Johnson letter. - New Herrington
Looking for a Johnson family that lived at 47 Fenton (Terrace or Lane), New Herrington, Fence Houses, Durham. All I know about them is that the mother signed her name G. Johnson when she wrote to my grandmother about my grandfather. Her son and my grandfather recuperated at the same hospital and he stayed with the Johnson family. Their son and my grandfather even travelled to London together near the end of 1918. I have a letter that that this branch of the Johnson family might like a copy of this letter dated 2. 12. 18.

Snarey/Teasdale - New Hunwick
John Snarey married Margaret Teasdale on November 14, 1853 in the District of Auckland, Durham County. John's residence was listed as Quarryburn, Hunwick and Helmington Father:William and Margaret's residence is listed as New Hunwick Father: John Teasdale. Children that i know of so far: Elizabeth abt. 1853, George James abt. 1859 and Joseph abt. 1863. Looking for further children.

Maddison Hunwick - New Hunwick
Looking for Joesph Maddison born Hunwick 1871/72 living in Chester-le-Street 1901 and then working as a collier fireman. Married in 1864 Annie 3 children Michael (1895) Annie J (1897 and Andrew (1899) possibly remarried somewhere between 1901 & 1911 and moved to Pelton

christer - New Kyo
I'm trying to trace relatives of Thomas Christer born about 1898. He married my great aunt Hilda May Walls (born 1898 died 1974) in 1922 and I believe they lived at Dudley terrace in New Kyo. Any more information would be great. Thankyou

New Silksworth - New Silksworth
This is a dormitory town for Sunderland. It is 3 miles SW of the city.

forths .in. silksworth - New Silksworth
joe forth albert forth .jeorge.benny. sid .dick. hilda .lena. and more all forth family in silksworth and ryhope area fore more than 100 years gan canny ron .

William Scott - New Silksworth
1902 - 1991 Personal details list William as born 7 Dec 1902 in New Silksworth (he was in fact born in Tunstall), 5' 10" tall with Grey eyes and Tattoos on both arms. His home address on an old passport is listed as 14 Mary Street, New Silksworth, nr. Sunderland.

Scott - New Silksworth
Scott Family in New Silksworth in 1881 1881 Census, RG11/4999 P.5/6, 3 Apr 1881. 18 Tempest Street, New Tunstall, Sunderland William Scott Head 52 Masons Labourer Ireland Elizabeth do Wife 41 Durham, Houghton John do Son 18 General Labourer do do Thomas do Son 15 do do do do Sarah Jane do Dau 13 Scholar do do Ellen do Dau 11 do do do Catherine do Dau 8 do do do Isabella do Dau 2 do New Tunstall Annie Murphy Dau 26 do Houghton-le-Spring Susannah do G Dau 1 Newcastle By Benhill.

Mary Ann Johnson B. 1824 - Newbottle
My GGgrandmother Mary Ann JOHNSON daughter of George JOHNSON, a miner was born in 1824 . She married William Maxwell DIXON in Earsdon St. Alban's in 1847 Any info. on the JOHNSONs appreciated. Found children James b. 1849 m. Ann Jane SKIPSEY in Tynemouth, Mary Jane b. 1850, Alexander b. 1851 , my Ggrandfather William b. 1853 Blyth, Margaret b. 1858 and Ann b. 1860 Need details on these DIXONs.

Ward - Newbottle
Looking for family of Jane Ward born 1839 in Newbottle. Father Robert Ward. Married William Brewis of Ponteland, Northumberland.

Graham - Newbottle
Re: Edward Graham (b. 1856?) - wife Mary Ann Bythewey/Bytheway (b 1871/1872) and family living in Newbottle, Co. Durham on 1901 census. Edward (45) born South Hetton, Co. Durham. Mary Ann(29)born Staffordshire. Any information would be gratefully appreciated. Many thanks.

Absolom and Lowther - Newbottle
trying to link these two families possibly a Christopher Lowther and a Susanna Absalom

Lowther and Absalom - Newbottle
Looking for information about parents and siblings of Susanna Lowther (Lowthart on IGI) b c1815 Newbottle, Co Durham d 1892 Cramlington, Northumberland. Married David Absalom 2 Dec 1833 Earsdon, Northumberland - had 10 children. The Absalom family well-documented but any info on the Lowther family greatly appreciated.

Bellaby, Brown - Newbottle
Thomas Bellaby born c1796 married Jane born c1796 and they had 5 children,Ann & Thomas born c1821, Ralph & Jane born c1825 and William born c1828. Jane married William J Brown my Great-great grandfather.

WILSON FAMILY - Newbottle
Any information whatsoever on John and Elizabeth Wilson living in Newbottle around the 1840's would be appreciated, they had a daughter that I know of Jane Wilson (born around 1825) who married Alexander Sutherland, they married at Gateshead (1843c), had a son (John) at Houghton-le-sands in 1844. And another son Charles Edward born 6/12/1847, he did not migrate with family so I assume he died as a child. Then they migrated to Australia in 1848. If anyone recognises any of this information please contact Sharon in OZ

wintrip family - Newbottle
looking for any details to add to my family tree. John Thomas Wintrip (b.1877 fence houses) Married Elizabeth Green(b.1874 Newbottle) listed on 1901 as living in 20 NE cottages Washington.Also lists Annie wintrip age 3 b. Newbottle& William age 1 b.Washington.I know they went on to have another 4 children Barbara Etta, John(aka Jack) Elizabeth(aka Sis) and George. would like to trace John and Elziabeth and any other relatives

family searchfor rutter family - Newbottle
looking for the rutter family or relatives of from1780 to 1805. moved to the newbottle area about 1840s from kirklevington n.yorks.

COWAN & ALLISON FAMILY - Newbottle
looking for any relative of my grandparents Annie ALLSION born 1870 or 71 in Penshaw and John Henry COWAN born in 1868 in Newcastle (St Anthony's). Ann's father was JOSEPH ALLISON a brakesman at the colliery. My grandfather John Henry was a musician and drowned in Autralia Ann and John married in 1893 in HOUGHTON LE SPRING and had several children :- THOMAS, NORMAN, WALTER, MINNIE, ELSIE, & JOHN COWAN

James and Mary Ann Wilson - Newbottle
James and Mary Ann lived in North Street, Newbottle and Suunniside, Newbottle. Their children were Mary, Christina, Elizabeth,Isabella, Rachel, Margaret and Susan. Christina married William Sidaway. Mary Ann was born in Staffordshire. Any info on any members of the family would be appreciated

CARLTON/MILLER/BECKWITH/DOBING/WILSON/JESSOP/FORD - Newbottle
I am researching all the above names in Newbottle as they are all part of my family tree. I would be interested in hearing from anyone also researching the same names.

Rutter, Dennison - Newbottle
I'm looking for information about Rutter family. My Granfather is Mathew Rutter born 1893, one of 12.He married Margaret Dennison born 1893?. They married in 1915. Would like to know more about both families.

Newfield - Agar - Hagar Family - Newfield
Would like to contact present day descendants of Willam AGAR 1815- ? native of Loftus N Yorks who settled in Newfield about 1835.His children wereJOHN1835,ROBERT,1838 WILLIAM1845,HONOR 1847,HANNAH 1848,JONATHAN1849, JOSEPH 1851,MATHEW 1854.MOST OF THEIR CHILDREN BORN IN AND AROUND NEWFIELD AND SPREAD OVER NEARBYE TOWNS BISHOP AUCKLAND, CROOK, WILLINGTON, BILLY ROW,HEDLEY HILL ETC.NAME IN SOME CASES CHANGED TO HAGAR IN 1860S AND ON. HAVE TREE BACK TO AROUND 1510 IF ANYONE INTERESTED. KEITH.

Oseman; Pearce - Newton Aycliffe
Leonora Oseman d.1965 in Newton Aycliffe. Married to Harry Pearce of Birmingham who died c1916. Son Christopher Samuel Pearce 1902(Birmingham) - 1980 (Durham City)

Parker,Wheeler - Newton Aycliffe
Any information on John Parker(I think his proper name was Francis John Parker!) He married Emily Wheeler from South Shields and they had 4 children.

Blease - Newton Aycliffe
Looking for information on the parents/grandparents etc of my Grandfather Arthur Blease born 06.05.08. The family are said to be originally from Cheshire but I don't know where. Family legend has it that my great-great grandfather was the illegimate off-spring of a Cheshire vicar and his maid and I am looking into this! All help appreciated.

Ward, - Newton Aycliffe
Looking for a family with the name Ward possibly christian name connection to a Jim Ward living in Newton Aycliffe in the 1980s

coates family - North Bitchburn
edgar coates married to millie coates had a son edgar, son albert, and a daughter eva coates all now deceased also related to the blackenbury family.lived in Low Row.

coates family - North Bitchburn
i am a descendant of eva coates (my mum)does anyone know anythingabout my grandma coates millies family we moved away to manchester when we were 7 yrs old i am one of the twins

John Lister - North Hylton
Would welcome any information about GGF the above a shipbuilder in partnership with George Bartram from 1838 to 1856 and thereafter in his own name at North Hylton . Their yard was some 100 yards from Garden House wherever that was. Also any information about his father John born about 1780 or mother unknown and childre John George,Henderson & Jane who married a John Charles Barnes. Thanking you in anticipation Roger

GRAHAM - North Hylton
Hi, I would like to exchange information on the following family members: James Brown GRAHAM b1843 Dumfreis, Gretna. Married Mary PEARSON (b1844 Durham) in 1870 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland. 1881 – lived in North Hylton, Sunderland. 1891 – lived in Southwick. 1901 – lived in Sunderland. Their children were: William H GRAHAM b1871 Kirkwater, Dumfreishire, Hannah Jane GRAHAM b1873 Southwick, Joseph Jas GRAHAM b1873 Southwick, Albert E GRAHAM b1873 Southwick, Arthur E GRAHAM b1877 Southwick, Pearson GRAHAM b1882 Hylton, Mary Alice GRAHAM b1884 Hylton, Annie Winifred GRAHAM b1886 Hylton.

Rothwell/Jameson/Watson - Norton
Looking for details of family members around 1900,any details,photographs greatly appreciated.Isaac and Annie Rothwell lived at Norton and had my grandfather Edwin. He married my grandmother Evelyn Watson of William Watson, Pawnbroker at Talbot St Stockton and Ethel Jameson of Viewley Hill farm nr Wolviston. Can anyone help please?

Aungle - Norton
Looking for any information on the Aungle family living in this area in the 1851 census- would love to hear from anyone researching this surname in this area.

Walkers - Norton
Researching Descendants of The walkers of Norton from 1830 to present Mainly Bricklayers and Market Gardeners I have quite a large database please contact me to see if your related regards Dave

Any little bit helps as names so common - Norton
looking for info on a Phoebe Robinson born Norton Durham 1851 ish, lived in Richmond Yorks until 1870 ish. Appeared in London as Phoebe Haylett had own business as a dressmaker. Mother possibly Jane, father possibly master mariner. Other relatives connected to early railways Wards especially.

hunter------greens - Norton
annie green looking for info john hunter married to annie green annies father listed as james on marriage cert can not seem to find the right greens she was born around 1870

Thomas Yarrow - Norton
I am looking for any info on Thomas Yarrow, born 1874 (in Darlington), living with Aunt Margaret(Yarrow) Sheffield, uncle Joseph W. Sheffield on Eastburn Terr in 1881.

Norton, Durham - Norton
John Pattison (junior) & Susan Pattison; Mary Elizabeth (my g.grandmother), etc. He was a railway worker, Susan died young. Related to Silvanus Darbyshire by marriage. Any news?

Burn - William James - Oakenshaw
William James Burn married Isabel Robinson in 1912 and lived at School row, later moving to Single row. Son Norman daughters Freda and Alma, any information please

Webb family New Row - Oakenshaw
Charles Webb moved from Somerset in the late 1800s to work as a miner. Details about the family are now sought. Charles married Mary Ann Garfoot and the Webb children were Alice, Rhoda, John, Adolphus, Florence, Worthy, Francis Ethel, and Sheddy. Many thanks....Lyndon

Garfoot Family - Oakenshaw
Mary Ann Garfoot married Charles Webb around 1880.Any details on Garfoot family sought please. One sister moved to Wales? See Charles Webb. Many thanks

Gilpin family - Oakenshaw
Family tree from Kaye through Samuel through James Ferguson through James to Christopher James

Durham from Wigan - Old Cassop
Hi Everyone I believe the following information confirms a link from my great grandfather George Elliott to this Marsh family. 1851 Census, Durham District Family Number: 6492.5 Cassop 1851 Census, New Cassop Colliery Village Joseph Marsh (March), Head, married, 35, Coalminer, born Wigan, Lancashire Elizabeth Marsh (March), Wife, married, 34, born Wigan, Lancashire Hugh Marsh (March), son, 12, born Wigan, Lancashire Margaret Marsh (March), daughter, 7, born Wigan, Lancashire Ellen Marsh (March), daughter, 3, born Wigan, Lancashire Christopher Marsh (March), son, 1, born Cassop, County Durham Charles Marsh (March), Brother, 24, Coalminer, born Wigan, Lancashire Marriages, Easington District Record Number: 64783.1 Parish/Church: Christ Church (New Seaham) 1861-2000 24 Dec 1864 George Elliott, son of Tirez Elliott, married Ellen Marsh, dau. of Joseph Marsh 92210.7 George Elliott 28 Elswick 1871 Census Houghton le Spring 87779.7 Ellen Elliott 23 Wigan 1871 Census Houghton le Spring I have found what appear to be Joseph's parents, but cannot confirm this. Parents Hugh Marsh / Margaret A Joseph Marsh Christened 16 JUL 1815 Wigan, Lancashire, England Charles Marsh Birth: 21 JAN 1826 Christening: 07 MAY 1826 Wigan, Lancashire, England alsoParents Hugh Marsh / Margaret Hugh Marsh born 1844, but he seems to be too old to be brother of Joseph Help please if you can fill gaps. I also hope this information about Durham can fill gaps for Marsh families from Wigan. Cheers Carole

Hobson- Allison - Old Eldon
Hobson- Allison Im searching for a William Johnson Hobson who was a school master in Eldon 1880-1920's , He married Maud Elizabeth Allison 23/3/1940 she was from Darlington.... Her Father was Benson Allison,Thank you for any hepl you may offer ,Regards Susan

MIDDLESTAFF - Old Wingate
Searching for any information on the surname MIDDLESTAFF. It appears to be dying out and is not found on many databases. Sarah or Celia Middlestaff married William Snowden and in 1863 gave birth to William Henry Snowden in London, Eng (Saint George in the East, St. Paul, County of Middlesex). At some point after this the family immigrated to Canada where in 1870 a daughter was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. I am looking for date of immigration, Birth and Marriage of Sarah as well as anyone with this name - are there any Middlestaff's left??

Onesiphorus Parslow - Ouston
Searching for information on the Parslow family children of William and Susan(nah) Maddison or second wife Ann Robson. Onesiphorus married Mary Ainsley a widow nee Clark then Margaret Jane Winter Their Daughter Jane born in 1879 in Hetton is my great great grandma. Any help would be appreciated.

Moved to USA from Scotland - Owton Manor
Need help with twins Ruth and Rita Reid, both emmigrated to USA in the 60s/70s from Scotland. Their father Jospeph Reid lived in Lock Gill Pede and died in the 90s. Need info. if you have it.

William Green - Oxhill
My gggrandfather William Green was born in Oxhill in 1841 and came to the USA in 1879. Have much info on his descendants but wondered if anyone knows about any brothers or sisters.

Embleton - Oxhill
1880's onwards

Lynn Family - Page Bank, County Durham - Page Bank
Can anyone help me! I'm looking for old photographs of page bank and particulary any information relating to the Lynn family.

Sterling/Donkin/Stubbs - Pelaw
Any information on the Sterling/Donkin/Stubbs families from Hebburn.