April 26, 2005
Searching for Descendants of Nathaniel Cartmell
I started tracing my ancestors about 10 years ago, with the intent of
writing a family history for my grandchildren. It won’t be long before they go to
college, so I am trying to finish this project and I need help.
As you may, or may not know, our surname (Cartmell/Cartmill/Cartmel) comes
from the village of Cartmel in NW England. It was settled in 1188 with the
building of a beautiful church priory, which is still in use today. Some of
the earliest migrations from the village occurred in the 14th century. It is a
very unique surname, but it is found in the U.S., England, Ireland, Canada,
and Australia today.
Nathaniel came to America from England/Ireland in 1685 and settled in New
Castle Co. DE. In the early 1700’s there appeared, just across the river in
Chester Co. PA a Henry and John Cartmill. These three men represent the three
major lines of Cartmill/Cartmell’s that were here in colonial times. All
three lines moved to VA about 1735, and many of their descendants moved westward
from there to KY, OH, IN, and IL as the frontier opened up. They often
settled in close proximity to each other, and it is difficult using only census
and land records to separate the family lines.
Sometimes there is a family bible or a church record that can be found to
assist in research. I am writing to all of Cartmell’s that I can find, in
hopes of gaining additional information on Nathaniel’s line.
I would be glad to share my data with any Cartmell that is actively
researching the family. This is an informal search, and there is no cost involved. I
am trying to determine if there is a link between Henry/ John, and Nathaniel
Cartmell’s line. I am also trying to establish family links back to
England/Ireland where the surname is still well represented.
If you are interested in family history and would like to share information
or just get started with research, I would invite you to call or write to me.
(Email is preferred.)
Thanks for your time.
Phil Cartmille
24397 Miller Road
Rockbridge, OH 43149
740-385-8705
Email: _pcartmille(a)hocking.net_ (mailto:pcartmille@hocking.net)
List Member
Paula Hampton
_pmh52847(a)aol.com_ (mailto:pmh52847@aol.com)