Kirkby, George

Birth Name Kirkby, George
Gramps ID I0020
Gender male
Age at Death 76 years, 6 months, 11 days

Narrative

About George

George was second son of William and Elizabeth Cape born in Underbarrow in 1784 (he puts 1786 on both his 1841 and 1851 Census).
He had three brothers; John, William, and Henry and four sisters; Mary, Agnes, and two Elizabeths.
He married Mary Clark in 1834 in Kendal, she was aged only 21 (citation needed) when he was 50.
They had two daughters, Elizabeth Kirkby (b. 1833 who later married her cousin John Kirkby) and Mary Kirkby (b 1837) and one son George (b. 1835), who became a Reverand (though is listed at Tullythwaite House in the 1861 Census).
His wife Mary died in 1838 aged only 25 (possibly giving birth, as they call the daughter Mary).
George (b. 1784) was a tanner in 1837 but also the county treasurer from at least 1841 through 1851 (when he also employs 1 agricultural labourer)
George lived at Tullythwaite House (built circa 1820, possibly by his father William, see his notes) from at least 1837 until his death in 1860.
He advertised the Tannery at Tullythwaite House "To Let" in the Westmorland Gazette in 1854.
He died on 12 July 1860 leaving GBP 1500.


Properties George (b. 1784) was involved in:(further research needed)

- 14 Sepulchre Lane, Kendal - Conveyance, 13 May 1837
- Moss Land in Underbarrow (Inclosure plot No. 52) - Conveyance, 11 Feb 1843
- Plot of land at Low Plain Estate in Underbarrow - Conveyance, 10 Apr 1843
- Advert to let the Tannerys at Tullythwaite is posted 21 Sept 1843

(Note that in 1850s the Kendal Canal completion disrupted local businesses of this type)

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth 1784 Underbarrow, Westmorland, England, UK baptism date only, birth needs citation  
Baptism 10 Aug 1784 Underbarrow, Westmorland, England, UK (twin to Agnes) baptism shows father and grandparent records (Cape and Kirkby) 1a
Property 13 May 1837   Title deeds of 14 Sepulchre Lane, Kendal; Conveyance 13 May 1837... to George Kirkby of Tullithwaite House in Underbarrow, Tanner 2a
Residence 13 May 1837 Tullythwaite House, Underbarrow, Westmorland, England, UK George is refered to as "of Tullythwaite House" in a title deed for 14 Sepulchre Lane, Kendal in May 1837 2a
Occupation 13 May 1837   George refers to himself as "Tanner" in the title deeds for 14 Sepulchre lane, Kendal in 1837 2a
Property 11 Feb 1843   Conveyance of an allotment of Moss Land in Underbarrow (Inclosure plot No. 52), 11 Feb 1843 2b
Property 10 Apr 1843   Conveyance of an allotment of Land (1a 1r), part of Low Plain Estate in Underbarrow 2c
Residence estimated between 1837 and 1860 Tullythwaite House, Underbarrow, Westmorland, England, UK George is listed as living at Tullythwaite House (built circa 1820) in 1841 and 1851 Census also names "of Tullythwaite" in 1837 title deeds 3a 4a 2a
Occupation estimated between 1841 and 1851 Underbarrow, Westmorland, England, UK "County Treasurer" listed occupation in 1841 census (see image) 3a 4a
Occupation after 1851 Underbarrow, Westmorland, England, UK "County treasurer emp 1 lab" listed occupation in 1851 Census  
Property 21 Sep 1854   Advert in paper To Let the tannerys at Tullythwaite House 2d
Death 12 Jul 1860 Underbarrow, Westmorland, England, UK George died 12 July 1860 details of Will list Mary, Elizabeth and son Rev George. He leaves GBP 1500 5a
Will 28 Jul 1860 Tullythwaite House, Underbarrow, Westmorland, England, UK Details of Will list Mary, Elizabeth and son Rev George. He leaves GBP 1500 5a 2e

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father Kirkby, William [I0014]17451827
Mother Cape, Elizabeth [I0015]
    Brother     Kirkby, Henry [I0011] 1793 3 Dec 1864
         Kirkby, George 1784 12 Jul 1860
    Brother     Kirkby, John Henry [I0012] 20 Dec 1780 3 Feb 1862
    Brother     Kirkby, William [I0051] 20 Aug 1792 26 Jun 1817
    Sister     Kirkby, Mary [I0001] 1 Feb 1782
    Sister     Kirkby, Agnes [I0003] 10 Aug 1784
    Sister     Kirkby, Elizabeth [I0029] 25 Dec 1788
    Sister     Kirkby, Elizabeth [I0057] 25 Dec 1796

Families

Family of Kirkby, George and Clark, Mary [F0016]

Married Wife Clark, Mary [I0053] ( * 1813 + 1838 )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage 31 Mar 1834 Kendal, Westmorland, England, UK George Marries Mary Clark in Kendal 31 Mar 1834 6a
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
Kirkby, Elizabeth [I0055]1833
Kirkby, George [I0054]1835
Kirkby, Mary [I0056]1837

Source References

  1. England Births & Baptisms 1538-1975 [S0009]
      • Date: 10 Aug 1784
      • Page: Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records;Parish Baptisms;George Kirkby 1784
      • Citation:

        https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_872512612

      • General:

        George Kirkby baptism 1784 in Underbarrow shows parents and grandparents names

  2. CASCAT - Cumbrian Archive Service Catalog [S0036]
      • Date: 13 May 1837
      • Page: WDX 1555;Title deeds of 14 Sepulchre Lane, Kendal - 1784 - 1901;George Kirkby, 1843 Conveyance
      • Citation:

        https://archiveweb.cumbria.gov.uk/CalmView/Record.aspx?src=CalmView.Catalog&id=WDX+1555&pos=9

      • General:

        Archive centre: Kendal
        Reference: WDX 1555
        Title: Title deeds of 14 Sepulchre Lane, Kendal

        Description: Conveyance 21 Feb 1784 Robert Warriner of Kirkland hosier to Thomas Townley of Kirkby Kendal Consideration £17
        Conveyance 9 Feb 1816 Edward Townley of Fellside Kirkby Kendal, linsey maker to Daniel Thompson of All Hallows Lane Kirkby Kendal cordwainer Consideration £42

        Conveyance 13 May 1837 Daniel Thompson of All Hallows Lane Kirkby Kendal cordwainer to George Kirkby of Tullithwaite House in Underbarrow, Tanner Consideration £40

        Abstract of Title 1900 of Emma Frances Johnson
        Conveyance 23 Mar 1901 Emma Frances Johnson of Low Park, Preston Richard and others to William Everson of All hallows Lane Kendal painter.

        Date: 1784 - 1901
        Extent: 5 documents
        Access conditions: Open
        Catalogue level: Fonds

        Googlemaps location:
        https://www.google.com/maps/place/14+Sepulchre+Ln,+Kendal+LA9+4NJ,+UK/@54.3275055,-2.753093,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x487c8def36b9aee9:0x40cebca162203921!8m2!3d54.3275055!4d-2.7509043

      • Date: 11 Feb 1843
      • Page: WDPJ/2/7/4;Title: Conveyance of an allotment or Inclosure of Moss Land in Underbarrow and Bradley Field in the County of Westmorland (Inclosure plot No. 52), 11 Feb 1843;George Kirkby, 1843 conveyance
      • Citation:

        https://archiveweb.cumbria.gov.uk/CalmView/Record.aspx?src=CalmView.Catalog&id=WDPJ%2f2%2f7%2f4&pos=5

      • General:

        Archive centre: Kendal
        Reference: WDPJ/2/7/4
        Alternative ref. 37
        Title: Conveyance of an allotment or Inclosure of Moss Land in Underbarrow and Bradley Field in the County of Westmorland (Inclosure plot No. 52), 11 Feb 1843

        Description: 1. Thomas Fell and Jane his wife of Kendal 2. George Kirkby of Tullithwaite House in Underbarrow Consideration: £130 Endorsed with receipt and acknowledgement of deed by married women for Jane Fell
        Also: certificate of acknowledgement of deed by married women for Jane Fell; extract from Underbarrow and Bradley Field Inclosure Award; Copy of the Will of David Fell, proved 8 Nov 1811; Award of allotment to Thomas Fell 4 May 1824; account for drainage assessment 27 Sep 1839; David Fell's title and receipt for peatmoss in underbarrow 12 Apr 1794 (2); corn rent receipts (2) 1 Mar 1841-25 Mar 1842

        Date: 8 Nov 1811-11 Feb 1843
        Extent : 1 bundle
        Physical description : Parchment
        Catalogue level: File

         

      • Date: 10 Apr 1843
      • Page: WDPJ/2/7/5;Title: Conveyance of an allotment or Inclosure of Land (1a 1r), part of Low Plain Estate in Underbarrow in the County of Westmorland;George Kirkby, 1843 Conveyance
      • Low Plain Estate - 1858 map
      • Citation:

        https://archiveweb.cumbria.gov.uk/CalmView/Record.aspx?src=CalmView.Catalog&id=WDPJ%2f2%2f7%2f5&pos=6

      • General:

        Archive centre: Kendal
        Reference: WDPJ/2/7/5
        Alternative ref. 38

        Title: Conveyance of an allotment or Inclosure of Land (1a 1r), part of Low Plain Estate in Underbarrow in the County of Westmorland

        Description: 1. Mary Jackson of Lancaster, spinster 2. George Kirkby of Tullithwaite House in Underbarrow Consideration: £75 15s

        Date: 10 Apr 1843
        Catalogue level: File

         

         

      • General:

        NOTE: Low Plain is now called Quiggins Field. Location can be ascertained from the 1858 Ordenance map showing it named: https://maps.nls.uk/view/102347904

        Googlemaps location - https://www.google.com/maps/place/54%C2%B018'11.5%22N+2%C2%B048'33.6%22W/@54.3033908,-2.8111927,15.71z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x487c9191a7bbc8f9:0xc0d2b48aaf4ab73b!2sBrigsteer,+Kendal,+UK!3b1!8m2!3d54.2958441!4d-2.7974051!3m4!1s0x0:0x86f996b5525e750b!8m2!3d54.3031758!4d-2.8091575

         

         

         

      • Date: 21 Sep 1854
      • Page: WDMDS/PC/81/75; Title : Advertisement in Westmorland Gazette newspaper: Tannery, Underbarrow;George Kirkby, 21 Sept 1854
      • Tanner Advert in Paper by Mr Kirkby - 1st March 1855
      • Tullythwaite Tannery pits - photo 1970
      • Citation:

        https://archiveweb.cumbria.gov.uk/CalmView/Record.aspx?src=CalmView.Catalog&id=WDMDS%2fPC%2f81%2f75&pos=5

      • General:

        Carlisle
        Reference : WDMDS/PC/81/75
        Title : Advertisement in Westmorland Gazette newspaper: Tannery, Underbarrow

        Description Original caption by Mike Davies-Shiel: Tullythwaite Tannery (water powered) to be let - details. Note - no active hide-stirring machinery yet

        Date: Sep 1854
        Extent: 1 slide

        Access conditions: Access provided to digital image only on CASCAT; original slides will not be produced. High resolution digital images available from Cumbria Industrial History Society.
        Copyright: Copyright Cumbria Industrial History Society. For requests for publication and copies, please refer to www.cumbria-industries.org.uk.
        Catalogue level: Item

         

         

      • Citation:

        https://archiveweb.cumbria.gov.uk/CalmView/Record.aspx?src=CalmView.Catalog&id=WDMDS%2fPC%2f81%2f74&pos=4

      • General:

        Archive centre: Carlisle
        Reference: WDMDS/PC/81/74
        Title: Photograph of plan by Mike Davies-Shiel: Tannery, Underbarrow

        Description: Original caption by Mike Davies-Shiel: Tanning - Tullythwaite Tan Pits - To be let 1864 & limestone rollers - Underbarrow - 19thC pits
        Date: 1970
        Extent: 1 slide

        Access conditions: Access provided to digital image only on CASCAT; original slides will not be produced. High resolution digital images available from Cumbria Industrial History Society.
        Copyright: Copyright Cumbria Industrial History Society. For requests for publication and copies, please refer to www.cumbria-industries.org.uk.
        Catalogue level: Item

      • Date: 1860
      • Page: PROB/1860/W695;Carlisle District Probate Registry wills; Title: George Kirkby of Tullithwaite House, Underbarrow
      • Citation:

        https://archiveweb.cumbria.gov.uk/CalmView/Record.aspx?src=CalmView.Catalog&id=PROB%2f1860%2fW695&pos=1

      • Citation:

        PROB - Wills and administrations - 1548-1941
        1860 - Carlisle District Probate Registry wills, letters of administration and associated probate documents for 1860 - 1860

        Archive centre Carlisle
        Reference PROB/1860/W695

        Title George Kirkby, gentleman, of Tullithwaite House, Underbarrow, Westmorland

        Description Carlisle District Probate Registry wills.

        Date 1860
        Copies Only available for consultation on site at Carlisle Archives. Copies may be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/search-will-probate
        Catalogue level Item

  3. 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census [S0019]
      • Date: 1841
      • Page: Tullithwaite House, Kendal, Westmorland, England; George Kirkby in 1841
      • 1841 census George Kirkby Tullythwaite
      • Citation:

        https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC%2F1841%2F0012836590

      • Citation:

        First name(s) Last name Sex Age Birth year Birth place
        George Kirkby Male 55 1786 -
        Elizabeth Kirkby Female 7 1834 Westmorland, England
        Mary Kirkby Female 3 1838 Westmorland, England
        Margaret Clark Female 20 1821 Westmorland, England
        Ann Handley Female 20 1821 Westmorland, England
        William Clark Male 25 1816 Westmorland, England
        John Jackson Male 20 1821 -

        First name(s) George
        Last name Kirkby
        Sex Male
        Age 55
        Birth year 1786
        Birth county -
        Occupation -
        Full address Tullithwaite House, Kendal, Westmorland, England
        Street Tullithwaite House
        Parish or township Kendal
        Town Underbarrow and Bradleyfield
        County Westmorland
        Country England
        Registration district Kendal
        Sub district Milnthorpe
        Family member first name(s) Elizabeth, Mary, Ann, William, John, Margret
        Family member last name Kirkby, Handley, Clark, Jackson
        Archive reference HO107
        Piece number 1160
        Book number 24
        Folio number 7
        Page number 6
        Schedule 1339
        Record set 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census
        Category Census, land & surveys
        Subcategory Census
        Collections from Great Britain, England

  4. 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census [S0020]
      • Date: 1851
      • Page: Tullythwaite, Kendal, Westmorland, England; George Kirkby in 1851
      • 1851 census George Kirkby Tullythwaite
      • Citation:

        https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC%2F1851%2F0016732422

      • General:

        First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place
        George Kirkby Head Widower Male 65 1786 County treasurer emp 1 lab Kendal, Westmorland, England
        Elizabeth Kirkby Daughter Unmarried Female 17 1834 Scholar at home Kendal, Westmorland, England
        James Garnett Servant Unmarried Male 67 1784 Ag lab Kendal, Westmorland, England
        Mary A Chambley Servant Unmarried Female 20 1831 House serv Kendal, Westmorland, England

        First name(s) George
        Last name Kirkby
        Relationship Head
        Marital status Widower
        Sex Male
        Age 65
        Birth year 1786
        Birth town Kendal
        Birth town as transcribed Kendal
        Birth county Westmorland
        Birth county as transcribed Westmorland
        Birth place England
        Occupation County treasurer emp 1 lab
        Full address Tullythwaite, Kendal, Westmorland, England
        House name Tullythwaite
        Street -
        County Westmorland
        Country England
        Ecclesiastical parish or district Underbarrow
        Registration district Kendal
        Sub district Milnthorpe
        Enumeration district 2A
        Archive reference HO107
        Piece number 2442
        Folio 412
        Page 2
        Schedule 4
        Record set 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census
        Category Census, land & surveys
        Subcategory Census
        Collections from Great Britain, England

  5. England & Wales Government Probate Death Index 1858-2019 [S0014]
      • Date: 12 Jul 1860
      • Page: Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records;Civil Deaths & Burials;Probate date 28 Jul 1860; George Kirkby
      • George Kirkby Will 28 July 1860
      • Index to Will George exec Rev George Kirkby eccleston - 1860
      • Citation:

        https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBOR/GOVPROBATE/C/1860-1860/00015140

      • General:

        The Will link mentions Mary & Elizabeth and son Rev George of Eccleston
        he leaves effects under GBP 1500

         

  6. England Marriages 1538-1973 [S0008]
      • Date: 31 Mar 1834
      • Page: Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records;Parish Marriages;George Kirkby and Mary Clark
      • Citation:

        https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=R_855682797

      • General:

        George Kirkby marries Mary Clark in Kendal on 31 Mar 1834