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My 3 X great grandfather, Hugh Shields, was born @ 1782 in America, according to the 1851 Census. However, his first child, Elizabeth, was born @ 1825 in Penrith, Cumberland. His other children were born in Penrith, Wigton and Lancaster, Lancashire. His wife, Ann O'Neil was born in Ireland! I haven't been able to find a record of the marriage yet.

My question is about British troops who fought in the American Revolution. I understand that some soldiers brought their wives and families with them. My supposition is that Hugh returned to Cumberland with his parents when the war ended. Either that, or Hugh's family were Loyalists who returned to England. Would there be any records of British soldiers who fought in the war?  Hugh's first son was named Joseph, so it's possible his father was also Joseph.

Any help would really be appreciated, as I've hit a real dead end here!
Thanks, Seattle

After a long break, I'm back on the trail of my Shields ancestors!

Is there anyone who visits the Carlisle Records Office that can look up a marriage at St. Andrews parish church in Penrith? I've found a reference PR110/1

I'm looking for a marriage between Hugh Shields and Ann O'Neil in 1823/24.  Their first child, Elizabeth Shields was born 1824/25 in Penrith.

Many thanks,
Seattle

My great grandfather, Oliver's, parents were Thomas and Ann Ormrod, according to the catholic church record of his marriage to Ann Rogan, in Dukinfield in 1841 (after the census was taken).

I have been unable to find Oliver with his parents on the 1841 Census.  I do find an Oliver living with Thomas and Esther Ormrod in nearby Newton.

My question is:

If Oliver's natural mother Ann died before the marriage took place, would her name be recorded, instead of his possible stepmother, Esther?

I know it's a strange question, but I'm grasping at straws here!!

Many thanks to you all,
Seattle

Does anyone have access to the parish records for Carmel Chapel? A relative is looking for the baptism of:

Sarah Jane Thomas, born last quarter of 1863 or the first of 1864.  Her father's name was George Thomas.  She's ordered 3 birth certificates and all of them are wrong!

Any help would be appreciated!
Seattle

Hi,

I've just found that my grandfather lived in Penrhiwceiber in 1911 and was listed as a carpenter, below ground.  Can anyone tell me what the difference is between a timberman and a carpenter, specific to coal mines? I'm wondering what he actually did in the mine.  In later years he was a carpenter, cabinet maker and wheelwright.  Also, would there have been only one mine in Penrhiwceiber, or many?

Many thanks,
Seattle