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McClean of Flimby
- Flimby
looking for details of the McClean family. Surname also spelt: McLean, and McCleane. James McClean born 1845, married Ellen Bowness August 1882, anyone with links or details please contact me.
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William Jenkinson
- Flimby
Looking for information on Jenkinson's of Flimby around 1880 to 1900. My Great Grandfather, William married Edith Graham about 1901. Edith already had a child, Mary Jane. Then they had Jonathan, Ann, Edith, Phyllis and moved to Pennsylvania about 1925.
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COOK/GLENCROSS
- Frizington
RESEARCHING FAMILY OF THOMAS AND MARGARET COOK M/S GLENCROSS RESIDING IN FRIZINGTON 1891 UNTIL AFTER 1921
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Burns
- Frizington
Searching for relatives of my great-grandmother Eliza Burns. from County Wicklow as far as I know. Annie her daughter (married name Taylor) is my grandmother and I believe there was a brother who returned to Ireland. There are many Burns families in this area so would like help in finding which is mine. Any leads would be appreciated. Margaret
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Lavery, Rudd
- Frizington
Iwould like to find out about my ancestors my great grandad Robert Thomas Lavery worked in the iron ore mines and died in 1938 of silicosis he had many brothers a few of their names are william, alexander, david, john, issach, ilias and jacob. I also know that the Rudd family our one of our relations anyone with any information please contact me. I am finding this out for my nana Rene.
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COOK/GLENCROSS
- Frizington
My family tree includes Henry Cook (born 1863)married to Margaret Glencross (born 1866)living in Frizington (Arlecdon) in 1891. Henry's older brother Charles was my great grandfather.
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BOWNESS FAMILY
- Frizington
Looking for info on the bowness family who had a daughter Elizabeth.Elizabeth married Isaac Watson of Egremont.I can't find any more about Elizabeths family.Anyone able to help.Thanks.
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Isabella Powe
- Frizington
Born 1870 Married 1888 to Henry Mawson b 1866.
Who were the parents of Isabella Powe and siblings
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The Archers
- Garrigill
I would love to hear from any other people researching the Archer family plus 'married in' families such as the Stephensons, Barrons, Lees etc.,
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VIPOND
- Garrigill
Searching for a VIPOND family to claim my Isaac and Elizabeth (and son Isaac). All are in Canada by 1840.
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COUSIN and RUTHERFORD
- Garrigill
Seeking information about the family of William Cousin b. abt 1882 m Annie (nee Rutherford). They were shown with their child on the 1911 Census for Canada as living in Brantford, Brant, Canada
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Craig
- Gilcrux
I'm looking for any info on a Family called Craig
who lived there in and around 1850's
any help would be appreicated
thank you
Wendy
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Telford or Telfer
- Gilcrux
Trying to learn about the family of George Telford and Ann Willis. The children all born in Gilcrux starting in 1806. Where did they marry and who were Ann's parents? Thank you
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Gilcrux marriage
- Gilcrux
Looking for marriage of John Willis and Isabella ??
in Gilcrux. Their first child, John was born November 11th 1849 in Gilcrux. I am interested in Isabella's maiden name.
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David Bell and Sarah Willis
- Gilcrux
David Bell "of Brigham and Cockermouth" married Sarah Willis of Aspatria in Brigham , 11 Nov 1825. I am seeking information on the parents, date of birth and place of birth of David Bell. His death certificate says he was born in "Park House, Cumberland"
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Hodgson family
- Gilcrux
Information sought on the family of Thomas Hodgson and Mary Elliot. Eldest son b1799 was William followed by Ann, Dinah, John, Thomas, Mary Ann and Jane.
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Glassonby
- Glassonby
Looking for information on/descendants of the Kidd family who lived in Glassonby and nearby villages in the 19th century.
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Leech
- Gosforth
Looking for information about the Leech family who lived at Moorside Farm, especially descendants of Jeremiah, born 1839.
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Wilson / ROBINSON
- Gosforth
Looking for info on Andrew WILSON b1830 lived in Flosh Farm, with his wife Elizabeth(nee ROBINSON)b1838/39. They appear in 1891,81&71 census, does anyone have any other info on them?
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allison/lightfoot family
- Gosforth
Looking for relatives of Isaac Allison born about 1854 and Mary Ellen (Stockdale), his wife. Their sons, Joseph and Fred came to Canada, but lost track of daughters, Marie, Lucy, Annie and Ellen. I believe Annie married a Lightfoot.
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black family, workington, cumberland
- Great Clifton
my Grandmother was a "black" family member, born in 1877, her father was james black from flimby and I am trying to trace her mother etc.... do you have other information..........thanks......Lawrence
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thomas wallace mary blackburn
- Great Clifton
Seeking information on thomas wallace born 1840,whitehaven,1881census has him in great clifton and he was a coalminer. He married mary blackburn in 1858, she was born in crossbarrow in 1843 can anyone help me find out both their parents, id be extremely grateful?
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Haddow, Black, Wallace, Fliming,blackburn
- Great Clifton
I am descended from Margaret Haddow who was married to John Black and came from Carnwath, Scotland. Other ancestors are Eleanor fliming married to John Wallace. Thomas Wallace married to Mary Blackburn. All lived in Cumberland in the following places at one time or another, Crossthwaite, Workington, Maryport and Great Clifton. Have information to share.
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Robinson
- Great Corby
I am researching the family of william robinson born 1777and his wife jane atkinson born1785 william was a blacksmith any help would be very grateful. thanks
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CHAMBERS - BANKS
- Great Crosthwaite
Looking for info on Nancy CHAMBERS b. 1830 and Thomas BANKS b. 1826. Nancys father was Thomas CHAMBERS. Thomas' father was Joseph BANKS. Thanks.
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Edgar family
- Great Orton
Joseph born 1861
Henry born 1877
John born 1857
Thomas born 1863
James born 1866
George 1868+Grace Bell Aikton 1901
William born 1872
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Thomas Pearson Hodgson
- Great Salkeld
Searching for information on the family of Thomas Pearson Hodgson, born 1817 in Great Salkeld. Parents were John Hodgson 1775-1823) and Mary Hodgson (nee Hodgson). Thomas and many of his 7 siblings emigrated to Canada.
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dixon
- Greystoke
I would appreciate any information on Robert Dixon and his daughter Hannah who married Arthur George Cowley in 1904
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Stockdale
- Greystoke
Lokking for information about the Stockdales of Greystoke. William, my gr gr grandafther was born here c1818. His father was John but I'm not sure whether he was actually born here. He married Mary Thompson from Newton, in Greystoke on 10 July 1806, so it seems likely.
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Skelton areas
- Greystoke Gill
Looking for JoshuaGibson1756 Married Dorothy Parkin12.11.1795 Huddlesceugh children John 1797 Jean 1798 Thomas 22,10.1799. William Graham ?1751 married Ann Morland daughter Ann 1807 son George 1813 Heskett in the Forest area. Would like to know where these villages were Also Graham/Gibson connection to Farlam. I know there were Grahams at Forest Head. Thompsons from Stanger John Ann Hudson Mary or Mary Ely lived at Stanger had daughter Jane. Also Thompsons at Low Mill Murrah
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Sibson Graham
- Grinsdale
Sibson Graham b 1809 - d 1872. Son of John Graham & Ruth Sibson. Married 19.11.1834 Jane Lowry. Children John b 1837, Jane & Ruth twins b 1838, Mary Lowry b 1845
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Wood Family Haile
- Haile
Would like to know alittle more about the following families that married into the Wood Family. The Braithwaite's, Ann Gunson and Hannah Ray from Becketmet St. John. Thank You.
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Henderson
- Hall Waberthwaite
I am looking for information on the family of John henderson living in Waberthwaite, Cumberland around the 1760 to 1825 timeframe. John had several children including: Isaac, John, Edward, Thomas, Mary and Ann all born in Cumberland. John's wife was Mary. John moved to Canada in 1822. I would appreciate any information. Thanks
Walter
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1800's Harker family bible found
- Harker
I bought a family bible at an auction recently it contains a birth certificate for John Harker born December 10, 1895. The mother is listed as Mary Ann Harker formerly Scott. The father is listed as James Harker. Registar. as Thomas Lowes. District of Sedgefield in the county of Durham. Entry No. 25 in the register book of births No. 63. It also contains a memorial card for John Scott, the son of Goerge and Ann Scott of Tudhoe Grange, Spennymoor, It also say who departed this life at America,Jan. 6, 1882. aged 28 years. Also A memoriam card for Issabella , Wife of Robert Thompson,of RoseVilla, Bedington. departed this life on january 10th, 1893. interred at Bedington Cemetery.
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troughton of harrington
- Harrington
looking for information on William troughton born harrington 1847/9, he married Catherine Black from Scotland, his father was John Troughton, who married Jane Barton at Cockermouth. in Dec 1846, any info. would be much appreciated
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William Frazer
- Harrington
Ibelive this Frazer took his own life,1855 onwards am trying to find the exact date to start my next passage of search.
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Hodgsons of Harrington/Whitehaven
- Harrington
Abraham and Mary Hodgson, son Abraham (b 8/12/1770)also married a Mary; their son Gabriel b 12/3/1803 m Jane Harrison (b 17/1/1801) had poss twins, Mary & Thomas (b 1839). Mary married Thomas Sutcliffe; they had 6 chds; their son, Gabriel Hodgson Sutcliffe is my Gt-Grandfather. Would like to extend family tree with any/all children and further back if poss.
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QUINN
- Harrington
My grandfather Patrick Quinn was born to Michael and Mary A Quinn in 1889 I believe they moved to Garston in Liverpool in about 1901. Michael was originally born in Ireland and I have got stuck tracing any further back than that.
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Hodgson/Edgar family
- Harrington
Looking for an exchange of information on John Hodgson Edgar, baptised/born 1859 in Harrington to Hannah Hodgson from Harrington and Isaac Edgar from Cleator.
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