Messenger/Braden/Lidster/Moore - Workington
I have an old photo of a woman on the frame of the photo it says Abel Mcdonald (photographer) 25 & 27 Fisher Street Workington. I also have another old photo of a woman and on the frame it says Henry Mayson Artrooms and Lake Depot Keswick. I think that the photo's may be connected to Braden/Messenger/Moore/Sewell and possibly Lidster. Anyone searching those names? Any clues would be appreciated. Karen

Mary Jane Coupland - Workington
Researching my Greatgrandmother Mary Jane Coupland born c1859 Workington. Parents John and Mary Coupland. Mary had a sister Ann born c1868. Mary married Frederick William John Fairbrother 08/05/1881. They had four children Annie Elizabeth born c1882 in Workington, Frederick William born c1885 in Workington, John Coupland born c1887 in Yorkshire, and one other daughter, name unknown. Mary died 30/06/1895 and Frederick re-married to Margaret Jane Graham, but in the 1901 census his children are not living with him and his new wife. I have found Annie living in Cockermouth at The Globe Hotel in Bridge street, her brother John is living with his Uncle and Aunt, Tom and Elizabeth Cowan, in Cockermouth. I can find no trace of the other brother Frederick. Any help greatly appreciated Maria

cowan family - Workington
I have read about a show on BBC Television about Sue Johnston's grandfather Alfred Cowan. My grandfather was John Cowan who must have been his brother.John was also born at the Station Hotel in Workington.His parents were also James and Elizabeth.I would like more information on the family, brothers,sisters and children.

Just Starting ...First Search - Workington
My grandfather Alfred Routledge born Aug. 15/1904 His father Thomas Routledge married Mary Elizabeth Waugh in Workington Cumberland England Thomas worked as a gardener for Sir Gordon Falkin. The family immigrated to Canada in 1912, within weeks of the sinking of the Titanic.

YEOWARD-COWEN - Workington
RESEARCHING WILLIAM STAINTON YEOWARD WHO MARRIED ISABELLA COWEN. THEIR DAUGHTER JANE RIMMER YEOWARD WAS BORN 1880 AT 38 EDKIN STREET WORKINGTON. TRYING TO TRACE DESCENDANTS OF THIS FAMILY IN WORKINGTON AREA.

WALTERS MUNN - Workington
RESEARCHING THOMAS WHITMORE WALTERS WHO MARRIED PHOEBE MUNN. THEY HAD A SON ALSO CALLED THOMAS WHITMORE WALTERS BORN WORKINGTON.

wallace - Workington
looking for info on john wallace born 1834 and 1802 in greysouthern and broughton cumberland thank you

costigan - Workington
looking for info on costigans came to cumberland about 1880 ... 1899. thank you

Robert Jackson - Workington
Anyone out there have any info on, Robert Jackson & wife Ruhammah living in Workington,Cumberland 1801 with child Lowther

DAVIDSON - Workington
JOHN DAVIDSON born Workington 1836, living Flimby in 1861 census with wife Ann & step daughter Sarah Ann (Harris). Returned to Workington, 1901 census living with Sarah Ann & her husband Thomas (Mc)Crickerd. Also CATHERINE DAVIDSON in Carlisle in Spring 1939 but gives home address as Gretna.

Emilie Smith - Workington
Have old postcard album that once belonged to Emilie born circa August 1881 with address given as Harrington Road, Workington, cards sent to her from all over world, want to find out about her, just interest.

Chapman - Workington
Any info on Emma Chapman, b1889 at 58 harrington Street, workington. She then lived at 11 Infirmary Road up until her marriage to Isaac Edgar from Harrington in 1909.

william hill - Workington
Looking for info on William & Alex (TOMMY)Hill born Kendal then moved to Brampton then to Workington 1890s-1920s Thank you There mother wasJane Hogg father William Hill

Ringland - Workington
William RINGLAND was born in Workington abt 1820 he was married in Australia in 1848. He became a Master Mariner. Would like to find out more.

Looking for Donaghy & Fearon - Workington
Anything on Barnard Donaghy c1775 Ireland had brown cow pub in Workington, son Thomas had Sailor's Return pub wife Pheobe Fearon married 1845 crosscannonby daughter Hannah, Barnard had sons Hugh, James who married Jane Kirkhaugh 1826. any other family names as a lot moved to Liverpool in 1800's thanks Ian

Feenan in Cumberland - Workington
I am researching the Feenan families who lived in Wigton and Workington from 1850's onwards. They emigrated from County Down in Northern Ireland

Marron and Gordon in Cumberland - Workington
I am seeking any researchers of the Gordon family who moved to Workington from Scotland around 1860's living for a short time in Maryport. Parents were Patrick Gordon and Catherine Slaven and eight children.Margaret, Patrick, Daniel, Henry, Catherine, Myles, annie and Jessie. Margaret married John Marron.Daniel married Kate Finnigan. Henry married Mary Conn. Myles married Catherine Quinn. Catherine married Thomas Tumelty. Annie married David Atkinson. Jessie married John Jennings.

YEOWARD-COWEN - WORKINGTON - Workington
LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON ISABELLA COWEN WHO MARRIED WILLIAM YEOWARD. ON THE 1861 CENSUS ISABELLA IS LIVING WITH HER FATHER THOMAS COWEN AT POW STREET WORKINGTON. IN 1861 WILLIAM YEOWARD IS LIVING WITH HIS WIDOWED MOTHER AND HIS SISTER MARY YEOWARD AT THE ROPEMAKER'S ARMS, WILLIAM STREET.

DAVIS / DAVIES / POCKLINGTON - Workington
I am seeking the descendants of CHARLES DAVIS who lived in Workington but was born in Blockley, Worcestershire, (now Glouces), in 1849. Charles married FRANCES DAVIES who had moved to Workington from West Bromwich, Staffs with her parents, William and Martha. I know of four children born to Charles and Frances; they being :- Charlotte Elizabeth, b.1879 in Workington. who married Joseph Robinson POCKLINGTON in 1899. Joseph was from Penrith. They had a daughter called MARY F. in 1901 in Workington. Charles and Frances' other children were Martha, b. 1880. Charles jnr, b. 1883. Mary Ann, b. 1884 and William J, b. 1885. Charles sen. had a sister also called Mary Ann whom we believe died young in Workington. It is from this older Mary Ann that we are descended. Any information to help us find our' missing' family would be greatly appreciated

Donaghy's - Workington
I am looking for all the Donaghy's born in Workington as far back as 1700s, esp. the perents names of a James Donaghy born Approx. 1802. He married Jane Kirkhaugh on the 4/6/1826, in Saint Michael, Workington. Wittnesses on Marriage Cert. looks like William Rathouson & Mary Dunbar. Jane's father was William Kirkhaugh. James & Jane had 10 children all born in Workington & all christend in St, Michael, Workington being the last one born Henry, was christend in St, Michael Workington in 1850. All the boys in the family including James were all Shipwrights or Blacksmiths. They all moved to Liverpool, Lancashire in the early 1850s were they lived in King St, at that time. Would really appriciate if anyone can help. Thankyou. Marie

jelly family - Workington
currently looking for info on the jelly family, workington about 1882 to present day, relatives include john james, thomas william, elizebeth, mary, parents john james and annie, wild ridge brow, workington, ?, any info on anything appertaining please.

Harriman burns - Workington
searching for any information about Harriman Burns born workington abt 1816,.thank you

Feenans - Workington
I am researching the Feenans who lived in the Wigton and Workington area they emigrated from County Down in Ireland, My Grandfather was William Feenan, he was born in about 1876 he was married to Maggie Mcdermott, I am trying to find out who his parents where.

Lowther Jackson - Workington
lowther jackson born 1802 Workington,Cumberland . Looking for more information on the jackson family living in workington around 1800's

William Sumpton - Workington
Looking for info on a William Sumpton b.abt. 1822 married Mary Barnes b. abt. 1826. Children were Joseph, Anne, Mary, Sarah, Jane, Sohn, William.

william bryden - Workington
i am looking for information on william bryden former dance instructor of workington.born around 1846 .

burrows, Ireland - Workington
Mary Jane Burrows (Ireland) died 1909 she is buried in Harrington Road Cemetery Workington with her 3 week old son Richard. Could anyone tell me if her Husband William Burrows remarried, also what happened to her daughter Hannah Jane Burrows who did she marry?. I am researching my family tree so any information would be very grateful.

HOSKIN FAMILY - Workington
LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF THE HOSKIN FAMILY IN CUMBRIA

sawyer-cannon - Workington
looking for any information on john-robert sawyer married Sarah-Jane Cannon 1901

lancaster-edgar - Workington
looking for information on Jane edgar married JOHN-WEIGHTMAN LANCASTER 1910

murray - Workington
daniel murray dob 1889 millbeck keswick baptised our lady st mickael parish workington 1904. moved to newcastle tyne wear father daniel mother bridget nee cox.daniel served in the royal navy first world war on the iron juke at the battle of jutland.married catherine armstrong 21 10 1918.worked down the mines at elswick colleries.lived at 13 oystershell lane newcastle tyne wear.died 1970 at newcastle.

unthank edgar - Workington
Looking for any information on William Unthank, married Ann Edgar 1845

pearson - Workington
Looking for any info on Mary Pearson born c1813 and married to a John Fisher, Master Mariner. Lived in Sunderland in 1841 when son John Fisher was born

muchelwean - Workington
Looking for info on Mary Muchelwean c1781 marriage to Barnard Donaghy c1778 marriage 1 feb 1803 St Michael, Workington. info on any Muchelwean i think her father was Henry mother Jane Nealy marriage 20 jan 1777.also St Michael, Workington also anything on children James Donaghy 1805, John 1807, William 1808, Barnard 1810, Hugh 1822, Thomas 1824. Thank you Ian

Looking for William Kirkhaugh - Workington
I am looking for details of William Kirkhaugh's parents. He was born 1776 in Workington and was a mariner. He had at least three children Mary (married Benjamin Henderson), Jane (married James Donaghe) and Robert Kirkhaugh (married Alice Sedgwick). Any help would be much appreciated.

Greeop family workington - Workington
Dixon and Margaret Greenop lived at 8 William Street Workington in 1908 they had sons Joseph and Herbert. Herbert Barton was a clergyman. They had a housekeeper living with them at the time. I am trying to trace this ladies name. I think she may have come from the Isle of Man

aitkin/aitken - Workington
Hi,trying to find anything about my g g g g grandad Henry Aitkin married Rebecca Gammon 27/11/1831 Crosscannonby Cumberland, children were baptisted st Micheals Workington , any info on Henry would be great as i cant find were he actually came from or who his parents were thank you Margaret

KERRUISH - GIBSON - Workington
Looking for information on Nicholas KERRUISH b1799 and his wife Sarah GIBSON b1813 Cockermouth and married Bridkirk 1834. Children where Edward, Jane, Elizabeth Gibson and John Gibson. Nicholas Kerruish siblings were John, Edward, Elizabeth, Isabella and Robert

hayton - Workington
I am trying to find information about Mary Jane Hayton, died at 12 John street workington on monday, June 8th 1931. I found a memorial card in my late father's effects and I have no idea who this lady is. Does anyone have any information at all? My father was James Martin Rice, mother hannah elizabeth thornburrow.

TAGGART - Workington
I am looking for a James Taggart born in Workington in approx. 1826. Does anyone have any details regarding his birth.

AITKIN,GAMMON, RITSON, - Workington
Has anyone any connections to the name these names AITKIN,GAMMON & RITSON, IN THE 1850s LIVED IN WORKINGTON,prior to that they were from CROSSCANONBY AND MARYPORT,any help would be appreciated, cheers.

looking for - Workington
I am trying to trace my grandfather who lived in workington, cockermouth, wigton and was married to a Hannah Thornburrow. He was an alcoholic and committed suicide when my father was four years old. That would be about 1913. Any information about this person and his family would be really appreciated, thankyou. Mary

Summerson of Workington - Workington
Trying to find information on Robert Summerson, pitman, born in Workington about 1781. He moved to Penshaw, Co Durham where he married Mary Hall in 1803, and then moved on to Newcastle (All Saints/Longbenton area).

young,s cumbria - Workington
researching a william young,b.1831 wigton. .m.anne.b.1831. children john.b.1860, thomas.b.1862, william.b.1863, eleanor.b.1866, jacob.b.1868, robert.b.1970/1. researching william young.b.1863.gen/dealer. poss as above .married 1885 to a mary dowthwaite.b.1867 westmorland children jacob.b.1887 thomas b.1888, jane.b.1890. nancy.b.1892.children poss b.west newton.cumbria, jacob,b,1887.as above, did he marry a lucy nee paine b.1895 summertown, oxford. and have a son frank.b1920.and a daughter mary,b.1922 workington cumbria. any help appreciated margaret

William Wood/Grace Jardine - Workington
Looking for any information on William Wood/Grace Jardine married Workington in the early 1900.

young / workington cumbria/trafford - Workington
trying to find the marriage of frank harman young b,workington cumbria. poss married trafford. poss buried cheshire. and the marriage of his sister mary b. 1922 workington cumbria

Looking for Samuel Fox - Workington
I am looking for any detail relating to Samuel Fox (b 1801) in Workington. His parents were (I believe) Samuel and Ann Fox. Samuel worked as an itenerant photographer, moving at one point to Dublin where he met his wife Catherine Molloy and there they had two of their five children (Annette and Blanch). He then moved to Sussex with his family where he set up a photographic studio. It was here that their remaining three children were born (Catherine - my great grandmother), William and Anna.

andrew paul young - Workington
trying to find the were abouts of an andrew paul young b,1948, manchester. he was the informant on his father frank.h.young,s d/cert 1985 park hospital manchester, andrew giving his address as seaton sleuce,whitley bay. his mothers name was poss nee thorley?

eilbeck - Workington
sarah a eilbeck Birth: oct 28 1895-workington Death: nov 22 1980-toronto, cda. She had a sister Mamie and a brother Russel. She married a william j. bennett and had five children. I am looking for information on her parents???

JACKSON/KEY - Workington
Frances JACKSON of ....gate in Workington married James KEY of Arlecdon 13 February 1847 in the District Church of St John Workington. Her father was recorded as John JACKSON, husbandman and a William JACKSON was a witness. Frances (Fanny) went on to live the remainder of her life on a farm called Arlecdon Parks. Information from the 1901 census says Frances was born 1825 in Distington, Cumberland. She died at Arlecdon Parks, Cumberland 8 December 1911 aged 87. Anybody researching this family?