Hello William and List, re your query on Grimethorpe...(please see below), here is my input... I too have ancestors who resided in Grimesthorpe, in the late 1700's. I have an account of where they lived, but it was a long time until I found a definition for this place. Here is an account of Grimesthorpe: "Grimesthorpe lies in a picturesque situation, at the foot of the Western end of Wincobank Hill, 2 miles N.E. of Sheffield, between Sheffield and Ecclesfield, about half an hour as the crow flies from Attercliffe Chapel... it is inhabited mostly by grinders and fork and shear makers. It has a Wesleyan Chapel, and two sunday schools, the former being a neat Gothic edifice, erected in 1813. Further to this I have another intriguing account re my family: John Webster senior and his wife Mary, lived at Grimesthorpe and kept the Old Public House that is in the hollow at that place... (I have never been able to ascertain which Public House this was... does anyone have any idea? would much appreciate any input). All the old property in the Yard where the thoroughfare leads was theirs. He was a Bleacher by trade and had a large bleach yard... the property at their decease was in dispute. John Webster the son was a Yeoman and 'Nailer'. His sons were involved in Saw Making. John Webster wrote a Will in 1760. He died before his father John and mother Mary... His Will was extensive and in part mentions real and personal Estates. He listed 4 tenements in the possession of Ann Sanderson Elizabeth Swallow Samuel Hall John Webster (himself). The Will was signed by John Webster, his wife was an Ann Webster nee` Royston. The Will was witnessed by Robert Holland a Saw Maker, later Landlord of the Blue Boar... the same Inn was later run by Thomas Smith the constable. This Inn was later known as the Blue Pig, it was located in Spring Street. If anyone can throw any light on the above, re relationships of any of those mentioned, I would be greatful. I haven't been able to ascertain where these Websters originated from or who they were connected to...other than my family that is... hope the description of Grimesthorpe helps. Maybe others can add to the description of Grimesthorpe...Kindest regards, Josephine. Ontario Canada. p.s. the Will was written in 1760... Subject: [SHEFF] GRIMESTHORPE > Hello List, > > My ggg-grandmother was born in Grimesthorpe in 1800. > I can find no write-ups or description of Grimesthorpe online. > Have you any information on the area or when the Hamlet was > started. > > William Higgins..............in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada >