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Trying to find Holroyd

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June

June Report 22 Sep 2006 18:12

any relatives out there,? looking for any one who could be related i cant get back any further i have now hit a brick wall. Benjamin Holroyd d.o.b.abt 1810 Born elland Halifax yorkshire death 1892 at north bierley,he was married to marther hill or haighill ?they had three sons:- Peter Holroyd d.o.b. abt 1856 born north bierley yorkshire at Raw Nook ? iknow north bierley but not raw nook, he was a foundry labourer John Holroyd,abt 1850 who i dont know anything. Samuel Holroyd d.o.b abt 1851Born in horbury yorkshire, he was a railway labourer he moved to halifax, Eddlestons buildings ovenden, married Elizabeth wilson d.o.b.1846 who was born in halifax her mother was a mary wilson,d.o.b.1815 also born halifax. Daughter of samuel was mary Holroyd d.o.b.1879 born low moor bradford yorkshire, Willy Holroyd d.o.b.1882 in halifax yorkshire was his son my grandfather,who had another brother Oliver Holroyd born bradford i believe if anyone can help please dont hesitate i want to get further back to my roots thanks in advance .

Pat & Paul

Pat & Paul Report 3 Oct 2007 11:26

Hi June
Sounds very much like my family.
Benjamin was born c1800.
If you send me a message I will open my tree for you.
Cheers and good hunting
Paul Holroyd