My elusive Crowther ancestor is George Edward born Apr 1854 . All we "know" is that he was born in Co. Durham ( from stories) . He was in the Garrison that came to Halifax in 1879-1881. It was said that he had become an orphan & a sister & brother were sent to Pennsylvania, USA & to Australia. We cannot seem to find anything else. I have tried to search records but I haven't had any luck. I will keep trying. Any help would be appreciated. Candace Boudreau , Nova Scotia, Canada----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 12:48 PM Subject: [CROWTHER] George Crowther born approx 1788 > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Crowther > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gVQ.2ACEB/165 > > Message Board Post: > > My great great great Grandfather is Charles Crowther, a coal miner, christened 25 Oct 1829 in Crigglestone. He was married to Sarah Ann and had children William (b1858), Albert (b1864), Arthur (b1867), Mary Ann (b1869), Clara (b1871), George (b1877), Alfred (b1880). Charles’ father was George Crowther, also coal miner, born approx 1788. George was married to Ann by 1851 but previously married to Nancy Jagger, I think. Georges children were Joseph (b1822), William (b1826), Charles (b1829), John (b1832), George (b1837). > > I believe Charles’ father George was born in Dewsbury. He was either christened on 24 Oct 1787 and his father was also George or christened on 24 March 1788 and his father was James. > > I would love to hear from you if you share this part of my family tree or can tell me more about Charles and George Crowther and their ancestors. > > > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx