Cheshire Surname Research

[jennyhenry]

I have a family who were living in Stockport from 1881 onwards, they were all born in Norwich, can anybody find them ( except in 1901 which I have) I wonder if any of the children married or died there.

This is the 1881 census when they were living in Heap and Bury Lancashire

Elizabeth Brooks  W  55  Norwich
Ellen Jemima  U 34 Seamstress  Norwich
John Robert U 31  Commercial traveller (Brushes)Norwich
Clara Eve  24  U  Cotton Winder Norwich
Sara Jane  U 22  Cotton Winder Norwich
Catherine Rachel  U 18 Cotton Weaver  Norwich

[peterbennett]

Hi Jenny

             Can you show the full details of the family in 1901 it is easier to work backwards to find them in 1891.

peterbennett

[jennyhenry]

All I have is these taken of the bmd site, don't know if they are living together as have not paid to look at transcripts

1901 census Stockport Cheshire

Elizabeth (head)
Ellen 48 Dressmaker
Sarah 36 Sewing machinist
Clara 38 Winder cotton mill


George 51 Warper at cotton mill

Many thanks

[peterbennett]

Hi Jenny

             Here are some details for your family between 1881 and 1901.

            From the http://www.cheshirebmd.org.uk/ Catherine Brooks married a Mark Davenport in Stockport 1890, below is their 1891 census details

RG12-2803-F14   151 Newbridge Lane Stockport

Mark Davenport head 26 greengrocer born Manchester
Catherine          wife 26 weaver Norwich
Frank                  son 10 months Stockport

The rest of the family in 1891 (except for John, sorry cant find him) is shown below

RG12-2803-F16  63 Newbridge Lane Stockport

Elizabeth Brookes head wid 63 Norfolk Mouche
Ellen                     daug unwed 43 dress maker
Clara                    daug unwed 32 cotton hand
Jane                     daug unwed 30 ~

The 1901 shows them living at 133 Newbridge Lane Stockport RG13-3297-F10

As for George he is shown in 1891 as below

RG12-2803-F109  6 George Street Stockport

George H Brooks head 39 cotton warper Norwich
Ann                      wife 39 cott weaver Haywood Lancs
John H                  son 14 lab Castleton Lancs
Sidney                         12 scholar Castleton
Mary J Renshaw m/in/law wid 69 Bolton
Alice Renshaw boarder unwed 37 cott weaver Haywood

In 1901 just George and Ann are living at 113 Newbridge Lane Stockport RG13-3297-F10

Hope this helps

peterbennett

[Manchester Rambler]

Hi Jenny,

John Robert was already married in 1881 (I checked the image), and must just have been visiting his rellies up north - the rest of his family is listed back at home in Norwich:

RG11/1951-Folio 74 - Pg 12    17 Distillery St, Norwich

Kate Brooks  Wife  26  Commercial Traveller's Wife  b. Norwich
Mabel E Brooks  Dau  3  b. Norwich
Leonard G Brooks  Son  1  b. Norwich
Gertrude Tilley  Sis-in-law  U  23  Umbrella Maker's Assistant  b. Norwich

Here's the family all together in 1891:

RG12/1530 - Folio 49 - Pg 12   32 Distillery St, Norwich

John R Brooks  Head  41  Merchant Clerk  b. Norwich
Kate Brooks  Wife  36  b. Norwich
Mabel E Brooks  Dau  13  b. Norwich
Leonard G Brooks  Son  11  b. Norwich
Percy J Brooks  Son  9  b. Norwich
Florence M Brooks  Dau  7  b. Norwich
Hilda G Brooks  Dau  4  b. Norwich
Harold A Brooks  Son  2  b. Norwich

And in 1901:

RG13/1844 - Folio 24 - Pg 4    86 Dereham Rd, Norwich

John R Brooks  Head  51  Brush Factory Manager  b. Norwich
Kate Brooks  Wife  46  b. Norwich
Mabel E Brooks  Dau  23  Board School Assistant  b. Norwich
Percy J Brooks  Son  19   Watch Maker [...]  b. Norwich
Florence M Brooks  Dau  17  Board School Pupil Teacher  b. Norwich
Hilda G Brooks  Dau  14  Milliner's Apprentice  b. Norwich 
Harold A Brooks  Son 12  b. Norwich
Geoffrey P Brooks  Son  7  b. Norwich

In 1901, Leonard George Brooks is listed at the Royal Artillery Barracks, Green Hill Schools, Repository, Gun Park and Observatory.

Rambler

[jan44]

 

Hi,

I am researching the Clarke surname.

I have found my relatives on the 1841 and 1851 census for Chester.

on (1841)  H017-130-15 page 7 Crane Bank Holy Trinity

James Clarke 45 Lock Keeper (born in county)
Mary  20
Sarah 20
Edward 10
William 4
Thomas 2

1851 H017-2172-f 344 Old Crane Street Holy Trinity

James C Clarke head age 57 Lock keeper born Welch Hampton
Martha (wife) age 49 born Overton Flintshire
Timothy 16  Sailor  Chester
William 14 Errand boy  Chester
Thomas 12                    Chester

If anyone can help with any further details of these entries I would be so grateful.

Thanks

Jan

[peterbennett]

Hi All

         Please note because of problems of overlapping topics and replies this rather lengthy thread is now being locked.

         Any requests should be placed on either the Cheshire County board or the Lookup board at the links below.


 http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/board,6.0.html

 http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/board,205.0.html

               Many thanks for your cooperation

peterbennett