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Re: Trying to find my grandfather John Willie Crabtree

Posted: 22 Oct 2019, 15:15
by Pendlewitch
Hi all
It's quite some time since I posted. I am still trying to find a picture of my Grandfather John Willie Crabtree of Cowgil Farm Sawley. I have never seen a picture of him as he died before I was born. Any help would be gratefully received.
Thank you in advance.
Pendlewitch

Re: Trying to find my grandfather John Willie Crabtree

Posted: 23 Oct 2019, 02:02
by Stanley
Sorry, no pic.

Re: Trying to find my grandfather John Willie Crabtree

Posted: 23 Oct 2019, 06:56
by Pendlewitch
Thank you Stanley. I live in hope that one day, a relative will read this and have a picture. I've been looking for years, but not giving up yet.
Pendlewitch

Re: Trying to find my grandfather John Willie Crabtree

Posted: 24 Oct 2019, 03:26
by Stanley
There will be one out there! Keep seeking and ye shall find!

Re: Trying to find my grandfather John Willie Crabtree

Posted: 11 Nov 2020, 16:42
by Pendlewitch
Hello again
I’ve not been on the site for a while. I have still had no luck in finding a picture of my grandad, John Willie Crabtree, married to Frances Ellen Dinsdale in 1929. If there is anybody out there who could help, I would be eternally grateful. It’s the final piece to my jigsaw. My grandad is buried in the church yard in Kelbrook. I have found out some interesting information whilst researching my family tree and found long lost relatives far and wide. I really hope that one day, somebody will be able to supply me with a picture of my grandad, so I can see a part of where I came from. Thank you in advance.

Re: Trying to find my grandfather John Willie Crabtree

Posted: 12 Nov 2020, 02:51
by Stanley
A long shot. Try mailing nick.livsey@live.co.uk and ask him. He specialises in Salterforth but you never know.... Worth a shot.

Re: Trying to find my grandfather John Willie Crabtree

Posted: 12 Nov 2020, 07:08
by Wendyf
I think there are Dinsdales in and around Kelbrook still Pendlewitch. Have you tried the local Facebook groups?

Re: Trying to find my grandfather John Willie Crabtree

Posted: 12 Nov 2020, 08:50
by Gloria
Have you tried newspapers for wedding photos?

Re: Trying to find my grandfather John Willie Crabtree

Posted: 12 Nov 2020, 09:07
by Wendyf
I've been looking Gloria but found nothing yet.

Re: Trying to find my grandfather John Willie Crabtree

Posted: 12 Nov 2020, 14:09
by Pendlewitch
Thank you Wendy and Gloria..
I have messaged all the local facebook groups for Barnoldwick. Lets hope if that brings any luck.

Re: Trying to find my grandfather John Willie Crabtree

Posted: 12 Nov 2020, 14:12
by Pendlewitch
Thank you Stanley. I have message Nick Livesy. Lets hope he may be able to help.

Re: Trying to find my grandfather John Willie Crabtree

Posted: 12 Nov 2020, 15:39
by Wendyf
We have an Earby & District Local History Society Facebook page, there is also Earby people and places then and now, and Kelbrook and Sough Community page, all worth a try!

Re: Trying to find my grandfather John Willie Crabtree

Posted: 12 Nov 2020, 17:09
by Pendlewitch
Thank you Wendy, I will try them. I have found a second cousin on Facebook today who has been very helpful too.