Matthew Wilkinson 1807-1838 death and family

[mongojoby]

Hi

I’m wondering if anyone can help me with any more information on Matthew Wilkinson and his family.

He sadly died in an accident in 1838, and I have these details from the death certificate:

20 Jul 1838, Waggon man, accidentally killed by coal waggon.
Informant :Thomas Charles Maynard, Coroner Of Easington

I’ve also found this webpage which references the accident and mentions 5 children - http://www.dmm.org.uk/individ2/i24705.htm
I’ve checked with the museum and they don’t have any further details, so not sure where information provided has come from.

My ancestor is Jonathan Wilkinson (abt 1833, Middle Rainton), who I believe is Matthew’s son - his father is listed as Matthew, Waggon man (but doesn’t state deceased), on his marriage certificate & there is a matching baptism for him.

However, I’ve always had problems with censuses as was unable to find Jonathan anywhere on the 1841 census. For a long time I thought he was with an uncle on the 1851 census (see this 2009 thread:  https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=375491.0).

Recently though, I’ve discovered Matthew’s wife Mary (abt 1807) with her second husband, William Robinson and a number of children in Witton Gilbert in 1851. There is also a Jonathon with them although the age is slightly out.

At the same time I found a 1841 record for Mary (still Wilkinson) with 6 children in Easington, the oldest two children, Dorothy(abt 1830) and Mary (abt 1831) looking to match but some inconsistencies with other ages too.

I was wondering whether it is a realistic possibility that my Jonathan was mistranscribed as Matthew in 1841? As otherwise not sure this would match with Jonathan being in the same family if only 5 children at the time of Matthew’s death (if this was accurate).
 
Does anyone have any thoughts or advice on where to look next? 

Thanks

[amondg]

William Robinson married Mary Wilkinson September quarter 1843 registered Stockton Vol 24 page 165

William 1845 and Thomas Robinson 1847 are their children as a couple.

The marriage certificate should give her maiden name Wilkinson formerly ?, if not then her fathers name will be on it to get her maiden name. 

ADDED 
Never mind I finally found it. I was trying to determine 1841-1851 same family.

William Robinson reg Auckland 1845 mother's maiden name Burrell
Thomas Robinson 1848 reg. Stockton and Sedgefield  mmn Burrell

Mathew Wilkinson married Mary Burrell 19 April 1830 Gateshead Fell.

[mongojoby]

Hi among

Thank you very much for this - I have ordered the marriage certificate.

I’m pretty confident Mary’s maiden name is Burrell, as this matches the birth record for Margaret Wilkinson, 1837, Harwill and I’ve also found a gro index record for Thomas Robinson born in Stockton at the right time with Burrell also listed as mother’s maiden name.

Mary’s parents look to be Joseph Burrell & Dorothy, based on ancestry trees and I’ve found further circumstantial evidence to support this myself last night.

Mary Burrell and Matthew Wilkinson get married in 1830 at Gateshead Fell, and one of the witnesses is Martin Dodds. Dorothy Burrell dies in 1857 in Windy Nook, and Martin Dodds (also of Windy Nook) is in attendance.

[Tickettyboo]

Images of Bishops Transcripts of Houghton le Spring Parish Registers are free to view on Family Search.
(you need to register and be logged into the free account to search and view records)
This page has a baptism entry for a Jonathan Wilkinson, born 09 Oct 1833, baptised 29 Nov 1833, parents Matthew & Mary Wilkinson of Middle Rainton, father's occupation: Pitman
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-673S-DVG?i

Boo

[mongojoby]

Thanks Boo.

As well as baptism entry for Jonathan I’ve also found the following in the transcripts:
 29 Dec 1831 at Rainton Chapel, Mary, daughter of Matthew & Mary, Midde Rainton, Pitman
4 September 1836 at Eastington, Anne, daughter of Matthew & Mary, Salters (?) lane, Pitman

Plus someone told me about this entry, which has now taken on extra significance as it appears Margaret was baptised the same day Matthew was buried:

22 July 1838 Margaret Wilkinson, of Pittington, child of Matthew Wilkinson (waggonman) & Mary.



 

[amondg]

Using naming patterns of the children Joseph Burrell and Dorothy nee Purdy are Mary's parents.

1841 census Gateshead (ages rounded)
Joseph 65 Pitman
Dorothy 60
Joseph 25
Benjamin 15
Margaret 15

Joseph dies 1850 registered Gateshead age 79
Dorothy dies 1862 registered Sunderland age 80* ??

1851 Gateshead Dorothy is a widow 71 pauper  born Winlaton Durham
1861 Sunderland Dorothy 78 born Chester le Street  Durham
                          Isabella daughter 42 born Gateshead  Durham

[amondg]

Found so far children of Joseph and Dorothy Burrell who married 18 May 1800 at Tanfield Durham
Transcription only on ancestry

Cuthbert bap 9 October 1800 Born 2 October 1800 at Ryton
Ann bap 21 November 1802  Born 15 October 1802   same
John bap 14 June 1805  Born 23 May 1805               same
Mary bap 28 February 1808 Born 31 January 1808     same
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Ann bap 14 April 1811   Born 19 March 1811             same  ?? Don't see this on Bishop's Transcripts on FindMyPast possibly an error
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Dorothy bap. 14 April 1811  Born 19 March 1811    at Ryton - image on FindMyPast abode Thornley  says Joseph of Tanfield and his wife Dorothy Purdy daughter of John Purdy - Smith of Winlaton.
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Joseph bap 7 November 1813 at Ryton
Isabella bap 2 June 1816      at Ryton
Elizabeth bap 10 January 1819   same
Benjamin bap 2 June 1822        same
Margaret bap. 6 June 1824       same

[mongojoby]

Thanks for all of this amondg!

Just to clarify - I believe this Dorothy Burrell died 1857 in Windy Nook (where I think she was in the 1851 census).

I’ve ordered the digital record and it lists Joseph Burrell as her husband and the witness, in attendance is Martin Dodds, who I mentioned is also named as a witness to at Matthew Wilkinson/Mary Burrell’s wedding.

 

[amondg]

So more than one Dorothy Burrell *with a daughter Isabella.

Ref: 1861 census.