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Yorkshire (West Riding) / Location of Ambler Yard Holbeck - Leeds

« on: Friday 09 September 11 12:35 BST (UK) »

I would dearly love to view the location of this, on a map.I have looked at the Leeds city council Tithe map site of modern Leeds at Holbeck,but not spotted the location of Ambler Yard when looking at the old maps.
Any guidance would be of real help.
Kin regards Brian.

Lancashire / John Edward Copley Joel

« on: Sunday 04 September 11 21:23 BST (UK) »

John Edward Copley Joel was born in Sheffield in 1864,He appears on the 1881 census - in Sheffield- occupation - Clerk at coal office,this is the last census I have found him on.
There is a marriage in Chorlton Lancashire in 1886 of a John E C Joel,and this is the last mention of him I can find.
I would really appreciate any guidance on this issue,as without any further census details or a death record it leaves a gap in the family tree.
Kind regards Brian H.

Yorkshire (West Riding) / The Hartley family-Ovenden area- brickwall

« on: Tuesday 16 August 11 19:15 BST (UK) »

I am now well and truly stuck with my direct line,despite numerous attempts to obtain details of my 4x great grandfather David Hartley b 1772 in Ovenden (parents),although I am led to believe his father was a David Hartley b 1754 in Wheatley.
I am fully aware of David Hartley's ( b 1772) wife and the Hartley family right through to present times.
David Hartley b 1772 ,was a none conformist,I know I am getting very repetitious on the issue,but how might I proceed in my quest to locate David Hartley's (B 1772)siblings and parentage ?.
Any guidance would be of great value,kindest regards Brian H.

Yorkshire (West Riding) / John Hartley and Sons cutlery manufacturers - Sheffield

« on: Monday 15 August 11 19:29 BST (UK) »

My great grandfather - John Hartley b 21/03/1823 Rastrick -moved to Sheffield in the early to mid 1840s.
By trade he was a cutlery maker,and soon founded a successful business in Sheffield.
I would dearly love to know more about the inception of the business it's final demise.
I am aware that the main part of the business invlolved Dasy works at daisy walk Sheffield,and letterheads suggests involvement with wolstenhome Youle.
This is a real mystery,how can an apparently successful established business fold,despite years of hard work,my great grandfather died penniless on 11/03/1898 at one of his sons home- 14 Dover road Sheffield.
There are so many accusations as to what caused the business to collapse.
I am aware of a fire at Daisy works which woudn't have been very helpful,as it was apparently quite bad.and the workmans tools were not insured.
I would really appreciate any help with this enquiry.
Kind regards Brian H.

Yorkshire (West Riding) / Reasher Poppleton b 1892 - Hunslet Leeds

« on: Saturday 13 August 11 15:27 BST (UK) »

I have a real problem locating the above on the 1901/1911 census.
I believe the problem lies with the fact that this christian name is unusual,and clearly misrepresented,in particular on her marriage to Arthur Jackson in Hunslet Leeds in 1919.
I was advised by a relative of Reashers that she died in 1975,yet a public tree on Ancestry suggests otherwise.
Any guidance would be of real value.
Kindest regards Brian H.

Yorkshire (West Riding) / Fred Hartley - marriage to Amelia Bottomley 1871 Halifax

« on: Monday 01 August 11 19:45 BST (UK) »

I am stuck on an issue regarding Frederick Hartley's wife- Amelia (Bottomley)
I always understood -that her maiden name was Bottomley,on the 1871 census she is with her husband (Fred)- son in law, and is down as Amelia Rayner.
The 1871 census shows her mother as - Adaline Rayner and father as Thomas Rayner.
Fred Hartley was b 1849 in Rastrick and his wife Amelia b in 1850- in Clifton.
Any guidance on this issue would be really appreciated.
Kindest regards Brian H.

Yorkshire (West Riding) / David Hartley b 1754 -Wheatley Ovenden

« on: Friday 29 July 11 18:23 BST (UK) »

I am attempting to determine a link between David Hartley b 1754,and another David Hartley b 1772 in Ovenden.
I believe that the David b in 1772 Ovenden ,had a Father with the same christian name b 1754.
I am also interested in any potential links to either (David),such as siblings.
I know I have seemingly exhausted the quest for more on my Hartley family.
I am well and truly stuck for ideas,on how to progress, any guidance or suggestions would be very much appreciated,
Kindest regards Brian.

Yorkshire (West Riding) / Nellie Muteham b 26/06/1906- Sheffield

« on: Sunday 24 July 11 19:07 BST (UK) »

I know that there is a real issue with the transcription of this particular surname,especially on numerous census material.
I am unable to determine Nellies fate,any guidance would be greatly valued.
Kindest regards Brian.

Derbyshire / St John the Baptist -Dronfield -Burials

« on: Saturday 23 July 11 16:19 BST (UK) »

Does anyone know if it is possible to obtain details of any Mullins buried in the cemetery at this location ?.
Kind regards Brian.