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LETTERS - GENEALOGY & FAMILY HISTORY
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Fazackerley's & Jepson's
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am researching my family tree. My grandfather on my mum's side was Thomas Fazackerley who originally was born and lived down Blackgate Lane, Tarleton and who features in your Rector's Letters section from during the war years. He then married Betty Bond from Holmeswood and they then lived down Sugar Stubbs Lane at Banks and then eventually moved to Glebe Lane at Banks. Can anyone provide me with more infomation about my grandfather's family? I know his mother was Elizabeth Fazackerley.

On my dad's side I am researching the Jepson's mainly Harry & Sarah Jepson who lived in Carr Lane from approx 1917. They had a son Charles and a daughter, Florence and they were market gardeners by trade, I believe.

If anyone could contact me even with the smallest of information, I would be grateful.

Kind Regards,

Jennifer Pullin, 4th Febuary 2008
jenpullin (at) btinternet.com

Richard Hesketh
Dear sir.
I am researching Richard Hesketh of Hesketh Bank born about 1821.
His family were Roman Catholic. Does anyone know which Catholic church was the nearest to Hesketh Bank for a baptism in about 1821.
Thank you.
Barbara Whiteside, 28th December 2007
e-mail bjw1 (at) talktalk.net

Stazicker
I am currently researching the stazicker family history. I have traced the family line back to Hugh stazicker (born 1791) who married an Anne (Banks?) born same year.

Other members are:
Richard Stazicker - born 1826, married Ellen Dutton
Hugh stazicker - born 1864, married Sarah Gregson
John Stazicker - born 1901 married Martha Wignall

Areas covered seem to be Croston, Rufford and Lathom/Burscough for this line

Would be interested in speaking with anyone who has a connection. Anyone who wishes to contact me can do so through my e-mail account rob_medway (at) hotmail.com

Robert Medway, 25th November 2007
Burrows
I see in my Hesketh Bank history booklet, that there was a headmaster at the school on Shore Rd. named Burrows. Does anyone know anything about him at all, would love to know as my single name was Burrows. Please email mbbentley (at) uk2.net
Mo Bentley, 9th November 2007
T. MELLING & SONS - CORN MILLERS OF TARLETON
Dear Sir,
A long shot, I know, but does anyone out there have a photo of Thomas Melling of T. Melling & Sons, Corn Millers, of Hesketh Lane, Tarleton. The Thomas I am trying to get a photo of was born 1859 and died 1924. He was at the mill in Rufford before 1901 before the family went to Tarleton.
Thanks,
Lesley Melling, 9th October, 2007
member (at) lmelling.freeserve.co.uk
STAZICKER
I am trying to piece together my husbands family tree,
The surname that is in your area is STAZICKER from RUFFORD, I have a HUGH STAZICKER b 1821 RUFFORD he married a ALICE DANDY 23/12/1846.
Can any one help with HUGH as the 1841 census does not have him with family, and I live near London.
Also I have discovered the BALDWIN family amongst the info.
Hope to hear soon
Amanda Schofield, 27th September 2007
caschofield (at) hotmail.com

BELL'S SHOP, TARLETON
Hello,
I have been researching my family’s history only to find a twist that leads me to ask for any assistance – Please.

My grandmother (Agnes Lilian Braithwaite, born in 1921) was sent from Brindle after the death of her mother to live and work in a shop in Tarleton. This was in the early 1930s. The shop, we think, was owned by a couple called Bell. I would like to know anything at all that might help me about the shop or the couple. Also was there a WW2 army training base at Tarleton? If so are there any more details?

We have limited knowledge and would love any help.

Rowena Swarbrick, 24th September 2007
gez.row (at) btinternet.com

Wallbank and Halsall
I am looking for descendants of Thomas and Elizabeth Wallbank and Henry and Susannah Halsall who all originated in Mere Brow / Holmes area from 1841 Census onwards. Wallbank families appear to have settled in Banks, Tarleton, Mere Brow ( Tabby Nook) and Rufford. Elizabeth was an Edmondson until marriage.

Halsall families appear to have settled in Burscough as well as the locations above. Henry & Susannah lived at Shotwood Hall and Susannah was a Caunce at time of marriage.

If you have one of the above surnames and are interested in checking if you connect please contact me.

Jean Griffiths, 4th September 2007
sandjgriffiths (at) tiscali.co.uk

Wignall Family
I would like to hear from anyone with information/stories of the Wignall family from Tarleton.
In 1841 they lived at Blackgate Lane they are William and betty with children betty, jane, john,alice, william, henry.
I have some parish records from st michaels at Croston but the records are not completed I think there may be other children.
Are there any descendants still in tarleton? Some of the family went to preston st johns parish. I am related via william`s son james who moved to wigan. Any wignall photographs would be appreciated.
Thankyou,
Keona Humphreys, 19th July 2007
humphreyshazel (at) hotmail.co.uk

Sherbourne
Dear Sir,
I am currently tracking some Sherbourne/Sherburn ancestors who lived almost exclusively in Eccleston and wondered if anyone had found any connection with the Sherbournes of Stonyhurst. Is anyone able to confirm a connection for me and clarify where that connection lies?
Many thanks,
Veronica Millington, 19th June 2007
vmillington (at) girls.bolton.sch.uk

Holcroft
Dear Editor
Whilst researching my past I came across the deaths in 1935 of two girls Frances Holcroft aged 19 and Margaret holcroft aged 20 from Tarleton, who died at the same time. Iam a holcroft and I feel I may be related somewhere along the line.
Yours faithfully,
Stan Holcroft - 19th June 2007
stanholcroft (at) hotmail.com

Turner Family Tree
Sir
I write in the hope that you or your readers may be of some assistance to me. I am trying to trace my Family Tree and have got back to 1807 When Thomas Turner was born. I know he lived and worked in the Lock Keepers Cottage on Hesketh Lane and was married to a lady by the name of Betty (Elizabeth) in 1831. They had a number of children by the names of Ann, Elizabeth, Richard, Thomas, William and John. I have been unable to trace any further back please could you be of any assistance in this?
Regards
Allan Miles-Turner 18th May 2002
allan_1983a (at) hotmail.com
FAIRCLOUGH
I'm researching my FAIRCLOUGH Lancashire line. Along with the Standish and Banastre families (intermarried with Fairclough), and several others, they held a share in Shevington manor. The Faircloughs were the main residents there for some time, according to the British History online site, and they inherited their share in the estate from Margery Witte, wife of Robert Del Fairclough b 1300s.
I would be grateful for information on the following:
1. Shevington Manor - especially a photograph and map.
2. BANASTRE family, especially MARGARET BANASTRE, (siblings Hugh, Ralph, Geoffrey) who married SIR RALPH DE FAIRCLOUGH b. abt 1380.
3. Photo/map of Walton le Dale manor, home of Margaret Banastre
4. WYLOT DAGEL and family, (grandfather of Alice and Almarica. Latter married earliest Fairclough found to date: JOHN DEL FAIRCLOUGH,b mid 200s(?))
5. Platt's or Fairclough's house (Simonswood)- found one reference to it 1200s, but no further info
6. Fairclough's land (also one reference 1200s, no further info)

Will be happy to publiish research when complete. Also happy to share with other researchers now.
Thanks,
Shelly Haley 29th April 2007
email sjhaley (at) shaw.ca

HORNBY
Dear Editor,
I am trying to find details of the Hornby family from which I’m related. I have details of Hornby’s living in Hesketh Bank from 1841-1901, but not much more after that. Primarily I seeking details of anyone related to my line.

Grandfather: Edmund Hornby – born 1898 (Wife Ellen Woods) – Walmer Bridge
Great Grandfather: Edmund Hornby – born 1874 (Wife Ada Jane Winn) – Back Lane End
Great Great Grandfather: Thomas Hornby – born 1842 (Wife Mary Cookson) – Farmer Southport Rd Farm ?
Great Great Great Grandfather: Edmund Hornby – born 1805 (Wife Sarah Wignall) – Farmer on Shore Side

Hoping that some of your readers may be able to help.
Regards
Mark H. Wilkinson, (Haarlem, Netherlands), 22nd February 2007
Email: Mark.Wilkinson (at) chello.nl

SOODLES FARM
Dear Editor
I am trying to locate a farm where the Soodles lived back in the 1940's.
I feel that it was in the Tarleton area but it was not the farm that is identified on the current OS map as "Soodles Farm" The farm I remember was on a very narrow lake that ended at the farm gate. There was a very old Catholic church a very sort distance on the same lane and only a very short distance from the farm. The feeling that it was near Taleton is based only on the fact that my parents used to visit the Soodles when we were driving from Formby to either Preston or Blackpool. The farm was only a short detour off the main road but I can't retrace the trip on current maps because there have been a number of new highways built since I was there in the 40s & 50s
Can anyone help me in this project?
Thank You
Patrick Flanagan, (Canada), 14th February 2007
jpf1942 (at) yahoo.ca
HESKETH FAMILY TREE
Dear Editor,
I am trying to find the parents of my x3 Great Grandmother, Elizabeth HESKETH, who married George CLITHEROE in Leyland in 1786, making her year of birth about 1766. If anyone can help, I would be most grateful.
Yours sincerely,
Sally Thomson (Codford, Wiltshire), 21st January 2007
homeclose (at) aol.com
CHAPEL COTTAGES
Dear Editor,
I am researching my family tree and trying to find the location of my mother's place of birth in 1920.
Her birth certificate gives the address as 126 Chapel cottages, Tarleton.My research shows a Chapel road in Hesketh Bank.Could this be the location of chapel cottages ?
I would be most grateful if anyone with local knowledge could help me with this.
Mike Hopley, 9th January 2007
Email m.mthopley (at) btopenworld.com
Cooksons of Tarleton
Dear Sir,
I am researching my family history. My maiden name is Cookson and I have traced my three times great grandfather James Cookson who was born in Tarleton in 1811. In the 1841 census he and his wife Mary and two children lived in Sollom (or Solom) Locks. I would be delighted if anyone out there has any information to add to my collection.
With thanks,
Lynda Clark (nee Cookson)
Email lynda.clark3 (at) ntlworld.com
Iddon - Titmouse Brow, Hesketh Bank
I am researching the history of the 3 Titmouse Brow cottages on behalf of my mother Gwen Iddon (nee Stevens) who was brought up in the end cottage, now known as 4 The Brow. I have copies of the sale catalogue of 1915 when I believe my maternal grandfather Richard Iddon purchased the two cottages either end of the row. The one now known as 4 The Brow was occupied by my Grandmother Mrs Elsie Stevens (nee Iddon) until she passed away recently. I grew up understanding that the cottages were original built as a single dwelling inn and that there had been building on that site since at least the 1630s part of which may or may not be incorporated in the current building/s. The cellar and the well in the cellar are certainly consistent with this theory. The original inn would have preceded the Hesketh Arms by a couple of hundred years. We believe the inn was called the George & Dragon. If anyone has any further information we would be grateful.

I am also looking into the branch of Iddon's related on my maternal grandmothers side, information on this would be very welcome,
Regards,
Paul Iddon (formerly Edmondson) 22nd June 2006
email psyquopath (at) blueyonder.co.uk
Boond, Bond and Becconsall
Dear Editor,
My home is in Mesa, Arizona USA where the temperature yesterday was a cool 112 f. But my family roots come from Tarleton, I am interested in learning more about the family and finding if any from the same family are still there.
According to our family pedigree chart, Nicholas Boond was born about 1699 "of Hesketh, Cum Becconsall, It is recorded that he died 21 May 1748 "of Holmeswood, Croston, Lancahsire. He married about 1724 to a woman named Elizabeth with no last name. They had children, one of whom was John Boond. That son, married Ellen Hough who was born in Croston 15 May 1760. One son, James Bond [here there is a change in spelling] married Elizabeth Becconsall. Elizabeths father was William Becconsall "of Homes, Tarleton, Lancashire and his father of the same location. Is there any individual there who may be a decendent of these individuals. I would like to correspond with them.

Kenneth J. Bond
email kbond4 (at) aol.com
Cookson
Dear Editor,
Help! I am researching my Father's ancestors the "Cookson family ". In particular I am interested in any information on my Gt Gt Grandparents .... John Cookson born approx 1826 married to Elizabeth Margaret Ashcroft and living in Sollom. They, I am told, had ten children of which Thomas, my Gt Grandfather (born 1862) married Alice Caunce (born 1869) at Tarleton Holy Trinity in 1896 and lived also in Sollom. I would love to hear from any readers with a similar interest. Thanks.

Jeni Yates 23rd April 2006

email. Tizforme (at) aol.com
Bonney
Dear Editor,
I came across your website via Google. I'm researching my family, and two of my great aunts married twins called George and Donald Bonney, in London. One of their sons was an film and TV actor called John Bonney. I'm having scant succes finding information, so in desperation I typed 'Bonney twins' into Google and it took me to your RECTOR'S WEEKLY NEWS August 26th 1942. It's a complete shot in the dark, but I wondered if my relatives rang any bells with any of your readers?
Thanks,
Leonie Williams, Llangollen, North Wales, 23rd March 2006
beadzbiz (at) aol.com

Silcock's Fair Photos
Dear Sir,
I wonder if any of your readers remember or have photographs of (Herbert) Silcock's fair visiting Tarleton in the 1940s? My parents, Ted (son of Herbert) and Annietta (nee Williams) were married at Tarleton Parish Church on the 12th June 1946.

My brother Edward John Silcock (b.10 July 1948) and myself Anita (b.5 September 1950) were christened there too, and the people of Tarleton always made us feel as if we belonged to the village. We always loved going to Tarleton as children because of the warm welcome we received.

My parents are in fragile health, but hopefully will be celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary this year at: Caravan No 8, Fairview Caravan Site, Bag Lane, Atherton, Greater Manchester M46 OAP.

As they may not be well enough to visit Tarleton itself, we would love to compile an album of photographs and memories for them, and wonder if your readers/website may be able to help? The history of the fairground is part of the history of the village, and I can remember my parents speaking of John Webster and Bill Hull, and I remember visiting Lester and Phoebe Stazicker (I may have spelt these incorrectly), probably in the 1970s?

If you are unable to help yourself, we should be grateful if you could suggest any contacts who may. Many thanks for any help you can offer. Please email anitaland (at) gmail.com

Sincerely,
Anita Layland (nee Silcock), 7th March 2006

Dandy
Dear Editor,
I was wondering if there is anyone in Hesketh Bank or the surrounding areas who is related to my Grandmother Louisa Dandy. My e-mail address is lizmccutcheon (at) hotmail.com if there is anyone with any information.
Kind Regards,
Liz McCutcheon, 25th November 2005

Rimmer
I am tracing my named family line RIMMER, Ihave traced them to MERE BROW from about 1742 onwards. My grandfather moved to BLACKBURN around about 1900 ,and my father moved to BLACKPOOL around 1940. I was wondering if anybody in MERE BROW with the the name RIMMER who is interested in the name RIMMER would care to give me a ring on 01253 792446 and have a chat, you never know, we might have something in common.
THANKING YOU
Dave Rimmer, 12th November 2005
Maghull to North Meols?
Is it possible for a couple living in Maghull to be married in North Meols? I have a tentative result from the Pallots register for Henry Meadows and Hannah Sutton who married in 1790, they were the parents of Mary Meadows baptised Maghull 1811.
I know I will have to search the Maghull registers but I'm trying for a shortcut first.
Thanks :-)
Joan White, 11th November 2005
James Wareing of Bank Hall
Dear Editor,
I have a request for information about a descendant of mine. James Wareing of Bank Hall. He would have lived in the estate as a servant during 1800 - 1850. The date is only suggested. William Henry Wareing (James fourth son) emigrated to Australia in about 1840. When William died in 1957, his obituary read that he was the fourth son of the late James Wareing of Bank Hall, Lancashire. Any assistance would be most appreciated.
Sincerely,
Marc Bennier, 20th October 2005
marc.bennier (at) dsto.defence.gov.au

Lillias Stephen
Information required on family of the following
Lillias Margaret Stephen who married Leonard Ball. Lillias was living in 1994 in Tarleton.
They had 2 children....Rhona & Keith who apparently had a horticultural business, growing tomatoes, I believe.
Any info welcome.
Alex Beattie, 11th October 2005
alex.beattie106 (at) virgin.net

SOUTHWORTH - SUTTON 1832-1835 Tarleton births
Dear Editor,
Please post my inquiry for information on the parents of John Southworth and his wife Alice Sutton. John & Alice were both born in Tarleton, Lancashire, England in the early to mid 1830's according to census schedules of 1861, 1871 & 1881. They married 21 June 1857 St. John Parish, Lancashire Co. I will be happy to share information on this couple and their family. Thank you for your efforts!
Judith LuMaye, 10th October 2005.
juwilly (at) new.rr.com
Watkinsons of Tarleton
Dear Editor,
I am researching the Watkinson family, James Watkinson was baptized 15 May 1831 in the parish church of Tarleton, Holy Trinity, according to the microfilm I've read from Salt Lake City(Mormons). He was the son of Isabella Watkinson, spinister. I also found her baptism record there, 8 Jan 1809, daughter of Henry Watkinson, James married 20 Jan 1857 at Holy Trinity, to Alice Robinson. I've been told Hold Trinity that stands now wasn't built until 1881 or 1888. Was there an older Holy Trinity or could have another church had that same name? On the microfilm it plainly reads Holy Trinity Register, can anyone explain to me about this church. Any help will greatly be appreciated. I live in a small town of Billings in the state of Missouri in the US. Thanks for your time.
Sincerely,
Helen Henson, 26th September 2005
hthenson (at) mchsi.com
Heskeths Of Lathom
Hello,
I wonder if you may be able to help me?
My name is Peter Hesketh and I have been trying to trace my ancestors. I believe that my grandfather John Hesketh was born in Ormskirk sometime between July 1880 and July 1881.
It states on his marriage certificate that he was 22 when the marriage took place in July 1903 in Liverpool and his father is named as John on the certificate. This would mean that he was born between these dates July 1880 and July 1881
On research I could only find a John Henry Hesketh who was born in August 1880 in Lathom.I suppose that he could have dropped the Henry in later years.
I was in Ormskirk and Lathom last week but was unable to visit the registry office as they could not fit me in for an appointment.I also tried to visit the Church at Newburgh but this was locked up and the vicar was not available and the same thing at the Ormskirk parish church.
What I wanted to check out was to see if there was any other entries for a birth or christening of a John Hesketh in the Ormskirk district between July 1880 and July 1881as if there is not then I will have found the correct John Hesketh and I can the continue with my search. I would be most grateful for any help or assistance that you can give me.

Kind Regards,
Peter Hesketh, New Milton, Hampshire. 10th June 2005
peter.hesketh (at) btinternet.com

Wignall Ancestors
Hello
I am trying to find out more about my ancestors.
My great grandfather was Richard Whittle Wignall, he was born in Hesketh Bank in 1866. I have a lot of info about him from 1881 onwards but i would like to find out more about my ancestors earlier life and I would love to hear from any readers who may be able to help.
My great grandfathers parents were Robert Wignall born about 1834 in either Hesketh Bank or Hesketh cum Becconsall and i have recently found out that his wife was a Betty Sharples.
I do know that there were Wignalls in the area ( and maybe there still are ) so I would like to ask your readers if anyone recognizes any of my ancestors and perhaps i can then tie in my ancestors to the Wignalls from Hesketh Bank?
Susan Monkhouse, Pennsylvania, USA, 29th March 2005
britsuzy444 (at) verizon.net

Taylor Family Tree
I have been doing the Taylor famliy tree as part of my partner side of the famliy.
My parter name is Gerald Travis, his grandmother was Sara Hilda Taylor born 1889 in lathom Lancashire, her father was James Taylor born 1851 in Hesketh Bank and her mother was Jane Rimmer born 1853 also from Hesketh Bank, James's father was James Taylor born 1821 and Jane Hull (was married before Hull was her madam name) broth born in Tarleton Lancashire, then the Taylor go back until 1700 in Tarleton. I hae been useing the Census from 1871 to 1901 for this family and have a copy, I would be intersed in anything you may have also. I do have the photo of the Taylor grave stone of James taylor born 1821, but only the one side, I was told it has other name on, I was wonding if any of his Children's name were on this stione or near, I know most moved to Lathom, that of the boy's, but may be the Girls stayed behind as in the 1871 census his mother Mary Robert's wife was still alive, if Robert and Mary are also barried in the same plaice, it would aslo be nice to know. I do have photo of this famliy James born 1851 Hesketh Bank if you would like them, to help with your History, or anything you may feel I could help With.
Your's
Pauline Chapman, 13th March 2005

DANDY
To whom it may concern:
We believe that a branch of the Dandy family from the Lanreath Registries in Cornwall may have emigrated to Lancashire. Is there a Dandy family member who could contact us by e mail (amanda1 (at) lslink.com)
Thank you.
William Roger Dandy & Amanda Dandy, 7th March 2005
Dear Sir,
Re: Johnson Family in Tarleton and Hesketh Bank Areas
 
During my research into my family tree I have discovered that my 3rd great-grandfather was a William Johnson who was born in around 1820 (although this birth date is inconsistent according to various census information) in Tarleton.
William Johnson was certainly a busy man! I have, so far, found 12 children of his and his wife, Alice (born in Hesketh), and a further 56 grand-children. He was also a grocer and carrier, with a shop in Shore Side (now Shore Road) – I believe no.4. He ran this shop at least between 1861 and 1901. I have yet to find his year of death.

In the table below I have summarised some details of his children.

Child Name

Birth Year (*)

Spouse

Occupation in 1901

Location in 1901

Comments

Sarah

1842

1.    ???? Moss

2.    William Iddon

 

Hesketh?

At least 8 children

William

1843

Ann E.

Colliery banksman.

610, St.Helen's Road (Johnson Row), Westhoughton, Lancashire.

At least 12 children

Edmond

1846

none found

 

 

died before 1871?

John

1847

Ann

horse keeper for foundry.

12 Birley St, Blackburn.

Direct ancestor of undersigned.

At least 8 children

Jeffry

1851

Rebecca

Farmer.

103, Liverpool Road, Irlam.

At least 9 children

James

1853

Ann

not found

not found

 

Maria(h)

1857

William Taylor

 

77, Blackbank Street, Bolton

Only (!) 3 children found

Thomas

1859

Elizabeth

Coachman - not domestic.

28, Wallace Street, Barrow-in-Furness.

At least 12 children

Richard

1861

 

not found

not found

Died as a child?

Margaret

1863

not found

not found

not found

 

Alice

1867

not found

not found

not found

 

Richard

1871

not found

not found

not found

 

(*) – may not be exact due to inaccuracies in census data

There are still many gaps in my database and will be only too glad to hear from anybody who can contribute anything regarding the Johnsons of Tarleton and Hesketh. I am aware that there were many Johnson families in the area in the 19th century, but we cannot expect too easy a jig-saw puzzle!

Yours faithfully,
Ian S. McNulty, 2nd January 2005
Vedbendvej 29, DK-2900 Hellerup, Denmark
email: mcnulty (at) mail.tele.dk

Dear Editor,
I am trying to find out more about my wife's ancestors.
I can go back as far as a Thomas Forshaw, Mantle Manufacturer, of Manchester, born about 1855; married Mary Hyde in 1877. It seems that the Forshaws came from Crossens, but they all seem to be either Harry or Jane which is confusing! I have one note of a Forshaw who was a tailor in the middle of the century, but cannot put him in the picture yet. One ancestor is supposed to have been a miller, but I can find no reference to him.
Perhaps someone there may be able to help?
Yours sincerely,
Dr. E. Clark, 20th December 2004
Perth, W. Australia (email eldredc (at) martchat.net.au)
 
TAYLORS & EDMONDSONS
I am researching both sides of my family. The Edmondsons - my grandfather was John, his brothers Harry, William and Robert with sister Lizzie came from Tarleton and on the other side, my paternal grandfather Thomas Taylor (married Ann(e) Rigby was a railway guard. Son James was my father who moved to Leyland and Uncles George and John (Arden Lea Nurseries, Moss Lane) and Auntie Linda (married Jack Townsley, ex Bill Hull body builder). Cousins Duncan, Graham and Neil still reside in Hesketh Bank/Hunded End.
I would be grateful for any information especially where Grandfather Thomas Taylor originated from, possibly Southport. Any and all information please to alectaylor1936 (at) onetel.com.
James Alec Taylor, 8th December, 2004

LEADBETTER / RAMS HEAD, TARLETON
Dear Editor,
My 9th great grandfather Peter Leadbetter was born 1583 at Ormskirk in 1608 he married Margaret Banister who was born about 1590 at Bank Hall, Bretherton. One of their sons, Henry Leadbetter (my 8th great grandfather) was born 1617 at Ormskirk, he married Mary Sutch in 1640 and built a farmhouse on Banister land at Tarleton. He put a datestone over the door which reads H 1640 L. This farmhouse later became The Rams Head Inn. I have been told that the datestone is still in situ. I have over 350 Leadbetters in my family tree all originating from Ormskirk, Croston, North Meols and surrounding areas before they moved to Fleetwood to help establish the fishing industry there.

I have gathered a lot of the above information from a book written by Frank Leadbetter called the Leadbetter Papers.

If any of your readers has any more information on the farmhouse I would be most interested.
Email carolshutt (at) aol.com

Best wishes,
Carol Shuttleworth
, 15th Jan 2003

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