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Forum: General Chat 10-11-2010, 14:09
Replies: 6
Views: 326
Posted By Maggie Q
Thank You to everyone!

Hi Everyone,
I would like to thank you all so very much for your generosity of knowledge, links, offers to meet up, history, and sharing personal stories whilst I search for my ancestors in...
Forum: Questions and Answers 09-11-2010, 01:16
Replies: 43
Views: 1,867
Posted By Maggie Q
What are Lancashire Christmas Traditions and Foods these days?

Hi Everyone,
I'm curious what your Christmas traditions are currently - old and new. My only references are books of English traditions, Charles Dickens, those totally yummy mince pies, and the...
Forum: Questions and Answers 08-11-2010, 15:19
Replies: 29
Views: 917
Posted By Maggie Q
Re: Football teams - Who are you for?

Thanks, Cashman! Lookin' forward to it!
Forum: Lost Friends / Family 08-11-2010, 13:09
Replies: 36
Views: 2,829
Posted By Maggie Q
Re: 4th generation from original Oswaldtwistle resident

HI Mez! You never can tell. I just found English relatives via Ancestry.com that have been looking and wondering about their American relatives (us) for a lifetime. It was an amazing encounter and...
Forum: Questions and Answers 07-11-2010, 16:12
Replies: 29
Views: 917
Posted By Maggie Q
Re: Football teams - Who are you for?

Love the discussion! My vote and support goes to the grassroots true grit guys - Accrington Stanley. I'm ordering my shirt and scarf! Hope to get over there sometime to see a match! Thanks for...
Forum: Lost Friends / Family 07-11-2010, 15:18
Replies: 36
Views: 2,829
Posted By Maggie Q
Re: 4th generation from original Oswaldtwistle resident

Thanks again, Everyone! Katex, the websites are fabulous! Gives a really good insight down history lane... Heys Inn - on my list of to-do's! Many thanks again, everyone!
Forum: Questions and Answers 06-11-2010, 17:05
Replies: 29
Views: 917
Posted By Maggie Q
Smile Football teams - Who are you for?

Hi Everyone,
I'm new to the Forum and an ancestor of Oswaldtwistlites. What is the choice of football teams? I must cheer for the boys and the "Home Team".
Forum: Lost Friends / Family 06-11-2010, 16:57
Replies: 36
Views: 2,829
Posted By Maggie Q
Re: 4th generation from original Oswaldtwistle resident

Thanks Garinda, Jaysay, and Tosh! Your information is a great help. Seems like most of the places my family lived are gone - except the Lord Street home. Still, it will be a dream to just be there...
Forum: Lost Friends / Family 06-11-2010, 15:21
Replies: 36
Views: 2,829
Posted By Maggie Q
Re: 4th generation from original Oswaldtwistle resident

Thanks, Jaysay! That's why I couldn't find the exact address! Hey Lane, too, is different from what used to be there, I'm sure. All the homes look fairly recent (non-Victorian). I've been mapping...
Forum: Lost Friends / Family 06-11-2010, 14:27
Replies: 36
Views: 2,829
Posted By Maggie Q
Re: 4th generation from original Oswaldtwistle resident

Thanks again everyone, for all the lovely welcomes! My family lived on Lord Street and Sun Street in Oswaldtwistle. On the census', sometimes it mentions "Back" Sun Street - not sure what that...
Forum: Lost Friends / Family 05-11-2010, 01:34
Replies: 36
Views: 2,829
Posted By Maggie Q
Re: 4th generation from original Oswaldtwistle resident

Thanks again all for such a welcome and information sharing. You've given me tons to explore and I appreciate the offers! I'd love to go to Mike Rothwell's talk at the Peel Park Pub but won't be...
Forum: Lost Friends / Family 04-11-2010, 22:34
Replies: 36
Views: 2,829
Posted By Maggie Q
Re: 4th generation from original Oswaldtwistle resident

Hmmm. Thanks Margaret! I didn't know there were more than one. I'll have to research and dig for more info. Thanks for the tip!
Forum: Lost Friends / Family 04-11-2010, 22:14
Replies: 36
Views: 2,829
Posted By Maggie Q
Re: 4th generation from original Oswaldtwistle resident

Thanks so much for your help and info! I think my family worked at the Oswaldtwistle Cotton Mill (now the Ozzy Mills?). It was within walking distance from their homes.
I'm hoping the museum there...
Forum: Lost Friends / Family 04-11-2010, 19:55
Replies: 36
Views: 2,829
Posted By Maggie Q
4th generation from original Oswaldtwistle resident

Hi Everyone,
I am the great great grandaughter from the Thompson family that lived in Oswaldtwistle and worked at the cotton mill around the 1880's. With the help of Ancestry.com, and finding you...
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