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Durham
UK - Genealogy, Surnames,
Family and Local History |
County town: Durham
Other major towns: Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead
Origins of Name: Island with ahill , Anglo Saxon
Population 1801: 149,384
Population 1961: 1,515,643
Acreage: 649,440 Urban Land 1...
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Surname Rogers - Gateshead
Searching for Thomas Rogers born around 1852 or 1853 in Gateshead according to 1891 census. His father is recorded on his marriage certificate as John Rogers a pot printer. Thomas married Elizabeth Pollard and settled in South Shields where he is buried. Any information welcome.
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Hunter, Gateshead, County Durham
- Gateshead
Looking for information about the family of Margaret Young Hunter, b. circa 1864 in Gateshead. She later married Cornelius Moody of Holy Island.
I believe Young may have been her mother's maiden name. Any information gratefully received.
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Re Mechanics' Institution - Gateshead
From Cassell's Gazetteer c1896
Gateshead : 1891 Population : 84,728 - The Public Library of 1884 is an
imposing structure in Romanesque style.Mechanics Institution
in West St of 1848 has library and lecture rooms.
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Surname: Stewart - Gateshead
I am seeking information on a William Stewart: born on 1-feb-1894. He had an elder brother Archibald and a younger sister Sarah. Their parents were James Stewart and Hannah Hewitson. This family lived at St Leonard's Crt, Gateshead.
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Archer - Gateshead
I am looking for descendants of Joseph, William & John Archer. Sons of Robert Archer & Elizabeth Gowland. Their Brother Philip Gowland Archer born 1829 married Phillis Pasmore and came to Australia in 1852
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Pasmore - Gateshead
Phillis Pasmore, Gateshead area, married Philip Gowland Archer, June 1852 went to Australia. I am looking for her brother William's descendants in the Durham area.
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FENWICK HARLAND
- Gateshead
JOHN THOMAS FENWICK married KATE or CATHERINE HARLAND 06 JUN 1892 at Saint James Church, Gateshead, Durham. Does anyone have any further info?
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SPILLET HARLAND
- Gateshead
JOHN SPILLET married SARAH JANE HARLAND in Gateshead in 1900. Daughter HILDA SPILLET. Does anyone have any further details to share?
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Fraser, Born Gateshead 1857 - Gateshead
Trying to find relatives of William Jackson Fraser and his first wife, Emma Jane Fawcett, born 1865 in Stockton on Tees. They were married here in 1882 and then moved to Gateshead. Williams dad was John Simon Fraser and his mum Jane. I have info after 1881 but nothing before. Would welcome any assistance in finding them.
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HARTLEY BROWN - Gateshead
does anyone remember Thomas Hartley dob 18.05.1904 and his wife Mary nee Brown.I feel sure they lived in Gateshead in 1936, soon moving to Carlisle 1941 circa, where my father Brian was born.Mary left Carlisle, to return to North East? They had 3 daughters, Kathleen, Joyce and Margaret. Mary died circa 1980, not sure where.
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SHAW
- Gateshead
Constance Shaw, born 1891 in Gateshead. One month old at time of 1891 Census. Living with a family called Fenwick in Trinity Street, Gateshead. Appears on 1901 Census as Constance Humphrey, aged 10, the ward of Robert Edward Vardy and his wife Frances (nee Fenwick). Does anyone have any further details?
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Jessie Smith Williamson - Gateshead
Looking for details of Jessie Smith Williamson born 1861. Place of birth given as Spike Island/Northumberland. Married William Henry Homer in Middlesbrough 1882. Any help gratefully accepted.
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WILLIAMSON David and Jane (Foster) - Gateshead
Looking for information re David Williamson (born 1805)Gateshead. Married Jane Foster at Gateshead in 1838. Have two known daughters - Jane (b 1851) and Mary (b 1853). If anyone has Census information, 1851, 1861 or 1871 on this family, it would bemuch appreciated.
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Teams Gateshead - Gateshead
Anyone know of Mr James Perry, late of Rose Street, who worked at the Coke Works, Teams Gateshead, for many years, or his wife Mrs Francis Jane Perry, nee Moss. Both of whom died in the early 1950s.
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howe - Gateshead
my gr.grandfather, william howe was living with his wife lucy frost howe, and their children, in gateshead, in the 1881 census. he was a recorder of b.d.m for his area. they were gone by 1891.I haven't found them again in that census, though the family was still in the area in 1947 when my father married my mother in australia.His parents lived at north rd, east boldon. I'd like to know any history concerning them. Thanks, Lee
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Bullen
- Gateshead
Any one with any connection to the Bullen family - Rodney Claude Bullen - born Gateshead in 1884 - had siblings Ethel May, James Walter & Sidney C.
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Lee Family Gateshead - Gateshead
Seeking descendants of Edward and Isabella Sarah Lee. Living at 27 Peterborough Street in 1891.
Edward deceased 1894 - what became of his widow?
Isabella (nee Martyn)first marriage to John Mitchell Garbutt, Holborn 1858
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Douglas --Ingram --Charlton - Gateshead
Searching for information about Hannah Charlton born C.1830 in Duston Gateshead.She married Thomas
Ingham and had a least one child Mary Ann in 1855,she married Geo.Henry Douglas at Harton Colliery South Shields.Could anybody help please.
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Ormuz Lane - Gateshead
Ormuz was my great great Aunty she was born in 1895 could do with some help as to where she is buried she died age 15 in 1911
Elizabeth
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WAGGOTT
- Gateshead
I am looking for any information on the Waggott Family from Durham. My Uncle Andrew Waggott died in the 2nd World War he was born 1907 to a Lyall and Jessie Waggott
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Henderson. - Gateshead
Looking for info on the Henderson family. William and Annie nee Featherstone. They lived in Saltwell William was a railway porter late 1800's to 1900's, they originally came from the Alston Area of Cumberland. Info needed have hit a brick wall.
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MITCHINSON - Gateshead
Looking for Robert Mitchinson (Blacksmith) living at 13 Russell Terrace, Gateshead, 1851 Aged 28. Unable to trace wedding to Hannah Stott, c 1845. Was a widower by 1861 with two sons Robert (b 1846) and John Thomas (b 1849).
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NOON Family - Gateshead
Looking for any information on the NOON family. My current information starts with Edward Noon (b.Gateshead abt 1857) who married Margaret Gallacher (b.Darlington 1864)at Gateshead in December 1881. They have two known children, Edward 1885 and Barbara 1890.
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McCALLUM Family - Gateshead
Would like to hear from anyone with information on or connections to the McCallum family. What I have to date is:- John David McCallum born Durham 1862 (father Barnard McCallum) married Esther Jobson in 1882. They had 7 known children; Annie, Rose, Barnard, Thomas, John, James, and Esther.
The surname has been seen spelt as McCallum/McCallam/McCallan.
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ARMIGER
- Gateshead
Anyone have details of the Armigers who settled around Gateshead and Durham in general?
Thanks,Mike.
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Archbold Family - Gateshead
I'm seeking family information from the middle of th 19th Century on. I know the family (my grandfather Robert Archbold) was in Gateshead from c1890 on - but have no more detail. Any information would be welcome.
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Barnaby, Rose Street Gateshead - Gateshead
Hi - I am trying to track down any of my maternal family tree who lived in Rose Street, Gateshead. My Grandfather was Samuel Robert Barnaby (born 1921) and his mother was Charlotte Barnaby (no details known)- she had other sons (Ratio and Arthur). I believe Charlotte's first husband was killed at a local gas works and she re-married Jimmy Beattie. Any info would be much appreciated.
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Smeaton Family - Gateshead
I want to trace this name back to 1700 if possible. My great great grandfather was William Milburn Smeaton born 14 January 1828 and married 12 July 1846 in Gateshead. M certificate shows father as James Smeaton (engineer)
Can anyone tell me if James Smeaton originated in Gateshead or as IGI records suggest, he came from
Kibworth Beauchamp in Leicester?
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FELTON and ATKINSON
- Gateshead
Looking for relatives of Elizabeth Felton who lived in Gateshead area around 1900.She married Robert Atkinson and their children were Hannah,Joey died age 2-3yrs,Thomas,"Ginger" and Barbara who died at 6weeks old. Believe Elizabeth Felton buried Bishop Aukland. She may have died around 1904.
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Alder family - Gateshead
Looking for any information on the Ralph Alder family; married Isabella Bullock; children: Mary "Polly" born 1871, she married Samuel Plimmer 1893,died in US 1954; Margaret born 1873; Ralph, Jr. who had two children Ralph and Florence and lived at 156 Rawling Road, Gateshead in 1946.
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Wilson,James - Gateshead
Looking for details of James Wilson circa 1820
Occupation: Shoemaker
Location: Gateshead Fell
Can you help?
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BELL: John Thomas - Gateshead
I'm looking for any information about a John Thomas Bell born in Gateshead in 1880 to an Edward Bell. JT Bell married Margaret Jane Tait/Tate in 1907. Any info would be greatly appreciated!!!
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Greetham family - Gateshead
Looking for information of James and Fanny Greetham (nee Medd). 1891 Census shows them living in West Central Gateshead, Bonsham Cottage with his parents and siblings. James is a builder and was born in Scarborough. 1901 Census they are living in central Gateshead and have 4 children. James is shown to be a builder and contractor. Any info to further search would be great.
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LYNN
- Gateshead
Thomas LYNN (bc 1856 Gateshead) married Mary Ann CURRY(EY)(IE) (bc 1856 Hillgate, Gateshead) at Newcastle Register Office in 1875. Known children Isabella 1875, Thomas 1880, Charles Robert 1884, Robert 1888, MARGARET 1890 and Mary (Polly) 1894. Thomas LYNN was found drowned in the River Team in April 1916.
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CURRY/CURREY/CURRIE
- Gateshead
Thomas CURREY married to Margaret JOBSON and living in Gateshead from the 1840s onwards. Known children all baptised in Gateshead, John 1842, Margaret Ann 1844, Mary Jane 1846, Sarah 1848, Margaret 1852 and MARY ANN 1856.
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Mulgrew m Cassidy - Gateshead
Edward Mulgrew (29), son of Arthur Mulgrew a farmer, married Margaret Cassidy (24), daughter of Andrew Cassidy a Master Joiner and Anne Blue, in St Wilfreds RC Church, Gateshead, 5th April 1910. Witnesses were Patrick McArdle and Mary McGuirk. Desperately trying to find descendants of this couple.
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Cusworth - Gateshead
Looking for information on the Cusworth. James Cusworth (born 1815) marreid to Adah Grant (1839)is my G.G.G Grandfather. His father was John, but there is where my trail ends. I need to know how family came to Newcastle and from where. My G.Grandfather John George moved back to Newcastle in late 1890's from London and had 2 sons George (born 1899) & Frederick (born 1901) to Ada Margaret Weir. Sadly Ada died and my G.Grandfather remarried Lillian and he died in 1934 in Whitley. Would like to know what has happened to George & his family, as cannot trace in records (Frederick was my Paternal Grandfather and he died before I was born in 1955ish).
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Eleanor Atkinson
- Gateshead
Looking for any info on Eleanor Atkinson,nee Johnson,my great grandmother who was born in Humbleton East Yorks,Eleanor married
James Atkinson of Aldborough East Yorks.in1899
and appear on the 1901 census living at 62 Westminster Street Gateshead With an 11 month old son,James Allen Atkinson.
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Looking for Richard Renwick b c 1805 in Gateshead and Family - Gateshead
I am looking for the family of Richard Renwick he was a chainmaker, he had a son James renwick b c 1832 who was an iron moulder.
Richard may have married a Margaret Boulton Newcastle 1826, then Elizabeth Lisle 1835 Newcastle. have dates for these marriages and the church but need to tie it togethr to see if the right family. other children could be Robert b 1830, Ann 1829, Richard 1835 mary 1840. do any of these names mean anything to you.
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JOHNSON
- Gateshead
MARGARET ALICE JOHNSON DOB 1900 Aukland, married Thomas Crickard 1937. they adopted ROBERT DAVIDSON in 1939. Any information please.
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Barwick - Gateshead
Looking for any relatives of Arthur Barwick and his wife Mary Jane Hopkinson who married in Gateshead in 1905. Arthur came from Leeds.
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Forster
- Gateshead
My grandfather Thomas B Forster was born 1845 his father was Robert Forster mother Mary. Robert I believe was born about 1816 in Chester-le-Street I can not go any further back. Thomas B Forsterwas born in Gateshead & married a Martha (late Newman) Greening in 1890 at Newcastle Cathedral
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