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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Durham => England => Durham Lookup Requests => Topic started by: Lizzie Smyth Collis on Saturday 02 January 21 09:24 GMT (UK)
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Hello Im trying to find my great grandfather Robert Donaldson Graham - born 1876 in Scotland, he died unexpectedly in 1911 (24 February 1911)in Sunderland. I know he was a jeweller or watchmaker - I would love to find where he is buried. Many thanks
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According to the probate record, he lived at 18 Barnard Street, Sunderland, and died on 27th August.
There are some sad reports of his death - e,g, Shields Daily Gazette 04 March 1911
Might be best to change to the Durham Board, so that people with local knowledge can help.
David
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Thanks so much will do
Threads merged on Durham Board.
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Hello Im looking for any info of my great grandfather Robert Donaldson Graham. He died suddenly in 1911 at 18 Barnard Street Sunderland. I know nothing of him nor his family. Can anybody shed any light? Many thanks
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Lizzie, if you have a subscription to Ancestry there is a fairly comprehensive tree re Robert. Remember though these trees always need double checking.
John
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Thanks John - I will join ancestry now.
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Robert Donaldson Graham buried 27 Feb 1911, at Bishopwearmouth Cemetery
Jeweller's Manager
Age 35 years
Died at 32 Fawcett Street
Image on FamilySearch
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS6T-N9GQ-B
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Graves Register, Ward 13 Section A
Grave 1231 has one other burial, John Humphage in 1926
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS1L-Q7SW-Q
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Is that Robert Donaldson Graham's marriage in 1904 Carlisle Cumberland to Elizabeth Thompson ?
Was Robert Donaldson Graham born in Stranraer Wigtownshire Scotland in 1876 , parents John Graham(Locomotive Engine Man) and Janet Donaldson ?
Have not looked at any trees , just looking at the 1881 Census and Familysearch.
ev
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Thank you - I wonder who he was... many thanks for your help
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The remainder of the probate information:-
Administration Durham 8 April to Elizabeth Graham widow. Effects £66 6s.
1911 census - 39 Merle Terrace, Sunderland, Durham
Elizabeth Graham Boarder Widow b 1881 Carlisle Cumberland
Marjory Graham Daughter b 1908 Sunderland Durham
Francis Edward Graham Son b 1909 Sunderland Durham
According to the inquest, Robert died at his shop and, looking at maps online, Fawcett Street is a shopping street.
These are the children from the GRO index:-
GRAHAM, MARJORIE mmn THOMPSON
GRO Reference: 1907 D Quarter in SUNDERLAND Volume 10A Page 641
GRAHAM, FRANCIS EDWARD mmn THOMPSON
GRO Reference: 1908 D Quarter in SUNDERLAND Volume 10A Page 681
There was another possible after Robert's death but on checking, it was a different family.
GRAHAM, CHRISTOPHER ALBERT mmn THOMPSON
GRO Reference: 1911 D Quarter in SUNDERLAND Volume 10A Page 1456
David
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Thank you Francis Graham was my grandfather. Elizabeth Graham went on to marry somebody else and their surname changed so trying to find anything about the Graham's I can. Really appreciate your help, this is most useful. :)
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The house in Merle Crescent is still there.
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The same family were found in the 1891 Census in Eden Town, Stanwix, Carlisle, Cumberland, England and shows John Graham as born in Hayton, Cumberland
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Hello again - can you pls tell me your source for John Graham's baptism in Hayton - I cannot find it anywhere... Many thanks