Saturday 21 Sep 1844 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Births. In this city, on Thursday morning last, the wife of Mr. A. DAVIDSON, manager of the Carlisle City and District Bank, of a son. Marriages. At the Collegiate Church, Manchester, on the 7th ult., by the Rev. W. WILSON, M.A., Mr. William LAMB, grocer, formerly of this city, to Helena HESSELTINE, sister to Robt. HESSELTINE, Esq., trainer, Hambleton, Yorkshire. At Barton Church, on the 12th instant, Mr. James CLARK, of Widewath, to Margaret, the youngest daughter of Mr. Joseph THOMPSON, of Seat. At Workington, on the 15th inst., Mr. William BANKS, painter, to Mrs. Mary EDGAR. At the Roman Catholic Chapel, Workington, on the 12th inst, Peter BRETHERTON, Esq., of Woodland Mount, Maghull, Lancashire, to Mary, eldest daughter of Edward SMITH, Esq., harbour master, Workington. At Christ Church, Montreal on the 21st ult., by the Rev. Mr. ADAMSON, Mr. Henry ATKINSON, of that city, merchant, second son of Henry ATKINSON, Esq., solicitor, of Whitehaven, to Alice, daughter of Jos. WEBSTER, Esq., Montreal. At St. Mary's Church, Ulverston, on the 10th inst., Maurice MOCATTA [MOUTTA according to FreeBMD], Esq., Everton, Liverpool, to Elizabeth, second daughter of the late John WOODBURNE, Esq., of Thurston Ville, near Ulverston. At Kirk Braddan, Isle of Man, on Thursday, the 8th instant, Mr. John PARRY, master of the smack Jane and Mary of Conway, to Miss Jane THOMPSON, stay-maker, formerly of Dumfries.

ELECTION OF THE RECORDER OF CARLISLE. The polling at Durham City election took place on Thursday, with the following result: MR. HERSCHELL, Q.R., Recorder of Carlisle (Liberal), 930; SIR A. MONCK, (Liberal), 918; MAJOR DUNCAN (Conservative), 752; MR. BARRINGTON (Conservative), 742.

PETTY SESSIONS PENRITH – TUESDAY, JUNE 9 (Before J. JAMESON, Esq., J. THOMPSON, Esq., W. PRITT, Esq., REV. J. HEYSHAM, W. HARRISON, Esq., J. SALKELD, Esq., J. HUDLESTON, Esq. J. E. HASELL, Esq., HON. A. ERSKINE. CHARGE OF BEING DRUNK WHILE IN CHARGE OF A HORSE AND GIG. ROBERT FORRESTER, cattle dealer, of Ousby Hole, was summoned on the information of JOHN ARMSTRONG, coachman at Melmerby Rectory, for being drunk upon the highway leading to Ousby, while in charge of a horse and gig, on the 18th of May. MR. W. ARNISON, who appeared for defendant, applied for an adjournment, on the ground that his client was obliged to-day to attend Appleby New Fair. MR. LAMONBY, who appeared in support of the information, objected to the adjournment, and it was decided to take the evidence of a lady at present visiting at the rectory. MISS BINTLEY was then sworn. She said: – I am present on a visit at Melmerby Rectory. Between eight and nine o’clock on the evening of the 28th ult., we were coming along the highway towards Ousby with the brougham. I was sitting on the box with the coachman. We met the defendant who was driving a horse and gig on the top of a hill. We heard him coming along the road before we saw him. He was driving rapidly, and we drew up on the left side of the road. The defendant also drew up, and he was so near that he asked the coachman to back his conveyance, and the latter did so as far as the fence would allow him. The road at the place is narrow, but there is room for two carriages to pass easily, if they are not being rapidly driven. Our coachman said, “Let us pass,” and FORRESTER shouted “Back your horse.” At length a young man came up, and took hold of the horse’s head and put it right. We were detained at the place for nearly five minutes. I am perfectly certain that FORRESTER was drunk; I formed my judgment from his manner and appearance. As we proceeded along the road we saw marks of FORRESTER’s conveyance; they were sometimes on one side and sometimes on the other. By MR. ARNISON: I had frequently seen FORRESTER before, and knew him well by sight. He was not always drunk on those occasions. – MR. ARNISON: Then you know the difference between FORRESTER drunk and FORRESTER sober ? – Witness: Well, I know the difference between a man when he is drunk and when he is sober. At this stage of the proceedings, a long conversation ensued as to the propriety of adjourning the hearing of the case, MR. ARNISON stating that he had a number of witnesses to prove the sobriety of defendant, but he had given them notice not to attend to-day. MR. LAMONBY said he was quite prepared to go on with the case; and the Bench agreed to postpone the further hearing until next Tuesday, on MR. ARNISON agreeing to pay the expenses of the day, together with complainant’s advocate’s fee. __________________ CATTLE STRAYING. CHRIS COWPER, of Carlisle Brow, Penrith, was fined 5s. including costs for allowing a cow to stray on the turnpike road. __________________ MASTER AND SERVANTS ACT. RICHARD FISHER, a boy, was charged by JOSEPH THOMPSON, of Mungrisdale, with not entering into complainant’s service after engaging to do so on Whit Tuesday. The compensation claimed was £3 10s., plaintiff having to hire another for a higher wage. The boy’s mother produced a doctor’s certificate to the effect that he was not able to work. The case was dismissed, MR. JAMESON telling the complainant that the extra £2 10s. was money well laid out. ___________________ barb, ontario, canada.

PETTY SESSIONS. KIRKBY STEPHEN – JUNE 8TH (Before T. MASON, Esq., and CAPTAIN CHAMLEY) A NEIGHBOURS’ QUARREL. – JANE GRAY, of Winton, the wife of GEORGE GRAY, ironstone miner, was charged by JANE THOMPSON, an old woman residing at the same place, with assaulting her a few days previously. The assault was alleged by the plaintiff to have been committed while she was engaged in gathering manure in the village. For the defence, it was stated that plaintiff herself was the aggressor and that she attacked the defendant, because she did not leave her a monopoly of the trade. The Bench inflicted a penalty of 1s. and costs on the defendant. INFRINGEMENT OF THE LICENSING ACT. – JOHN BARNES and THOMAS BATEMAN were charged with, and pleaded guilty to, being on licensed premises during illegal hours, on Sunday, the 17th May. The offence was committed at the Midland Hotel beerhouse, Nateby. Fined 1s. and costs each. _________________ barb, ontario, canada.

Thank you Trevor, I have made a note of them Best Wishes Hilary. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Trevor Littleton" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 21, 2014 8:03 PM Subject: Re: [ENG-WESTMORLAND] Shap 1775 > > Hello Hilary, > > > Did you make a note of these entries? Cumbria Family History Society > publish in their newsletter any 'Strays' people find. > > > Regards, > > > Trevor Littleton > > > -----Original Message----- > From: hilary rimmer <[email protected]> > To: ENG-WESTMORLAND <[email protected]> > Sent: Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:14 > Subject: [ENG-WESTMORLAND] Shap 1775 > > > Searching Isle of Wight baptism's for 1775 I came across 2 baptism's for > different families, with address's of Shap Westmorland, does anyone know > of an > industry in which a resident of Shap would have their child baptised down > in the > Isle of Wight. > Thank You > Hilary. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body > of > the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

ROSLEY FAIR. The second and chief of the fairs held on Rosley Hill took place on Monday, and was well supplied with stock and numerously attended by buyers. The show of horses was the chief feature, and the display was large, the majority being agricultural horses. There were also a number of hacks, and a fair muster of middling and inferior ponies. For the best class of rough legged horses, there was a fair trade, and the prices paid for them were considered high; but for anything secondary or inferior, trade ruled slow. The best class of heavy horses brought very high rates, some selling at over £100 each, while others brought from £70 to £90; secondary £40 to £50 and £60; Irish ponies, £12 to £18; useful ponies of other descriptions, £20 to £30 each. There was an excellent display of cattle, including many prime lots of shorthorn stirks. Shorthorn bullocks met a very slow trade, and holders of them, it was calculated, would lose all the “keep” since Penrith fair. Anything really good, however, showing a “bit of breeding”, was readily sold. Shorthorn heifers experienced a fair trade, and about maintained previous rates. Very few milch and calving cows were shown, and good calvers were eagerly sought after at high prices. _________________________ barb, ontario, canada.

BRAMPTON HILL (WESTMORLAND) FAIR. This great Northern fair was held at Appleby on Wednesday last, that being the principal day, although Tuesday is generally set apart for sheep, and Thursday for the sale of refuse stock. There was as usual a large attendance of dealers, and the great quantity of stock exhibited, the fair for cattle and sheep was regarded as a dull one, and, with the exception of fat stock, there was a considerable reduction on last year’s prices; many farmers in the neighbourhood who stood the fair, returned with their stock rather than accept the prices offered. It was stated that in many instances there was a reduction on some classes of sheep from 6s to 8s and upwards on last year’s sales. There were also rumours that some of the cattle shown from Scotland had the foot and mouth disease, which caused great uneasiness amongst local farmers. The horse show was probably the largest for many years past, but the quality of the animals was not considered up to the mark, and although a brisk trade was carried on during Tuesday night and early on the morning of the fair, no large sums have been quoted, though anything of quality met with a ready sale. Some few months ago it was thought that horses were declining in price, but the fair on Wednesday belied this opinion, for they were never dearer, and for anything useful, a ready sale was effected. For heavy horses and ponies there was a very active demand, and prices may be quoted as similar to those given for Rosley Fair. _________________________ barb, ontario, canada.

Saturday 21 Sep 1844 (p. 3, col. 3-4) INQUESTS. ----- (Before Mr. CARRICK, Coroner.) An inquest was held on Saturday last, the 14th inst., at the Lion and Lamb Inn, Wigton, on the body of John COULTHARD, stonemason. The circumstances of the case are contained in the following evidence:- Thomas NIXON, of Wigton, surgeon-At 11 o'clock yesterday, (Friday) morning I was called to deceased. I found him in his lodgings at Mr. Thomas JOHNSTONE's, Water Streat [sic], Wigton. He was in bed. When I first saw him he was spitting, or rather vomitting blood. He told me he had got a powder which he had taken at six o'clock that morning, and that he had another exactly the same, which he had to take next morning. He said five minutes after he had taken it a burning heat seized his stomach and throat. He gave me the other powder, and asked me to look at it. I examined it. I also examined it in the evening along with my son, who is a surgeon. We tested it, and ascertained that it contained three grains of corrosive sublimate, and about thirty grains of jallap. The corrosive sublimate is a strong poison, and will destroy whatever part of the system it comes in contact with. One grain is equal to eight doses. The quantity in the parcel I received would be three grains and a half. He was labouring under violent pains in the stomach when I first saw him, and was rather convulsed at the latter part of the time. I remained with him till about half-past twelve. I told him when I first saw him that he was poisoned, and that if he had taken as much as he had shown me there was no remedy for him; it was sufficient to poison any three persons. He cried and asked if he could not get better. I said he could not if he had taken as much as he had shown me. After I told him this, he said that he had got the powders from "the old soldier." I gave the parcel to my son Robert, and I have receilved it again from my wife, and now produce it. I administered an emetic as soon as I saw him. He vomited, but the poison did not come away, and no good was done. Margaret JOHNSTON, of Water-street, the wife of Thomas JOHNSTON, railway labourer. The deceased had been a lodger at our house for the last twenty-seven weeks. His name was John COULTHARD. He was a stonemason, 21 years of age. Upwards of three weeks he complained of pain across his chest; but since then he has been quite well as far as I know. He took his supper quite well on Thursday night. I called him at half-past five on Friday morning. He came down and said he was in no hurry in going to his work,-he was going to take physic. He had a powder in his hand, folded in white paper to the best of my knowledge. It was dark coloured powder. He mixed it in coffee and drank it. This would be about six o'clock. He became ill shortly afterwards, and vomited. At ten he could not get breath. He grasped my hand. He could not speak much. I then went for Mr. NIXON. He died about three yesterday afternoon. I produce a spoon and a soda water bottle, which I found in deceased's pocket last night. Robert NIXON, of Wigton, surgeon-The paper and contents now produced were sealed up by me until this morning, and are the same which my father and I examined last evening. I have applied the usual tests, and clearly ascertain that it is corrosive sublimate. The quantity one and a half grains. John SCOTT-I am an apprentice with Mr. PEARSON, druggist, Wigton. I sold a dose of jallap on Wednesday or Thursday evening to an old man who was once a razor-grinder, but lately a workman on the railway. I don't know his name. The paper produced is the same as that used in our shop. I believe it to be that I sold the old man. I did not weigh the jallap; there might be two scruples. The quantity produced is thirty-four grains. Jane WARD, of Water-street, wife of David WARD, labourer. I was present when Mr. NIXON came to deceased. Deceased took a parcel from his breeches pocket, and gave it to Mr. NIXON. Mr. NIXON examined it in my presence. I saw him take a piece like allum or saltpetre from it. When the doctor first came, he said he thought deceased was in a dangerous way; but after he examined the powder he said to deceased-there was as much there as would poison half a dozen men. Mary Ann CLAY, wife of John CLAY, of Old Lonning, Wigton, labourer.-We have a lodger named ROBERTSON. He came to our house on Monday night. He was employed on the railway. He is an old man, and was known by the name of "the old soldier." I know that he doctored people. He doctored one of our lodgers. On Thursday night a person came to our house. I have seen the corpse just now and believe him to be the same, but would not like to swear positively as to his being the same person. He asked if the old soldier was in: I said, yes. He came in, and ROBERTSON and he talked together. They whispered together at first, while I was going back and forward. After that the old man said "you had better come down to-morrow night." They both went out together. The young man returned in about two minutes-the old man in five minutes or so. He brought some stuff like physic, like that (the jallap) now produced. He asked for a candle and a pair of scissors. He sat down at the table and divided the powder into two lots. He took out of his pocket his spectacle case, and took from it a white paper which he opened. It contained something white in tiny lumps. He took up a small portion on the scissors point and put some into each powder. He put two pieces into one powder, and one large piece into the other. He then folded the papers and gave them to the young man. They resembled the pieces (small pieces of Hydriodate of Potash.) They then went out together. I heard money rattling between them when they were outside the door. The old man returned the second time in about ten minutes. The inquest was then adjourned till Friday, the 20th instant. (Before Mr. LUMB, Coroner.) DEATH BY DROWNING.-On Thursday evening last, as a young seaman named Thomas SMITH, about twenty years of age, and one of the crew of the brig Campbell, was going on board the Countess of Lonsdale steamer, which was lying alongside the Sugar Tongue, he unfortunately met with a watery grave. SMITH, who was very much intoxicated, upset the plank as he was going on board, and fell into the water. Every exertion was made to recover the body, which immediately sunk, and was not got out of the water until life had become fairly extinct. The deceased, we understand, was a native of Poole, and bore an excellent character. An inquest was held on the body on the following day, when a verdict of "Accidental Death" was returned; and the remains of the unfortunate youth were afterwards interred at Trinity Church, in Whitehaven. (Before Mr. THOMPSON, Coroner.) DEATH BY DROWNING.-At Hilton, near Appleby, on Monday last, on view of the body of James COATES, aged nine years, son of Willis COATES, of that place, innkeeper, who was accidentally drowned in a small stream which flows past the village. It appears that, on the Saturday afternoon previous to the inquest, deceased, at the request of his mother, on her return from Appleby market, went with the horse on which she had been riding into a pasture some distance from the house, and, not returning in due time, fears were entertained that some accident had befallen him, and a number of people went in search of him. Having, on his way from the pasture, to cross the rivulet, which was much swollen at the time by the late rains, and over which a plank is placed for the convenience of foot passengers, and as he was last seen near that place, it was conjectured he might, in attempting to pass over it, accidentally have slipped off, and by the force of the water be carried down the stream. The water was accordingly dragged in every direction, till about one o'clock next morning, but without effect, leaving his distressed parents in a state of uncertainty, although they had every reason to believe that their son had met an untimely end. At day-break the search was re-commenced, and the body was shortly afterwards found upwards of a mile and a half down the stream. Deceased had, previous to going, been particularly requested by his mother to cross by the bridge some distance below, where it is supposed the accident had taken place. Verdict-"Accidentally drowned." At the Lowther Castle Inn, Great Strickland, on Tuesday last, on the body of Hannah, infant daughter of Mr. William TAYLOR, of that place, who died on the Sunday previous, from the effects of drinking from a teapot a quantity of boiling tea. Verdict accordingly.

Saturday 21 Sep 1844 (p. 2, col. 8 - p. 3, col. 1) DEATH BY DROWNING.-On Monday the 9th instant as several young men of the Chester Diocesan Training College were bathing in the River Dee, Chester, Mr. James HOLLIDAY a tutor belonging to the institution, aged 18 years, son of Mr. Thos. HOLLIDAY of this city was unfortunately drowned, having been seized with cramp. He was a young man of talent and considerable attainments, and promised to be an ornament to society, and was highly esteemed and much lamented by the students and others of the institution. ACCIDENT.-On Sunday last son of Mr. VENTYMAN, officer of Excise, Penrith, aged five years, with some other boys of his own age, went into a field near the town head, where a pony belonging to his father and other horses were grazing, and, in imprudently chasing one of them, rather a vicious animal struck the boy on the forehead and seriously fractured his skull. Little hopes are entertained for his life. ACCIDENT IN A COAL MINE.-On Tuesday last a melancholy accident occurred at Dearham New Colliery, the property of Messrs. WOOD, STEELE, and Co. It appears the top-men were sending down a basket of wood, which had not been secured by cord, and in its descent the basket got upset, and two men who were standing in the shaft at the bottom were struck by its contents, one of whom was severely hurt, and the other killed on the spot. The name of the deceased is ALLEN; and we are sorry to say he has left a wife and children to deplore his melancholy end. THE LATE ACCIDENT AT WHITEHAVEN.-We regret exceedingly to state, that Mr. Isaac FISHER, of St. Bees Toll-bar, (one of the unfortunate sufferers in the late lamentable gig accident which we recorded last week) for whose fate we expressed our deepest apprehensions in our preceding number, gradually sank under the injuries he had received, and died in the course of Monday night week, leaving a bereaved widow and several young children to lament his irreparable loss. Mr. FISHER was a most industrious, worthy man, and as a husband and the father of a family, his conduct was meritorious in the highest degree. THE EIGHTON MURDER.-ADJOURNED INQUEST.-On Friday last, the enquiry into the death of Thomas ROBSON, the unfortunate pitmen who was shot dead by some person unknown, on the 10th ult., was resumed before Mr. J. M. FAVELL, the coroner, at the Red Robin Inn, Wrekenton. Some witnesses were examined, but their testimony did not tend to implicate any individual parties in the dark transaction. After a tedious investigation, the jury withdrew about half-past eight in the evening to consider the evidence, and at ten minutes to eleven returned a verdict of "Wilful Murder against some person or persons unknown." COLD HEARTED MURDER.-A widow woman named Jane REDMAN, between 30 and 40 years of age, resident in Wellington-lane, in Sunderland, was by the verdict of a jury, before Mr MAYNARD, coroner, held on Wednesday last, at the Magpie public house, found guilty of the "Wilful Murder" of her new born infant. She had been observed by the neighbours to be about to give birth to a child, which she constantly denied. On Tuesday morning, when they entered the house, she was in bed unwell, and her appearance was as if she had been delivered. Suspicion being excited, the room was searched, and below the bolster they found the dead body of a child, without any marks of violence on it. As her delivery happened so lately, she is not yet able to be removed to gaol, but a constable is in attendance at her residence to prevent her escape. HORRIBLE CASE OF DESTITUTION.-On Thursday a poor man named James PEMBERTON, blacksmith, aged 32, residing at No. 4, Baine's-lane, Sunderland, and formerly of Gateshead, put an end to his existence by a draught of poison. He had a wife and four small children, and had been out of employment since the beginning of January last. During that time he and his family had subsisted by disposing of their clothes, furniture, &c., until they had nothing whatever left upon which a single farthing could be procured. For several days past, they had nothing to eat but what was given them by their neighbours, who, being poor people, had little to spare. After he had taken the fatal draught, he became ill, and communicated to his wife what he had done, and stated his reason to be hopelessness in extreme distress. Medical aid was procured; and Mr. TAYLOR, the relieving-officer, was informed for the first time of the situation of the family, and promptly visited the residence which presented an indiscribable picture of destitution. He was lying on a straw bed in a corner, without an article of bedding to cover him, until one of the neighbours brought a covering; nor was there any furniture in the room but an old table and a stool. His wife was lying near him crying, and exclaimed she was as wretched as any person possibly could be. Mr. TAYLOR gave an order for some provisions for their immediate relief, but by that time the sufferer was too far gone to make any use of it. He soon afterwards expired.-Sunderland Herald. FATAL ACCIDENT.-On Sunday evening last, July 28, Christian FORDYCE, a journeyman printer, who had worked in this office for the last ten months, unfortunately met his death while bathing in the East River, at the foot of South Second Street in this village. Deceased was a remarkably quiet, unobtrusive, and inoffensive man. Originally, we believe, from Newcastle-on-Tyne, he worked some time as a pressman in London, and other places before he decided upon coming to this part of the world, which he did about fifteen months ago.-Williamsburg Democrat, July 31. FATAL ACCIDENT AT NORTH SHIELDS.-On Wednesday George HALL, a coal trimmer, was drowned of the Custom House Quay, at North Shields. Whilst in a state of intoxication he was landing in a foy boat from a vessel lying in the river. When the boat was near the shore, he overbalanced himself, and fell into the river. He never rose to the surface, and although every exertion was made to save him, he was drowned in the presence of a great number of persons. He was 25 years of age, and has left a widow and one child.

Searching Isle of Wight baptism's for 1775 I came across 2 baptism's for different families, with address's of Shap Westmorland, does anyone know of an industry in which a resident of Shap would have their child baptised down in the Isle of Wight. Thank You Hilary.

Hello Hilary, Did you make a note of these entries? Cumbria Family History Society publish in their newsletter any 'Strays' people find. Regards, Trevor Littleton -----Original Message----- From: hilary rimmer <[email protected]> To: ENG-WESTMORLAND <[email protected]> Sent: Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:14 Subject: [ENG-WESTMORLAND] Shap 1775 Searching Isle of Wight baptism's for 1775 I came across 2 baptism's for different families, with address's of Shap Westmorland, does anyone know of an industry in which a resident of Shap would have their child baptised down in the Isle of Wight. Thank You Hilary. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Saturday 14 Sep 1844 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Deaths. On the 10th instant, after a short illness, whilst on a visit at Ulverston, Abigail THOMPSON, of Carlisle, relict of the late Geo. THOMPSON, of Appleby, one of the Society of Friends, aged 62 years,-much beloved by a large circle of relatives and friends, by whom her loss will long be felt. In Scotch Street, on the 7th instant, Mr. John GRAHAM, aged 34 years. In Scotch Street, on the 10th inst., Elizabeth, widow of the late Mr. Joseph THOMPSON, painter and glazier, aged 57 years. At No. 6, Friars Court, on the 9th inst., Joseph James, son of Mr. George TURNBULL, in his 10th year. At his residence in Southampton Street, Liverpool, on the 4th instant, after a lingering illness, Thomas SMITH, stone mason, aged 46. He was much respected and therefore regretted by a numerous circle of friends. At Broadbeck Mill, in the parish of Cumwhitton, on the 2nd instant, Mr. John LEACH, aged 84 years,-much and deservedly respected. At Beckbrow, in the parish of Ainstable, on the 7th instant, suddenly, Mr. John HARRISON, aged 45 years. At Tarnside, in the parish of Wigton, on the 7th inst., Mrs. Ann HENDERSON, aged 84 years. At Great Broughton, on the 4th inst., John BELL, coal miner, aged 74 years; and on the 5th, Mr. James STODDART, tailor, aged 21 years. At Cockermouth, on the 6th inst., deeply regretted, aged 30 years, Mary, eldest daughter of the late Capt. Thomas DODGSON, of Ribton Hall, near Workington. At Keswick, on the 3rd inst., Mr. John IRVINE, waller, in the 29th year of his age. At Workington, on the 3rd inst., Mrs. MATTINSON, relict of the late Rev. Henry MATTINSON, of Flimby, aged 78 years; same place and day, at the house of her aunt, Miss DICKINSON, Jane Eliza, the only child of Mrs. David HALLIDAY, aged 14. At Beckermont, on the 2nd inst., after a short indisposition, Ann, third daughter of Mr. John SOUTHWARD, in the 22nd year of her age. At Hale Hall, on the 9th instant, Henry Wilson, infant son of Miles PONSONBY, Esq. At Grange, in the parish of Hale, on Saturday, the 7th inst., after a lingering illness, John second son of Wm. SAWYERS, Esq., Collector of the Customs at Rochester, in the 21st year of his age. At Whitehaven, since our last, Ruth, wife of Mr. G. M. GREENLAW, aged 31 years; Jane, daughter of Mr. John M'CADE, aged 16; Peter, son of Mr. Peter BROWN, aged 16; and Mrs. Mary Ann BRIGGS, aged 69. At Tillingham, Essex, on the 6th inst., Mr. Thomas FLETCHER, veterinary surgeon, aged 68, father of Mr. Charles FLETCHER, superintendent of police at Whitehaven. At Leasgill, Heversham, on the 1st instant, aged 36, Alice, the fourth daughter of the late William BINDLOSS, Esq., of Deepthwaite. At Ravenstonedale, on the 29th ult., Mr. Thomas STUBBS, in his 84th year. He had been a ringer at the Parish Church for nearly sixty years.

Saturday 14 Sep 1844 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Marriages. At the Presbyterian Chapel, in this city, on the 7th instant, by the Rev. Mr. TRICKET, Mr. Gilbert Young TICKLE, shipping agent, Liverpool, to Sarah, second daughter of the late Mr. W. HESLOP, of this city. At St. Mary's Church, on the the [sic] 7th inst., Mr. James LINTON, to Miss Jane HETHERINGTON, both of Shaddongate. At Grinsdale Church, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. J. WILSON, Mr. CANNELL of this city, to Miss GRAHAM of Grinsdale. At St. Philip's Church, Liverpool, on Tuesday, the 10th inst., Mr. Joseph SERGESON, tea dealer, 4, Roe Street, to Miss HENDERSON, 41, Church Street, both formerly of this city. At Dilhorn, on the 10th inst., by the Rev. S. NEWALL, M.A., Incumbent of Tunstale, the Rev. J. BARNES, M.A., Incumbent of Onecote, and Curate of Leek, in the County of Stafford, to Harriet, widow of the late J. BRINDLEY, Esq., of the latter place. At Whitehaven, on the 3rd inst., Mr. RITSON, wine and spirit merchant, to Catherine, eldest daughter of the late Mr. John JACKSON, corn-merchant. At St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, London, on the 31st ult., by the Rev. T. F. STOOKES, Adam BITTLESTON, Esq., of the Inner Temple, to Rebecca Ann, eldest daughter of Mr. G. H. HEPPEL, Princess Street, London.

Abigail Thompson .... sounds like the sister of my 3rd great-grandfather George Dodgson. I have Abigail Dodgson (1782-1844) married 1825, Carlisle to George Thompson. I had the year of death, but not the exact date, nor the place. :) Thank you, David Leverton On Thu, 20 Feb 2014 16:19:32 -0000, you wrote: >Saturday 14 Sep 1844 (p. 3, col. 6-7) > > >Deaths. > >On the 10th instant, after a short illness, whilst on a visit at Ulverston, Abigail THOMPSON, of Carlisle, relict of the late Geo. >THOMPSON, of Appleby, one of the Society of Friends, aged 62 years,-much beloved by a large circle of relatives and friends, by whom >her loss will long be felt. >

I have just recently subscribed to this list, and this is my first posting. I am trying to find ancestors and descendants of William PEARSON, miller and maltster of Garnett Bridge. William died in May 1720. I have a copy of his will dated 1719. From his will I can glean the following information regarding his beneficiaries: William was married to Katherine/Catherine and they had two children: (1) Agnes PEARSON who married Urban AIREY on 8 Nov 1702 at Longleddale. (2) William PEARSON, married to Elianor (no marriage found so far, so I don't have her surname; I have been unable to find a record of this William's birth either) William jr and Elianor had two children mentioned in William snr's will: William bpt 13 Feb 1710 Kendal (or one of its chapels?) George bpt 5 Jan 1712 Longsleddale William and Elianor also had a third child who was deceased before the will was written: Elianor bpt 12 Feb 1715 Selside, "of Garnett Bridge" d. 4 May 1716 I believe William PEARSON snr ("of Fawcett Forest") married Katherine DENISON ("of Whinfell") at Sedbergh or one of the outlying chapels, on 6 Feb 1676. I must admit that I was surprised to see the marriage recorded at Sedbergh rather than Kendal, but examination of the parish records seems to indicate that quite a few families in the Fawcett Forest/Whinfell area were married there. In 1677 a William PEARSON, miller and maltster "of Selside" writes an apprenticeship indenture for one John DENNISON, son of William DENNISON of Witherslack, butcher, to train as a miller and maltster. The Dennison surname is somewhat of a coincidence with William's wife's maiden name DENISON. In addition, the parish boundary of Selside runs adjacent to the east bank of the River Sprint at Garnett Bridge, so I have every reason to believe that this person is one and the same with William PEARSON d. 1720. I have been unable to find any ancestors of William PEARSON sr or Catherine DENISON; likewise I have been unable to trace with any certainty their grandchildren - there are numerous William PEARSONs around in the mid 1700s! According to the will, William Pearson snr. also held land at Milne Craggs, Bampton. As yet I have been unable to find a family connection with that area. So, I have more than one brick wall here. If anyone on the list recognises any of these names and has any further information I would be most grateful if they could contact me. I would also be very interested if anyone has ever found an earlier record of the name "Garnett Bridge" for either the hamlet or the bridge. There is a record in 1713 that " Garnet Bridge, being a public bridge, is out of repair.. " but I have yet to find anything earlier (it was still in decay in 1726 and 1746!). Could it be that until the corn mill was built (presumably by 1677) there was no other settlement at that location? Regards, Stuart Stuart Phethean Hampshire, UK

I imagine that today, many people are unaware of Grace Darling's heroism in 1838 when she, as a lightkeeper's daughter, participated in the rescue of people from the shipwreck of the Forfar, keeping a 21 foot rowing boat under control while her father assisted the survivor's into the boat. < http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Darling > David Armstrong Maylands, Western Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: Petra Mitchinson To: Cumberland Mailing List ; Westmorland List Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 8:17 PM Subject: [ENG-WESTMORLAND] Carlisle Journal,07 Sep 1844 - Accident / Memorial / Inquest / James BELANY Saturday 07 Sep 1844 (p. 3, col. 1-3) MEMORIAL TO GRACE DARLING.-In the sculpture-yard of Mr. DAVIS, of Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, is a head-stone, the order for which has been given by the venerable Archdeacon THORPE, of Durham, intended to be placed in St. Cuthbert's Chapel, Fern Islands, in memory of the heroic Grace DARLING. The tablet is a beautiful stone cippus, about six feet in height, whereon is carved St. Cuthbert's Cross, beneath which is the following expressive inscription, embodying the exquisite poetry of WORDSWORTH:- "In memory of Grace Horsley DARLING, a native of Bamburgh, and an inhabitant of these Ielands [sic], who died Oct. 20, A.D., 1842. Aged 26 years." ----- Pious and pure, modest, and yet so brave, Though young so wise, though meek so resolute. ----- Oh! that winds and waves could speak Of things which their united power called forth From the pure depths of her humanity! A maiden gentle, yet at duty's call, Firm and unflinching, as the lighthouse reared On the Island-rock, her lonely dwelling-place; Or like the invincible rock itself that braves, Age after age, the hostile elements, As when it guarded holy Cuthbert's cell. All night the storm had raged, nor ceased, nor paused, When as day broke, the maid, through misty air, Espies far off a wreck, amid the surf, Beating on one of those disastrous isles- Half of a vessel, half-no more; the rest Had vanished- W. WORDSWORTH. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

Saturday 14 Sep 1844 (p. 3, col. 4) INQUESTS. ----- (Before Mr. LEE, Deputy Coroner.) On Saturday, the 7th instant, at Dykesfield, in the parish of Burgh, on view of the body of John GRAHAM, of Scotch-street, Carlisle, innkeeper, aged 34 years. It appeared that deceased left home on Friday afternoon with the intention of proceeding from Port Carlisle to Liverpool by the steamer the following morning. He reached Drumburgh and remained at the inn there all night. He appeared very restless during the night, and next morning, instead of going forward to the Port, he returned towards Carlisle. Having reached Dykesfield about eight o'clock, he was observed to go into a field adjoining the Canal, where he remained upwards of an hour, and between nine and ten was seen by a child to throw himself into the Canal. The child informed her parents of what she had seen, but they, looking out and imagining it to be two persons bathing, took little further notice. After the lapse of nearly a quarter of an hour, becoming apprehensive at the length of time the parties remained in the water, they went to the place, when they saw deceased floating under the water, and his hat swimming on the surface near him. After an interval of another five minutes the body was got out, but life was quite extinct. Deceased had been observed to be in a very unsettled state of mind for some time prior to his committing the fatal act. Verdict-"temporary insanity." ----- FATAL AND MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT. (Before Mr. LUMB, Coroner.) An inquest was held at St. Bees, on Monday last, on view of the body of John DIXON, a sailor, about 18 years of age, who lost his life under the following melancholy circumstances:- Mr. DIXON, the postman between Whitehaven and St. Bees, had brought the bags to Whitehaven for the morning mail, and was returning home with a full-gig, accompanied by his son, (a young man in the prime of life, who was driving at the time), John SMITH, of St. Bees, Isaac FISHER, of St. Bees Toll Bar, and the deceased. The horse which they were driving was one belonging to Mr. FOX, of St. Bees Abbey, and was known to be somewhat vicious; but he had been carefully driven, and had gone so quietly that no danger whatever was apprehended. When the party came to the top of the steep hill leading down to St. Bees Toll Bar, they all got out of the conveyance, and proceeded on foot down the steepest part of the brow. The animal, however, seemed so quiet and tractable that they all got into the conveyance again for the purpose of entering the village in the vehicle and showing the inhabitants how well they could manage the horse, notwithstanding its known vicious propensities. No sooner had the party entered the vehicle however, and the driver got into his seat, than the horse commenced kicking and plunging most furiously, and ultimately set off down the hill at full speed. The party now saw that they were in danger, and that the animal could not be again brought under any subjection, they all therefore determined to quit the conveyance. The elder DIXON was the first who jumped out, and as he alighted on the road without receiving any harm the others were induced to imitate his example, but unfortunately their endeavours to escape the impending danger was less fortunate than those of DIXON. John SMITH next leaped out, but was so severely stunned by the fall that he laid on the road quite insensible for some time. Whilst DIXON was engaged in raising SMITH from the ground and otherwise assisting him, he saw the deceased, and immediately afterwards FISHER, leap out of the conveyance on the left hand side. As soon as DIXON got SMITH brought round he left him, and ran to the assistance of the young sailor, whom he found lying on the road quite dead. Seeing that he could be of no assistance whatever to the deceased, DIXON proceeded on to FISHER, whom he found lying on the road suffering very much, and severely injured. The party were now all out of the vehicle, with the exception of DIXON's son, who was driving, and for whose fate the greatest apprehension was entertained by his father, who at this time lost sight of both his son and the vehicle, in consequence of a curve in the road, but could still hear the animal careering along the way with great fury. Young DIXON, (the driver), however, kept possession of his seat and a tight hold of the reins, under the expectation that he would be able to turn the horse up the steep road leading to Rottington; but he found as he approached the road in question that he had no chance whatever of turning the horse into it, in consequence of the amazing velocity with which the animal proceeded down the hill. Indeed the rapidity of the horse was so great that it could neither make the turn to the toll-bar, nor yet the gate leading into Mr. FOX's farm yard, which it was undoubtedly attempting, but went smack against the gable end of Mr. FOX's house, and was killed on the spot, its brains being dashed out, and its body crushed or driven into a heap of broken bones and mangled flesh. Both the shafts of the gig were driven against the wall and broken, and the body of the vehicle smashed to pieces. The driver, as may be supposed, very narrowly escaped destruction, and as it was he suffered severely, having broken one of his arms, shattered the cup of one of his knees, and was otherwise much injured, though he is not considered in danger. Poor FISHER, of whose recovery there is no hope whatever, is the father of nine children, and who, along with SMITH, is a farm servant in the employ of Mr. FOX, of St. Bees Abbey. Thomas FOX, Esq., late surgeon of Whitehaven, was on the spot, and rendered all the assistance in his power. The unfortunate youth who has lost his life on this occasion had just arrived in Whitehaven from a two years voyage, and was going to St. Bees to visit his parents, whom he had left exactly on the morning of that day two years. It may not be unworthy of mention that the poor youth's father assisted in conveying the lifeless body of his son into his house without being aware of the circumstance until he was told, the youth having sent no word to his parents of his arrival, intending (sailor-like) to give them a joyous surprise. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death," with a deodand of 1s. on the gig.

Saturday 07 Sep 1844 (p. 3, col. 1-3) FATAL ACCIDENT.-An inquest was held on Friday last, before Mr. CARRICK, coroner, on the body of William TELFORD, a sawyer in the employment of Mr. E. BROCKBANK, of this city, who met with his death on the preceding day, under the following circumstances. It is conjectured that in attempting to put a belt upon the drum which drives the machinery, he had fallen upon the axle, and, thus entangled, was lifted up and carried round the wheel, which was revolving rapidly. The repeated strokes of his feet upon the ceiling at each revolution attracted the attention of the workmen in a room above, who, on going down to ascertain the cause, found him in the dangerous position in which his incautiousness had placed him. The engine was stopped with due speed, and the youth conveyed to the Infirmary, but the injuries inflicted upon him were of such a nature that he survived only a quarter of an hour after the accident. He had been cautioned against attempting to put the belt upon the machinery whilst the engine was in motion, only a day or two before, and his melancholy death is entirely the result of the indiscretion which the regulations of the saw-mill strictly forbid. No one was present when the accident occurred. A verdict of accidental death was returned. MEMORIAL TO GRACE DARLING.-In the sculpture-yard of Mr. DAVIS, of Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, is a head-stone, the order for which has been given by the venerable Archdeacon THORPE, of Durham, intended to be placed in St. Cuthbert's Chapel, Fern Islands, in memory of the heroic Grace DARLING. The tablet is a beautiful stone cippus, about six feet in height, whereon is carved St. Cuthbert's Cross, beneath which is the following expressive inscription, embodying the exquisite poetry of WORDSWORTH:- "In memory of Grace Horsley DARLING, a native of Bamburgh, and an inhabitant of these Ielands [sic], who died Oct. 20, A.D., 1842. Aged 26 years." ----- Pious and pure, modest, and yet so brave, Though young so wise, though meek so resolute. ----- Oh! that winds and waves could speak Of things which their united power called forth From the pure depths of her humanity! A maiden gentle, yet at duty's call, Firm and unflinching, as the lighthouse reared On the Island-rock, her lonely dwelling-place; Or like the invincible rock itself that braves, Age after age, the hostile elements, As when it guarded holy Cuthbert's cell. All night the storm had raged, nor ceased, nor paused, When as day broke, the maid, through misty air, Espies far off a wreck, amid the surf, Beating on one of those disastrous isles- Half of a vessel, half-no more; the rest Had vanished- W. WORDSWORTH. DREADFUL DEATH.-An inquest was held at Hetton-le-Hole, on the 28th ult., on the body of William PARRY, aged 30. Deceased was a pitman, and on Tuesday morning, with several others, was riding on some waggons in the Isabella Pit, towards the shaft when a large quantity of coal fell from the roof, and crushed deceased's head on one of the corners of the waggons, whicb killed him upon the spot. Deceased and the others who were riding with him, are some of the Welshmen who have been recently brought to work at the Hetton Colliery. Verdict "Accidental death." JAMES COCKBURN BELANY.-This unhappy man-unhappy whether innocent or guilty-left London on the morning of the 23rd inst. (the day following his trial and acquittal), and passed through Gateshead in the evening, on his way to North Sunderland. His return home, as well as that of some of the witnesses who appeared in his favour at the trial, (according to a letter dated the 28th ult., giving an account of his arrival,) has been the reverse of welcome. One party (Mr. HALL), it is said, was stoned from the village half-way down to the Sea Houses (where he resides); and on Wednesday an effigy was elevated on a pole, and, after being paraded for some time round the neighbourhood, it was set fire to in the presence, and amidst the shoutings, of some hundreds of the population, in front of BELANY's house, on the Road to Bamburgh. It was afterwards thrown, half-consumed, into a park or garden adjoining his residence, the people concluding their "labour of love" with a tremendous hurrah. A letter which appeared in the Times newspaper of Saturday last, signed G. S., strongly condemnatory of the jury who tried and acquitted BELANY, has also been reprinted at Alnwick, and extensively circulated. The excitement in the locality of North Sunderland, where BELANY and his unfortunate and much-respected wife were so well known, and where her friends mostly reside, is described by a correspondent as being still very great.

Saturday 07 Sep 1844 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Deaths. At Houghton Hall, near this city, on Saturday the 31st ult., after a short illness, James Robert GRANT, Esq., aged 37; eldest son of Sir James R. GRANT, of The Hill. In Abbey Street, on the 29th ult., Mrs. Jane MOFFAT, aged 87 years. In Botchergate, on the 5th inst., Mr. Richard ABBOT, aged 73 years,—much respected. At Crosby-on-Eden, on Monday the 2nd instant, Mr. William LENNOX, aged 73 years. Few persons have walked through life more creditably. When a boy (an orphan), he was received into the family of the grandfather of the present Mr. PATRICKSON, of Crosby, whose kindness to him was amply rewarded by a faithful service of more than 40 years. His honesty, integrity, and anxiety about the interests of his employer, were as well worthy the imitation of others in his situation, as the [sic] were honourable to himself. By frugality and carefulness he was enabled to realize a comfortable independence for himself and family. "Go and do likewise," is an admonition that might be studied with advantage by all placed in similar circumstances. At Allonby, on the 27th ult., Captain William BEEBY, aged 62 years, one of the Society of Friends. At Workington, on the 27th ult., Mrs. Mary FEARON, widow, aged 75 years. The deceased was born in the house in which she died; same place, lately, William son of Mr. Wm. MOFFATT, aged two years. At Egremont, on the 1st instant, Henry, the son of Mr. John MASON, paper maker, aged six months. At New York, America, on the 9th July, Martha, the wife of Mr. John BELL, formerly of the Wool Pack Inn, Cockermouth, in the 51st year of her age. At Whitehaven, on the 31st ult., Margaret, wife of Mr. HAMMOND, aged 55 years; on the 25th, Mr. John BLACK, tailor, in the 82nd year of his age; lately, Mrs. Mary KIRKBRIDE, widow, aged 75 years. At Rossthwaite, in Borrowdale, on the 28th ult., Mr. Joseph SIMPSON, son of the late Mr. Thomas SIMPSON, formerly of the High Low Door, in Borrowdale, aged 34 years. The deceased was a pawnbroker in New York, America, and had been induced to visit his native vale for the benefit of his health. At Underskiddaw, near Keswick, on the 30th ult., George, son of Mr. John RICHARDSON, labourer, aged 11 years. At High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, on the 9th ult., Mr. William LITTLE, tea dealer, aged 29 years. He was a native of Annan. At St. Ann's Hospital, Appleby, on the 4th inst., Mrs. Nanny TUER, aged 84 years. SUDDEN DEATH.—At Tirril Lodge, Westmoreland, on Saturday the 21st ult., William, the fourth son of the late Rev. Thos. GIBSON, vicar of Barton, in the 24th year of his age. His death occurred very suddenly; for during the day he had been walking about apparently in his usual health and spirits, and in the evening about seven o'clock had stepped into the garden. In a very minutes aftewards [sic] he was discovered lying on the ground by his afflicted mother, who hastened to him, and found him dead. An inquest was held on the body on Monday, before Mr. THOMPSON, of Appleby, coroner, and a verdict in accordance with the evidence returned.—Correspondent. At Wattenhall, on the 15th ult., aged 37, Mrs. Martha BAILEY, wife of the late Mr. Matthias BAILEY, the unfortunate gamekeeper who, a short time ago, was found murdered. Deceased died of a broken heart. She never recovered the shock her feelings sustained after beholding the mangled remains of her husband. DEATH OF LORD KEANE.—The decease of this gallant nobleman, at his seat in Hants, took place on Monday week, the immediate cause of his death being dropsy. John KEANE, Baron KEANE, of Ghuznee in Affghanistan, and Cappoquin, county Waterford, was born in 1781, and married first, in 1806, Miss SMITH, second daughter of General SMITH, by whom he had issue several children, and secondly in 1840, to the youngest daughter of the late Lieut.-Col. BOLAND. He entered the army at a very early age; his commission as ensign dating as far back as 1793. In 1812 he was destined to join the army under the Duke of Wellington at Madrid, and immediately on his arrival there, intrusted with the command of a brigade in the third division, in which corps he served until the end of the war with France, in 1814. In August, 1814, he was appointed to a command, ordered for particular service, and, on his arrival at Jamaica, being senior officer, assumed the command of the military force destined to co-operate with Sir Alexander COCHRANE, for the attack on New Orleans and the province of Louisiana. On the morning of the 8th of January, 1815, he was severely wounded in two places. Subsequently, as is well known, the gallant general held the sole command of the forces employed during the campaign in Affghanistan and Beloochistan, and it was owing to the brilliant achievement of the assault and capture of Ghuznee, that he was rewarded with the honour of a peerage, receiving the thanks of the House of Commons, and a pension of £2,000 during his life, and entailed on his decease to his two successors. For his services in Egypt he was rewarded with a medal, and for his services at Martinique, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Orthes, and Toulouse he gained a cross and two clasps. The deceased lord is succeeded by his eldest son, Captain the Hon. Edward Arthur Wellington KEANE, born in 1815, appointed major (by brevet) March 5, 1841. The present peer acted as aid-de-camp to his father throughout the war in Afghanistan.

Saturday 07 Sep 1844 (p. 3, col. 6-7) Marriages. At St. Mary's Church, on the 31st ult., Mr. John CLIFFORD, to Miss Elizabeth SHIELD; same place, on the 1st inst., Mr. Robert LITTLE, Sandsfield, to Miss Jane JOHNSTON, Chapel Street. At St. Cuthbert's Church, on the 3rd instant, Mr. John STOBIE, confectioner, to Miss Jane BOUCH, both of Pack Horse Lane. At the Superintendent Registrar Office, in this city, on the 5th instant, Mr. Richard ATKINSON, Queen Street, Caldewgate, cotton spinner, to Miss Catharine SPEDDING, of the same place. At the Registrar's Office, Cockermouth, on the 1st inst., Mr. Isaac MOFFAT, shoemaker, to Miss Sarah GIBSON, grocer, both of Braithwaite. At Egremont, on the 1st instant, Mr. John TURREL, to Miss Sarah REED, both of Southam, near Egremont. At Silas's Church, Liverpool, on the 28th ult., Captain Henry MOUNSEY, of the brig Maypo, of Whitehaven, to Ada, second daughter of Mr. T. CURWEN, of Beckermont, near Whitehaven. At Heathfield, near Annan, on the 3rd instant, by the Rev. Mr. MONILAWS, Mr. George ROBINSON, draper, Hexham to Jane Ladlow, daughter of Mr. G. ROME, landsurveyor, and civil-engineer. At Frankfort-on-the Maine, on the 6th ult., by the Rev. Mr. BOLTON, the Rev. W. F. LANFEAR, British Chaplain at Wiesbaden, to Agnes, youngest daughter of the late Colonel MURRAY, of Murraythwaite, Dumfries-shire. At Lockerbie, on the 30th ult., by the Rev. T. DUNCAN, Mr. Robert RULE, to Miss JOHNSTONE, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Archd. JOHNSTONE, Lockerbie. At Hornsey, near London, on the 29th ult., Henry D. DAVIES, Esq., of Notting Hill, and Warwick Street, Golden Square, to Mary, eldest daughter of the late Thos. WILKINSON, Esq., of Crouch End and Piccadilly.