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Durham
UK - Genealogy, Surnames,
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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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reader/smith - Hartlepool
I am trying to find information about my grandmother and grandfather. My nan was Emma Reader before she married Joseph Smith. If anyone can help please get in touch.
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Brack - Hartlepool
Any info on Thomas Brack & Eliza Groom lived in Hartlepool c1869. Daughter Sarah Eliza, Sons Robert Robson Brack, Owen. Thomas had other family from 1st marriage.
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PIKE Family - Hartlepool
I am looking for any information on the family of Joseph and Sarah PIKE who lived in West Hartlepool Sarah, son Joseph Francis and daughter Nellie Pike lived there until 1923. Then moved from area. There was another daughter Jennie Elizabeth and another son, Charles Frederick Pike. Joseph Albert was in the RAMC Med Corp during 1914-18 war.
I am seeking any information on this family while at Hartlepol of where they may have moved to.
Joy
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Morrish
- Hartlepool
Looking for relatives of Cyril William Morrish 1888 wife Florence. Their daughter Dorothy born 1918 Married Leonard Spencer Briggs 1940 in Sheffield. I would be grateful for some information on the Morrish family from Hartlepool Thank you Pauline
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ROBERT COLMAN - Hartlepool
Hi All,
I am looking for anyone with Robert Colman in their family going back to 1640 born in Kelloe Co Durham they kept the name Robert going until 1895 by which time they had moved to Middlesbrough.They were farmers,flour millers and then builders.
Regards val
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Herring ,Birks family - Hartlepool
Robert Herring married Sarah Ann Birks in 1891 ,Hartlepool.
Children
James Henry married Martha Redshaw.
John George married May Kinnesley.
Robert married Leah Ogden nee Berry.
Henrietta .
Ethel Elizabeth married windsor Morgan.
George christopher married Mary warren.
William Birks married Emma woodward.
mary married Richard Pounder.
violet married Joseph Robinson.
Kathleen married Albert Robinson.
seeking descendants of the above. Willing to share info.
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churn - Hartlepool
im doing a family tree tracking down families aroud the world get in touch if you have information
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POUNCEY FAMILY (NORTH OF ENGLAND)
- Hartlepool
My Pouncey ancestors were near Hartlepool ("North Tees")and Bishop Auckland in the 18th century and then mostly in Yorkshire - Ripon, Leeds (Beeston) and Bradford (Idle) - in the 19th/20th centuries. This is such an unusual name that I'd be happy for anyone with Pouncey ancestors "North of Watford" to get in touch.
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Stoddart - West Hartlepool - Hartlepool
My father - William Moody Stoddart - was born in February of 1902 to Thomas and Martha (Moody) Stoddart. Am looking for any relatives that might still be living in the UK. Had communicated with several cousins as a child. Would like to resume contact and develop background for my family ancestry.
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Horsley -Herring - Hartlepool
Beleive Robert Horsley and Elizabeth Herring Horsley were parents of my Great grand father Matthew Horsley Born 1833
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Richard Short
- Hartlepool
Richard Short born Scarborough 1827 father Francis mother Hannah. Lived in Hartlepool 1861/1871 (at sea)Can't find anything before these dates. Any info. please
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Marshall Hartlepool - Hartlepool
I have an old postcard addressed to Jim Marshall of Clifton Street Hartlepool in 1903. I am interested to find anyone who can tell me more about him. Thanks
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CHURN - Hartlepool
I am researching the name of Churn. My ancestors appear to have come from Gloucestershire - the earliest record I have traced is for William Churn born in Daylesford in 1791. I think it is possible that his family originated in Shropshire. Does anyone have any information that may help?
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Henderson
- Hartlepool
Henderson Family - many children, youngest Frank born 1920. Believe father was a fish auctioneer. Any info welcomed
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Mumford - Hartlepool
Searching for parents of Maria Mumford born 1807
Liverpool died 1861 Greatham Durham. Married Robert Pedder Buddicom 1828, Four children.Witnesses at wedding Jane Mumford Edward Mumford
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WALLER OF WHITBY/HARTLEPOOL
- Hartlepool
JOHN WILLIAM WALLER born 1838 Whitby, Yorkshire, married MARY JANE BARKER born 1842 Pickering, Yorkshire, about 1863. They both died in West Hartlepool 1915/1916. I have info. on their descendants, but would like info. on their ancestors.
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Hall Graham and Brooks - Hartlepool
Hi I'm looking for information on the Hall, Graham and Brooks Family in West Hartlepool. David Hall was born in 1869 and married Harriet Ellen Brooks in 1891. Harriet was born in 1873. They had 4 children, I only Know two names Thomas Fredrick Hall (1899) and Amy Hall (1900). Thomas F Hall Married Louisa Graham in 1923 Louisa was born in 1900-1901. they had 2 children Berly Hall (1924) and Bertram Hall (1925). Bertram Hall immigrated to Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and lost contact with his sister.
Louisa Graham's Father was William Graham and that is all I know of her
PLease If you Have any information on these families I am eager to here from you.
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McNEILL, McGUIRE - Hartlepool
I'm researching family history on Archibald McNeill (son of James) who married Elizabeth McGuire in 1906. They had 3 daughters, Bessie, Irene & Doreen. Archie died in 1925, and I believe many years later Bessie & the three girls moved to Africa. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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bell family - Hartlepool
Im looking for information about a bell family who had a joinery. They had a son named George Bell who married a maid and got kicked out of the family. this was around 1920-1925. The owned a property called oak on dene.
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mitchell - Hartlepool
hi lookin 4 any info on george mitchell born 1925 in beverly yorkshire then moved 2 hartlepool his mother was violet moore and father george thomas mitchell born in 1900-1905 his brother was called lesley mitchell wud love 2 hear from u
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photos - Hartlepool
does anyone have any photos of a shop run by joseph and sophia sansom and later their son george from late 1800's to mid 1900's. the shop was at 62-66 lister street.
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Hallett - Hartlepool
Tracing family tree, need solid information on my great-grandfather Charles Edward Hallett, born 1858, possibly in Dorset,known by his nickname Pincher. Married a County Durham lass (details unknown, maiden name Connor possibly from Hutton Henry) and emigrated to Pittsburgh, USA, sometime prior to 1888 where their daughter Elizabeth was born. Had to leave USA approx 1901 in a hurry after the murder of a Swedish immigrant. Pincher died in late 1940 aged 82, last known address 46 Whitby Street, West Hartlepool, living with daughter Elizabeth and her husband Thomas Wheeler at the time. Also had sons John and Joseph who may have been born in USA as well.
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THOMAS COWAN FAMILY - Hartlepool
Looking for any descendants of my uncle TOM COWAN born 1894 in PENSHAW Houghton le Spring. Eldest son of JOHN HENRY COWAN/COWEN born 1868 in NEWCASTLE and died on tour in AUSTRALIA around 1909? and ANNIE COWAN born ALLISON in Penshaw 1870 and died in WHEATLEY HILL Co Durham around 1917.
I think uncle Tom married May ORCHARD from Wheatley Hill sometime after the First World War. In the 1920s they were living in Hartlepool or West Hartlepool and I know uncle Tom played a musical instrument probably an oboe, like my grandfather.
Thanks in advance for any information that might help.
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Holy Trinity Church - Hartlepool
Looking for a picture of the Holy Trinity Church Hartlepool. My ancestors Charlton Downs and Ann McCarthy were married there in 1856 prior to moving to Australia. I understand that it was wrecked in the 1950's
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Horsley
- Hartlepool
Seeking information about Robert Horsley, who married Elizabeth Herring Horsley in 1822. Their son George Herring Horsley was born in 1837.
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Coulson
- Hartlepool
Seeking information about John Coulson, born 1803, who married Sarah Moor, born 1804. Their marriage took place in 1828 and they had a child, Mary Ann Coulson in 1839.
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Kelly Hartlepool
- Hartlepool
I am looking for any information on my GG Grd Ftr James Kelly b Ireland 1835. He mrd Margaret Handley b 1842 pos Sligo, Ireland. They had 4 children one of which was Mary Ann Kelly b 1872 USA who mrd Arthur Wallace. (Margaret Handley's parents were Michael b 1815 Ireland, and Ann. Any information on the Kelly and Handley families would be much appreciated.
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Morris/Lewis
- Hartlepool
I am interested in information about George Morris born abt 1849 who married Mary Hannah (Anne)Lewis in Hartlepool in 1877. Mary had been born in Monmouthshire I don't know where George was born, only that his fathers name was William. George and Mary had two children Mary and Julia. Mary later married Edward Hanley born Hartlepool abt1855, in Hartlepool in 1888.
Mary Hannah died in Hartlepool 1908.
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Hartlepool - Kingston, Coates, Gibson - Hartlepool
Thomas Kingston left Hartlepool in 1927 and settled in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. He was later joined by his wife, Elizabeth Gibson, his father John Kingston and his mother Margaret Coates. They were related to Annie Moody Coates and John Coates who also settled in Kingston. Before leaving Hartlepool, both Thomas and his father John worked in the ship yards. I believe there may also be relatives by the name of Eves or Eaves in Hartlepool.
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RANDALL/ DEAN/ STAMPER / WRIGHT/ JONES/ NUGENT - Hartlepool
I am searching for any info on my Great Aunt Sarah Hannah ( nee DEAN ) RANDALL and her family. Sarah married Joseph H. Randall Jr. on Dec 24th ,1910 in Stockton-On-Tees, County Durham. Joseph was from Thornaby ,Yorkshire , the son of Joseph H. Randall Sr.& Jane Julia ( nee JONES )RANDALL, both of Joseph's parent were originally from the Staffordshire area, Tipton & West Bromwich respectfully.
Sarah was the daughter of Emma( nee STAMPER )DEAN ( of Stockton-On-Tees ) & William DEAN,( of Thirsk, Yorks). William & Emma were either divorced or estranged - according to the 1901 Census...where I found Sarah & her brother, John - ( My Grandfather) & mother living in Middlesbrough with Emma's mother-In-law - Widow Hannah ( Wright ) DEAN, while William was with a Margaret NUGENT IN STOCKTON-On-TEES & what appears to be an extended family. It is believed that Sarah & Joseph had a daughter, Emma Randall born in 1911, although I cannot find a death or marriage for her. If anyone knows anything of this family would you please contact me!I am in Newfoundland & being so far away makes it difficult to research without help!
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Swan in Hartlepool - Hartlepool
I am looking for my ggrandmother's family in Hartlepool. Her name was Jane(Jennie) Swan born in 1862. She immigrated to Carnegie Pennsylvania USA and married my ggrandfather Thomas Herron.She died in 1947 in Carnegie. Any help will be appreciated.
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Walter or John SCOTT
- Hartlepool
Walter Scott born in 1881 in Hartlepool (then West Hartlypool). John Scott-Brother also possibly a John Scott may also be their Father's name.
Walter is my great grandfather. He left England in 1900 for Canada.
Anyone with any information regarding SCOTTS from Hartlepool-please contact me. Thanks.
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TAYLOR
- Hartlepool
The TAYLORS were a family recorded as living in the village of Stranton in the 1700s
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STARK - Hartlepool
I am seeking descendants of Anthony & Margaret STARK, publican at the White House, Cold Hesledon, in 1851. Their children were John, Mary, Elizabeth, William, Jane and James. Jane STARK married Henry Alexander McGREGOR and this branch of the family emmigrated to Australia and New Zealand. In 1881 son James and wife Hannah lived at 14 Francis St, Hartlepool with children John, Margaret, and Mary. The New Zealand MCGREGOR relations Henry and Jane visited James and Hannah in 1904 /05. Is there anyone who can put me in contact with this family.
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Francis Pounder
- Hartlepool
Francis Pounder m. Sarah Sharp 19th Aug 1776 in Monkwearmouth. Sarah's father was William Sharp.
Their children were:
James born 17/3/1778 Sunderland,
George born 16/3/1779 Hartlepool,
Francis born 19/5/1780 Hartlepool,
Thomas born 11/11/1781 Hartlepool,
Edward born 8/2/1783 Hartlepool,
Sarah born 1/11/1791 Hartlepool,
I'm trying to find out about Francis Pounder and Sarah Sharp, William Sharp and their ancestors...please can you help?
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MASON-STEPHENSON - Hartlepool
Am looking for descendants of MATTHEW MASON born Boulmer 1860 who married ANN HILTON STEPHENSON 1890. They lived in West Hartlepool and all I know is that they had a son George per 1901 Census. Matthew was brother to my GG Gran JANE STANTON MASON.
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look for decendents - Hartlepool
parents george benjamin evans & sarah wilson evans (sarah killed in ww1 bombing raid) children
john evans 1883 , william george evans 1900 benjamin evans , connie evans missing names of two brothers and one sister , four of the family emigrated to Calgary Canada in 1906
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MORGAN Family - Hartlepool
Seek parents / ancestors of John William Morgan born /or of Hartlepool. Merchant Mariner died @ sea off New England coast 10 Jun 1930 lv. wife & 6 child. in Massachusetts. DOB est. 1880-1890
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Frances Horsley
- Hartlepool
I am looking for the parents/siblings of my 4x great grandmother Frances Horsley. She was born in Hartlepool c1779 and married Charlton Dobson c1798 in Sunderland. Any information would be most appreciated. Joan
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wile and sparks - Hartlepool
Can anyone help I am looking for my fathers family in Hartlepool his name was colin Wile his mothers name was Edie Sparks (wile)any help would be great
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Baptist Minister
- Hartlepool
In 1881 and 1891, Henry Dunington and his wife Hepzibah (nee Cockerton) were living in Moor Terrace, Hartlepool. Henry was a Baptist Minister. Can anyone tell us the name of the church where Henry is likely to have practised, or provide further information on this couple.
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Handley, hanley, gilhespie, Hartlepool
- Hartlepool
I am looking for information on Michael Gilhespie b around 1859 in Hartlepool lvg North Wells St with Grd parents Michael and Ann Handley or Hanley in 1861 census, can't find record of his birth or who his parents were.
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GRAY - Hartlepool
Elizabeth Ann GRAY (1876-1935) was daughter of James Walter GRAY and Elizabeth Ann LEWIS (1857-?). James was a mariner who died from an illness he developed from his maritime work. Elizabeth and James married in 1874 in West Hartlepool and had the one daughter Elizabeth Ann (1876-1935). who married William ANGUS in 1900. William and Elizabeth had issue of Margaret Deborah (1900), Donald James (1903), William (1905), Elizabeth (1906), Isobel (1908), Christine (1909) and Doris (1911). William emigrated in c1912 to South AUstralia, Australia and then enlisted with Australian Army during World War One. Elizabeth and her surviving children emigrated in 1919 after the conclusion of the World War.
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Family Search - Hartlepool
I am looking for a connection between Florence (Florrie) Stevenson born 1901 in Hartlepool and Edith Stevenson born 1897 also in Hartlepool, could be a cousin. Also any siblings of Florence
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RAINE-Margery - Hartlepool
I'm looking to trace MARGERY RAINE born abt 1899 in West Hartlepool, Grand daughter to Thomas Blenkinsop, according to the 1901 census she was living at 55 Hult Avenue W. Hartlepool with her grand father and family. I have been unable to trace her birth certificate. Please can any one help or advise?
Pat
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HALL
- Hartlepool
Edward born 1809 (at Brafferton Durham) on the 1871 census was living at 1 Raby street on the Headland having the Greengrocers shop. His wife was Ann Bell and their children were William George A, John, Robert, Grace,Mary, James W and Margaret.Thanks for any help
Jean
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Storey & Jolly search - Hartlepool
Hi,
I cannot find any records for a Willaim Storey married to a Sarah Jolly on the 23 July 1819, in Hartlepool. One of their son's was, Robert, (b)1820 in Coundon Co, Durham, Hartlepool. I am trying t obtain the birth dates for William & Sarah & possibly William's Father's Name?
Can anyone perhaps help?
Thanks
Avon
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