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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%...
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Revill and Johnson
- Ilkeston
Looking for any relatives of Mary Revill mother Ann and father was Samual.(1808)
Johnson William married Mary and his father was James (1831)
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Brentnall Wives - Bridgett
- Ilkeston
John Brentnall - born abt 1565: died 18/02/1636 -married Bridgett ? in Derbyshire, possibily Ilkeston, in about 1598. Am trying to find out her last name and would be most grateful if anyone out there could help me find them.
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cooper of ilkeston
- Ilkeston
is anyone researching this name,iam trying to find descendants of my gg grandfathers family,the siblings i know about are bertha,harry,william,john,sam,ruth all born in ilkeston and robert and arthur born in yorkshire,my gg grandfathers name was george henry cooper(born circa 1876) and they were all the children of john(born bedfordshire)and mary(born nottinghamshire)
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DAY William
- Ilkeston
Looking for birth details of William Day (shown as 44 years old in 1901 Nottingham Census, and born in Ilkeston). Father believed to be Joseph Day.
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Beardow surname in Ilkstone
- Ilkeston
Searching for the surname Beardow or any variation of this name. Does anyone have this name in their family tree please?Interested in a marriage between Jn Beardow/ My Alsop dated 13th Oct 1833 with a possible link to my family. Can anyone help please.Glad of any contacts to do with this surname . Thanks.
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Goddard's of Ilkeston Derbyshire - Ilkeston
John Goddard B: 1804 Ilkeston D; 1861-1871, M: Ruth (Brown we think) B: 1805 M:C1827 most likely Ilkeston.
John was a Lace Maker & lived all his life in Ilkeston along with his wife & nine children .
By 1878 the next generation of Goddard,s moved to Bruxton Derbyshire & became Musicians where they set up a Book/Musican shop,they also sold Goddard/ Brown Piano's, Any info on the above families or Goddard Piano, would be helpful.
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Bolton
- Ilkeston
Letitia Bolton, died 1878 aged 39 at home in Springfield Road, Ilkeston. She was married to Henry Bolton. They had at least one child, namely Mary Ann Bolton. Does anyone please have any further information about this family please?
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nunn family - Ilkeston
Hi looking for relatives of William Nunn born abt 1843 ,married to Catherine Sanders born 1854 ,They lived at Ilkeston on Jackson Avenue,they had 7 sons,she died at 36 yrs.He was the relieving officer for the Basford Workhouse.Any info appreciated,thanks,Sue
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Cook/Fretwell - Ilkeston
Henry Cook born 1801 in Ilkeston. Charlotte Fretwell born 1804 in Shipley.
Married 1822 in Heanor Dearbyshire.
Children; Eliza 1836, Henry 1834, Phoebe 1838,Samuel 1841, Mary 1828 (she married John Derby in 1849). Would like to know more of Henry & Charlotte's parents &/or siblings
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Edward Farnsworth
- Ilkeston
Any info on Edward Farnsworth b1880 in Derby.Was a locomotive worker in 1901 living in Ilkeston. Parents were Thomas and Elizabeth, brothers Charles and John.
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Hardy family - Ilkeston
Looking for info on Hardy family living at Stanley,Ilkeston,West Hallam,Cotmanhay. George Hardy married Ethel Parker 1908 son Lesley born 1913,daughter Ethel born 1915.
John Hardy married Elizabeth Benson 22.1.1788 Stanley.
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Coopers of Ilkeston
- Ilkeston
I am researching the family of my mother who was born Marion Cooper in 1928. Her father was Bernard born 1892 who married Annie Nixon in 1915. Her grandfather was Harry Cooper who married Clara Skerritt in 1891. Harry's parents and elder siblings moved from Ravensden in Bedfordshire around 1864/5. Harry's parents were George and Sarah. Any help would be appreciated.
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Riley
- Ilkeston
I am looking for any information on Seth Riley. All I know is that he was born in Ilkeston 1827 and he married Hannah Wright of Kirkby in Ashfield in 1857. I believe his parents were Thomas and Fanny. Any information greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Fretwell/Boam - Ilkeston
Trying to trace any info on James Fretwell,believed to have been born 1884 at Ilkeston.He was Chairman of Ilkeston Liberal Club in 1941. Believed to have lived in Manners Road.He had four children:- James, Albert, Gwendoline & Gladys. Albert married Elizabeth Boam.
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George Hatton
- Ilkeston
Any info on George Hatton b - Ilkeston, 1848. He married Eliza Ann Butler and was a Framework Knitter. I am specifically looking for information surrounding his birth and his birth family as I can find no trace of him before marriage in the census.
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Stainer
- Ilkeston
I have just completed my Stainer family tree and if anyone needs any info on the Stainer family from Melbury Bubb in Dorset I would be pleased to help.
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Harris family - Ilkeston
I have recently started my family tree, and i am trying to find the parents of James Harris(born 1857),who was married to Ellen Dean(born 1857), had 3 children, Frederick, John and Mary. They lived in Derby,England.Any info or help would be appreciated.
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john henshaw-eliza straw - Ilkeston
my great-great grandfather married eliza straw at cotmanhay in 1848.he is the son of a james henshaw,but i can,t find his mothers name.eliza straw is a daughter of a wheatley straw.
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Sarah Ann Gash (Grantham area) - Ilkeston
My Ggrand mother Sarah Gash, (born 1844), married William Hopper, (born 1844 west Ayton Yorks) and Had Emily Hopper in May 1883,at Grantham Lincolnshire. There was a Hopper's and Mason shop (Mercers) at Scarborough, near the station on Westborough. Any info most welcomed
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STRAW of Ilkeston - Ilkeston
My family reseach has lead me round in circles with the Straws of Ilkeston. My grandfather was Samuel Straw who emigrated to South Africa and was married twice and had two families out there. He returned to Beauvale Road in the 1901 census return but there is no record of such an address anywhere. Any help would be appreciated.
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DAY, Ilkeston, Derbys
- Ilkeston
I understand there is a Betsy Day born here in 1858 but cannot find any more information regarding this person, who may be William Day's sister. Would be very grateful if anyone can help me.
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the spa baths ,ilkeston - Ilkeston
Hi looking for information regarding the spa baths that were at the bottom of bath street ,Ilkeston.Any names of staff ,the matron in particular would be great.thanks,Suz.
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gone to America?
- Ilkeston
looking for Erasmas Pickburn, born in Ilkeston, moved to Yorkshire, then nothing, can't find any marriage or death, anybody seen him?? Sylvia
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Spencer Family
- Ilkeston
I am seeking information about Benjamin Spencer b 1789, married to Ann Harrison b 1791. In particular I need to know his ancestors.
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Wagstaff - Ironville
Any information on John WAGSTAFF bpt. 17.1.1852 who married Martha CASTLEDINE on 21.10.1873. His parents were George WAGSTAFF and Sarah DEXTER.
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Pressland
- Ironville
Seeking information of the PRESSLAND family who have links with George PRESSLAND b.1855 and his brother William. Both died 1934 within a week of each other. 1901 Census has George, married and living in Ironville, Derbyshire, working in a local ironfoundry. His place of birth was stated as Pownall, Bedfordshire.
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Bollington and Birk(e)s families - Ironville
I am researching William Bollington,shoemaker, who married Ann Birk(e)s in 1814. They had 5 children George,James,Elizabeth,Ann and another George. Ann is one of my ancestors.I would be interested in any information about these families
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trying to find - Ironville
frederick hibbitt was born 1891/92 in fenton staffs he moved to ironville/codnor park 1900`s , his brother albert also moved from fenton and lived york ave, jacksdale. albert`s wife was sarah ann. if anyone has any info on frederick please get in touch. thank you
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CASSON - Ironville
I am researching Casson family, John Casson being the first vicar of Ironville Church 1846-1869. Any information regarding him or his relatives or the church - anything! - would be much appreciated.
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Hubball - Ironville
I am seeking information on Mary Ann Hubball b. 29.3.1884 daughter of Willie Hubball and Emily Sowick. Willie Hubball son of John and Emma Hubball, often spelt Hubble
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Herbert Thurman
- Ironville
I am looking for any information about my grandad, Herbert Thurman who lived at No. 2 Market Street, Ironville, or my Aunty - Nellie Waddups, who also lived in Ironville on Monument Hill. Her husband was called Jack.
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Fawcett/ Eaglefield
- Ironville
I am searching for information on relatives Eaglefield or Fawcett around 1881-1901. John Eaglefield worked as Ironworks labourer and later Blacksmith. Census for Basford, Eastwood, Codnor Park. Harriet Storer from Westwood also features in our history.
Would love to know why my grandfathers twin, Walter Fawcett died at just 21 years old. Anything greatley appreciated. Thankyou, Christine.
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Kedleston Hall
- Kedleston
My Great Grandfather Douglas Jackson Smith was butler at Kedleston Hall for 40 years until early in the 20th century.
My grandfather Ashton Douglas Jackson Smith was born here but lived most of his life in Wetherby West Yorkshire. If you have any information about life in Kedleston Hall or about the Smith family I would be delighted to hear from you
regards Margaret
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Bird Family - Kilburn
My grandfather James Bird was born 1869 in Denby. He had a sister Ann (died 4 days). other brothers were Michael born Kilburn 1872 and Thomas born 1874. their parents were John (Patrick) Bird and Catherine nee Feeney. The parents were originally from Ireland. Another village or parish mentioned on the birth certificates was Bullsmooor. any additional info would be appreciated.
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Musson - Kilburn
Looking for family of Frederick walter Musson. Born about1881 Kilburn. Mother Elizabeth Musson later Elizabeth Taylor.
Frederick Musson emigrated to New Zealand early 1900s.
would love to hear from any relations.
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Batty - Late 1700s - Early 1900s - Killamarsh
Searching for anyone connected with the Batty family from Killamarsh. Particularly interested in the marriages and families of the following:
Joseph George Batty & Mary Elizabeth Turner (from Wales, York) m. abt 1867; John Batty & Elizabeth Green m. 1842; John Batty & Sarah Hay (could be Kay or Key) m. 1795; Joseph Batty & Hannah Wright m. 1776.
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Caudwell
- Killamarsh
Jonh Henry CAUDWELL, born Killamarsh 1868 - married Hannah Alsop LAND on the 8th of March 1893 at Killamarsh. Children were Elizabeth LAND (born 1892), Ellen CAUDWELL, Myrtle CAUDWELL, Kenneth CAUDWELL and Horace and Herbert CAUDWELL
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Milner
- Killamarsh
George MILNER was landlord of the Steelmelters Arms at Killamarsh from 1895 to 1903ish. His son John William MILNER was born at Mosborough in 1862 and married Ellen ELLOR in August of 1885. They had several children, one of which was Frank Victor MILNER born 1890. Frank Victor married Elizabeth LAND in December of 1917. Victor and Elizabeth MILNER are my grreat-grandparents
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Clinton - Killamarsh
Information wanted on the Clinton family who resided in Sheffied Rd, Killamarsh in 1912
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MALLINDER family history
- Killamarsh
I Hold a 4000+ MALLINDER database. 40+ correspondents world wide use or contribute data to this resource. Please get in touch and help us to improve the quality of the data held. My Mother was a MALLINDER
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EMSEN - Killamarsh
John EMSON, the son of James and Sarah b. South Anston 1837 moved to Killamarsh with his wife Ann SARGESON from South Anston. Their son Albert and other children were christened EMSEN. Albert married Fanny HOWE, and their oldest daughter Violet was born in 1903.
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Jacksons of Killamarsh - Killamarsh
Hi Anyone related to the following:
James Jackson
(b) c. 1869
Anna M Jackson
(b) c. 1871
Thomas Jackson
(b) c. 1875
George Jackson
(b) c. 1866
Bertha Jackson
(b) c. 1880
Beatrice Jackson
(b) c. 1882
Annie Jackson
(b) c. 1884
Arnold Jackson
(b)1887 (d) 1891
Walter Jackson
(b) c. 1990
ALL BORN IN KILLAMARSH PARENTS JAMES JACKSON & HANNAH SILLS
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Lacey- Hatton - Killamarsh
Looking for information and family history on this family. My mother was Nora Lacey Hatton b. 1916. Parents were Ernest Lacey-Hatton and Elizabeth Cartledge. I have researched this family to the late 1600's.
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Royston Family! - Killamarsh
I'm looking for the birth of Mark Royston who married Anne Spencer in 1838 in York.He was born in Killamarsh [early 1800's]as was Jane his daughter[abt. 1847].Does anyone have any information at all about this family please.Thanks a lot,Jean.
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Preston Albert - Killamarsh
Anyone remember Albert Preston 1922-1952 Norwood Colliery under manager. Resided at Gannow House,High Moor? Any photo's of Gannow House appreciated.
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