Dear members of the list Does the Ryhope local studies group/library have or know where there are locally held copies of the burial records of St. Mathew's church, Silksworth? I have death certificates for Ralph Williamson (d. 1888) and his wife Margaret (d. 1893) and was told they are buried in St. Mathew's church cemetery. Their MI's not recorded in a booklet. I am coming to the area in June and want to have this information or at least where I can get it before I come. Thank you to all who have been trying to help. Sandy Bethlehem, Pa. USA

Hello Sandy, The records you are asking about are on microfilm in Tyne & Wear Archives, Blenheim Street Newcastle upon Tyne. Margaret. -----Original Message----- From: dur-nbl-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:dur-nbl-bounces@rootsweb.com]On Behalf Of Gar W Davidson Sent: 17 April 2007 20:12 To: DUR-NBL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [DUR-NBL] Ryhope local studies Dear members of the list Does the Ryhope local studies group/library have or know where there are locally held copies of the burial records of St. Mathew's church, Silksworth? I have death certificates for Ralph Williamson (d. 1888) and his wife Margaret (d. 1893) and was told they are buried in St. Mathew's church cemetery. Their MI's not recorded in a booklet. I am coming to the area in June and want to have this information or at least where I can get it before I come. Thank you to all who have been trying to help. Sandy Bethlehem, Pa. USA