Re: Rochford Research
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Re: Rochford Research
5/30/01
Hi Michael:My ancestor John Rochford (Rotchford & Ratchford) came to Yorkshire, England from Knockmore, Mayo, Ireland in the late 1840s or early 1850s. He married Catherine Doran Jan.10, 1858 in Tadcaster, Yorkshire, England. Their first child was Michael, then Mary, John,and
Patrick Joseph--all born in England.Their marriage license listed John as John Rotchford. They moved to Leavenworth kansas where they were listed as Ratchford.In leavenworth, they were coal miners.Is the Jet black hair from your dad of Yorkshire? Mine are also catholics.There may be a connection here.Also found a Michael Rochford in Tadcaster in the 1861 Tadcaster census.