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Unknown

Unknown Report 14 Jul 2006 16:31

Wow! Thanks for all this information. I will try to get it all organised over the weekend - many thanks for all your help! Sarah

Fiona

Fiona Report 14 Jul 2006 15:49

Ann's death. Checked image and it says she was 54. Deaths Sep 1883 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sisson Ann _4 Penrith 10b 276

Fiona

Fiona Report 14 Jul 2006 15:44

1861. Hannah is a Widow. Elizabeth Dowson abt 1797 Cumrew, Cumberland, England Head Melmerby Cumberland Hannah Dowson abt 1842 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Daughter Melmerby Cumberland John Dowson abt 1847 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Grandson Melmerby Cumberland William Dowson abt 1825 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Son Melmerby Cumberland Elizabeth is a Farmer of 110 Acres employing 9 Labourers. Source information: RG9/3901 Registration district: Penrith Sub-registration district: Penrith ED, institution, or vessel: 12 Folio: 7 Page: 7 (

Elaine

Elaine Report 14 Jul 2006 15:36

found this marriage SISSON, William Marriage Wife: Johanna ALLISON Marriage Date: 19 May 1823 Recorded in: Temple Sowerby, Westmorland, England Source: FHL Film 1471762 Dates: 1804 - 1887 wonder if she was Johanna rather than Hannah ??

Elaine

Elaine Report 14 Jul 2006 15:33

this is the Temple Sowerby one with siblings SISSON, Mary Ann Christening Gender: Female Christening Date: 6 Jan 1826 Recorded in: Temple Sowerby, Westmorland, England Father: William Sisson Mother: Hannah Source: FHL Film 1471762 Dates: 1711 – 1881 SISSON, Sarah Christening Gender: Female Christening Date: 3 Nov 1827 Recorded in: Temple Sowerby, Westmorland, England Father: William Sisson Mother: Hannah Source: FHL Film 1471762 Dates: 1711 – 1881 SISSON, Joseph Christening Gender: Male Christening Date: 20 Feb 1830 Recorded in: Temple Sowerby, Westmorland, England Father: William Sisson Mother: Hannah Source: FHL Film 1471762 Dates: 1711 – 1881 SISSON, William Christening Gender: Male Christening Date: 26 Feb 1834 Recorded in: Temple Sowerby, Westmorland, England Father: William Sisson Mother: Hannah Source: FHL Film 1471762 Dates: 1711 – 1881 SISSON, Thomas Christening Gender: Male Christening Date: 22 Sep 1838 Recorded in: Temple Sowerby, Westmorland, England Father: William Sisson Mother: Hannah Source: FHL Film 1471762 Dates: 1711 – 1881

Fiona

Fiona Report 14 Jul 2006 15:29

Can't find an Hannah Harrison that fits but did find an Ann Dowson 1851. .............>Ann Dowson abt 1830 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Daughter Gamblesby Cumberland Elizabeth Dowson abt 1792 Cumrew, Cumberland, England Wife Gamblesby Cumberland Hannah Dowson abt 1842 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Daughter Gamblesby Cumberland John Dowson abt 1796 Trus Dargen Houk Parish of Alston, Cumberland, England Head Gamblesby Cumberland John Dowson abt 1847 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Grandson Gamblesby Cumberland William Dowson abt 1825 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Son Gamblesby Cumberland John is a Farmer and Innkeeper!!! Source information: HO107/2426 Registration district: Penrith Sub-registration district: Greystoke ED, institution, or vessel: 10 Folio: 359 Page: 8 (

Elaine

Elaine Report 14 Jul 2006 15:28

parents John and Ellen 1. MARY ANN SISSON - International Genealogical Index Gender: Female Christening: 02 JUL 1826 Martindale, Westmorland, England 2. JOHN SISSON - International Genealogical Index Gender: Male Christening: 18 JUL 1829 Martindale, Westmorland, England 3. MARGARET SISSON - International Genealogical Index Gender: Female Christening: 17 JUL 1831 Martindale, Westmorland, England 4. WILLIAM SISSON - International Genealogical Index Gender: Male Christening: 24 FEB 1835 Martindale, Westmorland, England 5. SARAH SISSON - International Genealogical Index Gender: Female Christening: 13 APR 1823 Martindale, Westmorland, England - have just seen that you think this is the wrong one. !!

Elaine

Elaine Report 14 Jul 2006 15:28

WILLIAM SISSON Male Event(s): Birth: Christening: 24 FEB 1835 Martindale, Westmorland, England Death: Burial: Parents: Father: JOHN SISSON Family Mother: ELLEN

Fiona

Fiona Report 14 Jul 2006 15:24

this looks like his first marriage. Surname First name(s) District Vol Page -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marriages Jun 1859 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Benson Thomas Penrith 10b 507 Dowson Ann Penrith 10b 507 Harrison Hannah Penrith 10b 507 Sisson William Penrith 10b 507

Unknown

Unknown Report 14 Jul 2006 15:09

That's fantastic, thank you so much. sarah

Fiona

Fiona Report 14 Jul 2006 14:59

Can't easily find him in 1851 but this is the only other William I can find in 1841, parents William and Hannah. William Dobson abt 1816 Westmorland, England Kirkby Thore Westmorland John Sanderson abt 1816 Westmorland, England Kirkby Thore Westmorland Hannah Sisson abt 1801 Westmorland, England Kirkby Thore Westmorland John Sisson abt 1826 Westmorland, England Kirkby Thore Westmorland Joseph Sisson abt 1830 Westmorland, England Kirkby Thore Westmorland Maryann Sisson abt 1826 Westmorland, England Kirkby Thore Westmorland Sarah Sisson abt 1828 Westmorland, England Kirkby Thore Westmorland Thomas Sisson abt 1839 Westmorland, England Kirkby Thore Westmorland William Sisson abt 1801 Westmorland, England Kirkby Thore Westmorland William Sisson abt 1832 Westmorland, England Kirkby Thore Westmorland Address Temple Sowerby!!! William is a Blacksmith. Source information: HO107/1157/13 Registration district: East Ward Sub-registration district: Appleby ED, institution, or vessel: 15 Folio: 6 Page: 7

Fiona

Fiona Report 14 Jul 2006 14:52

This is the right 1861 then. 1861 William Armstrong abt 1845 Kirkandrews, Cumberland, England Apprentice Gamblesby Cumberland Mary Dowson abt 1837 Alston, Cumberland, England Servant Gamblesby Cumberland Ann Sisson abt 1830 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Wife Gamblesby Cumberland William Sisson abt 1834 Temple Sowerby, Westmorland, England Head Gamblesby Cumberland William Sisson abt 1861 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Son Gamblesby Cumberland Occ Joiner Innkeeper and Farmer of 13 acres. Source information: RG9/3905 Registration district: Penrith Sub-registration district: Kirkoswald ED, institution, or vessel: 24 Folio: 34 Page: 8

Unknown

Unknown Report 14 Jul 2006 14:46

Many thanks, yes I believe the 1884 marriage was his second. I also think the William Sisson I need was the one born in Temple Sowerby. Sarah

Fiona

Fiona Report 14 Jul 2006 14:40

Was the 1884 marriage his second?? 1871. Maria Ann Dowson abt 1826 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Servant Gamblesby Cumberland Alointa Sisson abt 1870 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Daughter Gamblesby Cumberland Anne Sisson abt 1830 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Wife Gamblesby Cumberland John Sisson abt 1863 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Son Gamblesby Cumberland Joseph Sisson abt 1866 America Iowa, Lewisa Son Gamblesby Cumberland Mary Ann Sisson abt 1825 Temple Sowerby, Westmorland, England Visitor Gamblesby Cumberland Mary Ann Sisson abt 1868 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Daughter Gamblesby Cumberland Thomas Sisson abt 1870 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Son Gamblesby Cumberland William Sisson abt 1834 Temple Sowerby, Westmorland, England Head Gamblesby Cumberland William Sisson abt 1861 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Son Gamblesby Cumberland Address Red Lion Inn. William is a Inn Keeper, Joiner and Farmer!! Likes to keep himself busy. Source information: RG10/5206 Registration district: Penrith Sub-registration district: Kirkoswald ED, institution, or vessel: 4 Folio: 40 Page: 8 1881 Jannet Hogg abt 1860 Daunobie, Scotland Servant Plumpton Wall Cumberland Alvinza Sisson abt 1871 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Daughter Plumpton Wall Cumberland Ann Sisson abt 1829 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Wife Plumpton Wall Cumberland John Sisson abt 1863 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Son Plumpton Wall Cumberland Joseph Sisson abt 1866 (B Subject), United States, United States Son Plumpton Wall Cumberland Mary Ann Sisson abt 1868 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Daughter Plumpton Wall Cumberland Thomas Sisson abt 1870 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Son Plumpton Wall Cumberland William Sisson abt 1834 Temple Sowerby, Westmorland, England Head Plumpton Wall Cumberland William Sisson abt 1861 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Son Plumpton Wall Cumberland Street address: Pack Horse Occupation: Publican & Farmer Of 77 Acres Source information: RG11/5143 Registration district: Penrith Sub registration district: Penrith ED, institution, or vessel: 19 Folio: 105 Page: 8 Alvinza Sisson abt 1871 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Daughter Lazonby Cumberland Herbert Sisson abt 1881 Carlisle, Cumberland, England Son Lazonby Cumberland Laura Sisson abt 1889 Great Salkeld, Cumberland, England Daughter Lazonby Cumberland Leonard Sisson abt 1885 Great Salkeld, Cumberland, England Son Lazonby Cumberland Mary Ann Sisson abt 1855 Longtown, Cumberland, England Wife Lazonby Cumberland Maud Sisson abt 1887 Great Salkeld, Cumberland, England Daughter Lazonby Cumberland Percy Sisson abt 1890 Lazonby, Cumberland, England Son Lazonby Cumberland Thomas Sisson abt 1870 Gamblesby, Cumberland, England Son Lazonby Cumberland William Sisson abt 1835 Temple Sowerby, Westmorland, England Head Lazonby Cumberland Address Bank Top. William is a Farmer. Source information: RG12/4278 Registration district: Penrith Sub registration district: Kirkoswald ED, institution, or vessel: 7 Folio: 68 Page: 8 (

Fiona

Fiona Report 14 Jul 2006 14:38

1861 Joseph Clark abt 1809 Martindale, Westmorland, England Servant Martindale Westmorland Ann Mounsey abt 1803 Kirkoswald, Cumberland, England Wife Martindale Westmorland Ann Mounsey abt 1846 Martindale, Westmorland, England Daughter Martindale Westmorland Mary Mounsey abt 1841 Martindale, Westmorland, England Daughter Martindale Westmorland Richard Mounsey Senr abt 1799 Martindale, Westmorland, England Head Martindale Westmorland William Sisson abt 1835 Martindale, Westmorland, England Servant Martindale Westmorland Source information: RG9/3962 Registration district: West Ward Sub-registration district: Lowther ED, institution, or vessel: 10 Folio: 87 Page: 3

Fiona

Fiona Report 14 Jul 2006 14:35

There's this one but you need to get his marriage certificate to check if the father matches. 1851 Margaret Rothery abt 1850 Martindale, Westmorland, England Granddaughter Martindale Westmorland Sarah Rothery abt 1824 Martindale, Westmorland, England Daughter Martindale Westmorland Ann Sisson abt 1850 Martindale, Westmorland, England Granddaughter Martindale Westmorland Elanor Sisson abt 1792 Askham, Westmorland, England Wife Martindale Westmorland John Sisson abt 1788 Martindale, Westmorland, England Head Martindale Westmorland Mary Sisson abt 1765 Barton, Westmorland, England Mother-in-law Martindale Westmorland William Sisson abt 1835 Martindale, Westmorland, England Son Martindale Westmorland John is a Farmer. Source information: HO107/2440 Registration district: West Ward Sub-registration district: Morland ED, institution, or vessel: 10 Folio: 274 Page: 1

Unknown

Unknown Report 14 Jul 2006 14:28

Could someone try and find information on the following please: William Sisson born abt 1834 in Westmorland Married to Mary Ann Bell Q4 1884 in Carlisle Would like to try to track down parents if possible. Mmany thanks Sarah