roberts/lowe/fothergill/clark - Coundon
hi i am looking for anyone who has links with the roberts family who lived at high gurney valley in 1900 the parents were John Thomas and Elizebeth Jane roberts(nee Fothergill)i am interested in the following!James roberts born1887,Hannah roberts born 1892,Thomas roberts born 1887,Sydney robert born 1900 all in gurney valley these were my grandfather's sibling's also any info on alfred cole clark born 1907 page bank colliery married to selina roberts 1930 any info would be much appreciated robert

orton - Coundon
I am looking for info on Leslie Laverick Orton born 1907 I know where he was in 1911 but would like to know where he may have been between 1911 and 1926 think he may have gone back to coundon at some point.

Briddick Family - Coundon
Briddick Family Coal Miners. Family lived around Bishop Auckland area County Durham. I have William Briddick born to George and Hannah Briddick at Tottenham Coundon Bishop Auckland in 1853. Other members were in Escomb,St. Helens,West Auckland and Bishop Auckland. Any help tracing family will be appreciated.

The Wilkinson Family - Cowpen Bewley
John and Mary Wilkinson from Auckland Durham had a son John Gregory Wilkinson in Greatham Durham married Margaret Scott and had Robert Wilkinson born 1854 in Greatham married Elizabeth Maria Nixon in 1889. They lived in Cowpen Bewley with their four children: Olive born 1893, Norman 1895, Douglas 1899 and Horace 1906. Norman married Mary McGill Dec 31st 1919, they met at St Luke's Hospital where they were both psychiatric nurses. Does anyone have further info?

Richard NEWTON - Cowpen Bewley
Endeavouring to make contact with the descendants of Richard NEWTON, born ca1855, Hetton, Durham, who in 1929, with wife Margaret (Meg), nee RICHARDSON?, resided at: 387 Cross Row, Urpeth, Nr Pelton, Durham. His family:- Martin NEWTON born ca1880,and Eleanor NEWTON, born ca1881, both born at Auckland Park, Durham. Please get in touch if you able to help. I am a descendant of one of his siblings, compiling a family record.

Girdle Cake Cottage, Cox Green, Co Durham - Cox Green
Information re. residents of Girdle Cake Cottage (about 1840 - 1900) Surnames of Davidson/Brown/Thompson. Any information would be welcome. Many thanks.

Coxhoe Township Kelloe - Coxhoe
Does anyone know of a Robert Potts born 1874 in Kelloe and his wife Isabella Hall born 1876 in Burnhope. They lived in a miners home, row 115. In the 1901 census they had a daughter Ellen and later had Phylis, David and Isabella.

Clark - Younghusband - Coxhoe
William Clark was born in the Coxhoe about November 25, 1938. His father was George Clark, a pitman. His mother was Isabella Younghusband.

CUTHBERT/BROWN - Coxhoe
I am seeking anyone who may have a connection to ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: Thomas CUTHBERT, born C 1833 Durham, whose father's name was also Thomas (place and date of birth unknown)who married Elizabeth Armstrong 12th June 1852. They had several children including Mary (c1863) who married Benjamin Brown (c1864) on 14/2/1885. Carol.

field - Coxhoe
Please can you help? I am looking for any information on the field family in Coxhoe. William Field born 1800 in Dewsbury had 3 sons, William b1821, Francis b1823 and George. They moved to Coxhoe abt 1838 and started a brickworks near Cow Close. William the son died quite young in 1866 & there was an inquest. Francis later moved to Brandon Colliery & his wife was Harriet Carr. Very grateful for any infomation. Many Thanks.

Best Charters - Coxhoe
I would like to contact descendants or fellow researchers interested in a Best family, possibly from Coxhoe, acc. to census birth place. Mary Best, known as Polly mar. John William Charters in 1895. Mary's ages on census vary but probably born circa 1870.

Moore & Brown families in Coxhoe - Coxhoe
I would like to share information with anyone working on these families in Durham (Coxhoe, Sunniside). Robert Moore (b 1828) & wife Ann & daughter Ellen. John Brown b, abt 1846, parents possibly John and Penelope Brown. John Brown (Jr) m. Ellen Moore and emigrated to USA. I have census data but nothing else.

MUSGRAVE - Coxhoe
Hi there Looking for any information about Coxhoe and if there was a Hall or Hill there. Coxhoe Hall or Hill was the place of residence at the time of marriage of Robert MUSGRAVE to Isabella ROBINSON Thanks a lot Meegan

Robert OLIVER - Coxhoe
Looking for anyone with information that may help me track down my fathers Birth Certificate. Believed to be born 9 Nov 1913 and went to school in Coxhoe 1921. Fathers name Robert OLIVER may be born Pelton Fell 1868 has child Jane OLIVER who was known by all my living family. Her mother was Ann COOPER 1871 Any help appreciated Robert

Johnson family with circus connection - Coxhoe
Hi I am trying to trace an Emma Johnson who married a Thomas Wilkinson in 1889 in Sunderland. She was to my surprise a gypsy and a circus acrobat!

McCartland - Coxhoe
I am trying to trace my family tree and I am looking for a haulage contractor by the name of McCartland or simlar. About 1895 my great grandmother went off to live with or marry this person.

JOHNSON - Coxhoe
Looking for any information about Allan Johnson who had a bus company running in the early 1920's. Also any other family member. Alf Johnson, Edwin Johnson etc.

Park Hill - Coxhoe
My grandmother, Clown or Clune, was a maid servant at Park Hill in the early 1900`s, does anyone know if there was a farm or large house there at that time where she might have been employed?

Moore/Smith - Crawleyside
Looking for any of the descendants of the following: George William Rose born 1861 John Alfred Rose born 1862 Frederick Moore born 1867 John Joseph Moore born 1871 Elizabeth Moore born 1876 Mary Annie Moore born 1880 Violet Etherl Moore born 1883 Alice Amelia Moore born 1886 Peter Smith Moore born 1889 All of the above Moore children were born at 4 Crawleyside but at least the last four were probably children of John George Smith. In around 1891 the family were all known as Smith. Also looking for Jane (nee Rose known as Willey) and James Wall from Stanhope from Mouont Pleasant, Stanhope and any descendants of their children: William born c1876 Mary Jane born c1879 Margaret born c1881 Lilian born c1886 Ethel born c 1889 Many thanksAndrea

Wheatbottom - Crook
My gggrandfather lived here in the mid-1800's with his wife and 4 children. His name was William Oliver, b 1824. Wife's name: Ann Whitfield, b abt. 1826. Children: Sarah Ann, George, Robert, Anthony Whitfield Sr., b 1848. William and sons Georgeand Robert were coalminers. William died 1883, age 59, in Wheatbottom.

Marriage, Crook Parish Church - Crook
Anthony Whitfield Oliver, Sr. (1848-1923) married Isabella Drummond (1849-1890) of Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland on July 27, 1868 in Crook Parish Church, County Durham.

Re Mechanics Institution - Crook
From Cassells Gazetteer c1896 Crook Dur : 1891 Population : 8,793 - Mechanics Institution of 1867 has a library.

Gallagher Family - Crook
Seeking info on Anthony & Bridget Gallagher nee Hart. Married 1861 Crook also his father John Gallagher mother unknown.Bridget's father Martin Hart mother unknown.Inf on 1861 census if possable.

ALLISON - Crook
Seeking info. on Allison family lived in crook 1876-1881 Lancelott and Isabella were born to John and Eliz Ann.

Crook, County Durham - Crook
Would be interested in hearing from anyone who has a connection to William and Mary Alderson (nee Hall) and family who lived in Crook about the 1880's onwards. Daughter Mary Hall was born 1868 Crook. One known address was Woodifield Rows, Crook.

Thomas Douglas - Crook
Colliery manager c.1860 at Peases West, Crook, Co Durham, moved to Darlington, died 1920, had 5 sons, Arthur, Edwin, Ernest (m. Tillie Greener from Crook), Arnold (m. Connie Barclay) & Percy. I have more details, some sketchy.

Prouds of Durham - Crook
In 1851, My 4xgreat grandfather John Proud of Stanhope lived in White Lea cottages, Crook. Living with him were his son John who I believe married Eleanor Gibbon, his daughter Sarah and Sarah's son James (my 2xgreat grandfather). The family lived inShotley Bridge in 1841. James was born in 1848 at Blackhill and married Barbara Jowcey/Joice of Newcastle in 1869 at Earsdon. James and Barbara Proud lived at Bedlington 1871, Blyth 1876 and North Shields 1891-1900. They then moved down to Gravesendin Kent c1901 and married into the Moor family of Hoo, St. Werburgh. The Moor family also lived in Poplar. Elizabeth Patience Moor married John A T Proud (bn Cowpen Quay,Blyth 1876) in 1903. Elizabeth Moor was the daughter of Henry Moor and ElizabethPetts. I also have links to Prouds in Hull and Ashby Wold. I am willing to share any information.

MYERS - Crook

McBride, Carman - Crook
Seeking information about my grandparents and grgrandparents. Isabella McBride b. Crook 1870 was the daughter of Patrick and Catherine McBride. She married James Carman in Bury, Lancs where they had Frederick, Peter, James and a daughter Catherine. I would be very grateful for any information about them.

Welsh Row - Crook
I am interested in tracing descendants of the Wright family who lived at 20 Welsh Row in Crook in the 1920's. John William Wright, Lilian and her sister Florence,for example Welsh Row cannot be found on any map so far. Can anyone help?

Seymour, Bewley - Crook
Tracing descendants of Christopher Thomas Seymour b1867 Crook, and sarah bewley b 1872 Bowdon, dur.They married 1892 Auckland Reg office,their children, Martha Christopher and Charles

Trying to trace - Crook
Mothers name Nora Coldbeck married Frank Robertshaw at Crook Co Durham lived at 3 Stanhope Terrace had 6 children Anne,Enid,Doris,Barbara,Joan and Frank. I would like to trace any relatives on my mothers side or indeed anyone who would have any information.Her parents were John Coldbeck who married Isabel Hall - grandparents Edwin Coldbeck married Isabel Ann Garrett - great grandparents James Coldbeck (farmer at Laverton Yorks) married to Elizabeth Nelson. Any information would be great.

Elizabeth Nelson - Laverton - Crook
I am trying to trace relatives of my great great grandmother Elizabeth Nelson (approx 1828) who married James Coldbeck a farmer they lived at Laverton, Yorks.They had at least one son Edwin (1853) who married Elizabeth Ann Garrett they had 6 children John William, Polly,Sarah,Edward,Henry and Beattie.Any information would be appreciated.

Eales - Crook
Catherine, b1891 in Crook. Married John William Wilkinson in Bishop Auckland in 1909 then moved to Middlesbrough. Had thirteen known children. William, James, Arthur, Alfred, Molly(May), Robert Cuthbert, Laurence, Catherine(mother), Thomas, Douglas, Mary Kenneth & Margaret. Daughter Catherine married Richard Francis Cartwright in 1940 who died DDay 1944. Only daughter, Brenda born 4 months after her fathers death. Catherine then married Cornelius Hagan in 1948 and had a further 4 children. Margaret, Robert, Mary and Helen.

Robinson - Crook
Trying to trace the Robinson family who lived at White-lee square and went to america around the turn of the century and came back to chopwell

Lawson, Dowson - Crook
Albert Leighton Lawson b 1902 (Kirkby Stephen) m Nina Dowson b 1904 (Crook). Parents were George William Lawson/Elizabeth Alice Brown (farming connections) and Thomas William Dowson/Elizabeth Burrell. Connections with the following areas, Kirkby Stephen, Crook, Lynesack, Butterknowle, Hamsterley

michael rutherford - Crook
i am searching for any rutherfords in the crook area who may be descendants of michael rutherford who died somewhere around 1900,micheal was my great grandfather. he was deceased at the time of his daughters marriage in 1900. margaret anne rutherford was his daughter who was married on 17th november 1900 to emmanuel tazey. residence at the time of margarets marriage to emmanuel is oakenshaw. my mum has always told me that my grandmother margaret was born in crook.i would be grateful for any info however small. thank you.

ada may alderson - Crook
seeking Ada May Alderson. Born in Crook around 1910-1915. Married an Edgar Thomas Powell in Bradford around 1930. any help in this trace will be appreciated

Coldbeck Laverton - Crook
My great grand father was James Coldbeck of Laverton and my great uncle was Edwin. please contact for futher information

any one that knew michael stouph - Crook
hi we are looking for any one that has memories of michael stouph born in crook 1942.thank you.

Vasey and Welsh of Durham - Crook
I am seeking information on Maria VASEY, born c1836 in Crook, Durham. Maria married William WELSH (Born c1823, Rainton, Durham). Their son, Thomas Anthony WELSH was born in 1878 at Low Lampton Farm, Penshaw, Durham.

Gowland - Crook
I am looking for any family members living. I was born at The hollow, Near Crook in 1948. My father was Mathew and my mother beatrice.

Crook area farmers 1800-1900 - Crook
Searching for various threads of family, mainly Thompson and Linton. Plus information on farms - Victoria House - H.Row Farm, West and East Farms, Middlestone Farm, Billy Hall.

Matthew BELL+Mary DOWSON 1854 - Crook
Mathew, wife Mary and children Robert, Michael, Marthew, Mary, Ann, Isabella, Joseph, James, Elizabeth and Margaret moved from Swaledale (Healaugh) YKS about 1854 and lived in Crook until 1857. Some of the boys worked in a coalmine nearby. Elizabeth and Margaret were born in Crook on 18 Oct 1854 and 1 Jul 1856 respectively. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Robin, Australia.

Even more Heslops - Crook
Am looking for any information on a Robert Ambrose Heslop born c.1825 in Crook or Billy Row.

Looking for James the Schoolmaster - Crook
Looking for any information on James McLauchlan who was born in Scotland circa 1805. Lived in Crook until death in 1860. In the area at least as early as 1838. Occupation: parish schoolmaster. Married first to Elizabeth White till her death in Helmington Row in 1838. Then married Ann Thompson.

David Wearmouth THOMPSON - Crook
Would love to get in touch with Descendants of = My (3x) Great Grandfather was John Thompson (b ard 1810) married to Hannah Proud (b. 10/11/1821). His son John Proud Thompson (Baptised 6/6/1834) married Ann (Hannah) Salkeld on 28/10/1850. His son George Salkield Thompson married Frances Hannah Wearmouth on 21/8/1873 - this union produced my Grand Father David Wearmouth Thompson. He was one of 11 Children. If these names appear on your tree please get in touch. I live in Australia, was born in Sunderland, UK and have just started researching the tree again after spending a lot of "manual" hours on it from 1994-1996. With best regards.

Henry Gardner Brown & Mary Blake - Croxdale
I am just starting on my family tree and have already hit a brickwall. My grandfather, Henry Gardner Brown was born in the church district of St Oswald Newcastle on 19th Feb 1908 to Henry Gardner Brown(senior) & Kathleen. Henry jnr later married my grandmother Mary Blake on 17th Feb 1934 at the Methodist Church in Felling(Heworth). She was born Mary Elizabeth on 2nd October 1912 @ 19 Hill Street, Newcastle to Edward & Annie Blake (formerly Collinson).They lived at 88 Pretoria Street, Newcastle. Henry & Mary moved to the South in the late 30's early 40's seeking work. They eventually settled in Cranfield Bedfordshire. I would appreciate any info on either of my grandparents. Apparantly my grandmother was taken into the care of 'Banardo's'when she was young, were you there with her????? Pls Pls help.

david pattison, croxdale - Croxdale
i am looking for relatives of david pattison, he was born about 1901, and married effie pallister, lived in croxdale county durham.

Erwin - Daddry Shield
Any info on Erwin, Holmes Families in the Daddry Shields and Stanhope area.