whirley?
I'm looking in the parish records and find a likely baptism
at All Saint's with the baby's abide listed as Whirley. where would this be? I'm looking for a Pemberton family. And where was Smithy Brook?
Started: 5th Mar 2017 at 10:22
smithy brook whelley ? any names i will try and help
Replied: 8th Mar 2017 at 18:01
Last edited by winnie: 8th Mar 2017 at 18:15:10
will have a look at some old maps
Replied: 8th Mar 2017 at 18:25
Last edited by winnie: 8th Mar 2017 at 18:28:39
Winnie Golden Bear explained Smithy Brook to me and I think Whirley is Whelley as the familt lived at Bottling Wood too
Replied: 9th Mar 2017 at 08:40
Kathpressey,
I can confirm that Whirley is Whelley. I had a similar link to my ancestor whose abode was listed as " Whirley ". Another historian of Wigan world confirmed it for me with a reference. I can pass that reference on if you want it, but be assured Whirley is Whelley. Hope this helps.
Replied: 9th Mar 2017 at 10:38
thanks hilly. I suppose the name evolved but I think the sound of Whirley more!
Replied: 11th Mar 2017 at 08:58