Hello Lyn,
Yes all the Coupers lived in South Shields and most of them were Mariners.
Thank you for your kind offer to look in the archives for my ancesors. I do have a couple of outstanding questions I would like to resolve.
William Couper born 1828 died 1869 - Dealer in Bonded Stores, Winchester Street, South Shields.
Did he marry and have a family?
Robert Couper born 1786 Lanchester married Ann Kirk born 1788 Haltwhistle married Christ Church, Tynemouth, 24/01/1810..........eleven children all christened at St. Hildas South Shields.
Robert died about 1870 but haven't been able to find where or Ann's death details.
Elizabeth Couper born 1816 ... no other details.
Ann Couper born 1822 ... no other details.
Both daughters of Robert and Ann Couper.
Also looking for death details of George Humble born about 1806 Blythe, Engineer, and his wife, married 10/02/1828 Christ Church, Tynemouth, Elizabeth Fornear.
On virtual cemeteries there is a headstone for John Fornear, Elizabeth's father who died in 1827, and I think there are other family members buried there but it is very hard to read. Tynemouth Priory.
From what details I have they seem to have married in Christ Church, Tynemouth but also went to St. Hildas South Shields.
Any information will be appreciated. Thank You for your assistance.
Gumball