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Re: Hammersley Family of Virginia/Maryland

BrianFields56 — 2012-03-30 20:10:04Z

My grandmotehr's name was Dorothy Virginia Hammersley. Her parents were Elwood B. Hammersley and Mamie Hall. All lived in Alexandria,Virginia. Dorothy was born in 1906, Elwood was born in 1881 and Mamie was born in 1883. Elwood's father's name was JohnR. Hammersley who was born in 1859.

Re: hammersley

sunshine5840 — 2012-01-09 23:32:52Z

yes! email me direct. qtpye@highspeedcrow.ca
thanks so much.

may married Forrest hammersley the brother to Edwin George. may and Florence Susan were sisters. makes it confusing. there are still relations that I know of that are still alive and around 100 years old! sadly May's daughter Phyllis past away 5 years ago as did her eldest son, my husband. David this year in April.

Re: hammersley

sunshine5840 — 2012-01-08 20:54:41Z

yes! email me qtpye@highspeedcrow.ca

Re: Hammersley/Hamersley Familys

pebean — 2011-11-12 18:00:13Z

Also - not only looking for info on relatives... was wondering if any of these letters are accompanied by envelopes, as I'm also a stamp collector. Just wondering.
Cheers,
Chris

Re: "Hamersley" family

pebean — 2011-11-12 17:58:07Z

Hello Mr. Dobrowner,
I would be VERY interested in seeing these letters, etc...
Annie Hammersley is my great-grandmother (married Herman Chichester). I am tracing family history, as well as looking for Revolutionary War participants in the family. Kind of late coming into both endeavours, though. Wish there were more I could offer at this point... maybe with some digging!!!

My direct email is cbkidwell@verizon.net

I would SO welcome hearing from you.

Regards,
Chris

Re: Ernest Hammersley

scrisp2585 — 2011-09-18 15:15:25Z

Hello David,
I am Sharon Crisp from Cottage Grove. I was recently down to the Riddle Cemetery. I took pictures of the 2 stones there, Ernest and Alice's shared stone and AL Hammersley. Not sure how AL fits in the family, but I posted both markers on Find a Grave. I was surprised to see that there was not a marker for Elsie. My mom had told me that Elsie passed on from an aneurysm when 19. I remember going to see Aunt Alice and Uncle Ern many times while growing up. Your Aunt Edith was married to my moms brother David J. Aunt Alice was my moms mother's sister. So Dave and Edith were cousins. I have some pictures I could share. I had shared with your dad, Ray and Eileen several years back what pictures I had that I could identify, as well as some that I could not put a name to. They were pretty young at the time and could not help me there. I would love to share information, etc. on the Hammersleys. I remember Uncle Ern as being a very kind and gentle person. He and I corresponded for quite awhile after Aunt Alice passed on.
Thanks so much, Sharon

Re: Ernest Hammersley

HammersleyDa — 2011-09-15 06:16:43Z

I did some follow up to make sure my facts were correct.
of the living siblings, Ray is living in Riddle, OR. Eileen is living in the Medford. OR area. and my dad, Hal is in Albany, OR. When I first signed into the web sight I was caught of gaurd. My older brother is Marvin W. Hammersley, so when I saw Re: Marvin Hammersley I had to see what it was about. I am so happy I have reconected with Grandpa's side of the family. My Mom is an only child, so the only first cousins I have are you guys. If/when you get to Vancouver, let me show you around.
David

Re: Ernest Hammersley

psequoia — 2011-09-14 22:08:30Z

I've been trying to relocate to Vancouver and applied to Bonneville Power Administration. Hopefully, I can live and work in Vancouver, a great place to be. My daughter, Yvette, lives in Redmond and works for Nintendo. She's a game tester so she's in her element. I've been up to the Seattle area several times to visit her and have enjoyed the whole drive thru Washington. What a beautiful state.
Paula

Re: Ernest Hammersley

HammersleyDa — 2011-09-14 15:48:55Z

I live in Battle Ground, WA with my wife and two kids. My mom and dad still live in Albany, OR as does my brother.

Re: Ernest Hammersley

psequoia — 2011-09-14 14:35:08Z

hello, David
It seems strange and wonderful to hear from someone from the distant past. Muriel was my mother who passed away June of 1990. There was a gathering of the Hammersley's for the funeral including Enid and Eileen so it was great to see them again. I visited Enid (Tiny) and her husband Ted on Whidbey Island about 2 years later with my daughter and husband (now ex). I've always tried to get back together with everyone but it seems a very hard to contact anyone with no phone numbers or addresses. If you've had more luck, I'd appreciate any info. Are you in Oregon?
Paula

Re: Ernest Hammersley

HammersleyDa — 2011-09-14 11:38:45Z

Hi Kim,
Grandpa died in Albany on December 26, 1983-84(?). He is buried beside grandma and Elsie in Riddle Oregon, about 5 miles from their homestead on Hanna Mountain.

Re: Ernest Hammersley

HammersleyDa — 2011-09-14 11:30:32Z

Hello Alexandra
This is David Hammersley youngest son of Harold and Joyce Hammersley. Harold is the youngest son of Ernest Marvin and Alice Marie (Baleu') Hammersley. If I am not mistaken their children were: Elsie, Edith, Evelyn, Muriel, Ray, Enid, Eileen, and Harold. Great to find my cousins, I look forward to speaking/writing to you again.

Re: Ernest Hammersley

HammersleyDa — 2011-09-14 11:23:43Z

Hello Kim and Paula,
This is David Hammersley youngest son of Harold and Joyce Hammersley. Harold is the youngest son of Ernest and Marie Hammersley. I remember both of you from our younger days. If I am not mistaken the children were: Elsie, Edith, Evelyn, Muriel, Ray, Enid, Eileen, and Harold. Great to find my cousins, I look forward to speaking/writing to you again.
David

Re: Ernest Hammersley

psequoia — 2011-07-24 02:10:23Z

Kimberley, I remember you since about 3 years old. My mother was Muriel, who was your mom's sister. I visited with Ted and Tiny (your mom) when my daughter was two on Whidbey Island. It would be great to hear from you,
Paula
psquoia@live.com

Re: Ernest Hammersley

psequoia — 2011-07-24 02:07:34Z

hello, everyone
my grandfather was Ernest Hammersley and my mother was Merle or Muriel as we knew her. It would be great to hear from the Hammersley clan or offshoots.
Paula
psequoia@live.com

Re: Stoke-on-Trent Hammersley's

devillejamson — 2011-04-30 08:39:20Z

Dear Fellow Hammersley reseacher, I saw your post on the Hammersley's of Stoke on Trent. I am also descended from Ade le King, and would like very much to see who you are descended from. By the way Ade le King was a Saxon.

I can send you my Hammersley information as well through private email.
Please contact me at:
orfordperkins@btinternet.com

Re: Stoke-on-Trent Hammersley's

rhammersley_1 — 2011-04-29 16:33:00Z

I am a descendent of the Hammersley's from Stoke on Trent.

My Great, Great, Grandfather (John Hammersley) was transported as a convict to Van Demons Land (Tasmania) in 1829. Coincidentally my Paternal Grandmother was also called Thursa - she was born in 1907.

I have the lineage all the way back to the original French "de Homersley" family back in 1360.

Re: Stoke-on-Trent Hammersley's

rhammersley_1 — 2011-04-29 16:32:57Z

Re: Relatives?

lesaann1983 — 2011-04-19 08:38:52Z

hi im lesa ann hamersley i am the grandaughter of virgil s alvanise hammersley and i am related to u in some way i have six generations found on the hammersley side i know theres a family book out there somewhere hopn to find it

Re: family search

lesaann1983 — 2011-04-19 08:19:19Z

hi im lesa my father was virgil s hamersley my grandfather was virgil salvanise hammersley i have an older brother daniel and younger sister named dawn i was born in 1962 my sister 1965 we have a brother unknown to us and would have been born between these years although and think his names robert

Re: Hammersley/Homersley

tobiasparker — 2011-04-02 09:09:59Z

Hi Marilyn,

These are certainly my ancestors. I am interested in some ancestors of the Hammersley family, the Cottons. Is it possible that Catehrine Cotton was the daughter of Humphrey Cotton of Bold? His wife, Anne Kinnersley, is a descendant of Edward I through her great-grandfather, Sir Robert Aston. Also, this might be of interest: http://www.happywarrior.org/abc/shop/products.php?p=1b2cf9

Tobias Parker

Re: Hammersley/Homersley

marilyn1195 — 2011-04-01 17:11:59Z

Hi Tobias

I have found the marriage of a Mary Bowers to a Joseph Kendrick on 15th Nov 1767 in Cheddleton, Staffordshire.

There is also a christening of Mary Bowers on 7 Feb 1747 in Cheddleton with parents of William and Margaret Bowers.

I have a William Bowers and Margaret (Tomkinson) in my tree who married in Mar 1747 in Stone, Staffs and they did have a daughter Mary.

Do you think these are your ancestors?

Kind regards
Marilyn

Re: Hammersley/Homersley

tobiasparker — 2011-04-01 15:04:50Z

Hi,

I think I am descended from the Bower(s) family through a daughter who married a Joseph Kendrick. Please could you send me details of your research on the Hammersleys and associated families?

Tobias Parker

Re: John Wesley Hammersley Marty ann Kiger (u)?

philham54 — 2011-02-22 17:08:10Z

Jane,
My great uncle, Wm. H (Harry) was married to Arvilla. They lived in Terre Haute,IN, and are buried in Helt's Prairie Cem. in Vermillion Co., IN.

Re: John Wesley Hammersley Marty ann Kiger (u)?

janem444 — 2011-02-20 21:40:06Z

I saw your post of a few months ago. I am looking for William H. (Harry?) Hammerley who married Elizabeth Ann Coulter. Does this ring any bells with you? I should really like to know what happened to Elizabeth and if anyone knows anything about her.

Thanks.

Jane Sarles

Re: Hamersly/Hammersley/Hammersley/et al

janem444 — 2011-02-20 21:21:46Z

I am searching for William H. Hammersley who married Elizabeth Ann Coulter in 1847 in Daviess County, Indiana. Elizabeth was from Washington County, Indiana, so I suspect a connection to the brothers who came to Washington County.

Please contact.

Jane Sarles
janesarles@insightbb.com

Re: Hammersley/Homersley

marilyn1195 — 2011-02-16 20:05:59Z

Hi Kevin

Yes I found their marriage on Ancestry. It is as follows.

Text: 13 Nov 1672 Tho. Hammersley, of Barsford, p. Cheadleton, & Marg. Whitakers, of Gratton, p. Horton mar.

Book: Marriages. (Marriage)

Collection: Staffordshire: Leek - Parish Registers, 1634-1694/5

Nice for me to give you information for a change. I am sorry I took so long but I lost this email address and only just been able to establish it again. I am looking through emails going back to July 2010 - nightmare.

Regards Marilyn Roberts

Re: John Wesley Hammersley Marty ann Kiger (u)?

philham54 — 2010-10-16 15:20:26Z

Sam Hamersley(Jr.) had brothers Charles ("Fightin' Charley),George,Wm(Harry), and John,Jr. Also, a sister-Sarah Elizabeth Hamersley Gilmore. Their parents were John Wesley Hamersley & Mary Ann Kiger Hamersley. They also had a half-sister Edna who was from John's marriage after Mary Ann's death. Sam, called Jr. to distinguish him from his uncle, moved to Jefferson Co.,IN in 1919. I'm his grandson!
John,Jr.,Charley,George, and Harry are all buried in Helt's Prairie Cemetery along with John sr. and his mother Sophronia Harper Hamersley.

Re: Hammersley/Homersley

mcnunnca — 2010-10-11 22:33:26Z

I am also descended from this line - interested in how you found Margaret Whittaker's surname. Did you find their marriage licence?

Just recently found a will for William Hammersley of Cheddleton dated 1645, who appears to be the father of Thomas H. He is imprisoned at the King's Bench Prison which I believe was in London. Civil war activity? Any thoughts?

Kevin Bowers

joseph hammersley

tommyis7 — 2010-09-02 20:17:50Z

Hi, i was wondering if anyone could help me my grandfather joseph hammersley, born 1895 in salford lancashire father william hammersley, i can't find them on any of the censuses would anyone have any idea how i could track them down
thanks

Re: Marvin Hammersley

sewingbee118 — 2010-07-02 00:12:13Z

My father, Raymond Hammersley, Sr., is Ernest Hammersley's son. Ernest was Tom's brother. When my dad's Uncle Tom died, he received many of Tom's old woodworking tools. Raymond still lives in Riddle, Oregon, and can provide some information.

Re: Hammersleys- Staffordshire to London UK

rolmerry — 2010-06-08 20:30:35Z

George & Maria are my 3 x great grand parents. Do you have any documents or references for Thomas & Mary?
Roland

Re: Hammersley/Homersley

jeffrey_orfordperkins — 2010-06-08 18:43:52Z

Hello Marilyn,

I am descended from John Homersley and his wife, Margaret nee Rowley, who were the parents of the first Thomas in your list. Thomas's son, William married Mary Sneyd, 15 June 1609 at Chester. Thomas 1612-84 was first of all a Baptist then became a Quaker; George Fox stayed with Thomas at his home in Leek. That Thomas was married three times.
Plenty more to discover!
Regards, Jeff
orfordperkins@btinternet.com

Hammersley/Homersley

marilyn1195 — 2010-06-07 18:04:55Z

I am trying to verify part of my family tree and the Hammersleys seem to be the most elusive section.

I have Thomas Hammersley(1550-1621) m Catherine Cotton then

William b: 1574 who I think married Mary Sneyd b: 1584 then

Thomas (1612-1684) who married Margaret Whittaker (1633-1702) then

Thomas (1653-1694) who married Hannah Cosnett (1653-1723)

Their daughter Hannah Hammersley (1687-1729)married Henry Bower.

They all lived in Basford/Botham,Staffordshire and seem to have been Quakers.

Can anyone help?

Re: Hammersley from Macclesfield area

lynnseal — 2010-03-11 12:23:10Z

Hi I will send you a newspaper article about Hammersley, with a picture.

Re: Hammersley from Macclesfield area

drivelhead — 2010-03-11 09:57:17Z

Hi

my name is Dr. Peter Swain and I am interested in Henry Hammersley. I think he first brought 'living pictures' to Bolton as a Fairground bioscope in 1897. I am from the University of Bolton and I am relaying this through my son's ancestry connection. Henry Hammersley is a very interesting person - would anyone have a photbgraph of him? You can e mail me direct at peter@swainsworld.co.uk or the University @ p.swain@bolton.ac.uk

Thanks

Re: Tom Hammersley

GaryS1876 — 2010-02-18 20:55:52Z

I'm replying to an old posting, but thought I'd toss in a comment. My files show that, yes, Carrie PERDUE [1890-1980] married Thomas George HAMMERSLEY [1885-1968], son of George Rainie HAMMERSLEY and Lovey Jane HARRIS, 3 Dec 1907 in Days Creek, Douglas Co., Oregon.___ And, that Carrie Cameron PHELPS, born 21 Feb 1860 in Wisconsin, dying in June 1936 in Oregon, married Riley Jacob HAMERSLEY [1860-1936]* on 5 Sep 1890 [V1: p.287] as his 2nd spouse, in New Pine Creek, Modoc Co., California (a community split between OR and CA);
he divorced her 3 Oct 1895.___ He married at least four times in all and divorced each of them, dying out-of-wedlock, it’s presumed, 18 Dec 1936 in the Talkeetna gold quadrangle of south-central Alaska. He had divorced his 4th spouse, Laura, 8 May 1913 .___ *[Riley was born in Martinsville, Clark Co., Indiana, son of George Rainey HAMERSLEY and Martha BRUGH; George was the son of James Riley HAMERSLEY and Catherine Matilda ‘Tillie’ OSBORNE.]

Re: Relatives?

nick3192 — 2009-09-21 14:46:51Z

My wife and I have bought Ashe Grange in Surrey which was built in 1820 by William Spode, son of Josiah Spode. He changed his name to William Spode Hammersley and had, amongst others, a son Major-General Frederick Hammersely who established formal physical training in the Army and at Oxford. His son, also a Major-General, commanded a Division at Gallipoli in WW1. We are trying to trace the history of the house including any pictures or photographs of it in its early days.

Re: Hammersleys of Staffordshire UK

grantlynda354 — 2009-09-11 14:59:35Z

I have traced my family to Leek and Leek area and am aware they were connected to the Basford families in Staffordshire and were quakers. Please e-mail me
grant.lynda354@googlemail.com

annie hammersley and father william hammersley

bev3021_1 — 2009-08-04 12:18:51Z

I am trying to find information on my grandmother Annie Elisabeth Hammersly 1881-1964[approx].She married William Bliss in Northampton England in 1902.Her chilgren were William George, Elsie Mary, Annie Elisabeth, George William Cecelia Claridge, Gertrude Matilda and John(my father).They lived a 7 Cooper street at the time of her marriage.The family tale says she was he eldest of a large family and her mother died young so she had to be house keeper- backed by marrriage cerificate, occupation housekeeper.

Looking for mother and siblings .Any info will be most appreciated

Re: Ralph Hammersley

janedenley — 2009-07-31 08:50:41Z

Hi there

Born in 1826? Staffordshire
Died 21/12/1882 Wolstanton, Staffordshire

1851 - Ralph is married to Susannah
Manufacturing Clerk b Burselem
Rathbone Street, Woolstanton
Born in Burslem, Staffordshire

1861 census:
Dwelling: 231 King Street
Census Place: Tunstall, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Name Marr | Age | Sex Birthplace Occupation
Ralph Hammersley M | 30 | M Head Burslem, Staffordshire Earthenware Manufacturer employing 11 men and 4 women, 3 girls and 2 boys. Total: 20
Susanna Hammersley M | 31 | F Wife Burslem, Staffordshire
Thomas G Hammersley 11 | M Son Tunstall, Staffordshire
Robert M Hammersley 5 | M Son Tunstall, Staffordshire
Margaret Hammersley 2 | F Daur Tunstall, Staffordshire

1871 census:
Dwelling: 63 Windmill Street
Census Place: Tunstall, Stoke-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Name Marr | Age | Sex Birthplace Occupation
Ralph Hammersley M | 40 | M Head Burslem, Staffordshire Earthenware Manufacturer employing 200 hands
Susanna Hammersley M | 41 | F Wife Burslem, Staffordshire
Thomas G Hammersley UnM | 21 | M Son Tunstall, Staffordshire Commercial Traveller
Robert M Hammersley UnM | 14 | M Son Tunstall, Staffordshire Assistant Clerk
Louisa A Hammersley 2 | F Daur Tunstall, Staffordshire

Re: Ernest Hammersley

Alexandra471 — 2009-05-28 16:08:03Z

Kimberly: I am interested in any information you can provide on Ernest Marion Hamersley & Alice Mary Ballew's descendants. I have extensive reports on the Hammersley families of US & UK. You can reply here or privately at Hammersley_family@yahoo.com for more information.

Alexandra

Re: Ernest Hammersley

kimrocha1 — 2009-05-26 02:32:57Z

I am Enid Marie Hammersley Whited's daughter, Kimberly Kay Whited Rocha. On a whim, I searched for my mom's name, and was surprised to see this post. I realize it is many years later, but I have some geneological information about my branch of the family tree if you are interested.
Enid died in 1995.
Ernest did not die in Coupeville, WA - that is where Enid is buried. Ernest died in Oregon - perhaps Medford?? He lived with my Aunt Margaret and Uncle Ray before he died.
At this point in time, Ray, Eileen and Hal are the only siblings left.

Esther Hammersley - IN

Kisha85sum — 2009-05-03 05:57:14Z

Esther Hammersley (alt. Hamersly or Hammersly) married Clarence Shadley. I have found one sister (Ethel), but no information on her. I know her father was William H. Hammersley, but have no information on him. I also know that her mother was Arvila C. Douglas (have a direct genealogy for her back to Sweden). I am looking for information on William's family, dates etc. for him and his children.
If you have any information or would like any of the information that I have, please reply or e-mail.
Thank you.

Beatrice F. C. Hammersley, George R. Carlisle, Portland Oregon

VictoriaCrayne — 2009-04-12 18:36:46Z

Cupid's Book of Good Counsel, with page of marriage record of Beatrice and George on 12 October 1922, Rev. Constant,
witnesses Dorothy Shirling and Samborn Powell.

Will send book to family member at no cost.

Re: Hammersley from Macclesfield area

pmenglish_2000 — 2009-02-23 17:47:57Z

Hi Lynn,

Yes it was cousin Mal who sent it he sent it to me also so I guess I dont have to send it to Jane. I guess Jane is related to us also Jane said she lives in Leeds out family is all over the place you know what I nothice that my gramdpa and some of his brothers were names after Caroline and Fannys brothers John William my gradpa and his brother Job and cousin Josephines Dad was Arthur. Take care and give your mum our love.

Re: Hammersley from Macclesfield area

pmenglish_2000 — 2009-02-23 17:02:13Z

Hi Jane I sent you a message last week Fanny was my Great Grandmothers sister I am Lynns cousin and my grand father always talked about Sarah Elizabeth who was his cousin also Malcome in Australia is also related to Fanny. Whisch photo did lynn send you I have one of her with her first husband John if you like I could send it to you. Also have on of Sara Elizabeth

Re: Hammersley from Macclesfield area

AliceSmyth — 2009-02-23 16:25:27Z

Hi Jame, I agree the only similarity is her name. Oh well back to the drawing board.
thank you
Alice

Re: Hammersley from Macclesfield area

jane13580 — 2009-02-23 16:01:09Z

Hi Alice, I don't think your Fanny Hammersley is the same. There are no Fox's in the family - Fanny was an actress in 1890's and her first husband was shot in an accident. She then married my Great Grandfather and became a Warwick. Jane

Re: Hammersley from Macclesfield area

lynnseal — 2009-02-23 14:37:18Z

hi Jane, I can't remember how I came to have this photo. I only have it on computer (not the original) so I guess it was emailed to me by our cousin Mal Campbell in Australia.
best wishes
Lynn