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Cumberland UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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O'neil And Boyle - Whitehaven
O'Neil - Robert born Ireland 1840s married Anne Boyle born Whitehaven. Interested in them and their descendents. Any connections please?

Ann J - Married Bowen - Whitehaven
Looking for Ann, middle initial J. born in Whitehaven in about 1862. She married Francis Bowen from Birmingham and was living in Liverpool by the time of the the 1891 census. A bit of a long shot but I don't have any further info.

Grundill/southward Families - Whitehaven
i am looking for any details of the grundill or soutward families. my grandparents were harold grundill (born 1898 in whitehaven) and elizabeth southward (born 1904 in whitehaven). i have traced the grundills back to the middle 1700's, but would likemore info of the more recent family from the 1900's to present. i would also like to hear of any southwards and how they fit with the grundill family. i know that elizabeth's (my grandma) sister also married a grundill (thomas) harold (my grandfather) brother

Benjamin Cowie Whitehaven - Whitehaven
Reseaching the Cowie (Cowen, Cowan,)family in and around Whitehaven.Benjamin married Ann? Ireland,he died 1853 age 55. Children Sarah b. 1826, Benjamin(Cowen on death cerificate,)kill at Duke pit 1844.Jane b.1834, all born Ireland.Robert b.1837 Whitehaven. could be more children.Also William Cowie late Royal Scots and Royal Cumberland Militia, Married Barbara Ireland died Whitehaven1875.

LIVICK - Whitehaven
Edward Livick b. Penrith married Mary Brockbank 1873 Whitehaven. Children Edward Livick 1874 - 1875, Sarah 1876, James 1878, Martha Agnes 1881. Sarah married 1902 to Henry Lowther, James married 1899 to Hannah Sarah Barwise and Martha Agnes married George Doherty in 1905.

Burial lookup - EVANS, Whitehaven - Whitehaven
Can anyone give me advice on who to contact for burial details on a George Evans, died 1894, Parton in the district of Whitehaven.I have a death certificate but need burial information to positively identify my great-grandfather. Thanks, Beryl

Spedding - Whitehaven
Searching Spedding line mid-1800s and earlier. Mathias Spedding b. 1790 is oldest in search. He was a master mariner in Whitehaven abt. 1835-1840. His son, Mathias, Jr. also a seaman, came to America 1848 (California).

Freeman - Whitehaven
Looking for info. on Charles Mason Freeman, born Whitehaven, Cumberland around 1843. 1881 Census shows him living in Glamorgan with wife Florence. Profession listed as Theatrical Manager.

TURNER - Whitehaven
Interested in details re Turner family (James, Sue, Jane and others). James was a saddler killed in WW1, Jane and Sue ran laundry in Gretna.

WEIR - Whitehaven
Interested in details re Weir family, son Joseph, daughter Alice. Alice married James Turner and moved to Southampton prior to WWI. Joseph married Margaret.

Dryden - Whitehaven
Looking for descendants of Joseph and Elizabeth Dryden who lived in Whitehaven. Joseph born about 1828, Elizabeth about 1829. Married Register Office, Whitehaven 28 Jan 1849. Son Thomas moved to Newcastle and married his second wife, Harriet Elizabeth Hallis 1880. Can anyone find Thomas and first wife Sarah Ann in 1871 Census of Whitehaven,please. Also interested in Dryden in Newcastle.

Dryden Mining Accident Whitehaven area - Whitehaven
Joseph Dryden born Whitehaven about 1828 was deceased prior to 1880 (date of son's wedding) Was Joseph killed in mining acciodent?

Bigham - Lavery - Whitehaven
I now know my Grandparents were married in the Whitehaven district on Feb. 6, 1883. Thank You Louise. Would it be possible to find where in Ireland they came from? Birth date of Archibald Bigham was Feb. 6, 1861 and Norah Lavery Bigham was born Nov.9, 1862. I'd be truly grateful with any information. Thank You.

TOMLINSON, HAYSTON, DAVIS - Whitehaven
LOOKING FOR JOSEPH PERCIVAL TOMLINSON,ELIZA MARY HAYSTON AND JANE DAVIS.ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT

Bigham-Lavery Birthplace ? - Whitehaven
Archibald Bigham birth Feb 6,1861 & Norah Lavery Birth Nov. 6,1862. Married at Cleator Moor Feb. 6, 1883 - Whitehaven District. Archibald, Norah & family of 6- born in England Archie 1-11-1886, James 1-16-88, John 1-26-90, Nora 2-7-92, Joseph 12-21-95, Elizabeth Margaret 4-23-97 moved to Dalmellington, Scotland sometime between 1897 & 1899, I think. 5 other children were born in Dalmellington Rose 12-29-99, Isabella 12-26-1901, William Henry 11-29-04, Thomas 11-9-06, Patrick 4-25-09. All of theFamily worked in the coal mines there except Norah. They all came to the USA (Ellis Island-New York-Vessel Transylvania) & stayed in the New Jersey areas. The citizenship papers show Archibald & Norah were born in Domarragh, Ireland. As far as I knowthere isn't any such place. It may have been mis-interpreted due to the Irish way of speaking. It may have been Dromore or some other town sounding like that. That is all the information I have on my family & I would gratfully appreciate finding mybeginnings. Thank You Again. Nora

Harrison/Gibson Marriage - Whitehaven
I'm looking for information on the ancestors of James Harrison (b. 1776) and Amelia Gibson (b? d. 1864). They were married on November 3, 1803 in Whitehaven, Cumberland County. My great great grandfather, John (b. 1808) apparently was born on a ship coming to Canada. James Harrison's father was John Harrison (b. 1753)

Copeland family Whitehaven - Whitehaven
Thomas Copeland (or Coupland) born about 1776 Whitehaven. Mariner. Married Mary Scott and had 2 sons: William b. 1805 and Thomas b. 1806 Any descendants please get in touch.

CRISP family - Whitehaven
William Crisp.butcher,living in Preston Quarter.Married Jane,,several cjildren.one of whom was my father.Edward Bland Crisp.

looking for bridson - Whitehaven
william bridson, my gt,gt grandfather, lived at 1 bridson's court, bardy lane, whitehaven in 1841. he came to whitehaven from balasalla in the isle of man. can anyone go any further back?

Crisp - Whitehaven
I have the Crisp's in Queen St., in 1871. Other's are there but with another surname.

Merriner / Meriner - Whitehaven
Looking for any information on descendents of Merriner or Meriner. My ggggrandfather, Patrick Meriner lived in Whitehaven around 1821, married to a Catherine(have no surname), had at least one son, Thomas Bn 1821.Would like to know if Patrick arrivedfrom Ireland, and when he died.

rebecca dobson - Whitehaven
looking for family details of rebecca dobson born 1860/1861 in whitehaven - married richard biggs and had moved to barrow in furness by 1881 census. Cannot find any birth details for her so tree search is stuck. can you help?

PATTINSON/DICKINSON/KEY - Whitehaven
I am looking for information about Hannah Key, born to Ellen (nee Pattinson). Hannah was born at 66 Strand Street in 1892 and was christened at Holy Trinity Church in 1901. She lived with a Catherine McGrath in 1901 Census at 66 Strand St. Her father was (apparently) Daniel Dickinson who also lived in Strand Street. Janet

Tom + Mary Jane Barnes - Whitehaven
Looking for information on Tom Barnes, b.1861 and Mary Jane McAdam b. 1863, both of Whitehaven. They were married at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Whitehaven on 27 Aug 1882

Master mariner James McAdam - Whitehaven
Master mariner James McAdam married Mary Ann Nicholson on 4 Apr 1874 at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Whitehaven. They had the following children James R b. 1878, Henrietta b. 1882 and Thomas b. 1892. If anybody has information on this family then I'd love to hear from you.

Francis Foy - Whitehaven
my granddad was born Francis Foy 17/06/1888 in Frizington , but registered in Whitehaven, his mother was called Mary Foy unmarried but married a policeman called Robertson , any info I would be gratefull . Kate.Francis Foy

RULE - Whitehaven
I am researching Joseph Rule b. 1785 in Whitehaven, Cumberland. he married Elizabeth Dickinson, any information on either would be a great help.

harrison/ rooney/ bone/ stephenson - Whitehaven
am looking for any descendents/information on Henry Harrison married Margaret Stephenson c1880 he had son thomas henry married mary eleanor rooney in 1907. her father was joshua rooney who married maggie bone. if anyone has any information would love to hear from you

Searching for buriel Francis Stott. - Whitehaven
Francis Stott born Newcastle on Tyne.Born 1804. He was a coal miner.In the 1881 Census he was living at 78 Back Row,New Houses aged 74 Years. Preston Quarter.Religion not known.I would like someone to tell me a Church or Cemetery where he would have been buried.Yours Sincerly. Thank You. Joseph.

John Henry Musson - Whitehaven
Master mariner came to Whitehaven in the early 1820/30 loking for info on this man

Walker - Whitehaven
A baby was abandoned in Strand Street, Whitehaven in November 1896. A note was pinned to her dress "I am not able to keep the child and work myself. Please will you trane (sic) it up in the fear of god and the Lord will bless you do not put it in the workhouse it was born march 6 name lilian Walker" There was no indication as to whether the name was the clild's or the mother's. If the child's, possibly the surname was that of the father. There was no legal adoption system then and the baby was adopted into my family Any information welcome

Gardner Gardiner Gardener - Whitehaven
Looking for any variants of Gardiner in Whitehaven and Egremont areas of Cumberland 1800 to date. They were known to be Cloggers in Egremont and had a shop there until about c1970. All info welcome.Will happily exchange details to linked families.

Walker / Guest - Whitehaven
I am researching the Walker family from Whitehaven in Cumbria. My fourth great grandmother Elizabeth Walker born 11 April 1803 in Saint Bees daughter of David married Richard Guest from Burlsem in Staffordshire in 1820 and had six children before leaving the area after Sarah's death in 1832.

McAdams - Whitehaven
Information about my husbands Mother Isobel Lhoir daughter of Sarah McAdam believed to have been brought up by grandparents. Any information however small would be welcome. Thankyou Mary

Paul, Preston Quarter - Whitehaven
Looking for info on Francis Paul/Anne Kelly. 1851 Census address 9 Castle Row. Would particularly like info on their daughters, Mary Anne, b.1860, Jane b,1862 and Margaret who m. Daniel Sewell, 1892. Another branch of the family lived Cleator Moor and emigrated to New Zealand early 1900s.

Ethel Lyon Hayes - Whitehaven
Any info about the Hayes family, Whitehaven(1800-1950)would be great.Ethel Lyon Hayes was my g g mother.Married hugh hughes and resided in anglesey

fitzsimmons/fitzsimons family search - Whitehaven

Naile - Whitehaven
John Shepherd Naile Master Mariner 1841-1908. I have a Gallantry at Sea Medal for my cousin . Any info?

McQuillan / Simpson / Leary / Todd - Whitehaven
Looking for any links or information on the following surnames McQuillan, McQuillam / Simpson / Leary / Todd

WEIR - Whitehaven
I am trying to locate the family Weir pre 1893. There were 6 children Mary-Anne (Mame), John Kathleen Caroline Isabelle and Billy who died aged 21 years. Information on parents who lived in Kells, Whitehaven. Maternal line were Kinsellas. Looking for line back to Ireland.

ancestors - Whitehaven
william sewell and his wife jane sewell formerly bainbridge williams father john born at frizington or workington can anyone help me with some info on who johns father was or where he came from

Hardy! - Whitehaven
Help please, John Hardy born 1851? Hensingham, Whitehaven. Moved to Sunderland Co Durham and married Margaret Ann Carr( born Whitehaven) 1870

McGowan - Whitehaven
Looking for information on the McGowans- Back Row, Preston Quarter. Patrick and Mary- born 1798 in Ireland ? where. Son John 1840 who became a mining engineer and married a Margaret? from Canada. Where did they get married. David Ta!

Bertram Family - Whitehaven
Has anyone got information on Robert Bertram 1829-1897 he was a policeman up until the 1881 census where it shows hima as a widow with 9 children and working as a sanitory inspector?? His wife was Mary. Then had a second wife Sarah Jackson and two more children. Thank you Suzanne

Hadwin Martin Hexham - Whitehaven
Looking for information on Martin Hexham Hadwin born 1896 in May or his sisters Ella and Bella and his father William Hadwin born in Whitehaven or Cleator Moor

Birtwistle of Whithaven - Whitehaven
Looking for any info on the Birtwistle family. I have Chas/Charles Birtwistle Married to Elizabeth and one of there daughters as Minnie who married Fernandez Dugdale after moving to Lancashire to work in the Cotton Mills. Any info would be great. Thanks Stephanie

southward /jamieson - Whitehaven
looking for anyone with info on henry southward born 1878 and ada jamieson 1878

Whitehaven - Whitehaven
Looking for information on Catherine Connor born in Whitehaven in 1878 was in the Isle of man in 1902/3 came back then emigrated to america, has anyone any idea if she did and when.father was Patrick Connor b1850 in Rathfrieland in Ireland Mother was Mary Mc Conville born 1848 she had 4 Brothers and 1 sister James Connor b1869,Thomas Connor b1870,Mary Connor b1872 Patrick Connor b1873 and Frances Connor b1875, Catherine and Frances were born in Whitehaven others were all born in Ireland

Messenger - Mossop - Whitehaven
Can anyone find out for me if there was a marriage in Whitehaven between Henry Messenger and Mary Mossop in Sept quarter of 1896. Any information off marriage records would be appreciated.

SHAW. MARTIN..HADWIN - Whitehaven
Does anyone have a connection to these families in WHITEHAVEN. If so I would be very pleased to hear from you. Thanks John


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