If, in researching BENNETT you find a George Bennett who could fit this profile please let me know - or any silk/Cheshire connection. Sarah Anne Bennett born circa 1827 in Bridgemere, Cheshire (census info), father George Bennett, silk weaver (marriage cert info), married Henry HOWELL in Tunstall. Janet Howell PS it is a straight run from Bridgemere via Betley to Silverdale, Newcastle where there were silk mills. Henry was born Shropshire so there was great movement at this time. www.risinsun.co.uk Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0 - Release Date: 21/11/02 ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 5:28 PM Subject: Re: [Pots] BENNETT, RUDYARD Burslem > Thanks again Graham. > > Eliza's father was Sampson and he was definately a Potter according to her > marriage certificate. > > Think I might see if I have any look on the Potteries List. > > Jean > > > ==== ENG-STS-THE-POTTERIES Mailing List ==== > The List for the Pottery Towns of the Ancient County of Staffordshire > >

Janet - The church has been closed for many years - its records memorial inscription etc are available from the BMSGH. Try their web page for what else they have ---- Hanley library and Stafford record office have their parish records, all bar the one that were burnt during the chartist riots Steve __________________________________________________________________________ Freeserve AnyTime - Go online whenever you want for just £6.99 a month for your first 3 months, that's HALF PRICE! And then it's just £13.99 a month after that. For more information visit http://www.freeserve.com/time/ or call free on 0800 970 8890

Does anyone out there know if there are any pews left in the church as our family owned pew 44 some years ago.Are there any records of the owners of these pews and their cost? JANET researching.. RHODES SIMPSON KNIGHT MEIR BROMAGE(WICH) JONES LATHAM CHESTERS LOWNDES

In an attempt to jump on the BENNETT bandwagon, I thought I'd list my BENNETTs! Edward BENNETT b. circa 1872 Newcastle-under-Lyme m. Alice (surname unknown)b c. 1874 Newcastle-under-Lyme Children: Mary b 1907 (my grandmother) Gertrude b c. 1897 Alice May Nellie Arthur Joseph Harriett Lily Fredrick Jack Walter Ivy Edward Thanks, Steve Researching FERNYHOUGH (N Staffs) and BISHOP (Hopton, Tipton and N Staffs) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com

New member request. I am looking for any help in locating graves of my greta grandparents Frederick and Mary Ellen Davenport, of Turner St ( Twiner possibly) , Hanley. Death approx 1904 - 1910, both were wesleyan methodist . Fred was a potters placer in potteries. Left my grandfather Frank an orphan, later taken out by his aunt and uncle Sarah Jane and George Roland Windsor, George died 8/12/1935 age 67 or 87, they were from Goldenhill. Can find both Fred and Mary ellen on 1901 census, married age 40s, they had my grandfather in 1904. Any help in locating the grave and possible email photo as Im in Australia? Cheers sue

<<<<<<<<<<<<<Forwarded Mail: Please reply either directly to Les or to the List>>>>>>> -----Original Message----- From: J L Hall [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 29 January 2003 12:39 To: [email protected] Subject: Knapper & Plant families Posting of interests. I am researching the following families and am particularly interested in the period prior to about 1820: KNAPPER PLANT both families in the Halmer End/Hanley/Stoke-on-Trent area. Regards Les from a cold and bright Huddersfield

Further to the recent postings concerning the St.John Street Hanley death. Below is a message forwarded to this list with the permission of the Author, Dr. Barry Job of Stafford. It first appeared on the Mining List(not a Rootsweb list)last week. Dave 8-)) Listowner STS Pots and BC etc., <<<<>>>> The question; did the shaft remain open until the funeral, is answered by the report of Mines Inspector W. N. Atkinson. He records that "One side of the shaft was against the foundations of the houses on the east side of the street. When the shaft was examined it appeared as if it had been "tumped over" by a dome of brickwork... When plumbed it was found to be 40 yards deep, and nearly full of blackdamp. The sides of the shaft so far as could be seen were in a dangerous state, part of the brick lining having fallen away. Efforts were made to recover the body... The sides of the shaft , however, continued to give way to such an extent that the fallen stuff filled the bottom of the shaft for 71/2 yards and on the following day (Sunday) apprehensions were felt for the safety of the adjoining houses, and it became evident that it was impracticable to use the shaft to recover the body. The Mayor of Hanley, therefore, obtained the consent of Mr. Holland's relatives to the filling up of the shaft, and this was preceeded with a after a religious service had been held at the top of the shaft." So the answer is yes, the shaft did remain open, although the funeral appears to have been held the next day, and the shaft was filled to prevent damage to adjacent houses. Dr. Barry Job.

Hello Pammy, I haven't tried the BVRI. I will do so. Thanks for a possible lead. Sandra --- Pammy <[email protected]> wrote: > Sandra > have you check the BVRI's > > Sandra Johnson wrote: > > > I am reasearching my Burton line & have come to a > > standstill. On the IGI I found a Solomon Burton > > Married Millicent Walker at Norton in the Moors, > > Stafford, on 14 Nov 1813. They had children > Christened > > at Hanley & a possible last one at St. John > Longton. I > > don't know where Solomon was born or Christened. > I > > think he may be the son of Solomon & Martha Burton > but > > I'm not sure. I need to find his Christening > details. > > Does anyone know anything about this family? > > > > Many thanks. > > > > Sandra > > > > http://movies.yahoo.com.au - Yahoo! Movies > > - What's on at your local cinema? > > > > ==== ENG-STS-THE-POTTERIES Mailing List ==== > > The List for the Pottery Towns of the Ancient > County of Staffordshire > > > ==== ENG-STS-THE-POTTERIES Mailing List ==== > The List for the Pottery Towns of the Ancient County > of Staffordshire > http://movies.yahoo.com.au - Yahoo! Movies - What's on at your local cinema?

I am reasearching my Burton line & have come to a standstill. On the IGI I found a Solomon Burton Married Millicent Walker at Norton in the Moors, Stafford, on 14 Nov 1813. They had children Christened at Hanley & a possible last one at St. John Longton. I don't know where Solomon was born or Christened. I think he may be the son of Solomon & Martha Burton but I'm not sure. I need to find his Christening details. Does anyone know anything about this family? Many thanks. Sandra http://movies.yahoo.com.au - Yahoo! Movies - What's on at your local cinema?

I found this in the 1881 census BURTON, Solomon Bord <1812> Birth: Staf Hanley Census: Staf Stoke Upon Trent BURTON, Solomon Son <1868> Birth: Staf Longton Census: Staf Stoke Upon Trent BURTON, Solomon Son <1869> Birth: Staf Tipton Census: Staf Cannock Dwelling: Census Place: Cannock, Stafford, England Source: FHL Film 1341667 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2785 Folio 84 Page 74 Marr Age Sex Birthplace Israel BURTON M 46 M Endon, Shropshire, England Rel: Head Occ: Coal Miner Elizabeth BURTON M 48 F Tipton, Stafford, England Rel: Wife Elias BURTON 18 M Tipton, Stafford, England Rel: Son Handicap: Blind Maria BURTON 15 F Tipton, Stafford, England Rel: Daur Occ: Servant Solomon BURTON 12 M Tipton, Stafford, England Rel: Son Occ: Scholar Dwelling: 27 Lord St Census Place: Stoke Upon Trent, Stafford, England Source: FHL Film 1341655 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2733 Folio 113 Page 32 Marr Age Sex Birthplace Charles BURTON M 35 M Longton, Stafford, England Rel: Head Occ: Potter Ovenman Elizabeth BURTON M 36 F Longton, Stafford, England Rel: Wife Solomon BURTON 13 M Longton, Stafford, England Rel: Son Occ: Potter Mould Runner Charles BURTON 11 M Longton, Stafford, England Rel: Son Occ: Potter Mould Runner Mary E. BURTON 5 F Longton, Stafford, England Rel: Daur Ellen BURTON 2 F Longton, Stafford, England Rel: Daur Albert BURTON 3 m M Longton, Stafford, England Rel: Son Dwelling: 44 Albert St Census Place: Stoke Upon Trent, Stafford, England Source: FHL Film 1341655 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2733 Folio 116 Page 37 Marr Age Sex Birthplace Mary CALLCOTT W 66 F Longton, Stafford, England Rel: Head Occ: Widow Of Coal Miner Solomon BURTON W 69 M Hanley, Stafford, England Rel: Boarder ((Lodger)) Occ: Potters Labourer Jane WESTON U 18 F Longton, Stafford, England Sandra Johnson wrote: > Hello Pammy, > > I haven't tried the BVRI. I will do so. Thanks for a > possible lead. > > Sandra > > --- Pammy <[email protected]> wrote: > Sandra > > have you check the BVRI's > > > > Sandra Johnson wrote: > > > > > I am reasearching my Burton line & have come to a > > > standstill. On the IGI I found a Solomon Burton > > > Married Millicent Walker at Norton in the Moors, > > > Stafford, on 14 Nov 1813. They had children > > Christened > > > at Hanley & a possible last one at St. John > > Longton. I > > > don't know where Solomon was born or Christened. > > I > > > think he may be the son of Solomon & Martha Burton > > but > > > I'm not sure. I need to find his Christening > > details. > > > Does anyone know anything about this family? > > > > > > Many thanks. > > > > > > Sandra > > > > > > http://movies.yahoo.com.au - Yahoo! Movies > > > - What's on at your local cinema? > > > > > > ==== ENG-STS-THE-POTTERIES Mailing List ==== > > > The List for the Pottery Towns of the Ancient > > County of Staffordshire > > > > > > ==== ENG-STS-THE-POTTERIES Mailing List ==== > > The List for the Pottery Towns of the Ancient County > > of Staffordshire > > > > http://movies.yahoo.com.au - Yahoo! Movies > - What's on at your local cinema? > > ==== ENG-STS-THE-POTTERIES Mailing List ==== > The List for the Pottery Towns of the Ancient County of Staffordshire

<<<Forwarded mail, Please reply to Jeaan direct or to the list, not to me>>>>>>> -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 27 January 2003 17:55 To: [email protected] Subject: Arnold BENNETT Author Can SKS help. The other day I was trying to trace my Greatgreatgrandmother Eliza BENNETT born in Burslem about 1812/13/14. father Sampson mother Phoebe. I have been tolded that Sampson BENNETT was the father of John BENNETT who was the father of Enoch BENNETT who became a solicitor. Enoch was the father of Enoch Arnold BENNETT the author who wrote among others about the Five Towns plus Clayhanger and many other novels. Can anybody give me anymore information about the family especially the children of Sampson and Phoebe. Jeaan

Sandra have you check the BVRI's Sandra Johnson wrote: > I am reasearching my Burton line & have come to a > standstill. On the IGI I found a Solomon Burton > Married Millicent Walker at Norton in the Moors, > Stafford, on 14 Nov 1813. They had children Christened > at Hanley & a possible last one at St. John Longton. I > don't know where Solomon was born or Christened. I > think he may be the son of Solomon & Martha Burton but > I'm not sure. I need to find his Christening details. > Does anyone know anything about this family? > > Many thanks. > > Sandra > > http://movies.yahoo.com.au - Yahoo! Movies > - What's on at your local cinema? > > ==== ENG-STS-THE-POTTERIES Mailing List ==== > The List for the Pottery Towns of the Ancient County of Staffordshire

What Anderson,Lowe and rhodes lines are you looking for as i may be able to help. JANET

Hi Jim, Just in case you have not seen the following:- www.staffordshirebmd.org.uk Regards - Eric ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 9:23 PM Subject: [Pots] New member's interest > I am looking for any descendants of the following > > RUSHTON of Keele and Silverdale > CORK Betley -> Silverdale > ANDERSON Henry born Fenton 1812 > > BILLINGTON - Alexander 1854 and Donald 1848, sons of Richard (born > Dumfries)and Mary nee Forrester of Wetley Moor.(and their two sisters) > > Side connections are Lowe, Hollins, Slater, Shepherd, Lucas, Sale, Holliss, > Holt, Bradley, Johnson, Whittingham, Rhodes. > Jim Rushton > > > > ==== ENG-STS-THE-POTTERIES Mailing List ==== > The List for the Pottery Towns of the Ancient County of Staffordshire >

Jim: I would like to hear more about your Whittingham connections. My Whittingham family were potters in Burslem from (it seems) the beginning of time. I also have the Whittingham entries in the Staffordshire Burial Index, if you are interested. Pamela White Victoria BC Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 1:23 PM Subject: [Pots] New member's interest > I am looking for any descendants of the following > > RUSHTON of Keele and Silverdale > CORK Betley -> Silverdale > ANDERSON Henry born Fenton 1812 > > BILLINGTON - Alexander 1854 and Donald 1848, sons of Richard (born > Dumfries)and Mary nee Forrester of Wetley Moor.(and their two sisters) > > Side connections are Lowe, Hollins, Slater, Shepherd, Lucas, Sale, Holliss, > Holt, Bradley, Johnson, Whittingham, Rhodes. > Jim Rushton > > > > ==== ENG-STS-THE-POTTERIES Mailing List ==== > The List for the Pottery Towns of the Ancient County of Staffordshire >

I thought I'd add my Bennets (or Bennett). I have very little but you never know. Husband: Unknown Wife: Sarah Bennet ============================================================================ ==== Born: 1817 - Burslem, Staffordshire, England Children ============================================================================ ==== 1 F Sarah Ann Bennet Born: 1836 - Hanley, Stafford, England Christened: Died: Buried: Spouse: William Brookes (1835-Bef 1898) Marr. Date: Abt 1872 Spouse: Marr. Date: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Events ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- 1. 1881 Census: Burslem, Stafford, England. Sarah Ann Brookes, 15 Mill Street, Burslem 2. 1901 Census: Hanley(Civil Parish). Sarah An Brooks, 3 Back Charles Street, Hanley ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ============================================================================ ==== Wife's General Notes ============================================================================ ==== 1881 a widow living with daughter at 15 Mill Street, Burslem, Stafford, England ============================================================================ ==== General Notes for Child Sarah Ann Bennet ============================================================================ ==== 1881 living at 70 Botteslow St. Stoke Upon Trent. She was a potter 1898 She was a witness for her daughter's wedding 1901 lving at 3 Back Charles Street, Hanley as a widow with an extended family Her birth is recorded as Staffs, Shelton, a discrepancy from the 1881 record. Anne in Ottawa, born in Burslem [email protected] http://www3.sympatico.ca/anne.toft/

I am looking for any descendants of the following RUSHTON of Keele and Silverdale CORK Betley -> Silverdale ANDERSON Henry born Fenton 1812 BILLINGTON - Alexander 1854 and Donald 1848, sons of Richard (born Dumfries)and Mary nee Forrester of Wetley Moor.(and their two sisters) Side connections are Lowe, Hollins, Slater, Shepherd, Lucas, Sale, Holliss, Holt, Bradley, Johnson, Whittingham, Rhodes. Jim Rushton

Jean - Mathers is definitely the Arnold Bennett ancestor. Unfortunately, the pamphlet I have doesn't name all twelve children of Sampson and Phoebe. John is supposed to be the oldest. He and Ann were baptized together in 1813, and may have been twins. They, and the next two (in 1814 and 1816), were baptized at St John's Church, Burslem, and I know that the registers of that church have been published (Hanley Reference Library has a copy). Then the next six were baptized at Swan Bank Wesleyan Methodist Church, Burslem between 1820 and 1830, but the baptisms of the other two have not been traced (I'm paraphrasing the pamphlet here, this is not anything I've found out for myself). An 1818 Directory shows Sampson as a potter living at Star Croft (later called Church Street), Burslem. If I find out any more, I'll let you know. Graham -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 27 January 2003 14:22 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Pots] BENNETT, RUDYARD Burslem Dear Graham, Thank you very much for your reply., Do you know by any chance the names of the children of Sampson and Phoebe?. I have not got very far into this side of my genealogy, My greatgrandmother Eliza was the daughter of Sampson Bennet and Phoebe but I only found one Sampson and Phoebe marriage that was about the right time and she was Mathers. I have not proved it yet. Any information you can give me I will be grateful. Jean ==== ENG-STS-THE-POTTERIES Mailing List ==== The List for the Pottery Towns of the Ancient County of Staffordshire --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.443 / Virus Database: 248 - Release Date: 10/01/03 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.443 / Virus Database: 248 - Release Date: 10/01/03

Thanks again Graham. Eliza's father was Sampson and he was definately a Potter according to her marriage certificate. Think I might see if I have any look on the Potteries List. Jean

Dear Jean, If no-one has already told you, and you don't already know this, I have some possibly exciting news for you: you are related to the great novelist Arnold Bennett! Enoch Arnold Bennett (1867-1931) was the son of Enoch Bennett (1842-1902), a solicitor. Enoch's father was John Bennett, who was the oldest child (of 8 boys and 4 girls) of Sampson Bennett and Phoebe Mathers. There is a 16-page pamphlet entitled "Arnold Bennett's Five Towns Origins" by Thomas R. Roberts, which you may be able to find a copy of somewhere, although it is now out of print. Also, there are two good biographies of Bennett: one by Reginald Pound, which is I'm sure long out of print, and the other by Margaret Drabble, who may or may not also be related to the novelist. I also have Bennett ancestors in Burslem. but have not been able to connect to this family - so far! If you think there is anything else I may be able to tell you, please don't hesitate to ask. Graham Pointon (Letchworth Garden City, but born in Stoke on Trent) -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 20 January 2003 16:57 To: [email protected] Subject: [Pots] BENNETT, RUDYARD Burslem Hello Everybody, I am new to this list, also what details I have got are a little sketchy. Eliza BENNETT born Burslem Staffordshire approx 1824/1825 Father Sampson BENNETT Potter. Eliza married Alfred RUDYARD approx 1845 they had two children William and Sarah. Alfred must have died because she married my Greatgrandfather Rowland BAMFORD at The Parish Church of Burslem in 1852. They must have gone to live in Manchester by 1854 because my grandad was born there. Eliza was a Dressmaker and Milliner according to the Directories in Manchester and I did find a Eliza Bennett Milliner and Dressmaker in Slaters 1850 Directory in Pitt ST. Burslem, if it is my Eliza she must have been working under her maiden name. It is possible that her mothers name may have been Phoebe or Phebe. possibly (MATHERS) not too sure about the surname. William and Sarah RUDYARD went to Manchester with thier mother and stepfather and William had quite a successful Dyers and Cleaners in Newton Heath for many, many years. I have added this information incase there is anybody looking for these Rudyards. Hope that somebody can help. Jean Loughborough, Leicestershire ==== ENG-STS-THE-POTTERIES Mailing List ==== The List for the Pottery Towns of the Ancient County of Staffordshire --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.443 / Virus Database: 248 - Release Date: 10/01/03 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.443 / Virus Database: 248 - Release Date: 10/01/03