Forum: Durham county-wide forum

A strong possibility for the indecipherable name on my wife's grandfather's marriage certificate (see Northumberland forum) is Haswell. Would there be work opportunities for a blacksmith there in 1916? (obviously not horses but perhaps shipbuilding?)

Can anybody recommend a locally based researcher to undertake work at Durham Records Office please? Paul

Hi, I'm wanting information on Harbour House at Durham, such as tithe maps, ownership of the estate around 1700 - 1800, what area of land was owned by the estate etc. Can anyone point me in the right direction as to where to get information please. Are there any books on the history of Harbour...

Anyone else searching for HENSONs in and around South Shields/

Hi Can anyone who has any knowledge of William Irvine's family, please give me a nudge in finding his past. I have found some info from the FamilySearch site. William born in Auckland Durham in 1867, married Margaret Stirk born in Cockfield 1866 and a son Hubert christened in Cockfield during...

I would like to hear from others who are researching DOWSONS from Hamsterley and BROWNS from Shilbottle/Sunderland please. I am back to 1800 and need parish register leads. Also if I can help with your searches I will.|help|

Hi I am looking for the family of Ginger Dickson or Ginger Dixon I am not quite sure. Thanks Rose

Thomas Cook was b 30 October 1802 in County Durham per his tombstone and family data. I am seeking the names of his parents. He married Jane Bennett in 1825 in Christ Church, Tynemouth, Northumberland County. His parish may have been Houghton le Spring. They had 2 sons bpt at All Saints,...

Looking for any information on the Graham family who lived in Medomsley circa 1850-1900, John Graham, wife Jane. Son Edward, wife also jane, lived Medomsley circa 1850 -1900, then Victoria Garesfield ( In 1911 census) then moved to Chopwell.

Trying to find any information on the Barker family who were living at 48 Black Road, Witton Park in 1915. I know from a marriage certificate that John Barker born 1894 lived there and I am asuming that his father, also John was living there as well. Not had much luck with the census due to the...

I received a birth certificate for one of my relatives that listed their birthplace in 1925 as; 31 Edith Avenue, Usworth, Durham. When I search for this, apparently no such road exists. does anyone know when this road ceased to be, or what happened to it?

Does anyone know if West Hall Whitburn was used by the army in 1918. I think it may have been a regimental HQ. If it was, what regiment was using it ? I would be grateful for any help at all.

I am new on here so excuse me if I am telling you all something you already know but I have discovered a great site called durhamrecordsonline.com. They have over 3 million records and although there is a small charge (credits can be bought) it seems to be worth it. They also seem to have some...

I am trying to find information for grandmothers family members,she was born Feb 1916,I know she had a sister called Florence and another called Pat.Looking on family trees in Ancestry I can see some listing Florence & Patricia but no sign of Nora,I believe her mothers maiden name was Kidney,it is...

A challenge for the 'sleuths' I have found a James McGrath on the 1911 census (age 35) living in Crook & Stanley, Co Durham. His wife's name is Elizabeth also 35 Their children were James (14); Mary Jane (11), Joseph (8), Erin (Aaron - a SON)) (5), Ellen Teresa (4), Amelia (2) and John (2...

William Williams 1849 married Johanna Reay 1849 in Sunderland There child James Reay 1874 Alice taylor Williams 1901 Parents James williams & Hannah Williams formerley Reay. (on birth cert) My problem is and has been for a long time is finding a marriage or even the whereabouts of hannah....

Hi Does anyone have any info on the marriage of REBECCA THYNN Birth: 17 OCT 1798 Christening: 25 DEC 1798 Whickham Durham Parents: Father: WILLIAM THYNN Mother: ELIZABETH BROWN

I'm trying to find details of a relative who was buried at North Road Cemetery, Darlington, County Durham January 1965. I would like to get any photo of his grave or any inscription etc. or any map of the graveyard site. Can anyone help? Thanks, Lynn