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Edward Report 3 Oct 2007 12:40

Trying to find infomation on Henry Sykes born in Cheadle in 1885 he married Janet (Palmer) Sykes he was my fathers FATHER Edward sykes born 1913 in Sockport .Would like to hear from anyone who could help me .
Thanks
Colin

Ethel

Ethel Report 3 Oct 2007 21:38

Hi. Is it Edward or Colin????
I am not connected but had a look for you and found quite a lot, but it needs checking backwards to be sure all this is your family.

Henry married Janet. 1909 July/Sept. Qtr. reg in Salford. vol 8d 288.
Copy of this certificate will give their ages, their Father's names and occupations. also witnesses who may be siblings.

Edward was born Oct/Dec Qtr. 1913. Registered in Stockport vol 8a 74.

1901 census
Joseph Sykes. 42. 1859. Born Cheadle. Liv. Stockport. Bleachers finisher
Jane. 44. 1857. Born Hope. Manchester.
William E 18. 1883. Born Cheadle Bleachers App.
Henry 16. 1885. Born Cheadle.Shipping ?? Clerk.
Emily.M. 10. 1891 Born Cheadle.

cannot find on 1891.
1881. Sykes. Cheadle.
Sarah. 58. Widow. Housekeeper. Born Manchester.
Edward. 23. Printers Bleacher. Born Cheadle
Joseph. 21. Bleachers Stiffener. Born Cheadle
Elizabeth. 15. ???Thread Rolling. Born Cheadle.

Ages for the following, ie, John and Sarah very cariant.

1871.Cheadle.
Sarah. Widow.Charwoman
Edward. 14. Worker at Print Works.
Joseph 12. Gardener
Elizabeth. 6.

1861 Cheadle Moselely
John.48. Overlooker.:Print Works.Born Cheadle
Sarah. 38.Born Manchester
John. 11. Labourer at Bleach works. Born Cheadle
Edward. 3. Born Cheadle
Joseph. 1. Born Cheadle.

1851.Cheadle Moselely
John 38. Print Works. Born Cheadle
Sarah. 32. Born Cheadle. ?????
Elizabeth. 87. Mother.
Elizabeth. 9. Born Cheadle
John. 2. Born Cheadle.

1841. This is only a faint possibility.
John.25.
Mary 25.
Elizabeth. 70.???????

Ages on 1841 always out somewhat, and relationships are not shown.
If this is right, it is possible that John was married before to a Mary.

Marriage for a John Sykes to a Sarah Dickinson. 3.8.1840. Cathedral. Manchester. Needs checking.

Birth of a Joseph. 1859. July/Sept. Qtr. reg in Stockport. Vol either 8a 57 of 8a 75.?? copy of this should give you his Mums maiden name which should help confirm or deny the marriage shown.
Edward. 1856. Oct/Dec Qtr. reg in Stockport. vol 8a 27
John. 1850. July/Sept. Qtr. reg in Stockport. vol 19. 321.

These need checking.

Death of John 1870. aged 58. Reg in Stockport. July/Sept. Qtr. vol 8a 57. This too needs checking to prove if right one.

Hope this helps. Ethel.

Edward

Edward Report 5 Oct 2007 14:24

Hi Ethel.
Thank you for the information my name is Colin Sykes my father was Edward .I am sorry to be ignorant but how do I go about getting the marrage certificate .I live in South Africa .My father Edward was married before to a Edith Sykes who he devorced in1946 and then came to live in South Africa where he married my mom .All I know is form his birth certificate is that his father was Henry Sykes and his mother Janet (Palmer) Sykes .I do not know if he had any brothers or sisters. That is it I would greatly appreciate any help you could give me or point me in a direction.

Thanks
Colin