jacobson - Leadgate
looking for information for hilda may jacobson born abt1897 father john w jacobson born in leadgate any info on family much appreciated

Joseph Nelson - Leasingthorne
Looking for the Nelson family in Leasingthorne, mid 1800s.

Nelson - Leasingthorne
My great-great-grandfather was from Nelson family living in Leasingthorne in mid 1800's. I hold his vaccination certificate. No address is given other than the village and that he was vaccinated at Merrington. They moved to Tottenham ( Coundon ) and then East Thickley (New Shildon)I would be delighted to contact descendants who could help build my family tree

William Tutin - Leasingthorne
Seeking information on William Tutin who was father to Elizabeth, Jane, John, Ann, Mary, Edward, Sarah, Maria and William. He was a coal miner who originally came from Brompton in Yorkshire. In 1901 he was aged 77 and living with his daughter Mary and her husband Frank Eales and family.

O'Neill/Moore/Murphy - Leasingthorne
Looking for anyone descended from Thomas O'neill b1861 and Annie Moore b1866.They had children Terrence (Ted),Catherine Anne( Kate Annie my grandmother)Mary Isabella(Bella), William,Thomas Michael and Agnes. Kate Annie married Joseph Murphy who was killed in 1928 at Chilton Pit

Cutler - Leasingthorne
Looking for any Cutler families from Leasingthorne, Coundon, Ferryhill areas, past and present, I have lots of information relating to them, Paul

Family Called Land - Leeholme
I think they were miners in this area in Late 1800's, early 1900. Any information welcome.

Sinclair Mcgurk - Lintz

Sinclair Mcgurk - Lintzford

Margaret Read - Lintzford
Margaret Read b.1840 in Scotland, widow but husband unknown. Children: my great-grandmother Eleanor Read who married William Nixon, also James Read and Elizabeth Jane Read

Barlow or Varlow? - Longnewton
I should be interested in hearing from anyone who knows about the Varlow (sometimes spelt Barlow) family who lived in Longnewton, and later ran inns in Hartlepool, in the second half of the Nineteenth century.

SHORT/BELL/BRENTLEY/BENTLEY - Low Coniscliffe
Looking for relations to Thomas Brentley(bn Middleton Tyas) and Rebecca Jane Bell(bn Snape)(1847 and 1848). their children were Frederick James, Albert(Alfred) and Elizabeth Bell Brentley all born in Evenwood and lived in Low Coniscliffe on the 1881census. Frederick married Elizabeth Hannah Davidson and eventually lived in Lucknow Street, Elizabeth married John Hopperton.Both marriages were at St Pauls. When Thomas died in 1881 from consumption Rebecca later married Michael Short from Ireland and continued to live at Dalton Street, in Darlington. If any one can help please get in touch, thankyou. regards Debbie

Low Fell. Sheriff Hill - Low Fell
I have a lot of smith family who lived in Low Fell from about 1910 to 1940. My mother Lily (born 1918) grew up there in Robson Street and she and her 5 siblings had many cousins living locally. They went to Kells Lane school, and attended St Helens and St Johns churches. Their father was Robson Smith and their mother Sarah Ann Williams. I know there must still be descendants of these people in the area. I have colated quite a bit of information and am keen to share it.

Oliver family, Low Fell - Low Fell
I am looking for data on my family who lived in Bell Vue Grove, Low Fell between about 1890 and 1960. Names are Jane (my mother), Caroline, Thomas and Ellen (maybe Hellen

Lily Pickering (Page) Low Fell, Gateshead - Low Fell
Would like to contact family of Lily Pickering, b.c.1910 in Low Fell, Gateshead, father George Pickering mother Jane Gowland. Lily emigrated to Australia possibly early 1920s and married Page or Paige. She had at least one son called Dudley. Lily's sister Bella (Isabella) was my grandmother.

Elliot Low Fell Gateshead - Low Fell
I have a postcard addresed to Miss Elliot of Escomb House in Low Fell, Gateshead in 1917 and would be interested in finding out more about her. Thanks

Redshaw - Low Fell
looking for info on an Ellen Redshaw born around 1926 Gateshead area of co Durham. She married a John Redshaw of Low Fell, Gateshead in around 1947 and they had a Daughter called Elizabeth Redshaw. Ellen then went on to have twins to another man.

Redshaw - Ritchie - Ivy Cottages, Low Fell - Low Fell
Looking for info on behalf of my grandma on a Ritchie Redshaw who used to live in Ivy Cottages, Low Fell, Gateshead. He was a valued friend to my grandma and the boy next door. He would be around 83yrs old if still alive. If anyone has any info at all I would be most grateful.

White/Raper - Low Fell
I am trying to trace White family members who lived in lamesly or Low Fell around 1900 the cottages were called chowdene bank or chowdene or in or around Chester Le Street or the Station house at Low fell

Ashall - Low Friarside
Peter Ashall my grandfather. was married at the parish church of Burnopfield on the 15 June 1907.He married Edith Liptrot, address of both bride and groom given has Low Friarside.Anyone have any more info on this family.

Ludworth R C Church - Ludworth
Can anyone tell me whether there is a Roman Catholic Church at Ludworth? If there is what is it called and where is it situated?

Heathcote - Ludworth
Starting to trace Heathcote side of my family. Margaret Heathcote born 17/12/05 in Ludworth. Father a Coal Hewer named William Heathcote.

Proud Ross - Maiden Law

Bertram - Marley Hill
Looking for information on Robert Bertram born in 1882, died in 1911. Married Sarah Morton born in 1884. Let me know!

Wood Meadowfield - Meadowfield
My grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Wood, was (according to family members) born in Kirk Merrington and Christened at Meadowfield. Does anyone have information that I might find useful. She apparently had a sister called Barbara and their father was either killed in a pit accident or he died as a result of a fall in the street.

Wood, Kirk Merrington - Meadowfield
Can anyone help with information about my grandmother Mary Elizabeth Wood. She was born in 1889, had a sister called Barbara and their father was killed either in a pit accident or as a result of a fall in the street. Mary Eliz. was apparently christened at Meadowfield. Any information would be gratefully received

Parker - Medomsley
Interested in Snow's Green

Proud Ross - Medomsley

Armstrong - Medomsley
John Armstrong married Isobel Reed 09/12/1773 in Medomsley, had a son Stephen 03/04/1774 Stephen married Ann Laws 11/05/1800. Trying to find out if this family is connected to me as my 4xgreatgrandfather was Stephen Armstrong he became a lawyer he had a daughter Eleanor born in Durham c1818, the family may have moved to London where Eleanor married. So far this is the only Stephen Armstrong I found where the dates fit and I would be grateful for any info. that could help me prove it one way or the other.

francis ridley - Medomsley
does anyone have any information about afrancis ridley,he was my great grandfather,i have been unable to find him on the 1901 census,my mother was told he died of wounds in the first world war about 1917 or 1918 and was buried in medomsley churchyard.also his wife mary ann nee bird,who died in the late 1940s or early 1950s

ridley and bird family - Medomsley
does someone have a link to these families paticularly robert and william ridley and their descendants francis and john william ridley,and thomas bird who was born in bath and moved to 10 inkerman cottages wolsingham durham around 1873and his children one of whom was my greatgrandmother mary ann bird

SUMMERSON SHORT - Medomsley
Robert Summerson b.1774, Medomsley. m Mary Short of Penshaw. Had son Robert b. 1806 Descendants? Links?

James Herbert Dixon - Medomsley
I am searching for info on James Herbert Dixon. I have a photo dated 1915 - signed 'Bert' giving his address as Jubilee House, Medomnsley Co. Durham. James Hebert is wearing a dinner suit and is holding a violin. He was born in 1886 in Accrington to John Dixon and Elizabeth Ellen (nee Pilkington). He seems to disappear after 1915. On the 1901 census he was living with his Aunt and Uncle, Thomas and Alice Pilkington in Blackburn. James Herbert (Bert) would have been my gr. uncle. Any information at all would be useful please.

Medomsley Edge Cottage Homes - Medomsley
Seeking anyone with information about the Medomsley Edge cottage homes, and looking for info on some of the former staff: William (Billy) and Mary oxley, Annie McGregor, Annie Dover and Margaret Swift. Also want to hear from any former children who lived in the homes

Milkwell Burn and Allandale - Medomsley
Does anyone have any information about the above names. Are these names of houses, farms or some minor areas? These are shown on birth records of some of my ancestors named Montgomery.

connell/bainbridge - Metal Bridge
looking for ancestors of roger bainbbridge and ann connell.ferryhill/easington colliery. they had 11 children.from1895-1915.roger was killed mainsforth colliery 1916.

RAINTON - Middle Rainton
Looking for YOUNG/OLIVER relatives of above areas

Gallagher Family - Middleton
Seeking info on Gallagher family of Middleton 1903 onwards.Family names :Anthony Gallagher/ William & Ada Gallagher/Martin & Ellen Gallagher/also the family of Boyd & Veart.Are there any photos or postcards of Middleton.

Brierley - Middleton
Ann Elizabeth Brierley, born 21 Sep 1861 in Middleton, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (nee Turnbull). Her sisters were Mary, Margaret and Martha. Ann married Herbert Bowes in 1882. Seeking information on her parents

HARLAND/GIBSON - Middleton
RICHARD AND CATHERINE HARLAND(NEE GIBSON)IN MIDDLETON AROUND 1806 CHILDREN ANN,ELIZABETH,MARY +JEREMIAH,CAME FROM WRELTON,MARY AND JEREMIAH BORN MIDDLETON 1806+ 1808 ANYONE WITH ANY INFO

ralph eales - Middleton
any info on r.eales who served in the army in world war 1--grandfather of freda hall.listed on the 1901 census as being 29.

Richardson - Middleton
Looking for information on John 'Jack' Richardson b. 1859 Middleton and married Ada Thompson. He was a gamekeeper on an estate near to Barnard Castle. He was my Great Grandfather All information gratefully received. Lynn

Richardson - Middleton in Teesdale
Looking for information on John Richardson b.1859 married Ada Thompson. Lived at Thatch Lea.

ALLISON - Middleton in Teesdale
Seeking information on John Allison b. 1847c father Jacob.

ELLIOTT John - Middleton in Teesdale
b.abt Sept 1845 Middleton in Teesdale

family Robinson - Middleton in Teesdale
looking for details of Robinson family from Middleton in teesdale. Family lived in area for at least 100years i think they were farmers,one brother ran local paper shop on the 50's

Shield Family - Middleton in Teesdale
A James Shield from Middleton in Teesdale married an Isabella McKie(or Mackay) on 13/2/1808 at Christchurch Tynemouth.Any info most welcome on James'parentage

Egglestone - Stoddart family - Middleton in Teesdale
Thomas Stoddart, born Hurworth on Tees, 1812, married Ann Gardner in Middleton in Teesdale in 1834. They farmed and were butchers and grocers in Egglestone. Ann's parents were Anthony and Susannah Gardner. Anthony Gardner's brother was possibly John , a gardener at Egglestone Hall. The Gardner brothers seem to have come from Northumberland. Details needed on their origins and occupations. Ann Stoddart (nee Gardner) died in 1858, leaving husband Thomas with children Andrew, William, John, Thomas, Gardner, Ann Mary, Susan and Elizabeth. The youngest was my great-grandmother. Thomas Stoddart is believed to have married again, but the name of his later wife is unknown. Any help welcome.

Race Family Of Co.Durham - Middleton in Teesdale
I am researching the Race family, in and around,Co.Durham. In particular, I am interested in the marriage of William Race and Hannah Cousin 13 May 1784 and as to who their parents were. The Race family were predominantly domicile in Middleton in Teesdale area, working in the lead and coal mines. I am grateful for any information, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant. I will sort the wheat from the chaff to determine the relationship as being correct.

Bottoms family - Middleton in Teesdale
Thomas Bottoms born circa 1781 (where?)died 1852 at Skeers. Married Jane in Middleton-in-Teesdale abt 1801. Son Thomas born Holwick abt 1804. Any more information about the family (before 1841 census) would be appreciated.