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World War Two / Re: Grandad was an R.A.F. Airfield construction man. Info on postings required.

« on: Monday 05 July 21 11:07 BST (UK) »

Thanks for the reply Milliepede. A few years ago I did newspaper searches and found nothing regarding his wounds, I did find a report about the German plane going down in the Marine Park but it only said that it had been recovered by a local R.A.F. unit no details were given. I have tried searches on the National Archives and Discovery but find nothing for 520X squadrons.

World War Two / Grandad was an R.A.F. Airfield construction man. Info on postings required.

« on: Sunday 04 July 21 22:12 BST (UK) »

Grandad never talked about the war. What we do know is that he was a time served mech fitter before joining up. We have his R.A.F. record and would like to know some of his movements. In 1942/43 he was with 5201 plant with a 5 day sojourn to T. Smith & sons (Rodley) manufactures of cranes and excavators, perhaps for some training on plant. He was with 5202, 5204 and 5206 squadrons as well as No. 2 school of A.C. prior to these squadron postings. We know he was at Mill Green with 5202 as he sent the Christmas menu to Nana from there. The most important thing my brother and I want to know about is that he was wounded in early 1945 and had shrapnel in the leg and burns on the back and neck until he died. This happened (we believe) in January 1945 while with 5206 squadron.
Prior to joining Airfield construction he was with 83 M.U. at Woolsington as well as being stationed at Acklington and some time during this we believe he was involved with recovery of a German fighter that went down in the Marine Park lake in South Shields. This is something we would like to be able to confirm.
Thanks in advance for any help you can give.

Durham / Re: Irish in Co Durham

« on: Monday 09 July 12 13:16 BST (UK) »

Hi, I wonder if anyone can help me with this as I have hit a brick wall. My mothers Maternal side came from Ireland. The first of which was Patrick Casey b. abt 1826. I bought his wedding certificate to Bridget Higgins hoping to find out where in Ireland he came from but it did not help. It was held in the St. Marys catholic chapel, Bridge St., Sunderland Union on the 21 November 1849. The only new info it gave me was that his father was also Patrick and hers was John, both labourers. He was living in Robinsons lane and she in Baines Lane Sunderland. I have found them on later census at Baines lane with their children. If anyone has the time and resources I would appreciate it if you could tell me what county and parish in Ireland they originated from.

Durham / Re: How do I find out if my Gr Great grandfather was in Durham Jail?

« on: Monday 09 July 12 12:39 BST (UK) »

Thanks for the quick response Stan. I have sent of an email query to them and they say they will respond within ten days.

Mark

Durham / How do I find out if my Gr Great grandfather was in Durham Jail?

« on: Monday 09 July 12 11:57 BST (UK) »

While searching for my Gr, Gr Grandfather, Thomas Casey on the 1881 census I found his parents and 3 siblings in 25,Spring Garden Lane Bp Wearmouth Sunderland. I also found a Thomas Casey (bricklayer) of about the correct age in Durham Elvet prison. I have since bought his wedding certificate for 1882 and his address is given as 35, Spring Garden Lane Sunderland and occupation Mason. From the spring Gaol delivery of 1880 Thomas Casey was sentenced to 18 cal months. If this is the correct Thomas Casey then he could have done his 18 months and married. I have noticed that bricklayer and mason can be interchangable and the family address at 25 and his marriage address of 35 Spring Garden could be due to renumbering or him renting a few doors from the family. I have tried looking in the Newcastle Courant but could only find an article saying he was going for trial.
What I need is a home address or next of kin from the prison records. A relation has written to Durham Jail but not recieved a reply after about 3 months. How can I prove or disprove wether this is a skeleton in my closet.
Any help would be gretly appreciated.
Thanks, Mark

Durham / Re: R. Snowdon & Son

« on: Sunday 08 July 12 15:10 BST (UK) »

Just some information on the geography here. Scotswood was part of the old village of Benwell until it was incorporated into Newcastle. The area was well known for coal mining as well as heavy industry and included the Vickers Armstrong military group. The area has seen massive decline over the years due to unemployment from the loss of most industrial plants. Many streets of houses have been demolished due to urban regeneration schemes.
There is also a line in the Blaydon Races song - "Gannin along the Scotswood Road To see the Blaydon Races" and the bridge that crosses the Tyne at this point is the Scotswood Bridge

Durham Lookup Requests / Re: Purvis Southsheilds Durham

« on: Friday 06 July 12 14:56 BST (UK) »

Hi there,
First of this is my first post on this site so it is nice to be able to help someone straight off.
I am a half grand nephew of Annie Binnie. Her father Richard was married three times she was one of 3 daughters in the first marriage I am descended from his 3rd marriage.
I can't give you much on the Purvis side of the family other than James and Annie were married in Jesmond parish church in the 4th quarter of 1914 in volume 10b page 93 of free BMD registers. I noticed you mentioned an Esther Brown in relation to Purvis which struck me as strange as Annies Mother was Esther Elizabeth Brown b.abt 1893 and d.1903. She married Richard Binnie in Killingworth Church 21 Nov 1891. Elizabeths father was John Brown a miner from wedding certificate. I have a lot more info on Annies sisters and father, including photos, if you are interested.

Mark