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From: Local Studies & Archives Unit <>
Subject: Re: [CHS] Hollins Farm
Date: Tue, 06 May 2003 10:48:02 +0100
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Hi Marina,

Would you like us to check the census returns for 1841 and 1851? Let us know.

Nell Phillips,
Senior Library Assistant,
Tameside Local Studies & Archives Unit.

Marina Black wrote:

> I am overwhelmed with the response to my simple query to Lyn regarding
> Hollins Farm. As I live in the USA and will probably never be able to see
> these places for myself, I truly appreciate each and every answer.
> As I only just received the marriage certificate I have not done any
> research on the family that lived there as yet.
> The name of the gamekeeper was John WOOLLEY, and his daughter's name was
> Alice (of full age) on her marriage certificate. She married Benjamin SHAW
> of High Street, Dukinfield. His father's name was Joseph and he was a
> weaver. a Daniel WOOLLEY was listed as a witness, possibly a brother? They
> married in the parish church of Stockport. I believe that is St.
> Mary's. I found a picture and some info on the church on www.carlscam.com.
> Thank you again, Marina
>
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