Waddy
I am a decendent of Sir Richard Waddy. My grandfather is Albert Wilfred Waddy
(Born 1881, Cardif Wales). His father was John Turner Waddy and Sir Richard
Waddy was his brother. I have family geneology written by Percy L Waddy
and John Leonard Waddy which goes back to 1066. Please email me so that we
may continue this quest. You can read my published military stories on the
Legion.ca website and my father (deceased) Robert Vicent Waddy.
Submitted by: Allan Waddy
Address: Duncan, British columbia Canada
Email: aceinvsec@shaw.ca
Waddy
I am trying to find the ancestors of Richard Waddy, 1734-1813, who is buried
at Nunmonkton, Yorkshire, and was for 40 years master of the charity school there.
His wife, Jane's, dates are 1740-1826. I know quite a lot about Richard Waddy's
descendants, of whom I am one, but nothing about his antecedents, and it would
help solve a family mystery if I could find out who his father was, and where
he was born? I have now lived in Yorkshire for 2 years, but haven't come across
any Waddys so far! Anybody out there?
Submitted by: Mrs Mary Brill
Address: High Hall Cottage, 1 Castlegate, Kirkbymoorside, York, YO62 6BH
Email: mary.brill@btinternet.com
Wade
My grandfathers name was Jack Wade. Married to Doris Train. They lived
at 9 Cammidge Street, Withernsea, East Yorkshire. They had 3 children - Peter,
Derek and my mother, Doreen.
Doris died the year my first son was born in 1981. Jack died several years before
this.
Submitted by: Debby Picot
Address: Le Petit Coin, La Rue Du Nord, Trinity, Jersey JE3 5AH
Email: peterpicot@localdial.com
Wade
/ Shaw
Any information on the ancestors of Jack Wade of Huddersfield, born 1910, or
Evelyn Shaw of Huddersfield, born 1912?
Submitted by: Jennifer Lornie (nee Wade)
Address: 13 Forrester Street, Forbes NSW, Australia
Email: jlornie2002@yahoo
Wade
I am looking for more information on Frank Wade who is born in 1844 but i would like a bit more information on him. He lived in Horbury and had a son called William
Submitted by: Rebecca Fenney(nee Barnett)
Email: becci_fenney@hotmail.co.uk
Wade
I am looking for information on Frank Wade, born in Yorkshire in 1872, married to Mary and had a daughter called Alice. I believe he may have lived in Australia.
Submitted by: Rachel Agourakis
email: rachel@travelprofessionals.co.uk
Wager
I am trying to find out more about the Wager family from Hunslet. John Wager,
my great, great, great grandfather, married Sarah, born about 1810 in Hunslet.
They had 2 daughters whom I have found: Rebeckah, born 1833, and Hannah, born
1835. I'd be delighted to receive any information about the family.
Submitted by: Andy Thain
Address: HG4 5AG
Email: AndyandHeatha@aol.com
Wagstaffe
I am trying to find both my greatgrandfathers Edwin Wagstaffe married
Mary Radcliff they lived in 1 Albert Terrace, Doncaster in 1916.
Not sure when married. Also George Prince lived at 5 Kimberley
St, llkley, Wharfedale in 1919 and was married to Edith Brown
not sure what date. If any one know anything please contact
me. My nan was the late Florence Mary Wagstaffe nee Prince.
Submitted by: Tracey Sutton
Address: 247 West Street, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 3HU
e-mail: sutton193@btinternet.com
Wagstaff
I'm searching for any Wagstaff farmers pre 1960's from Station Road in Royston.
I believe they owned a semi with farmland attatched. Any info would be appreciated.
If I remember correctly they lived at 59 Station Road, Royston, South Yorkshire.
Submitted by: Beverley Hey
Email: hbvrl@aol.com
Wagstaff
I was given old photographs and recently had one person identified as Tommy Taylor,
a well known local Rugby Player. I am curious to know how, or if, he was connected
with my Wagstaff family as the photo was amongst momentos from my uncle Harold
Ferguson Wagstaff (from Fitzwilliam).
I also need help with family members that I did not know existed
until I began my family research. Family of James Wagstaff & Mary
Ann Price: Henry 1890 (my grandfather), Percy 1892, James Cyril
1894*, Harold 1896*, Charles W 1898*, Herbert Redvers 1900*,
(the latter * names are new to me.) Can any one help with information.
Henry married Florence Violet Ferguson and they lived at Railway
Terrace in Fitzwilliam. Sons Harold and Herbert.
Submitted by: Anne McDonald
Address: 8 Melody St, Jamboree Heights, Brisbane, Queensland 4074 Australia
Email: lucyribbons@optusnet.com.au
Wagstaff
/ Webster / Winter
Searching for Wagstaff; Webster and Winter in the Silkstone / Dodworth area
in the early 1800s. Also James Wagstaff married Ellen Denton in 1829 in Barnsley.
Anyone share my interest?
Submitted by: Anne McDonald
Address: 8 Melody St, Jamboree Heights, Brisbane, Queensland 4074 Australia
Email: lucyribbons@optusnet.com.au
Wainwright
Looking for information on Elsie Wainwright born about 1900, married
Edmund Hollond 1915 and died 1935. Parents unknown - siblings Thomas
(Tom) born after 1900 and Kitty born before 1895. Yorkshire/ Saxmundham.
Submitted by: Linda Allanson
Address: P O Box 1772, Thabazimbi 0308, South Africa
Email: lallanson@telkomsa.net
Wainwright
I am trying to trace my grandadad Harold Wainwright. DOB 24-04-1911 who married
Esther May Griffiths probably in the 1930's at Barnsley Register office.
Submitted by: Wendy Austin
Address: 18 Egerton Street, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire HX6 2LX
Email: wendyaustin176@btinternet.com
Walker
Seeking descendants of Walker family group starting with John Walker
born 1786 at Rothwell married Hanniah Brown of Armley (son of
Benjamin born Rothwell 1761), Reuben Walker born Armley 1838
married Faith Hudson, his son John Brown Walker born Armley
1868, his son Josiah Walker born Armley 1904 married Grace Duxbury,
his son Christopher Walker born Kirkstall 1938, his son Matthew
born California 1968.
Submitted by: Christopher W. Walker
Address: 4427 E. Spring Street, Orange Ca. 92869 USA
Email: walkerofengland@aol.com
Walker
We are researching my wife's family Walker from Stockton. Would
appreciate any information on Robert Walker who married Bridget
Hassett in 1930. He had sisters named Lottie and Vera and a brother
Fred (Stonemason). We suspect Robert was born around 1911. His
mothers name was Annie.
Submitted by: Ron Healey
Address: Australia
e-mail: healeyau@bigpond.net.au
Walker
I am looking for anyone by the name of Pollard after 1880 in Dewsbury
and George Walker b c 1816 in Dewsbury.
Submitted by: Dawn Pollard
Address: Doncaster
e-mail: dawnpollard@aol.com
Walker
I'm looking for ancestors of John Walker, born about 1860's in
Northamptonshire, England. They are the Walker's shoe company
in England. Also Jimmy Walker is a relative of his, the former
Mayor of New York City. He came to New Jersey and married Eunice
Tryon on the 29th of May 1882.
Submitted by: Gregory C Boardman
Address: 1932 E Colonial Dr, Chandler, AZ 85249
Email: gboardman60@hotmail.com
Walker
I am looking for ancestry of George Walker my ggrandfather
born in Beilby, Seaton Ross parish in 1820. Emigrated to the USA
in about 1829. Had an older brother John Walker already in US.
I do not know parents names or what are believed to have been 4
other siblings that never left England. I need some kind of start
to trace this ancestry.
Submitted by: Fred Walker
Address: 2906 Eisenhower, Ames, Iowa USA
Email: fredarl@yahoo.com
Walker
Looking for Elsie & Gladys Walker single never married bc1883
+or- a few years from Baildon, Yorks area, also possible brother
called Basil. Cousins of Mabel Grace Blakey (married name Carr)
Possible neices of Sarah Walker bc 1851 (married name Carr) all
from Yorkshire area. Any info on them & their parents gratefully
received, I cannot find them anywhere in the census or BMD.
Submitted by: Caroline Street
Email: hughstreet@hotmail.com
Walker
Still looking for my great great grandfather Robert Walker who
married Annie Holmes and then went to USA Bucks county Pensylvania
where in 1827 they had my great grandfather Samuel Marion Walker.
Any help?
Submitted by: Jane Dean
Address: 3 charlotte Place, Beacon Hill, Sydney, Australia
Email: deanrj@bigpond.net.au
Walker
I am trying to race my family tree. My great grandfather was Samuel Marion Walker
who was born in 1827 in Bucks County Pensylvania. His father was Robert Walker
of (I think) Whitby. Robert Walker married Annie Holmes. He finally died in
Bathurst NSW Australia in 1857. Can anyone help??
Submitted by: Jane Dean
Address: 3 Charlotte Place, Beacon Hill, Sydney, NSW Australia
Email: deanrj@bigpond.com.au
Walker
I am looking for ancestors of great grandfather Fred Walker b: 1859 in the Selby
area (?). He married Elizabeth Midgley. I think his father was Thomas b: abt.
1813 but am not sure. Any help would be appreciated.
Submitted by: Janet Adey
Email: jmadey@hotmail.com
Walker
Can anyone help with locating the ancestors of Robert Walker from the Harrogate
area. Born about 1854-5, Went to New Zealand around 1875 where he worked as
a sawyer.
Submitted by: Bryan Walker
Address: 60 Weaver St, Whangarei 0112 New Zealand
Email: b.r.walker@xtra.co.nz
Walker
I am looking for information on my paternal grandparents and great grandparents.
Any info on Patrick Walker or Elsie Walker both in Sheffield. Ended life
in Intake area S12. Thanks
Submitted by: Leah Atkinson
Address: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE10
Email: glenandleah@fumes.fsnet.co.uk
Walker
I am searching for relatives, descendants of Samuel and Elsie Walker formerly
of 16 Palm Street, Sheffield. I am the child of Samuel's sister Edith who came
to Canada in 1914. I know there was a son named Clifford Walker. Perhaps he
could contact me.
Submitted by: Lucy L. Landry
Address: 515 Darcy Drive, Strathroy, Ontario N7G 4L1
Email: lllucyl@yahoo.com
Walker/Saville
I am looking for the correct maiden name of wife to George WALKER. George b 1837 in Lepton, d after 1869. M to Rebecca/Rebekah either BROADHEAD OR BACKHOUSE. Rebecca was b abt 1831 in Garforth. They had 6 children: Alfred b @1857; Thomas b @1861; Elizabeth (my line) b 1862; Harriet b @1865; Ellen b @1867; & George b @1869, all b in Leeds. Elizabeth m Benjamin SAVILLE, & she died 1942 in Pudsey.
If these are your ancestors please contact me to collaborate!
Submitted by: Kris Burrill
Address: Clarkston, MI, USA
e-mail: kgjburrill@aol.com
Walkington
Looking into the history of Strickland Walkington from Goathland -
any connections welcome.
Submitted by: John Anthony Walkington
Address: hauptstrasse 29, D-57610 Ingelbach, Germany
Email: walkington-john@t-online.de
Waller
We just found out we are related to Mr. John Waller married to
Elizabeth Rowbottom, he worked in the mine. My great grandmother
was Mary Waller born March 2 1894, in Stanghow she had a son
Bernard William Waller in Guisborough on July 1 1911 out of Wedlock,
and don't know his fathers name. We are looking for any information
about the Wallers or Rowbottoms.
Submitted by: Janet Martin
Address: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Email: jmartin@gsacrd.ab.ca
Waller
Our grandfather was born Bernard William Waller, July 1, 1911,
in Skelton, his mother (17) was Mary Waller, his father on birth
certificate is unknown. Mary is the daughter of John Waller from
Margrove, England. We would like to find out Bernard's father's
name.
Submitted by: Jan
Address: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Email: jmartin@gsacrd.ab.ca
Waller
I was born and bred at Todmoden but in the late C19 the family were living
in Sowerby Bridge. My g.g.g.f. John Waller was married at Halifax P. Ch
but he had been born at Giggleswick in 1806. His grandfather Joshua Waller
was said to be of Clapham when he married at Horton in Ribblesdale in 1750.
He should have been baptised C1718 but I have been unable to find the evidence
in parish registers.
Submitted by: John Dennett Waller
Address: Les Buissons, Valongis, Alderney GY9 3YW
Waller
Charles Waller was born in Long Riston, East Yorkshire about
1860 according to census but I can find no trace of him in the parish
records of that time or in the GRO. He married Eliza Wilson of Hutton
Cranswick in 1889 when he claimed to live in Middleton. His father
is recorded as being William Waller, an agricultural labourer. Charles
was also a farm servant. Has anyone else studied the Wallers of East
Yorkshire? Charles and Eliza's son, George William, was my husband's
grandfather.
Submitted by: Ruth Waller
Address: Old Mill Farm, North Wheatley, Nottinghamshire DN22 9DR
Wallis
Does anyone have any information on the Wallis family from Sinnington
or Keldholme. I am researching my paternal ggg/grandfather born
1786 and married to Ann Dowker.
Submitted by: Roseanne Perry
Email: perrytops@btinternet.com
Wallis
I am seeking information on Andrew Wallis (born 1825/6) and Christiana Wallis (born 1832/33), the children of Elizabeth Wallis. Elizabeth later married William Webster (Feb 1839).
Submitted by: Rob Webster
email: raascvietvet@gmail.com
Walshaw
I have had for quite a long time a request in this column relating to a Brenda
Walshaw with only one reply. I am now asking if anyone knows of her late uncle
Samuel Walshaw. He was born in 1898 and his parents were Wilson and Ellen nee
Whittaker. I do not know if he married but if he did there may be family still
in and around Huddersfield or possibly the Kirkheaton area.
Submitted by: Trevor Berry
Address: 11 Hellyer Street, Macandrew Bay, Dunedin, New Zealand
Email: berryfam1@xtra.co.nz
Walton
I am just starting to trace my grandfathers relatives. His
name was Alex Walton and he was originally from Aberford but
lived in the Whitley Bridge area for
a lot of his life. His father was Edwin or Edmund ad he was married to Nora
Easting from Hessle. Any
links would be great. Thanks
Submitted by: Sue
e-mail: sueray@btinternet.com
Ward
I am searching for any information and would like to hear from
any or relatives of my grandfather Alfred Ward who immigrated to
New Zealand. Alfred's father was Thomas Ward born 1860 in Stafford.
I think he was an engine driver. He married Elizabeth Jolliffe
from Botherton. They had 4 children Mark, Alfred, Herbert and Leonard
all born in Normanton.
Submitted by: Bronwyn Skinner
Address: PO Box 131, Jannali NSW 2226, AUSTRALIA
e-mail: abebron@idx.com.au
Ward
I am searching for information concerning the birth records, marriage
record, or place of residence prior to the immigration to North
America. Several sites confirm their passage information, but
particulars of the years prior to leaving for Nova Scotia is
presently unknown to me.
Submitted by: Andrew Ward
Address: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
e-mail: andrewward100@hotmail.com
Ward
Looking for information on George Maurice, Dorothy and Nellie Ward.
Born between 1910-1916 to Charles and Gertrude Charlotte (nee
Blanchard) Ward. Living in the Sharrow, Ripon area at that time.
My mother Marjorie was their half sister ,born to Gertrude in
1917.
Submitted by: Cyndy
Address: 103 Howards Lane, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 1ES
e-mail: cyndyanddavid@hotmail.com
Ward
I am trying to find any information on William G Ward (Mayor of
Nottingham 1871/72), recently my Grandmother (married name
Lee) died and in her belongings was a book of photographs dated
1870. The only photograph with a name on it is that of William
Ward although I believe that all of the photographs are of
that family. I am not sure how these photographs have come
to be in my possession, I believe that many years ago a relative
of mine (surname Tatum?) either came from the Ward family or
married into the Ward family. Any information would be fantastic
as I would like to return the photographs to someone who would
probably enjoy them more than myself.
Submitted
by: Charlotte Lee
e-mail: lottielee@btinternet.com
Ward
I am trying to find information about John and Sarah Ward. In 1860
John was working in Sheffield as a brick setter. Sarah died in
about 1851. Her maiden name may have been Bocock / Boocock or Greer
/ Grear.
Any help would be appreciated.
Submitted by: Nellie Hewat
e-mail: nhewat@iprimus.com.au
Ward
Interested in any family named Ward from Slingsby in the 1800.
Submitted by: Stanley Ward
Address: West vancouver, Canada
e-mail: stanw_ca@yahoo.com
Ward
I am looking for information on the Sheffield family from the Huttons
Ambo/Malton area. William Sheffield (b. 1762) married Sophia
Ward (b. 1762). They had several children. My ancestor is their
son, Thomas B Sheffield (b. 1797). He emigrated to the US (first
Kentucky, later New York) about 1819. His oldest brother was
William Sheffield (b. 1787). He stayed in Yorkshire and was a
surgeon. He eventually moved to Farmanby. Thomas had a sister,
Sophia Sheffield (b. 1799), who also emigrated to New York. She
never married and became a naturalized US citizen (fairly rare
for a woman at that time). Her occupation on a US census is listed
as "lady". Another brother (? unsure of their relationship),
Richard H Sheffield (b. 1789), came to New York around 1819.
Another sister, Elizabeth Sheffield (b. 1791) married a William
Robinson (b. 1786) and emigrated to New York with their 6 children.
Another sister, Sarah Sheffield (b. 1793) married a Robert Sutton
(b. 1790). They stayed in Yorkshire, but their children emigrated
to New York.
To the best of my knowledge, this family was associated
with the parish church of St. Michaels, Old Malton. Any info would
be greatly appreciated. I'm hoping to make a trip to Yorkshire
from the US next summer. I'd love to have a firm grasp of where
to start my research.
Submitted by: Michelle Sheffield Florence
Address: 6078 Branchwood Dr, Lake Worth, Fl 33467, USA
e-mail: mflorenc@bellsouth.net
Ward
I am trying to find details of the Ward's who were from the Farndale
area of North Yorkshire (My Great Grandfather was William born
1852 died 1929 buried at Church Houses). Any information will be
appreciated.
Submitted by: Keith Dorrington
e-mail: kdorrington@blueyonder.co.uk
Ward
Am looking for my Wards originally from Newark, Notts. James Ward
head, born Newark, Nottingham. Maria Ward wife, born Tugby, Leicester.
Charles Henry son, scholar, born Newark, Nottingham. Mary Ann
Dau scholar, born Newark, Nottingham.
Alfred Ward born Scarborough. George Edward son, born Scarborough.
James and Maria married 1854 in Leicester and moved to Scarborough
after 1861, after a brief return to Newark, James being a fishmonger
by trade. Mary Ann married John Robinson. Alfred married Emma Beach.
George married Isabella White.
Submitted by: Elaine Ward
Address: Nottingham
e-mail: bothfeet40@yahoo.co.uk
Ward
We are trying to trace our family so if anyone has any information about the
three Ward brothers (one being Jack) killed on Dent Viaduct in the approximately
the 1930's or any other members of the family. My father was William
and my mother was Elizabeth (Cokell). Also if there is anyone that has
any information about the family name of Cokell please contact me.
Submitted by: Charlie Ward
Address: 31 Highfield Road, Carnforth Lancs LA5 9BE
e-mail: cward31high@aol.com
Ward
I am looking for my ancestors in the Thornton Watlass, Patrick Brompton (Newton
le Willows) area my Great granfather was Robert Ward his wife was called Sarah,
they lived in Watlass in 1868 where thier first son was born Joseph, by 1871
they were living in Newton le Willows, my grandfather was born there in 1871,
his name was William Thomas, there were two further sons born there francis
who was born in 1879, and Robert who was born in 1880. I would be extemely
grateful if anyone from that area can shed any light on my family.
Submitted by: Mr Ken Ward
Address: No 2 Ferndale Close, Oldham, Lancs, OL4 5NL
e-mail: kenwardgem@yahoo.co.uk
Ward
I am interested in contacting any Ward family members associated with Slingsby
church in the North Riding.
Submitted by: Stan Ward
Address: Canada
e-mail: stanw@smartt.com
Ward
I am looking for any ancesters of Ada Allan nee WARD she mmarried Joseph Allan november 1863 her father was Benjamin Ward born at Esingwold lived in Thormanby N Yorks her mother was called Octavia she was born at Thirkleby I would love to hear from anyone.
Submitted by: Roz Jones
e-mail: rozanddavejones@btinternet.com
Wardle
I am trying to trace the whereabouts of my cousin Adrian Wardle formally from
Barnsley. I am the daughter of Leslie and Ethel.
Submitted by: Angela Fearns
Address: 53 Laithes Lane, Smithies, Barnsley
e-mail: afearns10@hotmail.com
Warley
I am searching for any information on Henry Warley who married Jane Hillaby,
they had a daughter Mary born 1851 Nafferton, Mary married George Williamson
date unknown. I would love to hear from anyone who is researching this family.
Submitted by: Maree Hepton
Address: P/O 306, Bungendore, 2621 NSW Australia
Email: belliott@pcug.org.au
Waterhouse
Ellen Waterhouse married my great great grandfather George Firth
in 1838 in Dewsbury Yorkshire. They had six children, George
Henry, James, Mary Jane, Joseph, Ellen Elizabeth and Susannah.
Ellen Firth Married a Wormald and was a widow at 28. Looking
for anyone who knows any of these Firth/Waterhouse names in their
family tree.
Submitted by: Sheila Ings
Address: PO Box 814, Toodyay, Western Australia 6566
Email: ings45@bigpond.net.au
Watson
I have very little information about my Great Grand Father - William
Watson. The dates will be around 1860-70. He was a Yorkshire man.
He lived in Redcar. He married a Page from Shropshire. He was a
Stone Mason. A cousin was the poet Sir William Watson. I would
love to have any information at all.
Submitted by: Noreen Rozwadowski
Address: 23 New Regent Street, Christchurch, New Zealand
Email: noreenroz@hotmail.com
Watson
I am trying to find information about Thomas Watson (born about
1814) who's suicide, by hanging, occurred in 1769, supposedly at
London Bridge. Thomas married Elizabeth Robert on 18 May Otley
in 1834. He was a joiner by trade, and had the following children:
William (b.1840 Hunslet, Leeds), Sophia (b.1835), Nemjamin (b.1846),
Mary Ann (b.1843) and Hannah (b.1837).
UPDATE: Seeking anyone related to the 19th century
Watson family of Rawnook, Bierley in Bradford.
Submitted by: Howard Beck
Email: orchidhunter@smartemail.co.uk
Watson
Grandpa Stephen abandoned his family in about 1907...may have emigrated to Australia.
Submitted by: Margaret Zankel
Address: 227 Reed Street, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Email: mjzankel@comcast.net
Watson
I am tracing my Watson ancestors - John (son of Godfrey) was born in Ramsgill,
Nidderdale in 1776 and his son Thomas moved to Laverton where my great great
great grandma Mary Ann Watson was born.
Submitted by: Bev Anderson
Address: Apartment 149, 3 Whitehall Quay, Leeds LS1 4BU
Email: bev@davidbowie.com
Watson
I am looking for any information on William Watson born about 1769. I don't know
where he was born but his children were born in Walkington, Yorkshire, England.
I would like to find his parents.
Submitted by: Tina ( Watson ) Dimmitt
Email: ttd169@hotmail.com
Watson
Just started doing a family tree and it is so addictive and exciting. Become
stuck though with my Great Great Grandfather William Watson born in Skipton
(possibly 1857-1877) and married a Catherine (nee Gilbourne or Goulbourn).
They had a son William Arnold Watson (born about 1896). They all went to live
in Shanghai and when the war was over William Arnold Watson returned to Skipton
to visit and met and married Frances Tilley in about 1919 who had brothers
and sisters, Edward, George, Elsie and Colin. Perhaps some of these names and
details rings a bell with someone? Somewhere along the line there is a Lucy
Watson (opera singer) who went to live in Australia.
Submitted by: Ms Robyn Curtis
Address: Flat 2 Arthurs Court, Winner Street, Paignton, Devon TQ3 3AT
Email: chovihani@btinternet.com
Watson
I am reseaching my Kippax, West Riding, Yorkshire ancestors. In 1757 Thomas
Watson married Elizabeth Green I believe there may have been 11 children
including a Richard who was in the early 1800's the publican of the 'Griffin'
at Castleford neer Allerton. He was probably born about 1771...? Any information
appreciated.
Submitted by: John Watson Riordan
Address: PO Box 521, Glenelg, South Australia 5045
Email: riordan.john@bigpond.com.au
Watson
I am looking in to the ancestry of the Watson family from the Ramsgill area. One of my 3x great grandmothers was Jane Watson (b 1820 d 1886). Her father was John Watson a carpenter from Dallowgill and I believe her mother was Mary Birch. In 1841 Jane was living with her parents and a brother Hiram Watson. Jane married Francis Suttill (b 1804 d 1869), in 1842. In 1861 Mary and her family were living at Stonebeck Down. I‚d be delighted to hear from you if you‚ve got connections to this family.
Submitted by: Pip Whiteman
Email: pippeedee@yahoo.co.uk
Watson
We are looking for relatives of James William Patrick Watson, born October 1891, son of Edith Agnes Watson of Hull, Yorkeshire. James came out to Australia in 1911 and probably returned to England around 1918 or 1919.
Submitted by:Anne Watson
Email: arghc@adam.com.au
Watson
Has anyone got any info on Samuel Hick Watson, a blacksmith from Aberford?
Submitted by: Mrs Mellors
Address: 21 The Coppice, Bishopthorpe, York
Email: jean.mellors@googlemail.com
Watson
I am researching my fathers family, my Grandfather James Henry Watson was born in Idle Near Bradford WRY.
I believe his father was born in Burley near Leeds around 1841, His mother born in Yeadon district of Guisely WRY.
He had 6 brothers & sisters ranging in ages over 20+ years. Any information on these would be much apprecited.
Submitted by: Colin Watson
Address: 3 Stocker Avenue, Alvaston Derby DE24 0QS
Email: colinwatson9@sky.com
Waudby
I'm
tracing my family tree, trying to find more info about John Waudby
(Stone Mason), born South Cave, married to Jane Brown. Or any
other help for the Waudby's from Sth Cave and York. If I can
help you let me know.
Submitted by: Jennifer Stott
Address: 3 Stonebridge Grove, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Email: Jenny.j.p@ntlworld.com
Waudby
I'm trying to trace the ancestors of my great great grandfather Robert Waudby,
who emigrated to the U.S. in 1843. He was born 1 Nov 1815 in Scarborough. I
believe his father also was named Robert, who was a merchant seaman and ship
captain. Per old family notes, Robert's mother was Mary A. Fowler, and he had
a brother named Thomas. Robert married Orrey Norton in Illinois in 1844 and
they later lived in Dubuque, Butler and Sioux counties in Iowa before his death
in 1893. Any
leads that anybody can provide about my English roots will be greatly appreciated.
Submitted by: Orren Gilbert
Address: 112 Durby Lane, Foley, Alabama, USA 36535
Email: orrenpat@gulftel.com
Waudby
My father and I are currently researching our family history and would love
to find a photograph of an Mancestor's shop. My father's great grandfather,
Joseph Waudby, had a fishmonger's on Fossgate, York. The shop closed down,
we believe, sometime in the 1940s or 50s. The shop is now an Italian restaurant,
Fellinis (No 11-12).
Submitted by: Mrs J Burrows
Address: 17 Oakland Avenue, Stockton Lane, Heworth, York
Wawn(e)
I am trying to put together a probable sketch pedigree of Wawne
family lines based upon "Wawn Family Records, Part VI" (1601
- 1800 of the Branches of Ryedale) by Charles Newby Wawn, who
lived in the late 1600s and 1700s in
the parishes of Kirby Moorside and Sinnington and would be delighted to hear
from anyone might some information to share or would like to see my work-in-progress.
Submitted by: Robert Wawn Brydon
Address: 1 Largo Mestre de Aviz, 90,04031-070 São Paulo, SP, Brazil
Email: rwbrydon@uol.com.br
Weatherell
Searching for any information on Reginald Dixon Weatherell, and
in particular his second marriage to Allieen Dorothy Dixon.
Submitted by: Jan Ford
Email: fordj@shaw.ca
Weatherill
I am researching Weatherill family {my ancesters} who lived at Spout House,
Billsdale, next door to the Old Sun Inn, Spout House. My Gt/Gt/Grand Father
lived there, my Gt/Grand Father was born there. I would be glad to hear from
anyone with connections.
Submitted by: Mr. K. Weatherill
Address: 15 Cromwell Drive, East Leake, Loughborough, Leics. LE12 6LZ
Email: kweath@dircon.co.uk
Weathrill
I would like to get in touch with a Debbie Weathrill who is connected to the
Reuben and Eliza Brown Rollinson family of Castleford, Yorkshire, England.
Reuben and Eliza were my great grandparents. Reubens name on the IGI is spelt
as Rollason instead of Rollinson. my mother was Bertha Rollinson the daughter
of Reuben and Ruth Maria Dudley Rollinson. Reuben and Ruth were therefore my
grandparents ~ they lived in Airedale, Yorkshire. Both of my grandparents were
born in Dudley, Worcester, as were Reuben Senior and his wife Eliza. Hope to
here from you Debbie.
Submitted by: Audrey Smith
Address: 819 West Madison Street, Girard, Illinois, USA 62640
Weathrill
I have a number of family trees relating to the family names of Addyman, Verity, Verril and Weatherill, and would be happy to exchange information and delve further myself.
At the moment I am particularly interested in finding out why John Weatherill of Hollin Top Farm, Danby (married to Jane Theaker) left there with his wife and children to live in Leeds where he died in his 1930s.
Submitted by: Mrs Judith Weatherill
Address: Henley Farm, Payton, Wellington, Somerset TA21 0EE
email: jweath@talktalk.net
Weaver
I am the son of Ronald Weaver born in Middlesborough 1911 the Weaver
family plus Longstaff moved to South Africa circa 1928 I am trying
to find links to this family. Father was Albert Weaver a ship
builder. Sons Ronald and Harold went to Middlesborough grammar
school, Mother was Lilly. Can anyone add additional names to
this - were there more?
Submitted by: Rob Weaver
Address: 168 Sundridge Drive, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent ME5 8HG
Email: robweaver2@tinyworld.co.uk
Webster
Would love any information on 1) The business Webster & Sons,
Germania Works, Armley Leeds I believe they did some kind of manufacturing
or inventions during the 19th century. This would have been great
grandfather William Webster (1848-1925) or gg grandfather Charles
Benjamin Webster (1820-1896) wife Eliza Parker (?1823-1873). 2)
Genealogy information on above Websters. Years may not be exact.
3) Information on a building called Alameda Villa, Armley Leeds. I
have come across papers with the Webster & Sons
letterhead and pictures of Alameda Villa. Many of the family
held numerous patents. Thanks so much for any information.
Submitted by: Beth Northrop
Address: 40 Evers Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610
e-mail: ejnorth123@juno.com
Webster
Searching
for family connections to the Webster family of Hull (originally
from West Yorkshire). My grandmother Annie Elizabeth Webster
married Albert Edward Woodliffe. Annie's parents were Abraham
Webster and Elizabeth Walster. Annie had sisters Violet and Mary-ann,
brothers Henry and Wallace.
Submitted by: Irene Jones
Address: 3 Brookville Circle, Secret Harbour, Westren Australia 6173
e-mail: newera@westnet.com.au
Webster
I am looking for any information about my grandfather William Dennis Webster born 1899 Skinningrove. His parents were Isaac and Mary Ann (nee Cooper),silings were George(1902), Alfred(1904), John(Jack(1909)) and Lily(1915). Would love to hear from anybody who might have any information as we have very little, thank you.
Submitted by: Christine Phillips
e-mail: chrisbp@virgin.net
Webster
My father Leonard Webster married Grace Iris Large in 1948.In the 1950's and the 1960's we lived in Moorland Grove Leeds 17.
My father was a General Manager for Hepworths the Taylors in Leeds in the 1950's. My mother worked at the GPO Canteen in the 1960's. My brothers name was Neil. If any one remembers them please get in touch.
Submitted by: Lorraine Davies
Address: 20 Leopold Road, Brighton Le Sands, Liverpool, L22 6QZ
e-mail: lorraine.davies57@yahoo.co.uk
Webster
I am looking for William Webster, who married Mary Ann Herbert 9 Aug 1823 at St Giles, Norwich. Their son Robert was born in Hull in 1826. Mary Ann died in 1837/8 and William then married Elizabeth Wallis on 17 Feb 1839 at Holy Trinity, Kingston upon Hull. They were living at 11 Short Street in the 1841 Census. William and Elizabeth emigrated to Australia in 1842. I am seeking information on William and his other family. His father is shown as Robert on his marriage certificate.
Submitted by: Rob Webster
email: raascvietvet@gmail.com
Wellesley
Would like to correspond with anyone with my name.
Submitted by: Tressie Wellesley
Address: 5109 E. 3rd St, Wichita,Kansas 67208 USA
e-mail: twellesley@cox.net
Wells
I am looking for any relatives to James Wells.
James was Great Grandfather. He was bon in 1875 at Scruton, Yorkshire.
He married Eliza Cornforth in Thirsk, Yorkshire 1900. She died
in 1910. They had 3 children together - Eva born 1901, James known
as Eddie 1903 and Lena 1906 she died in 1928. James remarried.
He married Mary Jane Kemp in March 1915 they had two children together
Olive 1916 and Christopher 1919. If you are related or have
information on any of these please contact me.
Submitted by: Candidiasia Ibberson
Address: 372 Torrington Avenue, Tile Hill, Coventry CV4 9HH
e-mail: c.ibberson@btinternet.com
Wells
My 5th great grandfather William Wells (born in Yorkshire @1742) arrived in
Canada in 1773 with his wife Margaret Dobson (they were married in Thirsk,
N. Yorkshire on Feb 15, 1768) and a couple of children. What happened to
Williams siblings and his parents? His parents were William Wells and Jane
Cliff(e)who were married Nov 30, 1738) and he had brothers and sisters, Elizabeth
Wells (b.@1739), Christopher Wells (b.@1740), Thomas Wells, John Wells (b.@1753).
Also there were twins Jane & Mary b.@1744 who died young, and another Jane who was
born & died @1750 and another John who was born @1748 and died @1752. I
would really like to be able to trace my William Wells' brothers & sisters.
Submitted by: Barb (nee Wells) Henderson
Address: 82 Howe Ave, Hamilton, ON CANADA, L9A 1W9
e-mail: hende262@aol.com
Wells / Welles
Researchers of Wells families of Yorkshire. Our special interest is the Wells
families of the Ripon / Galphay area. See:
www.wellsuk.info
Submitted by: John and Rosie Wells
e-mail:rosieandjohn@wellsuk.info
Welsh
Megs/Peggy Hayes. Sisters - Mary and Marion. Lived in Hebden Bridge
sometime. Told that family lived there. I'm looking for my dad.
Her maiden name was Welsh. I've a brother too. His name is Dennis.
I've never met him, my mum would not talk about him, same as
my dad, never knew them. Now she has passed on and taken it to
her grave. God bless Mum. But I ask - what was she hiding?
Submitted by: Alun David Shepard Hayes
Address: 288 Bev Road, Hull HU5 1AX
Email: alun007@msn.com
Welsh
My main interest lies in the Pease family. I have already got quite a bit of
information. I am also interested in the Brotton and Welsh families (Guisborough
area of North Yorkshire) and I have a lot of info regarding my own maiden name
of Poole. All this is in the West Yorkshire area. However, the Pooles seem to
come from Preston and Cumbria (I am as back as 1590). I am very willing to share
any of the research I have done with any one who is interested. Regards.
Submitted by: Gladys Dickinson
Address: The Ridings, Cuthbert Road, Ash Vale, Surrey GU12 5ES
Email: gladysdickinson@aol.com
Westover
Eliza Westover b c1834 Leeds, married to Thomas Wilson c 1857. I am unable to
locate Eliza on the 1851 census or the marriage of Thomas and Eliza on the
free BDM's. I would very much appreciate any help to further my research on
Eliza.
Submitted by: Mae Bowater
Address: Tasman Court, Montrose, Victoria, Australia 3765
Email: maebow@yahoo.com
Whalen
details required of sydney whalen born hull 23/04/1910
Submitted by: Diane Blake
Address: 32 Orchards Park, Priory Road, Ruskington,
Lincs NG34 9DH
e-mail: blake571@btinternet.com
Whaley
My 4 x gt grandfather was born in Urswick,
Lancs in 1797. The son of John Whaley and Elizabeth Shaw. The
record says that John was formerley known as Whalley and his
father was Alexander & Mary
of Burtersett in the township of Hawes. John born 1797, his mother
and 4 of his siblings moved to the north east after John snr
died. Alexander Whaley became a solicitor at Hawes.
Mary, Elizabeth & Ann
never married and ran a boarding school at Coverham, while John
Jnr was an attorney's clerk in Bishop Aukland. I have been to Hawes
Church, which has numerous memorials to the Whaley family, but
have come to a dead end. Does anyone know anything about Alexander
of Burtersett? Any info greatly appreciated.
Submitted by: Kim Whaley
Address: 3 Naseby Court, Kilton Lane, Brotton, Saltburn by Sea,
Cleveland TS12 2XP
e-mail: kimwhaley1066@aol.com
Whaley
My relative was a John Whaley who was the Barber in Kirkby Stephens in the
1840s. Looking for other related Whaley family members. He married an Agnes
Gibson in 1819.
Submitted by: Richard Greene
Address: 59
Kendall Drive, Narre Warren North, Victoria, Australia 3805
e-mail: travelaround@bigpond.com
Whaley
To all readers of Dalesman, especially my Whaley kin of Hawes, Gayle, Appersett
and Burnersett: I am descended from Ann Blenkhorn Whaley b.1876, John Whaley
b.1839, John Chapman Whaley b.1804, John Whaley b.1772, (?)Thomas b.1753. I
am querying if Thomas Foster was James Whaley of Appersett who was Chapel Warden
at Hawes in 1750 and was he born 1698, and from Coleraine in Ireland? I have
much Whaley history from 1066 up to present days and would be glad of any correspondence.
Submitted by: George Whaley Knagg
Address: 14 Bryning Lane, Wrea Green, Preston, PR4 2WJ
Whaley
I am looking for information on my father, James Whaley, born 18-11-1891, I think in Redmire. He went to school in Askrigg and had five sisters. He went to fight in World War I, came back and married a local woman 20 years older than himself. They moved to Liverpool where became a butcher on Queens drive. His wife died. He didn't remarry for 10 years. My mother was 10 years younger than my father, and I have two sisters. Sometime in the late 1940s they moved to Thirkleby to a small holding and in 1955 moved to Ripon to run a sweet shop. He died on the 28-07-1962. Hope you can help me find out more about my father.
Submitted by: Margaret Wilson
Address: 32 London Road, Long Sutton, Spalding,
Lincolnshire PE12 9EA
email: maggiewilson50@yahoo.co.uk
Whaites
Born and bred in Yorkshire, but I now find my family moving
to Yorkshire from Norfolk. Do you know of any family called Whaites
or Waite living in Ringland, Norfolk and moving to Langcliffe,
West Yorkshire anytime after 1871. Would love to hear from any
family members still living in Norfolk or in Yorkshire.
Submitted by: Phil Whaites
Email: philip.whaites@tesco.net
Whaites
I am looking for information/photos of any member of the Whaites
family. They moved to the Langcliffe from Ringland, Norfolk in
the 1870's. Anything would be greatly appreciated.
Phone: 01382 330280 or e-mail.
Submitted by: Jackie Mann
Email: jackiemann2@btinternet.com
Wheatley
I am looking for information on Joesph Wheatley born about
1852 lived in Yorkshire, England 1891, married a french lady named
Elizabeth I don't remember her last name.
Submitted by: Kin Gray
Address: 8758 E Co Rd 425 N, Otwell, In 47564
Email: knieskim@copper.net
Wheelhouse
I am lookng fo a marriage between Abraham Gamble(s) and Ellen
Wheelhouse possibly late 1820's or early 1830's Abraham was from
Yeadon nr Leeds but Ellen was from Knaresborough.
Submitted by: Chris Gamble
Address: 50 Narangga Terrace, Moonta Bay, South Australia 5558
Email: chris61c@internode.on.net
Wheelhouse
Looking for information on Hannah Wheelhouse b 1817 in Hunslet Leeds and her
parents.
Submitted by: Joanne Lee
Address: 51
Coppice Avenue Norwich NR6 5RD
e-mail: joannelee1@tiscali.co.uk
Whipp
My grandmother's Mother was Margaret Whipp. Her family were Farmers
from Etton in East Riding of Yorkshire just north of Hull east
of Beverley. I would love to hear from others who are related to
this family.
Submitted by: Ian C. Pearson
Address: 28 Skelmersdale Road, Clacton on Sea
Essex CO15 6DE
Email: pearsonica@btinternet.com
Whitaker
I am looking for information on my husbands great great great grandad. George
Holmes Lambert married in parish of Linton, June 2 1860, aged 34 / 24 witness
G. Joy & Sabina Joy. I think his father was Martin Lambert. Address Newsholme
Farm??
Submitted by: Jean Cole
Address: Jericho Farm, Medlock Road, Woodhouses, Failsworth, Manchester
e-mail: cole@jerichofarm2.freeserve.co.uk
Whitehead
I am looking for information on a Colin Whitehead. His mother's maiden name was Mason. He was an atomic physicist and may have lived in Yorkshire until he passed.
Submitted by: K.L. Ronfeldt
Address: Georgia, USA
e-mail: ladykl1@yahoo.com
Whitehead
My grandfather was Ernest William Whitehead, born 1908 in Redcar,
Yorkshire. He was the son of John Henry & Ada (Winter) Whitehead.
Ada was from Redcar and John Henry from Kirkleatham. He was the
son of John Whitehead and Mary Jane Tutty.
John & Ada had 6 children; 1) Elsie Ada born
1899, Redcar - she married George Johnson in 1920 in Middlesbrough.
She went on to run a boarding house in Redcar and had a son who
became a concert pianist. 2) Hilda Mary born 1901, Redcar - she
married Arthur Meadows in 1922 in Middlesbrough. 3) Frances Lilian "Lily" born
1902 in Redcar - she married Sidney Williams in 1923 in Middlesbrough.
They settled in Brambles Farm and had quite a few children, some
of whom were Albert, Mavis and Mearle. Not 100% sure of that last
one. 4) Edith May born 1904 in Redcar - she married Charles Mountain
in 1928 in Middlesbrough. She became a hairdresser. 5) Ernest William
born 1908 in Redcar. Married Mary Elizabeth "Molly" Williams
in 1930 in Middlesbrough. They emigrated to South Africa with their
3 sons, Jack, Lewis and Ernest. 6) Sidney Mellaby born 1910 in
Redcar. Married a lady named "Connie" and
they possibly lived in Sheffield or Leeds.
I recently received a very old photo taken at the
turn of the last century. It was taken at a wedding and is of a
large group of people at a wedding. We believe they are mostly
Whiteheads but there are no names attached. If anyone knows anything
about any of these Whiteheads please contact me. It would be greatly
appreciated.
Submitted by: Sheridan Friedman (nee Whitehead)
Address: Northamptonshire
e-mail: neillsf@btinternet.com
Whitehead
I am looking for any information on the family history of my Grandad - Roy
Whitehead
of Yorkshire (possibly Halifax) region. His father was the chauffer to the
Mayor of Halifax. Any information is appreciated.
Submitted by: Matthew Whitehead
Address: London, Ontario, Canada
e-mail: mwsymposium@hotmail.com
Whitelam
I am searching for my cousin, Kathleen M. Whitelam, born 1938 in
Rotherham. For various reasons, all of the other cousins lost contact
with her in the 1940s. It would good to get in touch with her or
any of children as I have now made contact with a 'new' cousin
who has a special interest in her.
Submitted by: Brian Townsend
e-mail: brian.j.townsend@hotmail.co.uk
Whiteley
Trying to find birth/marriage of Richard Whiteley b about 1723
Askrigg area married Isabel from Hawes, no maiden name. Their
first child born Ruth 18 Aug 1754 Marsett, the second James b
29Oct 1758 Stallingbusk. any help would be realy apprecated.
Submitted by: Eric Whiteley
Address: 4 Monica Close, Lurnea, msw 2170, Sydney, Australia
e-mail: ewhiteley1@bigpond.com
Whiteley
1841 Census - Richard and Betty Whiteley at Moorcroft with their
children including George dob 1817. George married in 1841 at
Christ Church, Slaithwaite to Elizabeth. I have drawn a blank
on her surname, no trace of their marr. cert. Tho' she was born
in 1822 in Golcar. Also does, Moorcroft still exist; any photos
available?
Submitted by: Gill Lucas
Address: Porch House, High St, Bishop's Castle, Shrops. SY9 5BE
e-mail: gill@theporchhouse.com
Whitfield
I've come to a dead end in my genealogy research and I'm wondering
if anyone can help. I'm searching for my father's father,
whom we never talked about because my father was illegitimate.
My father's name was Herbert Whitfield, son of Florence Annie Dooley
(m. Mabbott). He was born in June 1917 in (I think) Grantham. It's
believed by family that dad's father had been a soldier in the
First World War on leave in Mansfield. Grandma and dad lived in
Leeds (where my grandmother may have moved to nearer dad's father)from
1925 on, where they had moved from Mansfield Woodhouse in Notts.
She changed her name from Mabbott to Whitfield at the move. One
reason for the secrecy is that grandma had been married to a William
Mabbott at the time she became pregnant with dad. If anyone can
give me a lead so that I can get on with my ancestry search, I'd
be very grateful.
Submitted by: Madeleine J Whitfield
Address: 1622 Ainsley Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2C 0S4
e-mail: whitfim2001@yahoo.ca
Whitham
Looking for any connection to Whitham's that lived in the Yorkshire
area. They later ranched out to Padiham, but trying to find out
how far back they were in Yorkshire?
Submitted by: Mrs Elizabeth Whitham
Address: 653 Main Street, Ashland, Massachusetts 01721, USA
e-mail: whithamet@verizon.net
Whitaker
Am searching for parents of Jeremiah Whitaker...1599-1654
B. Wakefield, Yorkshire, England...Died London, England.
Thank you
Submitted by: Dallas Bogan
Address: 158 Far View Circle Jacksboro TN 37757
e-mail: dallasbogan111@bellsouth.net
Whittaker
Searching Whittaker family from Oulton, Leeds, West Yorkshire.
My great-great grandfather was John Whittaker, a joiner by trade,
born 1827, son of Hannah & Robert Whittaker, a tailor. Married
Emma Lee, widow of Smalley, daughter of Elizabeth & John
Lee at Holy Trinity Rothwell Leeds in 1852.
Submitted by: Marina
Address: Ontario, Canada
e-mail: beacock@myexcel.ca
Whittaker
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
Whittleston
Looking for any Whittlestons. I lived in Wakefield.
Submitted by: Brenda Jackson
Address: Cleve Ave, The Basin, Victoria, Australia
e-mail: brenda_j@tpg.com.au
