In 1842 Joseph Wilson b.1812 in Crosthwaite, Cumberland, a Marina/Fisherman married (our) Lavinia Thomasine b. 1823 in Sunderland. By 1843 they had moved up to Spittal ( Nr Berwick ) where they had their first three children:
Joseph b. 1843 Thomasin b. 1847 James b. 1850 All three at Spittal
However, we find that by 1852 Joseph had changed his work and place of abode, and was now a 'Painter' living in Coble Dean Chirton. On the 1861 Census, (Although we do not find firstborn Joseph - he would of course be 18 yrs and maybe at work ?) The other two are still showing and so are ;
Henry George age 9yrs also Thomas age 6yrs
By 1871, only children still at home are Henry George, now a Blacksmith and Thomas at School
the family's address now : Brunswick Cottage Chirton
1881, Still at Brunswick cottage only Henry now 29, still unmarried working now as a 'Shipsmith'
( All this time Father has been busy painting away and having finished the Tyne bridge, what next)
So what I am looking for are what happened to Joseph & Lavinia's children, grand children and even great grand children - Please.
Only possible maybe, is that I found a Thomas living at Coach Road Bedlington, age correct, working as a coal miner, who had married a Mary.E in 1876 and they had two sons : Samuel 5yrs and Joseph 3yrs; (but I have no cross reference).
Fantastic New Year ( or 'First Footing') to ALL
Best
John1935
