If he served in WW1 he would have been entitled to medals. The medal rolls are at TNA Kew, and they would give his regiment or corps. From that, you could trace his records. If they survived the WW2 bombing, they will be at Kew too. Ruth Appleby Basse Normandie, France La.Retraite@tiscali.fr -------Original Message------- From: paul harrison Date: 10/27/04 13:47:47 To: ENG-LANCS-PRESTON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: WW1 Service Hello all My grandfather FREDRICK HARRISON served in WW1. Family lore has it that he suffered in a gas attack. Unfortunatly i do not now know what regiment he served in- but he was Preston born and bred. Is there anyway I can find out about his record in the army??? Would any records or archives survive?? once again in anticipation paul harrison ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237

Hi It seems the actual building still exists Above Miller Park is the Park Hotel built in the 19th Century and attached to the railway station. Now Lancashire County Council offices. try this site http://www.madeinpreston.co.uk/walk.html Christine1945 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fiona Hevey" <fiona.hevey@btopenworld.com> To: <ENG-LANCS-PRESTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 12:07 PM Subject: Park Hotel Preston >I am seeking information on a Maria Heavey (age 45, unmarried, b. Kilkenny, >Ireland) who was listed on the 1901 Census as a scullerymaid at the Park >Hotel, Miller Park, Preston. > > Can anybody recommend any sources of information about this hotel, or life > for hotel workers in Preston at this time, and I am wondering what would > have happened to her when she became too old to work. > > Any help gratefully received. > fiona > > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.782 / Virus Database: 528 - Release Date: 22/10/2004

Hello all My grandfather FREDRICK HARRISON served in WW1. Family lore has it that he suffered in a gas attack. Unfortunatly i do not now know what regiment he served in- but he was Preston born and bred. Is there anyway I can find out about his record in the army??? Would any records or archives survive?? once again in anticipation paul harrison

I am seeking information on a Maria Heavey (age 45, unmarried, b. Kilkenny, Ireland) who was listed on the 1901 Census as a scullerymaid at the Park Hotel, Miller Park, Preston. Can anybody recommend any sources of information about this hotel, or life for hotel workers in Preston at this time, and I am wondering what would have happened to her when she became too old to work. Any help gratefully received. fiona

A public thanks to every one who replied to my query, another mystery solved. Regards Gordon --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.779 / Virus Database: 526 - Release Date: 19/10/04

Hello Gordon When the census return reached 'head office' in London, it was the turn of the statisticians to extract the information to put on the final report. They were furnished with complex lists of occupations, so as to minimise the possible mixing up of similar jobs. Occupations on the lists were given numbers, and sub-numbers if necessary. The cow-keeper'job came under list 16, sub-list 3, and that was added so that the final listing could be done. The numbers were not put in by the original transcriber. Regards Peter PS sorry you've had this twice: I put the copy in the subject box!! ___________________________________________________________ALL-NEW Yahoo! Messenger - all new features - even more fun! http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com

Hi Listers, On the 1881 census I have a James Cragg who's occupation is described as Cow Keeper (16/3). Any idea's as to what (16/3) refers to? Regards Gordon --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.779 / Virus Database: 526 - Release Date: 19/10/04

Thanks to all looked up HENRY THOMPSON for me. This is list has come up trumps again. Once again thanks to all. regards paul harrison

1891 Preston living 5 Hill Street Henry THOMPSON Widower aged 42 cotton overlooker born Preston James H THOMPSON son aged 21 reed maker?? born Preston Hope this helps Christine1945 ----- Original Message ----- From: "paul harrison" <Frpaul@harrisonrc.fsnet.co.uk> To: <ENG-LANCS-PRESTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2004 8:45 PM Subject: 1891 census HENRY THOMPSON > If SKS has access to the 1891 for Preston could they look for HENRY > THOMPSON born 1849 so he should be 40/41 ish. He may be a widower, but not > too sure on this. Sadly I have no address. > > Thanks in advance > > regards > > paul > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.782 / Virus Database: 528 - Release Date: 22/10/2004

If SKS has access to the 1891 for Preston could they look for HENRY THOMPSON born 1849 so he should be 40/41 ish. He may be a widower, but not too sure on this. Sadly I have no address. Thanks in advance regards paul

This doesn't seem to have appeared on the list, so I'll try again. If it does eventually appear, apologies for all the postings. Thanks Liz, but it is definately 'Berry Street' in the St. Johns ward of Preston, near Avenham Lane. So to clarify the request further Richard ECCLES, aged abt 30, b. Longridge/Thornley/Preston? (living @ '38 Berry Street' in 1871 - St John's ward near Avenham Lane) Joseph WILSON, aged abt 21, b. Preston (living @ '94 Park Road' in 1871 - Trinity ward/St Paul's) Best regards, Helen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Liz Parkinson" <parkinsonliz@hotmail.com> To: <ENG-LANCS-PRESTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 12:59 PM Subject: Re: 1861 Preston request > Berry Lane is in Longridge, some of the houses are still there. Cant help > with the census, but my late mil lived in Humber ST, just off Berry lane > > Liz --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.776 / Virus Database: 523 - Release Date: 12/10/04

Thanks Liz, but it is definately 'Berry Street' in the St. Johns ward of Preston, near Avenham Lane. So to clarify the request further Richard ECCLES, aged abt 30, b. Longridge/Thornley/Preston? (living @ '38 Berry Street' in 1871 - St John's ward near Avenham Lane) Joseph WILSON, aged abt 21, b. Preston (living @ '94 Park Road' in 1871 - Trinity ward/St Paul's) Best regards, Helen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Liz Parkinson" <parkinsonliz@hotmail.com> To: <ENG-LANCS-PRESTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 12:59 PM Subject: Re: 1861 Preston request > Berry Lane is in Longridge, some of the houses are still there. Cant help > with the census, but my late mil lived in Humber ST, just off Berry lane > > Liz --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.776 / Virus Database: 523 - Release Date: 12/10/04

Oooops, that should have said Richard ECCLES, aged abt 30, b. Longridge/Thornley/Preston? (living @ '38 Berry Street' in 1871) Helps to engage brain! Sorry. ----- Original Message ----- From: "hef" <hef@tesco.net> To: <ENG-LANCS-PRESTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 12:17 PM Subject: 1861 Preston request > Hello, > Does a street and/or surname index for the 1861 census of Preston exist? > I'm looking for the following individuals in Preston in 1861 > > Richard ECCLES, aged abt 40, b. Longridge/Thornley/Preston? > (living @ '38 Berry Street' in 1871) > > Joseph WILSON, aged abt 21, b. Preston > (living @ '94 Park Road' in 1871) > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.776 / Virus Database: 523 - Release Date: 12/10/04

Hello, Does a street and/or surname index for the 1861 census of Preston exist? I'm looking for the following individuals in Preston in 1861 Richard ECCLES, aged abt 40, b. Longridge/Thornley/Preston? (living @ '38 Berry Street' in 1871) Joseph WILSON, aged abt 21, b. Preston (living @ '94 Park Road' in 1871) Many thanks in advance if anyone can help. Also, if anyone spots any links, please do get in touch. Helen (Devon, UK) --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.776 / Virus Database: 523 - Release Date: 12/10/04

Berry Lane is in Longridge, some of the houses are still there. Cant help with the census, but my late mil lived in Humber ST, just off Berry lane Liz >From: "hef" <hef@tesco.net> >To: ENG-LANCS-PRESTON-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: 1861 Preston request >Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 12:46:48 +0100 > >Oooops, that should have said > >Richard ECCLES, aged abt 30, b. Longridge/Thornley/Preston? >(living @ '38 Berry Street' in 1871) > >Helps to engage brain! Sorry. > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "hef" <hef@tesco.net> >To: <ENG-LANCS-PRESTON-L@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 12:17 PM >Subject: 1861 Preston request > > > > Hello, > > Does a street and/or surname index for the 1861 census of Preston exist? > > I'm looking for the following individuals in Preston in 1861 > > > > Richard ECCLES, aged abt 40, b. Longridge/Thornley/Preston? > > (living @ '38 Berry Street' in 1871) > > > > Joseph WILSON, aged abt 21, b. Preston > > (living @ '94 Park Road' in 1871) > > > > > >--- >Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >Version: 6.0.776 / Virus Database: 523 - Release Date: 12/10/04 > > >============================== >Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration >Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

Hello Listers I really could use some help or advice. My gr gr grandparents were married in St. Ignatius Loyola Church in Preston on May 11, 1850. I have the marriage certificate. What I need to know is there anyway or any place that I can find out where the religious aspect of information can be found. I need to find out where they were Baptised in Ireland to continue my search since I have no idea where in Ireland they were from. Baptism, communion and confirmation information would have to have been presented prior to their marriage ceremony. Any information or help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Pam Bklyn USA

I am trying to find details of James and Elizabeth Pendleton who had a son, James, in about 1852 in Preston. James went to India and married a Johanna Rusell in 1881 in Madras. They had at least 10 children, 1 born in Bellary India the rest in Penicuik Midlothian. I have details about the family once they arrived in Penicuik but do not know much about James' parents and other siblings, if any. Any info would be most welcome. Many thanks Eliz Mrs E A Purves 34 Rullion Road Penicuik Midlothian EH26 9HX 01968 670316 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.769 / Virus Database: 516 - Release Date: 24/09/2004

Dear Pauline, I wonder if we may have a link? I have a Thomas Walmsley, (No Williams that I know of, but I have no information on siblings), b. 1820 Bilsborrow, Preston, Innkeeper. He was actually innkeeper of The Grapes in Bilsborrow, and his daughter Margaret worked as a barmaid. He married Mary Acres. I can send you the file if you like. Do you have anymore information? Regards, Liz Atherton.

Hello Listers, Can anyone please give me information on William Walmsley, Brewer, Fishergate, Preston (?) - Liverpool (?) B. 1800/1820 - Chipping, (?) Lancs (sorry cannot be more specific) I am unsure of his wife but think that she may have been Elizabeth Burnet/tt. In 1871 one of their sons William born 1840 (my Great Grandfather) is listed as a retired Licenced Victualler - at 41- Lucky Feller !! He had a brother George B. 1849 - a barman . William married Elizabeth Redman (nee Walmsley) They had five children. Thankyou for any help, but it is William - The Brewer that I am after !! Regards, Pauline

Hello all. I thought I would repost the main surnames I am tracing. At the moment I am concentrating on the name BRADLEY from Preston. If anyone had this surname, and they are from Preston and are RC then there is a good chance you are part of my family - you have been warned! All are from Preston unless stated otherwise HARRISON - Bretherton pre 1840 BRADLEY THOMPSON NICK(x)SON HALL ( Blackburn) HOLDING ( Brindle/ Wheelton pre 1885) WALMSLEY ( Brindle/ Wheelton pre 1885) SHERRINGTON ( Brindle/ Wheelton pre 1885) LEWTY FAZACKERLEY FLETCHER regards paul