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Post by westerdale news on Feb 5, 2006 22:16:58 GMT 1
The website gets a steady stream of enquiries from people wanting information about ancestors from the area. These enquiries are interesting but I think the best way to get useful repsonses may be from posting your query in this thread so a large number of visitors may be able to share information! It would be nice to have any other information you already have about your family links with the area even if it's just remembered stories from Grandparents for example.  |
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Post by Malcolm Barker on May 28, 2008 12:57:28 GMT 1
I've traced my Family back to Westerdale in the 18th Century. William BARKER (Yeoman/Farmer) had a son in 1771 RICHARD BARKER, who later moved from the area to North Shields to become a Solicitor around 1800.
I would really like to find out more about the Barker family in Westerdale, and plan to visit in June 2008 - any help appreciated - please e-mail me at barker_m@btconnect.com
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Post by Malcolm Barker on Jul 29, 2008 17:27:56 GMT 1
The Barkers family occupied New House Farm and Hill House Farm, I believe possibly over a number of generations up to the late 19th century - it would be nice to know if anyone has any information about these 2 locations, and/or indeed if any 'Barkers' are still resident in the village. Apologies if I am intruding on your website.
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Post by westerdale news on Aug 4, 2008 22:15:24 GMT 1
That's interesting Malcolm. I don't believe any Barkers live in Westerdale now, the two farms mentioned face each other across Stockdale Beck. New House Farm had become rather derelict after being unoccupied for many years, but considerable work has been done to the house recently. It has a new roof an is weathertight again thank goodness. Hill House Farm is still part of a working farm but there is a holiday let there too - www.eskvalley.com/hillhouse/index.html |
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Post by Malcolm Barker on Oct 24, 2011 20:44:48 GMT 1
Living in the West of Scotland.... I wonder if someone local to the village would be so kind to assist me in my family history research?. I would like to obtain digital photos of all the BARKER family graves in Christ Church. I would be more than happy to reimburse cost for time spent etc.
Thank you!! e-mail : barker_m@btconnect.com
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Post by Jill Westerdale on Aug 4, 2012 14:39:12 GMT 1
My family is definately from this town, my Uncles have been here. Someday I will come there and see where my ancestors originated. I would love to meet some Westerdale's from there. I live in Michigan and there are many Westerdale's all over the U.S. See you someday soon!
- Jill Westerdale Martin
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Post by Jill A Westerdale on Aug 4, 2012 19:56:46 GMT 1
My family is definitely from this town, my Uncles have visited this beautiful quaint town. Someday I will come there and see where my ancestors originated and soak up the beauty of the Moors along the ocean. I would love to meet some Westerdale's from there. I live in Michigan and there are many Westerdale's all over the United States. Hope to See you someday soon! I have a facebook page titled -The Westerdale Clan. Please feel free to join!
- Jill Westerdale |
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Post by Jill A Westerdale on Aug 4, 2012 20:05:43 GMT 1
Are there any Westerdale's in this town? Would love to hear from you..
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Post by westerdale news on Oct 8, 2012 9:30:36 GMT 1
Hi Jill, for whatever reason it seems to be unusual as a surname locally, in fact I don't know of any 'Westerdale' families here.
It may well be that the name became adopted principally after leaving of course?
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Post by David Westerdale on Jun 21, 2014 23:32:28 GMT 1
I don't believe that our surname was adopted from the village after leaving for the states. I do know that we retained the name from before the immigration as well as having at least one account of a confirmed ancestor, Sir John Westerdale, who live in Yorkshire some time ago.
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Post by David Westerdale on Jun 21, 2014 23:33:41 GMT 1
*lived
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