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Independent Islands => Isle of Man => Topic started by: cokesidedoors on Thursday 26 February 04 14:48 GMT (UK)
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I'm trying to find links to the Sansbury family living in Douglas circa 1960. Can't be more precise I'm afraid, other that they had Liverpool links.
Thanks Dave Hunter
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Dear Dave,
If you check the 1881 Census you find that SANSBURY in quite an unusual Surname with only with just over 100 idividuals called Sansbury.
It looks like it does originate on the Isle of Man which accounts for about half the original number. followed by Hampshire (Portsea Island) 27 and Lancashire 14 mostly in the West Derby area.
To find out more about your Sansbury family from 1960 you would have to travel to Douglas I would think to take up the search for such a recent date.
You will then be able to track them throught the Electorial Roll.
Sarah :)
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Thanks Sarah,
I know that I have Sansbury links on my mother's side who was born in Bootle Lancashire (covered by West Derby baptisms). I have old (1920's) family photographs taken/printed in Douglas IOM and can remember that in about 1960, as a family we visited folk in Douglas. Sadly, I did not think to ask questions as a child and now I have no links to those to ask. Interestingly, I can find no Sansbury's currently living on IOM (electoral roles)!
Thanks for your help.
Dave
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Dear David,
I had a quick look at the Phone Book and found at least 8 people, It may be worth writing to them to see if they can help.
It should also have a look at the Isle of Man Family Society's website.
Regards
Sarah :)
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Dear Dave
I have Margaret Jane Sansbury b 1875, Rushen, IOM, died 1970 in Douglas. Parents Thomas and Jane Moore. She married Harry Corteen in Braddam on 20 November 1899. They had four children but I'm afraid I have no succession for any of them.
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Dave
I am just starting out researching the family name and know from anecdotal evidence that we have some links with the IOM. There are still numerous Sansbury's living in the Liverpool and Lancashire areas ( of which I am one )and I know that several relatives are buried in West Derby Cemetery. I have some info regarding family who moved from the IOM in the late 1800's but don't know if that will help you with your research for such a recent date (1960's).
Regards
Steve S
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I now know that John Thomas Sansbury (born 28/05/1887) was born Malew IOM and moved to Bootle Lancashire shortly afterwards. His father Philip Arcibald Sansbury (born 07/04/1859) was again born Malew IOM. He was a fisherman in the 1881 census and became a policeman in the Bootle constabulary by 1901. Philip married Emmas (or Amy) Jane Bridson.
Any further help appreciated. DJH
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Dave
Just a quickie...I have been looking through some old letters from an Aunt who was interested in the family history and she located a Phillip Sansbury who was a police officer in the 1907 Street Directory, he was listed as living at 81 Hood Street, Liverpool. No middle name I am afraid, but I thought it is likely to be your Phillip Archibald Sansbury.
Regards
SS
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That looks to be a perfect fit. The 1901 census shows him as living at 81 Hood Street Bootle. I do now know that when his son - John Thomas Sansbury - married in late 1915, Philip was shown as deceased.
I would be interested in any further information you have.
Dave
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Dave apologies for the bitty nature of the info but I am trawling through loads of old papers etc and trying to get them organised. I have located an old postcard from the IOM, and would suggest from the pictures of the vehicles on the card it is probably mid-1960's.
I do not know who it is from or to whom it was sent, it just has the following info on the back (which is poorly written so I will try my best )
E.N Sansbury Ballakneale Ave, Port Erin
R.D Sansbury 3 Victoria Road, Castletown
R.H Sansbury 23 Seafield Ave, ST Mary Port
The writer has then put a note at the bottom stating that he/she obtained the details from the telephone directory whilst on holiday in the IOM.
Dont know if it ties in with anything you already have !
If you want I can scan the postcard in and e-mail it to you.
Regards
SS
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I notice it's been a few years since these postings but I have some information.
I am Lilian Corteen's grandson, Richard.
Lilian is Harry Corteen's daughter. Harry Corteen was married to Margaret Jane SANSBURY.
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_Henry CORTEEN ___
_Harry CORTEEN __________|
| |_Eliza HAMPTON ___
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|--Lilian CORTEEN
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| _Thomas SANSBURY _
|_Margaret Jane SANSBURY _|
|_Jane MOORE ______
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I notice it's been a few years since these postings but I have some information.
I am Lilian Corteen's grandson, Richard.
Lilian is Margaret Jane SANSBURY's daughter. Harry Corteen was married to Margaret Jane SANSBURY.
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_Henry CORTEEN ___
_Harry CORTEEN __________|
| |_Eliza HAMPTON ___
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|--Lilian CORTEEN
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| _Thomas SANSBURY _
|_Margaret Jane SANSBURY _|
|_Jane MOORE ______
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hiya my name is jo sansbury my grandad was called william and was from douglas
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Re jojo - with no dates difficult to help but try http://iomfhs.im look under research and try to find baptism of Wm
Re earlier Sansbury query - Philip Sansbury has a good writeup at http://www.manxnotebook.com/mquart/mq12b88.htm - 2nd s/o of Thomas who was I think son of John 'daddy' Sansbury + jane Crebbin - fairly easy to trace back the Rushen Sansburys
The name Sansbury (samsburie etc is early records) is given by Moore as:
SANSBURY, formerly SAMSBURY. Possibly derived from the village of SAMLESBURY in Lancashire. The SAMSBURYS were owners of Ronaldsway before the Christians.
SAUNESBURY [1511], SANSBERIE [1521], SAMSBURY [1556] SANSBURE [1654], SANSBURY [1657].
The name is much less common than formerly.
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Dear Frances. Hope you might help! I have seen the obit of Philip Sansbury in the Bootle Herald Oct 26 1912 and note that a Mr. and Mrs. Humphries are amongst the floral tribute givers. My interest is in finding a link between the Humphries family ( my mother's side) and a Crebbin who was a master on the IoM ferries about 1945. My mother went to stay for a holiday in Port St. Mary/Port Erin about 1946. She stayed with some relative who had a cafe/tearoom there. Thanks Alan Williams
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in 1968 telephone directory only one Humphrey family - H Humphrey, Laureston, Bay view road Port St Mary - in my database of manx places (derived from various sources) I have Port St Mary, Bay View Road, Laureston Cafe+ restaurant - in my near current tel directory I have its post code as IM9 5AQ but can't find it in classified section (PSM has declined as a tourist resort) -
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Dear Frances. Thanks for your rapid reply and the useful info. I looked in the directory for 1968 in Ancestry and also found E Humphreys, Beachmount, South Prom, Port Erin so there were Humphrey/s in the area then. I haven't been able to find any back in the 1940s except a Humphreys and Ridley with a cafe in Port Soderick in 1950. But I will continue to try and will let you know if I get anything. My mother was Elsie Williams nee Paul. Thanks again Alan Williams
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Hi, i know this topic is a few years old but i would thought i'd reply anyway.
In one of the comments you said R.HSansbury 23Seafield Ave Port St mary.
R.HSansbury was my father. I am David Sansbury and i live on the Isle Of Man, most of the Sansbury's i know live in the south of the island. I have quite a few relations that still go by the name of Sansbury. I used to live in 23 seafield ave as a young boy, i moved over from Fleetwood when i was 5 1967. My mother was orginally a Cranston but now goes by the name of Joan Sansbury.
If you would like anymore information, i will try and get back too you a.s.a.p
David Sansbury
Isle of Man
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Hi everyone, trying to find links on my fathers side of my family. Dad's name was Reginald James Sansbury, his father James Sansbury from the Isle of Man was an engineer on the IOM steamers. James Sansbury married a lady called Mary Jane, unfortunately i don't know my Grandmothers maiden name ...Help!!! My father was born in 1902. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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Just found a snippet for Sansbury in www.old-merseytimes.co.uk which I got from the liverpool section.
In a "lost at sea" obits. is John Sansbury of Rushen IoM master mariner lost off Guernsey 5/1/1867 age 56.
No relation to me. Humphpaul
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Thank you Humphpaul for the info. John Sansbury we think, is the brother of my GG Father Thomas Sansbury. Again many thanks.
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Would be grateful for any info on Elizabeth Sansbury and Rubena her sister. They were the daughters of James Sansbury and Catherine Curphy.
Margaret Dacre nee Sansbury
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To Monasisle
am able to give you info relating to Elizabeth and Rubena Curphey concerning the Sansbury connection going back to Thomas Sansbury and Mary Harrison married in 1699. Also thanks to a descendent have info coming forward. She calls Bena's family the NZ branc
Lilian
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Hi Lillian, any info would be appreciated. Thank you for your reply.
Margaret.
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Sent a reply but can't see it displayed. When it arrives you will see that I suggested that you skipped a generation - not so - my mistake so sorry.
Lilian
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Third time lucky. Obviously doing some thing wrong. Keep it short this time.
Catherine Elizabeth and Robina Sansbury were daughters of James Sansbury and Catherine Burkitt. See 1871 and 1881 census for IOM. Also they had a sister Martha Burkitt who was born in 1874 and died in 1876 and a brother James born in 1867.
Lilian
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Robina married John Henry Cain and a contact on the IOM called them the NZ branch so I think they must have emigrated. No record yet of Elizabeth or James getting married. Doing one-name study of Sansburys on or from the Isle of Man but far from complete and probably never will be!
Lilian
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Hello
I might know the answer to the Humphrey’s / Humphries link , I believe one or maybe more of the Humphries/ Humphrey’s moved/ retired to I O M as he made his money running a butchers shop in Oldham.
I only recently got told this story by my Dad, and I could never understand why some of my family went to I O M.
They were all very friendly and probably used the ferry I fair bit.
Not certain if this helps
Dan Tay
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Just came across the site and entry re Sanabury. Reading through the threads the names I'm reading are familiar to me, i.e Robina who went to NZ, was May Nans Aunt I believe. My Nan ( Amy Sanabury) had a Brother known as Reggie, and sisters Vera and Irene. I recall stories of a link to a family member being something to do with the ferry service, which I see mentioned amongst the threads.
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James Sansbury, I'm guessing, was my G Grandfather.