Arkwright - Cromford
From The Century Cyclopedia of Names 1895 Sir Richard Arkwright was born at Preston 23rd December 1732, he died at Cromford Derbyshire 3rd August 1792. He was knighted by George III in 1786. He invented a cotton spinning frame and established factories at Cromford and elsewhere.

James Taylor - Cromford
Looking for information on the Taylor Family from Cromford. James Taylor baptised 23/1/1815 & Isaac Taylor baptised 23/5/1813. Possible parents were Isaac Taylor & Dorothy Carline who married in Matlock in 1810. James Taylor married Charlotte Watts from Holymoorside & Isaac Taylor married Mary Todd. Michael

Joseph Henry Pickering - Croxall
married Mary German at Croxall, Derby on 1st April 1843. Is this the Joseph Pickering who moved to Cardiganshire and worked there as a gamekeeper? It is not a welsh surname, and seems to have come from the north of England

Wilson,-Roberts- Webberley - Cubley Common
Looking for any information on Mary Wilson and her daughter Elizabeth,c1866. Elizabeth married Henry Webberley 1885 their daughter Annie is thought to have been born in Cubley c1886 Mary was the widow (38)in 1881 living in Silver St,Cubley with herdaughter Sarah Wilson and sons James and Alfred.

moorcroft/william - Cubley Common
I am looking for information on William Moorcroft who was born around 1843 in Cubley, derbyshire. He moved south to Gloucestershire and onto Sussex in adulthood. However it is his childhood and his parents/siblings i am interested in finding

Imisson - Curbar
Can anyone shed light on the Imisson family who are shown in the 1881 census as living at 7 Harrow road, Harvest Lane - census place Brightside Bierlow, York? Richard Imisson aged 41 born in Curbar, Derby was recorded as Head, occupation Iron Moulder. His wife was Alice aged 36 , born in Sheffield. They had two daughters Harriet, 11 and Clara, 9, both born in Derby. Could they be related to Jane Imisson of Swinton, Richard Imisson of Swinton, Richard Imisson of Hemsworth and James R. Imissonof Bedale, all shown in the 1881 census? Any clues welcome.

Ellis families from Curbar, Derbyshire 1800s - Curbar
There were a large number of Ellis families living in Curbar in the first half of the 19th century. The menfolk were mainly all stonemasons. Joseph Ellis (1789-1868), my maternal 3gt grandfather was one such Ellis. Most of his sons left Curbar in the 1840s/1850s to live and work in Ecclesall Bierlow. My gt grandfather Thomas Ellis eventually moved from Sheffield to Middlesbrough in the 1890s. Anyone with an interest in this Ellis family or who may be descended is welcome to contact me.

Ellis Families living in Curbar - Curbar
My maiden name is Ellis and my father was Harry Ellis from Eyam. My grandfather, William Ellis, I believe was born and lived in Curbar as a child and young man,he lived at 69 Main Road Curbar with his father Job Ellis - married to Mary? he had a brother Garshorn who was his best man at his wedding and I also know he had a sister Corah, as I remember her when I was a small child, I believe she had a drapers shop in Eyam. Can anyone help me with information about my family when they lived in Curbar, please

Cutthorpe - Cutthorpe
A History of a village through 6 centuries names, houses and families

Hind family - Dalbury
Any information on the Hind family from Dalbury/Dalbury Lees and surrounding area very welcome.

Silk Weavers - Dale Abbey
Ancestors Jacques were silk weavers who came from france, via London. Was there a silk-weaving mill in that area about 1750-1800?

bartram - Dale Abbey
richard bartram on the 1851 census has his birthplace down as dale abbey in the parish of shardlow, can anyone help. he was born in 1800 he was an engine fitter

family search - Danesmoor
does anyone remember my grandmother,margaret chapman,she lived with my grandfather,william cook,at the square,danesmoor.she died 1944,aged 48,he died around 1958.could anyone who remembers them,please contact me.

John and May or Mary Hodgkinson - Danesmoor
I am looking for John and May or Mary Hodgkinson 1861 census living in Clay Lane (possibly Danesmoor). John was a Brick Maker by trade. Later in the 1871 census John Hodgkinson was living with Rebecca (Wilson) my great grandmother in Wombwell Yorkshire

NUTTALL, NEWSTEAD - Danesmoor
Looking for any info on Richard Woodward Nuttall,b 1869, who used to live at 'Old Danesmoor'in 1901. M Mary Ellen Newstead in 1895. Any info please.

Walker family - Darley Abbey
I WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT ANY RELATIVES OF THE WALKER FAMILY THAT OWNED THE BAKERY IN DARLEY ABBEY AROUND 1946

BEMBRIDGE/BAINBRIDGE - Darley Abbey
Seeking any information about Bembridge/Bainbridge families living in Darley. I'm particularly searching for Eliza, born c.1814, daughter of William Bembridge.

ETHERINGTON FAMILY - Darley Abbey
I'm looking for any information about my great grandfather Walter ETHERINGTON born 11th January 1874 at The Square, Darley Abbey. He had a sister called Jessie and his parents were William and Sarah (nee Radford) ETHERINGTON. He married his cousin Emily Harris 30th May 1898.

Darley Dale, Derbyshire - Darley Dale
Anyone who knew Muriel Bradbury (born circa 1933) or her Mother, Annie Bradbury (nee Hancock). They used to live in Thorncliffe Avenue off Northwood Road until approximately 1937. Father was George Frederick Bradbury.

Paper Manufacturer & Novelist - Darley Dale
From The Century Cyclopedia of Names 1895 Robert Bage was born at Darley, Derbyshire 29th February 1728 and died at Tamworth 1st September 1801. An English novelist. He was a paper manufacturer by trade, and did not begin to write before the age of 52. He wrote - 'Mount Henneth' 1781 - 'Barham Downs' 1784, - 'Hermsprong, or Man is not True' 1796 etc.

Gregory - Darley Dale
Charles Gregory: A general agent, wife unknown ,daughter Sarah Gregory born 1834 in Bakewell (also Darley Dale been mentiond) Derbyshire.Married John Borham ( name changes to Boreham and back again!) from London b 1863.at St Peters Church Derby on 10th Feburary 1863. Wittnesses: Joseph Walkesden & William Drew.John Borham was a joiner and family say he moved to Derbyshire to do with a tunnel. John & Sarah's first child Mary Eliza 1864-1945,in Apperly Bridge,Yorkshire died in Barry,Glam. :Joseph 1867-1918 born back in Bakwell.5 other children all born in Portishead,Somerset.

Allen Heywood - Darley Dale
Looking for info on the marriage between James Allen b. 12/06/1735 and Elizabeth Heywood b. c1740. James was b. in Darley,Derbys, his family came from Ipstones, Staffs. His father was Anthony Allen chris. 08/06/1693, his mother was Mary b. c.1695 at Ipstones. James & Elizabeth married at Snelston, Derbys on 22/05/1757. Am direct descendant and would like to know occupations etc. anything really - have got these Allens back to 1556 on the male line.

Mary Ann Fearn - Darley Dale
Mary Ann Fearn was my Great Grandma. From the 1901 census I know she was born in Darley Dale around 1871. There were several Fearn families in the area at the time with similar names and as I have no other details I do not know how to verify which is the correct Mary Ann Fearn. If anyone knows the family or can offer advice I would appreciate it.

Darley Dale, ' BARKERS' - Darley Dale
Thomas b.1814 (Darley, Derbyshire) Lace Weaver, on 1851 Leeds census also James b.1817 (Darley, Derbyshire)Pipemaker,on 1851 Leeds census. Place of birth changes on later census'. Father known to be Thomas Barker. Place of birth unknown.Can anyone shed any light.

Gregory - Darley Dale
Update.. Sarah Gregory born 1834 Darley Dale ,and married John Boreham [Borham] born 1837 married 1863 St Peters Church, Derby. Her Parents..Charles Gregory b c1811 Straton,Derbyshire + Mary Ann Vains b c1819 Darley,Derbyshire.Also had Mary Ann b c1850 + Charles Henry b c1853,both born in Bakewell

gypsies - Darley Dale
matthew clayton born 1854 at ashby in leicester parents levi clayton and rebecca nee booth matthew married callandine smith 1883 on 1861 1871 census his wife and family were gypsies in tents on beely moor derbyshire anyone out there got any info as i cant trace levi and rebecca on any census or bmd

BEMBRIDGE - Darley Dale
Seeking any information about my forebear Eliza Bembridge, born at Darley around 1814. Her father was William, and her mother may have been Hannah. Eliza married William Eyre at Nottingham in 1842, and died sometime between 1861 and 1867.

Elkin - Darley Dale
Looking for the family of Henry Elkin, 1861-1871.

John Travis Darley Dale - Darley Dale
Searching for information on the Travis Family, John Travis b abt 1755 married Mary Buxton and descendants Bridget married John Haslam, Elizabeth Haslam married Samual Large, Georgina Haslam married George Stone

Stevenson - Darley Dale - Darley Dale
Looking for information on Aaron Stevenson b 1775 died 1843 & his family. Married Betty?

Brown Family - Denby
Robert Brown married to Lavinia Briggs My grandmother is Mary Ellen Brown and married Herbert Ball

Parkinson - Denby
I have Rebecca PARKINSON on my tree. Baptsd. 14th Nov. 1667. Is she one of yours?

Bullock And Brentnall - Denby
1794. marriage between Catherine BRENTNALL and John BULLOCK. Can you claim them????

Gregory - Denby
Joseph GREGORY of Denby (possibly!!!!) married 1774. Pure guess work, but possibly married in Denby too.

Lord & Lady Reilly (? RIley) - Denby
I was told by an elderly relative of some family links with a Lord & Lady Reilly (Riley)who, she claimed, lived in Denby Hall (? House)in Derbyshire probably in the early/mid 1800's. The story she told was of their wayward daughter (no name known) who ran off with the coachman and was subsequently disinherited. The estate apparently then went into Chancery. I have had no success in corroborating any of this. Can anyone help please - Ian

Barber - Denby
Looking for any information for the Barber family. Have traced them back to John Barber born circa 1791 married Elizabeth Wildsmith 1841 in Duffield (housekeeper at Morley Park) Died in Denby 1843. Later generations lived in Shirland and Tibshelf.Other surnames linked to the Barber family are Ince,Clay,Naylor and Webster. Any help would be appreciated.

Burditt or Burdett - Denby

William Phipps/Grace Pocock: Denby - Denby
William was born in abt 1650 in Denby and Grace in abt 1655 also in Denby. When they were married I do not know but would love to find out. They had Ann in 1697. If anyone could give me more information on this family, it would be much appreciated.

John Fletcher 1756 Pentrich - Denby
I have a John Fletcher born 1756 at Pentrich he married a Catherine Bullock born 1756 Denby. Their children were John 1779,William 1781,Robert 1783,Vincent 1785, Joseph 1787, Patrick 1788,Jane 1781, Martha 1793 All born at Denby, Derbyshire

BARKSBY-BROWN-PARKIN-HOLLAND - Denby
Any information regarding Anne Barksby born 1765 who married Thomas Brown born1761, Hannah Barksby 1764 who married William Parkin born 1760, Jane Barksby who married Henry Brown in 1799 and Mary Barksby who married John Holland in 1784 The marriages were all rcorded in Denby any information as to the girls parents Thank you Jean

In the Denby, Derbyshire neighbourhood - Denby
I have records of my ancestors Anne Greatorex, born 1606, her father Nicolas Gretex and Isobell Simes married 12 Oct 1601 at Denby, Derbyshire. Also of Anne's husband-Richard HUNT's parents' John HUNT and Grace JOHNSON, christened at All Saints Church, Derby in or about 1556.That is as far back as I have got. DOes anyone have previous records of this family? thanks

Denby, Copper Yard - Denby
I am a great grandson of David Brown who left Dnby for Pittsburgh, USA around 1852. He left behind a large family and I would like to get in touch with any family member. At the time of the 1951 census, David and his family lived at Copper YArd.

Colburn And Timmins Of Derby - Derby
Researching my fathers side of family in Derby mid 1800's onwards: John COLBURN father of: James Edwin COLBURN married to Agnes TIMMINS 1905 at Trinity Church Derby only known children: Harold COLBURN DOB unknown Sidney COLBURN born 1807 in Derby. Albert TIMMINS was father of Agnes. nothing else known at present,if anyone can fill in any gaps for me I would be very grateful.

Bridge Gate District - Derby
Thomas Dallison and his wife Sarah Oldershaw lived in the Bridge Gate District. Thomas died in 1838. Employed in the silk industry and frequently living in the local poor house. Would be interested in learning about the district.

Wellington Public House - Derby
William Mead was the publican of the Wellington Public House at 60 Brook Street in the 1860s. Would like to learn about this public house and Mead's tenure as publican.

The Orange Tree - Derby
For a short time, Robert Slater was the beerhouse keeper of the Orange Tree, located at 70 Burton Road. Would like to learn more about this establishment and Slater's tenure.

Taylor - Derby
My grandfather John William Taylor was born in Derby,around 1868.He married Lydia Brocklehurst in1902,and they had two children,Elsie Lydia,and William John. He was an apprentice brick-layer and later worked for Derby Borough Corporation as a foreman bricklayer.

Derby Photographers, 19th Century - Derby
I have trade cards for several 19th century Derby photographers,as follows - J. Mayle, Price Photographers, Clement Rogers, Wm. Edward Swift & W.W. Winter. Copies available

William Dallison. Needlemaker - Derby
From at least 1838 to 1858, William Dallison was employed as a needlemaker. In the beginning he was employed by a John Steer, who made needles for stocking manufacturers. Would like to know more about this occupation and the Steer Company.

Hugh Ball Family - Derby
Researching the family of Hugh Ball, labourer, and his wife Sarah, who lived in Derby in the late 1790s and early 1800s.