Greenwood - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: GREENWOOD FAMILY

chezbrunetfrance — 2012-05-16 13:47:17Z

Hi I was interested in what you wrote and Henry and Margaret Pilkington as my ancestors had Sefton Fold Farm from 1837. I have found that the family of Barlow, my ancestors were there from 1841 census to the 1911 census when a William Barlow had the farm. I have not been able to find out any more information than that. Did the report from Manchester University mention who was the last owner before it was demolished (or bought !) to make way for the Stadium. I would be very grateful if you could let me know either way. My email is chezbrunetfrance@gmail.com
Many thanks in advance
Chezbrunet

Re: Greenwoods in Heptonstall, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge area 1851

GDunne61 — 2012-05-10 09:05:08Z

Hi there- I'm trying to trace the birth records of Great great grandfather James Greenwood b.1838

James was living in Bradford by 1881 but census records show his place of birth as Todmorden (however there was some conflicting info giving his birthplace as Stansfield)
My gt gt grandfather was married to an Elizabeth Brown born in Colne? so won't be your direct ancestor but perhaps you have come across him in your researches?

By the way James and Elizabeth had a son called James making things even more confusing- I must say that people in the area back then weren't very imaginative when it came to naming their children were they? Did they have no consideration for future genealogists???

Re: James Greenwood born 1838 in Stansfield West Yorkshire

GDunne61 — 2012-05-10 08:51:11Z

Hi - thanks for the reply- I actually have very little evidence to support the location just info offered by another researcher

I don't have a middle name or other info re James so everything is a bit vague

In fact I also have conflicting info from someone else that suggests James was born in Todmorden

Re: Greenwoods in Heptonstall, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge area 1851

kaperc — 2012-05-09 17:24:39Z

Rachel and Keith,

I am also researching Greenwoods in this area, so I feel your pain. My husband even has step-Greenwood relations. Some other surnames involved, in case we cross paths:

Atkinson
Cockcroft
Crowther
Horsfall
Bentley
Wild
Cooper
Greenwood
Dawson
Hargreaves
Lumb
Crossley
Binns

Re: James Greenwood born 1838 in Stansfield West Yorkshire

kaperc — 2012-05-09 17:06:23Z

I have a large family of Greenwoods in Stansfield, but not a single James. Do you have any other names attached to him? Perhaps a middle name? Do you know where he lived?

Greenwood-Boisvert, Oscar b.about 1907 Lived in Dedham MA

newleaf8 — 2012-05-08 21:16:50Z

Oscar married my maternal aunt Catherine Helen Kiely born 1907. Catherine was the second of two surviving daughters of Michael and Bridget Kiely, who were residents of Dedham Mass since late 1800's. Two other daughters Mary and Julia Veronica died before reaching adulthood.
Catherine and Oscar had 7 children, all born in Dedham MA.
Please contact me if you know of this Greenwood-Boisvert family for furthering my research if Oscar's family. Oscar Greenwood's parents (Wm.Greenwood? and Irene Obin?) may have lived in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Boston MA around 1930

GREENWOOD family of Cuddington Bucks

lizandmickg — 2012-04-28 19:21:57Z

I am researching the Greenwood family who originated in the Cuddington area of Buckinghamshire but have got bogged down identifying a Thomas Greenwood and his wife Alice. I know they were married prior to 1709 when their first child was born, that between then and 1721 they had a further six children, all born in Cuddington, and that he died in 1733 in Cuddington. I do not know when or where he was born, when he was married or his wifes maiden name but I have reason to believe his parents were another Thomas and his wife Mary Nichols. I think he would have been born about 1685 but I am hoping there is someone out there who can help me close this final link in my tree .Any help would be appreciated.

Joseph GREENWOOD of Cuddington, Bucks

lizandmickg — 2012-04-28 19:12:42Z

Joseph GREENWOOD born Cuddington Bucks 1753 married Frances Sirett at Lower Winchendon Bucks 1779. I have identified three children, Thomas born Lower Winchendon 1781, Ann born Cuddington 1783 and Elizabeth born Cuddington 1787 but I am convinced there were others and I am hoping there is someone out there who may have researched this family and can help me with the identities of any other children

Thomas Greenwood killed 1820 yell county ark

achumley52 — 2012-04-27 16:45:37Z

I would like to discover true heritage for Thomas and Elizabeth Greenwood of Yell County Arkansas. There is too much conjecture and no hard copy of any of what i have found.
My great uncle Radford told no such old family stories that I recall and I was there as I am Carolyn's sister. Carolyn passed this past year of liver failure and may have been confused. The story about cherokee and mulatto heritage religated to thomas and elizabeth greenwood, parents of Malinda and Radford Greenwood is incorrect. The mulatto is tracked to an error in 1880 census crossed out by enumerator. (RE; L greenwood, 1880 census) The cherokee history is tracked back thru Alfred Burton Greenwood who traveled as an indian agent from Georgia on trail of tears after this time.

Re: Fleming Greenwood

Marjorie_Eddinger — 2012-04-26 22:38:45Z

Thanks.

Re: Fleming Greenwood

SusLarSmith — 2012-04-26 20:40:28Z

Will: 19 NOV 1796 Will book A, Oglethorpe County, Georgia

John Greenwood's Will was probated 19 Nov 1796, and recorded 12 Dec 1796 in Oglethorpe Co., GA. He named his wife, Ann; and he named his children: son George Greenwood, youngest sons William Greenwood and James Greenwood, daughter Fanny, daughter Nancy, son John Greenwood, son Flemming Greenwood, & son Beverly Greenwood.
Named executors sons George & John Greenwood.

You could write directly to Oglethorpe Co., GA, and ask them to send you a copy.

I saw it on microfilm in SLC.

If you have difficulty getting a copy from GA, let me know and I'll try to get you a copy.
Susan
Isadore4@Juno.com

Re: Fleming Greenwood

Marjorie_Eddinger — 2012-04-26 18:14:49Z

Do you know where I could get a copy of John Greenwood's 1796 will?

GREENWOOD Imogene together forever

t42Restland — 2012-04-24 15:29:03Z

GREENWOOD Imogene together forever

DaveStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Restland Cemetery, Dallas Co, Texas . Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 227,123 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Dallas), cemetery(Restland user submitted) and Surname.
If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely "not my family".

GREENWOOD Carl W 1924 1979 together forever

t42Restland — 2012-04-20 19:26:58Z

GREENWOOD Carl W 1924 1979 together forever

DaveStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Restland Cemetery, Dallas Co, Texas . Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 227,123 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Dallas), cemetery(Restland user submitted) and Surname.
If you know more about this person please reply here, instead of contacting me because this is most likely "not my family".

Descendants of Malcolm E. Greenwood

me_leader — 2012-04-15 17:28:09Z

My Great-Gertrude married a Malcolm E. Greenwood, he travelled on SS Deseardo to go to Argentina he was 25 at the time.

He had 3 daughters Sally Mary Gertrude born in Argentina, she had a sister called Louise S Greenwood born that may have died as she is not listed on the departure list.

Then finally a Patricia A. Greenwood was born in 1935 also in Argentina.
If you are a descendant of these people please leave your contact below.
My E-Mail address is me.leader@hotmail.com

relatives/info re siblings of Herbert Greenwood 1887-1932 sought

GDunne61 — 2012-04-14 18:04:48Z

Hi I'm looking for info on any of the individuals listed below in entry from 1891 UK census for Bradford Yorkshire UK
- particularly anyone with info on spouses of the siblings of my grandfather Herbert Greenwood

James Greenwood 53
Elizabeth Greenwood 46
John Wm Greenwood 18
James Greenwood 15
Annie E Greenwood 13
Ada Greenwood 10
Herbert Greenwood 4
living at 3 Westgrove street, Dad, James was a Photo Canvaser

Re: Madison Greenwood, MD Buncombe Co., NC

johncatworth — 2012-04-07 03:47:55Z

Hi Karen - I am descended from Andrew Jackson Greenwood. The 1850 census for Buncombe has Madison and Washington living with their father John, and 'Jackson' living 'next door'. However, I haven't yet been able to 'prove' the connection with primary sources (a will, family bible, obituary, or other). There are, however, hordes of other trees who make this connection. Hope this helps. John

William Greenwood b. 1816 Va., wife Mary A. Williams, lived Monroe Co.,In.

DonMatson91 — 2012-04-06 14:55:58Z

Who were siblings & parents of William Greenwood b. ca. 1816 Va. marr. 1837 Lawrence Co.,In. to Mary A. Williams
Living 1850 census in Monroe Co.,In. w/ children
Godfrey age 11, Marion age 8, William age 5, Mary age 3, Jesse age 2.
Thanks
Don dmatson876@gmail.com

Priscilla Normandy Greenwood, need email address for

DonMatson91 — 2012-04-06 14:47:10Z

Does anyone have a current email address for Priscilla Normandy Greenwood who was at mymysticplanet@gmail.com ?
She was working on descendants of Phillip Greenwood, a Revol. War soldier who was buried in Owen Co.,In.
Thanks
Don dmatson876@gmail.com

Re: Jeane Boisvert/Greenwood

GreenwoJ — 2012-04-06 10:21:33Z

Hi Denise,

Joseph and Elizabeth Greenwood are very common names in the UK around that time, would you mind sharing your Greenwood info with me to see if there are any other common names in later generations that may help? I've not discovered and Canadian links yet... so maybe yours are the first? :-)

Perhaps contact me via http://www.facebook.com/GreenwoodONS where I'm starting to put some of my research.

Chat soon.

Re: GREENWOOD, ROSS, LAUNDY

denisehipshur — 2012-04-04 16:49:19Z

I maybe be able to help. What do you have so far? I am also researching Greenwood.

Re: Jeane Boisvert/Greenwood

denisehipshur — 2012-04-03 13:27:34Z

Ok, I don't know if I will be of any help or not, but I am also looking for the Greenwood side of my family. My family also came from Canada. Quebec Canada according to census material. I am looking for info on my gg grandparents, and ggg grandparents. Their names are:

Joseph greenwood born in 1856 , wife Mary Greenwood (nee Gedike) born in 1865. Have lots of info on Mary. Need info on Joseph.
Josephs parents are Joseph Greenwood born in 1830, his mother is Eliza born in 1821. Joseph and Eliza have become dead ends. I have found no further information on Joseph and Eliza.

I know for certain that Joseph and Mary eventually moved from Canada to Wisconsin. (knight ironwood Wisconsin, ironwood gogebic Michigan area).

Could there be some connection? If so please message me.
Thanks much
Denise

Re: GREENWOOD, ROSS, LAUNDY

denisehipshur — 2012-04-01 04:10:04Z

I maybe able to help with Greenwood. What do you have so far?

Re: Origin of name GREENWOOD

GDunne61 — 2012-03-29 15:32:48Z

I have just discovered from census records that my great -grandfather James Greenwood was born in Stansfield nr Halifax in the Calder Valley in 1838- he moved away but only as far as Bradford- about 12 miles in all- so that fits with the name origin theory anyway

James Greenwood born 1838 in Stansfield West Yorkshire

GDunne61 — 2012-03-29 15:26:16Z

Can anyone provide any info on the family of James Greenwood born in 1838 in Stansfield West Yorkshire?
James moved to Bradford and married Elizabeth Brown but I am having difficulty in locating him prior to 1887

Re: Greenwoods of Rhode Island

shannonmarieryan — 2012-03-15 02:04:46Z

I'm still searching so thought I'd bump this up in the forum since its been a few years. I'm hoping the 1930 census will reveal something, but I have such a hard time with Canadian records.

Re: Thomas Greenwood of DeWitt, Illinois

thejnorky — 2012-02-27 14:16:32Z

My g-g-grandfather Manley had a daughter named Jennie.

I looked at the census records for 1870 and 1880 for the Thomas and Louisa Greenwood family. There is a daughter born May 1870 who is listed as Grace in 1870 and in 1880, her name is Mary J. I don't have any record of her past 1880 so this may be Jennie L. Greenwood who married John L. Costley. Census taker may have written down the wrong name or the family used a nickname for her.

Thank you very much for sending me the link! Where do you reside? I live in Wichita, KS. A lot of Greenwoods moved to southwest Kansas. I wish I lived closer to Illinois so I could do some research in person. I have been wondering if the mental hospitals might have kept records on Thomas Greenwood and why he was admitted. But if it is true that he was shot in the head, then he probably suffered from brain damage that would affect him later in life.

Re: Thomas Greenwood of DeWitt, Illinois

taragreen061 — 2012-02-27 05:59:57Z

I will give you the website: http://dewitt.ilgenweb.net/1910history-abc.htm

once you are at this website, you need to scroll down to the name John L. Costley - if you read about him, you will see his wife Jennie L. Greenwood and read a little about her parents. I haven't found any trees that links her as one of Thomas and Louisa daughters, but I think that this is their daughter.

My husband is actually the Greenwood, but he comes from Manley - Lloyd Manley - Bronston - Larry (my father-in-law). It is really nice to meet up with you. Let me know what you think.

I thought this source seemed credible, since it is the history of Dewitt County.

I hope to hear from you soon.

Tara

Re: Thomas Greenwood of DeWitt, Illinois

thejnorky — 2012-02-27 00:31:45Z

I think this is helpful. Which book is this? If he was shot in the head during the Civil War, it might explain why he was committed to a mental hospital later in life. I am descended through Thomas > Manley > Mack > Cleora Greenwood.

Re: Thomas Greenwood of DeWitt, Illinois

taragreen061 — 2012-02-26 23:41:17Z

I am also trying to find out information on this family. Manley Hilton is my husbands Great-great grandfather also. I found an article in a Dewitt County book that said that Thomas Greenwood and Louisa Brooks had a daughter named Jennie L. Greenwood. This book also said that Thomas Greenwood was shot in the head during the Civil War. I would assume if this is the right Thomas Greenwood, then he had a daughter named Jennie, and he was shot in the head. This family is really confusing to me also. I don't know if this is going to help you at all or make it worse for you. Let me know what you find.

Tara Greenwood

Theodore & Mary Huff Greenwood

tektjo — 2012-02-22 15:51:19Z

My GGrandmother Anna Huff Beckert was a sister to Mary Huff Greenwood. Mary was born in Muskingum County, Ohio. They lived in Belmont County, Ohio. Would like to know more about this side of the family. Thoedore 1853 - 1944 and Mary 1874 - 1923. Thank you.

Re: Greenwoods in Heptonstall, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge area 1851

keithgreenwood_1 — 2012-02-10 01:07:41Z

Hi Rachel,

I am also researching Greenwoods in the Yorkshire area in that same period, and yes, it can be a real pain to find what you're looking for. I searched for Edwin and found this 1861 census record: http://search.ancestry.com/iexec?htx=view&r=an&dbid=....

You'll see that Edwin was living with other children named James and Mary, which coincide with the half-siblings you have in your tree. Although Edwin's mother is listed as Ann in this census, it's possible that this is her middle name. The other possibility is that James re-married, which may explain the difference in their listed ages between this record and the marriage record you sourced.

I hope this helps. I'd be happy to help you out further if needed. Hey, our tree may cross paths somewhere!

- Keith

Re: Origin of name GREENWOOD

railgal — 2012-02-02 22:15:19Z

This may or may not help. Since Australia was origianally a penal colony. You may want to check court records.

Not insult intended.

Greenwoods in Heptonstall, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge area 1851

rachelnewburn1978 — 2012-01-31 12:15:52Z

Hi,

Anybody else trying to trace Greenwood's in this area around 1851?

My great great grandfather Edwin Greenwood was born 1st June 1851, and baptisied at St Thomas a Beckett in September 1851. His parents are listed as James & Sarah, and lived at Underbank which is between Hebden Bridge & Todmorden, just below Heptonstall. (near Charlestown). James is listed as labourer as his occupation.

I am really struggling to find or confirm the correct James & Sarah as there are so many Greenwood's in the area. I did find a marriage record for a Sarah & James living in Stansfield near Todmorden in 1845, Sarah's maiden name was also Greenwood (great, more Greenwoods!!)

I cannot find any record on the 1861 census for a James and Sarah with a son called Edwin.

Can anyone help, or offer advice if you are looking for Greenwood's in this area?

Thanks,

Rachel

Re: Origin of name GREENWOOD

rachelnewburn1978 — 2012-01-31 11:05:57Z

Great! haha

This makes sense why trying to trace my ancestors in Heptonstall/Todmorden/Hebden Bridge (the exact location you describe) is so difficult!!

I am looking for Edwin Greenwood b 1/6/1851 - parents James & Sarah. I think Sarah's maiden name was Greenwood too, and James dad might have been James too!! There are several Edwin's!!

It really is a nightmare!! :(

Re: Greenwoods of Heaton Bradford

greenwoodm3 — 2012-01-26 13:38:31Z

A kitching greenwood is mentioned in my family history, may be some connection not sure at this time,may be a little more information would be helpful.M.Greenwood.

Cardiff (Wales, UK) Greenwoods 1846-1941

pdemuk — 2012-01-19 18:53:16Z

A request for help regarding the Greenwood family of Cardiff. The family were spread around Adamsdown, the Docks and the Splott area of the city. The story began in 1846 and continued into 1941 with the birth of my mother in Splott.

If you know of anyone linked or connected to them in this timeframe please contact me when time permits. The name isn't that common in the city and i am hoping to add to my information on the extended family etc.

Re: irish greenwoods from county armagh or belfast

PETER_RUSH — 2012-01-19 16:48:48Z

We hane Greenwoods in our family tree - have a look at my web site: https://sites.google.com/site/rushfamilytree/

James Grenwood - Harry Greenwood, Rita Greenwood

daviddooley150 — 2012-01-09 09:44:09Z

James William Greenwood was born on the 29th of June, 1880 in Wadsworth, Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire. In 1881, Jimmy was living in Hill House, Wadsworth with his father (Sutcliffe Greenwood) and mother (Sarah Greenwood nee Cockcroft).
His father, a fustian cutter, died in 1890 and his mother passed away six years later.
Jimmy had a bother Harry who also played for St HelensRLFC and I think koined the Liverpool Police (he had a wife Sarah Elizabeth Clark and a duaghter Rita born in 1910).
Jimmy was playing with St Helens RLFC and was a very talented centre at the time opf the 1911 Census. Jimmy is believed to have died in World War One
There is no definitive match to Jimmy as a WW1 casualty although the favourite is
GREENWOOD James Prince Of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) 266317 VIEW
Rifleman J Greenwood
Name: GREENWOOD, JAMES
Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Rifleman
Regiment/Service: West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)
Unit Text: 2nd/7th Bn.
Date of Death: 10/04/1917 Service No: 266317
Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Bay 4. Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL

Any verification is required as a memorial is being planned for the St Helens RLFC players who died in World War One and obviously we would need to verify identities.
Thanks for your time.
David Dooley

Greenwood, Robert, John

anita_greenwood — 2011-11-16 16:00:44Z

I have taken the fam tree back to 1802 to Robert Greenwood, who married Agnes ?. They had aboout 5 children, one being John born in 1845 married to Mary ?. Not sure of Mary or Agnes maiden names. Mary is from Ireland. They had around 13 - 15 children, have 13 of them named and appr. birthdates. Any one have anymore info on Robert and Spouse or John and Spouse? This set of Greenwood's ( according to spoken history of fam) started with Captain Charles Greenwood, in the 1600's. He came to gravesend, NY to spend time during a storm and decided to stay. Any info please on any of these????

Re: Origin of name GREENWOOD

rondunford — 2011-11-14 21:55:06Z

Yes I've checked the immigration records but to no avail. There were quite a few John Greenwoods who were convicts but these are all a little problematic because of the dates of arrival.

Re: Origin of name GREENWOOD

woodycoyote4 — 2011-11-13 18:35:09Z

Thank-you!!!! I have so MUCH trouble finding my ancestry with my surname being Greenwood.
I am looking for info on Charlie Greenwood, married to Florence (Ranson),in April1924, lived in Bradford Yorkshire England, they had one child , my father Eric, but they seperated when my dad (eric) was young, and I do not know anything of Charlie eg: if he remarried/siblings etc....
If anyone has any info please reply?

Re: Origin of name GREENWOOD

rmweller — 2011-11-12 19:54:07Z

John S GREENWOOD of Holborn, Middlesex, was still living there in 1871, so can't be the one who emigrated to Australia. Sorry. Have you looked in passenger lists for the one you are researching?

Re: Origin of name GREENWOOD

rmweller — 2011-11-11 23:12:04Z

Ron,

The Greenwoods had been moving from Northern England all over Britain and overseas long before John Samuel was born.
Even so, in the 1881 census, the vast majority of GREENWOODs in England were in Yorkshire and neighbouring Lancashire.

I can't find a John Samuel son of John GREENWOOD living or born in Essex in the 1841 or 1851 census, but there is a possible candidate in London:

1851. Clerkenwell, Middlesex.
John Greenwood aged 39, Carpenter & Joiner, born Middlesex.
Wife Martha, 39, son John Samuel 16, Clerk in Ironmonger's, born Holborn, Middlesex.

1861. Gt College Street, St Pancras, Middlesex.
John S Greenwood, 26, Builders' Clerk, wife Hannah M (possibly Martha) and three daughters.

If you think this is the right man, further data can be supplied.

Richard

Re: Origin of name GREENWOOD

rondunford — 2011-11-11 06:11:30Z

I'm researching a family history for a friend, Michael Greenwood, who lives here in Parkes NSW Australia.

I have his ancestor's death certificate which records that he was born about 1838 in Essex. This is a long way from Yorkshire or Lancashire so it may be incorrect. His name was John Samuel Greenwood and father's name was John.... no record of his mother's name on the certificate.

He was recorded as having emigrated about1868 but this could be incorrect... maybe 1858.

I'm having difficulty tracking him down on the English census records.

I wonder if he is one of your Greenwood families.

Ron Dunford
280 Clarinda St, Parkes
NSW 2870- Australia

rondunford.chemist@nunet.com.au

Origin of name GREENWOOD

rmweller — 2011-11-09 22:53:59Z

I have just read that all people with the surname GREENWOOD take their name from a single green wood high above the Calder Valley in West Yorkshire, England. ('Surnames, DNA, & Family History' by George Redmonds, Turi King and David Hey. Oxford University Press 2011.)

Charles Greenwood of Manhattan

EarleSmith28 — 2011-10-05 09:38:15Z

Seek info concerning Charles Greenwood a blacksmith living at 300 Second St., Manhattan, NY in July 1845. Believe that his wife's name was Sarah. Charles may have died in 1848/9.

Re: Elza Greenwood

JeffHofstetter — 2011-09-30 01:38:19Z

Hi Doug,

I am researching Elza Greenwood and Juanita Price as well. My questions to you is I found a Ramon as their child on a 1930 Census record that was 9 years old at the time and I am thinking that is Elza RAYMOND Greenwood. Are you sure they only had one child? Their residence in 1930 was Monroe Indiana. Please advise.

Jeff Hofstetter
jeff@xtremelean.us
801-540-9682

Re: Mary F. Greenwood 1915-1986

juhlman6 — 2011-09-07 21:19:56Z

I know nothing besides what is on the card. I assume it came from California as some of the other cards, the only Mary Greenwood with those birth and death years on the Social Security Death index died in California.

Re: Mary F. Greenwood 1915-1986

GreenwoJ — 2011-09-07 07:34:34Z

Hiya,
Can you give us any other clues, is this her married name? Where in the world are we talking about this funeral being held?
Chat soon.