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Title: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Thursday 12 June 08 14:24 BST (UK)
Here are some more Surnames for Stanley Crook.

Adamson, Adamthwaite, Aldworth, Allanson, Allinson, Armstrong (Hume) Barras, Bayles, Bell(Gardener) Britton, Brookes, Browell, Brown, Buckley, Burns, Butterfield, Campbell,
Carr, Cassells, Charlton, Cheesmond, Clark, Coats, Collingwood, Craggs, Craig, Daglish, Darbyshire, Davies, Davison, Dawson, Dent, Dobson, Dolphin, Douglas, Dowson, Dunn(Rutherford) Dyson(Turnbull) Eldrett, Ellis, Ellison(Turnbull) Elmes, Fairbank, Fairley, Featherstone, Firbank, Forster, Foster, Freak,French, Gaddas, Gardiner(Stephenson) Garthwaite, Gibson, Gilligan, Gowland, Graham, Greenbank, Greener, Grinling?, Hall, Harding, harker, Harkness, Harland, Harver, Henderson, Hodgson, Holliday, Hume, Hutchinson, Irwin(Caile) Jackson, Jane, Jenkins, Johnson, Kelly, Lawson, Lee, Liddle, Lieland(Canoler) Littlewood(Reed), Lloyd, Loney,Longstaff, Lonsdale, Lumsdon, Marr, McGregor, Mercer?, Midgley, Milburn, Moore, Moralle, Morgan, Moses, Mudd?, Muncaster, Nellist, Nicholson(Etherington), Oliver, Paley, Palmer, Parkin(Hetherington, Pattison, Payne, Peacock, Pearse(Davidson, Peart, Philpson, Pickering, Plummer, Pope, Proud, Race, Ramshaw, Raynor, Richards, Richardson(Watson), Robinson, Robson, Roos(Martin) Rowell, Sanders, Scott, Seleway(Horler) Simpson, Smailes, Smith, Stephenson, Stoddart, Stoker, Storey, Stothard, Stout, Studholme, Tarn, Tewart, Thirling, Thompson, (Scott), Thompson(Stotherd), Tinkler, Tomlinson(Allanson) Tweddle, Twiddy, Vipond, Wade, Wainwright(Harrop, Walker, Watson, Westgarth, Whittle, Wilkinson, Winship, Woodward, Young.

Adam.
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley Crook,
Post by: TonyJames on Friday 13 June 08 08:35 BST (UK)
Adam,

Hi, can you let me have the inscriptions for Collingwood and Moses?

Many thanks
Tony
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Friday 13 June 08 11:09 BST (UK)
Hello Tony. Here are the inscriptions:-

In loving memory of William, beloved husband of Dorothy Collingwood of 24 White Lea, Crook. Died December/17/1918 aged 46 years.

In loving memory of Joseph, the beloved husband of Mary Moses, died 31/December/1927 aged 61? years.
Mary Moses died 16/November/1943? aged 78 years.

In loving memory of Elsie, beloved daughter of T.S. and S.A, Moses of front street, Sunniside died October/26/1920 aged 5 years.

There is another wooden cross with a brass plate with the deaths dated 1934 and 1984.
I do not post these later memorials in case it offends someone.
I could send it by personal message if you think it is relevent.

Adam

Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley Crook,
Post by: JenB on Friday 13 June 08 11:12 BST (UK)
Adam,
Is there anything for a Barbara Johnson died 1870, please?
Many thanks
Jennifer

Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Friday 13 June 08 13:35 BST (UK)
Hello Jennifer.
Sorry none for a Barbara Johnson.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley Crook,
Post by: JenB on Friday 13 June 08 13:40 BST (UK)
many thanks for looking
Jennifer
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley Crook,
Post by: TonyJames on Friday 13 June 08 22:08 BST (UK)
Adam,

Many thanks - this is great.  Joseph is my greatgrandfather, Mary was nee Collingwood and had a brother William born about 1871. They all lived in Crook. I went around the graveyard there a while back but did not go to others.
I would be grateful if you could send the others by personal message, my mother had relations still in Crook.

Thanks again. :D
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: stratfordite on Sunday 27 July 08 05:27 BST (UK)
May I have the information for Moses.

Thankyou  Stratfordite
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Sunday 27 July 08 20:07 BST (UK)
Hello Stratfordite. Here are the Moses inscriptions for Stanley, Crook.
:-

In loving memory of Elsie, the beloved daughter of T.S. and S.A. Moses of Front street, Sunniside, died October/26/1920 aged 5 years.

In loving memory of Joseph, the beloved husband of Mary Moses, who died 30/December/1927 aged 61? years.
Also the above Mary Moses, who died 16/November/1943? aged 78 years.

There is another memorial in the form of a wooden cross with brass plate.
One of the dates is after 1950 (my cut off point) and I will send it via the personal mail.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Thursday 07 August 08 20:37 BST (UK)
Hello Tay. Here are the Bell inscriptions for Stanley, Crook.

In loving memory of Sydney George Bell, the beloved son of William and Annie Bell of Sunniside, who died November/25/1905 aged 13 years and eight months.

In loving memory of Jennie, beloved daughter of Thomas and Mary Bell of Reservoir Terrace, Stanley, who died March/6/1924 aged 3 years.

In affectionate remembrance of Joseph Bell, beloved son of Thomas and Mary Bell who died March/8/1876 aged 18 years.
Also of Thomas Gardener, who fell asleep in Jesus February/11/1881 aged 82 years.
Mary, beloved wife of Thomas Bell of Esh Winning, who died August/5/1907 aged 75 years.
Also the above Thomas Bell who died February/16/1910 aged 82 years.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Thursday 07 August 08 20:45 BST (UK)
Hello Tay.  Here is another inscription.

In loving memory of Annie, beloved wife of Thomas Dawson, died October/19/1914 aged 60 years.

Adam.
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Maverick180 on Saturday 06 September 08 20:24 BST (UK)
Hi Adam, can you give me the Gibson inscriptions please?

Thanks
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Saturday 06 September 08 21:34 BST (UK)
Hello Maverick. Just the one gravestone inscription:-

In loving memory of Pte Edwin Gibson. N.F. Son of Thomas and Margaret Gibson, late of Croxdale, died from wounds received in action in France December/23/1916 aged 37 years.
This cross was erected by his loving brother Pte Charles Gibson, R.F.A. who was also killed in action in France September/16/1917 aged 40 years.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: tomatillo on Tuesday 16 September 08 14:11 BST (UK)
Hello Adam,

I would be very grateful if you could give me any Holidays or Lees. Many thanks
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Tuesday 16 September 08 20:45 BST (UK)
Hello Tomatilo. Here they are:-

In memory of David, son of Martin F and Sarah Holliday, of Stanley Villa, Crook.  Born July/10/1873 and fell asleep in Jesus May/24/1880.
Also Martin Foster Holliday, mining engineer, died December/16/1935 aged
87 years.


In loving memory of my dear husband Robert Holliday, died 23/October/1932 aged 56 years.


In affectionate remembrance of Richard Lee who was killed at Woo????/ colliery ?? ????? 1878 aged 60? years.
Also his ???? daughter Ann, who died march/13/18?7 aged 5? years.
Mary April/5 (no date given) aged 6 years,
Elizabeth May/2 (no date given) aged 2 years. ( this stone is badly effected by lichen, hence the ?????.


In loving memory of Ann Lee, the beloved wife of Thomas Lee of Stanley, who died October/26/1888 aged 54 years.

Adam

Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: tomatillo on Tuesday 16 September 08 20:55 BST (UK)
Many thanks again Adam. That's very helpful.
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: kelsmell on Tuesday 07 October 08 12:11 BST (UK)
Hi Adam

I think I may be a pain to you i’ve not been on this web site for a long time and there’s so many inscriptions for the places my family have lived and died.

I’ve already asked for quite a few name’s from different grave yards today can I please just ask for two more look up when you have time Wade and Johnson Stanley, Crook

Sorry to be such a pain

Kellie
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Tuesday 07 October 08 17:42 BST (UK)
Hello Kellie. Here they are:-

In loving memory of Margaret Ann, beloved wife of Joseph Wade of Stanley, who died August/7/1898 aged 44 years.

In loving memory of Bessie, beloved daughter of James and Frances H Johnson. (No age no dates)

In affectionate remembrance of Thomas, beloved husband of Sarah Johnson of Stanley Terrace, near Crook, who died February/3/1910 aged 31 years.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: kelsmell on Tuesday 07 October 08 21:40 BST (UK)
Hi Adam

Thank you very much that very helpful.

Would you be able to help me a bit more do you know where I could check to see who else was buried with Margaret Ann, beloved wife of Joseph Wade of Stanley, who died August/7/1898 aged 44 years. She was my 2nd Great great grandmother I don’t live anywhere near Durham so an address or telephone number would be grand.

Thank you very much for your help

Kellie 
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Thursday 09 October 08 11:17 BST (UK)
Hello Kellie. I think the only way that you can find out about the other family members is
http://www.durham.gov.uk/gro/newgro.nsf/search?open&C0514839091009102008$         

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: brimarge on Tuesday 17 March 09 13:42 GMT (UK)
Adam could I get the Barras details please.

I have to say what a fantastic service to researchers your information is.

For information, There is a list held in the entry of the St Mary's Church in Barnard Castle, of all the old gravestone names, many from 1700/1800, and a locator to find the grave, these graves are all next to the church, some inscriptions are difficult to read

Brian
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Tuesday 17 March 09 21:05 GMT (UK)

Hello Brian. Here is the Barrass inscription:-

In loving memory of John Barrass of Billy Row, who died September/22/1899 aged 67 years.
Also Martha, beloved wife of the above, who died September/3/1901 aged 68 years.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: marie.of.crook on Friday 01 May 09 11:22 BST (UK)
Hello Tay.  Here is another inscription.

In loving memory of Annie, beloved wife of Thomas Dawson, died October/19/1914 aged 60 years.

Adam.

Hi Adam

This is my grandmother - is there an inscription for my grandfather (Thomas Dawson)?

Many thanks  :)

Marie
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Saturday 02 May 09 14:52 BST (UK)

Hello Marie. Here is the one for Thomas Dawson. It is badly affected by lichen but here is what can be read.

???? the beloved Thomas Dawson, died October/19/1914 aged 60? years

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: marie.of.crook on Sunday 03 May 09 00:59 BST (UK)

Hello Marie. Here is the one for Thomas Dawson. It is badly affected by lichen but here is what can be read.

???? the beloved Thomas Dawson, died October/19/1914 aged 60? years

Adam

Thank you so much - we have successive generations with the names Thomas and Thomas Henry which soon becomes quite confusing!   :)
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: marie.of.crook on Thursday 07 May 09 23:39 BST (UK)
Hello Tay.  Here is another inscription.

In loving memory of Annie, beloved wife of Thomas Dawson, died October/19/1914 aged 60 years.

Adam.

Hi Adam

I was wondering if there are any more Dawson gravestones in the St Thomas cemetery?  I'd be delighted if there is a John Dawson but basically any would be a boon.  :)

Many thanks
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Friday 08 May 09 19:49 BST (UK)
Hello Marie. No more Dawsons at Stanley Crook.
What year and age for John were you looking for?

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: marie.of.crook on Saturday 09 May 09 10:16 BST (UK)
Hello Marie. No more Dawsons at Stanley Crook.
What year and age for John were you looking for?

Adam

Hi Adam

He died in 1891 at around 36 years of age.  He lived in Billy Row so I would have thought that St Thomas would be the relevant churchyard.  Perhaps it is an unmarked grave?  As far as I know this was the only churchyard in the Billy Row area so I can't think of anywhere else he would be.  His wife was called Jane.

Kind regards

Marie
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Saturday 09 May 09 21:29 BST (UK)

Hello Marie. I have had a look at all the Dawson inscriptions that I have  at Witton le Wear, Tow law, Stanley , Etherley, Hunwick and Crook and there is no one with the name and date that you are looking for.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: marie.of.crook on Sunday 10 May 09 00:04 BST (UK)

Hello Marie. I have had a look at all the Dawson inscriptions that I have  at Witton le Wear, Tow law, Stanley , Etherley, Hunwick and Crook and there is no one with the name and date that you are looking for.

Adam

Thank you so much for your efforts Adam.  It is very much appreciated.  Hopefully he will appear in Parish Records if/when I can get to look through them.  I'm assuming that these will be at the Central Records Office in Durham rather than held by the individual churches.

I really appreciate your time.

Kind regards

Marie
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: doric on Sunday 10 May 09 22:01 BST (UK)
Hi Adamand,

Could I ask if you have any inscriptions for St. John's Church at Langley Moor.  Gt.grandfather died at Langley Moor but we can't find out where he was buried.  It was suggested that it could even have been at the cemetery in Meadowfield.  Can you help?

  Many thanks,

     Doric
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Monday 11 May 09 18:43 BST (UK)

Hello Doric. The nearest that I have to Langley Moor is St Brandon at Brancepeth.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: doric on Monday 11 May 09 20:17 BST (UK)
Hi Adamand,

Many thanks for taking the trouble to reply to my query.  The name I am looking for is Schellenberg, although gt.grandad died at Langley Moor not sure if it would come under Brancepeth.

                                Doric
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Thursday 14 May 09 14:58 BST (UK)

Hello Doric. I have no Schellenbergs in any of the inscriptions that I have.
It is not a very common name. The only Schellenberg that I have heard of is Keith Schelenberg who's family ran a business in Middlebrough .

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: doric on Thursday 14 May 09 19:01 BST (UK)
Thanks Adamand for taking the trouble to check for 'Schellenbergs' in your indexes.

Keith Schellenberg is a relation via another line of the Schellenbergs.  Our gt.grandfather came to this country from Germany in the 1860's along with his cousin who was the ancestor of Keith Schellenberg.

Again thanks for your time, it is very much appreciated.


                                         Doric
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: LaurieA on Tuesday 26 May 09 16:51 BST (UK)
Hello Adam.

Would Ellis include a William Ellis?

Forster & Foster: would any of these be Ann/Anne?

Thank you,
Laurie
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Wednesday 27 May 09 17:18 BST (UK)

Hello Laurie. Here are your inscriptions:-

In loving memory of William Ellis, the beloved husband of Matilda Williams of Stanley, Crook, who departed this life May/10/1905 aged 56 years.

In loving memory of John Alfred Forster Hardy, son of William and Ann Hardy of the Tow law Hotel, who died March/2/1875 aged 3 years and 7 months.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: LaurieA on Wednesday 27 May 09 18:46 BST (UK)

In loving memory of William Ellis, the beloved husband of Matilda Williams of Stanley, Crook, who departed this life May/10/1905 aged 56 years.

In loving memory of John Alfred Forster Hardy, son of William and Ann Hardy of the Tow law Hotel, who died March/2/1875 aged 3 years and 7 months.

Thank you Adam!
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Wanderdog on Tuesday 16 June 09 20:44 BST (UK)
Hi Adam,

Please could I ask you for the Daglish inscription?

Thank you.
With best wishes,
Stephen
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Tuesday 16 June 09 21:38 BST (UK)

Hello Stephen. I thought you may want this one so I had it ready:-

In loving memory of Mary Daglish, the beloved wife of Matthew Charlton Daglish of Mount Pleasant, Born 13/October/1840, died July/19/1882.
Also Minnie, died November/5/1882 aged 14 months.
Also Matthew Charlton, born March/9/1878, died January/18/1887.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Wanderdog on Tuesday 16 June 09 21:57 BST (UK)
Hi Adam,

Once again - thank you very much; much appreciated.

With best wishes,
Stephen
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Tickettyboo on Thursday 18 June 09 06:26 BST (UK)
Hello Adam

I have a puzzle as I was led to believe that John Moordaff CAPE was buried in St Thomas, Stanley but looking at your list there are no CAPES mentioned. I was looking for John M and his wife Mary Ellen ( nee GILLILAND).
I have looked at your other lists but see no Capes ( though I may have missed them) elsewhere.
John Cape was an Alderrman of Durham, I felt sure there would be a gravestone. He died in May 1938. His last known address was Mount Pleasant, Stanley, but as far as I can tell his widow, Mary Ellen,  didn't die until 1961
If you don't have him in your database for this cemetery, could you advise which other cemetery I should be looking at?
Thank you

Boo
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Thursday 18 June 09 15:46 BST (UK)
Hello Boo. There are two possibilities for there being no gravestone for John Cape.
Firstly, there may have been a gravestone that was deemed unsafe and would have been pushed over by the Council on health and safety grounds.
When these gravestone are pushed over on to the top of the grave it means that they are face down and I am afraid the inscription will never be seen again.
The other possibility is that he may have been buried at Crook municipal cemetery rather than the graveyard at Stanley.
I feel sure that that is where his wife would have been buried.
Crook cemetery is vast and I have only done the older parts.
So I am afraid the only thing you can do is have a trawl along the gravestones to see if you can find any Capes gravestones.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Tickettyboo on Thursday 18 June 09 17:23 BST (UK)
Hi Adam

and thanks for the explanation of what may have happened. I heard yesterday that there is a funeral/in memoriam card for John M Cape still in existence  and I should be able to get the cemetery name from that. Very sad that if the gravestones were deemed unsafe that they could not have at least put them flat , but face up.

Boo
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Friday 19 June 09 14:16 BST (UK)

Hello Boo. I have found your John M Cape but not his wife.
The gravestone is in the overflow part of the graveyard with mostly graves from the late 1940's.
I did not do that part because of the dates and the condition of the gravestones.
The gravestone for John M Cape has a large tree growing in the grave itself and it is up against the gravestone.
It has his name and his wifes name followed by an eulogy to him.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Tickettyboo on Friday 19 June 09 16:26 BST (UK)

Good Morning !
oh thank you Adam, that was really kind of you - did you actually go to the cemetery? I am overwhelmed at the kindness of folk sometimes :-) Especially as this one comes into the category of 'recent' and I see from other threads that you don't usually note/publish later ones.

So, he was buried in St Thomas , Stanley. I haven't yet seen the funeral/in memoriam card as the person who has it is away just now. Thanks for letting me know about where the grave is, I get the feeling that his wife may have been cremated ( it was more common by the time she died). Were you able to see if there was a date for Mary Ellen? ( I know the year and quarter, but not the actual date). I will trawl through the Durham online Book of Remembrance just in case there is something on there.

Thank you SO much, you really are a star!
Boo


Hello Boo. I have found your John M Cape but not his wife.
The gravestone is in the overflow part of the graveyard with mostly graves from the late 1940's.
I did not do that part because of the dates and the condition of the gravestones.
The gravestone for John M Cape has a large tree growing in the grave itself and it is up against the gravestone.
It has his name and his wifes name followed by an eulogy to him.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Friday 19 June 09 17:06 BST (UK)
Hello Boo. Here is the inscription. I think I have got it word for word.
The tree made it a bit difficult:-

In loving memory of John M Cape, beloved husband of Mary E Cape, who died May/25/1938 aged 61 years.
Though not idle in the higher sphere thy spirit bends itself to loving task,
And strength enough to perfect what it dreamed of here is all the crown and glory asks.
This stone is dedicated on behalf of the Spennymoor divisional labour party in honour of his great service for the people of whom he loved.
Sorry no sign of Mary:(

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Tickettyboo on Friday 19 June 09 17:38 BST (UK)
Adam
I really don't know how to thank you, but I am really grateful for all this effort you go to.
The transcription is wonderful, so nice to have and really good to know that his work was appreciated by those he served on councils and committees.
Mary Ellen was one of many Gillilands in the area, so far I have only found her brother and his wife who also died in the 1950s. They were cremated at Durham Crematorium, so I will set to and work my way through the Book of Remembrance, page by page to see if I can find any others.

I may be some time  ... :-)
Boo
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Tickettyboo on Saturday 20 June 09 08:25 BST (UK)
Me again I am afraid

Blushing slightly cos I am totally geographically challenged !
I have been looking on Google Maps to see if I could locate St Thomas Church and I got a bit lost. I found a website but that seemed to have everything on it apart from an address.

Is it the church that seems to be on the B6299 road going towards Sunniside where it is joined by a road called Wolsingham Road ? If it is I can see why they don't bother with an address, if you know where to find it then you really couldn't miss it round there!

Oh and is the Windsor Terrace Cemetery actually 'in' Crook or, like the St Thomas one, is it way outside the town?

Boo

Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Saturday 20 June 09 08:51 BST (UK)

Hello Boo. Yes your are correct with Stanley church. It is on the side of the road so you will not miss it.
The Windsor road cemetery is on the outskirts of Crook and that is easy to find.
If you are going to visit just ask anyone for directions when you are Crook.
Once again it is not a place that you can miss because it is also on the side of the road and as I said before it a very large cemetery.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: sem73 on Wednesday 30 September 09 20:27 BST (UK)
Hi Adam

Could I please have the details for Moralle

Cheers

Sarah :)
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Wednesday 30 September 09 21:36 BST (UK)

Hello Sarah. Here they are.

War Grave:- 506762 Sergeant W Moralee, Royal Air Force, 6/October/1944 aged 36 years.

In loving memory of William Moralee of Billy Row Inn, who died December/24/1945 aged 79 years.
Also Mary Isabell, his wife, who died January/7/1948 aged 77 years.

There is another and once again I will send it via the personal mail.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: jeffery1_6 on Thursday 01 October 09 23:04 BST (UK)
Hi,

Could I please have the inscription(s) for Parkin?

Many thanks....
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Friday 02 October 09 18:48 BST (UK)
Hello Jeffery. Here are the inscriptions for Parkin:-

This first on is part of a gravestone that was damaged and I could not find the other part.

Aged 61 years.
Also the above Joseph Parkin, who died April/18/1916 aged 73 years.

In loving memory of Robert, dearly beloved husband of Matilda R Parkin of Jobson Terrace, Stanley, who died February/28/1932 aged 59 years.

In loving memory of Hannah, beloved wife of William Parkin, died June/22/1947 age 69 years.
And the above William Parkin, who died May??????? sent  personal message.

In loving memory of Edward, dearly beloved husband of Florence Parkin, died 17/June/1950 aged 49 years.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: caggytotty on Tuesday 10 November 09 15:38 GMT (UK)
Just registered and I have the  medal for Edwin Gibson, It has been in our family as long as I remember and I came from Billy Row which is the next village to Stanley and always attended St Thomas Church
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: caggytotty on Tuesday 10 November 09 21:38 GMT (UK)
Re Moralee, their son Wilf stayed with us for a few years at West View, Billy Row
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: geniewhoami on Thursday 10 December 09 12:44 GMT (UK)
Hello, I have just been scrolling thrugh the past letters as it is a while since I have been on this site and saw your letter re Alderman Cape and I wondered if you are aware that the secondary school at Crook, Co Durham  was named the Alderman Cape Secondary School presumably after your ancestor. Sorry if you already know this! geni
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: geniewhoami on Thursday 10 December 09 12:52 GMT (UK)
Hello Adam, do you have any records for monuments at Spennymoor? I'm looking for the name of PEARSON, canyou help? Thankyou in anticipation. geni
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Thursday 10 December 09 15:10 GMT (UK)

Hello Genie. Sorry no inscriptions for Spennymoor.
I think the other part of your posting would be for "Tickettyboo" who asked for the inscription.
If you quote messages it easier for others to check if you quote the post number. Just a thought :)

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Tickettyboo on Thursday 17 December 09 22:33 GMT (UK)
Hello Geni, sorry its taken me a while to reply, been a bit occupied elsewhere.
Yes, I did know that the school was named for him, but it was kind of you to post and point it out.
Thank you!

Boo


Hello, I have just been scrolling thrugh the past letters as it is a while since I have been on this site and saw your letter re Alderman Cape and I wondered if you are aware that the secondary school at Crook, Co Durham  was named the Alderman Cape Secondary School presumably after your ancestor. Sorry if you already know this! geni

Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: mandymoo27 on Wednesday 30 December 09 15:00 GMT (UK)
Hi Adam

Although I dont live far away from Stanley I have spent hours trawling these graveyards and only hit a brick wall.

Do you have anything for the surnames Blake, French or Minto please.

Thanks in advance

Happy New Year

Amanda
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Wednesday 30 December 09 16:39 GMT (UK)

Hello Amanda. There is only one for French and that is:-

In loving memory of my dear husband Sydney White French, who died January/21/1954? (no age)


There are no Minto  or Blakes at Stanley or even in the Dale, although the French name is at Crook and Tow Law.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: fiona70 on Monday 04 January 10 19:51 GMT (UK)
Hi Adam

Please could you give me the inscriptions for Dunn (Rutherford).  Thanks Fiona
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Tuesday 05 January 10 14:02 GMT (UK)

Hello Fiona. One stone again:-

Joseph Dunn 1890---1930
Also beloved daughter Jean Dunn Rutherford born 1920.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: fiona70 on Tuesday 05 January 10 21:02 GMT (UK)
Thank you Adam

Fiona
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: pgaddass on Wednesday 13 January 10 15:41 GMT (UK)
Hello
Could I see any insciption for Gadas or Gaddass

Regards Peter
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: pgaddass on Wednesday 13 January 10 15:42 GMT (UK)
Sorry misspelt Gaddas
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Wednesday 13 January 10 20:39 GMT (UK)

Hello Peter. Here is the one inscription for Gaddass:-

In loving memory of Margaret, the beloved wife of John Dent Gaddass
of West Terrace, Billy Row, who died December/16/1923 aged 59 years.
Also their son Pte A.F.Gaddass, R.A.M.C. who died of wounds in France, March/29/1918 aged 22 years.
Also of John Dent Gaddass, who died April/18/1933 aged 70 years.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: pgaddass on Friday 15 January 10 10:16 GMT (UK)
Hi Adam

Thanks very much.
Do you know if the grave would be in near-by cemetry as I can visit and seach for it

Regards Peter
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Nannawilk on Friday 15 January 10 14:11 GMT (UK)
Hi Adam

Could you please let me have any WILKINSON inscriptions. Thanks.

Nannawilk
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Friday 15 January 10 19:27 GMT (UK)

Hello Nannawilk. Here are the three inscriptions for Wilkinson at Stanley, Crook,

In loving memory of Mary, beloved wife of Joseph Wilkinson of Graham Cottages, Sunniside, Tow law, who died January/21/1909 aged 55 years.

In loving memory of Joseph Wilkinson, Front Street, Sunniside, who died March/23/1922 aged 75 years.

This next one is in poor condition, hence ????

In loving remembrance of Dolly, beloved daughter of Hannah Wilkinson, who died February/14/19?? aged 32? years.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Friday 15 January 10 22:16 GMT (UK)

Hello Peter. The grave is in the churchyard of St Thomas, Stanley, Crook.
There is another stone at Hunwick but that inscription is for Gaddes.
It is a stone that has two surnames Gaddes and Curry.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Nannawilk on Saturday 16 January 10 08:45 GMT (UK)
Thank you very much, Adam.  Much appreciated.

All the best

Nannawilk
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: pgaddass on Saturday 16 January 10 17:55 GMT (UK)
Thanks Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Coatz on Wednesday 03 February 10 21:07 GMT (UK)
Hi Adam,
I am now looking for Stothard in the Stanley MIs. Could you let me know what you have?

Best wishes
Chris
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Wednesday 03 February 10 21:44 GMT (UK)

Hello Chris. Again just the one inscription:-

In loving memory of John Stothard, who was accidentally killed at White Lea Colliery on the 7/October/1901 aged 62 years.
Also Jane, his wife, who died October/22/1883 aged 42 years.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Coatz on Thursday 04 February 10 12:42 GMT (UK)
I recognise this guy. I found him in the Durham Mining Museum casualty list. He is a nephew of my gt gt grandfather. I wonder what happened to all the other Stothards. There were loads of them in Crook + Roddymoor.

Many thanks for taking the time to check them out for me.

Best wishes

Chris
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: curtiss on Thursday 04 February 10 20:33 GMT (UK)
Hello

Could I see any insciption for Storey and Lonsdale please

Thank you in advance
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Friday 05 February 10 10:46 GMT (UK)
Hello Curtis. Here are the inscriptions:-

In loving memory of Janet, the beloved wife of Alfred Lonsdale of Billy Hill, who died November/23/1918 aged 24 years.

In loving memory of Elizabeth Ann, dearly beloved wife of Joseph Lonsdale of 11 Alma Terrace, Wooley, who died July/30/1935 aged 69 years.

In loving memory of Elizabeth, beloved wife of Robert Storey of Wooley Colliery, near Crook, who died September/19/1915 in her 56th year.

In loving memory of Mark, beloved husband of Ada Story, died 18/April/1933 aged 62 years.

In loving memory of John William, beloved son of Robert and Elizabeth Storey of Wooley Colliery, near Crook, who died January/18/1908 aged 24 years.

In loving memory of Milicent, dearly loved daughter of Mark and Ada Storey, died July/15/1914 aged ?? and 10 months.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: topcat2 on Sunday 14 February 10 14:24 GMT (UK)
I am looking for the ancestors of Rev Brown, initally a miner in Stanley Crook. Vicar, Died and Buried St Mark's Eldon. I have photos of him beside St Thomas church when about 20.
He was in theChurch Boys Brigade.

Any Brown inscriptions might help.

Thanks Colin
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Monday 15 February 10 10:14 GMT (UK)
Hello Colin. Here they are :-

In affectionate remembrance of Margaret the beloved wife of Thomas brown of Arthur Terrace, who died May/8/1879 aged 76 years.
Also the above Thomas brown, who died May/8/1881 aged 78 years.
Also Margaret the beloved wife of William Brown of Mount Pleasant, who died August/31/1901 aged 69 years.
Also Mary Ann, beloved daughter of William and Margaret Brown, who died October/1/1904 aged 47 years.

In loving memory of Robert Teasdale Brown, beloved son of Edward and Elizabeth Brown of Mount Pleasant, Stanley, who died August/6/1893 aged 15 years.
Also William, died January/1877 aged 3 months.
Also the above Edward Brown, who was accidentally killed, March/8/1897 aged 52 years.
Also the above Elizabeth Brown, who died March/22/1912 aged 68 years.

James Brown, who died July/16/1921 aged 67 years.
Pollie his beloved wife, who died June/23/1918 aged 60 years.

In loving memory of James, beloved husband of Hannah Brown of Alma Terrace, who died December/1?/1911 aged 73 years.
Also the above Hannah Brown, who died November/29/1918 aged 70 years.
Also Matthew Brown, who died April/15?/1931 aged 56 years.

In loving memory of Ethel Agnes, beloved daughter of John and Matilda Brown of Arthur Terrace, who died November/24/1904 aged 11 years and 5 months.

In loving memory of our dear father, Thomas Brown, Billy Row, who died April/21?/1911? aged 68 years.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: topcat2 on Monday 15 February 10 20:43 GMT (UK)
Excellent -- managed to with your help to find the parents and will now expand from this data.

"In loving memory of Robert Teasdale Brown, beloved son of Edward and Elizabeth Brown of Mount Pleasant, Stanley, who died August/6/1893 aged 15 years.
Also William, died January/1877 aged 3 months.
Also the above Edward Brown, who was accidentally killed, March/8/1897 aged 52 years.
Also the above Elizabeth Brown, who died March/22/1912 aged 68 years. "

May also connect others as I work on the tree.

Thanks Colin
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: cpepperd on Friday 22 October 10 15:45 BST (UK)
Hello Adam,

I am quite new to this site...I already have the North Penine sites inscriptions which have been very useful for all of my Stanhope and Rookhope ancestors (Forster, Collingwood, Adamson) but I would be interested to see the inscription of the surname Freak in your list for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook.  I have found bmd records on Durham Records Online for this surname but very few memorial inscriptions presumably because they were poor leadminers and couldnt afford headstones...

Thanking you in advance

Claire

Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Saturday 23 October 10 09:29 BST (UK)

Hello Claire. Just one for Freak:-

In loving memory of Amelia (Milly) the beloved daughter of John and Annie Freak, died June/21/1911 aged 16 years.

There is a gravestone for Freak at Wolsingham dated 1777.

Dad
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: cpepperd on Saturday 23 October 10 12:53 BST (UK)
Thanks for the inscription Adam, 

The one in Wolsingham, John Freak, is proving difficult to fit into my tree as I cannot find any evidence of his birthdate which would prob be around 1686..

Thanks again
Claire
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Gerry28 on Sunday 24 October 10 14:46 BST (UK)
Hi Adam,   Would you let me have any Inscriptions for Grinling  please.
                 Thank you    Gerry.
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Monday 25 October 10 09:24 BST (UK)
Hello Gerry. Just the one for Grinling :-

In loving memory of Susan Grinling of Stanley, who died may/8/1906 age 54 years.
Johnson Grinling, her husband( no other information on the stone.)

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Gerry28 on Monday 25 October 10 14:44 BST (UK)
Hello Adam,  Many thanks for your reply #86, definitely the correct Grinling, Susan Grinling (nee Race) was born 19 Feb 1832 Horringer Suffolk, her death on 8th May 1906 would mean she was 74 when died not 54, could the 7 have weathered to be mistaken for a 5.? Her husband Johnson Grinling was born 1833 & died 1916 age 83, pity there isn't any more info for him on the stone, but all info is gratefully received, thank you, I hope you are now fit and well after being in hospital.
                     Regards    Gerry.
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Monday 25 October 10 15:20 BST (UK)
Hello Gerry. Sorry it was 74. My sheet of paper says 74 and I should have typed 74.
You mention Race. I have just posted inscriptions for Race on the Crook thread and of course Stanley is usually known as Stanley, Crook.

Thanks, I feel fine at the moment.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Gerry28 on Monday 25 October 10 16:25 BST (UK)
Thanks Adam, everything now fits in, also I will watch for connections with the Race family name in the Crook area.  Regards    Gerry.
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Gerry28 on Wednesday 27 October 10 07:58 BST (UK)
Hello Adam,  Just an afterthought, as your reply #86, M.I. does not give info for Johnson Grinling, could you let me know if it is possible for me to check anywhere on line, to determine if he is buried in the same grave as his wife?   Thanks   Gerry.
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Wednesday 27 October 10 22:10 BST (UK)
Hello Gerry. The only way of finding out if Johnson was buried in that graveyard or even buried with his wife would to view the actual burial register of that church. That would (I think) would be in Durham County Archives.
I do not think that would be possible on  line.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Darlingtonian on Wednesday 03 November 10 21:44 GMT (UK)
Hi Adam,

i wonder if you would have any idea as to which cemetery you are most likely to be buried if you died at  5 Old Rows, Sunniside, Crook in 1902.
Looking for my last Milburn .....Jane age 34.

Thankyou

Jean
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Thursday 04 November 10 21:26 GMT (UK)
Going by the address I would think it would be Crook but it could be Tow Law cemetery.
I have had a look on all my inscriptions but there is no Jane of that age or date.
I have already posted the Crook Milburn on post 66 if you are interested.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Darlingtonian on Thursday 04 November 10 22:18 GMT (UK)
Yes thankyou Adam ..... the Milburn post 66 that you posted for Karen, were all mine,  they were my g.g.grandparents and their son's first wife, I replied on post 68. 
The Jane Milburn I'm now looking for is the second wife of their son Laidler Milburn, my g.grandmother ....... I can't think where she's got to...

Many thanks for looking again
Jean
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: geniewhoami on Tuesday 18 January 11 15:23 GMT (UK)
Hello Adam, can you let me have the MI's for Craggs in St Thomas' s , Stanley, Crook, please?
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Neil Todd on Wednesday 19 January 11 00:11 GMT (UK)
Hi Adam, would you be kind enough to post the inscriptions for DENT and ROWELL please.

Neil
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Wednesday 19 January 11 13:30 GMT (UK)
Hello Genie. Here they are.

In loving memory of William, beloved husband of Sarah Ann Craggs, who died June/9/1908 aged 58 years.

In loving memory of Alice, wife of the late George Craggs, who died August/7/1910 aged 56? years.

In loving memory of Mary Ellen, beloved daughter of John and Elizabeth Craggs, who died January/28/1892 aged 13 months.

Elizabeth Emily, beloved daughter of John and Elizabeth Ellen Craggs, who died November/28/1897
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Wednesday 19 January 11 15:13 GMT (UK)

Hello Neil.One of each:-

In loving memory of Sarah Ann the beloved daughter Jacob Dent of Sunniside, who died 21/September/1895 aged 44 years.

In loving memory of Thomas Rowell, who died January/29/19?? age ??
Mary Jane his beloved wife who died November/23/1923 aged 81 years.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Neil Todd on Wednesday 19 January 11 18:59 GMT (UK)
Hi Adam, Thanks for that, 400 years in the same area!

Neil
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: geniewhoami on Saturday 22 January 11 12:38 GMT (UK)
Thanks Adam, not sure if or how they fit in tree as yet.
What I'm after is from 'hand down' information that a female relative (nee Pearson but don't know which one) who married and lived at  Sunniside was so loved and respected by the community there that when she died they erected a headstone and it was on the way up to the church. However it is possibly one that has been removed by the council - do they record the information from the stones before they are flattened or removed, have you any idea of that? thanks, and regards, Genie.
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Saturday 22 January 11 21:06 GMT (UK)
Hello Genie. I have found another one for you with both Craggs and pearson on the stone.
I did the graveyard in tow sections and this was put in the overflow section by mistake.
Hope it helps.

In loving memory of John Craggs of Satley Grove, who died march/8/1885 aged 68 years.
Ann widow of the above and wife of John Pearson, who died march/3/1896 aged 72 years.

As for gravestones that have been laid flat. The council put a notice on the gravestone saying that is going to be made safe.
What actually happens is that the gravestone is usually pushed over into the grave area and that of course means face down. They did not take any notes of the inscription and with most of the gravestones that were laid/pushed flat I am afraid they will never be lifted again.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: geniewhoami on Monday 07 February 11 15:28 GMT (UK)
Thanks for that info Adam. you have amazing knowledge! Regards, Gem.
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: littlefacey on Monday 18 July 11 14:14 BST (UK)
Hello!

I saw your post on Moralle. I wondered if you had anything else??


Thank you
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: Adamand on Monday 18 July 11 19:12 BST (UK)
Hello ??????. If you quote the post number it makes it easier for me reply to your request.
I do have a few other gravestones :- Crook, Tow Law, and a catholic marriage for Moralee at Crook. If you require the marriage you will have to start another "subject" because I do not mix either graveyards/cemeteries and marriages.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: littlefacey on Monday 18 July 11 20:54 BST (UK)

Hello Sarah. Here they are.

War Grave:- 506762 Sergeant W Moralee, Royal Air Force, 6/October/1944 aged 36 years.

In loving memory of William Moralee of Billy Row Inn, who died December/24/1945 aged 79 years.
Also Mary Isabell, his wife, who died January/7/1948 aged 77 years.

There is another and once again I will send it via the personal mail.

Adam
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: littlefacey on Monday 18 July 11 20:55 BST (UK)
Hi Adam

Could I please have the details for Moralle

Cheers

Sarah :)
Title: Re: M Inscriptions for St Thomas, Stanley, Crook,
Post by: sillgen on Tuesday 11 October 11 16:18 BST (UK)
Please see http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,557000.0.html