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Feasby Acklam by Malton
- Acklam
Looking for the Feasby family who lived here in 1840's. Hannah Feasby died here in September 1842
Thanks for your time
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Barker,Sanderson
- Acklam
Robert Barker married Hannah Sanderson 1830 (Scrayingham church) They lived in Acklam. Any information please? Robert died aged 55 in 1837. I think Hannah born in Strensall.
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Easby Acklam Hutton Rudby Appleton Wiske
- Acklam
I am looking for information on William Easby b 1790 Acklam occup Schoolmaster. I believe he mrd Mary Spence at Hutton Rudby 1822. There is a connection to the Barnett family of Appleton Wiske by marriage possibly and also to Robert Fawcitt (Fawcett), any information much appreciated on how these families are linked happy to exchange information
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Dunn Family Of Aike
- Aike
Looking for the family/ancestors of Elizabeth Dunn prob. of Aike b. 1816, married 1835 James Robinson of Leconfield. She is the brother of Watson Dunn and parents believed to be James Dunn and Elizabeth Harrison from the area near Beverly.
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Statters Family
- Aldbrough
Know that George Statters was born Aldbrough c1824 and married Elizabeth born Newshead Lincoln.Had George born in Skipsea in 1878 and died 16 nov 1916 in Somme France.Also had Edwin ,Lizzie and Emma.George born 1878 married Jane Emma Morris and theirchildren were Hilda(1900), Eva Mary(1906) , Will,Morris, Fred,Walter and Charlie Am stuck on this Family anyone know anything about them.could poss be listed as Stathers.
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Aldbrough E Yorks
- Aldbrough
I am interested in the Ockleton family of Aldbrough. Benjamin Ockleton was the landlord of the George Inn and a blacksmith around the turn of the 18th/19th century.Aldbrough E Yorks
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Wallace family
- Aldbrough
I'm interested in any detail re the wallace family my Grandma Mary Ellen Wallace born 1888 was part of a large family does anyone have any details?
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stamford
- Aldbrough
I am researching the Stamford family, from Aldbrough.I have got as far as Joseph and Ann Stamford,married in1821. I think Joseph was the schoolmaster here. Is anyone else doing this family?
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RUNTON
- Aldbrough
I HAVE TRACED THE FAMILY BACK TO JOHN BORN 1705 BUT CANNOT FIND WHO HIS PARENTS WERE.ANY INFORMATION ON ANY RUNTONS WOULD BE MOST WELCOME.
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stamford (june 06)
- Aldbrough
I am researching the Stamford family from Aldbrough. I have found Joseph Sissons Stamford d of b 1859 on 1901 census.
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Gibsons of Aldbough
- Aldbrough
Does anyone know why Thomas Gibson was presented with a clock by the villagers of Aldbrough about 1880? Clock still within the family but no history to go with it. Any info appreciated
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Kell Family
- Allerthorpe
George Kell b:11/12/1858 in Allerthorp.Registered February 1859.Father was Joseph Kell,mother was Charlotte(nee Fent)They married in Beverley in 1854.George married Hannah(nee Daddy)in Sutton/Stoneferry,Hull in 1876.ANY info appreciated
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Thomas Anlaby
- Anlaby
Thomas Anlaby (or Thomas de Anlaby) was a fifteenth century clerk in holy orders. He occupied or owned the manor which was on the present site of the Manor Road Estate, but died at Hessle. Anyone interested in this piece of local history please contact me.
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michael ernest jones
- Anlaby
hi im looking for michael ernest jones who used to live on lloyd street anlaby,id like to make contact with him if anybody can help please.
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Staveley
- Arnold
The previous message was not very helpful, was it ? For more information please see the village of Bewholme or the name Staveley.
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briggs/arnold/normington
- Arnold
My great grandma was martha(briggs) arnold and had my great grandfather and don't know if he had any brothers or sisters his name was herbert arnolddon't know what his fathers name was.he married(herbert)clara normington(normington)they had 10 children,some were born in bradford(yorkshire)and some lynn mass(usa)my grandfather was one of the 10 his name was Ellis I am guessing early 1900's they came to usa
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Robinson Of Arram
- Arram
Looking for family/ancestors of Robert Robinson who was living in Arram in 1871. He had a brother named James in the general area and a nephew also named James who married Elizabeth Dunn of Aike in May of 1835. James and Elizabeth subseqeuntly wentto America.
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CAVILL
- Asselby
John CAVILL born about 1790 in Hive near Howden
married Frances SCOTT (born Asselby nr Howden about 1794) on 13.3.1819
Occupation Corn miller
(Son George CAVILL born in Sutton-in-Holderness 1825 or 1827 (he married Sarah BROWN in Leeds 1850, moved to Elvington, had several children, moved to Loftus in Cleveland, then emigrated to Pennsylvania in the 1890's, age over 66, following at least one of his children!). I'm descended from a daughter who didn't emigrate.)
1851 - John and Frances CAVILL still living Sutton-in-Holderness
In 1871 John & Frances are living in Snaith with Susan Frances Cavill (grand-daughter) and Lavinia VASHTY (granddaughter).
Frances died Goole September quarter 1873
John died Goole September quarter 1874
If anyone could glean (pun intended in view of John's occupation!) any info on him and the rest of his household (especially his parents, siblings, and other children) I'd be very grateful.
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John Levitt - Mary Palmer
- Asselby
Can anyone help with the parents and/or siblings of John Levitt born 1816 in Asselby.He married Mary Palmer in Drax on 5 Feb 1844.They had at least 6 children the 2 male children were both classified as Deaf and Dumb on the census returns I cannot find any birth records for John in Asselby 1816
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Hesslewood
- Asselby
Any information on M'maduke Hesslewood of Asselbie who married M'gerie Mounsie on 2 June 1578 appreciated.
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Mounsie Dallison
- Asselby
Any information appreciated on either:
William Mounsie of Assalbie who married Margaret Dallison on 12 Oct 1611
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Arthur Mounsey
- Asselby
Looking for information on, and parents of Arthur Mounsey of Assleby probably born around 1715-20, married to Elizabeth ?. Had children Joseph, Elizabeth and Ann.
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the hill familys in Atwick
- Atwick
Hoalgate And Elizabeth Hill lived at 5 Cross Street Atwick.Georgeand Sarah Hill lived at 4 Church Lane and David Hill lived at 6 Bewholme Road. Any info on the familywould be of help
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Binning
- Atwick
George Binning of Atwick, b.c1860 son of Wm. Binning, married Esther Staveley b. c1862/3 of Bewholme in c.1890. They had son George E., and Christopher, at least. I would be pleased to exchange information. Norman Staveley.
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ALLEN
- Atwick
Hubert Allen lived in Atwick in 1939/40. Then was called up. Born in 1920. Any info would help. Married Freda ? in 1937/8 I think. Thanks
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Shepherdson Hobson
- Bainton
Searching for the parents/siblings of WILLIAM SHEPHERDSON who married ANN HOBSON 22 Jun 1762 in Bainton.
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Gray family
- Bainton
Looking for information on Luke Gray who was born in Bainton in 1774. Father appears to have been William Gray and there were several siblings.
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GRAY FAMILY
- Bainton
Luke Gray's sister Mary Gray m. Thomas Binnington at Holy Trinity Goodramgate 1796. Thomas and Mary had many children after moving to London, one of the children was christened William Luke Gray Binnington.
Luke Gray also had a sister Mercy-and Thomas and Mary also named a child Mercy. All baptized at St Botolph's Bishopsgate London.
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Escritt
- Bainton
My GG-Grandmother was Ann Escritt. She came to the US about 1852 with brothers, sisters,and her parents, William Escritt and Jane Leavit, from Bainton Yorkshire. I am interested in any information about Escritt or Leavit descendants from the Bainton area.
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Wallis & Ruston
- Bainton
If you have any information on Robert Wallis or Mary Ruston who married on 7 December 1801, I'd love to hear from you.
Thanks.
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Barr - Greasholme
- Bainton
Looking for anything on the ancestors of John Barr, born abt 1743 in Bainton, East Yorkshire and his wife, Anne Greasholme, also born abt 1743 in Bainton. Also seeking information on their children Mary Anne (b 1769), John (b 1762), William (b 1775), Henry (b 1779) and Robert (b 1782). William Barr married Ann Bogg (b abt 1781 in Yorkshire) on 30 January 1797 in North Frodingham.
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Agnes Mounsie
- Balkholme
Looking for the maiden name of Agnes who married Thomas Mounsie on 25 Oct 1562.
In the parish record as "Agnes of Balkh"
Any other info on Mounsey appreciated.
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Blanshard
- Barlby
Michael Blanshard was a farmer ar Barlby. In 1811 he married Ann BRIGGS at Selby. They had sons christened at Barlby: William in 1818 and Nicholas in 1825.
I think Michael was christened at East Cottingwith in 1789, son of John Blanshard, but would like any further information about Michael and his father .
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emma lottie garnham
- Barmby Moor
wife of john henry ross, lived at rose cottage barmby moor,would like to know where she was born or came from prior to yorkshire , somewhere near bury st. edmunds suffolk,born about 1889?
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Brown family..Barmby on the Marsh
- Barmby on the Marsh
I am researching the Brown family and have got back to a John Brown who was born in 1788 and lived in Barmby on the Marsh. He married a girl called Sarah born in 1789. They are buried in Barmby churchyard also in the same plot are two of their 8 children. Nearby is the plot of a Wilson and Sarah Annie Brown (nee Chadwick) my great grand father. His son Wilson Hartley Brown moved away and became a farmer at Swillington Common near Garforth. Any information regarding the Browns at Barmby prior to 1788 would be most welcome
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Burgess
- Barmston
Anyone related to the Burgess family originally from Barmston?Jerimiah Burgess was born there 1820.His wife,Hannah had Annie,John,Mary elizabeth,Jane,Harriet,David,William and Emma.John,was my gt,gt grandfather,on my mothers side.I know Johns sister,annie married Benjamin Addenson(later recorded as Addamson)they lived Scarborough.I would love to see some photos of any of the Burgess family.Also have tried to find william Henry burgess dob,1872,my gt grandmothers brother.He worked on the great western Railway at one time.Anyone interested,I am sure we could swap info.
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John Sawden, Schoolmaster 1823
- Barmston
Would be grateful for any information on parents or siblings of John Sawden (may have been c.31.12.1790 Sewerby, East Yorks. with parents George Sawden and Rachael Jackson). John Sawden was schoolmaster of Barmston in Baines Directory of 1823. John m.1819 Burton Agnes to Rachael Collinson, but died aged 33 yrs. 1824 at Barmston, leaving two daughters, Mary and Eliza Sawden (my great(x2)grandmother).
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John Brown
- Barmston
I am researching John Brown born abt 1819 in Barmston, possibly father of John Augustus Brown born abt 1854 in Newby who married Alice Jane Watson, they had ll children. On the 1881 census I found two John Browns - one married Sarah, children Mary and Annie and the other married Elizabeth, children Elizabeth Dawson and grandchild Clara Dawson. John married to Sarah was a farmer of 10 acres and John married to Elizabeth was an Ag Lab. Does anyone have any information please.
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Metcalfe and Dawson or Dowson
- Beeford
I am looking for the families of Joseph Metcalfe and Harriet Dowson who were married in Driffield 15 July 1850. Joseph was aged 21 yrs, residing in Beeford and father's name is given as James Metcalfe, Gardener.
Harriet was aged 23 years, residing in Beeford and father's name is given as Richard Dowson, Labourer. She signed as Harriet Black nee Dowson so may have been a widow, although she is described as single.
This couple emigrated to New Zealand in 1851, but both died within 10 years leaving young children.
Any info would be appreciated.
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Wheldon Weldon Acklom
- Beeford
John Wheldon or Weldon married Elizabeth Acklom at Beeford 1798.
Can anyone confirm this from Parish records, or tell me any more about these families in Beeford?
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Dukes-Hinds
- Beeford
I am looking for information on Drusilla Dukes who was living in Beeford at the time of her marriage to Mathew Hinds in 1811. This couple settled in Beeford, living next door to the rectory until they migrated to Canada in 1849. All children baptised in Beeford. Any information about Mathew and Drusilla would be appreciated. Drusilla's family believed to be connected with Baptist Church. Family connected with Methodist church in Canada. Any information regarding Nathan and Jane Dukes who appear to have been Drusilla's brother and sister-in-law and who also were associated with the Baptist Church would also be greatly appreciated.
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Robinon, Barrett
- Beeford
I am looking for any information on my ancestors who were married in Beeford, Feb. 20, 1830. Their names were Francis Robinson and Isabella Barrett. Francis was born in 1796, and Isabella in 1794. They emigrated to Ontario Canada soon afterward and purchased a 100 acre Crown Reserve property in Albion Township, Peel Co. Ontario, 30 miles north of York (Toronto).
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Trowhell 1800s
- Bempton
Looking for information on Ann Trowhell (or Trowell or Trowhill) b. Bempton 1832. May have had brothers Robert, John and Dodson. She married James Appleby in about 1850-1853 although I'm unable to find a record of it! They lived in Seamer and had 13 children.
Any info appreciated, thanks.
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Halliday
- Bempton
I am looking for any information about my husbands uncle.
Arthur Halliday (from Bradford area) and his wife Edna, she came from Bempton
He had the White Horse Pub at one time and his wife Edna had a fish and chip shop I believe
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Glenton in 1700s
- Bempton
I have Glenton ancestry,and Francis was baptised in Bempton in 1738,would like his parents/siblings if possible.Thanks
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WARD - BESWICK, EAST YORKSHIRE
- Beswick
Looking for ANY information related to WARD family in BESWICK. JACK WARD married BETSY BUTLER (Date 1900's). JACK died in BESWICK in 1900's. Any information on JACK's family very valuable. Father possibly called HARRY WARD.
Thank you.
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