More and more info is being added to the web - it's fantastic. However, going forward from the web material is VERY difficult. I'm trying to locate any living relatives of this family and I'm having lots of trouble. This is the info I've collected so far:
1881 Census
Dwelling 1 The Grove Halliwell Lane
Census Place Cheetham, Lancashire, England
George PROCKTER Head W Male 68 Rochdale, Cotton Broker
Elizabeth H. PROCKTER Daur In Law W F 50 Crumpsall
(nee: Mayor, widow of Thomas Grimshaw)
George Harold Son (Grand) Male 12 Manchester
Frederick Malcolm Son (Grand) Male 9 Manchester
Neither Frederick or George are on the 1891 or 1901, that I can see. They both spent time at sea and I'm assuming that's where they were.
Frederick Malcolm, AMIMechE, mechanical engineer was living at 45 Seymour Grove, Old Trafford in 1920. In the 1929 Directory, only Mrs Sarah Ann Prockter is living at that address. Frederick was still living... somewhere as he was still in bankruptcy in 1933.
George Harold went on to have a very colourful career in the RNR and later with Cunard Shipping as Chief Engineer. The last address that I have for him is 25 or 29 Barrett Rd, Birkdale in the early 20s. He was married to Pauline C. Prockter (formerly McEvoy - her mother lives in Elizabeth, New York, USA and she was USA born). I don't have any info on children.
If anyone is tracing this line and/or can offer any assistance or advice, I would welcome your input.
Regards,
Karen
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
