Okell's Buildings Macclesfield

[cheshiremog]

Thanks NickT - all very interesting. I can't see any direct connection here as we are talking another generation as my Thomas Taylor was not born till 1821 and saying his father is Henry Wardle. Very odd indeed but certainly worth bearing in mind - thanks

[carol8353]

Thomas Taylor baptised at The Parochial Chapelry of Macclesfield  on 21 Jan 1821.
Mother Hannah Taylor spinster.

Mog,did you know when Henry Wardle married Susannah Hobson on 13 Jun 1822 they had 6 witnesses. Sounds like they were all keen to make sure that he did in fact go through with it!
I've seen 3 before but never 6 

[frankray]

As an example I have an Okell name and asked the same question "why Okell" street
There is an Okell Street in Runcorn close to the railway station - Victorian terrace houses and close enough to the railway to have been originally built on farmland.  Many Okells' were Cheshire farmers; one may be minded to think an Okell was on the land before the Railway purchase and the Runcorn Street Okell was named in their honour.  Your Okell Buildings question runs along similar lines

I should try tapping in Tithe Maps Cheshire Okell and area of your interest.  There are many sites to search through.  Good Luck.    Ray.