Harker family of Keld

Title

Harker family of Keld

Description

The Harker family lived in the house that was demolished so Keld public hall could be built. This is Solomon Harker, son of John Harker (Keld) & Hannah Pounder (Thwaite). Solomon married Nancy Peacock in 1841 and they then emigrated to America in 1842 where he worked mining and farming. This collection includes his first marriage certificate and shipping form for his journey to America

Source

Our appreciation to Alison Stansfield for sharing this information and allowing us to add to our Archives.

Files

Solomon Harker 1815 Keld.jpg
Solomon Harker 1816 obituary.JPG
Solomon Harker Nanny Peacock Marraige.jpg
solomon harker new york shipping record.JPG

Collection

History of Keld

Citation

“Harker family of Keld,” Keld Resource Centre, accessed February 18, 2025, https://keld.omeka.net/items/show/134.

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