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Thanks Rachel, next time you go, I might try to go at the same time. I've never been before and it would be nice to have someone point me in the right direction! We could share the lookups then too! Hope your surgery goes well. You mentioned you'd noted down some entries in the Maham register. I've just gone back to this in my tree, and as far as I can see the other siblings for my William MIGHT be Dorothy born c1820 & John born 1831. There would possibly be more in between. Parents were probably Christopher who is married to Jane in 41 & 51, but looking at the IGI I can only find a marriage in the right area for a William & Mary. Maybe Jane was a second wife???! Anway, I guess if there is anything there for a Dorothy or John that would be great, otherwise, please don't go to any more trouble.. Mags

You are welcome everyone, glad it did some good for some of you. Joanna, and everyone else - if I go again - which I may well do I will post up again, but it won't be for at least another month now as I am having surgery in two weeks time. Rachel

Rachel, thanks so much for taking so much time to look. I'll go back to my records and see what I can cross ref. It's frustrating having such common surnames in my tree lol! I didn't do much better with my married one either !! Mags.

Thankyou Rachel--- You are a star!! Regards Bill Thompson

my sincere thanks rachel.

Hi Rachel, Thank you so much for looking for me, one day i will find him i hope, lol forgot to ask you to look for his wife but maybe next time, regards June x

Hi Rachel, I just have to say what a fantastic job you have done with these records for me. You have helped me confirm for definite some of my ancestors. These results are going to be a great help to me and your hard work is very much appreciated. You are a star ***. With grateful thanks, Suzy. xx

Mags I couldn’t find the baptism of Christopher Kirk or Cuthbert Lakin. The Leake registers are poor some of 1723 - 1724 is completely missing and for several years either side there were problems with the registers. Pre 1723 is very poor and needs someone good at reading extremely faded writing and half the pages were damaged with edges and chunks missing, possibly water damaged. After 1724 the entries are rather sparse compared to the previous years, only a handful of entries per year until the 1730’s, I rather suspect incomplete book keeping. You need a good pair of eyes and plenty of time for this period of the register. I did pick up a Thomas Kirk son of Thomas Kirk bapt. 23rd April 1723. And John son of Jonathon Lakin bapt 25th April ?- the page was damaged but between early 1721 and late 1723. After the above I really looked hard with Masham because the text is clear but neither of your baptisms are there! I did find 21 entries for Walker and Robinson (both in the Masham registers) and noted them down. The years I checked were 1813 - 1832. If you want those entries then let me know and I will type them up for you. I didn’t get a chance to check Bedale or Helperby. Sorry that I couldn’t help more. William Andrew Mitchell Thompson was born April 19th 1920 and baptised in Kirby wiske on May 9th 1920. His father was Frederick Andrew Thompson and his mother was Christine. His father was a farm labourer. I do hope that this has helped some of you. Regards, Rachel

Hi Everyone, I had a good day yesterday at the archives and I managed to have a look for something each of you, I do hope I have helped where possible - I have been careful with spellings. results of searches as follows: Sylvia There were no records for Great Stainton, at the archives in Northallerton. The marriage of Thomas Robinson I checked 1790 to 1825 and this was the only one: Thomas Robinson, husbandman and Eliz Pride, spinster, both of this parish (Forcett) were married 18th Oct 1814. Witness’ Susanah Ribson (correct spelling) Jas Robinson and Wm Temple. There is also some discrepancy over the marriage of James Hutchinson to Mary Remner. The records of Osmotherley state, I checked this 3 times: John Hutchinson married Usselay Jackson on 21st Sept 1745. No witness’ or other information were recorded. John Potter married Mary Remner on 12th December 1746. No witness’ or other information were recorded. These records were on a page split into 3 columns recording the bare minimum. One column for baptisms, one for marriages in the middle and burials on the right hand side. The marriage of James Hutchinson to Isabella Wright was much more straightforward: James Hutchinson and Isabella Wright, spinster, both of this parish ( Kirby Sigston)were married by banns on 1st December 1814. Both signed with an x the minister filled in the names. Witness’ were Thomas Pearson, John Wright and William ?ggins ( I couldn’t decipher the first two letters). Ed I really tried for you but the Whorlton records need a someone with a fair amount of time - they are a big bit messy and not so easy to read, I was unable to locate any even though I had the index. It really needs someone who has time to sit and work out the text. There was an index on the front of the film and I noted these variations of Hewthwaite. There were no forenames given in the index. 1729 - three mentions of the name Heuthwaite, but no idea if baptisms, burials or marriages. 1730 - marriage of Gouden and Heuthwaite. 1731 -marriage of Huthwaite and York. 1732 - Huthwaite burial. 1736 - Hewthwaite burial x1 and baptism x 1. 1739 - Hathwaite baptism. 1741 - Hathwaite burial. 1744 - Hathwaite baptism.. Marriage of Thomas Huthwaite to Sarah ripley on 28th Nov 1771, both of this parish (Whorlton) by banns, both marked with an x and the witness’ were Robert Ripley and Jos. Boot - Please see Suzy’s details below as these two appear as witness’ to one of her marriages in Richmond. In 1735. Sorry I couldn’t do more in the time I had. Jeanette, Sorry no Wighill parish records, only the 1851 census at the archives in Northallerton. Kay The marriage of Thomas Pease and Ann Wilson. Thomas Pease, Wdr, of Danby Wiske and Ann Wilson, spinster of this parish (Easby ) were married by banns 27th Nov 1811. Witness’ Geo. Johnson and Thos. Farey. I didn’t get the chance to go back and look for the first marriage of Thomas Pease. June I had a good look but couldn’t find William Fothergill at either Easby or Forcett which was the parish church for Cargin. Suzy I loved these ones the records were so beautifully writen a good rest for tired eyes! William David Simonetti baptised roman catholic church Richmond. The mothers maiden name wasn’t noted, but there was the date of birth, 2nd August 1817 and baptised on 3rd August 1817. Also there were 2 additional signatures - god parents or witness’ perhaps I am not sure but they were, Joseph Paulucci and Jane Dale. On the baptism of William Simonette 8th August 1845 in Richmond there was no mothers maiden name, just William and Elizabeth Simonette but the father was shown as a shoemaker of Richmond. The marriage of Joseph Simonette to Isabella, I liked this - so easy and clear to read, so went a bit further for you. Joseph Simonette, wdr, of this parish (Richmond) and Isabella Harker spinster of this parish were married 17th June 1735, by banns, he marked with an x she signed her name. Witness’ Robert Ripley and Jos. Boot. ( see Ed’s entry above as he has the same marriage witness’) Joseffa Simonetti, bachelor of this parish, married Elizabeth Blades, spinster of this parish ( Richmond) on 19th May 1830, by banns, with the consent of parents (not indication of whose parents), Witness’ Isaac Dunn, Eliz. Simonetti and Thomas Ba?e (couldn’t read this signature). Elizabeth signed the register Joseffi marked with an x. Also picked up these two other marriages while searching through those years: William Simonetti married Mary Petty, minor, both of this parish 22nd June 1735. Witness’ Benjamin Peart and Eliza simonetti. Mary signed William gave his mark. Pellgreene Simonette and Ann Hind both of this parish married 15th Feb 1731. On this one he signed and she made an x. Witness’ William Beadnell and Elizabeth Simonette. Mags I couldn’t find the baptism of Christopher Kirk or Cuthbert Lakin. The Leake registers are poor some of 1723 - 1724 is completely missing and for several years either side there were problems with the registers. Pre 1723 is very poor and needs someone good at reading extremely faded writing and half the pages were damaged with edges and chunks missing, possibly water damaged. After 1724 the entries are rather sparse compared to the previous years, only a handful of entries per year until the 1730’s, I rather suspect incomplete book keeping. You need a good pair of eyes and plenty of time for this period of the register. I did pick up a Thomas Kirk son of Thomas Kirk bapt. 23rd April 1723. And John son of Jonathon Lakin bapt 25th April ?- the page was damaged but between early 1721 and late 1723. After the above I really looked hard with Masham because the text is clear but neither of your baptisms are there! I did find 21 entries for Walker and Robinson (both in the Masham registers) and noted them down. The years I checked were 1813 - 1832. If you want those entries then let me know and I will type them up for you. I didn’t get a chance to check Bedale or Helperby. Sorry that I couldn’t help more. William Andrew Mitchell Thompson was born April 19th 1920 and baptised in Kirby wiske on May 9th 1920. His father was Frederick Andrew Thompson and his mother was Christine. His father was a farm labourer. I do hope that this has helped some of you. Regards, Rachel

List closed - I will do my best. If I am running short on time I will try to do one item for each of you. And keep the rest for if I go back another day. Replies will be posted tomorrow when I have adjusted my eyes back to normal vision. Have a good day everyone. Rachel

And one last one if you have time. Please don't do this at the expense of someone else though. I have an Ann Smithson in my tree, born c1831 Helperby (or Brafferton in earlier census). Her father was Joseph, but I have no clue who her Mum was. Siblings were Jane, William, James, Mary, Eliza & John between 1825 & 1838. Amazing, as first cousins later married, Ann is my GGGrandma in two branches of my tree lol. If it is possible to find parents marriage or mothers name that would be fantastic. Thanks again. Mags.

Hi Rachel. Would be grateful if you could look for Andrew Mitchell Thompson, born around April 1920. Born in either Newby Wiske or Kirby Wiske. Any info gratefully received!

Hi there, I would love to know the parents of my GGGGGGrandfather. But basically any info on the following would be so fantastic. CHRISTOPHER KIRK/MARY PEACOCK (m1735) Baptism and/or father/witnesses from the marriage. His name was Christopher Kirk and was born c1712 in Borrowby/Leake (Thirsk/Northallerton area). I have never been able to locate his birth or baptism. This is the info I have already: LDS Marriage Christopher Kirk to Mary Peacock: 30 NOV 1735 Leake, Yorkshire, England LDS CK's Death: 28 DEC 1777 Leake, Yorkshire, England From IGI I have a POSSIBLE sibling John, but can't verify. Children were Ann, Anne, John, Christopher, Thomas, Jane & Richard. If you can find out parents or siblings, I would be just over the moon. This is as far back as I've managed to get with this line. IF, and only if you have time as I don't want to be greedy, the ones above are my current project. I would also like to find out parents of other set of GGGGGrandparents in the same area. CUTHBERT LAKIN/MARY WRIGHT (m1750) Again, birth and/or father/witnesses to marriage. Cuthbert Lakin born c1725 married Mary Wright born c1726. Marriage in Leake (Thirsk/Northallerton) from LDS 28/01/1750. and we haven't been able to get that far back with these grandparents either. WILLIAM WALKER/JANE ROBINSON (m1847) Again, birth and/or father/witnesses to marriage. William Walker born c1821 Masham, Ripon married Jane Robinson born c1824 in Londonderry, Bedale. We have a marriage in Sept quarter 1847. We THINK William's father was Christopher but have no proof. We also THINK Jane's parents were James Robinson & Anne Merryweather. Thank you so much in advance for this kind offer. Mags.x

Hi Rachel, thanks for your kind look up offer. Could you try to see if there is anymore information on these for me. i.e. witness names to marriage etc or parents names at baptisms. 1) William David Simonetti or Simonette b.02/08/1817 bapt. 03/08/1817 Roman Catholic Church, Richmond Nr.Leyburn. I think this could be my 3x gt grandfather & I'm hoping it will confirm his parents names as Joseph & Mary Simmonette. Could you check for her maiden name please? 2) William Simonetti or Simonette bapt. 08/08/1845 Richmond near Leyburn. (Father is William & mother is Elizabeth. Could you check to see if the mothers maiden name is on the baptism record - hoping it to be DUNN??) He died 16/08/1845 only a week old. 3) Joseph Simonetti or Simonette married on 17/06/1835 to Isabella Harker, at Richmond nr Leyburn. Could you check for witness names or parents names on this marriage cert please? Hoping to find another Simmonette as witness!! Many thanks, Suzy.

Hi Rachel, Would you please do a look up for William Fothergill 1803 Easby on marriage Carkin on census any help Thank you June x

Rachel Would it be possible to check a marraige of Thomas Pease to Ann Wilson in Easby Near Richmond on 27 Nov 1811. I am trying to see if there are details of where they came from, witnesses etc. I think neither were alive in 1841 Many Thanks Kay

yes please. thomas hewthwaite et al married sarah ripley 28/11/1771 whorlton nth yorks. any info you may find for the parents of, or the birthplaces of thomas and sarah would be appreciated. i would suggest that they may have been born in the whorlton area. thanks ed.

I am going to the North Yorkshire Archives in Northallerton tomorrow, If anyone has any specific requests please leave a note here. Specific requests only though please, not blanket searches. Rachel