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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Cheshire => Topic started by: christmassy on Sunday 05 July 09 18:16 BST (UK)
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This is a bit of long shot but here goes anyway.
My mum is a Foy. Her grandad John Owen (known as Odie) Foy came from Galway, was born abt 1863 and I believe had two brothers who went to USA. Odie came to Warrington and married Catherine Costello.
The family stayed in Warrington except for a period in the early 1900s when they lived in Poulton cum Seacombe. I believe it's on the Wirral.
They were in Middle Road, Poulton in 1901 and were back in Warrington by 1911.
My mum remembers going to visit some people in the Wirral in the early 1930s. But her younger brother and sister have no memory of this so the visits must have ceased around the time of the war I suppose.
My query is does anyone have any links to Foys in their tree who might be relatives of my branch, or know of any friendship connections?
Also, John Owen was a labourer at The Seacombe Pressed Brick and Tile Works Ltd on Poulton Road, and left in July 1903. Can anyone tell me about this business?
Any clues or info would be very gratefully received.
Thanks.
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I found a Middle Road in my AZ street directory,there is only one and it isn't in Seacombe
It is situated off the New chester Road Near Bebington
A lot of the original old houses and streets in seacombe Have gone now.
Celia
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Thanks Celia.
Do you think that means there never was a Middle Road in Seacombe? How far away is Bebington? Is it likely to be the same one? You can tell that I do not know the area at all can't you!
Many thanks for the info,
Christmassy
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They were in Middle Road, Poulton in 1901
If the census says that was there address.It must have been there.On the other hand the book just says Middle road wirral,Bebington is in wirral as well ::)
there is only one and it isn't in Seacombe
I must have been tired when i said that :)
Celia
P.S. If the Road had been in Seacombe and still there now it would have (Wall) So as it just says (Wir) it must refere to Bebington. Does anyone know if there was a Middle Road in seacome in 1901
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Fount it in the 1900 Gores Directory
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Hi Celia,
Am I right in thinking that your trade directory wouldn't include a humble labourer called Foy in that road?
Just greedy aren't I?
all the best and thanks,
christmassy
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I cheated finding that ;D I normally use the directories in the library its quicker ;D But i used the on-line one
Think it was part 1 street directory,I have had a look for any Foys but haven't found any yet.I haven't finished looking yet though. Will have a scout round round when i go back to the library.The little picture i put up was just to show you that the road was there.I only did it quick,It says Middle Road,then underneath another road,so that road was i think off Middle road.I will check that tomorrow for.I don't suppose it gave a number on the census did it.If John had his own address yes he would be in the directory.
Celia
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Hi Celia,
They were at 17 Middle Road in 1901 census. Head of family was John Owen Foy and wife was Catherine.
I didn't know there was an online directory. Could you let me have the address and I'll scout around neighbouring streets to see if there are any surnames I recognise who crop up in the family later on.
Whoo, I love a good chase.
Thanks again for your interest and help,
best wishes, Christmassy
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http://www.historicaldirectories.org/hd/findbylocation.asp
Sorry I did copy it befor but forgot to paste it ::)
Celia
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Wonderful. Thanks again, Celia
christmassy
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Hi Again
I cant help with your other queries,but here are a couple more bits befor i go off road ;D
Gores 1900 John V Foy Milk Dealer 33 Hatherley St Seacombe
Thomas Foy 9 Lily Grove Seacombe
1904/5 Year Book Seacombe area of Wallasey
Middle Road Poulton off Ashville Road
17 Middle Road (occupier) William Pink.
Celia
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Hi Celia,
That's brilliant and confirms that they had left in 1904. Thomas Foy may be one of my lot too. I know it's a common name but there are lots of Thomas's in the family. I'll do some work on John V too, you never know!
Many, many thanks, :)
best wishes,
christmassy
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Hi Christmassy,
John Owen Foy was my Great Grandad.
My Grandmother was Annie Foy - Married to Arthur Blease.
I have a copy of a reference from his employer at The Seacombe Pressed Brick and Tile Works Ltd on Poulton road, Seacombe, dated 27th July 1903.
Did you know that he also went under the name of Martin Smith?
He served in the 3rd Battallion Grenadier Guards.
This is all from a hand written note produced by my relation Kitty Taylor who is the Daughter of Catherine Foy (my Grandmothers sister) and Bob Taylor.
There is some useful information on the Foys and Costellos.
I will scan it and send to you if it may be useful to you.
John Blease
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Hi John,
This is Christine. Glad to have attracted you to the posting for the Foys; it was a long time ago and I had forgotten all about it. I'm still trying to track them down and back in various places. I'm still at the same email address if you want to get in touch privately. Hope your researches are going well.
best wishes,
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Hi christmassy and fergusonsfolly,
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Jean