I am Walter Duncan Park born 1937, in Blackburn, Lancashire, England. I am trying to add to my family tree, I am using the “My Heritage” computer programme, I have over 7000 people in my tree, mainly on my maternal side, but there are many gaps in the PARK side of the ancestors. Can you help?
My father was Walter Park (1912 – 1990) Born Chorley, Lancashire, England
His father was Robert Walter Park (1881 – 1961) Born Milnthorpe, Cumbria, England. He was a well know Cumberland & Westmorland style wrestler, (I have some of his trophies) he had an illegitimate daughter with his sister-in-law and on his death near Southport it was discovered that he had another family.
My Great Grandfather was George Park (1853 – 1931) he was at one time licensee of the Plough Inn, Crosthwaite & Lythe, Nr Kendal, Cumbria.
His father was Thomas Park (1808 – 1883)
His father was John Park (1779 - 1857)
His father was Richard Park (C1759 - ?)
The majority of the PARK family that I have been able to trace come from the Kendal area of Cumbria and are mainly farmers.
I would be grateful progress beyond John & Richard Park, and I am also interested in the brothers and sisters of Robert Walter and their families, names, dates of births, marriages and deaths would be helpful.
