John Arnold.

I’ve been looking for John Arnold.
He’s a relative of mine.
I’ve been looking for John Arnold.
In a far off place in time.

Even though the years divide us.
And although we’ll never meet.
I feel we are together.
As I walk along his street.

For yes I found John Arnold.
His sons and daughters too.
And this verse a tribute to their lives.
And how I came to you.

John Arnold born 1813.
Bollington Cheshire his birthplace.
Christened in Prestbury at St Peters.
It was here he came to grace.

I found records of John as a silkman.
The work in a mill it was hard.
He lived in a house set on Bridge Street.
Two up, two down and a yard.

John’s son bore the name of Elijah.
Records show him in Prestbury as well.
He left home for Manchester and married.
Chorlton upon Medlock we next see him dwell.

Elijah worked here in jobs various
Snooker marker was one I hear tell.
His last that is shown upon record
Was running the pub, he did well.

Records put Elijah down as here dieing
Wife Hannah to Blackburn she went.......

©DWSmith. 2007-12-15

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Oh Daz!! I didn't realise you'd done all this with this poem, its brilliant!! It looks as though you're still on with it - and up to where Hannah moved to Blackburn with Edith and the other children Looking forward to the rest!!

Ashton upon Medlock we next see him dwell.
Shouldn't this be Chorlton upon Medlock, Daz? or is Ashton another name for it? you probably know Manchester area better than I do. On Edith's birth certificate its Chorlton-upon-Medlock. And Elijah's death is registered in Chorlton District - (though I haven't sent for the certificate yet)

Chat again soon, Daz

Luv
Cas
xxx

Hi Cas.
Happy new year.... Hope you had a good one.
Your absolutely right, it is Chorlton. Sorry about that one Cas. I am changing it as we speak.
Talk soon Cas, take care.
Love.
Daz
xxx