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CallumLeslie — 2009-11-08 00:47:56Z

Hi

I recently bought the death certificates of two of my ancestors. They were husband and wife. I know that my great-grandfather, Martin, died in Wallridge near Matfen in Northumberland. His wife, Margery died three years later not far from there in Hexham hospital. The surname was QUINNIN. Margery's maiden name was Rudd. Martin died in 1949 and Mergery died 1952.

Would anyone be willing to look for an obituary for my ancestors? I want this, as to know where they were buried etc. I would be extremely grateful!

Callum

Ponteland Hospital

louisefoster11 — 2009-11-07 18:50:45Z

Hi

My Grandfather died in Ponteland Hospital Ponteland R D in 1953 and he was buried as a pauper does anybody have any idea where the closet cemetery is to this hospital or how i can find out where he is buried.

Any help would be much appreciated

louise

Re: PONTELAND HOSPITAL

louisefoster11 — 2009-11-07 16:50:26Z

Hi

We are staying at cresswell caravan park.

My grandfather's name was John william FOSTER he died 15th dec 1953.

I went up in the summer and found the graves of great grandparent and my nan there was no markings on any of the graves but the man in the office was really helpful they are all buried in Blyth cemetery.

Louise

Re: PONTELAND HOSPITAL

crusoe123 — 2009-11-07 14:06:29Z

If you are going to Ponteland by car, travel up to Newcastle upon Tyne and then take the road to Newcastle Airport. Ponteland village is just under 2 miles north, on the A 696. If you are going by train, there is a metro link direct from Newcastle central station, to the Airport. What name are you looking for?

Re: PONTELAND HOSPITAL

louisefoster11 — 2009-11-07 12:50:24Z

Thank you geography was never my strong point

I will contact the council office and look at the site you suggested.
I want to find where he was buried as i'm going up at easter to have a look.

louise

Re: PONTELAND HOSPITAL

crusoe123 — 2009-11-07 08:43:17Z

Ponteland is in Northumberland, North of Newcastle upon Tyne, NOT Durham. They have a Town Council who can be contacted by email, and they may help you. There is a Church Yard attached to St. Mary's Church. Ponteland is not very big so Church Yards in that area will be limited.

email for Ponteland council is

enquiries@pontelandtowncouncil.co.uk

Also, if you go to www.monkchester.co.uk

and when this comes up, look at Newcastle West, Ponteland, there are photographs of various places in Ponteland.

Re: John TAYLOR 1860 married Elizabeth and was a police officer, lived in beadwell village

JNoonan4646 — 2009-11-05 20:07:57Z

John was a Private Policeman at a colliery, said born Eglingham. 3 children, all alive, unmarried, all at home. Married 24 years

Re: HUTCHINSON of High Rowfoot Farm, Haltwhistle

DonHutchison31 — 2009-11-05 20:04:52Z

Matthew Hutchinson was my Great-grandfather. His parents were William Hutchinson and Mary Watson.William Hutchinson born Nov.4th 1775 was the son John Hutchinson and Eliza as per the Parish records of the Haltwhistle Parish Records. I have several pictures of Rowfoot Farm, Wallace Arms INN and the old Featherstone railway station and hotel. I am looking for information on John and Eliza. or decendents living in Haltwhistle. I will be visiting Haltwhistle in 2010.

HUTCHINSON of High Rowfoot Farm, Haltwhistle

2009-11-05 19:58:04Z

Looking for grandparents of my gg.grandfather Matthew Hutchinson b.1811. His parents were William Hutchinson b.1775 & Mary Watson. Matthew marr.Mary Bell who died Birchtree 9/6/1848 aged 30. Matthew died Mill Hill 9/6/1859 aged 47.

Re: McVaney ancestors

mcvaneys — 2009-11-02 15:59:12Z

I am from the east coast, Ohio actually, and have seemed to notice that most McVaneys are from the WVA, Va, OH, and PA area. The only mcvaneys that I recall seeing on another site were in colorado. Maybe something happened to the other brother, or their family which could be why we are located on the east coast. Maybe all of us on the East coast are from that brother and perhaps are relatives to one another?

Re: McVaney ancestors

JMSHM — 2009-10-31 19:16:15Z

It appears that the McVaneys were farmers and came fron Donegal County, Ireland. We did not have this information when we visited there so did not do any investigating in that area. However, while in Ireland people there that we talked with seemed to think the name was changed after the original immigrants got to this county. They suggested the name may have been McIlvaney but this is definitely only heresay.

Re: McVaney ancestors

JMSHM — 2009-10-31 19:11:41Z

I have no info on a Margaret McVaney but perhaps she was a sister to Christopher. According to in the information I have found, two brothers left Donegal County in Ireland and came to the US. One went west and there are McVaneys out west and the other brother stayed in the east. I hope this helps you and please get in touch with other information you come across.

Re: McVaney ancestors

mcvaneys — 2009-10-31 15:41:54Z

I was wondering if any of you know the place where the McVaney family first started in Ireland. I stumbled upon this while looking for the McVaney family crest/ coat of arms, but could not find it. Why is this so?

Re: John TAYLOR 1860 married Elizabeth and was a police officer, lived in beadwell village

belindataylor19 — 2009-10-31 12:21:30Z

Thank you for the information where did you find it can you tell me which colliery he worked at maybe there are pictures also what do you mean all 3 children still alive ?
Thanks
Belinda

Re: John TAYLOR 1860 married Elizabeth and was a police officer, lived in beadwell village

dixymick — 2009-10-30 17:32:40Z

Belinda,

I looked into the 1911 census. Searched for a John Taylor, born C1860. It was quite straightforward. You could do exactly the same !

Michael

Re: John TAYLOR 1860 married Elizabeth and was a police officer, lived in beadwell village

belindataylor19 — 2009-10-30 14:58:33Z

Hello, you said that in 1911 he is 51 and still in police, how do you find things out for this centuary ?? its the people from this centuary that I want to find
Belinda

Re: SHOTTON in Northumberland

hcoxon — 2009-10-30 13:35:16Z

Hello Sharon,

A Robert Shotton was born on Apr.2nd.1807 and baptised May 5th.1807 at Longhoughton to John Shotton and his wife Margaret.
There was also, amongst others, an Edward born Aug.9th.1798,baptised June 30th.1799, son of John, Labourer of Longhoughton, native of the parish of Felton and his wife Margaret Dunn, native of Longhoughton.
There were Shottons there in 1748.

Harry
http://freespace.virgin.net/harry.coxon

SHOTTON in Northumberland

sharonshotton — 2009-10-28 13:39:21Z

I am researching my family's tree and I am trying to find out some informtion about the Shotton family from Longhoughton and their decendants. I am particulary interested in George Shotton (b1861) married to Isabel Jackson. They had 5 children, Margaret Elizabeth Shotton (b1890 Felton), Robert Edmund Shotton (b1891 Felton), Annie Bertha Shotton (b1895 Felton), Gertrude Mary Shotton (b 1905 Prudhoe) and one unknown but as at 1911 census was alive. Robert Edmund Shotton died in WW1 and I have been researching this. My guesses are (from FreeBMD and Ancestry) that Margaret may have married Alexander Buck, Anie may have married an Adams and Gertrude may have married a Cole but these are pure guesses.
The last details I have (1911 census and 1917 record of Robert's death) show them living at West Lodge, Prudhoe Hall, Prudhoe-on-Tyne.
Any information anyone has would be gratefull appreciated, including information on Robert (b1806)and Mary Shotton from Longhoughton!
Sharon

Herbert AXTENS, b. Northumberland abt 1885

2009-10-19 14:39:37Z

Looking for information on Herbert Axtens born Northumberland about 1885. Herbert was the son of John Axtens and Susanna Musk. Herbert immigrated to London Ontario and married Olive Holllingshead of Lambton Co. Ontario. Herbert and Olive moved to Sakatoon, Saskatchewan shortly after they were married.

Looking for PERCY family ties in Northumberland

2009-10-17 14:11:48Z

looking for family name ties back to Northumberland. Mother's maiden name was Percy.

Re: Selby DOUGLASS born abt 1799-1805, Northumberland

JNoonan4646 — 2009-10-21 19:46:50Z

Just to rule out places, No Selby Douglass baptism in Berwick Low Meeting, High Meeting, Golden Square or Berwick Shaw's Lane

Janis

Re: Selby DOUGLASS born abt 1799-1805, Northumberland

JNoonan4646 — 2009-10-21 19:37:43Z

I looked in my "Irregular marriages" book and no marriage there nor in my 1813-1837 Northumberland Marriage index.

Janis

PERCY

SEsopo7935 — 2009-10-17 14:13:19Z

Hello,My maternal ggrandfather was a PERCY.His name was Charles PERCY and he was born in or around London approx 1850.He married Jeanette BROWN and they migrated to New York.4 children:Daisy Jeanette,Elizabeth Margaret,Harry and Arthur.It is said that Arthur returned to England to live.
Any connection?Or any ideas on where to find out more about these PERCY'S? Thank you and have a jolly day!
Susan at esopa789@aol.com

Re: George WINDMILL born 1871 in Morton,Northumberland

hcoxon — 2009-10-22 17:50:02Z

Hello Les,

I wonder if this could be a possible parent on the Free BMD site. There is a marriage of a Charles Windmill, quarter-ending Sept.1870 in the Tynemouth District.

Harry
http://freespace.virgin.net/harry.coxon

SYRETT family of Northumberland

shotgunwedding — 2009-10-23 13:07:12Z

We are looking for anyone who knows of any Syretts in the Northumberland area, particularly Alfred J and Mary (also known as May) Syrett, who married in 1920, in Morpeth, and who in later years lived at Station Terrace, Choppington.

Re: Percy

maxinebarker75 — 2009-10-17 14:13:35Z

Is there anyway to reach each other by e-mail" I am new to this, but my grandfather was James Percy, son of David and I knew most of James' brothers and sisters!!! My mother was Louisa---who was your mother?

Re: Percy family

maxinebarker75 — 2009-10-17 14:13:26Z

I need to visit with you about the Percy's----I am related to
David (1842 to 1903) and his wife Louisa Davis. Also to Thomas
and Agnes---all in western Maryland. Please get in touch with me as soon as possible.

Re: Selby DOUGLASS born abt 1799-1805, Northumberland

cathie377 — 2009-10-21 21:52:35Z

Thank you for your interest. Just can't break through on him. Even checked Scotland. I really believe he is related to Selby Douglass born 1824/28. Only other possibility is it might be his middle name. I was thinking with the commonality of Thomas, George, William John, etc., he might of used his middle name. Thank you for your help.

Cathie

Selby DOUGLASS born abt 1799-1805, Northumberland

cathie377 — 2009-10-19 14:42:20Z

I am hitting a brick wall. I am trying to find more information on Selby Douglass born abt 1799-1805, Northumberland, England. I can track him on 1841-1871 Census, but cannot find a marriage or possible parentage for him. I do believe he is directly related to my family tree. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: TAYLOR of Holy Island

belindataylor19 — 2009-10-23 10:02:52Z

I am looking for a John Taylor who was a police man in Ditchburn,he had a son JohnF 1889 a sister Ethel 1888 and a brother William 1892, I am trying to find the next generation, they all seem to haile to Eglingham and Alnwick
Belinda

Re: TAYLOR of Holy Island

belindataylor19 — 2009-10-27 10:11:32Z

Hello thanks Ive got this info already, to give you a quick run down I am from Matty who was oustead from the family for falling in love with Kate, Im trying to find what happened to the rest of the family, so mainly the info I need is from this century.
Belinda

Re: TAYLOR of Holy Island

belindataylor19 — 2009-10-26 18:11:02Z

Thank you for that info Im quite new at doing this so I'm struggeling to understand how to find the people from this 100yrs, but enjoying learning

Re: TAYLOR of Holy Island

belindataylor19 — 2009-10-26 17:57:35Z

He was born 1860, had twin brothers called Ralf & Matty1866 twin brother & siter Anne & Robert 1862, Andrew 1858, Margaret 1851 & Mary 1855, Mama & Dad William 1826 & Mary 1830 - Don't think they had a TV !!!

Parents of Matthew WALLACE b1821 Thockrington

MrRonaldWallace — 2009-10-27 13:20:50Z

Hi
Hope someone can help i'm looking for the parents of Matthew Wallace born in 1821 in Thockrington Northumberland. I know his father was called Matthew because it is stated on his marriage cert. and a witness was called George Wallace however i cannot find any info on Matthew's (1821) father.
Any help would be brilliant
Thanks for looking

Re: Shotton's in Northumberland

sharonshotton — 2009-10-28 08:45:28Z

Hi Michael.

No Robert didn't marry as far as I know. He is registered as single on the passenger list 3 months before he joined up and his father is mentioned as his next of kin on his army papers.

I have tried to look if I can find any living relatives - I'm trying to find out as much as I can about Robert and they may hold the key. If I have got the correct Annie Adams then she only died in 1995.

Do you have an interest in this family?

Sarah LAWSON born corsenside 1868

carolwealleans — 2009-10-19 14:41:21Z

Can anyone help x i am looking for Sarah Lawson born corsenside 1868 x i believe she had illegitimate child named Edward. i can find her up to age 13 and then lose her. my elderley mother ha told me there was something of a scandal regarding my great grandfather (Edward) birth. Any help would be appreciated

Re: TAYLOR of Holy Island

ianramy2 — 2009-10-23 19:00:07Z

when was john taylor born?

Re: parents of john DUNN born 1843 kirknewton northumberland

ELLinSpain — 2009-10-17 14:11:00Z

the 1871 census states he was born LANTON, Northumberland ...

Re: Sarah LAWSON born corsenside 1868

crusoe123 — 2009-10-21 19:32:06Z

Was Edward born in 1883? If so, he is with his grandparents, ( Sarah's Parents) in 1891 and is shown on the census. He is Actually registered in the December quarter of 1882, and the birth certificate will show whether or not he is really the grandson of John and Elizabeth, rather than the son, he is shown as on the census.

1891 census transcription details for: The Yard, Percy Street, Bellingham

National Archive Reference:
RG number: RG12 Piece: 4252 Folio: 11 Page: 15

Reg. District: Bellingham Sub District: Bellingham
Parish: Bellingham Enum. District: 1
Ecclesiastical District: Bellingham City/Municipal Borough:

Address: The Yard, Percy Street, Bellingham County: Northumberland

Name Relation Condition Sex Age BirthYear Occupation ,Disability Where Born

LAWSON, John Head Married M 50 1841 Railway Surfaceman Thornington Northumberland

LAWSON, Elizabeth Wife Married F 53 1838 RochesterNorthumberland

LAWSON, Edward Son M 8 1883 Scholar BellinghamNorthumberland

Births Dec 1882
Lawson Edward Bellingham
10b 307

Re: TAYLOR of Holy Island

crusoe123 — 2009-10-23 19:49:09Z

This is purely guess work, but it might give you a lead.

Looking at the 1891 census, John is married to Elizabeth, and they have a 3 year old child, Ethel, and then John, who is a 1 year old. Ethel was born in Alnwick.
Births Sep 1887
TAYLOR Ethel Alnwick 10b 391

They would have married shortly before the date of birth of the first child.

There is a marriage at Belford Northumberland in 1885. IF The John Taylor married Elizabeth Ravell, this could be them. The 1891 census, gives the age of Elizabeth as being born in 1866 at Cowpen.

Marriages Sep 1885

HEATLEY Isabella Maria F Belford 10b 507
RAVELL Elizabeth Belford 10b 507
Skelly Thomas Belford 10b 507
Taylor John Belford 10b 507

The 1881 census, does not show an Elizabeth Ravell, but there is an Elizabeth Raffle, who is the right age, and who is living in Cowpen. SO this could be the correct Elizabeth.

John Taylor is a fairly common name, but there is one John Taylor, on the 1881 census, living in Lowick with his parents. He is described as a farmer's son, and his father is a farmer employing three men.

You really need the marriage certificate for John and Elizabeth to find out the names of their father's. To find Elizabeth's maiden name, you would need to get one of their children's birth certificates.

As I said at the outset, it is guess work, until you have some certificates to prove it. If you want any of the census returns, let me know.

Re: TAYLOR of Holy Island

crusoe123 — 2009-10-26 18:59:54Z

Is this the family on the 1871 census, if so, what exactly are you looking for now?

Re: George WINDMILL born 1871 in Morton,Northumberland

crusoe123 — 2009-10-22 17:49:30Z

There is a George Windmill registered in Tynemouth, Northumberland, in the June quarter of 1870

Births Jun 1870
Windmill George Tynemouth 10b 213

Re: TAYLOR of Holy Island

crusoe123 — 2009-10-27 13:20:02Z

Sorry, I clicked the button too quickly. This is

1871 census transcription details for: Ditchburn, East, Ditchburn

National Archive Reference:
RG number: RG10 Piece: 5175 Folio: 74 Page: 1

Reg. District: Alnwick Sub District: Embleton Parish: Ditchburn Enum. District: 9
Ecclesiastical District: City/Municipal Borough:

Address: Ditchburn, East, Ditchburn County: Northumberland

Name Relation Condition Sex Age BirthYear Occupation Where Born

TAYLOR, William Head M 44 1827 Agricultural labourer Northumberland
TAYLOR, Margaret Daughter F 20 1851 Northumberland
TAYLOR, Mary Daughter F 16 1855 Northumberland
TAYLOR, Andrew Son M 13 1858 Northumberland
TAYLOR, John Son M 11 1860 Northumberland
TAYLOR, Robt Son M 8 1863 Northumberland
TAYLOR, Ann Daughter F 8 1863 Northumberland
TAYLOR, Ralph Son M 4 1867 Northumberland
TAYLOR, Matthew Son M 4 1867 Northumberland

Re: George WINDMILL born 1871 in Morton,Northumberland

crusoe123 — 2009-10-26 12:02:52Z

What else do you know about George. I have checked the 1837 register, where ALL birhts are recorded, and there is no George Windmill registered in the North of England, from the beginning of 1871 to the end of the first quarter in 1872.

The George Windmills who are recorded during that time are:-

In the First quarter of 1871, two are registered in St. Albans, and one in Greenwich.

in the fourth quarter of 1871 there is one registered in Clifton.

NO OTHER george Windmills are listed. SO you have something wrong, so what do you actually know about this man, and where did you get the information from.

Re: George WINDMILL born 1871 in Morton,Northumberland

charlesleslie32 — 2009-10-26 11:03:29Z

Hi,
Thanks for trying but it is the wrong george

George WINDMILL born 1871 in Morton,Northumberland

charlesleslie32 — 2009-10-18 16:08:21Z

Hi,
Is it possible for you to look up the records on (George Windmill)born 1871 in Morton,Northumberland I do not have muchance as I like in the Midlands.what i require is his parents I also have other problems but first things first.

I have a email address if you prefer

lesbetdmd@aol.com

yours gratefully Les.

Re: Herbert AXTENS, b. Northumberland abt 1885

desicon_1 — 2009-10-19 14:40:04Z

I am researching the Axtens family worldwide. With more background to Herbert Axtens, I may be able to link him to our Axtens tree which now spans 4 countries.

Re: Missing Relatives named Bell

no1needs2no — 2009-10-22 05:27:03Z

My great grandparents were Charles Sutherland Bell and Elizabeth Dixon. My grandmother was Anne Bell. I know she had siblings: Ronnie (who moved to Australia), Ella, and three other brothers. Ella was a twin with one of the brothers. Charles' father's name was Matthew Sutherland Bell. Elizabeth's father's name was John Dixon.

Re: Shotton's in Northumberland

dixymick — 2009-10-28 00:44:17Z

Sharon,

It looks as though you have got the tree shaped.

What you don't know for sure you have guessed.

You are right that Margaret may have married Alexander M Buck, Annie >John B Adams and Gertude >Charles Cole.

But as you probably realise you cant build a tree on guesses and may-be.

But for modern stuff ( e.g. later than 1911 census, last one available) it is more difficult- working on FreeBMD only, and that's only an abbreviated index.

To be sure you will either have to buy copy certificates or seek out church records which more or less provide similar bits of info.

Margaret may have had children with John Adams, that may be still alive today.. so I have to be careful not to mention them.

By the way did Robert marry before he went to war ?

Michael Dixon

Re: Selby DOUGLASS born abt 1799-1805, Northumberland

dixymick — 2009-10-20 21:39:19Z

Cathie,

So you have Selby on four censuses 41,51,61 and 1871 (Jane on 1881 as widow)

From c1851 to C71 his birth years are 1798, 1799,1799.
C51 has him born Alnwick, C61 Alnwick and C71 born Shilbottle.

Enumerators were instructed to record " Where Born" as Parish of Birth or Place of Birth. So "born Alnwick" could mean Parish of Alnwick or Alnwick town. Ditto for Shilbottle. The Parishes of Alnwick and Shilbottle were neighbours ( Shilbottle south of Alnwick)

Assuming Selby was Anglican, then searching Baptisms of Alnwick ( then Shilbottle) Baptisms registers might turn up his baptism and father, or both parents.

If not Anglican, then you would have to get into Methodist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic baptisms in the area.

Some folk look for marriages wherever a couple's first child was born. Richard, born c1830 in Bedlington, from 1841 census looks to be first child, but couple were old enough to have had earlier children, before 1841 census.

Do you know Belford-born Jane's maiden name ?

Michael Dixon