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Yorkshire, West Riding UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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HALSTEAD - Kirkburton
I am seeking information about my ancestor William Halstead, born 1820, married to Betty North.

Taylor nee Brown - Kirkburton
I am looking for information for Annie Lilian Taylor born 4 May 1908 who was married to Fred and known to be living at 36 Carter Row in 1958. She had a twin sister Joan Mary and they were the sisters of my Mother Margaret born 1909

Halstead - Kirkburton
My great great grandfather was Ben Halstead born in Kirkburton in 1826. Ben died Sept. 11, 1875 at the age of 49 years and was interred in Kirkburton. He married Jane Wood and they had at least 9 children. Jane and some of her children emigrated to Canada after Ben's death. I would appreciate any information about Ben's family and Jane's (Wood)family.

Newsome - Kirkburton
I am trying to research my maternal grandparents and their ancestors. My grandfather was called Lewis Newsome and lived in Hall Fold, Highburton. I believe he may have had sisters Hilda and Lilly also in the area. I don't know his wifes name, but my mother was Marjorie Newsome b 10 Jan 1922. Any info gratefully received.

Armitage - Kirkburton
I am seeking information about my great grandfather Allen Armitage, born in Shelley Nov. 1, 1860. His father was William Armitage. I would like to know his mother's name. Allen married Emma Halstead and moved to Canada after 1881. Any information would be appreciated.

Wood - Kirkburton
I am seeking information about my great great grandmother Jane Wood born Mar.9, 1830 in Kirkburton. She married Ben Halstead and came to Canada after 1881. I believe her parents to be Jonathan and Mary Wood.

BATES/LOCKWOOD (KIRKBURTON) - Kirkburton
TRYING TO FIND ANY INFORMATION ON MY FAMILY FROM KIRKBURTON.MY GT GRANDFATHER WAS george henry bates.he was born in shelly in 1857 his mother was ann.i don't know his father. but his grandparents were martha and matthew bates. ann later married james lockwood.george henry married rosa chambers in bradford

Brier/Brear Family - Kirkburton
I am looking for any link to my ancestor, John Brier/Brear, who was born at Kirkburton c1801 according to censuses. Unable to find details of his birth or links to family in the area.

Kirkburton families - Kirkburton
Moses AINSWORTH m bef 1780 Martha COCKSHOTT (dau Edward?)...Joseph AINSWORTH b 1796 m Ann FISH b 1802 Horbury... Alfred AINSWORTH b 1843 m Eliza BAILEY... Joseph BEAUMONT b 1804 m Mary COPLEY b 1805... John BUTCHER bc 1793 m Sarah GREEN 1800-1823...Adam BUTCHER b 1822 m Ann KAYE b 1825... any connections to the above families sought

Gravestones - Kirkburton
Transcriptions and photos of Headstone in Kirkburton Church at Graveyard Project

ABRAHAM BEEVER, MARY CHAPEL - Kirkburton
Abraham Beever b. c 1762 Hepworth, married Mary Chapel b c. 1777. My relation is Abraham Beever. c 1825 married Eliza Hirst b. c. 1825, their son William Beever b.1853 at Ardsley, he married Martha Harker b. c. 1853 and my grandfather was Abraham b. 30.9.1886, who married my grandmother Edith May Girling. Any relatives out there?

Elusive Joe Siswick born 1825 - Kirkburton
Joe Siswick was born in Kirkburton in 1825 ,he next apoears in Farsley in 1841 with his sister Ann,what happened in the intervening years?Did he attend school or work in Kirkburton.Joe,s brother Charles was also born in Kirkburton.I believe his father to be Edward Siswick and his mother Ann.Does anyone have any clues to assist the missing years?

Heley / Heeley Kirkburton. - Kirkburton
I am seeking information on the Heley / Heeley family from Kirkburton. John Heeley (1785) Kirkburton. John's daughter Mary Ann married John Platt. On this marriage doc. John Heley's occupation was given as cloth finisher. If anyone has any information on this family I would be most interested to hear from them Eleanor

windle/milnes/senior/fearnley - Kirkburton
any info on these families 1700 onwards wud be appricated

Moorhouse of Kirkburton - Kirkburton
Hi all. I am seeking any information on my direct line of MOORHOUSES from Kirkburton/Fulstone area. Joseph Moorhouse b.1750. William Moorhouse b.1777 married Mary. Joseph Moorhouse b.1799 (Fulstone) married Hannah Kaye. Joseph Moorhouse b.1823 (Kirkburton) married Sarah Jackson. Joseph Moorhouse b.1864 (Liverpool) married Elizabeth Twist. Elsie Moorhouse b.1893 (Liverpool) married Alfred Sharrock. If anyone has these people in their tree or knows anything, please get in touch.

Mosley - Kirkburton
I am seeking information on the Mosley family of Kirkburton and surrounding areas. I have an awful lot of information on the family but I have many missing pieces. Any help appreciated greatly.

mayers - Kirkburton
I am looking for the Mayers family Harriet Mayers born 1825 father John Mayers a shoe maker. Harriet married James Cormack in Liverpool in 1850

Boothroyd, Jabez 1820-1856 - Kirkburton
Am seeking details of Jabez's parents. His mother was Mary Boothroyd but father's name unknown. Jabez had an elder sister, Grace and an elder brother, Henry. He also had a younger sister, Mary. His wife, Hannah Moore came from Almondbury.

HIRST - Kirkburton
Information appreciated about my gggrandfather and family. George Hirst born abt. 1812, Kirkburton. He married Elizabeth ? born abt. 1815, Shelley. Children Ellen, Joseph (or Joshua), Ann, John, Ben, Mary Elizabeth. Living at Dean End 1951 Census. Thanks

Scatchard and Midgley families - Kirkburton
I am researching the Scatchard and Midgley families from Kirkburton around 1810-1820. If you have any information I would be delighted to hear from you Margaret

Bevers - Kirkburton
My Uncle was Alec Bevers Wilkinson and the family talked a lot about Bevers, Ann Bevers my Gt Grandma, was born in Emley 1820, daughter of Isaac Bevers and Sarah nee Chaple. The earlier members of the family arrived in Kirkburton, c1703.maybe after Abraham Bevers & Susannah Beaumont were married at Birstal Church.

Grime family - Kirkburton
I am looking for Eliza Grime who married Thomas Butcher of Shelley who was born abt 1804. Eliza was living in Kirkburton in 1851 but died in 1859 and is buried at Kirkburton All Hallows Parish Church. I can;t find her pob or dob and don't know her parents. Ancestry suggested (incorrectly I think) that her details were 1809 Portsmouth. Well 1809 could be correct but Portsmouth is likely wrong. Can you find this anomally of mine and put an end to hours,days,weeks,months of toil to achieve nothing!

Gill Family - Kirkburton
Searching for relatives of George Gill and Grace Crabtree married 29/7/1811 in Calverley.Children registered in Kirkburton. Please contact John.

HALSTEAD FAMILY - Kirkburton
I am looking for information on the Halstead Family based in the Kirkburton area (and later Dalton) in the late 1700s and 1800s. Starting with John Halstead born in 1794, who married a lady called Fanny and they had 10 children: George, Ben, Reuben, Ann, Rachel, Harrie, fanny, Allen, John, Sarah Ann. If you can help please get in touch.

martha broadbent - Kirkburton
looking for family of martha broadbent who married james rhodes on 2-27-1681 in kirkburton.

Cuttle/Family - Kirkburton
Trying to find info on a John Cuttle Married a Betty Morris in 1806 Kirkburton. They had a son George B. 1807. Daughter Lydia B.1808.

Tinker/Senior - Kirkburton
In August 1850 John Tinker and Sarah Senior were married in the parish church. John was a widower. Any information about this family, particularly about John's first wife (name umknown) would be gratefully received.

SHEARD /BOOTHROYD. - Kirkburton
My G,G, Great Grandparents WILLIAM SHEARD and ELIZABETH BOOTHROYD were married in the parish of kirkburton in 1834 iam very keen to find the records and details of this marriage. Would any one be able to advise me as to who or where i should be searching for these details your HELP would be very much appreciated!

ABEL NORTH SHEARD. - Kirkburton
Would be interested to hear from any decendents of ABEL NORTH SHEARD-Cabinet maker.Abel was my G,Great Grandfathers Brother!

Looking for information on James Green - Kirkburton
James Green born Kirkburton about 1833. Mother Sarah buried in church yard at Kirkburton. James Green is shown as owner of the grave. Specifically want to know who is the father of James Green and where he lived in Kirkburton.

Malham Wards - Kirkby Malham
I am researching the Family of Wards from Malham, Malham Moor, Kirkby Malham, Settle and Clapham. If anyone has information to exchange, please get in touch

Thomas Clarke Henley - Kirkby Malham
He was vicar of Kirkby Malhamdale in the late 19th century, does anyone know anything about his family?

Parish records - Kirkby Malham
If you are researching Malhamdale families, I have access to the records of St Michael the Archangel 1597-1960 as well as an extensive archive of other material for all the townships which make up Malhamdale. I also maintain a large collection of family pedigrees for local families. I'm always happy to assist and exchange information.

Preston of Scosthrop - Kirkby Malham
Looking for information on Thomas Preston, Yeoman and Innholder, of Scosthrop. Late 17th/18th cents.

Ward/Petty - Kirkby Malham
John Ward born 1811 and his wife Margaret (maiden name Petty born 1811) my great great grandparents are listed on 1841 census as being from Gargrave, their children were John Ward, Sarah Ward and Thomas Ward (my great grandfather), they lived at the Red lion pub? on the main road through Gargrave. The family later moved to Everton Liverpool. I would be pleased to recieve any information on this family. I believe the name Petty is popular in Malham dale, is Margaret an ancestor of yours? .John and Margaret married 6/12/1832 at Gargrave? I look forward to any information, thankyou

Scosthrop/Kirkby Malham - Kirkby Malham
Looking for any information at all on the FOTHERGILL family, or the CALVERT family. Elizabeth Fothergill married John Calvert c.1831.

John Preston - Kirkby Malham
Famer at Lower Tranhouse in the first half of the eighteenth century. Does anyone know who was his Father?

DEWENDEN - KIRKBY MALHAM - Kirkby Malham
I am seeking information on Agnes Dewenden born c1690, and died 1774. She is buried at Kirkby Malham. Agnes married John Brown, a butcher of Calton at Kirkby Malham on January 27, 1731.

HEATON - KIRKBY MALHAM - Kirkby Malham
I am seeking information on Ann Heaton, born 1730 at Malham, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of Henry Heaton. Ann married Thomas Brown of Calton on April 30, 1757 at Kirkby Malham.

PARKINSON - KIRKBY MALHAM - Kirkby Malham
I am seeking information on Thomas Parkinson born c1720. His wife's name is unknown. His children are Margaret born 1738 at Otterburn, Yorkshire, Ellen born 1740 Kirkby Malham, John born 1742 Kirkby Malham and Edward born 1746 Kirkby Malham.

BROWN - KIRKBY MALHAM - Kirkby Malham
I am seeking information on John Brown born 1732 at Calton, Yorkshire and died in 1797. He married Margaret Parkinson in 1760 at Kirkby Malham. All their children were born in Calton, and christened at Kirkby Malham. John (1761-1842), Nancy (1764-1764), Thomas (1765-?), Edward (1768-?), William (1771-1812), Margaret (1774-1847) and Peter (1777-?).

Appleby Family - Kirkby Malzeard
Anyone with links to a William Appleby christened 28 June 1690 at Kirkby Malzeard married Beatrice Dallow on the 28 July 1712 at Dallowgill in the Parish of Kirkby Malzeard.

Catherine Swales / Hammond / Pounder / Mood - Kirkby Malzeard
I am interested in my Grandmother's family. They had several connections in the area around Masham. Her Grandmother was Catherine O'SHEA was lodge keeper at Swinton Hall in 1881/1891/1901 (Married name Catherine SWALES). She was born in Quebec in ABT 1824 and married Mark HAMMOND, a soldier in the 68th Regiment, in Quebec in 1844. Their son John was born and baptised in Quebec just before the regiment returned to England in 1844. The regiment was in Chester for a period in 1846 and their daughter Isabel was born and baptised there. In 1851 she was living in Laverton as pauper widow of a soldier. She married John SWALES in 1854 but he died a few years later. Her daughter Margaret SWALES was born 1860 and married Thomas MOOD in Masham. Anything on any of these families would be very welcome.

Anthony DAWSON 1698 Kirkby Malzeard (or Azerley) - Kirkby Malzeard
I would like to contact anyone who has info on the following:- Anthony DAWSON, bn ca 1698 at Kirkby Malzeard or Azerley, mr Mary SPENCE 1723 at Kirkby Malzeard.

Fisher/ High Knowle Ilton Masham - Kirkby Malzeard
I am looking for any information on James FISHER an ag lab Kirkby Malzeard 1923 lived possibly at the Shoulder of Mutton Inn. Married Mary Gibson and they had a daughter. The 1911 census shows him to be in High Knowle Ilton Masham, farm labourer for Margaret Metcalf a widow and her 5 children.

Kirby-Wiske, Yorkshire - Kirkby Malzeard
Looking for info on Thomas Carter & sons Richard & Henry who came to America in 1662. We would love to know our history.

Kirkby Malzeard - Kirkby Malzeard
Looking for any information on families in Kirkby Malzeard which might give me the maiden name of Sarah B1785 Kirkby Malzeard she married Stephen Johnson B1787 Skelton on Ure have not got date of marriage the family lived in Skelton until approx 1825 then moved to Marton Le Moor. Any help with these earlier dates would be a great help

Waterson - Kirkby Overblow and Sicklinghall - Kirkby Overblow
Interested in any Waterson living in Kirkby Overblow or Sicklinghall late 1700s especially Ambrose Waterson.

Daulby Dalby Dolby - Kirkby Overblow
Researching the Dalby family of Kirkby Overblow. A Robert Daulby and Elisabeth Daulby ( both the same surname but NO degree of consanguinity ) married here in November 1725. He was 26, from Collingham, she was 20 and living in Spofforth, but not originally from there. There are no christenings for any of their children in KO, although 40 years later our direct ancestor Thomas Dalby ( father Robert, Mother Elisabeth ) and 4 siblings were christened here ( 1761 > 1772 ). We are searching for the missing generation. Any help greatly appreciated.

Richard Addison - Sarah Walker - Kirkby Overblow
I'm looking for information on Sarah Walker who married Richard Addison in Kirkby Overblow 19 Apr 1752. I have conflicting information on Sarah Walker (too difficult to go into here) and I would appreciate any help.


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