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Post by jamesmat24 on Sept 15, 2009 0:27:22 GMT
Hi, researching the surname's; Matley (Tameside) , Higgins (Mottram & Carlisle), Nall (Tameside & Castleton), Robinson, Croston (Mottram), Hughes (Tameside & Cornwall), Howard (Mottram) and a few more further back in time. I've gone as far as I can using post 1837 records in the towns within Tameside and bit outside Tameside. Now thanks to IGI and distant cousins and am finding most of my ancestors are spread out all over the country.
My current Brick Wall is Samuel Matley who was born 13 May 1858 (father not know). The mother is Mary Ann Matley and as usual no details about her profession. Any help much appreciated.
I have 2 years experience so have some information to share.
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Post by SueR on Oct 9, 2009 14:30:30 GMT
Hi all I was born in Stalybridge and migrated to Australia with my parents in 1967 (aged 8). I started genealogy 4-5 years ago and have been back to England 3 times to go a bit of research-the Tameside Local Studies Centre in Ashton Under Lyne being a 'must visit' each time. I'm otherwise restricted to the internet but know Cheshire BMD, ancestry.co.uk and findmypast quite well.
I was really pleased to see the St George Church (Stalybridge) Burial Transcripts and MIs go on line not so long ago. Is any one thinking about/doing the transcripts/MIs for St Pauls (Stalybridge) online? A big job I know but it's a long way to travel to do look ups!
Sue
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Post by ginger on Oct 10, 2009 12:52:46 GMT
Hi Sue
Welcome to this board
Cannot help you with St Paul's but I am sure someone will be able to answer you
If you post any lookups you need at Tameside post them on here and again someone will try to help
Mo
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Post by ghhah on Oct 24, 2009 6:32:11 GMT
Hi, A new member from the Antipodes. Had been unsure if your area fitted my search - pls advise if I'm off the track.
Our earliest family find is on 1841 census at Gerrard's Fold - Hyde? James Harrison, Agric Lab. and family. I've tracked this family down through the census reports to 1901 for a broad picture of the extended family. Now concentrating on the closer links. Have bought some certs from GRO - but spreading my expenses. I've noticed others had connections to Harrison here but also just how very many of them there were.
James --> Benjamin Harrison --> Abel Harrison --> George Harrison b. abt 1872 Werneth. (George moves to Barnsley mid 1890s).
Benjamin marr Amy Mellor at Ashton/Lyne; Abel to Harriet Jackson of Whaley/Disley.
Happy to discuss and share, Heather
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Post by sharonbardsley on Dec 1, 2009 22:41:25 GMT
Hi Everyone
Researching the Bardsley name from Ashton / Audenshaw. Got back to the late 1700's. Found on a death certificate, death occurred at Hugh Bank, Droylsden and can't seem to find the area/place. Has anyone ideas?
Gay, this site is a credit to you - congratulations. Sharon
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Post by Woody on Dec 2, 2009 8:35:03 GMT
Hi Sharon I have a few connections to Bardsley ancestors in the Shepley family tree I’ve been researching with a pal for a few years, so the name caught my attention. However, I’m afraid that, like you, I couldn’t find anything either ancient or modern for ‘Hugh Bank, Droylsden’. I now wonder if it’s just a mis-spelling which should actually read ‘High Bank’ ? Even then, the only reference I could find in modern Droylsden is High Bank Road which lies to the south of Manchester Road (A 662) and towards Failsworth. You’ll find it easily if you use Google Maps to search and then opt for the 'satellite' view. It just seems a rather curious street name to be hatched up out of thin air, so it may reflect some kind of connection with the past. On the other hand, there are several references to ‘High Bank’ in neighbouring Audenshaw, Denton and Gorton and the various town boundaries have shifted considerably over time. Here’s a reference for you to try. www.grimshaworigin.org/WebPages/AudLine.htmThere’s also a 180-page history of Droylsden, published in 1859, that’s available to study free of charge through the University of California Library website. You can download it to your PC in Adobe PDF format and then use the Adobe Acrobat system to search it at your leisure. There are very few individuals mentioned, but it's well worth a read for anybody who's interested in old Droylsden. www.archive.org/stream/historicaldescri00higsiala/historicaldescri00higsiala_djvu.txtI had a quick look but couldn’t find anything obvious for either ‘Hugh Bank’ or ‘High Bank’. There is, however, one mention of the Rev James Bardsley who gave a speech at the opening ceremony of the Droylsden Institute. Lastly, I don’t know whether you’ve found this site ? www.billnkaz.demon.co.uk/droylsden.htmAlthough it’s a personal family history site, it has comprehensive information about Droylsden, including several very old maps. This is the direct link to the maps page. www.billnkaz.demon.co.uk/genealogy.htmThere has been no site update since 2002 but there’s a contact address and I suspect that if these people can’t answer your question, we’re all going to struggle to get much further. Might be worth trying to contact them. Hope this stuff helps you move forward.
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Post by dannykross on Dec 16, 2009 15:05:11 GMT
Tell everyone a little about why you have joined this forum. Hello everyone. My name is Danny Ross and I am from Texas. I am researching my Kenworthy family that is form this area. William born in 1812.. Mossley son of.. Cornelius born in 1778...Mossley son of Joseph born 1742...Ashton under Lyne son of John born 1716..Ashton under Lyne William came to the U.S. and that is how I got here. I have more details, but I wanted to see if there is anyone who could help.
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Post by sandra on Dec 16, 2009 16:57:12 GMT
Hi Danny
Welcome to our forum, I don't have any connection with your family, but just wanted to say hello
Sandra
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Post by Woody on Dec 17, 2009 1:35:59 GMT
Hi Danny Not being too sure about exactly what you need, I haven’t done very much digging. Kenworthy's a very common Tameside surname so if you can be a bit more specific, that would be helpful. I’m assuming you haven’t found the right Cornelius Kenworthy on the www.cheshirebmd.org.uk website ? I did find a possible 1833 christening in the Lancashire On-line Parish Records archive www.lan-opc.org.uk for Kitty Kenworthy. The dates would fit the time-scale you posted, and the record might also give you a husband for Kitty. Baptism: 21 Jul 1833 Methodist New Connexion, Mossley, Lancashire, England James May - son of Daniel May & Kitty (formerly Kenworthy) Born: 1 May 1833 Abode: Under Quick Edge Occupation: Cotton Spinner Notes: This is their 1st son. Mother is daughter of Cornelius Kenworthy of Roughtown, Saddleworth parish. Baptised by: Thos Halkyard Register: Baptisms 1797 - 1866, Page 86, Entry 4 Source: LDS Film 2357134 As you’ve no doubt already found, the Saddleworth/ Mossley area can be confusing because administrative responsibility for this collection of townships has changed several times over the years. For example, while early records refer to Roughtown, Saddleworth, Yorkshire and later records to Roughtown, Mossley, Lancashire they’re exactly the same place. It’s a similar identity crisis for Friarmere, Yorkshire. It’s in Saddleworth although the transcribers probably wouldn’t identify it as such. This link provides clues about the changes to these townships' affiliations: www.saddleworth-historical-society.org.uk/overview/overview.htmIf your Kenworthy ancestors married into the Lawton clan, John Trevor Lawton’s website - www.lawtonsofsaddleworth.com - could be a goldmine. Once in there, use the ‘Family Tree’ menu; all the surnames are listed in alphabetical blocks and there are details of about 20 Kenworthy individuals.
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Post by dannykross on Dec 22, 2009 13:29:47 GMT
Hi Danny Not being too sure about exactly what you need, I haven’t done very much digging. Kenworthy's a very common Tameside surname so if you can be a bit more specific, that would be helpful. I’m assuming you haven’t found the right Cornelius Kenworthy on the www.cheshirebmd.org.uk website ? I did find a possible 1833 christening in the Lancashire On-line Parish Records archive www.lan-opc.org.uk for Kitty Kenworthy. The dates would fit the time-scale you posted, and the record might also give you a husband for Kitty. Baptism: 21 Jul 1833 Methodist New Connexion, Mossley, Lancashire, England James May - son of Daniel May & Kitty (formerly Kenworthy) Born: 1 May 1833 Abode: Under Quick Edge Occupation: Cotton Spinner Notes: This is their 1st son. Mother is daughter of Cornelius Kenworthy of Roughtown, Saddleworth parish. Baptised by: Thos Halkyard Register: Baptisms 1797 - 1866, Page 86, Entry 4 Source: LDS Film 2357134 As you’ve no doubt already found, the Saddleworth/ Mossley area can be confusing because administrative responsibility for this collection of townships has changed several times over the years. For example, while early records refer to Roughtown, Saddleworth, Yorkshire and later records to Roughtown, Mossley, Lancashire they’re exactly the same place. It’s a similar identity crisis for Friarmere, Yorkshire. It’s in Saddleworth although the transcribers probably wouldn’t identify it as such. This link provides clues about the changes to these townships' affiliations: www.saddleworth-historical-society.org.uk/overview/overview.htmIf your Kenworthy ancestors married into the Lawton clan, John Trevor Lawton’s website - www.lawtonsofsaddleworth.com - could be a goldmine. Once in there, use the ‘Family Tree’ menu; all the surnames are listed in alphabetical blocks and there are details of about 20 Kenworthy individuals.
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Post by dannykross on Dec 22, 2009 13:32:20 GMT
Hi Danny Not being too sure about exactly what you need, I haven’t done very much digging. Kenworthy's a very common Tameside surname so if you can be a bit more specific, that would be helpful. I’m assuming you haven’t found the right Cornelius Kenworthy on the www.cheshirebmd.org.uk website ? I did find a possible 1833 christening in the Lancashire On-line Parish Records archive www.lan-opc.org.uk for Kitty Kenworthy. The dates would fit the time-scale you posted, and the record might also give you a husband for Kitty. Baptism: 21 Jul 1833 Methodist New Connexion, Mossley, Lancashire, England James May - son of Daniel May & Kitty (formerly Kenworthy) Born: 1 May 1833 Abode: Under Quick Edge Occupation: Cotton Spinner Notes: This is their 1st son. Mother is daughter of Cornelius Kenworthy of Roughtown, Saddleworth parish. Baptised by: Thos Halkyard Register: Baptisms 1797 - 1866, Page 86, Entry 4 Source: LDS Film 2357134 As you’ve no doubt already found, the Saddleworth/ Mossley area can be confusing because administrative responsibility for this collection of townships has changed several times over the years. For example, while early records refer to Roughtown, Saddleworth, Yorkshire and later records to Roughtown, Mossley, Lancashire they’re exactly the same place. It’s a similar identity crisis for Friarmere, Yorkshire. It’s in Saddleworth although the transcribers probably wouldn’t identify it as such. This link provides clues about the changes to these townships' affiliations: www.saddleworth-historical-society.org.uk/overview/overview.htmIf your Kenworthy ancestors married into the Lawton clan, John Trevor Lawton’s website - www.lawtonsofsaddleworth.com - could be a goldmine. Once in there, use the ‘Family Tree’ menu; all the surnames are listed in alphabetical blocks and there are details of about 20 Kenworthy individuals.
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Post by dannykross on Dec 22, 2009 22:58:56 GMT
Woody, you have been a great help, and you ask what I exactly need. My main purpose is to find my roots. Find someone in the area that either knows my family or someone that I am related too. I am not that sure that all the information I have is accurate, and would love to confirm some of it.... Let's start with Cornelius Kenworthy..born 1778 in Mossley, married Ann Hindley 1799. I have not found anything about Ann's family, but Cornelius was the son of Joseph K. b. 1742 and Hannah Seal b. 1746. I don't know when Cornelius died, but I do think he re-married after Ann's death.
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Post by picklespuss on Jan 2, 2010 18:46:59 GMT
My maiden name was Barbara Turner and I was born in Ashton under Lyne. The Turner family come from Dukinfield. I am researching my maternal family named Hough/Oliver who settled in Ashton from Staffordshire at the end of the nineteeth century.
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Post by mikeousey on Jan 9, 2010 3:58:26 GMT
Hi, Mike Ousey here. I am from Pennsylvania, USA and am researching anyone named Ousey and their marital partners. My little branch of the Ousey family left Hey/Springhead in Saddleworth in the late 1840s for the woolen mills of Philadelphia and I haven't been able to ascertain where my mystery John Ousey, who died prior to the 1841 census, came from originally. His wife Alice later had another child (middle name Ogden) but sans listed father on the birth certificate just before she, family 1 and mini family 2 sailed over to the USA. Since I can't figure out where John came from I am creating a large Ousey-specific tree and am discovering that most of them were concentrated in Ashton-under-Lyne and Staleybridge and my little Yorkshire branch were the outliers. I also hope to visit the area someday.
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Post by dannykross on Jan 10, 2010 1:52:53 GMT
Hi, Mike Ousey here. I am from Pennsylvania, USA and am researching anyone named Ousey and their marital partners. My little branch of the Ousey family left Hey/Springhead in Saddleworth in the late 1840s for the woolen mills of Philadelphia and I haven't been able to ascertain where my mystery John Ousey, who died prior to the 1841 census, came from originally. His wife Alice later had another child (middle name Ogden) but sans listed father on the birth certificate just before she, family 1 and mini family 2 sailed over to the USA. Since I can't figure out where John came from I am creating a large Ousey-specific tree and am discovering that most of them were concentrated in Ashton-under-Lyne and Staleybridge and my little Yorkshire branch were the outliers. I also hope to visit the area someday.
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