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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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John Stalkel Hudson, Sarah Ann Esgate
- Acklam
John Stalkel Hudson Born 1862 Yorkshire, Migrated to Australia about 21st July 1883, boarded "Duke of Westminster" and arrived Brisbane 21st August 1883. Sarah Ann Esgate born 1860 sailed on same voyage with father, Thomas Farrer Esgate Born at Little Sumner 1829, mother Catherine Howard born 1831 with 4 brothers
Thomas 1854,Robert 1866, Walter 1870 and Reuben 1873. John stalkel married Sarah Ann and had 3 children Robert 1885-1960 ( my grandfather),walter 1890-1928 and Lily 1893-1971.
I would be gratefull of any further information but would at least like to know the village and part of Yorkshire they all came from.
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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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armstrong family of aldbrough
- Aldbrough
can anyone help with information on Thomas armstrong of aldbrough , tailor & parish clerk in the late 1700's
Any help would be appreciated thanks Jon
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north/padley
- Aldbrough
does any one know the family of the north/padley who live in aldbrough from the 1830. also the courtney thankyou
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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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MORRIS
- Allerthorpe
I am looking for any info on Frederick Morris who married my grandmother Sarah Mallender in worksop in 1897. His father was William Morris. That is all the info I have at the moment, as he left my grandmother about 1912 and have no trace of him after that.
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Laverack
- Allerthorpe
Ada Evelyne Laverack was my great great grandmother. Born 17 May 1861 Allerthorpe to Auniss Laverack. Her father although not stated on the birth certificate was stated on her marriage certificate to my great great grandfather as Charles Oxtoby. They were both only 16 when Ada was born and Ada was brought up by her grandparents in George's Cottage Allerthorpe. If anyone has any other info regarding this I'd be very grateful.
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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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Jackson of Arnold
- Arnold
I am trying to locate families of George Jackson and Rosanna Forbes.They lived at Arnold, and their children, Harry, James, Robert, Tom,Frank,George,Annie, Alice, Nora were all born at Long Riston or Arnold, George was my grandfather. The children were born between 1872 and 1890. As far as I know , they all stayed in the area. Any help would be appreciated
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Jacksons of Arnold East Yorkshire
- Arnold
I am looking for information regarding the above mentioned family. The family were farmers from this area. My great grandfather x 3 was robert, his son Benjamin was my great grandfather x 2 his son William was my great grandfather and his son Stanley my grandad. Any information would be gratefully accepted
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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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Cliff Lane Atwick
- Atwick
Hello I'm interested in the history of Yule Lodge Cliff Lane Atwick. It was also known as The Haven before changing its name. I know that the name changed because a Mr and Mrs Christmas lived there! I'd be grateful of any info, does anyone know about the houses which have gone to the sea?
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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Turner family of Barlby
- Barlby
Seeking info about the family of farmer Thomas Turner (c1783-1861) who moved from Hatfield near Doncaster to farm in Barlby c1830. He was married to Nancy Pattrick (c1789-1856) from Thorne and had children: William 1808 (married to Ellen/Helen Brewer from Barlby); Elizabeth 1811 (living in Finningley married to butcher George Chester); Thomas 1813 (married to Mary Ann Sampson & later her sister Charlotte); Hannah 1815 (married to Samuel Barrass, a keelman); Mary Ann 1818(emigrated to USA with husband Jonathan Quarton from Osgodby) and Charlotte 1820(married to Joseph Vollans from Church Fenton). Family returned to Doncaster area after suicide of Nancy at the age of 66 in January 1856. Which local papers may have carried accounnts of the tragedy? Any help gratefully received
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Barlby Burial
- Barlby
I am trying to find where my great-great grandfather (Charles Chilvers) was buried. I know he died in Barlby in 1935. Can anyone help?
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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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Boldan family
- Barmby on the Marsh
Robert and Jane Boldan lived in Barmby on the Marsh round about 1843, they are on the 1871 census. They had a daughter, my greatgrandmother who was called Sarah Askham. I think that the Boldan family came from nearby Asselby.
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