Dixon 1600's - Cumrew
See Kirkambeck entry

Cumrew, Cumberland - Cumrew
Small village south of Brampton with historic church. My gfather, James Varley, was C of E Schoolmaster approx 1893 - 1908; school now demolished but was south of the village towards Croglin. Anyone got old photos of the school/staff & pupils?

Cumrew Rawson/Robinson - Cumrew
My 3x great grandmother Hannah Robinson is listed on the 1881 and 1891 census as living at Cumrew School house as a lodger with the schoolmaster, John Rawson, and his wife Mary Ann. In 1901 Hannah and Mary Ann are living in Kirkbymoorside. I believe that Hannah and her daughter Clara had made a trip to Australia in the 1860s, didn't like it and caught the next boat home. I am interested in any connection with the Rawsons, and how Hannah and Clara came to be living with them.

Wilson - Catton - Cumrew
Looking for information on Joseph Wilson born in Cumrew 1825, also his brother George born Cumrew 1824, possibly married Jane Hastings in Carlisle 1849. Joseph migrated to Australia, I am descended from that line.

Sarginson - Cumwhitton
Researching SARGINSON(SARGUSON) family tree and have visited St Marys churchyard in Cumwhitton and found Isaac Sarginson, Isaac Mason Sarginson, John Sarginson all blacksmiths in Cumwhitton from 1850 - 1920

Sargison - Cumwhitton - Cumwhitton
Mary Anne Kirkpatrick formerly Sarginson daughter of Isaac Mason Sarginson of Cumwhitton is my great grandmother (I have a picture)

robinsons, great corby, cumwhitton - Cumwhitton
am trying to research the robinsons am looking for information on John Robinson b1807 great corby, son of william robinson and jane, william was a blacksmith in great corby, cumbria, any information would be grateful

robinsons, bousfield - Cumwhitton
I am trying to research Joseph Robinson b1805 near wetheral, he was a blacksmith, he married Margaret Bousfield b abt 1804 in Kirby stephen any information would be gratefullt recieved! thanks

Ridley - Dacre
Searching for any relatives or family of Jacob Ridley (1830) who was married to Frances Bailey and had five children - Jacob, Matthew, Mary, John and Joseph. All born in and around Dacre Cumberland.

Ousby/Liddle - Dacre
Robert Ousby b.1803 married Mary Cooper. Looking for more info on Roberts parents. They had 3 children, Ann Orr, Joseph and Mary.

Troutbeck family - Dacre
Looking for members of John Troutbeck's family - he was born in Dacre, Cumberland c1839-41 & became a priest - assistant canon at St. Margaret's Westminster, London,living at 4 Dean's Yard in 1881 & 1891 census. He married Elizabeth F.Duckworth who was born in Malta, daughter of Robinson Duckworth, general merchant in Liverpool.

RIDLEY - Dacre
MATTHEW MITCHINSON RIDLEY 1867 BORN DACRE CUMBERLAND , ANY INFO ON HIS RELATION FRANCIS MITCHINSON RIDLEY 1899 FROM THE SOUTH SHIELDS ,DURHAM TYNE AND WEAR OR NORTH EAST AREA ?THANKS

Mckiver/hetherington Of Dalston - Dalston
John McKiver m. Mary Hetherington in Dalston, Cumb. 4/2/1793. Children were Henry, Isaac, Catherine, Mary, John, Thomas, James, William & Daniel. Where was John born? When did he come to Dalston? When & where did both John & Mary die?

DIXON FAMILY IN DALSTON - Dalston
I WONDER IF ANYBODY CAN HELP ME. I AM TRYING TO TACE MY ANCESTORS. MY GRANDAD JOHN PEASCOD DIXON WAS A STATIONER AT THE VILLAGE POST OFFICE IN 1900. HE WAS ORIGINALY BORN IN WORKINGTON TO A JOHN PEASCOD DIXON (WHO WAS BORN IN CUMWHITTON) AND A ELIZABETH DIXON (WHOSE MAIDEN NAME WAS ALSO DIXON) ELIZABETH DIXON WAS CHRISTENED IN DALSTON CHURCH IN 1847 AND WAS THE DAUGHTER OF JOSEPH AND ANN DIXON. THERE ARE ALSO OTHER DIXON CHILDREN CHRISTENED IN DALSTON CHURCH WHO MIGHT HAVE BEEN RELATED THEY ARE JOSEPH 1850, ANNE 1844, ELEANOR 1841, EDWARD 1832 AND MARY 1834. THERE ARE ALSO POSSIBLE CONNECTIONS WITH THE HOUGHTON AND STANWIX AREAS.

Oliphant and Dugdale - Dalston
Hi there. Two brothers and a sister, Richard, Bryan and Margaret Dugdale moved to Dalston in 1800 and settled there, Bryan and family remained around Dalston, Richard and family moved to Wigton. Alexander Oliphant left a will from Dalston, Ivegill, in 1572, and the family is still in the area of Ivegill and Broadfield House, Itonfield. Anyone researching either family please get in touch Thanks Jackie

ARMSTRONG FAMILY OF DALSTON - Dalston
I am seeking information on the family of Andrew and Isabella (Sanderson)Armstrong who were married at St. Michael's Church, Dalston in 1801. Their children; Charles, John, William, George, David, Andrew, Isaac, Jane and Mary Ann. My gg-grandfather David Armstrong married (i) Mary Norman, daughter from this marriage, Elizabeth and (2) Elizabeth Story of Sprunston. The family lived at "Greensyke" Buckhowbank. I would like to know of any relatives of the aforementioned and also where both Andrew and Isabella Armstrong were buried. Mary

graves in churchyard - Dalston
Is there anyone in the Dalston area who could tell me whether or not there is a list of inscriptions in the church yard there.............I am interested in any of the Dixon family who may be buried in Dalston.

Aikin-Aitkin family in Dalston - Dalston
Looking for any information on "my" Robert Aitkin christened 1809 Dalston,CUM and his wife Ann(e)(maiden possibly Ruddick)born Talkin (1851 census)children: Emma,born ca.1841 Newcastle,NBL; Marie born ca 184_ Gateshead,DUR;Robert born ca. 1847/8 Gateshead,DUR.;Jane E. born ca. 1850 Gateshead,DUR. Robert was christened 12 Nov.1809 son of John Akin & Mary Skelton in Dalston. John & Mary were married 13 Nov. 1797 in Dalston, children: Jane chr. 17 Nov.1798; John chr.16 Nov.1800; William chr. 18 May 1806; Robert chr.12 Nov.1809, all Dalston. Would like to know if John was born in ENG. or perhaps SCT. any help much appreciated, thank you!

safe-makers/music shop- Wastell - Dalston
Looking for any information on a shop that sold both safes (cash tins) plus pianos etc. The shop was owned by Sarah WASTELL

ARMSTRONGS of Dalston - Dalston
In researching the Armstrongs, I have found that the family originate in Dalston. My Great, Great grandfather, William, came to Liverpool in the late 1860s but it appears that his father, David and his Grandfather, Andrew (my 4x Great Grandfather) lived at 'Unthank' and 'Greensyke', Dalston. I would appreciate any contacts regarding this branch of Armstrongs. Jo

reyson/rayson - Dalston
any information please for robert reyson 1568-1594 married jane yonge 1570-1600? or any relations of the above

Lintons Of Dean - Dean
Looking for information in respect to the family of Linton who lived in the village mid 1700 to early 1800 Also the Family of Fox

Walker Lancelot - Dean
Looking for any relatives of Lancelot born 1834, baptised in Dean Cumberland. Father John Walker mother Sarah Gainsford married Whitehaven 1833.Trying to find any information on this family

lancelot walker - Dean
My great grandfather was lancelot walker,born Dean 1834. He died in Australia, new south wales, about 1880

Walker family - village of Dean - Dean
I am trying to find anyone who knew the walker family of Dean,Cumberland.I am a blood relative researching William Marshall Walker and his brother Cyril Walker,sons of richard tinnion walker and mary walker both of the village of Dean. Does anyne have any knowledge of any second world war vets from the village of Dean who would ahve known the walker family?

Fell -dearham - Dearham
Looking for information regarding the above families. I am especially trying to locate what happened to Robert Fell after the 1851 census when he was living with my ggggrandfather William and his family. They lived next door to elder brother John and his family

Samuel Mcmaster - Dearham
I am looking for information on the above named person. His fathers name was frances, mothers name eleanor, sister mary, brother henry.

rogerson - Dearham
seeking info on rogerson families living Dearham early 1800's

Smith Family - Dearham
Looking for information on Matthew Smith born 1770 and married to Jane Ray 1806. Children are Hannah, James, Mary, Joseph, Matthew, John, Wiliam and Hugh. Would be interested to hear from anyone who has a link to this family.

ancestors - Dearham
william and martha rogerson formerly donald and any rogersons from that area as i believe they were a large family

Keenan - Dearham
Looking for additional info re: my KEENAN family. My gr-gr-gr grandparents, Felix and Sarah (McQuoid) Keenan; b. 1814/1809;IRL immigrated to the Dearham area about 1845. Subsequent family members appear in local census after that date. My branch of the family settled in the Cockermouth, Cumberland, ENG area and my gr-grandparents; John James and Mary (Berry) Keenan; b. 1865;ENG eventually made to the Rochester, NY, USA area. Any info or current Keenan contacts in the area would be appreciated. Best regards, Chuck

Robert Ritson - Dearham
Looking to find a birth record of robert Ritson born 1825 in Dearham.

HOLLIDAY - Dearham
Looking for additional information on the families of William,Thomas & James Holliday born Dearham,Cumberland.I am descended from William Holliday

Young Keenan Mealy Family's - Dearham
I am trying to find information on the Young family’s from Dearham, Gilcrux. I have George Young, b.abt 1824/25, m Elizabeth, had John, b.1850 Dearham, George, b.1857 Dearham, Jane b.1859 Dearham, Mary b 1861.Dearham, Sarah b.1866, Simpson Brown b.1871 Dearham. George’s mother Jane, father unknown, had the above George, Ann b.1826 Cumberland, John b.1829 Dearham, William b.1831, & James b.1838 Dearham. The above married into Keenan, Mealy & Routledge family’s

Highmore/Paitson - Dearham
John Highmore married Mary Paitson ~ 1824. Lived in Dearham. Interested to hear from descendants.

HOLLIDAY WILSON - Dearham
I am trying to obtain information relating to my GG grandfather James HOLLIDAY who married Sarah WILSON 10 June 1779 in Dearham and their descendants. Some of their children included William,Wilson,John and Thomas born in Bridekirk. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who has information of this family.

Coulthard/Ferguson/Railton/Robson/Horsley/Kenney - Dearham
Trying to find connections to the following. I would really like to find the parents of Richard Coulthard abt 1746 and Eleanor Ferguson abt 1750 My info comes from various sources. This is what I have; Richard Coulthard 1746 & Eleanor Ferguson 1750 Marriage: IGI 25 DEC 1771 Harrington Cumberland Children Richard 1772 – 1854 Mary 1773 Rachel 1775 – 1777 Hannah 1781 Eleanor 1783 Daughter 1788 Sarah 1793 2nd generation Richard Coulthard abt 1772 & Elizabeth Railton 1776 – 1860 Marriage: IGI 04 DEC 1798 Dearham Cumberland Children John 1799 Jane 1800 David 1804 George 1805 Eleanor 1807 Mary 1808 George 1809 Richard 1812 Elizabeth 1813 Ann 1816 Sarah 1817 Joseph 1821 Margaret 1822 3rd generation Mary Coulthard 1808 & unknown son James Coulthard 4th generation Illegitimate son James Coulthard abt 1829 & Rachel Robson abt 1834 Marriage Free bmd Marriages Mar 1853 Gateshead Children Richard 1853 -1909 Frances 1857 Elizabeth 1859 Barbara 1861 John 1862 Jane 1864 Rachel 1871 James 1873 5th generation Richard Coulthard 1853 – 1909 & Frances Horsley 1857 – 1906 Marriage Free bmd Sept 1877 Gateshead Children Henry 1878 James 1881 John 1883 – 1965 Jane 1889 Richard 1890 – 1916 Thomas 1892 – 1960 Alfred 1894 Joseph 1896 Wilfred 1898 6th gereration James Coulthard 1881 & Jane Kenney 1891 Marriage as per certificate 1906 Gateshead Children Jane 1907 – 1907 Francis 1908 – 1989 Jenny 1910 James 1911 Lily 1912 – 1999 Jane 1915 Violet 1917 – 1977 Henry 1919 Lesley 1923 - 2007 Any suggestions would be really appreciated.

Johnston family in Dearham - Dearham
Any info please on Margaret Johnston, born in Dearham in 1849. Her parents may have been Hannah Collister and Stephen Johnstone of Dearham. Margaret married Welshman Hiram Jones in Wallasey in 1867. By 1881 they were living in Mossbay, Workington, Cumbria with their children Janet, Hannah, Stephen, John, Sarah and Robert. By 1901 they had moved to Newcastle upon Tyne.

Wilkinson - Distington
Searching this surname to Australia 1850's.

Buchanans & Cockbains - Distington
I am looking for information on the Buchanans of Distington Moresby and Harrington. Iam also looking for information on the Cockbains of Parton Moresby. I would also like any information on the village of High Harrington.

Isaac Nicholson of Distington - Distington
My Great Great Grandad Isaac Nicholson was born in Distington about 1835, He married Sarah Jane Pearson from Workington and they appear in the 1871, 1881 and 1901 census's living in Wigan, Lancashire. I am trying to find details of his life in Distington before he moved to Wigan and would be delighted if anyone has any information on his parents, brothers or sisters.

harrison - Distington
im looking for the daughters of ELLA HARRISONnee WALLACE, of DISTINGTON CUMBRIA. SHE HAD 2 GIRLS ONE CALLED audrey ella was born1902 died 1931 ella was my dads sister thank you

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

DICKINSON/KEY - Distington
After further research, the family information was proved inaccurate and Frances' (Fanny)surname was not DICKINSON as once thought, it was JACKSON!! If this changes matters for anyone I'd be pleased to hear!

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.