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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

family - Old Whittington
Any information please on SIDDALL pre 1800

Siddall/Syddall - Old Whittington
I have genealogy for this family from about 1680 to mid 1850's. It doesn't shed any light on the James who married into the Hadfield clan however, but does show the first one to move to Mosborough and those who went to Norton and (some) from Dronfield.

Vickers. - Old Whittington
Researching Vickers at Whittington. William Isaac born 1864 and Henry born 1868 both said to have emigrated to America in the 1880s sons of Samuel and Hannah(Booker)

Webster - Old Whittington
Does anyone have any information on the Websters living in and around this area during the 1700's and 1800's. Some of them then moved to Brotherton in Yorkshire.

David R Lewis - Old Whittington
Does anyone have any info. about David R Lewis, born Cwmbran 1871. He is my g grandmother's brother. David moved to Prospect Road, Old Whittington in the 1880's along with his mother, stepfather and various siblings. I have been able to trace all the siblings up to 1901 census but David is proving elusive. Have checked bmd's but can't find any marriage/death records for him. The only record that I can find for him, after leaving Wales is 1891 census when he was still living with his family. Maybe he emigrated? If so, where did he go?

Beswick's of Whittington - Old Whittington
In my tree I have Rebecca Beswick born 1864 in Whittington, Derbys. I cannot see her on the census, but in 1884 she married George Johnson (son of John and Ann both born 1839 in Heage)and had 10 children that I know of. George was born in Heage, but in Whittington with his parents in 1871 and 1881. I'd be interested in anyone with George or Rebecca in their ancestry.

Trivett's In Osmaston - Osmaston
Looking for details of the children of William Trivett & Sarah Elizabeth Jones, residing in Osmaston from around 1882 to 1901 or later. Particularly interested in, Ealanor, Annie, Ruth, Joyce and half brother James Price. Any other details.

LOST ANCESTORS - Osmaston
Do you know of these families: Tabberer, Fisher or Pymm who lived in Osmaston and immigrated to the US in 1857. I'm looking for the graves of Sarah Fisher Tabberer or Henry Millward Tabberer of Osmaston, Derbyshire, England. John Pymm took his wife,Sarah Tabberer Pymm and their children to Utah, USA on the Ship George Washington in 1857. They are my G Grandparents. Please help!

Hancock - Osmaston - Osmaston
Looking for the decendants of Joshua George Hancock (aka George Hancock) blacksmith, born 1844 in Wilts, and wife Harriet (nee Drewett) born 1845 in Wilts. Living at 1901 census in Rugby St, Osmaston, Derby. Known children Albert born 1866, Alice born 1871 ( May have married in Hinds family), Fredrick born 1876, Francis born 1879, Edith born 1884, Oliver born 1886 and William born 1889.

Jane Freer - Osmaston
Jane Freer (Frear) b. 1769 in Osmaston, Derbys and maried into the Lowe family. Is there anyone out there who might have information on this family - if so, would love to hear from you -thanks.

Hancock - Present day - Osmaston
Seeking present day descendants of William Harold Hancock, born 1888 in Derby (Father Joshua Hancock) and wife Mary Alice (nee Newton) born 1888, place u.k.(Daughter of Leonard Newton) who were married at Osmaston (Derby) on 25.12.1909.

Seeking Hinds and Hancock - Osmaston
Seeking present day descendants of William HINDS born abt. 1867 at Aston Upon Trent, Derbyshire a railway worker, and Alice Eliza (nee Hancock) born abt. Sept 1870 at Hendon, Wilts who married on 1.6.1895 at Osmaston, Derby. Known children (1)William Bertrum Hinds born abt. March 1898 at Osmaston. (2) Wilfred Douglas Hinds born abt. Feb 1901 at Osmaston.

Over Haddon History - Over Haddon
I am researching the village of Over Haddon. I have copies of the 1841-1901 censuses. I have Hearth tax returns. I have lists of surnames from the 1400's.

Jones - Over Haddon
I am researching my Greatx2 Grandfather, John Jones, born in Over Haddon around 1804.

Pass Family - Padfield
Looking for information on the PASS family, William, Ellin, Charles Charlotte, living in Padfield at the time of the 1851 census

Ann Alsop - Parwich
I am searching for Ann Alsop,born c1821, probably near Parwich, Ashbourne. She married James Webster a butcher &/or cattle dealer. He was the son of William Webster, also a butcher/cattle dealer. She worked as a midwife in Parwich for a while.

Emma Ann Twigg - Parwich
My grandma Emma Ann Twigg was born in Parwich, married Thomas Mather and went to live in Kniveton. Her parents were Samuel Twigg and Ellen ?. Samuels father was also Samuel Twigge (with an 'e' this time) his parents were Samuel Twigge senior born in Parwich in 1841 - he married Mary Berrisford of Hartington in 1862. Samuel Snr's parents were Esther Twigge (1811 Parwich) and Ralph Allsop (1811 parwich). Ralphs father was a farmer John Allsop who also lived in Parwich. Esther eventually married an Edward Goodwin in 1858.

Henry Atkin 1797-1844 - Pentrich
Father John Atkin (1765-?) Mother Elizabeth Brown. Born in Pentrich, Derbyshire, died in Little Gonersby in 1844. Married Ann Hulse (4 children - John, Sarah, Elizabeth & Fredick Henry) later married Elizabeth Scoffin (3 children - Jabez, Hannah Catherine, Charles Stephen). Iron moulder by trade

revolution - Pentrich
I am looking for any descendants of.... Weightman, Ludlam, Taylor, Godber Bacon and Onions. Sylvia

Eli Whysall - Pentrich
I am trying to identify the parents of Eli Whysall who was born in 1805, in or near Pentrich, Derbyshire. Any assistance would be most welcome.

Jabez Machin born 1795 Pentrich Derbyshire - Pentrich
Anyone researching the MACHIN name I begin with Jabez born 1795 who marries Mary Briggs born 1795 Codnor, Derbyshire they had 6 children all born Codnor, one of them EDWARD marries Salome Alton & they have 10 children one of them SALOME born 1862 Belper Derbyshire marries George Blackham & they have 6 children. Anyone related to this family please contact me I will happily share all that I have.

pentrich - Pentrich
I am looking for any details of William Redfern (1815 - 1889) who had a family business as a corwainer or bootmaker at 17 Church St. Pentrich. He was married to Alice Beighton and had 6 children - Joseph, Ann Elizabeth, John, Emma, Samuel and Bertha. If the building at 17 Church St. is still there, I would be very grateful for any photos of it.

Ashby's in Pilsley and Morton - Pilsley
I'm researching the Ashby name in Pilsley. Particularly Richard Ashby who married Lydia Johnson, their son Richard (1819) then married Elizabeth Spencer. Any help would be appreciated

Slack - Pilsley
Looking for info on the above.William born 1761, Pilsley, married to Ann Holland. Martin born 1728 died Pilsley 1786. Also interested in Slacks from Claycross, North Wingfield Hope & Sheffield

twelves - Pilsley
any information on Twelves family members alive or not who are related to my grandmother Mary Twelves. She was born in 1899 to Joseph and Ada Twelves and had 8 brothers and sisters. She married eric King.

richards - Pinxton
researching richards family in the early 19th and 18th cent

Thomas Evans - Farmer - Pinxton
Thomas Evans (farmer) was born to Thomas (farmer) and Mary Evans in Pinxton 1799. He married Mary Stenson 22-7-1819 in Pinxton. They died in Pinxton 1873 and 1876. On the birth entries for their numerous children the farm is caleed "Pinkston Farm" or Pinx.Street or Pinx.Town Street. Does anyone have any further information?

stoppard - Pinxton
tracing back a family tree and need help tryin to find some information on kathleen stoppard and john stoppard known as jack who worked as a blacksmith at welbeck colliery

trying to find - Pinxton
james & emily birch lived at talbot st, pinxton in 1900`s, they were born at stafford. james worked at brookhill colliery as a pit hostler. he was mentioned in a coal mine magazine for his long service to the mines, he died around 1958, emily died about 1944. they had 6 children jesse, jim, sid, thomas, elizabeth and emily. if anyone can remember any of these please get in touch. thank you

strawsearch - Pinxton
my great granddad came from pinxton and seemed to own a fair amount of it according to a copy of his will dated 1883 his name being joseph albert straw.he also had 6 or 7 children one being my granddad named albert.i would be greatly interested in hearing from any relatives as we are very thin on the ground in sunny bedfordshire, i,e myself and 2 brothers.

Else - Pinxton
Looking for the parents of Thomas Else, born 1786 in Alfreton Derbyshire. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Lee - Pinxton
Looking for the parents of Francis Lee, born 1787 in Pinxton, Derbyshire. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Beazley Pinxton - Pinxton
Aaron Beazley married Emma Cutts in Mansfield 1892. Aaron was born c1873 in Pinxton. Any information welcome

Ball/White - Pinxton
I am searching for Marriage record of Mary Ann Ball and Edward White, Mary ann was born c1888 and her parents names where John and Ada. Mary Ann and Edward where my grandparents but this is all the info I have from my mother's birth certificate, my mother was born 04.Feb.1919 at Suuton in Ashfield and was the youngest of 7 children. I would appreciate any help in tracing my grandparents marriage

Ann Hill - Pinxton
Any information please on Ann Hill who married William Scothern 8.6.1835. Her father was John Hill and her mather Sarah.

ARTHUR WILLIAMSON - Pinxton
I have an unwanted copy of a birth certificate for ARTHUR WILLIAMSON born 12 October 1903 at West End PLINXTON parents MATTHEW & AGNES (ELLIOTT), if this is your family I will gladly send it to you.

Pinxton 1700 on - Pinxton
I have info' on Pinxton as it relates to the Coupe family of Hill Top Farm dating from 1700's and their descendants to villages beyond. This includes servants BALL, marriages & descendants: ARMITAGE, CALLADINE, CAUDWELL, COLLINS, HARRISON, FAIRWEATHER, FARNSWORTH, HIGGINBOTHAM, LITCHFIELD, LOMAS, LUDHAM, MARRIOTT, PLATTS, SLATER,TAGG, WARREN, WHEELDON, WILSON and more. I am happy to help if I can.

Emily Knowles BOTT - Pinxton
Emily was Born in Pinxton, about 1871. Does anyone know any more about her? Michael

Pinxton In Times Gone By. - Pinxton
Is there anyone with information concerning the Isaac Malbon family.He lived for many years in Pinxton with a woman by the name of Elizabeth Goodacre.Her maiden name was either Mellors or Mallins.He married Elizabeth Goodacre in 1951. Mentioned on the marriage certificate was a James W Shooter. I believe he died in 1954. There was also a Fanny Malbon who married a George Berrisford in 1921.Fanny died in 1957 aged 58. I believe this George Berrisford was a lay preacher. I have noticed looking at the Censuses for Pinxton there are quite a few with the surname Shooter.(Two families living close to one another in Slade Lane. If anyone knows of some of these people or have done research on them please let me know.I would really like to know more about these people. Kind Regards. Daniel.

Slater family - Pinxton
Does anyone have any information re Edward SLATER (b 1801) who married Mary BRADOW (b 1799). Most of their children were born in Pinxton, but at least one child, Catherine, was born in Mansfield. There is possibly another child called Wakefield.

Pleasley Station - Pleasley
My grandfather, William Pugh, was Stationmaster at Pleasley and lived in the station. I visited Pleasley but could find no trace of a station. I believe that there may have been two stations in Pleasley. Does anyone have any info?

Family - Pleasley
Does anyone know who Ann Cheetham was ? She married Abel Rodgers in Pleasley in 1784 and may have had a sister Katherine. Abel and Ann raised a family in Pleasley, but neither IGI nor registers for surrounding parishes have yielded a clue to baptism of either girl. Ann Rodgers was buried in Pleasley in 1816 age 53.

Hewitt - Poolsbrook
Looking for any information on the Hewitt family from Poolsbrook.My great grandmother was Florence Hewitt who married Harold Brindley. Any information would be great

search for hannah smith - Pye Bridge
has anyone any info on Hannah Smith who married Edward Bearder at all?. She came from Pye Bridge and had 4 children with Edward. I believe she then left him and went to live with a James Dawes.She never married James but had further children with him .In 1861 she was with Edward.In all other census records she was living with James who was down as unmarried while Hannah was listed as Housekeeper- Living with . Does anyone have this James in their tree. Children were listed as both Bearder and Dawes Bearder in census records.I am trying to prove that Hannah was my g.g.gran. Mary

DAWES - Pye Bridge
Request any information regarding William Dawes. believe family lived on a farm in Pye Bridge

Renshaw - Renishaw
immediate family born and bred Chapeltown Sheffield Coal mining at least 2 generations. Convinced originally from Renishaw

Hodgson family - Renshaw - Renishaw
Looking for info on Hodgson family. Farming in Hague Lane from 1810. Part family Eliza,Robert, James & jane moved to Sheffield as shown on Census 1851

Jones of Eckington/Renishaw/Barlborough - Renishaw
14 siblings born between 1868 and 1893, mostly at Renishaw, the children of John Walker Jones. I'm looking for any relations to these. Known married names of some of the sisters are Horn, Breeze and probably Sharp.

Gregory and Salmon families - Renishaw
Looking for any possible information on Joel and Elizabeth Gregory listed in Renishaw area or Emmett Carr around 1901 and John Salmon listed in Renishaw (grocer)around 1900 to 1920

Cheatle - Bloor - Repton
Looking for CHEATLES and BLOORS from Repton or thereabouts



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