Re: Burgess Family from Derbyshire - Hollinwood
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Re: Burgess Family from Derbyshire - Hollinwood
Eric Burgess 5/16/07
Hi Eric
According to the autobiography of Joseph Burgess 1853-1934 his grandfather Joseph Burgess son of John came from the same Derbyshire village as the great-grandfather of William Burgess the channel swimmer.Joseph Burgess's autobiography is called "A Potential Poet?" he was the son of Thomas Burgess. Joseph'sg-grandfather John brought his sons to Hollinwood in the early 1800's his youngest son Abednego was born 1812 so it must have been after this date.
A book was written about Joseph Burgess last year it is called Joseph Burgess (1853-1934) and the Founding of the Independent Labour Party written by Kevin McPhillips
Any information regarding which village in Derbyshire they came from or if you know who John's wife was. Thank you
Regards
Marian
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Re: Burgess Family from Derbyshire - Hollinwood
Eric Burgess 5/16/07