Hi There

I am looking for relatives of my partners family.

The main names were Ratcliffe (Oswaldtwistle)& Pilkington (Baxenden & Accrington).

I am also particularly interested in anyone who knew a gentleman called Levi Hargreaves who married my partners GGrandmother Annie Pilkington in 1922. Levi died in 1925 @ 36 far Back, Haslingden. I am also interested in finding any relatives of Annie's first husband George Death. Annie's maiden name was Liggins, and She & George were married and lived in Bacup c1897-1901.

The Ratcliffe side lived at 21 Brookside Street, Oswaldtwistle. Ivy Ratcliffe (1908) was the daughter of Ratcliffe Ratcliffe & Betsy Lomax.

The Pilkington's lived at Waverley Avenue, Accrington. Eli Pilkington (1907) married Ivy Ratcliffe and moved to this address shortly after marriage. (Annie Liggins/Death/Hargreaves was Eli's mother)

I am keen to hear from any relatives or anyone who knows or has family members who would have known the above.

Kindest Regards

Tracey McBride & Wayne Pilkington. traceyamcb@yahoo.com.au

    Hi I am just updating our message and email address.

We lived at 72 Burnley Rd C L Moors untill moving to Perth Australia My wife Sheila Pilkington before we married lived in Henry st , We would like to get intouch with friends from the castle days. We wish everyone well and hope to hear from you.

Pat & Sheila Welsh

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