Chris D wrote: <snip> >Aha, and the next entry in the book connects the Benns, Brownriggs and Nicholsons.> Mary Nicholson, daughter of Timothy of Whitehaven and Elizabeth Brownrigg (1710-1738 sister of Dr. Wm. Brownrigg) married William Benn of Moor End in 1751. If possible, I would like to learn more about Timothy Nicholson. Thanks, Ann Brownrigg

Ann Brownrigg writes: >Mary Nicholson, daughter of Timothy of Whitehaven and Elizabeth >Brownrigg (1710-1738 sister of Dr. Wm. Brownrigg) >married William Benn of Moor End in 1751. If possible, >I would like to learn more about Timothy Nicholson. Another useful source is: 'The Diary of Isaac Fletcher of Underwood, Cumberland, 1756-1781', edited by Angus J.L. Winchester, CWAAS, ISBN 1 873124 20 1 This has two references to a Timothy Nicholson. 1760 October 'Thu 23rd Came to Whitehaven with S. Hudson. Cold weather; wind north. Fri 24th At Whitehaven. Called on T. Nicholson Sat 25th Called yesterday at South Field & got the deeds about Lucey Close.' [oddly enough, I have an interest in the Wilsons of Southfield, Winscales - anyone else interested?] 1761 July 'Fri 31st Went to Whitehaven. With Timothy Nicholson & William Skyrin about business. A fine afternoon.' Chris chris@dickinson.uk.net