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Additions as of 3 August 2007: > Added 3,094 births for Bury RD comprising the sub-districts of Elton > (1837-1843) and Walmersley (1837-1846) > Added 3,281 marriages for Bolton RD comprising ALL marriages 1837-1841 > Added 12,807 deaths for Rochdale RD comprising the sub-districts of > Middleton (1891-1894); Spotland Nearer (1845-1851); Whitworth and > Brandwood (1871-1895) and Wuerdle and Wardle (1851-1864) See http://www.lancashirebmd.org.uk Many thanks to all who make this possible. Best wishes, Lynne

Is anyone researching Henry Ashurst born 11th May baptized 30th May at St.Thomas' Ashton son of John Ashurst. Henry's sister Jane was baptized at the same time (not sure if they are twins or just baptized on the same day) Henry was a cotton weaver and enlisted in the 9th Foot Regiment on the 14th May 1820 at Liverpool. He served in the Army for 21 years. He was married to Mary Marr on the 27th January 1835 and then embarked for India. After he was discharged he joined the Royal New Zealand Fencibles and arrived in New Zealand with his wife and child on the Minerva on the 8th October 1847. He died in NZ. Ruth Alexander New Zealand

Don't forget! :- 4 AUGUST 11:00 am to until 4:30 pm - LANCASHIRE FAMILY HISTORY AND HERALDRY SOCIETY, Chorley Branch, Third Annual Celebration of Family History, Astley Hall, Chorley, Lancashire. Admission is free. The following will be represented : Chorley Branch, Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society Irish Research Group, Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society Lancashire Record Office Landy Publishing Latter Day Saints (Family History) Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society Chorley and District Historical and Archaeological Society Chorley Reference Library Astley Hall War Memorial Room and Chorley Pals Wigan History Shop Lancashire Registration District Certification Service North Meols Family History Society The Catholic Family History Society Upholland Family History Society All of the above will host stands, display materials and offer advice on research. During the day, there will be four talks related to Family History, and the Friends of Astley Hall will be present in period costume. The event should be of interest to anyone interested in Family History, and particularly to those with family links to this part of Lancashire. Astley Hall itself is open to the public on the day. The Hall, with its extensive parkland, is a historical gem. Access is on foot from Chorley Centre, or from the car park at Hallgate, Astley Village, Chorley More information on the Celebration of Family History is available from www.lfhhs.org.uk/chorley and/or e-mail chorleyinfo@lfhhs.org.uk

I have Margaret Edge RIGBY born c.1824, Hindley and I am looking for her parents - William and ? It will be a while before I will be able to search parish registers. In 1841, Margaret's age is given as 15, and she is the governess of Newton Workhouse with William RIGBY who is her father (he is stated as governor of Newton workhouse on her marriage certificate to John Knight Cunliffe in 1845). On subsequent censuses before her death in 1869, she is 27 and 37 and gives her birthplace as Hindley on both. I see that RIGBY is a very common name to the area and there seem to be many William RIGBYs. I see that the IGI has a Margaret born to a William and Mary RIGBY in Hindley in 1824. Does anyone have access to the Hindley registers to check whether there are any more Margarets born at this time, and does anyone know the surname of Mary? All suggestions most welcome! Lorraine No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.0/927 - Release Date: 30/07/07 17:02

Hello Judith, Saw your letter and being an old soldier with an interest in the 1914-18 war - thought I would have a look on the website Commonwealth War Graves Commision. If you go into Google and write in C. W. G. C., you will see a form to fill in. Enter the surname Enion - I found there to be only one by that name:Enion S.E. Rank: Gunner 162241, Date of Death 08/05/1917 Age: unknown. Royal Field Artillery. Nationality: United Kingdom, Grave 11.A.12. Bois-Carre, British Cemetary, Thelus. I then change the first letter to read: Onions and found: James Wisdom Onions, Private, West Yorshire Regiment, Son of Mr & Mrs George Onions, of : 4, Grasmere Rd, Armley, Leeds - Not far from Wortley (Interesting don't you think?). James is buried along with 11,000 more British and Commonwealth Soldiers, at Tyne Cot Cemetary -The Battle for Pashendale. I and my brother were there just year. Would suggest you go into your local churches and have a look at the Great War Dead Memorials also visit the Village War Memorials - lots of names which may have the Enion connection. Good hunting!. Bertie Eden. My surname varies sometimes Eden - Eaden!!!! ----- Original Message ----- . From: "Judith Varley" <judith.varley@btinternet.com> To: <ENG-LAN-WIGAN@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 1:11 PM Subject: [WIGAN] The ENION family > Hi Everyone, > I'm new to this list and wonder please if anyone is connected to the ENION > family of Aspull. > My husbands auntie Dora Daniel married John ENION in Wortley Leeds in > 1916,John was said to be 23yrs old and was a Soldier stationed in Leeds at > that time his father was Benjamin Robert Enion and I have found them on > the > census in Aspull. > John and Dora and a son John in 1917 but sadly Dora died soon after whilst > John her husband was away fighting in France. > I wonder please does anyone on the list know anything about John or John > the son ? > Thankyou, > Judith Varley [Leeds] > > > > > > ~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~ > > Do you have a Wigan resource that is not under copyright or licensing > agreement? Consider offering lookups during the summer doldroms. > > > ~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~:~ > > > ------------------------------- > 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: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.0/927 - Release Date: 30/07/2007 > 17:02 > >

Thank you Almondm for emailing me regarding McGuire. I spent all day yesterday at the library searching three spellings Maguire, McGuire, McQuire, without any success. I will certainly try your sugestion. Unfortunately none of the names appear in my Tree, my family came from Sedgeley, Staffs. I even have a record from the Ince Urban Cemetery in the name of Edward McGuire but on recent information received he is really McQuire. Best wishes. Nancye nabrooks@ozemail.com.au 31`.07.07 4.40pm

Hello Listers, Can anyone tell me if Electoral Rolls for Ince Green Lane Wigan after the year of 1926 are available on a website. I am trying to trace Edward McGuire who lived at 149 in 1925. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Nancye nabrooks@ozemail.com.au 31.07.07 4.30pm

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this list and wonder please if anyone is connected to the ENION family of Aspull. My husbands auntie Dora Daniel married John ENION in Wortley Leeds in 1916,John was said to be 23yrs old and was a Soldier stationed in Leeds at that time his father was Benjamin Robert Enion and I have found them on the census in Aspull. John and Dora and a son John in 1917 but sadly Dora died soon after whilst John her husband was away fighting in France. I wonder please does anyone on the list know anything about John or John the son ? Thankyou, Judith Varley [Leeds]

Nancye, Have you tried the spelling MacGuire? I have found some of my McGuire family listed under that spelling. They say William Shakespeare's name was spelled 54 different ways over the course of his lifetime in various records! Are any of my McGuire family related to you? I am seeking Philip McGuire (born somewhere 1800-1820 I am guessing), his wife Hannah Mills McGuire (born about 1810-1820), and their children Ellen (born 1852) and Terence (born 1856) McGuire (maybe others I don't know of). Philip and Hannah's children were born in Salford. The family later moved to Wigan. Terence married Catherine Wilson in Wigan, and they had 4 McGuire children: Hannah (born 1878), Ellen (1880), Margaret (1882) and Julia (1884)(maybe others I don't know of as well). Hannah was buried in a pauper's grave at Wigan cemetery. I have not found Philip's nor Terence's deaths/ burial places. Catherine died in 1886 in Wigan. Any connections? Margot Almond Canada -----Original Message----- From: eng-lan-wigan-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:eng-lan-wigan-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of nabrooks Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 2:50 AM To: eng-lan-wigan@rootsweb.com Subject: [WIGAN] McGuire research Hello Listers, Can anyone help me find Minnie McGuire? On the 1901 census she was aged 7 years Her family lived at Ince Wigan.. Ihave checked for a marriage under the name spelt McGuire, Maguire, and even McQuire which was the spelling on the census. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Nancye nabrooks@ozemail.com.au 17.07.07 4.50pm * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ~~~ 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

28 JULY BUCKINGHAMSHIRE FHS annual Open Day on Saturday at the Grange School, Aylesbury. See <http://www.bucksfhs.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=218&Itemid=76> or <http://tinyurl.com/2gvyjl> "What has this got to do with Lancashire?", I hear you ask. Well, representatives from the MANCHESTER & LANCASHIRE FHS will be at this event with CDs in hand which contain baptism registers of St Patrick's RC Church, Livesey Street, Manchester 1832 - 1820, and St Mary's Church, Mulberry Street, Manchester (The Hidden Gem) 1820 - 1831, as well as other items not in the MLFHS catalogue having to do with Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley, Cheadle, Chorley, Haslingden, Helmshore, Lytham St Anne's, Manchester, Preston, Rossendale, Rivington, Standish, and Wigan. 4 AUGUST 11:00 am to until 4:30 pm - LANCASHIRE FAMILY HISTORY AND HERALDRY SOCIETY, Chorley Branch, Third Annual Celebration of Family History, Astley Hall, Chorley, Lancashire. Admission is free. The following will be represented : Chorley Branch, Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society Irish Research Group, Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society Lancashire Record Office Landy Publishing Latter Day Saints (Family History) Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society Chorley and District Historical and Archaeological Society Chorley Reference Library Astley Hall War Memorial Room and Chorley Pals Wigan History Shop Lancashire Registration District Certification Service North Meols Family History Society The Catholic Family History Society Upholland Family History Society All of the above will host stands, display materials and offer advice on research. During the day, there will be four talks related to Family History, and the Friends of Astley Hall will be present in period costume. The event should be of interest to anyone interested in Family History, and particularly to those with family links to this part of Lancashire. Astley Hall itself is open to the public on the day. The Hall, with its extensive parkland, is a historical gem. Access is on foot from Chorley Centre, or from the car park at Hallgate, Astley Village, Chorley More information on the Celebration of Family History is available from www.lfhhs.org.uk/chorley and/or e-mail chorleyinfo@lfhhs.org.uk 25 AUGUST 10:00 am to 4:00 pm - NORTH WEST GROUP OF FHS Fair and The World of the Internet, Floral Hall, Southport. http://www.mlfhs.org.uk/events.htm 8 SEPTEMBER 10 am to 4:30 pm - NATIONAL FAMILY HISTORY FAIR 2007, Gateshead International Stadium, Neilson Road, Gateshead NE10 0EF. http://www.nationalfamilyhistoryfair.com/ 29 SEPTEMBER 11:00 am to until 4:00 pm - NORTH MEOLS (SOUTHPORT) FHS - 15th Anniversary Open Day, Parochial Hall (next to St Cuthbert’s Church). Publications for sale; family trees to search; microfiche and reader available; help desk; our complete library is on view and there is much, much more to see. Special guest will be Lord Ronnie Fearn and most committee members will wear period costume! Well worth a visit - admission is free and everybody can be assured of a warm welcome. For further information contact Gladys Armstrong (01704) 214120 or publicity@nmfhssouthport.co.uk 14 OCTOBER 12:30 to 6:.00 pm - THE RIMMER FHS - Annual Reunion (including AGM) at The Fleetwood Hesketh Sports & Social Club, Fylde Road, Marshside, Southport. The Reunion will, this year, be preceded by a Historical Walk around Churchtown, led by Gladys Rimmer Armstrong (Chairman) commencing at 10.45am from the gates of Botanic Gardens, Churchtown, and should take approx. 1 hour. This Reunion is open to non-members and everybody will be most welcome. For details (and to book your place on the walk), please contact Gladys Rimmer Armstrong on (01704) 214120 or e-mail: gladys.Armstrong@virgin.net Do you know of any other family history events in, near, or about Lancashire? Please let us know about them!

Hi All, does anyone know why a persons father would be shown as having a different surname on a marriage certificate. I have A William Seddon b.c1850, married on 14 June 1875. On the marriage certificate his father is shown as being John McGee, yet his surname is still Seddon. Does this indicate John McGee was his step father!! I don't have Williams birth certificate yet as, he is shown as being aged 25 on the marriage certificate, giving year of birth as 1850, there are however 4 William Seddon births over this period, 49-50 which could be him!! All advice appreciated. Regards Nathan Seddon Names of Interest ASHTON (c1855 Wigan), BANKS (c1833 Atherton), BIRCHALL (c1837 Wigan), BRADLEY (c1827 Wigan), BROWN (c1802 Wigan), CALDERBANK (c1852 Wigan), CORLESS (c1869 St Helens), EGAN (c1900 Bolton), GREGORY (c1865 Atherton), HIGHTON (c1838 Wigan), HOOTON (c1841 Wigan), LEYLAND (c1818 Wigan), MACKENZIE (c1837 Wigan), ROSCOE (c1850 Atherton), SEDDON (c1851 Wigan), SEDDON (c1893 Leigh), WALKER (c1872 West Derby), WARING (c1895 Wigan), WARING (c1812 Orrell). All dates and places are of earliest discovered ancestor.

Hello Lynne. Thanks for the info on the new St Helens Family History Society. I shall join it immediately. Best wishes. Bertie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lynne" <rwlist.admin@earthlink.net> To: "ENG-LAN-WIGAN" <ENG-LAN-WIGAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 9:14 PM Subject: [WIGAN] St Helens Townships Family History Society > Just came across a new family history society mentioned on Cyndi's List, > the St Helens Townships Family History Society. > > For more information about the society, visit their web site at > http://www.sthelenstownshipsfhs.org.uk/ > > Best wishes, > Lynne > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > ~~~ 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: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.11/909 - Release Date: > 20/07/2007 16:39 > >

Just came across a new family history society mentioned on Cyndi's List, the St Helens Townships Family History Society. For more information about the society, visit their web site at http://www.sthelenstownshipsfhs.org.uk/ Best wishes, Lynne

GoogleGene wrote: ><snip> >Leyland,Ellen,1818 > <snip> Hi Nathan Your LEYLAND caught my eye, not because I have any in my family, but because my ancestors resided in Leyland. Anyway, I noticed quite a few LEYLANDs in Wigan mentioned on the LEYLAND message board, including at least one mentioning an Ellen. If you haven't checked there, see http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.leyland/mb.ashx. Perhaps you'll find some info or a link. Best wishes, Lynne

Hello All, My family research is revolved around the Seddon (Paternal) and Walkers (Maternal) surnames and associates. I have included lists of current known marriages and births, not all have been confirmed by certificate. I have a large number of census images and othert documents. If i can help anyone or you think theres a connection then contact me. Marriages - William Ashton,Ellen Leyland,c1846 William Birchall,Alice Brown,c1844 Henry Bradley,Margaret Ann Roscoe,c1891 Herbert Bradley,Jane Ellen MacKenzie,c16 January 1918 William Bradley,Sarah Bradley,c1851 James Bury,Alice MacKenzie? William Gregory,Jane Banks,c1853 John Highton,Elizabeth ? James Hooton,Elizabeth Highton,c1884 Thomas Hooton,Margaret ? John MacKenzie,Ellen Birchall,19 March 1857 John MacKenzie,Elizabeth Ann Gregory,20 August 1891 William MacKenzie,Anne ? Thomas Roscoe,Sarah ? David Richard Seddon,Gillian Lynn Walker,05 June 1974 Edward Seddon,Jane Elizabeth Waring,13 December 1913 John Seddon,Margaret Alker,c1893 Richard Seddon,Lilian MacKenzie Bradley,15 February 1950 Richard Seddon,Jane Hooton,27 July 1907 Samuel Seddon,Mary ? William Seddon,Martha Ashton,14 June 1875 John Sherrington,Anne Seddon Frederick Walker,Egan John Frederick Walker,Mary Seddon,1953 Thomas Waring,Hannah ? Walter Waring,Margaret Corless,1890 *Years indicate BMD record, Full Date information indicates Birth Certificate. Births - Ashton,Martha,1855,Wigan, Lancashire, England Banks,Jane,1833,Atherton, Lancashire, England Birchall,Ellen,3 May 1837 Birchall,William,1799 Bradley,Henry,1803 Bradley,Henry,1862,Wigan, Lancashire, England Bradley,Herbert,25 December 1896,Wigan, Lancashire, England Bradley,John,1775 Bradley,Lilian MacKenzie,23-Sep-20,Wigan, Lancashire, England Bradley,William,1827,Wigan, Lancashire, England Brown,Alice,1802 Corless,Margaret,1869,St Helens, Lancashire, England Corless,Mary UN,1841 Gregory,Elizabeth Ann,6 January 1865,Atherton, Lancashire, England Highton,Elizabeth,1868,Wigan, Lancashire, England Highton,Elizabeth Un,1841,Wigan, Lancashire, England Highton,John,1838,Wigan, Lancashire, England Hooton,James,1865,Wigan, Lancashire, England Hooton,Jane,20 January 1888,Wigan, Lancashire, England Hooton,Margaret UN,1807 Hooton,Margaret UN,1851 Hooton,Thomas,1841 Leyland,Ellen,1818 Mackenzie,Anne Un,1818,Wigan, Lancashire, England MacKenzie,Jane Ellen,4 December 1892,Wigan, Lancashire, England MacKenzie,John,10 June 1837,Wigan, Lancashire, England MacKenzie,John,12 April 1862,Wigan, Lancashire, England MacKenzie,William,1812,Gairloch, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland Roscoe,Margaret Ann,1869,Wigan, Lancashire, England Roscoe,Sarah UN,1852,Wigan, Lancashire, England Roscoe,Thomas,1850 Seddon,David Richard,14-Jul-53,Wigan, Lancashire, England Seddon,Edward,1893,Leigh, Lancashire, England Seddon,John,1875 Seddon,Margaret UN,1808 Seddon,Mary,18-Apr-24,56 Hallgate, Wigan, Lancashire, England Seddon,Mary UN,1849 Seddon,Nathan David,15-Oct-74,Wigan, Lancashire, England Seddon,Richard,1887,Wigan, Lancashire, England Seddon,Richard,04-Sep-19,Wigan, Lancashire, England Seddon,Samuel,1847 Seddon,William,1851,Wigan, Lancashire, England Walker,Gillian Lynn,15-Feb-57,Wigan, Lancashire, England Walker,John Frederick,Jul-25,Bolton, Lancashire, England Waring,Hannah UN,1826,Ashton, Lancashire, England Waring,Jane Elizabeth,1 November 1895,Wigan, Lancashire, England Waring,Thomas,1812,Orrell, Lancashire, England Waring,Walter,1867 Un = UnKnown Maiden Name, Married Name Given. *Years indicate BMD record, Full Date information indicates Birth Certificate. Thanks Nathan Names of Interest ASHTON (c1855 Wigan), BANKS (c1833 Atherton), BIRCHALL (c1837 Wigan), BRADLEY (c1827 Wigan), BROWN (c1802 Wigan), CALDERBANK (c1852 Wigan), CORLESS (c1869 St Helens), EGAN (c1900 Bolton), GREGORY (c1865 Atherton), HIGHTON (c1838 Wigan), HOOTON (c1841 Wigan), LEYLAND (c1818 Wigan), MACKENZIE (c1837 Wigan), ROSCOE (c1850 Atherton), SEDDON (c1851 Wigan), SEDDON (c1893 Leigh), WALKER (c1872 West Derby), WARING (c1895 Wigan), WARING (c1812 Orrell). All dates and places are of earliest discovered ancestor.

Hello Listers, Can anyone help me find Minnie McGuire? On the 1901 census she was aged 7 years Her family lived at Ince Wigan.. Ihave checked for a marriage under the name spelt McGuire, Maguire, and even McQuire which was the spelling on the census. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Nancye nabrooks@ozemail.com.au 17.07.07 4.50pm

Forwarded with the author's kind permission. -------- Original Message -------- Hi A substantial addition has been made to the database at www.lancashirebmd.org.uk as follows: 20,655 deaths for Bolton RD comprising: Farnworth, Bolton (1891-1892) Great Bolton (1887-1892); Halliwell (1885-1891); Little Bolton (1888-1889) Little Hulton (1896-1902); South West Bolton (1903-1905); Turton (1902-1919) Tonge with Haulgh (1903-1920) 9,333 deaths for West Lancashire (Ormskirk) RD comprising: Bickerstaffe (1837-1929) and Ormskirk (1898-1924) 8,186 births for Preston RD comprising: Preston (1876-1876); St John (1898-1901) 32,870 births for Oldham RD comprising ALL births for All sub-districts (1886-1890) 16,546 births for Manchester RD comprising Ardwick (1891-1895) 17,522 births for St. Helens RD comprising St. Helens (1907-1912) 1,843 marriages for Rochdale RD comprising: Heywood, Baptist Chape (AP1,1920-1974); Castleton, United Reformed Church (1923-1974); Wardle, Methodist Chapel (1907-1974); Rochdale, Newbold Baptist Chapel (1965-1974); Rochdale, Trinity Methodist Church (1922-1973); Rochdale, Trinity United Reformed Church (1968-1974); Littleborough, Methodist Chapel (Stubley) (1968-1974); Middleton, Providence United Reformed (1926-1974); Bamford, United Reformed Church (1922-1974); Norden, Methodist Church (Edenfield Road) (1943-1974); Milnrow, Methodist Church (1931-1972); Middleton, Mills Hill Chape (1954-1974); Littleborough, Methodist Chapel (Summit) (1954-1974); Norden, Methodist Chapel (Bagslate) (1913-1972) Mother's maiden name has been added to the index for some early Chorley birth entries. Thanks are du to the several project managers and many volunteers involved in the above. John ++++++++++++ John Marsden Sale, Cheshire Webmaster LancashireBMD

Hi All, My main interest is in the TABERNERS (various spellings) who lived in Wigan, Pemberton, Orrell and Upholland. The current version of my line (open to corrections, etc) is on my web-site at http://www.geocities.com/journeymouse/ I'm also interested in the related families and if anyone has any connectiongs to the names listed on the relevant page, please get in touch with me. Regards, Jo Jo Thomas http://www.geocities.com/journeymouse/ Updated weekly ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Answers - Got a question? Someone out there knows the answer. Try it now. http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/

Lancashire event: 14 July 10 am to 4 pm - INSTITUTE OF LOCAL AND FAMILY HISTORY "Photographs in local and family history: using the family album in research." "One of the few artefacts from previous generations to be found in almost every home is the collection of family photographs. Many people use them to illustrate their work, yet few family or local historians ever use them for serious research purposes or exploit their considerable potential as a basis for meaningful investigation. This day will explore various aspects of family photography providing lots of hands-on experience and practical advice. Led by: Dr Andrew Gritt " University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE. Places limited at this event, so please book early. Email: locfamhistory@uclan.ac.uk Tel: 01772-893053 www.uclan.ac.uk/facs/class/humanities/family/PhotographsFlier.doc Do you know of any upcoming Lancashire genealogy/history events? Please share! Best wishes, Lynne