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Many thanks...many cold nights and intrigue in Northumberland    I'll start looking from that angle!
 

My great grandmother, Dorothy Roxby (nee Wilkinson) was a regular contributor to her local newspapers, commenting on her early life in Northumberland and relating information on her forebears.

She was born in Netherwitton, Northumberland in 1858. Her father was John Wilkinson and mother Dorothy Aynsley b.1821. Dorothy Aynsley was the daughter of William Aynsley and Sarah Jeffrey ( who my GGM refers to as ‘Grannie’).

There are various family trees that are well researched for the Wilkinsons and Aynsleys. However whilst Sarah Jeffrey (b.1797 Felton, m.1820 Long Horsley, d. 1872) is included there is no information regarding her origins. The only pointer is that her mother was ‘Jane’.

My GGM writes that her Grannie, Sarah, told her that HER Grandmother’s ‘name was Dorothy Henderson of Chatton Hall. She ran away and married the joiner on the estate whose name was Jeffrey’.

I question 'Chatton Hall' for timing; could Hetton Hall be a candidate?

I’ve been unable to substantiate Sarah’s parentage and would appreciate any suggestions.   

Hi Rosie,

Will I ever learn? 

DAVID LAMBERT 1737 – 1799
 
Born  1737
 
Location NOT KNOWN
 
Parentage NOT KNOWN
 
Occupation Attorney
 
Intern to William Thompson of York, David Lambert, esq, of York, commencing 24 July 1758, admitted 1764, supported by John Mayer. Premises in Market Place, New Malton.
 
Spouse Alice Crookes, m. 7 November 1771, Rillington, Yorks
 
Lived in New Malton.
 
Dies  1799 Rillington
 
Children

 David, 1772 – 1833 (Attorney, clerk to father)) 
 Jonathon 1774 - ?  (not included in wills of David snr or Alice)
 John, 1775 – 1827 (Royal Navy)
 Thomas, 1776 - ? (not included in will Alice)


Thank you,

Colin

The plot thickens! David Lambert, Attorney, appears in many of the UK directories. Confirmed practicing in Market Place, Malton. There are numerous records on the Apprentices' indentures registers but interesting is that 1787 Articles of Clerkship, entry 101...

David Lambert younger of New Malton in the County of York - David Lambert the elder of New Malton aforesaid.

Perhaps a brother but that's something that I can follow as and when.

John Lambert is my focus! Marries in Verdun, has three children, returns to England 1814 as a Lieutenant. Promoted on return? then appears on muster for Lake Huron Q4 1816.

This really is a history lesson 

Thanks again! R.N. officers list shows George Robert Lambert, Lieutenant, 5 May 1815. There is a John Lambert, Lieutenant, 11 Feb 1796 then Commander, 1814. It's starting to come together!