Barbara M 1 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 My Grandmother Eva Vale ( nee Willoughby ) had two brothers who were married to two women both called Lucy. I am looking for information about these people as one of these familys came to Nottingham to live late '30s or '40s I think, I have not got much information except that in the '50s my grandmother used to go to Bestwood Park Estate to see her sister in law Lucy Willoughby. I have found a Willoughby family on Genes Reunited that may be them : Lesley b Sept 1917 Douglas & Joan b June 1922 Jean b 1925 Derrick b March 1927 All were born in Woodseats Sheffield & their parents were Frank Willoughby & Lucy Armitage. On the other hand it could be the other brother George & Lucy Wishshaw who had one son George b Sept 1914. As there are no more living relatives apart from myself , any information would be gratefully appreciated Barbara M Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Welcome Barbara M Members: Isn't the Willoughby family a well to do family from south Notts.? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hippo girl 1,995 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Wollaton hall ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlebro 234 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Absolutely, Sir Francis Willoughby of Wollaton, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barbara M 1 Posted November 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 My family is the part that came to Sheffield , Charles & family , they were Scythe Grinders & lived in the Woodseats area, also some members lived in Meersbrook & Heeley. Thanks for answering. Cheers, Barbara M. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
annswabey 599 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 When was Eva born and where? Do you know her parents names? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barbara M 1 Posted November 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Eva's parents were George Willoughby b1859 & Martha Ellen Lowe b 1858 , they married in 1882 at Woodseats, Sheffield. Eva my grandmother was born on 4th Dec 1883 at Chesterfield Rd, Norton Woodseats, Sheffield & her siblings were : Helen b c1885 George b c 1888 Frank b c 1892 Arthur b c 1894 I hope this helps, Barbara. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
annswabey 599 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Could this be Frank's death in Sheffield, therefore ruling him out? Also, the only one of the three where I've found a possible death in Nottingham is Arthur - Arthur Willoughby 1893 Jul-Aug-Sep 1982 Nottingham Nottinghamshire Frank Willoughby abt 1892 Oct-Nov-Dec 1927 Sheffield Yorkshire West Riding Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barbara M 1 Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 As far as I know all the brothers died in Sheffield, it was Lucy Willoughby that died in Nottingham, trouble is I don't know when !! I thought if I could trace the family, Lesley, twins Douglas & Joan, Jean & Derrick or even George ( if it is the other family. ) that is if they are still alive !! It's a right mystery & thanks for your help . Barbara. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
annswabey 599 Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 This is the only Lucy Willoughby death I can find in Notts - may be the right one, assuming she didn't remarry! Lucy Willoughby 1887 Oct-Nov-Dec 1976 Nottingham Nottinghamshire Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barbara M 1 Posted November 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2011 This looks promising as the second Lucy Willoughby ( nee Wishshaw ) who was married to the elder brother George with the one son George born in 1914 , is approx the right age for it to be her. I will send for the Death Cert & check it out ......it's only £9.50 after all !!! Keep your fingers crossed & I will let you know the outcome. Barbara Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barbara M 1 Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Thankyou very much annswabey for the link to Lucy Willoughby ( nee Wishshaw ) you gave me , as I sent for the death certificate & according to what was on it, it's almost certain to be the one I want !! She is the second Lucy & since then I have found out that she had two daughters before the son I knew about. I have sent off a letter to her grandson who registered the death , who now lives in Deal, Kent , but as it was over 30 yrs ago I have to just hope that he has not moved since . Will send you a pm if anything comes of it. Thanks again. Barbara. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Very Good Barbara Please update this topic with any information you can. Anything posted here is logged by Google for future searchers to find. Names are particularly good to post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 And just to show you how quickly that happens. And being the top result just shows how highly Google rates us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barbara M 1 Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Sure will, Mick2me . You have all been a lot of help. Barbara Quote Link to post Share on other sites
annswabey 599 Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Pleased to hear it was the right death! As you say, he may well have moved - hope not, but if you don't hear, pm me his name and details of his parents, if you've worked them out, and I'll see what I can find. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barbara M 1 Posted November 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Thanks annswabey , I certainly will, & thanks again for all your help. Barbara Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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