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Lancashire / Papist return of 1767 look up please

« on: Thursday 18 April 19 14:37 BST (UK) »

Hi. A while back I saw a thread on rootsweb concerning the papist return of 1767 for Richard Rigby of Haighton. I can no longer find the thread, but wish to revue the information. I have been in touch with the parliament archives, but they could not help me. If anyone could do a look up it would be appreciated. Many thanks

Lancashire / Which William Cottam?

« on: Monday 08 April 19 11:09 BST (UK) »

My journey starts with Mary Cottam whose father was William Cottam as listed on her marriage banns to William Rigby in 1834 Preston. She gives her birth place as Broughton and in 1841 is living with her mother Betty. Mary’s baptism is Dec 1812 at St Mary’s Goosnargh, abode Whittingham. William Cottam died in 1836 age 49, giving his birth 1787/1788. My problem is there are two William Cottam Baptisms for 1788 and two William Cottam marriages to Betty/ Elizabeth, 1809 and 1811. Can anyone please help before I mix the two families up. Many thanks as always.

England / Cuthbert Metcalfe bapt 1773 Hawes. Help needed

« on: Tuesday 12 March 19 15:08 GMT (UK) »

I have reason to believe that Cuthbert Metcalfe, bapt 1773 Hawes married Mary Blyth at Grinton in 1798 and in 1802 turned up in Lancaster with Mary and had their family, who were baptized at St Mary’s Lancaster. Is there any way that I could find out for sure if it’s the same Cuthbert? According to death records, Cuthbert died in 1848 in Lancaster age 82, but I can’t find any baptism that would fit. There are 3 Cuthberts baptized from 1768 to 1779 in the same locality. Any help on this would be greatfully received. Thanks

Yorkshire (North Riding) / Help needed. Cuthbert Metcalf baptism

« on: Sunday 03 March 19 17:08 GMT (UK) »

Hi. I have a baptism for Cuthbert Metcalf at Hawes in 1773, parents Richard and Dorothy Metcalf(e). I also have a death for him in 1848 in Lancaster, which gives his age as 82, making his birth 1766. He is listed in 1841 census as age 68, living at Penny St Lancaster. I can find no baptism for 1766. My query, would it be the correct baptism for him in 1773? I have also reason to believe that his marriage to Mary was in Grinton 1798. Any help on this would be fantastic, the Metcalf name around these parts is a nightmare to fathom out who belongs to who. Many thanks again

Tipperary / Looking for Ellen Doran baptism

« on: Thursday 03 January 19 11:43 GMT (UK) »

Hi. I am trying, without much success, to find a baptism record for Ellen Doran. The info I have so far is this..... born between 1855 and 1856 according to 1911 census Burnley in Carrick Tipperary. She married Patrick Burns, possibly in Rochdale as their daughter Sarah Ann Burns was born there in 1876. She married Thomas Green in 1877 in Burnley, father listed as James Doran. Her mother, Ann, is living with her in 1891 census Burnley. Ellen has a brother Michael, married in 1879 Burnley, father James Doran. Any help would be wonderful. Many thanks as always.

World War Two / Restrictions on Age?

« on: Sunday 02 December 18 10:50 GMT (UK) »

Hi. I am looking for any information regarding age of soldiers in WW2. My query relates to James Wallace Kay born 1887, who appears to be absent from the 1939 Register. He was a decorated soldier in WW1, having received the Military Medal, and according to his pension records, was transferred to a Reserve battalion of the Manchester Regiment in 1920. Would he be too old to go to war? He originally enlisted in 1903. Many thanks as always.

World War Two / Royal signals Sgt Edward Kay

« on: Monday 26 November 18 09:25 GMT (UK) »

I have recently found a newspaper article regarding Edwards brother, James Wallace Kay, who was listed as missing. In the article it mentions his brother Edward being in the Royal signals in the Middle East. I can't find anything on the forces site other than a Sgt Edward Kay in the RAF volunteer reserve. Would the site hold all the records? Is the newspaper article wrong? I can't find any death or marriage for him also in his home town of Burnley. It looks like Sgt Edward of the RAF was killed in 1942. If anyone can help it would be very much appreciated. Many thanks

Lancashire / Looking for St Mary Magdelene RC Burnley marriages

« on: Saturday 17 November 18 14:42 GMT (UK) »

Hi. Would anyone have access to these records via manchester.gov.uk
In particular I am looking for:-
Elizabeth Ann Rigby/John Eaves 1911
Margaret Rigby/Thomas Griffin 1917

I believe they are my great aunts, but as the Rigby name is so common, I am unsure as to whether or not they are. The father of both brides should be William Henry Rigby and the addresses may be Whitpark St Burnley. John Eaves died in 1914, and is buried with his son and the son of Margaret.
The link for access to the records https://www.manchester.gov.uk/directory_record/211480/st_mary_magdalene_roman_catholic_burnley/category/785/marriagesregisters

Many thanks as always

Lancashire / Looking for 1918 Electoral Role for Burnley

« on: Thursday 15 November 18 09:23 GMT (UK) »

Hi. Would anyone have access to the 1918 Electoral role please? My great uncle was John James Rigby and I have a WW1 pension record for a John James Rigby living at 19 Whitpark St Burnley. As the name is so common, I'm trying to establish whether it is my John James. In the 1911 census he is listed as being with his parents and siblings at 1 Whitpark St, father is William Henry Rigby. I am aware that the records are held at the library, but as I live in Ireland, a visit there isn't practical. If anyone can help me this would clear up a few questions I have relating to this family. Many thanks as always.