The Catley's listed below, were if I have it right, the descendants of William
Catley and Elizabeth Ranns.
Source: : LDS Vital Reords - Goxhill, LIN (1738-1906)
1896 jun 08: Elizabeth Ann Catley = Sowersby Jacklin
Par: George Frederick Catley : Walter Jacklin
1903 dec 24: Annie Maria Catley = Ernest Jacklin
Par: George Frederick Catley : Walter Jacklin
Goxhill is about 14 miles from Scunthorpe so I wonder if......?
Source: BBC Lincoln - Famous 'Yellowbellies'
Tony Jacklin was born in Scunthorpe on 7th July, 1944. He came from a working
class family. He trained as a steel worker, but it was evident from an early age
that his real passion was for golf.
He played at lunchtimes and in the evening and was spotted at the golf club by a
local solicitor who offered him a job. This was a fantastic offer as the company
allowed him to take every afternoon off to practice his golf.
In 1962, Jacklin turned professional and seven years later won the Open - the
first British player to win in 18 years. In itself this was a fantastic
achievement, but the following year he won the US Open and became the first
player to hold both titles at the same time.
First Brit to win the US open in over 70 years
Tony was the first Briton to win the US Open for over 70 years. He gained a
place in the heart of the nation and also an O.B.E. for his efforts.
For many however, Jacklin's ultimate achievement was still to come. In 1985 he
captained the team that brought the Ryder Cup back to Europe after a 28 year
absence. Two years later he led the Europeans to victory again, this time on
American soil - a first for the European team.
Tony now lives in the United States where he competes in the US Seniors Tour as
well as spending time on some of his other hobbies which include hunting,
fishing and marquetry.
David Meredith
Nottingham