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Re: Ancestors/Descendants of George Ireson - c. 1800 - Middlesex, England

adrien_biancarelli — 2013-04-06 16:49:22Z

Hi Amanda

My names Adrien Biancarelli (41 year old), I'm a descendant of Matthew Ireson and Esther Frances Dovey
I’m a Great Son of Florence Ireson (married to Thomas Rowland)
I’m Granson of Ethel Beatrice Rowland (married to Sydney Trew)
I’m Son of Penelope Trew (married to Lucien Biancarelli
I live in France, my email adress is adrien.biancarelli@neuf.fr
I'm sure we can provide each other further information.
Can you give me an access to your family tree.
Thanks by advance for your answer.

Adrien

Re: Ancestors/Descendants of George Ireson - c. 1800 - Middlesex, England

adrien_biancarelli — 2013-04-06 16:48:15Z

Hi Alison

My names Adrien Biancarelli (41 year old), I'm a descendant of Matthew Ireson and Esther Frances Dovey
I’m a Great Son of Florence Ireson (married to Thomas Rowland)
I’m Granson of Ethel Beatrice Rowland (married to Sydney Trew)
I’m Son of Penelope Trew (married to Lucien Biancarelli
I live in France, my email adress is adrien.biancarelli@neuf.fr
I'm sure we can provide each other further information.
Can you give me an access to your family tree.
Thanks by advance for your answer.

Adrien

Re: Ancestors/Descendants of George Ireson - c. 1800 - Middlesex, England

adrien_biancarelli — 2013-04-06 16:35:41Z

Richard
Thanks for this first contact.
If I believe Amanda deNault email, we have the same.
We might have informations to complete each other our family tree.
Regards
Adrien

Re: Ancestors/Descendants of George Ireson - c. 1800 - Middlesex, England

ireson208 — 2013-04-06 16:22:17Z

Adrien,my line is through Giles brother of your Matthew.Both sons of Matthew.Do you have the same?

Regards
Richard

Re: Ancestors/Descendants of George Ireson - c. 1800 - Middlesex, England

adrien_biancarelli — 2013-04-06 15:38:24Z

Hi Richard

My names Adrien Biancarelli (41 year old), I'm a descendant of Matthew Ireson and Esther Frances Dovey
I’m a Great Son of Florence Ireson (married to Thomas Rowland)
I’m Granson of Ethel Beatrice Rowland (married to Sydney Trew)
I’m Son of Penelope Trew (married to Lucien Biancarelli
I live in France, my email adress is adrien.biancarelli@neuf.fr
I'm sure we can provide each other further information.
Can you give me an access to your family tree.
Thanks by advance for your answer.

Adrien

Re: Ancestors/Descendants of George Ireson - c. 1800 - Middlesex, England

ireson208 — 2013-03-30 14:39:21Z

Hello Mr/Mrs Ireson.I have just joined Ancestry and seen your comments referring to Matthew Ireson.
My father Ernest was the son of Giles who was a grandson of Matthew Snr.Have you a Family Tree?
Regards
Richard Ireson

Re: TAZEWELL, VA

hssisson_1 — 2013-02-03 02:57:59Z

I am interested in any information on the Washington County VA Ireson side of the family. Jane Ireson married John Longacre in 1808. She was born about 1788. Do you have any information on this family?

Re: Ireson-WVA and VA

hssisson_1 — 2013-02-03 02:47:18Z

I am seeking information on Jane Ireson who married John Longacre in 1808. Jane was born about 1788. Does your information go back that far?

Thanks in advance.

I am searching for U.K. relatives of Arthur Robert Ireson born in England May 13 1905

saundra301 — 2011-11-20 08:52:21Z

He came to the U.S. around 1931. He was, at that time, a merchant seaman. I believe he had 3 or four brothers and at least 1 sister. He died in San Francisco in 1943, survived by his widow Evelyn M. and 3 children. I am his son William. My mother lost contact with his family in England during WW2.

Re: Ancestors/Descendants of George Ireson - c. 1800 - Middlesex, England

lewis57173 — 2011-11-11 17:51:14Z

Yes we are in London. Please let us know if there's any more information we might be able to help you with. Kind regards
Alison Lewis

Re: Ancestors/Descendants of George Ireson - c. 1800 - Middlesex, England

aden07775 — 2011-11-11 12:04:14Z

Thank you. Very nice to meet you - you're related to my mother's husband. Are you still in England?

Re: Ancestors/Descendants of George Ireson - c. 1800 - Middlesex, England

lewis57173 — 2011-11-01 21:13:30Z

Hello! My husband Richard James Lewis is Matthew Ireson's Great Great nephew. His great great grandfather was Matthew's brother, Giles.
One of Giles and Esther's sons- Albert Edward Ireson married Mary Ann Gooding, the parents of May Frances Ireson, my mother in law. She was the youngest of 4 children: Edward ( who was at Dunkirk during the war and married Florence. They had Mary and Carole); Rose (the oldest child who married Leonard and they had Jill and Ian; Violet(married Arthur and had Robert) and May married George Lewis and had Jane and Richard, my husband.

Mrs. Corinne Ireson of Houston, TX 1926

drbrownlee — 2011-10-15 03:33:20Z

Corinne is pictured in the 1926 Alcalde, yearbook of Sam Houston State Teachers College of Huntsville, Texas, and is a senior. I'm not kin but thought this might be helpful to someone researching the family.

Re: Ireson ancestry

DarwinIreson — 2011-01-05 17:18:21Z

Did you ever get the information on the Iresons that you were looking for? I have a fairly complete history if you need help.

FREE Lillian IRESON 1904-1984

t42MountOlivet — 2010-07-24 10:35:16Z

FREE Lillian IRESON 1904-1984

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 216,204 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Obituary - Cordelia Reed Ireson, 1929, Marblehead, MA, USA

drascombe — 2009-12-02 02:50:51Z

This was on the same page as another obituary of interest. I hate to throw it away without passing it on to someone who may want it. I would be interested to know if it helps anyone.

"Mrs. Cordelia Reed Ireson, widow of the late William Ireson, passed away at her home at 9 Prospect street, Monday morning at the age of 68 years. Funeral services were held from her home on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Warren L. Atherton officating. There were many beautiful floral tributes. Internment was at Waterside Cemetery.
Mrs. Ireson was the mother of Dr. Franklin R. Ireson, well known local physician. She leaves besides Dr. Ireson, a daughter, Blanche W., a sister, Carrie W. Main, all of this town, and a brother, Charles T. Main of Winchester."
Marblehead Messenger (Marblehead, MA, USA) weekly newspaper. September, 1929. Transcribed by Maureen Graves Anderson November 2009.

Re: Help with Ireson genealoy

carlamercado — 2009-09-12 22:06:27Z

Hello,
Searching for info on my gr, gr grandfather, James H. Ireson. He was stationed in Baton Rouge during War of 1812. Married Adams Co, MS girl, Hannah Swayze, and stayed there. Cannot seem to take him back further. Anything sound famliar? Thanks.

Re: James Ireson

carlamercado — 2009-09-12 22:04:29Z

Hello,
I am searching for Ireson as well.
My gr, gr grandfather, James H. Ireson, was stationed in Baton Rouge during the War of 1812. Married Adams Co. MS girl, Hannah Swayze, and stayed there. Cannot take him back any further. Anything sound familiar? I know there are early Iresons in this country. Thanks.

Re: IRESON HISTORY

carlamercado — 2009-09-12 21:59:57Z

Hello,
Please add me to those interested in Ireson family history. My gr, gr grandfather, James H. Ireson, was stationed in Baton Rouge during War of 1812. Married Adams Co., MS girl, Hannah Ireson, and stayed there. Have not been able to take him back but know there are many Iresons in early history of USA. Thank you!! If anything sounds familiar please let me know.

Re: Ireson family ??

DarwinIreson — 2009-08-13 15:18:11Z

Hello Sherrie,
If you are looking for info on Geofery Bryhn Ireson, I have his ancesters. I do not have any info on his decendants. Check out my public tree at "Ireson Family of Virginia"

Re: Ireson family ??

mollyabrams — 2009-08-09 13:02:19Z

hi sherry, im very new to this, but i dont know if this helps.My fathers brother [the family called him godfrey, so i dont know if it is a spelling mistake] is on the 1911 census age 8.pls let me know if this is who you are looking for as i cant find any record of my grandfather after this, i.e record of death, etc. look forward to hearing from you, regards, pat

James Ireson

cnoell3332 — 2009-06-21 19:49:08Z

I am new in family tree search, but would love any information you might have.
I have traced back to early-to-mid 1700's that James Ireson and his wife Mary Hughes Ireson came to America along with a McNeil [McNiel, McNeal] family. (Mary Hughes Ireson's parents were William and Molly Daton Hughes.)
James and Mary had a son, Jacob in 1759, but James died while the child was still small. Records show that Mary married Thomas McNeil of the McNeil family that they had traveled with to America with, and that her son Jacob took the McNeil name.
A lot of my relatives have done extensive research on the McNeil history, but have nothing at all on the background of James Ireson. He is after all, my true ancestor.
If you have any information on a James Ireson that would fit this time frame, or if you could point me in the right direction, I would appreciate your help.

Ireson

2009-06-21 17:03:00Z

My great grandmother was Rosa Ellen Ireson.She married a Huse and had a daughter Gladys (my Nan). My Nan lived in Ealing ,West London. I don't know if this is any help.We also have details of her siblings.We look forward to hearing from you

Re: IRESON HISTORY

paulpireson — 2008-11-17 22:59:59Z

Hi, I'm the son of Ken Ireson who had a brother Arthur Ireson son's of William Ireson parner to Edith(nee)Ireson

Ireson family ??

sherriebaby184 — 2008-09-30 11:20:53Z

Anybody have any info on a geoffery ireson?
Kind regards
Sherrie

Ireson family ??

sherriebaby184 — 2008-09-30 11:20:19Z

Anyone know a rita ireson, or mark ireson..?? Mother and son
Kind regards ..
Sherrie

Re: IRESON HISTORY

sherriebaby184 — 2008-09-30 11:18:19Z

Could you send me info on the ireson history as im looking to learn more about the family

Re: ireson family

sireson7 — 2008-07-05 04:09:19Z

The Ireson name appears to have derived from England, where it is a popular name. In the US it is not as well known.

Re: Help with Ireson genealoy

rlhsc — 2008-05-18 00:09:08Z

Hi there, I entered his email incorrectly, it should read jillandbenny@aol.com Thank you for helping.

Re: Help with Ireson genealoy

ejddc — 2008-05-17 20:19:05Z

Tried to answer him directly, but got a Mailer daemon not deliverable message.

Here's what I have:

Robert C. Ireson was son of James Ireson (1793-1866) and Mary A Swingle (1796-1872). His grandfather was William Ireson (1785-1823) and Mary Willoghby (1758-1798). I have no earlier Iresons, but the Willoughby line goes back further. Mary Willoughby's parents were Andrew Willoughby (1717-1800) and Elizabeth Wallace (1729-1807). Her grandparents were William and Martha Willoughby (don't have dates or Martha's maiden name).

Going the other way is of course more complicated. He can email me at Histoqueen1@yahoo if he wants more information.

Re: Ireson-WVA and VA

DarwinIreson — 2008-03-28 21:56:33Z

Lavenia Ireson Cowden was my aunt. I would love to help!

Which grandchild are you helping?

I have a fairly complete family history. Contact me by email if you would like a copy.

Darwin

Re: Ireson-WVA and VA

ejddc — 2008-03-07 22:51:39Z

I have been researching WVa Iresons for a friend who is a granddaughter of Lavenia Ireson Cowden.

Here's what I know: Elisabeth D. Ireson (b. 1885 and died about 1968) married to William Saunders Ireson (b. 10 Dec. 1881 in North Tazewell VA, d. 6 Feb. 1959 in Williamson West Virginia) Had 6 children - John, Lloyd, Nanola, Roy, William, Lavenia. Lavenia (b. 28 Aug 1917 in Williamson, WVa, d. 10 Oct 2001 in Merced CA) married to Elmer Clyde Cowden (1916-1976). They had 3 children - 1 of whom is still living.

Would like to know more if anyone has more information.

- Emily

Help with Ireson genealoy

rlhsc — 2008-01-28 00:08:19Z

Can someone help a gentleman, William(Bill) Ireson fill in the Ireson genealogy? He does not have ancestry, so I'm posting what little information he does have. Below is an excerpt of a msg. he sent me regarding what he knows. His email is jillandbenney@aol.com you can tell him that you saw this msg on ancestry that Cindy posted for him. Thanks!

I have some unsubstantiated information that says the first Ireson in America was one William Ireson, found about 1724 tied to a piece of floating timber from a sinking ship...adopted by a man in Pennsylvania...had one son and two daughters...his son, also William Ireson, married Mary Willoughby, migrated to Saltville, VA, and later died there. He apparently had at least one child, a son named James Ireson who married Mary Ann Swingle on 02 Dec 1813. I think this James Ireson may have been the father of Robert Cummings Ireson.

Ireson, Wanda B. (OBIT TX 10-10-2007)

myobituarysite — 2007-10-15 01:01:47Z

source: The Evening Sun - Hanover, PA 10-10-2007
Deceased: Ireson, Wanda B. (OBIT TX 10-10-2007)
Age: 79
Last Address: Granbury, TX
Death date: 10-8-2007
Birth date: not listed
Birth place: not listed

No relation to the deceased
For a FREE copy of full obit send email to:
rbenjamin@crosskeysvillage.net
(please include "OBITUARY" and date obit posted in "Subject" line)

Re: Ancestors/Descendants of George Ireson - c. 1800 - Middlesex, England

aden07775 — 2007-01-03 20:38:58Z

Have continued my research and found more relatives on this family. I know as follows:

GEORGE IRESON (Corn Dealer) was the father of MATTHEW IRESON, b. Abt. 1818; d. Abt. 1857, England.

MATTHEW IRESON married CHARLOTTE AUGUSTA LANG 1 June 1846 in Rotherhithe, England, daughter of HIRAM LANG (Blacksmith). She was born Abt. 1821 in Rotherhithe, England, and died Jun 1899 in England. Matthew died quite young and Charlotte had to go back to work - is shown as a Laundress and a Nurse in successive censuses.

Children of MATTHEW (b. 1818) and CHARLOTTE (b. 1821) are:

i. CHARLES IRESON, b. 1847, England.
ii. ELIZA IRESON, b. 1850, England.
iii. CHARLOTTE IRESON, b. 1851, Islington, Middlesex, England.
iv. GILES IRESON, b. 1853, Islington, Middlesex, England.
v. MATTHEW IRESON, b. 11 May 1856, London, Middlesex, England; d. 1948.

MATTHEW IRESON (b. 1856) married ESTHER FRANCES DOVEY on 21 May 1881 in Holy Trinity Church, Islington, Middlesex, England, daughter of HENRY and MARY DOVEY. She was born Abt. Jun 1858 in Tottenham, Middlesex, England, and died 1914. At the time of his marriage, Matthew was listed as a "Fancy Belt Maker" and on later census', is listed as an "Electric Light Attendant".

MATTHEW (b. 1856) and ESTHER (b. 1858) had children as follows:

i. AUGUSTUS4 IRESON, b. 1881, London, Middlesex, England; d. 1884, Firstborn child - died at age three.
ii. JAMES IRESON, b. Bet. 1882 - 1900, London, Middlesex, England. (A police officer - emigrated to Austrailia - m. ROSE CLAWSON and had 5 children)
iii. HENRY MATTHEW IRESON, b. 02 Apr 1883, London, Middlesex, England; d. 25 Sep 1954. (Emigrated to New York and eventually to Canada - m. MARGARET JOSEPHINE ALDCROFT and had 3 children).
iv. WALTER IRESON, b. 21 Dec 1884, London, Middlesex, England; d. 10 Apr 1951. He married (1) ELLEN MARY DUNN and had two children, and (2) CONSTANCE DOWNEY and had one more child.
v. ADA IRESON, b. 28 Aug 1886, London, Middlesex, England; d. 25 May 1974. Also emigrated to Australia, married WILLIAM JOSEPH VICTOR DAVIES and had 6 children.
vi. FLORENCE IRESON, b. 09 Sep 1888, London, Middlesex, England; d. 16 Jan 1963, married THOMAS ROBERT ROWLAND, a Cabinet maker and had 1 child.
vii. HELEN IRESON, b. 1891, London, Middlesex, England; d. 1921; m. THOMAS THURLING.
viii. LOUISA IRESON, b. 09 Mar 1893, London, Middlesex, England; d. 28 Dec 1979. Married JAMES EAST (also a Cabinet Maker) and had 4 children.
ix. ETHEL IRESON, b. 31 Aug 1895, London, Middlesex, England; d. 27 Jun 1980. Married WILLIAM HENRY STOKES in 1924 and had 2 children.
x. EDITH IRESON, b. 03 Mar 1897, London, Middlesex, England; d. 07 Jul 1981; m. JOHN ROWLAND; d. 06 Dec 1952.
xi. JOHN IRESON, b. 22 Jul 1900, London, Middlesex, England; d. 11 Mar 1973. An Ironmonger - married HELEN ALICE ROWLAND 04 Aug 1924 and had 2 children.

Anyone with further info encouraged to contact me through this message board or via e-mail.

Thanks!!

Amanda deNault

Ireson Family Tree

jean_ireson — 2006-10-29 15:10:55Z

My Grandfather was Daniel Ireson, married to Caroline Cook. I am partularly looking for information regarding my grandparents and my Grandmother's sister, Rose Cook. They all lived in Greenwich London. My father's name was Edward Ireson married to Audrey Elsie Browne.

I would love to take to anyone related or with information.

Thanks
Jean Ireson

Ancestors/Descendants of Matthew Ireson born c. 1856 - London, England

aden07775 — 2006-08-30 15:44:54Z

I am reasearching the family of Matthew Ireson who was born 11 May 1856 in London, England, and died 1948. He married Esther Frances Dovey in 1880 in London, England. Many of their descendants moved to Canada.

I have posted my research at http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/d/e/n/Amanda-Dena...

If anyone can provide further information it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Edward Ireson ~ 1602 -1675

BasketLady420 — 2006-04-13 21:06:49Z

IRESON, Edward (1602-1675) & Alice _____ ( -1675+); m. bef. 1639/40 Lynn.
[GMSP]

I am not related to this family, I am just passing on this information, which comes from a book titled "Supplement to Torrey's New England Marriages prior to 1700" by Melinde Lutz Sanborn, Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991, pg.35.
Joyce

Ireson for Berkshire

2006-02-13 23:13:40Z

I am looking for information on any descendents of George Ireson & Mary Ann Broad 1850.

Their children were Mary Ann, John, Emma, Flossie, Beatrice, Lilly, Elise, Edith, Annie, Ernest, & Dorthy.

I am a descendent from Lilly.
Thank you,
Mike

Ireson-WVA and VA

@@amadoll@yahoo.com — 2005-10-21 21:42:43Z

In search of relatives of Nanola Mae Ireson (1908-1988).

She married Charles Marshall Smith )1902-1970).

Some of her siblings were Lavenia Ireson Cowden and Sarah Ireson.

Her mother was Elizabeth Demeris Ireson and her father was William S. Ireson.

According to my grandmother Eliz came from Ireland. I have photos of all these people and many more but am missing dates and names.

The middle name "Demeris" has been handed down at least 5 generations in America and my grandmother said it is much older than that.
It might be a clue to help in locating relatives.

If anyone has info on this family please share. As mentioned, I have numerous pictures, letters, etc that might help others.

Pearisburg, VA; Williamson WVA and other locations have been confirmed in the photos.

Thanks,

Amber

WVA- Ireson's

@@amadoll@yahoo.com — 2005-10-21 21:42:43Z

Please post any info you find. My family is Ireson's from WVA. William S Ireson and his wife Elizabeth Demeris Ireson. They had 3-4 kids. The only two I know are Lavenia Ireson Cowden and Nanola Ireson Smith. Thanks AMadoll

Iresons of W Virginia

@@amadoll@yahoo.com — 2005-10-21 21:42:43Z

Though the family is quite large. I am unable to get past my great grandparents.
My grandmother was Jessie Demeris Smith Hudson. b 8/5/1925 in Williamson, WVA. d 7/23/1995 in Twin Cities, MN.

Her parents were Charles Marshall Smith b2/18/1902 in Virginia and d 4/24/1970 in Virginia Beach, VA.
-Charles had at least 13 siblings including a Winston, Jessie, Paul, Anderson, William, etc.
-Charles parents might be Creed Smith and Gillie Ritter but I need confirmation.

Her mom was Nanola Mae Ireson b 9/7/1908 in West Virginia and d 10/18/1988 in Virginia Beach, VA.
-She had at least two female siblings Lavenia and Sarah.
-Nanola's parents are William S. Ireson and Elizabeth Demeris ?. I have no info on them.

My email is
amadoll@yahoo.com

Any help from anyone would be most appreciated.

Sincerely,
Amber

Re: Ireson-WVA and VA

@@amadoll@yahoo.com — 2005-10-21 21:42:43Z

Let me know and maybe we can exchange information. I have been looking for a long time for additional Ireson descendents. I have some old photos that might be of interest. They are in storage but I can get to them eventually. Have you heard of the middle name "Demeris." According to the tree its been handed down for a long time in the women. I have it, mom does, grandmother did, then Lavonia and on up. My line is through Nanola. Interested in your thoughts. Let me know.

Sincerely,
Amber

Benjamin Ireson

cberube491 — 2005-08-30 20:05:06Z

Just wondering ...if anyone out there is descended from Benjamin Ireson of Marblehead, MA. He was the subject of John Greenleaf Whittier's ballad "Skipper Ireson's Ride".

Re: Daniel Ireson, Northampton

brucegubbins — 2005-07-23 02:33:34Z

You probably already know this but I have a record that a Daniel IRESON, labourer of this parish, married Mary PALMER, of this parish, in Kettering 8 Oct 1781 by Banns.

My IRESON interest, and brick wall, is Edward IRESON, son of Edward and Alice, baptised 11 Sep 1757 in Yarwell. There are quite a few IRESONs in Yarwell and Bulwick - you might try looking there.

Re: Daniel Ireson, Northampton

brucegubbins — 2005-07-23 02:33:34Z

Hi Mitch

So far as I know there is no connection with my family.

Regards Bruce

IRESON HISTORY

grossepte7 — 2005-04-30 15:59:40Z

I HAVE A LOT OF IRESON HISTORY. IF I CAN FIND ANYTHING ILL SEND IT TO YOU.
REGARDS ROBERT C IRESON
PS IRESONS ARE MOST LIKELY FROM THE MIDDLE OF ENGLAND

ireson history

grossepte7 — 2005-04-30 15:59:40Z

hi cousin maddi
nice to here from you
EDWARD AND ELIZABETH IRESON ARR.IN AMERICA
ON THE THE SHIP (ABIGAIL) IN JUNE 1635. THEY
WERE NOT MY ANCESTORS BUT A RICHARD MAY HAVE
BEEN.I DONT HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS SO SEND
ME IT SO I CAN SEND INFORMATION.ALSO GO TO FAMILYSEARCH.COM AND TYPE IRESON
YOU WILL GET A LOT OF US. SEARCHING FOR IRESONS IS A LOT OF FUN AND VERY INTERESTING
ONE IRESON FROM ENGLAND WAS A FIGHTER PILOT AND HERO.IRESONS HAVE DONE VERY WELLOVER THE CENTURYS.ONE WAS MARRIED TO ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF STANDARD OIL.I LIVE IN GROSSE ROINTE MICHIGAN U.S.ANDI AM RETIRED AND LEARNING TO SPELL AND TYPE :-)I WILL SEND MORE INFO WHEN I GET YOUR EMAIL DO YOU KNOW HOW TO RECEIVE ATTACHMENTS TO E MAIL

REGARDS COUSIN BOB

IRESON HISTORY

grossepte7 — 2005-04-30 15:59:40Z

HI COUSIN WE HAVE THE SAME GGGG GRAND FATHER
HENRY FRANKLYN IRESON WAS MARRIED TO HATTIE SMITH IRESON HE WAS B.1897 D.1961.HIS FATHER WAS JOHN FRANKLIN IRESON B. 1853 D.1921 M.SALLY LIPFORD HIS FATHER WAS ROBERT CUMMINGS IRESON OUR COMMOM ANCESTOR.

ireson family

2005-04-23 21:49:01Z

i am related to the wolverhampton iresons by marriage,my husbandsname is mark and was the first grandchild of geoff. every one asks where the name came from so does any one know for sure.