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Hi, I think this is the Parker's Arms Inn, 10/12 Croft Street, Burnley (closed 1958).

Can anyone confirm this?  (photo can be found here: http://www.briercliffesociety.co.uk/talkback/viewtopic.php?f=52&t=3594 )

Hi, I am researching Baxter's from Kendal, Westmorland.

John Baxter (1825-1885) married Sarah McDonald (1829-1870).  John and Sarah had a number of children, but I am following James William Baxter (1857-1897).  James William Baxter married Elizabeth Drennan (1856-?).  James and Elizabeth had a son named Ernest Baxter (1889-1955) and they lived at 22&23, Chapel Lane, Kirkland, Kendal, Westmorland. 

Census information on the family can be found here http://www.briercliffesociety.co.uk/talkback/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=2595

Also, I found this tomb information which may relate to my family http://www.northofthesands.org.uk/westmoreland/parish/4/kendal

Kendal (W. altar tomb formerly railed. On side). In Memory of James Baxter, late an Alderman of this Burgh, who died June 26th, 1737, Aged 37, Also of Joyce Baxter, his Wife who died in the year 1737, Aged 38, Also of James their Son, who died an Infant. (On top). .In Memory of William Baxter, late of Kendal who died January 31st, 1798, Aged 67. Also of Agnes his Wife who died April 4th, 1775, Aged 38, and of John Baxter, late of Kendal, Surgeon, who died October 3d, 1758, Aged 30, and Phillis his Wife who died December 28th, 1793, Aged 69. Also of Agnes Baxter who died December 27th, 1768, Aged 34, and of Margaret Baxter who died November 27th, 1795, aged 63, Sisters to the above William Baxter.

If you are related, or can add to my research, then please get in touch.

Regards, Kris

Hi, I have another uniform that I hope someone will recognise.

This photograph was taken by Barcroft & Crabtree of Burnley, Nelson & Bacup (circa 1890’s)

Thanks, Kris

Hi, I have a paybook and other Army related documents for Andrew Young (b. 1854) formerly of the 93rd Foot. 

Does anyone know what happened to Andrew Young?

Details from a document:

FIRST CLASS ARMY RESERVE
Section B

Former Regiment: 93rd Foot
Regimental Number: 1280
Rank in the Army: Private
Length of Service with the Colours: 6? 132/365
Present Age: 24
Height: 5.9 ¼
Complexion: Fresh
Eyes: Grey
Hair: Dark Brown
Marks or Scars: Burn on neck
Trade: Gardener
Married or Single: Single
Place of Residence: Boyndlie

ANDREW YOUNG whose description is given in the margin was transferred to the Army Reserve at Aberdeen on the 1st day of August 1878.
His Character in the Army was very good.
He had two Good Conduct Badges
Signature of Enrolling Officer: W. J. M? Ball? Lieutenant Colonel

Hi, I am researching Emmanuel Sutcliffe (c. 1833-1869) who was born at Burnley, Lancashire and died at Secunderabad, India.  Other than the census, and the few details on his family gravestone at Habergham Eaves near Burnley, I don’t know very much about this individual.  According to the gravestone, Emmanuel was a Gunner in the 23rd Brigade, Royal Artillery (died May 26th, 1869) and was interred at “Trumalghery Church in India” (Trimulgherry Cantonment Cemetery).

Can anyone provide further information for either, Emmanuel Sutcliffe or the 23rd Brigade, Royal Artillery during May 1869?  Was there action at this time, or should I presume that Emmanuel died of natural causes?  Also, are death certificates available for British soldiers who died in India during this period?

Any help or suggestions would be most welcome! 

Details:

Gravestone at All Saints, Habergham Eaves, Burnley: http://www.briercliffesociety.co.uk/Grave%20Stones/All%20Saints%20with%20St%20John%20the%20Baptist/S/Sutcliffe1.htm

1841 Census - HO107; Piece 508; Book: 7; Civil Parish: Whalley; County: Lancashire; Enumeration District: 23; Folio: 9; Page: 11; Line: 19;
44 Cheapside, Habergham Eaves
John Sutcliffe, 45yrs, Coal Miner, b. Lancs
Dinah Sutcliffe, 50yrs, b. Lancs
Mary Sutcliffe, 20yrs, Twist ?, b. Lancs
Esther Sutcliffe, 15yrs, b. Lancs
George Sutcliffe, 13yrs, Cotton Mill, b. Lancs
Emanuel Sutcliffe, 9yrs, b. Lancs
Shedrach Sutcliffe, 6yrs, b. Lancs
Ann Mont, 75yrs, b. Lancs

1851 Census - HO107; Piece: 2251; Folio: 549; Page: 52
6 Veevers street, Burnley
Nancy Whitaker, Head, Unm, 26yrs, Rover Cotton, b. Lower House
Susanna Whitaker, Sister, Unm, 22yrs, Throstle Spinning Cotton, b. Lower House
Wm. Dickenson, Half Brother, Unm, 15yrs, Coal Miner, b. Burnley
Sarah Dickenson, Half Sister, Unm, 8yrs, sister at home, b. Burnley
Emmanuel Sutcliffe, Brother in Law, Mar, 23yrs, Jobber Throttle ?, b. Burnley
Mary Sutcliffe, Sister, Mar, 24yrs, Throstle spinner cotton, b. Lower House
James Sutcliffe, Nephew, 4yrs, Scholar, b. Burnley

1861 Census - RG9; Piece: 3067; Folio: 30; Page: 8
Barnes Court, Burnley
Emanuel Sutcliffe, Head, Mar, 32yrs, Cotton Thread Overlooker, b. Burnley
Mary Sutcliffe, Wife, Mar, 34yrs, b. Habergham Eaves
James Sutcliffe, Son, 14yrs, Cotton Factory Worker, b. Burnley
Mary Jane Sutcliffe, Daughter, 4yrs, Scholar, b. Burnley
William Dickenson, Boarder, Unm, 24yrs, Coal Miner, b. Burnley
James Whitehead, Boarder, Unm, 24yrs, Cotton Mule Spinner, b. Habergham Eaves
Benjamin Dickenson, Head, Mar, 27yrs, Labourer at Brewery, b. Burnley
Elizabeth Dickenson, Wife, Mar, 36yrs, b. Burnley
Nancy Dickenson, Daughter, 3yrs, Scholar, b. Burnley

Best regards, Kris