January 2012
Genealogy has become very popular in recent years. There are several families living in Poulton who are able to trace their roots back through many generations. Many records for Poulton are to be found in the Lancashire Record Office in Preston.
If you are starting to trace your family history it is useful to join a Family History Society. Family Tree Magazine has a useful website.
If you are researching families in POULTON, THORNTON, FLEETWOOD, BLACKPOOL and the surrounding area you might like to email brief details of the name/s to add to the list below: please email mc.storey@virgin.net
CAN YOU HELP? The following family historians would be pleased to make contact with anyone having similar interests. We have replied to each of the queries but there may be people who have more information which would help. New names are added regularly
NEW !
EAVES FAMILY: HARDHORN, POULTON, THORNTON, SKIPPOOL, 18-
Looking for any information
concerning the Eaves family, especially the whereabouts of their farm at Hardhorn
1735-
site now occupied by Wyre
Hotel 1800-
Please contact: David Eaves, email at
HEATON
After many hundreds of years with my family living around Bolton, for some unexplained reason many of them suddenly relocated to Poulton le Fylde between the years of 1909 and 1920. The 1911 census shows these 3 brothers (all farmers) and 1 sister, all unmarried living at Norcross Lane Carleton Poulton Le Fylde. Their names are Roger Albert Heaton (30), Roland Heaton (43), Robert Heaton (39) and Ada Jane Heaton (28). The fact that these older adults were all single (and never did marry) is unusual in itself but is probably another story. Does anyone have any idea what might draw them to Poulton Le Fylde during this time period? Are there any directories available that might help either pinpoint the dates, or otherwise explain their activities? Any help would be much appreciated!
Robert Heaton, Alberta, Canada rjheaton@shaw.ca
SALISBURY
I am at present researching my husband's family tree and have found that although his maternal grandfather was born in Wrexham, his great, great grandfather was born in Poulton le Fylde on 26th November 1775. His name was John Salisbury and he was the son of James Salisbury. I do not have his mother's name.
I wonder if you might have any additional information about this family and whether the surname "Salisbury" is still to be found in your town. My husband and I live in Prestatyn, North Wales and I would be very grateful for any information you could give me. Glenys Sturgess gsturgess@madasafish.com
FEWELL
I have just been reading the historical society notes. My brief details are : Paul Bernard Fewell, formerly of 38 Moorfield Ave ,Carleton & 6 Fleetwood Rd South Carleton. I was b. 1946. I lived mainly at the first address until moving to the second address in the '60's. I was educated at Sacred Heart primary school Blackpool, Holy Family primary school North Shore,& St John Vianney Marton.
I went to Palatine Road School of Art for approx 12 months. I then joined the police force in the old West Riding, Yorks.
My connections with Blackpool, Carleton, Poulton and district span a time period
of from 1946 right up until 1988. my mother and father lived in Carleton from 1938
to approx 1988. I still have connections with the area insomuch that I have a cousin
living in Kirkham. I always enjoy to go back, and I have fond memories of Carleton
and Poulton. Does any one out there remember me? I have three brothers, Peter,
Anthony and Michael. Michael is one year older than me, and Peter & Anthony are
pre-
Thank you. I hope this will generate some familiar names, and then I could maybe develop the issue further by renewing my connection with the area geographically etc.
Paul Fewell of Sunningdale, Royal Berkshire. paul.fewell@hotmail.co.uk
FENTON
I am researching the Fenton family. the earlist I can get back is to my 4x grt
grandfather William Fenton born 1793 and baptised at St Chads Poulton He married
a Ann Sharples in 1819 also at St Chads. William’s father was a John Fenton
but all it says for his mother is her first name Dolly William and Ann used to live
in Occupation Row and then went to live in Thornton and had 8 children. Any information
on the Fenton Family would be appreciated could you tell me how I would go about
finding a inquest report ? On researching the Fentons my 4x Grt Grandfather had
8 children and quite a few died but 2 of them -
William Fenton -
Buried by: R W Russell Register: Burials 1841 -
I wondered how I could find any more information on this ?
Thanks for taking the time to reply. your website is really interesting Jacky in Cumbria hmsavage@btinternet.com
LAWRENSON
My ancestors Thomas Lawrenson and Anne Miller were married in Poulton-
I'd like to find a record of Thomas and Anne's marriage, probably at St Chad's, so any help would be appreciated because I have had no luck doing this on the Internet (after 1837 would be easy). Also would like to hear from relatives.
Bob Blakey Calgary, Alberta, Canada bobblakey@shaw.ca
DRINKWATER
Hello,
I reside in Canada and found this site by accident and was wondering if anyone can
tell me about the name Drinkwater (Samuel) Married at St. Chad's Church June 13 1816
to a Peggy Betcher. The witnesses were Richard Jackson and Alice Bleasath ? Sam Born
1787 in Lancashire burried 14 of June 1849 in Howes side Marton. Peggy born 1794/1795
died Febuary 1 1875/1876 burried at Marton Parish Church. Trying to locate Sam's
birth place if anyone have information please e-
lancashire.lass@rogers.com Many Thanks Jeannie Webb
WOLSTENHOME
Hello Christine,
I am looking for any family connections or information to the name Wolstenholme. They came from Heywood, Blackpool and Fylde areas My ggg grandfather James Wolstenholme was born to Richard and possibly Alice in 1836. He married Mary Evans in August 3, 1857. They had 8 children:
John Will born 1861 Heap, died 1908 Fylde
Harriet born 1864 Mary Ann born 1866 Heap Robert born 1871 Heap James born 1874 Heap
Elizabeth born 1877 Heap Ann born 1879 Heap Walter born 1880 Heap
John Will married Alice Litton in Oct. 1882 in Bury. After her death in 1893, he married her sister Margret at Christ Church in Blackpool in 1894. John and Alice had at least 2 children, my great grandfather, John Litton Wolstenholme and Alice Litton Wolstenholme.
I can trace John Litton's family for the most part but Alice Litton, all I know is
she married a Smethurst. Alice Lawton Wolstenholme, daughter of John Litton, died
Nov. 12, 1909 and is buried with a Smethurst in Layton Cemetery in Blackpool, plot
# CEK-
I can provide more information if needed. Just want to find out anything I can about the families. I have been researching this for about 3 years and have trouble as there were many families in the area with that surname and almost all of them worked in the cotton industry. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Nancy thenance333@rogers.com
SMITH BEESLEY
Hi I've just been looking at your website and have been prompted to write about some of my ancestors in the Fleetwood area. Unfortunately with the name SMITH tracing is not always easy. The first person I am interested in is ROBERT SMITH born in Fleetwood circa 1855 (1901 census has him aged 46 and resident at Bridge Hall Farm, Lytham). I would like to know about his parents and family. Family tradition says his father was a sea captain.
The second person is his second wife MARGARET BEESLEY from Skipool (1901 census has her aged 28 born in Singleton) born about 1873. They married in 1908.
I would also like to know more about one of her five brothers James (JJ) Beesley who was a mayor of Fleetwood and at one time owned the Euston Hotel.
Here's hoping. Bob Smith bsmithcouk@btinternet.com
CARTER
I have traced my family back to my GG Grand father Robert CARTER who was a Master Butcher in Market Place P le F .
I am curious to see if anyone has info. on who his parents were . He married as a widower, Mary Bamber in St Chads Church .
The other Family names I’d like more info on are GG Grandfather Thomas Moulding and his wife Frances Holden. Has anyone looking for the same people
Mary McDermott
mary.mcdermott@btinternet.com
WHITESIDE
I am a researcher from the USA and a Whiteside researcher named Don Whiteside (he passed away in the early 90s) left some cryptic references in his research:
Arminella Whiteside c 1699 Malone, Co Antrim, IRE d 1782 KY, m.: William Ross desc
of Lawrence (c1635-
I'm hoping someone may have run across information about either of these two. I have no idea what is meant by "connects back to Poulton Le Fylde" but I assume that one of the two had family that came from there. This husband and wife are both brick walls in my research.
Thanks for any help. robross@mchsi.com
BAMBER
I am researching the BAMBERS of Poulton especially Hugh b. about 1830 and his father Thomas b. about 1811. Hugh married Mary Little in 1898 at West Derby, Liverpool. One of their two daughters was Elizabeth who married Jack Braddock in 1922 and went on to become the celebrated Liverpool MP. Any information about Hugh or Thomas would be very welcome.
Michael Jones spikemj@blueyonder.co.uk
BUTLER
I have been researching the BUTLER families at Poulton-
I have taken her BUTLER family back to Thomas BUTLER (born 1776 Thornton) and his wife Alice HULL who marr
18 Sept 1796 at Poulton-
My grandmother's great-
Thankyou for your help Marian Young Canberra, Australia youngm@iimetro.com.au
Dear Christine
I paid a visit to Poulton on the 3rd March to see the crocus. I think that it was the first time I've been to Poulton and it was a beautiful day. What a lovely place. Went into the church and found a plaque and list of church wardens relating to the Parkinson Family!
Then went into the Corn Mill Cafe and on looking on the back of the menu " a little bit of local history" relating to the Parkinsons who had owned the old mill. Hazel gave me a copy of the menu!
Could you let me have the name and address of the Local History Society?
Many thanks SHEILA
WALSH CARDWELL
I have been doing some genealogical research on the Walsh and Cardwell families in Marton
I was wondering if your society has/knows anything interesting relating to the genealogy of these families or if anyone else has done research here. My interest comes from my grandfather John Cardwell Walsh who was the son of Thomas Walsh and Jennet Walsh (nee Cardwell), John Cardwell Walsh was born in 1884 and in the 1891 census lived at Willowbank Farm, Common Lane, Marton.His parents, Thomas and Jennet Walsh, had six children. Thomas died age 33 in 1894 and Jennet in 1895, the six children were split up and went to live with relatives in the Cardwell family. My grandfather went to live with an uncle and aunt, Thomas and Betty Cardwell at Cropper Nursery, Little Marton. davidrobinson7@blueyonder.co.uk
CROSS, CARTINELL, SINGLETON, PEMBERTON, WHITESIDE, DRAPER.
I am working on the above families The principal family is William CROSS (born 1827 in Marton; d. 1903) and Elizabeth "Betty" CARTINELL (b. 1829, d. after 1881). The couple is listed in the 1881 census as farming, with their Dwelling: Hey Houses Lane in Lytham, Lancashire. They had 8 children:
Alexander (b. Sept. 6 1854 and emigrated to America);
Agnes (b. 1855; married John Whiteside);
George (b. about 1862, married Alice);
William Cross, Jr. (b. 1863, married Ann Singleton);
Elizabeth (b. about 1866; married Ernest Pemberton);
Ellen (b. 1867; married James Whiteside);
John T. (b. 1869); and
Richard (b. 1870; married Esther Ann Draper)
I would be grateful for any help or clues, especially for taking William's line back a generation or two.
William Cross wcross13@comcast.net
GANNON
Tracing family history and came across an address for Gannon at Blackpool Road, Hardhorn with Newton.Could anyone show me where this road was in 1891 please? The road seems to have linked Staining with Carleton.Are there any photogaphs, drawings etc of Middle Farm, Hardhorn?
I beleive it was taken over by Fylde Farm School and demolished in the late 50's or very early 60's The family who last farmed there were Hogkinsons.Any I would be greatfull for any information.
Harry Gannon phgannon@hotmail.com
CUMPSTY
I am researching my Family History and noted that my forebears hailed from the Poulton
area. The names I have to date are John Comstie 1588 -
I wondered if any of your Members have any information relating to the Cumpstey Family.
Kind regards fcumpstey@tiscali.co.uk
Fred Cumpstey
MYERSCOUGH
We would be grateful if you would add the following request for
information to your website.
We are looking into the MYERSCOUGH family tree. We would particularly appreciate
any information regarding my great, great, great great grand father Barnaby Myerscough
(b. 1770, d. 1834) married Ellen Walker at Poulton-
I can trace my line down the male side right thru to James1670/1729 to Barnaby1704/1770
to William1749/1829 to Barnaby1770/1834 to John Walker1812/1877 toThomas Walker 1840/?
to Thomas Walker1878/? toThomas Dorning (my father) 1902/1976. Can anyone put light
on anything earlier? I think there is a John 1675 -
We appreciate that Myerscough is a very popular/common name in the area, but any information would be greatly received.
Thank you in anticipation.
Robin Henry Dorning Myerscough 01380 729319
jandrandh@googlemail.com
HARGREAVES
Hello, I am looking for information on my fathers side of the family. He was born in Poulton in 1927. Dad’s name is John (Jack) and his parents were named William and Florence Hargreaves and they lived in 29 Flag Street, Fleetwood. Any info would be nice.
Regards, Brian Hargreaves
P.O. Box 563. Harbour Grace Newfoundland. Canada AOA 2MO
709 596 7797 (H) -
brian.hargreaves@nf.sympatico.ca
COLLINSON
I am looking for details of the parents of John Collinson born Fleetwood 1816. I believe his father's given name was Robert.
John married (1) Jane Barrow (2) Agnes Sharp
Pam Summers
pamela.summers3@ntlworld.com
HUDSON
Hello
Do you have any information about a John Hudson who lived in Poulton in the late 18th century?, his will is dated 1770.
It appears that he was my great, great, great, great grandfather.?
Sincerely
Philip Morris philipmorris@fsmail.net
FARE
John Corbridge
We are researching our family history in particular the FARES, some of whom are buried in St. Chads Churchyard in Poulton. We know that various Fares from the 15th century onwards owned or worked on a number of farms in the area, in particular Normoss, Newton, Staining and Hardhorn. Any information on any of the Fare family members would be most welcome.
My mother was Marjorie Fare and I am in contact with other present members of the family to share information.
john.corbridge@ntlworld.com
FARE
During my research into family history I have discovered that my great-
His name was Richard FARE and his father according to one of Richard's marriage certificates (he was married four times!) was Cuthbert Fare. Cuthbert could have married Ellen Brewer in St Chads on 18 July 1788. It is also likely that Ellen died and Cuthbert remarried a Jenney Brown also at St Chads on 5 September 1810. Cuthbert was a school master and is likely to have taught in a Poulton School but the rest of his family seem to be agricultural.
Do you have any information in the local files that may give more insight into their lives at that time. It would also be good if the details I have gained can be substantiated through local records.
Thanks and Regards
Adrian Smith ariadne2007@btinternet.com
PARKINSON
I would be so grateful if you could add the following to your excellent website.
A am researching PARKINSON in PILLING LANCASHIRE, particularly a JOHN PARKINSON (circa 1767) who married an ALICE WILKINSON by licence on April 17th 1798. Her parents were WILLIAM WILKINSON and JENNET NOAR.
I am having trouble finding the parents for John Parkinson; all I know is that he had a brother James who was deceased by 1844.
Thank you and kind regards
Pauline Thomas polly@thomas9876.freeserve.co.uk
McKIE
Does anyone have any information on the family McKie. I am tracing my family tree and I have an aunt who married into the McKie family and lived in Blackpool ( Poulton ). My aunt’s name is Beryl McKie (formally Farley) and she married Ken McKie and they had 2 daughters. I believe Ken McKie worked within the police force.
I would be very grateful for any information on the family as it is my missing link.
Thank you
Stephanie Mottershead, 4 lindisfarne Close, Burnley. Lancs. mottys@sky.com
I attended LAYTON HILL CONVENT in 1946 at the age of 4. Remained there until l953. Would like to know what happened to the School and I am trying to get in touch with some of my friends who also attended around the same time. Is this at all possible?
We lived at Staining Road End, just a step away from Poulton-
I would really like to know more about the area and what changes, if any, have been made to the Convent.
Thank you. Christina Bedford
c.bedford@shaw.ca
WARD
Hello there
I was wondering if you could give me any information. I am looking for a Thomas Alfred
John Ward who I believe lived in Poulton-
If someone died in Poulton would it be registered under Fylde or Blackburn. I think he had a daughter in the Burnley/Blackburn area and so he may have moved there if he had taken ill.
Regards.Linda Halliwell lindah@carmel.ac.uk
CROFT
Hi
I am currently researching my grandmother's mother's surname which is Croft. I started with this due to a WW1 record I had for my grandmother's father, who was killed in action in 1917. I have managed to get back to 1858 which is the year that Henry Croft was born.
The census shows that Henry was born in Out Rawcliffe, however I have tried the records for the churches at Out Rawcliffe, Pilling, Hambleton & Stalmine and cannot find a record. The nearest I can find is on the BMD index with a DOB 1858 with a place of birth as Poulton Le Flyde. Can someone advise whether Out Rawcliffe could come under Poluton Le Fylde's churches. I am not sure if the religion was Cof E or Catholic but so far all the records have been CofE.
Many thanks
Angela Williams haydw@tiscali.co.uk
McNAUGHTON
I have just encountered your Poulton Local History website. I have recently started a little family history research, mostly through the Ancestry website, of my relations in the PLF area.
One Grt grandfather was mayor of Blackpool (Dr.Thomas McNaughton) and strangely another was Borough Treasurer (R. Handley) at a similar time. The Macnaughton family links with the Dickson and Banks families who appear to be centred in the Bispham/Layton/Norbreck areas.
I wonder if there is anyone locally who you might recommend that might undertake some further research on my behalf. I am based in Reading so a little too distant.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Richard Scott RScottHerb@aol.com
PALMER ROSSALL
Hi,
I'm trying to find some information about Poulton-
It might also help if I could find records about an old mill in Pilling,I don't
know if it's the only mill in Pilling or what, but my family either worked or partially
owned that mill or something. In any case, if you have any ideas of how I might be
able to track family members who used to live in Poulton-
Keith Palmer keith@uglyslug.com
PLANT
Hello,
I'm not sure whether you will be able to help me but I'm trying to find any information that I can in relation to my maternal ancestors the Plant family who I believe used to live in Poulton Le Fylde in a house that I have grown up knowing as simply " The Homestead".
My great grandfather was John Ewart Plant who I believe has connections with Didsbury and my Grandmother was Esther Phyllis Plant, one of 3 girls born to the Plant family (the others being Hilda and Lilian). I have a photo of my mother as a girl ( taken in 1932) outside the property which seems to indicate that the Plants were still in residence but am unable to find any other information. Any information that anyone can provide would be gratefully received.
Cheryl Price cherylprice@hotmail.co.uk
DUNSTAN REVINGTON WADDINGTON
Hello
I am looking for any information about Poulton High School that was on Lockwood Avenue in Poulton. My godmother and 2 or 3 other members of the family went there in the 1920s and 30s.
Their names were DUNSTAN, REVINGTON and WADDINGTON. The Dunstan's lived on Victoria Road. My great grandfather was a tailor in Manchester and then on General Street in Blackpool, where his daughter Daisy Revington was a milliner.
My grandfather, Jim Waddington, lived on Bispham Road and then was signalman at Carleton Crossing and lived in the house next to the crossing. They then moved to Blackpool Road and in the 1950s he was a member of Carleton Bowling Club and I can remember going occasionally
He was also verger of the United Reformed Church in Poulton, by the traffic lights.
Any information from any of your readers would be appreciated.
Thanks Gail Farnworth gf@blackpool.ac.uk
BLACKOE
I would be very grateful to have my request for information added to your website. My father’s family BLACKOE seem to have lived for generations in the town of Staining as wheelwrights and joiners, and one branch became blacksmiths I have a lot of census and parish record information but would love to have more details of their lives and would be in heaven with a family bible.
Also, a little out of the area, another ancestor WILLIAM BAMBER (born about 1812 in the Fylde near Preston) named a son ACKEY which appears to be a family name of the Parkinsons of Pilling. I know there are BAMBERS in this area and would like to find out if there is a connection. I am at a dead end with William and would appreciate any assistance.
Thank you
Wendy Blackoe Toronto Canada
beachie.cr@hotmail.com
Would there be anyone researching NICKSON & WHITESIDE families of Bispham, Layton & Pilling, mid 1700's?
Richard Eastwood info@workingwithlight.com
OPENSHAW MELLING
Hello
My name is Ann Morrison, and i am researching my husband's family. His Great Grandma was the niece, by marriage of John Openshaw and Margaret Melling.
Her name was Ada Openshaw Melling and then Morrison -
i believe the Openshaws, formerly from Bury, lived mostly in Poulton-
I was wondering, if anyone knows of any relatives to these people. George, John's father married a Isabella Westhead In 1875.on the 1851 census, Ann Jane Morrison is living at Tithe Barn Street,Poulton.in 1881 A. J. M. is living as a boarding house keeper in Brunswick St. B/pool. Ada Openshaw Melling was born in B/pool and her father Henry Melling was a cab proprietor.
I do not have any info. on Henry at all. I will be really pleased, if anyone can delve for me. yours faithfully,
Mrs. A. Morrison annbobs1@hotmail.co.uk
ETHERINGTON MYERSCOUGH CORNTHWAITE
I am looking for the ETHERINGTONS who farmed at GREENBANK FARM POULTON. They also had a pie and cake shop in Poulton.Myerscough family from 1814 onwards. They lived in Layton. Also Robert and Margaret Jones who lived in Blackpool around 1880 onwards. I am also researching MYERSCOOUGH and CORNTHWAITE
Hope you can help. Regards Jean jeananon@msn.com
NOAR
Dear Sir, Madam,
I am researching my family of NOAR and their marriage connections which are Whitehead, Jolly, Atkinson, Cumpsty and Thompson, living in the Fylde area up till the early 18th century.
I hope I can ask you if you know of others have looked into the Noar and the other families mentioned above?
Joy Burke
Brisbane, Australia. burke_ev@hotmail.com
WHITTAM
Please would you add the following to your website.
My maternal grandmother's grandmother was Jane Whittam born Preston 1817. Her father was William Whittam born Poulton le Fylde in 1794. His parents were Richard and Jennet nee Newsham who, for some reasons, married at St. Peter's Liverpool in 1785. On the marriage licence he is stated to be a bachelor. Richard inherited freehold property at Marton Mere from his brother John but unfortunately the latter's will seems to have been lost. I have no idea of Richard's age when he died in 1816 in Preston or where he was buried. The LRO catalogue lists various documents with a Richard Whittam as party including a 1770 lease for lives which refers to his sons as William 14, John 12 and Richard 6
Can anyone shed much needed light on the family? Jennet Newsham was Catholic but I do not know for sure if her husband was.
Many thanks Elizabeth Prior elizabethprior@btinternet.com
SWARBRICK
Hi
I would like to add the name Swarbrick please to this site, I have gone back as far as 1712 to George Swarbrick born in Lytham and have quite a few Swarbricks from surrounding areas of Blackpool, Poulton le Fylde, Kirkham, Weeton, Trayles, Westby and a few others.
Thank You
Kay Thomas -
SHELLEY
My name is Norman Shelley and I am hoping to trace a long lost cousin who settled
in your charming town after her wedding in -
She is one of the three children of Austin and Johanna Hewitt of Blackpool, the other two being Robert and Della.. Our Family became somewhat fragmented for whatever reasons in times past. It would be nice to reconnect if only by email. Hopefully I will make contact, but if anyone reads this posting and remembers Veronica, I would be pleased to hear from them.
email avalondistance@yahoo.co.uk Telephone from UK 001 941 244 22 Norman Shelley Sarasota Florida
SALTHOUSE
Hello, I have been directed to your site by someone who lives in the area, after
I asked her about Poulton-
Thank you Helen Salthouse
hsalthouse@yahoo.com
COLLINSON
Hello,
I have just been looking on the Poulton Le Fylde Historic and Civic Society and wondered if you or possibly one of your Members could please help me?
I am researching the Collinson family, and have managed to get back as far as Christopher Collinson marrying Alice Hull in 1716 in Poulton Le Fylde. Christopher and Alice are my 6 x great grandparents.
My initial link to the Collinsons in Poulton Le Fylde is John Collinson, who was born there in 1776. He moved to Heaton, near Lancaster, and married Betty Sowerbutts at the Parish Church there in 1799. As far as I can trace back, John was the youngest of five children, his siblings being Christopher, Grace, another John (who I guess died?) and Betty. John's parents were Robert Collinson and Ann Singleton and Robert's father was Christopher, born probably around 1700.
Any information anybody could give me would be much appreciated.
Diane Howe Diane-
GENEALOGY