TAIT, John Slater 1923-1998 - Gateshead
I am seeking any information on my Grandfathers family from the Gateshead Tyne and Wear area, if you have any information please contact me. He married Dorothy Ellen Hallmark, they had two children, Jennifer 1948 and John.He as in the British Army WWII, and retired to Aldershot, later Blacon Chester. Thank you for any information you may have. He had three sisters, older, one of whom I believe moved to the Chicago area.

IRISH CONNECTIONS - Gateshead
Daniel McNally born Tyrone c.1845 married Jane Farrell poss Carvon c1845 They came to England. Gateshead on Tyne but not sure if they were married before leaving Ireland 3 daughters ELIZA 1872 KATE(catherine)1880 ELLEN/NELLIE c1890 and DANIEL 1878 died 1894 The family stayed in Gatehead till death of each. Could anyone relate to the Parents in this family.

Foster Turner families - Gateshead
John foster born abt 1852 in corbridge northumberland married mary turner born abt 1852 hexham northumberland they were living at 83 leopold street gateshead in 1875 the year my grand-father was born john william foster 31-12-1875.Also looking for john william foster's first marriage i think her name was mary isabella heron nothing else known about her.If anybody can give me anymore info on these people it would be really appreciated. lou

Cook - Gateshead
Looking for James Cook b. 1876 Twedmouth nrth was in Gateshead on 1901c asa grocers asst,

Grahams Old Fold Road - Gateshead
I am looking for relatives of Arthur Graham born 1900 at 6 Old Fold Rd. His father was Arthur and his mother was Alice (nee Mundy) He also had a brother Wilfrid, and sisters Jean, Kathleen, and Meg. Any information would be helpful.

Joseph Porter - Cabinet Maker - Gateshead
I am trying to find details about ancestors / descendants of Joseph Porter, b 1806, d 1843. In the 1841 census he is shown married to Catharine and is a cabinet maker living at St John's Lane, Gateshead. They had 7 children, Hannah, Jane, Joseph, Fanny Ann, Catharine, Elizabeth and Isabella. After his death his wife married Isaac Penrith and had 2 more children Henry & John. I am interested in finding out where he was born, how he died at such a young age and who his parents were.

George Reed Hedley - Gateshead
Searching for information on g.g. grandfather George Reed Hedley, son of John Hedley, born c1821 in Gateshead. In 1844 he married Mary Hobson at Monkwearmouth, Durham. Known children of the marriage are Elizabeth Ann, John H, George, Mary, Sarah Jane and James. In 1851 they were living in Monkwearmouth, then relocated to Hartlepool. I have the history of Elizabeth Ann, but nothing of the rest of the family. Any assistance greatly appreciated.

Donnelly/talbot/Ellison/peareth - Gateshead
I am looking for any one who has information on the Donnellys from Gateshead and Dunston Edward Donnnely born Co durham 1855 married Margaret Talbot 1875 thay but lived redgheugh bridge st in 1891. the Peareths lived in Dunston and i have two spellings for the name Evelyn Pereth is a witness entered for my Aunt Catherines ( kati e)marriage to Robert johnson in Dunston 1935 st philip neri church. anything you have i would be gratefull for . the earlier Donnellys were from Ireland? but i do not know where from.

fairgrrieve - Gateshead
looking for info on the Fairgrieves of Gateshead the spelling of Fairgrieve might be different it has be written a lot of different ways in the census

George Aston Morris - Gateshead
Does anyone have any info on George Aston Morris born c1811 Ludlow, Shropshire. I am trying to find out if he had been a welsh minister in his early years. He lived at Wooler with wife Jane then moved to Gateshead where he lived with 2nd wife Ellen. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Margaret walton Gateshead - Gateshead
any info on a margaret walton from gateshead she had a daughter named florence b 1912 gateshead Florence was adopted to thomas and sara robertson from sth shields when florence was 3 weeks old. Florence married william harris warkcup from sth shields they had 4 boys william harris= thomas= david born sth shields but norman was born at slough 1942. Any info on margaret walton would be great she was a domestic servant

Dilmore - Gateshead
John Dilmore born 1896 Gateshead married 1) Barbara Kelly 2) Eileen Lilian Whitlock. Later lived in Cardiff. Children included, John, Michael, Catherine, Florence from 1st marriage - Eileen, Paul, Stella from second marriage Catherine emigrated to USA 1946 possibly married G Edgar

SHERRICK FAMILY - Gateshead
Would there be anyone decended from this family still living in the area. They were living at Heworth and Felling Shore. As far as I can go back Gavin and Margaret Sherrick had a son called Alexander who went on to marry Sarah Heron. Any info would be appreciated.Gavin Sherrick was born in Ireland in 1827.

Thomas Sparke Dixon - Gateshead
I know that my grandfather Thomas Sparke Dixon (born 1878) moved to Faraday Grove, Gateshead (from Kitty Green in Allendale)when he married Henrietta Bell in 1904 and he was still there in 1911. But after that census his whereabouts are unknown, although he did not die until sometime in the 1930s.If anyone knows anything at all of him, I would be most grateful to hear. He worked in the Iron foundry in Gatehead, having been a leadminer in Allendale. I have extensive information about other Dixon family relatives but Thomas Sparke Dixon remains elusive after 1911.

needed info please - Gateshead
anyone else looking for Margaret Jane Turnbull and George Wilson living at 4 Burdon st Gateshead in 1902when my dad David was born .I know nothing else about him or his parents so any info would be really good also anything about the area. George was a labourer in iron works. There were 3 sisters Margaret,Ann, and unusual name for a girl Douglass.

Mollie Watson - Gateshead
I am looking for the family of the late Mollie Watson. She had a daughter, my age, Lynda. I'm 65 years old and the grand-daughter of Alexandra Kirk Scott Reed, born in Newcastle Sep. 05, 1892. She came to the US and kept in contact with Elizabeth Lawson, her niece. Alexandra was one of five children who survived: Charles, Wallace, Isabella and May. I rec'd a letter from Kevin Lawson ten years ago from Reporoa, New Zealand who had family tree history available but we never connected. Please help. Barbara

Rose GIBLING mcmullin - Gateshead
LOOKING FOR ROSE GIBLING 1838 NORTH SHIELDS NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE UK FATHER EDWARD MCMULLIN HUSBAND JAMES GIBLING THEIR ELDEST DAUGHTER MARGARET (my greatgrandmother ) WE ARE TRYING TO FIND HER PARENTS WHERE THEY CAME FROM BUT JUST GOT EDWARD MCMULIN surname my have varients

Grandparents - Gateshead
I'm searching for my Gparents Ellen Monkhouse who could married either a John or George Parker.They had Josephine brn 1916 and my mother Georgina brn 1920.They resided at Gateshead in 1920. I hope someone can help me as I'm cannot find any info on them.

worobiew - Gateshead
anyone knowing the whereabouts of Mrs Cathy Worobiew or her son who is aged about 52 please help me locate them. She knew and worked I think with my grandfather. Ian trying to do my family tree I feel she or her family may be able to help me Maureen

Poynton/Turnbull-lowes - Gateshead
I am looking for any information on Henry Poynton (birth date unknown)and Margaret Turnull Lowes (possibly also known as Turnbull Wilson). They had a son also called Henry Poynton who has born in 1927. Thank you.

John Connolly - Gateshead
Trying to find information on John H Connolly who lived in Woodbine Street in 1911 and was aged 23. He lived with his father also John Connolly and his mother Elenor Connolly. There was also a sister, Jane. Any info would be appreciated.

Parker Monkhouse Gateshead - Gateshead
Seeking information on John Joseph Parker had daughter Josephine born 1916 Gateshead.Josephine could have had 2 daughters named Margaret Ann and Charlotte.

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

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

WONDERS FAMILY - Great Lumley
MARY ANN WONDERS MARRIED INTO THE FINLAY FAMILY IN 1850 WOULD LIKE TO DRAW HER FAMILY BRANCH INTO MY TREE AS A CONNECTION HER FATHER WAS GEORGE WONDERS WHO MARRIED MARGARET ? HIS FATHER WAS HENRY WONDERS HE MARRIED ANN BLACKETT AND HENRYS FATHER WAS JAMES WONDERS WHO MARRIED ANN WINTER. CAN ANY ONE HELP AS I KNOW THERE ARE STILL WONDERS LIVING IN AND AROUND DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE

Grace BRANSON - Great Lumley
I am looking for relatives of Grace Branson who, at the 1881 census lived with her widdowed father, Lancelot Branson at 2, Loves Row, Great Lumley. She may also have been the step-daughter of Thomas and Wilhelmina Oliver of Witton Gilbert. The Name BRANSON has been used as a middle name in my family and I am eager to trace its origins.

Tate family - Great Lumley
John Tate & Ann Fish lived in Lumley; both born in Northumberland. Daughter Margaret in my ancestor. I am looking for brothers to Margaret (she was nicknamed Teddy by her brothers) John 1856 Joseph 1859 Robert 1861 George 1860 Thos Wm. 1874 Any information is welcome; Anne, Australia

Ferguson/Robson - Great Lumley
William Ferguson married Mary Robson in 1846. Wm father was Joseph Ferguson from Rothbury in Northumberland; Marys parents were Henry Robson & Margaret (Mason?) both local to the area. Joseph married Barbara (Barbary) Hall; Is anyone researching this line; willing to exchange information. Anne, Australia

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.

Wilsons of Greatham - Greatham
My 4X Gt Grandparents moved from Stranton to Greatham around 1800. My 4X Gt Grandfather, Robert Wilson, died at the age of 46 in 1803. He was buried in Greatham churchyard (close to the present day war memorial.) His wife and family continued to live in Greatham until 1889 when my last known relative there, Margaret Wilson of De Montfort Cottage, died a spinster at the age of 66. I have details of some family wills, census returns, burial records and land & property holdings for the period 1803 - 1889. I am looking for any further information of the Wilson family, Margaret, Mary, Jane & Francis (my 3X Gt Grandfather) or any pictures of Greatham which date from this period. Charles

WILLIAMSON - Greatham
Hi, Has anyone a link to or information about John Williamson who was born in Greatham and married Priscilla Barker in 1750 in Greatham, all I know is that they had a son named Francis who married a Dorothy Smith born 1759 in Greatham Regards Val

BENJAMIN & EDWARD ROBINSON - Greencroft
BENJAMIN ROBINSON, born 1875 in Greencroft, he was a postman in the area. His parents were BENJAMIN ROBINSON and SARAH CLARKSON. He married MARY(POLLY) FEATHERSTONHAUGH and they had a son, EDWARD ROBINSON. Looking for any info on the Robinson's.

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.