Dear Listers, I am repeating (almost) an earlier query, as I had no replies and wondered if the message had got lost (in view of the current disadvantages) In 1841 Alice Bradshaw (christened 1829 in Ashton-under-Lyne) was living with her parents, Thomas Bradshaw and Jane (nee Reeve?) at Bank Top, Ashton& Oldham; Oldham-cum-Prestwich; Oldham Above. She had three younger siblings (Secill/Cecil, Margt./Margaret and Ann). In September 1846 Alice gave birth to a son she named James; in 1849 she christened a daughter Sarah Jane and, in 1858, another daughter named Elizabeth Ann. I have been trying to trace the fathers of these three, particularly the eldest, James. On his marriage certificate in 1868 (to Ann Elizabeth Heaton) his father's name is given as John Taylor, a fire beater (i.e. engineer). [Sarah Jane had married Robert Farrow in 1866 and gave her father's name as Edward Ogden and Elizabeth Ann married John William Biggs in 1879, giving her father's name as David Bradshaw] I am pretty sure I have the right John Taylor's family, but how can I *prove* it? *1841* census; Lancs, Ashton & Oldham; Oldham-cum-Prestwich; Oldham Above. Folio 17; page 11; Bank Top: James TAYLOR, 35, Engineer, Y. Betty TAYLOR, 35, Y. John TAYLOR, 15, Engineer, Y. Joseph TAYLOR, 10, Y. [Both Alice Bradshaw and John Taylor were probably working at the same Mill] Best Wishes, Penny

Hi Penny, Just some thoughts. Have you traced your James Bradshaw's family after his Marriage in 1868 to see whether there is any mention of the surname Taylor as a visitor, or Christian name along the lines. Did John Taylor, Engineer, remain in the area, if so, check to see if he had any Bradshaw visitors during the Census years. Thereafter, are there any Wills later on that may be shown up on Ancestry etc. and give some clues....... Good luck, Robyn -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Penny Trueman via Sent: Tuesday, 29 September 2015 7:20 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [LAN] James BRADSHAW 1846-c1907? Dear Listers, I am repeating (almost) an earlier query, as I had no replies and wondered if the message had got lost (in view of the current disadvantages) In 1841 Alice Bradshaw (christened 1829 in Ashton-under-Lyne) was living with her parents, Thomas Bradshaw and Jane (nee Reeve?) at Bank Top, Ashton& Oldham; Oldham-cum-Prestwich; Oldham Above. She had three younger siblings (Secill/Cecil, Margt./Margaret and Ann). In September 1846 Alice gave birth to a son she named James; in 1849 she christened a daughter Sarah Jane and, in 1858, another daughter named Elizabeth Ann. I have been trying to trace the fathers of these three, particularly the eldest, James. On his marriage certificate in 1868 (to Ann Elizabeth Heaton) his father's name is given as John Taylor, a fire beater (i.e. engineer). [Sarah Jane had married Robert Farrow in 1866 and gave her father's name as Edward Ogden and Elizabeth Ann married John William Biggs in 1879, giving her father's name as David Bradshaw] I am pretty sure I have the right John Taylor's family, but how can I *prove* it? *1841* census; Lancs, Ashton & Oldham; Oldham-cum-Prestwich; Oldham Above. Folio 17; page 11; Bank Top: James TAYLOR, 35, Engineer, Y. Betty TAYLOR, 35, Y. John TAYLOR, 15, Engineer, Y. Joseph TAYLOR, 10, Y. [Both Alice Bradshaw and John Taylor were probably working at the same Mill] Best Wishes, Penny --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus