I have done a lot of research of late on these two names, mainly the latter, a name once quite common in and around Colne/Marsden : just look at MANCKNOWLES in the Colne register on Lancashire OPC.
HIGGINs were of Ethersall in Lt Marsden, MANCKNOWLES of Townhouse in Gt Marsden, also of Foulridge. In my history anyway.
I may have an article on my MANCKNOWLES in a family history journal in the next few months. In the meantime, I would be pleased to share information with anyone who has these names. Mine are 1640 back !! But in the process I have picked up information on more recent times.
Rex
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