Vickers family - Harrington
Any information on the family of Mary Ann Vickers born about 1841. She married at Cockermouth in 1858 William G. Russell. They settled in Barrow In Furness.

McVea family - Harrington
Looking for information on the mcvea family in Harrington, including Elizabeth Ann mcvea (b.1863), her mother Esther mcvea (1839), her grandfather Alexander mcvea born 1809 in Scotland.

William CONN abt 1811 Mariner - Harrington
28 May 1835 married Margaret JOHNSTON Appeared on 1841 census age 30, mariner 1 daughter Sarah 1839, at that time living around Harrington Harbour. He had a further child, James 1843 but does not appear on the 1851 census. Margaret appears as widow, so presumably he died sometime between 1842 - 1851 I have not been able to locate his death. Any help or advise would be most welcome

Haverigg, cumberland - Haverigg
I am interested in anything connected to the history of this village - local history, family history etc.

george atkinson - Hayton
has anyone any info about a george atkinson born at hayton around 1792,married a mary? died at scalby

Knight - Hayton
interested in contacting people with ascendants having this surname in Hayton prior to 1700 Josephine Knight

BEATY-EVA,BORN HAYTON? - Hayton
Trying to locate info re Beaty (Beatty) family who lived Hayton,Cumbria. In particular Eva Beaty,born Jan 1890,married Frances O'neil 1918/19

Hodgson - Hayton
Looking for anyone who could be conected to Hugh and Mary (NEE HARDING) my g grandparent's they had maybe 11 children and lived in Hayton Cumberland

Esther Milburn - Hayton
Esther Milburn was born in Hayton about 1781. She did not marry but did have a son Joseph when she was in her 40's. She lived with her son until she died, even when he married Ann Spark in 1868. She lived well into her 80's. I am hoping someone can tell me something about her family.

Richard JOHNSTON & Mary IRVING - Hayton
Looking to trace connections with Richard JOHNSTON (Blacksmith) b. 1806 Scotland and wife Mary nee IRVING b. 1806 CUL. Richard believed to be son of James JOHNSTON with bro. James JOHNSTON b.1820 Hayton. Richard & Mary had children George b. abt 1826, James b. abt 1827, Jane b. 1829 m John LOWTHIAN, Thomas b. abt 1832, Margaret b. abt 1834, Mary b. abt 1836, Elizabeth b. abt 1838, and Richard b abt 1841. The family appear in 1841C in Hayton but the latter two children are with uncle and aunt James JOHNSTON & wife Mary (nee RUDD) in 1851.

Edgar family Hensingham - Hensingham
I am trying to find the father's name for a Robert Edgar of Keekle Terrace, Hensingham (1881 census). I believe Robert's mother's name was Ann and she was born in Blaydon - maybe married in the Whitehaven area. Robert was a coal miner and he moved with his family to Birtley in County Durham (although I don't know when)

speddings of hensingham - Hensingham
trying to find family history of ancestors speddings born in hensingham l816 and l849 eras.

Joseph & Ann Jenkinson families - Hensingham
Looking for descendents of Joseph and Ann Jenkinson(nee Heard) married in 1853 Had 9 children one was Henry who went to live in NZealand around the late 1800's The family lived in Hensingham

robert lowdon mary ellen hann - Hensingham
Looking for info on my great grandparents.Mary Ellen @Robert Lowdon,they owned a few butcher shops around Cumbria.Ithink they had two sons one Sidney(married Agnes)also a butcher.they had 4 daughters betty,nell,eva and lily.the later being my grandmother.If anyone has any information or stories they would like to share I would love to hear from them Ange

Mary Ellen Sloan - Hensingham
Searching for Mary Ellen Sloan born Marcn 1878, father Arthur, mother Elizabeth. Lived at 37 Keekle Terrace, Hensingham. Arthur was a coalminer. Mary Ellen went to USA need to know when and who she travelled with. Thanks

WILLIAM & SARAH BRIDGET MOORE - Hensingham
William Moore (christened at Hensingham 15 Feb 1813) married Sarah Bridget(born 1817 Liverpool) about 1837ish. Looking for details of this marriage.

BRIDGET MOORE - Hensingham
Looking for information on Bridget Moore christened at Hensingham 13 Sept 1840. Daughter of William & Sarah Bridget Moore. Appears on the 1851/1861/1871 census & seems to disappear. Has a son James MOOR christened at Ennerdale 21 May 1871 but seems to be unmarried. Anyone found her on any other census - spelling can vary for the surname. Thank You. Sandra

Wetheral/Wetherall family - Hensingham
I am looking to trace the family of my great grandfather MARCUS WETHERALL born 25/01/1887 in Hensingham, nr Whitehaven. His parents were JAMES WETHERAL and wife ELIZABETH COOK. I am unclear if there are any siblings, descendants, or ancestors in the area... though I believe James and Elizabeth may have originated in Ireland (Lurgan area possibly) Any information or possible connections would be invaluable.

TUMBER PORTSMOUTH - High Harrington
Looking for any inforamtion on Tumbers who lived in Portsmouth then moved to kent. circa1900-1930 Ellen Beatrix Tumber and her siter cath tumber who was ten years younger lived with there mother and father.the mother died when cath was arond 3, they moved to Kent where a house keeper looked after the children but later married their father. Ellen was sent into service and cath remained with her father and step mother.any info would be helpfl, sorry not much to go on but know ellens and caths mum originally came from ireland and owned jewelry shops apparently very wealthy.

dobson/tumber - High Harrington
need any info about anyone that may know something re (nee) dobson then married ? tumber mother of ellen and cath tumber born in 1920 and cath 1933. mother(nee dobson) died when cath 3 , later moved to kent

Oliphant/Olivant - High Hesket
I am researching Oliphant/Oliphant in Hesket, upper and lower, and area of Inglewood Forest. Information dating back to 1566 on various lines, in villages in the area. Please get in touch if your research is similar. Thanks. Jackie

Donovan - High Ireby
looking for James Donovan, farmer, father of Annie Mary Elizabeth Donovan b. 1862 and married in Great Orton to Thomas Grisdale b. l862 in Penrith, cumbria

Willis - High Lorton
Looking for anyone who has a John Willis in their family tree. He was born in 1779, christened Feb. 18th of that year. would like to know who his parents were and if and who he married. Thank you.

High Swinside Farm- Gates til 1909 - High Lorton
Gibson Gates b. 1843 Braithwaite d. 25 Nov 1909 m. 1869 Mary Hodgson b.1844 Wythop Mill She d.25 Aug 1905,. Earliest Gates Highside east of Bassenthw. Lake,then ST. John's in Vale, Braithwaite,WythopM. H.Lorton. Maternal Line Grisdale,Lancaster,Gibson

Mary Hodgson b. 1844 of Wythop - High Side
married Gibson Gates b.1843in Braithwaite. John Gates four generations earlier m. Elizabeth Grisdale of Bowness c. 1750 and lived at Highside where they were neighbours with Hodgsons at that time. Since these communities not far apart may be connected by blood relation to Hodgsons in Bassenthwaite.

Joseph Wood - Hornsby
Looking for the family of Joseph Wood born in Hornsby, Lancs about 1844. He was a House Furnisher who later lived in Morecambe and finally Barrow in Furness.

George Robinson - Houghton
Joined RAF in 1947, located in Preston in 1948 until 1949. Played football for st Pauls district league. Returned to British Railway, retired in 1984. Married Irene in 1956 in Carlisle.

Methodism in Hunsonby - Hunsonby
Researching the history of Hunsonby Methodist chapel - interested in any info re village people 1800 onwards

Irthington, Cumberland - Irthington
Small village with historic church

sproat - Irthington
has anyone any info about the family with the surname sproat who lived in irthington,william born 1861,robert born 1863,elizabeth,mary jane,david,joseph,samual,margaret ann,parents john sproat and margaret(todhunter)

Murray - Irthington
My great great grandfather John Murray was born in 1797 in this area to James Murray and Mary Hetherington. I think he had two sisters, Lucy born 1799 and Alice born 1801. Please, does anyone know anything about this family.

Thomas & Elizabeth - Irthington
Looking for marriage of Thomas Graham born Irthington 1823 to Elizabeth (?) born Renwick 1833. Had two sons: both born Haltwhistle: John(1861) and George (1868)

Parents of Robert Edgar - Keekle
I am tracing my family through the Edgar line, but have come to a standstill with Robert Edgar who (according to the 1881 census) was born in Parton in 1844. I would like to find out the name of his father - I believe his mother's name was Ann and she was born in Blaydon. I am not sure where they married (if indeed they did) but I would appreciate details of that also if it is in the Whitehaven area. Many thanks

German Miners C1567 - Keswick
From Calendar of Cecil Papers Vol 1 page 345 1567/05/31 Daniel Hechstetter to the Queen. Expresses his gratification at hearing that her Majesty had obtained her right against the Earl of Northumberland as tothe matter of metals. Maintains the Queen's right to copper,inasmuch as it is found amalgamated with gold and silver in the crude state.Sends a piece of metal which was lately found and pending the litigation was in the keeping of the Earl;this contains gold,silver,copper and lead,from which Her Majesty can easily see that these metals cannot be separated otherwise than by fire.Trusts that these matters may be brought to a satisfactoryissue. Keswick - prid Calend Junii 1567 - Signed Latin 2 pp

Seeking Info - Keswick
on the birth of thomas mcintyre born 1840 in keswick who later moved to west yorkshre

Robert or Thomas Gardner - Keswick
Looking for info on Thomas Gardner and family. Believed baptised in 1832 at Keswick, Cumberland. Father - Robert. Mother - Elizabeth nee Wilkinson ? Thomas was in Australia by the early 1860s. Was any other family member?

miners - Keswick
Looking for info on Carradus family Borrowdale. Living at the Bowder Stone in the early 1800s.

hotel business - Keswick
Hi, im looking for any information on joseph and mary (anne/jane) brown. (maiden name Nixon) who i have traced to owning a hotel/hotel business in keswick around 1885. if anyone has any information, please let me knwow cheers

Sewell, Cartmel - Keswick
I am researching my dads family history and i know very little about his mothers side of the family. Her maiden name is Mary Sewell, born in Keswick in 1926 to Robert Henry Sewell b.1897 and Sarah Evelyn Sewell (maiden name Cartmel)b.1896. Robert died young, i think around 1931??? Sarah Evelyn was born to Daniel Richard Cartmel and Mary Ann Cartmel (maiden name Walker) if you think you could tell me any information on any of these people please let me know!

Mary Wilson - Keswick
Recently purchased an old quilt for restoration signed 'Mary Wilson 16 Ratcliffe Place Keswick Cumberland', but unfortunately no date. Interested to know more about her.

CUMPSTON(E), COMPSTON - Keswick
1901 census Henry and Dora CUMPSTON and their children Evelyn 6 yrs and Harold 3 yrs. Any family details welcomed

William Green and family - Keswick
William Green (1760-1823), artist, lived and worked here. Wife Anne Bamford (1765-1823), children Elizabeth (Mayson), Jane, Sarah, Joshua, Bernard, Mary, William, George, Thomas. Any connections?

Borrowdale - Keswick
Looking for info on the Grisdale family from Keswick.

Force Crag mine - Keswick
Looking for info on Force Crag mine during the first world war. Anything will be of interest. Looking for Mr J Lowe who worked there.

RODGERS, ROBINSON - Keswick
I'm searching the family of Robert Rodgers, born Workington abt. 1820, who married Elizabeth Robinson of Keswick in 1840. He was a house painter and they moved to Leeds in the 1860s. Their daughters married men with the surnames Megilley, Highton, Walsh and Newall.

murray - Keswick
searching for daniel murray dob 11 11 1889 born millbeck.baptised 1904 at our lady st michael parish church cumberland.

EDWIN ATKINSON EVANS 1864 - Keswick
was brought up by thomas wilkinson of keswick and grew up to be a painter and decorator living on rose terrace keswick.does anyone know who his real father was , edwins birth certificate says atkinson evans but there are no records of a father!

HALL FAMILY - Keswick
LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON THE HALL FAMILY OF GRETA GROVE MAIN STREET KESWICK (SOLICITORS)LILIAN NINA HALL M ABOUT 1908 A ????WATSON & LIVED AT BANK HOUSE MAIN ST

Robert Linsey & Ann - Keswick
Looking for information on Robert Linsey & Ann. Daughter Elizabeth was christened 21 Jan 1798 at Newlands By Keswick. Cumberland. England. Elizabeth went on to marry Joseph Pattinson 7 Nov 1818 at Crosthwaite. Cumberland. England. They are well documented in the Patterdale area. If anyone could through any light on Elizabeths parents it would be much appreciated. Thank You. Sandra

Plasketts of Borrowdale, Cumberland - Keswick
I am cuurently researching the Plasketts of Borrowdale valley circa 1749. I have a Joseph Plaskett who married Mary wetherall from Greystoke in 1779. Looking to find any further information on this happy event and the descendants of this happy union