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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

WINFIELD, William, born ALVASTON - Alvaston
I am trying to find information about William WINFIELD, born about 1767 in ALVASTON. He married a Martha Wallis, either from Stapleton, Notts or Stanton by Dale, and they lived afterwards in Stanton by Dale. Any help will be gratefully received. Thank you.

Monk/Sparrow - Apperknowle
Both sets of my grandparents came from Apperknowle George Monk (1888-1968) married fanny hardwick(1891-1978)in 1910.I have information regarding the Monk ancestors tracing back to Leicestershire/Nottinghamshire from about 1760's butmore recent history regarding g uncles' Marshall Monk who is thought to have been the publican of the Angel Pub Eckington, or George Henry said to have emigrated to Australia. All sons and daughters of Arthur Monk (1860 -1937) and Mary Ann Lucy Pont.I am also interested in anything about Sparrows living in Apperknowle area from 1864(again I have info regarding ancestors in Notts prior to that date. Any info regarding Ward's,Hardwick's orWright coming from the area would also be useful.

Salmon - Apperknowle
I am looking for any info on the salmon family living in apperknowle around 1870 to 1890. Names I have traced are William Salmon (colliery labourer?) and John Salmon (farm labourer). There are also wives Emma and Mary Salmon and children - Emma, Elizabeth, Hanna and Betsey?

Baker - Appleby Magna
My Relative William son of William & Tabitha BAKER was christened here 27 Aug 1871. Also gt gt grandfather Thomas BAKER went to school here. Think father William BAKER may have died here? Can anyone help? Louis, Robert, Ester Ann were older children. Do you know these names?

samuel haywood - Appleby Magna
looking for any infomation on samuel haywood lived in Botts lane appleby magna leics he was my gt gt gt gt grandfather any one know anything about him robert

Sandy Brooks, Ashbourne? - Ashbourne
I have ancestors, family names Carrington and Silcock, from Sandy Brooks, Derbyshire. I have discovered from White's Directory that this is/was a village 1 mile north of Ashbourne and that there was a large hall there: "Sandy Brook Hall, ....., abeautiful modern mansion, near the Buxton road, with fine lawn and delightful plea­sure grounds, is the seat and property of Sir Matthew Blakiston, Bart." Does this building still exist? Is it, perhaps, part of the Sandybrook Country Parkcomplex? I assume that Sandy Brook has been swallowed up by Ashbourne now - can anybody identify the area for me in modern terms? Thanks for any help.

Plant family Ashbourne area - Ashbourne
Ashbourne, Ripley, Green Hillocks, Gosty Hill. John Shufflebotham was a farmer in these areas he was married to a Ruth or Edith PLANT had son George 1885

Astle Derbyshire - Ashbourne
researching the astle family of ashbourne and bradbourne derbyshire. my grandfather was henry astle born 1871, name on birth certificate hazel sometimes spelt hassel. henrys fathers name was george born 1845 and his father was thomas. any help would be appreciated.

FOSTER/ASHBOURNE - Ashbourne
aM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY GRANDPARENTS THOMAS ADAMS FOSTER AND ELIZABETH ALICE FOSTER LIVING IN ASHBOURNE IN 1901 CENSUS. I THINK THEY WERE MARRIED IN 1898. GRANDFATHER WAS BORN IN STAFFORD IN 1871

Jones of Ashbourne - Ashbourne
Henry Jones b. 1805 married Ellen Gibbons in St Oswalds, Ashbourn they had 7 children all born and lived in Ashbourne. Charles b. 1833 Emma b. 13/2/1835 married George Millington James b. 1837 Mary Ann b. 11/4/1840 married Charles Smith Samuel b. 1843 Married Hannah Maskerry Benjamin b. 1846 Married Sarah Ann Pidock Sarah Ann b. 24/9/1848 married Robert Moore Any information on any of the above would be gratefully recieved. Thank you.

Family Thomas Warin . - Ashbourne
Looking for any information on the family or relations of Thomas Warin born around 1843 in Ashbourne Derbyshire. In the 1881 Census he lived with his family in Ednaston, Derbyshire.

UNION STREET - Ashbourne
Hello, I have an ancestor named CHARLES HENRY UNWIN who was born in UNION STREET ASHBOURNE in 1857. Mother was ANNIE UNWIN (father unnamed). Just wondered if there may have been other UNWINS here at that time or maybe un unmarried mother home or similar? Any help would be great, Regards, JILL

CHINN WARIN - Ashbourne
ANY INFO HISTORY OF EITHER OF THESE TWO....MR WARIN WAS A BUILDER IN ASHBOURNE IN THE 60'S, WOULD LIKE ANY INFO ABOUT HIS HISTORY. THOMAS CHINN WAS A SOLDIER WHO PROBABLY SERVED IN INDIA, AND IS SAID TO ORIGINATE IN ASHBOURNE

Jowett/Ashbourne - Ashbourne
I am trying to trace Jowett. John Jowett married Harriet Annable in 1843. His father was Robert Jowett, hers was Thomas Annable. John had a son, William (my G G Grandfather), who was born in Ashbourne. He moved to Bournemouth and married Julia Crabb.

Plant Family Ashbourne 1800s Onwards - Ashbourne
Looking for my ancestors or their descendants from Ashbourne, my grandfather was Joseph Plant born approx 1876. he joined the army and married Kate Quigley while serving in Dublin, on their return they lived and raised a family in Sheffield. He had at least one older sibling, a sister, Martha who married Albert Buckley and stayed in the Ashbourne area.

LYMN - Ashbourne
I have a great deal of information about this family. The earliest member I have is Joseph Lymn born c1796 Ashborne. He married Susannah Kent. If anyone has details of his parents I would be very grateful

THOMPSON - Ashbourne
I have just discovered that my gtgt grandfather William Thompson was born in Ashbourne. Thanks to a very kind fellow Thompson researcher. William was born 1840/1841 and his father was John Thompson who at the time of Williams marriage in 1864 described himself as a horse keeper. If anyone out there can help me find more about John I would be very grateful. Perhaps the 1851 census?? Many thanks

William Redfern (b. abt 1827) - Ashbourne
William Redfern was born about 1827 in "Ashburn". In 1851 he was living in Glossop,Dby. with his in-laws, the Samuel Hadfield family. I would like to know who William Redfern's parents and siblings were. His daughter Mary Redfern married Edward Goodwin in 1873 in Stockport. She was was raised by the Garside family. William Redfern had immigrated to Philadelphia, USA, after the death of his wife, Hannah Hadfield. Thank you, Devon

Harris family - Ashbourne
Can anyone help! My 3xgreat grandfather William Harris was born in Ashbourne in 1826/27 and his father was John Harris. On the 1841 census I have found a William Harris aged 15 living with John Harris aged 15 and John Harris aged 45. I think this could be the William I'm looking for especially because it looks like he was a twin and that runs in the family. William move to Wirksworth and married Elizabeth Ogdon. If anyone knows anything about the 2 Johns then I'd really appreciate the help!

joseph salt - Ashbourne
joseph salt married a elizabeth smith at st oswalds church in ashbourne on the 8/4/1823 can any one help out with who there perants where as i have no record of this steve

160 Old HILL - Ashbourne
Looking for anyone related to the MOON Family. Samual & Hannah lived at 160 Old Hill In the year 1901.One of thier children married my Granddad.The daughter being Sarah Ann Moon.

Percy Robinson - Ashbourne
I am trying to find out anything about Percy ROBINSON who, in 1916, enlisted in the Australian Army, fought in France and left the Army in 1919. According to his Army papers he was 22 years and 2 months when he enlisted and was born in "the Parish of Ashburn near Derbyshire, England". This would put his birth approx 24 March 1894. He never went back to Derbyshire. Has anybody any information about this gentleman?

williams/bradtby - Ashbourne
am looking for my gt gt gt gt grandmother's parents. She was Martha Bradtby born Asbourne in 1807 and married George Williams born 1803 in 1827. Was in Matlock records office last week but can not find any parents of either of these two people

brindsley/brindley - Ashbourne
searching for birth details of thomas brindley,married mary hobson @st.martins,ashbourne,3rd sept.1816. who were his parents?

William Dakin - Ashbourne
Looking for connections to William dakin. On the 1851 census he is living in bath Street, Derby but he is shown as born in Ashbourne around 1790. He married Hannah Yates at St Oswalds Ashbourne in 1811. I cannot trace his parents. Can anyone help me climb over this brick wall ?

Banks - Ashbourne
Am searching for details of James Banks born c1793 in Carsington area. His father may have been a William Banks. NOt sure if he was born in the same area or came there from some other town in Derbyshire, or perhaps from another county. This James Banks married Elizabeth Gould in 1816.

WELSH surname - Ashbourne
In 1881 Samuel Welsh and his wife Louisa (nee Walker) and family, were living in Ashbourne. Louisa was born in Whitchurch, Shropshire. Samuel was a groom. No further mention of them in any later census. Any information appreciated.

Bradley, Sylvester, Tennant, Witton - Ashbourne
My Bradley ancestors lived in Ashbourne for several generations as bankers, tobacconists and chemists. I'm particularly interested to find out how the name Sylvester came into the family, possibly by marriage in the early 1800s.

Pearson - Ashbourne
I am seeking information about the family of George Pearson and Rachel Pearson nee Stevenson (born Gratton Staffs), who in 1901 were living in St John St Ashbourne. Their children were Archibald Frederick, Gertrude Maud, Rachel Georgina, and May. George was a cabinet maker. Rachel's brother, James was my g-grandfather, came to Tasmania in 1884.

Lynch, Stevenson - Ashbourne
Richard Lynch and Elizabeth Ann Lynch (nee Stevenson) took over the Ostrich pub in Union St in 1891, and were there in 1901. Their children were Eugene, Richard, Elizabeth, Agnes and Charles. Elizabeth's brother, my g-grandfather, James. came to Australia in 1884. Any information about this family, please.

Leese, Stevenson - Ashbourne
Smith William Leese and Sarah Ellen Leese nee Stevenson (born Gratton, Staffs) lived in Buxton Rd from the 1870s to past the 1901 census. Their children were Walter William, Mary Ann, Percy, Denis and Lilly (twins, strange for a cricket fan to believe), and Beatrice. Smith William was a coach builder, and the first two sons followed him into the trade. Sarah's brother, James Stevenson, my G-grandfather came to tasmania in 1884. Any information about this family, please.

Tarlton family, Ashbourne - Ashbourne
Looking for info on Robert J. Tarlton born 1889 in Ashbourne. He served in the RFC and spent some time in Shefford, Beds. Married Gertrude Lane c. 1916. Any clues about his parents and siblings would be welcome.

Tarltons in Ashbourne - Ashbourne
I've tracked Robert J. Tarlton and am now trying to trace the parents of his grandfather WILLIAM TARLTON born 1822 in Ashbourne and grandmother ANN (maiden name unknown) born 1826 also in Ashbourne.

Haworth/Stapleton marriage - Ashbourne
John Haworth married Elizabeth Stapleton 1763 in Ashbourne. I'd like to find out who their parents were. Their son Daniel (b.1766) married Elizabeth Blore 1793 also in Ashbourne.

Edward Bourne Bentley - Ashbourne
Was my great great grandfather, he married Jessie but I cant find out her maiden name which I need to go further along that branch of my tree. Edward was born in Ashbourne, Derbyshire in 1826 and had children, Amelia, William, Jessie,Robert,Frank, Edward and Annie. Any help with Jessie's maiden name would be much appreciated. Thank you

Parish Register - Ashford in the Water
Would anyone have parish register details for Ashford in the water

WHEELDON/MOORE - Ashford in the Water
Hannah WHEELDON married Edward MOORE 1838. Her parents were George WHEELDON and Sarah SWINDELL. Any info?

Smedley - Ashford in the Water
Smedley------ 1780.

Jones family - Ashford in the Water
I am researching my Great x 2 grandparents, JOHN and MARY ANN JONES, who were resident in Ashford in the Water, 1871, 1881. JOHN was a gamekeeper on the estates belonging to Devonshires. On a recent visit to the church i discovered that they'd had 3 daughters all dying of 'fever' within a few months of each other, 1858/59

Wagstaff/ragg - Ashover
Any information on William WAGSTAFF born 1650 who married Margaret (W)RAGG 28.4.1679.

Babington - Ashover
I am researching the Babington family of Dethick and Ashover, Derbyshire, and from 1610 in Londonderry where Brutus Babington became Bishop. They are part of my ancestry. Is anyone else researching this family?

William Charlesworth & Sarah - Ashover
Looking for information on William Charlesworth and his wife Sarah. Sarah's maiden name is not known, neither is her birth year or place. It is not known either where or when William was born or when he married Sarah. They had the following children.Sarah 1782, Mary 1784, William 1785, Hannah 1787, Esther 1791 and my 3x great grandfather Isaac born 1792. Any information or help would be greatly appreciated

WHEATCROFT - Ashover
Henry WHEATCROFT married Lucy WALKER at Ashover 1839. His ancestors were James 1796, Anthony 1763, and another Anthony. Any info?

WHEELDON/SWINDELL - Ashover
George WHEELDON married Sarah SWINDELL 1808. His parents were Edward WHELDON and Martha JOHNSON. Any info?

Marriott Family - Ashover
Looking for information on the Marriott family especially the parents/siblings of Joseph Marriott b. c1748 and married Ann Watts. Any info would be great.

featherstone - Ashover
I'm researching Featherstones - John Goodall Featherstone & family. Kate

MILNES - Ashover
Looking for details on Robert William Milnes and his brother John who lived in Ashover in 1800's at Butts House and owned a mine.They were related to my g'mother Esther Hind.

Tarr family - Ashover
Hello, I am searching for anyone who has information that may help me to understand more about the Tarr family. William Tarr (originally from Mansfield b.1850/1) married a Mary Mowbray (of Ashover b.1852) and lived at Stonedge Ashover from the 1870's onwards to their deaths. They had numerous children, most who fled the area They also later in life (after 1901) owned the Red Lion there. Anyone who has more information, I would be very delighted to hear from. Note: the census of 1881 calls this family Torr, which has caused a few problems while looking them up. Thank you.

Beardow. Fretwell. - Ashover
In my tree, I have a George Beardow born c1734 in Ashover, Derbys. He married Ellen (maiden name unknown).They had a daughter also called Ellen, born 1757 in Ashover. She married William Fretwell born 1757.

John Hopkinson born cica 1796 - Ashover
I am researching the Hopkinson family. I am looking for any information relating to John Hopkinson bc 1796 in Ashover and married Mary Bradley bc 1796 in ? at Ashover church 27/10 1817. I cannot seem to find any information on these families.



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