In message <113.2ee2167d.2d639b88@aol.com>, Hdtmom@aol.com writes >Hello, > I recently obtained the marriage license of my g g grandparents. They >were William Gray, son of John Gray, pitman, residence Dragon-Villa, Durham >married on January 27, 1851 at St. Giles to Sarah Maddison, minor, daughter of >Lionel Maddison, pitman, residence Dragon Villa. Does anyone know >about Dragon >Villa? I do not find it on any old maps. Also the census for 1851 that >includes Dragon Villa would any of you have access to that and could >help me find >either of these families. > >Thank you for any help! > >Linda Hello Linda, It is now known as Dragonville, currently located near the A1 road as it cuts through the eastern outskirts of Durham. If you go to <http://www.old-maps.co.uk/> and do an address search for Dragonville, you will find a nice 1861 map, with Dragon Villa clearly marked between New Durham, Gilesgate Moor and Sherburn Grange. Regards, -- Helen Oram