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Derbyshire UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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Fearn family, Brassington - Brassington
I am looking for Lydia Mary Fearn, born in 1882 in Brassington, father Benjamin Fearn, mother possibly Elizabeth. Any help appreciated, Sandra.

Flint Family - Brassington
Am seeking information on the family of Anthony Flint who married Elizabeth? and moved with his family to Biggin, Derbys. in 1781. Any ties with any other FLints? Deborah

Roome - Breadsall
I am researching the ROOME family of Breadsall, Derbyshire

Smeeton/smeaton - Breadsall
Looking for fellow SMEETON/SMEATON's who resided in Breadsall 1700-1800's.

Chapman - Breadsall
Edward CHAPMAN. Married in All Saints, Derby. 4th Feb.1839.

Galley/smeeton - Breadsall
Marriage between Benjamin GALLEY and Hannah SMEETON, in St.Alkmund, Derby. 1800's Are they hiding in your branches????

Smith - Breadsall
Charles SMITH married Matilda SMEETON, Breadsall, Derby. 1873. James SMITH. Baptised 1875. Breadsdall, Derby.

Moore, Isaac. 1746-1833 - Breadsall
Looking for Isaac's parents, he was born in Breadsall in 1746 and married Sarah Bailey in 1771.

Thomas Dolman - Breadsall
I am looking for a Thomas Dolman I believe was born in Breadsall. Thomas was born c1700 any info on him would be gratefully received.

Roome - Breadsall
Iam researching the Roome family. My great grandfather was Samuel Roome,born in 1840 in Breadsall and married to Fanny. On the 1881 census the children were listed as Sarah A, William H, John, Ann E, Samuel T, Robert, and Hannah. Hannah was my grandmother and married Henry Wainman in 1893. Any informationon this family would be greatfully received.

DOWLMANs (DOLEMAN) of BREADSALL - Breadsall
Am researching DOWLMAN family in BREADSALL. Have data from early 1700s to late 1700s with last one being a MARY DOWLMAN marrying a MARTIN STRETTON 18/8/1782, Breadsall. Any one else travelling same route?

GOLLIN BREADSALL - Breadsall
Am researching GOLLIN fam in BREADSALL. I have data from early part of 1700s ending up at MARY GOLLIN (bapt 8/11/1719, Breadsall)who married RICHARD DOWLMAN on 9/7/1738, Breadsall. Anyone else on similar journey?

MOORLIN of Breadsall - Breadsall
Am stuck on MARGE/MARJORY MOORLIN b. abt 1673 in BREADSALL. She married JOSEPH DOWLMAN on 8/5/1703 in Breadsall.She was buried 17/5/1739 in Breadsall Can anyone help?

Breaston 1950s - Breaston
I have several photographs of group activities relating to employees and their fmailies of W H Paul, Longmoor Lane, Breaston in the 1950s, e.g. children's parties, amateur theatricals, archery club, celebrations. Also another photo, showing the line up of a dance concert which would have taken place early 50s, by the dance class that met in the upper room of The Chequers. Also a few photos of school outings. Lots of faces, most of whom I can't remember now. Anybody interested, please contact me.

stevensons in breaston - Breaston
Does anybody have a Sarah Stevenson b.1796 at Breaston Derby in their family history?She married Joseph Winfield at Risley in 1820,She is my g.g.Grandmother.any info would be much appreciated

Bennett Bretby - Bretby
Searching for Bennett connections from Bretby and Burton on trent.

Johnson Family - Brimington
My great grandfather, William JOHNSON, was born 22 April 1849 in Brimington, son of William JOHNSON and Fanny. Their other children included Eliza (1845-1852), Mary Ann and Elizabeth (both 1851). Does anyone know of this family? Thanks.

Sharman family - Brimington
I am researching my Sharman ancestors and have got back as far as Benjamin Sharman, father of Joseph Sharman b. 1841 in Brimington. I am struggling to find any info on Benjamin other than the fact he was married to Elizabeth. Any help gratefully received.

Bagshaw - Brimington
I am seeking information about the Bagshaw family from Brimington. My grandparents were Emsley and Ivy Bagshaw. Any info would be very gratefully received

Charles Edwards b. c.1840 North Wingfield - Brimington
Searching for connections of Charles Edwards born North Wingfield c. 1840 who I believe married Ann Bradshaw 1880's whilst living at Brimington.

Charlton/Butcher families - Brimington Common
In 1871 Lizzie Butcher nee Parker was living in Brimington Common with her son,George, and sister Ann and brother-in-law Thomas Charlton. Lizzie's husband, Herbert, was at this time living and working in Mansfield.

Sharman family - Bubnell
I am researching the Sharman family who were agricultural labourers in Bubnell and Calver. Thomas Sharman was born in Bubnell about 1800. His son John was born in Bubnell about 1825. John's son George was born in Calver in 1851. He later moved to Stockport.

Richard Brindley/elizabeth Hibbert - Burbage
Richard Brindley married Elizabeth Hibbert on 31 Dec 1860 at Heaton Norris, Stockport. Their children were George born 1861 at Burbage, William 1865, Mary Hibbert 1866 and John Hibbert 1877. Mary married Walter J. Hadfield (son of Francis) and they had Maud born 1885 and Francis 1888. This family lived at Burbage, near Buxton, Derybshire.

Duke Street, Burbage - Burbage
There was a shop on Duke Street,Burbage which in Bulmer's History and Directory of Derbyshire 1895 was run by one T.B.Wilde. This is where my grand mother worked as a girl about 1907. I was hoping that some old photos might still exist of that area of Burbage. As well anything at all about the Buxton College where in 1924 another Mr W.T.Wilde who was the son of the shop keeper was a Master at the Buxton College and Secretary/Treasurer of "The Buxtonian" which was the school's magazine.

lettice scragg - Burbage
i am looking for relatives of lettice scragg. born1839 died age 44 in 1883. married john mellor. had daughters one called fanny one sally do not know the others, perhaps norah. they resided at lime cottages in burbage. john was a collier and died age 76. he was my great grandad.

house whereabouts - Burbage
i am trying to trace (lime cottages )in burbabe. wondering if anybody knows there whereabouts now, or where they used to be

Wheeldon family - Burbage
Hi, I'm looking for anyone with a connection to the following family- Thomas Wheeldon 1826 Burbage, Derbyshire, England Head Labourer Hartington Upper Quarter Derbyshire Emma Wheeldon 1834 Handley, Staffordshire, England Wife Hartington Upper Quarter Derbyshire Jane Harriet 1870 Burbage, Derbyshire, England Daughter Hartington Upper Quarter Derbyshire Elizabeth Wheeldon 1867 Burbage, Derbyshire, England Daughter Hartington Upper Quarter Derbyshire Jacob Wheeldon 1860 Burbage, Derbyshire, England Son Hartington Upper Quarter Derbyshire Job Wheeldon 1858 Burbage, Derbyshire, England Son Labourer Hartington Upper Quarter Derbyshire Thomas Wheeldon 1863 Burbage, Derbyshire, England Son Hartington Upper Quarter Derbyshire William Wheeldon 1865 Burbage, Derbyshire, England Son Hartington Upper Quarter Derbyshire If there are any fellow researchesr out there pls contact me as I'm very happy to share the info that I have. Many thanks Fiona

Salt family of Burnaston - Burnaston
I am trying to contact any members of the Salt family who were brought up in the village of Burnaston, Derbyshire or whose ancestors were born there.

B.w. Bentley, Photographer - Buxton
B.W. Bentley was working as a photographer in Buxton, during the second half of the 19th century and I hold a trade card of his, advertising his studio. Copy available.

Drinking The Waters 1582 - Buxton
From Calendar of Cecil Papers Vol 2 BUXTON WATER 512 1582 7th Aug Earl of Sussex to Ld Burghley Found the well so cold,by reason of the ill weather,as he could not but very seldom have useof it.The water he has drunk liberally;beginning with 3 pints,and so increasing daily a pint till he comes to 8 pints,and thence descending daily a pint until he shall again return to 3 pints,which will be on Thursdaynext.Means to return after he shall make an end of his drinking. Buxstens - Buxton 1 page See Lodge Vol 2 pp 231-232 in extenso

Re Libraries And Newsrooms - Buxton
From Cassells Gazetteer c1896 Buxton Derby : 1891 Population : 7,540 to - Has Free Library,also excellent libraries and newsrooms.

Wright - Buxton
Info please on George Ernest Wright. Retired Manchester City Police Officer. Family residing Buxton early 70's was possibly his wife in her 80's. Email me with any and all info am at a brick wall

Expat Of Buxton - Buxton
Dorothy Bonfield (nee Mycock) Would appreciate contact from anyone with info. names I am researching

William Gregory poss bn 1797 - Buxton
Searching for information about William and Martha Gregory. Wm known to be a postboy in 1821, then possibly living in Burbage in 1840s.

Shepards of Buxton - Buxton
Researching details of Shepard's with links back to London pre-war. Also related to the English family of Nottingham.

Ward family Buxton - Buxton
I would be interested in exchanging information on my 2 x Gtgrandfather James Ward and family of Buxton, the family moved to Manchester c1881. June

Samuel Fidler - Buxton
Looking for information on Samuel Fidler Livery Stable Keeper of Buxton. Married Sarah Fidler 1830`s

John William Booth - Buxton
I am looking for any information on John Willaim Booth born 1883 in Buxton. He emigrated to Calgery, Canada. Not sure when but as far as I know he died a batchelor there.Would appreciate any information on him. His parents were, Frederick William Booth & Annie Hall, there were 10 children in the family. Thank you for reading this, and any information would be much appreciated

Cranshaw/rosbottom - Buxton
Hi can anyone help me trace a nathaniel cranshaw who was born 1881 and married annie pickford.They come from the buxton area,the had 5 children one called nathaniel born 1920.

Buxton Grove Hotel - Buxton
Does anyone have info about the Grove Hotel Buxton before the Great War. Do you know anyone who worked there.My grandmother Gladys Wood was working there in 1912/13.Any help appreciated.

Oram - Buxton
Looking for any Orams at Buxton or Chapel en le Frith. John Oram and his family lived in both these places from 1870 until the 1960s. Am researching a link to this family and would be glad of any help

Who were Elizabeth Dawson's parents? - Buxton
Elizabeth Dawson married William Bullock 9 Nov 1826 at Buxton. One child James was born there. They then moved to Longnor where two children John and Ellen were born. James was buried in Longnor 26 Apr 1827.

frank bernard green - Buxton
born 1914 in longnor,married irene hallett in 1941 .son stuart of that marrage wishes to contact green family.for information on above.

Kate Ann Burton/Joseph w Burton - Buxton
Looking for information about Kate Ann(nee Tunnicliff)and Joseph W Burton they got married in Buxton on the 31/10/1919.Joseph was a shorthand typist and Kate Ann was a domestic Servant living at Wellwood lodge Corber wood Buxton has any body got a photo of this house?

Hibbert - Buxton
I am looking for any information regarding the Hibbert family, some of them lived at Long Hill Farm, Buxton, Black Hole House, Chapel en le Frith and also Nithin End,Fairfield,Buxton. I would appreciate anyone with an interest in the Hibbert family to please contact me. Thank you

Lavinia Eyre, John Tunnicliff - Buxton
We are trying to find information about Lavinia Eyre who married John Tunnicliff on 25/12/1876 at St. Johns church in Buxton.They had three children, Jessie born 1877, John Russel born 1879, Alice Ann born 1886. They lived at 16 Market Street Buxton and also on Bath Road, Known then as Bath Street. John was born at Hollingsclough near Longnor and was a coach builder and cab driver.

Looking for John Noel of Buxton - Buxton
Born abt 1796. Moved to Shoreditch London & married Susanna. He was probablt a gold or silversmith of French Hugueonot origin.

Wilde - Buxton
Any relatives of John James Wilde formerly of Wormhill, later of Bradbourne near Ashbourne? I would be interested to hear. Sarah

PYLE OF BUXTON - Buxton
Looking for anyone connected to the PYLE family of Buxton and Chapel en le Frith. TOM PYLE married LOVEDAY ANN RENDLE 1871. He was born in Lincoln. She was grand-daughter of HENRY RENDLE, born North Molton Devon but lived all his life in Ilfracombe. I have never been able to connected with this PYLE family.

ralph sampson buxton - Buxton
hello I am interested in any information on Ralph sampson born 1844 stayleybridge. Station master at buxton in 1900. Wife Martha Shaw


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