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Message 453 - cliff hamilton | carol~DOT~hamilton15~AT~yahooco~DOT~uk
hi,i rememder noly oliver and her sweet shop the shop was at the top of duke street her husband was george he died before noly noly was relatedt
to the mcatlifs. i lived in seaham untill1973 moving to pelton at that time
16 /September /2012----17 :55 :18 - pelton chester le sreet durham
Message 452 - Angela Brant | angela~DOT~brant~AT~hotmail~DOT~co~DOT~uk
I have a water colour of the row of cottages in your photo number 45. It was painted in or about 1940 by R. Murray, 15 Princess Road, Seaham, Co. Durham. Is he or any of his family still in Seaham?
14 /September /2012----14 :22 :39 - Holsworthy, Devon
Message 451 - Alan Rowell
I remember the wooden bridge, it had planks missing because people used to nick them for their allotments , etc. Sometimes the gaps were so wide it was too dangerous to cross.
Miss McDougal was my my first teacher at Low Colliery School. She moved to High Colliery when Low Colliery closed. Headmistress was Miss Heslop, she was about 6 feet tall.
14 /August /2012----09 :29 :48
Message 450 - Graeme | wadoryu1973~AT~hotmail~DOT~com
Have lots of memories as a youngster in Seaham. Can anyone remember the black road from the knack club to the old wooden bridge that crossed the lines at the colliery. I would walk past the old clay pit on the right which was full af water and people would swim. Old chimneys on the knack ground which were blown up in the late 60's or early seventies (Watched it happen).

Can also remember the old field at westlea where the new school was built after closing high colliery - site of a massive "bonny" every guy fawkes night.

Can anybody remember the old models of coal wagons and miners in locked display cabinets in high colliery school dinner hall which was at the bottom of Mr Millar's class. Mr Wilson's class (later headmaster of westlea school) was a class just off the dinner hall - big open fire at the bottom of the dinner hall.

Other teachers were Miss McDougal, Miss Cullerher (Not the right spelling by any stretch of the imagination) , Mrs Hall then Mrs Millar (wife of the above)

Graeme
6 /August /2012----14 :26 :35 - Seaham
Message 449 - kevin brooks | kevbrooks39~AT~hotmail~DOT~com
My grandfather served in the royal artillery during the war and i am trying to find out more about his life etc. he died in seaham in 1940 his name was john chadwick and he was a drill sgt. i was wondering if anyone knows where the british army camp was at this time or has any other information that would be related. many thanks k brooks.
4 /August /2012----10 :25 :04 - goole
Message 448 - Victor Huntrods Brown | victrobrown~AT~gmail~DOT~com
In answer to message 472 from Alan Rowell I vaguely recall Oliver's shop but Geoff Carr's fruiterers , with pot Bananas strung across the top of the window, much better. Also famous footballer Sam Hodgson who had the newsagents in Station Road.
1 /August /2012----18 :21 :30 - Louth, Lincolnshire
Message 447 - Victor Huntrods Brown | sailor6sam~AT~btinternet~DOT~com
Wondering if any school friends from Byron Terrace School and Seaham Modern ending 1955 are still around.
29 /July /2012----18 :54 :21 - Louth, Lincolnshire
Message 446 - Alan Rowell | row13~AT~hotmail~DOT~co~DOT~uk
I am looking for any information about Billy Hutchinson who lived at 4 Oliver street and worked at Vane Tempest colliery from 1923 till the 1960s. He also used to breed tropical fish, make and sell fish tanksas well as his own fish food ( to a secret formula) called MOLLIFUD.
Any details would be much appreciated.
16 /July /2012----15 :22 :50
Message 445 - Alan Rowell | row13~AT~hotmail~DOT~co~DOT~uk
Does anyone remember Molly Oliver, who ran a sweet shop a on Station Road?
16 /July /2012----15 :11 :31
Message 444 - david page | christine~DOT~page2~AT~bigpond~DOT~com
Gday', Ronald thank you for email,I forgot to tell you was I have 3 newspaper cuttings regarding Harry Holmans unfortunate drowning,if you send me your address i could post them to you. Regards David Page.
10 /July /2012----09 :54 :38 - busselton west ausralia
Message 443 - R.Sadler | roxannemcbride~AT~hotmail~DOT~co~DOT~uk
hi david thankyou for the info. I agree with my grandads (ronald holman) comment below, you should be very proud indeed. Thankyou for takin the time to reply.
Thanks again

P.s The photo' s my grandad is referin too is on this websites fbook page.
8 /July /2012----19 :58 :28 - liverpool
Message 442 - Ronald Holman | ronald-holman~AT~hotmail~DOT~co~DOT~uk
Hi David. I'm Ronald Holman. Harry was my grandfather, I don't know of the details of what happend other than he was drowned in 1930.You must be very proud of your dad risking his life trying to save my grandfather. On the history site there are some photos of my father in the Durham light Infantry in India about the 1920s there may be some of your relatives their.regards R Holman
8 /July /2012----15 :13 :20 - Widnes near Liverpool uk
Message 441 - moira burns | clements704~AT~btinternet~DOT~com
been reading some of the post in the Old Guestbook, yes i do remember the clay pit near malvern . I used to live in Malvern ,i was the drum major for Deneside Grenedeirs for some time, .
I been looking at old pictures of the jazz bands, brought a lot of memories back. I also went to the SIS from 1959-1963.
Can anyone remember the shows at the mill inn, and the Teddy boy fights, the thunderbirds, a group of Seaham lads. Memories.
7 /July /2012----16 :53 :43 - I live in Cumbria .
Message 440 - David Page | christine~DOT~page2~AT~bigpond~DOT~com
To R.Sadler. Regards Harry Holman I thought this might interest you It was my Dad who tried to save Harry when he fell into the harbour, for which he recievedthe Royal Humane Society vellum award . David Page
4 /July /2012----11 :19 :55 - Bussellton Western Australia
Message 439 - Michael Sennett | mick_sennett~AT~hotmail~DOT~com
I am carrying out research on my Great Grandfather 21563 Pte WILLIAM REED who was killed at the Somme during WW1, I have managed to obtain some of his service documents, in them they state his medals, photos etc were handed over to his sister a JANE BAINBRIDGE, I am now trying to trace relatives of Jane to try and trace any photos they may have of William.
Other info I have is Jane lived at 5 Stewart st and William at 16 Adolphus st
Any help gratefully received
24 /June /2012----14 :55 :29 - South Cerney
Message 438 - John Costello | jcostello53~AT~gmail~DOT~com
I wish to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to Brian
Scollen and Alan Brooks of Seaham for all their assistance and courtesy in aiding me to obtain information about my ancestors Thomas Costello and family. This family left Seaham in March 1856 to emigrate to Australia. Here they provided Australia with 11 Children and I am proud to be a descendent. Thomas and his wife Jane left family behind to travel downunder and I would sincerely appreciate any suggestions as to how I may l locate any of the Costello family that remained at Seaham or in the UK. Again my sincere appreciation for your valuable help and I thank you in anticipation for any future assistance you may be able to provide.
Sincerely John Costello
13 /June /2012----20 :17 :00 - 3/1 Underwood Street, Corrimal NSW 2518 Australia
Message 437 - colin burnikell | elsieburnikell~AT~tiscali~DOT~co~DOT~uk
old school photos
3 /June /2012----06 :30 :04 - sunderland, Tyne and Wear
Message 436 - Lucy | luc176~AT~hotmail~DOT~com
For Ann Brown re Mason Arms:-
Ann I did put information on the page about the Mason Arms Seaham I have now been informed that maybe you wanted information about The Mason Arms Easington I am sorry if that is the case then I have no information on the Easington one maybe someone else in the site can furnish you with information that you require.There is one Photograph in the Easington Photographs of the Mason arms Page 7 photo EAS 028
24 /May /2012----12 :00 :30 - Seaham
Message 435 - Shaun McEvoy | s~DOT~mcevoy174~AT~btinternet~DOT~com
Fantastic site, my mother was born in Seaham in a place called The Battery. This has been washed into the sea and no trace of it is left. I have been through all the pictures but i cant find any of the The Battery. My mother is terminal with cancer and only has months left and i was after a photo just to rekindle her fond memories of swimming and growing up.
If anyone knows of any pictures of The Battery please contact me on 0161 6273525
23 /May /2012----17 :44 :06 - Oldham, Lancashire
Comment:   Photographs of the Battery can be found in the Seaham Beaches section Page 2 BEOO6 BE006a Be006b and Page 5 BE016
Message 434 - Len Lowther | lowther27~AT~hotmail~DOT~com
Great Site. I have recently purchased the lighthouse keepers cottages at the beginning of Roker North Pier. If anyone has any photos of the cottages I would greatly appreciate a copy.
Regards Len Lowther
21 /May /2012----20 :16 :06 - Pier Cottages Sunderland
Comment:   Look in the Seaburn section of Sunderland
Page 1 Photograph No SEAB002
Message 433 - gladys fearby | gfearby~AT~aol~DOT~com
Thankyou loved looking at the photo's on your site. I would still like any information on the candlish family as I am doing our family tree My mother in laws mother was May Candlish
14 /May /2012----14 :16 :23 - burnopfield codurham
Message 432 - gladys fearby | gfearby~AT~aol~DOT~com
does anyone know anything about the bottleworks that were in existence owned by the Candlish family i believe there are some houses that they built on the coast at seaham I would be very happy with any information I think the bottleworks may have been around 1856
8 /May /2012----13 :54 :04 - UK & Northern Ireland
Comment:   Go to the main page and enter the Seaham Section scroll down and you will come to the Bottleworks There are lots of photographs and information on each
Message 431 - R.Sadler | roxannemcbride~AT~hotmail~DOT~co~DOT~uk
Lookin for any info on Harry holman Tugboatman, drowned at Docks on February 4 1930 and any other holmans from the area.

My Grandad and I are looking back on our family tree and would love any help. Thankyou in advance
7 /May /2012----09 :27 :57 - liverpool
Message 430 - lucy | luc176~AT~hotmail~DOT~com
For Ann Brown

MASON’S ARMS, 1834, South Railway St.

First licensee Parkin Thornton, also mason and bricklayer. Probably open by 1831, by 1861 re-named the Northumberland Arms, later, c late 1980s became The Inn Between.
5 /May /2012----16 :15 :20 - Seaham
Message 429 - Mallory J. Babcock | malsline~AT~epix~DOT~net
Looking for information on the Robson family, specifically Robert Robson born in 1826. He married Jane English.
4 /May /2012----14 :22 :48 - Pennsylvania, USA
Message 428 - ann brown | john4227buck~AT~yahoo~DOT~com
when was the mason's arms built
25 /April /2012----12 :14 :12 - easington village
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Message 427 - val everson | fmhenwood~AT~yahoo~DOT~co~DOT~uk
Brilliant site just discovered it by typing in Thomas Talbot in google and came up with a mention re the Robert Vest murder case.
wonder which one of my Talbots he was
24 /April /2012----00 :10 :42 - Durham
Message 426 - dennis pallister | pallister123~AT~tiscali~DOT~co~DOT~uk
trying to trace jack walls,ex ryhope grammar,who used to live in the vane arms,church st. re jacques pouysegur formerly french assistant at ryhope.any info. greatly appreciated
23 /April /2012----19 :37 :35 - sunderland
Message 425 - Norman Knapp | n~DOT~knapp~AT~talktalk~DOT~net
Hi Carol, I can't provide details regarding the photo other than to say I knew both your Grandmother and Aunt Greta. I received a copy of this photo yesterday from your Mam & Dad and hopefully we will be meeting up when they come to the UK in May.
I hope you have some success with your research.
Kind regards.
Norman.
31 /March /2012----14 :18 :58 - Stokesley, North Yorks.
Message 424 - Carol Herbert | herberts~AT~iinet~DOT~net~DOT~au
I posted a comment on a photo which is on your facebook page of a group of men women and children 2 of whom are my grandmother (Ada Appleby nee Wright) and one of my auntie as a child asking if anyone has any details about the photo. I have received some information from a cousin who still lives in Seaham & she thinks that her mother (Ada McThune) loaned the original to a David Angus who made some copies and displayed it on his butcher shop wall. Would this be the same Dave Angus who is answering questions on this guestbook and if so can he please provide any more details on the photograph.

Thank you. By the way have found this site very interesting with some mention to a couple of my ancestors and their relatives.
30 /March /2012----09 :34 :57 - Bunbury, Western Australia
Comment:   Yes it is the same Dave and he will no doubt be in touch with you soon
Lucy
Carol, as your comments were on facebook I replied through Facebook on 21/3/ with the little information I had.
"Carol, I was loaned the group photograph about 20 years ago by a lady whose name I can't remember. The photograph was taken c1925 on the site of the old Kitty (Police Station), Seaham. The lady thought that the little blonde girl was either herself or her sister. At the time of her death I think she lived in Grants Cres, Seaham, her daughter's name is Sandra Gibb, you probably know her"
Dave
Message 423 - Sylvia Dodds | doddsy1~AT~live~DOT~com
Ada Louisa Willis appears in the 1911 census with her mother Margaret Ann Willis who is a 47 year old widow who was born in Acomb, Northumberland.
Other children are Annie aged 18, Joseph aged 21 and Andrew aged 23.
In the 1901 census their father is named as Nicholas Willis who was born in 1862 in Easington, Co Durham.
There is a marriage record for Nicholas Willis to Margaret Ann Muse in 1887, Castle Ward District, Northumberland
20 /March /2012----21 :56 :00 - Seaham, Co Durham
Message 422 - Lynda Leadbitter nee Donnelly | lmleadbitter~AT~btinternet~DOT~com
Jenny, good to hear your memory of the 'squatters'. The council housed us there in '51/'52. My parents were living apart due to lack of space. My brother and dad were with dad's parents in Parkside and I was with mam in Seaton at my nana's. I remember two families living around us, Davis or Davidson and Guy. I don't remember much as I was only a baby, but my older brother remembers that the only streetlight to the entrance of the camp was a bare light bulb hanging from a telegraph pole! Indeed, happy days.
18 /March /2012----16 :19 :35 - bexhill east sussex
Message 421 - Jenny Nelson | jnel543~AT~aol~DOT~com
Lynda, my mam and dad, Edie and Dave Clarke, now sadly passed on lived in the squatters in the late forties before they too were rehoused in a prefab in Hall Street.
It seems my dad finished his shift at the knack pit and my mam, after hearing about squatter's rights, was waiting for my dad at my nana's house in Post Office Street with a chair and a blanket so that he could camp in a hut and claim squatter's rights. It seems they weren't up to much at first until the council put windows in and then charged rent. Happy days!
8 /March /2012----20 :24 :20 - Northallerton
Message 420 - GILLIAN FRANCE WALSH | GILLIAN52~AT~aol~DOT~com
Looking for any informaton on Mary Ann France b1866 Birmingham she gave birth to my grandfather Clarence Major Demarion France in 1897 (September I think) they were listed as being at 29 or 31 Maria Street. Mary Ann put my grandfather up for fostering and she went back to Birmingham
3 /March /2012----18 :17 :50 - Cheshire
Message 419 - Lynda Leadbitter nee Donnelly | lmleadbitter~AT~btinternet~DOT~com
Sorry, that should be the lady on the right with the two small children.
25 /February /2012----11 :47 :44 - bexhill east sussex
Message 418 - Lynda Leadbitter nee Donnelly | lmleadbitter~AT~btinternet~DOT~com
Great site, well done to the team. Browsing through the beach photographs I found two of particular interest. BE 024A the lady on the left with two young children (back view) are my maternal grandmother, mother and uncle, taken about 1932. The other
photo is BE 073 of the 'squatters hut's' on what is now the Hall car park. I used to live there until about 1953/4 when we were rehoused in a beautiful prefab in Viceroy St. The hut on the right of the picture with the veranda was our dwelling. Anyone else remember this place?
24 /February /2012----14 :28 :09 - bexhill east sussex
Message 417 - Derek Bambrough | DEREK_BAMBROUGH~AT~SKY~DOT~COM
My dad is Derek Bambrough born 1936, he still lives in seaham as do his two sisters Alma and Marrion and brother Clarence.
16 /February /2012----12 :12 :40 - SEAHAM
Message 416 - Charlene Maguire | maguirec~AT~bell~DOT~net
Hello,
I am looking for my Grandmothers family the- WILLIS- family. Grandmother was Ada Linington (nee Willis.) Her sister was Annie Mustard (nee Willis). They emmigrated to Canada to Ontario first Toronto-Ossington Street then-Brantford and Waterford areas. I am doing a geneology and I can not get back to their mothers family names. I believe I heard that grandmothers' mother died young and that Grandmother was involved in watching the skies for planes during the First world war. Her birth Seaham, Durham 1904- April or May I think. If anyone can shine anymore information on this family, I would be most grateful
14 /February /2012----15 :32 :25 - Lyn, Ontario, Canada (near Brockville)
Message 415 - Mick Mann | mick~DOT~mann~AT~btopenworld~DOT~com
Info required on Andrew Mann. Blacksmith then veterinary Surgeon. Born 1821 in Scotland, moved to Durham about 1848 Son Harry born in 1849 in Newcastle. the 1861 census has the family at Bowes House. Son also Andrew was at Thornley Colliery when he married in Edinburgh in 1870
14 /February /2012----11 :24 :15 - Maidstone Kent
Message 414 - Jack Wilkinson | JACKWILKY~AT~sky~DOT~com
Ref message 438;
I went to school with an Eddie Bambrough, who lived near the top of Malvern Crescent. I think his full name was Edwin, but could be wrong.
Jack.
10 /February /2012----14 :13 :49 - Peterlee
Message 413 - Terri Evans | cowgirlevans~AT~hotmail~DOT~co~DOT~uk
hi I was hoping someone had some old photos ov hylton road primary schoolive searched the Internet and can't get any photos of it thanx
7 /February /2012----20 :26 :05 - Pallion
Comment:   Terri, contact Norman Kirtlan, find his address on our LINKS page.
Dave
Message 412 - Richard Parsell | richard~DOT~parsell~AT~live~DOT~co~DOT~uk
I am seeking information about Richard Atkinson, born in William Street,seaham harbour, on 17th August 1927, who may be a relative.
7 /February /2012----19 :52 :52 - Stockton on Tees
Message 411 - Peter Bambrough | bambrough993~AT~btinternet~DOT~com
If anyone has any information about the Bambrough family I Would love to hear from you.Stephen Varity Bambrough was my grandfather,whom I never got to meet, my farther having left Seaham around the time of WW2 and for his own reasons we, as a family have never visited or met the Bambrough side of our family. Now as years pass it's something I would like to change. Photos would be fantastic, I intend visiting for the first time in April to visit my roots.
5 /February /2012----14 :50 :22 - Chippenham
Message 410 - Walter A. Jordan | ajordan11827~AT~charter~DOT~net
I am interested in information concering my Grandfather, Patrick Jordan ,born 1884 and Great Grandparents, Michael Jordan,born1843.(spouse Ellen) Also possibly any Jordans still in the area.
2 /February /2012----01 :11 :13 - Roscommon, Michigan USA
Comment:   Michael Jordan, a miner, and his wife Ellen were living at 23 Back South Railway Street in 1871. At that time there was only one colliery in Seaham, find photographs under COLLIERIES/Seaham Colliery. There were two major underground disasters at this colliery while Michael worked there in 1871 and 1880, with a combined loss of life of 190.
By 1881 the family were living at 22 South Railway St., unfortunately I do not have a photograph of the front of the house, but in SEAHAM STREETS/Central Area Index 1928, the house at the bottom of the shot with the red 46 on its roof is built in the yard of number 22 S R St. I have no idea where number 23 Back South Railway Street (Irish Back Street) is but would expect it to be in the vicinity of 22 S R St and even, possibly, the house in the yard which is shown in close up at STREETS/Various Streets/ ST 001.
There are various histories on site describing the conditions at Seaham Colliery and Seaham housing in the mid/late 1800s, also under RAILWAYS, RY 003 shows the eastern end of North and South Railway Streets in 1870 and RY 057 shows what would have been the view from the front door of No 22 South Railway St.
By 1891 the family were living in 2 rooms at 11 Morgan Street (High) Southwick, there are photographs under Town List/Sunderland/Southwick. Norman Kirtlan can possibly supply you with photographs of the street, contact him at oldsunderland@yahoo.co.uk
Get back to me if you have any queries.

Dave
Message 409 - u hill | una,hill ~AT~yahoo~DOT~co~DOT~uk
mymaternal g-g grandfather was Parkin Thornton, he was a stonemason and lived in seaham most of his life but that is all the info i have, I would love to know if there are any buildings he may have worked on or any further info. thank you/
31 /January /2012----19 :09 :04 - west bromwich west mid;s
Comment:   Three men by the name of Parkin Thornton lived in Seaham in the 1800s, all related as you might suspect.
The first PT, born 1806, arrived in Seaham from Sunderland with his wife Jane and 2 children sometime between 1831 and 1834. By 1834 he appears listed as a mason and victualler as landlord of the Mason's Arms at 27 South Railway Street. He may well have built the pub and the housing (Thornton's Buildings) to the rear which faced onto Back South Railway St (Irish Back Street)
He lived on the premises (with 10 children by 1847) until 1861 when he sold the pub to a Robert Scott who re-named it The Northumberland Arms, he then moved to 34 Back Henry Street, far from the best housing in town.
In 1861/2 he is listed as a beer retailer at 32 North Railway Street a beer house which eventually became the Bridge Vaults.
In 1864 a Parkin Thornton appears living at Marlborough Street (best housing in town) as a stonemason and builder, this would be his son of the same name born in 1832.
In 1865 a PT is listed as a beer retailer in Frances Street, this is probably PT senior, in the last entry I find for PT senior he is living as a widower above a shop at 32 Church Street in 1881.
1865 finds PT Junior (builder) still at Marlborough St (next door to my g/grandfather and gg/grandmother), in 1873 he is at Vane Terrace (stonemason), in 1879 Adelaide Row (stonemason) and lastly 1889/90 a fruiterer at 25 North Railway Street.
In 1881 PT junior was living with one of his daughters at a shared house, 4 Caroline St.
In 1871, the third Parkin Thornton was born, he was the son of Robert T, a joiner of 21 Adolphus St. and grandson of PT senior, he does not appear in my Trade Directories.
During the 50+ year period when PT senior and his son were builders in Seaham, the town including New Seaham increased in size massively with over 80 streets being built, it was boom time also for public houses. Both men seem to have been prominent businessmen but judging by their later addresses neither appear to have finished up particularly well off though I may be wrong.
Photographs of all of the streets mentioned above and some of the actual buildings can be seen on site and PT can be found on MAPS/OLD 1858 Named Buildings in Railway Street.
Get back to me if you need any more info or help in finding relevant photographs

Dave
Message 408 - matthew tulip | mintjulipmtl~AT~yahoo~DOT~co~DOT~au
Congratulations on your very worthwhile project from an ex-
resident of Seaham There have been a lot of changes in the 50 years that I have been away.Am resident in Adelaide Australia for 44 years but still think of Seaham as home I have discovered a lot of genealogy on my family from Seaham dating
back to 1700s Best of luck in your future endeavours Matt Tulip
24 /January /2012----01 :16 :56 - Elizabeth City Playford Adelaide South Australia
Message 407 - Hayley Turner | whytehayley~AT~yahoo~DOT~co~DOT~uk
got it wrong sorry its Henry clark
23 /January /2012----21 :48 :17 - Hastings
Message 406 - Hayley Turner | whytehayley~AT~yahoo~DOT~co~DOT~uk
hello im resurching William Clark in 1881 census it says hes on board a vessle named seaham which i cant seen to find so presume its the port can anyone help in my resurch im quiet new at this and am a little bit stuck !!!
23 /January /2012----21 :00 :47 - Hastings
Message 405 - Peter Bambrough | bambrough993~AT~btinternet~DOT~com
I intend visiting Seaham for the first time this spring, does any one have any suggestions as where would be the best place to try and meet some fellow Bambrough's
20 /January /2012----20 :26 :41 - Chippenham
Message 404 - Lucy | luctylr~AT~aol~DOT~com
Thanks Bill for that link
19 /January /2012----15 :40 :18 - Seaham
Message 403 - Bill Reynoldson
Look up British Pathe News and see King Alfonso visit Seaham Colliery 1929. and pit baths open 1937
19 /January /2012----15 :32 :45 - Pickering N Yorks
Message 402 - John Bewick | mayoman34~AT~gmail~DOT~com
Heather Bates:

I DO NOT PAY ANCESTRY so they block messages fro me!
19 /January /2012----15 :30 :48 - Cocoa Beach Florida
Message 401 - Lucy | luctylr~AT~aol~DOT~com
Happy New Year to all
2 /January /2012----11 :24 :15 - Seaham
Message 400 - IleanaCrumly | note~DOT~seo~AT~gmail~DOT~com
Awesome! I'll bookmark your website.
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28 /December /2011----02 :27 :46 - 17403 Harlan D Yorba Linda, CA
Message 399 - Ian Thirlwell | irt~DOT~seaham~AT~ntlworld~DOT~com
Heather (and Lily), how much do you already know? Assuming he was born in Sunderland, as Lily said, there is a birth registration in December quarter 1883 for William Thomas Oates (note the order of the forenames). In 1891 there is a William T Oates, age 7, parents Thomas, a blacksmith, and Elizabeth, living in Dipton. Lanchester. In 1901 William and siblings are living with their married sister Mary and her husband William Ventriss in South Shields. In 1911 what may be the same person, but now Thomas Oates, is still single, a shipyard labourer, living in Tynemouth. He is head of the household, and with him are the widow Mary Cully and her children.
Apologies if you have already got this information.
23 /December /2011----13 :49 :59 - Portsmouth
Message 398 - Heather Bates | heather_nigel~AT~bigpond~DOT~com
Just read through old posts and noticed my cousin Lily who lives in Edinburgh has already tried looking for Thomas William Oates with no luck. He is a real mystery man. Sorry for previous post - should have read first.
23 /December /2011----04 :04 :38 - Townsville Australia
Message 397 - Heather Bates | heather_nigel~AT~bigpond~DOT~com
I am trying to trace my grandfather. His name was Thomas William Oates with an approximate date of bith 1880. Lived in Seaham Harbour, Durham. His trade was a bottleblower.
23 /December /2011----03 :48 :43 - Townsville Australia
Comment:   Heather, looks like your grandfather was born in Sunderland 1877. In 1911 he was a platelayer for NE Railways living in 2 rooms at 4 South Terrace,Seaham with his wife Lily (24) and two children.
He married in 1908 (not at Seaham), his children were both christened at St John's Ch, Seaham, Lily on 13 Jan 1909 and Ada on 17th Aug 1910.
Mother and both children were born in Seaham.
Sorry to have taken so long to get around to this.
Dave dave@east-durham.co.uk
Message 396 - Lucy | luctylr~AT~aol~DOT~com
I would Like to take this Opportuniy to Wish all Guests a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy 2012
14 /December /2011----12 :00 :53 - Seaham
Message 395 - Lucy Burrell | happyndifficult~AT~hotmail~DOT~com
Searching for: Scott and Burrell Families in Seaham/ Eastington.

Scott Family:
I am looking for information regarding the family of Margaret Scott Musther (~1894 - 1976). Nothing is known of her father and it is thought her mother died when she was very young, she was raised in Seaham Habour by her Uncle, John Scott, who was an architect. Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Burrell Family:
I am looking for information regarding the family of Walter Burrell (1894-1964). He or his family were from either Seaham or Eastington, and he was one of 17 children. It was joked that each of the 17 only had one child each, so there may not be as many descendants as expected, any information would be greatly appreciated!

I am happy to help other searchers if I can.
9 /December /2011----18 :05 :41 - Sunderland
Comment:   Lucy, in 1911 Margaret Scott Musther aged 14 was living with her uncle John Bowey Scott, a solicitor and his sisters Mary Jane and Margaret at 1 Brookside Villas, Dene House Road, Seaham.
I can't find Margaret as Musther in 1901 but find Margaret Scott MUSTARD aged 4 living with her parents William Mustard (34)a waterworks gardener born Seaham and Isabella (33) b Newcastle. This is almost certainly your family.
Also Margaret Scott Musther married William Burrell of Ryhope at St Mary Magdalene's Ch, Seaham on 15/6/1922.
These dates may help your research.... A William Musther was born in Seaham to William and Mary Ann in 1845 and another of the same name died in Seaham aged 64 in 1888.
Have fun
Dave dave@east-durham.co.uk

Message 394 - Marjorie Neil | marjorie~DOT~neil~AT~tiscali~DOT~co~DOT~uk
Peter Bamburgh
I remember as a young child during the war being taken by my grandmother, Kate Blackett to see a friend or relative a Mrs Hunter who's daughter I believe was called Jenny Bamburgh was there. There were children there younger than I was and the oldest was Alma. I think there father was serving in the RAF.
6 /December /2011----15 :38 :23 - Peterlee
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