The Delafields of Westhoughton, Lancashire, England

This site will include research into the ancestors of Joseph Richard Delafield and (Mary) Barbara Delafield nee Boyle.

The research ranges from Lancashire, North Yorkshire, Co. Durham and both Northern and Southern Ireland.

Apart from the Delafield (North Yorkshire)and Boyle (Co Down)surnames, the names covered include Martin (Sefton), Rimmer (Prescot), Forshaw (St. Helens, Blackbrook), Blackledge (Wigan and Westhoughton), Lythgoe (Leigh and Wigan), Higham (Wigan), Horrocks (Quarlton, Radcliffe,Wigan,Westhoughton), Barnet (Wigan), Gorse (Hindley and Bolton), Cleary (Ireland, Breighmet, Westhoughton), Quin (Ireland and Wigan), McShane (Ireland and Co. Durham), Trousdale (Bilsdale, North Yorkshire)

I shall try to add more specific information in the coming months, but get in touch if you have an interest in these names.