Lithuanians/Polish in Widnes 1890 on

[garstonite]

Regarding the name Wycherely...Garston / Toxteth / Widnes - Billy Fury the singer was christened William Wycherely...just wondering where Wycherely stems from ....and also
Karalius ...an extremely well known name in Widnes ...2 superb rugby league players ....just wondering if this name is Lithuanian /Polish ...
Google Karalius and you will see that there is a lot of info on the 2 brothers who played for Widnes and also a Company still running in Widnes
allan

[Janboo]

Vince Karalius did indeed come from Lithuanian stock (we used to live next door but one).  Kauralius is a very common name in Lithuania - nearly as common as Smith! LOL

[jangeo]

The Wycherley family in my case came from the Hadnal area of Shrewsbury. Up to now the Wycherley's I have traced in  Widnes are descendants of Joseph & Elizabeth Wycherley who arrived around 1880.

The book "Into The Crucible" which is about Widnes in its early days gives a good account of all the nationalities that arrived here  seeking work, well worth a read if you can find a copy

[Janboo]

aelfleda - I knew I had heard the Derencius name before.  One of them was godmother to my great uncle and another (Jacobus) was godfather to someone I think may also be a relative.  So difficult these names - phonetically English and the priest writes them in Latin too!

[Janboo]

jangeo - I have been trying to beg, borrow or steal 'Into the Crucible' for a long time now.  I even contacted the author but no luck.
Thanks for the Ant Volinski - but he was a bit early for mine.  My Anthony was born 1905.  Also they seemed to insist on using the name Williams on everything except birth and baptism certificates. Just to make my search even harder!  LOL
Janice