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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, 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, 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, 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