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Title: FISHER/FINNIGAN
Post by: carolan on Thursday 19 June 08 16:30 BST (UK)

 :o
Ann FISHER born 1915 Boldon Lane S/Shields
married James Alexander FINNIGAN 1933 children Margaret, James and Richard.
Ann's father Thomas Harding FISHER married Margaret Halliday GIBSON 1915
at Harton Colliery.
Margaret died 1919 and Thomas appears to have married Wilhemina SILMEEN
IN 1920

Title: Re: FISHER/FINNIGAN
Post by: Inicky on Saturday 21 June 08 00:12 BST (UK)

any further info ?

Title: Re: FISHER/FINNIGAN
Post by: CaroleW on Saturday 21 June 08 00:15 BST (UK)

Hi

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Ann FINNIGAN children Margaret, James and Richard.
Ann's father Thomas Harding FISHER
mother Margaret Halliday GIBSON

We need to know what years are involved? 

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Anyone know West Harton area S/Shields 

What information are you seeking about this area - can you be more specific please?

Title: Re: FISHER/FINNIGAN
Post by: carolan on Monday 23 June 08 12:31 BST (UK)

I wondered if there was a church near the Harton colliery or just a
hall used for wedding etc. 
Thomas died at Gibson House Bolden Colliery 1975 is this near the Harton colliery.

Title: Re: FISHER/FINNIGAN
Post by: Jane Sarah on Sunday 02 November 08 22:51 GMT (UK)

Hi

I knew Thomas Harding Fisher as he was my step-grandfather. Wilhelmina Silmeen was my grandmother.After her death he married someone called May.
I recall my Aunt Jenny talking about Ann Fisher who was about the same age as her.They grew up together in South Shields but did not live together.
I probably have a photo of Thomas ( Tommy) somewhere.
It was interesting to read your post.

Regards
Sue Richmond

Title: Re: FISHER/FINNIGAN
Post by: carolan on Friday 07 November 08 21:04 GMT (UK)

Hi Sue
Sorry it's taken so long to get back to you, I have been looking into my husband's family for so long and getting nowhere, I was shocked to see a reply at last.   It's great to finally hear from someone who knew of the family.
My husband knows nothing at all about his mother's family so anything you can tell us would be great.
Don't want to open up any old wounds for anyone but it is such a mystery as to why Ann never told anyone about her other family.
Look forward to hearing from you.

Carol

Title: Re: FISHER/FINNIGAN
Post by: Jane Sarah on Wednesday 12 November 08 21:18 GMT (UK)

Hi Carol

Hope you got my personal message sent on Saturday as I'm not sure if I did it correctly.I am going to try and send you a photoof Tommy Fisher in my Aunt's garden in London in 1963.
The person in the fore ground is my father .

Regards
Jane Sarah

I don't think it has worked .I will get advice and try again