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As early as 1861 that I know off and past 1901. I'll check the complete details tomorrow ...son asleep on my bed, so can't turn light on to check folder at mo ! I KNOW they lived at 95 Hyde Road and later at another house on Hyde Road ... but I'll check within daylight tomorrow ! The woman who gave birth to me was born in Denton ... so was her father, my darlin Grandad.... James Shawcross ! Dancer x

My ggrandfather worked as a Hatter on Hyde Road in Denton for 20+ years, Grannie as well before she went nuts! Denton was where dear Daddy was born. So quite probably, any particular time period?

OK then Lou .... !!! Anything on Shawcross's in the Denton area ? especially ... Hyde Road area of Denton ..... Hat Manufacturers. Dancer x

Lou, That's great - thanks!! Forgot to say, George's wife was Mary. Maggie P.S. All the kids seem to have been christened at St Michael's Ashton.

Hi Kathryn Believe me, the houses on Currier Lane are all ancient! Maggie Katherine Street still stands today, I actually grew up 2 streets away so have lots of old photos from that area. will some stuff sorted out for both of you! Lou

Lou, Only address I have is for George when he was widowed and living as a boarder at the house where he was to die in 1867, 91 Catherine Street, Ashton under Lyne. His kids were Ellis (male), James, Henry, John, Amelia and Hannah. As far as I know Amelia died without marrying, and Hannah married Thomas Strange Norton. Thanks, Maggie

Lou you are a star ! I have the birth certificate of one of their children and the death certificate of another,but all it says is Currier Lane,no number.The period they lived there was between 1854 and 1863 after then they emigrated to Australia.Are there any houses that old on Currier Lane today ? If not I would be ever so grateful for just a general picture if you are sure it is no trouble. I shall send you my email address.thank you ,Kath

Hi Kathryn Well Currier Lane still stands today, my children were all baptised at the church on Currier Lane. St Michael's is still the central parish church for the area although the graveyard was removed to create a bypass and a roundabout a number of years ago. Let me know whether you have any numbers for Currier Lane. I don't have any pics of Currier Lane but can easily take some for you. I'm sure that I have a few of the church, all my 'local' ancestors were married and baptised there too! Lou

Hello,hope you see this message.The ancestors I have from Ashton lived on Currier Lane,which I have been unable to find on the 1861 census.The names of the ancestors were Thomas Sims,his wife was Elizabeth Cummins before they married.They married at St Michaels Parish church .Any pics of Currier Lane or St Michaels church?They would be greatly appreciated

Hi Maggie Do you have any addresses for your Saville family? Ashton's quite a large place and there are a number of Saville families in the area thru the census Lou

After 10 years of searching I found out I am related by marriage to the Saville family of Ashton under Lyne - Amelia Saville born 1821 was the first name I found, but couldn't work out how she fitted into my family, until I found that her sister Hannah married the brother of my great great grandmother. The Savilles have an impressive family history at www(.)familysearch(.)org If there are any pictures of the Savilles I would be very interestested to see them. Thanks, Maggie P.S. In about 1833, the family were in Dukinfield.

Hi Joan I'll see what I have for around the Mill Lane area. Send me your postal addie off site and I'll get some stuff copied for you Lou

Hi Susan Bombay Street is still standing! It's just off the Penny Meadow so see the message to Kevin above! Send me your postal addie off site and I'll sort some copies out for you Lou

Hi Graeme I'm not quite sure what it is that you're after. Mail me direct if you want and I'll see if I can help Lou

Hi Hilary Yep, got some shots of Saddleworth and Uppermill including ones of the station. I actually go up there quite regularly, both places are absolutely divine. Need to win the lotto to LIVE there, mind you, but they have some wicked craft shops and a lot of the original mills are still standing but have been converted into either apartments or craft centres. Ok, I'm rambling now......I can always take my camera the next time I go up if there's anything in particular you would like! Lou

Hello Lou, Thanks for your offer. My family is Knowles from Ashton under Lyne. They lived in Mill Lane until 1891. If you have any info that would be great. Regards Joan

Hi Hilary Add them, if I've got them, I'll get them to you! Lou

Lou, I don't like to ask as I live in Australia, but I'm wondering if you have any pictures of Bombay Street, Ashton under Lyne. My Ibbotson branch lived there in 1881. I would love to see any photos of the area. Let me know if you are willing to send them if I pay the postage. Susan

Hi Lou, I am trying to find any more info on a Ralph and Elizabeth Clough who were marr. Jan 21 1821 in Lancashire and had 2 children that I know of. 1. Ralph b. 1829 who married a Jane Hulley Jan.16 1848 at Manchester Cathedral. Before arriving in Australia in 1864 they had 4 children. Daniel (b. 1849), Mary Ann (b. 1952), Elizabeth A. (b. 1861) and James Henry (b. 1863). I've been in contact with the Hulley side and they cant give me much more than I already have. 2. Ann whose birth is unknown but married a John Mellor Matley 19 Nov 1843 at Ashton under Lyne. I have been in contact with descendants of one their daughters but again it doesn't leave me any the wiser as to the Clough Ancestors. Hope you can help. Cheers and thanks in advance, Graeme

Kevin There's some brilliant shots of Penny Meadow in the late 1800's. Barely recognisable to how it is now. And the Albion School on Penny Meadow which was the only one from 1860 to 1904 in that area so ALL the kids went there! Lou