Hello Jenny The original poster is probably not subscribed to the list. To reply to a post gatewayed from the message board, click on or copy the URL included in the message (in this case, <http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.lan.general/52602/mb.ashx>) and post your replies on the message board. You need to be registered to post, but it's free and all you need is a name and valid email address. Kind regards, Lynne -----Original Message----- >From: Jenny <kidami2002@gmail.com> >Sent: Jan 21, 2014 8:31 AM >To: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com>, "lancsgen@rootsweb.com" <lancsgen@rootsweb.com> >Subject: Re: [LAN] Thomas Yates b.1844, d.1901, Publican, Engine Inn, 50 Liverpool Road Skelmersdale. > >I am interested in Yates close to Preston. My gr-grandfather John Henry Yates, was born 1838 , supposedly in >Preston. His father was stated to be a merchant. Could there be any connection between Thomas and John Henry? Do you know Thomas's parents names ? >Kind regards from Australia, >Jenny Yates > >Sent from my iPad > >> On 19 Jan 2014, at 3:06 am, "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> wrote: >> >> This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. >> >> Author: laura22217 >> Surnames: Yates / Speakman >> Classification: queries >> >> Message Board URL: >> >> http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.lan.general/52602/mb.ashx >> >> Message Board Post: >> >> Hello, I am looking for any Information Regarding the Engine Inn (Engine Hotel) on 50 Liverpool Road, Skelmersdale. I know my ancestor Thomas Yates purchased this Hotel between 1871 & 1881. It was passed down in my family until around 1940 - 1945. However I can find no information! I know it was quite popular and they had many music bands playing there. Any information either for the sale of this to Thomas Yates in the 1870's or the sale in the 1940's from Mary Ann Speakman. Or any advertisements about the events that were held there. I am really struggling to find any sort of info but there must be some advertising or things out there? Any help would be very much appreciated. Many Thanks - Laura Yates. >> >> Important Note: >> The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. >> >