McHALE
writes - Just had a tiny breakthrough in discovering that Florence SHAW born 1902 in Barrowford
married a Michael McHALE. They were married in 1924. Such an unusual surname that I
am going out on that Family Tree limb to ask if any of you ever heard of them around
Barrowford! Or anyone with surname of McHale - perhaps could have been one of their
children. Thanks Fay
THE MEETING AT HEIRS HOUSE, COLNE
(member 7264)
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| Patricia Colman's grandfather, "Grandpa Cox," is seated 2nd from the left with the walking stick - but who are the remainder of the group? |
HARGREAVES
(member 2893) is trying to obtain more information on Abraham HARGREAVES of Heirs House,
Colne. He died c.1814 and his brother Christopher travelled from USA, in 1816, to settle
the estate. He took up residence at Heirs House where he died in 1820.
Sydney asks if there is any historical information available on Heirs House or the earlier home of the Hargreaves family - Blakey Hall. Any information would be appreciated
RICHARD HAIGHTON Ltd - Canning Street, Burnley
is researching the history of Richard Haighton Ltd, Iron founders & Engineers of Colne,
Nelson and Burnley. He would like to know more about the Burnley years (specifically who
bought-out the firm in the 1970's and closed it! and any information about the Major
miller and Cadet lathe) but any info would be of interest. Bill also asks if anyone
knows where Brick Croft was in Colne in the 1840s.
There will be an item about Richard Haighton Ltd, Iron founders & Engineers, from Bill in the next edition of the newsletter due out in January 2010.
The Society Membership Secretary is Mr David Burgess, 10 St. Andrews Drive, Alwoodley, Leeds LS17 7TR