Messenger family 1890's - Abbeytown
Any connection with the following: 1891 Census Southerfield, Holme Abbey. John Messenger 50 yrs, b) Waverton, Wife Martha 41 yrs b) Waverton Elizabeth A. 13 yrs b) Gillhead Mary 9 yrs b) Holme Abbey John 6 yrs b) Holme Abbey Martha 3 yrs b) Holme Abbey George A. Months b) Holme Abbey

HOLDEN,HADDON,BEWLEY/SOUTHWELL - Abbeytown
HOLDEN/BEWLEY - 1800-1900 ABBEYTOWN/ABBEY HOLME HADDON/HADDEN - 1700's HOLDEN/HADDON/SOUTHWELL - 1860'S MARYPORT

Chambers - Abbeytown
Looking for more information on Robert Chambers b1799 Abbas Holme - wife Agness son Thomas b1838 Kendal - wife Agnes Hutton b1843 Kendal Any help greatly appreciated Regards Sue

Seeking Joseph Barns - Aikton
Born abt. Jan 29. 1715..... wed Mary Cowen.... any relatives, are there any Barns or Barnes from this line in the Carlisle area?

Sibson - Aikton
I am seeking information relating to William Sibson and his father Joseph Sibson, known to be of Aikton in the late 18th and early 19th centuries but associated also, through marriage/descent with Gamelsby, Biglands, Kirkbampton and New Bampton. Especially interested in parentage of Joseph Sibson and links with other Sibsons in N.Cumbria, also dates and places of death of both Joseph and William Sibson.

Sibson, Ruston, Hine, Macauley - Aikton
I have found a Jane Sibson marrying a Samuel Ruston in 1797 at Brigham, Cumberland. Their daughter Sarah born in 1806 at Broughton, married a John Hine in 1832 at Brigham. Their daughter Jane born in 1835, was supposed to marry a John Macauley. Theyhad a son, Richard born 1865 at Workington. Can anyone help me with these?

MARY ANN REED - Aikton
MARY ANN REED Married RICHARD NIXON about 1881, and had several children. Could anyone please tell me her MAIDEN name. Thanks Heather

Mary Ann (nee Robson) Grisdale - Ainstable
looking for parents of my gr. grandmother Mary Ann Robson Grisdale born Ainstable, Yanwath nr. Penrith 1836....married William Grisdale of Penrith apprx. 1855

!-Joseph Wilson, born 1792; and 2-Joseph Wilson, born 1812 - Ainstable
My ggggrandfather was born in Ainstable and wed Ann Catton of Alston, after banns in Kirkoswald, in 1812. Their firstborn, Joseph left bound for Liverpool where by 1836 he had become a police officer and wed Mary Anne Brough, a Whitehaven girl, in St Nicholas Church at Pier Head. In the 1841 Liverpool census son Joseph is boarding his 14 yr-old brother Edward, with wife Mary Anne and 2 daughters. In the 1841 Ainstable census father Joseph and wife Ann (aged 49 and 45, respectively) with 3 daughters and 2 sons ranging in age from 11 years to 6 months, have or work a Channel Pool farm. I would appreciate anyone to contact and share any information with me on my Ainstable kin. Thank you...John, USA.

Turnberry House - Albyfield
I believe my GGFather Joseph Wilson may have been born here in 1824 I am interested in any information about this area

Langcake - Allonby
I am looking for any Langcake family around Allonby or Holme Cultram villages also in Liverpool.

Wood family of Allonby - Allonby
My gt gt gt grandmother Sarah Wood and her brothers were born in Allonby between 1806 and 1821. The Wood brothers were in the shipping business in Maryport. My gt gt gt grandmother's nephew Robert Wood born in Maryport 1834 married the sister of Thomas H Ismay, owner of White Star Lines. Any other relatives of the Allonby/Maryport Woods out there? I have lots of info. Ruth

Armstrong - Allonby
ANN ARMSTRONG of Allonby married James HARRIS (sailor). Ann's DOB varies between 1822 - 1828 according to various census. Their daughter Sarah Ann was born Maryport 1848. From 1861 census onwards Ann is shown a wife/servant to John Davidson born in Workington. Any information please?

Graham family descendents - Allonby
Related to Graham's through my maternal great grandmother Martha her siblings Polly, Mary Ann Jonathan. Anne Jane (schoolmistress). I'm not sure quite where she fit's in to the family hierarchy.

James Stanley - Allonby
Information on James Stanley born Allonby about 1805 gratefully received Regards John

ARMSTRONG - Allonby
The chilren of William & Sarah Armstrong were all baptized on 18/05/1826 in Allonby. At the time they were baptized their ages were Joseph 16yrs., Sarah 13yrs., Eunice 10yrs., Ann 7yrs., Eunice married John Noble in Wigton,1843. Any info. on this family please?

Messenger of Allonby - Allonby
Has anyone got any information on Isaac Messenger born Allonby ab 1811. Listed on census and have death certificate but can't find birth record or marriage to Margaret Lockerbie Scotland. Any information would be welcomed

Featherstone's of Alston - Alston
My ancestors were Thomas Featherstone/ haugh of The Butts, his son also Thomas and his wife Hannah nee Robinson who came from Renwick. Have hit a brick wall regarding them Any info helpful.

WALTON - Alston
Iassac Walton born 1857 in Alston married Kate Tomlinson in Bedminster in 1881.Have a massive datbase on the Tomlinson but have nothing on the Waltons.Do you have Walton ancestors ?

Alston - Alston
My great grandfather's brother, William Wright, was a gamekeeper at Wanwood in the late 19thc. Any descendants still in the area?

Sarah Eddy - Alston
I am looking for info on Sarah Eddy born in 1842 in Alston, Cumberland. I would greatly appreciate any info. Her husband was William Hutton born in Cornforth, Durham in 1839. Thanks.

Jacob Peart, born 1801 - Alston
Please send info on Jacob Peart, born 1801 in Garrigill or Noonston, and/or Elizabeth Halson, born 1804 of Alston. Thank you! Eileen

Bramwells of Alston - Alston
Would love to hear from anyone with links to Thomas Bramwell b1836 d1907 m Elizabeth b1830. Thomas's parents may have been Joseph d1859 and Jane, who had 14 children inc Elliot, Robert and William. Thanks for reading

Bainbridge family in Alston - Alston
John BAINBRIDGE b c1805 in Alston became a coal miner in Tyneside and later Durham. His children seem to have been born at Long Benton, Northumberland in the 1830s and 40s. I am keen to establish how John fits into the BAINBRIDGE family in Alston (lots of BAINBRIDGEs born in the 1800s and 1810s in Alston). Also, can anyone confirm that Eleanor (Elena?) b1831 in Long Benton was one of John's children? Finally, any information on his wife Ann, b1811 in Bywell, Northumberland? Thanks, Jim

Dickinson - Alston
Thomas Dickinson 1782-1845 of Spencey Croft Alston Moor married Sarah Angus. Their daughter Sarah married Alfred Scales and emigrated to Australia in 1853.

Randalholme - Alston
My grandfather George Lee was born c 1877 at Randalholme near Alston to an Annie Lee, the daughter of William Lee and Elizabeth Armstrong. My understanding is that Annie emigrated to America soon after this time, leaving her young son behind. She was not married so George retained the surname Lee. I wonder if anyone has any information about the family that could help me find out more. William was born around 1829 in Kirkhaugh. His father was a Thomas Lee and his mother was born Ann Walton. They lived at Low Row, Kirkhaugh, NBL in 1841. Thanks, Christine

Spency Croft - Alston
My grandmother, Winifred Richardson, was born c1879 at Spency Croft and is seen on census returns as the granddaughter of John Richardson, a stonemason. Her mother was Fanny or Frances Richardson who was unmarried at the time. Does anyone know anything about this family that would help me to find out more, please? For instance, I'd like to know what happened to Fanny after giving birth. Thanks, Christine

John BELL & Hannah COUSIN - Alston
Interested in details concerning John BELL born abt 1796 Alston and his wife Hannah COUSIN born abt 1798 Alston m. 6 May 1806 Alston Parish Church. Hannah was dau. of William COUSIN and Margaret DRYDEN, she being descendent of RUTTER and BARRON surnames. John & Hannah had children William 1819, Mary 1820, Thomas 1823, John 1826, Hannah 1828, George 1829, Matthew 1832 & Joseph 1835. Thomas married m Mary WATSON, dau of John & Elizabeth WATSON 1847 in Penrith.

Renwick - Alston
Joseph Renwick married (1) Alston1840 Mary Dent married (2) 1858 Sarah Mason. My Great Grandmother Elizabeth Renwick mrd 1865 William Anderson son of John and Elizabeth Anderson nee Rumney seeking family of Joseph& his 2wives.

hornsby - Alston
I am trying to find the father and mother of issac hornsby born c1816 any help would be gratefully received thank you dawn

Atkinsons, Middle Farm Alston - Alston
My relatives Eunice, Thomas and William Atkinson lived on Middle Skelgill (Middle Farm) in the late 1800's, do their relatives still live and work the farm? kind regards John

lee - Alston
i am looking for Matthew Lee born Alston 1840-41 he lived with John Scott and his wife Elizabeth from age 2 untill age 21 Matthew married Ruth any help pl.

Litel and Peart or Robson family - Alston
Am looking for info on Richard Litel who married a Hannah (possibly Peart or Robson) They had James, Thamer, Willis and possibly Walter or Ann. James, Thamer and Willis were all chr on 1 Jan 1815, mother only listed as Hannah. Walter was chr Jun 1805, mothers maiden name Peart. Ann was chr Apr 1807, mothers maiden name Robson. Can anyone shed some light on these names and the next gen back?

Wilson/Walton - Alston
John Wilson married Mary Walton in Alston 1812, looking for their parents also descendants of son Joseph.

Archer Familly - Alston
I have over 50 archers in my family tree that came from alston if anyone wants any info or wants to share information on this name drop me a line

Richardson/Ritson/Waugh - Alston
My 2 x great grandmother, Ann Richardson, was born in Alston - circa 1820. Sister to Edmund who married Margaret Waugh, and dughter of Thomas and Nancy Richardson of Alston. My grandfather, William Ritson, was born in Haltwhistle in 1846 and appears to have been brought up by Edmund and Margaret. I suspect that Ann died in her 20s and father was unknown or uncaring! Edmund and William used the names of Richardson and Ritson but seem to have settled on Ritson by about 1860. Both were coalminers, eventually settling in the Wylam and Prudhoe area. Can anyone help with further information please? Many thanks Mary

Kirk in Alston - Alston
John Pattinson Kirk (see Kirk in Carshalton, Surrey) was born in 1836 in Alston. The Pattinson link may well connect to Hugh Pattinson who invented a process for getting silver out of the ground. Any info please.

Joseph Hutchinson - Alston
Looking for information on Joseph Hutchinson, born Alston around 1810. Married Mary Bentley of county Durham on 1 October 1837. They came to the US around 1840. Would appreciate anything on his family. Rick

Thomas Todd/Robert Todd - Alston
These brothers owned part of what was the Tynehead estate and property called Sidehead. They left it to sons Robert Horsley Todd, Norman Storey Todd and Willima Todd. Thomas was my great grandfather and I would like any information re the estate or the family please.

Archers - Alston
would like to hear from any descendents of John Archer and Hannah Storie Garrigill-Alston. I descend from their son Edward who immigrated to Canada in 1870 along with his brother James and brother-in-law Henry Wilkinson

Dickinson butchers - Alston
Seeking further information about Matthew Dickinson b. 1795, married Elizabeth Elias, but cannot trace family back any further. 1841 census has him as butcher, 1851 also his son George described as butcher. Any information?

Alston - Alston
William Richardson married Ann Fawcett 02/07/821 in Alston - Ann born 1822 in Alston, married William Waugh from Knarsdale in 1841, possibly Scotland, emigrated with children to Australia in 1855. Any info re my 3 x gr grandparents, William & Ann Richardson would be appreciated.

Hiltons of Alston - Alston
I am researching the Hilton family of Alston. Thomas was alive in 1748 and his later descendants continued to hold land in the Blaghill hilltop area. In the 1850's, three members of that generation migrated to Australia, from whom I descend. Any information regarding Thomas Hilton and earlier would be gratefully received.

George Bell - Alston
Looking for any information on George Bell born 1829 Alston, son of John Bell and Hannah Cousin. He is mentioned in his father's will in 1858 but cannot be found on any of the censuses. Any information would be most welcome.

Latimer,Latimore - Alston
Pls Help I am researching the name Latimer from the Alston area in Cumberland England John Latimer B abt 1710 at the Rise Alston Married Elizabeth Parkin B abt 1713 in Garrigall (m) 15 Apr 1735 in Garrigall they had 9 Children.Their 2nd son John B abt 1737 in Alston (m)Mary Armstrong B abt 1740 in Alston (m) 22 May 1763 in Alston they had 10 children.Their youngest son William B1775 Alston (m) 2 times first wife Hannah Mallen b abt 1795 Alston they had 5 children, the eldest son samuel B 1799 in Alston (m) Harriet Hartill on 30 May 1819 at St marys Handsworth B'ham. Samuel and Harriet had 10 children that were baptisted in both Alston and Handsworth B'ham If anyone could add to my research with any lines from other children or could help me go back another generation I would be most grateful Regards Donna

Featherstone - Alston
Can anyone help please ? Am looking for Jonathan Featherstone/Featherston who may have married a female Kirkpatrick. Daughter Jane.

Kirkpatrick in Alston, Garrigill & Cumwhitton - Alston
ALL the Kirkpatricks in these three villages, throughout the 18th C and 19th until the end of Lead-mining, appear to be my relatives. Is that the case for anyone reading this entry. David

John William Joseph Stephenson - Alston
John William Joseph Stephenson was my great, great grandfather. He was born in Nenthead in 1829; married Mary Ann Hornsby on March 11, 1852 at the Red Wing and Low Chapel in Alston. Then, they emmigrated to Canada, to Ontario. I am trying to find: (1) information regarding their emmigration (what ship might they have taken, etc.) and (2) any other information about the life in and around Alston. John's parents were Henry Stephenson (b. 1796) and Phyllis Pearson, (b. 1800). Does anyone know anytihng baout these folks?

EDDY family, early 19th century - Alston
My gt.gt.gt.grandmother Hannah Eddy was born in Alston in 1838.I think her father's name was Thomas. Does anyone know anything about this family?

Robert Whitfield - Alston
Trying to find information about the ancestors of Robert Whitfield who married Ann White on 5th May 1822 in Alston.