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Yorkshire (North Riding) / Hearse/Hodgson/Smitheyman families - any input appreciated!
« on: Monday 06 April 15 22:34 BST (UK) »
Hi everyone, I am new to researching my family tree and even newer to this site, so hiya 
I have seen on this site a few mentions of Hearse, most notably George Hearse, so I know there are a few distant cousins around who may have some useful info. I am descended from Florence Hearse, one of Georges 6 (?) children so would love to know more about the rest of the family.
Florence married an Albert Hodgson approx. 1888, however he died in 1901 and Florence then went on to marry Richard Smitheyman in 1902. Florence had children with both husbands, my Great Grandma being a Smitheyman.
There is a family rumour that somewhere in the family, somebody was married to the Mayor of Middlesbrough, but I haven't discovered any connection to this yet. Also, when Florence died in 1917, she was buried with her first husband and left a considerable sum to 2 individuals who I cannot find a connection with.....even though she had 10 living children at this point. These 2 mens surnames were Husthwaite and Lee. I don't know if anyone who has perhaps researched a different strand of their tree recognises these names?
I find myself naturally being drawn to George Hearse due to his connection with public houses - I have been a pub landlady for 14yrs so its nice to feel that connection. Anything, beit info, photos, gossip etc would be appreciated.
My Gt Grandma brought her family to Scotland in the 40s, which is where I am now. I am planning to have a research trip soon, however for now I am doing all I can online. My Grandma can only remember vague snippets as my Gt Grandma never really spoke of her past - she only died a few years ago and I cant remember her ever reminiscing.
Im sorry this is a long post, so if you have got this far, thank you for sticking with me! lol!
I have seen on this site a few mentions of Hearse, most notably George Hearse, so I know there are a few distant cousins around who may have some useful info. I am descended from Florence Hearse, one of Georges 6 (?) children so would love to know more about the rest of the family.
Florence married an Albert Hodgson approx. 1888, however he died in 1901 and Florence then went on to marry Richard Smitheyman in 1902. Florence had children with both husbands, my Great Grandma being a Smitheyman.
There is a family rumour that somewhere in the family, somebody was married to the Mayor of Middlesbrough, but I haven't discovered any connection to this yet. Also, when Florence died in 1917, she was buried with her first husband and left a considerable sum to 2 individuals who I cannot find a connection with.....even though she had 10 living children at this point. These 2 mens surnames were Husthwaite and Lee. I don't know if anyone who has perhaps researched a different strand of their tree recognises these names?
I find myself naturally being drawn to George Hearse due to his connection with public houses - I have been a pub landlady for 14yrs so its nice to feel that connection. Anything, beit info, photos, gossip etc would be appreciated.
My Gt Grandma brought her family to Scotland in the 40s, which is where I am now. I am planning to have a research trip soon, however for now I am doing all I can online. My Grandma can only remember vague snippets as my Gt Grandma never really spoke of her past - she only died a few years ago and I cant remember her ever reminiscing.
Im sorry this is a long post, so if you have got this far, thank you for sticking with me! lol!