Hi again Jim

 

Well the difficulty I'm finding is that, despite thinking there wouldn't be too many Margaret and Mary Alice Clarksons listed, there are actually quite a number and certainly in the Preston and surrounding areas.  Of course it could be any one of these entries that are correct and therefore without going to the expense of purchasing relevant marriage certificates it's almost impossible to pinpoint which one may be correct.  The only other thing I can suggest is if you can think of any names within your family working from the present day, backwards, it might be possible to trace back down the line to see if there's an obvious marriage between Clarkson and any surnames you may be aware of.  That way we could find the births of children (perhaps cousins and so on you have) and this would give us the Clarkson maiden name alongside the child's surname, ie the father's surname which could tie in with a marriage.

 

As I say, I naively thought it would be easier than it has been to find Margaret and Mary Alice Clarkson.

 

Please do let me know if you can conjure any surnames that you can and I will look further, gladly.

 

Kay

Manager

Dear Jim

 

I have to confess I have completely overlooked your message at the beginning of December.  My sincere apologies for this.

 

I will certainly be glad to have a look for you and post anything I find.  Check back soon.

 

Sorry again.

 

Kay

Manager

 

Hi Jim

 

The site is now "back to normal" after our Christmas / New Year break!

 

You might like to check your inbox as you should have received the information I mentioned previously.

 

Do come back to us if we can help you further in your research.

 

Kay

Manager

Hi Kay

Can you help me find info on an Uncle - John Clarkson born 1789, in Tatham, Lancashire England to Laurence Clarkson and Margret Bemond

 

Thanks in advance

 

Jim

Hello again Jim

 

Yes of course I'd be delighted to see if I can help trace your uncle.  Check back soon to see if I've had any luck for you.

 

Best wishes.

 

Kay

Manager

I'm finding there are numerous John Clarksons listed in the census images but none of them are showing as having been born in 1789 in Tatham.  I'm just wondering Jim if you have any information on what John's occupation was.  How have you discovered his year and place of birth - a certificate of some sort?  If so, does it give an occupation for him - a marriage certificate should.  Any other snippets you have may just point us in the right direction. 

 

I've found Tatham is a little hamlet just south of Kirby Lonsdale, whilst a John Clarkson I have located born in 1789 was born in Poulton le Fylde but this is just north of Blackpool - too far from Tatham I feel to be the same John.

 

Perhaps you'd get back to me on this one and it might give another pointer for me.

 

Many thanks.

 

Kay

Manager

Hi Kay

 

I have decides not to pursue John Clarkson at this point.

 

I have thourghly researched the CLarkson end of my family to this point owing  to your most helpful and excellent research.

 

I am now interested in pursuing the history of my Great Grandmother Annie Prosser. She was married to my Great Grandfather Robert Clarkson born 1858 in Preston Lancashire.

 

Research to date on my part indicates that Annie Prosser was born about 1863 in Blaenavon, Monmouth, Wales. The England census record of 1891 indicate that she was living in Preston Lancashire. It further indicates that a Margaret Davis, Mother of Annie Prosser was living with her at the time. I am assuming that the mother had remarried a Davis.

 

Would you kindly do your magic and provide me with any info regarding Annie Prosser

 

Thanks Jim

Hello again Jim and thanks for your message.

 

Of course I will gladly persue Annie for you in the hope of finding some information that may be helpful.

 

I will open a new message on the "P" board for you regarding Annie Prosser and perhaps you would like to check back regularly to see if I've had any luck on your behalf.

 

Best wishes.

 

Kay

Manager

Hello Kay

 

I am searching my mother's ( Margaret Marie Elizabeth Convery) side of the family and have reached an impass at my Great Grandfather Hugh Convery who was born in Ireland about 1849. His wife's name was Martha (maiden name unknown) and she was also born in Ireland in 1854.

 

I have found the following info on Hugh Convery. He lived and worked in the Port Glasgow area in the shipyards. He had the following children, MaryJane b: 1879, John b: 1881, Emma b: 1882, James ( my grandfather) b: 1887, Agnes b: 1889 and Hugh b: 1890. All his children were born in Scotland.

 

I am hoping you can assist me in finding Hugh Convery's ancesters.

 

Thanks

 

Jim Clarkson

Please see also under CONVERY Hugh.

 

Marian

Manager

Hello again Jim

 

Yes we are always pleased to help members as much as we can.  Marian will try and assist you in your search for your Great Grandfather, Hugh Convery, and you'll notice her message directing you to a separate board with his name.

 

Good luck and best wishes on your mother's side of the family!

 

Kay

Manager