I wonder if anyone can tell me where the parish of Leasingthorn is within County Durham. I have this place name as the abode of a John WHITFIELD dated 1720 but can't find such a place name on the Genuki pages for Co. Durham. Maybe the spelling of the place name has changed or the place has disappeared or swallowed up into another more prominent place. I am trying to piece together the Whitfield family of Norton and Stockton and where they may have come from before arriving in these places. Grateful for any help Regards Jenny DeAngelis

Jenny: I'm not sure whether Leasingthorne ever became - or is - a Church of England ecclesiastical parish in its own right, but in 1720 it definitely was not. At that time there were really only the old "ancient" parishes in existence - that is, those existing in 1600. Very few new parishes were created until the mid-19th century, when industrialisation created concentrations of population in places which even the Church of England could not ignore. Other denominations, such as the various Connexions of the Methodists, were much quicker in catering for those places and the typical 19th century pit village, for instance, probably had a Wesleyan Methodist Church at one end and a Primitive Methodist one at the other, with the nearest C of E Parish Church a mile or two away! Of course, there are such things as Civil Parishes, but they began, on the whole, as the old Townships and it was the changes in the Poor Laws in the 1830s which really brought them into existence as important entities - they are the fore-runners of the Council Wards of today and have no ecclesiastical significance. Geoff Nicholson -----Original Message----- From: Jenny De Angelis via <northumbria@rootsweb.com> To: Northumbria List <NORTHUMBRIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 12:25 Subject: [NMB] John WHITFIELD Leasingthorn Co. durham I wonder if anyone can tell me where the parish of Leasingthorn is within County Durham. I have this place name as the abode of a John WHITFIELD dated 1720 but can't find such a place name on the Genuki pages for Co. Durham. Maybe the spelling of the place name has changed or the place has disappeared or swallowed up into another more prominent place. I am trying to piece together the Whitfield family of Norton and Stockton and where they may have come from before arriving in these places. Grateful for any help Regards Jenny DeAngelis .. Please quote the minimum necessary to put your reply on context. Please introduce yourself at the top of every post. The NORTHUMBRIA FAQ page is located at http://www.bpears.org.uk/NorthumbriaFAQ/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NORTHUMBRIA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Dave Have you tried looking at the Historical Directories available free at http://specialcollections.le.ac.uk/cdm/landingpage/collection/p16445coll4. If you select Browse by Location, and use Northumberland as the search criterion, you get a list of directories to search. Ruth -----Original Message----- From: northumbria-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:northumbria-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Yahoo! via Sent: 10 January 2015 11:57 To: northumbria@rootsweb.com Subject: [NMB] 56 Bedford Street, North Shields Hi All I hope that someone from North Shields can remember if 56 Bedford Street was ever a Confectioners or something similar. William Brownlee married Elizabeth Cowell in 1897. He was described at that time as a Seaman. However by 1911 he was a Confectioner and living at 106 HIgh Street, Wallsend. In 1931 Elizabeth died in 65 Bedford Street, I know that end of Bedford Street has a lot of shops, with flats above them.

Hi All I hope that someone from North Shields can remember if 56 Bedford Street was ever a Confectioners or something similar. William Brownlee married Elizabeth Cowell in 1897. He was described at that time as a Seaman. However by 1911 he was a Confectioner and living at 106 HIgh Street, Wallsend. In 1931 Elizabeth died in 65 Bedford Street, I know that end of Bedford Street has a lot of shops, with flats above them. Maybe I am barking up the wrong tree bit any information anyone can give would be appreciated! Regards Dave Fell 

Hi, Is anyone researching Martha RICHARDSON daughter of William RICHARDSON? She married William Ramsay CRESSEY on 29 July 1856 at St Peter Monkwearmouth, according to familysearch.org This gives her father as William RICHARDSON and the groom as a widower , son of William CRESSEY. I have the marriage between William CRESSEY & Mary RAMSAY Jarrow 1817. William R. CRESSEY possibly had a first wife Mary? My interest is because I believe Martha was a witness to her niece's wedding (Margaret RICHARDSON to William F. THOMPSON Bp Auckland July 1846). This ties her into the family of William & Dorothy RICHARDSON of Bp. Auckland, as I think Martha had a sister Mary who was the mother of Margaret RICHARDSON. I know that Margaret RICHARDSON was likely to be illegitimate as her marriage certificate gives her father as Robert MOORE, and census gives her birth around 1828 at either Bp.Auckland or Darlington. It also looks like Martha also had a child out of wedlock - Annie - born around 1847 Bp. Auckland, as she is with the CRESSEY family in 1871 & 81. I would be interested if anyone can find me details of Annie in 1851. I have the CRESSEY family in 1871 and 1881 in Yorkshire, but it looks like they were in the London area around 1860 when Martha Ramsay CRESSEY was born. I have not found them in 1861 yet. William R. CRESSEY was an engine smith according to the 1881 census. Thanks, -- Helen Oram

HI, I cannot find Ralph in the 1891 census. He was born as Ralph CAMPBELL in 1863 at Willington DUR, son of William CAMPBELL a coal miner and his wife Mary Ann nee RICHARDSON. 1n 1881 he is living under the name MARTIN, as his mother had been in a relationship with Fergus O'Connor MARTIN (born Shildon 1843). They did not marry, and Fergus is with his brother 's family in 1881. Here is Ralph with his mother and siblings in 1881. I am descended from Ralph's sister Mary Ann - born as Polly CAMPBELL 1868 but later married as Mary Ann YOUNG (reputed father Robert Young, a draper) to David THOMPSON at Bp. Auckland. John, Jane, William and Elizabeth were all the children of Fergus MARTIN according to their birth certificates. Address: Startforths Building Event Place: Whitworth, Durham, England Record Type: Household Affiliate Publication Number: RG11 Piece/Folio: 4922 / 60 Page Number: 53 Household Role Gender Age Birthplace Mary A Martin <https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X3RF-HZK> Head F 38 Middlerainton, Durham, England Ralph Martin Son M 18 Willington, Durham, England Mary A Martin <https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X3RF-HZL> Daughter F 11 Willington, Durham, England John Martin <https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X3RF-HZG> Son M 9 Crook, Durham, England Jane Martin <https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X3RF-HZP> Daughter F 7 Durham, Durham, England William Martin <https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X3RF-HZ5> Son M 4 Middleton Moor, Durham, England Elizabeth Martin <https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X3RF-HZR> Daughter F 2 Middleton Moor, Durham, England GS Film number: 1342183 <https://familysearch.org/search/record/results?count=20&query=%2Bfilm_number%3A1342183> I have Ralph as CAMPBELL documented from his marriage in 1897 to Catharine JOHNSTON through the 1901 and 1911 censuses. Can anyone help? -- Helen Oram

Mike, I have located both Temple brothers in the 1911 census. Do you already have that information? If not I could e- mail copies if you give me an address. Meg Sent from my iPad > On 6 Jan 2015, at 10:14, Mike Temple via <northumbria@rootsweb.com> wrote: > > I wonder if s.k.s. has access to the 1901 census records for Newcastle-upon-Tyne, possibly St. Paul’s parish ? > > I am looking for two Temple brothers, James b.c.1871 in Newcastle, and William b.c. 1869 in Newcastle. > James may have married in 1895 to either Ann Grieves or Alice Littler and William may also have married between 1892 and 1898. > > Both were unmarried, hairdressers, on the 1891 census at Westgate, No. 80 Oaks Place, William aged 21 and James aged 19, and living with their parents. > Mike Temple. > .. > Please quote the minimum necessary to put your reply on context. Please introduce yourself atthe top of every post. > > The NORTHUMBRIA FAQ page is located at http://www.bpears.org.uk/NorthumbriaFAQ/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NORTHUMBRIA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I wonder if s.k.s. has access to the 1901 census records for Newcastle-upon-Tyne, possibly St. Paul’s parish ? I am looking for two Temple brothers, James b.c.1871 in Newcastle, and William b.c. 1869 in Newcastle. James may have married in 1895 to either Ann Grieves or Alice Littler and William may also have married between 1892 and 1898. Both were unmarried, hairdressers, on the 1891 census at Westgate, No. 80 Oaks Place, William aged 21 and James aged 19, and living with their parents. Mike Temple.

Here they are Mike. 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription 86, Hartington Street, Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Occupation Birth place James Temple Head Married Male 30 1871 Hairdresser & Tobacconist Newcastle on Tyne, Northumberland, England Lydia L Temple Daughter Single Female 4 1897 - Newcastle on Tyne, Northumberland, England Selina Littler Sister-In-Law Single Female 19 1882 Tobacconist Assistant Ryton, Durham, England Annie Dominey Servant Single Female 18 1883 General Servant Domestic Ryton, Durham, England RG13 Piece number 4773 Folio 43 Page 13 ---------------------------- 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription 102, Gainsbro Grove, Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Occupation Birth place Wm A Temple Head Married Male 31 1870 Hairdresser Tobacco Dealer Newcastle on Tyne, Northumberland, England Hilda Temple Daughter Single Female 6 1895 - Newcastle on Tyne, Northumberland, England Dorothy Temple Daughter Single Female 5 1896 - Newcastle on Tyne, Northumberland, England Dorothy Harding Niece Single Female 16 1885 - South Shields, Durham, England Archive reference RG13 Piece number 4773 Folio 171 Page 39 ----------- Jan Boyes ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Temple via" <northumbria@rootsweb.com> To: <northumbria@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 10:14 AM Subject: [NMB] 1901 census >I wonder if s.k.s. has access to the 1901 census records for >Newcastle-upon-Tyne, possibly St. Paul’s parish ? > > I am looking for two Temple brothers, James b.c.1871 in Newcastle, and > William b.c. 1869 in Newcastle. . > Mike Temple.

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Hi Brian & Graham, Thanks for the suggestions. Edwin is my G-Granduncle. I have now ordered all his children's Wills. Interesting to find out the change of occupation of Home House, I believe Edwin's signature is still etched in the windowsill. I didn't find Edwin's Will in the National Calendar, perhaps not probated. Thanks again, Gwyneth in a hot, steamy Sydney

Letter of Administration, maybe? Have you looked in the National Calendar? Regards Graham On 29/12/2014 8:33 p.m., Ruth Appleby via wrote: > There are two other possibilities to consider. One is that his will was not probated and second that he didn't leave a will. > > Ruth > > Sent from my iPhone >

Some members may be interested in images of the decree in William Lord Widderington [Widdrington] Baron of Blenckey and Jane Lady Widderington his wife v Robert Ellison and Robert Jemson, dated 1712, which are available at http://aalt.law.uh.edu/AALT7/C78/C78no1367/IMG_0189.htm . This relates back to a mortgage made in 1659 of 3/8 of the manor of Winlaton, coal mines etc by William Hodshon, grandfather of Lady Widdrington (nee Tempest), and while the content relates principally to the significant landowners, there are descriptions of the manor, and also names some of the tenants. Dave

Happy New Year everyone! I thought I would spend my days off searching for the Edwin's Will/Probate. He died 12 July 1929 at Home House, Low Fell. I have searched the Gov.Uk site for 1929-1936 to no avail. Can anyone point me in the right direction please? Cheers Gwyneth Sydney

On 29/12/2014 02:18, Gwyneth Watson User via wrote: > I thought I would spend my days off searching for the Edwin's Will/Probate. > He died 12 July 1929 at Home House, Low Fell. I have searched the Gov.Uk > site for 1929-1936 to no avail. Can anyone point me in the right direction > please? Hi Gwyneth Edwin's daughters were well known here in Gateshead, Ruth Dodds even has a Wikipedia article which mentions her father as being "bookbinder and historian Edwin Dodds". The article is wrong in one respect, Edwin had four daughters, not three. It also fails to mention Edwin's principal occupation: Printer Another daughter, Madelaine Hope Dodds, was a noted historian: http://www.sclews.me.uk/m-dodds.html Home House, Low Fell, which is now a home for unmarried mothers, has a blue plaque commemorating the three famous sisters http://www.bpears.org.uk/Misc/Gateshead_Plaques/#DoddsSisters http://www.flickr.com/photos/75930102@N06/7266734016/ The unmentioned fourth sister was Mary Muriel Dodds, and there was also a son, Brian Mawson Dodds, who followed his father into the printing industry. Brian -- Brian Pears (Gateshead)

There are two other possibilities to consider. One is that his will was not probated and second that he didn't leave a will. Ruth Sent from my iPhone > On 29 Dec 2014, at 02:24, "Gwyneth Watson User via" <northumbria@rootsweb.com> wrote: > > Happy New Year everyone! > > I thought I would spend my days off searching for the Edwin's Will/Probate. > He died 12 July 1929 at Home House, Low Fell. I have searched the Gov.Uk > site for 1929-1936 to no avail. Can anyone point me in the right direction > please? > > Cheers Gwyneth > Sydney > > > > > .. > Please quote the minimum necessary to put your reply on context. Please introduce yourself at the top of every post. > > The NORTHUMBRIA FAQ page is located at http://www.bpears.org.uk/NorthumbriaFAQ/ > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NORTHUMBRIA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Just a wild shot in the dark. I have an Edwin Frederick Dobson Dodd born 1888 in Sunderland. Worked as ship's steward per the 1911 census and his attestation, and as a cook per his seaman's ID card. In my experience, few people can spell Dodd. Only four letters and 75% D, but infinite ways to get it wrong, esp pluralizing. Bruce Dodd Ottawa -----Original Message----- From: northumbria-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:northumbria-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Gwyneth Watson User via Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2014 9:18 PM To: northumbria@rootsweb.com Subject: [NMB] Edwin DODDS Happy New Year everyone! I thought I would spend my days off searching for the Edwin's Will/Probate. He died 12 July 1929 at Home House, Low Fell. I have searched the Gov.Uk site for 1929-1936 to no avail. Can anyone point me in the right direction please? Cheers Gwyneth Sydney .. Please quote the minimum necessary to put your reply on context. Please introduce yourself at the top of every post. The NORTHUMBRIA FAQ page is located at http://www.bpears.org.uk/NorthumbriaFAQ/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NORTHUMBRIA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Geoff, Thankyou very much for this information. I will try to get a copy of the original entry and see what else might be given in it. Regards Jenny DeAngelis <<Jenny: I have a note in my database of a Thomas Hetherington, son of William of "ye Millstones", baptised at Whitfield in 1746. No doubt the original would give more detail, of the date at least. Geoff Nicholson>>

Hello Kath, I do apologise I just found the church records. Kind regards Lorraine -----Original Message----- From: northumbria-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:northumbria-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Kath Liddell via Sent: Saturday, 20 December 2014 12:41 PM To: northumbria@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NMB] Dixon baptisms Newcastle Upon Tyne Bishops' Transcripts are available to browse ... https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1309819 Kath On 20/12/2014 03:30, Lorraine Kennedy via wrote: > I was wondering if anyone would have access to Saint John and Saint Nicholas > Newcastle Upon Tyne baptismal registers between 1820 - 1830 > .. Please quote the minimum necessary to put your reply on context. Please introduce yourself at the top of every post. The NORTHUMBRIA FAQ page is located at http://www.bpears.org.uk/NorthumbriaFAQ/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NORTHUMBRIA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4794 / Virus Database: 4253/8765 - Release Date: 12/19/14

Hello Kath, Thank you for replying. I had a look at the family search site you recommended but there is no Saint John or Saint Nicholas church records. There is All Saints, St Ann's and St Peters records listed there though Kind regards Lorraine -----Original Message----- From: northumbria-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:northumbria-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Kath Liddell via Sent: Saturday, 20 December 2014 12:41 PM To: northumbria@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [NMB] Dixon baptisms Newcastle Upon Tyne Bishops' Transcripts are available to browse ... https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1309819 Kath On 20/12/2014 03:30, Lorraine Kennedy via wrote: > I was wondering if anyone would have access to Saint John and Saint Nicholas > Newcastle Upon Tyne baptismal registers between 1820 - 1830 > .. Please quote the minimum necessary to put your reply on context. Please introduce yourself at the top of every post. The NORTHUMBRIA FAQ page is located at http://www.bpears.org.uk/NorthumbriaFAQ/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NORTHUMBRIA-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4794 / Virus Database: 4253/8765 - Release Date: 12/19/14