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We have a hose called The Harding and a number of Hardings in Census and Church records. I will be in touch

Descendant of William Harding (b1844) and his wife Dorothy Sturdy. John Mayman Harding was a farmer who had insolvency proceedings taken out against him in 1882. Any info. regarding Hardings and Sturdys would be helpful.

Descendant of William Harding b 1844, who married Dorothy Sturdy - one brother was, I believe, John Mayman Harding who was the subject of insolvency proceedings in 1882. Sons of William Harding were Thomas, William Ashton and Garbutt Mayman and John Harding. John Harding and his wife, Sarah Leek emigrated to America in 1907/8 with a young daughter Dorothy. Any information about Hardings and Sturdys and Leeks would be gratefully received.

Robert I have sent you a mail, lots of info on all four families.

Descendant of Robert Shepherd (1795-1867), son of Robert Shepherd and Rachel Thorpe (his 2nd wife) and of his wife & cousin, Ann Shepherd (1801-1858), daughter of John Shepherd and Susanna Scoresby. Robert & Ann migrated to South Australia in 1843. I am interested in contactb with persons with ancestors of surnames Shepherd, Thorpe, Lownsbrough and Dobson from Appleton le Moors (and other places in Lastingham parish).

Descendant of Robert Shepherd (1795-1867), son of Robert Shepherd and Rachel Thorpe (his 2nd wife) and of his wife & cousin, Ann Shepherd (1801-1858), daughter of John Shepherd and Susanna Scoresby. Robert & Ann migrated to South Australia in 1843. I am interested in contactb with persons with ancestors of surnames Shepherd, Thorpe, Lownsbrough and Dobson from Appleton le Moors (and other places in Lastingham parish).

Thanks for that Frederick I have sent you and email

Desendent of Robert Shepherd B 1771 Appleton-le-moors & Ann Harding B 1774 Lastingham. Their son Harding came to Canada approx 1834

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