Distribution of the cranford surname in uk view a map of the distribution of cranford families in the uk. Martha miss mattys maid, who is deeply attached to her mistress. Elizabeth, 19th century author whose works included the novels mary barton and north and south. This was about 47% of all the recorded cranfords in the usa. The type is not ridiculously small its pretty average, this is a very readable version of the cranford chronicles. Distribution of cranford surname in us see a map of the distribution of cranford families in the us. Mary polly cranford born 18 married william stringer on 21 nov 1832. Daniel cranford phone, address, background info whitepages. First of all, we will look for a few extra hints for this entry. Todays crossword puzzle clue is a general knowledge one. On the surface, she was the ideal victorian wife and mother, a 19thcentury domestic goddess.
Lets find possible answers to surname of the author of cranford crossword clue. Cranford surname this english surname of cranford was a locational name, from a place so called, a parish in county northampton, four miles from kettering, england. In the first place, cranford is in possession of the amazons. The series was transmitted in five parts in the uk by bbc one in. Cranford is one of the betterknown novels of the 19thcentury english writer elizabeth gaskell. Weve arranged the synonyms in length order so that they are easier to find. The story revolves around the town of cranford, home to mary smith and her friends, the sisters miss matty and miss deborah. Derived from the gaelic word cru meaning bloody, and ford meaning pass or crossing, the crawford surname is believed by most to mean a crossing of blood. Joshua cranford abt 1834 managed by robert cranford last edited 7 dec 2017 mary frances f. They adore good gossip, and romance and change is in the air, as the unwelcome grasp of the industrial revolution rapidly approaches their beloved rural markettown. Enter the books you have read where the authors last name starts with a. Her debut novel, the brightest star, a second chance romance with she hopes heart. Peter gordon cranford bracuto 1908 2000 genealogy geni.
Cranford is a township in union county, new jersey, united states. Yet if this gives the author a cosy image it would be misleading. John cranford 1942 20 oklahoma john david cranford, sr. Return to cranford known in the united kingdom as the cranford christmas special is the twopart second season of a british television series directed by simon curtis. This social history of a gentler era, which describes, without sentimentalizing or satirizing, her girlhood village of knutsford and the efforts of its shabbygenteel inhabitants to keep up appearances, has remained her most popular work. If a married couple come to settle in the town, somehow the gentleman disappears. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. Surname of the author of cranford crossword puzzle clues. Genealogy profile for leonard cranford leonard cranford 1745 1830 genealogy genealogy for leonard cranford 1745 1830 family tree on geni, with over 190 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. He cites cranford, an 1853 novel by elizabeth gaskell, in which mr. It is rather a written collection of lives, customs and social values of people of a fictitious town called cranford which is modelled after the small cheshire town of knutsford. The novel opens by explaining that women are in control of the town of cranford, or at least of all properties with high values. In 1840 there were 14 cranford families living in north carolina. Authors with a last name starting with g 781 books goodreads.
Cranford was a backwater when gaskell wrote about it, but a backwater very much connected to the flowing tides of. Bedanfordscir, located in southeastcentral england. Cranford is a proud australian living in the usa, a lover of books, breadsticks and bed, and the mother of two children who are far too similar to their father for her liking. The 19th century novelist wrote cranford, north and south, and wives and daughters while living at the plymouth grove property between 1850 and 1865.
Elizabeth gaskell, the last generation in england 1849 elizabeth gaskell, the cage at cranford 1863 appendix b. In 1891 there were 106 cranford families living in london. Cranford, my lady ludlow, and mr harrisons confessions. It was then published, with minor revision, in book form in 1853. The highest recorded use of the first name cranford was in 1927 with a total of babies. Having read north and south and wives and daughters, this novel if you can call it one took me by surprise. The amazing secret life of cranford creator elizabeth gaskell. Elizabeth gaskells cranford first appeared in 1851 in serialised form in the magazine household words which was edited by charles dickens, and as cranford is a collection of short stories or vignettes, it must have worked well in a serialised format. Surname of the author of cranford todays crossword puzzle clue is a general knowledge one.
Dictionary of american family names 20, oxford university press. Author of the novels including north and south, wives and daughters and cranford the latter adapted into a bbc television period drama in 2007 possible answers. Bob cranford, american vocalist and harmonica player. Printed by this book is not paginated, so placed in brackets.
William harald b 1692 in cranford, m 1715 in cranford to jane, b 1685 in cranford. Margo lee williams, family historian and author, family tree at. The surname cranford was first found in bedfordshire old english. With judi dench, julia mckenzie, imelda staunton, lisa dillon. It was not surprising that mr peter became such a favourite at cranford. We will try to find the right answer to this particular crossword clue. The last generation in england was also used as a source. In doing genealogy research, we surely dont want to reinvent the wheel.
We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. Author whose novel cranford was adapted into a television drama with a cast including judi dench, jim carter, julia mckenzie and imelda staunton. Cranford family crest, coat of arms and name history. Lets find possible answers to name by which the author of cranford is known crossword clue. Cranford, new jersey, name index compiled by robert.
This was about 27% of all the recorded cranfords in the uk. Cranford 1851, the bestknown of elizabeth gaskells novels, first appeared as a serial in the magazine household words, edited by charles dickens. Both he and his surname are regarded as vulgar by the ladies of cranford. Peace to cranford of cranford by elizabeth gaskell. John, david cranford was born on month day 1942, at birth place, oklahoma. The manchester home of the victorian author elizabeth gaskell opens to the public on sunday after a.
Create a free family tree for yourself or for david cranford and well search for valuable new information for you. Social security administration data, the first name. New jersey monthly magazine ranked cranford as its 34th best place to live in its 2010 rankings of the best places to live. The story of the town of cranford and its inhabitants, the comings and goings, the slow and steady development of the women of cranford and their coming together. It was first published, irregularly, in eight instalments, between december 1851 and may 1853, in the magazine household words, which was edited by charles dickens. Genealogy profile for james arthur cranford james arthur cranford 1819 1872 genealogy genealogy for james arthur cranford 1819 1872 family tree on geni, with over 190 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Here are the possible solutions for surname of the author of cranford clue. The cranford family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920.
It was last seen in british general knowledge crossword. There is no real plot, but rather a collection of satirical sketches, which sympathetically portray changing small town customs and values in mid victorian england. Don nix born 1941, an american songwriter, composer, arranger, musician, and author. Chilnick, author, editor and publisher died on december 18, 20, after a long illness. Cranford, the moorland cottage and the cage at cranford. Name by which the author of cranford is known crossword. Surname of the 19thcentury novelist who wrote cranford. David cranford historical records and family trees.
Cranford is likely the best known novel of victorian author elizabeth gaskell. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of victorian society, including the very poor, and are of interest to social historians as well as lovers of literature. Cranford family trees, crests, genealogy, dna, more. The novel follows the daytoday social lives of a group of uppermiddleclass women in the small, fictional town of cranford, england. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for daniel cranford.
London had the highest population of cranford families in 1891. Cranford was the author of several books including. The ladies vied with each other who should admire him most. Finally, we will solve this crossword puzzle clue and get the correct word. A lifelong reader, she dove into the romance genre on the recommendation of her best friend and hasnt looked back since. Nix or nicks is a surname of english origin, which initially indicated that the person so named. Most of the threecolour blocks used in this book have been made by the graphic photoengraving co. Rather than having a strong narrative, the novel delivers a tableau of social goings on that illuminate the characters and their. Cranford nix 19692002, an american guitarist, singer, and songwriter. The teleplay by heidi thomas was adapted from three novellas by elizabeth gaskell published between 1849 and 1858. Cranford ancestry the family tree of james arthur johnson. Why do some british surnames begin with a lowercase double f, as in ffolliott or ffoulkes.
Cranford surname in the onegreatfamily tree source. Hi to all the spisso families i set up this page to get all the families together to exchange stories and pictures and also gather family. Cranford mabis 1920s 1980s managed by jean mabis last edited 6 dec 2017 john earl cranford sr 07 dec 1883 tuscola, douglas co. Cranford is a british television series directed by simon curtis and steve hudson. Life changes when their longlost brother peter returns after a long absence. Believed to be first assumed by the proprietor of the lands and barony of crawford, in lanarkshire, scotland, crawford is often a habitational name derived from several different places called crawford. Ronald eugene cranford 19412006, american neurologist and expert on comas and unconsciousness. The clue was in the name she used on her books not elizabeth gaskell but mrs gaskell. Peter gordon cranford, author of but for the grace of god.
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