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lila
04-05-2006, 3:38 AM
went back quiet a long way with myline of relations all living in north shields stuck now on william downie born 1785 newbiggin by sea died north shields 20 10 1866 married to mary ann cross how can i find the name of williams father also hit a brick wall on williams son born 29 12 1816 master mariner can not obtain death certificate does this mean he dies abroad in the census till1871 then no trace also named william downie married to mary ann carter hoping someone can help thanks

busymemarie
18-12-2007, 11:17 PM
Hi there. I have just read your post regarding William 1765 and his family and can say that l am researching his family too. His son James 1804 had William 1826 who then hasd Margaret who married a THIRKLE making her my X husbands G G Grandmother. I would love to hear from you, e mail me direct if you wish. I actually live in Newcastle in fact not far from Holywell. Regards Marjorie