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Lancaster
- Addison
Hoping to find links to Joseph Lancaster (Born 1821) originally from Cumberland (Possibly Ellenborough), married to Jane (Born 1831) originally from Moorside, Cumberland... both moved to Addison Colliery in Ryton sometime after between 1857 and 1881.
Specifically interested in finding any brother and sisters of either Joseph or Jane.. and what Jane's Maiden name was.
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looking for any relations of my Dad
- Annfield Plain
my Dad was born in annfield plain in 1920 - his name was George Thomas Brewis Rudd. Sadly his Mum died when he was born.He was brought up in the Lamb family and had 4 sisters Nelly,Emily,Peggy and Bella and a brother. After he was adopted he livedin Stanley,Chester-le-Street and other villages.All I have found out is that his mothers name was ellen rudd nee hall
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stephens
- Annfield Plain
on 1881 census my grandfather is listed as aged 5,living at 15,dodd sy elvet,durham,born annfield plain,name:richard joshia stephens. can not find a record of his birth.can anyone help
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Robert Gailes, New Kyo
- Annfield Plain
Looking for information on Robert, born 1940, his parents were Joseph and Mary Gailes. He married my mother Florence Bendelow in Aug. 1940 and they were divorced in 1948. Florence was living in Horwich, Lancashire at this time. I believe Robert was in the navy or forces.
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Selby Wilson
- Annfield Plain
Lived in Lanchester in t6he early 1900s. He had a Hairdressing busininess I think it was in Annfield Plain. His wifes name was Mary, He had two daughters Mary and Isobel any new would be gratyefully received. \selby was the eldest of 14.
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Bell of Annfield Plain/Coventry
- Annfield Plain
Looking for anyone related to Matthew Bell. Born in Annfield Plain 1924, has 2 sisters and one brother. Later moved to Conventry, and then to Canada (Toronto) in 1950. He's my grandpa and can't remember many details about his family- I would love the help if anyone can share. Thanks!
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duffy family
- Annfield Plain
details sought re matthias duffy married to Elizabeth Duffy of Burnopfield;son Matthias of Parkfield Terrace, Harelaw, died 14/07/1917, buried Heninel,France.
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Doran, Thompson or Featherstonehaugh
- Annfield Plain
Trying to trace my grandparents. James Doran (died about 1934/35 in Jarrow) and Kathleen or Katherine Featherstonehaugh, died in Hebburn. I live 3,000 miles from my dad and forget when I do talk to him for more details. He knows only bits and pieces, he has cousins in Annfield Plain or Lanchester named Thompson. My dad is Gerry Doran, had one sister Dorothy and two brothers, Ron and John. John is still alive but he is in ill health and I can't ask him questions. My grandmother had two sisters that are related to Thompson's in or around Annfield Plain. The two sisters were Dolly and Sally. I think I may have the wrong spelling or even name of my grandmother, however, someone out there may know who I am talking about.
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William Wilson of Annfield Plain
- Annfield Plain
I am looking for any family of William Wilson born in Annfield Plain on 26 June 1921 his parents were Robert & Ellen (nee Milburn) I think he had a sister called Jean. When William was born the family were living a 3 Loud View Greencroft, Annfield Plain. I have been told that William left home and all his family when he was 14 years old and went to live in leicester. I would very like to hear from any on who is related, or knows of the family.
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PEARSON
- Aycliffe Village
Robert & Isabel were married 25 Apr 1727 in Aycliffe. Looking for their family and children, Nicholas,Thomas & Robert. Information will be appreciated. T.Y.
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Swales
- Aycliffe Village
Looking for any information on Hannibal Swales who was born in Aycliffe in approx 1810-1812. In adulthood he was an Earthenware dealer. He married Christiana Stephenson who was born in Pickering in approx 1812. They had three known children, Richard,Hannah and Isabella.
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William Wilkinson , Eliza Eden
- Aycliffe Village
William Wilkinson married Eliza Eden 29/July/1827 and Eliza was born at East Cowton, Yorkshire, christened 11/July/1805. There are so many Williams that could fit the bill that I have found it impossible to find his birth, a relative in her 80s thinks he may have come from Scotland, their children where all born at Aycliffe or Darlington, Durham except the last one, Robert was born at Escomb, Durham in 1839 but I could not find the family on the 1851 census for Escomb, I would love to hear fromanyone researching this family
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HARLAND\ROBINSON/BOHAN/JONES/BROWNSON
- Aycliffe Village
Looking for Jeremiah born middleton 1808,lived at Orlans aycliffe 1861,wifeIsabella Robinson,born Pecknell yorks,10 children all born Aycliffe ,one of them was Jeremiah Thomas born Aycliffe 1860,who married Mary Bohan,lots more info to share
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William CROFT 1647 Aycliffe
- Aycliffe Village
I would like to contact anyone who has info on the following:- 1. William CROFT son/James CROFT and Jane GIBSON, bn ca 1647, 1677 mr Elizabeth BISHOPRICK at Aycliffe. 2. James CROFT son/Richard CROFT, bn ca 1623/4, 1648 mr Jane GIBSON at Aycliffe.
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HEAVISIDES / HEAVISIDE
- Aycliffe Village
Seeking further info on my Gr Gr Gr Grandfather -MARSHALL HEAVISIDES. Born c 1781 in Aycliffe.Believed to have been in Royal Navy before marriage. Married JANE SHARP (c 1801) in Aycliffe 1816. Had five known children, - John 1819, Parkin 1830, Marshall 1833, Jane 1837, Ellen/Eleanor 1841. If anyone has any of these in their family, or any information, please get in touch.
Thanks, Cath.
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Bentley
- Aycliffe Village
Mary Bentley born between 1810-1813 to Thomas and Ann (Wood) Bentley. Mary was married in 1837 to Joseph Hutchinson from Alston. They came to the US around 1840. Would appreciate any information on this family. Thanks, Rick
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Geldart or Geldard in Aycliffe
- Aycliffe Village
Interested in exchanging information about the GELDART (often recorded as GELDARD) family living in Aycliffe. These included Richard & Ann (nee GREY) who were probably born about 1770 and their children William (b~1789), John (b~1792) and Elizabeth (b~1794). John was a weaver and first married Dorothy CARLTON (he later married Margaret Hannah WHITE) by whom he had several children (William 1815, Richard 1818, John 1820, George 1822, Margaret 1825 and Ann 1828). Thank you.
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James Robson Wilson (1819-1881)
- Aycliffe Village
James Robson Wilson was my Gt Gt Grandfather. At the time of the 1871 census he was living in Heighington Street with his wife Hannah (nee Carter). He was a land surveyor at the time and possibly had business premises in the village. His mother, Ann Wilson (31) is buried in St. Andrew's churchyard, in the same grave as her father, James Robson. My Gt Gt Grandfather James Robson Wilson and his wife Hannah were both eventually buried in St Andrew's churchyard (possibly in the same family grave) in 1881 and 1882 respectively. They were residents of Darlington at the time. Any infromation regarding the Wilsons in Aycliffe or pictures of the village in the 1870's would be particularly welcome. Charles
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Hall Family
- Aycliffe Village
I am trying to trace anyone who has any information about the Hall's I have found William and Thomas living in Brafferton but all the children were christened in Aycliffe, Thomas's first child being born in Aycliffe A Thomas was born about 1720 and in all had 10 children all christened at Aycliffe.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you
Jean
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Thomas Teasdale 1835
- Aycliffe Village
I am looking for information on Thomas Teasdale / Tisdale born 1835,wife unknown at this time,believe she may have been called Mary but not verified, had son Thomas born 1855 who married Catherine Lawson born 1856 they married in Middlesbrough County Durham in 1877 and had at least one child Charles Teasdale born 25 May 1900 i believe they had more children, charles married Ada Sowerby born 21 May 1909.
Cannot go any further back in time on this family so any help at all would be most appreciated.
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george marshall cooper
- Ayres Quay
i am looking for anyone with information on george marshall cooper father of henderson cooper who married eva hart who was living in the ayres quay area
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Nixon and Brown
- Barlow
I am trying to establish if there is a Family connection between a John Nixon, dob 10-05-1815 in Barlow,Durham and my Great-Great-Grandfather George Brown dob abt 1815 in Howden Pans, Northumberland.
John Nixon came to South Wales as a Mining engineer having served his appenticeship with a Joseph Gray in Durham. George Brown followed him to Wales and was the "Viewer" during the sinking of the Navigation Colliery in Mountain Ash, Mid Glamorgan, and he subsequently became the Manager of several of Nixon Collieries in the area.
Any information on either John Nixon or George Brown would be appreciated
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Town Hall Dated 1747
- Barnard Castle
From Cassells Gazetteer c1896
Barnard Castle : 1891 Population : 4,725 - Has a Town Hall in Market Place
of 1747 and the Mechanics Institution.
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Oliver
- Barnard Castle
Looking for information about the family of Joseph Oliver born 181 in Startforth
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Robert and Eleanor Kipling, Barnard Castle
- Barnard Castle
Robert and Eleanor (nee Bentley) Kipling were married in 1832 in Barnard Castle. They had 9 children that I know of at this stage: Mary Ann b1833, Sarah b1834, Elizabeth b1836, Robert b1837 d1837, Robert b1841, Jane b1843, William b1847, Rosina b1850 and Thomas b1854
If anyone is descended from this family I would be most interested to hear from them.
Kim in Tasmania
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Edwin Kay
- Barnard Castle
Looking for information on Edwin Kay,youngest son of Robert and Margaret Kay, born in Barnard Castle June 1889
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bell family barnard castle
- Barnard Castle
william bell from romaldkirk married margaret walton from stanhope / william was school masterand a clerk charles bell/ajourneyman carpet weaver born barnard castle 1812 married elizabeth fox born barnard castle 1820 to hafound daughters margaret /jane /elizabeth and maryann//and have much later info //going back to william is there any local history on these bells
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Percival
- Barnard Castle
Looking for details of Percival family living in Barnard Castle area 1860-1930. Husband James Percival(born Great Asby 1825 - illegitimate sone of Anthony Percival and Margaret Pattinson) and wife Margaret Percival nee Parmely (born Mickleton)Any information would be appreciated
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PERKINS
- Barnard Castle
Looking for (and has) information on the PERKINS family who originated from & lived in Westwick & Barnard Castle from early 1600's. Various descendants (also in the names of Tyerman, Stanwix, Bellwood & Iddon) also moved to Darlington, Newcastle, Liverpool & Bradfield,Yorks in the 1800's. If you think you might have any info then please contact me. Thanks
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
- Barnard Castle
Looking for any info on the following DEAN/DEANE family of Barnard Castle - JOHN was a STONEMASON , wife ANN(?) - would like to know maiden name of ANN... one child in 1861 as FOLLOWS:
(1861 CENSUS)
PHILLIS- age 1...... Would like to know what happened to PHILLIS.
(1881 CENSUS)
CHILDREN:
ROBERT DEAN - age 17 BN: Ampleforth, YORK.
ELIZABETH JANE DEAN - age 13BN: Stockton-On-Tees, Durham.
THOMAS DEAN - AGE 2 BN: Barnard Castle.
Anyone with ANY info or ANY connection to this family please contact me! JOHN was a Great Uncle of mine.
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Hobson and Lee
- Barnard Castle
Trying to find the decendents of Thomas Hobson born 1844, and his wife Sarah nee Lee they had 11 children altogether including my grand mother Lily.
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Winskills of Barnard Castle, Durham
- Barnard Castle
Does anybody have any relatives who were related to Thomas Winskill Born at Barnard Castle on 19th January 1834 also John Winskill B 4th March 1834 also Ann B 23rd March 1839 and Sarah B 25th February 1851 also Jane B May 20th 1832 and their parents Henry & Ann both born in Kirkby Thore and married on 8th Sept. 1831 in Kirkland Nr Penrith would be grateful for any further information on descendants of these please
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james jackson
- Barnard Castle
james born 1839 married mary taylor,mary was born in barnard castle in 1840, children were, john william 1858,,sarah jane 1861,,,isobel 1869,,,watson 1870,,grace 1872,, & emma, 1876
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ARMSTRONG, HOBSON
- Barnard Castle
William Hobson ARMSTRONG was bn Barnard Castle area of Durham 1862. His parents were Jonathan ARMSTRONG bn abt 1828 and Ann HOBSON bn abt 1831.
William m Laura GRICE bn 1865 Leeds.
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Straker, Dobson, Waller
- Barnard Castle
Does anyone have an information on the straker family of barnard castle?
Thomas Straker (1828) Married Mary Ann Waller (1828) and then Mary Dobson (1842).
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Henry Blenkinsop
- Barnard Castle
I am looking for information about Henry Blenkinsop born at Barnard Castle in 1817, parents were Thomas and Margaret.
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Thomas Sanderson
- Barnard Castle
We are looking for Thomas Sanderson believed to have been born in Barnard Castle around 1898. We were told he lived in the Mill house as a small child. Can anyone help us? we would dearly love to find info on him and his family. He is my husbands Grandfather. Thank you so much, Regards.
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Waller
- Barnard Castle
Looking for info and family of Walter Waller from Gainsford who married Audrey Barrett and lived in Barnard Castle. They had 2 girls (my mother) Sandra & Margaret. They immigrated to New Zealand in 1959/60.
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McGarrell
- Barnard Castle
Looking for information on Andrew McGarrell, who lived in Barnard Castle from at least 1840 to 1860.
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Smedleys c1800
- Barnard Castle
Looking for information on the Smedley family who lived in Barnard Castle around 1800. Ezra Smedley was born in 1800 to George Smedley and Mary Stephenson who married on 15 July 1784 in Barnard Castle. Ezra married Isabella Guy on 19 Mar 1825 in Barnard Castle. They had at least 8 children, one of whom was my gt gt grandfather Henry Smedley, a shipwright, who eventually moved his family to Poplar, London
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