Forum: Derbyshire county-wide forum

Can anyone help??? Mary Ann (Marie) Horton born Batley Dewsbury Yorkshire area was an actress with her sister. The whole family were tied up with the theatre. Their father Joseph Horton was a music condutor and when he got older he turned pianos. One of the brothers was a carpenter that work in...

Does anyone have any information with respect to Pentrich Colliery; I think my grandfather Walter Severn BAMFORD was a Deputy there in the 1920’s, he lived in Ripley with his wife Annie and 3 children Cyril (born 1916), Jesse (born 192?) and Roy (born1930). I would be most grateful for information...

Looking for my family connection with the above, G. Grandfather George, B1855. Belper, his father was John B.1833 Belper ?, who was his wife he married in 1854 ?, his father was Edward,B,1804 ?, any details on who, when, and where he lived and married ?. Thanks Tony

Does anyone have access to marriage records please? I have a Joseph HOULT marrying Ellen CALLADINE. I desperately need to know Ellen's father's name. If anyone can help, I'ld be very grateful. Thankyou.

I was wondering if anyone could look up the census for 1891 for Marie Horton Actress. She was born Batley/Dewsbury Yorkshire 1882. The other question is there anywhere they keep records on Theatre preformers and shows. thanks Patricia.

Anyone researching the Beresford family in Derbyshire and later Aston cum Aughton Yorkshire Jabez Beresford b 1813 married Harriet b South Normanton 1816. Also my gt Grandad John Beresford b 1841 Normanton. Would be willing to share information. Andrea

Can anyone please help me with this place name, which I've got on a death certificate from 1904? Christine

Friends I have just uploaded a page to my web site relating to the village of GLAPWELL, Derbyshire. It is not a village that I am researching but the page contains some info. that has been forthcoming during my 23+ years of research. The page is still being constructed. In particular there is...

I would be delighted if someone can throw some light on to the birth of my gggrandfather said to be born in Chesterfield c1805. This birth may have been recorded in the name of William GREAVES. My William GREGORY married Ann GOODWIN in Manchester in 1828 as per PR's. William GREAVES alias...

Hi Everyone. I am Marrison descended and I know Marrisons lived in Castleton post 1750 and appear to also have had residence in Hope in the 17th Century. Has anyone details of Marrisons in the Hope area pre 1750, please? John Hobart

Could anyone please help with the folowing families, on the 1841 census. John Kemp aged 36 (I know ages are rounded) Mary aged 28 Elizabeth aged 3 Mary aged 1 Area probably Alfreton John's occupation could be Carrier/labourer. George Cox aged 47 Mary aged 48

I'm looking for John Radford (born Chown, Derbyshire in about 1881 to John Radford and Edith) and Harriet (formerly Heron and Barlow) who married in London in 1909. John was a piano maker. They had a son John (Jack) who married Mary and they lived at Castleview, Matlocks perhaps from 1930 to about...

hi i am trying to find an answer to a mystery for my aunt her grandfather mr william bagshaw was killed in 1910 march qtr aged 35 he was involved in a accident with a horse and cart i cannot find his death on the sites but i was wondering can anyone tell me how i can access the newspapers for...

Hello, Does anyone have the Derbyshire Marriage Licences? I'd like to have a look-up for William Askew of N Wingfield and Sarah Hopkinson of S Wingfield. They married on 22 Aug 1769 at S Wingfield by licence. Regards, Christine

I am a newbe and need all the help i can get my grand father William Hallam b. January 21, 1861, Newbold, Derbyshire his parents where William Hallam b. 1833 and Martha Fallows I have been checking all places I know but can't seem to find where they lived or birth dates or cemeteries.......

This may be a silly question, but is Chesterfield also Chester or Cheshire? My Great Grandfather was born in Chester Cheshire. When in researching and looking at births would he be listed under a different subdistrict other than Chester? Best Regards, Shelley

My grandmother was Mary White, baptised in Radford, Nottingham 13 Nov 1872. Her parents were William White and Elizabeth and I am trying to find Elizabeth's origins. From the 1871 Census: 35 Gamble Street, St Mary, Nottingham William White 46 Nottinghamshire, Head, Blacksmith Elizabeth...

I am researching the Vines name. I've found a marriage record for Henry Vines and Elizabeth Ann Croose for 3/7/1853 who married at the General Baptist Chapel, Sacheveral St. Derby. Fathers were Charles and John respectively and both were living at Canal St. Henry may be my gg grandfather. ...