I am glad to hear of anyone else researching Astley even if not connected!
Rita.

Re: Astley's in Lancs.

aprltomlinson — 2008-08-04 16:08:30Z

my grandma may astley from blackburn her farthers name was ernest johnstone astley do you have any info thanks

Re: The Astley's of England

ROAISLANDHOTEL — 2008-04-14 13:04:06Z

hi ant thank you for your information and no i havnt looked on google ive been on the dukingfield site well tameside got some information there about some paintings that are at lyme hall but would love you to share any information you have with me ive also looked at schomberg house he bought on his return to england in pall mall, im also stook on his son john william if you have any information on him are you any relation to him and if so would love to know if there is a connection between us my e-mail is roaislandhotel@aol.com best regards carol.

Re: The Astley's of England

StillAnt — 2008-04-13 22:34:01Z

Hello Carol - I live near Wem where John Astley the portrait painter lived in Noble Street at the start of his meteoric career. There's quite a lot to be found on Google, you've probably already found?

- Regards Ant

Re: The Astley's of England

StillAnt — 2008-04-13 22:24:12Z

Hello Chris -

I'm new here, can't find you to reply off-line. My ASTLEYs came from Gnosall, Shropshire and any connections would be appreciated!

- Regards Ant

Re: The Astley's of England

DavidAlford90 — 2008-03-02 13:36:58Z

Hi i am looking into the Astley family i have found a Elizabeth Simmons(Simmonds)who marries a William White in Wolvey Warwickshire who's mother is said to be the last in the line of Wolvey Astleys she marries a Richard (i think) Simmons around about 1725 give or take would you have any idea who this last female Astley would be
David Alford
davidalford@markleyheights.fslife.co.uk

Re: "The Astley Children"

ROAISLANDHOTEL — 2008-02-24 15:50:15Z

Hi val iv just been going through posts again regarding the astley family and came across yours dont know if there is any connection but my gggg grand father was john astley a portrait painter later high sheriff of dukinfield born at wem in 1724 died 14 nov 1787 i have found painting that he has done they are in lyme hall if you go to tameside home page and put his name in the bottom it should bring these portraits up im trying to find out if these are of his family if you can help me in anyway i would be most grateful my e-mail is roaislandhotel@aol.com i hope you get this message kind regards carol sloan

Re: Astley Family Tree Search

ROAISLANDHOTEL — 2008-02-24 14:00:29Z

Hi gail i hope you get this message becouse its been a long time since you posted you wanted information about Francis Dukinfield Astley i have information about a Francis Dukinfield Astley born May 29 1853 who was the son of Frances Dukifield Palmer Astley(born 24 april 1825 high sheriff of cheshire 1854 died 26 march 1868and buried at west dean chichester) mother was ( gertrude emma nee jones) siblings gertrude susan, constance charlott, beatrice emma,i have also got photo of francis palmer astley and beatrice please get in touch with me at roaislandhotel@aol.com

best regards carol sloan

Re: The Astley's of England

armo111 — 2008-02-23 18:47:20Z

Hello,
Have just begun to use ancestry.com, recognize that your message with its generous offer of resources is several years old, but hope you may be receptive to my inquiry regarding any information concerning Edward Astley of Chorley, Lancashire (d. 1856), or his son George (b. circa 1853, emigrated to USA 1863).

Re: The Astley's of England

ROAISLANDHOTEL — 2008-02-12 11:18:10Z

HI i come from the line of the astley family i have only got back to my gggg grandfather who was john astley a portrait painter later high sheriff of dukinfield i am just about to leave for a weeks holiday but will e-mail you as soon as i get back and hopefuly you will be able to help me in my research

kind regards carol sloan

Re: searching

ivorarmstrong — 2008-02-02 00:20:33Z

Astleys from Quenninton Glouestershire, Perranuthnoe Cornwall,Banff Canada, and Auckland NZ all connected.

My connection from 1753.

Please contact

Ivor Armstrong

Astley's of Lancashire, England

patti1234_5 — 2007-11-27 01:12:25Z

James Joseph Lancaster Astley married Maria Moulding, 25 Dec 1875 Blackburn, St Mary the Virgin (Blackburn Cathedral), England.

James J.L. Astley was the son of William Lancaster Astley and Mary (?). Other siblings were Mary Emma, William Lancaster, Emily Aldersay and Frederick Aldersay.

If anyone has this line I would like to hear from you.

My email is cvance1@cogeco.ca

Thanks, Cindy

ASTLEY Milton, obit, 1923 - 2007

LorraineGilmer02 — 2007-01-22 18:19:18Z

not related - for your info only

Astley, Milton

Milton Astley, 83, of Ontario, CA died January 15, 2007 in Golden Shores, Arizona. Born August 26, 1923, he was an Ontario resident for 35 years. Milt and his wife of 48 years, Jane A. Astley, owned and operated the Donut Palace in Ontario. Milton was a member and Treasurer of Chapter 4 and previous member of Chapter 9 of the Pearl Harbor Survivor Association and past Arizona State Chairman. Milton was a U.S. Navy Veteran and World War II Pearl Harbor Survivor. Milt enjoyed spending time with his family fishing, camping, traveling and boating. Milton was a loving father, hero to our country and outstanding human being. He most recently lived in Golden Shores, Arizona. Previously lived in Lake Havasu City, Arizona and spent numerous years in Ontario, California; while originated from Rhode Island. Milton is suvived by his wife of 10 years, Mildred Tuck; his adoring family of seven children, Patricia (Patrick) Racine, Linda Gale, Diane (Steve) McEachen, Ken (Kelly) Astley, Kathleen (Gary) Krosner, John Astley and Michelle (Gilbert Merkelbach) A. Astley; eight grandchildren, James Racine, Naomi Hollenbeck, PFC Michael Parker, Amber Marsh, Jennifer Gale, Jason Astley, Todd Astley and Justin Astley; two great-grandchildren, Christopher Racine and Sarah Hollenbeck. Services will be held Thursday, January 25, 2007 12 p.m. at Draper Mortuary, 811 N. Mountain Ave., Ontario, California 91762 (909) 986-1131. Interment immediately following at Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to Hospice of Lake Havasu, 365 South Lake Havasu Avenue, Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86405 (928) 453-2111.
Published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin (CA.) from 1/20/2007 - 1/22/2007.

Re: Astleys of England

ROAISLANDHOTEL — 2006-12-13 12:33:35Z

hi i would be interested in any information about the astley family please get in touch best regards carol sloan.

Re: Astley Family from Preston, Lancashire.

debbiehughes210 — 2006-09-04 06:31:42Z

I have Astley's from Preston
James Astley Married Ellen Wilkinson (b: 20/05/1791) in 1819 at St Johns Preston. Daughter Mary Ellen Astley (b:1831) at Preston married Enoch Morley in 1850.
Any Connection?
regards
debbie Hughes
Northam
Western Australia

Re: The Astley's of England

2006-04-28 15:04:48Z

Thank you for the link. It is shameful to think that the house in now in a state of disrepair. I am able to get more information on Melton Costable if you wish. I am meeting with the Lord Hastings in two weeks, and I would be more than happy to ask him anything you might want to know, or attempt to obtain pictures or documents, that might be of assistance for you.
Hope this helps, and please don't hessitate to ask me anything.

Re: The Astley's of England

2006-04-28 15:01:55Z

Just to say that by shere chance only last month I was able to see and copy a photograph of what appears to be one of the meetings of the club at Melton Constable Hall. I could suggest you got to http://www.meltonconstable-norfolk.co.uk and look at link Melton Hall (I think) Also try http://www.meltonconstablehall.co.uk not much there but there is a link 'book' this is a large file and is the draft of a book being wrttten. If anyone has any comments they would be well received.

Re: Finding a Name

2006-04-28 12:56:30Z

Mr. Haggar,
I would be very interested in hearing what you might have dug up on your family. I am in-fact a decendant of the Delaval family, seeing as my full name is Christopher Delaval Astley, and know a bit about them, their family, and history, etc.
I am trying to write a book on the Astley family, and of course the Delavals (you can do one without the other) I would like to know more about what you have found, please feel free to e-mail me at astley.cd@force.gc.ca
Thank you

Re: The Astley's of England

2006-04-28 12:50:58Z

Kevin,
Yes! I can help. I know it's been about 6 years since you posted. I can only hope that this gets to you. I have a connecting to the Lord Hastings, and have more information about Melton Costable and the area than you can shake a stick at. Please let me know what you would like and I will be more than happy to help.
A little sample is, did you know, that in the 1920 - 1940 it was very posh to go to Melton Constable for the Auto Club that was run by the Lord Hastings. It was the place to see, and be seen at the time.
Again, I am sorry for taking so long to get back to you. Please feel free to e-mail me at astley.cd@forces.gc.ca