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Title: Ellen Hickam born about 1798.
Post by: bertram on Friday 04 January 08 19:21 GMT (UK)
Hi , Looking for info re. Ellen Hickam family. She married Aleaxander Bentham 1820 Wigan and any details of Alexanders parents he was born Croston Chorley area.

                                                   Bertram.
Title: Re: Ellen Hickam born about 1798.
Post by: CaroleW on Friday 04 January 08 21:25 GMT (UK)
Was Ellen born in Wigan or elsewhere?
Title: Re: Ellen Hickam born about 1798.
Post by: bertram on Friday 04 January 08 21:42 GMT (UK)
Hi , In the Wigan area.

                                           Bertram.
Title: Re: Ellen Hickam born about 1798.
Post by: CaroleW on Friday 04 January 08 22:02 GMT (UK)
This is a reply dated 13.12.07 from one of your previous Bentham posts.   
 
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1851 census wrightington wigan lancashire
 
alexander bentham age 51 weaver born chorley
ellen bentham age 53 b. mawdesley
mary bentham age 21 b. mawdesley
richard bentham age 15 b. mawdesley
ellen bentham age 11 b. mawdesley
william bentham age 10 months grandson b. wrightington

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Title: Re: Ellen Hickam born about 1798.
Post by: bertram on Saturday 05 January 08 18:06 GMT (UK)
Hi Carole W, Yes I have that information I am now looking for Ellen and Alexanders Parents. I visited the Preston records office without making any progress.

                                               Bertram.   Peter.
Title: Re: Ellen Hickam born about 1798.
Post by: mosiefish on Thursday 31 January 08 17:26 GMT (UK)
Hi,

The 1861 census says Alexander was born Parbold.  So it may be worth checking out the Parish registers there.

Regards,
Mo
Title: Re: Ellen Hickam born about 1798.
Post by: bertram on Friday 01 February 08 15:46 GMT (UK)
Hi Mosiefish,                Thanks.

                                 Bertram.