Watson - Ryhope
My great great grandmother Eliza Watson who I have traced back to living at Ryhope grange in 1841 (age 12) and 1851 (age 22)she then married John Wharton. I would like to find out some more history on Ryhope Grange and or the Watson family history.

forth family - Ryhope Colliery
my mother had 8 brothers and 1 sister all have lived in the ryhope and silksworth area all the men went down the pit some later went south . is ther any one out there ron

McDonough - Ryhope Colliery
1871 Census lists a number of McDonoughs at 15 Queen Street. One of the Daughters, Mary, b. 1854, was my great-grandmother. Her siblings were: Ann, Catherine, John, Micheal, Patrick, Peter, Thomas. What became of them? 1881? 1891? etc. Their father, James, was born in Ireland in 1832. He married Bridget W. ? also from Ireland. Where were they married? Any help would be appreciated.

florence davison - Ryhope Colliery
Florence Davison married Stephen A Lumsdon 8.6.1912 Ryhope. Having problems tracing the correct florence davison, any suggestions or information would be welcome. S A Lumsdon b. 1893 Sons Robert and Thomas. This is gr-grandparents.

Emigrated To America - Ryton
About 1818, a group of people from this town emigrated to America, eventually settling near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, then spreading out to Ohio and Kentucky. Most of them were related. Some surnames were THIRLWELL, MARSHALL and HAWDON.

Pescod - Ryton

ELLISON - Whickham, Ryton, Derwenthaugh - Ryton
Researching Cuthbert Ellison born c1790. Wherryman at Derwenthaugh. Married Mary Soulsby in Ryton in 1812.

Nicholson - Ryton
Looking for info on Thomas Nicholson. Born abt. 1810 in Ryton. Married Mary. Children Mary Ann, Margaret, Thomas, Catherine & Robert. Thomas was a blacksmith in 1837 and lived at Houghton le Spring in 1851.

John Greener - Ryton
I am trying to contact John Greener who was born to Evelyn Greener and lived in Ryton. Evelyn subsequently married a Joseph Goti. Evelyn and Joseph moved to Ireland circa 1952.

MUNDLE - Ryton
Seeking information on MUNDLE family in Ryton before 1815.

Linsley - Ryton
Seeking information on the Linsley family - William Linsley baptised Ryton 22/5/1768 - the family appear to be Dissenters / Non-conformists.

Lancaster family - Ryton
Can anyone help I am tracing my family tree into the Lancasters in Ryton My Mothers name was Susannah Lancaster born 1914 at 5 Elvaston Cottages Ryton her Fathers name was Thomas Lancaster born 1883 and he died in the Brockwell Seam Addison Colliery in 1929 he was married to Susannah Lancaster Nee Fleming. My Grandfathers father was also called Thomas Lancaster born in Dearham Cumberland in 1853 and he was married to Margaret Jane Lancaster nee Taylor born 1852. My Great Grandfathers father was also called Thomas Lancaster I believe he was born in Cumberland and his Mother was Ann Lancaster nee Willis born in Newton Holme Cumberland in about 1816 and she died in Prudhoe in 1902. There are also links to Prudhoe ans Eltringham anyone with any information on any of these names would be very helpfull

pope family of ryton - Ryton
CAN ANYONE OFFER ANY INFORMATION REGARDING MY FATHER'S FAMILY THE POPE FAMILY OF RYTON,RICHARD JOHN POPE WAS BORN IN 1912,AND HAD SEVERAL BROTHERS,HE LEFT HOME AGED 14 HIS MOTHER DIED WHILST IN CHILDBIRTH,THERE WERE SEVERAL BROTHERS,THANKYOU TO ANYONE WHO CAN HELP,KIND REGARDS JANE.

Heslop - Ryton
Hi i'm trying to find information about Herbert heslop, he lived in southview Clara vale in 1928 I was told that he died in the 60's i cann't find his death in the indexs as i know nothing about him, thanks any help would be appreciated

Linsley - John - Ryton
My great grandfather born Newcastle area in 1816. Marine engineer. Married 4 times. Had 3 sons living around Accrington . 3rd marriage to Georgina from London (born 1822). 4th marriage to Emily Turner - East Anglia (born 1864 died December 1943). Any info on parents or family of John Linsley gratefully received.

Mitchison - Ryton
searching for any relatives by the surname Mitchison who came from ryton, also the name Baker. My mother's name was lilian and she had a brother Thomas. Her mother was called Alexander Olive ad her maiden name was Baker. Would be grateful for any leads

Newstead/ferry - Sacriston
NEWSTEAD John 1874 Sacriston, Mathew 1876 Sacriston, Mary Ellen 1878 Sacriston, Jane 1880 Sacriston,Thomas 1885 Sacriston, James 1885 Sacriston, Andrew 1888 Lanchester. Parents James Newstead 1849 Tweedmouth and Hannah FERRY 1849 Charlaw Chester-le-Street. Married 1873 Newcastle on Tyne.

FERRY HODGSON - Sacriston
Any links to Ferry and Hodgson family in Sacriston.

Nobles /smiths of Durham South Shields - Sacriston
From Mine manager in the 1890's. Thomas Noble.

Salt Meadows - Salt Meadows, Saltmeadows
I am looking for any people from this area that may have info regarding ancestors with these names. I have a great grandad called Thomas who lived at 11 Russell Terrace in 1881 and worked as a blacksmith.

Saltmeadows - Salt Meadows, Saltmeadows
trying to find info on the above area back in 1839-45 as my ancestors Thomas White c1816 millwright/engine wright & Margery Field c1817 lived & worked there.

Craggs - Satley
My ancester, Joseph Craggs, born 1750, "ran away from Newcastle to escape a press gang" and settled in Satley as a stone mason where the family lived for nearly a 100 years. Have some records and keen to hear more/help others.

The Taylors of Satley - Satley
I would be interested in any information about the Taylor family which lived in and around Satley for a period of several hundred years from the 14th. to the 19th. century.I believe I am descended from them.

Barkess Surname - Seaham
I'm researching the Barkess surname, and my earliest relative is John Barkess/Barkas (born abt.1750), his son John settled in Seaham, and had a family. I would be interested in hearing from anyone with an interest in this surname.

Ann Graham (nee ?? Unknown) - Seaham
I'd be interested to know if anyone had any information on Ann Graham (maiden name unknown but she was born in Seaham in abt. 1850) She is listed on the 1881 Census (living at Monkwearmouth Shore, Sunderland) as Wife of Edward Graham (born about 1856 South Hetton) and they have a daughter Annah B, aged 2 at that time. Edward Graham (a coal miner) is my Great Grandfather. Can't find any info on an 1891 Census and Edward is remarried by 1901 and living at Newbottle, Houghton-le-Spring. Thereis indications that they could possibly have been to Canada or America at some point. If anyone can help I would be more than grateful. Many thanks.

Land/Lawrence - Seaham
I am looking for my relatives Frederick & Robert Land and also any of the Relatives of Thomas Lawrence whose daughter married Frederick. All being Mariners.

RE: Coates Family - Seaham
Looking for information on Coates family in Seaham Harbour Durham.Annie b1870,Jane b1863, Rachel b1867, Thomas b1860 Harton Durham

Farrington - Seaham
Looking for information on a Fred Farrington a customs officer in Durham circ late 1800s early 1900s possibly Seaham Harbour

Beatty - Seaham
Looking for details on William John Beatty born 1855 Seaham Harbour Durham,(surgeon) Married Alice Scott 1881.Daughter of John Scott (Rector from Ireland Robert.

Jarvis - Seaham
Am interested in finding out any info on the Jarvis family living in Seaham Harbour (Bck south railway street) in the 1841 census. Richard Jarvis is shown as married to Ellen- both not of this county. Richard is a carpenter but I cannot find him in Seaham in the 1851 census or beyond. Would love to hear from anyone researching this surname in this area.

Meek - Seaham
Am researching this line of my family tree and would love to hear from anyone who is also researching this surname in this area.

DOYLE - from New Seaham - Seaham
I am looking for more information on my great grandmothers family. She was a MARY ELLEN DOYLE who married HENRY HILLAM in 1903. Her father, JOHN DOYLE, is listed as "Coal Miner" - "Deceased". I am unable to find out any more about him. She was born in around 1880. I know that this branch of the family came from Ireland at some point - County Cork? Anyone know anything about them?

Scollay - Seaham
I am looking for Robert Thomas Scollay family (Father Mother brothers and sisters). He was born in Seaham Harbour about 1852.

Rochester/Smith - Seaham
I'm researching the Rochester family in Seaham. Robert Rochester (born 1879 died 1949)lived with parents Thomas and Sarah in School St in 1891 and 1901 Robert married Phoebe Ann Smith in approx 1904 and they had children Elsie, Tom, Phoebe, Robert, Eva and Nancy. His wife Phoebe's parents were Samuel and Ann Smith. The Smith family lived in Simpson St Sunderland in 1901. Any info on either family would be greatly appreciated.

Barker,William Joseph - Seaham
William Joseph Barker,31/7/1875 Eldest son of Osmond Barker and Elizabeth Robinson Dies in South Africa 28/5/1948. Interested in names of siblings

baker - Seaham
anyone remeber(thomas baker)b.1877,dawdon seaham also (jane ann stanbridge)b.1893,who married t.baker.want to find marriage cert.married about 1912 onwards.had children ,moved from seaham to sunderland at 18 olive street.also want to find imformation on yvonne stanbridge davison,born in the 1920's.

Jennings, Laybourne, Bridges - Seaham
I have a few old documents about John Jennings married to Jane Laybourne both of (New) Seaham Harbour. I don't exactly how they are related to me but I know they are connected to my grandmother Jane Jennings of Seaham Harbour, who married Samuel Thomas Bridges of Brentford, London. My mother was Irene Bridges born in Seaham Harbour but grew up in London. Also I know there was woman of the name of Beatrice (Beat) a spinster, related to the Jennings. If anyone can help me at all that would be magnificent.

Thirlwell/Walker/Curry - Seaham
Looking for descendants of Edward Thirlwell (ca. 1818) & Ann Walker, and their son John Thirlwell (ca. 1855) & Annie Curry. Edward was originally from Northumberland, his children & grandchildren from Seaham.

Cicely Oliver - Seaham
Looking for birth of Cicely Oliver b circa 1880 Seaham. Father Robert Oliver. Cannot find any record of her birth, can only find her on marriage index in 1899 when she married Joseph Howe from High Moorsley. She is my missing link!

Brunning - Seaham
Info appreciated on William Brunning born 1868 in Seaham. Adopted by John Markham and Mary Ann Ogle. Married Elizabeth Thanks

Elizabeth Burrows - Seaham
Trying to get some information on Elizabeth Burrows born Seaham, married Abraham Burrows from Staffordshire and had three children in 1901 census, Abraham, George and Alfred. Her maiden name would be helpful. Elizabeth was 17 years younger than her husband. They lived in Back South Railway Street.

Allard - Seaham
Looking for information on the Allard family. Father Everard born 1853 in Norfolk. Married Eliza Markham in seaham dob 1854. They had 6 children George 1873, Margaret 1875m Mary 1880, Elizabeth 1881, Everard 1885 and Charles 1887. Many Thanks

Grieves - Seaham
I have lots of information on the Grieves faily from around the Seaham area. I am willing to share and swap information. Connections to families of Rush, Markham, Ogle, Green, Carruthers and Claxton

Thomas Henry Ashforth - Seaham
I am searching for any information about the death of Thomas Henry Ashforth who was living in Seaham in 1841 but his wife was widowed by 1851. Thank you, Kay

Markham - Seaham
Looking for info on the Markham Family. John born 1824, married Mary Ogle born 1824. They married 1845 at St Hilda's in South Shields. They had 7 children. Mary, Emma, Eliza, Isabella, Elizabeth, William (adopted) and another Elizabeth. Many Thanks

Murphy - Seaham
Looking for information on Murphy's of Seaham. My grandmother Norah Murphy formerly of 2 Anne St, Seaham married Eric Hutchinson in 1948 and moved to Sunderland. She committed suicide in 1954 after being left by Eric in 1952. Upon her death she was returned to Seaham to be buried in Princess Road Cemetary. After looking through the electoral roll it appears her mother Sarah survived her for another 4 yrs. During which time Jane & William Baker lived with Sarah at the Anne St address. Could Jane be Norah's sister? Sarah was also buried in Princess Rd Cemetary as was Jane in 1997. Anyone with Murphy or Baker knowledge would be welcome. Thanks

Swinney Family - Seaham
I'm looking for information about MARY SWINNEY who was born around 1822 in Durham. She married William Brown about 1840 and lived at Seaham Harbour (Dawdon).

1901 census - Seaham
24,Cornish st, has:-William Foulds age 46 coal miner Born Tupton moor,Derbyshire, Jane A FOULDS WIFE age 41 born Flimby,Cumberland.James son age22 coal hewer,born Seaham.Ann dau age 19,Robert son age17,coal miner.Charles son age15,coal miner.William son age 10,Ernest son age 8.Rowena dau age 3.Jane dau age under 1month.also Ann's husband Rbt tuck age 22 a railway porter born durham

Searching for my father - Seaham
I am searching for James (Possibly James Bartholomew) Forster or Foster. Formerly of Seaham (Possibly Parkside) in 1966/67. The youngest son of a large family? I am his son whom he has never met. Born 1967 to Jean Wilson Richardson of Grants Crescent Seaham. Moved to the Grapes Hotel Sunderland around 1970.

Stout family of Seaham Harbour - Seaham
I am searching for the Stout family c1850-1900 of Seaham Harbour, co. Durham. Known family names are Dorothy c1860, George William c 1890, and John George c1880-85. This was a coal mining family, possible BDM registrations at Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham