Johnson - Chester-Le-Street
I am researching Johnsons from Chester-Le-Street in the early 1800s. They were mariners and later moved to North Shields and then Hull.

Sowler - Chester-le-Street - Chester-Le-Street
I am researching the Sowler line in Chester-le-Street. I have Thomas(abt 1745-1805) m Dorothy(1755-1807) abt 1777. Children John,Judith,Thomas,Joseph,Ann,Mary. Joseph m Elizabeth Sowler(of Newburn). Both Joseph and Eliz died before 1861. They had 4 children Dorothy,Ann,Elizabeth,Thomas.

MARSDEN, Chester le Street - Chester-Le-Street
I'm looking for descendants of the Marsden family of Chester le Street, whose forebears originally came from the Poolstock and Pemberton areas of Wigan and prior to that from Adlington.

MARY WINTER HOWE/ROMAINES - Chester-Le-Street
I am looking for relatives of Mary Winter Howe who married Joseph Romaines Chester le Street 1901 can not find her after the date of marriage PLEASE CAN ANY ONE HELP

Wheatley - Chester-le-Street - Chester-Le-Street
Looking for information about the Wheatley family living in Chester-le-Street. Particularly the brothers Vincent, James and Thomas. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Herriotts Of Chilton - Chilton
I would like information on John Herriotts who lived in Chilton and was M P for Sedgefield, Durham in the 1920s. He lived in Eden Terrace, Chilton and his wife was Annie. He had 2 daughters one was May and the other Lucretia. He was born in Tredegar,Wales on 11 September 1874 and moved to Durham five years later in 1879.

Allen family - Chilton
I am looking for the father of John Allen born 1915 Chilton Durham. His name was William and he was married to Emily nee Martin. Any info would be appreciated

Boycott/Rust/Parker - Chilton
My great grandparents James and Mary Boycott had 6 children. My grandfather Alfred,James Thomas,Leonard,Theodore, Mary Elizabeth and Hannah. Mary E married George Rust. Hannah married Richard Parker and they owned the chippy in Chilton.Looking for any one related to these people.

Watson - Chopwell
wanting any info on john watson a woodsman or family who was born in chopwell woods in 1832. Father Robert Watson also a woodsman.

john watson - Chopwell
woodsman chopwell woods 1832

Nixon - Chopwell
William Nixon and Eleanor Read aka Mary Ellen, my great-grandparents lived at Black Hall Mill in Chopwell in 1901. Children: Gladys, Chloe and Widdrington. Gladys later married William Hetherington of Tudhoe, later at Rowlands Gill.

Thomson Family - Chopwell
I am looking for more information on a William Thomson who was born in Scotland in 1823 prior to 1871. The information I have is that he worked as a Manager Woodman, he was married to Mary Jane Thomson, I don't have her maiden name. They lived at 6 Chopwell Woods, later moving to Winlation and had three children, John, William, (my great grandfather), and Jemima. I would love to know where in Scotland William Thomson came from and what his parents were called.

Fewster/Richardson - Chopwell
seeking info on James Fewster(d.1808) and Robert Richardson(1758-) both in Chopwell area.

the old village of milkwell burn - Chopwell
Does anyone have any information about Milkwell burn, my family originated from the village, I dont seem to be able to get any info from web sites, I know the village was demolished around the 70s any history would be so much appreciated. regards Irene

Hewitson /Pigg - Chopwell
My Grandfather MATTHEW HENRY HEWITSON died in Nov 1925 as a result of injuries sustained in a mining accident sometime between 1917 -1925. He lived in Chopwell and married EVELINE PIGG in 1917. Does anyone know any Hewitson's or how I can find any Chopwell mining personell records?

Any Hewitson from Chopwell or Haltwhistle? - Chopwell
My father was Stanley Hewitson, born 1917 in Chopwell, son of Matthew Henry Hewitson and Eveline Pigg (Later she remarried and was Eva Wilson of Valley Dene). I don't know any living Hewitson relatives. Are you related through my Great Grandparents Hugh and Mary Ann Hewitson? Hugh was born near Haltwhistle and Mary Ann's maiden name was Smith. I'd love to make contact with anyone who may have photos of my Hewitson realtives.

Chopwell mine - Chopwell
Do you have any idea where these mine records would likely be archived? I think Durham records office hold some but I don't live in the area so haven't been able to travel there yet. Have you done research on them? A number of my family, Pigg's and Hewitson's worked in these pits in the 1st half of the 20th C. Do you know of any one doing research about chopwell mines? I'd love to be able to contact them.

Hewitson links with Chopwell - Chopwell
Do any of these names mean anything to you? THOMAS WILLIAM and ISABELLA HEWITSON,JOHN SMITH HEWITSON,CHRISTOPHER HEWITSON, HUGH STANLEY AND MARY ALICE HEWITSON, HANNAH HILDA M and HERBERT H WILSON? They are brothers, sister and in laws of my Grandad MATT HEWITSON. Are you related to any of them. If so please contact me. Thanks

Crow - Cleadon
Seeking Info. on Robert Crow b.23 August 1795

Allison of Undercliff - Cleadon
Seeking information about the Allison family of Undercliff. any information gratefully received

Origins Of Close House - Close House
My family comes from the villages and towns of the Auckland area and I am curious about the origins of 'Close House', a small village now part of Bishop Auckland. An 1825 traveller's account refers to a small group of houses, the farm and cottages of'Close House' in the Dean Beck valley. The farm was a detached portion of Bishop Auckland township, about 32 acres in area with a population of no more than 20. An 1857 map shows a large T-shaped building plus several smaller structures identifedas 'Close House', fields that straddle a small stream plus a water source identified as the 'Close House Well'.

James Forster - Coalburns
Any info on James Forster, b. 1855 at Coalburns:married Ann Dickenson of Ovingham in 1876 at Gateshead Reg Off.

ROBINSON and OLD - Cockerton
Looking for descendents of Mary Ann ROBINSON, daughter of John ROBINSON, a gardener, and William Henry OLD, son of Richard OLD, a sailor. Mary Ann was born in 1850 at Cockerton (Darlington) and William at Linthorpe in Middlesbrough in 1848. They married at Paradise Chapel, Paradise Row in Darlington on 8 July 1871 and they produced the following children, all born in Middlesbrough: Laura Sophia (1872), Minnetta Annie (1874), John Herbert (1875), Margaret Louisa (1877), Hilda Mary (1878), William Burton (1880), Arthur Rochard (1881), Edward Randolph (1886), Lena Emmeline (1887) and Gladys Olivia (1892). William was a boot or shoemaker and was the manager of the boot and shoe department at the Middlesbrough Co-op at the time of the 1901 census.

French - Cockerton
Looking for anyone with links to this name in the Cockerton Area

WALTON FAMILY - Cockerton
I am looking for any information about the WALTON family that lived in Cockerton, County Durham circa 1780 - 1840. ANY information would be appreciated.

John GENT - Cockerton
John GENT was born in Cockerton in 1781 (from 1851, 1861 and 1871 census), parents unknown. He married Jane ARMSTRONG in 1801 in Crathorne, Yorkshire North Riding.

David Baker - Cockerton
Can anybody help with david Baker and Helen Hogarth He was a carpenter

Joseph Coates - Cockfield
Looking for information on Joseph Coates born 1774 in Alwent Cockfield

WALLACE WALTON - Cockfield
Seeking info. on Emmerson Walton/Wallace wife hannah Hope, children-Isabella 1846c Cockfield, Ann (Elizabeth) 1847c , Susannah 1850c Crook, Mary.

MORLEY - Cockfield
I am looking for information on William Thomas Morley b. 1854 Cockfield, Durham

Thompson Walton - Cockfield
I am a direct descendent of Thompson Walton, born October 15, 1803, and baptised at Dalton Le Dale on Nov. 17, 1803. Parents were George Walton and Ann Thompson. I am trying to get more info regarding siblings, or more info about the parents. Any information would be helpful.

walton - Cockfield
john william from evenwood married isabella? had 9 children our direct decendent was george cameron any additional info would be appreciated. family also in west auckland and cockfield.

Hugh Stones - Cockfield
Any Information on Hugh Stones married in Cockfield in 1810 to Jane Heddington would be gratefully appreciated. They had about 10 children many who still lived and worked in the area. Many thanks Chrys

Lowe - Cockfield
Seeking descendents of Joseph Lowe lived at Salterburn Farm, Butterknowle, Cockfield, Co. Durham

coatsworth - Cockfield
im looking for any info on ethel coatsworth,she married thomas william sowerby 1909,she came from cockfield,i think

ARROWSMITH John - Cockfield
Seeking info on John ARROWSMITH son/ George ARROWSMITH and Ann Robinson, bn ca 1627 who mr Ann PEARSON 1661 in Cockfield.

Consett - Consett
Any information regarding these surnames would be gratefully received. The Bitting surname is linked with Pitting in Westphalia (Germany) and may be associated with the arrival of the Oley family (Shotley Bridge Swordmakers) in the 17th century.

Information Request Through 1800s - Consett
Seeking information re. William & Hannah Walton - Blackhill and their children. Joseph & Jane Ann nee Elliott living Front Street - Consett. William born Manchester 1829 and recorded in the 1881 Census at Benfieldside. Also interested Haggerston family Leadgate.

Wilson - Consett
Looking for information regarding the parents of John Wilson born around 1877 in the Consett area (maybe Blackhill). Married Mary A Pigg (of Leadgate) and lived at 45 Park Road. They had 5 children - John (Jack), Sydney, Arthur, Douglas and Carrie(my grandmother). He died in 1932.

Duckling - Consett
Seeking information on the Duckling family of Consett.John Watson Duckling (b.1869) and Margaret Charlton (b1869). Married Middlesbrough 1888. Moved to Consett County Durham 1901. Children; James Watson (b.1889) Maud Watson (b.1891) Mark Watson (b.1892) George Watson (b.1895) John Watson (b.1898) William Watson (b.1899) Leah Watson (b.1901) Marjorie Watson (b.1906) Harold Watson (b.1908)

Dent Surname - Consett
I am posting this message in the hopes that someone might be able to help me. My paternal great-grandfather's name was Thomas Parnaby Dent. I don't have the year or place that he was born. I might possibly be August of 1858, around Middleton, buthave not been able to confirm this. I know that in 1923 he was listed as a labourer, his occupation was also listed as a Steelworker (this info from my grandfather's marriage certificate). I have been told by relatives that my Dent's come from farming stock in the NE part of England. The family lived near Wolsingham, then moved to Rowlands Gill. Thomas married Jane (1864-14 Sep 1949) and they had the following children: Robert (24 Apr 1897-23 Jul 1967)(my grandfather); Phoebe (1901-Dec 2003); Fred; Nancy; Eddie(adopted) died 1997. Robert was born in teh Wolsingham Sub District, Northumberland and lived in Rowlands Gill and Blackhill before he married to Elsie Robinson in 1923 at the Parish Church in the Parish of Blackhill, Consett, Co. Durham. Robert and Elsie emmigrated to Canada in 1930 with their 3 children(my father being one of them). Fred was born somewhere in the north part of England and married Margaret, I have no further info on them. Nancy worked as a nursemaid prior t...

Williamson and Stobbs - Consett
My grandfather Harry Elliott Williamson (b. 1893) married Elizabeth (aka Nelly)Stobbs (b.1894). I believe he worked at the coke furnaces and died in the 1950's. Sons: Stanley (my father) Lesley (who like Stan served in the RAF), Edwin, George and Norman. Any information would be very welcome.

Bell Christopher - Consett
Looking for Christopher Bell or Family. Born Circa 1914-15, served WW2 in Army.Had at least two sons. Possibly born around Consett area. Steelerector/roofer by trade. Australian connection trying to find him . E mail douglas.riley@pacvac.com.au

Green Family in Consett - Consett
Looking for connections to my father, John George Green born in Consett in 1918. Father's name Alton Thomas Green, Mother's name Isabella Green. He moved to Smethwick in the Black Country in the 1930's along with his parents and several siblings. Any information welcome.

COLEMAN - Consett
Looking for information on, or descendants of, Annis ROBINSON and Thomas COLEMAN who probably married in the Richmond area in the June 1872 quarter. Annis was born in Cockerton (now Darlington) in 1852 and Thomas in Gayles in the parish of Kirkby Ravensworth near Richmond, North Yorkshire c1846. Annis and Thomas had the following known children: John James (1873), Arthur (1874), Eliza Jane (1875), Charles William (1877), Margaret Moore (1878), Wallace (1880), Emmeline (1882), Ernest (1883) and Ada (1885). All were born at Melsonby in North Yorkshire except for Charles who was born in Middlesbrough. Thomas Coleman was a quarry worker and some time before the 1901 census the family moved to Consett where they were enumerated at 37 Medomsley Road. As at that date, all the children were unmarried and living at home, except for Eliza Jane who was enumerated at the home of her grandparents (Annis's parents) John ROBINSON and Margaret nee MOORE in Marske. I believe John James might have subsequently married in Sunderland in 1902, Eliza Jane at Guisborough in 1902 and Margaret Moore at Consett in 1901. Anyone recognise any of them please?

Tracing Dettmers of consett - Consett
henry William august Dettmer was born in Berlin in 1840's. Does anyone know if he settled in Sunderland first before moving to consett?

Quigley's of Consett - Consett
Looking for any information of Hugh & Mary Quigley of Consett, County Durham. The family lived on Queen Street from about 1860 to 1900.

Hickford of Consett - Consett
I have a William Hickford (born 1854)in my research who settled in Consett. Please contact me for further info.

Florence May Turnbull - Consett
Looking for any information regarding my grand mother who married a Peter Corr 1913 in Lanchester Reg.Office and lived in Consett

Tracing Charltons of Berry edge Consett and Hendersons of Sherburn - Consett
I am trying to trace the family of my great grandfather Thomas Charlton born in 1860 in William Street Berry Edge Consett. His mother was Jane and father unknown. He lived with his mother and widowed grandmother Isabella Charlton, born Isabella Carr in Slaley Northumberland. On his marriage certificate to Isabella Henderson in 1886 he names his father as Thomas Charlton but this was the name of his grandfather and also uncle. He worked as a miner and moved to Backworth, Blyth and Gosforth in Northumberland and died I think after 1930. Isabella Henderson was supposedly 17 in 1886 and had at least 9 children by Thomas Charlton, one of whom was my grandfather Thomas Charlton born in 1898. I know nothing of these children, or the rest of my great grandfather's family. Isabella Henderson was born around 1868 in Sherburn and her father was John Henderson a miner. Again I know nothing of this family.