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Anyone with Knowledge of Halifax?

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Petrina

Petrina Report 28 May 2007 08:58

Thankyou everyone. I'll try that. Sorry - only just checked back as I didn't think there would be any more messages. Glad I did!

*Sharm

*Sharm Report 27 May 2007 10:37

hi Petrina Have you tried Genuki? if you google Genuki Halifax, it has a list of severel churches in the area that has had their monumental inscription done and also gives plenty of info for the area. Happy hunting. Sharmala.

Shelagh

Shelagh Report 27 May 2007 10:18

Think the nearest church is St. John's, Warley, Halifax.

Petrina

Petrina Report 26 May 2007 15:33

Yes I do mean Sowerby! Am always getting that mixed up!

MaryfromItaly

MaryfromItaly Report 26 May 2007 15:06

I think you mean Sowerby Bridge, which is indeed very close to Trimmingham.

Petrina

Petrina Report 26 May 2007 15:01

Many thanks Mary. They previously lived a Selby Bridge where he was manager of the canal, so they didn't move far!

MaryfromItaly

MaryfromItaly Report 26 May 2007 14:58

Funnily enough I used to live in Trimmingham, but it was many years ago. If you look at www.multimap*com, Trimmingham is roughly the area between Trimmingham Road/Churn Lane and Burnley Road. It's a very pleasant little area on the outskirts of Halifax (or at least it was 25 years ago, I don't know what it's like now). Can't think offhand which would be the nearest church, but here's a link to the Calderdale Cemeteries department, which may be able to help: http://www.calderdale.gov.uk/community/life-events/death/cemeteries.html

Petrina

Petrina Report 26 May 2007 14:23

I am trying to trace possible grave of my Great Grandfather. His death certificate gives his address as 'Hillside' Trimmingham Halifax. As he died at Colwyn Bay (presumably convalescing) I suppose the registrar spelled Trimmingham with two m's in error. Can anyone give me any information about the area and in particular, which churches or graveyards would be the best places to look for him? Many thanks Trina