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Subject: WWII Yank Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the
good people of Leek. Tony Oropollo Your Leek Paper has just celebrated its first
six months of publication, thanks to the wonderful
support from the town and surrounding district. We look forward to celebrating our 50th issue in
the New Year and further improving our coverage of
local events. Gary Shenton (Editor)
info@yourleekpaper.co.uk Fri, 19 Dec 2003 We are back home in Long Pond, Pennsylvania,
USA. We only had 2 days in Leek but what a lovely
town, I wish it was here. I hope it is true that
the spirit world is around us as my husband dead 10
months now would have been as thrilled as I am. He
was stationed at Blackshaw Moor and a lovely man
saw my posting on your visitors page and sent me
pictures of a tank, a misty picture of the Moor and
a public foot path. I thank him very much. I will
highly recommend your town, it's people, and
friendliness. Milda Morse Thu, 4 Dec 2003 Calling all Goldstraw's wherever you are. Goldstraw & Goostrey Genealogy are to hold a
gathering of the Clan in 2005. We have yet to
finalise the detail but it will be held in Leek in
late August/early September 2005. We have interest
from our kinsmen in places as far flung as the
United States of America and Australia and now wish
to invite all those "slightly" nearer home to
contact us with suggestions as to what you would
like the event to consist of. Why not log into our
web site at http://goldstraw.org.uk to see a wealth
of genealogical information. You can keep up to
date with the gathering at
http://goldstraw.org.uk/gathering and get the
latest information at
http://goldstraw.latest-info.com Don't forget to let us have your ideas, See you in 2005. Best wishes till then, Martin Wed, 3 Dec 2003 Hello from Long Pond, Pennsylvania My husband was stationed near Leek in WWll and
befriended by a wonderful family. He spoke fondly
of them and the Moors he had to cross. We are
planning a visit Dec. 8 to 16 this year. Milda Morse Tue, 2 Dec 2003 Any descendents of Percy William COOKE still in
the Leek Staffordshire area... his mother was Mable
Ashworth whos mother was a "Ball" Will help fill some holes in the family tree Regards to all the "Balls" of Leek Michael Ball Sun, 30 Nov 2003 I just found this site and I would love to hear
from anyone who remembers or is affiliated with the
Cartilidge family I spent many happy hours as a
child in Leek, 9 Argles Road to be exact, went to
Milner Girls School Leek, if any one would like to
get in touch I would be happy to hear from you, Thanks Pam Tue, 25 Nov 2003 I saw a book in the Leek Library about Football
history. Leek.colonel Mon, 24 Nov 2003 Hello Leek online! I was looking at www.cyndisList.com/ireland just
now, and came across an entry where "someone" was
looking for a James Wilson Creathorn. It seems they
spotted this reference in leekonline and then it
disappeared! Regards, from Wisconsin, Sun, 16 Nov 2003 Not your normal request for information, but I
am looking for a decent 'Bird table' for my
grand-daughter for Christmas. I know I can find one
in many shops and stores but I am one of those who
passionately believes in shopping local. If anyone
knows of a local manufacturer I would prefer to
give them my money than a multi national chain
store. Thanks Thu, 13 Nov 2003 Hi, I'm trying to trace family back on my mother's
side of the family. My mum, Carole Hambleton (b.
1946 in Leek) and her brother, Peter Hambleton
(sadly now deceased) were the children of Kenneth
Millward Hambleton and Ethel Hambleton (nee
Bailey). Kenneth was one of 10 siblings from ??
Hambleton who married Matilda Millward. Kenneth's
father was a Mounty in Canada for about 5-10 years
but returned to Leek. If anyone can help with any
information on both the Hambleton/Millward and
Bailey sides it would be greatly appreciated. Rebecca Byrne Sun, 09 Nov 2003 I am tracing the Washington family as part of my
family tree and have come across Washingtons that
were born in Leek. Most of my line were from
Wombridge but being from Australia I am wondering
what sort of distance lies between the two areas?
If anyone can help on either of my queries I would
be grateful. Thank you Wed, 5 Nov 2003 I am trying to trace details of my ELLERTON
ancestors who lived in Leek in the 19th century. If
any visitor to this site comes across ANY
information relating to Ellerton's who lived in the
area around this time I would be very grateful if
they could forward details on to me. Thanks, Bob (Cambridge) Wed, 5 Nov 2003 Thank you for bringing Leek to the people on the
internet, the website brought back many memories of
when I was a machinist at Slimma in 1976, I have
tried to contact old friends from Leek but so far
have been unable to do so. Every dinner time we
would go up to the local pub to have a few drinks,
and wander back to work, or we would go to the
market. I have been in Australia now for 26 years,
but my heart is still in Staffordshire. If anyone
can remember SANDRA RYDER from Norton, could they
PLEASE contact me, Thank you Sandra Ryder Mon, 03 Nov 2003 My father was a soldier in the 2nd world war. I
would like to know in what regiment he was. He
lived in Longsdon and after the war he lived in
Leek. He had a son named Barry who died in 1948. My
father´s name is Jim Bishop and past away two
years ago. Who can give me some information
please. Great site, With great regards, Jim Bishop Sun, 2 Nov 2003 Hello to anyone who might be able to help
me. "40 Years On," was the title of our old school
song, and 40 years ago I met a young lady from Leek
and have often wondered what became of her. Her
name was Susan Rotton, and she lived at 5 Grove
Terrace. If anyone can help, or if Susan sees this
herself, I can be contacted at
neil.kennedy2@btopenworld.com Thanks to anyone who might be able to help. Neil Kennedy Tue, 28 Oct 2003 Hi I would like to have my family name put on to
your wonderful site. My grandfather (who was the
youngest in the family) and his siblings were
living with their maternal grandfather in Stoke
Upon Trent in the 1881 census. Both parents had
died. My g-grandfather Joseph Broome in Leek in
1874 and my g-grandmother Elizabeth (nee James)
Broome in 1878. The address given in the census was
10 Cobden Street. I am looking for any info on the
following: BROOME Elizabeth = b. 1863 in Newcastle I would be greatful for any connections or info
of marriages etc. I have been able to track one
other who was Albert Edward Broome b. 1865 in
Hanley and of course my grandfather b. 1873 in
Leek. Best regards Philippa Oppenheim Thu, 23 Oct 2003 Looking for Irene Fogg. A dear friend of mine has mentioned to me today
he would love to see her again. He is a senior now
and left England at around age 20. Her name may be
different but maybe someone remembers the Fogg
family from Leek? It truly would be wonderful to
give him news of her and how he could possibly see
or speak with her again before it is too late.
Thank you. Sincerely, Joanne from New Smyrna Beach, Florida Hi I would like to know if there are any model
making clubs in Leek or one near Leek. I know there
is one in Meir but thats too far away. Steve S Fri, 17 Oct 2003 Searching for any information on the Harrison
family of 7 Grosvenor Street Leek 1871:mother
Alice, sons Alfred and Ernest, and Alice's
Grandparents Samuel and Sarah Harrison of
Thorncliffe, Samuel was a Copper Miner. Any help
would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Sylvia Wed, 15 Oct 2003 Hello, I've been visiting Leek most weekends for the
last five years,and only just found out my family
originate from Leek.I stored my caravan on
Blackshaw Moor,so I became a regular visitor
without realising my connection.I wondered if
anyone new what or where Sleigh's yard was,or where
Moorland cottage was.These appear on marriage
certificates for my grandparents and great
granparents,I would be grateful for any info. Kind regards Tue, 14 Oct 2003 I am researching the Priestnall families and am
very interested in anyone that has any old photos
from the Leek branch, in fact I would be interested
in all Priestnall lines and would be prepared to
buy any old photos or anything that goes with any
Priestnall family, James Priestnall from Leek went
to Pendleton where he married Ann Peason and had a
family of three daughters and a son, I am also
looking into the Cartlidge (Cartledge) families
from Leek. Thank you Sat, 11 Oct 2003 Subject: Mellor's or Dale's ? I am looking for any family members. My father
Thomas Philip Mellor was born in Leek on
15/7/1916.His mother’s maiden name was Amy
Dale. She had a brother Rafe who married Florence
and they had 3 children Rafe, Philip and
Myrtle. I am Thomas Philip Mellor’s daughter,
Audrey. I now live in Australia, I am looking for
the web site of the Registry office in Leek in
order to obtain a copy of my father’s birth
certificate. I would appreciate any information on
my family. As a young child I lived with my family
on Daffodil Farm on the Leek/ Buxton road, near
Flash Village. My Email address is audit5@hotmail.com.au Thank You Audrey Back to the
current visitors
book
It has been a long time since my stay in Leek, but
in my mind, it is always the Autumn of 1944. As Bob
Hope used to say, "Thanks for the memories"
atomd@worldnet.att.net
Co.I, 345th Reg. 87th Infantry Division,U.S.
Army
We are now selling in excess of 4,000 copies of the
paper each week and are looking to increase our
circulation figure in 2004.
We are always open to suggestions from readers how
we can improve our publication, and welcome e-mails
and letters.
One of our priorities is to establish a regular
page devoted to the history of Leek and the
immediate surrounding district. We will welcome any
old pictures and written memories.
Thanks again to everyone who has supported us in
2003, and in particular Tony Smith at Leekonline
who has spread our pages worldwide.
Your Leek Paper
19 Getliffe's Yard
Derby Street
Leek
wheresmilda@msn.com
martin@goldstraw.org
He was in the 113th AA.
wheresmilda@msn.com
michaelball@optusnet.com.au
Sydney Australia
PGPARRY@aol.com
The name Creathorn rings a bell. I am sure that
there is a paragraph detailing his achievements and
I think there was a sketch also.
leek.colonel@btopenworld.com
There is some evidence that James Wilson Creathorn
was my Great Great Grandfather.
His son was James John Creathorn, the father of
Edward Charles Creathorn of Leek - (married to
Martha Ann (Sheldon), also of Leek.)
Edward Charles Creathorn was my grandfather. He
played football for Leek United around the turn of
the (19th) century.
If the person who "lost" the reference would care
to get in touch, I know of at least two other
genealogy searchers in the UK searching for the
same thing!
Ted Warwick jntwar@yahoo.com
Clive Smith
smithcvs@tiscali.co.uk
rebecca@zarem.net
Jennifer Rooks (Australia)
rooksr@bigpond.com
I am particularly interested in obtaining details
of family members who were buried in Leek Cemetery
- please feel free to pass on this message to
anyone who may be able to help!
BEllerton@linx.co.uk
smith@goldenit.net.au
Jim.bishop@nuon.com
neil.kennedy2@btopenworld.com
Rose = b. 1868 in Hanley
Frederick Charles = b. 1871 in Leek
New Zealand
phil.phil@clear.net.nz
Woodcamp@aol.com
Sutton1988@aol.com
Oval64@aol.com
David Johnson
davidjohnson222@hotmail.com
Thomas Cartlide married Lydia Ann Bentley she was
the daughter of Elizabeth Bentley and James Bowyer
so any information from these I would be grateful
my e-mail address is
apriestnall85@tiscali.co.uk
Amy
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