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    Default What is G.H. on a marriage record?

    Robert Danskin G.H. married Grace Hope Spr (spinster?) 12 Sept 1772 at All Saints Newcastle Upon Tyne. I assume the G.H. refers to his work/profession but what is it?

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    At first glance G.H. and Grace Hope seem too much of a coincidence? Have you a copy of the original parish record? There are a few posts on Robert Danskin on other sites (if you Google them they are easy to find): perhaps it's worth linking up with some potential rellies there to compare notes

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    Have you looked at the actual image or just a transcription?
    If the actual image from the register, is it a very definite G H or could it possibly be interpreted as something else ? e.g. s. m. for single man.
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    Robert Danskin G.H. ... Newcastle Upon Tyne
    GH = Gateshead ?????

    Just a thought .

    Otherwise the same questions as the others. Looking at several adjacent pages of the register can be a great help in interpreting abbreviations.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter Goodey View Post
    GH = Gateshead ?????
    I agree this is most likely. I've seen G.H. in other Newcastle registers, where Gateshead has been the known location for the family.

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    Now I have various avenues to 'chase up' and Yes I did looked at the original Parish Register.
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    General consensus seems to suggest it was something to do with Glass Making as this is the work his offspring did (think I'll still chase up the Gateshead connection though).

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    If it was GM it could be a reference to him being a Masonic Grand Master

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    The GH you asked about stands for Glass House which is where Robert worked as a glass maker. He was a Glass House worker

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