James and Annie Briggs - Arlecdon
I am looking for info on James and Annie Briggs who were born to John Cowan and Isabella Briggs (nee Casson). James was born in 1891 at Red Beck, Eskett (near Cleator Moor) while Annie was born in 1893 at Frizington.

CUMSTON - Asby
1695 searching for details of John CUMSTON; married Mary COATLEY 13 June. Any family details welcomed

Murphy, Aspatria - Aspatria
My grandfather, John Robert Murphy was born in Aspatria around 1902. It is known that his sister married into the Cund family and moved to Leicestershire and the midlands prior to WW2. There is also a shipping connection out of Workington, and some (possible) shipbuilding connection in the west cumberland/solway region. I have tracked down Cunds/Murphys to the States and Australia, but would be interested to find out more local interest.

Dixon family - Richard - Aspatria
I am searching for more details of Richard Dixon - born in Aspatria(apr/may/Jun) 1888 son of Thomas & Jane(nee Varty) killed in action 11/04/1917 France. Buried in Browns Copse Cemetary - Rouen L/Cpl in the Seaforth Highlanders Army No S/8790 2nd battalion

harriston - Aspatria
looking for decendants of elizabeth brooks nee borrowscale,living harriston with adopted son daniel (sandwith) brooks

kitty fisher - Aspatria
I am looking for information on "kitty" fisher, believed to have a married name "hind". Probably born 1895 to 1905. Related to Joseph Fisher 1878-1970.

joseph brown - Aspatria
hi there, im looking for details on a Joseph Brown, Born 1791 in either aspatria or hayton. He had 3 children, joseph. edward and thomas. if you have any information, it would be greatly appreciated.

Baggrow and Blennerhasset - Baggrow
Just started researching family history and looking for information on the family name Graves who were stonemasons in the area in early 1800's

TODHUNTER - Bassenthwaite
William Todhunter married Ellen surname unknown. Moved to Bolton in Lancashire. Four children - Geoffrey, Robert, Margaret(Peggy) & Elsie.Robert mrd Lily Jackson, Margaret mrd Sidney Smith all of Bolton, Elsie mrd John Martin of Maryport.Searching for any knowledge regarding predecessors or ancestors

ann harrison - Bassenthwaite
Ann was born in Bassenthwaite around 1831. She married John george Murray ofMoresby. They lived most of their life in and Around Frizington. Her Brother was Dabiel HarrisonBorn 1828. In the 1871 census he was living with his sister and her husband.

William Hodgson 1800 - 1880 - Bassenthwaite
William Hodgson Schoolmaster and Land Surveyor, married Mary Head 1823, children Skelton, Mary Ann, Jane, Elizabeth, Catherine, Sarah. Any information welcome either about previous generations or about descendants.

Gates,Grisdale,Stavlea,Lancaster, - Bassenthwaite
Gibson,HODGSON.John Gates birth and origination unknown and Elisabeth Grisdale of Bowness m. 1757 residents of High Side. Thru succeeding generations families lived in St John'in the Vale,Keswick,Braithwaite,Thornthwaite,and Wythop,where Gibson Gates 1843/Mary HODGSON 1844 married and made their home for some time at Beck Bank Farm and then High Swinside near High Lorton.Any further info predecessors or descdants greatly appreciated.We have lots more on family of each generation above mentioned.

Hewitt - Beaumont
All Hewitt Family graves in Beaumont back to 1661 or earlier

Pearson blacksmith in Beaumont - Beaumont
looking for Pearsons from Beaumont Joseph Pearson was my ggggrandfather and a local blacksmith in the 1850s. Any info on this family would be great.

george edgar/molly milburn - Beaumont
could anyone help with info about george and molly edgar who lived at beaumont,they were married there in 1913,

Lambs Navy Rum - Beckermet
I'm looking for some information about Mary Lamb and her family. Mary was my great grandmother, who married Rev Joseph Steele in the mid 1800s and lived at Croft Lodge, Beckermet. I thin k Mary's father was the Lamb in Lambs Navy Rum, which I believe he may have sold in the late 1800s. I'd be very grateful for any suggestions.

Elizabeth Armstrong. 1793 - 1892 - Beckfoot
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

Goodfellow - Bewcastle
I am tracing my family tree and looking for relatives of John Goodfellow who was born at Scaleby a few miles south west of Bewcastle, in 1830/31. There are 56 Goodfellows buried in Bewcastle cemetary, hence my interest in the area.

Elliott / Bewcastle - Bewcastle
My GG grandfather was George Elliott born in 1835 at Bewcastle, Cumberland to John and Jane(Jenny) Elliott. He was one of 12 children and become a miner in Durham. He married in about 1856 Elizabeth Jane Arkless from Blyth and had 9 children of his own. Some of his sons migrated to Autralia in the 1880's. I am seeking the decendants of his children or siblings.

Haughan - Bewcastle
Found ancestors in Bewcastle they left area and went to Lanchester County Durham as farmers then my grandad moved to Earsdon as a miner any info would be appreciated

Hendersons of Biglands, Wigton Parish - Biglands
I am currently searching for as much information as possible on the Henderson family of Biglands in the 18th century, particularly any link between the Hendersons of Biglands and Moorhouse, Wigton Parish.

Woods - Bigrigg
I am researching the Woods Family In cleator and Cleator moor. I start with Dennis Woods who was born in Ireland about 1812 and came to Cleator as an iron ore miner about 1851 with his wife Isabelle. I can trace his direct line directly to myself, but i do not have the branches of his sons and Daughters. I would love to trace them. they lived in Bigrigg for some time about 1900 to 1930. If you have Woods in Your Family and have not allready contacted me please do. Other names in my family tree are Trotter, Rooney, Toole.

Wilfred English & Sylvia English - Bigrigg
I am just starting out researching my family history. My grandparents were Wilf & Sylvia English. Sylvia's maiden name was logan. As far as I know my grandad was born in Carlisle. Does anyone have any info for me

Hannah Messenger - Bigrigg
Can anyone help me with information on the death of Hannah Messenger, born in Bigrigg in 1897 to Henry and Mary Messenger. Also if she was married at all.

armstrong - Bigrigg
looking for information on William Sinclair Armstrong lived at 1 smithy cottage bigrigg in 1912. He passed his mines managers certificate that year, by correspondence.He married Frances Ann Lancaster in 1893 and they had 11 children.Any information would be greatly appreciated. Does anyone have a picture or photo of this cottage? thank you

Luck family Blackwell? - Blackwell
Looking for any information re William Luck born c1785. In various census papers it says he is born in Blackwell. As there is a Blackwell near Darlington it has always been assumed that he came from there, however in the 1851 census he says he was born in Sunderland. We have established that there is a "Blackwell" in or near Sunderland so maybe that is where he came from. He married Mary Walker in Mansfield in 1805. They lived in 'the Boathouse'. His son Stephen married Jane Stamp in 1851. They were the parents of my gt grandmother Hannah Luck. Any information - especially where William and Mary came from gratefully received.

Laycock - Blencarn
Searching for any links with the Laycock family, lived at South View, Blencarn til approx 1900

garner family - Blencogo
Does anyone have any information about the garner family living in Blencogo in th e late 1700's. Originally coming from Holme Abbey area

Skelton family - Blencogo
Anyinformation regarding the Skelton family of Blencogo. In particular Mary Skelton who married John Timperon in 1887. Which farm did they live on ?

Graham, Thomas - Blennerhasset
Seeking information about the Graham family in the Blennerhasset, Whitehaven area. Thomas Graham, my great-grand-father was born in Blennerhasset in 1849 and married Jane Hodgsen in 1873 in Whitehaven. Possible father of Thomas was Joseph, and possible father of Jane was John.

Graham, Thomas Irving - Blennerhasset
Thomas Irving Graham of Blennerhasset, son of Joseph & ? married Jane Hodgson, daughter of John Hodgson, potter, in Whitehaven, 1873.

Bowman, Bolton Parish - Boltongate
Desperately seeking info on Thomas Bowman (b c1815). Father John, married Elizabeth Stoddart in Bolton Parish in 1839. Had at least three children, Esther (1840), John (1842) and Jane (c1843). Have not been able to locate them on the 1851 census. Were living in Catlands Foot and Intack in Bolton Parish. Any help much appreciated.

Rooke - Boltongate
We are looking for information about the following person: "George Rooke, an eminent Quaker minister of Ireland, son of Thomas, was born at Boltonwood (parish of Boulton) in Cumberland, England, in 1652. He lost his father when he was eleven years old, and his mother was left with several small children to support. At sixteen he was apprenticed to Thomas Drewry, a carpenter and joiner, one of the Society of Friends, and became a member of society. At about the age of twenty-five he appeared in the ministry and travelled much in that service. In 1686, he removed to Limerick, Ireland, and married Joan the daughter of John Cooke. In 1693, he settled in Dublin. His wife died there, 7 Mo. 17, 1737 and was buried in the Friends' burial ground on Cork Street, aged eighty four. He spent his declining years with his widowed daughter Rachel Carlton and her children, and died 12 Mo 7, 1742. --Rutty 334-7; Leadbeater, 212-226." Any help would be appreciated! Thank you, Jana

Gaitskell,Fouse,Hall,Watts,Addicott - Bootle
John GAITSKELL married Mary Ann FOUSE 1859, Bootle, Cumberland, Eng. He was a farmer. They had 4 children. William b 1860, Ann Jane b c1863, John Henry b 1865, and Margaret Hannah, b 1868, Bootle,Cumberland. Ann Jane had two children with her surname GAITSKELL, John b 1886 and William b 1888. She then married Thomas WATTS in 1891, Ulverston, Lancaster and had another son Thomas WATTS b 1899. Margaret Hannah GAITSKELL m Joseph HALL 1888 Ulverston England and had a son Ralph b 1893 Queensland Australia. John Henry GAITSKELL m Lily Goninen ADDICOTT Queensland Australia 1888.

Adams Blacksmiths from Bootle - Bootle
Looking for Adams family Robert, Great grandfather, born in Bootle c. 1860, blacksmith married Laura (last name unknown)came to US in 1877 had six sons Alexander, Robert, Henry, Thomas and John. John died in 1917 in NY Railway worker.

Grandparents:Hoggarth/Hall - Bootle
Thomas Hoggarth, born 1883 m. Sarah Hall, born 1884. Father of Thomas, John Hoggarth, m. Ann Morris. Father of Sarah, David Hall, born 1853 m. Elizabeth Millard(?), born 1855. Would love to hear from any connections.

sarah hornby - Bootle
looking for parents of sarah hornby born circa 1858.she married a thomAS GREGG CIRCA 1880

McNamara - Bootle
Looking for an older sister of Margaret McNamara by the first name of Katie and she had Brothers John Andy and Tom an Urgent plea as Margaret born 1920 is not well and would like to hear from any of these mentioned or some one who may know of them and there ware abouts thank you

Pearson - Bothel
I am looking for details about Joseph Pearson who was born in Bothel, Cumberland circa 1821. In 1841 he left for Australia and in 1851 went to New Zealand where he lived until his death in 1901

Taylor/McCudden - Bowness-on-Solway
In the 1861 English census, my GGG-Grandfather James McCudden lived in West Flow, Drumburgh, Cumberland. My GG-Grandfather Thomas Taylor was born in Bowness on Solway in 1857. If anyone has any further information I'd love to hear from them. I'm looking for photo's of Bowness for my family tree book. I'm also trying to contact St. Michaels church in Bowness to see if they have birth records from that period. Thank you.

Trying to find - Bowness-on-Solway
I'm trying to find out if my great grandfather Peter Percival was born in Bowness on Solway. His was born in 1857/58 and his parents were William and Mary(ne้ Grierson). I believe the family moved to Glasgow and Peter married Jane Campbell in 1886. Can anyone help

wilsons in brackenthwaite - Brackenthwaite
4 january 1845, thomas wilson, husbandman later master butcher, of stoneraise, married jane pearson of brackenthwaite. his father was probably matthew wilson (1791-1831). his mother was probably frances armstrong. they married in 1818. thomas and jane had at least one child, matthew wilson, born in brackenthwaite on 27 march 1845. matthew wilson II moved to London circa 1970 and joined royal horse guards. he married mary ann brown at windsor on 16 april 1879. their large family included my grandfather archibald wilson.

Head family - Brackenthwaite
Information wanted on the 18th century ancestors of Skelton Head. Skelton Head was born 1761, married Catherine Huet 1786 and had several children including Mary bapt. 1801 who is my ancestor. Would be keen to hear from other researchers of the Head family in Brackenthwaite.

Bowe Family - Braithwaite
I am currently researching the Bowe family of Lanefoot Farm. Any information gratefully received.

Bowe family - Braithwaite
I am looking for Gwendolyne Mary Bowe from Applegarth farm.

Bowe Family - Braithwaite
Looking for the children of Thomas Bowe and Dinah Walker married in 1846.Related to their daughter Jane.

Bowes + Walker at Lanefoot. - Braithwaite
In the 1841 Census held at Keswick Library, Banks Bowe and his wife Sarah are living at Lanefoot. This couple are buried at Thornthwaite.In the the 1861 Census Henry and Ann Walker were at Lanefoot.( Ann's 1st Husband was Banks and Sarahs son Banks).In 1871 Ann was again a widow but still at Lanefoot. Anne and Henry also buried at Thornthwaite. Henry's sister Dinah appears to have married Banks and Sarah Bowes son Thomas. By 1881 Anne had died but her son George and his family were at Lanefoot.

CUMPSTON(E), COMPSTON - Braithwaite
1863-1973 searching for Henry, George and John CUMPSTON. Any family details welcomed

Atkinson - Brampton
looking for any information on Robert Atkinson, his ancestry and descendants, of which I am one. Robert ATKINSON Birth: 10 FEB 1766 in Long Marton, Brampton, Westmoreland, England Christening: 4 DEC 1766 Long Marton, Brampton, Westmoreland, England Death: 13 SEP 1839 in Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania Note: !from his granddaughter Priscilla Cross's notes, they left Kirkbythore, England 5/10/1822 and came to Baltimore, Maryland 7/10/1822-I believe they were on the Mary, but those records for Baltimore for the time period in which they arrived were burned in a fire in the early half of the 1900's. all I have is an index from "Passenger Arrivals in the Port of Baltimore, Maryland", which lists four R. Atkinson's and one Rob.Atkinson. there is apparently no way of ever being certain. buried at Woodward Hill Cemetery, Lancaster, Pennsylvania another date for marriage 11/10/1800 source birth-family bible baptism-parish church of Long Marton, Brampton, Westmoreland, England marriage-parish church of Long Marton, Brampton, Westmoreland, England death-tombstone this might be him; AN INDEX TO THE WILL BOOKS AND INTESTATE RECORDS OF LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 1729-1850 INDEX to the INTESTATE RECORDS OF LANCASTER COUN...

Brampton, Cumberland - Brampton
Small market town in east of Cumberland. My ggparents William Nichol & Mabel Smith married there in 1864, when William was farming at Greenhill, Stapleton; Mabel was born at Waterhead, Gilsland but living in Brampton (where?) by marriage.