Perhaps Shivington Northumberland is Chevington. Also I suspect Ancaft Durham is Ancroft, which was in the detached part of Durham called Islandshire until 1843, but since then has been in Northumberland. Neil --- Geoff Fynes <geoff@fynesg.freeserve.co.uk> wrote: > Sarah > > I have a John Ray who was born in Old Felton, > Northumberland in 1806. I have > no idea where Shivington is, but if there is any > connection with the John > Ray in my line I would be happy to share the > information that I have. The > family eventually moved to North Shields so the > likelihood of a connection > is probably remote. > > Best wishes > > Geoff Fynes > Sandhurst, Gloucester > > -----Original Message----- > From: Sarah Wells [mailto:sarahwells28@hotmail.com] > Sent: 29 April 2007 20:30 > To: DUR-NBL@rootsweb.com > Subject: [DUR-NBL] John Rea 1806 > > Hi all, > > I'm researching the Rea family of Ancaft Durham and > Shivington > northumberland. Does anyone have any links to this > family or other info. > > Thanks > Sarah Wells