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Re: The Reverend Enoch Darke (1798 -1860)

richard_darke — 2009-11-07 18:56:08Z

My Enoch was definitely born in Worcester as was his wife and several of this children. This has been documented by references in a Will of the father of his wife Sarah Haskew and also in the several Census returns during his life time.

The name Enoch seems to be a family name and one son and grandsons had that name.

I should be very interested to hear of a Halifax Darke. I think the family lived for a short time in somewhere like Todmorden!

Happy hunting

Best wishes,

Richard

Re: The Reverend Enoch Darke (1798 -1860)

margward145 — 2009-11-07 18:05:35Z

I have Enoch and Sarah having 9 children, the information I have is that Enoch was born in Halifax

Re: Leonard Darke and Isabella Clark married 03 Sep 1701 at Worcester Cathedral

MauriceKnight19 — 2009-07-25 07:00:17Z

I noted your interest in the Darke family, specifically the marriage of Leonard Darke and Isabella Clark at Worcester. I have researched the family for several years. I have information extending back 3 generations from Leonard and Isabella. Some of the data is based documents re. leased property in Frog Lane where the Darkes were fisherman for several generations.
I am descended from Leonard, son of Leonard and Isabella, who married Elizabeth Stiles. I have his will. Believe it or not I have seen the bed sheets that are mentioned in that 1715 will.I have a photograph if you are interested. The son of Elizabeth and Leonard, also a Leonard, moved to Gloucester where he married Susannah Darke. I suspect that she was a cousin but I have not been able to establish the link. Susannah Darke was a personal friend of the Countess of Huntingdon, who was active in the early Methodist movement.
I would like to compare data as I have several issues that I would like to confirm or reject.
Sincerely
Maurice Knight
Vancouver, BC

Re: Leonard Darke and Isabella Clark married 03 Sep 1701 at Worcester Cathedral

JanineBlack31 — 2009-06-17 15:55:38Z

Eveline,

I made a basic Darke Family Tree for you in Adobe .pdf format. E-mail me at janine.black@temple.edu directly and I will pass this along to you via e-mail.

Looking forward to filling the gaps! Thanks!

Janine

Re: Leonard Darke and Isabella Clark married 03 Sep 1701 at Worcester Cathedral

evalanda — 2009-06-17 13:53:29Z

Hi Janine

Leonard Darke is related to both my huband and myself. Leonard's father (another Leonard) was the brother of our ancestor William Darke.

I would be interested in any information you can give me and hopefully reciprocate by trying to fill in any gaps that you have.

Eveline

Leonard Darke and Isabella Clark married 03 Sep 1701 at Worcester Cathedral

JanineBlack31 — 2009-06-16 21:15:14Z

I have a fairly complete family tree for Leonard Darke and Isabella Clarke, born around 1680.

My grandfather (Thomas Darke Fry) was a Darke who came to the US around 1920. My Darke family tree has some gaps in it around the 1920s when it becomes more detailed in the US, not England.

I would be interested in connecting with a Darke or Fry (Chocolates/Bristol) in England who could fill in some of the gaps.

I'm happy to share the Darke family tree that has been handed down for many generations.

Janine (Darke Fry) Black

Re: John DARKE c1809 from Wembworthy

arthur1506 — 2009-06-08 16:25:41Z

My name is Arthur Dark and I know about my roots in Parkham, North Devon. Should you want to contact me my e-mail address is: arthur@dark.fslife.co.uk

Herbert Arthur (Jimmy) Darke, Birmingham England

beckyj06 — 2009-04-29 14:47:05Z

A hint on my tree shows a connection with member annemerrick
please contact me

Re: Hi Could Peter Darke From France please contact me

linzmccann — 2009-02-27 09:54:37Z

i think mum (Joan Jones) got in contact with you :)before now

Re: Hi Could Peter Darke From France please contact me

peterdarke1 — 2009-02-26 21:06:21Z

Not too sure whether we have been in contact since you posted this message. I am still looking for family information which is rather scarce.

Re: John DARKE c1809 from Wembworthy

iscapartk — 2009-02-04 18:35:32Z

Hi,
My name is Gerald Parkhouse I am a decendant of Harriet Darke, I have traced line bach to John Darke who married Christian Vile 4 Sept 1765 in Wembworthy Devon.
If you can send any information I would appreciate it, as it is rather difficult getting information I live in Yorkshire. My email is iscapark@googlemail.com
Many thanks,
Gerald Parkhouse.

Thomas William Darke

lincb1 — 2008-09-10 00:50:22Z

I am looking for information on Thomas William Darke b. about 1860ish, possibly in England. Married Rosina (Rosa) Kelly. Daughter Alice Maud Darke b. 1886 in Cadoxten Wales, Rosa died in 1898 in Bristol. Son Frederick Darke was killed in WW1 in 1917. Oldest two sons, William and Thomas came to Saskatchewan about 1912.

Re: Grandfather

richard_darke — 2008-02-28 11:37:49Z

Sorry,
My Grandfather was Charles Henry (1870 - 1949), son of Charles Henry (1841-1907) and grandson of the Reverend Enoch Darke (1798-1861).

Richard Ian Darke (b.1945) son of Richard (1908-1977)

Re: Grandfather

J80Young — 2008-02-27 02:52:38Z

Your Grandfather William is the son of Joseph Smedley Darke. Joseph Smedley Darke is the son of Sidney Wellington Darke.

William Darke - Sarah Spurway

briandaulton35 — 2007-07-30 20:02:55Z

I am seeking information on Sarah Spurway who married William Darke at Dalwood on 9th March 1837

The Reverend Enoch Darke (1798 -1860)

richard_darke — 2007-05-12 21:17:28Z

I am very interested to hear from anyone researching the Darkes or Haskews of Worcester, particularly in the 18th. and early 19th. Centuries.

My Great great grandfather Enoch was born there in 1798 and marries Sarah Haskew in 1818. Their first children were born there and baptised in Anglican Churches:James 1820, Enoch 1824. Enock and Ann Askew 1826, Emily Maria, 1828, Edwin James 1831 and Anne Sarah 1833.

In particular, being a musician I am keen to try to establish whether there is a link between myself and a famous London organist, Dr. Harold Edwin Darke (1888-1976)whose nonconformist forbears came from Worcester.

Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

Darke butcher family of 19th c NYC

winspeare — 2007-01-12 23:01:48Z

Have been working on a Richard Darke (ca 1770-1834) family of NYC, 12th and 20th-22nd wards, who spread into Westchester and Dutchess Cos., NY, and also Hudson Co., NJ. Have done a great deal of census work but have found no other records (until WWI draft, etc.). One cemetery in Amenia, Dutchess co, NY. This is NOT the Orange Co., NY, Darke family who migrated upstate (unless much earlier in England). The Stanton family history says that the Richard Darke family was English and was never naturalized; however, every single census record (except one 1900 one out of 30 I have looked at) says father born NY. Some sons (by two marriages) of Richard were Charles, Henry, George, Edward, and Nathaniel. The name was often misread on the census as Dark, Drake, or Dart. Any information welcome.

Re: John DARKE c1809 from Wembworthy

richard_darke — 2006-12-29 21:18:40Z

Hi!

Sorry, I don't think this John is in my family tree because most of them at that time lived in and around Worcester.

Nevertheless,happy hunting and an equally Happy New Year

Richard Darke

Re: James Bennett Darke m. Martha Morris, 1845, London ENG

2005-09-27 22:57:37Z

Beverley please feel free to contact me at carros@optusnet.com.au so that we can share information on our Darke descendents.
carol rosenhain

Re: Enoch Darke (b Worcester, England abt 1798)

2005-08-19 07:22:03Z

Hi Eric,

My mother, how has been researching the Darkes, has some information on Enoch and I am certain a photograph - I will ask her to copy it and will let you know when I have it.

All the best

Stu Wright

Re: Enoch Darke (b Worcester, England abt 1798)

2005-06-07 15:32:56Z

Hi, we are researching our family tree. My mother is Norma Darke - we have information on Enoch Darke, ministeries, a photo. If interested?

Stu Wright

Enoch Darke (b Worcester, England abt 1798)

2005-06-07 15:32:17Z

Has any researcher come across a reference to Enoch Darke (b Worcester, England abt 1798)?

Doris Florence Darke m. William Aspden

2005-06-07 15:31:42Z

MY MOTHER WAS DORIS FLORENCE DARKE
BORN 27JULY 1917 IN EXETER FROM A LARGE
FAMILY THREE SISTERS JOYCE ENA MAYBE JOAN
BROTHERS BERT FRANK GEORGE NOT SURE OF OTHERS
SHE WAS MARRIED TO WILLIAM ASPDEN
DOES ANYBODY KNOW ANY OF THE FAMILY
CHRIS WAY

Darke surname, Worcester

2005-06-07 15:30:54Z

I don't know if anything I know will help anyone. I have only just found this website and I am intreaged at how many people are researching my surname DARKES!! If it helps anyone, I grew up in Kidderminster and alot of my family still lives in Worcster? I don't know if anyone would find this cheating, but I would be very interested in any connections to my family!! I believe my great grandmother's name was Bone, but I am not sure??

Good luck everyone.

Re: Leonard Darke, Worcestershire & Gloucestershire

2005-06-07 15:30:11Z

Vivien:
I checked the 1881 census and there were three Leonards who were possible ancestors of yours and the father of Gertrude: Leonard#1 born 1841 and lived on King St. He was a fisherman. Leonard #2 his son born 1861 also a fisherman. Leonard #3 born 1848 living London Road. Leonard #4 his son born 1880. There was no Gertrude: presumably she was born after 1881.
I have a very large file on the Worcester Darkes with many lines researched.(back to 1630) Interesting to note that the name "Williams" crops up often. I have one branch that might connect: John Darke married Sarah Williams and had twins: Leonard and William Williams. William Williams had a daughter Ann Bell Darke. She married a Samuel Osborne and in 1881 they lived on Wyldes Lane.
If you want to go further with your research, I could send you a file or snail a family tree to you. I would like more data on your grand parents eg. name of Leonard's wife.
Regards, Maurice

Re: Leonard Darke, Worcestershire & Gloucestershire

2005-06-07 15:29:12Z

My G.Grandfather Benjamin MILLER b.1823 married Emily Maria DARKE 1848 in Manchester, Lancs.
Emily Maria was born in 1828 to Enoch DARKE and Sarah ASKWITH or ASKEW in Worcester.
My GGfather was in business with Enoch DARKE before Enoch became a minister of the Congregational Church.
Emily died in 1917.
I hope this is of interest in your research of the DARKE family in Worcester.

Leonard Darke, Worcestershire & Gloucestershire

2005-06-07 15:28:38Z

I am researching the Darke family of Worcestershire/Gloucestershire. The name "Leonard" figured prominently in a long line of Darkes who lived in Frog Lane/Severn Street, Worcester. They were mostly fishermen. In the 18th C Leonard Darke moved to Gloucester where he married Susannah Darke. I presume that they were cousins but have been unable to find the link. I believe Susannah was the daughter of James/Hephzibah Darke who attended the Barton St. Presbyterian Chapel. I would like to exchange data with anyone who has an interest in this family.

Re: Revolutionary War General William Darke's mother?

2005-06-07 15:27:24Z

Hi. The only James I have was born 1802 in Ky.and m. Lucinda Lary and d. before 1870. He was my GGG Grandfather Through William P. b. 1832.
Regards
Barb

Re: James Bennett Darke m. Martha Morris, 1845, London ENG

2005-06-25 00:00:51Z

my husbands GGgrandmother is also Gertrude Ann Darke would love to share information and to find out about her. and family. thanks chris harrison
please contact
relaxchris@yahoo.com.au

Waldo Dark(e) Boggstownship, Clearfield Co. PA

mriqu81747 — 2006-07-21 09:40:03Z

Looking for info on Waldo Dark(e) and wife Consuela. Interested in where they are Buried (Maybe the Clearfield Cemetery) and Obits. I have found the following children for them in the 1930 census: Jack A., Robert R.,Joseph M., and Charles F. I am related through Waldo's mother Clara (Hicks) (Dark(e)) Mease. Would like to have pictures of headstones and copies of Obits. Also would like to know if Clara had a daughter. I can provide link to Hicks Info and my own research to people who are related.

Thank you,
Bonnie

Darke Co. Congressional Metal of Honor Recipients

jasche — 2006-11-18 16:22:35Z

Congressional Metal of Honor Recipients for Darke Co. may be found:
http://www.ohiohistory.org/moh/origin.cfm?born=DARKE

They are:
Dickey, Douglas E. - Vietnam
James, Isaac - Civil War

Re: Revolutionary War General William Darke's mother?

mbmcknight — 2005-06-07 15:26:46Z

Hi I have lots of info on the Darke family. I decend from Joseph who was my 6G Grandfather. I too am searching for Gen. William Drake's Mother's name. My Email addy is mbmcknight@tds Will share info Thanks Barb

Re: John DARKE c1809 from Wembworthy

SAChallis — 2006-12-27 14:34:56Z

Hi there,
yes we certainly have the same family!

Matilda married Richard Doyle on Dec 17, 1892 in Plymouth.
Richard was born circa 1868 in Cashel Tipperary - we have a few Doyle family members names, but no birthdates etc as you can imagine the Irish ancestry is a bit more complicated. Richard was in the Army so travelled a lot. Their children were born in St Austell, Nova Scotia Canada, Glasgow Scotland etc - we found a lot of this info when someone finally tracked them down in the Scottish 1901 census.

We have a few photo's of Richard but none of Matilda or any of the other Darke family members although when talking to my mil just the other day she thought she did have at least one of them together with Susan Darke.... 'somewhere'!

If you'd like to swap info, feel free to email me at parsarnz@yahoo.ca It would be great to be able to pass this on to my mother in law as she is the only surviving Doyle of that particular family and was an only child.

Cheers, and thanks for the quick reply.
Sally

Re: John DARKE c1809 from Wembworthy

SAChallis — 2006-12-26 19:15:46Z

Hi there,
I have Richard Darke, born 1839 in Wembworthy, father John married to Mary Down in 1834. Johns Father William married Mary Hiel 28 July 1805. Is this the same family???

My mother in laws Grandmother was Matilda Louisa Darke - daughter of Richard (1839)

Hope to hear from you
Cheers
Sally

Re: Revolutionary War General William Darke's mother?

ewd2541 — 2005-06-07 15:27:05Z

Hi am just starting out on internet searches. Does the Joseph you refer to have a father James and a mother Charlotte Dean, 5 brothers and 4 sisters? I have been tracing this branch. Trying to find James's father, could it be John or is it Thomas?

Ernie Darke

Re: Leonard Darke, Worcestershire & Gloucestershire

VivienM43 — 2006-01-12 21:51:48Z

My Grandmother was Gertrude Darke of Wylds Lane, Worcester who married Walter Williams in 1902. Her father was a Leonard Darke, and a witness signature on the marriage certificate is a Florence Darke. Gran was one of a large family, 9 or 10 I think. I have only just started on my research, having found the certificate in my late mother's belongings.

Richard Harold Darke B. England or Canada ~1878

cjmiller21 — 2006-09-14 00:57:13Z

Does anyone have any information on a Richard Harold Darke born in England or possibly Canada around 1878. His father was Charles Darke. No information on his mother. He moved to Saginaw, Michigan and was married in 1901. Somewhere around 1909 he either died or disappeared.

Re: James Bennett Darke m. Martha Morris, 1845, London ENG

relaxchris — 2005-06-15 10:28:06Z

Dear Beverly, in reply, My husband is the gg grandson of Gertrude Anne Darke, i am willing to share what info i have with you. Chritine Harrison.
relaxchris@yahoo.com.au

Re: John DARKE c1809 from Wembworthy

lo018b9903 — 2006-12-27 12:24:55Z

yes it is the same family - Matilda Louisa Darke - born 1873 was my grandmother aunt - would it be possible to tell me your mother in laws maiden name - as i could not trace a Matilda in the 1901 census as i do not know her married name
My grandmother(bn 1907) was dtr of matildas brother william (b 23/3/1880 d 1948), matilda had brother richard (1870) and sister Susan (1875)
Matildas mother was Mary Ann Vern - it was her second marriage,she was married to samuel Hernaman who died - so Matilda has 2 step sisters one of whom i have traced herfamily in 1901

Re: Leonard Darke, Worcestershire & Gloucestershire

richard_darke — 2006-10-24 01:36:11Z

The Reverend Enoch Darke was also my Great Great Grandfather and I have much information on my side of the tree which mainly is in the north of England as the family seems to have migrated to Manchester certainly before the death of a daughter Esther in 1837. Unfortunately I am a late comer to the Internet and most of my research ntil recently was an offshoot to research for a
n MLitt at Bristol in the late 60's. My main interest in those days as now has been to try and establish links with the Organist and Composer Harold Darke 1888 -1976. I am also an organist, far less distiguished, and as a youngster I had been told that my Grandfather, Charles Henry (1870 - 1949), son of another Charles Henry (1841-1907) was his cousin. I dismissed this for a long time as Granddad was a great romancer but recently, thanks to your entry about Enoch (verified by spouse Sarah Haskew) I discovered that we had Worcester connections. As a teenager I met Harold Darke when he opened the organ at Bradford Cathedral in the early 60's. He told me that he had a cousin Henry who had lived in Worcester. Recent research has shown that Harold Darke's father Samuel,b.c.1842 (spouse Arundel) was a bank clerk who came from Worcester. His father was Peter, who I think worked for the 'China' business, and his spouse was Maria. Although I know that the name 'Darke' is more common in what I like to describe as the Three Choirs and Counties region, I should like to think there is in fact a link here particularly as it would appear most of these characters were literate. I should be delighted to hear from you in any event. Richard (b.1945)

Re: Leonard Darke, Worcestershire & Gloucestershire

richard_darke — 2006-10-24 01:34:34Z

Re: John DARKE c1809 from Wembworthy

richard_darke — 2006-12-29 20:13:56Z

Dear Sally,

If Wembworthy is the South West, I think that it is unlikely that we share a similar tree. At that time most of my family was based in the Worcester area.

Nevertheleess, I wish you good hunting & a Happy New Year!

Richard Darke

Re: Enoch Darke (b Worcester, England abt 1798)

Eric_Darke — 2005-07-06 15:30:29Z

Stu,
My apologies for the delay but I totally missed your reply. If you have any info especially a photo I would be very pleased to have it

Regards

Eric Darke

Re: Leonard Darke, Worcestershire & Gloucestershire

Eric_Darke — 2005-06-07 15:29:33Z

Enoch Darke was my GGgrandfather and he was born in Worcester in 1798. One of his sons was also called Enoch b1824. Could this be the Enoch with whom Benjamin Miller was in business?

Joseph Darke, b. 1744 VA

@@gilesk@att.net — 2005-08-26 21:37:28Z

In my ancestry there is a Joseph Darke, possibly born 1744 in VA., and his wife Jane Moody. I seek information on the ancestors of each. One set of data shows Joseph (1744) as the 7th child and 3rd son of Joseph (Sr.) Darke and his unknown wife but that has not been verified.

Any information on parents of Joseph (1744) Darke and wife Jane Moody would be much appreciated.

Giles Smith

Re: "Dark Clan" by Mary DeGroat

kevdarke — 2006-06-05 12:26:15Z

Can you tell me more details on the book that you have,does it cover dark/e's in the UK and if so what dates.

Re: Frederick Darke and Ann Smedley

J80Young — 2006-12-02 05:54:45Z

I am also related to Frederick Darke Ann Smedley. Do you have any information about Ann. Parents? Siblings?
Any information would help.

Re: Ann Smedley Garner

J80Young — 2006-12-02 05:54:45Z

I went to the FHL and found Ann and Frederick's marriage certificate which listed Ann as
Ann Smedley Garner, and a spinster which means she has never been married before.
I also found her christening record in the St. Helen's Parich Register. There she was
listed as Ann Smedley. Upon further research, i think i have found her father, Richard's
burial date March 19, 1807. if this date is true, Ann would be 9 at the time of her
father's death. i believe that Ann's mother, Elizabeth then married again to a Garner.
I also believe that her son Richard Garner Darke was named that in rememberance of both
of the father figures in her life. i just haven't found the Garner yet, i will keep
searching and will let you know of any findings.

More info. on Ann Smedley Garner

J80Young — 2006-12-02 05:54:45Z

I went to the FHL and found some more info on Ann's family.
Her father Richard was buried 19 Mar 1807 St. Helen, Worcester, England.
Ann had two sisters. Mary Ann Smedley chr: 22 feb 1797 St. Helen, Worcester, England.
bur: 14 Sep 1802 St. Helen, Worcester, England. Martha Smedley chr: 12 Jul 1807 St. Helen, Worcester, England.
I plan to go back to the FHL and find more info on this family. i will keep you poseted

Hi Could Peter Darke From France please contact me

linzmccann — 2006-12-01 21:18:02Z

hi Peter Darke,
you contact my mother recently we would like you to get back in contact with us as we have lost your email address
My mum is Joan Jones and you contact us about James Darke