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Northumberland / Re: Friars Goose (Gateshead) Alkali chemical works

« on: Thursday 08 April 21 20:46 BST (UK) »

Hi Richyv.

I have traced my father's maternal side and my great grandmother's grandfather lived and worked at Low Heworth for quite a few years before moving back to north Northumberland. He had a potential brother/cousin lived a few doors away as did another potential brother/cousin. The 1841 census does not give where my ancestor lived nor his brother (s) but they were really in the thick of the industrial factory area. By 1851 my direct ancestor had moved back over the water. His brothers stayed at Low Heworth and worked at an Alkali Works at or near Low Heworth. I decided to research why the family had moved so far from north Northumberland to the Durham area. There is a book written by a local lady that is available in Gateshead library at the local history section. It includes some fascinating information about the alkali works and also Friar's Goose - which apparently was where George Stephenson first worked and tried to device an air ventilation system. I can't remember the lady's last name but her first was Joan - the surname was quite similar to Heworth. I would really love though as I have said why the family moved there. The book would be interesting for you to look at.

Northumberland / Re: 1911 census Front Street Annitsford.

« on: Friday 03 May 19 07:56 BST (UK) »

Hello thank you to you three for your replies. I am still not sure.

My great uncle in law is the head of the household and the address also includes some building or small area called Coates Building which seems to be next to Lee Building. I tried looking for that first, but no joy. I usually have no problems using the Enumerator's description but the Ancestry site has not given it for this set of buildings.

I think the old maps option seems the closest - back out on my push bike and I'll have another cycle around there.

Northumberland / 1911 census Front Street Annitsford.

« on: Monday 29 April 19 19:31 BST (UK) »

Hi.

I am usually able to look at the enumerator's description when trying to pinpoint an address in the censuses.

I'm not having any luck with the 1911 census however.

I am looking to find where Front Street Annitsford Dudley would be (or even still is).

I have cycled passed several times to try to pinpoint where it would be - the only address I can see that would be a 'front street' seems to be Bridge Street/Road alongside the A189.

Thank you.

Argyllshire / Re: Islay weavers

« on: Tuesday 02 October 18 06:07 BST (UK) »

Hi Rowena.

It is October 2nd 2018 now.

Thanks for your reply - which I have just found now.

I've had my DNA tested in April and have it on Ancestry and the common DNA test kit user site Gedmatch. As a coincidence it was one of my Kirkland cousins that gifted me the kit and it was she also that showed me Gedmatch. She has had her DNA tested also. My kit number is A221634 if you or others linked to Islay are interested. Another possible cousin - one of the Kirkland who emigrated to Canada from Islay is having his DNA tested so there will be another kit to analyse.

The cousin who gifted me the kit, R. and I have a direct common ancestor and through that obviously back to Islay. We both would be connected to the Sinclair/Campbell line.

I did go back up to Islay again to try to find the elusive place for where my ancestors were for the 1841 census - the Hand Loom Weavers but even a seventeen mile trek around the area gave no definite site. It looks as if John Kirkland who was head of the household died but I am not sure if that was Islay or Bute where the family seemed to have moved to for the 1851 census. I haven't found a death for John yet.

You are correct about Toni Sinclair it was she who suggested the Mc Na Cearnard connection - I think.

Great minds must think alike as I also did a lot of extensive reading on the Campbell of Shawfield and have come to the same conclusion; that Campbell possibly imported people from the main land to begin his linen industry and my ancestor came before 1776. Another possibility is that my Kirkland came from the Skipness area.

Jacqueline

Northumberland / Newbiggin by the Sea - genealogy exhibition - Mining Families of Newbiggin

« on: Friday 07 September 18 20:01 BST (UK) »

Hello.

I have a friend who with other of his friends is running an exhibition as part of Newbiggin Genealogy. It may interesting for those people researching their family who worked in the mines and lived within the community - mining family photographs; underground mining photographs and memorabilia.

'Coal mining families of Newbiggin'.

Community Activity Centre,
Newbiggin by the Sea.

Old Presbyterian Church at Dixon's Corner.

September 15th at 12 noon until 4 p.m and thereafter for one month until October 13th - opening times may vary for this - check Newbiggin Genealogy or Newbiggin Remebered sites for details.

No admission fee but donations very welcome.

Mayo / Re: 1841 ad 1851 census for Ireland - a lucky find

« on: Tuesday 22 May 18 11:24 BST (UK) »

I haven't really tapped into the Irish side of my history for quite some while. I had my DNA tested and it was finds from this that got me to restart researching my maternal side of my history. I was, obviously, not aware of this resource and it was a delightful find for me.

JA.

Mayo / 1841 ad 1851 census for Ireland - a lucky find

« on: Tuesday 22 May 18 11:03 BST (UK) »

Hello I am sure that there are plenty of people who are aware of a particular resource but equally there may be some who are not.

I was looking to try to tidy up some facts for my family tree. I put in a search term and was surprised to find that there are records for Irish families for the 1841 and 1851 census.

From my understanding the censuses were used by applicants to try to prove their age in readiness for the Old Age Pension which covered southern as well as the northern areas. The two records that I found were dated for 1917 so in some respects the 1851 census has 'survived'. There is a search page on National Archives of Ireland which shows the family name searched for the parish and family members. I was very fortunate in finding that an applicant's mother's maiden name was given. This has helped me tremendously. I hope it is of use for someone.

Again, apologies if people already know this.

JA

Armed Forces / Re: Live Bait Squadron an enquiry

« on: Thursday 08 February 18 13:50 GMT (UK) »

Hello Malky. Thank you for your reply. I have indeed look at the sites but am hesitant about giving out my email so readily.

JA

Armed Forces / Live Bait Squadron an enquiry

« on: Thursday 08 February 18 09:00 GMT (UK) »

Hello.

I am doing some research of my Kirkland family and have found a site dedicated to a sea disaster of The Great War. There is a particular reference and micro biography of my great, great uncle. I would like to contact the Live Bait Society but am hesitant about giving my email address too freely. Can I ask if anyone interested in the Royal Navy in WW1 know of this society?

JA.