Hi, I have been trying to obtain a copy of Betty Caswells publication about Cookley. Sadly I cannot see one anywhere not even a second hand one. The Mathews family were originally from Lower Mitton and James Mathews lived in Cookley and died there. He and his wife Mary (Gibbs) raised their family and their oldest son James Mathews was born and died in Cookley. He married Elizabeth Palmer from Wribbenhall and she sadly died aged 42 and was buried in Cookley Graveyard in 1858. James then married a widow lady named Caroline Littlewood (Nee Marsh). There were 11 members of the Mathews living in Austcliffe Row (Road ?)
I am putting together the life of John Mathews born 1843 who left Cookley and moved to Tipton. He went on to become a Holloware fireman (for cannon) and then became an Insurance Agent and became the Choirmaster of Ladymoor new Wesleyan Chapel, Coseley.
I am seeking any useful information please regarding any locations or building remnants etc to help draw up a fitting picture for this lovely man and his life.
Many thanks in advance
Mike Charles Rev. Ret.d
