Albert Bird Armstrong - Utah

[castlebob]

I'm afraid the Siward link has problems due to his male line dying out, allied to some date discrepancies. The actual truth as we know it is fascinating, though. I'll PM some info.
Re some who link to your descendants:
Robert (4th of 11) Bapt 16 Jul 1785 at Hindley Steel Farm - died 12 Sep 1866 at Swalwell, Whickham
His father was John (youngest of 5) Bapt 12 Apr 1749, born Butterburn Farm, Cumbria, died 2 Apr 1829 at Hindley Steel Farm (7 miles N.E. of Haltwhistle)
He wed 30 Dec 1778 to Jane Carrick 2nd Sep 1758, d26 Sep 1838.
John's father was Robert - 3rd child of a 2nd marriage. Bapt 4 Jun 1710 at Low Grains, Bewcastle. Died 7 Aug 1800 at Hindley Steel Farm. He wed 1st: Jane Maggee - 11th June 1739 in Haltwhistle. Jane died 1st Mar 1752 at Butterburn Farm. He wed 2nd: Anne Elliot of High Grains on 17 May 1755 at Bewcastle.
Robert's father was James - eldest of at least 5. Bapt 7 Aug 1670, possibly in Spadeadam, died 1732 possibly in Haltwhistle. He wed twice. His father was James Died 1696 at Wrygarth, near Spadeadam. He wed Ann Lowther 30 Nov 1666 at Lanercost. She died 23 Jan 1717 or 18.

Cheers
Bob
PS I haven't verified the earliest names mentioned, but a very trusted and respected researcher did a lot of on site work on this family

[Kourtnee27]

Hi. I'm trying to find the family of Patience and Gilbert Armstrong.
I have something that belongs to their family. I know they have passed but I need to get in contact with someone who may know how to contact the family.
Thank you
Kourtnee

[Treetotal]

I was airing on the side of caution above, incase still living but unfortunately not. The wife of Anthony Gold Armstrong was Nancy Shearsmith. Nancy born 7 Oct 1902 Kington Upon Hull. UK died 8 Oct 1995. Parents Walter and Fanny Shearsmith. Arrived in Utah age 7 years and was adopted by Alexander and Sarah Dixon McConachie. Married Anthony July 4th in Provo. She was preceded in death by a daughter Mary Doris.

Hi Bob...I have a postcard photo of Walter and Fancy Shearsmith with two girls, Nancy and Doris, also one of Fanny, Ruth, Doris, Nancy and Mary all born in Hull. Fanny emigrated to Utah when she became a widow after 1908. They are currently posted on the Photo Restoration Board.

Carol

[Treetotal]

Here is the link:

https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=828705.0

Carol

[castlebob]

Many thanks Carol.
Cheers,
Bob

[*Sandra*]

Might be a few small pieces here to add to the story of the Armstrong family................

Tony Armstrong - 15 November 1999 (with two photogaphs)

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/49355063/tony-armstrong-15-november-1999/

Anthon "Tony" Armstrong - 14 November 1999

The Daily Herald Provo, Utah 14 Nov 1999, Sun    Page 5

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/49355042/anthon-tony-armstrong-14-november/

Nancy Shearsmith McConachie Armstrong  obit but think we had a google link earlier which still works.

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/49354970/nancy-shearsmith-mcconachie-armstrong/

The Daily Herald Provo, Utah 9 Oct 1995, Mon    Page 16

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/49355408/nancy-shearsmith-mcconachie-armstrong/

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Mary Gold Armstrong Milligan - 27 October 2004 (sister of Anton "Tony" Armstrong) with photograph

The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah 27 Oct 2004, Wed    Page 30

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/49355138/mary-gold-armstrong-milligan-27/

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Husband of Mary (above) the couple divorced)

Howard Rodney Milligan 1931 - 2004 (with photograph)

The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah 11 Aug 2004, Wed   Page 25

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/49355120/howard-rodney-milligan-1931-2004/

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Interesting information.

Tracing the lineage of Albert Bird Armstrong can be difficult. After he fell to his death after slipping on a icy railroad trestle (he was a supervisor in the local rail yard, Mary Gold, his second wife, married William Bird Armstrong, Jr., Albert's older brother. William and Mary then had another child Clarence Armstrong.

This would have confused me except for my late Grandma (Mary Gold Armstrong Milligan, the oldest child of Great-Grandpa Albie's second marriage to Great-Grandma Mary) explained it to me with pen and paper. Clarence Armstrong was both my Grandma Milligan's half-brother and her cousin.

There was a newspaper report on this accident - The Salt Lake Herald-Republican Salt Lake City, Utah 12 Jan 1913, Sun    Page 15

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/49354622/albert-armstrong-12-january-1913/

Sandra