Ruth, Annstead is about half way between Beadnell and North Sunderland, these being some way up the coast north from Newcastle upon Tyne. Ian The Orange Wasps wrote: > I have a death certificate from 1840 which states that the death took place > at "Ann Stead, Township of Beadnell". Is Ann Stead a person, or a place? > Any suggestions welcomed. > > Ruth > >