This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bstarr5283 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bottomley/31.49.50.68.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Lynn, I am not directly related to the Bottomley family but I do have a cousin who is. The Bottomley family was originally from Dukinfield, Cheshire, England. I have the family back to William & Theresa (Ratcliffe) Bottomley who married 05 Oct 1834 in Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, England. NOT all members of the family left England, my cousin's side of the family still resides there today. Email direct at bstarr5283@aol.com and I will share all the info I have on the family. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.