In a message dated 15/09/2007 21:35:11 GMT Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Also, does anyone know where "The Lonnen" was in Hendon. My grandmother recalls that she and her sister used to walk from Grangetown through "the Lonnen" to Hendon (the Sans Street and Villiers Street area) and recalls it was a rough dirt track but can't remember exactly where it was? Any ideas anyone? ___________________________________________________ Hi Rob, Lonnin(g) is a variation of 'Loaning'= right of way, and 'Loan' is Scottish for a lane or by-road. In the 1820s Hendon Road was a 'beautiful country lane' known as Hendon Lonnin.' In the time you are reffering to there was a footpath which ran from the gas works to Robinson Terrace, but it is a long way from the Sans Street/villiers Street area. Stan

Hi Sarah, Welcome to the list, It was interesting reading about your Great Grandparents cycling back to Sunderland from down south, where did they cycle from? My Dad Samuel Ridley (born 8th November 1911) often told me stories about he and is friends cycling trips, even though they had nothing. He told me that they cycled from Sunderland to Blackpool which is a fair distance and that the bikes used to have cane wheels for lightness but could be a disaster if they broke. I think they were a hardier bunch than we are today. Regards Ian ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2007 8:04 AM Subject: ENG-DUR-SUNDERLAND Digest, Vol 2, Issue 190 > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. New Member (S J) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:50:00 +0100 > From: "S J" <[email protected]> > Subject: [ENG-DUR-SUNDERLAND] New Member > To: [email protected] > Message-ID: > <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Hi all > > I am a new member of the list and thought I'd share my interests with you. > > I am researching my Taylor family at the moment who started off in > Northumberland, as far back as I have got, they moved to Sunderland in the > mid 1800's. My great grandfather Alfred Taylor had several shops, bikes, > records, a library and fruit and veg. He worked at Joplings briefly before > moving down south. The family lived in several places, Shiney Row being > the > one that gets talked about most and where he had one of his shops ABS > Libraries which started out as a lending library and went on to sell > sweets, > tobacco, wine and ice cream. He owned a shop called The Nut King in > Sunderland Market (I believe). He worked on the Sunderland District > Omnibus, > and served in the Navy and the Army during WW1. They moved down south in > the 1930's. In 1952 my great grandparents, aged 56 cycled from their home > down South back to Sunderland. At the moment I am trying to find out more > about my gr gr grandfather Frederick Taylor who was born in Sunderland in > 1873. > > I'm looking forward to being able to find out more about the area from the > 'listers'! > > Thanks > > Sarah > > > ------------------------------ > > To contact the ENG-DUR-SUNDERLAND list administrator, send an email to > [email protected] > > To post a message to the ENG-DUR-SUNDERLAND mailing list, send an email to > [email protected] > > __________________________________________________________ > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] > with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body > of the > email with no additional text. > > > End of ENG-DUR-SUNDERLAND Digest, Vol 2, Issue 190 > ************************************************** >

Hi all I am a new member of the list and thought I'd share my interests with you. I am researching my Taylor family at the moment who started off in Northumberland, as far back as I have got, they moved to Sunderland in the mid 1800's. My great grandfather Alfred Taylor had several shops, bikes, records, a library and fruit and veg. He worked at Joplings briefly before moving down south. The family lived in several places, Shiney Row being the one that gets talked about most and where he had one of his shops ABS Libraries which started out as a lending library and went on to sell sweets, tobacco, wine and ice cream. He owned a shop called The Nut King in Sunderland Market (I believe). He worked on the Sunderland District Omnibus, and served in the Navy and the Army during WW1. They moved down south in the 1930's. In 1952 my great grandparents, aged 56 cycled from their home down South back to Sunderland. At the moment I am trying to find out more about my gr gr grandfather Frederick Taylor who was born in Sunderland in 1873. I'm looking forward to being able to find out more about the area from the 'listers'! Thanks Sarah

You probably already know, but you can see the places included in the Sunderland Registration District at http://www.ukbmd.org.uk/genuki/reg/districts/sunderland.html Stan

Hi Lee, By 1878 she could have been living with one of her children and been buried at the nearest cemetery to where they lived. You could see where they were in the 1881 census. Stan

In a message dated 12/09/2007 23:10:29 GMT Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Ann was living with her Grandaughter Isabella Lilley in Thomas Street in 1871 _____________________________________________________________ Her granddaughter was in the house on the night of the census, she could have just been visiting her grandmother for the weekend. Stan

> Hello could anyone please help locate the burial of the above Ann Hi Lee Suggest you look at Sunderland or Bishopwearmouth cemeteries Cannot find her in Mereknolls Too late for St Peters Too early for Southwick May have died in Hospital or Workhouse so its possible she is buried on the South side of Sunderland Regards George

Hello could anyone please help locate the burial of the above Ann Newman who was the widow of George Newman she Died in the December Quarter of 1878 she was aged 80 She was Living in Monkwearmouth at Thomas Street in 1861 with her Daughter -in-Law Penelope Newman who was married to her son James Newman he Died in Easington in 1863 and Penelope Remarried to Michael Thompson. Ann was living with her Grandaughter Isabella Lilley in Thomas Street in 1871 But I have searched Mere Knolls and Bishopwearmouth with no look Can anyone please help i seemed to be going round in circles as I assumed she would be buried at Mere Knolls especially as She Lived in Monkwearmouth and Her Husband George Newman was Buried there in 1858 Thanks Lee

Hi Heather I can't connect with your relative at the moment but will have a closer look at the information I have to see if there is any connection anywhere; do you know the names of your grandfathers parents? I suspect his mother was probably a Falconer? Rob

Thanks to George for the very helpful information emailed Much appreciated Rob

Hi Rob I saw your posting and just thought I'd write as our grandfather was Joseph Falconer Hamilton b 1869 and lived in Sunderland. His son is also Joseph Falconer Hamilton b 1919. Heather > FALCONER (and variants) > >

Hello I too was most interested to hear of a transcript of the burials at Mere Knolls Cemetery I wonder if I may ask if you have any listed for the following surnames: FALCONER (and variants) NORD HAUGH TULIP THIRKELL COCKBURN SAMUEL Any help would be much appreciated. I'd also be interested in hearing from anyone else researching these surnames Many thanks Rob

Mere Knolls burial records and always understood they were in a bit of a mess, My understanding is that when they opened a new ward they also started a new register so there were two registers going at the same time Info sent off list to Mark and Clifford Regards George

In a message dated 10/09/2007 01:38:47 GMT Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: I have scoured Ancestry on the 1891 census for the family listed below and would love a second pair of eyes if anyone can find them ______________________________________________________________________________ Hi Pat, You will NEVER find them! For some inexplicable reason they have been transcribed as GIBSON. They are still living at 18 Glebe Cleft Villas, Ann Eltis, Alfred and Jane E.M. Frederick E. and Ann E. RG12; Piece: 4128; Folio 60; Page 42 and 43 I have sent a correction to Ancestry. Stan

Hello Everyone I have scoured Ancestry on the 1891 census for the family listed below and would love a second pair of eyes if anyone can find them Ann Eltis born about 1856 Sunderland Alfred S Eltis born about 1880 Sunderland Jane E M Eltis born about 1882 Sunderland Frederick E Eltis born about 1887 Sunderland In both 1881 and 1901 they are at Glebe Cleft Villas so I am thinking that in 1891 they might not be too far away! 1881 CENSUS Source Citation: Class: RG11; Piece: 4988; Folio: 6; Page: 6; Line: GSU roll: 1342200. 21 Glebe Cleft Villas 1901 18 Glebe Cleft Villas Source Citation: Class: RG13; Piece: 4705; Folio: 162; Page: 4. 1891 census Husband John is on a vessel in London but the rest of the family are? Source Citation: Class: RG12; Piece: 291; Folio 63; Page; GSU roll: 6095401. John Elter second engineer married age 34 born about 1857 South Shields Durham England One of Crew (Crew) Vessels London Ellis, Elter and Letis are just some of the variations so far Any help would be well appreciated Cheers Pat

At the St Peter's Vestry Meeting held in 1854 the Chairman informed the members that Dr. Sutherland, a goverment inspector , had informed the authorities that the churchyard would be closed for burials at the expiration of a twelve month. This was presumably because the new cemetery at Mere Knolls was being opened. Alan Vickers. __________________________________________________ Tiscali Broadband only £7.99 a month for your first 3 months! http://www.tiscali.co.uk/products/broadband/

Hi Mark Have part transcribed the register for the early years for Mereknolls and after a quick check have found 3 of your names Will double check later today for the others and send you what I have When I say part transcribed I have not got the grave number or the person who performed the ceremony Quite possible the others are not in Mereknolls as I have come across cases where they lived in Monkwearmouth but died in the workhouse and are buried on the South side of the river Also possible that they may be in St Peters churchyard Cannot remember when they stopped using the church yard---might be one for Stan to reply to Will get back to you later today Regards George

Dear George, I'm fascinated that you are transcribing the Mere Knolls burial records and always understood they were in a bit of a mess, which must make your task that much harder. Have you come across any ALLISONs, GOURLEYs or LUMSDO(/E)Ns yet? I know of a few but probably don't have them all. I think the first Clerk to the Burial Board was William ALLISON, a solicitor. Has anyone done the same for (East) Boldon? There may be some GUYs buried there many years ago. Clifford Allison.

Isn't it Mere KNOLLS?

Hello, I have found the details for burials for some ancestors but would like to find the full record in order to get grave plot numbers and locate the graves at Monkwearmouth. Thomas REED buried 21 Jan 1868 William Stores buried 20 Dec 1891; and his wife Mary/Margaret buried on 12 Dec 1889 Margaret STORES buried 9 Sep 1874 Mary STORES buried 17 Dec 1871 Thomas STORES buried 14 Dec 1862. Also, I think Monkwearmouth St. Peter's MI's have been transcribed. I am looking for my ancestor John REMMER who was buried there in 1843. Any help would be gratefully received, Thanks in advance, Regards, Mark Etheridge.