Well I must congratulate a place, that until very recently I never knew existed, having its' very own website. Well done and well presented. Now you may wonder why a stranger is sending email to Gnosall in deepest rural Staffs and the answer is that I am attempting to research my wife's family history. Her maiden name is Boughey and I hope that strikes a chord with some, if not all, of you ! This surname is not very common and originated in the north Staffs / Shropshire area. There are very few Bougheys to be found outside Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cheshire and there is a very good chance that most of them are related to a common ancestor not too far back in history. I believe that Aqualate Hall was/is owned by the Boughey's and that is not very far from Gnosall. Does anyone know anything about Aqualate Hall, the Boughey's, Forton anything ? Any information would be gratefully appreciated. James Halligan.

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