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Cheshire Completed Lookup Requests / Re: Haslington burial 1772
« on: Tuesday 20 March 12 19:57 GMT (UK) »
Thanks for all your help Jim. I'll get in touch with the other rootschat member and swap notes.
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Cheshire Completed Lookup Requests / Re: Haslington burial 1772
« on: Saturday 17 March 12 21:52 GMT (UK) »
I've looked into James Helsby previously; but he goes on to marry and have children in Stoke and so can't be my ancestor.
I believe Elsby to be derived from Helsby with the odd Welsby in there too!
The problem that I have with James Whelsby 1771 is that his birth year doesn't match with my ancestors age at death. Also I have the will of this James' father from 1816 but although it mentions other children it does not mention James. However if there isn't a death for James then it could be that they became estranged?
I believe Elsby to be derived from Helsby with the odd Welsby in there too!
The problem that I have with James Whelsby 1771 is that his birth year doesn't match with my ancestors age at death. Also I have the will of this James' father from 1816 but although it mentions other children it does not mention James. However if there isn't a death for James then it could be that they became estranged?
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Cheshire Completed Lookup Requests / Re: Haslington burial 1772
« on: Saturday 17 March 12 19:04 GMT (UK) »
Thanks for the speedy reply Jim.
That's the answer I was hoping for. I believe him to be the grandfather of the baby christened in the previous year.
Thanks again
Elsby
That's the answer I was hoping for. I believe him to be the grandfather of the baby christened in the previous year.
Thanks again
Elsby
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Cheshire Completed Lookup Requests / Haslington burial 1772- Completed
« on: Saturday 17 March 12 18:07 GMT (UK) »
Hi everyone,
I'm trying to find out whether the James Welsby buried in 1772 was an infant or an old man. The familysearch website just lists him as a male. Does anyone know how I can find this out or does anyone visit Haslington and could maybe see if a grave exists?
Also does anyone know if there are any gaps on family search for baptisms in the 1760's? I've been trying to locate the baptism of my ancestor James Elsby for years without success. His death certificate says he should be born in 1763 but I'm now thinking his age could be wrong and he could possibly be the James Whelsby born in Haslington in 1771.
Thanks
Elsby
I'm trying to find out whether the James Welsby buried in 1772 was an infant or an old man. The familysearch website just lists him as a male. Does anyone know how I can find this out or does anyone visit Haslington and could maybe see if a grave exists?
Also does anyone know if there are any gaps on family search for baptisms in the 1760's? I've been trying to locate the baptism of my ancestor James Elsby for years without success. His death certificate says he should be born in 1763 but I'm now thinking his age could be wrong and he could possibly be the James Whelsby born in Haslington in 1771.
Thanks
Elsby
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Cheshire / Re: Cawley/Elsby families Sandbach Cheshire
« on: Tuesday 28 December 10 15:27 GMT (UK) »
Hi Lynn,
I've just come across your post. I have Jessie Elsby (b 1871) daughter of John Elsby and Sarah Swain in my family tree. I've traced the Elsby line back to 1763 so far and would be happy to swap info. Also from what you've written I'd say we are 5th cousins once removed!
I've just come across your post. I have Jessie Elsby (b 1871) daughter of John Elsby and Sarah Swain in my family tree. I've traced the Elsby line back to 1763 so far and would be happy to swap info. Also from what you've written I'd say we are 5th cousins once removed!
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Cheshire Lookup Requests / Re: Baptism request Sandbach/Astbury 1763
« on: Tuesday 05 January 10 20:37 GMT (UK) »
Thanks for that. Manchester is much better for me. 
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Cheshire Lookup Requests / Re: Baptism request Sandbach/Astbury 1763
« on: Monday 04 January 10 14:11 GMT (UK) »
Hi Ladyhawk,
Thanks for your help but I'm afraid it's the wrong generation. All of the children mentioned except the 2nd one are the children of the James Elsby I'm looking for. He married Martha Dale in 1794 in Sandbach. I managed to get hold of his death certificate from 1840 with him aged 77, so he would have been baptised around 1763/64.
I've struggled to find any details for him so far. Do you know of any ways to access Sandbach records without actually going to Chester?
Thanks again for your help.
Thanks for your help but I'm afraid it's the wrong generation. All of the children mentioned except the 2nd one are the children of the James Elsby I'm looking for. He married Martha Dale in 1794 in Sandbach. I managed to get hold of his death certificate from 1840 with him aged 77, so he would have been baptised around 1763/64.
I've struggled to find any details for him so far. Do you know of any ways to access Sandbach records without actually going to Chester?
Thanks again for your help.
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Cheshire / Re: Cheshire Parish Register Project
« on: Monday 14 December 09 13:34 GMT (UK) »I agree. it's a huge project, and great to use.
I doubt very much whether there would be any funding available to do a similar project in Lancashire though. More's the pity.
Carolyn
Hi,
I've been using the following website for Lancashire. I used to be able to search the entire county but for some reason I can now only search an individual parish. Still a good tool though. http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/indexp.html
Gaz
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Cheshire Lookup Requests / Baptism request Sandbach/Astbury 1763
« on: Friday 11 December 09 20:39 GMT (UK) »
Hi,
Can anyone find the baptism of James Elsby circa 1763 and possibly siblings?He married and baptised his own children at Sanbach so was probably born in or near the parish.
As usual with my family there are no IGI records!
Thanks
Can anyone find the baptism of James Elsby circa 1763 and possibly siblings?He married and baptised his own children at Sanbach so was probably born in or near the parish.
As usual with my family there are no IGI records!
Thanks