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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Northumberland => Topic started by: BigOoms on Saturday 11 March 17 12:39 GMT (UK)
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Where can I find any information regarding JOHN DAVISON Monkseaton Mariner listed as such on his dau baptism ANN 1783 Christ Church Tynemouth and his son's death record JOHN died 1771
I know records are kept in local Records Offices from the mid 1800's. In the programme--WDYTYA
With Cheryl featuring ( -admittedly ) a MASTER MARINER they went to a building overlooking North Shields, to look into this fact. Was it just for the view or are records held there?
I would expect he sailed out of North Shields as I doubt there would be anything relevant at Monkseaton.
I cannot find a marriage for him in the Bishop's Transcripts, I am having difficulty reading them.
Any help would be gratefully received.
BigOoms.
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very difficult to read
Possibly John Davison and Eleanor ****
married
24th November 1769
Tynemouth
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Thank you for your interest Radcliff
The surname is ORNSBY a very unusual one.
I think you are correct in your assumption. I have now found an Eleanor born to JOHN DAVISON
Baptised 18th April 1779
The only other ORNSBY is a WILLIAM listed as a MASTER MARINER, probably her brother.
Maybe I can find out about Mariners through him.
If he studied for a ticket, as they call it, then maybe there are records somewhere.
Anyone any ideas?
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Tyne and Wear archives Blanford Square possibly a good place to look
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Although I've not used it myself I have seen on here that North Shields library has an excellent local history department. Perhaps contact with them might be useful too
Christine
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I might be in North Shields later this week or next I will have a look there see if there is anything
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Thank you both for your interest. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
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Thank you c-side for the recommendation re North Shields library (now called. North Shields Customer First Centre)
i had a very prompt reply from them stating they hold records of Master mariners and shipping from 1786. From Newcastle Custom House, Shields Custom House ( 1848 ) and Sunderland Custom House Records.
Also a Dictionary of Tyne Sailing Ships. Useful for tracing local ships, captains, masters and owners.
Maybe this will be useful to others.Thank you both for your interest. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
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So pleased you found it useful :D
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That is good news indeed
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I have just received an update from a very kind fellow at the North Shields Library.
He states William owned a boat , mentioned in the Dictionary of Sailing Ships and his widow owned several after his death. Based now (1790) in South Shields
He mentions several John Davison's working on boats out of North Shields.
All very interesting.
What wonderful people you have working on Tyneside.
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Fabulous ladies in North Shields library
oops and a chap
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I say*Hooray*for the man!