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Durham / Re: William Teasdale
« on: Friday 06 October 17 18:24 BST (UK) »
The attached Burial Records may be relevant.
PatB.
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Durham / Re: Surtees family of Ebchester, Milkwell Burn, Redworth and Hamsterley Hall
« on: Sunday 04 June 17 12:18 BST (UK) »
Dawn
I've attached 2 PDFs which refer to the members of the Surtees family buried in Ebchester Churchyard - Burial Records and Monumental Inscriptions. The burial records under the reign of Bishop Barrington are particularly informative.
Good luck with your jigsaw puzzle.
PatB.
I've attached 2 PDFs which refer to the members of the Surtees family buried in Ebchester Churchyard - Burial Records and Monumental Inscriptions. The burial records under the reign of Bishop Barrington are particularly informative.
Good luck with your jigsaw puzzle.
PatB.
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Durham / Re: On the move
« on: Thursday 11 May 17 15:33 BST (UK) »
There may be some records of interest in the early part of the attached PDF.
PatB.
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Durham Completed Look up Requests / Re: Black Hill Cemetery , The Old Church Yard
« on: Saturday 18 March 17 20:04 GMT (UK) »
I've just found the phone number for the appropriate Council department - Bereavement Services, 03000 265609. Ring them with the details shown above and they will put a named marker on the plot. There is a plan on the wall at the entrance to the Old (South) cemetery which will show you where Section C is.
PatB.
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Durham Completed Look up Requests / Re: Black Hill Cemetery , The Old Church Yard
« on: Saturday 18 March 17 19:30 GMT (UK) »
DJB
There is a Burial Record for James Cameron, Labourer, aged 39 years, of 37 Priestmans Avenue, Consett who was buried on June 9th. 1934 in Section C of the old cemetery in grave no. 149.
There is no indication in the Burial Record that it was a pauper's burial, and a Minister was in attendance.
This grave is not unique in not having a headstone; the missing headstone does not necessarily denote a pauper's burial - more likely a shortage of cash in the family. I do not have the figures to hand at the moment, but the majority of graves from the early years of the cemetery do not have headstones. Putting food on the table would be more important.
There is an information board on the wall outside the cemetery with contact details to talk to the people on the local Council who can mark the grave for you.
PatB.
There is a Burial Record for James Cameron, Labourer, aged 39 years, of 37 Priestmans Avenue, Consett who was buried on June 9th. 1934 in Section C of the old cemetery in grave no. 149.
There is no indication in the Burial Record that it was a pauper's burial, and a Minister was in attendance.
This grave is not unique in not having a headstone; the missing headstone does not necessarily denote a pauper's burial - more likely a shortage of cash in the family. I do not have the figures to hand at the moment, but the majority of graves from the early years of the cemetery do not have headstones. Putting food on the table would be more important.
There is an information board on the wall outside the cemetery with contact details to talk to the people on the local Council who can mark the grave for you.
PatB.
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Durham / Re: Blackhill Cemetery
« on: Thursday 09 March 17 13:09 GMT (UK) »
Aby
I forgot to mention yesterday that the Burial Records show that Thomas Seaton (age 47 at death in 1883) and Elizabeth Seaton, who was a widow when she died (aged 77) in 1917 were each buried in plot no. 309 in Section M. There was an age difference of only 4 years between them. They were, almost certainly, husband and wife. It could be useful if you follow this up through the nearest available census to Elizabeth's death.
PatB.
I forgot to mention yesterday that the Burial Records show that Thomas Seaton (age 47 at death in 1883) and Elizabeth Seaton, who was a widow when she died (aged 77) in 1917 were each buried in plot no. 309 in Section M. There was an age difference of only 4 years between them. They were, almost certainly, husband and wife. It could be useful if you follow this up through the nearest available census to Elizabeth's death.
PatB.
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Durham / Re: Ushaw College Seminary
« on: Wednesday 08 March 17 18:23 GMT (UK) »
As part of the research on a history of our parish (Blackhill, County Durham) I was asked to take some photos of some of the paintings of former clergy, which were on display in Ushaw College. I couldn't resist the temptation, while I was there, to try for a panoramic shot of the outside of the college, including the two adjoining chapels. The curvature of the roof is due entirely to the wide angle covered - roughly 180 degrees. The shot(s) were taken in 2007, and as far as I know is still in a very good state of repair.
PatB.
PatB.
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Durham / Re: Blackhill Cemetery
« on: Wednesday 08 March 17 15:03 GMT (UK) »
Aby,
I haven't formatted that inscription very well, so I've attached it as a PDF.
PatB.
I haven't formatted that inscription very well, so I've attached it as a PDF.
PatB.
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Durham / Re: Blackhill Cemetery
« on: Wednesday 08 March 17 14:54 GMT (UK) »
Aby
This is the only headstone transcription I can find for any SEATON; it is in the north graveyard and indicates that Thomas was held in high regard by his colleagues and friends.
PatB.
This is the only headstone transcription I can find for any SEATON; it is in the north graveyard and indicates that Thomas was held in high regard by his colleagues and friends.
PatB.
Seaton 1883 In Memory ofTHOMAS SEATON,died July 3rd 1883,aged 47 years.He wasthe first Representative Delegateof the Blastfurnacemenat Consett,andin recognition of the straight-forwardand honest mannerin which he discharged this,and other duties,this stone is erectedby his employersthe Consett Iron Company Limited.As a Teacherin the Primitive MethodistSunday Schoolfor sixteen years,he wasmuch and deservedly respected.[Large, pink granite headstone and plinth on sandstone base.] M309.