My grandfather and beyond came from the Sunderland area. Names, Ralph Harrison 1805, Margaret Sanderson (wife) 1813, sons John 1836 and Ralph 1838 (mariner in merchant service) , my gr grandfather John Thomas Harrison 1872, all from Bishopwearmouth and Monkwearmouth. Gr grandmother Catherine Howe 1874 with parents William Howe and Jane Earl from the Lumley Thicks and surrounding areas. I would love to hear from anyone who may have similar interests.
Trian