I know about the various naming conventions when it comes to naming a child, but I wonder whether anyone has come across an instance where it appears a son may have be assigned the same three given names as his father? The person in question (and I think I should add I'm still researching) is one Robert Paxton Green Ackroyd. He was born around 1783 and there appears to have been a baptism at St Andrew's Church in Newcastle on 23 February 1783. Now, from what I have found out so far, he had a son who I first thought had been called Robert Paxton Ackroyd, born about 1817 in Durham. However, it is beginning to look as though this son was also called Robert Paxton Green Ackroyd. It would help to know if this is highly unusual, or whether other listers have come across such instances of the passing on of identical given names to the power of three! I personally have not come across this before and it has certainly had me scratching my head this last week or two as I have tried to unravel the puzzle. Regards... David Allan.

Hello List Members, Doing some research recently relating to my NBL-County Durham ancestors & their extended families has led me from one web site to another. The links below will take you to two that were new to me, perhaps to you, and although I did not find any of my STRAUGHAN, BELL, BURDESS family I found the web sites interesting and well constructed. I hope these are of interest to some others: http://www.stmaryschurchheworth.com/ and http://www.tynesidegravematters.com/ Best wishes, Bette

Good site for the Hearth Tax Index in 1666 http://www.hearthtax.org.uk/communities/durham/ June

I want to thank the posters who tried to help me figure out the delay in getting a certificate dated 1848 from the GRO. I finally received it yesterday and am happy. Now I have to figure out if this JOHN JONES a Clothier, is my John Jones" His daughter (I think) Margaret Jones married an Irishman PATRICK WOODS and they lived up in the Consett area. I have a lot of info from there but nada from Knaresboro as yet. Thanks again to Ian, Janis and Nivard for all the suggestions. If any kind soul has any ideas on why people would leave Knaresboro and go up about 100 miles and start a family maybe they could chime in. Thanks again.

Thanks Stan - you always have the answer! Ann -----Original Message----- From: dur-nbl-request <dur-nbl-request@rootsweb.com> To: dur-nbl <dur-nbl@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 3:37 Subject: DUR-NBL Digest, Vol 6, Issue 13 Administrivia: To unsubscribe from DUR-NBL-D, send a message to DUR-NBL-D-request@rootsweb.com that contains in the body of the message the command unsubscribe and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. To contact the DUR-NBL-D list administrator, send mail to DUR-NBL-admin@rootsweb.com. Today's Topics: 1. Dean Bank (Heather Old) 2. Re: DUR-NBL Digest, Vol 6, Issue 12 (Ann) 3. Re: DUR-NBL Digest, Vol 6, Issue 12 (Stan Mapstone) Attached Message From: Heather Old <oldscottiedogs@yahoo.co.nz> To: DUR-NBL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [DUR-NBL] Dean Bank Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 00:18:28 -0800 (PST) Many thanks to Tim and Dawn for their help.Not sure that the carving of Thomas of Blaydon,is of the Thomas Forster in our family or not. Thanks to you both for answering. Heather NZ Attached Message From: Ann <annathamble@aol.com> To: dur-nbl@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [DUR-NBL] DUR-NBL Digest, Vol 6, Issue 12 Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 10:45:46 -0500 (EST) Hello everyone, Does anyone know (Stan always knows!) when we can expect to see the unredacted 1911 census. (I learnt that word whilst reading about MP's expenses.) There is still a blank over the disabilities list on the R of the census sheets! It is 2011 after all. Ann Attached Message From: Stan Mapstone <stanmapstone@gmail.com> To: Ann <annathamble@aol.com> CC: dur-nbl@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [DUR-NBL] DUR-NBL Digest, Vol 6, Issue 12 Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2011 16:08:43 +0000 HI Ann The 1911 census information will be released in full on 3 January, 2012 Stan On 1 February 2011 15:45, Ann <annathamble@aol.com> wrote: > Hello everyone, > Does anyone know (Stan always knows!) when we can expect to see the unredacted 1911 census. (I learnt that word whilst reading about MP's expenses.) > There is still a blank over the disabilities list on the R of the census sheets! It is 2011 after all. > Ann > > ==== DUR-NBL Mailing List ==== > To Post a message to this list send it to, > DUR-NBL-L@rootsweb.com > > ==== DUR-NBL Mailing List ==== > List Web Page > http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/durhamgenealogy/index.phtml > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DUR-NBL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > To contact the DUR-NBL list administrator, send an email to DUR-NBL-admin@rootsweb.com. To post a message to the DUR-NBL mailing list, send an email to DUR-NBL@rootsweb.com. __________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DUR-NBL-request@rootsweb.com with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the email with no additional text.

HI Ann The 1911 census information will be released in full on 3 January, 2012 Stan On 1 February 2011 15:45, Ann <annathamble@aol.com> wrote: > Hello everyone, > Does anyone know (Stan always knows!) when we can expect to see the unredacted 1911 census.   (I learnt that word whilst reading about MP's expenses.) > There is still a blank over the disabilities list on the R of the census sheets!    It is 2011 after all. > Ann > >  ==== DUR-NBL Mailing List ==== > To Post a message to this list send it to, > DUR-NBL-L@rootsweb.com > > ==== DUR-NBL Mailing List ==== > List Web Page > http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/durhamgenealogy/index.phtml > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DUR-NBL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

-----Original Message----- From: Chris Thompson [mailto:chris.t1@bigpond.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 1:15 PM To: 'dur-nbl@rootsweb.com' Subject: Henry WINTER Good afternoon, I believe an incomplete message was previous sent. - sorry I am researching the family of Henry WINTER B. abt. 1854 Heworth, Durham. He married Barbara Ann BELL June qrt. 1881 His children were Thomas b. abt. 1888 Alfred b. abt 1890 Jane b. abt. 1894 Henry's parents were Henry WINTER and Jane BEWICK who married 14 March 1853. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Chris T. Western Australia

Good afternoon, I am researching the family of Henry WINTER B. abt. 1854 Heworth, Durham. He married Barbara Ann BELL June qrt. 1881 Henry's parents were Henry WINTER and Jane BEWICK who married 14 March 1853

Hello everyone, Does anyone know (Stan always knows!) when we can expect to see the unredacted 1911 census. (I learnt that word whilst reading about MP's expenses.) There is still a blank over the disabilities list on the R of the census sheets! It is 2011 after all. Ann

Many thanks to Tim and Dawn for their help.Not sure that the carving of Thomas of Blaydon,is of the Thomas Forster in our family or not. Thanks to you both for answering. Heather NZ

Are you sure this is not meant to be Deanwell, in county Durham? Durham is the only county that is called County Durham in England I believe, unlike the US. A local will be able to tell you more when they get up! Dawn (Melbourne Australia - it is now 1.45pm but only 2.45am in England.) -----Original Message----- From: dur-nbl-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:dur-nbl-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Heather Old Sent: Monday, 31 January 2011 8:36 AM To: DUR-NBL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [DUR-NBL] Deanwell Durham Please can anyone help? Is Deanwell Durham (1860s)any where near Blaydon? Many thanks Heather NZ ==== DUR-NBL Mailing List ==== To Post a message to this list send it to, DUR-NBL-L@rootsweb.com ==== DUR-NBL Mailing List ==== List Web Page http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/durhamgenealogy/index.phtml ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DUR-NBL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5832 (20110130) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5832 (20110130) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com

The question that I had really intended to ask was "What is your evidence that Deanwell has ever existed ?" Cheers, Tim S. ----- Original Message ----- From: Tim Sewell To: DUR-NBL-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 11:49 AM Subject: [family] [DUR-NBL] Re Deanwell Durham Heather, I cannot find any reference to Deanwell anywhere in the UK, other than a farm near Salisbury of that name. What is your evidence that it exists? Cheers, Tim S ----- Original Message ----- From: Heather Old To: DUR-NBL-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 8:36 AM Subject: [genealogy] [DUR-NBL] Deanwell Durham Please can anyone help? Is Deanwell Durham (1860s)any where near Blaydon? Many thanks Heather NZ ==== DUR-NBL Mailing List ==== To Post a message to this list send it to, DUR-NBL-L@rootsweb.com ==== DUR-NBL Mailing List ==== List Web Page http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/durhamgenealogy/index.phtml ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DUR-NBL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ==== DUR-NBL Mailing List ==== To Post a message to this list send it to, DUR-NBL-L@rootsweb.com ==== DUR-NBL Mailing List ==== List Web Page http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/durhamgenealogy/index.phtml ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DUR-NBL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Heather, I cannot find any reference to Deanwell anywhere in the UK, other than a farm near Salisbury of that name. What is your evidence that it exists? Cheers, Tim S ----- Original Message ----- From: Heather Old To: DUR-NBL-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 8:36 AM Subject: [genealogy] [DUR-NBL] Deanwell Durham Please can anyone help? Is Deanwell Durham (1860s)any where near Blaydon? Many thanks Heather NZ ==== DUR-NBL Mailing List ==== To Post a message to this list send it to, DUR-NBL-L@rootsweb.com ==== DUR-NBL Mailing List ==== List Web Page http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/durhamgenealogy/index.phtml ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DUR-NBL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Just to confirm that there is no place called Deanwell, or Dean Well, in the Durham Record Office publication "Durham Places in the Mid-nineteenth Century" Stan On 31 January 2011 01:01, Tim Sewell <postmantim3@optusnet.com.au> wrote: > The question that I had really intended to ask was "What is your evidence that Deanwell has ever existed ?" > > Cheers, > Tim S. >  ----- Original Message ----- >  From: Tim Sewell >  To: DUR-NBL-L@rootsweb.com >  Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 11:49 AM >  Subject: [family] [DUR-NBL] Re Deanwell Durham > > >  Heather, > >  I cannot find any reference to Deanwell anywhere in the UK, other than a farm near Salisbury of that name.  What is your evidence that it exists? > >  Cheers, >  Tim S > >    ----- Original Message ----- >    From: Heather Old >    To: DUR-NBL-L@rootsweb.com >    Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 8:36 AM >    Subject: [genealogy] [DUR-NBL] Deanwell Durham > > >    Please can anyone help?  Is Deanwell Durham (1860s)any where near Blaydon? >      Many thanks Heather NZ > > > > >     ==== DUR-NBL Mailing List ==== >    To Post a message to this list send it to, >    DUR-NBL-L@rootsweb.com > >    ==== DUR-NBL Mailing List ==== >    List Web Page >    http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/durhamgenealogy/index.phtml > >    ------------------------------- >    To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DUR-NBL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >   ==== DUR-NBL Mailing List ==== >  To Post a message to this list send it to, >  DUR-NBL-L@rootsweb.com > >  ==== DUR-NBL Mailing List ==== >  List Web Page >  http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/durhamgenealogy/index.phtml > >  ------------------------------- >  To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DUR-NBL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >  ==== DUR-NBL Mailing List ==== > To Post a message to this list send it to, > DUR-NBL-L@rootsweb.com > > ==== DUR-NBL Mailing List ==== > List Web Page > http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/durhamgenealogy/index.phtml > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DUR-NBL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hello Heather, Is there any chance that your Deanwell could be Benwell? It is across the Tyne from Blaydon, in Northumberland (at that time). Why do you ask? Colin ----- Original Message ----- From: Heather Old To: DUR-NBL-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2011 9:36 PM Subject: [DUR-NBL] Deanwell Durham Please can anyone help? Is Deanwell Durham (1860s)any where near Blaydon? Many thanks Heather NZ

There were two cemeteries, St. Nicholas' in Providence Row, and St. Oswald's in Church Croft. Stan On 30 January 2011 15:07, David Allan <davidm.allan@ntlworld.com> wrote: > Would anyone care to suggest where an ancestor of mine might have been laid > to rest? > > Elizabeth Bell ACKROYD died 27 January 1892 and at the time was living at 13 > Allergate, Durham. I know that she was buried three days later in 'Durham', > but I have no idea which cemetery. > > The ACKROYD's had a family confectionary business in Saddler Street (the > road that leads up to the cathedral). When Elizabeth's mother Sarah died in > 1860, she was buried at nearby St Mary-le-Bow. > > Elizabeth however, didn't really play much of a part in the family business > and went into service. She did quite well and the 1881 census shows that > Elizabeth was a housekeeper for HRH Prince Christian and HRH Princess Helena > (daughter of HRH Queen Victoria) at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Great Park. > > She later returned to her home town of Durham and lived out the remainder of > her life, unmarried, at 13 Allergate with her sister Mary (also never > married) and a Jane Jopling, who was head of the household. I think that > Elizabeth and Mary were related to Jane through marriage. > > Kind regards... DAVID. > >  ==== DUR-NBL Mailing List ==== > To Post a message to this list send it to, > DUR-NBL-L@rootsweb.com > > ==== DUR-NBL Mailing List ==== > List Web Page > http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/durhamgenealogy/index.phtml > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DUR-NBL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Would anyone care to suggest where an ancestor of mine might have been laid to rest? Elizabeth Bell ACKROYD died 27 January 1892 and at the time was living at 13 Allergate, Durham. I know that she was buried three days later in 'Durham', but I have no idea which cemetery. The ACKROYD's had a family confectionary business in Saddler Street (the road that leads up to the cathedral). When Elizabeth's mother Sarah died in 1860, she was buried at nearby St Mary-le-Bow. Elizabeth however, didn't really play much of a part in the family business and went into service. She did quite well and the 1881 census shows that Elizabeth was a housekeeper for HRH Prince Christian and HRH Princess Helena (daughter of HRH Queen Victoria) at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Great Park. She later returned to her home town of Durham and lived out the remainder of her life, unmarried, at 13 Allergate with her sister Mary (also never married) and a Jane Jopling, who was head of the household. I think that Elizabeth and Mary were related to Jane through marriage. Kind regards... DAVID.

Please can anyone help? Is Deanwell Durham (1860s)any where near Blaydon? Many thanks Heather NZ

Thanks for the replies - I'll not wonder about it anymore. > Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2011 21:42:28 +0000 > From: stanmapstone@gmail.com > To: dur-nbl-l@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [DUR-NBL] Registration Districts > > This is one of the weird quirks of Ancestry, don't try to understand ! > For example they have > Registration district: Axbridge Registration County: > Devon/Cornwall/Seilly. Dorset/Somerset > > Axbridge is in Somerset > > Stan Mapstone > > On 22 January 2011 21:03, h dean <deanh61@hotmail.co.uk> wrote: > > > > Hi, thanks I had seen that - I was just wondering why the district was described as being Yorkshire, Northumberland/Westmorland - where does Northumberland/Westmorland come into it? > > > ==== DUR-NBL Mailing List ==== > To Post a message to this list send it to, > DUR-NBL-L@rootsweb.com > > ==== DUR-NBL Mailing List ==== > List Web Page > http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/durhamgenealogy/index.phtml > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to DUR-NBL-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is one of the weird quirks of Ancestry, don't try to understand ! For example they have Registration district: Axbridge Registration County: Devon/Cornwall/Seilly. Dorset/Somerset Axbridge is in Somerset Stan Mapstone On 22 January 2011 21:03, h dean <deanh61@hotmail.co.uk> wrote: > > Hi, thanks I had seen that - I was just wondering why the district was described as being Yorkshire, Northumberland/Westmorland - where does Northumberland/Westmorland come into it? >