Good Morning Friends. i have connections to HYLTON CASTLE in the SUMNDERLAND are of DURHAM CO. If any of you are interested in the family could you send me an address where I could track further data. I have a lot of info on hand and also OLD WASHINGTON HOUSE which is known to be the GEORGE WASHINGTON Ancestral Home. Hylton CASTLE has carvings of many Coats of Arms and heraldic Shields carved in relief. If any info is available about the direction of the partial restoration of the CASTLE may take, I would like to get it also. Thank you very much for any assistance. I will try to assist if possible. Sincerely Yours, Paul Morris Hilton, New Brunswick, CANADA.

There is a lot of information about Washington Old HALL, (Not House) on the web. www.sunderland.gov.uk and Sunderland tourist information, tourist.info@sunderland.gov.uk.

They could tell you a lot. WE Sunderland people are very proud of our heritage,

Thank you very much, for your help with the links on Sunderland and Hylton Castle. I will be sending a request for The History of Washington Hall as well. I have a great historical conenction to much of this area. Your help is much appreciated. if I can assit you at any time, just let me know. Sincerely Yours, Paul Morris Hilton