Dear all, I'm reasonably sure that one of my ancestors, Henry (Henrey/Hendry Moffit) was baptised at the Groat Market Meeting (House?), Newcastle, son of Henry Moffet and Ursula (possibly Forster), born 30 April 1767. Has anyone researched any records at this meeting house? I'm curious why here? Young Henry Moffat's marriage to Ann Thompson took place on 1 December 1794 at Christ Church, Tynemouth. Henry jnrs. own children were baptised at the New Presbyterian Church, South Shields. Henry's parish was given of Longbenton, and Ann Thompson's of Eighton, Co. Durham. I'm beginning to think that the Moffets (and variants) were of Scottish origins, but only supposition at present. Henry (sometimes given as Hendry) Moffat died on 4 July 1803, buried 6 July 1803 aged 36, at St. Hilda's Church, South Shields, Shipwright. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has viewed the Groat Market Meeting House records. Kind regards, Yvonne Purdy

On 27/07/2010 18:04, "YvonnePurdy" <von@yvonnepurdy.free-online.co.uk> wrote: > > I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has viewed the Groat Market Meeting > House records. We have seen some records (at TWAS) from a bit later when it was possibly the John Knox a church favoured by our folk coming from Berwickshire .. But see the discussion at http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,321511.msg2022707.html Perhaps Stan can give us up to date insight. Regards Robin