Research emails from Janice Logie

I’ve got Martha Ann Lunds birth and when I get time I’ll go back to the library and see if I can find her family on the 1851 census. Incidentally Damembs is now called Damems and there were at least two woollen mills in the area. However a lot of woolcombers worked from home and […]

Letter from Margaret Smith

Letter from Margaret Smith about Stephen Smith and temple letter  (Temple Letter referred to in letter from Margaret)

Helpful Historical Background by Suzanne Haigh

posssibles in my family. but are still to confirm. I can search for a possible Smith between 49 – 58, see what I come up with. Many of your family names are the same as mine, the names of George and John have travelled down my family, Haigh. Unfortunately, you may think Smith is a very common […]

Research Summary by Pam Werner

Smith Research Summary by Pam Werner In 1851 Census of Sutton (living at Brush) we find: (F13673pt 16 – microfilm in possession of Pam Werner) John Smith (30 years) head of family – woolcomber born in Sutton in Craven Elizabeth Smith (24 years) wife – handloom weaver (worsted) born in Cowling Stephen Smith (3 years) […]

1891 Census John Smith

John Smith Head, Farmer; age 72; Born in Sutton Elizabeth Smith, Wife; age 66; Born in Kildwick William Smith, Son; age 30; Quarryman; Born in Kildwick