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Re: Bickerstaff Lancashire United Kingdom

bickerstaff168 — 2009-08-24 22:26:54Z

I have very little by the way of facts or anything else.
This Bickerstaff came to America at the onset of the Revolutionary War. After he settled in western Pennslyvania. The only names start in 1825, Alexander, his grandson. Any clues or guesses to get started would be appreciated

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Re: Bickerstaff Lancashire United Kingdom

bdavies2112 — 2009-08-23 09:44:57Z

Thank you for your helpful advice and input!!!!!!!!!

Re: Bickerstaff Lancashire United Kingdom

JASper2611 — 2009-08-22 13:10:55Z

Hello!
There are so many Bickerstaffs in Lancs that you'll need to give some idea of where yours were, in order to receive some useful ideas. The odd date wouldn't come amiss either!

Jo

Re: Bickerstaff Lancashire United Kingdom

bdavies2112 — 2009-08-22 10:34:49Z

I am related to Elizabeth Head who married Issac Bickerstaffe, Issac and elizabeth had several children one called charles edwin john alexander bickerstaffe who is my great grandfather.
they lived at 22 regent street bury in lancashire.
It's a shame you don't have a photograph of her, because we don't either.
Hope this info helps.
Regards
Andrea

Re: Bickerstaff Lancashire United Kingdom

bdavies2112 — 2009-08-22 10:32:55Z

would love to share any info you have that would be great thanks

Re: Bickerstaff Lancashire United Kingdom

MargieLaneBarnette — 2009-08-20 13:41:02Z

Andrea, My relationship to Elizabeth Jane Alexandra Head Bickerstaffe, is through her father,(my Ggrandfather), Isaac Head/Heads. E.J.A.H.B. was a child of his first family with Ann Fortescue. I am the granddaughter of Robert Ashbridge Heads, b. 1878 in Howden-le-Wear, Durham, England & d. 1937 in Kent, Portage Co., Ohio, USA. Robert was the first child of Isaac Heads' second family with Elizabeth Ashbridge. How do you connect to Isaac Head/Heads? I do not have any photos of Isaac's first family, but have several of his second. I am willing to share this info, if you are interested.

Re: Bickerstaff Lancashire United Kingdom

bickerstaff168 — 2009-08-19 23:10:54Z

Andrea, do you know if any relatives came to America to fight in the Revolutionary War? Thank You

Re: Bickerstaff Lancashire United Kingdom

bdavies2112 — 2009-08-18 15:44:41Z

Re: Lucretia Bickerstaff, Monroe County MS

joleenstreit — 2009-02-12 22:21:54Z

I believe that you are correct...that this Lucretia is d/o Johnson Bickerstaff of Monroe co., MS. I descend from the Bickerstaffs of Monroe co., MS and have some information I am willing to share. Contact me at nmjodie@yahoo.com

Re: Bickerstaff Lancashire United Kingdom

ClassyGram — 2008-12-06 17:05:42Z

I am seeking a connection to the family Isaac Bickerstaffe, b. 1860 and m.1883 to Elizabeth Jane Alexandra Head, in Clayton-le-Moors, Lancashire. My connection would be with Elizabeth's father, Isaac Head, b. 1838 in Dalston,Cumberland...her mother was Ann Fortescue. She may have had a brother, William or John William Bickerstaffe.

BICKERSTAFF Jimmy R 1851-1995

t42Moore — 2008-11-20 17:25:42Z

BICKERSTAFF Jimmy R 1851-1995

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

This is one of the 198,229 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com If you know more about this person please reply here.

BICKERSTAFF Mildred B 1930-1978

t42Moore — 2008-11-20 17:25:29Z

BICKERSTAFF Mildred B 1930-1978

I photographed this gravestone in the Moore Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

This is one of the 198,229 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com If you know more about this person please reply here.

Re: BICKERSTAFF/BICKERSTAFFE, HEAD/HEADS

LesterBickerstaff — 2008-07-26 21:20:30Z

Sorry, we are not related,....I think.

My line is Johnston Bickerstaff born at sea 1720

BICKERSTAFF/BICKERSTAFFE, HEAD/HEADS

MargieLaneBarnette — 2008-07-13 16:32:54Z

Elizabeth Jane Alexandria Head, d/o Isaac Head & Ann Fortescue married in 1861 to Isaac Bickerstaff, s/o John Bickerstaff. Elizabeth is listed on the 1871 British Census with sibling, William Head and parents Isaac & Ann Fortescue, living in Witton-le-Wear, Durham, England. Elizabeth's father, Isaac Head is my Ggrandfather through his second marriage to Elizabeth Ashbridge. I would love to exchange info & photos with descendants of this family. Contact me at ClassyGram@neo.rr.com.

Re: Nathan Bickerstaff

bickerstaff168 — 2008-07-09 04:40:28Z

19 July 1880 Letart,Mason Co., WV. Household # 1102- 1080. Nathon Bickerstaff 45 Male White Pa. Farmer Mary 27 Female White Va. Alex 4 Male White Va. I do not remember where I got this, hope it helps.

Re: Pete/Peter Bickerstaff in Orange, Texas 1930

hgosnell — 2008-04-23 11:21:46Z

Lester, Thank you you for the information.

Harold

Re: Pete/Peter Bickerstaff in Orange, Texas 1930

LesterBickerstaff — 2008-04-23 04:14:09Z

I can't remember where I read this, but Pete was working on repairing a boat, fell overboard and drowned. You could search the death records of Orange County/City Texas.

Sorry, I have no further info.

Lester M. Bickerstaff

Re: Bickerstaff Lancashire United Kingdom

LesterBickerstaff — 2008-04-23 04:05:37Z

Thanks for the linage of the name, but my Uncle has another story:

For all of you to keep in your family records, one other origin of the family name.

Uncle Clyde has an other explanation:

Circa 960 AD, As Fiefdoms quarreled over land or other matters,
it did not pay to gather surfs (working farmers) and Knights to kill or war on one another,
(War was costly and dead surfs could not work the land for their Lords, as labor was hard to come by)
So, each faction would camp on a ridge of a valley opposite each other ready for battle.

Instead of fighting, each side would choose a staff of "bickers" to mediate their differences. Eventually, as the
story goes, These mediators became "The Bickerstaff''s". (HA...!! Peace makers, I like it already)

(per Uncle Clyde Lester Bickerstaff) I tend to like his story the best, but can find no written proof of it.

Lester M. Bickerstaff
April 23, 2007

Mary Bickerstaff & Philip Doddridge married Abt 1767

MarionRosenbaum — 2007-10-18 00:27:35Z

Am looking for info on the Mary Bickerstaff that married Philip Doddridge (1737-1822) abt 1767 in Beford Co, PA. They may have lived in Washington, PA, Brooke Co, VA (now WV). Philip died May 6 1822 in Wayne, IN.

Re: Pete/Peter Bickerstaff in Orange, Texas 1930

hgosnell — 2008-02-03 22:37:41Z

Debbie, Thank you for the respons: Just now saw it:

I got the following from another perseon:
1900 Orange Co TX census page 44A , ED 57, Sheet #19 Line #11 Dwelling #310, Family # 312 with info:

Pete Bickerstaff b Feb 1852 48
Ella (wife) Mar 1872 28
married 12 years
Mildren (dau) Jan 1889 11
Maude (dau) Dec 1890 9
Eugene (son) Apr 1893 7
Cecil (son) Dec 1895 4
Katie (dau) May 1898 2

In 1910 Orange Co TX census:

Pete Bickerstaff 56
Ella 37
Cecil 14
Katie 11
Pete (son) 5
Jimmie (dau) 2
John (son) 7mos

Jimmie had 2 sons, James C Norwood and JC Lippeat."

Harold

Re: Pete/Peter Bickerstaff in Orange, Texas 1930

hgosnell — 2008-02-03 22:31:23Z

Thank you for the response. It's the James Norwood that I am realy interested in. Do you have anything on him? How did Jimmy have a son named Norwood?

Here is a response that I received from another lady:
I too seek info on a Peter Bickerstaff.
I believe he married a Fidelia Simmons.
See Texas Marriage Collection 1814-1909 & 1966-2002 -it shows Peter Bickerstaff, male, marriage date:March 25,1881 to Fidelia Simmons in Jefferson City, Texas.
Name spelled as Biggertstaff in some records.
Texas Death index 1903-2000 shows a Peter Bickerstaff died in Nueces County, Texas February 5, 1938, certificate 9561.
Fidelia was born in Ky in 1866."

Hope that helps you.
Harold

Pete/Peter Bickerstaff in Orange, Texas 1930

hgosnell — 2007-07-24 00:43:03Z

Looking for any information on Peter/Pete Bickerstaff who was in Orange, Texas in 1930: he was related to the Norwood
family.

Thank you
Harold

Re: Pete/Peter Bickerstaff in Orange, Texas 1930

hgosnell — 2008-02-04 13:06:04Z

Debbie, Thank you very much for the information.
{I clicked on your email address and sent an email; but it came back.}

I Think that we have two different Johnnie/Johnny Norwoods; but they are probably related(?).
Johnny C. Norwood; no dates: married Gladyes Wilson probably in Orange, TX., son: Johnny Wilson Norwood b.February 01, 1927
Orange, TX.

John Norwood b. September 11, 1874 in Louisiana (from Census) d. June 28, 1938 bur. Jett Cemetery, Orange, tX.
married Mollie Martin Wilson October 14, 1919 in Orange, Texas; they had Johnnie/Johnny Norwood b.? in Orange, TX.

Harold

Re: Bickerstaff Family Tree Info

LesterBickerstaff — 2008-04-23 03:33:21Z

The Wide World of Bickerstaff web site is no longer being sponsored by Bruce Bickerstaff of Australia.

That's very said as it connected many Bickertaff's around the world.

Bruce, Thanks for the support and many hours of entertainment and research material. We Bickerstaff's will miss you..

Bickerstaff Lancashire United Kingdom

WalterBurgner30 — 2007-04-13 20:56:01Z

There is a hamlet in Lancashire called "Bickerstaffe".It is not mentioned in the Doomsday Survey of 1086, the parish came into existence soon after this date. The earliest record is found in the King's Pipe Roll in the 12th century. From 1180 to 1208 many references are found in ancient documents such as the "Scanbrick Charters" and "Testa de Nevill" but the main source of information is the records of Cockersand Abbey and Burscough Priory.
Some say the origin of the name "Bickerstaff" agree that "staffe", "stad" or "stath" come from the Norse word "st'ad'r" which means "place" Some say "Bicker" comes from "Beocera" (Bee-Keeper) or "Birce" (Burch) or "Bikan" (Drinking Cup) Generally speaking "Bicker" comes from the Scandinavian "By-kian" (By-water) of "Village-marsh). "Bickerstaff" therefore, probably comes from "By-kiarr Stad" or "Place of the Marsh Village"

Re: Pete/Peter Bickerstaff in Orange, Texas 1930

l8rg8r_1 — 2008-02-04 04:04:10Z

I received a few letters from James Cecil "Johnny" Norwood b 21 Feb 1924 in Orange Texas. I haven't heard from him in a while ( 4-5 years). He was in poor health at that time so he may have passed. He was in Beaumont TX when I last heard from him.

Here is what I have:

Jimmie Bickerstaff married Cecil Norwood but they were only married a very short time. James lived with his mother & grandparents until he was 8-10 years old. James Norwood had no children. He does have the one half brother, Joe Carroll Lippeat. His mother remarried when he was about 10 years old. I understand that Joe Carroll has a son but I have no info on that.

Also Pete Bickerstaff b 22 Feb 1854 LA? d 13 Aug 1936 burried in Orange TX
wife is Ella Dewees b 20 Mar 1875 New Orleans LA? d 07 Sept 1948 buried in Orange TX

This is really all I have. Contact me if you need any additional info at my email l8rg8r@hughes.net

Debbie

Re: Pete/Peter Bickerstaff in Orange, Texas 1930

l8rg8r_1 — 2008-02-04 15:49:08Z

It does look like 2 different Norwoods.

The one I have is James Cecil "Johnny" Norwood b. 21 Feb 1924 to Jimmie BIckerstaff and Cecil Norwood. I didn't ask how he got the nickname Johnny since his name is James? Good luck! I had really hoped this may have been a break on the Bickerstaff line. I can't get past Pete Bickerstaff b 22 Feb 1854. Very frustrating.

Not sure why my email came back. I have satellite and it was windy yesterday so try again if you need anything.

Debbie
l8rg8r@hughes.net

Re: Pete/Peter Bickerstaff in Orange, Texas 1930

l8rg8r_1 — 2008-02-03 21:28:56Z

My grandfather was P.B. "Pete" Bickerstaff ca 1905 Orange TX, his father was Pete Bickerstaff, b. ca 1852 Louisana wife Ella.

I have very little info than this. I had been searching but became frustrated that I couldn't move on so I haven't researched in a while. I found a 1900 Orange Co TX census page 44A , ED 57, Sheet #19 Line #11 Dwelling #310, Family # 312 with info:

Pete Bickerstaff b Feb 1852 48
Ella (wife) Mar 1872 28
married 12 years
Mildren (dau) Jan 1889 11
Maude (dau) Dec 1890 9
Eugene (son) Apr 1893 7
Cecil (son) Dec 1895 4
Katie (dau) May 1898 2

In 1910 Orange Co TX census:

Pete Bickerstaff 56
Ella 37
Cecil 14
Katie 11
Pete (son) 5
Jimmie (dau) 2
John (son) 7mos

Jimmie had 2 sons, James C Norwood and JC Lippeat. Please feel free to contact me. I would like to gather more info on this also.

Debbie

Re: Bickerstaff

dustbunnyraiser — 2007-02-08 03:52:20Z

Glea

Regarding my previous posting, the Battle of King's Mountain was fought in South Carolina, just south of the North Carolina line and very near Tennessee. King's Mountain is an outcrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. That's not all that far from where you indicate your family lived.

Nancy

Re: Bickerstaff

dustbunnyraiser — 2007-02-08 03:48:36Z

Glea

Funny that you would ask about the BICKERSTAFFs and the Revolutionary War. I just posted a response to the CHITWOOD list regarding Captain James CHITWOOD, who was hanged after the Battle of King's Mountain. It described how Mrs Martha BICKERSTAFF, wife of Captain Aaron BICKERSTAFF (who had been mortally wounded at the Battle of King's Mountain in 1780) had cut down the body of Captain CHITWOOD and, with the help of friends, carried his body about a half mile away to Benjamnin BICKERSTAFF's place, where they buriend his body.

Perhaps these names could give you some leads on your BICKERSTAFF family that was connected to the Revolutionary War.

Have you Googled: Revolutionary War = Bickerstaff ? Might give some further information.

Happy hunting.

Nancy

Re: Pete/Peter Bickerstaff in Orange, Texas 1930

BarbaraReeves45 — 2007-10-14 16:22:42Z

I too seek info on a Peter Bickerstaff.
I believe he married a Fidelia Simmons.
See Texas Marriage Collection 1814-1909 & 1966-2002 -it shows Peter Bickerstaff, male, marriage date:March 25,1881 to Fidelia Simmons in Jefferson City, Texas.
Name spelled as Biggertstaff in some records.
Texas Death index 1903-2000 shows a Peter Bickerstaff died in Nueces County, Texas February 5, 1938, certificate 9561.
Fidelia was born in Ky in 1866. It is the Simmons line I am researching and there are two Fidelia Simmons of about the same time period. I do not know if this is MY Fidelia or not.

Ellen Bickerstaff Trull

mmmulkin — 2007-10-15 02:12:59Z

Does anyone have information on Ellen? We believe she is out great great grandmother.

We would be so grateful for any information about her.

Mississippi Marriages, 1776-1935
Miss E. N. Bickerstaff
Spouse: J. G. Trull
Marriage Date: 11 Oct 1881
County: Monroe

Re: Ellen Bickerstaff Trull

mmmulkin — 2007-10-16 00:15:26Z

Thank you! Our great grandfather's death certificate names Ellen/Eliner as his mother. He was born July 29, 1882, in Miss. He was an only child, named John Henry Trull. He always said he left home very young and fended for himself. There has been a story passed around of him working on a river boat. Perhaps it was his grandfather Bickerstaff's boat?

I think it's a real possibility that as he was an only child, one of his parents died very young. If you find any further info about Ellen or her husband, John G. Trull, I'd appreciate hearing from you.

Re: Back to Henry Bickerstaff, born in GA

Wolfles — 2008-02-20 19:55:17Z

Check my other post on Johnson SR. Bickerstaff, His son John L. and his son M.A. (Melon A). Bickerstaff who Married Charlotte Gray. Their three sons were Mithhell L, John Lucky and Sanford (often misspilled Sandford in several census)

Re: Melon A. Bickerstaff

Wolfles — 2008-02-20 11:52:52Z

Go to Worldconnect.rootsweb.com search for Willaims-Clark
family tree.
Listed Johnson, Sr. Bickerstaff b 1765 d. 1835.,
his son was John L. Bickerstaff b. 1797 d. 1835,
his son M.A Bickerstaff(Melon A.) b. 1818 Miss,
Married Charlotte Gray. b. 1818 d. 14 May 1885

Find Melon A. Bickerstaff Family Tree on Anscestry.Com.

Melon A. and Charlotte had three sons were:
Sanford (Sandford misspilling)b. 1846 d. WFT Est. 1850-1939,
Mitchell L.Bickerstaff b. 1836/1837 d. WFT Est. 1837-1926,
John Lucky Bickerstaff b. 15 FEB 1843 d.8 NOV 1919,
Married , Julia Alice Brown b. Jan 1853 d. 15 Jul 1924.

Julia and John had 11 children all of whom I am related.

Lester Marvin Bickerstaff E-mail at lester.bickerstaff-@-sbcglobal.net remove the dashes before emailing.

Be glad to share any and all Bickerstaff information on this line.

Lucretia Bickerstaff, Monroe County MS

mickaleen11 — 2008-03-20 15:36:20Z

I'm looking for information to link Lucretia Bickerstaff (daughter of Johnson Bickerstaff (b. TN))to a Monroe County Marriage recorded as Lucretia Dickinstaff. Married J. J. Staton on 17 July 1868 in Monroe County. I believe this J. J. is James Jefferson Staton b.1840 in Alabama. I've found a Texas Death Certificate for Mrs. J.J. Staton showing her maiden name is Bickerstaff. All help is appreciated. Mickey

Re: Looking for ancestors of ALEXANDER BICKERSTAFF

glea57 — 2007-03-03 11:58:34Z

Alexander Bickerstaff is my g-g-grandfather. Lafayette Bickerstaffson of Alexander. My grandmother, Minnie Elizabeth Bickerstaff daughter of Lafayette Bickerstaff. I have information on my line if you are interested. You can email me at gleeclub19572001@yahoo.com Look forward to hearing from you. Glea Foster

Looking for ancestors of ALEXANDER BICKERSTAFF

urbang1 — 2007-02-17 03:45:44Z

I am looking for information on my great-great grandfather---ALEXANDER BICKERSTAFF born in 1824 in Beaver Falls, PA. He moved sometime in the 1840s to VA/WV in the Ritchie County, VA/WV area. He married ELIZABETH NUTTER of Ritchie County,VA/WV in 1849 and lived there till his death in 1875 in Ritchie County, WV. His children were Lafayette, Soitha, Sophrona and Isabell, Mary Jane and Charles Bickerstaff. He. possibly had brothers--Nathan and George. His family may have orginated to NEW AMSTERDAM,which is now known as New York. Its posssible that his grandfather was in the Revolutionary War and moved to Beaver Falls, PA after the war.

I am trying to find information on his parents names and his siblings names. His family possibly moved to Kansas.

If anyone has any information it would be greatly appreciated. Please send any information to urban_g@verizon.net

Robert Bickerstaff

urbang1 — 2007-02-11 14:45:26Z

I am looking for infomation on ROBERT BICKERSTAFF descendants, a British soldier who came to New Amsterdam which is now called New York about 1664 when the British took control from the Dutch. He had a daughter, Elizabeth Bickerstaff (1640-1712) who married Lt. George Hall (1638-c.1675).

Bickerstaff

gleeclub1957 — 2007-01-29 03:45:43Z

I am looking for anyone with the surname BICKERSTAFF. The BICKERSTAFFS I am looking for would have had or still have descendants or family in living in West Virginia. The family would have had members of their family to have moved to WV around 1840. Also anyone that has a BICKERSTAFF family member that fought in the Revoltionary War.

Please contact me at gleeclub19572001@yahoo.com

Bickerstaff

gleeclub1957 — 2007-02-08 02:44:39Z

My great-great grandfather---ALEXANDER BICKERSTAFF was born in 1824 in Beaver Falls, PA. He moved sometime in possibly to VA/WV in the Ritchie County, VA/WV area. He married Elizabeth Nutter of Ritchie County,VA/WV in 1849 and lived there till his death in 1875 in Ritchie County, WV. His children were Lafayette, Soitha, Sophrona and Isabell, Mary Jane and Charles Bickerstaff. Alexander Bickerstaff possibly had brothers--Nathan and George. I do know that his grandfather was in the Revolutionary War and moved to Beaver Falls, PA after the war.

I am trying to find his parents names and his siblings names.

I would greatly appreciate a reply from you. If this is your relative I do have information on Alexander Bickerstaff. gleeclub19572001@yahoo.com

Thank you. Glea Foster

Re: Nathan Bickerstaff

bickerstaff168 — 2007-02-01 15:17:00Z

1850 Wood Co. census shows Nathan 32, Polly 20, Alexander 8/12.1870 Wood Co. Lubeck Dist Nathan widow.

alexander bickerstaff

bickerstaff168 — 2007-02-11 16:50:13Z

I now think alex came to wv with a brother, Nathan bickerstaff. He settled in Wood Co. Can anyone add to this, Thanks.

Re: Looking for ancestors of ALEXANDER BICKERSTAFF

bickerstaff168 — 2007-03-03 05:40:19Z

Charles A, Alexander's son is my g-g-grandfather. How are you related?

Re: Nathan Bickerstaff

bickerstaff168 — 2007-01-23 13:23:01Z

In 1850 Wood Co. census there is Nathan 32, Polly 20, Alexander 8/12. This would fall in time frame I mentioned earlier.

Re: Nathan Bickerstaff

bickerstaff168 — 2007-01-23 00:55:00Z

Judy, It seems to me I've heard that Alexander Bickerstaff came to wv in the late 1840's with a brother named Nathan. He came from Beaver Co. Pa, but noot sure.

charlie bickerstaff

bickerstaff168 — 2008-04-19 04:44:49Z

Obit. Ritchie Standard 8/13/1941 Charlie Bickerstaff, 79, died at his home at Mellin, WV. Surviving are his wife & sons John & Martin. Rev L.G. Crew, pastor of the Harrisville United Brethen Church, was in charge. Bural was made in the Bickerstaff Cemetery. Looking for additional info on this family. Thank you

Re: Lucretia Bickerstaff, Monroe County MS

joleenstreit — 2008-03-21 17:19:38Z

I have been researching the Bickerstaff's in Monroe Co., MS as they are my Great grandmother, Martha Harriet's, family. She ended up in Oklahoma but I know that many bickerstaff's went to Texas. I do not have anything on Lucretia, other than her name, but do have information on her parents, etc. Would love to share. Contact me at nmjodie@yahoo.com if you are interested.

Joleen

Re: Ellen Bickerstaff Trull

joleenstreit — 2007-10-15 15:32:43Z

I have Ellen as the daughter of John H. and Caroline (Dean) Bickerstaff. John was a ferry boat captain...The Caroline. Eleen was born 1853 and had 2 sisters and one brother. She was my GGgrandfather's cousin.

Joleen

Re: BICKERSTAFF Benjamin F _-1869_.JPG

joleenstreit — 2007-05-23 16:48:05Z

He was the nephew of my GGgrandfather. He was an outlaw in Texas after the Civil War and was shot by the townspeople of Alvarado as the gang rode into town. Another member of the gang, Josiah Thompson, is also buried in the cemetery. I would be willing to share whatever information I have on this person and his family.

Joleen