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Hi My name is Val, I did the post above in response to John asking about Elizabeth Mellars but haven't heard anything since (but his post was 2006!)  I don't recognise the names you mention But my Great  Grandmother was born Elizabeth Kirkby and yes she was from Harthill.   My Mum died last year at 105 - she was Mary Locking (nee Battersby). Her Mum was Henrietta Battersby (nee Mellars) and her Mum was Elizabeth Mellars (nee Kirkby).   I was brought up at Aston and I remember the Kirkby coaches just a few miles up the road at Anston and my Mum saying we were related to them.   This was as far back as the 1950s.  I also remember my Mum mentioning Anne Kirkby who would be her Gt. Aunt. I am not at home at the moment so don't have exact dates with me but  Elizabeth Mellars (Kirkby) was born 1839 and I think died at about 90 yrs of age.   She is buried in Aston Cemetery.   I will also check as I believe I have a photo of her Mother ("Granny Kirkby" - who would be my Mums Gt. Grandmother).   Hope this is of interest.  Kind wishes Val.   P.s. I am new to this as well!!!

Hi John, Are you still looking for information about Elizabeth Mellars (nee Kirkby)?    Hope to hear from you. Val Edwards