Will of Joshua Hood, Quarter Master of H.M. Ship Commerce de Marseilles, written 9th November 1795, says his Brother was John Hood now Residing in North Shields Northumberland near the Custom House Quay.
The 1st May 1795 Muster of H.M. Ship Commerce de Marseilles (held at TNA, Kew) confirms Joshua Hood aged 32 was born Newcastle upon Tyne.
Giving a Birth for Joshua Hood about 1763 at Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Looks like Joshua's Father was George Hood, baptised All Saints, Newcastle upon Tyne 1764 (From FS, not checked)
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John Hood, Mariner aged 23 years married Elizabeth Gibson at Newcastle upon Tyne All Saints in 1779 (born about 1756) and John Hood was at Shire Moor (Tynemouth B.T.) 14th December 1783 when Eleanor Hood Daughter of John Hood, Mar'r, was Baptised.
There is reputed to be a burial / death for Elizabeth Hood, Wife of a John Hood, Tynemouth 10th November 1788? (Register not seen, info from Family Search only, no occupation or residence given).
1st July 1792 Tynemouth B.T., Baptism John S of John Hood, North Shields, Mar'r [Mariner].
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Lord Hood had brought the Commerce de Marseilles (a captured French ship) away from Toulon. I wonder if Lord Hood and Joshua Hood, Quarter Master, born Newcastle upon Tyne were related?
It seemed after Joshua Hood was discharged, he remained on board the Commerce de Marseilles until he died. His previous H.M. Ship was the Prince and seems Joshua was also linked to the Ship Boyne.
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