Wheeler or Parker family info - South Shields
Can anyone tell me about Emily Wheeler (she was my great grandmother) born in south shields and married a Francis John Parker from Darlington. Had 4 children-Reggie, Florrie, Edith and Betty..she moved to West Yorkshire after the death of her husband and died here about 1977.

John Watson/'Lizzie' Elizabeth Ann nee Reid - South Shields
My maternal grandparents were Police Sgt John Watson and'Lizzie' Elizabeth Ann nee Reid there were six children.Only my mother Edna, Florrie and Margaret survived their teens

dale street - South Shields
i am trying to find relations of the pippets they lived in dale street south shields and owned the little store i beleave dale street is all gone now

duck/westoe/south shields - South Shields
duck/margaret (maiden name unknown) born about 1806 any information about her or family DUCK. Son George Duck direct ancestor born 1831,in Westoe, South Shields. Families connected in 19th. century include, Riddle, Reid, Kirkley, Peel and Gowland.

Master Mariner drowned at sea - South Shields
John Couper born Queensferry, Scotland, 1824, drowned at sea in 1859-1860. Had a daughter Elizabeth born 1859 and a son John Robert born after his death. Married Ellen Humble in 1858 at South Shields, Durham, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

nessworthy - South Shields
I am interested in anyone who might know any links to Nessworthy from SouthShields especially from the Law Top and Palletine Street.

St Stephens church verger - South Shields
Looking for info on Albert Steere verger of St Stephens church, South Shields.Fostered a boy with his wife around the end of 1919,my father

whitfield - South Shields
i am trying to do a family tree on the whitfields from south shields my grandad was daniel whitfield born 1920 died 1999 would be interested in any info

stothard - South Shields
trying to do a family tree my nana's maiden name was stothard her father died about 1923ish he married an elizabeth in south shields would be interested in any info

TATE/THOMPSON - South Shields
James Tate married Maria Thompson 1899/1901? Maria's father was George Thompson master mariner

bernaschina - South Shields
I am trying to find my Grt Grt Grandfathers family He was called Antoine/Antonio Married to Eliza A M Their children were :- Antonio Frances Henry born 1878 Nellie Honor born 1881 Janet born 1883 The children were all christened at St Hildas church The father was from a family who taught language and music or were listed as professional actors so I would make the assumption he would be doing something similar in South Shields. I would be grateful if any one with any info could help me. The family began to use the name Morland some time after this and moved to near Hull and then to Portsmouth.

MASON - South Shields
LOOKING FOR THE RELATIVES OF W.M. MASON WHO MARRIED GERTRUDE GRAY THEY HAD 6 CHILDREN ALL OF WHOM ARE COUSINS LESLEY

oliver/thompson - South Shields
looking for any information relating to the marriage in south shields of elizabeth oliver and george thompson in 1935.

Shirley (Sharley) Simmons - South Shields
Shirley Simmons born 1822 in Brancaster, Norfolk lived with his family in and around South Shields and Bishopwearmouth and according to the 1881 census was an AB seaman aboard the Seaton vessel. Could anyone tell me any more about either this man (my g.g.g.g.grandfather) or the vessel?

Help with Family tree - South Shields
Hi i'm trying to trace my mothers paternal family tree. My grandfather was born in South Shields, John Leslie Scott in 1924/25. He had at least 2 sisters, Vera & Iris. Also At least 2 brothers, Thomas and James. My grandad married a mary veronica Teague in Staines, middlesex in 1947. If anyone has any relevant info i would like to hear from them to help me search my tree. Thanks kim

ORMSBY - South Shields
Searching for information/connections of Ormsby family, Francis Cornforth Ormsby, born 1816, wife Alice; Francis N Ormsby born1849, wife Margaret Haggerston; Elixabeth Ann, born 1851, husband Nicholas Dobson;Frank H Ormsby born 1880 Alice Gray Ormsby born 1876. etc.

DOBSON - South Shields
Looking for descendents of Jeremiah Dobson, a baker, born1822, married Mary Ann Grey in 1848. Children Nicholas, William, John G, Thomas, and Mary Ann. His father was also Jeremiah, mother Eleanor. Lived Commercial Road, Westoe, East Holborn,and Brewery Quay.

Pearson Black - South Shields
I am looking for anyone related to a Pearson Black .My grt grandmother was married to Pearson Black from East Holywell they had four children (Mary Jane my grandmother) (Joseph who married Minnie Mckenzie from New Zealand they had two sons Pearson and James) (James married Alice!!! they had three sons Pearson, Douglas and William )Anne the youngest who never married .She worked at the Pelaw shirt factory for the Co-op would love to find out more

FAMILY SEARCH - South Shields
HELLO. I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON MY FATHER, FREDERICK SHIPLEY DOB 1.5.15, AND MY MOTHER, ESTHER PURVIS SMITH DOB 11.28.20.OUR FAMILY MOVED FROM SOUTH SHIELDS TO THE USA IN I953. WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFO. REGARDING OUR FAMILY TREE. THANK YOU.

Robertson/Hutchinson - South Shields
I would like to find any members of the above family as I have a postcard to Mr R Robertson of Ravenswood Hse/Street posted in 1916 from a Billy Bell or Ball and a M Hutchinson who were working at the time in Penge London. If possible it would be nice to return the card. I know its a long shot but I hope it may ring a bell with someone

KIDD/COLDEN - South Shields
I am trying to trace my great grandmothers (Maria)family. She married a Frank(cis) Kidd who was a blacksmith and they lived in Raglan street,westoe, south shields in 1884. I have now found out her maiden name was COLDEN I have come to a brick wall. can anyone help?

holmes/kidd - South Shields
Mygrandfather was called William Edward Holmes and I believe he was born in 1883 unfortunately not sure where? He married Phoebe annie Kidd in august 1902. He lived at 5 George Street, south shields and his father Edward was deceased at the time of the wedding. William was a blacksmith and his father Edward was a Rivetter. They ended up living in Alice Street, South Shields and had 6 children, my mother Lilian being one of them. she is now 86. Her grandmother and my greatgrandmother's mother's maiden name was COLDEN. she married Francis Kidd in 1881 and she had 5 children. Any one know of either of these two families. Appreciate any help?

Gibson family, walpole street, south shields - South Shields
Hello i'm trying to find information about my granda's family. He was born Albert Gibson in 1926 in walpole street, south shields. I believe he was the youngest of 11, I know he had brothers called James and John and sisters named Florry, mary alice, Elizabeth, Nan. His fathers name was John Scott Gibson and his mother Elizabeth Ann Gibson (nee Wells). If anyone has any information it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

NEESON Family - South Shields
Seeking descendants of Patrick Neeson and wife Margaret Neeson (both Irish born)who were resident at 50 Hardwick Street, Westoe in 1881 Census. With them them was son Charles Neeson born Scotland about 1858.Margaret's maiden name may have been Blue. The original name recorded may have been Naason. Patrick and Charles were still on 1901 Census for South Shields. I believe Charles may have been born at Craigmark Village, Dalmellington, Ayrshire. If so knowledge and contacts re this line would greatly help my Neeson search.

Frazer .Srephenson South Shields - South Shields
Looking for any information on Jane Frazer born 1833 South Shields Married Joseph Stephenson born 1831 Heddon on the Wall.also Jane Frazer Stephenson daughter of above born 1852 South Shields married to Alfred Nichols born 1856 Essex moved to Gateshead

JAMES KEMP - South Shields
Several of my KEMP ancestors migrated to SOUTH SHIELDS and WESTOE. Among them were: James KEMP (1821 - 1891). He lived at various addresses including: 5 Railway Huts, Tyne Dock, 28 Dock Street, Tyne Dock and he died at 8 Frost Street, Westoe in 1891. James was a Dock Pilot and originally from WELLS NEXT the SEA. He was married twice. James second wife came from Tow Law. Her name was Phillis Smith. If you know anything about either of these people, I would be pleased to hear from you.

JORDAN/KEMP - South Shields
My relation Eliza KEMP born 1863 married Frank JORDAN. Originally from Wells Next the Sea, they came to live in South Shields. Eliza and Frank had three daughters (that I know of) who were: Eliza Ann Jordan born 1887, Elizabeth Jordan born 1888 and Elsie May Jordan born 1897. In the 1901 census, the family were living at: 2 Pontop Cottages, Alexander Street, South Shields and on the 1891 census were living at: 19 Gordon Street, South Shields, Durham. If you are related to any of these people, I would love to hear from you!

William Bell - Coal Miner - South Shields
Looking for any information on my Gt Gt Grandfather William Bell born abt 1822 in South Shields. He married Mary Ann Shanks (b Long Benton) in 1844. William was a coal miner. I have deatils of his life from 1844 onwards but having trouble tracing him in 1841 census and earlier. Can anybody give some help

perlish - South Shields
we are trying to trace any information about Gustav Edward Perlish (Perlice) who owned a company in skin trading, married a Jane Isabella Newham in 1908 they had a son Rudolph in Dec 1909 but they both died in childbirth. previous to this he lived in Tynemouth any information would be appreciated. Thank you

Sarah Ann SMITH - South Shields
I am trying to to trace my family links of Sarah Ann SMITH, who was the daughter of my Grandma`s Grandma`s son. She was born in South Shields, about 1895. Mothers name Ruth SMITH nee WINN. After the birth of her child she returned to her husband in Stanningley Yorkshire. She apparantly went to Durham just to have Her child. Fathers name Jeremiah SMITH born 1860 Bridgenorth, Salop. If any body out there could possibly help, I would be extremely grateful.Father SMITH was also known as Jeremiah TROTH.Would really like to know the address and occupants names, where the baby was born. Thank you.

Wile - South Shields
Help with family of John Johnston WILE, and son William Whitfield Wile b c 1905. William died during WWII on a boat named The Caroline Moller at the time of his death he was living in Whitley Bay with his wife and two children.

Hantom - South Shields
Many variations on this surname - HANTOM HANTON HUNTOON ANTHAM ANTHAMS. My grandfather Frederick Hantom was born Sth Shields Durham 1897. Family - father John & mother Elizabeth (nee McMahon) and Fred's siblings moved abt 1892 from Wigan Lancashire. They sailed in 1911 for New Zealand. Any relevant info. please.

Isabella Duckworth - South Shields
Trying to trace relatives of Isabella Duckworth born South shields 1896. Her father was an undertaker who placed Isabella and her sister into a convent when their mother died. Thanks Harry

CROFT FAMILY MEMBERS - South Shields
Looking for any information on William Croft (born 1920) and his sister Margaret Croft, mother Isabelle Croft of Heron Street, South Shields, father unknown. William Croft was raised by a Mr & Mrs Smith.

Connel Family - South Shields
Does anyone have any information about the children of Michael and Thomasine CONNEL (or CONNELL)? Their children are Eleanor b. 1803, Jane b. 1821, and Michael b. 1808 - all in South Shields. The last mention of Eleanor and Jane is in the 1851 census - but there is no trace at all of Michael. Any help would be appreciated.

Nora May Soutar - South Shields
Looking for information on a Nora May Soutar born 1917 South Shields to Elizabeth Agatha Soutar, South Shields, she married George Frederick Thompson 1943 lived in Gateshead Wooler street. At some point she lived in Bolingbrooke Street Heaton.

JAMES NORMAN TURNER - South Shields
I am looking in particular of a photograph of my Grandfathers Barber Shop on Ocean Road about 50s or 60s. Would be a great find!

Jane Duddigan b.1915 - South Shields
I am trying to find information on Jane Duddigan, born 02 May 1915 in South Shields. I cannot find any more info on her, such as baptism, marriage, death, emigration, adoption etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cable/Gray - South Shields
trying to find George Foster Gray family - he married my grandmother Florence Cable 1908 - she left him and three children - Jimmy and 2 daughters. Married at St Hildas

James CRAIG - South Shields
Trying to find out more about the family of my great grandfather James CRAIG, born 1870 in South Shields. His parents were Henry Strachan CRAIG, born 1850, and Margaret WILLIAMS, born 1853.

Sheffield family - South Shields
My grand father was George Sidney SHEFFIELD, born 1893 in Jarrow. I'm hoping someone can tell me more about his siblings William Newbold SHEFFIELD, born 1891; Blanche Davidson SHEFFIELD, born 1892; Muriel Saul Sheffield, born 1903; and Frederick Joseph Sheffield, born 1906.

looking for James McDonald - South Shields
Looking for my grandfather James McDonald,he immagrated to Canada sometime after the Boer war.He served in 18th Lothian 1899-1902.Lists Lerwick as place of birth 1884 or 86.Mother was Mrs.A.McDonald listed in Lerwick on attestation paper for CEF ww1, any info greatly appreaciated

Pinckney - South Shields
am looking for information onPinckney, Giles he lived here for many years.

Wright Family - South Shields
I am looking for any members of the Wright family who lived in or around the Lawe Top South Shields. The family where mainly Pilots or Foyboatmen. Was your father or grand father John Wright knowen as Jack Wright who left South Shields in the fiftys or sixtys please contact me. Thank you Alan

HARRISON - Shipwright of South Shields area - South Shields
I am trying to locate the family of Thomas HARRISON who was a shipwright and believed to have originated from the South Shields area prior to 1810. His marriage in 1810, to Hannah WHITE(of Hants.),was in Portsea, Hants, but he was believed to have come from the N E coast. Assistance with linking Thomas to a ship building area would be very much appreciated.

Ornsby/Ormsby Cornforth connection - South Shields
I'm interested in the Cornforth family in South Shields (possibly Westoe) which has a connection to the Ornsby or Ormsby family (the handwriting on the certificate is hard to read). I have a Richard Ornsby Cornforth born in 1880, son of Elizabeth Newham Cornforth (nee Huitson) and Richard Ornsby Cornforth (1850-1880) who was a seaman I believe. I've noticed that a Francis Cornforth Ornsby married in South Shields in 1839, and in a previous South Shields entry, a Francis Cornforth Ormsby born in 1816 is mentioned. Does anyone know if there is a connection between Cornforth Ornsby and Ormsby Cornforth in South Shields, or are both Ornsby/Ormsby and Cornforth just fairly common names in the area?

Mckie, Lowdon, Miller, Stephenson - South Shields
Looking for anyone in this area with these family names, gg grandmother Mary Annie Wilson Miller nee married Joesph Lowdon in 1918, Dora Ann Mckie born 1868 in westoe,Married John Miller in 1886 her Father Charles Mckie married to Isabella or elizabeth Stephenson but possibly her name was Mary isabella awaiting documents to confirm that! Any info greatly apprecicated thanks

TOWNSEND / HOGAN / KELLY - South Shields
Looking for info on these 3 surnames in and around South Shields circa 1900 and onwards.Particularly JOHN GERARD TOWNSEND, JAMES WILLIAM TOWNSEND SAMUEL TOWNSEND, CATHERINE HOGAN (nee KELLY),KATHLEEN HOGAN,PATRICK HOGAN all information gratefully received and responded to.

Robert William Wareham - South Shields
I am researching a WW1 Soldier Robert William Wareham. He lived at 58 Edith Street, South Shields. He was killed in action on 5/7/16.He had a brother called Edward and a sister Kate. His Father was William and his Mother was Elizabeth.Any information would be very gratefully received.

Reynolds Family - South Shields
Am looking for relatives of Mary Ann A Reynolds Nee Brook who married Thomas Reynolds in 1909. They lived in South Shields. The name Werving may be present as she was Arthur Werving's adopted daughter. She was related to my great grandmother Clara Brook (may have been her daughter, even) and is proving very mysterious. Any information very gladly received.