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Edward Straughan possibly born March qtr Alnwick 1839.
Shown 1881 census as age 39 born Rock, Northumberland which is in the Alnwick registration district.
In that census he is living at Palmers Ville, Longbenton I would be interested to see also if he is living in susbsequent census in the same area.
Alan NZ
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1841 the family were living at Embleton, Northumberland.
1851 father now a publican and family living on Holy Island.
1861 Edward was a joiner and living at Alnmouth, Northumberland. Says he was born Holy Island.
1891 " in Longbenton
If you would like any more details please let me know.
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Thanks for that, would be interested in knowing what age/s Edward is quoted as. in 1881 he is shown as 39 which makes him born 1842+- a year and the only likely birth I have found is the quoted one in March qtr of 1839.
Could you also advise of parents names and reported ages. Is the name of the premises he is a publican listed? Whilst most of the subsequent generations worked in the mines one of his grandsons was also a publican at eh Six Mile Bridge Inn in the 60s'
Alan NZ
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From 1851 census:
Parents Robert Straughan, 54, born Wooler, Northumberland and Eleanor, 51 born Bolton, Northumberland.
Not sure if this is the Inn name as the writing is unclear but the address begins Mary Gate ----- -------. I googled mary gate, holy island and there is a ship inn in that area but don't know if that would be the name in 1851.
Edward's birth year is given as 1839 in other census returns.
1891 he was still in Palmersville, Longbenton. Can't see him in 1901.
If there is anything else I will do it tomorrow.
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Thanks for your help, I am truely gratefull if we are on the right track then that will make a big difference.
Alan
NZ
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Hi Alan,
It was the Iron Rails Public House in Mary Gate in 1851. There's a mention of it in this article about the Ship Inn: http://theshipinn.blogspot.com/2008/03/ducks-are-quackers-about-ship.html
1851 HO107/2421 Folio 51 Page 23
Mary Gate Iron Rails, Holy Island, Northumberland
STRAUGHAN
Robert head m 54 Publican Wooler Northumberland
Eleanor wife m 51 Bolton "
George son s 21 Tailor
Mary Ann dau s 16
Charles son 14 Scholar
Edward " 12 "
John " 10 "
Isabella dau 8 "
Margaret Cromarty visitor 2
all children born Rock, Northumberland
Barbara
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1841 details:
HO107/819/15 Folio 3 Page 1
Rock, Embleton, Northumberland
Robert STRAUGHAN 42 Ag. Lab
Eleanor " 40
George " 12
James " 10
Thomas " 7
Mary Ann " 6
Charles " 4
Edward " 2
John Gollen " 8 months
Fortune " 17 F. S. (female servant)
all born in Northumberland
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In 1861 Robert and family are living next door to the Swan Inn and not at the Iron Rails inn (someone else living there in 1861)
1861 RG9/3884 Folio 37 Page 3
Marygate, Holy Island
Robert Straughan head m 65 Farmer of 20 Acres Wooler
Eleanor Straughan wife m 61 Eglingham
Mary Ann Wilson dau wid 26 Grocer Embleton
John Straughan son s 20 Ag Lab "
Alexander Wilson grandson 3 Scholar Holy Island
Barbara
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Pub Trivia......
Pubs/Inns on Holy Island.
Parson and White Trade Directory, 1827 lists the following
Anchor, Britannia, Crown & Thistle, Plough, Red Lion, Ship, Swan
( Source web site communities.northumberland.gov.uk )
Michael Dixon
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A big thank you to all who have contributed, it is rather appropriate to have got this information at this time as Robert Straughans Great Great Grandson Robert Straughan is over here from Newcastle and is spending Xmas and New Year with us.
He is over the moon with the information you have supplied
Thanks heaps
Robert Straughan and Alan NZ
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Glad to help, do you need the other census or do you already have those?
Barbara :)
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Hello! Do you have any ancestors buried at Longbenton Cemetery? I have a set of fiche with those burials. If you would like any look ups, don't hesitate to ask! :) Happy Christmas! Pat
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Thanks Barbara, I probably would like other lookups but with Xmas and the newyear and a host of family/friends from England, Germany and Korea I am a bit "otherwise engaged" as you can imagine.
Pat.....I am not sure if any are interened at Longbenton, if you have an alphabetical list and there are any Straughans or Kirtleys there I would certainly be interested.
Again thanks to all
Alan NZ
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Hello Alan, The Longbenton fiche I have has MANY births listed; HOWEVER, I could find only one death: William Straughan son of George & Elizabeth his wife (nee: Bell) died 5 years 4 months August 7, 1806. For Kirtley - a similar situation: only found two deaths: William Kirtley of Benton d. 25 May 1793 and Elizabeth WEEMS of East Benton Colliery d. April 8, 1799 age 5 years - d. of Thomas Weems and his wife (late) Mary Kirtley...Do any of these seem to have a connection? I could pursue the births if you think this time frame could be of help. Happy Christmas ;D Pat
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Greetings, I am a new member of this forum as it was brought to my attention by a fellow member of this forum.... thank you Michael Dixon. I would like to request that Pat (patrexjax), a poster on this forum, please return to the Longbenton burial fiche and look for further STRAUGHAN burial entries indexed under the surname: STRACHAN/STRAFFIN/STRAFFAN/STRAFFEN all possible variant forms of STRAUGHAN. I am a descendant of George STRAUGHAN, b/b 1809 Longbenton, NBL the brother of the referenced William STRAUGHAN, s/o George & Elizabeth STRAUGHAN (nee BELL), who was buried Longbenton, 7 August 1806. I would like to get in contact with anyone who is researching this particular STRAUGHAN ancestry or one of it's branches. Bette McIntosh (USA)
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Hello Bette, Welcome to Rootschat! ;D Sorry for the delay in responding, but I was out doing some holiday preparations. In reference to your STRAUGHAN request - The fiche I have only covers Baptisms, marriages and Burials at Longbenton from 1723-1812..... :'( However, just for the record, your George's christening is listed as 20 Aug 1809 and that he was the third son of George and Elizabeth. George's occupation was "bank man" and he was a native of Wallsend; his wife, Elizabeth (nee: Bell) is listed as a native of Horton. I do also have PRE-1851 MI's for LongBenton and there are NO STRAUGHANs or variants listed in that time frame... I am so sorry that my information will not seem to help you at this point in time. If any of my references may assist you in the future, please so not hesitate to contact me. May I take this opportunity to wish you and yours a happy holiday season. Pat
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Hello Percy,
I have Edward Straughan in my tree, b. Jan 1778 in Ancroft, Northumberland, England. Children Barbara, Elizabeth, Margaret, Edward, William, Thomasin.
If you pm me with your email addy I will send you all I have on my Straughan's and we can compare trees.
bowler
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Hello Alan, (Percy), If your still on rootschat Edward Straughan was my 3xgrandfather. get in touch with me and we can cpmpare..
Edward Straughan possibly born March qtr Alnwick 1839.
Shown 1881 census as age 39 born Rock, Northumberland which is in the Alnwick registration district.
In that census he is living at Palmers Ville, Longbenton I would be interested to see also if he is living in susbsequent census in the same area.
Alan NZ
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I have Edward Straughan in my family tree but I'm not sure of my details. My grandfather Edward Straughan was born c1842 in Rock(?), my grandmother was born in Palmersville. But I have a death date of 1898, my grandmother was born in 1900 and was the youngest child
I'd be really interested to see what you have as I don't have a great deal to be honest
Many thanks
D