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Trying to find Houlston

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Pamela

Pamela Report 13 Feb 2006 18:21

My Grandfather was Joseph Houlston, born 14.4.1883 and died 27.5.1965. I believe his father was also Joseph Houlston, but I know nothing after that. I also don't know anything of his mother's side, please help!

Harvey

Harvey Report 20 Sep 2007 12:31

In the 1891 English census you will find 7 year old Joseph Houlston living with his father, Joseph, and his mother Sarah (born in Wrexham). Both Joseph and his father were born in Shropshire, which was the origin of a large Houlston family.
There is a tiny hamlet called Houlston in the parish of Myddle, though I haven't yet managed to find a documented link.