This blog aims to bring alive the family history information I have been given with records from Ormskirk Church, Mawdesley and Croston as far back as 1558. Many thanks go to relatives Jonathon Hopper, UK & especially Anthony Brown, Australia for all of the research they have undertaken and to Andy Scarisbrick for his significant support. If you think you are related please contact me: barbaraainscough@mac.com
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Angela Withnell 1917-2010
Angela Withnell of Hammersmith died on 13th January 2010 of pneumonia, aged 93 years. Her mother was Annie Ainscough of Lancaster House who married Randall Withnell. (Annie's sister, Mary, also married a Withnell - Thomas. She was killed by a motorbike).
Angela was godmother to Angela Swift, (nee Sidgreaves, grand-daughter of John Ainscough of Briars), who described her as a super person. Her nephew, Sebastian Withnell, has indicated that the funeral is to be at Mortlake Cemetery at 2pm on February 1st.
Just a few more details for those that would like more background information:
Hugh Ainscough (Mary & Tony Ainscough's great grandfather) married Susan Fairclough. Their youngest daughter Ann married Randall Withnell and had 2 Children : Anthony and Angela. Angela did not have any children but her nephew Sebastian frequently called on her in her flat in Hammersmith.
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