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Mary Hedley 1774 Durham

hilrysouth94 — 2012-04-26 13:25:02Z

Looking for info' on Mary Hedley born 1774 Whitburn Durham. She married John Gscoin in 1802 at Bishopwearmouth Durham.

Thomas Abercrombie Hedley b. 1824 in Lambeth

Hedlights — 2012-04-16 11:20:40Z

I'm looking for more information about Thomas Abercrombie Hedley who married Emma Illidge in 1852. He was a gas engineer who with his father Joseph and brother George Henry Carne Hedley were involved in gas lighting in London. Thomas's son, Sydney Illidge Hedley migrated to Australia. Does anyone have any further information or have these names in their family tree?
Lynne

Re: Photograph postcard with 'Miss Hedley, Warkworth' written on the back

swilliamsoldstationhouse — 2012-02-19 01:28:44Z

Hi Lynne I've had a quick look around and most of the articles involve Middlesex and Banbury - I'll let you know if there is any connection but I doubt it, we are in Warkworth in Northumberland above Newcastle, 300 miles from London.

Good luck with your searching - wish someone could do that 'who am I' programme for us! best wishes, Sharon

Re: Photograph postcard with 'Miss Hedley, Warkworth' written on the back

Hedlights — 2012-02-19 00:50:25Z

Thanks Sharon
I'd be really interested to know more about the names and photo to find out if they are connected to our family in any way. Thomas Abercrombie Hedley was involved in setting up the gas lighting in London. I don't know if he went to Warkworth before or after he'd lived in London. The census listed him as a gas engineer and I found a number of articles about him.

Regards Lynne

Re: Photograph postcard with 'Miss Hedley, Warkworth' written on the back

swilliamsoldstationhouse — 2012-02-18 13:29:07Z

thanks for that info Lynne - she must have been important to have had a postcard of her published. I'm off to woodhorn archives to try and find out more, I'll post here for you when I've been. didn't know about the gasworks in this area, I'll find out.

sharon

Re: Photograph postcard with 'Miss Hedley, Warkworth' written on the back

Hedlights — 2012-02-18 08:01:22Z

Hello
I saw your message about the photograph with Miss Hedley, Warkworth written on it. My husband's 2x great grandfather was Thomas Abercrombie Hedley and he lived at the House at the Gasworks in 1861. He had three brothers George Henry Carne (b. 1813 and twin brothers Thomas Davies and Joseph Hedley (b. 1818). I have very little information about them but there may be some connection to this family.

Lynne

Photograph postcard with 'Miss Hedley, Warkworth' written on the back

swilliamsoldstationhouse — 2012-02-17 23:22:23Z

I bought this photo postcard from ebay some time ago and haven't had any joy in finding out who this is - there are two young men on the Warkworth war memorial called Hedley and I wonder if the 'hankie' is supposed to represent that one or both of these men were her sons. Have it on my website at www.thewaitingrooms.co.uk - no-one has identified her yet and a lot of locals have been looking. HTH someone.

Seeking iformation on Elizabeth Hedley wife of John Alexander

shadowfox60 — 2012-02-05 21:31:38Z

Seeking information on a John Alexander (1766-1849) who married a Elizabeth Hedley (Hadly) June 27, 1811 in Jefferson County, Ohio. Elizabeth was reportedly born in 1766 in Virginia and died in 1839 (not sure where; possibly Ohio). John was reportedly born in Pennsylvania (possibly Washington County). John and Elizabeth reportedly had three children; Benjamin *1818 born in Pennsylvania; Robert (Oct 1820 in Harrison County, Ohio) and Rachael (1826), also born in Ohio.
Trying to confirm birth dates and marriage relationship due age Elizabeth would have been when the three children born. Information relevant to who John's parents were, place when they came from, and any connections to suspected Scottish heritage very much appreciated.
pls send to Shadowfox60@comcast.net

Re: HEDLEY - Rothbury, Northumberland area

snovak — 2012-01-30 22:04:58Z

No, sorry.

Re: HEDLEY - Rothbury, Northumberland area

DavidRichardson264 — 2012-01-30 19:15:31Z

Hello!

Whilst going that far back did you find a John Hedley of Rothbury who married an Isabel Davison in Whittingham in 1779 and had a daughter Mary christened at Rothbury in 1780 and a William christened there in 1783?

Many thanks.

David Richardson.

William Hedley, christened 4th Feb 1783 at Rothbury, NBL, ENG.

DavidRichardson264 — 2012-01-30 19:06:03Z

William was one of my forebears: he had a sister Mary christened there on the same day in 1780. Their parents were John and Isabel.

A John Hedley of Rothbury married an Isabel Davison at Whittingham in October 1779: she was OTP and he was from Rothbury.

Does anybody know anything about this John and Isabel? There were no shortages of Hedleys in Rothbury but how did this John relate to them? Where did Isabel come from – there isn’t a birth of an appropriate Isabel in Whittingham in IGI.

Why were both children christened on the 4th February, three years apart?

Re: HEDLEY'S OF NORTHERN IRELAND

eddhedley9551 — 2012-01-28 17:33:04Z

Hi Wendy

I have not heard of a David Stokes, however i shall ask my aunt when I next see her. I only live 2 minutes walk from 75
Upper Newtownards Road where your great great grandmother
lived. Its still standing and looks to be in very good condition,if you like i will take a photo of it along with a picture of Bryson street if you like. but there are not to many properites still in Bryson Street. my email addy is eddhedley9551@aol.com if you wish to contact me. I dont think i can upload a photo on this site.

best wishes

Ed

Re: HEDLEY'S OF NORTHERN IRELAND

WendyT62 — 2012-01-25 20:17:54Z

Hello Edward....

We descend from the same Hedley family. My Grt Grt Grandmother was Susanna Hedley. I can only assume you descend from Susanna's brother William's family. Are you familiar with David Stokes? He is also searching the family tree. Hope to hear from you again.

All the Best

Wendy Thompson
Ontario, Canada

Re: HEDLEY'S OF NORTHERN IRELAND

eddhedley9551 — 2012-01-25 14:31:17Z

Hi

came across your querry reference hedley,

My grandfater was born in Bryson St Newtownards road Belfast,

Ihe is now deceased but I can recall my grandmother talking about how his sister or sisters never moved from Bryson St.

My grandfathers name was william he is buried at Comber Cemitary Northern Ireland. There are still Hedleys on the Newtownards Road in Belfast.

hope this may be of help

best wishes

Edward Hedley

Grandson of William

Re: Hedley Family

winiata_hedley1 — 2011-12-14 04:41:25Z

Hi Barbara - I am researching the Hedley family in Timaru - my great grandfather was John Hedley b.1851 in Corsenside - I have extensive information on the family here and would love to hear from you. I believe it was you that left the copy of Alan Hedleys voyage diary in the Oamaru museum?
Russell Hedley, Auckland,N.Z

Re: william hedley

ianporteous2 — 2011-10-04 14:03:06Z

I hope you don`t mind me contacting you but I happened to see your post on Hedley Family. I wondered if you had any knowledge of the family of my 3x GGrandmother Jane Hedley b 1812 to William Hedley and Alice Mole or Holy.She married William Purves b 1812, lived in Berwick on Tweed. I am trying to find out where her father came from, don`t know his parents names.
Many thanks
EP.

John Hedley

declanovspenny — 2011-09-23 18:12:07Z

I am researching John Hedley and his family. He was born in the late 1700s in County Durham(I think) and married Elizabeth Mills. They had a child named Mary who was born in Paris about 1815, which is around the time of the second paris treaty. Mary moved back to Durham, but I do not know if John and Elizabeth did. What I really want to know is did John Hedley move to France because he was a troop who helped catch Napoleon?

Re: Hedley - Gabriel

nicolahowe1 — 2011-09-22 23:26:16Z

I guess you have moved on since this post. If not Gabriel Hedley was the son of Gabriel hedley (1811 - 1856) and Margery Henderson (1816)

HEDLEY - Rothbury, Northumberland area

snovak — 2011-09-20 12:48:40Z

I've traced the Hedley line on my tree back to Phillis Hedley, born abt 1666/67, daughter of William Hedley, Junr (according to parish records). She married Michael Milburn(e) in 1693. Any help in identifying her father and her mother (mother's name unknown at this point) would be greatly appreciated.

Re: william hedley

donnachilcott1 — 2011-09-14 06:32:43Z

I can help you with info on edward best taws, he was my great grandad and yes he was in the merchant navy,my grandad John was his son. If you email me at donna.chilcott@virgin.net with what you wish to know I will help you out.

Donna

Re: william hedley

Kbee20 — 2011-09-13 22:36:35Z

We are looking for any infos on Edward Best Taws.
From Sunderland--maybe a sailor or even a deckhand--
Born: 1898/99 Died 1969
Married twice, second wife: Veara Frances Hodgson.
He had at least 6 sons one, Thomas and one Ian, others not sure.

Re: william hedley

patriciahedley — 2011-08-28 08:23:04Z

Hi Ann
Saw your correspondence with Richard (who I have been in touch with in the past) and wondered if you would like to compare, my late husband’s family I have taken back to 1700’s but I know of the ones who went to Australia, would love to find out more on them and also Canada, I remember my mother in law writing to someone in Canada but she will never discuss family history. I am in touch at the moment with an Amos Hedley who relates back to James Catcheside Hedley 1781.
Would love to hear from you
Regards
Patricia

Re: Hedley Family

cpea01cutie — 2011-08-11 03:35:44Z

Hi
i have a Alfred William Hedley around 1886 who's spouse is Lee Catherine Hedley 1902, they moved to new zealand as well unsure of when exactly and had a daughter, do you know of them?
thanks,
Courtney

Re: Hedley Family

glenda1239 — 2011-08-10 01:57:16Z

Hi Barb, Did some of your Hedley family later come to Australia? An Andrew Hedley, born Oamaru NZ 1867, came to Australia around 1904 with wife Isabella (England). They had four sons, Allan, Hay, Logie and Ralph. I thought the names Andrew and Allan being repeated might mean a connection. Not a known part of my Hedley family at this stage, but I can give you more info.
Glenda

Re: Hedley Family

barbhedley1 — 2011-08-09 12:57:33Z

Hi Andrea I also am researching the Hedley family. Andrews son Allan Hedley born Northumberland in 1842 migrated to NewZealand in 1864. Elizabeth Hedley b,1848 married Robert Peattie and John Hedley b.1851 Corsenside lived in Timaru NZ I have a photo of these people I am of Allan Hedleys line and Elizabeth & John are his siblings
Barb Hedley

Emma Hedley/William D. Robson

12grammie — 2011-05-14 15:54:25Z

I have: Emma Headley 1854-1887 married to William D Robson;1843-1918 Children: Wilfred Hedley Robson 1879-1962 died in Albion, Orleans Co.NY married Clara Howe 1886-1969 I don't have children for them. : Ethel Hedley Robson 1880-1930 died in Chisholm, St. Louis, Minn. This is all I have on her. William's grandfather, Michael was my 4th g grandfather.
I would like to fill in the blanks and find any living relatives. Sally Robson Loeb

George Hedley from Walker area?

lanchutt — 2011-04-08 18:31:44Z

Hi,

I am trying to trace my grandfather's line and I am a bit stuck. I have a birth certificate for my great grandfather. He was born 14th February 1899. At the time his parents lived at 373 Bath Street, Walker. Their names are George Hedley and her name was Margaret (nee McGaw).

There are so many George Hedley's out there, I wanted to ask if anybody recognises him from their family tree before I order a birth certificate.

Many thanks

Re: william hedley

dorothylamb438 — 2011-03-16 16:18:20Z

hi richard, i am a daughter in law of the late herbert alexander lamb and eva nee hedley. my husband david is cousin to charles lamb. i have amassed a great deal of information on both sides of the family,maybe we could compare information

Re: william hedley

annalexander96 — 2010-12-01 22:45:40Z

Hello Mel,
I have Mary Ann born 1876 who was single living in Australia and also Mary born 1889 who married John Clifford also in Australia and had one child called John Cuthbert if thats any help.Cheers Ann

Re: william hedley

annalexander96 — 2010-12-01 22:40:34Z

Hi Richard,
I have searched the hedley family tree but can't see where your relations fit in but I'll keep trying.If you send me your e-mail and postal address I can send you what I have.Cheers ann

Re: william hedley

annalexander96 — 2010-12-01 00:45:43Z

Hi Richard.I will search for a link to william hedley for you and send you what I have.You can e-mail be on firedupnaway@windowslive.com.Cheers ann

Re: william hedley

RPHed — 2010-11-29 08:48:56Z

Ann

Any info would be gratefully received on Catherine's siblings as I have only limited info on them - my G Grandfather was estranged from the rest of the family. I'd also be interested in any links to William 'Puffing Billy' Hedley as it was always said in the family that we were related, but I've been unable to find any connection at all!
Best wishes

Richard

Re: william hedley

annalexander96 — 2010-11-29 01:54:52Z

Hi Richard,
I have quite a bit more info on the Catherines siblings.Quite a few went to Australia and some to Canada.I'm not sure how I came to have this info as I was researching William Hedley of Puffing Billy fame,I'm not sure if we belong to the same family as there are so many named WWilliam.I will go and search through my pile of papers that I have accumulated to see whos who.Cheers Ann

Re: william hedley

RPHed — 2010-11-28 13:23:50Z

Hi Ann

Catherine's brother William John is my G Grandfather. I have him as one of 11, although the 1911 census records that their mother (Catherine Hedley nee Bilton) had had 14 children. William John married Mary Lamb, the sister of Jacob Lamb. Catherine died in childbirth in 1901 and her children were "taken in" by her mother (Catherine Hedley, nee Bilton). As to Catherine's children I have William Hedley Lamb(1894-1968), Herbert Alexnader Lamb (1896-1972), Albert George Lamb(1897-1970), Catherine Belton Hedley Lamb (1898-1982). Elizabeth Jane Lamb(1899 - this may have been "Lilly")) and Mary Victoria Lamb(1901-1902). I'd be delighted to learn of your link to the family.

Richard Hedley

Re: william hedley

annalexander96 — 2010-11-28 05:47:50Z

i have catherine hedley married to jacob lamb.They had three children William,Herbert,Lilian.Catherine had 10 siblings.William,Mary,John,Elizabeth,Joseph,Isobel,Lilian,Ehel,Amos and Mary.If you want anymore info I have a bit more.Cheers ann

Re: Hedley Family of Alnwick, Northumberland

PollyBurg — 2010-10-03 05:33:40Z

Hi Lyn,
No I haven't received any other replies unfortunately, however I have seen your family tree and was pleased to catch up with the information on the Hedleys. I had done a fair bit of research on the family and was delighted to see I had got it right except for one marriage where I had the wrong lady, however your information went further than mine in lots of cases. I will look forward to seeing the story on the family when I catch up with you.
We will be in Sydney early November (for granddaughter's birthday) so maybe we can get together.
Barb

Re: Hedley Family of Alnwick, Northumberland

LynetteSkeoch — 2010-10-02 02:14:47Z

Hi Barbara
Wonder if you have had any other replies. There is a little more info on JH in my Skeoch tree. It came from a copy of information written out by Ruth Wainwright and her brother John. We have a copy of a family tree in JW's hand and the 'family story' in Aunty Ruth's hand. I remember she had the trunk in which Sybilla Richardson carried her family possessions when she moved to Liverpool around 1822.
Let me know if you can't access my tree.
Lyn

Hedley Family of Alnwick, Northumberland

PollyBurg — 2010-05-27 02:29:26Z

I am seeking information on my Husband's g granfather John Hedley born Alnwick Northumberland in 1819. His Father was Nicholas Hedley, but not much else known about the Family. John married 1)Mary Anne Young 2) Georgina Pryde and they lived at Toxteth Park, Liverpool. John was a businessman in Liverpool. Would be happy to swap information with anyone interested in this family.
Barbara

Hedley's soap manufacturers, Newcastle

melskeet — 2010-05-04 17:24:22Z

I have a bar of soap (allegedly from the 1940s) which has the words "Hedley's Trafford Bar" stamped into it. If there is anyone from the Hedley family with links to the soap manufacturer who'd like it, then I'd be happy to send it to you. It's actually a bar which was intended to be cut into 3 separate pieces. I think it's probably for laundry as it looks unattractive and has no real scent - but then that may have long since worn off!

Hedley Family from Newbiggin by the Sea

janelyster — 2010-04-28 19:36:23Z

I am researching the Hedley family from Northumberland and I would be interested to hear from any descendants of Willliam Hedley born @ 1867 (Earsdon/Seghill)who married Bessie Jane born 1866 (Calstock Cornwall) in Tynemouth in 1888. They had the following children:
Thomas b. 1888 d. 1969; William b. 1891; Ellen b. 1893; James b. 1895; John b. 1897; Margaret b. 1900. Ellen may have married Francis H. Graham in 1913 and had a son, William H. Graham in 1914, but I have yet to confirm this. I would be pleased to hear from any descendents of this family with whom I would be happy to share my research.

hedley - annie elizabeth

robden90 — 2010-04-19 14:19:26Z

my grandmother was called annie elizabeth hedley, had a brother robert. I believe their father was Thomas hedley. The family then lived in Greenwich in London. we know little of the rest of the family. Annie married Francis McMahon and moved to sunderland had 6 children. She kept in touch with her brother Robert via letter. I believe he ended up living in Felixstow. I am trying to research the hedley family but to no avail. hope this helps someone remember a little more. Any information would be greatly received.

Hedley family

janelyster — 2010-04-18 21:07:51Z

I am researching the Hedley family who lived in Newbiggin by the Sea. Wiliam Hedley( b @ 1868 Seghill) married Bessie Jane (b. 1866 Calstock, Cornwall)in 1888, they had 6 children: Thomas b. 1888; William b. 1891; Ellen b. 1893; James b. 1895; John b. 1897; & Margaret b. 1900.
I believe William Hedley (snr) was a coal miner and was the son of Thomas Hedley, a joiner.

Ellen Hedley may have maried Francis H. Graham in 1913 and I think they had a son, William in 1914.

I am anxious to contact anyone who may be researching this family or who has any connection with it. Thomas Hedley (b 1888) was my husband's grandfather.

Re: michael hedley

glenda1239 — 2010-04-18 07:45:19Z

Ralph also features in my Hedley line - born 1787 son of Thomas Hedley b 1748 Chester-Le-Street. He was brother of my 4xG Grandfather, John. Ralph then used as a "second" christian name in subsequent generations, although not officially registered, i.e. my gf uncle was Robert Ralph.
Hope this helps.
Glenda

Re: michael hedley

eileenhealey60 — 2010-04-17 16:12:25Z

Hi there again donachie47
e.mail me on e.acallaghan@btopenworld.com i'll give you my info....eileen

Re: michael hedley

bobhedley22 — 2010-04-17 16:04:07Z

Many thanks Eileen. A Michael Hedley was a witness at the wedding in Hartburn parish of my g(x2) grandfather John Hedley (1796-1840) a shoemaker who lived at Snitter near Rothbury. He has been my 'brickwall' for 4 years, two expensive reports from professional genealogists working in Northumberland were both inconclusive. One of his sons, my g grandfather was named Ralph Lambton Hedley. Since the name Ralph is not common and occurs mostly in Elsdon parish I have recently transcribed all the Hedley entries in the Elsdon registers in the hope that it would lead me to John Hedley's antecedents. No luck so far!!

Re: michael hedley

eileenhealey60 — 2010-04-17 15:26:58Z

Hi Robert....I am an ancester of Michael Hedley...he was my Grt X3 grandfather...I have an extensive tree for the Hedley clan.EILEEN

Re: michael hedley

lrharton — 2010-03-29 13:15:25Z

i appologise in advance just in case you don't wish to be contacted. But you have come up as a Link within my tree on the side of William Berry.

William Berry married Anne Scott... The dau. of Joseph Scott and Annie Bell.

Family names connected to this line of my tree are: McGowan, Crow, Bell, Carson, Kennedy & Burns and a 2nd non related marriage Hagin or Hagins.

If you think we have a link

lrharton @gmail.com

Hedley from Lambeth/Southwark

Hedlights — 2010-03-01 01:07:21Z

I am seeking information on Joseph Hedley who married Priscilla Davies 16 Mar 1811 at St Bride Fleet St London. Sons Thomas Abercrombie Hedley (b.1824) and George Henry Carne Hedley (b. abt 1812), possibly twin sons Joseph and Thomas Davies Hedley (b. 1818).

Re: michael hedley

barbarawhalen39 — 2010-02-12 14:45:48Z

There is a record of a Michael Hedley, born 1786, Elsdon, Northumberland. Parents Ralph Hedley, mother Jane.You can see this on IGI .Batch No.P001711. Possibly too old for your Michael

Re: Hedleys in Ireland, Cumberland & Northumberland

petehedley — 2009-11-22 16:12:40Z

Whitehaven as a port of departure is certainly a strong possibilty and one that hadn't occured to me, makes a lot of sense actually, possibly some to Ireland as well. Thank you for that

peter