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Earnshaw
I am trying to locate my great-great-grandfather; father of William Taylor Earnshaw, 1840-1886, Yorkshire.

Submitted by: Tess Earnshaw
Address: 5/13 Joaquina Street, York, WA6302, Australia
e-mail: fmlady@westnet.com.au


Earnshaw
I am looking for information/photos of any member of the Earnshaw family. My grandad, Edwin's, generation were all based in the Malham/Airton area in the early 1900s. Anything would be greatly appreciated. Phone : 01382 330280 or e-mail.

Submitted by: Jackie Mann
Email: jackiemann2@btinternet.com


Earnshaw
I am trying to trace my great, great, great grandfather William Earnshaw, his parents and his family. William Earnshaw married Ellen or Helen Smith 19.11.1788. Their children were: Mary, bap Easingwold 25.4.179; William, bap Easingwold 5.3.1793; Thomas, bap Easingwold 5.7.1797; John, bap Suncliffe 18.3.1799; Robert, bap Coxwold 13.9.1801; Helen, bap Coxwold 17.7.1803; Elizabeth, bap Coxwold 6.10.1805; Henry, bap Coxwold 27.12.1807; Richard, bap Coxwold 9.8.1809. I have traced Richard. He married Ann Hall from Coxwold (13.2.1833) and farmed Rookery Farm at Crayke. He is buried in Crayke churchyard.

Submitted by: Donald Britton
Address: 86 Springfield Avenue, Stockton on Tees, TS18 4EH


Earnshaw
I am looking for more information on my great great grandfather Eamer Earnshaw 1841 he was married to Mary Foulton 1835 they had three sons Eamer 1872, John 1874 and Spencer 1876. Or any other information in regards to the other family members.

Submitted by: Jennifer Earnshaw
Email: jearnshaw@shaw.ca


Easman
I have a definite link with Jane Bendelow, living in Wrays Yard, off William Street in Scarborough on the 1891 census. She was listed as housekeeper to William Easman, Eastman (Carman?) at that address. I would like to find out more about either of them before or after that census to confirm my family link.

Submitted by: Deborah Hoxley
e-mail: deborahoxley@tiscali.co.uk


Eastburn
I am interested in any Eastburns in West Yorkshire from the 16th to the 20th century and Hull/East Yorkshire Eastburns from 1800.

Submitted by: Bosworth
Address: 23 Orchard Way, Pocklington, East Yorkshire YO42 2EH
e-mail: cpmfbosworth@hotmail.com


Easterbrook
My great-aunt Annie Sunley was married to Herbert James Easterbrook, a hotel boots.They married in Hull and moved to Leeds. Herbert died in Hull in 1939. Can anyone throw any light on this family? Annie died in Leeds.

Submitted by: Kath Hardie
email: khardie.1@live.co.uk


Eastman
Bernard Eastman had an article printed in the Dalesman (August, sometime in the 30's) regarding trains from Hull to Little Weighton. Wonder if anyone has a copy.

Submitted by: Kathleen Beddall
Address: 5 West Close, Swinton, Malton YO17 6SZ
e-mail: kathleen@beddall3430.freeserve.co.uk


Easton
Looking for my Easton relatives from Yorkshire. Thomas
Easton Sr. born Jan.13 1799, died Feb.1876 Nassaweya Canada. Son was John Nelson Jr. Father was John Nelson Sr. Alpton, England.

Submitted by: Scott Easton
Address: LaPorte, Indiana, USA
e-mail: ScottEaston@verizon.net


Easton
I am trying to trace my fathers family. My father George Easton was born at Margrove Park in 1918. His parents were George Easton and Eva Easton nee Waller. Eva's father was John Waller and George's father was Thomas Easton. Eva died after my father was born. My father had a sister in 1914 called Ethel Easton again born at Margrove Park. If anyone can help me I would be very grateful.

Submitted by: Ruth White
Address: 13 Queens Drive Dodworth Barnsley S75 3LW
e-mail: ruthwhite56@yahoo.co.uk


Eastwood
Please help me find information on the Eastwood family from Halifax circa 1860-1900. John William Eastwood married Mary Hannah Bedford. They had Harold Eastwood in 1894. I believe that they immigrated to New South Wales, Australia against their families wishes. If you know anything about this family, please contact me. Thank you.

Submitted by: Toni Proudlock
Address: 241 Prices Circuit, Woronora NSW Auatralia 2232
email: toniproudlock@bigpond.com.au


Eccleston
I am trying to trace the history of my great grandfather who was born in Font St, Pontefract 1883 or there abouts. He was a miner, until the outbrake of WW1. He enlisted in to the 12th Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Served in Egypt then France he was wounded on the first of july 1916 his Regiment Number is 12/350. I have tried everywhere to find a picture of him but to no avail.

Submitted by: Derek Eccleston
Address: 113 Twist Lane, Leigh, Lancs WN74DW
e-mail: mcguiness@207btinternet.com


Eden
I am looking for information on my grandparents, Thomas and Annie Eden. Thomas was a carpenter. They had 5 children. My father, Ronald, was the youngestof the 5 children. I think the lived in Harrogate.
Annie who was a 'Geldart' before marriage, lived in Oakley House Burton Leonard. I think this house remained in the family for a few generations. Any information would be appreciated.

Submitted by: Joan Eden
Address: 91/1 Murray Dyer Ave, Renmark SA5341
email: jan@rrrr.com.au


Eden
Eliza Eden born c1806 East Cowton daughter of Elisabeth and Abraham Eden.
Eliza married William Wilkinson pre 1827 and their son Abraham Wilkinson born c1827 Brafferton Co Durham.
Any info greatly appreciated particularly Elisabeth's maiden name.

Submitted by: Denize Neasham
Address: Co. Durham UK
e-mail: m15sdn@aol.com


Edmanson
I have traced my Family tree back to Settrington in East Yorkshire. My Grt. Grt. Grt. Grt. Great Grandfather Richard Edmanson married Anne Bottrell on 23 February 1764 in Settrington. He died their in 1779.
I would like to know where he came from as there is no record of his birth in the Settrington parish records. There is of course the possibility that he arrived in Settrington and had his name spelt incorrectly by the Parish Clerk as there is of course a strong likelihood that he would be unable to read or write.
I am in possession of my Family Tree down from Richard if anyone is interested, but my main interest is previous to Richard

Submitted by: Ken Edmanson
Address: 8 Wood Acre Close, Long Ashes Park,Threshfield, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 5PF
e-mail: ken.edmanson@tiscali.co.uk


Edmondson
I am tracing the Edmondson family of Richmond, Yorkshire, particularly Richard and his son Thomas. They lived there around 1800 – 1860 when they moved to the Newcastle area. Any help would be gratefully received.

Submitted by: Valerie Younger
email: kenerie@hotmail.com


Edmondson
I am looking for descendants of Harold Edmondson, born at 8 Hill St. Bingley Yorkshire May 19, 1892 and Margaret Wilson, born Aberdeen, Scotland approximately 1888. They were married in London, Ontario, Canada November 1914. Harold and Maragaret had two children, a son and a daughter.

Submitted by: Joan Mercer
Address: Ontario, Canada
e-mail: jrmercer@cogeco.ca


Elders
I am currently researching my family tree and am looking for any relations out there! I am related to Amy Maria Elders (b.1897 Liverton). Her parents were Adam Elders (b.1864 Aislaby) and Jane Ann Watson (b.1860 Lealholm). Adam worked on the railways before he retired and lived in Carlin How. Amy had four brothers and one sister.

Submitted by: Natalie Corner
Address: 64 Martin Brae, Livingston, West Lothian EH54 6UT
e-mail: natalie.corner@tesco.net


Elgie
William Elgie, son of Thomas Walker Elgie and Elizabeth Pybron, was born in 1812 in Brompton by Northallerton. He married Elizabeth Pattison about 1839/1840, possibly in Brompton. Any information about this couple would be helpful.

Submitted by: Mary Anne Connell
Address: Palmerston, Ontario, Canada
e-mail: connellm@on.aibn.com


Elgie
I am researching the Elgie Family. William Elgie married Jane Walker. They lived in Brompton by North Allerton in the late 1790's and early 1800's. William and Jane had 11 children. My great, great grandfather, George Elgie married Christina Kidson in 1832 and moved to Canada. Do you know where the Elgie family lived in Brompton. Are there any Elgie families living in Brompton today?

Submitted by: Mary Anne Connell
Address: Palmerston, Ontario, Canada
e-mail: connellm@on.aibn.com


Ellerby
I am interested in any other Ellerbys in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.

Submitted by: Robert Ellerby
email: robert.ellerby@live.co.uk


Ellershaw
I am desperately trying to trace a John (known as Jack) Ellershaw. He was born in 1895 in Settle, to Robert and Sarah Ellershaw. He may well have served a term of imprisonment at HMP Lancaster, (so family rumour has it). I am led to believe that he may well have died between 1946-1954. I believe that he resided at sometime in the Crook area of Kendal. Anyone with any knowledge, please contact me.

Submitted by: Janice Evans
Address: 18 York Close, Gillow Heath, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
e-mail: janiceevans_666@hotmail.com


Ellerton
I am researching my Ellerton ancestors in North Yorkshire - full details shown on my website at: http://freespace.virgin.net/bob.ellerton
If anyone has any connections with the family please drop me a line.

Submitted by: Bob Ellerton
Address: Cambridge
e-mail: bob@ellerton.net


Elliot / Elliott
Samuel Elliot (or Elliott) and Thomas Nodder were convicted in the York Assizes 13 July 1833 aged 19, and transported to Australia 1834 for robbery on Battyes field. Samuel was born about 1814 his fathers name was William, a carrier from Woodhouse, Leeds.

Submitted by: Bruce Elliott
Address: Gooromon Ponds Road, Wallaroo, NSW 2618, Australia


Elliott
Looking for descendants of Patrick Elliott and Bridget Elliott Nee Mcgarry who were from Ireland but moved to Rotherham, Yorkshire c 1862. The family were living in the Wellgate area of Rotherham upto 1873. By 1881 and 1891 they were at 209 St Annes Road, Rotherham. By 1901 they had moved to 217 St Annes Road, Rotherham. I descend from their son James Elliott bn c 1858 Caldeon Ireland. He moved to Hartlepool in the Northeast in the shipyards. What happened to his brothers and sisters in Rotherham, who were Jane Smith Nee Elliott born tyrone c 1855 Ellen Elliott bn 1864 Rotherham, John Elliott bn c 1856 Caledon Ireland Died 1871 Rotherham, Thomas Elliott bn 1867 Rotherham, Bridget Elizabeth Elliott bn 1869 Rotherham and Alice Emily Elliott born 1873 Wellgate Rotherham.

Submitted by: Dave Ollerton
Address: 7 Denehurst Road Rochdale Lancs
e-mail: DAVID.OLLERTON@sky.com


Elliott
Does anyone know of my gt. gt. gt grandmother, Mary Elliot, born in Whitley, Yorkshire around 1820. She married Timothy Drew in London on 19.11.1848. She must have died young as she cannot be found in the 1871 census. appreciate any contributions.

Submitted by: Lynne Drew
Address: Clacton On Sea, Essex
e-mail: metfet@hotmail.com


Elliott
I have two postcards which are from my Grandfather. I also have photographs of War medals for Pte T Elliott 3-9726 West Yorkshire Regiment X2 medals. Pte W Elliott 6-10029 West Yorkshire Regiment. This relative was killed in battle or from wounds he has the two service medals and the one which states round the edge that he was killed in action. Finally my Grandfather, Pte James Davies 1535 Yorkshire and Lancs Regiment.

Submitted by: Davies
Address: 8 Upper Bathville, Armadale, West Lothian, EH48 3JX
e-mail: metfet@hotmail.com


Ellis/Dransfield
I am related to Thomas Ellis born 1807 in Darton, Yorkshire, who married Martha Dransfield. I would appreciate any help on the deaths of these two people and any other information you might have available.  Thank you in advance.

Submitted by: Isabel Lefebvre
email: Ilefebvre@telus.net


Ellis
I am trying to locate information regarding my grandfather, Edward Garnett Ellis, born around 1883. He fought in the Boer war then immigrated to New Zealand where he married Alice Jane Townsed in 1916. His mother's name was Isabella Ellen Hornby who I think married Benjamin Ellis.

Submitted by: Jennifer
Address: Nino Bixio, San Vendemiano Treviso, Italy
email: bar_venezia@hotmail.com


Ellis
I'm trying to find a Jeff Ellis who lived in Keighley, West Yorkshire circa 1977/1978. Have very little info only that he worked on an oil rig in The North Sea sometime after 1977 and has a daughter who is approx 36/37. I would greatly appreciate any information I can get !!!

Submitted by: Dawn Winter
Address: 125 Ballybeg, Waterford, Ireland
e-mail:anewdawn31@live.ie


Ellis
Please can you help me, I'm looking for David or Patrick Ellis.
My grandfather Michael Gains grew up with them whilst living within the grounds at Hellifield Peel. It would be great to hear from anyone that is familiar with the name. My great grandfather was Myers Gains.

Submitted by: Michelle Gains
Address: 14 St John Close, Bramley, Tadley, Hampshire RG26 5XF
e-mail:michellegains@yahoo.co.uk


Ellis
I am looking for any information regard a (Sarah Ann Wood/Ellis) and a (James Henry Ellis) they were married and I would really like to find out when they died for I have their marriage dates and birth dates but not their death dates. I am also looking for inheritance linking to them.

Submitted by: Michael
e-mail: amplusity@webmail.co.za


Ellis
Does anyone remember a lovely large old house called 'Green Lea' (alas no more), Greenside, Dalton, Huddersfield? It was inhabited by Joe Ellis, who lived there with his wife Polly and their four children, in the early 1900s. Also, I would like to know more about a family called Peace. George Albert, wife Mary Ann and their five daughters (two died young from TB). They came from South Shields to live near the centre of Moldgreen, Huddersfield, and were there until after the 1939-45 war.

Submitted by: Mollie Summersgill
Address: william.summersgill@btinternet.com.uk


Ellis
I am a descendant of the Ellis family of the West Riding of Yorkshire, who, at one time owned Savile Mills in Dewsbury. Samuel Ellis had a daughter, Olive, who married T W Travers, probably early in the 1900s. Olive had at least two grandchildren, Christopher and Bridget, who are probably now around 60 years old and were last known to be living in Manchester and the Lake District, respectively. If anyone can put me in touch with them I would be most grateful as I am researching the family history and the Ellis side seem to have lost touch with the Travers side.

Submitted by: Belinda Pascal
Address: 16 Brake Close, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 8BA
e-mail:rbp@rpascal.freeserve.co.uk


Ellis
I have a John H Ellis born in Haigh Darton, Yorkshire, in 1799, to Mary and Thomas Ellis. Thomas' parents were Elizabeth Johnson and Joseph Ellis from Darton. Richard Ellis was Joseph's father.
John lived in Midgley, at Midgley Farm as the Woodman. He married Charlotte Shepherd at Wakefield in about 1828 and their children were George, James, Mary, Thoms, Ann and Samuel.
Thomas Ellis was a Woodsman and they moved the family to Sheffield later on in life.
I am from John H Ellis's family and am interested in meeting up with anyone related to any of the other siblings.

Submitted by: Shelley Mitchell
Address: 52 Somerset Avenue, Narellan NSW 2567 Australia
email: mitchellshelley_ann@hotmail.com


Ellis
I am looking for information on John Ellis, who married Mary Austin in 1826, at St Peters, Leeds. Mary's father on the certificate is a William Austin. I would like to know more about these two people and their families before they married. They had six children christened at St Marks, Woodhouse, Leeds, and I know they immigrated to Australia around 1846-7. Is it possible for someone to find more info for me please.

Submitted by: Robyn Bacon
Address: PO Box 89, Humpty Doo, NT 0836 Australia
email: rasher@iinet.net.au


Ellison
I would like to know more about my gg grandfather James Ellison born c1826. He was a partner in an Iron Foundry in the Skipton area and was the builder of a large water wheel which I understand was housed inside a mill? Any information welcome.

Submitted by: Anne E. Mason
Address: 25 Godward Road, New Mills, High Peak, Derbyshire SK22 3BU
e-mail: mrsaem@hotmail.com


Elkington
Any period Elkington needed.

Submitted by: Judy Elkington
Address: Baslow, Derbyshire
e-mail: Jjupar@aol.com


Ellor
I am looking for anyone who may be descended from Maria (Martha) Ellor, (b. 1814 Denton, d. 1899) who married William Taylor b. 1834. They had seven children: Dr John Ellor Taylor; b. 1837; William Taylor b. 1840; Sarah Taylor b. 1844; Ann Taylor b. 1847; Thomas Taylor b. 1850; James Taylor (My Grandfather) b. 1852; Samuel Ellor Taylor b. 1856. For some reason the name Ellor was handed down to subsequent family as a middle name, e.g. my name is Peter Ellor Taylor.

Any information would be greatly appreciated. I particularly would like to know of William and Maria's own parentage/siblings etc. as well as of any descendants.

Submitted by: Peter Ellor Taylor
e-mail: taylor_d33@sky.com


English
I am looking for information on David Richard English born 1893 Leconfield, Beverley, East Yorkshire.
He married Rose Grainger from14 Howe Street, Acomb, York in 1915. Her date of birth was 1895.
He worked at York railway about 1930/1945.

Submitted by: David Simpson
Address: 56 Hill Veiw Penwllyn, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, Gwent NP12 2EL
email: david.simpson77@btinternet.com


English
I wonder if anyone could give me any information concerning the English family from Hunslet, Leeds. They were perambulator makers at one time and were possibly associated with the Silver Cross Works. Many thanks.

Submitted by: Joy Forbes
Address: 350 London Road, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8EE
email: joyforbes@btinternet.com


Emmerson
I am trying to find the parents of Joseph Fallas born 1818 in Hunslet, Leeds - my great great grandad and also of his wife Rachel Emmerson. Can anyone help?

Submitted by: Jane Johnson
Address: 9 Rustic Rise, Croydon North, Victoria 3136, Australia
e-mail: janeyj@primusonline.com.au


English
I am trying to find information on David Richard English Born about 1898-1905. He worked for the British Transport Police (based at the railway in York) between about 1930-1944. He may have been born in Durham, Darlington, Beverley or even York.

Submitted by: David Simpson
Address: 56 Hill View, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, Caerphilly, South Wales NP12 2 EL
email: david.simpson77@btinternet.com


Evans
I am looking for information on Charles Henry Evans born around 1899 in Hull. Son of George Robert and Mary Ellen née Taylor. Pensioned out of the army in 1918 due to loss of left eye. No other details can be found at present. Any help would be much appreciated.

Submitted by: Sue Clayton Drabble
Address: Millfield, Red Ditches Farm, Stowe, Bucks MK18 5LH
email: sueclaytondrabble@gmail.com


Ewart
Looking for desendants of William Ewart (born 1867 in Eskdalemuir). He is my grandfather Thomas's older brother. William and family settled in the Settle/Batley area of Dewsbury where William was a police sergeant. All information greatfully recieved.

Submitted by: Doreen Ewart
Address: 57 Haydon Close, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
e-mail: doreenewart@hotmail.com


Exeter
My aunt is 94 years old and would like to know if there are any relatives still living, she was adopted. Her mothers first name was May.

Submitted by: Peter Guy
Address: 9 Grover Avenue, Lancing, West Sussex BN15 9RF
e-mail: gpeter430@aol.com


Exley
My grandparents were Alice and Albert Exley. My dad is John Malcolm Exley snr and I am John Malcolm jnr. He has 2 sisters June and Sheila, and 2 brothers Garth and Brian. My grandma died in 1976 and grandad about 1959.

Submitted by: John Exley
Address: 20 Field Rd, Cinderhills, Holfirth, Huddersfield


Exley
I have a Tom Exley born 1867. He was the grandson of Frances Dennell b1810. I think his mother was Sara Frances Dennell but don't know Tom's fathers name. Can anyone please help me?

Submitted by: Margaret Hinchliffe
Address: 19 walls Crescent, Hamilton, Victoria 3300, Australia
e-mail: lesmar1@netspace.net.au


Exley
I am trying to trace my Exley family forebears in the Halifax-Elland area and my Naylor forebears in the Keighley-Skipton-Halifax areas and I would be very interested to hear from anybody with links to these surnames.

Submitted by: Mrs Betty (Naylor) Moss
Address: Beckwith Cottages, Beckwith, Harrogate, HG3 1QQ


 

 

 
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