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Robert Ousby Lancaster
- Carleton Hall
Looking for more info on Robert Ousby Lancaster b. 1866, mother Ann Orr Ousby. Cannot find anymore info from 1891 onwards, believe he may have gone to live in Aintree. Info gratefully received.
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Quaker Poet
- Carlisle
From The Century Cyclopedia of Names 1895
Bernard Barton was born at Carlisle 31st January 1784 and died at Woodbridge 19th February 1849. An English poet, a member of the Society of Friends, surnamed The Quaker Poet and best known as a friend of Lamb.
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Brisco In Carlisle, Wreay, Alston In Cumberland
- Carlisle
Searching for descendants of Richard Brisco bc. 1850 in Carlisle, son of Robert Brisco. Richard married Jane Ann Brown, and had children, Richard Brown bc 1877, May bc. 1879 who married Ivor Frederick Pattinson Stubbs in 1909 and moved to Erith in Kent, and Margaret bc. 1881 and who married George Creighton Mackay in 1907. Jane died and he married Annie Mary Lee, and had further children Robert bc. 1885, Gladys bc. 1889 and Ivor bc. 1891.
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Catherine Davidson/Thomas Crickard
- Carlisle
Any information on Catherine Davidson c1939 in Carlisle, employed in Gretna as a domestic servant. Thomas Crickard based in castle (army). Parents of Robert DOB 1939
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Brisco/e Crofton Hall
- Carlisle
Interested in the Brisco family that stayed in Uk and anybody researching the line of the family that went to Kilkenny & Tipperary in Ireland.The Brisco families of Crofton Hall, Briscoe of Tinvane and trying to find a connection with the Briscoeof Riverdale in Ireland.
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Theodore Carr MP
- Carlisle
Does anyone know the names and dates of the wife and children (if any) of Theodore Carr, 1866 - 1931? He was MP for Carlisle.
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Francis McCormick, Carlisle
- Carlisle
Seeking any information on the McCormick family in the mid 1800's. Francis McCormick married Bridgett Airey, their children included William McCormick(my Great Grandfather)who was born in Carlisle in 1851. Francis was a weaver, and by the 1881 census the family were living in Middlesbrough.
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Napoleanic Wars-Militia Lists
- Carlisle
I would appreciate ay info on the above. My ancestor was listed as a soldier in Carlisle in 1803 and I would like some background on how and why he might of enlisted.
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Mary Ferguson
- Carlisle
Looking for Mary Ferguson, born c. 1834, probably in Carlisle. She had a daughter, Emma, in c. 1868, possibly out of wedlock. By 1881 she was living with George Foster (on the census they're married) but she reverted to Ferguson when George died.Emma was known as Emma Ferguson Foster.
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Holliday of Carlisle
- Carlisle
Researching the Holliday famnily. Isabella Holliday was born in Carlisle in 1843. Jane was born in Carlisle I think and married James Crawford in 1863 in Carlisle. Anne, Margaret and Esther were also born in Carlisle 1820/1830. William and ElizabethHolliday were born in Scotland 1827/1829. No knowledge of what happened to the Hollidays. Isabella Holliday became my great grandmother when she married John Lawson in Carlisle on 26.12.1864.
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HAUGHAN
- Carlisle
I am researching the surname HAUGHAN/HAPHEN/HAFFAN. I have put together records of this name and would be pleased to help anyone interested in the surname.
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Routledges in Hayton
- Carlisle
Trying to trace back beyond John ROUTLEDGE and Jane HETHERINGTON m. 1818 in Hayton (by Brampton) - the family later seems to have moved nearer into the centre of Carlisle. Their son William ( bap.1826) is my G-G-G-Grandfather and had two children born in Gosport, one in Bermuda (he was in the Royal Artillery c.1861) and subsequent children born in Carlisle when he retired from the army and became a railway signalman. Hopeful this will tie-in with other families - have unbroken line to current date if anyone thinks this might help their research!
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RAY or GRAY
- Carlisle
Picture framers and colourmen blackfriars street.
Can anyone send me anymore info please?
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GILLIBRAND
- Carlisle
My ancestor HUGH GILLIBRAND'S daughter ELIZABETH was born in Carlisle in 1813. The family was in Chorley, Lancashire, 20 years later. Anyone researching the family, or Carlisle in Napoleonic times?
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WALL
- Carlisle
Seeking information on gg grandparents, William WALL and Agnes ?, who married before 1840.
My g grandfather, Robert William WALL, was b 10 Feb 1840 at Carlisle. He married Mary NOBLE (bc 1839 at Carlisle - source 1881 census) sometime before 1865.
Robert was a bricklayer (1881 census) and moved around. First child born St Bees, next two at Gateshead, Durham, then one at Frizington, and last two at Brampton.
Mary died sometime between 1884 and 1887, when Robert migrated to Australia with the three eldest children. When he settled in Sydney, he went back (date unknown) for the rest of the family and a niece, Agnes LONGRIGG.
Any information gratefully received.
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ARMIGERS
- Carlisle
Hi,
Anyone have details of the Armigers who lived around this area or Cumberland in general?They arrived from Norfolk to become miners,etc.
Thanks,Mike
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Angus family
- Carlisle
looking for details on the Angus family who moved to Crewe at the dawn of the railway era
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Henry HERBERT born about 1800
- Carlisle
Looking for information about Henry HERBERT born Carlisle, Cumberland around 1800. He moved to Southwark and Newington in London and married Sophia COX in 1826 at Southwark. I would like to find his birth details and his parents.
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Walker
- Carlisle
Looking for infomation on Mary Agnes Walker, born in Carlisle on or about 20 Novenber 1879, married Joseph Holt in Ashton-U-Lyne on 15 February, 1903. They had a child (Ivy Holt) on 1 July, 1903 and shortly thereafter left for the USA.
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holland family
- Carlisle
looking for info on William Holland(machinist), born 1815 & wife Mary(maiden name Blake)born 1817.Moved to Newcastle upon Tyne from Carlisle.Tracked down on 1881 census with son Thomas and daughter in law Margaret, Benwell,Newcastle.
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fosters or bousteads
- Carlisle
anyone with information on a robert james boustead who married jane coulthard in carlisle around 1879. or information on J.J.Foster(B1880) who married Margaret Caroline Wilson(B1880)in 1879
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William ROBINSON
- Carlisle
Is anyone researching William ROBINSON, convicted of manslaughter at Carlisle on 22nd February 1862 and sentenced to 10 years. He was convict No. 7234 on the ship "Clyde" arriving in Fremantle 29th May, 1863.
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farrer russell sowerby kidd law
- Carlisle
do any of these names strike a chord in your family history --- I was born and lived in Carlisle until 1954 -- If one or more of these names from Carlisle mean anything to you,I would be glad to hear from you.
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kerrs
- Carlisle
looking for info on gordon thomam kerr born 1903 in carlisle any info would be greatfull thanks paula
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sampsons and salkald
- Carlisle
looking for info on sampsons and salkalds around 1940 patricia , john ,olive and teresa in carlisle any info would be greatful thanks paula
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wilkowski
- Carlisle
looking for any info on the wilkowski,s from carlisle any info would be greatful thanks paula
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Dalton / Story
- Carlisle
Looking for the family of Isaac Dalton and Sarah Story married Parish of St Mary, Carlisle, Cumberland in 1824.
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STRAITON/GRAHAM
- Carlisle
Would like any information on Straiton or Graham in the Carlisle area mid to late 1800's. Robert Straiton married Jane Graham. Robert and two of his sons worked on the railways. Robert was born in Scotland and his fathers name was John.
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CHADWICK/LIDDLE
- Carlisle
John b. 1783 & son Jenkin Chadwick b.1817 both born Carlisle. Weavers/farmers/shopkeepers. Later connection with Manchester. Any info on ISABELLA LIDDLE of Burgh by Sands.
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Foster, Carlisle
- Carlisle
George Foster was born c.1830 and, in 1851, lived with his widowed mother Alice b. c.1809 in Durham in Caldewgate. Also there were siblings Elizabeth b.1845 and Thomas b.1835. Any way of getting this family back further e.g. who was George's dad?
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Ferguson, Carlisle
- Carlisle
I have a confusing family of Fergusons in Carlisle - James b.1788, wife Eleanor b.1798, children including John, b.1828, Joseph b.1836 and Mary b.1834 approx. In 1851 and 1861 they were living in Botchergate but it's not clear whether the same James Ferguson was farming at Nichol Forest by 1871. Any info appreciated.
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Peter Murray, Cooper
- Carlisle
Any info about my gt-gt-gt-grandfather Peter, who was born abt 1770's, probably getting married around 1800. He was a cooper by trade and had connections in Liverpool - maybe a ship's cooper, travelling up and down the coast. Thanks!
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short / fee family
- Carlisle
Does anyone have any info on CYRIL SHORT ( born c1908 Hayfield Derbys) who married MARGARET FEE (born c1910 Carlisle)? Their children are Joyce, John, Mary & Margaret (twins), Brenda, Cyril, Jean, Ann. Can anyone please help?!
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Hewitson
- Carlisle
I live in South Australia and am researching an ancestor from the area by the name of William Railton Hewitson. b: 1824 and married Catherine Dixon b: 1828, in St. Cuthberts Church Carlisle on 15.4.1843 Immigrated to South Australia on Dec 2 1860. Any assistance would be gratefully received. GP
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clulow
- Carlisle
anyone know of the clulows albert and kenneth born in the 1920 any info would be gratful
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Richard & Isabella ARMSTRONG
- Carlisle
Looking for information on Richard ARMSTRONG (b abt 1776. Scotland) carrier in Carlisle and wife Isabella MURRAY nee SCOT (bapt Sept 15, 1776 Carlisle). Married August 26, 1800 St Cuthberts,Carlisle. Living in Willowholme without children 1841C. Believe had children (bapt in brackets) Mary (Feb 1806), John (Apr 1808) William (Apr 1808) Isabella (June 1812) and Robert (June 1816). Robert immigrated to NZ in 1842. Keen on any information, especially families living in Willowholme late 1700's - 1800's.
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margaret dunkeld
- Carlisle
anyone heard of margaret dunkeld born in carlilse in 1903 she married a gordon kerr in 1924 in carlilse any help would be greatful
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Thomas Brown
- Carlisle
Looking for info on Thomas Brown born around 1880 in Carlisle, Cumberland. He had two sisters named Mary Ellen and Isabelle. All three immigrated to Saskatchewan, Canada before the 1920's. Any info would be appreciated.
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George Rutherford
- Carlisle
Has anyone information on George Rutherford born Chatton Northumberland 1837 who married Jane Strangeways in Edinburgh on 2/12/1859
Their children William,John,Edward,James born Edinburgh and Georgina born Carlisle.Would like to make cotact with any descendants to gain and exchange info of family History. Thanks Jim
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Brown Family
- Carlisle
I am looking for any information on an Alexander Brown hopefully prior to 1861. The information I have is that he was born in 1830 in Carlisle. He had been married to a Jane Brown, (maiden name unknown as yet) but by 1861 she does not seem to be on the scene. In the 1861 Census he is down as being employed as an engine driver and living at 1 Harringford Court, Botchergate, Carlisle with his three sons Alexander, David (who was my great grandfather), and Jacob. I would love to know my great great grandfather's parent's names and where they were from and Jane Brown's maiden name.
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Little, Grieve, Shiel.Brady/
- Carlisle
Trying to trace family of Frances Little who lived in Raffles Ave., Carlisle about 1990 for family history purposes. She had a sister, Margaret (Brady) Descendants of Frances Shiel and Janey Shiel.
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cowdery -copeland
- Carlisle
looking for any help on my father Thomas AlfredCowdery ,was living in Charles street in Carlisle,he was widower when he married my mother,he had 4 children by his fist wife Margaret,they were Winnie ,Alf, ANNIE and Renie
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Hoods Beatys and Greenups
- Carlisle
I am doing my family tree and am trying to find info on the Beatys - Carlisle, Greenups - Caldbeck Cumbria and Hood - Salford, Liverpool Scotland. Also the Gears Marylebone, Paddington and Surrey in the 1800s
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