Sleight & Hollingsworth Lincolshire, Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire.

[willow154]

Hi again,
Well I think I've got Thomas in 1881 and 1891, living at The Green, Chilwell - and I think that is where he might be in 1911. Might be with an elderly relative - not sure without census info.
However, Stringbean, I am well aware that this is your family and I don't want to take away the thrill of finding out more yourself.

Are you still hoping to track forward to see if any family are still around? I know some info is confidential, but that can be passed on by email or pm.

There's a photo of The Green, at Chilwell, on this site - lots of old photos for you to explore, Stringbean. I grew up in Beeston, Chilwell and Attenborough, so know the area well
http://www.picturethepast.org.uk/

Bye for now,
Paulene
Few surprises for your mum now!

[Stringbean]

Hi Paulene

Beeston, Beeston, Beeston Horray, you are good do you know that, I hope you are proud of your self.
My reply to you was going to be on lilys will she lived at 54 Imperial Rd Beeston.

On Dorothy's borthers marriage certificate says
married Basford 1943 Harry Sleight lived 54 Imperial Rd Beeston
& kathleen may madden lived 87 or 37 City Rd beeston.

Well you have added even more names to our family tree.
take care

Stringbean 

[willow154]

Pleasure, Sringbean - nice to make someone so happy. Reward in itself!
It was Lily's marriage certificate to George I was wondering about - wondered where she was registered as living when she got married.
I bet the house is still there on Imperial Road, Stringbean - you must go and see!
I'm always here if you want me - just send me a pm if you need my help. I know it's tricky when you're starting off.
Paulene

[Stringbean]

Hi Again

Info on marraige certificate
George Sleight lived at 31 Victoria Terrace, Windsor Street Beeston.
lily Hollingsworth lived at 42 Oxford Terrace, Windsor Street Beeston.

I wish i had a car, I would also go and see if I could find any graves.


Look what found on BDM

Deaths Mar 1902
Moore Lewin    aged14    Basford   7b   115   

By for now.

Stringbean

[willow154]

Hi Stringbean,
Thanks for that They lived very close to one another, then.
If (and you still have to look into that, and check it thoroughly) Thomas's parents were Herbert and Ann - then it looks as if Herbert's dad was John (a framework knitter), and his mother was Elizabeth. Herbert was christened at Attenborough Church - 08 Oct 1837 (this isn't on www.familysearch.org - but it looks as if the previous one for his father is).
I had a look to see if either Thomas, or his father were buried at any of the churches near to Beeston. Couldn't see anything for them, but it looks as if John and Elizabeth might be buried at Attenborough. Lovely final resting place - near Attenborough Nature Reserve!
Can't see a burial for Lewin, though.  It looks as if the family were in Beeston in 1902, but where he is is a mystery! Not at Beeston Parish Church - possible it could be the Beeston Cemetery on Wollaton Road, Beeston. I'll check out when that opened for you, Stringbean.
I know a lovely site where there are photos; so if you find they are there then I'll pass it on to you, Stringbean.
Here is one for you, of St. Mary's Church, Attenborough.
www.rootschat.com/links/05o5
Well, it's time I went to bed - catch up with you soon.
Take care,
Paulene
P.S. I don't drive either - not easy is it; but I'm sure you'll find a way, Stringbean!

ADDED: Forgot to say that Attenborough has a station, and it's only about 5 - 8 mins by train to Nottingham - the church is very near to it.

[willow154]

Hi again,
As promised, I've found out about the last burials at Beeston St. John's - it seems that no new burials took place after 1888; only those with existing family graves/tombs. So, my guess is that your family may be at the Beeston Cemetery:
Her are the contact details for you, Stringbean - they are very helpful. Hopefully, if you give them any dates they can give you a grave number, and tell where abouts in the cemetery the grave is.
www.rootschat.com/links/05oo

Also, found this great site about Beeston and it's history - hope you enjoy it, Stringbean. They're still working on it, but it promises to be a brilliant site:
www.rootschat.com/links/05op

Anyway, hope you find this helpful - good luck with your search.
Catch up soon,
Paulene

[Stringbean]

Hi Paulene
Pleased to here about the trains are near by Attenborough church, would like to go one day.

I see you have been busy again, thank you. I am off work Thursday so I'm going to get your information logged down and see if I can find any added information.

You have given me a lot to get my head round and I see you have given me some new names to the tree. Thomas's parents, Herbert and Ann.
also Hebert's dad, John (a framework knitter). There was a programme on tv the other night about factory work and weaving machines. (very good)

Regarding pictures, if you are looking for old pictures of towns, Friths is a good site.

By for now.

Stringbean. 

[Stringbean]

Hi Paulene

Finally got round to adding your names to my tree, I don't know if you are aware that you have added 11 names to my family tree, thank you.

I found the site on Beeston very interesting, some really good photo's and valuable information, I was impressed with the church yard details.
Anyone looking at this thread, If you are interested in Beeston History I can highly recommend you take a look. 
 www.rootschat.com/links/05op

Paulene do you recall where you found the following information from, so I can put on the record of my tree.

Thoma's parents were Herbert and Ann - then it looks as if Hebert's dad was John (a framework knitter), and his mother was Elizabeth. Herbert was christened at Attenborough Church - 08 Oct 1837 (this isn't on www.familysearch.org - but it looks as if the previous one for his father is).


You have spent a lot of time with my tree Paulene but how is yours going. Your picture you have on your site, is this your mum ( she looks very happy). 

Thanks
Stringbean 

[willow154]

Hi Stringbean,

Glad it's all fitting together, and that you found the sites useful. I always find it nice to picture the place where they came from, etc - all adds flesh to the bones, and makes them seem more real

With regard to Herbert - the information is from the parish register. I have a list of Attenborough baptisms.
I can't, for the life of me, though, find his death registration - can you?

My own research is at a complete standstill - I took a day or so off again to try to break down my Adams brickwall, but just can't manage it, however hard I try!
So, helping others is quite therapeutic, hones up your skills, and stops you going round the bend

Yes, it is a lovely pic of my mum - she does look happy there, but sadly spent some troubled years, too. You see, most families, like yours, have their heartaches, as well as their joys. It's the end result that matters, Stringbean

Take care,
Paulene