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1. William HANDLEY

Possible Baptism: 27 July 1777 at Salford, Lancashire, England -  William son of John Handley, cabinet maker and Mary his wife.  But the names John and Mary do not flow through to the children so possibly not correct.

Marriage: Betty Meadowcroft spinster of this Parish (Deane)
Marriage Date: 22 Nov 1801
Marriage Place:  Deane, St Mary, Lancashire, England
Spouse: William Hindley bachelor of this Parish (Deane)
FHL Film Number: 2113069
Reference Number: GB127.L85/1/3/3
Witness: Jas. Ryley; Joseph Wood
Married by Banns by: R Latham, Vicr.
Register: 1798 - 1812, Entry 334
Source: Manchester Archives microfilm L85/1/3/3

In 1814 there is reference to William Handley of Bury being in possession of a tenement in Elton Bury consisting of 50 acres upwards a farm house cottage barn and buildings This was thought to be Seddons Farm.

Burial: 29 Jul 1816 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
William Handley -
Age: 38
Abode: Bury
Buried by: W. Holt
Source: LDS Film 1545476

Grave 575 at Emmanuel Holcombe
This stone is placed here in the memory of William Handley of Bury who died 27th June 1816 aged 38 years
Also Elizabeth his wife who died 7th May 1849 aged 73
Also William son of William and Betty Handley who died 15th December 1805 in the 1st year of his age
Also Robert Meadowcroft their son who died 6th April 1810 in the 2nd year of his age
Also William their son who died 7th March 1813 in  the 1st year of  his age
Also Thomas their son who died 22nd February 1814 in the 1st year of his age
Also Joseph their son who died 3rd Nov 1842 aged 38

Grave: 574 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancs.
Interments:
Name     Burial No               Date buried
1      William Handley 310      29 Jun 1816
2      Elizabeth Handley         ? May 1849
3      William Handley 476      18 Dec 1805
4      Rob Meadowcroft Handley 756 8 Apr 1810
5      William Handley 26        9 Mar 1813
6      Thomas Handly 102        24 Feb 1814
7      Joseph Handly 2095        6 Nov 1842
Register: Graves
Source: Original Register at the Church

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3. Joseph HANDLEY

Baptism: 22 Jan 1804 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Joseph Handley - Son of William Handley & Betty
Born: 19 Dec 1803
Abode: Millhouse
Register: Baptisms 1796 - 1812, Page 34
Source: Original Parish Register at Manchester Archives

In the 1841 census Joseph is described as a grocer.

A report of 12th Nov 1845 in the Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser reads "Joseph Handley about 4 o'clock in the afternoon on Thursday week was perceived to reel from his seat and fall to the ground and in a few moments he was extinct. Joseph was involved in the family concern and seemed to keep the books for the coaches for Mrs Wilding... "


Burial: 6 Nov 1842 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Joseph Handley -
Age: 38
Abode: Bury
Buried by: E Luby Curate
Register: Burials 1822 - 1845 from the Bishop's Transcripts, Page 262, Entry 2095
Source: LDS Film 1545476

Grave 575 at Emmanuel Holcombe
This stone is placed here in the memory of William Handley of Bury who died 27th June 1816 aged 38 years
Also Elizabeth his wife who died 7th May 1849 aged 73
Also William son of William and Betty Handley who died 15th December 1805 in the 1st year of his age
Also Robert Meadowcroft their son who died 6th April 1810 in the 2nd year of his age
Also William their son who died 7th March 1813 in  the 1st year of  his age
Also Thomas their son who died 22nd February 1814 in the 1st year of his age
Also Joseph their son who died 3rd Nov 1842 aged 38

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4. William HANDLEY

Baptism: 9 Jun 1805 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
William Handley - Son of William Handley & Betty
Born: 22 May 1805
Abode: Millhouse
Register: Baptisms 1796 - 1812, Page 41
Source: Original Parish Register at Manchester Archives

Burial: 18 Dec 1805 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
William Handley - Son of William Handley & Betty
Died: 16 Dec 1805
Age: Infant
Abode: Bury
Buried by: Jno Smith Minister
Source: LDS Film 1545475

Grave 575 at Emmanuel Holcombe
This stone is placed here in the memory of William Handley of Bury who died 27th June 1816 aged 38 years
Also Elizabeth his wife who died 7th May 1849 aged 73
Also William son of William and Betty Handley who died 15th December 1805 in the 1st year of his age
Also Robert Meadowcroft their son who died 6th April 1810 in the 2nd year of his age
Also William their son who died 7th March 1813 in  the 1st year of  his age
Also Thomas their son who died 22nd February 1814 in the 1st year of his age
Also Joseph their son who died 3rd Nov 1842 aged 38

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6. Robert Meadowcroft HANDLEY

Baptism: Robert Meadowcroft Handley
Birth Date 22 Dec 1808
Baptism Date 22 Jan 1809
Baptism Place Saint Mary, Bury, Lancashire, England
Father Wm. Handley
Mother Betty
FHL Film Number 0093677, 0093679
Register: Baptisms 1809 - 1812, Page 1, Entry 22
Source: LDS Film 559161

Burial: 8 Apr 1810 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
Robert Handley - Son of William Handley & Betty
Died: 6 Apr 1810
Age: 2 years
Abode: Bury
Buried by: William Holt Minister of Holcombe
Source: LDS Film 1545475

Grave 575 at Emmanuel Holcombe
This stone is placed here in the memory of William Handley of Bury who died 27th June 1816 aged 38 years
Also Elizabeth his wife who died 7th May 1849 aged 73
Also William son of William and Betty Handley who died 15th December 1805 in the 1st year of his age
Also Robert Meadowcroft their son who died 6th April 1810 in the 2nd year of his age
Also William their son who died 7th March 1813 in  the 1st year of  his age
Also Thomas their son who died 22nd February 1814 in the 1st year of his age
Also Joseph their son who died 3rd Nov 1842 aged 38

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7. William HANDLEY

Baptism: 24 Jan 1813 St Mary the Virgin, Bury, Lancashire, England
William Handley - Son of William Handley & Betty
Born: 22 Dec 1812
Abode: Bury
Occupation: Inn Keeper
Baptised by: Thomas McDougal Minister
Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1817, Page 5, Entry 33
Source: LDS Film 559157

Burial: 9 Mar 1813 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
William Handley -
Age: Infant
Abode: Bury
Buried by: Wm. Holt
Source: LDS Film 1545476

Grave 575 at Emmanuel Holcombe
This stone is placed here in the memory of William Handley of Bury who died 27th June 1816 aged 38 years
Also Elizabeth his wife who died 7th May 1849 aged 73
Also William son of William and Betty Handley who died 15th December 1805 in the 1st year of his age
Also Robert Meadowcroft their son who died 6th April 1810 in the 2nd year of his age
Also William their son who died 7th March 1813 in  the 1st year of  his age
Also Thomas their son who died 22nd February 1814 in the 1st year of his age
Also Joseph their son who died 3rd Nov 1842 aged 38

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8. Thomas HANDLEY

Baptism: 2 Feb 1814 St Mary the Virgin, Bury, Lancashire, England
Thomas Handley - Son of Wm. Handley & Betty
Born: 13 Jan 1814
Abode: Bury
Occupation: Innkeeper
Baptised by: Thomas McDougal A.M. Min.
Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1817, Page 59, Entry 465
Source: LDS Film 559157

Possible Burial: 24 Feb 1814 Emmanuel, Holcombe, Lancashire, England
J. Handley -
Age: Infant
Abode: Bury
Buried by: Wm. Holt
Source: LDS Film 1545476

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