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John WALL
- Frosterley
John WALL (1751-1809) and Elizabeth EVANS (1756-1827) were married in 1778 at Stanhope. Known children are Robert WALL (d 1825) and Mary WALL b 1782 in Frosterly. Mary married John OGILVIE 1809 in Stanhope. Looking for information on any other children of John WALL and Elizabeth EVANS. John WALL was an innkeeper in Frosterly.
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Robson
- Frosterley
Trying to trace birth info on my ancestor William Robson, born about 1845 in Frosterley. Father ? called John Robson.
Any info appreciated
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my family
- Frosterley
has any body got any information about my great grand parents
they were george maddison his wife margret nee alderson
address 100 buckledale forstirley they had 6 children around 1870
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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.
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Davison
- Fulwell
John Davison born circa 1830 - see profile - descendants of ancestors or siblings can you help solve some puzzles, I am willing to share research I have.
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Re Literary Institute
- Gainford
From Cassell's Gazetteer c1896
Gainford Durham : 1891 Population : 7,141 - The Literary Institute
has a library and reading room.
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Jane Pearson
- Gainford
Looking for info on Jane Pearson, died after 1861
in Gainford. Had Son Thomas Pearson and grandson Thomas William Pearson.
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John (1843) & Elizabeth Pearson
- Gainford
I am researching my tree and I am suffering from too many John & Elizabeth Pearsons. There were at least two John Pearsons at that time, one married Elizabeth Whitfield, the other Elizabeth Sedgewick. I believe that one of these Lizzies was hung in Durham Jail for murder. I would like to confirm which one it was. Can you help.
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George Metcalfe
- Gainford
I am researching my family tree and have not been able to find much information on George Metcalfe born circa 1733. He states in his marriage certificate in 1768 at coniscliffe that he is a man of gainford. Any info would be appreciated on him or any possible links to the family at that time.
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Hodgson
- Gainford
Hi, I am looking for Richard Hodgson, the 1861 Census says he was born in Gainsford, Durham abt 1787. He was a merchant in London, married Margaret Louisa? and had 5 children, Mary 1823, William 1824, Ann and Elizabeth 1826 and John 1833. Mary married John Nokes Furze a brewer, London, William was an accountant in Lewisham, Kent. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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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).
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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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Taplin Buffel
- Gateshead
Looking for info on Taplin & Buffel families. Originally from Middlesex & Cumbria respectively
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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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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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Jefferson family Gateshead
- Gateshead
I am seeking information about Christopher Alexander Jefferson, born 1847, married Mary Ann Mitchinson 1869; and his father William Jefferson.
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Mitchinson family Gateshead
- Gateshead
I am seeking details about Mary Ann Mitchinson, born 1848, married Christopher Jefferson 1869; and her father Robert Mitchinson, who married in 1845.
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Saltwell View Working Boys Hostel
- Gateshead
Seeking anyone who live dor worked in Saltwell View working boys hostel in 30's and 40's. Athol Dibden, Albert Garrity, Hulskramer, Hepplewhite, Henderson, Nicholson.
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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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