Forum: Westmorland county-wide forum

Looking for information on Rebecca Garnett (born c 1805) probably of Orton, Westmorland. She married David Myers at Orton on 25th December 1826. I'm interested in her background and birth family as I already have information on the couple's children. They eventually settled in Drigg on the...

Hello, Could someone please do census look-ups for my family of NELSON's? I found them on the 1881 census: Thanks, Heather Household: Name Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability William NELSON

A family legend has it that my Husband's great grandfather - Mathias William JENKINSON - was instrumental in the creation of Kendal Mint Cake. I know that he was a wholesale confectioner in Kendal in in 1891 & 1901. Does any one have any suggestions as to how I could check up on this story? ...

Searching for descendants of George Liddle and Mary Smith, both of Dufton who married August 16, 1794. George b. Dec. 10, 1770, d. July 15, 1825 in Dufton. Mary b. June 11, 1775 and d. July 3, 1842 in Dufton. Their youngest of 12 children, William Liddle b. Mar. 10, 1821 in Dufton immigrated...

My 3 x great grandfather Henry Staveley was born circa 1797 at "Edinburgh", Loughrigg, Ambleside. I know where Loughriggg is but has anyone any idea where or what was "Edinburgh". I do not know for certain whether this is the correct spelling or not. Ken.

He was my great, great ,great grandfather on the paternal side of the family. He was born in Appleby in Westmorland about 1789 and married a lady called Jane Elliot. The banns of their marriage were published om 12th 19th 26th April 1812 at Brampton Church. there is no record that they married...

Hi; My Great Grandfather was William Irwin (born Feb 01 1857 in Grasmere Westmoreland). My Grandfather was Victor Irwin. I think that his father was also a William Irwin and that my great grandfather's mother was Dorothy Greenop. I have looked at FreeBMD, FamilySearch and the 1901 census...

Am trying to find any info on William he lived at end of 1700's/ beg 1800s, he had wife ann, sons john and george. Daughters Mary, Elizabeth, Ann ,isabella and jane. Many thanks Kate

Hi All Has anyone access to any records for Westmorland? I'm looking for the birth of Catherine Stalker c.1813 and her marriage to John Lamb (born c.1812 in Northwich, Cheshire). I guess they married around 1844 as their eldest child, Martha, was baptised in Long Marton in 1845. Any information...

I would like to contact any descendant of Thomas Holme, or his daughter, Sarah Holme who married John Clark in 1779, or anyone with knowledge of the Crosby Ravensworth Free School where John Clark, Junior, was a schoolmaster from 1827 to 1831, or where Sarah (Holme) Clark was a librarian at Ladies...

An ancestor of mine was innkeeper at the Shoulder of Mutton Inn, Main Street, Brough from around 1881 to around 1891. The inn closed some time around 1910. I have come across several photographs of Main Street, but none shows the Shoulder of Mutton. If anybody has such a photo, or information...

Trying to trace the Kershaw Family originally from Westmorland. Henry Kershaw from Long Marton married Maria Ridley from Askham and James Kershaw was born in 1841 also in Askham. He married Jane Surgeon in 1871 and moved to Gateshead in 1878 and started Kershaw Mineral Water Business. His sons -...

I have ancestors named DOWBIGGIN from Lupton/Kirkby Lonsdale. I have ATKINSONs from Hutton Roof. I'd like to exchange info with others who have the same. Thanks, Diane

In the churchyard at Crosby Ravensworth is a tombstone which says, "...The Memory of Sarah Clark of Appleby who died June 9th 1835 Aged 74..." Two of her daughters and a son-in-law are buried in the same grave. Sarah's husband was John Clark of Appleby. If any descendents of this couple read...

I am desparately seeking a marriage between Thomas LUCAS, born Llangurig (1816 - 1825) and Louisa COOPER, born Isle of Wight 1839/41. They ended up in Islington by 1860s, but who knows where they met/married? Anyone? Robina

Looking for information on John Myers born Westmorland c 1830. He went on to live in Drigg, Cumberland. Children John, David, Rebecca and Christopher. I believe his father may have been called Edward. Jill

I need information! Was the Library ever known as "The Book Club" back in 1825-30 or thereabouts? How can I get historical information of CR in that era? Sarah Clark (nee Holme) was once librarian there (1828 or 29). I need information on her family. She died in 1835 and is buried at CR...

Does this school still exist? What is its present name? Founded in the 17th Century it was endowed by Rev. William Willan with £100. Later in 1784, I understand it was rebilt by William Dent, Esq. in conjunction with Viscountess Andover, Robert Dent, Esq., and William Wilkinson Esq., and was...

Does anyone know if there is a surname or street index for 1871 Kendal, Westmorland? Elizabeth Freeland GARDINER/GARDNER/GARDENER aged c.23yrs born Glasgow, Scotland had an illegitimate daughter 6 weeks after the census at Yard 148,no.5 Highgate,Kendal, Westmoreland & was working in a shoe...