Herbert Branson Scholes’ ancestors

Johannes Scholes (Barbara’s 7th great grandfather) married Ellin Hartley (see her ancestry here) on 6 August 1683 in Haslingden, Lancashire, England.

Their son Johannes (6th great grandfather) was born in 1692 in Haslingden and he married Margaret Thomlinson (see her ancestry here) on 1 March 1715 in Haslingden.

Their son William Scholes (5th great grandfather) married Ann Sharples (see her ancestry here) on 16 November 1745 in Blackburn, Lancashire.

Their son Henry (4th great grandfather) was born in 1755 in Blackburn and he married Betty Holden (see her ancestry here) on 26 November 1778 in Blackburn.

Their son John Scholes (3rd great grandfather) was born in 1780 in Tockholes, Lancashire and he married Elizabeth Branson on 13 September 1807 in Manchester.

Their son John (2nd great grandfather) was born in 1819 in Salford, Lancashire and he married Ann Walker (see her ancestry here) on 15 September 1845 in Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire.

Their son William Scholes (great grandfather) married Elizabeth Farnell (see her ancestry here) on 27 May 1871 in Leeds, Yorkshire.

Their son Herbert Branson Scholes (Barbara’s grandfather) was born in 1883 in Leeds and he married Mary Walkington (see her ancestry here) in 1907 Great Ouseburn, Yorkshire.

Their son Leslie Herbert Scholes (Barbara’s father) was born on 9 May 1908 in Knaresborough, Yorkshire.

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