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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Northumberland => Topic started by: c-side on Monday 03 August 09 00:10 BST (UK)
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I posted this on the Durham board yesterday but it could also refer to North Sunderland so I thought I'd add it here too :)
I found the following in the burial records for St. Cuthbert's Church, Blyth, Northumberland.
William Collings, of Sunderland, drowned, buried 3rd Nov. 1859, age 57
I haven't managed to find him in freebmd but knowing how difficult it can be to kill off and bury the ancestors I thought I'd post this in case anyone wants to claim him. :D
Christine
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WOW.
My g.g.g. grandfather was William Colling who was born in Sunderland, a mariner, and died sometime between the 1841 and 1851 census as his wife was remarried by 1851. I have been having trouble finding details of his death. I know the timescale doesnt fit this William but what a coincidence. I did wonder if his ship had sunk and I have lost all hope that I would find any details on him. I live in Blyth too, and know St. Cuthberts well.
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Hi Sue,
From what you say it can't possibly be the same man but such a coincidence.
I wonder if they were related?
Christine
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Always suffer from afterthoughts - my message on the Durham board brought up a death registration for a William Collen which would fit
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,396312.0.html
C