Lee of Roddymoor

[Geordie Mag]

I am trying to track down the baptism records (if any) of Thomas Lee (born 1820/1) and his brother Matthew (born 1824). At the time of the 1851 census both were working at Alwent Mill near Gainford and both gave their place of birth as Roddymoor. When Thomas married Elizabeth Todd at Gainford in 1842, he stated that his father was John Lee a butcher. I imagine that Roddymoor was at that time in Brancepeth parish, but have not found records dating after 1812 for there. If anyone has access to later Brancepeth records - or can put me right on the appropriate parish - I would be very grateful for any help.

[Radcliff]

Roddymoor,
 If no one comes on tonight to help you I will have a good look around tomorrow,

[Geordie Mag]

Thanks - that would be great.

[Radcliff]

Every time I search I keep getting Matthew Lee son of John Gray and Alice Lee,but in Whalton Northumberland ,1822 ,

1841 census wasnt much help as Thomas and Matthew are together in the house of
Robert Coleman who is a miller,Ingleton,Staindrop,Durham

[Geordie Mag]

Yes - and by 1861 Thomas was the miller there himself and stayed there until things went badly wrong in the 1890s. I am curious to know what sort of background Thomas and Matthew came from - did they have links with milling or was it a new venture for the family? I just can't get back beyond 1841. Thomas clearly became very prosperous for a while, but all the prosperity was lost by the turn of the century. I suppose i wonder whether he was a completely self- made man coming from a poor background, or did he get a bunk up from his family?
Anyway, thanks very much for looking - much appreciated.

[2zpool]

No Lee baptisms at all in Brancepeth St. Brandon 1813-1839.  There is a Thomas Lee marriage 1819 to Isabella Hutchinson, no burials.

Janis

[Geordie Mag]

Disappointing - the search continues! Anyhow, thank you very much for looking. Even ruling places out is a big help.

[Radcliff]

Thomas Lee,1821, Shiney Row,

Thomas Lee 1822,Bowlees Common,


two more to look at I haven't taken this any further as my geographical knowledge of Durham isn't brilliant,

the 1881 census states Thomas was born Crook  1821,and he is a miller, is this near Billy Row please,

Help needed please,Gillian

[2zpool]

The whole area is called Crook and Billy Row, also in the parish of Brancepeth.  Crook St. Catherine started in 1843.

Janis