Comments for Cheslyn Hay & District Local History Society

Comment on Guest Book by Barbara Moore (Nee Chilton)

Barbara Moore (Nee Chilton) — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:51:32 +0000

Whilst looking for Hednesford Miners’ Memorial I came across your site and have just spent an hour or so going through your newsletters. My childhood came back to me! My parents were Margaret and Arthur Chilton and I have a sister, Dorothy. We lived at Hawkins Colliery from about 1952 until about 1960. My father was undermanager at the colliery. I think he was amongst those responsible for seeing to the closure of Hawkins and later Brereton colliery before being undermanager at Lea Hall, Rugeley. Margaret died 26th November 2003 and Arthur died 11th May 2009.
I remember attending Great Wyrley school from c. 1958 until c.1963 when Mr. Davies was Headmaster and Ken Handley taught me. I particularly remember Hawkins Cricket Club though. Dad was wicket keeper and seeing the names of Peter and Joe Cadman, Jean, Frank and Lynda Hemmingsley, Sid Thacker, Boyd Price, etc. brought it all back. I also seem to remember the name Paul Whitehouse. I acted at scorer at many matches even though very young and loved going to away matches on the coach. The teas provided by mum and other wives were very good, particularly the cream cheese and onion sandwiches and the scones. After the cricket some played bowls and we finished off the day in the clubhouse with a packet of crisps and Vimto. Good memories.

Comment on Weekly News – 6 May 2012 by Janet Lilley

Janet Lilley — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:19:39 +0000

I believe the Janet Wood reffered to in the tragic suicide in Cheslyn Hay was in fact my grandmother who went on to have his child my fathers half sister.

Comment on Weekly News – 16 May 2010 by Marianne Clowes

Marianne Clowes — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:29:38 +0000

Dear Mr Pitchford-Pearson, Have done some research and think I may have some information for you regarding Henry Pearson – I have him as being from Cheslyn? Have other tittle tattle that may help, Regards,
Marianne

Comment on Weekly News – 16 May 2010 by Louise Canton

Louise Canton — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:17:34 +0000

Mr Pitchford Pearson,

Have some link with the Pearsons of Cheslyn, it is tentative, but may be able to turn up some info for you?
Regards, Louise

Comment on News from the past – From the Archives of the Cannock Courier 1909 by Alison Pemberton

Alison Pemberton — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:52:45 +0000

Dear Mr Pitchford-Pearson,

I may have information on this branch of the Pearson family. My mother was a Pearson before marriage and came from the Cannock area. I am not certain, but there may be a link,
Alison

Comment on Guest Book by Bruce Haycock

Bruce Haycock — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:34:43 +0000

Peter Cadman has directed me to your group. It’s most interesting!
My father was Douglas Haycock (b.31.01.1919) who was one of six boys. I’ve traced his line back to the mid 1600′s mainly via St. Luke’s parish registers and the bishop’s transcripts at Lichfield. I have a family bible with records of births back to the early 19th.c.
Family traditions, anecdotes and folklore, together with my father’s autobiography, give a wide insight into past times. There are links to various families: the Bills and the Perks, the Jones family from Bridgtown and others in the general area. One relative died in the Hawkin’s Pit cage disaster.
Regards, Bruce Haycock

Comment on Weekly News – 7 August 2011 by richard tonks

richard tonks — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:21:09 +0000

Hi so many memories and people frommy childhood in cheslyhay, and yes that was me as mentioned in what happened this week 1961 richard dennis tonks baptised by the rev wr kerry..that was a long time ago have lots of good memories of the hay….living in telford shropshire nowbut still have family living in and around cannock and cheslynhay.

Comment on Mystery Gallery by HS MYS 132

HS MYS 132 — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:53:08 +0000

This is a photo taken on a trip to Scotland organised by my mum, Joan Perks (front row middle) – my Nan (Mrs Maud Lockett) is standing to her left- not sure of the date but probably 1970s – she will be able to tell you

Comment on Guest Book by John H W Buckley

John H W Buckley — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:28:45 +0000

I have recently been researching my family tree. My great-grandfather Jonathan Buckley married Eliza Walker in 1871 and lived at various addresses in Station Street and Station Road. Both Jonathan, and his father Thomas Buckley (born Haywood 1819) were coal miners. Jonathan and Eliza had 6 children, all born in Cheslyn Hay: Sarah Elizabeth born 1872, Eliza Ann 1874, Mary Gertrude 1879, Martha Rose 1881, James Edward 1844, and my grandfather Jonathan Wilfred Buckley born in 1888. In 1911 the Rev.Shapuri Edalji wrote a glowing reference which led to his career as an Electrical Engineer with Coutaulds, Coventry.

I have traced most of the family, but have been unable to learn much about the life of James Edward Buckley. Any leads would be welcomed.

Comment on Mystery Gallery by Harry Wiggin

Harry Wiggin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:56:09 +0000

HS-MYS-126 Great photo’s
I regognise JOE BALDWIN farthest on the right back row.
Also DENNIS PEACH front row sitting 3rd from the left

Comment on News from the past – From the Archives of the Cannock Courier 1909 by claudia rothmann

claudia rothmann — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 05:00:24 +0000

Dear Stuart I find it interesting that you are so immersed in your family tree. I too am carrying out research that has led me to cheslyn. My relatives are listed in the 1700′s. I hope you find the info you seek.

Comment on Guest Book by Trevor McFarlane

Trevor McFarlane — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:10:05 +0000

FAO Jo Grant
Please contact me re the Pearsons – it appears your email address is being returned as not known.
Thanks
Trevor