Brief Life History of Margaret
Margaret Winstanley was born in 1821, in Coppull, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. She married Henry Liptrot on 2 March 1835, in Wigan, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 2 daughters. She lived in Blackrod, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom for about 30 years.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Margaret? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (12)
- Margery Liptrot in household of Henry Liptrot, "England and Wales Census, 1851"
- Margaret Winstanley, "England Marriages, 1538–1973 "
- Margery Liptrot in entry for Mary Liptrot, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
Spouse and Children
World Events (8)
1823
Rugby Football 'invented' at Rugby School.
1825 · Museum of Lancashire
The Museum of Lancashire is located in the former courthouse of Preston in Lancashire, England. The building was designed by Thomas Rickman. Some the exhibits include Lancashire through the years, at work, at play, goes to war, and law and order. All depict different times and events in Lancashire county. The museum closed in 2015 and is now only opened for scheduled appointments.
1854 · The Crimean War
The Crimean War was fought between Russia and an alliance of Britain, France, Sardinia and Turkey on the Crimean Peninsula. Russia had put pressure on Turkey which threatened British interests in the Middle East.
Name Meaning
English (Lancashire): habitational name from Winstanley, a place near Manchester, named from the Old English personal name Wynstān (see Winston 2) + Old English lēah ‘wood, woodland clearing’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.