Hodcroft Summary

The Hodcroft name originates in Stretford about 1800 and is almost certainly a deviation of the name ALDCROFT of which there are many living in the Stretford and Ashton upon Mersey area at this time. Indeed, various family members are recorded using both surnames at different times. In 1841 there were only 5 families called Hodcroft in Stretford, of which some must also be related.

It is only the son John b.1834 that when married, moved away to Standish/Worthington to become a miner. At this time, the industrial revolution and development of railways was well underway making it easier to travel, also farming in the area was becoming a past way of life as the mills and factories of the industrial revolution took over.

John Hodcroft b.1834 had a son, John James, also a miner who in turn had a daughter, Clara Ellen, my grandmother.

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This Page Last Corrected and Updated 02/06/2009