Alnwick - Eltis -Trainer (Nov 09 Red)
I am looking for birth, parents etc of my 2xgreat gr mother Elizabeth Eltis who was born in Northumberland, possibly in Alnwick c1813. On 31 December 1831 at parish church Alnwick, she married Francis Trainer, born Ireland. Believe some children may have been christened St Mary's Chapel [RC] Barliffgate Street, Alnwick, but no details yet. Any help appreciated. from Loris

Info On McLaughlan,s/Thompson,s (Jul 09 Red)
Looking for any help on the Family of Hugh P Mclaughlan(my G.Father)who married Barbara Thompson in early 1930,the children from the marriage were ERIC(my Father),Hugh,Shonna.I have found records of birth of my father in the district of Glendale (after this I hit a brick wall).No trace of any others.I known Granny Barbara lived in Newcastle in the 60,s,i think by then separated from granddad.

Jane Douglas (Jul 09 Green)
I am trying to find info on Jane Douglas,my great,great,great,grandmother.As far as i can make out,her last address was Narrowgate,Alnwick.1881. She was b 1801 and 80yrs old at the time of living in Alnwick,just wondering if any body could shed any light on where she moved to from here as i think she died around 1885.Any help would be of great value. Regards, Steve

HOGG/PURVIS (Jul 09 Red)
Seeking help trying to research Gt Grandparents Robert Hogg born Beadnell abt.1867 parents John Hogg and Isabella Purvis. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also does anyone know where the nearest shipping port would be for travel to Australia abt 1900'?

Bells of Alnwick (Apr 09 Green)
Looking for information on my grandfathers siblings. He was William Bell, son of Robert Bell, shoemaker and freeman of town. One brother was sent to Ohio, and an older half brother, Robert, became a doctor. I have a photo of the family taken about 1867. They were a large family,about 10 or 11 children

Bells of Alnwick (Mar 09 Red)
Hope somebody out there can help me trace information on WILLIAM BELL (1821-1888) a boot & shoemaker in Alnwick, who was also a Freeman of the town. Also his father ROBERT BELL (1774-1847) a currier/shoemaker of the town. I have quite a bit of information already but would love to expand on it, especially as I am visiting Alnwick in a couple of months time to follow in the footsteps of my forefathers! Many thanks, Chris

Douglas/Jobson (Mar 09 Green)
Johnathan hall Douglas b 1862 alnwick. parents James Douglas b 1817 Hesley hoist and Dorothy Jobson b 1824 Alnwick. Looking for any info on their marriage and Dorothy's family. Regards Jo

Louis John Angel Family (Jan 09 Red)
My grandfather was pork butcher in Alnwick from 1908-1911 (when he taken ill and died suddenly). His wife, Catherine, subsequently managed the butcher shop for a number of years, before marrying William Meech in 1918. My father (William Colin Angel)grew up and attended school there with his 3 sisters, before emigrating to Canada in the 1920s. I would be very happy if anyone reading this remembers anything of the family, the school the children attended, the butcher shop, etc.

Buglass/Watson (Jan 09 Red)
Looking for any information re Buglass or Watson in Alnwick. In particular John W Buglass. John Watson or Isabella Watson.

Andrew Clark (Nov 08 Red)
Looking for information about my uncle Andrew Clark b. 1897. He fought in WW1 and later ?married Dora (surname unknown) they lived for a while on Alnwick Moor and later on Clayport. I think there was a son but don't know his name or age. Andrew used to do window cleaning in the fifties. Any help appreciated