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Emma CHAPPELL 1860-1930.

Parents - William CHAPPELL/ Hannah BOTTOMLEY.
Born - abt.1860, Manchester.
Baptised - 31 Mar.1861, St.Philips Church, Manchester.
Died - 12 Dec.1930, 19 Lyndhurst Rd. Reddish Stockport.
Buried - Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester.

MARRIED.

Dec.Qtr.1879, George Henry MEDLEY, All Souls, Ancoats Manchester.
Witnesses - .

George Henry MEDLEY. Plasterer.

Parents - Valentine MEDLEY/ Sarah Ann SIDDALL
Born - Sept.Qtr.1857, Sheffield Yorkshire.
Baptised - 12 May 1859, St.Phillips Church, Sheffield.
Died - 13 Feb.1931, 19 Lyndhurst Rd. Reddish Stockport.
Buried - Philips Park Cemetery.

Children. (9)

1. William MEDLEY.

   Born - 4 Nov.1881, Manchester.
   Baptised - Unknown.
   Married - 1918, Catherine LOONEY, Broken Hill, NSW.
   Died - 13 Jul.1967, Warrnambool Victoria.
   Buried - Warrnambool Cemetery.

   Catherine LOONEY.

   Parents - John LOONEY/ Eliza Ellis GREENE.
   Born - 1888, Warrnambool.
   Baptised - Unknown.
   Died - 9 Nov.1956, Warrnambool.
   Buried - Warrnambool Cemetery.

   Children. (2)

   1. John William MEDLEY b.18 Feb.1920, Warrnambool.
      Married - Ann Theresa ???
      Died 16 Sept.1997, Warrnambool.
      Bur.Warrnambool Cemetery (Lawn Section).

      Children. (8)

      1. John William MEDLEY m.Lorraine Helen ???
         
      2. Jean MEDLEY.
         
      3. Robert James MEDLEY m.Maureen Therese ???
         
      4. Patrick MEDLEY.
         
      5. Catherine Ann MEDLEY.
         
      6. Rhonda Joy MEDLEY.
         
      7. Jennifer Maree MEDLEY.
         
      8. Peter Francis MEDLEY m.Tammy Louise ???
      
      
   2. Francis William MEDLEY b.10 Jun.1922, Warrnambool.
      Married - Audrey Phyllis ???

2. Hannah MEDLEY.

   Born - 24 Feb.1884, Manchester.
   Baptised - Unknown.
   Died - 24 Nov.1887, Manchester.
   Buried - Philips Park Cemetery.

3. Alice MEDLEY.

   Born - 17 Jul.1886, Manchester.
   Baptised - Unknown.
   Died - 17 Sept.1890, Manchester.
   Buried - Philips Park Cemetery.

4. Ruth MEDLEY.

   Born - 6 Jan.1889, Manchester.
   Baptised - Unknown.
   Married - 3 Aug.1912, William HEALD, Prestwich.
   Died - 15 Jan.1981, 20 Hothersall Rd. Reddish Stockport.
   Cremated - Ashes buried St.Elizabeths Church Gardens, Reddish Stockport.

   William HEALD. Carpenter.

   Parents - George HEALD/ Elizabeth Ann DAIN.
   Born - abt.1888, Manchester.
   Baptised - 18 Jul.1888, Christ Church, Bradford Manchester.
   Died - Sept.Qtr.1961, Stockport.
   Buried - Unknown.

   Children. (3)

   1. Florence HEALD b.19 Jun.1913, d.Oct.1987, Stockport,
      m.Jun.Qtr.1971, Ernest L.VALCHERO (recorded as MALCHENS), Stockport.
      Ernest appears to have been previously married twice.
      (1) Dec.Qtr.1929, Annie K.LIVINGSTONE, Stockport.
      (2) Sept.Qtr.1948, May BOSTON, Stockport.
      
   2. Ruth HEALD b.3 Jan.1921, Stockport, d.21 Oct.2006,
      m.1946, Thomas GAMBLE, St.Agnes Church, North Reddish, Cheshire.
      
   3. Hilda HEALD b.4 Feb.1923, Stockport, d.Jul.2005, Stockport.

5. Florence MEDLEY.

   Born - 14 Aug.1891, Manchester.
   Baptised - Unknown.
   Married - 14 Dec.1912, Harry HEALD (brother of William), St.Philips Church, Ancoats.
   Died - Jun.Qtr.1972, Stockport.
   Cremated - Ashes scattered, Garden of Remembrance, Stockport Crematorium.

   Harry HEALD. Railway Shipping Clerk.

   Parents - George HEALD/ Elizabeth Ann DAIN.
   Born - 8 Feb.1890, Manchester.
   Baptised - 2 Apr.1890, Christ Church, Bradford Manchester.
   Died - Dec.Qtr.1967, Stockport.
   Cremated - Ashes scattered, Garden of Remembrance, Stockport Crematorium.

   Children. (1)

   1. Elizabeth HEALD b.20 Sept.1929, Stockport, d.3 Oct.1992, Stockport.
      m.Jun.Qtr.1958, Kenneth STUBBS, Reformed Church (Buxton Rd.) Cheshire.

      Children. (1)

      1. Janet STUBBS b.Mar.Qtr.1960, Stockport.
         m.Aug.1986, Martin BYROM, Stockport.

6. Emma MEDLEY.

   Born - 28 Mar.1894, Manchester.
   Baptised - Unknown.
   Died - 5 Feb.1896, Manchester.
   Buried - Philips Park Cemetery.

7. George MEDLEY.

   Born - 22 Aug.1896, Manchester.
   Baptised - Unknown.
   Married - Never Married.
   Died - 21 Aug.1977, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
   Buried - Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver.

8. Richard MEDLEY.

   Born - 12 Feb.1899, Manchester.
   Baptised - Unknown.
   Married - Never Married.
   Died - 20 Aug.1970, Blair Athol, Adelaide.
   Buried - Unknown.

9. Amelia MEDLEY. Bookbinder.

   Born - 30 Oct.1901, Manchester.
   Baptised - Unknown.
   Married - Never Married.
   Died - 27 Mar.1969, St.Thomas Hospital, Stockport.
   late of 8 Longford Rd. Stockport.
   Buried - Unknown.

Notes.

In the 1881 England Census (taken on night 3 Apr.), Emma Medley, and her husband, George Medley, are resident at 4 Bk Ash St. Manchester.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
George Medley Emma Medley	23 21	Plasterer Cotton Reeler	Sheffield Manchester

In the 1891 England Census (taken on night 5 Apr.), Emma Medley, her husband, George Medley, and two children, are resident at 11 Teer St. North East Manchester.
There is also a boarder, Mary Hilloran, who is widowed and a visitor, Mary J.Caine, who is unmarried.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
George Medley Emma Medley William Medley Ruth Medley Mary Hilloran Mary J.Caine	33 30 9 2 74 22	Plasterer - Scholar - - Cotn reeler	Sheffied Yorks. Manchester Manchester Manchester Ireland Manchester

In the 1901 England Census (taken on night 31 Mar.), Emma Medley, her husband, George Medley, and five children, are resident at 71 Forrest St. Bradford, North Manchester.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
George Medley Emma Medley William Medley Ruth Medley Florence Medley George Medley Richard Medley	43 40 19 12 9 5 2	Plasterer - Plasterer - - - -	Sheffied Yorks Manch Lancs Manch Manch Manch Manch Manch

In the 1911 England Census (taken on night 2 Apr.), Emma Medley, her husband, George Medley, and five children, are resident at 135 Philips Park Rd. Beswick Manchester.
Emma states she has been married 31 years, has had eight children, and there are five still living.
The eldest son, William, had emigrated to Australia.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
George Medley Emma Medley Ruth Medley Florence Medley George Medley Richard Medley Amelia Medley	53 50 23 20 15 12 9	Plasterer - Cotton Mill Maker Up Cotton Mill Reeler Iron Foundry Labourer - -	Sheffield Yorkshire Manchester Lancashire Manchester Manchester Manchester Manchester Manchester

In the 1861 England Census (taken on night 2 Apr.), George Medley is living with his parents, and three brothers, at 20 Hoyle St. Sheffield.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
Valentine Medley Sarah Medley Alfred Medley Paul Medley George H.Medley Herbert Medley	34 26 14 4 3 10 mo	Porter at General Infirmary - Sausage Maker - - -	Sheffield Yorkshire Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield

In the 1871 England Census (taken on night 2 Apr.), George Medley is living with his parents, and two siblings, at 175 Tinsley Rd. Brightside Sheffield.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
Valentine Medley Sarah Medley Paul Medley George Medley Florence Medley	44 40 14 13 2	Rope Maker - Coal Miners Horse boy Coal Miners Gate boy -	Sheffield Yorks Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield

In the 1881 England Census, George Medley parents, and his two siblings, are resident at 19 Woodbine Road, Brightside Sheffield.
Valentine MEDLEY appears to have remarried, Jun.Qtr.1872, Emma ADDY, Sheffield.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
Valentine Medley Emma Medley Florence Medley Fred.Medley	54 46 13 6	Rope Maker - - Scholar	Sheffield Yorkshire Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield

In the 1881 England Census, the two Heald brothers (William and Harry) father (yet to marry), is living with his parents and brother, at 207 Bradford Rd. Manchester.
Robert HEALD married (1) Jun.Qtr.1845, Mary WILLIAMSON, St.Johns Church, Manchester.
Robert HEALD married (2) Dec.Qtr.1878, Sarah DAVENPORT (a widow, formerly HAMMOND), St.Matthews Church, Ardwick Manchester.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
Robert Heald Sarah Heald George Heald John Heald	63 58 19 13	Labourer (Wks) wife Labourer (Wks) School	Salford Lancashire Shewsbury Shropshire Stretford Lancashire Stretford

In the 1891 England Census, the two Heald brothers, William and Harry, are living with their parents, at 8 Templon St. North East Manchester.
There are also two siblings (both unmarried) of their mothers.
A George HEALD married Dec.Qtr.1884, Elizabeth Ann DAIN, St.Philip, Manchester.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
George Heald Elizabeth A.Heald William Heald Harry Heald Joseph Dain Mary A.Dain	29 26 3 1 19 17	Sawyer - - - Goods Porter Railway Cotton Weaver	Stretford Lancshire Manchester Lancshire Manchester Manchester Manchester Manchester

In the 1881 England Census, Elizabeth A.Dain, is living with her parents and her four siblings, at 7 Buxton St. Ardwick Manchester.
A Francis Wilson DAIN married 3 Dec.1863, Sarah THOMPSON, Manchester Cathedral.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
Francis W.Dain Sarah Dain Elizabeth A.Dain John W.Dain Frederick Dain Joseph Dain Mary A.Dain	44 39 16 15 13 9 7	Letter Carrier - Paper Bag Maker Brewers Labourer Errand Boy unempd Scholar Scholar	Warrick Warrickshire Papcastle Cumberland Manchester Lancshire Manchester Manchester Manchester Manchester

In the 1901 England Census, the two Heald brothers, William and Harry, are living with their parents, and three siblings, at 88 Bradford Rd. North East Manchester.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
George Heald Elizabeth Ann Heald Francis Robert Heald William Heald Harry Heald Sarah Alice Heald George Heald	39 36 16 12 11 9 6	Wood sawyer - Iron Turner Fitter - - - -	Stretford Lancs. Manchester Lancs. Manchester Manchester Manchester Manchester Manchester

In the 1911 England Census (taken on night 2 Apr.), the two Heald brothers, Harry and George, are living with their brothers family, at 2 Wolsley St. Ancoats Manchester.
Sarah Ellen Heald states she has been married 5 years, and has had two children.
Francis Robert HEALD married Jun.Qtr.1906, Sarah Ellen NEILD, Prestwich.
A John Henry NIELD married Jun.Qtr.1862, Elizabeth Bellile HARTLEY, St.John Church, Dunkinfield Cheshire.

George HEALD married 11 Jun.1919, Margaret KENYON, St.Philips Church, Manchester.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
Francis Robert Heald Sarah Ellen Heald Francis Robert Heald Lilian Heald Harry Heald George Heald	26 26 4 4 months 21 16	Iron Turner Textile Machinery - - - Clerk Railway Shipping Messenger Railway Telegraph	Manchester Lancs Manchester Manchester Manchester Manchester Manchester

William and Harry Healds parents, George and Elizabeth Ann Heald, are both buried with Sarahs parents, John H.Neild and Elizabeth Neild, in the Philips Park Cemetery.

1. George HEALD (22 Jun.1904), d.22 Jun.1904, aged 43 years, Manchester.
   
2. Elizabeth A.HEALD (11 Aug.1903), d.7 Aug.1903, aged 39 years, Prestwich.
   
3. John H.NIELD (7 Nov.1921), d.2 Nov.1921, aged 76 years, Manchester.
   
4. Elizabeth NEILD (16 Jan.1922), d.11 Jan.1922, aged 75 years, Manchester.

Elizabeth Ann Heald died of smallpox after nursing a neighbour, who was initially thought to have chickenpox.
Elizabeth had already had chickenpox so she volunteered to take care of the woman. Apparently the woman recovered, Elizabeth unfortunately did not.
George Heald was supposed to have fallen down the cellar steps whilst drunk and broken his neck.

In the 1911 England Census (taken on night 2 Apr.), the two Heald siblings, William and Sarah, are living with their mothers sisters family, at 75 Barmouth St. Bradford Manchester.
John JORDAN married Sept.1895, Mary Alice DAIN, St.Lukes Church, Miles Platting, Manchester.
Mary A.Jordan states she has been married 16 years, has had eight children, and there are still seven living.
There is also Marys brother, Joseph Dain.

Sarah Alice HEALD married Dec.Qtr.1913, Arthur RHODES, St.Aidan Church, Bradford Manchester.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
John Jordan Mary A.Jordan Nellie Jordan Lillie Jordan Joseph E.Jordan Bertha Jordan Martha Jordan Florrie Jordan John W.Jordan Joseph Dain William Heald Sarah Heald	39 38 15 13 10 7 3 2 3 months 39 22 19	Iron Turner Iron Foundry House Work Machinist Underclothing School School School School - - Labourer Iron Foundry Joiner Jobbing Shop General Machinist	Ancoats M/C Ardwick M/C Ancoats Ancoats Ancoats Ancoats Bradford M/C Bradford M/C Bradford M/C Ardwick Ancoats Ancoats

At the time Florence MEDLEY married Harry HEALD (1912), Florence is aged 21 years.
Florence gives her fathers name as George MEDLEY, and her fathers occupation as a Plasterer.
Harry is aged 22 years and is a Clerk.
Harry gives his fathers name as George HEALD (deceased), and his fathers occupation as a Sawyer.
Both are resident at 2 Wolsey St. Manchester.
The two Witnesses recorded are William HEALD and Lily HASLAM.

On the death of her parents, George and Emma Medley, Ruth Heald (the informant) is resident at 17 Lyndhurst Rd. Reddish Stockport.

Emma and George Medley are buried with Emmas mother, Hannah Chappell, in the Philips Park Cemetery.
There is also Emmas sisters youngest son, Richard Wilson.

1. Emma MEDLEY (16 Dec.1930), d.aged 69 years, Stockport.
   
2. George Henry MEDLEY (17 Feb.1931), d.aged 73 years, Stockport.
   
3. Hannah CHAPPELL (22 Jul.1858), d.aged 60 years, Prestwich.
   
4. Richard WILSON (6 Aug.1902), d.aged 0 years, Prestwich.

William HEALD worked on several houses in Hothersall Road, Reddish Stockport. He built the staircases in them, and got priority in buying one, 20 Hothersall Rd.

Both William MEDLEY and his younger brother Richard, emigrated to Australia.
A Richard Medley sailed from London, 28 Feb.1924, on the Beltana, bound for Adelaide, arriving Fremantle, 6 Apr.1928.
He is aged 24 years, is a Labourer, and his address in England was, 19 Lyndhurst Rd.Reddish Stockport.
A 1925 Electoral Roll shows Richard as a Truck Driver, resident at the Family Hotel, Broken Hill.
Richard enlisted as a private in the Australian Army, at Torrens Hall, South Australia, on 17 Dec.1941.
He gave his Next of Kin, as Rose KELVINGTON (maiden name SIMMS).
A Rose KILVINGTON lived at 68 Meyer St. Torrensville Adelaide, with her husband, William, who was a Gardener.
The Kilvingtons appear to have emigrated to Australia (Adelaide) in 1926, with their three Children.
A William Allen Kilvington appears in the English 1901 Census, b.circa 1878, Garton Yorkshire.
He is resident with his parents Jacob & Annie, at Preston Yorkshire.
A Jacob Kilvington m.Sept.Qtr.1877, Annie Moore, Skirlaugh Yorkshire.
Discharged on 8 Dec.1944, Richard appears to have not married, and died in 1970, at Adelaide.

William enlisted in the Australian Army (10th.Battalion) at Oaklands, South Australia, on 28 Nov.1914.
He gave his address as c/o - Mr.G.Allen, Allsop St. Semaphore Adelaide.
On embarkment from Melbourne, on the HMAT Runic (19 Feb.1915) he gave his age as 29 years, occupation as a Plasterer, and states he is in the care of T.T.Allen, Morgan St. West Broken Hill.
Wounded in the Dardanelles, and evacuated to England, before returning to Australia, spending time in the Repatriation Hospital in Melbourne.
William appears to have returned to Broken Hill, married, and settled down in Warrnambool Victoria, at 309 Lava St. living with his wifes family and resuming his trade as a Plasterer.
My father (Victor Leo Budd) & his parents (Hubert Walton Budd & Clarice Rose Andrew) lived five doors away at 319 Lava St. circa 1930, but I have heard no mention of the Medley or Looney families.
My father is a third cousin to William, they both shared John Budd and Hannah Evans (their G.G.Grandparents), as common ancestors.
On the outbreak of WW11, William re-enlisted in the Australian Army on 2 Oct.1939 at Warrnambool, serving as a Sapper, 29 Aust Maint Platoon, being discharged 8 Jul.1947.
His two sons also enlisted in the Australian Army:

1. John William Medley, enlisted 18 Mar.1843, Warrnambool, serving as a Craftman (127 Aust BDE Workshop), discharged 13 Dec.1945.
   
2. Francis William Medley, enlisted 27 Dec.1941, Warrnambool, serving as a private (15 Australian Ordance Stores Company), discharged 12 Jun.1946.

William Medleys wife, Catherine (Looneys) parents married in Victoria in 1878.
Catherine appeared to be one of nine children, all born in Warrnambool (1878-1893).
Her siblings included Edwin, Annie, Eliza, Agnes, Alice, Margaret, John and Francis LOONEY.
Two of her brothers served in WW1 and survived the Western Front.
When John LOONEY enlisted (28 Feb.1916) he gives his occupation as a Coachbuilder, and his NOK, his mother, her address, 75 Archer St.North Adelaide.
Like William Medley, John Looney re-enlisted in the Australian Army during WW11.
Catherines father, John Looney, died 24 Oct.1904, aged 53 years, and was a very respected Yardsman, at the Warrnambool Saleyards for 23 years.

It is said that a relative of the Medleys, a Mrs.Allen, emigrated to Australia, and she and her husband, had an Ice Cream Parlour in Adelaide in the 1920s.
1920-1926, Sands & McDougall Directories, list a Geo.Allen, as resident at the Refreshment Kiosk, Semaphore Jetty, Semaphore, Adelaide.
A 1916 Sands & McDougall Directory, lists a G.Allen, as a Chauffeur, resident at Alsop St. Semaphore.

William and Richard Medleys sister, Florence, and her husband, Harry HEALD, also emigrated to Australia, arriving 4 Feb.1922.
They lived at 337 Jones St. Broken Hill, where Harry worked as a Truck Driver in the Mines, before the couple returned to England, on board the Orama, which departed Sydney, and arrived London, 4 Jun.1926.
They stated their future permanent address was 17 Lyndhurst Rd.North Reddish.
In England they opened a Fish and Chip Shop in Abbey Hey, Manchester , then a Fish and Chip Shop in Birchfield Road, Cheadle Heath, Stockport, retiring in the 1950s to 10 Norwood Road, Great Moor, Stockport.
The Allens had previously been resident at 337 Jones St.

It is said that George Medley, second eldest son of George and Emma, emigrated to Canada.
A George Medley departed Liverpool, 10 Feb.1928, on board the Aurania (Cunard line), arriving Halifax, Nova Scotia, 20 Feb.1928.
He is aged 30 years, a Labourer, and his address in England was,19 Lyndhurst Rd.Reddish.
George departed Halifax, Nova Scotia, on board the Cavia, arriving Liverpool, 9 Dec.1944.
He is aged 47 years, occupation a Guard, and his destination, 20 Hotchersall Rd. Reedish Cheshire.

Harry Heald enlisted at Manchesters Ardwick Town Hall in the Cheshire Regiment on 23 Nov.1915, being passed for Home Service. His number was 46386.
His service record is as follows:

He was transferred to the Labour Corps Reserve on 1 Aug.1916.
Enlisted in 13th Labour Corps Kings Liverpool Regiment on 2 Aug.1916.
He was described as,aged 25 years & 9 months, height 5ft, next of kin Florence Heald (wife) of 19 Lyndhurst Rd.Reddish.
His profession, Railway Goods Shipping Clerk (a reserved occupation).
He served in France from 14.Mar.1917 to 17.Jan.1919. Regimental number 70892.
He embarked at Folkstone on 14.Mar.1917, disembarked at Boulogne 14.Mar.1917.
29.Sept.9.1917 H? & G Train attached for Field Duty.
2.Nov.1917 O.C. Corps Field Duty.
3.Nov.1917 Yorkshire F.A. Field Duty.
29.Jan.1918 Posted to 888 Area Employment Corps.
7.Dec.1918 Posted to 884 Area Empire Corps.
28.Jan.1919 Demobilised at Heaton Park, Manchester.
He received the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.
His Medical History Card states that he had slight defects but not enough to cause rejection for military service (as follows), shortening of the right leg due to polio paralysis, flat feet and bronchial catarrh. He was passed Class III (three).

The father of George Henry Medley, Valentine, appears to have married three times.

1. Dec.Qtr.1845, Mary Ann HOLMES, Sheffield.
   
2. 2 Oct.1854, Sarah Ann SIDDALL, Sheffield.
   
3. Jun.Qtr.1872, Emma ADDY, Sheffield.

At the time Valentine MEDLEY married (1854) Sarah SIDDALL, Valentine is aged 27 years, is a Ropemaker, and is resident at Allen St.
He gives his fathers name as George MEDLEY, and his fathers occupation as a Shoemaker.
Sarah is aged 20 years, and is resident at Lambert St.
She gives her fathers name as William SIDDALL, and her fathers occupation as a Scissor Filer.
Valentine is recorded as a Widower.
The two Witnesses recorded are Daniel HICKLING and Catherine BRITTAIN.

Valentine appears to have fathered nine children, one by his first wife, seven by his second wife, and one by his third wife.

1. Alfred MEDLEY, b.Sept.Qtr.1847, Sheffield, d.11 Jun.1863, Hoyle St.
   
2. Paul MEDLEY b.Jun.Qtr.1856 Sheffield, d.Jun.Qtr.1892 (aged 35 yrs.) Sheffield,
   m.Sept.Qtr.1889, Mary BINGHAM, Sheffield.
   
3. George Henry MEDLEY, b.Sept.Qtr.1857, Sheffield.
   
4. Herbert MEDLEY b.Sept.Qtr.1860, Ecclesall Bierlow, d.9 Jun.1863 (aged 3 yrs.), Hoyle St.
   
5. Mary Emily MEDLEY b.Sept.Qtr.1862, Sheffield, d.abt.26 May 1863 (aged 9M), 15 Hoyle St.
   
6. Mary Emily MEDLEY d.abt.15 Aug.1870 (aged 4yrs.), Shirland Lane, Attercliffe.
   
7. Willis MEDLEY, b.Jun.1867, Sheffield, d.19 Jan.1868 (aged 8M), Newhall Rd.Attercliffe.
   
8. Florence MEDLEY b.Mar.Qtr.1869, Sheffield, m.Dec.Qtr.1889, George STEVENSON, Sheffield.
   
9. Fred MEDLEY b.Jun.Qtr.1874, Sheffield, m.Mar.Qtr.1897, Mary WINDSOR, Sheffield.

Five children died as infants, all buried together in the Sheffield General Cemetery.
Also buried with the children is Valentines second wife, Sarah (d. 14 Aug.1871, aged 34, 28 Wentworth St.) and Valentines first wifes mother, Eliza Holmes (d.14 May 1868, aged 58, 160 Allen St.).
Valentines first wife, Mary, (d.15 Jul.1854,aged 24, 158 Allen St.of Cancer) is also buried in the Sheffield General Cemetery.
Valentine d.Jun.Qtr.1881, aged 54, Sheffield, buried ???

In the 1841 England Census (taken on night 6 Jun.), Valentine Medley, is living with his parents and his two siblings, at North St. Sheffield.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BORN IN YORKSHIRE
George Medley Sarah Medley Valentine Medley Frederic Medley Mary Medley	50 40 14 9 7	Cordwainer - - - -	Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

I could not find Valentine Medley and his wife, Mary, and son, in the 1851 Census ?

In the 1851 England Census (taken on night 30 Mar.), Valentines second wife, Sarah Siddall, is living with her parents and her three siblings (all unmarried), at Lambert St. Court No.10, Sheffield.
There is also a Lodger, William Stenson, who is unmarried.
A William SIDDALL married Dec.Qtr.1842, Mary Ann MONKMAN, Bridlington Yorkshire.

NAME	AGE	OCCUPATION	BIRTHPLACE
William Siddall Mary Ann Siddall William Siddall Sarah Siddall Mary A.Siddall Samuel Siddall William Stenson	41 26 20 15 5 1 28	Scissors-smith (filer) - Scissors-smith (filer) - - - Cutler (table-knife hafter)	Sheffield Yorkshire Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield

I must thank Janet Byrom in England (G.Grandaughter of Florence Medley & Harry Heald), for contributing to this Page.
Janet can be contacted on the following E-mail: janet.byrom@tesco.net