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Hi there.  I have to ancestors for whom I would love to know more about.
1 William A King. Born: 15/12/1833 in Whitehaven. Possibly died circa 1896 and  possibly in Keswick. (Not to be confused with other WA Kings from the same family).
He married Cora Mary Waller 10/02/1879 in Liverpool.I believe this was her 2nd marriage and her maiden was Smith. Not yet confirmed. I would like to know more about her. Also I've no records of children to this couple.
2.Robert Dixon King. Born: 1844 in Whitehaven. Died: possibly 1897 but unsure.
He married Mary Emily Barr 25/08/1878 in Liverpool. This seems to also be her second marriage as she too seems to be called Smith. I'd like to have more on her  and again I've no records of children for this couple. His death date is uncertain as her was a mariner and possibly died at sea. When married they were living at Prussia Street, Liverpool. Any info would be great.
MEKing

I've come across some interesting information about one of my Great uncles. Robert Dixon King was born 1844 in Whitehaven, Cumbria.  On 25/08/1878 he married Mary Emily Barr in Liverpool. This was not her first marriage as her Father's name was William Smith. . On a well known research site, it lists First Name ( Mary Emily). Last name (Barr). Name note (Mariner).
What does this actually refer to? My records tell me her was indeed a sailor in the merchant navy.
In addition to this I have  no death details for either him or her nor any record of children.

Can anyone help?

MK

Currently I reply upon free and subscription sites to research my family and I must say that the success rate to date has been very good. There are however a lot of loose ends to which I can't get answers to and therefore cannot confirm if they really are related. This fact is exacerbated when looking for a particular name one finds many similar christian names, born around the same time and in the same location and could be verified if only 2 names of parents were given. but alas only the fathers name is given and they end up being the same.
1. The King family living in Whitehaven, or surrounding area. I've managed to locate a Michael King. Born Circa 1713 and married Ann Alkin in 1752 at Holy Trinity in Whitehaven.The birth date was taken from other documents which did not confirm actual day and month. I cannot find birth records for him which stops me from finding out his parents and where he was born.
2. He had a son  Robert (26/12/1760).  He married a N Fisher at Holy Trinity W'Haven in 1786. Now I cannot locate any children for them and indeed when it comes to his death there are now 2 Roberts. One dies in 1841 and another dies in 1847. The latter is RF King and indeed other documents indicate that this could be him. How can I confirm who is the right guy?

Any help would be appreciated.

Regards

MEK

I think I've posted this as a reply on an old posting so I'll make my apology in advance for any repetition.  As previously posted my Great Grandparents Michael A King & Margaret King were married in 1886 @ Bessbrook in Ireland. Later in that same year a son William was born (16/11/1886) but alas died 2 days later (18/11/1886). The strange thing is he was born at 122 Blenheim Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Then in 1887 they are back in Ireland (Belfast) and there they remained till death.
Why were they there as neither appear to have any connection with the place? ( he was from Whitehaven and she from Ireland). I cannot find any street directories for that area so I don't know who was living there at the time. Can anyone help shine some light on this mystery?

MK

Until 1782 it was illegal for Presbyterian ministers to perform marriages and it was not until 1845 before all restrictions were lifted. The Presbyterian Historical society therefore advise researchers to look up local C of I records for marriages into the early 19th century.

Regards

MK