Wadby/Waudby
I am looking for a Robert Wadby or Waudby born in 1801 and married Sarah Tate in 1826. He is my great-great-grandad. His son Thomas, born in 1829, married Susannah Schofield in 1854. He may be from Cambridge and then he moved to Bradford. Any help will be gratefully received.
Submitted by: Jean Cartwright
Address: 8 Hew Clews, Great Horton, Bradford BD7 4RF
email: jean.cartwright@tesco.net
Waddington
I would like information on Richard Waddington. He appears on the 1841 Census as 30 years old and his wife is called Martha. They were living at Pikely Fields Farm, Bracewell. I would love to trace his marriage and his birth.
Submitted by: Pauline Devanney
email: paulinedevanney@googlemail.com
Waddy
I am a decendent of Sir Richard Waddy. My grandfather is Albert Wilfred Waddy
(Born 1881, Cardif Wales). His father was John Turner Waddy and Sir Richard
Waddy was his brother. I have family geneology written by Percy L Waddy
and John Leonard Waddy which goes back to 1066. Please email me so that we
may continue this quest. You can read my published military stories on the
Legion.ca website and my father (deceased) Robert Vicent Waddy.
Submitted by: Allan Waddy
Address: Duncan, British columbia Canada
Email: aceinvsec@shaw.ca
Waddy
I am trying to find the ancestors of Richard Waddy, 1734-1813, who is buried
at Nunmonkton, Yorkshire, and was for 40 years master of the charity school there.
His wife, Jane's, dates are 1740-1826. I know quite a lot about Richard Waddy's
descendants, of whom I am one, but nothing about his antecedents, and it would
help solve a family mystery if I could find out who his father was, and where
he was born? I have now lived in Yorkshire for 2 years, but haven't come across
any Waddys so far! Anybody out there?
Submitted by: Mrs Mary Brill
Address: High Hall Cottage, 1 Castlegate, Kirkbymoorside, York, YO62 6BH
Email: mary.brill@btinternet.com
Wade
My grandfathers name was Jack Wade. Married to Doris Train. They lived
at 9 Cammidge Street, Withernsea, East Yorkshire. They had 3 children - Peter,
Derek and my mother, Doreen.
Doris died the year my first son was born in 1981. Jack died several years before
this.
Submitted by: Debby Picot
Address: Le Petit Coin, La Rue Du Nord, Trinity, Jersey JE3 5AH
Email: peterpicot@localdial.com
Wade
/ Shaw
Any information on the ancestors of Jack Wade of Huddersfield, born 1910, or
Evelyn Shaw of Huddersfield, born 1912?
Submitted by: Jennifer Lornie (nee Wade)
Address: 13 Forrester Street, Forbes NSW, Australia
Email: jlornie2002@yahoo
Wade
I am looking for more information on Frank Wade who is born in 1844 but i would like a bit more information on him. He lived in Horbury and had a son called William
Submitted by: Rebecca Fenney(nee Barnett)
Email: becci_fenney@hotmail.co.uk
Wade
I am looking for information on Frank Wade, born in Yorkshire in 1872, married to Mary and had a daughter called Alice. I believe he may have lived in Australia.
Submitted by: Rachel Agourakis
email: rachel@travelprofessionals.co.uk
Wagener
Could anyone help me with any information about my grandparents who lived in Keighly from about 1900-1940. My grandad was a dentist, John Harman Wagener, and Grandma, Marian Louisa, was a dental mechanic. She died in the mid 1940s. They lived in a grand house called 'Aire View' where he also practiced his dentistry. This house was bought by the headmaster of Bingley Grammer school at the time. They had six children: Otto, Raven, Roland, Noel (my father), Enid and Mona, who have all now passed on. There are stories in our family about Danish origins and we really don't know where the name Wagener comes from. Grandad studied in America at Yale and/or Harvard. He was also a Diamond Sculls in the Henley regatta.
If anyone knows anymore about them or the old house I would dearly appreciate if you could let me know.
Submitted by: Tina Wagener
email: tina@bancroft.co.za
Wager
I am trying to find out more about the Wager family from Hunslet. John Wager,
my great, great, great grandfather, married Sarah, born about 1810 in Hunslet.
They had 2 daughters whom I have found: Rebeckah, born 1833, and Hannah, born
1835. I'd be delighted to receive any information about the family.
Submitted by: Andy Thain
Address: HG4 5AG
Email: AndyandHeatha@aol.com
Wagstaffe
I am trying to find both my greatgrandfathers Edwin Wagstaffe married
Mary Radcliff they lived in 1 Albert Terrace, Doncaster in 1916.
Not sure when married. Also George Prince lived at 5 Kimberley
St, llkley, Wharfedale in 1919 and was married to Edith Brown
not sure what date. If any one know anything please contact
me. My nan was the late Florence Mary Wagstaffe nee Prince.
Submitted by: Tracey Sutton
Address: 247 West Street, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 3HU
e-mail: sutton193@btinternet.com
Wagstaff
I am seeking information regarding George Henry Wagstaff of Mexborough. Married to Hannah Wagstaff (née Cramp) Butchers. Their children included Frederick, Harry, Harold, Martha May (Dolly), John James and Authur. George Henry died aged 34 after falling from a horse. What was his profession? Did he have brothers/sisters and who were his parents?
Submitted by: Tim Wagstaff
Address: Tickhill, Doncaster
email: tjw1309@aol.com
Wagstaff
I'm searching for any Wagstaff farmers pre 1960's from Station Road in Royston.
I believe they owned a semi with farmland attatched. Any info would be appreciated.
If I remember correctly they lived at 59 Station Road, Royston, South Yorkshire.
Submitted by: Beverley Hey
Email: hbvrl@aol.com
Wagstaff
I was given old photographs and recently had one person identified as Tommy Taylor,
a well known local Rugby Player. I am curious to know how, or if, he was connected
with my Wagstaff family as the photo was amongst momentos from my uncle Harold
Ferguson Wagstaff (from Fitzwilliam).
I also need help with family members that I did not know existed
until I began my family research. Family of James Wagstaff & Mary
Ann Price: Henry 1890 (my grandfather), Percy 1892, James Cyril
1894*, Harold 1896*, Charles W 1898*, Herbert Redvers 1900*,
(the latter * names are new to me.) Can any one help with information.
Henry married Florence Violet Ferguson and they lived at Railway
Terrace in Fitzwilliam. Sons Harold and Herbert.
Submitted by: Anne McDonald
Address: 8 Melody St, Jamboree Heights, Brisbane, Queensland 4074 Australia
Email: lucyribbons@optusnet.com.au
Wagstaff
/ Webster / Winter
Searching for Wagstaff; Webster and Winter in the Silkstone / Dodworth area
in the early 1800s. Also James Wagstaff married Ellen Denton in 1829 in Barnsley.
Anyone share my interest?
Submitted by: Anne McDonald
Address: 8 Melody St, Jamboree Heights, Brisbane, Queensland 4074 Australia
Email: lucyribbons@optusnet.com.au
Wainwright
I am trying to locate more information on Charlotte Wainwright, born 1802 in Castleford, Yorkshire. She got married to Charles Smith in 1832. I'm trying to locate her parents names, siblings, etc. Thank you.
Submitted by: RB Smith
Address: Serenity Lane, Newburgh, NY 12550
email: onebeep@aol.com
Wainwright
Looking for information on Elsie Wainwright born about 1900, married
Edmund Hollond 1915 and died 1935. Parents unknown - siblings Thomas
(Tom) born after 1900 and Kitty born before 1895. Yorkshire/ Saxmundham.
Submitted by: Linda Allanson
Address: P O Box 1772, Thabazimbi 0308, South Africa
Email: lallanson@telkomsa.net
Wainwright
I am trying to trace my grandadad Harold Wainwright. DOB 24-04-1911 who married
Esther May Griffiths probably in the 1930's at Barnsley Register office.
Submitted by: Wendy Austin
Address: 18 Egerton Street, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire HX6 2LX
Email: wendyaustin176@btinternet.com
Waite
I am looking for anyone who may have a photograph of the Highfields Road Stead Buildings in Hemsworth, Pontefract, around 1890. Members of my tree lived there in that year – Thomas Waite and his family from Farmborough, Somerset.
If you could send a copy by email, it would be greatly appreciated.
Submitted by: Pat
email: ol_man_emu@bigpond.com
Walker
I am trying to find details for Elizabeth Walker (born Gomersal?) and David Berry. They had a son, Samuel Walker born 1801 Gomersal, West Yorkshire. Registered Birstall Parish Church. The date of the christening was 31 October 1802 – listed as Samuel Walker, mother Elisabeth Putative, father David Berry.
Submitted by: Patrick Walker
email: patwalker64@hotmail.co.uk
Walker
Does anyone have information about Rose Walker née Dalglish (Bent?) (Brown?). She was a war bride from Australia and arrived in 1946 (aged 15yrs). Her last know residence was possible Leopold, Beecroft, or Leeds. She possible married a Bill/ William Walker and she had two sons and four daughters left on the Fairsea in 1957 when she was ten weeks pregnant. Two daughters were left behind.
Rose may have worked as a cook at the Coach and Horses.
I am seeking the paternity of John Walker born in Australia in 1957 (possibly Jamaican decent?).
Anything would be helpful.
Submitted by: Walker
email: nwallac1@our.ecu.edu.au
Walker
I am looking for information on Mabel Elizabeth Walker who left for Canada in 1928 with a 7 year old daughter, Muriel. She was 32 when she left so her birthdate would be around 1896.
This is my father's side of our family and I have had no luck tracking his mother or father.
Submitted by: Edythe Ward
email: eward@nearnorthcustoms.com
Walker
I am seeking information on Richard and Matthew Walker. They both boarded the immigrant ship 'Thomas & William', leaving the port of Scarborough in April 1774 bound for Nova Scotia. Richard and Matthew both list their occupations as Farmers and as both coming from Yorkshire; it's a possibility they are brothers or are related. Richard lists his age as 33 (born abt 1741); Matthew is 24 (born abt 1750). Richard notes his reason for immigrating as "Going to seek for better employ" and Matthew notes his reason as "All the small farms taken into large ones in his Parish, could not get Bread". I have hit a Nova Scotia brick wall with my oldest paternal grandfather, Matthew Walker, who was born about 1762 (birthplace unknown). I am trying to determine his parents and think either immigrants Richard or Matthew might be related. I would welcome any insight/information/help on the time frame in question.
Submitted by: Jane Walker MacNeil
Address: Nova Scotia
email: mj.macneil@gmail.com
Walker
I am seeking ancestors (in the Whitby area or elsewhere) of master mariner Capt Matthew Walker (born Whitby 1827) who married Elizabeth Jane Breckon in Hartlepool in 1853 and sailed to Australia in 1855, settling a few years later in the Burrum district of Queensland. I am especially interested in his ancestral relationship (if any) to Capt John Walker of Grape Lane,Whitby.
Submitted by: Colin Walker
Address: 130 Sandy Creek Road, Kilcoy, Queensland, Australia 4515
email: colmar@harboursat.com.au
Walker
I am searching for relatives of Samuel Sharp Walker (1834-1870), Joseph Walker (1836-1901), David Frederick Walker (1838-1910), Mathew Henry Walker (1845-1916). They are all sons of Matthew and Mercy Long Walker of Yorkshire.
Submitted by: Linda Brandt
email: frenchlaceroses@yahoo.com
Walker
I am looking for any information on William Walker born in Roos, East Yorkshire in 1879. Also looking for information on his father, also William, born in 1846.
Submitted by: D Walker
Address: 16 Main Street, Bishop Wilton, York YO42 1RX
email: de.ma.walker@googlemail.com
Walker
Seeking descendants of Walker family group starting with John Walker
born 1786 at Rothwell married Hanniah Brown of Armley (son of
Benjamin born Rothwell 1761), Reuben Walker born Armley 1838
married Faith Hudson, his son John Brown Walker born Armley
1868, his son Josiah Walker born Armley 1904 married Grace Duxbury,
his son Christopher Walker born Kirkstall 1938, his son Matthew
born California 1968.
Submitted by: Christopher W. Walker
Address: 4427 E. Spring Street, Orange Ca. 92869 USA
Email: walkerofengland@aol.com
Walker
We are researching my wife's family Walker from Stockton. Would
appreciate any information on Robert Walker who married Bridget
Hassett in 1930. He had sisters named Lottie and Vera and a brother
Fred (Stonemason). We suspect Robert was born around 1911. His
mothers name was Annie.
Submitted by: Ron Healey
Address: Australia
e-mail: healeyau@bigpond.net.au
Walker
I am looking for anyone by the name of Pollard after 1880 in Dewsbury
and George Walker b c 1816 in Dewsbury.
Submitted by: Dawn Pollard
Address: Doncaster
e-mail: dawnpollard@aol.com
Walker
I'm looking for ancestors of John Walker, born about 1860's in
Northamptonshire, England. They are the Walker's shoe company
in England. Also Jimmy Walker is a relative of his, the former
Mayor of New York City. He came to New Jersey and married Eunice
Tryon on the 29th of May 1882.
Submitted by: Gregory C Boardman
Address: 1932 E Colonial Dr, Chandler, AZ 85249
Email: gboardman60@hotmail.com
Walker
I am looking for ancestry of George Walker my ggrandfather
born in Beilby, Seaton Ross parish in 1820. Emigrated to the USA
in about 1829. Had an older brother John Walker already in US.
I do not know parents names or what are believed to have been 4
other siblings that never left England. I need some kind of start
to trace this ancestry.
Submitted by: Fred Walker
Address: 2906 Eisenhower, Ames, Iowa USA
Email: fredarl@yahoo.com
Walker
Looking for Elsie & Gladys Walker single never married bc1883
+or- a few years from Baildon, Yorks area, also possible brother
called Basil. Cousins of Mabel Grace Blakey (married name Carr)
Possible neices of Sarah Walker bc 1851 (married name Carr) all
from Yorkshire area. Any info on them & their parents gratefully
received, I cannot find them anywhere in the census or BMD.
Submitted by: Caroline Street
Email: hughstreet@hotmail.com
Walker
Still looking for my great great grandfather Robert Walker who
married Annie Holmes and then went to USA Bucks county Pensylvania
where in 1827 they had my great grandfather Samuel Marion Walker.
Any help?
Submitted by: Jane Dean
Address: 3 charlotte Place, Beacon Hill, Sydney, Australia
Email: deanrj@bigpond.net.au
Walker
I am trying to race my family tree. My great grandfather was Samuel Marion Walker
who was born in 1827 in Bucks County Pensylvania. His father was Robert Walker
of (I think) Whitby. Robert Walker married Annie Holmes. He finally died in
Bathurst NSW Australia in 1857. Can anyone help??
Submitted by: Jane Dean
Address: 3 Charlotte Place, Beacon Hill, Sydney, NSW Australia
Email: deanrj@bigpond.com.au
Walker
I am looking for ancestors of great grandfather Fred Walker b: 1859 in the Selby
area (?). He married Elizabeth Midgley. I think his father was Thomas b: abt.
1813 but am not sure. Any help would be appreciated.
Submitted by: Janet Adey
Email: jmadey@hotmail.com
Walker
Can anyone help with locating the ancestors of Robert Walker from the Harrogate
area. Born about 1854-5, Went to New Zealand around 1875 where he worked as
a sawyer.
Submitted by: Bryan Walker
Address: 60 Weaver St, Whangarei 0112 New Zealand
Email: b.r.walker@xtra.co.nz
Walker
I am looking for information on my paternal grandparents and great grandparents.
Any info on Patrick Walker or Elsie Walker both in Sheffield. Ended life
in Intake area S12. Thanks
Submitted by: Leah Atkinson
Address: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE10
Email: glenandleah@fumes.fsnet.co.uk
Walker
I am searching for relatives, descendants of Samuel and Elsie Walker formerly
of 16 Palm Street, Sheffield. I am the child of Samuel's sister Edith who came
to Canada in 1914. I know there was a son named Clifford Walker. Perhaps he
could contact me.
Submitted by: Lucy L. Landry
Address: 515 Darcy Drive, Strathroy, Ontario N7G 4L1
Email: lllucyl@yahoo.com
Walker
I am looking for any information from anyone who knew the Walker family who lived at Clairmont, Main Street, Garforth, Near Leeds. This was my fathers home. He had one brother, Gus Walker, and his father was Geroge Walker and wife was Josephine.
I know my father was baptised at Garforth or Kippax Church, his name was John James Rolph Walker born 14.12.1909. I do hope some one can help.
Submitted by: Gillian Fiona Passingham née Walker
Address: 8 Peewit Hill, Ursledon, Southampton SO31 8BL
email: fionapacker@aol.com
Walker
I am seeking ancestors of Matthew Walker, born 1827 in Whitby, and Elizabeth Jane Breckon, born 1827 in Whitby. They married in Hartlepool in 1853 and then left for Australia, settling in the Burrum area of Queensland.
Submitted by: Ray Thomas
email: hrat@optusnet.com.au
Walker
I am looking for relatives of William Walker born 1808 in Yearsley, married to Mary who was born in 1807; they were both born in Yorkshire. They had Henry born 1836, William born 1840 in Ampleforth and David born 1842. Young William had five children that I know of: Mary-Ann born Ampleforth 1867, David Frederick born Byland Abbey 11/11/1868 (my grandfather), Sarah born 1870 Byland Abbey, William born 1872 and Elliot born 1877. David Frederick left for South Africa in about 1890 (Natal and then Rhodesia), and married Eliza Jane Watkins (of Watkins family (Francis) of Whitby). I was born of Frederick David's youngest son, Eric Maurice, in 1951.
Submitted by: Chris Walker
Address: Upton, Chester, Cheshire
email: chrisxafrica@gmail.com
Walker
I am looking for information on Frederick William Walker. He was my grandfather, a farmer/dairyman from Calverly West Yorks.
Submitted by: Ian Walker
email: ian142@blueyonder.co.uk
Walker
I am looking for information on Harry Walker, son of Isaac Henry Walker and Catherine neé Daley or Daly. He was born about 1908 in the Tong Street area of Bradford. They were on Metcalfe Street in 1911 but I have found no trace since then. Harry's sister Beatrice and step brothers William Thomas and Douglas are all well known to family. Any information or connection would be appreciated.
Submitted by: Damian Walker
Address: 70 High Street, Cranfield, Bedford MK43 0DF
email: damian.walker@virgin.net
Walker/Saville
I am looking for the correct maiden name of wife to George WALKER. George b 1837 in Lepton, d after 1869. M to Rebecca/Rebekah either BROADHEAD OR BACKHOUSE. Rebecca was b abt 1831 in Garforth. They had 6 children: Alfred b @1857; Thomas b @1861; Elizabeth (my line) b 1862; Harriet b @1865; Ellen b @1867; & George b @1869, all b in Leeds. Elizabeth m Benjamin SAVILLE, & she died 1942 in Pudsey.
If these are your ancestors please contact me to collaborate!
Submitted by: Kris Burrill
Address: Clarkston, MI, USA
e-mail: kgjburrill@aol.com
Walkington
Looking into the history of Strickland Walkington from Goathland -
any connections welcome.
Submitted by: John Anthony Walkington
Address: hauptstrasse 29, D-57610 Ingelbach, Germany
Email: walkington-john@t-online.de
Waller
I am looking for the parents of James Waller, born 1784 and died in 1836 in Skeeby, North Yorkshire. He was married to Eleanor and they had three children: Francis, Elizabeth and Joseph.
Submitted by: Ralph Kell
Address: 2 Lord Hyndley Terrace, Copley Bp. Auckland Co. Durham DL13 5NB
email: ralph.kell@yahoo.co.uk
Waller
We just found out we are related to Mr. John Waller married to
Elizabeth Rowbottom, he worked in the mine. My great grandmother
was Mary Waller born March 2 1894, in Stanghow she had a son
Bernard William Waller in Guisborough on July 1 1911 out of Wedlock,
and don't know his fathers name. We are looking for any information
about the Wallers or Rowbottoms.
Submitted by: Janet Martin
Address: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Email: jmartin@gsacrd.ab.ca
Waller
Our grandfather was born Bernard William Waller, July 1, 1911,
in Skelton, his mother (17) was Mary Waller, his father on birth
certificate is unknown. Mary is the daughter of John Waller from
Margrove, England. We would like to find out Bernard's father's
name.
Submitted by: Jan
Address: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Email: jmartin@gsacrd.ab.ca
Waller
I was born and bred at Todmoden but in the late C19 the family were living
in Sowerby Bridge. My g.g.g.f. John Waller was married at Halifax P. Ch
but he had been born at Giggleswick in 1806. His grandfather Joshua Waller
was said to be of Clapham when he married at Horton in Ribblesdale in 1750.
He should have been baptised C1718 but I have been unable to find the evidence
in parish registers.
Submitted by: John Dennett Waller
Address: Les Buissons, Valongis, Alderney GY9 3YW
Waller
Charles Waller was born in Long Riston, East Yorkshire about
1860 according to census but I can find no trace of him in the parish
records of that time or in the GRO. He married Eliza Wilson of Hutton
Cranswick in 1889 when he claimed to live in Middleton. His father
is recorded as being William Waller, an agricultural labourer. Charles
was also a farm servant. Has anyone else studied the Wallers of East
Yorkshire? Charles and Eliza's son, George William, was my husband's
grandfather.
Submitted by: Ruth Waller
Address: Old Mill Farm, North Wheatley, Nottinghamshire DN22 9DR
Waller
Irish-born Thomas Hannah married Helen Waller on 22 Feb 1831 at St Peter's, Leeds, Yorkshire. The couple had a son, Cloud Edmund Hannah, christened 8 July 1833, at St Peter's, Leeds. Helen was born about 1806, presumably in the Leeds area. Any information on the Waller family of Leeds would be welcome, as I have nothing to work with other than the name.
Submitted by: Frank Early
Address: Johannesburg, South Africa
email: franklyn@tiscali.co.za
Wallis
Does anyone have any information on the Wallis family from Sinnington
or Keldholme. I am researching my paternal ggg/grandfather born
1786 and married to Ann Dowker.
Submitted by: Roseanne Perry
Email: perrytops@btinternet.com
Wallis
I am seeking information on Andrew Wallis (born 1825/6) and Christiana Wallis (born 1832/33), the children of Elizabeth Wallis. Elizabeth later married William Webster (Feb 1839).
Submitted by: Rob Webster
email: raascvietvet@gmail.com
Walshaw
I have had for quite a long time a request in this column relating to a Brenda
Walshaw with only one reply. I am now asking if anyone knows of her late uncle
Samuel Walshaw. He was born in 1898 and his parents were Wilson and Ellen nee
Whittaker. I do not know if he married but if he did there may be family still
in and around Huddersfield or possibly the Kirkheaton area.
Submitted by: Trevor Berry
Address: 11 Hellyer Street, Macandrew Bay, Dunedin, New Zealand
Email: berryfam1@xtra.co.nz
Walton
I am just starting to trace my grandfathers relatives. His
name was Alex Walton and he was originally from Aberford but
lived in the Whitley Bridge area for
a lot of his life. His father was Edwin or Edmund ad he was married to Nora
Easting from Hessle. Any
links would be great. Thanks
Submitted by: Sue
e-mail: sueray@btinternet.com
Wandesforde
Sydney Albert Wandesforde was a schoolmaster in West Yorkshire from about 1920-1948. Does anyone have any information about where he worked, or any other memories about him or his family?
Submitted by: Edna Stephens
email: edna.stephens@thersagroup.com
Ward
I am looking for members of the Ward family who are related to the Trevor family (circa WW1) when a Ward changed his name to Trevor and came to Canada.
Submitted by: Robin Toupin
Address: 70 Evansmeade Manor NW Calgary Alberta Canada
email: retoupin@gmail.com
Ward
I'm looking for any information about the Wards of Laughton Common and possibly the Rotherham area. My father was Henry Joseph Ward born 10th Dec 1930 and lived at 19 Hangmans Lane. My grandfather was called Joseph Ward and also lived at number 19 Hangmans Lane.
Submitted by: Malcolm Ward
Address: 90 Ulverston Road, Dalton in Furness, Cumbria LA15 8EY
email: malcolmward269@btinternet.com
Ward
I am searching for ancestors/descendents of John Ward, Timber Merchant, born in Wakefield in 1813. He married Mary Ann Herring, born 1809 at Askern. Their son, George Henry Ward, was Station Master at Collingham, near Leeds.
Submitted by: Alan Ward
Address: 2 Church Hill, Easingwold, North Yorkshire
email: ad.ward@tiscali.co.uk
Ward
I am trying to find any more details on my great-great-grandfather George Ward, born about 1816 in Sheffield, died about 1876 in Sheffield. He moved down to the London area and married Lydia May in April 1864 in Lewisham. I know of descendants but not ancestors of his, apart from his father called John Ward, but don't know anything else.
Submitted by: Cressida Marshall
email: cressclive@onetel.com
Ward
Help is requested on the subject of William Ward, wife Elizabeth and son Moses. I am interested in family details concerning their life before their immigration to Nova Scotia, Canada aboard the Two Friends, March 7, 1774, sailing from the port of Hull, UK.
Before their immigration, the family is believed to have been tenant farmers in the Yorkshire area. Documents suggest that due to rent increases by their landlord, presumably because of farmland enclosure practices, the family accepted the risks of removing themselves to Nova Scotia. As the family were presumably farmers, I believe records of lease holdings from period manors, taxation records, etc. are key to this search. Other suggestions of documents and their sources are acceptable reasons to reply to this request.
This immigration movement locally referred to in Nova Scotia as Lt. Governor Michael Franklin of Nova Scotia initiated ?The Yorkshire Immigration?.
Submitted by: Andrew Ward
Address: Nova Scotia, Canada
email: andrewward100@hotmail.com
Ward
I am looking for information about some ancestors who were innkeepers in Pateley Bridge around 1851 – John Lowther Ward and his mother Mary and father John.
Their daughter Harriet married my GGGGGGG-grandfather. I would like to know which inn they had. My Fisher GGGGGGG-grandfather was a brewer from Ripon so far as I can tell.
Any information would be appreciated.
Submitted by: Ann Williams neé Fisher
email: ann_williams1999@hotmail.com
Ward
I am searching for any information and would like to hear from
any or relatives of my grandfather Alfred Ward who immigrated to
New Zealand. Alfred's father was Thomas Ward born 1860 in Stafford.
I think he was an engine driver. He married Elizabeth Jolliffe
from Botherton. They had 4 children Mark, Alfred, Herbert and Leonard
all born in Normanton.
Submitted by: Bronwyn Skinner
Address: PO Box 131, Jannali NSW 2226, AUSTRALIA
e-mail: abebron@idx.com.au
Ward
I am searching for information concerning the birth records, marriage
record, or place of residence prior to the immigration to North
America. Several sites confirm their passage information, but
particulars of the years prior to leaving for Nova Scotia is
presently unknown to me.
Submitted by: Andrew Ward
Address: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
e-mail: andrewward100@hotmail.com
Ward
Looking for information on George Maurice, Dorothy and Nellie Ward.
Born between 1910-1916 to Charles and Gertrude Charlotte (nee
Blanchard) Ward. Living in the Sharrow, Ripon area at that time.
My mother Marjorie was their half sister ,born to Gertrude in
1917.
Submitted by: Cyndy
Address: 103 Howards Lane, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 1ES
e-mail: cyndyanddavid@hotmail.com
Ward
I am trying to find any information on William G Ward (Mayor of
Nottingham 1871/72), recently my Grandmother (married name
Lee) died and in her belongings was a book of photographs dated
1870. The only photograph with a name on it is that of William
Ward although I believe that all of the photographs are of
that family. I am not sure how these photographs have come
to be in my possession, I believe that many years ago a relative
of mine (surname Tatum?) either came from the Ward family or
married into the Ward family. Any information would be fantastic
as I would like to return the photographs to someone who would
probably enjoy them more than myself.
Submitted
by: Charlotte Lee
e-mail: lottielee@btinternet.com
Ward
I am trying to find information about John and Sarah Ward. In 1860
John was working in Sheffield as a brick setter. Sarah died in
about 1851. Her maiden name may have been Bocock / Boocock or Greer
/ Grear.
Any help would be appreciated.
Submitted by: Nellie Hewat
e-mail: nhewat@iprimus.com.au
Ward
Interested in any family named Ward from Slingsby in the 1800.
Submitted by: Stanley Ward
Address: West vancouver, Canada
e-mail: stanw_ca@yahoo.com
Ward
I am looking for information on the Sheffield family from the Huttons
Ambo/Malton area. William Sheffield (b. 1762) married Sophia
Ward (b. 1762). They had several children. My ancestor is their
son, Thomas B Sheffield (b. 1797). He emigrated to the US (first
Kentucky, later New York) about 1819. His oldest brother was
William Sheffield (b. 1787). He stayed in Yorkshire and was a
surgeon. He eventually moved to Farmanby. Thomas had a sister,
Sophia Sheffield (b. 1799), who also emigrated to New York. She
never married and became a naturalized US citizen (fairly rare
for a woman at that time). Her occupation on a US census is listed
as "lady". Another brother (? unsure of their relationship),
Richard H Sheffield (b. 1789), came to New York around 1819.
Another sister, Elizabeth Sheffield (b. 1791) married a William
Robinson (b. 1786) and emigrated to New York with their 6 children.
Another sister, Sarah Sheffield (b. 1793) married a Robert Sutton
(b. 1790). They stayed in Yorkshire, but their children emigrated
to New York.
To the best of my knowledge, this family was associated
with the parish church of St. Michaels, Old Malton. Any info would
be greatly appreciated. I'm hoping to make a trip to Yorkshire
from the US next summer. I'd love to have a firm grasp of where
to start my research.
Submitted by: Michelle Sheffield Florence
Address: 6078 Branchwood Dr, Lake Worth, Fl 33467, USA
e-mail: mflorenc@bellsouth.net
Ward
I am trying to find details of the Ward's who were from the Farndale
area of North Yorkshire (My Great Grandfather was William born
1852 died 1929 buried at Church Houses). Any information will be
appreciated.
Submitted by: Keith Dorrington
e-mail: kdorrington@blueyonder.co.uk
Ward
Am looking for my Wards originally from Newark, Notts. James Ward
head, born Newark, Nottingham. Maria Ward wife, born Tugby, Leicester.
Charles Henry son, scholar, born Newark, Nottingham. Mary Ann
Dau scholar, born Newark, Nottingham.
Alfred Ward born Scarborough. George Edward son, born Scarborough.
James and Maria married 1854 in Leicester and moved to Scarborough
after 1861, after a brief return to Newark, James being a fishmonger
by trade. Mary Ann married John Robinson. Alfred married Emma Beach.
George married Isabella White.
Submitted by: Elaine Ward
Address: Nottingham
e-mail: bothfeet40@yahoo.co.uk
Ward
We are trying to trace our family so if anyone has any information about the
three Ward brothers (one being Jack) killed on Dent Viaduct in the approximately
the 1930's or any other members of the family. My father was William
and my mother was Elizabeth (Cokell). Also if there is anyone that has
any information about the family name of Cokell please contact me.
Submitted by: Charlie Ward
Address: 31 Highfield Road, Carnforth Lancs LA5 9BE
e-mail: cward31high@aol.com
Ward
I am looking for my ancestors in the Thornton Watlass, Patrick Brompton (Newton
le Willows) area my Great granfather was Robert Ward his wife was called Sarah,
they lived in Watlass in 1868 where thier first son was born Joseph, by 1871
they were living in Newton le Willows, my grandfather was born there in 1871,
his name was William Thomas, there were two further sons born there francis
who was born in 1879, and Robert who was born in 1880. I would be extemely
grateful if anyone from that area can shed any light on my family.
Submitted by: Mr Ken Ward
Address: No 2 Ferndale Close, Oldham, Lancs, OL4 5NL
e-mail: kenwardgem@yahoo.co.uk
Ward
I am interested in contacting any Ward family members associated with Slingsby
church in the North Riding.
Submitted by: Stan Ward
Address: Canada
e-mail: stanw@smartt.com
Ward
I am looking for any ancesters of Ada Allan nee WARD she mmarried Joseph Allan november 1863 her father was Benjamin Ward born at Esingwold lived in Thormanby N Yorks her mother was called Octavia she was born at Thirkleby I would love to hear from anyone.
Submitted by: Roz Jones
e-mail: rozanddavejones@btinternet.com
Ward
I am looking for information on a Ward family. These Wards were originally from Farndale but became farmers in Spaunton. Thomas Ward and Ann Bolton were married in 1725. They had a son, John, in 1732, who married Mercy Shepherdson in 1783. They had seven children before John died in 1797. They were a Quaker family and although I have some further information there is more I would like to verify.
Submitted by: Kay Tovey
Address: The Croft, Jewitt Lane, Collingham LS22 5BA
email: kaytovey2@tiscali.co.uk
Ward
My great-grandfather, George Ward, was born in 1868, I think in Millgate, Selby, Yorkshire. (I believe his birth was not registered until 1882). He married Annie Drury on 26 Nov 1898 and they came to Australia with their daughter, Adelaide May Ward. I believe his parents may have been John Ward who was married to Elizabeth Hobman.
I can find no information on George Ward's death in Australia and believe he may have been deported back to England after the death (suicide or murder?) of his wife, Annie Drury. Can anyone help?
Submitted by: Terri Brown
Address: 32 Grange Road, Grange Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 4051
email: kennterri@hotmail.com
Wardell/Collier
I am trying to piece together my family tree which seems to have its roots in North Yorkshire, Roesdale, Farndale, Sleightholmedale and Bransdale. Any anecdotal information would be helpful.
Submitted by: Mike Wardell
Address: Victoria, Australia
email: wardell@dcsi.net.au
Wardle
I am trying to trace the whereabouts of my cousin Adrian Wardle formally from
Barnsley. I am the daughter of Leslie and Ethel.
Submitted by: Angela Fearns
Address: 53 Laithes Lane, Smithies, Barnsley
e-mail: afearns10@hotmail.com
Warley
I am searching for any information on Henry Warley who married Jane Hillaby,
they had a daughter Mary born 1851 Nafferton, Mary married George Williamson
date unknown. I would love to hear from anyone who is researching this family.
Submitted by: Maree Hepton
Address: P/O 306, Bungendore, 2621 NSW Australia
Email: belliott@pcug.org.au
Waterhouse
Ellen Waterhouse married my great great grandfather George Firth
in 1838 in Dewsbury Yorkshire. They had six children, George
Henry, James, Mary Jane, Joseph, Ellen Elizabeth and Susannah.
Ellen Firth Married a Wormald and was a widow at 28. Looking
for anyone who knows any of these Firth/Waterhouse names in their
family tree.
Submitted by: Sheila Ings
Address: PO Box 814, Toodyay, Western Australia 6566
Email: ings45@bigpond.net.au
Watkins
I'm looking for relatives of my grandmother's family, the Watkins, formerly of Whitby, Yorkshire. My record starts with Lieutenant Daniel Watkins of Bandon in Cork, Ireland in the 1600s, then Captain John Watkins, Abraham Watkins, Abraham Jnr. who moved to Whitby, his son Richard Clark Watkins born 1726, Richard born 1745, Francis born 1766 (a ship builder in Whitby) married to Christiana (lived at Bagdale Manor and Aislaby hall) and Thomas Watkins who eloped to Natal in about 1850. I am the grandson of Eliza Jane, the daughter of Thomas Watkins, who died in 1903 in Pietermaritzburg.
Submitted by: Chris Walker
Address: Upton, Chester, Cheshire
email: chrisxafrica@gmail.com
Watson/Davenport
Mathew Watson (born 1760) married Ann Davenport in Northallerton Parish, Yorkshire sometime in 1786. Their children would include Ralph (born 1789), Jas (born 1791), Matt (born 1793), Mary Ann (born 1796), Thos (born 1799), Eliz (born 1801), Sarah (born 1803). I need any and all information on this family. I am trying to source Mary Ann to her husband. I have a print source that a Mary Ann Watson married William Elgie in Northallerton (on 18 Jan 1818), but that is as far as I have been able to get on Mary Ann.
Submitted by: Mrs Huot
email: msmicky63@yahoo.com
Watson
I'm needing some help looking for information on William Watson, born 1824 at Little Weighton, Yorkshire. William married Elizabeth, I don't know her maiden name. Elizabeth was born in 1824 in Kirk Ella, Yorkshire. Together they had three children – William Andrew Watson, born 1860; James Watson, born 1853; Rebecca Elizabeth Watson, born 1855, all at Cottingham, Yorkshire. If anyone can give me any information it would be gratefully appreciated.
Submitted by: Andrea Williams
email: taylormaid11@hotmail.com
Watson
I have very little information about my Great Grand Father - William
Watson. The dates will be around 1860-70. He was a Yorkshire man.
He lived in Redcar. He married a Page from Shropshire. He was a
Stone Mason. A cousin was the poet Sir William Watson. I would
love to have any information at all.
Submitted by: Noreen Rozwadowski
Address: 23 New Regent Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Email: noreenroz@hotmail.com
Watson
I am trying to find information about Thomas Watson (born about
1814) who's suicide, by hanging, occurred in 1769, supposedly at
London Bridge. Thomas married Elizabeth Robert on 18 May Otley
in 1834. He was a joiner by trade, and had the following children:
William (b.1840 Hunslet, Leeds), Sophia (b.1835), Nemjamin (b.1846),
Mary Ann (b.1843) and Hannah (b.1837).
UPDATE: Seeking anyone related to the 19th century
Watson family of Rawnook, Bierley in Bradford.
Submitted by: Howard Beck
Email: orchidhunter@smartemail.co.uk
Watson
Grandpa Stephen abandoned his family in about 1907...may have emigrated to Australia.
Submitted by: Margaret Zankel
Address: 227 Reed Street, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Email: mjzankel@comcast.net
Watson
I am tracing my Watson ancestors - John (son of Godfrey) was born in Ramsgill,
Nidderdale in 1776 and his son Thomas moved to Laverton where my great great
great grandma Mary Ann Watson was born.
Submitted by: Bev Anderson
Address: Apartment 149, 3 Whitehall Quay, Leeds LS1 4BU
Email: bev@davidbowie.com
Watson
I am looking for any information on William Watson born about 1769. I don't know
where he was born but his children were born in Walkington, Yorkshire, England.
I would like to find his parents.
Submitted by: Tina ( Watson ) Dimmitt
Email: ttd169@hotmail.com
Watson
Just started doing a family tree and it is so addictive and exciting. Become
stuck though with my Great Great Grandfather William Watson born in Skipton
(possibly 1857-1877) and married a Catherine (nee Gilbourne or Goulbourn).
They had a son William Arnold Watson (born about 1896). They all went to live
in Shanghai and when the war was over William Arnold Watson returned to Skipton
to visit and met and married Frances Tilley in about 1919 who had brothers
and sisters, Edward, George, Elsie and Colin. Perhaps some of these names and
details rings a bell with someone? Somewhere along the line there is a Lucy
Watson (opera singer) who went to live in Australia.
Submitted by: Ms Robyn Curtis
Address: Flat 2 Arthurs Court, Winner Street, Paignton, Devon TQ3 3AT
Email: chovihani@btinternet.com
Watson
I am reseaching my Kippax, West Riding, Yorkshire ancestors. In 1757 Thomas
Watson married Elizabeth Green I believe there may have been 11 children
including a Richard who was in the early 1800's the publican of the 'Griffin'
at Castleford neer Allerton. He was probably born about 1771...? Any information
appreciated.
Submitted by: John Watson Riordan
Address: PO Box 521, Glenelg, South Australia 5045
Email: riordan.john@bigpond.com.au
Watson
I am looking in to the ancestry of the Watson family from the Ramsgill area. One of my 3x great grandmothers was Jane Watson (b 1820 d 1886). Her father was John Watson a carpenter from Dallowgill and I believe her mother was Mary Birch. In 1841 Jane was living with her parents and a brother Hiram Watson. Jane married Francis Suttill (b 1804 d 1869), in 1842. In 1861 Mary and her family were living at Stonebeck Down. I‚d be delighted to hear from you if you‚ve got connections to this family.
Submitted by: Pip Whiteman
Email: pippeedee@yahoo.co.uk
Watson
We are looking for relatives of James William Patrick Watson, born October 1891, son of Edith Agnes Watson of Hull, Yorkeshire. James came out to Australia in 1911 and probably returned to England around 1918 or 1919.
Submitted by:Anne Watson
Email: arghc@adam.com.au
Watson
Has anyone got any info on Samuel Hick Watson, a blacksmith from Aberford?
Submitted by: Mrs Mellors
Address: 21 The Coppice, Bishopthorpe, York
Email: jean.mellors@googlemail.com
Watson
I am researching my fathers family, my Grandfather James Henry Watson was born in Idle Near Bradford WRY.
I believe his father was born in Burley near Leeds around 1841, His mother born in Yeadon district of Guisely WRY.
He had 6 brothers & sisters ranging in ages over 20+ years. Any information on these would be much apprecited.
Submitted by: Colin Watson
Address: 3 Stocker Avenue, Alvaston Derby DE24 0QS
Email: colinwatson9@sky.com
Watson
Richard Watson was a Waterman of Castleford in 1809 and was reputed to own Keels which plied the river between Goole and Leeds. Prior to this I believe he was a Mariner trading out of Humber ports. Any information appreciated.
Submitted by: John Riordan
email: riordan.john@bigpond.com.au
Watson
Does anyone know of a William Watson living in or around Greasbrough, Rotherham in 1911-1912?
Submitted by: Diane Mellor
Address: Hawthorn Cottage, Salen, Isle of Mull
email: dianekaymellor@tiscali.co.uk
Watson
If anyone could help solve the mystery of the date and place of Grandfather Frederick Watson's birth I would be most grateful. He was born about 1871. In 1908 he married Ada Thompson in Misson, Doncaster. In 1911 he was a farm manager in Wroot, and in 1913 their daughter was born in Wadworth. By 1916 they were living in Woolley, Barnsley where their son, William (my father) was born. I'm not sure when but they moved to Hartlepool, where they both died, Ada in 1934 and Frederick in 1938. They are buried together in Mexborough. Ada was born to Joseph and Sarah Ann and had several siblings:- Edward, William, Reginald and David to name some.
Submitted by: Mrs G Harvey
email: bghrabbit@msn.com
Watts
I am seeking any information about William Watts born about 1804 in Doncaster. He was a millwright and an iron founder. He was married to Jane (possibly Popplewell) until her death around 1841. Their children were: Emma born around 1831, William born around 1833, Isaac born around 1834, Jane born around 1838, Henry born around 1840.
After Jane's death, William is then connected with Mary (?); I am not sure if there was a marriage. Their children included: Barbara born around 1846, Charlotte born around 1848, Martha born around 1850, James Hanson Watts 1852-1890.
* Is anyone able to confirm that Jane was indeed a Popplewell?
* And what was Mary's maiden name?
* Who were William's parents?
Thank you
Submitted by: Kathleen Maria Watts
Address: 194 Drayton Street, Laidley 4341 Queensland, Australia
email: kathleenwatts1@bigpond.com
Waudby
I'm
tracing my family tree, trying to find more info about John Waudby
(Stone Mason), born South Cave, married to Jane Brown. Or any
other help for the Waudby's from Sth Cave and York. If I can
help you let me know.
Submitted by: Jennifer Stott
Address: 3 Stonebridge Grove, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Email: Jenny.j.p@ntlworld.com
Waudby
I'm trying to trace the ancestors of my great great grandfather Robert Waudby,
who emigrated to the U.S. in 1843. He was born 1 Nov 1815 in Scarborough. I
believe his father also was named Robert, who was a merchant seaman and ship
captain. Per old family notes, Robert's mother was Mary A. Fowler, and he had
a brother named Thomas. Robert married Orrey Norton in Illinois in 1844 and
they later lived in Dubuque, Butler and Sioux counties in Iowa before his death
in 1893. Any
leads that anybody can provide about my English roots will be greatly appreciated.
Submitted by: Orren Gilbert
Address: 112 Durby Lane, Foley, Alabama, USA 36535
Email: orrenpat@gulftel.com
Waudby
My father and I are currently researching our family history and would love
to find a photograph of an Mancestor's shop. My father's great grandfather,
Joseph Waudby, had a fishmonger's on Fossgate, York. The shop closed down,
we believe, sometime in the 1940s or 50s. The shop is now an Italian restaurant,
Fellinis (No 11-12).
Submitted by: Mrs J Burrows
Address: 17 Oakland Avenue, Stockton Lane, Heworth, York
Wawn(e)
I am trying to put together a probable sketch pedigree of Wawne
family lines based upon "Wawn Family Records, Part VI" (1601
- 1800 of the Branches of Ryedale) by Charles Newby Wawn, who
lived in the late 1600s and 1700s in
the parishes of Kirby Moorside and Sinnington and would be delighted to hear
from anyone might some information to share or would like to see my work-in-progress.
Submitted by: Robert Wawn Brydon
Address: 1 Largo Mestre de Aviz, 90,04031-070 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Email: rwbrydon@uol.com.br
Weatherell
Searching for any information on Reginald Dixon Weatherell, and
in particular his second marriage to Allieen Dorothy Dixon.
Submitted by: Jan Ford
Email: fordj@shaw.ca
Weatherill
Walter Weatherill died 24 December 1904 aged 36yrs, occupation Dyer Labourer. He died in Bradford and his wife was Beatrice.
Submitted by: Ronald Weatherill
Address: Lytham St Annes
email: r_weatherill@sky.com
Weatherill
I am researching Weatherill family {my ancesters} who lived at Spout House,
Billsdale, next door to the Old Sun Inn, Spout House. My Gt/Gt/Grand Father
lived there, my Gt/Grand Father was born there. I would be glad to hear from
anyone with connections.
Submitted by: Mr. K. Weatherill
Address: 15 Cromwell Drive, East Leake, Loughborough, Leics. LE12 6LZ
Email: kweath@dircon.co.uk
Weathrill
I would like to get in touch with a Debbie Weathrill who is connected to the
Reuben and Eliza Brown Rollinson family of Castleford, Yorkshire, England.
Reuben and Eliza were my great grandparents. Reubens name on the IGI is spelt
as Rollason instead of Rollinson. my mother was Bertha Rollinson the daughter
of Reuben and Ruth Maria Dudley Rollinson. Reuben and Ruth were therefore my
grandparents ~ they lived in Airedale, Yorkshire. Both of my grandparents were
born in Dudley, Worcester, as were Reuben Senior and his wife Eliza. Hope to
here from you Debbie.
Submitted by: Audrey Smith
Address: 819 West Madison Street, Girard, Illinois, USA 62640
Weathrill
I have a number of family trees relating to the family names of Addyman, Verity, Verril and Weatherill, and would be happy to exchange information and delve further myself.
At the moment I am particularly interested in finding out why John Weatherill of Hollin Top Farm, Danby (married to Jane Theaker) left there with his wife and children to live in Leeds where he died in his 1930s.
Submitted by: Mrs Judith Weatherill
Address: Henley Farm, Payton, Wellington, Somerset TA21 0EE
email: jweath@talktalk.net
Weaver
I am the son of Ronald Weaver born in Middlesborough 1911 the Weaver
family plus Longstaff moved to South Africa circa 1928 I am trying
to find links to this family. Father was Albert Weaver a ship
builder. Sons Ronald and Harold went to Middlesborough grammar
school, Mother was Lilly. Can anyone add additional names to
this - were there more?
Submitted by: Rob Weaver
Address: 168 Sundridge Drive, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent ME5 8HG
Email: robweaver2@tinyworld.co.uk
Webster
Would love any information on 1) The business Webster & Sons,
Germania Works, Armley Leeds I believe they did some kind of manufacturing
or inventions during the 19th century. This would have been great
grandfather William Webster (1848-1925) or gg grandfather Charles
Benjamin Webster (1820-1896) wife Eliza Parker (?1823-1873). 2)
Genealogy information on above Websters. Years may not be exact.
3) Information on a building called Alameda Villa, Armley Leeds. I
have come across papers with the Webster & Sons
letterhead and pictures of Alameda Villa. Many of the family
held numerous patents. Thanks so much for any information.
Submitted by: Beth Northrop
Address: 40 Evers Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610
e-mail: ejnorth123@juno.com
Webster
Searching
for family connections to the Webster family of Hull (originally
from West Yorkshire). My grandmother Annie Elizabeth Webster
married Albert Edward Woodliffe. Annie's parents were Abraham
Webster and Elizabeth Walster. Annie had sisters Violet and Mary-ann,
brothers Henry and Wallace.
Submitted by: Irene Jones
Address: 3 Brookville Circle, Secret Harbour, Westren Australia 6173
e-mail: newera@westnet.com.au
Webster
I am looking for any information about my grandfather William Dennis Webster born 1899 Skinningrove. His parents were Isaac and Mary Ann (nee Cooper),silings were George(1902), Alfred(1904), John(Jack(1909)) and Lily(1915). Would love to hear from anybody who might have any information as we have very little, thank you.
Submitted by: Christine Phillips
e-mail: chrisbp@virgin.net
Webster
My father Leonard Webster married Grace Iris Large in 1948.In the 1950's and the 1960's we lived in Moorland Grove Leeds 17.
My father was a General Manager for Hepworths the Taylors in Leeds in the 1950's. My mother worked at the GPO Canteen in the 1960's. My brothers name was Neil. If any one remembers them please get in touch.
Submitted by: Lorraine Davies
Address: 20 Leopold Road, Brighton Le Sands, Liverpool, L22 6QZ
e-mail: lorraine.davies57@yahoo.co.uk
Webster
I am looking for William Webster, who married Mary Ann Herbert 9 Aug 1823 at St Giles, Norwich. Their son Robert was born in Hull in 1826. Mary Ann died in 1837/8 and William then married Elizabeth Wallis on 17 Feb 1839 at Holy Trinity, Kingston upon Hull. They were living at 11 Short Street in the 1841 Census. William and Elizabeth emigrated to Australia in 1842. I am seeking information on William and his other family. His father is shown as Robert on his marriage certificate.
Submitted by: Rob Webster
email: raascvietvet@gmail.com
Wellesley
Would like to correspond with anyone with my name.
Submitted by: Tressie Wellesley
Address: 5109 E. 3rd St, Wichita,Kansas 67208 USA
e-mail: twellesley@cox.net
Wells
I am looking for any relatives to James Wells.
James was Great Grandfather. He was bon in 1875 at Scruton, Yorkshire.
He married Eliza Cornforth in Thirsk, Yorkshire 1900. She died
in 1910. They had 3 children together - Eva born 1901, James known
as Eddie 1903 and Lena 1906 she died in 1928. James remarried.
He married Mary Jane Kemp in March 1915 they had two children together
Olive 1916 and Christopher 1919. If you are related or have
information on any of these please contact me.
Submitted by: Candidiasia Ibberson
Address: 372 Torrington Avenue, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9HH
e-mail: c.ibberson@btinternet.com
Wells
My 5th great grandfather William Wells (born in Yorkshire @1742) arrived in
Canada in 1773 with his wife Margaret Dobson (they were married in Thirsk,
N. Yorkshire on Feb 15, 1768) and a couple of children. What happened to
Williams siblings and his parents? His parents were William Wells and Jane
Cliff(e)who were married Nov 30, 1738) and he had brothers and sisters, Elizabeth
Wells (b.@1739), Christopher Wells (b.@1740), Thomas Wells, John Wells (b.@1753).
Also there were twins Jane & Mary b.@1744 who died young, and another Jane who was
born & died @1750 and another John who was born @1748 and died @1752. I
would really like to be able to trace my William Wells' brothers & sisters.
Submitted by: Barb (nee Wells) Henderson
Address: 82 Howe Ave, Hamilton, ON CANADA, L9A 1W9
e-mail: hende262@aol.com
Wells / Welles
Researchers of Wells families of Yorkshire. Our special interest is the Wells
families of the Ripon / Galphay area. See:
www.wellsuk.info
Submitted by: John and Rosie Wells
e-mail:rosieandjohn@wellsuk.info
Welsh
Megs/Peggy Hayes. Sisters - Mary and Marion. Lived in Hebden Bridge
sometime. Told that family lived there. I'm looking for my dad.
Her maiden name was Welsh. I've a brother too. His name is Dennis.
I've never met him, my mum would not talk about him, same as
my dad, never knew them. Now she has passed on and taken it to
her grave. God bless Mum. But I ask - what was she hiding?
Submitted by: Alun David Shepard Hayes
Address: 288 Bev Road, Hull HU5 1AX
Email: alun007@msn.com
Welsh
My main interest lies in the Pease family. I have already got quite a bit of
information. I am also interested in the Brotton and Welsh families (Guisborough
area of North Yorkshire) and I have a lot of info regarding my own maiden name
of Poole. All this is in the West Yorkshire area. However, the Pooles seem to
come from Preston and Cumbria (I am as back as 1590). I am very willing to share
any of the research I have done with any one who is interested. Regards.
Submitted by: Gladys Dickinson
Address: The Ridings, Cuthbert Road, Ash Vale, Surrey GU12 5ES
Email: gladysdickinson@aol.com
West
In researching my family history I have found that my great-great-grandfather was from Bulmer, a beautiful village in North Yorkshire. His father was from Eddlethorpe and they were both school masters. I would dearly love to hear from anyone who has any informaiton at all about the West Family.
Submitted by: Lesley Williams
Address: 26 Birch Avenue, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire WN6 0EF
email: Lesleywilliams1@hotmail.co.uk
Westover
Eliza Westover b c1834 Leeds, married to Thomas Wilson c 1857. I am unable to
locate Eliza on the 1851 census or the marriage of Thomas and Eliza on the
free BDM's. I would very much appreciate any help to further my research on
Eliza.
Submitted by: Mae Bowater
Address: Tasman Court, Montrose, Victoria, Australia 3765
Email: maebow@yahoo.com
Westran
I am looking for links with any Westrans in and around Sheffield, South Yorkshire, or any area of Yorkshire.
Submitted by: Mrs Pauline Spray
email: paulineandstan@talktalk.net
Whalen
details required of sydney whalen born hull 23/04/1910
Submitted by: Diane Blake
Address: 32 Orchards Park, Priory Road, Ruskington,
Lincs NG34 9DH
e-mail: blake571@btinternet.com
Whaley
My 4 x gt grandfather was born in Urswick,
Lancs in 1797. The son of John Whaley and Elizabeth Shaw. The
record says that John was formerley known as Whalley and his
father was Alexander & Mary
of Burtersett in the township of Hawes. John born 1797, his mother
and 4 of his siblings moved to the north east after John snr
died. Alexander Whaley became a solicitor at Hawes.
Mary, Elizabeth & Ann
never married and ran a boarding school at Coverham, while John
Jnr was an attorney's clerk in Bishop Aukland. I have been to Hawes
Church, which has numerous memorials to the Whaley family, but
have come to a dead end. Does anyone know anything about Alexander
of Burtersett? Any info greatly appreciated.
Submitted by: Kim Whaley
Address: 3 Naseby Court, Kilton Lane, Brotton, Saltburn by Sea,
Cleveland TS12 2XP
e-mail: kimwhaley1066@aol.com
Whaley
My relative was a John Whaley who was the Barber in Kirkby Stephens in the
1840s. Looking for other related Whaley family members. He married an Agnes
Gibson in 1819.
Submitted by: Richard Greene
Address: 59
Kendall Drive, Narre Warren North, Victoria, Australia 3805
e-mail: travelaround@bigpond.com
Whaley
To all readers of Dalesman, especially my Whaley kin of Hawes, Gayle, Appersett
and Burnersett: I am descended from Ann Blenkhorn Whaley b.1876, John Whaley
b.1839, John Chapman Whaley b.1804, John Whaley b.1772, (?)Thomas b.1753. I
am querying if Thomas Foster was James Whaley of Appersett who was Chapel Warden
at Hawes in 1750 and was he born 1698, and from Coleraine in Ireland? I have
much Whaley history from 1066 up to present days and would be glad of any correspondence.
Submitted by: George Whaley Knagg
Address: 14 Bryning Lane, Wrea Green, Preston, PR4 2WJ
Whaley
I am looking for information on my father, James Whaley, born 18-11-1891, I think in Redmire. He went to school in Askrigg and had five sisters. He went to fight in World War I, came back and married a local woman 20 years older than himself. They moved to Liverpool where became a butcher on Queens drive. His wife died. He didn't remarry for 10 years. My mother was 10 years younger than my father, and I have two sisters. Sometime in the late 1940s they moved to Thirkleby to a small holding and in 1955 moved to Ripon to run a sweet shop. He died on the 28-07-1962. Hope you can help me find out more about my father.
Submitted by: Margaret Wilson
Address: 32 London Road, Long Sutton, Spalding,
Lincolnshire PE12 9EA
email: maggiewilson50@yahoo.co.uk
Whaites
Born and bred in Yorkshire, but I now find my family moving
to Yorkshire from Norfolk. Do you know of any family called Whaites
or Waite living in Ringland, Norfolk and moving to Langcliffe,
West Yorkshire anytime after 1871. Would love to hear from any
family members still living in Norfolk or in Yorkshire.
Submitted by: Phil Whaites
Email: philip.whaites@tesco.net
Whaites
I am looking for information/photos of any member of the Whaites
family. They moved to the Langcliffe from Ringland, Norfolk in
the 1870's. Anything would be greatly appreciated.
Phone: 01382 330280 or e-mail.
Submitted by: Jackie Mann
Email: jackiemann2@btinternet.com
Wharton
My great-great-great-grandparents were Samuel and Hannah (Varley) Wharton. He was born in 1794 and she in 1796. They married in Kippax in 1813.
Their son Thomas, born in 1818, is in my direct line. He married Elizabeth Jackson in 1838 and his second wife Mary Burley in 1854.
My direct line is Thomas and Elizabeth's son George, born 1842 in Woodesford, West Yorkshire. George married Sarah Scott in 1866 and they came over to Canada to Quebec. Later he remarried and moved to Mission B.C.Canada. I live in B.C and I'd love to connect with any distant cousins. I have many more names of siblings and spouses etc. Email me. Thanks, Elaine.
Submitted by: Elaine
email: eglanglois@hotmail.com
Wheatley
I am looking for information on Joesph Wheatley born about
1852 lived in Yorkshire, England 1891, married a french lady named
Elizabeth I don't remember her last name.
Submitted by: Kin Gray
Address: 8758 E Co Rd 425 N, Otwell, In 47564
Email: knieskim@copper.net
Wheelhouse
I am lookng fo a marriage between Abraham Gamble(s) and Ellen
Wheelhouse possibly late 1820's or early 1830's Abraham was from
Yeadon nr Leeds but Ellen was from Knaresborough.
Submitted by: Chris Gamble
Address: 50 Narangga Terrace, Moonta Bay, South Australia 5558
Email: chris61c@internode.on.net
Wheelhouse
Looking for information on Hannah Wheelhouse b 1817 in Hunslet Leeds and her
parents.
Submitted by: Joanne Lee
Address: 51
Coppice Avenue Norwich NR6 5RD
e-mail: joannelee1@tiscali.co.uk
Whipp
My grandmother's Mother was Margaret Whipp. Her family were Farmers
from Etton in East Riding of Yorkshire just north of Hull east
of Beverley. I would love to hear from others who are related to
this family.
Submitted by: Ian C. Pearson
Address: 28 Skelmersdale Road, Clacton on Sea
Essex CO15 6DE
Email: pearsonica@btinternet.com
Whitaker
I am searching for information on the parents of Jeremiah Whitaker, born 1599, died 1642. I am a direct descendant of Jeremiah. Thank you.
Submitted by: Dallas Bogan
Address: 158 Far View Circle, Jacksboro, TN 37757
email: dbogan158@comcast.net
Whitaker
I am seeking information on Sarah and William Whitaker, the parents of my great-great-great-grandmother Theresa Eliza Whitaker, who was christened in Scarborough on 16 November 1800. I am hoping to discover where Sarah and William married, and whether they had children other than Theresa Eliza.
Submitted by: Nell Lliffe
email: niliffe@bigpond.com
Whitaker
I am looking for information on my husbands great great great grandad. George
Holmes Lambert married in parish of Linton, June 2 1860, aged 34 / 24 witness
G. Joy & Sabina Joy. I think his father was Martin Lambert. Address Newsholme
Farm??
Submitted by: Jean Cole
Address: Jericho Farm, Medlock Road, Woodhouses, Failsworth, Manchester
e-mail: cole@jerichofarm2.freeserve.co.uk
Whitaker
I am searching for more information on a David Whitaker, born 1774 or 1775. He worked in Halifax as a shop keeper before being sentenced on 18 July 1801 to life imprisonment for a fraud offence, before being transported to Australia on 23 Sep 1802. It's possible he married a Sarah Riley on 19 Oct 1800. Sarah was born in 1779 in Sowerby and had a child, Hannah in 1799 or 1800. I have all David's Australian history but nothing except the above on his English background.
Submitted by: Wayne Davey
email: waynosudan@gmail.com
White
I am looking for any information on my grandmother and grandfather Lucy and James White. James was born in 1873 in Leamington, Warwickshire. Lucy was born in 1870 in Hope, Flintshire. Lucy committed suicide in 1915 by drowning in the Leeds/Liverpool canal. I can find no records of James after this time. My mother Edith G Smith neé White (1905-1994) lived most of her life in Bierley, Bradford, but just after her mother's death in 1915 she used to talk about living in an orphanage in Ilkley. I would appreciate any information.
Submitted by: Robert James Smith
Adress: 8 Coghlan Street, Chifley Act 2606 Australia
email: rjsmith30@hotmail.com
Whitehead
I am looking for information on a Colin Whitehead. His mother's maiden name was Mason. He was an atomic physicist and may have lived in Yorkshire until he passed.
Submitted by: K.L. Ronfeldt
Address: Georgia, USA
e-mail: ladykl1@yahoo.com
Whitehead
My grandfather was Ernest William Whitehead, born 1908 in Redcar,
Yorkshire. He was the son of John Henry & Ada (Winter) Whitehead.
Ada was from Redcar and John Henry from Kirkleatham. He was the
son of John Whitehead and Mary Jane Tutty.
John & Ada had 6 children; 1) Elsie Ada born
1899, Redcar - she married George Johnson in 1920 in Middlesbrough.
She went on to run a boarding house in Redcar and had a son who
became a concert pianist. 2) Hilda Mary born 1901, Redcar - she
married Arthur Meadows in 1922 in Middlesbrough. 3) Frances Lilian "Lily" born
1902 in Redcar - she married Sidney Williams in 1923 in Middlesbrough.
They settled in Brambles Farm and had quite a few children, some
of whom were Albert, Mavis and Mearle. Not 100% sure of that last
one. 4) Edith May born 1904 in Redcar - she married Charles Mountain
in 1928 in Middlesbrough. She became a hairdresser. 5) Ernest William
born 1908 in Redcar. Married Mary Elizabeth "Molly" Williams
in 1930 in Middlesbrough. They emigrated to South Africa with their
3 sons, Jack, Lewis and Ernest. 6) Sidney Mellaby born 1910 in
Redcar. Married a lady named "Connie" and
they possibly lived in Sheffield or Leeds.
I recently received a very old photo taken at the
turn of the last century. It was taken at a wedding and is of a
large group of people at a wedding. We believe they are mostly
Whiteheads but there are no names attached. If anyone knows anything
about any of these Whiteheads please contact me. It would be greatly
appreciated.
Submitted by: Sheridan Friedman (nee Whitehead)
Address: Northamptonshire
e-mail: neillsf@btinternet.com
Whitehead
I am looking for any information on the family history of my Grandad - Roy
Whitehead
of Yorkshire (possibly Halifax) region. His father was the chauffer to the
Mayor of Halifax. Any information is appreciated.
Submitted by: Matthew Whitehead
Address: London, Ontario, Canada
e-mail: mwsymposium@hotmail.com
Whitelam
I am searching for my cousin, Kathleen M. Whitelam, born 1938 in
Rotherham. For various reasons, all of the other cousins lost contact
with her in the 1940s. It would good to get in touch with her or
any of children as I have now made contact with a 'new' cousin
who has a special interest in her.
Submitted by: Brian Townsend
e-mail: brian.j.townsend@hotmail.co.uk
Whiteley
I recently found my great-great-great-grandparents and their children, namely James and Susannah Whiteley. James was born 1796 in Norland, Halifax, and Susannah in 1801, also Norland.
On the 1841 census they are living in what I make out to be Glenberks Lane, Halifax.
James is described as an Agrigultural Labourer.
Their children are Joseph born 1823, Martha born 1830, John born 1828, Henry born 1830, Mary born 1835, Hannah born 1837, and Jane born 1840.
I can't find them on later census as a family.
Submitted by: June Storer
email: junemarie5@btinternet.com
Whiteley
Trying to find birth/marriage of Richard Whiteley b about 1723
Askrigg area married Isabel from Hawes, no maiden name. Their
first child born Ruth 18 Aug 1754 Marsett, the second James b
29Oct 1758 Stallingbusk. any help would be realy apprecated.
Submitted by: Eric Whiteley
Address: 4 Monica Close, Lurnea, msw 2170, Sydney, Australia
e-mail: ewhiteley1@bigpond.com
Whiteley
1841 Census - Richard and Betty Whiteley at Moorcroft with their
children including George dob 1817. George married in 1841 at
Christ Church, Slaithwaite to Elizabeth. I have drawn a blank
on her surname, no trace of their marr. cert. Tho' she was born
in 1822 in Golcar. Also does, Moorcroft still exist; any photos
available?
Submitted by: Gill Lucas
Address: Porch House, High St, Bishop's Castle, Shrops. SY9 5BE
e-mail: gill@theporchhouse.com
Whiteley
I am looking for information about Benjamin Whiteley and his wife Hannah (unknown maiden name.) He was born in Longwood, Huddersfield in about 1794. They had six children: John (born 1816), David (born 1825), Charlotte (born 1826), Frances (born 1832), Benjamin (born 1839) and Elizabeth (born 1840.) I am looking for any information on Benjamin's parents and Hannah's maiden name.
David married Rebecca Wood (born 1822 in Armley to George Wood and Elizabeth Teal) in 1848 in Leeds. They had seven children: Eliza (born 1849), Mary (born 1850), Isreal (born 1851 died 1873), Emma (born 1852), Charles (born 1853 died 1914), George (born 1855 died 1888) and Annie (born 1857 died 1911). All children were born in Wortley except Annie who was born in Guiseley. I believe David and Rebecca both died in Guiseley. Charles, George and Annie all immigrated to the United States where they settled in Massachusetts. The three generations I do have information on – Benjamin, David, and George – have their occupation noted as spinners in the textile industry. I would love any information on the sisters Eliza, Mary and Emma. I believe they remained in England. I am also in need of information on Rebecca Wood's family.
Thank you for any help you can provide.
Submitted by: Erin Kelley
email: my3blueeyedgirls@yahoo.com
Whiteside
I am looking for people related to a Joseph Vincent Stephen Whiteside of Huddersfiled, West Yorkshire. Does anybody have any information?
Submitted by: Kerrieanne Whiteside
email: kerrieannewhiteside@talktalk.net
Whitfield
I've come to a dead end in my genealogy research and I'm wondering
if anyone can help. I'm searching for my father's father,
whom we never talked about because my father was illegitimate.
My father's name was Herbert Whitfield, son of Florence Annie Dooley
(m. Mabbott). He was born in June 1917 in (I think) Grantham. It's
believed by family that dad's father had been a soldier in the
First World War on leave in Mansfield. Grandma and dad lived in
Leeds (where my grandmother may have moved to nearer dad's father)from
1925 on, where they had moved from Mansfield Woodhouse in Notts.
She changed her name from Mabbott to Whitfield at the move. One
reason for the secrecy is that grandma had been married to a William
Mabbott at the time she became pregnant with dad. If anyone can
give me a lead so that I can get on with my ancestry search, I'd
be very grateful.
Submitted by: Madeleine J Whitfield
Address: 1622 Ainsley Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2C 0S4
e-mail: whitfim2001@yahoo.ca
Whitham
Looking for any connection to Whitham's that lived in the Yorkshire
area. They later ranched out to Padiham, but trying to find out
how far back they were in Yorkshire?
Submitted by: Mrs Elizabeth Whitham
Address: 653 Main Street, Ashland, Massachusetts 01721, USA
e-mail: whithamet@verizon.net
Whitley
I am looking for information about Benjamin Whitley and his wife Sarah (no surname). He was born 1780 and died in Woodhouse, Leeds in 1859. Sarah was born in 1791 and died 1874 in Leeds. They had eight children: James, Mary, Martha, John, Benjamin, Elizabeth, William, Sarah. I would like to know who Benjamin's father and mother were, were he was born, date of their marriage and Sarah's surname and place or birth.
Submitted by: Neil Barton-Whitley
Address: 71 Harefield Road, Northampton, NN3 8ES
email: neil.barton7@btinternet.com
Whitaker
Am searching for parents of Jeremiah Whitaker...1599-1654
B. Wakefield, Yorkshire, England...Died London, England.
Thank you
Submitted by: Dallas Bogan
Address: 158 Far View Circle Jacksboro TN 37757
e-mail: dallasbogan111@bellsouth.net
Whittaker
Searching Whittaker family from Oulton, Leeds, West Yorkshire.
My great-great grandfather was John Whittaker, a joiner by trade,
born 1827, son of Hannah & Robert Whittaker, a tailor. Married
Emma Lee, widow of Smalley, daughter of Elizabeth & John
Lee at Holy Trinity Rothwell Leeds in 1852.
Submitted by: Marina
Address: Ontario, Canada
e-mail: beacock@myexcel.ca
Whittaker
I am trying to find the history of my family. I have all the info
but still not getting the anwsers I need. My mums side is Whittaker
and the Wittakers also had a member originally Harker all from
the South Yorkshire area. Any info would be great even if they
were only friends, anything will help. Also I'm trying to locate
Dave Hewitt also from the South Yorkshire area.
Submitted by: Sally Evans
e-mail: abi-luffs-yhoo@hotmail.co.uk
Whittleston
Looking for any Whittlestons. I lived in Wakefield.
Submitted by: Brenda Jackson
Address: Cleve Ave, The Basin, Victoria, Australia
e-mail: brenda_j@tpg.com.au
Whittleston
I was born in Lofthouse near Wakefield. I am seeking any other Whittlestons. Please email me with details.
Submitted by: Anthony Whittleston
Address: 5 High woodlands, East Ardsley, Wakefield
email: tony-clare@sky.com
Whitworth
I am looking for more information on the Whitworth family. My father was Ralph Whitworth, born 1920 in Eccleshall, Sheffield. His father was Hugh Hynall Whitworth, and his father was Hugh Hoyland Whitworth.
Submitted by: Jill Spencer
Address 53 Claradon Road, Hinckley, Leics.
email: jillspencer47@microsoft.com
Wilburn
My Grandfather's name was Walter Wilburn and he married Emma Christina Windred sometime in the early 1900s. He had three children, John, born 1911, Harry and Mary born 25th October 1914. Mary was my mother and she had two children; my brother John and myself. Her brothers had no children of their own although Harry had a stepdaughter, Alice.
Submitted by: Tina Cocksedge
email: tinacherry38@tiscali.co.uk
Wilcox
I am looking for any relatives of the Wilcox family who lived at Aston, Swallownest, and Brampton-en-le-Morthen. My grandfather was Leonard Wilcox who was killed in April 1918 on the same night as his cousin, John Henry Wilcox.
Submitted by: Pam Cook
Address: 15 Doncaster Road, Langold, Worksop, Notts. S81 9RY
email: pammd15@tiscali.co.uk
Willey
I am looking for information on George William Willey born 15/6/1886 at Dishforth, North Yorkshire. He married Emma Lund at St John's Church, Greengates on 29/1/1910. He went missing in 1911, reported to have lived with an uncle at Melsonby, North Yorkshire, but I can't find any trace of a death. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Submitted by: Paul Willey
Address: 4 Derwent Avenue, Woodlesford, Leeds LS26 8RP
email: PWILLEY@sky.com
William
I know my father, Edgar William, came from somewhere in Yorkshire and was born either in 1892 or 1894. He was married to a lady whose name I think was Betty and they had 2 daughters, Hazel and Joyce. I think the whole family moved to South Africa before they got divorced and he married my mother. Unfortunately both my parents are now deceased and I'd love to have a family tree from my father's side of the family. Is there anyone who can help?
Submitted by: Virginia Greenwood
Address: 26 Arthurs Court, 222 High Level Road, Sea Point Cape Town, South Africa
email: virginiagreenwoodwarner@gmail.com
Wilson
I am looking for information about Thomas and Agnes Wilson, members of the Society of Friends, who lived in Askrigg in the late 1600s and then emigrated to North America. If anyone knows something about the Quakers in Askrigg during this time period, or the Wilson family from the late 1600s, I would appreciate any information on them and their family.
Thank you so much for your assistance.
Submitted by: Kathy Pisarik
Address: 5642 Richland Rd, Cascade, IA 52033 USA
email: lkpisarik@gmail.com
Wilson
I am trying to trace any Wilsons from Harrogate and Knaresborough.
Submitted by: Margaret McCabe
email: mccabe580@btinternet.com
Wilson
I read with great interest the article in Down Your Way sent in by Mike Wilson (issue 136 April 2009) about his great-grandfather John Henry Wilson. John was also my great-grandfather, he had a daughter called Annie who was my father's mother.
Submitted by: Sharon Colclough
Address: 22 Mordacks Road, Marton Fields, Bridlington, East Yorkshire YO16 6YR
email: Abogg@aol.com
Wiseman
I'm looking for information on a Michael Wiseman born 1/7/1694 in Ravensworth. (I know some details about his father Edward & his two wives, Mary [Atkinson] being his mother, and his siblings, Isobell [born in 1696], Ann [born in 1700], Christopher [born in 1704]....Don't know the detail of daughter dying on 30/9/1711 or anything of the history or whereabouts of the family after 1711 (last mention of them in Ravensworth). There is a Mich(yeo), presumed Michael, in the Startforth area who had four chldren between 1726-1737 there (I now all family line after that) but I don't know anything about Mich. Could he have been the Michael born in 1694? There is also a Michael who witnesses an apprenticeship of William & John Redhead from Startforth to Joseph Appleby (weaver) of Barnard Castle in 1735/36. There is also mention of a Michael in Preston Richard (Heversham) petitioning for arrears of relief for 3 children at Carlisle Q.S in 1729 (no link with Startforth known at present). Could the first three Michaels be one and the same, plus even the fourth as there are very few Michaels about in N.Yks, Sth Durham, Cumbria area,at this time? Any help would be very much appreciated.
Submitted by: Derek Wiseman
email: maggi321@talktalk.net
