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Charlton WILSON born 1882 at Wheatley Hill

adnil12 — 26 Mar 2004 8:13:56 GMT

Looking for relatives of Charlton Wilson born 1882 at Wheatley Hill. Living in Tudhoe with Family in 1901 working as a cabinet maker.

Palmer family in Bishop Wearmouth Sunderland Co.Durham

PatriciaGraceP — 5 Jul 2008 1:55:31 GMT

On the 1871 census it shows John Palmer Master Mariner and his family living at 41 Robinson Street South Bishopwearmouth Sunderland. I am hoping that somebody else is researching this family. John is my gtgrandfather and he was born in 1835 in Goole Yorkshire; his father was William Palmer and I'm afraid that is all the info I have of his parents. Can anyone help me find John Palmer please?

Ann GRAHAM m. to William RICHARDSON, son b. 1845 Sunderland Durham

kathandtonga — 5 Jul 2008 12:36:25 GMT

Ann Richardson nee Graham married to William Richardson - son William born 1845 Sunderland Durham.

Stockton Union Workhouse records 1856

JillHughes53 — 6 Apr 2008 10:24:50 GMT

Does anyone know where to locate the admission and discharge records to the Stockton Union workhouse for the years around 1856. Margaret Lane had her child, Thomas,while she was in the workhouse (1856)and I'd like to find out any details about her and why she had to enter the workhouse, was she married etc.
Thanks
Jill

NICHOLSON b.1863 Bapt. Dec.1863 in Haswell

Bill Nicholson — 18 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on William Nicholson b.1863 Bapt.Dec.1863
in Haswell.Parents were Thomas and Eleanor Nicholson.Possibly lived in Chester le Street Eng.William came to Nova Scotia Canada in 1893.His wife was Hannah Adamson.She came to Nova Scotia in 1895 nad were married in
Springhill Nova Scotia in 1895.

SIMPSON in Durham

elainesimpson191 — 3 Jul 2008 1:30:44 GMT

would like to track any information or memebers of my famil on my fathers side they came from seaham in durham. i would like any information on the desendants of thomas simpson( born Apporx 1884) and jenny simpson nee naisbettthey had for children thomas, robert, hannah and my own grandfather James wiliam alexander. and help would be appriciated

Billingham cemetery

brianyewdall — 2 Jul 2008 9:22:28 GMT

My late grandfather in his later life moved from Yorkshire up to Billingham.
Could anyone give me directions to what I assume is the only burial site in the area.
Any info appreciated.
Brian

Connections to ASKEW / BLACKETT family, Witton Park, Co. Durham

pcplady1 — 23 May 2003 4:57:33 GMT

Looking for anyone who has knowledge of David Simmons Askew or his wife, Lilly Blackett, who were my maternal grandparents. My mother Dorothy was born 1915 in Witton Park. Lilly died @1919, after giving birth to her fourth child. Mum's siblings were George Simmons and Constance Askew. Grandfather died in the 1950's, in Crook, was a colliery surveyor for many years. There were some relatives named Stevenson or Stephenson in S Durham also. Grandfather was active in the Freemasons, which might help with identification.

MURPHY in Durham mid to late 1800's

tapberg — 2 May 2008 7:26:46 GMT

Looking for any info on Thomas Murphy born 1830 Ireland (mother was Ellen born 1801) who married Elizabeth ? born 1841 Felling Shore Durham. Their children all born in Bill Quay Durham were William born 1863, Ellen Jane born 1868, John Thomas born 1865 and Margaret born 1870.

Ralph CORNER of Seaton (Carew?), Stranton C 1772

Avril_Steward — 24 Jun 2008 7:34:14 GMT

Does anyone have access to the parish records of Stranton for C 1772.
The BT's on line seem to jump from the 1760's to 1790's.

If anyone can find my 3 X's great grandfather, I'd be eternally grateful.

Kind Regards
Avril

Thomas 'Toddler' MURPHY, Durham footballer

taddygirl — 13 Jun 2008 12:06:14 GMT

My great grandfather Thomas Murphy - born 1885 - was nicknamed Toddler Murphy and played football for Sunderland 1907? He played for BankHead Albion Football Team and was in the team which won Durham Amateur Cup in 1907-08. Winning photo was taken outside Dubmire Workmen's Club.

Does anyone have any information on where I can get team photo? There was one with article in the Echo, 1/6/1978 which I have but it is in poor condition. Thanks for any info.

Etherley or Heathley or are they the same? Elizabeth HODGSON

hettonhoughton — 23 Jun 2008 7:55:07 GMT

Hi my geography not very good but I have a servant in 1881 census stating Heathley Dur as her pob. Her fathers name is William (from wed cert) and she married age 15. She married Matthew Beresford. They were in Black Hall Mill in 1881 then moved to Chester Moor for 1891 but I am trying to locate a birth and 1871 census for Elizabeth Hodgson.
Is Etherley the same place as Heathley? If not can anyone explain where in the county Heathley was please?
Or do you have Elizabeth Hodgson 1866c in your tree? Thanks Judith

ROGAN and TOOLE in Fellin, Heworth, Durham

Desmond Rogan — 11 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

TRYING TO FINED INFORMATION ON William Rogan and wife Mary
came to Felling Heworth DURHAM NORTHUMBLAND FROM IRELAND ABOUT 1872 TO 1880. ALSO RESEARCHING WILLIAM TOOLE. IN FELLING HEWORTH.

Joseph MASON born in abt 1840 in or near Durham Co., m. to Anna ARMSTRONG

wandaq1 — 27 Jan 2003 3:39:44 GMT

I am looking for information on Joseph Mason born in abt 1840 in or near Durham Co., England. He was married to Anna Armstrong whose father was Elias Armstrong. They married and had several children and then came to America with two living children. They settled in Kansas. He was a blacksmith by trade. My great-grandmother was born in Houghten Le Spring, Durham, England. I have her birth certificate, her parents marriage record and a picture of her at 16.

Where to visit in County Durham?

tcatwa03 — 22 Jun 2008 10:09:09 GMT

Greetings,
I will be visiting County Durham in a week or so and may have a full day to do some genealogy research. My ancestors (Forster/Foster/Hardy/Robinson/Singlewood) are mostly from the Willington area and some from the Bishop Auckland area. I have most of these families fairly well documented (census, marriage/birth registrations) in the 1841-91 period, so my main priorities for me during my visit would be if there are some libraries or record offices that might have family files (e.g., files pertaining to particular families with records of reseach requests/responses and family histories) and name-listings of graves in local cemeteries or church yards. Given my limited time, my main question is where best to spend it? Any thoughts you have would be very much appreciated!

Thanks,
Mike from Seattle

Old South Shields street photos

paulr191 — 12 Oct 2004 2:26:02 GMT

Does anyone have any old photos (pre 1960's) of the following streets in South Shields that they'd be willing to scan and e-mail me?

West Row, Harton Colliery, South Shields
Green Lane, Simonside, South Shields
Vine Street, West Harton, South Shields
Beattie St, West Harton, South Shields
Water Lane, Westoe, South Shields
Pit Yard, Westoe South Shields
Penny Pie Landing, South Shields
Mill Street, Westoe, South Shields
Wapping Street, South Shields
Palmerston Street, South Shields
Tennant Street, West Harton, South Shields

Also any advice on maps that contain these streets would be much appreciated.

Thanks very much
Paul

Margaretta WILSON nee WEARMOUTH from Witton Gilbert, Durham

MargaretLaverick83 — 16 Jun 2008 10:53:08 GMT

I am looking for relations regarding Margaretta Wilson who died in 1937, her maiden name was Wearmouth from Witton Gilbert, Durham.

MANSON/CAMPBELL family South Shields

Fiona — 10 Oct 2006 9:26:52 GMT

Robert Manson born c1854 in Sutherland Scotland died 1889 in the Fever Hospital Hebburn,South Sheilds. He married Johan Hendry,born in Caithness c1852, in Edinburgh in 1881.
They had 6 children that I know of all born in South Shields
Alexander and Robert born 1882
Johan Mackay born 1883
Nellie 1885
Catherine 1887
Adam Angus 1890

Johan married again in 1895 to William Campbell, born in Scotland c1954. Johan and William had 3 children again all born South Shields
William 1894
Margaret 1896
Annie M 1898.

Adam Angus was killed in WW1 in 1915 - his mother;s residence at time of his death was 16 Garden Lane South Shields.

Looking for any further information on this family.
Johan Mackay Manson moved to the far north of Scotland to live with relatives and died there.

Is it possible to view the records of the Fever Hospital?

thankyou

South Thornby? Place in Durham?

jabriall — 31 Mar 2008 11:35:13 GMT

Hello,
I have located a friend's 3x great grandfather in Tynemouth in the 1851 Census. His birthplace seems clearly written as "South Thornby". I can't find it on modern maps and the county name is obscured. He was George HASWELL, Mariner, born abt.1765.
Ancestry has transcribed the place in the index as "South Thoresby" but that is in Lincolnshire. Has anybody any idea of where he was born, please? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards, Jack Allen (West Midlands)

Durham artist Thomas John HORSLEY

stotherscomstone — 17 Jun 2008 1:48:18 GMT

Seeking information on the family and life of Thomas John Horsley, born 1795. A portrait painter, he is the son of Thomas Horsley and Mary Taylor. Located in Bishopwearmouth in 1851 and 1861. Death date unknown. All information, including painted works completed, is appreciated.

OR -- can someone point me to a solid encyclopedia or other source of successful artists from 19th century Durham?

Best regards,
B Martin
comstone@gmail.com

SLACK and WATSON in Durham

doylew8 — 17 Jun 2008 6:38:26 GMT

I'm looking for info that Isabelle Slack wed. John Watson in Durham county. All census records I have found say they were both born in County Durham. I'm looking to confirm either thier births or marriage.

Info:
John Watson b. 14 Jun 1858 (d. 08 Jun 1943 Illinois USA)
Isabella Slack b. Apr 1867
Married sometime in 1880's in England (maybe 1881)

Also i'm looking for the family of Lavina (Venie) Sayers. Her father Joseph Sayers and mom Barbara Thrilaway
Her grandparents: Joseph Sayers and Mary Ann Cairede
All of Durham County.
Left England in 1884-1885

Any help would be great. Thanks

Elizabeth HARTLEY m. Johnny GREENER in Sunderland

julief114 — 16 Jun 2008 10:30:08 GMT

Both born abt 1900. Married in Sunderland? Son born 1937. Can anyone find their marriage entry for me?
Thanks, Julie

John George FITZSIMMONS m. Ann QUINN 1876 at South Hetton Holy Trinity Church

johnroberts9159 — 15 Jun 2008 2:52:35 GMT

Hi. Am looking for information regarding Ann Quinn born Trimdon Grange, Five Houses, 17 Oct 1852. Parents were Patrick Quinn and Mary nee Mason. Ann Quinn married John George Fitzsimmons 6 Jan 1876 at South Hetton Holy Trinity Church. These were my great great grandparents. Thanks for taking the time to read this.

James FOSTER and wife Isabelle BURNHAM, Durham,England

pantherlady — 14 Jun 2008 4:14:15 GMT

Looking for James and wife Isabelle Burnham Foster in the 1850-1860 census for Durham England. They had children before 1862 when their daughter Mary was born.There may be more children after Mary. Would like names if possible. Any help much appreciated.

MORGAN / FOSTER marriage 1854 - 1856 in Durham England

pantherlady — 14 Jun 2008 4:21:44 GMT

Looking for a marriage for Peter Morgan from Ireland and Francis Foster of Durham,England. It may have taken place about 1854-1856 Co.Durham,England as they had a daughter Julia born 1857 Durham,England.Peter Morgan had a son,Daniel by a previos marriage to Margaret Maclear,whom died shortly after the birth of son.

Family Names from Co. Durham

Paul Humble — 20 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I'am looking for any connection the family listed
Robert Nicholson (b:5 th June 1859) Seaton, Co Durham
married some where in Co. Durham but moved around from Seaton to Beamish to Netherton. He was a miner by trade. He married a Margaret surname unknown she died in 1924.
any information on the Nicholson line would be most grateful.
also
Owen McArdle (b:1836) married Margaret Whitehead (b:1841)
The granddaughter of Owen
Minnie McArdle married Brian William Humble (about 1930).
Any help with the Humble line before Brian would be most grateful

norwegian grandfather SCHERENBERG, steward of Sailers Home, North Shields

maggieryton — 14 Jun 2008 12:38:25 GMT

Frederick Scherenberg. Steward of Sailers Home North Shields.Died at sea 1907.
Infomation about Sailors Home please and links to relatives.

John GARBUTT worked in the coal mines in Durham

frances_pritchard — 15 May 2008 1:25:31 GMT

John Garbutt b. 1842 married Mary Ann Potts b. 1846, they had 8 children - Theresa b.1869 (my great grandmother), Jane b.1872, Augustine b.1873, Emma b.1877, John b. 1880, Elizabeth b.1881, Joseph W b. 1883. and George b.1885. John, Augustine, son John and George all worked in the coal mines in Durham. Is there anyone who might be decended from this family. I am struggling with my next step. Thanks

Bank Head Albion Football Team 1907-08

taddygirl — 13 Jun 2008 11:55:34 GMT

I'm tracing my great grandfather Thomas Murphy, born in Sunderland 1885 and married Louisa Hubbick in 1911. He played football in the BankHead Albion Football Team and I have a faint copy of an article and photo from Northern Echo, 1/6/1978 of the Bank Head Albion Football Team who won the Durham Amateur Cup in the 1907/08 season. It was taken outside the Dubmire Workmen's Club. Wondering if anyone is familiar with the Team and how I can obtain a better copy - have contacted the Echo but they don't seem to have copies of the newspaper available. Any info on Thomas or Louisa would be great.

Thanks very much.

Someone familiar with Greensides and Ryton, Co. Durham

cumberworth — 27 May 2008 3:36:23 GMT

I am going to be visiting this area about June 19. My gr. grandfather, John Moffitt came from Greensides. I would like to communicate with someone that know the area. I am hoping to find the house that he lived in. The name was orginally Murthwaite in the 1700's. My gt. grandfather came to the US in 1850. He was a coal miner. He left a brother William and a grandmother Hannnah behind. I would like if possible find their gravesites as well. I have been in Ryton and Greensides once 12 years ago so am somewhat familiar with the area. I have the Moffitt genealogy back to the early 1700's.

Winston, Co Durham Parish Records - baptism of Elizabeth SMITH b 1801 Newsham

kwatson63 — 1 May 2008 11:19:36 GMT

I am hoping to find someone with access to the Winston Parish Records in the early 1800s. I am looking for the baptism of Elizabeth Smith b 1801 Newsham,Durham.The Parish Registers for the period 1572-1976 are deposited at Durham County Record Office, County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UL (EP/Wi).
The baptism index only covers after 1813 so I don't believe the record would be obtrainable thru the LDS site.
Any assistance would be most appreciated.

look up please in 1891 census Hartlepool, Durham

Lynne — 16 May 2004 5:51:18 GMT

Hi,
Would really appreciate a look up for:
Robert ANSON born about 1834 Sunderland Publican
Hannah wife c. 1836 Hutton Henry
Hannah Mary daughter c. 1869 Hartlepool
William c. 1883
Would you please tell me all the info that is listed on the 1891 census, especially what it says about William c.1883.
They lived at the Duke of Wellington Pub, 158 Durham St., Hartlepool in 1881 census.
Does anyone know if that pub is still standing?
Thanks
~Lynne

Ann Weakner School in South Shields

mrnoble_1 — 7 Jun 2008 5:20:27 GMT

Does anyone know anything about this school in Fowler St in South hields. I understand it was later called Maddiesons College
Michael

YEWDELL family in Sunderland

brianyewdall — 4 Jun 2008 6:48:36 GMT

Apologies if this has been asked before.
The Yewdell family can be found in 1881 living in Bishopwearmouth Durham.(56 Tyne Street)
William A Yewdell together with wife Ann E plus children John R,Richard and Hannah.
Could anyone with access to older census records give me some feedback on this family.
I have been told this family has Yorkshire links,but without fathers name/mothers maiden name I'm lost.
Regards Brian Yewdall

ADAMSON marriage look up in Durham

marialoader66 — 3 Jun 2008 11:30:08 GMT

hi, could some one please help, i am trying to find a marriage for sarah adamson to a temperly in approx 1867 to 1872 in the durham area, any info would be grateful, thanks maria.

Emma BELL m. Robert HESLOP 22 March 1824 Stockton on Tees

jgibson65 — 4 Jun 2008 5:19:34 GMT

Is anyone researching this couple?

Emma Bell belonged to my husband's family, and I am trying to find out whether her husband Robert Heslop is related to my own Heslop ancestors.

The only information I have on Robert is the above marriage date and from his children's christenings he was a mariner. He is not on the 1841 census with his wife Emma - presumably away at sea - and a possible entry I have for Emma in 1851 shows that she is a widow.

I am assuming he was born around 1800 but this may be wrong, and I don't know whereabouts he was born.

Emma and Robert's children were Mary Ann Heslop b 1825, Robert Heslop b 1827 and another Robert Heslop b 1829, all born in Stockton on Tees and christened in St Thomas parish church, Stockton.

Can anyone help me? Fingers crossed!

Wilfred HODGSON (Tudhoe Colliery Durham) - 1926.

jksdelver — 2 Jun 2008 7:06:21 GMT

In an autograph book of a relative who went to the Morley (ne Leeds) Salvation Army. In it there is a signature for a Wilfred Hodgson (Cadet Tudhoe Colliery Durham) - 1926.

If anyone is related to this person I could scan it for them.

STANTON of Stubb House, Co. Durham

dijohn1962 — 26 May 2008 11:15:48 GMT

We are researching the Stanton family of Stubb House, Co. Durham, Enland and would like more information on Philip, George Bidder, Frank Harrison Stanton the three sons of John Harrison Stanton and Elizabeth Harby Stanton who emigrated to Canada in the early 1900's, also their sister Dorothy who married --Forde. John Harrison Stanton was the son of Philip Holmes Stanton and Elizabeth was the daughter of George Parker Bidder.
Thanks Diann

Thomas TURNBULL abt. 1813 m. Ann GEORGE 1832 in Gateshead, Durham

wisegal — 5 Oct 2004 2:03:44 GMT

Hi

I was wondering if anyone has any information on this Turnbull family. I'm trying to find Thomas Turnbull's parents and siblings. This is what I have so far. So if anyone has any information it would be greatly appreciated.
Descendants of Thomas Turnbull

THOMAS1 TURNBULL was born Abt. 1813. He married ANN GEORGE 13 August 1832 in Gateshead, Durham, England, daughter of JAMES GEORGE and ELIZABETH WILSON. She died October 1847.

Children of THOMAS TURNBULL and ANN GEORGE are:

i. GILBERT2 TURNBULL, b. 23 December 1832; d. 8 November 1898, Westgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Nbl; m. MARGARET.

ii. ELIZABETH TURNBULL, b. 14 December 1835.

iii. JANE TURNBULL, b. 24 July 1838.

iv. MARY ANN TURNBULL, b. 1 September 1841.

v. THOMAS TURNBULL, b. 1 April 1845, Gateshead, Durham, England; m. ANN WATSON, 31 December 1866, Gateshead, Durham, England; b. Abt. 1847, Gateshead, Durham, England; d. Aft. 1901.

vi. ANN TURNBULL, b. 27 October 1847, Gateshead, Durham, England; m. EDWARD WATSON, 21 November 1864, Gateshead, Durham, England; b. Abt. 1844, Newcastle On Tyne, Nbl.

Thank you

Kim

Sarah BURN b. 1863 m. John CAMERON in 1884, both born Chester-le-Street

bobc110 — 21 May 2008 10:46:40 GMT

I NEED INFORMATION ON A SARAH BURN, WHO WAS BORN IN 1863 IN CHESTER-LE-STREET. SHE MARRIED A JOHN CAMERON IN 1884 ALSO IN CHESTER-LE-STREET. IN THE ENGLAND 1891 CENSUS SHE WAS LIVING IN TANFIELD, DURHAM, AND IN THE 1901 CENSUS IN WINLATON.
ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED

BAMBROUGH, FAWCETT or NEESHAM in Durham

Mary H. Heddles — 23 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Wish contact with anyone searching BAMBROUGH, FAWCETT or NEESHAM in Durham.

Joseph WALLER in Hartlepool

nfrance_1 — 20 May 2008 11:57:18 GMT

Trying to contact family of Joseph Waller b.1844 in Whitby. He eventually settled in Hartlepool & married. His children were Elizabeth, Margaret (or Mary) Robert, Agnes, Emily & William, all born in Hartlepool between 1866 & 1879. Joseph had a brother, John, who also lived in Hartlepool.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Mary O'NEIL b. abt 1870 possibly in Co.Durham

clee001 — 13 Apr 2006 1:42:17 GMT

I,m seaching for Mary O,Neil -Born c1870. It is possible that she was born in Co.Durham.

Her parents;- Francis O,Neil and Ellen Kennedy both born in Ireland ???

Catherine

PRINCE in Sunderland area

marialoader66 — 23 May 2008 10:14:32 GMT

hi i am researching the names prince, mustard, lang and wallace and marrs in the sunderland area,especially the name james william prince born 1926, (billy) as he was know, if anyone has any info i would be very grateful thanks maria.

COATS definitely no "E" in Bishopwearmouth

MalcolmDVincent — 18 May 2008 3:52:15 GMT

Christopher Coats born c1755 was my gr.gr.gr.gr.grandfather. His granddaughter Catherine (Colleen) married Owen MARTIN (b1819 in Ireland). They lived in Bishopwearmouth.
I would welcome any information on the COATS family or Dorothy ROBINSON who married Christopher's son Joseph.

Gillian Diane WALLIS - Resting Place d. 1974 Sunderland

sarzx_1 — 17 May 2008 6:58:21 GMT

Does anybody have access to records within Sunderland area?

We know that Gillian was born in 1958 in Hinckley. We also know that she had a son, Steven in 1974, and she died hours after the birth. I am looking for her grave, possibly located near "The Gilley Law" area of Sunderland, which is where she was living at the time of her death (I have located Gillian's death record and Steven's birth record).

WHITFIELD in Durham

bikeman55 — 29 Oct 2001 12:51:18 GMT

lOOKING FOR ANY INFO ON THE BRANCH OF WHITFIELD'S THAT SETTLED IN DURHAM SOMETIME AFTER 1600. FAMILY ORIG IN NORTHUMBERLAND FROM THERE IT SLIT INTO THREE BRANCHES ONE IN DURHAM, ONE IN SUSSEX AND ON STAYED IN NORTHUMBERLAND.

THANK YOU

WELLS Family info, Hartlepool

deborahcrooks — 17 May 2008 1:01:03 GMT

Hi, Can anyone help me!!!! Searching info on Mark Wells, born around 1835 on the Isle of Wight, was a mariner and came to Hartlepool where he married a Mary ann Mead....does anyone have any info about Mark. William Henry, their son married Margaret Dobson and they had Annie Wells who in turn married Thomas Crooks in 1915. Any info greatly received and will share any I have got.

COWLEY / SHAW / SMITH in Shildon, Quarrington, Easington, Byers Green, Co, Durham

hyphen114 — 18 May 2008 5:56:28 GMT

Hi.
I am researching the family of Mary Ann Cowley Smith (1844-74) born at Kirk Merrington, lived at Shildon, Byers Green, and West Cornforth, where she died.

She married John Smith (1842-1912) about 1865 and they had three children, who survived her, and immigrated to Ohio, USA, with their father.

Mary Ann Cowley's parents were Mary and Thomas Cowley of Aycliffe, who subsequently moved to Quarrington.

One sister was Jane Cowley Shaw Dixon of Craddock Terrace in Shildon (b. 1840 or 1842, d. early 1900s.

One brother was Thomas Cowley 1839-1896, who worked on the railroad and died in a workplace fire in 1896.

I would be interested in corresponding with anyone who would like to share information about these families.
Thank you.
-- Colleen

MATTHEWS in Sunderland area

Catherine — 20 Mar 2004 10:36:44 GMT

I would like to hear from anyone named Matthews or Stores in the Sunderland area. Someone in the family was married in Hunwick Church. I have had no success finding out about my family so I'm casting my net wider.

Catherine

Andrew STEPHEN born 1905 South Shields Durham England died ??

MarianStephens — 3 May 2008 12:14:53 GMT

I am trying to locate details of the death of Andrew 'Andy' STEPHEN coalminer working at Stockton Borehole Colliery Argenton Newcastle New South Wales Australia, born 1905 South Shields Durham England father: Alexander STEPHEN coalminer b c1873 Scotland and mother: Annie Maria GOSLING.

Andy was the second youngest of a large family, some siblings names are - Annie b 1895, Elizabeth b 1896, Isabel 'Bella' b 1898, Emily b 1899, Alexander b 1901, Catherine born ?, Mary b/d 1902, Robert Ross b/d 1903 and Robert 'Bob' b 1906.

Andy and Bob were the only family members who came to Australia - Andy in 1926 (aged 21 yrs) to Melbourne Victoria aboard unknown ship. Bob in 1928 to Freemantle Western Australia. They both settled in Newcastle district of New South Wales.

Andy married 1930 at Wallsend to Ethel Melba YOUNG b1910 New South Wales - had 3 children
remarried 1958 at Hamilton to Janet Duff Morris LYONS b c1914 Crossgates Scotland

His brother Bob married 1930 at Balmain North to Gladys WATSON b c1908 Swalwell England - had 3 boys

He was unwell after retiring c1965 with respiratory and breathing problems. Andy travelled back to England in mid 1972 aged 67 yrs to visit family - last known contact was a letter from South Shields dated 24 July 1972. He was expected to return to Autralian about August to December 1972 but unsure if he ever did.

So he either died somewhere in England or did return to Australia. Can anyone help me with any kind of information at all? I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards Marian Stephens

FIRBANK and others, Co. Durham

adamrenton — 21 Sep 2007 4:19:22 GMT

Hello again. Here are the Firbank graveston inscriptions.
Crook.In remembrance of John Smith of Crook who died Jan/25/1899 age 73 years.
Also Jane beloved wife of Matthew Edward Firbank of Commercial street,Crook who died Dec/16/1891 age 44 years.
Also Ann sister of John Smith who died Jun/12/1892 age 81 years.

Etherley. In memory of George Firbank who died Jul/1/1877 aged 56 years.
Also Robert Firbank who died Jul/10/1843 aged 10 months
Also Christopher Firbank who died in infancyMar/10/1850?
Also Ralph Firbank who died July/2/1878 ages 25 years
Also George William Firbank who died Jul/18/1887 aged 30 years
Sons of the above named George Firbank.

Hamsterley.In affectionate remembrance of Ann Firbank the beloved wife of William Firbank who died at Turf Moor House Feb/23/1863 age 51 years
Also Thomas Firbank son of the above who died April/16/1874 ages 14 years.
Also Elizabeth Thompson of Moorfield, beloved daughter of the above died Dec/27/1879 age 27 years.
William Firbank of Moorfield beloved husband of the above Ann Firbank died Jul/26/1899 age 81 years.

Hamsterley. In loving memory of Elizabeth the beloved wife of William Firbank
of Fairfield house, Butterknowle, who died Sep/11/1898 age 56 years.
Also the above named William Firbank husband of Alice Firbank died Jul/20/1928 aged 79 years.
Also Alice beloved wife of the above who died Aug/11/1948 aged 78 years.

Hamsterley. Also to the memory of the afornamed John Firbank who departed this life Aug/19/1776 aged 64 years.
Also Elizabeth the wife of the above named John Firbank who departed this life Feb/11/1786 age 76 years (This stone may have been part of another
gravestone that does not now exist)

Etherley. In memory of Ralph Firbank of Toft Hill who departed this life Nov/15/1866 aged 78 years.
Also Barbara wife of the above who died Jun/5/1874

Hamsterley. Sacred to the memory of the daughters of John and Elizabeth of South Side
Hannah died Feb/?/1786 aged 4 yeas
Elizabeth died Aug/19/1786 aged 5 years.
The above John Firbank who died Apr/20/1831 age 79 years
Also Elizabeth Firbank widow of the above named John Firbank who departed this (unreadable)

Hamsterley. In memory of ??? son of Anthony and Elizabeth Gill of West Crane Row who diedFeb/14/1861 aged 75 years.
Also Jane the beloved wife of Thomas Gill who died at Redworth Red House on Oct/30/1867 aged 68 years.
Also Thomas Gill husband of the above who died at Witton le Wear age 80 years.
Also Jane Firbank the beloved wife of Henry Harker of Etherley Dene and daughter of the above who died Dec/4/1887 age 52 years.
Also Jane Elizabeth Harker(rest unreadable)

Adam

SNOWDON - Bishopwearmouth/Hartlepool/Sunderland

JayneCanada — 1 Aug 2004 1:39:54 GMT

Where is Benthead?

Stephen_Peart — 9 May 2008 3:51:45 GMT

I have a number of Baptisms in my Peart line, all in Benthead, Co. Durham, between 1757 and 1774.

Can anybody tell me where exactly Benthead was located as I cannot seem to find it on any map?

Thanks
Steve

Birth/Baptismal look up request for ROBINSON children in Durham

tcatwa03 — 7 May 2008 3:21:25 GMT

I am trying to learn the maiden name of my gg-grandmother, Margaret Ann (#1, see listing of census records below), who married Robert Robinson. Since Robinson is such a common name it's difficult for me to pinpoint a specific marriage record for them (nor do I have a specific marriage date). I do, however, have pretty conclusive census record listings (1861-1891) of them that might help locate a birth record for one or more of their children which might list her maiden name. Possiblities include:

(#11) John Robinson, b 1851-1852 in Byers Green or Newfield
(#12) Mary Ann Robinson (my g-grandmother), b 28 Feb 1855 (from grave marker) in Gateshead or Blue Quarries
(#13) Robert Robinson, b 1860 in Willington
(#14) Catherine Robinson, b 1863-1865 in Willington

Can anyone, therefore, help me pinpoint a birth or baptismal record for any of these children that have a father named Robert Robinson and a mother named Margaret? Or can anyone recommend where I can search to find these details? (Seems like most of the search indices don't give enough detail to match a child with the names of their mother/father).

Thanks for any help you can give!
Mike

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1861 English Census: County Durham, Willington.
- Living on New Row #36 in Willington
- Robert Robinson, head, age 37 (b 1824?), coal miner, b Bishop Auckland
(1) Margaret ---, wife, age 35 (b 1826?), b Gateshead
(11) John ---, son, age 10 (b 1851), traper, b Byers Green
(12) Mary Ann ---, dau, age 8 (b 1853?), scholar, b Gateshead
(13) Robert ---, son, age 10 mo (b 1860?), b Willington

1871 English Census: County Durham, Willington, St Stephens parish.
- Living on Tyne St, #11 in Willington
- Robert Robinson, Head, age 45 (b 1826?), miner, b Bishop Auckland
(1) Margaret ---, wife, age 45 (b 1826?), b Gateshead on Tyne
(11) John ---, son, age 20 (b 1851?), miner, b Byers Green
(14) Catherine ---, dau, age 7 (b 1864?), scholar, b Willington
- Living on Tyne St, #12 in Willington
- William Foster, head, age 22 (b 1849?), miner, b Newfield
(12) Mary Ann ---, wife, age 19 (b 1852?), b Gateshead on ???
- Margaret Ann ---, dau, age 8 mo (b 1870?), b Willington

1881 English Census: County Durham, Willington, St Stephens parish.
- Living on Russell Place, #88 in Willington
- Robert Robinson, Head, age 57 (b 1824?), coal miner, b Bishop Auckland
(1) Margaret Ann ---, wife, age 48 (b 1833?), b Blue Quarries
(11) John ---, son, age 29 (b 1852?), unmarried, coal miner, b Newfield
- George Abbott, boarder, age 20 (b 1861?), married, coal miner, b Stockton
(14?) Catherine Abbott, boarder, age 18 (b 1863?), married, general servant (domestic), b Willington
- Living on Russell Place, #86 in Willington
- William Forster, head, age 33 (b 1848?), coal miner, b Newfield
(12) Mary Ann ---, wife, age 18 (b 1853?), b Blue Quarries
- Margaret Ann ---, dau, age 11 (b 1870?), b Willington
- Jonathan ---, son, age 6 (b 1875?), b Willington
- Robert ---, son, age 10 mo (b 1880?), b Willington

1891 English Census: County Durham, Willington, Willington parish, Dist 52.
- Living on York Street, #1 in Willington
- George Abbott, Head, age 29 (b 1862?), coal miner, b York Shire
(14?) Catherine ----, wife, age 26 (b 1865?), b Durham Willington
- Margret ---, dau, age 7 (b 1884?), b Durham Willington
- Mary A ---, dau, age 5 (b 1886?), b Durham Willington
- Jane ---, dau, age 3 (b 1888?), b Durham Willington
- George ---, son, 7/12 (b 1990?), b Durham Willington
- Robert Robertson, lodger, 67 (b 1824?), not employed, b Durham Willington
(1) Margaret ---, lodger, age 65 (b 1826?), b Durham Willington

Catherine McENTEE b. Bishop Auckland 1871

kingstoneng — 6 May 2008 10:14:08 GMT

Can someone please shed some light on my great grandmother Catherine (Kate) McEntee - here is what I have so far
- Born Sep Qtr 1871 Bishop Auckland Vol 10a page 216
- married Sep Qtr 1889 Hartlepool Vol 10a page 224 to William Gladstone McKay
- married second time to David Davison?

Thanks for your time

Yvonne

Sarah CLARK from Penshaw and family.

kabeja61 — 2 Apr 2008 11:12:03 GMT

Hello,
i'm seeking any information anyone has on my Grandmother Sarah Clark born c1899 in Penshaw and her siblings and parents. The siblings were,
Mary Clarke b.1896, Rosana Clarke b.1898, John Clark b.1900, James Clark b.1902, William Clark b.1903, Elizabeth Clark b. 1905, Mona Clark b.1907 and Edward Clark b.1909.
All the children were born in Penshaw except Mary who was born in Witton Gilbert.
Their parents were William Clark b.1870 at Castle Eden Colliery and Mary Julia O'Neil b.1875 at Brandon, Durham.
If any of the above names are familiar to anyone please reply to this post,
Many thanks,
Kevin.

joseph NOBLE m. Isabella GOTT May 1877 , lived in Seaham Murton Co Durham

jksherr_1 — 3 May 2004 5:19:33 GMT

Any info on joseph noble married Isabella gott May 1877 and or their families. Lived in Seaham Murton Co Durham. married at Parish church Dalton le Dale. REspective parents Joseph Hyanaeus Noble Charles william Gott and Annie Gott. Thanks Kathleen Sherriff.

GIBSON in St Hilda's disaster 1839 help needed

catherinebroadhurst — 8 Nov 2006 9:08:59 GMT

I'm new to this but I've been tracing my Gibson family and think that my Gx3 Grandad BENJAMIN GIBSON was killed in the explosion along with 2 of his sons. I know for definite that my Gx2 Grandad ALEXANDER was baptised in 1822 in Long Benton the son of Benjamin and Jane Gibson. There is another baptism of another son Richard in 1824. One of the sons killed in the mining disaster was Richard Gibson and the age of the son fit my evidence and the age of Benjamin is roughly the same as Jane. I also know that on the 1841 census Jane is listed as a widow living on independant means. But how can I find out for defininate that the Gibsons killed in the mine were my relatives? I've read the report on the DMM site and although convinced myself would like some evidence to back it up. And would Jane have been given a pension for the loss of husband and sons?
Any help is greatly appreciated.

McALLISTER in Sunderland

ruthhay2 — 23 Apr 2008 3:28:45 GMT

looking for any info about John McAllister born 1833 married Jane Gibson in 1850 they had 5 kids Wm 1851 John 1853 Maria louise 1855 Mary 1864 and Elizabeth 1866, the address i have from the 1861 census is 9 Vine Street Durham and by the next census they had moved to Alloa Clackmannanshire Scotland. But im having problems finding anything about John snr parents. If i follow the Scottish naming patterns his parents should be John and mary, but ive had no luck so far, can anyone help?
Many thanks for looking Ruth

HENRY/HENERY & WALKER - South Shields

Dianuk98 — 25 Apr 2008 7:33:11 GMT

Am trying to research Thomas Henry/Henery(abt 1861)(Miner), who married Elizabeth Alice Walker (abt 1868) in 1891 at the
Register Office in South Shields. I'm having trouble finding them in the 1901 Census. I know of 2 possible children -
Ralph Taylor born 1907 and Eveline abt 1909, but am sure there were more.
Is anyone else researching similar names, who might be able to help.
Thanks

HEMSLEY Family of Co. Durham

ThomasHemsley23 — 27 Apr 2008 10:28:23 GMT

I'm looking for information on a William Hemsley married to a Jane Briggs. They were living in West Auckland, Co. Durham in 1847. Their daughter Elizabeth Francis was born there. They emigrated to the US and settled in what is now West Virginia. They are in the 1850 US Census. William and Jane may have married in 1837 in Houghton le Spring, Co. Durham. Any help will be appreciated.

john GRAY m. mary ann UNWIN 1907c , willington, co durham

alison liddell — 19 Sep 2006 1:10:56 GMT

can anyone help me looking for family details of john gray who married mary ann urwin 1907c in willington co durham and john henry liddell who married sarah jane phillips 1902c again in willington .Have found lots of info on other branches of family but so far these have evaded me !!!! any info at all to kick start it would be great thanks alison

parents of Mary Isabella THOMPSON who m. Benjamin SWINHOE 1875 in Sunderland

derynf — 17 Feb 2008 4:18:17 GMT

Mary Isabella Thompson, aged 19, married Benjamin Swinhoe in Sunderland in 1875. Her father was one Richard Thompson, Shipwright, according to the marriage register details. I am trying to trace back her family and I have reason to believe that Mary Isabella may have been illegitimate, as I am having extreme difficulty finding her living with a father of that name in the 1861 and 1871 censuses.

One likely candidate was a Richard Weatherburn Thompson, shipwright, (born S. Shields) who married Barbara Morton in 1860, but I have not been able to connect her conclusively with this family. Other possibilities have also proved to be dead ends. Can anyone help to shed light on this mystery?

POLLOCK of Sunderland

nefernefertari — 26 Apr 2008 7:53:53 GMT

I am looking for information on my grandmother( Joan Mary Pollock), her father was George Pollock,born in sunderland. His father was Andrew Pollock and his mother was Sarah Hargraves,Thank You

george BARNETT lived in Sunderland then Seaham co Durham

slimred0 — 27 Apr 2008 11:34:13 GMT

trying to find george barnett, born c1891, died 1956, married mary elizbeth butler/dixon, lived in sunderland then seaham co durham. george had one leg and worked as a lamp man at the pit, he shared a pair of shoes with edward liegh/lee, who had the opposite leg missing. george's father's name richard, he also had a brother richard and a sister margaret who became mrs hunt,

MILBURN/MILBOURN b. abt 1748 Stanhope, Durham

Doris Sloan — 25 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Robert MILBURN abt 1748 in, I believe, Stanhope, Durham, England. Married Elizabeth KIDD. Children:
Margaret, John, Elizabeth, Jeremiah, Anna, Issac, Thomas all born in England. Jeremiah married Sarah SMITH and emigrated to Nova Scotia or New Brunswick, fortunately for me :-).
Any information regarding this family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Anthony RITSON b1861 in Thornley , Durham

sandyevans_1 — 25 Apr 2008 9:01:44 GMT

Trying to find some info re Anthony Ritson b1861 in Thornley , Durham.
I have him married to Eliza Thompson at Chester-le-Street in 1879 and the 1881 census shows him at Cramlington colliery.
The 1891 census shows him living at 156 chadwick Street , Lanchester with his wife Eliza and 5 children. He is missing from the 1901 census but his wife is now married to Peter Parkin and living at South Pontop , Lanchester.

Can anyone advise what happened to Anthony ? Was he involved in a Colliery accident? I cannot find a refernce to his death anywhere.

Any help greatley appreciated.

Paul Evans

DODDS burials at Chester le Street

halllinda — 30 Mar 2008 10:14:02 GMT

Hello, I wondered if anyone could help me find information about the death of William Dodds (b. 1857) during the December quarter of 1876. His parents were living at Pelton on the 1871 Census, so I presume he died there. Thought there might be a record of his burial somewhere in the Chester le Street area.

His sister Isabella Dodds (b. 1852) is shown on the 1861 Census with her parents at Cramlington but no sign of her on the 1871 Census. Cant find any trace of her marriage so thought that she too may have died in the Chester le Street area.

Any help would be much appreciated.

thank you.

Linda

RICHARDSON in Durham - any connections? Thompson, Robinson etc!

judithrichardson77 — 18 Aug 2005 5:11:45 GMT

Hi all, just new to this site so I would like to add a link to my family tree! URL: http://www.tribalpages.com/tribes/judith1977
There are mainly all Durham families ie Brandon, Bowburn, Coxhoe, Spennymoor, Cornforth, Bishop
If Anyone has any connections please email me. Also could you kindly sign the guest book!!!
Regards
Judith

TULIP from South Shields

philsbin — 22 Apr 2008 7:30:12 GMT

Looking for any connections with Tulips from South Shields.
Regards
Angela Hague (nee Tulip)

HARRISON, St Andrews Auckland Parish records

jennyh1211 — 8 Aug 2003 6:03:25 GMT

Does anyone have access to the parish records for St Andrews Auckland? I'm trying to trace the Harrison family line and I would really appreciate it if someone could do a lookup for me. I am looking for any marriages of William Harrison between 1770 and 1795 in St Andrews Auckland.

Thankyou,
Jenny.

Tracing ancestors ALDERSON and WORTHY in Durham

Ronald Alderson — 13 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to find information concerning my paternal
grandparents WILLIAM ALDERSON and LIZZIE JANE WORTHY.
My father Norman was born in Durham in 1905 so I presume
that William and Lizzie would have been married around 1880.
Can anybody help me? I live in Holland and don't get to the
UK all that often.

Need info please - LOGAN in Morpeth, Durham

jennjennjenn07 — 11 Mar 2008 10:21:25 GMT

I am looking for my grandmother's family. I know she had three brothers born in Morpeth, Durham, NBL...they were William Logan b. 1919, James Oliver Logan b. 1921, and Robert Logan b. 1922. (all listed with mother's maiden name as Bottoms)

My grandmother was Catherine Logan b. 1923 and family rumor has it that thier mother died in childbirth with another sister, Doreen around 1926/27.

Grandmother had a very tough life and spoke rarely of her life before moving to the US in 1950. What she told us was this....

Her mother died when she was three during childbirth. Her sister Doreen was taken away by relatives to be raised. Her father moved her and her brothers in with his sister and her family where my grandmother was treated poorly (possibly abused). Around age fifteen she joined the WWII efforts with the Salvation Army. She told us stories about how she had to steal food before that. She mentioned that Uncle Bobby (Robert b. 1922) died at age 19 from TB. Uncle Willie (William b. 1919) also died young but I cannot remember the story of how. Then Uncle Jimmy (Jame b. 1921) married and never had children. His wife was Elsie (Grant???).

Grandmother married Leslie Markwell (Markwells from Holy Island) and they moved with their children, Eileen Heather b July 1944, Alexandra Whilamina b May 1947, and Edward John b April 1950 to Chicago IL in Nov/Dec 1950. Then in Dec 1953 they had a son, Kenneth Lee.

After she passed away this past May, I realized I could never ask her all the things about her and her family and her history that I wanted to for years. I always thought there would be more time.

I have no documents to use as a starting point and I have not been able to find much information on Ancestry about them. Her father was possibly Bernard Logan but we really don't know for sure. Her mother was most likely Jane Bottoms but again, we are not sure.

Thank you for reading my long post and for any help you are able to give.

Jennifer

STOBBS in Lanchester Co Durham

johnstobbs400 — 14 Feb 2006 4:52:21 GMT

I am searching for a family called Stobbs who lived in Lanchester Co Durham. One of family was called John Stobbs and lived in Lanchester in the 1790's. he may have been a miner. He may have had a son called John Stobbs born in 1817, according to the census Manchester, but we suspect Lanchester. John Stobbs married Mary Ann Raine b 1819. Some of this family moved to South Shields Co Durham. I am looking for information on the Lanchester branch of the family.

Tracking family from Hartlepool and Monkwearmouth - HARRISON, POUNDER

bhx7 — 10 Apr 2008 7:44:31 GMT

Hi

I am trying to track down the children of Robert Harrison and Hannah Pounder. They were married in Monkwearmouth on 22 July 1799. Has any kind soul access to the transcripts of Hartlepool BMD's. I am hoping to find the origin of Robert on the entry of one of his children who where baptised there. I am also trying to find any other information on this branch.

This could be the link to connecting a lost branch of my family.

Thank you all in advance for any help.

Kindest Regards
Brian

SIMPSON a butcher in West Hartlepool

alisonblond — 28 Mar 2008 5:22:48 GMT

still looking for my simpsons looking forinformation on john simpson who wasa butcher in west hartlepool i think he owned more than one shop i know he was married to elizabeth jane willoughby in 1883 but also been told he was a womaniser and lost his business if anyone has any information to give i would be most gratful
alison

EGGLESTONE born in Greatham

danithorne — 4 Apr 2008 7:36:42 GMT

I'm trying to find the parents of Jane EGGLESONE (1798) who married William Jefferson. Census records say she was born in Greatham but I can't find any parish records or transcriptons online.

Can anyone help?

danielle thorne
danithorne@yahoo.com

Connecting 2 Joseph Todd THOMPSONs of Durham, 1767 and 1876

Helen_Wentworth — 10 Apr 2008 12:13:26 GMT

Joseph Todd Thompson was born 1767- son of George and Isabella(Todd-b.1729,Sunderland)Thompson.
He married Elizabeth Burnett and had son George, b. abt 1796. Elizabeth died in July 1799.

Joseph T Todd remarried, a Mary- and had Joseph b. abt 1809. There may have been other children but I've only found Joseph. Joseph, b. 1809- varied his age between censuses. He had 4 daughters. Lived in Seaham and surrounds.
He died in 1871.

A Joseph Todd Thompson was born 1876, son of Richard and Margaret.

Richard Thompson was born abt 1837 (not in GRO)- father George, mother Margaret.
George lists his age as born 1801. Suspect the family is in Easington in 1841, but other Thompson family members added to family in 1851 are suspect.

The original George and Isabella Thompson family lived in Sunderland.

Also in the mix is a John Thompson, b. 1795, son of Robert and Eleanor (Young) Thompson-son of George and Isabella. Robert was dead before 1804, leaving no other issue.(Info from mother Isabella's Will in 1804)
However John had no son Richard that I have found. Lived in Bishopwearmouth.

I am trying to connect the latter day Joseph Todd Thompson, b. 1876, with the Joseph Todd Thompson b. 1767. Believe it is through George but dates are proving a problem.

Robert GORDON, miner, County Durham

bygaden — 7 Apr 2008 11:40:31 GMT

Need information relating to Robert Gordon, Miner, County Durham.
The only data I have is from the marriage certificate of his son John George Gordon, born abt. 1864, who married Mary Ann Watt in 1887 in Monkwearmouth.

COOMBS family from Sunderland

tstevenson1_1 — 2 Apr 2008 9:42:25 GMT

I have a bit of a mystery here. There was a John Coombs who married Ann Myers Nov.17th 1803 in Bishopwearmouth, Durham. They had a daughter, Jane born Dec30th 1805 in Monkwearmouth. My question is, were there any more children from this family? I am looking for a William Coombs born about 1809 his father's name would have been John but the mother's I am not sure of. I am trying to determine if William was born there or if in fact he was born in Devon. William was a mariner and married Ann Woodifield from Sunderland and raised their family there. Assuming for a moment that he was from Devon, could he have been stationed in Sunderland when he met Ann? The Coombs name is not common in Durham but is very common in Devon and Somerset. William and ann were the parents of Charles Swallow Coombs, my father's grandfather.
Thank you.
Tom.

Crown and Thistle PH High Street East, Sunderland

halllinda — 8 Apr 2008 1:26:00 GMT

Hello, I am looking for information regarding this public house. My brother's father in law worked there in the 1920s and I am trying to build up a picture of his life.

Any information would be much appreciated.

Thank you.

MUSTARD family in Sunderland area

marialoader66 — 1 Sep 2007 2:17:01 GMT

hi, i am trying to trace living family members of the mustard family from the sunderland area, my mother was lily may mustard, her father was thomas mustard born approx 1892, if theres anyone out there please contact, maria.

John WALTON b. Stanhope

Johnboy37 — 5 Apr 2008 11:48:26 GMT

Having seen your replies, it appears you may be able to help me tracing my family from up weardale. My greatgrandfather's name was John Walton. On all census returns, his place of birth is given as Stanhope; however from another census return his place of birth is shown as Hunshieldford, above St. John's Chapel. I do have his death certificate (this happened at Upsall, North Yorkshire) and also a copy of his marriage license (at Brotton, North Yorkshire). I cannot find any birth details; the ages given on the marriage license and on the death certificate dont equate. They give his birth year as being either 1824 and 1830. The difference may be explained by him being about twice his wife's age. Can you help at all, please?

Thomas BRENTLEY / BENTLEY in Low Coniscliffe

debbie — 20 Jul 2003 4:23:21 GMT

Hi, Im trying to find information on Thomas Brentley/Bentley and wife Rebecca (nee Bell, bn 1848 Snape) living in Low Coniscliffe. They are living there in 1881 census along with Rebecca's parents - Christopher and Martha Bell also from Snape area ( born between 1812/14).
I need to establish where/when Rebecca and Thomas married to get certificate. I have found a burial record for Thomas in this area but not on IGI in 1881.
I would be very grateful for any help as Ive hit massive brickwall with them and Thomas's birth and where. I cannot work any further back until I find the details needed.
thanks
Debbie

LOWE of Bishop Auckland and surrounding area 1880 to Present

RichardDimery20 — 4 Jun 2007 5:58:04 GMT

HI all,

Am looking for the family of Lowe in the above areas who would be related to my wife.
We know that a Harry (Henry!)Lowe married a Mary Lamb in the mid to late 1930,s but have been unable to find out any concrete evidence for either the Lowe or Lamb families.
Harry was my wifes grandfather although she did not know him and her father, Brian, left the area at an early age to join the RAF and never went back.
Would be grateful for any info that anyone might think is useful.
Many thanks,
Rich and Debbie

BRUCE born Heworth in durham c1760

suecharl — 4 Apr 2008 5:19:19 GMT

Trying to locate more information on ROBERT BRUCE c 1764 Heworth Durham and his parents and siblings any help appreciated.

Jennie BROWN, Billingham area - Mary Brown, Norman,Leslie,Christine, Keith, Linda...

lindamccullough162 — 3 Apr 2008 5:34:55 GMT

Do these family names mean anything to anyone. Jennie was my grandmother. I know she knew Mary very well. Billingham area. My father had middle name Norton which held some special memories for grandmother.

Samuel DUNN - Durham 1881

Ginny Hale — 26 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on Samuel Dunn who married Ellen Craney. He was born 1828 in Grinton, York, England. I am looking for his parents, his death date and marriage date. Als I am looking for Ellen's parents. I have her mother Ann living with them in the 1881 census but she is widowed so I do not know her maiden name or her husbands name. Can anyone help? Thank you Ginny

Wilfred HODGSON - Tudhoe 1926

jksdelver — 1 Apr 2008 3:04:23 GMT

Wilfred Hodgson (Cadet Tudhoe Colliery Durham) - 1926 made an entry in my Great Aunts autograph book. They went to Morley (nr Leeds) Salvation Army. I presume that he was visiting there at the time If anyone has connections to Wilfred than I would be willing to scan it for them

WOODIFIELD/WOODFIELD, Sunderland

aidansrest — 13 Mar 2007 11:37:36 GMT

Hello,
Iam hoping someone might be able to give me more information on the above family.
Hannah Woodfield born 24/12/1800 in Sunderland is my gggg grandmother.
Her parents were Jonathan Wodofield born abt 1756 in Sunderland and margaret Mills born abt 1770. Jonathan was a shoemaker.
Hannah was the eldest child and she had 6 siblings:
William born 1/1/1803
Margaret born 5/12/1804
Jonathan Mills born 11/11/1808
Ann born 2/1/1810
Jonathan born 4/5/1812
John born 9/7/1814
Hannah married Robert Cowan, a mariner, on 27/12/1823.
Robert must of died before 1841 as by then she was calling herself Ramsey but didnt actually marry george Ramsey until 1847!
She had 5 children with Robert Cowan:
Jonathan Woodfield born 14/5/1825
John Mills born 4/5/1828 (my ggg grandfather)
Mary Ann born 13/5/1831
Charles William born 6/3/1834
Robert born 25/2/1836.
Does anybody recognise this family? I have alot of information on them all but would love to hear of anybody related to them
Sue

Isaac DOVE in Sunderland, Durham 1810-1850

sjana_b — 8 Jul 2001 8:16:03 GMT

Looking for Dove family backward from
Isaac J. Dove,
b. 20 Apr 1834 in Sunderland, Durham, England;
m. 28 Dec 1866 (or 2 Jan 1867) in San Francisco, CA, USA
d. 21 Oct 1906 at Portland, Multnomah Co., OR
(bur. in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Portland, OR)
Father : Isaac Dove; Mother: Unknown (possibly Jane Wilkinson?)

Spouse: Theresa Jane Cardiff
b. 28 Sep 1845 in Liverpool, Merseyside, England
d. 15 May 1928, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, USA
Father: Miles Cardiff; Mother: Sarah Graham

Children:
Mary Elizabeth b. 21 Oct 1867; Steven, Theresa, George, May, Joseph, Gertrude, and Lou (female).
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Family oral history has Isaac J. heading to California during the Gold Rush (about 1849). Info based on his own autobiography in his pension file from the Indian Wars (1855-6--he served briefly on a US Revenue cutter).

Unfortunately, I have no sibling info or anything other than above to verify info in England against.Would love to share any info on collateral lines, too, since I have nothing. (Please also respond directly to my home e-mail--thanks!) Happy Searching!

Sjana Barcroft-Hundt
Springfield, OR, USA

HINDMARSH m. CAMPBELL 1932 in Sunderland

bgray007 — 27 Mar 2008 4:28:18 GMT

Hi,

I am researching the family tree for a friend and while I am doing well on one side I am stuck on the other.

Her grandmother was called Elizabeth Hindmarsh and I know she married a Thomas H Campbell in 1932 in Sunderland. However apart from that I have no other dates that are set in stone. I only know that Elizabeth Hindmarsh was from a large family and was 1 child of either 12 or 13.

Can anybody help me to get past this block? Either by being able to link it in with a line you are doing or suggest anywhere else I can look that can help me.

Thanks

Barry

Thomas SHADFORTH, Durham UK

kell66 — 9 Feb 2004 8:26:39 GMT

Any info on the following people would be greatly appreciated.

Thomas Shadforth who married Margaret Laybourne. A son George was born in 1818, Hartlepool, Durham UK. Thomas and Margaret could possibly have come from that area.

searching for cyril PAFFARD died in south shields 1966

kelty44 — 28 Mar 2008 9:54:53 GMT

hi i am looking for any information about my grandfather cyril paffard who moved to south sheilds sometime after the 2nd ww and possibly remarried to a helen. cand find evidence of a divorce first wife or remarriage. the only facts that i have managed to obtain is that he died in 1966 he was 68 and a retired motor mechanic and lived i think at 7 rembrant avenue, south shields the address is difficult to read on the certificate and his death was registered by his sister-in-law A C Metzner who lived at 135 south frederick st south shields.
hoping someone can help point me in the right direction

Dennis KIDNEY, Durham, England Fedoya Mummettshire>Pa.USA

murphemw — 20 Aug 2002 3:57:19 GMT

My grandfather, Dennis Kidney, immigrated to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA in 1861 and fought in the U.S. Civil War. In his discharge papers, he states that he was baptized in Durham at Fedoya Mummettshire (as far as I can make out). He was born in Durham in 1837,parents William Kidney and Bridget ? but I can find no other documentation on the family until their arrival in the U.S. Any clue what Fedoya Mummettshire is ---I know they were Irish, Roman Catholic living in England. William was born in Ireland in 1811.
Thanks in advance, Maureen

is there a place called Stella in Durham?

rachaelwebster12 — 17 Feb 2008 7:55:55 GMT

I have an ancestor who has given his birthplace on two census returns as Stella, Durham but i cannot locate it. Does anyone know of this place?

Just to confuse things, on two earlier census returns he gives his birth place as Peth Head and Path Head which i think are two separate locations anyway!

any help gratefully received.

Rachaelx

PATTISON family in Durham & North East of England

ADstymllr1 — 22 Mar 2008 1:51:58 GMT

I am looking for Pattison famiy members particularly those related to Isaac Pattison of Newcastle circa 1826, and son Edward Davidson Pattison who married Ellen Mclain in 1877.

Croudace / Crowdace from Durham to Monmouth late 1700s / early 1800s

mrlovely_1 — 26 Mar 2008 8:54:19 GMT

I am researching the Croudace, Monmouthshire family tree and have been told that in the late 1700s / early 1800s two brothers of the name Crowdace / Croudace moved down from Durham starting my family tree. I am especially looking for a John Croudace who would have been born about 1807, but was living in Monmouth circa 1831, marrying a Mary Ann Morgan in St Briavels, Gloucestershire in 1835, he may have been born in Monmouth, or Durham, possibly coming down with his parents.
Other Croudace names that appear in Monmouthshire at this time include James, Elizabeth, Ann Jane and Mary Croudace.
If anyone is researching the Durham Crowdace / Croudace family trees please contact me.

MADDISON family: Tanfield and Whickham, Co. Durham (1722-present)

RobertMaddison — 4 Feb 2004 8:31:28 GMT

I am currently researching my family history and am particularly interested in the Maddisons of Tanfield and Whickham, County Durham, UK. I have traced my family back to Thomas Maddison, born about 1741, who married Elizabeth Wray at Tanfield on 9 May 1771 and died in Tanfield on 2 September 1814 aged 73.

His father, Thomas Maddison (d. May 1779 in Tanfield), was married to an Elizabeth (d. 23 Nov 1810 aged 94 in Tanfield). The only Thomas and Elizabeth Maddison I have so far found in all the surrounding parishes are Thomas Maddison and Elizabeth Leish, married in Whickham on 9 November 1740. Further, the only baptism I have found that appears to match my Thomas is that of Thomas, the youngest son of Thomas Maddison and Ruth Wood, baptised on 22 June 1740 at Whickham.

Thomas and Ruth were married on 25 February 1722/3 at Whickham and have three other sons baptised in the parish: Michael (6 April 1729), Edward (19 March 1731/2) and Ralph (23 May 1736), but after their son Thomas is baptised in 1740, they vanish from the records.

The questions I have are these:

i) Is the Thomas who married Ruth Wood the same as the one who married Elizabeth Leish?
ii) Even if the Thomas Maddison who married Ruth Wood is not the same as the one who married Elizabeth Leish, what happened to Ruth? I cannot find her burial record in either the Tanfield or Whickham registers!
iii) Who was the father of Thomas (d. 1779) - I have at least two possibilities from the Whickham registers, if indeed he came from there!

Any help would be much appreciated for any of these problems! Further, if anyone is connected to the Maddisons of Tanfield, Whickham, or Collierley/Dipton (where my branch ended up), and has further information, I would really like to hear from them!