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Help with district query please
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Shirlock | Report | 10 Dec 2003 16:37 |
Hello I have just found my GGrandfather on 1837online. The year 1838 district Ashton &co. I know he was born in Oldham. Has anyone any ideas of the &co please. Thank you Shirley |
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Anna | Report | 10 Dec 2003 16:54 |
hello Shirley,Could it be this? From FREEBMD Ashton under Lyne Created 1st July 1837. Mainly in Lancashire, but included parts of Cheshire. Originally called Ashton & Oldham. Sub-districts : Ashton Town; Audenshaw; Chadderton; Crompton; Denton; Dukinfield; Hartshead; Knott Lanes; Middleton; Mossley; Mottram; Newton; Oldham Above Town; Oldham Below Town; Royton; Stalybridge; Stayley. GRO volumes : XX (1837-51); 8d (1852-1930). Oldham (1837-49), Royton (1837-49), Thornham (1837-49), Tonge (1837-49), Waterloo, Woodhouses. Registers now in Tameside, Oldham and High Peak districts |
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Shirlock | Report | 10 Dec 2003 17:17 |
Hello Anna I think you have found the answer for me. Thank you. Shirley |
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Terence | Report | 10 Dec 2003 18:56 |
Hiya Shirley Are the cows still munching the grass in the field next door ? &c means - etcetera or the surrounding area. Best wishes for the Festive Season. Terry on the (cold) Rock |
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Shirlock | Report | 10 Dec 2003 20:51 |
Hello Terry Thank you for letting me know that info. Seasonal greetings to you from me and the neighbours in the field too. Shirley |