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Saturday, 15 November 2008
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Glynne Hibbert
LOOKING for lost relative Stella Hibbert. At the end of the war she lived at 84, Wayne Street, Higher Openshaw, Manchester.
Glynne Hibbert, 21 St Mildred’s Road, Minster, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 4DE
A.J. Sant
I AM interested in making contact with various relatives of my Lincolnshire cousin who had the surname Pocklington. During the mid-19th century various family members followed the industrial revolution to move to the north west (Lancashire/Cheshire).I would like to know more about: Joseph Nelsey Pocklington (1825-96), rector of St Michael’s Church, Salford, and his nephew of the same name (1856-1899) of Juniper Street, Hulme; Freya Elizabeth Pocklington, born 1984, Lancaster, artist, probably a granddaughter of Harold Pocklington (1911-? ).I believe there are other family members recently living in the Manchester area who may wish to make contact: William A. Pocklington of Oldham, who married a Kershaw in 1983; Stuart Pocklington who married a Kent in Oldham in 1976; Melita P, who married a Thompson in Oldham in 1980 and Sheila P., who married a Turner in Oldham in 1973.
A.J. Sant, vice-president, North Cheshire Family History Society, 16, Oulton Avenue, Sale, Cheshire M33 2WA
Peggy McCabe
WHERE is my sister, Eileen King, whom I last saw when we were children? Our mother is Margaret King, also known as Peg. She was born in Co Carlow, Eire, and her maiden name was Nolan. I was born in Belfast and Eileen was born in Old Trafford.
Peggy McCabe, Baguley (0161 945 6046)
J.G.
DOES anyone know the whereabouts of Jennifer Pennington (nee Thorpe) from Hadrian Avenue, Ancoats, last known address Gloucester Road, Droylsden? Remember Ardwick Lads’ discos, Belle Vue Top 10 Club, the CIS, where you worked? Let’s discuss a reunion.
J.G. (07765 875498)
June Lawson (Lidgard)
I AM researching the Lidgard family history. My late father’s name was Charles Nicholson Lidgard, born in 1895 and died in 1941. The Lidgards originated in Lincolnshire and many emigrated to New Zealand in the 1800s. I have a contact in New Zealand (Cindy) who has been of great help and the tree now covers 1700 up to the 20th century, but I have been unable to trace my great-grandparents. Cindy suggested I try to contact Barry Gilbert who lives in Manchester whose mother was Marjorie Lidgard. I believe there are a few Lidgards in Manchester.
June Lawson (Lidgard)(junelawson@live.co.uk) (0161 223 5992)
Christian Bernadou
I AM desperately trying to find again my old friend Barbara, a nurse who qualified at Manchester Royal when I was teaching at St Ignatius’ RC School in 1972. She was then 18. We enjoyed the Lake District together. Where is she nursing today? Please contact me with any news.
Christian Bernadou (0033684344318), 24 Avenue du Bois, Lapelote, France 95800 Cergy (cph-bernadou@cegetel.net)
Eileen Robbins (nee Perry)
I AM trying to contact Emma Pawson daughter of Jack Pawson (John). I am inquiring about her father.
Eileen Robbins (nee Perry), P.O. Box 249, Yarra Junction 3797, Victoria, Australia (eileenrobbins@optusnet.com)
Wendy Jane Walcott
I AM desperately trying to make contact with Jimmy Gilchrist a friend from the 1960s, - who then lived in Whalley Range, Manchester, and formerly Belfast. He may have a brother John and a sister Carol. My surname was Wrigley and I lived in Prestwich. We have relatives in common.
Wendy Jane Walcott ( 0117 9710651) Flat 7, 32, Summer Hill, Totterdown, Bristol BS4 3BE (wdwalco@blueyonder.co.uk)
Denis Murphy
I AM trying to trace Margaret Ann Walsh (formerly Geddes), or any of her family, Margaret was married to Patrick, and I believe had three children, Patrick, John and Gerard. The last address I have for her is 53 Baines Avenue, Irlam in 1964-5, I believe that she was living with her mother Margaret Geddes at this time.
Denis Murphy (01933 312446) (denis-murphy1@sky.com)
E. Youd
I AM trying to trace Douglas (Dougie) Maidment who lived at 4 Rye Street, Salford. He also attended St. Bartholomew’s church.
E. Youd , 38 Cemetery Rd, Royton, OL2 5SW (0161 652 8695) (ericyoud@tesco.net)
A.Turner
DOES anyone recall the Alice Briggs convalescent home in South Manchester, in particular two ladies, Miss Howarth and Miss Darra?
A.Turner (0161 720 6111)
Carl White
I AM researching a book on my paternal great, great grandfather James Buckle White, who was a tailor born in the East End of London in 1837. He moved to Salford around 1868 where he died around 1904. I would like to hear from any descendants of his children who lived in Salford. Mary E White, christened St George’s in the East, London in 1860. Martha E White, christened St Georges in the East, London in 1861. William J. Buckle White, christened St Georges in the East, London in 1864. Employed as a fitter, joiner and iron borer in Pendleton in 1901. Married Emily Pilkington at Stowell Memorial Church in 1890. At least three children Florence (born 1892), James B (1894), Richard (1898). Emma White, christened St Georges in the East, London in 1860. John Henry Buckle White, christened St Georges in the East, London in 1867. Employed as a tool fitter in 1901 and died in Gorton in 1939. Children James, John, Frank, Harold, Stanley, Elsie, May and Dora.Arthur Ernest White, christened in Salford in 1870; married Mary Simms of Goostry in 1895. Not found 1901. Herbert White, christened in Salford in 1872. Employed as a fitter in iron in 1901. Married Maria Ann Atkinson in Salford in 1893 and had at least three children Robert James (born 1894), Richard Charles (1990), Florence (1901). James Alfred White, christened in Salford in 1874. Employed as a mechanical engineer in 1901. Married Margaret Ann Hibbits in 1899 in Salford. Living in Liverpool in 1901 with at least one child Mary (born 1900).Richard Charles White, christened in Salford in 1876. Employed as a machine planer in 1901. Annie U. White, christened in Salford in 1878. Florence White, christened in Salford in 1880.
Carl White, Macclesfield (01625 429007) (carlandjude@googlemail.com)
Jim Sidwell (jimsidwell@qantas.com.au)
I AM trying to contact the late Tommy Hopley’s wife Marjorie. I am Tommy’s nephew.
Jim Sidwell (jimsidwell@qantas.com.au)
Rita
ART Swallow of Sun City, Florida, is searching for the family of Joseph Swallow, born July 7, 1911, in Great Yarmouth. Known to have a daughter Joanna, born late 1940s. Believed to have moved to the Manchester area in 1950s or 1960s.
Rita (0161 494 0014) (artswallow@aol.com)
Tommy Cullenaine
TRYING to get in touch with or anyone who knows the whereabouts of Barrie Leigh, of Dean Walk Langley Estate, Middleton, Manchester, last heard of in the Blackpool area.
Tommy Cullenaine (0161 613 3914) ( 07900 155 284)
Allan Grafton
WE are trying to contact Ben Arthurs who emigrated to Ireland a few years ago. Billy Powell, ex-Belle Vue speedway rider has lost the address and others would like it for Christmas cards.
Allan Grafton (0161 223 0272)
Wyn and John
WE ARE looking for our granddaughter Shornni Hoskins, last heard of in Southport. She has step-sisters Leanne and Joanne Curran and we believe her grandma (Pat Rowley) lives in Boothstown.
Wyn and John (0161 708 8639)
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