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Dallas Dayton Lore McGrew

• Birth*: Dallas Dayton Lore McGrew was born on 20 August 1881 at Cawnpore, Punjab, India.
• Marriage*: Dallas Dayton Lore McGrew married Dorothea Gilder in 1917.
• Marriage*: Dallas Dayton Lore McGrew married Elizabeth Wright Barber, daughter of Herbert Wells Barber and Sarah Postlethwaite, on 27 September 1921 at United States.
• Occupation*: Dallas Dayton Lore McGrew was a government architect in 1940.¹
• Death*: Dallas Dayton Lore McGrew died in 1978 at Washington, DC, United States.

John Wright Postlethwaite

Parents:

• Birth*: John Wright Postlethwaite was born on 31 May 1839 at Ulverston, Lancashire, England.^1,2
• He was the son of John Postlethwaite and Jane Wright.
• Baptism: John Wright Postlethwaite was baptized on 23 June 1839 at Ulverston, Lancashire, England.²
• Death*: John Wright Postlethwaite died in 1855 at Ulverston, Lancashire, England.

Thomas Postlethwaite

Thomas Postlethwaite (Photo courtesy of Tyler S. Barber, 2014)

Parents:

• Birth*: Thomas Postlethwaite was born circa 1846 at Ulverston, Lancashire, England.¹
• He was the son of John Postlethwaite and Jane Wright.
• Marriage*: Thomas Postlethwaite married Margaret Bell, daughter of Robert Bell, on 10 June 1867 at Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.
• Residence*: On 2 April 1871 Thomas Postlethwaite and Margaret Bell lived at 17 Victoria Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.²
• Occupation: Thomas Postlethwaite was a team owner on 3 April 1881.³
• Residence: On 3 April 1881 Thomas Postlethwaite and Margaret Bell lived at 17 Victoria Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.³
• Residence: On 5 April 1891 Thomas Postlethwaite and Margaret Bell lived at 110 Whetstone Lane, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.⁴
• Occupation*: Thomas Postlethwaite was a master porter and team owner in 1896.⁵
• Death*: Thomas Postlethwaite died on 16 February 1896 at 110 Whetstone Lane, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England. Said to have died at age 51 years.⁵
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 6 June 1896 at Chester, Cheshire, England, Effects £4,651 16s 1d.⁵

Elizabeth Ellen Postlethwaite

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Ellen Postlethwaite was born circa 1847 at Ulverston, Lancashire, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Postlethwaite and Jane Wright.

Margaret Bell

Aunt Maggie Postlethwaite (Photo courtesy of Tyler S. Barber, 2014)

Parents:

• Birth*: Margaret Bell was born in 1849 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
• She was the daughter of Robert Bell.
• Marriage*: Margaret Bell married Thomas Postlethwaite, son of John Postlethwaite and Jane Wright, on 10 June 1867 at Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.
• Married Name: As of 10 June 1867, her married name was Postlethwaite.
• Residence*: On 2 April 1871 Margaret Bell and Thomas Postlethwaite lived at 17 Victoria Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.¹
• Residence: On 3 April 1881 Margaret Bell and Thomas Postlethwaite lived at 17 Victoria Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.²
• Residence: On 5 April 1891 Margaret Bell and Thomas Postlethwaite lived at 110 Whetstone Lane, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.³
• Death*: Margaret Bell died on 17 September 1932 at 2 Kingsdale Avenue, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.

Robert Bell

John Postlethwaite

Parents:

• Birth*: John Postlethwaite was born on 11 November 1870 at Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.
• He was the son of Thomas Postlethwaite and Margaret Bell.
• Baptism: John Postlethwaite was baptized on 7 December 1870 at Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.
• Occupation: John Postlethwaite was a master porter's clerk on 5 April 1891.¹
• Residence*: On 5 April 1891 John Postlethwaite lived at 110 Whetstone Lane, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, with his parents and family.¹
• Occupation*: John Postlethwaite was a master porter and team owner in 1896.²
• Marriage*: John Postlethwaite married Elizabeth Ann Martin in 1905 at Harwarden, Flintshire, Wales.
• Occupation: John Postlethwaite was a team owner on 2 April 1911.³
• Death*: John Postlethwaite died on 20 October 1920 at 6 Gordon Road, New Brighton, Cheshire, England, at age 49.⁴
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 21 February 1921 at Chester, Cheshire, England, Effects £2832 7s 11d.⁴

Elizabeth Ann Martin

• Birth*: Elizabeth Ann Martin was born in 1872 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Ann Martin married John Postlethwaite, son of Thomas Postlethwaite and Margaret Bell, in 1905 at Harwarden, Flintshire, Wales.
• Married Name: As of 1905, her married name was Postlethwaite.
• Death*: Elizabeth Ann Martin died in 1952 at Cheshire, England.

Mary Eleanor Postlethwaite

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Eleanor Postlethwaite was born circa 1897 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
• She was the daughter of John Postlethwaite and Elizabeth Ann Martin.
• Anecdote*: From the 1911 census she appears to have been adopted.¹

John Berward Postlethwaite

Parents:

• Birth*: John Berward Postlethwaite was born circa 1899 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
• He was the son of John Postlethwaite and Elizabeth Ann Martin.
• Anecdote*: From the 1911 census he appears to have been adopted.¹

John Wright

Parents:

• Birth*: John Wright was born circa 1779 at Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.
• He was the son of James Wright.
• Baptism: John Wright was baptized on 15 January 1780 at Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.¹
• Marriage*: John Wright married Eleanor Robinson on 6 February 1803 at Liverpool St Peter, Liverpool, Lancashire, England.²
• Death*: John Wright died in 1839 at Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.

James Wright

Eleanor Robinson

• Birth*: Eleanor Robinson was born circa 1780 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
• Marriage*: Eleanor Robinson married John Wright, son of James Wright, on 6 February 1803 at Liverpool St Peter, Liverpool, Lancashire, England.¹
• Married Name: As of 6 February 1803, her married name was Wright.
• Death*: Eleanor Robinson died in 1825 at Rampside, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.
• Burial*: Eleanor Robinson was buried on 22 May 1825 at Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.

John Wright

Parents:

• Birth*: John Wright was born on 22 August 1812 at Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.¹
• He was the son of John Wright and Eleanor Robinson.
• Baptism: John Wright was baptized on 20 September 1812 at Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.¹
• Marriage*: John Wright married Ann Chapman on 3 July 1848 at Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.

Ann Chapman

• Birth*: Ann Chapman was born circa 1821 at Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.
• Marriage*: Ann Chapman married John Wright, son of John Wright and Eleanor Robinson, on 3 July 1848 at Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.
• Married Name: As of 3 July 1848, her married name was Wright.
• Death*: Ann Chapman died in 1893 at Lancashire, England.

Elizabeth Wright

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Wright was born in 1817 at Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Wright and Eleanor Robinson.
• Baptism: Elizabeth Wright was baptized on 23 May 1817 at Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.¹

William Wright

William Wright in the uniform of the Cheshire Rifle Volunteers (Photo courtesy of Tyler S. Barber, 2014)

Parents:

• Birth*: William Wright was born in 1820 at Rampside, Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.¹
• He was the son of John Wright and Eleanor Robinson.
• Baptism: William Wright was baptized on 6 May 1820 at Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.¹
• Marriage*: William Wright married Hannah (?) on 18 November 1847 at St Catherine's Church, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.
• Marriage*: William Wright married Annie Rathke Pollex in 1869 at West Derby, Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
• Marriage*: William Wright married Jane Shakeshaft on 12 July 1877 at St Andrew's Church, Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
• Occupation*: William Wright was a master porter and team owner in 1886.
• Death*: William Wright died on 4 April 1886 at Seymour Street, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 25 June 1886 at Chester, Cheshire, England, Personal Estate £811 4s 7d.²

Annie Rathke Pollex

• Birth*: Annie Rathke Pollex was born in 1849 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
• Anecdote*: There is a family story regarding the parents of Annie Rathke Pollex in that her father came into UK from Poland and allegedly landed at Cape Wrath in Scotland when he was shipwrecked and walked to Liverpool, which is quite a distance. Her mother had left Ireland because of the potato famine. (source: dennisc99 @ hotmail.com.)
• Marriage*: Annie Rathke Pollex married William Wright, son of John Wright and Eleanor Robinson, in 1869 at West Derby, Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
• Married Name: As of 1869, her married name was Wright.
• Death*: Annie Rathke Pollex died in 1872 at Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.

Hannah (?)

• Birth*: Hannah (?) was born in 1821 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
• Marriage*: Hannah (?) married William Wright, son of John Wright and Eleanor Robinson, on 18 November 1847 at St Catherine's Church, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.
• Married Name: As of 18 November 1847, her married name was Wright.
• Death*: Hannah (?) died in 1869 at Cheshire, England.

Jane Shakeshaft

• Birth*: Jane Shakeshaft was born circa 1842 at Brimstage, Cheshire, England.
• Marriage*: Jane Shakeshaft married William Wright, son of John Wright and Eleanor Robinson, on 12 July 1877 at St Andrew's Church, Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
• Married Name: As of 12 July 1877, her married name was Wright.
• Death*: Jane Shakeshaft died on 30 December 1922 at 14 Seymour St, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.

William Postlethwaite

Uncle Willie Postlethwaite (Photo courtesy of Tyler S. Barber, 2014)

Parents:

• Birth*: William Postlethwaite was born on 21 December 1852 at Ulverston, Lancashire, England.
• He was the son of John Postlethwaite and Jane Wright.
• Baptism: William Postlethwaite was baptized on 15 January 1853 at Ulverston, Lancashire, England.
• Residence*: On 2 April 1871 William Postlethwaite lived at 17 Victoria Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, living with his brother Thomas Postlethwaite and his family.¹
• Marriage*: William Postlethwaite married Hannah Wright on 10 December 1891 at Walton, Lancashire, England.
• Death*: William Postlethwaite died on 8 February 1933 at 2 Wembley Gardens, Orell Lane, Walton, Lancashire, England, at age 80.²
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 24 March 1933 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England, Effects: £14,071 3s 7d.²

Eleanor Wright

Parents:

• Baptism*: Eleanor Wright was baptized on 7 September 1822 at Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Wright and Eleanor Robinson.

Joseph Wright

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joseph Wright was baptized on 12 February 1825 at Dalton in Furness, Lancashire, England.
• He was the son of John Wright and Eleanor Robinson.
• Death*: Joseph Wright died in 1911 at Lancashire, England.

Hannah Wright

• Birth*: Hannah Wright was born on 19 December 1852 at Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.
• Marriage*: Hannah Wright married William Postlethwaite, son of John Postlethwaite and Jane Wright, on 10 December 1891 at Walton, Lancashire, England.
• Married Name: As of 10 December 1891, her married name was Postlethwaite.
• Death*: Hannah Wright died on 27 September 1933 at 2 Wembley Gardens, Orell Lane, Walton, Lancashire, England, at age 80.¹
• Probate*: Her estate was probated on 1 November 1933 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England, Effects: £1,419 5s 6d.¹

Jane Radley Wells

Parents:

• Birth*: Jane Radley Wells was born circa 1805 at Deptford, Kent, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Hesketh Davis Wells and Ann Beauchamp.
• Marriage*: Jane Radley Wells married David Cowie on 20 December 1826 at Deptford, Kent, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 20 December 1826, her married name was Cowie.
• (Witness) Will: Jane Radley Wells is mentioned in the will of Mary Ann Catherine Garner dated 12 August 1842 at Deptford, Kent, England^B.²
  
• Occupation*: Jane Radley Wells was a widow of Master R.N. on 30 March 1851.¹
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Jane Radley Wells lived at 42 Broomfields, Deptford, Kent, England, with her widowed mother.¹
• Residence: In 1891 Jane Radley Wells lived at 22 Whitbread Road, Brockley, Kent, England.³
• Death*: Jane Radley Wells died on 28 November 1891 at Kent, England.³
• Probate*: Her estate was probated on 28 January 1892 at London, England, Effects: £177 2s 6d.³

David Cowie

• Marriage*: David Cowie married Jane Radley Wells, daughter of Hesketh Davis Wells and Ann Beauchamp, on 20 December 1826 at Deptford, Kent, England^B.¹
• Death*: David Cowie died on 24 June 1839 at Deptford, Kent, England^B.

Ann Elizabeth Cowie

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Elizabeth Cowie was born in 1829 at Deptford, Kent, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of David Cowie and Jane Radley Wells.
• Baptism: Ann Elizabeth Cowie was baptized on 13 September 1829 at Deptford, Kent, England^B.

James Stephen Wells

Parents:

• Birth*: James Stephen Wells was born in 1812 at Deptford, Kent, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Hesketh Davis Wells and Ann Beauchamp.
• Baptism: James Stephen Wells was baptized on 15 March 1812 at St Paul's, Deptford, Kent, England^B.²
• Occupation: James Stephen Wells was a Master in the Royal Navy in 1844.³
• Marriage*: James Stephen Wells married Elizabeth Mary Edgerton, daughter of William Edgerton, on 28 November 1844 at St Mary's, Lewisham, Kent, England.³
• Occupation*: James Stephen Wells was a Mater R.N. (...?) On 30 March 1851.¹
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 James Stephen Wells and Elizabeth Mary Edgerton lived at 42 Broomfields, Deptford, Kent, England, with James's widowed mother and widowed sister.¹
• Death*: James Stephen Wells died on 5 April 1870 at 3 Trewartha Terrace, Penzance, Cornwall, England.⁴
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 3 May 1870 at Cornwall, England, Effects under £800.⁴

Elizabeth Mary Edgerton

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Mary Edgerton was born circa 1819 at Lewisham, Kent, England.¹
• She was the daughter of William Edgerton.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Mary Edgerton married James Stephen Wells, son of Hesketh Davis Wells and Ann Beauchamp, on 28 November 1844 at St Mary's, Lewisham, Kent, England.²
• Married Name: As of 28 November 1844, her married name was Wells.
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Elizabeth Mary Edgerton and James Stephen Wells lived at 42 Broomfields, Deptford, Kent, England, with James's widowed mother and widowed sister.¹
• (Witness) Probate: Elizabeth Mary Edgerton witnessed the probate of the estate of James Stephen Wells on 3 May 1870 at Cornwall, England; Effects under £800.³

William Edgerton

• (Witness) Marriage: William Edgerton witnessed the marriage of James Stephen Wells and Elizabeth Mary Edgerton on 28 November 1844 at St Mary's, Lewisham, Kent, England.¹