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.

Henry Hudd descendents - Boldon Colliery
Am searching for descendents of Henry Hudd and his wife Mary(nee Heal) Henry was born in Camerton,Somerset but moved to Boldon Colliery to work in the mines. He came from a coal mining family. Children were Caroline 1887,Arthur 1892,Lucy 1894,Robert 1895,Aaron 1900-all born Boldon Colliery. Any information appreciated.

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.

Edward Cranson or Cranston - Bowburn
Looking for information about Edward Cranson or Cranston, who was born in Sedgefield registry district in 1908 and died as a result of an accident at Bowburn Colliery, near Durham, on 6/11/1923. His birth and death were registered as Edward Crason (no 't') but local newspaper report and Durham Miners Association record of his death give name as Cranston (with a 't'). Correct spelling urgently wanted for memorial to men and boys who were killed at the colliery. His body was identified by Kate Norfolk, "married woman", of Church Street, Coxhoe - the same street as Edward lived in - but I do not know if she was related.

burnell - Bradbury
My g/dad was a leval crossing keeper at bradbury junction about 1870,any information on this junction or persons working in same area would be apreciated.

Egglestone - Bradbury
I am looking for an ancester with the name Mary Egglestone b.1808, she was from Bradbury. Her mother was also from Bradbury.

Bruce - Brafferton - Brafferton
Researching Thomas Bruce. Born in Brafferton in 1817, brother John born in 1815 in Brafferton. Father Ralph Bruce, supposedly born in Loftus in 1789, no record can be found of a Ralph although there is a Bruce family in Loftus at that time.

HALL FAMILY TREE - Brafferton
William was born in Brafferton @1785 and was a farmer his wife was Grace 1785 from Langton Yorks they had Edward, Lucinda William and John. After Williams death the family moved to Hartlepool.Any information would be welcome. Thank you Jean

John Baxter - Brancepeth
John was born in Brancepeth in 1824. His father was Anthony and mother Mary Douglas. He migrated to Australia with his wife Ann and their three young children in 1856 on the ship 'Red Jacket'. His son Matthew James born in Pelton Fell in 1849 is my great grandfather.

William Bradley - Brancepeth
William was born in Brancepeth 8/11/1879, father Benjamin and mother Barbara Ann Manners.He had at least one brother, John Manners Bradley, also born in Brancepeth.William migrated to Australia in 1913.

ROBERT ATKINSON - Brancepeth
Born 1867 his parents were Joseph and Ann (nee Clarke)Robert married first Elizabeth Felton- they lived at Gateshead and had 5 children - then Agnes Prest (nee Hodgson)with whom he had two children.

Francis McIntyre or McEntire c. 1861 - Brancepeth
Francis was living in Brancepeth with his wife Bridget (nee Dolan) at the time of their (first?) daughter Mary's birth. As far as I can tell, both were from Ireland. Interested to hear from anyone else with links to this family. Had moved to Willington by the time of the 1861 census where more children were born.

blacksmiths - Brancepeth
I am looking for information on blacksmiths living in Brancepeth possibly the early 1900's can any one help?

John Smith b. 1799 convict - Brancepeth
I am trying to trace the ancestors of John Smith b.1799. He was transported to Australia in 1817 on the Shipley. I believe his parents were John Smith and Thomasine Willis but have no further details

Jane Ann Threadgill - Brancepeth
Searching for information on Jane Ann Threadgill born c1886 in Brancepeth or any of her decendents.

william clark - Brancepeth
anyone got any info on william clark born 1843 and family iving in boden close around 1851 he was a colliery engineman his siblings are what i am interested in who they married and when they died also any info on his parents would be appreciated most grateful robert

Sleetburn Colliery, Brandon & Byshottles - Brandon
Any information on Gertrude Hutchinson Born 27th March 1898. Father John Walton Hutchinson. Mother Eliza Hutchinson { Nee Hatton}

Farms Ann - Brandon
any information on ann farms born 1822 married John George Lindsey 3 May 1854 Father John farms Mother Mary Robinson

Information On Hunter Family - Brandon
Seeking information on the Hunter family that lived at 1 Brandon Village in 1881. Father named Robert, mother Betsy, children: John Thomas, Annie, Betsy, Jane, and Robert.

Brandon Tunney's - Brandon
searching for any Brandon Tunney's from 1850/1900's

Joshua Brown - Brandon
Does anyne know Joshua Edward Brown born Middlesbrough c1881 working as a farmer living in Brandon during 1940/50s married to Hannah Bell MacPherson My Mother was Margaret Brown born 1909 in Croft on Tees

RICHARDSON or BERESFORD in Brandon & Meadowfield? - Brandon
Please help, I am trying to trace my great grandparents Llewellyn Richardson 1885-1929? and Mary Ann Beresford 1890-1934? Both of their fathers are named Matthew. Any help at all and I would be extremely grateful.

Hirst - Brandon
Looking for the names of the parents of Catherine Hirst born 1901 Brandon and Byshottles she was married to John Purdom had 2 sons and died 1929

Gowland/Temple - Brandon
I have traced my great grandparents Alberta Gowland and Joseph Temple from Browney colliery,Durham. Their son was my grandfather Albert Temple born in 1896 I am trying to find anyone who knew of their family.

mccall - Brandon
Looking for details of william mccall, married to margaret mccall of brandon who died in 1975, where was william mccall buried or cremated, not sure when he died, possibly sometime in the late 1940's

emmerson - Brandon
Looking for information on Mary selina Emmerson(nee hodgkiss)and Ralph emmerson. They married in 1902 in durham and lived at 49 durham street brandon colliery. thanks

Campbell - Brandon
Looking for information on the family of Walter Campbell married Mary Ann Jones 1.1.1931 died 10 weeks later in a pit accident. Believed to have had a brother John. May have lived at the Browney and been born in Scotland

scott,castle - Brandon
I am looking for info on my grandfather charles henry scott who was born c1881.He lived and worked in Brandon at the colliery at the time he married Sarah Castle, They had 2 children, Charles (1908)and Arthur, my father (1910).Sarah died(1914) and he married Alice Emmerson in 1916. His father was also charles henry scott. If anyone has any information on this Scott or Castle family, I would be most grateful as I am so stuck, I can't even trace my grandfather! Susan

BYERS - Broompark
I am looking for any relations of Ralph and Annie (Mitcheson) they were married in 1903 and both their fathers were named Ralph. All three men were miners but Ralph senior was originaly from Newcastle born 1831 and a shoe maker any help would be appreciated. Thank you

STEPHENSON - Broompark
I am trying to trace I.W. Stephenson who lived at 431 Grant Street Broompark in the early 1940s, his mothers maiden name was Mitcheson has anyone any information please. Thank you Jean

David Blair - Burdon
Family History I am trying to find information on my great great great Granfather who was born in Burdon In Durham 1n either 1805 /6. He married an Isabella from Whitehaven and they had children born in Darlington .They later all moved to Malton In Yorkshire Does anybody have any information on this family ?

Brankston And Armstrong - Burnhope
I am looking for any connections with the Brankston and Armstrong families from 1860 onwards.

Ross Proud Sinclair Mcgurk - Burnopfield

Henderson - Burnopfield
Looking for any details of the Henderson family, living in Cricket Terrace, Burnopfield. Ned Henderson lived in Cricket Terrace from around 1910 and lived there all his life from age 2. Also any links to the Connolly family, Ned's sister Mary Ellen Henderson married William (Bill) Connolly of Everton, Liverpool at the beginning of WW2, they lived in Speke Liverpool And Mary Ellen was a Ward Sister at Walton Hospital Liverpool. Henderson Family siblings are Ned, Mary Ellen (b.1906), Minnie, Martha, Jean, Ned and a sibling called William who died young. The Mother of the Henderson Family reached the age of 100, I know her birthday was 9th December and she died around 1985.

The Johnson Family - Burnopfield
I would like to contact a Carol Johnson who lives somewhere in the Burnopfield area. I am told she married in the '60s and moved to Burnopfield,and her mother lives in a residential home in the Dipton or Catchgate area. It would be grand to see her again and talk old times. Please help.

Lathaen,Lathan,Lathen,Lathern,Laythan - Burnopfield
my father john wesley Lathaen was born at sheep hill Burnopfield in 1913.I am trying to track down any photos or memorablia from this era many thanks john

duffy - Burnopfield
matthias duffy Royal Engineers d WW1 France. Any detail sought

butterknowle - Butterknowle
im looking for information on the ancestors of my father sowerby.farmers from the butterknowle area.

McArdle Donnelly - Byermoor
I would like to contact any descendants of Peter McArdle and Mary Ellen Donnelly who married at Byer Moor Durham in 1881. On mar. cert. name is entered as McCarlin. 1891 census has family as McCarroll.

Longstaff Brown - Byers Green
I have found a marriage for James Longstaff to Jane Hannah Brown in 1864 at Byers Green. This might be a link to my family history. Any info appreciated.

Love - Byers Green
My mother's family lived in Byers Green in 1920's. Grandfather Edward LOVE was grocer they lived in the High Street and involved in village life. Anyone with memories of family?

Lowery - Byers Green
My dad was born in Byers Green around 1918 His name was Jack (Jackie Lowery) brother was named Tom. Mum died soon after His dad died when he was six. Any info on the Lowerys would be appreciated.

Hannah Bell MacPherson - Byers Green
Looking for any information about the MACPHERSON family of miners from Durham (James b1787)(Malcolm b 1838)

Jane/John Wright - Byers Green
I'm looking for information on John Wright who was an agricultural labourer/carrier. He died before 1841. He married Jane ? also Wright b.1789 in Byers Green. Her father Thomas was a watchmaker. They had four children: John b.1816, Thomas b. 1818, Sarah b.1821 and William b.1827 in Auckland St. Andrew. The family moved to Hetton-le-Hole in Durham.

Kirtley - Byers Green
Ann Kirtley born 1851, possibly in Stockton? or Byers Green? Her father was John Kirtley. She married George Manners of Western Coundon in 1868. Had 8 daughters. Any information please.

HARKIN & CALLAGHAN - Byers Green
Reasearching HARKIN in Durham, 5 out of 6 children to James HARKIN & Catherine CALLAGHAN(married in Kilkelly,Mayo, 1871)were bn in Byers Green: John HARKIN 1873, James HARKIN 1874, Thomas HARKIN 1879, Catherine HARKIN 1880, Bridget HARKIN 1882. Are you researching the same line?

Thomas Dixon Hutchinson - Byers Green
Would be grateful for any information on the above who ran a tailor shop in Byers Green circa 1870s or even before

The Pyle Family Byers Green - Byers Green
Is there anyone out there who can remember the Pyle Family in Byers Green?

Taylor, Pyle - Byers Green
Joseph Taylor, born 1871 married Mary Pyle. Any one have any information regarding either of them please get in touch

MOSS FREDERICK JOHN - Carlton
My great great grandfather was Frederick John Moss who said he was born in Boston around 1849 ir 1850. He first married Sussannah Maria Atkin in Boston. They lived in the Winterton Lincs area and had 20 children, 14 of whom lived to a good age. He was widowed in 1912. He moved to Carlton and married a woman whose first name began with E.He died aged 83 when he was described as a furnace worker (retired) aged 83. did he have further children by his second wife? His death on 4th August 1932 was registered at Stokesley.