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The Common Room / Godfrey Hall, West Heath, Birmingham.

« on: Sunday 03 February 19 05:16 GMT (UK) »

Trying to find why/when Godfrey Hall, born 1909 Chorlton, Manchester died 1970 West Heath, Birmingham would have changed his name from Hall to Lawton. On his will it states "Godfrey Hall otherwise Godfrey Lawton" His parents were Elizabeth Ann Hall (nee Pownall) and George Hall.

The Common Room / Lakeside Ladies Hostel - Ashton under Lyne

« on: Tuesday 29 January 19 18:30 GMT (UK) »

Hello all,

I'm after your help again please.

Can anyone shed any light on where I can obtain information about Lakeside Ladies Hostel, Ashton under Lyne? I have tried via Tameside record office but they have no idea what I'm on about! My great aunt's will lists her address as Lakeside Ladies Hostel. Any help/advice you can offer will as usual be much appreciated.

The Common Room / William Wright Hannah Swain(e) - Cheshire

« on: Friday 30 June 17 11:02 BST (UK) »

Trying to find any information I can about my 3 x Great Grandparents - William Wright and Hannah Swain. They were married at St Lawrence Church, Biddulph, Staffordshire in 1827. According to 1841 and subsequent census records, William was born in Wildboarclough, Cheshire and Hannah in Gawsworth, Cheshire. I am now trying to find out who their parents were with great difficulty! When Hannah married William, she already had an illegitimate child Thomas Swain (his surname appears as Wright on the census) born in 1823 in Gawsworth. I can only assume that Hannah and William were both working in the Biddulph area hence them marrying there. On 1841 census William's date of birth is 1801 and Hannah's 1796, on 1851 - the same, 1861 - 1801 and 1793. 1871 - 1801 and Hannah deceased 1864. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

The Common Room / Susannah Pownall born 1823

« on: Thursday 13 October 16 13:27 BST (UK) »

Hello again,

I am after the help of you lovely people again. My 3 x great aunt Susannah (sometimes without the "h" and sometimes just Susan....) was born in 1823 in Macclesfield to John Pownall and Jane Massey. On 1851 census she is listed as having two sons - John Worsley born 1844/5 and Thomas born 1845/6. I have found birth and baptism records for John Worsley but not for Thomas, I have found a baptism record for Jan 1845/6 for a Timothy Worsley Pownall with mother Susannah but no mention of him after this. It appears from census and other records that Susannah had three children out of wedlock?? Any help anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

The Common Room / Surname changed from Tittensor to Tideswell

« on: Monday 10 October 16 15:24 BST (UK) »

I am hoping someone can help me. About ten years ago there was a very informative page explaining why some of the Tittensor family changed their name to Tideswell. If anyone can tell me if this page still exists and where I can find it I would be grateful.

The Common Room / Abel Darlington Johnson

« on: Friday 24 June 16 17:59 BST (UK) »

I'm after your help again please all you lovely people that have come to my aid in the past.....

I have in my family tree Abel Darlington born 1834 son of Matthew Darlington and Elizabeth Johnson, died 26 July 1913, Church Street, Audley, Staffordshire married 28 Feb 1853 at St Margaret's, Wolstanton to Ann Dean. The problem I have that has taken me the best part of five years to work out is that Abel Darlington on some records is Abel Darlington JOHNSON!

Can anyone shed any light on when/why on some records the name Johnson was added/dropped? Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.

The Common Room / Coventry Residents 1901-1911

« on: Sunday 10 April 16 09:49 BST (UK) »

Hi all,

After your help yet again! Can anyone tell me how I can find out where my grandfather was living between 1901 and 1911? I have him on 1901 census in Manchester and again in 1911 but between these dates I believe he was living in Coventry. His son's birth certificate for 1906 (born in Coventry) has no street address on it. Anyone know if I can search any directories online that might have him listed? Many thanks in advance.

Lancashire / Thomas Siddall and Frances ?? Marriage

« on: Saturday 02 April 16 10:27 BST (UK) »

Hi everyone,

I need your help again please. I am trying to find a marriage entry for my great great grandfather Thomas Siddall who married a Frances sometime between 1820 and 1825 in Manchester. I would think either Manchester Cathedral or St. Mark's Cheetham if marriages were taking place during this period, I'm not sure!! Any help would be greatly appreciated.

The Common Room / Electoral Register Lookup - Newton Heath 1914-1923

« on: Tuesday 04 August 15 19:30 BST (UK) »

Hi all, I am after your help again please. I need to find an electoral roll register, street directory or anything that would have 31 Lancashire Street, Newton Heath's occupants listed between 1914 and 1923. My grandfather lived there with his family from 1914 until he left the family home in 1916 and wasn't heard of again until 1923 when he married my grandmother. It is a very tall order I know, but I would love to be able to fill in the gaps if any of you kind people can help. I have contacted Manchester Central Library Archives who have said I can view the electoral rolls in person but I live outside of the UK so this is not an option.

Many thanks in advance