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The Lighter Side / Re: slum housing late 19thC to 1920s, could be anywhere
« on: Monday 26 May 08 15:11 BST (UK) »
Hi Bill, your Gran that smoked the pipe was she by any chance 6 feet tall and kept rabbits, if so we are related 
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The Lighter Side / Re: slum housing late 19thC to 1920s, could be anywhere
« on: Friday 23 May 08 22:42 BST (UK) »
Bill, I certainly didn't mean any offense.
I do realise how terrible life was at that time for the Irish people and I apologise if I came across as being flippant. If the Irish side of my family hadn't come to Manchester then it's quite possible that they wouldn't have survived. However, the Irish people were not treated particularly well in Manchester and although England was their salvation, I'm sure it was still a harsh life.
I have lived in Manchester all my life along with my parents, Grandparents and their Irish Grandparents. I too am very proud of my city and it's industrial heritage but from research I know that it wasn't the most pleasent place to be at this time.
I do realise how terrible life was at that time for the Irish people and I apologise if I came across as being flippant. If the Irish side of my family hadn't come to Manchester then it's quite possible that they wouldn't have survived. However, the Irish people were not treated particularly well in Manchester and although England was their salvation, I'm sure it was still a harsh life.
I have lived in Manchester all my life along with my parents, Grandparents and their Irish Grandparents. I too am very proud of my city and it's industrial heritage but from research I know that it wasn't the most pleasent place to be at this time.
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The Lighter Side / Re: slum housing late 19thC to 1920s, could be anywhere
« on: Friday 23 May 08 19:57 BST (UK) »
Thanks Silvery, it makes you feel quite humble and very spoilt.
My ancestors came from rural villages in England and Ireland and followed the industrial revolution to Manchester. I often think that they must have thought that they had travelled to Hell
My ancestors came from rural villages in England and Ireland and followed the industrial revolution to Manchester. I often think that they must have thought that they had travelled to Hell
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Staffordshire / Re: Barber and Willshaw
« on: Thursday 22 May 08 20:00 BST (UK) »
Hi Mishcat, thanks for your reply and sorry for the delay.
I've come across your family before but haven't made a link yet. However, I have been in Cheddleton for the weekend and I'm now certain that all Wilshaws from that area are related in some way or another...the trick is to find out how
The earliest that I have is George Wilshaw born 1763 -1850 married to Annie Hulme and they lived in cheddleton village. His son George Wilshaw (b.1817) married the widow Mary Barber in 1840.
On my visit I discovered that nearly every other persons name is Wilshaw or Barber.
So, hello distant cousin
I've come across your family before but haven't made a link yet. However, I have been in Cheddleton for the weekend and I'm now certain that all Wilshaws from that area are related in some way or another...the trick is to find out how
The earliest that I have is George Wilshaw born 1763 -1850 married to Annie Hulme and they lived in cheddleton village. His son George Wilshaw (b.1817) married the widow Mary Barber in 1840.
On my visit I discovered that nearly every other persons name is Wilshaw or Barber.
So, hello distant cousin
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Lancashire / Re: Manchester Burial Records
« on: Wednesday 21 May 08 14:29 BST (UK) »
Sorry, but me too 
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Staffordshire / Barber and Willshaw
« on: Monday 05 May 08 19:54 BST (UK) »
Is anyone researching the Barbers and Wilshaws, mainly from Cheddleton, Endon and Leek? If so I would love to hear from you
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Derbyshire / Pooles Cavern - allways ask
« on: Monday 05 May 08 19:50 BST (UK) »
Just thought I would share my afternoon experiences.
My ancestors address in some census material is described as 'Pools Cavern' and in others as Green Lane. I never actually thought that they lived in the cavern but have been a little bemused as to where they actually lived.
I visited the cavern today and took lots photos of a couple of 17th century derelict cottages which are next to the cavern and not actually on Green Lane. I thought that perhaps this was a good bet and although unlikely to be my actual ancestors seat they probably lived in something very similar.
As I'm musing over this I noticed that my 6 year old had wandered off to a farm behind the cottages and the owner was letting her feed the hens. I went over and started chatting and what a hive of info the old chap turned out to be. He pointed out where the Lime pits were and told me that many poor families lived in pits there. As my G G Grandad was a lime stone quarry man this could be an option.
So, my moral is never be afraid to ask...or borrow my 6 yr old to make the introductions for you
My ancestors address in some census material is described as 'Pools Cavern' and in others as Green Lane. I never actually thought that they lived in the cavern but have been a little bemused as to where they actually lived.
I visited the cavern today and took lots photos of a couple of 17th century derelict cottages which are next to the cavern and not actually on Green Lane. I thought that perhaps this was a good bet and although unlikely to be my actual ancestors seat they probably lived in something very similar.
As I'm musing over this I noticed that my 6 year old had wandered off to a farm behind the cottages and the owner was letting her feed the hens. I went over and started chatting and what a hive of info the old chap turned out to be. He pointed out where the Lime pits were and told me that many poor families lived in pits there. As my G G Grandad was a lime stone quarry man this could be an option.
So, my moral is never be afraid to ask...or borrow my 6 yr old to make the introductions for you
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The Lighter Side / Re: Photos for sale on Ebay
« on: Wednesday 30 April 08 18:50 BST (UK) »
I look on E-Bay on a regular basis. I search for books connected to areas of my research research. I also look for old photos, postcards and manuscripts.
I've come across lots of old manuscripts about sales of land and properties, wills, rent books etc. I have bought a couple of invoices from the 1800s relating to my ancestors business, just for a few pence.
It's a good idea to keep a look out as you never know what might come on sale.
Off to have a nosy at these old photos
I've come across lots of old manuscripts about sales of land and properties, wills, rent books etc. I have bought a couple of invoices from the 1800s relating to my ancestors business, just for a few pence.
It's a good idea to keep a look out as you never know what might come on sale.
Off to have a nosy at these old photos
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The Lighter Side / Re: Weird Forename
« on: Wednesday 23 April 08 18:35 BST (UK) »
I came across a Sinister Wheeldon. So glad he wasn't one of mine
Have a look at some of the names on the RC board relating to travelling families there are some great/very unusual names but probably not unusual to the travelling folk.
Have a look at some of the names on the RC board relating to travelling families there are some great/very unusual names but probably not unusual to the travelling folk.