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Wilkinson/Stanborough in Whitehaven, UK

Zebedee650 — 10 Jun 2008 9:09:25 GMT

I'm looking for anyone who knows anything about my Grandmother or her parents. My Grandmother was called Nora Wilkinson and lived from 01.06.28. - 1962. Her parents were Jane (nee Stanborough) and William Wilkinson who I think died in an explosion at the Haig Pit in Whitehaven in 1931, aged 24. Jane went on to remarry and have more children. This is virtually all I know, so any information would be great.
Many thanks.

Gilpin (de Gylpyn) Family

cookerl31 — 29 Jan 2002 9:20:54 GMT

Looking to exchange information on the Gilpin's (de Gylpyn) of Kentmere Hall, Westmoreland. Specifically Edwine Gilpin, b. abt. 1475, and his wife Maragaret Layton of Delemaine, dau. of Thomas Layton of Delemaine and Maragaret Tunstall, married abt. 1505, ten children. Margaret Layton was a descendant of John of Gaunt (1340-1399), who is related through both of his parent's to Charlesmagne, Alfred the Great and William the Conqueror.

Gilpin Line

foots49 — 3 Oct 2008 9:18:47 GMT

I just found a book, printed 1885, that states: Thomas Gilpin, of Mill Hill, (son of Bernard and Dorothy Ayrey), of the parish of Eaton, near the town of Lancaster, or of a parish of that name in Westmoreland, near Lancashire.

Bernard Gilpin, eldest son and heir of Martin, married Dorothy Ayrey, and is said to have had eleven children; of them we have the names of the following: 1. William, eldest son and heir. 2. Martin. 3. Francis. 4. Samuel. 5. Arthur. 6. Randolph. 7. Allen. 8. Thomas.

As you can see there is no date or place information for birth or death, except for a place called Mill Hill.

Thomas is my 9th Great-grandfather and Bernard my 10th. Can someone help me find where Mill Hill is or was and add any date or marrriage information?

Thanks, Dan

William Braithwaite from Kendal

PhilMoreau18 — 15 Sep 2008 10:28:04 GMT

My 5xgt grandfather,William Braitwaite was apparently born in Kendal circa 1773-1776 but in 1807 he wed a Sarah Bate in Middlewich,Cheshire. Sarah was from Worcestershire

I have found him in the various census 1841 onwards but wonder if there are any Kendal parish registers on line or CD where I might get some further clues as to his parents or background.

Two of his children were given the name Barnet as a second name so possibly this is another clue?

He was also quite a wealthy man as he is down as a Proprietor of houses in the 1841 census. I wonder did he make his money in Kendal or Middlewich. Does anyone of any connection between Kendal and Middlewich?

Bowness family of Bland House, Orton, 19th century

S Bennett — 26 Feb 2005 2:33:59 GMT

I am looking for information on the Bowness family who lived at Bland House, ORTON, Westmoorland in the 19th Century

looking for birth records of George Atkinson and Mary Dockery bothof Windermere

hildab111 — 3 Sep 2008 9:52:31 GMT

were married at St Martins Church Windermere in 1802 would like to find birth records of above couple who had 3 sons John, Robert and William who went to live in Gateshead and South Shields their other son James remained in Windermere and was a Coal Agent

Roger Alderson/Mary Ann Faint.

wbrechin — 25 Aug 2008 4:53:54 GMT

Would some one kindly look for any children born to Roger Alderson and his wife Mary Ann Faint married 1814,Westmorland,England.

Also any information of the parents of mary Ann Faint and Roger Alderson, I think both were born Westmorland.

Kind regards
Janet Brechin
Australia.

Thomas Mason born 1848 in Dent

flowerpotloz — 29 Aug 2008 9:21:36 GMT

I am trying to find some details about Thomas Mason born in Dent around 1848/49 his parents both died @ Rayside in Dent 1850 and left Thomas and his brother David orphan's they were brought up by their grandfather Thomas Harker also of Dent. I can trace him back to 1861 and then the trail gones blank I would love any information Thankyou Donna

Gilbert HAYHURST

dmwishart — 21 Apr 2006 4:45:52 GMT

Searching for Gilbert Hayhurst line and related families at Lyvenet,Morland; Penrith; Milthorpe; & Whittington, etc, including Steve & Marion Hayhurst. Any help or leads appreciated. Thanks.

Simpson, Bracken - Kirkby Stephen 1715 - 1777

grisjambon — 19 Aug 2008 8:47:54 GMT

Hi. I'm looking for the marriage of Anthony Simpson (b. abt 1715) to Alice Bracken, believed to be 1st May 1736. Their children were all baptised Kirby Stephen but I can't find the marriage. Thanks.

desperately need help info on WHELPDALE from Westmorland

Lynne — 10 May 2004 11:32:02 GMT

Hi,
Need help in locating my roots in Westmoreland.
John William Whelpdale born about 1808 in Westmorland. Moved to Monk Hesleden and is in census there 1841 married to Mary Moffat.
Would like to know name of John's father and mother and any info.
Thank you. Waiting in anticipation.
~Lynne

Waller and Hutchinson info

RobertDodgson38 — 11 Aug 2008 10:42:55 GMT

I descend from a Robert Waller and Sarah Hutchinson, both born in the 1760's and 1770's in the Kirkby Stephen area.
I am interested in ancestors of these people.
Please contact me off site at rdodgson@cogeco.ca.

census look up please Stainmore 1841, 1861

Lynne — 14 Feb 2005 12:02:23 GMT

Could you please help me. I am researching my ancestors who lived at Old Blue Grass or BlueGrass, Stainmore on the North side of Argill Beck.

Ann Whelpdale or Ann MASON born Brough
William Whelpdale
John Whelpdale
also
Elizabeth DENT
of Blue Bell, Stainmore:
John Dent
Mary Ann WHELPDALE
Any other Whelpdale's in and around North Stainmore.

thank you very much.

Kendal Parish Records

JMills1838 — 8 Aug 2008 1:33:21 GMT

In Kendal parish marriage records I have John Barrow "BTP" and Mary Noble "B", married 30 Mar 1815. At first I thought the initials referred to their home parish, but can't find a parish name to match. The FHL microfilm #973139 does not provide a key. Would anyone know what the initials stand for? Maybe it's not a village, but "Baptized this parish"? Thank you for any help.

DENT family of Kendal

Dent — 8 Apr 2005 9:17:50 GMT

My grandfather was charles dent who married mary ann casson.He was born 1859 in kendal and lived in yard 8 on highgate. He had a number of sons and daughters among them my father Thomas who was apparently estranged from the rest of the family. I am seeking anyone who can provide me with further information.

Thomas Mark and Isabella Jackson, Sandside 1841

heatherlaw_1 — 28 Jul 2008 2:50:17 GMT

> Just wondering if there is anyone out there who could help me trace either
> of these two. They are my great great grandparents - in 1841 in Haverbrack
> Westmorland. In 1851 Isabella (nee Jackson) is still there, still down as
> married, but no sign of Thomas. I can find no trace of a marriage between
> them, so assume they didn't marry, but did have several children between
> them. The only thing I definitely know about Thomas is that he WASN'T born
> in Westmorland. Although he did live there at one time. I can find no trace of a death for him. There is a Thomas
> Mark who went to Australia in the 1850s gold rush, he seems to have married
> in Liverpool in 1858, and then named his children the same names as "my"
> Thomas named his. But I have no way of proving if they are one and the same
> man, or not. Anyone out there able to help??
> Thanks very much!

Brownrigg Westmorland census lookup 1841/1851

CoreenSpelman64 — 28 Jul 2008 2:46:30 GMT

Could anyone possibly look up the 1841 and 1851 census for Westmorland England please.
I am looking for a John Brownrigg aged 2yrs on 1841 and his Mother Margaret Brownrigg.John was born 1839 in Morland West morland England,he has no father listed on his birth certificate,but the birth was registered by a Thomas Brownrigg
and where the adress should be listed it just had Thomas Brownrigg as YEOMAN Occupier,does anyone know what a Yeoman occupier would have been.I am also looking for a Thomas Dent Fothergill in either the Westmorland or Cumbria area,around the same time,the reason being is Thomas Dent Fothergill shows up on John Brownriggs Marriage certificate as Johns father,so whether John found out that Fothergill was his father later on or whether Fothergill may have been his step father I don`t know,but any help with these look ups would be much apreciated,I am in Liverpool so don`t have any access to Westmorland or cumbria census.I do know that by 1881 John Brownrigg was in Liverpool.If anyone needs help from the 1881 census I will gladly look it up for you.please email me.
kerry@kspelman.freeserve.co.uk

Cockney sparrow alias mickey

Su_Bramley — 7 Jul 2004 11:51:15 GMT

Trying despreately to contact cockney sparrow alias mickey who is the direct descendant of John Warrener Bell born 1826 Burton in Kendal westmoreland. I have an extensive tree to share with you on the Bells / redheads from westmoreland and Lancs.

please contact me direct as i believe you have hit the same brick wall as i did in 1999 - i think i have finally cracked it with a little help from fellow genealogists one being Pauline Aldridge with whom you have been in contact before. my email is s.bramley1@btinternet.com

many thanx
su bramley nee bell)

Need look-up in Ravenstonedale records

JesusisLord116 — 29 May 2008 11:50:16 GMT

Thanks in advance for any help.

Rachel Stubbs died after 1780 (I have records through that year). I'm wondering if it was 1819, but that might be a wild goose chase. Wife of William. Probably Ravenstonedale, but possibly Kendal. I'm VERY interested in her birth date and parentage, too, so am hoping that death cert might have that info.

Also, William Stubbs (son of William & above-mentioned Rachel Armstrong Stubbs) was married between 1780 and 1798. Probably in Ravenstonedale. I'd love to know his wife's name and their marriage date (and anything else in the register, of course).

Again, thanks for your time, if you're going to look through the Ravenstonedale records anyway. I have a CD with all parish records from 1571-1780. If I can help you in return, I'd be more than glad to look something up.

Janis
Ohio, USA

Douthwaite / Jordan family history

margaretscope66 — 8 Nov 2007 1:36:18 GMT

Hi
Iwould like to talk to someone about my family.
My father and eleanor were cousins.I cycled with sons George and Jack about 1946 in Stockton.
Iam Thomas Henry Jordan

Thornborrow in Orton, Tebay, Ravenstonedale areas

lt4 — 2 Feb 2005 12:41:21 GMT

Thornborrow(including spelling variations) in the ORTON Tebay Ravenstonedale area of Westmoreland from 1400 to 1900

Compston in Kendal

Jill Pilkington — 16 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for Compston in Westmorland, specifically Kirkby Stephen and Kendal.
Edward Compston chr 1769
Agnes Compston chr 1816 married John Pilkington 1841 in Leigh Lancs.

Need Help reading a Westmorland town name (1851 census) Labrow family name

mertmoed — 14 May 2008 2:45:52 GMT

I am trying to find out any info on Thomas Labrow born around 1790 in Westmorland. He and his wife Ann are listed in the 1851 census. His wifes name might be Ann Scott. I believe they might be the parents of Thomas Scott Labrow born in 1814 in Susgill, Westmorland.

I can't make out the town that he was born in on the census. Is it Londonthorpe, Westmorland??? I would like to see the parish records for that town to find out who his parents were. Below is the census record.

Any help would be great!!!!

Mike

Haygarth

haygarth12 — 23 May 2008 8:17:10 GMT

My husbands oldest,known ancestor was a James Haygarth born (1802)in Ravenstonedale.Are there any other Haygarths recorded in Ravenstonedale?

1841 and 1891 census: Ravenstonedale, Place & HOH Names

JesusisLord116 — 28 Jul 2008 2:33:36 GMT

I have also done a complete chart on all place names and Heads of Households listed in 1841 and 1891 censuses for Ravenstonedale. If you're interested in the three-column PDF file, please just reply to this.

1891 census: Ravenstonedale--list of place names and HOH

JesusisLord116 — 28 Jul 2008 2:41:45 GMT

1891 UK Census: Ravenstonedale, Westmorland. Transcribed from original images. May 2008. (I have this in a two-column table in PDF format. If you'd like that instead, please just reply to this thread.) This is a complete list of Place/House Names and Heads of each household (only the heads are listed here). All four angles are listed, as taken in the census (Districts 8-10).

NAME OF PLACE OR HOUSE, HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD

DISTRICT 8 (Town End Angle)
Coldbeck, Thomas Hunter
King’s Head Inn, John Dent
Coldbeck, John Butt
Coldbeck, Thomas Hunter
Coldbeck, John Thompson
Garshill, John Pratt
Garshill, Thomas Johnston
Garshill, Edmund Buck
Vicarage, Robert W. Metcalfe
Town, Lawrence Christie
Town, Robert Alderson
Black Swan Inn, John Richardson
Town, James Fawcett
Town, Henry Eglin
Town, William Thompson
Town, William Pace
Town, Richard Hunter
Town, Thomas Potter
Town, Mary Clayton
Town, John Birtle
Town, Elizabeth Wolmsley
Town, William Grisdale
Town, Catherine Guy
Town, Agnes Dawson
Town, William Handlay
Town, Phoebe Shaw
Town, Edward Bainbridge
Town, Richard Bell
Croft House, Edward Beck
Elm Lodge, Thomas A. Metcalfe-Gibson
Town, John Beck
Town, Mary Leach
Town, Nancy Thompson
Town, Ann Birtle
Town, Michael Wilkinson
Town, Edmund Cowperthwaite
Town, Edward Rudd
Town, John Blades
Town, Richard Banks
Town, John Whitfield
Town, Allan Dodd
Town, Elizabeth Campbell
Town, John Harrison
Town, Robert Nicholson
Town, Ann Bradberry
Town, Jane Milner
Town, Benjamin Hewetson
Town, Joseph Whitelock
Town, Matthew Birtle
Town, Robert Whitfield
Town, Elizabeth Stubbs
Town, Ann Handley
Town, Joseph Wearmouth
The Manse, Charles Illingworth
Town, William Birtle
Town, John Beck
Town, Richard Shepherd
Town, Joshua Brunskill
Town, Eleanor Haygarth
Town, Robert Birtle
Town, John A. Leach
Town, Robert Blackett
Town, Richard Potter
Town, William Braithwaite
Artlegarth, Henry Beck
Hill View, Anthony R. Fawcett
Raw Foot, George Airey
Piper Hole, John Bell
Lockholme, Anthony G. Capstick
Lockholme Hall, Joseph Capstick
Stouphill Gate, James Knewstubb
Cross Bank, John Dickinson
Lockholme Head, George Law
Ellergill, William Buxton
Street Farm, William Bradberry
The Street, William Nevison
Whith House, Robert Nelson
Low Stennerskeugh, George Todd
Low Stennerskeugh, Thomas Capstick
High Stennerskeugh, Peter Hutchinson
High Stennerskeugh, James Bradberry
The Flass, William Fothergill
Tarn House, Ann Akrigg
Lythside, George Alderson
Lythside, Isabella Thompson
Brunt Hill, Elizabeth Hewetson
Crooksbeck, James Harker
Claylands, William Banks
Bleaflatt, Jane Bousfield
Ashfell, Joseph Wilson
Ashfell, John Robinson
Ashfell, James Metcalfe
Bowberhead, James Airey
Bowberhead, Holmes Handley
Slept in a Barn, David Wilson

DISTRICT 9 (Fell End Angle)
Cold Keld, Richard Shaw
Dovengill, Mary Parkin
Dovengill, Robert Hird
Elm Pot, Catharine Tunstall
Ash Pot, Mary Fawcett
Street Side, Thomas Askew
Greenslack, Annie Clark
Foggygill, Nathan Martindale
Brigg, Thomas Sanderson
Wray Green, James Fothergill
Tarn, John Fawcett
New House, John Hird
Needle House, Matthew Sedgwick
White Green, William King
Narthwaite, Isaac Handley
Narthwaite, Myles Jackson
Mountain View, Ralph Thompson
Adamthwaite, James Huck
Wandale, John Sedgwick
Wandale, John Huck
Murthwaite, William Dent
Murthwaite, John M. Martindale
Murthwaite, Thomas Brown
Murthwaite, William Hunter
High Sprintgill, Elizabeth Thexton
Low Sprintgill, William Thexton
Sandbed, Joseph Thexton
Studfold, James Fishwick

DISTRICT 10 (Newbiggin Angle)
Bridge House, Ann Garside
Coldbeck, Cuthbert Kirk
Coldbeck, James Christie
Coldbeck, Richard Burton
Coldbeck House, Anthony Metcalfe-Gibson
Greenside, George M. Beck
Greenside, Jonathan S. Grey
Greenside, Robert Lindsay
Greenside, James Winder
Greenside, Robert Thompson
Greenside, Joseph W. Ewbank
Greenside, Thomas Bainbridge
The Hole, “Uninhabited”
Beckstones, Henry Tunstall
Newbiggin, Stephen Milner
Newbiggin, Robert Walker
Newbiggin, Michael Talor
Newbiggin, John Darque
Newbiggin, Robert Murray
Newbiggin, Elizabeth Nelson
Newbiggin, Thomas Fothergill
Newbiggin, Matthew Bell
Newbiggin, William Steel
Newbiggin, Robert Mounsey
Newbiggin, Thomas Bousfield
Newbiggin, Thomas Walker
Newbiggin, Lucy Wharton
Newbiggin, Michael Thompson
Newbiggin, Elizabeth Harper
Newbiggin, Jane Fent
Newbiggin, Margaret Hunter
Oddfellows Arms (Pub), Irving Elliott
Newbiggin, Thomas Cowperthwaite
Newbiggin, Mary Cooper
Newbiggin, Edward Cooper
Newbiggin, Richard N. Carrick
Newbiggin, Thomas L. Buck
Newbiggin, William Murray
Newbiggin, Robert Bousfield
Newbiggin, Thomas Dixon
Newbiggin, Margaret Crowther
Newbiggin, William Airey
Newbiggin, Robert Hall
Newbiggin, William Buck
Causeway End, William Dixon
Whin Hall, Thomas Airey
Framrey Hill, Thomas Taylor
Framrey Hill, Elizabeth Taylor
Sandwath, Richard Beck
Hill Top, Ann Fothergill
Low Lane, Thomas Brown
Station House, “Uninhabited”
High Lane, Nathan Martindale
High Lane, John Ellis
High Lane, Thomas Hewetson
Brackenber, Joseph Richardson
Intack, John Bainbridge
The Cottage, John W. Fothergill
Brownber, John Fothergill
Brownber, John Woodhouse
Brownber John Beck
Bents, Thomas Calvert
Friersbotton, Robert Bousfield
Park House, Michael Moore

DISTRICT 10 (Bowderdale Angle)
Franmoor, Michael Taylor
The Lane, Ruth Chamely
The Lane, Thomas Harper
The Lane, Two “uninhabited”
Weasdale, James Wharton
Weasdale, Thomas Whitfield
Weasdale, “Uninhabited”
Weasdale, Robert Udale
Weasdale, Ann Dixon
Cowbank, William Wharton
Scarsykes, James Metcalfe
Bowderdale, John Allan
Bowderdale, Susannah Preston
Gars, Matthew A. Patterson
Wath, Jane Fothergill
Wath, James Akrigg
Riggend, John Raine
Dubbs, John Bellas
Dubbs, Robert Beck
Moss, Thomas Chapman

Lund/Hunter - Sedgwick/Heversham/Barrow/Ulverston/Tebay/Orton/Utah,USA

joanne1444 — 22 Oct 2003 8:56:52 GMT

Looking for any information on the descendants of Robert Lund (b.1777 Lodge Park, Clapham) who married Mary Wilson (b.1779 Heversham) 1804 at Helsington. They appear to have lived at Helsington and had 11 Lund children (Mary, Elizabeth aka Betsy/Betty, Richard, James, Agnes, John, Wilson, Fannie, Ann, Ellen & Robert). I am particularly interested in those that stayed in the Heversham, Sedgewick and Beathwaite Green areas, also Barrow, Ulverston, Tebay & Orton areas. Also am interested in finding out about Wilson Lund (b.1815 Bethnel Green), and his sister Ann Lund (b.1817 Heversham) who married Isaac Hunter in the parish of Heversham in 1840. Both emigrated to Utah, USA and converted to the Mormon faith. Their considerable numbers of children were born c.1840 onwards. Also, I have reason to believe that Fannie and probably Ellen went out to America too but have no proof of this as yet. Any info. on the Lund families or Ann Hunter (nee Lund) & Isaac Hunter would be welcome. I would also be happy to share what info. I have on these families. I can be contacted directly on my email address: joanne@penton.net.

Stubbs family in Parish Registers: Ravenstonedale, 1571-1780

JesusisLord116 — 28 Jul 2008 3:10:31 GMT

STUBBS
Entries in the Parish Registers of Ravenstonedale, Westmorland, England, involving the Stubbs surname.

Taken from a CD of Original Parish Records transcribed by Rev. R.W. Metcalfe and published in 1893.

I did not find any mention of the Stubbs name prior to 1723 (having searched the CD back to 1571).

The CD only contains records from 1571 through 1780. There ARE records after that, but I don’t have access to them.

Typed here with American style of dating (Month/Day/Year).
As always, with any transcribing, there may be errors or omissions, so use this only as a guide.

John Stubbs married Mary Fawcett 5-30-1723, John: “of Orton”, Mary: “of this Parish”

John, son of John & Mary Stubbs, christened 6-5-1724

John Stubbs, buried 4-14-1727, “of Town”

Mary Stubbs married George Burton on 8-26-1730

Mary, daughter of Thomas & Agnes Stubbs, christened on 3-16-1733, “of Bowderdale”

John, son of Thomas & Agnes Stubbs, christened, on 6-16-1735, buried on 3-26-1757, “of Town”, son of Agnes Stubbs, widow, at burial.

William, son of Thomas & Agnes Stubbs, christened on 10-16-1737

Joseph, son of Thomas & Margaret Stubbs, christened on 11-11-1739

John Stubbs married Margaret Stubbs on 3-22-1744, “both of this parish”

Agnes, daughter of Thomas & Agnes Stubbs, christened on 5-28-1744, buried on 3-6-1767. "First bap. in the N. Church", spinster at death.

Mary, daughter of John & Margaret Stubbs, christened on 1-10-1745

Christopher Stubbs married Jane Fothergill on 8-3-1746, Chr: “of Ormside Parish”, Jane: “of Stainmore in the
Parish of Brough”

John, son of John & Margaret Stubbs, christened on 4-10-1749

Margaret Stubbs married William Nelson 3-4-1751, “both of this Parish”

Thomas, son of James & Emmy Stubbs, christened on 4-16-1754, “of Town”

Mary Stubbs (made her mark) married Thomas Taylor on 7-13-1754, “by Banns, full age”, Wit: Row’d Postlethwaite & Rob’t Halton.

Thomas Stubbs married Isabel Hewetson, 4-13-1755, Banns, full age, marks, Thomas: “of town”, Isabel: “of Intack”, Wit: Robert Mounsey and Thomas Robinson.

Thomas Stubbs buried on 11-14-1755, Thomas the Younger “of Townhead”

Richard, son of James & Emmy Stubbs, christened on 12-28-1755, “of Town”

Thomas, son of Isabel Stubbs (widow), christened on 2-29-1756, “Intack”

John Stubbs married Margaret Wilson on 6-20-1756, John: “of Newbiggen”, Marg: “of Frear Bottom”, License, full age. Wit:
Tho’s Robinson, John Cowpland, Rob’t Mounsey, Henry Perkins.

William Stubbs married Margaret Coupland on 8-21-1756, Banns, c.p. (means both were single), William: made his mark, “of Lockholm”; Marg: made her mark, “of Town”. Wit: John Stubbs and William Fawcett.

Thomas Stubbs buried on 3-4-1757, “of Town”

Anne, daughter of William & Margaret Stubbs, christened on 6-3-1757, “of Town"

Richard, son of James & Emmy Stubbs, christened on 7-2-1758, “of Town”

Edward, son of John & Margaret Stubbs, christened on 2-8-1759

Mary, daughter of William & Margaret Stubbs, christened on 12-27-1759

William Stubbs married Rachel Armstrong on 1-29-1760, Banns, full age. She made her mark. Wit: William Shaw and
William Nelson.

Thomas, son of William & Rachel Stubbs, christened on 12-26-1760

Zilpah, daughter of John & Margaret Stubbs, christened on 11-2-1761, “of Ashfield" at christening, buried on 4-2-1763.

John, son of William & Margaret Stubbs, christened on 2-12-1762

William, son of James & Emmy Stubbs, christened on 3-19-1763

John, son of William & Margaret Stubbs, christened on 11-28-1763

Agnes Stubbs, buried on 1-28-1765, Widow.

James, son of William & Rachel Stubbs, christened on 7-13-1765 [only note from Janis Garcia, researcher who typed this on rootsweb: this was really “John”, not James]

Isabel Stubbs married Matthew Constantine on 1-13-1766, Banns, full age. She made her mark. Wit: John Constantine and William Fawcett.

James Stubbs, buried on 2-10-1766, “of Town”

Ruth, daughter of William & Margaret Stubbs, christened on 8-16-1766

Thomas, son of William & Margaret Stubbs, christened on 1-21-1769, “of Town”

Phinehas, son of John & Margaret Stubbs, christened on 10-25-1769

Joseph, son of William & Rachel Stubbs, christened on 7-8-1770

Isabel, daughter of William & Rachel Stubbs, christened on 12-8-1772, Father’s Occ: Carpenter

James, son of William & Margaret Stubbs, christened on 4-30-1775, buried on 10-30-1775, Father’s Occ: Tailor

William, son of William & Rachel Stubbs, christened on 6-3-1776, Father’s Occ: Carpenter

James, son of William & Margaret Stubbs, christened on 6-5-1777, Father’s Occ: Tailor

John Stubbs married Mary Milner on 12-7-1777, Banns, both single. Mary made her mark. John: 21yo. Mary: 23yo. John’s occ: Tailor. Wit: John Milner, Matthew Wilkinson and Ann Todd.

John Stubbs married Elizabeth Winder, 10-17-1779, Banns. J: 23yo. E: 20yo. Wit: Thomas Wilson and Matthew Wilkinson.

Ann, daughter of John & Elizabeth Stubbs, christened on 4-23-1780

Peggy, daughter of John & Mary Stubbs, christened on 7-8-1780

Saul and Fisher families Kirby Lonsdale Westmorland

LINDADUGDALE13 — 25 Apr 2008 6:41:12 GMT

Any information would be very useful

John Anderson b 1883

Kath_Murray — 28 Jul 2008 2:51:48 GMT

Hello

I have a few possible links for this gentleman but as yet have not found him!!

Originally I thought he was Scottish as he was reputed to have been in the Gordon Highlanders. I was given info of a soldier of this name at the thepvel memorial but this link has not been confirmed as he apparently was from Lerwick on the shetland Isles. Cannot find him..... This link was strong as both father & son were John. Gordon Highlanders... BUT wrong profession for father!!! Could have changed i suppose, but cannot find anything to confirm this link.

Anyway there were Anderson's living in Kendal in 1901. So I am going to try this route....hopefully I find a link closer to home!!

Thomas Anderson - plasterer or banker ( 2 entries for same address!! ) West View.

There was also a John Anderson I think but he was married and had a son aged 3 in 1901. SO NOT HIM....

There also a mention of a John anderson in Barrow/Ulverston area - but cannot find that info....

There is a possibility of a link in Cumberland = Wigton, Carlisle or Cleator Moor.

Somewhere there must be info on this gentleman BUT as yet - he is eluding discovery.

All I know for definite is...

He was born 1883 ( give or take dependant on month ) as he as 23 in December 1905.

He came to Kendal to work on the Library as a Stone Mason - at this time his father was also a Stone mason.

He married Margaret Bainbridge Halliwell in Kendal 24/12/1905.

He had 2 Children Thomas Leslie & Stella.

Anything to help find this illusive gentleman would be great as I have been trying everything for over 2 years....

Thanks in Anticipation.

Sarah Singleton born Kendal

PatriciaGraceP — 28 Jul 2008 2:52:33 GMT

Sarah Singleton was born in Kendal Westmoreland in 1783. I think her parents were Isaac and Martha (nee Park) who married in Millom 1764. Anyone ome across this family please? Many thanks

Joseph Teasdale location

jossclark1 — 28 Jul 2008 3:11:24 GMT

any details on joseph teasdale dob 1810 kirby steven

marriage to elizabeth ? when ? dob 1815stapleton cumberland

robert teasdale dob 1786 kirby steven

thanks in anticipation
joss

TYSON, MOSSOP, CUNNINGHAM 1850-1900

tysonr1 — 26 Mar 2006 2:11:38 GMT

Looking for any connections to TYSON, MOSSOP or CUNNINGHAM in the 1850-1900 time frame for WESTMORLAND.

Myles Tyson of Westmoreland,England

MarleneAnderson47 — 28 Jul 2008 2:56:19 GMT

I am trying to find out more about my great grandfahther Myles Tyson,born July 26,1840 in Westmoreland,England,He arrived in Killarney,Ont.Canada about 1858,where he met and married Catherine Solomon June 1874.They had 7 children named John,William,Edward,Margaret,(Hannah my grandmother)and Kate.Some of his children may have been named after some of his family members.If anyone can give me anymore information,I sure would appreciate it.Thankyou Marlene

CHAPMAN & THOMPSON in Kendal

VivienA78 — 14 Oct 2005 3:24:53 GMT

Trying to solve a mystery re Richard CHAPMAN born Nov.1852 Meal Bank, Kendal to single mother, Alice. I think his mum may have married Richard THOMPSON and brought him up as a THOMPSON, but can't prove it. He married under the name of Richard CHAPMAN. Richard snr was born ca.1832 in Kendal, Alice ca.1820 in ?Swaledale. Any details of CHAPMANs or THOMPSONs in Kendal in 1851 might help, or of course a marriage entry.

John Wharton, James Wharton

calloohcallay — 30 Aug 2007 8:32:45 GMT

I really have very little information. I am looking for kin of John Wharton of Sunbiggen - parish of Orten, County of Westmorland. There was a James Wharton as well. I have his name on an indenture from 1844-45. It is a very interesting document and I thought I would try to tie family to it. It seems John and James are quite popular names though.

If it says someone is of a place does that mean it is where they lived or does it refer to a birthplace?

Kara Smarz

Ellwoods in Westmorland

pdre_1 — 30 Jan 2006 9:43:23 GMT

I'd be very interested in contact with anyone looking at Kendal Ellwoods. The furthest back I've got is Daniel Ellwood, born in Kendal in 1730, married to Hannah Crewdson in 1758.

If anyone looking at Ellwoods has any knowledge of the family name "Hassall" I would be electrically interested: my family is riddled with that name. Where did it come from?

Regards to all -

Peter

Bensons Of High Green Troutbeck

colettebenson1 — 21 Aug 2005 9:12:28 GMT

I am researching my Benson ancestors of High Green Troutbeck 1700- to the present my line in a Michael & Agnes Dawson followed by a Noble an Agnes Huartson the later moved to Witherslack and are buried in the local churchyard.
Their son Noble Benson then came to Liverpool his occupation was a Baker he married an Elizabeth Starkie in 1860 and they had 4 children Noble and Thomas being the sons Thomas went on to marry a Mary Ellen Nagle in 1889 they had a daughter named Agnes who never married but had my father In Law in 1922 .

If anyone outhere recognises this family please get in touch.

Regards Colette Benson Southport Merseyside xx

Nathan Dickinson (Dickenson) Hodgson Stavely

ckennyau — 28 Feb 2008 6:02:23 GMT

In Australia Nathan Dickinson or Dickenson Hodgson name stands out like a sore thumb. The person can be easily spotted however trying to trace the family backwards has proven quite difficult and I would be grateful for any information that anyone has. I have included his descendant list and details of his 1st marriage as I would love to gain more information on Emma as she is the one that my line comes through. Thank you

PS It would be terrific if anyone can solve the riddle of the Dickinson middle name for me. Researching Westmorland there were so many people of both sexes who had it as a middle name it became quite confusing.

1. Nathan Dickenson Hodgson was born in 1862 in Stavely Westmorland and died in Jul. 1954 in Townsville, Qld. He married 1st Emma in 1880 in Skilsinugh Westmorland. He married 2nd Isabella Jackson in 1885 in Qld.
Other events in the relationship of Nathan Dickenson Hodgson and Emma
Separation

Children of Nathan Dickenson Hodgson and Emma
i. 2. Nathan Walter Hodgson was born on Jul. 8, 1883 in Skilsinugh, Westmorland, England and died on
Jul. 24, 1954 in Townsville, Qld.
Children of Nathan Dickenson Hodgson and Isabella Jackson
ii. 3. Florence Hodgson was born on Sep. 12, 1888 in Mount Morgan and died on Nov. 18, 1946 in
Townsville, Qld.
iii. 4. Nathan Hodgson was born in 1893 and died on an unknown date.
iv. 5. Isabella Hodgson Hodgson was born in 1896 and died in 1896 in Qld.

NELSONs of southern Westmorland

PeterFawcett77 — 15 Mar 2008 3:07:22 GMT

I am compiling a database of all NELSONs born (and residing) within southern Westmorland up to and including the 19th century. If you have a NELSON connection or relevant transcriptions I would love to hear from you.

col james lowther

dixieforrest48 — 12 Mar 2008 10:59:35 GMT

col james lowther born 23 2 1753..died 1837.tory polotition, westmorland mp 1775 1812, appleby 1812 1818, 4th cousin of james lowther 1st earl of lonsdale, has any one any thing to help me conneect the dots...babyduck...

Dobson from Kirby Lonsdale

Roberto Cardenas — 28 Oct 2003 2:58:34 GMT

I have in my house (Punta Arenas Chile) a silver cup, the first prize for some cattle fair in Kendal. It is very old (for my standards) with this inscription:

"The Kendall agricultural society to Mr. John Dobson of Bigging Hall in the township of Kirkby Lonsdale for the best horned bull of two years old and upwards. May 8, 1813".

I searched the web and I found John Dobson, farmer of Bigging Hall in this web site:

http://edenlinks.rootsweb.com/1gp/LONSDALEWARD/KLONS/KLONS_D...

However I could not finf any more information about him.

David and Agnes Ann Dobson emigrated from England to Chile in 1895 (details in http://ona.fi.umag.cl/~rcd/dobson). The grandfather of David, Richard, married in Kirby lonsdale. However I have not find any connection between him and John Dobson from bigging hall.

Anybody can help me with John Dobson from bigging hall?. I am looking for the name of his wife, children etc, anything.

Roberto.

Watson Ball

ryo55302 — 14 Oct 2007 11:58:31 GMT

Hi,
Could some please do a Lookup for a William Watson born Approx 1837 to William Watson and Margaret Ball?? Father was a Tailor in Kirby Stephens I think.
Kind Regards

Brenda

Armitstead and Houseman/Housman marriage

lisabrown6067 — 18 Feb 2008 10:18:32 GMT

I am trying to find the parish record for Robert Armitstead and Ellin Housman/Houseman. They were both living in Arkholme, Lancashire in 1749 when they married. I had another reference (not official) that said they were married in Clapham, but the only official info I can find is this:

Lancashire, Westmoreland: - Marriage Bonds, Deaneries of Lonsdale Kendal Furness and Copeland and Amounderness (Archdeaconry of Richmond), 1746-1755
Lancaster Marriage Bonds
Lancaster Marriage Bonds
L
County: Lancashire
Country: England
Armitstead, Robert, 23, schoolmaster & Ellen Housman, 21, both Arkholme 17 May 1749

I would like to find the actual parish record to see if more information is listed, i.e. actual marriage place, witnesses, parent's names etc.

Any help that would point me in the right direction would be appreciated.

Thank you,
Lisa

Agnes Airey (Nee Martindale) born 1851

denise1192 — 25 Sep 2007 3:22:10 GMT

Hi

Can anybody help with any info or pictures of Agnes Airey who used to live at Millerground Farm and when sold off moved to Bowness to run a sweet shop I think with her daughter also called Agnes born 1889.
Agnes was my G G Grandmother, her son Benjamin (born 1881) moved to Manchester to work for A.V.Roe around 1915-1920.

Thanks,
Denise
Manchester

Trying to find parents and siblings for John Alderson

AnthonyAlderson — 29 Jan 2008 12:14:46 GMT

Hi I am trying to get details of my gggrandfather John Alderson he was born in Yorkshire England in 1827 he was married to Bessie Hilder T Hope born 1822 Carlisle, Cumberland, England.Thsy had two sons Christopher Henry Metcalf Alderson born 1855 Aikton Cumberland, Farnborough, Kent, England my ggrandfather and Hope Alderson born 1856 Acton, Cumberland, England

Mary Faint

wbrechin — 30 Jan 2008 1:05:30 GMT

Hoping some one may be able to help on this mary Faint.

Could some one find the marriage in Great Musgrave of Mary Faint ,Ch: 26 May 1782,Great Musgrave,Westmorland. (Parents: George Faint and Mary Gregson)

I would be most gratfull for any information.
Kind Regards
Janet BrechinAustralia.

Nellie Stubbs/Alderson Ravenstonedale

jsygurl — 14 Oct 2007 6:47:53 GMT

I have a death certificate for a Nellie Alderson died on 4 May 1931 aged 77 in Coldbeck, Ravenstonedale. She is described as widow of George Alderson a retired farmer, and the death was recorded by her brother Edward Stubbs.

This is not the Nellie Alderson in my family - so if anyone wants the certificate I can send it to them. My email is jsygurl[at]hotmail[dot]com.

Looking for old address's

StephenHale77 — 3 Jan 2004 10:58:38 GMT

Looking for either new address's of the following or pictures or discriptions of where they were.

1851 census Pear Tree Cottage Captain French Lane Kendal

1861 Bank Top Kendal

1861 Bank View Kendal

1861 Castle Park House

Thorns Underbarrow poss now called Greenriggs

1881 census 1 Airthwaite Kendal

Regards Steve

Stricklands of Crosthwaite and Lyth

kath909 — 15 Nov 2007 10:05:41 GMT

My husband is the son of Arthur Strickland,youngest son of James Strickland and his wife, Margaret Alderson. Although I have managed to get back a good way with the Stricklands, I am having trouble finding details of Margaret's parents. I would be pleased to hear from anyone connected with the family and would be pleased to share my information.
kath

Stilling family of Kendal

FGrimshaw — 28 Oct 2007 11:54:14 GMT

Hi
I'm looking for info on Joseph Stilling and his wife Betsey (aka Betty and Elizabeth) who were born in Kendal around 1820. I can't find them on the 1851 census.
Their children were:
William Stilling born 1839
John Stilling born 1842
Thomas Stilling born 1845
Mary Ann Stilling born 1848
Rebecca Stilling born 1852 (later married a George Beckett)
Esther Stilling born 1855
Sarah Jane Stilling born 1860
Jane Stilling born 1861
Elizabeth Stilling born 1865

(dates are approximate, and I'm not even sure if Sarah Jane and Jane are one and the same person)

Any information much appreciated.

Ronald Kelly

Kath_Murray — 16 Nov 2007 10:18:41 GMT

Hello

Does anyone know anything about Ronald b circa 1937 in the Rinkfield area of Kendal.

He married a Christine Drummond in Kendal in circa 1957 & they moved to Glasgow.

They had 3 children - Martin, Louis or Lewis & Mary.

They moved away from Glasgow in the 1960's but no forwarding address.

Thank you

Search for Margaret Robinson

rice809 — 5 Nov 2007 3:35:14 GMT

I am looking for any information about Margaret Robinson, mother of Elizabeth Robinson. She gave birth to Elizabeth in the Milnthorpe workhouse on 1 Feb 1869 and gave her up for adoption. I do not know the father of Elizabeth (it is not on the birth cert) and I do not know any more info about Margaret. She was probably born in Westmorland in about the late 1840's or early 50's. There are 2 Margaret Robinson's listed on the census for the workhouse in 1881 but I don't know if either of these women are her as she was not on the 1871 census there.
Any info would be appreciated.

Search for John Hugill

Paul Hugill — 6 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for a John Hugill, born late 1775/early 1776, probably in Westmorland, or possibly the extreme western part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, or northern Lancashire.

Singleton Family

PatriciaGraceP — 10 Oct 2007 3:28:10 GMT

Isaac Singleton and his wife Martha had 4 children: Mary ch 1783 William ch 1785 and Martha ch 1780 and the daughter I am most interested in Sarah ch 1783 - all were christened in Kendal Westmorland. Sarah had a child out of wedlock when she was about 17 and called her son Isaac and he was chrostened in Cartmel Fell in 1800. I have no idea what happened to Sarah - did she keep her son (have a feeling she did) and did she marry and start anoher family. Isaac is on he 1841 census living in Low Wood Upper Holker and is a gunpowder maker - he lives with his wife and family - what happened to his mother - any ideas how I can find her please? Many thanks - Pat

William Sleddall of Kendal

HoppLisa — 16 Apr 2006 7:37:36 GMT

I am tracing my Sleddall family of Kendal. Particularly, I am looking for the families of the children of William Sleddall and Elizabeth Holme who married abt. 1798 in New Hutton. They had five children: Elizabeth b. abt. 1799, Mary b. abt. 1802, John b. abt. 1803, William b. abt. 1805, and then my gr-gr-gr grandfather, Thomas b. abt. 1813. Thomas married Mary Sewell and died a young man in Carlisle, Co. Cumberland on 6 Oct. 1843. Thomas had two daughters, Mary Theresa and Elizabeth. His brothers John and William did not produce any heirs so the Sleddall name ended with this generation for me. I have been trying to find what happened to the sisters Mary and Elizabeth, but both ladies married men with common surnames so a meaningful search is difficult. Elizabeth married George Lockwood on 1 June 1825 in Kendal, but I have no other information. Mary married George Wright on 8 Oct. 1831 in New Hutton, and they had three sons, George Sleddall Wright, John Hall Wright, and William Sterling Wright. I know the names of these children because they were mentioned in the obituary of John Sleddall who was the last of the five Sleddall children to pass away on 18 April 1887 in Ulverston. I was hoping someone has more information on the two Sleddall sisters, Elizabeth and Mary, or if anyone would kindly find them on the 1841 Census. I have tried searching the 1861 Census with no luck at all using the 1837Online web site. When I visited Kendal several years ago, I had the opportunity to locate the obituary of John Sleddall, benefactor the the Sleddall Alms Houses in Kendal. If anyone is local, I would certainly love to know whether or not an obituary exists for the brother William Sleddall who died 24 Oct .1870 (and buried in the St. Stephen's Church cemetery). Any replies would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Lisa Hopp
Seattle, WA

Family history

lesleyk56 — 19 Dec 2004 7:07:25 GMT

Any info relating to William Prickett of Tranthwaite Hall Underbarrow & his second wife, Ann Douthwaite, (1870-1900)would be much appreciated, thanks.

ibis works football team

derekmenzies — 25 Jun 2007 7:46:45 GMT

i have a photo of this team when they won i think the westmoreland cup in 1963 my grandfather was an office bearer would like some info if poss about the team names etc
cheers derek from france

James Simpson and Hannah Cleasby

joan — 13 Sep 2006 8:18:56 GMT

Hi,
I am looking for anyone with a link to James Simpson and Hannah Cleasby who married in Kendal 1779. any information greatly appreciated
Kind Regards

John Hayhurst 1843 Lambrigg Crosthwaite Parish

Don_Muirhead — 15 Sep 2007 5:01:16 GMT

A GGrandfather born Lambrigg according to 1861 and 1871 Census. I'm looking for information on Hayhurst families from that area and timeframe. His death record (Canada) indicates he was born 10 Jun 1843 but no parents are listed.

Cheers!!!

Don Muirhead
Port Dover, ON CA

Thomas TOMLINSON

Karen — 19 Apr 2005 12:06:54 GMT

Looking for more information on Thomas TOMLINSON and his family. He had a daughter, Isabella, born in Kendal in 1852. She married James MACHELL in Kendal on 10 Oct 1868. Who was Thomas' wife? Were there any other children?

John Wharton, James Wharton

calloohcallay — 30 Aug 2007 8:32:47 GMT

Thomas Foxcroft and Johanna Garnett

Paul_Foxcroft — 30 Aug 2007 6:44:32 GMT

In Heversham church yard I came across the grave of Thomas Foxcroft with the following inscription:-

In Memory of Thomas Foxcroft Who Died 28 November 1805 Aged 24
This Stone Was Errected By His Friend Johanna Garnett

Does anyone have any information as to the relationship of Thomas to Johanna, or how Thomas died.

Paul

Pearson Family

Lois Pearson — 16 Dec 2003 8:35:28 GMT

Robert Pearson born 21 Feb 1846, Stroth, Westmoreland, Eng.
his wife Mary was born 1846 Liverpool, Lancs. Eng. They had 13 children - Sarah, William, Robert, Catherine, Emma, John, Agnes, Elizabeth, Anne, Lillian, Edward, plus 2 unknown. Any info on anyone in this family.

Daniel Pearson born Kendal c1833

davajp18 — 10 Aug 2007 10:00:44 GMT

Trying to find any details of Daniel Pearson or his parents. Daniel was baptised 6 Oct 1833, mother was Ellen or Eleanor Pearson. Father may have been George (a smith). In 1841 Daniel is in Kendal Workouse with several other Pearsons but by 1861 he is married and living in Preston with his brother Thomas Dixon - maybe his mother remarried ? Daniel may have also had a sister Mary baptised 10 April 1831 also in workhouse in 1841.
Any help greatly appreciated.
regards
David Pearson

John Anderson

Kath_Murray — 18 Aug 2007 4:19:36 GMT

Hello
I'm trying to trace my Gr Grandfather his name was JOHN ANDERSON & he was born in c1883.

His father was also John Anderson.

As far as I know John (younger) was a stone mason.

He worked on the Carnegie Library built in KENDAL, WESTMORELAND, ENGLAND where he met my Gr Grandmother (Margaret Bainbridge Halliwell)& they married 24th DEC 1906.

He had 2 children - Stella (my grandmother - now deceased) & Lesley (son - deceased I think)

He was in the Gordon Highlanders & killed in 1st Battle of the Somme 1916.If I have the right J Anderson( found on CWG ) His Service Number was 1349 & he enlisted in Aberdeen. His birth place was Lerwick on that site but no record of him can be found there...

There may have been links with LERWICK Shetland/ or not....

Can anyone help

Please.

Simpson/Cleasby

joanfrances19 — 12 Aug 2007 11:29:16 GMT

Hi Westsmith
Thanks for writing. James and Hannah certainly did have a son Daniel everything you have said fits apart from Daniels wife: maiden name 'Layland' not 100% about that but she was called Ann and one of their sons Joseph 'was' born Kendal 1826 I am pretty sure he imigrated to USA? To my knowledge he had 6 siblings all born Skipton so I would be keen to hear from you again
Very Best Wishes
Joan

Borrowdale Family Tree

ramb2 — 27 Aug 2004 7:08:02 GMT

I am researching my branch of the family tree but I have got stuck on the parents of Joseph Borrowdale Christened 18th March 1801 at Saint Micheals in Appleby, Westmorland.
As far as I can make out his mother was Mary Borrowdale
(Borradale), Born about 1758, I would like to know who her parents were, when and who did she marry and any other info that I can find would be appreciated,
Many thanks in advance.

Martin/Davis

kerrydavis26 — 8 Aug 2007 2:48:11 GMT

Looking for any connection with relatives of John Davis or Edith Martin. Married in Kirkdale in 1930. We think John (Father) was a farm labourer. Three sons - John Henry and Brian born 1935 (possibly twins) and Michael in 1938. All three went to orphanage around 1941 - possibly Staveley and then all seperated. Have a death record for an Edith Davis/Martin for 1941 so possibly why they had to go to orphanage. Any info on orphanage or family appreciated.

James Corbett / Marion Herkes of Westmoreland

nspacinsky — 2 Aug 2007 6:54:14 GMT

I have the following research on James Corbett and Marion Herkes up until the England 1901 Census.

Any addtional information on these members and their descents would be appreciated.

Descendants of George Corbett

1 George Corbett b: Abt. 1798 Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland
.. +Janet Smith b: Abt. 1802 Borthwick, Midlothian, Scotland m: 19 Nov 1823 Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland
..... 2 James Corbett b: Abt. 1834 Dalwilington, Ayreshire, Scotland d: Aft. 03 Apr 1901
......... +Marion Herkes b: Abt. Mar 1837 Yester, East Lothian, Scotland m: 01 Dec 1857 Ormiston, East Lothian, Scotland d: Aft. 03 Apr 1901
............ 3 John Corbett b: Abt. 1859 Donegal, Ireland
............ 3 George Corbett b: 28 Jan 1860 Ormiston, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland
............ 3 James Corbett b: Abt. 1862 Donegal, Ireland
............ 3 Euphemia Corbett b: 22 Oct 1864 Donegal, Ireland
............ 3 William Corbett b: Abt. 1869 Kirkby-Lonsdale, Westmorland, England d: 20 Apr 1916
............ 3 Janet Corbett b: 20 Aug 1871 Kirkby-Lonsdale, Westmorland, England
............ 3 Albert Corbett b: Abt. 1874 Kirkby-Lonsdale, Westmorland, England
............ 3 Aileen Corbett b: 30 Jan 1876 Kirkby-Lonsdale, Westmorland, England
............ 3 Arthur Corbett b: Abt. 1878 Kirkby-Lonsdale, Westmorland, England
............ 3 Robert Corbett b: Abt. 1880 Kirkby-Lonsdale, Westmorland, England

Neil from Canada

Probate Records

bramley54 — 23 Jul 2007 8:57:46 GMT

I have found a couple of Probate Records for my family.
Can anyone please tell me what will be on these records if I send for copies?
Jean

Census 1851/41 for Jackson

Miranda — 14 Oct 2005 3:25:23 GMT

Please could anyone help ..........

I have here:
"Thomas and Ann Jackson":
- Thomas Jackson born c. 1804 Milburn (farmer)
- Ann born c. 1809 Blencarn

In 1861, they lived at Bankend/Sandford.

I'm looking for their children.
Older brothers and sisters of my great-greatgrandfather "Joseph" (born 1849)

Hope some one can help me to find them ......... Thanks!

Miranda

Thompson and King families in Martindale

britkyle — 11 Jul 2007 8:20:10 GMT

Willam Poore King Thompson married Agnes King before 1848. Agnes is the daughter of William Poore King and Ann Tarah. Any information would be greatly appreciated. New email is jemjee6@yahoo.com

Philip and Mary Hall

DFantana — 13 Mar 2007 5:37:45 GMT

Phillip and Mary Hall were my great- great grandparents.
Phillip born 1803. I think his parents were Philip and Ann Teasdale Hall.
Philip died in Richmond ,Ont,Canada 1892. his wife Mary Star born in 1814 died in 1904.
They had 10 children. Elijah Hall one of their children was my great grandpa.
I was just wonder if there are still any Hall's in England related to these people.
DFantana

Richard Proctor Clifford....brick wall!!

gbjoce1 — 14 Jul 2007 2:56:06 GMT

Hi, I am researching my family tree through my paternal grandmother Ada Clifford. I have got as far back as Richard Proctor Clifford born c 1789 in Appleby, Westmorland. I know very little about him other than he married Jane Elliot and the banns for their wedding were published on the 12th, 19th and 26th April 1812 in Brampton Church. I can't find any record of the marriage taking place there. Richard and Jane only had one son, Joseph. I would love to find out more about him and any members of the family going back beyond richard.

1871 Census-Kendal, Westmorland--Mackereth

Carol Leach — 28 Oct 2003 12:44:29 GMT

I am interested in the family of John Mackereth and wife Jane of Kendal.

John Thomas FAWCETT (b. 1849 Kendal region)

PeterFawcett77 — 2 Jul 2007 6:25:22 GMT

Does anyone have birth or baptism details for a John Thomas FAWCETT born Jun 1/4 1849 within the Kendal region? His mother's name was Margaret.

HUTCHINSON ... Kendal or Windomore/Windermere? Westmorland

dianelr — 2 Feb 2005 12:33:27 GMT

Hello, My husband has an ancestor James HUTCHINSON (born c. 1790) who appears to hail from either Kendal Westmorland (1851 Glamorgan Census) or Windomore/Windermere Westmorland (1861) Glamorgan census. By 1829 he is in Glamorgan and his first wife, Martha, has died. He does have a daughter Jane born c. 1837 (we only know not in Glamorgan). At the same time, we find a George Hutchinson (born c. 1797) and a Robert Hutchinson (born c. 1795) also in Glamorgan coming from Stavely Westmorland ... don't know if they are related or not ... haven't got the geography of Westmorland down yet.

So, if you have come across the HUTCHINSON family or are doing research in these locales and have any suggestions, I'd love to communicate. Thanks in advance for any assistance!

Elizabeth (Betsy) Dobson

Anne Davies — 22 Aug 2004 1:12:16 GMT

Looking for information on Elizabeth Dobson born 20/10/1840 Kendal, Westmoreland. Married Thomas Dures 27/08/1862 Windermere, Cumbria.
1881 census shows them living at 25 Bamber Street, West Derby, Lancashire.
Any information would be appreciated.

Stricklands of Crosthwaite and Lyth

gailvevers — 6 Mar 2005 9:23:53 GMT

i am researching this line, specifically prior to james and margaret, woodmonger in 1881. they had 9 children, the eldest james is my great grandfather.
james senior was also born in c and l and possibly to tobias and margaret

Airey Families

@@tpsoft@iinet.net.au — 1 Nov 2004 12:45:14 GMT

Researching all Airey in Westmorland

Thomas Mason

flowerpotloz — 7 Jun 2007 12:09:36 GMT

GIBSON BLACKSMITHS: MELLING/ARKHOLME/BURTON-IN-KENDAL

Christopherjfgibson — 6 Jun 2007 10:58:05 GMT

Hi all,
I am trying to trace the father of Allen GIBSON of Melling (1802-1878). His father may have been Leonard GIBSON b. 1759 d. 1840. His mother may have been Elizabeth b. 1770 d 1815. Allen may also have had a brother called Robert b. 1801 d. 1840.
Perhaps someone can confirm/disconfirm this? All the men were, i think Blacksmiths in Melling
Any suggestions as to how to find out would be appreciated. My home e-mail is: radio112@hotmail.com
Thank you, Christopher J.F. GIBSON (Glasgow)

Thomas Wharton and Family from Warcop

bhx7 — 21 Jan 2007 9:26:21 GMT

Hi

Further to a posting I did a few years ago I am still looking to trace the family of Thomas Wharton b.C1806 Warcop. His birth date and place of birth is consistent throughout 4 census, although he does add the place of birth as Buttergill, Warcop. Does this meen anything to anyone?

I have Thomas as being chris: 31 Aug 1806 Warcop the son of William Wharton and Elizabeth Hunter who were married 3 Jul 1806!!!! Warcop.

Can anyone out there help me track down Thomas's parents and any siblings. I believe he had at least 1 brother John who was born 1810 Great Musgrave and possibly a sister Elizabeth b. C1819 (but not sure about her at the moment).

Is anyone tracing this family or could anyone help me with any information at all. Has anyone access to the Warcop parish records, etc....

The next generation, Thomas's family mentioned in the previous posting, are proven through census and the fortunate point that another member of the family had a bible with birth dates, weddings, etc.... from Thomas's children and his son James' family on (If only all branches could be proven as easy).

Any help however small would be greatfully recieved.

Kindest Regards
Brian

William Hewitt Hird b. c1830

mlhird — 7 Mar 2007 4:54:23 GMT

Hi all,
Am seeking any info about my ancestor, William Hewitt Hird. He was married on 20.2.1856 to Ann Cockin (b 1832?) at Luddington, Lincolnshire (taken from front page of family bible). He died in Victoria, Australia in 1912. His parents were Thomas and Mary (nee Hewitt). Ann died 1911, Victoria, Australia and her parents were Jitian and Jane Cockin (nee Popplewell). In June 1872, Ann age 40 and 5 children (Thomas b11.1.1857,William Jonathan b13.5.1858, John Popplewell b20.3.1860, Mary b10.4.1861, Annie b24.1.1863) arrived on 'Queen of Nations' in Victoria. I think William came out earlier but still hunting.
Do these names mean anything to you?
Any info of the family prior to 1872 would be appreciated.
Regards Michelle Hird

Simpson Family - Morland

Anna McLeod — 17 Jul 2006 9:42:11 GMT

I am trying to trace Simpsons in and around the village of Morland from the middle of the 19th century.
Family names include Abraham, Joseph, George and possibly Isaac

Many thanks

Anna x

Need Photos of Ancestors' Graves in Kendal Cemetery on Parkside Road

Richard Anderson — 1 Aug 2005 11:24:47 GMT

Could someone take pictures of my two direct ancestors, Robert and Esther (Harrison) Heap, at New Cemetery (now called Kendal Cemetery) on Parkside Road? They are buried in section B at graves 858 and 858a.

Botton/Bolton in Lunesdale

rowanhodgson — 4 May 2007 10:42:02 GMT

I have family that live in the Lunesdale area at Botton Mill apart from a a tor known as Botton Head there is no village of this name. Yet many census entries have people putting there birth place as Botton.
When I was at the record office I looked it up in the 1841 census books and found it was called Bolton. Can anyone confirm that there was a name change or indeed what Bolton it could refer too as my latest ancestor (abt 1790) put this as his birthplace yet I can't see it as refering to the industril town.

My Westmorland research on webpages

andreweninge — 2 Feb 2007 7:04:31 GMT

Hello everyone again!

I'd love feedback on the following 2 webpages which concern Westmorland genealogy...

1. Concerning surnames Bradley, Hutchinson, Dixon, Wharton, Ewbank, Orton etc, especially in Kirkby Stephen and Brough.

http://users.skynet.be/lancaster/Matthew%20Bradley.htm

2. Concerning especially the surname Lancaster throughout Westmorland, but also some other surnames and some other places.

http://users.skynet.be/lancaster/Lancaster%20surnames.htm

Best Regards
Andrew Lancaster

Jane railton?

stevieluvate_1 — 27 Apr 2007 7:41:13 GMT

A rellie of mine married a Jane Railton,she was born in Westmoreland in 1800.They were married in Preston in 1823 but what im looking for is if Dominic Luvate(thats who she married) lived in Westmoreland at anytime with her or her family.Her mother and father were Fergus and Mary Railton.
Or wether any other Italians lived in Westmoreland or close bye.My reason for this is to try and trace his footsteps backwards.
Thanks to anyone.

Diane

Jane railton?

stevieluvate_1 — 27 Apr 2007 7:38:45 GMT

A rellie of mine married a Jane Railton,she was born in Westmoreland in 1800.They were married in Preston in 1823 but what im looking for is if Dominic lived in Westmoreland at anytime with her or her family.Her mother and father were Fergus and Mary Railton.
Or wether any other Italians lived in Westmoreland or close bye.
Thanks to anyone.

Diane

Hugh Lancaster o0f Kendal

AlannaWescott — 19 Jan 2005 12:43:56 GMT

Looking for Hugh Lancaster born abt 1819 in Kendal. Wife Elizabeth. Any info very welcome

Looking for old address

Aileen Jacobs — 3 Apr 2004 10:55:20 GMT

Does anyone know if the following address still exists?

Lonsdale House, in Hutton Roof, Westmorland,
On the 1841 and 1851 census its listed as a farm.

Regards Aileen

MY GRANDMOTHER ELIZABETH MARY ARNOLD, OLIVE GREENBANK

CarolABoreham — 8 Apr 2007 3:21:37 GMT

ANY INFO ON BIRTH , DEATH JULY 1966, PARISH IN KENDAL .WESTMORELAND

John NELSON (yeoman) of Garths in the Hay and Old Hutton

PeterFawcett77 — 5 Aug 2006 12:35:38 GMT

Looking for death-burial dates for a John NELSON (yeoman) of Garths in the Hay, New Hutton between 1760 and 1800, and a John NELSON (yeoman) of Hill ?(Top), Old Hutton between 1774-1800. These two Johns may well be the same person. Would also be very interested in any Wills by NELSONs from these, or nearby locations.

The origin of a Thompson family in Sockbridge?

andreweninge — 28 Mar 2007 7:34:27 GMT

Hello All

I'd like to hear from Thompson families from around Penrith and Ullswater in Westmorland (England).

I have been reading a 1910 article by Reverend F. W. Ragg called De Lancaster, which was originally published in the Transactions of the CUMBERLAND & WESTMORLAND ANTIQUARIAN & ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY. I have found a fascinating passage which gives us a hypothesis we can test.

In 1430 a Lancaster charter mentions William Lancaster of Sockbridge, son of Thomas Gibonson.

In 1449 a Lowther charter mentions, in a similar role, William Lancaster, otherwise called William Thompson of Sokbrede.

The man involved seems to have been trustworthy. He is used as an interim grantee along with two different clerics.

This was a period were people were apparently playing around with patronymic (father-based) family names in order to identify themselves, and this clearly seems to be such a case, perhaps because there was another "mainline" William Lancaster of Sockbridge.

The patriarchs of the Lancasters of Sockbridge were often named Gilbert, and presumably a son of a Gilbert might choose to call himself Gibson or Gibonson etc. So we have a family tree:

1. Gilbert Lancaster (probably the one who lived about 1357-1371)
2. Thomas who perhaps used the name Gibonson
3. William who used the name Thompson

PLEASE NOTE. I realize that Thompson is a common name which probably has hundreds of independent origins. What I am wondering is if we can prove we have found one.

You don't often get a chance to find a medieval paper trail, but in this particular parish the Lancasters were reasonably important and so some medieval documents survive. Also DNA can help...

The Lancaster DNA project has a fairly good idea what the male-line DNA signature of the Sockbridge Lancasters looks like. So we can test Reverend Ragg's hypothesis!

There is a Thompson surname DNA project here: http://www.thompsonfamilies.org/

Best Regards
Andrew Lancaster
coordinator of Lancaster surname DNA project

Shearman, Orton area

DON HOWARD — 4 Mar 2006 8:11:56 GMT

Seeking anyone investigating the following surnames in the Orton/Crosby Ravensworth/Birkbeck Fells region of Westmorland:

Shearman, Wilson, Rowlandson, Sanderson, Atkinson, Teasdale, Dennison, Rumley.

I am interested specifically in the ancestors and descendants of William Shearman (bap. 4 Feb 1784 Crosby Ravensworth) and Elizabeth Wilson (bap. 5 Jun 1790 Orton), who were married 12 Sep 1809 in Orton. Happy to share information about their son, Robert (bap. 26 Dec 1809 in Orton), who emigrated to New Brunswick, Canada in the 1840s.

Sarah Moscrop b. 28 Feb 1768 m Lawrence Woodhouse b. 30 Jul1765

BlankFam152 — 23 Mar 2007 2:17:09 GMT

Hi I am New at researching my family tree. I am after some help with information about the above family ancestors I have them as the parents of William Woodhouse born about 1808-1809 I have his marriage and death certificate showing Lawrence as his father but no mention of Sarah as his mother and the only marriage I can find for a Lawrence Woodhouse between 1780 and 1820 to a Sarah Moscrop at Heversham (where William was born) on the 28 Jan 1798.
Thanks for any help
Sharon

George Woof DOB 18 Dec 1863

LJO70 — 12 Mar 2007 3:53:15 GMT

I have since received Certified Copy of George Woof's birth Cert. His mother was Elizabeth Woof. No father was registered. She gave birth to George in the Workhouse, Milnthorpe. I am having problems finding her family and her date of birth.
Can anyone help me, please.
Lyn

George Woof DOB abt 1863 Married Jane Chorley abt 1888

LJO70 — 3 Mar 2007 10:09:08 GMT

Does anyone have info on George Woof..in particular his parents. He was born in Milnthorpe, Westmorland.
George and Jane had 4 Children..Thomas, George, Eveline & Minnie, all were born in Fenham Carr Cottage Lancaster.
Help with this info would be very much appreciated
Thanks