Brief Life History of George
When George Messenger was born in 1822, in Aspatria, Cumberland, England, United Kingdom, his father, Musgrave Messenger, was 37 and his mother, Jane Coulthard, was 29. He married Isabel Lord on 24 March 1850, in Torpenhow, Cumberland, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 3 daughters. He lived in Cumberland, England, United Kingdom in 1851 and Bothel, Cumberland, England, United Kingdom in 1861.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know George? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (8)
- George Messenger, "England and Wales Census, 1861"
- George Messenger, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
- George Messenger in entry for Mary Ann Messenger, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
Spouse and Children
Parents and Siblings
Siblings (7)
+2 More Children
World Events (8)
1823
Rugby Football 'invented' at Rugby School.
1833 · The Factory Act Restricts Child Labor
The Factory Act restricted the hours women and children could work in textile mills. No child under the age of 9 were allowed to work, and children ages 9-13 could not work longer than 9 hours per day. Children up to the age of 13 were required to receive at least two hours of schooling, six days per week.
1854 · The Crimean War
The Crimean War was fought between Russia and an alliance of Britain, France, Sardinia and Turkey on the Crimean Peninsula. Russia had put pressure on Turkey which threatened British interests in the Middle East.
Name Meaning
English: occupational name from Middle English messager, messenger ‘messenger’ (Old French messagier, messager).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.