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Derbyshire UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

County town: Derby Other major towns: Ilkeston, Chesterfield Origins of Name: Village with a deer park, Danish Population 1801: 161,567 Population 1961: 877,620 Acreage: 643,572 Urban Land 1961: 16.5%... more

William Revill - Clowne
Can anyone help me to find out why my ancestor William Revill was sentenced to prison in 1881? I have found an entry for him on the 1881 census for Vernon Street Prison in Derby, He was 31 years of age and Married,but I dont know who too, he was a Shoe Maker. Any help will be most appreciated.

Thompson - Clowne
Looking for the parents/marriage of Frank Thompson, born about1800 in Glentham Lincs.Son William Edward moved to Clowne Derbyshire in about 1865. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Hanstock - Clowne
Looking for the parents and marriage of Samuel Hanstock, born about 1776 in Worksop/Clowne or near. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

STONES - Clowne
Searching descendants of John Stones & Rachel Wilcock; marr. Killamarsh, 1809.

looking for whitehead family in clowne - Clowne
looking for any info on whitehead family in clowne. Especialy Rose A whitehead her maiden name was brown. and she was also married i think to a cawkwell. Trying to find info on her and her perents. any info would be a big help.

Taylor,Family,Clowne - Clowne
Hope someone can fill in a few gaps.William Taylor 1830 b Cloune/Barlbro married Ann Cook ,B Whaley/Bolsover and married in 1857. They had 4 children born in Cloune, Thomas1859, Henry1865, Sydney1871 and Ann 1874. Thomas 1859, being my direct line. It looks like william had a brother Thomas1838 ,Married to a Sarah ?,B in Staveley. They had 2 children Edwin 1859 and Samuel 1860 born in or nearBarlbro.Hope I can find a few links. Regards Frank,South Australia.

Fanny Rogers Clowne - Clowne
Fanny was born in Clowne I would like to know when.(about 1895) also the names of her parents. Both are buried in the church yard. Thank you

Lucy Pegg - Clowne
Would love info on Lucy or any other Peggs in the area - i have a birth cert. for Lucys son born 1928 and her address is shown as Crown Street,her occupation as Domestic Servant and although no fathers name is given i do have a name.

walker family clowne - Clowne
Just searching for any information or relatives for the Walker or Quinn family from Clowne. My grandfather was George Walker,married to Agnes Quinn. they had 3 children, George, Vincent(my father) and Theresa. My Grandfather and my Father were miners.George and Vincent both emigrated to Australia.thanks Marie NSW Australia

Coal Aston - Coal Aston
Farming hamlet in the Parish of Dronfield

spencer - Coal Aston
looking for Harriat Spencer b.1807 coal aston possiby ggg grandmother-this would be her married name-any help?

marriah littlewood - Coal Aston
I inherited a bible from my grandfather inscribed a gift to Marriah Littlewood from the Wesleyan Sunday School Coal Aston September 24th 1865,does anyone have any knowledge of either the Littlewood family in Coal Aston or the Wesleyan Chapel there?I think she may have been my gt gt grandmother.

Belgian refugees - Codnor
Looking for information re Sarah Burgin (father Ferdinand or Ferdin) and first husband Joseph Deschacht, married 1917 at Codnor Church. Also any info re her children and her marriage to John Hutsby in 1948

Old RAF pal - Codnor
looking for Bill Straw, age about 72, ex. RAF 1950/55. Bill and I served together at Weeton Nr. Blackpool in 1950/5

Slack, Hogg. - Codnor
Can anyone provide me with information regarding these family names. Especially HOGG from Loscoe around 1880's I am interested in Edith Slack nee Hogg my grandmother and her family

looking for - Codnor
elizabeth burton born here in codnor around or before 1900--she married elijah coleman kidger elijah was carpenter by trade--any relies out there tony

Thomas Machin born 1823 Codnor Park - Codnor
Anyone researching the MACHIN name I have a Thomas born 1823 Codnor Park he married Elizabeth Booth 5th December 1846 at South Wingfield they had 5 children, one of the JABEZ born 1855 at Belper Derbyshire he married Caroline Curzon 4th November 1873 at South Wingfield, Derbyshire. PLease contact me as I am happy to share all of the information I have on this name

Byers - Codnor
my wife's great grandfather, James Byers, was a Draper in Codnor from about 1895 to 1939. He lived at 45 Heanor Rd. I would appreciate any information about him or his large family

Barker/Byers - Codnor
John W. Barker owned a draper's shop on Ripley Road, Codnor in the early 20th Century. He married Maggie Barker about 1905. Maggie's father, James Byers, was also a draper in Codnor. I would like to know more about these families and am happy to share the information that I do have

Re Butterley Co - Codnor Park
From Cassells Gazetteer c1896 Codnor Park : 1891 Population : 1,077 - There is an Institute. The park is now the property of the Butterley Company.

Pressland - Codnor Park
Seeking information about the PRESSLAND family who have links with John George PRESSLAND, the husband of Mary Ann SHIPMAN b.1880's , married early 1900's.

Research - Cotmanhay
I would welcome any information on the "SHORTHOSE" Family as I am tracing my family tree and know we originated from this area.

Hardy - Cotmanhay
any firm details for Hardy family before mid 1800's. I have William Hardy b approx 1835 died Oct 1913. I think William lived in Cotmanhay and I know was a miner at Shipley. He was married to Mary Ann Severn. She too b approx 1835. Wiiliams father possibly Alfred. Thank you

Shooter - Cotmanhay
Looking for relatives of James Arthur Shooter born 1895 in Cotmanhay and his brother Leonard Shooter born in Cotmanhay 1900 .Last known address was 30 Wesley Street Cotmanhay in 1911.

Harris family, Coton in the Elms - Coton in the Elms
My ancestor, William Harris, was born in Coton in the Elms in 1801, moving to Hugglescote in the 1820's. I believe he had a brother called Thomas. He married Sarah Newbury from Barlestone, Leicestershire in 1829. Has anyone any inormation about the Harris family from this area? I would love to find out more. Helen

Kirks in Holbrook/Coxbench - Coxbench
I've managed to track down my ggg grandfather who was born in Holbrook in 1840, and his father who was born in 1811 in Coxbench. Both were called James, and my GGGG grandfather worked as a stockinger... Does anyone else have Kirks in their families from this period and in these areas...? Thanks Andy

Kirk - Coxbench
I am trying to trace the death of my great grandfather Allen Kirk. Born in Coxbench derbyshire 1846, Father Thomas Wilton. Married to Rhoda Stevens 9th sept 1867 in Holbrook nr Belper Derby,s .

Carrington - Creswell
Trying to trace members of the CARRINGTON family who have links with John CARRINGTON b.1904 and Ivy Ellen PEARSON b. 1908.

Pearson - Creswell
Trying to trace members of the PEARSON family who have links with John CARRINGTON b.1904 and Ivy Ellen PEARSON b. 1908.

1841 census Creswell - Creswell
My great-great-grandfather Henry TAYLOR was born in Creswell, Derbyshire in circa 1834. By the 1851 census he was living in Liverpool, occupation apprentice pavior. I realise the 1841 census is not as detailed as later ones, but this is my only hope of finding a connection to his immediate family, as he remained in Liverpool after 1851. Wonder whether anyone would be able to provide details of a TAYLOR family in Creswell circa the 1841 census. Kind regards, Helen

NORMAN family - Creswell
I am looking for my NORMAN ancestors who resided on the Elmton/Creswell boundary from 1700's. John NORMAN, the son of William and Ann Coup, was a wheelwright who married Mary GREGORY. Both were born in the late 1700's. Their son William NORMAN was born in Ranskill c. 1813, but the family returned to Whitwell probably about 1820.

Graham - Crich

Bowmer - Crich
Names: Bowmer

Dawes Family Of Crich - Crich
trying to put together my great great grandfathers family ties. His name was John Dawes. transported as a convict to Australia for 7 years at the age of 17 around 1828. He had at least one brother in Crich we know of..his name was Abraham..can any one help. I will be in England in September 2003 and will be coming to Crich

Shipley - Crich
My grandfather, Herbert SHIPLEY, was born 31 March 1899 in Crich, son of Thomas SHIPLEY and Mary Jane JOHNSON. Does anyone have any info on this family? In particular, the surname SHIPLEY. Thanks.

Ken Dawes - Crich
Ken, I met you while I was over there visiting from Australia, I would like some sort of contact information please. Cheers Tony

Barber - Crich
Researching Barber ancestors in Derbyshire On 1901 Census I found Joseph Barber-wheelwright/ blacksmith b.1865 in Crich m. Emma Caldwell (of Alderwasley at Belper Chapel in 1892/3) Children: Harold Vernon, Millicent and Ethel -

Great Grandfather - Crich
My great grandfather Joseph Morrell born c1829 on the 1881 cenus for Sutton in Ashfield he is married to Ann from Ripley but i can't find any maiden name for her

Bingham: Cowlishaw : Piggin - Crich

Buxton - Crich
Any info. on Buxton family lived here early 1800's but moved to Saddleworth and surrounding areas

Alsop Family - Crich
Is there anyone in crich who can remember James Alsop, he was my grandfather and i am tring to find out where in crich he was born and lived or if there are any Alsops left in crich.

Cowlishaws of Coddington - Crich
Any info re this family please? first half of 20th Century. Anyone remember Ethel May Cowlishaw at Crich school in the 1910-1925 period?

Taylor - Crich
Looking for the parents/marriage of James Taylor, born about 1807 in Crich, Derbys. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Grattage - Crich
Any information on the Grattage family, who were Tailors in Crich. Anything would be good. Thank you.

TELIESTER - Crich
Seeking marriage details of Sarah Teliester to Joseph Alsop on 1851 census he was Innkeeper of Jug and Glass at lea Bridge Wirksworth. Joseph was born at Darley and Sarah at Crich.Search for the marriage would be most appreciated

Henry Cowlishaw - Crich
has any one any information on Henry Cowlishaw b1870, from Crich, married Sussanha Sore of heage. Any help would be great

Wigley - Crich
Looking for any information about the Wigley family living in Crich around 1851-1881. Especially Sarah born around 1864. Many thanks

Holden/Martin - Crich
I am seeking information on my great grandparents Alfred Martin and Catherine Holden c. 1860's-1890's, who lived in and about the Crich/Matlock area. My grandfather Alfred Bertram Martin was born at Matlock in 1892. I am mainly interested in Catherine Holden and her family.

Martin, Crich - Crich
I am trying to trace John Martin who lived in Crich. He married Mary Dawes in 1827 in Alfreton. Some of the census records say he was born in Crich, and on others it says Mountsorrel, Leicestershire. Any help would be appreciated.

Shipley In Crich Carr C.1900 - Crich Carr
My grandfather, Herbert SHIPLEY, and family lived in Crich Carr around 1900. Father - Thomas SHIPLEY, a farmer. Mother - Mary Jane nee JOHNSON. Does anyone know of this family? Particular interest in the SHIPLEY surname. Thanks.



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