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Thank you for this, is it possible to tell if he was a Farmer (as in land owner as well), or a tenant Farmer - and if so, how please

Thanks for this Sue, I will have a look tonight - at the census you mention.

Thanks Pam, that makes sense because most of the Ainscough ancestors I have found so far have been buried at St Cuthbert's church in Churchtown. Thanks also for the tip to look a page ahead (and also...

Thank you for this Pamela, what you suggest does make sense.. I now need to find out about the various ecclesiastical districts in the area circa 1870. I am beginning to find out with family research...

Hello,
I have an enquiry about the 1871 census please.

Thomas Ainscough was born in North Meols, Lancashire in 1825.
He married Jane Seddon (who was born in Scarisbrick in 1825)in April 1851 at...

My enquiry concerns my husband's (John) grandfather and his service during WW1 - John recalls that his grandfather served in German East Africa. His details are as follows:

Harry Ainscough, born...

Thank you for your very helpful reply - I have followed your links and I am in the process of reading information.

I am going to make a separate post, hopefully today with more details about...

I am looking to find out information about the Royal Army Service Corps during WW1:


1. Introductory information about the RASC, particularly in German East Africa. Any recommendations regarding...

#5 79 Upper Potter Street, Everton, Liverpool - which was the address of Martha Ellis - James future wife.

James Johnson was born on 12th May 1903 (so he must have lied about his age when joining Cheshire Regiment). He could not have been conscripted to Army due to his age and so must have volunteered to...

My great uncle James Johnson was born in Liverpool 1903 and died in Liverpool 1936.
My brother and I recently found a photograph of him in an Army uniform, a family relative had written his name on...

Thank you for tip about cap badge, it worked! - having looked into this, I can see that the badge relates to the Cheshire Regiment - which also matches the census record for service in County...

That is a great idea - thank you. What subject thread would you suggest and any advice / tips on how I would attach the legitimate please. Sorry about this,as I am 'new to it' AND old!!:smile5:

James Johnson was born in 12th May 1903. I am not unduly concerned that the dates do not match, as I have found errors in military records in the past.
I really need to find out address and next...

James Johnson was born in 1903 in Liverpool (died 1936)- he was my great uncle.

I have not been able to find an entry for him in the 1921 census. THEN, last week I came across a photo of a soldier...

I have just checked FMP as you have mentioned,,, I have found entries for Rose, Ellen and James for St Peter's, Sackville St. - no mention of George, William or Emily - even though records date back...

The records you show include the period I am looking for, I will check them now - thank you

Yes, Rose was my Grangmother and Ellen (shown on school record as Helen) was my Aunt - they were both admitted to Dingle Lane Home in 1911 {which I didn't know about} after their Aunt died {their...

Initially I found 'something' online (FMP I think) for the Rose and Margaret and then I visited Liverpool Central library to search St Peter's C of E school records from 1890 onwards - I found the...

My maternal ancestors,the JOHNSON family lived in the EVERTON district of Liverpool throughout their lives - at properties within half a mile of each other, all within Everton.

The period I am...

Hi,
Thanks to all of you who gave me tips about searching GRO for birth certificates....

I did get birth certificate for George Johnson and also found out why I was not having any success...

No, I haven't spotted the 1889 marriage certificate for James and Rosina Johnson - I will have a look now. Thank you helachau.

BINGO! - found it.... thank you.

A stamp with the wording 'Noted for Novel' is shown on a Pension Ledger and Index card for:
Private George Johnson
4th Battalion
King's Liverpool Regiment

George was killed in France on 10th...

Lol - Yes I agree, but being an Evertonian I am not used to it (getting a positive result I mean).
Thanks again.

That is great Pam, I will 'have a go' tomorrow. Thank you