fevnut 142 Report post Posted June 23 Following the thread started on the Featherstone Rovers Heritage Society facebook page by Benny Towler, fevnut has done some research and produced a list of families we know about. Fathers and Sons, Grandfathers and Grandsons, Uncles and Nephews, Brothers and Cousins. Please let us know of any that we have missed. Use the link below to access the page. https://fevblog452.blogspot.com/2020/06/the-fev-families.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fevnut 142 Report post Posted June 23 An unknown person has posted in the blog suggesting that Graham Harris and Billy Harris were brothers, that Frank Hemingway is Ian Slater's grandfather and that Carl Dooler and Vaughan Thomas were cousins. Can anyone shed any light on these? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CNW 0 Report post Posted June 24 Graham and Billy Harris are/were brothers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Vause 228 Report post Posted June 24 (edited) Graham and Billy definitely brothers, I've spoken to their other brother Ray about it. Billy was heartbroken for many years about his brother's death. Vaughan Thomas and Carl Cooler definitely cousins. Carl Dooler also related to Steve Dooler. Ikram Butt's brother Tony Butt played against Hull in 1991. Cyril Woolford was 'Choco's' dad. 'Choco' is Martyn's dad who has been a pro footballer with Scunthorpe, Bristol City, York. Maureen or some of the other people from Featherstone will know if Chris 'Whizzer' Welburn of the 83/84 season was any relation to Kenny Welburn. I'm sure Paul Coventry and Jamie Coventry are related. Mark and Corey Aston, father and son. David and Kevin Hobbs brothers. These I've mentioned may all be on your list it's just I can't see the list as I'm writing. Matthew and Paul Handforth 2008, Matthew making one appearance (1try) at Hilton Park, Leigh. Just as an aside for your future research, though Iva Ropati was from a huge Rugby dynasty, he is no relation whatsoever to Tangi Ropati. Apologies some are already in the list. Edited June 24 by Andrew Vause Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fevnut 142 Report post Posted June 24 1 hour ago, Andrew Vause said: Graham and Billy definitely brothers, I've spoke to their other brother Ray about it. Billy was heartbroken for many years about his brother's death. Vaughan Thomas and Carl Cooler definitely cousins. Carl Dooler also related to Steve Dooler. Ikram Butt's brother Tony Butt played against Hull in 1991. Cyril Woolford was 'Choco's' dad. 'Choco' is Martyn's dad who has been a pro footballer with Scunthorpe, Bristol City, York. Maureen or some of the other people from Featherstone will no if Chris 'Whizzer' Welburn of the 83/84 season was any relation to Kenny Welburn. I'm sure Paul Coventry and Jamie Coventry are related. Mark and Corey Aston, father and son. David and Kevin Hobbs brothers. These I've mentioned may all be on your list it's just I can't see the list as I'm writing. Matthew and Paul Handforth 2008, Matthew making one appearance (1try) at Hilton Park, Leigh. Just as an aside for your future research, though Iva Ropati was from a huge Rugby dynasty, he is no relation whatsoever to Tangi Ropati. Apologies some are already in the list. Really helpful is that, Andrew. But who is 'Choco'? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Vause 228 Report post Posted June 24 16 minutes ago, fevnut said: Really helpful is that, Andrew. But who is 'Choco'? Neil Woolford. Everyone knew him as 'Choco'. Like Paul Handforth was always known as 'Tiger' and Paul Lyman as 'Bosh' Perhaps a useful thread would be a nickname one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Vause 228 Report post Posted June 24 (edited) Steve Slater will be able to tell you if Ian Slater is Frank Hemmingway's grandson as Steve would be his grandson too! Edited June 24 by Andrew Vause Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Vause 228 Report post Posted June 24 (edited) I noticed that you've got Glynn Lingard and Lee Lingard as Benny Lingard's grandsons. I'm 99% sure that Glynn is Lee's uncle so Lee would be great grandson. Also someone like Maureen, Terry Mullaney or Steve Slater would know if Ivor was related. They were all from Sharlston so there is a distinct possibility. Also you've got Stan Nicholson down as Tony's uncle, I know Wikipedia also says the same but I could swear Stan was Tony and Sean's(Traveller's Saints with Jon Sharp) dad. Edited June 24 by Andrew Vause Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fevnut 142 Report post Posted June 24 It's worth taking another look at the blog page because we have added loads more since the original posting! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Vause 228 Report post Posted June 24 How do I find it? Other than the one in the first post? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan S Taylor 9 Report post Posted June 24 Good to see Family names continue. Wasn't there ,also ,one if the Newloves who played for a short time for Rovers. Good to see the mention of the Harris Bros ,(Players not the printer who did the programmes,) was " soft centre Harris" any relation? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Vause 228 Report post Posted June 24 I think all the Newloves are mentioned in the blog Bryan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan S Taylor 9 Report post Posted June 24 Thanks for this. I'm not into Facebook etc.. UTR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Vause 228 Report post Posted June 24 I'm not, I just meant the blog on the first page of the post. Nah I'll never be a Facebooker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan S Taylor 9 Report post Posted June 24 Now read the original post from Fevnut Good see Family traditions continue. UTR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maureen T-k 607 Report post Posted June 24 (edited) 3 hours ago, Andrew Vause said: Graham and Billy definitely brothers, I've spoke to their other brother Ray about it. Billy was heartbroken for many years about his brother's death. Vaughan Thomas and Carl Cooler definitely cousins. Carl Dooler also related to Steve Dooler. Ikram Butt's brother Tony Butt played against Hull in 1991. Cyril Woolford was 'Choco's' dad. 'Choco' is Martyn's dad who has been a pro footballer with Scunthorpe, Bristol City, York. Maureen or some of the other people from Featherstone will know if Chris 'Whizzer' Welburn of the 83/84 season was any relation to Kenny Welburn. I'm sure Paul Coventry and Jamie Coventry are related. Mark and Corey Aston, father and son. David and Kevin Hobbs brothers. These I've mentioned may all be on your list it's just I can't see the list as I'm writing. Matthew and Paul Handforth 2008, Matthew making one appearance (1try) at Hilton Park, Leigh. Just as an aside for your future research, though Iva Ropati was from a huge Rugby dynasty, he is no relation whatsoever to Tangi Ropati. Apologies some are already in the list. I’ve replied to this earlier but it didn’t post for some reason. Jamie is Paul’s nephew I believe As for Chris and Ken, I’m not to sure on that one. Edited June 24 by Maureen T-k Quote Im Fev and im proud Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maureen T-k 607 Report post Posted June 24 On a side note Dave Downs who played a few games for us and was conditioner is our relation, he’s my Dads cousin once removed Quote Im Fev and im proud Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fevnut 142 Report post Posted June 24 59 minutes ago, Andrew Vause said: How do I find it? Other than the one in the first post? It's still the same page but I have done many updates of it. The link at the top will take you to the revised version Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Vause 228 Report post Posted June 24 Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Vause 228 Report post Posted June 24 I know they didn't all play for the first team but are Jamie, Andy, or Dave Cording related? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Vause 228 Report post Posted June 24 I'm sure there are some Barkers that were related too. Maybe be Pete and Alan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Vause 228 Report post Posted June 24 (edited) Jack and Luke Briscoe are another pair of brothers that have turned out. I think that there will be quite a few instances of in-laws too. Steve Evans and Gary Siddall were in-laws at one bit. Edited June 24 by Andrew Vause Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fevnut 142 Report post Posted June 24 1 hour ago, Andrew Vause said: I know they didn't all play for the first team but are Jamie, Andy, or Dave Cording related? It's Eric and Ray. I got to know Jamie quite well when he worked for the Fev Foundation. He was not related to the others but whether Eric and Ray are related I don't know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fevnut 142 Report post Posted June 24 1 hour ago, Andrew Vause said: I'm sure there are some Barkers that were related too. Maybe be Pete and Alan. Possibilities amongst the Barkers: Alan, Nigel, George, Peter and Steve. Does anyone know if and how these are related. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooleboy 878 Report post Posted June 24 2 hours ago, fevnut said: Possibilities amongst the Barkers: Alan, Nigel, George, Peter and Steve. Does anyone know if and how these are related. Peter and Alan are brothers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
