As(h)bridges from Whitehaven/Workington, Cumberland, England.
I am researching my Ashbridge family history.
My g g great grandfather Thomas Asbridge was born in Workington, Cumberland, Nov 1780, son of Moses & Elizabeth.
Thomas (a Mariner)married a Mary Ryley Nov 1802 at Workington.
They had of 6 children - Elizabeth, Mary, John, Thomas, Ryley, & Thomas.
Thomas & Ryley were twins that died in infancy. Elizabeth died aged 21 at Whitehaven.
My g great grandfather Thomas was born 1816 at Whitehaven.
He too was a Mariner and married Hannah Simpson Sept 1846, at Whitehaven.
They had 8 children:
Thomas b1846/ Robert Simpson 1848-1873/ John 1851/ James Gaitskell 1853/ Elizabeth 1856-1873/ Edwin Ryley 1859-1864/ Albert 1862/ Ecford Edwin 1865.All at Whitehaven, Cumberland, England.
It is believed that some emigrated to USA or Canada.
If anyone has any connections, or has info that could help please get in touch.
Laurence