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dominic martin

d_donna78 — 2015-06-19 10:37:04Z

Born 1881 srates thuscany italy
Married kate sweeney dewsbury west yorkshire
They had several children and lived in wakefield west yorkshire
I have managed to find all children and some of there graves
Dominic martin was my great grandad he then went on to board ship liverpool 1921 sailing to quebec canada stating he was from ireland and was meeting his cousion mary sweeney
Ary was infact his sister in law
Really need this part doing for ky dad unfortunately time is not on his side I am so desperate for any help as I just cannot find any informwyion after this although been searching for years I am still a novice so any help greatly appreciated thanking you

Re: Cyril Holcroft, fought at Gallipoli

digreen199 — 2014-08-11 00:13:52Z

Hi Charmaine,

My Name's Tammy Holcroft, My Great Great Grandfather is Cyril Edmund Holcroft, who posed as his brother in the 1st world war - Irvine Egar Holcroft.

Would you like to chat and see if we match up?

You can find em easy enough on Facebook, if you like.

Regards,

Tammy

Re: Gertrude Holcroft, b. 1778

dhollcroft — 2013-12-14 19:19:35Z

Gertrude HOLCROFT's (Name should be HOLLCROFT) father is John Hollcroft born 14-FEB-1741 & her mother is not Elizabeth but Sarah MESHEROOL, they had 10 children including Gertrude I have a 1000 page book on John HOLLCROFT. it is in many Librarys also in Ancestry.com under the family tree name HOLNY & also on Family Search.

Donald Hollcroft

Re: Gertrude Holcroft, b. 1778

shr21 — 2013-08-03 15:20:31Z

Does anyone know if John and Elizabeth had other children?

William Holcroft RA born Liverpool 1778

janechiappino — 2012-07-04 20:45:52Z

Does anyone have any information on the early years of William Holcroft 1778 - 1858. He was a major in the Royal Artillery serving in Canada and was born in Liverpool but I cannot find either of his parents. Many thanks.

Re: extended family seeks to answer 142 years of questions

kkristineh — 2012-02-02 21:03:41Z

Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, Adair>Record images For Adair>1878

After looking at the record Mr. Lesander O. H(o/a)owlcroft, comparing the way other capital H were written, at the time on same pages,totally consistent. Do you agree?

Re: extended family seeks to answer 142 years of questions

kkristineh — 2012-02-02 19:04:24Z

I found on the Marriage Records of my G Grandfather L O Haulcroft to Mary Osborn. This was my first encounter with the name change. Can barely make out the blur of the original records (they appear to have gotten moist at some time, go figure hee-hee).

Holcrofts in Halifax area, UK

ukhoddie — 2011-02-27 18:53:31Z

Hello everyone

I am a Holroyd by marriage and I'm making my husband's tree as a surprise present. I am reaching some dead ends, on the generation I could start looking up the census which is a shame! They are mostly in and from Halifax. I posted this also in the Holroyd board, I hope it's OK.

So any help appreciated. This is what I have so far (starting from present):

From his dad side (Halifax):
Paul John Holroyd (1977-)
Father: Philip (1952-2008)
Gfather: Wilfred (1918-1966), Gmother: Annie Hanson (????)
GGfather: Walter ?????, GGmother: Annie Wright ?????

From his mother side (Holcrofts from Halifax and Harvey's from Pontefract and or Bradford):
Mother: Sandra Holcroft (1953-)
Gfather: William Henry (1923-1988), Gmother: Dorothy Harvey (1929-2009)
GGfather+mother on Holcroft side: ??? Holcroft and ??? Edwards
GGfather+mother on Harvey side: Albert B Harvey ??? and Rose Foster

Any information on my question marks will be highly appreciated!

Holcroft in Wigan, Lancashire

walter_van — 2011-02-12 16:31:34Z

I am looking for information on a Thomas Holcroft, born abt 1825 in Wigan area. He married Ruth Turner Ruth Turner and had two children: Sarah born 1846 and Mary Ann born 1845.

Any information appreciated.

Walter

Re: looking for Father

kwhitfield110 — 2011-02-01 03:18:26Z

Have you gotten in touch with Gary Holcroft yet?
Gary is my cousin. Let me know if you need any more info on getting in touch with him.
Karin Whitfield
kwhitfield@suddenlink.net

Re: Thomas HOLCROFT b. Abt. 1785 of Upholland / Wigan, Lancashire

mjmccamm1 — 2010-07-23 06:00:41Z

I am thrilled to hear from you. Ann HOLCROFT (nee CLAYTON) is my earliest known ancestor. Ann is buried in St. Aidan Church yard in Billinge. Any information you have related to Thomas HOLCROFT, any decendants and his ancestors would be most appreciated.

Please contact me directly at mjmccamm@shaw.ca

Re: Thomas HOLCROFT b. Abt. 1785 of Upholland / Wigan, Lancashire

cracotte — 2010-07-20 14:34:44Z

Hello,This thomas holcroft is a member of my family tree. Are you related to them? Best regards.

Re: Edith Holcroft (carey)

paulaperez2010 — 2009-09-06 16:05:21Z

My grandpa carey was a twin when he was a young boy he shot and killed his twin when cleaning a gun by accident. who are you? I am trying to prove our heritage of indian can you help? torahscroll2004@yahoo.com

Re: Edith Holcroft (carey)

torascroll2004 — 2008-08-23 15:38:34Z

The holcroft family we are speaking of came through the trail of tears is this the same family you are speaking of?

1927 photograph Charles Holcroft age abt 2 yrs

erea7669 — 2008-05-22 15:28:45Z

I am trying to identify this child. The picture looks as if it were taken at a summer cottage. The sign on the cottage reads Rose Cliff and the area appears wooded with at least one other cottage very near. My family lived in the Chicago area at the time, so Michigan, Wisconsin or the Indiana dunes are possibilities. There are three toddlers in a sandbox. My mother Betty Nell, her cousin Marian Frances Turner and a boy a year or two younger. The girls are identified by their first and middle names, but I am not sure if Holcroft is the little boy's middle or last name.

Thomas HOLCROFT b. Abt. 1785 of Upholland / Wigan, Lancashire

mjmccamm — 2007-08-25 00:31:51Z

Thomas HOLCROFT (gardener) married Ann CLAYTON on 15 Nov 1824 at the Parish Church in Wigan. Ann was born about 1784.

Ann had three illegitimate children prior to her marriage to Thomas HOLCROFT, namely William CLAYTON chr. 1816 Upholland; Mary CLAYTON chr. 1819 Upholland; and Nathan CLAYTON chr. 1823. Nathan was buried 2 May 1826 in Upholland and is identified as the son of Thomas and Ann HOLCROFT.

I found the following baptismal records, which suggest Thomas and Ann HOLCROFT may have had two children following their marriage:
Richard HOLCROFT chr. 1826 Upholland, son of Thomas and ‘Anne’ HOLCROFT, occupation of father: Labourer
Elizabeth HOLCROFT chr. 4 Feb 1827 Upholland, son of Thomas and ‘Anne’ HOLCROFT, occupation of father: Shopkeeper.
As Thomas HOLCROFT is a common name in these parts and the spelling of Ann is different, it is possible this is a different Thomas HOLCROFT.

I would be interested in hearing from anyone who may have information about Thomas HOLCROFT.

Re: HOLCROFT James b abt 1808 @ Standish/Wigan Lancs

2005-02-01 23:29:22Z

Cyril Holcroft, fought at Gallipoli

2004-04-24 15:49:40Z

first timer, dont know where to start, am aussie, grandfather was cyril and fought at gallipoli.

Re: looking for Father

2004-04-23 01:33:07Z

Dear Kandice,
I writing concerning your father, Gary, I have known him for over 5 years now. I sent you an email to your yahoo account but it came back so I thought I would try putting a message in here. He talks about you and your two brothers all the time. Have you ever seen a grown man cry like a baby...I have...he cries over the three of you. He has been wanting to reach you but just doesnt know how to approach the entire situation after all these years.He was young and regrets his actions. He doesnt know if you kids want to have anything to do with him. Kandice, feel free to email me and I will tell you all I can concerning your father. Sincerely, Barbara Souza

HOLCROFT James b abt 1808 @ Standish/Wigan Lancs

2003-04-09 04:15:01Z

Looking for birth of James Holcroft about 1808 @ Standish/Wigan, Lancs, in 1881 & 1891 Census with daughter Ellen born abt 1856 and son in law Jeremiah Collier.
Also looking for a marriage about 1832.
waford28@hotmail.com

Re: Edith Holcroft (carey)

2002-10-31 23:53:06Z

I posted all the info that I had, my dad, Lyle has died, I do know that he had a twin that was killed in a hunting accident in the 30's and I have no leads on Edith (my grand mother)

Thomas and Emma (nee Pickford) Holcroft

2001-06-09 03:14:14Z

Any information about descendants of above. Facts known: Parents Patrick & Mary (nee Crossley) m. 1824 St Mary's Church Manchester UK; Thomas & Emma m. 1852 St Mary's Manchester;brother William m. Ann Cooper 1855.William d.1890, Ballarat Australia.

Ernest Una Holcroft

2000-11-26 04:21:51Z

Don,

Patience pays off!

Ernest Holcroft Una M. Townson were married in Chorlton (a suburb of Manchester) in the April - June quarter of 1914.I'm afraid without apllying for the marriage certificate itself that that is all I can tell you.

Gary Holdcroft

Edith Holcroft (carey)

2000-03-10 10:22:39Z

I am loking for info on Edith she had a set of twins 3/17/1922
Married to Frank Carey

Thomas Holcroft

2000-01-05 18:03:40Z

b circa 1809, England. US Citizenship 1827 in Philadelphia, PA. m Margaret Beaston 1831 in New Castle Co, DE.
d 1896 Chester, Delaware County, PA

HOLCROFT

1999-12-25 20:13:55Z

Searching for Ernest Una Holcroft born UK late 1890's,married Stockport UK 1914, migrated to Canada following or descendants

Gertrude Holcroft, b. 1778

DonaldWilkerson1958 — 2002-06-04 01:25:35Z

Trying to find out more on my Holcroft
ancestors. Gertrude Holcroft/Hollcraft was
born 11 April 1778 near New York City, NY,
she died 1855 at Keith, OH, she married to
Wilbur Sprague in 1796, Washington Co. OH
Wilbur and Gertrude had several children, one
being Mary Sprague, wife of Hosea Simons.
If my source is right, Gertrude is daughter
of John Holcroft (of PA), he was possibly
born 14 Feb 1741,and died 1785. Wife of John
was possibly "Elizabeth" (unknown last name).
Does anyone have more on ancestors of
Gertrude?
Thanks for any help.
Donald W.

Mary Holcroft b. ca. 1870's??

ASHALLOCK — 2001-09-09 00:23:47Z

I am looking for a Mary Holcroft, who married Robert Upton. They had one known child, Catherine, born in Ossining, New York, Sept 11, 1890. Mary was my late husbands great grandmother and I would like to find out about her. Her daughter Catherine was married to Peter F. Kelly, who was killed in France in WWI. They had three sons. She then married Francis McAree and they had a son, Frankie.

Update

ASHALLOCK — 2001-09-09 00:23:47Z

Mary Holcroft, married to Robert Upton, had four children. Josephine,b. 1888, Katherine, b. 1898 William, b. 1897 and Nellie, b. 1898. Would love to hear from any of these Holcroft families. They were found on a Manhatten census in 1890.

Thomas Holcroft, ca 1800

maNpahum — 2002-04-09 19:29:55Z

I am seeking info. for a Thomas Holcroft ca 1800, Lanc. area of Eng. Wife may have been Mary.
Possible children are:
Martha ch 17 Aug. 1833
Thomas, 2nd son ch. 6 Nov. 1837, Haigh
Elizabeth (Rainford) ch 5 Sept. 1840
James (b) 8 July 1842 (ch) 25 July 1842
Susannah ch 11 Aug 1845
Thomas possibly died ca 1851 leaving Mary a widow to remarry. Possibly a James Topping.
I will appreciate any info. possible.
Thank you,
Mary Davies Huhman

looking for Father

nurse_princess02 — 2003-06-06 08:32:52Z

My name is Kandice Holcroft and I am 19 yrs old. I am looking for a man by the name of Gary Alan Holcroft. I have not heard from him in over 10 years and am curious to if he is even still living. Would someone with any info please contact me. Thank you!

Re: Gertrude Holcroft, b. 1778

BarbaraCampbell500 — 2004-07-07 02:14:18Z

Re: John Holcroft (Holdcroft)

MDBlass — 2005-05-27 23:39:02Z

Dear Donald, I also have been searching for John. I descend from Richard Hollcroft. If I get any leads I will send them your way. Thanks, dianeblass@yahoo.com

Re: HOLCROFT James b abt 1808 @ Standish/Wigan Lancs

carolinelightowler — 2005-01-28 23:33:56Z

I've not managed to get so far back with my ancestors, but I'm looking for a William HOLCROFT in Wigan. Have you come across this name?

I've posted another message on this message board, and here are the details ....

My maternal grandmother was born Maggie HOLCROFT, in 1908 in the Wigan area, Lancashire. I have obtained a copy of her birth certificate, showing:

Mother: Sarah HOLCROFT, formerly EMMETT
Father: William HOLCROFT
The family's address at the time was 9 Arthur Street, Ince

William and Sarah already had at least two children older than Maggie (Anna and John est. b. 1902), and later a younger daughter (Sarah).
Sarah (the mother) died in about 1915, and William moved the family to Barry, Wales, and re-married. The new wife may have been called Georgina Babs. William died in either 1957 or 1958. The family estimates William's birth around 1887.

Finding out any more information about William HOLCROFT and Sarah EMETT has proved very difficult. I have spoken to the living children of all four known children, but have not managed to find out anything else about the family. I can only guess at Sarah's age, and cannot find them on the 1901 census.

I have found one possible birth record (Sarah EMMETT - Jun 1889, Wigan) but have no idea if this is the correct person.

Does anyone have any information on this family, or any advice on how to proceed from here? (I now live in Canada, so popping down to Wigan RO would be tricky!).

If you're aware of any link between the families, please let me know.

Thanks
Caroline Lightowler

HOLCROFT / EMMETT - Wigan Lancashire / Barry Wales

carolinelightowler — 2005-01-28 23:28:58Z

My maternal grandmother was born Maggie HOLCROFT, in 1908 in the Wigan area, Lancashire. I have obtained a copy of her birth certificate, showing:

Mother: Sarah HOLCROFT, formerly EMMETT
Father: William HOLCROFT
The family's address at the time was 9 Arthur Street, Ince

William and Sarah already had at least two children older than Maggie (Anna and John est. b. 1902), and later a younger daughter (Sarah).
Sarah (the mother) died in about 1915, and William moved the family to Barry, Wales, and re-married. The new wife may have been called Georgina Babs. William died in either 1957 or 1958. The family estimates William's birth around 1887.

Finding out any more information about William HOLCROFT and Sarah EMETT has proved very difficult. I have spoken to the living children of all four known children, but have not managed to find out anything else about the family. I can only guess at Sarah's age, and cannot find them on the 1901 census.

I have found one possible birth record (Sarah EMMETT - Jun 1889, Wigan) but have no idea if this is the correct person.

Does anyone have any information on this family, or any advice on how to proceed from here? (I now live in Canada, so popping down to Wigan RO would be tricky!).

Please Help!

Caroline Lightowler

Re: Edith Holcroft (carey)

excellentricity — 2005-05-07 03:22:47Z

I have recently joined in the search for ancestors and came across your message. I remember Leah Waghorn, sister to Caroline Holcroft Caple, who was my grandmother, when both lived in Almondsbury in the '40s-'50s. If you are still interested in pursuing the connection, I am still searching for more information on the Holcrofts.

Re: Cyril Holcroft, fought at Gallipoli

sharmaineh_1 — 2007-02-27 04:47:25Z

thank you Phil, but i dont know my grandfathers middle name and all his children have died. he married Dorothy Dillion. is he the same man. look forward to hearing from you.

Re: Thomas Holcroft, ca 1800

mjmccamm1 — 2004-12-27 05:17:42Z

I too am researching a Thomas HOLCROFT from the Wigan area, possibly Winstanley or Upholland.

My Thomas HOLCROFT married Ann CLAYTON on Nov. 15, 1824 at the Parish Church in Wigan. Ann is roughly 38 at the time of her marriage. Ann (Clayton) HOLCROFT is a widow by the 1851 census and is living with her son William CLAYTON in Winstanley. She is also recorded as a visitor in the house of Richard FAIRHURST in Upholland in the 1851 Census. Someone obviously thought she should be enumerated even though she wasn't home.

Let me know if you see any connection or if you run across any info. that may be of interest.

Re: Edith Holcroft (carey)

nigel117 — 2005-05-09 08:05:04Z

Dear Heather,

This is very interesting. Leah Waghorn was my paternal grandmother and I have happy memories of holidays in Almondsbury and I can just recall meeting Caroline, known as Carrie, and her husband, Fred. I know that Caroline had 6 sons; including twins. I can also recall, as a child, visiting one of the families, Norman, who worked in the aeronautical industry in Bristol. I believe that the twins settled in Canada.

Caroline was one of 11 children, although I may have just found a twelfth. Her mother was Elizabeth Bradshaw and her father Joseph Holcroft. They lived in Manchester and established a dressmaking business.

I can trace the Holcrofts back through several generations, partly via information from a descendant of one of Caroline's brothers.

My contact address is nigel@thewaghorns.co.uk if you would like to make direct contact as it sounds as though there is plenty of information to share.

I have some photographs from the 1930's with Leah, Caroline and Edith, a sister who emigrated to Australia.

Best regards,

Nigel Waghorn

Re: Edith Holcroft (carey)

nigel117 — 2003-02-09 23:04:28Z

I would be interested to know if this is the Edith Holcroft who would have been about 38 in 1922 and whose parents were Joseph and Elizabeth

Re: Edith Holcroft (carey)

nigel117 — 2003-02-09 23:04:28Z

The Edith Holcroft, in my records, was born in 1883/1884. She was born in Manchester, Lancashire, England. She was one of eleven children.
Are you replying from the UK or the US ?
I know that she had another sister (Caroline) who had twin boys.
Post an email address if you think there could be a connection.

Wondering what's going on with my Holcroft ancestors!

andreat67771 — 2002-10-17 21:21:39Z

Two days ago I was SO happy. I located my great-great grandpa in 1880 in Randolph Co and found both his state of birth and his dad's country of birth. HOORAY right? Wrong. Today I had the bright idea to go to our local library and found info on his 1 of his brothers. Family tradition has it that my great-great-great grandma was traveling from the north (MO supposedly) down to AR with her three young sons (7,3, and abt 1) and a family she knew that took her wagon and left the boys. This was the late 1860s (supposedly). Ok, I bought this until today. The 1880 census has my great-great grandpa as the only one in our county (the one he supposedly was in from the age of 3 when his mom died). This not being that big of a deal but in 1910 his brother was in the county and he was listed as having came from OH (John's state of birth listed in 1880) but this brother came down in 1884. Ok additional info in the AR death records indicate that John was the OLDEST and not the middle child. Only thing I know for sure is that they came from OH. John's dad had the birthplace Wales. John's brothers were Andrew and Greeley and Id say the order but I cant be sure. The surname changed from Holcroft to Haulcroft between 1880 and 1890. Anyone have any ideas as to how in the world to straighten this mess out? Thanks!

extended family seeks to answer 142 years of questions

andreat67771 — 2002-10-17 21:21:39Z

hi. word of mouth has it that my 2G grandpa and his 2 brothers were traveling from somewhere up north with their mom to AR in abt 1870. my 3G grandma died not long after arriving and was hallucinogenic when getting here. my 2G grandpa is supposedly the middle child and the oldest was 7. i located my 2g grandpa in the 1880 census for randolph co. it listed his birth as being in OH. his dad's birth was listed as being in wales. 2G grandpa is named John and in 1880 it was Holcroft, his older brother being Greeley, his younger Andrew. I found in the 1910 randolph co census that andrew did not return from OH until 1884 but regardless of the inconsistency there is a definate OH link. My question is if anyone has something in their files about a missing family with these characteristics. Sometime between 1880 and 1890 the surname changed to Haulcroft on our line. i thank you for your reading this.

Re: Cyril Holcroft, fought at Gallipoli

philholcroft — 2004-12-23 12:23:07Z

Sharmaine,

If you are still around.....

My Grandfather was also Cyril Walter. Can tell you everything you need to know if it's the same person.

Phil Holcroft

John Holcroft (Holdcroft) born 14-FEB-1741

dhollcroft — 2004-09-29 12:38:17Z

Any information on the parents & grandparents of a John Holcroft (Holdcroft) born 14-FEB-1741 Lancashire, England. Went to sea at age 12 (1753). He married a Sarah Meseroole in NY, NY in 1764. Some of his children names were Elizabeth, Richard, John Jr, James, Margaret, Grutrude, Mary.
Thanks
Donald Hollcroft