I AM seeking help in researching my family tree. My great great grandfather was Thomas Sharp, born in Cumberland in 1816.

Thomas was a saddler, married to Ann (ne Brown) and living in York by the year 1841. Their son John, my great grandfather, was born 1849 in Howden. John had several siblings, some were born in York others in Howden. One was William, born in York in about 1854. He was married to Eliza.

William was a confectioner. He and his family were living in Fishergate, according to the 1891 census. That was probably also a shop. William and Eliza had several children. Their first child Herbert died in 1884 aged four.

If there is anyone who might be connected to this Sharp family, will they please get in touch with me.

Joan Smurthwaite,

Hillhead,

Longside,

Peterhead,

Aberdeenshire,

Scotland, AB42 4XR.

Updated: 09:17 Tuesday, November 02, 2004