jackson pattison - Barnard Castle
lookin for info on george pattison he traveled the country with the railroads he would of been born around 1890's he married ester ann maiden name unknown she was from wales they settled in barnard castle and had 4 children hetty 1917 thomas, harvey ,george (who died during the 2nd ww when his plane was shot down)parkin jackson had 4children walter william 1906 harold, parkin,elizabeth(betty) if any1 can help further my search i'd be very grateful walter wiliam jackson married hetty pattison

Searching for my dad - Barnard Castle
I am searching for a man called George, i do not know his surname. He lived on a farm in Barnard Caslte with his parents and brother named Josh. He will be about 50 years old by now and used to know my mother Liz O'Donnell. Does anybody have any information that might help me trace him? Thankyou!

Hopper Allan, Beamish. - Beamish
Looking for any information on Hopper. He was born 1879 at Heddon on the Wall, Northumberland. His parents were Robert and Dorothy Allan. Hopper married my grandmother, Frances Bendelow in 1921. They had two sons, Robert born 1922 and Alfred 1924. Frances died at the age of 36 in 1926.

George Cockburn - Beamish Mill - Beamish
Married in the parish of Chester le street Mary Harris 1823. Cockburn was a Miller of Beamish Mill - looking for information regarding George - cant find information on his birth place etc please help if you can

Ruddick Bendelow - Beamish
looking for decendants of William Ruddick born approx. 1881. His father was John Ruddick. William married Mary Ann Bendelow at Beamish Parish Church in 1908. Any information please.

John Coe - Beamish
My gt grandfather John Coe was born in Beamish(according to 1901 censu) c1844. He married(?) my gt grandmother Hannah Harrison but I have been unable to find any record of their marriage. They had 2 daughters, Sarah, born Hebburn 1883 and Lillie, born Heworth 1886. There was also possibly a 3rd daughter, Minnie. I have discovered a John Coe of similar age who birthplace is given as Hilltop in 1881 and 1871 Beamish, but I cannot be sure that this is the same person. This John married Elizabeth Hedworth in 1866 and was widowed by 1881. In both cases the occupation was given as Joiner. I would be grateful for any information which would help. Maureen

Thomas Forster, 1861 Beamish - Beamish
Looking for any information about my greatgrandfather, Thomas Forster born 1861, married to Mary, sons John Robert, Alfred and Thomas. Any information would be grateful for.

WYNNE - HOPE - Bearpark
Looking for any connection to Thomas Wynne who died at Argoed in 1811, he married in 1797 to Sarah Hughes at Northop. One of their sons Robert Wynne married Elizabeth Edwards in 1823. Their son John Wynne born 1834 at Mold moved to Esh Durham and married Elizabeth Hope. Their son Thomas Wynn moved to Australia. Any connection most appreciated.

Gill Family - Hamsterley, Co Durham - Bedburn
See info listed under the village of Hamsterley, Co Durham. This family also lived in Bedburn.

CLARK - Bedburn
William Clark married to Annie nee Mole, they had a son John George Clark born 1876 in Bedburn (Fir Tree)he married Charlotte Balmer.

Heslops born in Bedburn - Bedburn
I have a Martha(b.1886) and Rebecca Heslop (b1890) in Bedburn. Does anyone have any information on this family living in the village??

BELMONT GRANGE, nr Durham - Belmont
My grt grt grandfather was the Farm Bailiff at Woodwell House near what was Belmont Junction Railway station. The estate was owned by the Marquis of Londonderry. WILLIAM SUTTON was his name (1793 - 1860). He was married to BARBARA TWEEDY (1797 - 1862) and my grt granfather was their 9th child, CHARLES (1841 - 19xx). Does anyone have any ancient or modern history on Woodwell House, nearby Low Grange Farm, the railway station, or about this family?

Carlill Family - Benfieldside
My Auntie was born in Benfieldside and I think my father may have been too. They emigrated in 1912. His name was George & her name was Robertina.

Taplin Buffel - Bensham

Dine, Mary Ann - Bill Quay
My ancestor, Mary Ann Dine (later Patterson) was born at Wood Terrace, Bill Quay on 31st December 1897. By the time of her marriage in 1914, she had moved to Witton Gilbert. Her parents names were Richard Harris Dine and (another) Mary Ann Dine (nee Walker). I would be interested to hear from any relatives.

Combe - Elizabeth - Billingham
born in 1861 - parents Thomas and Ann Combe, married Jack worn in 1880, lived in North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, known as the local midwife.

Brack Family - Billingham
Thomas Brack, Farmer, Billingham - had daughter Mary Brack who married George Craggs in 1841. Mary born around 1820.

Brack - Billingham
Thomas Brack married for 2nd time to Eliza Groom in Hartlepool.Their daughter Sarah Eliza is my great grandmother. Thomas was born in Billingham I think. Father Thomas a farmer Mother Mary Robson

Martha Carr - Billingham
What would be the name of the Billingham parish church in 1800/1900.

Ellerington. Worthy - Billingham
looking for any info on the Ellerington and Worthy families of Billingham

Hobkirk, Carlisle - Billingham
Looking for any information regarding the Hobkirk family. George Hobkirk born abt 1750 and Hannah Carlisle born abt 1751 married in 1773 at Billingham, all their children were baptised in Witton Le Wear (Greenhead) between 1779 and 1793. Any Hobkirk info would be of interest.

Gregg - Birtley
looking for info on john, william,Edward and jenny Gregg.Edward played cornet in brass band.moved to jarrow early twenties.Jenny emigrated to America.

Re Works Literary Institute - Birtley
From Cassells Gazetteer c1896 Birtley Durham : 1891 Population : 4,612 par - Has large works of Birtley Iron Co who have established a Literary Institute with a good library for the use of their men.

Oliver William - Birtley
looking for references to any of the following. William Oliver born 1891, died 1916 in first world war married to Margaret Oliver (? nee Grayson)lived at Harris Bank, Birtley, son of Henry and Mary Ann Oliver

Alderman Goodyear - Birtley
My Gt Gt Uncle was Alderman Frank Goodyear of Durham, b 1873 in birtley, he was Mayor of Durham twice in 1916 and 1926. I am trying to find more information on his sister Emma who was my Gt Gt Grandmother she married George Frederick Tucker in York in 1882 and after he died she married Henry George Harris in 1893 and moved to Birtley. She had 2 sons from her first marriage William George Tucker and Frederick Charles Tucker. She also had a daughter Ellen Harris. if anyone has any more info I would be grateful if you would contact me.

belgium huts - Birtley
Does any one have any imformation about these,iam intrested as my father was born there

sarah a robinson - Birtley
I am trying to find any information on sarah ann(e) robinson who lived in station lane, birtley during the 1950's. Anybody with any info please get in touch. Sarah was married and had several children, if any of you are out there please get in touch.

Searching for father R T hew - Birtley
My birthname was John Roger Ridley born 4 september 1953 at Wingrove General Hospital Newcastle upon tyne although my birth was not registered until last quarter of 1953 my mothers name was Lily or Lillian/ Lilian beleived born 1918/1919 Peterlee known to have moved to Wheatley Hill shortly after my birth father R Thew dob unknown lived at 7 Leighton Terrace Birtley at my time of birth . . I was adopted and spent my childhood in bearpark county durham name was changed to Derek Egglestone on 17may 1954 my adopted parents were William known as Billy and Lucy i also had an older brother barry who is now deceased If anyone is willing to help me with my long desperate search for info on either family please contact asap thank you

Wlilson family - Birtley
Lived at 8 The Avenue.Parents where Adam and Margeret (Peggy) looking for lost contacts the Wlilson family

Patrick Lennon - Birtley
Any info on the above who was steward of the Buffs club in Birtley around 1913, also, my mother Isabella Lennon daughter of the above.

Bowman / Humble - Birtley
Looking for any info re John Bowman born C1800, a blacksmith in Birtley 1830/1840's and his descendants. His son, Thomas Bowman born 1835 was my Gt.Gt.Gt. Grandfather. Also Thomas' wife's family. She was Margaret Humble born in Birtley 1835, daughter of Joseph Humble and Jane Thornton. Joseph was a mason. In her later years Jane Humble(nee Thornton) ran the Blue Bell at Birtley.

Sarah ann Robinson - Birtley
I am still looking for information on Sarah Robinson formerly of Station Road in Birtley in the 1950's or any of her offspring, Sarah sang in clubs and I am desperate to hear from her family.

Coach and Horses Inkeeper, George Gibson - Birtley
I'm seeking information about a family called Gibson.George was a shoemaker bapt 1795. He was my 3xGreatGrandfather and he lived in various parts of the country but spent most of his time around Birtley and was Innkeeper of the Coach and Horses with his 2nd wife Elizabeth from around 1850 until his death prior to the 1871 census. His first wife, Jane was born at Harraton. His eldest daughter Sarah married my 2xGreatGrandfather Cuthbert Hall from Lamesley

William Crawford - Birtley
I am looking for information on William Crawford b.1874. I believe he moved to Birtley from Ireland, but I have no idea which part of Ireland he came from and therefore cannot research him any further.

Sarah ann Robinson - Birtley
I am still looking for any information on Sarah or her family formerly of Station Road in Birtley in the 1950's. Sarah was married and had several children, she was a singer, please if anyone has any idea about this family please reply

The Huts - Birtley
I'm researching my family who grew up in Elisabethville,Birtley later known as The Huts. Any information about this place during the 1920's and '30's would be very welcome.

The Wrights of Birtley - Birtley
Hi I am seeking information on Clarence and Laurence/Lawrence Wright, sons of James Arthur Wright b. 1882. Also Herbert G. Wright who may have lived in Barley Mow.

wilson - Birtley
Looking for any members of the Wilson family of chester-le-street.James&Nellie parents.

Lewcock/Park - Birtley
I am looking for any information on a Janet Lewcock. Born in Birtley 1878. She married William Crawford in 1898. She would have been known briefly as Janet Crawford. Then in 1909 she married a Peter Park.

Sowerby-bishop Auckland - Bishop Auckland
any descendents of John and Eliza Maria Sowerby,miners in the late 1800s.

Marriage Records - Bishop Auckland
The marriage of William Oliver (1824-1883) and Ann Whitfield (b abt. 1826-no death date) on January 19, 1846 in Witton-le-Wear is recorded in Bishop Auckland. The records were found by William's son, Anthony Whitfield Oliver, Sr., and were used to prove the marriage of his parents.

Re Church Institute Library - Bishop Auckland
From Cassells Gazetteer c1896 Bishop Auckland : 1891 Population : 11,765 - Has The Edgar Memorial Hall with lecture rooms and the Bishop Lightfoot Church Institute with library of 600 vols.Bp Lightfoot was buried on 27/12/1889.

looking for longstaffs - Bishop Auckland
Joseph Longstaff born 1847 St Andrews Bishop Auckland, father John Longstaff and mother Dorothy Longstaff married 1841 Bishop Auckland any information received with thanks. Joseph moved to Liversedge then Dewsbury West Yorkshire and married Jane ? they had 8 children one of which Walden Longstaff(born 1879) is my great grand father.

GARREY, John - Bishop Auckland
Looking for any information on John Garrey/Garry whose daughter Mary was my 3 x great grandmother. She married 1799 in Sunderland, but her 2nd daughters baptism in Newcastle showed her as daughter of John Garrey, neighbourhood of Bishop Auckland. Name is sometimes shown as GAIR.

Merryweather Family - Bishop Auckland
Can anyone assist with history of the Merryweather family living in Bishop Auckland in 1900?

Wrights - Bishop Auckland
Any Wrights linked to my entry for Byers Green - Auckland St.Andrew area?

Green/May Family Tree - Bishop Auckland
Looking for information on my Great Grandparents in Bishop Auckland/Etherley Dene areas. William Green lived in Etherley Dene (on 1901 census) and John May at The Lather Brush Inn in Bishop Auckland. Agnes May (John's wife) was publican at the Inn on the 1901 census. My Grandparents names were Thomas Alton Green and Isabella May. Any information on the families or local history of the period would be much appreciated.

Looking for Crosson - Bishop Auckland
Looking for info on the Crosson family of The Batts Bishop Auckland.Traced them back to the 1800's but lost branches of the family. Uncommon name, get in touch.

Coulson of Co Durham/Bp Auckland - Bishop Auckland
Looking for any info on the Coulsons of Bishop Auckland/Willington/Spennymoor/Durham....grandfather was Richard Allison Coulson he had 13 siblings,Robert a brother, was killed in WW1. Any info on branches of the family would be appreciated.

hutchinson/dixon / y.shire durham - Bishop Auckland
looking for any info on my grandparents they were john hutchinson and mary helen hutchinson nee dixon they lived in bishop auckland in 19/10 were my dad was born william roland hutchinson by 19/12 they were in edwinstowe y.shire i belive they came from y.shire