Found you site searching for information on Staffordshire brickworks and found it intertesting.
I would be pleased to hear about anything regarding the Hawkins Colliery and Brickworks project and anything else regarding brickmaking.
Many thanks
on 06 Sep 2010 at 1283778947UTCC Marlene Horan-Clancy
Re: 10/10/1908
Sudden Death at Great Wyrley Colliery
The witness in this article is my Grandfather
Thomas Pepper, horse fettler.
On the 1911 census my father George Pepper lived in the colliery yard at Great Wyrley with his father Thomas and his mother Frances.
My Grandparents are buried in Great Wyrley Cemetery. My Grandfather died as a result of a mining accident at the Silverwood Colliery Rotherham 1932.
I would appreciate it if anyone had further information.
Regards
Marlene Horan-Clancy
on 08 Sep 2010 at 1283914627UTCC Peter Cadman
My grandfather was a miner at Hawkins Colliery for 40+ years and my father was a surface worker for a number of years. I have in my possession a silver trophy and medal presented to my dad, being a member of the winning soccer team competing for the T.A.Hawkins & Sons LTD. Challenge Cup, by Major O.C Hawkins sometime in the 1930s. I have other documents and photos relating to the 1930\40s era.
on 25 Sep 2010 at 1285429100UTCC Gena Neville (nee Harvey)
My Dad, who sadly passed away in November, 2007, was Raymond (Ray) Harvey.He was born and bred in Station Street and his Dad was Walter Harvey, coalmerchant. I would love any information anyone has regarding either the Harvey family or the Hickman family (my Grandma was Rachel Lydia (Lily) Harvey.
I am a relative of the Griffiths family, related to the Daces and friend of the Ridgways. In Chelyn Hay. Where I myself grew up. would love a copy of the book, Were can I buy one. thank you Sue
on 23 Jan 2011 at 1295789633UTCC Lisa Elson
I was wondering if it is at all possible for me to use this “guest book” link to ask a question about the Whitehouse’s in cheslyn hay ? If this is at all possible then please email me. The enquiry is about James Whitehouse born in Cheslyn hay in 1835 who was father of Handel Whitehouse (my great great grandfather) born in 1866 cheslyn Hay.
Kind regards
Lisa
on 07 Feb 2011 at 1297047990UTCC sheila ridgway
hello my dad was ted ridgway ( edwin austin ) i was born on the village my dad was the shunter on tony loco 301 . i remember lots that went on in our village i was wondering if enyone as the pictures of the carnation the float i was on with mary massey mary used to put a xmas party on at hawkins club . i also had my pic taken on the swing in cheslynhay park when i was 9 and vera pringle was pushing me i know the express and star took the pics . my aunty ivy beadsmoor lived in dundalk lane she grew buetiffull flowers to put on show. my sister joan was the blossem queen when she was 5 i would love to hear from enyone who remembers me from little wood rd lane and littlewood rd . regards sheila
on 31 Mar 2011 at 1301556651UTCC mark pepper
he is buried in wryley bank i have been to his grave.
I am currently researching my family tree and Cheslyn Hay appears regularly on my father’s side of the family. The area that fascinates me is Dace’s Lot/The Lot where I have discovered both Beasleys and Daces in the mid to late 1800s. If anyone has any information on the area or links with Beasley or Dace I would be delighted to hear.
Many thanks
Mary
on 14 Apr 2011 at 1302759838UTCC Stuart Pitchford Pearson
Dear Trefor.
I am looking through the “Guest Book” and found Lisa Elson is looking for the Whitehouse family. In our searches for the Pearson Family we have some Whitehouses and if Lisa would care to contact us I will send what we have on William Whitehouse Died 1892 age 74 Emma Whitehouse died 1876 and Eliza Shaw (1st Marriage 2nd Marriage Pearson) daughter of James Whitehouse died 1899 age 78.
ATB
Stuart
on 19 May 2011 at 1305784296UTCC Yvonne Clark
I am trying to find any information on the BATE FAMILY,ISAIAH & SOPHIA BATE , they had a son MATTHEW he married a ELIZA Whitehouse.
Isaiah died in a Mining accident in 1864.
Can anyone tell me were I can find where Isaiah is buried ? His daughter Eliza was my great grandmother.
I would appreciate it if anyone had further information or who can help me.
Thanks for your time.
Kind Regards: Yvonne ( From OZ)
on 23 May 2011 at 1306124379UTCC Ian Lawson
Old Weekly Update – 4 April 2010
Reference this newsletter, the Great Wyrley teacher was Bob Pointon NOT Pointer
on 22 Jun 2011 at 1308763476UTCC Tim Plant
My dad, Leslie Plant, was from Cheslyn Hay. He was born about November 1923 and had a brother Jim, a brother Ray and a sister (?). I don’t have a lot of information or names of his parents. My wife and I are visiting England in Sep 11 and would love to go to Cheslyn Hay to see where he was born and brought up. He moved to Canada in the 1930s. If anyone has any info, please let me know. My email is timary@sympatico.ca.
Thank you,
Tim Plant
on 23 Jun 2011 at 1308792002UTCC Tim Plant
Just to add to my original comments, my dad’s sister was called Sybil.
on 18 Jul 2011 at 1311003469UTCC Pam Jukes
Hello from New Zealand.
I am researching my Ridgway [Essington] and Whitehouse [Cheslyn hay] ancestors and am interested in William Whitehouse, 1818. I think his father was Samuel Whitehouse. My great grandfather was Bernard Whitehouse, 1843,son of William. Bernard’s daughter, Ethel Wilkins Whitehouse [married name Ridgway] was my grandmother. I wonder if anyone can help me find out anything about William or Samuel? Thankyou.
on 01 Dec 2011 at 1322702692UTCC Jo Grant
Am looking to find relations that lived in Cheslyn around the time of 1870′s. There were several Pearsons mentioned and I notice that “Stuart Pitchford Pearson” has information on certain Pearsons. Would be happy to find out more. Thanks.
FAO Jo Grant
Please contact me re the Pearsons – it appears your email address is being returned as not known.
Thanks
Trevor
on 15 Dec 2011 at 1323926925UTCC John H W Buckley
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.
Found you site searching for information on Staffordshire brickworks and found it intertesting.
I would be pleased to hear about anything regarding the Hawkins Colliery and Brickworks project and anything else regarding brickmaking.
Many thanks
Re: 10/10/1908
Sudden Death at Great Wyrley Colliery
The witness in this article is my Grandfather
Thomas Pepper, horse fettler.
On the 1911 census my father George Pepper lived in the colliery yard at Great Wyrley with his father Thomas and his mother Frances.
My Grandparents are buried in Great Wyrley Cemetery. My Grandfather died as a result of a mining accident at the Silverwood Colliery Rotherham 1932.
I would appreciate it if anyone had further information.
Regards
Marlene Horan-Clancy
My grandfather was a miner at Hawkins Colliery for 40+ years and my father was a surface worker for a number of years. I have in my possession a silver trophy and medal presented to my dad, being a member of the winning soccer team competing for the T.A.Hawkins & Sons LTD. Challenge Cup, by Major O.C Hawkins sometime in the 1930s. I have other documents and photos relating to the 1930\40s era.
My Dad, who sadly passed away in November, 2007, was Raymond (Ray) Harvey.He was born and bred in Station Street and his Dad was Walter Harvey, coalmerchant. I would love any information anyone has regarding either the Harvey family or the Hickman family (my Grandma was Rachel Lydia (Lily) Harvey.
Many thanks.
I am a relative of the Griffiths family, related to the Daces and friend of the Ridgways. In Chelyn Hay. Where I myself grew up. would love a copy of the book, Were can I buy one. thank you Sue
I was wondering if it is at all possible for me to use this “guest book” link to ask a question about the Whitehouse’s in cheslyn hay ? If this is at all possible then please email me. The enquiry is about James Whitehouse born in Cheslyn hay in 1835 who was father of Handel Whitehouse (my great great grandfather) born in 1866 cheslyn Hay.
Kind regards
Lisa
hello my dad was ted ridgway ( edwin austin ) i was born on the village my dad was the shunter on tony loco 301 . i remember lots that went on in our village i was wondering if enyone as the pictures of the carnation the float i was on with mary massey mary used to put a xmas party on at hawkins club . i also had my pic taken on the swing in cheslynhay park when i was 9 and vera pringle was pushing me i know the express and star took the pics . my aunty ivy beadsmoor lived in dundalk lane she grew buetiffull flowers to put on show. my sister joan was the blossem queen when she was 5 i would love to hear from enyone who remembers me from little wood rd lane and littlewood rd . regards sheila
he is buried in wryley bank i have been to his grave.
I am currently researching my family tree and Cheslyn Hay appears regularly on my father’s side of the family. The area that fascinates me is Dace’s Lot/The Lot where I have discovered both Beasleys and Daces in the mid to late 1800s. If anyone has any information on the area or links with Beasley or Dace I would be delighted to hear.
Many thanks
Mary
Dear Trefor.
I am looking through the “Guest Book” and found Lisa Elson is looking for the Whitehouse family. In our searches for the Pearson Family we have some Whitehouses and if Lisa would care to contact us I will send what we have on William Whitehouse Died 1892 age 74 Emma Whitehouse died 1876 and Eliza Shaw (1st Marriage 2nd Marriage Pearson) daughter of James Whitehouse died 1899 age 78.
ATB
Stuart
I am trying to find any information on the BATE FAMILY,ISAIAH & SOPHIA BATE , they had a son MATTHEW he married a ELIZA Whitehouse.
Isaiah died in a Mining accident in 1864.
Can anyone tell me were I can find where Isaiah is buried ? His daughter Eliza was my great grandmother.
I would appreciate it if anyone had further information or who can help me.
Thanks for your time.
Kind Regards: Yvonne ( From OZ)
Old Weekly Update – 4 April 2010
Reference this newsletter, the Great Wyrley teacher was Bob Pointon NOT Pointer
My dad, Leslie Plant, was from Cheslyn Hay. He was born about November 1923 and had a brother Jim, a brother Ray and a sister (?). I don’t have a lot of information or names of his parents. My wife and I are visiting England in Sep 11 and would love to go to Cheslyn Hay to see where he was born and brought up. He moved to Canada in the 1930s. If anyone has any info, please let me know. My email is timary@sympatico.ca.
Thank you,
Tim Plant
Just to add to my original comments, my dad’s sister was called Sybil.
Hello from New Zealand.
I am researching my Ridgway [Essington] and Whitehouse [Cheslyn hay] ancestors and am interested in William Whitehouse, 1818. I think his father was Samuel Whitehouse. My great grandfather was Bernard Whitehouse, 1843,son of William. Bernard’s daughter, Ethel Wilkins Whitehouse [married name Ridgway] was my grandmother. I wonder if anyone can help me find out anything about William or Samuel? Thankyou.
Am looking to find relations that lived in Cheslyn around the time of 1870′s. There were several Pearsons mentioned and I notice that “Stuart Pitchford Pearson” has information on certain Pearsons. Would be happy to find out more. Thanks.
FAO Jo Grant
Please contact me re the Pearsons – it appears your email address is being returned as not known.
Thanks
Trevor
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.