Missing Friends and Family - Updated 13th July 2010
Posted: 04 Jul 2010 19:20
The Liverpool Weekly Mercury published a column titled Missing Friends. It was free for relatives or friends to insert appeals about missing Family and friends. I have copied those that were published close to the 1891,1901 and 1911 Census. I will extract those which cover the Liverpool and South West Lancashire area.
Liverpool Weekly Mercury 4th April 1891
*** Many thanks for your kindness in inserting in the "Missing Friends column" the notice asking for information concerning Charles Parry who left Bootle 21 years ago. I am happy to say I have heard from him -
His sister Mary Anna Seddon, 3 Bennett Place, Derby Road, Bootle.
Wanted the address of Edward Hogan last heard of about 12 years ago in San Franscisco. Address Mrs. F. Burns 168, Victoria Square, Liverpool.
Wanted tidings of Walter Sheffield, aged 20 who left home for the States four years ago; last heard of in August last from Buffalo, and was then on his way home from Chicago, - Address Caroline Sheffield, 52, Mulberry Street, Liverpool.
Wanted to know the address of William White, son of the late Joseph White of Hogaton, near Aylesbury, Bucks. Last heard of about 25 years ago as foreman of cement works, Nine Elms London; also the address of Josiah White brother of the above William White and last heard of about 25 years ago as railway guard from London to Scotland. - Inquirer J.A. White, 38 Miles Street, Toxteth Park
Information is asked concerning the family of John A Parry who died in Fort ? Wyoming, U.S in 1881. The widow and two daughters - Ethel and Minnie returned to Liverpool - The inquirer to whom any information may be forwarded through the editor of the Weekly Mercury.
Inquiry is made concerning the family of Mr.Boyle who some years ago resided at Brownlow Hill Liverpool - Address Mr John Hodge 161 Crumb Street, Cleveland, Ohio U.S.A.
Wanted to know the whereabouts of Alfred Longcake last heard of in Sydney 18 years ago - Inquirer his aunt Mrs. Jane Jones, Everton Road Southport.
Wanted to know the whereabouts of John White, Bricklayer last heard of working in South Hill road, Liverpool on 12th July 1885, Any information will be thankfully received by Catherine White, 19 Goring Street, Liverpool
Wanted information concerning Mrs. Roberts who at one time lived at 94 Warwick Street, Address John Lewis ss "Lochial" care of George Riley Port Said, Egypt
Wanted information regarding the family of the late Dr. Charles Frederick Owen of ? Castle who was born 1802 or thereabouts and died July 20th 1831 - Address C.F. Owen at Byles Street Liverpool.
Wanted to know the whereabouts of Edward Donohoe tallow chandler, a native of Belfast last heard of in 1863 when he was said to be employed at Price's Candle Works and resided in Brick Lane, St Lukes in the East, London. Inquirer Thomas Donohue, his brother of Kermode Street, Prince Edwin Street, Liverpool
Mrs. Roberts, 6 Garden Street, Paddington Liverpool who went to Canada from the Sheltering Home, Myrtle Street, Liverpool and returned in 1886, and is now married is anxious to obtain the address of her mother.
Inquiry is made respecting Philip Jas Monaghan last heard of in Burnley about two years ago and also Mary Monaghan who left Dublin for America 15 years ago, - Any information respecting either will be thankfully received by their mother Elizabeth Monaghan 1 House 6 Court Baptist Street, Christian Street, Liverpool.
Wanted information concerning Nicholas English, of Queenstown, supposed to have gone down on the barque Rimac, of Liverpool. News of him has been received through a sailor from Melbourne who states that he spoke to him there. Information would be gladly received by his aunt, Miss Sheehan 41, Great Britian Street, Cork: or by his sister, Mrs. Capt Morrisey 90 Boswell street Liverpool.
Liverpool Weekly Mercury 5th April 1901
ARMSTRONG: - News wanted of Mrs. Jessie Armstrong (maiden name Scott) native of Glasgow. Last heard of in Burnley ten years ago. Father dead,- Inquirer son and daughter John and Janet, 75, Melrose road, Liverpool
ARNOLD: - News wanted of Alfred James Arnold who sailed out of Liverpool 17th July 1884 to New York, in the steamship Brittanic. Left the ship there, - Inquirer Mrs. Arnold 12, Hallan street, Crosfield road, Edgehill, Liverpool.
COGNEY or HOLLIDAY: - Wanted to know the whereabouts of Jennie Cogney or Holliday. Last seen nine years ago by her cousin Cissie in Parker street, Liverpool. - Inquirer her mother Mrs. Cobb, of America.- Write to her cousin Lena (now Mrs. Dentith) 55, Beloe street, Dingle, Liverpool.
DALEY: Wanted news of Philip Daley who sailed from Cardiff in the "Holt Hill" on October 22 1886 and left the vessel at San Pedro April 18 1887: - Inquirer his sister Mrs. M. McCanley (nee Holmes) 77 Flinders Street, Stanley Road, Kirkdale, Liverpool.
DAVIES: News wanted of Alice Davies (marriage name unknown) Last seen about 20 years ago in Edgehill:- Inquirer her old friend Caroline Boote 8, Dombay Street, Liverpool
DIXON:- Wanted news of John Dixon Jun, late of 348 Park Road, Liverpool. Left home three years and eight months since. Beleived to be in the United States of America. His father is dead and his sister would like to hear from her brother, - Address 348 Park Road, Liverpool or to his friends address, 31 Prophet Street, off Essex Street Liverpool.
DUMPHY:- Wanted news of Mary Dumphy. Last heard of in June 1900 at 312 in 34th Street, Newport News, America,- Inquirer her sister Jane Morley in 12 court 1 house Upper Milk Street, Liverpool.
EMMETT:- Wanted to know the whereabouts of William Hancock Emmett. Last heard of in Chester about the middle of August 1895:- Inquirer Thomas Wilson 26, Vescock Street, Liverpool
EVANS:- News wanted of Edwin Evans of Llangollen, who left Liverpool in 1874 for New York and was last heard of in Alabama U.S.A:- Inquirer his sister Mrs. Davlini, 52 Burdett Street, Aigburth Road, Liverpool
FORSTER:- News wanted of George Forster who was employed by Messrs Henry Wilkie and Co, organ builders, London and Liverpool and who helped to put up the organ for the Earl of Aberdeen at Methlick near Aberdenn. Last heard of 16 years ago in Benares, India:- Address John Forster 48 Falkner Street Liverpool.
GRICE:- News wanted of Jane Grice (maiden name Radcliffe), late of St Helens. Last heard of at Kearsly Moor, near Bolton, nearly three years ago:- Inquirer her niece Mary Ann Gill 11, Wellington Street Widnes.
GRIFFIN:- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Georgina Griffin (maiden name Foster) who left Liverpool 35 years ago for Australia. Last heard of 13 years ago back in Brisbane:- Inquirer her sister, M.E. Bird 41 Eden Street off Lodge Lane Liverpool
KYLE:- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Edward Kyle. Last in Liverpool in July 1900, supposed to have gone to sea:- Inquirer his father Edward Kyle, 18 Liffey Street, Liverpool
LEWIS:- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Edward Lewis, age 18 who left Liverpool for Garston on September 2 1900 to join a ship:- Inquirer his parents, Address S. Lewis 7 Customs House Lane Liverpool
McLEAVEY:- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Sarah Ann McLeavey (married name Donovian or O'Donevian) Last heard of in St Lawrence United States, mother maiden name Tittenson of Newcastle Staff:- Inquirer her cousin Mrs. E. Smethan (nee Bryson) 7 Garden Cottages West Derby Liverpool.
MACAN:- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Robert John Macan. Last seen in Bradford in November 1889 and since heard of in Birmingham in 1890:- Inquirers his mother and brother:- Address James Macan,11,Elm Street Huyton Quarry, near Liverpool
OWENS: Wanted news of William Owens who left Liverpool in 1850. Last heard of at New Orleans U.S.A in 1860: Inquirer his sister, Elizabeth (Mrs. Holliday) 51 Maria Road, Walton, Liverpool.
PARKES: Wanted news of Annie Parkes who left Birmingham about 15 years ago and was last heard of in Liverpool. Her parents are dead: Inquirer her brother Corporal J. Parkes Royal Warwick Regiment Field Forces South Africa.
ROBINSON: Wanted to know the whereabouts of Joseph Robinson (late of Liverpool) who was travelling with a theatrical company. Inquirer his mother Mrs. Drennan 1 court 3 house Taylors buildings, Mount Vernon street (Prescot street,and) Liverpool
ROGERS: Wanted to know the whereabouts of Henry Rogers who left Aigburth for Australia 32 years ago. Inquirer his brother Arthur Rogers, 23 Brunswick street Liverpool.
SMITH: Wanted to know the whereabouts of Mary Jane Smith, about 30 years of age (believed to be married) Her parents last heard from her in Manchester. Inquirer her father Samuel Smith, 27, Ascot street Liverpool
SMITH: Wanted news of Edward Smith (or his children) who worked for Brown and Sons timber merchants Birkenhead. Last heard of in 1871 when living in Prince William street, Toxteth park. Inquirer his sister Mrs. Hannah Smith, Boorooma Station via Brewarrina, New South Wales, Australia.
SPENCER: Wanted to know the whereabouts of Mrs. Annie Spencer. Last known address Creckel Houses, Canal Bank, Runcorn. Inquirer cousin Annie Major 38 Harcourt street Kirkdale Liverpool
TAAFE: Wanted news of Edward Taafe, a native of Liverpool. Last heard of from Coolgardie, Western Australia, about four years ago. Inquirer his brother Joseph Taafe, St Johns Newfoundland, North America.
THOMAS: News wanted of Mrs. Edward Thomas (nee Annie Faulkner) who left Liverpoool 18 years ago. Last heard of in Seperation Street, Melbourne Australia. Inquirer her brother-in-law E. O'Neil, 36 Dinorhan street, Windsor, Liverpool
WILLIAMS: Wanted to know the whereabouts of Richard Williams who left his home in Wrenbury street, Holt road, Liverpool four years ago. Inquirers his father and mother, address 29 Seaton street, Kensington
Liverpool Weekly Mercury 4th April 1891
*** Many thanks for your kindness in inserting in the "Missing Friends column" the notice asking for information concerning Charles Parry who left Bootle 21 years ago. I am happy to say I have heard from him -
His sister Mary Anna Seddon, 3 Bennett Place, Derby Road, Bootle.
Wanted the address of Edward Hogan last heard of about 12 years ago in San Franscisco. Address Mrs. F. Burns 168, Victoria Square, Liverpool.
Wanted tidings of Walter Sheffield, aged 20 who left home for the States four years ago; last heard of in August last from Buffalo, and was then on his way home from Chicago, - Address Caroline Sheffield, 52, Mulberry Street, Liverpool.
Wanted to know the address of William White, son of the late Joseph White of Hogaton, near Aylesbury, Bucks. Last heard of about 25 years ago as foreman of cement works, Nine Elms London; also the address of Josiah White brother of the above William White and last heard of about 25 years ago as railway guard from London to Scotland. - Inquirer J.A. White, 38 Miles Street, Toxteth Park
Information is asked concerning the family of John A Parry who died in Fort ? Wyoming, U.S in 1881. The widow and two daughters - Ethel and Minnie returned to Liverpool - The inquirer to whom any information may be forwarded through the editor of the Weekly Mercury.
Inquiry is made concerning the family of Mr.Boyle who some years ago resided at Brownlow Hill Liverpool - Address Mr John Hodge 161 Crumb Street, Cleveland, Ohio U.S.A.
Wanted to know the whereabouts of Alfred Longcake last heard of in Sydney 18 years ago - Inquirer his aunt Mrs. Jane Jones, Everton Road Southport.
Wanted to know the whereabouts of John White, Bricklayer last heard of working in South Hill road, Liverpool on 12th July 1885, Any information will be thankfully received by Catherine White, 19 Goring Street, Liverpool
Wanted information concerning Mrs. Roberts who at one time lived at 94 Warwick Street, Address John Lewis ss "Lochial" care of George Riley Port Said, Egypt
Wanted information regarding the family of the late Dr. Charles Frederick Owen of ? Castle who was born 1802 or thereabouts and died July 20th 1831 - Address C.F. Owen at Byles Street Liverpool.
Wanted to know the whereabouts of Edward Donohoe tallow chandler, a native of Belfast last heard of in 1863 when he was said to be employed at Price's Candle Works and resided in Brick Lane, St Lukes in the East, London. Inquirer Thomas Donohue, his brother of Kermode Street, Prince Edwin Street, Liverpool
Mrs. Roberts, 6 Garden Street, Paddington Liverpool who went to Canada from the Sheltering Home, Myrtle Street, Liverpool and returned in 1886, and is now married is anxious to obtain the address of her mother.
Inquiry is made respecting Philip Jas Monaghan last heard of in Burnley about two years ago and also Mary Monaghan who left Dublin for America 15 years ago, - Any information respecting either will be thankfully received by their mother Elizabeth Monaghan 1 House 6 Court Baptist Street, Christian Street, Liverpool.
Wanted information concerning Nicholas English, of Queenstown, supposed to have gone down on the barque Rimac, of Liverpool. News of him has been received through a sailor from Melbourne who states that he spoke to him there. Information would be gladly received by his aunt, Miss Sheehan 41, Great Britian Street, Cork: or by his sister, Mrs. Capt Morrisey 90 Boswell street Liverpool.
Liverpool Weekly Mercury 5th April 1901
ARMSTRONG: - News wanted of Mrs. Jessie Armstrong (maiden name Scott) native of Glasgow. Last heard of in Burnley ten years ago. Father dead,- Inquirer son and daughter John and Janet, 75, Melrose road, Liverpool
ARNOLD: - News wanted of Alfred James Arnold who sailed out of Liverpool 17th July 1884 to New York, in the steamship Brittanic. Left the ship there, - Inquirer Mrs. Arnold 12, Hallan street, Crosfield road, Edgehill, Liverpool.
COGNEY or HOLLIDAY: - Wanted to know the whereabouts of Jennie Cogney or Holliday. Last seen nine years ago by her cousin Cissie in Parker street, Liverpool. - Inquirer her mother Mrs. Cobb, of America.- Write to her cousin Lena (now Mrs. Dentith) 55, Beloe street, Dingle, Liverpool.
DALEY: Wanted news of Philip Daley who sailed from Cardiff in the "Holt Hill" on October 22 1886 and left the vessel at San Pedro April 18 1887: - Inquirer his sister Mrs. M. McCanley (nee Holmes) 77 Flinders Street, Stanley Road, Kirkdale, Liverpool.
DAVIES: News wanted of Alice Davies (marriage name unknown) Last seen about 20 years ago in Edgehill:- Inquirer her old friend Caroline Boote 8, Dombay Street, Liverpool
DIXON:- Wanted news of John Dixon Jun, late of 348 Park Road, Liverpool. Left home three years and eight months since. Beleived to be in the United States of America. His father is dead and his sister would like to hear from her brother, - Address 348 Park Road, Liverpool or to his friends address, 31 Prophet Street, off Essex Street Liverpool.
DUMPHY:- Wanted news of Mary Dumphy. Last heard of in June 1900 at 312 in 34th Street, Newport News, America,- Inquirer her sister Jane Morley in 12 court 1 house Upper Milk Street, Liverpool.
EMMETT:- Wanted to know the whereabouts of William Hancock Emmett. Last heard of in Chester about the middle of August 1895:- Inquirer Thomas Wilson 26, Vescock Street, Liverpool
EVANS:- News wanted of Edwin Evans of Llangollen, who left Liverpool in 1874 for New York and was last heard of in Alabama U.S.A:- Inquirer his sister Mrs. Davlini, 52 Burdett Street, Aigburth Road, Liverpool
FORSTER:- News wanted of George Forster who was employed by Messrs Henry Wilkie and Co, organ builders, London and Liverpool and who helped to put up the organ for the Earl of Aberdeen at Methlick near Aberdenn. Last heard of 16 years ago in Benares, India:- Address John Forster 48 Falkner Street Liverpool.
GRICE:- News wanted of Jane Grice (maiden name Radcliffe), late of St Helens. Last heard of at Kearsly Moor, near Bolton, nearly three years ago:- Inquirer her niece Mary Ann Gill 11, Wellington Street Widnes.
GRIFFIN:- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Georgina Griffin (maiden name Foster) who left Liverpool 35 years ago for Australia. Last heard of 13 years ago back in Brisbane:- Inquirer her sister, M.E. Bird 41 Eden Street off Lodge Lane Liverpool
KYLE:- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Edward Kyle. Last in Liverpool in July 1900, supposed to have gone to sea:- Inquirer his father Edward Kyle, 18 Liffey Street, Liverpool
LEWIS:- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Edward Lewis, age 18 who left Liverpool for Garston on September 2 1900 to join a ship:- Inquirer his parents, Address S. Lewis 7 Customs House Lane Liverpool
McLEAVEY:- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Sarah Ann McLeavey (married name Donovian or O'Donevian) Last heard of in St Lawrence United States, mother maiden name Tittenson of Newcastle Staff:- Inquirer her cousin Mrs. E. Smethan (nee Bryson) 7 Garden Cottages West Derby Liverpool.
MACAN:- Wanted to know the whereabouts of Robert John Macan. Last seen in Bradford in November 1889 and since heard of in Birmingham in 1890:- Inquirers his mother and brother:- Address James Macan,11,Elm Street Huyton Quarry, near Liverpool
OWENS: Wanted news of William Owens who left Liverpool in 1850. Last heard of at New Orleans U.S.A in 1860: Inquirer his sister, Elizabeth (Mrs. Holliday) 51 Maria Road, Walton, Liverpool.
PARKES: Wanted news of Annie Parkes who left Birmingham about 15 years ago and was last heard of in Liverpool. Her parents are dead: Inquirer her brother Corporal J. Parkes Royal Warwick Regiment Field Forces South Africa.
ROBINSON: Wanted to know the whereabouts of Joseph Robinson (late of Liverpool) who was travelling with a theatrical company. Inquirer his mother Mrs. Drennan 1 court 3 house Taylors buildings, Mount Vernon street (Prescot street,and) Liverpool
ROGERS: Wanted to know the whereabouts of Henry Rogers who left Aigburth for Australia 32 years ago. Inquirer his brother Arthur Rogers, 23 Brunswick street Liverpool.
SMITH: Wanted to know the whereabouts of Mary Jane Smith, about 30 years of age (believed to be married) Her parents last heard from her in Manchester. Inquirer her father Samuel Smith, 27, Ascot street Liverpool
SMITH: Wanted news of Edward Smith (or his children) who worked for Brown and Sons timber merchants Birkenhead. Last heard of in 1871 when living in Prince William street, Toxteth park. Inquirer his sister Mrs. Hannah Smith, Boorooma Station via Brewarrina, New South Wales, Australia.
SPENCER: Wanted to know the whereabouts of Mrs. Annie Spencer. Last known address Creckel Houses, Canal Bank, Runcorn. Inquirer cousin Annie Major 38 Harcourt street Kirkdale Liverpool
TAAFE: Wanted news of Edward Taafe, a native of Liverpool. Last heard of from Coolgardie, Western Australia, about four years ago. Inquirer his brother Joseph Taafe, St Johns Newfoundland, North America.
THOMAS: News wanted of Mrs. Edward Thomas (nee Annie Faulkner) who left Liverpoool 18 years ago. Last heard of in Seperation Street, Melbourne Australia. Inquirer her brother-in-law E. O'Neil, 36 Dinorhan street, Windsor, Liverpool
WILLIAMS: Wanted to know the whereabouts of Richard Williams who left his home in Wrenbury street, Holt road, Liverpool four years ago. Inquirers his father and mother, address 29 Seaton street, Kensington