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The Sudden Death Of Mr. J.T. Butterworth: Mr. John Thomas Butterworth, aged 60 years, a woolen spinner, of 144 Rochdale Road, Milnrow, died suddenly in his hen pen about 5 40 p.m. on Monday. He had suffered from heart trouble for many years and had been under the care of Dr. Spencer of Milnrow for some time. On July 17th (31st) of last year the deceased had a seizure in Drake Street, Rochdale, and only commenced work again about fortnight ago. On Monday he left work at 5:30 p.m., and on the way home followed, only a few yards behind, by Mr. Frank Smith, who saw him stop and beat his chest. The deceased remarked to Mr. Smith: "I think I will feed my hens before I go home." Mr. Smith, thinking that Mr. Butterworth looked much worse than usual, replied: "All right I will wait for you." The deceased then went into the pen and after feed the hens slipped to the ground suddenly and died almost immediately. The body was removed to the Milnrow mortuary. The facts of the case were then reported to the coroner, Mr. E. N. Molesworth, who decided to dispense with an inquest. Mr. Butterworth, who had been employed at Beal Mills, Milnrow, for over 50 years, was well known in this district. He was an active worker for the Milnrow Conservative Club, of which institution he had been a member of the committee for many years. In November 1926, his wife died suddenly on Shaw market ground. At a meeting of the general council of the Milnrow Conservative Association held on Monday evening, the new of Mr. Butterworth's death was received with much regret, and a resolution of condolence with the bereaved relatives was passed. John Butterworth is reported to be the Uncle of Albert Butterworth We do not know when this article appeared in an English newspaper but we believe it is after 1930.

Died Herald News March 31, 1947 (Massachusetts)- Jackson Butterworth 79, husband of
Mrs. Emma n. (Clegg) Butterworth, of Briggs Road, Westport, died yesterday in a local hospital.
Born in Smallbridge, Lancashire, England he was formerly a carder at the Keir Mills of the American Thread Company and retired 10 years ago. He was a resident of westport for the past 25 years, and prior to that time lived in this city for 10 years. Besides his wife he leaves one son, Albert Butterworth of Summit Hill Pa.; four step daughters, Mrs William J. Cobery of this city, Mrs Ernest Chabot of Lehighton Pa., Mrs. Charles Labrie of Scheneksville Pa., and Mrs. Samuel Schofield of Rochdale, Lancashire England. The funeral will take place from the Ashton Funeral Home tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. Jackson Butterworth should have been born around March 12, 1868 in Smallbridge, Suffolk, England He Married Mary Turner who died around 1908 in England.

William Goucher who also spelled his surname Gougher and Gouger died April 6, 1876 at the ripe old age of 81 years in Stroudsburg Penna. His birthday is estimated to be February 28, 1795 He and his wife Anna had their first child in1820, a girl named Margaret.

Peter Gorman died Thursday May 5, 1910 at nine-thirty at his home on Stofflet Street in Stroudsburg Penna. after an illness that has been of long duration. He suffered for a long time from abcesses of the lungs and an attack of grippe brought about the fatal illness. Until a few months ago, the deceased was employed on the railroad but his failing health forced him to give up his occupation. The family has been without means for some time and now more than ever before feel the lack of a way to provide for necessities. The overseers for the poor have been notified of the condition and are furnishing relief to the stricken family. Besides his wife, a large family of small children survive the deceased. Only two are old enough to secure employment so the care and support forms a serious question for the widow to solve. Peter Gorman born March 29, 1850 married Mary Wolbert on November 14, 1885 at the Stroudsburg Methodist Church. They had 8 children. According to family tradition Peter immigrated from Sweden. His name may have been changed from GODMANSON. His marrage license list his parents as Godman P. & Louisa Gorman. He does not appear in Stroudsburg until 1885 at his marrage.

Stefan Stofa is a complete mystery. He was born before 1844 and died after 1901. We know he was alive in 1901 because he came to the United States to visit his son George in Freeland Penna. His known children were born in Jasenov Slovakia between 1850 and 1885. There are many intriguing stories surrounding him leaving Germany changing his name to Stofa and settling in Slovakia. But none have been confirmed