Fatfield

[stanmapstone]

Hi Steve

I believe the Church was built about 1875 so the reccords only start from there!
John BROWN was Christened on 9 April 1882, parents John BROWN and Elizabeth.
Noreen
York

Fatfield St. George was created in 1875, but the Baptism records start August 1876.
See http://www.durham.gov.uk/recordoffice/dro.nsf/vwebplaces

Stan

[john51]

Hi, St George's church at Fatfield has a Roll of Honour for the First World War on an internal wall I believe.  Amongst the names is my son in laws great grandfather, H. (Henry) Wells - he was killed.
Does anyone know where the information for the Roll Of Honour came from or whether there is any back up information? I am keen to know Henry's regiment - I think it may be The Northumberland Fusiliers but would like to confirm that.
Thanks, John

[Ecneps]

Hi John,

Have you looked on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission site:
 http://www.cwgc.org/

There are four pages for the name H.Wells, on the first page is Private Henry Wells of the Northumberland Fusiliers, memorial is at Thiepval, France, unfortunately no age or other details given, apart from his service number and date of death.

Details of his medal card can be viewed on ancestry if you have access

Barbara
     

[john51]

Hi Barbara, Yes, I got what I think are his details from the CWGC site. I then got his  medal card but there are no address or next of kin details on it.
So, whilst the Henry Wells in the Northumberland Fusiliers on the CWGC site looks to be the right one, I can't be certain until I can find some corroborative data somewhere.
Regards, John

[June Edwards]

Hi My Name is June Edwards but my maiden name was Smith.
I lived in Fatfield for about 8 years up until 1948.
One address being 10 Biddick Inn Terrace.
I'm searching for two cousins I've long since lost contact with.
Avril McDonald & her brother Adrian who  lived at 13  South-view Fatfield with their parents.
Anyone who may remember them or more probably there families or even were to look for information
would be  very much appreciated.

[Ecneps]

Hi June,

Welcome to Rootschat   

Have you tried the local phone books and electoral registers? - (these are kept at the libraries or local archives)

Barbara 

[john51]

Hi, St George's church at Fatfield has a Roll of Honour for the First World War on an internal wall I believe.  Amongst the names is my son in laws great grandfather, H. (Henry) Wells - he was killed.
Does anyone know where the information for the Roll Of Honour came from or whether there is any back up information? I am keen to know Henry's regiment - I think it may be The Northumberland Fusiliers but would like to confirm that.
Thanks, John

I have now managed to confirm that Henry Wells was in the Northumberland Fusliers.
Thanks to all who troubled to look at my post.
John

[arnold]

 we purchased fatfield house 2 years ago from the lambton estate we have carried out a great deal of restoration work on the house in this time and now we are trying to find out some history we know one family rented the house and farm for 136 year but we have not been able to find any photos if anyone can help in any way we would be very greatfull                                                                                                                                 
       ARNIE

[Billy Fish]

I've also got a lot of Family links in the Fatfield area. The family first moved to the pub known as The Bush down by the river at Penshaw Staithes at the turn of the century.
At one time it was set up as a temperance bar I believe.
If anyone had any info or pictures of the old place they would be much appreciated.