McClellan, McClallen, McLellan. McClanon, McLeonard

[andrewalston]

Brushmaking is an interesting occupation, as it had what was in effect an illegal trade union.

Have a look at the website for the Society of Brushmakers' Descendants, which explains how people in the trade travelled around the country.

One of my lot from Liverpool unexpectedly turned up in Exeter in 1841. Now I know why!

[bertyoung]

Thank you all for your help, I have ordered the birth cert for a Thomas Mcclannon born 1851 as I think that might be my man and should give parentage clues.

[bertyoung]

Birth certificate received.
Thomas McClannon born 4 October 1851 -  19 Pilling Street Manchester

Mother Mary Ann McClannon formally Nowlan

Father Daniel McClannon -  weaver.

I am thinking  they got married between the census and October or did they? what are the chances of them never having married as I cannot find a marriage entry at all?

more head scratching needed me thinks.

[heatherjulie]

hi
Possible?

1866 at Manchester Cathedral
Mary A Nolan and Daniel McLenon

Heather

[heatherjulie]

Name:   Daniel Mc Lenon   
Spouse's Name:   Mary Ann Nolan   
Event Date:   29 Oct 1866
Event Place:   Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire, England   

[bertyoung]

Thank you, that's interesting.
 I have not come across people 'lying' about being married before, I wonder why this might have happened? especially as Daniel died 2 years later in 1868.

[heywood]

Just catching up here.

The marriage Heather found:

Daniel McLenon 42 yrs Bachelor, Weaver father James McLenon, weaver
Mary Ann Nolan 38 yrs Spinster , father Thomas Nolan, Labourer
Both living at Thompson Street

Witnesses  ? Butler and Mary Kelly

[bertyoung]

Wow thank you, that fits with ages and occupations. I wonder why they waited so long. The mystery continues.