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Cumberland UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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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

Angus family - Carlisle
looking for details on the Angus family who moved to Crewe at the dawn of the railway era

lapping - Carlisle

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.

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.

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.

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

Graham - Carlisle
I am trying to trace Andrew or John Graham. John is my 2 x ggrandfather. He was born in Carlisle around 1831. At some point he moved south and by 1853, had married Alice Desborough in Peterborough. John was a railway engine driver. His father was Andrew Graham, all I know about him is that he lived in Carlisle at the time of John's birth. Any help would be very appreciated.......

briscoe of riverdale - Carlisle
I can help you with information on the Briscoe's of Riverdale and how they got to Ireland

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.

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.

Rennie Family of Carlilse - Carlisle
Looking for the parents and siblings of Catherine Rennie b:1813 in Carlilse. She married a John Thomson McKnight. Any ideas?

Barbara Hayton & George Bacon - Carlisle
Looking for further information about Barbara Hayton born 1830 Clifton parents Robert & Margaret. Married George Bacon 1852 Carlise.

kerrs - Carlisle
looking for info on gordon thomam kerr born 1903 in carlisle any info would be greatfull thanks paula

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

wilkowski - Carlisle
looking for any info on the wilkowski,s from carlisle any info would be greatful thanks paula

Dalton / Story - Carlisle
Looking for the family of Isaac Dalton and Sarah Story married Parish of St Mary, Carlisle, Cumberland in 1824.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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!

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?!

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

clulow - Carlisle
anyone know of the clulows albert and kenneth born in the 1920 any info would be gratful

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.

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

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.

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

Mary Tompson 1859 - 1923 - Carlisle
married Robert Jamieson 1855 - 1942 born Hawick, Scotland Went to Ireland and died in Ireland

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.

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.

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

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

CUMPSTON(E), COMPSTON - Carlisle
Searching for details of my CUMPSTON ancestors in Carlisle John, Elizabeth and Lancelot. Chairmakers. Elizabeth was sister to Lieut General Sir Thomas BOWSER, Gov. General of Madras. She died in Carlisle, 1872, aged 92. Family moved to Barton Hall, Watermillock. Any family details welcomed

andrew kay - Carlisle
born carlisle 1819. Any information would be helpful

Edgar family - Carlisle
George+Grace Bell John+Ruth Fleming

DONNELLY Family of Carlisle & Ireland - Carlisle
Mathews DONNELLY b.abt 1771 Ireland & his wife Catherine b.abt 1781 Ireland appear in the 1841 Census with children John b.abt 1811 in Ireland, Mary b.abt 1821 in Carlisle, Edward b.abt 1825 in Carlisle, & Michael b.abt 1826 in Carlisle. Edward married Phoebas b.abt 1826 Carlisle & their son James b.Dec 1850 in Carlisle married Jane Hall b.1854 of Corbridge. Seeking info on the family.

Wilson - Carlisle
Looking for information on Joseph (born about 1850), John, Thomas R., and Isaac Wilson (b1862), possibly sons of George Wilson (married Jane Hastings?), farmer of Farlam/Milton area.

McCormick - Carlisle
Hi I am researching William McCormick 1819c who married Sarah Murray 1823c (from Dumfries) - they had 10 children - the youngest Robert born 1868 was my great grandfather - has anyone else any information on this family?

Crosbie - Carlisle
James Crosbie/Richard Crosbie - Has anyone any information on a cab/funeral company owned by my great grandfather and his brother. They had a business on West Walls Carlisle, family say that they had black horses with plumes etc. does anyone have any old photos they could email me a copy?

Thompson/Smith - Carlisle
William(27)born in Carlisle,working in Bradford as a railway shunter,son of James,married Alice Smith(23)at Warwick Square RC church 9.5.1901.I need help to find James Thompson and his family in Carlisle, Penrith or Ullswater districts.They may have been in service.

McKENZIE FORSTER BURGESS - Carlisle
Hello, Is anyone else researching the McKenzie / Forster family from Carlisle? Thanks, Linda

Thomas Bulman - Carlisle
In April 1876, Thomas Bulman aged 10 was killed in a climbing accident at the Constantine Caves, Wetheral. He lived in Charles St. Carlisle. I am trying to discover the names of his parents, and would be grateful for any help.

Thomas Jefferson - Carlisle
Am looking for any info iro Thomas Jefferson, hairdresser,born abt 1791/92. His son James married Hannah Sawyers in 1838,in Carlisle,Cumberland.James was born abt 1816 &,according to his M/C was a shoemaker.Any help gratefully received. Regards Coreen

proudfoot --Carlisle - Carlisle
I am trying to trace a David Proudfoot of Carlisle who married a Theresa Clark in about 1884,also born in Carlisle. Her parents were Samuel Clarke,and Agnes(nee McConnville),Any Info will be greatly appreciated.

william kay - Carlisle
married to catherine dunwoodie 1813.sons andrew and john (sawyers)

Woolgrove - Carlisle
Hi, I am looking for information on Woolgrove and Birkett , they were living in Carlisle in the early 20th century. Margaret Woolgrove was born Carlisle 1920 to George Woolgrove and Martha Woolgrove nee Birkett. I would be grateful for any info however trivial on this family. Thanks Martin

Hannah Marshall / Thomas Tennant - Carlisle
Hannah Marshall b1826 Whitehaven, Cumberland. 1841 Census: Age 15 Residence: Caldcoats (in house of Publican Robert Taylor), Caldewgate, St Mary, Carlisle, Cumberland. 1841 - Thomas Termant (?) also lived in Caldcoats, Carlisle b.1820, Scotland. Profession: Sawyer. 1851 Census: Hannah Tennant, husband Thomas Tennant and 3 children and Robert Taylor - Proprieter of houses Residence: Lowerty Street, Botchergate, (Wetheral) Carlisle Has anyone information on birth of Hannah Marshall OR of her marriage to Thomas Tennant - sometime 1844/45 presumably in Carlisle. Can anyone advise me where to look for any records?

LITTLE family - Carlisle
i am looking for any information connected to a John Little (born around 1822 in Carlisle). he married Martha Pickston in Cheshire. John Little worked a stonemason.


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