M inscriptions for Crook

[Adamand]

Hello Foz. Here they are:-

In loving memory of Eleanor, beloved daughter of William R and Sarah Jane Fothergill of New road, Crook. Who died November/29/1918 aged
19 years.
Also the above William R Fothergill, died November/26/1932 aged 64 years.
And the above Sarah Jane Fothergill, died December/21/1946 aged 73 years.
And their son Joseph Franklin, died in the Middle East, March/6/1944 aged 32 years.

In memory of Joseph Moffat? Allison, born November/6/1837, died April/1/1890
Also Ann, died May/1/1925 aged 78 years. (this is one of those Grey and white speckled granite gravestones that I find difficult to read)

In loving memory of Mary, beloved wife of Joseph Howe of Bowden Close, who died January/16/1916 aged 58 years.

In loving memory of Elizabeth Howe, of Greenfield Cottages, Crook. Who died 16/May/1936 aged 74 years.
Also William Howe, husband of the above who died September/23/?? aged 76 years.

In loving memory of Francis Edward, son of Thomas and Rebecca Simpson of Arthur street, Crook, who died June/13/1891 aged 21 years.
Also John Simpson, who died November/6/1910 aged 37 years.
Also Thomas Simpson, father of the above who died May/4/1919 aged 79 years.
Also Rebecca Simpson, mother of the above who died February/2/1920 aged 76 years.

In loving memory of Hannah, beloved wife of Harrison Simpson of Resevoir House, Billy Row, who died October/27/1907 aged 45 years.

In loving memory of John Simpson of Helmington Row, who died October/15/1908 age 69 years.
Also of Barbara, wife of the above who died August/18/1912 aged 68 years.

In loving memory of William Simpson of Roddymoor, who departed thid life 9/June/1872 aged 81 years.

In memory of William Simpson, who died May/30/1871 aged 65 years.
Also of Ann Simpson, relict of the above who died March/3/1890 aged 83 years.
Also Elizabeth Simpson, daughter of the above who died May/8/1858 aged 18 years.

War grave:- 32467 Lance cpl R Simpsom, Durham Light Infantry 17/November/1918.

Adam

[Foz]

Hi Adam,

Thank you so much, that's given me more info than I was expecting !!   

Well done.

Regards

Foz   

[tomatillo]

Hi Adam,

I am new to rootschat and am researching family in this area. If you have entries for Carr, Lee and Hodgson I would be extremely grateful.

Many thanks

[Adamand]

Hello Tom. Here are the inscriptions for Carr and Lee at Crook.

In loving memory of Jane Ann Carr, beloved husband John Carr of Race ?
departed this life May/6/1894 aged 21 years.
Ann Carr, beloved child of the above . (This stone is in poor condition. It is broken in two and laid flat)

In loving memory of Elizabeth Alice, wife of Ralph Sandas Carr, who died April/3/1898 aged 44 years.

In loving memory of George, the beloved husband of Elizabeth Lee of High Jobs Hill, Crook. Who died March/14/1912 aged 61 years(could be 51)

Sacred to the memory of Hannah, beloved wife of John Lee of Dawson street, Crook. Who died December/18/1885 aged 78 years.
Also the above named John Lee, who died August/24/1887 aged 78 years.

What dates are you looking for for regarding the Hodgson inscriptions?
There are 8 gravestones for Hodgson at Crook and 7 at Willington.

Adam

[tomatillo]

Hello Adam,

Many, many thanks for that information, it is really helpful. I am having difficulties with the Carr/Lee side and that gives me some very helpful information to test.

I have far more information about the Hodgsons. I am looking for:

1. Jacob and Elizabeth Hodgson and family. Jacob was born c1816 and died between 1871 and 1881 (possibly 1876?) whilst Elizabeth was born c1825 and died between 1861 and 1871. All the census records for 1851-1871 (Jacob only) show them living in Willington though neither was born there. The children that I have records of were born between 1847-1860.

2. William Thompson Hodgson (the son of Jacob and Elizabeth) and his wife Mary Jane. They lived in Willington, Cornsay and then Crook from about 1886 onwards. My grandmother has photos of the graves of William and Mary Jane themselves in 'Billy Row cemetery' (a church on a hill surrounded by countryside - possibly St Thomas, Stanley?) but they had many children - some of whom died in childhood - between 1871-1899 and only a couple are buried with them. In particular, I think Jacob died in Crook (c1874-c1886).

Many many thanks for your kind help,

[Adamand]

Hello Tom. Here is one inscription for Willington.

In memory of Jacob Hodgson of Cornsay, who died August/8/1876 aged 60 years.
Also Elizabeth, wife of the above who died at Willington May/26/1862? aged 45 years.
Seeing that the dates are around the same time and not spread out from the mid 1800's-- mid 1900's I will post them all.
You can then sort out the details.
The church at Stanley, Crook is St Thomas but their is only one readable stone and that is only a kerb stone for a William killed in the first world war.

Adam

[tomatillo]

Hi Adam,

Many thanks for those, that is fantastic. I'm almost certain that those are the people that I am looking for (although Elizabeth is slightly older that I thought she was). If you do have an more around the right dates then  Iwould be very grateful. The record in Stanley sounds right too (their son William was killed on the first day of the Somme).

Many thanks again for your generous information,

[Nige]

Hi Adam,

I would be most grateful if you could you do a search for the surname of `Proud'.

Thanks,

Nige

[Adamand]

Hello Tom, Here are the rest for Crook.

 In loving memory of Ada, daughter of J & M Hodgson of  ?? Hill Farm, Crook, who died June/8/1895 aged 5 years.
Also Emily, their daughter, died March/7/1880 aged 5 years.

In loving memory of John Robert Hodgson, born April/26/1865, died October/3/1920
And Mary Hann (This is a strange addition to the above inscription. No date or age given)

In affectionate remembrance of Mary, the beloved wife of John Hodgson of Helmington Row, who died July/15/1905 aged 35 years.

In affectionate remembrance of Barbara, the beloved wife of Ralph Hodgson of Crook, who departed this life November/22/1870 aged 37 years.
Also Jane Ann, daughter of the above who departed this life May/20/1858 aged 1 year.

Sacred to the memory of Robert Hodgson of Crook, who departed this life August/2/1869 aged 83 years.

This next stone is badly affected by lichen and the only part that can be read is:-
Jonathan Hodgson, who died October19?
October/8/1946 aged 91 years.