looking for Samuel Kershaw

[Estell]

I'm looking for Samuel Kershaw who had greengrocery shops in Manchester 1920's and 1930's .he died( I believe) late 1950's or early 1960's His 1st marriage was to Mabel Cooke in Nantwich Cheshire - Estell

[dot.hawkes]

From the information you seem to have already you will be able to order his marriage certificate from the General Regioster Office if you can find the reference from the GRO index, if you havn't used the index before go to ancestry.co.uk and follow the tutorial on how to read it.
If you get the certificate it will give you his age at marriage and his fathers name which will take you back to the GRO index to get his birth which in turn will give you his mother sname, hopefully then you will be able to find him in the 1901 census. It is just a case of using these indexes and records to compile the information that takes you to the next step.
If you know where he is buried that might be a good place to start too, as his gravestone may yield some info.

[scatty mare]

Hi, Samuel married Mabel Cooke Q4 1896 in Nantwich (8a 599). The 1901 census shows them boarding with Margaret Frayne, a provision shopkeeper, at 26 Chester Road, Northwich, Cheshire with their 3 year old daughter, Ethel. Samuel's age is given as 29, born in Manchester. His wife and daughter were born in Crewe.

[Estell]

Again thank you Dot, this is very helpful I've hit quite a few blank walls with this one but we are getting there regards Estell

[Estell]

Thank you scatty mare - I have this info but was looking for the period after 1901 when Samuel moved to Manchester leaving his family in Nantwich and set up businesses in greengrocery around Manchester. thank you for your interest Estell

[spudqueen]

Have you tried genesreunited? I've found quite a few relatives on there - including a first cousin I've not seen for 30 years. They have all been helpful.

[Estell]

Hi there, Thank you I have tried Genesreunited and I have info from 1901 but have just hit a blank wall from there but have one or two ideas to follow but thanks for your interest it is appreciated Estell

[Sheela]

I remember a man named Sam Kershaw when I was a little girl possibly late 30's early 40's. He used to arrive with a lorry to deliver fruit and vegetables to the shop next door to us. My grandfather was a barber and Mr Kershaw used to come in to have his haircut. We lived at Lostock opposite the ICI. I don't think he came all the way from Manchester and think he must have lived more locally possibly somewhere in Northwich. Thought this snippet might be of interest. Sheela.

[Sheela]

Try www.Cheshirefhs.co.uk. I have just found Mabel Kershaw died 1942 Macclesfield Ref No.MAC/8A/65 but I couldn't find Samuel - maybe he moved away from Cheshire after Mabel died.

[Estell]

Thank you Sheela
I have already got these details I know that Sam left Mabel about 1901 with Ethel and newborn son Harry who was born at Northwich Union Workhouse the story goes on to reveal Mabel had another son William in 1904 but Sam was not his father and he lived at the workhouse until the age of 13 Mabel died in childbirth but don't know when or where Sam returned to Manchester where he had several shops selling fruit and veg in the Old Trafford area the elder 2 children Ethel and Harry were brought up by Mabel's mother Mrs Cooke

[Kaitelin]

Hope you get this message. I am also looking for Samuel & Mabel. I think Mabel was my Fathers' Mother. He was John Kershaw born 1911 one of twins Charles died at birth. Mabel died in 1917. Hope to hear from you.
Regards Kaietlin

[Kaitelin]

Hi Estelle, I am also looking for Mabel & Samuel Kershaw. I think she was my Fathers' Mother. he was John Kershaw born 1911, one of twins, Charles died at birth. Mabel died in 1917. Hope to hesar from you. Kaitelin

[Kaitelin]

Not sure about the Samuel you are looking for who left Mabel.
I have found Samuel Kershaw who died 1901 age 29 Ashton Under Lyne which could be why Mabel was in the Workhouse.

[pimmy]

Hi Estell, My husband had a great uncle Sam Kershaw who had a very big greengrocery shop in Stretford, Manchester in the 1940-1950's he was the biggest shop in Manchester, we have all the information about him and photos of the shop and family. If this is the person you are looking for we will be pleased and proud to pass on the information. Carol

[pimmy]

Hi Kaitelin We have tried to contact Estell with no avail we have noticed you want to find Sam Kershaw, Derek my husband is related to him, we have all the photos and information on him could you leave us a message and we will contact you from carol

[FlisH]

VI know this is an old thread but hoping some of you are still on here. I'm also researching Samuel and Mabel Kershaw, their son Harry is my great grandfather.