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Thank you    I had picked the marriages up and was surprised to learn Snowdrop was in South Africa. I have no idea how or why she went there. The investigations continue.

Having recently moved to Witton I camr across an old booklet written by Edward H Raine, head Teacher of Witton Gilbert Council School from 1948-1967. It's called The History Of Witton Gilbert.

Quoting a little from the book it says"  A large source of income came from the village markets. Witton was a meeting place of routes and of some importanceas a convenient meeting place for the industrial traders from the east and farmers from the west.

Travelling traders required places where they could obtain refreshment from themselves and stabling for their horse. The village had several inns and public houses. At the east end of the village was the Black Lion, now a dwelling house ( I actually live in this house), opposite the bus stop was the Witton Gilbert Hotel known latterly as Brigg's Pub. A little further along on the opposite side is the Glendenning Arms. The Three Tons, near to the garage was converted into a dwelling house several years ago. The last inn westward is still the Travellers Rest".

Hope this is of interest.

My request may be a little unusual. Let me explain a little if I can.

I have a rare genetic disorder called Gorlins Syndrome. It is a hereditary condition, children have 50-50 chance of inheriting the disorder if either of their parents have the gene. One of my brothers, my daughter and grand-daughter also have it. It is only since the advances in genetics that the disorder has been given a name and more is being learned about it every year.

Whilst conducting my family history I have traced the faulty gene back to my great grandmother Phoebe Ann Allport ( my grand-father and mother were also sufferers), she was born on 12 August 1876 in Leasingthorne Co Durham. One of the major abnormalities caused by this disorder is basal cell carcinoma's, known previously as rodent ulcers, these were a cause of death on her death certificate. She was one of 11 children.

I am uncertain, at the moment, if the gene game down the paternal Allport, or maternal Craddock line.
Phoebes parents were Job Allport 1840-1919 born in Worcestershire and Phoebe Craddock 1845-1918 also born in Worcestershire.

In an effort to aid in the research of my family and also of this genetic disorder I would be grateful to hear from anyone related to this family, either past or present, especially if you have relatives who have suffered with rodent ulcers, jaw cysts or palm pits ( small holes which appear on palms and soles of feet).
The following website will give anyone who is interested more information on the disorder
http://www.gorlingroup.org

One recent line of interest is that of a connection of this faulty gene to mining communities. So anyone with a connection there would also be of great interest.

Many thanks for reading my post and I look forward to any information received.

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