JAMES of Longtown - Longtown
Seeking origins of Hugh JAMES (born c1790), seedsman and parish clerk of Longtown until his early death in 1841. He married Margaret LITTLE in 1812 and they had a large family of 13, all baptised and/or buried in the parish. Is this the same Hugh who was baptised 11 Feb 1789 in Stapleton, illegitimate son of Hugh JAMES and Ann JOHNSON?

Edgar - Longtown
Edgar John, born Rockcliff 1829, farming 212 acres near Kirkandrews on Esk (Eden) in 1881 living with Sarah Edgar (wife) & son William aged 8 my grandfather.

Johnston Longtown - Longtown
I am looking for a Maggie Johnston born 1871 in Liverpool to a Jane ( Marriner ) and Andrew Johnston/Johnson she was living with her grandfather William Marriner in the 1881 census as her parents have died. Maggie also had a brother John William who was born 1869 Liverpool who is living with his mother's sister in Manchester. Name of Elizabeth (Marriner ) and George Pimlott. William died in 1883 and his daughter Caroline in 1884 after this there is no record of a Marriner in Longtown and no sign of Maggie can anyone help locate her. Norma

Margaret Corrie b.1811 - Longtown
If anyone knows about the Corrie Family in and around the borders in the 17th&18th century I would be very pleased to hear from you

Elliott - Longtown
Any family member details requird. My Grandparents lived in Longtown from 1939 until there deaths in 1983. My father was Brian Elliott. He left Longtown in 1962 when he married my mother Gillian Leese, of Hednesford Staffordshire members of my immediate family still live in Longtown to this day, but are not aware of the on going family history.

TINNING - Longtown, - Longtown
I am interested in all Tinning families in the area and have much to share. Anne

Byers - Longtown
I am looking for the mother of William and Robert Byers born 1855 and 1867. She was Jane Byers and William was born in Longtown workhouse. Does anyone have info on the workshouse or Jane Byers, she was probably born approx 1835 in Cumberland. Jane did not raise either of her children. William was raised by a CofE family and Robert probably by a salvation army family as he went on to join them. Anyone else researching this family?

GRAHAM, William farmer Cubby Hill - Longtown
William GRAHAM b.SCOTLAND 1781 farmed at CUBBY HILL (4mi N of Longtown)until his death in 1849 (family Grave Kirkandrews on Esk)10 sons and daughters. Most left for London (or Paris)George (1819-1893)stayed & farmed at Cubby Hill and died at OAKBANK (Just N of Longtown on the A7)Any information welcomed.

GRAHAM, Isabella 1825-1902 - Longtown
'Aunt 'Sibella' was born (1825) on the family farm at Cubby Hill (north of Longtown, Cumberland). She died in Silloth in 1902. Can anyone help with news of her life? Is there any connection between her, her sisters Janet (1816-1833)and Elizabeth b. 1824 and 'Mrs Geddes' and 'Mrs. Waddelow' (who either marrried 'John Waddelow-a doctor' or had a son 'John Waddelow-a doctor')

DIXON, John & Miss GRAHAM - Longtown
MARRIAGE announcement from CARLISLE Journal dated June 13th 1829 'On Sunday last at Kirkandrews Mr. John DIXON of Chapelknowe to Miss GRAHAM daughter of Mr. Wm. GRAHAM of Cubby Hill' Does anyone know any more?

Armstrong family - Low Hesket
My mother in law was winifred norman Armstrong. Her father was William Norman Armstrong with connections to Dalston and Low Hesket.There is a William married to a lady with the surname of Norman. Could this be the connection.

wilkinson - Loweswater
I am researching the Wilkinson family from Miresyke, Loweswater. The family also had connections with the Kirkstyle Inn. I have the information on the 1841 to 1901 census returns and the three gravestones in Loweswater churchyard. Does anybody have any additional information please?

HOLLIDAY - GRAHAM - Loweswater
Looking for information on Thomas HOLLIDAY b1767 Dearham, Cumberland and his wife Elizabeth GRAHAM b1782 Loweswater and married 25 Feb 1804 Loweswater. Their children were John, Adam, Jane, Mary, William, Joseph, Elizabeth, Sarah, Hannah and Thomas also of Loweswater

Wilkinson - Maryport
Searching this surname to Australia 1850's.

Searching Curwen - Maryport
looking for information on Jonathan Curwen born around 1702 in Little Bridekirk, Cumberland County, England

Sewell/mcknight - Maryport
Names: Sewell

HINE - Maryport
John HINE was born in Maryport in 1847, he married Mary ann FEARON also from Maryport, they had 5 kids and had a butchers shop which i think was on King St, they lived in Crosscannonby in 1881 with Mary Anns father William, if anyone has any info onthese people please let me know

THOMPSON-DAND - Maryport
I am interested to know more about Joseph Thompson, a Mariner who married Jane Dand in early 1830's. They had 6 Children - Jane, Elizabeth, Joseph, Wilson, Matthew, & John Henry.

Mcadams-Marmivio - Maryport
We are searching for my great grand mother Sarah Marmivio. She had 2 children with frank Mcadams, Mary and Sarah Holliday Mcadams (born 1904 and 1906 respectively). I cannot find a marriage certificate, maybe there isnt one! Family have said that Sarah Marmivio was Italian and came into Maryport, we don't know if this is correct but she gave an address of Whillan's Yard, Wood Street. Would appreciate some help!!!

Mulgrew, Farrell. - Maryport
Looking for Mulgrew descendants. Patrick Mulgrew born 1852 came to Maryport from County Antrim in 1880 and settled in Maryport with his wife Catherine (formerly Farrell) born 1858. Patrick was a carpenter.

Harris - Maryport
Searching for information on SARAH ANN HARRIS DOB 1848 Maryport, daughter of Ann Harris DOB abt 1828 Allonby. 1861 census Ann was married to John Davidson of Workington, however their parish is shown as Flimby.

MCKIE of maryport - Maryport
looking for the Mckie family. My gr grandmother who was born margaret Mckie in Cockermouth Cumbria in 1901. father james Mckie & mother mary Doughert (not sure )She married wilfred holt farnworth bolton had three daughters Margaret, Ivy And Winifred. If anyone know any info please contact me. Thanks Louise

Myra L. Kelly - Maryport
Myra was the second wife of my ggfather Warren Steeves. She came to Canada and setteled with him in Albert County New Brunswick sometime after 1928 as that is the year of first wife's death. Looking for information about family in Maryport.

Hinds, Mitchinson, lawson - Maryport
Am looking for Joseph Mitchinson, coal hewer born 1858 died 1940, buried allenby church married Frances Lawson Hinds born Maryport 1857. Her mother was called frances born 1818 Liverpool who possibly married a black sea captain. Can anyone help?

ARMSTRONG, HARRIS - Maryport
Ann Armstrong c1826 of Allonby married James Harris sailor, their daughter Sarah Ann was born 1848. In the 1851 census they are living in Maryport, by c1861 Ann and Sarah are living in Flimby with John Davidson. Any information would be welcome

hurst family of maryport - Maryport
looking for relatives or descendents of joseph hurst/elizabeth greenlaw, maryport. joseph born 1813, son of william hurst & elizabeth Brown. joseph had 6 children: greenlaw, joseph henry, william sheridan, sarah, eleanor, and jane elizabeth. joseph was a joiner. also lived for a time in st.bees, and arlecdon. joseph died 1883, buried at st.pauls churchyard, frizington. also lived near crosscanonby. wife elizabeth Greenlaw was born in 1817, daughter of william greenlaw and jane quiggin. I believe joseph and his father william might have lived on john st or wood st in maryport.

Elizabeth Armstrong born abt 1793 - Maryport
Looking for any information on the baptism and parents of Elizabeth Armstrong born Maryport c1793. In 1831 Elizabeth had twin sons William and Richard, father unknown. She went on to be a grocer / baker living in Beckfoot and died 1872 age 79.

Brooker - Maryport
Looking for my husband's family. Martha BROOKER was born 1841 in Maryport. She was the daughter of James BROOKER (born 1815, Liverpool)and Jane Hudson (born 1821). Martha and family moved to Sunderland where she married a German man called Paul Stabler. They went on to have about 13 children together. Any help appreciated.

HARRIS - Maryport
DOROTHY HARRIS was born in London 21st Jan. 1916. Her mother was LILLY HARRIS of Maryport. Dorothy was raised by an aunt and uncle in Maryport who had a son TOM. Dorothy left around 1934 and went to Preston in Lancs. Dorothy died in Australia and her daughter is searching for any information .

Rollinshaw - Maryport
1851 to 1871 census shows John B Rollinshaw as a school master in Private school in Maryport.1881 census shows he has moved to be a colliery clerk. Would like info re school or colliery

Grasslot-Maryport - Maryport
Searching brother of William.E.Iley (billy) who had dance band Maryport born 1910 or any relatives

Henry mcClarence - Maryport
killed in WW2 merchant navy born 1890 think he had a twin Patrick father henry from ireland. do you know any of them?

Marron and Gordon in Cumberland - Maryport
I am seeking any researchers of the Marron family who moved to Maryport around 1902. Parents were John Marron and Margaret Gordon and children Mary Katherine, Ellen, Gertrude and Jessie. All children were born in Workington

james miller 1841 - Maryport
looking for information of the miller family

witherow/wetherow - Maryport
I am researching the witherow/wetherow line in maryport any information would help, i think they moved to the area from ireland Rose and joseph

Parkin - Maryport
My father was Reginald Parkin who was born in Maryport in 1920. His relations included surnames Curwen and Harrison. Any information gratefully received.

Iley of Maryport - Maryport
Have much information on Iley family and looking for more. Am grandaughter of Billy Iley (jazz band)

OBITUARIES - Maryport

John Giles WALKER - Maryport
I am looking for John Giles Walker who, from Census information comes from Maryport. I have found him on the 1881, 1891 and 1901 Census with his wife Elizabeth Mary HEY from Hetton, Durham and the family lived in Northumberland. I have been unable to find him on the 1871 or 1861 Census, so have no idea of his parents names. I would be grateful if anyone has any information on this man so I can further my research.

Connor Conner - Maryport
Researching the family of Robert Conner b1845 in County Antrm Ireland, moved to Maryport, Cumbria and married Jessie Ferguson. They had 5 daughters and 2 sons, Samuel and John. Any information on these families would be great, mainly in the Maryport area but they could have all moved as Robert had 17 grandchildren! Del

Irving - Maryport
Does anyone know of a 'Ducks' Irving, from Maryport. He had a brief relationship with my nan Violet Connor. In 1940 they moved from Maryport to Salford. He left them in 1944 and returned back to Maryport. During this time he fathered two children, one being my mother. Any information would be great. thanks Del

MINICKEN EDGAR - Maryport
would be glad of any info on WILLIAM MINICKEN,married ISABELLA EDGAR 1895

Fearon - Maryport - Maryport
I am interested in members of the Fearon family from Maryport. John Fearon was born c. 1809 in Maryport. At some point he moved to Liverpool and married Ann Molloy. They had two children - Ann J Fearon, born c. 1840 and Mary Ann Fearon, born c. 1844. Any information on John and his parents would be appreciated.

Walker, Brown, Steele, Talbot, Redcliffe - Maryport
Hi, I am looking for further details regarding the above-mentioned families. My grandmother Susannah Walker Steele was born in Cockermouth in 1893. Her mother Mary Brown b.+/_1869 married John Steele b. 1860. Her grandmother's maiden name was Susannah Walker, daughter of William Walker and Anne Donald. Susannah Walker's siblings appear to have been Wilson Walker b. 1846, Jane Walker 1847 and Robert Neill Walker, a few years later. My grandmother and her parents, together with her younger sister Annie Talbot Steele left Cumberland in the early 1900's for South Africa. Two siblings Jean and Campbell died in Maryport at a very young age. I beleve that William Walker was an eminent shipbuilder, that the Brown family were grocer/shopkeeper's and know for certain that John Steele had a Colliery Mine Manager's Certificate. Any further information or suggestions as to how I should/could proceed further, would be much appreciated. Sincerely, Terence.

Williamson Thomas & Jane - Maryport
Thomas & Jane Williamson from Ireland around 1841-51 with children John [came to Australia 1853] Jane & James , they were on the Census from 1851 onwards ,Any ino of this family around Maryport

MOORE, Jimmy and Doris - Maryport
I should be interested to hear any information about James Cubby MOORE and his wife Doris Winifred RAE (or ROE) who lived in Maryport from the time of WW2 until their deaths. They were married in Romford on 5 Aug 1941. James Moore was born in 1898 in Wigton Reg. District.

AITKEN MARYPORT - Maryport
Looking for any info on my GGG Grandad Henry Aitkin/aitken,b abt 1804, married Rebecca Gammon Crosscanonby lived in Maryport, Workington Cumberland, found a bit about Rebecca but still trying to find who Henrys parents were or were he he was born, any help no matter how small would be appreciated so i might have a lead thanks regards Margaret.

HODGSON - Mawbray
Researching family of Ruth Hodgson b.1842 died 1923 daughter Hannah married a John Watson any descendants. Parents of Ruth, Thomas and Sarah Hodgson m/s Sewell originally from Sebergham and Low Pow by Dalston.

John Woodhall - Melmerby
Seeking information concerning John Woodhall, born about 1861, place inknown. He married Sarah Lancaster, July 5, 1786 in Addingham Parish. Sarah was born about 1864 in Great Salkheld. John died in February of 1822 and Sarah died in June of 1825. They are both buried in the Melmberby Church Yard. Any information would be appreciated.

PATTENSON Family - Melmerby
PATTENSON family of Melmerby and Penrith, Cumberland. John Edward Pattenson, Esq. married Mary Anna Frances Antoinetta Harris in Tipperah, India, on March 8, 1801. (John's brother, Charles Pattenson married Mary Anna's sister, Elizabeth Harris, on May 3, 1802, at Fort William, Calcutta, India.) Mary Anna Harris' parents were Stephen Harris of Rugby, Warwickshire and West Bengal, India, and Mary Harris of London and Daventry - daughter of Samuel Harris and Elizabeth Hamlyn. The children of John Pattenson and Mary Anna Harris included: Mary Jane Pattenson Jacob, John Edward Pattenson, Henry Rees Pattenson, Arthur Harris Pattenson and Robert Cane Pattenson. John was the son of Thomas Pattenson and Barbara Grainger. Thomas was the son of Lancelot Pattenson and Margaret Orfeur. Lancelot was the son of Thomas Pattenson and Elizabeth Threlkeld. Thomas was the son of John Pattenson and Mary Sleddall. I am working with my cousin, Peter Bales, on these Pattenson and Harris lines. Thank you, Susan Jacob Garcia.