Dunn family in Clay Cross

[janescroft]

Looking for any relatives of the Dunn family who came to Clay Cross to work in the mines. My g-grandmother was Margaret Ann Dunn and her father was George'Gaffer'Dunn. Some of the family were killed in the explosion in Parkhouse Colliery. I am trying to find out about the brothers and sisters of Margaret and also George. Did some of them stay in Durham? Can anyone Help?

[sunflower]

Hi

Have you any dates?  When did they arrive in Clay Cross?

Carol

[janescroft]

 :)Hi! Thanks for replying! they are down in Clay Cross by the 1881 census and I think they are actually there by 1871 but I haven't got my records to hand at the moment. Ring any bells?

[sunflower]

Hi

I have a CD of  birth, marriages and burials which includes the Clay Cross area, but not much for the Dunns I'm afraid

Burials

9 Jan 1868 Edward Dunn aged 26
11 July 1869 Mary Ann Dunn aged 10 months
7 Sept 1870 Mary Ann Dunn aged 7 months
3 Dec 1875 Sarah Dunn aged 73

Only 1 marriage

George Dunn of Clay Cross and Sarah Allen of Clay Cross - 27.01.1838


Carol

[janescroft]

 
Hi Carol,
Not a link this time I'm afraid but I will keep trying. This site is great! I've been on quite a few where you post things but have had very few replies. So far I have had about 5 which isn't bad for one night's work. Thanks again and good luck with your research.
JAne

[sunflower]

Hi

me again

I found a few more. The names aren't in order so I miss a few.

I think some of these belong to you. Was the mining explosion in 1882 because there are a few buried on the same day.

18.11 1891 Ellen Ann Dunn - Clay Cross
11.11.1882 Joseph Dunn (Durham) - Clay Cross (relation Harriett given also on entry.
11.11.1882 Richard Dunn (Durham) -Clay Cross (relation Jane given also on entry)
11.11.1882 William Dunn 1882 - Clay Cross (relations George & Ann also on the entry.

Carol

[janescroft]

 
Yes that's right. I think there were 4 of them altogether from my g-grandfather's family. He was one of the managers but was ill at the time so his son was in charge when it happened. It is all quite well documented in local history books. He lost 3 sons and a nephew I believe- all off the top of my head without checking. That gives me a lead on some of the wives thanks. The family was quite large, 10 children altogether so I have a lot of work to do. I have traced 3 families so far, so only a few to go! Why did they have so many children? Evidently, no tele!
Thanks, Jane