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Re: ROO in Horsforth

cir2054 — 2011-12-30 18:11:08Z

George & Diane

Not sure if this helps at all, but found this as part of my own Roo research.

The 1881 census shows Cyrus (58)and Ellen (50) living at Crag Hill (which I believe was near Broadgate Lane ?)together with their sons John Henry(age 22), a quarryman and Thorp (5). The Whites Directory for 1870 shows a Cyrus Roo a stonemason and quarry owner living on Bachelor Row, still in existence at the top of Town Street, off Long Row, where many Roos were resident. Could this be the same Cyrus, son of Richard and Sarah, although the census records Cyrus as a farmer of 7 acres ?

The Kelly's Directory of 1882 shows a Jas Roo living at Long Row, being a Grocer and Tea dealer. This matches the 1881 census entry for James Roo, widower, living with Arthur his nephew.

All would seem to confirm your findings.

Re: ROO in Horsforth

geomica — 2011-11-20 19:15:36Z

Researching Richard Roo b. abt 1791, lived in Horsforth, married Sarah b. abt 1796.
Children were: Cyrus (George)b.abt 1821 Horsforth (married Ellen b. abt 1831 Hull Yorkshire, John b.1816 , Hannah b.abt 1821, Richard b. 1819, Joseph b.1826, James b.1826, and Charles b. 1829.

It is possible that Cyrus and Hannah were twins, as well as John and James.

Richard was a stonemason, as were his children Joseph and Charles. James was a grocer. It was noted that he died at age 68, a widow, 2 Aug 1894.

I believe Hannah married Benjamin Lawson and had a son, John Lawson.

Looking for:
Names of parents for RICHARD ROO b. 1791
Maiden Name of SARAH ROO b. 1796
Names of parents for SARAH ROO b. 1796
Maiden Name of ELLEN ROO b. 1831, wife of Cyrus Roo
Names of parents of ELLEN ROO b. 1831

Any clues much appreciated.
George & Diane

Re: ROO in Horsforth

mikkithemouse — 2009-03-03 17:44:54Z

Hi Christine,

My grandfather is Charlie Roo, son of Joseph Sidney Roo. I have lots of info on the Roo family. Email me and we'll compare notes>

mikkithemouse@aol.com

Re: ROO in Horsforth

christinegreen2 — 2009-03-02 22:23:05Z

Hi Mikki, I would be interested to have more details of your tree. My GG Grandfather was Richard Roo b 1830, son of John & Susannah (Maylor). They came from & lived in Horsforth. I am also looking for a connection to Fredrick Stead Roo b 1890, son of Joseph and grandson of Charles, who is also connectd with my family.

Re: ROO in Horsforth

cir2054 — 2008-09-15 20:15:26Z

Hello Mikki,

I have just found your post from several years ago, regarding Joseph Sidney Roo, and was wondering if you were still actively searching?

I have recently just discovered my own connection to Joseph Sidney.

I also see you have other posts regarding Roo.

Perhaps you may like to respond ?

Thanks CR

John Roo m. Jenny Berghuis

bhill1998 — 2002-11-02 01:38:08Z

Marriage August 3, 1876
Muskegon County, Michigan Liber 2 page 92

John Roo born Holland
Jenny Berghuis born Holland

no parents listed for either

Re: ROO in Horsforth

davidtaylor209 — 2001-06-24 14:23:49Z

Hi Mikki
The 1881 Census shows Joseph Sidney aged 18 a Joiner living with his parents James a Stone Quarryman age 48 & Elizabeth 44 and siblings Edward 21, Mary Ann age 20, John 16, Charles 13, Sarah Ann 9 & Harriet 6.
The IGI shows James baptised 6th Oct 1832 at the Zion Calvinistic Baptist Church Horsforth son of Thomas Roo & Ann Smith who married at Guiseley 10th Nov 1822.
James was their youngest child, Mary 1823, Hannah 1824, Elisha 1826, Joseph Smith 1829 & Phoebeb 1830.

Regards

David Taylor

ROO in Horsforth

2001-06-14 12:00:00Z

Hi, I'm looking for any information on the Roo family based in Horsforth. Particularly Joseph Sidney Roo born in 1863.
Thanks Mikki (a newcomer to all this )

Roo, Frederick

2000-01-03 21:13:10Z

Born - April 25,1862 at Kingston Upon Hull, York(?),Eng. Died - July 12, 1920 at Elko, BC, Canada. Married - Mary Roden, Dec. 22, 1886 in Port Arthur (Thunder Bay) ON, Canada. Border Crossing of Roosville BC / MT is named after this couple. They were my great-grandparents.