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Some of the visitors who have made contact through the Feedback page
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Name From Comments
Steve Clegg Methley Steve was the first reader to make contact
Les Austin *Richards Bay SA
Les enjoys the site - he also enjoys the Winter temps in
South Africa.
Tom Lee Grand Rapids USA Tom likes the site - he likes Yorkshire so much he
purchased a Lordship near Howarth.
Wilf Lightowler * Pontefract Wilf sent some school photos. Met him at the Gym
NO! I was just picking up.
Barry Robbins * Staffs A constant source of information re Methley and a
welcome contributor to the site
Terry Foster * Keynsham Were able to put Terry in touch with his old mate
Brian Townend. Sadly Terry died later.
Kevin Lane ** Newcastle His ancestors the Shuttleworths left 200 years ago -
family connections were with the Denisons and
Wilsons of Castleford. (see Family History)
David Wright **Chorley Directed Dave to Ron Woofindens book on cricket
re Grandfather Alma Wright (Almas Wifes family the
Hornes kept the United Kingdom and the Mex Arms.
Barbara Hermsmeyer**Portland USA Barbara is descendant of Edward Shippen.
Andrew Moody Woodlesford Recently moved into Methley - Hasnt got fed up yet.
Martyn Ferguson York Mart was a former colleague at British Coal.
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Name From Comments
Jane Berry ** Bournemouth Her great grandfather (Tom Parker) had grocers shop
in the village c1880
John Sigsworth Castleford Old workmate from Savile. John tells me he has some
old movie film of Savile and I aim to get this on the site.
Will Illingworth* North Lincs* Will left the village in 1956, his family have a long
history with Woodrow and Methley Hall.
Mick Braddock* The Orkneys The island of Graemsay is his home now. Mick has
provided me with a number of photos of his family at
Low Common.
Anthony Eden South of Watford He wanted information re Bowers Row pit. His
grandfather told him that a chap called Wallace
Arnold used a charabanc to take them to work at
Bowers Row.
Ian Holmes ** Blackburn Ian and his wife have searched the churchyard in their
quest to find information re the Leakes, Websters
and Pickersgills. Wonder if he is any relation to
farmer John Holmes - Holmes Yard and Chapel?
Gary Woodhouse Saskatchewan** Working on his family tree, Gary and Marilyn sent a
school photo c1880 which included Gertie Shillito.
Clive Blenkinsop ** Clive is looking for information re the Braimes of
Methley for his family history. He didnt say where
he hailed from.
Chris Hinchliffe* Sherburn in Elmet Formerly of Allerton Bywater, Chris is a grandson of
Jim and Edna Beilby. He recommends Ancestry.co.uk
Peter Smith Methley Alias Fuschia - Peter reminded me that Ledston Hall,
Oulton Hall and Temple Newsam would have been
visible from Savile headgear.
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Name From Comments
Lance Long ** Orlando USA The Longbottoms lived at the end of Church Lane
now Little Church Lane. Lance visited Methley to
to see where his 2xGreat Grandfather lived the
sister of whom married into the Parrott family.
Sharon Casey ** Australia Sharons 5xGreat Grandfather Rev J Briggs was
Rector from 1781 to 1804
Gill Briscoe Pontefract Gill advises me that Methley is part of the
Pontefract Family History Society’s area see their
website on our links page.
Sally Shell** Washington State Sally’s Grandfathers occupation on her Mothers
USA birth cert. is ‘Coal Hewer’ living at Coney Moor,
in 1921. I was able to tell her where it is.
Ian Sutton Methley Ian wanted to know what colours Meth Utd played
in to consider for the new junior team.
Steve Methley Just moved into the new Taywood development
wanted to know about the St. Oswalds web site
and who to contact re Livewire magazine. He must
surely have a surname.
Dean Bradley Recently moved into Low Common and wanted
information . Dont know where Dean hails from
Elspeth Flood** Vancouver Elspeth is another descendant of Edward Shippen
Canada and was able to provide me with additional inf. She
has distant relatives in Yorkshire she also has a
penchant for ‘real ale’.
Dorothy Brown Perth Australia Dorothy remembers pea pulling in Methley before the
ex Leeds war. She was tracing theTaylor and Wright families.
Olga Lockley** Preston Lancs Researching her family tree - Olga found helpful inf.
in Jim Melvins book (James Wood 11 Front Row)
amongst other things.
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Name From
Comments
Debbie Cunnew ** London Debbie’s ancestors were Thos Dawson Lumb,
Curate of Methley who was drowned in the Aire at
Swillington bridge in 1843. Another relative was
Geo Denison Lumb, co-author of ‘The History of
Methley’ - his Mother was a Denison.
Steve Pick** Dallas USA Steve is indirectly related to Jesse Foster (nee Travis)
Steve reckons a correspondent in the States is one
of the Braimes of Methley.
David Bucktrout ** Family history - his Grandfather Ernest worked at
Savile. His maternal Grandfather Joseph Harrison
Ward kept the Low End Club. David is going to
provide further information.
Peter Watson Dorset Barry Robbins was able to answer Peters query on
the Savile family. Both his parents were descendants
of the Savile family. So keen is he that his children
are second named Savile. (Dont know what Jimmy
Gee would think of that). Peter lived in the Dales for
9 years before moving south.
Lea Taylor Methley Recently moved into Watergate from Swillington.
Craig/Tracy Huddersfield/Garforth - They moved to Methley in order to commute
to Doncaster - Good luck with that Craig
Andrew Dawrant** London Andrews ancestors were the Worfolk family, lived
in Methley in the 18th century described as yeoman
farmers. They progressed to become carpenters
then shipbuilders and migrated along the canal
network. Andrew would be interested in supporting
any effort to transcribe the manor books held in the
Sheepscar repository.
Teresa Farthing Rugby/Bishop Auck Teresa and fiancee are in the process of moving into
the village. She kindly says that the site gives the
impression that the people of Methley care about
their community. Most of ‘em do Teresa
Keith Schumm Castleford An old rugby team mate, Keith has lived for the last
30 years in Scotland. Must have been searching for
Cas RUFC. Mind the thistles Keith.
Ron Lewis* Woodlesford Born and brought up in Methley, Ron was my boss
and Manager at Savile Colliery.
Garry Marsh* Cairns Aust. Garry lives 1 hours drive inland from Cairns, he has
lived at Bond House and the farmhouse near the
old Rectory. He says he would like more pics of
Methley on the site - he also sends regards to
Keith Lockett and his family. Hoping to make a
visit in the near future.
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Name From
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Jacqui Stones** Cirencester Her Great Grandfather was James Arthur Wright,
she reports her Father was baptised in St Oswalds
by the Bishop of Knaresborough. Jacqui’s
Grandmothers class photo is on the school page.
Nita Knapp Grantham Anita is compiling information on the de Welles
baronial family (see Lords of the Manor). She
informs me that Lionel Lord Welles was in Rouen
in 1431 and witnessed the death of Joan of Arc.
Nick Pye** Norfolk Nick has asked for any information on the
Clayborough family - duly supplied thanks to
Don Beilby.
Terry Kilburn** Matlock Searching for inf. on his ancestor Thos Kilburn
c 1814
Joan Cambage* Boroughbridge Formerly Joan Craven, her Grandmother was the
postmistress Mrs Whittington.
Lynne Paterson** Leeds Lynnes Grandparents were the Micklefields of
Taylor Grove.
Nancy Mclaughlin** Christchurch NZ Nancy’s antecedents the Ortons of Kirby Stephen
were related to the Saviles. You can look at her
family history from here Maureen Firth** Brisbane Aust. Maureen is searching for inf. on Firths of Kippax
and Methley. Thos Firth born 1834 Kippax later
moved to Methley. Of 6 children George married
Annie Bainbridge and they had 4 - Harold, George,
Frank and Hilda.
Eric Ward** Rothwell His grandfather started work at Foxholes colliery
at the age of 12.
Shiela Vine** BFPO Germany Shiela is trying to complete the family tree. Her
grandmother was Charlotte Elizabeth Wright who
married Wm Hutton. Her greatgrandmother was
Florence Wright who ran a shop from the front room
near the Queen.
Bruce Wilkins** Vancouver Can Bruce visited his relatives Walter & Nellie Minett in
c1988. His mother, formerly Margaret Hough was
lucky enough to be in the same school class as me!
George Southern Scarborough His family were barge skippers and owners going
formerly Leeds back to the 1880’s when they lived in the Castleford
area. George enjoyed helping his father work the
horse drawn barges during school holidays.
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Name From Comments
Murray Charlesworth** Wellington NZ Murray would welcome any contact from Methley
Charlesworths - the family had farms in Lower
Mickletown.
Amber de Jong** Alberta Can Ambers family emigrated in 1879 - they were the
Roden family with Spencer and Corbett connections.
Diane Sugden* Castleford Brought up on the Hollings Diane thought at one stage
(Wheeler) that we may be related through the Firths including
Maureen Firth in Australia now proved to be related.
Helen Glass (Warr)* Houston USA Helen’s Grandmother played the organ at
St Margarets, she was a friend of Gina Arratoon. She
also says she enjoyed Bonfire Nights -didn’t we all.
Myra Davey** Victoria BC After making enquiries about her husbands family the
Canada Crewes, Myra intends to visit the village to see where
they lived and are buried.(Nov 2003). I was able to
tell her that the Crewe families came up from Glouc.
c1870’s to work in the new coal mines.
Marnie Regelbrugge** Chicago Searching for inf. on the Hollings family, I was able to
advise on some of the dedications in St Oswalds
I remembered the last one who lived in Bond House.
Mike Howell** Pudsey Mike wanted to know the whereabouts of Fieldhead
where Mary E Sawyer was brought up.
Andrew Ashfield Zurich Three years ago I was unable to assist Andrew in his
search for inf. on Emma Roberts, poet and writer on
India. I have since confirmed that the Roberts’ lived
Woodhall Manor House from at least 1677
Barbara Chew*. Garstang (Lancs) Formerly of Mill Lane, Barbara has many happy
(Worrilow) memories of Methley including the Hewitts and
Arundels.
Malcolm Jacques* Auckland NZ Aucklanders Malcolm and Joan posted on photos of
Mickletown school - I well remember Malcolm who
was always outstanding at sports, he was also a good
neighbour to my Aunt Edna.
Josie Limbert* Pontefract Josie was tickled pink to see photos with herself and
(Allen) dad Rupert in the Methley calender - she remembers
the bowling competitions (dad) and regularly visits
Aunt Mary in St Margarets.
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Name From Comments
Andrea Morton** Gibraltar Andrea’s ancestors are the Worfolks, arranging for
Andrew Dawrant to make contact
J Stith** KentuckyUSA John Medley a descendant of Wm de Methley, Lord
of the Manor was the immigrant ancestor from Elland
Yorks to Maryland in 1635. He witnessed Ingle’s
Rebellion and was robbed of 1200 lbs of tobacco.
The Kentuckians are very complimentary about the
site - I’m very pleased they made the communication
Chris Whitehead Methley. Chris says he would like to see more appertaining to
younger generation of the village - will try to do that
Chris.
Ron Stallard**
Nova Scotia Ron is a descendant of the Clayton family, I was able Canada provide him with some inf. In turn Ron provided me
with valuable information re WW1.
Jennifer Christensson Gothenburg Thrilled to recognise faces on the school page, she
(Sutcliffe) Sweden still misses ‘doing a bit of shopping in Castleford!’
David Neale** Basildon David was a relative of Walter Minett corresponding
with Walter and Nellie before their deaths.
Roy Kaye** Huddersfield Meeting Roy at the end of term Open Day at School
in July ‘04 was a real boon. Roy was later able to
correspond giving me long awaited inf. on Alfred
Parker (1929). Roy was also able to provide inf
for Judith Parker in Sydney, Australia (see F History)
Wonder if between them they could prove my uncle
Albert Kaye is related - we could all be cousins!
Stuart Baird** Beeston Notts Fomerly worked for P & Cas Express reminiscence
about his family the Micklefields can be found here
Cliff Marsh* Perth Australia Cliff sent photos and background inf. of the Savile
Transport Co. of Methley. I will display these and
send copies on to the heritage group.
Alan Taylor ** Adelaide Australia Alan and Pam are descendants of the Rayner/
Burnley family who were mineowners at Methley
Junction. They were pleased to get photos of the
headstone and memorial church window.
He promised to buy me a pint for that!
Howard Benson Woodlesford Howard is looking for inf. on Water Haigh pit and
Woodlesford station - good luck with that Howard
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Name From Comments.
Helen Wood** Leeds Helen is a descendant of the Lumb family (Curate)
and was interested to read the story about
Swillington Bridge. She is keen to learn more of the
incident.
Richard Barker Methley Blowing his own trumpet about the qualities of the
Yorkshire Imps Brass Band. They practice in the
British Legion Club (Oompah) Keep it up Richard.
Brian Wilson* Harrogate Brian was pleased to read comment from Helen
Glass in Houston ( page 6) - the organist was Brian’s
Mother
and with a bit of luck the two of them will
correspond like a number of people who read this
electronic rag.
Vernon J Hendrix ** Atlanta USA Vernon is part of the extended Shippen family.
He writes ‘please relate to the good people of Methley how proud we are of those souls who braved
the uncharted ocean in sailing vessels to step ashore
into an unknown domain’ and much more.
Peter Wood Isle of Man Peter wanted information about John Holmes of
Methley (1877). It would appear JH was an ardent
collector of antiques along with interest in politics and
a social worker. This inf. was abstracted from the
Minett Collection on the Links page. - if you can
add to that please contact Peter at :- peter-wood@mcb.net
Ian Blacker* Ferrybridge Formerly of Church Lane - sent Ian a photo of
himself as an angelic 3 year old. Don’t you believe it.
Pamela Crowe Chapel Allerton Having moved into ‘The Methleys Leeds’ Pamela
Leeds is interested to know more about Methley Hall.
Andy Richardson* Methley Andy offered assistance with the web site. Andy is
related to just about everybody in Methley.
Margaret Wilkins* Vancouver Formerly Margaret Hough of this burgh likes to
connect to the Minett collection on the location. Nice
to hear from Margaret - a former classmate.
Sally Hicks ** York Sally’s grandparents were the doctors Dennis. Sally
sent an old photo of the rectory, she added that her
mother, Elizabeth held fond memories of Methley.
Howard Cheesbrough** Lincoln Grandfather and Gmother Ada (Groves) left Methley
in 1906 to work in the Derby coal mines. Howard is
trying to determine a date when a great aunt was
drowned at Lemonroyd locks (after 1891). .
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