George & Anthony Todd Amos - Barnard Castle
Looking for information on the Amos family who lived and farmed at Low Park Wall Farm Marwood

Wharton - Barnard Castle
Jonathon Wharton born 1828 Barnard Castle married Sarah who came from Ely Cambridgeshire. Eventually moved to Yorkshire to Middlesbrough Any information would be welcome

Raine Longstaff - Barnard Castle
Seeking info Thomas Raine b.1803 who married ? Longstaff and had a son before 1831. Thomas was tried at York 17 March 1832 for sheep stealing. Sentenced to death, reprieved, sent to Australia arrived 1833. Records indicate his wife was living with her father Thomas Longstaff at Gallgate in August 1832. Is anyone decended from these people? Can anyone suggest how I could find out the first name of Thomas Raine's wife and also the name of their son. Thomas Raine remarried in Australia so I don't know whether his first wife died or divorced him. Any help greatly appreciated.

John Slee, b1813, Barnard Castle - Barnard Castle
Researching John Slee, born 1813 in Barnard Castle, the son of Elizabeth Slee, 'singlewoman' and brother to James, Mary Ann and Sarah. John married Elizabeth Simpson in 1839 and they had five children; Hannah born 1840 Barnard Castle, Mary Jane born 1842 Barnard Castle, George born 1845 Barnard Castle, Elizabeth born 1848 Barnard Castle and John William born 1850 in Startforth.

ALDERSON, SHARPE - Barnard Castle
I'm looking for any information on Anthony Alderson who was bory in the Barnard Castle area in abt. 1824. I think his father was Thomas Alderson and he married Maria Sharpe in 1844 in Durham.

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!

Barnard Castle - Barnard Castle
Please would anybody be kind enought to do a 'Look up' in the registers of BARNARD CASTLE for the OCCUPATION of a ROGER GREEN who had a son EDWARD GREEN bap there in 1744, also a daughter in 1735, many thanks,

Robert Waite - Barnard Castle
searching for parients of Robert born 1771 Barnard Castle married Elizabeth Wade 1775 of Brignall,son Joseph born 1799 in Bowes.

Barnes of Barnard Castle - Barnard Castle
I am looking for the origins of Robert Barnes and Mary Noble, married in BC in 1775, and their son John Barnes (1794) who, I think, moved to London and married Martha (surname not known). Any help appreciated. thank you.

robinson - Barnard Castle
looking for family of william robinson b1761 wed dorathy heslop in 1785 father may be thomas possible brother ambrose

Coulthard - Barnard Castle
looking for details of my grandfather ralph henry coulthard. grocer on the corner of galgate and montalbo rd barnard castle.early 1900s. any info or photos gratefully received

Searching From Newfoundland - Barnard Castle
Anyone with any info on the DEAN Families of Barnard Castle ??.... Most were Stonemasons.

PAPER MILL ? - Barnard Castle
Does anyone know if there was a PAPERMILL in BARNARD CASTLE area in the 1700s' ? thank you margaret

James Whitfield Hall/Elizabeth Miller - Barnard Castle
I'm looking for information re: James Whitfield Hall born 1856 in Barnard Castle. In 1877 he married Elizabeth Miller born 1853 in Frosterly. Marriage cert shows respective parents as: David Hall and Christopher Miller. The offspring of James and Elizabeth:- John David(1877), Christopher(1879), Arthur(1883), Mary J(1887, Herbert(1889), John(1890), and Florence(1892) who married Robert Speed(1898)in Birtley in 1922. Any information about these families will be appreciated.

APPLEBY, WRIGHT, BAIN, McPHERSON - Barnard Castle
I am a descendant of Thomas APPLEBY b. c. 1816 Barnard Castle, Durham, England, to William APPLEBY and Margaret WRIGHT. Thomas was a Clerk and a Soldier serving in Antrim, Ireland. On 28 July 1835 at Carrickfergus; Antrim; Ireland; Thomas Appleby was convicted with Henry Mason of stealing on the 19th June 1835 watches, silk handkerchiefs, coats, silver spoons etc, the property of Ensign Lacy and Lieutenant Ferns. Both pleaded guilty and were sentenced to 7 years transportation. On 9 January 1836 at Cork; Ireland; Thomas Appleby was transported and sailed on board the vessel Surrey with 227 prisoners and 32 emigrant boys. The Surrey arrived Sydney, NSW, Australia on 17 May 1836. Thomas married Elizabeth BAIN, b.1823, Greenock, Scotland (daughter of James BAIN and Elizabeth McPHERSON), at Lanyon Station,NSW (now ACT), on 8 September 1841. They had a family of eleven possibly twelve children. Hoping someone may be able to help me discover information on William APPLEBY'S English family. Valma, NSW, Australia

Mackie - Barnard Castle
My great great grandfather, William (Henry) Mackie, according to several census entries, was born in Barnard Castle, Durham in abt 1851. He married Alice Milner in abt 1879 and then lived in and around Wakefield, West Yorkshire until his death. I am unable to trace his birth or marriage and would welcome any help or advice on offer from anyone who knows about genealogy research - I am a total novice! Many thanks.

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.

Riverside Cottages - Bill Quay
Has anyone photo's or information on 2 Cottages on the riverside. They were possibly called White Cottage and Rose Cottage. They were owned by Robert Harrison Ship repairer in 1914.

Murphy - Bill Quay
Looking for info on William Murphy born 1863, Ellen Jane Murphy born 1868, John Thomas Murphy born 1865, Margaret Murphy born 1870 all Bill Quay. Parents were Thomas Murphy born 1830 Ireland and Elizabeth ? born 1841 Felling Shore.

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.

John Hill, married to Anna Maria Francesca Geens - Billingham
I'm looking for descendants of Mr. John Hill. He was married to Mrs. Anna Maria Francesca Geens, who was born in Duffel (Belgium) on 18 January 1923. She died on 14 February 1976 in Billingham. Mrs. Geens was my 5th cousin 3 times removed. According to my records, they had two children: Anne Marie (or Ann Mary) Hill (married to Eric Scott) and John Hill (married to Shirley Smith). On the internet, I found a John Hill, who is a member of the Billingham Rugby Team. Is he perhaps a grandson or great-grandson of John and Anna?

Robert A.Heslop - Billy Row
Any info. opn Robert Ambrose Heslop born c1825 in Crook or Billy Row??

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

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.