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James Hargreaves Looking for background info on
JAMES HARGREAVES,
MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER
who started his business in Dalton and had branches in Ulverston and Millom.
He was born in Ambleside in 1852 and on the 1871 Census at the age of 19 years,
was already a a photographer, would like to know when he opened the Dalton business and when he died.
JONTY GOODWIN (jontybegood@btinternet.com)

Fanny Step Hello
I am trying to trace any information on my grandmother, Fanny Step. I understand she lived in Dalton in Furness (Chapel Street and Hartington Street) during the 1900s - 1930?
I also wonder whether anyone has any information on her husband, Percival Step and where he moved on to when they separated.
Any information would be greatly received - I am new to this family history research - just getting started but already hooked and wished I had asked all these important questions whilst my close family were still alive - too late now.
Thank you.
Sue hill (S.hill100@btinternet.com)

Harold Dodsworth Ford Hello, ive just found a connection to Harold Dodsworth Ford, teacher of Classics,
any one help me with any information please?
thank you all Terry
terry brown (terry@pennell.plus.com)

Audrey Watson (nee Graham)

Connection with the Cameroon Brigade 1938/1939
my mother Audrey Watson nee Graham was born on 1/9/1939 in dalton in furness, but was born to an unmarried mother Bessie Tyldsley, she was informed by her mother that her father was a soilder in the cameroons, and i was wondering if the Cameroon brigade was stationed either in or around Dalton in Furness around 1938/1939 time, my grandmother who unfortunately has passed away would not even tell my mum his name, so she has been left with quite a void in her life, and also the stigma of being an illegitimate child bore heavily on her, as you can appreciate at the time, it was no fun to be born out of wedlock, hoping you can help me out with this query, many thanks.... michelle heywood nee watson (mitz1965@yahoo.com)

James Muckle I am tryng to trace a James Muckle, Born about 1837-1839. On the 1881 census it says born at Walton in Furness but we thought this may be a transcription error for Dalton in Furness. on other census returns however it says born in Lancaster. I wondered if there were any other Muckles in the area at the time ? Thankyou Irene Shuttleworth (rshuttleworth@hitek-ltd,co.uk)

Gibralter I am trying to find an area in Dalton known as Gibralter. (About 1923? ) My aunt was born in 1923 at '1 Gibralter' and is wondering if the place is still there. Any clues would be gratefully received! With thanks, Liz Carrick. (liz_carrick@hotmail.com)

Thomas
Tatterson I am trying to find out about my great great grandfather Thomas Tatterson.
He was born about 1832 in possibly Lindale or Ireleth.
He married Ann Spencer at Ulverstone Parish church 8th April 1854 and had 9
children born in Dalton in Furness.
He was an engine driver working in an iron ore mine, and lived for several years at Crooklands Brow, Dalton in Furness.
I would very much appreciate any information about the Tattersons.

Regards
Sue Mason (sue@masonville.me.uk)

Richard Spencer

My distant relatives are Richard Spencer C 26 June 1796 at Dalton in Furness. who married a Mary Farrer (C 8 Feb 1795 at Dalton in Furness) on 1 July 1820 at St Mary's Church, Dalton in Furness.
Richard's Father was John Spence or Spencer who was born about 1770 at Dalton in Furness.

He married a Margaret Briggs (C 6 Feb 1772 Dalton in Furness) on 1 Jan 1794 at Dalton in Furness.
I would be grateful if anyone could give me any information which would assist me in furthering my research.
I have managed to locate a John Spence (not a John Spencer) born 31 Dec 1766 at Dalton in Furness.

From: Richard Spencer (rich.spencer11@btinternet.com)

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 except 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: (j,herrickarchitect@mac.com )

Thank you.

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

William Langhorn

Ellen 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) 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,Th mas 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)

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Looking to fill those Final Branches of your Family Tree, or just starting out on the search for descendants or distant family? Not sure where to look? Perhaps we can help. Ask our readers, send us your enquiry to: webmaster@daltononline.co.uk or alternatively use the form below



James Hargreaves	Looking for background info on JAMES HARGREAVES, MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER who started his business in Dalton and had branches in Ulverston and Millom. He was born in Ambleside in 1852 and on the 1871 Census at the age of 19 years, was already a a photographer, would like to know when he opened the Dalton business and when he died. JONTY GOODWIN (jontybegood@btinternet.com)

Fanny Step	Hello I am trying to trace any information on my grandmother, Fanny Step. I understand she lived in Dalton in Furness (Chapel Street and Hartington Street) during the 1900s - 1930? I also wonder whether anyone has any information on her husband, Percival Step and where he moved on to when they separated. Any information would be greatly received - I am new to this family history research - just getting started but already hooked and wished I had asked all these important questions whilst my close family were still alive - too late now. Thank you. Sue hill (S.hill100@btinternet.com)

Harold Dodsworth Ford	Hello, ive just found a connection to Harold Dodsworth Ford, teacher of Classics, any one help me with any information please? thank you all Terry terry brown (terry@pennell.plus.com)

Audrey Watson (nee Graham) Connection with the Cameroon Brigade 1938/1939	my mother Audrey Watson nee Graham was born on 1/9/1939 in dalton in furness, but was born to an unmarried mother Bessie Tyldsley, she was informed by her mother that her father was a soilder in the cameroons, and i was wondering if the Cameroon brigade was stationed either in or around Dalton in Furness around 1938/1939 time, my grandmother who unfortunately has passed away would not even tell my mum his name, so she has been left with quite a void in her life, and also the stigma of being an illegitimate child bore heavily on her, as you can appreciate at the time, it was no fun to be born out of wedlock, hoping you can help me out with this query, many thanks.... michelle heywood nee watson (mitz1965@yahoo.com)

James Muckle	`I am tryng to trace a James Muckle, Born about 1837-1839. On the 1881 census it says born at Walton in Furness but we thought this may be a transcription error for Dalton in Furness. on other census returns however it says born in Lancaster. I wondered if there were any other Muckles in the area at the time ? Thankyou Irene Shuttleworth (rshuttleworth@hitek-ltd,co.uk)`

Gibralter	I am trying to find an area in Dalton known as Gibralter. (About 1923? ) My aunt was born in 1923 at '1 Gibralter' and is wondering if the place is still there. Any clues would be gratefully received! With thanks, Liz Carrick. (liz_carrick@hotmail.com)

Thomas Tatterson	I am trying to find out about my great great grandfather Thomas Tatterson. He was born about 1832 in possibly Lindale or Ireleth. He married Ann Spencer at Ulverstone Parish church 8th April 1854 and had 9 children born in Dalton in Furness. He was an engine driver working in an iron ore mine, and lived for several years at Crooklands Brow, Dalton in Furness. I would very much appreciate any information about the Tattersons. Regards Sue Mason `(sue@masonville.me.uk)`

Richard Spencer	My distant relatives are Richard Spencer C 26 June 1796 at Dalton in Furness. who married a Mary Farrer (C 8 Feb 1795 at Dalton in Furness) on 1 July 1820 at St Mary's Church, Dalton in Furness. Richard's Father was John Spence or Spencer who was born about 1770 at Dalton in Furness. He married a Margaret Briggs (C 6 Feb 1772 Dalton in Furness) on 1 Jan 1794 at Dalton in Furness. I would be grateful if anyone could give me any information which would assist me in furthering my research. I have managed to locate a John Spence (not a John Spencer) born 31 Dec 1766 at Dalton in Furness. From: Richard Spencer (rich.spencer11@btinternet.com)

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 except 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: (j,herrickarchitect@mac.com ) Thank you. James Herrick 2922 Hall Street SE East Grand Rapids, MI 49506

William Langhorn Ellen 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)	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,Th mas 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)



Has Dalton Online Genealogy page helped you to trace any of your family history? We would welcome any success stories you would like to share with the Dalton Community. We would love to know if you are any closer to finding the information you require and maybe new information you have could possibly jog some more memories from readers and help you along a little bit further.