Grewelthorpe

My father was an evacuee 1939 -1940 appeared on front page either yorkshire post or ripon gazette
where can I get a copy of archive picture.

Any help would be appreciated

thank you

tony rowley

The Albert Atkinson in the Grewelthorpe website is my great gandfather. He married Fanny Harker (b.1845). Their daughter Mary Ellen (1870-1865) married William Parker (1869-1957), a South Stainley gamekeeper. Their only daughter Edith Parker (1896-1986) was my mother. David Bradley, Vancouver, British Columbia.

can anyone remember a place called
eurika house on bar lane knaresborough.i think my mother may have lived their in 1947

John Cook’s memories of Grewelthorpe 1941.
Hi, Whilst looking up Ripon Modern to see if they had any attendance records for this period, I came across the Evacuees story. I was 11 in october 41, and with Mum and Paul my younger brother, aged 4 we stayed with John Wood at the farm on the green ! I went to the Modern by bus, I remember a pal called Harland, Maurice I think, John Ashby so tragically killed after we found the mortar bomb on the moor, I was there at the time, just walking over to Wood’s when the thing exploded. John and a boy we called Belgie and I had been up on the moor and found this bomb thing, John was carrying it to the farmhouse and we were going to use his dad’s tools to open it up when his mum called him for his meal, we parted and there was this enormous bang. Such a loveley lad, a great pity, we had some great times, at Hackfall castle after jackdaw eggs, and in the river for trout, we set snares for rabbits on Woody’s back fields, a great time, then we left to live in Northern Ireland as dad was posted there.I also remember a girl called May Morley, Maurice used to chase her about but we were not allowed to tag on as we were too young!! We got real winters then and skated on the pond for weeks in winter,and sledged down the hill behind Ashby’s somewhere. My grandad Cook had a farm at Kirkby Malzeard, Biggin Grange, and we spent time there haymaking and potato picking etc., I am 79 now and live in Whitby, two daughters, two sons, and ten Grandchildren, Oh, and one great grandaughter very new!! Look forward to hearing from you, Yours, Jack Cook.

I would like to hear from anyone researching the I’Anson line thro’ William I’Anson & Mary Carling. I am the Great Grand dau of John I’Anson their son born 1840 in Kirkby Malzeard. Please see the Genealogy section of this site.

re Rosalind Mcallister request for info on Burton family; I have a Robert Burton born 1810 Grewelthorpe in my tree; he married Bridget Lofthouse(1809-1884) from Dallowgill children William 1837; Martha 1841; Hannah1844; Maria 1845; and Sarah Jane 1851 -1940. The latter married John Baul and lived at Horsley Gates Aldfield.

Peter & Caro Roberts wish to point out that the invitation issued recently to all Grewelthorpe residents has the wrong day for the open evening of the Gardens. The invitation should read MONDAY 11th May 2009 from 5-30p.m. to 8p.m.
Entrance will be by invitation only.

SPENCE FAMILY.
Rose Hays would like to contact Peter Cockrill who also has an interest in Spence family genealogy. Would Peter please contact the site and we’ll put you in touch.

my spence family are from grewelthorpe
my2xg grandfather james was a cooper
most of his sons were connected to the timber industry
has any one any stories about them
rose

Hi
Tree Sparrows are in decline but still persist in small colonies in Yorkshire. Less likely to occur in towns and villages than House Sparrows, but still likely to be associated with old farm buildings and mature trees. If you see Tree Sparrows in your area I'd be pleased to know as I am researching historic and current locations for this bird in this area of North Yorkshire. Have a look at http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/t/treesparrow/index.asp
if you would like more info on identification, habitat and distribution
Thanks!

David Watkins

I am researching my family tree and I have so far reached back to James Atkinson (occupation; Cordwainer)who was born in West Tanfield c1755. He married Elizabeth Garforth in 1795 at Well They had three children:Hannah c1796, Christopher c1798 and Elizabeth c1801.
I would be most grateful for any information or help anyone could offer.
Thank you
Mark James Atkinson

In response to Rosalind McAllisters request I have put a “Burton” page in the genealogy section.

i am researching my ancestors the Burtons from Grewelthorpe can anyone help please. kind regards

I am looking for the birth and marriage of WILLIAM ELLIS born in Neasham/Newsham about 1820.
He married JANE EWART of Harewood in 1840.
Their son WILLIAM was born in Middleton Tyas according to the 1851 census.
Any information appreciated.

I am researching the Berry surname in the area around Knaresborough. One of my decendants stated that the his Berry family originated at Hackfall Wood. Any suggestions would be greatfull…Jim King USA

I am doing some research into the life of Rev. James Dalton [1831-1862] only son of Cecil Wray Dalton. First vicar of Grewelthorpe. Some records state that Cecil was vicar from 1847 others from 1858. He was living in North Stainley 1851/61 and the parsonage 1871. Are any details known of his posts or occupation from becoming Curate of Dinsdale in 1831 to becoming vicar of Grewelthorpe.
Your help appreciated.
[See item on Genealogy page for contact]

Howard Dalton would like to know the whereabouts of the church minute books for the period 1845-1865. Can anyone help?

Merv Bain asks for information about any of the pupils who were at Grewelthorpe school with him from 1947-1954. If this was you please get in touch through this site.

In response to Neil Howlett’s request for information about Beggar Bush I have placed a map of Grewelthorpe on the history site.

I am researching the place name “Beggar’s Bush”. I note that the 1915 Directory records “Thompson William . . . Farmer . . . Beggars Bush Farm.” I would be grateful for any other information about this entry. Where is it ? Is this now “Bush Farm” ? Are there any other records of this name ? Many thanks.
Neil Howlett MA (Cantab)
6 West End, Frome, Somerset BA11 3AD
neilmhowlett@hotmail.com

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Lift to/from Ripon required.

I am looking for a lift to Ripon at approximately 8am weekdays.
I am willing to contribute to fuel costs.
If you can help please contact me, Joe Hart on 01765 658436 or at 2 Church View.

I have traced my family tree back to Grewelthorpe and I am hoping there are some Jacksons left in the area who can trace their ancestry back to the early 1800’s or earlier have been to Northallerton Records Office a couple of times but the more I visit the more confusing it gets, hope anyone can help

If you would like grass cutting services or other gardening jobs to be carried out by a hard working individual, don’t hesitate to contact Josh B on 01765 658098.

Grewelthorpe Ecumenical Partnership on YouTube

There’s a video of the day that the Church and Chapel joined in Ecumenical Partnership here.

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