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Heaton Brothers--Following in Their Father's Footsteps
Photo: Erin Walsh

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An article was written about my Nana's Uncle's (pictured) in the Wigan Observer (Left to right: George, Simon, John Thomas & James)--around 1935/6. Article: These brothers Heaton, who live in the Highfield district, have remarkable periods of service at the Pemberton Colliery, their combined years of service totalling 147 years. The sons followed in the footsteps of their father, Peter Heaton, who worked at the colliery for 52 years as a loco. driver and brakeman. Of his eleven sons, ten of them worked at the colliery.

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Comment by: COLIN HARLOW on 30th April 2010 at 09:01

Very Loyal and proud men, a period of time when men were men.

Comment by: e heaton on 25th January 2013 at 16:29

does enybody remember stanley heaton

Comment by: Erin Walsh on 2nd January 2014 at 00:50

Stanley Heaton, b.1894, younger brother to the men pictured above and married to Ada Dutton? Or their son, also named Stanley, b.1916 whom has sisters Ada & Harriet? If either of those sound like the chap you're looking for, than I most definitely have heard of them. The first being my Nana's uncle & the last being her cousin. Please feel free to email me. We may be distant relations :)

Comment by: Samantha on 22nd February 2021 at 22:53

My great grandmother was Lily Heaton,she was born in 1902 and married Joshua Derbyshire. Not sure if they’re part of these people. I also have found lots of Parr ancestors,I’d love to hear from anyone who can share any information. Who knows maybe we’re related!! Thanks Samantha.

Comment by: ian parkes on 15th May 2021 at 16:03

second from left is my grandad simon heaton i think

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