In a message dated 02/05/2004 16:28:44 GMT Daylight Time, dougandbunny@freenet.co.uk writes: A William JOBLING "aged 52 of Great Unsworth" was buried in Washington parish on 7th June 1850 - presumably one of the victims. . Yes, presumably so - but for "Unsworth" we should read "Usworth" - a common error made by non-local readers but not, I find, a very common one made by local parish clerks! . Geoff Nicholson . 57 Manor Park, Concord, WASHINGTON, Tyne & Wear NE37 2BU Ask for details of NBL/DUR family history research in depth by THE local expert, working for YOU.

Sorry Geoff, my bad typing !! Doug Jopling dougandbunny@freenet.co.uk