Stokesley Genealogical Records

Stokesley 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.

Stokesley Baptisms (1654-1837)

Digital images of baptism registers, searchable by a name index. They essentially record births, but may also include places of residence and occupations.

Stokesley Baptisms (BTs) (1598-1865)

Digital images of baptism registers, searchable by a name index. These records detail relationships between parents and their children and may detail where they lived and how they made a living.

Westerdale Baptisms (1561-1851)

Digital images of baptism registers, searchable by a name index. They list parents' names - their occupations, residence and sometimes other details.

Stokesley Baptism Registers (1751-1837)

Records of baptism for people born in and around Stokesley between 1751 and 1837. Details include child's name, parents' names and dates of birth and/or baptism.

Stokesley 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.

Stokesley Marriages (1654-1929)

Digital images of marriage registers, searchable by a name index. They are the primary marriage document before 1837. They typically record residence and marital status, though may contain age, father's name and other details.

Stokesley Marriages (BTs) (1598-1837)

Details on those who were married at the church between 1598 and 1837. Information given usually includes abode and marital status. After April 1837 father's names and ages are recorded.

Westerdale Marriages (1591-1926)

Digital images of marriage registers, searchable by a name index. Details may include residence, marital status, parents' names and witnesses.

Westerdale Banns (1754-1812)

Banns registers list the names of people who intended to marry by the system of calling banns, in which the bride and groom's name were called for three weeks at church. At these callings objections could be made to a marriage. They record the bride and groom's parish of residence.

Stokesley 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.

Stokesley Burials (1792-1812)

A name index linked to digital images of the burial registers of the church. Records document an individual's date of death and/or burial, age and residence. Some records may contain the names of relations, cause of death and more.

Westerdale Burials (1666-1812)

Digital images of burial registers, searchable by a name index. They are the primary source documenting deaths before 1837, though are useful to the present. Details given may include the deceased's name, residence, age, names of relations, cause of death and more.

Stokesley Burials (BTs) (1598-1865)

A name index linked to digital images of the burial registers of the church. Records document an individual's date of death and/or burial, age and residence. Some records may contain the names of relations, cause of death and more.

Stokesley Burial Records (1571-1750)

A searchable transcription of the burial registers of Stokesley. Burials are the primary source for pre-1837 death documentation. They may record the date and or death of the deceased, their age, residence, name of a relations and more.

Stokesley 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.

Yorkshire Lay Subsidy (1301)

A tax on the county's wealthier residents, ordered by wapentake or liberty and settlement.

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 Stokesley

Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough (1870-1900)

This fully searchable newspaper will provide a rich variety of information about the people and places of the Middlesbrough district. Includes family announcements.

Yorkshire Evening Post (1890-1903)

This fully searchable newspaper will provide a rich variety of information about the people and places of the Yorkshire district. Includes family announcements.

Northern Echo (1870-1900)

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

The Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer (1866-1953)

An illustrated, conservative newspaper with a national focus.

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer (1866-1953)

A regional newspaper including news from the Yorkshire area, family announcements, business notices, advertisements, legal & governmental proceedings and more.

Stokesley 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.

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.).

Derbyshire Will Index (1858-1928)

An index to wills, proved by the Derby Probate Registry. Index includes name, residence and year of probate. Contains entries for Yorkshire, Cheshire, Lancashire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and other counties.

Stokesley 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.

Stokesley Military Records

The History of the North York Militia (1650-1900)

A history of the militia, supplemented by lists of its officers.

19th Foot Regiment (North Riding) Historical Records (1688-1844)

A general history of the regiment, including biographies of its colonels.

North East War Memorials (1882-1951)

An inventory of memorials commemorating those who served and died in military conflicts.

North-East Diary (1939-1945)

A chronicle of happenings in the counties of Northumberland, Durham and Yorkshire relating to the war in Europe. Contains much detail on ship building.

Roll of Officers of the York and Lancaster Regiment (1756-1884)

Lists of officers by rank, regiment and name.

Yorkshire Feet of Fines (1486-1503)

Abstracts of records that detail land conveyances.

Eyre Rolls for Yorkshire (1218-1219)

Transcriptions of pleas brought before a court. They largely concern land disputes.

South Yorkshire Asylum Admission Records (1872-1910)

Transcripts of 17,368 admission records, including name, gender, age, occupation, date of admission, cause of insanity, outcome of incarceration, date of leaving the institution and more.

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.

Stokesley Taxation Records

Poll Book for Yorkshire (1868)

A list of those who voted in the election, stating their residence and for who they voted.

Poll Book for Yorkshire (1807)

A list of those who voted in the election, stating their residence and for who they voted.

Poll Book for Yorkshire (1741)

A list of those who voted in the election, stating their residence and for who they voted.

Lincolnshire Domesday & Lindsey Survey (1066-1118)

A transcription of the Lincolnshire section of the Domesday Book, which records land ownership, use and value in the late 11th century; and similar survey completed in 1118.

Yorkshire Lay Subsidy (1301)

A tax on the county's wealthier residents, ordered by wapentake or liberty and settlement.

Stokesley Land & Property Records

North Riding Domesday Extracts (1066)

Extracts for North Riding settlements found in the Domesday book. Includes the modern & 11th century place name, land owners and details of later history.

Poll Book for Yorkshire (1868)

A list of those who voted in the election, stating their residence and for who they voted.

Poll Book for Yorkshire (1807)

A list of those who voted in the election, stating their residence and for who they voted.

Poll Book for Yorkshire (1741)

A list of those who voted in the election, stating their residence and for who they voted.

Yorkshire Feet of Fines (1486-1503)

Abstracts of records that detail land conveyances.

Stokesley Directories & Gazetteers

Kelly's Directory of North & East Ridings (1937)

A directory of settlements in the riding detailing their history, agriculture, topography, economy and leading commercial, professional and private residents.

Kelly's Directory of North & East Ridings (1925)

A directory of the riding detailing its history, agriculture, topography, economy and leading commercial, professional and private residents.

Directory of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire (1913)

A directory outlining the history of settlements in the North and East Ridings and listing their commercial, private and professional residents.

Kelly's Directory of N & E Ridings of Yorkshire (1913)

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

Kelly's Directory of North & East Ridings (1909)

Descriptions of physical and geological landmarks, a listing of government offices and descriptions of the villages & parishes, including a list of the private Descriptions of physical and geological landmarks, a listing of government offices and descriptions of the villages & parishes, including a list of the private residents..

Stokesley Cemeteries

Westerdale Memorial Inscriptions (1711-1905)

Vital details extracted from tombstones and other monuments.

Stokesley Memorial Inscriptions (1700-1920)

An index to vital details from monuments found at the church.

Ss Peter & Paul, Stokesley MIs (1700-1980)

An index to vital details from monuments at Ss Peter & Paul, Stokesley.

North Riding Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of North Riding's most illustrious church monuments, often featuring effigies, medieval inscriptions and heraldic devices.

Yorkshire Graves Index (1408-2003)

An index to close to 150,000 names listed on gravestones in Yorkshire.

Stokesley 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.

Stokesley Histories & Books

The History and Antiquities of Cleveland (400-1846)

A history of the parishes in the Cleveland region of Yorkshire.

History of the East and North Ridings (1840)

A general history of the area and its divisions.

North Riding Domesday Extracts (1066)

Extracts for North Riding settlements found in the Domesday book. Includes the modern & 11th century place name, land owners and details of later history.

Yorkshire Domesday Records (1086)

An English translation of Yorkshire domesday records. This transcripts details the county's landowners in 1086.

Victoria County History: Yorkshire (1086-1900)

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

Stokesley 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.

Stokesley Occupation & Business Records

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.

Northern Mining Disasters (1705-1975)

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

Smuggling on the East Coast (1600-1892)

An introduction to smuggling on the east coast of England, with details of the act in various regions.

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

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

Yorkshire Rugby Union Commemoration Book (1914-1919)

A searchable book detailing the Yorkshire Rugby Football Union around the time of the Great War. Contains the names of many players and other persons associated with the sport.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Stokesley

Victoria County History: Yorkshire (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.

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.

Stokesley Royalty, Nobility & Heraldry Records

North Riding Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of North Riding's most illustrious church monuments, often featuring effigies, medieval inscriptions and heraldic devices.

Victoria County History: Yorkshire (1086-1900)

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

The Visitation of Yorkshire: 1584-5 (1000-1585)

Pedigrees compiled from a late 16th century heraldic visitation of Yorkshire. This work records the lineage, descendants and marriages of families who had a right to bear a coat of arms.

The Visitation of Yorkshire: 1612 (1000-1612)

Pedigrees compiled from a early 17th century heraldic visitation of Yorkshire. This work records the lineage, descendants and marriages of families who had a right to bear a coat of arms.

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.

Stokesley Church Records

Stokesley Parish Registers (1751-1857)

The parish registers of Stokesley provide details of births, marriages and deaths from 1751 to 1857. Parish registers can assist tracing a family as far back as 1751.

Stokesley Parish Registers (1571-1750)

The primary source of documentation for baptisms, marriages and burials before 1837, though useful to the present also.

Yorkshire Parish Registers & Bishop's Transcripts (1538-2001)

Digital images of baptism, marriage and burial registers from Church of England places of worship in Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire Confirmations (1859-1915)

Records recording teens and young adults commitment to the Christian faith.

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 Stokesley

Yorkshire Who's Who (1912)

A listing of the prominent residents of the county of Yorkshire, giving details on family, education, careers, hobbies, associations and more. Also includes details on the county's government officials, military officers, members of parliament, religious leaders and demographics.

Officers of The Green Howards (1688-1931)

Biographies of hundreds of men who served as officers in The Green Howards, an infant regiment in the King's Division. Details given include parentage, date of birth, military career and later professional career.

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.

Stokesley Maps

Maps of Yorkshire (1407-1922)

Digital images of maps covering the county.

Collery Maps of The North (1807-1951)

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

UK Popular Edition Maps (1919-1926)

Detailed maps covering much of the UK. They depict forests, mountains, larger farms, roads, railroads, towns, and more.

Ordnance Survey 1:10 Maps (1840-1890)

Maps showing settlements, features and some buildings in mainland Britain.

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.

Stokesley Reference Works

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.

British Family Mottoes (1189-Present)

A dictionary of around 9,000 mottoes for British families who had right to bear arms.

Historical Description

Stockesley, sixteen miles north-east of Allerton, is a small market and corporate town, situated near the source of the river Tees, in the fertile tract called Allertonshire, watered by the river Wiske. The town consists of one well-built street, about half a mile long.

The weekly market is on Saturdays.

The number of inhabitants is about 14, 00.

Topography of Great Britain (1829) by George Alexander Cooke

STOKESLEY is a market and union town, and the head of a county court district, with a station 1 mile south on the North Yorkshire and Cleveland section of the North Eastern railway, and is 19 miles north-by-west from Thirsk, 10 south-east from Stockton-on-Tees, 9 oath from Middlesbrough, 15 south from Redcar, 8 south-east from Yarm and 238 from London, in the Cleveland division of the Riding, West Langbaurgh division of the Cleveland liberty, petty sessional division of Langbaurgh West, rural deanery of Stokesley, archdeaconry of Cleveland and diocese of York. The town consists principally of one wide street of half a mile in length, running from east to west; many of the houses are handsome modern buildings; the shops are spacious and the streets paved and lighted with gas by a company. The river Leven, a fine trout stream, passes through a portion of the town and is crossed by a stone bridge of two arches. There is also an ancient stone bridge of one arch for foot passengers, and an iron bridge. The church of St. Peter, rebuilt in 1771, is an edifice of stone, consisting of chancel, nave and an embattled western tower containing a dock with chimes, erected in 1887, and 6 bells: the base of the tower forms a porch: in 1875 the church was restored and the old pews were removed and replaced by open benches, at a cost of £613: the stained east window is a memorial to the Hildyard family, formerly lords of the manor of Stokesley: and there is a memorial window to the Rev. Francis Digby Legard M.A. vicar 1873—83, and his wife, and a tablet to Sir Henry Marwood bart. d. 1 Nov. 1725, and his daughter, d. 1764: there are 520 sittings. The register dates from the year 1571 and includes the earlier registers of Easby. The living is a rectory, net yearly value £583, including 70 acres of glebe, with residence, in the gift of the Archbishop of York, and held since 1905 by the Rev. Robert Fisher M.A. of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, rural dean of Stokesley and rector of Seamer-in-Cleveland and surrogate. The Catholic church was erected in 1873, and is dedicated to St. Joseph. The Wesleyan chapel, erected in 1886, at a cost, with minister’s house, of £5,113, is a building in the Perpendicular style, and will seat 450 persons. There is a Congregational chapel, erected in 1819, and seating 150 persons, and a Primitive Methodist chapel. The cemetery, situated at a short distance from the town on the road to Ayton, has an area of about two acres, and a small mortuary chapel. The Town Hall, which stands in the centre of the town, was erected in 1853, solely at the expense of the late Robert Hildyard esq. and is a building of stone comprising a spacious room for the use of the magistrates and county court, an assembly room and a parish library of about 1,000 books, including theological works and books of reference: here is a full-length portrait of the founder, painted in 1854 by Sir John Watson Gordon R.A. and P.R.S.A.; the library is open from the first Monday in September till the end of April. Saturday is the market day. Fairs for cattle are held on the Saturdays before Palm and Trinity Sundays; hirings for servants are held on the two Saturdays before Martinmas and May-day. A cattle auction mart is held here every Monday, and is well attended by cattle dealers and farmers from the surrounding districts. Lady Hullock’s charity of £12 is distributed in coals and groceries each November, and Jackson’s charity of £2 is given in prizes of 5s. each to such scholars as make the best attendance at the different schools. Edward Heneage Wynne-Finch esq. B.A., J.P. is lord of the manor, and resides at the Manor House. The population of the township in 1911 was 1,624, including 8 officers and 58 inmates in the workhouse; and the acreage is 1,818; rateable value, £7,283. The ecclesiastical parish, comprises also the three townships of Great & Little Busby, part of Newby and part of Skutterskelfe; population in 1911, 1,789.

Petty sessions are held at the Town Hall every alternate Saturday at 2 p.m. The following places fere included in the Petty sessional division:-Arncliffe, Ayton Great, Ayton Little, Battersby, Broughton, Busby Great, Busby Little, Carlton, Easby, Faceby, Hutton Rudby, Ingleby Greenhow, Kildale, Kirby, Newby, Newton, Nunthorpe, Potto, Rudby, Sexhow, Skutterskelfe, Seamer, Stokesley & Whorlton.

STOKESLEY UNION

Board day, Saturday, at the Workhouse, at 1.45 p.m.

Stokesley union comprises the following places:-Ayton (Great), Ayton (Little), Bilsdale Midcable, Broughton (Great & Little), Busby (Great), Busby (Little), Carlton, Castle Leavington, Crathorne, Easby, Faceby, Hilton, Hutton, Ingleby Arncliffe, Ingleby Greenhow, Kildale, Kirkby-in-Cleveland, Kirk Leavington, Middleton-upon-Leven, Newby, Nunthorpe, Pickton Potto, Rounton (East), Rudby-in-Cleveland, Seamer, Sexhow, Skutterskelfe, Stokesley, Whorlton, Worsall (High), Worsall (Low) & Yarm. The area is 79,695 acres; rateable value at Michaelmas, 1913, £95,690; the population in 1911 was 12,113.

The Union Workhouse, situated a short distance from the town, is a plain building of red brick with stone dressings, erected in 1848, & will hold 120 (registered number) inmates.

TERRITORIAL FORCE 4th Battalion, Alexandra, Princess of Wales’s Own (Yorkshire Regiment) (C Co.), Capt. W. W. Constantine; Sergt. Thomas Chettleburgh, drill instructor.

PLACES OF WORSHIP, with times of services

St. Peter’s Church, Rev. Robert Fisher M.A. rector & rural dean; Rev. John Henry Ellis M.A. curate; 8 & 10.30 a.m. & 6 30 p.m.

Catholic Church (St. Joseph), Rev. Robert Currie; mass, 10 a.m.; daily mass, 8.30 a.m.; evening service every other Sunday 6.30.

Congregational, Rev. Herbert Marmaduke White B.A.; 2.30 & 6.30 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

Primitive Methodist, Rev. John William Middlemiss; 2 & 6.30 p.m.

Wesleyan Methodist, Stokesley; 10.30 a.m. & 6.30 p.m.; Wed. 7.30 p.m.

Wesleyan Methodist, Newby; 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. (in winter) & 6.30 p.m. (other seasons); Thur. 6.30 p.m. (in winter)& 7 p.m. (other seasons).

Church of England Mission Church, Newby.

SCHOOLS

Preston Grammar, College square, now a Secondary school, was founded in 1832 by, a gentleman of that name, who bequeathed £2,000 for the gratuitous instruction of 12 boys of Stokesley district; the school-house, erected in 1832, is a building of stone in the Gothic style: attached to the school are 12 entrance scholarships awarded when they fall vacant: the school is managed by a body of governors; Rev. Robert Fisher M.A. chairman.

Public Elementary, Springfield, opened in 1908, for 300 mixed & infants; average attendance, 192 mixed & 60 infants.

Public Elementary, Newby, erected in 1886, for 55 children; average attendance, 21.

Kelly's Directory of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire (1913)

Most Common Surnames in Stokesley

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Langbaurgh Liberty
1Smith631:440.14%1
2Johnson451:610.33%12
3Featherstone411:675.68%672
4Garbutt401:693.17%393
5Barker341:810.33%19
6Brown321:860.19%7
6Wilson321:860.14%3
6Wrightson321:867.90%1,168
9Stephenson291:950.51%58
9Swales291:952.23%382
11Richardson271:1020.33%30
12Foster261:1060.33%35
12Glasper261:10659.09%5,597
14Scott251:1110.35%47
15White231:1200.32%43
15Armstrong231:1201.55%335
15Grange231:1203.30%699
18Hugill221:1264.09%910
19Carter211:1320.40%63
19Rowland211:1323.88%903
21Peacock201:1380.87%198
21Leng201:1383.60%882
23Thompson191:1450.12%9
23Weatherill191:1453.63%932
25Wood181:1540.09%6
25Laverick181:1546.79%1,660
27Walker171:1630.09%5
27Wright171:1630.14%14
27Ward171:1630.15%15
27Shepherd171:1630.62%149
27Wake171:1633.92%1,103
32Taylor161:1730.07%2
32Watson161:1730.15%18
32Cook161:1730.37%86
32Atkinson161:1730.17%21
32Durham161:1733.60%1,082
32Snowdon161:1733.68%1,102
38Chapman151:1840.32%74
38Fidler151:1846.52%1,866
40Harrison141:1970.10%10
40Appleton141:1971.74%608
40Harker141:1971.13%407
40Lowther141:1972.76%962
40Knaggs141:1972.40%843
45Jackson131:2130.08%8
45Lee131:2130.16%31
45Hodgson131:2130.17%37
45Scarth131:2133.80%1,337
49Pearson121:2300.15%29
49Sanderson121:2300.32%102
49Barr121:2303.06%1,195
49Bulmer121:2301.00%421
49Ramsdale121:23013.04%3,487
49Sawkill121:23052.17%8,503
55Hall111:2510.10%17
55Booth111:2510.14%32
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130Jones61:4610.09%50
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130Hardy61:4610.19%129
130Mann61:4610.29%225
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