This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: james1715_1 Surnames: Fryer Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.fryer/481/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello all, I'm seeing if anyone can help to try and get me back further than the following person: George Fryer, born May 18th 1821 in Northwich, Cheshire. I know from his marriage certificate that his father was Thomas Fryer, and there are 2 Thomas Fryers in Northwich at the time but from what I have found neither of them fit the bill. George next turns up getting married in Stockton-on-Tees in 1848, and he is living in Hartlepool. I have no idea how or why he ends up in Hartlepool, but on the 1851 census he is living at Joshua's Folly in Hartlepool where there just happens to be a John Fryer living on the same street. This John Fryer was born in Colburn in Yorkshire (by Catterick) so I am wondering if there is a connection between George Fryer and this family in North Yorkshire - hopefully this may ring some bells with someone. I do believe John Fryer may have been a Catholic which could explain why I've never been able to find George on any CofE parish registers. Unfortuantely my information on George is rather limited as he died in 1858, although his widow, Mary Ann, was still living in West Hartlepool in the 1870s. Any information greatly received! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.