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Title: Monkwearmouth
Post by: esther2 on Saturday 24 March 12 19:34 GMT (UK)

Are there any Monkwearmouth records from mid-1820-1833?  My 4xgt-grd/father, Cuthbert Dunbar, lived there.  He was a tailor and Pigot's 1828-29 show him at George St., Mwmth.  Not sure if that was business premises or home, whether he worked for a business/company or on his own.  He died in 1833, buried 30th June 1833 at St.Peter's (parish entry no. 638) age only 42.  If  possible, any info greatly appreciated, regarding work, circumstances of death, or any mention.  Wife was Mary (nee Brown), children John,Mary Ann, one Jane who died 1828, (bap. Houghton-le-Spring), Thomas (birthplace unknown), another Jane born 1830, Margaret 1832 (both born Mwmth), so he left Mary with very young children.  By 1841 she seems to be in the household of a John Mulveney in Earsdon, N'land.  Thanks to anyone interested in this.

Title: Re: Monkwearmouth
Post by: stanmapstone on Saturday 24 March 12 19:57 GMT (UK)

You can see George Street on the 1844 map at http://lewis.dur.ac.uk/pip/iwspip.asp?img=p2357&ref1=2228 It runs between Broad Street and Thomas Street, to the left of the title.
Stan

Title: Re: Monkwearmouth
Post by: esther2 on Saturday 24 March 12 20:05 GMT (UK)

Thanks Stan.  That is the best info so far.
Esther 2

Title: Re: Monkwearmouth
Post by: stanmapstone on Saturday 24 March 12 20:11 GMT (UK)

There is also an 1826 map at http://lewis.dur.ac.uk/pip/iwspip.asp?img=p1666&ref1=1813
Stan

Title: Re: Monkwearmouth
Post by: Daisypetal on Sunday 25 March 12 16:04 BST (UK)

Hi,

Welcome to RootsChat :)


This looks like Thomas's baptism,


Thomas DUNBUR 
10 Jan 1828
St. Peters, Monk-Wearmouth, Durham
DOB:  03 Oct 1827
Father's Name: Cuthbert Dunbur 
Mother's Name: Mary 


Regards,
Daisy

Title: Re: Monkwearmouth
Post by: Hampshire Lass on Sunday 25 March 12 17:02 BST (UK)

Hi esther2,

there are many excellent digitised BTs for Northumberland and Durham (including Monkwearmouth)
https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.familysearch.org%2Frecords%2Fwaypoint%2F11540010

Hope this link works....it doesn't look right!

Best wishes Hl

Title: Re: Monkwearmouth
Post by: diddymiller on Monday 26 March 12 18:34 BST (UK)

also you can try the excellent Durham Records online:

http://www.durhamrecordsonline.com/

this is a pay to view site but really good and the indexes are free.

Diddy

Title: Re: Monkwearmouth
Post by: diddymiller on Monday 26 March 12 18:36 BST (UK)

also of course the brilliant people on the Durham board here.....

Diddy  ::)

Title: Re: Monkwearmouth
Post by: esther2 on Sunday 13 May 12 12:04 BST (UK)

Thanks to all who responded to this query.  If you should come across further info in the future, I would be grateful to hear.
Esther

Title: Re: Monkwearmouth
Post by: stanmapstone on Sunday 13 May 12 13:29 BST (UK)

Hi Esther,
George Street is shown on sheets 1 & 4 of the large scale 1:528 plans at http://www.durham-images.org/public/maps/os528keysheet.html

Stan