USWORTH MISSING VOTERS
Robert Abbott Gunner RFA; won War and Victory medals; discharged March 1920. In 1911 census he lived at 6 New Rd and was still there in 1918, son of William 49, Catherine (Chambers) 48, from Northampton and Usworth (respectively). Robert was 17. He was one of 12 children of whom 5 had died. He married Elizabeth Bellingham and died 1965, his child Violet.
Horace Boyd at 7 New Rd in 1918. W.R.330551 RE Sapper. His father Edward Boyd, mother Ellen Graham, and he was born 4/10/77 at Darlington. In 1911 he was living at 31 Elliott Tce; census states he’s married but living without wife as a boarder with Coates family – he was a house painter and builder. Can’t find medal roll for him
James Botcherby 9 New Rd in 1918. Pte 41499, 7th East Yorkshire Regt; awarded War and Victory medals. 1911 at 9 New Rd living with his uncle Joseph,32 wagonwright and another uncle Richard, a teacher, and aunt Margaret Hannah. James 12 was a scholar b Hendon Sunderland.
Thomas Gerry at 10 New Rd. 8203505 or just 203505, started in 3rd Coy RASC then 17 Bn King’s Royal Rifle Corps then 1st Bn KRR – won Military Medal; ended as Lance/Corporal. To France 4/12/16, wounded chest and left leg 7/9/18? MM Gazette 11/2/19. Enlisted on 4/11/16 at Bradford into ASC. Address Ormsley or Ormsby House, New Rd. When discharged was suffering from shellshock and gsw left leg, 40% disability led to 11/- a week for 52 weeks from 18/2/18. Applied to the Rifleman’s Aid Society for assistance. Born about 1883 and wife was Ethel Isabel Thompson. The 1911 census has him at Seaton Delaval, a single boarder living with Dixon family. He was 28 and born Hetton, a commission agent.
Thomas Dawson 457570 Driver 451 Field Coy RE living at 20 New Rd. Victory and War medals. Doesn’t seem to be in Usworth 1911.
William Elson at 1 New Rows 21433. Driver C Battery 55 Brigade RFA. 1883 b in Felling, discharged 1919. He went abroad 2/7/15 to Egypt. War and Victory medals and 14/15 Star. Pension says born 1882 and address 9 Thomas St, Felling, discharged 13/3/19, not clear how much award was. Can’t pin him down in Census
Samuel Farnish Barras 2 New Rows S. 68537 5th Hussars. In 1901 at 96 New Rows, son of Ralph and Mary, from Washington and Coxhoe respectively. Brother to George, Mary and Hilda. In 1911 Sam F was 3, b Washington. Ralph and Stanley born before 1911 and Hilda died. 1911 at 2 New Rows S. Can’t find anything military
Edward Jonas 5 New Rows South, 95031 Pte 4th DLI then 2nd DLI. War medal and Victory. In 1911 at 5 New Rows S. William 48 from Gustwick Norfolk with Eliz - married 27 years 10 kids, 4 had died. Sons William (that’s Billy Jonas killed 1916 on Washington memorial) Mary 18, John 16 Edward 12 b Washington and Henry 8.
George Alfred Olds at 6 New Rows S. 17332 11th West Yorks. In 1911 father Edward James and mother Sarah Ann Spanton (both 38). GA was 14 and born Springwell, his dad born St Just, Cornwall. GA a pony driver. Parents had 7 kids and 2 had died. Siblings were Richard E, Edith A, Eveline and John Edward. All at 6 New Rows S. GA married Mary Gransbury and d at Cessnock NSW, Australia in 1957. Went abroad 29/9/15. So War, Victory and 1915 Star. Discharged March 1919.
Christopher Todd Carlton 386426 RAMC at 8 New Rows S. RAMC Northumberland Field Ambulance Service Number 1927, then 2nd NF 205567 then 2nd Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry 235085. War and Victory medals. Born 1880. Pension says b 1890, discharged 12/3/19, 8 New Rows S. Pension from 24/4/19 malaria, seems to have ended June 1921. 1911 he was 32 and married to Alice Maud (26) married 4 yrs, Their children were Wm 3, John Thos 2 and Robert under 1 month. He was a banksman above ground, b Ferryhill, wife born Skipton, kids born at Wash, Wash and Usworth respectively. At 8 New Rows S. Died Durham N Oct-Dec 1952.
Ralph Hardy 9 New Rows S73929. 4th DLI. In 1911 son of Edward 45 and Esther (Miller) 34, married 16 years, one of their 6 children had died. Ralph was 15 and driver below ground sisters Florence and Bessie and Ada and bro James Edward. Dad born Wash, Mam born Hetton, all kids at Usworth. All living at 9 New Rows S. War and Victory; medals list says 12th DLI.
Joseph Naylor at 15 New Rows S. Gunner 22010 RFA. First a Driver then Bombardier; to France 2/7/15 so awarded War, Victory and 15 Star. He married Ellen Gordon Watt and died at Durham Dec 1953. In 1901 his dad Edward was 46 from Pelton F and Mother Sarah Brown from Tyne Dock. Bros Rob 19, Thomas 18 Oswald W 12, Albion E 10 and Anthony 8, Christopher 4, Joseph 2 and Richard 2m, sister Isabella 6. Dad a hewer. At 73 New Rows. Joseph b 1898
John Edwin Naylor at 15 New Rows S. 300789 20th DLI. In 1911 census son of John 58 b Bradford and Barbara b Harbushes Co Durham (58). Married 38 years and 10 kids, 6 still alive. William 24, John Edwin 19, Joseph 17 and a servant Ada Eliz Atherton. Kids b Monkwearmouth. All living at 59 Havannah Tce. 1/8 DLI then 20th. Enlisted 10/11/14 Discharged address 10 Parrington St Normanby. Pension for 300789 says 10 Parrington St Normanby, he was married and disch 31/1/19, disability neurasthenia, 20% disablement 8/- for him and 3/6d for wife up to Oct 1922. A different card gives same detail but his address as 15 New Rd S and says pension started 1/2/19.
Thomas Minns Hindmarch 187157 Pte 116th TRB. 16 New Rows S. Same address in 1911. Son of Matthew 48 b Usworth and Eliz Jane 46 b Hunwick; they’d been married 19 years 2 kids - Matthew 15 and Thomas 11 and adopted daughter Beatrice Appleby 17. Sons b Wash, Beatrice don’t know! Medal Roll states 316732 Tank Corps; awarded War and Victory medals.
John George Todd 388293 RAMC at 18 New Rows S. 1911 at same address. Son of Thomas 46, m 26 yrs, with 8 kids, of whom 2 had died. Mother was Ruth Bowring 43 from Bedlington. Dad b Wash. Kids were Thos 21, John G 15, Lilian 12, Stanley 9 and Hilda 7 – all born Usworth. John G apprentice blacksmith. Married March 1918 to Thomasina Dinning at Gateshead and dau Ivy b 1920 at Gateshead. Thomasina d Sept 56 and JG in Dec 56. Service Record - John Todd 1732 then 388932 of 18 New Rows South joined 2nd Northumbrian Field Ambulance 4/1/15. Demobilised 11/5/19 to 12 Cuthbert St, Marley Hill. He’d married Thomasina on 28/1/18. In France 19/4/15 – 11/11/17 and then again from 30/3/18 – 11/4/19. Had spells of leave to UK of 8 and 13 days. Wounded in action (gassed) 3/11/17 and to 61 Casualty Clearing Station, then to 27 Ambulance Train, then hospital at Wimereux (where John McRae who wrote Flanders Fields is buried) and to England and to 2nd Australian General Hospital. Back to France 30/3/18.
Thomas Todd Jnr at 18 New Rows. 27434 46th Lab Coy and 36348 Lincs Reg. See above for family info. War and Victory medals.
Thomas Dobson at 20 New Rows S. 2189 Sapper RE. Then 457570 RE War and Victory medals. If correct Thomas Dobson in 1911 at 2 Bell View Springwell, 3 yrs old b Usworth (Springwell) living as nephew of George Gransbury 48, m 26 yrs and 8 kids 6 still alive. Wife Jane Ann 47 and kids Jane Ann Mary, George and Stella.
Thomas Bowerbank 110719 Driver/Gunner RFA at 23 New Rows S. Born 27/6/83, son of Jonathan, Mother Annie Muncaster. Thomas married Laura May Moore and d 4/8/70 in Wash. In 1911 at 23 New Rows S with parents - dad 42, mam 38. Dad from Crook and Mam from CLS. Thomas was a rope lad aged 17 and siblings were Eliz 15, Wilhelmina Muncaster Bowerbank 9 and James 4. Parents married 19 years and 7 kids, 4 still alive. War and Victory medals.
ames Muncaster 18438 7th Border Reg at 23 New Rows S. States Labour Corps on Medal Index. To France 14/7/15. Discharged March 1919. In 1911 at 8 Victoria Tce Springwell. Son of John Thos 29 and Hannah from Birtley and Birtley. Parents m 5 years and 4 kids. William 4, James 3 Ellen 1 and Ivy 3 m. Last 3 kids b Us, and William in Wash.
John George Ward 24 New Rows S. Driver 7th Reserve Brigade RFA. In 1901 at 54 Wagonman’s Row. George 25 b Usworth, married to Barbara 24, b Wash and John G 3 b Wash. In 1911 at 50 Ellison Place, Village Lane, Wash and Robt Atkinson Ward added, b 1909. Barb and Geo married 15 yrs, 3 kids, 2 alive. No medal roll info
Robert Abbott Gunner RFA; won War and Victory medals; discharged March 1920. In 1911 census he lived at 6 New Rd and was still there in 1918, son of William 49, Catherine (Chambers) 48, from Northampton and Usworth (respectively). Robert was 17. He was one of 12 children of whom 5 had died. He married Elizabeth Bellingham and died 1965, his child Violet.
Horace Boyd at 7 New Rd in 1918. W.R.330551 RE Sapper. His father Edward Boyd, mother Ellen Graham, and he was born 4/10/77 at Darlington. In 1911 he was living at 31 Elliott Tce; census states he’s married but living without wife as a boarder with Coates family – he was a house painter and builder. Can’t find medal roll for him
James Botcherby 9 New Rd in 1918. Pte 41499, 7th East Yorkshire Regt; awarded War and Victory medals. 1911 at 9 New Rd living with his uncle Joseph,32 wagonwright and another uncle Richard, a teacher, and aunt Margaret Hannah. James 12 was a scholar b Hendon Sunderland.
Thomas Gerry at 10 New Rd. 8203505 or just 203505, started in 3rd Coy RASC then 17 Bn King’s Royal Rifle Corps then 1st Bn KRR – won Military Medal; ended as Lance/Corporal. To France 4/12/16, wounded chest and left leg 7/9/18? MM Gazette 11/2/19. Enlisted on 4/11/16 at Bradford into ASC. Address Ormsley or Ormsby House, New Rd. When discharged was suffering from shellshock and gsw left leg, 40% disability led to 11/- a week for 52 weeks from 18/2/18. Applied to the Rifleman’s Aid Society for assistance. Born about 1883 and wife was Ethel Isabel Thompson. The 1911 census has him at Seaton Delaval, a single boarder living with Dixon family. He was 28 and born Hetton, a commission agent.
Thomas Dawson 457570 Driver 451 Field Coy RE living at 20 New Rd. Victory and War medals. Doesn’t seem to be in Usworth 1911.
William Elson at 1 New Rows 21433. Driver C Battery 55 Brigade RFA. 1883 b in Felling, discharged 1919. He went abroad 2/7/15 to Egypt. War and Victory medals and 14/15 Star. Pension says born 1882 and address 9 Thomas St, Felling, discharged 13/3/19, not clear how much award was. Can’t pin him down in Census
Samuel Farnish Barras 2 New Rows S. 68537 5th Hussars. In 1901 at 96 New Rows, son of Ralph and Mary, from Washington and Coxhoe respectively. Brother to George, Mary and Hilda. In 1911 Sam F was 3, b Washington. Ralph and Stanley born before 1911 and Hilda died. 1911 at 2 New Rows S. Can’t find anything military
Edward Jonas 5 New Rows South, 95031 Pte 4th DLI then 2nd DLI. War medal and Victory. In 1911 at 5 New Rows S. William 48 from Gustwick Norfolk with Eliz - married 27 years 10 kids, 4 had died. Sons William (that’s Billy Jonas killed 1916 on Washington memorial) Mary 18, John 16 Edward 12 b Washington and Henry 8.
George Alfred Olds at 6 New Rows S. 17332 11th West Yorks. In 1911 father Edward James and mother Sarah Ann Spanton (both 38). GA was 14 and born Springwell, his dad born St Just, Cornwall. GA a pony driver. Parents had 7 kids and 2 had died. Siblings were Richard E, Edith A, Eveline and John Edward. All at 6 New Rows S. GA married Mary Gransbury and d at Cessnock NSW, Australia in 1957. Went abroad 29/9/15. So War, Victory and 1915 Star. Discharged March 1919.
Christopher Todd Carlton 386426 RAMC at 8 New Rows S. RAMC Northumberland Field Ambulance Service Number 1927, then 2nd NF 205567 then 2nd Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry 235085. War and Victory medals. Born 1880. Pension says b 1890, discharged 12/3/19, 8 New Rows S. Pension from 24/4/19 malaria, seems to have ended June 1921. 1911 he was 32 and married to Alice Maud (26) married 4 yrs, Their children were Wm 3, John Thos 2 and Robert under 1 month. He was a banksman above ground, b Ferryhill, wife born Skipton, kids born at Wash, Wash and Usworth respectively. At 8 New Rows S. Died Durham N Oct-Dec 1952.
Ralph Hardy 9 New Rows S73929. 4th DLI. In 1911 son of Edward 45 and Esther (Miller) 34, married 16 years, one of their 6 children had died. Ralph was 15 and driver below ground sisters Florence and Bessie and Ada and bro James Edward. Dad born Wash, Mam born Hetton, all kids at Usworth. All living at 9 New Rows S. War and Victory; medals list says 12th DLI.
Joseph Naylor at 15 New Rows S. Gunner 22010 RFA. First a Driver then Bombardier; to France 2/7/15 so awarded War, Victory and 15 Star. He married Ellen Gordon Watt and died at Durham Dec 1953. In 1901 his dad Edward was 46 from Pelton F and Mother Sarah Brown from Tyne Dock. Bros Rob 19, Thomas 18 Oswald W 12, Albion E 10 and Anthony 8, Christopher 4, Joseph 2 and Richard 2m, sister Isabella 6. Dad a hewer. At 73 New Rows. Joseph b 1898
John Edwin Naylor at 15 New Rows S. 300789 20th DLI. In 1911 census son of John 58 b Bradford and Barbara b Harbushes Co Durham (58). Married 38 years and 10 kids, 6 still alive. William 24, John Edwin 19, Joseph 17 and a servant Ada Eliz Atherton. Kids b Monkwearmouth. All living at 59 Havannah Tce. 1/8 DLI then 20th. Enlisted 10/11/14 Discharged address 10 Parrington St Normanby. Pension for 300789 says 10 Parrington St Normanby, he was married and disch 31/1/19, disability neurasthenia, 20% disablement 8/- for him and 3/6d for wife up to Oct 1922. A different card gives same detail but his address as 15 New Rd S and says pension started 1/2/19.
Thomas Minns Hindmarch 187157 Pte 116th TRB. 16 New Rows S. Same address in 1911. Son of Matthew 48 b Usworth and Eliz Jane 46 b Hunwick; they’d been married 19 years 2 kids - Matthew 15 and Thomas 11 and adopted daughter Beatrice Appleby 17. Sons b Wash, Beatrice don’t know! Medal Roll states 316732 Tank Corps; awarded War and Victory medals.
John George Todd 388293 RAMC at 18 New Rows S. 1911 at same address. Son of Thomas 46, m 26 yrs, with 8 kids, of whom 2 had died. Mother was Ruth Bowring 43 from Bedlington. Dad b Wash. Kids were Thos 21, John G 15, Lilian 12, Stanley 9 and Hilda 7 – all born Usworth. John G apprentice blacksmith. Married March 1918 to Thomasina Dinning at Gateshead and dau Ivy b 1920 at Gateshead. Thomasina d Sept 56 and JG in Dec 56. Service Record - John Todd 1732 then 388932 of 18 New Rows South joined 2nd Northumbrian Field Ambulance 4/1/15. Demobilised 11/5/19 to 12 Cuthbert St, Marley Hill. He’d married Thomasina on 28/1/18. In France 19/4/15 – 11/11/17 and then again from 30/3/18 – 11/4/19. Had spells of leave to UK of 8 and 13 days. Wounded in action (gassed) 3/11/17 and to 61 Casualty Clearing Station, then to 27 Ambulance Train, then hospital at Wimereux (where John McRae who wrote Flanders Fields is buried) and to England and to 2nd Australian General Hospital. Back to France 30/3/18.
Thomas Todd Jnr at 18 New Rows. 27434 46th Lab Coy and 36348 Lincs Reg. See above for family info. War and Victory medals.
Thomas Dobson at 20 New Rows S. 2189 Sapper RE. Then 457570 RE War and Victory medals. If correct Thomas Dobson in 1911 at 2 Bell View Springwell, 3 yrs old b Usworth (Springwell) living as nephew of George Gransbury 48, m 26 yrs and 8 kids 6 still alive. Wife Jane Ann 47 and kids Jane Ann Mary, George and Stella.
Thomas Bowerbank 110719 Driver/Gunner RFA at 23 New Rows S. Born 27/6/83, son of Jonathan, Mother Annie Muncaster. Thomas married Laura May Moore and d 4/8/70 in Wash. In 1911 at 23 New Rows S with parents - dad 42, mam 38. Dad from Crook and Mam from CLS. Thomas was a rope lad aged 17 and siblings were Eliz 15, Wilhelmina Muncaster Bowerbank 9 and James 4. Parents married 19 years and 7 kids, 4 still alive. War and Victory medals.
ames Muncaster 18438 7th Border Reg at 23 New Rows S. States Labour Corps on Medal Index. To France 14/7/15. Discharged March 1919. In 1911 at 8 Victoria Tce Springwell. Son of John Thos 29 and Hannah from Birtley and Birtley. Parents m 5 years and 4 kids. William 4, James 3 Ellen 1 and Ivy 3 m. Last 3 kids b Us, and William in Wash.
John George Ward 24 New Rows S. Driver 7th Reserve Brigade RFA. In 1901 at 54 Wagonman’s Row. George 25 b Usworth, married to Barbara 24, b Wash and John G 3 b Wash. In 1911 at 50 Ellison Place, Village Lane, Wash and Robt Atkinson Ward added, b 1909. Barb and Geo married 15 yrs, 3 kids, 2 alive. No medal roll info
e (William) Barras(s) 32 New Rows S. 5th Hussars 17616. In 1911 at 32 New Rows S. Son of John Thos 48, married to Isabella 45 for 27 years, 9 kids, 6 alive. GW 17, a putter, Lilly 15, John 13, Jane 10, Mark 8. John Thos b Wash and wife and kids all Us. GW d 1980 at S Shields. 10th Hussars lists him as Barrass, discharged 20/12/18. Went to France 18/5/18, wounded, awarded Silver War Badge. Awarded 1915 Star and War&Victory medals.
John (Patrick) Noble 33 New Rows S. 20771 2nd NF. Medal card has John P Noble, enlisted 1/5/15 and discharged 2/12/19 with War&Victory medals and 15 Star. Depot for NF. First in 8th NF and then 2nd. 1911 has them at 3 House Tce, Joseph 35 m to Eliz (Mulholland) 14 years with 4 kids all alive – John Patrick 13, Jos Wm 10, Fred 8 and James Edward 5. Joseph b Edmondsley, JP at Ebchester and JE at Felling. JP married Nora Cavanaugh, child Winifred, died at Washington 1955.
Robert Wm Gibson 35 New Rows S. 13994 Sgt 8th Yorkshires. Discharged 8/2/19. MM, War & Victory medals and 1915 Star. Went abroad 27/8/15. In 1911 at 35 New Rows S. Mary Jane 47, widow, m 26 yrs 9 kids 8 alive. Geo Thos 24, Dorothy Jane Tate (dau m 2 yrs 2 kids 1 died) Robt Wm 15 pony driver b Sacriston, Sarah Hannah 12, Mary Ellen 10, Joseph 5 and John 3. Sarah b N Hylton all others at Washington.
Walter Dixon 38 New Rows S. Pte North Hussars. 1583 Nd Hussars then Corps of Hussars,270714. War and Victory medals. Demobbed 24/1/19. 1911 Census has John Walter Dixon living at 5 Middlefield Row but no certainty that this is the right man.
Ralph Jeffrey 42 N Rows S. 14493 East Yks. 1901 Ralph was 10 and living at 44 New Rows with father Thomas b Bothal 37, and mother Catherine 36 b Wash and all kids b Wash - Jane 12, Ralph 10, Thomas 8, William 6, Norman 4, Bertha M 1. In 1911 Ralph living as Boarder aged 20 at 16 Richardson Tce with Catherine Jeffrey 1m and Edith Jeffrey 25, his wife. Married less than a year. Edith was dau of Sarah and Ed Hughes who were head and wife at 16 Richardson Tce. To France 7/10/15 and disch 1919. 8th EY then 7th then ¼ E Yks. Awarded War, Victory and 15 Star. Pension says 18 Council Tce, disch 20/7/19 synovitis and also GSW left hand 20% disability so he got 8/- per week and 3/6 for wife and then 14% and total 9/6d per week.
Edward Robson 44 N Rows S, Pte 24551 1st NF. War and Victory medals – card says Mrs M Robson applied for medals 6/11/27. Address 9 Shafto Tce. In 1911 at 2 Coxon’s Row. Father James, 39 and Jane 38 with William 18, Jane 16, Henry 14, Matilda 12 Mary A 10, Margaret 8, Edward 5, Thomas 2. Also living there were fatherinlaw William Callan and brother of Head Thomas Ditchburn 21. Everyone b Usworth except William Callan - from Whitehaven.
John Lloyd Jr 46 New Rows S. 21653 RFA. In 1911 at 23 Coxon’s Row, Thos and Susanna Lloyd both b Monkwearmouth, both 47, married 19 yrs and 8 kids, 7 alive. William 23 son by 1st marriage then Thos 17, Jesse 15, Edith 10, Charles 8, John 6, Alfred 4 and Edward 2. All kids b Usworth. However, John Lloyd 21653 was abroad from 24/7/15, at which point he’d have been only 10 years old so probably not this John Lloyd. He was awarded Star War and Victory medals. Possibly 138 Bde, and wounded – Silver War Badge. Discharged Pyrexia Unknown cause, (trench feet) 19/12/18. Pension says 22 Emmerson Tce, b 1887 neurasthenia. Pension began 20/12/18, at 12/- per week + 3/- for wife then down to 8/- and 2/-. Need some help with this one. Anyone know who John Lloyd is?
Thomas Ditchburn 20300 RFA. 5 New Rows N. Pte R Irish Fus (see Ed Robson) 9th RIF. France 12/11/15, War & Victory, 1915 Star. Discharged 14/12/18. In 1911 at 2 Coxon’s Row. Father James Robson 39 and Jane 38 with William 18, Jane 16, Henry 14, Matilda 12 Mary A 10, Margaret 8, Edward 5, Thomas 2. Also living there were fatherinlaw William Callan and brother of Head Thomas Ditchburn 21. Everyone b Usworth except William Callan - from Whitehaven.
Bernard Murray 11 New Rows N. 460 AM RFC. Medal roll says 26/460 NF. In 1891 at Little Usworth - Bernard Murray 50 and wife Alice, both born Dundalk with Mary 16 b Dundalk and Bernard 14, Ann 12, Rose 10, Michael 8, Ellen 6 and Edward 3. Ann and Bernard b Dundalk then Rose in S’land and last 3 at Us. He may have been in Cassop 1911 but couple of siblings died in Wash in 1914 and 1916.
Peter Herbert Neal 15 New Rows N. 442040 940th AE Artisan Coy. Medal roll has NF 279 and then Lab Co 442640. War and Victory medals. 1911 in 15 New Rows N. Peter Herbert 31 married 9 years, 4 kids, 2 alive married to Margaret Davison (Hall) 28 years, kids Grace 9 Cornelius 6. Peter b Sedgefield but the rest b Wash. Father in law and binlaw living with them. Peter d Jan 1955.
Thomas Patterson Faulds 16 New Rows N. 35861 Army Veterinary Corps. Pension record has resident Kircaldy, discharged16/9/18. SE35861. Pension ledger says alias Paterson and gives address as 3 May Court. Kirkcaldy. Defective vision aggravated by service. Pension began 17/9/18. Notations went on until 1925.
Alfred Stephenson 54870 Gunner RGA. 16 New Rows N. 57th or 19th Siege Batt RGA. War and Victory medals returned on 7/7/23. 23 years old and a miner when he joined RGA 23/11/14 at W Hartlepool. Discharged to same address in Feb 1919. Born 1871, qualified as signaller. In 1911 at New Rows N with father John 54, m 34 yrs, 8 kids, 6 alive and Margaret Hancock Stephenson 52 ( they were born Sunderland and Gateshead) and siblings JWR 27 (killed 19/7/17), Hannah Faulds daughter, 25, married 4 yrs, 3 kids, Thomas 22, Alfred 19, Jane 13, John Robert Faulds 3. Jonathan Stephenson Faulds and Hannah Prince Faulds 10m. Hannah and Thos b Wallsend and rest at Washington. Hannah m Thos Faulds at CLS Oct-Dec 1906.
John Henry Allen 26 New Rows N. 96380 3rd DLI. In 1911 John Henry Green 55 widower from Norfolk living with Sister Sarah Ann, widow, 51 also Norfolk and John Henry Allen, nephew, 19, shifter from Cromer at 29 New Rows N. Father Gilbert and mother Sarah Ann. He was b 25/4/91 died 1977 No service info under that number
Matthew Watson 34 New Rows N. Grenadier Gds 32224. 1st GG, War and Victory medals. 1891 Census at Walker’s Bldngs with Mother Rebecca, widow, 35, Mathew 13, Ann 11, Rebecca 6, Charles 6m. Matthew was a driver at the pit. All b Wash. Father John d 1889, mother maiden name Vinsome d 1905. Can’t find him after 1891 Census
Edward Todd Jr 36 New Rows N. 750319 RFA Gunner 1555 or 750519, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 36 New Rows N with dad Edward 44, married 21 yrs, 8 kids, 5 alive and mother Harriet 40. Siblings Eliz 21, Emma 19, Joseph, 15, Edward was 14 and Sydney 1. All b Washington, except mam b Suffolk. Mother Harriet Eliz (Marjoram). Edward married Eliz Tait. Ed born 21/2/97 died 25/3/49. Child Robt Tait
Edwin John Smith 38 New Rows S. Driver 59452 RHA. In 1911 at 38 New Rows S. Henry 42 and Eliz 46, married 19 years and 5 kids. He from Wednesbury and she from Gloucester. Kids all b Wash were Edwin 19 putter, Clara 17, Eliz 14, Emily 12 (both day girl servants) and Henry 7. To France 8/7/15. War Victory and 15 Star and wounded. Discharged PU (pyrexia of unknown origin, ie trench fever) 12/2/19. From Silver War Badge we get Edwin John, enlisted 17/11/14, Z Bty RHA. Pension says b 1891 and two addresses given as 16 Glen Tce and 11 Gray’s Bldings, Wash Village. Synovitis right knee, aggravated by service. In 1921 5% disabled and got 7/6d for 52 weeks plus grant of £10. From 13/12/21 40% and up to 16/- and then down to 5% and 8/6d including wife for 52 weeks, plus gratuity of £10
Thomas McDermott 42 New Rows S. 13954 8th Yks. To France 26/9/15. War and Victory medals and 15 Star. Discharged 3/2/19 (Cpl) on same page for medals as Joseph Humble, Harry and Geo Chilvers (near numbers). 1911 at 10 Old Rows with Edward, his dad, who was 42 married 21 years and 4 kids with Ellen 39, Thomas 18, John 17, Catherine 15 and Francis 3m. Dad b Wash and rest either Us/Wash. Edward was killed 5/1/17
William Fowler 43 New Rows N. 139117, 3 Air Mechanic, 28 RBS, RAF. Born 1889, discharged 13/2/19 Pension Wife Barbara, gives his address as 10 Oak St, married, gunshot wounds head, leg, arm, 20% disability so he was awarded 8/- per week and his wife 5/11d until 31/7/23. Enlisted 2/1/15.
Thomas Nevins 342481 Sapper RE. 46 New Rows S. Enlisted 25/2/18 and discharged 14/12/18 having served in Inland Waterways and Dock Companies In 1911 at 48 Rosamund St, Hull, pro footballer aged 24 b Usworth and living as boarder with Lancelot Foy and family. 1901 at 14 Old Row as relative of Cuthbert Bell, Census says he was b CLS.
Thomas (Tommy) Nevins
B. Washington, Co. Durham 1886. Died 1950.Played: Washington Athletic and:
1907 – 1913 Hull City - 130 appearances Also - Blyth Spartans and West Stanley FC.
Albert George Affleck 1 House Tce. 203775 ¼ KOYLI. Started in NF as 16/1650. KOYLI 7005 then KOYLI 203375.War and Victory medals, To Reserve 7/7/19. Brother of Joseph Affleck (killed 1/7/16). Born Waldridge 30/11/90. In 1911 son of Joseph 60, m 35 years, 4 kids. 1 had died and Catherine (Robson) 59, and sisters Ada 30 and Kate 27. Alb G 20, a clerk confectionary worker. All at 1 House Tce. Albert married Miriam Messenger in 1921 and d June 1967
John (Patrick) Noble 33 New Rows S. 20771 2nd NF. Medal card has John P Noble, enlisted 1/5/15 and discharged 2/12/19 with War&Victory medals and 15 Star. Depot for NF. First in 8th NF and then 2nd. 1911 has them at 3 House Tce, Joseph 35 m to Eliz (Mulholland) 14 years with 4 kids all alive – John Patrick 13, Jos Wm 10, Fred 8 and James Edward 5. Joseph b Edmondsley, JP at Ebchester and JE at Felling. JP married Nora Cavanaugh, child Winifred, died at Washington 1955.
Robert Wm Gibson 35 New Rows S. 13994 Sgt 8th Yorkshires. Discharged 8/2/19. MM, War & Victory medals and 1915 Star. Went abroad 27/8/15. In 1911 at 35 New Rows S. Mary Jane 47, widow, m 26 yrs 9 kids 8 alive. Geo Thos 24, Dorothy Jane Tate (dau m 2 yrs 2 kids 1 died) Robt Wm 15 pony driver b Sacriston, Sarah Hannah 12, Mary Ellen 10, Joseph 5 and John 3. Sarah b N Hylton all others at Washington.
Walter Dixon 38 New Rows S. Pte North Hussars. 1583 Nd Hussars then Corps of Hussars,270714. War and Victory medals. Demobbed 24/1/19. 1911 Census has John Walter Dixon living at 5 Middlefield Row but no certainty that this is the right man.
Ralph Jeffrey 42 N Rows S. 14493 East Yks. 1901 Ralph was 10 and living at 44 New Rows with father Thomas b Bothal 37, and mother Catherine 36 b Wash and all kids b Wash - Jane 12, Ralph 10, Thomas 8, William 6, Norman 4, Bertha M 1. In 1911 Ralph living as Boarder aged 20 at 16 Richardson Tce with Catherine Jeffrey 1m and Edith Jeffrey 25, his wife. Married less than a year. Edith was dau of Sarah and Ed Hughes who were head and wife at 16 Richardson Tce. To France 7/10/15 and disch 1919. 8th EY then 7th then ¼ E Yks. Awarded War, Victory and 15 Star. Pension says 18 Council Tce, disch 20/7/19 synovitis and also GSW left hand 20% disability so he got 8/- per week and 3/6 for wife and then 14% and total 9/6d per week.
Edward Robson 44 N Rows S, Pte 24551 1st NF. War and Victory medals – card says Mrs M Robson applied for medals 6/11/27. Address 9 Shafto Tce. In 1911 at 2 Coxon’s Row. Father James, 39 and Jane 38 with William 18, Jane 16, Henry 14, Matilda 12 Mary A 10, Margaret 8, Edward 5, Thomas 2. Also living there were fatherinlaw William Callan and brother of Head Thomas Ditchburn 21. Everyone b Usworth except William Callan - from Whitehaven.
John Lloyd Jr 46 New Rows S. 21653 RFA. In 1911 at 23 Coxon’s Row, Thos and Susanna Lloyd both b Monkwearmouth, both 47, married 19 yrs and 8 kids, 7 alive. William 23 son by 1st marriage then Thos 17, Jesse 15, Edith 10, Charles 8, John 6, Alfred 4 and Edward 2. All kids b Usworth. However, John Lloyd 21653 was abroad from 24/7/15, at which point he’d have been only 10 years old so probably not this John Lloyd. He was awarded Star War and Victory medals. Possibly 138 Bde, and wounded – Silver War Badge. Discharged Pyrexia Unknown cause, (trench feet) 19/12/18. Pension says 22 Emmerson Tce, b 1887 neurasthenia. Pension began 20/12/18, at 12/- per week + 3/- for wife then down to 8/- and 2/-. Need some help with this one. Anyone know who John Lloyd is?
Thomas Ditchburn 20300 RFA. 5 New Rows N. Pte R Irish Fus (see Ed Robson) 9th RIF. France 12/11/15, War & Victory, 1915 Star. Discharged 14/12/18. In 1911 at 2 Coxon’s Row. Father James Robson 39 and Jane 38 with William 18, Jane 16, Henry 14, Matilda 12 Mary A 10, Margaret 8, Edward 5, Thomas 2. Also living there were fatherinlaw William Callan and brother of Head Thomas Ditchburn 21. Everyone b Usworth except William Callan - from Whitehaven.
Bernard Murray 11 New Rows N. 460 AM RFC. Medal roll says 26/460 NF. In 1891 at Little Usworth - Bernard Murray 50 and wife Alice, both born Dundalk with Mary 16 b Dundalk and Bernard 14, Ann 12, Rose 10, Michael 8, Ellen 6 and Edward 3. Ann and Bernard b Dundalk then Rose in S’land and last 3 at Us. He may have been in Cassop 1911 but couple of siblings died in Wash in 1914 and 1916.
Peter Herbert Neal 15 New Rows N. 442040 940th AE Artisan Coy. Medal roll has NF 279 and then Lab Co 442640. War and Victory medals. 1911 in 15 New Rows N. Peter Herbert 31 married 9 years, 4 kids, 2 alive married to Margaret Davison (Hall) 28 years, kids Grace 9 Cornelius 6. Peter b Sedgefield but the rest b Wash. Father in law and binlaw living with them. Peter d Jan 1955.
Thomas Patterson Faulds 16 New Rows N. 35861 Army Veterinary Corps. Pension record has resident Kircaldy, discharged16/9/18. SE35861. Pension ledger says alias Paterson and gives address as 3 May Court. Kirkcaldy. Defective vision aggravated by service. Pension began 17/9/18. Notations went on until 1925.
Alfred Stephenson 54870 Gunner RGA. 16 New Rows N. 57th or 19th Siege Batt RGA. War and Victory medals returned on 7/7/23. 23 years old and a miner when he joined RGA 23/11/14 at W Hartlepool. Discharged to same address in Feb 1919. Born 1871, qualified as signaller. In 1911 at New Rows N with father John 54, m 34 yrs, 8 kids, 6 alive and Margaret Hancock Stephenson 52 ( they were born Sunderland and Gateshead) and siblings JWR 27 (killed 19/7/17), Hannah Faulds daughter, 25, married 4 yrs, 3 kids, Thomas 22, Alfred 19, Jane 13, John Robert Faulds 3. Jonathan Stephenson Faulds and Hannah Prince Faulds 10m. Hannah and Thos b Wallsend and rest at Washington. Hannah m Thos Faulds at CLS Oct-Dec 1906.
John Henry Allen 26 New Rows N. 96380 3rd DLI. In 1911 John Henry Green 55 widower from Norfolk living with Sister Sarah Ann, widow, 51 also Norfolk and John Henry Allen, nephew, 19, shifter from Cromer at 29 New Rows N. Father Gilbert and mother Sarah Ann. He was b 25/4/91 died 1977 No service info under that number
Matthew Watson 34 New Rows N. Grenadier Gds 32224. 1st GG, War and Victory medals. 1891 Census at Walker’s Bldngs with Mother Rebecca, widow, 35, Mathew 13, Ann 11, Rebecca 6, Charles 6m. Matthew was a driver at the pit. All b Wash. Father John d 1889, mother maiden name Vinsome d 1905. Can’t find him after 1891 Census
Edward Todd Jr 36 New Rows N. 750319 RFA Gunner 1555 or 750519, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 36 New Rows N with dad Edward 44, married 21 yrs, 8 kids, 5 alive and mother Harriet 40. Siblings Eliz 21, Emma 19, Joseph, 15, Edward was 14 and Sydney 1. All b Washington, except mam b Suffolk. Mother Harriet Eliz (Marjoram). Edward married Eliz Tait. Ed born 21/2/97 died 25/3/49. Child Robt Tait
Edwin John Smith 38 New Rows S. Driver 59452 RHA. In 1911 at 38 New Rows S. Henry 42 and Eliz 46, married 19 years and 5 kids. He from Wednesbury and she from Gloucester. Kids all b Wash were Edwin 19 putter, Clara 17, Eliz 14, Emily 12 (both day girl servants) and Henry 7. To France 8/7/15. War Victory and 15 Star and wounded. Discharged PU (pyrexia of unknown origin, ie trench fever) 12/2/19. From Silver War Badge we get Edwin John, enlisted 17/11/14, Z Bty RHA. Pension says b 1891 and two addresses given as 16 Glen Tce and 11 Gray’s Bldings, Wash Village. Synovitis right knee, aggravated by service. In 1921 5% disabled and got 7/6d for 52 weeks plus grant of £10. From 13/12/21 40% and up to 16/- and then down to 5% and 8/6d including wife for 52 weeks, plus gratuity of £10
Thomas McDermott 42 New Rows S. 13954 8th Yks. To France 26/9/15. War and Victory medals and 15 Star. Discharged 3/2/19 (Cpl) on same page for medals as Joseph Humble, Harry and Geo Chilvers (near numbers). 1911 at 10 Old Rows with Edward, his dad, who was 42 married 21 years and 4 kids with Ellen 39, Thomas 18, John 17, Catherine 15 and Francis 3m. Dad b Wash and rest either Us/Wash. Edward was killed 5/1/17
William Fowler 43 New Rows N. 139117, 3 Air Mechanic, 28 RBS, RAF. Born 1889, discharged 13/2/19 Pension Wife Barbara, gives his address as 10 Oak St, married, gunshot wounds head, leg, arm, 20% disability so he was awarded 8/- per week and his wife 5/11d until 31/7/23. Enlisted 2/1/15.
Thomas Nevins 342481 Sapper RE. 46 New Rows S. Enlisted 25/2/18 and discharged 14/12/18 having served in Inland Waterways and Dock Companies In 1911 at 48 Rosamund St, Hull, pro footballer aged 24 b Usworth and living as boarder with Lancelot Foy and family. 1901 at 14 Old Row as relative of Cuthbert Bell, Census says he was b CLS.
Thomas (Tommy) Nevins
B. Washington, Co. Durham 1886. Died 1950.Played: Washington Athletic and:
1907 – 1913 Hull City - 130 appearances Also - Blyth Spartans and West Stanley FC.
Albert George Affleck 1 House Tce. 203775 ¼ KOYLI. Started in NF as 16/1650. KOYLI 7005 then KOYLI 203375.War and Victory medals, To Reserve 7/7/19. Brother of Joseph Affleck (killed 1/7/16). Born Waldridge 30/11/90. In 1911 son of Joseph 60, m 35 years, 4 kids. 1 had died and Catherine (Robson) 59, and sisters Ada 30 and Kate 27. Alb G 20, a clerk confectionary worker. All at 1 House Tce. Albert married Miriam Messenger in 1921 and d June 1967
George Docherty 6 House Tce 1311. Sgt NF. 24/1311 Pension Enlisted 19/12/14. Silver War Badge. Discharged 31/3/19. War and Victory medals. 1911 at 14 Hodgson Tce, Usworth Stn Rd. Head 26 m 3yrs, 2 kids, Margaret 25 b Wigan, Peter 2 and Annie 1 b Usworth. Father Matthew, mother Hannah Bell Husband and wife Ann Campbell Embleton. B Oct 1889 Gateshead (Wardley) and d June 1961.
Jonathan Ward 51894, Cpl, 1st N Staffs. 7 House Tce. 1911 Elementary Schoolteacher, 32 b Iveston and m to Phoebe (Symington) 30, b Consett, for less than a year. His father William and mother Caroline Postle he was born Oct 1878 and died 22/12/51 at Ingleton Durham. Disch 15/2/19 Pension address Catchgate School House Annfield Plain. Can’t find medal cards under that number or N Staffs. Ledger card but no extra info
Robert Pestell was killed 23/10/18. In 1901 the Census listed Walter Pestell (44) and his wife Jane (44) at 12, The Square, Usworth. Their children were Edward (19), George (16), Robert (13), William (11), Jane (9) and Isabella (4). Mr Pestell was a deputy overman, Edward and George were putters and Robert was a lamp cleaner. Apart from Mr Pestell, born in Norfolk, everyone was born in Usworth. By 1911 Robert had married Mary Jane (21, nee Carter) and their children were Ellen Gordon (2) and Ann Whitfield (1). They were living in 2 rooms at 34, Douglas Terrace. Robert was working at the pit for the Johnasson Gordon Company as a stone miner. In February 1914 Jane Pestell was baptised at Holy Trinity, Usworth and in August 1917 her brother, James Carter Pestell, was christened. The 1914 electoral roll listed Robert Pestell at 34, Douglas Terrace.
Robert Henry Turnbull 13 House Tce, 66568 Gnr RFA. 14 Star and War and Victory medals. PoW. Abroad 19/8/14. Clasp and roses issued 8/9/28. Later at 63 Howard St Hartlepool. 1911 at Manor View East – James, 41, m 21 yrs, 6 kids 5 alive and Sarah E 40 with Robt Hy 18, Charlotte I 11, Florence M 8 and Percy Matthew 5. Births at Gt Us, S Hetton, New Wash, High Us, High Us, New Wash. Robert H a Stoneman like his dad. He m Eleanor Maud Daggett at Hartlepool in 1920
Martin Jordan 12351 Border Regiment at 16 House Tce. 1911 at 12 Square, Usworth. William 56, m 21yrs, 6 kids and Mary 46 with Annie 20, Thomas 19, Martin 15 and Agnes 14. Born at Kirk Greig Scotland, Walsall, Birtley Birtley Us Us. Dad a deputy overman and Thomas a shifter, Martin a driver. Cpl disch 21/3/19. To France 24/7/15 15 Star and W/Victory medals. 7th Borders then 1/5th.
Thomas Jordan at 16 House Tce – (see above) 6372 RAMC. To France 25/8/14 and also 5 Suffolk Reg 61842. War & Victory medals and 14 Star.
John George Walker 23496 R Inniskilling Fusiliers at 18 House Tce. War and Victory medals. Later RE WR/43789. He was 23 when enlisted, living at 25 Oxclose St, married Apr-Jun 1915 at CLS, enlisted 27/5/15. Married to Margaret Robson. Pension of 8/3d per week for 52 weeks from 21/9/18. Leave in May 1918 to 13 Biddick Tce. Worked in RE Transportation.
Ernest Dunn 1 Richardson Tce, 140219 Sapper RE. War and Victory medals. 1911 at 1 Richardson Tce. John 45 and Mary J 42, m 20yrs, and 6 kids, born Corsenside Nd and Lowick Nd. Kids Ernest 20, Hannah 18, George 16, Andrew S 11, John 6 and Matthew H 3 and FinLaw Andrew Smith 65. Matthew b Washington and the rest at Corsenside. Ernest was an apprentice joiner and George also. Ernest died 1954 N/Cle and left £211.
George Dunn 1 Richardson Tce, 756087 Gunner RFA. See above for family. SR - enlisted 31/5/15 posted to 251 Bde. Discharged in June 1919. To France 15/4/16. War and Victory medals. See above for family info
Mark Thompson 5 Richardson Tce, 74266 DLI 3rd. Born 21/10 1894 at Speculation Place. 1911 at 23 Havannah Tce – full details on Ancestry. Father Thomas, widower 44, had 13 kids 10 alive. Born Kilburn Yks. Mark was 16, a landing lad. 9 siblings listed. Kids all b Bewick Main, Wash or Us. Mark married Eliz Robinson 1/1/18. He died Nov 1980. Served in 11th DLI and then 2/4 KOYLI War and Victory medals, disch 2/2/19
Thomas Robinson 5 Richardson Tce, 137342 87th TRB No service details under that number. In 1911 at 10 Richardson Tce there was a Thomas Robinson and had sister called Eliz 15 – may be him but not certain.
John George Williams 6 Richardson Tce, 386391 Sgt RAMC. No military info under this number. In 1911 at 6 Richardson Tce Joh nGeorge Williams 35, married 11 years to Mary Alice 33 and they had 3 children, 1 still alive – Ida 6. Also there were Alice Drummond, minlaw 55 and John Wm Drummond broinlaw 24. JG was a heewer b East Rainton and his wife was from Shadforth, Id a was b in Usworth and Alice at Sheriff Hill and JW at Crook.
Thos Wm Richardson 11 Richardson Tce, 263603 Gr RFA. Nothing military under that number. There were a number of Thomas Richardsons in Usworth in 1911. The only one named as Thomas Wm was at the Mount, Wrekenton aged 23, a deputy b Usworth. He was the son of John and Eleanor 59 and 54, married 32 years with 8 children, 7 still alive. Mr R was an overman. Other chidren were Mary Ann 31 a teacher, Robert 21, George 18 and Gertrude Alice 13. John was from Jarrow, his wife and Mary Ann b Eighton Banks and all others b Usworth.
John George Fletcher 13 RichardsonTce, 386340 L/Cpl RAMC. In 1911 at 8 Westgarth Tce. John Geo 35, m 10 yrs, 5 kids, 4 alive with Bessie 33, John Adams Fletcher 9, Isabella Gibson Fletch 6, Eliz 4 and Matthew Edw 1. John Geo b HLS everyone else at Us. Miner. Mother Jane Thompson and father John Fletcher. Wife Bessie Gibson. He enlisted 21/12/14 discharged 3/3/19. Silver War Badge. Pension. Disch 3/3/19 13 RichTce Malaria. Final award 6/6/22. 20% disablement = 8/- per week then from Dec 21 under 20% = 12/6d incl wife and 4 kids for 70 weeks.
William Watson 14 Richardson Tce, 107287 Driver, RFA can’t find military info under the number and 2 William Watsons in 1911 census
Robert Walmsley Jr 20 Richardson Tce, 48455/4 N Staffs Silver War Badge, War& Victory medals. Pension says b 1899. P started 31/10/18. Disabilities 1 Stammering 2 Gassing and both attributable to service. Final award 1922. - 30% = 12/- a week. Enlisted 15/5/17. Discharged 14/12/18. 1911 11 Square, Usworth Colliery - Robert 41 and Sarah 40, m 19 yrs 10 kids, he from Burnley, a deputy. James 19, Eva 17, William15, Robt 13, Ellen 11, Peter 8 John Edw 6, Eliz 4 Albert 2 and Jos Septimus 2m. James b Grange Villa and all others at Usworth.
George Bell Jr 21 Richardson Tce Ordinary Seaman. Royal Naval Division.. 1911 at 19 The Square - George 36, Ellen 33, m 14 yrs, 9 kids, 8 alive. Geo 13, Joseph 11, Cuthbert 9, Ellen Gordon 8, William 6, Isabella 4, John Watt 3, Arthur 1.
Thomas Cummings MM 57323 Co Qt Mast Sgt 84th TRB 22 Richardson Tce. A Thomas Cummings won MM but in DLI. Can’t find Thomas or Wm Marshall in census or other military info.
Wm Marshall Cummings 22 Richardson Tce, 53154 OS RNB, 1 GG
George Adam Brown 23 Richardson Tce, 23590 L/Cpl 6th S Staffs. Army has Adam George Brown 25390, enlisted 3/12/15 and discharged 12/12/18 for wounds, aged 25, served overseas 1/6th S Staffs War and Victory medals. Pension ledger has Adam George b 1893, living at 23 Richardson Tce suffering gas poisoning and shell shock, married, 6-14% disability so 8/6d per week for 70 weeks rising (though still 6-14%) to 10/6d per week from July 1922.
Jonathan Ward 51894, Cpl, 1st N Staffs. 7 House Tce. 1911 Elementary Schoolteacher, 32 b Iveston and m to Phoebe (Symington) 30, b Consett, for less than a year. His father William and mother Caroline Postle he was born Oct 1878 and died 22/12/51 at Ingleton Durham. Disch 15/2/19 Pension address Catchgate School House Annfield Plain. Can’t find medal cards under that number or N Staffs. Ledger card but no extra info
Robert Pestell was killed 23/10/18. In 1901 the Census listed Walter Pestell (44) and his wife Jane (44) at 12, The Square, Usworth. Their children were Edward (19), George (16), Robert (13), William (11), Jane (9) and Isabella (4). Mr Pestell was a deputy overman, Edward and George were putters and Robert was a lamp cleaner. Apart from Mr Pestell, born in Norfolk, everyone was born in Usworth. By 1911 Robert had married Mary Jane (21, nee Carter) and their children were Ellen Gordon (2) and Ann Whitfield (1). They were living in 2 rooms at 34, Douglas Terrace. Robert was working at the pit for the Johnasson Gordon Company as a stone miner. In February 1914 Jane Pestell was baptised at Holy Trinity, Usworth and in August 1917 her brother, James Carter Pestell, was christened. The 1914 electoral roll listed Robert Pestell at 34, Douglas Terrace.
Robert Henry Turnbull 13 House Tce, 66568 Gnr RFA. 14 Star and War and Victory medals. PoW. Abroad 19/8/14. Clasp and roses issued 8/9/28. Later at 63 Howard St Hartlepool. 1911 at Manor View East – James, 41, m 21 yrs, 6 kids 5 alive and Sarah E 40 with Robt Hy 18, Charlotte I 11, Florence M 8 and Percy Matthew 5. Births at Gt Us, S Hetton, New Wash, High Us, High Us, New Wash. Robert H a Stoneman like his dad. He m Eleanor Maud Daggett at Hartlepool in 1920
Martin Jordan 12351 Border Regiment at 16 House Tce. 1911 at 12 Square, Usworth. William 56, m 21yrs, 6 kids and Mary 46 with Annie 20, Thomas 19, Martin 15 and Agnes 14. Born at Kirk Greig Scotland, Walsall, Birtley Birtley Us Us. Dad a deputy overman and Thomas a shifter, Martin a driver. Cpl disch 21/3/19. To France 24/7/15 15 Star and W/Victory medals. 7th Borders then 1/5th.
Thomas Jordan at 16 House Tce – (see above) 6372 RAMC. To France 25/8/14 and also 5 Suffolk Reg 61842. War & Victory medals and 14 Star.
John George Walker 23496 R Inniskilling Fusiliers at 18 House Tce. War and Victory medals. Later RE WR/43789. He was 23 when enlisted, living at 25 Oxclose St, married Apr-Jun 1915 at CLS, enlisted 27/5/15. Married to Margaret Robson. Pension of 8/3d per week for 52 weeks from 21/9/18. Leave in May 1918 to 13 Biddick Tce. Worked in RE Transportation.
Ernest Dunn 1 Richardson Tce, 140219 Sapper RE. War and Victory medals. 1911 at 1 Richardson Tce. John 45 and Mary J 42, m 20yrs, and 6 kids, born Corsenside Nd and Lowick Nd. Kids Ernest 20, Hannah 18, George 16, Andrew S 11, John 6 and Matthew H 3 and FinLaw Andrew Smith 65. Matthew b Washington and the rest at Corsenside. Ernest was an apprentice joiner and George also. Ernest died 1954 N/Cle and left £211.
George Dunn 1 Richardson Tce, 756087 Gunner RFA. See above for family. SR - enlisted 31/5/15 posted to 251 Bde. Discharged in June 1919. To France 15/4/16. War and Victory medals. See above for family info
Mark Thompson 5 Richardson Tce, 74266 DLI 3rd. Born 21/10 1894 at Speculation Place. 1911 at 23 Havannah Tce – full details on Ancestry. Father Thomas, widower 44, had 13 kids 10 alive. Born Kilburn Yks. Mark was 16, a landing lad. 9 siblings listed. Kids all b Bewick Main, Wash or Us. Mark married Eliz Robinson 1/1/18. He died Nov 1980. Served in 11th DLI and then 2/4 KOYLI War and Victory medals, disch 2/2/19
Thomas Robinson 5 Richardson Tce, 137342 87th TRB No service details under that number. In 1911 at 10 Richardson Tce there was a Thomas Robinson and had sister called Eliz 15 – may be him but not certain.
John George Williams 6 Richardson Tce, 386391 Sgt RAMC. No military info under this number. In 1911 at 6 Richardson Tce Joh nGeorge Williams 35, married 11 years to Mary Alice 33 and they had 3 children, 1 still alive – Ida 6. Also there were Alice Drummond, minlaw 55 and John Wm Drummond broinlaw 24. JG was a heewer b East Rainton and his wife was from Shadforth, Id a was b in Usworth and Alice at Sheriff Hill and JW at Crook.
Thos Wm Richardson 11 Richardson Tce, 263603 Gr RFA. Nothing military under that number. There were a number of Thomas Richardsons in Usworth in 1911. The only one named as Thomas Wm was at the Mount, Wrekenton aged 23, a deputy b Usworth. He was the son of John and Eleanor 59 and 54, married 32 years with 8 children, 7 still alive. Mr R was an overman. Other chidren were Mary Ann 31 a teacher, Robert 21, George 18 and Gertrude Alice 13. John was from Jarrow, his wife and Mary Ann b Eighton Banks and all others b Usworth.
John George Fletcher 13 RichardsonTce, 386340 L/Cpl RAMC. In 1911 at 8 Westgarth Tce. John Geo 35, m 10 yrs, 5 kids, 4 alive with Bessie 33, John Adams Fletcher 9, Isabella Gibson Fletch 6, Eliz 4 and Matthew Edw 1. John Geo b HLS everyone else at Us. Miner. Mother Jane Thompson and father John Fletcher. Wife Bessie Gibson. He enlisted 21/12/14 discharged 3/3/19. Silver War Badge. Pension. Disch 3/3/19 13 RichTce Malaria. Final award 6/6/22. 20% disablement = 8/- per week then from Dec 21 under 20% = 12/6d incl wife and 4 kids for 70 weeks.
William Watson 14 Richardson Tce, 107287 Driver, RFA can’t find military info under the number and 2 William Watsons in 1911 census
Robert Walmsley Jr 20 Richardson Tce, 48455/4 N Staffs Silver War Badge, War& Victory medals. Pension says b 1899. P started 31/10/18. Disabilities 1 Stammering 2 Gassing and both attributable to service. Final award 1922. - 30% = 12/- a week. Enlisted 15/5/17. Discharged 14/12/18. 1911 11 Square, Usworth Colliery - Robert 41 and Sarah 40, m 19 yrs 10 kids, he from Burnley, a deputy. James 19, Eva 17, William15, Robt 13, Ellen 11, Peter 8 John Edw 6, Eliz 4 Albert 2 and Jos Septimus 2m. James b Grange Villa and all others at Usworth.
George Bell Jr 21 Richardson Tce Ordinary Seaman. Royal Naval Division.. 1911 at 19 The Square - George 36, Ellen 33, m 14 yrs, 9 kids, 8 alive. Geo 13, Joseph 11, Cuthbert 9, Ellen Gordon 8, William 6, Isabella 4, John Watt 3, Arthur 1.
Thomas Cummings MM 57323 Co Qt Mast Sgt 84th TRB 22 Richardson Tce. A Thomas Cummings won MM but in DLI. Can’t find Thomas or Wm Marshall in census or other military info.
Wm Marshall Cummings 22 Richardson Tce, 53154 OS RNB, 1 GG
George Adam Brown 23 Richardson Tce, 23590 L/Cpl 6th S Staffs. Army has Adam George Brown 25390, enlisted 3/12/15 and discharged 12/12/18 for wounds, aged 25, served overseas 1/6th S Staffs War and Victory medals. Pension ledger has Adam George b 1893, living at 23 Richardson Tce suffering gas poisoning and shell shock, married, 6-14% disability so 8/6d per week for 70 weeks rising (though still 6-14%) to 10/6d per week from July 1922.
Joseph Scurfield 24 Richardson Tce. 102737 Sapper RE. In 1911 at 15 The Square - Joseph 32 b Wash married 5 yrs, 3 kids to Eliz, 37, b Maryport with Bella Bell stepd17, Grace Mary Bell stepd 14, Sarah Jane B stepd 12, John Barker Bell steps 10, Eliza Winter Scurfield dau 4, Joseph 2 and Eliz 2m. All kids b Us. It was Joe Sr who joined at 23 Rich Tce, m Eliz, a widow, married 31/3/06. Ephraim b 1913 and child (illegible in 1914). Joined N/cle (16th) Battn NF in Dec 1914, as 1323 and transferred to RE 14/6/15. Tunneller’s mate. Disch Jan 1919. War and Victory medals and 15 Star (to France 20/6/15). Pension Ledger has him at 27 Richardson Tce suffering Myalgia, aggravated by service, 10% disability and 3/6d per week + 4/- for wife until 24/3/21. SR says 23 Richardson Tce, aged 36, miner, married to Eliz Bell (widow) on 31/3/06 and children Eliza Winter b 1/9/06, Joseph b 28/8/09, Eliz b 9/2/11 and Ephraim 15/12/13. Transferred to RE 14/6/15 and to France 19/9/15 (not what medal card says). To hospital in Cheshire 4/10/18.
Edward Prudhoe 26 Richardson Tce 13866 (2nd) E Yks. To France 28/4/15. Pension 26 Richardson Tce, malaria, final award 13/7/22. 30% 12/- and then by 13/4/21 14% = 9/6d for 70 weeks..War/Victory medals and 15 Star. In 1911 at 45 New Rows South, Joseph and Isabella (Ainsley) 61 and 54, m 32 yrs, and 8 kids, only Richard and John at home, both b Waggon Row Washington. Edward and Margaret Ann are listed but crossed out. Edward had married Isabella Ainsley in 1907 and had Isabella 2. Also living with them at 2 Village Lane was Jane Ainsley 17 Sisinlaw. All b Washington. Ed a hewer, d 1961. Ed b 1/12/79
James Matthews 30 Richardson Tce 21528 Gunner then L/Bombardier, Battery C 91 Bde 20/5/15 to France - War/Victory, Star and MM. In 1911 3 James Matthews, 2 of them in Douglas Tce.
Watt John 32 Richardson Tce, 470962 Shoeingsmith RE. In 1911 Mary Ann (Gordon) Watt widow, with son John 20 and Mary Jane 13 at 8 The Square, Us Coll. Father was John George. John d June 1968. Joined RE from 32 Richardson Tce in May 1915, to France 11/8/16 War and Victory medals
Edward Prudhoe (again) - nothing noted neither address nor service
Joseph Harwood 2 Wood Tce, 100284 DLI 3rd. In 1911 at New Rd, Us. William 48 and Mary 44, b Sunnybrow and Bp Auckland, m 24 yrs, 9 kids 7 alive. Laurence 21, Kathrina 17, Joseph 15 Pit Bank Labourer b BA, Thos 11, Francis 9, Leon 2 and Geo Clark boarder 20. Joe attested 22/4/16 and then form dated 22/5/18 Pension Record – disch in June for deafness. Silver War Badge 2/12/18. Attested 22/2/16, mobilised 2/5/18, discharged 12/8/18
William Wood Hall 6 Wood Tce. 96397 RAMC. In 1911 at 13 Richardson Tce - William Fullerton, Head, 28, m 7 yrs, 3 kids and wife Barbara Ann 26 and Norman 6, Eliz Wood Hall Fullerton 5, Kath Wood Hall Fullerton 5, Wm Wood Hall Fullerton 3 and Eliz Wood Hall Minlaw 63 widow and Wm Wood Hall, 21, Bro inlaw. Eliz b Willington and all others Wash. Father was John Smith Hall b Lancs. Can’t find him in RAMC or via his number
William Davis 8 Wood Tce. 75223 RAMC. War and Victory medals – SR 27/10/15, enlisted at 8 Wood Tce, 20 yrs old, very little of it legible. In 1911 at 8 Wood Tce, James 46 m, 13 kids 12 alive, but seems wife had died, he was from Lanarkshire and second wife Annie 34, m 2 yrs 1 child. Kids were John 20, Isabella 18, Wm 16 coal miner at shaft, Mary 13, George 11, Robert 9 James Blakeburn stepson 9, Annie Blakeburn stepdau 7, Rachel Davis 5 and Hilda 1.
Thomas Hopkins 10 Wood Tce 352050 Pioneer RE. War and Victory medals (see below for family info)
William Hopkins 10 Wood Tce. 352051 Pioneer RE. War and Victory medals. 1911 at 10 Wood Tce. Henry 53 m, 22 years, 8 kids, 4 alive (says 2 died - which doesn’t add up) Sarah Ann 44 – he a council roadman, both from Gloucester, Wm 14 b Glouc, Thomas 12 b Gloucester Pillwell, Richard 9, Sara 7, James Huntly Boarder 75 widower, Thos Short boarder 35 widower. Wm a miner.
William Grundy 16 Wood Tce. 266105 Sgt 149 Lab Coy. In 1911 at 23 Gladstone Tce. Wm 34, b Heworth m 12 yrs, 6 kids, 5 alive and wife Eliza Maud 32 b Elswick and kids John 11, Louisa Maud, Charles 8 Emily 3, William 1 and Isabella Mother 81 widow. Kids b Bensham, Bensham, Bensham, Us, Us. Mother feebleminded. War and Victory medals 266105 NF. 515948 Lab Battalion and Silver War Badge.
John Morgan Jr 1 Viola St. 80060 Driver RFA, D Batt 104 Bde MM and Bar. To France 14/3/15 so War Victory medals and 15 Star. 1911 at 4 Grange Bldng Heworth. John 35, m 14 yrs, 7 kids, 5 alive and Isabella 34, John 15, Lydia 13, Ann 9, George 7, Mary Isabella 1 and Mary Temple visitor and widow 57. Births at Us Us Us, Wash, Wash, Us Us and Windy Nook.
Jonathan Simpson 7 Viola St. 040904 Driver ASC, War&Victory medals and 15 Star. 2/9/15 to France. Discharged Jan 1919. Born Torpenhow Cumberland 9/10/79 and by 1891 living in Usworth. In 1911 he was at 57 Cooperative Tce with wife Henrietta (Ritson) married 10 years, 5 children – William 9, Hilda 7, Joseph 5, Isaac 2 and Robert 9 months. All apart from Jon were born Washington. Jon was a hewer. Jonathan was born 1913 and Christoper in 1924. Jonathan Sr died in 1946.
John Savage 9 Viola St.75227 RAMC War&Victory medals Pension says b 1892. Claim rejected. In 1911 he was at 25 The Square. Nicolas 50, married to Frances 48 (23 years 7 children, 5 still alive) with Nicholas 21, John 19, a putter, Jane 12, Thomas 9 and William 5. Parents from W Rainton and CoxLodge and two oldest b Seaham Colliery. Youngest three born Washington.
Henry McCourt 13 Viola St. 39939 Cheshire Regiment. Pension b 1893, 6 Albert Tce. Discharged 24/12/18, GSW Right leg. Lump sum of £20 paid 20/8/21. Disability of 6 to 14% weekly 7/6d. Silver War Badge. Enlisted 2/12/14 Discharged Dec 1918. 35th Division Cyclist Corps, then 15 Chesh then 10 Chesh, War&Victory medals, did serve overseas. In 1911 at 27 The Square - John McCourt 53, married to Agnes (Stewart) 50, (for 29 years 6 kids, 4 still alive) William 21, Henry Edward 18 Agnes 13. Mr McCourt b Belfast and Mrs Mc in Dalkeith. Kids b Trimdon, Heworth and Usworth. Henry was a labouring mason. Henry died in Washington 5/5/56.
William Starling 15 Viola St 386390 Cpl RAMC There was a Cpl 1885. No military info under that number, no William Starling in RAMC by that number. Nor can I find him in the Census 1911.
George Connor 16 Viola St. 78846 2nd DLI. George Robert Smith Connor. War and Victory medals. Enlisted 5/12/16. Discharged 5/12/19 Pension says Disch 5/4/19 GRS Connor, Single at 16 Viola St and then 3 Albert Cottages Springwell. GSW leg. Final award 27/3/23 but notations continue until 1931. 40% disab = 16/- per week and then by 1923 down to 14% and 7/6d and final gratuity of £20 in 1923. In 1911 at 19 The Square Mary Connor (husband John had died) head aged 53, a widow m 35 years, 12 kids and 9 still alive with dau Mary Hannah Swinburn 20 (married) and Eliz 22, John Smith Connor 18, George Robert 12 and Maggie Swinburn granddaughter. Mary b Choppington and all others at Us. George married Margaret Affleck and they had a child Ina. He died 1980 at S Shields.
John Storey 4 Viola St. 7090 OS RN. Born 2/11/98. Born Morpeth died from disease J76416 Died 4/9/18 HMS Victory. Buried in Usworth Chyard. Mother Mrs Eliz Ferguson of 4 Viola St. Enlisted at Portsmouth 23/8/17, a miner. Died at RN Hosp Haslar of Aneamonia/pneumonia, was paid War Gratuity. In 1911 at Sugar Well Cottage – James Ferguson 56, widower, miner, b Bellingham with children John Storey 12, Joseph Ferguson 9, James Ferguson 3, Isabella Ferguson and Mary Gaughan housekeeper. John b Alnwick, Joseph at Felling and James and Isa in Washington.
John Whitfield 10 Viola St. 1299 24th NF and then Labour Corps for W&Victory medals. Can’t find him in 1911 Census – too many to choose from.
John Joseph McCartney 18 Viola St. 206372 Sapper RE. Started in Royal Naval Division (E) S/5060 then RE. War&Victory medals. Possibly in Richard St, S Shields in 1911 living with his brother Thomas Wm and TW’s wife. JJ b Newcastle and was 21 years old, an apprentice holder up.
Thomas Manning 9 Dorcas St. 21565 6th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Killed in action 17/10/1918, aged 29. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers "C" Coy. Grave III. C. 16, HIGHLAND CEMETERY, LE CATEAU
Native of Washington, Co. Durham. Son of Mary B. Manning, of 78, Bertram St., South Shields, and the late Peter Manning.
Soldiers Effects: the army paid to Mary, born 30/5/19 total of £23.14.5 including War Gratuity of £22
In 1891 the Manning Family at Pump Row, Usworth - Peter 45 b Ireland (he died in 1894) and Bridget 35 b Newcastle. Kids - Wm 17 b Spennymoor, John 16 b Spenny, James 15 b Spenny, Peter 13 b Shotton, Catherine 6 b Ryhope, Joseph 4 b Monkwearmouth and Thos 2 b Monkwearmouth.
By 1911 Thomas b Us Coll (sic) 22 living as a boarder at E Murton with the Abbott family.
From the Battalion War Diary - LE CATEAU 17th : Battalion attacked south of Le CATEAU at 5.20am in thick mist
CASUALTIES from 17th /18th October:
Officers: 4 killed: 1 died of wounds: 3 wounded: TOTAL 8
Other Ranks: 14 killed: 1 died of wounds: 74 wounded: 1 missing: TOTAL 90
There are 11 Other Ranks, including Thomas Manning in Highland Cemetery Le Cateau and 1 in Quietiste, 1 in Le Havre and 1 at Vis en Artois Memorial and 1 in Serain.
From the National Archives – the record of Dora Manning who joined the WAAFs, assuming this is Thomas’ sister from the address but she’s not in the 1901 Census.
DORA MANNING WO398/143/4
Born: 27/12/1894
Born Washington, Co Durham Address: 78 Bentham Street, South Shields
Single Age: 22 years 3 months Date: 05/05 1918
Previous occupation: Cook
General Questions Health: Height: 4’10”
Serious Illness/ Accident…..No Weight: 112 lbs
Absent for a month or more…..No Scalp: Nits
Fit/Fainted…..No Muscle Development: Good
Spat Blood…..No Chest: 29 ½” / 31 ½” Expansion 2”
Periods Regular…..Yes MEDICALLY FIT
Date of last period…..A week ago
Interfere with Work…..No
General Impression A
Medical history A
George Lamb 2 Vernon St. 95642 5th DLI then1/9th DLI. War&Victory medals. PR discharged 21/2/19. Posted 29/5/18 wounded GSW foot, wounded by piece of shrapnel at La Galian, sent to 3rd Stationary Hosp Rouen. There was no injury to bone but the ???tendon of toe right foot has been injured and patient cannot raise toe, wound is healed but gait is defective. 24/10/18 operation to extract shrapnel. 20% permanent disability. In France 20 days. In 1911 at 21 The Square - Peter 57 b Crook and wife Ellen b Scotland, m 35 years and 11 kids, 7 still alive. Patrick Joseph 22 b Scotland, William 20, George 15 screener, Mary Ellen 13 and James 11 – last 4 b Usworth.
Thomas Hogarth 3 Vernon St. 51280 RAMC. To France 3/6/15, disch 28/1/19 War & Victory medals and 1915 Star. In 1901 at 13 Usworth Village - Luke Wedgewood Hogarth b Glaisdale Yks, 27, married to Sarah 25 b Usworth and kids Thomas 6, Hannah 4 and Mary 1.
William Nuttall Boyd 4 Vernon St. 426240 RAMC. War and Victory medals. Born 1880. Disch 22/2/19. Pension. B 1880, living at 33 Richardson Tce. Married, pension from 5/12/19 Hernia, Passed away on 26/2/20. 20% 8/- and then 24/1/21 no grounds for further award and appeal disallowed. Silver War Badge. 25/1/15 to France. In 1911 William was at 11 Portland St Pelaw, 31 married to Alice 29 for 6 years,4 kids, 2 still alive. Alexander Abercrombie 4, Evelyn Nuttall Boyd 1 month and Martha Ann Pinder niece 14. Birthplaces were Hebburn, Wooler, Wooler, Pelaw and Hebburn. William was a colliery lamp examiner.
John Edward Lowden 12 Vernon St. Stoker RN. Born 27/1/99 in Gateshead. Miner. Joined 20/3/18. July 18 to Jan 19 on Queen Elizabeth. Paid War Gratuity. In 1911 at 23 The Square- Henry 42, married 25 years, 8 kids, 6 still alive and Margaret Ann 38. John E 13, Florence 11, Lilian 8, Thomas William 6, Henry 5, George 2, Thomas Race binlaw 20. Henry Sr b Craghead and all others in Usworth. John E would marry Rosina Varty and children Harry, Charles V and Robert + others? He died 1968.
James Robert Carter West View. 441281 ASC. In 1911 at 14 Peareth Place, Gt Usworth. Isabella 75 widow, married 45 years, 5 kids, 4 still alive, Thomas Carter her son 51, James Robert 23 her grandson, Edward Carter 17 grandson and Isabella Carter 15 grandaughter. James Robert a farm labourer b Us, like his siblings. Isabella Sr and Thomas b Northumberland.
Robert Armstrong 2 West View. 52215 Gunner RGA. War&Victory medals, Base Details. Disch 4/4/19 to Rowlands Gill. Pension 12/11/20 assessed at 20% disability and paid 8/- per week + 4/8d for wife up to 22/11/21. He was suffering from Scealicci?? and malaria SR. Enlisted from Rowlands Gill in Nov 1914, miner, married Mary Smith in Holy Trinity Us 20/3/10, children Robt 1910 and Arthur 1913. Overseas 16/1/16 to Salonica – to hosp when he returned in Jan 1919. 18th Heavy Batty or 7th Siege Batty
Andrew Smith Bush 2 West View. 276391 Sapper RE. 8 Yorks 15732, then 25 DLI 48996 then RE 276391. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 2 West View – William 66 Widower (wife Mary Jane Mills), caretaker, b Washington, Andrew 22 Blacksmith striker b Oxclose and Anne daughter 18 b Oxclose. Andrew b 18/8/87. He married Margaret Ann Mason in 1927 and died in 1960.
William Thompson 2 West View. 50011 Lincolnshire Regt. Can find no further info in military records. Several to choose from in 1911 Census.
John Joseph Lambert 6 North View 214185 Lab Bn. There was a John J Lambert, driver 1857 RE. Can’t find him in the Census.
John Noble 3 and 4 Front St. 2nd Lt C Coy DLI. In 1911 at 4 Front St – William Thomas Noble 57 m 21 years, 5 kids, born Ponteland and wife Francis Ann from York, 41. Children Lillie 20, Gertrude 19, John 16, Eva 12 and Arthur 9 and Hannah Barrasford 19 servant. Mr Noble a draper and his wife and eldest daughter assisted in the business while Gertrude was an apprentice milliner and John was a student. The girls were born at Thornley Colliery and the youngest three at Washington.
Lt John Noble MC from National Archives file.
Born at Usworth/New Washington on 28/7/94. Father a draper, lived at Prospect House. John was educated at NE County School, Barnard Castle and in Officer Training Corps 1909-11. When he joined he was a bank clerk and could not ride. Enlisted 2/9/14, his character certified by Alexander Begg (Rector of Holy Trinity Usworth) MA of Usworth. 5 ft 7 and weighed 11st 5lbs.. He had only reached rank of L/Cpl when recommended for a commission. Made temporary Lt DLI 11/7/17. To France 22/11/15 to 17/12/15. Shot in wrist, fractured radius. Father William Thomas. Released from army on 19/3/19 while serving in Italy in 12th DLI. Single. Awarded War, 1915 Star and Victory medal. No details of MC in file.
Robert Old 12 Front St. 409462 33rd Labour Coy. In 1911 at 24 Quarry Row – Thomas Old 48 marrried 22 years, 4 kids, 3 still alive, and Elizabeth 45. Children Jane 20, Mary 16 and Robert 13. Places of birth were S Shields, Easington, Earsdon, S Shields and Felling. Mr Old a stoker above ground.
Andrew Gatenby 15 Front St. 107357 Bombardier RFA. Acting Sgt. War & Victory medals Disch 3/2/19. Pension Ledger has 117 Spout Lane. He was assessed as 40% disability and paid 17/4d per week until May 1922 and then 13/- per week until 1926. In 1911 at 15 Hawthorn Tce - William Gatenby, Head married 14 years, 6 children, 5 still alive, with wife Hannah and children Andrew 13, Sarah English G 9, Ethel 8, James Colbeck G 6 and William 2. Places of birth - Whitby, Stockton and all the kids at Washington. Mr Gatenby an Insurance agent. William m Ellen Hill in 1920 and died in Tynemouth 1970.
Ralph Liddle Elliott The Elms Front St. 881698. 2nd Air Mechanic RAF. In 1911 at 19 Front St - Ralph 64, Grocer, married 41 years, 2 children with Mary 70 and Ralph Liddle E 29 Professional photographer and Eleanor Robinson, niece 46, and Mary Robinson niece 43 and Mary Hunter servant (b USA). Ralph L b New Washington. He married Ethel Maud Clark September 1918, had a child Marjorie and died in Braintree in 1976.
Liddle Bolton Elliott 18 The Elms Front St. Liddle served as Sapper 143164, 282nd Army Troops Coy, Royal Engineers. He was killed in action on 8th May 1918 and buried in Duisans Cemetery, V G 42.
Joseph Williams 24 The Elms Front St. 95616 5th DLI. Pension Record. In 1911 at 5 Carlton Tce, Springwell - Thomas and Sarah Jane Hughes from Blaydon and Willington with their kids Euphemia and Henry and Joseph Williams, a boarder aged 45, from Tyddin Village, Wales, a Stoneman at the pit.
Robert Charlton 25 The Elms Front St. 95632 5th DLI and 1/9th and then 13th. War&Victory medals. Enlisted 11/12/15. Discharged 27/2/19 Silver War Badge. Pension Ledger - final award 13/2/23. 20% disability so 8/- per week and then from Feb 1921 an extra 2/- for wife and then reassessed at 6 to14% disability and total of 8/6d per week and £20 gratuity in Feb 1923. SRecord 25 Hawthorn Tce, Enlisted 25/9/18. Miner, married, aged 26. Married Margaret Welsh Aug 1915. GSW thigh and heel 20% = 5/6d for 52 weeks. Wounded 22/10/18. To France 5/10/18. In 1911 at 2 Palmer’s Villas, Springwell - Robert Charlton 55 married 32 years and 10 children, 6 still alive, with wife Eliz 55 and children John 28, Annie 25, Robert 21, Dorothea 19 and Thomas 17. Mr Charlton a gardener and Robert a quarryman. Places of birth were Heddon, Newcastle, Gateshead, Birtley, Springwell, Spring and Spring.
James Longstaff 27 The Elms Front St. 281698 2nd Air Mechanic RAF Not under that number or RAF. Nor does he appear in 1911 census for Usworth.
William Hunter 30 The Elms Front St 2nd Lt 3rd NF. In 1901 at 8 Hawthorn Tce (Number 7 was known as The Elms) William J Hunter 53, pawnbroker, b Newcastle with wife Ann 49 b Manchester and William 13 b Washington and Charlotte 17 b Washington. Can’t find him in 1911 Census.
Henry Haskett 35 Cooperative Tce. 95646 Pte 5th DLI. In 1911 at 35 Cooperative Tce, Henry 23, hewer, married 2 years to Elizabeth 22. He from Washington and she Penshaw. Medal card has 95609, enlisted 11/12/15 - defective vision, so never went overseas. Discharged 22/2/19.
Edward Prudhoe 26 Richardson Tce 13866 (2nd) E Yks. To France 28/4/15. Pension 26 Richardson Tce, malaria, final award 13/7/22. 30% 12/- and then by 13/4/21 14% = 9/6d for 70 weeks..War/Victory medals and 15 Star. In 1911 at 45 New Rows South, Joseph and Isabella (Ainsley) 61 and 54, m 32 yrs, and 8 kids, only Richard and John at home, both b Waggon Row Washington. Edward and Margaret Ann are listed but crossed out. Edward had married Isabella Ainsley in 1907 and had Isabella 2. Also living with them at 2 Village Lane was Jane Ainsley 17 Sisinlaw. All b Washington. Ed a hewer, d 1961. Ed b 1/12/79
James Matthews 30 Richardson Tce 21528 Gunner then L/Bombardier, Battery C 91 Bde 20/5/15 to France - War/Victory, Star and MM. In 1911 3 James Matthews, 2 of them in Douglas Tce.
Watt John 32 Richardson Tce, 470962 Shoeingsmith RE. In 1911 Mary Ann (Gordon) Watt widow, with son John 20 and Mary Jane 13 at 8 The Square, Us Coll. Father was John George. John d June 1968. Joined RE from 32 Richardson Tce in May 1915, to France 11/8/16 War and Victory medals
Edward Prudhoe (again) - nothing noted neither address nor service
Joseph Harwood 2 Wood Tce, 100284 DLI 3rd. In 1911 at New Rd, Us. William 48 and Mary 44, b Sunnybrow and Bp Auckland, m 24 yrs, 9 kids 7 alive. Laurence 21, Kathrina 17, Joseph 15 Pit Bank Labourer b BA, Thos 11, Francis 9, Leon 2 and Geo Clark boarder 20. Joe attested 22/4/16 and then form dated 22/5/18 Pension Record – disch in June for deafness. Silver War Badge 2/12/18. Attested 22/2/16, mobilised 2/5/18, discharged 12/8/18
William Wood Hall 6 Wood Tce. 96397 RAMC. In 1911 at 13 Richardson Tce - William Fullerton, Head, 28, m 7 yrs, 3 kids and wife Barbara Ann 26 and Norman 6, Eliz Wood Hall Fullerton 5, Kath Wood Hall Fullerton 5, Wm Wood Hall Fullerton 3 and Eliz Wood Hall Minlaw 63 widow and Wm Wood Hall, 21, Bro inlaw. Eliz b Willington and all others Wash. Father was John Smith Hall b Lancs. Can’t find him in RAMC or via his number
William Davis 8 Wood Tce. 75223 RAMC. War and Victory medals – SR 27/10/15, enlisted at 8 Wood Tce, 20 yrs old, very little of it legible. In 1911 at 8 Wood Tce, James 46 m, 13 kids 12 alive, but seems wife had died, he was from Lanarkshire and second wife Annie 34, m 2 yrs 1 child. Kids were John 20, Isabella 18, Wm 16 coal miner at shaft, Mary 13, George 11, Robert 9 James Blakeburn stepson 9, Annie Blakeburn stepdau 7, Rachel Davis 5 and Hilda 1.
Thomas Hopkins 10 Wood Tce 352050 Pioneer RE. War and Victory medals (see below for family info)
William Hopkins 10 Wood Tce. 352051 Pioneer RE. War and Victory medals. 1911 at 10 Wood Tce. Henry 53 m, 22 years, 8 kids, 4 alive (says 2 died - which doesn’t add up) Sarah Ann 44 – he a council roadman, both from Gloucester, Wm 14 b Glouc, Thomas 12 b Gloucester Pillwell, Richard 9, Sara 7, James Huntly Boarder 75 widower, Thos Short boarder 35 widower. Wm a miner.
William Grundy 16 Wood Tce. 266105 Sgt 149 Lab Coy. In 1911 at 23 Gladstone Tce. Wm 34, b Heworth m 12 yrs, 6 kids, 5 alive and wife Eliza Maud 32 b Elswick and kids John 11, Louisa Maud, Charles 8 Emily 3, William 1 and Isabella Mother 81 widow. Kids b Bensham, Bensham, Bensham, Us, Us. Mother feebleminded. War and Victory medals 266105 NF. 515948 Lab Battalion and Silver War Badge.
John Morgan Jr 1 Viola St. 80060 Driver RFA, D Batt 104 Bde MM and Bar. To France 14/3/15 so War Victory medals and 15 Star. 1911 at 4 Grange Bldng Heworth. John 35, m 14 yrs, 7 kids, 5 alive and Isabella 34, John 15, Lydia 13, Ann 9, George 7, Mary Isabella 1 and Mary Temple visitor and widow 57. Births at Us Us Us, Wash, Wash, Us Us and Windy Nook.
Jonathan Simpson 7 Viola St. 040904 Driver ASC, War&Victory medals and 15 Star. 2/9/15 to France. Discharged Jan 1919. Born Torpenhow Cumberland 9/10/79 and by 1891 living in Usworth. In 1911 he was at 57 Cooperative Tce with wife Henrietta (Ritson) married 10 years, 5 children – William 9, Hilda 7, Joseph 5, Isaac 2 and Robert 9 months. All apart from Jon were born Washington. Jon was a hewer. Jonathan was born 1913 and Christoper in 1924. Jonathan Sr died in 1946.
John Savage 9 Viola St.75227 RAMC War&Victory medals Pension says b 1892. Claim rejected. In 1911 he was at 25 The Square. Nicolas 50, married to Frances 48 (23 years 7 children, 5 still alive) with Nicholas 21, John 19, a putter, Jane 12, Thomas 9 and William 5. Parents from W Rainton and CoxLodge and two oldest b Seaham Colliery. Youngest three born Washington.
Henry McCourt 13 Viola St. 39939 Cheshire Regiment. Pension b 1893, 6 Albert Tce. Discharged 24/12/18, GSW Right leg. Lump sum of £20 paid 20/8/21. Disability of 6 to 14% weekly 7/6d. Silver War Badge. Enlisted 2/12/14 Discharged Dec 1918. 35th Division Cyclist Corps, then 15 Chesh then 10 Chesh, War&Victory medals, did serve overseas. In 1911 at 27 The Square - John McCourt 53, married to Agnes (Stewart) 50, (for 29 years 6 kids, 4 still alive) William 21, Henry Edward 18 Agnes 13. Mr McCourt b Belfast and Mrs Mc in Dalkeith. Kids b Trimdon, Heworth and Usworth. Henry was a labouring mason. Henry died in Washington 5/5/56.
William Starling 15 Viola St 386390 Cpl RAMC There was a Cpl 1885. No military info under that number, no William Starling in RAMC by that number. Nor can I find him in the Census 1911.
George Connor 16 Viola St. 78846 2nd DLI. George Robert Smith Connor. War and Victory medals. Enlisted 5/12/16. Discharged 5/12/19 Pension says Disch 5/4/19 GRS Connor, Single at 16 Viola St and then 3 Albert Cottages Springwell. GSW leg. Final award 27/3/23 but notations continue until 1931. 40% disab = 16/- per week and then by 1923 down to 14% and 7/6d and final gratuity of £20 in 1923. In 1911 at 19 The Square Mary Connor (husband John had died) head aged 53, a widow m 35 years, 12 kids and 9 still alive with dau Mary Hannah Swinburn 20 (married) and Eliz 22, John Smith Connor 18, George Robert 12 and Maggie Swinburn granddaughter. Mary b Choppington and all others at Us. George married Margaret Affleck and they had a child Ina. He died 1980 at S Shields.
John Storey 4 Viola St. 7090 OS RN. Born 2/11/98. Born Morpeth died from disease J76416 Died 4/9/18 HMS Victory. Buried in Usworth Chyard. Mother Mrs Eliz Ferguson of 4 Viola St. Enlisted at Portsmouth 23/8/17, a miner. Died at RN Hosp Haslar of Aneamonia/pneumonia, was paid War Gratuity. In 1911 at Sugar Well Cottage – James Ferguson 56, widower, miner, b Bellingham with children John Storey 12, Joseph Ferguson 9, James Ferguson 3, Isabella Ferguson and Mary Gaughan housekeeper. John b Alnwick, Joseph at Felling and James and Isa in Washington.
John Whitfield 10 Viola St. 1299 24th NF and then Labour Corps for W&Victory medals. Can’t find him in 1911 Census – too many to choose from.
John Joseph McCartney 18 Viola St. 206372 Sapper RE. Started in Royal Naval Division (E) S/5060 then RE. War&Victory medals. Possibly in Richard St, S Shields in 1911 living with his brother Thomas Wm and TW’s wife. JJ b Newcastle and was 21 years old, an apprentice holder up.
Thomas Manning 9 Dorcas St. 21565 6th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Killed in action 17/10/1918, aged 29. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers "C" Coy. Grave III. C. 16, HIGHLAND CEMETERY, LE CATEAU
Native of Washington, Co. Durham. Son of Mary B. Manning, of 78, Bertram St., South Shields, and the late Peter Manning.
Soldiers Effects: the army paid to Mary, born 30/5/19 total of £23.14.5 including War Gratuity of £22
In 1891 the Manning Family at Pump Row, Usworth - Peter 45 b Ireland (he died in 1894) and Bridget 35 b Newcastle. Kids - Wm 17 b Spennymoor, John 16 b Spenny, James 15 b Spenny, Peter 13 b Shotton, Catherine 6 b Ryhope, Joseph 4 b Monkwearmouth and Thos 2 b Monkwearmouth.
By 1911 Thomas b Us Coll (sic) 22 living as a boarder at E Murton with the Abbott family.
From the Battalion War Diary - LE CATEAU 17th : Battalion attacked south of Le CATEAU at 5.20am in thick mist
CASUALTIES from 17th /18th October:
Officers: 4 killed: 1 died of wounds: 3 wounded: TOTAL 8
Other Ranks: 14 killed: 1 died of wounds: 74 wounded: 1 missing: TOTAL 90
There are 11 Other Ranks, including Thomas Manning in Highland Cemetery Le Cateau and 1 in Quietiste, 1 in Le Havre and 1 at Vis en Artois Memorial and 1 in Serain.
From the National Archives – the record of Dora Manning who joined the WAAFs, assuming this is Thomas’ sister from the address but she’s not in the 1901 Census.
DORA MANNING WO398/143/4
Born: 27/12/1894
Born Washington, Co Durham Address: 78 Bentham Street, South Shields
Single Age: 22 years 3 months Date: 05/05 1918
Previous occupation: Cook
General Questions Health: Height: 4’10”
Serious Illness/ Accident…..No Weight: 112 lbs
Absent for a month or more…..No Scalp: Nits
Fit/Fainted…..No Muscle Development: Good
Spat Blood…..No Chest: 29 ½” / 31 ½” Expansion 2”
Periods Regular…..Yes MEDICALLY FIT
Date of last period…..A week ago
Interfere with Work…..No
General Impression A
Medical history A
George Lamb 2 Vernon St. 95642 5th DLI then1/9th DLI. War&Victory medals. PR discharged 21/2/19. Posted 29/5/18 wounded GSW foot, wounded by piece of shrapnel at La Galian, sent to 3rd Stationary Hosp Rouen. There was no injury to bone but the ???tendon of toe right foot has been injured and patient cannot raise toe, wound is healed but gait is defective. 24/10/18 operation to extract shrapnel. 20% permanent disability. In France 20 days. In 1911 at 21 The Square - Peter 57 b Crook and wife Ellen b Scotland, m 35 years and 11 kids, 7 still alive. Patrick Joseph 22 b Scotland, William 20, George 15 screener, Mary Ellen 13 and James 11 – last 4 b Usworth.
Thomas Hogarth 3 Vernon St. 51280 RAMC. To France 3/6/15, disch 28/1/19 War & Victory medals and 1915 Star. In 1901 at 13 Usworth Village - Luke Wedgewood Hogarth b Glaisdale Yks, 27, married to Sarah 25 b Usworth and kids Thomas 6, Hannah 4 and Mary 1.
William Nuttall Boyd 4 Vernon St. 426240 RAMC. War and Victory medals. Born 1880. Disch 22/2/19. Pension. B 1880, living at 33 Richardson Tce. Married, pension from 5/12/19 Hernia, Passed away on 26/2/20. 20% 8/- and then 24/1/21 no grounds for further award and appeal disallowed. Silver War Badge. 25/1/15 to France. In 1911 William was at 11 Portland St Pelaw, 31 married to Alice 29 for 6 years,4 kids, 2 still alive. Alexander Abercrombie 4, Evelyn Nuttall Boyd 1 month and Martha Ann Pinder niece 14. Birthplaces were Hebburn, Wooler, Wooler, Pelaw and Hebburn. William was a colliery lamp examiner.
John Edward Lowden 12 Vernon St. Stoker RN. Born 27/1/99 in Gateshead. Miner. Joined 20/3/18. July 18 to Jan 19 on Queen Elizabeth. Paid War Gratuity. In 1911 at 23 The Square- Henry 42, married 25 years, 8 kids, 6 still alive and Margaret Ann 38. John E 13, Florence 11, Lilian 8, Thomas William 6, Henry 5, George 2, Thomas Race binlaw 20. Henry Sr b Craghead and all others in Usworth. John E would marry Rosina Varty and children Harry, Charles V and Robert + others? He died 1968.
James Robert Carter West View. 441281 ASC. In 1911 at 14 Peareth Place, Gt Usworth. Isabella 75 widow, married 45 years, 5 kids, 4 still alive, Thomas Carter her son 51, James Robert 23 her grandson, Edward Carter 17 grandson and Isabella Carter 15 grandaughter. James Robert a farm labourer b Us, like his siblings. Isabella Sr and Thomas b Northumberland.
Robert Armstrong 2 West View. 52215 Gunner RGA. War&Victory medals, Base Details. Disch 4/4/19 to Rowlands Gill. Pension 12/11/20 assessed at 20% disability and paid 8/- per week + 4/8d for wife up to 22/11/21. He was suffering from Scealicci?? and malaria SR. Enlisted from Rowlands Gill in Nov 1914, miner, married Mary Smith in Holy Trinity Us 20/3/10, children Robt 1910 and Arthur 1913. Overseas 16/1/16 to Salonica – to hosp when he returned in Jan 1919. 18th Heavy Batty or 7th Siege Batty
Andrew Smith Bush 2 West View. 276391 Sapper RE. 8 Yorks 15732, then 25 DLI 48996 then RE 276391. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 2 West View – William 66 Widower (wife Mary Jane Mills), caretaker, b Washington, Andrew 22 Blacksmith striker b Oxclose and Anne daughter 18 b Oxclose. Andrew b 18/8/87. He married Margaret Ann Mason in 1927 and died in 1960.
William Thompson 2 West View. 50011 Lincolnshire Regt. Can find no further info in military records. Several to choose from in 1911 Census.
John Joseph Lambert 6 North View 214185 Lab Bn. There was a John J Lambert, driver 1857 RE. Can’t find him in the Census.
John Noble 3 and 4 Front St. 2nd Lt C Coy DLI. In 1911 at 4 Front St – William Thomas Noble 57 m 21 years, 5 kids, born Ponteland and wife Francis Ann from York, 41. Children Lillie 20, Gertrude 19, John 16, Eva 12 and Arthur 9 and Hannah Barrasford 19 servant. Mr Noble a draper and his wife and eldest daughter assisted in the business while Gertrude was an apprentice milliner and John was a student. The girls were born at Thornley Colliery and the youngest three at Washington.
Lt John Noble MC from National Archives file.
Born at Usworth/New Washington on 28/7/94. Father a draper, lived at Prospect House. John was educated at NE County School, Barnard Castle and in Officer Training Corps 1909-11. When he joined he was a bank clerk and could not ride. Enlisted 2/9/14, his character certified by Alexander Begg (Rector of Holy Trinity Usworth) MA of Usworth. 5 ft 7 and weighed 11st 5lbs.. He had only reached rank of L/Cpl when recommended for a commission. Made temporary Lt DLI 11/7/17. To France 22/11/15 to 17/12/15. Shot in wrist, fractured radius. Father William Thomas. Released from army on 19/3/19 while serving in Italy in 12th DLI. Single. Awarded War, 1915 Star and Victory medal. No details of MC in file.
Robert Old 12 Front St. 409462 33rd Labour Coy. In 1911 at 24 Quarry Row – Thomas Old 48 marrried 22 years, 4 kids, 3 still alive, and Elizabeth 45. Children Jane 20, Mary 16 and Robert 13. Places of birth were S Shields, Easington, Earsdon, S Shields and Felling. Mr Old a stoker above ground.
Andrew Gatenby 15 Front St. 107357 Bombardier RFA. Acting Sgt. War & Victory medals Disch 3/2/19. Pension Ledger has 117 Spout Lane. He was assessed as 40% disability and paid 17/4d per week until May 1922 and then 13/- per week until 1926. In 1911 at 15 Hawthorn Tce - William Gatenby, Head married 14 years, 6 children, 5 still alive, with wife Hannah and children Andrew 13, Sarah English G 9, Ethel 8, James Colbeck G 6 and William 2. Places of birth - Whitby, Stockton and all the kids at Washington. Mr Gatenby an Insurance agent. William m Ellen Hill in 1920 and died in Tynemouth 1970.
Ralph Liddle Elliott The Elms Front St. 881698. 2nd Air Mechanic RAF. In 1911 at 19 Front St - Ralph 64, Grocer, married 41 years, 2 children with Mary 70 and Ralph Liddle E 29 Professional photographer and Eleanor Robinson, niece 46, and Mary Robinson niece 43 and Mary Hunter servant (b USA). Ralph L b New Washington. He married Ethel Maud Clark September 1918, had a child Marjorie and died in Braintree in 1976.
Liddle Bolton Elliott 18 The Elms Front St. Liddle served as Sapper 143164, 282nd Army Troops Coy, Royal Engineers. He was killed in action on 8th May 1918 and buried in Duisans Cemetery, V G 42.
Joseph Williams 24 The Elms Front St. 95616 5th DLI. Pension Record. In 1911 at 5 Carlton Tce, Springwell - Thomas and Sarah Jane Hughes from Blaydon and Willington with their kids Euphemia and Henry and Joseph Williams, a boarder aged 45, from Tyddin Village, Wales, a Stoneman at the pit.
Robert Charlton 25 The Elms Front St. 95632 5th DLI and 1/9th and then 13th. War&Victory medals. Enlisted 11/12/15. Discharged 27/2/19 Silver War Badge. Pension Ledger - final award 13/2/23. 20% disability so 8/- per week and then from Feb 1921 an extra 2/- for wife and then reassessed at 6 to14% disability and total of 8/6d per week and £20 gratuity in Feb 1923. SRecord 25 Hawthorn Tce, Enlisted 25/9/18. Miner, married, aged 26. Married Margaret Welsh Aug 1915. GSW thigh and heel 20% = 5/6d for 52 weeks. Wounded 22/10/18. To France 5/10/18. In 1911 at 2 Palmer’s Villas, Springwell - Robert Charlton 55 married 32 years and 10 children, 6 still alive, with wife Eliz 55 and children John 28, Annie 25, Robert 21, Dorothea 19 and Thomas 17. Mr Charlton a gardener and Robert a quarryman. Places of birth were Heddon, Newcastle, Gateshead, Birtley, Springwell, Spring and Spring.
James Longstaff 27 The Elms Front St. 281698 2nd Air Mechanic RAF Not under that number or RAF. Nor does he appear in 1911 census for Usworth.
William Hunter 30 The Elms Front St 2nd Lt 3rd NF. In 1901 at 8 Hawthorn Tce (Number 7 was known as The Elms) William J Hunter 53, pawnbroker, b Newcastle with wife Ann 49 b Manchester and William 13 b Washington and Charlotte 17 b Washington. Can’t find him in 1911 Census.
Henry Haskett 35 Cooperative Tce. 95646 Pte 5th DLI. In 1911 at 35 Cooperative Tce, Henry 23, hewer, married 2 years to Elizabeth 22. He from Washington and she Penshaw. Medal card has 95609, enlisted 11/12/15 - defective vision, so never went overseas. Discharged 22/2/19.
John William Trotter 37 Cooperative Tce. 75469 RAMC. In 1911 at 4 Railway Tce - Mary Hannah widow, 57, married 33 years, 8 children, 7 alive. John Wm 24, miner, Thomas 20, James 18, David 16 and Mary 13. Mary Hannah b Sunderland and all others at Usworth.
War and Victory medals. Pension – disability went from 10% to 20% to 10% and finally 30% and pension of 5/6d to 8/- and eventually 12/- with additional 3/6d and then 5/3d. Man under treatment for neurasthenia – shell shock.
Frederick Ernest Pugh 38 Cooperative Terrace. 866 Pte 19th NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 Frederick Ernest Pugh living as a Boarder at 38 Cooperative Tce with the family of Thomas and Eliz Charlton. Fred was a shifter b Paddington. His father was James John Pugh and his mother Mary Ann Richards.
Robert Swinburn 40 Cooperative Tce. 202758 Driver Motor Transport, ASC. SR for Robert Swinburne of 19 Havelock Tce, b 1881, married Maggie at 40 Cooperative Tce, enlisted 12/12/15 but mobilised 21/8/16, demobilised 14/7/19. Had married Maggie Turnbull in October 1912 at Washington. Robert b October 1913. Served in No 5 Coy MT. Suffered from syphilis June 1918 and in hosp for same at Plymouth in Feb 1919 for prolonged treatment. Earlier in Brighton Grove Hosp Newcastle for syphilis 31/8/17. In 1911 at 41 Cooperative Tce Elizabeth Swinburne 58, widow married 39 years and 3 kids, 2 still alive – Robert 28 a joiner b Usworth. Eliz b West Moor Nd.
John Edward Foster 48 Cooperative Tce. 110 Pte 16th NF and then 11th NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 48 Cooperative Tce - Thomas Foster 44, married 15 years, 3 children, 1 still alive, with wife Annie 49 and son John 13. Places of birth Monkwearmouth, Belmont and Sunderland. Thomas a colliery lamp examiner.
George Durham 49 Cooperative Tce. 386353 RAMC. Medal card has 102758, War and Victory. In 1911 George Durham, Head, aged 27, married 4 years and 4 children to Ellen 24. George 4, Arthur 3, Ralph 1 and Albert Leslie 6 months. Places of birth Hebburn, Pattinson Town and the children at Usworth. George Sr an onsetter.
William Scarr Hutchinson 52 Cooperative Tce 750551 Bombardier RFA, War and Victory medals. Also 1609. Can’t find him in the Census.
Joseph Marsh) Todd 57 Cooperative Tce. 118274 L/Cpl Labour Company. Corporal, enlisted 2/11/14, to Reserve 26/11/18. GSW right thigh 1/7/16 and was awarded £35 plus £2.10.0 for his rank. Had operation on 14/2/18. Disability less than 20%. 25 years old when enlisted in 1914. Served in 243 PoW Company. Wife Margaret. He served in France 9/10/15 to 7/7/16 and 10/9/17 to 22/11/18. Qualified at School of Cookery, York in July. Suffered from VD and hospitalised. Had also served in DLI. War&Victory medals and 15 Star. In 1911 he was 21, living at 15 Gladstone Tce and married to Margaret (Dougherty/Dockerty) for 2 years, child Margaret 1. Joseph was b Bigrigg Cumberland and the Margarets in Usworth. His father was Anthony and his mother Mary Ann Marsh.
George Gouldburn 59 Cooperative Tce. 486665 L/Cpl Labour Company. Army has him as Goulburn 372 MFP Corps. War/Victory. B 1871 Pension Ledger. Man died 20/4/21. Rheumatism and malaria, his pre-war earnings were £2.5.3d per week. Disability due to service. 20% disability on 28/7/20 and pension of 8/- per week with 3/6d for wife and 1 child. From 8/3/21 100% disability so 40/- and 17/6d for wife and child. Discharged 9/8/18. Enlisted 17/10/14. Ex King’s Own Yks Light Infantry. Served overseas. Had served in Coldstream Gds 1890-97 and discharged as unfit. See below for Census info.
George Gouldburn Jr 59 Cooperative Tce. 22084 NF (no record). In 1911 at 59 Cooperative Tce George, Head 39 married 13 years to Mary 34 with kids George 12, Jane10, Grace 7, William 2 months crossed out (died?). George Sr b Usworth and all others in Islington. Can’t find military record for Geo Jr
John William Lightburn 4 Manor View. 386376 RAMC. In 1911 address Usworth Colly. Joseph 58 married 35 years, 12 kids 7 still alive, to Eliz 58. John Wm 25, a Stoneman, Joseph 22, Elijah 18, Alice 14 and Margaret Ball niece 19. Places of birth Westmoreland, Wallsend, Maryport, Maryport and then Us, Us and Seaton Burn. (Joseph Jr killed 5/10/16.) Enlisted 11/1/15 discharged 13/4/19. Born 1885. Silver War Badge, served overseas. Pension for Debility 20% and then 40% = 5/6d per week rising to 16/- with extra 4/8d rising to 11/10d per week for wife and 2/3 children.
Albert Thompson 10 Manor View. 117830 cadet RAF. Mustered 5/2//18. RAF roll says he was a draughtsman, next of kin William of 10 Manor View. Served with 1 TDS from 23/7/18. To Reserve 8/4/19. In 1911 at 10 Manor View William 48 married 24 years, 4 kids 3 alive, to Martha 45. Children were William 21, Joseph Dobinson T (killed 10/8/17), Albert 14, Catherine A Crawford Sisinlaw 37, widow and William Crawford nephew 10. William a greengrocer at Coop, Wm Jr a joiner at Coop, and Joseph a clerk, fruit. Places of birth Wells in Norfolk, Seaton Delaval, SD, Shire Moor, SM, SD and Willington Quay.
William Thompson 10 Manor View. 11660 1Air Mechanic RAF (see above). RAF Record says b 1889 at Seaton Delaval, father William and joined 27/10/15. He served with 54 SQ and then 12 Sq until 15/2/19. Embarked for France 17/2/16. Wife Elizabeth 12//5/20 at Newcastle of 10 Manor View, he was a Joiner.
Frederick Stoddart Marshall 14 Manor View 241662 Gunner RFA. Can’t find him in the Census
Benjamin Pickering 22 Manor View 24367 RAMC. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 8 Quality Tce, Wardley. Thomas 45 married 25 years to Isabella (Whittle) 45, 14 children, 7 still alive – mary 22, Benjamin Dobson P 21, Thomas 16, Lilian 12, Hannah 9, Harold 7 John Robert5 and Rhoda Robson niece 19. Places of birth Horton Nd, Us, Us, Us, then Heworth. Thomas a colliery official and Ben a wasteman. Ben m Mary Draper and d 1960.
Herbert Harrison 28 Manor View 17223 3rd NF. War and Victory medal list says 2nd NF. To France 10/8/15. SWB. Disch 21/6/18 malaria. Enlisted Feb 1915. 1915 Star. Pension says b 1888. Address Old Hall Rd, Sheffield. Disability 6-14% and pension of 7/6d per week for 52 weeks from 5/2/21. In 1911 at 44 Chapel St, Attercliffe. Living with mother Eliz, a hawker and Harold 24, Herbert 23, and Colin 22. They were boarders with Downend family. Herbert was a carriage builder b Attercliffe.
William Thompson 1 Hall Rd 471198 Sapper RE War and Victory medals. Not sure which one he is in 1911 census
Robert Watson 3 Hall Rd 244153 sapper RE. MM . First in RND S/5220. War and Victory medals. Joined Royal Marines 27/9/15. Transferred 31/1/17. A machine fitter, 209 Field Coy. 25/2/19 agreed to serve in army of occupation for a year. Had been to Mudros. In 1911 at 3 Hall St, Robert Watson b CLS, aged 25 and wife Mary 24 b Us, married 4 years and had 2 children, both had died.
Richard Ramsey 2 Elliott Tce SS110942 Stoker RN. Medal roll says Leading Stoker and War/Victory and 15 Star. In 1901 at 86 New Rows John 61 married b Monkseaton married to Eliz 42 b Quarrington Hill and John R 18, William A 16, Mary L 13, Margaret J 10 Richard 8 and Catherine A 5. Children b at Langley Moor, Langley Moor, Usworth, Gateshead, Gateshead and Washington.
Robert John Ackroyd 9 Elliott Tce 471003 Driver RE. War and Victory medals. B 1892 discharged 1/5/19 Pension ledger says malaria attributable to war service.10% disability so 5/6d per week until 31/5/21. Could be Robert John Wall Ackroyd which Ancestry says b 1/4/95 in Hartlepool, married Annie Glendenning 1922 at Wash Holy Trinity, child Cissie in 1936 and d Washington 1945.
Cornelius Fullerton 24 Elliott Tce 471162 Sapper RE. Driver War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 24 Elliott Tce, William 53, married 32 years to Sarah Ann 52, 12 children, 6 still alive, Richard 32, Thomas 21, Jane Ann 18, Sarah 11 and Cornelius, nephew 15. Cornelius a miner b Usworth as were the other children. William Sr B Springwell and Sarah at Byker Hill Nd.
Thomas Fullerton 24 Elliott Tce. 065903 farrier ASC. War and Victory medals. SR. Home 29/2/16. To France 1/7/16. Aged 26 when enlisted at Washington, a blacksmith. Discharged August 1919. For census see Cornelius above).
Isaac Haggan 27 Elliott Tce. 95658 5th DLI 1/9th and then 13th. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Elliott Tce (no number given) Sarah Ann widow, 53, married 30 years, 11 children, 7 still alive with Francis McAllister, her mother 73 widow, and children Owen, 21, John 14, Isaac 12 and Jane 10. Mother and gran from Whitehaven and all children b Usworth except Jane b Boldon. Isaac m Jane Surtees 1920.
William John Buddell 30 Elliott Tce. Engineer SS Harwood. B Redruth 1893. Can’t find him in the Census.
George Holt 28 Elliott Tce. 60640 4th Res Yorks PR Enlisted 20/`1/16 at Washington and mobilised 9/5/18 in 4th Yorks. 29 when enlisted. 20% bad back when enlisted and now 30% so he got 8/3d per week from 8/11/18. Married 19/6/10 + 2/- for child and 3/- for wife. Final award of £5 in October 1919. In 1911 at 28 Elliott Tce George Holt 24, hewer, b HLS, married 1 year to Isabella and child Ralph Alexander Patterson Holt 3m and Mrs Patterson Minlaw 64 widow b Belford.
William Storey House at Club. 184938 sapper RE then Leicester Regt 46694 then back to RE. War and Victory died 23/10/19. was serving as Sapper 184938, Royal Engineers when he died in Gosforth War Hospital on 23rd October 1919, aged 43. He was the husband of Ada Hannah Storey of 19, Oliver Rd, Loughborough, Leicestershire, and the son of William and Margaret Storey. He is buried in Washington Cemetery. Serving originally as Private 46694, Leicestershire Regiment, William was entitled to the War and Victory medals.
William attested at Washington in December 1915. At that time he was living at Club House, New Washington, and was almost 40. He was 5 feet 9 and weighed 144lbs, a joiner and club steward by trade. He had married Ada Hannah Collins at Holy Trinity, Washington on 4th July 1900 and their children - Ernest (1904), Stephen (1908) and May (1912) had been born in Usworth, Washington and Stockton on Tees. William was posted Sapper on 11th July 1916, placed in reserve in August of that year and then mobilised on 20th February 1917, joining the BEF on 9th September 1917. He was designated as a skilled carpenter.
William was treated at 49th Casualty Clearing Station and 5th General Hospital, Rouen, from March 1918, his illness eventually proving fatal in October 1919. Piecing the story together isn't easy because much of his record is faded or blank but the fatal illnesses/conditions were empyema and nephritis. Pension?
Albert Price 13 Manor View East 386240 RAMC. 1st NFA enlisted 10/9/14 discharged 20/1/19. B 1894 Pension ledger says varicose veins aggravated by war service. Married. Gratuity of £52.10.0. 15/7/20. Did not serve overseas. In 1911 at 13 Manor View John 42, married to Mary Jane 46 for 22 years, 5 children, 2 still alive. John 19 and Albert 16. Places of birth Boldon Coll, Manor Farm Hall Us, New York Nd and Wapping Square Nd. Albert a draper’s apprentice, his father a hewer and his brother a porter for NER.
John Taylor 4 Monument Tce. 370792 13th DLI. Medal roll says 2nd DLI went to France 17/8/15. War, Victory and 15 Star. Can’t find him in 1911 Census.
Edward Graham 7 Monument Tce. 306067 Gunner Tank Corps. War and Victory medals. SR Enlisted 5/1/15 Durham Fortress Coy RE. Posted to 9th Tanks 3/7/18, Demobilised 6/1/19. In 1911 at 58 Havannah Tce John 51, married 24 years to Mary Ann, 12 children 7 still alive; William 23, Edward 21, John 19, Andrew 13, Mary 12, Joseph 6 and Michael Gabriel 2. Mr Graham from Whitehaven and wife b Kelloe. Children b (eldest 2) Usworth and youngest 5 at Washington. William was killed 9/8/15 at Gallipoli. Edward was a brakesman underground.
Thomas Pattinson 7 Monument Tce. WR 10124 L/Cpl 315th RCC RE. War and Victory medals. In 1901 at 18 New Rows William40, Mary J 38, Mary A 11, Alice 11, William 10, Thomas 7, Robert 4 and Walter 2 – all kids b Washington.
William Craister 9 Monument Tce. 18331 R Inniskilling Fusiliers. 10/7/15 to Balkans and discharged 2/1/19 War, Victory and 15 Star. In 1911 at 29 Edith Ave - William 46 b Harton and wife Emily 45, married 24 years, 10 children, 9 alive – William 22 putter b S Shields, Richard 17 driver in pit b S Shields, Eliz 15 Robert 12 b Washington and then Emily 10, Mary Ann 6, Ethel 4 and Hannah Watson Craister 2. Last three kids b Usworth. William m Grace Constance Mason in 1922 and died 1939
Thomas Gordon 16 Monument Tce. 306068 Lance Corporal, Tank Corps War and Victory medals. Pension Ledger but no indication of a pension. In 1911 at 12 Edith Ave Thomas Kendle/Kendal Gordon, 49 married to Mary Jane (Husband) for 28 years, 12 kids, 9 still alive and their kids Robert Husband G 27, Isabella 24, Thomas a putter 19, Margaret 14, Elizabeth Ann 11 and William 5. Dad b Whitehaven and all others in Usworth. Thomas m Hannah Furness in 1913 and they had 6 kids – Thomas K, Hannah F, Robert H, John and Geo Wm. Thomas d Nov 1971.
Benjamin Lowden 26 Monument Tce. 18368 Lance Corporal 11th R Inniskilling Fusiliers. War and Victory and 15 Star. To France 5/10/15. Pension. Disch 9/4/19 suffering gastritis attributable to war service. At 20% 8/- for him and 5/11d for wife and 3 children and then from May 1922 6-14% and down to 11/6d per week for 70 weeks. In 1911 two B Lowdens. Have chosen this one cos lived 25 Monument Tce. Benjamin 25 married 4 years to Margaret (Lockie Buckham) 22, 2 children Mary Jane 3 and John Joseph 1. Ben a hewer. Parents are b Usworth and children b Washington. Ben’s parents were Joseph and Margaret. Ben died 1951.
Norman Vane Lumsden 3 East View. 265699 L/Corporal 25th NF. Medal card has 1/6th NF, then 25 NF, 3479 and then 235867 KOYLI. War, Victory and 15 Star. Brother of Robert William killed 26/7/17. SR Enlisted 4/3/15, living with grandma, he was 24 and a miner. Suffered from trench foot, wounded accidentally 24/5/16 (bullet through arm, wound described as trivial and he was in no way to blame) 27/4/18 GSW to chest in action. In August 1918 joined 2/4 KOYLI B Coy. Returned to England, miner, Jan 1919. Nofkin Elizabeth Jane Nesbitt, 3 Manor View. In 1911 at Usworth Station Rd Elizabeth Trotter 68, widow with grandsons Norman V 20 and Robert William 16 both miners b Usworth. Eliz b Penshaw. Robert was kina 26/7/17.Norman’s parents were Joseph Bruce L and Eliz Jane Trotter L. He married Eliz Jane Walsh in Blackburn in July 1919 and died in Washington at 10 Manor View Jan 1951.
John Allen Smith 5 East View. 134241 Corporal RFA. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 East View - William 43 married 19 years to Hannah and 7 kids, 5 still alive. Christina 16, John Allen 14, Thos Henry 9, Jennie 4 and Nancy 3. William b Linlithgow, Hannah at Penshaw, eldest three at Heworth and youngest 2 at Usworth. William a school attendance officer and Christina a greengrocery assistant.
Alfred Wright Hornsby 5 Chapel St 471012 Driver RE. War and Victory. Brother of JA Hornsby killed 12/5/17. In 1901 George (29) and Elizabeth (30) were living at Jackson’s Cottages, Normanby, with their children - George Willie (8), John Arthur (5), Alfred Wright (3) and Mabel (1). Mr Hornsby was an ironstone miner. All family members were born in Normanby, except for Elizabeth who had been born in Eston. By 1911 Edith Evelyn had been born and the family were living in Usworth, at 5, Chapel Street, Station Rd, Usworth. George was a stoneman, George a datal miner and John Arthur a driver. Mr and Mrs Hornsby had been married 19 years and their 5 children were all alive.
Thomas Allan Murray 15 Chapel St. 141308 Fitter RFA. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 251/2 Douglas Tce – Thomas Murray 37, married 14 years to Hannah, 8 kids, 3 alive, Thomas A 13, Hubert 10, Arthur 8. Mr Murray a Stoneman b Sunderland. Mrs M b Low Walker and 3 kids at Sunderland.
James Durham 21 Chapel St. 1015 19th NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Waterloo -Thomas 59, married 36 years, 10 children, 9 alive to Catherine 54, Ralph 24, Mary 19, James 17, Sarah 14 and Thomas Allison grandson 6. Places of birth Felling, Gateshead, Hebburn, Usworth 4. James a setrider below ground.
Ralph Hall Jackson 3 Rock Tce 750331 Bombardier RFA. Sgt B Battery 250 Brigade. MM, War and Victory. There was a Ralph Walton Jackson in usworth in 1911 but no Ralph H Jackson.
William Tait 10 Rock Tce. 217300 Gunner RGA. SR. Enlisted into RA 10/12/15. Miner, married, 26 years, 75 Edith Avenue. Married Hannah Lizzie Hall 12/12/1915 and Frances b Nov 1916. Mobilised 5/6/18. 1st Battery 3rd SARBrigade. To Army Reserve 12/12/18. Doesn’t appear to have gone abroad. More than one possible in 1911 Census.
William Henry Ogle 11 Rock Tce 265754 Corporal 6th NF (killed 28/9/18). He was born in Deptford, enlisted in Newcastle and was resident in Usworth. He served, originally, as 2933 Northumberland Fusiliers, but was Private 238058 in the same regiment by the time he was killed in action, on 28th September 1918. WH was buried in Noyelles-Sur-L’Escaut Communal Cemetery Extension, IB20. The death of Private Ogle was reported in the Illustrated Chronicle of 25th November 1918, together with a photograph of him.
The 1911 Census shows William Henry (born 1884) living in Washington, at 42, Speculation Place, as the unmarried stepson of Mary E Ogle (36, a widow) and her daughter, Winnifred Eleanor (8). WH was a colliery labourer. The 1901 Census listed William D Ogle (42) (though the document is a little faded it looks like D), his wife, Catherine (42) and their children - William D (sic, 17) Jane (11) and Henry H (?) at Avondale Terrace, St Mark’s, Sunderland. This being close to Deptford and William Henry’s birthplace being listed on the CD as Deptford we can assume that this may be “our” William Henry, only the initial seeming “incorrect.” Mr Ogle was a yeast merchant born, like his children, in Sunderland. His wife hailed from Forcett (?) Yorkshire. The family had a servant, Grace Chapman (14). Pension card states Pte Wm Henry Ogle S Staffs 238058 was kina 28/9/18 and the claimant was Mrs Mary Ellen Ogle (stepmother) of 11 Rock Tce, Station Rd, Usworth. No amount stated.
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War and Victory medals. Pension – disability went from 10% to 20% to 10% and finally 30% and pension of 5/6d to 8/- and eventually 12/- with additional 3/6d and then 5/3d. Man under treatment for neurasthenia – shell shock.
Frederick Ernest Pugh 38 Cooperative Terrace. 866 Pte 19th NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 Frederick Ernest Pugh living as a Boarder at 38 Cooperative Tce with the family of Thomas and Eliz Charlton. Fred was a shifter b Paddington. His father was James John Pugh and his mother Mary Ann Richards.
Robert Swinburn 40 Cooperative Tce. 202758 Driver Motor Transport, ASC. SR for Robert Swinburne of 19 Havelock Tce, b 1881, married Maggie at 40 Cooperative Tce, enlisted 12/12/15 but mobilised 21/8/16, demobilised 14/7/19. Had married Maggie Turnbull in October 1912 at Washington. Robert b October 1913. Served in No 5 Coy MT. Suffered from syphilis June 1918 and in hosp for same at Plymouth in Feb 1919 for prolonged treatment. Earlier in Brighton Grove Hosp Newcastle for syphilis 31/8/17. In 1911 at 41 Cooperative Tce Elizabeth Swinburne 58, widow married 39 years and 3 kids, 2 still alive – Robert 28 a joiner b Usworth. Eliz b West Moor Nd.
John Edward Foster 48 Cooperative Tce. 110 Pte 16th NF and then 11th NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 48 Cooperative Tce - Thomas Foster 44, married 15 years, 3 children, 1 still alive, with wife Annie 49 and son John 13. Places of birth Monkwearmouth, Belmont and Sunderland. Thomas a colliery lamp examiner.
George Durham 49 Cooperative Tce. 386353 RAMC. Medal card has 102758, War and Victory. In 1911 George Durham, Head, aged 27, married 4 years and 4 children to Ellen 24. George 4, Arthur 3, Ralph 1 and Albert Leslie 6 months. Places of birth Hebburn, Pattinson Town and the children at Usworth. George Sr an onsetter.
William Scarr Hutchinson 52 Cooperative Tce 750551 Bombardier RFA, War and Victory medals. Also 1609. Can’t find him in the Census.
Joseph Marsh) Todd 57 Cooperative Tce. 118274 L/Cpl Labour Company. Corporal, enlisted 2/11/14, to Reserve 26/11/18. GSW right thigh 1/7/16 and was awarded £35 plus £2.10.0 for his rank. Had operation on 14/2/18. Disability less than 20%. 25 years old when enlisted in 1914. Served in 243 PoW Company. Wife Margaret. He served in France 9/10/15 to 7/7/16 and 10/9/17 to 22/11/18. Qualified at School of Cookery, York in July. Suffered from VD and hospitalised. Had also served in DLI. War&Victory medals and 15 Star. In 1911 he was 21, living at 15 Gladstone Tce and married to Margaret (Dougherty/Dockerty) for 2 years, child Margaret 1. Joseph was b Bigrigg Cumberland and the Margarets in Usworth. His father was Anthony and his mother Mary Ann Marsh.
George Gouldburn 59 Cooperative Tce. 486665 L/Cpl Labour Company. Army has him as Goulburn 372 MFP Corps. War/Victory. B 1871 Pension Ledger. Man died 20/4/21. Rheumatism and malaria, his pre-war earnings were £2.5.3d per week. Disability due to service. 20% disability on 28/7/20 and pension of 8/- per week with 3/6d for wife and 1 child. From 8/3/21 100% disability so 40/- and 17/6d for wife and child. Discharged 9/8/18. Enlisted 17/10/14. Ex King’s Own Yks Light Infantry. Served overseas. Had served in Coldstream Gds 1890-97 and discharged as unfit. See below for Census info.
George Gouldburn Jr 59 Cooperative Tce. 22084 NF (no record). In 1911 at 59 Cooperative Tce George, Head 39 married 13 years to Mary 34 with kids George 12, Jane10, Grace 7, William 2 months crossed out (died?). George Sr b Usworth and all others in Islington. Can’t find military record for Geo Jr
John William Lightburn 4 Manor View. 386376 RAMC. In 1911 address Usworth Colly. Joseph 58 married 35 years, 12 kids 7 still alive, to Eliz 58. John Wm 25, a Stoneman, Joseph 22, Elijah 18, Alice 14 and Margaret Ball niece 19. Places of birth Westmoreland, Wallsend, Maryport, Maryport and then Us, Us and Seaton Burn. (Joseph Jr killed 5/10/16.) Enlisted 11/1/15 discharged 13/4/19. Born 1885. Silver War Badge, served overseas. Pension for Debility 20% and then 40% = 5/6d per week rising to 16/- with extra 4/8d rising to 11/10d per week for wife and 2/3 children.
Albert Thompson 10 Manor View. 117830 cadet RAF. Mustered 5/2//18. RAF roll says he was a draughtsman, next of kin William of 10 Manor View. Served with 1 TDS from 23/7/18. To Reserve 8/4/19. In 1911 at 10 Manor View William 48 married 24 years, 4 kids 3 alive, to Martha 45. Children were William 21, Joseph Dobinson T (killed 10/8/17), Albert 14, Catherine A Crawford Sisinlaw 37, widow and William Crawford nephew 10. William a greengrocer at Coop, Wm Jr a joiner at Coop, and Joseph a clerk, fruit. Places of birth Wells in Norfolk, Seaton Delaval, SD, Shire Moor, SM, SD and Willington Quay.
William Thompson 10 Manor View. 11660 1Air Mechanic RAF (see above). RAF Record says b 1889 at Seaton Delaval, father William and joined 27/10/15. He served with 54 SQ and then 12 Sq until 15/2/19. Embarked for France 17/2/16. Wife Elizabeth 12//5/20 at Newcastle of 10 Manor View, he was a Joiner.
Frederick Stoddart Marshall 14 Manor View 241662 Gunner RFA. Can’t find him in the Census
Benjamin Pickering 22 Manor View 24367 RAMC. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 8 Quality Tce, Wardley. Thomas 45 married 25 years to Isabella (Whittle) 45, 14 children, 7 still alive – mary 22, Benjamin Dobson P 21, Thomas 16, Lilian 12, Hannah 9, Harold 7 John Robert5 and Rhoda Robson niece 19. Places of birth Horton Nd, Us, Us, Us, then Heworth. Thomas a colliery official and Ben a wasteman. Ben m Mary Draper and d 1960.
Herbert Harrison 28 Manor View 17223 3rd NF. War and Victory medal list says 2nd NF. To France 10/8/15. SWB. Disch 21/6/18 malaria. Enlisted Feb 1915. 1915 Star. Pension says b 1888. Address Old Hall Rd, Sheffield. Disability 6-14% and pension of 7/6d per week for 52 weeks from 5/2/21. In 1911 at 44 Chapel St, Attercliffe. Living with mother Eliz, a hawker and Harold 24, Herbert 23, and Colin 22. They were boarders with Downend family. Herbert was a carriage builder b Attercliffe.
William Thompson 1 Hall Rd 471198 Sapper RE War and Victory medals. Not sure which one he is in 1911 census
Robert Watson 3 Hall Rd 244153 sapper RE. MM . First in RND S/5220. War and Victory medals. Joined Royal Marines 27/9/15. Transferred 31/1/17. A machine fitter, 209 Field Coy. 25/2/19 agreed to serve in army of occupation for a year. Had been to Mudros. In 1911 at 3 Hall St, Robert Watson b CLS, aged 25 and wife Mary 24 b Us, married 4 years and had 2 children, both had died.
Richard Ramsey 2 Elliott Tce SS110942 Stoker RN. Medal roll says Leading Stoker and War/Victory and 15 Star. In 1901 at 86 New Rows John 61 married b Monkseaton married to Eliz 42 b Quarrington Hill and John R 18, William A 16, Mary L 13, Margaret J 10 Richard 8 and Catherine A 5. Children b at Langley Moor, Langley Moor, Usworth, Gateshead, Gateshead and Washington.
Robert John Ackroyd 9 Elliott Tce 471003 Driver RE. War and Victory medals. B 1892 discharged 1/5/19 Pension ledger says malaria attributable to war service.10% disability so 5/6d per week until 31/5/21. Could be Robert John Wall Ackroyd which Ancestry says b 1/4/95 in Hartlepool, married Annie Glendenning 1922 at Wash Holy Trinity, child Cissie in 1936 and d Washington 1945.
Cornelius Fullerton 24 Elliott Tce 471162 Sapper RE. Driver War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 24 Elliott Tce, William 53, married 32 years to Sarah Ann 52, 12 children, 6 still alive, Richard 32, Thomas 21, Jane Ann 18, Sarah 11 and Cornelius, nephew 15. Cornelius a miner b Usworth as were the other children. William Sr B Springwell and Sarah at Byker Hill Nd.
Thomas Fullerton 24 Elliott Tce. 065903 farrier ASC. War and Victory medals. SR. Home 29/2/16. To France 1/7/16. Aged 26 when enlisted at Washington, a blacksmith. Discharged August 1919. For census see Cornelius above).
Isaac Haggan 27 Elliott Tce. 95658 5th DLI 1/9th and then 13th. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Elliott Tce (no number given) Sarah Ann widow, 53, married 30 years, 11 children, 7 still alive with Francis McAllister, her mother 73 widow, and children Owen, 21, John 14, Isaac 12 and Jane 10. Mother and gran from Whitehaven and all children b Usworth except Jane b Boldon. Isaac m Jane Surtees 1920.
William John Buddell 30 Elliott Tce. Engineer SS Harwood. B Redruth 1893. Can’t find him in the Census.
George Holt 28 Elliott Tce. 60640 4th Res Yorks PR Enlisted 20/`1/16 at Washington and mobilised 9/5/18 in 4th Yorks. 29 when enlisted. 20% bad back when enlisted and now 30% so he got 8/3d per week from 8/11/18. Married 19/6/10 + 2/- for child and 3/- for wife. Final award of £5 in October 1919. In 1911 at 28 Elliott Tce George Holt 24, hewer, b HLS, married 1 year to Isabella and child Ralph Alexander Patterson Holt 3m and Mrs Patterson Minlaw 64 widow b Belford.
William Storey House at Club. 184938 sapper RE then Leicester Regt 46694 then back to RE. War and Victory died 23/10/19. was serving as Sapper 184938, Royal Engineers when he died in Gosforth War Hospital on 23rd October 1919, aged 43. He was the husband of Ada Hannah Storey of 19, Oliver Rd, Loughborough, Leicestershire, and the son of William and Margaret Storey. He is buried in Washington Cemetery. Serving originally as Private 46694, Leicestershire Regiment, William was entitled to the War and Victory medals.
William attested at Washington in December 1915. At that time he was living at Club House, New Washington, and was almost 40. He was 5 feet 9 and weighed 144lbs, a joiner and club steward by trade. He had married Ada Hannah Collins at Holy Trinity, Washington on 4th July 1900 and their children - Ernest (1904), Stephen (1908) and May (1912) had been born in Usworth, Washington and Stockton on Tees. William was posted Sapper on 11th July 1916, placed in reserve in August of that year and then mobilised on 20th February 1917, joining the BEF on 9th September 1917. He was designated as a skilled carpenter.
William was treated at 49th Casualty Clearing Station and 5th General Hospital, Rouen, from March 1918, his illness eventually proving fatal in October 1919. Piecing the story together isn't easy because much of his record is faded or blank but the fatal illnesses/conditions were empyema and nephritis. Pension?
Albert Price 13 Manor View East 386240 RAMC. 1st NFA enlisted 10/9/14 discharged 20/1/19. B 1894 Pension ledger says varicose veins aggravated by war service. Married. Gratuity of £52.10.0. 15/7/20. Did not serve overseas. In 1911 at 13 Manor View John 42, married to Mary Jane 46 for 22 years, 5 children, 2 still alive. John 19 and Albert 16. Places of birth Boldon Coll, Manor Farm Hall Us, New York Nd and Wapping Square Nd. Albert a draper’s apprentice, his father a hewer and his brother a porter for NER.
John Taylor 4 Monument Tce. 370792 13th DLI. Medal roll says 2nd DLI went to France 17/8/15. War, Victory and 15 Star. Can’t find him in 1911 Census.
Edward Graham 7 Monument Tce. 306067 Gunner Tank Corps. War and Victory medals. SR Enlisted 5/1/15 Durham Fortress Coy RE. Posted to 9th Tanks 3/7/18, Demobilised 6/1/19. In 1911 at 58 Havannah Tce John 51, married 24 years to Mary Ann, 12 children 7 still alive; William 23, Edward 21, John 19, Andrew 13, Mary 12, Joseph 6 and Michael Gabriel 2. Mr Graham from Whitehaven and wife b Kelloe. Children b (eldest 2) Usworth and youngest 5 at Washington. William was killed 9/8/15 at Gallipoli. Edward was a brakesman underground.
Thomas Pattinson 7 Monument Tce. WR 10124 L/Cpl 315th RCC RE. War and Victory medals. In 1901 at 18 New Rows William40, Mary J 38, Mary A 11, Alice 11, William 10, Thomas 7, Robert 4 and Walter 2 – all kids b Washington.
William Craister 9 Monument Tce. 18331 R Inniskilling Fusiliers. 10/7/15 to Balkans and discharged 2/1/19 War, Victory and 15 Star. In 1911 at 29 Edith Ave - William 46 b Harton and wife Emily 45, married 24 years, 10 children, 9 alive – William 22 putter b S Shields, Richard 17 driver in pit b S Shields, Eliz 15 Robert 12 b Washington and then Emily 10, Mary Ann 6, Ethel 4 and Hannah Watson Craister 2. Last three kids b Usworth. William m Grace Constance Mason in 1922 and died 1939
Thomas Gordon 16 Monument Tce. 306068 Lance Corporal, Tank Corps War and Victory medals. Pension Ledger but no indication of a pension. In 1911 at 12 Edith Ave Thomas Kendle/Kendal Gordon, 49 married to Mary Jane (Husband) for 28 years, 12 kids, 9 still alive and their kids Robert Husband G 27, Isabella 24, Thomas a putter 19, Margaret 14, Elizabeth Ann 11 and William 5. Dad b Whitehaven and all others in Usworth. Thomas m Hannah Furness in 1913 and they had 6 kids – Thomas K, Hannah F, Robert H, John and Geo Wm. Thomas d Nov 1971.
Benjamin Lowden 26 Monument Tce. 18368 Lance Corporal 11th R Inniskilling Fusiliers. War and Victory and 15 Star. To France 5/10/15. Pension. Disch 9/4/19 suffering gastritis attributable to war service. At 20% 8/- for him and 5/11d for wife and 3 children and then from May 1922 6-14% and down to 11/6d per week for 70 weeks. In 1911 two B Lowdens. Have chosen this one cos lived 25 Monument Tce. Benjamin 25 married 4 years to Margaret (Lockie Buckham) 22, 2 children Mary Jane 3 and John Joseph 1. Ben a hewer. Parents are b Usworth and children b Washington. Ben’s parents were Joseph and Margaret. Ben died 1951.
Norman Vane Lumsden 3 East View. 265699 L/Corporal 25th NF. Medal card has 1/6th NF, then 25 NF, 3479 and then 235867 KOYLI. War, Victory and 15 Star. Brother of Robert William killed 26/7/17. SR Enlisted 4/3/15, living with grandma, he was 24 and a miner. Suffered from trench foot, wounded accidentally 24/5/16 (bullet through arm, wound described as trivial and he was in no way to blame) 27/4/18 GSW to chest in action. In August 1918 joined 2/4 KOYLI B Coy. Returned to England, miner, Jan 1919. Nofkin Elizabeth Jane Nesbitt, 3 Manor View. In 1911 at Usworth Station Rd Elizabeth Trotter 68, widow with grandsons Norman V 20 and Robert William 16 both miners b Usworth. Eliz b Penshaw. Robert was kina 26/7/17.Norman’s parents were Joseph Bruce L and Eliz Jane Trotter L. He married Eliz Jane Walsh in Blackburn in July 1919 and died in Washington at 10 Manor View Jan 1951.
John Allen Smith 5 East View. 134241 Corporal RFA. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 East View - William 43 married 19 years to Hannah and 7 kids, 5 still alive. Christina 16, John Allen 14, Thos Henry 9, Jennie 4 and Nancy 3. William b Linlithgow, Hannah at Penshaw, eldest three at Heworth and youngest 2 at Usworth. William a school attendance officer and Christina a greengrocery assistant.
Alfred Wright Hornsby 5 Chapel St 471012 Driver RE. War and Victory. Brother of JA Hornsby killed 12/5/17. In 1901 George (29) and Elizabeth (30) were living at Jackson’s Cottages, Normanby, with their children - George Willie (8), John Arthur (5), Alfred Wright (3) and Mabel (1). Mr Hornsby was an ironstone miner. All family members were born in Normanby, except for Elizabeth who had been born in Eston. By 1911 Edith Evelyn had been born and the family were living in Usworth, at 5, Chapel Street, Station Rd, Usworth. George was a stoneman, George a datal miner and John Arthur a driver. Mr and Mrs Hornsby had been married 19 years and their 5 children were all alive.
Thomas Allan Murray 15 Chapel St. 141308 Fitter RFA. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 251/2 Douglas Tce – Thomas Murray 37, married 14 years to Hannah, 8 kids, 3 alive, Thomas A 13, Hubert 10, Arthur 8. Mr Murray a Stoneman b Sunderland. Mrs M b Low Walker and 3 kids at Sunderland.
James Durham 21 Chapel St. 1015 19th NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Waterloo -Thomas 59, married 36 years, 10 children, 9 alive to Catherine 54, Ralph 24, Mary 19, James 17, Sarah 14 and Thomas Allison grandson 6. Places of birth Felling, Gateshead, Hebburn, Usworth 4. James a setrider below ground.
Ralph Hall Jackson 3 Rock Tce 750331 Bombardier RFA. Sgt B Battery 250 Brigade. MM, War and Victory. There was a Ralph Walton Jackson in usworth in 1911 but no Ralph H Jackson.
William Tait 10 Rock Tce. 217300 Gunner RGA. SR. Enlisted into RA 10/12/15. Miner, married, 26 years, 75 Edith Avenue. Married Hannah Lizzie Hall 12/12/1915 and Frances b Nov 1916. Mobilised 5/6/18. 1st Battery 3rd SARBrigade. To Army Reserve 12/12/18. Doesn’t appear to have gone abroad. More than one possible in 1911 Census.
William Henry Ogle 11 Rock Tce 265754 Corporal 6th NF (killed 28/9/18). He was born in Deptford, enlisted in Newcastle and was resident in Usworth. He served, originally, as 2933 Northumberland Fusiliers, but was Private 238058 in the same regiment by the time he was killed in action, on 28th September 1918. WH was buried in Noyelles-Sur-L’Escaut Communal Cemetery Extension, IB20. The death of Private Ogle was reported in the Illustrated Chronicle of 25th November 1918, together with a photograph of him.
The 1911 Census shows William Henry (born 1884) living in Washington, at 42, Speculation Place, as the unmarried stepson of Mary E Ogle (36, a widow) and her daughter, Winnifred Eleanor (8). WH was a colliery labourer. The 1901 Census listed William D Ogle (42) (though the document is a little faded it looks like D), his wife, Catherine (42) and their children - William D (sic, 17) Jane (11) and Henry H (?) at Avondale Terrace, St Mark’s, Sunderland. This being close to Deptford and William Henry’s birthplace being listed on the CD as Deptford we can assume that this may be “our” William Henry, only the initial seeming “incorrect.” Mr Ogle was a yeast merchant born, like his children, in Sunderland. His wife hailed from Forcett (?) Yorkshire. The family had a servant, Grace Chapman (14). Pension card states Pte Wm Henry Ogle S Staffs 238058 was kina 28/9/18 and the claimant was Mrs Mary Ellen Ogle (stepmother) of 11 Rock Tce, Station Rd, Usworth. No amount stated.
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Matthew Anderson 13 Rock Tce. 32326 5th DLI. Medal roll says 20th DLI War and Victory. Enlisted 9/12/15. Discharged 18/9/18. Age 20. SWB. Pension ledger says 13 Rock Tce, discharged 18/9/18. B 1897, single. GSW right elbow joint. 50% disability so 20/- per week from 22/9/20 for life. Not sure which one in 1911 census.
Thomas Price 14 Rock Tce Ordinary Seaman RN. 1911 at 10 Gladstone Tce - David 38 m 15 years 5 kids, to Charlotte 40 – Linda 12, Thomas 12, Ada 10, David 7 and Doris 1. Mr Price a miner b Boldon. Other places of birth were Hull, Boldon 4 and Washington. Thomas m Gladys Bartlett and d in 1985 in Queensland.
Henry Cresswell 5 Westgarth Tce. 114 Corporal 3rd NF. Then Royal Defence Force 83121. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 Sunniside S, Fencehouses. Henry 38 m 18 years and 8 children with Mary 37, Joseph John 17, Emily 14, Veronicka (sic) 12, Mary 10, Thomas 8, Hannah 6 Henry 4 and George 1. Places of birth were Normanby, Keekle Cumberland, HLS, Pontefract, HLS 5 of them and Newbottle. Joseph John a putter.
Joseph John Cresswell 5 Westgarth Tce 43842 RAMC 1/6/15 to Balkans. 1/3/19 Discharged. Hospital Ship, Hospital Ship, 50 General Hospital, 50 General Hospital, G Base Depot Attached BT Camp and then South Wales Borderers. War and Victory and 15 Star. He was 20, b at HLS, when he enlisted at HLS October 1914. Abroad in 1915. Address when demobbed was Percy Tce, Seaton Delaval. He’d been in Salonica in 1918. In 1911 at 5 Sunniside S, Fencehouses. Henry 38 m 18 years and 8 children with Mary 37, Joseph John 17, Emily 14, Veronicka 12, Mary 10, Thomas 8, Hannah 6 Henry 4 and George 1. Places of birth were Normanby, Keekle Cumberland, HLS, Pontefract, HLS 5 of them and Newbottle. Joseph John a putter.
Frederick Slater 8 Westgarth Tce 380114 ASC. Pension T407844 or TM 380114 B 1881 discharged 6/8/18. Married, 8 Westgarth Tce. GSW left ear. 20% so 8/- per week from with 9/5d for 6 children. From 15/7/21 6%-14% so 14/6 per week for 104 weeks plus term gratuity of £20 payable at end of term. Can’t find him in Usworth 1911.
John Stokoe 11 Westgarth Tce. 386364 Pte RAMC B Section. No Military info under RAMC or that number. In 1911 (possibly) Thomas Stokoe 68 and Mary Jane 64, married 36 years, 5 children, 3 alive. At home was Thomas 30, a mason, b Usworth
David Postlewaite 4 Westgarth Tce – no details. Army PR has Postlethwaite, miner, 21 when he enlisted in Newcastle Jan 1915. Attested for R Innis Fus 18473 but discharged as unlikely to make an efficient soldier in June 1915. Then PR says he was disabled 30% non- attributable to war service but got 8/3d per week for 13 weeks from 11/9/18. No medal card to be found. In 1911 at 4 Westgarth Tce with James 40 married 20 years, 3 kids with Sarah (Watson) 43 and Ellenor 19, David 18 Putter, James (killed in 1917) and a lodger Thomas Young. Parents from Cumbria, Ellenor b Framwellgate and David and James at Ryhope.M David d 1971 at Chorley..
Johnson Nicholson 5 Thomas St. 127514 3 AM RAF. RAF has Johnson Nicholson b 1899 service date 24/4/17, father George. In 1911 at 6 Harraton Colliery - John George Nicholson, 50, widower b Birtley with Frederick 15, Johnson 12, Edith Ann 14 and Hannah Katon? Servant 41. Three children b Birtley. RAF muster roll has him as a Batman
Repeated Johnson Nicholson for some reason
Joseph Cook 7 Thomas. St 388405 RAMC. SR At 14 Gladstone Tce when he joined RAMC 1895 2nd (Res) Nd Field Ambulance in 11/1/1915. Discharged 31/3/20. 22/4/17 to Rouen with Nd F Amb. Wd in action 24/6/17, to 45 CCS then 10 GHospital Rouen. Number 38840. March 1918 to Jan 1919 in Egypt. 9/2/16 gonorrhea. Wounded in action 15/9/16 to 24 GHosp. 10/7/17 GSW left knee in hosp in Liverpool. Address on demob was 7 Thomas St, Us. Wife Mary. In 1911 at 45 Edith Ave - John Cook 50, hewer b Usworth, married to Hannah 42 for 24 years and 10 kids, 6 still alive, Joseph 23, William 22, Samuel 19, George 17, Mary 10 and Isabella 1. Hannah b leadgate and all others at Usworth.
John Thompson Roberts 5 Johnson Tce. 23/339 2nd NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 8 Johnson Tce – John Thompson Roberts, 33 married 10 years to Sarah, no children. He was a hewer b Ince Lancs and his wife b Bradfield Essex.
Robert Lynch Ritson 8 Johnson Tce. 470244 Cpl RE. In 1901 at 51 New Rows William Ritson 48, Mary 47, children Sarah A 17, Robert 14 driver, Isaac 12, William 10, Mary 17, Joseph B 3 and Philistiana S 1. Mr Ritson b Newbottle, his wife Jarrow and all kids at Washington. (May be correct man)
James Young Hudson Thompson 8 Johnson Tce. 470240 Corporal RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 6 Johnson Tce - James Thompson 23, married 2 years to Annie with Frank 1. James b Castle Eden 1888 and others at Washington. His father was James Hudson and he had a brother called Young Hudson, hence his name. JYH died Sunderland 1984
Joseph Watson 9 Johnson Tce. 16660 28th Labour Company or 48512 Notts and Derby. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 10 Johnson Tce, Joseph Watson 23, married for 1 year to Isabella with son John under 1 month. Joseph from Usworth, wife b Tyne Dock and son b Usworth. Joseph’s father was Joseph C Watson and his mother Isabella Bolam.
Joseph William Cooper 11 Johnson Tce 386370 RAMC. Not in Usworth in 1911 and can’t find military record under this number or RAMC.
Joseph Hunter Jr 19 Johnson Tce. 17300 Sgt 10th West Yorks. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. To France 2/9/15. Discharged 10/1/19 to 19 Johnson Tce. Silver War Badge. PR Sent from France 15/5/18 suffering from bronchitis. In hospital for 92 days. 20% disability. Also bullet wound to scalp (5/5/16) recovered. In hospital at Rouen, Hampton Grange, Hereford and Machynlleth. Enlisted at Washington November 1914, into E Yorks, he was 19. To W Yorks 23/11/14. Became Sgt on 31/7/16. Mother’s address Rosedale Usworth Station Rd.
Pension card says 19 Johnson Tce, bronchitis, 20% disability and pension of 9/4d per week until October 1923. States discharged 17/9/18. Possibly living in Horden in 1911 son of Joseph and Emily Hunter. Joseph Jr b Ryhope.
Arthur Moul 20 Johnson Tce. 48412 3rd N Staffs. SR. 24 when he joined in May 1917 from 20 Johnson Tce. Down as 26 105029 DLI Training Bn. Disch Sep 1918. Father Walter, mother Theodora. Had been in 3rd Bn Staffs briefly from May 1917. Pains around the heart, never left England. Awarded SWB. In 1911 at 20 Johnson Tce, Walter 58, married 31 years 4 kids, to Theodora (Bennett) 51 with Arthur 19 app bricklayer b Washington and William 13. Walter b Dengie Essex and wife at Winlaton Mill. Wm b Park Head Farm Causey.
Samuel Davis 22 Johnson Tce. 18407 Lance Corporal 7th Border Regt. Disch 9/1/19. To France 24/7/15 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. In 1901 at The Square Usworth John Davis 40, Isabella (Hylton) 41, Thomas 17 and Samuel H 8. Mr Davis b Carlisle, Mrs Davis at Thornley and the kids at Wash and Usworth. 1911 Sam was a butcher.
John William Walton 23 Johnson Tce. Sapper 299897 RE. Originally 34074, Driver RFA then to Engineers. Not sure which William Walton in 1911 census.
William Meek 27 Johnson Tce. 20863 Driver RFA. To France 23/4/15 so 1915 Star, War and Victory. The only William Meek in the 1911 Census was 50 years old.
William Watt 28 Johnson Tce. 95674 5th DLI. Medal roll states 20th DLI. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 33 Middle Row, Us Coll, Henry Marriner 49 single, John Marriner his brother 39 widower, James Marriner 11 nephew from Whitehaven, Whitehaven and Springwell with William Watt nephew in law 24, miner, married to Mary-Dinlaw niece 23, for 2 years, 2 children 1 alive, Diana Watt 1 and Sarah Garrity niece 16. William b Wardley, his wife at Whitehaven and then Usworth and Hebburn as birthplaces for Dina and Sarah.
James Kelly 29 Johnson Tce 14381 22nd DLI. He served as Private 14381, 22nd Durham Light Infantry and was killed in action on 26th March 1918. His name is on the Pozieres Memorial, Panels 68-72. The 1901 Census listed Michael Kelly (60) and his wife Margaret (59), with their children - James (26), Alice (24) and Michael (19). Mr Kelly was a retired coal miner born, like his wife, in Ireland. James and Michael were also miners, the former born in Ryhope and the latter in Ludworth. Alice had been born in Ryhope. They were living in Edwin St, Houghton-le-Spring. By 1911 James, born in Ryhope, had married Elizabeth Ann (35, nee Daley) and they had three children – Joseph (6), Mary (1) and Winifred (8). They were still in the Houghton-le-Spring area. (Nora E born 1913 and Vincent by 1915 still in HLS area) James Kelly was listed on the Roman Catholic Memorial, his age given as 41. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2016, the army noted that Winifred Naisbitt, James’ sister, received £31.3.0d on 23/12/19, a sum which included a war gratuity of £20.10sh.Why his legacy didn’t go to his wife or children isn’t known.
Robert Husband Gordon 32 Johnson Tce. 470076 Sapper RE. Disch 21/1/19. Pension ledger card says 32 Johnson Tce, discharged 29/1/19. 21/1/21 no grounds for award. War and Victory medals. To France 18/9/15 so 1915 Star. In 1911 at 12 Edith Ave Thomas Kendle/Kendal Gordon, 49 married to Mary Jane (Husband) for 28 years, 12 kids, 9 still alive and their kids Robert Husband G 27, Isabella 24, Thomas a putter 19, Margaret 14, Elizabeth Ann 11 and William 5. Dad b Whitehaven and all others in Usworth.
Fred Graham 33 Johnson Tce. Ordinary Seaman RN. Poss J88207, b 25 March 1899 Gateshead, miner. Victory from May-Aug 1918 and then Thalia (a base ship like Victory) Aug 1918 – May 1919 and discharged Aug 1919. Received war gratuity. (Other poss b 1887??) In 1911 at 39 Johnson Tce - Margaret Widow 59 married 30 years, 9 children, 6 alive – Isabella Willis daughter 27, married 1 year, Annie Graham 23 single, William 22, Fred 12 and Edmund 9. Places of birth all Usworth, except William b Indiana America (a miner). 1901 Census says Annie was b USA
Charles Richards. 38 Johnson Tce. 26/738 6th NF. Medal roll has 24/738. He was in 26th NF, then 18 NF and then 1/6th. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 36 Johnson Tce - Charles Richards 26, miner, married for 7 years to Mary Ann 30, 1 child had died. He was b Coleford Goucester and she at New Herrington.
John Atkinson Brown 41 Johnson Tce. 43651 Sapper 212 Field Company RE. War and Victory medals, to France 18/7/15 so 1915 Star. Discharged 11/1/19. Poss Married Mary Jane Whittle 1899 CLS. Lots to choose from in census.
Wilfred Bottoms 41 Johnson Tce. 13899 Sgt Yorks Regt. Pension states widow as Frances Alice of 12 Woodland Tce, 41 Johnson Tce. Before his death his disability was 50% and he got 23/4d per week plus 11/9d for wife and 2 children. This changed to 14/- plus 7/1d from 14/2/23 for life. Seems to have died in August 1935. To France 26/8/15. MM SWB. Discharged 19/6/18 with War, Victory and 1915 Star. Served in 8th, 11th, 2nd, 8th Yorks. His Medal Rolls card shows his number was close to those of several other Washington men Stafford, McCrerey, Palmer, Alex Dobson. Wilfred enlisted 3/9/14. In 1911 Wilfred Bottoms at 113 Spout Lane, 24, married to Frances Alice (Brown) 20 for 2 years, 1 child which had died. He was stone miner b Usworth and wife b Washington. He was b July 1886 and d June 1935.
George William Kirkbright 1 Hodgson Tce. 33103 Gunner 180th Brigade RFA. War and Victory medals, to France 30/5/15 and so 1915 Star. Discharged 6/2/19. Pension ledger staes discharged 6/2/19 and living at 3 Dorcas Tce. He was suffering deafness but his claim was rejected. In 1911 at 14 Gladstone Tce, John George Troupe 42, widower with sons Wm 14 (killed 1/7/16) and John 11, a House keeper called Eleanor Rebecca Kirkbright 35 widow and George Wm Kirkbright described as ‘son’ – son of? Mr Troupe b Shurburn Station Durham, sons at Tudhoe, Eleanor at Evenwood and GW at Pateley Bridge Yks.
Henry Fletcher 2 Hodgson Tce. 24185 102 Labour Company. Service Medal Rolls give Richard Fletcher 24185 ex 47405 Lincs Regt. In 1911 at Station Rd, Usworth, Edward Fletcher 32 married 10 years to Jane, 32 with 5 children. John 10, William 8, Henry 6, Edward 4 and Hellen 1. Wm Carr, 65, there as a boarder. Edward a hewer b HLS, his wife b Ryhope and all kids b Usworth. Mr Carr b at Bishopwearmouth.
Robert Young 2 Hodgson Tce. 388350 RAMC. Can’t find further military info under this number. In 1911 at 1 Hodgson Tce, Robert Young 35 married 9 years to Mary with 4 children – Jane 7, Eliz 5, Alice 3 and John Robt 8m. Robert b Langley Moor, wife in Sunderland, eldest 2 kids at Washington and youngest 2 at Usworth.
William Longworth Jr 3 Hodgson Tce K43621 Stoker Glory. Victory and War medals. In 1911 at 3 Hodgson Tce William Longworth 39, married 13 years to Mary Ann 38 with 5 kids. Wm Jr 12, Peter 10, John D 7, George E 4 and Mary E J 2. Mr Longworth a hewer b Darfield Yorks, his wife at Hetton, Wm and JD at Windy Nook, Peter at Wash and Geo and Mary at Usworth.
HMS Glory was a Canopus class pre-dreadnought battleship that helped escort the first Canadian troop convoy across the Atlantic in 1914, before spending most of the First World War at Murmansk and Archangel. At the outbreak of the war the six Canopus class ships were formed into the 8th Battle Squadron of the Channel Fleet, helping to guard the BEF as it crossed the channel.
HMS Glory was the first to be detached from that duty. Early in August Rear-Admiral R. S. Phipps Hornby had been sent to command the North American Squadron. The Glory was soon sent across the Atlantic to act as his flagship, arriving at Halifax on 17 August. One of her first duties was to guard the first Canadian troop convoy on the first part of its journey across the Atlantic. She joined up with that convoy on 5 October, and remained with it until 8 October, by which time the convoy was close to her next escorts, HMS Majestic and the modern battlecruiser HMS Princess Royal.
By the start of November the Glory was back off the coast of North America. A new threat then developed, in the shape of Admiral von Spee’s cruiser squadron, recently victorious at the battle of Coronel. At one point HMS Glory was ordered to guard the eastern exit from the Panama Canal, in case von Spee chose to reach the Atlantic by that route. In the event repairs to other ships meant that she could not be spared from northern waters.
In June 1915 she arrived in the Mediterranean, with Admiral Hornby. There she helped to guard the Suez Canal, initially against raiders but then against the possibility of a Turkish invasion of Egypt. In 1916 she was posted to Russia, to act as a guardship at Archangel and Murmansk, the two ports being used to get urgently needed supplies to the Russians. While there she had a number of her 6in guns removed to provide accommodation for marines, whose presence was needed after the Russian Revolution. The Bolshevik revolution greatly complicated the British position in northern Russia. For a brief period the British fleet cooperated with the Bolsheviks against the Finns and their German allies, helping to move reinforcements and equipment to exposed parts of the Murmansk Railway, but by the time the Glory returned home the period of cooperation was over. In 1919 HMS Glory returned to Britain, acting as a depot ship under the name HMS Crescent.
John Murray Clark(e) 5 Hodgson Tce. 265649 6th NF. In 1911 at 9 Gladstone Tce John Murray Clarke, miner, 24, married under 2 years, 1 child with Lily Clarke 23, child John. John M b Penshaw and wife and child at Usworth. From Pension cards John Murray Clarke disch 12/2/19 of 14 Gladstone Tce New Washington, 279441 Pte, Royal Fus, born 1887 died of bronchitis. Widow Lily – seems to have been made an award but no clear detail.
Joseph English 6 Hodgson Tce. 96615 Driver RFA. To France 6/10/14. 1914 Star, War and Victory medals. SR Born Elswick, 35 years old (born 1879), married, attested 31/8/14, discharged 29/12/18. 22nd Bde then 1st Section 7th Division Ammunition Column. His son, James, 3, died of tubercular meningitis in Jan 1916. Wife Susan (Luke) and m in 1907 at Usworth Church, form signed by Rev Begg. Joe had previously served in RFA, time expired.
In 1911 at 13 Hodgson Tce Joseph 31 married 3 years, 2 children to Susie 25, Lily 3 and Violet 1. Joseph a hewer b Elswick, Susie at Washington and kids at Usworth.
Richard Lawson 12 Hodgson Tce. 263311 Gunner RFA Not under that number. In 1911 at 10 Hodgson - Tce James Lawson 35, hewer, married for 17 years, 8 kids, 5 still alive. Wife Jane 35 and kids Richard 13, Robert 11, James 4 and Thomas Wm 1. Mr Lawson b Maryport, wife at Felling and 4 kids b Usworth, James b Washington.
George Docherty 14 Hodgson Tce. 471006 Sapper RE. Railways. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 14 Hodgson Tce – George Docherty 26, hewer, married 3 years, 2 children to Margaret 25, Peter 2 and Annie 1. Margaret b Wigan, others at Usworth.
Richard Wilkinson Turnbull 15 Hodgson Tce. 75228 RAMC. War and Victory. In 1911 at 125 Poolsbrook, Staveley, Chesterfield -Thomas Wm Turnbull, hewer, 52 widower, with sons George 18, Richard Wilkinson 16, and Ellen Woodall 16, servant. Places of birth Easington Lane, Usworth 2 and Poolsbrook. Both boys were miners.
William Barker 20 Hodgson Tce. 95625 DLI. SR At 19 Hodgson Tce when he attested, 21, married in 1914 to Margaret. Son William Joseph b 25/11/16 and an earlier child illegible b July 1915. Attested 1915 but mobilised 13/10/18. 7/11/18 to hospital with pyrexia. Discharged 1/2/19. In 1911 at 17 Coxon’s Row John Barker 45, married 24 years to Sarah (Purdy), 4 children. Ephraim 19 and William 17, both Putters. John was a Back Overman b Maryport and the others were born Usworth. William died 1966.
Lionel Bramhall 24 Hodgson Tce. 470413 Sapper RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 23 Hodgson Tce - Albert Bramhall, 50, screener married 24 years to Sarah Jane (Marsden) 48 with 7 kids. Alice 21, Lionel 14, Bertha 12, Ethel 10, Albert 7 and Thomas Cole, a boarder 22. Places of birth Attercliffe Yks, Bradford, and then all at Washington except the boarder b Newcastle. Lionel a trapper, later married Amy Turner and had a child Joyce. Lionel died 1932 in Bradford.
Richard Atkinson 1 Gladstone Tce. 354186 ASC. PR, gunshot wound left arm, minor injury gratuity of £37.10.0, 10/10/18. Born Croxdale, enlisted 7/12/14 in 1st NF, age 36. Motor Transport 14 Coy. Influenza June 1916, shellshock July 1916. Home from 1/5/17. In France from Jan 1916 to April 1917. Transferred to RASC 22/1/18. Discharged 14/12/18. Silver War Badge. Richard was son of Joseph and Isabella. Perhaps him at 4 Clyde Tce Richard 32, married 10 years, 5 children, 4 still alive and Susie 28 b Ireland – Winifred Annie Isa 8, Eliz Violet 7, Isabella 5 and Adam 1 – places of birth of children, County Durham, then Lanarkshire 2 and County Durham the youngest.
John Patrick McGee 7 Gladstone Tce. 468 Sgt 27 NF. 2nd NF then 12/13 NF then 27 NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 1 Railway Tce, Catherine McGee widow, 40 with kids Andrew 19, John 18, Ellen 15, Joseph 13, Frank 10, Jane 7, Theresa 4 and boarder John Brannigan 76 widower. Places of birth Washington, then all kids Usworth and Mr Brannigan in Tyrone.
Andrew Quinn 8 Gladstone Tce. J58175 Ordinary Seaman ‘Kent’. Later AB and War and Victory medals. Kent launched 6/3/01, sold for BU 6/20. Portsmouth for refit in August 1913. Sent to Falklands in September 1914 and took part in the Battle of the Falklands on 8 December 1914, sinking the light cruiser Nurnberg. On 14 March 1915 with HMS Glasgow discovered the Dresden at Mas a Fuera in Chile, and sank her. Sent to China Station in March 1915 but returned home in May 1915. Escorted Channel convoys in June 1918 and in July 1918 went to China. Sent to Vladivostok in January 1919 during American and Japanese operations against Bolshevik Russia. Put on sale list at Hong Kong in March 1920. She had been rearmed in 1917, with lower 6in casemate guns moved up two decks.
In 1911 at 8 Gladstone Tce John Quinn 38, hewer, married 18 years with 8 kids to Emma 36. Children were John 17, Thomas 15, Andrew 13, Ellen 10, Agnes 7, Sarah 5, Michael 3 and Eliz 3m. Places of birth were Newcastle, West Hartlepool, 5 at Felling, 1 Dunston and last 2 children at Usworth. Buried in Wash RC churchyard - Andrew Quinn RN 23/12/20 Age 22 HMS Kent AB J/58175 Son of John and Emma of 15 St Peters St Wash Stn.
Thomas Price 14 Rock Tce Ordinary Seaman RN. 1911 at 10 Gladstone Tce - David 38 m 15 years 5 kids, to Charlotte 40 – Linda 12, Thomas 12, Ada 10, David 7 and Doris 1. Mr Price a miner b Boldon. Other places of birth were Hull, Boldon 4 and Washington. Thomas m Gladys Bartlett and d in 1985 in Queensland.
Henry Cresswell 5 Westgarth Tce. 114 Corporal 3rd NF. Then Royal Defence Force 83121. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 Sunniside S, Fencehouses. Henry 38 m 18 years and 8 children with Mary 37, Joseph John 17, Emily 14, Veronicka (sic) 12, Mary 10, Thomas 8, Hannah 6 Henry 4 and George 1. Places of birth were Normanby, Keekle Cumberland, HLS, Pontefract, HLS 5 of them and Newbottle. Joseph John a putter.
Joseph John Cresswell 5 Westgarth Tce 43842 RAMC 1/6/15 to Balkans. 1/3/19 Discharged. Hospital Ship, Hospital Ship, 50 General Hospital, 50 General Hospital, G Base Depot Attached BT Camp and then South Wales Borderers. War and Victory and 15 Star. He was 20, b at HLS, when he enlisted at HLS October 1914. Abroad in 1915. Address when demobbed was Percy Tce, Seaton Delaval. He’d been in Salonica in 1918. In 1911 at 5 Sunniside S, Fencehouses. Henry 38 m 18 years and 8 children with Mary 37, Joseph John 17, Emily 14, Veronicka 12, Mary 10, Thomas 8, Hannah 6 Henry 4 and George 1. Places of birth were Normanby, Keekle Cumberland, HLS, Pontefract, HLS 5 of them and Newbottle. Joseph John a putter.
Frederick Slater 8 Westgarth Tce 380114 ASC. Pension T407844 or TM 380114 B 1881 discharged 6/8/18. Married, 8 Westgarth Tce. GSW left ear. 20% so 8/- per week from with 9/5d for 6 children. From 15/7/21 6%-14% so 14/6 per week for 104 weeks plus term gratuity of £20 payable at end of term. Can’t find him in Usworth 1911.
John Stokoe 11 Westgarth Tce. 386364 Pte RAMC B Section. No Military info under RAMC or that number. In 1911 (possibly) Thomas Stokoe 68 and Mary Jane 64, married 36 years, 5 children, 3 alive. At home was Thomas 30, a mason, b Usworth
David Postlewaite 4 Westgarth Tce – no details. Army PR has Postlethwaite, miner, 21 when he enlisted in Newcastle Jan 1915. Attested for R Innis Fus 18473 but discharged as unlikely to make an efficient soldier in June 1915. Then PR says he was disabled 30% non- attributable to war service but got 8/3d per week for 13 weeks from 11/9/18. No medal card to be found. In 1911 at 4 Westgarth Tce with James 40 married 20 years, 3 kids with Sarah (Watson) 43 and Ellenor 19, David 18 Putter, James (killed in 1917) and a lodger Thomas Young. Parents from Cumbria, Ellenor b Framwellgate and David and James at Ryhope.M David d 1971 at Chorley..
Johnson Nicholson 5 Thomas St. 127514 3 AM RAF. RAF has Johnson Nicholson b 1899 service date 24/4/17, father George. In 1911 at 6 Harraton Colliery - John George Nicholson, 50, widower b Birtley with Frederick 15, Johnson 12, Edith Ann 14 and Hannah Katon? Servant 41. Three children b Birtley. RAF muster roll has him as a Batman
Repeated Johnson Nicholson for some reason
Joseph Cook 7 Thomas. St 388405 RAMC. SR At 14 Gladstone Tce when he joined RAMC 1895 2nd (Res) Nd Field Ambulance in 11/1/1915. Discharged 31/3/20. 22/4/17 to Rouen with Nd F Amb. Wd in action 24/6/17, to 45 CCS then 10 GHospital Rouen. Number 38840. March 1918 to Jan 1919 in Egypt. 9/2/16 gonorrhea. Wounded in action 15/9/16 to 24 GHosp. 10/7/17 GSW left knee in hosp in Liverpool. Address on demob was 7 Thomas St, Us. Wife Mary. In 1911 at 45 Edith Ave - John Cook 50, hewer b Usworth, married to Hannah 42 for 24 years and 10 kids, 6 still alive, Joseph 23, William 22, Samuel 19, George 17, Mary 10 and Isabella 1. Hannah b leadgate and all others at Usworth.
John Thompson Roberts 5 Johnson Tce. 23/339 2nd NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 8 Johnson Tce – John Thompson Roberts, 33 married 10 years to Sarah, no children. He was a hewer b Ince Lancs and his wife b Bradfield Essex.
Robert Lynch Ritson 8 Johnson Tce. 470244 Cpl RE. In 1901 at 51 New Rows William Ritson 48, Mary 47, children Sarah A 17, Robert 14 driver, Isaac 12, William 10, Mary 17, Joseph B 3 and Philistiana S 1. Mr Ritson b Newbottle, his wife Jarrow and all kids at Washington. (May be correct man)
James Young Hudson Thompson 8 Johnson Tce. 470240 Corporal RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 6 Johnson Tce - James Thompson 23, married 2 years to Annie with Frank 1. James b Castle Eden 1888 and others at Washington. His father was James Hudson and he had a brother called Young Hudson, hence his name. JYH died Sunderland 1984
Joseph Watson 9 Johnson Tce. 16660 28th Labour Company or 48512 Notts and Derby. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 10 Johnson Tce, Joseph Watson 23, married for 1 year to Isabella with son John under 1 month. Joseph from Usworth, wife b Tyne Dock and son b Usworth. Joseph’s father was Joseph C Watson and his mother Isabella Bolam.
Joseph William Cooper 11 Johnson Tce 386370 RAMC. Not in Usworth in 1911 and can’t find military record under this number or RAMC.
Joseph Hunter Jr 19 Johnson Tce. 17300 Sgt 10th West Yorks. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. To France 2/9/15. Discharged 10/1/19 to 19 Johnson Tce. Silver War Badge. PR Sent from France 15/5/18 suffering from bronchitis. In hospital for 92 days. 20% disability. Also bullet wound to scalp (5/5/16) recovered. In hospital at Rouen, Hampton Grange, Hereford and Machynlleth. Enlisted at Washington November 1914, into E Yorks, he was 19. To W Yorks 23/11/14. Became Sgt on 31/7/16. Mother’s address Rosedale Usworth Station Rd.
Pension card says 19 Johnson Tce, bronchitis, 20% disability and pension of 9/4d per week until October 1923. States discharged 17/9/18. Possibly living in Horden in 1911 son of Joseph and Emily Hunter. Joseph Jr b Ryhope.
Arthur Moul 20 Johnson Tce. 48412 3rd N Staffs. SR. 24 when he joined in May 1917 from 20 Johnson Tce. Down as 26 105029 DLI Training Bn. Disch Sep 1918. Father Walter, mother Theodora. Had been in 3rd Bn Staffs briefly from May 1917. Pains around the heart, never left England. Awarded SWB. In 1911 at 20 Johnson Tce, Walter 58, married 31 years 4 kids, to Theodora (Bennett) 51 with Arthur 19 app bricklayer b Washington and William 13. Walter b Dengie Essex and wife at Winlaton Mill. Wm b Park Head Farm Causey.
Samuel Davis 22 Johnson Tce. 18407 Lance Corporal 7th Border Regt. Disch 9/1/19. To France 24/7/15 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. In 1901 at The Square Usworth John Davis 40, Isabella (Hylton) 41, Thomas 17 and Samuel H 8. Mr Davis b Carlisle, Mrs Davis at Thornley and the kids at Wash and Usworth. 1911 Sam was a butcher.
John William Walton 23 Johnson Tce. Sapper 299897 RE. Originally 34074, Driver RFA then to Engineers. Not sure which William Walton in 1911 census.
William Meek 27 Johnson Tce. 20863 Driver RFA. To France 23/4/15 so 1915 Star, War and Victory. The only William Meek in the 1911 Census was 50 years old.
William Watt 28 Johnson Tce. 95674 5th DLI. Medal roll states 20th DLI. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 33 Middle Row, Us Coll, Henry Marriner 49 single, John Marriner his brother 39 widower, James Marriner 11 nephew from Whitehaven, Whitehaven and Springwell with William Watt nephew in law 24, miner, married to Mary-Dinlaw niece 23, for 2 years, 2 children 1 alive, Diana Watt 1 and Sarah Garrity niece 16. William b Wardley, his wife at Whitehaven and then Usworth and Hebburn as birthplaces for Dina and Sarah.
James Kelly 29 Johnson Tce 14381 22nd DLI. He served as Private 14381, 22nd Durham Light Infantry and was killed in action on 26th March 1918. His name is on the Pozieres Memorial, Panels 68-72. The 1901 Census listed Michael Kelly (60) and his wife Margaret (59), with their children - James (26), Alice (24) and Michael (19). Mr Kelly was a retired coal miner born, like his wife, in Ireland. James and Michael were also miners, the former born in Ryhope and the latter in Ludworth. Alice had been born in Ryhope. They were living in Edwin St, Houghton-le-Spring. By 1911 James, born in Ryhope, had married Elizabeth Ann (35, nee Daley) and they had three children – Joseph (6), Mary (1) and Winifred (8). They were still in the Houghton-le-Spring area. (Nora E born 1913 and Vincent by 1915 still in HLS area) James Kelly was listed on the Roman Catholic Memorial, his age given as 41. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2016, the army noted that Winifred Naisbitt, James’ sister, received £31.3.0d on 23/12/19, a sum which included a war gratuity of £20.10sh.Why his legacy didn’t go to his wife or children isn’t known.
Robert Husband Gordon 32 Johnson Tce. 470076 Sapper RE. Disch 21/1/19. Pension ledger card says 32 Johnson Tce, discharged 29/1/19. 21/1/21 no grounds for award. War and Victory medals. To France 18/9/15 so 1915 Star. In 1911 at 12 Edith Ave Thomas Kendle/Kendal Gordon, 49 married to Mary Jane (Husband) for 28 years, 12 kids, 9 still alive and their kids Robert Husband G 27, Isabella 24, Thomas a putter 19, Margaret 14, Elizabeth Ann 11 and William 5. Dad b Whitehaven and all others in Usworth.
Fred Graham 33 Johnson Tce. Ordinary Seaman RN. Poss J88207, b 25 March 1899 Gateshead, miner. Victory from May-Aug 1918 and then Thalia (a base ship like Victory) Aug 1918 – May 1919 and discharged Aug 1919. Received war gratuity. (Other poss b 1887??) In 1911 at 39 Johnson Tce - Margaret Widow 59 married 30 years, 9 children, 6 alive – Isabella Willis daughter 27, married 1 year, Annie Graham 23 single, William 22, Fred 12 and Edmund 9. Places of birth all Usworth, except William b Indiana America (a miner). 1901 Census says Annie was b USA
Charles Richards. 38 Johnson Tce. 26/738 6th NF. Medal roll has 24/738. He was in 26th NF, then 18 NF and then 1/6th. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 36 Johnson Tce - Charles Richards 26, miner, married for 7 years to Mary Ann 30, 1 child had died. He was b Coleford Goucester and she at New Herrington.
John Atkinson Brown 41 Johnson Tce. 43651 Sapper 212 Field Company RE. War and Victory medals, to France 18/7/15 so 1915 Star. Discharged 11/1/19. Poss Married Mary Jane Whittle 1899 CLS. Lots to choose from in census.
Wilfred Bottoms 41 Johnson Tce. 13899 Sgt Yorks Regt. Pension states widow as Frances Alice of 12 Woodland Tce, 41 Johnson Tce. Before his death his disability was 50% and he got 23/4d per week plus 11/9d for wife and 2 children. This changed to 14/- plus 7/1d from 14/2/23 for life. Seems to have died in August 1935. To France 26/8/15. MM SWB. Discharged 19/6/18 with War, Victory and 1915 Star. Served in 8th, 11th, 2nd, 8th Yorks. His Medal Rolls card shows his number was close to those of several other Washington men Stafford, McCrerey, Palmer, Alex Dobson. Wilfred enlisted 3/9/14. In 1911 Wilfred Bottoms at 113 Spout Lane, 24, married to Frances Alice (Brown) 20 for 2 years, 1 child which had died. He was stone miner b Usworth and wife b Washington. He was b July 1886 and d June 1935.
George William Kirkbright 1 Hodgson Tce. 33103 Gunner 180th Brigade RFA. War and Victory medals, to France 30/5/15 and so 1915 Star. Discharged 6/2/19. Pension ledger staes discharged 6/2/19 and living at 3 Dorcas Tce. He was suffering deafness but his claim was rejected. In 1911 at 14 Gladstone Tce, John George Troupe 42, widower with sons Wm 14 (killed 1/7/16) and John 11, a House keeper called Eleanor Rebecca Kirkbright 35 widow and George Wm Kirkbright described as ‘son’ – son of? Mr Troupe b Shurburn Station Durham, sons at Tudhoe, Eleanor at Evenwood and GW at Pateley Bridge Yks.
Henry Fletcher 2 Hodgson Tce. 24185 102 Labour Company. Service Medal Rolls give Richard Fletcher 24185 ex 47405 Lincs Regt. In 1911 at Station Rd, Usworth, Edward Fletcher 32 married 10 years to Jane, 32 with 5 children. John 10, William 8, Henry 6, Edward 4 and Hellen 1. Wm Carr, 65, there as a boarder. Edward a hewer b HLS, his wife b Ryhope and all kids b Usworth. Mr Carr b at Bishopwearmouth.
Robert Young 2 Hodgson Tce. 388350 RAMC. Can’t find further military info under this number. In 1911 at 1 Hodgson Tce, Robert Young 35 married 9 years to Mary with 4 children – Jane 7, Eliz 5, Alice 3 and John Robt 8m. Robert b Langley Moor, wife in Sunderland, eldest 2 kids at Washington and youngest 2 at Usworth.
William Longworth Jr 3 Hodgson Tce K43621 Stoker Glory. Victory and War medals. In 1911 at 3 Hodgson Tce William Longworth 39, married 13 years to Mary Ann 38 with 5 kids. Wm Jr 12, Peter 10, John D 7, George E 4 and Mary E J 2. Mr Longworth a hewer b Darfield Yorks, his wife at Hetton, Wm and JD at Windy Nook, Peter at Wash and Geo and Mary at Usworth.
HMS Glory was a Canopus class pre-dreadnought battleship that helped escort the first Canadian troop convoy across the Atlantic in 1914, before spending most of the First World War at Murmansk and Archangel. At the outbreak of the war the six Canopus class ships were formed into the 8th Battle Squadron of the Channel Fleet, helping to guard the BEF as it crossed the channel.
HMS Glory was the first to be detached from that duty. Early in August Rear-Admiral R. S. Phipps Hornby had been sent to command the North American Squadron. The Glory was soon sent across the Atlantic to act as his flagship, arriving at Halifax on 17 August. One of her first duties was to guard the first Canadian troop convoy on the first part of its journey across the Atlantic. She joined up with that convoy on 5 October, and remained with it until 8 October, by which time the convoy was close to her next escorts, HMS Majestic and the modern battlecruiser HMS Princess Royal.
By the start of November the Glory was back off the coast of North America. A new threat then developed, in the shape of Admiral von Spee’s cruiser squadron, recently victorious at the battle of Coronel. At one point HMS Glory was ordered to guard the eastern exit from the Panama Canal, in case von Spee chose to reach the Atlantic by that route. In the event repairs to other ships meant that she could not be spared from northern waters.
In June 1915 she arrived in the Mediterranean, with Admiral Hornby. There she helped to guard the Suez Canal, initially against raiders but then against the possibility of a Turkish invasion of Egypt. In 1916 she was posted to Russia, to act as a guardship at Archangel and Murmansk, the two ports being used to get urgently needed supplies to the Russians. While there she had a number of her 6in guns removed to provide accommodation for marines, whose presence was needed after the Russian Revolution. The Bolshevik revolution greatly complicated the British position in northern Russia. For a brief period the British fleet cooperated with the Bolsheviks against the Finns and their German allies, helping to move reinforcements and equipment to exposed parts of the Murmansk Railway, but by the time the Glory returned home the period of cooperation was over. In 1919 HMS Glory returned to Britain, acting as a depot ship under the name HMS Crescent.
John Murray Clark(e) 5 Hodgson Tce. 265649 6th NF. In 1911 at 9 Gladstone Tce John Murray Clarke, miner, 24, married under 2 years, 1 child with Lily Clarke 23, child John. John M b Penshaw and wife and child at Usworth. From Pension cards John Murray Clarke disch 12/2/19 of 14 Gladstone Tce New Washington, 279441 Pte, Royal Fus, born 1887 died of bronchitis. Widow Lily – seems to have been made an award but no clear detail.
Joseph English 6 Hodgson Tce. 96615 Driver RFA. To France 6/10/14. 1914 Star, War and Victory medals. SR Born Elswick, 35 years old (born 1879), married, attested 31/8/14, discharged 29/12/18. 22nd Bde then 1st Section 7th Division Ammunition Column. His son, James, 3, died of tubercular meningitis in Jan 1916. Wife Susan (Luke) and m in 1907 at Usworth Church, form signed by Rev Begg. Joe had previously served in RFA, time expired.
In 1911 at 13 Hodgson Tce Joseph 31 married 3 years, 2 children to Susie 25, Lily 3 and Violet 1. Joseph a hewer b Elswick, Susie at Washington and kids at Usworth.
Richard Lawson 12 Hodgson Tce. 263311 Gunner RFA Not under that number. In 1911 at 10 Hodgson - Tce James Lawson 35, hewer, married for 17 years, 8 kids, 5 still alive. Wife Jane 35 and kids Richard 13, Robert 11, James 4 and Thomas Wm 1. Mr Lawson b Maryport, wife at Felling and 4 kids b Usworth, James b Washington.
George Docherty 14 Hodgson Tce. 471006 Sapper RE. Railways. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 14 Hodgson Tce – George Docherty 26, hewer, married 3 years, 2 children to Margaret 25, Peter 2 and Annie 1. Margaret b Wigan, others at Usworth.
Richard Wilkinson Turnbull 15 Hodgson Tce. 75228 RAMC. War and Victory. In 1911 at 125 Poolsbrook, Staveley, Chesterfield -Thomas Wm Turnbull, hewer, 52 widower, with sons George 18, Richard Wilkinson 16, and Ellen Woodall 16, servant. Places of birth Easington Lane, Usworth 2 and Poolsbrook. Both boys were miners.
William Barker 20 Hodgson Tce. 95625 DLI. SR At 19 Hodgson Tce when he attested, 21, married in 1914 to Margaret. Son William Joseph b 25/11/16 and an earlier child illegible b July 1915. Attested 1915 but mobilised 13/10/18. 7/11/18 to hospital with pyrexia. Discharged 1/2/19. In 1911 at 17 Coxon’s Row John Barker 45, married 24 years to Sarah (Purdy), 4 children. Ephraim 19 and William 17, both Putters. John was a Back Overman b Maryport and the others were born Usworth. William died 1966.
Lionel Bramhall 24 Hodgson Tce. 470413 Sapper RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 23 Hodgson Tce - Albert Bramhall, 50, screener married 24 years to Sarah Jane (Marsden) 48 with 7 kids. Alice 21, Lionel 14, Bertha 12, Ethel 10, Albert 7 and Thomas Cole, a boarder 22. Places of birth Attercliffe Yks, Bradford, and then all at Washington except the boarder b Newcastle. Lionel a trapper, later married Amy Turner and had a child Joyce. Lionel died 1932 in Bradford.
Richard Atkinson 1 Gladstone Tce. 354186 ASC. PR, gunshot wound left arm, minor injury gratuity of £37.10.0, 10/10/18. Born Croxdale, enlisted 7/12/14 in 1st NF, age 36. Motor Transport 14 Coy. Influenza June 1916, shellshock July 1916. Home from 1/5/17. In France from Jan 1916 to April 1917. Transferred to RASC 22/1/18. Discharged 14/12/18. Silver War Badge. Richard was son of Joseph and Isabella. Perhaps him at 4 Clyde Tce Richard 32, married 10 years, 5 children, 4 still alive and Susie 28 b Ireland – Winifred Annie Isa 8, Eliz Violet 7, Isabella 5 and Adam 1 – places of birth of children, County Durham, then Lanarkshire 2 and County Durham the youngest.
John Patrick McGee 7 Gladstone Tce. 468 Sgt 27 NF. 2nd NF then 12/13 NF then 27 NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 1 Railway Tce, Catherine McGee widow, 40 with kids Andrew 19, John 18, Ellen 15, Joseph 13, Frank 10, Jane 7, Theresa 4 and boarder John Brannigan 76 widower. Places of birth Washington, then all kids Usworth and Mr Brannigan in Tyrone.
Andrew Quinn 8 Gladstone Tce. J58175 Ordinary Seaman ‘Kent’. Later AB and War and Victory medals. Kent launched 6/3/01, sold for BU 6/20. Portsmouth for refit in August 1913. Sent to Falklands in September 1914 and took part in the Battle of the Falklands on 8 December 1914, sinking the light cruiser Nurnberg. On 14 March 1915 with HMS Glasgow discovered the Dresden at Mas a Fuera in Chile, and sank her. Sent to China Station in March 1915 but returned home in May 1915. Escorted Channel convoys in June 1918 and in July 1918 went to China. Sent to Vladivostok in January 1919 during American and Japanese operations against Bolshevik Russia. Put on sale list at Hong Kong in March 1920. She had been rearmed in 1917, with lower 6in casemate guns moved up two decks.
In 1911 at 8 Gladstone Tce John Quinn 38, hewer, married 18 years with 8 kids to Emma 36. Children were John 17, Thomas 15, Andrew 13, Ellen 10, Agnes 7, Sarah 5, Michael 3 and Eliz 3m. Places of birth were Newcastle, West Hartlepool, 5 at Felling, 1 Dunston and last 2 children at Usworth. Buried in Wash RC churchyard - Andrew Quinn RN 23/12/20 Age 22 HMS Kent AB J/58175 Son of John and Emma of 15 St Peters St Wash Stn.
John Quinn Sr 8 Hodgson Tce. 24737 1st NF. War medal only. In 1911 at 8 Gladstone Tce John Quinn 38, hewer, married 18 years with 8 kids to Emma 36. Children were John 17, Thomas 15, Andrew 13, Ellen 10, Agnes 7, Sarah 5, Michael 3 and Eliz 3m. Places of birth were Newcastle, West Hartlepool, 5 at Felling, 1 Dunston and last 2 children at Usworth. Buried in Wash RC churchyard - Andrew Quinn RN 23/12/20 Age 22 HMS Kent AB J/58175 Son of John and Emma of 15 St Peters St Wash Stn.
Thomas Quinn 8 Hodgson Tce. 81661 Driver RFA. France 9/11/15 so War, Victory and 1915 Star. (See above for Census info.)
William English 9 Gladstone Tce. 1488 NF (24th) then 11th NF. Forfeits War and Victory medals for desertion 9/11/18. Could be - 1901 at 3 Railway Tce - Thomas English 64 and Jane 57 with James 19, William 13 and then 3 boarders. Places of birth of English family were Gosforth, Durham, Ryhope and Hebburn. In 1911 at 34 Station Tce - William 23 and Maud English 18, married 1 year, both b Tyne Dock with Fred and Lizzie Vickers, her parents (both from Lincs). Wm a hewer..
John Clarke 10 Gladstone Tce. 23924 1st NF. Not under that number. In 1911 at 9 Gladstone Tce - John Murray Clarke, miner, 24, married under 2 years, 1 child with Lily Clarke 23, child John. John M b Penshaw and wife and child at Usworth. From Pension cards - John Murray Clarke disch 12/2/19 of 14 Gladstone Tce New Washington, 279441 Pte Royal Fus born 1887 died of bronchitis. Widow Lily – seems to have been made an award but no clear detail
Medal Rolls have JM Clarke 6th NF 3317 and then Transferred to Royal Fusiliers (City of London Bn) . To France with NF 3/4/16 to 27/8/18 and then to France with R Fus 28/8/18-28/12/18. War and Victory medals.
Robert James Clark(e) 10 Gladstone Tce. 6/25421 Corporal 51st Notts and Derby. Had previously been Cpl 19th DLI. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 9 Gladstone Tce - James Clarke hewer, 47, married 25 years to Isabella 47. 5 children, 4 still alive, with John Murray Clarke 24 (crossed out) married two years, Robert James 20, Arthur William 18, Martha Annie 11 and Mary Jane Race servant 18. Mr Clarke b Comber County Down, his wife at West Rainton, RJ at Dalby Ayrshire, AW at Walton? Nd, Martha at Hebburn and MJ at Usworth. RJ a putter and AW a set rider. (JM had moved to 5 Hodgson Tce – earlier entry John Murray Clark(e) 5 Hodgson Tce 265649 6th NF.
Joseph Watson Whittle 13 Gladstone Tce. 18340 5th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. 10/7/15 to Balkans. Discharged 30/1/19. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. Possibly 1911 at Walker’s Buildings - Joseph Whittle 27, hewer, married to Annie, 26 for 5 years with three children – Annie Mary 3, John Edward 2 and Thomas 2m with John Scully, a lodger 20. Mrs W b Sunderland and all others in Washington. Scully b Shotton.
William Harrison 16 Gladstone Tce. 470243 Corporal RE. War and Victory medals. Not in 1911 census in Usworth
James Watson 21 Gladstone Tce. R11662 AB 63rd RND. In 1911 at 20 Gladstone Tce - James Watson 28, Lamp Inspector above ground, married to Margaret for 3 years and son Ernest 1. James b Boyne Durham, Margaret at Speculation Place and Ernest at Washington Station.
Thomas Trotter 23 Gladstone Tce. 69267 RAMC. War and Victory. In 1911 at 4 Railway Tce - Mary Hannah Trotter, 57, widow (m 33 years 8 kids, 7 still alive) with John Wm 24, Thomas 20, James 18, David 16, Mary 13. All the men were miners, all b Usworth, Mary Hannah b Sunderland. David Trotter was killed on 1/7/16.
Joseph Roddam Longworth 31 Gladstone Tce. 13843 Pte APC. In 1911 at Manor View East - Joseph Roddam Longworth 35, hewer, married 34 years to Susannah 34, with 6 children, 5 still alive. William 10, Joseph Roddam 8, Ann Leithrow 7, Taylor 4, Edna May 3, Thomas James Longworth brother 19 and Eliz Longworth sister 19. Places of birth Usworth Gateshead 3 at Washington, 2 at Usworth and then Windy Nook and Usworth.
Thomas James Longworth 31 Gladstone Tce. 14305 18th Cyclist Battalion. 50th Northumbrian DCC and then Vth CCB. War and Victory. (See above.)
John William Gibson 36 Gladstone Tce. 386344 RAMC Pension ledger states 20% disability but the disability not noted. 5/6d per week then from 14/7/21 up to 7/6d per week for 104 weeks plus Gratuity of £20. In 1911 at 2 Hodgson Tce - John Wm Gibson, hewer, born Usworth and wife of 7 years Eliz 30. No children, Eliz b Felling. His father was John Adams Gibson and his mother Eleanor Bolam.
John Cockburn 2 Albert Tce 418517. 735 Labour Company. Originally 2223 DLI. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger states 55 Edith Ave, b 1895, GSW left knee and bruisia hep? Single man. A different card for the same man states his address as 2 Albert Tce and gives an award of 7/6d from 24/11/20 for 52 weeks and then gratuity of £10. On the back of the card it says MGFF award. B 1895 Discharged 23/11/18. Originally 14DLI War and Victory. 11/9/15 to France so 1915 Star. In 1911 at 2 Albert Tce - John Cockburn 43, widower, (married 20 years 7 children, 6 still alive) hewer b Birtley and his children – John 16, Nicholas 14, William 10 Ann 12 and James 4. Children b Southchurch 2, Heworth, Southchurch and Felling.
Nicolas Cockburn 2 Albert Tce 407974 Driver RE. 9/12/15 to France so 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. Reserves 21/1/19. Joined from 2 Albert Tce as 1513 Durham Fortress RE at Jarrow. SR very brief. In 1911 at 2 Albert Tce - John Cockburn 43, widower, (married 20 years 7 children, 6 still alive) hewer b Birtley and his children – John 16, Nicholas 14, William 10, Ann 12 and James 4. Children b Southchurch 2, Heworth, Southchurch and Felling.
Robert Pattinson 3 Albert Tce 213863 Gr Royal Garrison Artillery. Born 1897. Pension ledger states b 1894 of 3 Albert Tce, single man and debility (under 20%) after tonsilitis. Awarded 5/6d per week for one year. Base details. War and Victory medals. (See below for family) info.
Walter Pattinson 4 Albert Tce. 471145 Driver RE. War and Victory medals. In 1901 at 18 Single Row - William Pattinson, hewer, b Mickley, 40 and Mary J 38 b Newsham Nd, and children Mary A 11, Alice 11 both b Washington, William 10 b Washington and then Thomas 7, Robert 4 and Walter 2 all b Usworth. Charles South, a boarder b Ireland also there. Walter m Gertrude Lowden and died 1937.
Jared Harbin 12 Albert Tce. 110710 Gunner RFA. Discharged SMR. 14/12/18 War and Victory medals. PR and SR. Attested from 58 Middle Row, 19 years old, miner, 13/10/15. To Mesopotamia 6/5/16 in 50 Brigade until November. Back to Mesopotamia in October 1917 in 56 Bde. Discharged 14/12/18. 16/9/18 operation on GSW left hand in Glasgow.
The 1901 Census lists, at 40 Speculation Place, Usworth, the family of Jared Septimus (30) and Hannah Harbin (23, nee Alexander, the couple married at Holy Trinity, Usworth on 5th May 1897). Mr Harbin was a bootmaker, born in South Shields and his wife was from Burradon, Northumberland, as was their 14-year-old servant Margaret Alexander, presumably Hannah’s younger sister. The children, Minnie (3) and John (2) had both been born in Springwell. By 1911 Elsie (7), Hannah (3), Margaret (4), May (9) and Isabella (1) had been added to the family and Minnie had become Mary Ann. Mr and Mrs Harbin had been married 13 years and had had 8 children, of whom one had died before 1911. They were living at 9, Rock Terrace, Usworth. Mr Harbin was a commission agent. A current family member relates that she was told that Jared was a bookmaker (as indeed the 1911 census confirms, so perhaps the enumerator misheard in 1901, or made a mistake when entering the details on the Census.) According to family members, Jared used to hide bags of money in his bedroom (his takings). Unfortunately, his bookmaking days ended in 1903 when he had too big a payout on the Lincolnshire Handicap when all three placed horses were rank outsiders. 1st OVER NORTON - 100 to 7 against, 2nd PORTCULLIS - 33 to 1 against, 3rd YPSILANTI - 20 to 1 against, 20 horses ran. Perhaps Jared felt like running too.
Benjamin Davison 14 Albert Tce. 189829 Gunner RGA. War and Victory medals. Base. Can’t find in 1911 Census.
Edward John Hudson 14 Albert Tce. 18842 Driver RFA. War and Victory medals. To France 22/7/15. Born Ryhope, enlisted at Washington, 7/9/14, at age of 23. In Kitchener Hospital Brighton for 34 days in October 1918, GSW left thigh, shell, flesh. Leave in Dec 16 and Dec 17. Wounded 22/3/18 GSW right leg so 1st Canadian GH and then England. Back to France May 1918. C Batty 117 Brigade. Discharged Dec 1918. Father Thomas at 1 Albert Tce. In 1911 at 24 Old Rows - Thomas Hudson 62, married 38 years to Jane with 12 children, 9 still alive. John Geo Davison Hudson 30, Edward John 20, Mary Eliz 18 and Alfred Richard 14. Places of birth were Murton, Tottengham? Ludworth, Ryhope Colliery (three.). Males all miners.
James Wright 16 Albert Tce 23238 13th Yorks and Labour Corps. War and Victory medals. Not in Usworth in 1911 Census.
James Bishop 17 Albert Tce. 1322 16th NF. To France 22/11/15, ended as Acting Lance Corporal. 16th, 19th and 16th NF. In 1911 at 49 Edith Ave - Thomas Bishop 58, shifter, married to Rachel 54 for 34 years with 7 children (5 still alive). James 16, Martha 23, Ellen 20 and Phillis 28. Mr Bishop b Croydon and all others at Usworth. James was a clerk at the colliery.
Walter Lowes 18 Albert Tce. 213865 Gunner RGA. PR of 18 Albert Tce b 24/2/99, attested 29/1/17, next of kin Olive (sister) and William NF, BEF, brother. Mobilised 5/5/18. 3rd Reserve Heavy Battery RGA. Released for coal mining November 1918. Doesn’t seem to have gone abroad. In 1911 at 8 Penshaw View - William Messenger - 62 married 39 years to Isabella with 9 children, 4 still alive, and Miriam 15 and then Olive Lowes grdau 15, William 13 and Walter 12, their grandsons. Places of birth Distington Cumbria, Whitehaven, 3 at Wingate and 1 at Usworth.
William Lowes 18 Albert Tce. 1590 11th NF. 18th NF and then 11th NF. War and Victory medals. (See above for family info.)
David McCourt 23 Albert Tce 78746 4th (Res) NF. 11th NF, War and Victory medals. B 1898. Pension b 1898 Single. Address 13 Albert Tce deleted and 40 Johnson Tce deleted and 68 Village Lane. GSW right knee, 20% 8/- per week until 29/5/23. Final award Life 2/5/24. In 1911 at 23 Edith Ave- Gilbert McCourt 55 wasteman, married to Ann 50, for 30 years with 13 children, 9 still alive – Gilbert 24, Ann 19, David 13 and Bridget 7. Places of birth Whitehaven 3 and Usworth 3. Gilbert was a shifer.
Joseph Mooney 20 Albert Tce. 18891 Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. War and Victory medals awarded and then returned 16/2/24. In 1911 at 20 Albert Tce - Joseph Mooney 32, hewer b Stanley and wife Emma 32, married 12 years and 2 children – William 11 and Francis 7. William Simpson, 21 a boarder ,also living there. Places of birth Seaham, and last three Usworth.
William Mooney 20 Albert Tce no details (see below).
William Mooney 20 Albert Tce. Stoker RN Victory. K50284 b 7/4/99 Gateshead. Victory, Queen Elizabeth July 1918 and then Jan-Sept 1919 ashore. War gratuity paid. In 1911 at 20 Albert Tce Joseph Mooney 32, hewer b Stanley and wife Emma 32, married 12 years and 2 children – William 11 and Francis 7. William Simpson, 21 a boarder also living there. Places of birth Seaham, and last three Usworth.
William Simpson 21 Albert Tce 283773 Driver RH and FA. Not under that number. Possibly the William Simpson living as a boarder with family of Joseph Mooney. There was another William Simpson b 1890 at 32 Gladstone Tce in 1911, stepson of William Wilkinson.
Timothy Smith Self 4 Railway Cottages (Usworth Station). 263335 Gunner RFA. Not under that number. In 1911 at 4 Railway Cottages John Edward Self, 47, Railway signalman married to Sarah 48, 28 years with 12 children, 8 still alive and James Wm 27, Mary 21, John Edward 19, Maria 15, Laura 13, Timothy 12, Stephen 10, Albert 8. Places of birth Suffolk, Coxgreen, Wash, Pelaw, Heworth, 2 Wash, 3 Usworth. Can’t find any Military record
William Mooney 2 Hillthorne Tce 20/1445 2nd GB (Garrison Battalion?) NF. Enlisted 14/1/15, Silver War Badge discharged 18/3/19. War medal.
Robert Swinburne 4 Hillthorne Tce. 276544 Gunner RFA (21 Heavy Battery). B 1870. Enlisted 17/8/14. B Usworth. Suffered varicose veins. War and Victory medals. Discharged 14/12/18. Silver War Badge. Did serve overseas. Army has him as Swinburn. Robert Swinburne Artillery enlisted as 276544, 41 years old , b Usworth, a miner. Had served in RGA until 1/8/11 and rejoined 17/8/14. Wife Eliz (Armstrong widow) in Sunderland 1893 at 40 Cooperative Tce. Son Robt b Greys Essex 1903. In France from 20/8/15 to 10/11/16. From 20/6/18 pension of 27/6d for 4 weeks and then 5/6d for 48 weeks. Miss E Smith c/o Revd Hutchinson of St Anselm’s – asking if this NCO is a married man stating she has kept company with him for the last eight months owing to his strange ways she believes him to be a married man. *See also Robert Swinburn of 40 Cooperative Tce)
John T Wild 4 Hillthorne Tce. 20902 Coldstream Gds. War and Victory medals, Medals returned 20/2/23, under KR1743 – perhaps unclaimed. Can’t find him in Census in 1911
George Reiling 6 Hillthorne Tce. 484345 Labour Coy. Not under that number. 146192 RAF, born 17/9/73 Pension Ledger under RAF number. Born 1877 suffering bronchitis attributable to service, 30% 12/- per week plus 14/3d per week for wife and 6 children until 21/8/23 and then Life Final Award 15/7/24. On a separate card it gives Margaret as his widow of 24 Pump Row and suggests he died in August 1931. Medal Roll says NF 1441 and then RAF and War and Victory medals. Discharged 14/12/18. In 1911 at 6 Hillthorne Tce - George Reiling 37, hewer, married 10 years 31/1/1901 to Margaret J, 27, with 5 children – Jane Dawson R, Margaret, Alexander, Clement Wilson R 2, Bridget 8m and Alexander Reiling 75, his father. Places of birth Whitehaven, Boldon, CLS 5 and Whitehaven. RAF record states he enlisted in the Army 13/1/15 and transferred to RAF on 15/2/18. Served in 126 Squadron to 20/11/18.
Matthew Marshall 2 Edith Tce 471789 Sapper RE, Railways. War and Victory medals. Could be Matthew, son of John and Elizabeth. He was 19 in 1901 and working as a General labourer, b Usworth. Living at 15 Coxon’s Row.
Joseph Lewins 4 Edith Ave. 95663 DLI. 13th DLI, War and Victory medals. Two Joseph Lewins b 1890, one at Middle Row and one in Edith Ave. No way of knowing which one.
John George Thornton 6 Edith Ave 33829 Driver RFA. He died of wounds in 47 Casualty Clearing Station on 30thApril 1918 and was buried in Crouy British Cemetery I D 19. The 1901 census recorded the Thorntons, John (35) and Mary (33), with their growing family at 2, Railway Terrace, Usworth. Their children were Isabella (13), Joseph (11), Lizzie (9), John G (7), James (4) and Thomas (1). Mr Thornton was a stoneman at the colliery and everyone had been born in Usworth. By 1911 Avis (1), Ethel (6) and Robert William (4) had been born. They were still together in Usworth, at 6, Edith Avenue. Mr and Mrs Thornton had been married for 25 years and of their 11 children one had died before 1911. Mr Thornton was a stoneman, and the three older boys were putter, putter and screener. Pension card states that John Geo was 33829 Driver RFA and died of wounds on 30/4/18. His mother Mrs Mary Thornton of 6 Edith Ave was born 1/8/69 received 10/- for life from 12/11/18
Alexander Robert Milburn 10 Edith Ave. 32004 5th (Res) Grenadier Guards. Medal Index says 1st Grenadier Guards. His medals (War and Victory) were returned in 1920 having been inscribed with Coldstream Guards. PR. He was at 19 Bowes Cres (deleted) 6 Wingrove Tce when he enlisted 10/12/15. He was 20 and married (later) Eliz Smith on 26/5/17 at Usworth Parish Church, address given as 6 Wingrove Tce. Matthew b Feb 1918. Mobilised from reserve 16/4/18, to France 10/10/18 and discharged 31/3/20. In 1911 at 12 Bowes Cres Springwell - Matthew Milburn 66, blacksmith, married to Jane 59 for 40 years with 13 children, 6 still alive, Joseph 20, Matthew 19, Elizabeth 17 and grandsons Robert and Frederick 16 and 12. Robert a miner. Places of birth Eighton Banks and the rest Usworth.
Joseph Thornton 6 Edith Ave. 50167 1st King’s Liverpool. Medal roll says 17th KLR. War and Victory medals. (See above for family information.)
John James Hopson 8 Edith Ave. 1603 18th NF. 18th NF, then 8th, then 18th. He enlisted 11/7/15 and was discharged 21/1/19. Served overseas. Silver War Badge, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 8 Edith Ave - Joseph Hopson 60, miner, married 29 years to Isabella 50, 11 children, 10 still alive – Joseph 21, Margaret 16, John James 13, Alice 11, Jane Ellen 9 and Thomas 7. Mr Hopson b Newcastle and everyone else at Usworth. Pension Ledger. 23 Edith Ave and suffering gas poisoning, discharged 9/10/18. 60% - 50% - 40% and pension of 24/-, 20/- 16/- until 4/3/23. John James m Mary Jane Buckham and died in Worksop in 1954.
Thomas Johnson Chilton 14 Edith Ave. 95216 4th DLI, enlisted 11/12/15, discharged 20/3/19 aged 23 (injured leg). Did not serve overseas. Silver War Badge, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Havannah Tce Thomas Chilton 45, married, chock drawer, b Hylton, and wife 46 Mary Jane, married 26 years and 13 children, 11 still alive – Arthur 21, Richard 19, Margaret 17, Thomas J 15, John 13, Emily J 12, Charles 9, Isabella 8, Anne, Edith, Charles Chilton 13 nephew and Thomas Dawson, boarder 59. Places of birth Shiney Row, Pallion 2, Washington 8, Sunderland and Lumley. Thomas J a driver in mine.
Thomas Quinn 8 Hodgson Tce. 81661 Driver RFA. France 9/11/15 so War, Victory and 1915 Star. (See above for Census info.)
William English 9 Gladstone Tce. 1488 NF (24th) then 11th NF. Forfeits War and Victory medals for desertion 9/11/18. Could be - 1901 at 3 Railway Tce - Thomas English 64 and Jane 57 with James 19, William 13 and then 3 boarders. Places of birth of English family were Gosforth, Durham, Ryhope and Hebburn. In 1911 at 34 Station Tce - William 23 and Maud English 18, married 1 year, both b Tyne Dock with Fred and Lizzie Vickers, her parents (both from Lincs). Wm a hewer..
John Clarke 10 Gladstone Tce. 23924 1st NF. Not under that number. In 1911 at 9 Gladstone Tce - John Murray Clarke, miner, 24, married under 2 years, 1 child with Lily Clarke 23, child John. John M b Penshaw and wife and child at Usworth. From Pension cards - John Murray Clarke disch 12/2/19 of 14 Gladstone Tce New Washington, 279441 Pte Royal Fus born 1887 died of bronchitis. Widow Lily – seems to have been made an award but no clear detail
Medal Rolls have JM Clarke 6th NF 3317 and then Transferred to Royal Fusiliers (City of London Bn) . To France with NF 3/4/16 to 27/8/18 and then to France with R Fus 28/8/18-28/12/18. War and Victory medals.
Robert James Clark(e) 10 Gladstone Tce. 6/25421 Corporal 51st Notts and Derby. Had previously been Cpl 19th DLI. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 9 Gladstone Tce - James Clarke hewer, 47, married 25 years to Isabella 47. 5 children, 4 still alive, with John Murray Clarke 24 (crossed out) married two years, Robert James 20, Arthur William 18, Martha Annie 11 and Mary Jane Race servant 18. Mr Clarke b Comber County Down, his wife at West Rainton, RJ at Dalby Ayrshire, AW at Walton? Nd, Martha at Hebburn and MJ at Usworth. RJ a putter and AW a set rider. (JM had moved to 5 Hodgson Tce – earlier entry John Murray Clark(e) 5 Hodgson Tce 265649 6th NF.
Joseph Watson Whittle 13 Gladstone Tce. 18340 5th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. 10/7/15 to Balkans. Discharged 30/1/19. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. Possibly 1911 at Walker’s Buildings - Joseph Whittle 27, hewer, married to Annie, 26 for 5 years with three children – Annie Mary 3, John Edward 2 and Thomas 2m with John Scully, a lodger 20. Mrs W b Sunderland and all others in Washington. Scully b Shotton.
William Harrison 16 Gladstone Tce. 470243 Corporal RE. War and Victory medals. Not in 1911 census in Usworth
James Watson 21 Gladstone Tce. R11662 AB 63rd RND. In 1911 at 20 Gladstone Tce - James Watson 28, Lamp Inspector above ground, married to Margaret for 3 years and son Ernest 1. James b Boyne Durham, Margaret at Speculation Place and Ernest at Washington Station.
Thomas Trotter 23 Gladstone Tce. 69267 RAMC. War and Victory. In 1911 at 4 Railway Tce - Mary Hannah Trotter, 57, widow (m 33 years 8 kids, 7 still alive) with John Wm 24, Thomas 20, James 18, David 16, Mary 13. All the men were miners, all b Usworth, Mary Hannah b Sunderland. David Trotter was killed on 1/7/16.
Joseph Roddam Longworth 31 Gladstone Tce. 13843 Pte APC. In 1911 at Manor View East - Joseph Roddam Longworth 35, hewer, married 34 years to Susannah 34, with 6 children, 5 still alive. William 10, Joseph Roddam 8, Ann Leithrow 7, Taylor 4, Edna May 3, Thomas James Longworth brother 19 and Eliz Longworth sister 19. Places of birth Usworth Gateshead 3 at Washington, 2 at Usworth and then Windy Nook and Usworth.
Thomas James Longworth 31 Gladstone Tce. 14305 18th Cyclist Battalion. 50th Northumbrian DCC and then Vth CCB. War and Victory. (See above.)
John William Gibson 36 Gladstone Tce. 386344 RAMC Pension ledger states 20% disability but the disability not noted. 5/6d per week then from 14/7/21 up to 7/6d per week for 104 weeks plus Gratuity of £20. In 1911 at 2 Hodgson Tce - John Wm Gibson, hewer, born Usworth and wife of 7 years Eliz 30. No children, Eliz b Felling. His father was John Adams Gibson and his mother Eleanor Bolam.
John Cockburn 2 Albert Tce 418517. 735 Labour Company. Originally 2223 DLI. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger states 55 Edith Ave, b 1895, GSW left knee and bruisia hep? Single man. A different card for the same man states his address as 2 Albert Tce and gives an award of 7/6d from 24/11/20 for 52 weeks and then gratuity of £10. On the back of the card it says MGFF award. B 1895 Discharged 23/11/18. Originally 14DLI War and Victory. 11/9/15 to France so 1915 Star. In 1911 at 2 Albert Tce - John Cockburn 43, widower, (married 20 years 7 children, 6 still alive) hewer b Birtley and his children – John 16, Nicholas 14, William 10 Ann 12 and James 4. Children b Southchurch 2, Heworth, Southchurch and Felling.
Nicolas Cockburn 2 Albert Tce 407974 Driver RE. 9/12/15 to France so 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. Reserves 21/1/19. Joined from 2 Albert Tce as 1513 Durham Fortress RE at Jarrow. SR very brief. In 1911 at 2 Albert Tce - John Cockburn 43, widower, (married 20 years 7 children, 6 still alive) hewer b Birtley and his children – John 16, Nicholas 14, William 10, Ann 12 and James 4. Children b Southchurch 2, Heworth, Southchurch and Felling.
Robert Pattinson 3 Albert Tce 213863 Gr Royal Garrison Artillery. Born 1897. Pension ledger states b 1894 of 3 Albert Tce, single man and debility (under 20%) after tonsilitis. Awarded 5/6d per week for one year. Base details. War and Victory medals. (See below for family) info.
Walter Pattinson 4 Albert Tce. 471145 Driver RE. War and Victory medals. In 1901 at 18 Single Row - William Pattinson, hewer, b Mickley, 40 and Mary J 38 b Newsham Nd, and children Mary A 11, Alice 11 both b Washington, William 10 b Washington and then Thomas 7, Robert 4 and Walter 2 all b Usworth. Charles South, a boarder b Ireland also there. Walter m Gertrude Lowden and died 1937.
Jared Harbin 12 Albert Tce. 110710 Gunner RFA. Discharged SMR. 14/12/18 War and Victory medals. PR and SR. Attested from 58 Middle Row, 19 years old, miner, 13/10/15. To Mesopotamia 6/5/16 in 50 Brigade until November. Back to Mesopotamia in October 1917 in 56 Bde. Discharged 14/12/18. 16/9/18 operation on GSW left hand in Glasgow.
The 1901 Census lists, at 40 Speculation Place, Usworth, the family of Jared Septimus (30) and Hannah Harbin (23, nee Alexander, the couple married at Holy Trinity, Usworth on 5th May 1897). Mr Harbin was a bootmaker, born in South Shields and his wife was from Burradon, Northumberland, as was their 14-year-old servant Margaret Alexander, presumably Hannah’s younger sister. The children, Minnie (3) and John (2) had both been born in Springwell. By 1911 Elsie (7), Hannah (3), Margaret (4), May (9) and Isabella (1) had been added to the family and Minnie had become Mary Ann. Mr and Mrs Harbin had been married 13 years and had had 8 children, of whom one had died before 1911. They were living at 9, Rock Terrace, Usworth. Mr Harbin was a commission agent. A current family member relates that she was told that Jared was a bookmaker (as indeed the 1911 census confirms, so perhaps the enumerator misheard in 1901, or made a mistake when entering the details on the Census.) According to family members, Jared used to hide bags of money in his bedroom (his takings). Unfortunately, his bookmaking days ended in 1903 when he had too big a payout on the Lincolnshire Handicap when all three placed horses were rank outsiders. 1st OVER NORTON - 100 to 7 against, 2nd PORTCULLIS - 33 to 1 against, 3rd YPSILANTI - 20 to 1 against, 20 horses ran. Perhaps Jared felt like running too.
Benjamin Davison 14 Albert Tce. 189829 Gunner RGA. War and Victory medals. Base. Can’t find in 1911 Census.
Edward John Hudson 14 Albert Tce. 18842 Driver RFA. War and Victory medals. To France 22/7/15. Born Ryhope, enlisted at Washington, 7/9/14, at age of 23. In Kitchener Hospital Brighton for 34 days in October 1918, GSW left thigh, shell, flesh. Leave in Dec 16 and Dec 17. Wounded 22/3/18 GSW right leg so 1st Canadian GH and then England. Back to France May 1918. C Batty 117 Brigade. Discharged Dec 1918. Father Thomas at 1 Albert Tce. In 1911 at 24 Old Rows - Thomas Hudson 62, married 38 years to Jane with 12 children, 9 still alive. John Geo Davison Hudson 30, Edward John 20, Mary Eliz 18 and Alfred Richard 14. Places of birth were Murton, Tottengham? Ludworth, Ryhope Colliery (three.). Males all miners.
James Wright 16 Albert Tce 23238 13th Yorks and Labour Corps. War and Victory medals. Not in Usworth in 1911 Census.
James Bishop 17 Albert Tce. 1322 16th NF. To France 22/11/15, ended as Acting Lance Corporal. 16th, 19th and 16th NF. In 1911 at 49 Edith Ave - Thomas Bishop 58, shifter, married to Rachel 54 for 34 years with 7 children (5 still alive). James 16, Martha 23, Ellen 20 and Phillis 28. Mr Bishop b Croydon and all others at Usworth. James was a clerk at the colliery.
Walter Lowes 18 Albert Tce. 213865 Gunner RGA. PR of 18 Albert Tce b 24/2/99, attested 29/1/17, next of kin Olive (sister) and William NF, BEF, brother. Mobilised 5/5/18. 3rd Reserve Heavy Battery RGA. Released for coal mining November 1918. Doesn’t seem to have gone abroad. In 1911 at 8 Penshaw View - William Messenger - 62 married 39 years to Isabella with 9 children, 4 still alive, and Miriam 15 and then Olive Lowes grdau 15, William 13 and Walter 12, their grandsons. Places of birth Distington Cumbria, Whitehaven, 3 at Wingate and 1 at Usworth.
William Lowes 18 Albert Tce. 1590 11th NF. 18th NF and then 11th NF. War and Victory medals. (See above for family info.)
David McCourt 23 Albert Tce 78746 4th (Res) NF. 11th NF, War and Victory medals. B 1898. Pension b 1898 Single. Address 13 Albert Tce deleted and 40 Johnson Tce deleted and 68 Village Lane. GSW right knee, 20% 8/- per week until 29/5/23. Final award Life 2/5/24. In 1911 at 23 Edith Ave- Gilbert McCourt 55 wasteman, married to Ann 50, for 30 years with 13 children, 9 still alive – Gilbert 24, Ann 19, David 13 and Bridget 7. Places of birth Whitehaven 3 and Usworth 3. Gilbert was a shifer.
Joseph Mooney 20 Albert Tce. 18891 Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. War and Victory medals awarded and then returned 16/2/24. In 1911 at 20 Albert Tce - Joseph Mooney 32, hewer b Stanley and wife Emma 32, married 12 years and 2 children – William 11 and Francis 7. William Simpson, 21 a boarder ,also living there. Places of birth Seaham, and last three Usworth.
William Mooney 20 Albert Tce no details (see below).
William Mooney 20 Albert Tce. Stoker RN Victory. K50284 b 7/4/99 Gateshead. Victory, Queen Elizabeth July 1918 and then Jan-Sept 1919 ashore. War gratuity paid. In 1911 at 20 Albert Tce Joseph Mooney 32, hewer b Stanley and wife Emma 32, married 12 years and 2 children – William 11 and Francis 7. William Simpson, 21 a boarder also living there. Places of birth Seaham, and last three Usworth.
William Simpson 21 Albert Tce 283773 Driver RH and FA. Not under that number. Possibly the William Simpson living as a boarder with family of Joseph Mooney. There was another William Simpson b 1890 at 32 Gladstone Tce in 1911, stepson of William Wilkinson.
Timothy Smith Self 4 Railway Cottages (Usworth Station). 263335 Gunner RFA. Not under that number. In 1911 at 4 Railway Cottages John Edward Self, 47, Railway signalman married to Sarah 48, 28 years with 12 children, 8 still alive and James Wm 27, Mary 21, John Edward 19, Maria 15, Laura 13, Timothy 12, Stephen 10, Albert 8. Places of birth Suffolk, Coxgreen, Wash, Pelaw, Heworth, 2 Wash, 3 Usworth. Can’t find any Military record
William Mooney 2 Hillthorne Tce 20/1445 2nd GB (Garrison Battalion?) NF. Enlisted 14/1/15, Silver War Badge discharged 18/3/19. War medal.
Robert Swinburne 4 Hillthorne Tce. 276544 Gunner RFA (21 Heavy Battery). B 1870. Enlisted 17/8/14. B Usworth. Suffered varicose veins. War and Victory medals. Discharged 14/12/18. Silver War Badge. Did serve overseas. Army has him as Swinburn. Robert Swinburne Artillery enlisted as 276544, 41 years old , b Usworth, a miner. Had served in RGA until 1/8/11 and rejoined 17/8/14. Wife Eliz (Armstrong widow) in Sunderland 1893 at 40 Cooperative Tce. Son Robt b Greys Essex 1903. In France from 20/8/15 to 10/11/16. From 20/6/18 pension of 27/6d for 4 weeks and then 5/6d for 48 weeks. Miss E Smith c/o Revd Hutchinson of St Anselm’s – asking if this NCO is a married man stating she has kept company with him for the last eight months owing to his strange ways she believes him to be a married man. *See also Robert Swinburn of 40 Cooperative Tce)
John T Wild 4 Hillthorne Tce. 20902 Coldstream Gds. War and Victory medals, Medals returned 20/2/23, under KR1743 – perhaps unclaimed. Can’t find him in Census in 1911
George Reiling 6 Hillthorne Tce. 484345 Labour Coy. Not under that number. 146192 RAF, born 17/9/73 Pension Ledger under RAF number. Born 1877 suffering bronchitis attributable to service, 30% 12/- per week plus 14/3d per week for wife and 6 children until 21/8/23 and then Life Final Award 15/7/24. On a separate card it gives Margaret as his widow of 24 Pump Row and suggests he died in August 1931. Medal Roll says NF 1441 and then RAF and War and Victory medals. Discharged 14/12/18. In 1911 at 6 Hillthorne Tce - George Reiling 37, hewer, married 10 years 31/1/1901 to Margaret J, 27, with 5 children – Jane Dawson R, Margaret, Alexander, Clement Wilson R 2, Bridget 8m and Alexander Reiling 75, his father. Places of birth Whitehaven, Boldon, CLS 5 and Whitehaven. RAF record states he enlisted in the Army 13/1/15 and transferred to RAF on 15/2/18. Served in 126 Squadron to 20/11/18.
Matthew Marshall 2 Edith Tce 471789 Sapper RE, Railways. War and Victory medals. Could be Matthew, son of John and Elizabeth. He was 19 in 1901 and working as a General labourer, b Usworth. Living at 15 Coxon’s Row.
Joseph Lewins 4 Edith Ave. 95663 DLI. 13th DLI, War and Victory medals. Two Joseph Lewins b 1890, one at Middle Row and one in Edith Ave. No way of knowing which one.
John George Thornton 6 Edith Ave 33829 Driver RFA. He died of wounds in 47 Casualty Clearing Station on 30thApril 1918 and was buried in Crouy British Cemetery I D 19. The 1901 census recorded the Thorntons, John (35) and Mary (33), with their growing family at 2, Railway Terrace, Usworth. Their children were Isabella (13), Joseph (11), Lizzie (9), John G (7), James (4) and Thomas (1). Mr Thornton was a stoneman at the colliery and everyone had been born in Usworth. By 1911 Avis (1), Ethel (6) and Robert William (4) had been born. They were still together in Usworth, at 6, Edith Avenue. Mr and Mrs Thornton had been married for 25 years and of their 11 children one had died before 1911. Mr Thornton was a stoneman, and the three older boys were putter, putter and screener. Pension card states that John Geo was 33829 Driver RFA and died of wounds on 30/4/18. His mother Mrs Mary Thornton of 6 Edith Ave was born 1/8/69 received 10/- for life from 12/11/18
Alexander Robert Milburn 10 Edith Ave. 32004 5th (Res) Grenadier Guards. Medal Index says 1st Grenadier Guards. His medals (War and Victory) were returned in 1920 having been inscribed with Coldstream Guards. PR. He was at 19 Bowes Cres (deleted) 6 Wingrove Tce when he enlisted 10/12/15. He was 20 and married (later) Eliz Smith on 26/5/17 at Usworth Parish Church, address given as 6 Wingrove Tce. Matthew b Feb 1918. Mobilised from reserve 16/4/18, to France 10/10/18 and discharged 31/3/20. In 1911 at 12 Bowes Cres Springwell - Matthew Milburn 66, blacksmith, married to Jane 59 for 40 years with 13 children, 6 still alive, Joseph 20, Matthew 19, Elizabeth 17 and grandsons Robert and Frederick 16 and 12. Robert a miner. Places of birth Eighton Banks and the rest Usworth.
Joseph Thornton 6 Edith Ave. 50167 1st King’s Liverpool. Medal roll says 17th KLR. War and Victory medals. (See above for family information.)
John James Hopson 8 Edith Ave. 1603 18th NF. 18th NF, then 8th, then 18th. He enlisted 11/7/15 and was discharged 21/1/19. Served overseas. Silver War Badge, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 8 Edith Ave - Joseph Hopson 60, miner, married 29 years to Isabella 50, 11 children, 10 still alive – Joseph 21, Margaret 16, John James 13, Alice 11, Jane Ellen 9 and Thomas 7. Mr Hopson b Newcastle and everyone else at Usworth. Pension Ledger. 23 Edith Ave and suffering gas poisoning, discharged 9/10/18. 60% - 50% - 40% and pension of 24/-, 20/- 16/- until 4/3/23. John James m Mary Jane Buckham and died in Worksop in 1954.
Thomas Johnson Chilton 14 Edith Ave. 95216 4th DLI, enlisted 11/12/15, discharged 20/3/19 aged 23 (injured leg). Did not serve overseas. Silver War Badge, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Havannah Tce Thomas Chilton 45, married, chock drawer, b Hylton, and wife 46 Mary Jane, married 26 years and 13 children, 11 still alive – Arthur 21, Richard 19, Margaret 17, Thomas J 15, John 13, Emily J 12, Charles 9, Isabella 8, Anne, Edith, Charles Chilton 13 nephew and Thomas Dawson, boarder 59. Places of birth Shiney Row, Pallion 2, Washington 8, Sunderland and Lumley. Thomas J a driver in mine.
William Forsyth Sr 18 Edith Ave. 73033 Sgt RAMC. Medal roll has him as Private – War and Victory medals. Application for emblems 1/12/25. Pension Ledger card gives his address as 18 Edith Avenue Ushaw Moor (sic) and a L/Cpl. 20% disability gave 8/- per week with a later addition of 7/1d for wife and 4 kids and then 8/- + 5/11d for three kids. No further grounds dated 7/10/21. In 1911 at 18 Edith Ave William 40 (8 years married 6 children 2 died crossed out) and Ann Jefferson Forsyth married under a year 1 child, William 17, Annie 12, John 6, Joseph 4, Robert 1 month and George Irving boarder 50. Places of birth Usworth, Sunderland, Usworth Colliery 5 and S Shields. Wm Sr a deputy overman, Wm Jr a putter.
William Forsyth Jr 18 Edith Ave. 18459 Pte, 2nd RI Regt. Enlisted 5/1/15, discharged 3/2/19 wounds served overseas. Lance Corporal. Silver War Badge. Royal Inniskilling 1st, then 7th. Pension says L/Cpl of 18 Edith Ave and specifies shell wound to abdomen – 40% and 16/- per week until 1/5/23 (see above for family info)
Henry Oliver 22 Edith Ave. 457812 Sapper RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 22 Edith Ave - William Oliver 47, married to Eliza 45 for 24 years with 9 children, 7 still alive – William 23, Annie 18, May 16, Henry 13, Alder 9 and John 5. Parents b Jarrow and then Hedworth, Simonside, Castletown 2 and Usworth 2.
John Pascoe 24 Edith Ave. 207795 Gunner RGA. Base details, War and Victory medals. PR - 22 miner, 24 Edith Ave. Father James. Injured GSW face, at duty, not to blame. 98 Brigade. GHosp Rouen 22/8/18. Had attested 17/1/18. Arrived in France 25/6/18. Joined 3rd Siege Batty 12/7/18. In 1911 at 24 Edith Ave - James and Hannah 48 and 41, married 24 years with 12 children, 9 still alive – Richard 23, William 20, Eliz 19, John 15 a driver, Martha 13, Dora 9, Georgina 4, James 6 and Andrew 2. Mr Pascoe an onsetter, Rich an onsetter, Wm a putter and John a driver. Mr Pascoe b Dalton Lancs and everyone else at Usworth.
Frank Daglish 26 Edith Ave. 20641 12th/13th NF. 12th then 12/13th, War and Victory medals. Deserted 21/2/19. In June 1938 he declared that he had lost his discharge certificate – ‘I was living with my mother on Discharge and they were left there when I married in 1921 and have never seen them since, I think they crumpled up and fell to pieces.’ On a confession form which Canon Lomax signed ‘I do not believe that this man did desert’ Frank wrote that he still insisted ‘that I was demobilised at Aldershot and I got my gratuity from York.’ They sent him another form and told him to sign it in confession, ‘without qualification’. Frank then answered a series of questions, still denying desertion. In 1911 at 21 Havannah Tce - Hannah Daglish 42 living with James 21, Thomas 19, Frank 13, William 7, Robert 5, Catherine 17 and Eliz 11. Mrs Daglish b Cumberland and all the rest Durham. However, another Frank Daglish was living at 4 Cottages with James and Ellen married 24 years, 4 children Mary Lizzie 20, John James 17, Catherine Ada 15 and Frank 13. Places of birth were Washington, Bishop Auckland, Brandon and then 3 in Washington.
William Furness 26 Edith Ave. 14266 7th E Yorks. To France 2/8/15 and so 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. 7th EYorks, then 1st, then 8th. In 1911 at 16 Monument Tce, Usworth -Hannah Furness 50, 9 children, James 25, William 18 (Putter), Mary Alice 23, Maria 21, Lily 16, Florence 14 and Albert Hardy (nephew) 24. Everyone b Washington.
Thomas (Hudson) Muter 28 Edith Ave. 11598 Gunner RFA. War and Victory medals. Pension – no grounds for further award. SR - aged 33. Born Walker. Wife Mary Evans Muter at 88 Edith Ave, married Mary E Carr at Register office, Newcastle 25/4/03 and children Mary E 1904, Margaret Eliz 1905, Sarah Ada 1906, James Evans 1908, Norah 1912 and…… He attested at Sunderland 23/3/15 into A Batty 160 (Wearside) Brigade. Pension of 5/- per week for 52 weeks 10%. Discharged 7/5/19. 4/5/15, a son, John died at 6 months. To France 10/1/16 to 15/9/18 then a week at home then back to France. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 60 Edith Ave - Thomas 29 and Mary, married 8 years, 6 children, 1 had died (John), Thomas was 5 months. Placs of birth were Benson ND, Winlaton, Byker, Whitley Bay, CLS (2) Usworth. A boarder, Thomas Curry 25, Insurance Agent, was with them.
Joseph Hann 36 Edith Ave. 401530 Lance Corporal 851 Labour Coy. Pension b 1880 discharged 23/11/18. Widow Margaret, her pension 20/- from 12/4/22. Previous card says b 1880, living at 36 Edith Ave, married, UDA and GSW. 20% 8/- for him and 2/- for wife then 2/3/21 100% and 40/- and wife 10/- until 26/7/21. Joseph died April-June 1922 in Sunderland. Originally Pte 301 DLI. Can’t find him in 1911 Census.
John Wilson 36 Edith Ave. 481685 223rd Div Emp Coy. Originally 27/735 NF. War and Victory medals. Pension Ledger. Two cards 18 Quarry Row and Margaret Ann Wilson his widow from 21/11/33. Earlier card states 30% disablement and then 20% and 12/- per week plus 8/10d for wife and 3 children and then down to 8/- and 5/11d until 26/2/24. Three possibles in 1911 Census.
Thompson Bulch 38 Edith Ave. 68813 Pte RC Regt. Not under that number and no T Bulch.
In 1911 at 38 Edith Ave - William Bulch 48, married 27 years to Frances 42, 12 children and 8 still alive – Maria 19, Charles 18, Thompson 14 (Driver) James 7, Edward 4 and William Loftus Bulch grandson 2. Places of birth Darlington, Usworth Washington 2, Shafto Tce, Washington 2 and Usworth.
Thomas William Shields 40 Edith Ave. 71894 Shoeingsmith RFA. To France 26/9/15 so 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 40 Edith Ave - Thomas Shields, 18 a boarder and blacksmith at the colliery, was living with the Fitzpatrick Family ie Richard, Hannah and their 7 children surviving children of 11.
George Hope 40 Edith Ave. 6989 8th NF. Possibly 27/989 27th NF, 8th NF. War and Victory medals. Can’t find him in the Census for 1911.
John Haggan 42 Edith Ave. 207829 Gunner RGA. Pension Ledger. 42 Edith Ave, synovitis, discharged 2/2/19. Under 20% disability 9/6d per week from 2/2/21 for 70 weeks. Discharged 2/2/19. Base details. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 27 Elliott Tce - Sarah Ann Haggan 53, widow m 30 years, with 11 children, 7 still alive – Francis McAllister 73 Mother, and then Owen 21, John 14, Isaac 12 and Jane 10. Sarah and Francis b Whitehaven and the kids in Usworth. John m Ann J Marriner and died at Gateshead in 1982
James Allan Tait 42 Edith Ave Ordinary Seaman RN. B Gateshead 28/8/97, putter. Enlisted March 1918. Victory then RNR Trawler Section as deckhand. In 1911 at 2 Usworth Colliery – Robert Tait 38 stoneman, married 14 years to Eliz (Marriner) with 6 children – James Allen T 13, Edith 12, Ralph 10, Mary Eliz 8, Robert 5 and Esther 2. Places of birth are Pittington, Whitburn, Usworth, Springwell, and 4 at Usworth. He married Annie Mary Hetherington, moved to Australia, had 2 children and died at Belmont NSW in 1966.
David Kelly 48 Edith Ave. 207796 Gunner Siege Artillery Brigade RGA. Base details, War and Victory medals. Next number to John Pascoe. In 1911 at 48 Edith Ave - David Kelly 47, wasteman, married to Margaret Ann 38, for 15 years and 6 children – David 15, landing boy, Henry 14, Ellen, 12, Jane 10, Catherine 8, Barbara 6 and Eliz Bainbridge Minlaw 81 widow. Mr K b Warrington and then Boldon Colliery 4, Green Lane, Durham 4 and Monkwearmouth (blind at 76). Presume father was too old to serve.
Thomas William Bennison 52 Edith Ave. 217306 Gunner RGA. PR - enlisted 5/6/18, from 52 Edith Ave, 28, miner, married Mary Robson 16/1/15 and children Mabel June 1915 and Mary, July 1918, discharged 12/12/18. In 1911 at 66 Edith Ave - Thomas Bennison 53 widower, b Pickering Yks with children William 20 (ie Thomas William, dob matches), Sarah 18, Emily 15 and Robert 12. Wm was b Upsall Bank Yks and was a Stoneman. He married Mary Ann Robson in 1915, had three children and d in 1954.
George Lambton 54 Edith Ave. TZ 187 Gunner RND. In 1911 at 54 EdithAve George 25, a hewer, married to Catherine 24, for 2 years with 2 children (1 still alive) and James Sennett L 1. George was b Washington as was James and his wife in Castle Eden. George died in 1962.
Robert William Bolam 56 Edith Ave. 518509 Labour Coy. Born 1884, discharged 21/1/19 Driver RFA, War and Victory. In 1911 at 56 Edith Ave – Robert William Bolam, 28, Stoneman, married 5 years to Eliz (Wright), 3 children, - Robert William 5, Mary Alice 3 and Joseph Henry 2, all born Usworth except Mrs Bolam born at Hetton le Hole. RW died in Idaho USA in 1949.
William Henry Wright 56 Edith Ave 18/1592 13th NF. 26th NF then 13th NF War and Victory medals. B 1896, discharged 12/2/19. Can’t pin him down in Census.
John Alder Gillhespy 66 Edith Ave 18653 (11th) R Inniskilling Fus. Army has Gilhespy, War, Victory and 15 Star, to France 5/10/15. B 1878 in Tynemouth. Can’t find him in census
John William Jordan 21 Edith Ave. 18463 Border Reg. To France 14/7/15. 7th Border and then 15 North Lancs 55611. War, Victory and 15 Star. In 1911 at 21 Edith Ave -Thomas Jordan 49 hewer, married 23 years with 11 kids, 9 still alive to Catherine 44. Mary 23, Thomas 21, John Willie 19, Peter 14, Ethel 12, Patrick 10, Michael 8 and Matthew 5. Places of birth - HLS, Maryport and then all kids at Usworth. John Willie a putter.
Robert Lennon 27 Edith Ave. 7059 15th MGC. Pension. No grounds for award. Originally 25782 DLI before MGC. War and Victory medals. In 1901 James (35) and Catherine Lennon (33, nee Downey), the former born in Whitehaven and the latter in Ireland, were living at 16 The Square, Usworth. James was a hewer. Their children were Bridget (12), Thomas (11 killed 16/9/16), James (7), Robert (4), Sarah (2) and John (1) – all born in Usworth except Bridget who had been born in Whitehaven. By 1911 Agnes (1909), Catherine Ann (1903), Daniel (1906) and William (1910) had been added to the family. The 4 oldest males were, respectively, a hewer, a putter, a putter and a driver. Mr and Mrs Lennon had been married 21 years and of the 12 children they’d had 2 had died. They were all living in 27 Edith Avenue.
James Lennon 27 Edith Ave. 471150 Driver, 505 Field Coy, RE. War and Victory medals. (See above)
Richard Craister 29 Edith Ave. 14198 R Inniskilling Fusiliers. In 1911 at 29 Edith Ave William 46 b Harton and wife Emily (Young) 45, married 24 years, 10 children, 9 alive – William 22 Putter b S Shields, Richard 17 Driver in pit b S Shields, Eliz 15 Robert 12 b Washington and then Emily 10, Mary Ann 6, Ethel 4 and Hannah Watson Craister 2. Last three kids b Usworth. The army has this man as Richard Christar, married to Emily; she received £31.18.9d on 29/3/20, including a War Gratuity of £24. Richard was Lance Corporal 14198 in 5th Inniskilling Fusiliers. He is buried in Beaurevoir Cemetery C13, having been killed 8/10/18. He had first served in the Balkans from 10/7/15 and so was entitled to 1915 Star and war and Victory medals. His Pension card states that his sister of 29 Edith Ave was his dependant but no amount is stated.
Robert Craister 29 Edith Ave. 2nd Stoker Victory See above. B 26/6/98. March 1918 enlisted. Discharged August 1919. Largely illegible. Robert m Annie Jemison, had a child Stanley and died in Jan 1961.
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ames Jordan 33 Edith Ave. 11310 Air Mechanic RAF. RAF has 406615 ex sapper 206 RE. Served as an electrician in RAF according to Muster Roll. Discharged 27/2/19. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 33 Edith Ave - Michael 50, married 25 years, 12 kids, to Alice 47. Alice 22, Thomas (putter) 20, Mary 18, James 18 labourer, Michael (driver) 16, William 12, Cecilia Veronica 10, Teresa Agnes 8, Joseph Aidan 5 and Francis Leo 2. Mr J b Newbottle - and wife Gateshead, all the kids at Usworth. Alice Jr an elementary schoolmistress.
Thomas Jordan 33 Edith Ave. 1036 25th NF. Pension. 6 Westgarth Tce. From 17/7/22 4/6d per week for 19% disability and ‘squiggle’ for wife so may have had small allowance. War and Victory medals. (See above for family info.)
William (Gerard) Jordan 33 Edith Ave. 1195 Ordinary Seaman Semnos (a trawler). 25/5/17 enlisted. Served on Semnos, Valhalla, Theseus – Theseus was in 10th Cruiser Squadron August 1914-February 1915, and then rearmed and bulged for service in the Dardanelles. Returned from the Mediterranean 1916 and sent to White Sea. In 1918 she went to the Aegean as depot ship for trawlers and then to the Black Sea in 1919, returning home to pay off in February 1920 . Discharged 5/8/19. See above for family info.
Joseph Leonard Marshall 37 Edith Ave. 23437 2nd NF. Army has Joseph R Marshall Silver War Badge, enlisted 16/8/15 GSW, discharged 3/10/18. Pension card says b 1896. Originally 1st, then 2nd NF. War and Victory medals. Birth Lists say Joseph Leonard Marshall b 11/8/96 and died in Durham 1971. 1901 Census Joseph 5 son of Joseph and Sarah living in Birtley? – may be. In 1911 Joseph Marshall b Birtley aged 14 in the Industrial School at Witton Gilbert. May be him
Charles Bulch 39 Edith Ave. 25812 8th DLI. 10thDLI then 1/8th. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 38 Edith Ave - William Bulch 48, married 27 years to Frances 42, 12 children and 8 still alive – Maria 19, Charles 18, Thompson 14 (driver) James 7, Edward 4 and William Loftus Bulch grandson 2. Places of birth Darlington, Usworth Washington 2, Shafto Tce, Washington 2 and Usworth.
Charles McCartney 51 Edith Ave. T/388770 ASC. He was 20 and living at 51 Edith Ave when he enlisted, July 1917, previously having been in South Wales Borderers, a miner. His mother was Elizabeth. Deemed to have enlisted 2/3/16, called up by NF 17/7/17, transferred to ASC 28/12/17, 612 Motor Transport Coy. Discharged 4/10/18. A similar record has him attesting at Brecon 25/7/15 3rd SWB and being discharged 24/12/15. (See below for family info)
Ralph McCartney 51 Edith Ave. 25/4801st NF. Medal Rolls have Ralph McCartney 25/486 Garrison Bn with War medal only. In 1901 at Pump Row, Ralph McCartney 27, hewer, and his wife Elizabeth (McVay) 27, Mary 6, Charles 5, Thomas 3 and James 1. Places of birth Usworth, Brandon, Heworth, Usworth, Bill Quay and Usworth.
John James Batey 4 Candy Bank. 25/70 25th NF. 1st Garrison Bn. War medal. Not in Usworth in 1911
Thomas Mayor 5 Candy Bank 750538 Sgt RFA. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 candy Bank – Thomas Mayer 51 hewer, married to Margaret 46 for 25 years, 7 children, 6 still alive – only one at home was Thomas 18, a set rider. Places of birth Waskerley, Durham and then Usworth 2.
Philip Todd Smith 8 Robinson’s Buildings. Pte 5th DLI 95532. War and Victory medals. Medal roll says 12th DLI. In 1911 at 29 Havannah Tce – George Smith 46, miner, married for 24 years to Mary Ann, 12 children and 8 still alive – Osborne Stobart nephew 17, Philip 17, William 16, Mary Ann 13, Martha 8, Isabella 6, Robert 6 and Caroline 4. Three oldest lads were miner, putter and driver. Places of birth were all Co Durham except Osborne in Nd. Mary Ann was nee Todd.
John Taylor Jr 2 Peareth Place. 370799 288 Ar lab Em Co. In 1911 at 121 Spout Lane – James Lambton 27, onsetter, married to Margaret Jane 25 for 2 years, no kids, with John Joseph Lambton brother 38 and John Taylor brotherinlaw 18. The other males were lamp examiner and shifter. Places of birth Washington, Usworth, Hetton and Usworth. 1901 John Taylor father and son and Margaret Jane his sister at Usworth Village so seems right. Photo of John on Ancestry in uniform.
Matthew James Campbell 2 Peareth Place. 37211 10th E Yorks. Enlisted 10/10/16, discharged 23/8/19, served overseas, 21 years old, Silver War Badge, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 2 Peareth Place - John Taylor 47 married to Cathrin Ann (presume second marriage) for 6 years with Robert Taylor 16, Violet Campbell dau 15, Matthew Campbell son 12 and Edith Taylor dau 11. Robert was b CLS but all others at Usworth. In 1901 Matthew J was 2 and living at Light Pipe Row with Joseph and Catherine A Campbell and siblings Lily and Violet M.
Joseph Morrow 3 Peareth Place. 43523 10th KOYLI. Silver War Badge, Depot, enlisted 11/12/15, discharged 17/9/18 aged 36, served overseas, 9th KOYLI then 10th. Born 1882. Pension Ledger card has GSW left foot for Joseph Morrow of 3 Peareth Place and then 7 Granary Row. Pension began 18/9/18. 80% disabled so 32/- per week and 8/- for his wife. This was a permanent pension. 1n 1911 Joseph Morrow at 13 Peareth Place with wife Eliz, both 28 married 8 years, he b Wardley and she Felling. He was a stoneman.
Philip Todd 4 Peareth Place. 220086, then 752106 War and Victory medals. Driver RFA. In 1911 at 12 Peareth Place - George Todd 51, married 27 years to Ellen, with 11 children, 8 still alive – Philip 20, Bessey 18, Francis dau 17, Henry 14, Ethel 11 and George grandson 5. Philip was a hewer. Places of birth were Hoffle (Houghall?) Crook, Middle Ditchburn and then Usworth 5.
Henry Todd 4 Peareth Place. 82016 2nd Res Hussars. Nothing under Hussars or 82016. Henry was a driver in the pit. (see above for family info)
William Forsyth Jr 18 Edith Ave. 18459 Pte, 2nd RI Regt. Enlisted 5/1/15, discharged 3/2/19 wounds served overseas. Lance Corporal. Silver War Badge. Royal Inniskilling 1st, then 7th. Pension says L/Cpl of 18 Edith Ave and specifies shell wound to abdomen – 40% and 16/- per week until 1/5/23 (see above for family info)
Henry Oliver 22 Edith Ave. 457812 Sapper RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 22 Edith Ave - William Oliver 47, married to Eliza 45 for 24 years with 9 children, 7 still alive – William 23, Annie 18, May 16, Henry 13, Alder 9 and John 5. Parents b Jarrow and then Hedworth, Simonside, Castletown 2 and Usworth 2.
John Pascoe 24 Edith Ave. 207795 Gunner RGA. Base details, War and Victory medals. PR - 22 miner, 24 Edith Ave. Father James. Injured GSW face, at duty, not to blame. 98 Brigade. GHosp Rouen 22/8/18. Had attested 17/1/18. Arrived in France 25/6/18. Joined 3rd Siege Batty 12/7/18. In 1911 at 24 Edith Ave - James and Hannah 48 and 41, married 24 years with 12 children, 9 still alive – Richard 23, William 20, Eliz 19, John 15 a driver, Martha 13, Dora 9, Georgina 4, James 6 and Andrew 2. Mr Pascoe an onsetter, Rich an onsetter, Wm a putter and John a driver. Mr Pascoe b Dalton Lancs and everyone else at Usworth.
Frank Daglish 26 Edith Ave. 20641 12th/13th NF. 12th then 12/13th, War and Victory medals. Deserted 21/2/19. In June 1938 he declared that he had lost his discharge certificate – ‘I was living with my mother on Discharge and they were left there when I married in 1921 and have never seen them since, I think they crumpled up and fell to pieces.’ On a confession form which Canon Lomax signed ‘I do not believe that this man did desert’ Frank wrote that he still insisted ‘that I was demobilised at Aldershot and I got my gratuity from York.’ They sent him another form and told him to sign it in confession, ‘without qualification’. Frank then answered a series of questions, still denying desertion. In 1911 at 21 Havannah Tce - Hannah Daglish 42 living with James 21, Thomas 19, Frank 13, William 7, Robert 5, Catherine 17 and Eliz 11. Mrs Daglish b Cumberland and all the rest Durham. However, another Frank Daglish was living at 4 Cottages with James and Ellen married 24 years, 4 children Mary Lizzie 20, John James 17, Catherine Ada 15 and Frank 13. Places of birth were Washington, Bishop Auckland, Brandon and then 3 in Washington.
William Furness 26 Edith Ave. 14266 7th E Yorks. To France 2/8/15 and so 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. 7th EYorks, then 1st, then 8th. In 1911 at 16 Monument Tce, Usworth -Hannah Furness 50, 9 children, James 25, William 18 (Putter), Mary Alice 23, Maria 21, Lily 16, Florence 14 and Albert Hardy (nephew) 24. Everyone b Washington.
Thomas (Hudson) Muter 28 Edith Ave. 11598 Gunner RFA. War and Victory medals. Pension – no grounds for further award. SR - aged 33. Born Walker. Wife Mary Evans Muter at 88 Edith Ave, married Mary E Carr at Register office, Newcastle 25/4/03 and children Mary E 1904, Margaret Eliz 1905, Sarah Ada 1906, James Evans 1908, Norah 1912 and…… He attested at Sunderland 23/3/15 into A Batty 160 (Wearside) Brigade. Pension of 5/- per week for 52 weeks 10%. Discharged 7/5/19. 4/5/15, a son, John died at 6 months. To France 10/1/16 to 15/9/18 then a week at home then back to France. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 60 Edith Ave - Thomas 29 and Mary, married 8 years, 6 children, 1 had died (John), Thomas was 5 months. Placs of birth were Benson ND, Winlaton, Byker, Whitley Bay, CLS (2) Usworth. A boarder, Thomas Curry 25, Insurance Agent, was with them.
Joseph Hann 36 Edith Ave. 401530 Lance Corporal 851 Labour Coy. Pension b 1880 discharged 23/11/18. Widow Margaret, her pension 20/- from 12/4/22. Previous card says b 1880, living at 36 Edith Ave, married, UDA and GSW. 20% 8/- for him and 2/- for wife then 2/3/21 100% and 40/- and wife 10/- until 26/7/21. Joseph died April-June 1922 in Sunderland. Originally Pte 301 DLI. Can’t find him in 1911 Census.
John Wilson 36 Edith Ave. 481685 223rd Div Emp Coy. Originally 27/735 NF. War and Victory medals. Pension Ledger. Two cards 18 Quarry Row and Margaret Ann Wilson his widow from 21/11/33. Earlier card states 30% disablement and then 20% and 12/- per week plus 8/10d for wife and 3 children and then down to 8/- and 5/11d until 26/2/24. Three possibles in 1911 Census.
Thompson Bulch 38 Edith Ave. 68813 Pte RC Regt. Not under that number and no T Bulch.
In 1911 at 38 Edith Ave - William Bulch 48, married 27 years to Frances 42, 12 children and 8 still alive – Maria 19, Charles 18, Thompson 14 (Driver) James 7, Edward 4 and William Loftus Bulch grandson 2. Places of birth Darlington, Usworth Washington 2, Shafto Tce, Washington 2 and Usworth.
Thomas William Shields 40 Edith Ave. 71894 Shoeingsmith RFA. To France 26/9/15 so 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 40 Edith Ave - Thomas Shields, 18 a boarder and blacksmith at the colliery, was living with the Fitzpatrick Family ie Richard, Hannah and their 7 children surviving children of 11.
George Hope 40 Edith Ave. 6989 8th NF. Possibly 27/989 27th NF, 8th NF. War and Victory medals. Can’t find him in the Census for 1911.
John Haggan 42 Edith Ave. 207829 Gunner RGA. Pension Ledger. 42 Edith Ave, synovitis, discharged 2/2/19. Under 20% disability 9/6d per week from 2/2/21 for 70 weeks. Discharged 2/2/19. Base details. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 27 Elliott Tce - Sarah Ann Haggan 53, widow m 30 years, with 11 children, 7 still alive – Francis McAllister 73 Mother, and then Owen 21, John 14, Isaac 12 and Jane 10. Sarah and Francis b Whitehaven and the kids in Usworth. John m Ann J Marriner and died at Gateshead in 1982
James Allan Tait 42 Edith Ave Ordinary Seaman RN. B Gateshead 28/8/97, putter. Enlisted March 1918. Victory then RNR Trawler Section as deckhand. In 1911 at 2 Usworth Colliery – Robert Tait 38 stoneman, married 14 years to Eliz (Marriner) with 6 children – James Allen T 13, Edith 12, Ralph 10, Mary Eliz 8, Robert 5 and Esther 2. Places of birth are Pittington, Whitburn, Usworth, Springwell, and 4 at Usworth. He married Annie Mary Hetherington, moved to Australia, had 2 children and died at Belmont NSW in 1966.
David Kelly 48 Edith Ave. 207796 Gunner Siege Artillery Brigade RGA. Base details, War and Victory medals. Next number to John Pascoe. In 1911 at 48 Edith Ave - David Kelly 47, wasteman, married to Margaret Ann 38, for 15 years and 6 children – David 15, landing boy, Henry 14, Ellen, 12, Jane 10, Catherine 8, Barbara 6 and Eliz Bainbridge Minlaw 81 widow. Mr K b Warrington and then Boldon Colliery 4, Green Lane, Durham 4 and Monkwearmouth (blind at 76). Presume father was too old to serve.
Thomas William Bennison 52 Edith Ave. 217306 Gunner RGA. PR - enlisted 5/6/18, from 52 Edith Ave, 28, miner, married Mary Robson 16/1/15 and children Mabel June 1915 and Mary, July 1918, discharged 12/12/18. In 1911 at 66 Edith Ave - Thomas Bennison 53 widower, b Pickering Yks with children William 20 (ie Thomas William, dob matches), Sarah 18, Emily 15 and Robert 12. Wm was b Upsall Bank Yks and was a Stoneman. He married Mary Ann Robson in 1915, had three children and d in 1954.
George Lambton 54 Edith Ave. TZ 187 Gunner RND. In 1911 at 54 EdithAve George 25, a hewer, married to Catherine 24, for 2 years with 2 children (1 still alive) and James Sennett L 1. George was b Washington as was James and his wife in Castle Eden. George died in 1962.
Robert William Bolam 56 Edith Ave. 518509 Labour Coy. Born 1884, discharged 21/1/19 Driver RFA, War and Victory. In 1911 at 56 Edith Ave – Robert William Bolam, 28, Stoneman, married 5 years to Eliz (Wright), 3 children, - Robert William 5, Mary Alice 3 and Joseph Henry 2, all born Usworth except Mrs Bolam born at Hetton le Hole. RW died in Idaho USA in 1949.
William Henry Wright 56 Edith Ave 18/1592 13th NF. 26th NF then 13th NF War and Victory medals. B 1896, discharged 12/2/19. Can’t pin him down in Census.
John Alder Gillhespy 66 Edith Ave 18653 (11th) R Inniskilling Fus. Army has Gilhespy, War, Victory and 15 Star, to France 5/10/15. B 1878 in Tynemouth. Can’t find him in census
John William Jordan 21 Edith Ave. 18463 Border Reg. To France 14/7/15. 7th Border and then 15 North Lancs 55611. War, Victory and 15 Star. In 1911 at 21 Edith Ave -Thomas Jordan 49 hewer, married 23 years with 11 kids, 9 still alive to Catherine 44. Mary 23, Thomas 21, John Willie 19, Peter 14, Ethel 12, Patrick 10, Michael 8 and Matthew 5. Places of birth - HLS, Maryport and then all kids at Usworth. John Willie a putter.
Robert Lennon 27 Edith Ave. 7059 15th MGC. Pension. No grounds for award. Originally 25782 DLI before MGC. War and Victory medals. In 1901 James (35) and Catherine Lennon (33, nee Downey), the former born in Whitehaven and the latter in Ireland, were living at 16 The Square, Usworth. James was a hewer. Their children were Bridget (12), Thomas (11 killed 16/9/16), James (7), Robert (4), Sarah (2) and John (1) – all born in Usworth except Bridget who had been born in Whitehaven. By 1911 Agnes (1909), Catherine Ann (1903), Daniel (1906) and William (1910) had been added to the family. The 4 oldest males were, respectively, a hewer, a putter, a putter and a driver. Mr and Mrs Lennon had been married 21 years and of the 12 children they’d had 2 had died. They were all living in 27 Edith Avenue.
James Lennon 27 Edith Ave. 471150 Driver, 505 Field Coy, RE. War and Victory medals. (See above)
Richard Craister 29 Edith Ave. 14198 R Inniskilling Fusiliers. In 1911 at 29 Edith Ave William 46 b Harton and wife Emily (Young) 45, married 24 years, 10 children, 9 alive – William 22 Putter b S Shields, Richard 17 Driver in pit b S Shields, Eliz 15 Robert 12 b Washington and then Emily 10, Mary Ann 6, Ethel 4 and Hannah Watson Craister 2. Last three kids b Usworth. The army has this man as Richard Christar, married to Emily; she received £31.18.9d on 29/3/20, including a War Gratuity of £24. Richard was Lance Corporal 14198 in 5th Inniskilling Fusiliers. He is buried in Beaurevoir Cemetery C13, having been killed 8/10/18. He had first served in the Balkans from 10/7/15 and so was entitled to 1915 Star and war and Victory medals. His Pension card states that his sister of 29 Edith Ave was his dependant but no amount is stated.
Robert Craister 29 Edith Ave. 2nd Stoker Victory See above. B 26/6/98. March 1918 enlisted. Discharged August 1919. Largely illegible. Robert m Annie Jemison, had a child Stanley and died in Jan 1961.
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ames Jordan 33 Edith Ave. 11310 Air Mechanic RAF. RAF has 406615 ex sapper 206 RE. Served as an electrician in RAF according to Muster Roll. Discharged 27/2/19. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 33 Edith Ave - Michael 50, married 25 years, 12 kids, to Alice 47. Alice 22, Thomas (putter) 20, Mary 18, James 18 labourer, Michael (driver) 16, William 12, Cecilia Veronica 10, Teresa Agnes 8, Joseph Aidan 5 and Francis Leo 2. Mr J b Newbottle - and wife Gateshead, all the kids at Usworth. Alice Jr an elementary schoolmistress.
Thomas Jordan 33 Edith Ave. 1036 25th NF. Pension. 6 Westgarth Tce. From 17/7/22 4/6d per week for 19% disability and ‘squiggle’ for wife so may have had small allowance. War and Victory medals. (See above for family info.)
William (Gerard) Jordan 33 Edith Ave. 1195 Ordinary Seaman Semnos (a trawler). 25/5/17 enlisted. Served on Semnos, Valhalla, Theseus – Theseus was in 10th Cruiser Squadron August 1914-February 1915, and then rearmed and bulged for service in the Dardanelles. Returned from the Mediterranean 1916 and sent to White Sea. In 1918 she went to the Aegean as depot ship for trawlers and then to the Black Sea in 1919, returning home to pay off in February 1920 . Discharged 5/8/19. See above for family info.
Joseph Leonard Marshall 37 Edith Ave. 23437 2nd NF. Army has Joseph R Marshall Silver War Badge, enlisted 16/8/15 GSW, discharged 3/10/18. Pension card says b 1896. Originally 1st, then 2nd NF. War and Victory medals. Birth Lists say Joseph Leonard Marshall b 11/8/96 and died in Durham 1971. 1901 Census Joseph 5 son of Joseph and Sarah living in Birtley? – may be. In 1911 Joseph Marshall b Birtley aged 14 in the Industrial School at Witton Gilbert. May be him
Charles Bulch 39 Edith Ave. 25812 8th DLI. 10thDLI then 1/8th. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 38 Edith Ave - William Bulch 48, married 27 years to Frances 42, 12 children and 8 still alive – Maria 19, Charles 18, Thompson 14 (driver) James 7, Edward 4 and William Loftus Bulch grandson 2. Places of birth Darlington, Usworth Washington 2, Shafto Tce, Washington 2 and Usworth.
Charles McCartney 51 Edith Ave. T/388770 ASC. He was 20 and living at 51 Edith Ave when he enlisted, July 1917, previously having been in South Wales Borderers, a miner. His mother was Elizabeth. Deemed to have enlisted 2/3/16, called up by NF 17/7/17, transferred to ASC 28/12/17, 612 Motor Transport Coy. Discharged 4/10/18. A similar record has him attesting at Brecon 25/7/15 3rd SWB and being discharged 24/12/15. (See below for family info)
Ralph McCartney 51 Edith Ave. 25/4801st NF. Medal Rolls have Ralph McCartney 25/486 Garrison Bn with War medal only. In 1901 at Pump Row, Ralph McCartney 27, hewer, and his wife Elizabeth (McVay) 27, Mary 6, Charles 5, Thomas 3 and James 1. Places of birth Usworth, Brandon, Heworth, Usworth, Bill Quay and Usworth.
John James Batey 4 Candy Bank. 25/70 25th NF. 1st Garrison Bn. War medal. Not in Usworth in 1911
Thomas Mayor 5 Candy Bank 750538 Sgt RFA. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 candy Bank – Thomas Mayer 51 hewer, married to Margaret 46 for 25 years, 7 children, 6 still alive – only one at home was Thomas 18, a set rider. Places of birth Waskerley, Durham and then Usworth 2.
Philip Todd Smith 8 Robinson’s Buildings. Pte 5th DLI 95532. War and Victory medals. Medal roll says 12th DLI. In 1911 at 29 Havannah Tce – George Smith 46, miner, married for 24 years to Mary Ann, 12 children and 8 still alive – Osborne Stobart nephew 17, Philip 17, William 16, Mary Ann 13, Martha 8, Isabella 6, Robert 6 and Caroline 4. Three oldest lads were miner, putter and driver. Places of birth were all Co Durham except Osborne in Nd. Mary Ann was nee Todd.
John Taylor Jr 2 Peareth Place. 370799 288 Ar lab Em Co. In 1911 at 121 Spout Lane – James Lambton 27, onsetter, married to Margaret Jane 25 for 2 years, no kids, with John Joseph Lambton brother 38 and John Taylor brotherinlaw 18. The other males were lamp examiner and shifter. Places of birth Washington, Usworth, Hetton and Usworth. 1901 John Taylor father and son and Margaret Jane his sister at Usworth Village so seems right. Photo of John on Ancestry in uniform.
Matthew James Campbell 2 Peareth Place. 37211 10th E Yorks. Enlisted 10/10/16, discharged 23/8/19, served overseas, 21 years old, Silver War Badge, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 2 Peareth Place - John Taylor 47 married to Cathrin Ann (presume second marriage) for 6 years with Robert Taylor 16, Violet Campbell dau 15, Matthew Campbell son 12 and Edith Taylor dau 11. Robert was b CLS but all others at Usworth. In 1901 Matthew J was 2 and living at Light Pipe Row with Joseph and Catherine A Campbell and siblings Lily and Violet M.
Joseph Morrow 3 Peareth Place. 43523 10th KOYLI. Silver War Badge, Depot, enlisted 11/12/15, discharged 17/9/18 aged 36, served overseas, 9th KOYLI then 10th. Born 1882. Pension Ledger card has GSW left foot for Joseph Morrow of 3 Peareth Place and then 7 Granary Row. Pension began 18/9/18. 80% disabled so 32/- per week and 8/- for his wife. This was a permanent pension. 1n 1911 Joseph Morrow at 13 Peareth Place with wife Eliz, both 28 married 8 years, he b Wardley and she Felling. He was a stoneman.
Philip Todd 4 Peareth Place. 220086, then 752106 War and Victory medals. Driver RFA. In 1911 at 12 Peareth Place - George Todd 51, married 27 years to Ellen, with 11 children, 8 still alive – Philip 20, Bessey 18, Francis dau 17, Henry 14, Ethel 11 and George grandson 5. Philip was a hewer. Places of birth were Hoffle (Houghall?) Crook, Middle Ditchburn and then Usworth 5.
Henry Todd 4 Peareth Place. 82016 2nd Res Hussars. Nothing under Hussars or 82016. Henry was a driver in the pit. (see above for family info)
John Walters 5 Peareth Place. 13053 Labour Corps. War and Victory medals, originally 30991 A/Cpl Yorks Regt. In 1911 at 4 Peareth Place - James Walters 47, married 24 years to Evangeline with 6 children, 4 still alive. Eliz Ann 21, John 19 putter, William Richards Walters 16 and Emma 14. Evangeline was from Gloucester and the rest born Usworth. William R a driver.
William Walters 5 Peareth Place. 382254 DLI. Pension - William Walters of 30 Douglas Tce had his claim for a pension disallowed. Discharged 19/4/19. SR - Enlisted as farm servant aged 20, Wm Richards Walters 14/5/15, 19th DLI, Bob’s Bantams. Father James. To France 31/1/16. To 109 Lab Coy 18/9/17. War and Victory medals. (See above for 1911 Census)
James (Edward) Elgey 5 Peareth Place. 408339 DLI. War and Victory medals as 2/6 DLI 3404, then Lab Corps 408339 then Garrison Bn Lancs Fusiliers 49873. In 1911 at 1 John St Ferryhill – Frederick Elgey 69 farm labourer, married to Jane 53 for 30 years and 13 kids, 10 still alive – John Thos 30, Ethel deleted 28, Florence m 26 deleted, Francis 24, Anthony 20, Sarah Jane 18, James 16, Frances 14, Evaline 11, Earnest (sic) 9 + 2 boarders Thomas Fullham and William Lavel. Parents b Yorkshire – all kids in Durham except Frances in Yorks. Those old enough to work were farm labourers apart from James who was a screener at a colliery. Pension James Elgey of 23rd Lancs Fus, of Sadler St, Ferryhill has a pension card covered in notations but the back gives no info about any dependant or amount.
Matthew (Sylvester) Wardle 16 Peareth Place. 339554 Herefordshire Regt. War and Victory medals as T4/251600 ASC attached to 2/6th London Field Ambulance then 1/4th King’s Shropshire LI then 1/8th Hampshires. This Matthew Silvester Wardle was the son of Matthew Wardle who died 20/12/17 and was buried in Dunkirk Town cemetery. The 1901 Census listed Matthew (27) and Isabella Wardle (27) at Usworth Village, with their children - Willis (6), Matthew Silvester (3) and Margaret Selina (1). Mr Wardle was a hewer. He was born in Coxhoe and the others in Usworth, Alnwick, Pelton and Gateshead. In 1911 the family were still in Usworth, at 16, Peareth Place. Isabella (6), Joseph Randolph (9) and Ralph Blackburn (4) had been born and Willis seems to have become Thomas William. Thomas William was working as a pony driver. Matthew and Isabella had been married 14 years and had suffered the deaths of three children.
Pension - Pension card states that Corporal Matthew Wardle of RASC T4/091903 was husband of Isabella but only other info on card was that it was reassessed in October 1923. A dependant’s card for Matthew Wardle 091903 lists him as Driver and gives the cause of his death, on 20/12/17, as cerebral syphilis and wounds (wilfully self-inflicted). His wife Isabella (born 25/11/73) was living at 16 Peareth Place with their children Isabella 5/9/04, Ralph Blackburn 17/9/06 and Mary Eva Violet 19/3/12 and their pension was 15/- per week from 1/7/18. A grant of £5 was paid on 4/1/18 and it states ‘Short Pension Article 15 for duration of war and twelve months after. An increase of 1/3d per week began from 25/11/18 (over 45 years?).’
Thomas Graham 17 Peareth Place. 132876 Cpl RE. To France 22/11/15 and discharged 1/2/19. In M Coy (Lab) 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 17 Peareth Place – Thomas Graham 27, married 4 years, 4 children, 3 still alive to Mary 26 - Jane Hannah 3, John Wm 2 and Margaret 6m. Thomas b Leadgate and all others at Usworth. He worked at chock drawing.
Thomas Gaffney 18 Peareth Place. 18886 L/Cpl R Inniskilling Fus 2nd then 5th Bn RIF. Enlisted 12/1/15 discharged 26/6/18, wounded Silver War Badge, age 41, served overseas. War and Victory medals. Pension b 1878, GSW left leg, disability of 30% led to pension of 12/- per week and then on 1/3/19 it was reduced to 14% and 11/6d per week for 104 weeks. A final award of £20 includes wife and 3 children. In 1911 at 21 Albert Tce - Thomas Gaffney 33, married 6 years with 3 children to Catherine 26 – Michael 4, Thomas 2 and Joseph 5m. Mr G from Sligo, wife from Sunderland and kids b Usworth.He was a hewer.
John Francis Coyle 19 Peareth Place. 200614 Cpl 24th NF. Pension b 1898, married, under 565440 Labour Corps and address Pear Tree Cottage, 20% disability so 8/8d per week for him and 2/- for wife until 1923. In 1911 at High Spen - John Coyle 33 b Kilsyth Stirlingshire and wife Catherine 28, born Heworth, married 5 years 2 children, 1 still alive – John 2, b Winlaton and also a nephew John Francis Coyle 13 b Kilsyth (could be the nephew who served?)
Thomas Morrow 2 The Fold. 133194 Driver RGA. Was born in Sedgefield and enlisted in Washington. He served as Gunner 133194, 113th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery and died of wounds in 99 Field Ambulance on 25th October 1918. He is buried in Inchy Communal Cemetery Extension B45. Gunner Morrow was the grandson of Mr N Morrow, 2, the Fold, High Usworth – the address of Ethel Meek, husband of David Meek, as given by the CWGC. Perhaps Ethel was living as a boarder there or there may have been some family connection.
The 1901 Census listed Nicholas Morrow (57) and his wife, Annie (55), living at Usworth Village with their children - Jack (19) and Nicholas (25) - and their grandson Thomas (6). The three men were farm labourers. The family members were born, respectively, in Wolviston, Preston-le-Skerne, Sadberge, Darlington and Sedgefield. By 1911 Nicholas and Ann were living at 2, Boyne Terrace, Great Usworth and had been married 47 years. Of their 10 children 6 had died. Their son, John W (28) was living with them, a labourer at the colliery, Mr Morrow was working as a farm labourer while Thomas was described as “fraud son” and was working as a screener.
Thomas attested at Washington on 17th February 1916, at which point he was 5 feet 9 and weighed 140lbs, and was placed in reserve until November 1916. He didn't go abroad until 20th August 1917 but remained there until his death on October 25th, in 89 Field Ambulance, from shell wounds to the abdomen. He had had a couple of weeks of leave, from 18th March to 1st April1918.
The relatives form was completed by Nicholas Morrow of 2, The Fold, and on it Mr Morrow pointed out that he and Annie were actually Thomas' grandparents but, "who have brought him up and done everything for him since his birth." Reverend Begg countersigned the form. They listed a half blood sister as Ruby Dickinson, at Bishop Auckland but didn't mention their other children, listed in the 1901 Census, one of whom, Nicholas, was of an age to be Thomas' father.
On 13th March 1919 Nicholas and Annie received Thomas' effects - letters, cigarette case, photos, a wallet and perhaps some post cards (only partly legible). His War and Victory medals arrived in November (again the year isn't legible) and his file includes an OHMS telegraph form, perhaps sent to the family, saying, "Regret to inform you............Gunner T Morrow of 11 Heavy Battery died October 28 - shell wound abdomen penetrating." Pension card states that Gunner Thomas Morrow, 133194 RGA died of wounds on 25/10/18 and that his grandfather, Nicolas Morrow of The Fold, High Usworth received 6/6d from 6/5/19 to 3/5/20 and 6/6d from 4/5/20 to 3/8/20. The dependant’s card gives the same information but adds that when Thomas died (July 1925) the pension was paid to his grandmother, Annie (d Oct 1932). Pension of 6/6d per week from 6/5/19.
Frederick Adolphus Carter 8 The Fold. 219659 leading Stoker ‘Shannon’. Perhaps b in 1883 in Canterbury, father Edward Ethelbert Carter. Married Sarah Jane Trim in Plymouth in Plymouth 1908. HMS Shannon was a Minotaur-class armoured cruiser built for the Royal Navy in the mid-1900s. Before the First World War, she served with the Home Fleet, generally as the flagship of a cruiser squadron. The ship remained with the Grand Fleet, as the Home Fleet was renamed when the war began, for the entire war, but only participated in a single battle, the Battle of Jutland in May 1916. Shannon spent most of the war unsuccessfully patrolling the North Sea for German warships and commerce raiders. She was paid off in 1919 and sold for scrap in 1922.
James Matthews 2 Well Bank. Stoker RN, brother of William (see below). K51156 b Sunderland 25/12/98, enlisted 7/5/18, served on Leviathan (same ship as John Dixon) Aug-Oct 1918. The full ship’s diary is on Google. Leviathan launched 3/7/01, sold for BU 3/3/20. In reserve at Chatham 1913 but recommissioned for Test Mobilisation in July 1914 and joined 6th Cruiser Squadron immediately on outbreak of war. Joined 5th CS in December 1914 until relieved by Defence in January 1915, when she reverted to 6th CS. Flagship, North America and West Indies Squadron from October 1915, and recommissioned for same command in January 1918. Paid off into reserve 1919. Received War Gratuity. James married Ellen Walters and d in Yorkshire in 1953.
William Matthews 2 Well Bank. 54452 1/7th West Yorks. War and Victory medals. Killed 9/10/17 (presumed dead). The 1901 Census recorded the family of Fred (31) and Mary J Matthews (30), at Douglas Terrace, Usworth. Fred was a hewer, born in Newcastle, while his wife was from Sunderland. Fred Jr (12) and his brother William (8) were born in Lumley, Jenni 5 was b Lumley and James 4 was b Sunderland. In 1911 William was living at 371/2 Douglas Terrace with his parents and siblings – James (16) and Jane (14). Mr Matthews was a hewer, James a screener at the colliery and William a labourer. Mr and Mrs Matthews had been married 22 years and had suffered the death of one of their 6 children. A dependant’s pension card states that William was 54452 Pte in 1/7 West Yorks and that he was missing from 9/10/17. His dependants were Jane Simpson 4 Bridge Row, Waterloo, his grandmother (deceased, Jan 1929) followed by his Mother, Mary Jane (d Jan 1957) and then Father Frederick (d Oct 1932), their address being 90 Speculation Place.The pension was 10/- per week from 10/6/18.
Henry Herdman Garden House. 25652 23K Stoker Arrogant, Attentive II and Glory. Star, Victory and War medals. Born 8/7/93 Newcastle, enlisted 24/4/15. Received War Gratuity. In 1911 at Green View, Stocksfield – William and Margaret Herdman and their nephew Henry 17 and niece Sarah Eliz Herdman – Henry an engine cleaner for NER born Kirkwhelpington as was Sarah. Henry m Margaret Lee and died in Durham in 1965. Henry’s parents were Walter and Mary.
William Hume 8 Front St. 26/343 NF. War and Victory medals. In 1901 at Usworth Village - William Hume 52 and Mary A 51 and Robert 24 and William 15. Mr H born Wallsend and then West Rainton and Usworth 2. William Jr a horse keeper underground.
John Dawson 8 Front St. 2nd Lt 9th DLI, served as 2nd Lieutenant, 9th DLI, until his death on 22nd July 1918. He was buried in Sezanne Communal Cemetery, B 14. John was the son of James and Hannah Dawson and husband of Hilda Hill (formerly Dawson) of 9, Woodland Terrace, New Washington. She was Hilda Irving (he was Sergeant Dawson) when they were married by Reverend Begg at Holy Trinity Church on 22nd November 1914. The 1901 Census lists the family of James Dawson (42) and his wife Hannah (39), living at Pit Houses, Usworth. James was an overman, born at Lamesley and his wife was born in Gateshead. James (15) was working at a pit as an endless rope lad, Florence (14) was a schoolteacher and the other children were Thomas (12), Jane (10), John (8), Lily (6), Norman (3) and Stanley (1). All the children were born at Usworth. By 1911 Ethel (8) and Wilfred (9) had been born and the address was given as 4, Colliery Yard, Springwell. Mr Dawson was still an overman, James was a deputy overman (underground), Thomas a rolleyway man, John an apprentice joiner and Lillie (sic) a pupil teacher.
John’s assets at his death amounted to £65.14.9 and, a will having been written on 18th March 1917, Hilda, his wife, received this amount at 8, Front Street. On 11/5/25 Hilda Dawson, widow, aged 30, of 68 Speculation Place, married William Hill, 37, a widower (37, a grocer,) of 15 Havelock Terrace. She was daughter of John Irving (deceased) and he was son of William Hill. Marriage at Holy Trinity Washington.
John William Middleton 10 Front St. 24061 Cpl RAMC. War and Victory medals. Reverts to Pte when returns to UK 25/12/18. In 1911 at 10 Front St - John W Middleton 27, married
to Jane for 5 years and 3 children – Elsie 4, Millicent 1 and Ralph 2m. John a hewer b Washington, wife b HLS and kids in Usworth.
Peter Murray Jr 12 Front St. 1146 Pte NF 27th NF then 8th NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 12 Front St - Peter Murray 58 and wife Margaret 57, married 30 years with 3 kids. Parents b Ireland. Kids were John deleted 25 married and Peter 23 and Mary Ann 21. All 3 kids b England and Peter was a colliery labourer above ground, his father a roadman.
Alexander Goundry School House. 32609 Pte 18th DLI, Acting/Cpl. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 2 Milton St Crook - Ralph Goundry 42, Head Teacher b Coundon and wife Annie 43, m 14 years and 3 children - with Alexander 13, May 5 and Wm Nixon G 3. Wife and oldest children b HLS and Wm N at Crook.
Henry Taylorson Central Schools. 24621 RAMC. Discharged 12/1/19. In 1911 at School House, Usworth - Sarah Taylorson, 49 widow m 18 years with 7 children, 6 still alive and Henry 18, Ruth 17, Robert 15, David 14, Alice 12 and Lily 7. Mrs T school caretaker, Henry a putter. All born Usworth
Robert Ewington 6 Stone Cellars. 76539 3rd Manchester Regt. Not under that name or number or Manchesters but as Robert Errington, Manchesters and the Border Regt 31198. War and Victory Medal as 20th Manchester and 1/5th Border. In 1911 Robert Errington at Roslyn House, 43 married 22 years, no kids, with Margery 40 and Robert Phillips Lamb nephew 21 and Margaret Jane Allen 35, widow. Mr Errington a Grocer.
William (Turnbull) Whittle 9 Stone Cellars. 204208 Gunner RFA. T/Cpl. War and Victory medals. SR When he enlisted on 4/2/16 he was a plowman stuart (sic, steward?) 28, married living at 11 Stone Cellars and had married widowed Ethel Edgar (who was sister of William Swainston Wilson) on 20/6/14 at CLS, their daughter Hilda being born 9/1/15. In 1911 at 7 Billy Mill, N Shields – Ellen Whittle widow 53, married 32 years with 8 children, 7 still alive – John 30, George 21, William Turnbull W 24, Robert 19 and Jane A 13. The men were waggonman, farm horseman, horseman, putter. Places of birth were Nd, Earsdon, Stanton Grange Nd, High Buston Nd, Warkworth and Nd.
Richard Spencer 10 Stone Cellars. 204255 Driver 159th RFA. War and Victory medals. SR - gave his address as 10 High Usworth, ploughman, married 24 years old when he enlisted 20/1/17. His wife was Minnie married in Cumberland 15th July and kids Joseph, Mary, Eliza and Evelyn b 1913, 1915 and 1916. His discharge certificate says he was in B Batty 245 Brigade. On 9th March 1918 while in 61st Res Brigade he absented himself and the army listed every item he had and the value of it, eg comb 4d and housewife 9d. He must have returned because he served in Germany, from 2/4/19 at Solingen and was discharged in October 1919. Can’t find them in the Census.
Charles Frederick Bilton 12 Stone Cellars. T5799 Drake Bn RND. BDM says b CLS April 1897 – in 1901 William Bilton 39 and Eliza 32 with James 11, Hubert 9, Margaret 6, Fred 4 and Hilda 1m in Plawsworth, all children b Washington except Hilda in Plawsworth. In 1911 at Coal Bank Farm, Hetton J Bilton 51, widower married 22 years 11 children, 6 still alive – Hubert 19, Maggie 17, Frederick Charles (sic) 14 and Hilda Mary 11. Places of birth - Birtley, Washington 3 and Plawsworth. Mr B and Hubert were farm labourers and Fred a miner.
Patrick Keogan 2 Jackson’s Buildings. 13983 Yorks Regt, 8th Yorks - War and Victory medals. MM.To France 26/8/15 discharged 29/1/19 – same page as George Brabon Smith and James Ash. Pension says death and widow Ellen. Private 13983, 8th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment, served in France from 26/8/15, died 23/8/22, his widow Mrs Ellen Keogan of 25 Margaret St. No indication on the card of pension or refused pension or cause of death. It’s a kind of bleached red card. Private Keogan had won the Military medal in 1917. MM forfeited on conviction. Bro Bernard m Mary Jane. Father Joseph. London Gazette date Aug 17. In 1901 at North Rd Tow Law - Joseph Keogan 46, hewer b Crook and Mary 39 b Workington with Edward 19, Bernard 17 Catherine 14, Annie 11, Patrick 9, Teresa 7, Joseph 4 and Ann 2. All children b Tow Law.
William Nixon 3 Jackson’s Buildings. 14491 Cpl 6th East Yorks - War and Victory medals. To Balkans 4/10/15. Pension discharged 24/12/18, address 67 Spout Lane, no indication of reason for pension or amount but lots of notations. In 1911 at 1 Garden House, Gt Usworth - William 23, married 1 year to Eleanor with Walter 2m. William a shifter b Fulwell and wife and child b Washington and Usworth.
Sydney (Pringle) McDonald 7 Jackson’s Buildings. 76571 3rd Manchester Regt. War and Victory, Silver War Badge – says 12th Manchesters, enlisted 8/12/15 and discharged 19/4/19 aged 21. Served overseas. Pension has 1 Jackson’s Buildings, 30% disablement so 12/- per week until 16/10/23. In 1911 at 1 Jackson’s Buildings - Robert McDonald 57 married 15 years to Jane (Todd) 55, with child Sydney. Mr M b Bill Quay, his wife at Washington and Sydney in Usworth Village. Sydney d June 1970.
Thomas T S Wilson 7 Jackson’s Buildings 457604 Sapper BMF RE. War and Victory medals. Then repeated.
Thomas Swainston Wilson 7 Jackson’s Buildings, as above Sapper, 451 Field Coy. Son of William Wilson and Esther Swainston. In 1911 at 20 the Square Usworth, - Thomas Swainston Wilson 18, single, Head, living with Ethel Edgar sister, widow, 23, Ada Wilson sister 16 and three boarders. Places of birth of the family were Usworth, Lamesley, Usworth. Thomas was a miner. He married Edith, had a child Hilda and died in 1940.
John McNally 1 Pear Tree Cottages. 37838 25th NF. Medal rolls give 4798 NF, then 37838 NF then 63311 KOYLI, War and Victory medals. 43 John McNallys in Durham in 1911 but none in Usworth, nor in 1901.
John Francis Coyle 3 Pear Tree Cottages. 200614 Cpl 5th NF (see above, seems to be the same man listed at 19 Peareth Place). In 1911 at High Spen - John Coyle 33 b Kilsyth Stirlingshire and wife Catherine 28, born Heworth, married 5 years 2 children, 1 still alive – John 2, b Winlaton and also a nephew John Francis Coyle 13 b Kilsyth.
James Arthur Beadle Blue House. 15665 DLI. To France 11/9/15 so War, Victory and 1915 Star. 14th DLI, 10th DLI then 11th DLI. Between William Marley and William Simpson DCM on medal rolls so perhaps enlisted together. In 1911 at Cottage next to Westfield House in Flaxton Yorks - James Beadle Coachman 39, Ada 38, Clara M 13, James A 11, Johnson 6, Minnie 4 and Charlie H 1. James A and Johnson were born Flaxton.
Johnson Beadle Blue House. 30703 Army Veterinary Corps. War and Victory medals. (see above)
Joseph (Robert) Jordison Blue House. 159903 Driver ASC T4/159903, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Blue House - William Jordison 55, married for 34 years and 5 kids, to Elizabeth. William a dairy farmer and pensioned school attendance officer b Usworth, Eliz b Boldon. Annie 32, elementary schoolteacher as was Mary 31, Jane 27 and Joseph Robert 20 – an apprentice compositor and linotype printer. All kids b Usworth. JR died in 1927 in Newcastle.
Arthur Black Blue House. 21245 L/Cpl Cheshire 16th and then 15th. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Usworth Place - Jane Black 50, widow, married 30 years and 7 kids, 6 still alive – Arthur 24, Harriet 19, Ellen 17, Catherine 14 and John 11. Jane was b Coldstream and all others at Gt Usworth. Arthur was a miner.
Archibald Raymond Byatt Blue House. 14529 346 Home Service W? Coy. Victory and War medals, originally West Riding Regt perhaps 2203, then Labour Corps. In 1911 at Church St, Ockbrook, Derby – Raymond Joseph Byatt 37, married to Dorothy 35 for 15 years, 5 kids, 4 still alive – Archibald Raymond 14, Reginald Pointer, Dorothy Annette 8 and Ruby Gwendolin 3. Mr Byatt a house painter b Nottingham, and other places of birth London, Derby 2 and Ockbrook 2. Archie married Hilda Annie Blatherwick and d in Derby in 1930.
John Jordon Todd Blue House .74267 L/Cpl 3rd DLI. War and Victory medals to John Jordan (sic) Todd, 11th DLI then 2/4th Yorks. To Reserve on 17/10/19. In 1911 at Blue House – Henry Todd 43, married 16 years with 4 kids to Caroline, John14, William 12, Margaret 8, Henry 2 and Henry’s father John Baptist 65, widower. Places of birth were West Stanley, Outside Hall, Eighton Banks, Usworth, Eighton Banks, Usworth and Berwick. Henry was a miner.
William Todd Blue House. Ordinary Seaman RN – may be J88623 b 16/5/98, a miner, b Durham, enlisted May 1918 OS until discharged in April 1919, received war gratuity. (Very likely that William was brother of John Jordon Todd (see above)
John George Tuff Wagonman’s Row. 410174 RAMC . PR address given as Rose Cottage, Usworth. Enlisted at Gateshead 15/4/15. He claimed pension for bronchitis while on picket duty in England as nursing orderly. Spent three months in hospital in Sheffield Nov –Feb 17/18 but his claim was rejected. Discharged 2/3/19 aged 50. Married miner. In 1911 at 1 Wagonman’s Row – John George Tuff 43, married to Margaret Ann (Charlton) 56, for 17 years and 3 kids, 1 still alive, Elizabeth 17 and Michael Ryan, a visitor 15. JG a hewer b Newcastle and his wife and daughter b Washington. Michael b Sunderland. JG died in 1937.
Thomas Walters Wagonman’s Row. 74284 4th DLI. War and Victory medals – medal rolls state 11th DLI then 11th Royal Fusiliers. In 1911 at 2 Rock Cottages -Thomas Walters 47, married 26 years to Jane, with 15 kids, 8 still alive – Thomas 16, Ellen 14, Emily 12 and Edna (Grdaughter) 3. Everyone born at Gt Usworth except Mrs Walters b Seaham Harbour. Thomas m Elizabeth Tuff in 1918.
James Hedley 53 Edith Ave. 4774 (45523) served in 14th then 19th then 12th DLI. War and Victory medals. Pension card 53 Edith Rd (sic) 10% then 20% disability = 5/6d per week then 7/6d per week from 16/5/21 for 26 weeks then no further grounds for increase. No indication of his type of disability. In 1911 at 21 Gladstone Tce – James Hedley 27, married to Eliz (Taylor) for 7 years and 2 kids. Florence May 4 and Doris 1. James a hewer b Usworth. Other places of birth were Ludworth, Washington and Usworth. James died in 1941.
Robert Hedley Jr 53 Edith Ave. 18733 L/Cpl R Inniskilling Fus (11th). War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 53 Gladstone Tce – Robert Hedley 42, married 19 years with 12 children to Margaret 39, he b Usworth and she Gateshead – Thomas 21, James 19 screener, Robert 17 putter, Christopher 16, John 14, Mary Eliz 12, Norman 10, Minnie 9, Margaret 7, Joseph 5, William 3 and Grace 5m. Kids all b Usworth.
William Walters 5 Peareth Place. 382254 DLI. Pension - William Walters of 30 Douglas Tce had his claim for a pension disallowed. Discharged 19/4/19. SR - Enlisted as farm servant aged 20, Wm Richards Walters 14/5/15, 19th DLI, Bob’s Bantams. Father James. To France 31/1/16. To 109 Lab Coy 18/9/17. War and Victory medals. (See above for 1911 Census)
James (Edward) Elgey 5 Peareth Place. 408339 DLI. War and Victory medals as 2/6 DLI 3404, then Lab Corps 408339 then Garrison Bn Lancs Fusiliers 49873. In 1911 at 1 John St Ferryhill – Frederick Elgey 69 farm labourer, married to Jane 53 for 30 years and 13 kids, 10 still alive – John Thos 30, Ethel deleted 28, Florence m 26 deleted, Francis 24, Anthony 20, Sarah Jane 18, James 16, Frances 14, Evaline 11, Earnest (sic) 9 + 2 boarders Thomas Fullham and William Lavel. Parents b Yorkshire – all kids in Durham except Frances in Yorks. Those old enough to work were farm labourers apart from James who was a screener at a colliery. Pension James Elgey of 23rd Lancs Fus, of Sadler St, Ferryhill has a pension card covered in notations but the back gives no info about any dependant or amount.
Matthew (Sylvester) Wardle 16 Peareth Place. 339554 Herefordshire Regt. War and Victory medals as T4/251600 ASC attached to 2/6th London Field Ambulance then 1/4th King’s Shropshire LI then 1/8th Hampshires. This Matthew Silvester Wardle was the son of Matthew Wardle who died 20/12/17 and was buried in Dunkirk Town cemetery. The 1901 Census listed Matthew (27) and Isabella Wardle (27) at Usworth Village, with their children - Willis (6), Matthew Silvester (3) and Margaret Selina (1). Mr Wardle was a hewer. He was born in Coxhoe and the others in Usworth, Alnwick, Pelton and Gateshead. In 1911 the family were still in Usworth, at 16, Peareth Place. Isabella (6), Joseph Randolph (9) and Ralph Blackburn (4) had been born and Willis seems to have become Thomas William. Thomas William was working as a pony driver. Matthew and Isabella had been married 14 years and had suffered the deaths of three children.
Pension - Pension card states that Corporal Matthew Wardle of RASC T4/091903 was husband of Isabella but only other info on card was that it was reassessed in October 1923. A dependant’s card for Matthew Wardle 091903 lists him as Driver and gives the cause of his death, on 20/12/17, as cerebral syphilis and wounds (wilfully self-inflicted). His wife Isabella (born 25/11/73) was living at 16 Peareth Place with their children Isabella 5/9/04, Ralph Blackburn 17/9/06 and Mary Eva Violet 19/3/12 and their pension was 15/- per week from 1/7/18. A grant of £5 was paid on 4/1/18 and it states ‘Short Pension Article 15 for duration of war and twelve months after. An increase of 1/3d per week began from 25/11/18 (over 45 years?).’
Thomas Graham 17 Peareth Place. 132876 Cpl RE. To France 22/11/15 and discharged 1/2/19. In M Coy (Lab) 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 17 Peareth Place – Thomas Graham 27, married 4 years, 4 children, 3 still alive to Mary 26 - Jane Hannah 3, John Wm 2 and Margaret 6m. Thomas b Leadgate and all others at Usworth. He worked at chock drawing.
Thomas Gaffney 18 Peareth Place. 18886 L/Cpl R Inniskilling Fus 2nd then 5th Bn RIF. Enlisted 12/1/15 discharged 26/6/18, wounded Silver War Badge, age 41, served overseas. War and Victory medals. Pension b 1878, GSW left leg, disability of 30% led to pension of 12/- per week and then on 1/3/19 it was reduced to 14% and 11/6d per week for 104 weeks. A final award of £20 includes wife and 3 children. In 1911 at 21 Albert Tce - Thomas Gaffney 33, married 6 years with 3 children to Catherine 26 – Michael 4, Thomas 2 and Joseph 5m. Mr G from Sligo, wife from Sunderland and kids b Usworth.He was a hewer.
John Francis Coyle 19 Peareth Place. 200614 Cpl 24th NF. Pension b 1898, married, under 565440 Labour Corps and address Pear Tree Cottage, 20% disability so 8/8d per week for him and 2/- for wife until 1923. In 1911 at High Spen - John Coyle 33 b Kilsyth Stirlingshire and wife Catherine 28, born Heworth, married 5 years 2 children, 1 still alive – John 2, b Winlaton and also a nephew John Francis Coyle 13 b Kilsyth (could be the nephew who served?)
Thomas Morrow 2 The Fold. 133194 Driver RGA. Was born in Sedgefield and enlisted in Washington. He served as Gunner 133194, 113th Heavy Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery and died of wounds in 99 Field Ambulance on 25th October 1918. He is buried in Inchy Communal Cemetery Extension B45. Gunner Morrow was the grandson of Mr N Morrow, 2, the Fold, High Usworth – the address of Ethel Meek, husband of David Meek, as given by the CWGC. Perhaps Ethel was living as a boarder there or there may have been some family connection.
The 1901 Census listed Nicholas Morrow (57) and his wife, Annie (55), living at Usworth Village with their children - Jack (19) and Nicholas (25) - and their grandson Thomas (6). The three men were farm labourers. The family members were born, respectively, in Wolviston, Preston-le-Skerne, Sadberge, Darlington and Sedgefield. By 1911 Nicholas and Ann were living at 2, Boyne Terrace, Great Usworth and had been married 47 years. Of their 10 children 6 had died. Their son, John W (28) was living with them, a labourer at the colliery, Mr Morrow was working as a farm labourer while Thomas was described as “fraud son” and was working as a screener.
Thomas attested at Washington on 17th February 1916, at which point he was 5 feet 9 and weighed 140lbs, and was placed in reserve until November 1916. He didn't go abroad until 20th August 1917 but remained there until his death on October 25th, in 89 Field Ambulance, from shell wounds to the abdomen. He had had a couple of weeks of leave, from 18th March to 1st April1918.
The relatives form was completed by Nicholas Morrow of 2, The Fold, and on it Mr Morrow pointed out that he and Annie were actually Thomas' grandparents but, "who have brought him up and done everything for him since his birth." Reverend Begg countersigned the form. They listed a half blood sister as Ruby Dickinson, at Bishop Auckland but didn't mention their other children, listed in the 1901 Census, one of whom, Nicholas, was of an age to be Thomas' father.
On 13th March 1919 Nicholas and Annie received Thomas' effects - letters, cigarette case, photos, a wallet and perhaps some post cards (only partly legible). His War and Victory medals arrived in November (again the year isn't legible) and his file includes an OHMS telegraph form, perhaps sent to the family, saying, "Regret to inform you............Gunner T Morrow of 11 Heavy Battery died October 28 - shell wound abdomen penetrating." Pension card states that Gunner Thomas Morrow, 133194 RGA died of wounds on 25/10/18 and that his grandfather, Nicolas Morrow of The Fold, High Usworth received 6/6d from 6/5/19 to 3/5/20 and 6/6d from 4/5/20 to 3/8/20. The dependant’s card gives the same information but adds that when Thomas died (July 1925) the pension was paid to his grandmother, Annie (d Oct 1932). Pension of 6/6d per week from 6/5/19.
Frederick Adolphus Carter 8 The Fold. 219659 leading Stoker ‘Shannon’. Perhaps b in 1883 in Canterbury, father Edward Ethelbert Carter. Married Sarah Jane Trim in Plymouth in Plymouth 1908. HMS Shannon was a Minotaur-class armoured cruiser built for the Royal Navy in the mid-1900s. Before the First World War, she served with the Home Fleet, generally as the flagship of a cruiser squadron. The ship remained with the Grand Fleet, as the Home Fleet was renamed when the war began, for the entire war, but only participated in a single battle, the Battle of Jutland in May 1916. Shannon spent most of the war unsuccessfully patrolling the North Sea for German warships and commerce raiders. She was paid off in 1919 and sold for scrap in 1922.
James Matthews 2 Well Bank. Stoker RN, brother of William (see below). K51156 b Sunderland 25/12/98, enlisted 7/5/18, served on Leviathan (same ship as John Dixon) Aug-Oct 1918. The full ship’s diary is on Google. Leviathan launched 3/7/01, sold for BU 3/3/20. In reserve at Chatham 1913 but recommissioned for Test Mobilisation in July 1914 and joined 6th Cruiser Squadron immediately on outbreak of war. Joined 5th CS in December 1914 until relieved by Defence in January 1915, when she reverted to 6th CS. Flagship, North America and West Indies Squadron from October 1915, and recommissioned for same command in January 1918. Paid off into reserve 1919. Received War Gratuity. James married Ellen Walters and d in Yorkshire in 1953.
William Matthews 2 Well Bank. 54452 1/7th West Yorks. War and Victory medals. Killed 9/10/17 (presumed dead). The 1901 Census recorded the family of Fred (31) and Mary J Matthews (30), at Douglas Terrace, Usworth. Fred was a hewer, born in Newcastle, while his wife was from Sunderland. Fred Jr (12) and his brother William (8) were born in Lumley, Jenni 5 was b Lumley and James 4 was b Sunderland. In 1911 William was living at 371/2 Douglas Terrace with his parents and siblings – James (16) and Jane (14). Mr Matthews was a hewer, James a screener at the colliery and William a labourer. Mr and Mrs Matthews had been married 22 years and had suffered the death of one of their 6 children. A dependant’s pension card states that William was 54452 Pte in 1/7 West Yorks and that he was missing from 9/10/17. His dependants were Jane Simpson 4 Bridge Row, Waterloo, his grandmother (deceased, Jan 1929) followed by his Mother, Mary Jane (d Jan 1957) and then Father Frederick (d Oct 1932), their address being 90 Speculation Place.The pension was 10/- per week from 10/6/18.
Henry Herdman Garden House. 25652 23K Stoker Arrogant, Attentive II and Glory. Star, Victory and War medals. Born 8/7/93 Newcastle, enlisted 24/4/15. Received War Gratuity. In 1911 at Green View, Stocksfield – William and Margaret Herdman and their nephew Henry 17 and niece Sarah Eliz Herdman – Henry an engine cleaner for NER born Kirkwhelpington as was Sarah. Henry m Margaret Lee and died in Durham in 1965. Henry’s parents were Walter and Mary.
William Hume 8 Front St. 26/343 NF. War and Victory medals. In 1901 at Usworth Village - William Hume 52 and Mary A 51 and Robert 24 and William 15. Mr H born Wallsend and then West Rainton and Usworth 2. William Jr a horse keeper underground.
John Dawson 8 Front St. 2nd Lt 9th DLI, served as 2nd Lieutenant, 9th DLI, until his death on 22nd July 1918. He was buried in Sezanne Communal Cemetery, B 14. John was the son of James and Hannah Dawson and husband of Hilda Hill (formerly Dawson) of 9, Woodland Terrace, New Washington. She was Hilda Irving (he was Sergeant Dawson) when they were married by Reverend Begg at Holy Trinity Church on 22nd November 1914. The 1901 Census lists the family of James Dawson (42) and his wife Hannah (39), living at Pit Houses, Usworth. James was an overman, born at Lamesley and his wife was born in Gateshead. James (15) was working at a pit as an endless rope lad, Florence (14) was a schoolteacher and the other children were Thomas (12), Jane (10), John (8), Lily (6), Norman (3) and Stanley (1). All the children were born at Usworth. By 1911 Ethel (8) and Wilfred (9) had been born and the address was given as 4, Colliery Yard, Springwell. Mr Dawson was still an overman, James was a deputy overman (underground), Thomas a rolleyway man, John an apprentice joiner and Lillie (sic) a pupil teacher.
John’s assets at his death amounted to £65.14.9 and, a will having been written on 18th March 1917, Hilda, his wife, received this amount at 8, Front Street. On 11/5/25 Hilda Dawson, widow, aged 30, of 68 Speculation Place, married William Hill, 37, a widower (37, a grocer,) of 15 Havelock Terrace. She was daughter of John Irving (deceased) and he was son of William Hill. Marriage at Holy Trinity Washington.
John William Middleton 10 Front St. 24061 Cpl RAMC. War and Victory medals. Reverts to Pte when returns to UK 25/12/18. In 1911 at 10 Front St - John W Middleton 27, married
to Jane for 5 years and 3 children – Elsie 4, Millicent 1 and Ralph 2m. John a hewer b Washington, wife b HLS and kids in Usworth.
Peter Murray Jr 12 Front St. 1146 Pte NF 27th NF then 8th NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 12 Front St - Peter Murray 58 and wife Margaret 57, married 30 years with 3 kids. Parents b Ireland. Kids were John deleted 25 married and Peter 23 and Mary Ann 21. All 3 kids b England and Peter was a colliery labourer above ground, his father a roadman.
Alexander Goundry School House. 32609 Pte 18th DLI, Acting/Cpl. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 2 Milton St Crook - Ralph Goundry 42, Head Teacher b Coundon and wife Annie 43, m 14 years and 3 children - with Alexander 13, May 5 and Wm Nixon G 3. Wife and oldest children b HLS and Wm N at Crook.
Henry Taylorson Central Schools. 24621 RAMC. Discharged 12/1/19. In 1911 at School House, Usworth - Sarah Taylorson, 49 widow m 18 years with 7 children, 6 still alive and Henry 18, Ruth 17, Robert 15, David 14, Alice 12 and Lily 7. Mrs T school caretaker, Henry a putter. All born Usworth
Robert Ewington 6 Stone Cellars. 76539 3rd Manchester Regt. Not under that name or number or Manchesters but as Robert Errington, Manchesters and the Border Regt 31198. War and Victory Medal as 20th Manchester and 1/5th Border. In 1911 Robert Errington at Roslyn House, 43 married 22 years, no kids, with Margery 40 and Robert Phillips Lamb nephew 21 and Margaret Jane Allen 35, widow. Mr Errington a Grocer.
William (Turnbull) Whittle 9 Stone Cellars. 204208 Gunner RFA. T/Cpl. War and Victory medals. SR When he enlisted on 4/2/16 he was a plowman stuart (sic, steward?) 28, married living at 11 Stone Cellars and had married widowed Ethel Edgar (who was sister of William Swainston Wilson) on 20/6/14 at CLS, their daughter Hilda being born 9/1/15. In 1911 at 7 Billy Mill, N Shields – Ellen Whittle widow 53, married 32 years with 8 children, 7 still alive – John 30, George 21, William Turnbull W 24, Robert 19 and Jane A 13. The men were waggonman, farm horseman, horseman, putter. Places of birth were Nd, Earsdon, Stanton Grange Nd, High Buston Nd, Warkworth and Nd.
Richard Spencer 10 Stone Cellars. 204255 Driver 159th RFA. War and Victory medals. SR - gave his address as 10 High Usworth, ploughman, married 24 years old when he enlisted 20/1/17. His wife was Minnie married in Cumberland 15th July and kids Joseph, Mary, Eliza and Evelyn b 1913, 1915 and 1916. His discharge certificate says he was in B Batty 245 Brigade. On 9th March 1918 while in 61st Res Brigade he absented himself and the army listed every item he had and the value of it, eg comb 4d and housewife 9d. He must have returned because he served in Germany, from 2/4/19 at Solingen and was discharged in October 1919. Can’t find them in the Census.
Charles Frederick Bilton 12 Stone Cellars. T5799 Drake Bn RND. BDM says b CLS April 1897 – in 1901 William Bilton 39 and Eliza 32 with James 11, Hubert 9, Margaret 6, Fred 4 and Hilda 1m in Plawsworth, all children b Washington except Hilda in Plawsworth. In 1911 at Coal Bank Farm, Hetton J Bilton 51, widower married 22 years 11 children, 6 still alive – Hubert 19, Maggie 17, Frederick Charles (sic) 14 and Hilda Mary 11. Places of birth - Birtley, Washington 3 and Plawsworth. Mr B and Hubert were farm labourers and Fred a miner.
Patrick Keogan 2 Jackson’s Buildings. 13983 Yorks Regt, 8th Yorks - War and Victory medals. MM.To France 26/8/15 discharged 29/1/19 – same page as George Brabon Smith and James Ash. Pension says death and widow Ellen. Private 13983, 8th Battalion Yorkshire Regiment, served in France from 26/8/15, died 23/8/22, his widow Mrs Ellen Keogan of 25 Margaret St. No indication on the card of pension or refused pension or cause of death. It’s a kind of bleached red card. Private Keogan had won the Military medal in 1917. MM forfeited on conviction. Bro Bernard m Mary Jane. Father Joseph. London Gazette date Aug 17. In 1901 at North Rd Tow Law - Joseph Keogan 46, hewer b Crook and Mary 39 b Workington with Edward 19, Bernard 17 Catherine 14, Annie 11, Patrick 9, Teresa 7, Joseph 4 and Ann 2. All children b Tow Law.
William Nixon 3 Jackson’s Buildings. 14491 Cpl 6th East Yorks - War and Victory medals. To Balkans 4/10/15. Pension discharged 24/12/18, address 67 Spout Lane, no indication of reason for pension or amount but lots of notations. In 1911 at 1 Garden House, Gt Usworth - William 23, married 1 year to Eleanor with Walter 2m. William a shifter b Fulwell and wife and child b Washington and Usworth.
Sydney (Pringle) McDonald 7 Jackson’s Buildings. 76571 3rd Manchester Regt. War and Victory, Silver War Badge – says 12th Manchesters, enlisted 8/12/15 and discharged 19/4/19 aged 21. Served overseas. Pension has 1 Jackson’s Buildings, 30% disablement so 12/- per week until 16/10/23. In 1911 at 1 Jackson’s Buildings - Robert McDonald 57 married 15 years to Jane (Todd) 55, with child Sydney. Mr M b Bill Quay, his wife at Washington and Sydney in Usworth Village. Sydney d June 1970.
Thomas T S Wilson 7 Jackson’s Buildings 457604 Sapper BMF RE. War and Victory medals. Then repeated.
Thomas Swainston Wilson 7 Jackson’s Buildings, as above Sapper, 451 Field Coy. Son of William Wilson and Esther Swainston. In 1911 at 20 the Square Usworth, - Thomas Swainston Wilson 18, single, Head, living with Ethel Edgar sister, widow, 23, Ada Wilson sister 16 and three boarders. Places of birth of the family were Usworth, Lamesley, Usworth. Thomas was a miner. He married Edith, had a child Hilda and died in 1940.
John McNally 1 Pear Tree Cottages. 37838 25th NF. Medal rolls give 4798 NF, then 37838 NF then 63311 KOYLI, War and Victory medals. 43 John McNallys in Durham in 1911 but none in Usworth, nor in 1901.
John Francis Coyle 3 Pear Tree Cottages. 200614 Cpl 5th NF (see above, seems to be the same man listed at 19 Peareth Place). In 1911 at High Spen - John Coyle 33 b Kilsyth Stirlingshire and wife Catherine 28, born Heworth, married 5 years 2 children, 1 still alive – John 2, b Winlaton and also a nephew John Francis Coyle 13 b Kilsyth.
James Arthur Beadle Blue House. 15665 DLI. To France 11/9/15 so War, Victory and 1915 Star. 14th DLI, 10th DLI then 11th DLI. Between William Marley and William Simpson DCM on medal rolls so perhaps enlisted together. In 1911 at Cottage next to Westfield House in Flaxton Yorks - James Beadle Coachman 39, Ada 38, Clara M 13, James A 11, Johnson 6, Minnie 4 and Charlie H 1. James A and Johnson were born Flaxton.
Johnson Beadle Blue House. 30703 Army Veterinary Corps. War and Victory medals. (see above)
Joseph (Robert) Jordison Blue House. 159903 Driver ASC T4/159903, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Blue House - William Jordison 55, married for 34 years and 5 kids, to Elizabeth. William a dairy farmer and pensioned school attendance officer b Usworth, Eliz b Boldon. Annie 32, elementary schoolteacher as was Mary 31, Jane 27 and Joseph Robert 20 – an apprentice compositor and linotype printer. All kids b Usworth. JR died in 1927 in Newcastle.
Arthur Black Blue House. 21245 L/Cpl Cheshire 16th and then 15th. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Usworth Place - Jane Black 50, widow, married 30 years and 7 kids, 6 still alive – Arthur 24, Harriet 19, Ellen 17, Catherine 14 and John 11. Jane was b Coldstream and all others at Gt Usworth. Arthur was a miner.
Archibald Raymond Byatt Blue House. 14529 346 Home Service W? Coy. Victory and War medals, originally West Riding Regt perhaps 2203, then Labour Corps. In 1911 at Church St, Ockbrook, Derby – Raymond Joseph Byatt 37, married to Dorothy 35 for 15 years, 5 kids, 4 still alive – Archibald Raymond 14, Reginald Pointer, Dorothy Annette 8 and Ruby Gwendolin 3. Mr Byatt a house painter b Nottingham, and other places of birth London, Derby 2 and Ockbrook 2. Archie married Hilda Annie Blatherwick and d in Derby in 1930.
John Jordon Todd Blue House .74267 L/Cpl 3rd DLI. War and Victory medals to John Jordan (sic) Todd, 11th DLI then 2/4th Yorks. To Reserve on 17/10/19. In 1911 at Blue House – Henry Todd 43, married 16 years with 4 kids to Caroline, John14, William 12, Margaret 8, Henry 2 and Henry’s father John Baptist 65, widower. Places of birth were West Stanley, Outside Hall, Eighton Banks, Usworth, Eighton Banks, Usworth and Berwick. Henry was a miner.
William Todd Blue House. Ordinary Seaman RN – may be J88623 b 16/5/98, a miner, b Durham, enlisted May 1918 OS until discharged in April 1919, received war gratuity. (Very likely that William was brother of John Jordon Todd (see above)
John George Tuff Wagonman’s Row. 410174 RAMC . PR address given as Rose Cottage, Usworth. Enlisted at Gateshead 15/4/15. He claimed pension for bronchitis while on picket duty in England as nursing orderly. Spent three months in hospital in Sheffield Nov –Feb 17/18 but his claim was rejected. Discharged 2/3/19 aged 50. Married miner. In 1911 at 1 Wagonman’s Row – John George Tuff 43, married to Margaret Ann (Charlton) 56, for 17 years and 3 kids, 1 still alive, Elizabeth 17 and Michael Ryan, a visitor 15. JG a hewer b Newcastle and his wife and daughter b Washington. Michael b Sunderland. JG died in 1937.
Thomas Walters Wagonman’s Row. 74284 4th DLI. War and Victory medals – medal rolls state 11th DLI then 11th Royal Fusiliers. In 1911 at 2 Rock Cottages -Thomas Walters 47, married 26 years to Jane, with 15 kids, 8 still alive – Thomas 16, Ellen 14, Emily 12 and Edna (Grdaughter) 3. Everyone born at Gt Usworth except Mrs Walters b Seaham Harbour. Thomas m Elizabeth Tuff in 1918.
James Hedley 53 Edith Ave. 4774 (45523) served in 14th then 19th then 12th DLI. War and Victory medals. Pension card 53 Edith Rd (sic) 10% then 20% disability = 5/6d per week then 7/6d per week from 16/5/21 for 26 weeks then no further grounds for increase. No indication of his type of disability. In 1911 at 21 Gladstone Tce – James Hedley 27, married to Eliz (Taylor) for 7 years and 2 kids. Florence May 4 and Doris 1. James a hewer b Usworth. Other places of birth were Ludworth, Washington and Usworth. James died in 1941.
Robert Hedley Jr 53 Edith Ave. 18733 L/Cpl R Inniskilling Fus (11th). War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 53 Gladstone Tce – Robert Hedley 42, married 19 years with 12 children to Margaret 39, he b Usworth and she Gateshead – Thomas 21, James 19 screener, Robert 17 putter, Christopher 16, John 14, Mary Eliz 12, Norman 10, Minnie 9, Margaret 7, Joseph 5, William 3 and Grace 5m. Kids all b Usworth.
George Wood 53 Edith Ave. 232310 Gunner RFA, War and Victory medals. Two to choose from in 1911 – one at Bowes Cres and one at Albion Tce – both Springwell.
Thomas Kenny 55 Edith Ave. 1053 NF. Tom died of wounds 4/10/18.The 1901 Census listed the family at 38, Double Row. James (42) and his wife, Martha (39), were both from Whitehaven; their 7 children, all born in Usworth, were Martha (14), John (11), Thomas (9), Bridget (6), Catherine (4), Rose (3) and James (1). Mr Kenny was a hewer. The 1911 Census shows that Martha and James had left the family (or died, Mr and Mrs Kenny had had 10 children in their 30-year marriage, of whom 2 had died) but that the others were still living together in Usworth, at 55, Edith Avenue. Thomas was a coal miner. They had adopted William Bo Hills (sic), aged 6 and Hugh Hillens, a 71 year old boarder was living with them. Pension card states that Pte Thomas Kenny 57644 York and Lancs dofw on 4/10/18 and that his mother, Mrs Martha Kenny of 16 Single Row, Usworth received 14/- from 15/4/19. A dependant’s card for Thomas Kenney/Kenny 57644 Pte 2/4 York and Lancs who died of wounds 4/10/18 shows that his mother was Martha (d Jan 1928 in Newcastle) of 55 Edith Avenue (deleted and replaced by his father James, d Oct 1929 in CLS) of the same address and that they were awarded 14/- per week from 15/4/19
Joseph Bannister 61 Edith Ave. 68817 Trooper Cavalry Reg. Nothing under that number or Trooper or Cavalry. In 1911 at 61 Edith Ave - Thomas Bannister 37, married 13 years with 9 kids, 5 still alive, to Sarah Jane 32 and children Joseph 12, Isabel 11, Phyllis 4, Albert Edward 2, Sydney 1 and Boarder William Chambers 21. Thomas was a master wasteman b Usworth and the children were born in Washington or Usworth, Joseph in Washington Village.
David Cooper 69 Edith Ave, Miners’ Hall. 18064 5th Bn Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers – 10/7/15 to Balkans, awarded 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Discharged 23/1/19. In 1911 at 71 Edith Ave – George Cooper 38, widower, 7 children, with Ellen Anderson, housekeeper 61, David Cooper 16, George 12, William 9, Robert 7, Mary Eliz 14, Ethel May 4 and Rachel 2. Mr Cooper from Maryport, his housekeeper from Jarrow and the kids born at S Shields, Waterloo Usworth, Usworth 2, Felling and Usworth 2. George was a hewer, David a driver underground. David m Alice Jane Stell at Gateshead in 1919 and died 1965.
William Swithin Bottoms Miners’ Hall. P-CSM 5182 SBA Magpie. Born 15/7/91 at Sunderland, mining engineer, joined Nov 1912 for 12 years. Served on several ships. For medals it says see William S Burns – there is a record of WS Burns but it doesn’t mention medals. In 1911 at Miners’ hall, Usworth – William Bottoms, 55 checkweighman, married for 33 years to Esther 50, 10 children, 7 still alive, Robert 27, William Swithin B, Thomas 17, John Alfred 12 and Robert, father, 89, widower. Places of birth were North Hetton, Low Eppleton, Usworth, Washington, Usworth2 and Lumley. William was an underground rolleywayman. He married Kathleen Andrews on the Isle of Wight in 1919.
Henry Robson 1 Penshaw View. 471137 Driver RE. Entitled to War medal. Several to choose from in 1911 Census. Probably in 1911 at 2 Coxon’s Row – James Robson 39 master shifter, married to Jane 38 for 19 years and 11 kids, 8 still alive – William 18, Jane 16, Henry 14, Matilda 12, Mary A 10, Margaret 8, Edward 5, Thomas 2 and William Callan fatherinlaw and Thomas Ditchburn brother (sic). Family all born Usworth except Henry b America and William Callan b Whitehaven.
John Robert Gardner 5 Penshaw View. K43636 Stoker ‘Oracle’. (Oracle joined the Thirteenth Destroyer Flotilla in August, 1916. On 12 August, 1917, Oracle rammed and sank the U 44 off of South Norway. Oracle left 13 D.F. in September 1917 and in December was active with the Fourth Destroyer Flotilla. Reduced to C. & M. Party at Portsmouth on 1 February, 1920) JRG was born 8/1/99 in Sunderland, enlisted June 1917. Paid War Gratuity. In 1911 at 19 Railway Tce - Robert 35, married 14 years to Sarah 32, 6 children, 4 still alive – Joseph Wanless 13 – deleted, perhaps died?, John Robert 12, Mary Eliz 9, Sarah Isabella 7 like Joseph deleted, Florence 6, Laura Eveline 3 and Margaret Robson 15 single, visitor. Mr G a hewer. Places of birth Moorsley, Pattinson Town, Railway Tce, Stokers Buildings, 4 at Railway Tce and Junction Row. JRG died 1964.
James Marshall Jobson 5 Penshaw View. 471154 Driver RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 Penshaw View – James Jobson 64, married 25 years with 8 kids and Elizabeth 44 with Kate 25, James Marshall 19 (b March 1892), Mary Jane 16, William Diamond J 13, Edward Marshall J 12 and Marshall J 6. Places of birth Felton Nd, Washington, Walker, Sheriff Hill, Clara Vale, and last three Usworth. Mr J Stationary engine driver and James a putter. James M died in Barnsley in 1977.
Charles Nesbitt 6 Penshaw View. K50287 Stoker RN. Born 1898 discharged October 1918. Pension card has him Stoker II, moved from Penshaw View to 32 The Terraces, fracture of left femur, pension began 18/10/18, discharged 17/10/18. 30% disability so 12/- per week until August 1923. A different pension card has same details except an address at Basta Mid Yell or Fell, Shetland and service of 212 days. In 1911 at 35 High Row - John Nesbitt 38, hewer, married 13 years, 7 children, 6 still alive, to Mary 35. Charles 12, Sara Jane 11, Stephen 8, Michael 6, John 5 and Mary 2. Places of birth Ryhope, Boyne, Washington, Southwick and last 4 Usworth.
John George Nesbitt 6 Penshaw View. 135838 Pioneer RE. Railways. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. SR. Enlisted 19/10/15 from 6 Penshaw View, aged 42, a miner, married to Mary Duggan 3/7/97 and children Sarah Jane 1899, Mary 1908, Michael 1904, Stephen 1903, John 1906 and Alice Leah 1915. He served in Railway Labour Company and embarked for Mediterranean in November 1915, rturning home in January 1919 and discharged in Feb 1919. Characted described as fair – AWOL, overstaying pass, out of bounds, drunkenness, creating a disturbance after lights out. See above for family info.
John Arden Brown Maddison 7 Penshaw View. T71093 Ordinary Seaman RN, ‘Bramble’. Launched 26.11.98 Potter, Liverpool. 710 tons, 187(oa), 180(pp)x33 x8ft. TE 1300ihp, 13.5kts. Armament: 2-4in, 4-12pdr. Served in China and East Indies 1914-18. Sold 26.1.20 at Bombay. (British Warships 1914-1919) Born 12/2/1999 at Gateshead, enlisted 31/5/17, a miner. Victory, Bramble up to October 1919 and then Colombo until Nov 1919, paid war gratuity. In 1911 at 7 Douglas Tce – John Maddison 47 and Margaret, married 22 years, 9 children – George A 20, Henry 18, Eliz 15, Ralph G 13, John AB 11, Hilda M 8, Mary 5, Margaret 13 and Edna 1. Places of birth Lampton (sic) Brancepeth and rest at Usworth. Eldest 3 males worked at the pit. John AB married Tabitha Leak and died in Rugeley in 1987.
Ralph Gray Maddison 7 Penshaw View. 63534 Driver then Gunner RFA. To France 22/9/15, 15 Star and War and Victory medals. (See above for family details.) Ralph married May Harbin in 1920 and died in Yorkshire in 1973.
Edward Whittle Buckham 9 Penshaw View. 82188 2nd Res Cavalry Reg. Nothing under that number. In 1911 at 9 Penshaw View - William Buckham 52, married 30 years to Mary Ann, 16 kids, 11 still alive with Barbara dau 30, married 1 year 1 child, Isabella 28, John 24, George 21, Mildred 18, Thomas 14, Edward W 12, Esmerelda M 10, John? 8, Norman 4, Eden Spencely B, grandson 3, Wilhelmina Pestell grdau 6m and Edward Pestell m 29 (presumably to Barbara?) Places of birth Seaham Harbour, then New Washington 5 and Usworth 9. William was a deputy overman. Edward m Clara Mason and died in 1971.
James Summerbell Wheatley 11 Penshaw View. 457786 Lab Coy. Labour Corps, War and Victory medals, previously 1444 NF. In 1911 at 11 Pensher View - James Wheatley 43 married for 8 years to Isabella 37 with 5 kids – George R 14, Hilda 7, Isabel 6, Henry E and James 2. James an enginewright b Washington, his wife at Jarrow and his kids at Usworth.
William Lindsay 10 Penshaw View. 470467 Sapper RE. War and Victory medals. SR – discharged 12th March 1919 to 12 Penshaw View. Joined 11/1/15 aged 26, at Jarrow. Served in France July 1916 – July 1918 and Sept 1918 to October 1918. Left foot wound October 1918, Aberdeen Military Hospital. His child Anthony Burdess b 17/12/18. Signed by WL on 14/6/19 of 10 Westgarth Tce. Served in 1/1 Durham Field Coy. Wife Edith. One day in June 1916 he appeared on parade without puttees. William Lindsay married Edith Lonsdale at Chester le Street area in 1915. Can’t find him in 1911 Census.
Anthony Burdess Lonsdale 10 Penshaw View. 388351 RAMC. War and Victory medals. SR. Joined Jan 1915 at Gateshead. 2nd Northumberland Field Ambulance. Discharged 31/3/20. To France from 19/4/15 to 7/9/18 then leave and then back to France until 31/12/18. Father Anthony B and mother Cicely. A week’s leave in Jan 1916. In 1911 at 12 Penshaw View - Anthony B Lonsdale 54 married 34 years to Cicely with 13 children 11 still alive – Mary E 33, Sarah E 21, John 19, Edith 17, Anthony B 15, Robert E 11 and Norman grson 4. Mr L was a pick sharpener b Oakenshaw, his wife b Newfield, Mary b Oakenshaw and all others at Usworth. Anthony was a driver.
Andrew Smith 10 Penshaw View. 470448 Sapper RE - was born in Usworth, enlisted in Jarrow and was resident in New Washington. He served as Sapper 470448, 4th Tramway Company, Royal Engineers, and was killed on 15th July 1918, aged 25. He was the son of Thomas and Mary Ann Smith, and husband of Sarah Ellen Smith of 7, Douglas Terrace, New Washington. He and Sarah Ellen Lonsdale had married at Holy Trinity Church, Usworth on 20th September, 1913. Sapper Smith was buried at Hagle Dump Cemetery, II D 1. An In Memoriam service was held in Usworth Colliery Wesleyan Church on Sunday 15th September 1918 at 6 o’clock for Thomas Lonsdale, Andrew Smith, George Gibson, John Hornsby and John Harbin ‘who have all made the supreme sacrifice for God and Righteousness.’ The Preacher was Mr A Warder of Sunderland.
In 1901 the Census recorded Thomas (45) and Mary A Smith (42) at Railway Terrace, Usworth, with their large extended family. Their children were George (21), Thomas (16), Margaret (14), Andrew (12), William (10), Robert (7), Ada (5) and Florence (5m). Thomas Sr was born in Wingate, his wife was from Castle Eden and all the children had been born in Usworth. Mr Smith was a deputy overman and George and Thomas were also coal miners. Also in the home was Thomas' father, also Thomas (73), born in Washington and his brother-in-law Robert Bannister (30), a miner. In 1911 the family were still in Usworth, at 3, Penshaw View - George, Margaret and Mary E having left or possibly died, because, in their 35 year marriage Mr and Mrs Smith had suffered the deaths of 9 of their 16 children. Ada was now "Ader". Mr Smith and his 4 sons were all employed at the pit. The family had a servant, Mary Robson (19). A pension card for Sapper Andrew Smith 470448 states he was killed in action in France on 15/7/18 and his death notified 27/7/18. His wife Sarah G lived at 10 Johnson Tce, born 21/5/89 and was awarded a pension of 13/9d from 27/1/19. She had received a grant of £5 on 8/8/18.
Charles Swinburn 17 Penshaw View. 16104 Coldstream Guards. PR. MM. Transferred to Reserve 20/10/19, 17 Penshaw View. Multiple GSWs. Final Gratuity of £48.15.0. Embarked Southampton for 1st Bn 24/5/16. Joined 7th entrenching Bn 11/6/16. Awarded MM 14/8/17. Leave to UK Sept-Oct 1917. Hospital 24/3/18 at Camiers. Rejoined Bn 11/5/18. Admitted 3rd Canadian CCS, GSW neck, left arm, right shoulder and left leg, 27/5/18 at Arras. To Hospital at Rouen and then Manchester. Attested 12/5/15. Effects of wounds expected to last one year. Silver War Badge. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 17 Penshaw View - John Swinburn 57, married to Jane for 30 years and 5 kids – John 25, Charles 17 and Joseph 13. Mr S an engineman b Edmondbyers, his wife b Iveston and the boys born at Southpontop 2 and Biddick. Charles was a labourer.
Richard Ramsey 17 Penshaw View. Stoker Terrible (a depot ship) K64628, b 18/10/92 at St Mary’s Gateshead (possible). In 1901 Richard, son of John 61 and Eliz 42 was at New Rows with siblings John R 18, William A 16, Mary L 13, Margaret J 10 and Catherine 5. Richard was 8 and b Gateshead. By 1911 Richard was living as a Boarder at Hobson’s Buildings, Dipton with the family of Thomas and Mary Temple. He was a putter.
William Quinn 19 Penshaw View. 3058 8th DLI. Actually 300558, originally 1/8th 3008, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 19 Pensher View - James Quinn 40, married to Eliz Ann 37 for 17 years with 8 children, 5 still alive. William15, pony driver, Margaret 12, Edward Thompson Q 10, Jane Thompson Q 7 and James Wm 3. Mr Q a wagonwayman, and Wm Jr a pony driver. Places of birth - Dearham Cumberland, Usworth 2, Washington and Usworth 3.
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Thomas Stanger 19 Penshaw View. 72763 RDC. Originally 3001 8th DLI and then to RDC. War and Victory medals. Silver War Badge. Pension ledger died 16/1/26, wife Margaret, same address but no further details of cause of death and ledger card has lots of notations but no details of amount, date or cause. To France 28/7/16 until 11/7/17. Two possible Thomas Stangers in 1911, both in Springwell, one born 1895 and one born 1896.
John Dixon 20 Penshaw View. 55470 Able Seaman RN Leviathan. Born 18/6/98 in Newcastle, enlisted 5/7/16 and served on Leviathan from Aug 1916 to Feb 1919. Received war gratuity. The full ship’s diary is on Google. Leviathan launched 3/7/01, sold for BU 3/3/20. In reserve at Chatham 1913 but recommissioned for Test Mobilisation in July 1914 and joined 6th Cruiser Squadron immediately on outbreak of war. Joined 5th CS in December 1914 until relieved by Defence in January 1915, when she reverted to 6th CS. Flagship, North America and West Indies Squadron from October 1915, and recommissioned for same command in January 1918. Paid off into reserve 1919. In 1911 at 4 Hodgson Tce - Francis Dixon 36, married 15 years to Jane 36 with 5 children – John 12, Jane 11, Matthew 9, Margaret 4 and Annie 9m. Places of birth North Wylam, Walker, Bell’s Close 2, Usworth 3. Mr Dixon an engine winding man.
Joseph Whittle 21 Penshaw View. 18340 R Inniskilling Fusiliers (5th Bn). War and Victory medals. To Balkans 10/7/15 discharged 5/1/18. 1915 Star. In 1911 at Walkers Buildings, Washington – Joseph Whittle 27 hewer, married to Annie 26 for 5 years and 3 kids – Annie Mary 3, John Edward 2 and Thomas 2 m – also John Scully, lodger 20. Places of birth Washington, Sunderland, Washington 3 and Shotton.
Thomas William Harris 24 Penshaw View. 21 Deck Hand J71086, born Gateshead 5/5/99, enlisted 2/6/17. Served on Victory (depot) and Agincourt. HMS Agincourt, a 27,500-ton battleship, was built at Elswick, England. Begun for the Brazilian Navy, she was launched in January 1913 as Rio de Janeiro. However, financial difficulties caused her to be sold to Turkey in February 1914, while she was fitting out. Renamed Sultan Osman I by her new owners, the battleship was nearly complete when the First World War began in early August 1914. She was then seized by the British, much to the disgust of the Turkish Government and people, who had raised her purchase price by public subscription. As HMS Agincourt, she was commissioned for Royal Navy service soon after being taken over. The ship was of unique design, reflecting the ambitions of her original owners, with fourteen twelve-inch guns mounted in seven twin turrets (each named for a day of the week). This was the largest number of main-battery gun turrets ever fitted on a battleship's centerline and, when all were fired together, the effect was described as "awe inspiring". Agincourt served with the Grand Fleet in the North Sea for nearly the entire four years of World War I and, at the end of May 1916, took part in the Battle of Jutland. She was taken out of service in 1919, but recommissioned for "experimental purposes" in 1921. Doomed by the terms of the 1923 Naval limitations treaty, Agincourt was scrapped beginning in late 1924. In 1911 at 12 House Tce - Thomas Harris 36, married to Grace A (Warcup) 33, for 13 years, 7 children, 4 still alive – Joseph 12, Thomas W 10 (b 5/5/1900), Ernest 2 and John Chas 4m. Mr Harris b Pegswood, his wife at HLS and Joseph at HLS, last three at Usworth. Mr Harris a colliery boiler minder. Thomas Wm died 1987.
Thomas George Reynolds 25 Penshaw View. 388406 RAMC. Pension says discharged 24/4/19 and died 29/8/23, wife Monica. Pension ledger card says Bronchitis and malaria, 23 Railway Tce, man died 29/8/23. When examined on 19/12/22 he was assessed as 15-19% and awarded 7/6d per week. His appeal was disallowed on 27/2/23 and current award to continue. On a separate card - Monica received a widow’s pension but no amount stated, nor the cause of death. In 1911 at 2 Stone Row, Sunniside, Newbottle – Patrick Reynolds 38, married to Eliz 34 for 16 years, 8 kids, 6 still alive – Mary 15, Thomas 13, Teresa 11, John 7, Nora 3 and Patricia 1. Mr R a hewer b Brandon, wife HLS and then Us, Us, HLS, HLS and Newbottle 2. Thomas m Catherine Webb.
John Robert Stephenson Brown 28 Penshaw View. Ordinary Seaman RN. Born 2/5/98, in Glasgow and was killed other than by means other than disease accident or enemy action. Died 26/6/20 HMS Marlborough and buried in Haida Pasha cemetery, Scutari, Istanbul. He was a pitman and enlisted on 2/6/16. Served aboard Ganges, became Able Seaman in November 1916. Died as a result of accidental rifle shot wounds. In 1911 at 8 Penshaw View - William Brown 37, married to Lizzie 32 for 13 years, 2 kids, John 12 and William 9 and John Brown father, widower 68. Mr B a colliery fireman b Glasgow. His wife b Durham and John b Glasgow and William in Durham
William Dee 1 Railway Tce. 1532. 3rd DLI but awarded War and Victory medals as 611102 Labour Corps. SR - 19 years old at 1 Railway Tce, a miner, 7/8/15, joined at Newcastle. 19th DLI – next item says he joined at Cocken Hall. Posted 13/4/17 and transferred to Army Reserve. In France 30/1/16 until 12/4/17. Back to France from 4/4/18 to 4/6/18. In 1911 at 13 Pump Row - William Dee 15, was living as a Boarder with Richard William Dee (59, a widower) in the house of Thomas and Frances Jane Charlton and four of their 7 surviving children. William Sr (b Newcastle) was a colliery joiner and William Jr (b W Hartlepool) was a lamp man’s assistant
Joseph (William) McNally 1 Railway Tce. 1030 19th NF (then 1st, then 19th). War and Victory medals. Can’t find him in the Census
Ridley Taylor Black 2 Railway Tce. 470762 Sapper RE. Originally Sapper 1277. To France 18/9/15 so Star and War and Victory medals. Reserves from 1/2/19. In 1911 at 2 Railway Tce, Daniel Black 44, married to Mary Ann 35 for 15 years, 5 children, 4 still alive – Ridley Taylor B 15, Anne 10, Norman 7, Daniel 5 and Isabel Hudson Minlaw 59, widow. Mr Black was a shaftsman and Ridley a driver. Places of birth were Felling, Wheatley Hill, the children at Usworth and Isabel at Trimdon Grange. Ridley m Florence Galley and d in Sunderland in 1984.
George Baker 3 Railway Tce. 10155 L/Cpl RAMC. War and Victory medals and 15 Star. To France 31/12/14, discharged 8/2/19. In 1911 at 3 Railway Tce – George Baker 42, married to Annie 44 for 19 years, 4 kids, 3 still alive – William 18 and George 15. Mr B an engineman, and sons a blacksmith’s striker and a screener. Places of birth W Hartlepool, Sunderland, then West ??? and Castletown.
William Baker Jr (but seems that his father was George, see above) 3 Railway Tce. 459578 Sapper RE. Originally RASC T1391, then 2751 Sapper, then 459578. (See above for family info).
John George Barker 8 Railway Tce. 471144 Driver RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 4 Edith Ave – Thomas Barker 46, married to Catherine 48 for 24 years with 9 kids, 7 still alive – Sarah 22, William 20, a hewer, Grace 18, Thomas 16, John George 14, Hugh 11 and Ephraim 4. Places of birth Maryport, Whitehaven, Framwellgate Moor and then children at Usworth Colliery. Mr B a deputy overman, John G a trapper and Thomas a set rider.
Thomas Barker 8 Railway Tce. 27279 Gunner RFA. To France 19/5/15 so War, Victory and 15 Star. Born Usworth, 19, miner when he attested at Washington in September 1914. Served in 148 and 45 Batteries and became Bombardier. Discharged 19/12/18. In trouble in 1916 for riding on a horse drawn vehicle without a pass. Next of kin - Thomas Barker at 4 Edith Ave. In July 1916 became part of Trench Mortar Battery 14th Division. (See above for family info).
William Gowland Coates 9 Railway Tce. 203700 Driver RFA. War and Victory medals. SR – enlisted at 21, shell turner from Hawes Rd, Scotswood, married to Hannah Maria Watson at the Registry Office, Pilgrim St on 9/3/14, child Robert b April 4th 1915 at Usworth. Enlisted 22/11/15, served in B Battery, 70 Brigade. Posted 1917, discharged Jan 1919. To France 10/4/17. On 17/1/18 ’This man was Trade tested as a Gunner at No 6 O.M. W.L., has failed and will not be tested again without orders from the war office.’ He had leave to UK 7/3/18, returning 21/3/18 and staying in France until 18/1/19 and in the Artillery until July 1919. In 1911 at 31 Station Rd/Elliott Tce – Robert Coates 47, married 28 years to Mary (Martin), 5 kids, 4 still alive – William Gowland C17, Eliz 14 and Horace Boyd, boarder 33, house painter from Darlington. Mr Coates born Stockton, wife at Dunston and kids at New Washington. Mr Coates a hairdresser. William m Hannah Maria Watson and died in Hetton in 1958 leaving his wife £1,948.
William Davidson 13 Railway Tce. 152544 MGC. Originally 21261 DLI. Discharged 16/2/19 with War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 6 Penshaw View William Davidson 61, stoneman, married 39 years to Isabella 57, 9 kids, 5 still alive – William 25, hewer and Tom 17 putter. Places of birth Maryport, Durham, Usworth 2. William m Ethel Hardy and died 1951
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Tom Davidson 13 Railway Tce. 95607 5th DLI. 1st/9th DLI, War and Victory medals. SR - he was 22, a married miner, when he attested at Washington on 11/1/16, then into reserve and mobilised 29/5/18 – children William b 1914 and James Robert 1917. When he was discharged, Feb 1919, his address was 12 Gladstone Tce. His wife Annie died of eclampsia on 5/10/18. (See above for family info.)
William Smith 20 Railway Tce. 470456 Sapper RE. Railways. War and Victory medals. Too many in 1911 Census to be certain which one he is.
Christopher Smith 24 Old Row. 18833 876 Labour Coy. Originally 18833 Yorkshire Regt and then 407954 Labour Corps. War and Victory medals and 15 Star. To Balkans 26/10/15. Discharged 4/12/18. In 1911 at 29 Single Row - Christopher Smith 38, hewer, married 13 years to Margaret 36, 6 kids, 5 still alive – Jane Ann 11, Norman 8, William 6, Robert 3 and Christopher 1. Places of birth Seaham Harbour, Stargate and the kids at Usworth.
George Alfred Kenyon 27 Old Row. Ordinary Seaman RNB GG Mess. Born Oldham 18/12/97, miner, joined March 1918. OS on Vernon 29/9/18 – 23/10/18. HMS Vernon was a shore establishment or "stone frigate" of the Royal Navy. Vernon was established on 26 April 1876 as the Royal Navy's Torpedo Branch also known as the Torpedo School, named after the ship HMS Vernon which served as part of its floating base. In 1911 at Single Row John Kenyon 35, hewer, married 15 years to Dorothy (Cummings) with 6 kids – Eliz Ann 14, George Alfred 13, James 11, Isaac 5, Dorothy 3 and John1. Places of birth Wigan, White Lee Durham, Usworth, Oldham, then Washington and Usworth 3.
Thomas Kenny 55 Edith Ave. 1053 NF. Tom died of wounds 4/10/18.The 1901 Census listed the family at 38, Double Row. James (42) and his wife, Martha (39), were both from Whitehaven; their 7 children, all born in Usworth, were Martha (14), John (11), Thomas (9), Bridget (6), Catherine (4), Rose (3) and James (1). Mr Kenny was a hewer. The 1911 Census shows that Martha and James had left the family (or died, Mr and Mrs Kenny had had 10 children in their 30-year marriage, of whom 2 had died) but that the others were still living together in Usworth, at 55, Edith Avenue. Thomas was a coal miner. They had adopted William Bo Hills (sic), aged 6 and Hugh Hillens, a 71 year old boarder was living with them. Pension card states that Pte Thomas Kenny 57644 York and Lancs dofw on 4/10/18 and that his mother, Mrs Martha Kenny of 16 Single Row, Usworth received 14/- from 15/4/19. A dependant’s card for Thomas Kenney/Kenny 57644 Pte 2/4 York and Lancs who died of wounds 4/10/18 shows that his mother was Martha (d Jan 1928 in Newcastle) of 55 Edith Avenue (deleted and replaced by his father James, d Oct 1929 in CLS) of the same address and that they were awarded 14/- per week from 15/4/19
Joseph Bannister 61 Edith Ave. 68817 Trooper Cavalry Reg. Nothing under that number or Trooper or Cavalry. In 1911 at 61 Edith Ave - Thomas Bannister 37, married 13 years with 9 kids, 5 still alive, to Sarah Jane 32 and children Joseph 12, Isabel 11, Phyllis 4, Albert Edward 2, Sydney 1 and Boarder William Chambers 21. Thomas was a master wasteman b Usworth and the children were born in Washington or Usworth, Joseph in Washington Village.
David Cooper 69 Edith Ave, Miners’ Hall. 18064 5th Bn Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers – 10/7/15 to Balkans, awarded 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Discharged 23/1/19. In 1911 at 71 Edith Ave – George Cooper 38, widower, 7 children, with Ellen Anderson, housekeeper 61, David Cooper 16, George 12, William 9, Robert 7, Mary Eliz 14, Ethel May 4 and Rachel 2. Mr Cooper from Maryport, his housekeeper from Jarrow and the kids born at S Shields, Waterloo Usworth, Usworth 2, Felling and Usworth 2. George was a hewer, David a driver underground. David m Alice Jane Stell at Gateshead in 1919 and died 1965.
William Swithin Bottoms Miners’ Hall. P-CSM 5182 SBA Magpie. Born 15/7/91 at Sunderland, mining engineer, joined Nov 1912 for 12 years. Served on several ships. For medals it says see William S Burns – there is a record of WS Burns but it doesn’t mention medals. In 1911 at Miners’ hall, Usworth – William Bottoms, 55 checkweighman, married for 33 years to Esther 50, 10 children, 7 still alive, Robert 27, William Swithin B, Thomas 17, John Alfred 12 and Robert, father, 89, widower. Places of birth were North Hetton, Low Eppleton, Usworth, Washington, Usworth2 and Lumley. William was an underground rolleywayman. He married Kathleen Andrews on the Isle of Wight in 1919.
Henry Robson 1 Penshaw View. 471137 Driver RE. Entitled to War medal. Several to choose from in 1911 Census. Probably in 1911 at 2 Coxon’s Row – James Robson 39 master shifter, married to Jane 38 for 19 years and 11 kids, 8 still alive – William 18, Jane 16, Henry 14, Matilda 12, Mary A 10, Margaret 8, Edward 5, Thomas 2 and William Callan fatherinlaw and Thomas Ditchburn brother (sic). Family all born Usworth except Henry b America and William Callan b Whitehaven.
John Robert Gardner 5 Penshaw View. K43636 Stoker ‘Oracle’. (Oracle joined the Thirteenth Destroyer Flotilla in August, 1916. On 12 August, 1917, Oracle rammed and sank the U 44 off of South Norway. Oracle left 13 D.F. in September 1917 and in December was active with the Fourth Destroyer Flotilla. Reduced to C. & M. Party at Portsmouth on 1 February, 1920) JRG was born 8/1/99 in Sunderland, enlisted June 1917. Paid War Gratuity. In 1911 at 19 Railway Tce - Robert 35, married 14 years to Sarah 32, 6 children, 4 still alive – Joseph Wanless 13 – deleted, perhaps died?, John Robert 12, Mary Eliz 9, Sarah Isabella 7 like Joseph deleted, Florence 6, Laura Eveline 3 and Margaret Robson 15 single, visitor. Mr G a hewer. Places of birth Moorsley, Pattinson Town, Railway Tce, Stokers Buildings, 4 at Railway Tce and Junction Row. JRG died 1964.
James Marshall Jobson 5 Penshaw View. 471154 Driver RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 Penshaw View – James Jobson 64, married 25 years with 8 kids and Elizabeth 44 with Kate 25, James Marshall 19 (b March 1892), Mary Jane 16, William Diamond J 13, Edward Marshall J 12 and Marshall J 6. Places of birth Felton Nd, Washington, Walker, Sheriff Hill, Clara Vale, and last three Usworth. Mr J Stationary engine driver and James a putter. James M died in Barnsley in 1977.
Charles Nesbitt 6 Penshaw View. K50287 Stoker RN. Born 1898 discharged October 1918. Pension card has him Stoker II, moved from Penshaw View to 32 The Terraces, fracture of left femur, pension began 18/10/18, discharged 17/10/18. 30% disability so 12/- per week until August 1923. A different pension card has same details except an address at Basta Mid Yell or Fell, Shetland and service of 212 days. In 1911 at 35 High Row - John Nesbitt 38, hewer, married 13 years, 7 children, 6 still alive, to Mary 35. Charles 12, Sara Jane 11, Stephen 8, Michael 6, John 5 and Mary 2. Places of birth Ryhope, Boyne, Washington, Southwick and last 4 Usworth.
John George Nesbitt 6 Penshaw View. 135838 Pioneer RE. Railways. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. SR. Enlisted 19/10/15 from 6 Penshaw View, aged 42, a miner, married to Mary Duggan 3/7/97 and children Sarah Jane 1899, Mary 1908, Michael 1904, Stephen 1903, John 1906 and Alice Leah 1915. He served in Railway Labour Company and embarked for Mediterranean in November 1915, rturning home in January 1919 and discharged in Feb 1919. Characted described as fair – AWOL, overstaying pass, out of bounds, drunkenness, creating a disturbance after lights out. See above for family info.
John Arden Brown Maddison 7 Penshaw View. T71093 Ordinary Seaman RN, ‘Bramble’. Launched 26.11.98 Potter, Liverpool. 710 tons, 187(oa), 180(pp)x33 x8ft. TE 1300ihp, 13.5kts. Armament: 2-4in, 4-12pdr. Served in China and East Indies 1914-18. Sold 26.1.20 at Bombay. (British Warships 1914-1919) Born 12/2/1999 at Gateshead, enlisted 31/5/17, a miner. Victory, Bramble up to October 1919 and then Colombo until Nov 1919, paid war gratuity. In 1911 at 7 Douglas Tce – John Maddison 47 and Margaret, married 22 years, 9 children – George A 20, Henry 18, Eliz 15, Ralph G 13, John AB 11, Hilda M 8, Mary 5, Margaret 13 and Edna 1. Places of birth Lampton (sic) Brancepeth and rest at Usworth. Eldest 3 males worked at the pit. John AB married Tabitha Leak and died in Rugeley in 1987.
Ralph Gray Maddison 7 Penshaw View. 63534 Driver then Gunner RFA. To France 22/9/15, 15 Star and War and Victory medals. (See above for family details.) Ralph married May Harbin in 1920 and died in Yorkshire in 1973.
Edward Whittle Buckham 9 Penshaw View. 82188 2nd Res Cavalry Reg. Nothing under that number. In 1911 at 9 Penshaw View - William Buckham 52, married 30 years to Mary Ann, 16 kids, 11 still alive with Barbara dau 30, married 1 year 1 child, Isabella 28, John 24, George 21, Mildred 18, Thomas 14, Edward W 12, Esmerelda M 10, John? 8, Norman 4, Eden Spencely B, grandson 3, Wilhelmina Pestell grdau 6m and Edward Pestell m 29 (presumably to Barbara?) Places of birth Seaham Harbour, then New Washington 5 and Usworth 9. William was a deputy overman. Edward m Clara Mason and died in 1971.
James Summerbell Wheatley 11 Penshaw View. 457786 Lab Coy. Labour Corps, War and Victory medals, previously 1444 NF. In 1911 at 11 Pensher View - James Wheatley 43 married for 8 years to Isabella 37 with 5 kids – George R 14, Hilda 7, Isabel 6, Henry E and James 2. James an enginewright b Washington, his wife at Jarrow and his kids at Usworth.
William Lindsay 10 Penshaw View. 470467 Sapper RE. War and Victory medals. SR – discharged 12th March 1919 to 12 Penshaw View. Joined 11/1/15 aged 26, at Jarrow. Served in France July 1916 – July 1918 and Sept 1918 to October 1918. Left foot wound October 1918, Aberdeen Military Hospital. His child Anthony Burdess b 17/12/18. Signed by WL on 14/6/19 of 10 Westgarth Tce. Served in 1/1 Durham Field Coy. Wife Edith. One day in June 1916 he appeared on parade without puttees. William Lindsay married Edith Lonsdale at Chester le Street area in 1915. Can’t find him in 1911 Census.
Anthony Burdess Lonsdale 10 Penshaw View. 388351 RAMC. War and Victory medals. SR. Joined Jan 1915 at Gateshead. 2nd Northumberland Field Ambulance. Discharged 31/3/20. To France from 19/4/15 to 7/9/18 then leave and then back to France until 31/12/18. Father Anthony B and mother Cicely. A week’s leave in Jan 1916. In 1911 at 12 Penshaw View - Anthony B Lonsdale 54 married 34 years to Cicely with 13 children 11 still alive – Mary E 33, Sarah E 21, John 19, Edith 17, Anthony B 15, Robert E 11 and Norman grson 4. Mr L was a pick sharpener b Oakenshaw, his wife b Newfield, Mary b Oakenshaw and all others at Usworth. Anthony was a driver.
Andrew Smith 10 Penshaw View. 470448 Sapper RE - was born in Usworth, enlisted in Jarrow and was resident in New Washington. He served as Sapper 470448, 4th Tramway Company, Royal Engineers, and was killed on 15th July 1918, aged 25. He was the son of Thomas and Mary Ann Smith, and husband of Sarah Ellen Smith of 7, Douglas Terrace, New Washington. He and Sarah Ellen Lonsdale had married at Holy Trinity Church, Usworth on 20th September, 1913. Sapper Smith was buried at Hagle Dump Cemetery, II D 1. An In Memoriam service was held in Usworth Colliery Wesleyan Church on Sunday 15th September 1918 at 6 o’clock for Thomas Lonsdale, Andrew Smith, George Gibson, John Hornsby and John Harbin ‘who have all made the supreme sacrifice for God and Righteousness.’ The Preacher was Mr A Warder of Sunderland.
In 1901 the Census recorded Thomas (45) and Mary A Smith (42) at Railway Terrace, Usworth, with their large extended family. Their children were George (21), Thomas (16), Margaret (14), Andrew (12), William (10), Robert (7), Ada (5) and Florence (5m). Thomas Sr was born in Wingate, his wife was from Castle Eden and all the children had been born in Usworth. Mr Smith was a deputy overman and George and Thomas were also coal miners. Also in the home was Thomas' father, also Thomas (73), born in Washington and his brother-in-law Robert Bannister (30), a miner. In 1911 the family were still in Usworth, at 3, Penshaw View - George, Margaret and Mary E having left or possibly died, because, in their 35 year marriage Mr and Mrs Smith had suffered the deaths of 9 of their 16 children. Ada was now "Ader". Mr Smith and his 4 sons were all employed at the pit. The family had a servant, Mary Robson (19). A pension card for Sapper Andrew Smith 470448 states he was killed in action in France on 15/7/18 and his death notified 27/7/18. His wife Sarah G lived at 10 Johnson Tce, born 21/5/89 and was awarded a pension of 13/9d from 27/1/19. She had received a grant of £5 on 8/8/18.
Charles Swinburn 17 Penshaw View. 16104 Coldstream Guards. PR. MM. Transferred to Reserve 20/10/19, 17 Penshaw View. Multiple GSWs. Final Gratuity of £48.15.0. Embarked Southampton for 1st Bn 24/5/16. Joined 7th entrenching Bn 11/6/16. Awarded MM 14/8/17. Leave to UK Sept-Oct 1917. Hospital 24/3/18 at Camiers. Rejoined Bn 11/5/18. Admitted 3rd Canadian CCS, GSW neck, left arm, right shoulder and left leg, 27/5/18 at Arras. To Hospital at Rouen and then Manchester. Attested 12/5/15. Effects of wounds expected to last one year. Silver War Badge. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 17 Penshaw View - John Swinburn 57, married to Jane for 30 years and 5 kids – John 25, Charles 17 and Joseph 13. Mr S an engineman b Edmondbyers, his wife b Iveston and the boys born at Southpontop 2 and Biddick. Charles was a labourer.
Richard Ramsey 17 Penshaw View. Stoker Terrible (a depot ship) K64628, b 18/10/92 at St Mary’s Gateshead (possible). In 1901 Richard, son of John 61 and Eliz 42 was at New Rows with siblings John R 18, William A 16, Mary L 13, Margaret J 10 and Catherine 5. Richard was 8 and b Gateshead. By 1911 Richard was living as a Boarder at Hobson’s Buildings, Dipton with the family of Thomas and Mary Temple. He was a putter.
William Quinn 19 Penshaw View. 3058 8th DLI. Actually 300558, originally 1/8th 3008, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 19 Pensher View - James Quinn 40, married to Eliz Ann 37 for 17 years with 8 children, 5 still alive. William15, pony driver, Margaret 12, Edward Thompson Q 10, Jane Thompson Q 7 and James Wm 3. Mr Q a wagonwayman, and Wm Jr a pony driver. Places of birth - Dearham Cumberland, Usworth 2, Washington and Usworth 3.
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Thomas Stanger 19 Penshaw View. 72763 RDC. Originally 3001 8th DLI and then to RDC. War and Victory medals. Silver War Badge. Pension ledger died 16/1/26, wife Margaret, same address but no further details of cause of death and ledger card has lots of notations but no details of amount, date or cause. To France 28/7/16 until 11/7/17. Two possible Thomas Stangers in 1911, both in Springwell, one born 1895 and one born 1896.
John Dixon 20 Penshaw View. 55470 Able Seaman RN Leviathan. Born 18/6/98 in Newcastle, enlisted 5/7/16 and served on Leviathan from Aug 1916 to Feb 1919. Received war gratuity. The full ship’s diary is on Google. Leviathan launched 3/7/01, sold for BU 3/3/20. In reserve at Chatham 1913 but recommissioned for Test Mobilisation in July 1914 and joined 6th Cruiser Squadron immediately on outbreak of war. Joined 5th CS in December 1914 until relieved by Defence in January 1915, when she reverted to 6th CS. Flagship, North America and West Indies Squadron from October 1915, and recommissioned for same command in January 1918. Paid off into reserve 1919. In 1911 at 4 Hodgson Tce - Francis Dixon 36, married 15 years to Jane 36 with 5 children – John 12, Jane 11, Matthew 9, Margaret 4 and Annie 9m. Places of birth North Wylam, Walker, Bell’s Close 2, Usworth 3. Mr Dixon an engine winding man.
Joseph Whittle 21 Penshaw View. 18340 R Inniskilling Fusiliers (5th Bn). War and Victory medals. To Balkans 10/7/15 discharged 5/1/18. 1915 Star. In 1911 at Walkers Buildings, Washington – Joseph Whittle 27 hewer, married to Annie 26 for 5 years and 3 kids – Annie Mary 3, John Edward 2 and Thomas 2 m – also John Scully, lodger 20. Places of birth Washington, Sunderland, Washington 3 and Shotton.
Thomas William Harris 24 Penshaw View. 21 Deck Hand J71086, born Gateshead 5/5/99, enlisted 2/6/17. Served on Victory (depot) and Agincourt. HMS Agincourt, a 27,500-ton battleship, was built at Elswick, England. Begun for the Brazilian Navy, she was launched in January 1913 as Rio de Janeiro. However, financial difficulties caused her to be sold to Turkey in February 1914, while she was fitting out. Renamed Sultan Osman I by her new owners, the battleship was nearly complete when the First World War began in early August 1914. She was then seized by the British, much to the disgust of the Turkish Government and people, who had raised her purchase price by public subscription. As HMS Agincourt, she was commissioned for Royal Navy service soon after being taken over. The ship was of unique design, reflecting the ambitions of her original owners, with fourteen twelve-inch guns mounted in seven twin turrets (each named for a day of the week). This was the largest number of main-battery gun turrets ever fitted on a battleship's centerline and, when all were fired together, the effect was described as "awe inspiring". Agincourt served with the Grand Fleet in the North Sea for nearly the entire four years of World War I and, at the end of May 1916, took part in the Battle of Jutland. She was taken out of service in 1919, but recommissioned for "experimental purposes" in 1921. Doomed by the terms of the 1923 Naval limitations treaty, Agincourt was scrapped beginning in late 1924. In 1911 at 12 House Tce - Thomas Harris 36, married to Grace A (Warcup) 33, for 13 years, 7 children, 4 still alive – Joseph 12, Thomas W 10 (b 5/5/1900), Ernest 2 and John Chas 4m. Mr Harris b Pegswood, his wife at HLS and Joseph at HLS, last three at Usworth. Mr Harris a colliery boiler minder. Thomas Wm died 1987.
Thomas George Reynolds 25 Penshaw View. 388406 RAMC. Pension says discharged 24/4/19 and died 29/8/23, wife Monica. Pension ledger card says Bronchitis and malaria, 23 Railway Tce, man died 29/8/23. When examined on 19/12/22 he was assessed as 15-19% and awarded 7/6d per week. His appeal was disallowed on 27/2/23 and current award to continue. On a separate card - Monica received a widow’s pension but no amount stated, nor the cause of death. In 1911 at 2 Stone Row, Sunniside, Newbottle – Patrick Reynolds 38, married to Eliz 34 for 16 years, 8 kids, 6 still alive – Mary 15, Thomas 13, Teresa 11, John 7, Nora 3 and Patricia 1. Mr R a hewer b Brandon, wife HLS and then Us, Us, HLS, HLS and Newbottle 2. Thomas m Catherine Webb.
John Robert Stephenson Brown 28 Penshaw View. Ordinary Seaman RN. Born 2/5/98, in Glasgow and was killed other than by means other than disease accident or enemy action. Died 26/6/20 HMS Marlborough and buried in Haida Pasha cemetery, Scutari, Istanbul. He was a pitman and enlisted on 2/6/16. Served aboard Ganges, became Able Seaman in November 1916. Died as a result of accidental rifle shot wounds. In 1911 at 8 Penshaw View - William Brown 37, married to Lizzie 32 for 13 years, 2 kids, John 12 and William 9 and John Brown father, widower 68. Mr B a colliery fireman b Glasgow. His wife b Durham and John b Glasgow and William in Durham
William Dee 1 Railway Tce. 1532. 3rd DLI but awarded War and Victory medals as 611102 Labour Corps. SR - 19 years old at 1 Railway Tce, a miner, 7/8/15, joined at Newcastle. 19th DLI – next item says he joined at Cocken Hall. Posted 13/4/17 and transferred to Army Reserve. In France 30/1/16 until 12/4/17. Back to France from 4/4/18 to 4/6/18. In 1911 at 13 Pump Row - William Dee 15, was living as a Boarder with Richard William Dee (59, a widower) in the house of Thomas and Frances Jane Charlton and four of their 7 surviving children. William Sr (b Newcastle) was a colliery joiner and William Jr (b W Hartlepool) was a lamp man’s assistant
Joseph (William) McNally 1 Railway Tce. 1030 19th NF (then 1st, then 19th). War and Victory medals. Can’t find him in the Census
Ridley Taylor Black 2 Railway Tce. 470762 Sapper RE. Originally Sapper 1277. To France 18/9/15 so Star and War and Victory medals. Reserves from 1/2/19. In 1911 at 2 Railway Tce, Daniel Black 44, married to Mary Ann 35 for 15 years, 5 children, 4 still alive – Ridley Taylor B 15, Anne 10, Norman 7, Daniel 5 and Isabel Hudson Minlaw 59, widow. Mr Black was a shaftsman and Ridley a driver. Places of birth were Felling, Wheatley Hill, the children at Usworth and Isabel at Trimdon Grange. Ridley m Florence Galley and d in Sunderland in 1984.
George Baker 3 Railway Tce. 10155 L/Cpl RAMC. War and Victory medals and 15 Star. To France 31/12/14, discharged 8/2/19. In 1911 at 3 Railway Tce – George Baker 42, married to Annie 44 for 19 years, 4 kids, 3 still alive – William 18 and George 15. Mr B an engineman, and sons a blacksmith’s striker and a screener. Places of birth W Hartlepool, Sunderland, then West ??? and Castletown.
William Baker Jr (but seems that his father was George, see above) 3 Railway Tce. 459578 Sapper RE. Originally RASC T1391, then 2751 Sapper, then 459578. (See above for family info).
John George Barker 8 Railway Tce. 471144 Driver RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 4 Edith Ave – Thomas Barker 46, married to Catherine 48 for 24 years with 9 kids, 7 still alive – Sarah 22, William 20, a hewer, Grace 18, Thomas 16, John George 14, Hugh 11 and Ephraim 4. Places of birth Maryport, Whitehaven, Framwellgate Moor and then children at Usworth Colliery. Mr B a deputy overman, John G a trapper and Thomas a set rider.
Thomas Barker 8 Railway Tce. 27279 Gunner RFA. To France 19/5/15 so War, Victory and 15 Star. Born Usworth, 19, miner when he attested at Washington in September 1914. Served in 148 and 45 Batteries and became Bombardier. Discharged 19/12/18. In trouble in 1916 for riding on a horse drawn vehicle without a pass. Next of kin - Thomas Barker at 4 Edith Ave. In July 1916 became part of Trench Mortar Battery 14th Division. (See above for family info).
William Gowland Coates 9 Railway Tce. 203700 Driver RFA. War and Victory medals. SR – enlisted at 21, shell turner from Hawes Rd, Scotswood, married to Hannah Maria Watson at the Registry Office, Pilgrim St on 9/3/14, child Robert b April 4th 1915 at Usworth. Enlisted 22/11/15, served in B Battery, 70 Brigade. Posted 1917, discharged Jan 1919. To France 10/4/17. On 17/1/18 ’This man was Trade tested as a Gunner at No 6 O.M. W.L., has failed and will not be tested again without orders from the war office.’ He had leave to UK 7/3/18, returning 21/3/18 and staying in France until 18/1/19 and in the Artillery until July 1919. In 1911 at 31 Station Rd/Elliott Tce – Robert Coates 47, married 28 years to Mary (Martin), 5 kids, 4 still alive – William Gowland C17, Eliz 14 and Horace Boyd, boarder 33, house painter from Darlington. Mr Coates born Stockton, wife at Dunston and kids at New Washington. Mr Coates a hairdresser. William m Hannah Maria Watson and died in Hetton in 1958 leaving his wife £1,948.
William Davidson 13 Railway Tce. 152544 MGC. Originally 21261 DLI. Discharged 16/2/19 with War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 6 Penshaw View William Davidson 61, stoneman, married 39 years to Isabella 57, 9 kids, 5 still alive – William 25, hewer and Tom 17 putter. Places of birth Maryport, Durham, Usworth 2. William m Ethel Hardy and died 1951
William Davidson 13 Railway Tce – left blank
Tom Davidson 13 Railway Tce. 95607 5th DLI. 1st/9th DLI, War and Victory medals. SR - he was 22, a married miner, when he attested at Washington on 11/1/16, then into reserve and mobilised 29/5/18 – children William b 1914 and James Robert 1917. When he was discharged, Feb 1919, his address was 12 Gladstone Tce. His wife Annie died of eclampsia on 5/10/18. (See above for family info.)
William Smith 20 Railway Tce. 470456 Sapper RE. Railways. War and Victory medals. Too many in 1911 Census to be certain which one he is.
Christopher Smith 24 Old Row. 18833 876 Labour Coy. Originally 18833 Yorkshire Regt and then 407954 Labour Corps. War and Victory medals and 15 Star. To Balkans 26/10/15. Discharged 4/12/18. In 1911 at 29 Single Row - Christopher Smith 38, hewer, married 13 years to Margaret 36, 6 kids, 5 still alive – Jane Ann 11, Norman 8, William 6, Robert 3 and Christopher 1. Places of birth Seaham Harbour, Stargate and the kids at Usworth.
George Alfred Kenyon 27 Old Row. Ordinary Seaman RNB GG Mess. Born Oldham 18/12/97, miner, joined March 1918. OS on Vernon 29/9/18 – 23/10/18. HMS Vernon was a shore establishment or "stone frigate" of the Royal Navy. Vernon was established on 26 April 1876 as the Royal Navy's Torpedo Branch also known as the Torpedo School, named after the ship HMS Vernon which served as part of its floating base. In 1911 at Single Row John Kenyon 35, hewer, married 15 years to Dorothy (Cummings) with 6 kids – Eliz Ann 14, George Alfred 13, James 11, Isaac 5, Dorothy 3 and John1. Places of birth Wigan, White Lee Durham, Usworth, Oldham, then Washington and Usworth 3.
Dennis McMahon 28 Old Row. 1554 Driver RE. War and Victory medals as McMann. In 1911 at 39 Middle Row – Peter McMann 36, hewer, m to Margaret 35 for 15 years with 8 kids, 7 still alive – Dennis 17 driver,Thomas 13, Peter 11, Margaret 7, Eliz 5, Frank 2, James 9m. Places of birth - Wardley, Ryhope, Usworth and then Usworth 5. Dennis d Sep 1969.
Thomas McMahon 28 Old Row. 2nd Stoker RN Victory (see above for family info) Born 3/12/97 Gateshead, enlisted March 1918 as McMann and served on Columbine (Ulster, a base rather than a ship) from 1/7/18 to 3/12/18 and then up to August 1919 on Blake. Recovered from absence by Civil Police in Edinburgh. Escorted to be sent from Rosyth and returned to Columbine. War Gratuity paid from Blake.
Robert Devlin 29 Old Row. 219890 Gunner RFA. Died in hospital at Abbeville 17/8/18. The 1901 Census showed Agnes Devlin, 47 and a widow, living with her children – James (24), a hewer, Esther (19) a domestic servant, Margaret J (15) a general servant and Robert (8). Their address was 4, High Rows. The family members had been born in, respectively, Wolsingham, Gateshead, Felling and the youngest two in Usworth. The 1914 electoral roll lists James Devlin at 23, High Row.
By 1911 the family consisted of Annie (sic), James and Robert. Annie had had 8 children of whom 4 were still alive. They were living at 23, Middle Row. James was a waggonway man below ground and Robert a stone shifter. Pension ledger card states that Gunner Robert Devlin of RFA 219890 had one child uner 16 and had married, after enlistment, to Ellen Devlin (b 1897, no address given). The decision was made 13/7/20 but no details other than that. A dependant’s card shows that Gunner 219890, 23 Bde RFA Robert Devlin died on 17/8/18 by gas shell poisoning, death notified on 13/8/18 (sic). His wife Ellen born 17/2/97 of 29 Old Row was paid a grant of £6 on 18/9/18 and a pension of 20/5d per week for herself and son James 12/9/16. Ellen Devlin died in Sunderland in Nov 1984
John William Ward 31 Old Row. 471136 Driver, 528 Field Coy RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Douglas Tce – William Ward 41, stone wasteman, married 15 years, 7 kids with Dora Jane 33 – John Wm Thirlaway Ward 16 driver, Jane 14, Eliz 12, Robert 8, Frances Purdy W 5, Mary Short W 3, Bartholomew Burn W 1. Places of birth Walker’s Buildings, Flimby, Washington 2 and Usworth 5.
John McAdam 32 Old Row. 543570 Lab Bn. Not under that number. SR for John McAdam who enlisted in Border Regt on 4/9/14 as 18465. Born Usworth and 20 years old. To France 14/7/15-28/7/15 then Home 29/7/15 – 16/1/16. On 17/1/16 to Med Exped Force until May 1916, then Mesopotamia 2/4/16-9/7/16, then France 10/7/16 – 31/10/16 then Home until 20/1/19. Next of kin Ella at 32 Old Row. Also 13924 Border Regt. In 1911 at 32 Old Row William McAdam 46, married 18 years to Ellen (Callaghan) 40, 12 children, 9 still alive – Arthur 18, John 16, William 15, Michael 10, Eliz 8, Jane 6, Luke 5, Mary 3 and Rose Ann1. Places of birth Egremont, Washington and then all kids at Usworth. Mr McAdam a hewer and then three lads as putter and 2 drivers. John married Mary Alice Corrigan. His medal card states he was 18465 Border Regt then 47121 Manchester Regt, War, Victory medals and 1915 Star and under Manchesters the info is 7th Border, 6thBorder, 1st Border then 3rd Manchester.
Thomas Brandon 33 Old Row. 470423 Cpl RE. MM. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 33 Old Row - William Brandon 37, colliery blacksmith married to Eleanor (Walker) 37 for 15 years with 9 kids, 6 still alive – Thomas 14, Eliz 11, Joseph 7, Cuthbert 6, William R 4 and Eleanor 2. Places of birth - Sunderland, Ryhope 3 and Usworth 4. Thomas m Rhoda May Brook and died in Newcastle 1943.
James Allan Tait 36 Old Row. Ordinary Seaman RNB 4G Mess. Deck hand. Pension Ledger states service of 1 year and 236 days, No 20887 b 1897 of 42 Edith Ave, suffered malaria. 20% disability so 8/- per week and then 6-14% so reduced to 7/6d for 70 weeks from 10/2/21. Last ship Hermione. Launched 7/11/93, recommissioned in July 1913 to relieve Melpomene in West Atlantic; relieved July 1914 by Bristol and then paid off. In August 1914 she became guardship at Southampton, but from December 1916 served as HQ ship for motor launches (MLs) and coastal motor boats (CMBs), a duty which ended in 1919. Sold in October 1921 but resold to Marine Society in 1922 and became TS Warspite in December 1922. Born 28/3/97 in Gateshead. Joined 14/3/18, tattooed left forearm mother and heart. March to June 1918 as deck hand on Trawler. Received War Gratuity. In 1911 at 21 Double Row – Robert Tait 38, married to Eliz 34 for 14 years and 6 kids - James Allen 13, Edith 12, Ralph 10, Mary Eliz 8, Robert 5 and Esther 2. Mr T a Stoneman and places of birth Pittington, Whitehaven and all kids at Usworth. (The same entry for James Allen Tait was made for 42 Edith Ave)
William Pape 40 Old Row. 309161 Sapper RE. Medal card says 12th West Riding 20903, Lab Coy 14296, RE 309161 and then WR 276862. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 2 Cross Row – William Pape 47, married to Christina (Wishart) 46 for 21 years, 7 kids, 6 still alive – William 19 mason bricklayer above ground, Mary 15, John 18, George 11 and Robert 3. Mr Pape b Newcastle, wife at Aberdeen and all kids at Usworth. Mr Pape a fireman at bank. William married Jane Ann Thirlaway and died in March 1975.
Joseph Turnbull 43 Old Row. 695 6th NF. Medal roll says 16th NF then 1/6th then 1st NF, War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. Born 1890. Discharged 13/11/19. To France 22/11/15. Enlisted 12/9/14, Silver War Badge. In 1911 at 43 Old Row – Robert Turnbull colliery engineer 52, married to Constance 52 for 24 years with 11 kids of which 6 still alive – Joseph 19, Constance Jane 18, Sarah 17, Hilda 16 and Norah 10. Places of birth were Philadelphia Durham, Newcastle, South Gosforth 2, North Walbottle 2 and Usworth. Joseph was a surveyor and draughtsman and Hilda a dressmaker. 6 rooms in the house.
Charles Kelly 30 Old Row. 217406 Gunner RGA. PensionRecord - 20 years old, a miner at 30 Old Row when joined RGA 5/7/1918, father also Charles, Chas Jr served in 3/3 Siege Artillery Battery. Disch 12/12/18, no evidence of serving abroad. In 1911 at 22 Double Row Charles Kelly 40, stoneworker, married to Mary 39 for 19 years with 10 kids, 9 still alive – Charles 13, Bridget 15, Eliz 10, Alice 5, James 7, Dennis 2 , Jane Ann 1 and Patrick (half a day!). Places of birth Ryhope, Sunderland and all kids at Usworth.
William Thirlaway 3 Coxon’s Row. 471014 Driver RE. War medal only. SR – Attested 10th August 1915 at Jarrow, father Charles, discharged 4/4/19. No evidence that he served abroad. In 1911 at 17 Single Row – Charles Thirlaway 35, stoneman, married to Mary Ellen 35 for 15 years with 5 kids – William 14, James 11, Annie 9, Charles 5 and Sarah Ellen 3. Mr Thirlaway b Bentinck Nd, then wife at Boyne and all kids at Usworth.
Frederick William Storey 4 Coxon’s Row. OS RNB. Pension Ledger says discharged 17/2/19. 3/J86214 Born 24/11/97 in Gateshead, miner, enlisted 19/3/18 and served on Orvieto 5/6/18-Feb 1919. War Gratuity paid. Disabilities rheumatism and Aortic regurgitation – not due to war service so no pension awarded. Address 25 Liberty Villas N Hylton. Orvietobuilt 1909, 12,130grt, 18kts. Fitted out as minelayer at Blackwall. Armament 4-4.7in, 1-3pdr AA, 600 mines. In service from 6.1.15, on 6 operations, laid 3000 mines. Converted to armed merchant cruiser with 8-6in, 2-6pdr AA. In service 27.5.16-19.10.19. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. In 1911 at 12 High Row – Robert Storey 33, hewer, married to Sarah Eliz 31 for 14 years, 6 kids, 4 still alive Frederick W 13, Robert 11, Samuel 9 and Joseph 1. Mr S b Wardley and then all others Washington.
William Cook 9 Coxon’s Row. 39600 NF, 20th, 16th, 19th in that order. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 45 Edith Ave - John Cook hewer 50, married to Hannah (Pearson) 42, for 24 years, 10 kids, 6 still alive - Joseph 23, William 22, Samuel 19, George 17, Mary 10 and Isabella 1. All b Usworth except Hannah b Leadgate. Joseph a hewer and then 3 putters. William m Hannah Whitfield and died in Sheffield in 1970.
Frederick Thirlaway 10 Coxon’s Row. 2nd Stoker Victory. Born at Gateshead 26/4/95, a miner, Enlisted 19/3/18 and served on Iron Duke 9/7/18-17/4/19. Received War Gratuity. In 1911 at 17 Middle Row - John Thirlaway 43, rolleywayman, married to Phillis 41, for 23 years, 8 kids, 5 still alive – Sarah Annie 19, Phillis 6, Margaret Ethel 4, Frederick 13 and Robert 9. All b Usworth except Mr T b County Durham.
HMS Iron Duke was a dreadnought battleship of the Royal Navy, the lead ship of her class, named in honour of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. She was built by Portsmouth Dockyard, and her keel laid in January 1912. Launched ten months later, she was commissioned into the Home Fleet in March 1914 as the fleet flagship. She was armed with a main battery of ten 13.5-inch (340 mm) guns and was capable of a top speed of 21.25 knots (39.36 km/h; 24.45 mph).
Iron Duke served as the flagship of the Grand Fleet during the First World War, including at the Battle of Jutland. There, she inflicted significant damage on the German battleship SMS König early in the main fleet action. In January 1917, she was relieved as fleet flagship. After the war, Iron Duke operated in the Mediterranean as the flagship of the Mediterranean Fleet. She participated in both the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War in the Black Sea and the Greco-Turkish War. She also assisted in the evacuation of refugees from Smyrna. In 1926, she was assigned to the Atlantic Fleet, where she served as a training ship.
Lewis Felton Lowden 11 Coxon’s Row. Ordinary Seaman RNB. Born Gateshead 7/6/98, miner enlisted 19/5/18 and served on Glory IV from 25/7/18 – 14/6/19. Received War Gratuity. In 1911 at 35 Old Row - Edward Lowden 38, hewer, married to Mary Eliz for 17 years with 6 kids – Margaret Ann 16, Lewis Felton L 12, Thomas 10, Hannah Felton L 5, Florrie 3 and Mary Annie 7m. Parents b Craghead and Haswell and all kids Usworth. Lewis m Eliz Smith and died in 1973.
James Robinson 12 Coxon’s Tce. 226806 Gunner RFA. Began as RAMC 51667 and arrived in France 23/1/15, then became Gunner. 1915 Star. B 1895 Pension Ledger states Pension started 12/4/19 – for malaria, his address 12 Coxon’s Row. Pension of 8/- per week for 20% disablement and then 8/6d per week for 6-14% for 70 weeks from16/8/21. War and Victory medals. Four possibles in 1911 census.
Peter Docherty Jr 14 Coxon’s Row. 7732 5th NF. 10th NF, 23rd NF, 1/5th NF, 19th NF – War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. To France 25/8/15. In 1911 at 14 Coxon’s Row – Peter Docherty 53, back overman, married to Kate 50 for 2 years and no children. His children were Ellen 20, John 17, Peter 17 and William 11. John was an engine cleaner and Peter Jr a putter. Everyone b Usworth. Peter married Ada Simpson and died in 1959.
William Docherty 14 Coxon’s Row. 1514 Driver RE (or 470975). War and Victory medals. (See above for family info).
Ephraim Barker 17 Coxon’s Tce. 386392 RAMC – 2 Ephraim Barkers in RAMC, one from Wheatley Hill but a different service number and no ref to Usworth in his SR. In 1911 at 17 Coxon’s Row – John Barker 45 back overman, married to Sarah for 24 years, 4 kids, Ephraim 19 putter and William 17 putter. John from Maryport, his wife and kids from Usworth.
Thomas Willey 18 Coxon’s Row. 82014 2nd Res Cavalry Hussars. Nothing military under that number nor Cavalry nor Hussars. In 1911 at 9 High Row – Thomas Jackson Willey 42, married to Eliz for 20 years with 10 kids, 5 still alive – Thomas 14, Mary Pearson W 11, Alice 5, David 4 and Mary Pearson Minlaw 70 widow. Mr Willey b Tow Law, his Minlaw at Whitehaven and everyone else at Usworth.
Henry Mitcheson 22 Coxon’s Row. 26390 Driver RFA. Went abroad 19/3/15 to Egypt - 1915 Star. SR b Usworth 32, single, miner, enlisted 4/9/14. In 11 Division Howitzer Brigade. His father was John who moved to Usworth from Shotley Bridge. Married Eliz Ann Reid 23/9/17. In 1911 at The Gardens, Usworth Hall – John Mitcheson 54, gardener for Usworth Colliery owners, married 23 years to Alice, 4 children – Henry 29 stoneman, Hannah 26, Ivy 20, Joseph Henry 5 grandson and Elsie grdau 3. Places of birth Kibblesworth, Hexham, Newcastle, Blue House, London not known, and Usworth 2.
Joseph Reed 22 Coxon’s Row. 471133 Driver RE. Army has him as Reid – War and Victory medals. B 1895, resident N Hylton for Pension ledger. Has 22 Coxon’s Row, deleted and 25 Liberty Villas. B 1895, single, discharged 30/4/19. Disability recorded at 20% three times and then 19% so 8/- then 12/- (no explanation of increase) then 8/- then 7/6d up to 31/7/23. (See below for family info.)
Andrew Reed 22 Coxon’s Row. 5/178787 114th TRB. No military info under Reid or Reed for that number. In 1911 at 22 Coxon’s Row – Stephen 49 and Ellen Reid 47, married 26 years with 8 kids, Eliz Ann 25, Stephen 20, Eleanor 16, Joseph 14, Andrew 12, Florence 7 and Albert 3. Mr Reid b Eighton Banks, his wife at Peareth and the children all at Usworth Colliery. Mr Reid a stone ripper, Stephen a putter and Joseph a driver.
Jonathan Lloyd 27 Coxon’s Row. 750424 Driver RFA. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 24 Coxon’s Row – James Lloyd 42, married to Betsy (Simpson) 42, for 24 years, 10 kids, 6 still alive – Edward Simpson L 23, Jonathan 19, William 10, John 8, Albert 5, Norman 3. Places of birth Sunderland, Durham, Felling then Usworth 5. Mr L a deputy, Edward a hewer and Jonathan a putter. Jonathan m Hannah Eliz Storey in 1912.
Robert William Thurston Hall Cottages. 118898 3Air Mechanic, RAF. Born 7/1/99, service date 16/1/18. Served in 97 Squadron from 28/6/18 and then 8TDS to end of war 23/1/19. In 1911 at Castle Sq, Morpeth – Henry William Thurston 38, married to Sarah Susan (MacDowell) 31 for 14 years, 3 kids – Robert W 12, George H 9 and William T 7. Henry was a domestic chauffeur b Blaxhall Suffolk, and others b Morpeth.
William Michael Brown 1 Bridge Row. 420987 38th Lab Coy. Started as Sgt 1286 16th NF, to France 22/11/15 so 1915 Star then Lab Coy. War and Victory medals. Discharged 23/3/19. Born 1878. Pension ledger – has 2 cards – one lists his widow as Eliz Jane of 6 Wood Tce and seems to be referring to October 1931. The other has him at 1 Bridge Row suffering from debility and life pension from 15/2/23. His disability was 30% then 40% then 30% and payments of 14/- up to 18/8d, then 14/- and in addition his wife received 10/9d up to 11/10d down to 7/6d as the number of children went down from 4 to 3 to 2. In 1911, (probably) William Brown 32, living as widower boarder at 10 Cross Row with Thomas Sixsmith stone miner and his wife Annie 49. Also in the house was Doris Brown 3. William was a deputy overman, both he and Doris b Usworth.
Robert Howarth 1 Bridge Row. 8339 42nd MGC, then 602644 Lab Coy. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 1 Bridge Row – Moses Howarth 49, married 25 years to Barbara Ann (Stoves) 46 for 25 years with 5 kids – Eliz Jane 20, Jonas Wm 18, Robert 15, John Ernest 11 and Christiana 8. Mr H an onsetter below, Jonas a putter and Robert a driver. Places of birth Thornley, Washington and then kids all Usworth
William Matthews 4 Bridge Row. 54452 1/7 West Yorks. Killed 9/10/17. Commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial, Panel 42-47 and 162. The 1901 Census recorded the family of Fred (31) and Mary J Matthews (30), at Douglas Terrace, Usworth. Fred was a hewer, born in Newcastle, while his wife was from Sunderland. Fred Jr (12) and his brother William(8) were born in Lumley.
In 1911 William was living at 371/2 Douglas Terrace with his parents and siblings – James (16) and Jane (14). Mr Matthews was a hewer, James a screener at the colliery and William a labourer. Mr and Mrs Matthews had been married 22 years and had suffered the death of one of their 6 children. Pension card states that 54432 Pte William Matthews (single) was missing from 9/10/17 and that his grandmother Mrs Jane Simpson (68) was claimant. She was paid 5/- from 11/6/18 and then it says 10/- from 11/6/18 and then states the claimant was ‘in loco’ from 1922.
James McCartney 5 Bridge Row. 417864 AE Garrison Guard Co. Started as E Yorks 13987 then Lab Coy then RE 362790 – War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 31 Viceroy St, Seaham Harbour – James McCartney 31, b Usworth Colliery, living as single boarder with the family of Thompson and Rose Ann Elliott (2 of their kids were born in Usworth) and Edward Haggan another boarder b Usworth. James was a hewer.
Robert Watson 5 Bridge Row - no service details – 4 possible Robert Watsons in Usworth 1911.
John Henry Applegarth 8 Bridge Row. 182224 487 Agri Co, Lab Co. Only two JH Applegarths were 12073 15th DLI, transferred to W Yorks Regt 79230 on 16/8/19. War and Victory medals or John Hy Applegarth Driver 93473 RFA, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 12 Quarry Row – George Applegarth 68, widower from Boyne, Durham with John Henry 21 and Mary Ann Ross, servant from Crook. George was a stone miner and John Hy a colliery labourer above ground. JH married Eliz Maud Varey in 1920 in York, remarried in 1952 and died aged 90 in Haxby Yorks.
James Devonport 12 Bridge Row. 90402 Gunner RFA. Born 1895, discharged 16/1/19. Pension Ledger. Has his address as Chowdene Cottages, Gateshead altered to 1 Havannah Tce, synovitis, crossed out. His claim was rejected but the front of the card is covered with notations. To France 23/7/15 – War, Victory medals and 1915 Star. SR Aged 19, a miner when he enlisted in August 1914 He married Dorothy Matthews at CLS Registry Office on 17/8/18 with witnesses Nellie Corrigan and Mary Hannah Devonport. Interesting that he was AWOL 13/8/18 for 9 days - honeymooning?. Transferred to Tank Corps as Gunner in May 1918. To France 22/7/15 – 18/12/16 and then returned on 10/4/17 – 14/2/18. Hospital 16/1/19. In 1911 at Pump Row – William Devonport 56, married for 35 years to Lizzie (Crisp) 53 and 7 kids – Sarah Jane 19, James 15 and Mary Hammond D 12. Places of birth Lanastshire? (Lanark or Lancs?) Pelton Fell and kids in Waterloo Usworth. Mr D a shifter, Sarah a farm labourer and James a miner.
John Bruce 14 Bridge Row. 10097 3rd NF. Not under that number. In 1911 at 3 King’s Tce, Springwell (may be correct man) John and Frances Bruce, 20 and 18 b Birtley and Windy Nook and married under 1 year – living with Frederick and Mary Annie Taylor and their 6 children. No occupation listed for John
Thomas McKie 15 Bridge Row. 95641 5th DLI. Enlisted 11/12/15, discharged 27/3/19 from 13th DLI, War and Victory medals. Silver War Badge, 27 years old. SR Enlisted 11/12/15, aged 24, 15 Bridge Row. Amputation of middle finger of left hand, 50% disablement 13/9d from 28/3/19 for 26 weeks. Faded SR but seems he may have gone to France from 6/10/18-6/11/18. Pension Ledger is under 95441, says b 1892, discharged 27/3/19 notes the amputation and shows that he received £40 as a final payment, no pension. In 1911 at 70 Pump Row – Angus McKie 52, married 27 years to Mary Jane 52, with 6 kids, 4 still alive – Thomas 19, Maria 16, Joseph 12, James 25 married and Annie, his wife 23 and Robert grandson 5 months. All b County Durham. Angus a hewer, Thomas a putter and James a stone shifter.
John Ingleby 16 Bridge Row. 471139 Driver 526 Field Coy RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 12 Double Row - William Ingleby 46, married to Annie for 23 years, 7 kids, Mary 20, John 17, Bridget Ann 14, William 13 and Margaret 7. Places of birth Easington Lane, Sunderland and all kids at Usworth Colliery. Mr Ingleby a hewer, Mary a farm servant and John a landing lad.
William Hannah 7 Cross Row. 4481 8th NF. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star because he went to the Balkans on 10/7/15. Silver War Badge – enlisted 20/5/15, discharged 24/8/18 fractures, aged 27. Pension Ledger card states that Pte Mathew Hannah 12081 DLI (single) was kina 31/7/15 and that claimants were Mrs Jane Hannah of 7 Cross Row, Waterloo (b 1858) and Miss Florence Nichol, Guardian of illegitimate child. Mother - gross amount of gratuity £20 3.0. 4/9d for one week incr to 5/3d for 189 weeks increased to 6- for life. Guardian 5/- from 4/4/17, expired 8/1/31. The dependant’s card, in addition to Matthew, names ‘Other soldier’ as William Hannah Pte 4481 (he died in 8/9/23) and his widow Ethel of 4 Peareth St (previously Office Cottage, Usworth Colliery). Disch 24/9/18, 8th NF, SA 6/-. It suggests that Mrs Hannah died in 1933 and that Mr William Hannah received the pension from then on. It also names Florence Nichol as Guardian of illegitimate child. The 1901 Census had listed the family living at Cross Row - William and Thomas were hewers, Sam was a putter and John and Robert were pony drivers. The parents were from Whitehaven and the children had been born in Usworth (5 of them), Wardley (1) and Seaham Harbour (3). By 1911 the family were at 7, Cross Row. William and Jane (McCartney) had been married 36 years and had had 12 children of whom 2 had died. Robert, William, Matthew, Sarah Jane, Catherine and Annie were still at home. The three oldest males were hewers and Matthew was a putter. William married Ethel Ogle in 1919, had 3 children and died in 1923.
John (Thomas) Hall 15 Cross Row. 66084 RFA. Discharged 24/6/18 PU (fever). War and Victory medals, Silver War Badge – to France 29/8/15. Pension ledger – says b 1896 and was suffering epilepsy caused by service. His pension of 8/- for 20% disability began 25/2/18 and ended at 7/6d from 6/4/21 for 104 weeks. 106 Bde, enlisted 25/1/15. 23 when discharged. War, Victory and 1915 Star. In 1911 at 35 Old Rows – Margaret Hall X (ie couldn’t write?) widow 47/49? Married 23 years 10 kids, 8 still alive with Robert 19, William 16, John Thomas 13, Joseph 9, Violet 6 and John Hunter, boarder 42. Mrs Hall was b Lumley and all the kids at Usworth Colliery.
John Todd 16 Cross Row. 876S RM. Not under that number or RM. At least 3 possibles in Census
Samuel McQuillan 8 Cross Row. 217305 Gunner RGA. Died 7/4/19 Pension ledger says he died of pneumonia, 7/4/19 his wife Annie of 8 Cross Row. Case opened 13/3/20 but disallowed by Tribunal 16/12/20. PR - He was 28, a miner, married when he enlisted in Newcastle on 5/6/18. He was married to Annie Todd from 15/11/13 with children John 9/6/15 and Eliz 14/2/18. Posted to 1/3 Siege Artillery Battery 21/6/18 and discharged 12/12/18. Did not serve abroad. In 1901 at Pump Row - John McQuillan 42 married to Eliz 36 with Mary 18, William 17, James 14, Samuel 11, Sarah J 6, Eliz 4, John 1, David 5m and Sarah Skimmings 13 niece and Jane Simpson 70 Minlaw, John Skimmings nephew 15, Henry Morris Sinlaw married 22, and William Morris 14, Boarder and Mary J Morris grdau 1m. Eldest 6 were b Whitehaven, then 3 Felling, 1 at Usworth, then Whitehaven, Scotland, Whitehaven, Leigh, Ashton under Lyne and Usworth. No sign of Henry’s wife. All males who were employed were miners. Can’t find Sam in 1911 Census. Sam McQuillan d Apr-Jun 1919 at CLS
William Patterson 10 Cross Row. 217301 Gunner RFA. PR. Enlisted 14/1/16, from 24 Richardson Tce – 28 years old, single, miner, father John at 10 Cross Row. Posted 1/3 Siege Artillery Battery 21/6/18 and then discharged 12/12/18. In 1911 at 80 Tarring St, Consett John Patterson 50 and wife Margaret 47, married 30 years with 10 kids, 8 still alive – included William 23, a tailor b Consett (Not certain of this but ages and father match)
Thomas McMahon 28 Old Row. 2nd Stoker RN Victory (see above for family info) Born 3/12/97 Gateshead, enlisted March 1918 as McMann and served on Columbine (Ulster, a base rather than a ship) from 1/7/18 to 3/12/18 and then up to August 1919 on Blake. Recovered from absence by Civil Police in Edinburgh. Escorted to be sent from Rosyth and returned to Columbine. War Gratuity paid from Blake.
Robert Devlin 29 Old Row. 219890 Gunner RFA. Died in hospital at Abbeville 17/8/18. The 1901 Census showed Agnes Devlin, 47 and a widow, living with her children – James (24), a hewer, Esther (19) a domestic servant, Margaret J (15) a general servant and Robert (8). Their address was 4, High Rows. The family members had been born in, respectively, Wolsingham, Gateshead, Felling and the youngest two in Usworth. The 1914 electoral roll lists James Devlin at 23, High Row.
By 1911 the family consisted of Annie (sic), James and Robert. Annie had had 8 children of whom 4 were still alive. They were living at 23, Middle Row. James was a waggonway man below ground and Robert a stone shifter. Pension ledger card states that Gunner Robert Devlin of RFA 219890 had one child uner 16 and had married, after enlistment, to Ellen Devlin (b 1897, no address given). The decision was made 13/7/20 but no details other than that. A dependant’s card shows that Gunner 219890, 23 Bde RFA Robert Devlin died on 17/8/18 by gas shell poisoning, death notified on 13/8/18 (sic). His wife Ellen born 17/2/97 of 29 Old Row was paid a grant of £6 on 18/9/18 and a pension of 20/5d per week for herself and son James 12/9/16. Ellen Devlin died in Sunderland in Nov 1984
John William Ward 31 Old Row. 471136 Driver, 528 Field Coy RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Douglas Tce – William Ward 41, stone wasteman, married 15 years, 7 kids with Dora Jane 33 – John Wm Thirlaway Ward 16 driver, Jane 14, Eliz 12, Robert 8, Frances Purdy W 5, Mary Short W 3, Bartholomew Burn W 1. Places of birth Walker’s Buildings, Flimby, Washington 2 and Usworth 5.
John McAdam 32 Old Row. 543570 Lab Bn. Not under that number. SR for John McAdam who enlisted in Border Regt on 4/9/14 as 18465. Born Usworth and 20 years old. To France 14/7/15-28/7/15 then Home 29/7/15 – 16/1/16. On 17/1/16 to Med Exped Force until May 1916, then Mesopotamia 2/4/16-9/7/16, then France 10/7/16 – 31/10/16 then Home until 20/1/19. Next of kin Ella at 32 Old Row. Also 13924 Border Regt. In 1911 at 32 Old Row William McAdam 46, married 18 years to Ellen (Callaghan) 40, 12 children, 9 still alive – Arthur 18, John 16, William 15, Michael 10, Eliz 8, Jane 6, Luke 5, Mary 3 and Rose Ann1. Places of birth Egremont, Washington and then all kids at Usworth. Mr McAdam a hewer and then three lads as putter and 2 drivers. John married Mary Alice Corrigan. His medal card states he was 18465 Border Regt then 47121 Manchester Regt, War, Victory medals and 1915 Star and under Manchesters the info is 7th Border, 6thBorder, 1st Border then 3rd Manchester.
Thomas Brandon 33 Old Row. 470423 Cpl RE. MM. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 33 Old Row - William Brandon 37, colliery blacksmith married to Eleanor (Walker) 37 for 15 years with 9 kids, 6 still alive – Thomas 14, Eliz 11, Joseph 7, Cuthbert 6, William R 4 and Eleanor 2. Places of birth - Sunderland, Ryhope 3 and Usworth 4. Thomas m Rhoda May Brook and died in Newcastle 1943.
James Allan Tait 36 Old Row. Ordinary Seaman RNB 4G Mess. Deck hand. Pension Ledger states service of 1 year and 236 days, No 20887 b 1897 of 42 Edith Ave, suffered malaria. 20% disability so 8/- per week and then 6-14% so reduced to 7/6d for 70 weeks from 10/2/21. Last ship Hermione. Launched 7/11/93, recommissioned in July 1913 to relieve Melpomene in West Atlantic; relieved July 1914 by Bristol and then paid off. In August 1914 she became guardship at Southampton, but from December 1916 served as HQ ship for motor launches (MLs) and coastal motor boats (CMBs), a duty which ended in 1919. Sold in October 1921 but resold to Marine Society in 1922 and became TS Warspite in December 1922. Born 28/3/97 in Gateshead. Joined 14/3/18, tattooed left forearm mother and heart. March to June 1918 as deck hand on Trawler. Received War Gratuity. In 1911 at 21 Double Row – Robert Tait 38, married to Eliz 34 for 14 years and 6 kids - James Allen 13, Edith 12, Ralph 10, Mary Eliz 8, Robert 5 and Esther 2. Mr T a Stoneman and places of birth Pittington, Whitehaven and all kids at Usworth. (The same entry for James Allen Tait was made for 42 Edith Ave)
William Pape 40 Old Row. 309161 Sapper RE. Medal card says 12th West Riding 20903, Lab Coy 14296, RE 309161 and then WR 276862. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 2 Cross Row – William Pape 47, married to Christina (Wishart) 46 for 21 years, 7 kids, 6 still alive – William 19 mason bricklayer above ground, Mary 15, John 18, George 11 and Robert 3. Mr Pape b Newcastle, wife at Aberdeen and all kids at Usworth. Mr Pape a fireman at bank. William married Jane Ann Thirlaway and died in March 1975.
Joseph Turnbull 43 Old Row. 695 6th NF. Medal roll says 16th NF then 1/6th then 1st NF, War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. Born 1890. Discharged 13/11/19. To France 22/11/15. Enlisted 12/9/14, Silver War Badge. In 1911 at 43 Old Row – Robert Turnbull colliery engineer 52, married to Constance 52 for 24 years with 11 kids of which 6 still alive – Joseph 19, Constance Jane 18, Sarah 17, Hilda 16 and Norah 10. Places of birth were Philadelphia Durham, Newcastle, South Gosforth 2, North Walbottle 2 and Usworth. Joseph was a surveyor and draughtsman and Hilda a dressmaker. 6 rooms in the house.
Charles Kelly 30 Old Row. 217406 Gunner RGA. PensionRecord - 20 years old, a miner at 30 Old Row when joined RGA 5/7/1918, father also Charles, Chas Jr served in 3/3 Siege Artillery Battery. Disch 12/12/18, no evidence of serving abroad. In 1911 at 22 Double Row Charles Kelly 40, stoneworker, married to Mary 39 for 19 years with 10 kids, 9 still alive – Charles 13, Bridget 15, Eliz 10, Alice 5, James 7, Dennis 2 , Jane Ann 1 and Patrick (half a day!). Places of birth Ryhope, Sunderland and all kids at Usworth.
William Thirlaway 3 Coxon’s Row. 471014 Driver RE. War medal only. SR – Attested 10th August 1915 at Jarrow, father Charles, discharged 4/4/19. No evidence that he served abroad. In 1911 at 17 Single Row – Charles Thirlaway 35, stoneman, married to Mary Ellen 35 for 15 years with 5 kids – William 14, James 11, Annie 9, Charles 5 and Sarah Ellen 3. Mr Thirlaway b Bentinck Nd, then wife at Boyne and all kids at Usworth.
Frederick William Storey 4 Coxon’s Row. OS RNB. Pension Ledger says discharged 17/2/19. 3/J86214 Born 24/11/97 in Gateshead, miner, enlisted 19/3/18 and served on Orvieto 5/6/18-Feb 1919. War Gratuity paid. Disabilities rheumatism and Aortic regurgitation – not due to war service so no pension awarded. Address 25 Liberty Villas N Hylton. Orvietobuilt 1909, 12,130grt, 18kts. Fitted out as minelayer at Blackwall. Armament 4-4.7in, 1-3pdr AA, 600 mines. In service from 6.1.15, on 6 operations, laid 3000 mines. Converted to armed merchant cruiser with 8-6in, 2-6pdr AA. In service 27.5.16-19.10.19. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. In 1911 at 12 High Row – Robert Storey 33, hewer, married to Sarah Eliz 31 for 14 years, 6 kids, 4 still alive Frederick W 13, Robert 11, Samuel 9 and Joseph 1. Mr S b Wardley and then all others Washington.
William Cook 9 Coxon’s Row. 39600 NF, 20th, 16th, 19th in that order. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 45 Edith Ave - John Cook hewer 50, married to Hannah (Pearson) 42, for 24 years, 10 kids, 6 still alive - Joseph 23, William 22, Samuel 19, George 17, Mary 10 and Isabella 1. All b Usworth except Hannah b Leadgate. Joseph a hewer and then 3 putters. William m Hannah Whitfield and died in Sheffield in 1970.
Frederick Thirlaway 10 Coxon’s Row. 2nd Stoker Victory. Born at Gateshead 26/4/95, a miner, Enlisted 19/3/18 and served on Iron Duke 9/7/18-17/4/19. Received War Gratuity. In 1911 at 17 Middle Row - John Thirlaway 43, rolleywayman, married to Phillis 41, for 23 years, 8 kids, 5 still alive – Sarah Annie 19, Phillis 6, Margaret Ethel 4, Frederick 13 and Robert 9. All b Usworth except Mr T b County Durham.
HMS Iron Duke was a dreadnought battleship of the Royal Navy, the lead ship of her class, named in honour of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. She was built by Portsmouth Dockyard, and her keel laid in January 1912. Launched ten months later, she was commissioned into the Home Fleet in March 1914 as the fleet flagship. She was armed with a main battery of ten 13.5-inch (340 mm) guns and was capable of a top speed of 21.25 knots (39.36 km/h; 24.45 mph).
Iron Duke served as the flagship of the Grand Fleet during the First World War, including at the Battle of Jutland. There, she inflicted significant damage on the German battleship SMS König early in the main fleet action. In January 1917, she was relieved as fleet flagship. After the war, Iron Duke operated in the Mediterranean as the flagship of the Mediterranean Fleet. She participated in both the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War in the Black Sea and the Greco-Turkish War. She also assisted in the evacuation of refugees from Smyrna. In 1926, she was assigned to the Atlantic Fleet, where she served as a training ship.
Lewis Felton Lowden 11 Coxon’s Row. Ordinary Seaman RNB. Born Gateshead 7/6/98, miner enlisted 19/5/18 and served on Glory IV from 25/7/18 – 14/6/19. Received War Gratuity. In 1911 at 35 Old Row - Edward Lowden 38, hewer, married to Mary Eliz for 17 years with 6 kids – Margaret Ann 16, Lewis Felton L 12, Thomas 10, Hannah Felton L 5, Florrie 3 and Mary Annie 7m. Parents b Craghead and Haswell and all kids Usworth. Lewis m Eliz Smith and died in 1973.
James Robinson 12 Coxon’s Tce. 226806 Gunner RFA. Began as RAMC 51667 and arrived in France 23/1/15, then became Gunner. 1915 Star. B 1895 Pension Ledger states Pension started 12/4/19 – for malaria, his address 12 Coxon’s Row. Pension of 8/- per week for 20% disablement and then 8/6d per week for 6-14% for 70 weeks from16/8/21. War and Victory medals. Four possibles in 1911 census.
Peter Docherty Jr 14 Coxon’s Row. 7732 5th NF. 10th NF, 23rd NF, 1/5th NF, 19th NF – War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. To France 25/8/15. In 1911 at 14 Coxon’s Row – Peter Docherty 53, back overman, married to Kate 50 for 2 years and no children. His children were Ellen 20, John 17, Peter 17 and William 11. John was an engine cleaner and Peter Jr a putter. Everyone b Usworth. Peter married Ada Simpson and died in 1959.
William Docherty 14 Coxon’s Row. 1514 Driver RE (or 470975). War and Victory medals. (See above for family info).
Ephraim Barker 17 Coxon’s Tce. 386392 RAMC – 2 Ephraim Barkers in RAMC, one from Wheatley Hill but a different service number and no ref to Usworth in his SR. In 1911 at 17 Coxon’s Row – John Barker 45 back overman, married to Sarah for 24 years, 4 kids, Ephraim 19 putter and William 17 putter. John from Maryport, his wife and kids from Usworth.
Thomas Willey 18 Coxon’s Row. 82014 2nd Res Cavalry Hussars. Nothing military under that number nor Cavalry nor Hussars. In 1911 at 9 High Row – Thomas Jackson Willey 42, married to Eliz for 20 years with 10 kids, 5 still alive – Thomas 14, Mary Pearson W 11, Alice 5, David 4 and Mary Pearson Minlaw 70 widow. Mr Willey b Tow Law, his Minlaw at Whitehaven and everyone else at Usworth.
Henry Mitcheson 22 Coxon’s Row. 26390 Driver RFA. Went abroad 19/3/15 to Egypt - 1915 Star. SR b Usworth 32, single, miner, enlisted 4/9/14. In 11 Division Howitzer Brigade. His father was John who moved to Usworth from Shotley Bridge. Married Eliz Ann Reid 23/9/17. In 1911 at The Gardens, Usworth Hall – John Mitcheson 54, gardener for Usworth Colliery owners, married 23 years to Alice, 4 children – Henry 29 stoneman, Hannah 26, Ivy 20, Joseph Henry 5 grandson and Elsie grdau 3. Places of birth Kibblesworth, Hexham, Newcastle, Blue House, London not known, and Usworth 2.
Joseph Reed 22 Coxon’s Row. 471133 Driver RE. Army has him as Reid – War and Victory medals. B 1895, resident N Hylton for Pension ledger. Has 22 Coxon’s Row, deleted and 25 Liberty Villas. B 1895, single, discharged 30/4/19. Disability recorded at 20% three times and then 19% so 8/- then 12/- (no explanation of increase) then 8/- then 7/6d up to 31/7/23. (See below for family info.)
Andrew Reed 22 Coxon’s Row. 5/178787 114th TRB. No military info under Reid or Reed for that number. In 1911 at 22 Coxon’s Row – Stephen 49 and Ellen Reid 47, married 26 years with 8 kids, Eliz Ann 25, Stephen 20, Eleanor 16, Joseph 14, Andrew 12, Florence 7 and Albert 3. Mr Reid b Eighton Banks, his wife at Peareth and the children all at Usworth Colliery. Mr Reid a stone ripper, Stephen a putter and Joseph a driver.
Jonathan Lloyd 27 Coxon’s Row. 750424 Driver RFA. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 24 Coxon’s Row – James Lloyd 42, married to Betsy (Simpson) 42, for 24 years, 10 kids, 6 still alive – Edward Simpson L 23, Jonathan 19, William 10, John 8, Albert 5, Norman 3. Places of birth Sunderland, Durham, Felling then Usworth 5. Mr L a deputy, Edward a hewer and Jonathan a putter. Jonathan m Hannah Eliz Storey in 1912.
Robert William Thurston Hall Cottages. 118898 3Air Mechanic, RAF. Born 7/1/99, service date 16/1/18. Served in 97 Squadron from 28/6/18 and then 8TDS to end of war 23/1/19. In 1911 at Castle Sq, Morpeth – Henry William Thurston 38, married to Sarah Susan (MacDowell) 31 for 14 years, 3 kids – Robert W 12, George H 9 and William T 7. Henry was a domestic chauffeur b Blaxhall Suffolk, and others b Morpeth.
William Michael Brown 1 Bridge Row. 420987 38th Lab Coy. Started as Sgt 1286 16th NF, to France 22/11/15 so 1915 Star then Lab Coy. War and Victory medals. Discharged 23/3/19. Born 1878. Pension ledger – has 2 cards – one lists his widow as Eliz Jane of 6 Wood Tce and seems to be referring to October 1931. The other has him at 1 Bridge Row suffering from debility and life pension from 15/2/23. His disability was 30% then 40% then 30% and payments of 14/- up to 18/8d, then 14/- and in addition his wife received 10/9d up to 11/10d down to 7/6d as the number of children went down from 4 to 3 to 2. In 1911, (probably) William Brown 32, living as widower boarder at 10 Cross Row with Thomas Sixsmith stone miner and his wife Annie 49. Also in the house was Doris Brown 3. William was a deputy overman, both he and Doris b Usworth.
Robert Howarth 1 Bridge Row. 8339 42nd MGC, then 602644 Lab Coy. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 1 Bridge Row – Moses Howarth 49, married 25 years to Barbara Ann (Stoves) 46 for 25 years with 5 kids – Eliz Jane 20, Jonas Wm 18, Robert 15, John Ernest 11 and Christiana 8. Mr H an onsetter below, Jonas a putter and Robert a driver. Places of birth Thornley, Washington and then kids all Usworth
William Matthews 4 Bridge Row. 54452 1/7 West Yorks. Killed 9/10/17. Commemorated on Tyne Cot Memorial, Panel 42-47 and 162. The 1901 Census recorded the family of Fred (31) and Mary J Matthews (30), at Douglas Terrace, Usworth. Fred was a hewer, born in Newcastle, while his wife was from Sunderland. Fred Jr (12) and his brother William(8) were born in Lumley.
In 1911 William was living at 371/2 Douglas Terrace with his parents and siblings – James (16) and Jane (14). Mr Matthews was a hewer, James a screener at the colliery and William a labourer. Mr and Mrs Matthews had been married 22 years and had suffered the death of one of their 6 children. Pension card states that 54432 Pte William Matthews (single) was missing from 9/10/17 and that his grandmother Mrs Jane Simpson (68) was claimant. She was paid 5/- from 11/6/18 and then it says 10/- from 11/6/18 and then states the claimant was ‘in loco’ from 1922.
James McCartney 5 Bridge Row. 417864 AE Garrison Guard Co. Started as E Yorks 13987 then Lab Coy then RE 362790 – War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 31 Viceroy St, Seaham Harbour – James McCartney 31, b Usworth Colliery, living as single boarder with the family of Thompson and Rose Ann Elliott (2 of their kids were born in Usworth) and Edward Haggan another boarder b Usworth. James was a hewer.
Robert Watson 5 Bridge Row - no service details – 4 possible Robert Watsons in Usworth 1911.
John Henry Applegarth 8 Bridge Row. 182224 487 Agri Co, Lab Co. Only two JH Applegarths were 12073 15th DLI, transferred to W Yorks Regt 79230 on 16/8/19. War and Victory medals or John Hy Applegarth Driver 93473 RFA, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 12 Quarry Row – George Applegarth 68, widower from Boyne, Durham with John Henry 21 and Mary Ann Ross, servant from Crook. George was a stone miner and John Hy a colliery labourer above ground. JH married Eliz Maud Varey in 1920 in York, remarried in 1952 and died aged 90 in Haxby Yorks.
James Devonport 12 Bridge Row. 90402 Gunner RFA. Born 1895, discharged 16/1/19. Pension Ledger. Has his address as Chowdene Cottages, Gateshead altered to 1 Havannah Tce, synovitis, crossed out. His claim was rejected but the front of the card is covered with notations. To France 23/7/15 – War, Victory medals and 1915 Star. SR Aged 19, a miner when he enlisted in August 1914 He married Dorothy Matthews at CLS Registry Office on 17/8/18 with witnesses Nellie Corrigan and Mary Hannah Devonport. Interesting that he was AWOL 13/8/18 for 9 days - honeymooning?. Transferred to Tank Corps as Gunner in May 1918. To France 22/7/15 – 18/12/16 and then returned on 10/4/17 – 14/2/18. Hospital 16/1/19. In 1911 at Pump Row – William Devonport 56, married for 35 years to Lizzie (Crisp) 53 and 7 kids – Sarah Jane 19, James 15 and Mary Hammond D 12. Places of birth Lanastshire? (Lanark or Lancs?) Pelton Fell and kids in Waterloo Usworth. Mr D a shifter, Sarah a farm labourer and James a miner.
John Bruce 14 Bridge Row. 10097 3rd NF. Not under that number. In 1911 at 3 King’s Tce, Springwell (may be correct man) John and Frances Bruce, 20 and 18 b Birtley and Windy Nook and married under 1 year – living with Frederick and Mary Annie Taylor and their 6 children. No occupation listed for John
Thomas McKie 15 Bridge Row. 95641 5th DLI. Enlisted 11/12/15, discharged 27/3/19 from 13th DLI, War and Victory medals. Silver War Badge, 27 years old. SR Enlisted 11/12/15, aged 24, 15 Bridge Row. Amputation of middle finger of left hand, 50% disablement 13/9d from 28/3/19 for 26 weeks. Faded SR but seems he may have gone to France from 6/10/18-6/11/18. Pension Ledger is under 95441, says b 1892, discharged 27/3/19 notes the amputation and shows that he received £40 as a final payment, no pension. In 1911 at 70 Pump Row – Angus McKie 52, married 27 years to Mary Jane 52, with 6 kids, 4 still alive – Thomas 19, Maria 16, Joseph 12, James 25 married and Annie, his wife 23 and Robert grandson 5 months. All b County Durham. Angus a hewer, Thomas a putter and James a stone shifter.
John Ingleby 16 Bridge Row. 471139 Driver 526 Field Coy RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 12 Double Row - William Ingleby 46, married to Annie for 23 years, 7 kids, Mary 20, John 17, Bridget Ann 14, William 13 and Margaret 7. Places of birth Easington Lane, Sunderland and all kids at Usworth Colliery. Mr Ingleby a hewer, Mary a farm servant and John a landing lad.
William Hannah 7 Cross Row. 4481 8th NF. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star because he went to the Balkans on 10/7/15. Silver War Badge – enlisted 20/5/15, discharged 24/8/18 fractures, aged 27. Pension Ledger card states that Pte Mathew Hannah 12081 DLI (single) was kina 31/7/15 and that claimants were Mrs Jane Hannah of 7 Cross Row, Waterloo (b 1858) and Miss Florence Nichol, Guardian of illegitimate child. Mother - gross amount of gratuity £20 3.0. 4/9d for one week incr to 5/3d for 189 weeks increased to 6- for life. Guardian 5/- from 4/4/17, expired 8/1/31. The dependant’s card, in addition to Matthew, names ‘Other soldier’ as William Hannah Pte 4481 (he died in 8/9/23) and his widow Ethel of 4 Peareth St (previously Office Cottage, Usworth Colliery). Disch 24/9/18, 8th NF, SA 6/-. It suggests that Mrs Hannah died in 1933 and that Mr William Hannah received the pension from then on. It also names Florence Nichol as Guardian of illegitimate child. The 1901 Census had listed the family living at Cross Row - William and Thomas were hewers, Sam was a putter and John and Robert were pony drivers. The parents were from Whitehaven and the children had been born in Usworth (5 of them), Wardley (1) and Seaham Harbour (3). By 1911 the family were at 7, Cross Row. William and Jane (McCartney) had been married 36 years and had had 12 children of whom 2 had died. Robert, William, Matthew, Sarah Jane, Catherine and Annie were still at home. The three oldest males were hewers and Matthew was a putter. William married Ethel Ogle in 1919, had 3 children and died in 1923.
John (Thomas) Hall 15 Cross Row. 66084 RFA. Discharged 24/6/18 PU (fever). War and Victory medals, Silver War Badge – to France 29/8/15. Pension ledger – says b 1896 and was suffering epilepsy caused by service. His pension of 8/- for 20% disability began 25/2/18 and ended at 7/6d from 6/4/21 for 104 weeks. 106 Bde, enlisted 25/1/15. 23 when discharged. War, Victory and 1915 Star. In 1911 at 35 Old Rows – Margaret Hall X (ie couldn’t write?) widow 47/49? Married 23 years 10 kids, 8 still alive with Robert 19, William 16, John Thomas 13, Joseph 9, Violet 6 and John Hunter, boarder 42. Mrs Hall was b Lumley and all the kids at Usworth Colliery.
John Todd 16 Cross Row. 876S RM. Not under that number or RM. At least 3 possibles in Census
Samuel McQuillan 8 Cross Row. 217305 Gunner RGA. Died 7/4/19 Pension ledger says he died of pneumonia, 7/4/19 his wife Annie of 8 Cross Row. Case opened 13/3/20 but disallowed by Tribunal 16/12/20. PR - He was 28, a miner, married when he enlisted in Newcastle on 5/6/18. He was married to Annie Todd from 15/11/13 with children John 9/6/15 and Eliz 14/2/18. Posted to 1/3 Siege Artillery Battery 21/6/18 and discharged 12/12/18. Did not serve abroad. In 1901 at Pump Row - John McQuillan 42 married to Eliz 36 with Mary 18, William 17, James 14, Samuel 11, Sarah J 6, Eliz 4, John 1, David 5m and Sarah Skimmings 13 niece and Jane Simpson 70 Minlaw, John Skimmings nephew 15, Henry Morris Sinlaw married 22, and William Morris 14, Boarder and Mary J Morris grdau 1m. Eldest 6 were b Whitehaven, then 3 Felling, 1 at Usworth, then Whitehaven, Scotland, Whitehaven, Leigh, Ashton under Lyne and Usworth. No sign of Henry’s wife. All males who were employed were miners. Can’t find Sam in 1911 Census. Sam McQuillan d Apr-Jun 1919 at CLS
William Patterson 10 Cross Row. 217301 Gunner RFA. PR. Enlisted 14/1/16, from 24 Richardson Tce – 28 years old, single, miner, father John at 10 Cross Row. Posted 1/3 Siege Artillery Battery 21/6/18 and then discharged 12/12/18. In 1911 at 80 Tarring St, Consett John Patterson 50 and wife Margaret 47, married 30 years with 10 kids, 8 still alive – included William 23, a tailor b Consett (Not certain of this but ages and father match)
Benjamin Doch/kerty 1 Pump Row. 514653 (also 1028083) Driver RFA. To France 28/4/15 but note on medal card says medals forfeited 2/3/21 (convicted of an offence before enlistment). Can’t find him in 1911 Census. In 1911 at 1 Pump Row – Frank Dougherty 43 hewer, married to Margaret 44 for 22 years and 12 children, 11 still alive – May 20, Benjamin 13, Nelly 10, Margaret 9, Peter 8, Jane 4, Florance 2 and Lizzie 1. Everone b Usworth except Mrs D born Birtley.
William (Garnham) Trotter 2 Pump Row. 41058 7th E Yorks Enlisted 14/5/17, discharged 5/2/19 (aged 19), served overseas. War and Victory medals. Silver War Badge. PR. 29 Single Row. Called up. Arrived at Etaples 19/1/18 in 7th Bn. Wounded 18/6/18. Pension of 5/6d per week from 6/12/18 and War Gratuity of £5. In 1911 at 5 New Rows North - Robert McWhorter 60 b Washington, engineman, with daughter Mary Eleanor Trotter b Felling, widow 37 married 2 years, 2 kids William 12 and Robert 9, both born Usworth.
Thomas William Maughan 3 Pump Row. 288004 6th NF. 1/6th, 1/5th, 1/6th and 1st. War and Victory medals. L/Cpl b 1897. Pension ledger – has 3 Pump Row, b 1897 GSW Face and jaw. Disability was 50%, 50%, 30% and 30% - and pension of 20/- reducing to 12/- per week until 8/4/24 and then for Life, presumably at 12/-. In 1911 at 31 Double Row – Edward Maughan 44, married 23 years to Eliza 42, 12 kids, 9 still alive – Isabell 19, Mosley Masefield M 17, Joseph Pearson M 16, John George 14, Thomas Wm 13, Jabez Pearson M 6, Edward 4 and Eliz Ellen 2. Mr M a hewer b Spennymoor, wife at Waterloo, Isabell at Carrville and all others at Usworth.The three eldest boys were all miners.
John George Maughan 3 Pump Row. 32532 Driver RFA. To France 25/8/15. Has next service number to Ben Dockerty – War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. (See above for family details)
Thomas Lowden 5 Pump Row. 1497 25th NF. 24th, 25th NF and then 2/4th KOYLI. Discharged 15/5/19. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 18 Penshaw View - Joseph Lowden 53, married to Margaret 48, for 31 years, with 10 kids, 8 still alive – Margaret 20, Thomas 18, Daniel 15 (killed 15/8/15) Eliza 13, Martha 10, Joseph Mooney grandson 4. Mr Lowden from Maryport, wife from Whitehaven and all kids b Usworth. Mr L a hewer, Thomas and Daniel miners.
Thomas Dean Jr 6 Pump Row. 7600 RDC. Pension record states death 3/3/26. Ledger card says b 1865 and disability (debility) 40%, 50% and 20% so amounts 16/- plus 14/3d for wife and 4 kids and then 20/- +14/9d and then ended 8/3/22. A different card, dated Feb 1926, shows Mrs Mary Dean at 7 Pump Row, now a widow. Enlisted 10/3/15, discharged 8/7/18 aged 53, served overseas. Silver War Badge. In 1911 at 6 PumpRow - Thomas Dean 50, married for 20 years to Polly 39, 7 kids, 6 still alive and Mary 18, Lizzie Jane 15, Ann 13, Margaret 11, Lilian 6 and Thomas 3. Thomas a hewer, b Newcastle, his wife b Oxclose and kids b Usworth. Mary was a dressmaker.
John Joseph Young 6 Pump Row. 5522 6th Cyclist Coy. To France 20/5/15, discharged 13/1/19. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. In 1911 at 19 Middle Row – Thomas Young 58, married 18 years to Sarah 36, with 7 kids, 5 still alive – John J 17, Margaret 14, (Rebecca W died), Laura 8, Matthew 6 and Thomas 3. Mr Young a hewer, John a tub coupler above ground . Places of birth Sherriff Hill, New Washington, Penshaw View (Us) and the rest at Single Rows.
James McLennan 10 Pump Row. Cpl Australian Imperial Forces. In 1911 at 16 Wood Tce – Richard McLennan 38, married to Jane 36 for 17 years, 7 kids, 6 still alive – James 17, Sarah 14, Martha 12, William 9, Richard 7 and John 5. All born Usworth. Mr Mc a hewer. Can’t find him in Australian Archive.
Alexander Bell 11 Pump Row. 63261 Sgt, S Lancs Regt. Started as 1343 26th NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 22 High Rows – Alexander Bell 40, married 13 years 6 children with 5 still alive, with Charlotte (Gullis) 35 and Father John 72, widower, William 11, Samuel 10, Mary Ann 7, Margaret 4 and John 2. Mr Bell a hewer b Washington.Other places of birth were Usworth, Ireland and then the kids in Washington.
John Edward Hutchinson 14 Pump Row. 128080 Driver RFA. Gunner, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at East House Farm – John Edward Hutchinson 39, married 19 years to Sarah 38 with 9 kids, 8 still alive – Thomas WB, Annie J I, Alice M 11, Geo Robt 9, Sarah Ellen 7 and Joseph Robson H 2. JE was a farm labourer and Thomas and Annie also doing farm work. Places of birth Newcastle, Bedlington, Choppington, Benton 2, Ponteland 2 and Corbridge.
James Letch 14 Pump Row. Stoker HMS Sapphire. Born Birtley 12/6/92, miner. Enlisted 27/6/16, extensively tattooed both forearms. Repulse, Stoker 1 from 8/8/16-21/11/17, then Sapphire 23/1/18-2. Received War Gratuity. In 1911 at 10 North Side, Birtley – George Letch 63, married to Ellen (McAvoy) 52 for 29 years with 8 kids – Thomas 23, Margaret Ann 20, James 18, John 16 and Ellen 14. George was from Bradfield Essex, the rest born Birtley. Mr Letch and his three eldest boys were miners and Margaret made bricks at a clay mine. James married Catherine Ann Thirlaway and died in Newcastle in 1931. HMS Sapphire was a Gem class third class cruiser that served with the Dover Patrol in 1914, at the Dardanelles in 1915 and on the East Indies station from 1916 to the end of the war. At the start of the war, she was the light cruiser attached to the 7th Battle Squadron of the Channel Fleet. On 14 August she was detached from that squadron to join the Southern Force. This force was used to guard the eastern end of the channel as the BEF crossed to France.
In October a new Dover Patrol, under Admiral H. L. A. Hood, was formed. Initially this squadron contained four light cruisers and the 6th (or Dover) Destroyer Flotilla. By mid-October that patrol had called on to support the fighting on the Belgian coast, and the Sapphire was used to support the battleships Queen and Implacable.
In February 1915 the Sapphire was transferred to the Dardanelles, serving with the Destroyer Flotilla. During the main Gallipoli landings of 25 April, HMS Sapphire and her sister ship Amethyst were part of the Fourth Squadron, made up of minesweepers. This squadron was attached to the First Squadron, helped to land troops on Y-Beach and then to evacuate them on the next day.
In May 1915 she was sent to Brindisi under the terms of the agreement that brought the Italians into the war, remaining there into 1916. That year she was transferred to the East Indies station, remaining there until the end of the war. At the start of 1917 she underwent a refit at Colombo. At the end of the war she was on the Egyptian/ Red Sea station.
Edward Thirlaway 14 Pump Row. 42993 7th Lincs then 2nd Lincs. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 Cross Row – Edward Thirlaway 45, married to Bridget 40 for 21 years and 10 kids – Ann 18, Catherine 15, Mary 10, Margaret 7, Jane 10m, John 14, Edward 12, Patrick 6, Peter 3 and Bridget Corrigan 72 Minlaw, born Mayo. Other places of birth were Usworth, Glasgow and then all kids at Usworth. Edward died in 1971.
George William Alexander 15 Pump Row 10460 L/Cpl 1st DLI. Army has him as George Alexandra – disembarked in France 21/8/15, 1st DLI. Medal roll says War and Victory medals and Acting Sgt. PR – his form was written George Alexandra and he was 19, b Penshaw, a cartman when he enlisted in 1908. Record hard to read but he extended service in June 1913 for another year. India 29/9/09-28/12/19. From 30/4/20 to 28/6/20 he served in the Army of the Rhine. He did suffer from malaria and a sprained ankle – football! The 1911 Census states that Thomas was the son of Thomas and Jane, living at 15, Pump Row, Usworth. They were 46 and 38, had been married 22 years and had had 12 children, 9 of whom were still alive and 8 of whom were still at home. They were Elizabeth (20), William (18) killed 14/12/15 and commemorated on the Menin Gate, Mary I (16), Thomas (13), Joseph (12) Illegible, daughter Martha? (8), James (6) and Racheal (2). Henry Walmsley (60?) was also living with them, receiving a parish allowance. George Alexander (21), a soldier, had been crossed out. Mr Alexander and William were at the colliery and two of the girls were doing field work. Mr Alexander was born in Fatfield, the 4 older children in Penshaw and the 4 younger ones at Usworth. Mrs Alexander hailed from Bolton.
Joseph Alexander 15 Pump Row 79332 27 DLI. Not under this number or ‘Durham’.(See above for family info)
Thomas Henry Alexander 20610 15 Pump Row 11th NF. He served as Private 20610, 11th Northumberland Fusiliers, until he was killed in action on 27th October 1918. The death of Private TH Alexander of Usworth Colliery was reported in the Illustrated Chronicle of 5th December 1918, together with a photograph of him. The 1911 Census states that Thomas was the son of Thomas and Jane, living at 15, Pump Row, Usworth. They were 46 and 38, had been married 22 years and had had 12 children, 9 of whom were still alive and 8 of whom were still at home. They were Elizabeth (20), William (18), Mary I (16), Thomas (13), Joseph (12), Illegible, daughter Martha? (8), James (6) and Racheal (2). Henry Walmsley (60?) was also living with them, receiving a parish allowance. George Alexander, a soldier, had been crossed out. Mr Alexander and William were at the colliery and two of the girls were doing field work. Mr Alexander was born in Fatfield, the 4 older children in Penshaw and the 4 younger ones at Usworth. Mrs Alexander hailed from Bolton.
Thomas’ Medal Roll states that he was awarded the War and Victory medals and that he was killed in action. He is buried in Giavera Cemetery, Italy, Plot 1, Row H, Grave 8.
Thomas Alexander is one of the names on the plaque commemorating those from Usworth Top Club who were killed in the Great War. The plaque is still in that club. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2016, the army noted that Thomas, Thomas’ father, received £12.14.10d on 1/4/19 and a further war gratuity of £17.10sh was paid to his mother, Jane on 30/12/19.
Pension card for Thomas and William states Thomas 20610 NF Pte, kina 27/10/18 and brother William 12266 Pte DLI kina 14/12/15. They were sons of Mrs Jane and Mr Thomas Alexander of 12 Bridge Row, Waterloo, Usworth, both 46. A combined award of 18/- for life was made on 20/5/19.
Joseph McGee 16 Pump Row. Ordinary Seaman RMB. Born 16/8/98 in Gateshead, a miner. Enlisted March 1918 and served on the trawler fleet as a deck hand. In 1911 at 1 Railway Tce - Catherine McGee widow, 40 with kids Andrew 19, John 18, Ellen 15, Joseph 13, Frank 10, Jane 7, Theresa 4 and boarder John Brannigan 76 widower. Places of birth - Washington, then all kids Usworth and Mr Brannigan in Tyrone.
Henry Morris 18 Pump Row. 9652 L/Cpl 18th Cyclist Bn. War and Victory medals. 11th Divisional CC Cpl then XVIII CCB. In 1911 at 16 Bridge Row – Henry Morris 32, married to Mary 28 for 11 years and 6 kids – Mary Jane 11, Eliz 9, Henry 7, John 4, Myles James 2 and Samuel 9m. Mr Morris a hewer b Leigh and wife from Cumbria – all kids b Usworth.
James Walker 19 Pump Row. 217298 Gunner RGA. Aged 17 when he attested, 12/2/17 from 21 Pump Row. Mobilised 5/6/18 and discharged 12/12/18. 1st Batt, 3rd Siege Artillery Battery. Father James. In 1911 at 30 Middle Row – James Walker 44, married 20 years to Mary (Kelly) 43 with 12 kids, 7 still alive – Margaret 18, James 11, Henry 10, Charles 8, Winifred 4, Mary 2 and John (brother) 36. The men were hewers and everyone b Usworth except Mrs Walker b S Shields.
Samuel Williams Sr 22 Pump Row. 39228 Sgt NF (20th). War and Victory medals and MM. In 1911 at 22 Pump Row - Samuel Williams 47, hewer, b Hanley Staffs, married to Margaret A (Bunting) 44 for 26 years and 11 kids, 9 still alive – Joseph 19, Thomas 16, Samuel 14, Esther 12, Lily 9, John 7, Mary Lizzie 4, Isabell 3 m and Thomas Williams 49 single, a lodger. Mrs W born Spennymoor, Joseph at Castle Eden and all other children at Usworth. The lodger was born in Flintshire.
Henry Craig 24 Pump Row. 124366 ASC. 26/8/15 to France so 1915 Star. Discharged 12/2/19. War and Victory medals. SR – aged 50, had previously served 12 years in DLI, a miner, attested 2/7/15. Married Grace Isabella Heslop in Gateshead Jan 1893 and children George 1900, Margaret 1902, Henry 1904 and Eliz 1912. 24th Div Supply Column. His first career had involved a spell in India and various illnesses and fever as well as syphilis. In France during Great War some drunkenness, resisting arrest and also some AWOL from his lorry.
In 1911 at 32 Double Row – Henry Craig 46 b Glasgow, stone miner, and married to Grace Bell C 38, for 18 years, 9 kids and 6 still alive – John 15, George 11, Henry 7, Mary J 17, Charine 16 and Margaret 9. Places of birth were Fencehouses, Wardley, Usworth 2, Bill Quay 2 and Usworth.
Hugh Hagan 26 Pump Row. 213862 Driver RGA. War and Victory medals, Base Details. In 1911 at 26 Pump Row – James Hagan 41, married to Hannah Margaret (Briggs) 42 for 22 years with 10 kids, 9 still alive – Bridget 21, Sarah 19, Alfred 17, Hugh 15, Margaret 14, John 11, Katie 9, Trance 7, Nora 4 and Joseph 1. Bridget and Sarah are crossed out (perhaps left home and married) and Joseph, it is noted, is dead. Mr Hagan was a hewer, Alfred and Hugh – putter and driver. Places of birth were Cumberland and then everyone else Washington.
Robert Wilson Waterloo Cottage. 20836 Gunner RFA. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star – to France 3/9/15. Born Hendon, aged 24, miner, married, attested 7/9/14, served in 60th Bde, then A Batty 98 Brigade. Reserves from 8/3/19. His son, Robert, died of tuberculosis and asthma 13/4/16 at 18 Bridge Row, aged 23 months and his son, again Robert, died aged 3m on 2/21/8 at Waterloo Cottage, of bronchitis/pneumonia. Served at Salonica. Had married Sarah Jane Embleton at Usworth Holy Trinity 13/8/10 and children Catherine b Nov 1910, William Feb 1912, John May 1914 and Robert 19/10/17. He left Devonport for Mediterranean Expeditionary Force 4/7/15, arrived in Alexandria on 19/7/15 and was admitted to hospital suffering from VD on 8/9/15, spending 2 months in hospital. Arrived Salonica 18/1/16. In 1911 at 5 Pump Row – William Robinson 49 hewer, married to Kate 44 for 24 years and 3 children – John 19 putter, William 12, James 13, Robert Wilson (deputy overman) soninlaw 22 married to Catherine 21 for 2 years and 1 child Catherine 4m. Places of birth were Durham, Sunderland, Co Durham 3, Sunderlan and Usworth 2.
James Shannon Waterloo Cottage. 24589 1st Garrison Battalion NF, War medal only (army has Shannan.). In 1911 at Waterloo Cottages – James Shannon 39 hewer, married to Margaret 28, for 5 years with no children. Also at home was James’ son, Lawrence 20, a putter presumably by his first marriage. Father and son b Bishop Auckland and Mrs S at Seaham Harbour.
John William Heron East House Farm 514046 Prov Lab Coy, Originally 429 NF – War and Victory medals. Not in Usworth in 1911 Census. In 1911 at 9 Ellis Leazes, Gilesgate – Edith Mary Heron 40 widow married 19 years and 4 children, 3 still alive – John 16 post office learner, Arthur 15 iron monger’s apprentice, Mary Eliz Buckley aunt 75 single retired cook and Emily Whaley sister 36 milliner. Places of birth St Giles Durham 2, Usworth 2, St Giles 2.
Rennison Coulson 1 Single Row. 2282 L/Cpl RAMC. SR – Attested as 388554 so this is Rennison Sr from 1 Single Row into 3rd Line 2nd Northumberland Field Ambulance, 31st May 1915, aged 38 (the Census of 1911 has Rennison aged 42 so he may have been telling fibs about his age.). To Reserve in June 1918. Parents were William and Jane Ann and wife Sarah (Norton), married at Usworth 2/5/91 – children Mary, Sarah, George and Margaret. Hospital in Catterick in May 1918, his disability ‘old age’. The 1901 Census listed the family of
Rennison Coulson (32) and his wife Sarah (27) at 91, Douglas Terrace. They were born in, respectively, Washington and Byker and their children, Mary (9) and Robert (4) killed 24/1/16, were both born in Usworth. Also living with them were Hedley Coulson (28), married to Elizabeth (24), the pair having been born in, respectively, in Washington and Herefordshire and being listed as visitors. Both the adult males were coal miners.
The 1911 Census shows the family still in Usworth. There was no Mary but Sarah (9) and George Nicholas Patterson C (2) had been born since the previous Census. They were living at 7, Jackson’s Buildings. Rennison was working as a waggonway man and Robert as a driver at the pit. Mr and Mrs Coulson had been married for 20 years and 4 of their nine children had died.
Albert Womersley 4 Single Row. 22894 Sgt 1st NF. War and Victory medals, MM. Discharged 7/2/19. Living at Normanton, Yorks. Pension. GSW abdomen, address given as 70 Cemetery Rd Normanton. 40% disability and then 40% and then 30% - 18/8d plus 9/5d for wife (2 children) and then down to 14/- and 7/1d, notations go on until 1932. In 1911 at 30 Carr St, Dewsbury, Robert Wormersley 51, labourer, married to Sarah Ann 44 for 21 years 7 kids, 3 still alive – William 18, a piecer, Albert 14 an errand boy and Eliz 5. Places of birth Sandal, Dewsbury, Batley, Scarborough and Hull – all Yorks.
John Carr Bell 5 Single Row. 71762 Driver RFA. To France 27/9/15 – War, Victory and 1915 Star. In 1911 at 5 Single Row – William Bell 65, wasteman, married to Ann 56 for 1 year and 1 child – James Carr stepson 20, John Bell son 16 and Susanna Gillins 39, Sisterinlaw, feeble minded from birth. The young men were putter and driver and places of birth were Harton, Whitehaven and North Biddick 3.
Thomas Bland 6 Single Row. 383202 Garrison Guard Co. War and Victory medals. 22 DLI 664, 914th Lab Coy 383202, then 44 Royal Fusiliers GS111669 War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 7 Chapel Row, Portobello – Thomas Bland 21, soninlaw of Thomas Lawton, was married to Hannah Bland 19 for 1 year with child Thomas Fred L Bland 10m. Thomas died in Vancouver in 1966, having emigrated in 1928.
Robert Corven 8 Single Row. 18848 Gunner RFA. To France 9/9/15, so War, Victory and 1915 Star. SR – born Usworth, 20, miner, single, discharged 3/2/19. Father Patrick Corven. 94th Brigade and 72nd Bde. Had been in 2nd Canadian GH 22/3/18 GSW back and gassed and then to Glasgow. Not in 1911 census in Usworth under that name. Robert was christened at Our Lady Immaculate in 1893 but can’t find him in 1911 Census.
Matthew Tate 9 Single Row. 2nd Stoker RN Victory. Born Shadforth, June 1897, miner, 27/3/15. In 1911 at 9 House Tce - George Tate 45, hewer, married to Hannah 41, for 20 years, 7 kids, 5 still alive – Sarah Annie 16, Matthew 13, George 10, Irene 6 and Alice 2. Places of birth were Shadforth, HLS, Burnmoor, Shadforth, Sunderland 2, Ferryhill and CLS. Served on Convolvulus. CONVOLVULUS, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 1.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.23 (1.18). Launched 19.5.17 Barclay Curle. 1290 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x35x11ft. TE2500ihp, 16.5kts. Armament. 2-4in, 2-12pdr. Served with Grand Fleet or in Mediterranean, decoy or Q-ship.
John Barrett 10 Single Row. 71866 Driver RFA. War and Victory medals. B 1893, discharged 16/1/19 Pension ledger states 23 Edith Ave, 7/6d per week but only until 16/2/23. No indication of disability but says 5% In 1911 at 10 Single Row – Thomas Sullivan wasteman, 52, married 13 years to Mary Anna 47, 3 kids, 2 still alive – John E Barrett stepson 17, putter and Bridget dau. Places of birth Seghill, Newcastle, Wardley and Felling.
Thomas English 17 Single Row. 470145 Sapper RE. PR - 526 Field Coy, discharged 31/1/19. Myalgia less than 20%, aged 41. Had been 2nd Cpl but reverted at own request. War and Victory medals. 1911 Census shows 2 Thomas English born 1878, one living in Darlington and the other in S Shields. Thomas English living at S Shields in S Palmerston St had lived in Usworth in 1891 so perhaps him – he was 33, hewer, married to Agnes 30, 4 years with 2 kids – Margaret Hannah 4 and Edith 2 – places of birth Horsley Nd, Littleburn and Usworth 2.
Alexander Carson 20 Single Row. 399504. 793 Labour Coy. 2nd DLI 27024, 793 AE Coy then 43 R Fusiliers GS107135 War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 20 Single Row – Alexander Carson, hewer, 37, married for 13 years with 8 children, 3 still alive – Mary 7, Alexander 5 and Edward 4. Everyone was born in Sunderland.
David Meek 25 Single Row. 38641 2nd DLI. He was 26 when killed in action, ‘death presumed’, on 21st March 1918. Private Meek has no known grave and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Bay 8. He was the son of the late William and Elizabeth Meek and husband of Ethel Meek of 2, The Fold, High Usworth. His address as given in the 1918 Absent Voters List was 25, Single Row.
The 1901 Census listed William Meek (40) and his wife, Elizabeth (38), at 17, Douglas Terrace, Usworth. Their children were George Robert (10), David (8) and Isabella (3). Mr Meek was a hewer, born in Cassop, Durham, while his wife was from Holboro, Suffolk. George Robert had been born at Seaham Harbour and the other children in Usworth. The family were still together in 1911, at 17, Douglas Terrace. William and Elizabeth had been married 28 years and had had 9 children, of whom 3 were still alive. The three were George Robert, an unemployed labourer, David, a putter, and Isabella. Mr and Mrs Meek had adopted William Million (5). The 1914 electoral roll listed William Meek at 17, Douglas Terrace.
David Meek was a miner, 5 feet 3 and weighing 105lbs when he attested in Newcastle on 11th December 1915. His wife, Wilhelmina Ethel, and children - Isabella Gertrude (1908), Winifred Jopling (1910) and William (1914) were living at 25, Single Row, Usworth. David, another son, was baptised in January 1915. David and Wilhelmina Ethel Saxby had married at Holy Trinity Church, Usworth, on 23rd November, 1912. Private Meek was CofE. He first went to France on 2nd December 1916, was wounded in the leg and was evacuated home on 6th May 1917, returning to France in October 1917. His will was dated December 1917. One army form described his character as "fair" but he did have a long charge sheet while serving at home. It seems that Private Meek had little regard for tattoo and there are at least 13 instances of him being absent from it. He received the usual range of punishments - confined to barracks, forfeiture of pay and confinement, but they seem to have had little effect.
Mrs Meek received regular letters from her husband and was concerned not to hear from him after the massive German assault of March 1918. Thus she wrote to the War Office, York, as follows, "Sir, I write inquiring of my husband whose number and credentials are above, i have not heard from him since 21st March last, i am uneasy about him as he wrote regularly to me, i hope you will be so kind as to inquire and send me word, there is a neighbour........... as sent word that my husband is a prisoner of war or as gone down, i hope that you will kindly oblige by letting me know the result as soon as you possibly can."
In fact, David had been reported missing on 21st March and was struck off army rolls on 4th June 1918. When completing the list of relatives Mrs Meek named the three older children and added David, born in February 1917. William Meek, David’s father was still alive (born 1861) but William's mother was deceased and his brother George Robert had been killed in action. Isabella (22), and her child, Elizabeth Venison Meek (2) were living at Union, Chester-le-Street, perhaps the Poor House. Mrs Meek received David's medals and his plaque and scroll, as well as a pension of 33/9d per week for herself and four children. A dependant’s card (plum coloured) for Pte 38641 David Meek 2nd DLI lists him as missing from 21/3/18 (death notified 7/5/18 and that his widow Whelmina (sic) of 25 Single Row (born 18/8/90) recived a grant of £5 and a pension of 33/9d from 9/12/18 for herself and 4 children – Isabelle Gertrude Scott 13/8/08, Winifred Saxeby 28/8/10, William 25/11/14, and David 23/2/17.
Charles Henry Armstrong 1 Quarry Row. Driver RFA – could be Gunner 295822, 151 Heavy Battery, RGA. War and Victory. Can’t find either Charles H or George T in the Census for Usworth 1911.
George Thomas Armstrong 1 Quarry Row. 2114 Bugler 20th DLI. Could be 20/214, War and Victory. Can’t find either Charles H or George T in the Census for Usworth 1911.
George Richard Shipley 2 Quarry Row. Stoker RN Pembroke. B 14/12/97 miner, served on Iphigenia from March-Dec1917, then Erebus July 18-March 19. Enlisted 25/9/16 and was discharged after completion of punishment awarded (doesn’t say what for). Paid War Gratuity. In 1911 at 39 Edith Ave - Richard Shipley 63, stoneworker, married to Margaret 29 years, 15 kids, 6 still alive – Joseph 19, Margaret 16, George 12, Ogle 9 and Agnes 9 grandau. Joseph a stone putter. Places of birth Sheriff Hill, Whitehaven and then Usworth the rest.
HMS Erebus
Ordered 9.15, Pendant No. M.02 (1.18). Launched 19.6.16 Harland & Wolff, Govan. 8000 tons, 405(oa), 380(pp)x88x11ft. TE 6000ihp,12kts. Armament: 2-15in with barbette removed from MARSHALL NEY, 8-4 in. Armour: 6in sides, 5in deck, 13in guns. Crew: 204. Based at Dover 1916-18. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1916/18, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Arrived 7.46 Ward, Inverkeithing to BU. (British Warships 1914-1919)
Laid 12/10/15, launched 19/6/16, completed 9/16, joined Monitor Squadron at Dover in September 1916. Docked in October 1917 and returned to duty and on the 28th was hit by German distance-controlled explosive boat (DCB) FL.12. Fortunately the 1540lb charge detonated on the bulge, blowing a 50ft hole in it but doing very little damage to the hull. She was back in service by 21 November and remained at Dover until after the Armistice. Tender to Chatham Gunnery School from January 1919 but sent to White Sea in July. While on her way home in October she was diverted to Copenhagen and supported operations in the Gulf of Finland, including the destruction of the German Iron Division at Libau in November 1919. Returned to Chatham on 31 December. Used in firing trials against surrendered German battleship Baden in August 1921 and then paid off into C&M at Chatham.
John Cook 3 Quarry Row. 34574 9th York and Lancaster. Had been 16216 6th Yorks, War and Victory medals. Discharged 10/4/19. Most likely – In 1911 at 44 Middle Row Samuel Cook 52, hewer, married to Isabel 48 for 28 years 9 kids, 6 still alive – Joseph 26, Andrew 21, Mary Eliz 18, John 15 and Hannah Pearson C 10. The three boys were onsetter, putter and driver. Places of birth Washington, Usworth, Brandon and then all Usworth.
Ralph Jackson Short 3 Quarry Row. 115128 Gunner RFA. Discharged PU (fever) 18/10/18. Pension card – nephritis, 3 Quarry Row, Gunner. Pension started 19/10/18 (40% disability) at 10/- per week plus 9/3d for wife then reduced to 20% and reduced to 8/- plus 4/8d and then no grounds for further payment on 16/10/23. War and Victory medals, enlisted 26/10/15. Served in Balkans. Silver War Badge. In 1911 at 9 Eden Tce – George Short 36, Stoneman, married to Catherine 36, for 10 years, 5 kids, 2 still alive – Catherine Isabel 4, George 1 and then Ralph Jackson Short borther 20, onsetter and Mary Ann Winlow, sisterinlaw 17. Places of birth HLS, Washington 3 and Wardley Colliery 2. He died in 1976 in Lancaster
Frederick Sowerby 6 Quarry Row. 49091 1st KOYLI. Neither this number nor this regiment. SR has Fred Sowerby 36, miner enlisting from 6 Albert Tce, 7/9/15 into 19th DLI. If he signed the form himself he signed as Soulsby! And his father as Thomas Soulsby. Later served as 21/23 DLI and was discharged 5/4/17 from 2nd Bn with war and Victory medals. In 1911 at 8 Coxon’s Row – Thomas Sowerby 70 widower (married 50 years 10 kids, 4 still alive) with Margaret 48 dau, Joseph 37, William 34 and Fred 31. The lads were 2 hewers an
William (Garnham) Trotter 2 Pump Row. 41058 7th E Yorks Enlisted 14/5/17, discharged 5/2/19 (aged 19), served overseas. War and Victory medals. Silver War Badge. PR. 29 Single Row. Called up. Arrived at Etaples 19/1/18 in 7th Bn. Wounded 18/6/18. Pension of 5/6d per week from 6/12/18 and War Gratuity of £5. In 1911 at 5 New Rows North - Robert McWhorter 60 b Washington, engineman, with daughter Mary Eleanor Trotter b Felling, widow 37 married 2 years, 2 kids William 12 and Robert 9, both born Usworth.
Thomas William Maughan 3 Pump Row. 288004 6th NF. 1/6th, 1/5th, 1/6th and 1st. War and Victory medals. L/Cpl b 1897. Pension ledger – has 3 Pump Row, b 1897 GSW Face and jaw. Disability was 50%, 50%, 30% and 30% - and pension of 20/- reducing to 12/- per week until 8/4/24 and then for Life, presumably at 12/-. In 1911 at 31 Double Row – Edward Maughan 44, married 23 years to Eliza 42, 12 kids, 9 still alive – Isabell 19, Mosley Masefield M 17, Joseph Pearson M 16, John George 14, Thomas Wm 13, Jabez Pearson M 6, Edward 4 and Eliz Ellen 2. Mr M a hewer b Spennymoor, wife at Waterloo, Isabell at Carrville and all others at Usworth.The three eldest boys were all miners.
John George Maughan 3 Pump Row. 32532 Driver RFA. To France 25/8/15. Has next service number to Ben Dockerty – War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. (See above for family details)
Thomas Lowden 5 Pump Row. 1497 25th NF. 24th, 25th NF and then 2/4th KOYLI. Discharged 15/5/19. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 18 Penshaw View - Joseph Lowden 53, married to Margaret 48, for 31 years, with 10 kids, 8 still alive – Margaret 20, Thomas 18, Daniel 15 (killed 15/8/15) Eliza 13, Martha 10, Joseph Mooney grandson 4. Mr Lowden from Maryport, wife from Whitehaven and all kids b Usworth. Mr L a hewer, Thomas and Daniel miners.
Thomas Dean Jr 6 Pump Row. 7600 RDC. Pension record states death 3/3/26. Ledger card says b 1865 and disability (debility) 40%, 50% and 20% so amounts 16/- plus 14/3d for wife and 4 kids and then 20/- +14/9d and then ended 8/3/22. A different card, dated Feb 1926, shows Mrs Mary Dean at 7 Pump Row, now a widow. Enlisted 10/3/15, discharged 8/7/18 aged 53, served overseas. Silver War Badge. In 1911 at 6 PumpRow - Thomas Dean 50, married for 20 years to Polly 39, 7 kids, 6 still alive and Mary 18, Lizzie Jane 15, Ann 13, Margaret 11, Lilian 6 and Thomas 3. Thomas a hewer, b Newcastle, his wife b Oxclose and kids b Usworth. Mary was a dressmaker.
John Joseph Young 6 Pump Row. 5522 6th Cyclist Coy. To France 20/5/15, discharged 13/1/19. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. In 1911 at 19 Middle Row – Thomas Young 58, married 18 years to Sarah 36, with 7 kids, 5 still alive – John J 17, Margaret 14, (Rebecca W died), Laura 8, Matthew 6 and Thomas 3. Mr Young a hewer, John a tub coupler above ground . Places of birth Sherriff Hill, New Washington, Penshaw View (Us) and the rest at Single Rows.
James McLennan 10 Pump Row. Cpl Australian Imperial Forces. In 1911 at 16 Wood Tce – Richard McLennan 38, married to Jane 36 for 17 years, 7 kids, 6 still alive – James 17, Sarah 14, Martha 12, William 9, Richard 7 and John 5. All born Usworth. Mr Mc a hewer. Can’t find him in Australian Archive.
Alexander Bell 11 Pump Row. 63261 Sgt, S Lancs Regt. Started as 1343 26th NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 22 High Rows – Alexander Bell 40, married 13 years 6 children with 5 still alive, with Charlotte (Gullis) 35 and Father John 72, widower, William 11, Samuel 10, Mary Ann 7, Margaret 4 and John 2. Mr Bell a hewer b Washington.Other places of birth were Usworth, Ireland and then the kids in Washington.
John Edward Hutchinson 14 Pump Row. 128080 Driver RFA. Gunner, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at East House Farm – John Edward Hutchinson 39, married 19 years to Sarah 38 with 9 kids, 8 still alive – Thomas WB, Annie J I, Alice M 11, Geo Robt 9, Sarah Ellen 7 and Joseph Robson H 2. JE was a farm labourer and Thomas and Annie also doing farm work. Places of birth Newcastle, Bedlington, Choppington, Benton 2, Ponteland 2 and Corbridge.
James Letch 14 Pump Row. Stoker HMS Sapphire. Born Birtley 12/6/92, miner. Enlisted 27/6/16, extensively tattooed both forearms. Repulse, Stoker 1 from 8/8/16-21/11/17, then Sapphire 23/1/18-2. Received War Gratuity. In 1911 at 10 North Side, Birtley – George Letch 63, married to Ellen (McAvoy) 52 for 29 years with 8 kids – Thomas 23, Margaret Ann 20, James 18, John 16 and Ellen 14. George was from Bradfield Essex, the rest born Birtley. Mr Letch and his three eldest boys were miners and Margaret made bricks at a clay mine. James married Catherine Ann Thirlaway and died in Newcastle in 1931. HMS Sapphire was a Gem class third class cruiser that served with the Dover Patrol in 1914, at the Dardanelles in 1915 and on the East Indies station from 1916 to the end of the war. At the start of the war, she was the light cruiser attached to the 7th Battle Squadron of the Channel Fleet. On 14 August she was detached from that squadron to join the Southern Force. This force was used to guard the eastern end of the channel as the BEF crossed to France.
In October a new Dover Patrol, under Admiral H. L. A. Hood, was formed. Initially this squadron contained four light cruisers and the 6th (or Dover) Destroyer Flotilla. By mid-October that patrol had called on to support the fighting on the Belgian coast, and the Sapphire was used to support the battleships Queen and Implacable.
In February 1915 the Sapphire was transferred to the Dardanelles, serving with the Destroyer Flotilla. During the main Gallipoli landings of 25 April, HMS Sapphire and her sister ship Amethyst were part of the Fourth Squadron, made up of minesweepers. This squadron was attached to the First Squadron, helped to land troops on Y-Beach and then to evacuate them on the next day.
In May 1915 she was sent to Brindisi under the terms of the agreement that brought the Italians into the war, remaining there into 1916. That year she was transferred to the East Indies station, remaining there until the end of the war. At the start of 1917 she underwent a refit at Colombo. At the end of the war she was on the Egyptian/ Red Sea station.
Edward Thirlaway 14 Pump Row. 42993 7th Lincs then 2nd Lincs. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 Cross Row – Edward Thirlaway 45, married to Bridget 40 for 21 years and 10 kids – Ann 18, Catherine 15, Mary 10, Margaret 7, Jane 10m, John 14, Edward 12, Patrick 6, Peter 3 and Bridget Corrigan 72 Minlaw, born Mayo. Other places of birth were Usworth, Glasgow and then all kids at Usworth. Edward died in 1971.
George William Alexander 15 Pump Row 10460 L/Cpl 1st DLI. Army has him as George Alexandra – disembarked in France 21/8/15, 1st DLI. Medal roll says War and Victory medals and Acting Sgt. PR – his form was written George Alexandra and he was 19, b Penshaw, a cartman when he enlisted in 1908. Record hard to read but he extended service in June 1913 for another year. India 29/9/09-28/12/19. From 30/4/20 to 28/6/20 he served in the Army of the Rhine. He did suffer from malaria and a sprained ankle – football! The 1911 Census states that Thomas was the son of Thomas and Jane, living at 15, Pump Row, Usworth. They were 46 and 38, had been married 22 years and had had 12 children, 9 of whom were still alive and 8 of whom were still at home. They were Elizabeth (20), William (18) killed 14/12/15 and commemorated on the Menin Gate, Mary I (16), Thomas (13), Joseph (12) Illegible, daughter Martha? (8), James (6) and Racheal (2). Henry Walmsley (60?) was also living with them, receiving a parish allowance. George Alexander (21), a soldier, had been crossed out. Mr Alexander and William were at the colliery and two of the girls were doing field work. Mr Alexander was born in Fatfield, the 4 older children in Penshaw and the 4 younger ones at Usworth. Mrs Alexander hailed from Bolton.
Joseph Alexander 15 Pump Row 79332 27 DLI. Not under this number or ‘Durham’.(See above for family info)
Thomas Henry Alexander 20610 15 Pump Row 11th NF. He served as Private 20610, 11th Northumberland Fusiliers, until he was killed in action on 27th October 1918. The death of Private TH Alexander of Usworth Colliery was reported in the Illustrated Chronicle of 5th December 1918, together with a photograph of him. The 1911 Census states that Thomas was the son of Thomas and Jane, living at 15, Pump Row, Usworth. They were 46 and 38, had been married 22 years and had had 12 children, 9 of whom were still alive and 8 of whom were still at home. They were Elizabeth (20), William (18), Mary I (16), Thomas (13), Joseph (12), Illegible, daughter Martha? (8), James (6) and Racheal (2). Henry Walmsley (60?) was also living with them, receiving a parish allowance. George Alexander, a soldier, had been crossed out. Mr Alexander and William were at the colliery and two of the girls were doing field work. Mr Alexander was born in Fatfield, the 4 older children in Penshaw and the 4 younger ones at Usworth. Mrs Alexander hailed from Bolton.
Thomas’ Medal Roll states that he was awarded the War and Victory medals and that he was killed in action. He is buried in Giavera Cemetery, Italy, Plot 1, Row H, Grave 8.
Thomas Alexander is one of the names on the plaque commemorating those from Usworth Top Club who were killed in the Great War. The plaque is still in that club. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2016, the army noted that Thomas, Thomas’ father, received £12.14.10d on 1/4/19 and a further war gratuity of £17.10sh was paid to his mother, Jane on 30/12/19.
Pension card for Thomas and William states Thomas 20610 NF Pte, kina 27/10/18 and brother William 12266 Pte DLI kina 14/12/15. They were sons of Mrs Jane and Mr Thomas Alexander of 12 Bridge Row, Waterloo, Usworth, both 46. A combined award of 18/- for life was made on 20/5/19.
Joseph McGee 16 Pump Row. Ordinary Seaman RMB. Born 16/8/98 in Gateshead, a miner. Enlisted March 1918 and served on the trawler fleet as a deck hand. In 1911 at 1 Railway Tce - Catherine McGee widow, 40 with kids Andrew 19, John 18, Ellen 15, Joseph 13, Frank 10, Jane 7, Theresa 4 and boarder John Brannigan 76 widower. Places of birth - Washington, then all kids Usworth and Mr Brannigan in Tyrone.
Henry Morris 18 Pump Row. 9652 L/Cpl 18th Cyclist Bn. War and Victory medals. 11th Divisional CC Cpl then XVIII CCB. In 1911 at 16 Bridge Row – Henry Morris 32, married to Mary 28 for 11 years and 6 kids – Mary Jane 11, Eliz 9, Henry 7, John 4, Myles James 2 and Samuel 9m. Mr Morris a hewer b Leigh and wife from Cumbria – all kids b Usworth.
James Walker 19 Pump Row. 217298 Gunner RGA. Aged 17 when he attested, 12/2/17 from 21 Pump Row. Mobilised 5/6/18 and discharged 12/12/18. 1st Batt, 3rd Siege Artillery Battery. Father James. In 1911 at 30 Middle Row – James Walker 44, married 20 years to Mary (Kelly) 43 with 12 kids, 7 still alive – Margaret 18, James 11, Henry 10, Charles 8, Winifred 4, Mary 2 and John (brother) 36. The men were hewers and everyone b Usworth except Mrs Walker b S Shields.
Samuel Williams Sr 22 Pump Row. 39228 Sgt NF (20th). War and Victory medals and MM. In 1911 at 22 Pump Row - Samuel Williams 47, hewer, b Hanley Staffs, married to Margaret A (Bunting) 44 for 26 years and 11 kids, 9 still alive – Joseph 19, Thomas 16, Samuel 14, Esther 12, Lily 9, John 7, Mary Lizzie 4, Isabell 3 m and Thomas Williams 49 single, a lodger. Mrs W born Spennymoor, Joseph at Castle Eden and all other children at Usworth. The lodger was born in Flintshire.
Henry Craig 24 Pump Row. 124366 ASC. 26/8/15 to France so 1915 Star. Discharged 12/2/19. War and Victory medals. SR – aged 50, had previously served 12 years in DLI, a miner, attested 2/7/15. Married Grace Isabella Heslop in Gateshead Jan 1893 and children George 1900, Margaret 1902, Henry 1904 and Eliz 1912. 24th Div Supply Column. His first career had involved a spell in India and various illnesses and fever as well as syphilis. In France during Great War some drunkenness, resisting arrest and also some AWOL from his lorry.
In 1911 at 32 Double Row – Henry Craig 46 b Glasgow, stone miner, and married to Grace Bell C 38, for 18 years, 9 kids and 6 still alive – John 15, George 11, Henry 7, Mary J 17, Charine 16 and Margaret 9. Places of birth were Fencehouses, Wardley, Usworth 2, Bill Quay 2 and Usworth.
Hugh Hagan 26 Pump Row. 213862 Driver RGA. War and Victory medals, Base Details. In 1911 at 26 Pump Row – James Hagan 41, married to Hannah Margaret (Briggs) 42 for 22 years with 10 kids, 9 still alive – Bridget 21, Sarah 19, Alfred 17, Hugh 15, Margaret 14, John 11, Katie 9, Trance 7, Nora 4 and Joseph 1. Bridget and Sarah are crossed out (perhaps left home and married) and Joseph, it is noted, is dead. Mr Hagan was a hewer, Alfred and Hugh – putter and driver. Places of birth were Cumberland and then everyone else Washington.
Robert Wilson Waterloo Cottage. 20836 Gunner RFA. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star – to France 3/9/15. Born Hendon, aged 24, miner, married, attested 7/9/14, served in 60th Bde, then A Batty 98 Brigade. Reserves from 8/3/19. His son, Robert, died of tuberculosis and asthma 13/4/16 at 18 Bridge Row, aged 23 months and his son, again Robert, died aged 3m on 2/21/8 at Waterloo Cottage, of bronchitis/pneumonia. Served at Salonica. Had married Sarah Jane Embleton at Usworth Holy Trinity 13/8/10 and children Catherine b Nov 1910, William Feb 1912, John May 1914 and Robert 19/10/17. He left Devonport for Mediterranean Expeditionary Force 4/7/15, arrived in Alexandria on 19/7/15 and was admitted to hospital suffering from VD on 8/9/15, spending 2 months in hospital. Arrived Salonica 18/1/16. In 1911 at 5 Pump Row – William Robinson 49 hewer, married to Kate 44 for 24 years and 3 children – John 19 putter, William 12, James 13, Robert Wilson (deputy overman) soninlaw 22 married to Catherine 21 for 2 years and 1 child Catherine 4m. Places of birth were Durham, Sunderland, Co Durham 3, Sunderlan and Usworth 2.
James Shannon Waterloo Cottage. 24589 1st Garrison Battalion NF, War medal only (army has Shannan.). In 1911 at Waterloo Cottages – James Shannon 39 hewer, married to Margaret 28, for 5 years with no children. Also at home was James’ son, Lawrence 20, a putter presumably by his first marriage. Father and son b Bishop Auckland and Mrs S at Seaham Harbour.
John William Heron East House Farm 514046 Prov Lab Coy, Originally 429 NF – War and Victory medals. Not in Usworth in 1911 Census. In 1911 at 9 Ellis Leazes, Gilesgate – Edith Mary Heron 40 widow married 19 years and 4 children, 3 still alive – John 16 post office learner, Arthur 15 iron monger’s apprentice, Mary Eliz Buckley aunt 75 single retired cook and Emily Whaley sister 36 milliner. Places of birth St Giles Durham 2, Usworth 2, St Giles 2.
Rennison Coulson 1 Single Row. 2282 L/Cpl RAMC. SR – Attested as 388554 so this is Rennison Sr from 1 Single Row into 3rd Line 2nd Northumberland Field Ambulance, 31st May 1915, aged 38 (the Census of 1911 has Rennison aged 42 so he may have been telling fibs about his age.). To Reserve in June 1918. Parents were William and Jane Ann and wife Sarah (Norton), married at Usworth 2/5/91 – children Mary, Sarah, George and Margaret. Hospital in Catterick in May 1918, his disability ‘old age’. The 1901 Census listed the family of
Rennison Coulson (32) and his wife Sarah (27) at 91, Douglas Terrace. They were born in, respectively, Washington and Byker and their children, Mary (9) and Robert (4) killed 24/1/16, were both born in Usworth. Also living with them were Hedley Coulson (28), married to Elizabeth (24), the pair having been born in, respectively, in Washington and Herefordshire and being listed as visitors. Both the adult males were coal miners.
The 1911 Census shows the family still in Usworth. There was no Mary but Sarah (9) and George Nicholas Patterson C (2) had been born since the previous Census. They were living at 7, Jackson’s Buildings. Rennison was working as a waggonway man and Robert as a driver at the pit. Mr and Mrs Coulson had been married for 20 years and 4 of their nine children had died.
Albert Womersley 4 Single Row. 22894 Sgt 1st NF. War and Victory medals, MM. Discharged 7/2/19. Living at Normanton, Yorks. Pension. GSW abdomen, address given as 70 Cemetery Rd Normanton. 40% disability and then 40% and then 30% - 18/8d plus 9/5d for wife (2 children) and then down to 14/- and 7/1d, notations go on until 1932. In 1911 at 30 Carr St, Dewsbury, Robert Wormersley 51, labourer, married to Sarah Ann 44 for 21 years 7 kids, 3 still alive – William 18, a piecer, Albert 14 an errand boy and Eliz 5. Places of birth Sandal, Dewsbury, Batley, Scarborough and Hull – all Yorks.
John Carr Bell 5 Single Row. 71762 Driver RFA. To France 27/9/15 – War, Victory and 1915 Star. In 1911 at 5 Single Row – William Bell 65, wasteman, married to Ann 56 for 1 year and 1 child – James Carr stepson 20, John Bell son 16 and Susanna Gillins 39, Sisterinlaw, feeble minded from birth. The young men were putter and driver and places of birth were Harton, Whitehaven and North Biddick 3.
Thomas Bland 6 Single Row. 383202 Garrison Guard Co. War and Victory medals. 22 DLI 664, 914th Lab Coy 383202, then 44 Royal Fusiliers GS111669 War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 7 Chapel Row, Portobello – Thomas Bland 21, soninlaw of Thomas Lawton, was married to Hannah Bland 19 for 1 year with child Thomas Fred L Bland 10m. Thomas died in Vancouver in 1966, having emigrated in 1928.
Robert Corven 8 Single Row. 18848 Gunner RFA. To France 9/9/15, so War, Victory and 1915 Star. SR – born Usworth, 20, miner, single, discharged 3/2/19. Father Patrick Corven. 94th Brigade and 72nd Bde. Had been in 2nd Canadian GH 22/3/18 GSW back and gassed and then to Glasgow. Not in 1911 census in Usworth under that name. Robert was christened at Our Lady Immaculate in 1893 but can’t find him in 1911 Census.
Matthew Tate 9 Single Row. 2nd Stoker RN Victory. Born Shadforth, June 1897, miner, 27/3/15. In 1911 at 9 House Tce - George Tate 45, hewer, married to Hannah 41, for 20 years, 7 kids, 5 still alive – Sarah Annie 16, Matthew 13, George 10, Irene 6 and Alice 2. Places of birth were Shadforth, HLS, Burnmoor, Shadforth, Sunderland 2, Ferryhill and CLS. Served on Convolvulus. CONVOLVULUS, convoy sloop, Flower-class, Anchusa-type, ordered 1.17, Aubretia and Anchusa-types built to look like merchant ships, with concealed armament, T.23 (1.18). Launched 19.5.17 Barclay Curle. 1290 tons, 262(oa), 250(pp)x35x11ft. TE2500ihp, 16.5kts. Armament. 2-4in, 2-12pdr. Served with Grand Fleet or in Mediterranean, decoy or Q-ship.
John Barrett 10 Single Row. 71866 Driver RFA. War and Victory medals. B 1893, discharged 16/1/19 Pension ledger states 23 Edith Ave, 7/6d per week but only until 16/2/23. No indication of disability but says 5% In 1911 at 10 Single Row – Thomas Sullivan wasteman, 52, married 13 years to Mary Anna 47, 3 kids, 2 still alive – John E Barrett stepson 17, putter and Bridget dau. Places of birth Seghill, Newcastle, Wardley and Felling.
Thomas English 17 Single Row. 470145 Sapper RE. PR - 526 Field Coy, discharged 31/1/19. Myalgia less than 20%, aged 41. Had been 2nd Cpl but reverted at own request. War and Victory medals. 1911 Census shows 2 Thomas English born 1878, one living in Darlington and the other in S Shields. Thomas English living at S Shields in S Palmerston St had lived in Usworth in 1891 so perhaps him – he was 33, hewer, married to Agnes 30, 4 years with 2 kids – Margaret Hannah 4 and Edith 2 – places of birth Horsley Nd, Littleburn and Usworth 2.
Alexander Carson 20 Single Row. 399504. 793 Labour Coy. 2nd DLI 27024, 793 AE Coy then 43 R Fusiliers GS107135 War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 20 Single Row – Alexander Carson, hewer, 37, married for 13 years with 8 children, 3 still alive – Mary 7, Alexander 5 and Edward 4. Everyone was born in Sunderland.
David Meek 25 Single Row. 38641 2nd DLI. He was 26 when killed in action, ‘death presumed’, on 21st March 1918. Private Meek has no known grave and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Bay 8. He was the son of the late William and Elizabeth Meek and husband of Ethel Meek of 2, The Fold, High Usworth. His address as given in the 1918 Absent Voters List was 25, Single Row.
The 1901 Census listed William Meek (40) and his wife, Elizabeth (38), at 17, Douglas Terrace, Usworth. Their children were George Robert (10), David (8) and Isabella (3). Mr Meek was a hewer, born in Cassop, Durham, while his wife was from Holboro, Suffolk. George Robert had been born at Seaham Harbour and the other children in Usworth. The family were still together in 1911, at 17, Douglas Terrace. William and Elizabeth had been married 28 years and had had 9 children, of whom 3 were still alive. The three were George Robert, an unemployed labourer, David, a putter, and Isabella. Mr and Mrs Meek had adopted William Million (5). The 1914 electoral roll listed William Meek at 17, Douglas Terrace.
David Meek was a miner, 5 feet 3 and weighing 105lbs when he attested in Newcastle on 11th December 1915. His wife, Wilhelmina Ethel, and children - Isabella Gertrude (1908), Winifred Jopling (1910) and William (1914) were living at 25, Single Row, Usworth. David, another son, was baptised in January 1915. David and Wilhelmina Ethel Saxby had married at Holy Trinity Church, Usworth, on 23rd November, 1912. Private Meek was CofE. He first went to France on 2nd December 1916, was wounded in the leg and was evacuated home on 6th May 1917, returning to France in October 1917. His will was dated December 1917. One army form described his character as "fair" but he did have a long charge sheet while serving at home. It seems that Private Meek had little regard for tattoo and there are at least 13 instances of him being absent from it. He received the usual range of punishments - confined to barracks, forfeiture of pay and confinement, but they seem to have had little effect.
Mrs Meek received regular letters from her husband and was concerned not to hear from him after the massive German assault of March 1918. Thus she wrote to the War Office, York, as follows, "Sir, I write inquiring of my husband whose number and credentials are above, i have not heard from him since 21st March last, i am uneasy about him as he wrote regularly to me, i hope you will be so kind as to inquire and send me word, there is a neighbour........... as sent word that my husband is a prisoner of war or as gone down, i hope that you will kindly oblige by letting me know the result as soon as you possibly can."
In fact, David had been reported missing on 21st March and was struck off army rolls on 4th June 1918. When completing the list of relatives Mrs Meek named the three older children and added David, born in February 1917. William Meek, David’s father was still alive (born 1861) but William's mother was deceased and his brother George Robert had been killed in action. Isabella (22), and her child, Elizabeth Venison Meek (2) were living at Union, Chester-le-Street, perhaps the Poor House. Mrs Meek received David's medals and his plaque and scroll, as well as a pension of 33/9d per week for herself and four children. A dependant’s card (plum coloured) for Pte 38641 David Meek 2nd DLI lists him as missing from 21/3/18 (death notified 7/5/18 and that his widow Whelmina (sic) of 25 Single Row (born 18/8/90) recived a grant of £5 and a pension of 33/9d from 9/12/18 for herself and 4 children – Isabelle Gertrude Scott 13/8/08, Winifred Saxeby 28/8/10, William 25/11/14, and David 23/2/17.
Charles Henry Armstrong 1 Quarry Row. Driver RFA – could be Gunner 295822, 151 Heavy Battery, RGA. War and Victory. Can’t find either Charles H or George T in the Census for Usworth 1911.
George Thomas Armstrong 1 Quarry Row. 2114 Bugler 20th DLI. Could be 20/214, War and Victory. Can’t find either Charles H or George T in the Census for Usworth 1911.
George Richard Shipley 2 Quarry Row. Stoker RN Pembroke. B 14/12/97 miner, served on Iphigenia from March-Dec1917, then Erebus July 18-March 19. Enlisted 25/9/16 and was discharged after completion of punishment awarded (doesn’t say what for). Paid War Gratuity. In 1911 at 39 Edith Ave - Richard Shipley 63, stoneworker, married to Margaret 29 years, 15 kids, 6 still alive – Joseph 19, Margaret 16, George 12, Ogle 9 and Agnes 9 grandau. Joseph a stone putter. Places of birth Sheriff Hill, Whitehaven and then Usworth the rest.
HMS Erebus
Ordered 9.15, Pendant No. M.02 (1.18). Launched 19.6.16 Harland & Wolff, Govan. 8000 tons, 405(oa), 380(pp)x88x11ft. TE 6000ihp,12kts. Armament: 2-15in with barbette removed from MARSHALL NEY, 8-4 in. Armour: 6in sides, 5in deck, 13in guns. Crew: 204. Based at Dover 1916-18. Battle Honours (and links to despatches, casualties, awards) Belgian Coast 1916/18, Zeebrugge 23 Apr 1918. Arrived 7.46 Ward, Inverkeithing to BU. (British Warships 1914-1919)
Laid 12/10/15, launched 19/6/16, completed 9/16, joined Monitor Squadron at Dover in September 1916. Docked in October 1917 and returned to duty and on the 28th was hit by German distance-controlled explosive boat (DCB) FL.12. Fortunately the 1540lb charge detonated on the bulge, blowing a 50ft hole in it but doing very little damage to the hull. She was back in service by 21 November and remained at Dover until after the Armistice. Tender to Chatham Gunnery School from January 1919 but sent to White Sea in July. While on her way home in October she was diverted to Copenhagen and supported operations in the Gulf of Finland, including the destruction of the German Iron Division at Libau in November 1919. Returned to Chatham on 31 December. Used in firing trials against surrendered German battleship Baden in August 1921 and then paid off into C&M at Chatham.
John Cook 3 Quarry Row. 34574 9th York and Lancaster. Had been 16216 6th Yorks, War and Victory medals. Discharged 10/4/19. Most likely – In 1911 at 44 Middle Row Samuel Cook 52, hewer, married to Isabel 48 for 28 years 9 kids, 6 still alive – Joseph 26, Andrew 21, Mary Eliz 18, John 15 and Hannah Pearson C 10. The three boys were onsetter, putter and driver. Places of birth Washington, Usworth, Brandon and then all Usworth.
Ralph Jackson Short 3 Quarry Row. 115128 Gunner RFA. Discharged PU (fever) 18/10/18. Pension card – nephritis, 3 Quarry Row, Gunner. Pension started 19/10/18 (40% disability) at 10/- per week plus 9/3d for wife then reduced to 20% and reduced to 8/- plus 4/8d and then no grounds for further payment on 16/10/23. War and Victory medals, enlisted 26/10/15. Served in Balkans. Silver War Badge. In 1911 at 9 Eden Tce – George Short 36, Stoneman, married to Catherine 36, for 10 years, 5 kids, 2 still alive – Catherine Isabel 4, George 1 and then Ralph Jackson Short borther 20, onsetter and Mary Ann Winlow, sisterinlaw 17. Places of birth HLS, Washington 3 and Wardley Colliery 2. He died in 1976 in Lancaster
Frederick Sowerby 6 Quarry Row. 49091 1st KOYLI. Neither this number nor this regiment. SR has Fred Sowerby 36, miner enlisting from 6 Albert Tce, 7/9/15 into 19th DLI. If he signed the form himself he signed as Soulsby! And his father as Thomas Soulsby. Later served as 21/23 DLI and was discharged 5/4/17 from 2nd Bn with war and Victory medals. In 1911 at 8 Coxon’s Row – Thomas Sowerby 70 widower (married 50 years 10 kids, 4 still alive) with Margaret 48 dau, Joseph 37, William 34 and Fred 31. The lads were 2 hewers an
Michael McGee 8 Quarry Row. 12309 Labour Coy had been 35506 Leics Regt. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 31 Edith Ave – Patrick McGee (stoneworker) 58, married to Mary Jane (McManus) 56 for 37 years, 11 children, 10 still alive – Thomas 24, Michael 16, Winnie 13 and Mary Devlin servant 20. Places of birth Tyrone, Darlington and Usworth 4. The lads were a hewer and a driver.
Henry Shepherd 15 Quarry Row. 17636 15th DLI. 14th DLI, War and Victory medals. Army has him as Shephard. In 1911 at 14 Quarry Row – Henry Shepherd 43, shot firer below, married to Eliz (Golden) 39 for 23 years and 10 children, 7 still alive – Henry 19 putter, Lydia 17, Jane 14, John 11, George 9, Grace 6, Eliz 4 and Robert Golden, lodger 21, shifter. All born Usworth except Mrs S b Framwellgate.
Joseph Warrender 15 Quarry Row. 83017 2nd Reserve Cavalry and Hussars. 10th Hussars War and Victory medals. Discharged 27/1/19. In 1911 at 15 Quarry Row – Joseph Warrender hewer 39, married to Eliz 37 for 19 years and 7 kids – Mary Eliz 18, Eleanor 15, Joseph 13, Richard 10, Dinah 8, John 5 and Mary Ann 3. Mr W b Dudley Staffs and everyone else at Usworth. Joseph Jr m Serena Whittaker and died in 1951.
Thomas Dixon 17 Quarry Row. 96838 RAMC. Pension Ledger gives address as 29 Single Row and says his rheumatism was not due to, nor aggravated by, his service so claim rejected. SR - Enlisted from 17 Quarry Row, aged 32, married, miner, Feb 1917. Married Eliz Green at Houghton 1912 and 2 children – Joseph and John born Usworth. Discharged 11/3/19. Could be Thomas b 1885 Hebburn, son of John and Susannah cos they were in Usworth at Double Row in 1901. Can’t find him in 1911.
Michael McMahon 20 Quarry Row. 26040 NF. SR – aged 30 (20883) when joined NF in May 1915. Father Peter of 20 Quarry Row. Served in 15th and 3rd NF and then transferred to 18th Scottish Rifles as 55102, July 1918, stretcher bearer, then 497 Labour Coy. War and Victory medals returned for adjustment. In 1891 at Quarry Row – Peter McMann 40 and Eliz 42 with Peter 16, Frank 12, Michael 9, b Monkwearmouth. By 1911 at 9 Albert Tce – Michael McMahon 36 hewer, married 14 years to Mary 34 with 6 kids, 4 still alive – Robert12 , Patrick 7, Mary Evelyn 4 and also boarders John Edward Envy 19 and Margaret Envy 16. Places of birth Sunderland, Usworth, Sunderland and the rest at Usworth.
Robert Harrison 22 Quarry Row. 20785 14th NF, 20th NF then 14th NF – War and Victory medals. Base Details, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 22 Quarry Row – Fred Harrison 53, hewer, married to Eliz 52 for 23 years, 8 kids 3 still alive – Robert 14, Eliz 8 and Emma. Places of birth Acklam, North Hetton and Usworth 3. Robert m Barbara Bain and died in Washington in 1982.
William Thornsby Gordon 1 High Row. 217316 Driver RGA Base Details, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 1 High Row – William Gordon 43 hewer, married to Eliz Ann 34 for 16 years with 2 kids – Mary Jane 15 and William Thornsby G 13. Places of birth Usworth, Neatherley Dean, Wash and Us.
John Scott Jr 2 High Row. 84850 Driver RFA - War, Victory medals and 1915 Star, to France 11/5/15. Born St Nicholas, Nd, 30 years old when he enlisted in August 1914. 51st Brigade. Discharged 31/3/20. E Scott East House Farm (wife or mother) and sister Mary at Winlaton. Can’t pin him down in the Census.
Edward Fraser 6 High Row. K42782 HMS Dreadnought, Stoker discharged 4/3/19. War and Victory medals. Pension says d 18/2/21. Last ship HMS Columbia – no cause of death given. Dependant Tobias Frazer 45 Edith Ave. In 1911 at 43 Middle Row - Tobias Frazer 44 stoneworker, married to Jane 42 for 24 years with 6 kids – Patrick 21, Mary 17, J James 14, Edward 12 and Michael 7. Patrick a shifter and James a driver. Places of birth Roscommon 3, and then Usworth.
James Davidson 7 High Row. 386351 RAMC. SR – 7 High Row, originally Pte 1825, 2/1st Nd Field Ambulance aged 46 when discharged 25/1/19. Mother Isabella at 13 Railway Tce until her death in November 1918. 98th Sanitary Section RAMC. Had paid his mother 6d per day. Served in Salonica from 7/9/17 – 9/1/19. Invalided to England for chronic conjunctivitis 14/12/16 at Malta. In 1911 at 7 High Row - James Davidson deputy overman 39, married 15 years to Mary with 1 child – Isabella 15 and also there was Edward Murray Brother in law 22. Places of birth Maryport, Ireland and Usworth 2.
Peter Conlon 8 High Row. 16215 2nd Yorks – disembarked in France 27/9/15, discharged 9/2/19. 7th Yorks and 6thYorks. War, Victory medals and 1915 Star. Number close to John Hy Simpson and George Golden (perhaps enlisted together.) In 1911 at 42 Middle Row – Bernard Conlon 61, married 40 years to Mary Jane with 11 kids, 9 still alive – John James 39, Eliz 23, Bernard 18 and Peter 15. Males - stonework, hewer and driver. Places of birth Newbottle, Hetton, Sunderland 3 and Usworth. Peter married Jane Hayton and died in 1958.
William Marriner 14 High Row. 20320 9th Royal Irish Fusiliers (brother Henry killed 1/7/16). To France 4/10/15 so War, Victory and 1915 Star. Discharged for wounds 14/3/19. Silver War Badge. Pension ledger - GSW left elbow, born 1895, single, moved from 14 High Row to 1 Cross Row, pension began 14/3/18. 50% disability, 20- per week and final award for life made 14/3/23. In 1911 at 14 High Row - Henry Marriner (64) and Ann Jane (58), were with Mary Ann (28) and William (15) and Ann Jane Denham grandaughter 9. Places of birth were Whitehaven 3, Usworth and Bill Quay. Henry was a wasteman and William a driver.
Andrew Husband 24 High Row. 28117 1st Hants. Started as 14 Division Cycling Coy 5292, then 14th Hants, 2nd Hants, 1st Hants – War and Victory medals. In 1901 at Quarry Row – Joseph 43 and Sarah A 43 – Alice 21, Margaret E 17, Andrew 15, William 14, Joseph 12, John 5. Places of birth Usworth, Skipton, Seaham Harbour 4, Ryhope and Usworth. In 1911 Joseph living as a boarder, aged 22, at Stanley with the Conner family – b Grangetown (ie Ryhope). By 1911 Andrew married and living in Delight Row, Dipton with Jane 22 b Usworth and children Sarah Ann 3 and Joseph 1 b Washington and Usworth respectively.
Joseph Husband Jr 24 High Row. 19438 843rd Area Emp Co. Previously 63443 DLI, War and Victory medals. Pension card says b 1889. Bronchitis aggravated by service. Discharged 11/11/18 at 24 High Row. Disability rated at 20%, 30%, 40%, 40% and 20% for 8/-, 12/-, 16/- and then 8/- for life from 7/2/23. (See above for family details.)
Edward Gordon Carter 26 High Row. 35768 York and Lancaster. Previously Mobile Vet Section, 02943. Discharged 19/2/19. In 1901 at 18 Douglas Tce - James Carter 38 and Frances E 35 with Mary J 11, Edward G 10 and James 8. Places of birth Byker, Usworth, Hebburn and Usworth 2.
John Moran 2 Douglas Tce. 18334 5th R Inniskilling Fus, number beside Fred Balmer. War and Victory medals. Discharged 31/1/19. To Gallipoli 10/7/15. In 1911 at 2 Douglas Tce – John Moran hewer 36, married to Catherine 29 for 9 years, 6 kids, 4 still alive – Edward 7, Francis 4, Ann Theresa and Thomas 2m. Places of birth Durham, Murton and then 4 at Usworth. However, at 65 Edith Ave a different Moran family – Arthur 38 hewer, married to Eliz for 16 years with 8 kids, 5 still alive – John 15, Arthur 12, Ellen 6, Agnes 4 and Catherine 1. Places of birth Willington, Rainton 2, Bill Quay and Usworth 3. John was a shaft boy.
Joseph Thompson Roberts 6 Douglas Tce. 157070 Gunner RGA. No medal rolls etc under that number In 1911 at 6 Douglas Tce – Joseph Roberts 63 hewer, married to Margaret 60 for 39 years with 11 kids, 9 still alive – Margaret 30, Joseph Thompson R 25, Elisha 18, Thomas Stephen R 16, William Edward Thompson R 14, Margaret Catherine 15 and Esther 9. Margaret Jr a dressmaker and the lads worked as labourers and putters. Places of birth Mold, Denbigh, Wingate, Esh, Witton Park, Rainton, Greenside 2 and Usworth.
William Edward Thompson Roberts 6 Douglas Tce. 137343 87th TRB. He was 19 when he attested, 31/1/16 from 6 Douglas Tce, his number 173656, into Training Reserve and also Machine Gun Corps, mother Margaret. When discharged he was 20th MGC. Mobilised 7/5/18. Discharged to mining in December 1918. Doesn’t appear to have gone overseas. (see above for family info).
George Gibson 7 Douglas Tce. 306070 Driver, Tank Corps enlisted in Jarrow and was killed on 23rd July 1918 while serving as 306070, 9 Btn, Royal Tank Corps. The CWGC lists him as son of John Adam and Ellen Gibson and husband of Mary Ann Scott (formerly Gibson) of 23, Woodland Terrace, New Washington. He is buried in Roye New British Cemetery III F10. The Evening Chronicle of 13th August carried this: ‘Gibson – killed in action July 23 1918, Pte George Gibson, Tank Corps, aged 28 years, dearly beloved son of John and the late Eleanor Gibson of 7 Douglas Terrace, Usworth Colliery. Ever remembered by his loving father, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law. Deeply mourned.’ The next entry was ‘Gibson – killed in action July 23 1918, Pte George Gibson, Tank Corps, dearly beloved husband of Minnie Gibson (nee Minnie Mordy) 7 Douglas Terrace, New Rd, Usworth. Deeply mourned by his loving wife and son Joe – also father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law and sister-in-law.’ The death of Gunner G Gibson of Usworth was reported in the Illustrated Chronicle of 28th August 1918 and a photograph of him was printed. An In Memoriam service was held in Usworth Colliery Wesleyan Church on Sunday 15th September 1918 at 6 o’clock for Thomas Lonsdale, Andrew Smith, George Gibson, John Hornsby and John Harbin ‘who have all made the supreme sacrifice for God and Righteousness.’ The Preacher was Mr A Warder of Sunderland. A stone in Usworth Holy Trinity churchyard states that George Gibson, Tank Corps, was killed in action in France on 23/7/18, son of John A (who died, aged 70, in October 1918) and Elenor (who died, aged 67, in 1917) and sister of Isabella (who died, aged 19, in 1892).
In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2016, the army noted that Mary A, George’s widow, received £6.1.9d on 21/11/18 and a further war gratuity of £16.10 was paid on 1/12/19.
A dependant’s card for George Gibson 306070, Pte in Tank Corps, kina 23/7/18, death notified 7/8/18, lists his widow as Mary Ann (now remarried) Scott of 7 Douglas Terrace, now 12 Speculation Place, born 15/10/93. She received a grant of £6 on 26/9/18 and a pension for herself and son Joseph born 10/5/16 of 20/5d from 9/7/19.
Robert Brown 8 Douglas Tce. 241773 9th HLI (1st/9th) War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 8 Douglas Tce – John Brown 46 stationary engineman below ground, married to Dorothy 49 for 23 years and 5 kids – John 23 journeyman butcher, Jane Ann 22 and Robert 13. Places of birth Durham City, Brandon, Littleburn, Langley Moor and Usworth.
Matthew Frain 10 Douglas Tce. 18761 L/Cpl R Inniskilling Fusiliers 1st Bn. To Balkans 25/5/15 – discharged 28/3/19. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. In 1911 at 16 High Row - James Frain 79, retired hewer and his wife Hannah, married 34 years with 11 children, 9 still alive – James 24, Rose 22, Nellie 20, Matthew 15 and Mary Hannah Johnstone grchild 5. Places of birth Roscommon, Felling, Wardley, Newcastle 2, Usworth and Ponteland. James a wagonwayman and Matthew a landing lad.
John Black 11 Douglas Tce. 15439 Gunner Minotaur Royal Marine Artillery. Born 6/5/98, enlisted 13/2/17. Launched 6.6.06 Devonport DY. 14,600 tons. Armament: 4-9.2in, 10-7.5in, 16-12pdr, 5-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 1.5in deck, 8in guns. Crew: 755. China 1914, 7th CS Grand Fleet 1915-16, 2nd CS Grand Fleet 1916-18. Battle Honour Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 12.4.20 Ward, Milford Haven. Minotaur (launched 6/6/06, sold for BU 12/4/20), joined 5th Cruiser Squadron on completion in May 1908 but transferred to 1st CS the following April. Flagship, China Station 1910-14 and after outbreak of war escorted Australian troop convoys in November 1914. Became flagship at Cape of Good Hope but returned home in December 1914 for refit before joining 2nd CS early in 1916. Present at Jutland. Paid off into reserve in June 1919 until sold.
In 1911 at 39 Mount Pleasant – Joseph Black 39 stationary engine winding man, married 18 years and 6 kids to Marion Eliz 35 – Hannah Pearson B 17, Joseph 16, Jonathan 14, John 12, Arthur 10 and Minnie 2. Joseph was i/c an electrical haulage engine and Jonathan an office boy. Places of birth Washington, Walbottle, Murton, Murton, Penshaw 2 and Boldon Colliery.
Jonathan Black 11 Douglas Tce. T4/251850 Driver ASC. Awarded MM, War, Victory and 1915 Star. Started as 1830 in Northumberland Field Ambulance, RAMC then to ASC on 1/9/16. To France 20/4/15 and discharged 6/6/19. (See above for family info)
Henry Parr 12 Douglas Tce. 1173 27th NF. War and Victory medals, discharged 12/3/19. Pension ledger. Debility and ICTA legs. Pension began 13/3/19 but no amount stated. In 1911 at 31 Old Row – John Parr 63, stoneman, married to Mary Jane 61 for 44 years with 13 kids, 11 still alive – Margaret 32, Thomas 22, Jonathan 18, Henry 16, John Henry grandson 4 and Hilda grandau 2. Three lads were putter, putter and driver. Places of birth Framwellgate Moor, WestAuckland, Butternole (sic) 4 and Usworth 2.
Joseph Parr 12 Douglas Tce. 29144 732 Labour Coy. Previously 46890 Lincs Regt. War and Victory medals, Silver War Badge, enlisted 12/12/15, discharged 10/1/19 aged 28, sick, served overseas. Pension ledger. No amount no disability, probably didn’t get a pension. In 1911 at 411/2 Douglas Tce – John Parr 34, hewer, married to Mary 32 for 10 years with 3 kids – Jane Ann 9, Mary Lizzie 6 and John Wm 4m – also a boarder George Nicholson 58 miner. Places of birth Butterknowle, N Biddick, Washington, Usworth, South Hetton, Usworth.
Edward Kelly 13 Douglas Tce. 204355 12/13 NF. Served in 27th, 21st, 20th, 1/4th, 25th, 12/13th. War and Victory medals, born 1898. Pension ledger. Pension began 5/3/19 GSW both feet. 16/- then down to 8/- until 28/3/23 and then for life.Silver War Badge enlisted 2/12/16, discharged 4/3/19. In 1911 at 14 Middle Row – William Kelly 60 hewer, married to Martha (Gouldburn) 52 for 36 years with 14 kids and 10 still alive – Joseph 25, Edward 13, William 8, James 27, Dorothy 18 and Hannah 10. Joseph and James were hewers. Places of birth Barnard Castle and then all Usworth.
George Wilkinson 14 Douglas Tce. 11732 7th Yorks. War and Victory medals. Labour Corps 654104. To France 13/7/15 so 1915 Star as well. Discharged 4/3/19. Two possible George Wilkinsons in 1911 – one aged 32, born Nenthead at Railway Cottages and the other aged 34, b Shildon at 6 Rock Tce.
William Hills Carruthers 15 Douglas Tce. 72722 Driver RFA. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 Station Rd, Usworth – James Carruthers 63, jobbing gardener, married for 40 years to Eliza 61 with 13 children, 9 still alive – John 33, James 32, William Hills C 20 and Frederick 17. Places of birth Nd, Lowick Nd, Benwell 2 and Washington 2. The lads were stoneman, labourer, onsetter and putter. William married McGuire and died in June 1973
John McGuire 15 Douglas Tce. 205723 East Yorks. Army has McQuire – War and Victory medals and Silver War Badge, 8th E Yorks. Enlisted 11/12/15 and discharged 6/2/19 aged 22. In 1911 at 15 Douglas Tce – John Hagan 40 hewer, married to Eliz for 9 years and 3 kids – Margaret McGuire step 19, Mary step 17, John step 14, Winifred Hagan 7, Jane Ann 5 and Eliz 2. Margaret was a postal clerk and John a pony driver. Everyone b Usworth.
Alexander Lewins 18 Douglas Tce. 71880 Gunner RFA, Silver War Badge, enlisted 5/1/15, discharged 8/1/19, aged 27. SR. Very damaged file but he had been A/Sgt and requested to revert to Corporal. Med Report, he tore his right thigh muscles while playing football in 1916 and spent 72 days in hospital in London in June-August 1918, eye problem. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star – to France 26/9/15. In 1911 at 10 Middle Row – George Lewins 67 retired miner, married 40 years to Eliz (Daglish) 60, 10 kids and 8 still alive – George 32, Frank 29, Robert 24, Joseph 21, Alexander 19 and Frank Daglish 61 single boarder. Jobs were stoneman, hewer, labourer and three hewers. Mr Lewins b Wingate and all others at Usworth. Alex married Margaret Jane Stobbs and died in March 1974.
Francis/Frank Lewins 18 Douglas Tce. T/276701 Driver ASC. War and Victory medals. (see above for family details). Francis died 1936.
George Lewins 18 Douglas Tce. 20885 Sgt 9th R Inniskilling Fusiliers. War and Victory medals. MM says 11th Bn. Pension Ledger 9/4d per week for 20% disablement and then grant of £40. (See above for family details)
William Hodgson 19 Douglas Tce 217317 Driver RGA. Pension ledger says suffered from melancholia, Durham County Asylum case. Discharged 11/12/19 from army. Claim rejected. PR - attested Dec 1915 and then mobilised June 1918. Original address 19 Douglas Tce, deleted to 3 Lambton Square, Penshaw Station, 22 and a miner. In 1911 at 19 Douglas Tce – John Hodgson 43 stone shifter, married 21 years (but no wife present so perhaps a widower) and 4 kids with William 18 screener, Lillian Gertrude 13, Elsie 11 and Dora 9. Places of birth Newbottle and the rest Usworth.
Hugh Boyle 24 Douglas Tce. 471135 Driver RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 271/2 Douglas Tce – Sarah Boyle 57 widow, 11 children 9 still alive – Edward 20 boiler maker, Joseph 17 miner and Hugh 15 putter. All born Sunderland.
John Boyle 24 Douglas Tce. DLI. Only John Boyle in DLI was 100567 1/9th and then 2nd, War and Victory medals. Born Southwick 1882 – father Hugh a shipyard riveter in 1891. Can’t find him in 1911 Census.
Joseph Boyle 24 Douglas Tce. 37648 MGC. War and Victory medals. Discharged 4/3/19. In 1911 at 271/2 Douglas Tce – Sarah (Ann Simpson) Boyle 57 widow, 11 children 9 still alive – Edward 20 boiler maker, Joseph 17 miner and Hugh 15 putter. All born Sunderland.
Thomas South 261/2 Douglas Tce. Stoker RN. Born 25/3/99, miner, enlisted 3/5/18. Served on Vivid, Dido, Ganges. War Gratuity received. In 1911 at 261/2 Douglas Tce – James South 45 hewer, married to Bridget 37 for 13 years and 7 kids – Thomas 12, Catherine 10, James 9, Nora May 7, Edward 5, Alice 3 and Ann 1. Places of birth Southwick, Seaham Coll, Washington, Castletown, 5 Usworth. Dido was laid down at London and Glasgow Shipbuilding Company's Govan, Glasgow shipyard on 30 August 1894 An initial attempt to launch the ship on 18 March 1896 proved unsuccessful, with the ship sticking on the slipway but a second attempt on 20 March proved successful, with the ship being completed on 10 May 1898, at a cost of £252,278. In Great War a depot ship. Ganges was a depot ship as well
John Frain 281/2 Douglas Tce. 354196 Motor Transport ASC. Discharged 12/2/19, wife Isabella. Pension cards. Rheumatism attributed to service, listed as 30% so 8/- plus 5/11d for wife and 3 children, then 12/- for him and then back to 8/- plus 5/11d until 1923. It seems that John died in 1930 because a different card describes Isabella as his widow of 20 Quarry Row. In 1911 at 281/2 Douglas Tce – John Frain 33 hewer, married to Isabella 29 for 9 years with 7 kids, 2 still alive – Annie 4, Matthew 3m and John McGlen single boarder 41. Places of birth Felling, Sunderland, Usworth 2 and Sunderland.
James Cowen 32 Douglas Tce. 72721 Driver RFA. To France 21/5/15 – 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Army has Cowan. In 1911 at 40 Middle Row – Henry Cowan hewer 52, and Hannah 50 married 21 years, 8 kids, 4 still alive – James 18 putter, John 16 landing boy, Mary 11, Joseph Sherlock adopted child 8 and 2 boarders, William Ridley 48 and John Ridley 12. Places of birth Whitehaven, St Bees, Walbottle, Felling, Usworth 2, Thornley and Tyne Dock.
William Daglish 331/2 Douglas Tce. 283743 Gunner RHA RFA. PR He was 26, a married miner at the same address when he enlisted in Jan 1916. He had married Jane Barker at Gateshead on 1/11/13 and child William Prudhoe D was born 30/7/15. Posted June 1918 and discharged December 1918, 3rd Battery Siege Artillery Brigade. Doesn’t appear to have gone abroad. In 1911 at 17 High Row – Thomas Daglish 65 stoneman , Margaret 57, married 39 years, 11 kids, 6 still alive – William 21 a putter, Margaret 16. Places of birth Benwell, Monkwearmouth and 2 at Usworth.
Henry Shepherd 15 Quarry Row. 17636 15th DLI. 14th DLI, War and Victory medals. Army has him as Shephard. In 1911 at 14 Quarry Row – Henry Shepherd 43, shot firer below, married to Eliz (Golden) 39 for 23 years and 10 children, 7 still alive – Henry 19 putter, Lydia 17, Jane 14, John 11, George 9, Grace 6, Eliz 4 and Robert Golden, lodger 21, shifter. All born Usworth except Mrs S b Framwellgate.
Joseph Warrender 15 Quarry Row. 83017 2nd Reserve Cavalry and Hussars. 10th Hussars War and Victory medals. Discharged 27/1/19. In 1911 at 15 Quarry Row – Joseph Warrender hewer 39, married to Eliz 37 for 19 years and 7 kids – Mary Eliz 18, Eleanor 15, Joseph 13, Richard 10, Dinah 8, John 5 and Mary Ann 3. Mr W b Dudley Staffs and everyone else at Usworth. Joseph Jr m Serena Whittaker and died in 1951.
Thomas Dixon 17 Quarry Row. 96838 RAMC. Pension Ledger gives address as 29 Single Row and says his rheumatism was not due to, nor aggravated by, his service so claim rejected. SR - Enlisted from 17 Quarry Row, aged 32, married, miner, Feb 1917. Married Eliz Green at Houghton 1912 and 2 children – Joseph and John born Usworth. Discharged 11/3/19. Could be Thomas b 1885 Hebburn, son of John and Susannah cos they were in Usworth at Double Row in 1901. Can’t find him in 1911.
Michael McMahon 20 Quarry Row. 26040 NF. SR – aged 30 (20883) when joined NF in May 1915. Father Peter of 20 Quarry Row. Served in 15th and 3rd NF and then transferred to 18th Scottish Rifles as 55102, July 1918, stretcher bearer, then 497 Labour Coy. War and Victory medals returned for adjustment. In 1891 at Quarry Row – Peter McMann 40 and Eliz 42 with Peter 16, Frank 12, Michael 9, b Monkwearmouth. By 1911 at 9 Albert Tce – Michael McMahon 36 hewer, married 14 years to Mary 34 with 6 kids, 4 still alive – Robert12 , Patrick 7, Mary Evelyn 4 and also boarders John Edward Envy 19 and Margaret Envy 16. Places of birth Sunderland, Usworth, Sunderland and the rest at Usworth.
Robert Harrison 22 Quarry Row. 20785 14th NF, 20th NF then 14th NF – War and Victory medals. Base Details, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 22 Quarry Row – Fred Harrison 53, hewer, married to Eliz 52 for 23 years, 8 kids 3 still alive – Robert 14, Eliz 8 and Emma. Places of birth Acklam, North Hetton and Usworth 3. Robert m Barbara Bain and died in Washington in 1982.
William Thornsby Gordon 1 High Row. 217316 Driver RGA Base Details, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 1 High Row – William Gordon 43 hewer, married to Eliz Ann 34 for 16 years with 2 kids – Mary Jane 15 and William Thornsby G 13. Places of birth Usworth, Neatherley Dean, Wash and Us.
John Scott Jr 2 High Row. 84850 Driver RFA - War, Victory medals and 1915 Star, to France 11/5/15. Born St Nicholas, Nd, 30 years old when he enlisted in August 1914. 51st Brigade. Discharged 31/3/20. E Scott East House Farm (wife or mother) and sister Mary at Winlaton. Can’t pin him down in the Census.
Edward Fraser 6 High Row. K42782 HMS Dreadnought, Stoker discharged 4/3/19. War and Victory medals. Pension says d 18/2/21. Last ship HMS Columbia – no cause of death given. Dependant Tobias Frazer 45 Edith Ave. In 1911 at 43 Middle Row - Tobias Frazer 44 stoneworker, married to Jane 42 for 24 years with 6 kids – Patrick 21, Mary 17, J James 14, Edward 12 and Michael 7. Patrick a shifter and James a driver. Places of birth Roscommon 3, and then Usworth.
James Davidson 7 High Row. 386351 RAMC. SR – 7 High Row, originally Pte 1825, 2/1st Nd Field Ambulance aged 46 when discharged 25/1/19. Mother Isabella at 13 Railway Tce until her death in November 1918. 98th Sanitary Section RAMC. Had paid his mother 6d per day. Served in Salonica from 7/9/17 – 9/1/19. Invalided to England for chronic conjunctivitis 14/12/16 at Malta. In 1911 at 7 High Row - James Davidson deputy overman 39, married 15 years to Mary with 1 child – Isabella 15 and also there was Edward Murray Brother in law 22. Places of birth Maryport, Ireland and Usworth 2.
Peter Conlon 8 High Row. 16215 2nd Yorks – disembarked in France 27/9/15, discharged 9/2/19. 7th Yorks and 6thYorks. War, Victory medals and 1915 Star. Number close to John Hy Simpson and George Golden (perhaps enlisted together.) In 1911 at 42 Middle Row – Bernard Conlon 61, married 40 years to Mary Jane with 11 kids, 9 still alive – John James 39, Eliz 23, Bernard 18 and Peter 15. Males - stonework, hewer and driver. Places of birth Newbottle, Hetton, Sunderland 3 and Usworth. Peter married Jane Hayton and died in 1958.
William Marriner 14 High Row. 20320 9th Royal Irish Fusiliers (brother Henry killed 1/7/16). To France 4/10/15 so War, Victory and 1915 Star. Discharged for wounds 14/3/19. Silver War Badge. Pension ledger - GSW left elbow, born 1895, single, moved from 14 High Row to 1 Cross Row, pension began 14/3/18. 50% disability, 20- per week and final award for life made 14/3/23. In 1911 at 14 High Row - Henry Marriner (64) and Ann Jane (58), were with Mary Ann (28) and William (15) and Ann Jane Denham grandaughter 9. Places of birth were Whitehaven 3, Usworth and Bill Quay. Henry was a wasteman and William a driver.
Andrew Husband 24 High Row. 28117 1st Hants. Started as 14 Division Cycling Coy 5292, then 14th Hants, 2nd Hants, 1st Hants – War and Victory medals. In 1901 at Quarry Row – Joseph 43 and Sarah A 43 – Alice 21, Margaret E 17, Andrew 15, William 14, Joseph 12, John 5. Places of birth Usworth, Skipton, Seaham Harbour 4, Ryhope and Usworth. In 1911 Joseph living as a boarder, aged 22, at Stanley with the Conner family – b Grangetown (ie Ryhope). By 1911 Andrew married and living in Delight Row, Dipton with Jane 22 b Usworth and children Sarah Ann 3 and Joseph 1 b Washington and Usworth respectively.
Joseph Husband Jr 24 High Row. 19438 843rd Area Emp Co. Previously 63443 DLI, War and Victory medals. Pension card says b 1889. Bronchitis aggravated by service. Discharged 11/11/18 at 24 High Row. Disability rated at 20%, 30%, 40%, 40% and 20% for 8/-, 12/-, 16/- and then 8/- for life from 7/2/23. (See above for family details.)
Edward Gordon Carter 26 High Row. 35768 York and Lancaster. Previously Mobile Vet Section, 02943. Discharged 19/2/19. In 1901 at 18 Douglas Tce - James Carter 38 and Frances E 35 with Mary J 11, Edward G 10 and James 8. Places of birth Byker, Usworth, Hebburn and Usworth 2.
John Moran 2 Douglas Tce. 18334 5th R Inniskilling Fus, number beside Fred Balmer. War and Victory medals. Discharged 31/1/19. To Gallipoli 10/7/15. In 1911 at 2 Douglas Tce – John Moran hewer 36, married to Catherine 29 for 9 years, 6 kids, 4 still alive – Edward 7, Francis 4, Ann Theresa and Thomas 2m. Places of birth Durham, Murton and then 4 at Usworth. However, at 65 Edith Ave a different Moran family – Arthur 38 hewer, married to Eliz for 16 years with 8 kids, 5 still alive – John 15, Arthur 12, Ellen 6, Agnes 4 and Catherine 1. Places of birth Willington, Rainton 2, Bill Quay and Usworth 3. John was a shaft boy.
Joseph Thompson Roberts 6 Douglas Tce. 157070 Gunner RGA. No medal rolls etc under that number In 1911 at 6 Douglas Tce – Joseph Roberts 63 hewer, married to Margaret 60 for 39 years with 11 kids, 9 still alive – Margaret 30, Joseph Thompson R 25, Elisha 18, Thomas Stephen R 16, William Edward Thompson R 14, Margaret Catherine 15 and Esther 9. Margaret Jr a dressmaker and the lads worked as labourers and putters. Places of birth Mold, Denbigh, Wingate, Esh, Witton Park, Rainton, Greenside 2 and Usworth.
William Edward Thompson Roberts 6 Douglas Tce. 137343 87th TRB. He was 19 when he attested, 31/1/16 from 6 Douglas Tce, his number 173656, into Training Reserve and also Machine Gun Corps, mother Margaret. When discharged he was 20th MGC. Mobilised 7/5/18. Discharged to mining in December 1918. Doesn’t appear to have gone overseas. (see above for family info).
George Gibson 7 Douglas Tce. 306070 Driver, Tank Corps enlisted in Jarrow and was killed on 23rd July 1918 while serving as 306070, 9 Btn, Royal Tank Corps. The CWGC lists him as son of John Adam and Ellen Gibson and husband of Mary Ann Scott (formerly Gibson) of 23, Woodland Terrace, New Washington. He is buried in Roye New British Cemetery III F10. The Evening Chronicle of 13th August carried this: ‘Gibson – killed in action July 23 1918, Pte George Gibson, Tank Corps, aged 28 years, dearly beloved son of John and the late Eleanor Gibson of 7 Douglas Terrace, Usworth Colliery. Ever remembered by his loving father, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law. Deeply mourned.’ The next entry was ‘Gibson – killed in action July 23 1918, Pte George Gibson, Tank Corps, dearly beloved husband of Minnie Gibson (nee Minnie Mordy) 7 Douglas Terrace, New Rd, Usworth. Deeply mourned by his loving wife and son Joe – also father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law and sister-in-law.’ The death of Gunner G Gibson of Usworth was reported in the Illustrated Chronicle of 28th August 1918 and a photograph of him was printed. An In Memoriam service was held in Usworth Colliery Wesleyan Church on Sunday 15th September 1918 at 6 o’clock for Thomas Lonsdale, Andrew Smith, George Gibson, John Hornsby and John Harbin ‘who have all made the supreme sacrifice for God and Righteousness.’ The Preacher was Mr A Warder of Sunderland. A stone in Usworth Holy Trinity churchyard states that George Gibson, Tank Corps, was killed in action in France on 23/7/18, son of John A (who died, aged 70, in October 1918) and Elenor (who died, aged 67, in 1917) and sister of Isabella (who died, aged 19, in 1892).
In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2016, the army noted that Mary A, George’s widow, received £6.1.9d on 21/11/18 and a further war gratuity of £16.10 was paid on 1/12/19.
A dependant’s card for George Gibson 306070, Pte in Tank Corps, kina 23/7/18, death notified 7/8/18, lists his widow as Mary Ann (now remarried) Scott of 7 Douglas Terrace, now 12 Speculation Place, born 15/10/93. She received a grant of £6 on 26/9/18 and a pension for herself and son Joseph born 10/5/16 of 20/5d from 9/7/19.
Robert Brown 8 Douglas Tce. 241773 9th HLI (1st/9th) War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 8 Douglas Tce – John Brown 46 stationary engineman below ground, married to Dorothy 49 for 23 years and 5 kids – John 23 journeyman butcher, Jane Ann 22 and Robert 13. Places of birth Durham City, Brandon, Littleburn, Langley Moor and Usworth.
Matthew Frain 10 Douglas Tce. 18761 L/Cpl R Inniskilling Fusiliers 1st Bn. To Balkans 25/5/15 – discharged 28/3/19. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. In 1911 at 16 High Row - James Frain 79, retired hewer and his wife Hannah, married 34 years with 11 children, 9 still alive – James 24, Rose 22, Nellie 20, Matthew 15 and Mary Hannah Johnstone grchild 5. Places of birth Roscommon, Felling, Wardley, Newcastle 2, Usworth and Ponteland. James a wagonwayman and Matthew a landing lad.
John Black 11 Douglas Tce. 15439 Gunner Minotaur Royal Marine Artillery. Born 6/5/98, enlisted 13/2/17. Launched 6.6.06 Devonport DY. 14,600 tons. Armament: 4-9.2in, 10-7.5in, 16-12pdr, 5-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 1.5in deck, 8in guns. Crew: 755. China 1914, 7th CS Grand Fleet 1915-16, 2nd CS Grand Fleet 1916-18. Battle Honour Jutland 31 May 1916. Sold 12.4.20 Ward, Milford Haven. Minotaur (launched 6/6/06, sold for BU 12/4/20), joined 5th Cruiser Squadron on completion in May 1908 but transferred to 1st CS the following April. Flagship, China Station 1910-14 and after outbreak of war escorted Australian troop convoys in November 1914. Became flagship at Cape of Good Hope but returned home in December 1914 for refit before joining 2nd CS early in 1916. Present at Jutland. Paid off into reserve in June 1919 until sold.
In 1911 at 39 Mount Pleasant – Joseph Black 39 stationary engine winding man, married 18 years and 6 kids to Marion Eliz 35 – Hannah Pearson B 17, Joseph 16, Jonathan 14, John 12, Arthur 10 and Minnie 2. Joseph was i/c an electrical haulage engine and Jonathan an office boy. Places of birth Washington, Walbottle, Murton, Murton, Penshaw 2 and Boldon Colliery.
Jonathan Black 11 Douglas Tce. T4/251850 Driver ASC. Awarded MM, War, Victory and 1915 Star. Started as 1830 in Northumberland Field Ambulance, RAMC then to ASC on 1/9/16. To France 20/4/15 and discharged 6/6/19. (See above for family info)
Henry Parr 12 Douglas Tce. 1173 27th NF. War and Victory medals, discharged 12/3/19. Pension ledger. Debility and ICTA legs. Pension began 13/3/19 but no amount stated. In 1911 at 31 Old Row – John Parr 63, stoneman, married to Mary Jane 61 for 44 years with 13 kids, 11 still alive – Margaret 32, Thomas 22, Jonathan 18, Henry 16, John Henry grandson 4 and Hilda grandau 2. Three lads were putter, putter and driver. Places of birth Framwellgate Moor, WestAuckland, Butternole (sic) 4 and Usworth 2.
Joseph Parr 12 Douglas Tce. 29144 732 Labour Coy. Previously 46890 Lincs Regt. War and Victory medals, Silver War Badge, enlisted 12/12/15, discharged 10/1/19 aged 28, sick, served overseas. Pension ledger. No amount no disability, probably didn’t get a pension. In 1911 at 411/2 Douglas Tce – John Parr 34, hewer, married to Mary 32 for 10 years with 3 kids – Jane Ann 9, Mary Lizzie 6 and John Wm 4m – also a boarder George Nicholson 58 miner. Places of birth Butterknowle, N Biddick, Washington, Usworth, South Hetton, Usworth.
Edward Kelly 13 Douglas Tce. 204355 12/13 NF. Served in 27th, 21st, 20th, 1/4th, 25th, 12/13th. War and Victory medals, born 1898. Pension ledger. Pension began 5/3/19 GSW both feet. 16/- then down to 8/- until 28/3/23 and then for life.Silver War Badge enlisted 2/12/16, discharged 4/3/19. In 1911 at 14 Middle Row – William Kelly 60 hewer, married to Martha (Gouldburn) 52 for 36 years with 14 kids and 10 still alive – Joseph 25, Edward 13, William 8, James 27, Dorothy 18 and Hannah 10. Joseph and James were hewers. Places of birth Barnard Castle and then all Usworth.
George Wilkinson 14 Douglas Tce. 11732 7th Yorks. War and Victory medals. Labour Corps 654104. To France 13/7/15 so 1915 Star as well. Discharged 4/3/19. Two possible George Wilkinsons in 1911 – one aged 32, born Nenthead at Railway Cottages and the other aged 34, b Shildon at 6 Rock Tce.
William Hills Carruthers 15 Douglas Tce. 72722 Driver RFA. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 Station Rd, Usworth – James Carruthers 63, jobbing gardener, married for 40 years to Eliza 61 with 13 children, 9 still alive – John 33, James 32, William Hills C 20 and Frederick 17. Places of birth Nd, Lowick Nd, Benwell 2 and Washington 2. The lads were stoneman, labourer, onsetter and putter. William married McGuire and died in June 1973
John McGuire 15 Douglas Tce. 205723 East Yorks. Army has McQuire – War and Victory medals and Silver War Badge, 8th E Yorks. Enlisted 11/12/15 and discharged 6/2/19 aged 22. In 1911 at 15 Douglas Tce – John Hagan 40 hewer, married to Eliz for 9 years and 3 kids – Margaret McGuire step 19, Mary step 17, John step 14, Winifred Hagan 7, Jane Ann 5 and Eliz 2. Margaret was a postal clerk and John a pony driver. Everyone b Usworth.
Alexander Lewins 18 Douglas Tce. 71880 Gunner RFA, Silver War Badge, enlisted 5/1/15, discharged 8/1/19, aged 27. SR. Very damaged file but he had been A/Sgt and requested to revert to Corporal. Med Report, he tore his right thigh muscles while playing football in 1916 and spent 72 days in hospital in London in June-August 1918, eye problem. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star – to France 26/9/15. In 1911 at 10 Middle Row – George Lewins 67 retired miner, married 40 years to Eliz (Daglish) 60, 10 kids and 8 still alive – George 32, Frank 29, Robert 24, Joseph 21, Alexander 19 and Frank Daglish 61 single boarder. Jobs were stoneman, hewer, labourer and three hewers. Mr Lewins b Wingate and all others at Usworth. Alex married Margaret Jane Stobbs and died in March 1974.
Francis/Frank Lewins 18 Douglas Tce. T/276701 Driver ASC. War and Victory medals. (see above for family details). Francis died 1936.
George Lewins 18 Douglas Tce. 20885 Sgt 9th R Inniskilling Fusiliers. War and Victory medals. MM says 11th Bn. Pension Ledger 9/4d per week for 20% disablement and then grant of £40. (See above for family details)
William Hodgson 19 Douglas Tce 217317 Driver RGA. Pension ledger says suffered from melancholia, Durham County Asylum case. Discharged 11/12/19 from army. Claim rejected. PR - attested Dec 1915 and then mobilised June 1918. Original address 19 Douglas Tce, deleted to 3 Lambton Square, Penshaw Station, 22 and a miner. In 1911 at 19 Douglas Tce – John Hodgson 43 stone shifter, married 21 years (but no wife present so perhaps a widower) and 4 kids with William 18 screener, Lillian Gertrude 13, Elsie 11 and Dora 9. Places of birth Newbottle and the rest Usworth.
Hugh Boyle 24 Douglas Tce. 471135 Driver RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 271/2 Douglas Tce – Sarah Boyle 57 widow, 11 children 9 still alive – Edward 20 boiler maker, Joseph 17 miner and Hugh 15 putter. All born Sunderland.
John Boyle 24 Douglas Tce. DLI. Only John Boyle in DLI was 100567 1/9th and then 2nd, War and Victory medals. Born Southwick 1882 – father Hugh a shipyard riveter in 1891. Can’t find him in 1911 Census.
Joseph Boyle 24 Douglas Tce. 37648 MGC. War and Victory medals. Discharged 4/3/19. In 1911 at 271/2 Douglas Tce – Sarah (Ann Simpson) Boyle 57 widow, 11 children 9 still alive – Edward 20 boiler maker, Joseph 17 miner and Hugh 15 putter. All born Sunderland.
Thomas South 261/2 Douglas Tce. Stoker RN. Born 25/3/99, miner, enlisted 3/5/18. Served on Vivid, Dido, Ganges. War Gratuity received. In 1911 at 261/2 Douglas Tce – James South 45 hewer, married to Bridget 37 for 13 years and 7 kids – Thomas 12, Catherine 10, James 9, Nora May 7, Edward 5, Alice 3 and Ann 1. Places of birth Southwick, Seaham Coll, Washington, Castletown, 5 Usworth. Dido was laid down at London and Glasgow Shipbuilding Company's Govan, Glasgow shipyard on 30 August 1894 An initial attempt to launch the ship on 18 March 1896 proved unsuccessful, with the ship sticking on the slipway but a second attempt on 20 March proved successful, with the ship being completed on 10 May 1898, at a cost of £252,278. In Great War a depot ship. Ganges was a depot ship as well
John Frain 281/2 Douglas Tce. 354196 Motor Transport ASC. Discharged 12/2/19, wife Isabella. Pension cards. Rheumatism attributed to service, listed as 30% so 8/- plus 5/11d for wife and 3 children, then 12/- for him and then back to 8/- plus 5/11d until 1923. It seems that John died in 1930 because a different card describes Isabella as his widow of 20 Quarry Row. In 1911 at 281/2 Douglas Tce – John Frain 33 hewer, married to Isabella 29 for 9 years with 7 kids, 2 still alive – Annie 4, Matthew 3m and John McGlen single boarder 41. Places of birth Felling, Sunderland, Usworth 2 and Sunderland.
James Cowen 32 Douglas Tce. 72721 Driver RFA. To France 21/5/15 – 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Army has Cowan. In 1911 at 40 Middle Row – Henry Cowan hewer 52, and Hannah 50 married 21 years, 8 kids, 4 still alive – James 18 putter, John 16 landing boy, Mary 11, Joseph Sherlock adopted child 8 and 2 boarders, William Ridley 48 and John Ridley 12. Places of birth Whitehaven, St Bees, Walbottle, Felling, Usworth 2, Thornley and Tyne Dock.
William Daglish 331/2 Douglas Tce. 283743 Gunner RHA RFA. PR He was 26, a married miner at the same address when he enlisted in Jan 1916. He had married Jane Barker at Gateshead on 1/11/13 and child William Prudhoe D was born 30/7/15. Posted June 1918 and discharged December 1918, 3rd Battery Siege Artillery Brigade. Doesn’t appear to have gone abroad. In 1911 at 17 High Row – Thomas Daglish 65 stoneman , Margaret 57, married 39 years, 11 kids, 6 still alive – William 21 a putter, Margaret 16. Places of birth Benwell, Monkwearmouth and 2 at Usworth.
Henry Leek 341/2 Douglas Tce. Stoker ‘Diadem’ (stokers’ training ship). Navy record says born 21/4/99 in Gateshead, miner, enlisted March 1918. In 1911 at 341/2 Douglas Tce – Thomas Leak (sic) 42, hewer, married to Ann 38 for 16 years, 5 kids, 3 still alive, Albert 13, Henry 11, Tabitha 8 and George Mould relative 10m. Places of birth - Methley Junction Yorks, Middle Rainton, Windy Nook 2, Usworth and Washington.
Thomas Bell 36 Douglas Tce. 2nd Stoker Victory. Poss b 1897 Durham. Can’t trace him in the Census.
George Stephenson 37 Douglas Tce. 1248 NF. 26th NF – on the list for War and Victory medal but it says he deserted on 25/9/16. In 1911 John George Stephenson living at 38 Douglas Tce, 31, stoneman, married 8 years to Hannah, 4 kids, 3 still alive – James Wm 7, Margaret 5 and Jonathan 2. Places of birth Sunderland, Fatfield, Boldon, Penshaw and Usworth
John Coltman Stephenson 37 Douglas Tce. 471024 Driver RE. War and Victory medals. Born Gateshead 1898, brother to Alexander, killed 7/10/16. In 1901 the Census recorded George Stephenson (33) and his wife Mary (33), living at 73, Wellington Street, Westgate, Newcastle with their children - George (13), Alexander (8), Richard (4) and John (3). Mr Stephenson was a hewer, born at Coxhoe, and the other birthplaces, in order, were Brancepeth, Easington Lane, Easington Lane, Gateshead and Gateshead. Also present in the home was George's widowed mother, Mary Ann (59), born in Lanchester. By 1911 the family had moved to Usworth but George Sr wasn't present and nor was Mary Ann. In fact, the Head of Household, at 37, Douglas Terrace, was named as George Jr and his brothers Richard Mawson Stephenson, John Coltman Stephenson and Alexander were living with him as well as his mother. The lads were working as shifter, shifter and pony driver.
Robert Jackson Willey 38 Douglas Tce. 1045 Leicesters. Army has him War and Victory medals…10045 34 Cyclist Corps, 43358 11th Leicesters. In 1911 at 32 Douglas Tce - Robert Jackson Willey 28, hewer, married 6 years and 3 kids to Catherine (Casey) 23 – Robert 5, Sarah 3, John 1. Places of birth - Dipton, Ryhope and Usworth 3.
Edward Murray 381/2 Douglas Tce. 20781 Gunner RFA. To France 13/7/15 – 15 Star, War and Victory medals. SR…..b 1888, Usworth, 26 and married when he enlisted 5/9/14. Sept 1915 posted to 3rd Div Artillery then 109 Bde, then D Battery 281 Bde, discharged Feb 1919. In discussion with War Dept. as late as 1935 about papers which were allegedly lost in a fire. In 1911 at 7 High Row – James Davidson 39, deputy overman, married to Mary Davidson for 15 years and 1 child – Isabella 15 and Edward Murray broinlaw 22, hewer. Places of birth -Maryport, Ireland and Usworth 2. He married Sarah Walker in 1911, had 5 children and died in Doncaster in 1964.
John Cowen 391/2 Douglas Tce. 95611 5th DLI. Medal roll says 1/9th and 13th DLI, War and Victory medals. Discharged 11/2/19. Pension ledger, GSW right shoulder, 321/2 Douglas Tce, 20% disability 8/- a week and then 8/- a week + 4/8d for wife and 2 children, final award made in December 1923. SR has him as Cowan, b 1895, married Eliz McQuillan 6/6/16 at Felling. Enlisted in 1915 at 22 High Rows, aged 20 but not mobilised until June 1918. Wrote a will 5/10/18. In 1911 at 40 Middle Row – Henry Cowan hewer 52, and Hannah 50 married 21 years, 8 kids, 4 still alive – James 18 putter, John 16 landing boy, Mary 11, Joseph Sherlock adopted child 8 and 2 boarders, William Ridley 48 and John Ridley 12. Places of birth - Whitehaven, St Bees, Walbottle, Felling, Usworth 2, Thornley and Tyne Dock.
Samuel McCourt 40 Douglas Tce. 156196 Sapper RE. Started as 19th DLI, 153 and then RE. SR – enlisted from 40 Douglas Tce, 30 years old, miner, married, DLI 27/2/15. To RE 30/5/16, demob 26/2/19. Qualified as a tunneller, 6/- per day in Nov 1917. Married Eliz Dodds Jan 1910 and three kids - Ann 1911, Gilbert1913 (died aged 5 in Oct 1918 of pneumonia) and David 1915. In 1911 at 331/2 Douglas Tce – Samuel McCourt hewer 26, married for 1 year to Eliz, 1 child – Ann 2 months and Thos Wm Dunn boarder 62, widower, retired miner. Places of birth - Whitehaven, Washington, Usworth, Easington Lane. Sam died in April 1947.
William Anderson 401/2 Douglas Tce. 20752 Driver RFA. 17/7/15 to Egypt – so 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 40 Douglas Tce – William Anderson 28 hewer, married 5 years to Jane, 2 kids, 1 alive, Martha 4 and Martha Kelly sister inlaw 16. Places of birth - Easington and 3 Usworth.
Thomas Conway 41 Douglas Tce. 470789 Sapper RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 41 Douglas Tce – Thomas Conway hewer 38 b County Down, married 10 years to Mary, 3 kids – Michael 9, Thos 2 and Catherine 5. Apart from Thomas Sr, all others b Usworth.
Ralph Smith 42 Douglas Tce. 128142 Pioneer RE. Pension died 9/7/21. Mrs Edith Smith of 42 Douglas Tce. Claim refused on medical grounds dated 3/11/22. Three cards but none of them give his cause of death. Started as DLI 12242, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 28 Railway Tce – William Smith 50, hewer, married to Mary Ann for 27 years with 6 kids, 4 still alive – Ralph 25, stoneman, Lizzie Ann 13, William 10. Places of birth Seaham Harbour, Washington New Rows, Murton and Usworth 2.
John Palmer 421/2 Douglas Tce. 72744 Driver RFA. To France 6/12/15 so War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. Two possibles – one aged 40 in 1911, perhaps the more likely is John Palmer 17 in 1911, a putter, at 531/2 Douglas Tce – son of Edward and Mary Eliz both 42 and brother to Mary Annie 21, Margaret Ann 7, George 2 and then Robert Meek Palmer grson 2 and Mary Eliz Palmer daughter 1. Places of birth - HLS, 3 Hetton and 4 Usworth
James Knowles 431/2 Douglas Tce. 26/376 26th NF, then RAOC 039305. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 56 Douglas Tce – James Knowles 24 hewer, married to Mary for 2 years, 3 kids – Mary Ann McKeown 2, Thos Dobson Knowles 1 and Leonorah Knowles 3 weeks. James b Whitehaven and all others at Usworth.
Patrick Frazer 441/2 Douglas Tce. 41693 2nd NF. Acting Sgt, War and Victory medals. 2nd NF, 1st NF, 12/13th NF. In 1911 at 43 Middle Row - Tobias Frazer 44 stoneworker, married to Jane 42 for 24 years with 6 kids – Patrick 21, Mary 17, J James 14, Edward 12 (also on Absent Voters List) and Michael 7. Patrick a shifter and James a driver. Places of birth -Roscommon 3, and then Usworth.
George Meek 451/2 Douglas Tce. 205628 2nd East Yorks then 17781 MGC. Discharged 29/11/19 with War and Victory medals. In 1911 at North Farm, Great Usworth – Robert 69, farmer, married for 35 years to Jane Ann 65 with 6 children, 2 still alive – Joseph Robert 29, George 27, Jackson Hope, servant 22, Mary Ann Beckett servant 20. Places of birth - Earsdon, Monkwearmouth, Great Usworth 2, Hebburn and Great Yarmouth.
Jabez Pearson 461/2 Douglas Tce. 18371 11th R Inniskilling Fusiliers. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 2 Havannah Tce – Jabez Pearson 25 stoneminer, married to Esther 23 for 5 years, 3 kids, 2 still alive – Emma 4 and Nora 1. All born Usworth.
Joseph Tait 47 Douglas Tce. 306063 Tank Corps. War and Victory medals (number close to that of George Gibson). SR - Born Usworth, 25 years old when he joined in May 1909, 11 Douglas Tce – 1st Durham Fortress Coy as Sapper 355, then to 408 Highland Field Coy, then to Tank Corps Jan 1918. A son, Joseph aged 15m died of measles and lobar pneumonia July 1917. Also 470056. In 1901 the Joseph Tait b Usworth 1884 was living at Double Row as the stepson of Alfred Murfin? and Elizabeth, Alfred from Kirk Langley Derbyshire and she from Pittington. Joseph was a pony driver and his siblings – John 30, Henry 19 and Ellen 22 were also at home. Can’t find where he is in 1911.
John Wilson 491/2 Douglas Tce. Yorks Regt. Too many John Wilsons in Yorks Regt and several in the Census
Robert Prudhoe 50 Douglas Tce. 14497 6th East Yorks. War and Victory medals. To Balkans 4/10/15 so 1915 Star. Born 1888. Pension ledger says 20 Home View, suffering from bronchitis aggravated by service. Married. Discharged 1/2/19. First assessed at 20% so 8/- for him and 4/8d for wife and 2 kids then 15%-19% and total of 10/6d for 104 weeks from 17/1/23. In 1911 at 20 Home View – John Prudhoe stoneman 47, married for 26 years to Mary, 9 kids, 5 still alive Robert 23, Joseph 18, Evelyn 13, John 11, Norman 8 and Richard Ramsay nephew 13. Mr P b Usworth and all others at Washington. Robert a hewer and Joseph a putter.
David Cockburn 57 Douglas Tce. 11506 Labour Co. Previously 49102. War and Victory medals. In 1901 at Usworth Village - the family of Robert Cockburn 39 a brick layer and his wife Mary A 40; children were Mary A, John A, Elizabeth P, Margaret, Helen M, Emma, Isabella D and Sarah J – also with them were David and Robert Cockburn – nephews aged 21 and 17, a plasterer and an apprentice blacksmith both b Sunderland. Can’t find David in 1911 Census.
Anthony Maughan 571/2 Douglas Tce 16814 L/Cpl 3rd Yorks. Next number to James (killed 5/10/17). 1915 Star – went to France 26/3/15 and discharged 10/1/19. Served in 8th, 6th and 2nd Yorks. War and Victory medals. SR - born Usworth, 19 when he enlisted on 4th September 1914. Married Hannah Wilkinson in June 1914, Anthony b December 1914. To France 26/8/15. Discharged 10/1/19 to 67 Edith Ave. GSW to scrotum – to 12 GH Rouen 12/7/16. Actually joined Border Regt (7th) and transferred to serve with elder brother. The 1901 Census listed the family of George (41) and Mary E Maughan (36) at 16, Douglas Terrace, Usworth. Their children were Robert W (13), James H (11), Margaret A (7), Anthony (5), George (2) and Lena (4m). George was a hewer, born at Coundon, while his wife and eldest child were both born at Boyne, Durham. The other children were born in Usworth. Robert W was working as a driver, underground
William Arthur John Cooper 581/2 Douglas Tce. T/4040903 Driver ASC. Can’t trace him in military or Census records
George Thomas Robinson 60 Douglas Tce. 376744 Lab Co. Previously 39613 NF. Pension ledger. 10% for 5/6d plus 3/2d for 3 children (wife blank) then 6-14% and increased to 11/6d total for 104 weeks from May 1921. Can’t find him in 1911 census.
Stephen H Swinburn Usworth House Farm. 3rd Manchesters 76582. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Usworth House Farm - Eliz Ann Swinburn widow 46 and married 24 years with 9 children, 8 still alive – Hannah 22, Eliz 19, Allen 17, Jane 14, Stephen 12, Alfred 9, Mary 5, Annie 1, Joseph Ernest stepson 30 and Thomas nephew 28. Eliz a farmer, Allen a farmhand. Places of birth - Iveston 4, 5 Usworth, East Boldon, East Pontop.
Thomas Bell 36 Douglas Tce. 2nd Stoker Victory. Poss b 1897 Durham. Can’t trace him in the Census.
George Stephenson 37 Douglas Tce. 1248 NF. 26th NF – on the list for War and Victory medal but it says he deserted on 25/9/16. In 1911 John George Stephenson living at 38 Douglas Tce, 31, stoneman, married 8 years to Hannah, 4 kids, 3 still alive – James Wm 7, Margaret 5 and Jonathan 2. Places of birth Sunderland, Fatfield, Boldon, Penshaw and Usworth
John Coltman Stephenson 37 Douglas Tce. 471024 Driver RE. War and Victory medals. Born Gateshead 1898, brother to Alexander, killed 7/10/16. In 1901 the Census recorded George Stephenson (33) and his wife Mary (33), living at 73, Wellington Street, Westgate, Newcastle with their children - George (13), Alexander (8), Richard (4) and John (3). Mr Stephenson was a hewer, born at Coxhoe, and the other birthplaces, in order, were Brancepeth, Easington Lane, Easington Lane, Gateshead and Gateshead. Also present in the home was George's widowed mother, Mary Ann (59), born in Lanchester. By 1911 the family had moved to Usworth but George Sr wasn't present and nor was Mary Ann. In fact, the Head of Household, at 37, Douglas Terrace, was named as George Jr and his brothers Richard Mawson Stephenson, John Coltman Stephenson and Alexander were living with him as well as his mother. The lads were working as shifter, shifter and pony driver.
Robert Jackson Willey 38 Douglas Tce. 1045 Leicesters. Army has him War and Victory medals…10045 34 Cyclist Corps, 43358 11th Leicesters. In 1911 at 32 Douglas Tce - Robert Jackson Willey 28, hewer, married 6 years and 3 kids to Catherine (Casey) 23 – Robert 5, Sarah 3, John 1. Places of birth - Dipton, Ryhope and Usworth 3.
Edward Murray 381/2 Douglas Tce. 20781 Gunner RFA. To France 13/7/15 – 15 Star, War and Victory medals. SR…..b 1888, Usworth, 26 and married when he enlisted 5/9/14. Sept 1915 posted to 3rd Div Artillery then 109 Bde, then D Battery 281 Bde, discharged Feb 1919. In discussion with War Dept. as late as 1935 about papers which were allegedly lost in a fire. In 1911 at 7 High Row – James Davidson 39, deputy overman, married to Mary Davidson for 15 years and 1 child – Isabella 15 and Edward Murray broinlaw 22, hewer. Places of birth -Maryport, Ireland and Usworth 2. He married Sarah Walker in 1911, had 5 children and died in Doncaster in 1964.
John Cowen 391/2 Douglas Tce. 95611 5th DLI. Medal roll says 1/9th and 13th DLI, War and Victory medals. Discharged 11/2/19. Pension ledger, GSW right shoulder, 321/2 Douglas Tce, 20% disability 8/- a week and then 8/- a week + 4/8d for wife and 2 children, final award made in December 1923. SR has him as Cowan, b 1895, married Eliz McQuillan 6/6/16 at Felling. Enlisted in 1915 at 22 High Rows, aged 20 but not mobilised until June 1918. Wrote a will 5/10/18. In 1911 at 40 Middle Row – Henry Cowan hewer 52, and Hannah 50 married 21 years, 8 kids, 4 still alive – James 18 putter, John 16 landing boy, Mary 11, Joseph Sherlock adopted child 8 and 2 boarders, William Ridley 48 and John Ridley 12. Places of birth - Whitehaven, St Bees, Walbottle, Felling, Usworth 2, Thornley and Tyne Dock.
Samuel McCourt 40 Douglas Tce. 156196 Sapper RE. Started as 19th DLI, 153 and then RE. SR – enlisted from 40 Douglas Tce, 30 years old, miner, married, DLI 27/2/15. To RE 30/5/16, demob 26/2/19. Qualified as a tunneller, 6/- per day in Nov 1917. Married Eliz Dodds Jan 1910 and three kids - Ann 1911, Gilbert1913 (died aged 5 in Oct 1918 of pneumonia) and David 1915. In 1911 at 331/2 Douglas Tce – Samuel McCourt hewer 26, married for 1 year to Eliz, 1 child – Ann 2 months and Thos Wm Dunn boarder 62, widower, retired miner. Places of birth - Whitehaven, Washington, Usworth, Easington Lane. Sam died in April 1947.
William Anderson 401/2 Douglas Tce. 20752 Driver RFA. 17/7/15 to Egypt – so 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 40 Douglas Tce – William Anderson 28 hewer, married 5 years to Jane, 2 kids, 1 alive, Martha 4 and Martha Kelly sister inlaw 16. Places of birth - Easington and 3 Usworth.
Thomas Conway 41 Douglas Tce. 470789 Sapper RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 41 Douglas Tce – Thomas Conway hewer 38 b County Down, married 10 years to Mary, 3 kids – Michael 9, Thos 2 and Catherine 5. Apart from Thomas Sr, all others b Usworth.
Ralph Smith 42 Douglas Tce. 128142 Pioneer RE. Pension died 9/7/21. Mrs Edith Smith of 42 Douglas Tce. Claim refused on medical grounds dated 3/11/22. Three cards but none of them give his cause of death. Started as DLI 12242, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 28 Railway Tce – William Smith 50, hewer, married to Mary Ann for 27 years with 6 kids, 4 still alive – Ralph 25, stoneman, Lizzie Ann 13, William 10. Places of birth Seaham Harbour, Washington New Rows, Murton and Usworth 2.
John Palmer 421/2 Douglas Tce. 72744 Driver RFA. To France 6/12/15 so War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. Two possibles – one aged 40 in 1911, perhaps the more likely is John Palmer 17 in 1911, a putter, at 531/2 Douglas Tce – son of Edward and Mary Eliz both 42 and brother to Mary Annie 21, Margaret Ann 7, George 2 and then Robert Meek Palmer grson 2 and Mary Eliz Palmer daughter 1. Places of birth - HLS, 3 Hetton and 4 Usworth
James Knowles 431/2 Douglas Tce. 26/376 26th NF, then RAOC 039305. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 56 Douglas Tce – James Knowles 24 hewer, married to Mary for 2 years, 3 kids – Mary Ann McKeown 2, Thos Dobson Knowles 1 and Leonorah Knowles 3 weeks. James b Whitehaven and all others at Usworth.
Patrick Frazer 441/2 Douglas Tce. 41693 2nd NF. Acting Sgt, War and Victory medals. 2nd NF, 1st NF, 12/13th NF. In 1911 at 43 Middle Row - Tobias Frazer 44 stoneworker, married to Jane 42 for 24 years with 6 kids – Patrick 21, Mary 17, J James 14, Edward 12 (also on Absent Voters List) and Michael 7. Patrick a shifter and James a driver. Places of birth -Roscommon 3, and then Usworth.
George Meek 451/2 Douglas Tce. 205628 2nd East Yorks then 17781 MGC. Discharged 29/11/19 with War and Victory medals. In 1911 at North Farm, Great Usworth – Robert 69, farmer, married for 35 years to Jane Ann 65 with 6 children, 2 still alive – Joseph Robert 29, George 27, Jackson Hope, servant 22, Mary Ann Beckett servant 20. Places of birth - Earsdon, Monkwearmouth, Great Usworth 2, Hebburn and Great Yarmouth.
Jabez Pearson 461/2 Douglas Tce. 18371 11th R Inniskilling Fusiliers. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 2 Havannah Tce – Jabez Pearson 25 stoneminer, married to Esther 23 for 5 years, 3 kids, 2 still alive – Emma 4 and Nora 1. All born Usworth.
Joseph Tait 47 Douglas Tce. 306063 Tank Corps. War and Victory medals (number close to that of George Gibson). SR - Born Usworth, 25 years old when he joined in May 1909, 11 Douglas Tce – 1st Durham Fortress Coy as Sapper 355, then to 408 Highland Field Coy, then to Tank Corps Jan 1918. A son, Joseph aged 15m died of measles and lobar pneumonia July 1917. Also 470056. In 1901 the Joseph Tait b Usworth 1884 was living at Double Row as the stepson of Alfred Murfin? and Elizabeth, Alfred from Kirk Langley Derbyshire and she from Pittington. Joseph was a pony driver and his siblings – John 30, Henry 19 and Ellen 22 were also at home. Can’t find where he is in 1911.
John Wilson 491/2 Douglas Tce. Yorks Regt. Too many John Wilsons in Yorks Regt and several in the Census
Robert Prudhoe 50 Douglas Tce. 14497 6th East Yorks. War and Victory medals. To Balkans 4/10/15 so 1915 Star. Born 1888. Pension ledger says 20 Home View, suffering from bronchitis aggravated by service. Married. Discharged 1/2/19. First assessed at 20% so 8/- for him and 4/8d for wife and 2 kids then 15%-19% and total of 10/6d for 104 weeks from 17/1/23. In 1911 at 20 Home View – John Prudhoe stoneman 47, married for 26 years to Mary, 9 kids, 5 still alive Robert 23, Joseph 18, Evelyn 13, John 11, Norman 8 and Richard Ramsay nephew 13. Mr P b Usworth and all others at Washington. Robert a hewer and Joseph a putter.
David Cockburn 57 Douglas Tce. 11506 Labour Co. Previously 49102. War and Victory medals. In 1901 at Usworth Village - the family of Robert Cockburn 39 a brick layer and his wife Mary A 40; children were Mary A, John A, Elizabeth P, Margaret, Helen M, Emma, Isabella D and Sarah J – also with them were David and Robert Cockburn – nephews aged 21 and 17, a plasterer and an apprentice blacksmith both b Sunderland. Can’t find David in 1911 Census.
Anthony Maughan 571/2 Douglas Tce 16814 L/Cpl 3rd Yorks. Next number to James (killed 5/10/17). 1915 Star – went to France 26/3/15 and discharged 10/1/19. Served in 8th, 6th and 2nd Yorks. War and Victory medals. SR - born Usworth, 19 when he enlisted on 4th September 1914. Married Hannah Wilkinson in June 1914, Anthony b December 1914. To France 26/8/15. Discharged 10/1/19 to 67 Edith Ave. GSW to scrotum – to 12 GH Rouen 12/7/16. Actually joined Border Regt (7th) and transferred to serve with elder brother. The 1901 Census listed the family of George (41) and Mary E Maughan (36) at 16, Douglas Terrace, Usworth. Their children were Robert W (13), James H (11), Margaret A (7), Anthony (5), George (2) and Lena (4m). George was a hewer, born at Coundon, while his wife and eldest child were both born at Boyne, Durham. The other children were born in Usworth. Robert W was working as a driver, underground
William Arthur John Cooper 581/2 Douglas Tce. T/4040903 Driver ASC. Can’t trace him in military or Census records
George Thomas Robinson 60 Douglas Tce. 376744 Lab Co. Previously 39613 NF. Pension ledger. 10% for 5/6d plus 3/2d for 3 children (wife blank) then 6-14% and increased to 11/6d total for 104 weeks from May 1921. Can’t find him in 1911 census.
Stephen H Swinburn Usworth House Farm. 3rd Manchesters 76582. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Usworth House Farm - Eliz Ann Swinburn widow 46 and married 24 years with 9 children, 8 still alive – Hannah 22, Eliz 19, Allen 17, Jane 14, Stephen 12, Alfred 9, Mary 5, Annie 1, Joseph Ernest stepson 30 and Thomas nephew 28. Eliz a farmer, Allen a farmhand. Places of birth - Iveston 4, 5 Usworth, East Boldon, East Pontop.
William George Vincent Springwell Quarry. 4518 Sgt. 5th K.R.R. Silver War Badge – enlisted 12/9/14 and discharged 6/4/19- did not serve overseas. Pension ledger b 1857, married. Discharged 6/4/19 to 26 Back Lane, Newbottle, rheumatism aggravated by service, notations to 1930 but no pension payment visible. In 1911 at 3 Old Engine, Birtley – William Vincent 56 hewer and his third wife Isabella (Rochester), married 6 years and her child Isabella Rochester 16 and Thomas Graham adopted son 11. Places of birth Middleton Suffolk, Hetton Downs, Durham City and Stanley. William died in 1935 in Sedgefield.
Joseph William Midwood Springwell Quarry. 30755 Pte. Lancs Fus. 2nd, 9th, 11th, then 831 Lab Coy 516049, then 43 Royal Fusiliers GS/105918 – War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Quarry House Springwell – Joseph William Midwood 44 quarry foreman, married to Nancy 43 for 19 years and 5 children – Joseph William 18 apprentice quarryman, Edith MH 16, Florence E 16, Elsie 10 and Nancy H 8. Places of birth Longbenton 2, Barnsley, Sheriff Hill 2, Usworth/Springwell 2. He married Eliz Liddle and by 1939 was a quarry foreman at Springwell. He died in 1954.
Norman Dawson 4 Pit Houses. 2nd Lt. 128th M.G.C. In 1911 at 4 Colliery Yard, Springwell – James Dawson 52 colliery overman, married to Hannah Maria for 26 years and 10 children – James 25 deputy overman, Florence 24, Thomas 22 rolleywayman, Jane 20, John 18 apprentice joiner killed 22/7/18, Lillie 16 pupil teacher, Norman 13, Stanley 11, Wilfred 9 and Ethel 8. Places of birth Lamesley, Gateshead and Usworth 10.
John Sydney Stewart 2 Bowes Crescent. 454 Pte. 22nd D.L.I. Noted as PoW from mid 1918. In 1911 at 2 Bowes Crescent George Stewart 64 foreman in waggon shop (Pontop and Jarrow Railway Co), married for 32 years to Annabella 59 with 6 children, 4 still alive – John 25 painter, Florence 23, Herbert 15 driver and George Stuart Weedy 3 grandson. Places of birth Not Known, Durham 2, S Shields, Usworth and blank.
Lionel Herbert Stewart (Army has Stuart) 2 Bowes Crescent. 38662 Pte. 22nd D.L.I. War and Victory medals
Fred Nesbitt 3 Bowes Crescent. 53368 Pte. M.G.C. Disembodied 30/1/19, War and Victory medals. SR - 3 Bowes Cres, aged 22, miner, father Robert, MGC, 2nd Bn 21/1/15. To France 13/9/16, 169 Coy then 245 Coy in July 1917. GSW left forearm Aug 1918 in France and right thigh wound Aug 1917. Discharged Jan 1919. In 1911 at 3 Bowes Crescent – Robert Nesbitt 48 horsekeeper at colliery, married to Mary Ann (Nixon) for 24 years and 8 children, 5 still alive – Fred 18 putter, Robert 15 driver, Alice Maud 13, Hylton 8 and Harold 5. Places of birth Wrekenton 2 and Springwell/Usworth 5.
Robert Nesbitt 3 Bowes Crescent. 270143 Driver. R.F.A. SR under 27014 (an error) – aged 20 horseman at colliery when he joined in April 1918. Had attested 11/12/15. Discharged 12/12/18, not having served abroad. (See above for family info.)
John George Stanners 4 Bowes Crescent. Deck Hand R.N. R.T. J71204, born 1890 in Morpeth, machinist, joined 30/5/17. In 1911 at 1 Wingrove Tce – John Stanners 43 colliery engineman below, married for 21 years to Elizabeth (postmistress) with 5 children – John George 20 assistant in lamp cabin, Mary Barbara 16 Isabel Maud 14, Hilda 12 and James Alfred 11. Places of birth Bedlington, Cramlington 2, Blyth 2 and Gateshead 2.
Thomas Newton 6 Bowes Crescent. 270962 Pte. 1st North Hussars. War and Victory medals. Discharged 1/2/19. In 1911 at 6 Bowes Cres – Henry Newton 56 deputy overman, married to Ann Ellen 56 for 27 years and 4 children – Jane 25, Thomas 23 miner staple, Matthew 21 miner, died of wounds 3/3/16, and Ada 17 printist.
Samuel Chambers Rothera 8 Bowes Crescent. 75882 Pte. 21st E.R. Yeo. Army has Samuel J, 7th E Yks 51533, War and Victory medals and the same man as GS medal and clasp for Iraq 1/5/24. In 1911 at 2 Carlton Tce – John Fletcher Rothera 52 colliery labourer, married for 24 years to Eliz Lynes Rothera and 10 children, 9 still alive – James William 23 hewer, Jane 18, Samuel 12, John 10, Alexander 8, Ralph Oughton R 3, David Chambers R 3. Places of birth Usworth, Wyton Cumberland, Usworth, Felling, Washington, Newcastle, Gateshead 2 and Usworth. He married Isabella Wainwright in Gateshead in 1923 and emigrated to Greymouth New Zealand in 1925, dying there in 1966.
Robert Bell 9 Bowes Crescent. 457494 Spr. 449th Field Co. R.E. RE(T) as Sapper 2006 than RE as 457494, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 9 Bowes Cres – Thomas Bell 48 deputy overman, married to Isabella (Whinham) 46 for 23 years and 8 children, 7 still alive – Robert Whinham B 22 colliery fireman, Eleanor 20, Mary 14, Edith 12, George 9, Thomas 5 and Nora Isabella 3. Places of birth Lamesley, Gateshead, Usworth, Blaydon, Usworth, Gateshead 2, Usworth 2. He married Isabella Armstrong in 1919. Their son Thomas served in 619 Squadron RAF and was killed on 6/1/44.
William Hogg 14 Bowes Crescent. 232195 Bdr. R.F.A. SR – aged 18, miner from 14 Bowes Cres. 34th Reserve Batty, born Whickham, attested 12/12/15 and mobilised 5/5/17. Feint and damaged. In 1911 at 14 Bowes Cres – John Hogg 51 miner, married to Ann 47 for 30 years with 9 children, 7 still alive – Gilbert Steel H 27, miner, John Henry 25 miner, Eliz Jane 20, Florence May 18, William 13 and Joseph Frederick 10. Places of birth Bedlington, Eighton Banks, Brown’s Buildings, Wrekenton 2, Eighton Banks, Wrekenton and Springwell.
John Thomas Howard 15 Bowes Crescent. 270944 L/Cpl North Hus. Serving as 1911, War and Victory medals.
James Davison 16 Bowes Crescent. Stoker. “Shannon”. K32739 Chatham, b Dec 1893 at CLS, miner, late RND Tyne TZ 5073 Enlisted 9/5/16. In 1911 at 12 Long Row, Mount – William Davison 46 colliery labourer, married for 20 years to Hannah 38 with 9 children 8 still alive – Joseph 19 miner, James 17 apprentice mason, Arthur 15 miner, Norman 12, Lily 11, Elsie 10, Mary Eliz 8, George Henry deleted 3weeks, George Robson D 4 and Joseph Davison relative 77 mason. Places of birth CLS, Langley Moor, CLS 4, Gateshead, Sheriff Hill, Low Fell, Usworth, Springwell and CLS.
Arthur Davison 16 Bowes Crescent. 64018 Driver. R.F.A. Can’t find any military record. (See above for family info.)
George Boggen Lowden 18 Bowes Crescent. 232303 Gunner. R.F.A. Later Signaller. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 18 Bowes Cres – Joseph Lowden 36 back overman, married to Margaret Isabella 33 for 16 years with 7 children, 6 still alive – Mary Isabella 16, George Boggon L 14 trapper, Ralph 7, Florence 7 John Wilfred 5 and Lilian Irene 2. Places of birth Wrekenton and Springwell 7.
Andrew Cook 18 Bowes Crescent. 19506 Pte. D.LI. To France 11/9/15 so 1915 Star and war and Victory medals. 15th DLI then 19th then attached to TMB, Lance Corporal. In 1911 at 44 Middle Row Usworth – Samuel Cook hewer 52, married to Isabel 48 for 28 years and 9 children, 6 still alive – Joseph 26 onsetter below, Andrew 21 putter, Mary Eliz 18, John 15 driver and Hannah Pearson Cook 10. Places of birth Washington, Usworth, Brandon, Usworth 4.
Henry Halsey 19 Bowes Crescent. 36854 Pte. East Yorks, 1st then 6th. War and Victory medals.
Norman Montgomery 20 Bowes Crescent. 64035 L/Cpl. R.F.A. To France 25/9/15 so 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. Son of Joseph and Mary, b 1894 in CLS and in 1901 a boarder at Pelton Fell with Enoch Waugh 39 a licensed victualler. Norman was working as a barman in the Colliery Inn.
George Wood 20 Bowes Crescent. Gunner. R.F.A. Need a number for medal info. In 1911 at 20 Bowes Cres – Robert Peel Wood 65 miner, married to Celia Jane 50 for 30 years with 10 children – Robert Wm 29 hewer deleted married, Ralph Parsvil 28 married hewer deleted, John 26 hewer, Joseph 24 hewer, Eliza Emma 22, Dorothy 19, Jane Ann 17 dressmaker, George 14 pit bank, Frederick 11 and Mary 8. Places of birth Kenton 2, Gosforth, Kenton, Coxlodge 4, South Shields and Wrekenton 3.
John William Glaister 21 Bowes Crescent. 2866 Pte. R.N.D. Drake Bn. T.Z. Star, War and Victory medals. Pension ledger, single, discharged 5/7/19, pension started 23/10/18 for GSW left shoulder. Addresses 21 Bowes Cres, to 9 Light Pipe Row but also E26B Elisabethville (the latter also deleted). 20% disability for 8/- until March 1923 and then 15-19% for 7/6d for 156 weeks plus War Gratuity of £40. In 1911 at Grey Mare Yard Eighton Banks – William Glaister 38 stoneman, married to Annie Isabella for 14 years and 4 children – John William 14, Ernest 12, Norah 10 and Jane 7. Places of birth – Broomside, Pittington, Trimdon, Coundon, Trimdon and Springwell. He married Isabella Ball and died in 1967.
Joseph William Midwood Springwell Quarry. 30755 Pte. Lancs Fus. 2nd, 9th, 11th, then 831 Lab Coy 516049, then 43 Royal Fusiliers GS/105918 – War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Quarry House Springwell – Joseph William Midwood 44 quarry foreman, married to Nancy 43 for 19 years and 5 children – Joseph William 18 apprentice quarryman, Edith MH 16, Florence E 16, Elsie 10 and Nancy H 8. Places of birth Longbenton 2, Barnsley, Sheriff Hill 2, Usworth/Springwell 2. He married Eliz Liddle and by 1939 was a quarry foreman at Springwell. He died in 1954.
Norman Dawson 4 Pit Houses. 2nd Lt. 128th M.G.C. In 1911 at 4 Colliery Yard, Springwell – James Dawson 52 colliery overman, married to Hannah Maria for 26 years and 10 children – James 25 deputy overman, Florence 24, Thomas 22 rolleywayman, Jane 20, John 18 apprentice joiner killed 22/7/18, Lillie 16 pupil teacher, Norman 13, Stanley 11, Wilfred 9 and Ethel 8. Places of birth Lamesley, Gateshead and Usworth 10.
John Sydney Stewart 2 Bowes Crescent. 454 Pte. 22nd D.L.I. Noted as PoW from mid 1918. In 1911 at 2 Bowes Crescent George Stewart 64 foreman in waggon shop (Pontop and Jarrow Railway Co), married for 32 years to Annabella 59 with 6 children, 4 still alive – John 25 painter, Florence 23, Herbert 15 driver and George Stuart Weedy 3 grandson. Places of birth Not Known, Durham 2, S Shields, Usworth and blank.
Lionel Herbert Stewart (Army has Stuart) 2 Bowes Crescent. 38662 Pte. 22nd D.L.I. War and Victory medals
Fred Nesbitt 3 Bowes Crescent. 53368 Pte. M.G.C. Disembodied 30/1/19, War and Victory medals. SR - 3 Bowes Cres, aged 22, miner, father Robert, MGC, 2nd Bn 21/1/15. To France 13/9/16, 169 Coy then 245 Coy in July 1917. GSW left forearm Aug 1918 in France and right thigh wound Aug 1917. Discharged Jan 1919. In 1911 at 3 Bowes Crescent – Robert Nesbitt 48 horsekeeper at colliery, married to Mary Ann (Nixon) for 24 years and 8 children, 5 still alive – Fred 18 putter, Robert 15 driver, Alice Maud 13, Hylton 8 and Harold 5. Places of birth Wrekenton 2 and Springwell/Usworth 5.
Robert Nesbitt 3 Bowes Crescent. 270143 Driver. R.F.A. SR under 27014 (an error) – aged 20 horseman at colliery when he joined in April 1918. Had attested 11/12/15. Discharged 12/12/18, not having served abroad. (See above for family info.)
John George Stanners 4 Bowes Crescent. Deck Hand R.N. R.T. J71204, born 1890 in Morpeth, machinist, joined 30/5/17. In 1911 at 1 Wingrove Tce – John Stanners 43 colliery engineman below, married for 21 years to Elizabeth (postmistress) with 5 children – John George 20 assistant in lamp cabin, Mary Barbara 16 Isabel Maud 14, Hilda 12 and James Alfred 11. Places of birth Bedlington, Cramlington 2, Blyth 2 and Gateshead 2.
Thomas Newton 6 Bowes Crescent. 270962 Pte. 1st North Hussars. War and Victory medals. Discharged 1/2/19. In 1911 at 6 Bowes Cres – Henry Newton 56 deputy overman, married to Ann Ellen 56 for 27 years and 4 children – Jane 25, Thomas 23 miner staple, Matthew 21 miner, died of wounds 3/3/16, and Ada 17 printist.
Samuel Chambers Rothera 8 Bowes Crescent. 75882 Pte. 21st E.R. Yeo. Army has Samuel J, 7th E Yks 51533, War and Victory medals and the same man as GS medal and clasp for Iraq 1/5/24. In 1911 at 2 Carlton Tce – John Fletcher Rothera 52 colliery labourer, married for 24 years to Eliz Lynes Rothera and 10 children, 9 still alive – James William 23 hewer, Jane 18, Samuel 12, John 10, Alexander 8, Ralph Oughton R 3, David Chambers R 3. Places of birth Usworth, Wyton Cumberland, Usworth, Felling, Washington, Newcastle, Gateshead 2 and Usworth. He married Isabella Wainwright in Gateshead in 1923 and emigrated to Greymouth New Zealand in 1925, dying there in 1966.
Robert Bell 9 Bowes Crescent. 457494 Spr. 449th Field Co. R.E. RE(T) as Sapper 2006 than RE as 457494, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 9 Bowes Cres – Thomas Bell 48 deputy overman, married to Isabella (Whinham) 46 for 23 years and 8 children, 7 still alive – Robert Whinham B 22 colliery fireman, Eleanor 20, Mary 14, Edith 12, George 9, Thomas 5 and Nora Isabella 3. Places of birth Lamesley, Gateshead, Usworth, Blaydon, Usworth, Gateshead 2, Usworth 2. He married Isabella Armstrong in 1919. Their son Thomas served in 619 Squadron RAF and was killed on 6/1/44.
William Hogg 14 Bowes Crescent. 232195 Bdr. R.F.A. SR – aged 18, miner from 14 Bowes Cres. 34th Reserve Batty, born Whickham, attested 12/12/15 and mobilised 5/5/17. Feint and damaged. In 1911 at 14 Bowes Cres – John Hogg 51 miner, married to Ann 47 for 30 years with 9 children, 7 still alive – Gilbert Steel H 27, miner, John Henry 25 miner, Eliz Jane 20, Florence May 18, William 13 and Joseph Frederick 10. Places of birth Bedlington, Eighton Banks, Brown’s Buildings, Wrekenton 2, Eighton Banks, Wrekenton and Springwell.
John Thomas Howard 15 Bowes Crescent. 270944 L/Cpl North Hus. Serving as 1911, War and Victory medals.
James Davison 16 Bowes Crescent. Stoker. “Shannon”. K32739 Chatham, b Dec 1893 at CLS, miner, late RND Tyne TZ 5073 Enlisted 9/5/16. In 1911 at 12 Long Row, Mount – William Davison 46 colliery labourer, married for 20 years to Hannah 38 with 9 children 8 still alive – Joseph 19 miner, James 17 apprentice mason, Arthur 15 miner, Norman 12, Lily 11, Elsie 10, Mary Eliz 8, George Henry deleted 3weeks, George Robson D 4 and Joseph Davison relative 77 mason. Places of birth CLS, Langley Moor, CLS 4, Gateshead, Sheriff Hill, Low Fell, Usworth, Springwell and CLS.
Arthur Davison 16 Bowes Crescent. 64018 Driver. R.F.A. Can’t find any military record. (See above for family info.)
George Boggen Lowden 18 Bowes Crescent. 232303 Gunner. R.F.A. Later Signaller. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 18 Bowes Cres – Joseph Lowden 36 back overman, married to Margaret Isabella 33 for 16 years with 7 children, 6 still alive – Mary Isabella 16, George Boggon L 14 trapper, Ralph 7, Florence 7 John Wilfred 5 and Lilian Irene 2. Places of birth Wrekenton and Springwell 7.
Andrew Cook 18 Bowes Crescent. 19506 Pte. D.LI. To France 11/9/15 so 1915 Star and war and Victory medals. 15th DLI then 19th then attached to TMB, Lance Corporal. In 1911 at 44 Middle Row Usworth – Samuel Cook hewer 52, married to Isabel 48 for 28 years and 9 children, 6 still alive – Joseph 26 onsetter below, Andrew 21 putter, Mary Eliz 18, John 15 driver and Hannah Pearson Cook 10. Places of birth Washington, Usworth, Brandon, Usworth 4.
Henry Halsey 19 Bowes Crescent. 36854 Pte. East Yorks, 1st then 6th. War and Victory medals.
Norman Montgomery 20 Bowes Crescent. 64035 L/Cpl. R.F.A. To France 25/9/15 so 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. Son of Joseph and Mary, b 1894 in CLS and in 1901 a boarder at Pelton Fell with Enoch Waugh 39 a licensed victualler. Norman was working as a barman in the Colliery Inn.
George Wood 20 Bowes Crescent. Gunner. R.F.A. Need a number for medal info. In 1911 at 20 Bowes Cres – Robert Peel Wood 65 miner, married to Celia Jane 50 for 30 years with 10 children – Robert Wm 29 hewer deleted married, Ralph Parsvil 28 married hewer deleted, John 26 hewer, Joseph 24 hewer, Eliza Emma 22, Dorothy 19, Jane Ann 17 dressmaker, George 14 pit bank, Frederick 11 and Mary 8. Places of birth Kenton 2, Gosforth, Kenton, Coxlodge 4, South Shields and Wrekenton 3.
John William Glaister 21 Bowes Crescent. 2866 Pte. R.N.D. Drake Bn. T.Z. Star, War and Victory medals. Pension ledger, single, discharged 5/7/19, pension started 23/10/18 for GSW left shoulder. Addresses 21 Bowes Cres, to 9 Light Pipe Row but also E26B Elisabethville (the latter also deleted). 20% disability for 8/- until March 1923 and then 15-19% for 7/6d for 156 weeks plus War Gratuity of £40. In 1911 at Grey Mare Yard Eighton Banks – William Glaister 38 stoneman, married to Annie Isabella for 14 years and 4 children – John William 14, Ernest 12, Norah 10 and Jane 7. Places of birth – Broomside, Pittington, Trimdon, Coundon, Trimdon and Springwell. He married Isabella Ball and died in 1967.
Daniel Neil (Army has Neal) 9 Underhill Terrace. C71912 Pte. RAMC. Silver War Badge enlisted 26/10/15 and discharged 10/3/19, sickness, served abroad. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 9 Underhill Tce – Daniel Neal 34 hewer, married to Mary Jane (Witherspoon) 34 for 14 years with 6 children, 5 still alive – Charlotte Louisa 13, Daniel crossed out, Ada 8, Jane 5, William Frederick 2 and Violet 2m. Places of birth – Rainton, Washington 4, Felling and Springwell 2. He died in 1955.
James Elliott Carpenter 11 Underhill Terrace. S/365329 Pte. No.2 B.S.D. RASC enlisted 16/6/13 and discharged 24/5/19 sickness. Silver War Badge. Pension ledger b 1897. Married. 4 Underhill Tce, then 3 Bk Bonners Field Sunderland then Field House, East Whickham St Sunderland. Loss of 2 fingers, 20% for 8/- until 22/5/23.Previously 1890 (TF) DLI and transferred to RASC 26/10/17 War and Victory medals.
Luke Foster Webb 13 Underhill Terrace. 6233 Pte. 8th D.L.I. Later 301849 1/8th DLI, War and Victory medals. SR – Luke joined the 8th DLI aged 21 in 22/5/13 as 2231. He was discharged 16/5/19 with a bounty of £15. On 6/11/18 his daughter Olive aged 2 died at 84 Village Lane of influenza and pneumonia. On 25/3/19 a Court Martial because he had absented himself from 29/10/18 to 5/1/19 and had lost by neglect his clothing and necessaries. Tried and sentenced to 6m detention. Put under stoppage of pay for $3.7.3d. 2 months detention remitted on 20/1/19. His wife was Alice Ann and children Wilhelmina Rose b March 1918, died 1923 and Olive b 1916. In 1911 at 10 Hunter’s Tce – William Charles Webb 47 hewer, married to Margaret Ann (Foster) for 23 years and 10 children, 6 alive – William Charles 20 putter killed 12/3/18, Luke Foster W 19 screener, Dorcas 13, Johnina 11, Mary Ann 9 and Emily 4. Places of birth Colchester, Jarrow, Usworth 6. Luke died in 1954.
John Thomas W. Bruce 14 Underhill Terrace. 88764 Driver. R.F.A. War and Victory medals. Transferred to RASC as TR52337 on 25/5/19. To France 23/12/14 so 1914 Star. In 1911 at 9 Long Row, Mount – John Bruce hewer 43, married to Sarah 43 for 21 years and 6 children – Mary Ann 19, Susan 17, James Thurkettle B 15, Emily 8 and Lydia 5. Places of birth – CLS, Edmondsley, Lamesley and Usworth 4.
George Liddle 8 Front Row (The Mount). 242329 Pte. 1/5th West Ridings. Discharged 2/10/19, War and Victory medals.
James Edward Shevills 9 Claremont Terrace. K39438, formerly RNVR 15695, Born 10/1/92 at New York, Durham, joiner enlisted 4/1/17, Stoker II then Stoker I on Europa July – Dec 1917 and then Europa (Queen Victoria) until August 1918. Received war gratuity. Victory and War medals. In 1911 at 6 Raft Yard – Anthony Shevills 50 under kicker, married to Mary (Bond) 46 for 25 years and 9 children, 6 still alive – Mary Eliz 23, Anthony Robert 21 colliery labourer, James Edward 19 colliery joiner, Henry William 19 colliery labourer, Amelia 13, Mary 10, James McCall 34 half brother screener, Robert Shevills 23 nephew onsetter and Harry Shevills nephew 11. Places of birth East Hartlepool, Wandsworth 3, Washington 4, Thornley, Wandsworth 2. He married Esther Robson in 1915 and died in 1931.
William Cuthbertson Barron 9 Claremont Terrace. 1493 RFA. PR shows that he enlisted in Nov 1914 and he was posted Gunner 8/6/18 as 750469 and discharged 14/12/18. His wife was at 3 Front Row, Mount, with children Hannah Jane b December 1914, Thomas Wm b Dec 1916 To France 13/4/15 until 25/1/18. Shrapnel wound to leg 18/8/15. Father Thomas at 3 Brandy Row. War, Victory and 1915 Star. Pension ledger b 1894. Married, suffering facial paralysis – 10% for 5/4d + 1/4d for 1 child until 31/5/21. In 1911 at 2 Brandy Row, Washington – Thomas Barron 44 widower house painter with 6 children, 4 still alive – Thomas 17 putter, Amelia 14, Kate 12,Evelyn 10 and Hannah Humble 50 widow housekeeper. Places of birth Sunderland 2 Wheatley Hill, Washington 2 and South Shields. He married Hannah J Robson in 1914.
Joseph Foster 2 Long Row (The Mount). 1231 Pte. R.N.D. Pension ledger b 1888, single, discharged 2/4/19. Ship Inn Eighton Banks then 5 Low Row Mount. Colitis Nedia? for 15% then 19% then 6-14% for 6/- then 7/6d, then 7/6d from 1/11/22 to 4/3/24. In 1911 at 2 Long Row, Mount – George Foster 64 hewer, married to Frances 60 for 37 years with 6 children, 4 still alive – Joseph 23 master weighman, Dorothy Peel dau 29 widow, Norman Peel grson 6 and Martha Ann Peel grdau 2. Places of birth Annfield Plain, Birtley, Mount, Birtley, Mount and Birtley.
William Lowes 7 Long Row (The Mount). O.S. R.N. Born Gateshead 24/12/98, miner, enlisted May 1918, served to Feb 1919, received war gratuity. J88624. In 1911 at 8 Penshaw View, Usworth – William Messenger 62 wasteman, married to Isabella 61 for 39 years and 9 children, 4 still alive – Miriam 15, Olive Lowes grdau 15, William Lowes grson 13, Walter Lowes grson 12 and George Perry boarder 39 shifter. Places of birth Distington Cumberland, Whitehaven, Wingate 3, Usworth and North Seaton Nd.
James Thurkettle Bruce 9 Long Row (The Mount). 232312 Gunner. R.F.A. War and Victory medals – same list as Samuel Dennis. In 1911 at 9 Long Row Mount – John Bruce 43 hewer, married to Sarah (Thurkettle) 43 for 21 years and 6 children – Mary Ann 19, Susan 17 dressmaker, James Thurkettle B 15 driver, Emily 8 and Lydia 5. Places of birth CLS, Edmondsley, Lamesley, Usworth 4. He married Edith Reed in 1924 and died in 1953.
Frederick Armstrong Colvine 13 Long Row (The Mount). 10339 Cpl. R.A.F. Mustered 18/10/15. Born 1895, father James. In 1911 at 13 Long Row, Mount – James Colvine 37 blacksmith at colliery, married for 17 years to Mary Ann with 3 children – Frederick A 16 apprentice blacksmith, William S 15 apprentice joiner and Margaret E 7 and Armstrong Forster relative 42 blacksmith’s striker. Places of birth Usworth 5 and Wrekenton.
William Sydney Colvine 13 Long Row (The Mount). 28006 Pte. 1/4th K.O.R.Lancs.Rifles. War and Victory medals. (See above for family info.)
Thomas Coulson 14 Long Row (The Mount). 64016 Pte. R.F.A. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 1 Linden Tce – Thomas Coulson 45, bricklayer at coal mine, married 21 years to Mary Jane 41 for 21 years with 4 children, 3 still alive – Sarah Annie 20 uncertificated teacher and Winifred Mary 2. Places of birth Usworth, Lamesley and Usworth 2.
William Vasey 15 Long Row (The Mount). 459512 Spr. R.E. Previously RE(T) 2521 Sapper. War and Victory medals. Not in Springwell in 1911 Census.
George Weedy Johnson (Army only has Weedy) 17 Long Row (The Mount). 21557 Pte. R.F.A. To France 20/5/15 so Star and War and Victory medals.. Possible – in 1911 at 62 Edith Ave Mary Eliz Weedy 54 widow married 24 years and 5 children, 3 still alive – George William 22 putter and Florence may 15. Places of birth Seghill and Springwell 2. In 1901 the family had been at Bowes Crescent Springwell.
Thomas Tinney (Army has Timney) 17 Long Row (The Mount). 382345 Pte. A.S.C. Pension ledger b 1887 address S Shields. Married and address 37 Graham St, Westoe and then 3 Aldwitch St, suffering from VDH 40% for 16/- +4/- for child and then 20% for 8/-+3/6d and finally 6-14% for total 8/6d for 70 weeks from 13/12/22. Previously CBattery 79 Bde RFA, to France 13/7/15, transferred to ASC 1/9/17 and discharged 14/12/18. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. Silver War Badge enlisted 5/9/14. In 1911 at 20 Willis St Kimblesworth – Thomas Timney 24 hewer, married 1 year to Margaret Ann (Weedy) 22 with Mary aged 1. Places of birth Birtley, Mount and Mount.
John Jnr. Black 1 Mount Square (The Mount). 163 A.B. “Thunderer” In 1911 at 10 Mount Square – John Black 49 stationary engineman, married to Mary Jane 46 for 18 years and 4 children – Robert 17 putter, Jane 15, John 11 and William 8. Places of birth – Sunderland, Newcastle, Leamside, Usworth, Springwell and Cramlington.
Mark Codling 2 Mount Square (The Mount) D/14917 Trooper. 7th Dragoon Gds. as GS14145 then D14917 in General Service Dragoons. To France 18/10/15, War 1915 Star and Victory medals. Pension ledger. Discharged 12/3/19 contusion of left knee. 20% for 8/- + 2/- for wife until 29/1/24. In 1911 at Chow Dene Bank, Mark aged 14, son of Thomas and Margaret, a pony driver b Low Fell. He married Martha Hope in 1919 and died in 1947. 1939 living with James and Jane Raven in CLS. Another Mark Codling aged 17, b Birtley a boot and shoe assistant at Coop was living at Station Tce Washington with his parents Thomas James C and Barbara.
Joseph Dean 10 Mount Square (The Mount). 232317 Driver. R.F.A. War and Victory medals. Possible – In 1911 at 4 Back St, Usworth - Moses Dean 36 hewer, married to Catherine 37 for 16 years and 8 children, 7 still alive – Bridget Thompson D 15, Joseph 13, Jane 11, Elizabeth 9 Mary Annie deleted 7, Rose Annie 5, Lavinia 3 and Margaret Ellen 1. Places of birth Hetton and Usworth 9. He married Bertha Allsopp and died in 1967.
Albert Dunn Richings 13 Mount Square (The Mount). A.B. R.N. J87336. Born 3/11/98, Durham, miner, enlisted 26/3/18, OS on Caledon Aug 1918-June 1919, War Gratuity paid. In 1911 at 9 Allerdean Cottages Lamesley – John Richings 50 colliery fitter, married for 29 years to Margaret Ann 48 with 14 children, 11 still alive – George 23 colliery smith, Charles 21 miner, Sarah Isabella 20, Richard Hornod R 18 putter killed 7/6/17, Eliz Ann 17, Minnie 14, Albert Dunn R 12, Ernest 10 and Beatrice Evaline 9. Places of birth Coxhoe 2, Shildon3 Leadgate 6. Albert married Jane Barnard in 1935 and died in 1943
James William Watson 13 Mount Square (The Mount). 705S Pte. Royal Marines. Born Middlebrough 3/7/83, enlisted in Newcastle 31/3/15, crane driver, Chatham Division. War and Victory medals. Address The Green, Wrekenton. He married Jane Hannah Richings in 1908 and in 1911 was living at Wood Tce, Bill Quay with Jane 27 b Shildon, married 2 years and Beatrice 11m. He was a colliery craneman.
Joseph Collinson 13 Mount Square (The Mount). 091787 Driver. A.S.C. Landed in France 16/9/15 and discharged 26/4/19. 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. PR 10 Lesbury Tce, Chopwell. Myalgia, non atrributable, rejected Grocer’s assistant, 27 when discharged, married.
James Elliott Carpenter 11 Underhill Terrace. S/365329 Pte. No.2 B.S.D. RASC enlisted 16/6/13 and discharged 24/5/19 sickness. Silver War Badge. Pension ledger b 1897. Married. 4 Underhill Tce, then 3 Bk Bonners Field Sunderland then Field House, East Whickham St Sunderland. Loss of 2 fingers, 20% for 8/- until 22/5/23.Previously 1890 (TF) DLI and transferred to RASC 26/10/17 War and Victory medals.
Luke Foster Webb 13 Underhill Terrace. 6233 Pte. 8th D.L.I. Later 301849 1/8th DLI, War and Victory medals. SR – Luke joined the 8th DLI aged 21 in 22/5/13 as 2231. He was discharged 16/5/19 with a bounty of £15. On 6/11/18 his daughter Olive aged 2 died at 84 Village Lane of influenza and pneumonia. On 25/3/19 a Court Martial because he had absented himself from 29/10/18 to 5/1/19 and had lost by neglect his clothing and necessaries. Tried and sentenced to 6m detention. Put under stoppage of pay for $3.7.3d. 2 months detention remitted on 20/1/19. His wife was Alice Ann and children Wilhelmina Rose b March 1918, died 1923 and Olive b 1916. In 1911 at 10 Hunter’s Tce – William Charles Webb 47 hewer, married to Margaret Ann (Foster) for 23 years and 10 children, 6 alive – William Charles 20 putter killed 12/3/18, Luke Foster W 19 screener, Dorcas 13, Johnina 11, Mary Ann 9 and Emily 4. Places of birth Colchester, Jarrow, Usworth 6. Luke died in 1954.
John Thomas W. Bruce 14 Underhill Terrace. 88764 Driver. R.F.A. War and Victory medals. Transferred to RASC as TR52337 on 25/5/19. To France 23/12/14 so 1914 Star. In 1911 at 9 Long Row, Mount – John Bruce hewer 43, married to Sarah 43 for 21 years and 6 children – Mary Ann 19, Susan 17, James Thurkettle B 15, Emily 8 and Lydia 5. Places of birth – CLS, Edmondsley, Lamesley and Usworth 4.
George Liddle 8 Front Row (The Mount). 242329 Pte. 1/5th West Ridings. Discharged 2/10/19, War and Victory medals.
James Edward Shevills 9 Claremont Terrace. K39438, formerly RNVR 15695, Born 10/1/92 at New York, Durham, joiner enlisted 4/1/17, Stoker II then Stoker I on Europa July – Dec 1917 and then Europa (Queen Victoria) until August 1918. Received war gratuity. Victory and War medals. In 1911 at 6 Raft Yard – Anthony Shevills 50 under kicker, married to Mary (Bond) 46 for 25 years and 9 children, 6 still alive – Mary Eliz 23, Anthony Robert 21 colliery labourer, James Edward 19 colliery joiner, Henry William 19 colliery labourer, Amelia 13, Mary 10, James McCall 34 half brother screener, Robert Shevills 23 nephew onsetter and Harry Shevills nephew 11. Places of birth East Hartlepool, Wandsworth 3, Washington 4, Thornley, Wandsworth 2. He married Esther Robson in 1915 and died in 1931.
William Cuthbertson Barron 9 Claremont Terrace. 1493 RFA. PR shows that he enlisted in Nov 1914 and he was posted Gunner 8/6/18 as 750469 and discharged 14/12/18. His wife was at 3 Front Row, Mount, with children Hannah Jane b December 1914, Thomas Wm b Dec 1916 To France 13/4/15 until 25/1/18. Shrapnel wound to leg 18/8/15. Father Thomas at 3 Brandy Row. War, Victory and 1915 Star. Pension ledger b 1894. Married, suffering facial paralysis – 10% for 5/4d + 1/4d for 1 child until 31/5/21. In 1911 at 2 Brandy Row, Washington – Thomas Barron 44 widower house painter with 6 children, 4 still alive – Thomas 17 putter, Amelia 14, Kate 12,Evelyn 10 and Hannah Humble 50 widow housekeeper. Places of birth Sunderland 2 Wheatley Hill, Washington 2 and South Shields. He married Hannah J Robson in 1914.
Joseph Foster 2 Long Row (The Mount). 1231 Pte. R.N.D. Pension ledger b 1888, single, discharged 2/4/19. Ship Inn Eighton Banks then 5 Low Row Mount. Colitis Nedia? for 15% then 19% then 6-14% for 6/- then 7/6d, then 7/6d from 1/11/22 to 4/3/24. In 1911 at 2 Long Row, Mount – George Foster 64 hewer, married to Frances 60 for 37 years with 6 children, 4 still alive – Joseph 23 master weighman, Dorothy Peel dau 29 widow, Norman Peel grson 6 and Martha Ann Peel grdau 2. Places of birth Annfield Plain, Birtley, Mount, Birtley, Mount and Birtley.
William Lowes 7 Long Row (The Mount). O.S. R.N. Born Gateshead 24/12/98, miner, enlisted May 1918, served to Feb 1919, received war gratuity. J88624. In 1911 at 8 Penshaw View, Usworth – William Messenger 62 wasteman, married to Isabella 61 for 39 years and 9 children, 4 still alive – Miriam 15, Olive Lowes grdau 15, William Lowes grson 13, Walter Lowes grson 12 and George Perry boarder 39 shifter. Places of birth Distington Cumberland, Whitehaven, Wingate 3, Usworth and North Seaton Nd.
James Thurkettle Bruce 9 Long Row (The Mount). 232312 Gunner. R.F.A. War and Victory medals – same list as Samuel Dennis. In 1911 at 9 Long Row Mount – John Bruce 43 hewer, married to Sarah (Thurkettle) 43 for 21 years and 6 children – Mary Ann 19, Susan 17 dressmaker, James Thurkettle B 15 driver, Emily 8 and Lydia 5. Places of birth CLS, Edmondsley, Lamesley, Usworth 4. He married Edith Reed in 1924 and died in 1953.
Frederick Armstrong Colvine 13 Long Row (The Mount). 10339 Cpl. R.A.F. Mustered 18/10/15. Born 1895, father James. In 1911 at 13 Long Row, Mount – James Colvine 37 blacksmith at colliery, married for 17 years to Mary Ann with 3 children – Frederick A 16 apprentice blacksmith, William S 15 apprentice joiner and Margaret E 7 and Armstrong Forster relative 42 blacksmith’s striker. Places of birth Usworth 5 and Wrekenton.
William Sydney Colvine 13 Long Row (The Mount). 28006 Pte. 1/4th K.O.R.Lancs.Rifles. War and Victory medals. (See above for family info.)
Thomas Coulson 14 Long Row (The Mount). 64016 Pte. R.F.A. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 1 Linden Tce – Thomas Coulson 45, bricklayer at coal mine, married 21 years to Mary Jane 41 for 21 years with 4 children, 3 still alive – Sarah Annie 20 uncertificated teacher and Winifred Mary 2. Places of birth Usworth, Lamesley and Usworth 2.
William Vasey 15 Long Row (The Mount). 459512 Spr. R.E. Previously RE(T) 2521 Sapper. War and Victory medals. Not in Springwell in 1911 Census.
George Weedy Johnson (Army only has Weedy) 17 Long Row (The Mount). 21557 Pte. R.F.A. To France 20/5/15 so Star and War and Victory medals.. Possible – in 1911 at 62 Edith Ave Mary Eliz Weedy 54 widow married 24 years and 5 children, 3 still alive – George William 22 putter and Florence may 15. Places of birth Seghill and Springwell 2. In 1901 the family had been at Bowes Crescent Springwell.
Thomas Tinney (Army has Timney) 17 Long Row (The Mount). 382345 Pte. A.S.C. Pension ledger b 1887 address S Shields. Married and address 37 Graham St, Westoe and then 3 Aldwitch St, suffering from VDH 40% for 16/- +4/- for child and then 20% for 8/-+3/6d and finally 6-14% for total 8/6d for 70 weeks from 13/12/22. Previously CBattery 79 Bde RFA, to France 13/7/15, transferred to ASC 1/9/17 and discharged 14/12/18. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. Silver War Badge enlisted 5/9/14. In 1911 at 20 Willis St Kimblesworth – Thomas Timney 24 hewer, married 1 year to Margaret Ann (Weedy) 22 with Mary aged 1. Places of birth Birtley, Mount and Mount.
John Jnr. Black 1 Mount Square (The Mount). 163 A.B. “Thunderer” In 1911 at 10 Mount Square – John Black 49 stationary engineman, married to Mary Jane 46 for 18 years and 4 children – Robert 17 putter, Jane 15, John 11 and William 8. Places of birth – Sunderland, Newcastle, Leamside, Usworth, Springwell and Cramlington.
Mark Codling 2 Mount Square (The Mount) D/14917 Trooper. 7th Dragoon Gds. as GS14145 then D14917 in General Service Dragoons. To France 18/10/15, War 1915 Star and Victory medals. Pension ledger. Discharged 12/3/19 contusion of left knee. 20% for 8/- + 2/- for wife until 29/1/24. In 1911 at Chow Dene Bank, Mark aged 14, son of Thomas and Margaret, a pony driver b Low Fell. He married Martha Hope in 1919 and died in 1947. 1939 living with James and Jane Raven in CLS. Another Mark Codling aged 17, b Birtley a boot and shoe assistant at Coop was living at Station Tce Washington with his parents Thomas James C and Barbara.
Joseph Dean 10 Mount Square (The Mount). 232317 Driver. R.F.A. War and Victory medals. Possible – In 1911 at 4 Back St, Usworth - Moses Dean 36 hewer, married to Catherine 37 for 16 years and 8 children, 7 still alive – Bridget Thompson D 15, Joseph 13, Jane 11, Elizabeth 9 Mary Annie deleted 7, Rose Annie 5, Lavinia 3 and Margaret Ellen 1. Places of birth Hetton and Usworth 9. He married Bertha Allsopp and died in 1967.
Albert Dunn Richings 13 Mount Square (The Mount). A.B. R.N. J87336. Born 3/11/98, Durham, miner, enlisted 26/3/18, OS on Caledon Aug 1918-June 1919, War Gratuity paid. In 1911 at 9 Allerdean Cottages Lamesley – John Richings 50 colliery fitter, married for 29 years to Margaret Ann 48 with 14 children, 11 still alive – George 23 colliery smith, Charles 21 miner, Sarah Isabella 20, Richard Hornod R 18 putter killed 7/6/17, Eliz Ann 17, Minnie 14, Albert Dunn R 12, Ernest 10 and Beatrice Evaline 9. Places of birth Coxhoe 2, Shildon3 Leadgate 6. Albert married Jane Barnard in 1935 and died in 1943
James William Watson 13 Mount Square (The Mount). 705S Pte. Royal Marines. Born Middlebrough 3/7/83, enlisted in Newcastle 31/3/15, crane driver, Chatham Division. War and Victory medals. Address The Green, Wrekenton. He married Jane Hannah Richings in 1908 and in 1911 was living at Wood Tce, Bill Quay with Jane 27 b Shildon, married 2 years and Beatrice 11m. He was a colliery craneman.
Joseph Collinson 13 Mount Square (The Mount). 091787 Driver. A.S.C. Landed in France 16/9/15 and discharged 26/4/19. 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. PR 10 Lesbury Tce, Chopwell. Myalgia, non atrributable, rejected Grocer’s assistant, 27 when discharged, married.
Charles Stanger 23 Bowes Crescent. T/Z4348 Pte. R.N.D. Star, Victory and War medals. In 1911 at 23 Bowes Cres – Thomas Stanger 59 colliery horsekeeper, married to Mary Jane 58 for 39 years with 11 children, 10 still alive – Catherine 27, Mary Jane 23, George 23 putter Thomas nephew 16 screener and Charles Stephenson S 15 nephew screener. Places of birth Newcastle 2, Gateshead, Usworth 2, Gateshead 2.
George William Bertram 1 Palmer’s Villas. 243 Pte. 12/13th N.F. 21/51, in 21st and then 23rd. War and Victory medals
Thomas Charlton 2 Palmer’s Villas. 100889 Pte. 3rd D.L.I. War and Victory medals has him 13th DLI. In 1911 at 2 Palmer’s Villas – Robert Charlton 55 gardener, married for 32 years to Elizabeth with 10 children, 6 still alive – John 28 miner, Annie 25, Robert 21 quarryman, Dorothea 19 and Thomas 17 miner. Places of birth Heddon on the Wall, Newcastle, Gateshead, Birtley, Springwell 3.
Thomas (David) Hope 4 Palmer’s Villas. 270726 Pte. North Hussars (previously 1600). Discharged 13/3/19. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 6 Light Pipe Row – John Hope 64 wasteman, married to Sarah 55 for 37 years with 3 children – John William 27 Law clerk, Thomas David 24 shifter and Margaret Jane 19. Places of birth HolyTown Lanark, Springwell 4.
John Johnson Hope 4 Palmer’s Villas. 51862 Pte. N.F. 8th NF to France 8/8/18 to 16/8/18 then GS 79513 2nd Royal Fusiliers from 17/9/18 to 1/1/19. War and Victory medals.
Harold Arthur Houston 5 Palmer’s Villas. 75462 Pte. 25th R.A.M.C. Motor Amb. Convoy. In 1901 at 191/2 A Durham Rd Gateshead – Thomas Houston 36 bicycle repairer, Jane 33 tobacconist and shopkeeper and Harold A 4. Places of birth Newcastle, Hampshire and Gateshead.
Thomas Nesbitt 9 Palmer’s Villas. 118070 Pte. 2nd A.M. R.A.F. Born 1886, father John. In 1911 at 9 Palmer’s Villas – John Nesbitt 59 stationary engineman, married to Alice 49 for 14 years and no children, then John Nesbitt son 24 quarryman. Places of birth Burradon Main, Wrekenton and Usworth/Springwell.
James Alfred Stanners 10 Palmer’s Villas. 2749 Cadet. O.T.C. No military info. In 1911 at 1 Wingrove Tce – John Stanners 43 colliery engineman, married 21 years and 5 children to Eliz (postmistress) 46 – John James 20 assistant in lamp cabin, Mary Barbara 16, Isabel Maud 14, Hilda 12 and James Alfred 11. Places of birth Bedlington, Cramlington 2, Blyth 2, Gateshead 2.
Michael McAree 1 Light Pipe Row. 5299 Pte. 6th A.C.C. Pension ledger. Warwick Square, Birtley, assessed at 50% so 11/- from 2/9/19 and then rising to 16/- and 20/- though still 50% until June 1923. Notations go on to 1930. Enlisted 14/8/14, Silver War Badge, discharged 13/12/18, wound. Served abroad. To France 20/5/15 so 1915 Star and war and Victory medals. In 1911 at 10 Lightpipe Row – Richard Hall 60 colliery labourer, married to Mary 60 for 25 years and 2 children, 1 still alive – Mary McAree dau 25 married 5 years and 2 children – Andrew McAree 26 hewer soninlaw, Richard McAree grson 4, Mary McAree grdau1 and Michael McAree boarder 20 hewer. Places of birth Boldon, Ryton, Springwell 4 and Teams 1.
Patrick Hepple 3 and 4 Light Pipe Row. 51846 Pte. 3rd N.F. Army has Heppell 51846 8th NF then 79515 9th Royal Fusiliers then GS 106052, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 4 Light Pipe Row – Edward Heppell 41 hewer, married to Ellen 40 for 19 years and 9 children, 8 still alive – Dorothy 19, John 17 driver, James 14 driver, Patrick 12, Mary 9, Edward Leo 7, Norah 4 and Thomas N 7m. Places of birth – Mount, Wrekenton, Springwell, Mount 3, Springwell 4.
James Hepple 3 and 4 Light Pipe Row. 232320 Gunner. R.G.A. War and Victory medals. Then Signaller. (See above for family info.)
John Hepple 4 Light Pipe Row. 216509 Gunner. R.G.A. Base Details. War and Victory medals. Army has Heppell. (See above for family info.)
John Jordon 11 Light Pipe Row. 8062 1st Connaught Rangers War and Victory medals. Discharged 15/3/19. In 1911 at 4 Ward’s Buildings – Patrick Jordan 38 hewer, married to Margaret (Niland) 38 for 16 years and 6 children, 5 still alive – John 14 pit boy, Martin 10, Patrick Osmund J 7, Francis Leo 4 and Mary Benedicta 1. Places of birth – Willenhall Staffs, Wrekenton, Great Usworth 5. He moved to New York in 1925, married Maggie Rose in 1932 and died in New York in 1976.
Thomas Wilson Riddle 14 Hutt’s Terrace. 34658 C.Sgt.Major. S.Staffs. Started as 13796 12th DLI then A/WO Class II then 1st Garrison Bn South Staffs. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 14 Hutt’s Tce – Robert Riddle 56 wasteman, married for 27 years to Eliz with 9 children – John G 25 miner, Thomas W 24 hewer, Joseph 22 feeble minded, Robert 19 miner, William 18 miner killed 18/9/16, Michael 16 apprentice blacksmith, Mary Annie 13, Esther 11, Fred 9 (died at sea 2/3/44) and Catherine Ann Riddell 28 servant single. Places of birth – Kibblesworth, Lamb Pit Birtley, Eighton Banks 9 and Crook. He married Eleanor Gillespie in 1924, became a bus inspector and died in 1968.
Ernest Reed 15 Hutt’s Terrace. 8623 Pte. M.G.C. Started as 23436 NF then discharged 9/2/19. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 15 Hutt’s Tce – Robert D Reed 52 mason at coal mine, married to Sarah Eliz (Ferguson) 50 for 32 years and 10 children – John D 31 hewer, William F 29 blind for 7 years, Frederick 22 putter, Joseph 20 labourer, Charles F 19 putter, Ernest 17 driver, Alfred 15 screener, George C 12 and Hannah Foster 21 servant. Places of birth Bishop Middleham, Sunderland 2, Bishop Middleham, Sunderland, High Langley, ? Hall, Burnhope 3 and Felling. Ernest married Kate Jackson and died in 1975.
George Cooper Reed 15 Hutt’s Terrace. 100220 Pte. 5th D.L.I. Not under this number. (see above for family info.)
William Ranson 18 Hutt’s Terrace. 232323 Driver. R.F.A. War and Victory medals. In 1911 William Ranson 26 blacksmith was a miner living at 3 Ashley Rd Tyne Dock with his wife of 4 years, Margaret and their son Charles 2. Places of birth Springwell, Gateshead and S Shields. He died in 1951.
Robert Willey 19 Hutt’s Terrace. M.181790 S.B.R. Born Springwell April 1890, shop assistant grocer and enlisted 2/8/14 for hostilities. Malta Hospital from 29/4/15 to March 1917. Paid special gratuity under Pembroke, £7.10.0, March 1919. In 1911 at 19 Hutt’s Terrace – Robert Willey 67 widower, disabled through accident, married 47 years and 10 children 8 still alive – with Robert Willey widower, hewer, 41 married 21 years with 5 children, 4 still alive – Robert Willey grson 20 warehouseman at Windy Nook Store, Mary Jane grdau 19, Matthew grson 18 putter and Catherine grdau 16. Places of birth Usworth, Lamesley and Usworth 4. He married Mary Lilian Littlefair and died in 1980.
Mathew Willey 19 Hutt’s Terrace. M11791 S.B.R. Born March 1893, Springwell, collier, enlisted 2/8/14 for 1 year. Served at Malta Hospital 29/4/15 to 22/12/18. 12/8/18 awarded DSM for his remarkable coolness, skill and determination during air raids in June 1918 and Oct 1917. Paid special gratuity of £7.10 under Pembroke March 1919. Demobilised April 1919. (See above for family info.)
Thomas Niland 20 Hutt’s Terrace. 20311 Pte. 10th R.Irish F. War and Victory medals says 8th R Irish Fusiliers, Silver War Badge also says R Irish Fus, enlisted 15/5/15 and discharged 3/8/18 aged 22 sickness. Pension ledger. B 1896, discharged 3/8/18, single 20 Huts Tce 20% rising to 40% and 8/- rising to 16/- until 12/7/23. Notations continue until 1929.In 1911 at 1 Ward’s Buildings – John Niland 44, deputy, married for 16 years to Annie (Jordan) 41 with 3 children – Thomas 14 putter, Martin 13 and Patrick 6. Places of birth Galway, Wolverhampton and County Durham 3. Thomas died in 1964, having married Nora King in 1926.
George William Bertram 1 Palmer’s Villas. 243 Pte. 12/13th N.F. 21/51, in 21st and then 23rd. War and Victory medals
Thomas Charlton 2 Palmer’s Villas. 100889 Pte. 3rd D.L.I. War and Victory medals has him 13th DLI. In 1911 at 2 Palmer’s Villas – Robert Charlton 55 gardener, married for 32 years to Elizabeth with 10 children, 6 still alive – John 28 miner, Annie 25, Robert 21 quarryman, Dorothea 19 and Thomas 17 miner. Places of birth Heddon on the Wall, Newcastle, Gateshead, Birtley, Springwell 3.
Thomas (David) Hope 4 Palmer’s Villas. 270726 Pte. North Hussars (previously 1600). Discharged 13/3/19. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 6 Light Pipe Row – John Hope 64 wasteman, married to Sarah 55 for 37 years with 3 children – John William 27 Law clerk, Thomas David 24 shifter and Margaret Jane 19. Places of birth HolyTown Lanark, Springwell 4.
John Johnson Hope 4 Palmer’s Villas. 51862 Pte. N.F. 8th NF to France 8/8/18 to 16/8/18 then GS 79513 2nd Royal Fusiliers from 17/9/18 to 1/1/19. War and Victory medals.
Harold Arthur Houston 5 Palmer’s Villas. 75462 Pte. 25th R.A.M.C. Motor Amb. Convoy. In 1901 at 191/2 A Durham Rd Gateshead – Thomas Houston 36 bicycle repairer, Jane 33 tobacconist and shopkeeper and Harold A 4. Places of birth Newcastle, Hampshire and Gateshead.
Thomas Nesbitt 9 Palmer’s Villas. 118070 Pte. 2nd A.M. R.A.F. Born 1886, father John. In 1911 at 9 Palmer’s Villas – John Nesbitt 59 stationary engineman, married to Alice 49 for 14 years and no children, then John Nesbitt son 24 quarryman. Places of birth Burradon Main, Wrekenton and Usworth/Springwell.
James Alfred Stanners 10 Palmer’s Villas. 2749 Cadet. O.T.C. No military info. In 1911 at 1 Wingrove Tce – John Stanners 43 colliery engineman, married 21 years and 5 children to Eliz (postmistress) 46 – John James 20 assistant in lamp cabin, Mary Barbara 16, Isabel Maud 14, Hilda 12 and James Alfred 11. Places of birth Bedlington, Cramlington 2, Blyth 2, Gateshead 2.
Michael McAree 1 Light Pipe Row. 5299 Pte. 6th A.C.C. Pension ledger. Warwick Square, Birtley, assessed at 50% so 11/- from 2/9/19 and then rising to 16/- and 20/- though still 50% until June 1923. Notations go on to 1930. Enlisted 14/8/14, Silver War Badge, discharged 13/12/18, wound. Served abroad. To France 20/5/15 so 1915 Star and war and Victory medals. In 1911 at 10 Lightpipe Row – Richard Hall 60 colliery labourer, married to Mary 60 for 25 years and 2 children, 1 still alive – Mary McAree dau 25 married 5 years and 2 children – Andrew McAree 26 hewer soninlaw, Richard McAree grson 4, Mary McAree grdau1 and Michael McAree boarder 20 hewer. Places of birth Boldon, Ryton, Springwell 4 and Teams 1.
Patrick Hepple 3 and 4 Light Pipe Row. 51846 Pte. 3rd N.F. Army has Heppell 51846 8th NF then 79515 9th Royal Fusiliers then GS 106052, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 4 Light Pipe Row – Edward Heppell 41 hewer, married to Ellen 40 for 19 years and 9 children, 8 still alive – Dorothy 19, John 17 driver, James 14 driver, Patrick 12, Mary 9, Edward Leo 7, Norah 4 and Thomas N 7m. Places of birth – Mount, Wrekenton, Springwell, Mount 3, Springwell 4.
James Hepple 3 and 4 Light Pipe Row. 232320 Gunner. R.G.A. War and Victory medals. Then Signaller. (See above for family info.)
John Hepple 4 Light Pipe Row. 216509 Gunner. R.G.A. Base Details. War and Victory medals. Army has Heppell. (See above for family info.)
John Jordon 11 Light Pipe Row. 8062 1st Connaught Rangers War and Victory medals. Discharged 15/3/19. In 1911 at 4 Ward’s Buildings – Patrick Jordan 38 hewer, married to Margaret (Niland) 38 for 16 years and 6 children, 5 still alive – John 14 pit boy, Martin 10, Patrick Osmund J 7, Francis Leo 4 and Mary Benedicta 1. Places of birth – Willenhall Staffs, Wrekenton, Great Usworth 5. He moved to New York in 1925, married Maggie Rose in 1932 and died in New York in 1976.
Thomas Wilson Riddle 14 Hutt’s Terrace. 34658 C.Sgt.Major. S.Staffs. Started as 13796 12th DLI then A/WO Class II then 1st Garrison Bn South Staffs. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 14 Hutt’s Tce – Robert Riddle 56 wasteman, married for 27 years to Eliz with 9 children – John G 25 miner, Thomas W 24 hewer, Joseph 22 feeble minded, Robert 19 miner, William 18 miner killed 18/9/16, Michael 16 apprentice blacksmith, Mary Annie 13, Esther 11, Fred 9 (died at sea 2/3/44) and Catherine Ann Riddell 28 servant single. Places of birth – Kibblesworth, Lamb Pit Birtley, Eighton Banks 9 and Crook. He married Eleanor Gillespie in 1924, became a bus inspector and died in 1968.
Ernest Reed 15 Hutt’s Terrace. 8623 Pte. M.G.C. Started as 23436 NF then discharged 9/2/19. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 15 Hutt’s Tce – Robert D Reed 52 mason at coal mine, married to Sarah Eliz (Ferguson) 50 for 32 years and 10 children – John D 31 hewer, William F 29 blind for 7 years, Frederick 22 putter, Joseph 20 labourer, Charles F 19 putter, Ernest 17 driver, Alfred 15 screener, George C 12 and Hannah Foster 21 servant. Places of birth Bishop Middleham, Sunderland 2, Bishop Middleham, Sunderland, High Langley, ? Hall, Burnhope 3 and Felling. Ernest married Kate Jackson and died in 1975.
George Cooper Reed 15 Hutt’s Terrace. 100220 Pte. 5th D.L.I. Not under this number. (see above for family info.)
William Ranson 18 Hutt’s Terrace. 232323 Driver. R.F.A. War and Victory medals. In 1911 William Ranson 26 blacksmith was a miner living at 3 Ashley Rd Tyne Dock with his wife of 4 years, Margaret and their son Charles 2. Places of birth Springwell, Gateshead and S Shields. He died in 1951.
Robert Willey 19 Hutt’s Terrace. M.181790 S.B.R. Born Springwell April 1890, shop assistant grocer and enlisted 2/8/14 for hostilities. Malta Hospital from 29/4/15 to March 1917. Paid special gratuity under Pembroke, £7.10.0, March 1919. In 1911 at 19 Hutt’s Terrace – Robert Willey 67 widower, disabled through accident, married 47 years and 10 children 8 still alive – with Robert Willey widower, hewer, 41 married 21 years with 5 children, 4 still alive – Robert Willey grson 20 warehouseman at Windy Nook Store, Mary Jane grdau 19, Matthew grson 18 putter and Catherine grdau 16. Places of birth Usworth, Lamesley and Usworth 4. He married Mary Lilian Littlefair and died in 1980.
Mathew Willey 19 Hutt’s Terrace. M11791 S.B.R. Born March 1893, Springwell, collier, enlisted 2/8/14 for 1 year. Served at Malta Hospital 29/4/15 to 22/12/18. 12/8/18 awarded DSM for his remarkable coolness, skill and determination during air raids in June 1918 and Oct 1917. Paid special gratuity of £7.10 under Pembroke March 1919. Demobilised April 1919. (See above for family info.)
Thomas Niland 20 Hutt’s Terrace. 20311 Pte. 10th R.Irish F. War and Victory medals says 8th R Irish Fusiliers, Silver War Badge also says R Irish Fus, enlisted 15/5/15 and discharged 3/8/18 aged 22 sickness. Pension ledger. B 1896, discharged 3/8/18, single 20 Huts Tce 20% rising to 40% and 8/- rising to 16/- until 12/7/23. Notations continue until 1929.In 1911 at 1 Ward’s Buildings – John Niland 44, deputy, married for 16 years to Annie (Jordan) 41 with 3 children – Thomas 14 putter, Martin 13 and Patrick 6. Places of birth Galway, Wolverhampton and County Durham 3. Thomas died in 1964, having married Nora King in 1926.
Martin Niland 20 Hutt’s Terrace. R.N.R.T. H.M.T. Kunishi. Deck Hand 13704 DA, Victory and War medals. Born 7/11/97 at Gateshead, miner, joined 18/10/16, transferred to Trawler section Nov 1916. (See above (list 3) for family info.) Martin married Ellen Brennan in 1927 and died in 1970.
William Patterson 1a Wakefield Terrace. 19313 Sgt.12th D.L.I.
Charles Hammond Anderson Peareth Edge. 457529 Spr. R.E. In 1911 at Peareth Edge – Charles Hammond Anderson 30 butcher owner, married for 1 year to Eleanor (Hugill) 28. Places of birth Sunderland and Springwell. He died in Thirsk in 1972.
Joseph William Ryles 4 Peareth Edge. 457529 Sapper. R.E. SR 449 Field Coy in France July-Nov 1915 then Salonica Nov 1915 until October 1918. Operation in Salonica 6/9/16 for rupture and then to Malta in Sept and malaria and 14 relapses. 21st Stationary Hosp Salonica, then 49th General Hosp in Salonica, then St Ignatius Hosp Malta, then University War Hosp in Southampton. Employed by John Bowes as blacksmith. Enlisted March 1915 in Newcastle, aged 29. Discharged 19/2/19. 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Had been RE(T) Sapper 2088. In 1911 at 2 Blue Quarries Rd Gateshead – Joseph William Ryles 25 blacksmith’s striker, married to Barbara Isabella (Richardson) 23 for 3 years and 2 children – but only Joseph William 2 is listed. Places of birth Sheriff Hill, Felling and Gateshead. They had 11 children and he died in 1952.
John Earnest Burnett 2 Makepeace Terrace. 320141 Sapper. R.E. Not under this number. In 1911 at 7 Claremont Tce – Joseph Ernest Burnett 41 stoneman, married to Mary 42 for 19 years with 4 children – Joseph Ernest 16 onsetter, Frances Mary 14 and Rebecca Moffitt B 4. Places of birth Windy Nook, Ovington 3 and Springwell.
Joseph Earnest Burnett 2 Makepeace Terrace. 220013 (T.F) then 752068 Driver. R.F.A C. Sub. 32nd D.A.C. War and Victory medals. (See above.)
Alexander Ritchie 4 Makepeace Terrace. 315412 Pte. 1/5th London Regt. Started as SLI 3000 To France 7/7/16-23/3/17 and again 7/3/18-29/3/18 then to London Regt in France 30/3/18-15/12/18. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger discharged 16/12/18 to 4 Makepeace Tce 11/11/20 payment of £14 gratuity. In 1911 at 4 Makepeace Tce – Ann Ritchie widow 55 with sons Andrew 20 screener, Alexander 16 driver and James 15 driver killed 21/4/16 and daughter Gwendoline 7. Places of birthUsworth and Springwell 4.
Thomas Irwin (Army has Urwin) 5 Makepeace Terrace.75382 L/Cpl War and Victory medals, 18th D.L.I. In 1911 at 5 Makepeace Tce – Charles Irwin 36 invalid, married 13 years and 6 children to Catherine 32 – Thomas 12, Charles 10, Hilda 9, Percy 8, Mary Irene 5 and Amy 2. Places of birth Kerry Ireland, Springwell, Birtley 3 and Springwell 3. Pension ledger GSW right hip, discharged 16/10/19 single, 5 Makepeace Tce. 30% disability for 12/- and life award 15/4/24.
Robert Cook 6 Makepeace Terrace. 270616 Pte. North. Hus. Pte 1455 N Hussars then Corps of Hussars 270616. War and Victory medals, discharged 6/2/19. In 1911 at 7 Hunter’s Tce – John Cook 62, sawyer at mine, married to Mary Jane 56 for 34 years and 5 children, 4 still alive – Robert 33 hewer, Elizabeth 25 and Albert 20 stonemason. Places of birth Gateshead, Wrekenton and Gateshead 3.
Michael Slattery 7 Makepeace Terrace.36195 Pte. K.O.Y.L.I Started as 23215 14th DLI. War and Victory medals, discharged 6/4/19. In 1911 at 4 Hawthorn Tce – Ann Slattery 46 widow and John 21 colliery fireman, Michael 19 putter, Bridget 13, Catherine 8, Sarah Ann 7, Eliz 5, Ellen Farrell granny 64 widow. Places of birth Kilkenny4, Springwell 3 and blank.
Albert Richards 9 Makepeace Terrace. 4347 A.B. R.N.V.R. “Victory”. Star, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 9 Makepeace Tce – Sydney Richards 39 hewer, married to Eliz Ellen for 16 years with 8 children, 6 still alive – Albert 14 labourer above, Benjamin 12, Minnie 9, Sydney 7, William 4 and Jessie 1. Places of birth Coleford Gloucester, Usworth 7.
Benjamin Richards 9 Makepeace Terrace. O.S. R.N.B. J85724 B 4/6/98 at Gateshead, putter. Joined 1/3/18, Victory from March-11/11/18, then Renown as OS. War Gratuity paid. (See above for family info.)
John William Nixon 8 Hunters Terrace. 235594 Pte. North. Fus. Started as 2/1st North Hussars 270733 then 9th NF 235594, War and Victory medals. Pension ledger b 1893, single, discharged 5/12/18 to 9 Hunter’s Tce and then 35 Evelyn Gdns Benwell. GSW arm 30% for 12/- and then 22/11/22 for life. In 1901 at 3 Hawthorn Tce – Isaac J Nixon 30 colliery blacksmith and Ellen E (Potts) 29 and son John W 7. Places of birth Usworth, Willington Nd and Usworth. Can’t find them in 1911.
William Jnr. Coxon 11 Hunters Terrace. 40960 Pte. 8th Leicester Reg. Then T/459708 from 19/8/19. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 2 Ward’s Houses – William Coxon 49 colliery mason married to Margaret Ann 46 for 20 years and 4 children, 2 still alive William 14 and May 11. Places of birth – Shadforth 3 and Wrekenton.
Alfred Gray 1 Edward Street. 1173 R.N.R. “Leander” Pension ledger. Discharged Jan 1919 to 71 Woodland Tce Felling. 14% and 9/- per week for 74 weeks from 5/5/22. ERA – Star, Victory and War medals.
John Tinkler 9 Edward Street. 232228 Gunner. R.F.A. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 Edward St – John George Tinkler 41 engineering blacksmith, married to Jane Cramen/Crammond) 39 for 19 years and 6 children, 3 still alive – John 13, Robert Crammond T 7 and Harold 5. Places of birth Stanhope, Low Fell, Natal SAfrica and Usworth/Springwell 2.
Peter Ball 13 Edward Street. 3048 A.B. R.N. Can’t find service info. In 1911 at 13 Edward St – John Ball 47 hewer, married to Sarah 46 for 28 years with 13 children, 12 still alive – John 18 endless rope, Isabella 16, Peter 13, Jared SH Ball 12, Emma 9, Elsie 6 and Wilfred 3. Places of birth Usworth 4, Eighton Banks, Wrekenton, Springwell 3. He married Margaret McGuire in 1920 and then Phyllis Bannister in 1933 and died in 1979.
Christopher Wardle 15 Edward Street. 15189 L/Cpl. Border Regt. 9th Border then R Munster Fusiliers 18532. Discharged 31/3/20. War and Victory medals.1915 Star, to France 3/9/15. In 1911 at 15 Edward St – William Wardle 57 stoneman, married to Margaret 55 for 35 years and 8 children, 7 still alive – Edward 23 bank labourer, William 20 miner, Christopher 17 miner, William McPhearson grandson 9 and Isabella Ritson 18 servant. Places of birth Ouston , Heworth 5 and Gateshead. He married Catherine Manley and died in 1955.
Bowman Paterson 4 Edward Street. 15183 Pte. Border Regt. Close number to Christopher Wardle. He was born in Usworth, enlisted in Newcastle and was resident in Springwell. He served as Private 15183, 9th Border Regiment, and died of wounds on 30th September 1918, aged 22. He was the son of Mr JM and Mrs AY Paterson of 4, Edward St, Springwell. His name is listed on the Mikra British Cemetery, Kalamaria.
The 1901 Census listed James M(undle) (39) and Alice Y(ellowly) Paterson (38), at Long Row, Usworth, with their children - Mary Brown (8), Agnes Elizabeth (7) and Bowman (5). Mr Paterson was a colliery joiner. Everyone had been born in Usworth. By 1911 the family were living in Springwell, at 4, Edward Street, Agnes having become a letter deliverer and Bowman an apprentice fitter at the colliery. Mr and Mrs Paterson had been married 19 years.
Bowman, a fitter and turner, attested at Newcastle on 3rd September 1914 and, when medically examined, was found to be 5 feet 4 and weighed in at 110lbs. He had a sallow complexion, grey eyes and brown hair. He was CofE. During December 1916 he was treated for scabies and in January and February of 1917 he spent time in the 4th Canadian Field Hospital in France suffering from acute bronchitis. At some stage (there are a lot of pages in his record but many of them are blank) he went to Salonica and it was there that he died of wounds. A telegram was sent to that effect on 10th October 1918, his death having occurred on 30th September.
Mr and Mrs Paterson received Bowman's effects, consisting of a belt, 2 cigarette cases, knife, scissors, badge, disc, ring, letters, mirror, lanyard, lighter, purse, cap badges, cards, photos, notebooks and one or two other items (illegible). His medals, plaque and scroll were all delivered to 4, Edward Street.
In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2016, the army noted that James, Bowman’s father, received £13.1.8d on 5/12/19 and a further war gratuity of £18.10sh was paid to him on 9/12/19. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 in today’s money.
The pension Card for Bowman Paterson 15183 9th Border Reg states that he died of wounds on 30/9/18 that his father James W was deceased and that his mother Alice Yellowly (died August 1938) of 4 Edward St, Springwell, later 2 Fell Place Springwell was paid 5/- per week from 15/4/19
ADDENDUM FROM WAR DIARY
On 1/9/18 9th Bn Border Regiment were located at Cugunci in Salonica. Weather fine, work continuing.
They made various moves within the bridgehead during the month. Most of the daily grind, in conjunction with Royal Engineers was bridging, track repair, seeking and opening up water supplies, fixing direction boards and lamps and establishing dumps.
30th Sept – “a copy of a telegram received states that by reason of the convention which has just been signed hostilities with the Bulgarian army cease at mid-day. Weather fine.”
Recorded casualties for the month were as follows – Officers wounded to hospital 2, Officers wounded to duty 1, Other Ranks died of wounds 3 (they included Bowman Paterson but no further details are given), other ranks wounded to hospital 3, other ranks wounded to duty 6.
Strict instructions followed the peace agreement, “Decorations, helmets, caps, buttons, bugles etc will not on any account be taken from prisoners.”
Thomas James Murley 2 Ward’s Houses 82926 Pte. 2nd Res. Cav. In 1911 at 11 Lismore Tce – Thomas Murley 45 hewer, married to Catherine 47 for 24 years with 12 children, 9 of them still alive – Mary Eliz 17, Thomas James 13, John 12, Minnie 15, William Henry 9, Charles 8 and Muriel 2. Places of birth – Botallack St Just, Trewallard North St Just, Castle Eden, Felling 2, Castle Eden, Felling 3. He married Nora Dunn in Sept 1920.
William Murley/Marley 3 Ward’s Houses 65972 Gr. 64th (H.) D.A.C. Army has William Marley as 65972 Gunner RFA – War Victory and 1915 Star. Silver War Badge. To France 19/7/15. (See above – list 4- for family info.)
John George Mullinder 6 Ward’s Houses 201601 L/Cpl. 2/4th E.Yorks. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 2 Blackberry Cottages – John George Mullinder 35 hewer, married for 3 years to Ann 30 and three children – Olline? Mabel 4, Chrisina 2 and Frances Annie 1m. Places of birth Mount Oswald Durham, Willington, Gateshead 2 and Usworth.
Francis Watson 3 The Blackberries 24629 Pt. R.A.M.C. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger b 1875. Married 3 The Blackberries. Rheumatism aggravated by service. No grounds. In 1911 at 3 Blackberry Cottages – Francis Watson 35 hewer, married for 12 years to Jane Eliz (Wilkinson) 36 with 2 children – John Joseph 12 and Hannah Eliz 9. Places of birth Willington and Crook 3.
George Grant Willey 4 Westfield Crescent 301314 Gunner. R.G.A (TF). War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Guide Post – John Willey 45 Innkeeper, married for 19 years to Eleanor 49 with 3 children – George 18 student, Nellie 14, Annie 9 and Cissy Rennison 21 servant. Places of birth - Lamesley, Usworth4 and Seaton Durham. George married Amy Isabel Clough and died in 1978.
Joseph Lowes Place 6 Westfield Crescent 13596 Spr. R.E. War and Victory medals. SR Born Gateshead, bricklayer, aged 19 when he joined RE in Newcastle in April 1904. Left the army in 1906 to continue work as bricklayer for Kent police in Aldershot. Landed in France 18//8/14 so 1914 Star. 17th Field Coy. Rejoined 5/8/14. Hospital on 27/8/14. Nov 1915 transferred to 141 Coy AT. Discharged Jan 1919 with £20 gratuity, to 6 Westfield Cres. He married Jane Ellen Stobart in Gateshead in 1908. In 1911 he was living at 4 Grosvenor St, Southwick, aged 26 a police constable, married to Jane Ellen 26 for 2 years with son Wilfred 1. Places of birth Gateshead 2 and Southwick. He died in 1937.
John Gibson 1 Stoney Lane Cottages 1184 E.A. R.N.R. “Hibiscus” Star, Victory and War medals. Silver War Badge applied for 6/11/18. Pension ledger b 1888 lived Hebburn C/O Mrs Thompson 80 Argyle St – fibroid phthisis aggravated by service. 30% for 12/- until 19/5/21/and then no further grounds.
Thomas Dawson 3 Stoney Lane Cottages M/2245147 Pte. M.T. A.S.C. SR - At 4 Pit Houses, a clerk, aged 27, married Edith Agar at Penshaw Parish Church on 26/1/16 and Rita born 20/4/18. He attested on 10/12/15 and was embodied 23/12/16 and was embodied 21/12/16. Served at home until 2/6/18 and to France 3/6/18 to 25/9/19. Served as a driver at Calais Depot. In 1911 at 4 Victoria Tce – Thomas Dawson 45 hewer, married for 17 years to Annie with 5 children – John 16 miner, Jane 15, Iva 12, Thomas 9 and Lilian 4. Places of birth Washington, Windy Nook, Springwell 5.
Mark Miller 19 Stoney Lane Cottages R40740 Rifleman 1/11th London Regt. London Regt has Rifleman Mark Miller 11th Bn 453628 serving at 4b (?) from 19/8/17 to 26/12/18. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 119 Hendon Rd Sunderland – Mark Miller 32 cartman, married to Mary Jane 32 for 10 years with 4 children – Bessie 9, George 7, Frances Ann 4 and Joseph 2. Places of birth Usworth, Birtley, Usworth 2, Sunderland and Usworth.
Robert William Jnr. Greenwell Westmere House 202808 Pte. A.S.C. War and Victory medals. Discharged 3/5/20. SR. Westmere House, carrier, aged 22 - 11/12/15. Father Robert Wm at same address. Sleeping on duty as telephonist in Sept 1917, 10 days pay! 10/12/16 612 Motor Transport Co, first class driver. Then 373 Coy then 5 Coy. Arrived Basra 6/11/18. Home 22/8/16 to 21/9/18 then to Mesopotamia until demob in May 1920. In 1911 at Westmere House 7 rooms - Robert William Greenwell 50 carrier and cartman, married for 25 years with 5 children, 2 still alive to Isabella 50 and Eleanor 21 and Robert William 17 assisting father. Places of birth Usworth, Pelton and Usworth 2.
Henry Thompson 2 Robinson’s Buildings 25202 Pte. 1st (Garrison) N.F. A/Cpl and War medal only. In 1911 at Arnold’s Buildings Stoney lane – Henry Thompson shifter 28, married to Catherine for 2 years and daughter Rena. Places of birth Evenwood, Ponteland and Usworth.
Hedley/Headley Hudson 2 Robinson’s Buildings 356240 Pte. Employment Co. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at The Bothy, Tunstall Manor, West Hartlepool – Headley Hudson 26 gardner at private house b Hutton Buscil Yks, and Arthur J Potter boarder 25 gardener b Thornton le Clay, Yks and George H Taylor boarder 22 gardener b Caithness. Headley died in 1946
Tom Heppell 4 Turnbull Terrace 23438 L/Cpl. 3rd N.F. 1st NF, then 20th NF, then 22nd NF then Yorks as Cpl 64805. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 8 Turnbull Tce – Tom Heppell 48 hewer, married to Isabella 47 for 27 years and 8 children, 6 still alive – Martha 20 dressmaker, Lily 17, Tom 14 screener, Edith Isabella 9 and Gertrude May 7. Places of birth – Northumberland and Usworth 7. Tom married Emily Bergham Smith and died in 1977.
Alfred Affleck 8 Turnbull Terrace 300548 Pte. 8th D.L.I. 1/8th as 8/2994, then 2nd as 300548 then 1/8th as 300548. War and Victory medals. SR. Attested from 4 Albyn Cottages, aged 21, Sept 1914 at Birtley. Posted to 2nd DLI 22/9/17 and then 8th 26/5/18, discharged 25/8/18. To France 10/7/15. Wounded and gassed France 1918, father Stephen. Pension ledger, b 1892, address 8 Turnbull Tce, GSW right hand, 20% reducing to 6-14% for 8/- and then 7/6d for 104 weeks from 10/1/23 plus award of £20. In 1911 at 4 Claremont Tce – Stephen Affleck 45 hewer, married for 25 years to Eliz with 11 children, 6 still alive – James 20 miner, Alfred 18 miner, Louisa 16, Lizzie 14 and Margaret 8. Places of birth Eighton Banks, The Mount, Usworth 5.
George Walton 12 Turnbull Terrace 18886 Sgt. 11th D.L.I. War and Victory medals. To France 20/7/15 so 1915 Star. Not in Usworth or Springwell in 1911
John Gibson Lilac House 170372 Pte. 305th H.S. Works Co. SR Attested from Lilac House 23/3/16, grindstone maker, 3rd NF, ‘fit for labour abroad’. One page only. In 1911 at 1 King’s Tce – Henry Gibson 57 bricklayer at iron works, married to Jane 49 for 27 years and 5 children – John 22 marine engine fitter, Dora 18, Henry 15 driver and Walter Cooper G 8. Places of birth Stockton, Haverton Hill, Jarrow 4.
Alexander Robertson 2 Fell Place 232306 Gunner. R.F.A. War and Victory medals. Next number to Robert Stanners. In 1901 he was at Heather Hill, aged 2 with his parents Alexander b Scotland and Edith M b Heworth. In 1911 at 5 Claremont Tce Edith Mary Robertson 49 widow with her children - George 22 quarryman 22 killed 16/4/18, Edith Mary 15, Alexander 12 and Janet 9. Places of birth Heworth Felling 2 and Springwell 2.
Thomas Lowes 2 Coronation Terrace 12380 Pte. 3rd Coldstream Guards. Silver War Badge – enlisted 4/9/14 and discharged 24/3/19 with neurasthenia, served abroad in France from 22/1/15. War, Victory and 1915 Star. In 1911 at 5 Hawthorn Tce – John Lowes 53, stationary engineman at grindstone quarry, widower and his children Annie 23, Joseph 21 hewer, Catherine 19, Thomas 17 quarryman, John 14 blacksmith’s striker at quarry, killed 20/1/16 and John Charles Stuart nephew 6. Places of birth Gateshead, Birtley 2, Lamesley 3 and Hendon Durham .
John Hepple (Army has Heppell) 3 Coronation Terrace 73237 Pte. C Coy 5th M.G.C. SR Joined from 4 Alexander Tce, 26, married miner, 22/12/14, 11th Royal Inniskilling Fus. . Married Mary Scott in Gateshead 13/7/10 and Tom born Feb 1911, Lily May 1912 and George July 1914. To France 5/10/15 and to MGC 3/2/17. France 5/10/15 to 1/10/18 and then home until demob 11/2/19 to 3 Coronation Tce. Admitted to hosp in Shrewsbury 2/10/18, GSW right hand. Had earlier been in hosp in Rouen, Nov 1917 for PUO. Pension ledger. Rheumatism and trench fever. 20% rising to 30%, then 20% for 8/- +5/10d for 3 children, then 8/- +8/10d for self and children until Nov 1923. Started as 18253 Inniskilling Fusiliers,
War and Victory, discharged 12/2/19. In 1911 at 4 Underhill Tce – John Heppell 22 hewer, married under 1 year to Mary Ann (Scott) 21 and Tom 1month. Places of birth Mount, Haswell and Usworth. Tom died in 1929.
Arthur Haslam Mona Cottage 35368 1st Suffolk Regt. Started as 24121 3rd N Lancs, then 2/9th Bedford as 35368 then Pioneer RE 328958. War and Victory medals. No Arthur Haslam in County Durham in 1911.
Ralph Newrick Kellet Watson Mona Cottage 18467 (or 102816) Cpl. 53rd D.L.I. Not under this number. SR – aged 19, labourer at Armstrong Whitworth from Mona Cottage when he enlisted 8/12/15 – parents Margaret Miller W and Charles Sowerby (Selby) W. In hospital in UK in 1918 for sprained wrist while starting a car and then gonorrhoea. Mobilised 25/9/16 discharged 29/1/19 seems to have served only in UK. In 1911 at Mona Cottage 6 rooms - Charles Selby Watson 50 master mason, married for 28 years with 10 children, 9 still alive but no wife present Mary Eveline 19, Margaret Miller W 16 drapery assistant, Ralph Newrick Kellett W 13, Jennie 12, Sarah Eliz Betty W 9, Charles Brill W 5 and Robert Leonard 2. Places of birth Byers Green, Washington, Springwell 6. Ralph died in 1934.
John George Mullinder 6 Ward’s Houses 201601 L/Cpl. 2/4th E.Yorks. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 2 Blackberry Cottages – John George Mullinder 35 hewer, married for 3 years to Ann 30 and three children – Olline? Mabel 4, Chrisina 2 and Frances Annie 1m. Places of birth Mount Oswald Durham, Willington, Gateshead 2 and Usworth.
Francis Watson 3 The Blackberries 24629 Pt. R.A.M.C. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger b 1875. Married 3 The Blackberries. Rheumatism aggravated by service. No grounds. In 1911 at 3 Blackberry Cottages – Francis Watson 35 hewer, married for 12 years to Jane Eliz (Wilkinson) 36 with 2 children – John Joseph 12 and Hannah Eliz 9. Places of birth Willington and Crook 3.
George Grant Willey 4 Westfield Crescent 301314 Gunner. R.G.A (TF). War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Guide Post – John Willey 45 Innkeeper, married for 19 years to Eleanor 49 with 3 children – George 18 student, Nellie 14, Annie 9 and Cissy Rennison 21 servant. Places of birth - Lamesley, Usworth4 and Seaton Durham. George married Amy Isabel Clough and died in 1978.
Joseph Lowes Place 6 Westfield Crescent 13596 Spr. R.E. War and Victory medals. SR Born Gateshead, bricklayer, aged 19 when he joined RE in Newcastle in April 1904. Left the army in 1906 to continue work as bricklayer for Kent police in Aldershot. Landed in France 18//8/14 so 1914 Star. 17th Field Coy. Rejoined 5/8/14. Hospital on 27/8/14. Nov 1915 transferred to 141 Coy AT. Discharged Jan 1919 with £20 gratuity, to 6 Westfield Cres. He married Jane Ellen Stobart in Gateshead in 1908. In 1911 he was living at 4 Grosvenor St, Southwick, aged 26 a police constable, married to Jane Ellen 26 for 2 years with son Wilfred 1. Places of birth Gateshead 2 and Southwick. He died in 1937.
John Gibson 1 Stoney Lane Cottages 1184 E.A. R.N.R. “Hibiscus” Star, Victory and War medals. Silver War Badge applied for 6/11/18. Pension ledger b 1888 lived Hebburn C/O Mrs Thompson 80 Argyle St – fibroid phthisis aggravated by service. 30% for 12/- until 19/5/21/and then no further grounds.
Thomas Dawson 3 Stoney Lane Cottages M/2245147 Pte. M.T. A.S.C. SR - At 4 Pit Houses, a clerk, aged 27, married Edith Agar at Penshaw Parish Church on 26/1/16 and Rita born 20/4/18. He attested on 10/12/15 and was embodied 23/12/16 and was embodied 21/12/16. Served at home until 2/6/18 and to France 3/6/18 to 25/9/19. Served as a driver at Calais Depot. In 1911 at 4 Victoria Tce – Thomas Dawson 45 hewer, married for 17 years to Annie with 5 children – John 16 miner, Jane 15, Iva 12, Thomas 9 and Lilian 4. Places of birth Washington, Windy Nook, Springwell 5.
Mark Miller 19 Stoney Lane Cottages R40740 Rifleman 1/11th London Regt. London Regt has Rifleman Mark Miller 11th Bn 453628 serving at 4b (?) from 19/8/17 to 26/12/18. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 119 Hendon Rd Sunderland – Mark Miller 32 cartman, married to Mary Jane 32 for 10 years with 4 children – Bessie 9, George 7, Frances Ann 4 and Joseph 2. Places of birth Usworth, Birtley, Usworth 2, Sunderland and Usworth.
Robert William Jnr. Greenwell Westmere House 202808 Pte. A.S.C. War and Victory medals. Discharged 3/5/20. SR. Westmere House, carrier, aged 22 - 11/12/15. Father Robert Wm at same address. Sleeping on duty as telephonist in Sept 1917, 10 days pay! 10/12/16 612 Motor Transport Co, first class driver. Then 373 Coy then 5 Coy. Arrived Basra 6/11/18. Home 22/8/16 to 21/9/18 then to Mesopotamia until demob in May 1920. In 1911 at Westmere House 7 rooms - Robert William Greenwell 50 carrier and cartman, married for 25 years with 5 children, 2 still alive to Isabella 50 and Eleanor 21 and Robert William 17 assisting father. Places of birth Usworth, Pelton and Usworth 2.
Henry Thompson 2 Robinson’s Buildings 25202 Pte. 1st (Garrison) N.F. A/Cpl and War medal only. In 1911 at Arnold’s Buildings Stoney lane – Henry Thompson shifter 28, married to Catherine for 2 years and daughter Rena. Places of birth Evenwood, Ponteland and Usworth.
Hedley/Headley Hudson 2 Robinson’s Buildings 356240 Pte. Employment Co. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at The Bothy, Tunstall Manor, West Hartlepool – Headley Hudson 26 gardner at private house b Hutton Buscil Yks, and Arthur J Potter boarder 25 gardener b Thornton le Clay, Yks and George H Taylor boarder 22 gardener b Caithness. Headley died in 1946
Tom Heppell 4 Turnbull Terrace 23438 L/Cpl. 3rd N.F. 1st NF, then 20th NF, then 22nd NF then Yorks as Cpl 64805. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 8 Turnbull Tce – Tom Heppell 48 hewer, married to Isabella 47 for 27 years and 8 children, 6 still alive – Martha 20 dressmaker, Lily 17, Tom 14 screener, Edith Isabella 9 and Gertrude May 7. Places of birth – Northumberland and Usworth 7. Tom married Emily Bergham Smith and died in 1977.
Alfred Affleck 8 Turnbull Terrace 300548 Pte. 8th D.L.I. 1/8th as 8/2994, then 2nd as 300548 then 1/8th as 300548. War and Victory medals. SR. Attested from 4 Albyn Cottages, aged 21, Sept 1914 at Birtley. Posted to 2nd DLI 22/9/17 and then 8th 26/5/18, discharged 25/8/18. To France 10/7/15. Wounded and gassed France 1918, father Stephen. Pension ledger, b 1892, address 8 Turnbull Tce, GSW right hand, 20% reducing to 6-14% for 8/- and then 7/6d for 104 weeks from 10/1/23 plus award of £20. In 1911 at 4 Claremont Tce – Stephen Affleck 45 hewer, married for 25 years to Eliz with 11 children, 6 still alive – James 20 miner, Alfred 18 miner, Louisa 16, Lizzie 14 and Margaret 8. Places of birth Eighton Banks, The Mount, Usworth 5.
George Walton 12 Turnbull Terrace 18886 Sgt. 11th D.L.I. War and Victory medals. To France 20/7/15 so 1915 Star. Not in Usworth or Springwell in 1911
John Gibson Lilac House 170372 Pte. 305th H.S. Works Co. SR Attested from Lilac House 23/3/16, grindstone maker, 3rd NF, ‘fit for labour abroad’. One page only. In 1911 at 1 King’s Tce – Henry Gibson 57 bricklayer at iron works, married to Jane 49 for 27 years and 5 children – John 22 marine engine fitter, Dora 18, Henry 15 driver and Walter Cooper G 8. Places of birth Stockton, Haverton Hill, Jarrow 4.
Alexander Robertson 2 Fell Place 232306 Gunner. R.F.A. War and Victory medals. Next number to Robert Stanners. In 1901 he was at Heather Hill, aged 2 with his parents Alexander b Scotland and Edith M b Heworth. In 1911 at 5 Claremont Tce Edith Mary Robertson 49 widow with her children - George 22 quarryman 22 killed 16/4/18, Edith Mary 15, Alexander 12 and Janet 9. Places of birth Heworth Felling 2 and Springwell 2.
Thomas Lowes 2 Coronation Terrace 12380 Pte. 3rd Coldstream Guards. Silver War Badge – enlisted 4/9/14 and discharged 24/3/19 with neurasthenia, served abroad in France from 22/1/15. War, Victory and 1915 Star. In 1911 at 5 Hawthorn Tce – John Lowes 53, stationary engineman at grindstone quarry, widower and his children Annie 23, Joseph 21 hewer, Catherine 19, Thomas 17 quarryman, John 14 blacksmith’s striker at quarry, killed 20/1/16 and John Charles Stuart nephew 6. Places of birth Gateshead, Birtley 2, Lamesley 3 and Hendon Durham .
John Hepple (Army has Heppell) 3 Coronation Terrace 73237 Pte. C Coy 5th M.G.C. SR Joined from 4 Alexander Tce, 26, married miner, 22/12/14, 11th Royal Inniskilling Fus. . Married Mary Scott in Gateshead 13/7/10 and Tom born Feb 1911, Lily May 1912 and George July 1914. To France 5/10/15 and to MGC 3/2/17. France 5/10/15 to 1/10/18 and then home until demob 11/2/19 to 3 Coronation Tce. Admitted to hosp in Shrewsbury 2/10/18, GSW right hand. Had earlier been in hosp in Rouen, Nov 1917 for PUO. Pension ledger. Rheumatism and trench fever. 20% rising to 30%, then 20% for 8/- +5/10d for 3 children, then 8/- +8/10d for self and children until Nov 1923. Started as 18253 Inniskilling Fusiliers,
War and Victory, discharged 12/2/19. In 1911 at 4 Underhill Tce – John Heppell 22 hewer, married under 1 year to Mary Ann (Scott) 21 and Tom 1month. Places of birth Mount, Haswell and Usworth. Tom died in 1929.
Arthur Haslam Mona Cottage 35368 1st Suffolk Regt. Started as 24121 3rd N Lancs, then 2/9th Bedford as 35368 then Pioneer RE 328958. War and Victory medals. No Arthur Haslam in County Durham in 1911.
Ralph Newrick Kellet Watson Mona Cottage 18467 (or 102816) Cpl. 53rd D.L.I. Not under this number. SR – aged 19, labourer at Armstrong Whitworth from Mona Cottage when he enlisted 8/12/15 – parents Margaret Miller W and Charles Sowerby (Selby) W. In hospital in UK in 1918 for sprained wrist while starting a car and then gonorrhoea. Mobilised 25/9/16 discharged 29/1/19 seems to have served only in UK. In 1911 at Mona Cottage 6 rooms - Charles Selby Watson 50 master mason, married for 28 years with 10 children, 9 still alive but no wife present Mary Eveline 19, Margaret Miller W 16 drapery assistant, Ralph Newrick Kellett W 13, Jennie 12, Sarah Eliz Betty W 9, Charles Brill W 5 and Robert Leonard 2. Places of birth Byers Green, Washington, Springwell 6. Ralph died in 1934.
William Barron 9 Claremont Terrace. 20/707 23rd N.F. Sergeant, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 4 Front Row, Mount – Jeremiah Irwin 30 hewer, married to Mary Anne 29 for 8 years and 4 children, 2 still alive – Muriel Mary 2 and Hilda 4m and William Barron broinlaw 35 shifter. Places of birth Tralee, Usworth4.
William Cuthbertson Barron 9 Claremont Terrace. 1493 RFA. PR shows that he enlisted in Nov 1914 and he was posted Gunner 8/6/18 as 750469 and discharged 14/12/18. His wife was at 3 Front Row, Mount with children Hannah Jane b December 1914, Thomas Wm b Dec 1916 To France 13/4/15 until 25/1/18. Shrapnel wound to leg 18/8/15. Father Thomas at 3 Brandy Row. War, Victory and 1915 Star. Pension ledger b 1894. Married, suffering facial paralysis – 10% for 5/4d + 1/4d for 1 child until 31/5/21. In 1911 at 2 Brandy Row, Washington – Thomas Barron 44 widower house painter with 6 children, 4 still alive – Thomas 17 putter, Amelia 14, Kate 12,Evelyn 10 and Hannah Humble 50 widow housekeeper. Places of birth Sunderland 2 Wheatley Hill, Washington 2 and South Shields. He married Hannah J Robson in 1914.
James Edward Shevills 9 Claremont Terrace. K39438, formerly RNVR 15695, Born 10/1/92 at New York Durham, joiner enlisted 4/1/17, Stoker II then Stoker I on Europa July – Dec 1917 and then Europa (Queen Victoria) until August 1918. Received war gratuity. Victory and War medals. In 1911 at 6 Raft Yard – Anthony Shevills 50 under kicker, married to Mary (Bond) 46 for 25 years and 9 children, 6 still alive – Mary Eliz 23, Anthony Robert 21 colliery labourer, James Edward 19 colliery joiner, Henry William 19 colliery labourer, Amelia 13, Mary 10, James McCall 34 half brother screener, Robert Shevills 23 nephew onsetter and Harry Shevills nephew 11. Places of birth East Hartlepool, Wandsworth 3, Washington 4, Thornley, Wandsworth 2. He married Esther Robson in 1915 and died in 1931.
James McTernan 1 Carlton Terrace. 10753 Pte. N.F was born in Stockton and enlisted in Newcastle. He died of wounds on 22nd April 1918. He was Private 10753, 16th Northumberland Fusiliers. He joined the BEF in France on 15th July 1915 and, according to his Medal Roll was “presumed dead”. He was awarded the 1915 Star and the War and Victory medals. Pte McTernan was buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery IV D 3.
The 1901 Census recorded Patrick (41) and his wife Annie (28) living at 53 Burbank Street, West Hartlepool, with their children - James (8), John (6), Mary (4) and Patrick H (1). There were also three lodgers. Mr McTernan was a general labourer, born in Ireland. His wife had been born in Wakefield, the three eldest children in Stockton and Patrick H in West Hartlepool. By 1911 the family had grown with the addition of Agnes (4), Andrew (4m), Corneilous (sic,2), Michael (9) and Rose (6) - and had moved to Usworth, probably in about 1909 because only the youngest two children were born in Usworth. Annie, Bridget, Joseph and Thomas were the names of their children who had died before 1911. The three eldest males ie Patrick, James and John were, respectively, employed as a roadman, labourer at the brickworks and a coal miner. Patrick and Annie had been married 20 years. They were at 1, Carlton Terrace.
The Illustrated Chronicle of 6th October 1915 reported that J McTernan of Springwell had been wounded and printed a photograph of him two days later. Presumably he recovered from these wounds and saw further action before his death in 1918.
The 1918 Absent Voters List included Private McTernan, his service details as above and his address given as 1, Carlton Terrace. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2016, the army noted that Annie, James’ mother, received £8.8.7d on 14/3/19 and a further war gratuity of £15 10sh was paid to her, on 5/12/19. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 in today’s money.
Pension card states that Pte James McTernan 10753 NF was missing from 4/4/18 and that his mother Mrs Annie McTernan (45) of 1 Carlton Tce, Springwell was the claimant but no amount stated.
A dependant’s card, registered under McFernan has him as 10753 Pte 16 NF, reported missing on 4/4/18 and that his dependant was his mother Mrs Annie McTernan (d Oct 1931 in CLS) of 1 Carlton Tce, Springwell. No amount is stated but 21.1a? Patrick d Jan 1924 in Newcastle.
Arthur Victor Tate (Army has Tait) 3 Carlton Terrace. 223419 Gunner. R.F.A. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Mount Moor Cottage – Charles Tait 42 farm labourer, married to Hannah 38 for 16 years and 2 children, 1 still alive – Arthur 13 and Frances Atkinson motherinlaw 71 widow. Places of birth Old Quarrington, Ellerton on Swale, Hetton le Hole and Snape Yorks.
John Richard Bewley 4 Carlton Terrace. 24/627 1st N.F. (Garrison Bn) War and Victory medals. In 1911at 39 Village Lane, Washington – John Richard Bewley 37, hewer, married 11 years and no children to Margaret (Henry) 35 and William father 66 retired and John Thomas Dougherty nephew 11. Places of birth Willington Durham, Washington, Dalston Cumberland and Washington. He died in 1951.
William Thompson (Army has Thomson) 5 Kings Terrace. 20/1154 Pte. N.F. War and Victory medals as 20th, 16th, 20th, 13th, 12/13th.
William Minto Springwell House. Cpl. North Hussars. Started as 1544 L/Cpl Northumberland Yeomanry then 2nd Lt NF then Corps of Hussars 270865. To France 24/12/15 and commissioned 15/6/18. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. In 1911 at Mount Moor House – William Minto 28 farmer and his sister Jennie 27. Places of birth Hetton 2. He married Eleanor Anne Snowden and died in 1963 at 50 Biddick Lane.
Robert (Shaw) Murgatroyd Mount House. 197039 Pte. 729th Lab. Co. B 1886 pension ledger. Discharged 20/12/18 with neurasthenia, address C16D Elisabethville, 20% for 8/- +2/- for child and then 16/11/22 6-14% for total of 8/6dfor 70 weeks. Had been 22430 DLI. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 1 Robinson’s Buildings Robert Murgatroyd 24 lamp man at colliery, married 2 years to Margaret Jane 21 and Robert Shaw M 1. Places of birth Scarborough and Washington 2. In 1911 at Mount House, Robert’s parents and siblings. – Robert Shaw Murgatroyd 54 coachman, married 30 years to Annie Eliz 51 with 14 children, 7 still alive – Margaret Ann 18, Alice 14, Hilda 12 and Frederick Rory 8. Places of birth – York, Robin Hood’s Bay, Durham and Springwell 3.
Thomas Render 2 Albion Terrace. T4/159746 Driver. A.S.C. War and Victory medals. SR In 1911 at 21 Addison St Sunderland – Henry Render 46 ropemaker, married to Sarah Ann 48 for 20 years with 5 children 4 still alive – Thomas 17 assistant butcher, Edward 15 assistant butcher, James 11 and Alice 9. Places of birth – Youthorpe Yks, Sunderland 3 Airdrie 2. In 1921 he married Evelyn Bowley and died in 1952.
Christopher Hutchinson 3 Albion Terrace. T4/251739 Driver. A.S.C. War and Victory medals. Discharged 1/5/19, sickness, had served overseas. Silver War Badge – enlisted 11/1/15. In 1911 at 14 Shafto Tce – Elizabeth Hutchinson (Lofthouse) widow 54 (married 36 years with 8 children, 7 still alive) – Henry 32 widower Stoneman, Arthur 26 bricklayer, Christopher 24 screener, Maria 21 and William henry 6 grandson. Places of birth – Harrogate, Waggonman’s Row, Havannah Tce, New Rows 2 and Station Rd Usworth. He married Violet Lilian Gibson in 1913 and died in 1959.
William Punshon 3 Albion Terrace. T4/250234 Driver. A.S.C. Had been Territorial T/980 and transferred to Regular RASC 1/9/16. To France 21/4/15 so 1915 Star, discharged 11/7/19. In 1911 at 6 Wingrove Tce – William Punshon 60 brakesman, married for 22 years to Mary J (Gibson) 50 with 7 children, 4 still alive – John Robert 20 colliery joiner killed 14/11/16, William 18 colliery blacksmith and Dorothy Gladys 15. Places of birth – Mount, Witham Wick, Birtley 3. He married Doris Emily Fletcher in 1922 and died at 6 Wingrove Tce in 1970.
Ernest Johnson Littlefair 5 Ferndale Terrace. Gunner 184514 R.F.A. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 Blackberry Cottages – Thomas Littlefair 53 colliery labourer, married 25 years to Hannah (Johnson) 48 with 5 children, 4 still alive – Ernest shop assistant grocery, Mary Lilian 19 and Florence May 6. Places of birth Tockerington Nd, Kirkheaton Nd, Tockerington, Hallgarth D, Usworth. He died in 1967.
George Dawson 3 Heather Hill. 364708 Driver. A.S.C. In 1911 at Queen’s Cres Sunderland John George Dawson – 31 ship frame bender, married 8 years to Mary (Stubbs) with 3 children, 2 still alive and Phoebe Stubbs 15 part time student, John George D 6 and James Hawkins D 2. Places of birth Sunderland 5. In 1939 Register George Dawson and wife Mary were at 3 Heather Hill with their children Norman b 1921 and Sydney b 1924 - this may be the man.
Peter Williams 1 Belmont Terrace. 40142 Pte A.S.C. Started as 13th E Yorks 21453 and transferred to RASC 28/11/17, discharged 3/9/19. Silver War Badge enlisted 11/8/14, discharged 14/12/18, sickness, had served abroad. Pension ledger, 4 Underhill Tce – 20% for 8/- +3/6d for child until 31/5/22 and then 19% for total 9/6d until 12/6/23.
Ralph Gargett 2 Belmont Terrace. 155232 Gunner. R.G.A. Base Details – War and Victory medals. B 1887, discharged 30/1/19. Pension ledger born 1887, married. GSW left shoulder and DAH (Disordered Action of the Heart), 2 Belmont Tce. 30% for 12/- +10/9d for 4 children, then 40% for 16/- +14/2d until 29/5/23 and then on front of card ‘Life’. He married Nancy Beadling in 1910 and was living with her at 4 Queen St, Birtley in 1911 with their son James 4m. Ralph was a hewer., b Wingate and nancy was born Hedley Hill D.
John Robert Coxon 4 Belmont Terrace. 64523 Pte. Then A/L/Cpl 111th Field Am. R.A.M.C. To France 19/12/15 so 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 3 Albion Tce – Robert Coxon 37 hewer, married to Alice (Noble) for 15 years and 4 children – Alice Evelym 14 drapery assistant, John Robert 13, Thomas 11 and Lily 4. Places of birth Pelton Fell, Fatfield, Birtley 3 and Springwell. He married Sarah Iley in 1921 and died in 1992.
Thomas Orm(i)ston 9 Belmont Terrace. 446215 Pte. 712th Lab Co. Previously Pte 148 DLI. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Field Cottage Low Fell – Robert Ormston 53 hewer, married to Jane (Reay) 51 for 29 years with 9 children, 7 still alive – Thomas 21 hewer, Peter 18, putter, John 16 driver, Mary Jane 11 and Victor 9. Places of birth Newburn, Gateshead, Lamesley 5.
John Joseph Weedy 7 Ashfield Terrace S.3645 Pte. R.N.D. Med. Unit. Deal Star, Victory and war medals, Royal Marines. Born 4/6/82 and enlisted 25/3/15. In 1911 at 3 Hawthorn Tce – John Joseph Weedy 28 shifter, married to Mabel Florence 28 for 4 years and 3 children – James Robert 2 and Cecil 4m (only two listed). Places of birth Prudhoe, Dipton and Usworth 2. He died in 1955 leaving about £700 to George Stuart Weedy
Ernest Vincent Tomlinson 6 Westfield Terrace. 7782 A.B. “Collingwood”. On different list as 7782 AB HMS Conqueror War and Victory medals. B 13/3/98 at Barnsley, hewer. Discharged in October 1921 and received a war gratuity. In 1911 at 956 Walker Rd – Thomas Burnett Tomlinson 40 crane driver in stone quarry, married to Lavinia (Holt) 43 for 15 years with 2 children – Samuel Burnett T 14 tool boy in stonequarry and Ernest Vincent 13. Places of birth – Darley Dale Derby, Todmorden, Rishworth Yks and Langsett Yks. He married Jane Eliz Fraser and died in Middlesex in 1950 leaving his wife and Mona (dau?) £2200 or so.
William Cuthbertson Barron 9 Claremont Terrace. 1493 RFA. PR shows that he enlisted in Nov 1914 and he was posted Gunner 8/6/18 as 750469 and discharged 14/12/18. His wife was at 3 Front Row, Mount with children Hannah Jane b December 1914, Thomas Wm b Dec 1916 To France 13/4/15 until 25/1/18. Shrapnel wound to leg 18/8/15. Father Thomas at 3 Brandy Row. War, Victory and 1915 Star. Pension ledger b 1894. Married, suffering facial paralysis – 10% for 5/4d + 1/4d for 1 child until 31/5/21. In 1911 at 2 Brandy Row, Washington – Thomas Barron 44 widower house painter with 6 children, 4 still alive – Thomas 17 putter, Amelia 14, Kate 12,Evelyn 10 and Hannah Humble 50 widow housekeeper. Places of birth Sunderland 2 Wheatley Hill, Washington 2 and South Shields. He married Hannah J Robson in 1914.
James Edward Shevills 9 Claremont Terrace. K39438, formerly RNVR 15695, Born 10/1/92 at New York Durham, joiner enlisted 4/1/17, Stoker II then Stoker I on Europa July – Dec 1917 and then Europa (Queen Victoria) until August 1918. Received war gratuity. Victory and War medals. In 1911 at 6 Raft Yard – Anthony Shevills 50 under kicker, married to Mary (Bond) 46 for 25 years and 9 children, 6 still alive – Mary Eliz 23, Anthony Robert 21 colliery labourer, James Edward 19 colliery joiner, Henry William 19 colliery labourer, Amelia 13, Mary 10, James McCall 34 half brother screener, Robert Shevills 23 nephew onsetter and Harry Shevills nephew 11. Places of birth East Hartlepool, Wandsworth 3, Washington 4, Thornley, Wandsworth 2. He married Esther Robson in 1915 and died in 1931.
James McTernan 1 Carlton Terrace. 10753 Pte. N.F was born in Stockton and enlisted in Newcastle. He died of wounds on 22nd April 1918. He was Private 10753, 16th Northumberland Fusiliers. He joined the BEF in France on 15th July 1915 and, according to his Medal Roll was “presumed dead”. He was awarded the 1915 Star and the War and Victory medals. Pte McTernan was buried in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery IV D 3.
The 1901 Census recorded Patrick (41) and his wife Annie (28) living at 53 Burbank Street, West Hartlepool, with their children - James (8), John (6), Mary (4) and Patrick H (1). There were also three lodgers. Mr McTernan was a general labourer, born in Ireland. His wife had been born in Wakefield, the three eldest children in Stockton and Patrick H in West Hartlepool. By 1911 the family had grown with the addition of Agnes (4), Andrew (4m), Corneilous (sic,2), Michael (9) and Rose (6) - and had moved to Usworth, probably in about 1909 because only the youngest two children were born in Usworth. Annie, Bridget, Joseph and Thomas were the names of their children who had died before 1911. The three eldest males ie Patrick, James and John were, respectively, employed as a roadman, labourer at the brickworks and a coal miner. Patrick and Annie had been married 20 years. They were at 1, Carlton Terrace.
The Illustrated Chronicle of 6th October 1915 reported that J McTernan of Springwell had been wounded and printed a photograph of him two days later. Presumably he recovered from these wounds and saw further action before his death in 1918.
The 1918 Absent Voters List included Private McTernan, his service details as above and his address given as 1, Carlton Terrace. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2016, the army noted that Annie, James’ mother, received £8.8.7d on 14/3/19 and a further war gratuity of £15 10sh was paid to her, on 5/12/19. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 in today’s money.
Pension card states that Pte James McTernan 10753 NF was missing from 4/4/18 and that his mother Mrs Annie McTernan (45) of 1 Carlton Tce, Springwell was the claimant but no amount stated.
A dependant’s card, registered under McFernan has him as 10753 Pte 16 NF, reported missing on 4/4/18 and that his dependant was his mother Mrs Annie McTernan (d Oct 1931 in CLS) of 1 Carlton Tce, Springwell. No amount is stated but 21.1a? Patrick d Jan 1924 in Newcastle.
Arthur Victor Tate (Army has Tait) 3 Carlton Terrace. 223419 Gunner. R.F.A. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Mount Moor Cottage – Charles Tait 42 farm labourer, married to Hannah 38 for 16 years and 2 children, 1 still alive – Arthur 13 and Frances Atkinson motherinlaw 71 widow. Places of birth Old Quarrington, Ellerton on Swale, Hetton le Hole and Snape Yorks.
John Richard Bewley 4 Carlton Terrace. 24/627 1st N.F. (Garrison Bn) War and Victory medals. In 1911at 39 Village Lane, Washington – John Richard Bewley 37, hewer, married 11 years and no children to Margaret (Henry) 35 and William father 66 retired and John Thomas Dougherty nephew 11. Places of birth Willington Durham, Washington, Dalston Cumberland and Washington. He died in 1951.
William Thompson (Army has Thomson) 5 Kings Terrace. 20/1154 Pte. N.F. War and Victory medals as 20th, 16th, 20th, 13th, 12/13th.
William Minto Springwell House. Cpl. North Hussars. Started as 1544 L/Cpl Northumberland Yeomanry then 2nd Lt NF then Corps of Hussars 270865. To France 24/12/15 and commissioned 15/6/18. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. In 1911 at Mount Moor House – William Minto 28 farmer and his sister Jennie 27. Places of birth Hetton 2. He married Eleanor Anne Snowden and died in 1963 at 50 Biddick Lane.
Robert (Shaw) Murgatroyd Mount House. 197039 Pte. 729th Lab. Co. B 1886 pension ledger. Discharged 20/12/18 with neurasthenia, address C16D Elisabethville, 20% for 8/- +2/- for child and then 16/11/22 6-14% for total of 8/6dfor 70 weeks. Had been 22430 DLI. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 1 Robinson’s Buildings Robert Murgatroyd 24 lamp man at colliery, married 2 years to Margaret Jane 21 and Robert Shaw M 1. Places of birth Scarborough and Washington 2. In 1911 at Mount House, Robert’s parents and siblings. – Robert Shaw Murgatroyd 54 coachman, married 30 years to Annie Eliz 51 with 14 children, 7 still alive – Margaret Ann 18, Alice 14, Hilda 12 and Frederick Rory 8. Places of birth – York, Robin Hood’s Bay, Durham and Springwell 3.
Thomas Render 2 Albion Terrace. T4/159746 Driver. A.S.C. War and Victory medals. SR In 1911 at 21 Addison St Sunderland – Henry Render 46 ropemaker, married to Sarah Ann 48 for 20 years with 5 children 4 still alive – Thomas 17 assistant butcher, Edward 15 assistant butcher, James 11 and Alice 9. Places of birth – Youthorpe Yks, Sunderland 3 Airdrie 2. In 1921 he married Evelyn Bowley and died in 1952.
Christopher Hutchinson 3 Albion Terrace. T4/251739 Driver. A.S.C. War and Victory medals. Discharged 1/5/19, sickness, had served overseas. Silver War Badge – enlisted 11/1/15. In 1911 at 14 Shafto Tce – Elizabeth Hutchinson (Lofthouse) widow 54 (married 36 years with 8 children, 7 still alive) – Henry 32 widower Stoneman, Arthur 26 bricklayer, Christopher 24 screener, Maria 21 and William henry 6 grandson. Places of birth – Harrogate, Waggonman’s Row, Havannah Tce, New Rows 2 and Station Rd Usworth. He married Violet Lilian Gibson in 1913 and died in 1959.
William Punshon 3 Albion Terrace. T4/250234 Driver. A.S.C. Had been Territorial T/980 and transferred to Regular RASC 1/9/16. To France 21/4/15 so 1915 Star, discharged 11/7/19. In 1911 at 6 Wingrove Tce – William Punshon 60 brakesman, married for 22 years to Mary J (Gibson) 50 with 7 children, 4 still alive – John Robert 20 colliery joiner killed 14/11/16, William 18 colliery blacksmith and Dorothy Gladys 15. Places of birth – Mount, Witham Wick, Birtley 3. He married Doris Emily Fletcher in 1922 and died at 6 Wingrove Tce in 1970.
Ernest Johnson Littlefair 5 Ferndale Terrace. Gunner 184514 R.F.A. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 Blackberry Cottages – Thomas Littlefair 53 colliery labourer, married 25 years to Hannah (Johnson) 48 with 5 children, 4 still alive – Ernest shop assistant grocery, Mary Lilian 19 and Florence May 6. Places of birth Tockerington Nd, Kirkheaton Nd, Tockerington, Hallgarth D, Usworth. He died in 1967.
George Dawson 3 Heather Hill. 364708 Driver. A.S.C. In 1911 at Queen’s Cres Sunderland John George Dawson – 31 ship frame bender, married 8 years to Mary (Stubbs) with 3 children, 2 still alive and Phoebe Stubbs 15 part time student, John George D 6 and James Hawkins D 2. Places of birth Sunderland 5. In 1939 Register George Dawson and wife Mary were at 3 Heather Hill with their children Norman b 1921 and Sydney b 1924 - this may be the man.
Peter Williams 1 Belmont Terrace. 40142 Pte A.S.C. Started as 13th E Yorks 21453 and transferred to RASC 28/11/17, discharged 3/9/19. Silver War Badge enlisted 11/8/14, discharged 14/12/18, sickness, had served abroad. Pension ledger, 4 Underhill Tce – 20% for 8/- +3/6d for child until 31/5/22 and then 19% for total 9/6d until 12/6/23.
Ralph Gargett 2 Belmont Terrace. 155232 Gunner. R.G.A. Base Details – War and Victory medals. B 1887, discharged 30/1/19. Pension ledger born 1887, married. GSW left shoulder and DAH (Disordered Action of the Heart), 2 Belmont Tce. 30% for 12/- +10/9d for 4 children, then 40% for 16/- +14/2d until 29/5/23 and then on front of card ‘Life’. He married Nancy Beadling in 1910 and was living with her at 4 Queen St, Birtley in 1911 with their son James 4m. Ralph was a hewer., b Wingate and nancy was born Hedley Hill D.
John Robert Coxon 4 Belmont Terrace. 64523 Pte. Then A/L/Cpl 111th Field Am. R.A.M.C. To France 19/12/15 so 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 3 Albion Tce – Robert Coxon 37 hewer, married to Alice (Noble) for 15 years and 4 children – Alice Evelym 14 drapery assistant, John Robert 13, Thomas 11 and Lily 4. Places of birth Pelton Fell, Fatfield, Birtley 3 and Springwell. He married Sarah Iley in 1921 and died in 1992.
Thomas Orm(i)ston 9 Belmont Terrace. 446215 Pte. 712th Lab Co. Previously Pte 148 DLI. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Field Cottage Low Fell – Robert Ormston 53 hewer, married to Jane (Reay) 51 for 29 years with 9 children, 7 still alive – Thomas 21 hewer, Peter 18, putter, John 16 driver, Mary Jane 11 and Victor 9. Places of birth Newburn, Gateshead, Lamesley 5.
John Joseph Weedy 7 Ashfield Terrace S.3645 Pte. R.N.D. Med. Unit. Deal Star, Victory and war medals, Royal Marines. Born 4/6/82 and enlisted 25/3/15. In 1911 at 3 Hawthorn Tce – John Joseph Weedy 28 shifter, married to Mabel Florence 28 for 4 years and 3 children – James Robert 2 and Cecil 4m (only two listed). Places of birth Prudhoe, Dipton and Usworth 2. He died in 1955 leaving about £700 to George Stuart Weedy
Ernest Vincent Tomlinson 6 Westfield Terrace. 7782 A.B. “Collingwood”. On different list as 7782 AB HMS Conqueror War and Victory medals. B 13/3/98 at Barnsley, hewer. Discharged in October 1921 and received a war gratuity. In 1911 at 956 Walker Rd – Thomas Burnett Tomlinson 40 crane driver in stone quarry, married to Lavinia (Holt) 43 for 15 years with 2 children – Samuel Burnett T 14 tool boy in stonequarry and Ernest Vincent 13. Places of birth – Darley Dale Derby, Todmorden, Rishworth Yks and Langsett Yks. He married Jane Eliz Fraser and died in Middlesex in 1950 leaving his wife and Mona (dau?) £2200 or so.
Hugh Smith 8 Westfield Terrace. 134845 Pte. R.A.M.C. DLI 41372, then EYorks 34992, then 134845 RAMC then Royal Engineers 328216, War and Victory medals. Possibly – in 1911 at 7 Walmer Tce Eighton Banks – Hugh Smith 28 mason builder employer, married to Mary 23 for 4 years and 2 children Robert Willey Smith 4 and Catherine 1. Places of birth Lamesley, Usworth 2 and Lamesley
Anthony Hemsley 2 West View. M11973 S.B.R. Star, Victory and War medals. In 1911 at 13 Bowes Crescent – John Hemsley 59 wasteman, married for 21 years to Hannah (Brown) 52 with 3 children, 2 still alive – Margaret 20 and Anthony 18 rope boy. Places of birth Hip/Kip Hill Durham, Walker and Springwell 2.
Thomas Powell Porter 1 Albany Cottages. 327243 Driver. A.S.C. Not under this number. In 1911 at 13 Cooperative Tce, Windy Nook – Thomas Porter 33 greengrocer, married to Dorothy 42 for 14 years and 2 children – John 13 and Evelyn 7. Places of birth Felling, Heworth, Windy Nook and Felling.
John Elliott 4 Albany Cottages. 21411 Pte. D.L.I. 13th, 18th then 2nd. War and Victory medals. To France 24/8/15 so 1915 Star. Silver War Badge enlisted 5/11/14, discharged 23/4/19. Pension ledger, discharged 14/10/18, suffering from myalgia 20% for 8/- + 5/11d for 4 children up to 9/10/23. Address 4 Albyn Cottages. In 1901 at Makepeace Tce, son of Joseph and Ellen, b Washington, aged 20, quarryman. Can’t find him in 1911 census.
William Stephenson 5 Albany Cottages. Sgt. Mjr. No.15 St. J.A.B. In 1911 at 5 Albyn Cottages – William Stephenson 30 engineplane, married to Eliz Ann 31 for 8 years and 2 children – Blanche Beatrice 5 and Enid Willah 2. Places of birth Usworth 4.
John Thomas Simpson 7 Albany Cottages. 23/328 N.F. Pension ledger, Albyn House discharged 4/12/18, b 1886, married. Suffering rheumatism, 20% reducing to 5% for 8/- +4/8 and then 9/6d for 35 weeks from August 1922. Silver War Badge enlisted 24/11/14, discharged age 36. War and Victory medals. Can’t find him in 1911 census.
Thomas Mitchell Mitchell’s Buildings. 09262 Sgt. A.O. Corps. War, Victory and 1915 Star – to Egypt 15/9/15, discharged 13/2/19. Pension ledger, 5 Usworth Rd, Springwell. Claim rejected. In 1911 at 3 Mitchell’s Buildings – Thomas Mitchell 42 miner, married to Margaret Eliz 42 for 20 years with 9 children, 8 still alive – William Surtees Mitchell 19 messenger, Charlotte Eliz 17, Margaret Jane 15, Edith 13, Thomas 11, Norah 9, Hilda 8 and Mildred 1. Places of birth Sunderland 3, Springwell 7. Thomas Jr presumably too young to be a Sergeant.
Henry Johnson Rosebank Cottage. 141947 Gunner. M.G.C. and 48568 N Staffs. War and Victory medals. Plenty of possibles in County Durham in 1911 – none in Springwell.
Francis Lockey 4 Alexandra Terrace. 2758 R.M.E.(Navy) War medal only. In 1901 at 26 Light Pipe Row Francis 14, colliery labourer, b Lamesley, son of Francis and Mary. He married Annie Margaret Littlefair and Eva was born 1910 in CLS and Winifred in 1913. Then he married Euphemia Edgar in 1918. In 1911 Census at 9 Turnbull Tce – Francis Lockey24 blacksmith’s striker, married to Annie 21 for 1 year and Eva 8m. Places of birth – Birtley, Throcklington Nd and Usworth.
Fred Wanless 1 Springfield Terrace. 317066 Pte. 4/71st H.S.E.C. Lab. Corps. In 1911 at 7 South Terrace – John Wanless 4 deputy overman, married to Mary Jane 41 for 18 years and 5 children, 3 still alive – Fred 12, Edith Eupemia 9 and Lilian 6. Places of birth – Lamesley 2 and Usworth 3. He died in 1992.
Ralph Peacock 3 Springfield Terrace. 392096 Sgt. R.A.M.C. Pension ledger b 1875, married, 3 Springfield Tce, injury to right knee due to service. Received gratuity of £5. In 1911 at 2 South Tce – Ralph Peacock 35 hewer, married to Annie 31 for 7 years and 3 children, 2 still alive – Thomas 6 and Edna Annie 2. Places of birth Wrekenton, Eighton Banks and Springwell 2.
Hy. Ed. Lord 3 Victoria Terrace. 121835 Gr. R.G.A. War and Victory medals. Base Details. SR attested at Hebburn October 1915 – from 3 Victoria Tce Springwell as 2059 14th Northumberland Howitzer and transferred to C Batty London RFA in June 1916 and then 2/1 London Heavy Battery on 7/9/16. Born Tyne Dock, single. Mention of defective vision and DAH (Disordered Action of the Heart). To France 14/6/17-13/3/19 and then discharged in April 1919. In 1911 at 3 Victoria Tce – Edward Lord 40 – deputy overman, married for 20 years to Mary Ann 50 with 3 children, 2 still alive – Henry Edward 19 cartman and May Eliz Magdalene L 16. Places of birth – Washington, Newcastle, Tyne Dock and Springwell.
John Lavelle 3 Victoria Terrace. 350672 Pte. 26th D.L.I. Started as 1/8 DLI then 205588 18th York and Lancaster - War and Victory medals. Pension ledger 3 Victoria Tce b 1893, single, otitis media and defective vision. Interim award of 16/- from 6/8/20 and then 5% disablement for 7/6d for 52 weeks from 22/10/21 for 52 weeks plus gratuity of £10 and then no grounds for increase in December 1921. To France 30/10/15 so 1915 Star. Discharged 18/2/19. In 1911 at 8 Daisy Cottages – Jane Lavelle 46 widow married 26 years with 7 children and Michael 22 miner, John 18 miner, Rose 16, Jane 14 and Catherine Humphries 26 visitor married. Places of birth Durham, Bishop Auckland, Birtley 3 and Brandon.
Frederick James Moffat 7 Victoria Terrace.130945 Sapper. R.E. War and Victory medals. Had been RE (T) 2673. Possibly in 1911 at 3 Railway Cottages in Birtley as a boarder aged 24, railway porter b Gateshead. Had also been a boarder in 1901 census. Parents died in 1899 and 1917 – Eleanor and Alexander. May have married Nellie Armstrong.
Patrick Gaughan 1 Prospect Cottage. 351449 191st Lab. Co. War and Victory medals. Still at Prospect Place in 1939, single, born 1897. Possibly living in High Friars Newcastle in 1901. Son of John and Mary. At 1a Prospect Place, Springwell, a single labourer in 1939, b 24/6/97
Samuel Dennis 1 Belle Vue Terrace. 232316 Driver. R.F.A. War and Victory medals.. Perhaps – In 1911 at New Rows North – Nicholas J Dennis 35 stonework, married to Mary Ann 33 for 14 years and 7 children, 5 still alive – Samuel 13, Thomas S 11, Emily 9, Margaret J 4, Harriet under 1m, Samuel C Dennis father 82 widower, retired miner. Places of birth Usworth, Penshaw, Usworth 5 and Causton Norfolk. Near number to James Bruce.
George Gransbury 2 Belle Vue Terrace. 13711 Deck Hand. J60643. Joined 15/12/16. R.N.R.Trawler. “Meiura”. In 1911 at 2 Belle View – George Gransbury 48 hewer, married to Jane Ann (Brown) 47 for 26 years and 8 children, 2 still alive – Jane Ann 17, Mary 15, George 13, Stella 11 and Thomas Dobson nephew 3. Places of birth Birtley, Walker, Wrekenton 4 and Usworth. He married Jane Ward in 1922 and then, after her death in 1932, Edith Scott in 1934. He died in 1964.
John Thomas Scott 4 Belle Vue Terrace. O.S. R.N. on Gnat. Possibly b Jan 1899 at Durham, miner, joined May 1918, J88736. Demobilised Nov 1919, gratuity paid. In 1911 at 1 Belle View – John Thos Scott 46 stoneman, married to Alice 45 for 23 years with 10 children, 8 still alive – Alice 16, Sarah 14, John Thos 12, Bella 9, William 6 and Lancelot 3. Places of birth – Whittington Nd, Washington 6 and Usworth.
John Thomas Smith Jubilee Cottage. 388300 Cpl. R.A.M.C. Not under this number. In 1911 at 8 Wingrove Tce – John Thomas Smith 37 hewer, married to Rebecca 31 for 9 years and 3 children, 2 still alive - John 7, Ernest Reginald 2 and William Ould boarder 72 widower. Places of birth South Hetton, Glasshoughton Yks, Murton, Usworth and S Shields.
Henry Joseph McKendry 5 Linden Terrace. 24059 Cpl. R.A.M.C. Not under this number. In 1911 at 5 Linden Tce – Henry Joseph Kendry 26 hewer, married to Margaret Ellen 26 for 5 years, no children and Robert Patterson Simpson nephew 10. Places of birth Usworth, Windy Nook and Heworth. In 1901 Census listed as McKendry.
Anthony Hemsley 2 West View. M11973 S.B.R. Star, Victory and War medals. In 1911 at 13 Bowes Crescent – John Hemsley 59 wasteman, married for 21 years to Hannah (Brown) 52 with 3 children, 2 still alive – Margaret 20 and Anthony 18 rope boy. Places of birth Hip/Kip Hill Durham, Walker and Springwell 2.
Thomas Powell Porter 1 Albany Cottages. 327243 Driver. A.S.C. Not under this number. In 1911 at 13 Cooperative Tce, Windy Nook – Thomas Porter 33 greengrocer, married to Dorothy 42 for 14 years and 2 children – John 13 and Evelyn 7. Places of birth Felling, Heworth, Windy Nook and Felling.
John Elliott 4 Albany Cottages. 21411 Pte. D.L.I. 13th, 18th then 2nd. War and Victory medals. To France 24/8/15 so 1915 Star. Silver War Badge enlisted 5/11/14, discharged 23/4/19. Pension ledger, discharged 14/10/18, suffering from myalgia 20% for 8/- + 5/11d for 4 children up to 9/10/23. Address 4 Albyn Cottages. In 1901 at Makepeace Tce, son of Joseph and Ellen, b Washington, aged 20, quarryman. Can’t find him in 1911 census.
William Stephenson 5 Albany Cottages. Sgt. Mjr. No.15 St. J.A.B. In 1911 at 5 Albyn Cottages – William Stephenson 30 engineplane, married to Eliz Ann 31 for 8 years and 2 children – Blanche Beatrice 5 and Enid Willah 2. Places of birth Usworth 4.
John Thomas Simpson 7 Albany Cottages. 23/328 N.F. Pension ledger, Albyn House discharged 4/12/18, b 1886, married. Suffering rheumatism, 20% reducing to 5% for 8/- +4/8 and then 9/6d for 35 weeks from August 1922. Silver War Badge enlisted 24/11/14, discharged age 36. War and Victory medals. Can’t find him in 1911 census.
Thomas Mitchell Mitchell’s Buildings. 09262 Sgt. A.O. Corps. War, Victory and 1915 Star – to Egypt 15/9/15, discharged 13/2/19. Pension ledger, 5 Usworth Rd, Springwell. Claim rejected. In 1911 at 3 Mitchell’s Buildings – Thomas Mitchell 42 miner, married to Margaret Eliz 42 for 20 years with 9 children, 8 still alive – William Surtees Mitchell 19 messenger, Charlotte Eliz 17, Margaret Jane 15, Edith 13, Thomas 11, Norah 9, Hilda 8 and Mildred 1. Places of birth Sunderland 3, Springwell 7. Thomas Jr presumably too young to be a Sergeant.
Henry Johnson Rosebank Cottage. 141947 Gunner. M.G.C. and 48568 N Staffs. War and Victory medals. Plenty of possibles in County Durham in 1911 – none in Springwell.
Francis Lockey 4 Alexandra Terrace. 2758 R.M.E.(Navy) War medal only. In 1901 at 26 Light Pipe Row Francis 14, colliery labourer, b Lamesley, son of Francis and Mary. He married Annie Margaret Littlefair and Eva was born 1910 in CLS and Winifred in 1913. Then he married Euphemia Edgar in 1918. In 1911 Census at 9 Turnbull Tce – Francis Lockey24 blacksmith’s striker, married to Annie 21 for 1 year and Eva 8m. Places of birth – Birtley, Throcklington Nd and Usworth.
Fred Wanless 1 Springfield Terrace. 317066 Pte. 4/71st H.S.E.C. Lab. Corps. In 1911 at 7 South Terrace – John Wanless 4 deputy overman, married to Mary Jane 41 for 18 years and 5 children, 3 still alive – Fred 12, Edith Eupemia 9 and Lilian 6. Places of birth – Lamesley 2 and Usworth 3. He died in 1992.
Ralph Peacock 3 Springfield Terrace. 392096 Sgt. R.A.M.C. Pension ledger b 1875, married, 3 Springfield Tce, injury to right knee due to service. Received gratuity of £5. In 1911 at 2 South Tce – Ralph Peacock 35 hewer, married to Annie 31 for 7 years and 3 children, 2 still alive – Thomas 6 and Edna Annie 2. Places of birth Wrekenton, Eighton Banks and Springwell 2.
Hy. Ed. Lord 3 Victoria Terrace. 121835 Gr. R.G.A. War and Victory medals. Base Details. SR attested at Hebburn October 1915 – from 3 Victoria Tce Springwell as 2059 14th Northumberland Howitzer and transferred to C Batty London RFA in June 1916 and then 2/1 London Heavy Battery on 7/9/16. Born Tyne Dock, single. Mention of defective vision and DAH (Disordered Action of the Heart). To France 14/6/17-13/3/19 and then discharged in April 1919. In 1911 at 3 Victoria Tce – Edward Lord 40 – deputy overman, married for 20 years to Mary Ann 50 with 3 children, 2 still alive – Henry Edward 19 cartman and May Eliz Magdalene L 16. Places of birth – Washington, Newcastle, Tyne Dock and Springwell.
John Lavelle 3 Victoria Terrace. 350672 Pte. 26th D.L.I. Started as 1/8 DLI then 205588 18th York and Lancaster - War and Victory medals. Pension ledger 3 Victoria Tce b 1893, single, otitis media and defective vision. Interim award of 16/- from 6/8/20 and then 5% disablement for 7/6d for 52 weeks from 22/10/21 for 52 weeks plus gratuity of £10 and then no grounds for increase in December 1921. To France 30/10/15 so 1915 Star. Discharged 18/2/19. In 1911 at 8 Daisy Cottages – Jane Lavelle 46 widow married 26 years with 7 children and Michael 22 miner, John 18 miner, Rose 16, Jane 14 and Catherine Humphries 26 visitor married. Places of birth Durham, Bishop Auckland, Birtley 3 and Brandon.
Frederick James Moffat 7 Victoria Terrace.130945 Sapper. R.E. War and Victory medals. Had been RE (T) 2673. Possibly in 1911 at 3 Railway Cottages in Birtley as a boarder aged 24, railway porter b Gateshead. Had also been a boarder in 1901 census. Parents died in 1899 and 1917 – Eleanor and Alexander. May have married Nellie Armstrong.
Patrick Gaughan 1 Prospect Cottage. 351449 191st Lab. Co. War and Victory medals. Still at Prospect Place in 1939, single, born 1897. Possibly living in High Friars Newcastle in 1901. Son of John and Mary. At 1a Prospect Place, Springwell, a single labourer in 1939, b 24/6/97
Samuel Dennis 1 Belle Vue Terrace. 232316 Driver. R.F.A. War and Victory medals.. Perhaps – In 1911 at New Rows North – Nicholas J Dennis 35 stonework, married to Mary Ann 33 for 14 years and 7 children, 5 still alive – Samuel 13, Thomas S 11, Emily 9, Margaret J 4, Harriet under 1m, Samuel C Dennis father 82 widower, retired miner. Places of birth Usworth, Penshaw, Usworth 5 and Causton Norfolk. Near number to James Bruce.
George Gransbury 2 Belle Vue Terrace. 13711 Deck Hand. J60643. Joined 15/12/16. R.N.R.Trawler. “Meiura”. In 1911 at 2 Belle View – George Gransbury 48 hewer, married to Jane Ann (Brown) 47 for 26 years and 8 children, 2 still alive – Jane Ann 17, Mary 15, George 13, Stella 11 and Thomas Dobson nephew 3. Places of birth Birtley, Walker, Wrekenton 4 and Usworth. He married Jane Ward in 1922 and then, after her death in 1932, Edith Scott in 1934. He died in 1964.
John Thomas Scott 4 Belle Vue Terrace. O.S. R.N. on Gnat. Possibly b Jan 1899 at Durham, miner, joined May 1918, J88736. Demobilised Nov 1919, gratuity paid. In 1911 at 1 Belle View – John Thos Scott 46 stoneman, married to Alice 45 for 23 years with 10 children, 8 still alive – Alice 16, Sarah 14, John Thos 12, Bella 9, William 6 and Lancelot 3. Places of birth – Whittington Nd, Washington 6 and Usworth.
John Thomas Smith Jubilee Cottage. 388300 Cpl. R.A.M.C. Not under this number. In 1911 at 8 Wingrove Tce – John Thomas Smith 37 hewer, married to Rebecca 31 for 9 years and 3 children, 2 still alive - John 7, Ernest Reginald 2 and William Ould boarder 72 widower. Places of birth South Hetton, Glasshoughton Yks, Murton, Usworth and S Shields.
Henry Joseph McKendry 5 Linden Terrace. 24059 Cpl. R.A.M.C. Not under this number. In 1911 at 5 Linden Tce – Henry Joseph Kendry 26 hewer, married to Margaret Ellen 26 for 5 years, no children and Robert Patterson Simpson nephew 10. Places of birth Usworth, Windy Nook and Heworth. In 1901 Census listed as McKendry.
Robert Smiles Middleton 9 Linden Terrace. 24613 Pte. R.A.M.C. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 1 Stone Cellars – John Middleton 62 mining mason, married to Isabella (Hopson) 60 for 40 years and 10 children, 7 still alive – Robert Smiles M 23 coal miner. Places of birth Washington 3. He married Ethel Bage in 1922.
William Jnr. Wilson Daisy Hill. 263661 Pte. D.L.I. and then Labour Corps. War and Victory medals. (See below for family info.) Discharged 7/3/19. Pension ledger b 1895, single Bomb wound right hand for 20% at 8/- and then 6-14% for 7/6d for 70 weeks from 17/8/21.
Robert Wilson Daisy Hill 43831 Pte. 19th D.L.I. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger b 1898, single, at Daisy Hill Cottage, GSW right leg 20% rising to 30% for 8/- then 12/- up to 4/12/23. Final award 4/11/24. In 1911 at 11 Light Pipe Row – William Wilson 42, colliery weighman, married to Ellen 38 for 18 years and 4 children, 3 still alive – William 16 painter, Robert 13 and Norman 10. Places of birth Usworth, Eighton Banks and Usworth 3.
Nathan Seagrave 2 Hawthorn Terrace. 26289 Pte. 7th then 7/8th Royal Innis. Fus. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 2 Hawthorn Terrace – Nathan Daniel Seagrave 33 deputy, married to Bertha Eliz 41 for 13 years and 3 children – Bertrand Davis S 12, Frances Mary 8 and Nathan 1 and Mary Starnes motherinlaw. Places of birth Harston Cambs, Stapleford Cambs, Springwell 3 and Essex. He died in 1951 in Cambridgeshire.
William Humphrey 3 Hawthorn Terrace. 3431 (S) Pte. R.M.E. In 1901 at Ward’s Buildings William Humphrey 24, railway labourer b Gateshead and Alice (Kirkbride 21 b Newcastle), married 1899. Can’t locate in 1911 Census.
Thomas Aisbitt 4 Hawthorn Terrace. 214786 Gunner, R.G.A. War and Victory medals. Base Details. In 1911 at 24 Clifford St, CLS – Thomas Aisbitt assurance agent for Refuge Assurance 34 lodger, b Eighton Banks. Only person in the house.
Joseph Maughan 7 Wingrove Terrace. TS227744 A.B. H.G. Discharged 27/10/20, b 1897 Pension ledger. 7 Wingrove deleted and 21 Springwell Tce – GSW left femur 40% for 16/7d until 3/10/23. In 1911 at 7 Wingrove Tce – John Maughan 65 shifter, married to Mary Ann 55 for 33 years and 4 children – Robert 29 stoneman, George 19 putter, Thomas 16 screener and Joseph 13. Places of birth Low Moorsley, New Herrington 2, Jarrow, Heworth and Usworth.
Ralph Wilson 8 Wingrove Terrace. O.S. R.N. J88732 Portsmouth – born 15/3/99, joined 11/5/18, Cormorant Oct-Dec 1918. In 1911 at 6 Makepeace Tce – Andrew Wilson 51 bricklayer, married to Ann 45 for 23 years with 9 children 7 still alive – Thomas 19 putter, John G 17 colliery labourer, Ralph 12, Ellen 14, Eliz 10 and May 7. Places of birth Castle Eden, Usworth, Sacriston, Felling, Usworth 4.
George William Yates 12 Wingrove Terrace. H270705 Pte. North. Hus. Started as 1572 Northumberland Hussars then 270705 Corps of Hussars. War and Victory medals. Discharged 6/2/19. In 1911 possibly – at 71 Spout Lane – George William Yates hewer 22 married to Frances 18 for 2 years and 2 children Walter 1m and Ida 17m. Places of birth Hebburn and Washington 3.
Isaac Wilson 1 Lismore Terrace. 041835 Pte. A.O.C. Enlisted 5/6/16 discharged 11/3/19 – Silver War Badge. Previously York and Lancaster 34986 and transferred to AOC 20/5/18, War and Victory medals. SR 1 Lismore Tce 21, married Eliz Ann 14/9/12 and child (illegible) b July 1913, tailor, 26/1/17. Suffering from DAH and pension of 8/3d + 2/- for child from 12/3/19 for 52 weeks. In France 20/5/17 – 20/8/17.Pension Ledger. Born 1884. Married 1 Lismore Tce, DAH (Disordered Action of the Heart), 20% for 8/- +3/6d for child and then from 14/2/23 15-10% for total of 9/6d for 104 weeks. In 1911 at 1 Institute St, Byers Green – Charlotte Jane Wilson 47 married 27 years and 7 children (no husband listed) and
Isaac 26 tailor for Coop, Mary Ethel 24, Edith 22 tailoress, Thomas 19 putter, Alfred 17 putter, Minnie 12, Lottie 8 and Doris grandau 2. Places of birth Byers Green, Durham City 7 and Byers Green. Isaac died in 1940.
Thomas William Emmerson 2 Lismore Terrace. 20103. M.G.C. Previously 12792 10th DLI, War and Victory medals. To France 21/5/15 so 1915 Star. Discharged 4/1/19. Not in Springwell in 1911.
Robert Davison 4 Lismore Terrace. TZ3058 A.B. R.N.D. Star, Victory and War medals. In 1911 at 3 Claremont Tce – John William Davison 43 hewer, married to Ann 44 for 24 years and 6 children, 3 still alive – Alfred 19 putter and Robert 16 datal hand. Places of birth Cox Green, Norwich, Washington 2.
George Henry Anderson 5 Lismore Terrace. 71596 Cpl. Then A/Sgt R.A.M.C. Born 1880 pension ledger, discharged 4/4/19. 28 Lumley Tce CLS then 5 Lismore Tce, single. Disease of lungs 30% for 13/- per week and then 15-19% from 14/4/21 for 8/- for 104 weeks. War and Victory medals. Can’t pin him down in the Census.
James Anderson 5 Lismore Terrace. 349960 Pte. A.S.C. War and Victory medals. Can’t find him in Springwell in 1911 census.
William Arkley Peacock 8 Lismore Terrace. 123910 Pte. R.A.M.C. Not under this number or RAMC. In 1911 at 17 Bowes Cres – Thomas Peacock 63 deputy, married to Jane 44 for 36 years and 9 children – William A 29 widower cartman for Coop, Ada 18 domestic servant, Hannah 15 child’s nurse, Gladys 10 and Mary Lilian grdau 1. Places of birth Wrekenton, Low Fell, Springwell 4 and Wrekenton. He died in 1971.
Joseph Junr. Craig 11 Lismore Terrace. M.18 Stoker “Repulse” Born 28/12/98 Gateshead, miner, late RND TZ3051. 34437 Chatham. 27/6/16. Repulse. Medals under RN Roll. In 1911 at 3 Prospect Place – Joseph Craig 35 grindstone quarryman, married for 5 years to Alice with 3 children, but 7 listed – Joseph 14 driver, Mary Jane 13, Isabella 11, Robert Dobson C 9. Charles Ranson C 4, Alice 2 and Rebecca 9m. Places of birth – Gateshead, Usworth, Gateshead, Usworth 6.
William Gardiner Pretsell. Sugar Well Cottage 2nd Lt. K.O.Y.L.I. – served originally as Private 28211, Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry before becoming 2nd Lieutenant, attached to 5th Bn, King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. He was killed in action on 20th July 1918. When he attested, at Chester le Street on 10th May 1916, WG was living at Sugarwell Cottage and he was 18 years and 24 days old. He gave his next of kin as his mother, at Poultry Farm, Springwell. He stated that he was an apprentice electrical engineer, single, 6 feet tall and weighing 157lbs. He had been born at South Leith, Edinburgh. His father was a medical practitioner and his mother, Susan, had been born Susan Mitchell. WG was educated at Gateshead and Chester-le-Street secondary schools and then Worcester College, Oxford. He served in the 6th Officer Cadet Battalion at Oxford from 1/12/16 and had also been in the Durham University Officer Training Corps. A note on his Medal Roll suggests that his commission, as temporary 2nd Lieutenant, may have started on 27th March 1917 and his officer record shows that he was discharged from the Oxford and Bucks on 27th March 1917 to take up his commission in the KOYLIs.
Lt Pretsell was holder of the Military Cross. According to the London Illustrated Gazette of 13th September 1918, Issue No 30901, page 11002, his citation read, “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a fighting patrol through the area occupied by the enemy and obtained touch with troops in front, capturing three enemy machine guns, killing many of the enemy and bringing back most useful information to brigade headquarters. He then with the remnants of his patrol fought his way back to his battalion. He showed courage and leadership of a high order.” He is buried in Courmas British Cemetery, IA4.
In 1901 the Census recorded William Gardiner Pretsell (40) and his wife Susan Agilvy (sic, 37), living at Durham Rd, Annfield Plain, with their children - Ilan (14), Christina (13), Archibald (11), Susan (6), Isabella Gardiner (4) and William (2). Everyone had been born in Scotland apart from the servant, Ellen Brown (22). In 1911 the family were living in the Lanchester Census area, Archie, Ilan and Christina having left the home, the former living in Medway and the latter in Newcastle, while Alexander Ogilvy (2) and Annie Ogilvy Rose (7) had been born.
After WG’s death his mother received a gratuity of 10/6d per day of his officer service, 186 days totalling £97.13.0. She had informed the army of a change of address on 11th March 1919 to 267, Leith Walk, Edinburgh.
His service record includes several documents of interest. There is a telegram and a letter, both pointing out that 2nd Lt Pretsell, firstly reported wounded had later been reported as killed in action. Mrs Pretsell wrote a brief letter to (presumably) the War Office in August 1918 thanking them for their sympathy but pointing out that her son had been made full Lieutenant when he was awarded the Military Cross in the field. In April 1920 Mrs Pretsell was contacted by the office of Grave Registrations to be told that her son’s grave had been located about 500 yds south of Courmas and, as agreed between the governments of Britain, France and Belgium his body had been exhumed and re-buried at Courmas Cemetery “carefully and reverently” with the appropriate religious service. On an army form concerning her son’s effects she asked for his burberry coat, stars, bugles, tunic and watches but asked that his other clothes be disposed of. A later list of his effects sent to her was a photo, 2 cheque books, 2 letters and 1 advance book.
WG was included on the Absent Voters List of 1918, his service details as above and his address given as Sugar Well Cottage. He was also entitled to the War and Victory medals.
In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted these sums being paid out on the specified dates £3.8.11d on 31/8/18, £91.7.6d on 4/10/18, 14/8d in August 1918, £4.6.5d in September 1918 and £5.0.0, no date specified.. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 in today’s money.
Addendum from War Diary 28 May 1918 187 Brigade 62 Div WO95/3091
28 May In the line Quiet day. 2nd Lts Tomalin and Pretsell and 10 ORs and a Lewis Gun carried out a raid on an enemy post. Raiding party did not achieve its objective and withdrew. 1 NCO L/Cpl Else killed going forward to reconnoitre.
During the month Major Watson was awarded a posthumous VC for his action on 22nd March and others received MCs (including WG Pretsell) and MMs.
At the end of July the Bn was in camp at Couin, NW of Albert and then, on 14th, they were ordered to Doullens and thence, by train to Beauvais, Paris, Melun to Sommesous and finally to billets in Aulny sur Marne, between Chalons and Epernay.
17th – they marched to Bisseuil, just east of Epernay and on 18th there were swimming sports in the Marne Canal. The Bn then marched all night, arriving in the Bois de Pourcy at 5am. They spent all day in the wood while the CO and Coy commanders reconnoitred the route to the forward areas. At 9pm on 19th they received orders to march to battle positions for 20th July for an attack on the Bois de Reims and Chateau Commetreuil, just beside Courmas.
The barrage opened at 8.00am, the Bn having been in position since 3.00am. Everything went well until the attacking troops came to the SE corner of Chateau de Commetreuil Wood. Here the centre company came under heavy machine gun fire from the Chateau Drive and enfilade machine gun fire from the SW clearing in the wood. Of this Coy three officers were killed and 1 wounded and very few of the Coy survived. (25 men from 5 Bn, probably A Company, are buried in Courmas Cemetery, including Capt Short and Lt Pretsell) and Lt Crofts is buried in Chambrecy Cemetery.
Leonard Richard Keely Sugar Well Cottage . 35523 22nd N.F. Previously 7/6300 NF, then 21st and 23rd. War and Victory medals. Can’t locate him in census.
George William Paul 2 Underhill Terrace. S.3634 Pte. R.M. Can’t find any military info under this name or number. In 1911 at 2 Underhill Tce – George Paul 31 timber drawer, married to Eliz 30 for 3 years and 2 children – Thomas 2, William Henry 7m and Sarah Keefe sister 46 widow. Places of birth Great Usworth, Harton Colliery, Springwell 2 and Great Bardfield Essex. He married Eliz Richardson and died in 1940.
Matthew Farnish 3 Underhill Terrace. 70830 Pte. 19th D.L.I. On different list as 98950 Pte 40th NF. Pension ledger, single address Male A Ward Fulwood Preston. No amount or details on reverse. On a different card no details except Regt and ‘transferred to Yorks Region. Third card has addresses Refreshment Rooms, Stokesley, 28 Bickell St Leeds, Durham St Middleston, Princes St Withernsea and a C/O address in Selby. No details of injury or payment. Previously15th DLI 70830 and 20th DLI and 19th DLI then NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 7 Robinson’s Buildings Stoney Lane – Thomas Farnish 43 hewer, married to Eliz J for 20 years and 2 children – Matthew 17 token boy at colliery and Samuel 14 waggon ticketer. Places of birth Coxhoe, Washington and Birtley 2.
William Jnr. Wilson Daisy Hill. 263661 Pte. D.L.I. and then Labour Corps. War and Victory medals. (See below for family info.) Discharged 7/3/19. Pension ledger b 1895, single Bomb wound right hand for 20% at 8/- and then 6-14% for 7/6d for 70 weeks from 17/8/21.
Robert Wilson Daisy Hill 43831 Pte. 19th D.L.I. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger b 1898, single, at Daisy Hill Cottage, GSW right leg 20% rising to 30% for 8/- then 12/- up to 4/12/23. Final award 4/11/24. In 1911 at 11 Light Pipe Row – William Wilson 42, colliery weighman, married to Ellen 38 for 18 years and 4 children, 3 still alive – William 16 painter, Robert 13 and Norman 10. Places of birth Usworth, Eighton Banks and Usworth 3.
Nathan Seagrave 2 Hawthorn Terrace. 26289 Pte. 7th then 7/8th Royal Innis. Fus. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 2 Hawthorn Terrace – Nathan Daniel Seagrave 33 deputy, married to Bertha Eliz 41 for 13 years and 3 children – Bertrand Davis S 12, Frances Mary 8 and Nathan 1 and Mary Starnes motherinlaw. Places of birth Harston Cambs, Stapleford Cambs, Springwell 3 and Essex. He died in 1951 in Cambridgeshire.
William Humphrey 3 Hawthorn Terrace. 3431 (S) Pte. R.M.E. In 1901 at Ward’s Buildings William Humphrey 24, railway labourer b Gateshead and Alice (Kirkbride 21 b Newcastle), married 1899. Can’t locate in 1911 Census.
Thomas Aisbitt 4 Hawthorn Terrace. 214786 Gunner, R.G.A. War and Victory medals. Base Details. In 1911 at 24 Clifford St, CLS – Thomas Aisbitt assurance agent for Refuge Assurance 34 lodger, b Eighton Banks. Only person in the house.
Joseph Maughan 7 Wingrove Terrace. TS227744 A.B. H.G. Discharged 27/10/20, b 1897 Pension ledger. 7 Wingrove deleted and 21 Springwell Tce – GSW left femur 40% for 16/7d until 3/10/23. In 1911 at 7 Wingrove Tce – John Maughan 65 shifter, married to Mary Ann 55 for 33 years and 4 children – Robert 29 stoneman, George 19 putter, Thomas 16 screener and Joseph 13. Places of birth Low Moorsley, New Herrington 2, Jarrow, Heworth and Usworth.
Ralph Wilson 8 Wingrove Terrace. O.S. R.N. J88732 Portsmouth – born 15/3/99, joined 11/5/18, Cormorant Oct-Dec 1918. In 1911 at 6 Makepeace Tce – Andrew Wilson 51 bricklayer, married to Ann 45 for 23 years with 9 children 7 still alive – Thomas 19 putter, John G 17 colliery labourer, Ralph 12, Ellen 14, Eliz 10 and May 7. Places of birth Castle Eden, Usworth, Sacriston, Felling, Usworth 4.
George William Yates 12 Wingrove Terrace. H270705 Pte. North. Hus. Started as 1572 Northumberland Hussars then 270705 Corps of Hussars. War and Victory medals. Discharged 6/2/19. In 1911 possibly – at 71 Spout Lane – George William Yates hewer 22 married to Frances 18 for 2 years and 2 children Walter 1m and Ida 17m. Places of birth Hebburn and Washington 3.
Isaac Wilson 1 Lismore Terrace. 041835 Pte. A.O.C. Enlisted 5/6/16 discharged 11/3/19 – Silver War Badge. Previously York and Lancaster 34986 and transferred to AOC 20/5/18, War and Victory medals. SR 1 Lismore Tce 21, married Eliz Ann 14/9/12 and child (illegible) b July 1913, tailor, 26/1/17. Suffering from DAH and pension of 8/3d + 2/- for child from 12/3/19 for 52 weeks. In France 20/5/17 – 20/8/17.Pension Ledger. Born 1884. Married 1 Lismore Tce, DAH (Disordered Action of the Heart), 20% for 8/- +3/6d for child and then from 14/2/23 15-10% for total of 9/6d for 104 weeks. In 1911 at 1 Institute St, Byers Green – Charlotte Jane Wilson 47 married 27 years and 7 children (no husband listed) and
Isaac 26 tailor for Coop, Mary Ethel 24, Edith 22 tailoress, Thomas 19 putter, Alfred 17 putter, Minnie 12, Lottie 8 and Doris grandau 2. Places of birth Byers Green, Durham City 7 and Byers Green. Isaac died in 1940.
Thomas William Emmerson 2 Lismore Terrace. 20103. M.G.C. Previously 12792 10th DLI, War and Victory medals. To France 21/5/15 so 1915 Star. Discharged 4/1/19. Not in Springwell in 1911.
Robert Davison 4 Lismore Terrace. TZ3058 A.B. R.N.D. Star, Victory and War medals. In 1911 at 3 Claremont Tce – John William Davison 43 hewer, married to Ann 44 for 24 years and 6 children, 3 still alive – Alfred 19 putter and Robert 16 datal hand. Places of birth Cox Green, Norwich, Washington 2.
George Henry Anderson 5 Lismore Terrace. 71596 Cpl. Then A/Sgt R.A.M.C. Born 1880 pension ledger, discharged 4/4/19. 28 Lumley Tce CLS then 5 Lismore Tce, single. Disease of lungs 30% for 13/- per week and then 15-19% from 14/4/21 for 8/- for 104 weeks. War and Victory medals. Can’t pin him down in the Census.
James Anderson 5 Lismore Terrace. 349960 Pte. A.S.C. War and Victory medals. Can’t find him in Springwell in 1911 census.
William Arkley Peacock 8 Lismore Terrace. 123910 Pte. R.A.M.C. Not under this number or RAMC. In 1911 at 17 Bowes Cres – Thomas Peacock 63 deputy, married to Jane 44 for 36 years and 9 children – William A 29 widower cartman for Coop, Ada 18 domestic servant, Hannah 15 child’s nurse, Gladys 10 and Mary Lilian grdau 1. Places of birth Wrekenton, Low Fell, Springwell 4 and Wrekenton. He died in 1971.
Joseph Junr. Craig 11 Lismore Terrace. M.18 Stoker “Repulse” Born 28/12/98 Gateshead, miner, late RND TZ3051. 34437 Chatham. 27/6/16. Repulse. Medals under RN Roll. In 1911 at 3 Prospect Place – Joseph Craig 35 grindstone quarryman, married for 5 years to Alice with 3 children, but 7 listed – Joseph 14 driver, Mary Jane 13, Isabella 11, Robert Dobson C 9. Charles Ranson C 4, Alice 2 and Rebecca 9m. Places of birth – Gateshead, Usworth, Gateshead, Usworth 6.
William Gardiner Pretsell. Sugar Well Cottage 2nd Lt. K.O.Y.L.I. – served originally as Private 28211, Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry before becoming 2nd Lieutenant, attached to 5th Bn, King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. He was killed in action on 20th July 1918. When he attested, at Chester le Street on 10th May 1916, WG was living at Sugarwell Cottage and he was 18 years and 24 days old. He gave his next of kin as his mother, at Poultry Farm, Springwell. He stated that he was an apprentice electrical engineer, single, 6 feet tall and weighing 157lbs. He had been born at South Leith, Edinburgh. His father was a medical practitioner and his mother, Susan, had been born Susan Mitchell. WG was educated at Gateshead and Chester-le-Street secondary schools and then Worcester College, Oxford. He served in the 6th Officer Cadet Battalion at Oxford from 1/12/16 and had also been in the Durham University Officer Training Corps. A note on his Medal Roll suggests that his commission, as temporary 2nd Lieutenant, may have started on 27th March 1917 and his officer record shows that he was discharged from the Oxford and Bucks on 27th March 1917 to take up his commission in the KOYLIs.
Lt Pretsell was holder of the Military Cross. According to the London Illustrated Gazette of 13th September 1918, Issue No 30901, page 11002, his citation read, “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a fighting patrol through the area occupied by the enemy and obtained touch with troops in front, capturing three enemy machine guns, killing many of the enemy and bringing back most useful information to brigade headquarters. He then with the remnants of his patrol fought his way back to his battalion. He showed courage and leadership of a high order.” He is buried in Courmas British Cemetery, IA4.
In 1901 the Census recorded William Gardiner Pretsell (40) and his wife Susan Agilvy (sic, 37), living at Durham Rd, Annfield Plain, with their children - Ilan (14), Christina (13), Archibald (11), Susan (6), Isabella Gardiner (4) and William (2). Everyone had been born in Scotland apart from the servant, Ellen Brown (22). In 1911 the family were living in the Lanchester Census area, Archie, Ilan and Christina having left the home, the former living in Medway and the latter in Newcastle, while Alexander Ogilvy (2) and Annie Ogilvy Rose (7) had been born.
After WG’s death his mother received a gratuity of 10/6d per day of his officer service, 186 days totalling £97.13.0. She had informed the army of a change of address on 11th March 1919 to 267, Leith Walk, Edinburgh.
His service record includes several documents of interest. There is a telegram and a letter, both pointing out that 2nd Lt Pretsell, firstly reported wounded had later been reported as killed in action. Mrs Pretsell wrote a brief letter to (presumably) the War Office in August 1918 thanking them for their sympathy but pointing out that her son had been made full Lieutenant when he was awarded the Military Cross in the field. In April 1920 Mrs Pretsell was contacted by the office of Grave Registrations to be told that her son’s grave had been located about 500 yds south of Courmas and, as agreed between the governments of Britain, France and Belgium his body had been exhumed and re-buried at Courmas Cemetery “carefully and reverently” with the appropriate religious service. On an army form concerning her son’s effects she asked for his burberry coat, stars, bugles, tunic and watches but asked that his other clothes be disposed of. A later list of his effects sent to her was a photo, 2 cheque books, 2 letters and 1 advance book.
WG was included on the Absent Voters List of 1918, his service details as above and his address given as Sugar Well Cottage. He was also entitled to the War and Victory medals.
In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted these sums being paid out on the specified dates £3.8.11d on 31/8/18, £91.7.6d on 4/10/18, 14/8d in August 1918, £4.6.5d in September 1918 and £5.0.0, no date specified.. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 in today’s money.
Addendum from War Diary 28 May 1918 187 Brigade 62 Div WO95/3091
28 May In the line Quiet day. 2nd Lts Tomalin and Pretsell and 10 ORs and a Lewis Gun carried out a raid on an enemy post. Raiding party did not achieve its objective and withdrew. 1 NCO L/Cpl Else killed going forward to reconnoitre.
During the month Major Watson was awarded a posthumous VC for his action on 22nd March and others received MCs (including WG Pretsell) and MMs.
At the end of July the Bn was in camp at Couin, NW of Albert and then, on 14th, they were ordered to Doullens and thence, by train to Beauvais, Paris, Melun to Sommesous and finally to billets in Aulny sur Marne, between Chalons and Epernay.
17th – they marched to Bisseuil, just east of Epernay and on 18th there were swimming sports in the Marne Canal. The Bn then marched all night, arriving in the Bois de Pourcy at 5am. They spent all day in the wood while the CO and Coy commanders reconnoitred the route to the forward areas. At 9pm on 19th they received orders to march to battle positions for 20th July for an attack on the Bois de Reims and Chateau Commetreuil, just beside Courmas.
The barrage opened at 8.00am, the Bn having been in position since 3.00am. Everything went well until the attacking troops came to the SE corner of Chateau de Commetreuil Wood. Here the centre company came under heavy machine gun fire from the Chateau Drive and enfilade machine gun fire from the SW clearing in the wood. Of this Coy three officers were killed and 1 wounded and very few of the Coy survived. (25 men from 5 Bn, probably A Company, are buried in Courmas Cemetery, including Capt Short and Lt Pretsell) and Lt Crofts is buried in Chambrecy Cemetery.
Leonard Richard Keely Sugar Well Cottage . 35523 22nd N.F. Previously 7/6300 NF, then 21st and 23rd. War and Victory medals. Can’t locate him in census.
George William Paul 2 Underhill Terrace. S.3634 Pte. R.M. Can’t find any military info under this name or number. In 1911 at 2 Underhill Tce – George Paul 31 timber drawer, married to Eliz 30 for 3 years and 2 children – Thomas 2, William Henry 7m and Sarah Keefe sister 46 widow. Places of birth Great Usworth, Harton Colliery, Springwell 2 and Great Bardfield Essex. He married Eliz Richardson and died in 1940.
Matthew Farnish 3 Underhill Terrace. 70830 Pte. 19th D.L.I. On different list as 98950 Pte 40th NF. Pension ledger, single address Male A Ward Fulwood Preston. No amount or details on reverse. On a different card no details except Regt and ‘transferred to Yorks Region. Third card has addresses Refreshment Rooms, Stokesley, 28 Bickell St Leeds, Durham St Middleston, Princes St Withernsea and a C/O address in Selby. No details of injury or payment. Previously15th DLI 70830 and 20th DLI and 19th DLI then NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 7 Robinson’s Buildings Stoney Lane – Thomas Farnish 43 hewer, married to Eliz J for 20 years and 2 children – Matthew 17 token boy at colliery and Samuel 14 waggon ticketer. Places of birth Coxhoe, Washington and Birtley 2.