Looking for Moore / Beasley family

Lostribe · 21-06-2015, 13:20

Hello, I am looking for info on my paternal grandfather and Grandmothers family.

He was David Moore married to Lilli Henrietta Beasley in 1912

He was a railway signalman and died in 1960 in Accrington

Their children were Kathleen Moore b 1913 Leo Moore b 1921 Anthony James Gerard Moore b 1925 i think and another boy bobby or will ?

they lived in 56 Manchester rd Accrington for some years .

I never met my fathers side of the family and would love to know more and maybe see a photo of my grandparents.

Hoping someone may be able help

Thankyou .

Bob Dobson · 21-06-2015, 20:10

There was a Moore St and a Moore Court in the town from the 1860s. They were named to honour John Moore, who was a land agent /manager for the landowning Peel family. There's nopt much, if any, of the street left now, as it got developed and called Eastgate. A Gordon Moore still lives locally ( Baxenden)and is a leading light in the cine club. His late wife was Benita Moore, a librarian/writer.
In the 1820s , a William Beasley or Beesley was a political/union activist in the town, but left under suspicious circumstances

No 56 is still there. Ascertain which school the kids went to. That may still be standing.

Bob Dobson · 21-06-2015, 20:17

There are 11 Moors in the BT phone directory in BB5, but no Beasleys.

There are 4 members of the Lancashire Family History Society interested in their MOORE ancestors, but they don't mention any from Acc. None are looking for Beasleys

Retlaw · 21-06-2015, 20:18

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Originally Posted by Bob Dobson

There was a Moore St and a Moore Court in the town from the 1860s. They were named to honour John Moore, who was a land agent /manager for the landowning Peel family. There's nopt much, if any, of the street left now, as it got developed and called Eastgate. A Gordon Moore still lives locally ( Baxenden)and is a leading light in the cine club. His late wife was Benita Moore, a librarian/writer.
In the 1820s , a William Beasley or Beesley was a political/union activist in the town, but left under suspicious circumstances

No 56 is still there. Ascertain which school the kids went to. That may still be standing.

One of Beasley's daughters lived wth my G.Grandma in Cockerell Court, then known as Swan Yard. Will buggered of to America till things quietened down.

Acstan · 22-06-2015, 10:44

Moore = Beasley - Married 1912 Burnley Register Office

Children

1913 Kathleen Moore Burnley
1918 Jack Moore Accrington
1921 Leo Moore Accrington
1925 Anthony James Gerard Moore Accrington
1928 Terence Frederick Moore Accrington
1931 William Moore Accrington

Lostribe · 22-06-2015, 15:11

Hi and Thank you for all the replies , especially Acstan.

I didn't know i had so many aunties and Uncles.

ossy kid · 22-06-2015, 18:42

Your grandma Lillie Henrietta Beasley was born 1891 in Paris France, her parents were Edward and Elizabeth, Edward born 1868 in Warwickshire and Elizabeth born 1866 at sea. They also had a daughter Harrietta ? born 1890 in Southport and a son Eustace born 1897 in Staffs. Sounds like your gt grandad could have been a traveler or maybe in the forces.
In 1901 the family lived at 33 Forest St. Burnley. They also had a son Leo born 1902 in Burnley. Good luck with your grandad he seems to be quite elusive but I will check more as time allows. He was born in 1889 and as you say died 1960 in Accrington.

Bob Dobson · 22-06-2015, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acstan

Moore = Beasley - Married 1912 Burnley Register Office

Children

1913 Kathleen Moore Burnley
1918 Jack Moore Accrington
1921 Leo Moore Accrington
1925 Anthony James Gerard Moore Accrington
1928 Terence Frederick Moore Accrington
1931 William Moore Accrington

Some of these could still be alive.

Lostribe · 23-06-2015, 15:07

Thank you so much to everyone for the research,

It seems it is possible i still have family alive in Accrington , so i am very excited.

Bob Dobson · 23-06-2015, 19:17

Make a few phone calls or write letters to those in the phone book - available on-0line

ossy kid · 25-06-2015, 06:05

O.K. lostribe here is some info on your grandad.
David Moore born 1889 in Cockermouth Cumberland to Henry Moore born 1864 Cockermouth and Margaret nee Hurd born 1866 Cockermouth. Their other children were Alexander born 1885, Robert born 1887, Henry born 1891 all born Cockermouth and Sarah Elizabeth born 1894 Burnley and Ernest born 1897 Burnley.
Henry and Margaret were married in 1884 Cockermouth. Henry's mother was Martha born 1823 in Ireland, she was living with Henry and Margaret in 1871 as a widow. It looks like the family moved from Cockermouth to Burnley between 1890 and 1894.
Hope this helps a little.

Lostribe · 25-06-2015, 14:59

Hi Ossy kid,

Thank you for your amazing research,

I had a feeling they were from Cumberland and i think they moved to Burnley for work in the mills maybe

Thank you for the dates it is most helpful

Cloggy · 17-05-2018, 06:02

Hello, Lost Tribe. I am your cousin, daughter of Terry Moore, son of they above. I can tell you anything you want to know! Whose daughter are you?

Cloggy · 17-05-2018, 06:03

Hello Ossie kid. I'm trying to track down the branch of the family that moved to Australia. Could this be you? Tell me more....

Cloggy · 17-05-2018, 06:06

Not really sure how to do this reply thing but I am the grand-daughter of David Moore and Lillie Beasley and would like to know who you all are that know so much about them! And Lostribe, I am your cousin! Please get in touch.