The Manchester Genealogist

The Manchester Genealogist is the quarterly journal of The Manchester &amp; Lancashire Family History Society. The journal started in 1971 and continues today.

Article Extracts
The following are article extracts from The Manchester Genealogist. The full articles are found in the journals which are at the Family History Library. In the footnote is a link to the Family Search catalog.

Winter 1971-1972
Extracts from the registers of the Collegiate Church extracted by R. B. Trunkfield selected entries of burials and baptisms. Article covers the years 1581-1832 in the parish of Manchester, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist, Winter 1971-1972, pg 3

The Protestation in Manchester 1641-1642 A list of inhabitants of Manchester - names only. Article covers the years 1641-1642 in the parish of Manchester, Lancashire. Article in The Manchster Genealogist, Winter 1971-1972, pgs 4-5

Marriages Denton 1715-1718 extracted by R. B. Trunkfield list of marriages extracted from Denton registers. Gives bride and groom's names, parishes from and date of marriage. Article covers the years 1715-1718 in the parish of Denton, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist, Winter 1971-1972 pg 15-16

Autumn 1974
Flixton Marriages (1754/1812) [no author] list of marriages giving date of marriage, groom's and bride's name, if by licsence and names of witnesses. Article covers the years 1754-1812 in the parish of Flixton, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist, Autumn 1974 pgs 3-6

Memorials of Ashworth Chapel [no author] registers and bishop's transcripts are missing from St. James, Ashworth prior to 1813. Much information is given on tombstones. This is a listing of fifty of the earliest memorials, entries give name, residence, date of death, age, relationship. Article covers the years 1741-1916 in the parish of Ashworth, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist, Autumn 1974 pgs 7-12

Black Sheep of Lancashire contributed by Michael Walcott a listing of prisoners in the Borough Gaol and about the convict nulk in the harbori on census night 1851. Gives name, marital condition, occupation, place of birth, age. Article covers the year 1851 in the parish of Portsmouth, Hampshire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist, Autumn 1974 pgs 17-18

The early history of Belle Vue, Manchester [no author] a brief history of Belle Vue gardens with a list of those staying the night of the 1851 census, giving name, age, relationship to head, and where born. Article covers the years 1790-1936 in the parish of Manchester, Lancashire. Articles in The Manchester Genealogist, Autumn 1974 pgs 19-21

Summer 1974
Flixton marriages (1754-1812) [no author] list of marriages giving date, groom's name, bride's name and witnesses Article covers the years 1778-1808 in the parish of Flixton, Lancashire. Articles in The Manchester Genealogist, Summer 1974 pgs 3-4

Families of Hidden's and Idden's in Lancashire [no author] a discussion of the surnames Hidden and Idden, from the 1851 census is extracted the family of Thomas Haddan and Sarah in Toxteth Park, the family is followed for seven generations. Article covers the years 1837-1967 in the parishes of Toxteth Park, Wigan, and Everton in Lancashire. Articles in The Manchester Genealogist, Summer pgs 5-11

Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire: Register from 3rd December 1629 to 14th June: 1837 marriages (extracts only) contribute by M. Pendletor a list giving names of groom and bride, their residences and date of marriage. Article covers the years 1627-1763 in the parish of Chapel-en-la-frith, Derbyshire. Articles in The Manchster Genealogist, Summer pgs 12-13

The Lucas dossier [and] The Lucas Family bible [no author] handwritten entries in a family bible and entries from a headstone. Surnames are: Hanna, Wilson, Danhill, Piercy, Eaton, Hawkins, and Hawkes. Article covers the years 1587-1954 in the parishes of Belfast in Antrim, Enniscorthy in Wexford, Ireland, Canada, and Whitechapel, Lancashire, England. Articles in the The Manchester Genealogist, Summer pgs 14-15 

Monumental inscriptions of the Isle of Man a list of monumental inscriptions giving names, place of origin, date of death, sometimes relationship and age. Article covers the years 1800-1879 in Douglas in the Isle of Man. Articles in The Manchester Genealogist, Summer pgs 16-18

Flixton marriages [no author] a list of marriages giving dates, groom and brides names of witnesses. Article covers the years 1754-1812 in the parish of Flixton, Lancashire. Articles in The Manchester Genealogist, Summer pg 29 

Volume 11 (1975)
The Baptismal Registers of St. Nicholas, Liverpool, extracts. [no author] This is a list of baptisms giving date of birth, name of father, occupation of father, date of marriage and name of mother, and her place of origin. Article covers the years 1793-1794 in the parish of Flixton, Lancashire. Articles in The Manchester Genealogist, Spring 1975 v.11 #1 pgs 2-3

Regimental marriages @ Manchester Collegiate Church [no author] a list of marriages between soldiers and local girls. List gives date of marriage, groom's name, rank, unit, and bride's name. Article covers the years 1805-1817 in the parish of Manchester, Lancashire. Articles in The Manchester Genealogist, Spring 1975 v.11 #1 pgs 6-7 

Families of Hidden and Idden in Lancashire. Part 2 [no author] Extracted names of Hidden and Idden taken from Eccles parish registers. Variant names are: Headon, Morton, Edden, Eden, Edin, Iddin, Eddin, and Idon. Article covers the years 1778-1825 in the parish of Eccles, Lancashire. Articles in The Manchester Genealogist, Spring 1975 v.11 #1 pgs 8-11  

Examinations of the poor of Bury [no author] List of the poor who appeared before the overseers of the poor. Gives the date, name, occupation, place born, wife's name and children's. Article covers the years 1790-1848 in the parish Bury, Lancashire. Articles in The Manchester Genealogist, Spring 1975 v.11 #1 pgs 13-15

Of shoes, ships, and sailormen by Keith L. Watson a narrative description of the author's search for the Hewetson family. John Hewetson married Sarah Elizabeth Caesar 25 December 1854 at Bethnal Green, St. John's. They had four children. Article covers the years 1807-1880 in the parishes of London and Bethnal Green in Middlesex. Articles in the The Manchester Genealogist, Spring 1975 v.11 #1 pgs 16-20 

The baptismal registers of St. Nicholas, Liverpool, 1793-1800 [no author] baptisms relating to the Welsh parties involved. Place of marriage of parents is given as well as dates of birth of child, name, father's occupation, position of child in family, and mother's name. Article covers the years 1793-1797 in the parish of Liverpool, Lancashire. Articles in the The Manchester Genealogist, Spring 1975 v.11 #1 pgs 3-4 

Kershaw family records [no author] copies of entries in an old prayer book owned by the Kershaw family which relate to Edmund and Esther Kershaw of Cheadle parish 1771-1838. Article covers the years 1771-1738 in the parishes of Cheadle, Cheshire, and Stockport, Lancashire. Articles in The Manchester Genealogist, Spring 1975 v.11 #1 pg 11 

The 1801 census of Edgworth [no author] a list of names of inhabitants of Edgworth printed in the Bolton Chronicle November 24, 1906 entitled "Edgworth a Century Ago," Edgworth is a township in Bolton Parish. Article covers the year 1801 in the parish of Bolton, Lancashire. Articles in The Manchester Genealogist, Spring 1975 v.11 #1 pgs 12-13 

Regimental marriages @ Manchester Collegiate Church [no author] list of marriages giving date of marriage, groom's name, rank, unit, and brides' name and whether by license. Article cover the years 1805-1813 in the parish Manchester, Lancashire. Articles in The Manchester Genealogist, Spring 1975 v.11 #1 pg 15 

Examinations of the poor of Bury examination of the poor giving date, name(s) description of head of house, his history, including family, ages of children. Article covers the years 1790-1815 in the parish of Bury, Lancashire. Articles in The Manchester Genealogist, Spring 1975 v.11 #1 pgs 16-17 

Radcliffe Marriages [no author] gives date, groom's name, place, occupation and bride's name. Article covers the years 1557-1761 in the parish of Radcliffe, Lancashire. Articles in The Manchester Genealogist, 1975 v. 11 #3 pgs 3-8

The tale of the Sword and the Medal by Peter Zimmerman George Stemp was born at Petsworth, Sussex, about 1796. He enlisted in the Royal Regiment of the wagon train at Bow in 1813. He served in Holland and France, Isle of Wight and was in the Battle of Waterloo. He married and had one child born about 1827. Article covers the years 1796-1908 in the parishes of Petworth in Sussex, England, as well as Lancashire, England, and Waterloo, France. Article in The Manchester Genealogist, 1975 v. 11 #3 pgs 18-20 

The St. Paul's Independent Chapel registers; Wigan [no author] extracted records of immigrant families from Ireland and parts of England outside of the Lancashire. Gives parent's names, where from, child's name and date of birth. Article covers the years 1778-1830 in the parish of Wigan, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist, 1975 v. 11 #3 pgs 21-23

Volume 12 (1976)
Radcliffe marriages [continued] [no author] continued listing giving date of marriage, groom's name, occupation and bride’s name. Lists Grundy to Ogden. Article covers the years 1557-1796 in the parish of Radcliff, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 12 #1 1976 pgs 3-8

The Charles Family Chronology [no author] James Charles, 1762- married Alice Spencer 23 Fe 1784 at Bury, further family events are listed with date and source of information. Article covers the years 1762-1920 in the parishes of Bury, and Oldham, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist, v. 12 #1 1976 pgs 9-13 

Redferns of Stockport [no author] a list taken from an old pocketbook of the family of Joseph and Janet Redfern. He was born 6 February 1795 and died 23 November 1880, she died 10 February 1873. Gives names and dates and sometimes places. Article covers the years 1795-1877 in the parish of Stockport, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 12 #1 1976 pgs 14-15

Scottish immigration into Lancashire pt 1 [no author] a list from St. Paul's Independent Chapel, Wigan of Scottish immigrants into the parish. Each entry gives name, place of origin and date of event. There are probably some Irish immigrants too. Article covers the years 1715-1837 in the parish of Wigan, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist, v. 12 #1 1976 pgs 19-22 

Radcliffe marriages [no author] continuation of list of marriages giving date marriage, groom's name, occupation and bride's name. Lists Ogden to Wolfenden. Article covers the years 1557-1761 in parish of Radcliffe, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 12 #2 April 1976 pgs 35-38

The Doodson saga! by Mrs. L. N. Pollard James Doodson married Margaret Nuttall. He died 4 February 1811 and she died 12 December 1836. Bible entries give children's births deaths and marriages. Article covers the years 1456-1853 in the parish of Radcliffe, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogy, v. 12 #2 April 1976 pgs 46-48 

Bigamy in Lancashire [Stella Colwell] from cases heard at Liverpool as sizes. This list gives name, age, session and sentence. List abbot to Horridge. Article covers the years 1841-1851 in the parish of Liverpool, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 12 #2 April 1976 pgs 52-53

Scottish immigration into Lancashire [continued] [no author] extracts from the 1851 &amp;1871 censuses of immigrants. Gives name, age, occupation, and place of birth. Article covers the years 1851-1871 in the parish of Manchester, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 12 #2 April 1976 pgs 54-55 

Radcliffe marriages [continued] [no author] includes a section of marriages 1801-1837 giving marriage date, groom's name, occupation, and bride's name. Article covers the years 1557-1837 in the parish of Radcliffe, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 12 #3 July 1976 pgs 62-65

The Matthew Brown reunion [no author] a description of a family reunion of descendants of Matthew Brown and his two wives Sarah Wild and Sarah Swift. Matthew was born to William Brown and Hannah Hall on 21 April 1782. William and Hannah were married 27 September 1768 at the Manchester Collegiate Church. Article covers the years 1768-1904 in the parishes of Oldham, and Manchester in Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 12 #3 July 1976 pgs 66-68 

Bigamy in Lancashire [continued] [Stella Colwell] continued. List of name, age, session and sentence of men and women found guilty of bigamy. Article covers the years 1843-1851 in the county of Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 12 #3 July 1976 pgs 75-76 

The Cartmel family bible [Mr. Francis Leeson] extracts from a very old family bible records descendants of John and Susan Cartmel who were married 6 July 1696 at Cartmel. Some entries are in Latin. Article covers the years 1612-1824 in a parish of Cartmel, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 12 #3 July 1976 pgs 77-78 

Radcliffe marriages (continued) 1801-1837 [no author] continued listing of marriages 1803-1837 at Radcliffe. Gives date of marriage, groom's name, occupation and bride's name. The Article covers the years 1801-1837 in the parish of Radcliffe, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 12 #4 October 1976 pgs 89-92

Bigamy in Lancashire [Stella Colwell] list includes Liverpool Assizes and Lancaster Assizes 1841-1851. Lists name, age, session and sentence of men and women found guilty of bigamy. Article covers the years 1841-1851 in the parishes of Liverpool, and Lancaster in Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 12 #4 October 1976 pgs 98-99 

Around the Churchyards - St. Edmund's, Castleton, Derbys, [no author] taken from gravestones in cemetery family information on Dakin family members: John, Mary, Andrew, Joseph, Hanna Hall, Thomas Wright. Article covers the years 1739-1891 in the parish Castleton, Derbyshire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 12 #4 October 1976 pg 101 

Winwick marriages 1661-1754 (extract) [Mr. J. R. Bulmer] these extracts are concerning parties from parishes other than St. Oswald's in Warwick. Gives marriage date, groom's name, residence, bride's name and residence, and if by license. Article covers the years 1684-1753 in the parish of Warwick, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 12 #5 January 1977

Volume 13 (1977)
Radcliffe marriages (continued) 1801-1837. [no author] Continued Radcliffe marriages 1802-1837 lists marriage date, groom's name, occupation, and bride's name. From Hardman to Lord. Article covers the years 1801-1837 in the parish Radcliffe, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 13 #1 January 1977 pgs 24-27

Radcliffe marriages. (continued) [no author] Continued Lord through Rawston. List gives marriage date, groom's name, occupation and bride's name. Article covers the years 1801-1837 in the parish Radcliffe, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 13 #2 April 1977 pgs 33-36

Some memorials of St. Luke's of Cheetham Hill. [no author] Inscriptions may give name, last place of residence, age, death date, relationships. Article covers the years 1840-1904 in the parish of Cheetham Hill, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 13 #2 April 1977 pgs 42-47 

Cresswell marriage relationship. [no author] Relationships of Cresswell family member in marriage records: Thomas, Nicholas, Betty, Barbara, Kathryn, and Anthony. Other surnames are; Mellor, Wood, Oliver, Tym, Carrington, Braber, Bradshaw, Stubbings, Bowden, and Sandford. Article covers the years 1622-1825 in the parishes of Manchester, Macclesfield, Wirksworth, Bradwell, Edale in Lancashire, Cheshire, Derbyshire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 13 #2 April 1977 pg 47 

''Radcliffe marriages. (continued) 1801-1837 [no author]'' Continued Rawston to Walker. Lists marriage date, groom's name, occupation, brides name and whether by licence. Article covers the years 1801-1837 in the parish Radcliffe, Lancashire. Article in the The Manchester Genealogist v. 13 #3 April 1977 pgs 59-62

Ashton "Moss" by Philip H. Carr C. Eng. M. I. E. E. A brief history of the Moss family. The author has found 300 Moss babies in the parish register between 1788- 1843. Listed are 40 christenings at St. Michael's between 1788 and 1798. Each entry lists the child's name, both parents' names, residence, occupation and date of christening. Article covers the years 1788-1902 in parish Ashton-under-Lyme, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. v. 13 #3 April 1977 pgs 65-66

Four years before the mast _ a hundred years ago by G. R. Lewis. Froma diary kept by Walter Burton Randall Brooke son of Walter Brooke and Elizabeth Randall born 27 January 1861 at Sole. The diary lists the ship company of the barque "Dilharree" that he joined 22 December 1877. Article covers the years 1861-1878 in the parish of Sale, Cheshire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 13 #3 April 1977 pg 68 

From Corfu English cemeteries by Mr. J. Hopwood. List of people buried in Corfu giving date, name, residence (often a ship) and age. to be continued. Article covers the years 1865-1878 in the parish of Corfu. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 13 #3 April 1977 pg 79

Radcliffe marriages (1761-1837) Conclusion [no author] List of marriages giving marriage date, groom's name, occupation, bride's name, and whether by license, Walker to Young. Article covers the years 1803-1837. Article in The Manchester Genealogist V. 13 #4 October 1977 pgs 89-92

From a page in a bible at Salford Library by Pat Seddon. Births and deaths of the children born to Samuel and Mary Smithson between 1789 and 1904. The burials were at Childwall. Article covers the years 1789-1904 in the parish of Childwall, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 13 #4 October 1977 pg 92 

Lancashire heroes of Gibralter [no author] list from Manchester Mercury 29 December 1783 of petitioners for relief. The list gives volunteer's name, circumstance, residence and amount. Article covers the years 1777-1783 in Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 13 #4 October 1977 pgs 94-97 

Recusants in the Lancashire 1642 Protestation returns. By Mrs. L. M. Pollard. List of males 18 years old and older who declined to take the oath of Protestation. Article covers the year 1642 in the parishes of Leigh, Eccles, Bolton in Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 13 #4 October 1977 pg 88 

Monumental Inscriptions of St. George's Carrington, Cheshire part 2 transcribed by G. R. Lewis. Surnames Moore to Yates. Also included some entries from Morris &amp; Co. Commercial Directory &amp; Gazateer of Cheshire 1864, lists of clergy and gentry, trades and professions. Article covers the years 1861-1864 in the parish of Carrington, Cheshire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 13 #4 October 1977 pgs 99-101 

On Ashton "Moss" again by Phillip H. Carr, C. Eng, M. I. E. E. List of moss baptisms giving child's name, parents name, residence, occupation and date of baptism. Articles covers the years 1788-1832 in the parish of St. Michael's, and Ashton-under-lyne in Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 13 #4 October 1977 pgs 106-109 

Volume 14 (1978)
Registers of St. Mary's Church Todmorden by Douglas Wilson. Alphabetical listing of marriages Alleston to Dawson extracted from St. Mary's Church in Todmoden giving marriage date, groom's name, bride's name and whether by license. Article covers the years 1807-1837 in the parish of Todmorden, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 14 #1 January 1978 pgs 3-8

Marriages at Corfu by Mr. J. Hopwood. A list of marriages gives marriages date, groom's name, occupation, bride's name, groom's father's name and occupation, bride's father's name an occupation. Also a list of baptisms giving date of baptism, child's name and date of birth, parents names and father's occupation and place of baptism. Article covers the years 1865-1902 in the parish of Corfu. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 14 #1 January 1978 pg 12-14

Memorials of Levenshulme Wesleyan Chapel [no author] List gives name, relationship, death dat, and age. Sometimes marriage information is given. Article covers the years 1782-1894 in the parish of Levenshulme, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 14 #1 January 1978 pgs 17-20 

The Hignett family bible by E. Bentley. Entry of marriage of John Hignett and Mary Wright Bagnall at St. John's Church Chester on 12 November 1835, and thier children's births and baptisms. Article covers the years 1835-1847 in the parish of Chester, Cheshire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 14 #1 January 1978 pg 20 

Todmorden marriage [continued] A list of marriages Dawson to Heyworth gives marriage date, groom's names and bride's name extracted from Todmorden parish registers. Article covers the years 1807-1837 in the parish of Todmorden, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 14 '#2 April 1978 pgs 33-36 

Directory of emigrant Scots into England by J. D. Beckett. An alphabetical list may give name, occupation, place of origin, relationship, or death covers Alexander to Campbell. To be continued. Article covers the years 1740-1893 in various parishes in England and Scotland. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 14 #2 April 1978 pgs 37-42

Corfu baptisms by Mr. J. Hopwood. List gives baptism date, child's name, parents names, occupation of father and place of birth. Article covers the years 1872-1880 in the parish of Corfu, Greece. Article in The Manchester Genealogist'v. 14 #2 April 1978 pg 43  

A. Palmer - historical sketch. Montgomery Palmer married Mary Smith 22 December 1877 at Chorlton-upon-Modlock in the United Methodist Free Church. Their parents and children are named, surnames are : Smith, Phelps, and Rhodes. Article covers the years 1852-1887 in the parishes of Ardwick, and Pendleton in Lancashire, and the parish of San Antonio in Bexar. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 14 #2 April 1978 pgs 45-46 

The Thorniley family of Grundy Hill by G. R. Lewis. William Brooke married Alice Thorniley 22 August 1821 at Manchester Collegiate Church. This brief narrative describes mainly her family. Surnames are: Wright, Barrow, and Hallas. Article covers the years 1695-1874 in the parishes of Heaton-Morsey [Manchester], Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 14 #2 April 1978 pgs 51-52 

Todmorden Marriages [continued] [no author] An alphabetical list from Hayworth to Kershaw giving marriage date, groom's name and whether by license. To be continued. Article covers the years 1807-1837 in Todmorden Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 14 #3 July 1978 pgs 63-66 

Some prisoners of the Civil War in Lancashire by Mrs. L. M. Pollard. A list of fifty-eight prisoners names taken at Leigh, Gives name and residence and thier captain. Article covers the year 1642 in the parishes of Leigh, Bolton, and Manchester, in Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 14 #3 July 1978 pgs 67-68

John William Whaley family bible 1861 (with additional information) [no author] John William Whaley was born 12 January 1851 to David Whalley and Elizabeth Grimshaw. He married Susana Dickinson. Article covers the years 1851-1914 in the parishes of Witton, and Blackburn in Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 14 #3 July 1978 pg 68 

James Armstrong Kiernan family bible [no author] James Armstrong Kiernan was born 24 September 1818 in Salford to Michael and Elizabeth Kiernan. He married Mary Stapleton on 3 May 1852 at St. John's, Deansgate M/C. Article covers the years 1818-1923 in the parishes of Salford, and Chorlton in Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 14 #3 July 1978 pg 68

Family connections of the Thorniley and Brooke families of Heaton Norris. [continued] A narrative of the family of Alice Thorniley and William Brooke who married in 1821. Surnames mentioned are: Haywood, Routh, Seddon, and Vaughn. Article covers the years 1763-1889 in the parishes of Heaton, Norris [Manchester], Didsbury, Stockport, Manchester in Lancashire. Article inThe Manchester Genealogist v. 14 #3 July 1978 pgs 69-70  

Dictionary of Emigrant Scots into England. Continued [no author]. Continued entries from Campell to Currie giving name, occupation, age, birthplace, and from where the information was obtained. Article covers the years 1798-1904 in various parishes in various counties in England, and Scotland. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 14 #3 July 1978 pgs 71-73 

The poetical genealogist by Mr. T. Fearn. Mr. Fearns has presented his family in verse. Some were dyers, shoemaker, jailers, and sea captains. Robscah was the daughter of David and Elizabeth Fearn born 5 March 1785 at Manchester. Article covers the years 1760-1888 in the parishes Salford, Ancoats, Manchester in Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 14 #3 July 1978 pgs 77-80 

Some memorials of St. John's, Longsight, Manchester. [no author] A list of memorial inscriptions giving name, relationships, age, date of death, age and residence. Article covers the years 1826-1906 in Manchester, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 14 #3 July 1978 pg 81 

Todmorden marriages. [continued] A list of marriages Kershaw to Pearson giving date of marriage, groom's name, occupation, bride's name and whether by license. Article covers the years 1807-1837 in Todmorden, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 14 #4 October 1978 pgs 93-96

the Knights of North England by Mr. J. Simmonds. George Knight married Margaret Smithson at Manchester Collegiate Church, 30 October 1786, This narrative discussed their seven children and thier descendants. Surnames are: Buckley, Carter, Nutter, Brady, Greenhaigh, Irwin, Wood, Roscoe, Mills, Hargreaves, Redfern, and Whitehead. Article covers the years 1350-1917 in the parishes Salford, Manchester, Liverpool in Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 14 #4 October 1978 pgs 97-100 

Barton on Irwell Wesleyan Cemetery. [no author] After a discussion of the project to index the cemetery, some interesting transcriptions are listed. Surnames are: Andrew, Ashbury, Ashcroft, Bamber, Banister, Baron, Bell, Blackstock, Blears, Brooke?, Buskey, Chapman, Cooke, Derbyshire, Dower, Edwards, Ellis, Fletcher, Flowers, Howarth, Hindley, Jackson, Jarvis, Johnson, Jones, Gell, Lingard, Mason, Mitchell, Partington, Pearson, Penny, Rawlinson, Ryder, Turnock, Vormberger, Wilson, Gibson, and Workman. Article covers the years 1809-1946 in Barton-on-Irwell, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 14 #4 October 1978 pgs 103-106 

Dictionary of Scottish immigrants part 4, 1st series contributed by Joan Edith Pritchard. Alphabetical listing of immigrants, Crawford to Dowdswell. List gives names, occupation, place of origin, date of death, age, relationship, and where buried. Article covers the years 1603-1897 in various parishes in various counties in England. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 14 #4 October 1978 pgs 107-110 

Axon memories by Mrs. Shirley Hutchinson. John Axon Barnet, son of John Barnet and Hannah Axon was christened at St. James, Didsbury on 16 March 1823. He married Eleanor Flint. Article covers the years 1796-1879 in the parishes of Didsbury, Stockport, and Manchester in Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 14 #4 October 1978 pg 112 

Volume 15 (1979)
Todmorden marriages. [continued] [no author] Alphabetic listing of marriages at Todmorden Peason to Satcliffe. Listing gives marriages date, groom's name, occupation, bride's name and whether by license. Article covers the years 1807-1837 in Todmorden, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 15 #1 January 1979 pgs 3-6 

Pemberton's progress by Ron Pemberton. Samuel Pemberton was born to Samuel Pemberton and Eliza Kirkley in 1836. Samuel and Eliza were married 6 July 1857 at Christ's Church, Salter. Article covers the years 1799-1932 in the parishes Salford, and Southport in Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 15 #1 January 1979 pgs 7-8 

Manchester Collegiate baptisms by M. Pollard. Thomas Whitfield Palmer was born 21 December 1810 at Norwich, Norfolk to John and Harriet Palmer. William Theobald Palmer was born 23 January 1818 born at Manchester to John and Harriet Palmer. Both sons were baptized 29 December 1831 at Manchester Collegiate Church. Article covers the years 1785-1846 in the parishes Manchester in Lancashire and the parish of Norwich in Norfolk. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 15 #1 January 1979 pg 8 

The churchyard memorials of St. Saviors, Chorlton on Medlock, Manchester. [no author] A listing of some memorials giving information from the gravestone that may give in addition to name: occupation, residence, birth date, death place, death date, age, relationships, if buried somewhere else. Article covers the years 1778-1959 in Manchester Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 15 #1 January 1979 pgs 9-12 

Dictionary of Emigrant Scots, [no author] Listing of some Scottish emigrants to England giving name, occupation, relationships, birth place, age, burial date, and place. Article covers the years 1741-1894 in various parishes of England and Scotland. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 15 #1 January 1979 pgs 15-18 

Some monumental inscriptions of Sale cemetery by G. R. Lewis. Some of the graves are of people out of the area. Surnames are: Taylor of Chorlton, Foden died in New Zealand, Howarth buried at Rusholme Road, Chadwick of Manchester, Dodd of Nottigham, Lindsay of Moses Side, John Smith of Derbyshire, and Gee of Ashton-upon-Mersey. Article covers the years 1803-1888 in Sale, Cheshire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 15 #1 January 1979 pg 21 

Notes on Green and Pritt families. [no author] Isaac Pritt Green married Elizabeth Turnbridge at St. Mary's, Ealing on 11 August 1833. They had four children. Article covers the years 1703-1906 in the parishes of Ealing, Chiswick in Middlesex. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 15 #1 January 1979 pgs 22-23 

Todmorden marriages. [continued] [no author] This is the final installment of the alphabetical list of Todmorden marriages Sutcliffe to Wrigley. Gives marriage date, groom's name, bride's name and whether by license. Article covers the years 1807-1837 in Todmorden in Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 15 #2 April 1979 pgs 33-36 

Getting the Irvine's back to Scotland by Margaret Irvine. Thomas Irvine was baptized on 12 June 1791 at Sorn to Alexander Irvine and Margaret McCans. They had eight children. Article covers the years 1755-1861 in the parishes of Bristol and Liverpool in England, Spain, and the parishes of Sorn and Muirkirk, Ayrshire, Scotland. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 15 #2 April 1979 pgs 39-40

Sutcliffe family bible, extracted by J. E. Appleby. The bible is housed at Macclesfield Parish Church, but th entries show no placs. Dates are given for twelve Sutcliffe family members' births, marriages and deaths. Article covers the years 1754-1814 in England. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 15 #2 April 1979 pg 40

Has anyone seen Kelly? by G. R. Lewis. Mary Isabella Qualtrough married George Slack on 16 March 1859 at Manchester Cathedral. Her parents were William Qualtrough of Arbory and Elizabeth Caine of Malew who were married in 1814. Article covers the years 1771-1920 in parishes on the Isle of Man, and Lancashire England. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 15 #2 April 1979 pgs 41-44

Dictionary of Emigrant Scots. [no author] An alphabetic list of emigrants from Scotland. Each entry gives different information and may include names, occupation, relationships, place of birth, residence, age and source of information. Article covers the years 1781-1903 in various parishes of England, and Scotland. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 15 #2 April 1979 pgs 44-47 

The 1642 Protestation returns for Entwisle, Edgeworth and Quarlton compiled by Mrs. Ada Dixon. An alphabetical list of men residing in Entwisle in Bolton, Edgeworth near Bolton: Quarlton, Bolton. Article covers the year 1642 in Bolton, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 15 #3 July 1979 pgs 67-68

Tyrell family bible contributed by Mrs. Ann Signoll. Entries from family bible include children og Hugh and Frances Jones 1779-1784. Also Thomas James Tyrell married Helen Pritchard 10 October 1839 at St. Pauls, Southsea, and their children 1840-1868. Also lists family deaths. Article covers the years 1778-1962 in Southsea, Hampshire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 15 #3 July 1979 pg 68

The Wilcock family of Moss Side. [no author] John Wilcock and Hannah Weed had at least seven children. Surnames are mentioned are: Thorniley, Burstow, and Chorlton. Article covers the years 1723-1793 in Withington, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 15 #3 July 1979 pg 69 

Around the churchyards, recorded by Miss M. Pendleton. Extracts from St. Paul's Withington monumental inscriptions. Also extracted entries from St. James, Birch, and Manchester. Article covers the years 1804-1932 in the parishes of Withington, and Manchester in Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 15 #3 July 1979 pgs 71-73

Dictionary of Emigrant Scots. (continued) Alphabetical list of emigrants from Scotland Jarvis to Lowrie. Entries may include name, occupation, relationships, place of birth, residence, age and source of information. Article covers the years 1796-1931 in various parishes of England and Scotland. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 15 #3 July 1979 pgs 76-79 

Winwick marriages 1789-1812 by J. R. Bulmer. Extracted entries give marriage date, groom's names, bride's name and whether by license. Alphabetical listing Bawl to Clayton continued. Article covers the years 1789-1812 in Winwick, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v.15 #4 October 1979 pgs 94-98 

Jigsaw pieces by Jon Dagger. James Dagger married Ann Skilbeck in 1821 at Goosnargh: Their so William married Margaret Mercer. Ann's parents were James and Margaret Mercer. Ann died 1883. Article covers the years 1778-1883 in Ribchester, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 15 #4 October 1979 pgs 102-103  

Dictionary of Emigrant Scots. [no author] Alphabetical list of Scottish emigrants to England continued McAllister to McRae. May include name, occupation, age, where born, relationships, and source of information. Article covers the years 1781-1895 in various parishes in England and Scotland. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 15 #4 October 1979 pgs 104-109

Stray baptisms from Stockport St. Mary 1821-1830. From Dorothy I. Cowley. Entry gives date of baptism, parent's names, father's occupation and reisdence. Article covers the years 1823-1830 in Stockport, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 15 #4 October 1979 pg 110

Further notes on the Weigall family. By G. R. Lewis. Rev. Edward Weigall died 21 April 1865. His wife Cecilia Bythesea died 12 February 1868. Son Albert born at Nantes, Normandy. Became headmaster-grammar school in Sydney, Australia. Edward Midford became vicar of Frodingham 1859. Article covers the years 1852-1886 in Buxton, Derbyshire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 15 #4 October 1979 pg 111

A whole flock of Lambs. (no author) William Lamb was born in 1804 at Knutford. He married Jane and they had 10 children. Their son James married Ann Worthington of Eccles in 1862. They had 10 children. Son George married Ann Valentine of Eccles in 1853. Surnames included are: Royle, Lloyd, Chadwick, Cucchiare, Arter and Cresswell. Article covers the years 1804-1912 in Pendleton, and Eccles in Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 15 #4 October 1979 pg 113 

Volume 16 (1980)
Winwick Marriages by J. R. Bulmer. Entries give marriage date, groom's name, bride's name and whether by license. Article covers the years 1797-1809 in Winwick, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v.16 #1 January 1980 pgs 5-8 

Dictionary of Scottish emigrants in England [cont. no author]. Alphabetical list of Scottish Emigrants to England continued McRobbie to Park. Entry may include name, occupation, age, residence, relationships, where born and source of information. Article covers the years 1665-1772 in various parishes in England and Scottish. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 16 #1 January 1980 pgs 15-18'  

Some Blackley burials by Andrew Todd. Short list of burials with comments by the officiator. Surnames are: Pollett, Anderson, Hardman, Langford, Whitehead, and Whittaker. Article covers the years 1821-1827 in Blackley, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 16 #1 January 1980 pg 19 

Great Sankey Registers Contributed by G. Normansell. Ten marriages were performed at Great Sankey, a chapelry of Warrington during the years 1729-1754. Surnames are: Turner, Wainwright, Ashcroft, Millington, Hurst, Edwardson, Liptrot, Ditchfield, Swift, Hunt, Hayward, Pennington, Naylor, Morris, Owen, Hammond, Corleys, Sephton, Brooke, and Patten. Article covers the years 1730-1752 in Warrington, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 16 #2 April 1980 pg 34 

Winwick marriages by J. R. Bulmer [continued]. Continued. Alphabetical listing of marriages at Winwick, Cleeworth to Garnett. Gives marriage date, groom's name, bride's name and whether by license. Article cover the years 1790-1810 in Winwick, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 16 #2 April 1980 pgs 35-38

Multiple baptism of Blackley Presbyterian Chapel by David Todd. Children of Thomas Philips and Agnes Etchells were all baptized 13 December 1835. Names and birthdates are: Agnes 1 March 1815, William 14 October 1815, Harriet &amp; George 30 September 1818, John Ayres 19 December 1819, James 18 September 1823, Charity 24 December 1825, Daniel 29 August 1827, and Elizabeth 20 January 1830. Article covers the years 1815-1835 in Blackley, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 16 #2 April 1980 pg 40 

The Flodden Window in Middleton Church by G. Wellens. A list of archers who returned safely from the Battle of Flodden. Surnames are: Bewick, Blomley, Chetham, Gerrarde, Wilde, Prestwyche, Pylkyington, Soolfede, Seddon, Smith, Wylde, Stele, Taylor, Taylyer, Warburton, and Whittaker. Article covers the year 1513 in the parish of Middleton (within Rochdale), Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 16 #2 April 1980 pg 41 

From an "Ashworth" bible by Ruth Kenyon. John Kenyan, born 1809, married Ann Heyworth 1837, at Newchurch in Rossdale. They lived near Bacup. Their children are: George 1837-1915, Sarah 1839-1882, Ann 1841-1846, Mary 1844-1866, John 1846-1898, James 1848-1878, Abraham 1850, Betty 1851-1939, Alice 1853-?, Lawrence 1855-1919, and Timothy 1857-1922. Article covers the years 1809-1939 in Bacup, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 16 #2 April 1980 pg 41 

Fallows family by Marjorie Pollard. James Fallow's Children's births are recorded in the beginning of the Ringley Register from 1719. Children's births are: Phoebe 15 October 1709, Mary 8 May 1712, Alice 1 May 1714, James 28 April 1716, John 6 February 1718, Esther 1 January 1719, Elizabeth baptized 10 December 1721, James Fallows buried 20 August 1731. Article covers the years 1709-1731 in Ringley, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 16 #2 April 1980 pg 41 

"Extracts from Uncle Joe's letter (Rev. Scott) 1907". By Robin P. Duxbury. Family memebers of John Barlow who died in Spain in 1791 at 58 years of age. Surnames are: Meredith, Bains, Towler, Griffiths, Tidler, Crallen, Harrison, Scott, Webb, and Johnson. Article covers the years 1786-1818 in the parishes of Skipton, Yorkshire, Stockport and Didsbury, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 16 #2 April 1980 pg 42 

Rider family bible by G. Anthony Foster. William Rider born 23 January 1834, christened at Dissenting Chapel Gorton, and Sarah Rider born 1 July 1836 and christened at St. Thomas, Heaton-Norris had the following children: Elizabeth Ann born 22 July 1859, William James born 3 May 1863, Emily born 2 May 1866, and Lily born 5 January 1873. All christened at St. Thomas. William died 4 January and buried 8 January 1893. Ann died 22 October 1893 and buried 26 October 1893. William James died 25 September and buried 28 September 1898. Article covers the years 1834-1898 in Heaton-Norris, and Gorton, in Lancashire. Articlein The Manchester Genealogist v. 16 #2 April 1980 pg 42 

Dictionary of Scottish Emigrants [no author]. Continued alphabetical list of Scottish Emigrants, Parker to Russell. Entry may include: name, residence, birthplace, relationship, age, and source of information. Article covers the years 1786-1934 in various parishes of England and Scotland. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 16 #2 April 1980 pgs 46-48 

"Extracts from Tyldesley Parish Magazine, January 1897" by Mrs. G. Scaife. Extracted entries of baptisms 26 November to 24 December 1896; marriages 5 December to 12 December 1896; and burials 23 November to 15 December 1896. Article covers the years 1896-1897 in Tyldesley, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 16 #2 April 1980 pg 50 

Five generations &amp; six countries. By John Bulmer. The author has traced the ancestors of Ruth Alison Horns by in five countries. She is the daughter of Violet Cloverdale, and William Winterburn Hornby. Surnames include: Sharrock, Clegg, Delmage, and Parker. Article covers the years 1830-1978 in the parishes of Rathkeale, Limerick, Ireland, Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, South Africa, Bradford, Lancashire, England, and Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 16 #2 April 1980 pgs 51-52 

Some late baptisms extracted by G. R. Lewis. From New Jerusalem Temple, Salford. List gives name, birthdate, relationship, baptism date, and occupation. Also one entry from Cross Street Chapel, Manchester. Article covers the years 1769-1829 in the parishes of Salford, and Manchester, in Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 16 #2 April 1980 pg 52 

Winwick marriages by J. R. Bulmer. Continued listing of Winwick marriages from Gaskell through Hindley. Each entry gives marriage, date, groom's name, bride's name and whether by license. Article covers the years 1790-1812 in Winwick, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v.16 #3 July 1980 pgs 65-68

Stray marriages from Prestbury by Mrs. D. I. Cowley. Stray marraiges: Ratbotham/Lever; Kirkham/Celley; Wood/Ryle; Marsden/Hooley; Wood/Nicholson; Broster/Upon; Boillie/Croxton; Bancroft/Hurst; Woodward/Philips; Antrobus/ Shaw; Heywood/Cooke. Article covers the years 1803-1806 in Prestbury, Cheshire. Article in ''The Manchester Genealogistv. 16 #3 July 1980 pg 70'' 

Surnames from Simister wills by W. Simister. A list of 200 surnames extracted from Simister wills. Give names and date presumed to be the date the will was proved. Article covers the years 1572-1839 in the parishes of Marple in Cheshire, and Manchester in Lancashire. Article in The Manchester ''Genealogistv. 16 #3 July 1980 pg 72'' 

Dictionary of Scottish emigrants [no author]. Continued alphabetical list of Russell to Thomson. Entry may give name, age, residence, birthplace, relationships, occupation and source of information. Article covers the years 1772-1930 in various parishes in England and Scotland. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 16 #3 July 1980 pgs 75-78 

MIs of St. Stephens Astley. Recorded by G. R. Lewis. Extraction of information on monumental inscription of St. Stephens at Astley, Adcroft to Gerrard. Article covers the years 1632-1886 in Astley, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 16 #3 July 1980 pg 81 

Dictionary of Scottish Emigration [no author] Conclusion. Entries from Throburn to Young. Entry may give name, age, occupation, birthplace, residence, relationships, and source of information. Article covers the years 1716-1931. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 16 #3 July 1980 pgs 109-113 

How I re-discovered my border ancestors by E. M. Kay. William Babington married Hannah Routledge 23 September 1849 at Manchester Collegiate. Surnames from the research are: Kirkpatrick; Forester, Rushton. Article covers the years 1814-1882 in Manchester, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 16 #3 July 1980 pgs 114-115 

An extract from 'Lancashire Life' -May 1979 [no author]. On a gravestone on Oahu: John Young of Lancashire, England... [died] 17 December 1835 in his 92rd year... John had a son John, and a granddaughter Emma Rooke. Article covers the years 1835-1979 in Lancashire, England and Oahu, Hawaii. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 16 #4 October 1980 pg 99 

Winwick marriages [no author]. An alphabetical listing of marriages at Winwick, Hodginson to Lynch. Each entry gives the date of the marriage, groom's name, brides name and whether by license. Article covers the years 1789-1812 in Winwick, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 16 #4 October 1980 pgs 101-104 

"No Man's Land" by Mrs. J. Simpson. Five houses in Marple Enumeration No. 5 District designated as "No Man's Land." Occupants surnames are: Tallow, Kenyon, Capstick, Bowden, and Clayton. Article covers the year 1861 in Marple, Cheshire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 16 #4 October 1980 pg 105

The Mellor spelling problem by R. J. Perkins. Variant spellings of Mellor, Mellors, Mellers, and Mellow on records have complicated the search for Joseph Mellor who married Harriett Brown Walker on 13 November 1859 at Wesley Chapel, Closket Gate, Lincoln. Article covers the years 1772-1918 in Linby, Nottinghamshire, and Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 16 #4 October 1980 pgs 106-107 

Wrigley family of Liverpool [no author]. A family pedigree beginning with William Wrigley and Margery Robinson: who were married 10 January 1800. Surnames are: Sharp, Warner, Corlett, OHevant, Rice, Hall, and Fell. Article covers the years 1800-1963 in Liverpool, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 16 #4 October 1980 pg 108

Volume 17 (1981)
Winwick marriages [no author]. Alphabetical listing of marriages in Winwick, Lyon to Pomphret. Entry gives marriage date, groom's name, bride's name and whether by license. Article covers the years 1789-1812 in Winwick, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 17 #1 January 1981 pgs 109-113 

Evans family of Eccles [no author]. A family pedigree of William Evans, and his wife Joan. Surnames include: Owen Redford, Pearson, Bent, Downey, Bolland, Smet Hills, Lomax, Brown, and Pollih. Article covers the years 1703-1898 in Eccles, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 17 #1 January 1981 pg 17  

Male inhabitants of Flixton Parish contributed by Graham Lewis. Extracted from the protestation list of 1641, an alphabetical list of names only. Article covers the year 1641 in Flixton, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 17 #1 January 1981 pg 18 

Monton Unitarian Church - Monumental Inscriptions. Extracted information from headstones in Monton Unitarian Church Cemetery. Article covers the years 1729-1964 in Monton, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 17 #1 January 1981 pgs 19-24

Anyone chasing Riley? From a large family bible in the library of Abbott Hall at Kents Bank: John Riley married Sarah 31 May 1851. They had ten children. Robert 1852, William Henry 1853. Margaret Jane 1853, Mary Elizabeth 1857-1858, Sussanah 1859-1862, Ruth 1861, Sarah 1864-1880, Alfred Hartley 1865-1866, Martha 1867-1868, Susie 1869, John 1871-1872, and John James 1875. Article covers the years 1827-1900 in Lancashire, England. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 17 #1 January 1981 pg 24

An account of the marriages, births, and burials within Penketh meeting beginning in the year 1740 and ending in 1764. by G. Normonsell. Chronological as it happens to be continue. Article covers the years 1740-1743 in Penketh, Lancashire. Article in The Manchester Genealogist v. 17 #1 January 1981 pg 29