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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Lancashire => England => Lancashire Lookup Requests => Topic started by: Iddon-Moss on Wednesday 15 July 20 12:55 BST (UK)
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Seeking information on John Hammond in Hoghton, Lancashire. He was the final station master of Hoghton Railway Station on its closure circa 1960.
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Do you have details of where and when he was born?
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61 entries for his name in Lancashire on the 1939 register so you need to give more info about him
Exactly what type of info are you looking for?
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Apologies for the delay in replying. It is thought that this particular John Hammond originated from Liverpool. I'm currently looking for some additional information to share with you.
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Possible full name - John Leslie Hammond from Liverpool. Appears to be the only one with a railway connection. DOB 1910
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Possible marriage to Dorothy Meadows, 1972 Wigan.
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If he was the 1910 birth then he would have been 62 if married in 1972
What is your interest in him? If he is an ancestor you must have more info about him apart from a name & occupation?
When did he die? His death reg will give his age
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He is not a relative. The local Historical Society here is researching Hoghton Station and associated information. We don't have any other information as yet other that previously provided. I'm currently contacting Railway History forums for additional help.
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An potential alternative - John Leslie Hammond, b.1910 Carbrook Sheffield
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Same comments re age on marriage?
There are lot’s of John Hammond’s and lots more with middle names. How long had he been the station master prior to it’s closure?
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Unfortunately I don't have access to 1939 records
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1939 lookups are not allowed here due to copyright issues. There are far too many John Hammond’s to determine the right person without more info.
In 1939 he may not have been the station master or even lived in Hoghton.
Hoghton came under Chorley registration district and there are no deaths for a John Hammond so he may not have continued to live in Hoghton after the station closed
There are only 2 marriages in the Chorley RD and they were 1965 & 1969
www.freebmd.org.uk
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http://memoriesofhoghton.blogspot.com/2011/12/ho-ghton-station-1950-hoghton-station.html
Thomas Windle was a booking clerk at Hoghton according to the above and was a relative of the owner of the blog. Contacting her may yield some info
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He should have been on electoral registers. Was there accommodation with the job or might he have lived outside Hoghton?
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I notice that a request for info was posted on the Chorley Pals Facebook page back in December which doesn't appear to have yielded any results
he has found all the Station Masters at Hoghton from its opening in 1846 but is struggling to find details of the last one. Local newspapers recorded that a John Hammond was there at closure in September 1960, but little else.
From the research already done - what is the last known date for a station master? For example - if it is known that Joe Bloggs was station master until 1950 - then that only leaves 10yrs for a search for Hammond
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We know that John Hammond was Hoghton Stationmaster at its closure in September 1960. Unsure as to when he commenced.
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Please see my reply above
what is the last known date for a station master?
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12 September 1960
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The previous Station Master left in 1958 and he lodged in Mill Hill (Blackburn); the one before him also lived in Blackburn. There used to be a house with the job up to 1951 on The Straits in Hoghton. John Hammond served 1958 to 1960.
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That narrows it considerably but there are no John Hammond deaths in Blackburn between 1960 - 2007
If he only took over in 1958 he may not even have worked for the railways in 1939.
He could have lived in any locality and returned there after 1960. Preston was not that far but there is only one death in Preston and he was William John F Hammond b 1891 meaning he would have been 67 in 1958. The 1939 entry for him does not support a railway connection
The John Leonard Hammond b Liverpool 1910 married and died there in 1995
An potential alternative - John Leslie Hammond, b.1910 Carbrook Sheffield
Births September qtr 1909
HAMMOND John Leslie Sheffield 9c 691
If you have looked at the 1939 register I suspect you have looked at the wrong entry
Births September qtr 1909
HAMMOND John Arthur Wakefield 9c 27
Death March qtr1981 Wakefield John Arthur Hammond aged 71 Born 30 May 1909
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Are there any details online re. the marriage of John L Hammond b Liverpool 1910?
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Yes - www.freebmd.org.uk September qtr 1941
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OK thank you. I'll research this marriage and possible descendants.
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Well after spending much of yesterday looking for John Hammond and his wife Minnie Bake I've hit an impasse. Are the electoral roles for Blackburn and Preston the next step (i don't have access)?
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If he occupied the station house for his 2yr stint as station master ER's will not tell you anything about him apart from his name & that of his wife (if present)
Minnie Hammond b 9.1.1917 died 1992 Liverpool
Liverpool ER's show John L Hammond & Minnie Hammond living @ 40 Carstairs Rd Liverpool in 1950/55/60/65
Online ER's for Lancashire are only available to 1935 so you would have to visit the Records Office to view 1958-1960.
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Thanks Carole. The house that went with the position of Station Master for Hoghton was removed in approx. 1956. John L Hammond's predecessor; 1956 - 1958, had lodgings in Mill Hill, Blackburn. It could be possible that JH took the same house on(?).
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Unless you have an address in Blackburn for the lodgings - you will not be able to search ER's. Also - it's a very short period of 2yrs so he may not be on an ER
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Any access on Ancestry to Railway Staff Records of "British Railways London Midland Region" for the period 1950 onwards.
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1833-1956 but none showing a residence date after 1945 at any of the stations
There are only 35 entries for that name
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Thanks Carole. He's proving to be tricky. Looking now at obituary notices for both John & Minnie in Liverpool Echo etc.
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Does anyone have access to https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk? This site contains railway records are taken from Railway Company Staff magazines which may have information concerning Hoghton Station and John Hammond.
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Why not sign up for a free 2wk trial
www.rootschat.com/links/01q4y
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I second Carole's suggestion.
One isn't supposed to ask for look-ups from subscription sites.