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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Lancashire => Topic started by: RuslanPashayev on Sunday 31 December 17 17:08 GMT (UK)
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Dear Friends,
would highly appreciate any info on the most famous Lancashire Runner - Siah Albison of Bowlee, Middleton. He was a one-mile champion in the 1860's.
Thanks. Ruslan
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This is what Wikipedia says about him - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siah_Albison
If you google his name there may be more information.
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If you have access to FindMyPast there are numerous newspaper articles on Siah Albison/Albeson.
Are you looking for info on his family line or details as a runner?
JJ
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The birth of Siah "Allbeson" was registered in Manchester June quarter, 1840. Mother's maiden name Bamford.
In 1841 he was with his parents (presumably), Jacob and Mary, with siblings, living in Prestwich. Recorded under the name of Albinson.
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In 1877 and 1879 he is in the UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946 at the Three Crowns 502 Oldham Road Newton Heath.
In the 1881 census he is at 317 Oldham Road, age 40, married and a beer seller but there is no wife or family at the same address
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Siah's first wife Elizabeth (nee Aldred) possible death q1 1882
He remarried in 1883 to Eliza Warren.
JJ
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In the 1881 census he is at 317 Oldham Road, age 40, married and a beer seller but there is no wife or family at the same address
Siah's wife on the 1881 is living at 344 Oldham Road with their son Albert (13)
JJ
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Siah Albeson death registered Dec 1/4 1891 Oldham registration district age 51
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Dear Friends,
thanks to everyone for the feedback, very helpful info, appreciate, I found a lot of his competitive results on BritishNewspaperArchives. Trying to get any of his images/photos. Any ideas?
Nope, I am not on FindMypast.
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Three Crowns, 502 Oldham Road, Newton Heath, Manchester, Lancashire....
I wonder if it exists still....
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Try Pubs of Manchester Past and Present blog.
www.pubs-of-manchester.blogspot.co.uk
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The Three Crowns doesn't exist any more. It was near the junction of Oldham Rd and Thorp Rd. It is mentioned in a few football history websites, as it was used as changing rooms for Newton Heath F.C. (who later became Manchester United)
http://spartacus-educational.com/FmanchesterU.htm
As the football club was founded in 1878, it is possible that Siah Albeson was still landlord at this time.
:) Barbara
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Thanks for sharing Barbara, appreciate. Yeah, Copenhagen Grounds Arena was right there, at Newton Heath, Manchester. Albison was a One Mile champion runner of England, he won his title over there. That gentleman Mr. Thomas Hayes proprietor of the grounds did a lot for sports in the area, I would call him Father of Manchester's Athetics. In 1870 he didnt renew his licence and arena was demolished. He moved to Deansgate I think and was still actively promoting local sports.
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The birth of Siah "Allbeson" was registered in Manchester June quarter, 1840. Mother's maiden name Bamford.
In 1841 he was with his parents (presumably), Jacob and Mary, with siblings, living in Prestwich. Recorded under the name of Albinson.
is this an older brother ?
Baptism: 25 Aug 1822 St Leonard, Middleton, Lancashire, England
William Albison - son of Jacob Albison & Mary
Abode: Middleton
Occupation: Weaver
Baptised by: James Archer Curate
Register: Baptisms 1818 - 1822 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 197, Entry 1571
Source: LDS Film 1545700
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Dear Friends,
thanks for the info, highly appreciate.
Trying to get any of his pictures, back then they were producing cabinet card with images of famous local sportsmen...any ideas where is the best place to ask?
May be some local antique stores? Is there any in the Newton Heath areas?
Thanks again. Kind regards, RP