Please Identify - Page 2

Marilyn J Wright · 15-03-2006, 16:28

I'm fairly certain that this is a picture of our Great great Grandparents. Their Grand daughter was our mother Evelyn Haythornwhite she also lived in Ormerod Street with my Grandfather another William Albert She had two brothers James Albert, yet another William Albert and a sister called Eliizabeth. My mother was the youngest of the four. Evelyn continued to live in Ormerod street after her marriage to our father George South.

accypete · 27-09-2007, 22:22

Hi NSHA
I found this in I think the 1881 census William and Elizabeth (Betty) Haythornwhite and 8 children living at 202 Richmond Hill street Accy.
All born in Accrington
Ive attached the census form ,I hope you can read it ....William was an Iron Planer.

Whilst we're on the iron "bit" does any one know the names of the the irons works that used to be in Accy?

nsha · 29-09-2007, 22:56

Hi Accypete,

Many thanks accypete for your reply and inflormation. This is a great forum and through my post I was contacted by Marilyn J Wright who is a descendent of William and Elizabeth. It was wonderful to find relations who if it was not for this forum, I would never have know.

I live in Australia and last year when I was in Accrington I was most fortunate in meeting up with Marilyn and her sister Irene.

talentedbutslow · 30-09-2007, 13:35

I am always impressed by the great spirit of help all the members give to a request for information......It,s a pleasure to belong here.....Well done everyone....

Tal

Atarah · 24-10-2007, 07:47

Only just found this photo, and although I am only guessing, feel sure this is NOT Accrington. I have sifted through many many photos of old Accrington, but the style of the steps makes me think the photo was not taken in this town.

Atarah

MITZY · 25-10-2007, 21:43

I know this is off thread but Atarah your link comes up with a message page cannot be found.

nsha · 31-10-2007, 06:13

Hi Atarah,
Thank you for your reply re my 'photo, I have since found out that my great grandparents did live in other areas of Lancashire before they settled in Accrington. Probably due to the work with the proliferation of the cotton mills. I suggest the photo was taken in or near Manchester, it does seen to be a grandeous background for any smaller town. They did live in rural Lancashire at one time, in the Ribble valley I think, I have met a cousin of mine only recently and this information was supplied to me. However again many thanks for your interest and reply.