Wigan Album

A real treasure of a grand lady,Ann.

Hi Sue, I also have this photo, my husband is the great grandson of Matthew &. Ann .his name is Ernest b1946,his dad was Ernest b1920-2001, his grandad was Ernest Patrick b1889-1972 he was the youngest
son of Matthew & Jane

That interesting Betty... its a small world....any more info you may have would be welcome

What a lovely comment dave marsh

well, the Bate family is alive and kicking Ann Jane was my Great grandmother, my Grandad being James Elias Bate, my Father James(Jimmy) Bate. Matthew Bate died at 39 after accident at Bamfurlong Colliery and Ann Jane was left to bring up a large family. She died before I was born but was told she always wore black, Auntie Irene Bate her grandaugher said she used to scare her in black and a poke bonnet, I have done Bate family tree back into 1700's if anyone is interested.

Hi Barbara... Im interested.... I heard that story also.... that her husband was killed in the pit.... all info you have would be welcome..... ask brian for my email address ... many thanks...

Hi Moodysue
If you want to ring me on 09717095835 I will send you information, Matthew Bate was not born in Ashton he was born in Runcorn after his parents Matthew Snr and Francis Ann Leigh left Newton for work, they were not there long but will tell you all this when you contact me. Matthew Bate was in accident at colliery brought home on a door and died in his home he was 39, Hard life then

Sorry moodysue wrong phone no it is 07917095835 or e-mail me barbaramd45@hotmail.com