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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Durham => Topic started by: beccaj on Wednesday 11 April 07 17:32 BST (UK)
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I am trying to work out the address of James Hunter on his marriage certificate 1897, Holy Trinity Gateshead.
I think it says "62 Broughton Street" and I think it is likely it is Gateshead, but that is just an assumption.
Can anyone help me to identify it? I can't find it in a modern-day A-Z or on an old Gateshead map...
I have also not located James on the 1891 census, so I am keen to pinpoint his location in 1897
Thank you
Rebecca
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According to a Gateshead 1930's street map there is no Broughton listed but there is Burdon. My Aunt who is 90 and was born there gave me that info. ;)
As they usually married where the bride lived that would make sense.
Hope this helps
Patrish.
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Thanks for looking
My Grandma was born near Burdon Street too, and she can't recall a Broughton Street either.
Rebecca
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There was a 62 Broughton Road in South Shields in the 1901 Census. There was no Broughton Street anywhere in County Durham or Northumberland. Also in the 1890 Directory, occupied by Robert Simpson.
Stan
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Thanks Stan - I will investigate South Shields. I am beginning to wonder if James was mumbling when asked where he lived!
Rebecca
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Hi Rebecca,
I think I have found James in the 1891 census:-
7, Greys Yard, Tynemouth, North Shields
Margaret Hunter, 56, a widow b North Shields
James Hunter, son, 16, an errand lad, b North Shields
Christopher Hunterson, son, 19, b North Shields
Mary Ormston, 4, g.daughter - no birth place
This info is based on finding James Hunter , mason, in the 1881 census.
I've had a look in a couple of directories at that time and the only Broughton street I can find is in South Shields but thats in 1914
Junev
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Hi Rebecca
1881 Census
RG11/5035 Folio 70 Page 10
6 William Street, Gateshead
James HUNTER Head Mar 46 Marble Floater? Cumberland Carlisle
Mary HUNTER Wife Mar 40 Northumberland Newcastle
William HUNTER Son 17 Marble Floater ? Northumberland Newcastle
Jane HUNTER Daur 9 Durham Gateshead
James HUNTER Son 6 Durham Gateshead
Mary HUNTER Daur 4 Durham Gateshead
Agnes HUNTER Daur 1 Durham Gateshead
Regards
Helen K
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Hi Junev and Helen K
Thanks very much for looking
Yes that is them on 1881 census, they were there in 1871 as well
For 1891 census, James's mother was Mary b 1841 Gateshead, so Margaret doesn't fit unfortunately. I can't find any of them 1891, but probably have a bit more creative searching to do - there are a lot of James Hunters out there!
Rebecca
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Burdon Street, it does not exist today, I read it was demolished either in the 30's or 60's because of the unhealthy condition of the properties. My great grandparents also lived on Burdon St., in the late 1890's.