Re: James Wilkinson, b. 1883 in Hyde, Cheshire
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Re: James Wilkinson, b. 1883 in Hyde, Cheshire
Michele Almeida 3/18/03
Michelle-
There were a large number of Wilkinsons living in Padiham , Lancashire .
I had difficulty finding my family on the 1881 census initially , as my Grandmother's written history stated that her Grandfather , George Wilkinson was from Read.
I eventually found them a couple of weeks age when typing in one of their daughter's names . At least three of the people were mentioned in my Grandmother's history . I sent a copy to my Aunt , who is still alive and she also verified a further two names .
Unfortunately , I can't find a marriage for George Wilkinson and his wife Ellenor Butler . I know that Ellenor's family were originally from the Isle of Man, so they may have got married there .
I plan to check the 1851,1861 and 1871 censuses to find out more .
My Grandmother said that George was born on the Huntroyd Estate owned by a Lord Shuttleworth . His father was supposedly the Administrator. I was unable to find the Estate , but did find a Gawthorpe Hall owned by a Sir James Shuttleworth in Padiham on the net.
I am visiting the Family History Centre tomorrow , so will look up George and Ellenor's birth and marriage . It wasn't on the IGI or FreeBMD sites.
All the best with your research . Do e-mail me privately and I will forward you the family tree, I don't feel comfortable posting it.
-Maureen Gill.
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Re: James Wilkinson, b. 1883 in Hyde, Cheshire
Ralph Wilkinson 3/19/03