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Durham / Re: Coal Miners problems about 1872
« on: Wednesday 22 December 04 21:13 GMT (UK)  »
That could be the connection with the miner's bond, where the miners refusal to sign, often ended in conflict, around April 5th every year. The bond was in use before 1800 and came to a end in 1872. It was always biased to wards the coal owner. There were some "large strikes" in 1810,1831 and 1844. There are  even records of  people being murdered. You can learn some more on this website.
http://www.mymarras.co.uk

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Durham / Re: My Durham surnames
« on: Monday 15 November 04 21:26 GMT (UK)  »
Some additional information for you. Cuthbert Frater was working at the Success Colliery in 1834,  in the same documents a Elizabeth Frater was working on the farm, both of which belonged to Lord Lambton.

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Durham / Re: Neasham Place
« on: Monday 15 November 04 21:14 GMT (UK)  »
Nesham Place and manor house  was owned by John Neasham, who was owner of the Newbottle Collieries(1730's). He named all of the collieries after his daughters. The Elizabeth (Betty Pit), Mary Pit, Lady Ann, Margaret (Peggy Pit) and the Dorothea. His daughter Mary married into the Goodchild family (the Sunderland Banking family). To find out more information on the collieries visit my site. www.mymarras.co.uk

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