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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Cheshire => Topic started by: littlej on Friday 08 September 06 19:28 BST (UK)
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I have been looking for information about a smithy in Altrincham. My g-grandfather Joseph Davenport either owned or worked for a smithy in the old 'Calais' area of Altrincham around 1880. This area is off Lloyd Street at the south end of Altrincham, on the border of Hale. It was a very poor area which was demolished in the late 1960's to make way for Sainsbury's supermarket. My grandparents lived there until 1956 when my grandfather died. They had a small front room shop - Murray's on Islington Street. I wonder if anyone remembers them!! J
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Hi,
The Davenports are linked to the Hollin(gs)worth family by marriage (if my memory serves me right), and the Hollin(gs)worth's were a well established family of Blacksmiths for generations in the Altrincham, Dunham and Hale area.
I even think that some of them lived in Islington Street at one time and may even have had a Smithy there. If I get a chance I'll look into my records and see what I can find.
Nick
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Thanks for that info, I'd be really interested in anything you can find out.although I've a good idea where the smithy was, (I spent a lot of time in Islington Street as a child) I would like confirmation if poss. J
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I am linked to the Hollingworths who were blacksmiths in Hale and Bowdon. My paternal great-great grandfather was John Hulbert Hollingworth (1821-81) and I have Hollingworth data going back to the 17th century in Bowdon. Not found a link with the Davenports yet, but would be interested if anyone has further information on the Hollingworths.
Steve Cleary
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My great grandfather was George Stephen Davenport(born 1880) he lived on William street.
His father was Joseph Davenport, who was a blacksmith(born 1848). he lived on King street/Islington street, Calais Altrincham.
Joseph had a daughter Elizabeth who had a small front room shop.
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i am looking for information on Elizabeth Davenport the mother of my great great grandfather Joseph, the blacksmith, she was born circa 1830.
Did she marry into Hollingsworth family? (circa 1850)