Mary Vernon is looking for information about her great-grandfather Samuel Vernon (born 1830 in Bickerton Cheshire) and his wife Sarah Povey (born 1833, married December 30,1854 in Whitchurch). She would like to know in particular where they are buried. Later generations were grandfather George Vernon (buried in Thorton Hough) father Stanley Vernon (buried in Parkhill, Ontario, Canada). (Aug 2010)
Philippa Mitchell is looking for anyone who may have information on the Bateman family who lived in Wrenbury and surrounding areas in the 1700's and 1800's. John Bateman was born 1797 Wrenbury, parents possibly John Bateman and Mary Bailey. Earlier generation parents possibly George Bateman and Ann Pemberton. (Aug 2010)
Richard Anderson is doing research on his Scott ancestors from the Wrenbury area. The earliest known ancestors are Samuel and Hannah (Morrey?) Scott. Samuel was a Yeoman in Sound, Cheshire and owned the Winterley Mill in Haslington. Samuel died around 1800 in Sound. He left a 1785 will that was executed in 1800. (Jul 2010)
Brian (Ned) Evans would like to know if there is any old friends of his that still live in the Wrenbury area. He was here for a couple of years in the mid 1960s before leaving to join the army. (Jul 2010)
Norah Frost (nee Manley) has recently received very helpful information about her father's ancestors, many of whom appear to have lived in the Wrenbury area. A Samuel Manley born about 1810 there appears to have married twice, the first time possibly to an Elizabeth Plant in 1837 and then to a Sarah Ashley in 1853. If anyone has connections to either of these two ladies, she would be grateful to confirm the marriages and for any further information about Manleys in the area and details of the parents of Elizabeth and Sarah. (Jul 2010)
Sue Davies is asking for help in tracing her paternal grandfather's birth certificate. He was born in Wrenbury about 1872 and his name was John Henry Griffiths. His father was Thomas and she believes his mother was named Harriett. He married her grandmother Ellen Sharpe in Liverpool in 1900 and her late father was their youngest child born in 1917. Any information on the Griffiths family would be welcome. (Jul 2010)
Richard Spibey is researching his family tree and the various relatives originating in the Wrenbury area. His Gt,Gt Grandfather was John Spibey, born 1786 and died 1863, buried in St Margarets. One of his sons was William, born 1832, also of Wrenbury area, whose son Arthur William, born 1863, died 1929 in Salford. Any information on the family would be greatly appreciated. (Feb 2010)
Lynda Burke (nee Chetwood) has provided some information to assist people with Birchalls in their family tree. They were related to many local farming famiies, including the Tricketts. George Eaton, Solicitor of Nantwich, witnessed the Wills of Samuel Birchall, of Colleys Lane, 1743-1831 and of his son George (her gt-gt-grandfather, who married Mary Austin) who also died 1831 and George's older brother, Charles (married Sarah Massey), who died in 1839. Samuel seems to have originated from the Audlem area, but before that she believes the Birchalls were connected with others of the same name centring on Woore and would be very glad to know about any of that branch.
She is also interested in the history of Wayside School, Hospital Street, Nantwich. Lindsay Holland married Judith Bond in Wrenbury, 1963 and wonders if either of them could help me, although she doesn't have contact details. (Jan 2010)
June Walley (Nee Cooper) attended Wrenbury School from 1950 - 1960, and would be pleased to hear from anyone also attending during this time. (Jan 2010)
Carol Muckley is looking to trace her relatives. Her great grandfather married a Sarah Cocksey who resided with her mother also called Sarah in the village of Wrenbury With Frith. In the 1891 Census, although she was married, she was registered as living with her mother and working as a grocer's assistant with her mother who was the grocer. (Oct 2009)
Tony Jones has sent us quite an extensive family tree. His father, Brian Jones, lived in Aston with his parents and sister Gladys. His great-grandparents, Arthur and Eva Jones lived in Oak House, Wrenbury. On his mother's side, his grandparents Samuel and Hilda Chesters lived in Fields Villa with their daughters Hilda Jean (his mother), Marion and Violet. Other families that feature are Ruscoe and Faulkner on his father's side, and Hayes and Jennings on his mother's. He is keen to get in touch with other family members, some of which he believes still live in the Wrenbury area. (Sep 2009)
Randy Buckley from London is researching the Buckley's that originate at Wrenbury. His first good source is John Buckley of New Hall Wrenbury, bap. 16 May 1731 at Wrenbury, married 25 Nov. 1754, buried 12 Oct. 1801 at Aston, Cheshire, and Ann Penny buried on 24 Jul 1797. He has a full family tree of the descendants but is looking for some history or stories to fill out the tree. The original Buckleys on the tree are Timothy Buckley married 1603 to Mary Grey. It appears that the family moved to London in the early 1800's. Are there any remaining ancestors in Wrenbury? (May 2009)
J. Colclough is looking for anyone who may have information on the Hallmark or Pemberton families who lived in Marbury and surrounding areas in the 1700's and 1800's. (Apr 2009)
Elizabeth Sherwin née Sutton is trying to find information about her gt gt gt grandfather, Samuel Sutton who was a builder living with his family in the Wrenbury/Marbury area between 1808 and 1877. Leather Bottle was an Inn situated in Hollyhurst Lane, Marbury could anyone tell her the location of the property and whether it still exists? (Mar 2009)
Laura Thompson has traced her Chester family, who lived in Wrenbury and Newhall, from about 1830 onwards. Laura thinks they lived in Sound lane at one time. According to a John Pound leaflet, a many times great uncle and aunt are said to haunt a cottage near the Green. The Chesters left Wrenbury in the early 1900s when John Henry left his parents John and Mary for Liverpool. Would anyone have any information about the Chesters as she would like more than just a list of names, and is trying to gain information on what their lives would have been like. (Mar 2009)
Paddy Garrett (née Jones) has provided us with an interesting old photograph of the Wrenbury boys football team. Unfortunately, it is not possible to date it precisely, but her grandfater, Ernest Jones, is seated in the front row, third from the right and Alfred Jones, her great grandfather, is standing at the back, second in from the right with the overcoat on. She is keen to know if anyone has any information on this Jones family. Click on the picture to see a larger version. (Jan 2009)
Emma Armstrong is trying to trace the parents and siblings of John Trickett b.1800 in Wrenbury. His wife was an Eaton, her mother was Mary Eaton. John was a farmer. His son was John Trickett b. 1832 at Wreybay Cum Firk. (Jan 2009)
John Knowles is asking whether any of the family of Dr. Patterson, who lived in Wrenbury during the 50's and 60's still have connections in the area?. He is now a resident of Toronto but was brought up in Nantwich and knew the family before he unexpectedly emigrated. (Oct 2008)
Sheila Moss has traced her Duckers family history back to Wrenbury in the early 1700s/late 1600s. Grandfather John was born nr Newport but the family goes across Shropshire/Cheshire to James Duckers (also known as Duckworth) bap Wrenbury (Smeaton Wood) 1791. His father William, bap Wrenbury 1744 (with 4 brothers, 3 sisters) son of William and Ruth Duckers. His father William is said to have been born in Over (? Overton) c1710 - I found an entry in the IGI but he died in 1711, I wonder if the date of death is wrong (? 1771) or is there another Wm Duckers who is my ancestor. HIS father is given as Wm of Malpas (1684) and grandfather as Robert of Tushingham (later Cuddington) c1650-60, though I have no trace of the last two. With my love of Wales, and Wrenbury being so close to the border, I would love to find Welsh roots. Is there anyone in Wrenbury who can help, please? (Jun 2008)
Stuart Haywood has traced his family tree back to Thomas Haywood (c1770 - 1840) & Hannah Kendrick (1780 - ?) who lived in Newhall and were married in Wrenbury on 6 AUG 1804. Their son, Richard Haywood (1814 - 1896), moved to Audley (Staffs) and married Martha Griffiths on 29 JUNE 1841. Stuart would like to know if anyone shares the same ancestors and whether they have traced the family any further back. He also wonders whether any local historians know whether there is a link between Wrenbury and Audley, which may answer why Richard decided to move to Audley. A possible link is that Richard Podmore gave money to the poor of Newhall in 1867 and there was a Podmore Hall near to Audley. On 28 AUG 1842 Samuel Warham of Sound was baptised at Wrenbury by William Francis a curate from Audley, indicating that there was a link between the two places. (Jun 2008)
Kate is asking for information on the Sadler family. Fanny Sadler was born in Aston in 1826, daughter of Richard & Sarah. She married John Sadler (same name) in St Margaret's Church Wrenbury, and died in 1902. Her grave can be found in the churchyard with both her daughters Harriett and Sarah. Any information/connections to this family would be greatly appreciated. (Jun 2008)
Liz McEvoy is researching the history of Hawk House in Wrenbury and would like to hear from anyone who has any information, memories or photos to share. (Mar 2008)
Eric is looking for information on the Eaton family who lived in Wrenbury about 1798. They were Charles Eaton and son Joseph, who married a Martha James. (Mar 2008)
Gerald Jennings is trying to research his family tree which it seems originated in th Wrenbury area. He has traced his ancestors back to Wrenbury in 1848 when George Jennings married Mary Thornton. The places of Dodcott-cum-Wilkesley, Wrenbury, Nantwich, Audlem and Wem crop up but he would like to hear from any other researchers working on family history in the area. He has set up an ongoing website project at www.calypso.org.uk/Jennings which gives some of the information and connections already established. (Jan 2008)
Peter Heath of Macclesfield used to live in Sandfield Avenue, Wrenbury, from 1959 to 1977, and is seeking to make contact with Chris Radcliffe. (Oct 2007)
Alan Thomas, who used to live at 3 Sandfield Aveneue, is the nephew of Norman Blakemore, referred to in another posting further down the page. He has been unable to contact the enquirer, and invites her to make contact using the e-mail address linked here. (Jun 2007)
- Lynne Cumming of Nottingham, UK, writes, "I am making enquiries about Wrenbury Hall. In tracing my family tree, I have discovered that my grandfather, who died in August 1938, worked and resided at Wrenbury Hall. His occupation was 'Manager of Training Colony' and he lived at the Manager's residence at Wrenbury Hall. I am interested in knowing the nature of the 'training colony' and wonder if anyone has any recollection of either the hall at this time or indeed my grandfather. His name was David Cumming, he was married to Edith Cumming and had three sons - including twins. On his death the boys were aged 3 and 6. I have been able to trace his previous occupation to late 1934 as a chartered accountant at Elworth, therefore his time at Wrenbury Hall must have been somewhere between 1935 until his death in 1938. If anyone has any information I would be delighted to hear about it."
