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Bushell - (York - Yorkshire)
Looking for members of Bushell family who moved from Banbury to York during 19th century, especially Henry Bushell who founded H. Bushell & Son, an agricultural machinery manufacturer.
Family Surnames: Bushell
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Chadwick - (York - Yorkshire)
Thomas Chadwick (b1834-Lancashire) moved to Sunnegate, York from Houghton le Spring, Durham in 1891. Employed as Bricklayer. Married to Mary Ann. Had 2 known children-Pauline and Emma- b 1890's. Looking for decendents.Chadwick
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Strathmore, Dringhouses, York - (York - Yorkshire)
In the 1920's one of the large detached houses on Leeds Road, facing the Knavesmire was called Strathmore. Can anyone tell me what the house is called today and who occupies it? (I imagine it is not a private residence anymore.)
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Tupman - (York - Yorkshire)
Anyone with connections to a Tupman family in this area please contact me to share information.
Family Surnames: Tupman
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JOHN BOWMAN - (York - Yorkshire)
John BOWMAN (Merchant Seaman)Born 1833 York moved to Sunderland married Catherine WILSON Childrens names FREDERICK Born 1867 - ALFRED Born 1872 - JOHN W - Born 1875 & JAMES 1882.
If you know of any decendants or can shed more light please contact, Much appreciated.
Family Surnames: Bowman Wilson
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George Frederick Tucker - (York - Yorkshire)
I am looking to find out more about my G G Grandfather George Frederick Tucker, he was born abbt 1857. He lived in York between 1882, when he married Emma Goodyear and 1890, when he died. He is buried in York cemetry in a public grave with no memorial. His occupation on the birth certificates of his children is musician in 4th West Yorks Militia based at Fulford Barracks. Can anyone help me to find out more or possibly know where I can get hold of army records to try to find his birth place.
Family Surnames: Tucker, Goodyear
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Looking for a Langstaff - (York - Yorkshire)
I am looking for George Langstaff, born 1820, Wakefield. When he got married in 1838, I beleave he went to York. He is on the 1871,81 & 91 Census. I was hoping that someone has the 1861, 51 & 41 Census or other information tracing him in York
Family Surnames: Langstaff
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Britton families York 1840,s - (York - Yorkshire)
Thomas Britton (my greatgrandfather)Born Hewarth 1833/4.Bros William, Butcher,Solomon piana forte manufacturer Fishergate 1860.sister Jane born 1835.Married William Webster of Bickerton.Many other Britton families in business in York City at this time.THOMAS BRITTON my GREAT GRANDFATHER married Jane Foster in 1855.One daughter Isabella (my grandmother)
born York 1856 also a brother Thomas born 1858. Jane Britton their mother died May 1861.buried York cemetery.Thomas( her husband),inherited his uncles grocery business in Spurriergate York 1856,then sold it to Hamilton and Hall of Coney Street1859.He disappeared from the scenes of York after the death of Jane his wife in 1861,but believed to have died soon afterwards.Any descendants of the BRITTON families or FOSTER who have any information or papers in connection with my late Greatgrandfather Thomas Britton (one time grocer,titled Gentleman on the 1861 census )your help will be appreciated.CP
Family Surnames: Britton And Foster.
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Ann Grace Gent - (York - Yorkshire)
Ann Grace Gent was born in 1780 and baptised at St Saviours church York. she married a William Hardcastle of Leeds in 1802. I would love to find details of her parents.
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2 Barker Hill, York - (York - Yorkshire)
I am trying to find out what kind of residence 2 Barker Hill, York was in 1881. There are 40 boys living there between ages 9 and 12 but it is the household of a 70 year old Chelsea Pensioner and his family. All the boys are recorded as scholars but is it a school?
Family Surnames: 2 Barker Hill, York
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Boyes family history - (York - Yorkshire)
Looking for information for James Richard and Sarah Ellen (nee Medd) Boyes. They were married at York Register office in 1908 on 6 June. James was shown to be a groom/domestic and Sarah Ellen a domestic servant. They were living in 17 Skelton Street and 16 Rosslyn Street when they married. James's father is called Robert Harper Boyes and Sarah's Samuel Medd. Any information after 1908 would be great. Sarah was born in Marton in Cleveland near Middlesbrough, and lived in Middlesbrough until 1906/1907.
Family Surnames: Boyes, Medd
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hague - (York - Yorkshire)
looking for any decendants of john hague,born 1865 at andwick? york,finally settled in sheffield,married polly loxley in 1888.
Family Surnames: Hague
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CLARK - (York - Yorkshire)
Looking for family of Raymond and Beryl M. E. Clark whose last address was 17 Bede Ave YO30 6ED York. The couple is believed to have 4 or 5 children.
Family Surnames: Clark
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WARD/KITCHEN - (York - Yorkshire)
Henry WARD bn Tollerton 1857, Marr Ann KITCHEN Bn Myton on Swale 5 Feb 1854 at the Church of St Denis/St George in 1877 Walmgate York. Children Thomas,1876 Alfred 1878, Mary Jane 1880, Henry, Nellie, Joseph, George and Walter all born in York. I have found that the WARDS are connected to the Flower Shop 'WARDS' which is still in York today. Ann KITCHEN is my great aunt she notified the death of her father my gt grandfather William KITCHEN Chr abt 1820 Myton on Swale died 1899,in Clifton Asylum 1899. I would love to find other researchers of this family.
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Wear/Weir family - (York - Yorkshire)
Trying to trace the birth of Mary Wear/Weir in York c1848-1851. She was a Catholic and I know she was married in December 1868 in St Georges R.C. Church York. Her address was given as Dennis Street York.I have found her on the 1851 census at 171 Long Close Lane, York. It states she is 6months of age on the census return whilst the marriage certificate states her to be 20 years old at that time.
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Crampton - (York - Yorkshire)
I am looking for any info. on James a engine fitter , Son Thomas Rophie Crampton b 1865. Tom Wife Annie Marie Dawson b. 1871.
James or his father left york Yorkshire as horse thieves and went to Manchester.
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Bolland Family - (York - Yorkshire)
Thomas Bolland b.circa 1767 married Mary (Thompson?). Their known issue: Thomas married 1794 Alice Harrison, Joseph, John, Anne, Elizabeth and Lucy. Thomas and Alice Harrison their known issue: Thomas 1795, Joseph 1798, George 1800 married 1823 Winifred Sarah Walker, William 1803, Maria 1805, Alfred 1809. George and Winifred Walker their known issue: Thomas Joseph 1824 married Lydia Unknown and lived in Didsbury Lancashire, Anna 1825, George Walker 1829, William Joseph Walker 1837 born Lancashire, Mary Stanislaus 1839 born Lancashire married 1864 George Hughes. (Also possibly Mary Thurson 1832) The family were Roman Catholic. Any information appreciated.
Family Surnames: Bolland, Harrison, Hughes, Thompson, Walker
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Michael Walker - (York - Yorkshire)
Michael Walker, b.circa 1771 married at York on 17 May 1797 Ann Hall from Linton-on-Ouse. Their known issue: Winifred Sarah 1802 married 1823 George Bolland, William Joseph 1804, Henry 1806, Francisca Maria (Francis Mary?) 1808 married 1827 Terence Dolan, Helena 1810, Teresa Elizabeth 1812, Mary Agnes 1817, Mary Agnes 1819. Any information about this family appreciated.
Family Surnames: Bolland, Dolan, Hall, Walker
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Vause Family, York - (York - Yorkshire)
I'm looking for information on the Vausefamily, especially Arthur Vause who was born in 1896, the son of Henry Vause and Sarah Walker. He was a CPO in the Royal Navy and I believe he emigrated to The US or Canada in the 1950's with his brother Henry, who was born in 1890.
Family Surnames: Vause
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rowell - (York - Yorkshire)
looking info on mary rowell lived york circa 1943 worked as a railway clerk father thought to be a police manlived barmby avenue and north road may have some connection with panel also info about victaria nursing home
Family Surnames: Rowell/Victoria Nursing Home
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JACKSON - (York - Yorkshire)
Looking for JACKSON family in the YORK and surrounding areas.One Robert JACKSON born 1810/1820,immigrated to Australia married a Ann Campbell from Ireland in 1850 Australia.died 1891 Australia.any information would be greatfull.Regards
Family Surnames: Jackson
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Borton 1700 and 1800 - (York - Yorkshire)
Researching the Borton family, two brothers John and Emanuel Borton, Emanuel's children were christened at All Saints Church in Goodramgate, and John's at All Saints Micklegate, John lived at Knapton (Acomb) not sure where Emanuel lived. Anyone researching this family or has any details please get in touch
Family Surnames: Borton York
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Needs Family - (York - Yorkshire)
Looking for any information on Needs family living in or around York - Gamekeepers. Also a Walter John Needs married Rose Hinton 1922 looking for descendants - any help would be welcome!
Family Surnames: Needs
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rowell/victoria nursing home - (York - Yorkshire)
looking for info on the rowell family lived ripon/york 1943 barmby avenue and north road mary rowell was a railway clerk her father was in the police force also info on victoria nursing home thought to be an unmarried mothers home
Family Surnames: Rowell/Victoria Nursing Home
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Mckeggs of York - (York - Yorkshire)
I am researching my family history on my mothers side.
Her mothers maiden name was MCKEGG.
I have managed to trace some of my ancesters back to 1847 but i wonder if there are any relatives out there doing the same as me?.
My grandmothers name was Emma and she had 6 siblings. 3 lived to adulthood.
The MCKEGGS lived in York all the way back to 1847 but i do not know where they originated from.
The amount of misspelling of the surname has drove me mad. But can anyone help?
Family Surnames: Mckegg
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Harold Glen - (York - Yorkshire)
Looking for any info on Harold Glen might have been fostered/adopted abt 1910/14 believed to have lived in Poppleton York as a boy married in York Harold died of emphysema on the 28th March 1980 and was cremated at Ardsey Crem. in Barnsley on the 1st April 1980.
may have lived in Bishopthorpe Road area
Family Surnames: Glen
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Walker Family, York Cavalry Barracks, York - (York - Yorkshire)
Looking for any information about Lance Corporal William Walker, his wife Sarah Ann Robinson and their children. William Walker was at York Cavalry Barracks in about 1889 to 1893. He married at York in 1890. Sarah Ann Robinson was the daughter of John Robinson, a farmer of York. The 1891 census indicates that Sarah was born in York while the 1901 census states Tadcaster. William and Sarah had 5 children: 1. Grace Margaret, b. 1890, d. 1892 at York Barracks; 2. Lilian Violet Ada, b. 27 Aug. 1893 at Cahir, Co. Tipperary; 3. William Aubrey Victor, b. 9 Oct 1895 at Newbridge, Co. Kildare; 4. Mizpah, b. 28 Aug 1897 at Canterbury (Cavalry Barracks) Kent; and 5. Doris, b. 6 Sept 1899 at Canterbury (Cavalry Barracks) Kent. Also looking for descendants of Lilian, William or Doris. My partner is descended from Mizpah.
Family Surnames: Walker, Robinson
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Valentine and family - (York - Yorkshire)
Looking for information regarding Valentine Morley (b1824) and his brother/s and sister/s (which I think were at least one of each) and his parents Mary (b1798) and William Morley.
Family Surnames: Morley
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Wales, Duffill or Stoker - (York - Yorkshire)
I'm connected to the Wales, Duffill's and Stokers of York and surrounding villages from 1600's to late 1800's would love to hear from anyone connected
Family Surnames: Wales, Duffill, Stoker
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GRANDMOTHER - (York - Yorkshire)
I am looking for information on Alice Fallon (nee Webster) born York dob arround 1870s married John Fallon 1891. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED ,
Family Surnames: Webster
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Murgatroyd, Young, Hargitt, Eccles - (York - Yorkshire)
I am researching the Murgatroyds in York, shoemaker in Newgate. William Murgatroyd married Mary Young in Oct 1843. Her father was John Young, also a shoemaker in Petergate, married to Elisabeth Hargitt.
Family Surnames: Murgatroyd, Young, Hargitt, Eccles
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ELIZABETH FLORENCE WILSON 1885 - (York - Yorkshire)
I am seeking information or descendents of Elizabeth Florence Wilson, who was born in York c1885, she married my Great uncle Wallace Scott 1884 -1914 in 1906, Eliza was living at 48, Drake Street, Nunnery Lane, York, at the time of Wallace's death in 1914. Any help or information would be appreciated, Thanks.
Family Surnames: Wilson,Scott
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Barstow Family - (York - Yorkshire)
I am looking for any information on the Barstow family that live by York. There family home was not far from outside the city walls in a neighbouring village. The Family dates back thru many centuries and my greatgrandmother Maude Barstow was from there. She moved to Canada and married Monty Northcott. She had 4 brothers (Hugh, Wilfred, Mont and John) along with 2 sister's (one named Phyliss). 7 children in total. I don't know her parents names but they would have been in the York area in the 1800's. Maude would have been born around the 1870's. Anyone who has any family history that matches this I would apreciate hearing from.
Family Surnames: Barstow
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COUPLAND - (York - Yorkshire)
I am interested in COUPLAND's in York. My ancestors were Joseph Coupland who married Lucy Marshall 1820 and Joseph Coupland who married Dinah Burdon 1845.
Family Surnames: Coupland, Marshall, Burdon
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Baldwin family - (York - Yorkshire)
Looking for the Baldwin family espescialy Peter
Baldwin who would be about 78 years old now 'we went to St Georges R/C school together and left
school in 1946 and have never seen him since ,I
would love to contact him again.Arnold
Family Surnames: ./Burnell
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Ellis - YORK - (York - Yorkshire)
Looking for Ellis's born in York and living in or near Jubilee Terrace. Margaret and Alfred with children Thomas (b1900), John (aka Robbie, b1903), Ernest Alfred (b1905) and Helena(aka Nellie, b1907). John(Robbie) married Doris Turpin and had at least one child Kathleen (b1926). Kathleen married John Raymond Helstrip and had 4? children, one named Raymond B Helstrip (b1950). Other known Ellis's include David(b1925ish), Cedric/Rex (b1932) and Joyce (b1930ish).
Family Surnames: Ellis, Helstrip
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Denham Family - YORK - (York - Yorkshire)
Looking for any connections to John Denham {Denam} born circa 1817 at Stillington, married Jane Carr 1839 in York. Had children Francis, Elizabeth, Mary, William and Ann.
Family Surnames: Denham, Spink, Carr, Ward, Dearlove
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Rhodes, Mallatratt - York - (York - Yorkshire)
I am trying to find out more information about the Rhodes family of York. Robert Rhodes born circa 1740 married Margaret willoughby in 1762 at York. Their daughter Margaret married Frederick mallatratt. Frederick went into partnership with Edward Willoughby Rhodes as Tailors and Woollen drapers. the partnership was disolved on 1st April 1816. Frederick was originally from Huntingdon and his only other family member who was living in York was his sister Phebe who died a spinster in 1831. I am willing to compare and share all information that I have.
Family Surnames: Rhodes, Mallatratt, Willoughby, Wilkinson, Davies
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Lazenby in York - (York - Yorkshire)
I'm looking for information about a plumber/glazier/gasfitter called Lazenby born in York in 1826. Different sources give his name as John Joseph or JW. He moved to Peterborough with his wife Hannah Buckley.
Family Surnames: Lazenby
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Leeming of York - (York - Yorkshire)
Looking for Annie Louisa and Walter Leeming who were married in York about 1895. He was a registrar in York city..Annie Louisa was called Cole before her marriage.
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The Lodge family of York, 1578 - (York - Yorkshire)
Does anyone have a tree with William Lodge 1578 on it ? He was born in York but married Alice Dixson in Leeds in 1601. The couple had 10 children, all christened in Saint Peter, Leeds. I am researching them, particularly Richard, a merchant, born 1612 and his offspring. I am willing to share information.
Family Surnames: Lodge
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