The Taylor Family
A Memory of Failsworth.
I never actually lived in Failsworth, though I regularly passed through it when I lived nearby. I was born in the Clarksfield area of Oldham and moved to Chadderton when I was five years old. Since researching my roots over the last year or so I have acquired a sudden interest in Failsworth. Why? "Ancestry" sent me here!
My GreatGrandfather was born and lived in Failsworth (mid-1800s) where he met and married my GreatGrandmother. She had moved to Failsworth from Antrim, Northern Ireland, with her five siblings. I believe they were all looking for work in the booming Manchester area textile mills. They lived near to where Broadway meets Oldham Road - Heywood Street. The extended Taylor family all lived nearby.
I only just spotted this website. I will be sure to take a good look at the maps, comments, and memories, etc.
If anyone reading this also has roots from the Joseph Taylor or Margaret ('Maggie') Howe family, please make comments here. We might be able to connect?
Many thanks,
Brian Cooper
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