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  1. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family". (Unknown, but after 1873.), Listed as first name in chart
  2. R. Cunliffe Shaw, Kirkham in Amounderness: The story of a Lancashire Community, (Guildhall Place, Preston, Lancashire, R. Seed and Sons, Printers, 1947/9)
  3. GEDCOM file submitted by Marjorie Birley, birley@mts.net. Created on 13 MAY 2007. Imported on 14 May 2007.
  4. Albert Galloway.FTW
  5. International Genealogical Index (IGI): 8/93 edition
  6. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952 (LONDON: Burkes, 1952), Page 185: "West India Merchant"
  7. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire (Manchester; privately published in looseleaf form)
  8. Ancestral File, 8/93 edition: Copied January, 1994., Copied January, 1994.
  9. William A. Hornby (Unpublished), P.70
  10. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., "Of Kirkham, a West India Merchant"
  11. International Genealogical Index (IGI): 8/93 edition, F500807 S/N 00287-6 MFID: 0155747470
  12. International Genealogical Index (IGI):, F500807 S/N 00287-6 MFID: 0155747470
  13. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.185
  14. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.1
  15. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family".
  16. Kirkham Register, 1732 (PR2055)
  17. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., "Died without issue"
  18. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, P. 185
  19. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P. 1
  20. Ancestral File, 8/93 edition: Copied January, 1994., Copied January, 1994
  21. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, P.186
  22. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.1: "...did not marry"
  23. Baptismal Parish registers for St. Chad's, Poulton-le-Fyld, From 1677 to 1841 (Hand typed transcript), Spells name Jennet
  24. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, P.186 "d. unm." (died unmarried).
  25. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.1 "d. unm." (died unmarried).
  26. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., "Died unmarried"
  27. Baptismal Parish registers for St. Chad's, Poulton-le-Fyld, From 1677 to 1841
  28. Ancestral File, 8/93 edition: Copied January, 1994.
  29. International Genealogical Index (IGI):
  30. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952
  31. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.2
  32. Ibid.
  33. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., "unmarried"
  34. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.2 "unmarried"
  35. Letter from Mrs. Jennifer (Hornby) Eckersley, widow of William Hornby (d. 1882), of Preston, Lancashire, dated 28 Feb. 1995. Filed as J-E95-0301.
  36. William A. Hornby
  37. Foster, Joseph, Pedigree of the country families of England, Volume 1, Lancashire, (1873) (About 1873 (based on dates contained within it).), Pedigree of Hornby, of Ribby Hall
  38. Ibid.
  39. Peter Dewar, Burke's Peerage and Gentry, 19th Edition (Scotland) www.burkes-peerage.net (London, Burke's, 2001)
  40. International Genealogical Index (IGI): 8/93 edition, Batch A456766 Serial Sheet 0153
  41. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.5
  42. Blackburn Churchyard
  43. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p. 5
  44. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.188
  45. Ibid.
  46. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.38
  47. Ibid.
  48. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., "of Woodend, nr. Egremont, co. Cumberland"
  49. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.3
  50. John Burke, Esq., The Commoners of Great Britain and Ireland
    (London: Henry Colburn, publisher, 1838), Volume 4 (p.94)
  51. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.2: Rector of Adel
  52. Ibid.
  53. Ibid.
  54. Barbara Fernandes Birley, the aunt of the compiler of this work., Handwritten letter, dated March 11, 1995 and filed as BFB95-0301
  55. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.4 "died young"
  56. Ibid.
  57. Ibid.
  58. Ibid.
  59. International Genealogical Index (IGI): 8/93 edition, Batch #: 453751, Source Call #:
  60. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., Lists death date as 16 February, 1851
  61. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, Page 186: "of Broom House, Eccles...."
  62. "The condition of the Working Class in England", Frederich Engels, P.257
  63. Internet Web Page, http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/PRbirley.htm
  64. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.5, 13, 24, 30
  65. "The condition of the Working Class in England", Frederich Engels
  66. William A. Hornby, P.101
  67. Transcribed into a volume by hand and stored on microfilm in the Manchester Public Library (Film # 214)
  68. Parish register of the Church of St. Peter in the County of Lancaster.
  69. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.13
  70. Transcribed into a volume by hand and stored on microfilm in the Manchester Public Library (Film # 214), Entry #1715
  71. Parish register of the Church of St. Peter in the County of Lancaster., P.19
  72. 1851 British Census
    Family History Resource File
    Compact Disc Edition © 1999 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
    This CD-ROM contains Census data which are © British Crown copyright and reproduced by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office.1851 British Census, a Family History Resource File. (Census Data © British Crown copyright 1999. Published by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office. No responsibility for the accuracy or comprehensiveness of the data contained herein is implied or accepted by the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office.)
  73. Parish register of the Church of St. Peter in the County of Lancaster., Page 16
  74. Didsbury Churchyard: Inscription copied from crypt located in St. James' Churchyard, Didsbury by Linda Birley during visit on March 12, 1997., "Joseph Birley of Ford Bank d Jan 24, 1847 age 64"
  75. William A. Hornby, P.100
  76. Didsbury Churchyard: Inscription copied from crypt located in St. James' Churchyard, Didsbury by Linda Birley during visit on March 12, 1997.
  77. Hand scribed volume in St. James' Church safe.
  78. Didsbury Churchyard: Inscription copied from crypt located in St. James' Churchyard, Didsbury by Linda Birley during visit on March 12, 1997., "Jane wife of Joseph [Birley] April 9 1859 Age 70"
  79. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.23: "Lived at 1, Stanley Place, Chester"
  80. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, Page 188: "...unm."
  81. International Genealogical Index (IGI): 8/93 edition, Batch #: 445763, Source Call #:
  82. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P. 23
  83. Ibid.
  84. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, P.187
  85. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P. 23 "..of Chester.", "...unm"
  86. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, Page 188: "...unm"
  87. International Genealogical Index (IGI): 8/93 edition, Batch #: C005292, Source Call #: 559167
  88. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.23: "unmarried - of Haigh, Wigan"
  89. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, P.187: "...unm."
  90. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., Chart indicates three children, unnamed.
  91. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.5, 23, 28
  92. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, P.188: "(see BAXENDALE formerly of Hursley Park)"
  93. St. Michael's Church, Kirkham Inscription
  94. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.188: spelling is "Greene"
  95. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.38 & 41
  96. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.188 She was "dau. and co-heir of John Langton"
  97. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.41
  98. J. A. Venn, a former president of Queen's College, Alumni Cantabrigienses was compiled by J. A. Venn, a former president of Queen's College. This list of all known students, graduates, and officers at The University of Cambridge offers information from the university's earliest records through 1900. This is quite an impressive span when one considers that the earliest records of the university date from around 1261. This entire collection contains 10 volumes in 2 sets. The first set covers alumni from the earliest records to 1752 and the second set from 1752 to 1900. The compilation was completed in 1921. Every entry offers important information which may include any of the following: notable accomplishments, occupation, birth date, birth place, other schooling, spouse's name, parent's names, siblings and other important associations. (Ancestry.com website)
  99. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.41: unmarried
  100. Ibid.
  101. Ibid.
  102. Ibid.
  103. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.188 gives death date as 21 April, 1861
  104. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.49: buried in Lezayre Churchyard, I.O.M.
  105. Ibid.
  106. Ibid.
  107. Ibid.
  108. Ibid.
  109. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., Died "s.p."
  110. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.3,42
  111. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.188 lists death year as 1895
  112. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.3, 41, 42 "of Carr Hill"
  113. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.188 "Lord of the Manor of Kirkham"
  114. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.42
  115. Compiled and edited by Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, Armorial Families. A directory of some gentlemen of coat-armour, showing which arms in use at the moment are borne by legal authority Third Edition. (Edinburgh: T.C. & E,C, Jack, Editor's Chambers: Hastings House, Norfolk Street, London, W.C., 1899.)
  116. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.20
  117. 1881 British Census
    Family History Resource File
    Compact Disc Edition © 1999 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
    This CD-ROM contains Census data which are © British Crown copyright and reproduced by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office. (Census Data © British Crown copyright 1999. Published by permission of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office. No responsibility for the accuracy or comprehensiveness of the data contained herein is implied or accepted by the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office.)
  118. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.4: "Presbyterian Minister"
  119. Ibid.
  120. Ibid.
  121. International Genealogical Index (IGI): 8/93 edition, Batch #: 445766, Source Call #:
  122. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, P.186: "d. leaving issue"
  123. Archival record submission
  124. William A. Hornby, p.102, 104
  125. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, P.186: "...and d. 1 Jan. 1874, leaving issue."
  126. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.12
  127. Ibid.
  128. Archival record submission, Submitted by Florence Miller of Sandy, Utah
  129. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., "3rd daughter"
  130. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.13,14: "of Somerville, Pendleton"
  131. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.186: "educ. Winchester"
  132. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.14: "...of Hope Hall, Pendleton"
  133. Ibid.
  134. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.186: "52, Vincent Square, [London] S. W. 1"
  135. Ibid.
  136. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p. 13 & 17
  137. Ibid.
  138. Ibid.
  139. Viewed at LDS Family History Center
  140. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, pp 13 and 30 "of Broom House, Pendleton"
  141. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, Page 186
  142. International Genealogical Index (IGI): 8/93 edition, Reference number from microfiche: C009252/3670
  143. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.30 "unmarried"
  144. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, Page 187: "Educ. Winchester"
  145. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., Gives birth year as 1862
  146. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, Page 187: "died unmarried"
  147. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.30
  148. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, Page 187: spelling is "Maud"; "died unmarried"
  149. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.19 ... is "only" daughter.
  150. Ibid.
  151. Ibid.
  152. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, P.186: "d....leaving issue"
  153. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.20, 24
  154. International Genealogical Index (IGI):, Fiche B0257, P.12,142 Batch 8770602 Serial Sht.4
  155. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.186: "educ. St. Hugh Coll. Oxford"
  156. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.20: "unmarried"
  157. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., "in holy orders, M.A., of Christ Church, Oxford."
  158. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.22
  159. Ibid.
  160. Henry Rumsey Forster of the "Morning Post", The Pocket Peerage of Great Britain and Ireland, with genealogical and historical notices of the families of the nobility; the Archbishops and Bishops; a list of Titles of Courtesy; a Baronetage of the United Kingdom; the Privy Council, Etc. (London: David Bogue, Fleet Street, 1851.)
  161. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.24
  162. International Genealogical Index (IGI): 8/93 edition, Fiche B0257, P.12,142 Batch 8770602 Serial Sht.4
  163. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.186: "d. ... unm."
  164. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.124
  165. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.187: 2 subsequent sons are listed
  166. Ibid.
  167. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, Pp 23 and 26
  168. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., "of Hart Hill, co. Lancaster"
  169. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.26: "only daughter"
  170. Ibid.
  171. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.187: "unmd."
  172. Via e-mail
  173. Didsbury Churchyard: Inscription copied from crypt located in St. James' Churchyard, Didsbury by Linda Birley during visit on March 12, 1997., "Hugh Birley died Sept 9 1883 age 65"
  174. Hand scribed volume in St. James' Church safe., "Hugh Birley died Sept 9th 1883 aged 65 years."
  175. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, page 187
  176. Ibid.
  177. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.28
  178. Ibid.
  179. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., Gives marraige year as 1853
  180. Ibid.
  181. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, P.187: "4th daughter"
  182. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.33
  183. International Genealogical Index (IGI): 8/93 edition, REF 6010455 23 S/N 00212-0 001 28
  184. Ibid.
  185. International Genealogical Index (IGI):, REF 6010455 34 S/N 00214-4 001 28
  186. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., Gives birth date as 28 April, 1834
  187. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.34
  188. Ibid.
  189. Ibid.
  190. Ibid.
  191. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.188 "of the Larches, Preston, D.L. and J.P."
  192. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.39 died in infancy, aged 1 year
  193. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.188 "d...aged 1 yr."
  194. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.38 & 40
  195. Ibid.
  196. Ibid.
  197. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., Gives name as Caroline Mary Moore Birley
  198. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.188 "d.s.p."
  199. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.41 & 46
  200. Ibid.
  201. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.188: "educ. Harrow"
  202. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.41 & 48 "no children"
  203. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., Spells given name Melicina
  204. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, Pp.41, 48
  205. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, Page 188
  206. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., Identifies her father as Richard
  207. (Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Copyright © 1999), CD 4. Submitted by Derek Shearson.
  208. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.41 & 48
  209. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., "Vicar of Kirkham"
  210. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.188 shows his d. date 27 May, 1852
  211. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.48: "MP for Blackburn - JP & DL"
  212. William A. Hornby, P.103
  213. Edited by Mary B. Rose, The Lancashire Cotton Industry (Lancashire County Books, 143 Corporations Street, Preston)
  214. William A. Hornby, p.112
  215. Ibid.
  216. Ibid.
  217. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p..49 "no children"
  218. Ibid.
  219. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., "Vicar of St. Patrick, Isle of Man"
  220. Imported GEDCOM file (Ancestral File, 1996 edition)
  221. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.49, 50
  222. Ibid.
  223. Imported GEDCOM file, "Unmarried"
  224. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.50: "unmarried"
  225. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., Spells middle name "Caledon"
  226. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.49, 53
  227. Ibid.
  228. Ibid.
  229. Ibid.
  230. Ibid.
  231. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., "...married...s.p.", gives birth year as 1825
  232. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.7, 8
  233. Ibid.
  234. Ibid.
  235. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., Gives birth year as 1857
  236. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.8 "Unmarried"
  237. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., Gives first name as James, and birth year as 1864.
  238. Archival record submission, Prepared by Florence T. Miller, Film # 1274358
  239. Ibid.
  240. William A. Hornby, p.104
  241. Ibid.
  242. International Genealogical Index (IGI): 8/93 edition, Batch #: 445779, Source Call #:
  243. Archival record submission, By Florence T. Miller, 211 E. Main, Sandy, Utah
  244. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.iii
  245. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., Lists birth date as 3 December, 1844.
  246. International Genealogical Index (IGI): 8/93 edition, Batch #: 445761, Source Call #:
  247. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, pp.14,15
  248. Ibid.
  249. Ibid.
  250. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.186: "Cleveholme, Coronation Road, Cheltenham)
  251. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.17: "Special Constable in London, 1914-1916"
  252. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, P.186 Elizabeth is listed as "4th dau."
  253. Ibid.
  254. Ibid.
  255. Ibid.
  256. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., Gives birth month as July.
  257. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.30 is 3rd daughter of Carl Adolph Pueschel
  258. Ibid.
  259. Living information
  260. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, page 187: Educ. Clifton and Winchester
  261. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.31a
  262. Ibid.
  263. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p. 187
  264. Ibid.
  265. E-Mail from Derek Birley, 5-3-2007
  266. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, page 186: "Solr.,...educ. Winchester" (solicitor?)
  267. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.20: "no children"
  268. Ibid.
  269. Ibid.
  270. Ibid.
  271. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, 186: "...d. ... leaving issue"
  272. Ibid.
  273. Ibid.
  274. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., "Eldest son"
  275. Letter from Roy Birley in Queensland Australia enclosing 6 handwritten family group sheets, received January 1, 1999.
  276. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.24,25
  277. International Genealogical Index (IGI):, Fiche B0257, P.12,142 Batch 8770602 Serial Sht.6
  278. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.186 is "2nd dau."
  279. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.25
  280. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.187 "d.s.p." - died without issue
  281. Ibid.
  282. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., Gives birth year as 1852
  283. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.187: "yst. dau."
  284. Compiled and edited by Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, Armorial Families. A directory of some gentlemen of coat-armour, showing which arms in use at the moment are borne by legal authority Third Edition., p.84: Eldest dau.
  285. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.28: "(unmarried)"
  286. Ibid.
  287. International Genealogical Index (IGI):, REF 6010455 23 S/N 0211-9 001 20
  288. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.187: "Rector of Forest Hill, Oxford 1918-25"
  289. International Genealogical Index (IGI):, REF 6010455 34 S/N 00215-6 001 28
  290. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.187: "only child"
  291. Ibid.
  292. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.34, 36
  293. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., Lists middle name as Hugh.
  294. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.36: "2nd daughter"
  295. Ibid.
  296. Ibid.
  297. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.188: "M.D. . . . died leaving issue"
  298. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.37: "youngest daughter"
  299. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.187: name is spelled "Smyth"
  300. Ibid.
  301. International Genealogical Index (IGI):, Film # 1903979
  302. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.40 Royal Engineers
  303. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.188 "educ. Harrow"
  304. Ibid.
  305. William A. Hornby, p.140
  306. entry, International Genealogical Index [IGI] (Salt Lake City: Family History Library)
  307. William A. Hornby, p.113
  308. Ibid.
  309. Ibid.
  310. Ibid.
  311. Ibid.
  312. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.50, 51
  313. Ibid.
  314. Ibid.
  315. Ibid.
  316. Ibid.
  317. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.188 "Educ. Uppingham"
  318. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.43
  319. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.188: "C.B.E. 1938. Ch. Commr. Girl Guides"
  320. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.42 & 44
  321. Ibid.
  322. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., Gives birth year as 1858
  323. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.8,9
  324. Ibid.
  325. Ibid.
  326. Ibid.
  327. Ibid.
  328. Pedigree of Birley, of Lancashire, framed and hanging on the wall in the pub at the Birley Arms, Wharton, Lancashire. Aparently this was part of a book as there are references to other families, such as Hornby: "See that family"., Gives birth year as 1869.
  329. General genealogical correspondence
  330. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.16
  331. Ibid.
  332. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, page 187: Educ. Repton
  333. Old (and heavy) family bible. The two fly-leaves are inscribed in ink, all in the same handwriting -- probably Joseph harold Birley's. As the first entry is his wedding, it weems reasonable to assume that this bible was a wedding present.
  334. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.31a, 32
  335. Converstaions with Auntie Barbara (Barbara Fernandes Birley) during visit to Manchester on March 10th - 18th, 1997
  336. Death certificate, or photocopy
  337. May 10th, 1993 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Mom was 90 years old at the time, and although in remarkable physical health (apart from blindness caused my macular degeneration) she admitted freely that her memory was subject to the fallibility of old age.
  338. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.31a and 32a
  339. Living information, Conversations with Barbara.
  340. Headline: Obituary of Prof Eric Birley The Daily Telegraph London, November 17, 1995 (p.31)
  341. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.25; No children
  342. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.187: is "elder dau." implies only one more.
  343. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.29
  344. Handwritten Record, By Michael Charles Birley, grandson of Eleanor
  345. E-Mail, From Carole Gesman, April 17, 2002
  346. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.87
  347. Headline: Obituary of Lady Birley The Daily Telegraph London - January 21, 1992 (p.19)
  348. E-Mail, From Jane Jones on April 22, 2001
  349. William A. Hornby, p.141 of West Hill, Highgate London.
  350. Ibid.
  351. Ibid.
  352. Ibid.
  353. Ibid.
  354. Ibid.
  355. E-mail from Royce Birley (Australia) March 3, 1999
  356. Imported GEDCOM file, This is the spouse of the author of the source.
  357. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.43 Educ. Christ Church, Oxford
  358. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, p.188 "B.A."
  359. Ibid.
  360. Telephone converstion, With Dick Birley (206)983-3902
  361. Web Site
  362. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.44, 45
  363. L. G. Pine, Burke's Landed Gentry, 17th Edition, 1952, P.189
  364. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.45
  365. Ibid.
  366. Ibid.
  367. GEDCOM file submitted by Joanne Irwin, joanne.irwin@rogers.com. Created on 7 MAR 2004. Imported on 7 Mar 2004.
  368. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.9,10
  369. General genealogical correspondence, From William E. Birley (dated July 2, 1990)
  370. Charles Hedgepath, "Re: Greetings cousin from Columbia SC," e-mail message from <"The Hedgepaths" <cmhedge@bellsouth.net>> (3441 Northshore Rd., Columbia SC 29206) to David Birley, May 10, 2006
  371. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.31a and 31b
  372. E-Mail, Fron Jonathan Birley dated May 28, 2001
  373. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, P.31b
  374. Ibid.
  375. Church records held at the ward level which are copies of those held at church headquarters in Salt lake City, Utah.
  376. GEDCOM file submitted by Anita Birley, anita@birley.org. Created on 16 DEC 2008. Imported on 16 Dec 2008.
  377. GEDCOM file submitted by Thomas Barff 1712 RootsMagic dataset. Created on 29 JAN 2009. Imported on 29 Jan 2009.
  378. Maxine Pilling Rodgers, "Richard Pilling, A Family Heritage" It should be mentioned that although all references to this volume are listed as "Questionable", this is because the book is neither a valid primary or secondary source. Despite this, it should be observed that almost all the contemporary entries in it come as the result of correspondence with the immediate families of the individuals listed. The true level of reliability is probably more close to that of "Living Information". (Red Deer, by the author, 1980), p314-15
  379. Barbara Fernandes Birley, the aunt of the compiler of this work., Handwritten letter, dated March 11, 1995 and filed as BFB95-0301, Postcard dated January 1997
  380. E-Mail, From Barbara (Thorpe) Birley, dated June 5, 2000
  381. Barbara Fernandes Birley, the aunt of the compiler of this work., Handwritten letter, dated March 11, 1995 and filed as BFB95-0301, Dated 12/2/88
  382. Telephone converstion
  383. Ibid.
  384. Cicely Beatrice Birley (Aunt Bee), Pedigree of Birley of Lancashire, p.10a "B.S.A."
  385. Ibid.
  386. Ibid.
  387. was born Mary Wus. Her biological father(John Wus) died before her first birthday. When she was about 5 years old her mom re-married, to Herbert Dufour. She went by Mary Dufour
  388. Visit at Auntie Barbara'a flat in Manchester, March 15th, 1997
  389. E-Mail, From Patrick on the day of the birth.
  390. Living information, From his mother.
  391. Barbara Fernandes Birley, the aunt of the compiler of this work., Handwritten letter, dated March 11, 1995 and filed as BFB95-0301, Dated June 7, 1992 in posession of David Birley
  392. Telephone Conversation with Mark Fitgerald, about 15 minutes after baby Mark was born.
  393. Living information, Born prior to Heather and Pat's marriage
  394. Ibid.
  395. Ibid.
  396. Phone call, From John in the hospital at 2:45 am.
  397. Ibid.
  398. Jimmie J Birley II, "Re: Birley Genealogy," e-mail message from <Kujichagulia15@aol.com> () to, 2/12/2007
  399. E-Mail, From Shane Birley, dated October 21, 1996