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Pronounced as "bry"-"early"

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Brierley is a small village near Barnsley in South Yorkshire England

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Email your history questions about Brierley and the surrounding area to

Richard Watson a local historian and co author of "Brereley a history of Brierley" 

 

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Question from Paul Holland who lives in the Midlands November 2006    

 

Dear Richard,

I have recently researched my family history as far back as a George Holland who, in the 1881 census, lists his birthplace as Higham Royd circa 1838. I would be greatly interested to learn if any reference to this surname exists in local records and would certainly appreciate any pointers which may aid my further research.

Yours sincerely

Paul Holland. Midlands

 

Reply from Richard

Hello Paul

If you go to this web site http://www.old-maps.co.uk/ and search for Higham, then select the one in Yorkshire , the 1854 Ordnance survey 6" map will centre on the village. Higham Royd is an isolated farm house about half a mile north west of the village. The 1851 census for Barnsley area could be useful to you it is the first one to have the place of birth shown and may show up the Holland family at Higham. Barnsley Archives have a copy of this, the email address is Archives@barnsley.gov.uk. The library has been closed for refurbishment but should be open again by open now.

Regards

Richard

 

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