Send a message to the person who requested a photo of the grave monument of William Ripley with the following comment:
I am researching my maternal grandfather's family history as little is known due to him being adopted and having little contact with his birth mother. My grandfather was called Kenneth Hather Ripley and his birth mother was Mary Eleanor Ripley. I believe that her parents were Thomas Ripley (1870 born in Tockwith/Cowthorpe area- 1929) and mother was Ann Elizabeth Ripley. Again I believe that Thomas Ripley was the son of William Ripley (1821 Long Marston-1894) and Jane Ripley (1831-). Thomas had 5/6 other siblings majority born in Cowthorpe: John Taylor Ripley, William Ripley, Mary E Ripley, Elizabeth Ripley, Eleanor Ripley. From the little information I have I believe that they resided and owned Moor Side Farm House in Cowthorpe and did well there. I haven't managed to back any further than William so any information regarding the Ripley family would be much appreciated and would help to fit the puzzle together regarding my grandfathers heritage. Kindest Regards, Katy Early