MIDGLEY of East Rigton

[hoyle]

I am looking for the parents of David Midgley, born in East rigton/East Keswick near to Wetherby, in ~1785. The church records are held in Leeds. I would welcome any help, as this branch are proving illusive. David Midgley eventually moved to Hessay where he died in 1862, Age 77.
I don't know if there is a link with the david and Richard Midgley, corn- millers.
Thank you for any help.

hoyle

[irret]

Welcome to Rootschat. I have looked for David on the 1891 census hoping to find him with his parents  .... there are two Davids one born abt. 1885 Bradford parents Joseph and Mary A and one 1884 Horsforth parents William and Ellen ... Any help?

[hoyle]

Thanks for the speed of reply. i don't know whether there is a cooenction , but it is a root to bear in mind. i think i originally posted a wrong year of birth. now changed to 1785. thanks

hoyle

[cheekychimp]

The David Midgley from Horsforth in 1884 was born in Wistow near Selby around 1870. His father William was an agricultural labourer but I've no idea if this included corn milling? I intend on gaining further details on this branch myself. One useful source I have found is:

http://members.tripod.com/~midgley/westyorks.html

[hoyle]

Many thanks for the last two pieces of information. It gives me another direction to look in.
Hoyle

[majorchimp]

Hi,
The David Midgley born in Wistow you mention; son of William & Ellen, is one of my ancestors. Any further information about them or pointers will be really appreciated.
I have David as a witness to one of his brothers marriages on 10/1/1891, if anyone is interested in a copy let me know.