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Re: Barnfather of Flore/Alnwick

JNoonan4646 — 2012-05-09 23:02:05Z

Attached is a page from the Alnwick Parish Memorials. It starts at the bottm left and continues to about half the second column. I hope this is what you are looking for.

Janis

Re: Barnfather of Flore/Alnwick

dr_simon_dixon — 2012-02-07 14:53:06Z

Thank you very much for this information. I'll make contact via the website.

Simon

Re: Barnfather of Flore/Alnwick

angela9551 — 2012-02-02 19:08:01Z

Hello, there is a lady in New York who heads up an influential Barnfather research group and who is also a member of the Guild of One Name Studies. You can make contact with her through the Barnfather website. Her name is Lee Cognetta. I'm sure you will find her most helpful.

Barnfather of Flore/Alnwick

dr_simon_dixon — 2012-02-02 15:37:54Z

I am a Research Assistant at the University of Oxford working on a project on the history of the professions in nineteenth-century Britain and Ireland. I am collecting data for a sample of professionals residing in the towns of Winchester, Alnwick, and Morpeth at the time of the 1851 census. The research involves tracing the parents, children, and grandchildren of members of the cohort in order to identify whether members of the professions had a professional family background, whether their sons became professionals, and whether their daughters married into professional families.

The sample includes William Barnfather, born c. 1789 at Flore, Northamptonshire, and died 14 July 1872 at Weedon Beck. He had moved to Alnwick by 1818, where he remained for over 40 years. With his wife, Sarah, he had four children whom I know of: Elizabeth (b. 1816); William (1818/20-1888); Emily (b. 1820); Hannah Maria (b. 1824). I do not know the maiden name of his wife or the identity of his parents.

If anyone on this list has information about William Barnfather, his parents, wife, or children I would be very interested to hear from them. I would also welcome information about his career as an architect and surveyor to the Duke of Northumberland.

Re: John Barnfather and Jane Mattinson family married 1864

Topleyr — 2011-12-24 01:25:01Z

In the 1911 Scotland Census Francis Dow is recorded in his parents home in Falkirk and Elizabeth is recorded living with her parents John and Jane Barnfather in West Carron Larbert where her husband Francis originally came from. One added note the enumerator recorded her name as Agnes but it is Elizabeth as she is recorded as John and Jane's daughter..

Re: John Barnfather and Jane Mattinson family married 1864

Topleyr — 2011-12-22 23:01:21Z

Just an added footnote
The children Lizzie, Mary and Ernest were born in England. The other children Christina was born in Lochawe Rossshire, Joseph was born in Glasgow Lanarkshire and William was born in Lochaber Rossshire. The mother in law Lizzie Mattinson was born in Inverness. This information was on the 1901 Census for Scotland.

John Barnfather and Jane Mattinson family married 1864

Topleyr — 2011-12-22 12:45:49Z

I have sorted out one of my relatives by marriage. Elizabeth Barnfather b 1866 married Francis Wright Dow in 1910 Falkirk.
Elizabeth, known as Lizzie, was born 1886 in Carlisle Cumberland England. He parents were John Barnfather b 1861 Carlisle Cumberland and Jane Mattinson b 1861 who were married 1884 Carlisle Cumberland Vol 10b, Page 763. In the 1891 Census they had 2 children Elizabeth b 1886 and Mary A. born 1887 in Carlisle. In the interim they moved to Motherwell Lanarkshire Scotland and in the 1901 Census for Scotland the family consisted of parents John and Jane Barnfather and children Elizabeth (Lizzie), Mary, Ernest, Christina, Joseph and William. Jane's mother, Lizzie Mattinson (Mattheson in census) was born abt 1840 in Scotland. I hope this is helpful.

Stanhope Barnfathers

MargueritaP — 2011-11-04 22:23:42Z

This is a long and convoluted issue that I have been grappling with for some time - to determine which Barnfather line my heritage ties into. I would appreciate some input from others looking into the Barnfather lines, particularly the Stanhope Barnfathers. Based on a number of Family trees that I have seen on the internet and Ancestry.com, my theory would throw a spanner in the works. I welcome any thoughts or suggestions. Flaws or support for my logic.

IN 1761 Jane Barnfather married William Coulstone in Cliburn, Westmoreland. All of their children were born in Cliburn, but sometime between 1776 and 1786 they moved to Butsfield Plantations in Co Durham.

The question is who is Jane Barnfather's father. Given Williams known age, and period over which her children were born I estimate she was born between 1730 and 1740. The only Jane Barnfather that shows up in the IGI was born in Stanhope to Thomas Barnfather.

On the Barnfather central and rootsweb websites I came across two will references which provided invaluable information.

Ann Blenkarn 1768 who mentions et al

Jane Barnfather, Sister
Thomas Barnfather, Nephew
Nicholas Barnfather, Nephew
Jane Coullstone, Niece (Jane Barnfather)
Margaret Barnfather, Niece

And Margaret Blenkarn 1773 who mentions et al

Thomas Barnfather (relationship not given)
Nicholas Barnfather (relationship not given)
Gennet Barnfather (relationship not given) (The above noted Jane (Jenet) Barnfather, sister)
Margret Barnfather (relationship not given)
Jane (Coulstone?) (relationship not given)

Margaret and Ann Blenkarn were sisters from Dufton, Westmoreland, who had a sister Jennetta.
(Jenat). Jenetta was born in 1697 to Nicolai Blenkarn and Margaretae Parkin in Dufton.

In 1725 a baptism is recorded of a Thomas Barnfather, Mother is Jenat Blenkarn and father is Thomas Barnfather. I can find no marriage for Jenat and Thomas, and no additional baptisms of children with both parents listed.

It appears from the above wills, that three additional children were born (survived anyway), Nicholas, Jane and Margaret. The only place where I can find baptisms for these three names is in Stanhope, Co Durham. - In fact this is the only place I can find any of these names (Nicholas- 1733, Jane - 1737, Margaret-1740). All were baptised with the father being Thomas Barnfather, no mother was mentioned. Unfortunately every other Barnfather in Stanhope was Thomas Barnfather, so which one was he?

There appear to be two logical Thomas Barnfathers to consider

Thomas Barnfather of Billingshield (b1682) (Thomas 1682)
Thomas Barnfather, son of the above (b 1713) - (Thomas of Stanhope).

I have seen various family trees on the internet that associate Nicholas, Jane and Margaret to Thomas of Stanhope and Dorothy ? Dorothy does appear to be a mystery. I have not had access to original records so am only relying on internet sources, but the only reference I can find to a Dorothy is a Dorothy Fenwick, who married Thomas Barnfather in 1761. I have seen reference to a gravestone in Stanhope parish church - Dorothy wife of Thomas Barnfather departed this life July the 9th 1764 aged 42 (This would have her born about 1722. Clearly this Dorothy is not the mother of the Nicholas, Jane and Margaret). If Dorothy died in 1761, then it does seem strange that Thomas of Redburn had children called Fenwick and Dorothy after this date, and therefore this does suggest that there were two Dorothy's. So which Thomas was the Thomas whose wife Dorothy died in 1763/4? I do believe that this was Thomas of Stanhope who died in 1790. However, I believe he married her about 1743, and not in 1732, which would be the date of marriage if Nicholas was the first child of this marriage, and that this marriage has not yet been transcribed in the IGI

Thomas of Billingshield was born in 1682 and his wife Mary died in 1723. Jenet Blenkarn was born in 1697, therefore it is more likely that if she married a Stanhope Barnfather, then she married this Thomas. The Genuki marriages, have a Thomas Barnfather marrying a Blank in 1732. I think it is very plausible that this was Thomas of Billingshield who married, not his son Thomas born in 1713, and that he married Jenet Blenkarn. This would tie into children being born in 1733 (Nicholas), 1737 and 1740. While Thomas born in 1713, could have married in 1732, and remarried about 1743 to Dorothy, and had children Nicholas, Jane and Margaret ,but this would also mean that in his will in 1790, (Rootsweb) he disinherited all of them. Also, Nicholas would appear to be named after Jenats father - Nicolae.

The problem with my logic, is that Thomas Barnfather, son of Thomas Barnfather and Jenet Blenkarn was born in 1725, in Dufton. That would normally suggest that there was a marriage about that time, not some 7 years later. It would also suggest that Thomas of Billingshields had two sons called Thomas - one born in 1713, who I do believe is also Thomas of Stanhope who married Dorothy and lived to 1790 and another born in 1725. I have searched though the online IGI records of Dufton, and noted that in no other instance was the maiden name of the mother listed. Thus I believe that Thomas was illegitimate. If that was true, perhaps Jenat did not know he had another son called Thomas? This would also explain the "extra" Thomas in Stanhope, as based on my examination of the online records, there are more Thomas Barnfathers in Stanhope, than were born in Stanhope.

I am leaning towards the Thomas of Redburn and Thomas of Swinhopeburn, being the same Thomas, and being the Thomas born in 1725 to Thomas of Billingshield and Jenet Blenkarn, and who married Dorothy Fenwick. I have not definitively found a death for Jenat - but I did come across a death of a Jane Barnfather of Butsfield Plantation in 178, which could be her. Her daughter Jane and son in law William Coulstone were living there at the time. I don't know if this is her, or if she is connected (daughter?) with the Fenwick Barnfather who was also in Butsfield. -If this is her, she would have been 93 and no age was noted, which it often was when someone was so old.

Can anyone help me prove or disprove my theory

Re: Barnfather

sierahrayne — 2011-08-08 03:33:35Z

I am also a descendant of Thomas Barnfather through my maternal grandmother Hazel Irene Barnfather

This side of the family is HUGE!

Re: Lizzie Barnfather abt 1887 Scotland

Topleyr — 2011-04-27 18:35:12Z

The only documented info I have directly involving Elizabeth Barnfather is her marriage to Francis Dow on Jan. 7, 2010 in Falkirk and her parents are John Barnfather and Jane ms Mattison/Matheson. The witnesses were Robert Gordon and Agnes Dow (Francis sister). In the 1911 Census for Falkirk I have Francis Dow listed as being married but living with relatives at 25 Glebe St. Falkirk and Elizabeth is not living with them. We'll just have to be patient and see if she shows up somerwhere in the census later.

Re: Lizzie Barnfather abt 1887 Scotland

NOSMO — 2011-04-27 15:20:05Z

I don't see her in either Scotland or England in 1911; it is possible her name was mistakenly omitted from the census.

I think that the odds of her having traveled as far as Canada would be remote. FWIW, there was a Lizzie Dow, domestic, who arrived in Canada from Glasgow in May of 1912. The age is off, she was single and stated she was going to Canada looking for employment and this wouldn't sort where she was in 1911.

There is also a Lizzie Down from Scotland, born about 1883, enumerated in the Canadian 1911 Census; however, she stated she arrived in Canada in 1907.

Re: Lizzie Barnfather abt 1887 Scotland

Topleyr — 2011-04-27 13:13:30Z

Lizzie married Francis Wright Dow Jan 7, 1910 in Falkirk, However, in the 1911 census for Falkirk Scotland Francis is recorded as married but she isn't recorded living with him nor can I find her. Do you know if she had any children or if she may have been visiting England or Canada to be see other relatives?

Re: Lizzie Barnfather abt 1887 Scotland

Topleyr — 2010-09-14 23:54:29Z

Life is sure strange sometimes. I had never heard of the surname Barnfather until one of my ancestors, Francis Dow married a "Lizzie" Elizabeth Barnfathe. Lo and behold today I opened a book called Life and Times of #422 Squadron, The Royal Canadian Air Force, Wartime (1942 - 1945). On page 98 there is a J.G. Barnfather listed as Ground Crew. What a small world isn't it?

Re: Lizzie Barnfather abt 1887 Scotland

Topleyr — 2010-09-01 17:27:06Z

You have the right family. I thought it was Matherson or Matheson. I have all of Francis Dow's siblings and parents but this is the first time I have come across the surname Barnfather and now Mattinson/Matheson/Matherson (the first 4 letters on the marriage cert appear to be Math) in my family tree. Did Francis and Lizzie have any children?
Thanks for your contribution to my famly tree.

Re: Lizzie Barnfather abt 1887 Scotland

LeeCognetta — 2010-09-01 15:03:48Z

I believe it is MATTINSON - which would make her parents John Barnfather/Jane Mattinson, married Carlisle, Cumberland, Q2 of 1884.

Lizzie Barnfather abt 1887 Scotland

Topleyr — 2010-09-01 13:58:31Z

I've just come across a marriage of Lizzie Barnfather and Francis Dow Jan. 7, 1910 in Falkirk Scotland Her father's name is John Barnfather but I can't decipher her mother's name. Francis is on my mother's side of the family. Anyone know more about Lizzie and Francis? Thank you.
Bob

Re: George Barnfather 1778

angela9551 — 2010-02-27 20:01:40Z

Hi Jess,
Just found your posting. You're right about George being the son of John Barnfather & Ann Beale. According to the Sowerby by Thirsk PRs he only lived for about 8 months. And to answer the second part of your question: John b 1775 was indeed George's brother. All information can be found at Northallerton Record Office. Hope this helps.

Re: LincolnshireTWIDALE

joymawer_1 — 2009-10-05 18:10:10Z

Hello Angela
It's Joy here, can't believe that your family are from around our area. My school is actually on Thorne Rd in Edenthorpe and I pass through Dunsville every day to get there!
Small world - sorry but I couldn't resist replying on here
Joy

George Barnfather 1778

JessicaPearce301102 — 2009-06-10 12:11:33Z

Has anyone any information aboutthis gentleman? I have conflicting resarch results and would like to clarify them before going on. First I have him as the son of JOHN BARNFATHER 1752c and ANNE BEALE 1752c. Then he missing from another source. JOHN and ANN have another son JOHN 1775, so was this a brother or an error? Can anyone shed any light on this? Have tried Lee`s site but sign of him as far as I can see, help!!!!! thanks Jess

Re: Family of Edward James BARNFATHER, in Australia (Victoria?)

RL2483 — 2009-03-12 08:52:55Z

as a decendent of Andrew Barnfather and Maria Shields, if I can help with the family I can be contacted on email
rob118155@hotmail.com

Re: Barnfather in Cumberland, UK

2zpool — 2008-07-24 02:42:56Z

You might try the Barnfather one name study. You will find lots of Barnfather's from Cumbria. Also a Barnfather family reunion in July 2009 in Carlisle.

Janis

Re: Barnfather in Cumberland, UK

mdhills — 2008-07-24 00:28:39Z

Jessica,

I can't help directly with your Barnfather - at least I don't think I can, however I can give you bits and pieces from the area related to the family name and put you in touch with others researching the name Barnfather

Malcolm Hills
associates@btinternet.com

Barnfather in Cumberland, UK

JessicaPearce301102 — 2007-08-05 16:41:39Z

Hi everyone! I have been doing some work on the Barnfather`s from Brampton. My great-grandmother was Jessie Barnfather, whom I was named for. If anyone is doing similar work please get in touch, may be we can compare notes and possibly up-date ourselves, or even surprise ourselves too!

Family of Edward James BARNFATHER, in Australia (Victoria?)

LornaHen — 2007-05-04 06:38:49Z

Can anyone help with the family of Edward James BARNFATHER the son of Andrew BARNFATHER and Maria SHIELDS?
I've got some contradictory info and bits that can't be found where they were expected.
Edward James married Harriet Maria WAIN poss. in Victoria in 1906.
He may or may not have married a Valda Beryl c 1899.
This latter is now in doubt as a recent correspondent has found a 1935 marriage of Edward's son Charles John to a Valda Beryl DONALDSON, which seems a tad too coincidental to me.

My interests is that Edward James BARNFATHER is one of my distant cousins from my mother's BATY Cumberland forbears.
Regards
Lorna
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hendersonandandrews...

Barnfather/Compton/Fenwick mystery

2006-11-25 14:54:40Z

I have a Charles Compton in NBL, England who married Esther Urwin in 1847, giving his father's name as Thomas Compton, labourer. He said he was a bachelor and "of age".

They produced several children, many of whom were given Barnfather as their middle name.

In 1860 Esther described herself as a widow (I have never traced Charles' death registration) and married again. Later in 1860 her children were all (re?)christened in her husband's new church with the surname still Compton.
In the 1861/71 censuses the children from her first marriage appear with the surname Barnfather (not their stepfather's name.)

When two of her children later married (mother still alive), they gave their father's name as Charles Fenwick Barnfather!
Can anyone shed any light on this?
I assume that Charles may have been previously/bigamously married or some other such dubious history.....

Re: Barnfather

2005-07-06 06:16:39Z

I am looking for ancestors of Eliza Stanley Barnfather born 1819

Barnfather as BENFATHER

2005-01-16 17:13:44Z

I am please looking for parents of ELIZABETH and ELLEN BENFATHER here below with their husbands.

ELLEN BENFATHER b: 1820 in Glasgow, Scotland or Montreal, Quebec d: June 29, 1885 in Maxville, Glengarry County, Ont
+Finlay Angus McRae b: 1817 in Township of Kenyon, Ontario m: June 26, 1843 in St. Andrews Chruch, Williamstown, Quebec/Parish of Indian, Ontario d: June 06, 1896 in Melita, Municipality of, Manitba, Section 2-4.28 Cause of death: conjestion of kidneys Occupation: 1881 farmer

ELIZABETH BENFATHER b: June 10, 1824 d: November 12, 1904 in Maxville, Ont.
+Finlay McDermid b: March 03, 1807 in Canada m: April 01, 1841 d: June 29, 1899 in near Dominionville/Maxville, Ont.

Hannah Maria Barnfather

margaretherbert1 — 2004-11-28 16:09:54Z

I've recently started researching the Barnfather name and am eager to find out where Hannah Maria Barnfather was living at the time of the 1851 census. She was born in Alnwick, Northumberland abt 1825. Her parents were William and Sarah Barnfather, William was employed as architect for the Duke of Northumberland. In 1853 she had an illegitimate son, Henry Barnfather. She also had two sisters, Elizabeth and Emily and a brother William. Can anyone help?

Re: LincolnshireTWIDALE

liz15322 — 2004-11-15 12:39:41Z

Angela, thank you so much for all that information. My grandmother's uncle was Edward Crowhurst Dunn. His son was Kenneth so I think we are talking about the same person. I understand he originally bought a farm but then went into house building and created Dunsville so I am a little confused who Edmund Cornelius is.
My email is Liz@bignell3.freeserve.co.uk if you have anything you can send ..I have some other information sent from someone else which I am happy to forward to you.
Many thanks again..I do appreciate you taking the time to reply.

Re: LincolnshireTWIDALE

2004-11-10 15:32:47Z

Hi! I do have a little bit of info that might help. I grew up in the village of Dunsville and can remember the Dunns quite well or at least Edmund's wife and son since Edmund who was the founder of Dunsville, being a builder had died. Edmund's son was called Kenneth and I thought Edmund's wife was called Emma but maybe I'm mistaken. My father will know and I will try to remember to ask him. Edmund Cornelius is buried in Hatfield Woodhouse cemetery and I have a photo of his grave. My grandfather, Ernest William Twidale was in the 1940's a haulier and his wagons were used to transport building materialsfor Mr Dunnand that also included the building of Dunsville County Primary School which I attended in the 1950's just after it had been completed. I am in the process of moving offices and am unable to scan and send you a copy of the photo but if you let me have your email address once I have the telephone lines installed and my equipment set up I will gladly send you a copy. Mrs Dunn died in the early 1960's if my memory serves me right (or it may have been late 50's). She was a strange woman and who at the time of her death left something in the region of £1/4m which was an enormous sum of money for the time (and appeared in one of the local papers for the time) - BUT - she lived a recluse's life and barely ventured out but when she did she was dressed very scruffily and not very clean. I'm sure in her younger days she would have been a very attractive woman.

When you mention the 'farm' which farm are you talking about as there were 2 farms in Dunsville neither of which were inhabited by the Dunns but they did live in a bungalow that Mr Dunn had built which was close to Krik's farm. Sadly neither this farm nor the bungalow is in existence any longer. They were demolished some time ago for a housing estate.

Angela

Re: LincolnshireTWIDALE

liz15322 — 2004-11-09 22:23:57Z

Hi, sorry I don't know anything about Twidale but I am interested in Dunsville. I am related to the Dunns and have traced their history back to early 1800s. According to family info one of them founded Dunsville..however I thought it was Frank (francis) or Edward. My grandmother who was Emma Oxtoby Dunn used to go to the farm at Dunsville. Any info you have would be appreciated.

Re: 1871 Census Engalnd

bfveale — 2004-11-08 02:30:23Z

Sorry, can't help much. 1880 US Census has James BARNSFATHER/ Pleasureville, Henry, KY/ Age 41/ Birthplace Scotland. See www.ancestry.com

Re: Barnfather

ridingandipandi — 2004-10-23 12:23:41Z

Hi Mary

Sorry that should be Barbara (not Martha) GREEVES!

Andrea

Re: Barnfather

ridingandipandi — 2004-10-23 12:22:33Z

Hi Mary

I realise that it is a long time since this thread was posted but I have just stumbled across Barnfather as a family name (paternal grandmother's line too) and I think we may have a match.

I too can trace my line back to the Thomas Barnfather of High Bishopby who married Martha Greeves in Stanhope on 16th May 1672. They were my G8 grandparents, mainly descended through the maternal line so lots of changes of name - It was pure chance that I found this and I am really excited!

My family still live in Durham - some of them less than 10 miles away from Stanhope and my Dad used to work in St John's Chapel (Weardale) when he was younger.

If you would like to email me to share info I'm on andrea_corr@compuserve.com - it would be great to hear more.

Kind regards

Andrea Corr

Re: 1871 Census Engalnd

TressThompson45 — 2004-10-18 01:55:14Z

I'm looking for a 2x great-grandfather whom is from the England or Scottland areas. James Stennis Barinsfather/Barnsfather and a Dr. James Stenhaus Barinsfather/Barnsfather . The Dr. moved to Cincinnati, OHIO, USA but unsure as to when. He left one child in England when he came over later married in OHIO to a USA native and had many children. Moved to Dayton, Kentucky and had a Pharmacy and his Practice there and Died in KY.
He had married a Katie Louise Grether Barnsfather/Barinsfather. They had a son named James as well as many other children. Maybe you can help! Thank You Very Kindly for your time and effort.

1871 Census Engalnd

2004-03-14 23:44:32Z

Ancestry.com is progressively posting the 1871 UK Census on-line. 50 BARNFATHERS so far - Yorkshire, London. Email me if you are not subscribed and I'll look-up for you.

Re: Hello

2003-05-30 00:19:27Z

My mothers name is adrienne but she currently lives in Melbourne Australia, I dont know my father but he wasnt a Barnfather anyway. My grandfathers name is John and he was married to Enid my grandmother. Looking into the name Barnfather I know my grandad woukld be most interested because hes into this and so Am I.

Re: Hello

MAndrew6862 — 2003-05-29 09:00:55Z

David

Great to hear from you. I have passed your message to Lee who lives in New York and organises the Barnfather Re-union in the UK every second year. She is the expert.
My grandmother was a Barnfather in Hartlepool Co Durham and I have relatives in the area.
I also have family in New Zealand so will email your off the Board

Hello

2003-05-29 01:10:43Z

Well i live in Foxton New Zealand and am 26 years old studying a bachelor of nursing degree, I have often wondered about our name Barnfather, now I have found this site I thought I would say hello to everyone!

LincolnshireTWIDALE

2003-03-17 12:35:40Z

Hi, I would be interested to hear from anyone with information concerning the TWIDALE families of Belton and West Butterwick in Lincs. TWIDALE (sometimes spelt TWIDLE, possibly because of the Lincs. pronunciation as much as the enumerator's spelling) were brickmakers in the area during the 19th C. I recently visited the graveyards in the two villages and found about 13 TWIDALE graves. JOSEPH WATKINSON TWIDALE was my paternal ggrandfather and I would like to know who were his parents. I have found lots of TWIDALE's but until I know the names of Joseph's parents I cannot make a connection. My grandfather ERNEST WILLIAM TWIDALE was the son of Joseph but apart from knowing his birth date (15/05/1889) and his death date (21.04.1949) I know very little at all about him. He is buried in Hatfield Woodhouse cemetry. During his lifetime he had a coal business and haulage business which helped to transport materials in partnership with Edmund DUNN who built the village of DUNSVILLE. From about 1920 he and his family resided on Thorne Road, Edenthorpe. If anyone could possibly help I would love to hear from you. Thankyou.

BARNFATHER

2003-03-17 12:19:15Z

Hi,
The BARNFATHER's from Owthorne parish as mentioned by Mark are my maternal ancestors, William m. to Fanny Maria being my gggrandfather. I have info dating back to 1800 when that William (William's father) married Harriot Kirkus (1828) but I need to know who were the parents of the latter William. Can anyone help? I'd also be willing to share my tree from present time to 1800 to anyone interested. Thankyou.

A Request from Queensland, Australia

MAndrew6862 — 2003-01-26 13:54:01Z

I was in the Carlisle Reference Library this week and a copy of the Newsletter of the Cumbria FHS was on display.
There was one BARNFATHER reference.

A posting from member 6277 C HANSEN
of PO 183 Ashgrove, Queensland, 4060, Australia.

With reference to Kirkoswald c17
No email address was given.

Some East Riding MIs

2002-12-14 23:15:48Z

I found the following BARNFATHER names in the MI lists of the East Yorkshire Family History Society
Owthorne Parish - Rimswell
William BARNFATHER aged 58 died march 13 1894
Fanny Maria wife aged 80 died Jan 8 1922
PRs given as William buried march 17th
Fanny buried Jan 11

William BARNFATHER aged 73 died April 4th 1873
Harriet aged 76 July 14th 1880
PRs William buried April 7, Harriet buried July 16

William Arthur BARNFATHER aged 80 died Jan 1st 1977

Mappleton Parish - Hornsea
William BARNFATHER aged 72 died August 6 1919
Ann wife aged 77 died June 2nd 1920
George William BARNFATHER son aged 75 died June 25th 1956
PRs William buried Aug 8, Ann buried June 5

Ronald Bell BARNFATHER

MAndrew6862 — 2002-10-12 18:15:00Z

I have just come across this member of the family in the Registers of Sedburgh School, Yorkshire dated 1910
He was the son of R Barnfather of Stagstones, Penrith, Cumberland and born December 18th 1893.
Started at Sedbergh in 1908 so this there when the book was published.
I know the location of Stagstones, now demolished, as I lived nearby for 10 yrs

Re: Barnfather

kdvanh52 — 2002-05-05 00:49:25Z

I have been tracing Barnfather for a few years and have found them all over the world. My grandfather was Lewis Barnfather, born Dec.5, 1887, in Leeds Eng, his mother Mary Elizabeth Barnfather, was unmarried at the time of his birth. Her mother was Ann Barnfather, her father was Lewis Barnfather. Mary Elizabeth married Walter T. Nettleship, they immigrated to America sometime in the 1920's and together had 6 more children. If you have any information on barnfathers in Leeds, if would like to hear from you.

SURNAME BARNFATHER IN LINCOLNSHIRE

NOSMO — 2001-07-29 18:47:43Z

Although I'm interested in Barnfathers worldwide, I am particularly interested in the family of WILLIAM BARNFATHER and ANN FRANKLAND who emigrated from Lincolnshire to the US.
If you have a connection to this family, please contact me.

Re: Edwin

susangraham56 — 2001-06-22 14:36:29Z

The only info I have on my Great Grandfather Edwin Barnfather is he was married to Annetta Cole born 23rd August 1882 Dudley England. Annetta died in Katoomba New South Wales Australia where she is buried. They had one daughter Annie. They came to Australia when Annie was about 18months old.Annie was born 14th January 1912 Bramley England.
Hoping you can help
Many Thanks Susie.

Looking for Barnfather

susangraham56 — 2001-06-22 14:23:20Z

My Great Grandfather was Edwin Barnfather. He was married to Annetta Cole, they came to Australia from England about 1913. This is all the info I have hope someone out there can help.

Edwin

2001-06-01 04:31:33Z

We have a vast range of Barnfathers all over the world if you could give us a bit more infomation we may be able to help you

Mark Barnfather

Barnfather

2000-12-01 00:43:50Z

Yes, I am! I have found a lot of information on the Barnfather Family name going back to Thomas Barnfather (b.abt 1645, d. 1709) in Stanhope, Durham Co., England. He married Barbara Greeves in 1672. They are my ancestors through my paternal grandmother, Mary Barnfather (Postgate) Hamill. How have you done? I find the Irish (from my paternal grandfather) much harder to verify the oral history.