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Haltwhistle 1670
- Haltwhistle
Would be delighted to receive any details of
Thomas Tallentyre Born Haltwhistle about 1670, Married Ann Bridon Haltwhistle 1697 in Haltwhistle
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MASON
- Haltwhistle
I am looking for any information on George Thomas Mason b.1876, Haltwhistle and his wife Julia Mason (nee. Pickett),b, 1880, Walker.
They married in 1907 in Haltwhistle, Their son (my Grandfather) Thomas Mason was born on the 12th July 1921 at Low Terrace,Lambley, Haltwhistle. Any information on other children or any living relatives would be appreciated.
thanks
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Murray's of Haltwhistle
- Haltwhistle
seeking info on George William and norah Emma (nee Taylor)Murray lived in Haltwhistle 1901 census had 2 sons and 1 daughter they may have more children of which I am not sure.
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haltwhistle 1859
- Haltwhistle
Anyone any info on John Heslop born 1859, went on to marry Elizabeth, live in Hunslet and then to Haverton Hill, Billingham.
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coulthard family
- Haltwhistle
1900-1907 Combe Hill, Haltwhistle;1890-1900 Harper Town and Shanters,Lambley. William was a coke drawer. Children George and Elizabeth 7 & 3 in 1901
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Thomas GLENWRIGHT Haltwhistle
- Haltwhistle
Thomas GLENWRIGHT bd.1785 Holy Cross mar.1756 Hannah BORROW bn.1722 Haltwhistle. Only one known child Elizabeth,she had illegitimate daughter Ann GLENWRIGHT bn 1784 mar.1808 Thomas ROBSON. Any help with this Family greatly appreciated.
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ROUTLEDGE
- Haltwhistle
Looking for ROUTLEDGES in Haltwhistle area. I have relatives who lived in Park Village and surrounding area. They then moved over to Newcastle upon Tyne areas - Heaton, Wallsend areas.
ROUTLEDGE, William Hutchinson
ROUTLEDGE, John Arthur
ROUTLEDGE, Sydney
ROUTLEDGE, Edith
ROUTLEDGE, Tommy
ROUTLEDGE, Jennie
ROUTLEDGE, Gladys
ROUTLEDGE, Willie
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watters
- Haltwhistle
Does anyone have any details of a Thomas Watters a farmer, who farmed at either West Holtbank or West Hotbank,I have been to West Hotbank and the present owner does not have any knowlage of the past owners. I cannot find a reference to West Holt bank but it is detailed in reference to a solicitors letter I have. Is there a particular 'land registry', that will have the info. on past owners of farms?.Also how do you find out which cemetry people are buried in the Haltwhistle area. Is there a central registy that can be consulted?
My wife and I have been up to Haltwhistle on a number of occations but do not get any nearer obtaining any information. I would be glad of any information anyone could pass on no matter how small a clue.
Regards John
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Havelock
- Haltwhistle
Looking for birth of Ridley Havelock c1662 who married a Mary ? Haltwhistle area
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William Johnson born 1810 Hexham
- Haltwhistle
William Johnson born 1810 Hexham married 1840 Haltwistle to Jane Snowball born 1809 Haltwistle.
Have been unable to find birth of son Edmund in Haltwistle or Weardale where they eventually settled.
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Hewitson's of Kellah near Haltwhistle
- Haltwhistle
Do you know anything about any Hewitson's from Kellah and surrounding villages in the mid 1800's onwards. My Great, great grandmother Ann Hewitson farmed in Kellah. Are you a Hewitson with any links to the area.
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Lee - Charlton
- Haltwhistle
Researching these persons in Whitchester/Haltwhistle my grandfater Thomas Charlton married Elizabeth the daughter of John Lee in the parish church in 1871 witnessed by John charlton & Elizabeth Bell I would appreciate hearing from anyone researching these families
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John Armstrong Haltwhistle
- Haltwhistle
My GG Grandfather John Armstrong married Mary Bowman At Brampton on 1st Dec 1867. Between 1871 and 1891 he appears on census at Gasworks Haltwhistle, where he was the manager.His children included Margaret Ann (m. Dixon), Deborah (m. Graham), John Joseph (m. Brown?), Marth Ethel (m.Scott), Lilly Townley (m. Milburn), Mabel (m. Armstrong), Maria (m. Hutton), Mary Elizabeth. John was born at Brampton about 1842. No fathers name appears on his marriage license.Any info about his mother or siblings would be appreciated
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Dixon Lambley Haltwhistle
- Haltwhistle
Great Great Grandfather William Dixon was born 1836/6 at Green Riggs Lambley nr Haltwhistle. His unmarried mother was Alice, the daughter of John Dixon & Jane(nee Huitson/ Hewetson)Unable to trace Alice after 1841 census, but can find no record of her death. Grateful for any info
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Polly Ernyn Nixon
- Haltwhistle
I am seeking information on Polly Ernyn Nixon born circa 3rd Qrt. 1882 in Haltwhistle. I think the Father was John Nixon Born Bellingham, Northumberland and the mother was Elizabeth (possibly nee Lamb). Family shown in Sunderland in 1901 Census but nothing before.
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Pattison/Pattinson, Haltwhistle
- Haltwhistle
Looking for Nicholas Pattison (or Pattinson) born Haltwhistle 1806/7. He married Hannah Gibson in Ovingham (NLD) in 1835. From then on we have loads of data but before 1835 we have nothing. Looking for data on his birth/baptism/parents.
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Annie Ridley
- Haltwhistle
I am looking for the Parents of Annie Ridley Born in Haltwhistle 1871. She married William Graham at Penrith in 1895 but already had a baby. Any information about Ridleys of Haltwhistle or surrounding area would be welcome.
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Blanchland Murder
- Haltwhistle
I an seeking information about Robert Snowball who was murdered Jan 1 1880 at Belmount Farm Blanchland. The family originated from Haltwhistle and I am trying to work out if he was the brother or cousin of my great grandfather
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Woodward/Thompson,Long
- Haltwhistle
Does anyone have information about a Maria Thompson who married a Joseph Woodward in 1896? I have details from that time and also on the Woodward family but can find no parents for Maria who I believe were Frank Thompson a miner and Sarah Long.Any clues would be appreciated.
Marleen
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Looking for
- Haltwhistle
My Father Edwin Smith Bowes left Haltwhistle to serve in the second world war. He had cousins by the name of Harrison
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Harbottle Castle 1569
- Harbottle
From Calendar of Cecil Papers Vol 1
Newcastle on Tyne page 399
1569/02/17 Sir John Forster to Sir Wm Cecil
... Has with no little trouble apprehended 10 of the principal
men of Riddesdale who have been "Aidors and Resettors of the
Rebels" whose names he sends herewith.Prays that her Majesty's
warrant may be directed to the Governor of the gaol at Durham
for the safekeeping of the prisoners,as the gaol at Newcastle
is too weak and too near the "Evell countries"
Asks Cecil to intercede with Her Majesty for 20 men to lie at
Harbottle,whom if her Majesty wil allow them 8d a day,he will
horse at his own expense. - Harbottle Castle 17th Feb
Encloses names of men.
Robert Hall of Muckerige Randy Hall of Colwelhill
John Hall called Anthones John Clement Hall of Burdope
George Aundersone of Davye Shell Roger Wanles of DurtesMychell Pott of Clennel Arche Don
George Topson Anthony Hall of Shaperton
3 pp
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Forster
- Harbottle
I have photos of portraits of "Lord Forster,of Annsley Hall, Notts", "daughter of Lord Forster" ( May be Sarah Harrison & she may be the wife of George Burder, dated 1781 . Another photo of a portrait is "Wife of Lord Forster, daughter of Lord Chatsworth". I don't know the dates of these pictures. They look about the 18th century. On the back they have written, "Ciskit, Littlethorpe, Wimbledon, S.W." I have a 1929 handwritten Burder Pedigree and several generations have Forster as a middle name.
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Chatto,Craig
- Harbottle
Mary Chatto b. Harbottle 1802 married Francis Craig b. Preston,Tyneside 1808. Mary`s Grandmother was Mary Orpeth b.1731 at Rothbury.
Francis father was Andrew Craig, mother Ann Nixon.
Brothers of Francis were, Andrew, Charles, George and Samuel who was a cabinet maker.
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Bell
- Harlow Hill
I wonder if anybody can give me information about the following who lived at Harlow Hill in 1881. Jacob Bell born 1847, his wife Annie Atkinson, born 1849, Mary Jane born 1872, died 1883, Margaret Ann born 1873, William born 1874 died 1950, Mary Jane born 1884 died 1884 & John Thomas born 1885 died 1966 in Haltwistle.
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Robson Winship
- Harlow Hill
I am researching the ROBSON family who lived at Harlow Hill - in particular William ROBSON who married Ann WINSHIP in Ovingham in 1839 and their two daughters Margaret and Sarah. This family emmigrated to Australia in 1857.
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SNOWBALL Family of Harlow Hill
- Harlow Hill
I'm trying to trace my direct line descendant, George Snowball. He was born in 1758 and married Mary Laidler (perhaps Laidlar) in Ovingham in 1786. They lived in Harlow Hill, Northumberland up until George's death in 1824. I cannot get back any further and much of my family history research has drawn a blank to the origins of George and his parents. Any help greatly appreciated.
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Henry Atkinson
- Hartburn
Seeking information regarding Henry Atkinson, a native of Northumberland, living in the neighbourhood of Hartburn. He was a fiddle player and compiler of tunes in manuscript form. One manuscript dates from 1694. It is possible he was resident in Kington near Thornbury, Gloucestershire sometime around 1736 when he may have dedicated a music manuscript to John & Mary Thurston as a wedding present. Any information would be most welcome.
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HINDMARSH
- Hartburn
Interested in any HINDMARSH entries, particularly Catherine, born 1795
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Fenwick
- Hartburn
Interested in all FENWICKS from this area particularly Joseph born 1786.
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Robert John Morrison
- Hartburn
I am looking for my grandfathers - father and family - Robert John married Mary Jane Oliver in 1894 She Mary Jane came from West Bolam Farm her father was George Oliver and Robert John's father was George Morrison he George Morrison was a policeman in Northumberland and died before Robert John was married. the family member that are at this village after this date are Jane 3 Elizabth 5 Peggie 2 and George 2moths -- Please can anyone tell me if there are still family living in Hartburn Northumberland.
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Mary Jane Oliver
- Hartburn
I am looking for Mary Jane Oliver grandmother and I am looking for my grandfathers - father and family - Robert John married Mary Jane Oliver in 1894 She Mary Jane came from West Bolam Farm her father was George Oliver and Robert John's father was George Morrison he George Morrison was a policeman in Northumberland and died before Robert John was married. the family member that are at this village after this date are Jane 3 Elizabth 5 Peggie 2 and George 2moths -- Please can anyone tell me if there are still family living in Hartburn Northumberland.
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Margaret Atkinson
- Hartburn
Born in Hartburn christened in 1795 she married Pearson Black in 1818. They lived in Felton before going to live on Meldon Park Estate.They had 3 children Joseph born 1826, Ann born 1828 and Jacob born 1836.
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PURVIS
- Hartburn
I have as far back as William PURVIS (c1730) married Ann WILKINSON (c1735) may have moved to Eglingham. Any further info?
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Haugh Head
- Haugh Head
Haugh Head is a tiny place with a rushing stream. It also has a signal box and a railway station platform. My Huggan family lived here in 1851, and I wondered how he found enough work as a carpenter Joiner in the area, over ten years. He was James Huggan born 1808/9 in Roxburgh in Scotland. His wife was Jane Conquergood, with children Andrew, Isabella,Agnes, Jane and Margaret
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John Snowball
- Haydon Bridge
I am looking for any info on my GGGG Grandfather I am guessing he was born around 1799 his son Joseph was born in Haydon Bridge so again I am guessing he come form that area,I am looking for a marriage and anymore children to John snowball.
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Elizabeth Ray (Reay/ Wreay/ Wray)
- Haydon Bridge
Can anyone assist me with any further information regarding my GGGGG grand mother Elizabeth Ray, in some documents spelt Reay, Wreay or Wray.
Elizabeth arrived in Australia in 1824 aboard the 'Brothers'. She was christened 17 November 1805 at Heydon Bridge, Northumberland, England. Her parents were David and Elizabeth (Lilly)(nee Gregg) Ray. David and Elizabeth were married 29 May 1800 Nicol Forest Cumberland, England.
Elizabeth married William Smith Grose in 1826 at St Johns Church of England, Parramatta NSW Australia in the presence of William Danally and Sarah Bardsley. It is possible that Sarah may have been a cousin to Elizabeth.
Did Elizabeth have any other siblings, are there any distant relations still in the UK?
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south side
- Haydon Bridge
looking for info regarding south side haydon bridge. is it still there? in 1871 my great grandfather lived there with his parents, alexander and elizabeth cummings (irish catholics) and his brothers. would appreciate any info at all
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Jacob Ritson
- Haydon Bridge
I have some information on Jacob Ritson, stonemason and railway contractor, born Allendale 1795, died Hexham District and his wife Isabella Rowell also of Allendale.
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Spark Family
- Haydon Bridge
Has anyone information regarding Spark marriages taking place in the districts of Haydon Bridge,Hexham,Haltwhistle and Alston Cumbria
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TOPPING'S FROM HAYDON BRIDGE/ WARDEN
- Haydon Bridge
I am currently searching the Topping branch of my family tree and have got back to John Topping who was born in 1811 in Haydon Bridge. He had a wife called Elizabeth who was born in 1805. They, and there son Henry (born 1839), seemed to have lived in Warden for a while. Henry then moved to Gateshead.
If anyone knows anything about John, Elizabeth or Henry during there time in Haydon Bridge and Warden I would be ever so grateful.
Thanks
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Jacob Hedley
- Hazlerigg
I look for any info on Jacob & Margaret Hedley.
And 4 of there 5 Children, John 1887, Barbara 1889, Norman 1893, Robert 1895. they are the parents and Sibling of Elizabeth, my Grma.
Sheila.
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newbury
- Heaton
looking for any information on Francis Newbury. He was a train driver from Hull based at Heaton Junction. Prior to living in Heaton he lived at Sherrif Hill in Gateshead.3 children Frank Betty Graham Betty died when she was 10, He drove many famous trains inc Flying Scotsman. Any info Please help
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ROBSON
- Heaton
William Ford Robson s/o Edward & Elizabeth Rawlings.
Lived in Heaton (Heatons Farm) in 1843
traced from 1875 onwards; Looking for family pre 1875. known family; brother Edward.
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Looking for connections to Bryan family
- Heaton
John Bryan and his family (daughter named Morna in particular) lived at 30 First Avenue, Heaton, from about 1910 for the next 50+ years. Some neighbors for an extended portion of that time were surnamed Swift. Looking for any connections to either family or neighborhood.
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George Frederick Thompson
- Heaton
George Frederick Thompson 168 Bolingbrooke street Heaton married Nora May Soutar 1943 St. Silas. He was a fitter. Any information on him or his wife who also lived at this address would be great.
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