Having been on the sidelines for quite a while now, I'd like to add my interests for Sunderland in the hope that someone can help me or give advice. Elizabeth Ann BROOKS had illegitimate daughter Margaret Ann in 1874. Margaret was adopted by Elizabeth COX who lived at 1 Minorca in the 1881 census. Robert COOK originally came from Boulby, as did at least 2 of his brothers. They were mariners, William was listed as a shipowner. Robert and Thomas both had sons named John Usher Cook, Usher being a middle name. The name I understand has carried on to this day. This family have proved very interesting and I would be keen to know of any information about any of them in Sunderland. Catherine CROSSLEY, was married to Edward MALLIN from Ireland in 1861. After giving birth to her 3rd child she died in 1867 age 24. Her father was called John. HODGSON, this is my main area of research and I have 2 links to the name. John, who I believe was born in 1799 in Whitby and married Margaret APPLEBY. Margaret was the daughter of Ralph APPLEBY and Hannah HODGSON. Hannah's parents were Thomas and Mary, I think GREENWELL. They also had a son called Moses. Every branch of the family has a Moses in it as far as the mid 1900s, but I've no idea where it originated. Any information that people may have will be most welcome. Thanks, Tracy