I am researching the Howard family from Partington in Cheshire. James Howard was born in 1847, his father was Joseph Howard. According to family information, James Howard worked at Dunham Massey, a Stately Home in the early 1870's. Towards the mid 1870's James moved to the Liverpool area and married Christina Pennington. James worked as a carter and rumour has it he used to stop at every pub along the Dock Road in Liverpool, leaving his horse and cart waiting outside for him. James and Christina had several children,Christina, born in 1877, Thomas,1878, Harriet,1879, Margaret, 1883 and Frederick born in 1888. The family lived in the Bootle area for many years, if anyone has any information could you please get in touch.