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Hi to the Nurse family tree. Just to update you. I went to Newcastle a few weeks ago and visited North Shields where my grandfather's family live. I knocked on the door at the house the family lived in, in 1911. I also visited Linkskill Community centre where I found my grandfather's brother's name on the WW1 memorial garden wall. his name was spelt Nourse.  He died in the 1ST WW. It was an emotional journey.

I can confirm that William Nurse was my grandfather born in 1903. He was a very tall handsome man. Apparently with fairish hair and blue blue eyes.

The Lillian you mentioned is my grandmother. I was told she had 3 differing surnames as a result of the Pensions act of 1903 and families registering.

Dear all, I am also a descendent of the Northumbria NURSE family. My grandfather was called William Nurse - married to Lillian Nurse nee Randal/Reynolds. They lived in South Yorkshire. I was born in Ireland - my father was called Thomas - he has a brother Michael and 2 sisters. I know all my cousins in Yorkshire but have found it difficult to get information on where my grandfather's brothers and sisters lived.

Any help would be appreciated.

Caroline