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- Victoria Mae Atherstone: Hi All, Indeed the male line continues; my family and I reside in England. I have also... January 2, 2009
- Teresa Lyons: This is for Bob Pettis, Thanks for your reply. My surname Lyons is my married name and my... December 28, 2008
- githa thauer: hallo, does anyone have knowledge of a person of the first half of the 19.- century named peter... December 22, 2008
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April 30th, 2007 at 2:38 pm
does anyone have any knoweldge of a samuel baker who came from atherstone area, i know he died around 1934 and is buried in bently grave yard. he was my grandad and i would like to know if i have any more relations.
May 27th, 2007 at 1:19 am
Jacki,
You probably have relatives here in Atherstone. Looking at 1881 census I find Samuel aged 4 with his parents Thomas 31 & Lucy 31 in Bentley with siblings Matilda 6 and Ernest 1.In 1891 ( find on freecen) Samuel is 14, working as a coal miner & there are 2 more children, Athur 9, & Phoebe 6.
As mother is now 42 there were probably no further children. I am sure that some of these will have had families who are related to you. Have a look at the web site for Nuneaton & North Warwickshire Family History society.(www.NNWFHS.org) There is a list of members interests there. Perhaps a relative of yours is already searching for Samuel.
Contact me for further help.
Regards Val
May 27th, 2007 at 10:44 am
Hi Valerie,
Thank you for the information, much appreciated. Its just the kind of exchange this website was set up to encourage. Email addresses aren’t shown publicly so I will pass your address to jacki myself.
Regards
Dave
August 11th, 2007 at 1:10 pm
hi val, thanks for info i am looking forward to finding out more as i have now moved to atherstone hoping to find more family here.
September 22nd, 2007 at 2:06 pm
Very good to know the history of Atherstone. I am looking for any information on the Mottram family, my mothers side, who were farmers and also an innkeeper. Would there be a record somewhere of the inn? Any information very gratefully received.
February 19th, 2008 at 11:41 am
I have a death certificate for Richard Broadley who may be one of my family. He died in Hand & Bottle Yard, Atherstone. I presume this was a Public House - can anyone confirm this. Is Janet Ferguson who was ‘present at death’ the publican? It could be that Richard was the father of John Broadley can anyone confirm this?
February 25th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
I am currently researching the Baxter family who lived in the Atherstone/Mancetter area for about two hundred years. They have connections with St. Mary’ church and St. Peter’s. And lived at 80 Long Street. My husband’s great grandfather Dudley Baxter was a solicitor. We will be visiting Atherstone in May of this year and would like to speak with anyone who can provide me with information on further avenues for research.
Lynne Baxter
March 22nd, 2008 at 7:53 am
Dear Jacki Ward
My name is Mike Ward I live in South Africa.
I am researching the Ward branch of my family and have traced it back as far as John William Ward born circa 1846/48 at Atherstone Mancetter. He married Eliza Nee Bassett who I think was from this area as well. As a baby and young child John William Ward lived with his grandmother Elizabeth Ward at Atherstone Mancetter she was born circa 1786 and was originally from Great Packington. Four of John William Ward’s sons immigrated to South Africa around 1895 and were pioneers on the Witwatersrand Goldfield. At that time John William Ward lived at Millom in Cumbria. Any information on John William Ward’s parents would be greatly appreciated.
Yours sincerely Mike Ward
May 31st, 2008 at 7:03 am
Does anyone have any information on a Sarah Robinson born in Atherstone in 1801. She may possibly have a relation called John Robinson. She married John White in Wolverhampton in 1822. Any information would be very much appreciated.
Many thanks
Chris
June 1st, 2008 at 1:45 pm
I am looking for any DEXTERs from the Atherstone/Mancetter area. Specifically I am researching for any information on a Joseph DEXTER born in about 1806. His son, my great great grandfather (Joseph DEXTER) was born in Atherstone in about 1840 (plus he was resident at Ramsey’s Court on Long Street in 1841). Joseph DEXTER (senior), born about 1806, was also from Warwickshire (the 1841 census lists him as a hatter from Warwickshire - there is no mention of Atherstone but this is my best guess).
Any information or steers in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards, Rupert Dexter (www.dexterfamilytree.com)
June 9th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
I am researching the Bostock family from Atherstone. My Grandfather was born in Atherstone in 1882 as were his parents and 13 siblings. I will be visiting Atherstone in late July early August (from the states).
Other family names from the area, Pepper, Dunn or (Dunne) and Chapman.
Thanks,
Randy B.
June 30th, 2008 at 6:08 am
Looking for any information on John Hatton died 1867. John was a publican in Atherstone “The Ram Inn ” He was a widower but his wife was Eleanor Jebbett. They had four children - the 1861 census shows John & his daughter Mary Ann along with his niece Mary Hill. I would like to know what happened to the two Marys.
Any information would be appreciated.
Many thanks
Teresa
July 3rd, 2008 at 4:42 am
Researching SPENCER family. Henry b Ashby de la Zouch 1834 but widowered 1855, left with son Henry 1855 (cow keeper then labourer). Both boarded with Elizabeth Rowley at Boss’s Yard then married her (she was 12 years his senior). She died and he moved to Spencer’s yard marrying Jane Stebbing from Hoxton. He died 1909. Son Henry (wheelwright/carpenter)married Annie from Tamworth, lived Station Street 1881 thru 1901.Many children 1878 - 1899. Girls servants, can’t find anything on sons. Any info gratefully received.
Many thanks,
Lou
July 23rd, 2008 at 3:59 pm
I’m trying to find out the building(s) that was built on Woolpack Way, Atherstone, before flats was very recently built on the corner. The reason being I know a little girl who lives there and she sees’s a boy spirit, The fire alarms keep going off continuesly and the little girl keeps saying it’s him and she screams. Does anyone know any history about this area or a building that was there previously.
Any information would be very much appreciated.
Thankyou
Sarah
August 24th, 2008 at 3:32 am
can you help me i am tracing my family tree name bailey looking for richard bailey my great/great/great/granfather borm in atherstone around 1796/7 can you tell about his father/mother any other family ie granparent etc were they lived and worked i know richard married a birmingham girl called alice born around 1798/9 do not know if he married in atherstone or b/ham or when he moved to b/ham help is required on records/births etc please help me or point me in right direction to trace records can you e mail me back asap email is mikejbailey@btinternet.com
September 17th, 2008 at 7:14 am
does anyone have any knoledge of ethel mary morgan b,1885 atherstone to john and mary she is on the 1891 census but not on the 1901, can anyone give me a clue as to where she went to inbetween those 10 yrs.
September 18th, 2008 at 7:44 am
I’m looking for information on william matthews who was a carpenter and joiner and lived in Atherstone accordingly to the 1891 census. He was married to Frances and had a daughter Ellen Elizabeth. I think they lived in Hall cottages and originated from Middleton. I think he is my great great grandfather and Ellen my great grandmother married my great grandfather in 1891. His name was David Harry. Any information would be great.
September 25th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
I am trying to find information on William and Rebeca Wilson. They had a son Thomas who fathered two children with Mary Ann Ward. The one’s name was William Ward (He was christned with his mothers maiden name) William Ward was born 12-12-1831.Both children carried their mothers surename WARD. Thomas was a hatter in Atherstone. Also does anyone know any information about Mary Ann Wards parents William and Sarah Ward.
September 28th, 2008 at 5:37 am
hi this is message for a Randy Bostock,, i have information on the bostock family,,whi lived in Atherstone, a george bostock married my g.grandma sarah rose,(her maiden name was taylor)this is my g.grandmas secong marriage,, ( as her 1st husband died, he was called george rose), the dates you have said seem about right,, please get in touch, from joan bowes. jo47ATjoanbowes.wanadoo.co.uk
September 28th, 2008 at 5:38 am
hi did you get my email ref to the bostock family who lived in Atherstone, from joan bowes
September 30th, 2008 at 4:13 am
Hand and bottle yard may have been one of the yards and not a public house…look up the yards of Atherstone
October 7th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
I am researching for a book on the families that settled Te Puke, near Tauranga, New Zealand. Two daughters of Stafford Stratton BAXTER of Atherstone settled here.
One was Agnes Emily BAXTER (1831-1911 Rotorua)who married Charles WILLMOTT and came to Te Puke in 1881. Their son Charles Dudley WILLMOTT served during World War One aged 50, and his son also served aged 17!
The other was Harriet Emma BAXTER (1833-1921 Auckland) who married mariner Captain Philip BENNETT and came to Te Puke around 1882. Their descendant Dudley VERCOE still lives in Te Puke.
To contact me please see my web site.
Christine
October 16th, 2008 at 3:27 am
I am researching my family tree and intend coming to a Society Meeting at Atherstone Library. However, as most of my family are from Polesworth, Warton and Tamworth - will I find the relevant Parish records at this Library.
Thank you
October 19th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Researching the Mason family. John married Sarah Thickbroom 25 Apr. 1830. Would like to obtain a copy of the birth certificate plus looking for “cousins”
October 19th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
Sorry, forget to list John Mason and Sarah Thickbroom were married at Mancetter.
October 25th, 2008 at 7:18 am
To Admin - I started a reply to Ann Reade re William and Sarah Ward when my PC threw a wobbly i.e. it suddenly began updating Windows, so I am starting again as below — I hope it works. If not please email me.
Hello, Ann Reade. William and Sarah Ward are my 3x great grandparents. William was born about 1770, he was a woolcomber; died 10.11.1843. Sarah was born about 1777, died 22.5.1865. On 1851 census, as head of household she was described as a pauper/nurse. Both of them were staunch Congregationalists and attended chapel very regularly. The minister who conducted Sarah’s funeral made a special entry in his records, including the Bible verse he used for his funeral oration. They were both buried in the small cemetery alongside the Congregational Chapel, North Street, on the east side of the Chapel, 3rd row, No. 1 grave from the school wall.
William Ward, widower, married Sarah Lewis, widow, on 29th August 1804 at St. Peter’s, Mancetter. As far as I know, their children were, from oldest to youngest :-
Sarah - married William Thomas Pountney
Mary - died as an infant aged 10 months
William - died aged 14
Mary Ann - Married John Pearson
Dan - married Charlotte Hall (my 2x ggparents)
Pheoby - married Will8iam Argrave (or Hargrave)
Sophia
I had found one illegitimate child for Mary Ann; David Ward born about 1829. On the 1841 census, aged 12, he was living with his grandparents and Dan and family. In 1851 he was with grandma Sarah and was acknowledged as her grandson. He married on 28th March 1853: on the marriage certificate his father’s name and occupation are crossed through, though his stepfather John Pearson signed as a witness.
Hope this is of interest to you. I f you wish to contact me via email, please do so.
October 26th, 2008 at 2:17 am
I am researching my father’s family. My great-great-great-grandfather Joseph MELLAR was a tailor and draper in Atherstone from at least 1841 until he died in 1877. His brother John was transported to Australia in 1829 for poaching. His father John MELLAR who married Mary HOOD was a farmer. After John died Mary married her second husband Joseph HUBBARD and had a son William HUBBARD who became a solicitor.
November 4th, 2008 at 5:53 am
I am researching my family tree, currently using the on-line Ancestry.co.uk census’s. I would now like to add some meat to the bones, what is the best way to do this. I live in Hartshill and most of the Thompson’s lived there according to the census returns. I have a copy of Joan Allen’s Heardreds Hill book and this has now roused an interest into the local history of the area. Can anyone advise on where I best go for information.
regards Alan
November 23rd, 2008 at 11:51 am
i have just come accross this site and read with interest people wanting help with family history,so do i.my gt gt grandad amos atkins born garden row 1852 atherstone had brother alfred sisters emma, alice &jane. parents james & mary (nee smith from polesworth) born 1811 mary was a hatter according to various census. james is down as a deceased publican on amos;s marriage iwould love to hear from anyone who have these people in their tree. amos came to work in the coal mine kiveton park . he is on the 1871 census age 19
November 30th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
I am researching my Willington family who I believe were from the Mancetter and Merevale areas. My earliest provable documented ancestor was George Willington (married to Ann and father of Thomas and John Willington) who was living in Mancetter in the 1740’s I am researching this family from here in Australia so I would really appreciate any local knowledge type suggestions on how I can best follow his ancestral line back a few more generations please?
December 1st, 2008 at 5:26 pm
This is for Joan Bowes. Thank you Joan for your reply, your George Bostock is indeed my Grandfather’s brother as I have his wife listed as Sara Rose.
I tried to email you but it did not work. I would love to share information and look forward to hearing from you again.
Randy Bostock
December 15th, 2008 at 10:17 am
This is for Teresa Lyons,
It might not be the same John Hatton, but I have researched my family tree and my great,great,great grandfather was John Hatton, who had a daughter named Mary (born Atherstone 1819). In 1842 he was listed as being a Shoemaker. Mary married Theophilus Muston in 1842 in Handsworth. Strangely enough the name Lyons is in my family tree on my Grandmothers side. Do the surnames names Genever/Mead mean anything to you?
December 15th, 2008 at 10:39 am
This is for Teresa Lyons,
Further to my earlier posting, I think I’ve mislead you. Instead of the surnames Genever/Mead, now read Shelley (Sarah Elizabeth?).Other names I have are Bob Lyons,Bob Lyons again then sons Terry and Ray. Sorry if this has nothing to do with you, but if I don’t mention it we’ll never know. If these names ring any bells, the Mary Hatton you’re searching for could very well be the same one.
Regards.
Bob Pettis.
December 16th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Thank you so much for all this information. How can I get your email add to thank you in person.
Kindest Regards Ann
December 22nd, 2008 at 8:55 pm
hallo, does anyone have knowledge of a person of the first half of the 19.- century named peter carmichael from atherstone ? may he was born between 1810/1840. eventually he was a merchant with relations to Italy ? any information or steers in the right direction would be very much and greatly appreciated.
with kindly regards
githa
December 28th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
This is for Bob Pettis,
Thanks for your reply. My surname Lyons is my married name and my husbands family come from Dublin so probably there won’t be a match.
The John Hatton I am looking for married Eleanor Jebbit/Jebbett in 1821. Their daughter Mary Ann Hatton was born 1834.
John Hatton is recorded on the 1841 census as Hatter. On the 1861 he is recorded as a Innkeeper & farmer.
Sorry I can’t help you with the names you mentioned.
Thansk for looking Bob and good luck.
regards
Teresa