Howes/Martin family - Bishopwearmouth
I am searching for my grandmother, Elizabeth K Martin (formerly Howes). Family lived on Carter or Canter Street Bishopwearmouth(I think) in 1901 and at least till 1920. I would appreciate information from other members of the Howes family also info. about the area, employment etc.

Elizabeth CHAPMAN of Bishopwearmouth - Bishopwearmouth
Any info please on Elizabeth CHAPMAN born here in 1797. To parents Edward CHAPMAN 7 Mary. Elizabeth married George LORD here in 1820.Thier children were: George,John Chapman,Elizabeth Ann, Edward Chapman,Fanny,Maria Sophia, Thomas Ebenezer.

Christopher George LORD of Bishopwearmouth - Bishopwearmouth
Any info please on Christopher George LORD born 1858 Bishopwearmouth to parents John Chapman LORD (Wharfinger)& Mary Elizabeth CARTER. Christopher went onto marry Mary Ellen O'Brien in Oldham 1880.

Blenkinsop, Pyle - Bishopwearmouth
Adam Pyle was a foreman at Wear Glass works in Bishopwearmouth from abt 1851-1871. His youngest daughter married a Nicholas Blenkinsop in 1871, Nicholas died abt 1877, leaving 3 children, one of whom died months later. She remarried a Robert Haddock in 1880 & moved to Monkwearmouth. Any info??

Mullins, Johnson - Bishopwearmouth
Marriage - Julia Mullins to William Johnson at Bishhopwearmouth 18/10/1864 - home address for both = 32 Green Street Bishopwearmouth, he was a fire stoker on board a Screw Steamer - father John Johnson (Dec'd) - William died before Dec 1869 as Julia remarried at this time, and she then lived in Ryhope/Easington. Can't find his death in any obvious place - any ideas? He would have been about 29 years old - suggests it was an accident???? Any info greatfully received (2XGGP's)

Wear Brewery Bishopwearmouth - Bishopwearmouth
Hi, My Ancestor Byerley Hall died at the Wear Brewery of Pulmonary Tuberculosis on the 6th March 1876. Does anyone have any information on the above Brewery. Thanks / Grahame

Hodgson Bishopwearmouth - Bishopwearmouth
I have family connections in sunderland.Thomas john Hodgson born 1843c Walter Martin Hodgson Born 1885.1n 1891 1901 in Hedworth st.St Ignatius Parish regards Isabel

Dowson, Melvin, Crofton, Anderson - Bishopwearmouth
Looking for the descendants of Thomas Dowson, lived in Bishopwearmouth from 1825 until his death at Hendon Rectory, Rutland Rd. in 1881. (born Witton-le-Wear 1800). He first married Elizabeth Crofton in Bishopwearmouth in 1825, and 2) Elizabeth Melvin in Monkwearmouth in 1833. Looking for descendants, if any, of his daughters from his first marriage: Margaret Dowson b.1826, Isabella Dowson b. 1827, marriages unknown, and from his second marriage, his daughter Mary Ann Dowson(b.1839, d.1910)who married John Edward Anderson at Brougham St. Tabernacle in 1873 (Edward/John died 1918). I can share old photos, info about NZ Dowsons, and Dowson ancestors in Witton-le-Wear and Hamsterley back to 1570s.

Errington, Skillicorn, Anderson, Dowson - Bishopwearmouth
Roger D. Errington b.1947, son of Doreen Skillicorn and Roger Errington who married 1945. Do you know him? We share common ancestors. His mother Doreen is the daughter of Lewis Douglas Skillicorn and Emily Anderson, who married in 1907 in the Thornhill Church, Burns Road, Sunderland. Emily, born in 1883 in Sunderland, was a daughter of Mary Ann Dowson and John Edward Anderson. I desecend from Mary's brother Thomas William Dowson. I have old photos of Emily and her father John Anderson to share, as well as many others of the Dowson family. Have lots of family tree information to share with anyone who contacts me about the Andersons and Dowsons.

Family of Mallins - Bishopwearmouth
Hello I'm looking for any decendants of Edward Mallin born 1839 Ireland but lived in Bishopwearmouth and other parts of Sunderland had a daughter Catherine born 1867, but his wife must have died when she was given birth as she died in1867 any help would be gratfull Wendy

Bishopwearmouth - Bishopwearmouth
Thomas Bellerby born 1848 Sunderland. (The Green at Bishopwearmouth) Parents Robert and Elizabeth Bellerby (nee Richardson) anyone have these names in the 1841 or 1851 Census ? They were married 1844..

Huntley Crown - Bishopwearmouth
Birth about 1841 sought

Thomas Stockdale - Bishopwearmouth
I am looking for any infomation regarding Thomas Stokdale who was born 1836 a business man and ship owner.

McNamara Arnison - Bishopwearmouth
I'm looking for any information relating to McNamara's from Bishopwearmouth, Charles McNamara was living in Sunderland in 1851, he moved to Swansea in about 1855, returning to Bishopwearmouth in about 1875. His wife Elizabeth was born in Dudley in about 1830. Their son John Coundon McNamara died in Sunderland in about 1877 aged 18, 2 other sons were Charles and Thomas Their daughter Elizabeth married John Herring Arnison.

Jane Naisby - Bishopwearmouth
Jane Naisby was my great-great-grandmother. I am descended from her first born son, William Ingledew. William married Elizabeth Herschel in 1892. They had four sons and one daughter, Elizabeth, who was born in 1895 and was my grandmother. Elizabeth Ingledew married Thomas Young in 1918 and had 4 daughters - Dorothy, Marjorie, Elsie (my mother) and Valerie.

Charlton - Bishopwearmouth
Looking for a connection to James Charlton born about 1843 in Sunderland. Married Mary Sanderson born Leeds. Three offspring,Mary Alice b 1864, Frank (my grandfather) b 1866 and Edie. James died between 1866 & 1878. Mary Sanderson remarried a John Farrer in 1878 in Sunderland.He had 3 sons & 2 daughters, Annie,Edith James,John Tom. Last known address in 1881 11 Maple St Sunderland

Coxon - Bishopwearmouth
Seeking information about James Coxon, son of William Coxon. James was born about 1818

BISHOPWEARMOUTH - Bishopwearmouth
DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY INFORMATION RE MARY EMMA CESSFORD AND A JOHN TAYLOR(FATHER WAS A TAILOR) ABT1935. THEY HAD A SON. THEY NEVER STAYED TOGETHER ANY INFOMATION GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANKYOU KAREN

Reay Family - Bishopwearmouth
I am looking for information on the Reay family (Amelia born 1891 Catherine, James, Jane )living in bishopwearmouth approx 1870 onwards any information would be appreciated

Bishopwearmouth / Benson - Bishopwearmouth
I am trying to find information on Mary Jane Benson & James Molloy in Bishopwearmouth around 1875. They lived at Crow Tree Rd Sunderland, then moved to Deptford London, they were married in 1903.

Charlie K Sheard - Bishopwearmouth
Anyone descended from Charlie Kilner and Annie E Sheard, aged 28 and 26 in 1881? They had a son in 1881 called Saville Sheard. Charlie was a Manager to a Cab proprietor and they lived at 30 Chester Terrace, Bishopwearmouth.

Drummond - Steel(e) - Bishopwearmouth
Looking for information on David Steele and Mary ann Drummond married may 18 1829, bishopwearmouth.

JOHNSON/ROBINSON/COWELL. BISHOPWEARMOUTH, SUNDERLAND - Bishopwearmouth
Margaret Johnson (dtr of John & Ann Robinson) age 42 and her husband George (son of Robert) an Outdoor Officer with HM Customs age 43, died of typhus fever at 35 Lawrence St, BWM on 06.10.1871 and 09.10.1871 respectively. They left three children: John Robinson Johnson (13), Margaret Sophia Johnson (10) and Robert (8), listed on 1871 Census as scholars. John R. married Elizabeth Dowsey MAGOG Q3/1877. They had six daughters, Margaret, Elizabeth, Ellen, Rebecca, Edith and Ruth, and a son George. John R. was a grocer/storeman who died 03.08.1907 age 49 while working at Doxey's Shipyard. Poss res 40 Penser St. I believe Margaret Sophia married Thomas COWELL, a copper engraver/lithographer. In 1901 they lived in Cleveland Road and he had his own business. They had two children, Florence and Arthur Wellesley. Robert was my G-Grandfather. He joined the merchant navy and, either by accident or design, by 1881 Census had become Robert JONES. In 1883 he married Louisa FAULKES in Southampton. They moved to Newport, Monmouthshire where my Grandfather Robert George Jones was b. 1884. A daughter Margaret was b.ca 1886 but died aged two or three. Their last child William was born 1888. Robert was serving on the SS Odessa when he 'drowned' (poss an explosion) 27.08.1889 age 27. The family were living in Cardiff. Does anyone recognise the Johnson family? They appear to have used Scottish naming convention and this would support family lore. I would like to know what became of the three orphaned children in 1871. I have some old family photographs taken in Sunderland which I am told are of g.grandfather Robert but could equally be his brother John R. or a Cowell.

Harker - Bishopwearmouth
I would love some information about any Harkers living in Blyth St. South Hylton, 1870's till 1890's. Their names were William and Elizabeth.

ridley.blackfell - Blackfell
does anyone have a robert ridley born about 1820,in blackfell in their tree.what was the place like at that time.robert was my great great grandfather.

Scott Family - Blackhall Colliery
Seeking information on Margaret Scott b 1850. Father Mark Scott - no birth details as yet. On some records birth area is listed as Blackwall, may be spelling error.

CHARLESWORTH - Blackhall Colliery
Anyone researching the CHARLESWORTH surname in Blackhall near West Hartlepool Co Durham?

walton - Blackhill
i am researching my mothers family who came from the consett blackhill and medomsley area.my great grandfather was william walton he married a sarah coltman whose father was a licensed victualler early 1900s.william came from a large family nine siblings i believe,any help appreciated.

William Lawson Harrison - Blackhill
Married Sarah Jane James in St Cuthbert's Church Benfieldside in May 1855. Had 8 children: John James: William : Ralph Brack : Thomas : Albert : Grace : Earnest : Charles William : Robert Lawson. Lived in Benfieldside for a number of years. He was a Plate Layer and three sons were iron workers. Any information about Blackhill and surrounding area please. Source for old photos of village and local area please.

Dorothy Annie Couper - Blackhill
I am seeking info about my maternal grandmother, Dorothy Annie Couper, or Cowper, born 1864 at Blackhill died 1922 at West Hartlepool.Her parents were Dorothy Heaviside and James Couper, and her husband was Albert Jackson, a Scot.

McGuirk McGuirk Bell - Blackhill
Seeking information about the family of Thomas McGurk/McGuirk born abt 1862 Co. Monaghan, Ireland. 1891 and 1901 Census Town Blackhill, Lanchester, Consett, Co. Durham. Wife Rose Ann born abt. 1863 Ireland died abt. 1915. Children Catherine A. born about 1887, Mary Ellen about 1889, Margaret Alice (Maggie) who married a Mr. Bell, Francis abt 1893 to 1908, James abt. 1896, Rose abt. 1906 and Boy McGurk about 1901 to abt 1915. Have letters from this family dated 1915 and 1923. Which to hear from any family member. Thomas's parents being Francis and Anna Lynch McGuirk from Co. Monaghan, Ireland. Thomas being a brother to my Great Grand father Patrick McGuirk born 1855 died USA 1909.

SCOTTS OF BLACKHILL - Blackhill
Searching for information regarding my grandfather Christopher Scott born 1902. Known brother and sisters Frank, Sarah and Philomena but possibly 3 more siblings. Their parents were Christopher Scott and Mary Ann Doughty/Dougherty? possibily originating from Shotts/Coatbridge, Scotland. Christopher married Beatrice Lilian Thirlaway on 11.5.1925, Dunston. Their children, James (Jim - my father), Theresa and Kathleen. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

SIMPSON/GRAHAM - Blackhill
I am looking for any information on William George Simpson (collier) who married Mary Ann Graham between 1901-1909. Their son William George was born at 1 Durham Rd, Blackhill, Benfieldside in November 1909. Subsequent children were Thomas and Kitty. Haven't been able to find any birth, death or marriage entries for this family so any help would be appreciated.

BENNISON,BELL,BRADLEY - Blackwell
Looking for descendants of Henry BENNISON (June 1862-?) and Mary Ann, nee BELL.(1869-?). 3 children known of-George Thomas (1892-1946, my grandfather),John Henry (1894-?),Ethel May (1901-?). Ethel May married Alfred BRADLEY in 1923 in Middlesbrough,Yks. Desire information on Henry,Mary Ann,John Thomas, and BRADLEY family. Last known info on Henry,Mary Ann, John Thomas is 1901 census where family in Blackwell.

Re Library And Reading Room1852 - Blaydon
From Cassells Gazetteer c1896 Blaydon Dur : 1891 Population : 13,371 - Has a Mechanics Institute of 1852 belonging to Blaydon Dist Industrial & Provident Soc which has a good library and reading room and lecture hall.

cann musgove macdonald - Blaydon
looking for relitives of william cann sarah ann cann- musgrove grandparents .would like any infomation on there ancestry.also macdonald/mcdonald edith from fenham grandmother

SELINA MOURNIAN - Blaydon
DETAIL RE MOURNIAN OR NIXON LOACTED IN BLAYDON / SCOTSWOOD ROAD AREA

Gallagher family - Blaydon
My father Richard, born Blaydon 1915, father John,mother Elizabeth (nee Woods), brothers John and Dominic. Family from Co Mayo and Sligo originally,came over in 1840's Any related Gallaghers please contact.

Thomas Langstone - Blaydon
Thomas Langstone born Hatfield Peverel, Essex married Amy Wilkinson from Blaydon. They were living in Blaydon in the 1901 census with children, George Graham, Frank Norman and Gladys Mary are their any descendants still in Durham.

Blaydon, Winlaton, Newcastle, Gateshead - Blaydon
Does anyone have a Henderson connecting to a Field family please? I possibly have an Isabella Henderson m John Wilson living in St Cuthberts- Winlaton on 1851 census. He was a waterman. I also have a John Field c1786 m Rebecca Henderson c1781. Their son James Field c 1826 was living with John Wilson in 1851. many thanks

James McBride (born Ireland c. 1845). Moved to Blaydon. - Blaydon
My great grandfather James McBride was born in 1845 (according to English 1871, 1891 & 1901 censuses, somewhere in Ireland). I'd love to know where he actually came from. There might be a Scottish Arran connection too. He married Alice McGurk (born Swalwell, daughter of Francis & Irish-born Bridget). Their children included John T., Robert, Jane, Bridget, Thomas, Francis and Richard William McBride. Their eldest son, (James Lewis McBride) was my grandfather who married Mary Walsh (his second wife). Mary's parents were Galway-born Patrick Walsh and Blaydon-born Elizabeth King. Elizabeth's parents were William King, a Manchester-born glass-blower and bottle maker, and her mother was William's second wife - the widow Mary Anne Corrin (nee Caffery) who was Irish-born. My father was 'Billy' McBride and his siblings (& half-siblings) included Jimmy, Dorrie, Zeta, Bart, Molly, Joe and Alice McBride, all born in Blaydon, England. Any information to share? Please get in touch.

Blaydon Burn Ryton Winlaton and Chopwell - FORSTER family - Blaydon Burn
I am looking for information or ancestors/descendants/relatives of John Forster married to Eleanor Jane Ferguson. John worked/lived Greenwell House Farm Blaydon Burn Ryton. His son Robert was born there 1918. Other children: Margaret (Peggy) born Blackhall Mill, Elsie, Andrew.... Johns parents were Andrew FORSTER and Margaret E (nee Hetherington). They came from the Carlisle area. Andrew and several of the family are buried at Chopwell.

Boldon, Lanchester - Boldon
I am looking for info on my husbands family. His dad Eric Burgess married Elsie Kirton who was one of 3 sisters. Margaret married a Mr Williams and later Harry Dixon. Molly married Thomas Boddy and had 2 daughters. Eric originated from Portsmouth and the Kirtons possibly from Lanchester.

merriman - Boldon
any famiy background to William Atkinson MERRIMAN b 1834 Durham to John Merriman and ? and William's possible sister Elizabeth b 1832 in Boldon. W.A Merriman married Mary Johnston in Gisbourne,Vict, Australia in appr 1857, where he had 3 daughters before emigrating to Christchurch, New Zealand with further 3 sons at least born in N.Z. descendants of W.A's eldest daughter Elizabeth Jane b. 1858 Aust, trying to complete family trees.

William A Merriman - Boldon
I am a direct descendant of William A Merriman (3rd Great Grandfather) living in Christchurch New Zealand. Please contact me if you wish for Family tree information, I have lots of Merriman family with dates and photos.

hi does any one know of - Boldon
john robert ferguson he was born on an old farm called yellow lees farm in boldon he had a nomber of brothers but am not sure of thier names

TOWELL FAMILY - Boldon
I am researching my family and have drawn a halt. Thomas Towell was born in Boldon abt 1814 and married a Maria Ann fron Stromness. Any help would be much appreciated as I cannot get further back than this and think he may have originated from Irish immigrants

New Street Boldon Colliery - Boldon Colliery
New Street Boldon Colliery (not New Road) is found on the 1891 and 1901 census between Church Street and Davison Street Hedworth. No-one has heard of it. Do you have a map covering that period?

SMITH - Boldon Colliery
I am looking for information on Thomas Smith born around 1873, he was married to Margaret Ann ?Camsell. They had 3 children Edith, Robert and Annie. Any information greatly appresciated.

Bowburn Colliery - Bowburn
I am interested in any local and family history relating to Bowburn, Durham, UK and surrounding area. At present (May 2006), I am particularly interested in information helping to create a memorial to men and boys killed at Bowburn Colliery (sunk in 1906: 100 years ago). All relevant information welcome.