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Posted by John Cordingley (6044) on
My gt.grandfather bought a plot number 13596 in the Hull General cemetery in 1852, positioned in Compartment 75. It states that it was conveyable to his Heirs and assignes. He died abroad. Is the plot therefore still reserved as he did'nt use it! I have the Certificate.


Posted by John Cordingley (6044) on
My great grandfather was Henry Cordingley, a Master Mariner on the Barque 'The Lord Mulgrave'. He died from an on board accident off newfoundland in 1853 and was buried in New Brunswick.Are there any records about the 'Lord Mulgrave'?


Posted by Aileen Withington (6042) on
Does anyone have information about the SYMES family who had a rope and twine business in Hull from 1850s - 1900s? BENJAMIN SYMES died in Sculcoates in 1900 and his 2 unmarried sons, THOMAS HODDER SYMES and JOSEPH HENRY SYMES, then ran the business. Benjamin's youngest child, ELIZABETH [1864 - 1944], married WILLIAM JOHN RIPPON, who was the brother of my great grandmother, EMMA RUSTON [nee RIPPON].


Posted by Clive Dennison (6032) on
Dennison : Thixendale / Humbleton : I am trying to find information regarding John Dennison , B Thixendale around about 1804/07 but resident in Humbleton 1841/51/61/71census . John married in Humbleton 1825, Wife Martha Smith B abt 1807 Roos and 9 children all born Humbleton between 1827 to 1845. I have many details of other Dennison’s in Thixendale area but no link with John found at present. Any information would be appreciated .


Posted by Clive Dennison (6032) on
Dennison : Hedon : I am trying to find information regarding Frederick Dennison , B about 1755 possibly Pontefract, Married Ann Jackson Hedon 1786 , died Hedon 1844. His wife Ann born about 1770 ,died Hedon 1842, Their children all born Hedon were Thomas 1791, Hannah 1793, John 1795, George 1798, Frederick 1804, Ann 1806 and George 1811. Any information would be appreciated


Posted by Susan Dart (3849) on
JOHN BLENKHARN of Terrington, 1730-1798 Please is anyone researching the family of John (Johannes) BLENKHARN (b.1730 Terrington) who m.1758 Terrington to Hannah BEAL? John Blenkharn became the Parish Clerk at Terrington and had children: William (m.Hannah Bottrill), Elizabeth, Thomas, John (m.Bella Ibbotson), Joseph, Mary (m.John Trees), Philip and Ann (m.John Blakey). Particularly interested in Ann Blenkharn (c.21.11.1781 Terrington) who m.23.11.1805 Terrington or 1809 to John Blakey (b.abt.1782). Searching for John Blakey’s birthplace. Willing to share Blakey/Blenkharn research. Any information on this family would be appreciated.


Posted by Susan Dart (3849) on
WILLIAM BLAKEY BIBLE, Coxwold Seeking family tree details from a bible owned by William and Ellen BLAKEY (née FOX) who lived at Maxwell House, Coxwold, North Yorkshire. William b.1846 Terrington was a horse breaker/trainer and dealer at Maxwell House. This property was the Blakey family home between 1879-1965, with the last two occupants being two of their children, Thomas William (Tommy) Blakey and his sister Edith Annie (Edie) m. Albert Edward Taylor. Both Tommy and Edie died in 1965 and are buried at Coxwold. William Blakey was one of the brothers of my gt.great grandmother, Jane Blakey.


Posted by Angela Meadley (4523) on
BURROWS SAMUEL- Can anyone help me find the baptism of my gt.gt.gt Grandfather please. Samuel Burrows was born in 1787/88 and on 1841 census was born in Yorkshire (also on the ships muster rolls for him it listed as born Hull or Yorkshire and sometimes Burrus). He married Mary Crosskill 28 Nov 1818 at Holy Trinity Hull and lived for many years at 3 Sewer Lane, Hull until he died at that address in 1846 aged 58. I have so much information on him but not his baptism so I can go back further. Thanks Angie


Posted by Susan Dart (3849) on
ANGEL PUB, 19 CHAPEL LANE off LOWGATE, HULL Trying to find information on JANE EMILY FALLOWS/FELLOWS b.1833 Manchester who was the wife a SAMUEL ADKINS/ATKINS. Samuel reportedly died in the Angel Pub around 1851. Widowed Jane had a young son, also Samuel, and later remarried. Any newspaper reports on this death or details about the family would be appreciated.


Posted by Susan Dart (3849) on
TAYLOR GROCER'S SHOP Looking for the Taylor family who owned a Grocer’s shop in Arthur Street/Cecil Street between 1891-1940's. Please does anybody remember this family? ADAM and ELIZA TAYLOR brought their family to Hull from The Lye, Worcestershire between the 1881 and 1891 Census, appearing then living at 61 Arthur Street (off Plane Street), Anlaby Road, Hull. Eliza was listed as a ‘Grocer’ on the 1891 Census with daughter, Hannah, as an assistant. On the 1901 Census daughter Esther Taylor lived at 58 Cecil Street (off Hawthorn Avenue), Anlaby Road, Hull, recorded as a ‘Grocer Provision Dealer’ (working at home), and it is thought that two Taylor sisters continued running the shop for many years. The Taylor daughters were Hannah, Esther, Mary, Annie and Harriet. My grandfather, Arthur Thomas Taylor, was their youngest brother.


Posted by Frederick/Elaine Barrowcliffe (5900) on
Does anyone have any information about PETER BROWN c.1750 born Snainton, married MARY FOSSICK 11 July 1774 at Brompton by Sawdon, they had 6 children all born in Brompton. We would like to know the names of Peter's mother and father but any information would be appreciated. Many thanks.


Posted by Martyn Sadler (5794) on
You say ‘SCRUTON’ and I say ‘SCREETON’. The problem came to light when I was trying to follow Screetons of Beverley from the 18th into the 19th c. When the ‘Screeton’ trail ran out, a helpful friend suggested I try ‘Scruton’ and to my surprise, there they were, clearly the same people but now recorded as ‘Scruton’. I suppose an illiterate person gave the name to clergyman or census taker who made of it what he could and, regardless, could not be corrected. When that record was transcribed, were two weak e’s, their loops but pin-pricks, read as a ‘u’. Or was it the other way around? Is it possible that when one was spoken aloud, the other was heard? Or that the pronunciation of the name changed through the years? I’d like to know what my g-g-grandmother’s name really was. And to be able to carry on my research without having to enter both names at every step along the way. Any suggestions?


Posted by Andy Johnson (4894) on
WALGATE - if anyone has any information on any members of this family then please contact me. All info is gladly received on this unusual name


Posted by Elizabeth Lloyd (6005) on
I am trying to trace the parents of John George WARE or WHARE. According to his army record he was born in Trinity, Hull in 1809, but he spent most of his life travelling around the world as an army corporal & sergeant. he returned to Hull on retirement & died there in 1861.


Posted by Peter Starling (5704) on
Does anyone have any information on SNAPS photograpy, (formerly) 18 Princess Street, Bridlington. The shop is now a booksellers and I'm wondering if any of the old photography shop records have survived. I have a unidentifed family holiday snap from I think the 1930's with the ref no. E2446 on the front. Can anyone help?


Posted by Maree Jones (5987) on
Looking for any information on BRIDGE FRODSHAM & his wife ISABELLA CATHERINA PEIRSON who were married in Yorkshire in 1754. Also their children ELIZABETH Born 27 Mar 1755, JOHN Born 19 Feb 1758, ISABELLA Born 06 May 1759, CATHERINE Born 07 Aug 1760 Died 06 Oct 1763 and SARAH Born 01 Jan 1762. BRIDGE was an Actor known as the York Roscius he Died 25 Oct 1768 and is buried I believe in a tomb at SCULCOATES. Any information would be appreciated.


Posted by Arlene Butler (3611) on
HOLDENBY Robert, and his wife Ann BROTHERTON married Aug. 13, 1807 at ROWLEY Yorkshire . Any information regarding the Yorkshire HOLDENBY'S would be appreciated. To the best of my knowledge, Roberts parents were William Holdenby and Elizabeth Potts. Robert HOLDENBY died August 24, 1856, at Little Weighton(Weeton) Yorkshire.


Posted by Gillian Danby (5902) on
I am looking for the parents of Leonard WRIGHT who was born c. 1809 in Kelk, Yorkshire. I am unable to find any baptism records for him. Possible siblings of Leonard's are Francis, William and Thomas. On 18 Nov 1839 Leonard WRIGHT married Elizabeth DANBY in Foston on the Wolds. On 24 June 1849, Elizabeth and Leonard WRIGHT emigrated to South Africa with 4 of their 7 children. Leonard subsequently died in South Africa on the 19 Feb 1871. Any information regarding the birth and/or Christening of Leonard would be very much appreciated.


Posted by Glenn Morgan (5983) on
RINGROSE - I am researching this maternal surname in the Sculcoates, Cottingham and Kirk Ella areas. A wedding occurred between William RINGROSE and Hannah FOSTER on 5 May 1794 at Beverley, Saint Mary and Saint Nicholas and I seek the register details. If anyone is able to check this entry for me, please, I would be in their debt as I live in Essex. (The William that I have traced was born in Cottingham in 1780, so would have been aged just 14/15 at date of marriage - most unlikely! However, I am struggling to find an alternative William elsewhere in the Riding and hope that the marriage entry may assist my researches.) I am happy to exchange information with other members who are also researching the Ringrose surname. Thank you. GLENN


Posted by Tor Riley (5535) on
I have a Hannah DIXON who married Francis RILEY in 1778 at Cottingham. Hannah was the daughter of Francis DICKSON, who was baptized on 13 September 1747. Source: Cottingham Parish Register. Francis Riley died in 1809 and Hannah in 1819, both at Cottingham. Can anyone provide information on Hannah’s parents and any siblings? Many thanks.


Posted by Tor Riley (5535) on
I have a Francis RILEY, a yeoman who died 1763 at Cottingham. In his last Will and Testament dated that year he mentioned his wife Mary and these children: Ann - Baptised 1730 at Cottingham. Francis (c’1732-1809) married Hannah DIXON at Cottingham in 1778. Hannah married William FREEMAN at Cottingham in 1767. Dinah married John JENNISON at Cottingham in 1765. Martha BAYLEY [sic] believed to have married Richard BENSON 1761 at Sculcoates. Elizabeth married John HERBERT before 1763. His first wife was Jane BOCKENFIELD whom he married in 1733 at Cottingham. She died in 1745. Mary was Francis’ second wife, the widow Mary PALMER, whom he married in 1754 at Beverley Minster. Does anyone have any information about either of these women, the children, or the BENSON, FREEMAN, JENNISON or HERBERT families?


Posted by David Wardell (3518) on
Samuel WARDELL was listed as pauper inmate in Dyer Lane, Beverley in the 1861 census RG9/3568 Folio 76 p14 . what was this since no details are shown on the Census. Only imnates are listed and no staff are given and I can find no help from the enumerators description of the district. Was this a local workhouse ?


Posted by Ronald/Marilyn White (5723) on
Looking for any descendants of ARTHUR GALE & his wife DORIS MARY JACKSON who were married in Hull in 1915. I found Arthur's name and army number in a small diary that my grandad Herbert Ernest Wilson had in the 1st World war. From the information in the diary I have been able to find many documents regarding Arthur's time with the East Yorkshire Regiment & know that he was in Egypt in 1915. His address when he joined the regiment in 1914 was 7 Nornabell Street, Hull. I vaguely remember hearing grandad speak of Arthur Gale, but I didn't know who he was. From his army records I see that he was a stonemason, which had been grandad's profession, so they would have probably worked together. Arthur later lived at 41 Abbey Street, Hull. I would very much like to pass all this information to the family of Arthur & Doris.


Posted by Susan Taylor Dart (3849) on
HACKETT - Family Photograph, Hull My maternal aunt Clara LEAKE married Joseph Arthur HACKETT in Hull during December 1927. Looking for names of Joseph’s two younger sisters who appeared in a family photograph taken in Hull about 1918. May have been Edna Hackett (b.Jul qtr.1904 Sutton) and Annie Elizabeth Hackett (b.Jan qtr.1907 Hull). Willing to provide a copy of this photograph only to either sister or one of their descendants upon proof of relationship, together with a copy of a photograph of possibly Joseph’s grandmother Mary Jane Hackett (likeness very faded) [p/p only please]. Research details of family tree also available upon request. *JOSEPH ARTHUR HACKETT was born 23.2.1902 Hull* and died 17.12.1982 Westwood Hospital, Beverley. Occupation: Engineer and Technical College Lecturer.** I have researched his ancestors as: Parents: Charles James Hackett (1876 Hull) m.1901 Hull to Annie Elizabeth Page (1875 North Newbald) Grandparents: Joseph Arthur Hackett (1852-1933 Hull) m.1875 Hull to Mary Jane Cole (1852 Middlesbrough) Great grandparents: Charles James Hackett (1818 Cromford, Derbyshire) m.1848 Hull to Caroline (formerly Wildbore née Darby) (1822 Hull). Charles James Hackett was drowned in Princes Dock Westside, Hull in July 1888. Joseph’s great(x3)grandfather, John Hackett (1745-1808 Cromford, Derbyshire) was reported to have worked with Sir John Arkwright in Derbyshire, and supervised the building of Scotland’s first cotton mill in Penicuick. His son Richard also worked as accountant and manager of one of the Arkwright Cotton Mills.


Posted by Sheila Dixon (15) on
I'm researching Albert DIGBY WILLOUGHBY, Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull in the 1920s and would particularly like to contact any of his descendants or other relatives.


Posted by Dorothy McFadyen (5121) on
I am seeking any information on Joseph Mcfadyen B.abt 1903 Scotland.He died 1941 in Hull. He was a soldier of the salvation army and played in the band.He lived in the Beverley Road/Spring Bank area.Thank you, Dorothy


Posted by John Wilson (5898) on
I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFOMATION ON THE FATHER AND MOTHER OF A JOHN WOOD HE WAS BORN AT AKIE IN 1852 AND WAS MARRIED TO ELIZABETH ANN CREASER AT POCKLINGTON 1879. HE IS ON THE 1861 CENSUS AGE 9 AT AKIE WITH HIS GRANDFATHER JOHN WOOD AGE 83 HIS GRANDMOTHER ANN WOOD AGE 77 AND HIS SISTER ELIZA WOOD AGE 11. BUT UP TO NOW I CAN'T TRACE FARTHER OR MOTHER. THANKS FOR ANY HELP.


Posted by Judith Lowry (5509) on
Searching for information about the EASTWOOD family from Barmby on the Marsh. Annie Elizabeth EASTWOOD married John BYRAM in Castleford on 20th June 1868, aged 22yrs. Her father is named as John EASTWOOD. I have found a John EASTWOOD anf family in the 1851 census in Barmby Marsh, but cannot find them in 1841. I have also been unable, so far, to find a birth registerd for Annie Elizabeth.


Posted by Carol Baron (5600) on
LAYCOCK : My maternal grandfather William Herbert LAYCOCK was born in Frederick Terrace, Hull in 1878. He married Florence SPOURS 1907, and was widowed in 1913. In 1901 he is living at Laurell Grove and his occupation is railway clerk. In 1913 he was living - we believe - in Hessle since that was were our mother was born and his wife died. Our mother was raised by another couple. To the best of family knowledge he continued to work for the railway. We also believe that he was still alive in the 1950's and was known to have been in Hull on at least one occasion. Probably he was still living there. My efforts to find out what happened to William Herbert have hit the proverbial brick wall. Does anyone out there have any information and can anyone tell me which Railway company he was most likely to be employed by since I think it might be worth my looking at railway records


Posted by Alan R Atkinson (4485) on
Maria Atkinson I am trying to find any info on the death of Maria Atkinson she is alive on the 1871census but not on the 1881. Maria was living with her husband Joseph in Swanland. Joseph died 29 August 1880 in Swanland.


Posted by Catherine Askew (5951) on
I am looking for birth/christening information for Mary Ann Hall my great-great grandmother. In all the census returns from 1861 to 1901 she is recorded as being born in Burton Agnes circa 1844, but I have not been able to track down her birth records - can anyone help?. She married Thomas Gray at St Pauls in Sculcoates on 9th August 1869 her father's name and occupation were given as William Hall,Blacksmith. Mary Ann and Thomas Gray lived mostly in Sheffield they retired to Bridlington and both died there, Thomas in 1932 and Mary Ann in 1938. Any more information about this couple would be much appreciated.


Posted by Joan Basgallop (1303) on
CLARKS in HOLDERNESS In 1831 John Clark married Elizabeth Tennison in Keyingham. They had three sons, Henry 1832 William 1834 and John Junior 1836 For years I have been searching for the death of John (the father) which must have occurred between the dates of 1836 (the birth of John Junior) and the remarriage of Elizabeth to William Hunter in 1842. Can anyone tell me HOW, WHEN, WHERE and WHY.? There are many CLARKS in various Holderness villages and I would welcome information on any other Clark ancestries. Barbara


Posted by Joan Basgallop (1303) on
CLARKS in HOLDERNESS. In 1831 John Clark married Elizabeth Tennison in Keyingham. They had three sons , Henry 1832 William 1834 and John 1836 For years I have been searching for the death of John, which must hav occurred betwen the dates of 1836 (birth of John Junior) and 1842 (remarriage of Elizabeth to William Hunter) The Clarks are a very confused bunch with so many Johns. Can anybody tell me the WHY, WHEN, HOW and WHERE ?


Posted by Susan Taylor Dart (3849) on
BLAKEY FAMILY OF TERRINGTON Searching for anyone linked with the following members of the Blakey family of Terrington, North Yorkshire in the early 1800's, all children of John and Ann Blakey (nee) Blenkharn: John c.1814 Terrington who married (1)1857 Terrington Hannah Jackson, (2)1865 Appleton le Street Sarah Waite, (3)1878 Helmsley Jane Cook. Ann c.1816 Terrington who married 1834 Terrington Robert Thompson. Elizabeth c.1823 Terrington who married 1857 Terrington Mark Wild. Jane c.1827 Terrington who married 1852 Terrington Francis Arnell.


Posted by Janet Higman (5957) on
I am trying to trace the arrival in HULL of my great grandparents Edward Ludwig SPINK and his wife Hermine Louisa Anna SPINK (nee STORM) from Prussia sometime before 1881. They appear on that Census living at 17 Mason Street, SCULCOATES and my ggfather's profession is shown as tailor. From the ages shown on this Census they would both have been born c1844. I would be grateful if anyone could point me in the right direction. Thanks.


Posted by geoff Chatterton (5948) on
I am a new member finding his feet and already have had useful replies to my earlier queries. I am now back in uk and resuming my quest to trace my family. My great grandfather James Chatterton was born I be;ieve in 1835 in Leeds. GRO cannot help as prior to 1837. Where do I research his birth and obtain a cert. His father was a Joseph Chatterton, this info I got from James`s wed cert. regards Geoff


Posted by Ian Gower (5956) on
WATSON family of Brigham and Nth Frodingham Areas... I am looking for any descendents of GEORGE and ELIZA WATSON who were living in the SKIPSEA area and resided at THE BUNGALOW, BRIGHAM in the 1930's.I do know they had 13 children so I would think there may some descendents still living in the East Riding to this day. George and Eliza were my Grandparents on my Mother's side....


Posted by geoff Chatterton (5948) on
Can anyone help. I have discovered that my late grandfather Thomas Chatterton died on 31 July 1948 at 2 Emilys terrace, Massey Street Hull.He committed suicide by gas from household stove. He is buried in an unmarked grave in Western cemetery .I assume the inquest records are unavailable but it must have been reported in local paper.As I am in Sydney I cannot visit newspaper office library in Hull. Is the info online?


Posted by geoff Chatterton (5948) on
I am trying to find information on my ggrandmother Elizabeth Martin born 1849 in Hull. Her father was a John Martin. She married my grandfather Francis Ward 18 March 1869 in Hull. I cannot trace her birth cert or census as Ward.


Posted by Susan Taylor Dart (3849) on
Searching for further details on Gunnar Thordesen (b.1853 Leidesford, Iceland) who m.1894 Hull to Frances Elizabeth Lyth. Frances Elizabeth Lyth was one of the sisters of my great grandmother, Emma Donna Esther Lyth. Gunnar Thordesen appears in 1901 Census with Anglicised name of ‘Joseph Thordeson’. He was a merchant seaman, who was discharged from his final voyage in 1909. What happened to him after this date? Any assistance would be welcomed.


Posted by Susan Taylor Dart (3849) on
Unable to find second marriage date for Matthew Walker b.1816 Hutton Cranswick to a possible Jane Emily Adkin(s) [widow]. Matthew would probably have married his second wife between 1854-1858. Matthew Walker’s first marriage 1849 Hull was to Margaret Duncan. Census Returns (1861-1881) for this couple and family show his wife recorded as “Annie Walker”. Matthew d.1894 Hull and his wife Annie appears on the 1901 Census.


Posted by Basil Hodgson (5785) on
I am searching for any information for Thomas Hodgson born 1819 in Bempton His father was William Hodgson born 1791 either in Bridlington or Sewerby. The family did live in Sewerby; later Thomas relocated to a farm in Staintondale. Thomas was married to a Elizabeth from Sewerby.


Posted by Susan Taylor Dart (3849) on
CHARLES LEAKE (bp.1795 Paull) Searching for links with great gt.grandfather Edward Leek/Leak’s parents, Charles Leake and Jane (née Bell) who m.7.1.1822 St Mary’s Church, Hull, East Yorkshire. Charles, a ship’s carpenter, was baptised 6.9.1795 in Paull, near Hull. A Robert and Catharine Leek (née Molthouse) m.25.5.1790 Paull may have been Charles’ parents. Two siblings of Edward Leek/Leak b.abt.1823 London were Elizabeth bp.26.9.1824 Drypool, Hull and Jane Leak bp.30.4.1826 Sculcoates. Any further information would be appreciated. Information on descendants of Edward Leek, who m.12.10.1846 Bridlington to Eliza Sawden bp.22.11.1822 Barmston could be provided for anyone researching this family.


Posted by Susan Taylor Dart (3849) on
LADY CLARK OF BRIDLINGTON, 1870's Lady Clark of Bridlington (or nearby) was the employer of my great grandparents Edward and Ellen Leek possibly during the 1870's onwards. Please does anyone have information on this lady and Clark household in the area? Edward Leek (b.1855 Bridlington) worked as her head gardener, and Ellen (b.1849) as her maid. Edward's father, another Edward Leake, was also listed as 'Gardener of Bridlington' on his death certificate in 1906. I have identified a Lady Margaret Clark living in Bridlington on the 1851 Census, and a Lady Eleanor Clark in Filey, but wonder if anyone knows if either lived in Bridlington around this time zone of 1870's, or has details of the household?


Posted by Frederick/Elaine Barrowcliffe (5900) on
Could someone lookup a parish record please for JOHN BROWN born between 1818-1821 at BURNISTON, he was married to SARAH LOCKWOOD in 1852. On the 1861, 1871, 1881 census he lived in Newby. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thank you.


Posted by Tim Stainton (5897) on
Posted 7 Apr 2008 I am interested in the Hallgate Zion Independent Church in Cottingham, which I believe may have been started by Methodists. A number of my ancestors were christened there between 1767 and 1773. Can anyone shed some light on the church? Also, these christenings appear on the IGI records and although I know that some of the people christened died as infants, there is no sign of their deaths or burials on the IGI records. Would I need to come up to Beverley to check the Cottingham registers myself? Many thanks.


Posted by Alan R Atkinson (4485) on
I am trying to find information on David Atkinson born 20/03/1863 in Woodhouse Cottingham, died 12/02/1930 at 12 Kent Terrace, Kent Street, Holderness Road, Hull. Buried in Hedon Road Cemetery. Any help would be appreciated.


Posted by Alan/Jennifer Atkinson (4485) on
I am trying to find information on John Leonard Newmarch died in the Dec qtr of 1873 and buried in the General Cemetery, Spring Bank West Hull. Any help would be appreciated.


Posted by Alan/Jennifer Atkinson (4485) on
I am trying to find information on a pair of twins John Herbert Atkinson & James Atkinson born 1/09/1918 at 16 Kent Terrace, Kent Street, Holderness Road, Hull, both John & James died on the 16/09/1918. Cause of death for both stated as defect from birth. I thought they would have been buried in Hedon Road Cemetery, but have contacted the Hull Crematorium who say they are not buried there. Any help would be appreciated.


Posted by Margaret Tanfield (5128) on
I am searching for William Wilson, last known on 1851 Census in Driffield, a Widower and Corn Miller. He appears to have disappeared, leaving his young children with his brother & wife ! Any help would be appreciated.


Posted by Frederick/Elaine Barrowcliffe (5900) on
Does anyone have any information about THOMAS BARACLUFF married ANN HODGSON 19 September 1786 at Saint Mary and Saint Nicholas, Beverley, Yorkshire please.


Posted by Margaret Dyson (5078) on
ANN OXTOBY (born circa 1842 Flamborough) was the illegitimate daughter of SARAH OXTOBY. ANN married JOHN BARRON 19/3/1859 Driffield. Can anyone help me, please, with the birth/baptism of SARAH OXTOBY and any information ref her parents. Many thanks.


Posted by Maria Nicklin (5926) on



Posted by Joan Wilson (5935) on
I am searching for my father's siblings and hopefully their children. His name was George Holder, born 1897 in the Hessle Road area. It was a large family comprising of William, Frederick, Walter, Arthur, Henry, Lilian, Rose, Eveline and Hilda. His father was HENRY HOLDER,born 1852 in Deptford or Rochester. mother was Emily Blakeston. My dad was a fisherman as was his father and possibly the brothers. They are all on the 1901 census. My mother was Amy Doris Clarke. Hope someone can help, thanks.


Posted by ANGELA SINGLETON (5933) on
MULGRAVE DANIEL PENNEY in Keyingham 1881, can't find him 1891. 1901 he was in Sculcoates at Coblenz House, Duesbury St and also at Saltmarsh. I think he was an industrial chemist, analytical chemist and possibly forensic chemist. Does anyone have info/photos or know of relations, possibly cousins? Would be grateful


Posted by Alan/Chris Brigham (4159) on
East India Company - St Helena The sailing ship Maitland transported East India Company troops from St Helena to Britain. Has anyone any evidence of where she docked in the Uk?


Posted by Jeff Vasey (5923) on
I am searching for descendants of the following family: Hill John A B.1832 Selsey Sussex Hill Sarah K. B.1832 Brixham Devon Children : William H. B.1857 John R B.1859 Sarah K. B.1861 Jessie B.1863 Elizabeth A. B.1865 Edwin A. B.1868 All children born in Hull. John A. Hill was a master mariner with Smack fishing boats out of hull.


Posted by Suzanne Connor (5746) on
Re. John BOOTH John Booth was baptised at Holy Trinity on 23.10.1815 and is on the 1841 census. I have found him again in 1881 listed as the Captain of the Barge "Walter" at Drypool. He is with his wife, Bessie, and grandson James Turpin. On the 1891 census he is with his wife, Elizabeth, and his granddaughter, Mary E. Turpin and they are "living on parish relief". Does anyone know anything about John or his life on board a barge and where they would have sailed? As I know nothing about life on a barge, can anyone suggest a book I could read? Any help would be gratefully received.


Posted by Ronald/Marilyn White (5723) on
I am looking for any information about my 3x great grandparents MARTIN MANSON born in Whitby in 1803 & MARY ANN ELLIOTT also born in Whitby in 1792. They were married there on the 31st. Oct. 1830. Martin was a stone mason. I would like to know who were his parents & if he had any siblings.


Posted by Marian Brown (4713) on
Wards of Blacktoft and Gilberdyke. I have just found Mary Jane Ward,(aged 15) Henry Ward aged 8) and John Ward(ages 11) on the 1891 census resident in Howden Workhouse. As i know my grandfather Joseph Henry Ward and his sister Mary Jane Ward were brought up in this workhouse i wonder if any member would be able to check the records and let me know if the above are the children of William Ward and Emma Brooks as i have no prior knowledge of any children born after Mary Jane.


Posted by Raymond Blight (1873) on
Am researching the NEWLOVE family from Driffield, LANGTON family from Folkton/Flixton, GIBSON and PERCY/PIERCY families from New Malton. All during the 18th-19th C. Happy to share any information or hear from anyone who is also researching the same families.


Posted by PAT KING (5909) on
CAN ANYONE HELP,IM LOOKING FOR INFO ON JOHN CROOK B1831/32 IN HULL I AM LOOKING FOR SIBLINGS AND HIS MOTHERS NAME, I HAVE GOT HIS MARR CERT HE WED AMELIA BONE [AND HIS FATHER WAS ALSO NAMED JOHN IT SAID HE WAS A JOINER] I HAVE FOUND HIM ON 61,71,81,91,CENSUS,BUT CARNT FIND HIM ON 41 AND 51 CENSUS TO GET ANY FURTHER BACK WITH THIS FAMILY, I NEED TO FIND SOMEONE WHO COULD SEARCH PARISH RECORDS FOR ME THANK YOU PAT.


Posted by Joan Basgallop (1303) on
I need information on John Clark who married Elizabeth Tennyson on 4 July 1831. They had three sons Henry 1832 William1834 and John 1836. The father was a farmer. A John Clark died in 1838 aged 62 but was he the father of the three boys?.Elizabeth remarried in 1842, a Mr. John Hunter. I have not found a will for John Senior, although the sons continued to farm. Can anyone sort out these relationships ?


Posted by Christine McLean (1251) on
My gtgt grandfather, William HALL was living in 8 Collier St, Hull in the 1861 census, age 45yrs. His wife was Sarah & daughters Elizabeth (my gt grandmother) & Mary Ann. I don't know the maiden name of Sarah & have three options - Sarah FOSTER, Sarah APPLETON RYMER or Sarah WARD. By the 1871 census William is a widow & Elizabeth 17 & Maryann 13 are still at home. If anyone has any information on this family I would love to hear from you.


Posted by Ernie/Kathy Irwin (4885) on
I am trying to find the death record of my gt grandparents: Michael & Henrietta ELLIS. Michael was born in Weaverthorpe 1844, lived most of his married life with Henrietta and their children in Nth Burton. By 1901 they were living in Hull, where most of their children ended up also. My grandfather was married in 1906 and it didn't say that his father was 'deceased', so I assume he was still alive then. I have checked through all available records up to 1930's, without success, and I am sure they didn't live that long. Has anyone any suggestions as to where I might look next. Hoping someone can help. Regards Kathy.


Posted by Frederick/Elaine Barrowcliffe (5900) on
BROWN/WATSON Hi We are new members who need some local help, as we are looking for the father and mother and other relatives of JOHN AUGUSTUS BROWN born c.1854 in Newby and married Alice Jane Watson in 1877 at Scarborough. As you can imagine, searching for his father also JOHN BROWN is very difficult. We do know that JOHN AUGUSTUS and Alice Jane had 11 children and on the 1901 census lived in Scalby. Can anyone help please?


Posted by Mary Elizabeth Fraser (5810) on
Hello Everyone, My Great Grandmother Catharine Hardcastle came from Hutton Cranswick, several family graves are in the church yard. She and two other sisters married in H.C. church. Ellen Gravell nee Hardcastle married William Webster Gravell Jan 1870 at Hutton he died 1907 4th quater aged 61, Sculcoates. W.W.G was a cabinet maker 1871 living Grimsby,1891 Clerk of Works, Cleethorpes. I am unable to find any trace of Ellen or recorded events for the children after 1881. Amy1876, Walter1878, Eva1880, Harold 1883, Ida1885, Marjory1886. Any help would be appreciated. E. Fraser


Posted by S. Allen (5904) on
Cox Family - I am researching my great grandfather’s family. Edwin Austin Cox born 1872 in Hull Yorkshire. His Father was John Henry Cox from Wells in Somerset born 1843, his mother was Ann Elizabeth (Linton) Cox born 1850. They had 7 children. Edwin Austin Cox b1872 Florence Louisa Linton Cox b1874 Evelina Cox b1875 Letitia Cox b1879 Walter Cox b1881 Minnie May b1887 William b1889 All were born in Hull, Yorkshire. Edwin married Edith Ann Dearing in 1902 (born 1876) my grandmother Mabel was born in 1903 and her brother Wilfred in 1906. I have Cencus records for the whole family up to 1901 but appart from my GGrandfather and his sister evelina who I know married I have been unable to find any information on any of the others. I would be grateful of any links with my family


Posted by Mike Dobson (5885) on
I have been researching the Dobsons for some time. In particular the line from William Dobson 1722 and Mary Pape (1722) who married 1742 at Ulrome. If anyone can give me information on this large family and the other families that link in I would be grateful. Also I am happy to share the quite extensive notes I have. My own line is from James b1753 @ Ulrome. Married Hannah Major or Mauger @ Barmston 2/7/1780 The other families I would like to add to the picture are: Papes in particular Thomas (Who married Mary Blackborn Dunn Richard (married Elizabeth) Eddon Any links to Whitwell on the Hill Major or Mauger from Barmston or Flambrough


Posted by John Carlill (3670) on
I am building a history of the Carlill's in East Yorkshire so would welcome any information re a Carlill. I'm also willing to share my research data on the several hundred Carlill and trees I have built so far. John Carlill


Posted by Joy Cawley (5873) on
Hi, My interests are the following names: THOMAS COLLEY (1795-1869) of Hessle. ELIZABETH HOTHAM (1800-1859) of Hessle (wife of Thomas Colley). I found Elizabeth Hotham Colley's memorial inscription in the Hessle records (M059) but have not found Thomas's. Also not found were the memorial inscriptions for most of their children. GEORGE COLLEY (1818-?), he was alive in 1841 and still in Hessle (he worked for Joseph Pease at Hessle Wood House. WILLIAM HOTHAM COLLEY (1820-?), he was alive in 1851 and still in Hessle with his 2nd wife Sarah (?) and their daughter Mary E. Colley (1850-?). His first wife Mary nee Clegg died March 1849. THOMAS COLLEY (1822-1863), he is listed in the Hessle memorial inscription (M059), he is buried with his wife's family (Gardner), but not his wife Rachael. JOHN COLLEY (1829-1876), he was married to Sarah Anderson who was still alive in 1881 (in Hessle). MARGARET COLLEY (1831-?), she was married to George Peart (1835-1876). Margaret was still alive and living in Hessle in 1891. JAMES COLLEY (1833-?), he was married to Ann Marshall (1835-?), they were both alive and living in Hessle in 1881. JOSEPH COLLEY (1835-?). I am related to MARY COLLEY (dau of Thomas and Elizabeth Hotham Colley), she married THOMAS BROWN Nov 25, 1845, St. James Kingston Upon Hull, and they moved to Canada with their son Charles Thomas in 1862. They also had a son, William (1847-?), who was not with them in 1871 in Canada. If anyone has any information about where the other Colleys are buried I would appreciate it. Thankyou Joy Cawley


Posted by Jane (5838) on
Seeking anyone researching or connected to the following IRELAND family of East Yorkshire. My great great grandparents were William Ireland (1842-1911) and Mary Dodson (1842-1922). William was a farm bailiff originally from Wold Newton and he and Mary would have nine children: Annie Dodson b. 1864 Foxholes m. Mark Piercy d.unknown Jane Ireland b.1865 Wold Newton m. Henry Robinson Baker d.1924 John Dodson Ireland b.1867 Duggleby d. unknown George Ireland b.1869 High Fordon d. unknown Kate Elizabeth Ireland b. 1876 Barmston m. George Gash 1902 d.1910 Laura Hannah Ireland b.1879 Tibthorpe m. Tom Frankish 1905 d.1962 Fred Ernest Ireland b.1881 Tibthorpe m. Henrietta Fawcett d.1953 Mary Alice Ireland b.1884 Tibthorpe d. unknown Julia Clara Ireland b.1886 North Burton m. Harold Wray 1915 d.1978 Most of the family eventually moved to Sculcoates, Hull.


Posted by Beryl Wilkins (5783) on
My Gt.Gt.Gt G/Father, Samuel Thornton, was born in 1777 in Kingston upon Hull and was baptised on October 16 at Holy Trinity Church. He was married to Mary (date unknown) and they had one son John born in 1804, also baptised at Holy Trinity. I can find no record so far of any other children and wonder if Samuel died leaving Mary a widow who may have married again. If anyone can help with this problem I would be delighted.


Posted by Richard A Wiles (5835) on
Looking for our WILES family of Otteringham/Holme on Spalding Moor Robert Wiles/Jane Ream Wiles--sons Thomas and Richard--daughters Jane and Sarah. WE in OHIO are looking for our WILES family connection in East Riding. Thomas Wiles emigrated to USA in years after our Civil War and raised a family in northern Ohio. Unfortunately, he died early (age 32) and his German born wife spoke or wrote no English. Thus, we have been searching for our roots for over a 100+ years.


Posted by Joyce McLellan (5799) on
Cawood, Nafferton. Does anyone know anything about George and Jane Cawood, who lived in Nafferton around the turn of the 18th century? He was a master bricklayer and a proprty owner. Their daughter Elizabeth was born in 1782 and married a William Jackson in Nafferton in 1804. I am trying to establish whether she is my ggg grandmother. My Elizabeth Jackson came from Nafferton and eventually settled in Etton with her husband. But she appears in 1841 in Etton, while Jane Cawood's daughter, Elizabeth Jackson, appears in Nafferton with her mother in the same census. I think the Cawoods may have died out, but will be happy to find out they didn't!


Posted by Angela Raby (5833) on
WILLIAM AYRES a cordwainer retired to Hull c 1860s. He was born in 1812 on Isle of Anholt off Denmark to a Marine serving with British occcupation during Napolionic Wars and until Garrison disbanded in 1812. I have obtained the KEW reference numbers but would like to find a Military specialist to research there. Can any member suggest such a researcher?


Posted by Alastair Brown (5656) on
I need some local assistance with my family history research because I live in Sydney. You very kindly confirmed the baptism of William Cheselden Brown, at Kingston -upon-Hull in 1801, for me last year. I now have information that his father John Suffield Brown was married in September 1797 to Elizabeth Leonard of Hull at ? Whitby. Could somebody look up the Parish Records to confirm that please. Also I believe that their first son John Suffield Brown II , was ?born on June 15th 1798, Could that be confirmed too. Then the older John Suffield ?died in July 1801, can that be confirmed? His widow is said to have married Mr Peacock in1804? If anybody has access to the Parish Records for Kingston-upon -Hull and Whitby I would appreciate it if those events could be checked. Thankyou. Alastair Brown.


Posted by Patricia Harrison (5735) on
My grandfather, Tom Carr ,was born in Ottringham in 1888 and died in WW1 1916. He had several siblings: George 1881,Edith 1890,Ethel 1892,Arther 1895,Hilda 1897.I would like news of these people and /or descendants please. My great grandfather was Tom Edward Carr born 1855 in Easington. He was the son of Georgina Carr born 1826 and unmarried. I would also like any info. on this lady and, hopefully, the name of Tom's father. This is not on his birth certificate. Any info. would be most welcome, I cannot be the only descendant. Ruth


Posted by E A Cook (2011) on
BARKER/RAMSEY Robert Barker & Emily Ramsey emigrated to America in early 1850's. I am trying to locate any descendents of their siblings to make contact with Robert & Emily's descendents in the States who have just made a family history trip to the East Riding. The people they would like to make contact with, would be descendents of the following siblings of Robert b.1821 Kilnwick & Emily b. 1825 Westella. John Ramsey b.1820 Walkington (Carpenter) m. Sarah Ellen Sherwood 1846 Holy Trinity Hull, children Florence Ramsey b.1860 Hull, George William Ramsey b.1850, Emily Ramsey b.1852, Henry Eccles Ramsey b.1857, Walter Bilton Ramsey b.1862 (Printer) and John Charles Sherwood Ramsey b.1855 Sculcoates (Traveller in fancy goods) m. Fanny Elizabeth Carlee 1881 Sculcoates Register Office, children Wilfred Henry Ramsey b.1882, Albert George Ramsey b.1883, Elsie Ada Ramsey b.1886, Amy Sherwood Ramsey b.1889, Allan S. Ramsey b.1895. William Ramsey b.1821 Willerby (Gardener at Westella & Camerton) m. Hannah ? b.1835 Swanland, daughter Maude Lilly Ramsey b.1875 Westella Ann Barker b.1823 Hutton Cranswick m. Richard Sellers 1847 Holy Trinity. James Barker b. Lockington m. Hannah Holder Dinah Barker b.1815 m. James Dennison 1843 Holy Trinity Mary Barker b.1813 Lockington m. Thomas Moore 1838 All Saints Hull Thomas Barker b.1806 Beverley Parks m. Hannah Dennison 1842 Hull Register Off. William Barker b. 1801 Skidby m. Mary Hardaker 1841 All Saints Hull. All replies will be passed on to the Barker family in Wisconsin, USA.


Posted by Elizabeth Campbell (1444) on
My great great grandfather THOMAS BLENKINSOP was baptised in Appleton Wiske in North Yorkshire in 1782. He married MARY NORTHGRAVES in 1806 in Skirlaugh East Yorkshire and died in 1838 and is buried in Swine Parish Church. For several years I have been trying to trace his parents marriage, without success. His father was also called THOMAS BLENKINSOP and his mother MARY? I know Thomas senior had a brother called JOHN born around 1740 and just to confuse matters they sometimes went under the names BLENKEY OR BLENKY. I would be grateful to hear from anyone who is researching the BLENKINSOPS.


Posted by Judith Murray (5812) on
My Charles ROSS was a Master PIPEMAKER. I wonder why the family moved from Hull to Louth, Lincs in the 1850 - maybe conditions at the time or something related to his job. Any ideas?


Posted by Suzanne Connor (5746) on
WILLIAM JOHNSON HARRISON William was the publican at the 'Black Eyed Susan' public house in Blanket Row Hull. He died there on 22nd. March 1839. William was married to Elizabeth and one of their daughters, Angelina, was my gg grandmother. I cannot find William's birth or marriage record so any information would be gratefully received.


Posted by Judith Murray (5812) on
I'm trying to find out more about my ggg g/father Charles ROSS b. abt 1809 in Hull. He m. Elizabeth Lofley 30.8.1831 in Sculcoates and they had 8 children, one of which married and came to New Zealand. According to older family members there is a connection with Sir John and Sir James Ross - arctic and antarctic explorers. I was silly enough to decide to try and find the connection............


Posted by Peter a Walmsley (5807) on
Can any help with trying to find more about my Great Grandfather Robert Walmsley and Mary Walmsley nee Feeny. Robert and Mary were married in Holy Trinity Hull March 18th 1889. Roberts father was John Walmsley and Mary's was Thomas Feeny They do not appear on the 1901 census and trying to look back further is hard to find the family connections.


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