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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Cheshire Lookup Requests => Cheshire => England => Cheshire Completed Lookup Requests => Topic started by: jennean on Wednesday 11 July 07 10:18 BST (UK)
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Would someone be able to lookup the following for me please.
I am not entirely sure whether this should be in Cheshire or Derbyshire.
I believe the district to be Macclesfield.
Martha Kershaw born 1821. She died 6 Sep. 1853 aged 32...Macclesfield.
Sorry this is all I have.
thanking you
Jennean
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There is a Martha Kershaw born c1816 living in Newton Cheshire the daughter of Ann (widow).
There is a Martha Kershaw born 1821 living in Glossop Derbyshire with mother Mary c1780 and sister Hannah c1806. Regards RANDH.
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The Glossop lass was the closest one I found with the exact spelling - details
HO107/2152 97/5 Derbyshire Glossop
Rosegreen;Rose Hill
Mary Kershaw head widow 71 Independent life interest in Mill & Land Derbyshire Chapel en le Frish
Hannah do daur U 45 Derbyshire Glossop
Martha do daur U 30 do do
Would Hannah or Mary be the informant on your death certificate?
There may be a submitted entry for her on the IGI
Trish
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thanks randh and trish, that's great.
I appreciate your time.
Regards,'
Jennean
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Hi
Is Kershaw her married name ? Do you know the death informant from the death certificate ?
peterbennett
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Both Martha Kershaws mentioned above are on IGI. The Glossop one was born 1 aug 1820 and baptised 7 sept parents John Kershaw and Nanny. The Cheshire one was born in Mottram in longdendale 1816 parents William Kershaw and Mary. Regards RANDH.