John Scott - Keswick
My grandfather was John Harvey Scott, born in Keswick in 1889 to John Scott and Mary Scott. John's father was Jonathan Scott and his mother was Mary Gate Scott. Mary died shortly after John's birth and Jonathan then married Mary Folder and had 7 more children. Jonathan's parents were John Scott and Jane Iredale Scott and they were married in 1828. Jonathan was a farmer and then auctioneer and living on Lake Rd. From 1900-1914 he owned the George Hotel in Keswick. His brother John married Sarah Crosthwaite and he owned the King's Arms Hotel in Keswick and the Lodore Hotel in Borrowdale from around 1871 to 1894. Having trouble tracing back from John Scott and Jane Iredale. Also would like to here from anyone related.

Elizabeth Birkett/Joseph Branks - Keswick
ELIZABETH BIRKETT, born 1817 in Keswick is my great grandmother. She married James Smith in Kendal on the 28th December 1840. I have just got hold of a copy of the marriage certificate, am astonished to find that her father's name was JOSEPH BRANKS- I guess born around 1796-1800. Has anybody got any information?? Cheers Alan

Mawson - Keswick
relatives of Joseph Anthony Mawson, and Annie Mary Mawson (nee Crosthwait)they lived in Keswick. They had 3 children Alma born 1919, Jane 1921, and Burnard born 1933.Alma and Jane joined the British army in the 2nd world war and Alma went to Egypt and Jane to Italy, in 1339 Alma married Darcy Thompson a New Zealander and at the end of the war went to NZ as a war bride, Jane also got married in Italy and after the war went back to the UK. Bernard married Ann (maiden name unknown) and they had 2 girls, Hazel is the only surviving child and she married a Mark Cockbarn. My grandfather had 4 sisters, Agnus, Mable, Jessy,Ethel, and 2 brothers, John and George. Love to hear from other relatives.

Mawson relatives - Keswick
Looking for Hazel Mawson who lived at 50 Windybrow Ave Keswick with her parents and grandmother, Annie Mawson. Fathers name Bernard (he worked for the council)mothers name was Ann, both deseased. Hazel married Mark Cockbarn.

Thomas Smith of Skiddaw Lodge Keswick - Keswick
My great grandfather Thomas Smith retired from Leigh Lancashire to Keswick. I understand that he owned the following properties, Skiddaw Lodge, The Borrowdale Hotel and Lattrigg House. He helped raise money for Fritz Park and was Keswick rep on the Cockermouth Boadrd of Guardians. He worked for the highways department, apparently improving the road through Borrowdale in about 1882. He also with others lead a protest to ensure that the open access to Skiddaw was provided, and was taken to court in Carlisle for this. He was successful but it cost £2000! Anyone who can help me with local information on the properties, especially early photos,or who can provide any more information about Thomas Smith I would be greatful

asselbrough - mumberson in keswick - Keswick
mary ann asselbrough married askew mumberson( born crosthwaite 1845) in keswick two known children florence and askew junior, mary ann daughter of george asselbrough and nancy nalls. sister of israel,elizabeth sarah george all born alston.living in church street keswick c 1855

Thomas BANKS & Nancy CHAMBERS - Keswick
Looking for any info relating to Thomas BANKS, b. 1826, and Nancy CHAMBERS, b. 1830. I think Nancy was born in Crosthwaite, Cumberland. They were married there in 1853, but they were living in Keswick at the time.

Matthew McNamara - Keswick
Looking for information on Matthew McNamara dob November 27, 1900. Was Barnardo child sent to Canada in 1911 on the Corinthian. Family has bible with Thomas McNamara inscription, possible brother or father. Matthew born possibly in Kendal or Keswick Cumbria. Family history states "Bella" (last name unknown) gave him to the Barnardo organization. Anyone with any information please contact. Thank-you.

Highmore/Miller - Kirkbride
Thomas Miller b 1799 Dundraw married Sarah Highmore b 1804 Walton. Children Ruth,Sarah,Joseph,Mary & Thomas, all born Kirkbride.

Routledge (or Armstrong) - Kirkcambeck
Have bapt of John Routledge (or Armstrong) in Kirkambeck on 14/10/1688 father given as James Routledge (or Armstrong) mother not given. Married Margaret Thompson (bapt 1686, parents John Thompson of Nubigin & Jonnot Dixon of Cumrew in 1712 in Lanercost

kirkhouse district showw 1890 - Kirkhouse
my wife has found a cup for first prize butter. the cup is dated 1890. has anybody got any history of the show.

Kirklinton - Kirklinton
WAUGH - William and family from Cumberland, England. 1881 Census indicates he was born about 1802 in Kirklinton and death certificate shows he died 12 June 1882 in Plumbland. He married Sarah FOX in Carlisle 1853-1856. Their six children - four sons and two daughters - were born in Cumberland. Thomas (1859-1937) married Margaret ROBINSON, Joseph (1861-1931) married Mary Ellen TODHUNTER, Andrew (1867-1933) married Eliza Jane MONTGOMERY. They all emigrated to Australia between 1886-1905 and all died in Australia. Sarah emigrated about 1891 and it is possible that youngest son, Henry (1873-?) came with her. She died in Wollongong, NSW, Australia in 1901. Her death certificate also shows a daughter Elizabeth (1860-?) and unknown female (1860/1867-?). Any information appreciated.

William Graham - Kirklinton
Looking for all info on the Grahams of Kirklinton. 1700-1850.

Graham, Tiffin & Carruthers families - Cumberland - Kirklinton
My great x4 grandfather was David GRAHAM who was born around 1834, probably in Cumberland, and possibly in the area of Kirklinton. I don’t have any details of his wife, but he had a son, John GRAHAM, born c1854 in Kirklinton. John was a farm labourer and married Elizabeth TIFFIN in 1874 in Wigton. Elizabeth was born in Cotehill, Wetheral in 1854. They had two children, Jacob (my great great grandfather - 1874) and Margaret (1876). Both children were born in Kingstown, Cumberland (now a part of Carlisle) and registered with the surname GRAHAM, but then there’s a mystery. They both subsequently were always referred to by their mother’s maiden name (e.g. Jacob TIFFIN not Jacob GRAHAM) and Elizabeth seems to have soon been in a relationship (married perhaps, I don’t know) with Robert CARRUTHERS (born c1855 in Brampton) and is listed as the mother of Robert’s 6 children born between 1883 and 1893 in Brampton (Joseph c1833, Robert c1886, Elizabeth c1888, Beatrice c1890, Percy c1893, Sileva c1895). So one possibility is that John GRAHAM died between his daughter Margaret being born in 1876 and Elizabeth’s first child by Robert CARRUTHERS being born in 1883. In which case why change Jacob and Margaret’s surname to her maiden name TIFFIN? Why not leave it as GRAHAM or change it to CARRUTHERS? Perhaps there was some scandal and Elizabeth decided to delete all reference to John GRAHAM by changing his children’s names. I don’t know but I’d quite like to find out! Is there anyone with information which might clarify this, or with a suggestion as to where I can go to find out? In any case, since John GRAHAM is my biological great x3 grandfather (as far as I know – maybe he found out he wasn’t Jacob and Margaret’s father and he forced the name change then disappeared - maybe that’s the scandal!) then I’d like to find out more about him and his ancestry. I’d also love to find out more about the CARRUTHERS family, who are descended from my great x3 grandmother.

Mary Cowen - Kirklinton
I want to know more about Mary Cowen, the daughter of (I believe) Robert Cowen and Elizabeth Graham. Mary was christened in Kirklinton in 1812 and married my Great Grandfather, William Carruthers, in 1839 at Stanwix.

Isaac Davidson - Kirklinton - Kirklinton
I'm looking for information or decendants of Isaac Davidson born about 1766 Kirkandrews on esk, married a Sarah Pattison in 1811 Kirklinton they had 10 children.

GRAHAM family of Newbiggin - Kirklinton
I am interested in the branch of the Graham family who lived at Newbiggin, Kirklinton just before 1700 and onwards into the 18th century. Also any other families who shared this location. Please contact me if you think you have any information and I will share what I know so far

Edward & Dulcibella GRAHAM, Moorhouse - Kirklinton
Dulcibella GRAHAM marr. Edward GRAHAM 1718. Interested in making contact with anyone researching this family. Dulcibella was the dtr of Andrew & Jane GRAHAM of Fauld

Reay - Kirklinton
Looking for Walter Reay. He had at least one daughter named Nancy, who married William Pattinson at Bowness on Solway on 19 August 1779. She was born approx 1758. What was her mother's name?

Thomas Hogg.born abt.1797. Master Tailor. - Kirklinton
Thomas Hogg married Ann Palmer 1822 In Scaleby.She was born there in 1806.She died at Miregate.Scaleby 1862.Thomas died in 1863.He was a Master Taylor.They had a large family all born in Scaleby. Thomas and Ann are my Gt.Gt.Grandparents.I can not find an entry of his Baptism in the Kirklinton Parish Records, but his Marriage Certificate states tha he was a Bachelor of Kirklinton. A George Hogg and Ann Atkinson were their Witnesses.

Irving Family - Kirklinton
My branch of the Irvings are located in Arthuret, Kirkandrews on Eden and Kirklinton in the early to mid 1700s. Any information would be useful

THOMAS HEWARD - Kirklinton
Thomas Heward was born in Kirklington in 1843 and married ANNIE WHITE ,They had four children John,Joseph,Hannah and Mary Thomas's father was John Heward( we think was born in Lanercost Cumberland IN 1814).Can any one give more details

Armstrongs of Kirklinton & Uppertown 1700s - Kirklinton
I am searching for any information on Thomas Armstrong of Uppertown in the 1700s. He had a son, Thomas, baptised at Kirklinton in 1749 and a daughter, Rachel born c1746 also baptised at Kirklinton. I don't know where Thomas Armstrong Snr was born or the name of his wife. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Awde - Lazonby - Kirkoswald
Looking for information on the Awde family members who lived in Lazonby befre emigrating to Canada.

Mary Alice Coulthard/Warwick - Kirkoswald
I am trying to find any decendants of my grandmother Mary Alice Coulthard who was born in Kirkoswald in 187O. She married Robert Dunbar and they had five children. Annie. Jack. Thomas Ethel. and my mother Irene Nellie. Mary Alice died when she was 34yrs old. Her parents we;re \joseph Coulthard and Hannah Warwick. Any info please.

Lowthion- - Kirkoswald
My Great Grandmother,Mary Lowthion married Owen Bradley in Dublin 1843.I was willed crested items(Newcastle origin) as male survivor.I am interested to discover history of this line of the family.A master mariner,John Shephard Naile 1841-1908 of Cockermouth links in.

Robert Hayton & Margaret Scott - Kirkoswald
Looking for further information about Robert Hayton & Margaret Scott married 10th June 1813, Kirkoswald.

john lowrance - Kirkoswald
looking for any information on john lowrance who married mary salkeld at kirkoswald on 9th june 1690.

walker family - Kirkoswald
looking for any info on ann walker b 1817 kirkoswald,father william,mother unknown

hooson family - Kirkoswald
I have recently come across the name Hooson in my family. Barbara was born in Kirkoswald in 1833 the daughter of Robert and Hannah. Robert was a teacher of reading writing and arithmatic. Barbara married Thomas Hodgson in 1857. I cannot find any information on the cencus for Robert and Hannah, would be grateful for any help, where does the name Hooson come from?

VARTY - Kirkoswald
Ann VARTY b abt 1825 in Kirkoswald married Joseph SCOTT b 1819 Caldbeck. Their first child, Mary, was born in 1845. However, I've been unable to find a marriage record or a birth record for Ann. Their son John b 1849 was my 2g grandfather. I'd be interested in any info on the VARTY or SCOTT family from this area.

Headmaster in Lamplugh. - Lamplugh
Charles Hales born 1868 in Beverley, married Kate Agnes Bartle in 1891. Became Headmaster of school in Lamplugh according to the 1901 census. Three daughters, Fanny, Millicent and Hilda. Looking for any descendants.

lancaster - Lamplugh
I am researching my ancestors Tom Lancaster and his wife Ann(Carrick).My great grandmother was their daughter Frances Ann and she married William Sinclair Armstrong. I would be interested to hear from any one with information on this family

SCOTT - Lamplugh
hI Does anyone recognise the name Scott im trying to find descendants of Isobel Scott born 1872 married George Farrow in Cockermouth they then lived at Harrington nr Whitehaven Any information would be useful Thankyou

Sumpton Family of Wright Green - Lamplugh
The Sumpton family lived at Wright Green from the time of Queen Elizabeth I until at least 1750. I would be interested in hearing from anyone else researching this family.

Routledge (or Armstrong) And Border Reivers - Lanercost
Have Routledge back to abt 1670. Would love to get back to the Border Reiver period ( I think!!!?). See alsk Kirkambeck entry

Olivant Langwathby - Langwathby
Hi, I am researching Olivant/Oliphant in Cumberland, and on the 1881 census there are entrys of Olivants who were carpenters. They are also in Lazonby Gt Salkeld Kirkoswald Salkeld Dykes area. and Hesket parish generally the area of Inglewood forest between Carlisle and Penrith. Anyone researching this or related families please get in touch. many thanks Jackie

Edgar family Langwathby - Langwathby
Info needed on Edgar family in langwathby 1881 census.

Olivant family - Langwathby
Researching Olivant family in cumbria.

Hetherington - Lazonby
Looking for information on the family of Ann Hetherington, father Thomas. Living Cote Hill, Lazonby in 1876 when Ann married John Wright.

Lazonby Bridge - Lazonby
The bridge was built in about 1760. Anything about it or the time when it was being built would be of interest for a book I am compiling about its history.

vicar - Lazonby
Interested in anything connected to the Rev John Brown of Lazonby 1715-1766. Also his father.

Scarrow family - Lazonby
Looking for info on the Scarrow family who lived in Lazonby in the early 1700s. What was their trade and where did they come from.

thornborrow - Lazonby
Tyring to trace the descendants if Alice Thornborrow, daughter of Joseph Whelpdale, Argill House, Stainmore Any info would be great. Mary

JAMES DORAN - LEADGATE - Leadgate
JAMES DORAN, born 1877/78, living in Leadgate at the time of his marriage. His father was JOHN DORAN. James married KATHLEEN FEATHERSTONHAUGH, October, 1918 in Lanchester Parish. Looking for any connection to James or John.

Reay - Little Bampton
Nancy c1758- Mally c1763 the daughters of Walter Reay and his wife, possibly Ann Taylor, info taken from Kirkbampton Baptism Register and a Jane Reay buried 1765. Do any names ring a bell with anyone?

John Scott B 1806 - Little Broughton
Emigrated c1835 to Tasmania with wife Isabella (nee Furness)& children Benjamin SCOTT b1829 & Elizabeth SCOTT.

rogers-thornthwaite - Little Broughton
phil rogers of workington cumbria searching for information re thornthwaites of maryport, shaws, barnes of cockermouth and broughton moor. woodman possibly of kendal area.

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.