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Hello again. Here are the surnames from the Hamsterley (265) gravestones.
The names in brackets show that more than one surname(s) are on the same stone.
These were done in the Autumn and there are several that were enclosed in a mass of bushes making it impossible to read. The list does not include the overflow section from the main church graveyard.
Alderson, Allinson, Anderson, Armstrong, Atkinson, Ayre?, Bainbridge, Bayley, Beadle, Bell, Blackett, Blackett(Naylor?) Blenkinsop, Bradley(Wilkinson) Bradwell, Brown, Brownbridge, Buchan, Burn, Carmichael, Carr, Chaloner, Chapman, Charlton, Coatsworth, Cole, Collingwood, Corner, Craggs, Cranson, Cummings, Dent, Dodd, Dowling, Dowson, Dunn, Elliott, Evans, fawcet, Featherstone, Firbank, Firbank(Thompson) Forster, Gardiner, Gibbon, Gibson, Gill, Gill(Beckwith-Johnson) Gill(Firbank-Harker) Granger, Gray, Greenwell, Hall, Hankey, Harker, Harle, Heads, Henderson(Hodgson-Oliver) Henderson(Thompson) Herron(Walton) Heslop, Hetherington, Hindmarch, Hodgson, Hopper, Hunter, Jackson, Jewit, Johnson, Jolly, Jopling, Kirkup, Langstaff, Longstaff, Lowson, Main, Mainprize, Marquis, Maughan, Milner(Rev Lovejoy) Morgan, Nary, Oliver, Parkin, Parkin(Johnson) Parkinson?, Pattison, Peat(Pear?) Race, Raine, Ramshey?, Readshaw?, Reah, Richardson, Roberts, Robinson, Rodway, Sanderson, Scarth?, Sewell, Shaw, Simpson, Sissons, Smith, Smurthwaite, Spence, Spence(Palmerley) Stephenson, Straughan, Swainston, Tate, Teasdale, Thompson, Toward, Vasey, Walker, Walton, Watson, Watson(Stobbs) Weir, Welsh, Wetherell, White, Whitelock, Whitfield, Wilkinson, Wild, Willan, Willey, Willis, Wilson, Wiper, Young.
If you can give me approx dates then it saves sending information that is not required. ie no point in me posting inscriptions for 1900' if you want 1800's
No multiple requests please.
Adam
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Adam
Would you be so kind as to post me the Monumental Inscriptions for the name Toward.
Thank you
Christine
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Hello Christine. Just the one for Toward:-
In memory of Jane Toward, born 24/August/1849 died 12?/March/1935.
Adam
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Adam
Thank you for your quick response and for taking the time to post the Toward information for me. It is very much appreciated.
Best Wishes
Christine
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Adam,
Could you let me have the Maughan & Sanderson transcriptions.
Many thanks
mim
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Hello Mim. Here they are:-
In loving memory of George, son of William and Jane Maughan of Coldhurst, who died September/18/1899 aged 26 years.
Also the above Jane Maughan, who died February/11/1912 aged 72 years.
To the memory of Mary, wife of Thomas Sanderson, who died June?/17?/1762 in the 66? year of his age (I think you can tell by the ??? the stone is in a poor condition)
Sacred to the memory of John Sanderson, farmer of Harperley, who departed this life May/3/1866 aged 82 years.
Also Margaret Sanderson, wife of the above named who departed this life March/21/1869 aged 83 years.
Also daughters of the above.
Jane died December/8/1834 aged 8 years.
Hannah died October/26/1850 aged 21 years.
Elizabeth died October/26/1850 aged 26 years.
Mary died December/9/1856 aged 41 years.
In loving memory of Eleanor, the beloved wife of Francis Sanderson of Hamsterley, who departed this life October/20/1910 aged 78 years.
Also the above named Francis Sanderson, who died November/21/1915 aged 87 years.
Also the following children of the above.
Elizabeth died April/10/1856 aged 13 weeks.
Mary Ann died December/20/1863 aged 3 years.
Thomas died in infancy January/2/1865.
Francis died in infancy May/27/1866.
William Henry died June/22/1875 aged 41 years.
Adam
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Hi Adam,
The Maughans are definitely mine and I think the Sandersons may link it also.
Many thanks. Very much appreciated.
mim
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Adam,
Please could I have the Henderson details.
Many thanks
mim
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Hello Mim. Here are the Henderson inscriptions:-
In loving memory of Matthew Henderson, who died March/17/1864 aged 88 years.
Also Margaret Thompson, daughter of the above, who died September/3/1869 aged 45 years.
Also William Thompson, son of the above, who died September/25/1851 aged 12 years.
In loving memory of William Henderson, died 13/May/1950 aged 85 years.
Also Margaret Jane his wife, died 24/January/1923 aged 51 years.
Also Elizabeth Hodgson their daughter, who died 17/December/1947 aged 55 years.
Also Joseph Hodgson her husband, who died in France 19/November/1918 aged 32 years.
Also John their son in law and husband of Alma Oliver who died 1/April/1943 aged 53 years.
Adam
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Hello Adam
When convenient could I please have details of the Langstaff/Longstaff?
Rex Australia
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Hello Rex, Here they are:-
In loving memory of Margaret, the wife of Francis Longstaff, who died November/6/1855? age 72 years.
Also Francis Longstaff, husband of the above, who died March/13/1867 aged 86 years.
very long verse followed by. Also Jane Louisa Longstaff ??? their daughter who died April/27 aged ?4 years.
The above Stone was badly affected by lichen , hence the ??marks.
To the memory of George Langstaff of Butterknowle, who died October the 13th aged 65 years.
Also Elizabeth, second wife , who departed this life May/17/1806 aged 78 years.
Adam
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Thank you very much Adam.
Rex
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Hi Adam,
Could you let me have the details on the Whitfield trancriptions.
Thanks you,
Lyn in Aus
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Hello Lyn. There is only one old gravestone. Here it is:-
Here lyeth the body of John Whitfield of Ridford, who died December 15th 1758 aged 60.
Isabell his wife, who died August 21th(sic) 1761 aged 65 years.
Adam
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Hello Lyn. There is only one old gravestone. Here it is:-
Here lyeth the body of John Whitfield of Ridford, who died December 15th 1758 aged 60.
Isabell his wife, who died August 21th(sic) 1761 aged 65 years.
Adam
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Thank you :)
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Hello , would you be so kind to send the inscriptions for Coates? Thank you so much.
gilyat
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Hello Gyliat. Sorry the entry for Coates was a mistake on my part.
It should have been down as Coatsworth.
I have amended the boards first posting about Hamsterley.
Adam
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Hi Adam,
I would appreciate any information you have pertaining to the name Featherstone.
Many thanks, Alison
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Hi Adam,
could you let me have the transcriptions for Walker thank you
ruby
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Hi,
If you have chance the inscriptions for Young would be lovely......mid to late 1800's
Thank you
Vonni
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Hello Alison. Sorry this one got overlooked.
The gravestone is in poor condition caused by it being under a tree and having lead lined letter.
Here is what can be read and I am afraid it is not a lot.
In loving memory of a dear wife and mother Dorothy Esther? Featherstone, December/28/1943 aged 57 years.
Adam
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Hello Ruby. Here is the one gravestone inscription for Walker:-
Here are deposited the remains of Ruth Walker, daughter of William and Mary Walker of South Side, who departed this life the 18th of August 1797 aged 13 years.
Also of Mary Walker, mother of the above who departed this life February ?? 1816 aged 73 years.
And of William Walker, husband of the above Mary, who departed this life December 16th 1830 aged 90 years.
Adam
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Hello Vonni. Here is the one inscription for Young:-
Sacred to the memory of John Young of Edgeknowle, who died August/5/1857 aged 69 years.
Also Matthew, son of the above John Young, who died December/27/1846 aged 18 years.
Also Joseph, son of the above John Young, who died January/13/1849 aged 31 years.
Also of Jane, wife of the above John Young, who died November/8/1867 aged 74 years.
Also John, son of the above John Young who died August/29/1871 aged 53 years.
Also James, son of the above John Young, who died August/19/1883 aged 63 years.
Adam
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thanks for the walker inscription
ruby
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Hi Adam,
When you have time I would appreciate the Stephenson inscriptions.
Sue (Fruitlady) Minnesota, USA
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Hello Sue. There are about ten gravestones for Stephenson.
Was there any particular era that you are interested in?
Adam
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Adam,
I haven't really started in depth searching on the Stephenson line but when I saw your post I recognized Hamsterley. I have some hand written pages that someone copied out of a Stephenson Family Bible over 30 years ago. None of the entries seem to go together but I know my great, great grandmother is in there as well as others. There are some baptism entries for Hamsterley 1761, 1777 of people that live in Crownest, Redford Grove, or Redford. When one of them died in 1843 there is no internment reference. There is one record for a Thomas who died in 1848 that says interred at the Baptisit Chapel Hamsterley. Most of the deaths that have no internment records are dated from 1830-1858. There is a Jane who died April 13, 1823. I can go through and list everyone by name and date if that would help.
Sue
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Hello Sue. Here they are:-
To the memory of William Stephenson of Rootford, who departed this life April/12/1782 aged 60 years
Also Jane his wife, who departed this life April/15/1825 aged 84 years.
And of Thomas Stephenson of Rootford, son in law of the above who departed this life on the 25th day of January 1842 aged 82 years.
Also to the memory of Jane, daughter of the above named Thomas Stephenson and Margaret his surviving widow, who departed this life on the 11th day of October 1855 (age unreadable)
Likewise to the memory of Margaret Stephenson, wife of the above named Thomas Stephenson, formerly of Root Ford in his chapelry, and mother of the aforesaid Jane, who departed this life on the 5th day of November 1857 aged 80 years.
Erected to the memory of Margaret, wife of John Stephenson of Hamsterley, who died December/2/1868 aged 6? years.
Also of the above named John Stephenson, who died May/25/1872 aged 59 years.
In affectionate remembrance of Joseph Stephenson of Melsonby, who died June/17/1869 aged 67 years.
In memory of Joseph Stephenson of Hamsterley, who died October/15/1870 aged 89 years.
In affectionate remembrance of William Stephenson, who died at Hamsterley June/25/1866 aged 74 years.
Also Hannah, relict of the above William Stephenson, who died December/13/1871 aged 76 years.
Also Sarah Ann Stephenson, beloved daughter of the above William and Hannah Stephenson, who died 24/September/1901 aged 61 years.
In loving memory of Edward Glenton Stephenson of Kingsley Place, Heaton, formerly of Hamsterley who died September/7/1902 aged 65 years.
Also William Stephenson, brother of the above who died April/4/1878 aged 43 years and interred at Dickensworth cemetery.
Also of Margaret, wife of the above named Edward G Stephenson, born/ 11/December/18?0, died 18/August/ 1912.
In loving memory of Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Henry Stephenson of West Hoppyland and Hamsterley, who died April/27/1891 aged 75 years.
Erected in the memory of John, son of Hugh and Alice Stephenson of Woodland, who died January/29/1859 aged 35 years.
Also the above Hugh Stephenson, who died August/9/1868 aged 78 years.
Also of Alice, the beloved wife of the above Hugh Stephenson, who died January/1/1886? aged 79? years (the bottom part of this stone is very weathered and difficult to read.)
Adam
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Adam,
Thank you. Now I can see if any of these match the ones from the Stephenson Family Bible. It's sort of like a giant jigsaw puzzle with many of the pieces missing and hopefully you have helped me find a few.
Sue
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Thank you for the Young inscription
Vonni :)
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Hi
I don't suppose you have the MI for William Maughan who died approx 1934 or his wife Jane who died 1912\/
Hoping you can help.
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Hello Lynnwoodey. Here is the inscription:-
In loving memory of George, son of William and Jane Maughan of Coldhurst, who died September/18/1899 aged 26 years.
Also the above named Jane Maughan, who died February/11/1912 aged 72 years.
Adam
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Thank you very much, I appreciate you taking the time to reply.
Lynn
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Would you please send any Gibbon inscriptions 1550 - 1750 if available
thank you
beeG
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Hello BeeG. Nothing like those dates for Gibbon.
Adam
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Thank you Adam, could you post me what you do have please, it will tie up a few loose ends I hope
BeeG
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Hello BeeG. Here they are:-
Starts with a bit of a verse and then- Like wife to preserve the memory of Mary Gibson, wife of John Gibbon of South Side. She departed this life on the 2nd day of April 1836 aged 36 years.
Also to the memory of William Gibbon, son of Matthew and Elizabeth Gibbon of South Side, and husband of Jane Gibbon, Wham, who departed this life on the 4th day of July 1836 aged 46 years.
A bit of a verse and then--Like wife Elizabeth Gibbon, wife of Matthew Gibbon of South Side, who departed this life on the 4th day of January 1845 aged 36? years.
And likewise of Matthew Gibbon of South Side, husband of the above named Elizabeth Gibbon, who departed this life on the 1th day of February 1845.
Here resteth the mortal parts of William Gibbon, late of South Side, and husband of Christian Gibbon, who died 28th september 1792 aged 62? years.
Also of Christian Gibbon, wife of the above William Gibbon, she died on the ?? June 1819 aged 69 years.
Adam
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Thank you Adam, it all helps
BeeG
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Hi Adam,
Could you please let me have any inscriptions for Spence?
Many thanks
Vida
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Hello Vida. Here are the Spence inscriptions:-
In memory of Jane Spence, wife of Mark Spence, who died March/10/1791 aged 61 years
Thomas their son, died January/19/1796 aged 31 years.
The aforesaid Mark Spence, died October/1/1826 aged 88 years.
Also Thomas Spence, late of Ravensford, who died March 6th 1860 aged 62 years.
In loving memory of Mary Ann, beloved wife of Hugh Spence, late of Bedburn, who died July/6/1941 aged 77 years.
And Thomas Henry, their beloved son, who died January/20/1939 aged 54 years
In loving memory of William Hodgson Spence of Hamsterley, who died December/7//1915 aged 74 years.
Also of Ann wife of the above, who died December/21/1901 aged 53 years.
Also George Thomas their son, and a beloved husband of Mary Spence, who died at Chatham whilst serving in the Royal Engineers February/12/1917 aged 37 years.
In loving memory of William, the beloved husband of Elizabeth Spence of Hamsterley, who died April/24/1897 aged 25 years.
Also the above Elizabeth Spence, who died September/25/19 aged 79 years.
Also their daughter Kate Palmerley, who died January/12/ 19 aged 68 years.
Adam
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Adam,
Thank you very much for Spence details. Lots of new information!! ;D
Vida
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Hi Adam
I wonder if you could give me the listings for Atkinson pre 1800. I also noted you had Parkin and Watson names down, I have quite a few of them pre 1800 but quite understand that it is time consuming finding all those. So would be happy with whatever you are able to give me.
Many thanks
Joanna
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Hello Joanna. I have a few Watson & Parkin in the late 1700's but only one Atkinson and that is dated 1839. Is the 1839 to late in date?
Adam
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Hi Adam
If the Atkinson you have is a John, Elizabeth or Margaret then 1839 might fit.
Joanna
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Hello Joanna. Here are some interesting inscriptions:-
Contiguous to this stone the remains of Michael Parkin, late of Softly, who resigned this life in hope of blessed resurrection through Christ on the 3rd day of June 1752 aged 62 years.
Likewise his widow Alice Parkin, daughter of Cuthbert and Alice Johnson, late of Crane Row, who resigned this life November the 18th 1776 aged 82 years.
Likewise Christopher Parkin late of Softly, son of the above Michael and Alice Parkin, who resigned this life August the 4th 1807 aged 81 years.
(there is an Elizabeth, wife of Christopher Parkin but the rest is unreadable
This is usually the case when the inscription goes down to the ground level)
Here lieth in hope and blessed resurrection through Christ the body of John Watson of Cold Sides, who departed this life on the 31st day of March 1787 in the 66 year of his age.
Here lies deposited in hope and resurrection through Christ, the remains of John Watson, late of New Hall in this parish, He departed this life on the 10th October 1797 in the 55th year of his life.
There are more stones dating the early 1800's and one in particular caught my attention. It was for the grand daughter of Christopher Parkin and at the top of the stone it's got the heading (Allah Kerim the providence of God is great) I believe these are the final words spoken to a Muslim?
Adam
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Thanks Adam
The Parkins are definitely mine but not sure about the Watsons unless they are prior to the ones I go back to.
Don't know anything about Christopher Parkin though!
Thanks again
Joanna
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Hello,
I wonder if you would be able to send me the details for the Charlton you have?
I'm looking for a John Charlton and his wife Hannah who died 1941ish
thanks
Jacqueline
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Hello Jacqueline. This was an easy one. Nice and clear and easy to read:-
In loving memory of my dear parents, Hannah Charlton, born 18/July/1850, died 26/February/1941
And John Charlton, born 18/December/1853, died 31/August/1943.
Adam
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Wow thanks Adam that was quick!
They're the guys I was looking for.
They're my great great grandparents.
A relative has given me a newspaper cut out, its an article celebrating their 67th wedding anniversary but it says on the paper 27th dec 1941, so the dates don't quite fit! Interesting stuff!
Jacqueline
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Hi Adam
Please can I have what you have for Smith?
Thanks
Carol
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Hello Carol. Here are the two for Hamsterley:-
In loving memory of William Smith, died 30/August/1926 aged 84 years.
Agnes Smith, died 9/July/1935 aged 80 years.
Also Ethel Smith, daughter of the above, died October/18/1897 aged 3 years.
This next one is unusual because it does not have any ages.
In loving memory of Robert Smith, who died 11/May/1944
Also of Helen, his beloved wife, who died 23/August/1951
Also of Thomas, their son, fell in action 12/April/1918
And Margaret, their daughter, who died 21/June/1918.
Adam
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Hi Adam
Could you let me see the inscriptions for any Wilkinsons please
thanks
Helene
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Hello Helene. There are a plenty for Wilkinson. Here they are:-
In affectionate remembrance of Matthew Wilkinson, who died at Knavemire August/18/1871 aged 30 years
Also Margaret, the beloved wife of the above who died at Windmill August/19/1892 aged 59 years.
To the memory of Thomas, son of William and Elizabeth Wilkinson, who died September/21/1774 aged 15 years.
In loving memory of Thomas Wilkinson, who died March/12/1891 aged 58 years.
Also William, son of the above, who died March/28/1891 aged 33 years.
Also Mary, wife of the above Thomas Wilkinson, who died February/12/1901 aged 78 years.
In memory of Isabella, the beloved wife of William Wilkinson, who died at Stonechester January/18/1870 aged 69 years.
Also the above named William Wilkinson, who died at Pit Green August/12/1877 aged 80 years.
In loving remembrance of John William Wilkinson, the beloved son of Hugh and Phoebe Wilkinson of Hamsterley, who died April/24/1874 aged 2 years.
Also John William, the beloved son of Joseph and Elizabeth Wilkinson and nephew of the above, who died December/24/1885 aged 7 years.
Also Hugh Wilkinson, who died February/28/1913 aged 82 years.
Also Phoebe, his wife, who died April/28/1914 aged 84 years.
In loving memory of Garthwait Wilkinson, late of High Burnlea farm, who died 16/August/1950 aged 64 years.
In loving memory of George Wilkinson of Morley, who died November/30/1916 aged 75 years.
In loving memory of Elizabeth Wilkinson, late of Morley, died at High Faverdale 13/August/1934 aged 83 years.
Henrietta, beloved wife of George Bradley and loving daughter of George and Alice Wilkinson of Hoppyland Park, who died July/29/1910 aged 23 years.
Also George, dearly beloved husband of Alice Wilkinson died February/26/1940 aged 77 years,
Also Alice, dearly loved wife of the above, died November/3/1944 aged 79 years.
Thomas, the beloved husband of Anne Irene Wilkinson, who died September/12/1908 aged 38 years.
In loving memory of George, the beloved husband of Mary Ann Wilkinson of Hamsterley, who died November/26/1904 aged 70 years.
Also Mary Ann Wilkinson, who died at Witton le Wear July/4/1922 aged 84 years.
In loving memory of Hugh Wilkinson of High Lynburn, who died October/31/1912 aged 62 years.
Also of Mary Jane, wife of the above, who died September/20/1898 aged 43 years
Also Albert William, their beloved son, who died October/14/1937 aged 57 years.
In loving memory of William Wilkinson, died 5/November/1943 aged 82 years.
Also Margaret, his wife, died 29/July/1942 aged 75 years.
In loving remembrance of John Wilkinson, who died at New Row Farm, February/5/1897 aged 68 years.
Other after my cut off date sent be personal message.
Adam
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Hi Adam
That was fantastic most of those Wilkinsons were my family. So thanks a million
regards
Helene :)
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Please could I have the Herron /Walton inscription(s) Thanks for your help
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Hello Angeladbc. Here it is :-
Sacred to the memory of Ralph Heron, who died March/24/1803 aged 78 years.
This stone is erected by his widow as a testimony of respect and affection.
Also of Ralph Walton, late of Hamsterley, nephew of the above, who died September/28/1873 in the 99th year of his age.
Adam
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Thanks very much
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Hello Adam,
Could you let me know of inscriptions for the Bell family please
Many Thanks Chris
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Hello Chris. here is the one inscription for Bell at Hamsterley:-
Elisabeth, daughter of John and Margaret Bell of Rowntree, died July/6/1779 aged 13 years.
Also to the memory of the above Margaret Bell, the wife of John Bell, who departed This life 3rd day of May 1786 in her 64th year of age.
Also of the above John Bell, her husband , who departed This life on the 26th day of December 1811 in the 80th year of his age.
Also of Elizabeth, second wife of the above John Bell, died 18/October/1823? unable to read after that.
This is another gravestone where the bottom part of the stone is affected by lichen and someone has scraped away the lichen, therefore making it unreadable.
Adam
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Thanks Adam
There seem to be lots of Johns and Elizabeths to sort out !
Cheers Chris
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Hello Jacqueline. This was an easy one. Nice and clear and easy to read:-
In loving memory of my dear parents, Hannah Charlton, born 18/July/1850, died 26/February/1941
And John Charlton, born 18/December/1853, died 31/August/1943.
Adam
Adam,
I have just found this thread and thought i would let you know (in case you want to make a note on your records) that the stone for Hannah Charlton has two wrong dates on it. I know what you have recorded is what is actually written on the stone.
She was actually born on 18 July 1851 and died on 26 February 1942 - I have the certificates that confirm the dates as Hannah and John were my great great grandparents
David
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Hello David. I appreciate your reply but the inscriptions that I post are "just that" Inscriptions.
I will not change the inscription and would not repeat the inscription anyway once that I have posted it.
I had so may people asking for inscriptions that have already been posted that I now keep a list of all the postings that I make.
If anyone requests an inscription for Charlton at Hamsterley I would just answer by saying
"already posted on post number 48 and 61."
Strange though how the dates are a year out on the Birth and Death.
Adam
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Thanks Adam,
I appreciate you have just transcribed what is there, just thought I would mention it so if anyone else sees it they don't get the runaround that i did when I first tried to sort them out.
I've never been able to make my mind up why the dates are wrong on the stone ie did their daughter mix them up or did the stone mason get it wrong. Still I guess it doesn't matter now.
I appreciate the time you took to do the transcriptions as I am sure many others do to.
David
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Hi Adam
Are there many for Dowson ?
Do these also include the Baptist Chapel ?
Cheers
Joy
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Hello Joy. Yes there are about 14 altogether and that includes about 12 from the Baptist Chapel ( that I have now completed.)
If you look at the posts you will see that there are a few requests for various inscriptions so I will put you in the queue if you want them.
Adam
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Hello Joy. Here they:-
In affectionate remembrance of Hannah Dowson, who departed this life 6/September/1871 aged 76 years.
She honourably carried out the wish of her late brother and benefactor Henry Dowson by conveying to the Baptist Church, Hamsterley, during her lifetime property to the amount of £500
In affectionate remembrance of Alice Dowson, daughter of Henry and Margaret Dowson of South Softley, who died 12/February/1864 aged 6 years.
Also Henry Dowson of South Softley, born 8/September/1822 died 23/September/1894.
Also Margaret Dowson, widow of the above Henry Dowson, born 7/September/1826 died 11/May/1912
In loving memory of Thomas Dowson of Morley, who died 1/August/1897 aged 57 years.
Also Ann beloved wife of the above, who died 4/October/1909 aged 84 years.
Also Arthur, beloved son of the above, who died 16/September/1906 aged 29 years.
Also Norman, beloved son of the above, who died 6/February/1912 aged 22 years.
In loving memory of Christopher Dowson of Cowley House, Woodlands, who died 14/August/1889 aged 74 years.
Also Margaret his wife, who died 1/December/1885 aged 74 years.
In affectionate remembrance of of Ann the beloved wife of Thomas Dowson of Breckon Hill, who died at Fine 8/October/1822 aged 41 years.
Also the above Thomas Dowson, who died at Breckon Hill 27/May/1827aged 56 years.
In remembrance of George Dowson, who died 16/February/1777 aged 17 years.
In memory of Joseph Dowson, son of John Dowson of Mayland, whose death was occasioned by the breaking of a grindstone at the Bedburn Mill 6/May/1790 aged 42 years.
In affectionate remembrance of Henry Dowson of Woodland, who died 2/September/1890 aged 78 years.
Also Mary Ann his wife, who died 2/November/1890 aged 77 years (could be 72 years)
In loving memory of George, dearly beloved husband of Mary Dowson of Witton le Wear, who died 27/November/1919 aged 69 years.
Thats the lot for now, others will follow.
Adam
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Hello Joy. Here are the remaining inscriptions:-
In affectionate remembrance of Joseph Dowson of Hindon, who died 27/February/1877 aged 69 years.
Also Ann, relict of the above who died 1/October/1885 aged 86 years.
Erected in memory of Elizabeth, wife of Henry Dowson of Hamsterley, who departed this life 23/September/1815 aged 51 years
Also the above named Henry Dowson, who died 23/September/1847 aged 85 years
Also Henry Dowson son of the above named, who died at Bishop Auckland 20/March/1850 aged 52 years. Was interred at South Church.
The next two were from Hamsterley St James:-
In loving memory of Elizabeth Ada, beloved daughter of Frederick J and Mary E Dowson, died at Black Hill Top 13/February/1923 aged 35 years.
Also the above named Mary Elizabeth Dowson of West Shipley Farm, who died 3/March/1929 aged 66 years
Frederick J Dowson, died March/10/1945 aged 84 years.
In affectionate remembrance of Thomas Dowson of Rowntree Cottage, died 23/April/1874 aged 37 years
Also Martha beloved wife of the above who died 10/November/1897 aged 67 years.
Adam
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Hi Adam
Could I please have the inscriptions for Morgan
Thank you
Cilla
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Hi Adam
Thank you again.
Joy
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Hello Cilla. Here they are:-
To the memory of Jane, daughter of Robert and Jane Morgan, died 7/May/1776 aged 10 years.
Also Mary their daughter, died 19/April/1777 aged 9 years.
In memory of Thomas and Mary Morgan of Hamsterley, she died 2/May/1785 aged 36 years.
He died 29/May/1786 aged 37 years.
I see that you are from Durham. If you want to see these gravestones they are in front of the chapel
in the small grassed area
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Hi Adam
Thanks so much for that, they are most certainly mine. The last one i have is Richard Morgan married Ann Naisby at Hamsterley in 1777. So maybe one of them is his parents. Will have to go to Durham to check the records out
Thanks again it has given me something to work on
Cilla
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Adam,
I would be grateful for the inscription for Harle when you have time
many thanks
Elaine
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Hello Elaine. This name is interesting. Were they Catholic? or possibly just some of the family Catholic?
Adam
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I think at least some of them could be Catholic, my grandfather was George Harle Reed, and a rosary was found amongst his possessions when he died although he was not a practising Catholic.
The Harle comes from his grandmother who was Jane Sarah Harle. I seem to have uncovered a family mystery as Jane Sarah was first married to Robert Norwood and they had three children although on all of the census she seems to be living with her parents and the children, Robert Norwood disappears after the 1861 census and then Jane Sarah pops up on the 1881 Census now apparently married to George Reed, my Great Great Grandfather, despite the fact that I have been unable to find a marriage entry for Sarah Jane and George, nor a death entry for Robert Norwood!
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Hello Elaine.
Just the one gravestone:-
Sacred to the memory of William and Martha Harle who were drowned September/25/1871, both aged 52 years.
Adam
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Goodness, both drowned together!
many thanks as ever
Elaine
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Adam,
In late 2008 you sent me Stephenson inscriptions, and I have finally discovered how some of them fit into the family so thank you again. Having them helped me piece it all together.
Sue
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Hello Sue. Thanks for letting me know that I have helped in some way.
I often get "thanks for the information" and may a time people don't even bother acknowledging
my replies.
Here are some more Stephenson inscriptions from the Baptist Chapel that I have brought up to date.
In affectionate remembrance of John Stephenson of Crook, who departed this life 13/March/1874 aged 45 years.
In memory of Henry Stephenson of Pike Stone, who died 14/August/1836 aged 65 years.
Also Jane, relict of the above, who died 7/June/1847 aged 70 years.
In affectionate remembrance of Hannah the beloved wife of John Stephenson of Pike Stone, who died 29/July/1883 aged 73 years.
Also of John Stephenson, who died 3/October/1892 aged 85 years.
Also of Ann their daughter, who died 21/June/1862 aged 13 years.
Also William their son, who died 5/March/1874 aged 28 years.
To the memory of Joseph Jopling of Hamsterley, who died 30/April/1849 aged 66 years.
Also Alice his wife, died 23/November/1845 aged 65 years.
Also Jane their daughter and wife of Anthony Stephenson, who died May/26/1866 aged 54 years.
Also the above Anthony Stephenson, who died 10/November/1888 aged 8o years.
Adam
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Adam,
I don't recognize any of the new names but who knows what future research will find. I will file these with the others and wait and see. Thank you for all the work you do for all of us.
Sue
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Hi Adam
I would appreciate any Jewitt information. They seemed to be in Hamsterley c.1750 - 1850.
Thanks
Bill
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Hello Bill. There are 4 gravestones for Jewwitt but only one is in the timeframe that you mention.
The others are from the 1900's until recent.
Here is the older one:-
In memory of Josiah Jewitt of Dicking House, who departed this life June/23/1807 aged 68 years.
Also Magdalen, wife of the above named Josiah Jewitt, who departed this life October/31/1821 aged 79 years.
Adam
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Hello Adam
Thanks for that.
Bill
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Hello Sue. Here are the rest of the Hamsterley inscriptions for Stephenson:-
Whoops!!!!!! Already posted them on post number 78.
Adam
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Hi Adam,
Please can you post the Bainbridge inscriptions please,
Thank you
Legs
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Hello Legs. Here they are:-
To the memory of James Bainbridge of Low Moorhill, who died 24/May/1799 aged 56 years
And Hannah his wife, who died 26/March/1792 aged 38 years
Elizabeth their eldest daughter died 20/August/1805 aged 23 years.
There is also a Bainbridge on the War Memorial
There are two more gravestones but they are after my cut off date for posting.
They may be useful because they were born in the late 1800's
If you want them I will send them via the personal message line.
Adam
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Thank you Adam,
I'll PM you.
Legs
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Hi Adam
If you are still posting MIs could you let me know what you have for Raine between 1700 & 1900? I've got a fair bit of info from census returns on this side of my family but there's an absolute drought of information on the LDS website so I'm struggling a bit.
Many Thanks
David
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Hello David. Here are three gravestone inscriptions that may be interesting. There are another two gravestones but they are from the 1950 and I do not think they would fit in to your request although the deaths are in 1952 and ages would be late 70''s.
To the sacred memory of Michael Raine, son of William and Ann Raine, formerly of South Side, who departed this life 1/April/1836 aged 76 years.
Also William Raine, son of the above named Michael and Alice Raine, who departed this life 22/September/1852 aged 60 years.
Likewise Mary Raine, wife of the above William Raine, who departed this life 29/June/1875 aged 82 years.
Also John Raine, son of the above named Michael Raine, who departed this life 12/August/1865 aged 66 years.
This stone is inscribed to the memory of William Raine, late of South Side, died 17/November/1789 aged 78 years.
Also Ann his wife, who died 7/March/1799 aged 80 years.
Also Alice Raine, wife of Michael Raine, son of the above named who departed this life 14/December/1799 aged 35 years.
Also Mary Raine, departed this life 23/September/1804 aged 9 years.
Also Ann Raine, departed this life 27/September/1809 aged 22 years.
In memory of Jane, wife of George Raine of East Mayling, who died 12/November/18?? aged 51 years.
Also Ann Raine of Backwood Hill, who died 18/January/1883 aged 92 years.
Also George, son of John Raine, who died 22December/1883 aged 9 years.
Also the above George Raine, who died 15/January/1912 aged 83 years..
I have already posted Raine inscriptions for Crook, Brancepeth and Muggleswick in case you are interested.
Adam
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Many thanks for you help Adam
I don't have any of these in my tree but I also can't rule any of them out without more evidence.
I haven't seen any links with Crook, Brancepeth & Muggleswick. Do you know if there is a grave yard at Bedburn? The Raine's I have found so far seem to have stayed around Hamsterley, Bedburn and Lynesack & Softly (though I noticed that you have found no Raine's at Lynesack).
Thanks
David
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Hello David. No church at Bedburn. All the deaths at Bedburn area would have been at the Church of England or the Baptist chapel at Hamsterley.
Adam
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Hello Bill. There are 4 gravestones for Jewwitt but only one is in the timeframe that you mention.
The others are from the 1900's until recent.
Here is the older one:-
In memory of Josiah Jewitt of Dicking House, who departed this life June/23/1807 aged 68 years.
Also Magdalen, wife of the above named Josiah Jewitt, who departed this life October/31/1821 aged 79 years.
Adam
Would like to thank you too for posting this information (found it whilst googling). Josiah and Magdalen(e) (nee Hence/Hench) are my 4G grandparents, and I know very little about them apart from Magdalene's christening, their marriage, and their children (all from the IGI). Now know a little more! Must try and visit the churchyard next time I am 'up north'.
Regards,
Sheila
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Hello Bill. There are 4 gravestones for Jewwitt but only one is in the timeframe that you mention.
The others are from the 1900's until recent.
Here is the older one:-
In memory of Josiah Jewitt of Dicking House, who departed this life June/23/1807 aged 68 years.
Also Magdalen, wife of the above named Josiah Jewitt, who departed this life October/31/1821 aged 79 years.
Adam
Would like to thank you too for posting this information (found it whilst googling). Josiah and Magdalen(e) (nee Hence/Hench) are my 4G grandparents, and I know very little about them apart from Magdalene's christening, their marriage, and their children (all from the IGI). Now know a little more! Must try and visit the churchyard next time I am 'up north'.
Regards,
Sheila
Adam,
Another thank you for your helpful PM, unable to reply to you by PM because of insufficient posts!
Sheila
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My Husband is interested in the name Race.
Is there any chance you can please post detais of this name
Many thanks
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Sorry Adam, a quick correction to the name Race. My husband's ancestors lived at Hamsterley from abt. 1790 to the 1840's
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Hello. If there were any gravestones for Race about the dates that you mention I am sorry to say that they have not survived.
There are 3 gravestones for Race but they are 1901- 1903 and 1894.
Adam
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Thanks ,for looking ,just in case thereare more recent ancestors could you please give details of the names.
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Hello again. Here they are:-
In loving memory of Emma, the beloved wife of John George Race of Snow Bank, who died April/5/1903 aged 23 years.
In loving memory of Jane the beloved wife of Joseph Liddle Race of Copley, who died April/30/1901 aged 23 years.
In affectionate remembrance of Emma the beloved wife of George Race, who died at Hamsterley February/14/1894 aged 27 years.
Also Lily Ann their daughter, who died June/15/1887 aged 1 year and 7 months.
Also Sidney George their son, who died October/25//1891 aged 3 years and 5 months.
Adam
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thankyou very much Adam ,my Husband will be checking the name against his data base.
Once again a big thankyou ;D ;D
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Would you be kind enough to post anything you might have for a FAWCETT
Many thanks
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Hello . Just the one for Fawcett (different spelling on the stone)
Here lieth the remains of Mathias Fawcitt of East Mayland, who departed this life 13/April/1805 aged 83 years.
Also Mathias, son of the above Mathias Fawcitt and Isabella his wife, who departed this life 10/August/1808 aged 17 years.
Likewise Isabella relict of the above Mathias Fawcitt, who departed this life 4/February/1834 aged 72 years.
And likewise Isabella, daughter of the above named Mathias and Isabella Fawcitt, who departed this life 16/January/1854 aged 58 years. This is one of just a couple of stones that have wording on both sides.
This stone was erected by his surviving wife and two daughters Mary and Isabella Fawcitt as a token of gratitude and respect to a kind husband and a dear parent.
Adam
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Thank you very much, that has given me more information than I ever guessed would be available and some new family members.
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Hi Adam,
Could you tell me the Beadle inscriptions? please.
Thank you Cassy
:)
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Hello Cassy. Just the one for beadle:-
In affectionate remembrance of Margaret, the beloved wife of James Beadle of Redford Grove, who departed this life 11/November/1871 aged 48 years.
Also the above James Beadle, who died 6/March/1881 age 55 years.
Adam
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Hi Adam, thanks for that.
It's not matching anything I've got yet, but I'll keep it as i have a lot of beadle's from that area. And I'm not finished that part of my tree yet.
Cassy :)
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Hallo Adam!
Could I trouble you for the Dent and Dunn inscriptions please. The period I am most interested in is the 18th century to about 1860. I hope there are not too many.
Many thanks,
Hazel.
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Hello Hazel. Here they are:-
Sacred to the memory of Elizabeth, wife of Robert Dunn of Middleston, Co Durham, who departed this life 5/March/1825 aged 22 years.
This next one is in poor condition and unable to read the age. It is later than the date you mentioned but I thought it may be as easy to post because it may be of interest to others researching the Dunn name.
In loving memory of Robert Dunn, entered in to rest 18/January/1894 5? years.
This next one for Dent is included because of the same reason as above:-
In loving memory of William, the beloved husband of Sarah Ann Dent of Ravensford farm, Hamsterley, who died 26/June/1915 aged 70 years.
Also Mary Ann, daughter of the above, who died at Kays lea 4/March/1893 aged 19 years.
Also George, son of the above, who died at Howden le Wear 18/May/1914 age 33 years.
Also the above Sarah Ann Dent, who died 24/October/1918 aged 66 years.
Adam
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Hallo again Adam!
Many thanks indeed for the Hamsterley inscriptions. Except for the first one, Elizabeth Dunn, none of them are of immediate interest to me, but I will store them away for future reference.
Regards,
Hazel.
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Hello Adam
I'd be very grateful for the Hamsterley MIs for Gill - particularly the 18 th cent. but early 19th would be useful too. Thanks very much.
Regards
Cathy
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Hello Cathy.Here is the only one that is a burial for the early 1800's although there are some others from the mid to late 1800's of deaths with ages of 80's and 90's.
There is also an interesting gravestone at Witton le Wear from 1837 with an age of 71 years.
Here is the Hamsterley one:-
In memory of Elizabeth, daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth Gill of Crane Beck Row, who died 17/June/1800 aged 16 years.
Also of Richard their son, who died 7/September/1809 aged 17 years.
Likewise of Anthony Gill father of the above named, who died 22/November/1814 aged 57 years.
Likewise to the memory of Anthony, son of the aforesaid Anthony and Elizabeth Gill, who died 16/December/1819 aged 31 years.
Also of Elizabeth Gill, widow of the aforesaid Anthony Gill and mother to the above, who died 29/August/1838 aged 89 years.
Likewise of John Gill, brother of the above Anthony, who died 16/August/1842 aged 63 years.
Adam
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Hello Adam
Thanks very much for your prompt reply. If it wouldn't be too much trouble I would like to have the later Gill MIs and the Witton-le-Wear one too. I am trying to get a line on the family of my ggg grandfather, Thomas Gill, born 1791, according to the 1851 and 1861 censuses at Wolsingham. I wondered if he could be connected with the Hamsterley Gills.
Thanks once again
Regards
Cathy
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Hello Cathy. If you want the Witton le Wear inscription just post the request on the Witton le Wear thread.
That way there is no confusion because I do not do cross postings. I have posted inscriptions for 23 graveyards/cemeteries.
I can tell you that there are no inscriptions for Gill at Wolsingham other than 20th cen stones.
I will sort out the late 19th cen inscriptions for Hamsterley and post the here later
Adam
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Hello Adam. Thanks very much. I will put the WLW request in the right place.
Cheers
Cathy
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Hello Cathy. Here are the other later inscriptions that I think you may find useful:-
In memory of Joseph, son of Anthony and Elizabeth Gill of West Crane Row, who died 14/February/1861 aged 75 years.
Also of Jane, beloved wife of Thomas Gill, who died at Redworth House, 30/October/1867 aged 68 years.
Also Thomas Gill, husband of the above, who died at Witton le Wear 22/March/1876 aged 80 years.Also Jane Firbank, beloved wife of Henry Harker of Etherley Dene and daughter of the above, who died 4/December1887 aged 52 years.
Also Jane Elizabeth Harker, daughter of the above, who died 7/June/1890 aged 20 years.
Also Elizabeth Gill, daughter of the above, who died 7/August/1897 aged ?? years.
In memory of Sarah, wife if William Gill of West Crane Row, who died 8/November/1860 aged 77 years.
Also the above named William Gill, who died 16/April/1871 aged 90 years.
In affectionate remembrance of William, beloved husband of Susannah Gill of Low Bitchburn, died 18/December/1882 aged 73 years.
Also of Susannah, wife of the above, who died 9/December/1886 aged 75 years.
Also of Elizabeth Beckwith, daughter of the above, who died 25/June/1861 aged 24 years.
Also of Hannah Johnson, daughter of the above, who died 13/February/1863 aged 24 years.
Also of Richard Gill, son of the above, who died 16/October/1897 aged 54 years.
Adam
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Hello Adam. Thank you very much for all this info. No progress with my Thomas Gill unfortunately. I'll just have to keep on digging around.
Thanks once more for your help
Regards
Cathy
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Hello Adam,
Thank you again for all the Stephenson inscriptions. Now I find that Jane Stephenson married a Marquis. Please send inscriptions 1800s if there are any.
Sue
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Hello Sue. Here they are:-
War Grave:- Flying officer W Marquis pilot RAF 8/November1945 aged 21 years.
In loving memory of David Marquis of Morley, who died 27/May/1885 aged 77 years.
Also Jane, beloved wife of the above , who died 28/March1889 aged 65 years.
In memory of Joseph Marquis of Hamsterley, who died 2/January/1872 aged 34 years.
Also Mary, wife of the above, who died 23/February/1880 aged 39 years.
In memory of John Marquis of Hamsterley, who died 3/October/1881 aged 75 years.
Also of Ann Marquis, wife of the above, who died 3/Jan/1909 aged 93 years.
Sacred to the memory of William Marquis, son of Thomas and Jane Marquis of Mayland Hall, who died 6/January/1838 aged 27 years.
Also the above named Jane Marquis, who died 10/September/1842 aged 56 years.
Also the above named Thomas Marquis, who died 14/April/1847 aged 72 years.
Adam
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Thanks Adam,
Joseph and John are on my tree. The others may be related but too far out on the twigs for now.
Sue
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Hi
Could you tell me what you have for Chapman and Bland please. My 4x great grandparents are Thomas Chapman and Alice Bland,.
Thank you
Deborah
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Re Chapman and Bland
oops sorry I should have added I think they were born around 1755 if that helps
Deborah
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Hello Deborah. There are two for Thomas Chapman. Not the Thomas Chapman that you mention but possibly the same family:-
Sacred to the preservation of the memory of Thomas Chapman, late of Hamsterley, who resigned this life 18/May/1799 aged 95 years.
Also of Margaret Chapman, daughter of the aforesaid Thomas and Mary his wife, who departed this life 3/July/1803 age 45 years
Also Mary wife of the above Thomas Chapman, who departed this life 27/August/1812 aged 84 years.
Sacred to the memory of Thomas Chapman late of Hamsterley, gentleman, who departed this life 8th day of January 1839 aged 79 years.
Also to the sacred memory of Elizabeth Chapman, widow of the above named Thomas Chapman, who departed this life 17th day of September 1846 in the 80th year of her age.
There are no Bland gravestones at Hamsterley.
Adam
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Hello Adam
Would it be possible to list the inscriptions for the Atkinsons of the 1800s please?
Amanda :)
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Hello Amanda. Here they are:-
In memory of Michael and Deborah Atkinson who died at Beaumant Hill in 1861, the former on March/1 age 85 the latter on 3/January age 78 years.
Their two daughters died at Smelt House,
Ann in 1821 age 6 years.
Mary in 1825 age 13 years
Also Ann, sister of Michael Atkinson, died 3/December/1851 aged 87 years.
Sacred to the memory of Jane Atkinson, daughter of Joseph and Dorothy Atkinson of Kay Slee in this parish, who departed this life 12/July/1839 age 30 years.
Also Joseph Atkinson , father of the above , who died 12/February/1840 age 60 years.
Also Dorothy Atkinson, relict of the above, who died at Staindrop 31/March/1856 age87 years.
Adam
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Thank you so much adam. I don't recognise these names :(, they are not my direct ancestors but could be cousins etc , I believe Hamsterley was a small village. Perhaps I cam widen my search and see if these people fit into my tree.
Thank you once again for your time.
Amanda :)
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Hi Adam
Thank you very much for the info. As you say, not the Thomas I am looking for but they may be connected. I'll keep searching.
Are there any other chapmans, just out of interest?
Deborah
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Hello Deborah. If you mean any more Chapman inscriptions in Hamsterley the answer is no.
I do have inscriptions for Chapman at Wolsingham, Witton le Wear, Hunwick, Crook, St Helen Auckland and Willington.
Adam
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Hi Adam
Thanks for the quick reply. I will check my info then post on the correct topic board. Thanks again for your help.
Deborah :)
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Hi Adam,
Is there any chance you could let me have the details of the Weir family headstone?
Many thanks
Phil Waddington
(My grandfather, Roland Pearson, was baptist minister in Hamsterley)
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Hello. The stones are for 1958 and 1964 and I do not put inscriptions after the 1950's.
If you do want it I can send it via the personal mail on rootsweb.
Adam
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yes please adam- thanks
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Hello Adam
I have just found your information on Hamsterley Cemetery. I noticed there was an Armstrong there, my great great grandfather was George Armstrong, I think it may be him, do you have further info on this
many thanks
Christine
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Hello Christine.No George I am afraid but here is the inscription anyway:-
In loving memory of Robert Armstrong of hamsterley, who died 12/March/1888 aged 74 years.
Also Margaret, his wife , who died 4/February/1890 age 75 years.
Also of their son John Henry Armstrong of High Wales Field, Morley, who died 21/February/1943 age 75 years.
Also Fanny Ellen his wife, who died 1/July/1909 age 41 years.
Also Lily their youngest daughter, who died 17/February 1929 aged 21 years.
Adam
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Hi Adam
not my folks but thank you very much for replying
Christine
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Please see
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,557000.msg4097081.html#msg4097081