The above caught my eye, but I do not have a Wyke connection. The Deakin Family, between 1881 and 1901 came to Leigh from Dawley. (They are in Dawley on the 1881 & 1901 census) In 1891 they are in Leigh, and in 1892 their daughter married my grandfather's brother, William Blears. Joan in Ottawa

In response to the roll call is there anyone out there who is researching into the Wyke family who originally came from Dawley in Shropshire? If so I'd love to hear from them Carol Buchan

I have an Esther France who married :- Robert Ramsdale 26th September 1782 They were both from Hindley I also have a Sarah Boardman who married:- Samuel Ramsdale 13th September 1823 Both from Wigan Samuel was the tenth Son of Robert and Esther Robert was a Weaver at Scholes ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Wyatt" I'm researching the following surnames from Wigan and the surrounding area: Wyatt, Hornby, Seeckts, Stalford, Beck, Boardman, Forshaw, France, King, McKay, Lawrenson, Morris, Moss, & Yeates. --- avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean. Virus Database (VPS): 000735-1, 21/04/2007 Tested on: 4/21/2007 17:03:35 avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2007 ALWIL Software. http://www.avast.com

Listers: I have amassed significant information about these families all in the WIGAN area early 1800s to the present. The first group is my immediate family. The second group is my family by marriage. Willing to compare and share all information. BILL DORGAN GORMAN POMFRET DORAN DOYLE GORE HILTON BRADSHAW PRIEST CONNELL WAGSTAFF ROBY BULPITT GASKELL GREENLESS

SEDDON - Thomas was born abt 1816 in Wigan. In 1841 lived in New Spring in Township of Haigh. Married Margaret BINSON (b abt 1811 in Eccleston, Chorley) on 22 June 1834 in St Mary the Virgin, Eccleston. Children included: 1. Joseph SEDDON b. 1836 in Haigh, who married Ellen MORGAN b. 1837 in Ince or Chorley. a. Son Thomas SEDDON b. 1858 in Ashton in Makerfield m. Hannah BELL b. abt 1860 in Wigan. Thomas & Hannah had daughter Jane b. 1882 in Ashton, m. John WINROW b. abt 1878 in Ashton. Son Frredrk WINROW b. 1900 in Ashton. b. Son William b. 1860 in Wigan c. Son Cornelius b. 1864 in Ashton, m. Hannah ? b. 1870 in Bradford, Yorkshire Cornelius & Hannah children were Jane (b. 1892 in US), Ellen (b. 1894 in US), Elizabeth (b. 1896 in Ashton), Margaret (b. 1895 in Ashton), William (b. 1898 Ashton), James (b. 1900 in Ashton), Silvia (b. 1900 in Ashton) d. Daughter Lydia b. 1867 in Whelley, Wigan e. Son Levi b. 1869 in Whelley or Aspull, Wigan. Levi m. Lucy Rosanne HELLIER (b. 1868 in Saddleworth, York). f. Son John b. 1872 in Ashton g. Son James b. 1872 in Ashton h. Daughter Jane b. 1876 in Ashton. Jane m. John GRIFFITHS (b. 1872 in Hanley, Staffordshire). Children included Edward (1898, Ashton), William (b. 1899 in Ashton), Anne Ellen b. 1900 in Ashton, died 1902), John b. 1902; Remaining children born in Co. Durham between 1904 and 1918. Total 16 children. 2. Elizabeth SEDDON b 1837 in Wigan 3. William SEDDON b. 1840 in Wigan I have these families in census from 1841 to 1901, and 1885 & 1922 emmigration to America. Still looking for living relatives & more info. Cathie in Las Vegas.

Hello listers, I'm researching the following surnames from Wigan and the surrounding area: Wyatt, Hornby, Seeckts, Stalford, Beck, Boardman, Forshaw, France, King, McKay, Lawrenson, Morris, Moss, & Yeates. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Neil and Kerry Wilson" <thewilsons@hunterlink.net.au> To: <eng-lan-wigan@rootsweb.com> Sent: April 20, 2007 6:59 AM Subject: [WIGAN] Roll Call > Hello everyone, > I am researching WIGGINTON, HOUGHTON, BRETHERTON, BOARDMAN, AINSWORTH. > > In particular I have George Byron Wigginton b c1845 Wigan and John Cower > Wigginton b c1842 Wigan. > John Wigginton seems to have retained the name but George seems to have > dropped the Wigginton name and become George Byrom from 1870 to 1900. > > He married as George Byrom and had children including a George Byron and a > John Cowper Byrom. > > George Byron Wigginton m 1908 Florence Houghton in Wigan (Florence is the > daughter of Richard Houghton b1867 and Alice Ann Boardman b 1869. > > John Cowper Byrom m Mary Trickett -- HOWEVER when he arrived in Australia > with his wife in abt 1913 he was John Cowper Byron WIGGINTON. I believe > he had reverted to his families original name. > > Is this possible? Could a family have changes their family name in the > 1860's? > > I have George Byron Wigginton daughter living in my home aged 94 and she > does not know or understand any of this any more than I do. > > All of the above occurred in Wigan. > > Neil in Newcastle Australia. > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > ~~~ Check your e-mail settings. List mail must be in PLAIN TEXT. ~~~ > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ENG-LAN-WIGAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hi I'm interested in Bamforth any in the Upholland area Jones Samuel b 1851 Upholland Jones Isaac b 1826 Chirk Denbighshire but moved to Upholland Hilton Jane b1825 Upholland daughter of William Hilton married Isaac Jones 1847 Wigan Thanks Melanie

Hello everyone, I am researching WIGGINTON, HOUGHTON, BRETHERTON, BOARDMAN, AINSWORTH. In particular I have George Byron Wigginton b c1845 Wigan and John Cower Wigginton b c1842 Wigan. John Wigginton seems to have retained the name but George seems to have dropped the Wigginton name and become George Byrom from 1870 to 1900. He married as George Byrom and had children including a George Byron and a John Cowper Byrom. George Byron Wigginton m 1908 Florence Houghton in Wigan (Florence is the daughter of Richard Houghton b1867 and Alice Ann Boardman b 1869. John Cowper Byrom m Mary Trickett -- HOWEVER when he arrived in Australia with his wife in abt 1913 he was John Cowper Byron WIGGINTON. I believe he had reverted to his families original name. Is this possible? Could a family have changes their family name in the 1860's? I have George Byron Wigginton daughter living in my home aged 94 and she does not know or understand any of this any more than I do. All of the above occurred in Wigan. Neil in Newcastle Australia.

Roll Call: Spence Molineux Lowe from Heather

Thanks for the names of your ATHERTON family Barabara. Although some names are repeated, they don't fit with my research: Peter Atherton m Alice Welding Known son Thomas 1783 m Margaret TOPPING 1806 at Hindley. Their children: Samuel 1807 James 1811 William 1812 William 1816 Elizabeth 1818 George 1819-aft 1901, m Elizabeth Woods at Wigan. John 1821. One day I will find something more Thanks again Beth -----Original Message----- From: eng-lan-wigan-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:eng-lan-wigan-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Barbara Pardey Sent: Friday, 20 April 2007 3:31 PM To: eng-lan-wigan@rootsweb.com Subject: [WIGAN] Wood, Atherton & Harrison Hi Beth The Wood/s I am researching is John Wood born around 1826. He had an illegitimate son, James Clarke, with Ann Clarke. James was born on the 30th April 1854 in Wigan. My Athertons are Ellen Atherton born 28th February 1825 in Wigan. Her parents were Thomas Atherton and Elizabeth Dawber. She married William Barlow on the 2nd July 1849 in Wigan. The other children I can find for Thomas and Elizabeth Atherton are: Jane 1830 Thomas 1832 David 1835 Elizabeth 1836 John Frost 1840 William 1842 I also have a Maria Harrison. She was born around 1801. I don't know who her parents were but she married James Barlow on the 19th January 1823 in Wigan. Regards Barbara Wodonga Vic Australia -----Original Message----- From: eng-lan-wigan-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:eng-lan-wigan-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Beth Forshaw Sent: Friday, 20 April 2007 7:00 AM To: eng-lan-wigan@rootsweb.com Subject: [WIGAN] ROLL CALL Names of Interest for my Wigan Lancs family WOOD/S ATHERTON HARRISON FORSHAW William WOOD 1757 son Henry 1794-1855 Upholland Lancs m Elizabeth their dau Elizabeth WOOD b Pemberton m at Wigan to George ATHERTON b Orell their dau Margaret ATHERTON 1856-1936 b Wigan, m at Wigan John FORSHAW 1854-1919 b Wigan. James HARRISON 1791 dau Ellen HARRISON 1829 b Aspull, m at Wigan to Timothy FORSHAW 1815-1883 b Wigan. Maybe Barbara, Wodonga might be familiar with some of these names Beth Canberra Australia * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ~~~ Check your e-mail settings. List mail must be in PLAIN TEXT. ~~~ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ENG-LAN-WIGAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ~~~ Check your e-mail settings. List mail must be in PLAIN TEXT. ~~~ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ENG-LAN-WIGAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I am trying to find the parents of Mary Pinington. She married Peter Heys a Scholes blacksmith, on 26 Aug 1821 at Wigan Parish Church. They had at least 5 children: John 1st Son, born 09 November 1821. Elizabeth born 08 December 1825. James 2nd son, born 12 June 1828. (My line) Peter 3rd son, born 14 July 1830. Mary Anne. 3rd Daur. born May 1833. There is no record of other children till she died in childbirth 12 February 1838 at their house on Hardybutts. If anyone knows the Pinington/Pennington line, I'd be pleased to hear from you. Peter Wood

I would be happy to hear of any of the above Surnames. Barb, Ontario, Canada.

Wigan/Hindley: Shaw, Butcher, Underhill -Lance Mitchell -----Original Message----- From: eng-lan-wigan-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:eng-lan-wigan-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Heather Sykes Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 3:44 PM To: eng-lan-wigan@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WIGAN] Roll Call Wigan Roll Call: Spence Molineux Lowe from Heather * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ~~~ Check your e-mail settings. List mail must be in PLAIN TEXT. ~~~ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ENG-LAN-WIGAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.5.5/769 - Release Date: 4/19/2007 5:56 PM -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.5.5/769 - Release Date: 4/19/2007 5:56 PM

Hi Beth The Wood/s I am researching is John Wood born around 1826. He had an illegitimate son, James Clarke, with Ann Clarke. James was born on the 30th April 1854 in Wigan. My Athertons are Ellen Atherton born 28th February 1825 in Wigan. Her parents were Thomas Atherton and Elizabeth Dawber. She married William Barlow on the 2nd July 1849 in Wigan. The other children I can find for Thomas and Elizabeth Atherton are: Jane 1830 Thomas 1832 David 1835 Elizabeth 1836 John Frost 1840 William 1842 I also have a Maria Harrison. She was born around 1801. I don't know who her parents were but she married James Barlow on the 19th January 1823 in Wigan. Regards Barbara Wodonga Vic Australia -----Original Message----- From: eng-lan-wigan-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:eng-lan-wigan-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Beth Forshaw Sent: Friday, 20 April 2007 7:00 AM To: eng-lan-wigan@rootsweb.com Subject: [WIGAN] ROLL CALL Names of Interest for my Wigan Lancs family WOOD/S ATHERTON HARRISON FORSHAW William WOOD 1757 son Henry 1794-1855 Upholland Lancs m Elizabeth their dau Elizabeth WOOD b Pemberton m at Wigan to George ATHERTON b Orell their dau Margaret ATHERTON 1856-1936 b Wigan, m at Wigan John FORSHAW 1854-1919 b Wigan. James HARRISON 1791 dau Ellen HARRISON 1829 b Aspull, m at Wigan to Timothy FORSHAW 1815-1883 b Wigan. Maybe Barbara, Wodongo might be familiar with some of these names Beth Canberra Australia * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ~~~ Check your e-mail settings. List mail must be in PLAIN TEXT. ~~~ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ENG-LAN-WIGAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hello list, This is my first post. I am researching the family of Robert BILLINGE, born c1770 in Pemberton. Any links anyone? Felicity Walker, Melbourne.

Roll Call Wigan for: Simpkin Simkin Holland Wilkinson Larry and Kathleen Walker lkwalker@telus,net

Hi all, I am still seeking the following two sons of John Holland b 1773 and Martha (Fairclough) b 1785 John and Martha married 1803 at All Saints Hindley, Wigan They had three sons Thomas b 1805 of whom I have loads of info William b 1806 bap All Saints Hindley Peter b 1807 also bap All Saints Hindley I cannot find anything out about the two youngest, William and Peter. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Pat

Hi, My interests in Wigan: Doherty, Whelly Wigan. Scrivans, Wigan. Thanks. Jim Doherty.

Thanks for the quick response, Pen. It would be nice to think that they might link, but I think HOUGHTON is a very common name in that part of the world!! Yvonne -----Original Message----- From: eng-lan-wigan-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:eng-lan-wigan-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of pentiscali Sent: Friday, 20 April 2007 8:56 AM To: eng-lan-wigan@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WIGAN] ROLL CALL - HOUGHTON Hi Yvonne I have Mary Houghton b 1750 m Singleton 1776 I don't know anything more about her at the moment. I wonder if they fit somewhere along the line? Thanks for getting in touch. Pen * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ~~~ Check your e-mail settings. List mail must be in PLAIN TEXT. ~~~ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ENG-LAN-WIGAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message __________ NOD32 2205 (20070419) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com

Hi Pennie, I have HOUGHTON in Wigan. George HOUGHTON, spademaker, bc 1814 in Wigan. His son William HOUGHTON (bc 1838 Wigan) married Ann HOWARD 1859 Wigan. Their children were: 1. Alice b1860 Wigan 2. William b1870 Ince married Harriet Ann HARRIS 3. George Edward b1874 Ince 4. Lily Ann b1877 Ince married Herbert Francis HOOK 5. Thomas Howard b1879 Ince Any connection? Yvonne Scrivener Wagga Wagga NSW Australia -----Original Message----- From: eng-lan-wigan-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:eng-lan-wigan-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of pentiscali Sent: Friday, 20 April 2007 8:36 AM To: eng-lan-wigan@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WIGAN] ROLL CALL!!!! Singleton Edwards Houghton Thomason Any others. Thanks, pennie * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ~~~ Check your e-mail settings. List mail must be in PLAIN TEXT. ~~~ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ENG-LAN-WIGAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message __________ NOD32 2205 (20070419) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com