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Taylor Family West Handley
- West Handley
Can anyone help,I have got back to a Thomas Taylor About 1730,who married an Isabell ?, They had 7 children,Elizebeth 1748,William 1750,Thomas abt1752,Peter 1755,Pricilla 1757,Ruth 1759,and John 1761,all born in west Handley.Thomas Taylor abt 1752, Is my direct family line,He married Sarah Booker b1752 from Dronfield,on 15 Aug 1777 at Staveley,They had 3 children,William 1784, William 1791 ,James 1793,I am presuming the first William died. James Taylor is my direct line,B ,Can anyone help with any links, Frank, Australia.
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HOLMES
- Weston-on-Trent
I am looking for the holmes family who lived in weston on trent at the time of my gt grandmothers (rebekah holmes)or (rebecca) birth c1850...any info would be appreciated
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jennings Family 1771 -
- Weston-on-Trent
I am researching Jennings family form Weston upon Trent and Wednesbury. Joseph Jennings born 1771 died March 1845 Weston upon Trent. Married: Mary ? Eight Children all born Weston upon Trent. Their 5th Child was my Great Great Grandfather Thomas Jennings born 12 September 1810
died 02 October 1867 Wednesbury. Married around 1830 -32 place and wife unknown Two sons: #1 unknown #2 Alfred Jennings born 15 October 1835 place unknown, died 07 September 1924 Fort Payne, Dekalb, Alabama, USA.
Alfred was living with grandparents in 1841 Weston census, unable to find him in 1851. He immigrated to the USA 1857. Family members say his mother died around 1837. I found a death record (West Bromwich) for Caroline Jennings however I cannot find any information to link her with Thomas or Alfred. In March 1842 Thomas married Sarah Gadd In Wem&C. they are listed 1851 & 1861 Census living at 33 Darlington Street, Wednesbury. They had four sons all born in Wednesbury. Thomas 1846, Joseph 1849 - 1858, Samuel 1852, Joseph 1858. If anyone is searching the Jennings Family or has information on this family I would greatly appreciate your help. Thanks, Sarah
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Mary Plant landlady Cliff and Ferryboat Inn
- Weston-on-Trent
Mary Plant nee Fisher was landlady of the Cliff and Ferry Boat tavern down by the canal at Weston on Trent. the building is still there. she was born at Swalkstone. Her mother was a Garner from Osmanston. Mary was my 3xgreat grandmother. Any connections with Fishers or Garners ?Elizabeth plant (Mary's daughter) married John Tatam at melbourne they had children born at Staunton Harold and Etwall where John Tatam was a gardener.
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Bailey
- Whaley Bridge
Hannah Bailey, daughter of Joseph Bayley and Betty Faulkner, born 1803 at Whaley Bridge. Siblings: Elizabeth, Joseph, Peter, John, Sarah, Samuel, George. Hannah married Joseph Heathcote and emigrated to America in 1843. Looking for families of Joseph Bayley and Betty Faulkner.
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Jodrell
- Whaley Bridge
Interested in corresponding with anyone researching the Jodrell's from Whaley Bridge and Macclesfield Forest. Also interested in information on Mary Shrigley b.abt 1710, Jane Birchenall, Martha Mathers b.abt 1845, Nancy Kemp (m. James Jodrell), Elizabeth Ann Wood b.25 March 1874
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Whittington, Royston Yorkshire
- Whittington Moor
Looking for any information on birth of Phillip COOPER born at Whittington around 1895. Went to live with his step granfather in James Henry Thomas in Royston (1901 census). Parents beleived to be Robert and Mary COOPER (died before 1901). Sister Kezia born 1891. There is a Mary at same address on 1901 but beleive this may be Keziah.
Any help appreciated
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SMITH
- Whittington Moor
I am researching my family in the Northamptonshire area and my initial findings have identified that a Charles H Smith (Great Grandfather, born 1864 moved to Thrapston c1881, Northamptonshire as a farm hand and married a Rose Smith and had two children: Constance R Smith and Reginald H Smith. Any help to identifying Charles parents and siblings would be appreciated.
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Briggs Family
- Whittington Moor
Looking for my GF George William, born abt 1887, married Mary Clark 1915, had a brother Claude and a sister Babara who was married twice, Cropper then Freeman, she had two children Amos Cropper and James Walter Freeman,my GF remarried in 1944 to Ivy Wilson they owned a couple of cafes in Nottingham where he died in 1955 any help appreciated
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Treece
- Whittington Moor
Can anybody tell me anything about the family of William and Mary Hannah Treece who I believe lived in Whittington in the 1890s. Mary Hannah died there in 1896 but I cannot find a death of William Treece.
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davies
- Whittington Moor
my grandfather william henry davies was born 1876 whittington moor he married eva childs in middlesbrough 1898 had 5 boys that i know of william , harold ,ernest, ronald ,and charles , 2 girls eva and jessie any one out there helpme with any other info
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LEVICK
- Whitwell
Can anyone tell me about Samuel LEVICK's two wives. I believe he was married to an Ann Leggatt around 1830, and had three sons. One of them may have also been called Samuel. Who were the other two? and what happened to them when their Mother died.Did she die? Samuel married again in 1838 to Mary Simpson of Stockwell. They had three daughters - possibly Mary, Ann and Caroline. Caroline married Enoch Blower and had four? daughters.
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ANN LEGATT
- Whitwell
Can anyone help me trace information on Ann Leggatt of Whitwell? She married Samuel Levick,on 29/10/1827 but sadly seems to have died after having three sons to him. He married again. One of her sons may have also been called Samuel Levick, Christened on 19th June 1831. Who were his brothers? What happened to them after their Mother died. I have found no records of her death, but Samuel Levick remarried on 31st May 1838. Who raised them?
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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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Unwin / Whyles family
- Whitwell
my family have lived in Whitwell and Creswell for generations I would be gratefull for any one who has 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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grundy nook
- Whitwell
Does anyone have any info on Grundy Nook at the families that lived there in Whitwell?
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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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Jervis Parkin
- Whitwell
Would love to hear from anyone also researching the above individual as I believe he may be connected to the Parkins I am researching but just need a few more clues first. The spelling of his christian name could also be Jarvis or Garvis and he also might have a connection with Norton in Derbyshire and not just Whitwell.
Thanks
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Streets Family of Whitwell
- Whitwell
I am looking for any information on the Streets family of Whitwell. Thomas and Hannah both born 1860 and their children. Any information would be helpful to my search. Thank you.
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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 (George Anthony)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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Tracing Gaskin's in Willington
- Willington
I am trying to trace John Gaskin born 20/10/1844 in Willington, Derby. He married Sarah Hulland in Brailsford. His father was William Gaskin.
Can anybody help?
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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 Zillah 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. She had a daughter Zillah in 1884 & remarried to Thomas Clinton in Birmingham. I am willing to share info.
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Piper/Pipes Family
- Willington
My husbands ancester was Jane Maddock,daughter of Zillah Maddock. Jane was lodging with a Robert & Hannah Piper/Pipes in Willington Derbyshire 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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Felthouse / Chawner
- Willington
Am looking for information about Samuel Felthouse, born c 1805 in Willington. Samuel married Sarah Chawner on 31 July 1827 in Willington but by 1841 they were living in New Street, Burton on Trent. Any information on Samuel or Sarah (born c 1805) would be very much appreciated. Sue
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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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