Excelent site,very intresting, my late mother came from Consett [51 constance street] her name Florence Emily Patterson 24/1/1915. I am intrested in Patterson - Ridley, McAloon, anything connected with these famlies, please contact me for further details.
Dennis Patterson-Haig. [Doncaster] Dennis Patterson-Haig, [email protected], Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, 05/11/2003 18:41:13
great site very informative anyone with any info with name bainbridge would love to hear.doing family history.have found the registary offices up north very helpful and obliging. christine bainbridge. christine bainbridge, [email protected]., halifax, west yorks, 24/10/2003 12:56:02
This is one excellant site, I have only just discovered it after all this time(5.years in all)on line. I am a former resident of MURTON COLLIERY CO.DURHAM and interested in FAMILY HISTORY, once again thanks for a very good site. Name Withheld, [email protected], BOGNOR REGIS, WEST SUSSEX, U.K., 20/10/2003 13:29:04
good web page hard to find data Simon Wilson, [email protected], Durham Belmont, Co.Durham, Eng, 06/10/2003 10:11:04
I would like to thank you for your site. It has helped me in researching my family both with certificates and the book "A Dictionary of County Durham Place-Names" which has helped me translate some of the writing in the census.
My Great Grandfather was accidentally killed on the North Eastern Railway in 1894, ar the Coroner's Inquest records from this time available and if so can the be accessed by internet, mail or phone. John Tom Hair, [email protected], Orangeville, Ontario, Canada, 28/09/2003 19:01:43
I am just starting to search for my ancestors and was fotunate enough to be guided to your site. It is a VERY helpfull site and well designed. My ancestors were from Tudhoe and I am hoping to find a good deal of information on them thru your site.
Thank You! Bryan Rivers, [email protected], Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, 24/09/2003 17:31:08
A great site and a long belated thanks to the Registrar at Bishop Auckland office on September 15, 1978. I had opportunity to visit birthplace of my grandad and great-granddad (Crook) and went to Bishop Auckland office and help received was really above and beyond that expect - thanks to Mr. James (I think James) Pickens. If you are still there, Sir, my thanks! Tom Thirkell Thomas J. Thirkell, [email protected], North Augusta, South Carolina, USA (The Colonies), 20/09/2003 20:55:10
Brilliant new site . Hoping to find some of my family�s births deaths and marriages in the BRANDON and City of Durham area!
Thank goodness I�ve got such grat help from a local Durham lady who is kind enough to send me the best lincs!! Sheila Caroline Ashcroft, [email protected], G�TEBORG, Sweden, 19/09/2003 07:16:34
Born in shotton Coll. 1932 I wonder if any of my old friends are still around, i left there in 1948-9.It would be great to hear from any-.Great site, At 71 I'm just a learner at this, get on-line you old codgers!!!! Jim Clement, [email protected], Leeds, west yorks., Uk, 05/09/2003 01:34:05
Hello my name is Jessica, I am a gay German and very proud of it. I am looking for relatives with the same last name as mine "Cuthbertson". Please email me and tell me information about yourself. Thanks. Jessica Cuthbertson, [email protected], Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, 02/09/2003 10:43:40
Loved the new site, still would like to hear from old friends back home Margaret nee(Honey), [email protected], NSW, Australia, 25/08/2003 04:19:19
Great site. I was looking for families from Middleton-in-Teesdale who are in my Tree.
They include William Wholah a shoemaker in bridge street in the 1840/60s. A daughter Nancy Wholah Walton who lived at 18 Chapel Row aged 76 in 1901. Also another daughter a Sarah Wholah Hutchinson who had a son William Wholah Hutchinson in 1853. Their brother John Wholah came to Australia . Richard Greene, [email protected], Melbourne, Australia, 23/08/2003 02:49:03
I am currently tracing my family tree and would be grateful if anyone has info on the following:-
THOMAS HEDLEY born 1894 Houghton-le-Spring
JAMES URWIN used to be councillor for Houghton-le-Spring around 1950's.
WILLIAM MURRAY born Low Westwood, Consett around 1921. His father was alos called WILLIAM and mother called JANE. I believe his family moved to Ebchester.
Any help gratefully received. Kay Murray, [email protected], Washington, 12/08/2003 22:42:30
great side Karl Napf, [email protected], M�nchen, Germany, 08/08/2003 08:51:26
I am researching my family tree but i'm not having much luck, so any info would be greatly appreciated!!! My gran was born HILDA KIRK on march 23 1913 & she lived in ALMA ST WEST HARTLEPOOL. Her father CHRISTOPHER KIRK was killed when she was young (at sea i think!) Her mothers name was ANNIE (dont know maiden name) but she re-married FRANCIS O'NEIL(round about 1920). She had 3 brothers HARRY,BRIAN & JACK but not sure if they were KIRK or O'NEIL!! MAKE ANY SENSE TO ANYONE!!! If so can u plz e-mail me! If not thanx 4 taking the time 2 read it gail gail collimore, [email protected], hampshire, england, 31/07/2003 08:03:31
I'm interested to know more about the street names of Murton, Co Durham. Particularly Farmer Street. Who was Mr (Or Mrs!) Farmer and what did they do that so impressed DCC that they named a street after them. Name Withheld, Easington, 24/07/2003 16:29:37 Web Administrator: Hi Valerie,
Unfortunately, the County Council doesn't actually name streets - that duty falls to the District Councils. Contact information for the District Council websites can be found at - http://www.durham.gov.uk/durhamcc/usp.nsf/pws/Government+-+What+is+Local+Government.
RE my previous.George and John Parkin of 37 Seventh St Horden died August 3rd.1939 with two friends,James Miller 12yrs.of 24 Seventh St,Horden and Gordon Clarkson 9yrss of 32 Seventh St,Horden.Now are there any members of any of the families reading this if so please contact me. I have just recieved from the Northern Echo copies of the papers relating to the incident.
Bert Parkin Bert Parkin, [email protected], Suffolk, 21/07/2003 17:05:21
i found this site by accident as all my ancesters were born in or arround durham i thought i would find everyone i wonted but all born in brandon dont seem to be there is there any hope of finding them in near future brenda brenda dodsworth, [email protected], darlington, durham, england, 18/07/2003 20:38:18 Web Administrator: Hi Brenda, You may also like to contact our Record Office at [email protected] or see their web pages at www.durham.gov.uk/recordoffice.
1930/1940 two children called PARKIN of Cosford Park Horden died whilst playing by the cliffs at Horden beach.Believed to be Gordon and John.There is a strong chance that there were two other children as well but if so I have no details of them.Gorden and John were my half brother but they died many years before I was born so any help would be appreciated.I have traced some of my family to Rugby so it would be nice if this piece of family history could be solved. Many thanks. Ber Parkin, [email protected], Suffolk, 14/07/2003 12:57:28
Very plush and easy to use site.
Came across the site looking for information on road safety for children, which we will be doing a presentation on. Found the information very helpful Richard Murphy, [email protected], Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom, 13/06/2003 21:06:27
It is very fitting that your first test is against Zimbabwe, even though it is a sort of pariah state at the moment. Some of its nationals spent an enjoyable part of their lives at your colleges. The ones I can remember are:
St Chads
1 The Late Augustine ?Gus? V. M. Chikumira
2 Clement Mugadza
3 One fellow who I can?t seem to remember
New College, Durham
1 Damiano Vincent Chiuswa
2 Susan Chinhakwe
3 Elizabeth Mugadza
4 Mary Chivizhe
5 James Jenami
6 Samuel Tsatsi
7 Patrick Mandidi
8 Rodgers Masvina Hove
9 Bongani Ndwalaza Dube
10 Mufaro Majoni Hungwe
11 Stewart ?Chinya? Chiwanga
There are a lot of other guys I cannot remember as this was in the early 1980s. I have a list of others who were in the north-east. I would be very thankful if you can at least root for our team as sportsmen. Demonstrations aside I believe you are aware that this is a gentleman?s sport.
Also, as you watch the matches, spare a thought for the hungry and troubled people of Zimbabwe.
Anywhere Congratulations.
Regards
One of your students
Mufaro Majoni Hungwe, [email protected], Zimbabwe, 04/06/2003 08:58:12
It is many years since I visited the beautiful City of Durham, seeing this site beckons me back. I taught Aikido in the area in the 1960's, so if anyone remembers me?? visit my website: "British Aikido"...www.GeoCities.com/BritishAikido or email me. Remember Kenshiro Abbe sensei?? then read "British Aikido Board Controversy", that will bring back memories.Henry Ellis - Author: "Positive Aikido". Henry Ellis, [email protected], Bracknell, Royal County of Berkshire, United Kingdom, 03/06/2003 11:08:35
I am wondering if anyone has any interest in the LARNACH (all spellings) name in the UK. I am tracing the LARNACH family and would love to hear from anyone with any information that can help me.
Marilyn Parker, [email protected], Whitianga, New Zealand, 29/05/2003 05:45:36
I just learned about this site during the Aim High training session today, at Blackhall Community Centre.
What a useful and informative site! I'll be happy to direct all my friends,colleagues and learners to this site. Good work! Name Withheld, Seaham, County Durham, England, 20/05/2003 21:37:54
Hello!
Cool site, my new bookmark!
Best wishes tom, [email protected], DE, DE, 19/05/2003 08:10:12
My grandmother emigrated to Canada with her father prior to WW1. During WW2 my uncle visited an Uncle Bertie & Auntie Edith who still resided at Binchester Hall & the few pictures he took have the RCN stamp on the back. I know that the hall became a restaurant then a rest home & is now vacant. I suspect Edith may have been my greatgrandfathers sister but I'm not sure- the 1881 census showed an Edith Hutchinson as being 6 yrs old.
I know my grandmother attended Westholme Girls School- not from my memory but her own handwriting in a book about Brahms dated 1908.
I have almost figured out how to make a website (not all the pictures have loaded because I ran out of room & am still working on it). If you would like to see some early 1900's family pictures have a look at http://members.shaw.ca/casey.crawford/ & there is also a link to some old postcards that Edith sent my grandmother at the bottom- perhaps you may recognize a few of the places, I don't.
Living in Canada I don't have the ability to do much family research so I would appreciate hearing from anyone that might have some useful information- I do know that my grandmother had relatives that emigrated to Kenya but don't know if that was on her mother's or fathers side. I do know the names of 2 of her cousins tho- Philip & John Burns (brothers) but I'm not sure if it was Burns or Hutchinson that went to Kenya.
Trying to trace your roots isn't all that easy via the internet- everyone wants money for you to join before they will supply you with what little they have & I don't have the funds to waste on spec so I've done what I can by creating a family pictures & old postcards website Casey Crawford, [email protected], Burnaby, BC, Canada, 16/05/2003 12:13:07
Love the site, I was born in Annfield Plain and raised in Catchgate, emigrated to Australia in 1966, would love to hear from anyone who new me back then. Regards Margaret Margaret nee(Honey), [email protected], NSW, Australia, 13/05/2003 10:20:48
Up until 1955 I used to live at 5Newcastle Ave,Horden. My father was John Parkin who died in !952 at St Dunstans Hospital,Gateshead and my mother Betty died in 1955 which is when I left Horden.Within the last couple of days I have managed to trace a George Parkin who is my fathers son by his first marriage, and according to his daughter Jill there were relatives of George on his mothers side who lived in Horden called Twitchett.So can anyone help if so please feel free to e.mail me. Also can someone help me regarding my parents. I am trying to trace where and when they died exactly and if they were buried or creamated. To the best of my knowledge both their funerals took place in Horden. I appreciate that this is a strange request but I now know know that my mother sent me to relatives prior to my fathers death and when my mother died I was so upset I couldnt go to the funeral.
Thanks for a great site it is something to be proud of. Albert Parkin, [email protected], Haverhill, Suffolk, 30/04/2003 17:23:02
HI FROM CANADA..... GREAT SITE AND SO MUCH INFO
I just happened on to your Website as I was trying to find some info on my Grt Granparents, Joseph Emmerson, b in Chopwell abt 1844, married Isabella Hetherington, b also in Chopwell abt 1847. I know that they had 10 children, but do not have any info of the childrens marriage or families. Also looking for my Grandmothers family, her name was Josaphine Joyce b abt 1885 in Winlaton and her father was Joseph Joyce (Joice) and mother Margaret Wilson. If someone overthere can help me out I would be forever grateful.
King Emmerson, [email protected], Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 25/04/2003 04:34:58
G'Day from Australia. Excellent site! Trish, Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia, 19/04/2003 03:38:38
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