Ormesher/Huyton Family of Westhead

With thanks to the family of the late Audrey June Bibby for this collection.

From the Ormskirk Advertiser March 14th 1889

A Wonder to behold

There is at present in the neighbouring village of Westhead, in the greenhouse of Mr. Edward Ormesher, a rose tree that has made remarkable growth and which is well worthy of an inspection by those interested in horticulture.

The rose, Marechal Niel, was purchased 4 years ago from Mr. Brown, and now covers a space nearly 600 square feet in area.  Last year upwards of 1100 blooms were cut, and this year it is expected that at least 2000 flowers will be brought to perfection.

We had often heard of the tree but this week we paid a visit, and we have no hesitation in repeating the words of Mr. Ormesher, that it is a wonder to behold.

The greenhouse has already been specially doubled in size for this rose, and we understand that it will be further enlarged this year.  The owner is justly proud of his rose, and accordingly is pleased to exhibit it to any one desirous of seeing it.

The daughters of James and Margaret Ormesher of Westhead:

• Mary Ormesher born 1873 (This is not the Mary Ormesher who was murdered in 1956)
• Elizabeth Anne Huyton (nee Ormesher).  Known as Cissy.  Born 1874, daughter of James Ormesher and Margaret Williams.  Married to Walter Huyton.  Died 1960 aged 86.

Margaret Ormesher born 1877 died 1962 (This is not Margaret Ormesher who was murdered in 1956)

Emily Ormesher born 1881 died 1977, Hoylake, Cheshire.  Married Harold Stead Roberts (1880-1961) in 1905.