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Derbyshire UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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CHESTERFIELD - Chesterfield
LOOKING FOR ROBERT JOHN BURNS AND FAMILY WHO LIVED AT ROBERTS' YARD, ST MARYS GATE CHESTERFIELD. ALSO WILLIAM S. BURNS MARRIED MINNIE CROKER AT THE PARISH CHURCH 1911 FATHER'S NAME GIVEN AS SAMUEL BURNS KNOWN TO BE BORN IN IRELAND

GREEN, HIBBERD - Chesterfield
Searching names and marriage date of parents (Father Green, Mother née Hibberd) of Harold Green, youngest child, born 1912 with five older sisters Hilda ,Irene,Agnes, Edith, Ella

WHYLD Chesterfield/Bakewell area - Chesterfield
I am searching for information on the Whyld family. Walter Whyld my grandfather owned the village shop in Ashford in the Water before and after the second world war. He originally came from the Chesterfield area. Any one with a Whyld family tree out there please contact me.

Gertude Evelyn or Evelyn Philpot - Chesterfield
I'm trying to find info on the above who was my aunt born about 1901 in Chesterfield, sister to Albert, Percy, Ernest & Ivy. Many thanks.

Meads/Bridgewater - Chesterfield
I am looking for any information about John Thomas Meads born around 1876, who married Ann Bridgewater born around 1878, from the Chesterfield area. They had children Tommy who was a professional footballer for Tottenham, Jack, who was Scarborough,s cricket groundsman,James who also played football, Harry, Madge and Alice. Any help would be most welcome.

Cocks/Cox - Chesterfield
Robert Cocks b 1712 Chesterfield belived to be father of Joseph Cox b 1741 Chesterfield. Any info gladly received Regards Jo

CANNON - Chesterfield
Looking for Irish ancestors of Patrick and Michael Cannon, 2 brothers who came over from County Mayo in 1850's. They settled in Staffordshire first (had relatives there we believe). Patrick became a miner, married Fanny Marsden, then moved to Chesterfield. We have lots more details of this large family from there to present day, happy to exchange information with anyone else researching Cannons.

Elliott family - Chesterfield
Hi Looking for further relatives of the Elliott family from Chesterfield area. Looking for relatives of Thomas Elliott 1850 - 1953 married Sarah Robinson 1891. Two sons Howard Robinson Elliott b 1884 and Alwyne Thomas Elliott b 1885. Also nephew of Thomas Elliot - Frank Elliott b 1868 who married Ellen Maria Sharman 1890. Frank worked in an Iron Works Lab. Would be grateful of any info. Thanks for looking

BANNER'S - Chesterfield
JAMES born 1791 had son John 1821 John died in 1854 he was in a fight and died 4 days later. James wife Sarah Shelton Johns wife Elizabeth Taylor glad of any info thanks

ALTON INSLEY CUPIT WALTERS - Chesterfield
Hi I am looking for descendants of the follwoing people. Thomas Alton bn 1791 South Wingfield Derbyshire James Alton bn 1846 South Wingfield Derbyshire (Thomas' son) Richard Alton bn 1880 Unstone Derbyshire John Cupit bn 1787 Derbyshire Christopher Cupit bn 1826 Derbyshire Ann Cupit (Richard Altons wife) bn 1847 derbyshire Joseph Insley bn 1781 Derbyshire Joseph Insley Bn 1818 Hartshorne Derbyshire James Insley bn 1851 Woodville Leics Emily Insley bn 1880 Woodville leics Please please get in touch! Cheers Ian

BIBB - Chilcote
My 5xgrandfather William Bibb was baptised in Chilcote on 18 Dec 1785 to mother Elizabeth Bibb. Interested in any information anyone might have on Elizabeth

Gamble of Leicestershire - Chilcote
Seeking info re Thomas Gamble who married a Sarah c.1710 in/around Chilcote area. Known that 4 children baptised there but surname disappears from Registers in 1720.

Braddock & Carrington - Chinley
Ellen Carrington married John Braddock in 1719. Ellen inherited Chinley Houses Estate that had been in the Carrington family since the middle of the 1500's. It was then passed down the Braddock line. I would appreciate any information regarding either families. Other names associated with Ellen Carrington ancestors include BENNETT and KYRKE. Names associated with John Braddock's descendants include BEARD & COLLIER. All are associated with the Chinley, Hayfield, Marple, Buxworth, Chapel en le Frith area of Derby

Burials at Chanley Independent Chapel - Chinley
Please could someone look up 2 burials for me at Chanley Independent Chapel between 1792 and 1805.The names are Eli Bates (BAte) and Hannah Bates(Bate) Thank you Eileen

Chinley Isolation Hospital - Chinley
Does anyone have any information about Chinley Isolation Hospital, it is now the Registry office. I have a relative who was matron, her name was Jemima Jane Carrington. Jemima was born at Bugsworth and I cannot find any details of a marriage.

Lomas - Chinley
Sarah Ann Lomas was born in 1845 in Chinley, Derbyshire. She had sisters Ellen and Hannah. Their parents were Thomas and Hannah Lomas. I should like to know what happened to Hannah junior. Is anybody else researching this family please?

Long - Chinley
My gr.gr.grandparents John and Harriet Long of Chinley, Derbyshire had children John, Sarah, Malcolm, Hannah Etta, William, Parmenas, Mary and Harriet between 1847 and 1864. Is anybody else researching this family? I should very much like to make contact.

Saxon - Chinley
Does anybody know the parents of Nancy Saxon who was born in Chinley, Derbyshire in about 1776. I think she married Joseph Hadfield in Glossop or Hayfield in 1797.

THORNLEY - Chisworth
Looking for details on Benjamin Thornley born 1841 in Chisworth, Derbyshire. He married Annie Jones 1839 Corwen and they had Joseph, Frances, Elizabeth, Benjamin, Louisa and Annie 1879 Hyde Cheshire. Would like more information on the Thornleys.

CHISWORTH SCHOOL 1912 - Chisworth
I HAVE A CLASS PHOTO DATED 1912 THE MASTER IS WILLIAM ROBINSON MY GREAT GRANDFATHER. HIS SON ROLAND IS ALSO IN THE PHOTO.HAS ANYONE ANY INFORMATION ON THE ROBINSON FAMILY.

Aaron Sykes - Chisworth
My great great grandfather Aaron Sykes lived most of his married life in Chisworth. He married Hannah Woolley and I am descended from his daughter Alice. I am looking for information regarding Aaron's birth, I have only found that he thought he was born in Glossop but i haven't established a definite baptism

Hicklin/johnson/tunnicliff - Church Broughton
Looking at the above surnames. If of any interest do contact me.

Gotheridge - Church Broughton
Have info.If you would like to share, then please contact.

Billings/Billinge family - Church Broughton
I am researching the Billings family of Church Broughton. Earliest member I have is William Joseph Billings, born c1725 and his wife Alice. Children William, Anne, Daniel, John, Thomas and Henry. Their grandson Daniel Billings married Sarah Hudson.

Church Broughton 1860 - Church Broughton
Can anyone please help with info. regarding Maria Marshall b1860 in Church Broughton.

Church Broughton - Blant Family - Church Broughton
Can anybody help with info. on the Blant family in Church Broughton. Have details of a William Blant born 1780c, but would like info. both before and after

Smith family from 1891 Census - Church Broughton
I am interested in this family who may be my ancestors. The members are Francis Smith 31 father, farm labourer, Emma wife 29, Gertrude daughter 4, GEORGE son 3 and Henry son 1. George could be my paternal grandfather. All were born in Church Broughton except Emma whose pob is given as Marston Montpenery. Any info would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

Church Gresley, Chapel Gresley - Church Gresley
Researching the Leech or Leach family in these two villages in the 1800's.

Irene Ellen Parker (formerly Staley) - Church Gresley
I am looking for Irene Ellen Parker (formerly Staley. Her parents were Frank Staley and Joyce Staley (nee; Grinhaff).

Bannister - Church Gresley
Id be interested to share info on Bannisters of Church Gresley 19th Century regards Bev

grimley ,information - Church Gresley
i am trying to find any info for my grandmas family,her name was gladys grimley,she was born in 1893,her parents were called william and alma grimley,they were connected to the miners most of the men worked down the pits,her mum was also born in church gresley in 1866,she also had siblings william,alma,mabel,millicent,and rolland,any help please.

LOOKING FOR BALDWINS - Church Gresley
LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON THE BALDWIN FAMILY WHO WE THINK CAME FROM THE DERBY AREA TO LIVE IN THE CHURCH GRESLEY AREA AROUND 1900 THEY LIVED IN CHURCH STREET AND HALL STREET THERE WERE 7 CHILDREN MY GRANDFATHERS NAME WAS HAROLD

Tunnicliffe - Church Gresley
My grandfather William Payne Tunnicliffe was born in Church Gresley 1864 and lived in Swadlincote, Highfield road. I have traced his parents as George T (coalminer) and his wife Elizabeth (Payne) living at Overseal in 1881. George's mother was Mary T(widow) in 1861 census of Overseal. George was apparently a late addition to the family of James b.ca 1795 and Mary his wife. Any further information would be much appreciated. Peter

parrott - Church Gresley
anyone researching this family in the Church Gresley / Swadlincote area around 1900 ?

caroline hough - Church Gresley
looking for information on caroline hough she married william hough and had 5 children william tracy albert martin andcharlie she was born about 1846-1855 .would like any info on any of them.particulary caroline maiden name

Irene Staley - Church Gresley
I am looking for my grandmother, Irene Staley, who lived in Church Gresley, Derbyshire, around the 1930s upwards. At that time she was married to John Parker.

Gresley Rovers - Church Gresley
I am interested in any information on Gresley Rovers FC particularly during October 1927 and October 1928 when my grandfater Reuben Bromley played as goalkeeper. Does anyone have a team photo from this time?

Turner - Church Gresley
I am looking for information about the family of Hannah Turner b. 1831. She married at Church Gresley,1849. I believe Hannah's family were from Ashby de-la-Zouch.

Florence May Bannister - Church Gresley
I am looking for information on Florence May Bannister who married Harold Archer at Church Gresley in 1928. She was born around 1886

Taylors - Church Gresley
Albert Robert Taylor born Church Gresley 1885,Married Sarah Ann Parrott there in 1908.Some of Albert's siblings were Ernest William / George Thomas / Alger Seymour / John Henry /all born Church Gresley,any decendents around ?

Jane Campion - Church Gresley, Derbyshire - Church Gresley
Hi, Jane Campion my g.g.grandma was born c1844 at Church Gresley. She married John Smith & they moved to Kiveton Park (in the old W.R.Yorkshire)& had numerous children, the oldest born whilst they were still in Derbyshire & the younger ones at Kiveton Park. Any info on this family would be much appreciated.

church gresley hoggs - Church Gresley
my father in law was derek william hogg born 1943. his father harry hogg was born in ashby delazouch. annie barr was his mother born in sunbury on thames. derek said we had descendants from the church gresley area anyone know anything?

Statham family - Church Wilne
Israel Statham was christened at Church Wilne in 1848. The son of Samuel Statham and Elizabeth Cooke. He married Fanny Handford and they had five children but moved away to live in Barrow in Furness. Fanny was the daughter of Josiah and Fanny Handford who lived ( by 1870) in Draycott. They were listed as lace manufacturers

Mitchell, Chamberlain - Clay Cross
MITCHELL, Joseph and wife, CHAMBERLAIN, Frances (Fanny). Children: Alfred, Rebecca, and unknown girl. Joseph's parents, Thomas and Matilda. Frances' mother, Rebecca and brother, Alfred (lawyer). All living in Clay Cross or Danesmoor abt 1880 - 82. Would like to share info.

SALT/GODFREY - Clay Cross
Jabez Barsby Salt born Clay Cross 1869.father Job mother Ann.Jabez married Mary Jane Godfrey abt 1893 in Barlborough they had 6 children.Dorothy 1894.Hugh 1896.Samuel 1897.Mary 1899.John 1900.

HODGKINSON HENRY - Clay Cross
3 X Gt.Grandfather was born in Clay Lane (Parish of Clay Cross) - North Wingfield in 1794.He married Elizabeth Naylor in London in 1818 and they had 4 daughters - Anne, Eliza, Fanny Louisa & Mary and 5 sons - John, William, Robert, Edward & Henry.All the children were born in St.Pancras - Middlesex. Any information on all or any would be appreciated

WHETTON/DAVIS - Clay Cross
Would like to hear from anyone researching the Whetton's and Davis's of Clay Cross.

PARK ROWE,CLAY CROSS - Clay Cross
Could anyone please tell me who lived at; 1 PARK ROWE, CLAY CROSS.in DEC 1960 I believe my father was visiting a family member there in DEC 1960 when he was taken ill and died in WALTON HOSPITAL,CHESTERFIELD. The name was BATES Thank you. ANY help would be greatly appreciated. Margaret

KENNING/KEETON/GREEN in Clay Cross 1840 onwards - Clay Cross
George and Lavina Kenning, children Elizabeth (b. 1837 Sutton in Ashfield), Lucy b Mar 1842, Clay Cross, Margaret b.1845 Clay Cross, Abraham b. Dec 1846 Clay Cross, Francis b.1854 Clay Cross (and there's a Herbert who is a bit of a mystery). Lucy married Charles Keeton, children Lavina and Ann. Francis married Ann Whitworth, many children including George Kenning of Kenning Motors fame. I have more information and am interested in ancestors and living relatives. Any connections?

John and May or Mary Hodgkinson - Clay Cross
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.


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