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Re: horrocks whitehead

ktslsmith — 2009-10-14 21:35:11Z

can you send me an invite so I can view your family tree. thanks

Re: horrocks whitehead

ktslsmith — 2009-10-14 21:24:24Z

have u information for major wilbraham tollemache whitehead.

Re: horrocks whitehead

ktslsmith — 2009-10-14 20:57:25Z

hi. yes this is the family i am researching. what connection are you. tina

Re: John Horrocks Mayor of Lancashire Wigan 1911-1912

helenhorrocks1 — 2009-10-09 00:56:01Z

Kayla Cosner,

Thank you so much for all that information.
My gradfather Robert Horrocks told my mother that his family was to do with the Horrocks cotton. Unfortuantly I cant find any proff of it being all the Horrocks I have are from Wigan ,Lancashire, England.
I'd love to invite you to my tree if you send me your email.

Sincerely ,
Helen Horrocks

Re: John HORROCKS died 1916

madhousewoman — 2009-10-08 16:29:34Z

I don't think I have any connection with this family - I was just hoping to help somebody by sending them a copy of the photo.

I looked on the CWGC website and found and posted the details shown on there which show the parents as:

Parents:

Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Horrocks, of 107, Old Rd., Heaton Norris, Stockport

This would be a John Horrocks a couple of generations on from your John and in a different area

Re: horrocks whitehead

KaylaCosner — 2009-10-08 15:27:24Z

Hey,
I think I found your looking for go to this website http://www3.telus.net/public/mcgeecga/Edwards/aqwg05.htmhat
I hope this helps you.

Re: John Horrocks Mayor of Lancashire Wigan 1911-1912

KaylaCosner — 2009-10-08 15:03:56Z

However, this was a short lived phase in the history of the Frenchwood area. Manufacturing continued to grow, and instead of becoming a desirable suburb dotted with large houses, a more intensive kind of building and increasing pollution drove away the wealthy.

A central role in this transformation of the town as a whole, and Frenchwood in particular was played by two brothers, who became known as ‘The Cotton Kings of Preston’. They originated, however, from Edgworth near Bolton, and their working lives began in their father’s millstone quarry:

Samuel Horrocks (1766-1842) was the older brother, and eventually became a very successful cotton manufacturer. He was Mayor of Preston, 1801–1802.
John Horrocks (1768-1804) founded Horrockses and Co. and built most of the cotton spinning mills in Preston, including Frenchwood Mill.
During the 1780s, John had the stronger interest in the newly developing cotton spinning industry, which was only just getting going in Lancashire so it was easy to get involved. He first came to Preston sell his products to John Watson, who had opened the first cotton mill there.

The brothers disagreed and in 1791 John moved to Preston. During his lifetime he built six cotton spinning mills, including Frenchwood Mill. His own yarn and cloth was now sold directly all around the world and the firm remained associated with cotton production for another 150 years. He gave his elder brother Samuel a share in the business and taught him how to manage the mills, though he did not have as strong an interest in cotton manufacturing. He also became an MP for Preston because of the importance he had now achieved in the town.

In 1804, John died suddenly while in London and Samuel took over Horrockses, which continued to flourish despite the change of ownership. He also became MP for Preston in place of his brother. He held the seat for 22 years despite being remembered as 'the silent member for Preston' because he hardly ever spoke in the House of Commons. In 1801–1802 he was made Mayor of Preston, further proff of how successful the firm was.

After his death Thomas Miller bought the company and the business continued with a succession of owners during the following 125 years. They all kept the name ‘Horrockses’, the greatest name in cotton. Eventually due to competition from foreign producers, the mill closed down during the 1870s.

I believe we are related. This is John Horrocks 1786 and his brother Samuel Horrocks 1766 who was major of Preston. I hope this helps you out

Re: horrocks whitehead

KaylaCosner — 2009-10-08 14:51:18Z

I have a Mary Horrocks that related to John Horrocks that owned to Cotton Factory. Her Mother and Father were John Horrocks 1745-1816 and Jane Booth 1748-1822. I think this is the right person your looking for and I can get the info your looking for just take a look at my family tree and email then I'll email you the infomation. Thanks

Re: John HORROCKS died 1916

KaylaCosner — 2009-10-08 14:42:53Z

Hey do you know his parents first names by any chance. Cause I'm related to John Horrocks born in 3/27/1768 in london and died in 3/4/1801 wroth 250,000 dollars back then. Married Mary Lomax? You can take a look at my family tree if you want. I've got alot of info on the horrocks but always need more. Thanks

Re: John HORROCKS died 1916

madhousewoman — 2009-09-02 19:02:41Z

Following up my own post - this has to be John Horrocks from the CWG website:

HORROCKS , JOHN Rifleman R/5862 02/03/1916 20 King's Royal Rifle Corps United Kingdom J. 4609. STOCKPORT (WILLOW GROVE) CEMETERY

Parents:

Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Horrocks, of 107, Old Rd., Heaton Norris, Stockport.

Hope that helps somebody to find him!

John HORROCKS died 1916

madhousewoman — 2009-09-01 17:51:55Z

In a pile of old papers I have found a photo of Annie Horrocks stood in front of a very grand gravestone. I can't read the stone on that one but in front of it there is another stone which reads

"in memory of John Horrocks who gave his life for King and Country March 2nd 1916 Erected by his fellow workers from Tiviot Colour Works"

If anybody has a connection with this family I would be happy to scan and send it to them

Re: Samuel Horrocks

Wiresfan — 2009-08-14 21:19:12Z

Thank you for your interest however I don't think we have a connection. Horrocks is a very common name about Lancashire. My Samuel's parents were William and Ann and Samuel spent most of his life in Dublin Ireland although he was born in Bolton Lancashire.

Re: Samuel Horrocks

KaylaCosner — 2009-08-14 21:01:58Z

My great grandfather name was Samuel William Horrocks born in 10/16/1874 in Hilton, Michgan and Died in 1960 in Spokane, Washington. I have a Samuel Horrocks his parents are John Horrocks and Isbaella Taylor that was born in 4/19/1851 but he married a Hiska Mina Bohlsen. They had two children together Abbie Isabella Horrocks and John George Horrocks.

Re: Horrocks Lancashire to West Virginia

barbarabekooy — 2009-07-05 17:43:13Z

Hi Charlene,

I have sent you two previously e-mails but don't know if they have made it through the system as my e-mail was not working for a few days due to a problem with the server provider. Please e-mail me at barbara.bekooy@ziggo.nl I have made copies of some family photos for you and need an address to mail.

Thanks,
Barbara

Another DNA Sale..........

racer439 — 2009-06-09 15:24:20Z

Ok all you Horrocks males, its time to get your genealogy roots tested. We currently have 4 Horrocks in the database and we need more.

FamilyTreeDNA (http://www.FamilyTreeDNA.com ) is having a half off sale (actually more than that) for the combined COMBINED - Y-CHROMOSOME AND MTDNA TEST.

This test is normally $248.00 but is now on sale for $119.00.

I know things are tough out there right now, and a couple of us are willing to help financially if it is needed. If you need a little help, just let me know.

To order the test, go to the link below:

http://www.familytreedna.com/group-join.aspx?Group=Horrocks

Thanks,
Hal Horrocks (hal@horrocksgenealogy.com)

Re: Horrocks Lancashire to West Virginia

CharleneHorrocks — 2009-03-18 22:08:38Z

Hi Barbara --

You appear to be a cousin of my husband -- his gr-grandparents were, indeed, John and Elizabeth Kenyon Horrocks and his grandparents were James and Sarah Gertrude Atkinson Horrocks.

You can e-mail me privately, if you wish. (charlenecch@aol.com)

Re: Horrocks Lancashire to West Virginia

barbarabekooy — 2009-03-18 21:54:09Z

Hi, My name is Barbara Horrocks Bekooy and I am just starting my research into my family history. My father was James William Horrocks and my mother was Mary Ernestine Holliday Strunk both of Lansing, West Virginia. Grandfather and Grandmother (my father's side) were James Horrocks and Sarah Gertrude Atkinson both of Lansing, WV. Grandparents on my Mother's side were Ernest Huddleston Holliday and Hester Ellen Gill both of Lookout WV. Believe that my ancestors from England were John Horrocks and Elizabeth Kenyon. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Barbara

Samuel Horrocks

Wiresfan — 2009-03-12 19:44:48Z

Does anyone have Samuel Horrocks in their tree. My Samuel was born in Bolton Lancashire around 1841. He was a Colour Sargeant in the army and married Janet Johnstone Stewart who was born in Liverpool Lancashire.

Re: horrocks whitehead

lhorrock — 2007-06-08 00:34:53Z

Joseph Horrocks and Sarah Ainscow had 4 sons and 2 daughters. The 4 sons all had Ainscow as a middle name. The oldest, Samuel Robert Ainscow Horrocks, is my greatgrandfather. He emigrated to Canada. The next oldest, Thomas Ainscow Horrocks, owned a coal mine, according to his nephew, my grandfather Thomas Ainscow Horrocks. I have the names of Sarah Ainscow's parents, but no information beyond that.

Lloyd Horrocks

Horrocks of Fall River, Massachusetts

rlcww — 2008-12-22 19:55:42Z

I'm trying to find information about Jane Horrocks, born about 1823 in England. I do not know if Horrocks is her maiden name; if it's her married name, then there's a possibility that Hayes/Haze is her maiden name.

1850 census: 1 & 4 districts, Smithfield, Providence, RI
Anna Horrocks, 46, f, b. England
Jane Horrocks, 26, f, b. England
Ann Horrocks, 16, f, b. England
Charlotte Horrocks, 7, f, b. England, in school
James Upwood, 2, m, b. RI

1860 census: Fall River, MA
Jane Horrocks, 37, weaver, b. England
Charlotte, 16, female, white, weaver, b. England
James, 12, male, white, b. MA, in school
Emma, 8, female, white, b. MA, in school
William, [8? 6?], male, white, b. MA, in school
John T, 6/12, male, b. MA [died in 1865]
Hannah, 67, female, white, housekeeper, b. England

1870 census: Fall River, MA
with son-in-law Alvin J Henry and his wife Charlotte
Horrocks, Jane, 47, works in cot. mill, b. England
Horrocks, Emma, 16, b. MA

1880 census: Fall River, MA
with son James Hopwood, 31, & his family
Jane HOPWOOD Mother W Female W 54 ENG At Home ENG ENG
Emma HOPWOOD Sister S Female W 24 MASS At Home ENG ENG

Jane Horrocks' apparent children were:
1. Charlotte Horrocks 1843?-1882 m. Alvin J Henry
2. James Hopwood b. 1848, died after 1910 census; married Mary J Crowley in 1870. (In 1850, listed as Upwood; from 1870 onward, went by Hopwood surname)
3. William (b. abt 1850, died young?)
4. Emma b. abt Apr 1855, died Feb 1885; unmarried
5. John T (b. abt Dec 1859; d. Jan 1865
Children death or marriage VR list parents as John & Jane.

And is Anna Horrocks, age 46 in 1850 census and Hannah, age 67, in 1860 census the same person? Is Hannah (Haze) Horrocks, widow, age 60, who died at 27 Elm street in Fall River, on June 4, 1866 the same person? How is she related to Jane Horrocks? Is Ann, age 16 in 1850, Jane's sister?

Horrocks DNA Study

racer439 — 2008-08-19 15:39:51Z

FamilyTreeDNA is having a sale on their DNA tests. It is good until August 31.

We currently have 4 males with their DNA markers on file and we need more.

The 37 marker test (Y-DNA37 – Male 37 marker paternal test) is $119.00 (normally $189) or if you are so inclined, the 67 marker test with mtFDNAPlus (YDNA67-mtDNAPlus -- Male 67 marker paternal test & high res- Maternal Match) for $288.00 (normally $409).

The link directly to the Horrocks DNA study is:
https://www.familytreedna.com/surname_join.aspx?code=H93951&...

Thanks,
Hal Horrocks
www.horrocksgenealogy.com

More Updates

racer439 — 2007-08-24 20:45:03Z

Hi,
There are a lot on updates on www.HorrocksGenealogy.com. Included are:
* DNA updates
* More Contributed Research entries – 21 researchers / 829 names
* All Horrocks (and variants) DETAIL listings from all the British and USA census.
Thanks,
Hal

Re: horrocks whitehead

mdg5098 — 2009-02-01 05:51:45Z

Hi Tina
In researching the life of Charles Colville Horrocks, a senior public servant in colonial Queensland, I have come across information on John Horrocks Whitehead (1810-1846) which I am happy to share with you. Charles Colville H. was a gr.grandson of the Preston/Lancashire cotton tycoon. He was born in Weimar, Germany where his branch of the Horrocks had moved to escape the bitterness and division which had consumed the family in England. One branch was becoming increasingly poorer while the other became ever more prosperous. Charles Colville's father was John Horrocks III. Two uncles of Charles Colville also settled in Weimar: (Captain) Charles Horrocks and James Horrocks. James Horrocks worked for about five years in Singapore with his cousin John Horrocks Whitehead, a partner in the trading firm of Shaw, Whitehead & Co. John Horrocks Whitehead died at Singapore in 1846 aged 36 years. the same age as his uncle the cotton tycoon had reached at the time of his death. He is mentioned in the Singapore newspaper regarding his involvement with the church, St Andrews I believe, just near the Raffles hotel, and I believe he is buried in the churchyard. I would have to locate my notes to confirm all the above details and perhaps to extract any more information. I hope this helps.

Re: horrocks whitehead

mdg5098 — 2009-02-18 12:51:43Z

Hi
You are correct about the cemetary. It appears John Horrocks Whitehead is buried in the old cemetery at Fort Canning in Singapore. A tombstone was reportedly erected for him by his good friend and business partner, the wealthy philonthropist Tan Tock Seng (1798-1850)upon which he inscribed "as a token of affection on the part of a Chinese friend, Tan Tock Seng". All the references I have encountered however indicate JHW was 36 years of age upon his death in 1846. See Buckley: An Anecdotal History of Singapore - Uni. of Malaya Press 1965; and One Hundred Years' History of the Chinese in Singapore - available as an e-book on the National Library of Singapore website. JHW was never my main topic of research so my notes are not the best as concerns him, but it does seem 36 was his age at his death. He definitely died in 1846. I think there was a notice in The Gentleman's Magazine to that effect, so that means he was born in 1810. If he was 38 at death it would place his birth at 1808. I have no information on that point. I'd be interested in any other information on JHW's Singapore activities.

mary anne daly (nee Horrocks -b.1794-dublin ?)

pamela1739 — 2007-11-03 16:27:03Z

my great great grandmother, mary anne daly. First record is cert. of baptism of her daughter,also mary anne daly (later Wilcox) Liverpool 1826. Married to John Daly.

Re: Horrocks in Chapel-en-le-frith, Derbys, England

chcookley — 2008-08-13 13:44:35Z

Hello

My Albert Horrocks is proving to be quite a difficult - in fact the most difficult individual in my tree - find as my father has only very limited information. I know he was from somewhere in the chapel area and I know my dad as a child would visit his dad's Aunt Lily so there could well be a link.
My strongest piece of info is that Albert was married to Martha Ann Bennett daughter of Jasper Bennett

Re: horrocks whitehead

adriennevmc — 2008-02-27 22:37:32Z

Hi June
thank you for your previous reply. I have read through the whole thread to try and work out the generations and how they related to each other but this got more and more confusing!

I think the james that you refer to as being born in 1807 may be the James that we are investigating as to whether or not he is an ancestor.

I am struggling to unpick the henry's and james and samuels in the emails in this thread. have you got any of this as a family tree which might make it easier to see if dates coincide? It may be that we are related!!

I think my James's father may have been Joseph who was part of a cotton firm Horrocks and Jacson and co in Preston. Joseph's father was possibly a timber dealer in Bradshaw. Does any of this interlink with any of your family tree bits. I would be really keen to receive any info about the james born in 1807. If it is the same one,I think he died in 1852 leaving a young family. My home email is adrienne.vmc@btinternet.com if that is easier.

thanks
Adrienne

Re: horrocks whitehead

adriennevmc — 2008-02-17 01:07:09Z

Hi
I would be interested in your info about the cousin henry to see if any way this ties up with our alleged family connections with the Horrocks family. My gg grandmother was a hester elizabeth horrocks, I think of a quaker family. It is possible her father was James. Was he connected to henry in anyway? Hester's great grandparents may have come from Bradshaw. any chance that this interconnects with any of your horrocks research?

Hester married a John Forshaw who ended up as mayor of preston. I have to say this Forshaw family like to make themselves sound more imposing than they were so any connection may be wishful thinking on their victorian need for good standing!!!

be good to hear any details you have.
Thanks
Adrienne

Re: Alice A. Horrocks pre-1884

cmbking — 2007-07-16 23:30:55Z

I know it has been quite some time since you posted this, but I hope you can still receive notifications. I have an Alice Horrocks, born 1825 in Lancashire England. Her boys, all three of them moved to Canada in 1869 -72? trying to pin point that still. They, however, changed their last name to Jones, no notion why. I have found several of their records displaying Horrocks Jones or H Jones. Could she have come with them? I don't know, but it is a good mystery. How did you come by this book?

Re: horrocks whitehead

ktslsmith — 2007-06-06 16:18:56Z

Hi June
post your email address and I will email you.

Re: horrocks whitehead

ktslsmith — 2007-06-06 15:26:10Z

Hi June

send info to ktslsmith@tiscali.co.uk

Do you know who Emily Whitehead parents where ?

Henry of Vale House is mentioned in the horrockses cotton kings of preston book, do you have it?

Re: horrocks whitehead

ktslsmith — 2008-09-13 17:16:44Z

Hi thank you for your message, walter horrocks whitehead was the brother of my gg grandfather. What information are you looking for ?

Re: horrocks whitehead

ktslsmith — 2009-02-18 17:18:47Z

yes jhw my gg greatfather did die in 1846 Singapore of what illness im yet to find out, would you have that in your records as Iam unable to find a death certificate for him. However is age, my records taken from baptism records show he was born christmas day 1808 and baptised february 1809 but I will take another look. He married 1840 in cheltenham emily edwards daughter of the late brigadier wilbraham tollemache edwards and had 3 children.
I would like to have all information/photos you may have on him.His brother was captain walter horrocks whitehead born 1797. Do you have him in your records.

Re: horrocks whitehead

ktslsmith — 2009-02-03 15:24:54Z

Hi
This is great news, I would love to know what information you have, John horrocks whitehead was buried in Singapore in Fort Canning aged 38 though not 36. His mother Mary was the sister to John and Samuel Horrocks founders of the cotton industry, look forward to hearing from.

Re: horrocks whitehead

ktslsmith — 2008-09-28 14:36:29Z

Hi which Samuel have you traced. My ggg grandmother Mary had a brother Samuel and John Horrocks, founders of the cotton industry in Preston.Let me know what information and dates you have.

Mary Hannah Janet Horrocks

Wiresfan — 2009-02-08 17:24:54Z

Does anyone have this lady in their family tree. I am guessing that she was born around 1870/1875 but unfortunately I don't know who are parents were or where she was born. I know she married James McFarlane (MacFarlane) and was in Duibling in 1895 where my grandmother Violet was born. In 1909 the family went to Calcutta India but returned around 1925/1930 and lived in Derby where she died in 1936. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Re: Margaret Horrocks

julainek — 2007-09-15 02:51:24Z

I can help you with info on there children and tell you that there are still 2 living g-children, I can come forward but can't get back. I find nothing on John Emmons, where or when he died and the g-daughters does not seem to want that info told !! Do you know anything about him?
would appreciate any info. thank you Lauraine

Re: John Horrocks Mayor of Lancashire Wigan 1911-1912

helenhorrocks1 — 2008-09-22 12:32:22Z

I dont think we have the same Samuel Horrocks.

Re: horrocks whitehead

JuneDiamond — 2007-06-08 10:22:30Z

I am descended from the 3rd surviving son of Samuel, henry's son. joseph was the oldest. their mother was Elizabeth Emblin. They lived at Stoneclough in Kearsley. Joseph later had a cottage on Stoneclough Brow with his wife and children. this stil exists. I have census returns

Re: horrocks whitehead

JuneDiamond — 2008-02-19 18:33:43Z

Hi, Henry also had a son James, born 1807 but i have no details of his future life. His father too was a James, but this is way too early, andmy ggrandfather had a son, James born 1890, but by that time they were Methodists and I only know the name of one son, Earnest, who lived in Bolton..
Since your family have connections with Preston it may be that one of them went to work for the Cotton Kings (henry stayed in Bradshaw to manage the family stone quarry for them,in Turton bottoms).I beleve at this point at least some of the family were Quakers, certainly the branch who farmed the Birches.
Hester is often a Quaker name. Good luck

Re: horrocks whitehead

JuneDiamond — 2007-06-06 15:56:43Z

I think that joseph, James' elder brother's sons went to America. I have a record of the 1861 census. they were Ainscow Horrocks, from their mother who was a Sarah Ainscow. is this the connection? It was a big family and there is also a brother john I can't trace.i shall go and see Vale House myself now I know where it is. My e-mail is j.diamond@leeds.ac.uk, and I would love pictures

Re: horrocks whitehead

JuneDiamond — 2007-06-06 15:45:02Z

Hi - I can't get my head around using your e-mail, but i will presently. Emily's father was called James, and he was a provision dealer. I have the marriage certificate. I will get The cotton King book now I know we are the same branch

Re: Marvin Horrocks

dmh241 — 2008-06-27 19:57:42Z

Mervin Horrocks married Reyma Massey on May 5 don't know the year.

Re: horrocks whitehead

jashby9922 — 2008-08-31 18:22:14Z

I am very interested in Walter Horrocks Whitehead (but am no relation). He was the captain of the East India Company vessel The Duke of Sussex around 1831 and I would love to know if you have any more information about him.

DNA project for Horrocks

RogerRArrick — 2007-12-13 01:45:17Z

I've started an ORRICK DNA project to attempt to connect those with the ORRICK name and variations including HORROCKS ARRICK ARICK ORROUCK, etc.

This could be very exciting and could break through some of our brick walls!

The next step is to get recruits from the various branches around the US.

For details, see:
http://www.arrick.com/family/dnaproject1.html

_______________________________________________
Roger Arrick
Roger@Arrick.com
Tyler, TX

Re: HORROCKS ADOPTION 1954

lynnrichardson4 — 2008-01-22 01:03:59Z

hi
could you tell me where she was put up for adoption,
my late aunt had a child that was adopted around that time,she also had two children
lynn

Re: John Horrocks Mayor of Lancashire Wigan 1911-1912

karencolby_1 — 2008-09-21 19:23:59Z

Im looking for any information on Samuel Horrocks. I believe he was born around 1882 and he was Cheif Inspector at the Wigan Police Station.And his brother was Chief Detective Inspector. Samuel married Alice Anne Middleton and they had 7 children. One of the sons was Herbert, born 12 January 1920. Im not sure if any of the other children were named John, but I believe it could be as it is a family name that was carried down.
Any information will be greatly appreciated!

Re: horrocks whitehead

karencolby_1 — 2008-09-23 07:26:47Z

I am looking for any information on the Horrocks family, founders of the cotton mills. I have managed to trace back to my great grandfather, Samuel Horrocks, but no further. Any information will really be appreciated.

Re: Charlotte Horrocks

karencolby_1 — 2008-09-23 07:17:40Z

Hi Geoff,

I am searching for any information on the Horrocks family of the cotton mills. I believe that we are related to them, but have had no luck tracing any further than my great grandfather. Samuel Horrocks was born in Lancashire in 1882, and was chief inspector at the Wigan Police Station. He married Alice Anne Middleton, and they had 7 children. Samuel retired in 1948 and died in 1959 aged 77. Sadly I only know the names of 2 of their children.
A copy of the family tree, or any other information you may have will be greatly appreciated.

Re: Horrocks in Chapel-en-le-frith, Derbys, England

YorkshireTyke — 2008-08-02 12:52:05Z

Hi there,

Do you have your Albert Horrocks on any census records? I have an Albert Horrocks father George. Albert's sister Lily lived on Lower Lane in Chinley.

Thanks :O)