Numbers in prefixed with ‘A’ are an individual’s ‘GRAMPS’ database identification reference.
The Maddock family is one which I have had much help with. My sister Sue [A0400] has been researching this part of the family for many years now, and together with Brian Maddock [A0654]
we have been able to gather quite a bit of information, although as Sue would tell you, I still get confused as to who is who at times! Census information for this family is good with records from 1841 to 1911. There are quite a few occupations noted as well.
See Families in GRAMPS: F0003 F0220 F0273 F0294 F0370 F0431 F0432 F0439 F0441 F0452 F0489
The first connection is Laura Maddock [A0400] who married Harry Davies Jnr. [A0300] our grandfather. Laura was born in 1895 to Thomas Maddock Jnr [A0401] and Ada Florence Molyneux [A0403] and worked as a domestic servant in Manchester before marrying Harry in 1917.
Blacksmith’s Striker, Marine Engineer, Errand Boy, Steam Barge Engine Driver, Master Mariner, Ship’s Boy, Salt Works Foreman, Ship’s Carpenter.
Whilst living with her daughter Dorrie and her husband Alan Chrimes in Sandiway, Laura went missing in December of 1965. A terrible time followed and after a police search Laura was found some miles away in the countryside. She had died of exposure. How she got where she did remains a mystery to us all.
We can go back 1789 with the birth of Thomas Maddock, The Elder [A0427]. Thomas was a ships carpenter and spent time in the “Dungeon” area of Liverpool. This information was discovered by Sue Byrne and it’s history is quite interesting. More can be found from the link below.
Brian Maddock has published his memoirs as a book, “Condate, A Memoir” . Condate being the Roman name for Northwich.
Credits: Brian Maddock, Sue Byrne