Archer - Gateshead
Searching for information on the Archers of Gateshead. Richard Hedley Archer had 5 children, Kate Emily 1846, Henry Thomas 1847, Laura 1849, Charles John 1850 and Blanche Helen 1854. Any information on this family?

Jordan Family - Gateshead
Marie Louise Plumpton nee Neil remarried in 1920 to Joseph Jordan a 29 year old general labourer. Marie was also 29 living 10 Oakwellgate. Gateshead. Joseph`s address was 5 Park Lane, Gateshead. Their son Thomas William Jordan was born 27.5.1924 at 30 Garden Street, Hull and died in 1995 in Hull. Looking for any other descendants of Marie and Joseph or of their son Thomas.

Werving family - Gateshead
Looking for details of the family of Arthur Victor Werving and his wife Sarah, nee Brooks. He was a sailor from Sweden, she my great grandmother's sister. He was run over by a train in, I think, 1908 ish. Would be very grateful for any information on this or anything relating. Also to their neice and nephew, Mary Ann Brook and Thomas Horne.

Charlton/Gofton/Blackett/Bainbridge/Thirlaway - Gateshead
I have a copy of a marriage by Banns for Anthony (Ralph) Blackett Charlton and Mary Ann Bainbridge dated Sept 30, 1844 in the parish of Whickham in the County of Durham. Fathers names are Edward Charlton (Sailor) and John Bainbridge (Keelman). Harry and Jane Bainbridge were the witnesses. I have since found that Edward married Elizabeth Blackett in 1810. Anthony had a son Edward (born 1852 in Gateshead, Whickham, Durham) who sailed to Canada shortly after his marriage to Mary Scafe Thirlaway in (1875). Anyone with any information about the extended families of any of these families I would be very grateful to correspond with you. Val

Graham, geddes - Gateshead
Looking for Blanche (dob 1886)and/or Thomas Graham (dob 1888)both born in Gateshead to John and Alice (nee geddes) Graham (both dob 1861)- married in Haltwhistle 1883 Family returned to to Haltwhistle when father was killed on duty (police officer) Also looking for Father to John Graham (if indeed he was a Haltwhistle man by birth?)

Simon Gaddes 1824/6 - Gateshead
Simon Gaddes (sometimes listed as Geddes) born 1824/6 - wife Margaret. Any information on wife and/or dates for either party prior to 1861 census appreciated.

Swanson - Gateshead
I am seeking information about William Swanson, born in Scotland in 1805. In 1851 his occupation was listed as a Mustard Grinder. He was living at Abbots Old Yard, High Street, Gateshead with his wife Anne, and children William, Joseph, Elizabeth and Margaret. Also at this address on night of Census Mercy Monkhouse (Mother-in-law).

JOYCE - Gateshead
Any information please on Anthony Joyce, born in Durham 1858. Coal miner, living at 124 Walker Street, Gateshead in 1891. Died 1895 Newcastle.

Alice Chrissop - Gateshead
Alice was born in 1889. She married my grandfather James Black. She had two sisters Margaret and Isabella. Please help

William Mackay - Gateshead
My grandfather was in lodgings at 116 School St Gateshead in 1901 census his occupation was artisan photographer He later married and moved to Monkseaton and had 4 children George, Marilyn, John and William.

Brason family - Gateshead
Looking for anestors of my great grandparents who lived at 7 Backfield Stree Gateshead in 1901. Margaret Brason (nee Young) was married to Cristopher Luke Hull Brason and they had several children. At least one of them, Christopher, moved to Canada. However, I am not sure I have the right Brason family.

Reed - Gateshead
I am searching for any relatives of my father, Charles Clive Reed b1916. His cousin was Ralph Penney who had a wife called Una. His sisters, Catherine and Joyce emigrated to Canada after WW2. Joyce married Albert and Catherine married Peter Litwiniuk/Litwincuik in the UK. They lived ibn Teeswater, Ontario, and had a son and a daughter who would be in their 50s now.

Relatives of John Hall and Edith Ashall b c1895 - Gateshead
I'm looking for any 'Hall' descendants of Edith Ashall c1895 and John William Hall c1894. Specifically any surviving children of their children: Barbara 1917, Ralph 1919, John 1920, Ronald 1921 or Tommy 1923

Laffey - Gateshead
Looking for info on Laffey: Lived in Fairless Street Gateshead in circa 1915. Chistian name Ellen, married to a McGuiggan, coal miner.

Twins Brenda and Ruth 1939 - Gateshead
I have twins born into the Elliott, Cottom family. Those are the only names I have, plus a lot of pictures and their first names only. I am stuck and have exhausted all other resources.

Waggott Gateshead - Gateshead
I have information I am willing to share on the Waggott family of Gateshead.

donnelly/peareth/brown - Gateshead
I am researching the donnelly/brown/peareth family from whickham/dunston. Would be grateful for any information of Samuel Brown's family (twin of Jackie)born around 1922

GRAHAM FAMILY - Gateshead
I am trying to trace the family of Lilly Graham b1894 d1977 Gateshead. Her father was a Mason Graham b1866 Gateshead. Lilly married a Valentine Lee but cant find the marriage date. They had several children. Any information please will be gratefully received.

ROBSONS - gateshead - Gateshead
mary ann james married wiliam robson in @1840s. they had samuel - william - george henry - charles e - jane - anna - asabella - margaret. There was also a grandchild born about 1895 called samuel. Mary anns 2nd husband was george henderson on the census he had lived next door in st cuthberts road. samuel was in the 42nd foot regiment. he died age 40 (1900)from Tropical disease caught in the indian army. he was my great grandfather. would love to know what happend to the other siblings

O'Donnell - Gateshead
Edward O'Donnell born Ireland c.1834 married in Gateshead in 1863 to Ellen Ward born Ireland c.1836.They had the following children including my great grandfather John but what happened to the rest? Any info appreciated. Michael born 1863 Gateshead workhouse, Peter 1864 Felling Shore, Mary 1865 Felling Shore, Ann 1867 Felling Shore, James 1869 Gateshead, Catherine 1870 Gateshead, John 1872 Gateshead, Hugh 1874 Gateshead, Ellen 1876, Edward 1878 Gateshead.

Grahamsley,Devonshire,Chandless Street - Gateshead
Does anyone have photos that show any of the above streets? I believe they were all demolished during the 30's. Any help appreciated.

Tucker - Gateshead
I am looking for any information about the family of Isaac Tucker. He ran a brewery in Gateshead in the mid/late 1800's, I think. My father was Stanley Thomas Tucker and he had a younger brother, Kenneth. Their parents were Thomas Taylor Tucker and Edith Tucker.

Bowman/Close/Cameron - Gateshead
Family tree research on the above names. The Bowmans originally came from Brampton. The Camerons from Friars Goose and the Closes from Ballast Road, Gateshead

Lingwoods of Durham/Barnsley - Gateshead
I am trying to trace the Lingwood family from Durham, they are found on the 1881, 1891 & 1901 censuses in Barnsley, but father John 1836 abt and grandfather Samuel 1810abt are down as being born in Durham, John married Martha Bond in Gateshead Durham, in 1864, I cannot find any of this family on an earlier census, has anyone seen them? Sylvia

Hanlon - Gateshead
Looking for any information about Hanlon, William Hanlon born.1861 father Peter and mother Jane, also William's wives Jane Ann Storey and Elizabeth Davidson from Booth St. Felling. The Graham's from Bill Quay

Glovers of Gateshead/Newcastle - Gateshead
Does anyone have any information on William Glover born about 1877. Married Ethel Mary Beresford in 1908 in Newcastle and then went on to live in Gateshead. He died sometime before 1918.

COLMAN , KIRTON - Gilesgate
Hi I am looking for any info on Aldersons,Colman and Kirtons from Gilesgate Regards Val

Allison Family. - Gilesgate Moor
Does anybody know anything about the Allison family. I believe that at some time in the dim distant past they lived in Kepier Cresent. Thank you

COLMAN - Gilesgate Moor
Hi I am looking for anyone researching the COLMAN family I know they lived in Dragon Villas Regards Val

Great Burdon - Great Burdon
Now a district on the edge of Darlington

Re Reading Room - Great Eppleton
From Cassell's Gazetteer c1896 Eppleton Dur : 1891 Population : 4,797 - There is a reading room with library.

Ross Coxon Bell - Great Lumley

wallace - Great Lumley
looking for descendants of William / Isabella-Maud Wallace had son John/Jack Wallace, daughter Joan(Edna) who was married to Abe of Newcastle Last contact with Joan/Abe was in 1978. Believe they had daughter connected with Binns department store.

Cummings - Great Lumley
Looking for info on William Allan Cummings. Born abt 1832 in Lambton Cottages. Married Margaret Smith. Lived in outlying farms & dwellings of Cherry Hall in 1861. Children Susannah, Ann & John Robert. William was a coal miner.

Looking for info on fathers side of family - Great Lumley
Dad WILLIAM WALLACE B1928.DIED DEC 2005 . Brothers THOMAS(TOT)and GEORGE.Mother was ANNIE CLIFFORD.Widowed young.Remarried to ROBERT (BOB) SYSON.Any info please

ANNIE MOODY - LUMLEY - Great Lumley
I am trying to trace ancestors of my grandmother Annie Moody believed born in Lumley to Elizabeth (widower aged 28yrs on 1901 census born in Wreckenton) had too other children named Eleanor and Thomas. Believed at 51 Princes Sq Lumley Durham

Hill Family - Great Stainton
looking for links to this family in Great Stainton and area

Kirkup - Great Stainton
Looking for information on Robert Kirkup who died between 1867 and 1871 in Stainton. Anyone able to look in the churchyard please? Brian

Kirkup - Great Stainton
There was a Robert Kirkup born in Hamsterley August 11 1793. I have information about his siblings, parents, and grandparents but none about any descendents. Frank

Robert Kirkup - Great Stainton
I would appreciate any information on Robert Kirkup or ancestors.

Aungle - Great Stainton
Interested in the movement and occupations of the Aungle family. They seem to have come from Darlington and moved via Sadberge and Great Stainton to Norton and then, my branch moved north to Seaham. What are the origins of the name?

The Wilkinson Family - Greatham
John Wilkinson born 1792 in Middridge and Mary Atkinson b 1806 in Morely moved to Greatham where they had Isabel, John Gregory and Elizabeth Wilkinson in the 1830s. John Gregory Wilkinson worked on the railways, he married Margaret Scott in 1853 their children include:Robert, Gordon, Annie, John born in the 1860s and Thomas and Frederick by his second wife Jane Irwin Wilkinson in the 1870s. Robert wilkinson married Elizabeth Maria Nixon in 1889, they moved to Cowpen Bewley and had four children: Olive, Norman, Douglas and Horace in the 1890s. Does anyone know anything further on this family?

Looking for ancestors of George William Spedding - Greatham
Looking for ancestors of George William Spedding, born 14.9.1903, who lived in Greatham, and was a bricklayer by profession. Married to Alice (nee Naisbett) they had a daughter, Marjorie (my mother) born 8.5.36. Alice died 1937 aged 29 and George went on to marry again to Jessy and had two further children, William Leslie Spedding and Barbara Spedding. Anyone able to give any information as to the names of ancestors would be very much appreciated.

watsons of greatham - Greatham
I am researching the Watson family of Greatham. I believe we arrived with George 8.2.1801 who married Margaret Musgrave 19.1.1804 who was born in Greatham d.o.m.1.12.1925,they had 12 children any further info, would be most grateful

Stainthorpe - Greatham
I am interested in a small gold medal presented to my great grandfather Frederick George Stainthorpe from inhabitants of Greatham as a momento of service in the great war. He was a sapper(also interested in this)

Watson/Bradley - Greatham
Margaret Watson nee Musgrave born approx 1805. Her siblings were Jemima, Rebecca, Sarah, Barbara and possibly more. One of her sons was living at the Bull and Dog early 1880's. Looking for info and willing to share what I have.

Glews/ Scotts of Greatham - Greatham
Henry Glew was a sailor from Sidlesham, Sussex, he married Mary Scott of Greatham in 1864, would love to hear from anyone with any information about any of the Scott family.

Glews of Greatham - Greatham
I am interested in any information relating to the Glew family in Greatham. Alfred Glew was my great grandfather who married Martha Smith.

Akenside Archbold - Greenside
At 1881 census stated that Akenside Archbold was aged 48yrs old therefore born +/-1832 in Greenside, Durham. I am seeking any other information about him and the surname of his wife Elizabeth dob +/-1837 Darwin,Lancashire.

Gibbons family in Greenside - Greenside
I am looking for my relatives who lived in Greenside. My grandad was James Gibbons, married to Norah, with two sons, Douglas and James Philip (known as Philip). He lived on Meldon Terrace, Greenside most, if not all his life. I believe he was born around 1907. Any info on his family would be much appreciated.