George Relph

M, b. 20 November 1793, File ID#433
  • George Relph, "base born," was baptized on 20 November 1793, son of George Watson of Great Salkeld and Thamar Relph, at Ireby Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • George Relph of Beckfoot was buried in Holme Cultran on 09 May 1846 ; aged 53 yrs. This may or may not apply to this man. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • Last Edited: 27 Nov 2005

George Relph of Prior Hall

M, b. 20 April 1738, d. 22 October 1828, File ID#279
  • George Relph was baptized on 20 April 1738, son of William Relfe of Prior Hall and Elizabeth Dann, at Prior Hall, Ireby, Ireby Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • George Relph of Prior Hall and William Relfe of Prior Hall The parish baptismal record shows, "George, son of William Relfe of Prior Hall."
  • On 14 June 1749
    The number of Families in the Parish of Ireby as given into the Bishop at his Primary Visitation at Wigton on this date:
    The Parish of Ireby contains seventy three Families to wit:
    Of Quakers = 2
    Of Papists = 1
    Of the Communion of the Church of England = 70.
  • His father, William Relfe of Prior Hall, died and was buried on 8 April 1752 at Ireby Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • Marriage banns for George Relph and Thamar Grave, minors,were published on 25 July 1756 at Ireby Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 29 July 1756 George Relph, age 18, married Thamar Grave, age 16, daughter of Joseph Grave of Arkelby and Thamar Edward, at Torpenhow, Cumberland, England, entered in the parish record as:
    Relph George a minor of par. Ireby and Grave Tamar a minor of this par. with consent by banns. Wit. Thomas Fisher, Richard Railton.
  • On 11 June 1763
    The number of Families in the Parish of Ireby as given in to the Bishop on this day, 75 families all of the Communion of the Church of England, except one Family of Quakers.
  • In 1772 George was a an "Estatesman" at Prior Hall, Ireby, Ireby Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • In 1774 George was a Yeoman Farmer.
  • In 1785 George was a a "Husbandman and Farmer" at Prior Hall, Ireby, Ireby Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • George's son, Isaac Relph, died at age 25 years, 2 months and 30 days and was buried on 29 June 1801 at Ruthwaite, Ireby Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 17 July 1819 Thamar Grave, his wife, died at age 79 at Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • George Relph of Prior Hall died on 22 October 1828 at Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England, at age 90.
  • George Relph of Prior Hall and Thamar Grave were buried at Abbey Churchyard, Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England, with an inscription as follows:
    George Relph of Abby Town
    who died 22nd October 1828
    aged 91 years
    also
    Tamar his wife
    who died 17th July 1819
    aged 79 years.
  • Last Edited: 29 Jul 2006

Family: Thamar Grave

  • Marriage banns for George Relph and Thamar Grave, minors,were published on 25 July 1756 at Ireby Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 29 July 1756 George Relph, age 18, married Thamar Grave, age 16, daughter of Joseph Grave of Arkelby and Thamar Edward, at Torpenhow, Cumberland, England, entered in the parish record as:
    Relph George a minor of par. Ireby and Grave Tamar a minor of this par. with consent by banns. Wit. Thomas Fisher, Richard Railton.

George Thomas Relph

M, b. 5 October 1891, d. 31 December 1980, File ID#1
  • George Thomas Relph was born on 5 October 1891 at Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, son of Matthew Mann Relph and Sybil Paulina Chase (Lena) Golden.
  • On 3 January 1895 his mother, Sybil Paulina Chase (Lena) Golden, died at age 37 at Auburn, Cayuga County, New York.
  • On 22 September 1897 his widowed father, Matthew Mann Relph, remarried to Nellie Gertrude Follett at Auburn, Cayuga County, New York.
  • On 4 September 1912 George Thomas Relph, age 20, married Louise Corfield, age 19, daughter of Edward Corfield and Bridget Morgan, at Auburn, Cayuga County, New York.
  • On 10 March 1950 George Thomas Relph was mentioned in the obituary of Anna M. Relph.
  • On 24 October 1978 Louise Corfield, his wife, died at age 86 at Black River, New York.
  • In 1979 George Thomas Relph was living at Black River, New York, with his grandson.
  • He died on 31 December 1980 at Black River, New York, at age 89.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2008

Family: Louise Corfield

  • On 4 September 1912 George Thomas Relph, age 20, married Louise Corfield, age 19, daughter of Edward Corfield and Bridget Morgan, at Auburn, Cayuga County, New York.

Georgia Relph

F, b. July 1880, File ID#880
  • Last Edited: 18 Aug 2002

Grace Esther Relph

F, b. 17 May 1882, d. 7 March 1959, File ID#5
  • Grace Esther Relph was born on 17 May 1882 at Sennett, Cayuga County, New York, daughter of Matthew Mann Relph and Sybil Paulina Chase (Lena) Golden.
  • On 3 January 1895 her mother, Sybil Paulina Chase (Lena) Golden, died at age 37 at Auburn, Cayuga County, New York.
  • On 22 September 1897 her widowed father, Matthew Mann Relph, remarried to Nellie Gertrude Follett at Auburn, Cayuga County, New York.
  • In 1900 Grace was a Dressmaker.
  • On 13 April 1904 Grace Esther Relph, age 21, married William George Dennis, age 22, son of James C. Dennis and Sarah Ann Tucker, at Auburn, Cayuga County, New York.
  • On 10 March 1950 Grace Esther Relph was mentioned in the obituary of Anna M. Relph.
  • Grace Esther Relph died on 7 March 1959 at Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, at age 76.
  • In March 1959 Grace Esther Relph was memorialized in the following obituary: as a Memorial Card:
    Mrs. GRACE DENNIS of 326 Marvine Street, Auburn, died at 11 a.m. Saturday at her home after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, William Dennis; a son, Roland Dennis, both of Auburn, a daughter, Miss Paulina Dennis of Binghampton, principal of Calvin Coolidge School, and five grandchildren.
  • On 10 March 1959 Grace Esther Relph was buried at Soule Cemetery, Auburn, Cayuga County, New York.
  • William George Dennis, her husband, outlived Grace Esther Relph and died at age 88 on 19 January 1970 at Auburn, Cayuga County, New York.
  • In January 1970 Grace Esther Relph and William George Dennis were buried at Soule Cemetery, Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, together.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2008

Family: William George Dennis

Hannah Relph

F, b. before 30 May 1852, File ID#438
  • Hannah Relph was born before 30 May 1852, daughter of Joseph Relph and Mary Peat.
  • This child is not proven the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Peat) Relph at this time. slh July 2004 Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • On 9 January 1857 her mother, Mary Peat, died at age 29 at Water Street, Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England, of "Thyphus Fever" having been sick for 13 days. The informant was Elizabeth Hodgson, who was present at the death.
  • On 2 January 1858 her father, Joseph Relph, died at age 28 at Water Street, Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England, of diarrhea. Informant was Ann Relph.
  • In April 1861 she was enumerated in the household of Jonathan Peat in the 1861 English census at 1 Peatplace, Saint Bees, Whitehaven, Cumberland, England.
  • In April 1871 she was enumerated in the household of Ruth Knipe in the 1871 English census at Whitehaven, Cumberland, England.
  • Last Edited: 7 Jul 2005

Henry Relph

M, b. 19 November 1780, File ID#329
  • Henry Relph was baptized on 19 November 1780, son of George Relph of Prior Hall and Thamar Grave, at Ireby Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 17 July 1819 his mother, Thamar Grave, died at age 79 at Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 5 February 1820 Henry Relph, age 39, married Margaret Watson at Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 22 February 1823 Henry Relph was buried at Holme Abbey, Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England, of Abbey Town; possibly. This burial has not positively be identified with this man.
  • On 22 October 1828 his father, George Relph of Prior Hall, died at age 90 at Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • Last Edited: 27 Nov 2005

Family: Margaret Watson

Henry Relph

M, b. 22 January 1813, File ID#351
  • Henry Relph was born before 22 January 1813 at Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England, son of Thomas Relph and Mary Barnes.
  • Henry Relph was baptized on 22 January 1813, son of Thomas Relph and Mary Barnes, at Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 22 October 1828 his grandfather, George Relph of Prior Hall, died at age 90 at Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • His father, Thomas Relph, died and was buried on 25 December 1834 at Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • Last Edited: 13 Jul 2004

Henry Relph

M, b. 12 December 1836, d. September 1907, File ID#355
  • Henry Relph was also known as Henry Ralph in the 1901 UK census.
  • He was born before 12 December 1836 at Seaville, Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England, son of John Relph of Wigton and Ann (Nanny) Hall.
  • Henry Relph was baptized on 12 December 1836, son of John Relph of Wigton and Ann (Nanny) Hall, at Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • In 1841 he was enumerated in the household of John Relph of Wigton and Ann (Nanny) Hall, his parents, in the census of at Seaville, Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 16 March 1844 his father, John Relph of Wigton, died at age 44 at Seaville, Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England, due to starvation from exposure to cold and excessive drinking, according to information on the death certificate given by John Lee, Deputy Coroner, Brampton.
  • In 1851 he was enumerated in the household of Ann (Nanny) Hall, his widowed mother, in the 1851 English census at Market Hill, Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 2 January 1858 his brother, Joseph Relph, died at age 28 at Water Street, Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England, of diarrhea. Informant was Ann Relph.
  • In April 1861 Henry Relph was enumerated in the 1861 UK census at Upper Mill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England, as Henry Relph, lodger, unmarried, 23, tailor, b. Cumberland, Abbey Holme
    in the home of:
    John Buckley, 73, coal dealer, b. Yorkshire.
  • On 26 July 1861 his sister, Margaret Relph, died at age 29 at Wigton, Cumberland, England.
  • In September 1861 Henry Relph was living at Knowrley Street, Preston, Lancashire, England.
  • On 24 September 1861 Henry Relph, age 24, married Emma Sanderson, daughter of Edward Sanderson, at St. John's Parish Church, Preston, Lancashire, England, by license. Witnesses to the wedding were John Bamhen and Ann Hamer, her mark.
  • Henry's daughter, Sarah Ann Relph, died and was buried on 14 May 1863 at Wigton, Cumberland, England, at age 1 month and 13 days.
  • In 1868 Henry was a a tailor.
  • On 2 April 1871 Henry Relph and Emma Sanderson were enumerated in the 1871 UK census at 7 King Street, Oldham, Lancashire, England, as follows:
    Henry Relph, head, 33, tailor & draper, b. CUL, Abby Holme
    Emma, wife, b. CUL Wigton
    John Gill, nephew, 15 apprentice tailor, b. Lancashire, Preston (the son of Henry's deceased sister, Margaret).
  • On 12 December 1879 his mother, Ann (Nanny) Relph, died at age 79 at Wigton, Cumberland, England.
  • In 1881 Henry Relph and Emma Sanderson were enumerated in the 1881 UK census at Oldham, Lancashire, England, Henry Relph, Married, 43, M, b. Wigton, Cumberland, England, Rel: Head, Occ: Tailor
    Emma, 40, F, b. Wigton, Cumberland, England, Rel: Wife
    Tom, 5, M, b. Oldham, Lancashire, England, Rel: Son
    Ada, 3, F, b. Oldham, Lancashire, England, Rel: Daur
    Ann, 2, F, b. Oldham, Lancashire, England, Rel: Daur.
  • In 1891 Henry was a a tailor.
  • In 1891 Henry Relph and Emma Sanderson were enumerated in the 1891 UK census at 5 Dale Street, Oldham, Lancashire, England, as follows:
    Henry Ralph (sic), head, married, 52, tailor, b. Cumberland, Abbey
    Emma, wife, 49, b. Cumberland, Wigton
    Tom, son, 16, b. Lancas. Oldham
    Ada, daur, 14, b. Lancas. Oldham
    Ann, daur, 13, b. Lancas. Oldham.
  • In April 1901 Henry Relph and Emma Sanderson were enumerated in the 1901 UK census at 10 Jackson Street, Oldham, Lancashire, England, as follows:
    Henry Ralph (sic), head, m, 64, tailor, own business working at home, b. Cumberland, Wigton
    Emma, wife, 50, dressmaker, b. Cumberland, Wigton
    Ada, dau, single, 24, cotton weaver, b. Lancashire, Oldham
    Ann, dau, single 23, cotton weaver, b. Lancashire, Oldham.
  • Henry Relph died in September 1907 at Oldham, Lancashire, England, at age 70.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2008

Family: Emma Sanderson

  • On 24 September 1861 Henry Relph, age 24, married Emma Sanderson, daughter of Edward Sanderson, at St. John's Parish Church, Preston, Lancashire, England, by license. Witnesses to the wedding were John Bamhen and Ann Hamer, her mark.

Irene Relph

F, b. between 1921 and 1922, File ID#1771
  • Irene Relph was born between 1921 and 1922 at New York, daughter of William Orville Relph and Ella A. Dussing.
  • Irene Relph married Floyd Smith.
  • From "The Eagle-Bulletin":
    "Pvt. Floyd Smith was home on a 7-day furlough from Camp Shelby, Miss. to visit his wife and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Relph at their home in Highbridge street."
  • Last Edited: 6 Jul 2005

Family: Floyd Smith (living)

Isaac Relph

M, b. 30 March 1776, d. before 29 June 1801, File ID#331
  • Isaac Relph was born between 1774 and 1775, son of George Relph of Prior Hall and Thamar Grave.
  • Isaac Relph was baptized on 30 March 1776, son of George Relph of Prior Hall and Thamar Grave, at Ireby Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • In 1801 Isaac was a Tailor.
  • He died before 29 June 1801 at Ruthwaite, Ireby Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 29 June 1801 Isaac Relph was buried at Ruthwaite, Ireby Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • Thamar Grave, his mother, outlived Isaac Relph and died at age 79 on 17 July 1819 at Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • George, his father, outlived Isaac and died on 22 October 1828 at Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • Last Edited: 13 Jul 2004

Isaac Relph

M, b. 11 May 1803, File ID#353
  • Isaac Relph was born on 11 May 1803 at Akebank, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England, son of Thomas Relph and Mary Barnes.
  • Isaac Relph was baptized on 10 May 1805, son of Thomas Relph and Mary Barnes, at Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 22 October 1828 his grandfather, George Relph of Prior Hall, died at age 90 at Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • His father, Thomas Relph, died and was buried on 25 December 1834 at Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • Last Edited: 26 Jul 2005

Isaac Relph

M, b. 20 May 1834, d. before 1871, File ID#356
  • Isaac Relph was born before 20 May 1832 at Seaville, Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England, son of John Relph of Wigton and Ann (Nanny) Hall.
  • Isaac Relph was baptized on 20 May 1834, son of John Relph of Wigton and Ann (Nanny) Hall, at Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • In 1841 he was enumerated in the household of John Relph of Wigton and Ann (Nanny) Hall, his parents, in the census of at Seaville, Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 16 March 1844 his father, John Relph of Wigton, died at age 44 at Seaville, Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England, due to starvation from exposure to cold and excessive drinking, according to information on the death certificate given by John Lee, Deputy Coroner, Brampton.
  • In 1851 he was enumerated in the household of Ann (Nanny) Hall, his widowed mother, in the 1851 English census at Market Hill, Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • Before February 1851 Isaac Relph married Elizabeth [?] (Note: she is possibly Elizabeth Ritson of Kirkbride.) Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • In 1859 Isaac Relph was living at Sessonhall, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • In 1859 Isaac was a a tailor.
  • Before 1859 Elizabeth [?], his wife, died at Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • In 1859 Isaac Relph is designated as "widower", age 25, at the time of his remarriage.
  • On 23 August 1859 Isaac Relph, age 25, married Rachael Ann English, daughter of John English and Mary [?], at Register Office, Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England, ;Henry Barnes and Ann Relph were witnesses. (Note: Ann could be either Isaac's mother or younger sister).
  • Before 1861 his son, Isaac Relph, died possibly, since he does not appear at age 10 in the 1861 census with his father and step-mother.
  • In April 1861 Isaac Relph and Rachael Ann English were enumerated in the 1861 UK census at Dundraw, Cumberland, England, as:
    Isie Relph, head, 27, master taylor, b. Cumberland, Holme Aby
    Rachel A., 23, b. Cumberland, Maryport
    John, 6, b. Cumberland, Kirkbride
    James T., 1, b. Cumberland, Wigton.
  • On 26 July 1861 his sister, Margaret Relph, died at age 29 at Wigton, Cumberland, England.
  • Isaac Relph died before 1871 at Maryport, Cumberland, England, possibly, since Rachael is enumerated as a widow in 1881, and he is not enumerated with her in 1871 although she is enumerated as "married."
  • In April 1871 Rachael Ann Relph was enumerated in the 1871 UK census, but Isaac Relph was not enumerated in at 35 Corn Market, Wigton, Cumberland, England.
  • Ann (Nanny) Relph, his wife, outlived Isaac Relph and died at age 79 on 12 December 1879 at Wigton, Cumberland, England.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2008

Family 1: Elizabeth [?] (excluded)

  • Before February 1851 Isaac Relph married Elizabeth [?] (Note: she is possibly Elizabeth Ritson of Kirkbride.) Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.

Family 2: Rachael Ann English

  • On 23 August 1859 Isaac Relph, age 25, married Rachael Ann English, daughter of John English and Mary [?], at Register Office, Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England, ;Henry Barnes and Ann Relph were witnesses. (Note: Ann could be either Isaac's mother or younger sister).

Isaac Relph

M, b. 23 February 1851, d. before 1861, File ID#483
  • Father: Isaac Relph b. 20 May 1834, d. b 1871
  • Mother: Elizabeth [?] d. b 1859
  • Isaac Relph was baptized on 23 February 1851, son of Isaac Relph and Elizabeth [?], at Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • Before 1859 his mother, Elizabeth [?], died at Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 23 August 1859 his widowed father, Isaac Relph, remarried to Rachael Ann English at Register Office, Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • Isaac Relph died before 1861 possibly, since he does not appear at age 10 in the 1861 census with his father and step-mother.
  • Last Edited: 6 Jun 2005

Family: Ann Hutchinson (excluded)

James Matthew Relph

M, b. 30 August 1921, d. 30 June 1980, File ID#76
  • James Matthew Relph was born on 30 August 1921 at Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, son of Matthew "Henry" Relph and Rena Osborn.
  • On 13 November 1943 James Matthew Relph, age 22, married Laura Steigner at Wooster, Ohio.
  • James was a a Patent Lawyer and General Counsel.
  • On 27 December 1975 Laura Steigner, his wife, died.
  • On 6 November 1976 James Matthew Relph, age 55, married Jean Hughes at Sedona, Arizona.
  • James Matthew Relph died on 30 June 1980 at Cottonwood, Yavapai, Arizona, at age 58.
  • Last Edited: 14 Jul 2004

Family 1: Laura Steigner

  • Jerry Relph (living)

Family 2: Jean Hughes (living)

James Thomas Relph

M, b. September 1859, File ID#1330
  • The birth of James Thomas Relph was registered in September 1859 at Wigton, Wigton District, Cumberland, England, son of Isaac Relph and Rachael Ann English.
  • In April 1861 he was enumerated in the household of Isaac Relph and Rachael Ann English, his parents, in the 1861 English census at Dundraw, Cumberland, England.
  • In April 1871 he was enumerated in the household of Rachael Ann Relph, his mother, in the 1871 English census at 35 Corn Market, Wigton, Cumberland, England.
  • Last Edited: 17 Feb 2008

Jane Relph

F, b. 26 December 1785, File ID#327
  • Jane Relph was baptized on 26 December 1785, daughter of George Relph of Prior Hall and Thamar Grave, at of Prior Hall, Ireby, Ireby Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 17 July 1819 her mother, Thamar Grave, died at age 79 at Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 22 October 1828 her father, George Relph of Prior Hall, died at age 90 at Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • Last Edited: 13 Jul 2004

Jane Relph

F, b. 15 April 1827, d. 22 April 1899, File ID#439
  • Jane Relph was baptized on 15 April 1827, daughter of George Relph and Lucy Mattinson, at Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • Jane Relph died on 22 April 1899 at The Workhouse, Wigton, Cumberland, England, from "Whitehaven News," April 27, 1899 Obituaries at age 72.
  • Last Edited: 30 Sep 2006

Jane A. Relph

F, b. between 1859 and 1860, d. 1890, File ID#419
  • Jane A. Relph was born between 1859 and 1860 at Onondaga County, New York, daughter of John Relph Emigrant to America 1849 and Jane Scott.
  • Jane A. Relph was enumerated in the 1860 US Census with John Relph and Jane Scott on in 1860 at De Witt, Onondaga County, New York.
  • In 1880 Jane was a Dressmaker.
  • In 1880 she was enumerated in the household of John Relph and Jane Scott, her parents, in the 1880 US census at Fayetteville, Onondaga County, New York.
  • Circa 1881 Jane A. Relph married William H. Knox.
  • In 1890 her son, Willie Knox, died at Fayetteville, Onondaga County, New York.
  • Jane A. Relph died in 1890 at Fayetteville, Onondaga County, New York.
  • In 1890 Jane A. Relph and Willie Knox were buried at Fayetteville Cemetery, Fayetteville, Onondaga County, New York, mother and son, together in Lot 6-10.
  • From Charles Newman, in "Remembering the younger generation of Fayetteville during the years of 1890 and 1900, including the out-of -town scholars who attended the Fayetteville Union School"
    Knox, Edith
    Knox, Marshall
    Residence, Mrs. Frank Parker, S. Manlius St. Later, Edith and Marshall moved away from the village.
    (Note: this is their maternal aunt, Ellen (Relph) Parker, who apparently took them in after their mother's death).
  • Between 1896 and 1897 Jane's widower, William H. Knox remarried Maggie Belle Couritas at New York.
  • Last Edited: 7 Jul 2005

Family: William H. Knox

John Relph

M, b. 10 November 1848, d. 9 February 1928, File ID#29
  • John Relph was born on 10 November 1848 at Holme Low, Abbey Holme, Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England, son of Thomas Relph Emigrant to America 1849 and Anne Reay.
  • In 1849 John Relph emigrated with Thomas Relph and Anne Reay, his parents, from England to America.
  • On 3 September 1850 he was enumerated in the household of Thomas Relph and Anne Reay, his parents, in the 1850 US census at Sennett, Cayuga County, New York.
  • On 19 June 1860 he was enumerated in the household of Thomas Relph and Anne Reay, his parents , in the 1860 US census at Sennett, Cayuga County, New York.
  • On 5 August 1870 he was enumerated in the household of Thomas Relph and Anne Reay, his parents, in the 1870 US census at Sennett, Cayuga County, New York.
  • Between 1871 and 1872 John Relph married Anna Maria Atyer, daughter of George Atyer and Charlotte Hitchkock, at Sennett, Cayuga County, New York.
  • In September 1880 Thomas Relph and Anne Reay were enumerated in the 1880 US census living near John Relph at Sennett, Cayuga County, New York, where the census entry shows Thomas, age 56, and the family is in house Nr. 280, on page 27. Thomas has become the postmaster of Sennett. Living at home are wife, Ann "keeping house", son Mathew (sic), age 27, a wagonmaker. Sarah, age 22, is a teacher. Anna M. is 17 and "at home", and Mary E. is 12 and "at school".
    Son John and family live six houses away at house Nr. 284. Analysis of the ages of John and his wife indicate that the census was taken sometime between Sept. and Nov. of 1880, but there is no date on the census.
  • John was a Saw Mill hand.
  • On 5 October 1921 Anna Maria Atyer, his wife, died at age 73 at Locke, Cayuga County, New York.
  • John was a Butcher.
  • He died on 9 February 1928 at Locke, Cayuga County, New York, at age 79.
  • On 13 February 1928 John Relph was buried at Skaneatlas, Onondaga County, New York, with his wife.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2008

Family: Anna Maria Atyer

John Relph

M, b. 9 March 1768, File ID#334
  • On 11 June 1763
    The number of Families in the Parish of Ireby as given in to the Bishop on this day, 75 families all of the Communion of the Church of England, except one Family of Quakers.
  • John Relph was baptized on 9 March 1768, son of George Relph of Prior Hall and Thamar Grave, at Ireby Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 17 July 1819 his mother, Thamar Grave, died at age 79 at Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 22 October 1828 his father, George Relph of Prior Hall, died at age 90 at Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • Last Edited: 13 Jul 2004

John Relph

M, b. June 1854, File ID#1344
  • John Relph was born in June 1854 at Wigton, Wigton District, Cumberland, England, son of Joseph Relph and Mary Peat.
  • On 9 January 1857 his mother, Mary Peat, died at age 29 at Water Street, Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England, of "Thyphus Fever" having been sick for 13 days. The informant was Elizabeth Hodgson, who was present at the death.
  • On 2 January 1858 his father, Joseph Relph, died at age 28 at Water Street, Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England, of diarrhea. Informant was Ann Relph.
  • In April 1861 he was enumerated in the household of Jonathan Peat in the 1861 English census at 1 Peatplace, Saint Bees, Whitehaven, Cumberland, England.
  • In April 1871 he was enumerated in the household of Ruth Knipe in the 1871 English census at Whitehaven, Cumberland, England.
  • In April 1891 John Relph was enumerated in the 1891 UK census at 116 High Street, Crosscanonby, Cumberland, England, possibly as:
    Mary Trotter, head, widow, 56, lodging house keeper, b. Maryport, Cumberland
    Mary Relph, niece, married, 37, b. Maryport, Cumberland
    John Relph, nephew, married, 36, riviter (ship), b. Wigton, Cumberland
    Daniel C. Relph, son, 5, b. Maryport, Cumberland
    Annie C. Relph, dau, 3, b. Maryport, Cumberland
    Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
  • Last Edited: 17 Feb 2008

John Relph

M, b. between 1854 and 1855, File ID#1345
  • Father: Isaac Relph b. 20 May 1834, d. b 1871
  • Mother: Elizabeth [?] d. b 1859
  • John Relph was born between 1854 and 1855 at Kirkbride, Cumberland, England, son of Isaac Relph and Elizabeth [?].
  • Before 1859 his mother, Elizabeth [?], died at Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 23 August 1859 his widowed father, Isaac Relph, remarried to Rachael Ann English at Register Office, Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • In April 1861 he was enumerated in the household of Isaac Relph and Rachael Ann English, his father and step-mother, in the 1861 English census at Dundraw, Cumberland, England.
  • In April 1871 John Relph was enumerated in the 1871 UK census at Kirkbride, Cumberland, England, possibly as:
    John Relph, nephew-in-law, unmarried, 16, Ag. Lab, b. Kirkbride
    (in the household of)
    Thomas Wills, 57, builder, b. Kirkbride
    Barbara (Ritson) Wills, 39, b. Kirkbride (John's aunt).
  • Last Edited: 7 Jul 2005

John Relph Emigrant to America 1849

M, b. April 1826, d. 13 November 1905, File ID#298
  • John Relph was born in April 1826 at Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England, son of John Relph of Wigton and Ann (Nanny) Hall.
  • John Relph was baptized on 12 May 1826, son of John Relph of Wigton and Ann (Nanny) Hall, at Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • In 1841 he was enumerated in the household of John Relph of Wigton and Ann (Nanny) Hall, his parents, in the census of at Seaville, Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 16 March 1844 his father, John Relph of Wigton, died at age 44 at Seaville, Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England, due to starvation from exposure to cold and excessive drinking, according to information on the death certificate given by John Lee, Deputy Coroner, Brampton.
  • On 3 October 1845 John Relph, age 19, married Jane Scott, age 18, daughter of Richard Scott and Ellen Lightfoot, (Note: this according to his Civil War pension application where he has conveniently moved the marriage a year earlier than recorded in the British records.).
  • In 1846 John was a Blacksmith.
  • On 2 October 1846 John Relph, age 20, married Jane Scott, age 19, daughter of Richard Scott and Ellen Lightfoot, at Abbytown, Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • In 1849 John Relph and Jane Scott emigrated from England to America.
  • On 30 August 1850 John Relph and Jane Scott were enumerated in the 1850 US Census at Ward 3, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.
  • On 2 January 1858 his brother, Joseph Relph, died at age 28 at Water Street, Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England, of diarrhea. Informant was Ann Relph.
  • In 1860 John Relph and Jane Scott were enumerated in the 1860 US Census at De Witt, Onondaga County, New York.
  • On 26 July 1861 his sister, Margaret Relph, died at age 29 at Wigton, Cumberland, England.
  • John Relph began military service, age 36, on 30 July 1862 at Fayetteville, Onondaga County, New York, as a Private in 122nd NY Volunteers for three years in the Civil War.
  • He ended military service on 23 June 1865.
  • In 1870 John Relph and Jane Scott were enumerated in the 1870 US Census at Fayetteville, Onondaga County, New York, (needs to be consulted).
  • On 12 December 1879 his mother, Ann (Nanny) Relph, died at age 79 at Wigton, Cumberland, England.
  • In 1880 John Relph and Jane Scott were enumerated in the 1880 US Census at Fayetteville, Onondaga County, New York, as follows:
    RALPH, John, W, M, 54, married, Blacksmith, born in England, as were his parents.
    RALPH, Jane, W, F, 58, wife, keeping house, born in England, as were her parents
    ---- William, W, M, 22, works in blacksmith shop, born in NY, parents b. in England
    ---- Jennie, W, F, 20, dress maker, born in NY, parents b. in England
    ---- Fred, W, M, 13, at home, born in NY, parents b. in England
    ---- Joseph, W, M, 11, at home, born in NY, parents b. in England.
  • In 1885 his son, Robert H. Relph, died at Fayetteville, Onondaga County, New York.
  • An article about John Relph was published in "Weekly Recorder" at Fayetteville, Onondaga County, New York, on 30 November 1889 as follows:
    John Relph of "C" Company, 122d N.Y.V. came home with the regiment and was honorably discharged in June, 1865. He returned at once to Fayetteville and resumed his occupation of blacksmithing which he has since followed.
    During most of the time he has conducted a shop of his own. He was one of the charter members of Fayetteville Tent of Rechabites and has been a consistent member of the order for over 13 years. He is a fine workman, a good citizen, and enjoys the respect of the entire community. He was married when he enlisted and has a large family of children and grandchildren.
  • On 6 January 1900 Jane Scott, his wife, died at age 72 at Fayetteville, Onondaga County, New York.
  • In 1900 John Relph and Jane Scott were enumerated in the 1900 US Census at Fayetteville, Onondaga County, New York, RELPH, John, Head, W, M, Apr 1826, 74, M, 54, b. England, as were his parents, immigrated 1849, 51 years in US, Naturalized
    --- Jane, wife, W, F, May 1827
    --- Fred T., son, W, M, Sept 1866
    --- Joseph S., son, W, M, Jan 1870
    --- Carrie B., daughter, W, F, Apr 1872 (she is in fact their granddaughter, not daughter).
  • On 29 April 1904 his son, Frederick T. Relph, died at age 37 at Fayetteville, Onondaga County, New York.
  • John Relph died on 13 November 1905 at Fayetteville, Onondaga County, New York, at age 79.
  • In November 1905 John Relph Emigrant to America 1849 was buried at Fayetteville Cemetery, Fayetteville, Onondaga County, New York.
  • Descendant(s): Katie Connolly.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2008

Family: Jane Scott

  • On 3 October 1845 John Relph, age 19, married Jane Scott, age 18, daughter of Richard Scott and Ellen Lightfoot, (Note: this according to his Civil War pension application where he has conveniently moved the marriage a year earlier than recorded in the British records.).
  • On 2 October 1846 John Relph, age 20, married Jane Scott, age 19, daughter of Richard Scott and Ellen Lightfoot, at Abbytown, Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England.

John Relph Jr.

M, b. 6 September 1846, d. 14 June 1929, File ID#374
  • John Relph Jr. was born on 6 September 1846 at Wigton District, Cumberland, England, son of John Relph Emigrant to America 1849 and Jane Scott.
  • In 1849 John Relph Jr. emigrated with John Relph and Jane Scott, his parents, from England to America.
  • On 30 August 1850 John Relph Jr. was enumerated in the 1850 US Census with John Relph and Jane Scott at Ward 3, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York.
  • John Relph Jr. was enumerated in the 1860 US Census with John Relph and Jane Scott on in 1860 at De Witt, Onondaga County, New York.
  • Before 1870 John Relph Jr. married Emma C. Torrey.
  • In 1900 John Relph Jr. was enumerated in the 1900 US Census at Dent, San Juaquin County, California.
  • Between 1900 and 1910 John was a Farmer.
  • Before 15 June 1900 Emma C. Torrey, his wife, died at NY or CA?.
  • In 1906 John Relph Jr. is said to be living in California according to his father's will.
  • In 1910 John Relph Jr. was enumerated in the 1910 US Census at Dent, San Juaquin County, California, where he is a farmer, and his daughter Carrie lives with him.
  • As of 1920, John Relph Jr. was also known as John Ralph in the 1920 federal census.
  • On 6 January 1920 John Relph Jr. was enumerated in the 1920 US Census at Stockton, San Juaquin County, California, where he lives with his daughter and no occupation is given for either of them.
  • He died on 14 June 1929 at San Juaquin County, California, (probable location) at age 82.
  • Last Edited: 23 Feb 2005

Family: Emma C. Torrey

John Relph of Wigton

M, b. 25 March 1799, d. 16 March 1844, File ID#288
  • John Relph was born on 25 March 1799 at Waverton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England, son of Thomas Relph and Mary Barnes.
  • On 18 June 1822 John Relph, age 23, married Ann (Nanny) Hall, age 21, daughter of Joseph Hall of Wigton and Margaret Richardson, at Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • In January 1824 John was a a blacksmith.
  • On 22 October 1828 his grandfather, George Relph of Prior Hall, died at age 90 at Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • His father, Thomas Relph, died and was buried on 25 December 1834 at Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • John Relph of Wigton and Ann (Nanny) Hall appeared on the census of 1841 at Seaville, Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England, as follows:
    John Relph, head of house is 40, a blacksmith.
    Wife, Nanny Relph
    Children:     
    John, 15
    Joseph, 10
    Margaret, 9
    Isaac, 7
    Henry, 5
    Ann, 1
    (Note: Son Thomas is "15", a tailor's apprentice in Abby Holme with William Osborne.).
  • John Relph of Wigton died on 16 March 1844 at Seaville, Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England, due to starvation from exposure to cold and excessive drinking, according to information on the death certificate given by John Lee, Deputy Coroner, Brampton at age 44.
  • On 19 March 1844 John Relph of Wigton was buried at Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • Ann (Nanny) Relph, his wife, outlived John Relph of Wigton and died at age 79 on 12 December 1879 at Wigton, Cumberland, England.
  • Last Edited: 23 Feb 2005

Family: Ann (Nanny) Hall

Joseph Relph

M, b. 14 January 1760, File ID#339
  • Joseph Relph was baptized on 14 January 1760, son of George Relph of Prior Hall and Thamar Grave, at Ireby Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 11 June 1763
    The number of Families in the Parish of Ireby as given in to the Bishop on this day, 75 families all of the Communion of the Church of England, except one Family of Quakers.
  • Joseph Relph witnessed the publication of marriage banns of Elizabeth (Betty) Relph and John Wintrop of Holme Cultram on 26 June 1792 at Ireby Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 17 July 1819 his mother, Thamar Grave, died at age 79 at Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 22 October 1828 his father, George Relph of Prior Hall, died at age 90 at Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • Last Edited: 13 Jul 2004

Joseph Relph

M, b. 8 February 1829, d. 2 January 1858, File ID#357
  • Joseph Relph was born before 8 February 1829 at Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England, son of John Relph of Wigton and Ann (Nanny) Hall.
  • Joseph Relph was baptized on 8 February 1829, son of John Relph of Wigton and Ann (Nanny) Hall, at Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • In 1841 he was enumerated in the household of John Relph of Wigton and Ann (Nanny) Hall, his parents, in the census of at Seaville, Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 16 March 1844 his father, John Relph of Wigton, died at age 44 at Seaville, Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England, due to starvation from exposure to cold and excessive drinking, according to information on the death certificate given by John Lee, Deputy Coroner, Brampton.
  • In 1850 Joseph was a Tailor.
  • Marriage banns for Joseph Relph and Mary Peat were published.
  • On 28 February 1850 Joseph Relph, age 21, married Mary Peat, age 23, daughter of Jonathan Peat and Hannah [?], at The Parish Church, Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England, witnesses to the marriage were John Routledge and Mary Boustead.
  • In 1855 Joseph was a Tailor at Water Street, Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 9 January 1857 Mary Peat, his wife, died at age 29 at Water Street, Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England, of "Thyphus Fever" having been sick for 13 days. The informant was Elizabeth Hodgson, who was present at the death.
  • Joseph Relph died on 2 January 1858 at Water Street, Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England, of diarrhea. Informant was Ann Relph. at age 28.
  • On 5 January 1858 Joseph Relph was buried at The Parish Church, Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • Ann (Nanny) Relph, his wife, outlived Joseph Relph and died at age 79 on 12 December 1879 at Wigton, Cumberland, England.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2008

Family: Mary Peat

  • Marriage banns for Joseph Relph and Mary Peat were published.
  • On 28 February 1850 Joseph Relph, age 21, married Mary Peat, age 23, daughter of Jonathan Peat and Hannah [?], at The Parish Church, Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England, witnesses to the marriage were John Routledge and Mary Boustead.

Joseph S. Relph

M, b. 25 January 1870, d. 20 April 1917, File ID#369
  • Joseph S. Relph was born on 25 January 1870 at Onondaga County, New York, son of John Relph Emigrant to America 1849 and Jane Scott.
  • In 1880 he was enumerated in the household of John Relph and Jane Scott, his parents, in the 1880 US census at Fayetteville, Onondaga County, New York.
  • In 1900 Joseph was a a single tinner(?), living in Fayetteville, NY.
  • In 1900 he was enumerated in the household of John Relph and Jane Scott, his parents, in the 1900 US census at Fayetteville, Onondaga County, New York.
  • Joseph S. Relph died on 20 April 1917 at Fayetteville, Onondaga County, New York, at age 47.
  • In 1917 Joseph S. Relph was buried at Fayetteville Cemetery, Lot 2-og, Fayetteville, Onondaga County, New York.
  • Last Edited: 7 Jul 2005

Margaret Relph

F, b. 23 November 1831, d. 26 July 1861, File ID#358
  • Margaret Relph was born before 23 November 1831 at Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England, daughter of John Relph of Wigton and Ann (Nanny) Hall.
  • Margaret Relph was baptized on 23 November 1831, daughter of John Relph of Wigton and Ann (Nanny) Hall, at Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • In 1841 she was enumerated in the household of John Relph of Wigton and Ann (Nanny) Hall, her parents, in the census of at Seaville, Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 16 March 1844 her father, John Relph of Wigton, died at age 44 at Seaville, Holme Cultram Parish, Cumberland, England, due to starvation from exposure to cold and excessive drinking, according to information on the death certificate given by John Lee, Deputy Coroner, Brampton.
  • In 1851 she was enumerated in the household of Ann (Nanny) Hall, her widowed mother, in the 1851 English census at Market Hill, Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • On 1 July 1854 Margaret Relph, age 22, married John Gill, son of John Gill, at St. John's Parish Church, Preston, Lancashire, England, by certificate. Witnesses were James Fippean and Ann Hodgson.
  • On 2 January 1858 her brother, Joseph Relph, died at age 28 at Water Street, Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England, of diarrhea. Informant was Ann Relph.
  • Between 1858 and 1861 John Gill, her husband, died.
  • In April 1861 she was enumerated in the household of Ann (Nanny) Hall, her mother, in the 1861 English census at Water Street, Wigton, Wigton Parish, Cumberland, England.
  • Margaret Relph died on 26 July 1861 at Wigton, Cumberland, England, at age 29.
  • Ann (Nanny) Relph, her wife, outlived Margaret Relph and died at age 79 on 12 December 1879 at Wigton, Cumberland, England.
  • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2008

Family: John Gill

  • On 1 July 1854 Margaret Relph, age 22, married John Gill, son of John Gill, at St. John's Parish Church, Preston, Lancashire, England, by certificate. Witnesses were James Fippean and Ann Hodgson.