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Isle of Man / Re: George Robert Stephenson
« on: Wednesday 11 July 12 10:18 BST (UK) »
Hi Chris
Dont know if this is of any help, and I haven't done any research into the maternal side of my family yet.
But my Great grandmother Florence Cowell nee Smith born 1895 her Father was John Smith always claimed that her family was related to George Stephenson's family.
The family hailed from Heworth Co. Durham now Heworth/Felling Gateshead.
The Smith family were ferrymen (rowed passengers from Felling shore across the Tyne to St Anthony's) and then were employed on the Railway when it began in the area.
Of course I have no proof of any family relationship to the Stephenson's and it may just be a family myth due to the families connection with the railways.
Regards
Mike
Dont know if this is of any help, and I haven't done any research into the maternal side of my family yet.
But my Great grandmother Florence Cowell nee Smith born 1895 her Father was John Smith always claimed that her family was related to George Stephenson's family.
The family hailed from Heworth Co. Durham now Heworth/Felling Gateshead.
The Smith family were ferrymen (rowed passengers from Felling shore across the Tyne to St Anthony's) and then were employed on the Railway when it began in the area.
Of course I have no proof of any family relationship to the Stephenson's and it may just be a family myth due to the families connection with the railways.
Regards
Mike