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Massey in Rostherne Parish Cheshire c 1740

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margaret

margaret Report 26 Dec 2023 14:12

Looking for further deatails on a George Massey baptised at St Marys Rostherne, Cheshire 16April 1740
son of John Massey & Sarah Burgis. of Tabley

Younger brother of Richard Massey a farmer at Ollerton near Knutsford b 1736, and John born 1731

There are several George Masseys born in this period and area.

Thank you

Researching:
MASSEY in Cheshire, UK / ADDERLEY in Staffs & Cheshire/ BRUSHETT in Portsmouth

nameslessone

nameslessone Report 26 Dec 2023 14:25

Where have yiu looked?

Have you lthought about family wills?

Have you checked the local archives to see if they hold any papers refernecing the family or farm?

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 26 Dec 2023 14:27

What do you wish to know about him?

How did you work back to him?

How can you be certain of his mother's maiden name?

First name(s) George
Country England
Last name Massey
Father's first name(s) John
Gender Male
Father's last name Massey
Birth year 1740
Mother's first name(s) Sarah
Baptism year 1740
Record set Cheshire Diocese Of Chester Parish Baptisms 1538-1911
Baptism date 16 Apr 1740
Category Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records
Place Rostherne


First name(s) John
Bride's birth place -
Last name Massey
Bride's residence Bowdon
Birth year -
Groom's residence Bowdon
Marriage date 04 Jan 1726
City or town Bowdon
Marriage year 1726
County Cheshire
Church -
Country England
Place Bowdon
Records set Cheshire Diocese Of Chester Bishop's Transcripts Marriages 1576-1906
Spouse's first name(s) Sarah
Category Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records
Spouse's last name Burgess
Subcategory Parish Marriages
Bride's age -
Collections from England, Great Britain

First name(s) John
City or town Bowdon
Last name Massey
County Cheshire
Marriage year 1727
Country England
Marriage date 25 Jan 1727
Record set Cheshire Diocese Of Chester Parish Marriages 1538-1910
Marriage place Bowdon
Category Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records
Spouse's first name(s) Sarah
Subcategory Parish Marriages
Spouse's last name Astbury


Presumably, this is connected to your other threads about this surname and location?

https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/genealogy_chat/thread/1400304

https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/genealogy_chat/thread/1381922

https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/genealogy_chat/thread/1375783

https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/genealogy_chat/thread/1375714

https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/genealogy_chat/thread/1377052