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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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NORMAN family - Whitwell
John NORMAN, the son of William and Ann Coup, was a wheelwright who married Mary GREGORY. Both were born in the late 1700's. Their son William NORMAN was born in Ranskill c. 1813, but the family returned to Whitwell probably about 1820.
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Unwin Whyles
- Whitwell
I was born in Whitwell in 1944 my name Stan Unwin my family have lived in Whitwell for a generations my mother was Doris Unwin (nee Whyles) my Father Samuel Unwin My grandfather Joseph Whyles grand mother Rebecca Whyles, My grandfather was also William Unwin, I would be Grateful to anyone Who has any info on my family.
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BARTHOLOMEW - Whitwell
Looking for Williams parents....
1. William BARTHOLOMEW was born 1790c , Killamarsh, Derbyshire , England. He married Hannah DURHAM on 7th Apr 1817 at St. Peter, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Children were;
2i. William 1820c christened 18th Jan 1 820
ii Elizabeth 1822c 20th Jan 1822
iii Thomas 1823c 2nd Nov 1823
iv George 1825c 10th April 1825
v Edward 1826c 10th Sep 1826
2i. William BARTHOLOMEW was born 1820c Killamarsh Derbyshire and married Mary GLOSSOP on 1st July 1850 at Whitwell Parish Church Derbyshire.
Children were;
i Sarah 17th November 1850 Whitwell
3ii Francis 31st October 1852 Whitwell
iii Thomas 7th September 1856 Elmton
iv William 4th April 1858 Elmton
v Robert 4th March 1860 Elmton
vi Edward 13th October 1861 Elmton
vii John Thomas 1871/72 Creswell
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Gee Family of firbeck - Whitwell
I am looking for information on the Gee family of firbeck and Whitwell anyone with information on this family please contact me.
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JOE HENRY COWLISHAW - Whitwell
JOE HENRY COWLISHAW born 07.12.1830, parents JOHN COWLISHAW AND MARY COWLISHAW (NEE MAPPIN)married 1828 Sheffield. JOE HENRY COWLISHAW had a connection with Whitwell somewhere between the period approx. 1840 - 1850 aged 10 - 20, therefore could have been a scholar. Does anyone know anything
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Bradshaw
- Whitwell
Seeking information on Thomas and Mary Bradshaw of Hall Leys, Whitwell and their descendants. Thomas was at Whitwell from about 1635 until his death in 1660.
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Michael E. Higgins
- Whitwell
I would be grateful for any information concerning Michael E. Higgins who was killed on 7th October 1961, South of France. I belive he was killed in a Air Crash, I would be very interested in any information concerning the Crash Investigation
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Ponsonby / barker - Whitwell
WILLIAM PONSONBY MARRIED BRIDGET BARKER on 1/9/1771 BY LICENCE she was born on 11/8/1748 daughter of ROBERT and ELIZABETH BARKER of WHITWELL DERBYSHIRE she was buried burnby east yorkshire in 1823 aged 75 WILLIAM PONSONBY was curate at whitwell from jan/1766 untill 1771 when he became rector of burnby east yorkshire untill his death july/1814 aged 72 he's buried next to the alter in the burnby church their children were nancy1772, elizabeth1773, emilia1775, john1777, mary1779, bridget1782, william1784, harriet1789, charlotte1792 would like information on william's parents
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GUIRDHAM/GUARDHAM
- Whitwell
Any information on families with the above surname in Whitwell would be very welcome by a 90 year old descendant.
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Sir Thomas Abney - Willesley
From the Century Cyclopedia of Names 1895
Sir Thomas Abney was born at Willesley in January 1640, and died at Theobalds, Herts. 6th Feb. 1722. A London merchant, originally a fishmonger, he was sheriff of London and Middlesex 1693-4 and one of the original directors of the Bank of England, and Lord Mayor of London 1700-01
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Ancestor search - Willesley
Looking for parents of gt.x3 grandfather and also any siblings, addresses etc. also of his wife Mary Hanson. c.1830 +/- 20 years. Came from Ripley area.
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Carrington
- Williamthorpe
Seeking information about George CARRINGTON and his son John CARRINGTON of Woodside Farm. John married Martha SHEPPARD at the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel on Salter Gate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, in December 1902.
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The Gaskin Family - Willington
There were Gaskins in Willington, Derbys. from the later part of the 18th century. Many of the men of the family were builders and bricklayers, right through the 19th century. Some may have worked on Repton School just a few miles down the road.The family grew in numbers throughout the 19th century and was connected with many other local families, including Bodin, Southernwood, Bull, Marshall, Crossley.
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Gaskin Clan - Willington
Many of the Gaskin clan descend from John Gaskin, born 27.6.1772, and his wife Mary, nee Bodin. They had at least 8 children, most of whom went on to have families of their own. There were at least 6 Gaskin families in Willington in 1871, the parish registers are full of them. There was also a lesser line of descent from Robert & Frances Gaskin, who may have been an older realative of John.
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Thomas Tomlinson 1900 - 1910
- Willington
I'm researching my family tree and I'm looking for information about the man who I believe was my grandfather, Thomas Tomlinson (b. c1855 Bradley, Derbyshire), who farmed in Willington, Derbyshire around 1900. I believe he occupied Dale Farm, Findern Road (now Lane) between 1900 and 1910. Any information would be much appreciated.
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Haynes family - Willington
Our gggrandfather John Haynes is listed in census as born around 1796 Willington Derbys. He moved around as a gardener, marrying Hannah Stonehouse in Stretton en le Field, & having children in Bretby & Kirkby Mallory before living in Derby. Anyone know this family? His father is possibly Joseph Haynes. Thanks
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Jane Maddox/Maddock/Maddocks
- Willington
Jane was born in Repton about 1858, Daughter of Zilla Maddock. Aged 2 she is lodging with a Robert & Hannah Piper/Pipes in Willington. Jane married Charles Haynes in Willington in 1877. They moved to Castle Bromwich. After Charles death in 1882 Jane moved to Birmingham.I am willing to share info.
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Piper/Pipes Family
- Willington
My ancester was Jane Maddook,daughter of Zilla Maddock. Jane was lodging with a Robert & Hannah Piper/Pipes in 1861, she was 2. At her marriage to Charles Haynes in 1877 a Herbert Piper & Elizabeth Piper are Witnesses. I am willing to share info.
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Swift of Wingerworth
- Wingerworth
William Swift born abt 1766 in Wingerworth. Married Hannah nee Mellor. These were my gt gt gt gt gt grandparents.Any information regarding William's parents William and Mary would be appreciated.
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Property Records
- Winshill
Family oral history claims that at the turn of the twentieth century, Alice Slater nee Callant inherited eight properties from her mother Jane Smith/Callant in the Winshill District. Would like to determine if this claim is correct.
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Hicklin/harvey
- Winshill
Robert Harvey born I believe Newhall circa.1869 married Louisa Hicklin 1901. Louisa was a Johnson before her Hicklin marriage. Robert ran away with Louisa's daughter Clara Hicklin b.1883ish. Anyone with any interest please contact me. I would love to know what happened to Robert and Clara.
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trying to find - Winshill
b enjamin haywood born 1844 appleby magna leices my fathers mother was elizabeth haywood born 1882 winshill married alfred brown they moved to hatfield herefordshire where my father fredrick was born in 1908 elizabeth died in 1908 and my father was brought up by harriet haywood his mothers sister at blackfordby i hope some one can give me information on the family
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LONGDEN
- Winster
looking for any info on the Longdens from Winster Derbyshire, I have a William Longden dob 1814. The 1861 census shows occupation as a shoe maker living in Manchester married Sarah from Chesterfield date unknown. he is my 3 x gt grandfather.his son william dob 1842 Manchester, his son James Ed dob 1874 Manchester, his son Albert V dob 1894 Manchester, his daughter Elsie dob 1932 Alkrington, Middleton, Manchester, her son, me! Malcolm Waters dob 1958.
Any help much appreciated.
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Hurd & Portland Grang - Wirksworth
Looking for information on William Daniel & Robert Daniel Hurd of Portland Grange. I've found some information under Wirksworth but not sure if it was here or Matlock! Any information will be of help.
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ALLEN NEAL - Wirksworth
Looking for details of LYDIA NEAL b 1832 in Heage. She married JOSEPH ALLEN, b 1830 Wirksworth, in 1848 in the reg district of Belper. They moved to Yorkshire in about 1865 and had at least 7 children.
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Looking for Samuel Sims - Wirksworth
I'm looking for information on Samuel Sims, born in Derbyshire, England on Aug 7, 1821, He married a Mary Jane Elgal in New York, USA in 1848. Mary Jane Elgal was born in Birmingham, England Oct. 15, 1827.
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BROOKS of Middleton by Wirksworth - Wirksworth
I am interested in finding out more about the Brooks family of Middleton by Wirksworth. My direct line ancestors were Leadminers - and date back to the 1500's. Other connections include, Hallam, Doxey, Moor, Limn, Pearson, Thorpe, plus others
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gould - Wirksworth
I have researched the surnames of gould/higton/else going back to the 1400`s i have photos ,certs,wills etc if i can be of help then get in touch
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John Bradley marries Ruth Frost
- Wirksworth
I have a JOHN BRADLEY born 1747 marrying a RUTH FROST 26th September 1768 at Wirksworth, their son GEORGE born abt 1770 Matlock, married a MARY BUXTON 14th May 1804 at St Giles Matlock, their son JOHN born 1804 married a RACHEAL BRUNT 22nd February 1838 at Duffield. One of their sons JAMES born 1847 married a ELIZABETH REBEKAH FROST PRINCE 3rd October 1869 at Belper.
Would their be anyone researching any of these names? Ellen
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Thomas Swindell - Catherine Taylor - Wirksworth Moor
I am looking for information about Thomas Swindell (Silk Weaver) and his wife Catherine Taylor. They are the parents of Hannah Swiindell who was born in 1843 but I have no further information aboout them.They may have lived in Crich at sometime.
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Help offered - Woodville
I live in Woodville, and for my sins have been collecting information on the residents at the end of the last century, including memorial stone inscriptions. I am particularly interested in Pottery families (as a past owner of my house owned the Reliance Pottery), so if you are interested in Nadin, Parker, Thompson, etc, (and other families) I may already have relevent info in my little black book, which I will willingly share.
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Woodville - Woodville
I am looking for the Father of Frederick Starkey who was born in Atherstone in 1846 but who later lived in Woodville.
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Stewart's from Woodville - Woodville
I am looking for any information on the names Stewart and Illsley from the Woodville area. I have managed to go back as far as 1839 on the Stewart's and 1755 on the Illsley's most of them working in the pottery.
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Insley / Alton - Woodville
My grandmother
Emily Insley bn 1880 Woodville died 1953 the daughter of James Insley a Pipe Setter
married 6th August 1902 to my grandfather
Richard Alton bn 1880 Unstone Derbyshire d.1940
coal miner.
any info on the Insley family would be most appreciated.
John
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Haywood - brown
- Woodville
Has any one any information on Elizabeth Haywood who Married Alfred Brown at St Stephens church Woodville in dec 1907
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