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William Albert Walton

My great-grandfather was William Albert Walton, b. 1858, and married to Elizabeth Graham., b.1864, d. 1911. They had 6 children - Joseph, Elizabeth, Thomas, Sarah (my grandmother), Emily and Suzanna (Susie) - all  born in Dalton accept for Susie. I believe the family moved to the USA in the early 1890's. Any information that you may have on this Walton family would be greatly appreciated.

Please send responses to:  jherrickarchitect@mac.com

Thank you.

James Herrick
2922 Hall Street SE
East Grand Rapids, MI 49506

 
Langhorn & Pickavance

We are trying to contact any descendants of the following.
William Langhorn born 1889 or 1890
Ellen Pickavance born 1889
They married in Jul Aug or Sept 1911.
If anybody knows people with this  surname perhaps you will kindly enquire if there is any connection.

Michael Rutter. East Yorkshire
michael.qgate@btinternet.com
Geoff Vance Queensland Australia
vance@austarnet.com.au

Please reply to one or both addresses with any information.

 
James s blair

my great grandfather was james s blair who I have found out had his buissnes in Dalton on Furness for meany years I am looking for anyone with infomation on the company or any blair relatives.

Jeanette Czyzyk jeanette.czyzyk@ntlworld.com

 
Henry Kendal

I have been researching my ancestors who lived in Dalton-in-Furness in the 1800's.  My great-grandfather, Henry Kendall, was born in Dalton in 1840.  He was the fiirst child born of Robert and Sarah Kendall, born in approx. 1805 and 1816 in Aldingham and Kirkby, respectively.  Robert was a mining agent for several mines in the area and his son, Henry, was the manager of the Roanhead Mine from 1870 - 1875.  Henry married Mary (maiden name unknown).  They had 6 children, (all baptized at St. Mary's) before Mary committed suicide in approx. 1877.  Henry and his children moved to America in 1879.  Henry left behind his parents and three sisters, Elizabeth, Ann and Jane. Any information would be greatly appreciated.  I would really like to know if there are any relatives living in the area.  Thank you for your time and consideration. 

Nancy Eckler, nancyeckler@yahoo.com

 
Lieutenant George Wilson (34th Regiment of Foot)

Hello,

I'm trying to find out about my great great grandfather's family.
Lieutenant George Wilson (34th Regiment of Foot) was married to Eleanor Postlethwaite in St Mary's Church, Dalton on the 5th Nov 1818. According to the marriage record in the parish register he was a resident of Hawkshead at the time.

Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

A Wilson, wilson939@btinternet.com
 
Blakes

Hello I am looking for any contact with Anyone who is researching the Blake family from the Caldbeck,Hesket , Bowness , Ulverston & Barrow area's ,,re Thomas Blake 1861 , Andrew Blake 1819,Thomas Blake 1890etc: Any collaboration on this research would be greatly appreciated ,I have more family members I can share with fellow researchers Sincerily Ray Blake Ont Canada

contact, Rblakec556@rogers.com

 
Newshams

My grandfather, Ernest Newsham, was born in Dalton-in-Furness about 1888. He came to America at age 16 with his younger brother, Tom and eventually settled in Seattle, Washington. He started as a coal miner, then was a miners union official, and finally bought a coal company (The Continental Fuel Company) in 1924 and ran the business until he sold it in 1943. I understand that there are still Newshams in the Dalton area. I would like to know more about the family. When I tried to talk to him about his family he was not too clear about the subject. He apparently had at least one sister and one other brother, but probably more.

I would very much appreciate any information about the Newshams.

Regards,

Bill Shaw PO Box 1088 Rainier, WA 98576

billshaw@scattercreek.com

 
Millican family

I am trying to trace any descendants of Watson and Lavinia Millican who are my great grandparents on my fathers side. They lived at 39 Sharp Street in 1880s and had 7 children,Jacob, Josiah,Thomas,Mary, Agnes my grandmother, Lavinia and Martha. At some time Agnes was married to William Bettany but he died soon after and she remarried in 1902. Also I know that Mary married a William Bassnett in 1882. My great grandmother died about 1907 but I cannot trace Watsons death. Its the first time I have visited this site and it will be a great help to people. Thanks very much. Regards. 

John Stephenson, ted@stephenson150.fsnet.co.uk

information.

I would like to thank you now, for taking the time to read my email and consider my request.

Thank You
Christy L. Deyoung
32200 S Military Rd. AA104
Auburn, Washington 98001 USA

cld1964@hotmail.com