Florence May Wilson - Felling
Looking for the family of Florence May Wilson, daughter of William and Annie(nee Nicholson).She was born in Felling in 1892. I need to find her parents' marriage date. Can anyone help please?

John Cook B.c1835 In Felling - Felling
whose wife Elizabeth was born in FRECKLETON a township in the parish of KIRKHAM around 1838. any Info would be appreciated

Smith,Hall,Williams. - Felling
My g.grandfather Robson Smith was born in Elliot Street Felling in 1890. I have a lot of Smiths in the area and a always keen to compare notes. Robson was the son of William Smith and Sarah Jane Hall, he had 4 other siblings. The lads were all miners like their father.

Cowell Stubbs - Felling
Rose Anna Cowell (Rosanna) born @ 1872 in Felling married Charles Stubbs - any connection?

Henry Gardner Brown & Mary Blake - Felling
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.

Arnell Felling / Heworth - Felling
Tracing the Arnell family. John Arnell born c1832 (married Ann Wyndham) son of Joseph Arnell born c1806. Family seems to have been based in and around Felling area before moving over to Newcastle. Any information gratefully appreciated and willing to share information.

Harriet Clark - Felling
Harriet married Edward Elliot Armstrong at St Alban's church, Heworth on 17 April 1911 at the age of 23. She lived on Hewitson Crescent, Felling. Her father, James, was a coal-miner. I have been unable to find a birth certificate relating to her although I understand she was born in Felling. Was there a home for unmarried mothers in Felling in the late 1800s as I wonder if she was adopted by James. Can anyone please help? I've been able to trace the Armstrong side back to 1760 but I've hit a brick wall here!

Hervey Selkeld Coxon - Felling
Has anyone any connection to or information on Hervey Coxon who married Elizabeth Laybourn(about 1870) who eventually emigrated to South Africa with his older daughters presumably before the 1901 census

Jonathan and Mary Ord - Felling
Tring to find out about a couple of names in my family bible. Jonathan and Mary Ord. They were born c1768/1769. Jonathan was a tailor and died Holly Hill Felling 1845 and Mary died Holly Hill Felling 1847. A possible maiden name for Mary is Reed.

Researching family - Felling
I'm looking for any information about my ancestors, namely: William Hanlon b.1861 (shipwright) married to Jane Ann Story b.1866 d.1899. Also my mothers side of the family the Graham's: Thomas William Graham b.1871 married in 1894 to Mary Isabelle Lambert b.1874 in Lanchester. There is also a connection again with the name Story or Storey as this was the first name of one of their sons. James.

Appleby - Felling Shore
Looking for information on the Appleby family who ran a grocery store in Coxon Terrace, Felling Shore around 1901. They were James and Sarah Appleby and children James, Christopher, Mary and Ellen.

PLACE surname - Felling Shore
Seeking Isaac PLACE bc 1815 wife Mary bc1816(mn possible FORD, FORDISON, FORDSON or similar) Sons in know of Isaac b1835, William b1837, Thomas b1842 Felling Shore, Heworth,Gateshead. Whole family migrated to Australia unsure when. Love to hear from others searching same surnames, happy to share my tree.

Pinkney family - Felling Shore
any information on Pinkney family who lived at Felling Shore c1850 would be appreciated .

SHERRICK FAMILY - Felling Shore
Would like to connect with any decendants of Alexander Sherrick who married Sarah Heron in late 19th century.Have hit a brickwall and would like some info.

STEVENSON FAMILY - Felling Shore
Looking for decendants of James Stevenson and his wife Mary who lived here most of their lives. They had 5 children between 1871-1889.

Lowery - Reed - Fence Houses, Fencehouses
I am looking for information on my Great Grandparents. George Henry Lowery born 10/7/1886, Durham, County England And Elizabeth(Lizzie) Ann Reed born August 2, 1887. Married March 6, 1909, Chester Street, Durham County England. GG father passed away when he was young. GG's father was a lay Methodist preacher traveled by train to preach.Was to be picked up by a man who didn't show up. Walked in cold February rain got pnemonia and died on the following Tues at age of 32. I have no clue as to where. Looks like his name might have been Thomas.Around 1894 guessing if married around the age of 24. Mother remarried to a W J Black. Black had a daughter Margret Ann, pictured with son(name starts with J cant read rest) and 2 girls Lily & Maggie. Don't know his mother's name. I know he has sister and brother. GG worked in coal mines at Fence Houses. Mr. Black was to be a mine manager. GG was an ambulance driver. Recalled mine disaster that 146 men and lads lost their lives. Said the mine was sealed later. 1912'ish. GGma Lizzie worked in Lambton Castle as a girl. GGmas father was Christopher Reed(died 6/8/43) mother Ann Armstrong(family from Scotland?). Any help would be great.

Heslop or Tubman - Fence Houses, Fencehouses
Looking for any information on John Heslop and Ellen Armstrong children Roland, John and Christine. Also looking for information on Miriam Enright and Joespeh Tubman Children Susan and Irene

Bainbridge (Chilton Moor area) - Fence Houses, Fencehouses
I am looking for information on William Bainbridge born 1814 a miner by trade who's wife was Elizabeth and in 1851, according to the census had 6 children :- Edward 16yrs, Robert 13yrs, George 11yrs, John 8yrs, Joseph 3yrs, they also had a sister Ann(to William or Elizabeth) aged 23yrs. Any help on tracing Williams father and mother would be greatly appreciated.

Crossman - Ferryhill
I am interested in contacting descendants of JOHN CROSSMAN and GRACE ANN (Nee PEPPING) who moved to Ferryhill from Haverigg,Cumberland soon after 1900.John died in 1917 and in 1920 Grace married a John Edgar Johnson, she was 60 and he was 19.Childrenof John Crossman and Grace known to have been brought up in Ferryhill would have been Matilda who married William Baxter;Emma Louise who married John George Hiddlestone;Jonathan;Lillian who married Charles Foster; Bertha who married a Sedgewick andRedvers who married a Mary. Grace Ann died in 1946 and is believed to be buried at Ferryhill.

GEORGE ROBINSON (grandfather) - Ferryhill
looking for information on my grandfather,he apparently was born in ferryhill, also was a miner, but possibly emigrated to australia with a brother, possibly born around 1891 i found out on some old papers he was born possibly in ferryhill, he married and resided in australia had 5 boys, until his death in 1946

thompson robinson - Ferryhill
he was my great grandfather, wife elizabeth beatty,what i can work our is that he was a miner.not sure how many children but one was george robinson who emigrated to australia and married there and had 5 living children (all sons) who was also a miner. he died in 1946, i have lost contact with cousins i meet on a visit to ferry hill in the 80,s their surnames were barraclough who i meet in ferrhill, if any one can assist in information to do my family tree would be appreciative, also george possibly emigrated to australia with a brother,

ferryhill Thompson Robinson - Ferryhill
Thompson Robinson was my greatgrandfather his son George came to Australia around 1913??? marries Ethel May Masters and they had 5 sons one being my dad Albert Ernest who was born 1927 (he was the youngest) would love to find out more about thompsons children born in the UK and their offspring I have more information on my uncles George's children

William Allen - Ferryhill
I am researching the family of William Allen who died approx 1959. He came from Mainforth back row colliery, Ferryhill Co Durham and was married to Emily. His son is called John/Jack.

Cavanagh - Ferryhill
John Cavanagh born 1870 in Ferryhill. Any further information would be greatly appreciated.

BULL, GRAG - Ferryhill
Hi dos some one out there know where B/GRAG IS. I have been told it is near Ferry Hill area.I am trying to find out about my Grandfather & Grandmother mums side. John Robert Smith d/o/b 06/12/1877 Bull Grag d/o/m 09/09/???? D/o/d 09/09/1943 Redcar Yourkshire To Marther Ann Smith (ne Cairns Shell) D/o/b 29/05/1877 Croxdale DurhamD/o/d 13/10/1944 Redcar Yourkshire Any help will be well come. THANK YOU DEREK

Williams - Ferryhill
Mary Ann was born 29/7/1887. Married George Ernest Hadwin born 25/12/1885 in Horsforth. Looking for parents and siblings of Mary Ann

William Ward Builder - Ferryhill
My grandparents lived in Ferryhill in 1905/16 William Ward(bn North Ormsby)was a builder, his wife was Margaret Morrison of Middlesbrough.they had several children whilst living in Ferryhill, Enid,Edna, Irene, Madge, Freda, Charles, Edward. They moved to Middlesbrough. Would be interested to know if William Ward was mentioned in any news of that time

Wilsons of Ferryhill Village - Ferryhill
I am trying to trace the family of my great grandfather Robert Wilson (born 1848), joiner & undertaker in Ferryhill Village. He was born in Ferryhill, son of Matthew & Esther, one of 8 children. Any information on the parents or other children, John, Matthew, William, Eleanor, Thomas, Mary and Ann would be much appreciated.

arthur mould - Ferryhill Station
my mam and dad fostered two boys, their father was called Arthur Mould, they are Terry and Joe, their father was killed in a shooting accident when they were young. the boys are doing well and i am in regular contact with them and their families.

edith/george/ROCHE - Ferryhill Station
trying to find my family tree, my father was George Joseph Roche, lived at 10 east View, the Broom Ferryhill, his sister my aunt Edith was killed in a road traffic accident at approx age of 14. My grandfather was killed at Coxhoe Quarry in l930's - anyone anymore info about my family thanks

Clark Family - Fir Tree
Alice Clark, William Clark and John/Jack Clark all from Fir Tree.

robert storey fishburn - Fishburn
does anyone know a robert storey from fishburn probably around 70 -80 years old?

ALLISON ALLINSON - Forest-in-Teesdale
Seeking details of John Allison/Allinson born 1847c, Father Jacob. married Eliz. Ann wallace 1867 St. Helen, Auckland.

- Framwellgate Moor
From Cassell's Gazetteer c1896 Framwellgate Dur : 1891 Population : 5,556 - The reading and recreation rooms have a small library.

ADAMS - Framwellgate Moor
Searching for ADAMS from this area; Matthew born 1859/60. Could be of Irish descent Annie

BOWRON - Framwellgate Moor
Searching for any information about BOWRON family in this vicinity 1899-1930 approx - trying to trace John Bowron, believed to be resident with JOHNSON & MARY ANN BOWRON any help appreciated - thanks

St Godric's RC Chapel, Framwellgate, Durham - Framwellgate Moor
Looking for info about Mount Oswald around 1914. It is the address given for my g-grandmother, Mary Monica Shorney on her marriage cert. She married Charles Curran, of Sniperley Hall in July 1914. I know Mount Oswald was the family home of Capt. John E Rogerson at the time, & he was a witness at their wedding in St.Godrics RC Chapel, Framwellgate, Durham.

Corker - Frosterley

Corker- Boon - Frosterley

Mary WALL - Frosterley
Seeking info on ancestors of Mary WALL b 1782 in Frosterly, daughter of John WALL. Mary married John OGILVIE at Stanhope 1809 and died May 1853 in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Thomas Davison 1853/4 - Fulwell
Thomas Davison is my great grandfather, maternal line, and I think he came from Fulwell. He was born 1853/4. Went to Durham University and became an editor of school publications via teaching. He died in Slough, Bucks in 1923. If he came from Fulwell then his father was John; mother, Mary Ann(e);brother, George and sisters, Lavinia and Mary J. Thomas married Flora Emma, maiden name and dates unknown.Any help on confirming this and breaking down my brickwall gratefully received. Willing to help with any info I have on his descendants.

More about Thomas Davison - Fulwell
Since posting my previous message I have discovered that Thomas Davison of Fulwell "married" Flora Emma Manchester from Honley, Yorkshire. Haven't found marriage entry yet... Any help gratefully received if anyone happens across anything relevant

Thomas Davison-update - Fulwell
Thomas' father was John. John's wife was Mary Ann Hedley married 11th May 1850 at the Durham & Lanchester registry office! Is this unusual for that time? Certificate shows John's father was George and that John was aged 20 at the time. If anyone has more information on my familes I would be grateful. I am still trying to trace: John's date of birth, Thomas' date of birth and Thomas' marriage to Flora. Thank you

Brown Family - Fulwell
I am looking for the birth for Margaret Brown who was born around 1858. She married Robert Smithson. Her father was Thomas Brown and her Mother was Ann (I don't have her surname. Her siblings were William born 1846, Ann born 1848, Jane B1850, Elizabeth Born 1852, Mary Jane born 1856 and Emily Born 1860. They were living at Fulwell Village in 1841 and 1851. I would be grateful of any information.

Brennan - Fulwell
Looking for information on Christopher Brennan,bootmaker. Had a daughter Lilian lived in Fulham 1914. Lilian married Arthur Eales and emigrated to Canada after her husbands death. Thanks for any help.

Thomas Davison - Fulwell
I know lots about Thomas and Flora Emma, and Manchester in Huddersfield

Re Literary Institute - Gainford
From Cassell's Gazetteer c1896 Gainford Durham : 1891 Population : 7,141 - The Literary Institute has a library and reading room.

Jane Pearson - Gainford
Looking for info on Jane Pearson, died after 1861 in Gainford. Had Son Thomas Pearson and grandson Thomas William Pearson.

RAINE - Gainford
Hi All, Looking for any information about Mary Ann Raine born Gainford in 1820 Regards Val

Walker-lauderdale - Gateshead
William WALKER & Margaret LAUDERDALE m. 27 April 1851, St. Mary's Church, Gateshead. Children: Thomas, b. 27 November 1852, Gateshead; John, b. 1861, England; Edward, b. December 1868, Pennsylvania, US. Seeking information on ancestors (UK) anddescendants (prob. all US).