Hakin
Would love to hear from anyone who can connect to Hakin and its variants (including
Hawkins) from the Hurst/Marrick/Grinton areas of Swaledale. My family
were in Swaledale for many generations before leaving in the 1830's.
Submitted by: Vicky Hakin
Address: Sheffield
e-mail: vicky.hakin@lineone.net
Haley
Any information about Ann Haley or her ancestry, please. Ann married
Thomas Littlewood around 1780 in Thornhill Church, Dewsbury.
Submitted by: John Simpson
e-mail: jasimpson123@yahoo.co.uk
Haley / Ibbotson
I would like to meet anyone with connections from John Haley & Rachel
nee Cowling of Leeds. Also any Ibbetsons of Leeds ie George Ibbetson
and Ann nee Goodall.
Submitted by: Mrs Joan Meynell
Address: P.O.Box 888, Atherton, Queensland, Australia
e-mail: jmeynell@cyberwizards.com.au
Hall
Following on from a request some time ago regarding Hall of Holme
Upon Spalding Moor. Robert Hall married Ellen St Paul at Hosm 1863.
I now know that he was born Hackford, near Reepham, Aylsham Dist.,
Norfolk not Swaffham. I know his father and mother Thomas Hall
and Dorothy Mary Ann Juby both of Hackford, Ayl, Norfolk and Robert's
grandfather also Thomas Hall. Does anyone know of Robert and how
he came to Yorkshire? Does anyone know of his father and grandfather
in Norfolk? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Submitted by: Wendy Owen
Address: 2 Grosvenor Avenue, Goole, East Yorkshire DN14 6UT
e-mail: intelligentwend@hotmail.com
Hall
I have traced ancestry on my fathers side to Lancelot Gibson (Killingworth
Colliery) 1834. Of his two daughters, one (Eleanor) married Thomas
Tate. They had nine children. One of her daughters (Margaret)
married Joseph Hall (Gateshead). Margaret immigrated to Canada
post WW1 following the death of her husband. Her daughter Sarah
is my grandmother. Whereabouts of any living relatives in the
Gatehead, Newcastle district please contact me at my email address.
Submitted by: Christine Thompson
Address: 5 Ste Marie Montee, Ste. Anne de Bellevue, Quebec H9X2B5,
Canada
e-mail: christine_thompson16@hotmail.com
Hall
I'm looking for Prof. Rob Hall his family lived in Nunappleton-Bolton
Percy York England. Thank you for your help.
Submitted by: Bonnie Lee Lalor
Address: Branford, CT
e-mail: blalor14@yahoo.com
Hall
Tracing relatives George Robert Hall born Swaffham??, Norfolk married
Alice St.Paul?? of Newport Area E. Yorks, then lived Spen Lane
and The Old Rectory, Holme on Spalding Moor, E. Yorks. GR had siblings
Jack, Herbert, Tom, ??? and Polly. GR & Alice had children
Thomas, Charlie, Douglas, Nell, Madge, Sylvia (Australia), Hilda,
Ethel and George William (my Granddad he married Mabel Walker of
Greenoak, E. Yorks, lived Belby).
Do you know of any details of George Robert & Alice etc., any
information would be greatly appreciated.
Submitted by: Wendy Owen
Address: 2 Grosvenor Avenue, Goole, E. Yorks DN14 6UT
e-mail: intelligentwend@hotmail.com
Hall
I am researching the Hall family from North Cave. I have managed to get back
to Emma Maria Hall born North Cave 1844 her mother was Harriott Hall born 1826
in North Cave and her parents were William and Hannah Hall born around 1797
(neither born in North Cave but they had several children there)
If anyone has any further information on this family or have this family in
their family tree I would love to hear from you.
Submitted by: Sarah Smith
Address: Norfolk
e-mail: slsmith@macunlimited.net
Hall
Information on Joseph Hall who married Dorothy Bottomley in Dewsbury
in around 1746, can't find their deaths or births. Any assistance
would be much appreciated. They had many children who settled mainly
in Batley. Joseph & Dorothy may
have moved or lived in Batley.
Submitted by: John P Hall
Address: Burnham Cottage, Sessay, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3BE
e-mail: gthirkleby@aol.com
Hallas
Looking for William Hallas, born around 1841 in Dublin Ireland
and lived in Yorkshire in 1861.
Submitted by: Derek Hallas
e-mail: derek.hallas@ntlworld.com
Halliday
Are there any Hallidays out there?
Submitted by: James Karl Helmsley Halliday
Address: Saddleworth Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire
*James, you have not supplied a house number or
your email address. If you resubmit, I will add them.
Halliday
Request information on Elizabeth Halliday, married Lounsbrough King.
Submitted by: Di Herbert
Address: Canberra, Australia
e-mail: keithh@velocitynet.com.au
Hallowell
Looking for a Thomas Hallowell from Bradford, born Dec 25, 1833,
came to America and married a Sarah Hewitt from Derbyshire.
Submitted by: Carl Wirth
Address: 413 S. Lincoln, Fleming, CO 80728
e-mail: carl31wirth@hotmail.com
Hamilton
Could anyone help me establish a date of death for Henry Hamilton, my great grandfather,
born Marske (by Richmond) 1840, married in Richmond in 1865 and living on the
Aske Hall Estate at the 1901 census, then aged sixty years.
Submitted by: Glenda Allister
Address: Highfield Lodge, 4 College Road, Ripon , North Yorkshire HG4 2HD
e-mail: glenda.allister@virgin.net
Hamilton
Anyone with information on Richard Hamilton, yeoman farmer of North Otterington,
born abt 1726. He married Catherine Pybus in 1760.
Submitted by: Mike Nichols
Address: Rooper Hill Farm, Sassafras, Tasmania
e-mail: Mikemarynichols@hot
mail.com
Hammell, Hamel, Hammel, Hammill
I'm
researching the names of Hammell & Hammel in the Grinton & Aysgarth,
West Burton, Patley Bridge and Rothwell. Please
get in touch if you think we may have an ancestral connection.
Looking forward to hearing from other descendants.
Submitted by: Val Wall
Address: Lancashire, England.
e-mail: VALLY64@sky.com
Hammond
I was born in Beverley, Yorkshire at Westwood Maternity Home,
my fathers name was John Alonzo Cook, my mothers name was Jean
Dorothea (formerly Hammond). My grandfathers name was Edward
Allen Hammond. His wife, my grandmothers name I am unsure of.
My grandfather was the administrator for the Broadgate Mental
Institution. I have no history relating to my grandparents or
where they came from. I would appreciate any help that I could
get. My mother was a war bride and my father a canadian soldier,
and they came out to Canada after I was born. My maiden name
is Ursula Elizabeth Mary Cook.
Submitted by: Ursula Cornell
e-mail: alonzoecc@hotmail.com
Haning
I looking for a James Haning married Mary. In 1861 census they
had a son James 19 and a daughter Mary Jane 12. Mary Jane married
John Lund his BB 1847. In the 1881 census it says that they
lived and ran James Hannings 30 acre Farm. They lived in a
place called the Green. Is this Greenhead Lane in Settle?
They moved in 1889 to Cincinnati, Ohio.
Submitted by: Christine Holmes
e-mail: apehangmom@aol.com
Hankins
I am trying to build a family tree for both sides of my family Hankins (Featherstone)
and Taylor (Pontefract). My grandfathers are Brian Taylor and Gordon Hankins.
That's all I really know at the moment. If anyone can help, please do so.
Submitted by: Daniel Taylor
Address: 58 Westbourne Crescent, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 4JU
e-mail: dannytaylorishere@hotmail.com
Hannam
I am trying to trace the family of Thomas Hannam, b abt 1808, married to Mary
(possibly nee Simpson), b abt 1808 and their two children William, b 1834 & Sarah,
b 1836. Thomas was a miner. He immigrated to New Zealand in 1841 on board the "Whitby" and
Sarah followed with the children on board the "Lloyds" a few months
later. It is possible they were married on 1.12.1832 in St Peters, Leeds.
Submitted by: Dorle Hannam
Address: Australia
e-mail: dang6@aapt.net.au
Hannam
I am researching the Hannam family from North Deighton and Kirk Deighton. I am
back as far as Robert Hannam born 1767.
Submitted by: Arthur Yates
e-mail: arthur.yates@lineone.net
Hannam
I am trying to find out more about the Hannams of Nidderdale, mainly above
Pateley Bridge and employed in farming, textiles and mining, but also in the
communities including Birstwith and as far as Killinghall and Ripley. I have
many details for the 19th and 20th centuries, but there are gaps further back
in time. Any clues? Other surnames of interest are Kersey, Teal(e), Beck, Dolphin
and Geldart. Additionally are there any photographs of the people and places
of the upper dale that no-one wants? Any help appreciated.
Submitted by: Peter Hannam
Address: 1 Cecil Roadk, Norwich NR1 2QL
e-mail: peter.hannam@btinternet.com
Hansom
Trying to find the parents and birth of James Hansom born 1824
in Whitmell - also gives place of birth as Kiplin. I know James'
father was called George - this I have from a marriage certificate.
Any details would be great. Many thanks.
Submitted by: Mrs Jane Harvey
Address: 37 Brackenberry Crescent, The Ings, Redcar TS10 2PP
e-mail: thenuttytart10@hotmail.com
Hanson
Are there any Hansons or Popplewells out there please from the
Staincross / Mapplewell area. I would love to share information
on family history with someone from the area.
Submitted by: Margaret Watson
Address: P.O.Box 680, Charters Towers 4820, Nth Queensland Australia
e-mail: mwatson@tadaust.gov.au
Hardacre
I am tracing my Hardacre ancestors who lived in the Hebden, Burnsall and Linton
area. I would be happy to exchange information.
Submitted by: Julie Smith
Address: Norfolk
e-mail: julie@slacknhash.com
Hardbattle
Have traced that all Hardbattle family are from the East Riding,
all in farming, either farmers, workers, and agricultural machinery
owners. Some of the villages around Beverley ie Lund, Cherry Burton,
North & South Cave, Buton Pidsea,
down to Roos, and Hull. Do you have any family with knowns the
Hardbattle name or a married lady who's maiden name could have
been Hardbattle. I would appreciate
contact from you.
Many thanks.
Submitted by: Lynn Hardbattle
e-mail: onebrightstar@tiscali.co.uk
Harbisher
Interested in surname Myers (also Demaine, Myers, Luty) around Yorkshire,
Raskelf, Marton Cum Grafton, Ilkley surrounding areas.
Submitted by: Colleen Boulton
Address: 1a Poplar Road, Dukinfield, Cheshire
e-mail: boultonfamilytree@hotmail.co.uk
Hardcastle
Since 30 years I am doing genealogy on the Hardcastle family from
Nidderdale. At the moment I am writing a book about the Hardcastle
family. You can find details about the Hardcastle family on my
website: www.hardcastle.de
Submitted by: Michael Hardcastle
Address: Beecker Str. 78, Moenchengladbach, D-41179 Germany
e-mail: mikecast@web.de
Hardcastle
I wonder if anyone has any info on Tom Hardcastle. He was a bill poster and
lived at Glasshouses, 1950s. He was married to my great aunt Edith, maiden
name Dean. He only had one arm. I used to spend my school hollidays with them,
they lived at Low Fold. They didnt have any children. I have some photos, hope
you can help.
Submitted by: Joan Hollinworth
Address: 18 Cherry Tree Court, Barlby, Selby, YO85XN, North Yorkshire
e-mail: joan@joanhollinworth.wanadoo.co.uk
Hardiman
I was looking to find my Yorkshire ancestors. I think my Grandad Hardiman was
born in Kidderminster but married and lived in Yorkshire.
Submitted by: David Hardiman
Address: Calle de Beniarrees 34, Buzon 6828, 03724 Moraira/Teulada, Alicante
SPAIN
e-mail: david@dhardiman.com
Hardy
I'm trying to find more history of the Hardy family in East Riding
and also an incident which took place in the 1500's in Kirham
where Widow Hardy died by choking on a piece of bread. This was
all to do with Hardy Flatts, Whitwell, North Yorkshire.
Submitted by: Charlotte Hardy
Address: Chapelfields Road, Acomb, York
e-mail: charlotte_hardy@moores.co.uk
Hardy
I am trying to find anyone who has connections with the Hardy Family
of Thornton Dale, Ellerburne, Wilton. So far as I can tell
they lived around this area since the 17th Century.
Submitted by: Nick Hardy
Address: 6 Weldon Avenue, Grangetown, Sunderland SR2 9QB
Co Tyne and Wear
e-mail: nick_hardy_247@msn.com
Hardy
I'm trying to trace any Hardys from the village of Linthwaite or
the area around. We have no records past a first generation Hardy
born here in the US, in Philadelphia, in the 1880s, but believe
the family to have come from this area (my family did have records
of that grandfather's wife having parents - Kirkmans - from Linthwaite
at that time, who emmigrated).
Submitted by: Donald Hardy
Address: Alameda, California, USA
e-mail: donaldhardy@yahoo.com
Harker / Hewitt
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
Harker
My Great Grandfather was Bailey John Harker born in Grassington
in 1843. I'm interested in the Grassington Harkers of Wharfedale
but also those of Swaledale and bordering areas.
Submitted by: Tony Owen
Address: 107 Blenheim Road, Bolton, Lancs BL2 6EL
e-mail: baileyjohn@bolton107.freeserve.co.uk
Harland
Anyone out there searching for the Harland or Robinson surname? Came from North
Yorkshire, moved to Aycliffe Durham, lived at Orlands Aycliffe. Anyone out
there want to exchange info?
Submitted by: Glenys Ellwood
Address: 77 Celtic St, Stockport, SK6 6DG
e-mail: gellwood73@ntlworld.com
Harland
Researching Harland surname, Wrelton/Pickering/Middleton areas.
Richard married Catherine Gibson. Jeremiah born Wrelton 1808. Ann
born Aug 3rd 1800 Wrelton. Elizabeth born 1802. Mary born 1806
Middleton. Anyone out there wishing to exchange Harland history?
Submitted by: Glenys Ellwood
Address: 73 Shirley Ave, Marple, Stockport, SK6 6DG
e-mail: gellwood73@ntlworld.com
Harpham
I would like to hear from anyone with this name. We are from Manchester
and emigrated in the 60s.
Submitted by: Joan
Address: Canada
e-mail: Joan_h@hotmail.com
Harris
Looking for any information of James Edward Harris, B:16.8.1887,
Father William Harris, mother Elisa Masia Breakwell (dressmaker)
last letter from father address Catacre House, Temple St, Lower
Gornal, Dudly, England on 18-1-1940. Any information please email
me.
Submitted by: Darrelle Wilkinson
Address: 51 Alice Street, Bundaberg, Qld. Australia
e-mail: darrelle6@hotmail.com
Harrison
I'm descended from Francis Harrison, a shoemaker who was born about
1807 in the Hampsthwaite or Dacre Banks area. He and his wife,
Ann Swiers (or Swires) lived in this part of Yorkshire before
emigrating to New York in 1849 with their children. By 1850 they
and their children were living in Keosauqua, Iowa. Francis Harrison
died in Iowa in 1869. Any info on this familly's Yorkshire ancestors
would be very much appreciated!
Submitted by: Debra Munn
Address: 32 Lower Bevendean Avenue, Brighton BN2 4FE
e-mail: DebraMunn@aol.com
Harrison
Searching for descendants of George Snowden who married Mary Harrison abt 1860,
they lived in Hull. Mary's mother was Sarah Clark b.1805 in Keyingham she married
Edward Harrison.
Submitted by: Patricia Hart
Address: Canada
e-mail: the.hartsr@cogeco.ca
Harvey
James Harvey born 1840? married Elizabeth Miller. Unfortunately this is all i
have to work on for them, the only other info I have is that they had a son called
John born 1860 and he married Letitia (nee Coulter). I know
this is a long shot but any help would be appreciated. Thank you
Submitted by: Liz Grantham
Address: 54 Carthew Street, Okato, Taranaki New Zealand
e-mail: lizgrantham@clear.net.nz
Hart
I am searching for any descendents of my Father (whom I never knew).
His first names were George Francis, but he was known as Frank
Hart. He joined the Army in 1926. 315697 Trooper Frank Hart.
Cavalry of the Line. Discharged in 1938.
Submitted by: George Mytom-Hart
e-mail: gmhart@tcp.co.uk
Hatfield
Seeking records of Moorhouse, Wakefield, Hatfield around 1750.
Submitted by: Hatfield
e-mail: mhatfield@YHTA.co.uk
Hawksby
i am looking for any of my dads relatives. His name is Frederick Hawksby. He
grew up in Bramham House in Yorkshire with his brothers and sisters from about
1947-1960. His brothers names are Frank and Brian and sisters Sheila and Margaret.
He lost contact when he joined the army in the 60's. If any one can help please
contact me.
Submitted by: Alexandra Presley
e-mail: apresley@btinternet.com
Hawksby
I'm looking for anyone who is related to a Frank Hawksby or a Mary
Jackson they wee my nans parents also her 5 siblings. Frank Grahame
Ricky Brian and Margeret. My nan's name is Sheila.
Submitted by: Maria Scott
Address: 2 Melbourne Court, London
e-mail: ree.scott@yahoo.co.uk
Hawksby
I am searching for information about mymaternal grandmother, Sarah Emily
Hawksby and her parents, George and Jane Hawksby (nee Denney, born in Kirbymoorside)
period 1875 - 1910 in Sheriff Hutton. Any information regarding the Police
Station in Sheriff Hutton would also be appreciated.
Submitted by: Mrs A Peat
Address: 9 Chantry Close, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 8FE
e-mail:anya.peat@homecall.co.uk
Hayne
I am trying to find a Marion Hayne born 1931. She lived at 72 Zetland
Road, Redcar. Her parents were Thomas and Winifred Hayne. Winifred
was called Henderson before she was married. I think they moved
to South Africa. If anyone has address for them please could
they let me know.
Submitted by: Helen Higginbotham
Address: 10 Abbey Grove, Stockport, Offerton, Stockport, Greater
Manchester, SK1 4HD
e-mail: helendav@hotmail.co.uk
Hayter
I am looking for my Hayter relatives. Alice Hayter was my great
grandmother and was born in London. She married John William
Webb, and moved to Toronto, Ontario where she died in the 60's.
I have information that her mothers name was Florence.
Submitted by: Debbie Byers
Address: P.O. Box 387, Larder Lake, Ontario, Canada
e-mail: debbiebyers62@hotmail.com
Haythornthwaite
I am seeking information on my great grandmother, Elizabeth Haythornthwaite
(nee Metcalfe), who was born in 1823 at Ingleton, and William Metcalfe of
Weathercote, Chapel-le-Dale, born 1814, died 1888, and James Metcalfe of
Field House, Ingleton.
Also any information on my great grandfather John Bateman, land agent for
the Ingleborough estate until his death in 1906, aged 54 years.
Submitted by: Mrs Christine Edmondson
Address: Conifers, 31 Wimborne Road, Colehill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2RR
e-mail: edmomike44@aol.com
Hazlewood
I am searching for relatives and ancestors of Thomas Hazlewood
sometimes spelt Hazzlewood who lived at Blacker Hill and was married
to Mary Ann Hall. He was born around 1841. Please can anyone help.
Kath Hazlewood, 1 Fylde Road, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancs. FY6 7JE.
Email: rach@dudette.fsworld.co.uk
Hazzlewood/Hasslewood/Hesslewood
I am looking to trace William Hazzlewood who lived in Skipsea
mid 1700's. The Hazzlewood/Hesslewood family moved to Holme on the
Wolds,South Cave and Beverley areas. Family names appear to be Thomas,
William, Robert, James, Daniel, Sarah and Hannah.
Submitted by: Wendy Parker
Email: wendy@dcp0649.karoo.co.uk
Heaton
Hi just searching for the Heatons of Ashton-Under-Lyne Manchester.
My father Joseph Heaton migrated to Australia in the 50's or 60's.
He had a brother Anthony and Andrew and a sister Rita would like
to hear from any one with info on the Heaton families of the uk.
Submitted by: Patrick Joseph Heaton
Address: 181 Ann St, Maryborough, Q 4650 Australia
Email: pj_heaton@hotmail.com
Heaton
Am looking for info on my gt-gt-grandmother, Martha Heaton
from Keighley. She married Benjamin Moore and had several children
including Albert Moore who emmigrated to NZ in 1888 (age 20). She's
possibly the daughter of Joseph Heaton and Martha Shackleton?
Submitted by: Robbie Titchener
Email: robbieletters@hotmail.com
Hebden
I am looking for any information about my grandfather Mark
Hebden and/or his family. I know his family came from Yorkshire.
He was born around 1890 and lived in PA, USA, don't know where
he was born.
Submitted by: Susan Miller
Address: Clinton, WA USA
Email:
lilymil@whidbey.com
Heckford
I am looking for anyone with the surname Heckford. It is a quite unusual
name and I am trying to create our family tree.
Submitted by: Vickie Heckford
Email: volkswagen@volkswagen.karoo.co.uk
Heeles
I am looking for descendants on my Father's side.
Father was Ronnie Heeles, Grandfather - Edgar Heeles. Wondered if I have any
relatives left out there please?
Submitted by: V Pawson
Email: vjpawson@orange.fr
Heslop
I am researching my husbands family his Grt Grandfather was
Raby Heslop born abb 1833 Skelton, his father was George b abb
1809 Shipton. On the 1841 census Raby is living with relatives
in Nether Poppleton & his father is a widower living in St
Olave Mary Gate. If anyone out there has any info on this family
I will be most grateful.
Submitted by: J Horton
Address: 10 Mappleborough Road, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands B90 1AJ
Email: hortjean@blueyonder.co.uk
Heslop
Thanks to a request placed in your magazine a year ago I traced many of my
ancestors, many of whom had moved to America. However I do have a Stanley
Heslop, who seems to have been a bit of a character living in the Reeth area.
Despite finding that he was born in London and is shown as a boarder aged
10 months living with the Woodward family on the 1901 census, I cannot link
him to my family who all originated in Arkengarthdale / Swaledale area. I
would be grateful if anyone could fill in any gaps on Stanley's origins.
ALSO Trying to help an American colleague. Does anyone have any info. on a
John Heslop, baptised in Grinton 19/11/1808, son of Matthew & Nelly (Eleanor)
Heslop. Nelly's maiden name was Carter. Possibly emigrated to America in 1830?
Submitted by: Ron Heslop
Address: 103 Firbank Road, Newall Green, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 2ZN
Email: paterhez@hotmail.com
Hessey
Edward Johnson was born in 1821 in Patrington, Yorkshire, England
and died on an unknown date. He married Betsey Cole in Dec. 1846
in Portsea. Betsey was born in 1823 in Kirby, Lincolnshire and
died on an unknown date. He married Ann Elizabeth Hessey in Dec.
1858 in Holy Trinity, Church of England, Hull, Yorkshire. Ann
Elizabeth was born in 1832 in Cottingham, Yorkshire and died
on an unknown date. Children of Edward Johnson and Betsey Cole:
1. George J Norton was born in 1843 in Yorkshire. 2. Sarah Johnson
was born in 1846 in Patrington, Yorkshire. 3. Maria Johnson was
born in 1848 in Patrington. 4. Edward W Johnson was born in 1849
in Patrington. 5. Richard Johnson was born in 1850 in Patrington.
Children of Edward Johnson and Ann Elizabeth Hessey:
Ada Hetty Johnson was born in 1859 in Myton, Hull, Yorkshire. Richard
William Johnson was born in 1860 in Patrington. Laura Eliza Johnson
was born in 1861 in Walmgate, Patrington, York and died in Liverpool,
England. Arthur William Johnson was born in 1862 in Micklegate,
Patrington. Ann E Johnson was born in 1863 in Ferriby, East Riding,
Yorkshire. George T T Johnson was born in 1869 in Myton, Hull.
Frank Johnson was born in 1870 in Ferriby, East Riding, Yorkshire.
Would love to hear from anyone who may be related
to this family or has any info on them.
Submitted by: Sue Brown
e-mail: browniescorner@kooee.com.au
Hewison
Any information please regarding Annie Elizabeth Hewison born 1874 in the area
of Great Ayton or her family. Family believed to have lived at a local post
office possibly in Carlton. She married John Nelson Garbutt in 1895 and moved
to Armley Grange, Leeds. He was a jobbing gardener. She may be related to the
Alcock family of Atkinson Wood Farm, Easby.
Submitted by: Keith Farrell
Address: 51 Town Farm, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 2XG
Email: keith_hazel@hotmail.com
Hickham
I am looking for any living Hickham relatives of my husband, originating
in Hartwith/Pateley Bridge area. In particular descendents of John William
Hickham born 1861 in Hartwith who married Mary Jane Robinson (born 1857
in Keighley).
Submitted by: Joyce Harrison
Address: Paddy's Keep, Newton-le-Willows, Bedale,
North Yorkshire DL8 1SP
Email: paddys.keep@virgin.net
Hewitt
John Roberts (calico printer) married Jane Hewitt 1835 Lancashire any info thank
you.
Submitted by: Val Mcphee
Address: P.O. Box 7345, Mildura East 3500, Victoria, Australia
e-mail: vmc62271@bigpond.net.au
Hiley
My great grandmother was the headmistress at Rocking School in the early
1900's and I'm interested in finding out about her during this time. My
grandmother attended the school Lilly Brown and she married my grandfather
who was also a pupil at the time Walter Hiley.
Submitted by: Raymond Hiley
Address: 19 Ravensworth Way, Leeds LS15 8UT
e-mail: razztillhiley@hotmail.com
Hill
I am looking for relatives of George and Daisy Hill, daughters Mary, Doreen,
Judy, Sylvia who lived in Mansfield, Notts during the 1940s.
Submitted by: Jean Morley
e-mail: paul@belgravephotography.fsnet.co.uk
Hill
I am looking for any information on Thomas Hill born 1886 and his wife Minnie
Smith born 1883. They were married in 1908 in the parish of Kirbymoorside.
Submitted by: Mel Henry
Address: Dorset
e-mail: mellyh39@hotmail.com
Hillary
I was born in skelby, North Yorkshire. I was adopted some time in 1957 when
I was born. My mums name is Joyce Hillary.
Submitted by: Diane Harris
Address: 25 Keir Hardie ter Shotton Colliery, County Durham DH62PS
e-mail: trollydollie_007@aol.com
Hinch
I'm looking for any Hinch's in Derbyshire.
Submitted by: Julian Hinch
Address: 25 Vivian Street, Abertillery, Gwent NP13 2LE
e-mail: julian_hinch@hotmail.com
Hinch
Looking for all Hinch connections in and around Hull, Hessle and East Yorkshire
generally.
Submitted by: Irene Jones
Address: 3 Brookville Circle, Secret Harbour, Western Australia 6173
e-mail: newera@westnet.com.au
Hoare
My grandfather was Harold William Read Hoare who during the First World War
ran the Black Horse Inn at Healey Nr Masham. Towards the end of his life
he lodged with a Mrs Boynton at Station Road Masham and finally in Mill Hill
Masham I have his last letter to my dad dated 27.8.47. I wonder if anyone
has any recollection of either the Black Horse Healey or my grandfather or
even old photos of Mill Hill or Healey. I have a very old photo of the Black
Horse which I understand is now a private house and ceased to be a pub around
1945 when I was born.
Submitted by: E Valerie Ryan (nee Hoare)
Address: 85a Cottenham Park Road, London SW20 0DR
Email: valryan85a@aol.com
Hobbs
I'm trying to search my family. All I have is a picture of a homestead from
my grandfather on the back states: (Whalesbourgh Barten Bude Cornwall England)
where I was told my Hobbs family tree came from. My Grandfather Archiebald
James Hobbs. His Grandparents, William & Mary Harmor.
His parents: Geneva Hobbs Galland (she remarried) & James Hobbs. James
and Geneva also had two other children besides Archiebald. There was Lillian,
and a brother Cecil. Their headstones are found in Avoca Cemetery, Oakfield,
WI, USA. Any help will be very appreciated!
Submitted by: Jo Ann Draeger
Address: Chili, WI. USA
Email: raynjoey@yahoo.com
Hobson
I am looking for ancestors and decendants of Michael Hobson born in Swine,
Yorkshire in 1866. He married Mary JAckson born in 1845 of Hatfield, Yorkshire
and died in 1908. They had 3 children, Ann Elizabeth b 1871 d 1980, Lucy and
Alice who married George Downs and had a child named Nancy Downs.
Submitted by: Jonathan K P Marshall
Address: 5 King Street, Waitara, Taranaki, New Zealand, NU4656
Email: jkpmarsh@xtra.co.nz
Hockney
Does anybody know of a Frank Hockney?
He was born at East End farm, Preston, Yorkshire in 1905. His father was David
Hockney born in North Thoresby Lincs, 1878. I have no trace of him since he
was at his brother Alberts Wedding in 1934. I would love to know if he ever
got married and had children.
Submitted by: Victoria Hockney
Address: 32 George Street, Hedon, Nr Hull, East Yorkshire.
Email: diizzykins@dizzykins.karoo.co.uk
Hodgson
Anybody with Hodgsons of West Layton/Hutton Magna out there. 1800s. Farming
family in 1840s John and Elizabeth.
Submitted by: Mrs Kathleen Cairns
Address: 4 Parkside Green, Leeds LS6 4NY
Email:ckatmar@aol.com
Hogg
My 4th Great grandfather was born in Sinnington, Yorkshire, England 1 apr 1800.
His parents are listed as John & Hannah Hogg. I am looking for any information
on his parents families. If anyone has information on them it would be most
gratefully received.
Submitted by: Scott Conner
Address: Greensburg, PA 15601, USA
Email: wc2000@sbcglobal.net
Hogg
My Dad was born in Leeds in 1877. His name was Sidney Addison Hogg, he had
two sisters, Edith and Florence and one brother, Joseph. He came to Canada
in 1912. His parents were Joseph Hogg born 16 March 1844 and his mother was
Emma Bainacoat. Their parents were Thomas Hogg and Elizabeth Longstaff. Dad
served in World War One in Unit H3 Section 3rd DAC Artillery Ammunition Column.
My mother, Hilda Straffon Smithson, was born in Leyburn. Her parents were John
Brown Smithson and Elizabeth Smithson. Our grandfather had a photography shop
and we have so many postcards of pictures he took. They also ran the Wensleydale
Hotel in Leyburn. We would be so happy to receive any information from anyone
that knew of them.
Rita and Erick Oland,
1511-429 Westwood Drive, Winnipeg, Canada, R3K2B9
Hoggart
Hoggart, Bilsdale 18th-19th Century, Middlesbrough/Sunderland/Doncaster 20th
Century. Any connections even though vague may help! Thanks
Submitted by: Ray Hoggart
Address: 30, Leyburn Road, Skellow, Doncaster DN6 8NF
Email: rayhoggart@yahoo.co.uk
Holden
John Holden was born in Soyland Yorkshire in about 1791, lived in Halifax,
was married to Hannah (Smith?) and had children Elizabeth b1819, Ruth b1822,
John b1825 and Jonathan b1830.
John migrated to Australia with wife Ann Moore Murray (could be spelt Murry)
and baby Ruth on Duke of Wellington in 1849. They had another son, Harry, before
she died in Adelaide in 1850. I would like to track down the ancestry of Ann
Murray, also from Halifax, Yorks. Any information regarding John Holden's ancestry
would also be appreciated. Elizabeth married William Holt in 1840 and had four
children. If you connect with this family tree, I would like to hear from you.
Submitted by: Teresa Kemp
Address: 47 Ryans Rd, Pakenham, Victoria, Australia
Email: teresak@bigpond.com.au
Holden
Looking for relatives of Rev James Walton Holden b.1847, Walton and Maria Holden,
Fred Fielden Holden, James Walton Holden b.1888 - all of Todmorden. Primitive
Methodist background. Rev JWH moved to Australia 1886 with first wife Betty
Needham and their family.
Submitted by: Jon Holden
e-mail: jon.holden@ozemail.com.au
Holdsworth
I am trying to trace descendants of William Andrew Holdsworth and his wife
Harriett Ellen, of the Bradford/Leeds, poss Dewsbury area. They had a daughter
Ethel Holdsworth born May 1890 and a son Thomas, who went to Australia. There
may have been sisters or sister's in law Dolly and Nellie (Ingram?)
Submitted by: Simon Craven
e-mail: simon.craven@writtle.ac.uk
Holliday
Looking for any Hollidays from the Howden, Thorpe, Cavil areas, particularly
related to George Holliday b. 1798 Thorpe, Howden and his wife Martha Gregory.
Submitted by: Jackie Carlton
e-mail: Jackiecarlton@yahoo.co.uk
Hollings
My father Harold Henry Edward Hollings believes he has a sister
that he has never met being an orphan himself. His Mother was Miss May Hollings
born 1902 and died 1982, she was brought up in Broughton near Skipton. My father
believes the lost sister was called Margaret and may be living in Leeds. Any
info please.
Submitted by: Graham Hollings
Address: 24 Seventh Avenue, Rothwell, Leeds LS26 0HE
e-mail: grahamhollings@btinternet.com
Hollings
Anyone who has Hollings family members born in Horsforth and emigrated to the
Channel Islands, may connect to half brothers and sisters by the name of Hullah.
Submitted by: Ann Michelsen
e-mail: phil_annmichelsen@hotmail.com
Hollings
I am interested in any information on the Hollings family who have lived in
and around Stanbury for at least the past 300 years. In particular, I would
like to discover the fate of my GG Grandfather Richard Hollings (b. 1858, Stanbury),
who has so far remained a mystery!
Submitted by: Christopher Hollings
Address: Spinks Hill Farm, Pecket Well, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7
8RF
e-mail: cdh@cdhollings.freeserve.co.uk
Hollond
Looking for any information on Edmund and Elsie Hollond of Benhall. Born
1880 - 1900, died 1933 - 1938. Children Noelle Barbara Susan, "Moses" and
Diana.
Submitted by: Linda Allanson
Address: P O Box 1772, Thabazimbi 0380, South Africa
Email: lallanson@telkomsa.net
Hollowed
my father was Robert Hollowed his father was John from the hill of Rathcoole
Co., Dublin. Looking for other Holloweds.
Submitted by: Tracy Hollowed
Address: Clondalkin, Dublin 22, Ireland
e-mail: Tracyhollowed@hotmail.com
Holmes
Looking for the Holmes Family in Gargrave area. Maria Holmes (b1836) was my
great great grandmother. Her parents were John Holmes (b 1811) and Jane Wharfe.
Whilst I have got Jane's family tree going way back, i'm struggling with
the Holmes Line. I only have John Holmes father as Robert Holmes (b abt 1791)
in Grassington if I have the correct line. Anybody have any more information
on this family?
Submitted by: Mrs Janet Elizabeth Baillie
Address: Lancaster
Email: janet.baillie@talktalk.net
Holmes / Hudson
My GGGGrandfather was Captain John Hudson, Master mariner, Whitby, 1700's.
Married Ann Spink his cousin I think. They had a son, one John Holmes Hudson
who resided at Vanburgh Castle in 1835-39 at Greenwich. Then family emigrated
to New Zealand in 1859 on the "Nourmahal" to
settle at Streamlands. He invented baking powder and sold it to "Edmonds" about
1900.
Submitted by: Grant Holmes Hudson
Address: Golden Sands Road, Barrytown, Westcoast, NewZealand
Email: GrantHudson@xtra.co.nz
Holmes
Looking for birth record and relatives of John Bishop b. 1754, Laxton? and
Ester/Esther/Easther Holmes, m. Apr, 14, 1788, Howden.
Submitted by: Dayle Bishop
Address: Canada
Email: dpatriquin@cogeco.ca
Holmes
I've come to a block researching my grandfather William Holmes who was born in
East Cottingwith, Yorkshire between 1884 and 1886, his father was called William
Holmes. William married Elizabeth Lydia Ealand (born 1885 southbank Middlesbrough)
in southbank Middlesbrough in 1913. If anyone has information on him it would
be most gratefully received.
Submitted by: R Holmes
e-mail: lesley.holmes@ntlworld.com
Holmes
Any information on the Holmes family from Northallerton. James Holmes born
1852 - tailor married Jane Robinson in December 1880. Had 7 children including
Eliza Annie Holmes, Harry Holmes (killed in action), Carrie, Evelyn, Jessie,
Ethel and Fred.
Submitted by: A Dobson
e-mail: sarsmummy@hotmail.com
Holroyd
I am searching for information on The Holroyds of Marsden, Huddersfield. My
mother was Irene Holroyd b 1927, lived 77 Woods Ave. Married Jack Wright 1949
had 5 girls, Lynda May b.1950 Carol Ann b.1952, Denise b.1954, Susan b.1956
and myself Patricia b.1958. We lived at 39 Cow Heys Dalton. My grandmother
was Jennie Irene Holroyd b 1905 she married Fancis Joseph Quinn in 1929, they
had 3 children Kathleen, Michael and Leonard, not sure what order but think
Kathleen was the oldest. My Grandmothers parents were Fred Holroyd b 1882 he
married Elizabeth Holden in 1905, had 3 children Jennie, frances b 1912. think
there was a boy too inbetween, they lived Badger Gate Gardens. His parents
were John Holroyd b. 1851 married Sarah Jane Wilson 1877. They lived Pleasant
View, they had 3 children, Hannah b. 1878 Joe b. 1880 and Fred 1882.
Now think his parents were Joseph Holroyd b. 1824 in Slathwaite, he married
Martha? 1847, they had 13 children. If anyone has any more information it would
be very much appreciated.
Submitted by: Patricia Uttley
Address: 6 Westbourne Terrace, Station Road, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 1QD
e-mail: trishuttley@dsl.pipex.com
Hooke
Looking for any Hook(e) in Leeds from about 1860 to present.
Submitted by: Tom Kyte
Address: 13 Noble Street, Meaford, Ontario, Canada N4L 1M7
e-mail: tkyte@sympatico.ca
Hope
Looking for all Hope connections in and around Hull, Hessle and East Yorkshire
generally.
Submitted by: Irene Jones
Address: 3 Brookville Circle, Secret Harbour, Western Australia 6173
e-mail: newera@westnet.com.au
Hoult
Looking for aunt/uncle. Geoffrey Frank and Barbara Ann Hoult (maiden name).
Your sister Lilian is my mum and I would love to be in contact with my rellies.
I was born in England and emigrated to Oz in 1968. Any info would be appreciated.
Submitted by: Christine Christie
Address: 8 Rosehill Ave, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444, Australia
e-mail: sassy1960@bigpond.com
Houseman
After 4 years researching the Housemans of Nidderdale (Darley, Dacre, Menwith,
Felliscliffe, Birstwith, Hampsthwaite, Otley) I have published the results
so far on www.houseman.info. I would like to hear from anyone with an interest
in the Houseman name.
Submitted by: C Gary Houseman
Address: 11 Springbank Mews, Lofthouse, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF3 3UZ
e-mail: gary@houseman.info
Horner/Longster
I am looking for more information about James Horner born about 1841 in Fountains
Earth (Wath?), poss son of Barnabas and Ann. He later became registrar of the
Cemetery at Hunslet. I am also interested in information about family of Edmund
Longster/Edwin/Edwin Harold.
Submitted by: Tricia McLaughlin
Address: 23 Vane Road, Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham DL5 5RQ
e-mail: trimcl@googlemail.com
Howdle
I am trying to find Hugh Smith father of William Smith b 1789 Welton. James Smith,
William's son married Frances Howdle b Hemingbrough. They moved to Mill Farm
(a Howdle property) where the Smith family lived for about the next 100 years.
Any information would be very welcome.
Submitted by: Julie Boyes
e-mail: Julieaboyes@tiscali.co.uk
Hudson
My grandmother lived in Bradford, Yorkshire, England. She had 5 children Carrie,
Shaw, Elsie, Ada and Alice Hudson. Alice was my mother. All except Carrie
moved to the United states. They lived at 2 Fern Place years ago. They worked
in the textile mill in town. Would love to have any information on the family.
A family friend was Alice Mawson who wrote poetry in the area.
Submitted by: Barbara Harkell
Address: 24 B Carriage Road, Clifton Park, New York 12065, USA
e-mail: bharkell@aol.com
Hudsmith
I am trying to find out more details about my Great Grandmother Caroline Hudsmith
of Hebden, North Yorkshire. She was married to Thomas Clark and her daughter
Ann Constantine Clark (also born in Hebden) was my Great Grandmother. Does
anyone know anything of the Hudsmith's from this area, or of the connection
to the Constantine name please?
Submitted by: Frances Constantine Hunt
e-mail: huntlym@btinternet.com
Hugill
Any info on Thomas Hugill born East Harsley, Yorkshire abt 1824. He moved to Stranton in Durham and was sexton/curator at the cemetery there for several years 1861-1891. Also is there a place called ??? Grange in East Harlsey.
Submitted by: Glenda Hall
e-mail: glendahall13@hotmail.com
Huffield
Some time ago at a sale I purchased an interesting old parchment document which
stated “this was a true and perfect record” of the possessions
of a gentleman (because he sounds very well-off, for the time) called Huntington
Huffield of Fflixton in the diocese of York dated the 28th May 1647. I wonder
if any of your readers are still around bearing his name? If so, I would be
only too pleased to send them this small but delightfully interesting document.
Submitted by: Elise Kellett
Address: Buzon 57, La Capitana, L’Alfas del Pi 03580, Alicante, Spain
Hunt
If there is any Hunts in Yorkshire we could be related. My grandfather Arthur Hunt had brothers who left Frithville to go to Hunslet in Yorks.
Submitted by: Diana Burt
Address: 191 Woad Farm Road, Boston, Lincs PE210EN
e-mail: diana_burt@yahoo.co.uk
Hunt
Looking for information about Arthur Hunt who is my grandfather. He separated from his wife Eileen nee Carslake approx 1937 when they lived in England. Arthur was from Hull. His father's name was Albert Edward Hunt.My mum is nearly 80 now and it would be nice to let her know what happened to her father of whom she has lovely memories as a child.The family lived in Birmingham in 1937. Arthur had served as an Able Seaman on HMS Anthony approx 1930-1931. He was a musician. Hoping someone knows even a little info about him.
Submitted by: Judy Ross
Address: 53 Bourke Crescent, Hoppers Crossing, Victoria, Australia 3029
e-mail: mrsjones1951@yahoo.com.au
Hunt
I would love to hear from anyone who can give me any info on my grandad Arthur
Hunt's brothers, John, George or Jabez who went to Yorkshire from Frithville,
Boston.
Submitted by: Diana Burt
e-mail:diana_burt@yahoo.com
Hunter
Looking for info on Hunter family (farmers) from Nunmonkton, Whixley, Thorpe
Underwood areas.
Submitted by: D. R. Hunter
Address: 25 St Johns Avenue West, Bridlington, East Yorkshire
e-mail: drhunter25@aol.com
Hunton
My great grandfather was George Henry Hunton born 1851 in Mirfield. His parents
were William Hunton b.1806 in Mirfield and Mary Smith b.1806 in Farnley Tyas.
George married Harriet Brook Ellis in 1873 at St. Mary's Church, Mirfield.
He then married Elizabeth Dalgliesh in Langholm, Dumfriesshire, Scotland in
1878. Does anyone have any connections to this family?
Submitted by: Jan Wilson
Address: 37 Canada Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9DQ
e-mail:janandjack@btopenworld.com
Hurst
Looking for any family with the name Hurst from the Skipton area. My great grandad
was Alfred Hartley Hurst, a tailor born in Skipton in 1871, and lived on Water
Street.
Submitted by: Audrey Hurst
e-mail: nigeaud@talktalk.net
Huss
Looking for information on the HUSS family - originally from Derbyshire then
N Yorks (Swaledale). First names known - Josiah (headmaster of school in Gunnerside)
and Percy, his brother (Chapel le Dale?) but there are others maybe still
in Derby area.
Any help with tracing backwards from c.1900 or photos appreciated.
Submitted by: Nick Ellis
Address: 31 Beaconsfield Road, Poole BH12 2NH
e-mail: n.ellis@poole.gov.uk
Hutchinson
I am searching for my uncles and aunts. John Hutchinson who was a seaman, Bill Hutchinson, Lilia Hutchinson, Rose Hutchinson who may have married into Greenway. They were my fathers brothers and sisters and I would very much like to hear from them. Also by brothers Keith and Leon Hutchinson and Paula Hutchinson. If anyone knows their whereabouts please get in contact.
Submitted by: Rolando Hutchinson
Telephone: 07931 169744
Email: ratatoo@tiscali.co.uk
Hutchinson
I am searching for Hutchinson relatives from the Wensleydale area. Any info useful.
Harry Hutchinson was my grandfather and lived at Tullis Cote Farm, Preston-Under-Scar.
Submitted by: Georgina Hutchinson
Address: Box 53, Lake Francis, Manitoba, R0C 1T0
Email: ryangina@mts.net
Hutchinson
Thomas Dixon Hutchinson
is my gggdad born 1841 Otterington, became a tailor trading from Byers Green
Co Durham. I'm trying to trace his parents... anecdotal family story has it
that his father was at Otterington House while his mother was a worker there.
The fathers family would not countenance their marriage and eventually sent
their son to America. Does this ring any bells for anyone? If not is there
anyone who can confirm the owners of Otterington House round this time?
Submitted by: Alistair Ellsbury
Address: 27 Durham Road, Aycliffe Village, Co Durham DL5 6LJ
Email:alalbenandcal@tiscali.co.uk
Hutchinson
I would be happy to hear from anyone descended from Oliver or
Francis Hutchinson, b. 1798 in Yorkshire; d. 1875 in Whitby, Yorkshire. Francis
married Elizabeth Blackburn in 1827. Their grand-daughter, Elizabeth Cook Green,
eventually immigrated to Peckville or Jessup, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
about 1890.
Submitted by: Terri Pointon
Address: 125 Maple St
Email: tmp125@yahoo.com
Hutchinson
I have found 4 members of the same family dying within a couple of weeks at
Marske-by-the-Sea in North Yorkshire in November 1873. Does anyone know if
there was an epedemic or a disaster at this time which might explain this please?
Submitted by: Jan Tavender
Address: 118 Paddock Road, Newbury, Berks RG14 7DH
Email:jan_tavender@yahoo.co.uk
Hutchinson
My father was William Roland Hutchinson born 1910 in Bishop Auckland, Durham.
His parents were John Hutchinson and Maryhelen Dixon. They lived in Mansfield
Edwinstowe, Nottingham. They had connections with Barnsley, South Yorks. I
would be grateful if anyone could give me info on John and Maryhelen, also
any relatives who share the same ancesters.
Submitted by: Patricia McAveeney
Address: 39 Kingston Road, Stockton on Tees, Cleveland
Email:blueeyes12@hotmail.co.uk
Hutchinson
Looking for ancestors of John Hutchinson, born 1760. There was a John born
1760, Muker, who appeared to marry twice - Alice Fothergill (from Southwait,
Kirkby Stephen) and then Peggy Pedley.
Email:valvay@hotmail.com
Hutchinson/Radcliffe
Looking for ancestors of Lydia Radcliffe and Thomas Hutchinson. Thomas was
the son of Robert and Jane Hutchinson. Lydia was the daughter of Jane Barton
and Samuel Radcliffe. They left the Tottington area in 1882 and came to the
US, first in PA and then settling in Trenton, NJ. They were stonecutters in
Britain and were very successful at it in the US. Any assistance would be greatly
appreciated as I have hit a brick wall (no pun intended)
Submitted by: Alyce Rossi
Address: Hamilton Sqaure, NJ, USA
Email:alyce_rossi@hotmail.com
Hutchinson
Looking for siblings of my Grandfather Thomas born 1848 Lamb Hill Burton upon
Ure and any information on their parents John & Elizabeth born 1801 & 1804
and married 1828 at Ripon Collegiate.
Submitted by: Roger Hutchinson
Address: 37 North Acre, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2EG
Email:rog@hutch437.freeserve.co.uk
