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Canada / Re: Smalley Family
« on: Monday 07 February 11 11:21 GMT (UK)  »
That's interesting as there is a pub in Blackburn called Ol' Mother Redcap it is situated on the main road between Blackburn and Accrington just past an area called Intack.  I was waiting for a reply about sending the family tree, but I will just send them.
Thanks for the new information.
Take care.
Gill

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Canada / Re: Smalley Family
« on: Thursday 30 December 10 19:24 GMT (UK)  »
I would love to think it is true.  My Grandmother, Joseph's duaghter never spoke of her family apart from to say that we should be very proud to be a member of it.  She only spoke of being May Queen of Blackburn and having London designers make her dresses and top photographers to take the photos.  Unitl 14 years ago I had a solid gold brooch which was presented to her in 1921 when she was Temperance Queen in the May Day celeberations, it was engraved on the back with her name and on the front was inscribed with Blackburn Band of Hope League.  It was a pretty thing that I wore on several occasions, but burglers took it during one of 2 break ins.  I still have the official photo and newspaper article.  My Grandma was certainly one on her own!

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Canada / Re: Smalley Family
« on: Thursday 09 December 10 11:30 GMT (UK)  »
Wow! Fantastic picture!  Thanks very much.  Riley was married to Isabella Eccles b.28/03/1849 Blackburn d.23/02/1928 7 Infirmary Rd Blackburn.
Clara Critchley was Riley's son Thomas's wife 1878 - 1950
I forgot to add my email - it's gkjeffrey@ntlworld.com
Thanks again
Gill

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Canada / Re: Smalley Family
« on: Tuesday 07 December 10 16:28 GMT (UK)  »
thanks Polarbear

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Canada / Re: Smalley Family
« on: Tuesday 07 December 10 12:09 GMT (UK)  »
That would be wonderful.  Can we put our email addresses on this wall do you know?  It may be easier to send it through that way.
Do you know much about your Critchley descendants?  We have some information as Clara's father David was such a prominent figure within the Temperance movement in Blackburn, a very respected gentleman.
Take care. 

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Canada / Re: Smalley Family
« on: Monday 06 December 10 14:26 GMT (UK)  »
Sorry for the long delay.
Yes James Smalley was the well-known mesmerist, he must have done pretty well for himself as he bought burial plots for each of his children, all in a row, in Blackburn Cemetry off Whalley New Road.  I think we are near the end of doing just that, the marriages and births of Smalley descendants after 1930 are more an educated guess than knowledge, but some certificates have been bought and searching the local press for obituaries and marriage reports have confirmed some.  Our main problem is going backwards from James's parents.
You had asked where the Riley had started, James's sister Alice had married a Riley Cunliffe in 1834.
You mentioned your grandfather was Thomas, do you mind saying who your father was?
If you would like a copy of our research once we have finished, then we will gladly post it to you.  Take care. Gill

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Canada / Re: Smalley Family
« on: Thursday 18 November 10 17:15 GMT (UK)  »
I'm the great great- granddaughter of Riley.  My Grandmother was Cissie Smalley daughter of Joseph son of Riley.  She married James Birtwistle who was a chemist in Blackburn before retiring to Cleveleys in the late 60's early 70's.  They had one son Gordon who was also a chemist, both James and Gordon died in 1980 and Cissie died in 1989.  I live in Oswaldtwistle now which is strange as that was where Riley's father was born.  Still trying to find out who James's parents were, from the actual records I have looked through I can only guess and not without any doubt.  Are you trying to research the family too, as I can let you have as much information as I have managed to detect.
Riley's brother, James was a baptist minister and several of his sons went to Canada.  William Cameron became the Secretary of the Baptist Union in Manitoba he was also an author, I have managed to track down one of his books.  Will send another message time flies by and i need to sort my son out before he goes football training.

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Canada / Re: Smalley Family
« on: Friday 07 May 10 21:53 BST (UK)  »
Unfortunately I haven't managed to go back further than James b 1810 at the moment.  I will probably have to go and look at the records in person as not all are available on line.  If I find anything to link us I shall get back to you, the information you quoted was very interesting.
Thanks for getting in touch.
Gill

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Canada / Re: Smalley Family
« on: Monday 03 May 10 14:19 BST (UK)  »
Wow!
Thanks everyone, this is fantastic!
My great-grandfather Joseph Riley Smalley was a cousin of William Cameron & Thomas Riley (brothers) and Riley Smalley.  William Cameron and Thomas Riley's sister also went to Canada marrying Arthur Oldring who was killed in WW1, I have they had 9 children.
I have information on most lines from their grandfather James Smalley (1810 - 1878) and wife Alice Holden (1811 -1893).  I am struggling to find James's parents as there were 2 John & Betty Smalley's having children christened at Church Kirk, Church, Accrington, Lancashire during the same period.
I live in the Accrington area and researching my father's side with my Mum.  My grandparents never spoke of either of their families.  My Mum does the double checking of my reasearch obtaining certificates etc. so give us a couple of weeks and I should have all my information back - hopefully confirmed.
Thanks again - if anyone would be interested in seeing the information once we are satisfied it is correct or has extra information you are willing to share, please get in touch.
Gill

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