DICKINSON/KEY Families - Distington
Francis (Fanny)DICKINSON born Distington married James KEY of Arlecdon Parks about 1846. They had 10 of a family, Sarah b. 1848 and the second child being my gt grandmother. I am searching any DICKINSON connections, as yet I have not established a birthdate or parents for Francis. She died 8 Dec. 1911 aged 87 Arlecdon Parks. Jenny

harrison famileytree - Distington
information wanted for isaac harrison born 1896 first wife ella wallace second wife martha ann tolson isaac and ella had two daughters audrey and margaret shirley

CUMPSTON(E), COMPSTON - Dockray
1811 Lancelot CUMPSTONE died Dockray aged 56 Chairmaker previously working in Carlisle. Wife Elizabeth BOWSER. Any family details welcomed

Elenor Grigg - Dovenby
Looking for a birth record for Elenor Grigg born in Dovenby c1826

Haile family of Drigg - Drigg
My great-great grandfather, William Haile, married Anne Dixon on 7th February 1835. His address was given as Carleton Hall, Drigg. Can anyone provide information on any of William Hailes relatives? Any assistance would be appreciated.

Watson Dalton Eaglesfeild Cockermouth Carlisle - Eaglesfield
Researching Watson family of Eaglesfeild. Joseph Watson born circa 1813.He married Jane ? born circa 1801 Kirby Westermorland. They had three children I know of. Joseph circa 1833, John circa 1836 and Hannah circa 1838. They could have possibly been born in Cockermouth. Hannah married John Robert Dalton born circa 1840 Cockermouth. They had eight children, two were born in Lancashire. Hannah and John eventually settled in Carlisle and ran at least two Carlisle pubs. Any information, advice, or possible links with these families would be gratefully received.

Eilbeck Family From Egremont, Cumberland - Egremont
John Eilbeck son of Margaret Eilbeck born 1825/1826 moved from his birthplace Egremont to Liverpool and raised his family with wife Mary (nee Eaton) who was from Middle in Shropshire. Their eldest daughter, Margaret Ann Eilbeck was born in 1855 and was my Great Grandmother. She was baptised at Hadnall in Shropshire. Have you got Eilbeck or Eaton connections

The Haile Family - Egremont
I am looking for information about Harold Nickolson Haile born 1896 and his sister Jane Norman Haile born 1899. Their mother Eleanor Haile nee Nickolson died at 27 soon after Jane's birth and their father Joseph Norman Haile remarried. In 1901 they are living with Eleanor's sister Sarah Lumpton. Her husband Thomas was the signalman at Hensingham railway station.

Carrol John - Egremont
John and Catherine Carrol, came from ireland to lived in Egremont in Main Street he was an iron ore miner and she was a lace maker. Which mine would he work at. They came to New Zealand about 1875.Where would they leave from. Had 3 children marriedat Whitehaven.

Foster family of Egremont or Penrith - Egremont
My Grandmother Lillian Pheobe Foster Born 20/02/1869 in Egremont or Penrith her Father was a farmer, any more information Siblings etc very welcome. Regards Rider 12/02/04 15:52

EGREMONT AND WHITEHAVEN - Egremont
Anyone else researching Gardiner Family. Cloggers lived in Croft Terace 1881 Egremont and probably earlier.Lived in Egremont and Whitehaven area from about 1810 until 1930.

Donaldson - Johnstone - Egremont
Any imformatiom on the Donaldson family who lived in Keekle, Bigrigg and Egremont, Bessie Smith as she became and her brothers William, Thomas, Harry and sister Martha from Bigrigg Please let me know if you have any imformation on them.

Fiddler - Egremont
My ancestor William Fidler born 1801 married Sarah Spedding from Carlisle.I believe they moved to Carlisle where one of their children was also called William born 1827 who married Susannah McKenney. Any information would be gratefully recieved,

southward/jamieson - Egremont
looking for any info on henry southward born 1878 and ada jamieson 1878 marries 1902 and had a child 1913,who was given up for adoption

Mann Family - Egremont
Please can anyone help me find out about my Great Great Grandad his name was George Mann he married Isabella Forster in Egremont JAN FEB MAR 1853 I would be ever so gratful thank you.

Benn family - Egremont
Seeking any information on BENN family lived Egremont, Whitehaven, Bekermet. Henry settled in Australia 1850s

Looking for James Sharples - Egremont
James Sharples and Margaret Ann lived in Egremont. They had a daughter Elizabeth born in Egremont who married Wallace Stitt a Iron Ore Miner. Trying to find Margaret Ann who came from Workington and James Shaples background. If anybody can help please.

RIGG FAMILY IN EGREMONT - Egremont
DOES ANYONE REMEMBER MARTHA AND WILLIAM RIGG WHO LIVED IN THIS VILLAGE TILL ABOUT 1930 MY GRANDMA WAS MAY RIGG AND SHE WAS IN SERVICE AT THE TIME SHE GOT PREGNANT WITH MY FATHER ROBERT IF ANYONE REMEMBERS ANYTHING PLEASE CONTACT ME JANET.

ALLASON/ALLENSON FAMILY - Egremont
My .Gt. grandmother was Jane ALLASON/ALLENSON born c1820-25 in Egremont, CUL (according to the 1851 census for Liverpool). Jane wed Thomas MIDDLETON (b1830 DENT YKS) at St. Nicholas church Liverpool (C of E) 1850. On the marriage certificate her surname is given as ALLENSON & her father as Richard a shoemaker. One of the witnesses was a John ALLENSON (her brother perhaps?) There aren't any ALLENSON names in the 1851 census for Egremont - but I found a Richard ALLASON a widower & shoemaker with his sons & daughters living at East Side Main Street (they were also in the 1841 census). I have also found the baptism's (at various churches) of all the children mentioned in the census - except for Jane. Does anyone connect to either of the surnames in Egremont or nearby? Do you know of a Jane ALLENSON/ALLASON who wed a Thomas MIDDLETON? Any help appreciated.

Donaldson - Bigrigg - Egremont
Thomas Donaldson m Sarah Haugh with chn Bessie, Thomas, Martha, he was my great grandfather. Any help appreciated

Nelson family of Low Mill Bekermet Egremont - Egremont
Ann, Robert, William and Mary Nelson and William Ben are all listed in the St John's Church Records 1794 to 1800 We are seeking further information on them

SHEPHERD FAMILY - Egremont
LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON SHEPHERD FAMILY CHARLES MARGARET.LIVED AT BIGRIGG CHARLES WAS IRONORE MINER CHILDREN JAMES MARK HARRY CHARLES ALFIE MARY LIZZIE PEGGY HANNAH.MOST STAYED IN AREA JAMES EMIGRATED TO AUSTRALIA

sloan family - Egremont
I am looking for my grandmothers family. Her parents were John and Sarah Ann Sloan nee Lowther. They lived at 2 Hartley Court Egremont, Whitehaven in 1893 when my grandmother Kathleen was born. She married Robert Gilfillan and lived all her married life in Winlaton. I need to know who her siblings were.

Elliott and Welch - Egremont
Does anyone know about Joseph Elliott who married Sarah Welch on the 17/5/1869. Joseph dad was called William Elliott and Sarahs dad was Mathew Welch both fathers were miners so was Joseph. They all lived in Egremont. hope someone can help thank you

GREAT GRANDPARENTS - Egremont
Looking for information on Isaac Watson and his wife Elizabeth Bowness,Isaac was a miner one of their children Margaret married my Grandfather Charles Shepherd.Last adress was High street Bigrigg

Henry Gates - Egremont
Henry Gates born in Egremont first appears on the 1871 census in the Hale household with Alfred Gates born 1859. In the same year Frances Gates & Edwin Gates appear in the household of McGhie at Rose Cottage. Feel sure these must be brothers or cousins. Henry Gates marries Sarah A Pape of Workington & they have 7/8 children before Henry dies in June 1899. Alfred then becomes Albert & appears in the household of Francis & Margaret in 1891 & then with Henrys wife Sarah after his death in 1899. Would anyone have any information that could lead me back to Henrys parents. This is turning into a real mystery. Thank You. Sandra.

Andrew Clark - Ellenborough
Andrew and Mary Clark (nee Wilson)in the 1881 census living at 36 Gilmour St. Cumberland.Married 25/4/1863 at Inishargy Ireland.In 1881 they had 6 children Isobella 8/1/1865,Mary Jane 27/10/1866,Anne 19/7/1869 these 3 all born in Portaferry Ireland.Rebecca 1875,John 1877,James 1879 these 3 born in Mary Port. Andrew 1882,Thomas 1884 and Victoria 1886, the last 3 children also born in Mary Port. Trying to find out when Andrew and Mary came to Cumberland and did any other siblings come with them?Thomas was my Grandfather. But I have no idea who or if his siblings were married, had children or even stayed in Cumberland. Would be greatly appreciated if any one could help Maria

Clark - Ellenborough
Information please Andrew and Mary Clark who came over to Ellenborough from Ireland early 1870s and their children John b 1876; James b 1878; Andrew b 1881. ..Thomas Clark and Emma Victoria...John Swindle and Rebecca Clark married 1896...desc. of Robert Clark and Janet Victoria Clark married 1906.. desc. of William and Isobella Foster married 1892

steel/e - Ennerdale Bridge
looking for information re: John Steel born 1774 at Hollins Ennerdale. Parents: John and Martha Brown from Kinniside married 1772. Possible sister Hannah, born 1773, should be other siblings. John married Leah Long from Gosforth in 1792, children: John (1793) Elizabeth (1794) William (1796) Daniel (1798)born at Gosforth. Looking for a Jeremiah born Gosforth possibly 1800. Can anyone confirm the information.

EVACUEE TO ESKDALE - Eskdale Green
I WAS BORN 1935 AND EVACUATED DURING WW2 SO WAS UNDER 10. STAYED WITH GINGER HAIRED LAD WHEN WE CLAIMED TO BE COUSINS BECAUSE WE WERE THE LAST 2 LEFT. WE STAYED WITH THE CROW FAMILY ON THIER FARM.I REMEMBER THE SCHOOL WAS 2 CLASSROOMS UNDER THE CHURCH. (I HAD LEFT A SCHOOL OF 1200 PUPILS IN NTH LONDON)TRANSPORT WAS BY BILLY SIMS BUS BUT WE FOUND IT BETTER TO WALK ACROSS FIELDS.I HAVE MORE MEMORIES OF THIS TIME IF OF INTEREST TO ANYONE.

Raven Family of Eskdale - Eskdale Green
I have a Annie Raven b.c.1865 Eskdale father probably Thomas Raven. She married Charles Foster in 1890 and they moved to N. Yorks. I have nothing on her ancestors at all! Thank you, Colin

Routledge @ Bowbank, Farlam - Farlam
Looking for info on Mary Routledge maternal ancestors. Have Routledge back to min 1600's (see Kirkambeck) but cant get any further than her mother who was Margaret Oglanby. Can any one help

Re Library & Reading Room - Farlam
From Cassell's Gazetteer c1896 Hallbank Gate Cumb : 1891 Population : in parish of Farlam has a library and reading room

Hardy of Farlam - Farlam
Would love to hear from any descendents of the Hardy's of Farlam or any information anyone can give me about them. Thank you

Sanderson family of Farlam - Farlam
After the Sanderson family of Farlam, Cumberland. I've got stuck at James Sanderson b 1806 Hesket in the Forest, he moved to Farlam and was a blacksmith as was his son of the same name. Thanks Jacquie

Farlam connections - Farlam
I would be very interested in sharing information on the BROWN, MINGINS, PEARSON, PROUD, RUDDICK, BROWN, BELL, PEARES (or Pearce) and TEASDALE families from Farlam. Particularly TEASDALE. I have various relatives in my family tree with those surnames all listed as born in or around Farlam and ranging from about 1642 to about 1872.

Dodd - Farlam
James Dodd b abt 1866 Married to Mary Jane Temperley Jamieson Carr. Children Maggie eliz Carr, John Carr, William Carr, Cecil Dodd, Ernie Dodd, Jim Dodd. James Dodd poss married again after 1906. Jim moved to Newcastle.

Hutchinson Farlam - Farlam
Interested in HUTCHINSON John b 1795 d1872 in Alston Durham m Sarah ?b Farlam 1798 I am back 6 generations with the Hutchinsons and am interested in any link I can follow up on

McClean of Flimby - Flimby
looking for details of the McClean family. Surname also spelt: McLean, and McCleane. James McClean born 1845, married Ellen Bowness August 1882, anyone with links or details please contact me.

COOK/GLENCROSS - Frizington
RESEARCHING FAMILY OF THOMAS AND MARGARET COOK M/S GLENCROSS RESIDING IN FRIZINGTON 1891 UNTIL AFTER 1921

Tracing Relatives 1870-1925 - Frizington
I am interested in finding information about Great grand parents that lived in Frizington around the 1870's

Hailes/Crellin - Frizington
I am looking for information about the marriage of Frances Hailes and William Crellin. or their children Thomas Henry, William and John.

Burns - Frizington
Searching for relatives of my great-grandmother Eliza Burns. from County Wicklow as far as I know. Annie her daughter (married name Taylor) is my grandmother and I believe there was a brother who returned to Ireland. There are many Burns families in this area so would like help in finding which is mine. Any leads would be appreciated. Margaret

Lavery, Rudd - Frizington
Iwould like to find out about my ancestors my great grandad Robert Thomas Lavery worked in the iron ore mines and died in 1938 of silicosis he had many brothers a few of their names are william, alexander, david, john, issach, ilias and jacob. I also know that the Rudd family our one of our relations anyone with any information please contact me. I am finding this out for my nana Rene.

COOK/GLENCROSS - Frizington
My family tree includes Henry Cook (born 1863)married to Margaret Glencross (born 1866)living in Frizington (Arlecdon) in 1891. Henry's older brother Charles was my great grandfather.

BOWNESS FAMILY - Frizington
Looking for info on the bowness family who had a daughter Elizabeth.Elizabeth married Isaac Watson of Egremont.I can't find any more about Elizabeths family.Anyone able to help.Thanks.

Jackson - Gamblesby - Gamblesby
If anyone is research the Jackson family in Gamblesby, Cumberland please contact me.

The Archers - Garrigill
I would love to hear from any other people researching the Archer family plus 'married in' families such as the Stephensons, Barrons, Lees etc.,

VIPOND - Garrigill
Searching for a VIPOND family to claim my Isaac and Elizabeth (and son Isaac). All are in Canada by 1840.

COUSIN and RUTHERFORD - Garrigill
Seeking information about the family of William Cousin b. abt 1882 m Annie (nee Rutherford). They were shown with their child on the 1911 Census for Canada as living in Brantford, Brant, Canada