Latest research into the history of the Stevenson, Tyson, Arroll, Taylor and Watson families of Cumberland, England.

The Stevenson Family Tree.

This is all that we know for certain about the family of Joseph Tyson Stevenson:


1 Alexander Stevenson
+Elizabeth or Eliza Tyson

My Great Grandfather was a sea Captain.
He and his 3 brothers owned a vessel.
He was drowned & the boat was lost.

This may prove to be a vital clue in locating the family of Elizabeth Stevenson.

Notes on the name Stevenson in Whitehaven, Cumberland.

St. Catherine's House Birth Registrations

The birth registration index was searched for the period September quarter 1841 to December quarter 1842 for the birth of a Joseph Stevenson.

1851 Census of Whitehaven

The information included is Address, Name, Relationship (ie Head (H), Wife (W), Son (S), Daughter (D), Visitor, etc.), Married (M), Unmarried (U) or Widowed (W), Occupation, Where Born.

1 Martins Court, Strand st
Thomas Stephenson, H, M, 62, Mariner, Cul. Whitehaven
Jane, 58
Jane, D, 18
Elizabeth, D, 16
Emma, D, 14


1 Peters Court
Stevenson, Mary A., Visitor, U, 22


Little Scotland
Elizabeth Stevenson, W, M, 24, Seamans wife
Betsy, D, 5
Dorothy, D, 2


70 Duke St
Elizabeth Stephenson, H, 41, Dressmaker, Cul Whitehaven
Mary, D, U, 19
James, S, 14


Main Street
Joseph Stephenson, U, 21, Lodger


12 New Town
Joseph Stephenson, H, M, 54, Cordwainer journeyman, Cul Workington.
Betty, W, M, 49, LAN Manchester.
Mary Ann, D, M, 24, Mariners wife, Whitehaven.
Thomas, S, U, 20
Mary, D, 18
Joseph, S, 15, Joiners app
Eleanor, D, 12
Alice, D, 7

Stevenson Baptisms and Marriages from the Parish Registers of Whitehaven, Cumberland

The following details were compiled using the online IGI. Names and dates have not been independently verified. All information remains the © Copyright property of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Saint James, Whitehaven 1753-1875

Ann Stevenson
+Joseph Tyson
Marriage: 20 Mar 1785, Saint James, Whitehaven, Cumberland


Richard Stevenson
+Mary Grayson
Marriage: 2 Jun 1811, Saint James, Whitehaven, Cumberland


John Alexander Stevenson
Baptised: 24 Mar 1873, Saint James, Whitehaven, Cumberland
Father: Alexander Stevenson
Mother: Jane


Holy Trinity, Whitehaven 1717-1856

Mary Stevenson
Baptised: 17 Jun 1832, Holy Trinity, Whitehaven, Cumberland
Father: Robert Stevenson
Mother: Betty


Mary Stevenson
+Joseph Trimbel
Marriage: 30 Jan 1826, Holy Trinity, Whitehaven, Cumberland


Thomas Stevenson
+Stewart_ Kirchie
Marriage: 6 Jan 1830, Holy Trinity, Whitehaven, Cumberland


Robert Stevenson
+Elizabeth Currey
Marriage: 1 May 1831, Holy Trinity, Whitehaven, Cumberland


St Nicholas, Whitehaven 1696-1837

Mary Stevenson
Baptised: 29 Dec 1760, St Nicholas, Whitehaven, Cumberland
Father: Isaac Stevenson
Mother: Mary


John Stevenson
Baptised: 13 Jul 1764, St Nicholas, Whitehaven, Cumberland
Father: Isaac Stevenson
Mother: Mary


Joseph Stevenson
Baptised: 4 Sep 1767, St Nicholas, Whitehaven, Cumberland
Father: Isaac Stevenson
Mother:


Samul Stevenson
Baptised: 31 May 1772, St Nicholas, Whitehaven, Cumberland
Parents: Not Recorded


James Stevenson
+Elizabeth Evans
Marriage: 24 Aug 1829, Saint Nicholas, Whitehaven, Cumberland


Elizabeth Stevenson
+Thomas Branney
Marriage: 7 Oct 1835, Saint Nicholas, Whitehaven, Cumberland


James Street-Scotch Presbyterian, Whitehaven

David Stevenson
Baptised: 10 Dec 1815, James Street-Scotch Presbyterian, Whitehaven, Cumberland
Father: David Stevenson
Mother: Mary


Elizabeth Stevenson
Baptised: 13 Feb 1818, James Street-Scotch Presbyterian, Whitehaven, Cumberland
Father: David Stevenson
Mother: Mary


Michael Street-Wesleyan, Whitehaven

Elizabeth Stevenson
Baptised: 3 Dec 1818, Michael Street-Wesleyan, Whitehaven, Cumberland
Father: Humphery Stevenson
Mother: Mary


Independent, Whitehaven

No Stevensons recorded


St Nicholas Old Chapel 1705-1709

Non-IGI

Other Stevenson Families

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Notes on the name Tyson in Whitehaven, Cumberland.

This tree was compiled using the online IGI. Names and dates have not been independently verified.

This tree was compiled with the assistance of Julian Gill. For more information e-mail Julian here, or visit Julian's Gill family web site.

1 Joseph Tyson
+Eleanor Pennington
Married: 3 March 1801, St. James, Whitehaven.

Principal Inhabitants Of Cumberland And Westmorland 1829

TYSON Jos linen/woollen draper 61 King St Whitehaven

Principal Inhabitants Of Cumberland 1847

TYSON Jos linen/woollen drpr Lonsdale Pl W'haven

Notes on the name Watson in Armathwaite, Skelton, and Hesket-in-the-Forest, Cumberland.

This tree provided by Kristine Watson of Ontario, Canada. For more information e-mail Kristine here.

1. Joseph Watson
B: 1747, Skelton
+Jane Sowerby
B: 10 December 1740
M. 27 February 1772