Gosforth Genealogical Records

Gosforth Birth & Baptism Records

England & Wales Birth Index (1837-2006)

An index to births registered throughout England & Wales. Provides a reference to order copies of birth certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

Gosforth Baptism Records (1571-1837)

A printed register documenting the baptism of people in and around Gosforth. They list parents' names - their occupations, residence and sometimes other details.

Cumbria Birth Index (1837-2009)

A growing index of births registered in the region. Records include a reference to the sub-registration district, making it easier to order the correct certificate.

British Birth and Baptism Records (1400-2010)

A collection of indexes and transcripts of birth and baptism records that cover over 250 million people. Includes digital images of many records.

FreeBMD Births (1837-1957)

An index to births registered at the central authority for England & Wales. The index provides the area where the birth was registered, mother's maiden name from September 1911 and a reference to order a birth certificate.

Gosforth Marriage & Divorce Records

England & Wales Marriage Index (1837-2008)

An index to marriages registered throughout England & Wales. This is the only national marriage index that allows you to search by both spouse's names. Provides a reference to order copies of marriage certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

Gosforth Marriage Records (1571-1837)

A printed book recording marriages solemnised at Gosforth between 1571 AND 1837. Details may include residence, marital status and witnesses.

Cumbria Marriage Index (1837-2009)

A growing index of marriages registered in the region. Records include a reference to the sub-registration district, making it easier to order the correct certificate.

Quaker Marriages in Cumberland (1772-1910)

Marriages recorded in the register of the meetinghouse at Beckfoot. Most records list the name of both parents.

British Marriage Records (1392-2011)

A collection of indexes and transcripts of marriage records that cover over 160 million people. Includes digital images of many records.

Gosforth Death & Burial Records

England & Wales Death Index (1837-2006)

An index to deaths registered throughout England & Wales. Provides a reference to order copies of death certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

Gosforth Burial Records (1571-1837)

A book containing a transcription of the burial registers of Gosforth. Burials are the primary source for death documentation before 1837. They may record the date and or death of the deceased, their age, residence, name of a relations and more.

Cumbria Death Index (1837-2009)

A growing index of deaths registered in the region. Records include a reference to the sub-registration district, making it easier to order the correct certificate.

Deceased Online (1629-Present)

Images of millions of pages from cemetery and crematoria registers, photographs of memorials, cemetery plans and more. Records can be search by a name index.

British Death and Burial Records (1379-2014)

A collection of indexes and transcripts of death and burial records that cover over 140 million people. Includes digital images of many records.

Gosforth Census & Population Lists

1939 Register (1939)

An index to and digital images of records that detail 40 million civilians in England and Wales. Records list name, date of birth, address, marital status, occupation and details of trade or profession.

England, Wales, IoM & Channel Islands 1911 Census (1911)

The 1911 census provides details on an individual's age, residence, place of birth, relations and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows searches on for multiple metrics including occupation and residence.

Cumberland Lay Subsidy (1332-1333)

A tax levied on the wealthier inhabitants of Cumberland.

1901 British Census (1901)

The 1901 census provides details on an individual's age, residence, place of birth, relations and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows searches on for multiple metrics including occupation and residence.

1891 British Census (1891)

The 1891 census provides details on an individual's age, residence, place of birth, relations and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows searches on for multiple metrics including occupation and residence.

Newspapers Covering Gosforth

Soulby's Ulverston Advertiser (1848-1862)

A newspaper recording on (among other topics) births, marriages & deaths, sports, shows, shipping and business news in the Ulverston area.

Northern Echo (1870-1900)

Britain's most popular provincial newspaper, covering local & national news, family announcements, government & local proceedings and more.

Cumberland & Westmorland Newspaper Transcriptions (1781-1959)

A collection of transcribed extracts, particularly BMD columns, from over 20 newspapers.

Furness Railway Magazine Index (1921-1923)

An index to personal notices in a railway employee magazine.

The Daily Herald (1926)

A London newspaper that later became The Sun.

Gosforth Wills & Probate Records

England & Wales National Probate Calendar (1858-1966)

Searchable index and original images of over 12.5 million probates and administrations granted by civil registries. Entries usually include the testator's name, date of death, date of probate and registry. Names of relations may be given.

York Peculiar Probate Records (1383-1883)

Digital images, indexed by testor's name, of 28,716 wills, administrations, inventories and other probate documents. The records can shed light on an individual’s relations, possessions, land holdings, legal agreements and more. They cover various jurisdictions throughout the north of England.

Cumbria Will and Probate Index (1751-1941)

An index to wills, administrations and inventories proved by the Diocese of Durham and Carlisle District Probate Registry. The index provides a reference, which can be used to view original documents.

York Prerogative & Exchequer Court Probate Index (1688-1858)

An index to 263,822 wills, administrations and other probate documents proved by an ecclesiastical court in York. The index included the testor's name, residence, year of probate, type of document and reference to order copies of the referenced document(s.).

York Prerogative & Exchequer Court Probate Index (1267-1500)

An index to 10,195 wills, administrations and other probate documents proved by an ecclesiastical court in York. The index included the testor's name, residence, occupation, will & probate year, language, type of document and reference to order copies of the referenced document(s.).

Gosforth Immigration & Travel Records

Passenger Lists Leaving UK (1890-1960)

A name index connected to original images of passenger lists recording people travelling from Britain to destinations outside Europe. Records may detail a passenger's age or date of birth, residence, occupation, destination and more.

UK Incoming Passenger Lists (1878-1960)

A full index of passenger lists for vessels arriving in the UK linked to original images. Does not include lists from vessels sailing from European ports. Early entries can be brief, but later entries may include dates of births, occupations, home addresses and more. Useful for documenting immigration.

Victoria Assisted & Unassisted Passenger Lists (1839-1923)

An index to and images of documents recording over 1.65 million passengers who arrived in Victoria, Australia, including passengers whose voyage was paid for by others.

Alien Arrivals in England (1810-1869)

Details on over 600,000 non-British citizens arriving in England. Often includes age and professions. Useful for discerning the origin of immigrants.

17th Century British Emigrants to the U.S. (1600-1700)

Details on thousands of 17th century British immigrants to the U.S., detailing their origins and nature of their immigration.

Gosforth Military Records

Prisoners of War of British Army (1939-1945)

A searchable list of over 100,000 British Army POWs. Records contains details on the captured, their military career and where they were held prisoner.

British Prisoners of World War II (1939-1945)

Details on around 165,000 men serving in the British Army, Navy and Air Force who were held as prisoners during WWII.

British Army WWI Medal Rolls (1914-1920)

Index and original images of over 5 million medal index cards for British soldiers It can be searched by individual's name, Coprs, Unit and Regiment. Due to the loss of many WWI service records, this is the most complete source for British WWI soldiers

British Army WWI Service Records (1914-1920)

This rich collection contains contains records for 1.9 million non-commissioned officers and other ranks who fought in WWI. Due to bomb damage in WWI, around 60% of service records were lost. Documents cover: enlistment, medical status, injuries, conduct, awards and discharge. A great deal of genealogical and biographical documentation can be found in these documents, including details on entire families, physical descriptions and place of birth.

Silver War Badges (1914-1920)

An index to nearly 900,000 military personnel who were awarded the Silver War Badge for sustaining injures. Records include rank, regimental number, unit, dates of enlistment and discharge, and reason for discharge.

Register & Records of Holm Cultram (1150-1400)

The cartulary and other records of the important Cistercian house of Holm Cultram. The records cover many places in Cumberland.

Home Office Prison Calendars (1868-1929)

Records of over 300,000 prisoners held by quarter sessions in England & Wales. Records may contain age, occupation, criminal history, offence and trial proceedings.

Central Criminal Court After-trial Calendars (1855-1931)

Over 175,000 records detailing prisoner's alleged offences and the outcome of their trial. Contains genealogical information.

England & Wales Electoral Registers (1832-1932)

Digital images of ledgers recording those registered to vote, searchable by an index of 220 million names. Entries list name, address, qualification to vote, description of property and sometimes age and occupation.

Prison Hulk Registers (1802-1849)

From the late 18th century many prisoners in Britain were kept on decommissioned ships known as hulks. This collection contains nearly 50 years of registers for various ships. Details given include: prisoner's name, date received, age, year of birth and conviction details.

Gosforth Taxation Records

Cumberland Lay Subsidy (1332-1333)

A tax levied on the wealthier inhabitants of Cumberland.

Tithe Apportionments (1836-1856)

An index to 11,000,000 parcels of land and property, connected to digital images of registers that record their owner, occupier, description, agricultural use, size and rateable value.

Land Tax Redemption (1798-1811)

This vital collection details almost 1.2 million properties eligible for land tax. Records include the name of the landowner, occupier, amount assessed and sometimes the name and/or description of the property. It is a useful starting point for locating relevant estate records and establishing the succession of tenancies and freehold. Most records cover 1798, but some extend up to 1811.

Duties Paid for Apprentices' Indentures (1710-1811)

An index linked to original images of registers recording apprenticeship indentures. Details are given on the trade and nature of apprenticeship. Many records list the parents of the apprentice.

Red Book of the Exchequer (1066-1230)

A compilation of records from the Court of the Exchequer primarily dealing with taxes and land. These records are in Latin.

Gosforth Land & Property Records

Register & Records of Holm Cultram (1150-1400)

The cartulary and other records of the important Cistercian house of Holm Cultram. The records cover many places in Cumberland.

Tithe Apportionments (1836-1856)

An index to 11,000,000 parcels of land and property, connected to digital images of registers that record their owner, occupier, description, agricultural use, size and rateable value.

Land Tax Redemption (1798-1811)

This vital collection details almost 1.2 million properties eligible for land tax. Records include the name of the landowner, occupier, amount assessed and sometimes the name and/or description of the property. It is a useful starting point for locating relevant estate records and establishing the succession of tenancies and freehold. Most records cover 1798, but some extend up to 1811.

UK Poll Books and Electoral Rolls (1538-1893)

Poll books record the names of voters and the direction of their vote. Until 1872 only landholders could vote, so not everyone will be listed. Useful for discerning an ancestor's political leanings and landholdings. The collection is supplemented with other records relating to the vote.

Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem (1236-1291)

Abstracts of records detailing the estates and families of deceased tenants from the reigns of Henry III and Edward I.

Gosforth Directories & Gazetteers

Kelly's Cumberland & Westmorland Directory (1929)

A directory of settlements in Cumberland & Westmorland detailing their history, agriculture, topography, economy and leading commercial, professional and private residents.

Kelly's Directory of Cumberland (1929)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key contemporary and historical facts. Each place has a list of residents and businesses. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions.

Kelly's Directory of Cumberland (1925)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key contemporary and historical facts. Each place has a list of residents and businesses. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions.

Kelly's Directory of Cumberland (1921)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key contemporary and historical facts. Each place has a list of residents and businesses. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions.

Kelly's Directory of Cumberland & Westmorland (1914)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key contemporary and historical facts. Each place has a list of residents and businesses. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions.

Gosforth Cemeteries

Deceased Online (1629-Present)

Images of millions of pages from cemetery and crematoria registers, photographs of memorials, cemetery plans and more. Records can be search by a name index.

Billion Graves (1200-Present)

Photographs and transcriptions of millions of gravestones from cemeteries around the world.

Mausolea and Monuments (1500-Present)

Profiles of several hundred mausolea found in the British Isles.

Maritime Memorials (1588-1950)

Several thousand transcribed memorials remembering those connected with the nautical occupations.

Rail & Canal Photographs Catalog (1880-1970)

A searchable database of photographs relating to railways and canals in Britain.

Gosforth Obituaries

iAnnounce Obituaries (2006-Present)

The UKs largest repository of obituaries, containing millions of searchable notices.

United Kingdom and Ireland Obituary Collection (1882-Present)

A growing collection currently containing over 425,000 abstracts of obituaries with reference to the location of the full obituary.

Quakers Annual Monitor (1847-1848)

A collection of 364 obituaries of Quakers from the British Isles. The volume was published in 1849 and includes obituaries of those who died in late 1847 through 1848.

Musgrave's Obituaries (1421-1800)

This transcribed and searchable work by Sir William Musgrave contains 10,000s of brief obituaries. The work is a reference point for other works containing information on an individual.

British Medical Journal (1849-Present)

A text index and digital images of all editions of a journal containing medical articles and obituaries of medical practitioners.

Gosforth Histories & Books

Gosforth History (1628-1833)

A short history of Gosforth, including contemporary photographs and a map.

Cumbria Image Bank (1870-2000)

A collection of thousands of images, largely postcards and photographs of the former counties of Westmorland and Cumberland.

Photographs of Cumbria (1865-2009)

A large collection of photographs depicting the counties of Cumberland and Westmorland, arranged by place.

Cumbria Gazetteer (1845-1851)

Detailed descriptions of Cumbria parishes from Mannix & Whellan, History, Gazetteer and Directory of Cumberland and Westmorland.

The Ejected Cumberland & Westmorland (1660-1662)

A history of a period when ministers who did not conform to the Common Book of Prayer were ejected from their positions. This after a period of religious tolerance under Cromwell. The book also includes biographies of the several hundred ejected ministers.

Gosforth School & Education Records

National School Admission & Log Books (1870-1914)

A name index connected to digital images of registers recording millions of children educated in schools operated by the National Society for Promoting Religious Education. Records contain a variety of information including genealogical details, education history, illnesses, exam result, fathers occupation and more.

Teacher's Registration Council Registers (1870-1948)

A name index linked to original images of registers recording the education and careers of teachers in England & Wales.

Oxford University Alumni (1500-1886)

A name index linked to original images of short biographies for over 120,000 Oxford University students. This is a particularly useful source for tracing the ancestry of the landed gentry.

Cambridge University Alumni (1261-1900)

A transcript of a vast scholarly work briefly chronicling the heritage, education and careers of over 150,000 Cambridge University students. This is a particularly useful source for tracing the ancestry of the landed gentry.

Cambridge Alumni Database (1198-1910)

A searchable database containing over 90,000 note-form biographies for students of Cambridge University.

Gosforth Occupation & Business Records

Industrial History of Cumbria (1500-1950)

An extensive website detailing over forty different industries connected with the former counties of Westmorland and Cumberland.

Collieries of The North (1869-1991)

Profiles of collieries in the north of England, with employment statistics, profiles of those who died in the mines and photographs.

Cumbria Railway Images (1940-1980)

Over 1,000 photographs relating to railways in the former counties of Westmorland and Cumbria.

Cumbria Railway Employees (1821-1929)

An index to records detailing hundreds of railway employees in Westmorland and Cumberland.

Northern Mining Disasters (1705-1975)

Reports of mining distastes, includes lists of the deceased and photographs of monuments.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Gosforth

Cumberland & Westmorland Heraldic Visitation (1666)

Pedigrees of gentry families from Cumberland and Westmorland. Also describes their coats of arms.

Victoria County History: Cumberland (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

Cumberland Quakers (1634-1740)

Biographic and genealogical information of early Quakers in Cumberland.

British & Irish Royal & Noble Genealogies (491-1603)

Extensive and impeccably sourced genealogies for British, Irish & Manx royalty and nobility. Scroll down to 'British Isles' for relevant sections.

FamilySearch Community Trees (6000 BC-Present)

A searchable database of linked genealogies compiled from thousands of reputable and not-so-reputable sources. Contains many details on European gentry & nobility, but covers many countries outside Europe and people from all walks of life.

Gosforth Royalty, Nobility & Heraldry Records

Cumberland & Westmorland Heraldic Visitation (1666)

Pedigrees of gentry families from Cumberland and Westmorland. Also describes their coats of arms.

Victoria County History: Cumberland (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

British & Irish Royal & Noble Genealogies (491-1603)

Extensive and impeccably sourced genealogies for British, Irish & Manx royalty and nobility. Scroll down to 'British Isles' for relevant sections.

FamilySearch Community Trees (6000 BC-Present)

A searchable database of linked genealogies compiled from thousands of reputable and not-so-reputable sources. Contains many details on European gentry & nobility, but covers many countries outside Europe and people from all walks of life.

Visitation of England and Wales (1700-1899)

Over 600 pedigrees for English and Welsh families who had a right to bear a coat of arms.

Gosforth Church Records

Gosforth Parish Registers (1571-1837)

A book of transcriptions from the baptism, marriage and burial registers of Gosforth covering the years 1571 to 1837. These records are the primary source of birth, marriage and death documentation for people living in and around Gosforth before 1837.

The Ejected Cumberland & Westmorland (1660-1662)

A history of a period when ministers who did not conform to the Common Book of Prayer were ejected from their positions. This after a period of religious tolerance under Cromwell. The book also includes biographies of the several hundred ejected ministers.

Churches of Cumberland and Westmorland (600 BC-1910)

Historical and architectural dictionary to churches in the two counties. Contains numerous sketches of church features.

Cumbria Church Histories (651-Present)

Histories and photographs of churches in Cumbria and the Lake District.

England Parish Registers (1914-2013)

Documentation for those baptised, married and buried at England. Parish registers can assist tracing a family back numerous generations.

Biographical Directories Covering Gosforth

The Ejected Cumberland & Westmorland (1660-1662)

A history of a period when ministers who did not conform to the Common Book of Prayer were ejected from their positions. This after a period of religious tolerance under Cromwell. The book also includes biographies of the several hundred ejected ministers.

Cumberland and Westmorland M.P.'s (1660-1867)

A history of Cumberland and Westmorland's influence and affairs in Westminster. Also contains short biographies of the counties' members of Parliament.

Who's Who in Northern Mining (1852-1910)

Abstract biographies of people connected with mining in the North of England.

Debrett's Peerage (1923)

A searchable book, listing pedigrees of titled families and biographies of their members.

Dod's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage of Britian (1902)

A book containing genealogies and biographies of Britain's titled families.

Gosforth Maps

Cumberland and Westmorland Parish Map (1851)

A map delineating Church of England parishes in the two counties.

Guides to the Lakes (1576-1865)

A collection of maps and descriptions of the counties of Cumberland and Westmorland – their settlements and features.

Maps of Cumberland (1608-1897)

A collection of digitalised maps covering the county.

Maps of Cumbria (1307-1899)

Several maps depicting parts of Cumbria.

Collery Maps of The North (1807-1951)

A number of maps of northern England with the locations of collieries plotted.

Gosforth Reference Works

Cumbrian Manorial Records (2008)

Two guides for locating and using manorial records for family and property history.

England Research Guide (1538-Present)

A beginner’s guide to researching ancestry in England.

Parish Register Abstract (1538-1812)

Compiled in 1831, this book details the coverage and condition of parish registers in England & Wales.

Building History Research Guide (1066-Present)

A comprehensive guide to researching the history of buildings in the British Isles.

Surname Origins (1790-1911)

A service that provides advanced and custom surname maps for the British Isles and the US.

Historical Description

GOSFORTH is a parish, township and large village, on the river Bleng, with a station at Seascale, 3 miles west of the village, on the Furness railway; the village is 5 miles west of Wastwater Lake, 6 south of Egremont, 5 north, of Ravenglass, 12 south of Whitehaven, 16 north-west of Broughton (Lancs.), and 23 south-west of Keswick, in the Western division of the county, ward and petty sessional division of Allerdale-above-Derwent, Whitehaven union and county court district, rural deanery of Gosforth, archdeaconry of Furness and diocese of Carlisle. The church of St. Mary is an edifice of stone in the Norman and later styles, consisting of chancel, nave, north transept, vestry, west porch, and a turret bearing the date 1654, and containing three bells, one of which, ornamented in relief with figures of monsters, and inscriptions in Chinese, was brought away from the Anunghry fort on the Canton, river, on its capture by the late Captain Sir Humphrey le Fleming Senhouse K.C.H., C.B., R.N. and was presented to the church in 1844 by Lady Senhouse; the other two bells were purchased by the parish in 1834. The chancel is separated from the nave by an arch, apparently of the 14th century, carried on Norman piers with grotesquely designed caps; the stained east window was presented in 1883 by Colonel Windsor Parker and his sisters, and there are others, including one given in 1855 by Mrs. Gordon, of St. Michael’s, near Tenterden, Kent; another, given in 1877 by Mr. A. B. Steward, of Newton Manor, and one by Mrs. Arundel Barker in memory of her husband; the pulpit of oak, and the font, a gift from Rear-Admiral Francis Scott C.B. of Harecroft, were set up in 1858; there are mural monuments to Sir H. le F. Senhouse, previously mentioned, and to the Parker family. The church underwent some alterations in 1654, and in 1789 others of a more extensive character were carried, out, involving the destruction of a large part of the ancient work; about 1820 galleries were erected, and in 1828 a barrel organ was given by Mrs. W. Senhouse; the ceiling in 1830 was decorated, with plaster ornament, and in 1843, on the opening of a built-up doorway, various carved fragments of interest were recovered; the north transept, together with a newel staircase in a spired turret, were erected in 1858, art a cost of £600; and the chancel at the same time restored and reseated at a further cost of £400; in 1877—9 the nave was reseated, an organ chamber constructed, the windows on the south side remodelled, and heating apparatus introduced, at a total expense of £590, raised by subscription; at the same time a new communion table and lectern were provided, and benches for the children furnished at the sole cost of Miss Catherine Elizabeth Parker, and an organ was purchased for a sum of £200; in the course of the work traces of wall-painting were met with about the nave windows: the church is now (1896) undergoing restoration at an estimated cost of £2,000, under the direction of Mr. C. J. Ferguson, architect, of Carlisle; during the progress of the work, a copied tombstone and several grave slabs bearing crosses, and dating from the 12th and 13th centuries, have been dug up, and the ancient north doorway uncovered: there are 500 sittings. The churchyard, enlarged in 1864, and again in 1893, has been planted with a variety of choice shrubs and evergreens and is well kept; the rectory house, nearly adjoining, is a pleasant residence, built in 1880 at a cost of £2,100, and affords a fine view of the surrounding country. The register dates from the year 1571. The living is a rectory, net yearly value £195, with residence, in the gift of the Earl of Lonsdale, and held since 1895 by the Rev. Rees Keene M.A. of Jesus College, Oxford. There is a Wesleyan chapel, built in 1874, and licensed for marriages in 1881. The library and reading-room was established in 1860 by Lieut.-Col. Arundell Barker, and has a library of 900 volumes. The chief relic of antiquity in the parish is the far-famed Runic cross, a monolith of red sandstone, and nearly 15 feet in height; the carving on its shaft may be read in the light of Scandinavian mythology, but it most probably refers symbolically or allegorically to the Catholic Faith of Christianity; a feature of much smaller interest is a cork tree in the Rectory meadow, said to be the most northerly one in the British Isles. Mr. Isaac Hartley by deed of gift, about the year 1850, gave the sum of £200, invested in tonnage dues securities; of the interest, amounting to £8 yearly, £4 is distributed to the poor, and the other £4 is applied towards the education of children of poor parents. There is also a sum of about £35 11s. in Consols, given by a donor unknown; the interest, about £1 1s. is distributed in money. Gosforth Hall, near the church, and now occupied as a farm dwelling, was originally built in the reign of Charles II. by Robert and Isabel Copley; it subsequently passed, to the Poole family, and was transferred by them to the family of Rogers, from whom it descended to the late Admiral Scott, then to Mr. John Tyson, and is now (1896) the property of J. S. Ainsworth esq. J.P. of Harecroft; of the ancient house, the greater part is still extant, but 15 of the original windows are built up. On the north side of the church, in a field still called “Chapel Croft,” is the site of what tradition says was once an ancient chapel, some stones of which were scattered about within memory. Close to the site is a well or spring called “Holy Well.” Two annual fairs are held at Boonwood for the sale of cattle, on the 25th of April and the 18th of October, but owing to the increase of auction marts these are now of little importance. Hiring fairs for servants are held at Gosforth at Whitsuntide and Martinmas. Lord Leconfield is lord paramount of the manors of Gosforth and Boonwood, C. R. Fletcher Lutwidge esq. of Holmbrook Hall, is lord of the manor of High and Low Bolton, and W. Falcon esq. of the manor of Sea Scale and Newton. The principal landowners are Sir Thomas Brocklebank bart. of Irton, Messrs. S. & J. Lindow, of Cleator, W. Falcon esq. C. R. F. Lutwidge esq. Dr. C. A. Parker, J. S. Ainsworth esq. and Messrs. James Gaitskell, T. Poole, J. Sherwen and Mrs. Sherwen. The soil consists chiefly of a light Ted sand, with an abundance of freestone, but no coal or limestone is met with here; subsoil, gravel and light loam. The principal crops are wheat, oats, barley and potatoes. The area is 8,229 acres of land, 28 of water and 191 of foreshore; rateable value, £9,723; the population in 1891 was 1,327.

The High School, Gosforth, is now used for the purposes of technical instruction only.

Parish School, Gosforth, erected in 1873, and enlarged in 1886, by Sir Thomas Brocklebank bart. for 140 mixed & 60 infants; average attendance, 100 mixed & 45 infants.

Kelly's Directory of Cumberland (1897)

Most Common Surnames in Gosforth

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Allerdale Above Derwent Ward
1Tyson621:209.30%42
2Steele331:378.42%99
3Jackson311:401.59%12
4Wilson291:420.87%3
4Singleton291:4220.42%309
6Benn241:5116.67%304
7Mossop231:534.87%73
8Dixon221:561.16%14
9Nicholson211:581.43%17
9Porter211:587.14%136
11Robinson191:650.77%7
12Taylor181:681.74%24
12Sewell181:682.99%48
14Watson171:720.95%16
14Armstrong171:720.61%5
16Sherwen151:8216.48%480
17Brown141:880.67%10
18Williamson131:942.20%50
18Plummer131:9425.00%778
20Braithwaite121:1025.24%191
21Smith111:1120.42%6
21Hartley111:1123.62%131
21Johnstone111:1121.83%49
21Park111:1121.89%51
21Birkett111:1122.42%81
21Brockbank111:11210.58%420
27Bell101:1230.28%2
27Burrows101:12315.87%650
27Dickinson101:1232.51%96
27Herbert101:12310.42%462
31Thompson91:1360.31%4
31Moore91:1361.29%41
31Parker91:1361.28%40
31Sanderson91:1361.94%75
31Grice91:13614.52%661
31Irwin91:1367.14%342
31Postlethwaite91:1365.06%246
31Stainton91:13610.23%495
31Southward91:1363.63%173
31Gunson91:1368.41%400
31Muncaster91:13611.69%552
42Cook81:1532.42%119
42Barnes81:1531.11%39
42Dawson81:1531.71%74
42Leach81:1538.42%467
42Ashley81:15333.33%1,423
42Dodgson81:1538.16%453
42Simm81:15317.39%855
42Roan81:15342.11%1,660
50Wright71:1751.09%45
50Shepherd71:1752.44%138
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