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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Durham => Topic started by: BeccaH on Sunday 22 April 12 12:04 BST (UK)
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Wondering if anyone has any knowledge of or connection to this family:
William Turner and his wife Mary had the following children, all born in Little Stainton, in the parish of Bishopton:
Christopher (1805)
Moses (1806)
Ann (1809)
George (1811)
Mary (1814)
William (1819)
Hutchinson (January 1822 - presumably died very young)
Hutchinson (December 1822)
My ancestor is George, who went to work on the railways as a platelayer. In 1861, he was to be found in South Bedburn, working on a line which we believe was at that time being run across the lands of a (relatively) wealthy farmer, William Siddle. In 1864, George married the widowed daughter of that farmer, Ann Teasdale. He was unable to sign his name on his wedding certificate, giving us the impression of a fairly wide gap between his social status and that of Ann (who had attended boarding school)...
George and Ann had three children together - George Hutchinson, Margaret Ann, and Frances (my great-grandmother).
The information on George's siblings came from the parish records in the County Record Office in Durham. William (the father) apparently died some time before 1841, although Mary (the mother) can be found on both the 1841 and 1851 censuses. She gives her date of birth to be around 1783, and her place of birth to be South Church, then a village just outside Bishop Auckland. It seems at least possible that her name was Hutchinson, as otherwise it was an odd choice for the first name of her son. In 1851, she is listed as a pauper.
I also have possible (in some cases more than possible) marriages for several of George's brothers.
Any connections?
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A marriage at Bishopton St. Peter, 2 Jan 1805, William Turner and Mary Wall.
The marriage was by License. License dated 31st Dec 1804.
William Turner, Yeoman, Bachelor, aged 21 years and upwards, of Walworth in the Parish of Heighington.
Mary Wall, Spinster, aged 21 years and upwards, of Little Stainton in the Parish of Bishopton.
Marriage Bond guarantor was a Christopher Wall. Maybe Marys father or brother.
Alan.
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Some baptisms at Auckland St. Andrew. May be Mary and brothers.
Christopher Wall, 6 Aug 1780, son of George Wall of Bracks.
Mary Wall, 15 July 1782, daughter of George Wall of Bishop Auckland.
Hutchinson Wall, 14 March 1785, son of George Wall of Bracks.
Hunter Wall, 6 July 1787, son of George and Ann Wall of Bracks.
Alan.
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A burial at Auckland St. Andrew
14 Dec 1808. Ann Wall late Young, of Little Stainton in the parish of Bishopton, aged 61. Died 12 Dec. Wife of George Wall.
And a marriage at Heighington St.Michael.
20 Sep 1772 George Wall, of the Parish of Middleton St.George, and Ann Young, of this parish, by Banns.
Witnesses: Edward Marley and John Apedaile
Alan.
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I have just found this thread.
I think, I am a descendant of William Turner and Mary Wall.
Although my father was from Lincolnshire, and his father was from York, and I therefore thought I had no connection to local Turners (I live in Bishop Auckland). After much searching I suspect I have ancestors who lived within a mile of my current dwelling.
I have not worked on my tree for over a year.
I think my ancestor was a Blacksmith at Great Stainton.
Colin
PS any further details would be of great interest
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I forgot to mention, Hutchinson Turner was probably my GGgrandfather.
Regards Colin
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Bracks Farm still exists. It is about 1km north of St Andrews South Church.
Current occupants are recent, and have no knowledge of previous occupants.
Regards Colin
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I have a map showing the houses in Little Stainton in 1818.
I visited Little Stainton yesterday and had a long discussion with the family living in one of the oldest houses c1750. Most of the current houses are recent developments - post 1960.
I also have a 6inch/mile map from around 1850, of the area.
Regards Colin
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I have just checked my family tree.
I am a descendant of William Turner 1819. married Ann ? Hutchinson ?
William Turner 1844 married Grace Thomas
My Grand father was John Hutchinson Turner. 1881-1920
(so much for replying from memory ! )
Apologies Colin