Whalley Square, Preston

[LindaWW]

My Webster family lived from around 1841 to 1891 on Whalley Square.  I have tried to locate this street on an 1850 Map of Preston and on current ones.  I have been able to locate most of the addresses at which my family members resided.  Except Whalley Square.
I have found the new Whalley Road.   I did look on some old Census records for the District and other streets on the same pages, but no joy. 
 Anyone have any clues or ideas?

[The Mc]

I have just read a PDF file that said Whalley Square-Marsh Lane, the latter of course in the middle of Preston between Guild Way and Ring Way and leading to Corporation Street.....also mention of Back Whalley Square.

[LindaWW]

Well!  Between the 1850 map and the current town centre map on the Preston website I have a better idea of where it should be.  It is not far from where I figured it should be from the old census report, new Bridge Lane.  I think I was on the wrong side of the tracks.
Thank you so very much!

[jds1949]

My 1909 map of West Preston has Whalley Square as a turning off Marsh Lane between Gildow and Gradwell streets - opposite the Kay Street Mills. It would seem to be a small street with approximately 15 dwellings marked - 7 on one side - 3 across the top and then 5 down the other side. Just past Gradwell Street are the railway lines going into Preston Station. Gildow and Gradwell streets are still there, but not Whalley Square.

jds1949

[LindaWW]

Thank you very much!
On my 1850 map I can find all these streets.  And it makes sense relative  to other locations where the family lived during the period and after.   Funny that the 1850 map I have does not have a name on the street.  It is there, but looks like an open space rather than a street, and no name affixed. 

Again, thanks all. 

[shuttleman]

Hi LindaWW. It would appear we share a distant ancestor. My Great, Great Grandfather Samuel Leigh married Rachel Webster the daughter of Henry Webster of Whalley Square Preston in 1849.

[LindaWW]

Hello Cousin!
I have also been in contact with another ancestor of Rachel.
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[shuttleman]

Hello Linda

Thanks for the reply. Where does the Canada connection come in regarding the Webster family in Preston England ?

Also i would love to hear of the other relative of Rachel Webster you have discovered.

Thank You

[LindaWW]

Sorry for forgetting about the e-mail rule.   I do not use this site as often as I should.

My great grandfather was the brother to your Rachel.   When he and his wife Ann died in 1884-1885 the children were taken into care by what is not the Together Trust and my grandfather, Richard, ended up in Canada as a Home Child.

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