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Sigsworth - Gildersome
Looking for any Sigsworths from Gildersome or Morley. My ancestor Annie Elizabeth Sigsworth was born in Gildersome in 1874/5 to John and Isabella. Siblings were: John, Jane, George, Joseph and Arthur.
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Dixons - Gildersome
I am looking for other researching the dixon family from Gildersome in the 1800s. particularly George b c 1816 in holbeck but was in gildersome from at least 1839 and married sarah bailey.
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mullings_ john william - Gildersome
looking for futher info on john william b.c. lreland1879 married rose ellen holmes, her parents wereharry&mary nee slater from wales, john &rosehad children jack mary violet margaret & george, none of whom moved very far from gildersome
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Richard Howgill - Gisburn
Looking for Richard Howgill birth probably August 1810 in Gisburn Yorkshire.Seeking information about birth,parentage siblings etc.
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Hayes/Berwick Family Gisburn - Gisburn
Joseph Hayes born 1846 Gisburn Yorkshire/ Lancashire to William and Elizabeth Hayes. Married Sarah Berwick born 1845 also in Gisburn to Charles and Ann Cook. Joseph and Sarah migrated to Australia while their parents are buried in Gisburn.
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Jonas Parker - Gisburn
I am looking for a Jonas Parker born in Gisburn in 1770-1790. Can anyone confirm his existence.
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Ann Dean - Gisburn
Looking for parental details of Ann Dean born Gisburn c1813. Married Daniel Keeling 1835. She died Liverpool 1882.
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wilkinson - Gisburn
trying to trace the birth and marriage of mary Hannah Wilkinson. she was born abt.1867 at heatley farm, gisburn. she married William nelson in abt. 1885. thank you for any infomation.pat
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looking for relatives - Gisburn
anyone researching hayes,berwick amily line from tatham,gisburn i am still following this line and also have quite a bit of info re -joseph hayes and sarah ann who migrated to austrailia any one interested get in touch eileen
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Whiteley - Gleadless
I'm looking for information on Elizabeth Whiteley, born 1830 in Gleadless, she married Francis Jackson 7 August 1854 in Sheffield, I am trying to find out who her parents were, I think they were George Whiteley and Sarah White, but she is living with another family both in the 1841 and 1851 census, I am trying to find out if her parents had died and also if she had a sister Mary who was about 15 years older than her. Thanks
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THORPE FAMILY - Gleadless
Has anyone any knowledge of the THORPE family from Gleadless.I think an old mining family and perhaps catholics.Thankyou
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Hinchliffe family of Golcar - Golcar
My mother was born 4 Hoffman Street Linthwaite 1916 but her parents Zilpha and Harry Hinchliffe lived in Scarborough Terrace, Golcar. This information on my mothers birth certificate, her name is Hilda. Can anyone confirm if Scarborough Terrace still exists and does anyone have any information which will be of interest to me.
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HAIGH Family of Golcar - Golcar
My grandmother, Edith Haigh, was born 15 July 1895 at Waller Clough, Golcar. Her parents, Joseph Buckley Haigh b 1858, Old Lindley and Ann Bamforth b 1862 Stainland, were married at the New North Road Baptist church, Huddersfield on 15 March 1888. Thomas Bamforth, father of Ann, was born 1839, Scammonden, and died March 1915 at Waller Clough, Golcar. He is buried in the Pole Moor Church graveyard.
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Mahala Bailey - Golcar
Mahala was born in Golcar in 1848, her parents were Abraham and Hannah Bailey. I would be grateful for any information about the family
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Bailey - Golcar
I am looking for Harriet Hannah Bailey born in 1846 in the Huddersfiend area. I know she married a Joe Walker but that is all. Any information would be most welcome
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cox family - Golcar
researching cox family. James born Yorkshire (possibly Golcar) left area to go to Australia approx. 1850. James' mother believed to be Margaret Sykes and father William Cox. Believed to have worked in woollen manufacturing industry.
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looking for haighs in golcar area - Golcar
My greatgrandmother was Hannah Haigh born about 1821, she married Abraham bailey and they had a daughter Mahala who was my grandmother. I know absolutely nothing about the haigh family but would love to know more. Can you help please
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Blackburns of Golcar - Golcar
I'd like to find out more out more about the Blackburn, Hoyle and Bamford (Bamforth?) families of W Yorkshire and their descendants. I'm descended from Edward Blackburn who married Susan Bamford or Bamforth. Their oldest son was Joseph Blackburn, who married Levinia Hoyle in 1868. Their son, Frederick Blackburn emigrated to the USA in 1913. Would happily share family info! Thanks much!
Jeff
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Arrowsmith - Goldsborough
William Arrowsmith B:28/07/1786 married Ann Cockett on 07/02/1811 in Goldsborough. Can anyone tell me more about Ann Cockett?
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Arrowsmith-Cockett - Goldsborough
Ann Cockett was baptised at Harewood 20-7-1789 the daughter of Robert and Mary Cockett . Robert bap Harewood 5-9-1748 son of Robert Cocit and Mary Pool . They were married Kirby Overblow 1-5-1739. Robert was the son of Richard Cocit and Elizabeth Shutt . Richard's origin unsure but possibly Horton on Ribblesdale or Dover Kent . His marriage is recorded both in Harewood AND at Paver ( Dover) 16-10-1714 presumably by proxy.
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Clark Goldthorpe - Goldthorpe
Looking for details on grand parents and great grand parents. The Clark family moved to Goldthorpe from Staffordshire around the turn of the century. They owned several businesses including a Green Grocers which my Grandfather worked in before going in the mines. James Clark married Gertrude Bowyer and had a family there before ending their days there. Any details would be gratefully accepted.
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Bowyer Goldthorpe - Goldthorpe
Looking for details on the above family. they moved from Staffordshire around the turn on the century 1900's. They had a large family and the head of the family was Henry and the mother Martha. Around the 1940's they moved to Scawsby but several of the siblings remained in Goldthorpe. Any information would be gratefully accepted.
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cottrell - Goldthorpe
looking for relatives of a william cottrell who married frances sproson (I think) in 1910 onwards had three children, emma, ernest and alf moved to congleton in cheshire
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sandbach cheshire - Goldthorpe
anyone know anything about my grandmother agnes moores born in sandbach 1891, went on to marry thomas nuttall and moved to congleton. Had three children charles, eva and alice
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Rigg - Goldthorpe
Iam looking for any details of my grandmothers family who came from Goldthorpe. Her name was Edna Rigg her parents were called William Henry and Lilian, she had a brother and sisters called Leonard Henry, Isabell, Dolly, Emelline,Lucy. According to the 1901 census they were living at 108 Main Street Goldthorpe. I wonder if the adress still exists. Jackie
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Lees Johnson - Goldthorpe
I am looking for information on Mary Elaine Lees (nee)Johnson. She was born in Goldthorpe in 1916. She married James Lees in Goldthorpe. Her father was Daniel Johnson. Can anyone help?
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RIGG - Goldthorpe
My grandfather was Leonard Rigg he had six sisters Edna Isabel Dolly Emelline Lucy and Marian. They were the children of William and Lilian Rigg. He married my grandmother Hannah Harding and her family ran the corner shop in King Street, Goldthorpe. I know there is already a profile from Jackie dated March 2005 and Edna is her grandmother - means we are cousins and there are many more I am sure. Info please
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Brearley Family - Goldthorpe
My father was Eric Brearley, he had siblings Percy, Harry, Sam and others which I am not certain of, I want to find out about their parents, grandparents and as far back as possible.
Their mothers maiden name was Mary Jane Green and father Harold or Harry Brearley. I would be very greatful if anyone could help, thank you David
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Elizabeth Walker - Gomersal
Searching for Elizabeth Walker who had a son Samuel Walker b1801 in Gomersal, baptised at Birstall Parish Church. Putative father is David Berry.
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RUDD and SWALLOW in Yorkshire with links to Australia - Gomersal
Is there anyone related to the RUDD and SWALLOW families (both families please)as efforts are being made in Australia to track down any relatives of Grace RUDD (possibly nee SWALLOW) who was last heard of in Gomersal West Yorkshire. A brother of Grace is Clifford SWALLOW in Australia. Any help appreciated please
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Norcliffe - Gomersal
Looking for info on JOHN NORCLIFFE b1811 Gomersal.He later ran the Green Parrot Inn, Mill Hill ,Leeds
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Allott/Allatt - Gomersal
I am looking for information on the Allott/Allatt family in Gomersal/Dewsbury/Birstall in the 1800s.
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ramsden - Gomersal
i am looking for any information on the ramsdens from the 1800 to the presant day thanks
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lee - Gomersal
i am trying to find info on the Lee family thay lived in gomersal John was the father Elizabeth his daughter her son was Allan
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Holdsworth - Gomersal
looking for Thomas Holdsworth born Clayton Yorkshire 1816 he lived around the Gomersol area in 1846
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Cornthwaite - Gomersal
Looking for info on John Cornthwaite, lived in Bradford he was born in 1818 died in 1885 other spellings of the name are Coruthwaite, and Cantlewaite,but these are probably wrong.
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