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Solomon Strolger - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
Solomon had daughters Elizabeth (1728 - 1814) she married John Temperley and left her estate to Nicholas Temperley who was a sugar merchant and became a magistrate. Monica Strolger married Robert Bell in 1765 perhaps at St John's Church. There were three unmarried daughters Mary (1740) Isabella (1735-c1800) and Julia (died c 1802). I think all five daughters were christened at St. John's Church (at the corner of westgate and Grainger St.)
Monica was my gggg grandmother and I'd love to find out anything about the family. Please can you help?
Family Surnames: Strolger Temperley
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Brown - Newcastle - Denmark - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
Hi, just started researching the family history on my mothers side, seeking to find some information on our english family roots. My grandmother Maisie Brown was born in Newcastle upon Tyne the 6th November 1922. All we know is that her father's name was Albert Brown and he lived 11. Thirlwell Road Gateshead 8 until the 1970's. He was maried to Florence Brown (b. O'Neill)and they also had a son named joseph. Albert Brown was a coalminer. My grandmother Maisie Brown married Richard Johannes Nielsen the 13th October 1943 in England, a sailor. Wishing for a better life my grandmother left England and tried to start a new life in Denmark. She died of the deadly disease Huntinton's chorea in 1970. During the years she never spoke to her daughters and sons of her relatives or family background in England, thus we know very little. We know that Maisie had a cousin named Winifred and my mother Florence Nielsen was also told as a child that Maisie had about 14 cousins in England. My mother will be 60 the 23th of August and I hope to find some information to give her on her day, I know that she will be so happy for this. I would be very grateful for any usefull information. So please send me a mail if you are able to find some information on my grandmother, her father and mother or other relatives. This would be fantastic, something to tell our children.
Family Surnames: Brown
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Tilley's Cafe in Newcastle - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
Seeking anybody who has dined there or knows anything about 'Tilley's Cafe'on Blackett Street, Newcastle? I'm interested in finding out anything about Tilley's such as who owned the cafe, the colour of the decor, and if possible I would like a copy of the menu and pictures of the cafe itself inside and outside; and the date it closed or any newspaper clippings. Will be much appreciated for any help anyone can give me.
Amanda (from Australia)
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THOMAS WALLS SIMPSON (great grandfather) - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
HELP! Having difficulty finding connections to my Thomas Walls Simpson line (at least three generations, that we know of, used the exact name). Connected names also include Mair. Newcastle/Northumberland. KNOWN descendents now in Cumbria and Canada. Anyone else out there think they may be connected? Love to hear from you.
Family Surnames: Simpson, Walls, Mair
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URWIN, Dixon - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
Tracing the family of Nicholas Urwin and Isabella (Dixon) Urwin who married in St Andrew Church New castle in 1810. Children: Alice, William, Isabella, James Dixon, Mary,Thomas, Isabella, Margaret, Thomas and John - all christened in All Saints Church Newcastle between 1812 and 1827, Any information appreciated.
Family Surnames: Urwin, Dixon
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Newcastle - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
Catherine Charlton Penny married Charles Clive Reed in 1915 in Newcastle. Their only son, also Charles Clive Reed, was born Gateshead 1916. There were also 2 sisters called Joyce and Catherine, both of whom emigrated to Canada, presumably after WW2. Catherine married a Polish man called Peter Litwiniuk(?) and lived in Teeswater, Ontario.
Family Surnames: Penny Reed Charlton
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Absalom Furniss - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
Does anyone have any information about Absalom Furniss, Builder. (Could also be Abraham/Furness).His daughter Martha married Thomas Hetherington in 1870 at Newcastle. Apart from this he doesn't seem to exist at all as I can't find any birth or death nor any mention on a census. I am really stuck and would appreciate any help. Thanks.
Family Surnames: Furniss, Furness, Hetherington.
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Moore/Taylor - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
Thomas Moore m Mary Jane taylor Hexham.Son Thomas b1880 was a bare-knuckle boxer. In 1901 they were in Elswick Newcastle withMary Elizabeth, John W (1883) Ralph (1885) and Lizzie (1888) In the 1950's Lizzie was living in Scotswood Road. Thomas 1880 was my grandad. Anybody with contacts I would love to hear from you. Ann.
Family Surnames: Moore/Taylor
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Quinn, Hicks - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
Quinn Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland
I am trying to find information on Mary Ann Quinn born abt 1843 St John, Northamptonshire, England who married Isaac Hicks b abt 1833. I believe they may have had at least 3 children - possibly more: Twins Mary Ellen & Sarah Jane b 1868 and Edward Trevellick b abt 1867. It was the second marriage for Isaac his first wife being Mary Ann Hicks b 1834 d 1862. There were three children from the first marriage one of them being my ggrandfather. I am trying to find any information I can regarding the second marriage. Isaac was lost at sea in 1877. If anyone could help I would be grateful. Aileen
Family Surnames: Quinn, Hicks
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Nevin (origin Belfast) - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
Researching family history. Info.sought on descendants of William and Margaret Nevin who left Belfast arond 1890 and settled in Byker, Newcastle on Tyne.According to census papers they had five daughters and two sons.I do not know the married names of the daughters but have a photograph of Peggy's son, Frank who served in the Transjordan Frontier Force until it was disbanded around 1948.Peggy and another sister visited my aunt in Belfast during the 1950's.
Family Surnames: Nevin
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Arnison - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
I am part of the Friends of Jesmond Old Cemetery In Jesmond Newcastle Upon Tyne. We are trying to restore the graves etc back to its original status. part of this includes clearing the graves. I have come across a grave in teh name of Arnison Joseph S Arnison dies July 15th 1892 aged 72years his wife Isabella Arnison died 13th June 1890 aged 61years their son Ralph Naters died 13th Feb 1867 aged 18 months. They lived in Sandyford House Newcastle on Tyne. Any information would be gratefully received to add to the history we are trying to build up.
Regards
Alison
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Higney-Henderson - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
I am looking for anyone connected to my grandmother Elizabeth Agnus Higney born Glasgow in 1880. Her mother was Rachel (Boyle b Irland 1853) Father Peter Higney b Ireland. Peter Higney died 1881 in Newcastle -on-tyne. 1891 Census shows her living with Alexander Henderson with Elizabeth, Thomas ,Ann and .Aleaxander
Elizabeths brother Patrick, Peter and James where in an institution working as Shoemakers.
Family Surnames: Higney, Henderson
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Croydon Hotel - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
Can anyone enlighten me as to where the Croydon Hotel was in 1939 I have reason to believe my mam and dad had there wedding reception there. Can't find any info on it and I am supposing it is now gone and been replaced but would like to know where it was.
Maureen
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Robert C Noble - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
Hi,
I am looking for any information on a Robert Campbell Noble and his family.
Born approx 1912 mothers maiden name Nixon. Married either a Ms Tripp or Ms Branton.
Any help greatly appreciated
Thank tou
Family Surnames: Noble
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Atkinson family - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
The ATKINSONS apparently moved to Dublin from Newcastle, Northumberland in about 1642.
Have a death registered in North Dublin city for Robert Atkinson (WIDOWER), who died 23rd January 1879, who was a Surgeon at time of death.
Any information greatly appreciated, thanks
Family Surnames: Atkinson
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Westgarth family of St Anthonys - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
Looking for any info on my great grandfather's family WESTGARTH 1800+ Lived in St Anthonys Walker. He owned water boats on the River Tyne, had 7 children, last 2 girls Jean who remained unmarried and was a teacher at st Anthonys school. Youngest (My Grandmother) Isabella born 5/5/1882 who married William Buchanan 14/2/1912 Weslyan Chapel St Anthonys
I think my great Grandfather was a spiritualist and may have been married to an Agnes Binney. but that could have been the mother of William Buchanan (my Grandfather) info so far not very clear regarding both families
Family Surnames: Westgarth
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Bell Stot Blakey Stormont - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
I am searching for information on the Descendants of Thomas Bell (1785 - 1860) who was a land agent /surveyor for the Dukes of Northumberland they were originally from Knaresdale and then in Newcastle
His youngest son Charles Henry went to live in Scotland on the banks of Loch Awe at Braevalliach, his son Thomas Bell went to Thorngrafton, Bardon Mill, Northumberland Thomas' son Angus Bell went to Granton, Moffat , Dumfriesshire then to Midsheils, Hawick, Roxburghshire
To date I have 2000 + names in my family tree and these are some of the related ones
Family Surnames: Bell, Stot, Blakey, Stormont
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Newcastle Upon Tyne, Robertson family - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
My Grandma was one of thirteen children born to Daniel and Sarah (nee Williams.) They settled in Newcastle upon Tyne. Her Grandparents on her mothers side lived in Barrow in Furness, and Daniel came from Greenock in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Daniel was a ships plumber.Two of the thirteen children died in infancy.Daniels' parents were John Robertson and Elizabeth (nee smith) and Sarahs' parents were William Williams and Sarah (nee Bayliss) who came from Halesowen Worcestershire. Any information or connections welcome.
Family Surnames: Robertson, Williams, Bayliss, Smith, Johnson, Stanley
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Wood, James, John and Thomas - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
looking for anyone who knows information about the Wood brothers, James, John and Thomas. James and John served in the Royal Navy in WWI. James married Dorothy Winifred Rice had a son Kenneth 1922 in Elswick. They immigrated to USA. Thomas had a wife and daughter and moved to Australia I believe.
Family Surnames: Wood, Rice
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Green Court - John Moore - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
I am trying to find any information at all about the owner of a book inscribed John W Moore Green Court June 1841.
As I am from outside the region, I would be very grateful if anyone could look up the entries for green Court in the !841 and 1851 census and give me any information about the buildings and households and families living there. Many thanks!
Family Surnames: Moore
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John Vipond - Elizabeth Jobling -Elizabeth Fairbairn - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
I am trying to find information regarding the parents and family of John Vipond born about 1799 either in Northumberland or possibly Cumberland. He married his first wife, Elizabeth Jobling in the All Saints area of Newcastle upon Tyne on 12th March 1820. Afer Elizabeth died he married Elizabeth Fairbairn also in Newcastle. John died about 1859.
Any info would be very much appreciated.
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Marshall / Pringle Necastle upon Tyne - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
Hi I am looking for my brother who was adopted in the 1980's I think it would have been about 1983/1984 but I am not 100 per cent sure. His father is Called Hylton Marshall (who is also my father) and his mother I believe was called Jackie Pringle they lived in the West end Of Newcastle upon Tyne(Elswick). I have one photograph of him and on it he is about 6months old with very blonde fair hair and blue eyes and was called Micheal. I believe when he got adopted it was to a family in Hartlepool who were well off with thier own business. Any information about any three of them would be really helpfull as i have been looking now for nearly 3 years and have not found any information out so far not even birth records as apparantly there is none with his name on. Many Thanks
Family Surnames: Marshall Pringle
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Jane MASSEY - Robert MASSEY & Katherine FEE, plus Adam James WRIGHT - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
I'm Looking for information on my Grand Mother - Jane MASSEY 1886 she was born at Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, her marriage certificate says that her father is Robert MASSEY & mother is Katherine FEE. The family left England and arrived in Western Australia, Australia. Jane MASSEY married in Western Australia on 25th March 1907 to Adam James WRIGHT born: 23 Aug 1874 Nerring, Victoria, Australia to Alexander Taylor WRIGHT (1836 -Durris, Scotland)& Margaret ROBINSON (1838 - Banagher, Londonderry, Ireland) (Married 02 Feb. 1863 - Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia)Jane MASSEY & Adam James WRIGHT have Adeline Matha May WRIGHT 18 May 1905 Subiaco WA Aust, Vincent WRIGHT 28 Aug 1906 Subiaco WA Aust, Andrew James WRIGHT 22 Sept 1908 Sandstone WA Aust, Arthur Adam WRIGHT (MY FATHER) 01 Dec 1910 Sandstone WA Australia, Katherine Margaret WRIGHT 02 Dec 1913 Balgownie, New South Wales, Australia, Florence Jane WRIGHT 1915 Ourimbah, New South Wales, Australia, & Douglas Edmund WRIGHT 16 May 1921 Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
Family Surnames: Massey, Fee, Wright
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Griffies Family Westgate Newcastle - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
I am looking for information on William Griffies who married Ann Wootton in B'ham 1836. His occup was cut nail maker and he was born in St Lukes London. William and Ann's children are Mary J b 1845 NWC, Amelia or Ann C b 1850 NWC, Maria 1853 NWC and Thomas b 1860 Gateshead. Thomas Griffies mrd twice, his first wife was Jane Ann Davison who died age 26 and was mother of Amy Griffies. His second wife was Mary Craighill 1892 Gateshead. Any information would be much appreciated.
Family Surnames: Griffies, Wootton, Davison, Craighill
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Thomas Varley and Margaret Stagg - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
Thomas Varley, b. 24th April 1810, first son of John Varley of Derbyshire and Jane nee Stephenson, married Margaret Stagg, b.c.1812 in Duddingston, Scotland on 7th Jan 1839 at All Saints, Newcastle upon Tyne. They had children, Elizabeth,b.c.1835, John,b.c.1838, Isabella,b.c.1841, Margaret,b.c.1843, Thomas,b.c.1847, and Jane,b.c.1880. Jane married Francis Lynch, Isabella was my g.g. grandmother.
Family Surnames: Varley, Stagg, Lynch
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Haggerstone - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
I'm trying to find out more about my paternal grandfather, Albert Moore Haggerstone who was born in Newcastle ca. 1901-1910(?). He was a merchant seaman. He later married and emigrated to Vancouver, BC, Canada with Linda Grace Bowles from Birmingham. There, they had one son, Kenneth (my father), in 1934(?) and later divorced. He was subsequently re-married, to a woman named Marie, but I know nothing about her. Thank you for your help.
Family Surnames: Haggerstone, Bowles
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Robinson,Darvill - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
Looking for information on Albert Alexandroff Robinson b 1848 d 1909 in Ayr and his wife Clarissa nee Darvill b 1852 in Hathersage, Derbyshire, died 1925 in Newcastle. Seven children in 1901 census, Walter 1877, Clarissa 1880 (my grandmother), Ellen 1881, Lillian 1885, Beatrice 1887, May 1889 and Elsie 1891.
Anyone with knowledge of this family, who we believe settled in the Newcastle area, would be appreciated. Thanks, Reg in New Zealand.
Family Surnames: Robinson, Darvill
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Dennis Todd - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
Hi I need help tracing my grandfather I Know his name was Dennis Todd. I am not sure where he was from originally but i know he lived in the West end of Newcastle as he was with my nana for a while and had two children with her these are called Hyton marshall and Janet Marshall. I know he was quite a character and was friends with some of the big names. He left the west end and moved to London I think around 1989 or later since then I know he passed away but im sure he must of had family down London.
Any information greatly appreciated.
Many Thanks
Family Surnames: Todd
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Grace, Edward Nathaniel - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
Looking for family members of Edward Nathaniel Grace, who was sherriff of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1854 and Lord Mayor in 1856. He was my Great, Great Grandfather and as far as we know he did have brothers. His son John and grandson Norman Charles moved to Canada around 1900 to Sault St. Marie, Ontario. Would appreciate any information on any family member.
Family Surnames: Grace
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Alfie and Leonard Sharman - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
Hi My father is trying to contact the above who are his half brothers. Their mothers name is Edith and they were born approx 1950/51 their mother died in 1952. They were born in the South Benwell area of newcastle but my father believes that when the mother died they were put into care. Thanks
Family Surnames: Sharman
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armstrong - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
I am trying to find out more about my g/g/grandmother Eleanor Armstrong born 1818 in Newcastle, but married and died in London. on her marriage cert she states her father as being Alexander Armstrong a lawyer, her mother may be Mary. I keep hitting brick walls - can anyone help.
Thank you.
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Looking for HAWKES family - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
My great grandfather James Symonds Hawkes (father Henry Mason Hawkes) came we think from Newcastle Upon Tyne (or sailed from near there) to Australia. We would like to trace his British links as we have all the Australian history from when James arrived in Australia.
Family Surnames: Hawkes
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Roseden family - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
Looking for any information on the Roseden surname. We have traced back to a John Roseden who was born in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in 1795 who subsequently moved to Preston. Any information will be greatly received.
Family Surnames: Roseden
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Crowden - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
George William Crowden married Jane McCarthy in Rochford in 1902 and moved with her to Newcastle where they had 2 children in 1911: Cuthbert and Margaret. They lived in Cherryburn Gardens, Fenham.
Family Surnames: Crowden
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Miller - John possibly known as Jack - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
Hi,I am trying to find descendents (in any!) of John/Jack Miller (born in Winship Tce, Newcastle upon Tyne,April 1913) or what happened to him after he disappeared into the sunset. It is unlikely, but he may still be alive! He may have married a lady called Alice. He was the brother of my late father Roy Miller jr and Edna (nee Miller,). His parents were Roy Miller (sr)born 1892 and Margaret Welsh who were married in 1912. Sadly Margaret died in 1924 and I understand the family had a hard time because of the poverty in Tyneside after WW1. Any info would very much be appreciated. Thanks Mandy
Family Surnames: Miller
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Joseph or William Frear - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
Hi, I am searching for family roots. Maybe you can help. My grandmother's side family name was Frear...and from what I can piece together, the family name was "Frere" (changed to "Frear" in England) and were Huguenots from France that went to England, then to Quebec, Canada, then to New York. As far back as I can go is a Joseph Frear that was born in England (don't know which city) on April 2, 1777. Married to Eleeanor Lee and had a son, William Frear who was born in New Castle Upon Tyne on august 1, 1816. He is the one that emigrated to Quebec, but not before marrying Deborah Ann Davis. If you think you may be able to help in my search, I would appreciate it. I am hoping to trace the ancestry back to France.
Family Surnames: Frear, Frere
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john nixon - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
looking for anyone who knew john nixon. He would have been born around 1925 not sure if he was from benwell newcastle upon tyne. my mother in laws birth father. his daughter born 1951 is my mother in law she called diana and her mother was dorothy thirkle of north shields. they lived on st johns road benwell for a very short time. dorothy went back to her parents cause of lack of money in those days. please reply if you have any information. thanks
Family Surnames: Nixon
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ancestors - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
looking for ancestors with the following surnames wilson they had a poulters shop in nun street newcastle late 1880s, robson thomas worked at elswick works father was a stationmaster at stocksfield family also had a farm. family legend says a wilson played for newcastle united
Family Surnames: Wilson Robson
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KELLELY/KELLY - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
LOOKING FOR ANCESTORS OF THE KELLY/KELLEY FAMILY BORN AND RAISED IN BIGGIS MAIN NORTHUMBERLAND / NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE IN THE 1800''S AND UP TILL 1901 WHICH IS MY LAST KNOWN RELATIVES OF MY GRANDMOTHER DINAH RENDLE KELLEY HER SIBLINGS WERE JOHN HENRY FLORA NELLIE AND ROBERT. ROBERT EMIGRATED TO CANADA. BUT THERE ARE HUGE GAPS IN MY TREE TO THE ABOVE AND THEIR AUNTS AND UNCLES CAN ANY ONE HELP.
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Hannah Sylvia Frame, 1891, Newcastle upon Tyne - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
I have a portrait photo of my grandmother Hannah Frame, who was a domestic maid in Gosforth, and one of her brother George Gardner Frame. I wish to communicate with Frames who have information or photos of this period to add to the family tree and to confirm the authenticity of my photos. Are there Frames in Newcastle who have a tree or a photo history of the family ? My Frame tree goes back to 1578 and I will be very willing to exchange information.
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Nixon Warneford alderson - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
HI im looking for a joseph nixon (father john nixon) he married a lilian warneford alderson in 1930 ish in newcastle upon tyne
they lived in the benwell/scotts gate. lilians father was an edward warneford alderson, joseph had a brother ronnie nixon i think he married some one cald alma and mover to manchester
lillian later devorced and moved away to london nw area.
Family Surnames: Nixon, Warneford, Alderson
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Jarvis/Rowntree Families - (Newcastle upon Tyne - Northumberland)
Any info on Elizabeth Ann Jarvis b1884, bap.All Saints Church, and her family. They lived somewhere on the quayside, her father may have been a keelman or similar and may have originated from Scotland.
She married James Rowntree about 1900 and subsequently had 6 children. James died in WW1 but this has only recently been discovered. Any info on his family would be appreciated.
Family Surnames: Jarvis, Rowntree
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