Clark family Chester-le-street. - Chester-Le-Street
Interested in the Clarks (John Oliver b 1844 Castle Eden ended up in CLS. His son also John Oliver Clark b 1885 was my grandfather, lived South Pelaw - miner- and married Maggie Gorman). Their children - Robert Oliver Clark married Lena Hepple, Annie Clark married Thomas Moore, Thomas William Clark married Annie Anderson, James Clark married Minnie Lowery.

ENA PRATT - Chester-Le-Street
LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON ENA PRATT NEE FINLAY AND HUSBAND MATTHEW,SONS RAYMOND AND GEORGE C PRATT.FAMILY TREE INTEREST

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.

FERGUSON - Chester-Le-Street
Looking for descendants of William Ferguson (Market gardener in 1890s) and his wife Mary Robson. Especially family of their daughter MARY ROBSON (possibly called Polly)last traced to 1891 census as her widowered fathers houskeeper. Also descendants of PETER FERGUSON (school inspector and journalist) Annie

Baddiley family - Chester-Le-Street
Are there any Baddiley's left In Chester le Street as this is were Henry Archbold Baddiley was born and i would like to know if any family are left his father was john Henry Baddiley his Mother was Ethel Archbold ( nee Dixon) they Moved to Melbourne In Derbyshire In the1930,s regards Robert

Barratt, Murray, Whelan-paddock agreement - Chester-Le-Street
I have the above agreement for Mrs Barratt of Peelaw House,to let Paddock to Joseph W. Whelan, of Peelaw House Farm, signed George Murray for Mrs Barrat. Commencing 13 May 1931-same date 1932. Is anyone connected with this? I also have lots of photos.

Murray-Certificates. - Chester-Le-Street
I have five certificates for William Murray. Four are to do with the Coperative Union for under 16's. The other is an Evening Mail Certificate of merit. Dated 1912-13 and 14. Do these belong to anyone.

Barratt family-Photograph - Chester-Le-Street
I have a photo of two little girls. It says on the back: Best wishes for 1916 from Angelette b.21 June 1913, and Susanna Stephens born 30th Oct 1914. Pencilled in on the back is written 'Barratt Family'.

Barrat Charles Rollo. Photographs - Chester-Le-Street
I have photos of Charles Rolo Barrat and Brenda Barratt.

Harrison - Chester-Le-Street
I am looking for relatives related to Thomas and Augusta Harrison. Their children were Jane, Thomas, George, John and Emily all born in the late 1800's. Some of the towns are - Chester le Street, Pelton, Wallsend, Urpeth, Gateshead, Seghill ( County Durham or Northumberland areas). Thanks for any information you can supply. Sheila

Pigg family - Chester-Le-Street
Looking for relatives of Charles Pigg born 18/6/1900, those before principly.

Fred Graham Etherington - Chester-Le-Street
We are looking for any information about Fred who married Elizabeth Winward in 1909. He had 4 children - Robert, b.1909; Fred, b.1911; Elsie, b.1914 and Edith or Enid YOB unknown. The family lived in and around the Durham/Sunderland area. Fred Graham was born in Burnley in Lancashire.

Atkinson/Hargrave - Chester-Le-Street
Wondering if there may be any living 'Atkinson' from Durham County that may be connected to Robert Atkinson (b: 1742 d: 1817) son of Joseph Atkinson and Mary Hargrave. Robert arrived in New Brunswick, Canada on May 14, 1774 from Hull, Yorkshire on board the Albion. Robert married twice 1st Ann Brown, 2nd Mary Nancy Killam. Robert died 5 February 1817 Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.

FOSTER STEPHENSON - Chester-Le-Street
LOOKING FOR INFO ON FOSTER STEPHENSON FATHER JOSEPH STEPHENSON. FOSTER WAS BORN 1910 AND MARRIED JANE HOWE ROMAINES IN 1930 THEY HAD A SON ALSO CALLED FOSTER IN 1931 CAN ANY ONE PLEASE HELP

ROBERT TONES - Chester-Le-Street
Does anyone have any information on Robert Tones born 1815 in the Chester le street area. He was a coal miner and was married to Jane Hutchinson. He had 9 children one of whom was Robert my great great grandfather. In 1851 he was living in Sherburn Hill. His father may have been James but I can't trace any further than this. Thanks

OLIVE and JACK CARR of CHESTER LE STREET, C. 1930's - Chester-Le-Street
Does anyone have any knowledge of this couple please. In the early 1930's they helped to bring up Kitty Taylor (13 years old in Dec 1930) after her family separated. Olive and Jack Carr lived then at Chester le Street and had a son, possibly other children too. Kitty remembered that Olive had had to look after a 'Grandma Westerman' for some time before she married Jack Carr. I am looking for more Carrs,Taylors, Coates and Westermans in the Durham/Darlington/ Chester le Street areas who might have a connection to Kitty Burridge (nee Taylor). Kitty was born at Ferryhill Dec. 1917. Her parents were Thomas and Bertha Taylor (nee Coates). Thankyou.

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.

Carr - Chopwell
Any details on a Mr Carr who lived in Chopwell Wood about 1936.I believe there is a house called Carr house or Hall. Any info. appreciated.

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

Hall Family - Chopwell
William and Elizabeth (Wilson) with children Mary 1875, William 1877 Thomas 1882,Richard 1886,Abigail 1888, Margaret 1890, wilfred 1893and Robert 1897 all lived in Chopwell , Has anyone ant information as to happenedd to them ? I am descended from Wilfred and have managed to trace William but none of the others. Thank you Jean

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

Meehan family, Durham - Cleadon
I am investigating the Meehan Family, originally from Ireland, possibly Co Mayo. My grandmother, Lillian Meehan was born, 1896 in Cleadon. Her father was Myles Meehan born 1872 at Cannery Hill and his father was Martin Meehan, born 1828 in Ireland (the name of the town is spelled three different ways on three censuses). Martin married Jane York(e) on 10th Feb 1855 and they had 4 children that I know of. Martin died 1902. Any information about the Meehans of Durham that may be connected would be welcomed. Willing to share information. Thanks.

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

UPWRIGHT or UPRIGHT - Cockerton
I am researching George UPWRIGHT or UPRIGHT who married Sarah PEACOCK. They were at Cockerton in the 1881 census.

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.