Caward

[araven]

I am seeking info on John Caward who was born abt 1742 in Yorkshire, England and died 1784 in Market Wheton. He married Unknown Clark and she was born abt 1746 in Market Wheton (Weighton), Yorkshire. They had several children: Margaret, Elizabeth, Ruth, John, George and James. George was born 1775 in Market Wheton and died 1867 in Halls Corner, New York. He married Mary Willson born 1778 in Warter, Yorkshire and died 1834 in Halls Corner, New York. They married in 1798 in Warter, England. Children born in Whitby, Yorkshire,England were: Mary, Sarah, George, Elizabeth and Jane. Children born in Halls Corner, New York were: Margaret, Anna, Ruth, James, Thomas, Clark, William and Wilson.
I would love to get more info on John as I am at a road block with him. Thanking you in advance!
Christy

[arthurk]

I don't know anything about your family, I'm afraid, but I do know a bit about some parts of Yorkshire and have come across many of its names. So I'm wondering - have you looked into the spelling CAWOOD? I think it's more usual than CAWARD.

Good luck,
Arthur Kennedy

[araven]

Thank you.. and yes I have seen it spelled Cayward,Caward and Cawood. I would imagine sometimes it was hard to read.
Thank you again,
Christy

[jeeb]

I should imagine this is his marriage:-
John Caward & Elizabeth Clark 17 July 1767 Shiptonthorpe, Yorks.
Shiptonthorpe is about 5 miles west of Market Weighton.

Interestingly a member of LDS has submitted the following information, note the same date but one year ealier!

John Caward & Elizabeth Clark 17 July 1766 Market Weighton, Yorks.

Cheers Jeremy

[araven]

Thank you so much!!! I have only gotten as far back as John Caward and Elizabeth Clark. Don't know anything more past that! Every little bit helps.
Thanks again,
Christy

[araven]

I was wondering if anyone could give me a little more info on Caword or Caward Castle?? Family tradition states our family is a part of that group..
Thank you,
Christy