Malcolm Maybe try Birkenhead Central Library, Information Services - birkenhead.library@merseymail.com Gil Upton www.tranmereroversbooks.com -----Original Message----- From: Malcolm [mailto:malcolm.hulme@btinternet.com] Sent: 16 September 2001 10:35 To: BIRKENHEAD-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [BKHD] Tranmere In 1889 my OLLERHEAD's were living at 14 Mission Road, Tranmere. Nine months later they were living at 14 Bedford Place, Tranmere. Is that a co-incidence of house numbers or was the road re-named? Does anyone know? _________________________ malcolm@gulberwick.com Shetland Islands ==== BIRKENHEAD Mailing List ==== Our deepest condolences to those who have lost loved ones in the tragic events in New York and Washington on September 11th 2001. ============================== Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 Source for Family History Online. Go to: http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp? sourcecode=F11HB

Hello list This is my first posting I am looking for any information on my Dad and his family the SPINKS. My Dad was Harold Frederick SPINKS born at 49 Nelson Rd. Rock Ferry February 1906. His father was William Edward SPINKS from Shropshire, his mother was Hannah SPINKS ( JENKINS ) from Chester. His father was a railway porter in 1898 when he married Hannah but went on to become Head Electrical engineer and ship builder. Hannah divorced William in abt. 1925?? I do not know what for. My dad Harold first married a Jessie DAVIES in 1930 they had 2 children Harold Frederick and Lesley SPINKS, they divorced in 1949 and he married my Mum in 1949 she was 22 years younger than him. Sorry that this is a little long but I thought you might need a little background. If anyone has anything no matter how small I would love to hear from you. Regards Hannah _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp

Caryl I would be very interested if anyone called DWERRYHOUSE attended the ball. Regards Paul Dwerryhouse Hawarden, Flintshire, UK.

In a message dated 16/09/01 17:05:40 GMT Daylight Time, paul.dwerryhouse@tesco.net writes: << DWERRYHOUSE >> None sorry :( Caryl

<< RYDER or URMSON or LYON or CROSBIE >> CROSBIE None LYON Mr in a Grecian costume RYDER None URMSON None Caryl

In 1889 my OLLERHEAD's were living at 14 Mission Road, Tranmere. Nine months later they were living at 14 Bedford Place, Tranmere. Is that a co-incidence of house numbers or was the road re-named? Does anyone know? _________________________ malcolm@gulberwick.com Shetland Islands

Maureen Shepherd wrote: > Hello List, > > Does anyone have the 1891 Census for the Birkenhead area and if so would it be possible to do a look up for me to see if there are any listings for PIERCE in the Birkenhead/Seacombe and Wallasey area. > > Many thanks for your help, > Maureen - Oxfordshire > > ==== BIRKENHEAD Mailing List ==== > If you have any problems with this list please contact: > List Owner Caryl Williams at cpwill5@aol.com > > ============================== > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com Hello Maureen, Greetings from the Land of a Million Smiles. Found the following: Birkenhead 1891 PIERCE RG12/2878 30a,49b,75b /2879 73b /2881 9a,17b,104b /2884 11b,73a /2885 76a /2886 25a,43a,45b,79a Good hunting. Best Regards, Phil Hollywood in Thailand Researching HOLLYWOOD Worldwide http://www.hollywood-homestead.pair.com

Hi Caryl Could you see if ant RYDER or URMSON or LYON or CROSBIE families appear. Many thanks John

You are going to be busy! :-) If you have a spare moment, could you look for any FAZAKERLEY's. _________________________ malcolm@gulberwick.com Shetland Islands ----- Original Message ----- From: <Cpwill5@aol.com> To: <BIRKENHEAD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2001 10:16 PM Subject: [BKHD] Fancy Ball Liverpool Mercury 1833 > At some point in the future, I will try to put it all on web pages. > but for now I'm willing to do look-ups from the list. > Please mail me at cpwill5@aol.com, if anyone wants a look up from this list

I'm reposting this messgae, as so many new folks have joined the list since my last try. Looking for information on the descendants of Thomas BURTON (b 1842, Walton-le-Dale, Lancs) and Sarah Louisa EASTMAN (b 1848, London). They were married in 1869 in Liverpool but, by 1902, Thomas was running the Hamilton Temperance Hotel/Burton's Café on Bridge St., Birkenhead). He died in 1937 and is buried at Bebington cemetery. One son, Percy Eastman BURTON (b 1883) was my grandfather and I know about his descendants but I have no information about what happened to his siblings. They were: Clement (b about 1871); Maud (b about 1872); Eva (b about 1873); William (b about 1885) and Ethel (b about 1893). I'd be delighted to hear from anyone who can help with this. Best regards from sunny and hot Manitoba. Dave Burton

I'm reposting, as so many folks have joined the list since my last try. I'm seeking information on the descendants in Birkenhead of John DODD (b 1839, Chagford, Devon) and Mary Ann AUSTIN (b 1840, Caernarfon, N Wales). They were married in 1864 at Llanbeblig, Caernarfon, and three children, John (b 1865), Owen (b 1867) and Mary Grace (b 1870) were born in the Caernarfon area. By 1881 the entire family was living at 15 Chapel St., Birkenhead, and there were four more children, all born in Birkenhead. They were: Sarah (b 1873), George (b 1876), William (b 1879) and Elizabeth (b 1880). Elizabeth (m Percy BURTON in 1910) was my grandmother and I know about her descendants but I have no information about what happened to her siblings, other than Owen (b 1867). I'd love to hear from anyone who can help with this. Regards to all listers. Dave Burton

Looking for information on descendants in Birkenhead of Josiah EASTMAN (b 1822, Portsea, Hampshire) and Susannah BASSETT (m 1844, Stepney, London). They had three children that I know of: Sarah Louisa (b 1848, London); William (b 1852, London) and Esther Ann (b 1864, London). By 1869, they were in Liverpool, where Sarah Louisa married my greatgrandfather Thomas BURTON. The marriage certificate describes Josiah as an ostler. In the 1881 census, Josiah EASTMAN (a widower living with his 17 year old daughter) was managing a Cocoa Rooms at 187, Chester St, Birkenhead, while his son William EASTMAN was at 169 Price St, also managing Cocoa Rooms. William was married to Hannah and had a 3 yr old daughter Louisa. Although I know quite a lot about some of the descendants of Sarah Louisa EASTMAN, I know nothing about what happened to her siblings. I'd love to hear from anyone who can help with this. Dave Burton

FAZAKERLEY None sorry :( Caryl

I should add that the ball was in the town hall Liverpool Posted it here because a lot from Wirral and Birkenhead attended the ball Caryl

In one of the old Liverpool Mercury newspapers I have, dated Friday October 11th 1833, I've come across a huge list of people who attended the "Fancy Ball" in fancy dress at the Town Hall, as part of the celebrations for the Music Festival that were going on that year. The list is enormous and includes what each person was wearing and in many cases where they were from By 1833 the Liverpool Mercury was a broad sheet newspaper (earlier editions were tabloid) and this list spans across about three whole pages of the paper. , looks as if the whole of Liverpool, Lancs and beyond attended this ball!!!..except the poor people of course!. At some point in the future, I will try to put it all on web pages. but for now I'm willing to do look-ups from the list. Please mail me at cpwill5@aol.com, if anyone wants a look up from this list An example of the data contained in the list, here are all the MADDOCKS, they seem to be one family : MADDOCK Miss, in a fancy dress MADDOCK John in a Greek dress MADDOCK Mr Upper Stanhope street, as a Greek Cheiftain MADDOCKS Mrs John, as an archer Here are some snips from the large article about the ball: The Fancy Ball On this as, on former occasions of the kind, the amusements and enjoyments of the Festival concluded with a grand Fancy Dress Ball, on Friday evening, at the Town Hall, the use of which was kindly granted by the Mayor and Common Council to the Festival Committee for the occasion. This truly unique and fascinating exhibition has always been considered the crowning festivity of the week, and we are happy to be enabled to state, that in no repect, when we consider the number of people who attended, the excellence of the arrangements...... The Fancy Ball then, as it is most appropriately termed, has ever been considered the grand focus of attraction, and our citizens, their wives and their daughters, have always shown themselves most anxious to avail themselves of the opportunity which it affords to throw off their every day habilitments and characters and assume for the nonce, those of the heroes and heroines of history, fiction and drama........... Consequently as, for a long time previosly to the eventful evening, nothing was to be heard of but enquiries and anticipation concerning the fancy ball: go where you would you were met by the enquiry, "Are you going to the Fancy Ball?" and at every corner you witnessed, the busy notes of preparation.............. Tailors, mantua makers, jewellers and dealers in fancy articles of all description were put into active requisition...... A few days beforehand, very spendid dresses could be hired for a guinea or thirty shillings............. Without the doors of the Town Hall, every precaution was taken to secure order and prevent accidents on the arrival and departure of carriages Strong barricades, were erected in Castle street, Dale street and Water street, to keep off all the crowd A military guard was stationed at the front of the Town Hall, at the side entrance, and opposite the piazzas of the Exchange, and a strong body of constables, captains of the nightly watch, and dock police under the command of Messers PARLOUR, WHITTY and DOWLING................ Caryl Williams "America you will never walk alone" Birkenhead-L List administrator Ancestor Quest UK and Ireland Genealogy http://caryl_williams.tripod.com/index.html Liverpool Churches http://caryl_williams.tripod.com/churches-2.html Liverpool marriages and Obits http://caryl_williams.tripod.com/Liverpool.html Liverpool Snippets http://caryl_williams.tripod.com/Liversnips.html

Hello Tom, The records for Flaybrick are held at Landigan Cemetary, address as follows. The Cemeteries Registrar Landican Cemetery Arrow Park Road Birkenhead Wirral... Telephone 0151 677 2361. FAX 0151 604 0371 (if your outside UK add 00 44 and drop the first 0) They have the burial records for Landican, Bebington and Flaybrick and most local cemeteries. Give them as much detail as you can, Names and approx dates, which will give you a grave number, which will tell you who else is in the grave, Regards John Oliver (Uton, Wirral UK) ----- Original Message ----- From: Searching for Davies <gospeloak@hotmail.com> To: <BIRKENHEAD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, September 14, 2001 12:10 AM Subject: [BKHD] Dock Cottages - Flaybrick Cemetery > List, > > I was just made aware of this list a few days ago. My interest is in the > dock cottages that were located in the triangle formed by Ilchester Rd. > Stanley Rd and Stewart St. My great grandfather Thomas Ramsbottom's family > moved here in 1857 when Thomas was a year old and were here into the 1880's > and possibly beyond. > > Since St. James church did not have a grave yard, I am presently assuming > that Thomas' parents Henry and Elizabeth and at least one sibling are buried > at Flaybrick cemetery. I would like to determine if this is so and get the > details of when they died. If anyone has experience in getting information > from this cemetery I would appreciate any guidance or suggestions as to how > to proceed. I am at a disadvantage being in the States without the ability > of communicating with anyone there directly so any help or advice is > welcome. > > Tom Wood > Pittsburgh, PA USA > GOD BLESS AMERICA > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp > > > ==== BIRKENHEAD Mailing List ==== > If you have any problems with this list please contact: > List Owner Caryl Williams at cpwill5@aol.com > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB >

Hi Mark, I confess this IS rather speculative, but as The Wirral seems quite a small area I thought it might be worth a try if you don't mind. I'm looking for Thomas G Blain who was married to Henrietta Bigland at St Hilary Wallasey in 1871. I don't have a dob as on his marriage certificate it just says "of full age", but I imagine from his wife's age it was somewhere between 1845-51 His father was William Blain. I haven't been able to find them on 1881 census, I think they may have emigrated to Canada by then. Just maybe they may turn up on one of your earlier ones, but I know it's a longshot, so if it's too much to ask, don't worry. Thanks anyway Regards Barbara LaneGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

Hi Listers, Can I express my sincere thanks to David Burton and John Oliver who both pointed me in the direction of Landican Cemetery,where I will make enquiries immediately. Very best wishes , Roy Pennington.

Judy, I checked the 1851 Census for Birkenhead, and living at 8 Willaston Place I found the following. H.O.107/2175 page 415. William Murray Head Mar 54yrs Warehouseman Porter born Ireland. H Murray wife 39yrs born Ireland John Murray son 23 yrs. (no occup. given) born Ireland Henry Murray son 19yrs Turners Apprentice born Ireland William Murray son 17yrs " " born Ireland Samuel Murray son 15yrs Grocers Shopboy born Ireland E Murray dau. 12 yrs House Servant born Ireland. F Murray dau 8yrs scholar born Birkenhead. S Murray dau 5yrs scholar born Birkenhead F Murray son 13yrs scholar born Birkenhead I Murray son 1yr born Birkenhead. Maria Christie Visitor Marr 28yrs Dressmaker born Ireland. Not very helpful only the initial given for a lot of the christian names, also I wonder if F Murray son's age is wrong, perhaps it was only 3 years, seeing that he was born Birkenhead. Did anyone find Agnes MITCHELL for you, I see that there are 9 Mitchell's indexed for Birkenhead, which I would be happy to check, if no one else has already done this for you. Regards Marjorie Australia.

Hello List, I have my Grandfather James FULTON. born Oct 24, 1883.(only child ) His father was Thomas FULTON born Feb 27, 1852 Birkenhead. His mother was Rebecca (nee FOGG ) born 1858 Seacombe. They married at Saint Nicholas, Liverpool .Jan 21, 1877. This was in the 1891 census. I have in the 1881 census were Thomas and Rebecca were married. I have a fair bit on my FOGG side. (from Liverpool ) Is there a 1871 or 1861. census were as I could get someone to see if they can find Thomas as a child, with his mother and father ??? Also anyone connected too this family. I would love to hear from you. Thank You so much for your help. Pat BAKEWELL (nee FULTON ) patbill@telusplanet.net