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

William Ward - Bishop Auckland
Searching for William Ward born 1817. Any help will be appreciated.

cook, watson, thompson - Bishop Auckland
Tracing Charles Thomas Cook(son of john cook and sarah thompson) b1834 escombe,Durham- married Margaret Watson (dau of Thomas Watson)auckland reg office in 1855

Cook,Watson,Spencer, Bendam - Bishop Auckland
Looking for descendants of CHARLES THOMPSON COOK was born Abt. 1834 in Escombe, Durham. He married (1) MARGARET WATSON 15 Sep 1855 in Auckland Reg Office, daughter of THOMAS WATSON. She was born Abt. 1836. He married (2) JANE SPENCER 12 May 1861 in Medomsley PC, Lanchester, Durham, daughter of JOHN SPENCER. She was born Abt. 1835. He married (3) MATILDA BENDAM 26 Aug 1875 in Durham Reg office, daughter of RICHARD BENDAM. She was born Abt. 1842 in Camerton, Somerset.Children of CHARLES COOK and JANE SPENCER were: CHARLES COOK, b. Abt. 1866, Hunwick, durham. JOSEPH COOK, b. Abt. 1864, Hunwick, durham. WILLIAM COOK, b. Abt. 1862, Tow Law, Durham. Children of CHARLES COOK and MATILDA BENDAM: RICHARD B COOK, b. Abt. 1881, Hedley Hope, Durham. THOMAS H COOK, b. Abt. 1879, Hunwick, durham.

Strachan, Gregg - Bishop Auckland
looking for family members of George Strachan, general dealer son of William H.Strachan married Hannah Gregg daughter of James Gregg, china dealer in Nov. 1864 in Bishop Auckland.

smithsons of yorkshire - Bishop Auckland
richard smithson b. 1839 alne yorkshire uk he m.ann marshall b. kirkham abbey yorkshire uk they were my g.g.greatgrandparents they had a son william smithson my g. grandfather born bowdon close durham uk but most of there children were born in alne village yorkshire

McCoy family - Bishop Auckland
mid 19th century

Nattrass & Horsley - Bishop Auckland
Henry Horsley married Jane Nattrass at the Register Office in the district of Auckland in 1889. They had a daughter, Florence, in 1901 census. Other children may have died. Any info on this family needed urgently

Charles Henry Thomas - Bishop Auckland
looking for any info. My great grandfather was born 1859 in Lye Worcestershire, but moved to Sunny Brow when he was a young man. He died in 1895 so hed be 36. Just curious if anyone has any information, I wondered if it was result of a mining accident. There is no-one left living for me to ask.' Regards

Hart. Rose (nee Ghiloni) - Bishop Auckland
My Grandfather Frank Hart married Rose Ghiloni in July 1945 in Battersea. Rose was born in Auckland in 1912 her mothers maiden name was Stefani. Rose had at least one sibling, a sister (christian name not known). Any information would be gratefully apreciated

auckland/durham noddings' - Bishop Auckland
hi i'm related to the noddings' from durham.my GG grandfather was john george noddings, born 1850, auckland, co. durham. he married sarah ann stephenson (b. 1860). there is a darlington connection because his son (john, b. 1877) was born there. would be good to hear from anyone with any connections. his father was richard, married to margaret. cheers ed

Robert & Olive Ainscough - Bishop Auckland
I am researching my family tree....Robert and Olive were my Grandparents who lived in Bishop Auckland...does anyone have any details available?

looking for my family relatives - Bishop Auckland
i am looking for any links to my family i am a wilson and i already no that i am related to the dunns in scotland. i am looking for my grandfather george wilson what i no so far is that he lives in lincolnshire if any body has any information on my family tree please please get in touch with me thank you.

Megit - Bishop Auckland
I am searching for any information on Walter Merry Megit, an artist born living in Market Place, Bishops Auckland according to the 1841 census, born c.1811, his wifes name was Elizabeth (I would love to know her maiden name if anyone can help), they had 6 children that I know of :- Isabella c.1836, Ada c.1837, Walter c.1840, all born in Bishops Auckland & then Charles c.1842, Julia c.1845 & Richard c.1841 all born in Hoxton, Middlesex. If there is anyone that can assist me with my research I would love to hear from you

Looking for a friend - Bishop Auckland
I am trying to locate Kerrie Smith & her son Sean who lived at 7 Hardisty cresc, Bishop Auckland, Durham approx 3 & half years ago. Can anyone help me please?

Barnwell - Bishop Auckland
Looking for information about my family who lived in Bishop Auckland & Coundon Grange from about 1852 thru 1910?

PLEASE HELP IN FINDING MY FAMILY - Bishop Auckland
My great grandparents were from Bishop Auckland Wilson and Mary Wade of 23 Market place.My grandmother Mary wade was born in Bishop Auckland in 1927.My grandmother married kenneth Hampton and my grandmother gave birth to My mother Virginia patricia kathleen ann Hampton in 1950.My grandmother came to the US and gave my mother and my uncle up for adoption in 1955 and disapeared.I am looking for my family in Bishop Auckland.I know that my grandmother had a sister her name is Ann.I am sure I have other relatives in Bishop Auckland.Please anyone with any info email me.Thank you and God bless

Hagan family/ Middlesbrough + Bishop Auckland - Bishop Auckland
Timothy Hagan born Guisborough Yorkshire. Moved to Bishop Auckland before 1851 census. Had several children including Mary Ellen, James,Edward, Margaret J, Elizabeth A etc. I know there are still Hagans there. Does anyone have any info on James Hagan (my grandfather).

WATSON Michael - Bishop Auckland
Born 1760, Bishop Auckland (St Andrew), or South Church as it was known. Michael WATSON was my Great,great great grandfather, he married Mary Wilkinson on 14th Dec 1772 in the same place. His son Micheal (born 1808)was a schoolmaster at GOSFORTH SCHOOL HOUSE and an enumerator for the 1841 & 1851 censuses, he married Cecily Kipling and had 6 children so if you are researching this line of the family we may be connected, and could work together to get further back so do write...

Mary McCabe and Francis Lennon - Bishop Auckland
This couple were married in 1875 around this area, one daughter known is Sarah Lennon born in 1895 in Dalzil in Scotland are you any relation or know any info about other siblings or address details

Holdsworth, Armstrong, Robson - Bishop Auckland
Looking for information on David Edward Holdsworth, born 1884. Father is William Holdsworth who had a brother named Sam. Mother's name was Flora or Florence, maiden name unknown. David Holdsworth married Elizabeth Armstrong in 1908, and her parents are Elizabeth Robson and Thomas Armstrong.

Clarks, Auckland St Andrew - Bishop Auckland
Looking for ancestors/descendants of Richard Clark b 1772 and Christened Auckland St Andrew, son of William. Richard marrried Ann Iveson (d/o Joseph Iveson and Mary Rodam) in AA 1797.

Towers-Smith - Bishop Auckland
George Towers married Annie Smith, don't know where, don't know when. In 1871 they were living in Framwellgate, Durham with their first three children, William b. Wrekenton, nr Gateshead, c1863, Margaret b. Newcastle, Northumberland, c1865, and Mary Ellen b. Sunderland, County Durham .c1869. In 1881 they were living in 2 Catleap Stairs Wapping Street, South Shields, with children, William, Margaret, Mary Ellen, Annie, b. South Shields, 1876, Thomas, b. South Shields, 1879. Agnes came along in 1881, All the chidren were said to be born in South Shields. I cannot find birth registration for William, Margaret or Mary Ellen. Annie, Thomas and Agnes were all registered in South Shields. According to the 1871 and 1881 census, Annie Smith was born in Scarborough, and George Towers was born in Blackburn. I cannot find anything to confirm these places of birth.In 1871 George said he was 30 years, Annie said she was 26 years. In 1881, george said he was 44 and annie said she was 39. Annie remarried as a Widow, in 1890 to a Thomas Higgins, she said she was 40. If there is anyone out there who might be able to help I would love to hear from them.

Jane Brown 1743 - Bishop Auckland
Jane Brown b Bishop Auckland 4th April 1743,dtr of John& Mary Brown married Matthew Munroe b Middleton Tyas 1745 in Ormesby 17th May 1767/8. Matthew's profession was given as servant (possibly at Ormesby Hall). Any information on either families would be most helpful, thank you.

John Hodgson and Elizabeth Gardener - Bishop Auckland
John Hodgson was born in Highry, Durham abt 1796, he married Elizabeth Gardener on 28 July 1821 in Stanhope, Durham. In 1841 and 1851 census they were living in Auckland St Andrew (South Church). John is my GGGGGrandfather. He was a coal miner and immigrated to USA after the 1851 census but before his death in a mining accident in Pennsylvania in 1855. The eldest son, Edward (my GGGGrandfather), was born in 1826 (possibly Grain, Durham) and moved to the USA after the 1841 census. Other children were James, Mary, John, Jane, and Elizabeth. Any infomation on the family would be appreciated.

TAYLOR FAMILY BISHOP AUCKLAND - Bishop Auckland
LOOKING FOR DESCENDANTS AND INFORMATION ON BROTHERS AND SISTERS MARY. A BORN)1886/JOHN.W BORN)1888/MARGARET BORN)1892/EDWARD BORN)1895/CHRISTOPHER BORN)1897/THOMAS BORN)1901.MY GRANDMOTHER WAS SARAH ANN TAYLOR BORN 1899, THERE PARENTS WERE JOHN BORN) 1861 AND SARAH A, BORN 1869 IN YORKSHIRE

Ivy GIBSON (née JEFFERY or REVELEY) - Bishop Auckland
An "I E GIBSON" notified the death of Alfred William REVELEY in 1957 in Wales. She was detailed as his daughter. I would like to contact descendants of hers to find out more about her and Alfred and also Ivy's mother Maria REVELEY, (late JEFFERY, née KING, who died in 1961 in Wales). Maria had two other children, older than Ivy, Elizabeth KING and Edward JEFFERY, whom it is believed Alfred adopted. I do not know if Ivy was Alfred's daughter or if he also adopted her. In 1957, Ivy was living at 16 Dalton Avenue, St Helens, Bishop Auckland. She married a GIBSON. She may have died in April 1997 (if I have the right person).

Bishop Auckland - Durham. GLENNEN - Bishop Auckland
I am looking for information to the above surnames. Michael Glennen b.C1831 lived with his wife Elizabeth Wright b. C1832 in Auckland, Durham. They had 3 children Mary Catherine b. 1863, Elizabeth b. 1870 and John Edward b. 1936. Mary Catherine went on to marry Thomas Beckett on the 30th Sept 1895 at St Joseph's RC church and John Edward married Esther Warner. Any help would be much appreciated.

Pearson - Bishop Auckland
I am looking for the birth of a Mary Pearson, daughter of Ralph. Couldn't find her birth on St. Andrews parish records. I don't know the area, can anyone suggest a near by church?

Donald James Wolfe - Bishop Auckland
I'm looking for Donald James Wolfe I think he will be in his sixtys, or anyone who is related to him.

Conway - Bishop Auckland
I am looking for any information relating to James Conway b c1831 in Ireland. He married a woman named Phoeba or Phoebe, she was born in Bishop Auckland. They had six children, Robert b c1864, Ada c1866, Catherine c1868, James c1872, Albert c1874, and Charles c1880. Robert was born in Bishop Auckland, Ada was born in Normanton, West Yorkshire, Catherine and James were born in Darlington, Albert and Charles were born in Stockton-on-Tees. I would be grateful for any information. Thank You.

blakey and reed - Bishop Middleham
has anyone please any info of the family of jane reed and alexander blakey married 1773 at brancepeth 7th december jane lived at bishop middleham durham

George Raine - Bishop Middleham
Would anyone have information on George Raine, born in Bishop Middleham @ 1805. He later married Ann and lived in Seaham Harbour. G. Raine

Bishopton Families - Bishopton
Looking for anyone with links/information about these families in the Bishopton area. Hill, Callender, Mills

MUSGRAVE and AUDERSON - Bishopton
Looking for ancestry of Ralph MUSGRAVE, born c.1690, who married Rebecca AUDERSON in Bishopton on 10 April 1716.

Drummond - Bishopwearmouth
Joseph DRUMMOND b ca 1832 married Mary Jane LONGSTAFF at Bishopwearmouth on 11 Aug 1857. I am trying to find Joseph's birth and parents (I believe his father was called Thomas). According to the census father and son were born in Scotland but I amnot sure about this. Can anyone help? S. Ackroyd

My Gowland Heritage. - Bishopwearmouth
My gtgtgdpa, George Gowland born Bishopwearmouth 13 March 1780 to George,& Sarah Hall.He married Jane Cook in Kerby-in-Cleveland on 10 Feb 1804; then disappeared till birth of 3rd son Matthew, 5 Sep 1811, back in Bishopwearmouth; then to Kirby for births of Thomas, Sarah, & John & thus to Canada. Sarah must have died as a Sarah was born here in 1828. The 1st two males, William & George were born about 1805-06, but can't locate them; but William listed his parents at his 2nd marriage in Canada.

Ann Bellerby - Bishopwearmouth
My grandmother, Ann Bellerby, married name Bertram. Bn. in B.w.mouth on 15.05.1870. Any info on her forebears would be welcome. Thanks.

Crisp - Bishopwearmouth
Elizabeth Crisp was christened in 1819 in Bishopwearmouth, any info?

Wearmouth - A.D. 690 - Bishopwearmouth
From The Century Cyclopedia of Names 1895 Benedict Biscop was born in AD. 628 ? and died at Wearmouth 12th January AD. 690. An English ecclesiastic, the founder of monasteries of Wearmouth 674 and of Jarrow 682. He was an Angle of noble birth, theignof King Oswin of Northumbria. He entered the church and in 669 was made abbot of St. Peter's in Canterbury, and is noteworthy as the guardian of Bede, who, when he was only 7 years old was placed under his charge. He is said to be the first person who introduced in England constructors of stone edifices as well as makers of glass windows ( see William of Malmesbury). He was canonized and his festival is celebrated in the Roman and Anglican churches on the 12th of January.

Rawlings - Bishopwearmouth
children of Gabriel Rawlings and Mary Palmer Brodribb.Known to have been in Sunderland 1840 plus. Anna Maria b 1817 mrrd Taylor Potts 1840, Sarah Ann Purnell c1817 possibly mrrd James Robertson 1840,Lydia,Mary Ann mrrid ? Pape Caroline mrrd Sml Ditchman Warren 1827 Joseph Brodribb and Gabriel any info greatly appreciated.Thanks Sue

SMITH/FETENBY - Bishopwearmouth
DAVID SMITH born October 1804 married to MARGARET FETENBY 27 Oct 1827 in Bishopwearmouth. Has anyone come across this couple? Would love to hear from researchers tracing these names. Thanks Rona

Drummond-Graham - Bishopwearmouth
I have in my tree a Catherine Drummond who was born c1834 in Scotland. She was living in the Bishopwearmouth area. She married John Graham born in Loweswater, Cumberland. I don't know if she has any connections to Joseph Drummond born c1832 in Scotland, but it is a possibility. Looking for all the help I can get.

corns - Bishopwearmouth
Any info on descendants of Dyson Corns and Ellen nee Farroll living in Bishopwearmouth in 1881. Ellens name may also be spelled Farrell, father Patrick possibly Irish

Crisp Family..Bishopwearmouth - Bishopwearmouth
Great grandfather,Edward Bland Crisp came from Bishopwearmouth,setteled in Whitehaven,Cumbria and his eldest son,William was my grandfather.Any connections?