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Re: Joses Oldham Matilda Harrell

loldham1740 — 2009-11-09 23:30:45Z

still working on this? Contact me at the above email address..I am working on it also
Diana Oldham

Re: Granville Oldham

loldham1740 — 2009-11-09 23:27:59Z

Hi Jan..corresponded with you years ago when I was involved with this project....can't tell you what book I read it in...something in Batholomew Co..will have to research my records...but in article Granville is stated as saying his grandfather came from Ireland and a farming background.
Diana
(grandaughter of Denzil, daughter of Ira)

Re: Granville L Oldham

loldham1740 — 2009-11-09 23:23:38Z

Hello. I am a gg grandaughter of Granville. His grandfather came from Ireland to Kentucky then to Shelby County when Granville's father was 7 or 8. I actually have more info on the other Oldham branch...it is complicated.
He was a farm and mill owner in Shelby County. He was also a doctor with a practice in Columbus Indiana (Bartholomew County)
Sorry but my records are in deposit box in Ohio or I could give you more at this time.
PS am actually working on geneology in Shelby Co now (family was pioneer here)
Contact me with any questions.
Diana
(PS middle name was Lesner but he changed it to Smith)

Dorothy Oldham Lewis

LaverWy — 2009-10-22 05:56:06Z

Does any one know if any of the children of Dorothy Oldham Lewis (Jun 1937-May 2002) is carring on her research on the Oldhams?
Laverne Wayne

Re: William Oldham - MO

oldhamfamilies — 2009-10-08 10:43:09Z

Is this the wife of William b. abt 1835 in England? I show her name as Martha Ritchie, bn Indiana

William Oldham - MO

phfarm — 2009-10-07 20:41:07Z

seeking more information on Martha Malinda Oldham, wife of William Oldham. Her dates are 1840-1907 and she and he are buried at Adam Howell Cemetery, Bates County, Missouri. Please reply to abbi3sheffield@yahoo.com. Thanks

Re: Zera Oldham

HEller0956 — 2009-10-02 15:50:07Z

Turns out to be a Veteran pension record.

Now through the DAR have found Zera's father to be Richard Oldham and mother Ann Pepper.

Re: Robert Oldham, Shelbyville Indiana

toldham129 — 2009-09-24 04:06:57Z

I'm his son, Tom. Dads given name is Bobby Gene Oldham. He was born in Shlbyville Dec. 7th 1927 and died Oct. 15th 1978 at the age of 50, from a heart attack.

DAY Bynum and Mildred OLDHAM

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-10 10:24:11Z

DAY Bynum and Mildred OLDHAM

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 206,349 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.

Re: UK Oldhams

susancraig172 — 2009-09-07 19:48:51Z

I corresponded with Bill from 1997 until last year when he became really ill. If you would care to provide me with a snail mail address will be glad to send you what I have as I printed out most of his e-mails. He also sent me a CD which I have at our other home to which we will be returning the end of this month. Also have photos which I will be happy to copy & send along.
Always regretted that we did not have the opportunity to meet and talk face to face. His letters were so interesting & he was always so kind in providing information.
Do you have a copy of the Oldham coat of arms? He also sent that to me.
Susan
susancraig@centurytel.net

HAYNES Ruby OLDHAM 1917-1968

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-07 00:48:30Z

HAYNES Ruby OLDHAM 1917-1968

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 206,332 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.

Zera Oldham

HEller0956 — 2009-09-03 15:20:25Z

Looking for help with connecting Zera Oldham (1780-1844) to his Revolutionary Veteran father. Family history says that his name was William Oldham from NC.

Zera's daughter Eliza Leslie Oldham (8 Oct 1808-25 Apr 1883) was born in KY and died in Jackson Co., MO. She is buried with her husband John Rankin Whitsett.

Zera married Amelia Frances Collins.

There is a Alexander Dillard Collins aka Collens (1789-1855) b. KY d. Independence, Jackson Co., MO that is connected to George Oldham as witnesses in court records in KY or NC (can't remember)

Have found on Footnote:
p. 57 & 62 that connects George Oldham (Land Warrant Appl. No. S.21,906)
to George Oldham, James Oldham, John Oldham, Joe Oldham, Richard Oldham, Zera Oldham, Joseph Oldham, Janes Oldham and Monroe Morgan

Does anyone have a copy of this Land Warrant record?

Re: Oldham from VA, NC, KY, TN, AR, MO

debraanderson15 — 2009-08-26 12:50:15Z

Follow up:

The following added to the above (posted) tax listings...

1765 Tithables taken for 1765 Smarr, John; Oldham, Geo.; Negroes Tom & Rose - 4 tithables

(1766 list missing)

1767, List No. 7 Wm. Douglass tithables taken, No. 7 includes ...
Smarr, John; Oldham, James; Saunders, William; Negroes Tom & Rose - 5

1768 List returned by William Carr Lane, Gent. includes...
Oldham, George; Richardson, Thomas - 2 tithables, List of tithables taken
&
1768 List of Tiths. taken 1768 Leven Powell, Gent. includes...
Smarr, John; Oldham, James; Ruder, John; Negroes Tom & Rose - 5 tithables

1771 List of Tithables taken in Shelburne Parish
George Oldham, -1; 5 scalps

1773 List taken for Shelburne Parish by Leven Powell -
Berkley, William's; Oldham, James overseer; Negro Hagor - 2 tithables

1777 List of Tithables in Cameron Parish
Martin Ollum -1
John Smarr; Robert Smarr - 7

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I believe that the above listings, added to my previous list (original post), indicates a relationship between James Oldham (h/o Leah Stephens) and the George Oldham of Loudoun CO, VA. I also believe that this James Oldham was either the son of this George, or the ?younger? brother of this George. Jan Oldham, researcher, has also speculated that George Oldham was "most likely" the brother of James as both apparently were overseers for John Smarr.

Many list Richard Oldham as the father of James Oldham ( was h/o Leah Stephens). From what I have found to date, there is no indication of this relationship, not even a naming pattern. I would love to know what the basis for this "connection" is => Why do so many folks list Richard Oldham as the father of this James? Is there a record that has been missed? If anyone on this board can answer my question... give me some direction ... it would be very much appreciated.

Thank you,
Debra

Ellison L. Oldham

knowzh — 2009-08-23 17:53:26Z

I am searching for someone who can help me identify a photograph of Ellison Oldham and Maude (Holder) Oldham. I have what appears to be wedding photos of Maude and her sister (who look amazingly alike). However, I know that Maude was married twice, and if I can figure out which man is Ellison, I'll know which woman is Maude. I would appreciate the help.

Re: Oldham from VA, NC, KY, TN, AR, MO

debraanderson15 — 2009-08-22 04:19:48Z

Well that was quick!

I just started to look at my Longleys and Oldhams several weeks ago, but have found quite a bit so far. Just the other day received the War of 1812 Widow's Pension Application for Jonathan's service (from NARA) .... this led me to the James Oldham group. I understood that others listed James as her father, but was delighted to find her own statement, along with Joel Longley's statement!

Are you a descendant of Reuben? If so, I also have a couple of questions for you.

Would like your response regarding these Loudoun CO VA tax lists.

Please contact me directly andersondebra43@yahoo.com
&
Thank you for your response,
Debra

Re: Oldham from VA, NC, KY, TN, AR, MO

joldham — 2009-08-22 03:51:26Z

Would love to share and compare information. I have been researching this family for many years. In fact I have made plans to photograph the burial place of Reuben Longley, son of Jonathan and Sarah. I've often wondered if his grandparents family knew he was being held prisoner less than 50miles away from their homes in Fayette County, Indiana.

Re: Oldham from VA, NC, KY, TN, AR, MO

debraanderson15 — 2009-08-22 02:07:21Z

This is an old thread but hoping something comes of it...

I am researching 'my' James Oldham who marr to Leah Stephens on 2 Jan 1774 in Shelburne Parish, Loudoun CO, VA -- Marriage was performed by Rev. David Griffith. ((These marriages were found in Rev. Griffith's personal account book, in which he recorded his business transactions, salary paid to him (usually in pounds of tobacco) and the fees he received for performing marriages and funerals))

I am a descendant of this James & Leah Oldham by their daughter Sarah who marr Jonathan Longley (aka Langley). Some list this Jonathan Longley as Andrew Jonathan, but no record has been found to date that lists a given name Andrew or initial 'A'.

We know that James, along with his family, removed to Sevier CO TN, then finally to Fayette CO IND where he died 1827 (his will written & Prob).

I believe, based on the early tax lists of Loudoun CO VA, that my James who marr to Leah 1774, and died 1827 in Indiana, was the son of George who was of Loudoun CO early on. Please see below. I would like to exchange information with anyone researching this Oldham family.

Thank you for your time,
Debra Anderson

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NOTE: All the Oldham entries from the "Index to the 1758-1781 Loudoun Co. Tithables" by the Sparacios.

1759 List taken by Richard Coleman includes ... Oldham, Capt. Samuel's Quarter, Joshua Harrison Overseer, N. Hazard, Nece,
Fem., Nann - 5 tithables,

1760 List taken by James Lane includes...Oldham, Capn. Samuel (Add N. Hazard, Tim, Philip, Nan, Jude) - 6 tithables,
1760 List taken by James Lane includes... Oldham, Capn. Samuel, Joshua Harrison Or.,

1761 List taken by Richard Coleman includes ... Oldham, Capt. Saml's. Qur: Thomas Williams Overseer, N. Hassard, Philip,
Teme, Nan, Juda - 6 tithables,

1762 Oldham, Capt. Samuel's: Thomas Williams Overseer, N. Hazzard, Philip, Tim, Nan, Judith - 6 tithables, Tithables added by order of Court 1762

1767, List No. 7 includes ... Oldham, George - 1 tithable, For Capt. Wm. Douglass tithables taken

1768 List returned by William Carr Lane, Gent. includes...Oldham, George; Richardson, Thomas - 2 tithables, List of tithables taken &

1769 List of Tithables taken by W. Carr Lane includes... Oldham, George; Oldham, Jas. - 2 tithables,

1770 List taken by Leven Powell includes... Oldham, George - 1 tithable; 5 squirrel scalps,

1772 List taken by Samuel Love includes... Oldham, George - 1 tithable; 5 squirrel scalps,

1774 List taken by Saml. Love includes... Oldham, George; Gold, Joseph - 2 tithables,

1773 List by Samuel Love includes... Oldham, George; Gold, Joseph - 2 tithables, List taken in Cameron Parish for

1774 List taken by Leven Powell in Shelborn Parish includes... Oldham, James lives with Barkley, Wm. - 1 tithable,

1775 List taken by Saml. Love for Cameron Parish in 1775Oldham, George; Gold, Joseph - 2 tithables,

1775 List by Thomas Lewis in Shelburne Parish includes... Oldham, James - 1 tithable,

1776-1777 List taken by Saml. Love for Cameron Parish for 1776 (1777 written on top) includes... Oldham, George; Gold, Joseph - 2 tithables,
this list in in the group of tithables for 1779

Side NOTE: -1776, August 29, Loudoun CO VA (adj to Fauquier CO) lease from Lord Fairfax to James Oldham of Loudon CO and wife Leah and infant son Stephen, land was in Western Loudon CO Wit: Sampson Stephens (Sampson Stephens is supposed f/o Leah) 100 acres in Loudon County on banks of Shenandoah. & ALSO... Deed Books of Frederick CO, Virginia... Dbk-17, p193-194, James Oldham & wife Leah & son Stephen (also) mentioned early settler on the western slopes of the Blue Ridge Mt.s (Stuart E., Brown, Annals of Clarke Co., Virginia, p9) [Assume son Stephen was named after surname of mother]

1777? List by Chas. Eskridge includes... Oldham, George & Negro Obey - 2 tithables,

1779 List taken by Har. Lane includes... Oldham, Geo.; Negro Oba - 2 tithables,

1780 List taken by Saml. Love in Cameran Parish includes... Oldham, George; Negro Obediah - 2 tithables,

1781 List taken by John Orr includes... Oldham, Geo.; Negro Obed - 2 tithables,

NOTE: Oldham's listed on the 1782-1799 Loudoun Co. Personal Property Tax Lists include:
1782A Second Battalion Oldham, George & negro Obed
1783B Second Battalion Oldham, George
1788A Third Battalion Oldham, George
1792A Second Battalion Oldham, George
1793C First Battalion Oldham, William
1794B Second Battalion Oldham, Geo. residing with Turly, John (of Sampson) and Manly, Benj'a
1795B Second Battalion Oldham, Geo.
1796B Cameron Parish (2nd Battalion) Oldham, Geo.
1797B Cameron Parish (Second Battalion) Oldham, Geo.
1797B Cameron Parish (Second Battalion) Oldham, John

Re: UK Oldhams

ccpc_1 — 2009-08-12 08:30:25Z

I am directly related to the Oldhams from Stockport/Manchester area. My great grandfather was Orlando William Oldham who married Catherine Gee. They had 11 children and mostly resided in New Zealand. Orlando had a son Daniel who produced three boys; Daniel (Dooley), Albert (Bert - still alive) and Winter (Bill who resided in Denton and died in October last year). I am interested in any news about family and wondered if you have anything available?

Billy Oldham of Port Arthur, TX 1928

drbrownlee — 2009-05-19 02:20:53Z

Billy is pictured in the 1928 Sea Gull, yearbook of Port Arthur High School. He is a senior. I'm not kin but thought this might help another researcher locate family.

Re: Derbyshire Oldhams

Christy_Fillerup — 2009-05-16 20:22:47Z

Keith,

Thank you, this is certainly my John. However according to the Pleasley parish registers he is actually the illegitimate son of Elizabeth Oldham. Although he names his father as John Oldham on his marriage certificate I have been unable to find any other information pointing to John knowing who his father actually was.

Would you mind providing any information you may have on how your information was compiled or what sources were used? I would love to be pointed toward sources I have yet to research.

Cheers,
Christy Fillerup

Re: Oldhams from Mellor/ Stalybridge/ Glossop

Christy_Fillerup — 2009-05-14 14:49:31Z

I have Oldhams in Derbyshire a bit later in Pleasley and Northwingfield. Elizabeth Oldham is the mother of my third great-grandfather John Oldham, born 1823 in Pleasley. He was born illegitimately. I have yet to determine who Elizabeth's parents are. I would be happy to exchange information if you believe these two families are related.

Christy

Re: ELVA OLDHAM SHELBYVILLE INDIANA

IrisSeyfried — 2009-06-09 20:27:18Z

Wanda, Is your maiden name Willison? That intrigues me. My 2nd great grandparents were Noah Whitehouse Coffman and Rhoda Willison, married in 1830 in OH. That is all I know of the Willison family. Both are buried in or near Clinton, IA. If you can help me, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you. Iris

Oldham family - New Mills

castanea1985 — 2009-06-14 17:41:32Z

I have my 4 x gt. grandfather John Oldham born 1806 in New Mills who married Nancy (Ann) Hadfield born 1805 Mellor.

In 1841 the family were living at Moor End, Mellor. John was the head of the family aged 30 with wife, Ann (35) and children, Matthew (13), David (12), Mary (10), James (9) Henry (6) Ann (4) Martha (2) and moses (10 months). David was listed as being a cotton slubber.

I am struggling to find any more about the family pre 1841. Any help or ideas would be great?

Thanks

Re: Oldhams from Mellor/ Stalybridge/ Glossop

castanea1985 — 2009-05-14 14:20:33Z

Hi I can let you have my email address if that is any good?

Re: Oldham's in Ok.

bradandmarian — 2009-03-31 01:06:07Z

Message to mfwebber - my external email address is bradandmarian@comcast.net - look foward to corresponding with you. Regards, Brad

Re: UK Oldhams

dibarb65 — 2009-05-23 06:56:57Z

Hello
Do you have any information regarding the family of my great-great grandfather Thomas Oakes Oldham born 1829 Gawsworth or Macclesfield Cheshire. Parents possibly James and Lucy (Oakes?) Oldham. His siblings are: James (b 1833), Lucy (b 1837 or 1842) and Richard (b 1839 or 1837).
Thomas married 1)Sarah Pickard in 1859 Macclesfield and 2)Mary Ann Jones in 1881 Manchester.
Richard was the last official plant collector for Kew and died in China 1864.
Father James possibly born Bolton-Le-Moors and mother Lucy born in Macclesfield.
Any information would be of interest.
Cheers
Dianne

Re: Moses Oldham MO>UT d. 1933

cgarver43 — 2009-04-02 19:49:08Z

hi,

i dont suppose in the obit it stated who might of been his wife. think this may be one of the ancestors iam researching. thanks for your help. christi

GAMMAGE Nettie OLDHAM and Albert W Jr

t42Parkdale — 2009-04-28 15:57:28Z

GAMMAGE Nettie OLDHAM and Albert W Jr

I photographed this gravestone in the Parkdale Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,283 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

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Re: Eugene F. Oldham, born Terre Haute, Indiana , 2 Feb 1915

angelop1050 — 2009-04-28 21:47:10Z

Francis Eugene was the youngest of five,My Grandpa (George Herbert) was the oldest of the boys, then Uncle Harry Hobert, Uncle William Oscar, there was two girls Blanche Irene ( who passed at the age of 9) then there was Phoebe Helen . I would love to know if this album belongs to our family. Where do you live,what state?

Re: UK Oldhams

jillian_ryder — 2009-05-15 08:59:40Z

Hi Keith
My ancestor Joseph Oldham was born in Hayfield Glossop Derbyshire in 1797. There's a christening record on the IGI for 3rd June. I have everything except the names of his parents, do you think it might be in your card file somewhere? Thankyou for taking the time to do these lookups, it's much appreciated.

Jillian Oldham Ryder, Australia

Re: UK Oldhams

jillian_ryder — 2009-05-20 01:07:32Z

Hi Keith

If you do get time to visit All Saints at Glossop, I have a small puzzle for you. The Glossop Local History Society have put some transcriptions of the registers online at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~dusk/gloss...
There's a christening on 9 Jan 1797 for Joseph Oldham born 3 Jun 1781, living Allmensheath/Stockport, mother Sarah Oldham, no father's name, Joseph apprentice to John Garside.
Can't find any other Joseph Oldhams that year.
Also, do you have a card for Joseph Oldham christened at St. Matthew's Hayfield on 22 Apr 1798, father William (mother probably Martha)? I need to confirm that this Joseph married Ann Wild 30 Mar 1823 Glossop. Otherwise I have too many Josephs!
Thanks so much
Jillian

Re: UK Oldhams

jillian_ryder — 2009-05-18 03:42:37Z

Hi Keith
Thanks for all this wonderful information. Is it Marple Rd between Sandy Lane and New Mills Rd that I'm looking at? I can see rows of cottages on the satellite view like those in the Fatting Hay photo (see private message sent). Martha may have died young I'm sure your Dad had it right. He must have been working on that card file for many years. Joseph Oldham died at High St West, Whitfield 28 Sep 1873 in the presence of his son in law James Platt who lived at 273 High St West, a grocer's shop. Do you think that building would still be there? Also, if he followed the naming conventions, his parents may have been Ann and Joseph, just a guess, but would there by chance be a card for an older Joseph and his family?
a very grateful
Jillian

Re: UK Oldhams

jillian_ryder — 2009-05-17 05:32:43Z

Hi Keith

Thankyou for your kind offer and yes, I would love photos! Joseph must have had brothers and sisters and perhaps parents names may be found there, but I have no idea who they were. I have ten children, so perhaps I've a stray one in here somewhere.....Ann 1823, Joseph 1824, William 1826 (to Australia), Wright 1828, Elizabeth 1829, Eliza 1831 (same person?), Athaniel 1833, Mark 1837, Aaron 1838 (to America),and Moses 1842. Joseph married again late in life after Elizabeth died, to Ruth Large. Also I have his 1841 address as Fattinghey Chisworth. Is that just my misreading the old writing?

Thanks so much for your help
Jillian

Re: Derbyshire Oldhams

drdeanc — 2009-05-30 01:40:21Z

My Oldhams where out of Derbyshire and England by 1635. My tree is on rootsweb.com under databasename = dbclarke

John Oldham b. 1622 in Derby > Thomas Oldham b. 1665 in Virginia > Thomas Oldham Dr. b. 1696 in Pennsylvania > William Oldham b. 1719 in Maryland > Sarah Bird Oldham b. 1745 > William Oldham Short b. 1764 > Delilah Dily Short b. 1797 Indiana > Harvey Blackburn b. 1814 > Sarah Jane Blackburn b. 1845 > Mary Jane Smith b. 1867 > Russell Smith Newman b. 1898 > Doris Newman b. 1928 > Dean Clarke (me) b. 1964 Indiana

Re: Eugene F. Oldham, born Terre Haute, Indiana , 2 Feb 1915

joanperkins55 — 2009-04-10 04:42:59Z

Does anyone happen to have pictures? I would love to have a copy if you do. I am trying to add pictures to my family tree as I go.

Re: UK Oldhams

lintlady — 2009-07-14 18:29:26Z

Hi Keith-
My 2g grandfather was Joseph Oldham of Macclesfield born 1843. He married Eliza (I am pretty sure her maiden name was Bradwell) and they had a son, Henry Oldham, born 1880 in Macclesfield. Any information you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Kim

Johsua Oldham

Bab_Gregg — 2009-06-11 15:14:34Z

He maried Cecily Fullalove in 1727 in Mottram in LongCecily Fullalove;s parebtrdendale,Cheshire,England. I am looking for Cecily Fullalove's parents, she was born 1700,

Re: Oldhams from Mellor/ Stalybridge/ Glossop

mark12550 — 2009-05-14 12:00:34Z

Hello,
My Great Grandfather Thomas Oldham (1829-1890) was born in Broadbottom, Glossop. We believe his parents were Samuel Oldham and Ann?, both born in Glossop and are both buried at Mellor Church.

I also have Hadfields in my tree. George Hadfield(1819-1886) was born in Mottram, he married Frances Heginbotham. They had several children I am related to James Hadfield (1841- 1915) born and buried in Mottram.

I have several photo's of Hadfield graves at Mottrram Church if you have a link.

Thanks

Re: Eugene F. Oldham, born Terre Haute, Indiana , 2 Feb 1915

jhblues — 2009-04-10 01:07:21Z

His brothers were Hobert and william they were my great uncles too..

Re: Eugene F. Oldham, born Terre Haute, Indiana , 2 Feb 1915

jhblues — 2009-04-09 08:47:23Z

Eugene was my great-uncle if his brothers were Herbert Oldham and William Oldham. Herbert was my grandfather

Re: Derbyshire Oldhams

keithjoldham — 2009-05-16 20:40:02Z

Interesting about the Pleasley entry. Does it actually say he is illegitimate? I had thought this was perhaps the John Oldham and Elizabeth whose marriage is registered at Sherbrook in 1821. The info I gave earlier is, as you say, from John's (b 1823) marriage. He may have invented a father to legitimise himself. There may be a marriage after his birth (which I haven't looked for yet). I'd be interested in any other info you have (cos I love puzzles - lol)
Keith

Re: Derbyshire Oldhams

keithjoldham — 2009-05-16 19:31:00Z

A John Oldham was born 25 July 1823 in Temple Normanton, Derby. His mother was Elizabeth, his father was John. He married Sarah Hodgkinson in 1848. He died 4 April 1881. The 1851 census shows him as born in Pleasley. Does this help any?

Re: UK Oldhams

keithjoldham — 2009-05-16 19:09:19Z

Hi Jillian, The card for Joseph, bap 3 June 1797 covers both sides; unfortunately it doesn't show his parents! He was baptised at All Saints, Glossop. That is only 6 miles away and, if the records are still there, I can check the entry for any clues if you like, although I suspect Dad would have written any down anyway. I take it you have his marriage to Elizabeth Hall (b. Chinley 1796 dau of William Hall (b 1771)) and details of their 9 children? Tatton Bay, Charlesworth has gone but the farm at Gamesley and 9, Sumner's Place still exist. I can take photos if you like.
Meanwhile I'll keep looking!

Re: UK Oldhams

keithjoldham — 2009-05-17 08:28:36Z

Hi Jillian,
My father didn't have Mark or Moses. As a late addition (written in pen on his typed card) he has Martha born 11 May 1836. I think Athaniel might be Nathaniel. Ruth was born in Edale in 1806, in case you don't have that already. You're right about 1841. In my father's defence I can only say he was working in the local library back in the 70's and 80's using scratchy microfilm on dirty-lens readers! It's much clearer on ancestry and having looked at each page I think it's Fatting Hay. This is a puzzle until I can examine the old maps at Stockport, especially as there are so many people there. Looking at the places on either side and the fact that so many people there are colliers I think I've narrowed it down. If you Google Map Grid Lane, Chisworth you will see that Smithy Lane joins it from the South. Near this junction, on the north side, was an open cast hand-worked coal mine which was working well into the 1950s or so, was reopened later but is worked out now. The general area here has long been known as Ludworth Moor.The seam ran north west and reappeared where the A626 crossed it between Ernocroft Lane and Boarfold Lane. The cottages here were certainly there in 1841 (I used to live in one of them three years ago!) There are five at that point. There would have been a lot more around Ernocroft Lane and this area generally. Ernocroft is named after the coal mine and mill owner (as is Ernocroft Wood). But, given the field area it could well have been known earlier as Fatting Hay. It is fertile grassland on this side of the hill, rather than the moorland of Ludworth. The area is between Sandy Lane and Holehouse, as it is in the census return. Again I can take photos of the area. There is also a pamphlet about the mine itself and I can snail-mail a copy if it's of interest.
As you say, Joseph must have had brothers and/or sisters. I'll see what I can find.
Keith

Re: George Oldham 1736 - 1823 m Betty Ferns - Hyde , Cheshire

simonpickford1 — 2009-07-13 23:20:25Z

Sorry - got no James Oldham in my tree of that date. The same Oldham family links into 3 different parts of my tree - all based in Hyde, Cheshire where my Pickford family came from. That's quite unusual - we have a lovely portait of Priscilla Oldham - mid 1800's.

Trouble with the US censuses is that they never said which part of England they came from so you can really only track from the UK to USA and not the other way round!

George Oldham 1736 - 1823 m Betty Ferns - Hyde , Cheshire

simonpickford1 — 2009-07-13 08:46:22Z

Any links with family?

Re: Eugene F. Oldham, born Terre Haute, Indiana , 2 Feb 1915

etakathy1 — 2009-04-09 09:22:28Z

Can you research Eugene and see if he has brothers Herbert and William Oldham?

Re: Eugene F. Oldham, born Terre Haute, Indiana , 2 Feb 1915

etakathy1 — 2009-04-10 13:00:08Z

Could you direct me to a census that shows all three brothers and parents living together or birth dates of your uncles, just something I can look at that shows Eugene's relationship to your uncles. Sorry, I know I am being a pain, but really want to get this photo album to the rightful family. If you prefer here is my email, etakathy@aol.com

Re: George Oldham 1736 - 1823 m Betty Ferns - Hyde , Cheshire

Jdbristol — 2009-07-13 21:58:11Z

Not sure if related to your George Oldham. I haven't been able to trace where my GG grandfather James Oldham (born abt 1831 in England)came from in England. He married Jane Pilling in Pennsylvania (she was born in Pennsylvania abt 1835 --the daughter of Thomas and Mary Pilling both born in England) . James and Jane's children were George Pilling Oldham -born abt.1856(my G-grandfather), Jane b 1858, Albert b 1859, Mary b 1864.

Re: Granville Oldham

loldham1740 — 2009-06-30 19:22:59Z

Granville was my grandfather's father. I'm interested in any research you have. According to our history, though, Granville was born in Shelby Co Indiana. As for John, all we know is that he came over from Ireland. Was he Irish, or an Englishman who sailed from there? (FYI Elizabeth Floyd's parents were James Floyd and Martha Hume..if you don't have that one.

Diana Oldham