The Cornforth Families of Hawnby and Danby, North Yorkshire


Brian Edwardson.Brian married Margaret Dale.

Margaret Dale [Parents] was born about 1933. She married Brian Edwardson.

Other marriages:
Bland, Ted


Robert Cornforth [Parents] was born in 1843 in Ampleforth. He was christened on 26 Feb 1843 in Ampleforth but they from Wass. He died on 28 Dec 1895 in Aged 56. Cowesby, near Thirsk. He was buried on 1 Jan 1896 in At Cowesby church (buried at east end of church in churchyard). He married Mary Atkinson on 24 Mar 1870 in Helmsley. Robert was employed as in 1890 in Coachkeeper and cow keeper in Cowesby in Bulmer's Director. He was employed as in 1901 in Joiner at time of William's marriage.. He was counted in a census in 1881 in Aged 38.Census at Cowesby. He was counted in a census in 1851 in Aged 8.at Sportsmans Hall, Hawnby. He was counted in a census in 1861 in Aged 18, ACSALWHUJACT, Hawnby. Unmarried.. He was counted in a census in 1891 in With family at Ings Farm, Cowesby. Aged 48, a joiner..

Mary Atkinson [Parents] was born on 30 Jun 1844 in Broomfield Gill, East Moors, Pockley at 8pm.. She was christened on 13 Aug 1844 in Helmsley. She died on 22 Feb 1911 in Aged 66.Cowesby, near Thirsk. She was buried on 25 Feb 1911 in Cowesby. She married Robert Cornforth on 24 Mar 1870 in Helmsley. Mary was born in Bowfield Hill in 1891 census.. She was counted in a census in 1881 in Aged 36 .Census at Cowesby. She was counted in a census in 1851 in At Pockley aged 6 with family but no mother.. She was counted in a census in 1891 in At Ings Farm, Cowesby. With family. Aged 46.. She was counted in a census in 1901 in , , , aged 56. A Cow Keeper with own account, working from .

They had the following children:

  M i Thomas Cornforth was born in 1870. He died on 25 Jan 1930.
  F ii Elizabeth Ann Cornforth was born in 1872.
  F iii Hannah Cornforth was born in 1874 in Cowesby.She was the second daughter of Robert and Mary.. She died on 7 Mar 1924 in Cowesby, near Thirsk.Aged 50.. She was buried on 11 Mar 1924 in Cowesby with her parents and sister.. Hannah was counted in a census in 1881 in Aged 7.In Cowesby. She was counted in a census in 1891 in Aged 17, WFAIF, Cowesby. A Domestic Servant..
  M iv Henry Cornforth was born in 1879 in Cowesby. Henry was counted in a census in 1891 in WFAIF, Cowesby. Known as Harry. Aged 12. A scholar.. He was counted in a census in 1881 in Aged 2.In Cowesby. He was counted in a census in 1901 in , with Mother and sister Mary. A worker at home. Born Cowes.
  F v Mary Cornforth was born in 1880. She died on 13 Apr 1954.

Thomas Butler Dawson [Parents] was born on 8 Oct 1846 in Huntington, County of York. He was christened on 28 Nov 1847 in Kilburn. He married Hannah York on 22 Jan 1870 in Scawton, North Yorkshire. Thomas was born in A twin To Edward. He was employed as in 1901 in Farmer at time of Lillie's marriage.. He was counted in a census in 1891 in Aged 43.Labourer, living in Arden. He was counted in a census in 1851 in Aged 5, Volume Number 89 living at New Halls, Ardenside. He was counted in a census in 1851 in On Volume 89 Index. He was counted in a census in 1901 in , , , a farmer with own account, working form home. Born Hu.

Hannah York [Parents] was born on 12 Oct 1848 in Scawton at 7.10pm. She married Thomas Butler Dawson on 22 Jan 1870 in Scawton, North Yorkshire. Hannah was born in A twin to John. James Heap registered the birth (on 19th Ma. She was counted in a census in 1891 in Aged 42, in Arden. She was counted in a census in 1851 in Aged 2, at Scawton in Census. She was counted in a census in 1901 in WHAFAFF, Knayton. Aged 51 born Scawton.

They had the following children:

  M i William Dawson was born in 1870 in Daleside. William was counted in a census in 1891 in Aged 20, farm labourer. He was counted in a census in 1901 in W, Knayton. A Farmers son working form home. Born Daleside.
  M ii Thomas Butler Dawson was born in 1874. He died on 10 May 1949.
  F iii Mary Dawson was born in 1876 in Arden. Mary was counted in a census in 1891 in Aged 15, living with family in Arden.
  F iv Sarah Dawson was born in 1878 in Arden. Sarah was counted in a census in 1891 in Scholar in Arden.
  F v Lillie Dawson was born on 16 May 1880. She died on 12 Sep 1961.
  F vi Alice Y(?) Dawson was born in 1886. Alice resided in Canvas Farm, Nayton Moor, North Yorkshire. She was counted in a census in 1891 in Aged 5, living in Arden. She was counted in a census in 1901 in WFAPA1AFF, Knayton. Single born Ardenside.
  M vii Edward Dawson was born in 1887. He died on 17 Feb 1915.
  M viii Richard Dawson was born in 1890.
  M ix Thomas Dawson was born after 1891.
  M x Alfred Dawson was born after 1891.

Robert Wood [Parents] was born on 6 Dec 1843 in Scawton. He died on 12 Aug 1914 in Aged 88, Cold Kirby, Yorkshire. He was buried on 15 Aug 1914 in at Cold Kirby.. He married Sarah Ann Goodwill on 25 Feb 1865 in Scawton, North Yorkshire. Robert was employed as in 1881/1898 in Agricultural Labourer. He was employed as in Parish Clerk.There is a plaque on the wall of Cold Kirby ch. He was employed as in 1865 in Aged 21, Farmer, of Moorhouse, Scawton, in marriage records. He was employed as in 1909 in Mouth Hagget. He resided in lived in Cold Kirby. He was counted in a census in 1881 in Aged 37. He was counted in a census in 1861 in A1LWMAMH, Scawton and with Simpson children.. He was employed as in 1894 in Parish Clerk at time of Catherine's marriage. He was counted in a census in 1851 in , Scawton. Aged 7 born at Scawton F177 . With parents and s.

Sarah Ann Goodwill [Parents] was born on 26 May 1844 in Scawton , Yorkshire. We have a copy of her birth certificate.. She was christened on 16 Jun 1844 in Cropton. She died on 2 Feb 1932 in Cold Kirby, Yorkshire. She was buried on 2 Feb 1932 in Cold Kirby, Yorkshire Aged 88. She married Robert Wood on 25 Feb 1865 in Scawton, North Yorkshire. Sarah was employed as in 1881 in Housewife. She was employed as in 1891 in Laundress.

They had the following children:

  M i John William Wood was born on 3 Dec 1865.
  M ii George Wood was born in Jul 1867. He died on 2 Jan 1941.
  F iii Tamer Ann Wood was born on 28 Jun 1869.
  F iv Catherine (Kate) Wood was born in 1871.
  M v Robert Wood was born on 24 Jan 1873. He died on 21 Sep 1944.
  F vi Sarah Ann Wood was born on 28 Aug 1874. She died in 1975.
  F vii Caroline Bertha Wood was born on 27 Sep 1877. She was christened in 1960/1965.
  F viii Emily Wood was born on 3 Feb 1880. She died in 1982.
  M ix Charles Thomas Wood was born on 28 Mar 1882 in Cold Kirby, Yorkshire. He was christened on 9 Apr 1882 in Cold Kirby, Yorkshire. Charles resided in Huddersfield. He was counted in a census in 1901 in At Old Byland, SA1ASTCFAWOF, worker..
  F x Annie Wood was born in 1884.

Thomas Ellis [Parents] was born in 1843 in Kilburn. He died on 8 Jun 1931 in Old Byland aged 88. He was buried on 11 Jun 1931 in Old Byland.Aged 88.Large grave with Sarah. He married Sarah Cole on 25 Nov 1865 in Old Byland. Thomas was employed as in AMAFAWM, Caydale Mill, and ground corn into flour.. He was employed as in 1890 in Farmer at Caydale Mill in Bulmer's Directory. He resided in Lived in High Kilburn, AAMLACM, Old Byland.. He was counted in a census in 1881 in Aged 38 in 1881 census.Described as agricultural labourer.. He was counted in a census in 1851 in Aged 8, with family. He was employed as in 1869/1880 in A Labourer at Old Byland at the time of children's christen. He was employed as in 1883 in A miller at Old Byland at time of Herbert's christening. He was employed as in 1886 in A Miller at Caydale Mill at time of Lily's christening. He was employed as in 1866 in ALAT, Marton at time of Sarah Ann's christening. He was counted in a census in 1901 in Living at Mount Pleasant with family. Aged 58 a farmer and .

Sarah Cole [Parents] was born on 22 Jan 1846 in Old Byland, North Yorkshire 10 am. She died in 1936 in Old Byland aged 90. She was buried on 8 Jun 1936 in Old Byland. She married Thomas Ellis on 25 Nov 1865 in Old Byland. Sarah was counted in a census in 1851 in , , grandfather and grandmother and her Aunt Jane in Old By. She was counted in a census in 1881 in She was 35 in the census and living at Old Byland.. She was counted in a census in 1901 in Living at Mount Pleasant with family. Aged 55. She was naturalized in Her family lived and worked around Pockley, near Helmsley.

They had the following children:

  F i Sarah Ann Ellis was born in 1866.
  M ii William Ellis was born in 1869.
  M iii John Thomas Ellis was born on 29 May 1872. He died on 21 Oct 1916.
  F iv Mary Jane Ellis was born on 12 May 1876. She died on 21 May 1954.
  F v Esther Ellis was born in 1877. She died in 1920.
  F vi Mabel Ellis was born in 1880.
  M vii Herbert Ellis was born in 1883. He died on 1 Jul 1966.
  F viii Lily Agnes Ellis was born in 1886 in Old Byland. She was christened on 29 Aug 1886 in Old Byland. She died on 16 Mar 1966 in Aged 79, at The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.She never married.. She was buried on 19 Mar 1966 in Old Byland. Lily resided in Old Byland, North Yorkshire. She signed a will in Her will exists. She was counted in a census in 1901 in Living at Mount Pleasant, Old Byland with family. Aged 13.
  M ix Fred Ellis was born in 1890.

Francis William Leonard Houlston [Parents] was born on 6 Oct 1908. He died on 19 Feb 1996 in Aged 87. He was buried in St.Thomas' Church, Brompton. He married Florence Wood on 17 Apr 1933 in Scawton, North Yorkshire.

Florence Wood [Parents] was born on 29 Apr 1909. She died on 23 Sep 1972 in Aged 63.She was killed in a car accident.. She was buried in St.Thomas' Church, Brompton. She married Francis William Leonard Houlston on 17 Apr 1933 in Scawton, North Yorkshire.

They had the following children:

  F i Heather Allen Houlston was born in 1933. She died about 1933 in aged 4 months of pneumonia.
  F ii Audrey Ann Houlston was born on 28 Dec 1934.
  M iii Dennis William Houlston was born in 1936.
  M iv Malcolm Stephen Houlston was born in 1938.
  M v John Neville Houlston was born in 1940.
  F vi Mary Alleen Houlston was born in 1945.
  F vii Doreen Winifred Houlston was born in 1947.
  M viii Keith Leonard Houlston was born in 1952.

Thomas Herbert Wood [Parents] was born on 15 Apr 1912. He died on 22 Aug 1980 in Scawton. He was buried in Memorials to him and Alice at Scawton Churchyard. He married Alice Elizabeth Brown on 23 May 1936 in Scawton, North Yorkshire.

Alice Elizabeth Brown [Parents] was born on 22 Aug 1911. She died on 20 Feb 1993 in Scawton. She married Thomas Herbert Wood on 23 May 1936 in Scawton, North Yorkshire.

They had the following children:

  F i Shirley Wood was born on 1 Nov 1936.
  F ii Dorothy Wood was born in 1938 in Prospect Farm. She died in 1938 in Prospect Farm aged 2 months. She was buried on 5 Feb 1938 in Died aged 2 month's buried in Scawton Churchyard with Heather.
  M iii Brian Wood was born on 24 Jul 1939.

Albert Ernest Anderson [Parents] was born in 1900. He died on 3 Mar 1976 in Scawton. He married Sarah Annie Wood on 28 Apr 1931 in Scawton, North Yorkshire. Albert was employed as in 1937 in A farmer at Hagg Hall, Scawton.

Sarah Annie Wood [Parents] was born on 13 May 1903. She died on 22 Dec 1991. She married Albert Ernest Anderson on 28 Apr 1931 in Scawton, North Yorkshire. Sarah was employed as in 1937 in She did Bed and Breakfast at Hagg Hall alongside Albert's f.

They had the following children:

  M i Stephen Malcolm Houlston was born in 1938. Stephen was adopted in 1950 in aged 12 and changed his name to Anderson.

William Bielby [Parents] was born in 1888. He married Lilian Wood on 4 Oct 1924 in Scawton, North Yorkshire. William resided in 1924 in Living at High Moor House, Hambleton at time of marriage.

Lilian Wood [Parents] was born on 27 Feb 1899 in Old Byland. She died in 1980 in Aged 81. She married William Bielby on 4 Oct 1924 in Scawton, North Yorkshire. Lilian was counted in a census in 1901 in At Old Byland with Mum and Dad, aged 2.

They had the following children:

  F i Gladys Doreen Bielby was born on 4 Jan 1925.

Harry Anderson.

He had the following children:

  M i Albert Ernest Anderson was born in 1900. He died on 3 Mar 1976.

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