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On 8 January 2013, Vanessa wrote regarding a request for help with a family history matter. She is researching the family of of Joseph Armitage of Wallesey who was born in 1797 and died in 1874 (not to be confused with the man of the same name son of William and Ann born in Bidston in 1795) and should be grateful for any help anyone might be able to give. Reply to: ianvan@hotmail.com

On 28 September2012, Michelle Kuzniar of Illinois wrote regarding a request for help with a family history matter. She is researching the family of Cook of Eaton in the late 18th century and should be grateful for any help anyone might be able to give. For further information contact the web-site at the addresses above for a full copy of the e-mail giving all relevant information.

On 28 March, Lori Rulison of New York writes: Wondering if anyone could provide me with information on attached photograph of house. My grandmother, Martha Williams, worked there as a servant about 1911. The photo is identified as "Everest", 1 Dean Row, Wilmslow. The back of the photo says "In memory of the time we spent together at Everest, with Mrs. Nickson's love to dear Martha." I also have correspondence to Blodwen Humphries at the same address. Sincerely, LORI RULISON, New York, USA
Mail direct to: lorirulison@verizon.net

On 26 March, Kathryn Andrew writes: I am hoping that you can help. I have done extensive research on my family, the Gooldens from Hale. According to Prof. Dore they lived at Clay House, Hale from the Middle Ages until the late Nineteenth Century. From the late 1700s to the late 1800s some of my ancestors also farmed at Buttery House, Davenport Green, Hale. The house was built in 1660 and, according to John Owen, was a substantial three-winged structure built in brick. It was demolished in the 1930s. I have been trying to locate either a print or photo of the house amd I wondered if any of your members know of any in existence. (I have tried Cheshire Records Office, English Heritage, Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society, Manchester Photo Archive, Hale Civic Society and the local history departments of the local libraries). Regards Kathryn Andrew
Mail direct to: kmastudio@hotmail.com

On 18 March 2011, Ian Maxwell writes: Dear Cheshire History. I've being doing some research into my late mother's side of my family and am trying to get a photo of Marbury Hall, Marbury cum Quoisley, where my great grandfather, Charles Roberts, was Stud Groom circa 1890. I'd be very grateful if you could let me know of the best way of obtaining such a photo. Very many thanks, Ian Maxwell
Mail direct to: ianmaxwell2@btinternet.com

On 17 March2011. Bob Burgess writes: I have a particular question regarding burial sites associated with Chester's Civil War dead. Bearing in mind the relative smallness of the graveyards at the Spital and St Mary's on the Hill, where else might the following be buried : Scores of casualties from the Siege, 600 (ish) dead from Rowton Moor/Hoole 1645, and several thousands of dead from the plague epidemics. Given that there seems to be astonishing absence of folk tradition about this, are there any records of the locations ? Thanking you for any help.
Bob Burgess, Chairman of Hargrave & Huxley Historical Group.
Mail direct to: rwb44@talktalk.net

On 18 February 2011, Elizabeth Tziotis writes: My father, Leonard Hall, was born in Southfield Cottage, 15th July, 1906. His Parents were Thomas Hall and Mary Ellen Brown. Can anyone tell me anything about Southfield Cottage, High Legh.
Mail to: etziotis@hotmail.com

On 30 January 2011, Linda Shuttleworth writes: I know there was/is a spring at Boughton by St Pauls, but why specifically the name Barrelwell Hill? I recently heard that the Mersey used to flow into the Dee through Backford gap. When was this, and when did the flow change to the present situation? many thanks, Linda Shuttleworth
Mail to: shuttleworths@talktalk.net

On 28 January 2011, A. McDonald writes:  I am looking for information about my 3x great grandfather, Thomas Branson Sands. He lived at Meadow House Bromborough in 1851. The cennsus shows that there was tavern called the 'Sportsmans Arms' on the corner. Thomas was a merchant and with his father (also Thomas) owned a ship 'Sarah Sands'. Thomas senior was mayor of Liverpool in about 1841. I am coming to the UK in May and would like to find the house if its still there. Kindest regards. A. McDonald
Mail to: aa.mcdonald@xtra.co.nz

On 20 January 2011 John Franey writes:  I am interested in banking history and should be grateful if you could tell me anything about the HSBCbuilding in Eastgate. Was it built originally for the old Midland Bank or someone else? What is the significance of the shields above the windoes and the large coat of arms above and who was Owen Jones whose plaque appears in the doorway? Any help would be much appreciated. John Franey.
Mail to: ann.f704@btinternet.com

On 20 January 2011 Robert Crompton writes:  I would be very interested if anyone could tell me where I might find any details of the history of the Image House at Bunbury. I'm particularly interested to study the extent to which Beatrice Tunstall's "The Shiny Night" follows or fictionalises the actual story of Seth Shone.  Thanks for any help anyone can offer. Robert Crompton.
Mail to: robcrom@gmail.com