“My father, Clifford Binns died yesterday in Woodstock, Ontario Canada. He was in his 79 th year. His parents were Joseph Binns and Phoebe Binns. He was their last surviving son. He was born in Cowling, spent the war years in Chorley and emigrated to Canada with his parents in 1947. He had many cousins in the Cowling area. His father was the brother of Tom, David, George, Frank, Bill and sister of Patience. Cliff's obituary link is www.longworthfuneralhome.com I do have some photos of his parents which may be of interest.
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Posted by
James Binns
| 23/07/2009 22:34:35
“Sorry to hear that James, I too am a "Binns", but not the same line. I will tell your relatives here when I see them, could be tomorrow as it is our Gala Day. I also know of one of them who lives in Colne. Pls. get in touch with me Joan@Cowlingweb if you like.
I would love to see any Binns or Cowling-related photos you have pls.”
Posted by
Joan
| 24/07/2009 21:48:24
“I am another 'Binns' from Cowling. Not the same line but I knew all the brothers and sister of Clifford. Frank taught me to weave in one of our local mills some 58 years ago. His brother Tom was the 'manager' of the mill. My sympathies go out to you and your family.”
Posted by
Norman
| 26/07/2009 12:25:11
“All us Cowling Binns's go way back to John Binns 1663-1731 born at Cloughheight in Keighley Parish, lived at Crag Top, Kildwick for 7 years, then moved to Carlton Biggin, a lovely place now - he married Abigail King 1682-1753 born near Marton. (From Binns family tree by late Kenneth Wilson -known to me as Mr. Kenneth- of Lothersdale).
Thanks to Cowlingweb - James and Cowling Binns families now in touch from other side of the world! Nice that Norman knew all the family too.”
Posted by
Joan
| 29/07/2009 11:51:08
“i have just got to this site.sorry to hear of your loss james... i also had a great aunt sarah hoyle who married a john binns in 1860. i don't know if this is any connection, but heartfelt sympathy to you. marlene king.”
Posted by
marlene king nee smith
| 13/09/2009 10:31:36
“Deepest sympathy to you and all your family on your recent loss. My uncle John Bnns (a cousin) visited you all in Canada many years ago, before he was confined to a wheelchair. In fact he brought me a doll back from his visit and I still have it! John married my aunt and as you probably know both have since passed away, but she did tell me that John had cousins in Canada and that he really enjoyed his time visiting Canada, she also let me have Johns slides of his visit to you. Take care Allison”
Posted by
Allison Howell
| 17/09/2009 20:40:16
