a family tree I AM researching my wife's family tree and would like to know if there are any descendants of a James Parkinson still living in your area.

James Parkinson married Ann Burns, December 5, 1829 at Manchester Cathedral. Known children -- Ann, Mary, Elizabeth, John, Jane and Emma.

Jane Parkinson married Joseph Worsley, March 18, 1868, Manchester Cathedral.

Ann Parkinson (nee Burns) known to be living 1881 with her son, John, and his wife, Jane, at 3 Oliver Street, Manchester.

Emma Parkinson married Joseph Wheelhouse, December 26, 1868, Manchester Cathedral, and had a daughter born November 11, 1872 in Manchester.

Emma Wheelhouse/Parkinson had a daughter born August 24, 1890 named Rosehannah Parkinson.

Not known when Emma Wheelhouse/Parkinson moved to Bolton from Manchester.

Rosehannah Parkinson married Christopher Clemson, 1910, Bolton Register Office.

James Parkinson, occupation a smith, born in Bolton June 2, 1805, baptised St Peter's, Bolton.

His father was Bould/Bold Parkinson, born January 26, 1778, married Alice Holt, March 20, 1797. Occupation Smith, Breightmet, Bolton. Had three other children -- Rich, Alice, John.

If anyone has any information, please contact me.

Mr A Prior

141 Preston New Road, Blackpool FY3 9NJ.

Tel: 01253 763387

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