WASHINGTON MISSING VOTERS
Joseph William Rawling 1 Ellen Terrace. 19709 Pte. 3rd Royal Fusiliers, was living at Bridge Row, Usworth, in 1901. He had been born in Usworth in 1890. His parents were George (38) a colliery engine maker, born Usworth, and Rachael (38), born in Scotland. In 1911 they were living at Canonbie House in Washington. George was a stationary engineman and JW a bank clerk. Mr and Mrs Rawling had been married 26 years and had had 2 children.
JW served as Lance Corporal 19709, 3rd Royal Fusiliers, 149th Brigade, 50th (Northumbrian) Division, and was killed on 4th October 1918, a month before the armistice that ended the war. He is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, IVA7. 28 Royal Fusiliers, including Private Rawling, killed on October 4th, are buried there.
JW was entitled to the War and Victory medals but his medal roll notes that on 29/3/22, “Officer in charge of records at Hounslow requests authority to dispose of medals.” Perhaps his parents were too devastated to accept medals, perhaps they’d moved, there are no other details.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included JW Rawling and gave his address as Ellen Terrace. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that George, JW’s father, received £10.7.3d on 24/1/19, £1.9.3d on 9/4/19 and a further war gratuity of £14 was paid on 8/12/19. A pension card for Pte Joseph William Rawling lists him as L/Cpl 19709 3rd Royal Fusiliers and states he was kina on 4/10/18. His mother, Rachael Rawling lived at 1 Ellen Terrace, Usworth Stn, New Washington. No amount or date is included.
The dependant’s card shows the same information but, again, gives no date nor an amount for the pension,
Abel Thompson 6 Ellen Terrace. 85084 Shoeingsmith then Driver, C Battery 46th Bde RFA. To France 20/5/15 so 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. SR – born in Husthwaite, Easingwold and was 26, a blacksmith, when he enlisted at Malton 25/8/14. In April 1919 discharged and address Carlton, Hemsley. To France 20/5/15, 10 days leave in Sept 1917 and another 10 days in October 1918. He was the grandson of Charles and Jane Thompson and was listed with them in both the 1891 and 1901 Censuses and in 1911 was living as an assistant blacksmith at Pockley Nawton, Yorks with the family of Jesse and Frances Nicolson.
James Clues 7 Ellen Terrace. 471214 Sapper. 548 Field Coy, RE. Discharged 28/8/19. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger cites general debility and shortage of breath – 8/- per week and 5/11d for wife and 3 children up to Nov 1923. In 1911 at 7 Ellen Tce – James Clues 35 joiner, married to Mary 34 for 11 years and 3 kids – Mary Ethel 10, Ralph Thomas 8 and Justin Alexander 2. Places of birth Lamesley, Holmside Durham, Gateshead 2 and Washington.
John Mitchell Fettes 10 Ellen Terrace. 217179 Gunner. RGA. Can’t find any military records. In 1911 John Mitchell Fettes 26, an elementary School Teacher was living at 4 Manor View with his wife of under one year Minnie, aged 27. He was born Gateshead and Minnie at West Bromwich. At his death in 1958 (in QE Hosp Gateshead) his effects of £1400 were left to James Fettes, a retired flour packer.
Jacob Gilhespy 11 Ellen Terrace. 471141 Driver 526th RE. War and Victory medals returned for adjustment. In 1911 at Brown’s Buildings, West Boldon – Jacob Gilhespy 40 hewer, married to Margaret 39 for 17 years and 7 children – Margaret 16, George 15, Charles 12, John 9, Jacob 7, Joseph 5 and Matthew 2. Places of birth Boldon, Gateshead, Boldon 3, Birtley 2, Boldon 2.
George EV Gamble 5 Station Terrace. 20608 Pte. 4th Dragoon Gds. Started as 7th DG 6993 then 4th DG; War and Victory medals returned for adjustment. Reserves 18/6/19. George E V Gamble married Skillcorn in Newcastle in 1914. In July 1921 in Pewsey, Wiltshire George (Jr) EV Gamble died, his mother’s maiden name Skillcorn. 1939 Register has GEV in Wiltshire, born 27/11/87, as a Foreman Military destructor. George Ernest died Salisbury April 1979. In 1911 Census he is George Ernest Victor Gamble b Colchester, 7th Dragoon Guards.
Joseph Jnr. Skillcorn 5 Station Terrace. K40374 Stoker, HMS ‘Lucia’. H.M.S. Lucia was the German merchant Spreewald, captured in September 1914 and converted to a depot ship for use in the Royal Navy.
War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 65 B Street, Birtley – Joseph Skillcorn 51 hewer, married to Mary Jane 33 for 7 years and 4 kids, 3 still alive – Thomas 23, Joseph 18, Frances Reay S 11, James 5, Sarah Vilo Sillet S 6m. Places of birth Bridge Foot Cumberland, 5 at Pelton and 2 at Birtley. Thomas and Joseph stoneman and putter.
Frederick Carruthers 6 Station Terrace. 27336 Driver 46th Bde. RFA. To France 19/5/15 – 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Discharged 5/4/19 PU (fever of unknown origin). Enlisted 2/9/14, discharged 5/4/19 aged 25, wounds. In 1911 at 5 StationTce - 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.
James Jnr. Carruthers 6 Station Terrace. 46568 Pte. 21st North. Fus. 23rd, 21st, 25th and then 63275 2/4th Yorks Light Infantry. War and Victory medals. Reserves 9/2/19. (See above for family info).
Anthony Neal 7 Station Terrace. 32816 L/Cpl. 2nd Garrison Bn, KOYLI. War and Victory medals, Reserves 14/2/19. Born 1884. Pension for bronchial catarrh, aggravated by service – 20% disability and 8/- per week and 5/10d for 4 children rising to 7/1d until March 1921. In 1911 at 11 Station Tce Anthony Neale (sic) 26 hewer, married to Susan 25 for 4 years and 2 children – John Ehigrod? N 3 and William Seelie N 1. Places of birth Station Town Co Durham, Brotton Yorks and New Washington 2.
John Thomas Harker 9 Station Terrace. 114290 Gunner, RFA. Corporal but reverted to Driver 1/3/17. War and Victory medals. Discharged 20/1/19. Living at Chopwell at Wittonstall Tce and then Derwent St. Pension. PR – Malaria July 1917, 30% disability. 7/6d per week from March 1921 for 70 weeks. Born Hamsterley Colliery, aged 19 in 1915, enlisted 23/10/15 at Gateshead. Can’t spot him in 1911 Census.
Thomas Brown 18 Station Terrace. 106941 Gunner. TMB. RFA 23/10/15 to France – 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. Four possibles in 1911.
Ernest Alfred Ord 19 Station Terrace. 587917 and 587971 are on his medal card. Labour Corps. Born 1889. Pension Ledger. GSW hand and malaria attributable to War service. 20% disability for 8/- per week with 3/6d for 1 child and then from Sept 1921 14% and a total of 9/6d per week for 104 weeks and £20 gratuity. Discharged 5/3/19. Prev 17169 E Yorks, War and Victory medals. To France 9/9/15 so 1915 Star. In 1901 he was at Wagonman’s Row with parents William 50 and Clara 47 and siblings John C 15, Ma(r)y A 10, Sarah E and Ada 2m. Places of birth were Hexham, Forest of Dean, Washington, W Pelton, Kimblesworth and Washington 2. In 1911 at 19 Usworth Station Tce – Alfred Ord 23 hewer, married to Mary Eliz 23 for 4 years and 3 children, 1 still alive – Mary Eliz under 3m. Places of birth Pelton, Heworth and Washington.
William Ballantyne 22 Station Terrace. 521650 Pte. 610th HS Co. In 1911 at 5 Woodside Cottages, Washington – William 26, hewer, married to Hannah 24 (Madden) on 14/11/08 for 2 years, 1 child but no child entered. Wm born Maryport and Hannah at Washington. PR – he enlisted at Newcastle on 2/12/14 for Tyneside Irish (3rd), aged 32, miner, married from 22 Station Tce. Hannah b 1912 and Wm 1914. Discharged April 1915 as not likely to become an efficient soldier, general debility. As the war progressed they took men of poorer physical qualities.
William Carr 31 Station Terrace. 771477 Driver, 50th Divn, RFA. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. SR – 32 Station Tce, 1st Northumbrian Bde when he enlisted in June 1915, discharged in Feb 1919, wife Cecilia McSweeney at Lady Immaculate 24/11/10 and children Eleanor March 1911 and John May 1915, later lived at 90 Hertburn Gdns. To France 10/11/15. In 1911 at 13 Model Dwellings, Washington – John Edward Rivett 50 horsekeeper, married 9 years to Margaret 48 with 1 child and - William Carr soninlaw 22 married under 1 year to Cecilia, their daughter and also Catherine McQueeny dau 16, John McQueeny son 13, Mary Veronica Rivett dau 4 and Ellen Carr grdaughter under 1 month. William was a miner and Catherine worked in the Magnesia factory. Places of birth were Norwich, Leitrim, Seaham Harbour, Sunderland 3 and Washington.
Frederick Curran 32 Station Terrace. AOT/23801, ASC. 1915 Star, disembarked in France 9/8/14. War and Victory medals. Transferred from HT to Remounts 21/3/17. In 1911 at 32 Elliott Tce – Robert Hutchinson 44 grocery manager, married to Minnie 43 for 19 years with 5 children, 4 still alive – Agnes 18 boot shop assistant, John 13, Ethel 10 and Frederick Curran, boarder 25 single plumber at colliery. Places of birth Dumfries, Pennicuik, Kirkcudbright, Washington 2 and Monkwearmouth.
Robert Marshall ? Station Terrace. 62346 Gunner. RGA. Started in 197 Siege Battery. War and Victory medals. SR – aged 23 at 15 Woodland Tce, single, a hawker, when he enlisted in Newcastle in Nov 1915, mother Ellen. Aug 1916 qualified as 1st class in signalling and telephony. To France 3/11/16. 22/4/17 14 days Field Punishment for neglect of duty. 20/5/18 committed crime, trial 42 days FP 2, refusing to comply with an order – that was in Italy. In 1911 at 14 The Square, Usworth – George Marshall 56 horsekeeper below ground, married 34 years to Ellen 55 with 7 children – James 27 hewer, Robert 18 daily or dairy boy and Violet 16. Places of birth Essex, Co Durham, Durham City and Usworth 2.
Thomas Glover 2 Havelock Terrace. 14494 Pte. 8th then 7th East Yorks. To France 7/10/15 (number between Ralph Jeffrey and George Huddart, close to Wm Besford.) War, Victory and 1915 Star. Pension ledger no grounds for pension. In 1911 at Havannah Tce (no number) Eliz Glover 40 widow married 22 years, 13 children, 9 still alive – Thomas hewer 21, Beatrice 19, Eliz 13, Ada 9, Violet 7, Robert 6, Emily 2 and Martha A 11m. Mrs G born Birmingham and everyone else in Washington.
Henry Bolam Handor 3 Havelock Terrace. 277841 Gunner. RGA. Henry Hand 277842 RGA awarded War and Vicory medals. Enlisted 19/8/14, discharged 21/5/19. Silver War Badge. Served overseas. In 1901 Census Henry Hand b Washington, aged 29 Gunner Royal Artillery was living at South Shoebury Essex with wife Rosena 21 and daughter Helen 1. Can’t find Henry or Rosena in 1911 Census.
Albert Edward Charles Brown 7 Havelock Terrace. 392137 Pte. 6th Co. RAMC. Enlisted 30/12/14 and transferred 18/7/18 from N&D CCS, aged 41, served overseas. Silver War Badge. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger cards. Injury to wrist – 30%, 40% and 35% = 12/- + 7/2d for 2 children and wife, then 10/- + 7/- then 14/- + 6/2d and from Nov 1922 for life. On a different card it notes his prewar earnings were £2.13.4d per week as a hewer. In 1911 at 7 Havelock Tce - Albert EC Brown 28, hewer, married to Sarah Ann (Hutchinson) 7 years, 1 child, Thomas Henry 5. Albert born Falkirk and others in Washington.
Joseph William Rawling 1 Ellen Terrace. 19709 Pte. 3rd Royal Fusiliers, was living at Bridge Row, Usworth, in 1901. He had been born in Usworth in 1890. His parents were George (38) a colliery engine maker, born Usworth, and Rachael (38), born in Scotland. In 1911 they were living at Canonbie House in Washington. George was a stationary engineman and JW a bank clerk. Mr and Mrs Rawling had been married 26 years and had had 2 children.
JW served as Lance Corporal 19709, 3rd Royal Fusiliers, 149th Brigade, 50th (Northumbrian) Division, and was killed on 4th October 1918, a month before the armistice that ended the war. He is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, IVA7. 28 Royal Fusiliers, including Private Rawling, killed on October 4th, are buried there.
JW was entitled to the War and Victory medals but his medal roll notes that on 29/3/22, “Officer in charge of records at Hounslow requests authority to dispose of medals.” Perhaps his parents were too devastated to accept medals, perhaps they’d moved, there are no other details.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included JW Rawling and gave his address as Ellen Terrace. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that George, JW’s father, received £10.7.3d on 24/1/19, £1.9.3d on 9/4/19 and a further war gratuity of £14 was paid on 8/12/19. A pension card for Pte Joseph William Rawling lists him as L/Cpl 19709 3rd Royal Fusiliers and states he was kina on 4/10/18. His mother, Rachael Rawling lived at 1 Ellen Terrace, Usworth Stn, New Washington. No amount or date is included.
The dependant’s card shows the same information but, again, gives no date nor an amount for the pension,
Abel Thompson 6 Ellen Terrace. 85084 Shoeingsmith then Driver, C Battery 46th Bde RFA. To France 20/5/15 so 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. SR – born in Husthwaite, Easingwold and was 26, a blacksmith, when he enlisted at Malton 25/8/14. In April 1919 discharged and address Carlton, Hemsley. To France 20/5/15, 10 days leave in Sept 1917 and another 10 days in October 1918. He was the grandson of Charles and Jane Thompson and was listed with them in both the 1891 and 1901 Censuses and in 1911 was living as an assistant blacksmith at Pockley Nawton, Yorks with the family of Jesse and Frances Nicolson.
James Clues 7 Ellen Terrace. 471214 Sapper. 548 Field Coy, RE. Discharged 28/8/19. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger cites general debility and shortage of breath – 8/- per week and 5/11d for wife and 3 children up to Nov 1923. In 1911 at 7 Ellen Tce – James Clues 35 joiner, married to Mary 34 for 11 years and 3 kids – Mary Ethel 10, Ralph Thomas 8 and Justin Alexander 2. Places of birth Lamesley, Holmside Durham, Gateshead 2 and Washington.
John Mitchell Fettes 10 Ellen Terrace. 217179 Gunner. RGA. Can’t find any military records. In 1911 John Mitchell Fettes 26, an elementary School Teacher was living at 4 Manor View with his wife of under one year Minnie, aged 27. He was born Gateshead and Minnie at West Bromwich. At his death in 1958 (in QE Hosp Gateshead) his effects of £1400 were left to James Fettes, a retired flour packer.
Jacob Gilhespy 11 Ellen Terrace. 471141 Driver 526th RE. War and Victory medals returned for adjustment. In 1911 at Brown’s Buildings, West Boldon – Jacob Gilhespy 40 hewer, married to Margaret 39 for 17 years and 7 children – Margaret 16, George 15, Charles 12, John 9, Jacob 7, Joseph 5 and Matthew 2. Places of birth Boldon, Gateshead, Boldon 3, Birtley 2, Boldon 2.
George EV Gamble 5 Station Terrace. 20608 Pte. 4th Dragoon Gds. Started as 7th DG 6993 then 4th DG; War and Victory medals returned for adjustment. Reserves 18/6/19. George E V Gamble married Skillcorn in Newcastle in 1914. In July 1921 in Pewsey, Wiltshire George (Jr) EV Gamble died, his mother’s maiden name Skillcorn. 1939 Register has GEV in Wiltshire, born 27/11/87, as a Foreman Military destructor. George Ernest died Salisbury April 1979. In 1911 Census he is George Ernest Victor Gamble b Colchester, 7th Dragoon Guards.
Joseph Jnr. Skillcorn 5 Station Terrace. K40374 Stoker, HMS ‘Lucia’. H.M.S. Lucia was the German merchant Spreewald, captured in September 1914 and converted to a depot ship for use in the Royal Navy.
War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 65 B Street, Birtley – Joseph Skillcorn 51 hewer, married to Mary Jane 33 for 7 years and 4 kids, 3 still alive – Thomas 23, Joseph 18, Frances Reay S 11, James 5, Sarah Vilo Sillet S 6m. Places of birth Bridge Foot Cumberland, 5 at Pelton and 2 at Birtley. Thomas and Joseph stoneman and putter.
Frederick Carruthers 6 Station Terrace. 27336 Driver 46th Bde. RFA. To France 19/5/15 – 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Discharged 5/4/19 PU (fever of unknown origin). Enlisted 2/9/14, discharged 5/4/19 aged 25, wounds. In 1911 at 5 StationTce - 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.
James Jnr. Carruthers 6 Station Terrace. 46568 Pte. 21st North. Fus. 23rd, 21st, 25th and then 63275 2/4th Yorks Light Infantry. War and Victory medals. Reserves 9/2/19. (See above for family info).
Anthony Neal 7 Station Terrace. 32816 L/Cpl. 2nd Garrison Bn, KOYLI. War and Victory medals, Reserves 14/2/19. Born 1884. Pension for bronchial catarrh, aggravated by service – 20% disability and 8/- per week and 5/10d for 4 children rising to 7/1d until March 1921. In 1911 at 11 Station Tce Anthony Neale (sic) 26 hewer, married to Susan 25 for 4 years and 2 children – John Ehigrod? N 3 and William Seelie N 1. Places of birth Station Town Co Durham, Brotton Yorks and New Washington 2.
John Thomas Harker 9 Station Terrace. 114290 Gunner, RFA. Corporal but reverted to Driver 1/3/17. War and Victory medals. Discharged 20/1/19. Living at Chopwell at Wittonstall Tce and then Derwent St. Pension. PR – Malaria July 1917, 30% disability. 7/6d per week from March 1921 for 70 weeks. Born Hamsterley Colliery, aged 19 in 1915, enlisted 23/10/15 at Gateshead. Can’t spot him in 1911 Census.
Thomas Brown 18 Station Terrace. 106941 Gunner. TMB. RFA 23/10/15 to France – 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. Four possibles in 1911.
Ernest Alfred Ord 19 Station Terrace. 587917 and 587971 are on his medal card. Labour Corps. Born 1889. Pension Ledger. GSW hand and malaria attributable to War service. 20% disability for 8/- per week with 3/6d for 1 child and then from Sept 1921 14% and a total of 9/6d per week for 104 weeks and £20 gratuity. Discharged 5/3/19. Prev 17169 E Yorks, War and Victory medals. To France 9/9/15 so 1915 Star. In 1901 he was at Wagonman’s Row with parents William 50 and Clara 47 and siblings John C 15, Ma(r)y A 10, Sarah E and Ada 2m. Places of birth were Hexham, Forest of Dean, Washington, W Pelton, Kimblesworth and Washington 2. In 1911 at 19 Usworth Station Tce – Alfred Ord 23 hewer, married to Mary Eliz 23 for 4 years and 3 children, 1 still alive – Mary Eliz under 3m. Places of birth Pelton, Heworth and Washington.
William Ballantyne 22 Station Terrace. 521650 Pte. 610th HS Co. In 1911 at 5 Woodside Cottages, Washington – William 26, hewer, married to Hannah 24 (Madden) on 14/11/08 for 2 years, 1 child but no child entered. Wm born Maryport and Hannah at Washington. PR – he enlisted at Newcastle on 2/12/14 for Tyneside Irish (3rd), aged 32, miner, married from 22 Station Tce. Hannah b 1912 and Wm 1914. Discharged April 1915 as not likely to become an efficient soldier, general debility. As the war progressed they took men of poorer physical qualities.
William Carr 31 Station Terrace. 771477 Driver, 50th Divn, RFA. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. SR – 32 Station Tce, 1st Northumbrian Bde when he enlisted in June 1915, discharged in Feb 1919, wife Cecilia McSweeney at Lady Immaculate 24/11/10 and children Eleanor March 1911 and John May 1915, later lived at 90 Hertburn Gdns. To France 10/11/15. In 1911 at 13 Model Dwellings, Washington – John Edward Rivett 50 horsekeeper, married 9 years to Margaret 48 with 1 child and - William Carr soninlaw 22 married under 1 year to Cecilia, their daughter and also Catherine McQueeny dau 16, John McQueeny son 13, Mary Veronica Rivett dau 4 and Ellen Carr grdaughter under 1 month. William was a miner and Catherine worked in the Magnesia factory. Places of birth were Norwich, Leitrim, Seaham Harbour, Sunderland 3 and Washington.
Frederick Curran 32 Station Terrace. AOT/23801, ASC. 1915 Star, disembarked in France 9/8/14. War and Victory medals. Transferred from HT to Remounts 21/3/17. In 1911 at 32 Elliott Tce – Robert Hutchinson 44 grocery manager, married to Minnie 43 for 19 years with 5 children, 4 still alive – Agnes 18 boot shop assistant, John 13, Ethel 10 and Frederick Curran, boarder 25 single plumber at colliery. Places of birth Dumfries, Pennicuik, Kirkcudbright, Washington 2 and Monkwearmouth.
Robert Marshall ? Station Terrace. 62346 Gunner. RGA. Started in 197 Siege Battery. War and Victory medals. SR – aged 23 at 15 Woodland Tce, single, a hawker, when he enlisted in Newcastle in Nov 1915, mother Ellen. Aug 1916 qualified as 1st class in signalling and telephony. To France 3/11/16. 22/4/17 14 days Field Punishment for neglect of duty. 20/5/18 committed crime, trial 42 days FP 2, refusing to comply with an order – that was in Italy. In 1911 at 14 The Square, Usworth – George Marshall 56 horsekeeper below ground, married 34 years to Ellen 55 with 7 children – James 27 hewer, Robert 18 daily or dairy boy and Violet 16. Places of birth Essex, Co Durham, Durham City and Usworth 2.
Thomas Glover 2 Havelock Terrace. 14494 Pte. 8th then 7th East Yorks. To France 7/10/15 (number between Ralph Jeffrey and George Huddart, close to Wm Besford.) War, Victory and 1915 Star. Pension ledger no grounds for pension. In 1911 at Havannah Tce (no number) Eliz Glover 40 widow married 22 years, 13 children, 9 still alive – Thomas hewer 21, Beatrice 19, Eliz 13, Ada 9, Violet 7, Robert 6, Emily 2 and Martha A 11m. Mrs G born Birmingham and everyone else in Washington.
Henry Bolam Handor 3 Havelock Terrace. 277841 Gunner. RGA. Henry Hand 277842 RGA awarded War and Vicory medals. Enlisted 19/8/14, discharged 21/5/19. Silver War Badge. Served overseas. In 1901 Census Henry Hand b Washington, aged 29 Gunner Royal Artillery was living at South Shoebury Essex with wife Rosena 21 and daughter Helen 1. Can’t find Henry or Rosena in 1911 Census.
Albert Edward Charles Brown 7 Havelock Terrace. 392137 Pte. 6th Co. RAMC. Enlisted 30/12/14 and transferred 18/7/18 from N&D CCS, aged 41, served overseas. Silver War Badge. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger cards. Injury to wrist – 30%, 40% and 35% = 12/- + 7/2d for 2 children and wife, then 10/- + 7/- then 14/- + 6/2d and from Nov 1922 for life. On a different card it notes his prewar earnings were £2.13.4d per week as a hewer. In 1911 at 7 Havelock Tce - Albert EC Brown 28, hewer, married to Sarah Ann (Hutchinson) 7 years, 1 child, Thomas Henry 5. Albert born Falkirk and others in Washington.
James McGowan 3 Woodland Terrace. 46785 Pte. 13th Yorks Not that number. Can’t find him in 1911 census.
William Welsh Wilson 5 Woodland Terrace. 342497 Pioneer IWD RE. Not under that number. In 1911 at 3 Station Rd, New Washington - William Welch (sic) Wilson, back overman 26, married 18m to Jane Allison Wilson 28 with Aimee 9m – all b Washington.
John Myatt 7 Woodland Terrace.153012 Sapper. RE. Only 2 John Myatts in RE and neither with this number. In 1911 at 19 Gladstone Tce – John Myatt 30 hewer, married for 7 years to Ellen 27, three kids – Frederick 6, Lillian 4 and John 2 with Charles Myatt brother, screener 44. Places of birth Longton Staffs, Fulwell, Washington, Usworth 2 and Longton
Thomas Davis 12 Woodland Terrace. 14294 Dr. RFA , not under this number. 2 possibles in 1911. Most likely - At 1 The Square Usworth Colliery Thomas Davis 27 electrician, married to Gertrude 27 for 3 years and 1 child but no child listed.
Robert William Welsh 18 Woodland Terrace. Cadet 23rd OCB. In 1911 at 2 Doras (sic) St – Robert Welsh hewer, nephew of Robert Mills. Robert born Colliery Row.
John Edward Harrison 19 Woodland Terrace. 2333 Staff Sgt. RAMC. 12/7/15 to Egypt, Private, 1915 Star, discharged 9/4/19. War and Victory medals. Medal card has Staff Sgt. In 1911 at Pitts Buildings, Station Rd - John E Harrison 28 Relieving Officer Vaccination Office CLS Union and Gertrude 24, married 6 years and 2 kids - Ada 5 and John A 1. Places of birth - Sunderland 2 and New Washington 2.
Joseph Wilkinson 21 Woodland Terrace. 18384 Pte, 11th Royal Innnis Fus. To France 5/10/15 so 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. Silver War Badge . Pension ledger cards. states address as 26 Woodland Tce, Usworth Stn Rd – date 1935. Ledger card specifies bronchitis, born 1874 and has 20% disability rising to 30% and 8/- + 5/11d for 3 children and then 12/- and 8/10d up to May 1923. Discharged 30/7/18. Born 1874, enlisted 21/12/14, discharged sick. In 1911 at 26 Station Tce, New Washington – Joseph Wilkinson 36 hewer, married to Jane 14 years and 3 kids – Margaret 12, Grace 3 and Joseph 1. Places of birth Shildon 2, CLS and Washington 2.
William John Blackett Stokoe 23 Woodland Terrace. 306042 Pte. 10th Tank Bn. He was born in Washington 1885. In 1901 he was living with his mother, Elizabeth (43), a widow, at Village Lane. Elizabeth (nee Mitchinson) was a school cleaner while Eleanor Dorothy (17), his sister, was a dressmaker and William was working as a coal screener. Sarah Isabella, another sister, was 13. The family were still living in Washington in 1911, at 88, Village Lane. WJB had become a weigh house clerk, while his sisters were both post delivery workers.
William served as Gunner 306042, 10th Coy, the Tank Corps, and was killed on 27th May 1918. He is buried inDouellens Number 2 Cemetery, IC7. The CWGC states that William was the son of William and Elizabeth of Washington and the husband of Ann Collins (nee Grainge married 1916) Stokoe of Woodland House, New Washington. The Illustrated Chronicle of 20th June 1918 reported the death of Private WJB Stokoe of Washington and printed a photograph of him.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included William John Blackett Stokoe and gave his address as 96, Village Lane. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that Ann C, WJB’s widow, received £4.8.9d on 11/10/18, £2.10.6d on 2/1/19, £4.16.8d on 3/12/19, £9.13.4 on 7/11/20 – the last 2 payments when added together making a war gratuity of £14.10sh. NB: This list noted WJB’s death on March 25th, not May 25th but CWGC has him killed on 25 May. A pension card for William John Stokoe lists him as 306042 Gunner, 10th Bn Tank Corps and states his death, died of wounds, occurred on 27/5/18 and its notification on 28/5/18. A grant was paid on 8/7/18 to his widow Elizabeth – (actually his widow was Ann C Stokoe, Elizabeth his mother so an error by the clerk) born 8/3/88, and son Arthur (born 3/7/16) of Woodland House, New Washington, crossed out to 26 Kimberley St Pallion and then crossed out and replaced by Ann Collins Cassels (Ann C Stokoe married Stewart Cassels at CLS Jan 1921) of 85 Main St, Holytown, Lanarkshire. A pension of 20/5d was awarded from 2/12/18.
John Jeffrey 27 Woodland Terrace. 311 Pte. 25th NF then 602882 Labour Corps – War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 27 Pitts Buildings, Washington – John Jeffrey hewer 37, married for 4 years to Rachel Jane, 3 kids – Elsie May, John Alexander 3 and Eva Evaline 11m. Places of birth Widdrington Nd and then 4 in Washington.
Thomas Richardson 28 Woodland Terrace. 18375 Pte. 1st Royal Innis. Fus. Born 1887. Pension ledger. Rheumatism aggravated by service, 20% disability so 8/- per week + 8/4d for 5 children until Dec 1921 and then no further grounds. War and Victory medals (says 10th Bn), Silver War badge. Enlisted 12/11/14, discharged 4/1/19, sickness 31 years old. Listed close to (by number) to Ben Lowden, Jabez Pearson, John G Pearson and John Stewart. In 1911 at 28 Pitt Tce, Usworth Station Rd – Thomas Richardson 23 hewer, married for 4 years to Ethel 25 with 2 kids – Leslie 3 and Florence 9m. Places of birth Pity Me, Sunderland and Washington 2.
Bartholomew Horrig(h)an 29 Woodland Terrace. 42608 Rifleman 2ndRoyal Irish.Rifles. Started as ASC SS5126, then R Irish R 2/42608. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger says 29 Woodland Tce, 5% disability and a payment of £52.10.0, no illness or condition stated. In 1911 at 29 Pitts Tce – Bartholomew Horrigan stoneman 30, married to Annie for 28, for 11 years with 5 kids, 4 still alive – Dennis 10, Ralph 8, Michael 6, Earnest (sic) 10m and also Thomas Horrigan nephew 19, Dennis Dodds nephew 18 and Sarah Smithwhite sisterinlaw 12. Nephews were putters. Places of birth Malta, Wheatley Hill, South Shields, Leamside, Usworth, Washington, CLS, Usworth and S Shields.
James Robson 10 Speculation Place. 25190 Bugler. 1st Garrison Bn. NF. War medal only – started as 35992 DLI then 33727 1st KOYLI, then 25190 1st NF, then RE 370051. In 1911 at Foresters Arms, New Washington – Robert Robson Licensed Victualler and Bath Brick maker 42 and his wife Jane 25, married 3 years and 2 children – James barman 17, Isabella 2 and Robert 11m and Clara Hayhurst servant 20. Places of birth Thornley Colliery, Usworth, Willington, New Washington 2 and Jarrow.
Cornelius Bowring 11 Speculation Place. 20/224 Sig. 12th NF. War and Victory medals. Started 20th NF, then 16th, 20th, 9th, 12th/13th. In 1901 at Front St, Washington – David Bowring 34 brickmaker, married to Isabella 34 with Cornelius 9 and Walter B 5. Isabella a milliner – places of birth Washington 3 and Eighton Banks. In 1911 at 11 Front St – Cornelius Bowring 73 married 28 years (no wife mentioned) with 9 kids, 4 still alive – John 21 also a brick maker, Cornelius 18 grson bricklayer, Albert Edward son 11, Jane dau 24, Jamesina dau 15 and Florence Walker grdau 13. Places of birth Bothal Nd, Washington 5 and Gateshead.
John Bowring 11 Speculation Place. 457571 2nd Cpl 451st Field Co. RE. War and Victory medals. (See above for family info).
John Jnr. Buckham 13/14 Speculation Place. 74119 4th Reserve Bn, DLI. War and Victory medals 15th DLI. In 1911 at Speculation Inn – John Buckham 55 innkeeper, married for 35 years to Mary Jane with 9 kids – Polly 20, John 16, Jessie 13 and Agnes Todd, servant 19. Places of birth were Seaham Harbour, Washington 4 and Whitehaven.
Robert Hood Currie 22 Speculation Place. 154548 Gunner 420th Siege Battery RGA. Base Details. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 18 Oak St, Washington Station – Robert Curry 40 stoneman, married for under 1 year to Eliz 34, 1 child – children of first marriage William step 11, Jane step10, Norah step 8, Harry step 4 and Eliz 4 months so Mrs Curry’s children taken on new name of Curry. Places of birth – Pittington, New Durham, West Sherburn 4 and Washington.
Edward Stewart Dobson 23 Speculation Place. 466729 Sapper. Tyne RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 23 Speculation Place – Nicholas Dobson hairdresser 39, married for 20 years to Mary 40 and 8 children – Thomas 19, Matthew 14, Edward 15, Nicholas 12, Ellen 10, Andrew 7 and Catherine 2. Places of birth were Sunderland, Jarrow, Sunderland 2 and Washington 4. Thomas and Matthew were stationary enginemen above ground and Edward a lamp cleaner.
Nicholas Alphonso Dobson 23 Speculation Place. 470963 Sapper, 451st Field Co., RE. War and Victory medals. (See above for family info)
Henry Winder 27/28 Speculation Place. 17894 Pte. NF. Only Lewis Henry Winder in NF 46379 10th, then 23rd then 19th. In 1911 at 27&28 Speculation Place - Robert Hunter Winder undertaker 64, married for 41 years to Mary 65 with 11 children, 10 still alive – Henry 28, Robert 25, Catherine 27 and Margaret 24. Places of birth were Wrekenton, CLS, Washington 4. The sons were colliery joiner and general labourer and Margaret was a farm servant.
George Thomas Smith 36 Speculation Place. 67050 Dr. 133rd Co. 9th MGC. Discharged 9/11/19. Army has Thomas George Smith, War and Victory medals.
William Welsh Wilson 5 Woodland Terrace. 342497 Pioneer IWD RE. Not under that number. In 1911 at 3 Station Rd, New Washington - William Welch (sic) Wilson, back overman 26, married 18m to Jane Allison Wilson 28 with Aimee 9m – all b Washington.
John Myatt 7 Woodland Terrace.153012 Sapper. RE. Only 2 John Myatts in RE and neither with this number. In 1911 at 19 Gladstone Tce – John Myatt 30 hewer, married for 7 years to Ellen 27, three kids – Frederick 6, Lillian 4 and John 2 with Charles Myatt brother, screener 44. Places of birth Longton Staffs, Fulwell, Washington, Usworth 2 and Longton
Thomas Davis 12 Woodland Terrace. 14294 Dr. RFA , not under this number. 2 possibles in 1911. Most likely - At 1 The Square Usworth Colliery Thomas Davis 27 electrician, married to Gertrude 27 for 3 years and 1 child but no child listed.
Robert William Welsh 18 Woodland Terrace. Cadet 23rd OCB. In 1911 at 2 Doras (sic) St – Robert Welsh hewer, nephew of Robert Mills. Robert born Colliery Row.
John Edward Harrison 19 Woodland Terrace. 2333 Staff Sgt. RAMC. 12/7/15 to Egypt, Private, 1915 Star, discharged 9/4/19. War and Victory medals. Medal card has Staff Sgt. In 1911 at Pitts Buildings, Station Rd - John E Harrison 28 Relieving Officer Vaccination Office CLS Union and Gertrude 24, married 6 years and 2 kids - Ada 5 and John A 1. Places of birth - Sunderland 2 and New Washington 2.
Joseph Wilkinson 21 Woodland Terrace. 18384 Pte, 11th Royal Innnis Fus. To France 5/10/15 so 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. Silver War Badge . Pension ledger cards. states address as 26 Woodland Tce, Usworth Stn Rd – date 1935. Ledger card specifies bronchitis, born 1874 and has 20% disability rising to 30% and 8/- + 5/11d for 3 children and then 12/- and 8/10d up to May 1923. Discharged 30/7/18. Born 1874, enlisted 21/12/14, discharged sick. In 1911 at 26 Station Tce, New Washington – Joseph Wilkinson 36 hewer, married to Jane 14 years and 3 kids – Margaret 12, Grace 3 and Joseph 1. Places of birth Shildon 2, CLS and Washington 2.
William John Blackett Stokoe 23 Woodland Terrace. 306042 Pte. 10th Tank Bn. He was born in Washington 1885. In 1901 he was living with his mother, Elizabeth (43), a widow, at Village Lane. Elizabeth (nee Mitchinson) was a school cleaner while Eleanor Dorothy (17), his sister, was a dressmaker and William was working as a coal screener. Sarah Isabella, another sister, was 13. The family were still living in Washington in 1911, at 88, Village Lane. WJB had become a weigh house clerk, while his sisters were both post delivery workers.
William served as Gunner 306042, 10th Coy, the Tank Corps, and was killed on 27th May 1918. He is buried inDouellens Number 2 Cemetery, IC7. The CWGC states that William was the son of William and Elizabeth of Washington and the husband of Ann Collins (nee Grainge married 1916) Stokoe of Woodland House, New Washington. The Illustrated Chronicle of 20th June 1918 reported the death of Private WJB Stokoe of Washington and printed a photograph of him.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included William John Blackett Stokoe and gave his address as 96, Village Lane. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that Ann C, WJB’s widow, received £4.8.9d on 11/10/18, £2.10.6d on 2/1/19, £4.16.8d on 3/12/19, £9.13.4 on 7/11/20 – the last 2 payments when added together making a war gratuity of £14.10sh. NB: This list noted WJB’s death on March 25th, not May 25th but CWGC has him killed on 25 May. A pension card for William John Stokoe lists him as 306042 Gunner, 10th Bn Tank Corps and states his death, died of wounds, occurred on 27/5/18 and its notification on 28/5/18. A grant was paid on 8/7/18 to his widow Elizabeth – (actually his widow was Ann C Stokoe, Elizabeth his mother so an error by the clerk) born 8/3/88, and son Arthur (born 3/7/16) of Woodland House, New Washington, crossed out to 26 Kimberley St Pallion and then crossed out and replaced by Ann Collins Cassels (Ann C Stokoe married Stewart Cassels at CLS Jan 1921) of 85 Main St, Holytown, Lanarkshire. A pension of 20/5d was awarded from 2/12/18.
John Jeffrey 27 Woodland Terrace. 311 Pte. 25th NF then 602882 Labour Corps – War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 27 Pitts Buildings, Washington – John Jeffrey hewer 37, married for 4 years to Rachel Jane, 3 kids – Elsie May, John Alexander 3 and Eva Evaline 11m. Places of birth Widdrington Nd and then 4 in Washington.
Thomas Richardson 28 Woodland Terrace. 18375 Pte. 1st Royal Innis. Fus. Born 1887. Pension ledger. Rheumatism aggravated by service, 20% disability so 8/- per week + 8/4d for 5 children until Dec 1921 and then no further grounds. War and Victory medals (says 10th Bn), Silver War badge. Enlisted 12/11/14, discharged 4/1/19, sickness 31 years old. Listed close to (by number) to Ben Lowden, Jabez Pearson, John G Pearson and John Stewart. In 1911 at 28 Pitt Tce, Usworth Station Rd – Thomas Richardson 23 hewer, married for 4 years to Ethel 25 with 2 kids – Leslie 3 and Florence 9m. Places of birth Pity Me, Sunderland and Washington 2.
Bartholomew Horrig(h)an 29 Woodland Terrace. 42608 Rifleman 2ndRoyal Irish.Rifles. Started as ASC SS5126, then R Irish R 2/42608. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger says 29 Woodland Tce, 5% disability and a payment of £52.10.0, no illness or condition stated. In 1911 at 29 Pitts Tce – Bartholomew Horrigan stoneman 30, married to Annie for 28, for 11 years with 5 kids, 4 still alive – Dennis 10, Ralph 8, Michael 6, Earnest (sic) 10m and also Thomas Horrigan nephew 19, Dennis Dodds nephew 18 and Sarah Smithwhite sisterinlaw 12. Nephews were putters. Places of birth Malta, Wheatley Hill, South Shields, Leamside, Usworth, Washington, CLS, Usworth and S Shields.
James Robson 10 Speculation Place. 25190 Bugler. 1st Garrison Bn. NF. War medal only – started as 35992 DLI then 33727 1st KOYLI, then 25190 1st NF, then RE 370051. In 1911 at Foresters Arms, New Washington – Robert Robson Licensed Victualler and Bath Brick maker 42 and his wife Jane 25, married 3 years and 2 children – James barman 17, Isabella 2 and Robert 11m and Clara Hayhurst servant 20. Places of birth Thornley Colliery, Usworth, Willington, New Washington 2 and Jarrow.
Cornelius Bowring 11 Speculation Place. 20/224 Sig. 12th NF. War and Victory medals. Started 20th NF, then 16th, 20th, 9th, 12th/13th. In 1901 at Front St, Washington – David Bowring 34 brickmaker, married to Isabella 34 with Cornelius 9 and Walter B 5. Isabella a milliner – places of birth Washington 3 and Eighton Banks. In 1911 at 11 Front St – Cornelius Bowring 73 married 28 years (no wife mentioned) with 9 kids, 4 still alive – John 21 also a brick maker, Cornelius 18 grson bricklayer, Albert Edward son 11, Jane dau 24, Jamesina dau 15 and Florence Walker grdau 13. Places of birth Bothal Nd, Washington 5 and Gateshead.
John Bowring 11 Speculation Place. 457571 2nd Cpl 451st Field Co. RE. War and Victory medals. (See above for family info).
John Jnr. Buckham 13/14 Speculation Place. 74119 4th Reserve Bn, DLI. War and Victory medals 15th DLI. In 1911 at Speculation Inn – John Buckham 55 innkeeper, married for 35 years to Mary Jane with 9 kids – Polly 20, John 16, Jessie 13 and Agnes Todd, servant 19. Places of birth were Seaham Harbour, Washington 4 and Whitehaven.
Robert Hood Currie 22 Speculation Place. 154548 Gunner 420th Siege Battery RGA. Base Details. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 18 Oak St, Washington Station – Robert Curry 40 stoneman, married for under 1 year to Eliz 34, 1 child – children of first marriage William step 11, Jane step10, Norah step 8, Harry step 4 and Eliz 4 months so Mrs Curry’s children taken on new name of Curry. Places of birth – Pittington, New Durham, West Sherburn 4 and Washington.
Edward Stewart Dobson 23 Speculation Place. 466729 Sapper. Tyne RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 23 Speculation Place – Nicholas Dobson hairdresser 39, married for 20 years to Mary 40 and 8 children – Thomas 19, Matthew 14, Edward 15, Nicholas 12, Ellen 10, Andrew 7 and Catherine 2. Places of birth were Sunderland, Jarrow, Sunderland 2 and Washington 4. Thomas and Matthew were stationary enginemen above ground and Edward a lamp cleaner.
Nicholas Alphonso Dobson 23 Speculation Place. 470963 Sapper, 451st Field Co., RE. War and Victory medals. (See above for family info)
Henry Winder 27/28 Speculation Place. 17894 Pte. NF. Only Lewis Henry Winder in NF 46379 10th, then 23rd then 19th. In 1911 at 27&28 Speculation Place - Robert Hunter Winder undertaker 64, married for 41 years to Mary 65 with 11 children, 10 still alive – Henry 28, Robert 25, Catherine 27 and Margaret 24. Places of birth were Wrekenton, CLS, Washington 4. The sons were colliery joiner and general labourer and Margaret was a farm servant.
George Thomas Smith 36 Speculation Place. 67050 Dr. 133rd Co. 9th MGC. Discharged 9/11/19. Army has Thomas George Smith, War and Victory medals.
William Turnbull 90 Speculation Place.Pte. 114th Training Bn. In 1911 at 70 Speculation Place – Eliz Turnbull 54 widow, married 34 years with 13 children, 9 still alive – Isabella 24, George 20, William 16 and Florance (sic) 12. George a shop assistant greengrocer and William a driver underground. Places of birth Middle Rainton and the rest Washington.
Herbert Shearing 90 Speculation Place. 55729 BSM, 169th AC RFA. WOII War and Victory medals, to France 22.5.15 so 1915 Star. Born 20/4/92 – the 1939 roll has him Sergeant, married to Isabella born 1903. In 1911 Census he was single serving in 137 RFA, a Driver, born Portsmouth and living at Bulford camp, Wiltshire.
Cecil Francis Butt 1 Victoria Place. 252164 Pte. 5th DLI. Born 1879 discharged 15/3/19. Pension ledger states b 1879, of Osborne House, Washington, gastritis and then ‘passed away’. Pension began 16/3/19 but on 26/8/20 no grounds for further award. War and Victory medals 2/6th DLI. SR – enlisted May 1917 2/6th Bn DLI from Osbourne House, New Washington at 38, an ironmonger, married to Grace Ann Hodges and children Charles Cecil b 1908 and John George (date illegible) and Mary 1917. Discharged in March 1919 with gastritis, 30% disabled and a pension of 8/3d per week from 16/3/19 for 26 weeks. In France from 6/5/18-21/1/19. In 1911 at 21 Treherne Rd, West Jesmond – John Todd 64 boot dealer, married 36 years to Mary A, 3 children – Mary Isabell 25, Grace Ann Butt dau 35 married 3 years 1 child, Cecil Francis soninlaw 32, hardware dealer and Charles Cecil Butt1. Places of birth Newcastle 2, Bishop Auckland, Newcastle, Winton Hants and Bracknell Berks.
William Goodfellow 3 Victoria Place. Sub Lt. 63 RND Hood Bn. There is a pension card for him as Sub Lt RND with widow, but no details on it. William Goodfellow at 4 Front St in 1939 married to Emily (b 1893). He was a joiner and special constable, b 1885. Possible that in 1911 at 21 Timpson House, Landport Portsmouth – William Goodfellow 26 storehouse assistant at Government dockyard with Annie (Dannan) 23, married 5 years with Irene 3 and boarder Henry Hopper 22 sailor in RN. All born Portsmouth.
George Greenwell 7 Victoria Place 222806 Pte. 218th Emp. Co. ASC. War and Victory medals, previously 244 NF. In 1911 at Victoria Buildings – George Greenwell hewer 34, married 7 years to Mary Ann 30, three kids, 2 still alive – Joseph Millar G 6 and Florance (sic) May 1. No place of birth entered for George but wife b Langley Moor and kids b Waterloo and New Washington.
John Robert Harwood 8 Victoria Place. 26/283 Pte. 23rd NF. Started as 26th, 23rd, 10th. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Murdock’s Yard – John Robert Harwood 23 stoneman, married 4 years to Eliz, 3 children, 1 still alive - Thos Wm 3. Places of birth Bishop Auckland and New Washington 2.
William Jnr. Pickering 1 Shafto Terrace. 106943 Driver, 52nd RFA. War and Victory medals, to France 22/11/15 so 1915 Star. In 1911 at 1 Shafto Tce – William Pickering 44 greengrocer Coop Society, married to Catherine Ann (Jeffrey) 44 for 25 years with 9 children, 8 still alive – William 14 message boy for pawnbroker, Dora 10, Ivy? 7 and James 4. Places of birth South Hetton, Woodhorn Nd, and then rest at Washington.
Norman Teasdale 3 Shafto Terrace. 52354 Rifleman 8th West Yorks, then 23020 Army Pay Corps. War and Victory medals. In 1901 at 6 Shafto Tce - Sarah Teasdale 63 grocer, widow, with Margaret 32, Sarah Eliz 26 and Norman grandson 2 with 3 boarders John Emery, Arthur Langton and James Emery – all miners. Margaret ran it as a ‘Lodge House’. Places of birth – Cumberland, Whitfield Nd, Washington 2, Staffs, Ireland and Staffs. No entry for Norman Teasdale b 1899 in Washington for 1911 Census.
John Reay 7 Shafto Terrace. 217 Pte. 2nd Garrison. Bn. NF. War medal only. In 1911 at 7 Home View – William Reay 49 hewer, married to Celina 45 and 13 kids, 9 still alive – John 25 married (deleted), Frances married 20 (deleted), Thomas 16, William 14, Mary 13, Celina 12, Joseph 8, Earnest 5 and Margaret 1. Thos Jr a putter and Wm a driver. Places of birth Cumberland, Durham, all the rest Washington. John Jr (previously deleted) was at 7 Shafto Tce married to Ada 26 for 5 years with 4 children, 2 still alive – May 3 and John 6months. Ada born Usworth and others at New Washington.
Joseph Forster 10 Shafto Terrace. 95823 Bomb. 26th RFA. To France 9/5/15 – War, Victory and 1915 Star. He was born in Washington in 1895 and was the son of William and Elizabeth Forster. The 1891 Census recorded them living at Waggon Row, Usworth. Mr Forster was a horsekeeper (33) and his wife was 31. She was born in Bedlington and he was from Usworth. Their children were Hannah (9), Martha (7), George W (5), James (3) and Mary (1). Hannah was born in Washington and the others at Usworth.
By 1901 they were living at 94, New Rows, Mr Forster now working as a colliery farm manager while George was a driver below and James was a driver of a horse for hire. Joseph had been born in 1895 and Martha Corbett, a niece (16), was living with them.
The 1911 Census recorded Elizabeth and William living at 10, Shaftoe Terrace, Washington with James (23), George Wheatley (25) and Joseph (17) still at home. The other name was Wheatley Briggs Forster (9), nephew of Mr Forster. Mr and Mrs Forster had been married 30 years and had suffered the deaths of 2 of their 9 children. A gravestone in Washington cemetery shows that Elizabeth died on 8th May 1916, aged 55. The stone notes that her son George W was killed in action in France on 24th July 1916, aged 32, and that another son, Joseph, was also killed in action - in France on 2nd May 1918, aged 24. William Forster died in 1932, aged 73.
Joseph died of wounds, aged 24, on 2nd May 1918. He had been serving as Bombardier 95823, 117 Battery, 26th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. He was buried at Doullens Cemetery No2, IA5. Joseph’s Medal Roll shows he went to France on 9/5/15 and was awarded the Victory and War Medals and the 1915 Star.
The Washington and District Volunteer Record printed a list of those men who’d volunteered by 8th September 1914 and one of those was James Forster of 10 Shafto Terrace. [The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Joseph Forster and gave his address as 10 Shafto Terrace. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved.]
In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2016, the army noted that Martha Anderson, Joseph’s sister, received £15.11.7d on 14/10/18 and a further war gratuity of £18.10sh was paid on 20/11/19.
Joseph Forster is listed on the Memorial to the men of F Pit, Washington. It was unveiled in 1921 by J Olds, Lodge Treasurer. From the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle of 2nd April 1921 “At the Miners Hall Washington, on Saturday night, a large audience assembled at the unveiling of a memorial tablet in memory of the men of the F Pit Lodge Durham Miners’ Association who died in the war. Mr John Cullen, president of the lodge, presided. At the outbreak of the war there were 1,084 men and boys employed at the colliery, of whom 436 joined the colours, and out of this number 64 gave their lives.
The memorial tablet, which is made of oak, standing on a stone base is 10 feet 9 inches in height and 6 feet 3 inches in width. On the centre panel are inscribed in gold the names of the 64 men who made the supreme sacrifice for King and Country.
The tablet, which is placed inside the hall, was erected by the C.W.S. Pelaw works, and cost about £200.”
The February-March 1915 edition of the Washington Holy Trinity church magazine included a list of 6 members of the choir and 53 others for whom the congregation had been asked to pray. J Forster was one of those not in the choir.
Joseph was brother of George Wheatley Forster who served as a Sapper in the 5th Field Company Australian Engineers. The latter had enlisted at Liverpool, New South Wales on 25th March 1915. At that time he was 5 feet 5, 132lbs, 29years and 10 months and had a dark complexion, grey eyes and brown hair. He was a miner and the son of Elizabeth and William Forster of 10, Shafto Terrace, Washington. GW left Sydney for Alexandria on 26/6/15 and, having arrived there on 9/1/16, left for the Western Front on 17/3/16. He was killed in action on 25/7/16 and is commemorated on the Villers Bretonneux Memorial. The Illustrated Chronicle of 19th August 1916 reported his death and, on 22nd, his photograph was printed.
GW’s effects were sent to Mrs Forster at 10, Shafto Terrace on October 10th 1916; a cap, a comb, strap, razor in a case, wallet, small cross, ribbons, brooch, lock of hair. However, a letter from Mrs J Anderson of 11, Emmerson Terrace, Washington, dated 29/11/16, pointed out that GW’s will had left his possessions to her. His record includes no information about how the matter was resolved. GW was entitled to the 1915 Star and the War and Victory medals.
Can’t find a Pension record for Joseph Forster 95823.
Henry Jnr. McCormack 17 Shafto Terrace. 10767 Pte. 6th Royal Munster Fus. Started in Dorset Regt attached then R Munsters 13626, then 6th Munsters 10767, then 2nd Munsters. Discharged 31/3/20. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 12 Shop Houses – Henry McCormack 48 winding engineman below ground, married to Eliz for 19 years and 1 child – Henry 18 conveyor below and Mary Ann Rutherford 15 servant. Places of birth North Pit Durham, Cornsay, North Pit and Trafalgar Row Durham.
William Coulson 18 Shafto Terrace. 36309 Gunner. 94th RGA. To France 8/9/15 – 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. Pension says resident Springwell, at 6 Wingrove Tce. Card covered in notations up to 1930 on the front but no entry on the back. B Battery 94th Brigade, awarded MSM Gazette 17/6/18. In 1911 at 18 Shafto Tce – Adam Coulson 52 screener, married 27 years to Sarah 44 with 10 children, 8 still alive – Ellen 24, Fred 22, Walter 19, Albert 17, William 14, Rhoda 12 and Sarah 3. Places of birth Usworth, Essex, 4 Washington, Usworth and 2 Washington. Employment engine plane man, putter, incline breaker and flatter.
Gerald Matthew Watson 31 Shafto Terrace. 216553 Gunner. RGA. War and Victory medals, Base Details. In 1911 at 31 Shafto Tce – Matthew deputy overman 55 and Eliz (Robson) married 34 years 5 children, 4 still alive – Gerald 14 pony driver. Places of birth Low Fell, Winlaton and Washington. He married Rosanna Olive Guest and had a child Mabel.
Lancelot (Wilkinson) Davis 32 Shafto Terrace. 300248 Pte. 8th DLI. Enlisted 7/11/13 (sic). Began as 1/8th 2319. Discharged 3/5/19 aged 26, Silver War Badge. Pension card b 1892, 32 Shafto Tce. Empyema due to service, pension began 4/5/19. 30%, 40%, 30% = 12/-, 16/- and then 12/- ending May 1923. Empyema is defined as a collection of pus in the pleural cavity, gram-positive, or culture from the pleural fluid. Empyema is usually associated with pneumonia but may also develop after thoracic surgery or thoracic trauma. In 1911 at 14 New Rows South, Washington – Andrew Davis deputy overman 41, married 10 years to Mary Burdess D 37, (first marriage had been to Alice Wilkinson Chicken) with 6 children, 4 still alive – Lancelot W18, William 17, John Robinson D 15, Robert 12, Thomas 6, Andrew 4, Alice Wilkinson D 9 and Mary 4m. Lance was described as a student while William and John were minder of rope and driver. Places of birth Canonbie, Usworth, Washington 3, Usworth 5.
Robert Davis 32 Shafto Terrace. 51282 Pte. 2/1st E.Riding Yorks Yeomanry (see above for family info). 51178 East Yorks, pension ledger discharged 30/1/19 to 32 Shafto Tce, single. GSW right arm and left thigh. 40%, 50% and 40% for 16/-, 20/- and 16/- and 2/11/21 permanent. War and Victory medals. Silver War Badge, enlisted 21/7/16, aged 20, served overseas. 10th E Yorks.
William Davis 32 Shafto Terrace. 18408 Pte. 7th Border Reg then 6th then 7th. To France 24/7/15, discharged 4/4/19. War, Victory and 1915 Star. MM. Born 1895. Pension ledger 32 Shafto Tce, also empyema attributable to service – 40%, 20% and 20% = 16/-, 8/-, 8/- up to October 1923. Empyema is defined as a collection of pus in the pleural cavity, gram-positive, or culture from the pleural fluid. Empyema is usually associated with pneumonia but may also develop after thoracic surgery or thoracic trauma. (See above for family info)
John Charles Pearson 33 Shafto Terrace. K46934 Stoker. HMS ‘Achilles’. Launched 17.6.05 Armstrong. 13,550 tons, 505(oa), 480(pp)x73x26ft. TE 23000ihp, 23kts. Armament: 6-9.2in, 4-7.5in, 1-12pdr, 29-3pdr, 3-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 1in deck, 6in guns. Crew: 712. 2nd CS Grand Fleet 1914-17, North America and West Indies 1917-18, then returned to 2nd CS. Single ship action with DUNDEE v LEOPARD 16 Mar 1917. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Briton Ferry.
Joined 5th Cruiser Squadron, Home Fleet on completion and went to Baltic on official visit to Russia in 1908. Joined 3rd Fleet at Portsmouth in 1909, and remained with that Squadron until 1919. Gun explosion aboard in November 1914. missed Jutland as she was refitting at the time, but with the armed boarding steamer Dundee sank the German disguised raider Leopard in the North Sea on 16 March 1917. On ocean escort duties 1917-18. On sale list July 1920. Sold May 1921 to Ward, Briton Ferry for breaking-up.
War medal and Victory medal. In 1911 at 33 Shafto Tce – John Charles Pearson 42 deputy, married 21 years to Sarah 39, with 8 children, 7 still alive – Robert 20, Mary Jane 18, Sarah Owens P 14, John Charles 12, Thomas Owens P 11 and Edward 6, Oliver 10m and William son 1m died. Robert was a steam engine fitter’s apprentice. Places of birth were Washington, Monkwearmouth, Washington, Heworth, Washington, Heworth 2, Usworth and Washington 2.
John Hamilton 34 Shafto Terrace. 88733 Pte. 12th King’s Liverpools. Started as DLI 251768 then Kings Liverpool 88733, then RE 366808 War and Victory medals. No John Hamilton in Washington in 1911
George Hill 34 Shafto Terrace. 43788 Sapper. RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 19 Shafto Tce – William Hill 51, widower, deputy overman, and children – William 23, grocer’s assistant, George 19, blacksmith’s apprentice, Grace Ann 15, Bertha 13 and James 11. Places of birth Houghton, Sunniside, Houghton and three at Usworth.
Matthew Henry Humes 35 Shafto Terrace. 471157 Driver 451 Field Co. RE. War and Victory medals. Adjacent, by regimental number, to Robert Bone, Robert Thornton and John A Hornsby, perhaps joined together on same day. In 1911 at 35 Shafto Tce – Mathew Henry Humes 40 drawer, married for 19 years to Eliz Ann 39, 8 children and 5 still alive – Joseph 16, Matthew Henry 14, Ann 9, Catherine 4 and Mary Lizzie 2. Joseph and Matthew were drivers. Places of birth – Usworth Sunderland, Usworth 3 and Washington 2.
Herbert Shearing 90 Speculation Place. 55729 BSM, 169th AC RFA. WOII War and Victory medals, to France 22.5.15 so 1915 Star. Born 20/4/92 – the 1939 roll has him Sergeant, married to Isabella born 1903. In 1911 Census he was single serving in 137 RFA, a Driver, born Portsmouth and living at Bulford camp, Wiltshire.
Cecil Francis Butt 1 Victoria Place. 252164 Pte. 5th DLI. Born 1879 discharged 15/3/19. Pension ledger states b 1879, of Osborne House, Washington, gastritis and then ‘passed away’. Pension began 16/3/19 but on 26/8/20 no grounds for further award. War and Victory medals 2/6th DLI. SR – enlisted May 1917 2/6th Bn DLI from Osbourne House, New Washington at 38, an ironmonger, married to Grace Ann Hodges and children Charles Cecil b 1908 and John George (date illegible) and Mary 1917. Discharged in March 1919 with gastritis, 30% disabled and a pension of 8/3d per week from 16/3/19 for 26 weeks. In France from 6/5/18-21/1/19. In 1911 at 21 Treherne Rd, West Jesmond – John Todd 64 boot dealer, married 36 years to Mary A, 3 children – Mary Isabell 25, Grace Ann Butt dau 35 married 3 years 1 child, Cecil Francis soninlaw 32, hardware dealer and Charles Cecil Butt1. Places of birth Newcastle 2, Bishop Auckland, Newcastle, Winton Hants and Bracknell Berks.
William Goodfellow 3 Victoria Place. Sub Lt. 63 RND Hood Bn. There is a pension card for him as Sub Lt RND with widow, but no details on it. William Goodfellow at 4 Front St in 1939 married to Emily (b 1893). He was a joiner and special constable, b 1885. Possible that in 1911 at 21 Timpson House, Landport Portsmouth – William Goodfellow 26 storehouse assistant at Government dockyard with Annie (Dannan) 23, married 5 years with Irene 3 and boarder Henry Hopper 22 sailor in RN. All born Portsmouth.
George Greenwell 7 Victoria Place 222806 Pte. 218th Emp. Co. ASC. War and Victory medals, previously 244 NF. In 1911 at Victoria Buildings – George Greenwell hewer 34, married 7 years to Mary Ann 30, three kids, 2 still alive – Joseph Millar G 6 and Florance (sic) May 1. No place of birth entered for George but wife b Langley Moor and kids b Waterloo and New Washington.
John Robert Harwood 8 Victoria Place. 26/283 Pte. 23rd NF. Started as 26th, 23rd, 10th. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Murdock’s Yard – John Robert Harwood 23 stoneman, married 4 years to Eliz, 3 children, 1 still alive - Thos Wm 3. Places of birth Bishop Auckland and New Washington 2.
William Jnr. Pickering 1 Shafto Terrace. 106943 Driver, 52nd RFA. War and Victory medals, to France 22/11/15 so 1915 Star. In 1911 at 1 Shafto Tce – William Pickering 44 greengrocer Coop Society, married to Catherine Ann (Jeffrey) 44 for 25 years with 9 children, 8 still alive – William 14 message boy for pawnbroker, Dora 10, Ivy? 7 and James 4. Places of birth South Hetton, Woodhorn Nd, and then rest at Washington.
Norman Teasdale 3 Shafto Terrace. 52354 Rifleman 8th West Yorks, then 23020 Army Pay Corps. War and Victory medals. In 1901 at 6 Shafto Tce - Sarah Teasdale 63 grocer, widow, with Margaret 32, Sarah Eliz 26 and Norman grandson 2 with 3 boarders John Emery, Arthur Langton and James Emery – all miners. Margaret ran it as a ‘Lodge House’. Places of birth – Cumberland, Whitfield Nd, Washington 2, Staffs, Ireland and Staffs. No entry for Norman Teasdale b 1899 in Washington for 1911 Census.
John Reay 7 Shafto Terrace. 217 Pte. 2nd Garrison. Bn. NF. War medal only. In 1911 at 7 Home View – William Reay 49 hewer, married to Celina 45 and 13 kids, 9 still alive – John 25 married (deleted), Frances married 20 (deleted), Thomas 16, William 14, Mary 13, Celina 12, Joseph 8, Earnest 5 and Margaret 1. Thos Jr a putter and Wm a driver. Places of birth Cumberland, Durham, all the rest Washington. John Jr (previously deleted) was at 7 Shafto Tce married to Ada 26 for 5 years with 4 children, 2 still alive – May 3 and John 6months. Ada born Usworth and others at New Washington.
Joseph Forster 10 Shafto Terrace. 95823 Bomb. 26th RFA. To France 9/5/15 – War, Victory and 1915 Star. He was born in Washington in 1895 and was the son of William and Elizabeth Forster. The 1891 Census recorded them living at Waggon Row, Usworth. Mr Forster was a horsekeeper (33) and his wife was 31. She was born in Bedlington and he was from Usworth. Their children were Hannah (9), Martha (7), George W (5), James (3) and Mary (1). Hannah was born in Washington and the others at Usworth.
By 1901 they were living at 94, New Rows, Mr Forster now working as a colliery farm manager while George was a driver below and James was a driver of a horse for hire. Joseph had been born in 1895 and Martha Corbett, a niece (16), was living with them.
The 1911 Census recorded Elizabeth and William living at 10, Shaftoe Terrace, Washington with James (23), George Wheatley (25) and Joseph (17) still at home. The other name was Wheatley Briggs Forster (9), nephew of Mr Forster. Mr and Mrs Forster had been married 30 years and had suffered the deaths of 2 of their 9 children. A gravestone in Washington cemetery shows that Elizabeth died on 8th May 1916, aged 55. The stone notes that her son George W was killed in action in France on 24th July 1916, aged 32, and that another son, Joseph, was also killed in action - in France on 2nd May 1918, aged 24. William Forster died in 1932, aged 73.
Joseph died of wounds, aged 24, on 2nd May 1918. He had been serving as Bombardier 95823, 117 Battery, 26th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery. He was buried at Doullens Cemetery No2, IA5. Joseph’s Medal Roll shows he went to France on 9/5/15 and was awarded the Victory and War Medals and the 1915 Star.
The Washington and District Volunteer Record printed a list of those men who’d volunteered by 8th September 1914 and one of those was James Forster of 10 Shafto Terrace. [The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Joseph Forster and gave his address as 10 Shafto Terrace. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved.]
In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2016, the army noted that Martha Anderson, Joseph’s sister, received £15.11.7d on 14/10/18 and a further war gratuity of £18.10sh was paid on 20/11/19.
Joseph Forster is listed on the Memorial to the men of F Pit, Washington. It was unveiled in 1921 by J Olds, Lodge Treasurer. From the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle of 2nd April 1921 “At the Miners Hall Washington, on Saturday night, a large audience assembled at the unveiling of a memorial tablet in memory of the men of the F Pit Lodge Durham Miners’ Association who died in the war. Mr John Cullen, president of the lodge, presided. At the outbreak of the war there were 1,084 men and boys employed at the colliery, of whom 436 joined the colours, and out of this number 64 gave their lives.
The memorial tablet, which is made of oak, standing on a stone base is 10 feet 9 inches in height and 6 feet 3 inches in width. On the centre panel are inscribed in gold the names of the 64 men who made the supreme sacrifice for King and Country.
The tablet, which is placed inside the hall, was erected by the C.W.S. Pelaw works, and cost about £200.”
The February-March 1915 edition of the Washington Holy Trinity church magazine included a list of 6 members of the choir and 53 others for whom the congregation had been asked to pray. J Forster was one of those not in the choir.
Joseph was brother of George Wheatley Forster who served as a Sapper in the 5th Field Company Australian Engineers. The latter had enlisted at Liverpool, New South Wales on 25th March 1915. At that time he was 5 feet 5, 132lbs, 29years and 10 months and had a dark complexion, grey eyes and brown hair. He was a miner and the son of Elizabeth and William Forster of 10, Shafto Terrace, Washington. GW left Sydney for Alexandria on 26/6/15 and, having arrived there on 9/1/16, left for the Western Front on 17/3/16. He was killed in action on 25/7/16 and is commemorated on the Villers Bretonneux Memorial. The Illustrated Chronicle of 19th August 1916 reported his death and, on 22nd, his photograph was printed.
GW’s effects were sent to Mrs Forster at 10, Shafto Terrace on October 10th 1916; a cap, a comb, strap, razor in a case, wallet, small cross, ribbons, brooch, lock of hair. However, a letter from Mrs J Anderson of 11, Emmerson Terrace, Washington, dated 29/11/16, pointed out that GW’s will had left his possessions to her. His record includes no information about how the matter was resolved. GW was entitled to the 1915 Star and the War and Victory medals.
Can’t find a Pension record for Joseph Forster 95823.
Henry Jnr. McCormack 17 Shafto Terrace. 10767 Pte. 6th Royal Munster Fus. Started in Dorset Regt attached then R Munsters 13626, then 6th Munsters 10767, then 2nd Munsters. Discharged 31/3/20. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 12 Shop Houses – Henry McCormack 48 winding engineman below ground, married to Eliz for 19 years and 1 child – Henry 18 conveyor below and Mary Ann Rutherford 15 servant. Places of birth North Pit Durham, Cornsay, North Pit and Trafalgar Row Durham.
William Coulson 18 Shafto Terrace. 36309 Gunner. 94th RGA. To France 8/9/15 – 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. Pension says resident Springwell, at 6 Wingrove Tce. Card covered in notations up to 1930 on the front but no entry on the back. B Battery 94th Brigade, awarded MSM Gazette 17/6/18. In 1911 at 18 Shafto Tce – Adam Coulson 52 screener, married 27 years to Sarah 44 with 10 children, 8 still alive – Ellen 24, Fred 22, Walter 19, Albert 17, William 14, Rhoda 12 and Sarah 3. Places of birth Usworth, Essex, 4 Washington, Usworth and 2 Washington. Employment engine plane man, putter, incline breaker and flatter.
Gerald Matthew Watson 31 Shafto Terrace. 216553 Gunner. RGA. War and Victory medals, Base Details. In 1911 at 31 Shafto Tce – Matthew deputy overman 55 and Eliz (Robson) married 34 years 5 children, 4 still alive – Gerald 14 pony driver. Places of birth Low Fell, Winlaton and Washington. He married Rosanna Olive Guest and had a child Mabel.
Lancelot (Wilkinson) Davis 32 Shafto Terrace. 300248 Pte. 8th DLI. Enlisted 7/11/13 (sic). Began as 1/8th 2319. Discharged 3/5/19 aged 26, Silver War Badge. Pension card b 1892, 32 Shafto Tce. Empyema due to service, pension began 4/5/19. 30%, 40%, 30% = 12/-, 16/- and then 12/- ending May 1923. Empyema is defined as a collection of pus in the pleural cavity, gram-positive, or culture from the pleural fluid. Empyema is usually associated with pneumonia but may also develop after thoracic surgery or thoracic trauma. In 1911 at 14 New Rows South, Washington – Andrew Davis deputy overman 41, married 10 years to Mary Burdess D 37, (first marriage had been to Alice Wilkinson Chicken) with 6 children, 4 still alive – Lancelot W18, William 17, John Robinson D 15, Robert 12, Thomas 6, Andrew 4, Alice Wilkinson D 9 and Mary 4m. Lance was described as a student while William and John were minder of rope and driver. Places of birth Canonbie, Usworth, Washington 3, Usworth 5.
Robert Davis 32 Shafto Terrace. 51282 Pte. 2/1st E.Riding Yorks Yeomanry (see above for family info). 51178 East Yorks, pension ledger discharged 30/1/19 to 32 Shafto Tce, single. GSW right arm and left thigh. 40%, 50% and 40% for 16/-, 20/- and 16/- and 2/11/21 permanent. War and Victory medals. Silver War Badge, enlisted 21/7/16, aged 20, served overseas. 10th E Yorks.
William Davis 32 Shafto Terrace. 18408 Pte. 7th Border Reg then 6th then 7th. To France 24/7/15, discharged 4/4/19. War, Victory and 1915 Star. MM. Born 1895. Pension ledger 32 Shafto Tce, also empyema attributable to service – 40%, 20% and 20% = 16/-, 8/-, 8/- up to October 1923. Empyema is defined as a collection of pus in the pleural cavity, gram-positive, or culture from the pleural fluid. Empyema is usually associated with pneumonia but may also develop after thoracic surgery or thoracic trauma. (See above for family info)
John Charles Pearson 33 Shafto Terrace. K46934 Stoker. HMS ‘Achilles’. Launched 17.6.05 Armstrong. 13,550 tons, 505(oa), 480(pp)x73x26ft. TE 23000ihp, 23kts. Armament: 6-9.2in, 4-7.5in, 1-12pdr, 29-3pdr, 3-18in tt. Armour: 6in sides, 1in deck, 6in guns. Crew: 712. 2nd CS Grand Fleet 1914-17, North America and West Indies 1917-18, then returned to 2nd CS. Single ship action with DUNDEE v LEOPARD 16 Mar 1917. Sold 9.5.21 Ward, Briton Ferry.
Joined 5th Cruiser Squadron, Home Fleet on completion and went to Baltic on official visit to Russia in 1908. Joined 3rd Fleet at Portsmouth in 1909, and remained with that Squadron until 1919. Gun explosion aboard in November 1914. missed Jutland as she was refitting at the time, but with the armed boarding steamer Dundee sank the German disguised raider Leopard in the North Sea on 16 March 1917. On ocean escort duties 1917-18. On sale list July 1920. Sold May 1921 to Ward, Briton Ferry for breaking-up.
War medal and Victory medal. In 1911 at 33 Shafto Tce – John Charles Pearson 42 deputy, married 21 years to Sarah 39, with 8 children, 7 still alive – Robert 20, Mary Jane 18, Sarah Owens P 14, John Charles 12, Thomas Owens P 11 and Edward 6, Oliver 10m and William son 1m died. Robert was a steam engine fitter’s apprentice. Places of birth were Washington, Monkwearmouth, Washington, Heworth, Washington, Heworth 2, Usworth and Washington 2.
John Hamilton 34 Shafto Terrace. 88733 Pte. 12th King’s Liverpools. Started as DLI 251768 then Kings Liverpool 88733, then RE 366808 War and Victory medals. No John Hamilton in Washington in 1911
George Hill 34 Shafto Terrace. 43788 Sapper. RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 19 Shafto Tce – William Hill 51, widower, deputy overman, and children – William 23, grocer’s assistant, George 19, blacksmith’s apprentice, Grace Ann 15, Bertha 13 and James 11. Places of birth Houghton, Sunniside, Houghton and three at Usworth.
Matthew Henry Humes 35 Shafto Terrace. 471157 Driver 451 Field Co. RE. War and Victory medals. Adjacent, by regimental number, to Robert Bone, Robert Thornton and John A Hornsby, perhaps joined together on same day. In 1911 at 35 Shafto Tce – Mathew Henry Humes 40 drawer, married for 19 years to Eliz Ann 39, 8 children and 5 still alive – Joseph 16, Matthew Henry 14, Ann 9, Catherine 4 and Mary Lizzie 2. Joseph and Matthew were drivers. Places of birth – Usworth Sunderland, Usworth 3 and Washington 2.
Christopher (Lowes) Naylor 36 Shafto Terrace. 1727 Pte, 23rd NF. Started as 16 NF then 24th, 21st, and 23rd. Close to Ralph Hopson. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger. 36 Shafto Tce. Some notations but no details of award. In 1911 at 36 Shafto Tce – Edward Naylor hewer 55, married to Sarah for 30 years and 13 kids, 11 still alive – Thomas 28, Oswald 22, Anthony 18, Isabella 16, Christopher 14, Joseph 12, Richard 10, James 8, William 6, Edna Mary 1. The working boys were hewer 2, putter and screener. Places of birth Pelton Fell, Tyne Dock, Pelton Fell, CLS, Washington Village 3, New Washington 5. Christopher married Violet Leighton and died in 1970.
Joseph Naylor 36 Shafto Terrace. 174511 Pte. 113th Training Res. Not under that number. (See above for family info).
Robinson Brabban Barrass 38 Shafto Terrace. 68536 Tpr.5th Res. Cav. Not under that number, nor that name. In 1911 at 1 New Rows S, New Washington – Cuthbert Barrass 44 coal miner official, married to Eliz 48 for 19 years, 4 children, 3 still alive – Ralph 17, George 16, Robinson 12. Ralph and George putter and driver and places of birth all Washington. Robinson married Dora Fraser and died 1942.
Ralph Patterson 39 Shafto Terrace. 18510 Pte. 7th Border Rgt. To France 24//7/15, discharged 3/4/19. War, Victory and 1915 Star. In 1911 at 39 Shafto Tce - Ralph Patterson 27 bricklayer for Birtley Coop, married to Elenor 26 for 3 years and 2 children – Sarah Ann 2 and Violet 7m and Mary Jane Dinsley sisinlaw 21 theatre clerk. Places of birth Usworth, Brancepeth, Washington 2 and Brancepeth.
Stephen Lawton 46 Shafto Terrace. 79499 Gunner, 4th MGC Bty. Discharged 14/2/19. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 46 Shafto Tce – Stephen Lawton hewer 22, married to Emily 26 for 3 years and 2 children – Stephen 2 and William Mars Lawton 1. Places of birth Washington, Springwell, Usworth and Springwell.
James Clancey (Army has Glancy) 2 Council Terrace. 233 Pte. Farrier 25th NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 11 Gardner’s Tce – James Glancey 31 wasteman, married to Annie 30 for 9 years and 4 children, 3 still alive – William Oliver G 8, Hilda 7 and David Mulholland G 1. Places of birth South Shields 2 and Washington 3.
John Thomas Hawkes 4 Council Terrace.18860 Gunner, 159 RFA. War and Victory medals, 8/7/15 to France, 1915 Star. In 1911 at 63 Spout Lane – John Thomas Hawkes 30 stoneman, married for 6 years to Eliz and 2 children – John James 4 and Geo Wm 2. Mr H b at Sheriff Hill, wife at Usworth and kids at Washington.
James Button 11 Council Terrace. 82225 Sgt. 257th Tunnelling Coy. RE MM and MSM (Gazette 18/1/19). To France 9/3/15, discharged 9/3/19. War and Victory and 1915 Star. On MSM card it says ‘annuity enquiry 19/3/48’. In 1911 at 13 Ritchie Tce – James Button 27, chock and timber drawer, married 5 years to Eliz Jane (Ward) 28 and 3 kids – Sarah Eliz 4, Doris 2 and Sarah Dove B 4m. Places of birth Barmston, Auckland Park and 3 at Washington. James died in 1971.
Joseph Evans 12 Council Terrace. 386408 Pte. 2/1st North Field Ambulance RAMC. War and Victory medals.SR and PR. Discharged 6/3/19. Aged 42, married, miner, 12 Council Tce. Enlisted 1/2/15. Arrived Salonika 16/9/16. Spells in hospital Jan, June, Sept and Dec 1917 for diahorrea, ringworm, bronchitis, malaria but at a medical board in Feb 1919 no disability. Paid an extra 4d per day for being incinerator attendant. Left Salonika 5/1/19. Had, pre enlistment for war, been in 4th Volunteer Bde DLI. In 1911 at 25 Station Tce, Usworth – Joseph Evans 34 hewer, married to Mary 29 for 8 years and three children – John 7, Eliz 6 and Edith 4 and James Watson brother 16 driver. Places of birth Oakenshaw, Byker, Washington 3 and Felling.
William Alexander Morton 14 Alexander Terrace. 302523 Gunner, 9th Tank Corps. Started as 18 Tyneside Irish 25/391 then Tank Corps. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 15 Beech St – William Alexander Morton 30 stoneman, married to Martha (Owen) 24 for 4 years 3 children 1 still alive – Wm Alexander 6m and a boarder Alexander Kenmir/henmir? 62, labourer b Morpeth. Other places of birth were S Shields, Wardley and Washington.Morpeth Pension ledger. 14 Council Tce, no award or details. SR – at 14 Council Tce, aged 33, miner when he attested, 16/11/4, married to Martha Owens 16/3/07 at St Mark’s S Shields and children Wm Alex 20/10/10 at Washington, Thomas Owens 15/3/13 at Washington, Faith 23/3/04 at Usworth and Robert 22/10/15 at Harraton. To France 11/1/16 to 25/11/16 and then back to France 14/5/17 until 14/10/18. Qualified for cold shoeing 31/12/15. Also a cook.
William Forster 15 Alexander Terrace. 206676 Gunner. 2nd SARB RGA. Base Details. War and Victory medals. May have been William Forster b 1889 at the home for waifs and strays. Or at 8 Pattison Town in 1911 – Joseph Forster 49 cooper at chemical works, married to Jane 47 with 3 children – Amelia 25 and William labourer 21 still at home. Places of birth Felling, Whitehaven and Washington 2
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Ralph Jeffrey 18 Alexander Terrace. 14493 Pte. 9th East Yorks. Silver War Badge, enlisted 4/11/14 and discharged 3/2/19. To France 7/10/15, next to Huddart and Tom Glover. Aged 28 when discharged. Started in 8th E Yorks, then 7th then 1/4th. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. Pension ledger. 18 Council Tce, synovitis and GSW left hand. 20% for 8/- + 3/6d for 1 child and then 6-14% for total of 9/6d for 122 weeks plus a gratuity of £10. 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 discharged 1919. 8th EY then 7th then 1/4thE Yks. Awarded War, Victory and 15 Star. Pension says 18 Council Tce, discharged 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. (Apparently two entries for Ralph ).
William Bird 19 Alexander Terrace. 135355 Pte. RAMC. Pension says discharged 10/3/19 with rheumatism and varicose veins, attributable to service. He was a widower b 1887 at 14 New St, Glascote near Tamworth. 10% disability for pension of 5/6d per week until December 1920. Not in Washington in 1911.
Thomas Payne 19 Alexander Terrace. 1539 Sgt. 1st Northumbrian Brig. RFA. In 1911 at 56 Speculation Place – Harriett Hunt widow 28, married 7 years and 2 children – Robert 2 and Marie Payne mother 58 widow, married 11 years 7 children 4 still alive and Thomas16 putter brother, Emma Grenfell 28 married 5 years 3 children all died, and her husband Richard 30. Richard a shifter, Thomas a putter and Harriet a house keeper. Places of birth Deptford Kent, Lincolnshire, Hackney, Surrey, Wingate and Scotland.
Matthew Whittle 21 Alexander Terrace. T.Z.12763 OS RNVR. War medal. Born 6/6/87. In 1911 at 18 Spout Lane – Eliz Whittle widow 52, married 34 years and 2 children – Mary Compton dau 30, a machinist, married 10 years 2 children, Matthew Whittle son, shifter, 23 and Doris Compton grdau 8 and Florance (sic) Compton 6. Places of birth Washington 3 and Sunderland 2.
Joseph Haydock 5 Municipal Terrace. 081165 Pte. MTC ASC. He was born in Broughton Moor, Cumberland, in about 1893 but by 1901 he was living at Stoney Lane, Springwell, Usworth, with his parents, William Haydock (37), born in Wigan, a coal miner and Jane E (33), born in Cockermouth. His siblings were John W (10) and Thomas (3), the former born in Broughton Moor and the latter in Fothergill, Cumberland. The 1911 Census shows that the family were still together, having moved to Washington, to 58 Speculation Place, and had welcomed Mary Jane in 1901 and Norman in 1911. Mr and Mrs Haydock had been married 22 years and, of their 8 children, 3 had died. The three eldest males were shifters.
The CWGC Debt of Honour lists only one J Haydock killed in the war, he being Private M2/081165, the Army Service Corps. The medal roll states that this was Joseph Haydock, that he had been killed and that he had been awarded the War and Victory medals.
Private Haydock of the A.S.C. was killed (or died) on 14th November 1918, three days after the armistice, and is buried at Guizancourt Farm Cemetery, Gouy, E1. He was serving with the XIII Corps Troops Mechanical Transport.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Joseph Haydock and gave his address as 5, Municipal Terrace. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that William, Joseph’s father, received £20.16.11d (inclusive of a war gratuity of £20.10sh) on 12/4/19. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 in today’s money.
Joseph Haydock is listed on the Memorial to the men of F Pit, Washington. It was unveiled in 1921 by J Olds, Lodge Treasurer. From the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle of 2nd April 1921 “At the Miners Hall Washington, on Saturday night, a large audience assembled at the unveiling of a memorial tablet in memory of the men of the F Pit Lodge Durham Miners’ Association who died in the war. Mr John Cullen, president of the lodge, presided. At the outbreak of the war there were 1,084 men and boys employed at the colliery, of whom 436 joined the colours, and out of this number 64 gave their lives.
The memorial tablet, which is made of oak, standing on a stone base is 10 feet 9 inches in height and 6 feet 3 inches in width. On the centre panel are inscribed in gold the names of the 64 men who made the supreme sacrifice for King and Country.
The tablet, which is placed inside the hall, was erected by the C.W.S. Pelaw works, and cost about £200.”
M2/081165 Pte Joseph Haydock was accidentally killed on 14/11/18. His mother, Jane Elizabeth lived at 5 Municipal Tce Washington and was awarded 9/- a week for life from 10/6/19 (died Oct 1938).
Thomas Haydock 5 Municipal Terrace. Stoker HMS Drifter ‘Ocean Favourite’ Born 16/7/97 at Maryport K46920, from 6/11/17, received War Gratuity. 1901 he was living at Stoney Lane, Springwell, Usworth, with his parents, William Haydock (37), born in Wigan, a coal miner and Jane E (33), born in Cockermouth. His siblings were John W (10) and Joseph (8), both born in Broughton Moor, Cumberland. The 1911 Census shows that the family were still together, having moved to Washington, to 58 Speculation Place, and had welcomed Mary Jane in 1901 and Norman in 1911. Mr and Mrs Haydock had been married 22 years and, of their 8 children, 3 had died. The three eldest males were shifters.
James Hunter 6 Municipal Terrace. 470458 L/Cpl 528th Durham Field Co. RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Spout Lane – John Hunter 67 widower, married 35 years, 11 children, 9 still alive – Isabella 29, James 20, Thomas 18 and Florence 16. Jobs were joiner labourer and putter. Places of birth Hartbushes Durham and 4 at Washington. (Another James Hunter lived at Oak St).
John William Bradley 7 Municipal Terrace. 325409 L/Cpl. 9th DLI. John W Bradley 81190 DLI is only one. Not in Washington in 1911.
James Pearson 11 Municipal Terrace. 182242 Pte. 14th DLI. War and Victory medals. Died 9/5/20. Pension Dependant’s says he died 29/5/20 of phthisis and that Elspeth, his mother, lived at 11 Municipal Tce. Ledger card has same details and award of 10/- from 2/6/20. In 1911 at 1 Oak St – Thomas Pearson hewer 41, married to Elspeth 29 for 5 years no children but previous marriage of Thomas was 7 children. Thomas Snaith Pearson 19, James 14, Matthew Wm 12, Florance (sic) 10 John 4, Jonas 2 and Earnest (sic) 8m. Thomas and James were putter and driver. Places of birth Felling, Portobello, Shields 2, Castletown 2, Washington 3 and Castletown 1.
Joseph Naylor 36 Shafto Terrace. 174511 Pte. 113th Training Res. Not under that number. (See above for family info).
Robinson Brabban Barrass 38 Shafto Terrace. 68536 Tpr.5th Res. Cav. Not under that number, nor that name. In 1911 at 1 New Rows S, New Washington – Cuthbert Barrass 44 coal miner official, married to Eliz 48 for 19 years, 4 children, 3 still alive – Ralph 17, George 16, Robinson 12. Ralph and George putter and driver and places of birth all Washington. Robinson married Dora Fraser and died 1942.
Ralph Patterson 39 Shafto Terrace. 18510 Pte. 7th Border Rgt. To France 24//7/15, discharged 3/4/19. War, Victory and 1915 Star. In 1911 at 39 Shafto Tce - Ralph Patterson 27 bricklayer for Birtley Coop, married to Elenor 26 for 3 years and 2 children – Sarah Ann 2 and Violet 7m and Mary Jane Dinsley sisinlaw 21 theatre clerk. Places of birth Usworth, Brancepeth, Washington 2 and Brancepeth.
Stephen Lawton 46 Shafto Terrace. 79499 Gunner, 4th MGC Bty. Discharged 14/2/19. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 46 Shafto Tce – Stephen Lawton hewer 22, married to Emily 26 for 3 years and 2 children – Stephen 2 and William Mars Lawton 1. Places of birth Washington, Springwell, Usworth and Springwell.
James Clancey (Army has Glancy) 2 Council Terrace. 233 Pte. Farrier 25th NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 11 Gardner’s Tce – James Glancey 31 wasteman, married to Annie 30 for 9 years and 4 children, 3 still alive – William Oliver G 8, Hilda 7 and David Mulholland G 1. Places of birth South Shields 2 and Washington 3.
John Thomas Hawkes 4 Council Terrace.18860 Gunner, 159 RFA. War and Victory medals, 8/7/15 to France, 1915 Star. In 1911 at 63 Spout Lane – John Thomas Hawkes 30 stoneman, married for 6 years to Eliz and 2 children – John James 4 and Geo Wm 2. Mr H b at Sheriff Hill, wife at Usworth and kids at Washington.
James Button 11 Council Terrace. 82225 Sgt. 257th Tunnelling Coy. RE MM and MSM (Gazette 18/1/19). To France 9/3/15, discharged 9/3/19. War and Victory and 1915 Star. On MSM card it says ‘annuity enquiry 19/3/48’. In 1911 at 13 Ritchie Tce – James Button 27, chock and timber drawer, married 5 years to Eliz Jane (Ward) 28 and 3 kids – Sarah Eliz 4, Doris 2 and Sarah Dove B 4m. Places of birth Barmston, Auckland Park and 3 at Washington. James died in 1971.
Joseph Evans 12 Council Terrace. 386408 Pte. 2/1st North Field Ambulance RAMC. War and Victory medals.SR and PR. Discharged 6/3/19. Aged 42, married, miner, 12 Council Tce. Enlisted 1/2/15. Arrived Salonika 16/9/16. Spells in hospital Jan, June, Sept and Dec 1917 for diahorrea, ringworm, bronchitis, malaria but at a medical board in Feb 1919 no disability. Paid an extra 4d per day for being incinerator attendant. Left Salonika 5/1/19. Had, pre enlistment for war, been in 4th Volunteer Bde DLI. In 1911 at 25 Station Tce, Usworth – Joseph Evans 34 hewer, married to Mary 29 for 8 years and three children – John 7, Eliz 6 and Edith 4 and James Watson brother 16 driver. Places of birth Oakenshaw, Byker, Washington 3 and Felling.
William Alexander Morton 14 Alexander Terrace. 302523 Gunner, 9th Tank Corps. Started as 18 Tyneside Irish 25/391 then Tank Corps. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 15 Beech St – William Alexander Morton 30 stoneman, married to Martha (Owen) 24 for 4 years 3 children 1 still alive – Wm Alexander 6m and a boarder Alexander Kenmir/henmir? 62, labourer b Morpeth. Other places of birth were S Shields, Wardley and Washington.Morpeth Pension ledger. 14 Council Tce, no award or details. SR – at 14 Council Tce, aged 33, miner when he attested, 16/11/4, married to Martha Owens 16/3/07 at St Mark’s S Shields and children Wm Alex 20/10/10 at Washington, Thomas Owens 15/3/13 at Washington, Faith 23/3/04 at Usworth and Robert 22/10/15 at Harraton. To France 11/1/16 to 25/11/16 and then back to France 14/5/17 until 14/10/18. Qualified for cold shoeing 31/12/15. Also a cook.
William Forster 15 Alexander Terrace. 206676 Gunner. 2nd SARB RGA. Base Details. War and Victory medals. May have been William Forster b 1889 at the home for waifs and strays. Or at 8 Pattison Town in 1911 – Joseph Forster 49 cooper at chemical works, married to Jane 47 with 3 children – Amelia 25 and William labourer 21 still at home. Places of birth Felling, Whitehaven and Washington 2
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Ralph Jeffrey 18 Alexander Terrace. 14493 Pte. 9th East Yorks. Silver War Badge, enlisted 4/11/14 and discharged 3/2/19. To France 7/10/15, next to Huddart and Tom Glover. Aged 28 when discharged. Started in 8th E Yorks, then 7th then 1/4th. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. Pension ledger. 18 Council Tce, synovitis and GSW left hand. 20% for 8/- + 3/6d for 1 child and then 6-14% for total of 9/6d for 122 weeks plus a gratuity of £10. 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 discharged 1919. 8th EY then 7th then 1/4thE Yks. Awarded War, Victory and 15 Star. Pension says 18 Council Tce, discharged 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. (Apparently two entries for Ralph ).
William Bird 19 Alexander Terrace. 135355 Pte. RAMC. Pension says discharged 10/3/19 with rheumatism and varicose veins, attributable to service. He was a widower b 1887 at 14 New St, Glascote near Tamworth. 10% disability for pension of 5/6d per week until December 1920. Not in Washington in 1911.
Thomas Payne 19 Alexander Terrace. 1539 Sgt. 1st Northumbrian Brig. RFA. In 1911 at 56 Speculation Place – Harriett Hunt widow 28, married 7 years and 2 children – Robert 2 and Marie Payne mother 58 widow, married 11 years 7 children 4 still alive and Thomas16 putter brother, Emma Grenfell 28 married 5 years 3 children all died, and her husband Richard 30. Richard a shifter, Thomas a putter and Harriet a house keeper. Places of birth Deptford Kent, Lincolnshire, Hackney, Surrey, Wingate and Scotland.
Matthew Whittle 21 Alexander Terrace. T.Z.12763 OS RNVR. War medal. Born 6/6/87. In 1911 at 18 Spout Lane – Eliz Whittle widow 52, married 34 years and 2 children – Mary Compton dau 30, a machinist, married 10 years 2 children, Matthew Whittle son, shifter, 23 and Doris Compton grdau 8 and Florance (sic) Compton 6. Places of birth Washington 3 and Sunderland 2.
Joseph Haydock 5 Municipal Terrace. 081165 Pte. MTC ASC. He was born in Broughton Moor, Cumberland, in about 1893 but by 1901 he was living at Stoney Lane, Springwell, Usworth, with his parents, William Haydock (37), born in Wigan, a coal miner and Jane E (33), born in Cockermouth. His siblings were John W (10) and Thomas (3), the former born in Broughton Moor and the latter in Fothergill, Cumberland. The 1911 Census shows that the family were still together, having moved to Washington, to 58 Speculation Place, and had welcomed Mary Jane in 1901 and Norman in 1911. Mr and Mrs Haydock had been married 22 years and, of their 8 children, 3 had died. The three eldest males were shifters.
The CWGC Debt of Honour lists only one J Haydock killed in the war, he being Private M2/081165, the Army Service Corps. The medal roll states that this was Joseph Haydock, that he had been killed and that he had been awarded the War and Victory medals.
Private Haydock of the A.S.C. was killed (or died) on 14th November 1918, three days after the armistice, and is buried at Guizancourt Farm Cemetery, Gouy, E1. He was serving with the XIII Corps Troops Mechanical Transport.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Joseph Haydock and gave his address as 5, Municipal Terrace. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that William, Joseph’s father, received £20.16.11d (inclusive of a war gratuity of £20.10sh) on 12/4/19. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 in today’s money.
Joseph Haydock is listed on the Memorial to the men of F Pit, Washington. It was unveiled in 1921 by J Olds, Lodge Treasurer. From the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle of 2nd April 1921 “At the Miners Hall Washington, on Saturday night, a large audience assembled at the unveiling of a memorial tablet in memory of the men of the F Pit Lodge Durham Miners’ Association who died in the war. Mr John Cullen, president of the lodge, presided. At the outbreak of the war there were 1,084 men and boys employed at the colliery, of whom 436 joined the colours, and out of this number 64 gave their lives.
The memorial tablet, which is made of oak, standing on a stone base is 10 feet 9 inches in height and 6 feet 3 inches in width. On the centre panel are inscribed in gold the names of the 64 men who made the supreme sacrifice for King and Country.
The tablet, which is placed inside the hall, was erected by the C.W.S. Pelaw works, and cost about £200.”
M2/081165 Pte Joseph Haydock was accidentally killed on 14/11/18. His mother, Jane Elizabeth lived at 5 Municipal Tce Washington and was awarded 9/- a week for life from 10/6/19 (died Oct 1938).
Thomas Haydock 5 Municipal Terrace. Stoker HMS Drifter ‘Ocean Favourite’ Born 16/7/97 at Maryport K46920, from 6/11/17, received War Gratuity. 1901 he was living at Stoney Lane, Springwell, Usworth, with his parents, William Haydock (37), born in Wigan, a coal miner and Jane E (33), born in Cockermouth. His siblings were John W (10) and Joseph (8), both born in Broughton Moor, Cumberland. The 1911 Census shows that the family were still together, having moved to Washington, to 58 Speculation Place, and had welcomed Mary Jane in 1901 and Norman in 1911. Mr and Mrs Haydock had been married 22 years and, of their 8 children, 3 had died. The three eldest males were shifters.
James Hunter 6 Municipal Terrace. 470458 L/Cpl 528th Durham Field Co. RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Spout Lane – John Hunter 67 widower, married 35 years, 11 children, 9 still alive – Isabella 29, James 20, Thomas 18 and Florence 16. Jobs were joiner labourer and putter. Places of birth Hartbushes Durham and 4 at Washington. (Another James Hunter lived at Oak St).
John William Bradley 7 Municipal Terrace. 325409 L/Cpl. 9th DLI. John W Bradley 81190 DLI is only one. Not in Washington in 1911.
James Pearson 11 Municipal Terrace. 182242 Pte. 14th DLI. War and Victory medals. Died 9/5/20. Pension Dependant’s says he died 29/5/20 of phthisis and that Elspeth, his mother, lived at 11 Municipal Tce. Ledger card has same details and award of 10/- from 2/6/20. In 1911 at 1 Oak St – Thomas Pearson hewer 41, married to Elspeth 29 for 5 years no children but previous marriage of Thomas was 7 children. Thomas Snaith Pearson 19, James 14, Matthew Wm 12, Florance (sic) 10 John 4, Jonas 2 and Earnest (sic) 8m. Thomas and James were putter and driver. Places of birth Felling, Portobello, Shields 2, Castletown 2, Washington 3 and Castletown 1.
Matthew William Pearson 11 Municipal Terrace. 271348 Gunner. Reserve. RFA. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 1 Oak St – Thomas Pearson hewer 41, married to Elspeth 29 for 5 years no children, but previous marriage of Thomas was 7 children. Thomas Snaith Pearson 19, James 14, Matthew Wm 12, Florance (sic) 10 John 4, Jonas 2 and Earnest (sic) 8m. Thomas and James were putter and driver. Places of birth Felling, Portobello, Shields 2, Castletown 2, Washington 3 and Castletown 1.
Richard Oliver 13 Municipal Terrace. 25/511 Pte. 1st Garrison Bn, NF. War medal. In 1911 at 20 Nelson St – Richard Oliver 34 hewer, married to Annie 39 for 8 years and 5 children – Mary Cecilia 7, Thomas William 5, Millicent 4, Agnes 2 and Richard Thomas 2m. Places of birth Crook, Durham, Crook 2 and Washington 3.
(Matthew James) Lybert Dickinson 15 Municipal Terrace 62169 Air Mechanic. RAF. Born 1899, enlisted 24/2/17. In 1911 at 96 Village Lane – Matthew Dickinson 55 mocking cutter tailoring, married to Mary Eliz (Turner) 50 for 26 years with 7 children – Thomas 22 joiner, Eliz 19, Gertrude 14, Lybert 13, Emily 9 and Clara 6. Places of birth Alston 5 and Washington 3. Lybert married Mary Reid in 1923 and died in 1973.
Thomas Wigham 17 Municipal Terrace. L/Cpl. 9th Yorks and Lancs. Started as 14509 11th E Yorks then 34496 9th York and Lancaster – discharged surplus to military requirements 23/7/18. War and Victory medals. Silver War Badge. In 1911 at 8 Nelson St – Thomas Wigham 33 hewer, married to Eliza Jane for 8 years and 4 kids – Robert 8, Eliz 6, Jack 3 and Thomas 1. Places of birth Trimdon and Boosbeck Yks, Trimdon, Castletown and Washington 2.
Robert Harper 19 Municipal Terrace. 203059 Pte. 4th Yorks. Pension ledger. 1 Council Tce, discharged 17/6/19, suffering from conjunctivitis not attributable and therefore no pension. Discharged 17/6/19. 7th Yorks 12743 and then 4thYorks 7649. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 10 Ash St – Nicholas Harper 54 stoneman, married for 21 years to Mary, 7 children, 5 still alive – Robert 16, Margaret 11, Ethel May 9, Cuthbert Norman 7 and Thomas 6. Robert was a driver. Places of birth Shiney Row, Pelton Fell, Penshaw 2, Herrington 3.
John Edward Archbold Taylor 20 Municipal Terrace. 54872 Gunner. 179th Siege Battery RGA. To France 18/7/15 and discharged 1/2/19. War, Victory medals and 1915 Star. SR – attested from 4 Front St East, Old Penshaw, 23, single, miner, 21/11/14. Mother Rachel. Then married Elenor Jane Anderson at Penshaw 29/3/15 and John Edward b 29/8/17. Served in 21 Siege and 141 Battery. Home on leave from 30/9/18-13/10/18. Moved to 6 Victoria Tce and then 2 Wallis St, both Penshaw. Suffering from rheumatism for 20% disablement and pension of 8/- +3/6d for wife and children from 15/10/19.
William Wilson 20 Municipal Terrace. Pte. 26979 Coldstream Guards A Coy. Pension ledger, discharged 6/1/19. At 5 Engine Square, New Washington. No details of any payment or illness. No medal cards under that number. Can’t identify him in 1911.
Samuel Murton 21 Municipal Terrace 68671 Tpr. 5th Res. Cav. Regt. Nothing under that name or number. Not in Washington in 1911.
George Richard Braban 9 Musgrave Terrace. 18400. Pte. 7th Border Reg. War and Victory medals. To France 24/7/15 so 1915 Star. In 1911 at 13 Hobson Tce – Frederick John Braban 46 blacksmith’s striker, married to Ada 46 for 24 years with 8 kids, 6 still alive – Mary Lizzie Braban 24 married 3 years 2 kids, Florence Ada 21 married 1 child (both these girls crossed out), George Richard 17, Gladys 14, Frederick John 11 and Ethel Dora 8. George was a screener. Places of birth Washington, Newcastle, rest all Washington.
Thomas Hunter 13 Musgrave Terrace. 19747 3rd class Air Mechanic RAF. In 1911 at Spout Lane – John Hunter 67 widower, married 35 years, 11 children, 9 still alive – Isabella 29, James 20, Thomas 18 and Florence 16. Jobs were joiner labourer and putter. Places of birth Hartbushes Durham and 4 at Washington. (Another James Hunter lived at Oak St).
Joseph Reay 16 Musgrave Terrace. 89798 Sapper. 146th ATC RE. To France 7/10/15. War, Victory medals and 1915 Star, discharged 2/3/19. In 1911 at 93 Spout Lane – Joseph Reay 21 bricklayer, married for 2 years to Margaret with Ruby Adeline 1 – all born Washington.
John Bannister 17 Musgrave Terrace. 51920 Pte, 5th KOYLI. Washington Top Club Memorial to those who died with the colours in WWI includes the name of John Bannister. He was buried, aged 19, in Washington Cemetery on 26November 1918. He does not have the normal soldier headstone.
Private John Bannister, 51920 in the 8th Yorkshire Light Infantry (KOYLI) was discharged after contracting tuberculosis while in service and is likely to have been the John Bannister, born 1899, who is listed as having died in the Chester-le-Street area (which included Washington) during the last quarter of 1918. He was awarded the War and Victory medals. There is, however, no record of a John Bannister that fits these criteria on the CWGC Roll of Honour. Private Bannister’s Pension Record shows that, at the time of his discharge, he was 19 years and 72 days old, with a fresh complexion, blue eyes and light brown hair. He was a miner, more precisely a screen motor driver, of 17, Musgrave Terrace, Washington. His character was described as sober and industrious and his father was named as James, at the same address. John had been called up on 15th May 1917, was sent to France on 6th April 1918 but returned home on 4th May. John had been born at Wardley and was 5 feet 3, weighing only 99lbs, due to the effects of the tuberculosis which led to his discharge from the army.
When examined at the Western General Hospital in July 1918 the report mentioned a loss of voice, that he was positive for TB and that he was suffering night sweats but no haemophagsis? Medical opinion was that this illness had been incurred while on service, there being no family history of it. John was treated at Doullens, Le Havre, Stretford and Western hospitals. He was described as emaciated, weighing 7 stone 3lbs, and sanatorium treatment was recommended. A laboratory report on 8/5/18 confirmed that tubercle bacilli was present and the degree of disability was rated as 100% for 6 months
The 1901 Census listed John Bannister (1) living with his parents, James (34) and Caroline (32, died 1909) at 11, Waggonway Street, Heworth along with his siblings - Phyllis 10, Ann (7) and Robert (4). James Bannister, now a widower was living at 103, Waggonway Street, Heworth, in 1911. He answered the question about length of marriage and number of children by stating “22 years, 7 children, 5 surviving” but it has been crossed out in red, probably by the enumerator. Four of the 5 surviving children were present – Robert (14), John (7), Margaret (5) and Caroline (1). Mr Bannister and John were working at a pit. All the children had been born at Wardley Colliery
The Holy Trinity, Washington, baptism record shows that Dorothy Bannister was baptised in June 1915, her parents stated to be John and Dorothy Bannister (prob Mather from Haswell born 1899) of 17, Musgrave Terrace, his occupation being “miner.” Washington Cemetery Burial Register notes her burial in June 1916.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included John Bannister and gave his address as 17, Musgrave Terrace. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved.
John’s name does not appear in the List of Soldiers’ Effects.
Pension record states that Pte John Bannister 51920 KOYL died 22/11/18 of tuberculosis and that his mother, Dorothy Bannister of 17 Musgrave Terrace was paid 12/6d from 27/11/18.
A dependant’s card states that Pte 51920 5th KOYLI died on 22/11/18, no cause given. His dependants were Dorothy and James Bannister (d CLS Jan 1938) of 17 Musgrave Tce, his parents and their pension was 12/6d per week from 27/11/18. GUESS Dorothy Mather m Joseph Allison in October 1920 in Easington.
James Edward Furness 19 Musgrave Terrace. T.R. 5/24476 Cpl. 7th RD BTR. Can’t find any medal rolls. In 1911 at 16 Monument Tce, Usworth - Hannah Furness 50, 9 children, James 25 (married but no wife present), William 18 (Putter), Mary Alice 23, Maria 21, Lily 16, Florence 14 and Albert Hardy (nephew) 24. Everyone born Washington.
John Simpson 21 Musgrave Terrace Pte. 9th DLI. In 1911 at New Houses, Spout Lane – William Brabban Simpson – blacksmith 51, married to Edith Ellen 43 for 22 years, 5 children, 4 still alive – William 21 shop assistant draper, John 19 screener, Edith Ellen 16 and Annie 14. Places of birth Fatfield, Usworth and children at Washington.
William Simpson 21 Musgrave Terrace. 15667 Coy Sgt- Mjr. 14th DLI. DCM (London Gazette 25/8/17), MM and Bar. Citation for DCM ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a successful daylight raid. He outflanked and rushed an enemy bombing post, killing and capturing the garrison, and by his dash and courage setting a fine example to his men. The success of his enterprise very materially added to the success of the whole raid.’ War and Victory medals and 1915 Star – to France 11/9/15. (See above for family info)
Norman Marley 24 Musgrave Terrace. 253806 L/Cpl. Originally 1415 16th NF, to France 6/8/15 then Labour Corps. Southern Com. Depot. 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. (See below for family info.) Pension ledger b 1892. Debility following shell shock. Address Roseworth House, then 28 Shafto Tce, Norman born 1892 and single. Pension started 27/7/18 at 30% and 12/- then reduced to 20% and 8/- until January 1924.
William Jasper Marley 24 Musgrave Terrace. 53327 Pte. 11th Manchester Regt. He was living with his parents - Joseph (34), a joiner at the colliery, and Ada (35) - at Brandy Row, Washington, in 1901. He was 2 and had been born in Washington. His siblings were Frederick (12), Norman (8), Joseph (6) and Bertha (4). Joseph was from Washington, his wife from West Dean, Gloucestershire, and all the children were born in Washington. By 1911 the family, still in Washington, at 3, Brandy Row, had added Ada, born 1906. In addition May Chambers, a niece (16), was present. Fred, Norman and Joe were working at the pit and Bertha was an apprentice dressmaker. Mr and Mrs Marley had been married 22 years and 6 of their 7 children were alive.
A current family member has supplied a family tree which shows that Norman had 2 children – Norman and Raymond (whose daughter is Norma), the former being serving in the RAF in WW2 until his death, in action, on 4thAugust 1944. He is buried in Dronsay Churchyard, France.
WJ served as Private 53327, 11th Manchester Regiment, 34th Brigade, 11th Division, and was killed on 9th June 1918. He is buried in Pernes Cemetery, IIF49. His family were entitled to the War and Victory medals. The CWGC notes that his parents were living at Roseworth House, Washington.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included William Jasper Marley and gave his address as Roseworth House. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2016, the army noted that Joseph, WJ’s father, received 13/7d on 9/8/18, another £13.11.2d on 28/8/18 and a further war gratuity of £3.10sh was paid on 7/1/20. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 in today’s money.
A dependant’s card states that 53327 William Jasper Marley of 11th Manchesters died of wounds on 9/6/18 and that his sister, Bertha, of Roseworth House, was awarded a pension of 5/- per week from 17/12/18. Joseph Marley died April 1932, Ada in Jan 1950 and Bertha in April 1969 (she seems not to have married).
William J Marley is listed on the Memorial to the men of F Pit, Washington. It was unveiled in 1921 by J Olds, Lodge Treasurer. From the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle of 2nd April 1921 “At the Miners Hall Washington, on Saturday night, a large audience assembled at the unveiling of a memorial tablet in memory of the men of the F Pit Lodge Durham Miners’ Association who died in the war. Mr John Cullen, president of the lodge, presided. At the outbreak of the war there were 1,084 men and boys employed at the colliery, of whom 436 joined the colours, and out of this number 64 gave their lives.
The memorial tablet, which is made of oak, standing on a stone base is 10 feet 9 inches in height and 6 feet 3 inches in width. On the centre panel are inscribed in gold the names of the 64 men who made the supreme sacrifice for King and Country.
The tablet, which is placed inside the hall, was erected by the C.W.S. Pelaw works, and cost about £200.”
Samuel William 1&3 Spout Lane. No info given. Can’t find him in 1911 Census.
George Robert Bourne 4a Spout Lane. 329720 Spr. IWD RE. Began as 54796 Gunner then 351711 RE then IWD. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 16 Lowthian Tce – George Robert Bourne, wasteman 22, married to Frances (Coulson) 21, 1 year and Robert 3m. All born Washington. George died in July 1962.
William Todd 6 Spout Lane. 388386 Pte. 2/2nd North Field Co. RAMC. No medal cards. Pension discharged 20/3/19. Died 3/4/25. 8 St Peter’s Street. Widow Eliz Alice. No cause of death or amount stated. In 1911 at 8 Spout Lane – William Todd 23 coal miner, married for 2 years to Eliz A (Moon) 2 years with 2 children, 1 still alive - Violet M 9m. Places of birth Washington, Fatfield, Washington.
Richard Oliver 13 Municipal Terrace. 25/511 Pte. 1st Garrison Bn, NF. War medal. In 1911 at 20 Nelson St – Richard Oliver 34 hewer, married to Annie 39 for 8 years and 5 children – Mary Cecilia 7, Thomas William 5, Millicent 4, Agnes 2 and Richard Thomas 2m. Places of birth Crook, Durham, Crook 2 and Washington 3.
(Matthew James) Lybert Dickinson 15 Municipal Terrace 62169 Air Mechanic. RAF. Born 1899, enlisted 24/2/17. In 1911 at 96 Village Lane – Matthew Dickinson 55 mocking cutter tailoring, married to Mary Eliz (Turner) 50 for 26 years with 7 children – Thomas 22 joiner, Eliz 19, Gertrude 14, Lybert 13, Emily 9 and Clara 6. Places of birth Alston 5 and Washington 3. Lybert married Mary Reid in 1923 and died in 1973.
Thomas Wigham 17 Municipal Terrace. L/Cpl. 9th Yorks and Lancs. Started as 14509 11th E Yorks then 34496 9th York and Lancaster – discharged surplus to military requirements 23/7/18. War and Victory medals. Silver War Badge. In 1911 at 8 Nelson St – Thomas Wigham 33 hewer, married to Eliza Jane for 8 years and 4 kids – Robert 8, Eliz 6, Jack 3 and Thomas 1. Places of birth Trimdon and Boosbeck Yks, Trimdon, Castletown and Washington 2.
Robert Harper 19 Municipal Terrace. 203059 Pte. 4th Yorks. Pension ledger. 1 Council Tce, discharged 17/6/19, suffering from conjunctivitis not attributable and therefore no pension. Discharged 17/6/19. 7th Yorks 12743 and then 4thYorks 7649. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 10 Ash St – Nicholas Harper 54 stoneman, married for 21 years to Mary, 7 children, 5 still alive – Robert 16, Margaret 11, Ethel May 9, Cuthbert Norman 7 and Thomas 6. Robert was a driver. Places of birth Shiney Row, Pelton Fell, Penshaw 2, Herrington 3.
John Edward Archbold Taylor 20 Municipal Terrace. 54872 Gunner. 179th Siege Battery RGA. To France 18/7/15 and discharged 1/2/19. War, Victory medals and 1915 Star. SR – attested from 4 Front St East, Old Penshaw, 23, single, miner, 21/11/14. Mother Rachel. Then married Elenor Jane Anderson at Penshaw 29/3/15 and John Edward b 29/8/17. Served in 21 Siege and 141 Battery. Home on leave from 30/9/18-13/10/18. Moved to 6 Victoria Tce and then 2 Wallis St, both Penshaw. Suffering from rheumatism for 20% disablement and pension of 8/- +3/6d for wife and children from 15/10/19.
William Wilson 20 Municipal Terrace. Pte. 26979 Coldstream Guards A Coy. Pension ledger, discharged 6/1/19. At 5 Engine Square, New Washington. No details of any payment or illness. No medal cards under that number. Can’t identify him in 1911.
Samuel Murton 21 Municipal Terrace 68671 Tpr. 5th Res. Cav. Regt. Nothing under that name or number. Not in Washington in 1911.
George Richard Braban 9 Musgrave Terrace. 18400. Pte. 7th Border Reg. War and Victory medals. To France 24/7/15 so 1915 Star. In 1911 at 13 Hobson Tce – Frederick John Braban 46 blacksmith’s striker, married to Ada 46 for 24 years with 8 kids, 6 still alive – Mary Lizzie Braban 24 married 3 years 2 kids, Florence Ada 21 married 1 child (both these girls crossed out), George Richard 17, Gladys 14, Frederick John 11 and Ethel Dora 8. George was a screener. Places of birth Washington, Newcastle, rest all Washington.
Thomas Hunter 13 Musgrave Terrace. 19747 3rd class Air Mechanic RAF. In 1911 at Spout Lane – John Hunter 67 widower, married 35 years, 11 children, 9 still alive – Isabella 29, James 20, Thomas 18 and Florence 16. Jobs were joiner labourer and putter. Places of birth Hartbushes Durham and 4 at Washington. (Another James Hunter lived at Oak St).
Joseph Reay 16 Musgrave Terrace. 89798 Sapper. 146th ATC RE. To France 7/10/15. War, Victory medals and 1915 Star, discharged 2/3/19. In 1911 at 93 Spout Lane – Joseph Reay 21 bricklayer, married for 2 years to Margaret with Ruby Adeline 1 – all born Washington.
John Bannister 17 Musgrave Terrace. 51920 Pte, 5th KOYLI. Washington Top Club Memorial to those who died with the colours in WWI includes the name of John Bannister. He was buried, aged 19, in Washington Cemetery on 26November 1918. He does not have the normal soldier headstone.
Private John Bannister, 51920 in the 8th Yorkshire Light Infantry (KOYLI) was discharged after contracting tuberculosis while in service and is likely to have been the John Bannister, born 1899, who is listed as having died in the Chester-le-Street area (which included Washington) during the last quarter of 1918. He was awarded the War and Victory medals. There is, however, no record of a John Bannister that fits these criteria on the CWGC Roll of Honour. Private Bannister’s Pension Record shows that, at the time of his discharge, he was 19 years and 72 days old, with a fresh complexion, blue eyes and light brown hair. He was a miner, more precisely a screen motor driver, of 17, Musgrave Terrace, Washington. His character was described as sober and industrious and his father was named as James, at the same address. John had been called up on 15th May 1917, was sent to France on 6th April 1918 but returned home on 4th May. John had been born at Wardley and was 5 feet 3, weighing only 99lbs, due to the effects of the tuberculosis which led to his discharge from the army.
When examined at the Western General Hospital in July 1918 the report mentioned a loss of voice, that he was positive for TB and that he was suffering night sweats but no haemophagsis? Medical opinion was that this illness had been incurred while on service, there being no family history of it. John was treated at Doullens, Le Havre, Stretford and Western hospitals. He was described as emaciated, weighing 7 stone 3lbs, and sanatorium treatment was recommended. A laboratory report on 8/5/18 confirmed that tubercle bacilli was present and the degree of disability was rated as 100% for 6 months
The 1901 Census listed John Bannister (1) living with his parents, James (34) and Caroline (32, died 1909) at 11, Waggonway Street, Heworth along with his siblings - Phyllis 10, Ann (7) and Robert (4). James Bannister, now a widower was living at 103, Waggonway Street, Heworth, in 1911. He answered the question about length of marriage and number of children by stating “22 years, 7 children, 5 surviving” but it has been crossed out in red, probably by the enumerator. Four of the 5 surviving children were present – Robert (14), John (7), Margaret (5) and Caroline (1). Mr Bannister and John were working at a pit. All the children had been born at Wardley Colliery
The Holy Trinity, Washington, baptism record shows that Dorothy Bannister was baptised in June 1915, her parents stated to be John and Dorothy Bannister (prob Mather from Haswell born 1899) of 17, Musgrave Terrace, his occupation being “miner.” Washington Cemetery Burial Register notes her burial in June 1916.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included John Bannister and gave his address as 17, Musgrave Terrace. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved.
John’s name does not appear in the List of Soldiers’ Effects.
Pension record states that Pte John Bannister 51920 KOYL died 22/11/18 of tuberculosis and that his mother, Dorothy Bannister of 17 Musgrave Terrace was paid 12/6d from 27/11/18.
A dependant’s card states that Pte 51920 5th KOYLI died on 22/11/18, no cause given. His dependants were Dorothy and James Bannister (d CLS Jan 1938) of 17 Musgrave Tce, his parents and their pension was 12/6d per week from 27/11/18. GUESS Dorothy Mather m Joseph Allison in October 1920 in Easington.
James Edward Furness 19 Musgrave Terrace. T.R. 5/24476 Cpl. 7th RD BTR. Can’t find any medal rolls. In 1911 at 16 Monument Tce, Usworth - Hannah Furness 50, 9 children, James 25 (married but no wife present), William 18 (Putter), Mary Alice 23, Maria 21, Lily 16, Florence 14 and Albert Hardy (nephew) 24. Everyone born Washington.
John Simpson 21 Musgrave Terrace Pte. 9th DLI. In 1911 at New Houses, Spout Lane – William Brabban Simpson – blacksmith 51, married to Edith Ellen 43 for 22 years, 5 children, 4 still alive – William 21 shop assistant draper, John 19 screener, Edith Ellen 16 and Annie 14. Places of birth Fatfield, Usworth and children at Washington.
William Simpson 21 Musgrave Terrace. 15667 Coy Sgt- Mjr. 14th DLI. DCM (London Gazette 25/8/17), MM and Bar. Citation for DCM ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a successful daylight raid. He outflanked and rushed an enemy bombing post, killing and capturing the garrison, and by his dash and courage setting a fine example to his men. The success of his enterprise very materially added to the success of the whole raid.’ War and Victory medals and 1915 Star – to France 11/9/15. (See above for family info)
Norman Marley 24 Musgrave Terrace. 253806 L/Cpl. Originally 1415 16th NF, to France 6/8/15 then Labour Corps. Southern Com. Depot. 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. (See below for family info.) Pension ledger b 1892. Debility following shell shock. Address Roseworth House, then 28 Shafto Tce, Norman born 1892 and single. Pension started 27/7/18 at 30% and 12/- then reduced to 20% and 8/- until January 1924.
William Jasper Marley 24 Musgrave Terrace. 53327 Pte. 11th Manchester Regt. He was living with his parents - Joseph (34), a joiner at the colliery, and Ada (35) - at Brandy Row, Washington, in 1901. He was 2 and had been born in Washington. His siblings were Frederick (12), Norman (8), Joseph (6) and Bertha (4). Joseph was from Washington, his wife from West Dean, Gloucestershire, and all the children were born in Washington. By 1911 the family, still in Washington, at 3, Brandy Row, had added Ada, born 1906. In addition May Chambers, a niece (16), was present. Fred, Norman and Joe were working at the pit and Bertha was an apprentice dressmaker. Mr and Mrs Marley had been married 22 years and 6 of their 7 children were alive.
A current family member has supplied a family tree which shows that Norman had 2 children – Norman and Raymond (whose daughter is Norma), the former being serving in the RAF in WW2 until his death, in action, on 4thAugust 1944. He is buried in Dronsay Churchyard, France.
WJ served as Private 53327, 11th Manchester Regiment, 34th Brigade, 11th Division, and was killed on 9th June 1918. He is buried in Pernes Cemetery, IIF49. His family were entitled to the War and Victory medals. The CWGC notes that his parents were living at Roseworth House, Washington.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included William Jasper Marley and gave his address as Roseworth House. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2016, the army noted that Joseph, WJ’s father, received 13/7d on 9/8/18, another £13.11.2d on 28/8/18 and a further war gratuity of £3.10sh was paid on 7/1/20. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 in today’s money.
A dependant’s card states that 53327 William Jasper Marley of 11th Manchesters died of wounds on 9/6/18 and that his sister, Bertha, of Roseworth House, was awarded a pension of 5/- per week from 17/12/18. Joseph Marley died April 1932, Ada in Jan 1950 and Bertha in April 1969 (she seems not to have married).
William J Marley is listed on the Memorial to the men of F Pit, Washington. It was unveiled in 1921 by J Olds, Lodge Treasurer. From the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle of 2nd April 1921 “At the Miners Hall Washington, on Saturday night, a large audience assembled at the unveiling of a memorial tablet in memory of the men of the F Pit Lodge Durham Miners’ Association who died in the war. Mr John Cullen, president of the lodge, presided. At the outbreak of the war there were 1,084 men and boys employed at the colliery, of whom 436 joined the colours, and out of this number 64 gave their lives.
The memorial tablet, which is made of oak, standing on a stone base is 10 feet 9 inches in height and 6 feet 3 inches in width. On the centre panel are inscribed in gold the names of the 64 men who made the supreme sacrifice for King and Country.
The tablet, which is placed inside the hall, was erected by the C.W.S. Pelaw works, and cost about £200.”
Samuel William 1&3 Spout Lane. No info given. Can’t find him in 1911 Census.
George Robert Bourne 4a Spout Lane. 329720 Spr. IWD RE. Began as 54796 Gunner then 351711 RE then IWD. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 16 Lowthian Tce – George Robert Bourne, wasteman 22, married to Frances (Coulson) 21, 1 year and Robert 3m. All born Washington. George died in July 1962.
William Todd 6 Spout Lane. 388386 Pte. 2/2nd North Field Co. RAMC. No medal cards. Pension discharged 20/3/19. Died 3/4/25. 8 St Peter’s Street. Widow Eliz Alice. No cause of death or amount stated. In 1911 at 8 Spout Lane – William Todd 23 coal miner, married for 2 years to Eliz A (Moon) 2 years with 2 children, 1 still alive - Violet M 9m. Places of birth Washington, Fatfield, Washington.
John William Bramhall 8 Spout Lane. 470377 CSM 527th Durham Field Co. RE. War and Victory medals. MM. In 1911 at High Farm, Washington – John Cook, farm labourer, married to Annie for 23 years and 4 children – John William 18 farm lab, James Cook 15 driver, John William Bramhall soninlaw, house painter 24, married 4 years to Ethel Bramhall dau and 1 child – Allan 3. Places of birth Westminster, Aldbrough Yks, Old Washington 4 and Washington. He died in 1958.
Nicholas Kilburn Strophair 12 Spout Lane. 18393 Sgt. 6th Yorks. To France 14/9/15 and discharged 2/6/19. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. Ended the war as Warrant Officer C2 565425 Labour Cops. In 1911 Nicholas was living at the Helmington Inn, near Hunwick as a 22 year old boarder with the family of John and Sarah Parkinson. He was a house painter born Etherley. He married Eliz Thirkell in 1921 in CLS.
William Clark Hunter 13 Spout Lane. 18849 Driver 383rd Battery RFA. SR. Born East Rainton, 26, single miner when he attested 7/9/14. 90 Bde, then D Battery 172 Bde. War and Victory medals. To France 20/7/15 so 1915 Star. Wounded in action 10/4/16 and hospital at Wimereux.Medals sent to 13 Lambert Place, Spout Lane, Durham. Pension ledger. Discharged 15/1/19 at 13 Lambert’s Place, Washington. He received a gratuity of £20 in November 1922. In 1911 at High Moorsley – Wm Henry 50 colliery engineer/fitter and Mary J Hunter 50 with Mary H dressmaker, Albert H 20 colliery mason, Herbert N Coop clerk and Wm C 12 colliery post boy – all children b High Moorsley. Can’t find him in 1911 Census.
Joseph Humes 22 Spout Lane. 95493 Pte. 5th Res. DLI War and Victory medal as 1/9th DLI In 1911 at 35 Shafto Tce – Mathew Henry Humes 40 drawer, married for 19 years to Eliz Ann 39, 8 children and 5 still alive – Joseph 16, Matthew Henry 14, Ann 9, Catherine 4 and Mary Lizzie 2. Joseph and Matthew were drivers. Places of birth – Usworth, Sunderland, Usworth 3 and Washington 2.
Ralph Saint 27 Spout Lane. 95653 Pte. 5th Res. DLI. He served as 95653, C Coy 13th DLI, 150th Brigade, 50th (Northumbrian) Division. He was a married miner, living at 27 Spout Lane, Washington, when he enlisted in December 1915. He’d married Mary Kent in March 1913 and their sons, William and George Howie, were born in, respectively, July 1913 and February 1917. Ralph was 5 feet 5. Perhaps because of his work as a miner he wasn’t mobilised until May 1918, joining his Battalion on 3/10/18. He was killed in action, a mere week later, on 11th October 1918. Ralph is buried in Quietiste Cemetery, A15. His plaque and scroll were sent to Mary in March 1920 and she and the two boys were entitled to a pension of 25/6d per week from 23/6/19.
Ralph was born in 1893 at Scotswood, Newcastle, but by 1901 his family were living in Spout Lane, Washington. His parents were William, (37), a general carter, and Mary (37) and his siblings were John William (16), Dorothy F (14), Thomas (11), Margaret (4), George (2) and James (12 weeks). Kelly’s Directory of 1914 states that William Saint was the “Carrier to Newcastle,” every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, returning the same day.
In 1911 Ralph was living at 31, Spout Lane, Washington. His father had married again in 1909, to Rose (44, born in London) and the siblings at home were Edward (12) and Ada (6). Ralph was a labourer at the colliery. Mr Saint indicated that he was the father of 7 children, of whom 2 had died. Ralph married Mary Kent in Hartlepool in Jan-March 1913 and William B (perhaps Boulton died July 1983) was born in Chester le Street in July-Sept of the same year.
Private R Saint, DLI, is commemorated on the plaque to those members of the Westwood Social Club who either served or served and died in World War 1.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Ralph Saint and gave his address as 27, Spout Lane. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015,
the army noted that Mary, Ralph’s widow, received £6.5.6d on 27/5/19, the sum including a war gratuity of £5, for herself and children. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 in today’s money.
A pension card for 95653, Pte Ralph Saint 13th DLI gives no date or cause of death but states that his death was notified 18/12/18, that his widow was Mary (no dob given) of 27 Spout Lane and that a £7 grant was issued 10/1/19. There is no mention of William B, their child.
Ralph Saint is listed on the Memorial to the men of F Pit, Washington. It was unveiled in 1921 by J Olds, Lodge Treasurer. From the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle of 2nd April 1921 “At the Miners Hall Washington, on Saturday night, a large audience assembled at the unveiling of a memorial tablet in memory of the men of the F Pit Lodge Durham Miners’ Association who died in the war. Mr John Cullen, president of the lodge, presided. At the outbreak of the war there were 1,084 men and boys employed at the colliery, of whom 436 joined the colours, and out of this number 64 gave their lives.
The memorial tablet, which is made of oak, standing on a stone base is 10 feet 9 inches in height and 6 feet 3 inches in width. On the centre panel are inscribed in gold the names of the 64 men who made the supreme sacrifice for King and Country.
The tablet, which is placed inside the hall, was erected by the C.W.S. Pelaw works, and cost about £200.”
George Edward Saint 31 Spout Lane. T.Z. 6364 Signalman HMT ‘Thalia’. Can’t find any medal information. His parents were William, (37), a general carter, and Mary (37) and his siblings were Ralph (18), John William (16), Dorothy F (14), Thomas (11), Margaret (4), and James (12 weeks). Kelly’s Directory of 1914 states that William Saint was the “Carrier to Newcastle,” every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, returning the same day.
In 1911 George E was living at 31, Spout Lane, Washington. His father had married again in 1909, to Rose (44, born in London) and the siblings at home were Ralph (18) and Ada (6). Ralph was a labourer at the colliery. Mr Saint indicated that he was the father of 7 children, of whom 2 had died. Ralph married Mary Kent in Hartlepool in Jan-March 1913 and William B (perhaps Boulton died July 1983) was born in Chester le Street in July-Sept of the same year. George married Lilian Simpson Howson in 1927 and died in 1934.
Pension ledger card says discharged 28/1/19, address 7 Gray’s Buildings CLS, his claim was rejected.
James William Norton 40 Spout Lane. 35980 Pte. 3rd DLI. Started as 10th DLI then 22nd NF 87645. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 6 Old Hall – James Wm Norton 24 cartman, married to Hannah 25, 5 years and 2 children – Mary Jane 2 and Wm 10m and John Norton father, 68 widower. Places of birth Washington, Tudhoe Grange, Washington 2 and Byker. JW died in 1959
Alfred Arthur Hume 41 Spout Lane. S/4-161585 Cpl. ASC. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 41 Spout Lane – George Hume 59 retired publican, married to Susannah 51, dressmaker, for 18 years with 2 children – Alfred 16 office boy and Susannah 13. All born Durham except Susannah at Cox Green. Alfred married Mary Ann Eleanor Robinson and died in Bridlington in July 1983.
James Douglas Rutherford 49 Spout Lane. 157888 Gunner, 17th AA 82 Co. RGA. War medal only. SR. Enlisted at Washington 8/12/15, 38 years b Blyth. In hospital in Ipswich 49 days, 1917, for renal colic. Mobilised 1/2/17. 27/8/18 posted to India, leaving there 1/3/19
In 1911 at 10 Village Lane - James Douglas Rutherford 33, grocer with sister Eliz 27. Both were born at Blyth. He married Sarah Eliz Bellerby and died in Feb 1944.
Willis Hamilton 61 Spout Lane. N.K.1167 OS RN J88622 b 24/3/99 Durham (County), miner. Enlisted 9/5/18, demobilised 14/1/19. Received War Gratuity. In 1911 at 61 Spout Lane – Daniel Hamilton hewer 50, married for 18 years to Mary Jane 37, 6 children, 2 still alive – Willis 12. Parents b Cumberland and Willis at CLS.
Michael Finan 69 Spout Lane. K43795 Stoker HMS ‘Leander’. Born West Hartlepool 6/12/97, miner enlisted 26/6/17. Served on Dido/Nimrod and then Leander. Demobilised 4/2/19. Received War Gratuity. Pension ledger says resident at 13 South St, Murton Colliery, an address at Wingate having been deleted. Suffering from pneumonia, 20% disability and a pension of 8/- reducing to 7/6d for 104 weeks from 1921. In 1911 at 298 Brewery Square, Wingate – Peter Finan 59 widower, horsekeeper at colliery, b Sligo and grson Michael 13 b Wingate and Margaret Harley housekeeper widow 66.
Stephen Jr. Bartley 69 Spout Lane. 31485 Pte. 1st Northants. Started as 9334 9th West Yorks, War and Victory medals and then Special Reserve 22/2/19. Silver War Badge. Enlisted 28/8/14 and discharged 23/2/19 sickness, served overseas. Pension ledger. Born 1888 two addresses – Dene Tce Murton and Green St Murton. Suffering hyperheslydria with pension of 8/- and then 7/6d for 35 weeks from Feb 1922. In 1901 at Haswell - Stephen Bartley 38 and Annie 40 – children John 22, Stephen 14, Mary 12 and Margaret 4. Mr B born Washington and then Sunderland, Murton 2, Easington Lane and Sunderland. In 1911 Stephen Jr a boarder aged 22, still in Murton, a wagonman living with the Swan family.
Edward Patterson (Army has Pattinson) 73 Spout Lane. 786284 Gunner, 174th Bde. RFA. War and Victory medals, Silver War Badge. Pension ledger b 1881. Neurasthenia 40% for 16/- +9/5d for wife and 2 children then 50% for 20/+11/9d then June 1921 rejected then Sept 1921 40% then 30% until Sept 1923. In 1911 Census at White House Lodge, Birtley – Edward Pattinson 29, colliery labourer married to Hannah (Lowery) 23 for less than 1 year. Places of birth Fatfield and Hetton le Hole. Louisa, George E, George E (sic) and John Edwin were born 1913, 1915, 1917 and 1921. Edward died in Washington in 1956.
Robert Murdock 81 Spout Lane. 300725 Pte. 8th DLI. Started as 3355 DLI then King’s Royal Rifle Corps 300725, then RE 458783. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 67 Spout Lane – John Murdock 46 stonemason, married to Mary Ann (Boyd) for blank years and blank children but at home – Thomas 21 bricklayer, Eliz 18, Robert 16 driver, Frederick 12, John 10, Jane Ann 6 and Mabel 5. Places of birth – all CLS. Robert married Susannah Bowden and died in 1947 in Jarrow.
Thomas Stanger 83 Spout Lane 72762 Pte. 462nd Royal Defence Corps. Had been 3001 8th DLI in France from 28/7/16 to 11/7/17. Pension cards died 16/1/26. 19 Penshaw View, one card covered in notations up to 1932, widow Margaret but no amount stated. On a different card he was suffering gas poisoning, discharged 30/7/18, disability 20% then 30% for 4/6d + 2/4d for wife and 2 children and then raised to 12/- +5/3d and then 12/- + 7/1d up to Sept 1923. War and Victory medals. Silver War Badge, enlisted 25/9/14 and discharged 30/7/18 sick, aged 24, served overseas. In 1911 at 23 Bowes Cres Springwell – Thomas Stanger 59 colliery horsekeeper below, married for 39 years to Mary Jane 58 with 11 children, 10 still alive – Catherine 27, Mary Jane 23, George 18 putter, Thomas nephew 16 screener and Charles Stephenson Stanger 15 nephew screener. Places of birth Newcastle 2, Gateshead, Usworth 2 Gateshead 2.
James Summerside 101 Spout Lane. 340642 Pte. 37th NF. Silver War Badge, enlisted 30/6/16 and discharged 2/4/19 did not serve overseas. War medal. In 1911 at 115 Spout Lane – James Summerside 32 road labourer, married to Julia (Swegart) 27, for 5 years and three children – Mary Ann 5, Margaret 3 and Frederica 1. Places of birth Lemington, Daisy Hill Durham, Newburn, Gateshead and Washington.
Henry Humble 121 Spout Lane. 2784 Pte. RMSM RMLI E Coy Chatham Division, War medal. Born 10/3/97 and enlisted 21/2/18, a clerk, father Thomas at New Rd, Washington. In 1911 at 119 Spout Lane – Thomas Humble 59 Prudential Assurance Agent, married to Mary 56 for 37 years and 11 children, 9 still alive – Jane 36, Margaret 34 school teacher, John 30 grocer at Coop, Eliz 22, Lavinia Mary 20 school teacher, Bertha 18 and Henry 14. Places of birth Fatfield, Hetton, Fatfield, Hetton, Fatfield 3 and Washington 2.
John Humble 121 Spout Lane 471 Pte. 8th DLI. SR Pension ledger card. Suffering from olitis media, address Spout Lane, single. Award of £97.10.0 - October 1920 in addition to former awards. Pension began 26/3/19. War and Victory medal on 20 DLI list. (See above for family info.) John was 35, a grocer, when he enlisted 13/10/15, discharged 25/3/19. To France 5/5/16. War and Victory medals.
Redmond Gibbons 124 Spout Lane. 184743 Sapper, 92nd Field Co. RE. Pension ledger GSW arm, 20% for 8/- + 3/6d for wife and 1 child until March 1924 and then for Life. 3/4/19 discharged, b 1879. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Spout Lane – Redmond Gibbons 32 bricklayer, married under 1 year to Mary 30 – places of birth Fatfield and Littleburn. His brother, Michael was killed in October 1916, listed on Harraton memorial.
Henry Charlton Oswald 127 Spout Lane. 44066 Gunner, 63rd RFA. Born 1896, discharged 20/1/19. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 12 Nelson St West – George Henry Whiteman hewer 36, married to Martha Ann 40 for 2 years. Children at home were Henry Charlton Oswald 14, George Wm Whiteman 13, Martha Oswald 12, Christopher Scott Oswald 8, Eliz Ann Whiteman 8, Irene Oswald 6 and Joseph Thompson Oswald 4. Places of birth – Durham, Sunderland, HLS, Washington, HLS, Washington 4. Henry C was a token boy.
Nicholas Kilburn Strophair 12 Spout Lane. 18393 Sgt. 6th Yorks. To France 14/9/15 and discharged 2/6/19. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. Ended the war as Warrant Officer C2 565425 Labour Cops. In 1911 Nicholas was living at the Helmington Inn, near Hunwick as a 22 year old boarder with the family of John and Sarah Parkinson. He was a house painter born Etherley. He married Eliz Thirkell in 1921 in CLS.
William Clark Hunter 13 Spout Lane. 18849 Driver 383rd Battery RFA. SR. Born East Rainton, 26, single miner when he attested 7/9/14. 90 Bde, then D Battery 172 Bde. War and Victory medals. To France 20/7/15 so 1915 Star. Wounded in action 10/4/16 and hospital at Wimereux.Medals sent to 13 Lambert Place, Spout Lane, Durham. Pension ledger. Discharged 15/1/19 at 13 Lambert’s Place, Washington. He received a gratuity of £20 in November 1922. In 1911 at High Moorsley – Wm Henry 50 colliery engineer/fitter and Mary J Hunter 50 with Mary H dressmaker, Albert H 20 colliery mason, Herbert N Coop clerk and Wm C 12 colliery post boy – all children b High Moorsley. Can’t find him in 1911 Census.
Joseph Humes 22 Spout Lane. 95493 Pte. 5th Res. DLI War and Victory medal as 1/9th DLI In 1911 at 35 Shafto Tce – Mathew Henry Humes 40 drawer, married for 19 years to Eliz Ann 39, 8 children and 5 still alive – Joseph 16, Matthew Henry 14, Ann 9, Catherine 4 and Mary Lizzie 2. Joseph and Matthew were drivers. Places of birth – Usworth, Sunderland, Usworth 3 and Washington 2.
Ralph Saint 27 Spout Lane. 95653 Pte. 5th Res. DLI. He served as 95653, C Coy 13th DLI, 150th Brigade, 50th (Northumbrian) Division. He was a married miner, living at 27 Spout Lane, Washington, when he enlisted in December 1915. He’d married Mary Kent in March 1913 and their sons, William and George Howie, were born in, respectively, July 1913 and February 1917. Ralph was 5 feet 5. Perhaps because of his work as a miner he wasn’t mobilised until May 1918, joining his Battalion on 3/10/18. He was killed in action, a mere week later, on 11th October 1918. Ralph is buried in Quietiste Cemetery, A15. His plaque and scroll were sent to Mary in March 1920 and she and the two boys were entitled to a pension of 25/6d per week from 23/6/19.
Ralph was born in 1893 at Scotswood, Newcastle, but by 1901 his family were living in Spout Lane, Washington. His parents were William, (37), a general carter, and Mary (37) and his siblings were John William (16), Dorothy F (14), Thomas (11), Margaret (4), George (2) and James (12 weeks). Kelly’s Directory of 1914 states that William Saint was the “Carrier to Newcastle,” every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, returning the same day.
In 1911 Ralph was living at 31, Spout Lane, Washington. His father had married again in 1909, to Rose (44, born in London) and the siblings at home were Edward (12) and Ada (6). Ralph was a labourer at the colliery. Mr Saint indicated that he was the father of 7 children, of whom 2 had died. Ralph married Mary Kent in Hartlepool in Jan-March 1913 and William B (perhaps Boulton died July 1983) was born in Chester le Street in July-Sept of the same year.
Private R Saint, DLI, is commemorated on the plaque to those members of the Westwood Social Club who either served or served and died in World War 1.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Ralph Saint and gave his address as 27, Spout Lane. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015,
the army noted that Mary, Ralph’s widow, received £6.5.6d on 27/5/19, the sum including a war gratuity of £5, for herself and children. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 in today’s money.
A pension card for 95653, Pte Ralph Saint 13th DLI gives no date or cause of death but states that his death was notified 18/12/18, that his widow was Mary (no dob given) of 27 Spout Lane and that a £7 grant was issued 10/1/19. There is no mention of William B, their child.
Ralph Saint is listed on the Memorial to the men of F Pit, Washington. It was unveiled in 1921 by J Olds, Lodge Treasurer. From the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle of 2nd April 1921 “At the Miners Hall Washington, on Saturday night, a large audience assembled at the unveiling of a memorial tablet in memory of the men of the F Pit Lodge Durham Miners’ Association who died in the war. Mr John Cullen, president of the lodge, presided. At the outbreak of the war there were 1,084 men and boys employed at the colliery, of whom 436 joined the colours, and out of this number 64 gave their lives.
The memorial tablet, which is made of oak, standing on a stone base is 10 feet 9 inches in height and 6 feet 3 inches in width. On the centre panel are inscribed in gold the names of the 64 men who made the supreme sacrifice for King and Country.
The tablet, which is placed inside the hall, was erected by the C.W.S. Pelaw works, and cost about £200.”
George Edward Saint 31 Spout Lane. T.Z. 6364 Signalman HMT ‘Thalia’. Can’t find any medal information. His parents were William, (37), a general carter, and Mary (37) and his siblings were Ralph (18), John William (16), Dorothy F (14), Thomas (11), Margaret (4), and James (12 weeks). Kelly’s Directory of 1914 states that William Saint was the “Carrier to Newcastle,” every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, returning the same day.
In 1911 George E was living at 31, Spout Lane, Washington. His father had married again in 1909, to Rose (44, born in London) and the siblings at home were Ralph (18) and Ada (6). Ralph was a labourer at the colliery. Mr Saint indicated that he was the father of 7 children, of whom 2 had died. Ralph married Mary Kent in Hartlepool in Jan-March 1913 and William B (perhaps Boulton died July 1983) was born in Chester le Street in July-Sept of the same year. George married Lilian Simpson Howson in 1927 and died in 1934.
Pension ledger card says discharged 28/1/19, address 7 Gray’s Buildings CLS, his claim was rejected.
James William Norton 40 Spout Lane. 35980 Pte. 3rd DLI. Started as 10th DLI then 22nd NF 87645. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 6 Old Hall – James Wm Norton 24 cartman, married to Hannah 25, 5 years and 2 children – Mary Jane 2 and Wm 10m and John Norton father, 68 widower. Places of birth Washington, Tudhoe Grange, Washington 2 and Byker. JW died in 1959
Alfred Arthur Hume 41 Spout Lane. S/4-161585 Cpl. ASC. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 41 Spout Lane – George Hume 59 retired publican, married to Susannah 51, dressmaker, for 18 years with 2 children – Alfred 16 office boy and Susannah 13. All born Durham except Susannah at Cox Green. Alfred married Mary Ann Eleanor Robinson and died in Bridlington in July 1983.
James Douglas Rutherford 49 Spout Lane. 157888 Gunner, 17th AA 82 Co. RGA. War medal only. SR. Enlisted at Washington 8/12/15, 38 years b Blyth. In hospital in Ipswich 49 days, 1917, for renal colic. Mobilised 1/2/17. 27/8/18 posted to India, leaving there 1/3/19
In 1911 at 10 Village Lane - James Douglas Rutherford 33, grocer with sister Eliz 27. Both were born at Blyth. He married Sarah Eliz Bellerby and died in Feb 1944.
Willis Hamilton 61 Spout Lane. N.K.1167 OS RN J88622 b 24/3/99 Durham (County), miner. Enlisted 9/5/18, demobilised 14/1/19. Received War Gratuity. In 1911 at 61 Spout Lane – Daniel Hamilton hewer 50, married for 18 years to Mary Jane 37, 6 children, 2 still alive – Willis 12. Parents b Cumberland and Willis at CLS.
Michael Finan 69 Spout Lane. K43795 Stoker HMS ‘Leander’. Born West Hartlepool 6/12/97, miner enlisted 26/6/17. Served on Dido/Nimrod and then Leander. Demobilised 4/2/19. Received War Gratuity. Pension ledger says resident at 13 South St, Murton Colliery, an address at Wingate having been deleted. Suffering from pneumonia, 20% disability and a pension of 8/- reducing to 7/6d for 104 weeks from 1921. In 1911 at 298 Brewery Square, Wingate – Peter Finan 59 widower, horsekeeper at colliery, b Sligo and grson Michael 13 b Wingate and Margaret Harley housekeeper widow 66.
Stephen Jr. Bartley 69 Spout Lane. 31485 Pte. 1st Northants. Started as 9334 9th West Yorks, War and Victory medals and then Special Reserve 22/2/19. Silver War Badge. Enlisted 28/8/14 and discharged 23/2/19 sickness, served overseas. Pension ledger. Born 1888 two addresses – Dene Tce Murton and Green St Murton. Suffering hyperheslydria with pension of 8/- and then 7/6d for 35 weeks from Feb 1922. In 1901 at Haswell - Stephen Bartley 38 and Annie 40 – children John 22, Stephen 14, Mary 12 and Margaret 4. Mr B born Washington and then Sunderland, Murton 2, Easington Lane and Sunderland. In 1911 Stephen Jr a boarder aged 22, still in Murton, a wagonman living with the Swan family.
Edward Patterson (Army has Pattinson) 73 Spout Lane. 786284 Gunner, 174th Bde. RFA. War and Victory medals, Silver War Badge. Pension ledger b 1881. Neurasthenia 40% for 16/- +9/5d for wife and 2 children then 50% for 20/+11/9d then June 1921 rejected then Sept 1921 40% then 30% until Sept 1923. In 1911 Census at White House Lodge, Birtley – Edward Pattinson 29, colliery labourer married to Hannah (Lowery) 23 for less than 1 year. Places of birth Fatfield and Hetton le Hole. Louisa, George E, George E (sic) and John Edwin were born 1913, 1915, 1917 and 1921. Edward died in Washington in 1956.
Robert Murdock 81 Spout Lane. 300725 Pte. 8th DLI. Started as 3355 DLI then King’s Royal Rifle Corps 300725, then RE 458783. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 67 Spout Lane – John Murdock 46 stonemason, married to Mary Ann (Boyd) for blank years and blank children but at home – Thomas 21 bricklayer, Eliz 18, Robert 16 driver, Frederick 12, John 10, Jane Ann 6 and Mabel 5. Places of birth – all CLS. Robert married Susannah Bowden and died in 1947 in Jarrow.
Thomas Stanger 83 Spout Lane 72762 Pte. 462nd Royal Defence Corps. Had been 3001 8th DLI in France from 28/7/16 to 11/7/17. Pension cards died 16/1/26. 19 Penshaw View, one card covered in notations up to 1932, widow Margaret but no amount stated. On a different card he was suffering gas poisoning, discharged 30/7/18, disability 20% then 30% for 4/6d + 2/4d for wife and 2 children and then raised to 12/- +5/3d and then 12/- + 7/1d up to Sept 1923. War and Victory medals. Silver War Badge, enlisted 25/9/14 and discharged 30/7/18 sick, aged 24, served overseas. In 1911 at 23 Bowes Cres Springwell – Thomas Stanger 59 colliery horsekeeper below, married for 39 years to Mary Jane 58 with 11 children, 10 still alive – Catherine 27, Mary Jane 23, George 18 putter, Thomas nephew 16 screener and Charles Stephenson Stanger 15 nephew screener. Places of birth Newcastle 2, Gateshead, Usworth 2 Gateshead 2.
James Summerside 101 Spout Lane. 340642 Pte. 37th NF. Silver War Badge, enlisted 30/6/16 and discharged 2/4/19 did not serve overseas. War medal. In 1911 at 115 Spout Lane – James Summerside 32 road labourer, married to Julia (Swegart) 27, for 5 years and three children – Mary Ann 5, Margaret 3 and Frederica 1. Places of birth Lemington, Daisy Hill Durham, Newburn, Gateshead and Washington.
Henry Humble 121 Spout Lane. 2784 Pte. RMSM RMLI E Coy Chatham Division, War medal. Born 10/3/97 and enlisted 21/2/18, a clerk, father Thomas at New Rd, Washington. In 1911 at 119 Spout Lane – Thomas Humble 59 Prudential Assurance Agent, married to Mary 56 for 37 years and 11 children, 9 still alive – Jane 36, Margaret 34 school teacher, John 30 grocer at Coop, Eliz 22, Lavinia Mary 20 school teacher, Bertha 18 and Henry 14. Places of birth Fatfield, Hetton, Fatfield, Hetton, Fatfield 3 and Washington 2.
John Humble 121 Spout Lane 471 Pte. 8th DLI. SR Pension ledger card. Suffering from olitis media, address Spout Lane, single. Award of £97.10.0 - October 1920 in addition to former awards. Pension began 26/3/19. War and Victory medal on 20 DLI list. (See above for family info.) John was 35, a grocer, when he enlisted 13/10/15, discharged 25/3/19. To France 5/5/16. War and Victory medals.
Redmond Gibbons 124 Spout Lane. 184743 Sapper, 92nd Field Co. RE. Pension ledger GSW arm, 20% for 8/- + 3/6d for wife and 1 child until March 1924 and then for Life. 3/4/19 discharged, b 1879. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Spout Lane – Redmond Gibbons 32 bricklayer, married under 1 year to Mary 30 – places of birth Fatfield and Littleburn. His brother, Michael was killed in October 1916, listed on Harraton memorial.
Henry Charlton Oswald 127 Spout Lane. 44066 Gunner, 63rd RFA. Born 1896, discharged 20/1/19. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 12 Nelson St West – George Henry Whiteman hewer 36, married to Martha Ann 40 for 2 years. Children at home were Henry Charlton Oswald 14, George Wm Whiteman 13, Martha Oswald 12, Christopher Scott Oswald 8, Eliz Ann Whiteman 8, Irene Oswald 6 and Joseph Thompson Oswald 4. Places of birth – Durham, Sunderland, HLS, Washington, HLS, Washington 4. Henry C was a token boy.
George William Whiteman 127 Spout Lane. 81261 Driver RFA. To France 19/10/15 so 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 12 Nelson St West – George Henry Whiteman hewer 36, married to Martha Ann 40 for 2 years. Children at home were Henry Charlton Oswald 14, George Wm Whiteman 13, Martha Oswald 12, Christopher Scott Oswald 8, Eliz Ann Whiteman 8, Irene Oswald 6 and Joseph Thompson Oswald 4. Places of birth – Durham, Sunderland, HLS, Washington, HLS, Washington 4. Henry C was a token boy.
Amos Chambers 131 Spout Lane. 282127. Despatch rider RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Earsey House – Hannah Chambers widow 49, retired innkeeper b Usworth and Ann Chambers 22 b Washington Village and Amos 19 token cabin at Glebe Colliery, b Washington Village. He died 1981 in Newcastle.
Kathleen Mary Bishop The Manse. V.A.D. Nurse TFNS. The Manse 33 Washington Village engaged 26/5/15 as Nurse to present, 23/5/19. 2nd Northern General Leeds (Military) 26-05-1915 to Transferred France (Military) 27-04-1917 to present, Dept JW VAD Commission Cheshire 68, mentioned in despatches 5/3/19. Original address was 17 Clarkson Ave, Wisbech.
Could be - born in Hertford, one of 4 kids living with Maria Bishop in W Kensington and described as portrait painter. 38 years old.
(Thomas) William Longmoor 2 Lambert’s Place. 90372 Driver 14th RFA. War and Victory medals. To France 20/5/15 so 1915 Star. SR. Enlisted at West Hartlepool Sept 1914, aged 19, 2 Lambert Place Washington Village, born at Hartlepool, discharged 10/1/19. Father Thos Joseph. 10 days leave at New Year 1916/17. In 1911 at 2 Lambert’s Place – Thomas Joseph Longmoor shifter 46, married 26 years to Ann 47, 6 children, 4 still alive – Thos Wm 14 bank labourer, Catherine Jane Hall dau married 21 and Ann Wilson grdau 4. Places of birth Hartlepool, Philadelphia, Hartlepool, Castle Eden and Hartlepool. He died in 1943 in Sussex.
Hedley Mason 4 Lambert’s Place. 14007 Pte. 3rd Yorks. To France 27/8/15, discharged 8/1/19 close number to Frank Lambert, Wm Knox Roper & William Forster. 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. Army has him as 8th Yorks. SR. Attested 2/9/14 at Washington at 24, miner, married. His son Wm Hedley Mason died in July 1916, aged 2 months at 22 Todd’s Buildings of teething, bronchitis and convulsions. Some ‘disciplinary matters’ included overstaying his pass, irregular behaviour on sentry duty, urinating in a support trench, refusing to comply with an order…Married Annie Whittle 31/12/1901 by Rev Lomax, Robt Prudhoe witness. Spent some time in hospital in Rouen and then England (Bradford for 10 weeks) after being buried in a trench at Contalmaison on 10/7/16 by a bursting shell. In 1911 at Victoria Place – Hedley Mason 21 hewer, married 3m to Annie 22 with William Whittle, father, widower 54 and William Whittle Jr 15. Wm Sr was an engine fitter and Wm Jr a moulder. All born Washington.
George Patterson Wilson 5 Lambert’s Place. 154259 Gunner. RGA. Base Details, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Offerton Crossing - William Wilson 56 yardman, Railway Co, married to Sarah Ann 52 for 31 years and 7 children and George 19 apprentice carpenter in shipyard and James Henry 16 apprentice moulder in foundry. Places of birth - Berwickshire, Tow Law, Washington and Penshaw.
Walter Mould 9 Lambert’s Place. 30729 Pte. 2nd Lincs. War and Victory medals, close number to RS Gould. In 1911 at 5 Gardiner’s Tce – John Mould 61 widower, iron founder – with Robert 29 bricklayer’s labourer, Walter 27, blacksmith’s striker, Thomas 24 shifter and Annie 21. All born Washington.
William Robinson Lambert’s Place. 24887 Sgt. RGA, 73 Coy – War Medal only. Possible in 1911 at 23 Oak St – George Dixon 38 hewer, married to Margaret Jane 36 for 18 years and 4 children, 3 still alive – Thomas Robinson 18, William Robinson 17 and Richard Robinson 13
(all putters) and Georgina Harris sister 31 married 11 years but no husband listed. Places of birth – all Blaydon but no place listed beside Georgina.
Robert Gourley 5 Gardiner’s Terrace. 345 Pte. 20th DLI. Pension - died 21/5/22. Born 1896, discharged 15/2/19 address 4 Croan St, Backworth, single, suffering GSW, 100% disability for 40/- per week. Man died 25/1/22. On a different card it says he was suffering from broncho pneumonia and that his stepfather was Robert Howliston of 5 Pictree, CLS. A dependant’s card names Robert Howliston as dependant, at Crone St, Shiremoor and date of death as 25/1/22. Silver War Badge, enlisted 22/9/15 and discharged 15/2/19 aged 22, served overseas. War and Victory medals. Born 1895, residence nr Backworth. Probate says he died at Shiremoor and left £50 effects to John William Gourley, miner. In 1911 at 157 Shipley St Byker – Rose Ann Gourley 43 married 25 years, 10 children, 9 still alive but the years crossed out, - John 23, George 19, Ann 16, Robert 13, Richard 11, James 9 and William 4. Three oldest were apprentice ship plater, apprentice turner in fitting shop and apprentice dressmaker. All born in Byker, St Anthony’s.
James Howliston 5 Gardiner’s Terrace. 65954 Bombardier 108th RFA. To France 1/9/15. Corporal, War, Victory medals and 1915 Star. In 1911 at The View, Newbottle – Robert Howliston 49 cartman Lambton Coal Co, married to Mary Ann 36 for 7 years with James 17 run rider, Rebecca 15, Isabella 13, Gilbert 6 and Margaret 1. Looks like Mr Howliston had been married twice – to Mary Ann for 7 years and to previous wife for 9 years. Total of 9 children, 5 still alive. Places of birth Alnwick, Kenton Nd, East Herrington 3, Sunderland and Newbottle.
Robert Patterson 7 Gardiner’s Terrace. 30775 Pte. 1st East Yorks. – enlisted on 15/12/15. He was 19, a stonemason, born in Byker and living at 46, Edith Avenue, Usworth. Robert was 5 feet 3, weighed 124lbs and was CofE. Robert first served in the 3rd Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment, being mobilised on 16/7/17 and going to France on 1/4/18, having been transferred to 1st Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment (64th Brigade, 21st Division) and given a new number, 30775. He was reported missing on 28th May 1918. His pay, 19/6d per week, was sent to his wife, Mrs Ruth Hall Patterson at 7, Gardiner’s Terrace, the end date being noted as 30/3/19. Ruth had given birth to Mary in August 1916. The Holy Trinity Church, Washington, marriage register lists Robert Patterson as marrying Ruth Hope (sic) Fitzpatrick (20) on 29th May 1915. In September 1915 Robert and Ruth had their child, Agnes Louvain (after the Belgian town in which German atrocities were committed) Patterson, baptised at Holy Trinity, Washington, their address given as 4, Brandy Row and his occupation stated as “joiner.”
When Ruth was asked to complete a list of her husband’s relatives, she was able to specify Robert, his father, of 23, Middlefield Row, mother Mary and siblings William, Archie, John, Thomas, Joseph, Mary, Janet, Margaret and Isabella but she stated that she did not know their ages.
Robert’s plaque and scroll arrived in September 1920 and his War and Victory medals in 1922. The army was unable to locate any effects. He is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that Ruth, Robert’s widow, received £7.5.5d on 23/12/19, the sum including a war gratuity of £5.
The 1901 Census listed the family at Thornborough St, Byker. Robert (25) and Mary (23) had three children – Robert (5), Maria (3) and William (10m). All were born in Newcastle. In 1911 the family were still in Newcastle, Archie (sic) Janet (7), John (5), Margaret (1), Thomas (3) and Archie (9) having been born. Isabella, mentioned in the list of relatives drawn up in 1919, may have been born after the 1911 Census.
Private Robert Patterson, 30775, 1st East Yorkshire Regiment, was included on the Absent Voters List of 1918, his address given as 7, Gardener’s Terrace. On the same list, at 8, Model Dwellings, was John Patterson, possibly Robert’s brother, serving as Private 1818, 2nd
Royal Irish Fusiliers. Lisa Cousins, great granddaughter of Robert Patterson (Sr) advises that he and Robert (Jr) both served.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Robert Patterson and gave his address as 7, Gardener’s Terrace. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved.
A dependant’s card lists 30775 Pte Robert Patterson , East Yorks as 20/5/18 (no cause of death stated), death notified 28/8/18 and that Ruth Errington (b 23/11/95) of 7 Gardener’s Terrace was the Guardian of his child, later 54 The Oval. The child, Mary, was born 24/8/16. Ruth was paid a grant of £6 on 16/2/20 and a pension of 20/5d per week from 31/3/19. Ruth H Patterson m Robert Errington May 1920 CLS.
From a current relative – ‘My Great Grandfather Robert Patterson of 23 Middlefield Row, Washington served in WW1 and survived but his son Robert Patterson died in WW1 aged 23 years old. His name is on the memorial in Washington Village. He had just married at Ruth Hope Errington and had a daughter named Mary who was 2 I think when he died aged 23 years old. My Great Uncle Christopher Berry Longworth died during WW1 also (from Lancashire area not Washington). I also had a Great Grandfather named John William (aka Jack) Saint who survived WW1 and possibly served with Durham Light Infantry but I don't know much about him other than his wife was Mary and they were from Washington. The other side of my family are Longworths of Washington and mostly miners.
James Hodge R Smith 4 The Green. 89320 Sapper 57th Field Co. RE. To France 1/6/15, discharged 25/4/19. 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Born 1881, resident The Green. Pension ledger states married and living at 4 The Green. Suffering debility 30% and pension of 12/- + 8/10d for wife and 3 children, pension began 26/4/19. In 1911 at 4 The Green – James Hodge Smith 31, house joiner – married to Mary Winnifred 26, for 8 years with 3 children – Isabella Agnes 7, Laura Loyd S (sic) 4 and Jessie Mary 2. Places of birth Elie Fifeshire, HLS and 3 at Washington.
Sydney Hunter 7 The Green. 19353 RQM Sgt. 15th DLI. WO Class 2 and then WO Class 1. DCM London Gazette 15/11/18. Citation – ‘During an attack, under very heavy machine gun fire, this warrant officer set a conspicuous and brilliant example of courage and determination, which did much to encourage the men in the difficult task of the advance. He assisted the officers to reorganise when the objective was captured, displaying the utmost coolness under heavy fire. MSM Gazette 17/6/18. Another Gazette entry 21/12/17 for MTD? To France 11/9/15 and next number to Stephenson Besford. 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Commercial Hotel, The Green – Sydney Hunter hotel proprietor, married to Eliz Hannah (Paxton) 26 for 1 year and 1 child – Gladys 8m and Eliz M Paxton minlaw 69 widow and Ethel Platton 20 servant. Places of birth Usworth, Durham City, Washington, York, India Royal Pindi (sic).
25/4/19 WASHINGTON VILLAGE from a local newspaper
At the Commercial Hotel, Washington Village, a welcome home was given by a few friends to the landlord, Regt SM Sydney Hunter, who has recently returned from the Army after over four years in active service, during which he gained both the DCM and the MSM. Mr John Elliott, of Washington Staithes, presided and Mr J Pattinson, farmer, was vice chairman. Mr Elliott extended a hearty welcome home and the company then drank to the health of Mr and Mrs Hunter and family. The rest of the evening was spent in harmony, songs being rendered by Messrs GT Summerson, Jones and T Robson.
Thomas William Black 9 The Green. 8855 L/Cpl. 53rd Notts and Derbys. In 1911 at 1 Wear Tce – Alexander Black 40 shifter, married for 13 years to Susannah (Amer) with 3 children – Thomas Wm 12, Alfred 10 and Alexander 6. Places of birth - Dumfrieshire, Carlisle, Hesket, Willington and Penrith. Mrs Susan Black of 9 The Green, Washington served from 6/8/15 to
12/6/16 at 9th Durham V.A. Hospital, Long Room, Chilton Moor, Rank VAD and cook, did 693 hours.
In 1911 Susannah Black living with husband Alexander at 1 Wear Terrace. She was born in Carlisle (husband in Dumfries) and had 3 sons.
Richard Madden 10 The Green. 492 Sgt- Maj. 27th NF D Coy 103 LTMB. London Gazette for MTD 11/2/17. PR Enlisted 8/1/15, aged 33, b Waterloo. Married 4/11/07 – James born October 08, Veronica 05/13 and Richard Anthony in August 1915. GSW buttock 1/7/16 at the Somme and taken to 3rd Canadian GH Boulogne and thence to England, 20% pension expires 3/2/20. Back to France 19/1/17. Mentioned in despatches 7/11/17 and LG 14/12/17. 26/2/18 to 9th NF. DCM awarded 20/6/18. Citation – LG 3/10/18 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of half of the battery. The half battery was isolated and under heavy fire, and Staff Serjeant Madden, with great skill and courage, fought the half battery back, and very considerably assisted in delaying the enemy’s advance.’ Medical board says no disability. Began in 9th NF then 27th, then 23rd then 27th WO Class II. War and Victory medals. In 1911 (no address) Richard Madden 25, hewer, married to Nellie (Ellen McMahon) 23 for 3 years and 1 child – James 2 and Owen McMahon boarder 21 shifter. Places of birth Usworth, Birtley, Washington and Usworth/
John (William) Chambers Northampton House. 47100 1st AM RAF. Muster date into RAF 1/6/16. Born 1883. Blacksmith and confectioner, married to Alice on 2/7/10. Had been 21st DLI 33032. Discharged 30/4/20. Served for a time in 111 Squadron. In 1911 at 8 Bell St – John William Chambers 26 shifter married 1 year to Alice Ann – born at Washington Village and Pattinson Town.
James Cook 1 Old Hall. 953 O.S. RN. May be J88210 born Nov 1895 in Durham, miner. Joined 4/5/18, Ordinary Seaman Princess Royal from 12 Nov- Feb 1919 and demobilisation. In 1911 at High Farm, Washington – John Cook, farm labourer, married to Annie (Moon) for 23 years and 4 children – John William 18 farm lab, James Cook 15 driver, John William Bramhall soninlaw, house painter 24, married 4 years to Ethel Bramhall dau and 1 child – Allan 3. Places of birth Westminster, Aldbrough Yks, Old Washington 4 and Washington. James married Annie Swan and died in 1976
John William Cook 1 Old Hall 27902 Driver 120th MGC. War and Victory medals, discharged 4/2/19. (See above for family info.)
William Besford 2 Old Hall 14486 Pte. 2nd East Yorks. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 2 Old Hall – William Besford 30 colliery labourer, married to Mary Ann 24 for 3 years and 2 children – Elenor 2 and Sarah Annie 4m. Places of birth Washington, Seaham Harbour and then Washington 2.
(James) Herbert Davi(d)son Rectory Lodge. 45335 Pte. 1st KOYLI. Possible - In 1911 at Beaumont St, Newcastle – Frank Davison 42 clerk, married 23 years to Eliza Jane with 2 children – George Stanley 22, draper’s assistant and James Herbert 19, miner. Places of birth Washington, Newcastle, Sunderland and Washington.
Amos Chambers 131 Spout Lane. 282127. Despatch rider RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Earsey House – Hannah Chambers widow 49, retired innkeeper b Usworth and Ann Chambers 22 b Washington Village and Amos 19 token cabin at Glebe Colliery, b Washington Village. He died 1981 in Newcastle.
Kathleen Mary Bishop The Manse. V.A.D. Nurse TFNS. The Manse 33 Washington Village engaged 26/5/15 as Nurse to present, 23/5/19. 2nd Northern General Leeds (Military) 26-05-1915 to Transferred France (Military) 27-04-1917 to present, Dept JW VAD Commission Cheshire 68, mentioned in despatches 5/3/19. Original address was 17 Clarkson Ave, Wisbech.
Could be - born in Hertford, one of 4 kids living with Maria Bishop in W Kensington and described as portrait painter. 38 years old.
(Thomas) William Longmoor 2 Lambert’s Place. 90372 Driver 14th RFA. War and Victory medals. To France 20/5/15 so 1915 Star. SR. Enlisted at West Hartlepool Sept 1914, aged 19, 2 Lambert Place Washington Village, born at Hartlepool, discharged 10/1/19. Father Thos Joseph. 10 days leave at New Year 1916/17. In 1911 at 2 Lambert’s Place – Thomas Joseph Longmoor shifter 46, married 26 years to Ann 47, 6 children, 4 still alive – Thos Wm 14 bank labourer, Catherine Jane Hall dau married 21 and Ann Wilson grdau 4. Places of birth Hartlepool, Philadelphia, Hartlepool, Castle Eden and Hartlepool. He died in 1943 in Sussex.
Hedley Mason 4 Lambert’s Place. 14007 Pte. 3rd Yorks. To France 27/8/15, discharged 8/1/19 close number to Frank Lambert, Wm Knox Roper & William Forster. 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. Army has him as 8th Yorks. SR. Attested 2/9/14 at Washington at 24, miner, married. His son Wm Hedley Mason died in July 1916, aged 2 months at 22 Todd’s Buildings of teething, bronchitis and convulsions. Some ‘disciplinary matters’ included overstaying his pass, irregular behaviour on sentry duty, urinating in a support trench, refusing to comply with an order…Married Annie Whittle 31/12/1901 by Rev Lomax, Robt Prudhoe witness. Spent some time in hospital in Rouen and then England (Bradford for 10 weeks) after being buried in a trench at Contalmaison on 10/7/16 by a bursting shell. In 1911 at Victoria Place – Hedley Mason 21 hewer, married 3m to Annie 22 with William Whittle, father, widower 54 and William Whittle Jr 15. Wm Sr was an engine fitter and Wm Jr a moulder. All born Washington.
George Patterson Wilson 5 Lambert’s Place. 154259 Gunner. RGA. Base Details, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Offerton Crossing - William Wilson 56 yardman, Railway Co, married to Sarah Ann 52 for 31 years and 7 children and George 19 apprentice carpenter in shipyard and James Henry 16 apprentice moulder in foundry. Places of birth - Berwickshire, Tow Law, Washington and Penshaw.
Walter Mould 9 Lambert’s Place. 30729 Pte. 2nd Lincs. War and Victory medals, close number to RS Gould. In 1911 at 5 Gardiner’s Tce – John Mould 61 widower, iron founder – with Robert 29 bricklayer’s labourer, Walter 27, blacksmith’s striker, Thomas 24 shifter and Annie 21. All born Washington.
William Robinson Lambert’s Place. 24887 Sgt. RGA, 73 Coy – War Medal only. Possible in 1911 at 23 Oak St – George Dixon 38 hewer, married to Margaret Jane 36 for 18 years and 4 children, 3 still alive – Thomas Robinson 18, William Robinson 17 and Richard Robinson 13
(all putters) and Georgina Harris sister 31 married 11 years but no husband listed. Places of birth – all Blaydon but no place listed beside Georgina.
Robert Gourley 5 Gardiner’s Terrace. 345 Pte. 20th DLI. Pension - died 21/5/22. Born 1896, discharged 15/2/19 address 4 Croan St, Backworth, single, suffering GSW, 100% disability for 40/- per week. Man died 25/1/22. On a different card it says he was suffering from broncho pneumonia and that his stepfather was Robert Howliston of 5 Pictree, CLS. A dependant’s card names Robert Howliston as dependant, at Crone St, Shiremoor and date of death as 25/1/22. Silver War Badge, enlisted 22/9/15 and discharged 15/2/19 aged 22, served overseas. War and Victory medals. Born 1895, residence nr Backworth. Probate says he died at Shiremoor and left £50 effects to John William Gourley, miner. In 1911 at 157 Shipley St Byker – Rose Ann Gourley 43 married 25 years, 10 children, 9 still alive but the years crossed out, - John 23, George 19, Ann 16, Robert 13, Richard 11, James 9 and William 4. Three oldest were apprentice ship plater, apprentice turner in fitting shop and apprentice dressmaker. All born in Byker, St Anthony’s.
James Howliston 5 Gardiner’s Terrace. 65954 Bombardier 108th RFA. To France 1/9/15. Corporal, War, Victory medals and 1915 Star. In 1911 at The View, Newbottle – Robert Howliston 49 cartman Lambton Coal Co, married to Mary Ann 36 for 7 years with James 17 run rider, Rebecca 15, Isabella 13, Gilbert 6 and Margaret 1. Looks like Mr Howliston had been married twice – to Mary Ann for 7 years and to previous wife for 9 years. Total of 9 children, 5 still alive. Places of birth Alnwick, Kenton Nd, East Herrington 3, Sunderland and Newbottle.
Robert Patterson 7 Gardiner’s Terrace. 30775 Pte. 1st East Yorks. – enlisted on 15/12/15. He was 19, a stonemason, born in Byker and living at 46, Edith Avenue, Usworth. Robert was 5 feet 3, weighed 124lbs and was CofE. Robert first served in the 3rd Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment, being mobilised on 16/7/17 and going to France on 1/4/18, having been transferred to 1st Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment (64th Brigade, 21st Division) and given a new number, 30775. He was reported missing on 28th May 1918. His pay, 19/6d per week, was sent to his wife, Mrs Ruth Hall Patterson at 7, Gardiner’s Terrace, the end date being noted as 30/3/19. Ruth had given birth to Mary in August 1916. The Holy Trinity Church, Washington, marriage register lists Robert Patterson as marrying Ruth Hope (sic) Fitzpatrick (20) on 29th May 1915. In September 1915 Robert and Ruth had their child, Agnes Louvain (after the Belgian town in which German atrocities were committed) Patterson, baptised at Holy Trinity, Washington, their address given as 4, Brandy Row and his occupation stated as “joiner.”
When Ruth was asked to complete a list of her husband’s relatives, she was able to specify Robert, his father, of 23, Middlefield Row, mother Mary and siblings William, Archie, John, Thomas, Joseph, Mary, Janet, Margaret and Isabella but she stated that she did not know their ages.
Robert’s plaque and scroll arrived in September 1920 and his War and Victory medals in 1922. The army was unable to locate any effects. He is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that Ruth, Robert’s widow, received £7.5.5d on 23/12/19, the sum including a war gratuity of £5.
The 1901 Census listed the family at Thornborough St, Byker. Robert (25) and Mary (23) had three children – Robert (5), Maria (3) and William (10m). All were born in Newcastle. In 1911 the family were still in Newcastle, Archie (sic) Janet (7), John (5), Margaret (1), Thomas (3) and Archie (9) having been born. Isabella, mentioned in the list of relatives drawn up in 1919, may have been born after the 1911 Census.
Private Robert Patterson, 30775, 1st East Yorkshire Regiment, was included on the Absent Voters List of 1918, his address given as 7, Gardener’s Terrace. On the same list, at 8, Model Dwellings, was John Patterson, possibly Robert’s brother, serving as Private 1818, 2nd
Royal Irish Fusiliers. Lisa Cousins, great granddaughter of Robert Patterson (Sr) advises that he and Robert (Jr) both served.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Robert Patterson and gave his address as 7, Gardener’s Terrace. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved.
A dependant’s card lists 30775 Pte Robert Patterson , East Yorks as 20/5/18 (no cause of death stated), death notified 28/8/18 and that Ruth Errington (b 23/11/95) of 7 Gardener’s Terrace was the Guardian of his child, later 54 The Oval. The child, Mary, was born 24/8/16. Ruth was paid a grant of £6 on 16/2/20 and a pension of 20/5d per week from 31/3/19. Ruth H Patterson m Robert Errington May 1920 CLS.
From a current relative – ‘My Great Grandfather Robert Patterson of 23 Middlefield Row, Washington served in WW1 and survived but his son Robert Patterson died in WW1 aged 23 years old. His name is on the memorial in Washington Village. He had just married at Ruth Hope Errington and had a daughter named Mary who was 2 I think when he died aged 23 years old. My Great Uncle Christopher Berry Longworth died during WW1 also (from Lancashire area not Washington). I also had a Great Grandfather named John William (aka Jack) Saint who survived WW1 and possibly served with Durham Light Infantry but I don't know much about him other than his wife was Mary and they were from Washington. The other side of my family are Longworths of Washington and mostly miners.
James Hodge R Smith 4 The Green. 89320 Sapper 57th Field Co. RE. To France 1/6/15, discharged 25/4/19. 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Born 1881, resident The Green. Pension ledger states married and living at 4 The Green. Suffering debility 30% and pension of 12/- + 8/10d for wife and 3 children, pension began 26/4/19. In 1911 at 4 The Green – James Hodge Smith 31, house joiner – married to Mary Winnifred 26, for 8 years with 3 children – Isabella Agnes 7, Laura Loyd S (sic) 4 and Jessie Mary 2. Places of birth Elie Fifeshire, HLS and 3 at Washington.
Sydney Hunter 7 The Green. 19353 RQM Sgt. 15th DLI. WO Class 2 and then WO Class 1. DCM London Gazette 15/11/18. Citation – ‘During an attack, under very heavy machine gun fire, this warrant officer set a conspicuous and brilliant example of courage and determination, which did much to encourage the men in the difficult task of the advance. He assisted the officers to reorganise when the objective was captured, displaying the utmost coolness under heavy fire. MSM Gazette 17/6/18. Another Gazette entry 21/12/17 for MTD? To France 11/9/15 and next number to Stephenson Besford. 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Commercial Hotel, The Green – Sydney Hunter hotel proprietor, married to Eliz Hannah (Paxton) 26 for 1 year and 1 child – Gladys 8m and Eliz M Paxton minlaw 69 widow and Ethel Platton 20 servant. Places of birth Usworth, Durham City, Washington, York, India Royal Pindi (sic).
25/4/19 WASHINGTON VILLAGE from a local newspaper
At the Commercial Hotel, Washington Village, a welcome home was given by a few friends to the landlord, Regt SM Sydney Hunter, who has recently returned from the Army after over four years in active service, during which he gained both the DCM and the MSM. Mr John Elliott, of Washington Staithes, presided and Mr J Pattinson, farmer, was vice chairman. Mr Elliott extended a hearty welcome home and the company then drank to the health of Mr and Mrs Hunter and family. The rest of the evening was spent in harmony, songs being rendered by Messrs GT Summerson, Jones and T Robson.
Thomas William Black 9 The Green. 8855 L/Cpl. 53rd Notts and Derbys. In 1911 at 1 Wear Tce – Alexander Black 40 shifter, married for 13 years to Susannah (Amer) with 3 children – Thomas Wm 12, Alfred 10 and Alexander 6. Places of birth - Dumfrieshire, Carlisle, Hesket, Willington and Penrith. Mrs Susan Black of 9 The Green, Washington served from 6/8/15 to
12/6/16 at 9th Durham V.A. Hospital, Long Room, Chilton Moor, Rank VAD and cook, did 693 hours.
In 1911 Susannah Black living with husband Alexander at 1 Wear Terrace. She was born in Carlisle (husband in Dumfries) and had 3 sons.
Richard Madden 10 The Green. 492 Sgt- Maj. 27th NF D Coy 103 LTMB. London Gazette for MTD 11/2/17. PR Enlisted 8/1/15, aged 33, b Waterloo. Married 4/11/07 – James born October 08, Veronica 05/13 and Richard Anthony in August 1915. GSW buttock 1/7/16 at the Somme and taken to 3rd Canadian GH Boulogne and thence to England, 20% pension expires 3/2/20. Back to France 19/1/17. Mentioned in despatches 7/11/17 and LG 14/12/17. 26/2/18 to 9th NF. DCM awarded 20/6/18. Citation – LG 3/10/18 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of half of the battery. The half battery was isolated and under heavy fire, and Staff Serjeant Madden, with great skill and courage, fought the half battery back, and very considerably assisted in delaying the enemy’s advance.’ Medical board says no disability. Began in 9th NF then 27th, then 23rd then 27th WO Class II. War and Victory medals. In 1911 (no address) Richard Madden 25, hewer, married to Nellie (Ellen McMahon) 23 for 3 years and 1 child – James 2 and Owen McMahon boarder 21 shifter. Places of birth Usworth, Birtley, Washington and Usworth/
John (William) Chambers Northampton House. 47100 1st AM RAF. Muster date into RAF 1/6/16. Born 1883. Blacksmith and confectioner, married to Alice on 2/7/10. Had been 21st DLI 33032. Discharged 30/4/20. Served for a time in 111 Squadron. In 1911 at 8 Bell St – John William Chambers 26 shifter married 1 year to Alice Ann – born at Washington Village and Pattinson Town.
James Cook 1 Old Hall. 953 O.S. RN. May be J88210 born Nov 1895 in Durham, miner. Joined 4/5/18, Ordinary Seaman Princess Royal from 12 Nov- Feb 1919 and demobilisation. In 1911 at High Farm, Washington – John Cook, farm labourer, married to Annie (Moon) for 23 years and 4 children – John William 18 farm lab, James Cook 15 driver, John William Bramhall soninlaw, house painter 24, married 4 years to Ethel Bramhall dau and 1 child – Allan 3. Places of birth Westminster, Aldbrough Yks, Old Washington 4 and Washington. James married Annie Swan and died in 1976
John William Cook 1 Old Hall 27902 Driver 120th MGC. War and Victory medals, discharged 4/2/19. (See above for family info.)
William Besford 2 Old Hall 14486 Pte. 2nd East Yorks. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 2 Old Hall – William Besford 30 colliery labourer, married to Mary Ann 24 for 3 years and 2 children – Elenor 2 and Sarah Annie 4m. Places of birth Washington, Seaham Harbour and then Washington 2.
(James) Herbert Davi(d)son Rectory Lodge. 45335 Pte. 1st KOYLI. Possible - In 1911 at Beaumont St, Newcastle – Frank Davison 42 clerk, married 23 years to Eliza Jane with 2 children – George Stanley 22, draper’s assistant and James Herbert 19, miner. Places of birth Washington, Newcastle, Sunderland and Washington.
Robert Liddle 12 Village Lane. 35160 Pte. 3rd KOYLI. Medal cards say 676971 born 1890, discharged 29/6/19. To France as 17th DLI 3234 on 20/4/15 and then Labour Corps and demobilised 19/7/19. Pension ledger has 9 Village Lane b 1890 and 676971 KOYLI with notations until 1925 but no detail of any disability or payment. Could be - in 1911 at 22 Garden Place, Newbottle – Hugh Cameron 49, hewer and wife Barbara 42 married 4 years no children and Robert Liddle 20 no job stated, born Bill Quay. In 1901 Robert was living in Washington as Godson of John and Barbara Jopling in Esther Tce, Washington.
Charles Robson 12a Village Lane. 48453 Pte. 4th North Staffs. PR - Enlisted 12/12/15 but service from 15/5/17. Aged 33 bricklayer. Mother E Robson Union Club, Village Lane. To France in October 1917. 26/3/18 admitted to 38 CCS, GSW back, near Bray sur Somme, then to 207 Hospital at Etaples then to England and to Reserve in Sept 1918. Disability assessed at 20% given £5 gratuity and 6/6d per week. War and Victory medals and Silver War Badge. In 1911 at 10 Harold St – Thomas E Robson 64 retired joiner, married to Eliz (Nichol) 64 for 40 years and 7 children, 5 still alive – Thomas 38 storekeeper at ironworks, Edward 35 ironworks labourer, Charles 28 bricklayer and Dorothy grdau 6. Places of birth Ryton, Durham City, Newcastle, Craghead, Washington and Cox Green.
William Simpson Hunter 14 Village Lane 122612 2nd AM RAF. Born 1881, married 21/1/17 at Gateshead, Hannah, 14 Village Lane, enlisted 25/1/18, discharged 30/4/20. In 1911 at 44 Speculation Place – William Simpson Hunter billiard marker 27, married to Catherine Ann 33 for 2 years and 1 child Margaret 2, also John Heightley 8 stepson, Thomas Waggott boarder 52 widower rolleywayman and Walter Coulthard boarder 26 shifter. Places of birth Washington, Usworth, Washington 2, Monkwearmouth and Carlisle.
Joseph James Hawkes 19 Village Lane 18332 Pte. 31st York and Lancaster. Pension ledger Born 1877/8. Address Green, Aberdeen (an error, I assume) altered to 19 Village Lane, Old Washington. Married. Pension started 5/4/19 for hallun valgus and hammer toes, both aggravated by service but no amount or pension indicated. A second card shows 20% disability 8/- + 4/8d for wife and 2 children and the pension going on to 1/4/24, on the address side of the card it suggests for life. He was 14143 East Yorks before Labour Corps. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. 7/10/15 to France discharged 4/4/19. In 1911 at White House Cottages – Joseph Hawkes colliery labourer 32, married 6 years 1 child to Susannah (Slowther) 26 and John 3 and Ann Hope boarder 71 widow. Places of birth - Gateshead, Washington 2 and Horsley Nd. He died in 1959
Ralph Clark 20 Village Lane. 129586 Pte. RAMC. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 20 Village Lane – Ralph Clark horsekeeper bank 33, married 6 years and 4 children to Martha Eliz 30 – John 4, Thos Alexander 3, Letitia Ann 4m (only 3 children listed). Places of birth -Hylton, West Rainton, Washington 3.
Robert Thornton 25 Village Lane. 471158 Driver 451st Northumberland RF. War and Victory medals. Born 1893 – discharged 1/5/19. Pension ledger has William Robert Thornton 25 Village Lane, born 1893, married suffering from malaria and final award 12/8/22. Pension of 8/- + 4/8d for wife and 2 children and final grant of £5. In 1911 at 19 Home View, Washington Stn – Matthew Thornton 54, engineer, married to Rachael 52, 10 years no children – Richard Golightly stepson 19 putter, Robert Thornton 17 putter, William Golightly stepson 16 driver, Thomas Thompson lodger 17 driver, Sarah Ann Gore niece 14, Sarah Ann Golightly stepdau 12 and Rachael Thornton grdau 7. Places of birth - Warkworth, Wigan, Sherburn Colliery, Washington, Sherburn, CLS, Sherburn 2, Washington.
John Leonard Monaghan 32 Village Lane. 20573 Pte. 1st Royal Warwicks. SR – address The Hollies, aged 19 when he attested 5/11/15, Army Cycling Corps – then 3rd Royal Warwicks 29/8/16, to France 12/9/16. Missing 23/10/16, POW informed 15/12/16. Can’t find him on International Red Cross lists. Demob 20/2/19. Born Washington, clerk. In 1911 at 5 Douglas Tce, Usworth – William Monaghan 40 deputy overman, married for 18 years to Mary (Robinson) 41 and 8 children – Veronica 18, Michael 16 assistant onsetter, John 13, Mary 11, William 9, Barras 6, Pearl 4 and Ursula 2. Everone b Usworth except Mrs M b Birtley. Married Jane Stephenson and died 1925.
Owen McMahon 40 Village Lane. 108904 Pte. 182nd Lab. Co. 5/7/15 enlisted, discharged 10/3/19 Silver War Badge. Previously 7822 2nd Royal Irish Rifles. War and Victory medals. To France 29/9/15. Pension ledger says born 1900 – disability DAH, final award 20/4/22 for 12/- + 7/1d for wife and 2 children and then reduced to 8/- +4/8d then 10/6d combined. In 1911 he was living as a boarder, aged 21, born Usworth, a shifter, with Richard Madden, at 10 The Green.
John Thomas Kirtley 48 Village Lane. 14503 Pte. 2nd East Yorks. Silver War Badge enlisted 4/11/14 (next to Ralph Jeffrey and same day) discharged 3/2/19, aged 23. Pension says discharged 13/11/18, New Rows North, New Washington – malaria attributable to service, final award 6/10/21. 20% disability for 8/- and then a final grant of £5. 2nd then 1st E Yorks, War and Victory medals (next to Robert Prudhoe and close to Thomas H Kirtley). To France 19/5/15 so 1915 Star. In 1911 at 84 Robson’s Buildings – Henry Marshall 31 hewer, married 10 years to Eliz 39 and 6 children, 5 still alive – James 9, Henry 7, Clarke 5, Jane Isabella 2, Mary Eliz 11m and Clara Kirtley stepdau 16, John Kirtley stepson, driver 14, Jane Marshall aunt 56 and John Wm Marshall cousin 16 driver. Places of birth - Cumberland, 9 in Washington and Jane Marshall Durham unknown parish. 3 rooms in the house.
Joseph George Boiston Boyd 64 Village Lane. 68590 Trooper. 5th Res. Cav. Reg. Enlisted 14/1/16 and discharged 9/1/19, aged 24, did not serve overseas. Silver War Badge. In 1911 at 1 Brandy Row – Edward Boyd 43 hewer, married to Ann 40 for 19 years 12 children, 7 still alive – Hannah 18, Violet 3, Joseph GB Boyd 16, Albert 8, Archie 6, Norman 2 and Thomas 2m. Places of birth - CLS, Windy Nook and Washington 7. Joseph was a miner (student)
Matthew Steel 66 Village Lane. 410142 Pte 213th Lab. Co. Had been 270120 DLI. War and Victory medals. In 1901 at 12 Harold St, Washington – Annie Tait single 35, Dorothy Oxonard? her servant and then 4 boarders – Robert and Matthew Steel 29 and 25, Thomas Brown 24 and William RG Berry 23. Their jobs were steel moulder, bricklayer’s labourer, fitter and railway shunter. Places of birth in the house were Belmont, Gilesgate Moor, Swallwell 2, Pelton Fell and Darlington. Can’t find him in 1911 Census.
John Carruthers 74 Village Lane. 61226 Pte. 86th T. Res. No military info for that number or 86 Training. In 1911 at 5 StationTce - 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.
John (Thomas) Thompson 76 Village Lane. 720 R.S.Major. 34th MGC. Started as 27/720 NF War and Victory medals and then 152013 MGC, discharged 25/1/19. In 1911 at 2 Nelson St – William Thompson 44 stoneman, married for 24 years to Jane and 9 children, 8 still alive – John Thomas 23, hewer, Isabella 22, Annie 16, William 13, Lily 8, Frank 6 and Jennie 3. Places of birth – all Hetton le Hole except Jennie in Washington.
William Mason 82 Village Lane. 95027 Pte. 4th DLI. He was killed, ‘death presumed’, on 8th October 1918, and is commemorated on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, Panel 9. He was awarded the War and Victory medals.
The 1911 Census lists William Mason at Black Bush Inn, Washington. He was the son of Robert and Mary Mason. They’d been married 27 years and, remarkably, of their 16 children 7 had died. Those living at home were Bell (26), Margaret (16), Jane (15), William (12), Catherine (10), Elizabeth (8), Edward (3) and George (2). Everyone had been born in Usworth. Also living with them as boarder and visitor were Edward Thompson (25) and Isobel Mason (16), the former a coal miner. Mr Mason was a publican.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included William Mason and gave his address as Bush Inn. Also listed at Bush Inn was Edward Thompson, very likely William Mason’s cousin. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that Robert, William’s father, received £5.16.9d on 18/12/19 and that amount included a war gratuity of £5.
William Mason is listed on the Memorial to the men of F Pit, Washington. It was unveiled in 1921 by J Olds, Lodge Treasurer. From the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle of 2nd April 1921 “At the Miners Hall Washington, on Saturday night, a large audience assembled at the unveiling of a memorial tablet in memory of the men of the F Pit Lodge Durham Miners’ Association who died in the war. Mr John Cullen, president of the lodge, presided. At the outbreak of the war there were 1,084 men and boys employed at the colliery, of whom 436 joined the colours, and out of this number 64 gave their lives.
The memorial tablet, which is made of oak, standing on a stone base is 10 feet 9 inches in height and 6 feet 3 inches in width. On the centre panel are inscribed in gold the names of the 64 men who made the supreme sacrifice for King and Country.
The tablet, which is placed inside the hall, was erected by the C.W.S. Pelaw works, and cost about £200.”
Pension card states that Pte William Mason 95027 was missing from 8/10/18 and that his mother, Mrs Mary Mason of Black Bush Inn, Washington (aged 51) received an award though amount not stated. A dependant’s card gives the same service information and date of death. Mrs Mary Mason, his mother, of the Black Bush Inn was awarded a pension of 10/- per week from 5/8/19
George Milburn Dawson 90 Village Lane. 2nd Lt. 1/7th West Riding Regt. In 1911 at 3 The Green – George Milburn Dawson 45 fruiterer, married to Eliz Jane 44 for 22 years with 9 children, eight still alive – Joseph Henry 21 cartman, George Milburn 19 cartman, Mary Eleanor 15, Jane Ann 13, Robert 11, Stephen John 9 and Wilfred 6. Places of birth were Bishopwearmouth, Gosforth, Usworth, Gateshead, St Anthony’s Usworth, Washington 3. The cartmen had a scavenging contract ie emptying ash closets.
William Ven(n)ison 94 Village Lane. 207806 3rd RGA. War and Victory medals. Base Details. In 1911 at 5 Monument Tce, Usworth – George Venison 42 deputy overman, married 22 years to Clara 4 children, 3 still alive – William 15 driver, Mary Annie 11, Clara 3 and Mary Kirtley, mother 77 widow. Places of birth - Pagebank, Wreckington (sic) Sunderland 2, Washington and Hetton le Hole.
John (Michael) Robinson 94 Village Lane. 155533 Pte. 5th RAMC. SR The Hollies, Village Lane, aged 45, grocer’s assistant when he enlisted on 18/4/18 and was mobilised into 5th Training Bn of RAMC. Discharged 22/6/19. Left Hull for Rotterdam 15/12/18. Born Birtley, upper teeth very bad. October 1918 posted to London Sanitary Coy, Blackpool. His next of kin was sister, Mary Ann Monaghan. In 1911 at 20 Hutts Tce, Springwell – John Robinson 75 miner datal labourer, married to Mary Ann 64 for 48 years, 8 children, 7 still alive – John 38 grocer’s assistant at Coop, John Patrick widower 33, hewer, Annie Gertrude 23, John Charles grandson 2. Places of birth - Derry, Birtley 3, Washington, Birtley and Usworth.
John Henry Wheatley 3 Brandy Row. 194710 Pte. 258th Home Ser. Wks. Co. Nothing under this number. Pension ledger, Pte 29899 born 1875, man died, discharged 5/3/19 widow at New Washington. No indication of cause or amount of pension. Started as 29899 DLI enlisted 2/10/16. Rupture, Silver War Badge. John H Wheatley died Oct-Dec 1920 in CLS. May have been b Willington, living at Ferryhill in 1911 and there was a John Whatley b Willington at Tursdale in 1911 married with 5 children.
Thomas Hall 4 Brandy Row. 82013 Pte. 2nd Res. Cav. Not under this number. In 1911 at 83 Spout Lane – Thomas Hall 23, screener, married to Mary Emeline 21 for 1 year and John
Thos 11m. Places of birth - Wylam, Pattinson Town and Washington. (Brother of John Matthew – see below)
John Matthew Hall 6 Brandy Row. 127931 Pte. RFC. Born 7/5/79 at Lumley, service from 15/5/17 – wife Hannah 24/1/03, colliery cartman, discharged 14/12/18. In 1911 at 6 Brandy Row – John Matthew Hall 30 colliery cartman, married 8 years to Hannah 29 with 4 children, 3 still alive – Hannah Isabella 7, Lizzia 3 and Jane Christina 2. Places of birth Lumley, Newcastle and Washington 2.
Charles Robson 12a Village Lane. 48453 Pte. 4th North Staffs. PR - Enlisted 12/12/15 but service from 15/5/17. Aged 33 bricklayer. Mother E Robson Union Club, Village Lane. To France in October 1917. 26/3/18 admitted to 38 CCS, GSW back, near Bray sur Somme, then to 207 Hospital at Etaples then to England and to Reserve in Sept 1918. Disability assessed at 20% given £5 gratuity and 6/6d per week. War and Victory medals and Silver War Badge. In 1911 at 10 Harold St – Thomas E Robson 64 retired joiner, married to Eliz (Nichol) 64 for 40 years and 7 children, 5 still alive – Thomas 38 storekeeper at ironworks, Edward 35 ironworks labourer, Charles 28 bricklayer and Dorothy grdau 6. Places of birth Ryton, Durham City, Newcastle, Craghead, Washington and Cox Green.
William Simpson Hunter 14 Village Lane 122612 2nd AM RAF. Born 1881, married 21/1/17 at Gateshead, Hannah, 14 Village Lane, enlisted 25/1/18, discharged 30/4/20. In 1911 at 44 Speculation Place – William Simpson Hunter billiard marker 27, married to Catherine Ann 33 for 2 years and 1 child Margaret 2, also John Heightley 8 stepson, Thomas Waggott boarder 52 widower rolleywayman and Walter Coulthard boarder 26 shifter. Places of birth Washington, Usworth, Washington 2, Monkwearmouth and Carlisle.
Joseph James Hawkes 19 Village Lane 18332 Pte. 31st York and Lancaster. Pension ledger Born 1877/8. Address Green, Aberdeen (an error, I assume) altered to 19 Village Lane, Old Washington. Married. Pension started 5/4/19 for hallun valgus and hammer toes, both aggravated by service but no amount or pension indicated. A second card shows 20% disability 8/- + 4/8d for wife and 2 children and the pension going on to 1/4/24, on the address side of the card it suggests for life. He was 14143 East Yorks before Labour Corps. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. 7/10/15 to France discharged 4/4/19. In 1911 at White House Cottages – Joseph Hawkes colliery labourer 32, married 6 years 1 child to Susannah (Slowther) 26 and John 3 and Ann Hope boarder 71 widow. Places of birth - Gateshead, Washington 2 and Horsley Nd. He died in 1959
Ralph Clark 20 Village Lane. 129586 Pte. RAMC. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 20 Village Lane – Ralph Clark horsekeeper bank 33, married 6 years and 4 children to Martha Eliz 30 – John 4, Thos Alexander 3, Letitia Ann 4m (only 3 children listed). Places of birth -Hylton, West Rainton, Washington 3.
Robert Thornton 25 Village Lane. 471158 Driver 451st Northumberland RF. War and Victory medals. Born 1893 – discharged 1/5/19. Pension ledger has William Robert Thornton 25 Village Lane, born 1893, married suffering from malaria and final award 12/8/22. Pension of 8/- + 4/8d for wife and 2 children and final grant of £5. In 1911 at 19 Home View, Washington Stn – Matthew Thornton 54, engineer, married to Rachael 52, 10 years no children – Richard Golightly stepson 19 putter, Robert Thornton 17 putter, William Golightly stepson 16 driver, Thomas Thompson lodger 17 driver, Sarah Ann Gore niece 14, Sarah Ann Golightly stepdau 12 and Rachael Thornton grdau 7. Places of birth - Warkworth, Wigan, Sherburn Colliery, Washington, Sherburn, CLS, Sherburn 2, Washington.
John Leonard Monaghan 32 Village Lane. 20573 Pte. 1st Royal Warwicks. SR – address The Hollies, aged 19 when he attested 5/11/15, Army Cycling Corps – then 3rd Royal Warwicks 29/8/16, to France 12/9/16. Missing 23/10/16, POW informed 15/12/16. Can’t find him on International Red Cross lists. Demob 20/2/19. Born Washington, clerk. In 1911 at 5 Douglas Tce, Usworth – William Monaghan 40 deputy overman, married for 18 years to Mary (Robinson) 41 and 8 children – Veronica 18, Michael 16 assistant onsetter, John 13, Mary 11, William 9, Barras 6, Pearl 4 and Ursula 2. Everone b Usworth except Mrs M b Birtley. Married Jane Stephenson and died 1925.
Owen McMahon 40 Village Lane. 108904 Pte. 182nd Lab. Co. 5/7/15 enlisted, discharged 10/3/19 Silver War Badge. Previously 7822 2nd Royal Irish Rifles. War and Victory medals. To France 29/9/15. Pension ledger says born 1900 – disability DAH, final award 20/4/22 for 12/- + 7/1d for wife and 2 children and then reduced to 8/- +4/8d then 10/6d combined. In 1911 he was living as a boarder, aged 21, born Usworth, a shifter, with Richard Madden, at 10 The Green.
John Thomas Kirtley 48 Village Lane. 14503 Pte. 2nd East Yorks. Silver War Badge enlisted 4/11/14 (next to Ralph Jeffrey and same day) discharged 3/2/19, aged 23. Pension says discharged 13/11/18, New Rows North, New Washington – malaria attributable to service, final award 6/10/21. 20% disability for 8/- and then a final grant of £5. 2nd then 1st E Yorks, War and Victory medals (next to Robert Prudhoe and close to Thomas H Kirtley). To France 19/5/15 so 1915 Star. In 1911 at 84 Robson’s Buildings – Henry Marshall 31 hewer, married 10 years to Eliz 39 and 6 children, 5 still alive – James 9, Henry 7, Clarke 5, Jane Isabella 2, Mary Eliz 11m and Clara Kirtley stepdau 16, John Kirtley stepson, driver 14, Jane Marshall aunt 56 and John Wm Marshall cousin 16 driver. Places of birth - Cumberland, 9 in Washington and Jane Marshall Durham unknown parish. 3 rooms in the house.
Joseph George Boiston Boyd 64 Village Lane. 68590 Trooper. 5th Res. Cav. Reg. Enlisted 14/1/16 and discharged 9/1/19, aged 24, did not serve overseas. Silver War Badge. In 1911 at 1 Brandy Row – Edward Boyd 43 hewer, married to Ann 40 for 19 years 12 children, 7 still alive – Hannah 18, Violet 3, Joseph GB Boyd 16, Albert 8, Archie 6, Norman 2 and Thomas 2m. Places of birth - CLS, Windy Nook and Washington 7. Joseph was a miner (student)
Matthew Steel 66 Village Lane. 410142 Pte 213th Lab. Co. Had been 270120 DLI. War and Victory medals. In 1901 at 12 Harold St, Washington – Annie Tait single 35, Dorothy Oxonard? her servant and then 4 boarders – Robert and Matthew Steel 29 and 25, Thomas Brown 24 and William RG Berry 23. Their jobs were steel moulder, bricklayer’s labourer, fitter and railway shunter. Places of birth in the house were Belmont, Gilesgate Moor, Swallwell 2, Pelton Fell and Darlington. Can’t find him in 1911 Census.
John Carruthers 74 Village Lane. 61226 Pte. 86th T. Res. No military info for that number or 86 Training. In 1911 at 5 StationTce - 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.
John (Thomas) Thompson 76 Village Lane. 720 R.S.Major. 34th MGC. Started as 27/720 NF War and Victory medals and then 152013 MGC, discharged 25/1/19. In 1911 at 2 Nelson St – William Thompson 44 stoneman, married for 24 years to Jane and 9 children, 8 still alive – John Thomas 23, hewer, Isabella 22, Annie 16, William 13, Lily 8, Frank 6 and Jennie 3. Places of birth – all Hetton le Hole except Jennie in Washington.
William Mason 82 Village Lane. 95027 Pte. 4th DLI. He was killed, ‘death presumed’, on 8th October 1918, and is commemorated on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, Panel 9. He was awarded the War and Victory medals.
The 1911 Census lists William Mason at Black Bush Inn, Washington. He was the son of Robert and Mary Mason. They’d been married 27 years and, remarkably, of their 16 children 7 had died. Those living at home were Bell (26), Margaret (16), Jane (15), William (12), Catherine (10), Elizabeth (8), Edward (3) and George (2). Everyone had been born in Usworth. Also living with them as boarder and visitor were Edward Thompson (25) and Isobel Mason (16), the former a coal miner. Mr Mason was a publican.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included William Mason and gave his address as Bush Inn. Also listed at Bush Inn was Edward Thompson, very likely William Mason’s cousin. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that Robert, William’s father, received £5.16.9d on 18/12/19 and that amount included a war gratuity of £5.
William Mason is listed on the Memorial to the men of F Pit, Washington. It was unveiled in 1921 by J Olds, Lodge Treasurer. From the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle of 2nd April 1921 “At the Miners Hall Washington, on Saturday night, a large audience assembled at the unveiling of a memorial tablet in memory of the men of the F Pit Lodge Durham Miners’ Association who died in the war. Mr John Cullen, president of the lodge, presided. At the outbreak of the war there were 1,084 men and boys employed at the colliery, of whom 436 joined the colours, and out of this number 64 gave their lives.
The memorial tablet, which is made of oak, standing on a stone base is 10 feet 9 inches in height and 6 feet 3 inches in width. On the centre panel are inscribed in gold the names of the 64 men who made the supreme sacrifice for King and Country.
The tablet, which is placed inside the hall, was erected by the C.W.S. Pelaw works, and cost about £200.”
Pension card states that Pte William Mason 95027 was missing from 8/10/18 and that his mother, Mrs Mary Mason of Black Bush Inn, Washington (aged 51) received an award though amount not stated. A dependant’s card gives the same service information and date of death. Mrs Mary Mason, his mother, of the Black Bush Inn was awarded a pension of 10/- per week from 5/8/19
George Milburn Dawson 90 Village Lane. 2nd Lt. 1/7th West Riding Regt. In 1911 at 3 The Green – George Milburn Dawson 45 fruiterer, married to Eliz Jane 44 for 22 years with 9 children, eight still alive – Joseph Henry 21 cartman, George Milburn 19 cartman, Mary Eleanor 15, Jane Ann 13, Robert 11, Stephen John 9 and Wilfred 6. Places of birth were Bishopwearmouth, Gosforth, Usworth, Gateshead, St Anthony’s Usworth, Washington 3. The cartmen had a scavenging contract ie emptying ash closets.
William Ven(n)ison 94 Village Lane. 207806 3rd RGA. War and Victory medals. Base Details. In 1911 at 5 Monument Tce, Usworth – George Venison 42 deputy overman, married 22 years to Clara 4 children, 3 still alive – William 15 driver, Mary Annie 11, Clara 3 and Mary Kirtley, mother 77 widow. Places of birth - Pagebank, Wreckington (sic) Sunderland 2, Washington and Hetton le Hole.
John (Michael) Robinson 94 Village Lane. 155533 Pte. 5th RAMC. SR The Hollies, Village Lane, aged 45, grocer’s assistant when he enlisted on 18/4/18 and was mobilised into 5th Training Bn of RAMC. Discharged 22/6/19. Left Hull for Rotterdam 15/12/18. Born Birtley, upper teeth very bad. October 1918 posted to London Sanitary Coy, Blackpool. His next of kin was sister, Mary Ann Monaghan. In 1911 at 20 Hutts Tce, Springwell – John Robinson 75 miner datal labourer, married to Mary Ann 64 for 48 years, 8 children, 7 still alive – John 38 grocer’s assistant at Coop, John Patrick widower 33, hewer, Annie Gertrude 23, John Charles grandson 2. Places of birth - Derry, Birtley 3, Washington, Birtley and Usworth.
John Henry Wheatley 3 Brandy Row. 194710 Pte. 258th Home Ser. Wks. Co. Nothing under this number. Pension ledger, Pte 29899 born 1875, man died, discharged 5/3/19 widow at New Washington. No indication of cause or amount of pension. Started as 29899 DLI enlisted 2/10/16. Rupture, Silver War Badge. John H Wheatley died Oct-Dec 1920 in CLS. May have been b Willington, living at Ferryhill in 1911 and there was a John Whatley b Willington at Tursdale in 1911 married with 5 children.
Thomas Hall 4 Brandy Row. 82013 Pte. 2nd Res. Cav. Not under this number. In 1911 at 83 Spout Lane – Thomas Hall 23, screener, married to Mary Emeline 21 for 1 year and John
Thos 11m. Places of birth - Wylam, Pattinson Town and Washington. (Brother of John Matthew – see below)
John Matthew Hall 6 Brandy Row. 127931 Pte. RFC. Born 7/5/79 at Lumley, service from 15/5/17 – wife Hannah 24/1/03, colliery cartman, discharged 14/12/18. In 1911 at 6 Brandy Row – John Matthew Hall 30 colliery cartman, married 8 years to Hannah 29 with 4 children, 3 still alive – Hannah Isabella 7, Lizzia 3 and Jane Christina 2. Places of birth Lumley, Newcastle and Washington 2.
Thomas Buck 1 Havannah Terrace. 11508 Driver RFA. War and Victory medals. SR – attested aged 21, 94 Village Lane, miner, married, 17/3/15. 160th Wearside Bde. Had married Agnes Matthews at St Peter’s Jarrow in Aug 1913 and Eleanor born 26/12/13 at Washington. To France 10/1/16 -3/9/18. Leave 14/9/18-28/9/18 and then to France until 27/12/18, discharged 31/3/20. On 6/11/15 he was reported by Bombardier Scott for washing potatoes in the bath and was confined to barracks for 3 days. Eleanor d 20/10/18, aged 4. Served in Divisional Ammunition Corps of 34th Division from 16/5/16. In 1911 at 4 Havannah Tce – John Buck 54 colliery fireman, married to Mary Ann 50 for 21 years and 5 children – Thomas 18 putter, James 16 pony driver, Robert 13, Dina 20, Catherine 8 and James Golden 60 brother farm labourer. Places of birth Wapping Wall, Lumley, Cassop 2, Trimdon, Washington 3 and Appleby.
Thomas Jnr. Matthews 1 Havannah Terrace. 130103 Pte. 9th MGC. War and Victory medals. Discharged 4/3/19. In 1911 at 1 Havannah Tce – Thomas Matthews 50 hewer, married 27 years, 10 children, 3 still alive with Elenor 45 and Elenor 34 (dau), Thomas 25, Mary Ann 23 married, John Robert deleted, Agnes 18, Dorothy 17, Sarah 15, Meggie 12, John adopted son 6 and Harold 2. Thomas was unemployed. Places of birth Staffs, Barmston, Washington 3, Great Usworth 6 and Gateshead 1.
Jonas Todd 2 Havannah Terrace. 9954 Sgt. 51st Cheshire Regt. War and Victory medals, previously 1st Border and 6th Border and then 213?? Inf Bn of Cheshire Regt. To Balkans 8/12/15 so 1915 Star. Discharged 6/2/19. In 1911 at 44 Cooperative Tce – Robert G Todd 71 retired miner, Eliz 64, married 48 years with 12 children, 9 still alive – Eliz G 24, John 19, Jonas 17, Ada grandau 6. John was a banksman and Jonas a putter. Places of birth were Usworth, Benton Nd, and 4 Washington. According to Jonas’ grandson Allan Scorer, he was wounded in September 1916 in the fighting around Thiepval Ridge and never had to return to the front. He was later a training instructor at Usworth Colliery in 1955 and had served as a navy sick berth attendant in WWII, stationed at North Shields. He was released early because experienced miners were in short supply. (Info from relative and a trainee).
Robert Buck 4 Havannah Terrace. 23464 Pte. 12th Royal Inniskilling Fus. 9th and then 12th R Innis Fusiliers and then transferred to RAVeterinary Corps 24/7/18 for light duties.and discharged 14/12/18.War and Victory medals. PR – he was 18 and a miner when he attested at Washington 15/5/15, from 4 Havannah Tce. His father was John, same address. Mobilised in May 1916 and then went AWOL for 10 days and then 20 days. After 23464 RInnis Fus he became 30145 Royal Irish Fusiliers in 19/7/18. GSW head neck and shoulder, near Ribecourt, 5/12/17 and 3 months in hospital in England in Leicester and Newcastle GH. No disability. Mr Buck had asked for his discharge but was told he declared himself to be 18. In 1911 at 4 Havannah Tce – John Buck colliery fireman 54, married 21 years with 5 children to Mary Ann 50 – Thomas 18, James 16, Robert 13, Dina 20, Catherine 8 and James Golden brotherinlaw 60 single. Thomas a putter, James a driver and James Golden a farm labourer. Places of birth were Wapping London, Lumley, Cassop 2, Trimdon, Washington 2 and Appleby.
George James Gamble (army medal card has Campbell) Smith 5 Havannah Terrace. 12468 Driver RFA. War and Victory medals. In 1911 George James C Smith was Head of the family at 4 Aysgarth St – He was 19 and single and with him were Thomas 24 brother, Mary 21 sister, Robert 1 nephew and Grace 10 niece. George was a putter and Thomas a coal leader. Places of birth were Usworth 3, Washington and Bishop Auckland.
Thomas Brack 6 Havannah Terrace. 74088 Pte. 4th DLI. Medal card says 12th DLI 74088 and then 1st Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire LI 45416, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 6 Havannah Tce – John Robert Brack 44 deputy overman, married to Isabella (Stone) for 21 years with 11 children, 9 still alive – Hannah 19, Thomas 14, Eliz 12, John Robert 9, Hodgson 8, Ralph Alexander 7, Jane W 4, Samuel James 3 and Christopher 1. Thomas was a driver. Places of birth were Byker, New Washington 9 and Havannah Tce 1.
John Cartledge 8 Havannah Terrace. 49430 Pte. RAMC. To France 2/9/15 – War, Victory and 1915 Star. PR – enlisted 18/1/15. Synovitis of left knee incurred during football match 15/11/17 and admitted to 12 Stationary Hosp. Pension claim rejected. He was born Washington, his medical done at S Shields. Wounded in action 18/8/16 and admitted 14 Corps Casualty Post, shrapnel wound right eye and transferred to 36 CCS and then 9 GH Rouen, then week later back to duty at 12 Stat Hosp.
Discharged 18/12/18, aged 27. In 1911 at 8 Havannah Tce – John Kirkbride Cartledge 48, coal inspector above ground, married to Eliza 47 for 26 years and 6 children – William K 23 hewer, John 19 putter, Ada 14, Robert 13, Harry grandson 8, Annie 8. Places of birth Harrogate, Malton, Eighton Banks, Washington and Usworth 4.
Robert Cartledge 8 Havannah Terrace. 123075 Pte. RAF – record says b 8/3/98 joined 16/1/18, father John. Had been batman and then Air Mechanic at 1/6d per day. (See above for family info.)
William (Kirkbride) Cartledge 8 Havannah Terrace. 49424 73rd Field Amb. Acting L/Cpl. RAMC. Close number to John Cartledge, probably joined together. War and Victory medals. To France 2/9/15, 1915 Star, discharged 1/2/19. (See above for family info)
George William Besford 14 Havannah Terrace. 95854 Driver RFA. War, Victory and 1915 Star. To France 20/5/15. In 1911 at Havannah Tce (no number) – Joseph Besford 38 hewer, married to Sarah 38 for 17 years with 9 children, 8 still alive – Ellenor 17, George W 15 driver, Sarah Annie 13, Joseph 11, Edward 8, Isabella 6, John 3, Stephenson 1, George 25 brother onsetter below and James Gibson boarder 16 screen labourer. Places of birth Washington, Usworth, Washington 8, Usworth and Sunderland. George married Rose A Christie.
George Falkland 16 Havannah Terrace. 20765 Driver RFA. War and Victory medals and to France 13/7/15 so 1915 Star. In 1911 at 16 Havannah Tce – John Falkland 47 miner, married to Jane 47 for 19 years and 11 children, 7 still alive – Mary 19, George 17 putter, William 15 driver, Lizzie 11, Barbara 9, James 1, Margaret 5 and William Wakefield 75 single. Places of birth Birtley, Eighton Banks, Birtley 3, Washington 4 and Eighton Banks.
Thomas Jnr. Goodfellow 17 Havannah Ter. 386356 Pte.1/1stNth.FieldAmb, RAMC. Discharged 1/1/19. Pension ledger says single. Notations to 1929 but no indication of any pension. In 1911 at 17 Havannah Tce – Thomas Goodfellow 49 overman, married for 28 years to Annie and 11 children, 3 still alive – and Thomas Chadwick sinlaw 26 joiner, Florance Chadwick 21 married 1 year and 1 child, Annie Chadwick grdau 3m, Thomas Goodfellow 16 miner and Annie Goodfellow 7. Places of birth Birtley 2, Sunderland Washington 4. Thomas died 1935.
Alfred Williams 19 Havannah Terrace. 78765 Pte. 4th Res. NF. 11th NF, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 19 Havannah Tce – Thos Charles Williams 44 deputy, married for 20 years to Sarah 42 with 12 children, 8 still alive – William 16 braking incline, Lancelot R 14 news boy, Alfred 12, Ralph 10, Rhoda 8, T Charles 6, Sarah 4 and Sydney 2. Places of birth Gloucestershire, Usworth 8 and Washington. Alfred married Eliz S Brooks and died in 1971.
Robert Wilson 21 Havannah Terrace. 14267 Pte. East Yorks. 7th EY and then 11th EY (next number to William Furness). To France 7/8/15 – 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Pension ledger, date of notification of death 29/4/18 and widow Lily A Jane of 21 Havannah Tce and then turns out he was POW 20/12/18. No indication of pension. Can’t find him on International Red Cross lists. In 1911 at 7 Havannah Bank – Alexander Wilson 56 stoneman, married (but no wife present) for 38 years and 13 children, 11 still alive – Robert 20 hewer, Richard 19 putter, Sarah 18 housekeeper, Isabella grandau 12, Wm Ridley grfather 81 widower, Benjamin Miller hewer 20 nephew, John T Ridley nephew 10, Wm Anderson boarder 19 fitter, Sarah Bolam servant 16. Places of birth – Easington Lane, Monkwearmouth, New Herrington 2, Usworth, Haltwhistle, Stanningly Yks, Newbottle, Stockton, West Stanley.
John Holbrook 22 Havannah Terrace. 20349 Pte. 9th Royal Irish Fus. War and Victory medals. The 1901 Census lists him at Cottages Mid Row, with his parents - Samuel (49), a coal miner, and Mary (38). Mr Holbrook (who died, aged 68, on 16th January 1919 and was buried in Washington Cemetery) was born in Bath, his wife in Gloucester, the two older children in, respectively, Aberystwyth and Bedwelty, and the younger five in Washington. George (14), Elizabeth (10), Thomas Joseph (8), Mary A (6), Sam (5), John (2) and Emily (6m). (In March 1919, Emily Holbrook, apparently a single woman, living at 22, Havannah Terrace, had her child, Sam, baptised at Holy Trinity Church, Washington. The choice of name seems likely to have been in memory of her brother.) George was a driver, below ground. (Janet Robinson Holbrook, aged 1½, of 22 Havannah Terrace, was buried in Washington cemetery in October 1915.)
In 1911, according to the Census, the family were still living in Washington but George and Thomas had left home and Mary had either died, or had been married and changed her name. However, the house was still full because James (1904), Archie (1906) and Barby E (1908) had been born. Sam Holbrook Sr was injured at F Pit in November 1917 and died in January 1919.
Mary nee Holbrook Latimer WO398/132/12 WAAC.
Born 1/12/1894, lived 22 Havannah Terrace….23 years old
Waitress…home only…attested 22/1/18
Born The Cottages, Old Washington
References: Mrs J Gardner cashier, Blue House High Washington
Mr Grant, Headmaster, Washington Colliery School
Mary married, husband in Italy with BEF…..father miner
Old Washington National School, left at 14
6/1/18 examination – 23years 1 month – housemaid
5’2’’ height – 129lbs weight – chest 30 – 32 expansion. Good physical development
2 children died
Feet – corns and bunions – mole on back – good muscular development
Medical 6/2/1Discharge 15/8/18
4/11/18 Accompanying war badge and certificate No 18888 forwarded to Mary Latimer – service as 33150 QMAAC……received by Mr TJ Latimer
Camp, South Camp , housemaid Ripon 14/3/18 discharged 21/8/18
Discharge papers signed by Samuel Holbrook, 22 Havannah Terrace (father of Sam and Thomas)
Letter: July 8 1918 to The Unit Administrator
Dear Madam
Would you be so kind as to put my discharge as soon as possible as I am going to get married under such conditions I find it impossible to stay in the army. I’m expecting to become a mother. Would you please oblige by looking into this as soon as possible.
Letter: To Medical Controller York
Ref: attached letter M Latimer
This member is a married woman who has been separated for some time from her husband. She is trying to obtain a divorce she tells me, but meantime she is in trouble with and the woman is 3 months pregnant. I suspect she is further advanced that that as her condition is fairly noticeable. Kindly inform me when she is to come before the Medical Board.
MC Graham
Thomas Holbrook 22 Havannah Terrace 16959. 13th Yorks. 6th Yorks, 2nd Yorks, 13th Yorks, 5th West Riding 34747 and 45th Royal Fusiliers GS/129210. War and Victory medals and MM (while in Yorks). In 1911 Thomas Holbrook 18 was living as a boarder with the family of William and Lily Howe at Pemberton Bank, Easington Lane. Peter Murray another boarder was also there aged 24 and both men were stated to have been born Hetton though the 1901 Census has Sam born in Washington.
George Pearson Thompson 23 Havannah Terrace. 771402 Gunner. 1st Nth.Bde. RFA. Alternative number 296031 army has Pearson Thompson, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 23 Havannah Tce – Thomas Thompson 44 widower (married with 13 children 10 still alive) – Mary 19, Jane Hannah 18, Mark 16, George Pearson T 15, Susan Isabel 13, Ernest Gordon T 11, Thomas 10, Florance 4, Ivy Maud 2, Margaret 7m and George brother single 33. Jobs were stoneman, landing lad, driver, stoneman. Places of birth Kilburn Yks, Bewick Main, Washington 3, Usworth 4, Washington 2 and Husthwaite Yks.
James Jnr. Nichol 24 Havannah Terrace. 750542 Gr. RFA. Not under that number. In 1911 at 24 Havannah Tce – James Nichols 44 hewer, married for 23 years to Mary A with 13 children, 6 still alive – James 16 hewer, Isabella 14, William T 10, Charles H 8, Annie 2 and Joseph 4. Places of birth Wrekenton, Hetton, Usworth 4, Washington and Usworth.
James Dunbar Maddison 25 Havannah Terrace. 95063 Pte. 4th DLI. SR. 25 Havannah Tce, single, miner, aged 20 when he attested in December 1915 and then posted in April 1918. Married Rose Ann Sweeney in Washington on 1/12/17 and Irene Dunbar born 1/4/18. To 18th DLI September 1918 and then transferred to 4th Bn West Riding Regt two days later. In 1911 at 25 Havannah Tce – George Dunbar 37 hewer, married 15 years to Susannah 35 and 8 children – James Dunbar Maddison 16 driver, Mary Ann Dunbar 14 , Euphemia 11, John George 9, Alice 7 Robert 5, Eliz Ann 4, and William 1. They were all born in County Durham.
Frank Embleton 26 Havannah Terrace. J55087 A.B. HMS ‘Iron Duke’. He served as Able Seaman J 55087 on HMS Iron Duke and was killed or died on 29th August 1918, aged 20. His burial roll entry states that he was not killed by disease, accident or enemy action. His body was not recovered for burial. Frank’s name is listed on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, 29. He was the son of John and Elizabeth Embleton who lived, according to the CWGC, at 26 Havannah Terrace, Washington. They were originally from, respectively, Sunderland and Seghill. There is a gravestone in Usworth churchyard marked with Frank’s details and those of his mother, Elizabeth C Embleton, who died aged 51 in 1907, and father, John, who died aged 80 in 1934. Frank’s service entitled him to the War and Victory medals.
The 1901 Census recorded the Embleton family living at New Row, Usworth. John (47) and Elizabeth (43) had 11 children. They were Elizabeth (18), James C (17), John R (15), Thomas C (14), Ann C (12), William (11), Margaret JC (8), Robson C (6), Robert C (5), Frank (3) and Mary C (1). Frank’s burial roll entry gives his date of birth as 3rd January 1898. The eldest four males all worked at the colliery – a hewer, two drivers and a lamp cabin apprentice. All the children were born in Usworth.
By 1911 Elizabeth had died but John still had 9 children, including Frank, living with him at 26, Havannah Terrace, Washington. He and his wife had been married for 15 (sic) years and had had 15 children, of whom 11 were still alive. James and Elizabeth had left home, probably to get married. 6 of the men worked at the pit.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Frank Embleton and gave his address as 26, Havannah Terrace. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved.
Frank Embleton is listed on the Memorial to the men of F Pit, Washington. It was unveiled in 1921 by J Olds, Lodge Treasurer. From the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle of 2nd April 1921 “At the Miners Hall Washington, on Saturday night, a large audience assembled at the unveiling of a memorial tablet in memory of the men of the F Pit Lodge Durham Miners’ Association who died in the war. Mr John Cullen, president of the lodge, presided. At the outbreak of the war there were 1,084 men and boys employed at the colliery, of whom 436 joined the colours, and out of this number 64 gave their lives.
The memorial tablet, which is made of oak, standing on a stone base is 10 feet 9 inches in height and 6 feet 3 inches in width. On the centre panel are inscribed in gold the names of the 64 men who made the supreme sacrifice for King and Country.
The tablet, which is placed inside the hall, was erected by the C.W.S. Pelaw works, and cost about £200.”
A pension card for AB Frank Embleton J5507, served on the Iron Duke, states that his death was accidental on 29/8/18 and that his father was John Embleton of 26 Havannah Terrace. Mr Embleton’s name had deceased written by it (Jan 1934 in Newcastle)
HMS Iron Duke was a battleship of the Royal Navy, the lead ship of her class, named in honour of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. She served as the flagship of the Grand Fleet during the First World War, including at the Battle of Jutland. For the majority of the Great War, she was based with the rest of the Grand Fleet at Scapa Flow in Scotland.
Iron Duke was launched on 12 October 1912 at Portsmouth, England, the first of her class. After commissioning, she joined the Home Fleet as the flagship of Admiral Sir George Callaghan. Shortly before the beginning of hostilities, Callaghan was relieved by Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, who made Iron Duke the flagship of the newly organized Grand Fleet.
Her only major combat service during the First World War came in the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916, where she served in the Fourth Battle Squadron. She delivered a number of significant shell hits on the German battleship SMS König, at the point when the two main fleets collided.
She later became the flagship for a short time of Admiral Sir David Beatty when he assumed command of the Grand Fleet in late 1916, although he soon moved his flag to Queen Elizabeth.
Frank’s service record shows that he enlisted on 29/6/16 for the length of hostilities (in the army they stated “for the duration”). He was 5 feet 3 with brown hair, grey eyes and a fresh complexion. There was a birthmark inside his right thigh. He had been born in Gateshead in 1898 and was a miner. His character was stated, by the Navy, to be very good. He served on HMS Victory (a
shore base) as an ordinary seaman before being transferred to the Iron Duke in August 1916 and he drowned on 29th August 1918, the circumstances not being explained. His family was paid a war gratuity.
Robson Campbell Embleton 26 Havannah Terrace. 39609 Pte 6th. NF. War and Victory medals. Died 14/12/24. Pension cards (3) states widow was Ellen, notations start Jan 1925 – until 1932. Date of death 14/12/24. Disabilities general tuberculosis and trench fever but non attributable and no disability and so his claim was rejected. Robson Campbell Embleton was Frank Embleton’s brother (see above for family info).
Thomas Jnr. Matthews 1 Havannah Terrace. 130103 Pte. 9th MGC. War and Victory medals. Discharged 4/3/19. In 1911 at 1 Havannah Tce – Thomas Matthews 50 hewer, married 27 years, 10 children, 3 still alive with Elenor 45 and Elenor 34 (dau), Thomas 25, Mary Ann 23 married, John Robert deleted, Agnes 18, Dorothy 17, Sarah 15, Meggie 12, John adopted son 6 and Harold 2. Thomas was unemployed. Places of birth Staffs, Barmston, Washington 3, Great Usworth 6 and Gateshead 1.
Jonas Todd 2 Havannah Terrace. 9954 Sgt. 51st Cheshire Regt. War and Victory medals, previously 1st Border and 6th Border and then 213?? Inf Bn of Cheshire Regt. To Balkans 8/12/15 so 1915 Star. Discharged 6/2/19. In 1911 at 44 Cooperative Tce – Robert G Todd 71 retired miner, Eliz 64, married 48 years with 12 children, 9 still alive – Eliz G 24, John 19, Jonas 17, Ada grandau 6. John was a banksman and Jonas a putter. Places of birth were Usworth, Benton Nd, and 4 Washington. According to Jonas’ grandson Allan Scorer, he was wounded in September 1916 in the fighting around Thiepval Ridge and never had to return to the front. He was later a training instructor at Usworth Colliery in 1955 and had served as a navy sick berth attendant in WWII, stationed at North Shields. He was released early because experienced miners were in short supply. (Info from relative and a trainee).
Robert Buck 4 Havannah Terrace. 23464 Pte. 12th Royal Inniskilling Fus. 9th and then 12th R Innis Fusiliers and then transferred to RAVeterinary Corps 24/7/18 for light duties.and discharged 14/12/18.War and Victory medals. PR – he was 18 and a miner when he attested at Washington 15/5/15, from 4 Havannah Tce. His father was John, same address. Mobilised in May 1916 and then went AWOL for 10 days and then 20 days. After 23464 RInnis Fus he became 30145 Royal Irish Fusiliers in 19/7/18. GSW head neck and shoulder, near Ribecourt, 5/12/17 and 3 months in hospital in England in Leicester and Newcastle GH. No disability. Mr Buck had asked for his discharge but was told he declared himself to be 18. In 1911 at 4 Havannah Tce – John Buck colliery fireman 54, married 21 years with 5 children to Mary Ann 50 – Thomas 18, James 16, Robert 13, Dina 20, Catherine 8 and James Golden brotherinlaw 60 single. Thomas a putter, James a driver and James Golden a farm labourer. Places of birth were Wapping London, Lumley, Cassop 2, Trimdon, Washington 2 and Appleby.
George James Gamble (army medal card has Campbell) Smith 5 Havannah Terrace. 12468 Driver RFA. War and Victory medals. In 1911 George James C Smith was Head of the family at 4 Aysgarth St – He was 19 and single and with him were Thomas 24 brother, Mary 21 sister, Robert 1 nephew and Grace 10 niece. George was a putter and Thomas a coal leader. Places of birth were Usworth 3, Washington and Bishop Auckland.
Thomas Brack 6 Havannah Terrace. 74088 Pte. 4th DLI. Medal card says 12th DLI 74088 and then 1st Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire LI 45416, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 6 Havannah Tce – John Robert Brack 44 deputy overman, married to Isabella (Stone) for 21 years with 11 children, 9 still alive – Hannah 19, Thomas 14, Eliz 12, John Robert 9, Hodgson 8, Ralph Alexander 7, Jane W 4, Samuel James 3 and Christopher 1. Thomas was a driver. Places of birth were Byker, New Washington 9 and Havannah Tce 1.
John Cartledge 8 Havannah Terrace. 49430 Pte. RAMC. To France 2/9/15 – War, Victory and 1915 Star. PR – enlisted 18/1/15. Synovitis of left knee incurred during football match 15/11/17 and admitted to 12 Stationary Hosp. Pension claim rejected. He was born Washington, his medical done at S Shields. Wounded in action 18/8/16 and admitted 14 Corps Casualty Post, shrapnel wound right eye and transferred to 36 CCS and then 9 GH Rouen, then week later back to duty at 12 Stat Hosp.
Discharged 18/12/18, aged 27. In 1911 at 8 Havannah Tce – John Kirkbride Cartledge 48, coal inspector above ground, married to Eliza 47 for 26 years and 6 children – William K 23 hewer, John 19 putter, Ada 14, Robert 13, Harry grandson 8, Annie 8. Places of birth Harrogate, Malton, Eighton Banks, Washington and Usworth 4.
Robert Cartledge 8 Havannah Terrace. 123075 Pte. RAF – record says b 8/3/98 joined 16/1/18, father John. Had been batman and then Air Mechanic at 1/6d per day. (See above for family info.)
William (Kirkbride) Cartledge 8 Havannah Terrace. 49424 73rd Field Amb. Acting L/Cpl. RAMC. Close number to John Cartledge, probably joined together. War and Victory medals. To France 2/9/15, 1915 Star, discharged 1/2/19. (See above for family info)
George William Besford 14 Havannah Terrace. 95854 Driver RFA. War, Victory and 1915 Star. To France 20/5/15. In 1911 at Havannah Tce (no number) – Joseph Besford 38 hewer, married to Sarah 38 for 17 years with 9 children, 8 still alive – Ellenor 17, George W 15 driver, Sarah Annie 13, Joseph 11, Edward 8, Isabella 6, John 3, Stephenson 1, George 25 brother onsetter below and James Gibson boarder 16 screen labourer. Places of birth Washington, Usworth, Washington 8, Usworth and Sunderland. George married Rose A Christie.
George Falkland 16 Havannah Terrace. 20765 Driver RFA. War and Victory medals and to France 13/7/15 so 1915 Star. In 1911 at 16 Havannah Tce – John Falkland 47 miner, married to Jane 47 for 19 years and 11 children, 7 still alive – Mary 19, George 17 putter, William 15 driver, Lizzie 11, Barbara 9, James 1, Margaret 5 and William Wakefield 75 single. Places of birth Birtley, Eighton Banks, Birtley 3, Washington 4 and Eighton Banks.
Thomas Jnr. Goodfellow 17 Havannah Ter. 386356 Pte.1/1stNth.FieldAmb, RAMC. Discharged 1/1/19. Pension ledger says single. Notations to 1929 but no indication of any pension. In 1911 at 17 Havannah Tce – Thomas Goodfellow 49 overman, married for 28 years to Annie and 11 children, 3 still alive – and Thomas Chadwick sinlaw 26 joiner, Florance Chadwick 21 married 1 year and 1 child, Annie Chadwick grdau 3m, Thomas Goodfellow 16 miner and Annie Goodfellow 7. Places of birth Birtley 2, Sunderland Washington 4. Thomas died 1935.
Alfred Williams 19 Havannah Terrace. 78765 Pte. 4th Res. NF. 11th NF, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 19 Havannah Tce – Thos Charles Williams 44 deputy, married for 20 years to Sarah 42 with 12 children, 8 still alive – William 16 braking incline, Lancelot R 14 news boy, Alfred 12, Ralph 10, Rhoda 8, T Charles 6, Sarah 4 and Sydney 2. Places of birth Gloucestershire, Usworth 8 and Washington. Alfred married Eliz S Brooks and died in 1971.
Robert Wilson 21 Havannah Terrace. 14267 Pte. East Yorks. 7th EY and then 11th EY (next number to William Furness). To France 7/8/15 – 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Pension ledger, date of notification of death 29/4/18 and widow Lily A Jane of 21 Havannah Tce and then turns out he was POW 20/12/18. No indication of pension. Can’t find him on International Red Cross lists. In 1911 at 7 Havannah Bank – Alexander Wilson 56 stoneman, married (but no wife present) for 38 years and 13 children, 11 still alive – Robert 20 hewer, Richard 19 putter, Sarah 18 housekeeper, Isabella grandau 12, Wm Ridley grfather 81 widower, Benjamin Miller hewer 20 nephew, John T Ridley nephew 10, Wm Anderson boarder 19 fitter, Sarah Bolam servant 16. Places of birth – Easington Lane, Monkwearmouth, New Herrington 2, Usworth, Haltwhistle, Stanningly Yks, Newbottle, Stockton, West Stanley.
John Holbrook 22 Havannah Terrace. 20349 Pte. 9th Royal Irish Fus. War and Victory medals. The 1901 Census lists him at Cottages Mid Row, with his parents - Samuel (49), a coal miner, and Mary (38). Mr Holbrook (who died, aged 68, on 16th January 1919 and was buried in Washington Cemetery) was born in Bath, his wife in Gloucester, the two older children in, respectively, Aberystwyth and Bedwelty, and the younger five in Washington. George (14), Elizabeth (10), Thomas Joseph (8), Mary A (6), Sam (5), John (2) and Emily (6m). (In March 1919, Emily Holbrook, apparently a single woman, living at 22, Havannah Terrace, had her child, Sam, baptised at Holy Trinity Church, Washington. The choice of name seems likely to have been in memory of her brother.) George was a driver, below ground. (Janet Robinson Holbrook, aged 1½, of 22 Havannah Terrace, was buried in Washington cemetery in October 1915.)
In 1911, according to the Census, the family were still living in Washington but George and Thomas had left home and Mary had either died, or had been married and changed her name. However, the house was still full because James (1904), Archie (1906) and Barby E (1908) had been born. Sam Holbrook Sr was injured at F Pit in November 1917 and died in January 1919.
Mary nee Holbrook Latimer WO398/132/12 WAAC.
Born 1/12/1894, lived 22 Havannah Terrace….23 years old
Waitress…home only…attested 22/1/18
Born The Cottages, Old Washington
References: Mrs J Gardner cashier, Blue House High Washington
Mr Grant, Headmaster, Washington Colliery School
Mary married, husband in Italy with BEF…..father miner
Old Washington National School, left at 14
6/1/18 examination – 23years 1 month – housemaid
5’2’’ height – 129lbs weight – chest 30 – 32 expansion. Good physical development
2 children died
Feet – corns and bunions – mole on back – good muscular development
Medical 6/2/1Discharge 15/8/18
4/11/18 Accompanying war badge and certificate No 18888 forwarded to Mary Latimer – service as 33150 QMAAC……received by Mr TJ Latimer
Camp, South Camp , housemaid Ripon 14/3/18 discharged 21/8/18
Discharge papers signed by Samuel Holbrook, 22 Havannah Terrace (father of Sam and Thomas)
Letter: July 8 1918 to The Unit Administrator
Dear Madam
Would you be so kind as to put my discharge as soon as possible as I am going to get married under such conditions I find it impossible to stay in the army. I’m expecting to become a mother. Would you please oblige by looking into this as soon as possible.
Letter: To Medical Controller York
Ref: attached letter M Latimer
This member is a married woman who has been separated for some time from her husband. She is trying to obtain a divorce she tells me, but meantime she is in trouble with and the woman is 3 months pregnant. I suspect she is further advanced that that as her condition is fairly noticeable. Kindly inform me when she is to come before the Medical Board.
MC Graham
Thomas Holbrook 22 Havannah Terrace 16959. 13th Yorks. 6th Yorks, 2nd Yorks, 13th Yorks, 5th West Riding 34747 and 45th Royal Fusiliers GS/129210. War and Victory medals and MM (while in Yorks). In 1911 Thomas Holbrook 18 was living as a boarder with the family of William and Lily Howe at Pemberton Bank, Easington Lane. Peter Murray another boarder was also there aged 24 and both men were stated to have been born Hetton though the 1901 Census has Sam born in Washington.
George Pearson Thompson 23 Havannah Terrace. 771402 Gunner. 1st Nth.Bde. RFA. Alternative number 296031 army has Pearson Thompson, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 23 Havannah Tce – Thomas Thompson 44 widower (married with 13 children 10 still alive) – Mary 19, Jane Hannah 18, Mark 16, George Pearson T 15, Susan Isabel 13, Ernest Gordon T 11, Thomas 10, Florance 4, Ivy Maud 2, Margaret 7m and George brother single 33. Jobs were stoneman, landing lad, driver, stoneman. Places of birth Kilburn Yks, Bewick Main, Washington 3, Usworth 4, Washington 2 and Husthwaite Yks.
James Jnr. Nichol 24 Havannah Terrace. 750542 Gr. RFA. Not under that number. In 1911 at 24 Havannah Tce – James Nichols 44 hewer, married for 23 years to Mary A with 13 children, 6 still alive – James 16 hewer, Isabella 14, William T 10, Charles H 8, Annie 2 and Joseph 4. Places of birth Wrekenton, Hetton, Usworth 4, Washington and Usworth.
James Dunbar Maddison 25 Havannah Terrace. 95063 Pte. 4th DLI. SR. 25 Havannah Tce, single, miner, aged 20 when he attested in December 1915 and then posted in April 1918. Married Rose Ann Sweeney in Washington on 1/12/17 and Irene Dunbar born 1/4/18. To 18th DLI September 1918 and then transferred to 4th Bn West Riding Regt two days later. In 1911 at 25 Havannah Tce – George Dunbar 37 hewer, married 15 years to Susannah 35 and 8 children – James Dunbar Maddison 16 driver, Mary Ann Dunbar 14 , Euphemia 11, John George 9, Alice 7 Robert 5, Eliz Ann 4, and William 1. They were all born in County Durham.
Frank Embleton 26 Havannah Terrace. J55087 A.B. HMS ‘Iron Duke’. He served as Able Seaman J 55087 on HMS Iron Duke and was killed or died on 29th August 1918, aged 20. His burial roll entry states that he was not killed by disease, accident or enemy action. His body was not recovered for burial. Frank’s name is listed on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, 29. He was the son of John and Elizabeth Embleton who lived, according to the CWGC, at 26 Havannah Terrace, Washington. They were originally from, respectively, Sunderland and Seghill. There is a gravestone in Usworth churchyard marked with Frank’s details and those of his mother, Elizabeth C Embleton, who died aged 51 in 1907, and father, John, who died aged 80 in 1934. Frank’s service entitled him to the War and Victory medals.
The 1901 Census recorded the Embleton family living at New Row, Usworth. John (47) and Elizabeth (43) had 11 children. They were Elizabeth (18), James C (17), John R (15), Thomas C (14), Ann C (12), William (11), Margaret JC (8), Robson C (6), Robert C (5), Frank (3) and Mary C (1). Frank’s burial roll entry gives his date of birth as 3rd January 1898. The eldest four males all worked at the colliery – a hewer, two drivers and a lamp cabin apprentice. All the children were born in Usworth.
By 1911 Elizabeth had died but John still had 9 children, including Frank, living with him at 26, Havannah Terrace, Washington. He and his wife had been married for 15 (sic) years and had had 15 children, of whom 11 were still alive. James and Elizabeth had left home, probably to get married. 6 of the men worked at the pit.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Frank Embleton and gave his address as 26, Havannah Terrace. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved.
Frank Embleton is listed on the Memorial to the men of F Pit, Washington. It was unveiled in 1921 by J Olds, Lodge Treasurer. From the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle of 2nd April 1921 “At the Miners Hall Washington, on Saturday night, a large audience assembled at the unveiling of a memorial tablet in memory of the men of the F Pit Lodge Durham Miners’ Association who died in the war. Mr John Cullen, president of the lodge, presided. At the outbreak of the war there were 1,084 men and boys employed at the colliery, of whom 436 joined the colours, and out of this number 64 gave their lives.
The memorial tablet, which is made of oak, standing on a stone base is 10 feet 9 inches in height and 6 feet 3 inches in width. On the centre panel are inscribed in gold the names of the 64 men who made the supreme sacrifice for King and Country.
The tablet, which is placed inside the hall, was erected by the C.W.S. Pelaw works, and cost about £200.”
A pension card for AB Frank Embleton J5507, served on the Iron Duke, states that his death was accidental on 29/8/18 and that his father was John Embleton of 26 Havannah Terrace. Mr Embleton’s name had deceased written by it (Jan 1934 in Newcastle)
HMS Iron Duke was a battleship of the Royal Navy, the lead ship of her class, named in honour of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. She served as the flagship of the Grand Fleet during the First World War, including at the Battle of Jutland. For the majority of the Great War, she was based with the rest of the Grand Fleet at Scapa Flow in Scotland.
Iron Duke was launched on 12 October 1912 at Portsmouth, England, the first of her class. After commissioning, she joined the Home Fleet as the flagship of Admiral Sir George Callaghan. Shortly before the beginning of hostilities, Callaghan was relieved by Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, who made Iron Duke the flagship of the newly organized Grand Fleet.
Her only major combat service during the First World War came in the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916, where she served in the Fourth Battle Squadron. She delivered a number of significant shell hits on the German battleship SMS König, at the point when the two main fleets collided.
She later became the flagship for a short time of Admiral Sir David Beatty when he assumed command of the Grand Fleet in late 1916, although he soon moved his flag to Queen Elizabeth.
Frank’s service record shows that he enlisted on 29/6/16 for the length of hostilities (in the army they stated “for the duration”). He was 5 feet 3 with brown hair, grey eyes and a fresh complexion. There was a birthmark inside his right thigh. He had been born in Gateshead in 1898 and was a miner. His character was stated, by the Navy, to be very good. He served on HMS Victory (a
shore base) as an ordinary seaman before being transferred to the Iron Duke in August 1916 and he drowned on 29th August 1918, the circumstances not being explained. His family was paid a war gratuity.
Robson Campbell Embleton 26 Havannah Terrace. 39609 Pte 6th. NF. War and Victory medals. Died 14/12/24. Pension cards (3) states widow was Ellen, notations start Jan 1925 – until 1932. Date of death 14/12/24. Disabilities general tuberculosis and trench fever but non attributable and no disability and so his claim was rejected. Robson Campbell Embleton was Frank Embleton’s brother (see above for family info).
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Thomas Black 27 Havannnah Terrace. 751520 Cpl. 4thRes. Brigade RFA. SR - Attested for 1st Northumberland Brigade RFA in Jan 1915, aged 21. Wife Margaret Ellen Greenwell 24/5/13 at Holy Trinity and Eliz Eleanor b 21/2/11. 2 weeks in 3rd Gen Hosp at Le Treport in April 1917 for GSW shoulder. Then in April 1915 Hosp Train for England after fracture to left thumb, while loading a wagon ‘soldier not to blame’. Neuritis and myalgia for another hosp stay of 8 days in March 1916. Served in A and B Batts 250 Bde. 10 days leave July 1917 and 2 weeks in Feb 1918, Corporal from 27/10/17 and did a gunnery course. To France 17/4/15. War Victory and 1915 Star. May be! – In 1911 at 4 Hall St, New Washington – Nicholas Husband 40 hewer, married for 5 years and 2 children to Eliz Ellen 45 – Johanna Black 21, Thomas Black 17, John Black 15, Margaret 12, Martha 8, Charles Husband 4, Joseph Roddam Husband 4m. Thomas and John were putter and driver. Places of birth Usworth, Kyo, Washington, Monkwearmouth, New Durham, Windleston, Washington and Usworth 2.
Thomas Heslop 27 Havannah Terrace. 459514 L/Cpl. 450th Field Co. RE. War and Victory medals. Possibly son of Thomas Heslop and Annie Waugh (she died in1898). In 1911 he was stockman on a farm at Shotley Bridge. He married Violet Greenwell in CLS 1914 and son Thomas Waugh Heslop born 1915 (killed in Italy in March 1944 when his truck drove over a mine). He later lived at 7 Stone Cellars.
John Halton 27 Havannah Terrace. 750504 Gunner 180th RFA. SR – at 27 Havannah St (sic), aged 22, when he joined 1st Northumbrian Bde RFA 1538 on 9/1/15, later number was 750504. To France 17/4/15 - 1/7/16 (he was admitted to hosp with scabies on16/6/16 and returned to England in hospital ship on 1/7/16 – 34 days in hosp) , and 22/8/17- to 10/10/18 at which point he was given 14 days leave, designated signaller, awarded War and Victory and 1915 Star. Discharged 14/1/19. A son, Thomas b 28/4/17. In 1911 at 40 Havannah Tce – John Halton 46 hewer, married to Mary 45 for 27 years and 12 children, 8 still alive – Sarah J 25 deleted, John 18 miner, William 16 miner, Annie 14, Alice 10, Mary 7, James 5, Richard 2 and Joseph Sellers boarder married farmworker. Places of birth Parbold Lancs, Wigan, West Leigh, Wigan, Washington 6 and Parbold.
Robert Murgatroyd 29 Havannah Terrace. Pte.13th DLI 22430 then Labour Corps. 197039, War and Victory medals and Silver War Badge. Enlisted 7/12/14. Born 1886, discharged 20/12/18. Pension card had Mount House, Springwell, altered to C16D Elisabethville, Birtley. Married, suffering from neurasthenia. 20% then 6-14% for 8/- + 2/- for child reducing to 8/6d combined for 70 weeks from 20/12/22. In 1911 at 1 Robinson’s Buildings, Springwell – Robert Murgatroyd 24 lamp man married 2 years and 1 child to Margaret Jane 21 – Robert Shaw Murgatroyd. Places of birth Scarborough and Washington 2.
William Smith 29 Havannah Terrace.74265 Pte. 3rd DLI. War and Victory medals - 11th DLI then 2/4th KOYLI. Reserves 23/3/19. In 1911 at 29 Havannah Tce – George Smith 46 miner rolleywayman, married to Mary Ann 40 for 24 years with 12 children, 8 still alive – Osborne Stobart nephew 17 miner endless rope man, Philip 17 putter, William 16, driver, Mary Ann 13, Martha 8, Isabella 6, Robert 6 and Caroline 4. Places of birth – County Durham apart from Osborne Stobart – Northumberland.
Archibald Cooper Moore 31 Havannah Terrace. 751710 Gunner. RFA. Pension ledger - born 1896 resident Derby. Different card has b 1898 and resident at 1 Stone Cellars. Silver War Badge enlisted 19/4/15, discharged 16/2/19 sick. SR His attestation was for 1st Northumbrian Bde RFA. He was single miner, mother Barbara, wages £1 a week. To France 3/7/16 – 22/10/17 and then home until discharge. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 31 Havannah Tce – Archibald Moore 41 chock drawer, married 22 years to Barbara (Quin) with 10 children, 9 still alive – Joseph 22 hewer, Margaret 20, John 19 shifter, Archibald 15 miner, Barbara 13, Grace 11, James 8, Eliz 5, Samuel 3, John Quinn single boarder hewer. Places of
birth – Dearham Cumberland, Usworth, Dearham 2, Washington 7 and Usworth. Archie married Agnes Lee and died in 1973.
John Moore 31 Havannah Terrace. 771271 Driver. RFA. War and Victory medals. (See above for family info.)
Joseph Moore 31 Havannah Terrace. 771328 Gunner. RFA War and Victory medals. (See above for family info.)
Frederick George Salmons 32 Havannah Terrace. 21694 Pte. RAMC. War and Victory medals. To France 23/12/14. Medal card says BRCS Ord? No card for 1914-15 Star. In 1911 at 32 Havannah Tce – Harry Salmons 45 hewer, married for 22 years and 7 children, 6 still alive to Martha Ann 45 – Ernest Harry 22 hewer, Fred Geo 19 putter, Lily May 16 pupil teacher, Percy 14 driver, William 9, John Thomas 7 and William Connell 34, nephew single labourer. Places of birth Harston Cambs, Stapleford Cambs, Harston Cambs and then Eighton Banks, Springwell 2, Washington 2 and Harston.
William Olds 35 Havannah Terrace. 174545 Pte. 113th Training Res. Btn. Not under this number. In 1911 at 26 New Rows South, New Washington – Joseph Olds 36 deputy overman, married 14 years to Alice 36, 5 children – William 12, Alfred 11, Eliz Jane 8, Dorothy 2 and Alice 6m. Places of birth South Pontop, Brancepeth, Washington 2 and Usworth 3.
Joseph Todd 38 Havannah Terrace. 470579 Spr. 242ndAWC RE. Pension b 1876 discharged 19/1/19. Lumbago attributable 6-14% = 13/6d per week from March 1921 for 35 weeks, including wife and 5 children. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 13 Old Row, Washington – Joseph Todd 36 stoneman, married 11 years with 7 children, 5 still alive to Margaret Ann 36 – Eliz Jane 11, Edna Olive 6, Joseph 4, Margate (sic) Ann 2, Ada 8m and Isabella Harrison niece 15. Places of birth Washington 2, Dunston, Washington 5.
Henry Thomas Muncaster 39 Havannah Terrace.100283 Pte. 5thRes. DLI. War and Victory medal as Thomas Henry Muncaster 15th DLI 95539. In 1911 at 17 Richardson Tce – George Muncaster 36 hewer, married 15 years to Margaret Jane 35 with 4 children – Thomas Henry 15 driver, Mary Eliz 13, William 11 and Catherine 8. Places of birth - Birtley, Eighton Banks 3, Birtley and Eighton Banks.
William Campbell 40 Havannah Terrace. K42784 Stoker RN. Born 21/1/96 at Gateshead, miner. Enlisted 18/5/17. On HMS Furious from June 1918. Received war gratuity. Pension gives address as Liberty Villas, N Hylton. No other info on card, doesn’t seem as if a pension was awarded. In 1911 at 45 Middle Row, Usworth – Peter Campbell stoneman 56 widower with 15 children, 9 still alive – William 15 driver and David 11. Places of birth - Aspatria and Usworth 2. He married Annie Halton in 1917, had 5 children and died in Chichester in 1952.
John Halton 40 Havannah Terrace. 21700 Pte. RAMC. In 1911 at 40 Havannah Tce – John Halton 46 hewer, married for 21 years to Mary 45 and 12 children, 8 still alive – John 18 miner, William 16 miner, Annie 14, Alice 10, Mary 7, James 5, Richard 2 and Joseph Sellers 33 farm worker Places of birth Parbold Lancs, Wigan,2, Washington 6 and Parbold.
William Gale 44 Havannah Terrace. 750550 Driver. RFA. Medal card has 1607 to France 18/4/15 and War, Victory and 1915 Star. In 1911 at 44 Havannah Tce – Tom Gale hewer 46, married 20 years to Kate 39 with 6 children – William 20 hewer, S Henry 16 worker, Alfred worker 14, Thomas 11, Emley (sic) 8, Heldi 6, John Page boarder 59 single. Places of birth Cinderford Gloucs 3, Washington 5 and Gloucs.
Sidney Henry Gale 44 Havannah Terrace. AB. HMS ‘Africa’ (see above for family info.) RND Service record gives birth 9/4/94, enlisted 29/8/15, from 44 Havannah Tce, miner, father Tom. Tyneside Z/7243. Portsmouth Bn until 5/3/19. 1915 Star and War and Victory medals.
William Beetham 46 Havannah Terrace. 95482 Pte. 5th Res. DLI. War and Victory medals under 20th DLI. In 1911 at 2 Wilden Tce – Mary Beetham 44 widow, William 16 driver, Sarah Eliz 14, Thomas 12, Hilda 10, Arthur 8, Patrick Hennessey 36 single, Joseph Maguire 37
single boarder, Alfred Symonds 24 and John Collins 29 cartman. Places of birth – Eldon? Durham, St Ann’s Durham, Bishop Auckland 2, Washington 3, West Stanley, Washington, Suffolk and Gateshead.
Patrick Murphy 47 Havannah Terrace. 61926 2nd AM, RAF. He was born in 1896 in Washington. In the 1911 Census he was living with his parents Michael (42) and Ellen (41) and what appear to be his siblings – Margaret Ann (1893), Martha Grace (1899), Michael (1897), Thomas William (1904), Ellen (1902), Nicholas (1905, see photo) and John (2). Their address was 47, Havannah Terrace. Mr and Mrs Murphy had been married 19 years and 8 of their 9 children were alive. Michael Sr., Michael Jr. and Patrick were employed at the pit and Margaret Grace worked on a farm.
The same family was recorded in 1901 living at 13, New York, Washington but the head of the family was Thomas Murphy (26). Also living in what appeared to be Thomas’ home were his brother Michael (30) and the latter’s wife Ellen (31) and their children Margaret A (8), Patrick (6), Michael (4) and Martha G (2).
The Washington Volunteer Record, a local news-sheet printed in September 1914, was a list of those men who’d enlisted by 8th September 1914 and it included Patrick Murphy of Havannah Terrace. On 10th August 1915 the Illustrated Chronicle reported that P Murphy of Washington, 10th DLI, was wounded and a photograph of him was printed a week later.
The Roman Catholic memorial lists Sgt P Murphy as being killed in action on 15th May 1918 at the age of 25. This information fits with the Absent Voters List of 1918, which included Patrick Murphy of 47, Havannah Terrace, serving as 61926, 2nd AM Royal Air Force. The CWGC states that Sgt Murphy was serving in the 48th Squadron and was an observer. He is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.
A letter from the Ministry of Defence dated 4/8/97 reads, “Sergeant Murphy was the Observer aboard Bristol F.2B, Serial No.B1337, of 48 Squadron, Bertangles, who, along with the pilot, Captain Charles George Douglas Napier MC DCM MM (F), was killed in action at the Western Front on 15 May 1918. As they have no known grave both are commemorated on the Arras Memorial. No 48 Squadron flew fighter and escort missions over the Western front during World War I.”
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Patrick Murphy and gave his address as 47, Havannah Terrace. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved.
Patrick Murphy is listed on the Memorial to the men of F Pit, Washington. It was unveiled in 1921 by J Olds, Lodge Treasurer. From the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle of 2nd April 1921 “At the Miners Hall Washington, on Saturday night, a large audience assembled at the unveiling of a memorial tablet in memory of the men of the F Pit Lodge Durham Miners’ Association who died in the war. Mr John Cullen, president of the lodge, presided. At the outbreak of the war there were 1,084 men and boys employed at the colliery, of whom 436 joined the colours, and out of this number 64 gave their lives.
The memorial tablet, which is made of oak, standing on a stone base is 10 feet 9 inches in height and 6 feet 3 inches in width. On the centre panel are inscribed in gold the names of the 64 men who made the supreme sacrifice for King and Country.
The tablet, which is placed inside the hall, was erected by the C.W.S. Pelaw works, and cost about £200.”
From “Above the Trenches” by Christopher Shores, Norman Franks and Russell Guest – “On 15th May…..No. 48 Squadron suffered several casualties, Capt. Napier with Sgt Murphy failed to return. The crew was seen to go down in flames over Lamotte. A German message received later stated that Napier and Murphy were dead. They were probably the victims of pilots of Jagdgeschwader I who claimed a total of six Bristol fighters this date. The most probable claimants would be Leutnant Johann Janzen of Jagdstaffel 6, who claimed a
BF at 12.50 hours near Hamel and Leutnant Erich Lowenhardt of Jasta 10, who claimed a BF at 13.25 hours near Mametz. Although the locations of the claims are not in a close vicinity to Lamotte the times correspond the closest of any other claims this date.
Pension card states that Sgt Mech Patrick Murphy RAF 61926 was missing from 15/5/18 and that his mother, Mrs Ellen Murphy (49) of 47 Havannah Tce was awarded a pension though amount not stated.
A dependant’s card states that 61926 Patrick Murphy RAF had as a dependant Mrs Ellen Murphy (d Oct 1924) of Havannah Tce. Neither date nor amount stated. Michael Sr d Oct 1935.
Turner Jnr. Marley 48 Havannah Terrace. 207175. Gunner. 3rd SARB RGA. War and Victory medals. Base Details. In 1911 at 48 Havannah Tce – Turner Marley 43 shot firer, married 23 years to Eliz 43 with 12 children, 7 still alive – William 18, Turner 13, John 11, George Edward 4, Eliz Ann 17, Margaret 8. All born County Durham.
Thomas Black 27 Havannnah Terrace. 751520 Cpl. 4thRes. Brigade RFA. SR - Attested for 1st Northumberland Brigade RFA in Jan 1915, aged 21. Wife Margaret Ellen Greenwell 24/5/13 at Holy Trinity and Eliz Eleanor b 21/2/11. 2 weeks in 3rd Gen Hosp at Le Treport in April 1917 for GSW shoulder. Then in April 1915 Hosp Train for England after fracture to left thumb, while loading a wagon ‘soldier not to blame’. Neuritis and myalgia for another hosp stay of 8 days in March 1916. Served in A and B Batts 250 Bde. 10 days leave July 1917 and 2 weeks in Feb 1918, Corporal from 27/10/17 and did a gunnery course. To France 17/4/15. War Victory and 1915 Star. May be! – In 1911 at 4 Hall St, New Washington – Nicholas Husband 40 hewer, married for 5 years and 2 children to Eliz Ellen 45 – Johanna Black 21, Thomas Black 17, John Black 15, Margaret 12, Martha 8, Charles Husband 4, Joseph Roddam Husband 4m. Thomas and John were putter and driver. Places of birth Usworth, Kyo, Washington, Monkwearmouth, New Durham, Windleston, Washington and Usworth 2.
Thomas Heslop 27 Havannah Terrace. 459514 L/Cpl. 450th Field Co. RE. War and Victory medals. Possibly son of Thomas Heslop and Annie Waugh (she died in1898). In 1911 he was stockman on a farm at Shotley Bridge. He married Violet Greenwell in CLS 1914 and son Thomas Waugh Heslop born 1915 (killed in Italy in March 1944 when his truck drove over a mine). He later lived at 7 Stone Cellars.
John Halton 27 Havannah Terrace. 750504 Gunner 180th RFA. SR – at 27 Havannah St (sic), aged 22, when he joined 1st Northumbrian Bde RFA 1538 on 9/1/15, later number was 750504. To France 17/4/15 - 1/7/16 (he was admitted to hosp with scabies on16/6/16 and returned to England in hospital ship on 1/7/16 – 34 days in hosp) , and 22/8/17- to 10/10/18 at which point he was given 14 days leave, designated signaller, awarded War and Victory and 1915 Star. Discharged 14/1/19. A son, Thomas b 28/4/17. In 1911 at 40 Havannah Tce – John Halton 46 hewer, married to Mary 45 for 27 years and 12 children, 8 still alive – Sarah J 25 deleted, John 18 miner, William 16 miner, Annie 14, Alice 10, Mary 7, James 5, Richard 2 and Joseph Sellers boarder married farmworker. Places of birth Parbold Lancs, Wigan, West Leigh, Wigan, Washington 6 and Parbold.
Robert Murgatroyd 29 Havannah Terrace. Pte.13th DLI 22430 then Labour Corps. 197039, War and Victory medals and Silver War Badge. Enlisted 7/12/14. Born 1886, discharged 20/12/18. Pension card had Mount House, Springwell, altered to C16D Elisabethville, Birtley. Married, suffering from neurasthenia. 20% then 6-14% for 8/- + 2/- for child reducing to 8/6d combined for 70 weeks from 20/12/22. In 1911 at 1 Robinson’s Buildings, Springwell – Robert Murgatroyd 24 lamp man married 2 years and 1 child to Margaret Jane 21 – Robert Shaw Murgatroyd. Places of birth Scarborough and Washington 2.
William Smith 29 Havannah Terrace.74265 Pte. 3rd DLI. War and Victory medals - 11th DLI then 2/4th KOYLI. Reserves 23/3/19. In 1911 at 29 Havannah Tce – George Smith 46 miner rolleywayman, married to Mary Ann 40 for 24 years with 12 children, 8 still alive – Osborne Stobart nephew 17 miner endless rope man, Philip 17 putter, William 16, driver, Mary Ann 13, Martha 8, Isabella 6, Robert 6 and Caroline 4. Places of birth – County Durham apart from Osborne Stobart – Northumberland.
Archibald Cooper Moore 31 Havannah Terrace. 751710 Gunner. RFA. Pension ledger - born 1896 resident Derby. Different card has b 1898 and resident at 1 Stone Cellars. Silver War Badge enlisted 19/4/15, discharged 16/2/19 sick. SR His attestation was for 1st Northumbrian Bde RFA. He was single miner, mother Barbara, wages £1 a week. To France 3/7/16 – 22/10/17 and then home until discharge. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 31 Havannah Tce – Archibald Moore 41 chock drawer, married 22 years to Barbara (Quin) with 10 children, 9 still alive – Joseph 22 hewer, Margaret 20, John 19 shifter, Archibald 15 miner, Barbara 13, Grace 11, James 8, Eliz 5, Samuel 3, John Quinn single boarder hewer. Places of
birth – Dearham Cumberland, Usworth, Dearham 2, Washington 7 and Usworth. Archie married Agnes Lee and died in 1973.
John Moore 31 Havannah Terrace. 771271 Driver. RFA. War and Victory medals. (See above for family info.)
Joseph Moore 31 Havannah Terrace. 771328 Gunner. RFA War and Victory medals. (See above for family info.)
Frederick George Salmons 32 Havannah Terrace. 21694 Pte. RAMC. War and Victory medals. To France 23/12/14. Medal card says BRCS Ord? No card for 1914-15 Star. In 1911 at 32 Havannah Tce – Harry Salmons 45 hewer, married for 22 years and 7 children, 6 still alive to Martha Ann 45 – Ernest Harry 22 hewer, Fred Geo 19 putter, Lily May 16 pupil teacher, Percy 14 driver, William 9, John Thomas 7 and William Connell 34, nephew single labourer. Places of birth Harston Cambs, Stapleford Cambs, Harston Cambs and then Eighton Banks, Springwell 2, Washington 2 and Harston.
William Olds 35 Havannah Terrace. 174545 Pte. 113th Training Res. Btn. Not under this number. In 1911 at 26 New Rows South, New Washington – Joseph Olds 36 deputy overman, married 14 years to Alice 36, 5 children – William 12, Alfred 11, Eliz Jane 8, Dorothy 2 and Alice 6m. Places of birth South Pontop, Brancepeth, Washington 2 and Usworth 3.
Joseph Todd 38 Havannah Terrace. 470579 Spr. 242ndAWC RE. Pension b 1876 discharged 19/1/19. Lumbago attributable 6-14% = 13/6d per week from March 1921 for 35 weeks, including wife and 5 children. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 13 Old Row, Washington – Joseph Todd 36 stoneman, married 11 years with 7 children, 5 still alive to Margaret Ann 36 – Eliz Jane 11, Edna Olive 6, Joseph 4, Margate (sic) Ann 2, Ada 8m and Isabella Harrison niece 15. Places of birth Washington 2, Dunston, Washington 5.
Henry Thomas Muncaster 39 Havannah Terrace.100283 Pte. 5thRes. DLI. War and Victory medal as Thomas Henry Muncaster 15th DLI 95539. In 1911 at 17 Richardson Tce – George Muncaster 36 hewer, married 15 years to Margaret Jane 35 with 4 children – Thomas Henry 15 driver, Mary Eliz 13, William 11 and Catherine 8. Places of birth - Birtley, Eighton Banks 3, Birtley and Eighton Banks.
William Campbell 40 Havannah Terrace. K42784 Stoker RN. Born 21/1/96 at Gateshead, miner. Enlisted 18/5/17. On HMS Furious from June 1918. Received war gratuity. Pension gives address as Liberty Villas, N Hylton. No other info on card, doesn’t seem as if a pension was awarded. In 1911 at 45 Middle Row, Usworth – Peter Campbell stoneman 56 widower with 15 children, 9 still alive – William 15 driver and David 11. Places of birth - Aspatria and Usworth 2. He married Annie Halton in 1917, had 5 children and died in Chichester in 1952.
John Halton 40 Havannah Terrace. 21700 Pte. RAMC. In 1911 at 40 Havannah Tce – John Halton 46 hewer, married for 21 years to Mary 45 and 12 children, 8 still alive – John 18 miner, William 16 miner, Annie 14, Alice 10, Mary 7, James 5, Richard 2 and Joseph Sellers 33 farm worker Places of birth Parbold Lancs, Wigan,2, Washington 6 and Parbold.
William Gale 44 Havannah Terrace. 750550 Driver. RFA. Medal card has 1607 to France 18/4/15 and War, Victory and 1915 Star. In 1911 at 44 Havannah Tce – Tom Gale hewer 46, married 20 years to Kate 39 with 6 children – William 20 hewer, S Henry 16 worker, Alfred worker 14, Thomas 11, Emley (sic) 8, Heldi 6, John Page boarder 59 single. Places of birth Cinderford Gloucs 3, Washington 5 and Gloucs.
Sidney Henry Gale 44 Havannah Terrace. AB. HMS ‘Africa’ (see above for family info.) RND Service record gives birth 9/4/94, enlisted 29/8/15, from 44 Havannah Tce, miner, father Tom. Tyneside Z/7243. Portsmouth Bn until 5/3/19. 1915 Star and War and Victory medals.
William Beetham 46 Havannah Terrace. 95482 Pte. 5th Res. DLI. War and Victory medals under 20th DLI. In 1911 at 2 Wilden Tce – Mary Beetham 44 widow, William 16 driver, Sarah Eliz 14, Thomas 12, Hilda 10, Arthur 8, Patrick Hennessey 36 single, Joseph Maguire 37
single boarder, Alfred Symonds 24 and John Collins 29 cartman. Places of birth – Eldon? Durham, St Ann’s Durham, Bishop Auckland 2, Washington 3, West Stanley, Washington, Suffolk and Gateshead.
Patrick Murphy 47 Havannah Terrace. 61926 2nd AM, RAF. He was born in 1896 in Washington. In the 1911 Census he was living with his parents Michael (42) and Ellen (41) and what appear to be his siblings – Margaret Ann (1893), Martha Grace (1899), Michael (1897), Thomas William (1904), Ellen (1902), Nicholas (1905, see photo) and John (2). Their address was 47, Havannah Terrace. Mr and Mrs Murphy had been married 19 years and 8 of their 9 children were alive. Michael Sr., Michael Jr. and Patrick were employed at the pit and Margaret Grace worked on a farm.
The same family was recorded in 1901 living at 13, New York, Washington but the head of the family was Thomas Murphy (26). Also living in what appeared to be Thomas’ home were his brother Michael (30) and the latter’s wife Ellen (31) and their children Margaret A (8), Patrick (6), Michael (4) and Martha G (2).
The Washington Volunteer Record, a local news-sheet printed in September 1914, was a list of those men who’d enlisted by 8th September 1914 and it included Patrick Murphy of Havannah Terrace. On 10th August 1915 the Illustrated Chronicle reported that P Murphy of Washington, 10th DLI, was wounded and a photograph of him was printed a week later.
The Roman Catholic memorial lists Sgt P Murphy as being killed in action on 15th May 1918 at the age of 25. This information fits with the Absent Voters List of 1918, which included Patrick Murphy of 47, Havannah Terrace, serving as 61926, 2nd AM Royal Air Force. The CWGC states that Sgt Murphy was serving in the 48th Squadron and was an observer. He is commemorated on the Arras Flying Services Memorial.
A letter from the Ministry of Defence dated 4/8/97 reads, “Sergeant Murphy was the Observer aboard Bristol F.2B, Serial No.B1337, of 48 Squadron, Bertangles, who, along with the pilot, Captain Charles George Douglas Napier MC DCM MM (F), was killed in action at the Western Front on 15 May 1918. As they have no known grave both are commemorated on the Arras Memorial. No 48 Squadron flew fighter and escort missions over the Western front during World War I.”
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Patrick Murphy and gave his address as 47, Havannah Terrace. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved.
Patrick Murphy is listed on the Memorial to the men of F Pit, Washington. It was unveiled in 1921 by J Olds, Lodge Treasurer. From the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle of 2nd April 1921 “At the Miners Hall Washington, on Saturday night, a large audience assembled at the unveiling of a memorial tablet in memory of the men of the F Pit Lodge Durham Miners’ Association who died in the war. Mr John Cullen, president of the lodge, presided. At the outbreak of the war there were 1,084 men and boys employed at the colliery, of whom 436 joined the colours, and out of this number 64 gave their lives.
The memorial tablet, which is made of oak, standing on a stone base is 10 feet 9 inches in height and 6 feet 3 inches in width. On the centre panel are inscribed in gold the names of the 64 men who made the supreme sacrifice for King and Country.
The tablet, which is placed inside the hall, was erected by the C.W.S. Pelaw works, and cost about £200.”
From “Above the Trenches” by Christopher Shores, Norman Franks and Russell Guest – “On 15th May…..No. 48 Squadron suffered several casualties, Capt. Napier with Sgt Murphy failed to return. The crew was seen to go down in flames over Lamotte. A German message received later stated that Napier and Murphy were dead. They were probably the victims of pilots of Jagdgeschwader I who claimed a total of six Bristol fighters this date. The most probable claimants would be Leutnant Johann Janzen of Jagdstaffel 6, who claimed a
BF at 12.50 hours near Hamel and Leutnant Erich Lowenhardt of Jasta 10, who claimed a BF at 13.25 hours near Mametz. Although the locations of the claims are not in a close vicinity to Lamotte the times correspond the closest of any other claims this date.
Pension card states that Sgt Mech Patrick Murphy RAF 61926 was missing from 15/5/18 and that his mother, Mrs Ellen Murphy (49) of 47 Havannah Tce was awarded a pension though amount not stated.
A dependant’s card states that 61926 Patrick Murphy RAF had as a dependant Mrs Ellen Murphy (d Oct 1924) of Havannah Tce. Neither date nor amount stated. Michael Sr d Oct 1935.
Turner Jnr. Marley 48 Havannah Terrace. 207175. Gunner. 3rd SARB RGA. War and Victory medals. Base Details. In 1911 at 48 Havannah Tce – Turner Marley 43 shot firer, married 23 years to Eliz 43 with 12 children, 7 still alive – William 18, Turner 13, John 11, George Edward 4, Eliz Ann 17, Margaret 8. All born County Durham.
William James McCreary 49 Havannah Terrace. 20953 Pte. 13th DLI. To France 25/8/15, 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 53 Havannah Tce – William James McCreary 50 hewer, married 26 years to Hannah 43 with 11 children, 9 still alive – William James 20 hewer, Ann 14, Emily 12, Catherine 9, Mary Jane 4, Joseph Richardson M 3m. Places of birth - Tunstall Staffs, Whitehaven and Washington 6.
Frank Allen 52 Havannah Terrace. 73077 Ordinary Seaman HMS ‘Attentive’ from 24/8/18 to 10/12/18. Born 8/12/96, Durham, miner, from 5/7/17. Demob Feb 1919. In 1891 at Cox Green - Margaret Allen widow 66 with her children John 35, Eliz A 30, Robert James 29, William A 27, Eveline A 13, Cora 8 and Frank 4. Frank b Cox Green but his mother aged 62? In 1911 at Cox Green - Frank was living in the house of his Uncle, John Allen 45, John’s sister Eliz Ann and niece Cora. John Thos Mordey 37, a boarder was also there.
Hedley Mason 55 Havannah Terrace. 478836 Pioneer 193rd Lab Co. 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. Previously 123932 Pioneer RE. To France 13/10/15 and discharged 27/3/19. In 1911 at Victoria Place – Hedley Mason 21 hewer, married months 3 to Annie (Whittle) 22 and also present William Whittle 54 widower, fitter and William Whittle 15 moulder. All born in Washington.
Thomas John Armstrong 57 Havannah Terrace. 21408 Driver 17th RFA. War and Victory medals (number only 2 away from JG Appleby). 12/7/15 to France – 1915 Star. In 1911 at 57 Havannah Tce – Thomas Armstrong 40 hewer, married 18 years and 6 children to Mary Amelia 40 – Thomas 16 driver, John George 15 flatter, Nicholas 11, Lily 8, Luke 4 and Kathleen 1. Places of birth Southwick, Maryport, Hetton le Hole, Washington 5.
John Graham 58 Havannah Terrace. 386285 Pte RAMC. Pension ledger 40 Nelson St, 20% but no detail of ailment, 8/- a week until July 1923. In 1911 at 58 Havannah Tce John Graham 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.
William Morrow 60 Havannah Terrace. 263644 Dr. 23rd Res. RFA. Not under that number. In 1911 at 60 Havannah Tce – John Andrew Morrow 39 colliery labourer above – married 19 years to Mary Jane 42 with 12 children, 9 still alive – Margaret 17 farm hand, William 15 pony driver, Kate Florence 14, Edith 12, James 8, Beatrice 6, Robert Plender M 4, Doris 2 and Elsie 4m. Places of birth Thrisilton Durham, Washington, Kelloe Hall, Wingate Grange, Washington 2, Waggon Row, Mill Pit Cottage 2 and Havannah Tce 2.
James Dixon Coulson 62 Havannah Terrace. OS RN. J88525 born 9/1/98, Durham, miner from 8/5/18 on Victory. War gratuity paid. In 1911 at Havannah Tce (no number) in 4 rooms! – John Coulson 46 hewer, married for 2 years and 1 child with Annie 34 – William 21 hewer, Hedley 19 putter, Rennerson (sic) 17 putter, John Robert 16 driver, Florrie Dixon 13, James Dixon C 11, Matthew Coulson 9, Thomas Coulson 7, Mary Ann Coulson 5, Stanley Coulson 8m, Stephen McFarlane son 11, Annie McFarlane dau2, Kate Mulholland servant 17, John Dixon 17 boarder. Places of birth – Old Rows, Hutton le Hole, Old Rows 9, Havannah, Westerbury St Millfield 2, HLS and Fatfield.
John Robert Coulson 62 Havannah Terrace. 254148 Sapper. RE. Started as 27413 Driver RFA and then RE. War and Victory medals. (See above for family info)
Rennison Coulson 62 Havannah Terrace. 20758 Driver RFA. To Egypt 7/7/15 so 1915 Star and War and Victory. Army has him as Rennie Coulson on all documents. (See above for family info)
Stephen McFarland(e) 62 Havannah Terrace. OSSC HMS ‘Foss’ RN. (See above for family info)
Thomas Copeman 63 Havannnah Terrace. S.S. 116427 Stoker I, HMS ‘Grafton’. On the outbreak of the First World War, Grafton was part of the 10th Cruiser Squadron, which was employed in enforcing the naval blockade of Germany. In December 1914, with the Edgar class having proved unsuitable for blockade work in the North Sea, Grafton was withdrawn from active service, with her two 9.2 inch guns removed to arm the M15-class monitors M23 and M28. It was decided to refit four ships of the Edgar class, including Grafton, for shore bombardment work for the planned operations in the Dardanelles. Two 6 inch guns replaced the 9.2 inch weapons that had been removed to arm the M15-class ships, while anti-torpedo bulges were fitted. These reduced the ship's speed by 4 knots (7.4 km/h; 4.6 mph). Grafton, along with her sisters Endymion, Edgar and Theseus, served in the Gallipoli Campaign from July 1915. Grafton carried out shore bombardment during the landing at Suvla Bay and the Battle of Sari Bair in August 1915. She was struck by Turkish shells off Suvla on 12 August, killing nine of her crew. Grafton helped to cover the evacuations from Anzac Cove on 20 December 1915 and from Cape Helles in January 1916. Grafton was later awarded the battle honour "DARDANELLES, Feb 1915- Jan 1916" for her service off Gallipoli.
On 10 June 1917, Grafton was torpedoed by the German U-boat UB-43 150 nautical miles (280 km) east of Malta. Grafton's anti-torpedo bulges proved effective and damage was limited, allowing her to be safely brought into port at Malta under her own power with no casualties. She later took part in the Battle of Jaffa.
Grafton was sold for breaking up at Plymouth on 1 July 1920.
Thomas was awarded Star, Victory and War medals. In 1911 at 63 Havannah Tce – Cuthbert Copeman 58 miner, married 35 years to Matilda 52 and 13 children, 9 of them still alive – Ralph 20 hewer, Thomas 18 putter, Matilda 16 and Robert 14 pony driver. Places of birth - Newcastle, London, Washington 4.
Frederick Pearson 64 Havannah Terrace. 263600 Gunner. 2nd Res. RFA. SR - Fred was 20, a single miner, at 64 Havannah Tce, father William, when he attested 28/1/16. He was mobilised in April 1918 and discharged in December 1918 without, apparently, having gone abroad. In 1911 at 64 Havannah Tce – William Pearson 45 hewer, married 21 years and 5 children with Margaret Ann 43 – Sarah Jane 19 dressmaker, Frederick Samuel 15 driver, William 12, John Robert 8, Joseph David 3 and John Pearson uncle 67 labourer. Places of birth - Spennymoor, Hetton, Washington 4, Usworth and Gateshead.
William Jnr. Pearson 64 Havannah Terrace. 263725 Driver. 44th Res. RFA. Not under this number. (See above for family info). He married Elizabeth and died in 1968
Ralph William Gowland 2 Havannnah Bank. 457647 Driver. 449th Field Co. RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 26 Harold St – Christopher Gowland 43 hewer, married to Annie 41 for 23 years with 10 children, 8 still alive – Ralph William putter 17, Robert 9, Wilfred 6, Laura 4, Lilian 1, (Violet and John had died). Places of birth – Penshaw, Birtley, CLS, Fatfield, Penshaw, Fatfield, Washington, Fatfield 2. He married Phoebe Banthorpe Marjoram and died in Durham in 1972
John James Armstrong 3 Havannah Bank. 750503 Gunner. 315th RFA. SR. He joined 1st Northumbrian Brigade in Jan 1915, aged 24 and arrived in France on 3/7/16 in 315 Bde, became signaller in October 1918 and joined D Batty 189 Bde. Discharged 7/2/19. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 3 Havannah Tce – in 4 rooms – John Walton Armstrong 47 engineman above, married to Margaret 41 for 20 years with 11 children, 9 still alive – John James 20 hewer, George Henry 19 putter, Thomas Annel 16 pony driver, Edith Maud 13, Ethel, 11, Norman 9, Lilian 5, Eliz Ann 2 and Gladis (sic) 1. Places of birth Alston, Norham, Walker, Washington 8.
James Charles Norman Harrington 6 Havannah Bank. 388364 Pte. RAMC. SR – enlisted as Norman, 9th Jan 1915, at Gateshead, 6 Havannah Tce. Discharged 4/2/19. To France
20/4/15 (alternative number is 1837). 9 days leave in Feb 1916 and 2 weeks leave in September 1918. War, Victory and 1915 Star. In 1911 at 45 New Rows South, Usworth – James Charles Harrington 41 stoneman, married for 14 years to Jane Annie 34 with 4 children, 2 still alive – Norman 13 and John Vest Harrington. Places of birth - Wallsend, Hebburn and Usworth 2. 1939 Register shows Norman as a librarian.
George Ridley 7 Havannah Bank. 18452 Pte. A. Vet. Hospital No 4. (Not under this number or Medical). Can’t pin him down in 1911 census.
Christopher Bennett 8 Havannah Bank. 66179 L/Cpl. 55th Protection Co. Enlisted 27/10/14 and discharged 31//8/18. Was 13th DLI 21169, to France 25/8/15 – 13/10/16. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. Siver War Badge. Pension ledger, born 1893. Single. Shrapnel wound to back 30% and 12/- per week reducing to 20% and 8/% and 7/6d for 104 weeks from 11/8/22 and gratuity of £20. In 1911 at 8 Havannah Bank – William Bennett hewer 58, married to Eliz 43 for 23 years and 10 children – Christopher 18 putter, Eliz 15, May 13, Henry 11, William 9, Bertram 7, Sarah 5 and Emily 1. Places of birth - Durham, Longton Staffs and all children in Washington.
David White 11 Havannah Bank. 327221 Pte. 1st/9th DLI, killed 23/7/18, buried at Marfaux Cemetery. David does not appear on the Greenside memorial nor any of those in Washington. Some relatives asked for names not to be put on war memorials. His father William received £5.10.2d (no date) and a further £11 on 1/10/19. Pension – killed in action 23/7/18, his father William b 1852. Same info re address and father on Dependant’s card. Three entries of ‘Refusal Class I - 31/12/19, 13/3/20 and 2/8/21. War and Victory medals. In 1891 at Fan Blast Square – William, Fan Blast Engineman and Ann (Hogg) White 37 and 29 with Thomas 9, William 6, Margaret J 4 and David 2. In 1901 same family at Engine Square with Mary Ann 36 now married to Mr White – Ann Hogg having died 1893. Extra children were John 5, Robert 3 and Annie 10m. In 1911 David, a putter, was living at 30 Milton St, Greenside with the family of Joseph and Lizzie Ann Bowater (and including John George 12 b Dunston.)
William White 11 Havannah Bank. 200599 Driver. 4th NF. (See above for family info.) Not under that number.
Frank Allen 52 Havannah Terrace. 73077 Ordinary Seaman HMS ‘Attentive’ from 24/8/18 to 10/12/18. Born 8/12/96, Durham, miner, from 5/7/17. Demob Feb 1919. In 1891 at Cox Green - Margaret Allen widow 66 with her children John 35, Eliz A 30, Robert James 29, William A 27, Eveline A 13, Cora 8 and Frank 4. Frank b Cox Green but his mother aged 62? In 1911 at Cox Green - Frank was living in the house of his Uncle, John Allen 45, John’s sister Eliz Ann and niece Cora. John Thos Mordey 37, a boarder was also there.
Hedley Mason 55 Havannah Terrace. 478836 Pioneer 193rd Lab Co. 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. Previously 123932 Pioneer RE. To France 13/10/15 and discharged 27/3/19. In 1911 at Victoria Place – Hedley Mason 21 hewer, married months 3 to Annie (Whittle) 22 and also present William Whittle 54 widower, fitter and William Whittle 15 moulder. All born in Washington.
Thomas John Armstrong 57 Havannah Terrace. 21408 Driver 17th RFA. War and Victory medals (number only 2 away from JG Appleby). 12/7/15 to France – 1915 Star. In 1911 at 57 Havannah Tce – Thomas Armstrong 40 hewer, married 18 years and 6 children to Mary Amelia 40 – Thomas 16 driver, John George 15 flatter, Nicholas 11, Lily 8, Luke 4 and Kathleen 1. Places of birth Southwick, Maryport, Hetton le Hole, Washington 5.
John Graham 58 Havannah Terrace. 386285 Pte RAMC. Pension ledger 40 Nelson St, 20% but no detail of ailment, 8/- a week until July 1923. In 1911 at 58 Havannah Tce John Graham 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.
William Morrow 60 Havannah Terrace. 263644 Dr. 23rd Res. RFA. Not under that number. In 1911 at 60 Havannah Tce – John Andrew Morrow 39 colliery labourer above – married 19 years to Mary Jane 42 with 12 children, 9 still alive – Margaret 17 farm hand, William 15 pony driver, Kate Florence 14, Edith 12, James 8, Beatrice 6, Robert Plender M 4, Doris 2 and Elsie 4m. Places of birth Thrisilton Durham, Washington, Kelloe Hall, Wingate Grange, Washington 2, Waggon Row, Mill Pit Cottage 2 and Havannah Tce 2.
James Dixon Coulson 62 Havannah Terrace. OS RN. J88525 born 9/1/98, Durham, miner from 8/5/18 on Victory. War gratuity paid. In 1911 at Havannah Tce (no number) in 4 rooms! – John Coulson 46 hewer, married for 2 years and 1 child with Annie 34 – William 21 hewer, Hedley 19 putter, Rennerson (sic) 17 putter, John Robert 16 driver, Florrie Dixon 13, James Dixon C 11, Matthew Coulson 9, Thomas Coulson 7, Mary Ann Coulson 5, Stanley Coulson 8m, Stephen McFarlane son 11, Annie McFarlane dau2, Kate Mulholland servant 17, John Dixon 17 boarder. Places of birth – Old Rows, Hutton le Hole, Old Rows 9, Havannah, Westerbury St Millfield 2, HLS and Fatfield.
John Robert Coulson 62 Havannah Terrace. 254148 Sapper. RE. Started as 27413 Driver RFA and then RE. War and Victory medals. (See above for family info)
Rennison Coulson 62 Havannah Terrace. 20758 Driver RFA. To Egypt 7/7/15 so 1915 Star and War and Victory. Army has him as Rennie Coulson on all documents. (See above for family info)
Stephen McFarland(e) 62 Havannah Terrace. OSSC HMS ‘Foss’ RN. (See above for family info)
Thomas Copeman 63 Havannnah Terrace. S.S. 116427 Stoker I, HMS ‘Grafton’. On the outbreak of the First World War, Grafton was part of the 10th Cruiser Squadron, which was employed in enforcing the naval blockade of Germany. In December 1914, with the Edgar class having proved unsuitable for blockade work in the North Sea, Grafton was withdrawn from active service, with her two 9.2 inch guns removed to arm the M15-class monitors M23 and M28. It was decided to refit four ships of the Edgar class, including Grafton, for shore bombardment work for the planned operations in the Dardanelles. Two 6 inch guns replaced the 9.2 inch weapons that had been removed to arm the M15-class ships, while anti-torpedo bulges were fitted. These reduced the ship's speed by 4 knots (7.4 km/h; 4.6 mph). Grafton, along with her sisters Endymion, Edgar and Theseus, served in the Gallipoli Campaign from July 1915. Grafton carried out shore bombardment during the landing at Suvla Bay and the Battle of Sari Bair in August 1915. She was struck by Turkish shells off Suvla on 12 August, killing nine of her crew. Grafton helped to cover the evacuations from Anzac Cove on 20 December 1915 and from Cape Helles in January 1916. Grafton was later awarded the battle honour "DARDANELLES, Feb 1915- Jan 1916" for her service off Gallipoli.
On 10 June 1917, Grafton was torpedoed by the German U-boat UB-43 150 nautical miles (280 km) east of Malta. Grafton's anti-torpedo bulges proved effective and damage was limited, allowing her to be safely brought into port at Malta under her own power with no casualties. She later took part in the Battle of Jaffa.
Grafton was sold for breaking up at Plymouth on 1 July 1920.
Thomas was awarded Star, Victory and War medals. In 1911 at 63 Havannah Tce – Cuthbert Copeman 58 miner, married 35 years to Matilda 52 and 13 children, 9 of them still alive – Ralph 20 hewer, Thomas 18 putter, Matilda 16 and Robert 14 pony driver. Places of birth - Newcastle, London, Washington 4.
Frederick Pearson 64 Havannah Terrace. 263600 Gunner. 2nd Res. RFA. SR - Fred was 20, a single miner, at 64 Havannah Tce, father William, when he attested 28/1/16. He was mobilised in April 1918 and discharged in December 1918 without, apparently, having gone abroad. In 1911 at 64 Havannah Tce – William Pearson 45 hewer, married 21 years and 5 children with Margaret Ann 43 – Sarah Jane 19 dressmaker, Frederick Samuel 15 driver, William 12, John Robert 8, Joseph David 3 and John Pearson uncle 67 labourer. Places of birth - Spennymoor, Hetton, Washington 4, Usworth and Gateshead.
William Jnr. Pearson 64 Havannah Terrace. 263725 Driver. 44th Res. RFA. Not under this number. (See above for family info). He married Elizabeth and died in 1968
Ralph William Gowland 2 Havannnah Bank. 457647 Driver. 449th Field Co. RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 26 Harold St – Christopher Gowland 43 hewer, married to Annie 41 for 23 years with 10 children, 8 still alive – Ralph William putter 17, Robert 9, Wilfred 6, Laura 4, Lilian 1, (Violet and John had died). Places of birth – Penshaw, Birtley, CLS, Fatfield, Penshaw, Fatfield, Washington, Fatfield 2. He married Phoebe Banthorpe Marjoram and died in Durham in 1972
John James Armstrong 3 Havannah Bank. 750503 Gunner. 315th RFA. SR. He joined 1st Northumbrian Brigade in Jan 1915, aged 24 and arrived in France on 3/7/16 in 315 Bde, became signaller in October 1918 and joined D Batty 189 Bde. Discharged 7/2/19. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 3 Havannah Tce – in 4 rooms – John Walton Armstrong 47 engineman above, married to Margaret 41 for 20 years with 11 children, 9 still alive – John James 20 hewer, George Henry 19 putter, Thomas Annel 16 pony driver, Edith Maud 13, Ethel, 11, Norman 9, Lilian 5, Eliz Ann 2 and Gladis (sic) 1. Places of birth Alston, Norham, Walker, Washington 8.
James Charles Norman Harrington 6 Havannah Bank. 388364 Pte. RAMC. SR – enlisted as Norman, 9th Jan 1915, at Gateshead, 6 Havannah Tce. Discharged 4/2/19. To France
20/4/15 (alternative number is 1837). 9 days leave in Feb 1916 and 2 weeks leave in September 1918. War, Victory and 1915 Star. In 1911 at 45 New Rows South, Usworth – James Charles Harrington 41 stoneman, married for 14 years to Jane Annie 34 with 4 children, 2 still alive – Norman 13 and John Vest Harrington. Places of birth - Wallsend, Hebburn and Usworth 2. 1939 Register shows Norman as a librarian.
George Ridley 7 Havannah Bank. 18452 Pte. A. Vet. Hospital No 4. (Not under this number or Medical). Can’t pin him down in 1911 census.
Christopher Bennett 8 Havannah Bank. 66179 L/Cpl. 55th Protection Co. Enlisted 27/10/14 and discharged 31//8/18. Was 13th DLI 21169, to France 25/8/15 – 13/10/16. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. Siver War Badge. Pension ledger, born 1893. Single. Shrapnel wound to back 30% and 12/- per week reducing to 20% and 8/% and 7/6d for 104 weeks from 11/8/22 and gratuity of £20. In 1911 at 8 Havannah Bank – William Bennett hewer 58, married to Eliz 43 for 23 years and 10 children – Christopher 18 putter, Eliz 15, May 13, Henry 11, William 9, Bertram 7, Sarah 5 and Emily 1. Places of birth - Durham, Longton Staffs and all children in Washington.
David White 11 Havannah Bank. 327221 Pte. 1st/9th DLI, killed 23/7/18, buried at Marfaux Cemetery. David does not appear on the Greenside memorial nor any of those in Washington. Some relatives asked for names not to be put on war memorials. His father William received £5.10.2d (no date) and a further £11 on 1/10/19. Pension – killed in action 23/7/18, his father William b 1852. Same info re address and father on Dependant’s card. Three entries of ‘Refusal Class I - 31/12/19, 13/3/20 and 2/8/21. War and Victory medals. In 1891 at Fan Blast Square – William, Fan Blast Engineman and Ann (Hogg) White 37 and 29 with Thomas 9, William 6, Margaret J 4 and David 2. In 1901 same family at Engine Square with Mary Ann 36 now married to Mr White – Ann Hogg having died 1893. Extra children were John 5, Robert 3 and Annie 10m. In 1911 David, a putter, was living at 30 Milton St, Greenside with the family of Joseph and Lizzie Ann Bowater (and including John George 12 b Dunston.)
William White 11 Havannah Bank. 200599 Driver. 4th NF. (See above for family info.) Not under that number.
George William Wilson Havannah Farm. 196330 Pte. 412th Agr. Co. Lab. Corps. Not that number and can’t locate him in the Census.
William Snowdon Low House Farm. 173247 Sgt. Railway Operating. Div. RE SR - Born Usworth, 19 when he attested, a clerk, at Shiney Row 8th September 1914. To Dorsets 1/6/15. Transferred to 276 Coy RE in Aug 1916, then Cpl in Jan 1917 and Acting Sgt 11/1/18. Railway Transport in Egypt. Final medical done at Kantara. Mentioned in despatches for 16/3/18 to 18/9/18. Enlisted for Danube 2/6/19. Proficiency certificate for shorthand and typing. To Gallipoli from 24/8/15. 4th Reserve Cavalry 25610, 3 Dorset 13449 C/Sgt, then RE 173247. WO II. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 14 and 16 The Green – 8 rooms – Margaret Sarah Snowdon 56 widow farmer, married 22 years and 10 children, 8 still alive – Lizzie 29 farmer’s daughter, Grace 28, Mary Etta 26, Robert 24 farm manager, John 20, Edith 20 typist and bookkeeper, Sarah 19 telegraphist in Post Office and William 15 school. Places of birth - Stamfordham and then all children at Hillthorn, Usworth. William married Minnie Grigg and died in 1944.
Joseph Young Mount View, Havannah Tce. 22029 L/Bombardier 12th RFA. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star – to France 4/9/15. Pension Ledger. Debility, discharged 25/4/19 30% = 12/- +7/1d for 2 children and then reduced to 20% for 8/- + 4/8d and then 5% a total of 10/6d for 35 weeks from 9/11/22. SR - born Coxhoe, 29 when he attested at Newcastle 5/9/14, a coal miner, had previously been in 4th Bn DLI. Posted to 98 Bde as driver 3/3/15 and then A/Bombardier 22/2/16, to Reserve 25/4/19. Suffered from malaria. In 1911 at 85 Spout Lane – Joseph Young 26 stoneman, married 3 years and 2 children to Catherine 24 but only 1 child appears John E 1. Places of birth - Coxhoe, Sunderland and Washington.
William Oliver Howe 15 Glebe Crescent. Armour’s Crew. Port Depot Ship 16th Mess M24267 born 18/1/85 Fencehouses, watch maker. Enlisted 27/1/16. Rating was Arm Crew on Victory, Excellent, Crescent. Received war gratuity. In 1911 at 15 Lowthian St – Georgina Howe 50 widow, with 6 children, 3 still alive – William Oliver H 26 watchmaker, Joseph Oliver H 19 watchmaker and Mary Ann 14. Places of birth - Carrville, Bankhead, Colliery Row and Brecon Hill – all Durham.
Clarence Hodgson 17 Glebe Crescent. T.Z5798 ‘Nelson’ Transport att. AHTD. War and Victory medals. Able Seaman. In 1911 at 17 Glebe Cres – Charles Adolphus Hodgson 47 engine plane man, married to Jane (McCartney) 45 for 28 years and 15 children, 13 still alive – Charles 23, engine plane man, Katherine 21, Eliz 20, William 18 engine plane man, Hubert Livingstone H 16 pony driver, Clarence 13, Thomas Henry 11, Jenny 12, Edna 8, Violet 4 and Alfred 11m. Places of birth - Middle Rainton, Whitehaven, Philadelphia 5, New Herrington 4 and Washington 2. Clarence married Eliz Lowden.
Richard Alex Ramshaw 27 Glebe Crescent. Able Seaman HMS ‘Virginian’ Built 1905, 10757gross tonnage, 18kts, owned by Allan Line. Armament: 8-4.7in, 2-6pdr (later 6-6in, 2-6pdr). Crew (7.15): 40 officers & 220 crew (bi). In service 13.11.14-31.1.20. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th Cruiser Squadron (CS) on Northern Patrol. Renamed DROTTNINGHOLM 1920. In 1911 at 27 Glebe Cres – Kate Ramshaw (Brantingham) 40 widow with son Alec Richard 16 at school and Georgina Grace Munro boarder 22, schoolteacher. Places of birth - Sunderland, Nottingham and Victoria Australia. Alec married Mildred Pearson and died in 1978 in Sunderland.
Arthur Robson 37 Glebe Cresent. Writer. HMS ‘Titania’ – a Royal Navy submarine depot ship. Born 7/5/94. Durham School teacher deleted and assistant schoolmaster inserted. M19985. 10/5/16. Writer III then Writer II on Titania from June 1916-April 1919. Received War Gratuity. In 1911 at 13 Glebe Cres – Annie Robson 39 widow Head Teacher, Arthur 16 pupil teacher, Edward 14 insurance clerk, Annie 11 and Alfred Taylor brother 32, merchant. Places of birth Newcastle, Durham City 3 and Newcastle.
Ed.Ernest Binks 39 Glebe Cresent. 41227 Shoeing Smith 1st North Staffs. War and Victory medals. 46826 Bedford Regt then 41227 1st N Staffs then 4th N Staffs. In 1911 at 39 Glebe Cres – Thomas Binks 39 plumber and gas fitter, married for 15 years to Eliz 39 with 4 children – Thomas 14 collier, Ernest 12, Eliz 10 and Eveline 4. Places of birth - Guilford, Lamesley, Washington 4.
Thomas Cuthbert Binks 39 Glebe Cresent. 196008 Signaller, 148th RFA. Silver War Badge enlisted 12/1/16, discharged for shell shock 7/5/18 aged 22. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger says born 1896 single of 39 Glebe Cres. Shell shock rated at 50% for 20/- then 40% then 100% for 40/- then down to 50% and 40% and by August 1922 30% for 12/-. Notations on the front of the card continue until 1929. (See above for family info.)
William Alfred Smith 41 Glebe Cresent. CAM Sgt. 15th DLI 78474 or 300953. War and Victory medals. SR -William attested in September 1914 from 41 Glebe Cres as 3075 8th DLI, and was then promoted L/Cpl 24/11/14, Cpl 14/12/14, Sgt 19/12/14, Colour Sgt 3/1/15 and joined the 15th DLI in August 1917. To France 6/8/17. Married Mary 30/1/17. Meritorious Service Medal date of Gazette - Peace Gazette. In 1911 at 34 Station Rd – William Alfred Smith was 25 a boarder, teacher, living with Joseph Thompson Oswald and his wife Emily Alice and their 2 surviving children of 5, Maud 18 (she married Albert Victor Futers who was killed 16/9/16) and Joseph Henry Oswald 13 (killed 27/5/18). Also there were a couple of Scots boarders Thomas Stewart and Angus Gilchrist, grocer and borer respectively
William Grundy Laws 45 Glebe Cresent. M/2 055181 Pte. MT Co. To France 18/4/15 – War, Victory medals and 1915 Star. Discharged 7/2/19. 1901 - William Laws (36), a grocer on his own account, Elizabeth (35) and their children William (12), Thomas (10) and Richard (4) killed 1/7/16 were living at Belle Grove West, St Andrew’s, Northumberland. Mr Laws was from Seaham and his wife from Earsdon, Northumberland; all the children were born in Newcastle. In 1911 the family were living in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne. Richard was an apprentice grocer.
Benjamin Forster 51 Glebe Cresent. 8400 Pte. 3rd NF. Army has ‘Foster’, to France 28/7/15 so 1915 Star. Pension ledger Cpl, R North Fus, widow Ellen. 28 The Terraces, Sept 1922 no grounds for award but notations go on until 1927. On a different card dated April 1951 widow Ellen at 397 Stockton Rd, Hartlepool. 1st, then 9th, then 1st NF. In 1911 at 10 Bell St – William Watson Lowery 41 hewer, married for 20 years to Alice 38 with 2 children, 1 still alive – William 19 shifter. Also Robert Foster boarder 70 widower retired miner, Edward 23 boarder hewer and Benjamin 20 shifter boarder. Places of birth - Wrekenton, Sacriston, Wrekenton, Beverley, Hebburn and Windy Nook. He married Ellen Deakin and in 1939 was described as ex Regular Army with total disablement pension. He died in 1951 at West Hartlepool.
Frederick Hill 53 Glebe Cresent. 58264 Sgt. 142nd Field Amb. RAMC. To France 11/8/15 – 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Pension ledger. Appeal rejected. In 1911 at 53 Glebe Cres - Frederick Hill 25, assistant teacher , married to Lydia 25 under 1 year. Places of birth - CLS and Usworth. In later life Fred was instrumental in renovating The Old Hall.
Robert Walls Hillthorn Farm. 8966 Pte. 14th Irish Guards. Pension Record - joined at Sunderland, aged 19, a labourer 24/6/15. 12 days Filed Punishment no 2 for drunk in Poperinghe in May 1916, demob 23/4/19. To France 5/3/16. GSW head (simple wound to scalp, healed at Lincoln Hospital) 25/9/16 so to 34 CCS and to England 4/10/16. Transferred to 2nd Bn 12/8/17. Attached to 14 Corps HQ and by 20/1/18 serving with XIV Corps in Italy. Leave 14 days in July 1918. Left Calais 28/2/19. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 11 Elizabeth St Castletown – William Walls 49 game keeper, married to Ellen for 29 years, 9 children, 7 still alive – Hilda 20, Minnie 15 and Robert 14. Places of birth - Ludworth, Redruth and Haswell 3.
John Thomas Kinross 2 Hann Terrace. 96433 Pte. RAMC SR - Attested from 2 Hann Tce, Usworth, a butcher aged 19 on 10/2/16, mobilised 11/1/17 at Gateshead. Worked at 57 Gen Hospital. To Reserve 18/11/19. At 2 GH Le Havre from 29/12/17. 2 weeks in that hospital with pleurisy. In France until 21/10/19. Father Robert Martin Kinross. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 2 Johnson Tce, Usworth - Robert Martin Kinross 45 timber drawer, married 22 years to Margaret with 8 children – Hannah Brown K 21, Eleanor 20 draper assistant, Robert Wm 17 grocer, John Thomas butcher 15, Frederick Alexander 13, Margaret Alice 11 and Barbara Annie 5. Places of birth - South Hetton, Usworth, Walker, 2, West Stanley, New Washington 3 and Usworth.
Robert William Kinross 2 Hann Terrace. 11001 Pte.16th Army Cycle Corps. War and Victory medals. Enlisted 17/11/15 aged 20. To France from December 1916 to March 1919 as dutyman. Treated in 63 Gen Hosp Kalamara and left Salonica 23/12/18 after several spells in hosp or CCS – scabies, sandfly fever, as well as malaria. A butcher at Birtley Coop, New Washington. 30% disability. Arrived in Salonica Jan 1917.
George Nesbitt 1 Havelock Terrace. 11002 Pte. 12th Army Cyclist Corps. War and Victory medals – next number to RW Kinross. PR - Enlisted 17/11/15 at Newcastle, a carter aged 22 from 1 Havelock Tce. 19/2/19 scratch to leg caused by barbed wire in Salonica (where he arrived 1/1/17), he was in hosp in Toxteth. Also had 12 malaria attacks there - 20% disability. However it seems his pension claim was rejected. In 1911 at 1 Havelock Tce – James Nesbitt 42 beer retailer, married 21 years and 7 children, 5 still alive to Mary Ann 48 – William 21 hewer, George 17 cartman, Isabella 14, Mary Ann 10, James 8 and Herbert Robinson nephew 12. Everyone born Washington.
Herbert Robinson 1 Havelock Terrace. 106942 Gunner, 15th RFA. To France 23/10/15 so 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 1 Havelock Tce – James Nesbitt 42 beer retailer, married 21 years and 7 children, 5 still alive to Mary Ann 48 – William 21 hewer, George 17 cartman, Isabella 14, Mary Ann 10, James 8 and Herbert Robinson nephew 12. Everyone born Washington.
William McHugh 4 Havelock Terrace. 1148 Cpl, 25th NF. Pension ledger 23 Monument Tce, married, 30% for 13/- +5/3d for 1 child – until April 1924, then Final Award (life) from 19/3/24. Enlisted 14/11/14 discharged 4/2/19 - GSW left hand, aged 27. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 36 Wilson Tce Silksworth – Michael Hevvers 34 hewer, born HLS married for 3 years to Catherine 33 b Sacriston – no children. Also there Michael McHugh brother in law 19 hand putter b Leadgate. William was son of Michael and Mary (both died before 1911) and brother of Michael killed 17/6/17. He married Mary Jordan in 1915 and had 4 children. He died in 1959.
Edward Martin 4 Havelock Terrace. 223775 Sapper, RE attached RGA. SR - 19th AA Coy RE. He enlisted 11/12/15 aged 35, born Langley Moor and was mobilised 9/1/17 aged 38, an engineman. Next of kin - brother James at Ushaw Moor. Complained of varicose veins but no disability accepted. Doesn’t seem to have gone abroad. Appears to be the son of James and Ann Martin who had a son James – but birthplaces don’t match.
William Snowdon Low House Farm. 173247 Sgt. Railway Operating. Div. RE SR - Born Usworth, 19 when he attested, a clerk, at Shiney Row 8th September 1914. To Dorsets 1/6/15. Transferred to 276 Coy RE in Aug 1916, then Cpl in Jan 1917 and Acting Sgt 11/1/18. Railway Transport in Egypt. Final medical done at Kantara. Mentioned in despatches for 16/3/18 to 18/9/18. Enlisted for Danube 2/6/19. Proficiency certificate for shorthand and typing. To Gallipoli from 24/8/15. 4th Reserve Cavalry 25610, 3 Dorset 13449 C/Sgt, then RE 173247. WO II. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 14 and 16 The Green – 8 rooms – Margaret Sarah Snowdon 56 widow farmer, married 22 years and 10 children, 8 still alive – Lizzie 29 farmer’s daughter, Grace 28, Mary Etta 26, Robert 24 farm manager, John 20, Edith 20 typist and bookkeeper, Sarah 19 telegraphist in Post Office and William 15 school. Places of birth - Stamfordham and then all children at Hillthorn, Usworth. William married Minnie Grigg and died in 1944.
Joseph Young Mount View, Havannah Tce. 22029 L/Bombardier 12th RFA. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star – to France 4/9/15. Pension Ledger. Debility, discharged 25/4/19 30% = 12/- +7/1d for 2 children and then reduced to 20% for 8/- + 4/8d and then 5% a total of 10/6d for 35 weeks from 9/11/22. SR - born Coxhoe, 29 when he attested at Newcastle 5/9/14, a coal miner, had previously been in 4th Bn DLI. Posted to 98 Bde as driver 3/3/15 and then A/Bombardier 22/2/16, to Reserve 25/4/19. Suffered from malaria. In 1911 at 85 Spout Lane – Joseph Young 26 stoneman, married 3 years and 2 children to Catherine 24 but only 1 child appears John E 1. Places of birth - Coxhoe, Sunderland and Washington.
William Oliver Howe 15 Glebe Crescent. Armour’s Crew. Port Depot Ship 16th Mess M24267 born 18/1/85 Fencehouses, watch maker. Enlisted 27/1/16. Rating was Arm Crew on Victory, Excellent, Crescent. Received war gratuity. In 1911 at 15 Lowthian St – Georgina Howe 50 widow, with 6 children, 3 still alive – William Oliver H 26 watchmaker, Joseph Oliver H 19 watchmaker and Mary Ann 14. Places of birth - Carrville, Bankhead, Colliery Row and Brecon Hill – all Durham.
Clarence Hodgson 17 Glebe Crescent. T.Z5798 ‘Nelson’ Transport att. AHTD. War and Victory medals. Able Seaman. In 1911 at 17 Glebe Cres – Charles Adolphus Hodgson 47 engine plane man, married to Jane (McCartney) 45 for 28 years and 15 children, 13 still alive – Charles 23, engine plane man, Katherine 21, Eliz 20, William 18 engine plane man, Hubert Livingstone H 16 pony driver, Clarence 13, Thomas Henry 11, Jenny 12, Edna 8, Violet 4 and Alfred 11m. Places of birth - Middle Rainton, Whitehaven, Philadelphia 5, New Herrington 4 and Washington 2. Clarence married Eliz Lowden.
Richard Alex Ramshaw 27 Glebe Crescent. Able Seaman HMS ‘Virginian’ Built 1905, 10757gross tonnage, 18kts, owned by Allan Line. Armament: 8-4.7in, 2-6pdr (later 6-6in, 2-6pdr). Crew (7.15): 40 officers & 220 crew (bi). In service 13.11.14-31.1.20. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th Cruiser Squadron (CS) on Northern Patrol. Renamed DROTTNINGHOLM 1920. In 1911 at 27 Glebe Cres – Kate Ramshaw (Brantingham) 40 widow with son Alec Richard 16 at school and Georgina Grace Munro boarder 22, schoolteacher. Places of birth - Sunderland, Nottingham and Victoria Australia. Alec married Mildred Pearson and died in 1978 in Sunderland.
Arthur Robson 37 Glebe Cresent. Writer. HMS ‘Titania’ – a Royal Navy submarine depot ship. Born 7/5/94. Durham School teacher deleted and assistant schoolmaster inserted. M19985. 10/5/16. Writer III then Writer II on Titania from June 1916-April 1919. Received War Gratuity. In 1911 at 13 Glebe Cres – Annie Robson 39 widow Head Teacher, Arthur 16 pupil teacher, Edward 14 insurance clerk, Annie 11 and Alfred Taylor brother 32, merchant. Places of birth Newcastle, Durham City 3 and Newcastle.
Ed.Ernest Binks 39 Glebe Cresent. 41227 Shoeing Smith 1st North Staffs. War and Victory medals. 46826 Bedford Regt then 41227 1st N Staffs then 4th N Staffs. In 1911 at 39 Glebe Cres – Thomas Binks 39 plumber and gas fitter, married for 15 years to Eliz 39 with 4 children – Thomas 14 collier, Ernest 12, Eliz 10 and Eveline 4. Places of birth - Guilford, Lamesley, Washington 4.
Thomas Cuthbert Binks 39 Glebe Cresent. 196008 Signaller, 148th RFA. Silver War Badge enlisted 12/1/16, discharged for shell shock 7/5/18 aged 22. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger says born 1896 single of 39 Glebe Cres. Shell shock rated at 50% for 20/- then 40% then 100% for 40/- then down to 50% and 40% and by August 1922 30% for 12/-. Notations on the front of the card continue until 1929. (See above for family info.)
William Alfred Smith 41 Glebe Cresent. CAM Sgt. 15th DLI 78474 or 300953. War and Victory medals. SR -William attested in September 1914 from 41 Glebe Cres as 3075 8th DLI, and was then promoted L/Cpl 24/11/14, Cpl 14/12/14, Sgt 19/12/14, Colour Sgt 3/1/15 and joined the 15th DLI in August 1917. To France 6/8/17. Married Mary 30/1/17. Meritorious Service Medal date of Gazette - Peace Gazette. In 1911 at 34 Station Rd – William Alfred Smith was 25 a boarder, teacher, living with Joseph Thompson Oswald and his wife Emily Alice and their 2 surviving children of 5, Maud 18 (she married Albert Victor Futers who was killed 16/9/16) and Joseph Henry Oswald 13 (killed 27/5/18). Also there were a couple of Scots boarders Thomas Stewart and Angus Gilchrist, grocer and borer respectively
William Grundy Laws 45 Glebe Cresent. M/2 055181 Pte. MT Co. To France 18/4/15 – War, Victory medals and 1915 Star. Discharged 7/2/19. 1901 - William Laws (36), a grocer on his own account, Elizabeth (35) and their children William (12), Thomas (10) and Richard (4) killed 1/7/16 were living at Belle Grove West, St Andrew’s, Northumberland. Mr Laws was from Seaham and his wife from Earsdon, Northumberland; all the children were born in Newcastle. In 1911 the family were living in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne. Richard was an apprentice grocer.
Benjamin Forster 51 Glebe Cresent. 8400 Pte. 3rd NF. Army has ‘Foster’, to France 28/7/15 so 1915 Star. Pension ledger Cpl, R North Fus, widow Ellen. 28 The Terraces, Sept 1922 no grounds for award but notations go on until 1927. On a different card dated April 1951 widow Ellen at 397 Stockton Rd, Hartlepool. 1st, then 9th, then 1st NF. In 1911 at 10 Bell St – William Watson Lowery 41 hewer, married for 20 years to Alice 38 with 2 children, 1 still alive – William 19 shifter. Also Robert Foster boarder 70 widower retired miner, Edward 23 boarder hewer and Benjamin 20 shifter boarder. Places of birth - Wrekenton, Sacriston, Wrekenton, Beverley, Hebburn and Windy Nook. He married Ellen Deakin and in 1939 was described as ex Regular Army with total disablement pension. He died in 1951 at West Hartlepool.
Frederick Hill 53 Glebe Cresent. 58264 Sgt. 142nd Field Amb. RAMC. To France 11/8/15 – 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Pension ledger. Appeal rejected. In 1911 at 53 Glebe Cres - Frederick Hill 25, assistant teacher , married to Lydia 25 under 1 year. Places of birth - CLS and Usworth. In later life Fred was instrumental in renovating The Old Hall.
Robert Walls Hillthorn Farm. 8966 Pte. 14th Irish Guards. Pension Record - joined at Sunderland, aged 19, a labourer 24/6/15. 12 days Filed Punishment no 2 for drunk in Poperinghe in May 1916, demob 23/4/19. To France 5/3/16. GSW head (simple wound to scalp, healed at Lincoln Hospital) 25/9/16 so to 34 CCS and to England 4/10/16. Transferred to 2nd Bn 12/8/17. Attached to 14 Corps HQ and by 20/1/18 serving with XIV Corps in Italy. Leave 14 days in July 1918. Left Calais 28/2/19. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 11 Elizabeth St Castletown – William Walls 49 game keeper, married to Ellen for 29 years, 9 children, 7 still alive – Hilda 20, Minnie 15 and Robert 14. Places of birth - Ludworth, Redruth and Haswell 3.
John Thomas Kinross 2 Hann Terrace. 96433 Pte. RAMC SR - Attested from 2 Hann Tce, Usworth, a butcher aged 19 on 10/2/16, mobilised 11/1/17 at Gateshead. Worked at 57 Gen Hospital. To Reserve 18/11/19. At 2 GH Le Havre from 29/12/17. 2 weeks in that hospital with pleurisy. In France until 21/10/19. Father Robert Martin Kinross. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 2 Johnson Tce, Usworth - Robert Martin Kinross 45 timber drawer, married 22 years to Margaret with 8 children – Hannah Brown K 21, Eleanor 20 draper assistant, Robert Wm 17 grocer, John Thomas butcher 15, Frederick Alexander 13, Margaret Alice 11 and Barbara Annie 5. Places of birth - South Hetton, Usworth, Walker, 2, West Stanley, New Washington 3 and Usworth.
Robert William Kinross 2 Hann Terrace. 11001 Pte.16th Army Cycle Corps. War and Victory medals. Enlisted 17/11/15 aged 20. To France from December 1916 to March 1919 as dutyman. Treated in 63 Gen Hosp Kalamara and left Salonica 23/12/18 after several spells in hosp or CCS – scabies, sandfly fever, as well as malaria. A butcher at Birtley Coop, New Washington. 30% disability. Arrived in Salonica Jan 1917.
George Nesbitt 1 Havelock Terrace. 11002 Pte. 12th Army Cyclist Corps. War and Victory medals – next number to RW Kinross. PR - Enlisted 17/11/15 at Newcastle, a carter aged 22 from 1 Havelock Tce. 19/2/19 scratch to leg caused by barbed wire in Salonica (where he arrived 1/1/17), he was in hosp in Toxteth. Also had 12 malaria attacks there - 20% disability. However it seems his pension claim was rejected. In 1911 at 1 Havelock Tce – James Nesbitt 42 beer retailer, married 21 years and 7 children, 5 still alive to Mary Ann 48 – William 21 hewer, George 17 cartman, Isabella 14, Mary Ann 10, James 8 and Herbert Robinson nephew 12. Everyone born Washington.
Herbert Robinson 1 Havelock Terrace. 106942 Gunner, 15th RFA. To France 23/10/15 so 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 1 Havelock Tce – James Nesbitt 42 beer retailer, married 21 years and 7 children, 5 still alive to Mary Ann 48 – William 21 hewer, George 17 cartman, Isabella 14, Mary Ann 10, James 8 and Herbert Robinson nephew 12. Everyone born Washington.
William McHugh 4 Havelock Terrace. 1148 Cpl, 25th NF. Pension ledger 23 Monument Tce, married, 30% for 13/- +5/3d for 1 child – until April 1924, then Final Award (life) from 19/3/24. Enlisted 14/11/14 discharged 4/2/19 - GSW left hand, aged 27. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 36 Wilson Tce Silksworth – Michael Hevvers 34 hewer, born HLS married for 3 years to Catherine 33 b Sacriston – no children. Also there Michael McHugh brother in law 19 hand putter b Leadgate. William was son of Michael and Mary (both died before 1911) and brother of Michael killed 17/6/17. He married Mary Jordan in 1915 and had 4 children. He died in 1959.
Edward Martin 4 Havelock Terrace. 223775 Sapper, RE attached RGA. SR - 19th AA Coy RE. He enlisted 11/12/15 aged 35, born Langley Moor and was mobilised 9/1/17 aged 38, an engineman. Next of kin - brother James at Ushaw Moor. Complained of varicose veins but no disability accepted. Doesn’t seem to have gone abroad. Appears to be the son of James and Ann Martin who had a son James – but birthplaces don’t match.
Samuel Waites 5 Havelock Terrace. 52346 Pte. 1st Res.Garrison. Btn. KOYLI. Not under this number, nor KOYLI. In 1911 at 6 Hodgson Tce, Usworth – John Waites 45 stonework, married to Eliz for 25 years with 7 children, 3 still alive – Isabella 25 married 1 year, Catherine 17 and Samuel 12. Places of birth - Lancashire and Durham 4.
Arthur Hutchinson 6 Havelock Terrace. 35591 Pte in 20th then 19th DLI. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 14 Shafto Tce – Eliz Hutchinson (Lofthouse) 54, married 36 years with 8 children, 7 still alive – Henry 32 stoneman, Arthur 26 bricklayer, Christopher 24, screener, Maria 21 and Wm Henry grandson 6. Places of birth Harrowgate, Wagonman’s Row, Havannah Tce, Washington New Rows 2 and Usworth Station Rd. Arthur married Eva.
William Hill 15 Havelock Terrace. 138600 L/Cpl in 8th Res. Btn. MGTC. War and Victory medals, discharged 2/3/20. In 1911 at 19 Shafto Tce – William Hill 51 deputy overman, William 23 grocer’s shop assistant, George 19, blacksmith’s apprentice, Grace Ann 15, Bertha 13 and James 11. Places of birth Houghton, Sunniside, Houghton, Usworth 3.
William Bence 2 Holyoake Terrace. 96389 Pte in RAMC. War and Victory medals. SR- he attested in 1916, aged 24, a drapery manager from 2 Holyoake Tce, single, mobilised in Jan 1917 at Washington. Suffered from congenital syphilis. He was tested under the Derby Scheme and rejected 4 times, could only read top letters of the test. Suffering from high myopia and wearing 10 spheres which he had bought at a shop. In 1901 at 5 Cooperative Tce – John T Bence 37 engineman for Coop, Isabella 37 and William 9, Eliz 7 and Esther 2. Places of birth - Walbottle, Wrekenton, Eighton Banks 2 and Washington. In 1911 at 17 Hawthorn Tce – JT engineman for Coop, William also working at Coop – other family members the same.
Robert Jnr. Stanners 6 Holyoake Terrace. 232307 Gunner in 88th RFA. He – was born in Washington in 1898. In 1901 he was living in Village Lane with his parents - Robert (37), a butcher, and Barbara A (35). His siblings were Frederick (9), George W (6) and Albert Hardy (1). There was also a servant living with them, a butcher called John Harrison.
In 1911 the family were living in Springwell, at 1, Hill Cottage. Edith had been born in 1902. George W appears to have disappeared from the Census. It’s possible he’d died because Mr and Mrs Stanners, married for 23 years, had suffered the deaths of two of their 6 children. Mr Stanners was working for the Birtley Co-op and Robert was a stable boy for the Washington branch, presumably of the Birtley Co-op.
Robert served as Gunner 232307, C" Bty., 88th Bde., Royal Horse Artillery and was killed on 6th June 1918. He is buried in Marfaux Cemetery, IVF9. He was awarded the War and Victory medals.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Robert Stanners and gave his address as 6, Holyoake Terrace. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that Barbara, Robert’s mother, received £6.12.8d on 22/10/18 and a further war gratuity of £4 was paid to her on 24/11/19.
Pension card states that Gunner Robert Stanners 232307 RFA was kina on 6/6/18 and that an award (no details given) was made to his mother, Mrs Barbara Stanners (53) of 6 Holy Oake Tce, New Washington. A second card repeats the info re service but shows that Barbara died in April-June 1931 in Newcastle and that Robert Snr died in 1946.
Joseph Robinson Orchard House. 22/1001 Pte in 14th then 19th DLI. Silver War Badge, enlisted 11/12/15 and discharged 1/10/18 aged 33. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger says b 1884 and address Orchard House deleted and C/O King St Newbiggin and then 5 Morgan Tce, Ashington. GSW left arm. Final award 20/9/22. 30%, 20% and 14% for 12/- + 3/- for child and then 8/- +2/- and then 8/6d for 104 weeks + £20 gratuity. Does say he was single and – for wife. In 1911 at Orchard House – Thomas Robinson 54 builder, married to Jane for 14 years with 8 children, 4 still alive (first wife Martha Gilmaney) – Joseph 26,
bricklayer, William 24, cartman killed 4/12/16, Jane 15 housework, Thomas 11. Mr Robinson b Ferryhill and others at Washington.
George Thomas Haynes The Rectory. 230241 1st Aircraftman in RAF. Born Kingsthorpe Northants 1890, RAF from 6/6/17. Started as labourer and became AC1 from 6/12/17. In 1911 at The Square, Church Army van, Basingstoke – George Thomas Warren 23 single evangelist b Ryde IoW, Willie Ernest Mitchell 28 single evangelist b St Mary’s and George Thomas Haynes 20 single evangelist b Kingsthorpe Northamptonshire.
Francis Holmes The Presbytery. Captain C/O Principal Chaplin. In 1911 at The Presbytery – Francis Holmes 47 single – RC priest, Margaret Seed servant 46 and Margaret Towns servant 16. Places of birth - London, Hill Top Ushaw and Hill Top Ushaw.
John Scott 1 Front Row The Cottages. 13945 Pte in 3rd Yorks. Army has 8th Yorks and then 10th E Yorks. War and Victory medals. To France 26/8/15 and then L/Cpl 31433. 1915 Star. In 1911 at Front Row Cottages – Harriet Scott 48, widow with Jane 26, Alex 21 hewer, Annie 19 chemical factory, John 16, driver, Harriet 13, Eliz Whittle 20 boarder chemical factory girl, Martin Flynn hewer, single 52. Places of birth – Warkworth, 2, Washington, Usworth 2, Felling, Washington and Ireland.
Ralph Daglish 2 Middle Row The Cottages. 74094 Pte in 4th DLI. War and Victory medals 2nd and 13th DLI. In 1911 at 2 Middle Row Cottages – Ralph Daglish 64 onsetter, married 29 years to Mary E 53 and 10 children, 6 still alive – Matthew 28 hewer, Annie Wood dau married 24 to Frederick 24 and John 5m, then John R hewer 20, Ralph 16 landing lad and Ralph Robson grandson 3.
Robert John Daglish 2 Middle Row The Cottages. Started as 23624 DLI then 6356 Gunner. MGC. War and Victory medals. SR - Army has him as John Robert, b Middlestone Moor, aged 24, previous conviction of 14 days for assaulting police, miner 18th February 1915. In June 1915 he was struck off for 10 days absence by 3rd DLI and then 10 days detention for -when belonging to 3rd East Yorks, enlisting into DLI! Held to serve in DLI but then transferred to MGC, 52 Coy. To France 8/2/16, 26/2/16 wounded, near Ypres, by aircraft bomb 10CCS and hospital at Rouen. To England 5/3/16. 24/9/16 to 134 Coy MGC. Home 28/7/17 and then to France later 18/11/1917 to 60 Coy, then 61 Coy. Discharged 2/1/19. Court martialled 22/7/18 for using insubordinate language to superior officer - 14 days No 1 FP. He then re-joined and was discharged in September 1919. Address 2 Middle Row Cottages. Then enlisted again for 4 years from Sept 1919. Drunk, breaking windows in Nov 1919. Further drunkenness at Dashai in 1920 and breaking out of detention. Washington Police had gone to Daglish home to find out from a letter from JR to his father that he was in 3rd E Yorks. Letter from him admitting what he had done. (see above for family info.)
William Robson 2 Middle Row The Cottages. 770045 Driver 95th RFA. War and Victory medals. 3 Pension cards Born 1882, tuberculosis, address 13 The Square Hebburn, then ‘Cancelled’, presumably superceded by his death, widow Alice, death 10/2/25. No detail of payments or cause of death. In 1911 at 9 Avon St – William Robson 60 shifter widower (37 years married with 12 children of whom 6 had died) – William 28 hewer, married to Alice 26 married 4 years and 2 children Annie 1 (other one on the Daglish list!) Dorothy Jane 21 and Mary 17. Places of birth - New Durham, Washington, Middlestone Moor, Washington and Hebburn 2.
James Graham 3 Middle Row The Cottages. 17887 Pte in 6th East Yorks Pioneers. To Balkans 4/10/15 1915 Star. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger, address 21 Walker’s Buildings, Washington Stn, claim rejected. In 1911 at 3 Middle Row Cottages – Edward Graham 49 hewer, married 21 years with 7 children, 5 still alive – Sophia 20 magnesia works, James 15 driver, John 7, Laurence 4, Edward Francis 7m and Agnes Hobin visitor 21. Places of birth were Whitehaven, Sherburn Hill, Washington 5 and Usworth.
George Hall 3 Stone Row The Cottages. 471160 Driver 526th Durham Field Company, RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 7 Granary Row – Edward Hall 40 hewer, married 20
years with 5 children to Margaret 39 – George 17 putter, William 15 driver, Edward 13, Thos Lawrie H 8, John Hewitt H 2. Places of birth - Usworth, Ryhope, Usworth, Washington 4.
George Bone 4 Stone Row The Cottages. 26543 Shoeing Smith 78th SAAC. Pension ledger b 1897. Malaria and bronchitis, married, 20% for 8/- +3/6d for wife and 1 child until September 1923. To France 22/2/15, 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. Silver War Badge – enlisted 20/12/14 discharged 4/1/19, aged 22. SR(v brief) Attested at 18, miner, born Washington, 20/12/14, became shoeingsmith 21/5/16 and then driver 18/9/18. In 1911 at 4 Stone Row Cottages – Joseph Bone 45 hewer, married for 18 years to Mary Ann (Woolley) 35 with 7 children, 5 still alive – Robert 15 driver, George 13, Annie 11, Joseph 7 and Harry 4. Places of birth - Gateshead, Greenside and all the kids Washington. Joseph married Jane Mason and died 1959.
Robert Bone 4 Stone Row The Cottages. 1717 Driver 63rd Field Coy, RE. War and Victory medals. (See above for family info.)
John Willey 2 Lily Terrace. 7733 Armourer RAF . In 1911 at 34 Havannah Tce – John Willey 38 colliery mason, married 19 years to Katherine 40 with 8 children, 7 still alive – Margaret Primrose 17, John Edward 13, Frederick 11, Edward McDonald W 9, Cyril Henry 5, Enid Ruby 5 and Thomas Lesley 1. Places of birth - Hallgarth, East Rainton, Hallgarth 2, Easington 2 and Washington 3.
William (George) Coulter 3 Shop Houses. 1488 Pte in 17th NF then 613367 Labour Corps. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Swan Castle, Wheatley Hill – George Coulter 24 putter, married under a year to Mary Ann and William Coulter brother 20, single. Places of birth - Silksworth, Trimdon and Washington.
Albert Morgan 5 Shop Houses. 508233 Sapper. IW&D RE. Born 1884 Pension Ledger. No indication of any cause or payment but notations up to 1929. War and Victory medals. 1901 at 19 Wagonman’s Row – Arthur and Charlotte Morgan 40/39, he a horsekeeper, both born Gloucester – with Albert 16 and Fred 6 b Castleford and Washington, together with Eliz Hulbert 17 sisterinlaw b Castleford. In 1911 at 1 Front St, Annitsford – Albert Morgan 26 miner, married 7 years to Isabella 24 with Arthur Morgan brother 18 putter, Eliz Knox minlaw 49,Thomas Knox 14 pony driver, Robert Knox broinlaw 10. Places of birth - Castleford, Coxhoe, Washington, Thornley, Washington 2.
Lewis/Louis Errington 11 Shop Houses. 33732 Pte in 2nd Norfolks then 46870 Oxford and Bucks LI. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 9 Blast Row - Lewis Errington 41 blacksmith, married 11 years and 4 children with Ann E 40, George 10, Richard 8, Isabel 5 and Lewis 1. Mrs E born Craghead and all others at Washington.
Arthur Hutchinson 6 Havelock Terrace. 35591 Pte in 20th then 19th DLI. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 14 Shafto Tce – Eliz Hutchinson (Lofthouse) 54, married 36 years with 8 children, 7 still alive – Henry 32 stoneman, Arthur 26 bricklayer, Christopher 24, screener, Maria 21 and Wm Henry grandson 6. Places of birth Harrowgate, Wagonman’s Row, Havannah Tce, Washington New Rows 2 and Usworth Station Rd. Arthur married Eva.
William Hill 15 Havelock Terrace. 138600 L/Cpl in 8th Res. Btn. MGTC. War and Victory medals, discharged 2/3/20. In 1911 at 19 Shafto Tce – William Hill 51 deputy overman, William 23 grocer’s shop assistant, George 19, blacksmith’s apprentice, Grace Ann 15, Bertha 13 and James 11. Places of birth Houghton, Sunniside, Houghton, Usworth 3.
William Bence 2 Holyoake Terrace. 96389 Pte in RAMC. War and Victory medals. SR- he attested in 1916, aged 24, a drapery manager from 2 Holyoake Tce, single, mobilised in Jan 1917 at Washington. Suffered from congenital syphilis. He was tested under the Derby Scheme and rejected 4 times, could only read top letters of the test. Suffering from high myopia and wearing 10 spheres which he had bought at a shop. In 1901 at 5 Cooperative Tce – John T Bence 37 engineman for Coop, Isabella 37 and William 9, Eliz 7 and Esther 2. Places of birth - Walbottle, Wrekenton, Eighton Banks 2 and Washington. In 1911 at 17 Hawthorn Tce – JT engineman for Coop, William also working at Coop – other family members the same.
Robert Jnr. Stanners 6 Holyoake Terrace. 232307 Gunner in 88th RFA. He – was born in Washington in 1898. In 1901 he was living in Village Lane with his parents - Robert (37), a butcher, and Barbara A (35). His siblings were Frederick (9), George W (6) and Albert Hardy (1). There was also a servant living with them, a butcher called John Harrison.
In 1911 the family were living in Springwell, at 1, Hill Cottage. Edith had been born in 1902. George W appears to have disappeared from the Census. It’s possible he’d died because Mr and Mrs Stanners, married for 23 years, had suffered the deaths of two of their 6 children. Mr Stanners was working for the Birtley Co-op and Robert was a stable boy for the Washington branch, presumably of the Birtley Co-op.
Robert served as Gunner 232307, C" Bty., 88th Bde., Royal Horse Artillery and was killed on 6th June 1918. He is buried in Marfaux Cemetery, IVF9. He was awarded the War and Victory medals.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Robert Stanners and gave his address as 6, Holyoake Terrace. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that Barbara, Robert’s mother, received £6.12.8d on 22/10/18 and a further war gratuity of £4 was paid to her on 24/11/19.
Pension card states that Gunner Robert Stanners 232307 RFA was kina on 6/6/18 and that an award (no details given) was made to his mother, Mrs Barbara Stanners (53) of 6 Holy Oake Tce, New Washington. A second card repeats the info re service but shows that Barbara died in April-June 1931 in Newcastle and that Robert Snr died in 1946.
Joseph Robinson Orchard House. 22/1001 Pte in 14th then 19th DLI. Silver War Badge, enlisted 11/12/15 and discharged 1/10/18 aged 33. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger says b 1884 and address Orchard House deleted and C/O King St Newbiggin and then 5 Morgan Tce, Ashington. GSW left arm. Final award 20/9/22. 30%, 20% and 14% for 12/- + 3/- for child and then 8/- +2/- and then 8/6d for 104 weeks + £20 gratuity. Does say he was single and – for wife. In 1911 at Orchard House – Thomas Robinson 54 builder, married to Jane for 14 years with 8 children, 4 still alive (first wife Martha Gilmaney) – Joseph 26,
bricklayer, William 24, cartman killed 4/12/16, Jane 15 housework, Thomas 11. Mr Robinson b Ferryhill and others at Washington.
George Thomas Haynes The Rectory. 230241 1st Aircraftman in RAF. Born Kingsthorpe Northants 1890, RAF from 6/6/17. Started as labourer and became AC1 from 6/12/17. In 1911 at The Square, Church Army van, Basingstoke – George Thomas Warren 23 single evangelist b Ryde IoW, Willie Ernest Mitchell 28 single evangelist b St Mary’s and George Thomas Haynes 20 single evangelist b Kingsthorpe Northamptonshire.
Francis Holmes The Presbytery. Captain C/O Principal Chaplin. In 1911 at The Presbytery – Francis Holmes 47 single – RC priest, Margaret Seed servant 46 and Margaret Towns servant 16. Places of birth - London, Hill Top Ushaw and Hill Top Ushaw.
John Scott 1 Front Row The Cottages. 13945 Pte in 3rd Yorks. Army has 8th Yorks and then 10th E Yorks. War and Victory medals. To France 26/8/15 and then L/Cpl 31433. 1915 Star. In 1911 at Front Row Cottages – Harriet Scott 48, widow with Jane 26, Alex 21 hewer, Annie 19 chemical factory, John 16, driver, Harriet 13, Eliz Whittle 20 boarder chemical factory girl, Martin Flynn hewer, single 52. Places of birth – Warkworth, 2, Washington, Usworth 2, Felling, Washington and Ireland.
Ralph Daglish 2 Middle Row The Cottages. 74094 Pte in 4th DLI. War and Victory medals 2nd and 13th DLI. In 1911 at 2 Middle Row Cottages – Ralph Daglish 64 onsetter, married 29 years to Mary E 53 and 10 children, 6 still alive – Matthew 28 hewer, Annie Wood dau married 24 to Frederick 24 and John 5m, then John R hewer 20, Ralph 16 landing lad and Ralph Robson grandson 3.
Robert John Daglish 2 Middle Row The Cottages. Started as 23624 DLI then 6356 Gunner. MGC. War and Victory medals. SR - Army has him as John Robert, b Middlestone Moor, aged 24, previous conviction of 14 days for assaulting police, miner 18th February 1915. In June 1915 he was struck off for 10 days absence by 3rd DLI and then 10 days detention for -when belonging to 3rd East Yorks, enlisting into DLI! Held to serve in DLI but then transferred to MGC, 52 Coy. To France 8/2/16, 26/2/16 wounded, near Ypres, by aircraft bomb 10CCS and hospital at Rouen. To England 5/3/16. 24/9/16 to 134 Coy MGC. Home 28/7/17 and then to France later 18/11/1917 to 60 Coy, then 61 Coy. Discharged 2/1/19. Court martialled 22/7/18 for using insubordinate language to superior officer - 14 days No 1 FP. He then re-joined and was discharged in September 1919. Address 2 Middle Row Cottages. Then enlisted again for 4 years from Sept 1919. Drunk, breaking windows in Nov 1919. Further drunkenness at Dashai in 1920 and breaking out of detention. Washington Police had gone to Daglish home to find out from a letter from JR to his father that he was in 3rd E Yorks. Letter from him admitting what he had done. (see above for family info.)
William Robson 2 Middle Row The Cottages. 770045 Driver 95th RFA. War and Victory medals. 3 Pension cards Born 1882, tuberculosis, address 13 The Square Hebburn, then ‘Cancelled’, presumably superceded by his death, widow Alice, death 10/2/25. No detail of payments or cause of death. In 1911 at 9 Avon St – William Robson 60 shifter widower (37 years married with 12 children of whom 6 had died) – William 28 hewer, married to Alice 26 married 4 years and 2 children Annie 1 (other one on the Daglish list!) Dorothy Jane 21 and Mary 17. Places of birth - New Durham, Washington, Middlestone Moor, Washington and Hebburn 2.
James Graham 3 Middle Row The Cottages. 17887 Pte in 6th East Yorks Pioneers. To Balkans 4/10/15 1915 Star. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger, address 21 Walker’s Buildings, Washington Stn, claim rejected. In 1911 at 3 Middle Row Cottages – Edward Graham 49 hewer, married 21 years with 7 children, 5 still alive – Sophia 20 magnesia works, James 15 driver, John 7, Laurence 4, Edward Francis 7m and Agnes Hobin visitor 21. Places of birth were Whitehaven, Sherburn Hill, Washington 5 and Usworth.
George Hall 3 Stone Row The Cottages. 471160 Driver 526th Durham Field Company, RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 7 Granary Row – Edward Hall 40 hewer, married 20
years with 5 children to Margaret 39 – George 17 putter, William 15 driver, Edward 13, Thos Lawrie H 8, John Hewitt H 2. Places of birth - Usworth, Ryhope, Usworth, Washington 4.
George Bone 4 Stone Row The Cottages. 26543 Shoeing Smith 78th SAAC. Pension ledger b 1897. Malaria and bronchitis, married, 20% for 8/- +3/6d for wife and 1 child until September 1923. To France 22/2/15, 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. Silver War Badge – enlisted 20/12/14 discharged 4/1/19, aged 22. SR(v brief) Attested at 18, miner, born Washington, 20/12/14, became shoeingsmith 21/5/16 and then driver 18/9/18. In 1911 at 4 Stone Row Cottages – Joseph Bone 45 hewer, married for 18 years to Mary Ann (Woolley) 35 with 7 children, 5 still alive – Robert 15 driver, George 13, Annie 11, Joseph 7 and Harry 4. Places of birth - Gateshead, Greenside and all the kids Washington. Joseph married Jane Mason and died 1959.
Robert Bone 4 Stone Row The Cottages. 1717 Driver 63rd Field Coy, RE. War and Victory medals. (See above for family info.)
John Willey 2 Lily Terrace. 7733 Armourer RAF . In 1911 at 34 Havannah Tce – John Willey 38 colliery mason, married 19 years to Katherine 40 with 8 children, 7 still alive – Margaret Primrose 17, John Edward 13, Frederick 11, Edward McDonald W 9, Cyril Henry 5, Enid Ruby 5 and Thomas Lesley 1. Places of birth - Hallgarth, East Rainton, Hallgarth 2, Easington 2 and Washington 3.
William (George) Coulter 3 Shop Houses. 1488 Pte in 17th NF then 613367 Labour Corps. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Swan Castle, Wheatley Hill – George Coulter 24 putter, married under a year to Mary Ann and William Coulter brother 20, single. Places of birth - Silksworth, Trimdon and Washington.
Albert Morgan 5 Shop Houses. 508233 Sapper. IW&D RE. Born 1884 Pension Ledger. No indication of any cause or payment but notations up to 1929. War and Victory medals. 1901 at 19 Wagonman’s Row – Arthur and Charlotte Morgan 40/39, he a horsekeeper, both born Gloucester – with Albert 16 and Fred 6 b Castleford and Washington, together with Eliz Hulbert 17 sisterinlaw b Castleford. In 1911 at 1 Front St, Annitsford – Albert Morgan 26 miner, married 7 years to Isabella 24 with Arthur Morgan brother 18 putter, Eliz Knox minlaw 49,Thomas Knox 14 pony driver, Robert Knox broinlaw 10. Places of birth - Castleford, Coxhoe, Washington, Thornley, Washington 2.
Lewis/Louis Errington 11 Shop Houses. 33732 Pte in 2nd Norfolks then 46870 Oxford and Bucks LI. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 9 Blast Row - Lewis Errington 41 blacksmith, married 11 years and 4 children with Ann E 40, George 10, Richard 8, Isabel 5 and Lewis 1. Mrs E born Craghead and all others at Washington.
William Errington 11 Shop Houses. 107271 Gunner, 46th RFA. To France 13/12/15 so War, Victory and 1915 Star. Discharged 11/2/19. Pension ledger. Deafness atrributable to service, under 20% for 5/6d per week until March 1921. Address 11 Shop Houses. In 1911 at 11 Shop Houses – Andrew S Errington hewer 38, married 17 years with 12 children, 9 still alive to Isabella (Hogarth) 39 – George 18 driver, Gertrude 14, William 13, Frank 11, John 9, Milly 7, Harold 4 and Andrew Smith E 1. Places of birth - Ryhope and everyone else Washington. William died October 1948.
Albert E Hardy 1 Engine Square. 43789 Sgt. 86th Field Co, RE. MM, War and Victory medals. To Egypt 19/7/15 so 1915 Star. 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 E Hardy (nephew) 24. Everyone b Washington.
WO 95/1803. War Diary. On 1/7/16 86 F Coy were in Egypt. By 17/7 they had moved up the Somme by train.
6/5/17 No 43789 Sgt Hardy AE proceeds to RE Base Depot at Rouen for 2 month tour as field works instructor.
By August 1917 86th Field Coy at Steenbeck
27/8/17 Capt Hobson MC, Sgt Hardy and Sapper Ide awarded MMs all for work on 16th
16/8/17 No 2&4 Sections were detailed to make strong points at Hannixbeek Farm and with the aid of 3 platoons of infantry who should have these points at zero +1 hour
These sections reached Bochaster Estaminet at about 5.30am and the advance was at 7am
No2 Section (Capt Hobson) was held up by a hostile barrage in neighbourhood of the Steenbeek and delayed till 8.45 when, pushing forward under MG fire, they were able to reach their strong point at 9.15am. This point they consolidated and this point was the furthest point reached by our infantry up to that hour. This section carried out its work, under very trying circumstances, very well. They were withdrawn at about 8.45pm under cover of dusk. Casualties 1 OR killed and 4 ORs wounded.
GOC XI Division presented decorations to the three Field Coys (86th +? +?) but both Captain Hobson and Sgt Hardy were absent on leave.
Jennie Hardy 1 Engine Square. VAD Nurse 55th General Hospital. Mrs Jeannie Alice Hardy c/o RA Woods Esq New Washington 35 when engaged on 6/12/16 to 16/3/19 as Nurse. Awarded one scarlet stripe 15/7/18. This may well be Jeannie Hardy who was married to Albert E in the 1939 register. Living in Stockton on Tees. Possibly daughter of William and Ann Hardy, born Castle Eden.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1st. Eastern Gen: Cambridge 6-12-16 transferred to: France 30-4-17 - 16-3-19 Side 1: '16.7.19.'
John Gardner Dixon 2 Engine Square. 245111 Cpl, RE, War and Victory medals. SR – he was a draughtsman, aged 22, living at 2 Engine Square when attested on 29/3/15 for Royal Anglesey RE at Sunderland. The Royal Anglesey base was at Beaumaris. To France 25/7/15. In 1926 he applied for War and Victory medals, address Rock House, High Usworth. Typed letter from him saying that he hadn’t given much thought to his medals but had only received 1914-15 Star and would like his War and Victory medals sending to his mother at Rock House. He had been serving in France until 1926. Qualified for skilled pay of 1/4d and then superior for 1/8d, duty with 1st Army workshops, Arras. He married Emilie Gragey at Bethune 16/8/19. Son of George Mather Dixon and Sarah Anderson and brother to Mildred and Alice. Born 1893. Can’t find him in 1911 Census. He died in 1959. In 1901 at 2 Engine Square – George Dixon 42 platelayer, and Sarah 41, Alice 11, John G 8 and Mildred 4. Places of birth - Washington, Usworth and Washington 3.
Benjamin Moore 3 Engine Square. 61407 1/1st Cyclist Corps NF. Not under that number or NF or Cyclist. Perhaps b 1895, still in Washington in 1939 but not sure which Benjamin in 1911 Census.
John Robert Rook 6 Engine Square. 201520, Gunner, 146th RGA. Base Details. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 6 Engine Square – James Taitley hewer 49, married for 6 years with 8 children, 5 still alive to Bridget Jane 39, Daniel Taitley 20 hewer, John Robert Rook 14 screener, Rhoda May Rook 11, Ellenor Taitley 5 and Austen Taitley 11m. Places of birth - Tow Law, Newcastle, Washington, Newcastle, Gateshead, Washington 2.
Percy Johnston 6 Wood Row. 12404 Pte, ASC. Army has ‘Johnson’ – 10 DLI attached 9 Div 27 Bde, then attached 1 ASC then 11th DLI then 18th DLI. War and Victory medals. To France 21/5/15 so 1915 Star as well. In 1911 at 5 Albert Place – Percy Johnston 61 school caretaker and police pensioner, married for 30 years to Susannah 51 with 9 children, 8 still alive – Hannah 25, Rose Ann 21, Percy 18 butcher, Albert 16 colliery tub maker, Parker colliery tub maker 14, Hector 11 and Roseanna Baker minlaw widow 71. Places of birth – Dumfries, Winlaton, Fatfield, Washington 5 and Winlaton.
Joseph Hardy 9 Wood Row. 37738 Trooper, 7th Hussars. Queen’s Own. War medal only. Discharged 29/3/17. In 1911 at 9 Wood Row – James William Hardy 47 engineman below, Ann 49 married 24 years with 8 children and 3 still alive – Ethel 21 and Joseph 12. Places of birth Washington, Bigges Main Nd, Washington 2.
William Davison 9 Wood Row. 182554 Pte, 1st Reserve Btn. MGC. Not under that number or MGC. In 1911 at 71 Speculation Place – Michael Stoves 83 retired miner, married to Mercy 64 for 4 years – and Eliz Ann Davison 28 widow boarder and her children William 12, John George 10 and Robert 8. Places of birth - Longbenton, London and then Washington 4.
Matthew Marriner 5 Granary Row. 48284 Cpl, 73rd Field Co. RE. Military Medal - Gazette 21/8/17. To France 10/7/15 so 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Discharged 9/3/19. In 1911 at 9 Granary Row – Robert Wm Marriner 43 heapkeeper, married to Dorothy Alice for 23 years with 7 children – Matthew 22 weighman, Emmerson 20 apprentice blacksmith, Florence May 17, Beatrice Alice 15, Amy Maud 12, Thomas Hall M 12 and George Mason M 8. Places of birth - all Washington.
Matthew Marriner 9 Granary Row. 386377 Pte, 2/1st North Field Ambulance, RAMC. Only Matthew is RAMC 1861 then NF 205566, then Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, 235086. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 Granary Row – Thomas Davison Marriner 49 colliery mason, married to Isabella 48 for 23 years and 3 children – Matthew 18 colliery labourer and Isabella 10. Places of birth - Washington, Birtley, Usworth and Washington.
James Pringle 2 The Raft Yard. 222300 Pte. 83rd Lab. Co. Started as 21660 14th DLI, to France 1/10/15 and discharged 12/3/19. War, Victory and 1915 Star. Can’t pin him down in 1911 Census. He may have been born in Newcastle in 1866.
Thomas Henry Williams 6 The Raft Yard. 960771 Gunner, 47th RFA. War and Victory medals. Can’t pin him down in 1911 – Thomas Williams lived at Manor View Usworth – age 36.
George Harvey Nelms 5 New York. 63929 Gunner, RFA. War medal. In 1901 at Raff Yard Harry Nelmes 39 hewer and Jane A (Palmer) 38 with Edward 11, George H 9, Eleanor 7, Harry 4, Jane A 3 and Martha N 11m. Places of birth - Gloucestershire, Yorks, Worksop Notts, Washington 4. They seem to have had 3 children called Martha Naomi (after deaths of previous one). George married Margaret Davey in Cardiff in 1919 and died in 1946. Can’t find him in 1911.
James Jnr. Foster 2 High Washington Farm. 116757 Pte. 31st MGC. Started as 4th Hussars 79354 and then MGC. War and Victory. ‘Serving’, stayed in?
William Longstaff Glebe Farm. 876 Pte. 20th DLI. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Ox Close farm – Henry Bowmer 49 single farmer, George Bowmer brother 47, farmer, Catherine Morpeth sister 57 married 35 years with 3 children, Annie Bowmer niece 30, assistant teacher, Eleanor Eltringham sister married 43 years with 7 children, 5 still alive and William Longstaff 22 farm labourer. Places of birth - Lamesley 2, N Shields, Heworth, Bothal and Jarrow.
William Henry Bowser 5 Fatfield Road. 206408 Gunner, RGA. PR - attested 9/12/15 and mobilised from 5 Fatfield Rd, aged 22, miner, single, 26/3/18. Discharged 14/12/18 with no indication of medals or service overseas. In 1911 at 12 Eden Tce – Thomas Bowser 38 deputy overman, married 16 years to Henrietta 39 with 2 children – William Henry 15 colliery labourer and Thomas 10. Places of birth - Thornton Yks, Washington 2 and Blaydon.
Robert Vivian Anderson 9 Fatfield Road. 39844 Pte.2nd Res.Cavalry 4th Queens Own QOOH. War and Victory medals. Discharged 27/1/19. In 1911 at 9 Fatfield Rd – John Wm Anderson 41 shaftman (joiner), married to Eliz Ann 41 for 1 year and three children Ethel Hepplewhite assistant draper 19, George Sydney Anderson 15 coal miner and Robert Vivian A 12. Places of birth - Easington Lane, Gosforth, Washington, Seaham Harbour and Sunderland.
John William Hope 10 Fatfield Road. 12588 Pte. 19th Yorks. War and Victory states 7th Yorks. To France 13/7/15. Pension ledger says discharged 30/4/16, address 4 Cement St, Bank Head Fencehouses. GSW left arm (it may say amput, not perfectly clear). No amount or disability stated on the rear of card. Silver War Badge enlisted 1/9/14. In 1911 at 45 Glebe Cres – Joseph Hope 56 hewer, married to Catherine (Engleby) 53 for 29 years and 9 children, 7 still alive – John Wm 20 waggon way man, Norah Reavely H 17, Joseph 14 and Jennie 8. Also entered and deleted are Annie, Mary Ann, Engleby, Eliz and Joseph with the enumerator having written in blue ‘dead long ago or married and living elsewhere’. Apart from Catherine b Sunderland, everyone was born at Belmont.
William Scurfield 1 HomeView. 9984 L/Cpl, 851st Employment Company. War and Victory medals. Started as 29103 Lincs. In 1911 at 1 New Rd, Washington – George Wm Furness 30 engineman below, married to Mary Eliz 24 for 4 years and 2 children – Eliza 2, William Isaac 1 and William Scurfield brother 34 single and Eliza Scurfield sisterinlaw 19. Places of birth - Washington, Usworth, Washington 2, Greenside and Usworth.
Albert E Hardy 1 Engine Square. 43789 Sgt. 86th Field Co, RE. MM, War and Victory medals. To Egypt 19/7/15 so 1915 Star. 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 E Hardy (nephew) 24. Everyone b Washington.
WO 95/1803. War Diary. On 1/7/16 86 F Coy were in Egypt. By 17/7 they had moved up the Somme by train.
6/5/17 No 43789 Sgt Hardy AE proceeds to RE Base Depot at Rouen for 2 month tour as field works instructor.
By August 1917 86th Field Coy at Steenbeck
27/8/17 Capt Hobson MC, Sgt Hardy and Sapper Ide awarded MMs all for work on 16th
16/8/17 No 2&4 Sections were detailed to make strong points at Hannixbeek Farm and with the aid of 3 platoons of infantry who should have these points at zero +1 hour
These sections reached Bochaster Estaminet at about 5.30am and the advance was at 7am
No2 Section (Capt Hobson) was held up by a hostile barrage in neighbourhood of the Steenbeek and delayed till 8.45 when, pushing forward under MG fire, they were able to reach their strong point at 9.15am. This point they consolidated and this point was the furthest point reached by our infantry up to that hour. This section carried out its work, under very trying circumstances, very well. They were withdrawn at about 8.45pm under cover of dusk. Casualties 1 OR killed and 4 ORs wounded.
GOC XI Division presented decorations to the three Field Coys (86th +? +?) but both Captain Hobson and Sgt Hardy were absent on leave.
Jennie Hardy 1 Engine Square. VAD Nurse 55th General Hospital. Mrs Jeannie Alice Hardy c/o RA Woods Esq New Washington 35 when engaged on 6/12/16 to 16/3/19 as Nurse. Awarded one scarlet stripe 15/7/18. This may well be Jeannie Hardy who was married to Albert E in the 1939 register. Living in Stockton on Tees. Possibly daughter of William and Ann Hardy, born Castle Eden.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1st. Eastern Gen: Cambridge 6-12-16 transferred to: France 30-4-17 - 16-3-19 Side 1: '16.7.19.'
John Gardner Dixon 2 Engine Square. 245111 Cpl, RE, War and Victory medals. SR – he was a draughtsman, aged 22, living at 2 Engine Square when attested on 29/3/15 for Royal Anglesey RE at Sunderland. The Royal Anglesey base was at Beaumaris. To France 25/7/15. In 1926 he applied for War and Victory medals, address Rock House, High Usworth. Typed letter from him saying that he hadn’t given much thought to his medals but had only received 1914-15 Star and would like his War and Victory medals sending to his mother at Rock House. He had been serving in France until 1926. Qualified for skilled pay of 1/4d and then superior for 1/8d, duty with 1st Army workshops, Arras. He married Emilie Gragey at Bethune 16/8/19. Son of George Mather Dixon and Sarah Anderson and brother to Mildred and Alice. Born 1893. Can’t find him in 1911 Census. He died in 1959. In 1901 at 2 Engine Square – George Dixon 42 platelayer, and Sarah 41, Alice 11, John G 8 and Mildred 4. Places of birth - Washington, Usworth and Washington 3.
Benjamin Moore 3 Engine Square. 61407 1/1st Cyclist Corps NF. Not under that number or NF or Cyclist. Perhaps b 1895, still in Washington in 1939 but not sure which Benjamin in 1911 Census.
John Robert Rook 6 Engine Square. 201520, Gunner, 146th RGA. Base Details. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 6 Engine Square – James Taitley hewer 49, married for 6 years with 8 children, 5 still alive to Bridget Jane 39, Daniel Taitley 20 hewer, John Robert Rook 14 screener, Rhoda May Rook 11, Ellenor Taitley 5 and Austen Taitley 11m. Places of birth - Tow Law, Newcastle, Washington, Newcastle, Gateshead, Washington 2.
Percy Johnston 6 Wood Row. 12404 Pte, ASC. Army has ‘Johnson’ – 10 DLI attached 9 Div 27 Bde, then attached 1 ASC then 11th DLI then 18th DLI. War and Victory medals. To France 21/5/15 so 1915 Star as well. In 1911 at 5 Albert Place – Percy Johnston 61 school caretaker and police pensioner, married for 30 years to Susannah 51 with 9 children, 8 still alive – Hannah 25, Rose Ann 21, Percy 18 butcher, Albert 16 colliery tub maker, Parker colliery tub maker 14, Hector 11 and Roseanna Baker minlaw widow 71. Places of birth – Dumfries, Winlaton, Fatfield, Washington 5 and Winlaton.
Joseph Hardy 9 Wood Row. 37738 Trooper, 7th Hussars. Queen’s Own. War medal only. Discharged 29/3/17. In 1911 at 9 Wood Row – James William Hardy 47 engineman below, Ann 49 married 24 years with 8 children and 3 still alive – Ethel 21 and Joseph 12. Places of birth Washington, Bigges Main Nd, Washington 2.
William Davison 9 Wood Row. 182554 Pte, 1st Reserve Btn. MGC. Not under that number or MGC. In 1911 at 71 Speculation Place – Michael Stoves 83 retired miner, married to Mercy 64 for 4 years – and Eliz Ann Davison 28 widow boarder and her children William 12, John George 10 and Robert 8. Places of birth - Longbenton, London and then Washington 4.
Matthew Marriner 5 Granary Row. 48284 Cpl, 73rd Field Co. RE. Military Medal - Gazette 21/8/17. To France 10/7/15 so 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Discharged 9/3/19. In 1911 at 9 Granary Row – Robert Wm Marriner 43 heapkeeper, married to Dorothy Alice for 23 years with 7 children – Matthew 22 weighman, Emmerson 20 apprentice blacksmith, Florence May 17, Beatrice Alice 15, Amy Maud 12, Thomas Hall M 12 and George Mason M 8. Places of birth - all Washington.
Matthew Marriner 9 Granary Row. 386377 Pte, 2/1st North Field Ambulance, RAMC. Only Matthew is RAMC 1861 then NF 205566, then Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, 235086. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 Granary Row – Thomas Davison Marriner 49 colliery mason, married to Isabella 48 for 23 years and 3 children – Matthew 18 colliery labourer and Isabella 10. Places of birth - Washington, Birtley, Usworth and Washington.
James Pringle 2 The Raft Yard. 222300 Pte. 83rd Lab. Co. Started as 21660 14th DLI, to France 1/10/15 and discharged 12/3/19. War, Victory and 1915 Star. Can’t pin him down in 1911 Census. He may have been born in Newcastle in 1866.
Thomas Henry Williams 6 The Raft Yard. 960771 Gunner, 47th RFA. War and Victory medals. Can’t pin him down in 1911 – Thomas Williams lived at Manor View Usworth – age 36.
George Harvey Nelms 5 New York. 63929 Gunner, RFA. War medal. In 1901 at Raff Yard Harry Nelmes 39 hewer and Jane A (Palmer) 38 with Edward 11, George H 9, Eleanor 7, Harry 4, Jane A 3 and Martha N 11m. Places of birth - Gloucestershire, Yorks, Worksop Notts, Washington 4. They seem to have had 3 children called Martha Naomi (after deaths of previous one). George married Margaret Davey in Cardiff in 1919 and died in 1946. Can’t find him in 1911.
James Jnr. Foster 2 High Washington Farm. 116757 Pte. 31st MGC. Started as 4th Hussars 79354 and then MGC. War and Victory. ‘Serving’, stayed in?
William Longstaff Glebe Farm. 876 Pte. 20th DLI. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Ox Close farm – Henry Bowmer 49 single farmer, George Bowmer brother 47, farmer, Catherine Morpeth sister 57 married 35 years with 3 children, Annie Bowmer niece 30, assistant teacher, Eleanor Eltringham sister married 43 years with 7 children, 5 still alive and William Longstaff 22 farm labourer. Places of birth - Lamesley 2, N Shields, Heworth, Bothal and Jarrow.
William Henry Bowser 5 Fatfield Road. 206408 Gunner, RGA. PR - attested 9/12/15 and mobilised from 5 Fatfield Rd, aged 22, miner, single, 26/3/18. Discharged 14/12/18 with no indication of medals or service overseas. In 1911 at 12 Eden Tce – Thomas Bowser 38 deputy overman, married 16 years to Henrietta 39 with 2 children – William Henry 15 colliery labourer and Thomas 10. Places of birth - Thornton Yks, Washington 2 and Blaydon.
Robert Vivian Anderson 9 Fatfield Road. 39844 Pte.2nd Res.Cavalry 4th Queens Own QOOH. War and Victory medals. Discharged 27/1/19. In 1911 at 9 Fatfield Rd – John Wm Anderson 41 shaftman (joiner), married to Eliz Ann 41 for 1 year and three children Ethel Hepplewhite assistant draper 19, George Sydney Anderson 15 coal miner and Robert Vivian A 12. Places of birth - Easington Lane, Gosforth, Washington, Seaham Harbour and Sunderland.
John William Hope 10 Fatfield Road. 12588 Pte. 19th Yorks. War and Victory states 7th Yorks. To France 13/7/15. Pension ledger says discharged 30/4/16, address 4 Cement St, Bank Head Fencehouses. GSW left arm (it may say amput, not perfectly clear). No amount or disability stated on the rear of card. Silver War Badge enlisted 1/9/14. In 1911 at 45 Glebe Cres – Joseph Hope 56 hewer, married to Catherine (Engleby) 53 for 29 years and 9 children, 7 still alive – John Wm 20 waggon way man, Norah Reavely H 17, Joseph 14 and Jennie 8. Also entered and deleted are Annie, Mary Ann, Engleby, Eliz and Joseph with the enumerator having written in blue ‘dead long ago or married and living elsewhere’. Apart from Catherine b Sunderland, everyone was born at Belmont.
William Scurfield 1 HomeView. 9984 L/Cpl, 851st Employment Company. War and Victory medals. Started as 29103 Lincs. In 1911 at 1 New Rd, Washington – George Wm Furness 30 engineman below, married to Mary Eliz 24 for 4 years and 2 children – Eliza 2, William Isaac 1 and William Scurfield brother 34 single and Eliza Scurfield sisterinlaw 19. Places of birth - Washington, Usworth, Washington 2, Greenside and Usworth.
William Jnr. Drummond 4 Home View. 206414 Gunner. RGA. No medal details. B 1898 Pension Ledger, claimed for sciatica and lumbago but rejected. SR. Aged 19, miner living at 4 Home View, father William, enlisted 25/3/18, discharged 14/12/18. In 1911 at 4 Home View – William Drummond winding engineman 44, married to Eliz 46 for 22 years with 4 children, 2 still alive – Thomas 21 navy stoker and William 12. Places of birth - Penshaw, Burradon and Fatfield 2.
Bertie Glendinning 5 Home View. 760697 Driver, 317th Bde. RFA. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 Home View – Nicholas Glendinning foreman mason 42, married to Lily Eliz (Turner) 33 for 17 years and 3 children – Bertie 16 colliery clerk, Edith 15 and Elsie 13. Places of birth - Bishop Middleham and then Sherburn 4. Bertie married Selina Forster and died in Kent in 1988.
James Lennox 6 Home View. 925 Cpl. RAF. To France 12/8/14, mustered into RFC 17/10/13. 1914 Star. Born Grimsby. In 1911 at 1 Pitts Buildings, New Road – James Lennox billiard saloon proprietor 46, married to Eliz 47 for 26 years with 7 children – Thomas 25 engine fitter, Eliz 23, Ethel 22, James 20 blacksmith, George 14, Joseph 10 and Jennie 8.. Places of birth – Heworth, Hull, Heworth, Grimsby 4, Heworth 2.
John Hanlon 8 Home View. 14244 Sig. 8th Yorks. Started in 7th Yorks. To France 29/7/15 and discharged 4/2/19. War, Victory and 1915 Star. MM. London Gazette 16/8/17. Pension claim rejected. (See below for family info.)
Thomas Hanlon 8 Home View. 129790 Pte. 3rd NF. He was born in Washington in 1898. In 1901 the Census lists him at Third Street, Heworth, with his parents - Thomas (34), a coal miner, and Mary (40). Mr Hanlon was born in South Shields, his wife in Heworth, their eldest son in Sunderland and all the others in Washington. Thomas’ siblings were Edward (19), a putter, Mary (12), Margaret (10), John (5), and Norman (1). Margaret was described as “paralytic” and Edward, at 19, was only 15 years younger than his father, so perhaps his mother had had a previous husband.
In 1911 the family were still together, now at 13, Bell Street, Washington Station. Mr and Mrs Hanlon had been married 24 years and had had 10 children, of whom 4 had died. William (1902) and (another) Edward (1905) had been born.
Thomas was originally in the Northumberland Fusiliers but transferred to the 9th Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment), part of 36 Brigade, 12th (Eastern) Division. He was killed in action ‘on or since’ 22nd August 1918 and buried in Meaulte Cemetery, A38. He was awarded the War and Victory medals. Private Hanlon’s death was reported in the Illustrated Chronicle of 28th September 1918 and the paper printed a photograph of him.
Private T Hanlon Jr, 79516 Royal Fusiliers, is commemorated on the plaque to those members of the Westwood Social Club who either served or served and died in World War 1.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Thomas Hanlon and gave his address as 8, Home View. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2016, the army noted that Thomas, Thomas’ father, received £3.4.7d on 25/1/19 and a further war gratuity of £3 was paid on 30/12/19. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 in today’s money.
Pension card states that Pte Thomas Hanlon 79516 of Royal Fus was kina 22/8/18 and that his mother Mrs Mary Hanlon of 8 Home View, Washington Station, aged 60, received the award though no amount is stated.
A dependant’s pension card states that Pte 79516 Thomas Hanlon of 9th Royal Fusiliers was kina 22/8/18 and that his dependant was Master Edward Hanlon of 8 Home View, his brother, who was awarded a penson of 9/- per week from 8/4/19. Then there are some changes with Mrs Mary Hanlon being added (deceased) and then Thomas, his father of 5 Stanley Rd North, New Seaham, added, perhaps on 23/9/38. He died in Jan 1951.
George William Snary 10 Home View. 39831 Pte. 2nd Res. Cav. Enlisted 20/12/16 discharged 14/1/19 aged 19, did not serve overseas but was awarded Silver War Badge. In 1911 at 10 Home View – Jackson Snary 42 deputy overman, married to Sarah Ann (Hall) 43 for 13 years and 6 children – George Wm 12, Margaret Ann 10, Lucy 8, Ada 6, John Edward 4 and Lily 1. Mr Snary born Tow Law and then Usworth 4 and Washington 3.
Herbert Reuben Routledge 14 Home View.TZ7550 AB. HMS ‘Excellent’ RNVR. Victory and War medals. In 1911 at 14 Home View – Robert Routledge 35 electrical engineer, married 14 years to Margaret 34, with 5 children – William Carl 14, Herbert Reuben 12, Violet 7, Arthur 5 and Margaret 2. Places of birth - Carlisle, Newcastle 3, South Shields and Washington 2. William Carl was killed on 31/5/16 at Jutland.
Thomas Hardy 18 Home View M1/7680 2/1st S. Mid. Field. Amb. Army Service Corps MT. To France 22/11/14. War, Victory and 1914 Star. In 1911 at 18 Home View – Ralph Hardy 50 horse keeper above, married to Margaret 59 for 30 years with 8 children, 3 still alive – Willie 26 engineman, Tom18 blacksmith and Nellie 23. Places of birth - Durham, Washington 4.
William Golightly 19 Home View. 14487 Sgt. 6th East Yorks. Pioneers. To Balkans 4/10/15 – 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 19 Home View, Washington Stn – Matthew Thornton 54, engineer, married to Rachael 52, 10 years no children – Richard Golightly stepson 19 putter, Robert Thornton 17 putter, William Golightly stepson 16 driver, Thomas Thompson lodger 17 driver, Sarah Ann Gore niece 14, Sarah Ann Golightly stepdau 12 and Rachael Thornton grdau 7. Places of birth - Warkworth, Wigan, Sherburn Colliery, Washington, Sherburn, CLS, Sherburn 2, Washington.
John William Siggins Westwood Club. 40039 Pte. 10th DLI then 18th DLI. War and Victory medals, Acting/Sgt. In 1911 at 27 Harold St – John Henry Siggins 42 foreman labourer, married to Isabella 38 for 17 years and 6 children – Thomas 16 blacksmith striker, John 14 hammer driver, Henry 10, Alfred 8, Robert 6 and George 4. Everyone born Washington.
Thomas Siggins Westwood Club. 236063 Sapper. RE. Started as RNVR TZ6078 then RND (E) 5289 then RE. War and Victory medals. (See above for family info.)
Sydney Morrell Smith Red House. 204199 Gunner, RFA. War and Victory medals. SR - he was 21, a farm manager, single, living at Red House when he enlisted in July 1916. Father William at same address. Unit B 77 Midland Division when he was discharged. To France 16/8/17. GSW to back, mild, October 1917, admitted 53 Gen Hosp Boulogne.To Reserve in October 1919. Home 14/10/17-4/8/18. France from 5/8/18 to 1/4/19 and then Germany until 4/9/19. In 1901 at Pattinson Town William Smith 44 commercial clerk and Louisa (Morrell) 43 and Ethel Eliz 11 and Sidney Morrell S 6 with Eva Maria Bingham servant 17. Places of birth Shiney Row, Collingham Yks and Washington 2. In 1911 Sydney was living as a boarder, a farmer, with Samuel and Margaret Ann Barker and family at Manor House Moulton, Middleton Tyas.
William Johnson 34 Sefton Terrace. M323567 Pte. MT ASC, enlisted 4/6/17, discharged 4/3/19 (sickness). Silver War Badge. Served overseas. No medals noted on his medal card, just SWB. In 1911 at 30 Derwent Tce – William Johnson 29 hewer, married for 8 years to Eliz 30 with 5 children, 2 still alive – John Wm 6 and Lilian 1. Places of birth - Felling, Fencehouses and Washington 2.
Ernest Veitch 7 Emmerson Tce. 240516 Driver 16th AC RHA. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 33 Glebe Cres – James Veitch 39 colliery blacksmith, married for 18 years to Mary Jane 40 with 4 children, 2 still alive – Ernest 17 apprentice butcher and Herbert 10. Places of birth - Medomsley 3 and Bedlington. He married Dorothy Chambers and was living in Nelson St in 1939.
Cuthbert Joshua (Lynn) Watson 8 Emmerson Tce 44898 2/8th then 1/7th Manchesters. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at The Surgery, Station Rd – Sarah Watson widow 54, ten children 6 still alive – Sophia 23, Cuthbert Joshua Lynn 16 driver, Ann 15 assistant in draper’s shop, Thomas Christie Innes boarder, single 30 medical practitioner. Places of birth - Hylton, Tyne Dock, Washington 2 and Skene Aberdeenshire.
Samuel Baggott 15 Emmerson Tce. 399 Sgt 22nd DLI was born in Darlaston, Staffordshire. He was living at 15, Emmerson Terrace, when he attested, in November 1915, at West Hartlepool. He was 24, married and an ex County Police Constable. Sam was 6 feet 2 with a fresh complexion, blue eyes and brown hair. He was CofE. He gave his next of kin as his wife, Elizabeth, of 15, Emmerson Terrace. He had married Elizabeth Gibson (20, daughter of Robert, a farmer) at Trinity Church, Washington, on 15/11/15. His address was given as Murton and his occupation a Police Constable. (Robert Gibson, a colliery engineer was living at 3 Fatfield Rd with daughter Elizabeth, born West Hartlepool, aged 15 in 1911). Eliz mother was Sarah Jane b Cox Green, aged 45
His rise through the ranks, perhaps due to his background in taking charge of situations as a policeman, was steady; unpaid Lance Corporal in December 1915, paid Corporal in February 1916, acting Corporal in March 1916, unpaid Lance Sergeant in May 1915, acting Sergeant in June 1916 and Sergeant in July 1916. Sam joined the BEF in France in June 1916 and served there until his death on 26th March 1918. John Sheen’s book, “The Durham Pals” suggests that he was attached to the 170th Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers at some stage of his time in the army, perhaps at the time he was killed. He was first listed as ‘missing’ and then his death was assumed as being on that date. His army record suggests that Private RW Smith of the 2nd DLI witnessed his death but there is no statement from Private Smith in the record. Sergeant Baggott is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial Panels 68-72.
The list of his relatives consisted of only a brother (unnamed, but the Census names him as Joseph) in Darlaston, both his parents being dead. In fact the 1901 Census lists the family at Darlaston, Staffordshire, and states that they were Samuel and Esther (she being Sam’s second wife judging by her age and the ages of the children), Samuel working as a blacksmith striker; they had 4 daughters and 2 sons, the sons being Joseph and Samuel Jr. In 1911 the family were still living in Staffordshire, Elsie and Arthur, being two new siblings for Samuel Jr. Sam was a coal miner.
Elizabeth Baggott was given a pension of 16/3 per week from 2/12/18 and received Sam’s War and Victory medals together with the Plaque and Scroll sent out to the relatives of the dead. Sam had invested 15/6d in War Savings Certificates.
The 1918 Absent Voters List included Sergeant Samuel Baggott, 399, 22nd DLI and gave his address as 15, Emmerson Terrace.
In the List of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that Sam died as a prisoner of war in Germany and that his widow, Elizabeth, received £24.16.4d on 4/6/19, the sum including a war gratuity of £16. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 at modern prices.
According to his Service Record Sam was attached to 170 Tunnelling Coy as Sergeant on 25th July 1916. The War Diary of 170 Tunnelling Coy gives extensive mining reports – distances dug, shafts started etc but, going back to October 1916 no mention of any names.
The War Diary for the 22nd DLI states that they entrained at Poperinghe at 1pm on 22nd March 1918 and detrained on the 23rd at Marcelcove and Guillaucourt. They marched to Rosieres via Caix and went into billets. On the 24th, starting at 4am, they marched to Fresnes via Chaulnes and on to Omiecourt and Marchelepot where they rested before ending near Pertain. A reconnaissance was made and a line held “until pressure from the enemy became too great.” They withdrew to a line 500yds west of Potte Wood. On the 25th “At 9am the enemy attacked in strength and it was found necessary to withdraw owing to our flanks being isolated and a line was taken up NE of Pertain, which after being held for an hour and again with flanks in the air it was decided to withdraw to Omiecourt. This position was taken up about 12 noon and held until orders for Battalion to withdraw at 4pm to Chaulnes Ridge, NE of Chaulnes.”
Estimated casualties 14 officers and 400 other ranks.”
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Samuel Baggott and gave his address as 15, Emmerson’s Buildings. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved.
In the International Red Cross records there was a Samuel Baggott Sgt399, 5 Coy, 5 Platoon, DLI (Pioneers) missing in action 21/3/18. His case was reported to Thomas Mason School Row, Page Bank, Spennymoor. Mr Mason (in 1901 census) a winding engineer aged 53 with a son called Thomas 22.
A pension card for Sam states he was missing from 26/3/18 that his death was notified 4/5/18 or 4/11/18, that his widow, Elizabeth Baggott was born 23/3/96 and that her address was 15 Emmerson Terrace. A £5 grant was made 29/7/20 and she received a pension of 16/3d from 2/12/18. Elizabeth married Joshua Robert Winn (died in Newcastle Oct-Dec 1978) in July 1920 at Easington and she died (b 23/3/1896) in Northumberland South in Jan-Mar 1972. In 1939 Joshua and Elizabeth were living at Glebe Crescent (Crescent Bungalow) next door to Lynwood with Elizabeth’s mother b 1865 and possibly her brother William b 1894. Joshua was a boilermaker at the Chemical Works. Another person is redacted.
Thomas Mallan 17 Emmerson Tce. 393135 Cpl RAMC. Enlisted 24/3/15, discharged 4/7/19, aged 26. PR – discharged 4/7/19, neurasthenia and tachy cardia = 6/- +2/4d for 2 children (Nancy b 1915) for one year. SR. 5 Thomas St when he enlisted in March 1915. A/Lance Sgt by 2/6/17. Son William born 1/5/18 at 17 Emmerson Tce. Next of kin Edith at 5 Thomas St. Worked at 1st Northern General Hospital at Newcastle. Suffering from neurasthenia, less than 20%. Silver War Badge. Did not serve overseas. In 1911 at 29 Bell St – Hannah Mallan 53, widow, married 35 years with 9 children, 8 still alive – John James 20 metal dresser, Edith 23, Thomas 20 grocer’s assistant, Richard 17 metal dresser, Isabella 15, William 12. All born Fatfield.
Frederick (Daniel) Fleming 20 Emmerson Tce. 202209 Pte 4th NF. 10th NF. 33377 then 1/4th NF 4/3581, then 202209. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 42 Milbank Cres Hartlepool – Martin Dee 63 dock labourer, married to Mabel 62 for 39 years with 11 children, 9 still alive – Mary Ellen Dee 32, John Dee 30 iron founder, Isaac Hudson Dee 21 grocer, Sarah Dee 18, Isabella Fleming 25 married 1 year to Frederick Daniel Fleming fisherman. Places of birth -Greatham Durham, Hartlepool 6 and Scarborough.
Isaac Hudson Dee 20 Emmerson Tce. K41316 Stoker HMS Dido – a depot ship from 17/7/17 to 5/2/19. Born 25/9/1888 East Hartlepool, boilerman, enlisted 15/2/17. Received war gratuity. (See above Fleming for family info.)
Albert Victor Phelps 21 Emmerson Tce. Signaller HMS Snaefell. HMS Snaefell was a paddle steamer, built at John Brown & Company's Clydebank shipyard for the Barry Railway Company and launched on 1907 as the PS Barry. Built to serve as a pleasure steamer carrying passengers on the Bristol Channel, she was quickly transferred to the ownership of Bristol Channel Passenger Boats which in 1911 became part of P & A Campbell. She was requisitioned by the Royal Navy during World War I and renamed HMS Barryfield serving during the Gallipoli Campaign where she was the last British ship to leave Suvla Bay evacuating British soldiers. After the war she returned to passenger service, was refitted in 1920 and renamed PS Waverley in 1926.
In 1911 at 3 Heather Hill, Springwell – Thomas Phelps 55 hewer, married 34 years and 10 children to Emily 55 – Thomas Henry 21 putter, Emily Susan 15, Albert Victor 13 and Daisy 10. Places of birth - Great Barford Beds, St Germans Cornwall, St Andrews Auckland and Coundon 3.
Bertie Glendinning 5 Home View. 760697 Driver, 317th Bde. RFA. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 Home View – Nicholas Glendinning foreman mason 42, married to Lily Eliz (Turner) 33 for 17 years and 3 children – Bertie 16 colliery clerk, Edith 15 and Elsie 13. Places of birth - Bishop Middleham and then Sherburn 4. Bertie married Selina Forster and died in Kent in 1988.
James Lennox 6 Home View. 925 Cpl. RAF. To France 12/8/14, mustered into RFC 17/10/13. 1914 Star. Born Grimsby. In 1911 at 1 Pitts Buildings, New Road – James Lennox billiard saloon proprietor 46, married to Eliz 47 for 26 years with 7 children – Thomas 25 engine fitter, Eliz 23, Ethel 22, James 20 blacksmith, George 14, Joseph 10 and Jennie 8.. Places of birth – Heworth, Hull, Heworth, Grimsby 4, Heworth 2.
John Hanlon 8 Home View. 14244 Sig. 8th Yorks. Started in 7th Yorks. To France 29/7/15 and discharged 4/2/19. War, Victory and 1915 Star. MM. London Gazette 16/8/17. Pension claim rejected. (See below for family info.)
Thomas Hanlon 8 Home View. 129790 Pte. 3rd NF. He was born in Washington in 1898. In 1901 the Census lists him at Third Street, Heworth, with his parents - Thomas (34), a coal miner, and Mary (40). Mr Hanlon was born in South Shields, his wife in Heworth, their eldest son in Sunderland and all the others in Washington. Thomas’ siblings were Edward (19), a putter, Mary (12), Margaret (10), John (5), and Norman (1). Margaret was described as “paralytic” and Edward, at 19, was only 15 years younger than his father, so perhaps his mother had had a previous husband.
In 1911 the family were still together, now at 13, Bell Street, Washington Station. Mr and Mrs Hanlon had been married 24 years and had had 10 children, of whom 4 had died. William (1902) and (another) Edward (1905) had been born.
Thomas was originally in the Northumberland Fusiliers but transferred to the 9th Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment), part of 36 Brigade, 12th (Eastern) Division. He was killed in action ‘on or since’ 22nd August 1918 and buried in Meaulte Cemetery, A38. He was awarded the War and Victory medals. Private Hanlon’s death was reported in the Illustrated Chronicle of 28th September 1918 and the paper printed a photograph of him.
Private T Hanlon Jr, 79516 Royal Fusiliers, is commemorated on the plaque to those members of the Westwood Social Club who either served or served and died in World War 1.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Thomas Hanlon and gave his address as 8, Home View. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2016, the army noted that Thomas, Thomas’ father, received £3.4.7d on 25/1/19 and a further war gratuity of £3 was paid on 30/12/19. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 in today’s money.
Pension card states that Pte Thomas Hanlon 79516 of Royal Fus was kina 22/8/18 and that his mother Mrs Mary Hanlon of 8 Home View, Washington Station, aged 60, received the award though no amount is stated.
A dependant’s pension card states that Pte 79516 Thomas Hanlon of 9th Royal Fusiliers was kina 22/8/18 and that his dependant was Master Edward Hanlon of 8 Home View, his brother, who was awarded a penson of 9/- per week from 8/4/19. Then there are some changes with Mrs Mary Hanlon being added (deceased) and then Thomas, his father of 5 Stanley Rd North, New Seaham, added, perhaps on 23/9/38. He died in Jan 1951.
George William Snary 10 Home View. 39831 Pte. 2nd Res. Cav. Enlisted 20/12/16 discharged 14/1/19 aged 19, did not serve overseas but was awarded Silver War Badge. In 1911 at 10 Home View – Jackson Snary 42 deputy overman, married to Sarah Ann (Hall) 43 for 13 years and 6 children – George Wm 12, Margaret Ann 10, Lucy 8, Ada 6, John Edward 4 and Lily 1. Mr Snary born Tow Law and then Usworth 4 and Washington 3.
Herbert Reuben Routledge 14 Home View.TZ7550 AB. HMS ‘Excellent’ RNVR. Victory and War medals. In 1911 at 14 Home View – Robert Routledge 35 electrical engineer, married 14 years to Margaret 34, with 5 children – William Carl 14, Herbert Reuben 12, Violet 7, Arthur 5 and Margaret 2. Places of birth - Carlisle, Newcastle 3, South Shields and Washington 2. William Carl was killed on 31/5/16 at Jutland.
Thomas Hardy 18 Home View M1/7680 2/1st S. Mid. Field. Amb. Army Service Corps MT. To France 22/11/14. War, Victory and 1914 Star. In 1911 at 18 Home View – Ralph Hardy 50 horse keeper above, married to Margaret 59 for 30 years with 8 children, 3 still alive – Willie 26 engineman, Tom18 blacksmith and Nellie 23. Places of birth - Durham, Washington 4.
William Golightly 19 Home View. 14487 Sgt. 6th East Yorks. Pioneers. To Balkans 4/10/15 – 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 19 Home View, Washington Stn – Matthew Thornton 54, engineer, married to Rachael 52, 10 years no children – Richard Golightly stepson 19 putter, Robert Thornton 17 putter, William Golightly stepson 16 driver, Thomas Thompson lodger 17 driver, Sarah Ann Gore niece 14, Sarah Ann Golightly stepdau 12 and Rachael Thornton grdau 7. Places of birth - Warkworth, Wigan, Sherburn Colliery, Washington, Sherburn, CLS, Sherburn 2, Washington.
John William Siggins Westwood Club. 40039 Pte. 10th DLI then 18th DLI. War and Victory medals, Acting/Sgt. In 1911 at 27 Harold St – John Henry Siggins 42 foreman labourer, married to Isabella 38 for 17 years and 6 children – Thomas 16 blacksmith striker, John 14 hammer driver, Henry 10, Alfred 8, Robert 6 and George 4. Everyone born Washington.
Thomas Siggins Westwood Club. 236063 Sapper. RE. Started as RNVR TZ6078 then RND (E) 5289 then RE. War and Victory medals. (See above for family info.)
Sydney Morrell Smith Red House. 204199 Gunner, RFA. War and Victory medals. SR - he was 21, a farm manager, single, living at Red House when he enlisted in July 1916. Father William at same address. Unit B 77 Midland Division when he was discharged. To France 16/8/17. GSW to back, mild, October 1917, admitted 53 Gen Hosp Boulogne.To Reserve in October 1919. Home 14/10/17-4/8/18. France from 5/8/18 to 1/4/19 and then Germany until 4/9/19. In 1901 at Pattinson Town William Smith 44 commercial clerk and Louisa (Morrell) 43 and Ethel Eliz 11 and Sidney Morrell S 6 with Eva Maria Bingham servant 17. Places of birth Shiney Row, Collingham Yks and Washington 2. In 1911 Sydney was living as a boarder, a farmer, with Samuel and Margaret Ann Barker and family at Manor House Moulton, Middleton Tyas.
William Johnson 34 Sefton Terrace. M323567 Pte. MT ASC, enlisted 4/6/17, discharged 4/3/19 (sickness). Silver War Badge. Served overseas. No medals noted on his medal card, just SWB. In 1911 at 30 Derwent Tce – William Johnson 29 hewer, married for 8 years to Eliz 30 with 5 children, 2 still alive – John Wm 6 and Lilian 1. Places of birth - Felling, Fencehouses and Washington 2.
Ernest Veitch 7 Emmerson Tce. 240516 Driver 16th AC RHA. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 33 Glebe Cres – James Veitch 39 colliery blacksmith, married for 18 years to Mary Jane 40 with 4 children, 2 still alive – Ernest 17 apprentice butcher and Herbert 10. Places of birth - Medomsley 3 and Bedlington. He married Dorothy Chambers and was living in Nelson St in 1939.
Cuthbert Joshua (Lynn) Watson 8 Emmerson Tce 44898 2/8th then 1/7th Manchesters. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at The Surgery, Station Rd – Sarah Watson widow 54, ten children 6 still alive – Sophia 23, Cuthbert Joshua Lynn 16 driver, Ann 15 assistant in draper’s shop, Thomas Christie Innes boarder, single 30 medical practitioner. Places of birth - Hylton, Tyne Dock, Washington 2 and Skene Aberdeenshire.
Samuel Baggott 15 Emmerson Tce. 399 Sgt 22nd DLI was born in Darlaston, Staffordshire. He was living at 15, Emmerson Terrace, when he attested, in November 1915, at West Hartlepool. He was 24, married and an ex County Police Constable. Sam was 6 feet 2 with a fresh complexion, blue eyes and brown hair. He was CofE. He gave his next of kin as his wife, Elizabeth, of 15, Emmerson Terrace. He had married Elizabeth Gibson (20, daughter of Robert, a farmer) at Trinity Church, Washington, on 15/11/15. His address was given as Murton and his occupation a Police Constable. (Robert Gibson, a colliery engineer was living at 3 Fatfield Rd with daughter Elizabeth, born West Hartlepool, aged 15 in 1911). Eliz mother was Sarah Jane b Cox Green, aged 45
His rise through the ranks, perhaps due to his background in taking charge of situations as a policeman, was steady; unpaid Lance Corporal in December 1915, paid Corporal in February 1916, acting Corporal in March 1916, unpaid Lance Sergeant in May 1915, acting Sergeant in June 1916 and Sergeant in July 1916. Sam joined the BEF in France in June 1916 and served there until his death on 26th March 1918. John Sheen’s book, “The Durham Pals” suggests that he was attached to the 170th Tunnelling Company, Royal Engineers at some stage of his time in the army, perhaps at the time he was killed. He was first listed as ‘missing’ and then his death was assumed as being on that date. His army record suggests that Private RW Smith of the 2nd DLI witnessed his death but there is no statement from Private Smith in the record. Sergeant Baggott is commemorated on the Pozieres Memorial Panels 68-72.
The list of his relatives consisted of only a brother (unnamed, but the Census names him as Joseph) in Darlaston, both his parents being dead. In fact the 1901 Census lists the family at Darlaston, Staffordshire, and states that they were Samuel and Esther (she being Sam’s second wife judging by her age and the ages of the children), Samuel working as a blacksmith striker; they had 4 daughters and 2 sons, the sons being Joseph and Samuel Jr. In 1911 the family were still living in Staffordshire, Elsie and Arthur, being two new siblings for Samuel Jr. Sam was a coal miner.
Elizabeth Baggott was given a pension of 16/3 per week from 2/12/18 and received Sam’s War and Victory medals together with the Plaque and Scroll sent out to the relatives of the dead. Sam had invested 15/6d in War Savings Certificates.
The 1918 Absent Voters List included Sergeant Samuel Baggott, 399, 22nd DLI and gave his address as 15, Emmerson Terrace.
In the List of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that Sam died as a prisoner of war in Germany and that his widow, Elizabeth, received £24.16.4d on 4/6/19, the sum including a war gratuity of £16. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 at modern prices.
According to his Service Record Sam was attached to 170 Tunnelling Coy as Sergeant on 25th July 1916. The War Diary of 170 Tunnelling Coy gives extensive mining reports – distances dug, shafts started etc but, going back to October 1916 no mention of any names.
The War Diary for the 22nd DLI states that they entrained at Poperinghe at 1pm on 22nd March 1918 and detrained on the 23rd at Marcelcove and Guillaucourt. They marched to Rosieres via Caix and went into billets. On the 24th, starting at 4am, they marched to Fresnes via Chaulnes and on to Omiecourt and Marchelepot where they rested before ending near Pertain. A reconnaissance was made and a line held “until pressure from the enemy became too great.” They withdrew to a line 500yds west of Potte Wood. On the 25th “At 9am the enemy attacked in strength and it was found necessary to withdraw owing to our flanks being isolated and a line was taken up NE of Pertain, which after being held for an hour and again with flanks in the air it was decided to withdraw to Omiecourt. This position was taken up about 12 noon and held until orders for Battalion to withdraw at 4pm to Chaulnes Ridge, NE of Chaulnes.”
Estimated casualties 14 officers and 400 other ranks.”
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Samuel Baggott and gave his address as 15, Emmerson’s Buildings. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved.
In the International Red Cross records there was a Samuel Baggott Sgt399, 5 Coy, 5 Platoon, DLI (Pioneers) missing in action 21/3/18. His case was reported to Thomas Mason School Row, Page Bank, Spennymoor. Mr Mason (in 1901 census) a winding engineer aged 53 with a son called Thomas 22.
A pension card for Sam states he was missing from 26/3/18 that his death was notified 4/5/18 or 4/11/18, that his widow, Elizabeth Baggott was born 23/3/96 and that her address was 15 Emmerson Terrace. A £5 grant was made 29/7/20 and she received a pension of 16/3d from 2/12/18. Elizabeth married Joshua Robert Winn (died in Newcastle Oct-Dec 1978) in July 1920 at Easington and she died (b 23/3/1896) in Northumberland South in Jan-Mar 1972. In 1939 Joshua and Elizabeth were living at Glebe Crescent (Crescent Bungalow) next door to Lynwood with Elizabeth’s mother b 1865 and possibly her brother William b 1894. Joshua was a boilermaker at the Chemical Works. Another person is redacted.
Thomas Mallan 17 Emmerson Tce. 393135 Cpl RAMC. Enlisted 24/3/15, discharged 4/7/19, aged 26. PR – discharged 4/7/19, neurasthenia and tachy cardia = 6/- +2/4d for 2 children (Nancy b 1915) for one year. SR. 5 Thomas St when he enlisted in March 1915. A/Lance Sgt by 2/6/17. Son William born 1/5/18 at 17 Emmerson Tce. Next of kin Edith at 5 Thomas St. Worked at 1st Northern General Hospital at Newcastle. Suffering from neurasthenia, less than 20%. Silver War Badge. Did not serve overseas. In 1911 at 29 Bell St – Hannah Mallan 53, widow, married 35 years with 9 children, 8 still alive – John James 20 metal dresser, Edith 23, Thomas 20 grocer’s assistant, Richard 17 metal dresser, Isabella 15, William 12. All born Fatfield.
Frederick (Daniel) Fleming 20 Emmerson Tce. 202209 Pte 4th NF. 10th NF. 33377 then 1/4th NF 4/3581, then 202209. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 42 Milbank Cres Hartlepool – Martin Dee 63 dock labourer, married to Mabel 62 for 39 years with 11 children, 9 still alive – Mary Ellen Dee 32, John Dee 30 iron founder, Isaac Hudson Dee 21 grocer, Sarah Dee 18, Isabella Fleming 25 married 1 year to Frederick Daniel Fleming fisherman. Places of birth -Greatham Durham, Hartlepool 6 and Scarborough.
Isaac Hudson Dee 20 Emmerson Tce. K41316 Stoker HMS Dido – a depot ship from 17/7/17 to 5/2/19. Born 25/9/1888 East Hartlepool, boilerman, enlisted 15/2/17. Received war gratuity. (See above Fleming for family info.)
Albert Victor Phelps 21 Emmerson Tce. Signaller HMS Snaefell. HMS Snaefell was a paddle steamer, built at John Brown & Company's Clydebank shipyard for the Barry Railway Company and launched on 1907 as the PS Barry. Built to serve as a pleasure steamer carrying passengers on the Bristol Channel, she was quickly transferred to the ownership of Bristol Channel Passenger Boats which in 1911 became part of P & A Campbell. She was requisitioned by the Royal Navy during World War I and renamed HMS Barryfield serving during the Gallipoli Campaign where she was the last British ship to leave Suvla Bay evacuating British soldiers. After the war she returned to passenger service, was refitted in 1920 and renamed PS Waverley in 1926.
In 1911 at 3 Heather Hill, Springwell – Thomas Phelps 55 hewer, married 34 years and 10 children to Emily 55 – Thomas Henry 21 putter, Emily Susan 15, Albert Victor 13 and Daisy 10. Places of birth - Great Barford Beds, St Germans Cornwall, St Andrews Auckland and Coundon 3.
John Lloyd 22 Emmerson Tce. 21653 Driver RFA. To France 24/7/15. War, Victory and 1915 Star and Silver War Badge. Discharged from Base Details PU (fever) 19/12/18. Pension ledger b 1887, suffering from neurasthenia, 22 Emmerson Tce, married. 20%, 20% then 6-14% for 12/- +3/- for wife and 1 child and down to 8/6d total at 6/4/21. Enlisted 5/9/14. In 1911 at 72 Speculation Place – John Lloyd 26 hewer, married to Margaret Ann for 5 years and 1 child - John 3. All born in Washington.
Michael Sennett 22 Emmerson Tce. 3515 4th Cyclist Bn. To France 19/11/15, discharged 25/1/19. War, Victory and 1915 Star. In 1911 at Havannah Bank (no number) Michael Sennett 57 stoneminer, married for 30 years to Frances (Milburn) and 12 children, 9 still alive – Michael 18 putter, Mary 12, James R 10, Joseph 8 and Robert 4. Places of birth - Wicklow, Wrekenton and Washington 5. Michael married Lena Hammond and died in Middlesbrough in 1964.
Charles William Holden 25 Emmerson Tce. F31851 RAF/RN. Born Sunderland 1/2/85, machinist. Joined 26/6/17. Card hard to read but suggests aircraft depot at Dunkirk from November 1917 and on the right it suggests ENGT to RAF. In 1911 at 11 Primrose St, S Hylton – Wm Henry Holden 50 carbonic gas valve fitter, married 27 years to Mary 44 with 7 children – Chas Wm 26 paper maker, Janet 24, Andrew Beveridge H 19 paper maker, Margaret McDonald H 13, George McDonald H 10 and Eliz 8. Places of birth - Birmingham, Glasgow, Sunderland, Dunfermline 2, Glasgow, Forest Hall, Hylton and Sunderland. CW married Ethel May Gunn and died in Washington in 1963.
Edward Robson 28 Emmerson Tce. 38437 Pte Duke of Wellington’s, War and Victory medals, 1/4th W Riding discharged 27/2/19. Pension Ledger says born 1899, single and residence Blyth, 3rd West Riding. 28 Emmerson Tce deleted and Blyth inserted. GSW left knee and right hand. 10% then 20% and 5/6d rising to 8/- then final gratuity of £27.10.0 in Feb 1923. Can’t pin him down for 1911 census.
William Robson 28 Emmerson Tce. 61583 Driver RAD GBD. War and Victory medals. RFA. Probably brother to Edward above…
Charles Frederick Bilton 29 Emmerson Tce. T.Z 5799 Able Seaman RN Drake Bn. Star, Victory and War medals. In 1911 at Coal Bank Farm Hetton le Hole - WJ Bilton 51 farm labourer, widower (married 22 years with 11 children, 6 still alive) – Hubert 19 farm labourer, Maggie 17 Frederick Charles 14 tubcleaner, Hilda Mary 11. Places of birth - CLS and then Washington 3 and Plawsworth.
Norman Jones 1 Model Dwellings. 391264 3rd KOYLI. Pension discharged 22/8/18 from Labour Corps. Address Laverick Hall Cottage, White Mare Pool, Wardley – otitis (mestoid or mastoid) and epileptic fits. 50% disability so 20/-, single man, until August 1923. To Egypt 22/11/15 War, Victory and 1915 Star – says discharged 7/2/19 and had been 7809 6th East Yorks. In 1911 at Primrose House, Station Rd – John Jones 62, stoneman, married to Eliz 60 for 42 years and 14 children, 8 still alive – Louisa 41, Stanley 20 putter, Norman 16 pony driver, Beatrice 14 and Eliz grandau 2. Places of birth – Midsomer Norton 2, HLS, West Herrington 3 and Washington Station. Norman married Florrie Harrison and died in 1968.
Stanley Jones 1 Model Dwellings. 14661 11th E Yorks. To France 17/10/15, 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. 1st E Yorks then 11th. (See above for family info.)
Stephen Charles Self 2&3 Model Dwellings. 73043 15th DLI. He was born in Washington on 14 October 1881, son of William and Emma, both from Suffolk. William (53 in 1901, he died in 1917) was an engine driver in a manufactory, his wife was 53 and their other sons were Edward J (21), a storekeeper at the chemical works, Joseph (17), a wire rope spinner and John W (10). Stephen Self was a railway clerk. The family were living at Middlefield Row in 1901. In 1911 Stephen Charles was still living with his parents and John, his brother, at 4, Wilden Terrace, Washington. Stephen was a clerk for the North Eastern Railway and his brother was also a clerk, in the butchery department of the Co-op. Mr Self was a labourer at the magnesia works. He and Mrs Self had been married 39 years and had had 8 children, 6 of whom were still alive.
SC served as Private 73043, 15th DLI, 64th Brigade, 21st Division, and died on 9th April 1918. He is buried in Berlin South West Cemetery, XIA3. International Red Cross records created by the Germans state that he was captured on 22.3.18 at Epehy and that he had been shot in the eye. He was awarded the War and Victory medals. The CWGC states that he was married to Emma Self (Slowther, April-June 1915, in 1901 Census she was 20 and living in Village Lane, b Washington, a pupil teacher, living with gran Emma Hay) of “Etherlea”, Station Rd, Washington Station.
The 1918 Absent Voters List included Stephen Charles Self, Private 73043, 15th DLI, and gave his address as 2&3, Model Dwellings. His brother, John William, was also included, his address being 15, North Eastern Cottages and his service details being T/Z12187, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Steven (sic) Charles Self and gave his address as Etherlea House, Model Dwellings. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2016, the army noted that Emma, SC’s widow, received £10.12.10d on 15/10/18 and a further war gratuity of £3 was paid to her on 28/11/19. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 in today’s money.
Pension card states that Stephen Self Pte 73043 DLI was married to Emma (Emma Self died Jan 1959) but no other info at all.
A widow’s pension card exists but adds no information to that above, no amount, no date, no address, no date of death
John Patterson 8 Model Dwellings. 1818 2nd Royal Irish Fusiliers. Pension ledger -discharged 19/2/19. Married, 8 Model Dwellings, malaria and hernia. 20% and 30% so 8/- + 9/9d for 7 children, up to 12/- +14/3d for wife and children until 1922. 2nd Garrison Bn Royal Irish Fus G1818 Sgt, then EB&LOCA Lab C 487949 then 2nd Garrison Bn, R Irish Fus. War and Victory medals – next number is George Patterson also Sgt (presumably brother or cousin). In 1911 at Middlefield Row – John 35 hewer, married 8 years to Louisa Frances and 5 children – Frances Janet 7, John Clough P 5, Walter Wm 3, Alice Louisa 1 and Annie 10m. Places of birth - Haswell, Sunderland, Broomside 2, Washington, Broomside and Washington.
George Fenwick 10 Model Dwellings. 69392 RAMC. Pension ledger. 10 Model Dwellings then 233 Bolton Rd, Elton, Bury. Suffering from DAH (Disordered Action of the Heart),, 20% 8/- until October 1921. Silver War Badge. Enlisted 6/10/15, discharged 1/1/19 aged 22 served overseas. War and Victory medals. Three possibles in 1911 census.
Joseph Ferguson 10 Model Dwellings. 1019 19th NF then 10th. War and Victory medals. Not in Washington in 1911.
Henry Wallace 11 Model Dwellings. M/345491 614th MT ASC. War and Victory medals. Not in Washington in 1911.
Ernest Holmes 18 Model Dwellings. 82000 2nd Res Cav enlisted 11/12/15 and discharged 13/1/19 aged 27, did not serve overseas. Silver War Badge. Not in Washington in 1911. Possibly living in Ryton.
Robert William Graham 19 Model Dwellings. 100256 5th Res DLI. SR - A miner when he was called up in May 1918, 95542 5th DLI. Attested at Newcastle 11/12/15, aged 19 and mobilised in May 1918 and then transferred to Army Reserve Jan 1919. Had married Hannah Forster on 22/12/17 at Washington. He claimed he was born 1896 and by the end of the war his address was 5 Glen Tce and he had a child, Hilda b October 1918. In 1911 at 15 Havannah Tce – Henry Graham 42 hewer, married 23 years to Mary E (Tait) with 10 children, 9 still alive – Henry 20 putter, Caroline 18, Robert W 15 driver, Eliz E 13, James T 11, Margaret 9, Jane I 7 and Joseph 4. Places of birth - Birtley, Pittington, Washington 6 and Usworth 2.
William Todner Hope 20 Model Dwellings. 8785 A/Sgt 27th DLI. Silver War Badge, to France 8/9/14, War, Victory, 1914 Star. Enlisted 25/2/04 and discharged 23/4/19 aged 33. Pension card says discharged 22/11/18. In 1911 1st DLI, aged 26 and single born Ryhope, William Turner (sic) Hope. 1901 shows him in Ryhope with parents Richard and Martha, a pony driver aged 14. Married Frances Lavinia Cirton and died in 1957. Served in Home Guard in WW 2.
Edmund Loughlin 4 Glen Tce. 10769 Pte 1st KOR Lancasters. War and Victory medals. 1st, 2nd, 1/5th. Not in Washington in 1911. An Edmund Laughlin, born and living in Jarrow, aged 16, in 1911. Possible.
William Douglas 9 Glen Tce. 206475 Gunner RGA. Not under this number. Not in Washington in 1911 unless possible William Douglas, aged 19 at 11 Biddick Row.
David Pluse Wright 14 Glen Tce. 39845 2nd Res Cav. War and Victory medals. QCO Horse discharged 8/2/19. In 1911 at 14 Glen Tce – John Wright 41 colliery lamp examiner married for 14 years to Jane 39 with 4 children – David Pluse W 12, John 8, Sarah Pluse W 7 and Robert Wm 3. Places of birth all Washington.
Charles Wm Spencer 19 Glen Tce. 457741 Driver RE. War and Victory medals. Only Chas Wm Spencer b 1899 in Washington but can’t locate him in census. Possibly a footballer.
Michael Sennett 22 Emmerson Tce. 3515 4th Cyclist Bn. To France 19/11/15, discharged 25/1/19. War, Victory and 1915 Star. In 1911 at Havannah Bank (no number) Michael Sennett 57 stoneminer, married for 30 years to Frances (Milburn) and 12 children, 9 still alive – Michael 18 putter, Mary 12, James R 10, Joseph 8 and Robert 4. Places of birth - Wicklow, Wrekenton and Washington 5. Michael married Lena Hammond and died in Middlesbrough in 1964.
Charles William Holden 25 Emmerson Tce. F31851 RAF/RN. Born Sunderland 1/2/85, machinist. Joined 26/6/17. Card hard to read but suggests aircraft depot at Dunkirk from November 1917 and on the right it suggests ENGT to RAF. In 1911 at 11 Primrose St, S Hylton – Wm Henry Holden 50 carbonic gas valve fitter, married 27 years to Mary 44 with 7 children – Chas Wm 26 paper maker, Janet 24, Andrew Beveridge H 19 paper maker, Margaret McDonald H 13, George McDonald H 10 and Eliz 8. Places of birth - Birmingham, Glasgow, Sunderland, Dunfermline 2, Glasgow, Forest Hall, Hylton and Sunderland. CW married Ethel May Gunn and died in Washington in 1963.
Edward Robson 28 Emmerson Tce. 38437 Pte Duke of Wellington’s, War and Victory medals, 1/4th W Riding discharged 27/2/19. Pension Ledger says born 1899, single and residence Blyth, 3rd West Riding. 28 Emmerson Tce deleted and Blyth inserted. GSW left knee and right hand. 10% then 20% and 5/6d rising to 8/- then final gratuity of £27.10.0 in Feb 1923. Can’t pin him down for 1911 census.
William Robson 28 Emmerson Tce. 61583 Driver RAD GBD. War and Victory medals. RFA. Probably brother to Edward above…
Charles Frederick Bilton 29 Emmerson Tce. T.Z 5799 Able Seaman RN Drake Bn. Star, Victory and War medals. In 1911 at Coal Bank Farm Hetton le Hole - WJ Bilton 51 farm labourer, widower (married 22 years with 11 children, 6 still alive) – Hubert 19 farm labourer, Maggie 17 Frederick Charles 14 tubcleaner, Hilda Mary 11. Places of birth - CLS and then Washington 3 and Plawsworth.
Norman Jones 1 Model Dwellings. 391264 3rd KOYLI. Pension discharged 22/8/18 from Labour Corps. Address Laverick Hall Cottage, White Mare Pool, Wardley – otitis (mestoid or mastoid) and epileptic fits. 50% disability so 20/-, single man, until August 1923. To Egypt 22/11/15 War, Victory and 1915 Star – says discharged 7/2/19 and had been 7809 6th East Yorks. In 1911 at Primrose House, Station Rd – John Jones 62, stoneman, married to Eliz 60 for 42 years and 14 children, 8 still alive – Louisa 41, Stanley 20 putter, Norman 16 pony driver, Beatrice 14 and Eliz grandau 2. Places of birth – Midsomer Norton 2, HLS, West Herrington 3 and Washington Station. Norman married Florrie Harrison and died in 1968.
Stanley Jones 1 Model Dwellings. 14661 11th E Yorks. To France 17/10/15, 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. 1st E Yorks then 11th. (See above for family info.)
Stephen Charles Self 2&3 Model Dwellings. 73043 15th DLI. He was born in Washington on 14 October 1881, son of William and Emma, both from Suffolk. William (53 in 1901, he died in 1917) was an engine driver in a manufactory, his wife was 53 and their other sons were Edward J (21), a storekeeper at the chemical works, Joseph (17), a wire rope spinner and John W (10). Stephen Self was a railway clerk. The family were living at Middlefield Row in 1901. In 1911 Stephen Charles was still living with his parents and John, his brother, at 4, Wilden Terrace, Washington. Stephen was a clerk for the North Eastern Railway and his brother was also a clerk, in the butchery department of the Co-op. Mr Self was a labourer at the magnesia works. He and Mrs Self had been married 39 years and had had 8 children, 6 of whom were still alive.
SC served as Private 73043, 15th DLI, 64th Brigade, 21st Division, and died on 9th April 1918. He is buried in Berlin South West Cemetery, XIA3. International Red Cross records created by the Germans state that he was captured on 22.3.18 at Epehy and that he had been shot in the eye. He was awarded the War and Victory medals. The CWGC states that he was married to Emma Self (Slowther, April-June 1915, in 1901 Census she was 20 and living in Village Lane, b Washington, a pupil teacher, living with gran Emma Hay) of “Etherlea”, Station Rd, Washington Station.
The 1918 Absent Voters List included Stephen Charles Self, Private 73043, 15th DLI, and gave his address as 2&3, Model Dwellings. His brother, John William, was also included, his address being 15, North Eastern Cottages and his service details being T/Z12187, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Steven (sic) Charles Self and gave his address as Etherlea House, Model Dwellings. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2016, the army noted that Emma, SC’s widow, received £10.12.10d on 15/10/18 and a further war gratuity of £3 was paid to her on 28/11/19. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 in today’s money.
Pension card states that Stephen Self Pte 73043 DLI was married to Emma (Emma Self died Jan 1959) but no other info at all.
A widow’s pension card exists but adds no information to that above, no amount, no date, no address, no date of death
John Patterson 8 Model Dwellings. 1818 2nd Royal Irish Fusiliers. Pension ledger -discharged 19/2/19. Married, 8 Model Dwellings, malaria and hernia. 20% and 30% so 8/- + 9/9d for 7 children, up to 12/- +14/3d for wife and children until 1922. 2nd Garrison Bn Royal Irish Fus G1818 Sgt, then EB&LOCA Lab C 487949 then 2nd Garrison Bn, R Irish Fus. War and Victory medals – next number is George Patterson also Sgt (presumably brother or cousin). In 1911 at Middlefield Row – John 35 hewer, married 8 years to Louisa Frances and 5 children – Frances Janet 7, John Clough P 5, Walter Wm 3, Alice Louisa 1 and Annie 10m. Places of birth - Haswell, Sunderland, Broomside 2, Washington, Broomside and Washington.
George Fenwick 10 Model Dwellings. 69392 RAMC. Pension ledger. 10 Model Dwellings then 233 Bolton Rd, Elton, Bury. Suffering from DAH (Disordered Action of the Heart),, 20% 8/- until October 1921. Silver War Badge. Enlisted 6/10/15, discharged 1/1/19 aged 22 served overseas. War and Victory medals. Three possibles in 1911 census.
Joseph Ferguson 10 Model Dwellings. 1019 19th NF then 10th. War and Victory medals. Not in Washington in 1911.
Henry Wallace 11 Model Dwellings. M/345491 614th MT ASC. War and Victory medals. Not in Washington in 1911.
Ernest Holmes 18 Model Dwellings. 82000 2nd Res Cav enlisted 11/12/15 and discharged 13/1/19 aged 27, did not serve overseas. Silver War Badge. Not in Washington in 1911. Possibly living in Ryton.
Robert William Graham 19 Model Dwellings. 100256 5th Res DLI. SR - A miner when he was called up in May 1918, 95542 5th DLI. Attested at Newcastle 11/12/15, aged 19 and mobilised in May 1918 and then transferred to Army Reserve Jan 1919. Had married Hannah Forster on 22/12/17 at Washington. He claimed he was born 1896 and by the end of the war his address was 5 Glen Tce and he had a child, Hilda b October 1918. In 1911 at 15 Havannah Tce – Henry Graham 42 hewer, married 23 years to Mary E (Tait) with 10 children, 9 still alive – Henry 20 putter, Caroline 18, Robert W 15 driver, Eliz E 13, James T 11, Margaret 9, Jane I 7 and Joseph 4. Places of birth - Birtley, Pittington, Washington 6 and Usworth 2.
William Todner Hope 20 Model Dwellings. 8785 A/Sgt 27th DLI. Silver War Badge, to France 8/9/14, War, Victory, 1914 Star. Enlisted 25/2/04 and discharged 23/4/19 aged 33. Pension card says discharged 22/11/18. In 1911 1st DLI, aged 26 and single born Ryhope, William Turner (sic) Hope. 1901 shows him in Ryhope with parents Richard and Martha, a pony driver aged 14. Married Frances Lavinia Cirton and died in 1957. Served in Home Guard in WW 2.
Edmund Loughlin 4 Glen Tce. 10769 Pte 1st KOR Lancasters. War and Victory medals. 1st, 2nd, 1/5th. Not in Washington in 1911. An Edmund Laughlin, born and living in Jarrow, aged 16, in 1911. Possible.
William Douglas 9 Glen Tce. 206475 Gunner RGA. Not under this number. Not in Washington in 1911 unless possible William Douglas, aged 19 at 11 Biddick Row.
David Pluse Wright 14 Glen Tce. 39845 2nd Res Cav. War and Victory medals. QCO Horse discharged 8/2/19. In 1911 at 14 Glen Tce – John Wright 41 colliery lamp examiner married for 14 years to Jane 39 with 4 children – David Pluse W 12, John 8, Sarah Pluse W 7 and Robert Wm 3. Places of birth all Washington.
Charles Wm Spencer 19 Glen Tce. 457741 Driver RE. War and Victory medals. Only Chas Wm Spencer b 1899 in Washington but can’t locate him in census. Possibly a footballer.
George Warnaby 22 Glen Tce. T/4/127247 46th MT ASC. Pension Ledger ‘No grounds for further award.’ Claim based on JCT? leg and varicose veins. Statutory final award 10/5/22 but no amount stated or percentage disability. Service Record - born 1874. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. To France 21/10/15, discharged 16/3/19. In 1911 at 3 Clyde Tce – George Warnaby 45 colliery labourer, married for 2 years to Martha Adams W with 1 child that died. Places of birth Washington and Wallsend. He died 1952.
Robert Gardner 25 Glen Tce. 27685 Driver RFA. Pension ledger. 20% then 14% 8/- then 7/6d for 70 weeks from August 1921. Not clear what for. To France 11/5/15 – 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Northampton House – Hugh Gardner 48 stoneman, married 27 years to Ann 47 with 10 children, 6 still alive – Annie 19, Robert 14 flatter, Matthew 12, Margaret Jane 9, Ernest 5 and Ruth 3. Places of birth - Easington Lane, Middleton, Ryhope, Hetton le Hole 4 and Washington. Another of Mr Gardner’s sons was Hugh, killed on 11/7/16, name on the Menin Gate.
Lawson (Armstrong Swallow) Bambrough 29 Glen Tce. 38738 1st Class Engineer SS Aragaz. This was a tanker launched by Armstrong Whitworth at Low Walker in April 1914. In 1911 at 29 Glen Tce – James Gray 63 stoneman, married to Sarah Eliz 61 for 43 years with 9 children, 7 still alive – Lavinia Gray 22, Lawson Bambrough sinlaw 32 marine engineer (unemployed) and Edith Bambrough dau 28, married 1 year. Places of birth - Norham Nd, Blandford Dorset, S Hetton, Hetton Lyons and S Hetton. He died in 1967 in Kent.
Thomas Henry Slowther 32 Glen Tce. 15423 6th DLI. To France 11/9/15 so 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. 14th DLI then 13th, 20th, 1/6th and 2nd. Next number to Richard Madden (perhaps joined together). In 1911 at Pattinson Town – Lancelot Slowther 52 packer of secxonal covering at chemical works, married to Sarah Jane 48 for 30 years and 8 children – Thomas Hay S 26 labourer, John Edwin 23 labourer, Gertrude 21 shop assistant, Florence 19 dressmaker, Nora 16 and Lancelot 13. Places of birth - Oxclose, Nettlesworth, Washington 2, CoxGreen and Barmston 3.
Frank Arthur Goody 4 Robinson Tce. 760696 Bombardier RFA.War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 4 Station Rd - Frank Goodey 51 cartman at iron works – married to Mary Eliz (Greenwell) for 18 years with 3 children – Frank A Goodey 15 iron moulder, George N Goodey 13 and Harold G Goodey 10. Places of birth - Henley on Thames, Whitby and Birtley 3. Frank married Margaret Catherine Roberts and died in Sheffield in 1971.
Norman Goody 4 Robinson Tce. WR 331513 RE. Not under this number or Engineers. (See above for family info.)
Henry Edward Johnson 6 Robinson Tce. 393267 RAMC. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 14 Albert Place – John Eltringham 56 colliery mechanic, married for 37 years to Mary Ann 56 with 9 children, 7 still alive – Gertrude 21 and Hennery (sic) Edward Johnson school teacher 22 boarder. Places of birth - Washington, London, Washington and Ashton Lancs.
James Wm Green 7 Robinson Tce. 78795 4th Res NF. 11th NF War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 19 Avon St – James Wm Green 27 deputy, married to Sarah Ann 25 for 6 years and 5 children, 3 still alive – Edith 5, Jane Dixon G 3 and Robert 3m. Places of birth - HLS 2 and Washington 3.
Charles Martin Collette 8 Robinson Tce. 82622 Cpl RE. DCM Gazette 9/10/15. DCM Citation – ‘173 Tunnelling Coy For conspicuous bravery and decision when engaged, with another man, in pushing forward advanced galleries through those of the enemy. Thereby determining the success of the mining operations. Any loss of coolness and presence of mind would have led to the discovery and loss of the advanced workings, and possibly also to the destruction of the whole of the galleries.’ To France 9/3/15, discharged 21/12/18, aged 40. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. Silver War Badge. Tunnelling Depot Coy, enlisted 9/11/14 as 15361 E Yorks. Pension Ledger 8 Robinson Tce. Gassed, neurasthenia and carunculitis (cyst in the eye) 30% =13/- +3/- for 1 child and then, from Sept 1921 15-19% so10/- for 104 weeks plus 6d per diem for DCM. Final award 3/4/22. In 1911 at 1 Beech St – Charles Collette 32, domestic gardener, married 6 years to Jessie Jane (Nurse) 31 with Edith 4. Places of birth - Wigan, Low Sutton Lincs and Leeds. Charles died in 1950.
William Rion Bede Taylor 13 Robinson Tce. 73452 6th DLI. 18th DLI, then 1/6th DLI, War and Victory medals. Pension Ledger says b 1890 and discharged 18/2/19. 14 Robinson Tce, GSW hip and stomach, GSW right forearm and both thighs, 20% for 8/- +3/6d for wife and 1 child until 13/12/23. In 1911 at 180 Bede Burn Rd Jarrow – Jane Taylor 52 wife 31 with 8 children, 7 still alive – Janette Donaldson T 30, William Rion T 20 clerk, John James 16 apprentice fitter, Alma Beatrice 12 and Reginald Donaldson T 12. Places of birth - Rose Hill Nd, and all others Jarrow.
Edward Charlton Jr 1a Station Rd. 14158 18th HLI. Only Edward Charlton in HLI was 41358 then 56946 Scottish Rifles. War and Victory medals. Can’t find him in Census. Not in Washington in 1911.
Simon Duffy Jr 5 Station Rd. 23063 5th R Inniskilling Fusiliers. Pension ledger (3). Dependant’s card for Simon, John Robert and Frank. Pension card lists Cpl John Robert Duffy 14502 DLI as missing from 27/9/15 and Frank Duffy Pte 40066 W Yorks as KinA 4/3/17, sons of Mr Simon and Mrs Margaret of Willow View, Washington Stn. No amount is stated.
A dependant’s card adds that 23063 Simon Duffy of DLI was brother of other two. No amount stated
To Balkans 11/9/15 War, Victory and 1915 Star. Discharged 25/1/19. In 1911 at Willow View, Washington Station – Simon Duffy 55 foreman mason at chemical works, married to Margaret 55 for 37 years with 9 children, 7 still alive – Simon 30 mason’s labourer at colliery, Arthur 22 engineer at chemical works, John Robert (killed 25/9/15) 19 labourer at chemical works, Francis Joseph 17 (killed 4/3/16) blacksmith at colliery and Mary Ellen 27 teacher. Places of birth - Fatfield, Dublin and all children at Barmston.
Sydney Colpitts 6 Station Rd. Cadet 2nd Officers’ Cadet Bn. 35071 Pte Base DLI, then 12th DLI then 22nd DLI. War and Victory medals. Victory medal issued 20/9/23. Commissioned 10/9/18. War medal issued and Victory medal retained and adjusted. Address 5 Wallis St, Old Penshaw. 2nd Lt. In 1911 at Painshaw Hill House – John Joseph Colpitts 55 game keeper, married to Susannah 45 for 24 years and 9 children, 7 still alive – Sidney 23 colliery joiner, Robert James 21 house painter, Florence 17, John Wm 13, Eliz Ida 9, Doris Edith 5, George Elwen 2 and Gordon Ashworth Elementary teacher (killed 25/6/16) 21 and David Batey 22 Elementary assistant. Places of birth - Fatfield, Leeds, Burnmoor 3, Penshaw 4, Woverhampton, Longtown Cumberland. Sydney married Sarah Annie Cole and died in 1951.
George Chilvers 9 Station Rd. 13947 8th Yorks. 8th Yorks number v close to Harry Chilvers and Joseph Humble and William Welch. War and Victory medals. To France 26/8/15 so 1915 Star. In 1911 at 19 Station Rd – John George Chilvers 31 carbonator man at chemical works, married for 3 years to Gwen 31 with Robert Wm 2. Places of birth - Pattinson Town, Manchester and Washington Station.
William Cuthbert Chilvers 9 Station Rd. 18967 Pte HMS Cumberland. RMLI Plymouth Division born 12/2/99, enlisted 19/6/16. War and Victory medals. HMS Cumberland was one of 10 Monmouth-class armoured cruisers built for the Royal Navy in the first decade of the 20th century. She was assigned to the 2nd Cruiser Squadron of the Channel Fleet upon completion in 1903. After a refit in 1907–08 she became a training ship in the Home Fleet. She was sent to West Africa after the beginning of World War I in August 1914 and captured 10 German merchant ships in September. Cumberland spent the rest of the war on convoy escort duties and patrolling for German commerce raiders. She was sold for scrap in 1921 and broken up two years later. RMLI Plymouth Division born 12/2/99, enlisted 19/6/16. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Pattinson Town – Lucy Maria Chilvers 54 widow with 10 children, 7 still alive – Thomas James 23 shop assistant, George 21 platelayer for NE Railway, William Cuthbert 12 and Alexander Dobson 25 boarder, fitter at magnesia factory. Places of birth - Yoxford Sussex and all others at Barmston.
Frederick Bottoms 10 Station Rd. Leading Stoker HMS Hannibal. HMS Hannibal was a Majestic-class pre-dreadnought battleship built for the Royal Navy, and the sixth ship to bear the name HMS Hannibal. The ship was laid down at the Pembroke Dock in May 1894, she was launched in April 1896, and commissioned into the fleet in April 1898. She was armed with a main battery of four 12-inch (305 mm) guns and a secondary battery of twelve 6-inch (152 mm) guns. The ship had a top speed of 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph). Hannibal served with the Channel Fleet (later reorganised to the Atlantic Fleet) after commissioning in 1898. In 1906 she underwent a refit, which included a conversion from a coal burner to using oil. She was placed in reserve from 1907, only to be mobilised in July 1914 as a precautionary measure prior to the outbreak of World War I. From August 1914 to February 1915 Hannibal was a guard ship at Scapa Flow. Later that year, her main armament was removed and she was converted to a troopship, serving in this capacity during the Dardanelles campaign. From November 1915 to the end of the war, she served as a depot ship based in Alexandria, Egypt. She was disposed of in 1920 and scrapped later that year.
Fred Bottoms was born Usworth 27/9/81, 295867, miner, had joined in August 1900 for 12 years and cancelled by purchase in December 1903. Re-enrolled 1/8/08 for 5 years. And then again in August 1914 until Feb 1919. In 1911 at 10 Station Rd – Fred Bottoms 29 school attendance officer, married to Bella 25 for 6 years and 3 children – Emma 5, David 4 and Sylvia 1. Places of birth - Usworth, Hamsteels and Washington 3.
James Conway 12 Station Rd. 39077 Drill Sgt 1st King’s African Rifles. War and Victory medals. Discharged 24/4/19. Started in 8th Yorks Sgt then 51 Grad Leics Regt then attached KAR. Close number to GB Smith and George Urwin. In 1911 at 30 Bell St – Mary Conway widow 48 with Annie 26 teacher, William 22 forwarding clerk at chemical works, James 18 labourer at chemical works, Thomas 16 screener and Maurice 14 draper’s assistant. Places of birth - HLS and Washington 5.
Maurice Conway 12 Station Rd. 28008 1/4th KOR Lancaster. War and Victory medals. (See above for family info.)
Joseph Kelly 20 Station Rd. 227890 717 Labour Coy. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 20 Station Rd – Dora Kelly 58 widow with 8 children, 7 still alive – Mary Ann 34 dressmaker, Joseph 32 shop assistant grocer, James 29 shop assistant grocer, Dora 28 dressmaker and Alphonsus 24 colliery labourer. Places of birth - Tipperary and all children at Washington.
Michael Burns Jr 27 Station Rd. 227974 221st Lab Bn. War and Victory medals. Pension discharged 11/4/19. 20% disability = 8/- until 29/5/23. Born 1878. Notations continued until 1929. In 1911 at 27 Station Rd – Michael Burns 56 labourer, married to Mary 54 for 35 years with 10 children, 9 still alive – James 33 labourer, Mary Ellen 26 domestic servant, Margaret 23 shorthand typist, Robert 21 hewer, Norah 18, Katherine 15, Michael 12 and Joseph 10. Places of birth - Kilrush, Clare, and all others Cox Green except Joseph, who was born in Washington.
Robert Gardner 25 Glen Tce. 27685 Driver RFA. Pension ledger. 20% then 14% 8/- then 7/6d for 70 weeks from August 1921. Not clear what for. To France 11/5/15 – 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Northampton House – Hugh Gardner 48 stoneman, married 27 years to Ann 47 with 10 children, 6 still alive – Annie 19, Robert 14 flatter, Matthew 12, Margaret Jane 9, Ernest 5 and Ruth 3. Places of birth - Easington Lane, Middleton, Ryhope, Hetton le Hole 4 and Washington. Another of Mr Gardner’s sons was Hugh, killed on 11/7/16, name on the Menin Gate.
Lawson (Armstrong Swallow) Bambrough 29 Glen Tce. 38738 1st Class Engineer SS Aragaz. This was a tanker launched by Armstrong Whitworth at Low Walker in April 1914. In 1911 at 29 Glen Tce – James Gray 63 stoneman, married to Sarah Eliz 61 for 43 years with 9 children, 7 still alive – Lavinia Gray 22, Lawson Bambrough sinlaw 32 marine engineer (unemployed) and Edith Bambrough dau 28, married 1 year. Places of birth - Norham Nd, Blandford Dorset, S Hetton, Hetton Lyons and S Hetton. He died in 1967 in Kent.
Thomas Henry Slowther 32 Glen Tce. 15423 6th DLI. To France 11/9/15 so 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. 14th DLI then 13th, 20th, 1/6th and 2nd. Next number to Richard Madden (perhaps joined together). In 1911 at Pattinson Town – Lancelot Slowther 52 packer of secxonal covering at chemical works, married to Sarah Jane 48 for 30 years and 8 children – Thomas Hay S 26 labourer, John Edwin 23 labourer, Gertrude 21 shop assistant, Florence 19 dressmaker, Nora 16 and Lancelot 13. Places of birth - Oxclose, Nettlesworth, Washington 2, CoxGreen and Barmston 3.
Frank Arthur Goody 4 Robinson Tce. 760696 Bombardier RFA.War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 4 Station Rd - Frank Goodey 51 cartman at iron works – married to Mary Eliz (Greenwell) for 18 years with 3 children – Frank A Goodey 15 iron moulder, George N Goodey 13 and Harold G Goodey 10. Places of birth - Henley on Thames, Whitby and Birtley 3. Frank married Margaret Catherine Roberts and died in Sheffield in 1971.
Norman Goody 4 Robinson Tce. WR 331513 RE. Not under this number or Engineers. (See above for family info.)
Henry Edward Johnson 6 Robinson Tce. 393267 RAMC. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 14 Albert Place – John Eltringham 56 colliery mechanic, married for 37 years to Mary Ann 56 with 9 children, 7 still alive – Gertrude 21 and Hennery (sic) Edward Johnson school teacher 22 boarder. Places of birth - Washington, London, Washington and Ashton Lancs.
James Wm Green 7 Robinson Tce. 78795 4th Res NF. 11th NF War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 19 Avon St – James Wm Green 27 deputy, married to Sarah Ann 25 for 6 years and 5 children, 3 still alive – Edith 5, Jane Dixon G 3 and Robert 3m. Places of birth - HLS 2 and Washington 3.
Charles Martin Collette 8 Robinson Tce. 82622 Cpl RE. DCM Gazette 9/10/15. DCM Citation – ‘173 Tunnelling Coy For conspicuous bravery and decision when engaged, with another man, in pushing forward advanced galleries through those of the enemy. Thereby determining the success of the mining operations. Any loss of coolness and presence of mind would have led to the discovery and loss of the advanced workings, and possibly also to the destruction of the whole of the galleries.’ To France 9/3/15, discharged 21/12/18, aged 40. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. Silver War Badge. Tunnelling Depot Coy, enlisted 9/11/14 as 15361 E Yorks. Pension Ledger 8 Robinson Tce. Gassed, neurasthenia and carunculitis (cyst in the eye) 30% =13/- +3/- for 1 child and then, from Sept 1921 15-19% so10/- for 104 weeks plus 6d per diem for DCM. Final award 3/4/22. In 1911 at 1 Beech St – Charles Collette 32, domestic gardener, married 6 years to Jessie Jane (Nurse) 31 with Edith 4. Places of birth - Wigan, Low Sutton Lincs and Leeds. Charles died in 1950.
William Rion Bede Taylor 13 Robinson Tce. 73452 6th DLI. 18th DLI, then 1/6th DLI, War and Victory medals. Pension Ledger says b 1890 and discharged 18/2/19. 14 Robinson Tce, GSW hip and stomach, GSW right forearm and both thighs, 20% for 8/- +3/6d for wife and 1 child until 13/12/23. In 1911 at 180 Bede Burn Rd Jarrow – Jane Taylor 52 wife 31 with 8 children, 7 still alive – Janette Donaldson T 30, William Rion T 20 clerk, John James 16 apprentice fitter, Alma Beatrice 12 and Reginald Donaldson T 12. Places of birth - Rose Hill Nd, and all others Jarrow.
Edward Charlton Jr 1a Station Rd. 14158 18th HLI. Only Edward Charlton in HLI was 41358 then 56946 Scottish Rifles. War and Victory medals. Can’t find him in Census. Not in Washington in 1911.
Simon Duffy Jr 5 Station Rd. 23063 5th R Inniskilling Fusiliers. Pension ledger (3). Dependant’s card for Simon, John Robert and Frank. Pension card lists Cpl John Robert Duffy 14502 DLI as missing from 27/9/15 and Frank Duffy Pte 40066 W Yorks as KinA 4/3/17, sons of Mr Simon and Mrs Margaret of Willow View, Washington Stn. No amount is stated.
A dependant’s card adds that 23063 Simon Duffy of DLI was brother of other two. No amount stated
To Balkans 11/9/15 War, Victory and 1915 Star. Discharged 25/1/19. In 1911 at Willow View, Washington Station – Simon Duffy 55 foreman mason at chemical works, married to Margaret 55 for 37 years with 9 children, 7 still alive – Simon 30 mason’s labourer at colliery, Arthur 22 engineer at chemical works, John Robert (killed 25/9/15) 19 labourer at chemical works, Francis Joseph 17 (killed 4/3/16) blacksmith at colliery and Mary Ellen 27 teacher. Places of birth - Fatfield, Dublin and all children at Barmston.
Sydney Colpitts 6 Station Rd. Cadet 2nd Officers’ Cadet Bn. 35071 Pte Base DLI, then 12th DLI then 22nd DLI. War and Victory medals. Victory medal issued 20/9/23. Commissioned 10/9/18. War medal issued and Victory medal retained and adjusted. Address 5 Wallis St, Old Penshaw. 2nd Lt. In 1911 at Painshaw Hill House – John Joseph Colpitts 55 game keeper, married to Susannah 45 for 24 years and 9 children, 7 still alive – Sidney 23 colliery joiner, Robert James 21 house painter, Florence 17, John Wm 13, Eliz Ida 9, Doris Edith 5, George Elwen 2 and Gordon Ashworth Elementary teacher (killed 25/6/16) 21 and David Batey 22 Elementary assistant. Places of birth - Fatfield, Leeds, Burnmoor 3, Penshaw 4, Woverhampton, Longtown Cumberland. Sydney married Sarah Annie Cole and died in 1951.
George Chilvers 9 Station Rd. 13947 8th Yorks. 8th Yorks number v close to Harry Chilvers and Joseph Humble and William Welch. War and Victory medals. To France 26/8/15 so 1915 Star. In 1911 at 19 Station Rd – John George Chilvers 31 carbonator man at chemical works, married for 3 years to Gwen 31 with Robert Wm 2. Places of birth - Pattinson Town, Manchester and Washington Station.
William Cuthbert Chilvers 9 Station Rd. 18967 Pte HMS Cumberland. RMLI Plymouth Division born 12/2/99, enlisted 19/6/16. War and Victory medals. HMS Cumberland was one of 10 Monmouth-class armoured cruisers built for the Royal Navy in the first decade of the 20th century. She was assigned to the 2nd Cruiser Squadron of the Channel Fleet upon completion in 1903. After a refit in 1907–08 she became a training ship in the Home Fleet. She was sent to West Africa after the beginning of World War I in August 1914 and captured 10 German merchant ships in September. Cumberland spent the rest of the war on convoy escort duties and patrolling for German commerce raiders. She was sold for scrap in 1921 and broken up two years later. RMLI Plymouth Division born 12/2/99, enlisted 19/6/16. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Pattinson Town – Lucy Maria Chilvers 54 widow with 10 children, 7 still alive – Thomas James 23 shop assistant, George 21 platelayer for NE Railway, William Cuthbert 12 and Alexander Dobson 25 boarder, fitter at magnesia factory. Places of birth - Yoxford Sussex and all others at Barmston.
Frederick Bottoms 10 Station Rd. Leading Stoker HMS Hannibal. HMS Hannibal was a Majestic-class pre-dreadnought battleship built for the Royal Navy, and the sixth ship to bear the name HMS Hannibal. The ship was laid down at the Pembroke Dock in May 1894, she was launched in April 1896, and commissioned into the fleet in April 1898. She was armed with a main battery of four 12-inch (305 mm) guns and a secondary battery of twelve 6-inch (152 mm) guns. The ship had a top speed of 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph). Hannibal served with the Channel Fleet (later reorganised to the Atlantic Fleet) after commissioning in 1898. In 1906 she underwent a refit, which included a conversion from a coal burner to using oil. She was placed in reserve from 1907, only to be mobilised in July 1914 as a precautionary measure prior to the outbreak of World War I. From August 1914 to February 1915 Hannibal was a guard ship at Scapa Flow. Later that year, her main armament was removed and she was converted to a troopship, serving in this capacity during the Dardanelles campaign. From November 1915 to the end of the war, she served as a depot ship based in Alexandria, Egypt. She was disposed of in 1920 and scrapped later that year.
Fred Bottoms was born Usworth 27/9/81, 295867, miner, had joined in August 1900 for 12 years and cancelled by purchase in December 1903. Re-enrolled 1/8/08 for 5 years. And then again in August 1914 until Feb 1919. In 1911 at 10 Station Rd – Fred Bottoms 29 school attendance officer, married to Bella 25 for 6 years and 3 children – Emma 5, David 4 and Sylvia 1. Places of birth - Usworth, Hamsteels and Washington 3.
James Conway 12 Station Rd. 39077 Drill Sgt 1st King’s African Rifles. War and Victory medals. Discharged 24/4/19. Started in 8th Yorks Sgt then 51 Grad Leics Regt then attached KAR. Close number to GB Smith and George Urwin. In 1911 at 30 Bell St – Mary Conway widow 48 with Annie 26 teacher, William 22 forwarding clerk at chemical works, James 18 labourer at chemical works, Thomas 16 screener and Maurice 14 draper’s assistant. Places of birth - HLS and Washington 5.
Maurice Conway 12 Station Rd. 28008 1/4th KOR Lancaster. War and Victory medals. (See above for family info.)
Joseph Kelly 20 Station Rd. 227890 717 Labour Coy. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 20 Station Rd – Dora Kelly 58 widow with 8 children, 7 still alive – Mary Ann 34 dressmaker, Joseph 32 shop assistant grocer, James 29 shop assistant grocer, Dora 28 dressmaker and Alphonsus 24 colliery labourer. Places of birth - Tipperary and all children at Washington.
Michael Burns Jr 27 Station Rd. 227974 221st Lab Bn. War and Victory medals. Pension discharged 11/4/19. 20% disability = 8/- until 29/5/23. Born 1878. Notations continued until 1929. In 1911 at 27 Station Rd – Michael Burns 56 labourer, married to Mary 54 for 35 years with 10 children, 9 still alive – James 33 labourer, Mary Ellen 26 domestic servant, Margaret 23 shorthand typist, Robert 21 hewer, Norah 18, Katherine 15, Michael 12 and Joseph 10. Places of birth - Kilrush, Clare, and all others Cox Green except Joseph, who was born in Washington.
George Thomas Smith 28 Station Rd. NK Stoker RN. Could be b Wingate 1893, miner, joined Royal Sovereign 12/11/18 and discharged Aug 1920 on compassionate grounds. SS118333. Not in Washington in 1911.
Henry Oswald 34 Station Rd. 32327 Signaller 5th DLI. He was 18 and single when he joined the army in February 1916. Henry was 5 feet 6, 120lbs and CofE. He was working at the bankhead at a(n unspecified) colliery. He served as Private 32327, 1/5th DLI, 150th Brigade, 50th (Northumbrian Division) going to France in May 1917. Having been admitted to hospital in February 1918, suffering from septic heels, he returned to his unit three weeks later and was then given leave to the UK in March 1918. He was killed in action on 27th May 1918 and his name appears on the Soissons Memorial.
JH’s mother, Emily Alice, received his Separation Pay and Allowance of pay, a total of 12/6d per week, until 23/12/18. JH had not left a will. His parents lived at 27, Harold St., along with a sister (name illegible) Futers. His father, Joseph Thompson Oswald, signed for his War and Victory medals and the plaque and scroll to which the families of all those who were killed were entitled, arrived in August 1919.
In 1901 JH was living at Station Rd, Washington, with his parents - Joseph Thompson Oswald (41), a wood joiner, and Emily A (36) - his sister Maud (8) and Joseph’s sister, Annie (34). Joseph and Annie were born in Rainton, Emily in Brancepeth and the children in Washington.
In 1911 the family were living at 34, Station Rd, Washington Station. Mr and Mrs Oswald had been married 21 years and their 2 surviving children, of 5, were living with them – Joseph Henry and Maud. There were 3 boarders – William Alfred Smith (25), a teacher, Thomas Stewart (27), a grocer and Angus Gilchrist (50) a borer at the colliery. [The Head Teacher’s Log for Washington Glebe Mixed School records that Mr Smith enlisted early in the war and resumed his teaching post in March 1919 after 41/2 years of war service.]
Henry Oswald was included on the 1918 Absent Voters List, his address given as 34, Station Rd and his service details including that he was a Signaller for the 5th DLI. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that Joseph, Joseph Harry’s (as the army listed him) father, received £8.11.7d on 7/10/18 and a further war gratuity of £8.10sh was paid on 9/12/19. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 in today’s money.
A dependant’s card for 32327 Pte Joseph H Oswald, 5th DLI, states that he was kina 27/5/18 and that his dependant was his Mother, Mrs Emily Alice Oswald of 34 Station Rd but no date or amount is included. Emily A Oswald b about 1864 d in Eton October 1948. Joseph T, his father, d Sedgefield July 1928
The War Diary for the 5th DLI during May 1918 records that the Battalion started the month at Arcis le Ponsart engaged in training details. On the 7th, “2 French soldiers escaped from German lines and came into our lines.” The 5th DLI spent some time in billets at CUIRY le CHAUDARDES. On the 26th, “Orders received to move immediately to assembly positions. It was then ascertained that an attack by the enemy was imminent. Companies were ordered to remain in the assembly positions and await orders.
27th May: 1am Terrific enemy barrage consisted of every calibre of shells and trench mortars accompanied by Gas and Tear shells. The enemy attack commenced at 4.00am but owing to the heavy barrage all communications were out and no information came back from the front line.” It may be that Private Oswald was killed during the initial barrage but the fighting went on throughout the 28th. “The Battalion suffered heavily and, the Germans having crossed the River Aisne, it was decided to withdraw.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Henry J Oswald and gave his address as 34, Station Rd. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved.
Ernest William Chicken 37 Station Rd. 2nd Lieutenant 3rd Border. 10th DLI 12707 War and Victory medals, discharged to commission 29/1/18. To France 21/5/15 so 1915 Star. MM. DCM. Also 1st Bn Border Regt. Silver War Badge. Medal roll address Victoria Place. In 1911 at 13 Avon St – Richard Chicken 30 hewer, married to Jane 24 for 6 years and 3 children – Norman 5, Mary 2 and Margaret Ann 1 month – also Dorothy Esther William sisinlaw 11 and Ernest Wm Chicken, brother driver 14. Places of birth High Heworth, Kelloe, Washington 3 and Usworth 2. Ernest was son of Matthew and Mary Ellen (Rutherford) and married Ida Mary Hill, died in Dec 1943.
WO 374/13503 National Archives Ernest William Chicken
Attestation 12707 DLI (10th) 5 ft 8, 140 lbs, 35 in chest, single
Born High Usworth 19y and 2m, coal miner, dated 15/8/14 at Sunderland
Unpaid L/Cpl 7/8/15
Paid L/Cpl 15/10/15
Cpl 10/10/15
Paid L/Sgt 28/1/16
Sgt 22/2/16
Acting CSM 16/9/16
CSM Class II 15/9/16
Discharged 11/7/18 to a commission. Attended 4 Officer Cadet Bn at Oxford 5.10.17
Testament to his moral character was J Ford Esq Manager, Glebe Coll. Attended Central School, Washington. HTeacher H Familton.
Ended in 11 Border Regiment. Born 1886 and living at Victoria Place, New Washington. Married.
C Coy 10th DLI War diary WO 95/1907. Bn arrived in France 22/5/15. Jan 13th 1916 ‘Gazette was published. Capt Pumphrey received an MC, RSM Noble a clasp to his DCM and L/Cpl Chicken a DCM’ Check war diary from August 1915 and can find no mention of the action that led to these awards. DCM – newspaper article says ‘for going out on 2 occasions and carrying in wounded men. On each occasion he went within 70 yards of the enemy.’
Maurice Bell 39 and 41 Station Rd. 25084 Bugler 1st Garrison Bn NF. War medal only. In 1911 at 39 Station Rd – Annie Bell widow 52 employer!! (Bell the butcher’s?), married 27 years with 4 children – Editha 26, Thomas 25 butcher, Godfrey 22 butcher, Maurice 21 butcher and Charlotte minlaw 84 widow. Places of birth Huntingdonshire Glapthorne, Washington 4 and Alston.
Arthur Brown 61 Station Rd. 470508 Sapper 233rd Field Coy RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Netherton House, Station Rd – Thomas Brown 61 labourer at chemical works, married to Margaret 42 for 20 years with 1 child – Arthur 18 signal lad on railway and John Chilvers, boarder 42 labourer at chemical works single. Places of birth - Easingwold, Netherton Nd, Washington and Framlingham Sussex.
John Thomas Walvin 9 Lowthian Tce. 5301 14thth,6th, 4th and 15th Cyclists Bn. War and Victory medals. Silver War Badge, to France 20/5/15 - 1915 Star. and discharged 18/1/19. In 1911 at Station Rd (no number) Samuel Walvin hewer 53 married for 32 years to Sarah with 12 children, 9 still alive – then James, Mary Ann, Joseph and Frances (all deleted) and Hannah Wilkinson dau 24 married for 3 years with 2 children, 1 still alive, Constance 19 works in fried fish shop, Edith 17, John Thomas 15 pony driver, Samuel 11, Violet Wilkinson grandau 20 months and Sarah Errington 18 servant. Places of birth - Derbyshire Mapley and Buckland and then children at East Knowle Durham, Pegswood 3, Craghead, Washington 2.
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ohn Hartley Taylor 14 Lowthian Tce. 223733 2nd Air Mechanic RAF. Born 29/6/84 in Sunderland, service from 14/11/16 in Navy, wife Beatrice and her name tattooed on right forearm. Served in 245 Squadron at Fishguard. Not clear when he was transferred to RAF. In 1911 at 217 Hamilton St, Newcastle – John Hartley Taylor 26, hairdresser, married to Beatrice 27 for 3 years and 3 children (only 2 listed) – Beatrice 1, William Henry 4m and Margaret Thornton servant 15. Places of birth - Sunderland, Newcastle 4.
Robert William Keers 15-16 Lowthian Tce. 31342 5th Res Cavalry, 10th Hussars. War and Victory medals. Serving! In 1911 at 43 Speculation Place – William Keers 64 fish dealer, married 35 years to Rachel 64 with 13 children, 7 still alive – Rachel 31 assistant in shop, William 29 assistant in shop and William Dumbar 17 grocer’s assistant. Places of birth -Morton Grange Durham, West Auckland, Bearpark, Framwellgate Moor and Felling.
Joseph Oliver Howe 17 Lowthian Tce. Armourer’s Crew 16th Mess Port Depot Ship. Born Fencehouses 7/9/91 clockmaker. M 20165 enlisted Feb 1916. War Gratuity paid. In 1911 at 15 Lowthian Tce - Georgina Howe 50 widow (6 children, 3 still alive) – William Oliver H 22 watchmaker, Joseph Oliver H 19 watchmaker and Mary Ann 14. Places of birth Carrville, Bankhead, Colliery Row and Brecon Hill – all Durham.
Albert Lambert 17 Lowthian Tce. 2nd Lt NF
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2nd Lt Lambert is noted as a repatriated POW of 23 NF, his address given as 17 Lowthian Terrace. His will had been made out to Mrs Lambert of same address, he is described at the time of his will as BQMS Army Service Corps 62 Brigade, 21 Division.
Other info
Sergeant Army Service Corps sent to 10 Officer Cadet Bn 7.4.17 and given Temporary Commission in NF on 24.8.17
In attestation papers dated 10/1/17 it states he was born 4 Jan 1893 at New Herrington and was single. His father was late Police Inspector (Durham) now retired. Address given as Guyzance, Station Rd, Washington.
He had attended Jarrow Higher Grade School. Employed as assistant cashier for Washington Chemical Co. 6 ft tall, weighed 176lbs and 38in chest.
He had enlisted in 10 Yks 2/9/14 and by 5/10/14 was promoted Sgt as HQ Brigade clerk.
Transferred to ASC September 1915.
In ASC he was 13/023798. Embarked Folkstone 9/9/15 and landed Boulogne.
Leave 11/4/16-18/4/16.
Mentioned in despatches 31/12/15.
He suffered an internal derangement of the right knee joint on 6/5/16 and a Court of Inquiry was held on 17/11/16.
In 1911 at Police Station, The Green – John Lambert 50 Sgt of Police, married for 19 years to Jane 45 and 5 children – Albert 18 clerk at chemical works, Frank 16 engineman at Glebe Pit, Dora Ann 11, John Norman 9, Jennie 5 m and William Jesse Willerton 29 single Police Constable. Places of birth - Carlton York, Wolsingham, Herrington 2, Crook, Washington 2 and Grimsby.
Edward Smith 20 Lowthian Tce. 42848 Trooper 5th Res Cavalry. Nd Hussars 12/3/19 discharged. Pension Ledger b 1894, single, suffering from flat feet and hernia but ‘no grounds’. In 1911 at 20 Lowthian Tce – William Edward Smith fireman at chemical works 41, Barbara 47 married for 19 years and 7 children, 6 still alive, George Younger S 19 dairy lad for Coop, Edward 18 grocer for Coop, Mary Florence 16, Ethel 14, Barbara 13 and Clarissa 7. Places of birth - Gt Yarmouth, all the rest at Barmston.
John Bowmaker 24 Lowthian Tce. 108033 181st Labour Coy – was 59548 Gunner RGA. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger born 1897, single, discharged 17/4/19 as A/L/Cpl. Heart trouble, nervousness and neurasthenia 30% reducing to 20% 12/- - 8/- per week until October 1922. In 1911 at Station Rd (no number) James Bowmaker 40 manager of Coop, married to Deborah 41 for 17 years and 3 children – Alice Maud 16, John 14 and Robert 12, Places of birth - Alnmouth, Cambois, North Seaton, HLS 2.
Robert Bowmaker 24 Lowthian Tce. AB HMS Hazel (See above for family info.) No Navy info re Robert B, born 11/8/99.
Bertram Russell Brewis 24 Lowthian Tce. Flight Sgt RAF 2590 from 14/12/14. To France 24/7/15 so 1915 Star. Can’t find any details. In 1911 at 2 Hobson Tce – John Brewis 58 widower accountant (3 children) for Engineers (Cook’s?) and Mary Isabella 20, Bertram Russell 17 draughtsman and Laurence 14. Places of birth – Washington, Penshaw, Harraton 2. Bertram married Alice Maud Bowmaker (literally the girl next door) in June 1915 and died in 1976.
Edward Carr 25 Lowthian Tce. 45473 2nd Air Mechanic RAF. Born Nov 1879 at Harraton, enlisted 13/6/16, wife Ada Hannah. In 1911 at 15 Lambton St, Fatfield - Edward 32 plumber, married to Ada Hannah 29 for 6 years, and Vera Allen C 3. Places of birth - Harraton, Yorkshire and Fatfield. Air Force muster roll has him as tinsmith from 15/6/16.
Andrew Metcalfe 6 Wear Tce. 23/533 1st Garrison Bn NF. War medal only. In 1911 at 25 Glen Tce – Andrew Metcalf 40 hairdresser, married to Jane Ann for 17 years with 7 children, 4 still alive – Thomas Wm 16 driver, George 13, Robert Henry 8 and Andrew 5. Places of birth - Willington, Tow Law, Crook, Lanchester, Cornsay and Crook.
Jock McKenzie 6 Wear Tce. 10548 1st Seaforths. War and Victory medals. Medals returned for adjustment. Not in Washington in 1911.
Cecil Lindsay 8 Wear Tce. 95224 Gunner MGC. Medal index has Tank Corps – War and Victory. SR - He was a single labourer, aged 21 when he attested on 17/11/14, had previously been in 7th Yorks and was discharged from 5 Bn Tank Corps in Jan 1919, by then at 17 Glen Tce. He was captured 22/3/18 at Eppy and interned at Lansdof. Mobilised 30/10/16 and BEF from 17/8/17. In June 1921 stated his address was 4 or 40 something Nelson St. PR July 197 suffering from gonorrhoea and had had it three years previously. In 1911 at 8 Wear Tce – George Robert Ross 32 colliery cartman, married for 10 years to Lavinia (Bramley) 40 with 5 children – Willie Lindsay (son) 18 labourer at colliery, Cecil Lindsay (son) 16 driver, Edith Annie Ross 10 and Eliz Florence Ross 8. Places of birth - Ferryhill 2, Spennymoor, 2 and Washington 2. Cecil married Annie Curtin and died in 1959.
George Robert Ross 8 Wear Tce. 216391 Driver RFA. Started as RASC RTS 5301. War and Victory medals. To France 25/1/15 so 1915 Star. (See above for family info.)
John William Jones 12 Wear Tce. 26/368 Sgt 3rd NF. Pension Ledger b 1878. Married suffering from hydrocele 20% disability so 9/4d + 2/6d for wife and 2 children until April 1921, then ‘no grounds’. War and Victory medals, Silver War Badge, enlisted 9/12/14, discharged 1/3/19. In 1911 at 6 Lowthian Tce – George Bell 57 bootmaker, married 15 years to Jane 57 no children, Cecilia McGowan 17 niece and William Jones 33 boot repairer. Places of birth - County Down, CoxGreen, Pattinson Town and Flintshire.
Henry Oswald 34 Station Rd. 32327 Signaller 5th DLI. He was 18 and single when he joined the army in February 1916. Henry was 5 feet 6, 120lbs and CofE. He was working at the bankhead at a(n unspecified) colliery. He served as Private 32327, 1/5th DLI, 150th Brigade, 50th (Northumbrian Division) going to France in May 1917. Having been admitted to hospital in February 1918, suffering from septic heels, he returned to his unit three weeks later and was then given leave to the UK in March 1918. He was killed in action on 27th May 1918 and his name appears on the Soissons Memorial.
JH’s mother, Emily Alice, received his Separation Pay and Allowance of pay, a total of 12/6d per week, until 23/12/18. JH had not left a will. His parents lived at 27, Harold St., along with a sister (name illegible) Futers. His father, Joseph Thompson Oswald, signed for his War and Victory medals and the plaque and scroll to which the families of all those who were killed were entitled, arrived in August 1919.
In 1901 JH was living at Station Rd, Washington, with his parents - Joseph Thompson Oswald (41), a wood joiner, and Emily A (36) - his sister Maud (8) and Joseph’s sister, Annie (34). Joseph and Annie were born in Rainton, Emily in Brancepeth and the children in Washington.
In 1911 the family were living at 34, Station Rd, Washington Station. Mr and Mrs Oswald had been married 21 years and their 2 surviving children, of 5, were living with them – Joseph Henry and Maud. There were 3 boarders – William Alfred Smith (25), a teacher, Thomas Stewart (27), a grocer and Angus Gilchrist (50) a borer at the colliery. [The Head Teacher’s Log for Washington Glebe Mixed School records that Mr Smith enlisted early in the war and resumed his teaching post in March 1919 after 41/2 years of war service.]
Henry Oswald was included on the 1918 Absent Voters List, his address given as 34, Station Rd and his service details including that he was a Signaller for the 5th DLI. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that Joseph, Joseph Harry’s (as the army listed him) father, received £8.11.7d on 7/10/18 and a further war gratuity of £8.10sh was paid on 9/12/19. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 in today’s money.
A dependant’s card for 32327 Pte Joseph H Oswald, 5th DLI, states that he was kina 27/5/18 and that his dependant was his Mother, Mrs Emily Alice Oswald of 34 Station Rd but no date or amount is included. Emily A Oswald b about 1864 d in Eton October 1948. Joseph T, his father, d Sedgefield July 1928
The War Diary for the 5th DLI during May 1918 records that the Battalion started the month at Arcis le Ponsart engaged in training details. On the 7th, “2 French soldiers escaped from German lines and came into our lines.” The 5th DLI spent some time in billets at CUIRY le CHAUDARDES. On the 26th, “Orders received to move immediately to assembly positions. It was then ascertained that an attack by the enemy was imminent. Companies were ordered to remain in the assembly positions and await orders.
27th May: 1am Terrific enemy barrage consisted of every calibre of shells and trench mortars accompanied by Gas and Tear shells. The enemy attack commenced at 4.00am but owing to the heavy barrage all communications were out and no information came back from the front line.” It may be that Private Oswald was killed during the initial barrage but the fighting went on throughout the 28th. “The Battalion suffered heavily and, the Germans having crossed the River Aisne, it was decided to withdraw.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Henry J Oswald and gave his address as 34, Station Rd. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved.
Ernest William Chicken 37 Station Rd. 2nd Lieutenant 3rd Border. 10th DLI 12707 War and Victory medals, discharged to commission 29/1/18. To France 21/5/15 so 1915 Star. MM. DCM. Also 1st Bn Border Regt. Silver War Badge. Medal roll address Victoria Place. In 1911 at 13 Avon St – Richard Chicken 30 hewer, married to Jane 24 for 6 years and 3 children – Norman 5, Mary 2 and Margaret Ann 1 month – also Dorothy Esther William sisinlaw 11 and Ernest Wm Chicken, brother driver 14. Places of birth High Heworth, Kelloe, Washington 3 and Usworth 2. Ernest was son of Matthew and Mary Ellen (Rutherford) and married Ida Mary Hill, died in Dec 1943.
WO 374/13503 National Archives Ernest William Chicken
Attestation 12707 DLI (10th) 5 ft 8, 140 lbs, 35 in chest, single
Born High Usworth 19y and 2m, coal miner, dated 15/8/14 at Sunderland
Unpaid L/Cpl 7/8/15
Paid L/Cpl 15/10/15
Cpl 10/10/15
Paid L/Sgt 28/1/16
Sgt 22/2/16
Acting CSM 16/9/16
CSM Class II 15/9/16
Discharged 11/7/18 to a commission. Attended 4 Officer Cadet Bn at Oxford 5.10.17
Testament to his moral character was J Ford Esq Manager, Glebe Coll. Attended Central School, Washington. HTeacher H Familton.
Ended in 11 Border Regiment. Born 1886 and living at Victoria Place, New Washington. Married.
C Coy 10th DLI War diary WO 95/1907. Bn arrived in France 22/5/15. Jan 13th 1916 ‘Gazette was published. Capt Pumphrey received an MC, RSM Noble a clasp to his DCM and L/Cpl Chicken a DCM’ Check war diary from August 1915 and can find no mention of the action that led to these awards. DCM – newspaper article says ‘for going out on 2 occasions and carrying in wounded men. On each occasion he went within 70 yards of the enemy.’
Maurice Bell 39 and 41 Station Rd. 25084 Bugler 1st Garrison Bn NF. War medal only. In 1911 at 39 Station Rd – Annie Bell widow 52 employer!! (Bell the butcher’s?), married 27 years with 4 children – Editha 26, Thomas 25 butcher, Godfrey 22 butcher, Maurice 21 butcher and Charlotte minlaw 84 widow. Places of birth Huntingdonshire Glapthorne, Washington 4 and Alston.
Arthur Brown 61 Station Rd. 470508 Sapper 233rd Field Coy RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Netherton House, Station Rd – Thomas Brown 61 labourer at chemical works, married to Margaret 42 for 20 years with 1 child – Arthur 18 signal lad on railway and John Chilvers, boarder 42 labourer at chemical works single. Places of birth - Easingwold, Netherton Nd, Washington and Framlingham Sussex.
John Thomas Walvin 9 Lowthian Tce. 5301 14thth,6th, 4th and 15th Cyclists Bn. War and Victory medals. Silver War Badge, to France 20/5/15 - 1915 Star. and discharged 18/1/19. In 1911 at Station Rd (no number) Samuel Walvin hewer 53 married for 32 years to Sarah with 12 children, 9 still alive – then James, Mary Ann, Joseph and Frances (all deleted) and Hannah Wilkinson dau 24 married for 3 years with 2 children, 1 still alive, Constance 19 works in fried fish shop, Edith 17, John Thomas 15 pony driver, Samuel 11, Violet Wilkinson grandau 20 months and Sarah Errington 18 servant. Places of birth - Derbyshire Mapley and Buckland and then children at East Knowle Durham, Pegswood 3, Craghead, Washington 2.
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ohn Hartley Taylor 14 Lowthian Tce. 223733 2nd Air Mechanic RAF. Born 29/6/84 in Sunderland, service from 14/11/16 in Navy, wife Beatrice and her name tattooed on right forearm. Served in 245 Squadron at Fishguard. Not clear when he was transferred to RAF. In 1911 at 217 Hamilton St, Newcastle – John Hartley Taylor 26, hairdresser, married to Beatrice 27 for 3 years and 3 children (only 2 listed) – Beatrice 1, William Henry 4m and Margaret Thornton servant 15. Places of birth - Sunderland, Newcastle 4.
Robert William Keers 15-16 Lowthian Tce. 31342 5th Res Cavalry, 10th Hussars. War and Victory medals. Serving! In 1911 at 43 Speculation Place – William Keers 64 fish dealer, married 35 years to Rachel 64 with 13 children, 7 still alive – Rachel 31 assistant in shop, William 29 assistant in shop and William Dumbar 17 grocer’s assistant. Places of birth -Morton Grange Durham, West Auckland, Bearpark, Framwellgate Moor and Felling.
Joseph Oliver Howe 17 Lowthian Tce. Armourer’s Crew 16th Mess Port Depot Ship. Born Fencehouses 7/9/91 clockmaker. M 20165 enlisted Feb 1916. War Gratuity paid. In 1911 at 15 Lowthian Tce - Georgina Howe 50 widow (6 children, 3 still alive) – William Oliver H 22 watchmaker, Joseph Oliver H 19 watchmaker and Mary Ann 14. Places of birth Carrville, Bankhead, Colliery Row and Brecon Hill – all Durham.
Albert Lambert 17 Lowthian Tce. 2nd Lt NF
WO339/102278
2nd Lt Lambert is noted as a repatriated POW of 23 NF, his address given as 17 Lowthian Terrace. His will had been made out to Mrs Lambert of same address, he is described at the time of his will as BQMS Army Service Corps 62 Brigade, 21 Division.
Other info
Sergeant Army Service Corps sent to 10 Officer Cadet Bn 7.4.17 and given Temporary Commission in NF on 24.8.17
In attestation papers dated 10/1/17 it states he was born 4 Jan 1893 at New Herrington and was single. His father was late Police Inspector (Durham) now retired. Address given as Guyzance, Station Rd, Washington.
He had attended Jarrow Higher Grade School. Employed as assistant cashier for Washington Chemical Co. 6 ft tall, weighed 176lbs and 38in chest.
He had enlisted in 10 Yks 2/9/14 and by 5/10/14 was promoted Sgt as HQ Brigade clerk.
Transferred to ASC September 1915.
In ASC he was 13/023798. Embarked Folkstone 9/9/15 and landed Boulogne.
Leave 11/4/16-18/4/16.
Mentioned in despatches 31/12/15.
He suffered an internal derangement of the right knee joint on 6/5/16 and a Court of Inquiry was held on 17/11/16.
In 1911 at Police Station, The Green – John Lambert 50 Sgt of Police, married for 19 years to Jane 45 and 5 children – Albert 18 clerk at chemical works, Frank 16 engineman at Glebe Pit, Dora Ann 11, John Norman 9, Jennie 5 m and William Jesse Willerton 29 single Police Constable. Places of birth - Carlton York, Wolsingham, Herrington 2, Crook, Washington 2 and Grimsby.
Edward Smith 20 Lowthian Tce. 42848 Trooper 5th Res Cavalry. Nd Hussars 12/3/19 discharged. Pension Ledger b 1894, single, suffering from flat feet and hernia but ‘no grounds’. In 1911 at 20 Lowthian Tce – William Edward Smith fireman at chemical works 41, Barbara 47 married for 19 years and 7 children, 6 still alive, George Younger S 19 dairy lad for Coop, Edward 18 grocer for Coop, Mary Florence 16, Ethel 14, Barbara 13 and Clarissa 7. Places of birth - Gt Yarmouth, all the rest at Barmston.
John Bowmaker 24 Lowthian Tce. 108033 181st Labour Coy – was 59548 Gunner RGA. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger born 1897, single, discharged 17/4/19 as A/L/Cpl. Heart trouble, nervousness and neurasthenia 30% reducing to 20% 12/- - 8/- per week until October 1922. In 1911 at Station Rd (no number) James Bowmaker 40 manager of Coop, married to Deborah 41 for 17 years and 3 children – Alice Maud 16, John 14 and Robert 12, Places of birth - Alnmouth, Cambois, North Seaton, HLS 2.
Robert Bowmaker 24 Lowthian Tce. AB HMS Hazel (See above for family info.) No Navy info re Robert B, born 11/8/99.
Bertram Russell Brewis 24 Lowthian Tce. Flight Sgt RAF 2590 from 14/12/14. To France 24/7/15 so 1915 Star. Can’t find any details. In 1911 at 2 Hobson Tce – John Brewis 58 widower accountant (3 children) for Engineers (Cook’s?) and Mary Isabella 20, Bertram Russell 17 draughtsman and Laurence 14. Places of birth – Washington, Penshaw, Harraton 2. Bertram married Alice Maud Bowmaker (literally the girl next door) in June 1915 and died in 1976.
Edward Carr 25 Lowthian Tce. 45473 2nd Air Mechanic RAF. Born Nov 1879 at Harraton, enlisted 13/6/16, wife Ada Hannah. In 1911 at 15 Lambton St, Fatfield - Edward 32 plumber, married to Ada Hannah 29 for 6 years, and Vera Allen C 3. Places of birth - Harraton, Yorkshire and Fatfield. Air Force muster roll has him as tinsmith from 15/6/16.
Andrew Metcalfe 6 Wear Tce. 23/533 1st Garrison Bn NF. War medal only. In 1911 at 25 Glen Tce – Andrew Metcalf 40 hairdresser, married to Jane Ann for 17 years with 7 children, 4 still alive – Thomas Wm 16 driver, George 13, Robert Henry 8 and Andrew 5. Places of birth - Willington, Tow Law, Crook, Lanchester, Cornsay and Crook.
Jock McKenzie 6 Wear Tce. 10548 1st Seaforths. War and Victory medals. Medals returned for adjustment. Not in Washington in 1911.
Cecil Lindsay 8 Wear Tce. 95224 Gunner MGC. Medal index has Tank Corps – War and Victory. SR - He was a single labourer, aged 21 when he attested on 17/11/14, had previously been in 7th Yorks and was discharged from 5 Bn Tank Corps in Jan 1919, by then at 17 Glen Tce. He was captured 22/3/18 at Eppy and interned at Lansdof. Mobilised 30/10/16 and BEF from 17/8/17. In June 1921 stated his address was 4 or 40 something Nelson St. PR July 197 suffering from gonorrhoea and had had it three years previously. In 1911 at 8 Wear Tce – George Robert Ross 32 colliery cartman, married for 10 years to Lavinia (Bramley) 40 with 5 children – Willie Lindsay (son) 18 labourer at colliery, Cecil Lindsay (son) 16 driver, Edith Annie Ross 10 and Eliz Florence Ross 8. Places of birth - Ferryhill 2, Spennymoor, 2 and Washington 2. Cecil married Annie Curtin and died in 1959.
George Robert Ross 8 Wear Tce. 216391 Driver RFA. Started as RASC RTS 5301. War and Victory medals. To France 25/1/15 so 1915 Star. (See above for family info.)
John William Jones 12 Wear Tce. 26/368 Sgt 3rd NF. Pension Ledger b 1878. Married suffering from hydrocele 20% disability so 9/4d + 2/6d for wife and 2 children until April 1921, then ‘no grounds’. War and Victory medals, Silver War Badge, enlisted 9/12/14, discharged 1/3/19. In 1911 at 6 Lowthian Tce – George Bell 57 bootmaker, married 15 years to Jane 57 no children, Cecilia McGowan 17 niece and William Jones 33 boot repairer. Places of birth - County Down, CoxGreen, Pattinson Town and Flintshire.
William Wiffin 14 Derwent Tce. 2nd Stoker RN Bks Portsmouth. No Navy info. Can’t find him in 1911 Census. He was at 14 Derwent Tce in 1920 Electoral roll. He may have been James William Wiffin living at Heworth in 1901, aged 19.
George Buckham 15 Derwent Tce. 246459 Pioneer RE. Silver War Badge discharged from G Depot Coy on 23/10/19, wounds, enlisted 2/9/14. Began as 13937 8th Yorks. War and Victory medals. Pension card - death notified 27/4/18, widow Hannah at 6 Pattinson Town but 6/7/18 written across the card as if date of notification, he was POW. No amount of pension or further details. So, it’s possible that Hannah was informed of his death only to find that he was a POW. His International Red Cross entry shows that he was captured at Harbonnieres on 29/3/18, it gives his birth as 12/10/80 and his next of kin as Mrs G Buckham of 15 Derwent Tce. In 1911 at 6 Albert Place – George Buckham 30 asbestos pipe moulder, married to Hannah Eliz 23 for 5 years and 2 children – William Mason B and Hannah Eliz B 2. Places of birth - Usworth, Leamside and Washington Station 2.
David Wake 20 Derwent Tce. 147129 Sgt RE. To France 22/4/15 and discharged 16/2/19 – 1915 Star. Began as 14507 E Yorks. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 13 Derwent Tce – David Wake 22 miner, married to Sarah 21 for 2 years and 1 child – James 1. Places of birth S Shields, Birtley and Washington. David’s brothers, Marker and John were killed on 3/10/17 and 9/3/16, respectively.
Alfred Engleby 21 Wear Tce. 88975 Sgt 143rd Field Ambulance RAMC. Enlisted 24/5/15 and discharged 25/6/19 sickness aged 34, served overseas. Silver War Badge. SR. He attested for 3rd Line 2nd Northumbrian Field Ambulance in May 1915, at Gateshead. Promoted Sgt 8/4/17. Discharged 15/6/19, suffering from malaria attributable to service in the Balkans from 1/2/17 to 27/4/19. Ended service in 143 Field Ambulance. 30% disability so 9/9d per week from 6/6/19. By 1920 living at 14 Derwent Tce. Pension Ledger gives his address as 21 Derwent Tce and his disability as malaria and DAH (Disordered Action of the Heart), for pension of 20% =8/- + 2/- for wife and then 5% for 9/6d from 31/5/21 for 35 weeks. War and Victory medals. Mentioned in dispatches Gazette 11/6/18 page 6925. In 1911 at 17 Eden Tce – Alfred Engleby deputy 29, married to Mary Ettie 27 for 6 years, and 1 child, William 5. Places of birth - USA, HLS and Washington. Alfred died in 1938. [From Durham at War website sent to me by a relative. The Engleby family lived in Carrville at the time of the 1871 census. The family unit consisted of: Joseph born in Percy Main in 1831, his wife Ann born in Newcastle in 1827 and their children Jane-Ann (b.1856), John (b.1858), Catherine (b.1859), William (b.1860), Elizabeth (b.1865) and Mary (b.1870). The family are absent from the 1881 census. Joseph and his eldest son John were miners and around this time North-East miners did emigrate to work in the mines in America. This would explain why Alfred came to be born in Maryland America in 1882. In 1891 the family were back in England with the census showing that Alfred was living at Broomside Cottages in Pittington with his parents and older siblings Jane- Ann, John and Mary. In 1901 the family were still at Broomside Cottages. Alfred had now joined his father and brother working in the pit as a waggonway man underground. Alfred married Mary Ettie Lowery from Houghton Le Spring in 1904 when he was 22 years old. According to the 1911 Census they were living at 17 Eden Terrace Washington with their young son William (b.1906). By this time Alfred was now a coal miner deputy. Alfred enlisted in the Royal Army Medical Corps Territorial Force on 24 May 1915 (British WW1 service record). The Territorial Force was the volunteer reserve component of the British Army (later to become the Territorial Army). Territorial Force soldiers could not be deployed overseas without their consent and the units were split into a “first line”, with men who had volunteered for overseas service and a “second line”, which was intended for home service only. Alfred joined the 3/2nd Northumbria Field Ambulance part of the 63rd (2nd Northumbrian) Division. It was a second-line Territorial Force division, primarily composed of soldiers recruited in north-eastern England. It remained on home defence and training duties in the north-east and eastern England until 1916, when it was disbanded. Several of its units then served overseas with Alfred himself becoming active in
the field in October 1916. Alfred joined the 143rd Field Ambulance, in the 228th Infantry Brigade, part of the 28th Division. The 28th Division was part of the Salonika Force and during Alfred’s period of service they took part in the following operations: 15th May 1917: The capture of Ferdie and Essex Trenches (near Barakli Jum’a) 16 October 1917: The capture of Barakli and Kumli 18-19 September 1918: The Battle of Doiran 22-28 September 1918: The pursuit to the Strumica valley (The Long Long Trail. http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk (http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk)) Sergeant Alfred Engleby was mentioned in dispatches for gallant conduct and distinguished services rendered during the period 21 September 1917 to 28 February 1918 whilst in Salonika. The details were published in the London Gazette on 7 June 1918. (Forces War Records) During the war in this region there were 200,000 war casualties and 450,000 cases of malaria. Alfred himself became ill with a recurrence of malaria and following assessment at the No 31 Casualty Clearing Station on 17 November 1918 he was transferred to a hospital ship on 20th November 1918. (First World War Representative Medical records of servicemen from No 31 Casualty Clearing Station) According to his medal index card, Alfred was promoted to the rank of sergeant and renumbered 2227, as some point during his service. After 4 years’ service, Sergeant Alfred Engleby was discharged on 15 June 1919 due to sickness and awarded the Silver War Badge. He also received the Victory Medal, British War Medal. (UK WW1 Service Medal & Award Rolls 1914-1920 and the Silver War Badge records – Ancestry) Alfred died on 12 December 1938 at the age of 56 whilst living at 14 Derwent Terrace Washington. He was survived by his wife Mary and left her his effects of £685. (England and Wales, National Probate Calendar Index of Wills and Administration)]
William Todd 23 Derwent Tce. 295094 9th DLI. 1/7th as Pte 6411 then 1/9thas 295094. MM. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 14 Derwent Tce – William Todd butcher 23, married to Eliz 23 for 3 years and 2 children – Harry 2 and Norman R 1. Places of birth - Washington, Belmont and Washington 2.
Charles Price Jr 29 Derwent Tce. PSS 117117 RN Barracks. Stoker 1st Class. Star, War and Victory medals. Born 8/9/96 in Sunderland, miner. Enlisted May 1915. Tattoo on right forearm of horse shoes, horse head and his name. Received £5 War Gratuity. Served on Arden and Columbine. In 1911 at 20 Middlefield Row – Charles Price 50, stoneman, married for 7 years to Mary 38 with 3 children, 2 still alive – Charles 14 driver, Doris 5, Ruth 4 and Hilda 1. Places of birth - Seaham Harbour, Littleburn, Seaham Harbour 2, Castletown and Washington.
John David Gardner 31 Derwent Tce. 30466 Sgt 51st Leicesters. Not under this number, nor Leicestershire Regt. In 1911 at Hamilton House, Glen Tce – Mary Ann Cowen 42 widow confectioner, with John David Gardner sinlaw 25 hewer, Louisa Gardner dau 20, married 2 years and 1 child Robert Cowen Gardner 6m and Janet Robson servant 19. Places of birth - Chester Moor, Silksworth, Sherburn, Washington and Etherley. JD died in 1947.
Arthur Mansell Satterley 32 Derwent Tce. 12723 Sgt 2nd DLI. Started as 10 DLI. To France 215/15, War, Victory medals and 1915 Star. MM. In 1911 at 86 West Chilton Tce, Ferryhill – James Satterley 41 hewer, married to Emma 37 for 18 years, 7 children, 6 still alive – John Wm 17 colliery labourer, Arthur Mansell S 14 driver, Timothy 12, Eva 9, Olive May 4 and Emma 2. Places of birth - Redruth, Pensennet Staffs, Sherburn Hill, Cassop, HLS 2, Fencehouses and West Chilton. Arthur married Daisy Burney and died in 1978.
John William Satterley 32 Derwent Tce. 14631 Signaller 6th E Yorks. War and Victory medals. To Balkans 7/10/15 so 1915 Star. (See above for family info.) JW died at 3 Nelson St in May 1939 and left his wife Annie £234.
Edward Archibald 33 Derwent Tce. 021452 Army Ordnance Corps. War and Victory medals, to Reserve 19/10/19, L/Cpl. Not in Washington in 1911.
William Callaghan 33 Derwent Tce. 47113 KOYLI. Can’t find any service info. In 1911 at Pattinson Town – John Callaghan 50 widower magnesia packer, with Elizabeth daughter 17, John 15 and William 12. Places of birth - Gateshead and Washington 3. William married Anne Davison and died in 1943.
James Leybourne Watson 34 Derwent Tce. 16358 Coy Sgt Maj 3rd DLI. Pension ledger b 1886, married, suffering from bronchitis and GSW left arm. 20% disability for 7/6d + 1/4d for wife and 1 child until Sept 1920. Enlisted 19/8/14, discharged 25/4/19, aged 32. War, Victory, 1915 Star. MM London Gazette 18/6/17. WOClass II. Silver War Badge. To France 21/5/15. In 1911 at 2 Millbank Tce, Station Town Wingate – James Leybourne Watson 24 hewer, married to Mary Jane 22 for 2 years and James 1. Places of birth - South Wingate, Hesleden and Station Town.
George Dixon 4 Nelson St. T3/023468 Driver ASC. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 4 Nelson St East – John Robinson Dixon platelayer (retired) 66, married to Isabella 62 for 42 years and 8 children, 7 still alive – George Dixon 24 steel moulder, Dora Gardener 18 married under 1 year with Hugh Gardener soninlaw 21 hewer. Places of birth Durham, Usworth, Washington 2 and Ryhope. Hugh was killed 11/7/16.
George Caldwell 7 Nelson St. 027162 79th Coy AOC. Started as 16th Cheshires 20849 and then Army Ordnance Corps. War and Victory medals. Not in Washington in 1911. (In 1939 George b 1884 married to Alice, in 109 Spout Lane, he was living in Gateshead in 1901, possible.)
John William Coonan 9 Nelson St. 65108 Pte RDC. No military records. In 1911 at 7 Clyde Tce – Patrick Coonan 46 labourer at brick works, married to Mary Ann 49 for 14 years and 3 children, 2 still alive – John William 13 and Thomas 11. Places of birth - Low Lambton, Cox Green and Washington 2.
Forster Davison 17 Nelson St. 2nd Lt RAF. 6/15027. 14th Training Bn, address 17 Nelson St – not clear from card what medals he got. In 1911 at 120 St James Rd Gateshead – Geo Wm Davison flint bottle maker 54, married to Sarah (Armitage) for 27 years and 7 children – Foster 26 turner at engineering works, Ada assistant at Sunbeam Lamp Co, Ralph 23 deleted, Jane Alice 19 dressmaker, Norman 15 assistant butcher, Eleanor 12 and Gladys 10. Places of birth - all Gateshead. He married Edith Abbey and died in 1959.
Robert Hall 19 Nelson St. 13735 L/Cpl 6th E Yorks Motor Transport ASC. 14/7/15 to Balkans in E Yorks. War, Victory and 1915 Star. In 1911 at 19 Nelson St – Robert Hall 30 hewer, married 7 years with 4 children, 3 still alive to Alice 24 – Alice 4, Mary Ann 2 and Eliz 1. Places of birth -Murton, Haswell, Castletown and Washington 2.
Thomas Branson Young 23 Nelson St. 105129 1st Cav MG Coy. Started as 10th Hussars 31238 then MGC Cav then MGC Infantry. War and Victory medals. Discharged 30/4/19. PR- born Great Lumley but living at Seaham, single, clerk 23 Station Rd, aged 29, when he attested on 9/9/14. Discharged as unlikely to become an efficient soldier 30/11/14 (medical reasons – teeth top and bottom). In 1911 at 5 Finchale Tce, 6th Pit, Fencehouses – Thomas Young 54 hewer, married to Eliz 50 for 9 years – Thomas B Young 26 Coop clerk, Thomas Tulip stepson 24 hewer, Lancelot Young 21 putter, Ladas Tulip stepson 17 apprentice cartwright/joiner and Ethel Welsh 21 servant. Places of birth - Belmont, Hetton le Hole, Great Lumley, Harraton, Great Lumley, Brown’s Buildings and 6th Pit. When he died at Sunderland Royal Infirmary in March 1958 he was at Newbottle and left his wife, Charlotte, £1700
John Jackson 24 Nelson St. 18431 7th Border. 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 2 Middleham St – Nathen Jackson 49 widower shifter, with Annie Jackson servant 60, John 15 pony driver and Nathen 11. Places of birth not stated.
Edward Cowan Cowell 32 Nelson St. 32224 Signaller 13th York and Lancaster. Started as 1/6th NF 3773, then 1/5th York and Lancaster then 1/4th then 10th then 13th. Discharged 15/1/19. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 Stoney Lane Springwell – Edward Cowen Cowell 29 hewer, married to Jane (Allen) 24 for 2 years. 2 children and 1 alive - Nellie 2. Eliz Dixon visitor 22 servant. Places of birth - Eighton Banks, Lowick, Springwell and Lowick.
George Buckham 15 Derwent Tce. 246459 Pioneer RE. Silver War Badge discharged from G Depot Coy on 23/10/19, wounds, enlisted 2/9/14. Began as 13937 8th Yorks. War and Victory medals. Pension card - death notified 27/4/18, widow Hannah at 6 Pattinson Town but 6/7/18 written across the card as if date of notification, he was POW. No amount of pension or further details. So, it’s possible that Hannah was informed of his death only to find that he was a POW. His International Red Cross entry shows that he was captured at Harbonnieres on 29/3/18, it gives his birth as 12/10/80 and his next of kin as Mrs G Buckham of 15 Derwent Tce. In 1911 at 6 Albert Place – George Buckham 30 asbestos pipe moulder, married to Hannah Eliz 23 for 5 years and 2 children – William Mason B and Hannah Eliz B 2. Places of birth - Usworth, Leamside and Washington Station 2.
David Wake 20 Derwent Tce. 147129 Sgt RE. To France 22/4/15 and discharged 16/2/19 – 1915 Star. Began as 14507 E Yorks. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 13 Derwent Tce – David Wake 22 miner, married to Sarah 21 for 2 years and 1 child – James 1. Places of birth S Shields, Birtley and Washington. David’s brothers, Marker and John were killed on 3/10/17 and 9/3/16, respectively.
Alfred Engleby 21 Wear Tce. 88975 Sgt 143rd Field Ambulance RAMC. Enlisted 24/5/15 and discharged 25/6/19 sickness aged 34, served overseas. Silver War Badge. SR. He attested for 3rd Line 2nd Northumbrian Field Ambulance in May 1915, at Gateshead. Promoted Sgt 8/4/17. Discharged 15/6/19, suffering from malaria attributable to service in the Balkans from 1/2/17 to 27/4/19. Ended service in 143 Field Ambulance. 30% disability so 9/9d per week from 6/6/19. By 1920 living at 14 Derwent Tce. Pension Ledger gives his address as 21 Derwent Tce and his disability as malaria and DAH (Disordered Action of the Heart), for pension of 20% =8/- + 2/- for wife and then 5% for 9/6d from 31/5/21 for 35 weeks. War and Victory medals. Mentioned in dispatches Gazette 11/6/18 page 6925. In 1911 at 17 Eden Tce – Alfred Engleby deputy 29, married to Mary Ettie 27 for 6 years, and 1 child, William 5. Places of birth - USA, HLS and Washington. Alfred died in 1938. [From Durham at War website sent to me by a relative. The Engleby family lived in Carrville at the time of the 1871 census. The family unit consisted of: Joseph born in Percy Main in 1831, his wife Ann born in Newcastle in 1827 and their children Jane-Ann (b.1856), John (b.1858), Catherine (b.1859), William (b.1860), Elizabeth (b.1865) and Mary (b.1870). The family are absent from the 1881 census. Joseph and his eldest son John were miners and around this time North-East miners did emigrate to work in the mines in America. This would explain why Alfred came to be born in Maryland America in 1882. In 1891 the family were back in England with the census showing that Alfred was living at Broomside Cottages in Pittington with his parents and older siblings Jane- Ann, John and Mary. In 1901 the family were still at Broomside Cottages. Alfred had now joined his father and brother working in the pit as a waggonway man underground. Alfred married Mary Ettie Lowery from Houghton Le Spring in 1904 when he was 22 years old. According to the 1911 Census they were living at 17 Eden Terrace Washington with their young son William (b.1906). By this time Alfred was now a coal miner deputy. Alfred enlisted in the Royal Army Medical Corps Territorial Force on 24 May 1915 (British WW1 service record). The Territorial Force was the volunteer reserve component of the British Army (later to become the Territorial Army). Territorial Force soldiers could not be deployed overseas without their consent and the units were split into a “first line”, with men who had volunteered for overseas service and a “second line”, which was intended for home service only. Alfred joined the 3/2nd Northumbria Field Ambulance part of the 63rd (2nd Northumbrian) Division. It was a second-line Territorial Force division, primarily composed of soldiers recruited in north-eastern England. It remained on home defence and training duties in the north-east and eastern England until 1916, when it was disbanded. Several of its units then served overseas with Alfred himself becoming active in
the field in October 1916. Alfred joined the 143rd Field Ambulance, in the 228th Infantry Brigade, part of the 28th Division. The 28th Division was part of the Salonika Force and during Alfred’s period of service they took part in the following operations: 15th May 1917: The capture of Ferdie and Essex Trenches (near Barakli Jum’a) 16 October 1917: The capture of Barakli and Kumli 18-19 September 1918: The Battle of Doiran 22-28 September 1918: The pursuit to the Strumica valley (The Long Long Trail. http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk (http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk)) Sergeant Alfred Engleby was mentioned in dispatches for gallant conduct and distinguished services rendered during the period 21 September 1917 to 28 February 1918 whilst in Salonika. The details were published in the London Gazette on 7 June 1918. (Forces War Records) During the war in this region there were 200,000 war casualties and 450,000 cases of malaria. Alfred himself became ill with a recurrence of malaria and following assessment at the No 31 Casualty Clearing Station on 17 November 1918 he was transferred to a hospital ship on 20th November 1918. (First World War Representative Medical records of servicemen from No 31 Casualty Clearing Station) According to his medal index card, Alfred was promoted to the rank of sergeant and renumbered 2227, as some point during his service. After 4 years’ service, Sergeant Alfred Engleby was discharged on 15 June 1919 due to sickness and awarded the Silver War Badge. He also received the Victory Medal, British War Medal. (UK WW1 Service Medal & Award Rolls 1914-1920 and the Silver War Badge records – Ancestry) Alfred died on 12 December 1938 at the age of 56 whilst living at 14 Derwent Terrace Washington. He was survived by his wife Mary and left her his effects of £685. (England and Wales, National Probate Calendar Index of Wills and Administration)]
William Todd 23 Derwent Tce. 295094 9th DLI. 1/7th as Pte 6411 then 1/9thas 295094. MM. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 14 Derwent Tce – William Todd butcher 23, married to Eliz 23 for 3 years and 2 children – Harry 2 and Norman R 1. Places of birth - Washington, Belmont and Washington 2.
Charles Price Jr 29 Derwent Tce. PSS 117117 RN Barracks. Stoker 1st Class. Star, War and Victory medals. Born 8/9/96 in Sunderland, miner. Enlisted May 1915. Tattoo on right forearm of horse shoes, horse head and his name. Received £5 War Gratuity. Served on Arden and Columbine. In 1911 at 20 Middlefield Row – Charles Price 50, stoneman, married for 7 years to Mary 38 with 3 children, 2 still alive – Charles 14 driver, Doris 5, Ruth 4 and Hilda 1. Places of birth - Seaham Harbour, Littleburn, Seaham Harbour 2, Castletown and Washington.
John David Gardner 31 Derwent Tce. 30466 Sgt 51st Leicesters. Not under this number, nor Leicestershire Regt. In 1911 at Hamilton House, Glen Tce – Mary Ann Cowen 42 widow confectioner, with John David Gardner sinlaw 25 hewer, Louisa Gardner dau 20, married 2 years and 1 child Robert Cowen Gardner 6m and Janet Robson servant 19. Places of birth - Chester Moor, Silksworth, Sherburn, Washington and Etherley. JD died in 1947.
Arthur Mansell Satterley 32 Derwent Tce. 12723 Sgt 2nd DLI. Started as 10 DLI. To France 215/15, War, Victory medals and 1915 Star. MM. In 1911 at 86 West Chilton Tce, Ferryhill – James Satterley 41 hewer, married to Emma 37 for 18 years, 7 children, 6 still alive – John Wm 17 colliery labourer, Arthur Mansell S 14 driver, Timothy 12, Eva 9, Olive May 4 and Emma 2. Places of birth - Redruth, Pensennet Staffs, Sherburn Hill, Cassop, HLS 2, Fencehouses and West Chilton. Arthur married Daisy Burney and died in 1978.
John William Satterley 32 Derwent Tce. 14631 Signaller 6th E Yorks. War and Victory medals. To Balkans 7/10/15 so 1915 Star. (See above for family info.) JW died at 3 Nelson St in May 1939 and left his wife Annie £234.
Edward Archibald 33 Derwent Tce. 021452 Army Ordnance Corps. War and Victory medals, to Reserve 19/10/19, L/Cpl. Not in Washington in 1911.
William Callaghan 33 Derwent Tce. 47113 KOYLI. Can’t find any service info. In 1911 at Pattinson Town – John Callaghan 50 widower magnesia packer, with Elizabeth daughter 17, John 15 and William 12. Places of birth - Gateshead and Washington 3. William married Anne Davison and died in 1943.
James Leybourne Watson 34 Derwent Tce. 16358 Coy Sgt Maj 3rd DLI. Pension ledger b 1886, married, suffering from bronchitis and GSW left arm. 20% disability for 7/6d + 1/4d for wife and 1 child until Sept 1920. Enlisted 19/8/14, discharged 25/4/19, aged 32. War, Victory, 1915 Star. MM London Gazette 18/6/17. WOClass II. Silver War Badge. To France 21/5/15. In 1911 at 2 Millbank Tce, Station Town Wingate – James Leybourne Watson 24 hewer, married to Mary Jane 22 for 2 years and James 1. Places of birth - South Wingate, Hesleden and Station Town.
George Dixon 4 Nelson St. T3/023468 Driver ASC. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 4 Nelson St East – John Robinson Dixon platelayer (retired) 66, married to Isabella 62 for 42 years and 8 children, 7 still alive – George Dixon 24 steel moulder, Dora Gardener 18 married under 1 year with Hugh Gardener soninlaw 21 hewer. Places of birth Durham, Usworth, Washington 2 and Ryhope. Hugh was killed 11/7/16.
George Caldwell 7 Nelson St. 027162 79th Coy AOC. Started as 16th Cheshires 20849 and then Army Ordnance Corps. War and Victory medals. Not in Washington in 1911. (In 1939 George b 1884 married to Alice, in 109 Spout Lane, he was living in Gateshead in 1901, possible.)
John William Coonan 9 Nelson St. 65108 Pte RDC. No military records. In 1911 at 7 Clyde Tce – Patrick Coonan 46 labourer at brick works, married to Mary Ann 49 for 14 years and 3 children, 2 still alive – John William 13 and Thomas 11. Places of birth - Low Lambton, Cox Green and Washington 2.
Forster Davison 17 Nelson St. 2nd Lt RAF. 6/15027. 14th Training Bn, address 17 Nelson St – not clear from card what medals he got. In 1911 at 120 St James Rd Gateshead – Geo Wm Davison flint bottle maker 54, married to Sarah (Armitage) for 27 years and 7 children – Foster 26 turner at engineering works, Ada assistant at Sunbeam Lamp Co, Ralph 23 deleted, Jane Alice 19 dressmaker, Norman 15 assistant butcher, Eleanor 12 and Gladys 10. Places of birth - all Gateshead. He married Edith Abbey and died in 1959.
Robert Hall 19 Nelson St. 13735 L/Cpl 6th E Yorks Motor Transport ASC. 14/7/15 to Balkans in E Yorks. War, Victory and 1915 Star. In 1911 at 19 Nelson St – Robert Hall 30 hewer, married 7 years with 4 children, 3 still alive to Alice 24 – Alice 4, Mary Ann 2 and Eliz 1. Places of birth -Murton, Haswell, Castletown and Washington 2.
Thomas Branson Young 23 Nelson St. 105129 1st Cav MG Coy. Started as 10th Hussars 31238 then MGC Cav then MGC Infantry. War and Victory medals. Discharged 30/4/19. PR- born Great Lumley but living at Seaham, single, clerk 23 Station Rd, aged 29, when he attested on 9/9/14. Discharged as unlikely to become an efficient soldier 30/11/14 (medical reasons – teeth top and bottom). In 1911 at 5 Finchale Tce, 6th Pit, Fencehouses – Thomas Young 54 hewer, married to Eliz 50 for 9 years – Thomas B Young 26 Coop clerk, Thomas Tulip stepson 24 hewer, Lancelot Young 21 putter, Ladas Tulip stepson 17 apprentice cartwright/joiner and Ethel Welsh 21 servant. Places of birth - Belmont, Hetton le Hole, Great Lumley, Harraton, Great Lumley, Brown’s Buildings and 6th Pit. When he died at Sunderland Royal Infirmary in March 1958 he was at Newbottle and left his wife, Charlotte, £1700
John Jackson 24 Nelson St. 18431 7th Border. 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 2 Middleham St – Nathen Jackson 49 widower shifter, with Annie Jackson servant 60, John 15 pony driver and Nathen 11. Places of birth not stated.
Edward Cowan Cowell 32 Nelson St. 32224 Signaller 13th York and Lancaster. Started as 1/6th NF 3773, then 1/5th York and Lancaster then 1/4th then 10th then 13th. Discharged 15/1/19. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 Stoney Lane Springwell – Edward Cowen Cowell 29 hewer, married to Jane (Allen) 24 for 2 years. 2 children and 1 alive - Nellie 2. Eliz Dixon visitor 22 servant. Places of birth - Eighton Banks, Lowick, Springwell and Lowick.
John Dixon 32 Nelson St. 412543 Area Employment Company, Labour Corps, had been 12266 Yorks Reg. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star - to France 26/8/15, discharged 7/3/19. In 1911 at 4 Nelson St – John Henry Dixon 48 greengrocer at Coop, married to Eleanor 48 for 28 years with 10 children, 8 still alive – John 20 miner, Valentine 17 shifter (killed 28/9/16), Ethel 9 and Olive 14. Places of birth - Morpeth, Lowick 2, Newcastle, Washington and Gateshead.
Stephenson Kirby 38 Nelson St. R/311306 ASC. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 14 Nelson St West – Wm James Kirby hewer, married 28 years with 9 kids, 6 still alive to Mary 44 – Florence Smurthwaite dau married 2 years, 2 children, Eliz Ann K 20, Amy 17, Maude 14, Stephenson 12, and then the following all deleted Robt Stephenson Kirby Thomas, and Adeline - then Thos Wm Smurthwaite grandson 1 and Mary Emma Smurthwaite grandau 6m. Places of birth - Escomb, Old Shildon, Binchester 5. Stephenson married Meggie Thirlaway and died in 1976. Eliz, Amy and Maude were school cleaners.
Albert Watson 40 Nelson St. 74258 3rd DLI - was born in Station Town in 1898. In 1901 he was living there with his parents - James (34), a plate layer on the railway, and Hannah Maria (34) - and his siblings John G (16), James (14), Joseph W (9), Earnest (sic, 7) and Charles (1). John G and James were brickmakers. In 1911 the family were still living in Wingate; John had left home but Ada and Walter had been born in, respectively, 1903 and 1910. Mr and Mrs Watson had been married 27 years and had had 10 children, of whom 2 had died.
Albert served as Private 74258, 15th DLI, 64 Brigade, 21st Division, until he died of wounds on 25th October 1918. He is buried in Awoingt Cemetery, IIB 11. He was awarded the War and Victory medals. There is a note on his medal roll card that says that his medals were returned on 19/10/33 but no reason is given. The GWGC states that his parents were living at 24, Oak St, Washington Station.
Sergeant James Leybourne Watson, 16358, Company Sergeant-Major, 3rd DLI was included on the Absent Voters List for 1918. He was brother to Albert and Ernest. His address was given as 34, Derwent Terrace.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Albert Watson and gave his address as 40, Nelson Street. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that James, Albert’s father, received £6.13.6d on 10/4/19 and a further war gratuity of £5 was paid to him on 8/2/19. The army also noted that Hannah, Albert’s mother, had repaid the army 9x1d stamps for some reason.
Pension card lists Ernest as Pte 16926 Yorks as missing from 9/8/15 and Albert as Pte 74258 DLI, dofw on 25/10/18 as sons of Mr James Watson (56) and Mrs Hannah Maria Watson (51) of 24 Oak St, Washington Station. No amount is stated.
A joint Dependant’s card lists Albert 74258 and Ernest 16926 and their father Mr James Watson of 24 Oak St, Washington Station but neither date nor amount.
Charles Barkel Jr 41 Nelson St. 2nd Stoker HMS Victory RNB. Born 25/7/97 in Sunderland, miner. Enlisted March 1918 and served on Glory IV from July 1918 to December 1918. Discharged June 1920 with War Gratuity. In 1911 at 30 Oswald Tce, Castletown – Charles Barkel 49 stoneman, married 8 years to Edith with 3 children, 2 still alive – Charles 13, Samuel 4, Florence 16, Lizzie 13, Laura 6. Places of birth - Cornwall, Norfolk, Ryhope 3, Preston Nd and Ryhope. Charles married Mary Ann Tatters and d 1977.
George Sixsmith 41 Nelson St. 127141 RAMC. SR – he was at 23 Beech St, aged 23 a fitter’s labourer when he attested on 9/12/15 at Washington, Mr Newall taking his oath. His wife was Eliz Ann Matthews Wilson from 28/10/16 and George was born 29/6/18. Several pages blank. In 1911 at 19 Glebe Cres – Richard Lane 36 hewer, married for 12 years and 7 children, 5 still alive to Mary Ellen 41 – James Wm Sixsmith 20, George Sixsmith 18, Ethel Lane S 7, John 5 and Richard 9m. James and George were putter and shifter. Places of birth - Bowden Close D, Tow Law, Bowden Close 4 and Washington.
Ernest Warren 42 Nelson St. S/4/085069 336th Coy. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star – to France 15/4/15 and discharged 18/2/19. In 1911 at 32 Edith Ave – Joseph Warren 25 shifter, married to Thomasina (Ball) 25 for 3 years and Eliz Ann 2. Places of birth -Sunderland, Percy Main and S Shields. He died in 1969.
William Robson 43 Nelson St. 20312 L/Cpl then A/Sgt 9th Royal Irish Fusiliers. War and Victory medals. Several possibles in 1911 census.
Alfred Robinson 45 Nelson St. 69393 143rd Field Ambulance RAMC. Then 2nd E Yorks 41505 War and Victory medals. Born 1894 discharged 13/5/19. Pension ledger under 41505, born 1894, single, 45 Nelson St, malaria 20% for 8/- per week and then £10 final payment in April 1921. In 1911 at 7 Nelson St – Joseph Robinson 39 hewer, married for 14 years to Bella 42 with 5 children – Annie 19, Alfred 16 driver, Thomas 13, Jane 11 and Barbara 6. Places of birth - Monkwearmouth, Stockton, Sunderland 2, Hylton and Castletown 2.
William Thompson 50 Nelson St. 74270 3rd DLI. War and Victory medals. Ended in Labour Corps 618563. In 1911 at 2 Nelson St – William Thompson 44 stoneman, married to Jane 44 for 24 years and 9 children, 8 still alive – John Thos 23 hewer, Isabella 22, Annie 16, William 13, Lily 8, Frank 6 and Jennie 3. Places of birth - Hetton le Hole 8 and Washington 1.
William Scorer 1 Avon St. 23757 Signaller 11th DLI. To France 17/8/15 so 1915 Star. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 1 Avon St – Thomas Scorer 47 deputy overman, married to Eliz 48 for 25 years with 6 children – Christopher 22 hewer, John Robson Scorer 20 hewer, William 18 pony putter, Thomas 16 pony putter and Annie 12. Places of birth Gilesgate, Stanhope, Tow Law, Flimby Cumberland, New Lambton 3.
Thomas Scorer Jr 1 Avon St. 2nd Stoker RN K/51313 was born on 7th April 1894 at New Lambton. The 1901 Census recorded him living at Wingate with his parents - Thomas (37), a timber drawer at the colliery, and Elizabeth (38). Their children were Thornton (14), Christopher (12), John Robert/Robson (10), William (8), Thomas (6) and Annie (2).
By 1911 the family were living at 1, Avon Street, Washington Station but Thornton had set up home with Janet. Mr and Mrs Scorer had been married 25 years and had had 6 children. Mr Scorer was a deputy overman, the two eldest lads were hewers and the younger 2 were pony drivers.
Thomas joined the Navy on 9 May 1918 for the length of hostilities (the army called it “for the duration”). At that time he was 5 feet 1, a miner, with brown hair, grey eyes and a fresh complexion. He served, or was trained, on Victory II until May, at which point he took up a post as Stoker 2nd Class K/51313 on HMS Glatton. After his death, on 16th September 1918, from injuries sustained in the explosion described below, he was buried in Gillingham Woodlands Cemetery, Naval 15, 804-6. Thomas left a widow, Mary Ellen nee Lindsey (a widow when she married Thomas, she was daughter of John Jobson), at 13, Oxclose St, Washington. They had married at Holy Trinity Church, Washington as recently as 16th July 1918. Elizabeth Scorer, their daughter, was baptised in March 1919, her father described as “deceased” and a “stoker in the Royal Navy,” her mother’s address given as 13, Oxclose Street. Mrs Scorer received a war gratuity but the amount is not stated in his record. Mary Ellen Scorer 32, widow, daughter of John Jobson, married George Chilvers, 31, of Fatfield, son of Henry Chilvers (deceased) at Holy Trinity, Washington.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Thomas Scorer and gave his address as 13, Oxclose Street. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved.
A pension card for Thomas Scorer K51313 Rating Stoker II lost his life on naval service on 16/9/18, his death being notified the same day, states that his widow was Mary E Scorer of 13 Oxclose St, Washington Station. A grant of £5 was paid on 26/10/18 for 3/4 children (These children by former husband Norman Lindsay. Child Elizabeth born 6/2/19). Mary E Scorer m George Chilvers in CLS Jan 1924.
HMS Glatton served with the Royal Navy for only five days. She joined the Dover patrol on September 11, 1918, and lay in harbour ready to depart for the Belgian coast.
Admiral Keyes and the ship's commanding officer, Commander Diggle, were walking on the cliffs above the harbour when Glatton suddenly, and without warning, blew up and began burning furiously. The forward magazines were flooded, but due to the flames her aft magazines could not be, and thus the risk of further explosion was imminent. More importantly, the ship in the next berth was a fully loaded ammunition ship: if Glatton blew up, the ammo ship would explode also, destroying the city of Dover and causing thousands of civilian casualties. Admiral Keyes ordered that the crew should be taken off, and Glatton torpedoed and sunk. He boarded the destroyer Myngs to see to it personally, but the first torpedo was fired from too close a range and failed to explode, its safety fan not having been wound off. A second torpedo was readied by manually spinning off the safety fan, but when it was fired the Glatton's huge bulge absorbed the impact. A third torpedo was readied and fired into the hole made by the second, and this one managed to breach the hull of the ship. Glatton rolled over and sank, 60 of her crew of 305 officers and men missing, and 124 injured, 19 of which later died of burns.
Stoker T Scorer, Royal Navy, is commemorated on the plaque to those members of the Westwood Social Club who either served or served and died in World War 1.
17/9/19 (Durham Chronicle) In loving remembrance of Stoker THOMAS SCORER, who lost his life on HMS Glatton, Dover, September 16th, 1918 aged 24 years, youngest son of Thomas and the late Elizabeth Scorer, Washington Station.
Months may change from year to year
And days from day to day
But never shall the one we love
From our memory fade away.
Only those who have lost can tell of ones we loved so well.
Sadly missed
Ever remembered by his loving father, brother and sister
17/9/20 (Durham Chronicle) In loving remembrance of Thomas Scorer of Washington Station who lost his life in Dover Harbour on September 16th, 1918.
Will ever be remembered by his loving father, brothers and sister.
Jonathan Beresford 4 Avon St. 90115 2nd King’s Liverpool. Started as 20306 Royal Irish Fusiliers, then 2nd Garrison Bn R Irish Fusiliers then 90115 2nd Garrison Bn King’s Liverpool. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger has b 1896 and discharged 31/3/22. Married, at 1 Railway St. 6-14% for 7/6d per week, no info re cause of pension and then from 11/7/22, 9/6d per week for 70 weeks. In 1911 at 4 Avon St – James Beresford 28 hewer, married 8 years to Susanna 28 with 5 children and Jonathan 18 putter brother, Robert 16 driver brother (killed 22/2/15) Mary Ann sister 14 and then Isabella 8, Eliz Harland B 6, Dorothy Ann 3, Grace McLaren B 2 and Margaret Jane 3m. Places of birth - Shotton Colliery, Shiney Row, Castle Eden, Ryhope, Shotton, Wallsend and Washington Station 4.
Henry Watson 3 Avon St. 94909 3rd DLI. War and Victory medals says 2nd DLI. In 1911 at 3 Avon St – George Chambers Watson 39 colliery lamp examiner, married to Hannah (second marriage) 28 for 5 years and 2 children and Robert 18 putter, William 16 driver, Henry 14 screener, Edward 10, Septimus 6, John 3, Norman 1 and Sarah Towns sisinlaw 31 single, caretaker at Picture Hall and Ethel Towns 1. Places of birth - Newcastle, Gateshead, Washington 4, Pelaw , Washington 2, Gateshead and Washington.
Frederick Engleby 5 Avon St. J/42888 AB RN, Star, Victory and War medals. In 1911 at 16 Derwent Tce – William Engleby 50 hewer, married 28 years to Mary 50 with 7 children, 6 still alive – Florence Annie married (deleted) Joseph son married (deleted), William Francis 22 hewer, John (dead), John 17, shaft work, Frederick 16 belts and Alfred 11. Places of birth - Monkwearmouth, Coxhoe, Carrville, Broomside 6. (From a relative – Frederick and William F were nephews of Alfred Engleby, their father William being Alfred’s older brother.)
William Francis Engleby 5 Avon St. 26368 Driver RFA. PR – on discharge he was Bombardier C Battery 92 Brigade at 5 Avon St. To Reserve 27/3/19, fractured radius 20% for 6/6d per week for 26 weeks from that date. Miner, aged 30 when discharged. Had signed up 3/9/14. Served in Ireland 5 months, England 4 months, Egypt 12 months, France 2 years and 3 months, injury caused by recoil of gun on 6/9/18. Time in 1st S African Gen Hosp, VAD Hospital Southport then 1st N Gen Hosp in Lancs. Had had 2 lots of leave of a fortnight each. SR - says b Belmont, married when he attested, had served in Volunteer Bn DLI. Address given as 12 Robinson Tce then 17 Holme View. Married Jane Martin Scott at Washington on 2/3/12 and Fred, Arthur and Cyril born 1912, 1914 and 1916. (See above for family info in 1911.)
Heatherington Atkinson 9 Avon St 25742 13th Yorks. He was born at West Kyo in 1893 and was living at Pontop Rows, Kyo in 1911, son of William (40), a coal miner, and Elizabeth (41). Their other children were Henry (20) and Matilda (16). William and Henry were both hewers. William was born in Brandon, his wife and children, apart from Heatherington, in Willington. In the 1911 Census William (51), Eliza (52) and Heatherington (18, a coal miner) were living in Washington, at 2, Ash Street. It seems as if this may have been a different Eliza because the census form states that she and William had only been married 1 year and had had no children. Supporting that is the presence of Wilfred Threadgill (15) described as Mr Atkinson’s stepson. The “new” Eliza had been born in Suffolk.
Heatherington enlisted in Sunderland and became Private 25742, 13th Bn Yorkshire Regiment (part of 121 Brigade, 40th Division) before being killed in action on 22nd March 1918. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Bay 5. His family were awarded the War and Victory medals.
Hetherington Atkinson (sic) was included on the 1918 Absent Voters List, his address given as 9, Avon Street and his service details as above.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Hetherington (sic) Atkinson and gave his address as 9, Avon Street. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved.
In the List of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that Heathington’s (sic) stepmother, Eliza, received £18.6.10d on 21/12/19, the sum including a war gratuity of £13. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 at modern prices.
On 22nd March the 13th Yorkshires lost 65 men killed (including Private Heatherington Atkinson) and all are commemorated on the Arras Memorial.
Pension card states that Pte 25742 Heatherington Atkinson, Yks Regt, was wounded and missing from 22/3/18 and that his stepmother, Mrs Elizabeth Atkinson (b1859) of 9 Avon St, Wash Stn was the claimant. Under that info it says stepmother’s claim was refused 14/5/20 and that Pension went to Father, 5/- from 10/12/18 but that claimant died 23/3/19. A dependant’s pension card states that Pte 25742 Heatherington Atkinson was wounded and missing from 22/3/18 and that his father William of 9 Avon St was his dependant – no amount or date given
Wilfred Threadgill 9 Avon St. 28492 Signaller 7th Oxford and Bucks LI. PR – Born Willington and living at 9 Avon St when he attested at Washington 9/11/14, miner. 18/8/16 admitted to hospital shell shock deaf and there for 3 months. Ended the war as 599255 698 Agric Coy. Service in Dardanelles 3m, Egypt 4m, France 1m, Salonica 9m, England 11m. Deafness in August 1916 and gassed May 1917. He was described, at his medical, as fit to return to coal mining and his disability rated at 5% and he was awarded £48.10.0. Awarded Silver War Badge, discharged 5/3/19. As 14657 6th E Yorks had gone to Balkans 21/9/15 and so awarded 1915 Star. Also awarded War and Victory medals. In the 1911 Census William Atkinson (51), Eliza (52) and Heatherington (18, a coal miner) were living in Washington, at 2, Ash Street. Eliza and William had only been married 1 year and had had no children. Wilfred Threadgill (15) described as Mr Atkinson’s stepson.
William Charlton 10 Avon St. 23045 MGC, West Yorks. War and Victory medals roll has 1/5th W Yorks then 2nd W Yorks, discharged 14/2/19. Silver War Badge, enlisted 4/11/14, wounds, aged 39. SR - he was 35, a married miner, born Boldon Colliery when he attested at Washington on 4th November 1914. Began in E Yorks Regt. 10 days AWOL in May 1915, to 1/5th West Yorks in May 1916 and to France May 1917. To Army Reserve in July 1918 with GSW left thigh and bayonet wound left leg. Child William died of measles aged 15 months in March 1915. In 1911 at 10 Avon St – William Charlton 32 hewer, married to Alice for 11 years with 6 children 5 still alive – George 10, Sarah Holmes C 9, Mary Eliz 7, William Holmes C 5, Barbara deleted and Hilda 1. Places of birth - Boldon Colliery, Ryhope, Hetton le Hole 2, Easington Lane and Washington 2.
Thomas William Carlton 16 Avon St. 5724 East Yorks. In 1911 at 24 The Square Usworth – Thomas Carlton 51 hewer, married 29 years to Eleanor 48 with 10 children 8 still alive – Thomas William 23 hewer, Jane 14, Annie 10, Christopher 7, Matthew 5 and Thomas Winter boarder 29 single labourer. Places of birth - Rainton Gate, Usworth 6 and S Shields.
James Ashman Stafford 22 Avon St. T/Z/ 6403 Telegraphist RNVR. War medal only. In 1911 at 22 Avon St – William Stafford 42 deputy, married 18 years and 4 children to Sarah Ann with Selima 16 and James Ashman S 13. Places of birth - Sunderland, HLS 2 and New Washington. James married Elsie Foster and died in 1968.
Stephenson Kirby 38 Nelson St. R/311306 ASC. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 14 Nelson St West – Wm James Kirby hewer, married 28 years with 9 kids, 6 still alive to Mary 44 – Florence Smurthwaite dau married 2 years, 2 children, Eliz Ann K 20, Amy 17, Maude 14, Stephenson 12, and then the following all deleted Robt Stephenson Kirby Thomas, and Adeline - then Thos Wm Smurthwaite grandson 1 and Mary Emma Smurthwaite grandau 6m. Places of birth - Escomb, Old Shildon, Binchester 5. Stephenson married Meggie Thirlaway and died in 1976. Eliz, Amy and Maude were school cleaners.
Albert Watson 40 Nelson St. 74258 3rd DLI - was born in Station Town in 1898. In 1901 he was living there with his parents - James (34), a plate layer on the railway, and Hannah Maria (34) - and his siblings John G (16), James (14), Joseph W (9), Earnest (sic, 7) and Charles (1). John G and James were brickmakers. In 1911 the family were still living in Wingate; John had left home but Ada and Walter had been born in, respectively, 1903 and 1910. Mr and Mrs Watson had been married 27 years and had had 10 children, of whom 2 had died.
Albert served as Private 74258, 15th DLI, 64 Brigade, 21st Division, until he died of wounds on 25th October 1918. He is buried in Awoingt Cemetery, IIB 11. He was awarded the War and Victory medals. There is a note on his medal roll card that says that his medals were returned on 19/10/33 but no reason is given. The GWGC states that his parents were living at 24, Oak St, Washington Station.
Sergeant James Leybourne Watson, 16358, Company Sergeant-Major, 3rd DLI was included on the Absent Voters List for 1918. He was brother to Albert and Ernest. His address was given as 34, Derwent Terrace.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Albert Watson and gave his address as 40, Nelson Street. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that James, Albert’s father, received £6.13.6d on 10/4/19 and a further war gratuity of £5 was paid to him on 8/2/19. The army also noted that Hannah, Albert’s mother, had repaid the army 9x1d stamps for some reason.
Pension card lists Ernest as Pte 16926 Yorks as missing from 9/8/15 and Albert as Pte 74258 DLI, dofw on 25/10/18 as sons of Mr James Watson (56) and Mrs Hannah Maria Watson (51) of 24 Oak St, Washington Station. No amount is stated.
A joint Dependant’s card lists Albert 74258 and Ernest 16926 and their father Mr James Watson of 24 Oak St, Washington Station but neither date nor amount.
Charles Barkel Jr 41 Nelson St. 2nd Stoker HMS Victory RNB. Born 25/7/97 in Sunderland, miner. Enlisted March 1918 and served on Glory IV from July 1918 to December 1918. Discharged June 1920 with War Gratuity. In 1911 at 30 Oswald Tce, Castletown – Charles Barkel 49 stoneman, married 8 years to Edith with 3 children, 2 still alive – Charles 13, Samuel 4, Florence 16, Lizzie 13, Laura 6. Places of birth - Cornwall, Norfolk, Ryhope 3, Preston Nd and Ryhope. Charles married Mary Ann Tatters and d 1977.
George Sixsmith 41 Nelson St. 127141 RAMC. SR – he was at 23 Beech St, aged 23 a fitter’s labourer when he attested on 9/12/15 at Washington, Mr Newall taking his oath. His wife was Eliz Ann Matthews Wilson from 28/10/16 and George was born 29/6/18. Several pages blank. In 1911 at 19 Glebe Cres – Richard Lane 36 hewer, married for 12 years and 7 children, 5 still alive to Mary Ellen 41 – James Wm Sixsmith 20, George Sixsmith 18, Ethel Lane S 7, John 5 and Richard 9m. James and George were putter and shifter. Places of birth - Bowden Close D, Tow Law, Bowden Close 4 and Washington.
Ernest Warren 42 Nelson St. S/4/085069 336th Coy. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star – to France 15/4/15 and discharged 18/2/19. In 1911 at 32 Edith Ave – Joseph Warren 25 shifter, married to Thomasina (Ball) 25 for 3 years and Eliz Ann 2. Places of birth -Sunderland, Percy Main and S Shields. He died in 1969.
William Robson 43 Nelson St. 20312 L/Cpl then A/Sgt 9th Royal Irish Fusiliers. War and Victory medals. Several possibles in 1911 census.
Alfred Robinson 45 Nelson St. 69393 143rd Field Ambulance RAMC. Then 2nd E Yorks 41505 War and Victory medals. Born 1894 discharged 13/5/19. Pension ledger under 41505, born 1894, single, 45 Nelson St, malaria 20% for 8/- per week and then £10 final payment in April 1921. In 1911 at 7 Nelson St – Joseph Robinson 39 hewer, married for 14 years to Bella 42 with 5 children – Annie 19, Alfred 16 driver, Thomas 13, Jane 11 and Barbara 6. Places of birth - Monkwearmouth, Stockton, Sunderland 2, Hylton and Castletown 2.
William Thompson 50 Nelson St. 74270 3rd DLI. War and Victory medals. Ended in Labour Corps 618563. In 1911 at 2 Nelson St – William Thompson 44 stoneman, married to Jane 44 for 24 years and 9 children, 8 still alive – John Thos 23 hewer, Isabella 22, Annie 16, William 13, Lily 8, Frank 6 and Jennie 3. Places of birth - Hetton le Hole 8 and Washington 1.
William Scorer 1 Avon St. 23757 Signaller 11th DLI. To France 17/8/15 so 1915 Star. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 1 Avon St – Thomas Scorer 47 deputy overman, married to Eliz 48 for 25 years with 6 children – Christopher 22 hewer, John Robson Scorer 20 hewer, William 18 pony putter, Thomas 16 pony putter and Annie 12. Places of birth Gilesgate, Stanhope, Tow Law, Flimby Cumberland, New Lambton 3.
Thomas Scorer Jr 1 Avon St. 2nd Stoker RN K/51313 was born on 7th April 1894 at New Lambton. The 1901 Census recorded him living at Wingate with his parents - Thomas (37), a timber drawer at the colliery, and Elizabeth (38). Their children were Thornton (14), Christopher (12), John Robert/Robson (10), William (8), Thomas (6) and Annie (2).
By 1911 the family were living at 1, Avon Street, Washington Station but Thornton had set up home with Janet. Mr and Mrs Scorer had been married 25 years and had had 6 children. Mr Scorer was a deputy overman, the two eldest lads were hewers and the younger 2 were pony drivers.
Thomas joined the Navy on 9 May 1918 for the length of hostilities (the army called it “for the duration”). At that time he was 5 feet 1, a miner, with brown hair, grey eyes and a fresh complexion. He served, or was trained, on Victory II until May, at which point he took up a post as Stoker 2nd Class K/51313 on HMS Glatton. After his death, on 16th September 1918, from injuries sustained in the explosion described below, he was buried in Gillingham Woodlands Cemetery, Naval 15, 804-6. Thomas left a widow, Mary Ellen nee Lindsey (a widow when she married Thomas, she was daughter of John Jobson), at 13, Oxclose St, Washington. They had married at Holy Trinity Church, Washington as recently as 16th July 1918. Elizabeth Scorer, their daughter, was baptised in March 1919, her father described as “deceased” and a “stoker in the Royal Navy,” her mother’s address given as 13, Oxclose Street. Mrs Scorer received a war gratuity but the amount is not stated in his record. Mary Ellen Scorer 32, widow, daughter of John Jobson, married George Chilvers, 31, of Fatfield, son of Henry Chilvers (deceased) at Holy Trinity, Washington.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Thomas Scorer and gave his address as 13, Oxclose Street. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved.
A pension card for Thomas Scorer K51313 Rating Stoker II lost his life on naval service on 16/9/18, his death being notified the same day, states that his widow was Mary E Scorer of 13 Oxclose St, Washington Station. A grant of £5 was paid on 26/10/18 for 3/4 children (These children by former husband Norman Lindsay. Child Elizabeth born 6/2/19). Mary E Scorer m George Chilvers in CLS Jan 1924.
HMS Glatton served with the Royal Navy for only five days. She joined the Dover patrol on September 11, 1918, and lay in harbour ready to depart for the Belgian coast.
Admiral Keyes and the ship's commanding officer, Commander Diggle, were walking on the cliffs above the harbour when Glatton suddenly, and without warning, blew up and began burning furiously. The forward magazines were flooded, but due to the flames her aft magazines could not be, and thus the risk of further explosion was imminent. More importantly, the ship in the next berth was a fully loaded ammunition ship: if Glatton blew up, the ammo ship would explode also, destroying the city of Dover and causing thousands of civilian casualties. Admiral Keyes ordered that the crew should be taken off, and Glatton torpedoed and sunk. He boarded the destroyer Myngs to see to it personally, but the first torpedo was fired from too close a range and failed to explode, its safety fan not having been wound off. A second torpedo was readied by manually spinning off the safety fan, but when it was fired the Glatton's huge bulge absorbed the impact. A third torpedo was readied and fired into the hole made by the second, and this one managed to breach the hull of the ship. Glatton rolled over and sank, 60 of her crew of 305 officers and men missing, and 124 injured, 19 of which later died of burns.
Stoker T Scorer, Royal Navy, is commemorated on the plaque to those members of the Westwood Social Club who either served or served and died in World War 1.
17/9/19 (Durham Chronicle) In loving remembrance of Stoker THOMAS SCORER, who lost his life on HMS Glatton, Dover, September 16th, 1918 aged 24 years, youngest son of Thomas and the late Elizabeth Scorer, Washington Station.
Months may change from year to year
And days from day to day
But never shall the one we love
From our memory fade away.
Only those who have lost can tell of ones we loved so well.
Sadly missed
Ever remembered by his loving father, brother and sister
17/9/20 (Durham Chronicle) In loving remembrance of Thomas Scorer of Washington Station who lost his life in Dover Harbour on September 16th, 1918.
Will ever be remembered by his loving father, brothers and sister.
Jonathan Beresford 4 Avon St. 90115 2nd King’s Liverpool. Started as 20306 Royal Irish Fusiliers, then 2nd Garrison Bn R Irish Fusiliers then 90115 2nd Garrison Bn King’s Liverpool. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger has b 1896 and discharged 31/3/22. Married, at 1 Railway St. 6-14% for 7/6d per week, no info re cause of pension and then from 11/7/22, 9/6d per week for 70 weeks. In 1911 at 4 Avon St – James Beresford 28 hewer, married 8 years to Susanna 28 with 5 children and Jonathan 18 putter brother, Robert 16 driver brother (killed 22/2/15) Mary Ann sister 14 and then Isabella 8, Eliz Harland B 6, Dorothy Ann 3, Grace McLaren B 2 and Margaret Jane 3m. Places of birth - Shotton Colliery, Shiney Row, Castle Eden, Ryhope, Shotton, Wallsend and Washington Station 4.
Henry Watson 3 Avon St. 94909 3rd DLI. War and Victory medals says 2nd DLI. In 1911 at 3 Avon St – George Chambers Watson 39 colliery lamp examiner, married to Hannah (second marriage) 28 for 5 years and 2 children and Robert 18 putter, William 16 driver, Henry 14 screener, Edward 10, Septimus 6, John 3, Norman 1 and Sarah Towns sisinlaw 31 single, caretaker at Picture Hall and Ethel Towns 1. Places of birth - Newcastle, Gateshead, Washington 4, Pelaw , Washington 2, Gateshead and Washington.
Frederick Engleby 5 Avon St. J/42888 AB RN, Star, Victory and War medals. In 1911 at 16 Derwent Tce – William Engleby 50 hewer, married 28 years to Mary 50 with 7 children, 6 still alive – Florence Annie married (deleted) Joseph son married (deleted), William Francis 22 hewer, John (dead), John 17, shaft work, Frederick 16 belts and Alfred 11. Places of birth - Monkwearmouth, Coxhoe, Carrville, Broomside 6. (From a relative – Frederick and William F were nephews of Alfred Engleby, their father William being Alfred’s older brother.)
William Francis Engleby 5 Avon St. 26368 Driver RFA. PR – on discharge he was Bombardier C Battery 92 Brigade at 5 Avon St. To Reserve 27/3/19, fractured radius 20% for 6/6d per week for 26 weeks from that date. Miner, aged 30 when discharged. Had signed up 3/9/14. Served in Ireland 5 months, England 4 months, Egypt 12 months, France 2 years and 3 months, injury caused by recoil of gun on 6/9/18. Time in 1st S African Gen Hosp, VAD Hospital Southport then 1st N Gen Hosp in Lancs. Had had 2 lots of leave of a fortnight each. SR - says b Belmont, married when he attested, had served in Volunteer Bn DLI. Address given as 12 Robinson Tce then 17 Holme View. Married Jane Martin Scott at Washington on 2/3/12 and Fred, Arthur and Cyril born 1912, 1914 and 1916. (See above for family info in 1911.)
Heatherington Atkinson 9 Avon St 25742 13th Yorks. He was born at West Kyo in 1893 and was living at Pontop Rows, Kyo in 1911, son of William (40), a coal miner, and Elizabeth (41). Their other children were Henry (20) and Matilda (16). William and Henry were both hewers. William was born in Brandon, his wife and children, apart from Heatherington, in Willington. In the 1911 Census William (51), Eliza (52) and Heatherington (18, a coal miner) were living in Washington, at 2, Ash Street. It seems as if this may have been a different Eliza because the census form states that she and William had only been married 1 year and had had no children. Supporting that is the presence of Wilfred Threadgill (15) described as Mr Atkinson’s stepson. The “new” Eliza had been born in Suffolk.
Heatherington enlisted in Sunderland and became Private 25742, 13th Bn Yorkshire Regiment (part of 121 Brigade, 40th Division) before being killed in action on 22nd March 1918. He is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Bay 5. His family were awarded the War and Victory medals.
Hetherington Atkinson (sic) was included on the 1918 Absent Voters List, his address given as 9, Avon Street and his service details as above.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Hetherington (sic) Atkinson and gave his address as 9, Avon Street. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved.
In the List of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that Heathington’s (sic) stepmother, Eliza, received £18.6.10d on 21/12/19, the sum including a war gratuity of £13. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 at modern prices.
On 22nd March the 13th Yorkshires lost 65 men killed (including Private Heatherington Atkinson) and all are commemorated on the Arras Memorial.
Pension card states that Pte 25742 Heatherington Atkinson, Yks Regt, was wounded and missing from 22/3/18 and that his stepmother, Mrs Elizabeth Atkinson (b1859) of 9 Avon St, Wash Stn was the claimant. Under that info it says stepmother’s claim was refused 14/5/20 and that Pension went to Father, 5/- from 10/12/18 but that claimant died 23/3/19. A dependant’s pension card states that Pte 25742 Heatherington Atkinson was wounded and missing from 22/3/18 and that his father William of 9 Avon St was his dependant – no amount or date given
Wilfred Threadgill 9 Avon St. 28492 Signaller 7th Oxford and Bucks LI. PR – Born Willington and living at 9 Avon St when he attested at Washington 9/11/14, miner. 18/8/16 admitted to hospital shell shock deaf and there for 3 months. Ended the war as 599255 698 Agric Coy. Service in Dardanelles 3m, Egypt 4m, France 1m, Salonica 9m, England 11m. Deafness in August 1916 and gassed May 1917. He was described, at his medical, as fit to return to coal mining and his disability rated at 5% and he was awarded £48.10.0. Awarded Silver War Badge, discharged 5/3/19. As 14657 6th E Yorks had gone to Balkans 21/9/15 and so awarded 1915 Star. Also awarded War and Victory medals. In the 1911 Census William Atkinson (51), Eliza (52) and Heatherington (18, a coal miner) were living in Washington, at 2, Ash Street. Eliza and William had only been married 1 year and had had no children. Wilfred Threadgill (15) described as Mr Atkinson’s stepson.
William Charlton 10 Avon St. 23045 MGC, West Yorks. War and Victory medals roll has 1/5th W Yorks then 2nd W Yorks, discharged 14/2/19. Silver War Badge, enlisted 4/11/14, wounds, aged 39. SR - he was 35, a married miner, born Boldon Colliery when he attested at Washington on 4th November 1914. Began in E Yorks Regt. 10 days AWOL in May 1915, to 1/5th West Yorks in May 1916 and to France May 1917. To Army Reserve in July 1918 with GSW left thigh and bayonet wound left leg. Child William died of measles aged 15 months in March 1915. In 1911 at 10 Avon St – William Charlton 32 hewer, married to Alice for 11 years with 6 children 5 still alive – George 10, Sarah Holmes C 9, Mary Eliz 7, William Holmes C 5, Barbara deleted and Hilda 1. Places of birth - Boldon Colliery, Ryhope, Hetton le Hole 2, Easington Lane and Washington 2.
Thomas William Carlton 16 Avon St. 5724 East Yorks. In 1911 at 24 The Square Usworth – Thomas Carlton 51 hewer, married 29 years to Eleanor 48 with 10 children 8 still alive – Thomas William 23 hewer, Jane 14, Annie 10, Christopher 7, Matthew 5 and Thomas Winter boarder 29 single labourer. Places of birth - Rainton Gate, Usworth 6 and S Shields.
James Ashman Stafford 22 Avon St. T/Z/ 6403 Telegraphist RNVR. War medal only. In 1911 at 22 Avon St – William Stafford 42 deputy, married 18 years and 4 children to Sarah Ann with Selima 16 and James Ashman S 13. Places of birth - Sunderland, HLS 2 and New Washington. James married Elsie Foster and died in 1968.
Roger (Barker) Lee 24 Avon St. Ordinary Seaman HMS Apollo. In 1911 at 4 Wear Tce – Joseph Lee 54 widower, miner with Mary Ann 22 and Roger Barker Lee 12. Places of birth - Low Row Feetham Yorks and Hunwick 2. Roger married Jane Robinson and died in 1970.
William Towers 32 Avon St. 18474 Cpl 11th Border. In 1911 at 8 Nelson St West – Joseph Wright 48 hewer, married 4 years to Mary 38 – William Towers 19 putter, Annie Towers 14, Geo Robert Towers 11, Edward Towers 11, Jane Towers 5 and Joseph Wright 2. Places of birth - Felling and all others Washington.
Thomas Hall Davison 1 Thomas St. 26527 1/4th West Riding. Started 1/5th then 1/4th. War and Victory medals. Discharged 8/3/19 wounds. SR – attested from 1 Thomas St aged 18 on 17/8/16, apprentice grocer, father was William. To France 12/10/17, wounded 16/10/18, right buttock and then via 1st and 22nd Casualty Clearing Stations and 22 Gen Hosp Camiers. Hosp 30/10/18 to 17/12/18, 2nd N General in Manchester. Discharged 8/2/19. In 1901 at 20 Bell St - William Davison 28, steel moulder and Dorothy A 23 with Thomas H 2. Places of birth - Washington, Fatfield, Washington. He married Kathleen Ann Surtees Barras and died in Ripon in 1985
William Mallan 3 Thomas St. 44863 MGC. Had been York and Lancaster Regt 44863 but MGC 142753. To Reserve 25/4/19. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 29 Bell St – Hannah Mallan (Drummond) 53 widow (m 35 years with 9 children, 8 still alive) John James 28 metal dresser, Edith 23, Thomas 20 grocer’s assistant, Richard 17 metal dresser, Isabella 15 and William 12. Everyone b Fatfield.
Joseph Thomas Birtley Cook 7 Thomas St. M2/046345 Motor Transport Res Coy ASC. War and Victory medals. Pension b 1884 discharged 16/7/19. Married. Malaria and defective vision claimed – no disability and not attributable so no award. 22/3/15 to Egypt so 1915 Star. In 1911 at 12 Beech St – Joseph Thomas Birtley Cook 26 hewer, married for 1 year to Kate Voisey Cook 27 and Cuthbert 17m. Places of birth - Washington, Seaton Delaval and Cowpen New Town. Also Richard Henry Francis Terrell 7 stepson and Egreline Terrell stepdau 9, b Shankhouse and New Delaval.
John Whitelock 4 Middleham St. 26413 Driver RFA. To France 22/8/15 so War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. Bombardier. SR – b Hetton, aged 23, married, attested 3/9/14. 61st Bde which became D/764 Bde in May 1916. Promoted to L/Bdr and then A/Bdr but reverted to Gunner at own request in 1918. Discharged 2/1/19. Leave in October 1917. Married Mary Sophia Barlow at Holy Trinity 16/3/10. In 1911 at 4 Middleham St – John Whitelock 20 onsetter, married to Mary Sophia 20 for 1 year and brotherinlaw Harold Barlow driver 18. Places of birth - Easington Lane and Radcliffe Lancs 2.
Robert Hughes 8 Middleham St. 34140 Sgt RFA. Sgt 17/6/15 to Egypt. War, Victory and 1915 Star. Pension discharged 17/2/19. 7 Middleham St, rheumatism and gastritis attributable. 20% and then 30% for 9/4d +7/1d for wife and 4 children, rising to 14/- +10/8d from May 1922 until August 1922. Not in Washington in 1911.
George Radford 9 Middleham St, 330711 Sapper RE. Enlisted 23/1/18, discharged sickness 14/12/18. Silver War Badge, aged 33 did not serve overseas. Perhaps George Radford army pensioner and bricklayer’s labourer living in Sheffield in 1911 with Ada (Bartram) and daughter Phyllis. He was 26, born Sheffield. In 1891 and 1901 living at Biddick Row Fatfield with parents Samuel and Mary.
James Smith 11 Middleham St. 244521 7th Border. Was 20834 Border Regt then 244521 Labour Corps, War and Victory medals. 13/7/15 to Egypt, discharged 13/2/19. Pension b 1884 and number 244521. Address 6 Wood Houses, single. Deafness 14% for 7/6d per week for 70 weeks from March 1921. In 1911 at 11 Middleham St – Arthur Barlow 39 stoneman, married to Mary Alice 30 for 9 years and 4 children, 2 still alive – Jane Barlow 6 and William 2. Places of birth Little Lever Lancs, Bolton and Washington Station 2. Also there William Smith broinlaw 38 widower married 6 years 5 children 3 still alive – Edith 10, Thomas 8, Arthur 6 and James Smith 29. All born Bolton.
Robert Smith 3 Aysgart St 509553 496th Labour Coy. Can’t locate in 1911 Census.
Richard Baggott 5 Aysgart St. L/12574 Cpl RFA. 160th Wearside Brigade (Idle and Dissolute) Pension discharged PUO Pyrexia (fever) of Unknown Origin 13/8/18, address 25 Lambton Tce, Penshaw. GSW left shoulder 30% rising to 40% and then 30% so 21/8d +5/1d for wife and child, riding to 21/8d + 8/9d and then 13/- +5/3d until 17/4/22. Address c/o A Viponds Box 24, Wheatley, Ontario, Canada from October 1922. MM and War and Victory medals. In 1911 at10 William Tce Newbottle – Martha Baggott 58 widow (13 children, 11 still alive) Richard putter 19, John grocer’s assistant 18, Eliz 17 servant and William Anderson Ure 26 boarder, colliery clerk. Places of birth - Wolverhampton, Newbottle 3 and Liverpool. Richard Baggott married Ann Ward at CLS Jul-Sep 1914.
Joseph King 7 Aysgart St 13936 8th Yorks. War and Victory – same page as Wilf Bottoms, Tom McCrerey, John F Stafford. Alex Dobson and HSG Palmer. To France 26/8/15 1915 Star. Discharged 4/2/19. In 1911 at 3 Front Row, The Cottages, Washington Village – William King hewer 47, married for 28 years to Florence 48, 8 children – William 22 hewer, George 19 putter, Joseph 16 putter, Robert 14 driver, Florence 12, Mark Smith Pinkney soninlaw 24 married for 7 years to Agnes Pinkney 25 with 4 children, 2 still alive John Pinkney 7 and Florence Pinkney 3. Places of birth - Seaham Harbour, Sunderland, Washington 3, Felling, Washington, Walker, Sunderland, Washington and Seaham Harbour.
John Dunn Watson 7 Bell St. 8747 2nd Stoker Victory. K50346. Born 26/3/98 in Sunderland. Enlisted 21/3/18. Served on Victory and Centurion. Received war gratuity. In 1911 at 7 Wilden Tce – Thomas Watson 55 colliery labourer, married for 20 years to Catherine 42 with 8 children, 7 still alive – Thomas Smith Watson 19 labourer at chemical works, Jane 18 chemical works, William 16 driver, Robert 14 driver, John Dunn W 13, Ralph Sidney W 9, George 6 and Sarah Ellen Kirkhouse niece 20 chemical works and James Watson 56 single boarder hewer. Places of birth - Monkwearmouth, Newcastle, Monkwearmouth7, Washington and Ashton under Lyne.
Moses Tate 11 Bell St. 9477 MGC, 69th Coy MM Gazette date 21/8/17. Silver War Badge, enlisted 24/8/14, discharged 14/12/18. To France 13/7/15 so 1915 Star. Started as 15681 Yorks and War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 3 Middlefield Row – Thomas Tate 41 hewer, married to Catherine 38 for 18 years, 9 children, 7 still alive – Moses 17 putter, Mary Hannah 16 brick yard, William 14, Thomas 11, Robert 8, Dora 3 and George 8m. Places of birth Durham City, Sunny Brow, Durham City 3, Castletown 4.
William Tate 11 Bell St. 129769 86th Training Res Bn. (See above for family info.)
William Brown 14 Bell St. 116573 RAMC. Born 1876. Discharged 10/7/19, married. Pension gastritis, aggravated. 11/9/20 no further grounds. Passed away. In 1911 at 16 Model Houses – William Brown 34 insurance agent, married to Ann (Lee) 31 for 13 years, 5 children, 4 still alive – Harold 9, William 7, Bertha 6 and Edna 2. Places of birth -Spennymoor, Quebec Durham, Washington 3 and Spennymoor.
(Edward) Victor Eltringham 17 Bell St. PO/18804 HMS Queen Elizabeth. Pension b 1898 RMLI. Discharged 28/8/19. 13 Model Dwellings. MCO ?? aggravated. No grounds. In 1911 at 17 Bell St – George Henry Eltringham 36 miner, married to Alice Rebecca 38 for 14 years and 7 children – Mary Annie 14, Edward Victor 12, Eva 10, Winifred Alice 8, Richard Coates E 6, Susan Eliz 3 and Nellie 2 weeks. Places of birth - Washington, Aycliffe and Washington 7.
Albert Edward Todd 25 Bell St. 386444 165th Lab Coy. Started as 711 Cpl NF (Tyneside Irish), War and Victory medals. To Reserve 16/11/18. SR - Living at 25 Bell St when he attested on Jan 5th 1915, 33, miner, married Rose Ann King 5/10/12 but had Helen Rosenna (or possibly his wife, Holt) 1902, Clara Isabel 1904 by first wife and then Margarita b 16/6/15. Shrapnel wound to neck 10/5/16. In France 11/1/16 to 13/4/18. Also suffered from septic hand and had flu in Nov 1918.Pension b 1881 discharged 16/11/18. 25 Bell St debility, married. 30% for 12/- + 5/3d for wife and child until November 1923.
Bernard King 25 Bell St. 13982 2nd Yorks. To France 26/8/15 - 1915 Star. 8th Yorks then 6th Yorks, same page as GB Smith, George Urwin, James Ash, Patrick Keogan.War and Victory medals. MM in 2nd Bn. Discharged 2/2/19. SR - Born Bensham, single. Attested at Washington 2/9/14. 14 days leave in Dec 1917. Posted to 2nd Bn 16/5/18. Sister (illegible) lived at 22 Pattinson Town. (Miller?) In 1911 at 23 Pattinson Town – Mary Jane King, Head single 36 labourer at chemical works, Rose Ann King sister 29 single chemical works and Bernard King 19 brother labourer at chemical works. Places of birth - Earsdon and Penshaw 2. Rose Ann married Albert Edward Todd in 1912.
William Corrigan 26 Bell St. 31596 2nd N Staffs. War and Victory medals as 68021 L/Cpl having been 31596 7th N Staffs. In 1911 at Pattinson Town (no number) Michael Corrigan 55, cooper at chemical works, married to Mary Alice 41 for 20 years and 8 children, 7 still alive – James 19 miner, Annie 15 dressmaker’s assistant, William 13, Mary Alice 11, John Robert 9, James 8 and Norah 1. Places of birth - Tipperary and then all others Durham.
William Towers 32 Avon St. 18474 Cpl 11th Border. In 1911 at 8 Nelson St West – Joseph Wright 48 hewer, married 4 years to Mary 38 – William Towers 19 putter, Annie Towers 14, Geo Robert Towers 11, Edward Towers 11, Jane Towers 5 and Joseph Wright 2. Places of birth - Felling and all others Washington.
Thomas Hall Davison 1 Thomas St. 26527 1/4th West Riding. Started 1/5th then 1/4th. War and Victory medals. Discharged 8/3/19 wounds. SR – attested from 1 Thomas St aged 18 on 17/8/16, apprentice grocer, father was William. To France 12/10/17, wounded 16/10/18, right buttock and then via 1st and 22nd Casualty Clearing Stations and 22 Gen Hosp Camiers. Hosp 30/10/18 to 17/12/18, 2nd N General in Manchester. Discharged 8/2/19. In 1901 at 20 Bell St - William Davison 28, steel moulder and Dorothy A 23 with Thomas H 2. Places of birth - Washington, Fatfield, Washington. He married Kathleen Ann Surtees Barras and died in Ripon in 1985
William Mallan 3 Thomas St. 44863 MGC. Had been York and Lancaster Regt 44863 but MGC 142753. To Reserve 25/4/19. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 29 Bell St – Hannah Mallan (Drummond) 53 widow (m 35 years with 9 children, 8 still alive) John James 28 metal dresser, Edith 23, Thomas 20 grocer’s assistant, Richard 17 metal dresser, Isabella 15 and William 12. Everyone b Fatfield.
Joseph Thomas Birtley Cook 7 Thomas St. M2/046345 Motor Transport Res Coy ASC. War and Victory medals. Pension b 1884 discharged 16/7/19. Married. Malaria and defective vision claimed – no disability and not attributable so no award. 22/3/15 to Egypt so 1915 Star. In 1911 at 12 Beech St – Joseph Thomas Birtley Cook 26 hewer, married for 1 year to Kate Voisey Cook 27 and Cuthbert 17m. Places of birth - Washington, Seaton Delaval and Cowpen New Town. Also Richard Henry Francis Terrell 7 stepson and Egreline Terrell stepdau 9, b Shankhouse and New Delaval.
John Whitelock 4 Middleham St. 26413 Driver RFA. To France 22/8/15 so War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. Bombardier. SR – b Hetton, aged 23, married, attested 3/9/14. 61st Bde which became D/764 Bde in May 1916. Promoted to L/Bdr and then A/Bdr but reverted to Gunner at own request in 1918. Discharged 2/1/19. Leave in October 1917. Married Mary Sophia Barlow at Holy Trinity 16/3/10. In 1911 at 4 Middleham St – John Whitelock 20 onsetter, married to Mary Sophia 20 for 1 year and brotherinlaw Harold Barlow driver 18. Places of birth - Easington Lane and Radcliffe Lancs 2.
Robert Hughes 8 Middleham St. 34140 Sgt RFA. Sgt 17/6/15 to Egypt. War, Victory and 1915 Star. Pension discharged 17/2/19. 7 Middleham St, rheumatism and gastritis attributable. 20% and then 30% for 9/4d +7/1d for wife and 4 children, rising to 14/- +10/8d from May 1922 until August 1922. Not in Washington in 1911.
George Radford 9 Middleham St, 330711 Sapper RE. Enlisted 23/1/18, discharged sickness 14/12/18. Silver War Badge, aged 33 did not serve overseas. Perhaps George Radford army pensioner and bricklayer’s labourer living in Sheffield in 1911 with Ada (Bartram) and daughter Phyllis. He was 26, born Sheffield. In 1891 and 1901 living at Biddick Row Fatfield with parents Samuel and Mary.
James Smith 11 Middleham St. 244521 7th Border. Was 20834 Border Regt then 244521 Labour Corps, War and Victory medals. 13/7/15 to Egypt, discharged 13/2/19. Pension b 1884 and number 244521. Address 6 Wood Houses, single. Deafness 14% for 7/6d per week for 70 weeks from March 1921. In 1911 at 11 Middleham St – Arthur Barlow 39 stoneman, married to Mary Alice 30 for 9 years and 4 children, 2 still alive – Jane Barlow 6 and William 2. Places of birth Little Lever Lancs, Bolton and Washington Station 2. Also there William Smith broinlaw 38 widower married 6 years 5 children 3 still alive – Edith 10, Thomas 8, Arthur 6 and James Smith 29. All born Bolton.
Robert Smith 3 Aysgart St 509553 496th Labour Coy. Can’t locate in 1911 Census.
Richard Baggott 5 Aysgart St. L/12574 Cpl RFA. 160th Wearside Brigade (Idle and Dissolute) Pension discharged PUO Pyrexia (fever) of Unknown Origin 13/8/18, address 25 Lambton Tce, Penshaw. GSW left shoulder 30% rising to 40% and then 30% so 21/8d +5/1d for wife and child, riding to 21/8d + 8/9d and then 13/- +5/3d until 17/4/22. Address c/o A Viponds Box 24, Wheatley, Ontario, Canada from October 1922. MM and War and Victory medals. In 1911 at10 William Tce Newbottle – Martha Baggott 58 widow (13 children, 11 still alive) Richard putter 19, John grocer’s assistant 18, Eliz 17 servant and William Anderson Ure 26 boarder, colliery clerk. Places of birth - Wolverhampton, Newbottle 3 and Liverpool. Richard Baggott married Ann Ward at CLS Jul-Sep 1914.
Joseph King 7 Aysgart St 13936 8th Yorks. War and Victory – same page as Wilf Bottoms, Tom McCrerey, John F Stafford. Alex Dobson and HSG Palmer. To France 26/8/15 1915 Star. Discharged 4/2/19. In 1911 at 3 Front Row, The Cottages, Washington Village – William King hewer 47, married for 28 years to Florence 48, 8 children – William 22 hewer, George 19 putter, Joseph 16 putter, Robert 14 driver, Florence 12, Mark Smith Pinkney soninlaw 24 married for 7 years to Agnes Pinkney 25 with 4 children, 2 still alive John Pinkney 7 and Florence Pinkney 3. Places of birth - Seaham Harbour, Sunderland, Washington 3, Felling, Washington, Walker, Sunderland, Washington and Seaham Harbour.
John Dunn Watson 7 Bell St. 8747 2nd Stoker Victory. K50346. Born 26/3/98 in Sunderland. Enlisted 21/3/18. Served on Victory and Centurion. Received war gratuity. In 1911 at 7 Wilden Tce – Thomas Watson 55 colliery labourer, married for 20 years to Catherine 42 with 8 children, 7 still alive – Thomas Smith Watson 19 labourer at chemical works, Jane 18 chemical works, William 16 driver, Robert 14 driver, John Dunn W 13, Ralph Sidney W 9, George 6 and Sarah Ellen Kirkhouse niece 20 chemical works and James Watson 56 single boarder hewer. Places of birth - Monkwearmouth, Newcastle, Monkwearmouth7, Washington and Ashton under Lyne.
Moses Tate 11 Bell St. 9477 MGC, 69th Coy MM Gazette date 21/8/17. Silver War Badge, enlisted 24/8/14, discharged 14/12/18. To France 13/7/15 so 1915 Star. Started as 15681 Yorks and War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 3 Middlefield Row – Thomas Tate 41 hewer, married to Catherine 38 for 18 years, 9 children, 7 still alive – Moses 17 putter, Mary Hannah 16 brick yard, William 14, Thomas 11, Robert 8, Dora 3 and George 8m. Places of birth Durham City, Sunny Brow, Durham City 3, Castletown 4.
William Tate 11 Bell St. 129769 86th Training Res Bn. (See above for family info.)
William Brown 14 Bell St. 116573 RAMC. Born 1876. Discharged 10/7/19, married. Pension gastritis, aggravated. 11/9/20 no further grounds. Passed away. In 1911 at 16 Model Houses – William Brown 34 insurance agent, married to Ann (Lee) 31 for 13 years, 5 children, 4 still alive – Harold 9, William 7, Bertha 6 and Edna 2. Places of birth -Spennymoor, Quebec Durham, Washington 3 and Spennymoor.
(Edward) Victor Eltringham 17 Bell St. PO/18804 HMS Queen Elizabeth. Pension b 1898 RMLI. Discharged 28/8/19. 13 Model Dwellings. MCO ?? aggravated. No grounds. In 1911 at 17 Bell St – George Henry Eltringham 36 miner, married to Alice Rebecca 38 for 14 years and 7 children – Mary Annie 14, Edward Victor 12, Eva 10, Winifred Alice 8, Richard Coates E 6, Susan Eliz 3 and Nellie 2 weeks. Places of birth - Washington, Aycliffe and Washington 7.
Albert Edward Todd 25 Bell St. 386444 165th Lab Coy. Started as 711 Cpl NF (Tyneside Irish), War and Victory medals. To Reserve 16/11/18. SR - Living at 25 Bell St when he attested on Jan 5th 1915, 33, miner, married Rose Ann King 5/10/12 but had Helen Rosenna (or possibly his wife, Holt) 1902, Clara Isabel 1904 by first wife and then Margarita b 16/6/15. Shrapnel wound to neck 10/5/16. In France 11/1/16 to 13/4/18. Also suffered from septic hand and had flu in Nov 1918.Pension b 1881 discharged 16/11/18. 25 Bell St debility, married. 30% for 12/- + 5/3d for wife and child until November 1923.
Bernard King 25 Bell St. 13982 2nd Yorks. To France 26/8/15 - 1915 Star. 8th Yorks then 6th Yorks, same page as GB Smith, George Urwin, James Ash, Patrick Keogan.War and Victory medals. MM in 2nd Bn. Discharged 2/2/19. SR - Born Bensham, single. Attested at Washington 2/9/14. 14 days leave in Dec 1917. Posted to 2nd Bn 16/5/18. Sister (illegible) lived at 22 Pattinson Town. (Miller?) In 1911 at 23 Pattinson Town – Mary Jane King, Head single 36 labourer at chemical works, Rose Ann King sister 29 single chemical works and Bernard King 19 brother labourer at chemical works. Places of birth - Earsdon and Penshaw 2. Rose Ann married Albert Edward Todd in 1912.
William Corrigan 26 Bell St. 31596 2nd N Staffs. War and Victory medals as 68021 L/Cpl having been 31596 7th N Staffs. In 1911 at Pattinson Town (no number) Michael Corrigan 55, cooper at chemical works, married to Mary Alice 41 for 20 years and 8 children, 7 still alive – James 19 miner, Annie 15 dressmaker’s assistant, William 13, Mary Alice 11, John Robert 9, James 8 and Norah 1. Places of birth - Tipperary and then all others Durham.
Nicholas Forrest 27 Bell St. 342267 Sapper RE Inland Waterways. SR – attested from 271/2 Bell St, March 1918, boiler fireman aged 25, had been in services but very faint, married 15/3/15 and child 28/4/13, discharged 13/1/19. Born South Shields 1894. In 1911 at 15 William St – John Forrest stoneman 46, married for 26 years to Margaret 44 and 11 children, 7 still alive – John Henry 20 shifter, Nichol (sic) 18 shifter, Ada 12, David 10, George 7, Violet 4. Places of birth - Ryhope 2, S Shields 6. He married Margaret Daglish and died in 1958.
John Williamson 27b Bell St. 477363 110th Lab Coy. Had been 32923 4th York and Lancaster then Lab Corps then 48093 R Inniskilling Fusiliers. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 20 Eden Tce – John Thomas Williamson hewer 47, married 26 years to Jane Ann 46 with 6 children – John 25 hewer married 3 years 1 child (no wife or child listed), Joseph 21 shifter, Robert 17 shifter, Jenny 17 and Alexander 7. All born HLS.
John William Saint 29 Bell St. 72501 Driver 46th Bde RFA. To France 22/5/15 War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. In 1911 at 9 Oak St – John William Saint 26 clay miner, married 5 years and 3 children to Francis (sic) 28 – Mary Agnes 4, John Wm 3 and Ralph 1. Places of birth - Scotswood, Gateshead and Washington 3.
William Fox 29 Bell St. 9658 29th DLI. War and Victory medal says 14th then 19th DLI. To France 11/12/15 so 1915 Star. Pension card says b 1873 discharged 19/5/19. Gastritis and varicose veins attributable to service. 6 Pollock St Gateshead. Widower. Pension of 8/- per week +3/6d for 2 children until July 1920 and then final gratuity of £35. Not in Washington in 1911
Edward Allsopp 30 Bell St. 57611 97th Lab Coy. Started as 18392 Border Regt. War and Victory medals. To France 14/7/15 so 1915 Star and discharged 23/2/19. In 1911 at 16 Shafto Tce – Edward Allsopp 54 stoneman, married to Annie 56 for 33 years, 10 children, 7 still alive - Edward 23 bricklayer’s labourer and Bertha 14. Places of birth - Usworth, Newbottle and New Washington 2.
James Hewitson 2a Hugh St. L/9411 2nd Lancers but began as H12350 Hussars 14th. War and Victory medals. Discharged 17/4/19. Not in Washington in 1911.
Albert Victor Rowland 7 Hugh St. 66292 6th NF and then 610230 Labour Corps. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 16 Margaret St – Albert Victor Rowland 23 colliery labourer above, married for 2 years to Emma (Hall) and William Holyoak R 1. Places of birth - Norwich Thorpe Derby, Hendon and Hylton.
William Dunn 10 Hugh St. 95610 5th Res DLI. 13th DLI War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 4 Shafto Tce – Margaret Dunn 58 widow (30 years 14 children 6 still alive) and William 23 colliery labourer and Bridget Hagans grdau14. Places of birth - Usworth 2 and Birtley. Discharged 20/1/19 Pension address 22 Oxclose St, claim rejected.
Frank Thompson 13 Hugh St. 23463 9th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. War and Victory – close number to Wm Troupe, Wm Stangroom, John T Archer. Enlisted 13/5/15 Silver War Badge, discharged 14/8/18, wounds aged 28. 2 Pension cards, widow Mary, Frank b 1891. Widow’s card gives Mary’s address as Victoria Bridge House. The other card states he was single, discharged 14/8/18 GSW to abdomen. 70% for pension of 28/- up to December 1923. Address 13 Hugh St. Notations go on until 1930. Frank Thompson married Mary Gaughan at CLS in Oct-Dec quarter of 1918. Not in Washington in 1911.
John Robert Wilson 9 Margaret St. 15685 2nd Yorks. Cpl reduced to Pte on 14/6/16 for misconduct. War, Victory medals (says 6th, 2nd, 10th, 2nd) and 1915 Star – to Balkans 28/9/15. Discharged 10/3/19. In 1911 at 9 Margaret St – John Robert Wilson 22 hewer, married 2 years to Eliz 22 and John Robert 1. Doris b 1913. Also George Mathison broinlaw 30 joiner and his wife Hannah 28 married 7 years and 4 children, 2 still alive – George Robert Mathison 6 and Sarah Jane M 1. Places of birth Boldon, Easington Lane, Westmoor ND, Howden, Washington and South Shields 2. Pension ledger no grounds for award. SR - aged 25, born Hedworth S Shields, miner when he attested at Washington 3/9/14. Declared a deserter 28/4/16 (with £3.16.11d worth of army kit) and tried by Court Martial. Deserted again 24/8/16, another CM and again guilty. Deserted 13/10/17. To France 18/12/17.
John William Gordon 13 Margaret St. 39828 2nd Res Cavalry. In 1911 at 25 Beech St – John William Gordon shifter 31, married to Agatha 32 for 4 years and William 3 and Ruby 1. Places of birth - Sunderland, Hetton, Sunderland and Washington.
Edward Gordon 13 Margaret St. TZ12885 Ordinary Seaman. Possible – in 1911 at 26 High Row Usworth – James Carter 47 bankman, married 22 years to Frances Ellen 45 with 3 children 2 still alive and Edward Gordon son 20 stoneshifter. Places of birth - Byker Hall, Usworth 2.
James (Dobson) Donaldson 14 Margaret St. 23655 4th DLI, next number to Tom Kenny. To France 25/8/15. For War and Victory medals it states 14th, 22nd and 19th DLI. Silver War Badge enlisted 11/2/15 and discharged 26/3/19. In 1911 at Middle Row East Rainton – James Donaldson 28 coal filler, married 5 years to Isabella (Young) with Eliz 3 and Catherine 10m. Places of birth - S Hylton. Sunderland, Hylton and E Rainton. He was brother of Thomas killed 1/7/16 and named on Washington Village memorial.
Thomas Wilson 16 Margaret St. 9768 4th MGC. Started as 24144 Yorks, discharged 7/2/19. War and Victory medals. POSSIBLE – in 1911 at 8 Beech St – William Wilson 57 machinist at cork works, married 33 years to Mary Ann with 14 children, 9 still alive – Thomas 19 labourer at cork works, Isabella 16 at Washington chemical works, Maud 14. Places of birth - Biggs Main Nd, Whitburn, Southwick, Monkwearmouth and Fulwell.
Thomas (William) Young 18 Margaret St. 9406 3rd Yorks then 284713 Labour Corps. War and Victory medals. 1915 Star says disembarked in Balkans 14/7/15 and discharged 17/5/19. Can’t locate him in 1911 Census.
Jacob Stephenson 22 Margaret St. 356764 ASC. The army has 593828 Labour Corps but only medal card is for A/Sgt Jacob S 1st NF 2444, then 35th Lab C 290595, then 13th R Inniskilling Fusiliers 47863 – War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 15 Curtin St Gateshead – Jacob Stephenson 30 colliery labourer, married 10 years to Jane and Sarah Ann 9, Arthur 4 and Benjamin 1. All born Gateshead. Born 1880 pension ledger 593828 and 22 Margaret St, married, suffering bronchitis, pension began 19/12/18. 30% rising to 40% = 12/- + 10/- for wife and 4 children then 16/- +14/2d until April 1924. Notations continued until 1932.
John Felton 23 Margaret St. 10914 Cpl 3rd Yorks. To Balkans 14/7/15 so 1915 Star and War and Victory. War and Victory list has him in 6th and 7th but not in 3rd. To Reserve 5/10/18, discharged 21/1/19. Silver War Badge, enlisted 24/8/14 and when discharged was 33 and wounds. In 1911 at 23 Margaret St – John Felton 30 hewer, married to Mary Jane for 7 years and 4 children, 2 still alive - Hannah 4 and Everline 2. Places of birth - Usworth, Washington Staiths and Usworth 2. Pension Record – appointed L/Cpl 30/5/17 and Cpl 5/3/18. Wounded at Gallipoli Sept 1915, served with1st Garrison Bn of Notts and Derbys at Alexandria from March 1916 to 10/7/16 at which point he sailed for Marseilles to join 7th Bn Yorks.. To 6th Yorks 6/8/17. 10 days leave 13/5/17. Wounded 27/9/17 near Passchendaele Ridge, shell to right hand and left knee. Wounds healed so less than 20% disability, gratuity of £32.10.0. + £5 for children. Children Hannah 16/1/07, Evelyn 27/5/08, William 22/6/14 and Thomasina 25/2/18.
Richard Simpson 24 Margaret St. 26270 L/Cpl 2nd Royal Irish Fusiliers. War and Victory medals 2nd Garrison Bn then Labour 487953 then 2nd Garrison Bn R Irish Fus 26270. Discharged 25/2/19 and b 1877, pension at 24 Margaret St, for malaria and debility 20% for 8/- per week until 10/5/21 and then Final Gratuity of £5. In 1911 at 32 Spout Lane – Robert Simpson 53 hewer, married to Eliz for 35 years and 14 children, 7 still alive – Richard 33 hewer married, Sarah S dau 28 married, Eliza 23 dau married, Mary 20, Ann 19, Henry 13, Harriott 10, Annie Thomas boarder 28 at chemical works, Thomas Lavery grson1. Not clear who is married to whom. Places of birth - Willington, Trimdon, Castle Leeder Colliery, Willington, Castle Leeder colliery 2, South Shields 2, Vullbeck??, Cornwall and Washington
Thomas Finley 25 Margaret St. 239135 505th Agric Corps. Not in Washington in 1911.
John (Thomas) Weedy 26 Margaret St. 6629 1st Cyclist Bn. To France 14/7/15 so 1915 Star. Discharged 9/2/19. War and Victory medals list says 1th and 11th Cyclist Bns. In 1911 at 3 Thomas St, Station Rd, Usworth – John Weedy living as boarder 21 shifter, b Springwell – with the family of Thomas H Smith and wife Emma. Married Ellen Megan and died in 1973.
John Williamson 27b Bell St. 477363 110th Lab Coy. Had been 32923 4th York and Lancaster then Lab Corps then 48093 R Inniskilling Fusiliers. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 20 Eden Tce – John Thomas Williamson hewer 47, married 26 years to Jane Ann 46 with 6 children – John 25 hewer married 3 years 1 child (no wife or child listed), Joseph 21 shifter, Robert 17 shifter, Jenny 17 and Alexander 7. All born HLS.
John William Saint 29 Bell St. 72501 Driver 46th Bde RFA. To France 22/5/15 War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. In 1911 at 9 Oak St – John William Saint 26 clay miner, married 5 years and 3 children to Francis (sic) 28 – Mary Agnes 4, John Wm 3 and Ralph 1. Places of birth - Scotswood, Gateshead and Washington 3.
William Fox 29 Bell St. 9658 29th DLI. War and Victory medal says 14th then 19th DLI. To France 11/12/15 so 1915 Star. Pension card says b 1873 discharged 19/5/19. Gastritis and varicose veins attributable to service. 6 Pollock St Gateshead. Widower. Pension of 8/- per week +3/6d for 2 children until July 1920 and then final gratuity of £35. Not in Washington in 1911
Edward Allsopp 30 Bell St. 57611 97th Lab Coy. Started as 18392 Border Regt. War and Victory medals. To France 14/7/15 so 1915 Star and discharged 23/2/19. In 1911 at 16 Shafto Tce – Edward Allsopp 54 stoneman, married to Annie 56 for 33 years, 10 children, 7 still alive - Edward 23 bricklayer’s labourer and Bertha 14. Places of birth - Usworth, Newbottle and New Washington 2.
James Hewitson 2a Hugh St. L/9411 2nd Lancers but began as H12350 Hussars 14th. War and Victory medals. Discharged 17/4/19. Not in Washington in 1911.
Albert Victor Rowland 7 Hugh St. 66292 6th NF and then 610230 Labour Corps. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 16 Margaret St – Albert Victor Rowland 23 colliery labourer above, married for 2 years to Emma (Hall) and William Holyoak R 1. Places of birth - Norwich Thorpe Derby, Hendon and Hylton.
William Dunn 10 Hugh St. 95610 5th Res DLI. 13th DLI War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 4 Shafto Tce – Margaret Dunn 58 widow (30 years 14 children 6 still alive) and William 23 colliery labourer and Bridget Hagans grdau14. Places of birth - Usworth 2 and Birtley. Discharged 20/1/19 Pension address 22 Oxclose St, claim rejected.
Frank Thompson 13 Hugh St. 23463 9th Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. War and Victory – close number to Wm Troupe, Wm Stangroom, John T Archer. Enlisted 13/5/15 Silver War Badge, discharged 14/8/18, wounds aged 28. 2 Pension cards, widow Mary, Frank b 1891. Widow’s card gives Mary’s address as Victoria Bridge House. The other card states he was single, discharged 14/8/18 GSW to abdomen. 70% for pension of 28/- up to December 1923. Address 13 Hugh St. Notations go on until 1930. Frank Thompson married Mary Gaughan at CLS in Oct-Dec quarter of 1918. Not in Washington in 1911.
John Robert Wilson 9 Margaret St. 15685 2nd Yorks. Cpl reduced to Pte on 14/6/16 for misconduct. War, Victory medals (says 6th, 2nd, 10th, 2nd) and 1915 Star – to Balkans 28/9/15. Discharged 10/3/19. In 1911 at 9 Margaret St – John Robert Wilson 22 hewer, married 2 years to Eliz 22 and John Robert 1. Doris b 1913. Also George Mathison broinlaw 30 joiner and his wife Hannah 28 married 7 years and 4 children, 2 still alive – George Robert Mathison 6 and Sarah Jane M 1. Places of birth Boldon, Easington Lane, Westmoor ND, Howden, Washington and South Shields 2. Pension ledger no grounds for award. SR - aged 25, born Hedworth S Shields, miner when he attested at Washington 3/9/14. Declared a deserter 28/4/16 (with £3.16.11d worth of army kit) and tried by Court Martial. Deserted again 24/8/16, another CM and again guilty. Deserted 13/10/17. To France 18/12/17.
John William Gordon 13 Margaret St. 39828 2nd Res Cavalry. In 1911 at 25 Beech St – John William Gordon shifter 31, married to Agatha 32 for 4 years and William 3 and Ruby 1. Places of birth - Sunderland, Hetton, Sunderland and Washington.
Edward Gordon 13 Margaret St. TZ12885 Ordinary Seaman. Possible – in 1911 at 26 High Row Usworth – James Carter 47 bankman, married 22 years to Frances Ellen 45 with 3 children 2 still alive and Edward Gordon son 20 stoneshifter. Places of birth - Byker Hall, Usworth 2.
James (Dobson) Donaldson 14 Margaret St. 23655 4th DLI, next number to Tom Kenny. To France 25/8/15. For War and Victory medals it states 14th, 22nd and 19th DLI. Silver War Badge enlisted 11/2/15 and discharged 26/3/19. In 1911 at Middle Row East Rainton – James Donaldson 28 coal filler, married 5 years to Isabella (Young) with Eliz 3 and Catherine 10m. Places of birth - S Hylton. Sunderland, Hylton and E Rainton. He was brother of Thomas killed 1/7/16 and named on Washington Village memorial.
Thomas Wilson 16 Margaret St. 9768 4th MGC. Started as 24144 Yorks, discharged 7/2/19. War and Victory medals. POSSIBLE – in 1911 at 8 Beech St – William Wilson 57 machinist at cork works, married 33 years to Mary Ann with 14 children, 9 still alive – Thomas 19 labourer at cork works, Isabella 16 at Washington chemical works, Maud 14. Places of birth - Biggs Main Nd, Whitburn, Southwick, Monkwearmouth and Fulwell.
Thomas (William) Young 18 Margaret St. 9406 3rd Yorks then 284713 Labour Corps. War and Victory medals. 1915 Star says disembarked in Balkans 14/7/15 and discharged 17/5/19. Can’t locate him in 1911 Census.
Jacob Stephenson 22 Margaret St. 356764 ASC. The army has 593828 Labour Corps but only medal card is for A/Sgt Jacob S 1st NF 2444, then 35th Lab C 290595, then 13th R Inniskilling Fusiliers 47863 – War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 15 Curtin St Gateshead – Jacob Stephenson 30 colliery labourer, married 10 years to Jane and Sarah Ann 9, Arthur 4 and Benjamin 1. All born Gateshead. Born 1880 pension ledger 593828 and 22 Margaret St, married, suffering bronchitis, pension began 19/12/18. 30% rising to 40% = 12/- + 10/- for wife and 4 children then 16/- +14/2d until April 1924. Notations continued until 1932.
John Felton 23 Margaret St. 10914 Cpl 3rd Yorks. To Balkans 14/7/15 so 1915 Star and War and Victory. War and Victory list has him in 6th and 7th but not in 3rd. To Reserve 5/10/18, discharged 21/1/19. Silver War Badge, enlisted 24/8/14 and when discharged was 33 and wounds. In 1911 at 23 Margaret St – John Felton 30 hewer, married to Mary Jane for 7 years and 4 children, 2 still alive - Hannah 4 and Everline 2. Places of birth - Usworth, Washington Staiths and Usworth 2. Pension Record – appointed L/Cpl 30/5/17 and Cpl 5/3/18. Wounded at Gallipoli Sept 1915, served with1st Garrison Bn of Notts and Derbys at Alexandria from March 1916 to 10/7/16 at which point he sailed for Marseilles to join 7th Bn Yorks.. To 6th Yorks 6/8/17. 10 days leave 13/5/17. Wounded 27/9/17 near Passchendaele Ridge, shell to right hand and left knee. Wounds healed so less than 20% disability, gratuity of £32.10.0. + £5 for children. Children Hannah 16/1/07, Evelyn 27/5/08, William 22/6/14 and Thomasina 25/2/18.
Richard Simpson 24 Margaret St. 26270 L/Cpl 2nd Royal Irish Fusiliers. War and Victory medals 2nd Garrison Bn then Labour 487953 then 2nd Garrison Bn R Irish Fus 26270. Discharged 25/2/19 and b 1877, pension at 24 Margaret St, for malaria and debility 20% for 8/- per week until 10/5/21 and then Final Gratuity of £5. In 1911 at 32 Spout Lane – Robert Simpson 53 hewer, married to Eliz for 35 years and 14 children, 7 still alive – Richard 33 hewer married, Sarah S dau 28 married, Eliza 23 dau married, Mary 20, Ann 19, Henry 13, Harriott 10, Annie Thomas boarder 28 at chemical works, Thomas Lavery grson1. Not clear who is married to whom. Places of birth - Willington, Trimdon, Castle Leeder Colliery, Willington, Castle Leeder colliery 2, South Shields 2, Vullbeck??, Cornwall and Washington
Thomas Finley 25 Margaret St. 239135 505th Agric Corps. Not in Washington in 1911.
John (Thomas) Weedy 26 Margaret St. 6629 1st Cyclist Bn. To France 14/7/15 so 1915 Star. Discharged 9/2/19. War and Victory medals list says 1th and 11th Cyclist Bns. In 1911 at 3 Thomas St, Station Rd, Usworth – John Weedy living as boarder 21 shifter, b Springwell – with the family of Thomas H Smith and wife Emma. Married Ellen Megan and died in 1973.
Thomas Sharp 1 Davies St or Ritchie Tce. 823 RME. Not in Washington in 1911 but possibly Thomas Sharp at 1 The Burns Fatfield. Aged 18, born Pelton. William Sharp 55 hewer widower (married 32 years and 13 children, 10 still alive) – William 24 hewer, Thomas 18 waggonwayman, Harriet 16, Lizzie 13, Hnery 12, Nellie 10 and Charles 8. Places of birth - Barrow and then everyone else at Pelton.
George (Henry) Douglas 3 Davies St or Ritchie Tce. K40666 Stoker Renown. HMS Renown was the lead ship of her class of battlecruisers of the Royal Navy built during the First World War. She was originally laid down as an improved version of the Revenge-class battleships. Her construction was suspended on the outbreak of war on the grounds she would not be ready in a timely manner. Admiral Lord Fisher, upon becoming First Sea Lord, gained approval to restart her construction as a battlecruiser that could be built and enter service quickly. The Director of Naval Construction (DNC), Eustace Tennyson-D'Eyncourt, quickly produced an entirely new design to meet Admiral Lord Fisher's requirements and the builders agreed to deliver the ships in 15 months. They did not quite meet that ambitious goal, but the ship was delivered a few months after the Battle of Jutland in 1916. Renown, and her sister HMS Repulse, were the world's fastest capital ships upon completion.
Renown did not see combat during the war
Geo Henry - Born 19/10/97, Washington, hewer, joined 31/1/17. Renown from July 1917. War Gratuity paid. In 1911 at 11 Biddick Row – Joseph Turner Douglas 57 forgeman, married to Emma 46 for 29 years, 10 children, 8 still alive William 19 labourer at engineering works, Thomas 16 blacksmith’s striker at engineering works, George 14 driver, Joseph 11, Mary 9, Elizabeth Ann Franklin dau 24 married to Thomas 24 blacksmith at engineering works. Places of birth - Fatfield and then rest at Biddick.
Robert Williamson 5 Davies St or Ritchie Tce. 23629 8th N Staffs. War and Victory medals, Silver War Badge, enlisted 4/7/11 and discharged 2/2/19 aged 25. Medal roll has him as 3104 2nd NF then 23629 1st Garrison Bn N Staffs, then 1st N Staffs then 8th N Staffs. Pension ledger b 1893, single 9 Middlefield Row, malaria and GSW eyes 30% reducing to 6-14% for 12/- and then 7/6d for 104 weeks from August 1921 + gratuity of £20. In 1911 at 20 Eden Tce – John Thomas Williamson 47 hewer, married to Jane Ann for 26 years with 6 children John 25 married for 3 years 1 child (no wife mentioned) Joseph 21 shifter, Robert 17 shifter, Jenny 14 and Alexander 7. All born HLS.
Thomas Ward 19 Davies St or Ritchie Tce. 755 Sgt NF. Discharged 24/9/18 Pension ledger. 19 Ritchie Tce, gassed, married. Under 20% so 6/6d + 3/2d for wife and 3 children until September 1920. War and Victory medals – 27th NF, then 24/27th and then 27th. In 1911 at 10 Oxclose St – Thomas Ward 30 brickyard labourer, Isabella 31, married 8 years, 4 children and only 1 alive – Mary Ann 4. Places of birth - Usworth, Washington and Pelaw.
Ninian Skeoch 25 Davies St or Ritchie Tce. 28/261 14th NF. War and Victory medals has 18th NF, 14th then 1st. In 1911 at 108 Violet St, Benwell – Ninian Skeoch 25 brickmaker, married to Frances 23 for 1 year and Doris 2m. Places of birth - Heaton, Washington and Benwell.
Robert Urwin 29 Davies St or Ritchie Tce. 15731 8th Yorks. In 1901 he was living at Redheugh Rd, Gateshead, with his parents - Robert (50), a blacksmith, and Ann (43) - and his siblings Edward (19), George (9) and Jane (11). Edward was a draper’s warehouseman and Robert a cartman at the gas works. All the children had been born in America but were British Subjects.
In 1911 George, Jane and Robert the elder, were still living together at 6, Weldon (probably Wilden) Terrace, Washington. George was a “labourer at the pits,” while Jane was a char woman. At the same address was the family of George Clarke (43, born in Stratford, London) who’d been married to Susannah, nee Urwin, for 8 years. Their child was George (8). Meanwhile Robert was living at 31 Ritchie Tce 27, a chemical labourer, married for 4 years to Jessie Lovinia and children Annie 3 and Louisa Eliz 4. Places of birth were Washington Station (not USA as 1901 stated), North Biddick and Washington Station 2.
Robert served as Private 15731, 8th Bn Yorkshire Regiment and joined the BEF in France on 26/8/15. He died, however, in Italy on 20th December 1918. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that Jessie, Robert’s widow, received £34.13.3d on 21/7/19, that sum including a war gratuity of £25. The list noted that Robert had died from choking. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 in today’s money. On 13/2/24 Jessie Lavinia Urwin, 38, daughter of James Drummond, married John Ernest Rogerson, 32, son of Luke (deceased) at Holy Trinity, Washington.
Robert is buried in Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery, Plot 10, Row A, Grave 9. A pension card for the widow of Robert Urwin 15731 Yorks Reg shows that on 30/10/19 a pension was granted at 13/9d for her and 20/- for children. A different card names her as Jessie L, born 1883, with 4 children and a pension of £1.6.8d for her, with an allowance for children of £1.9.6d giving a total of £2.16.2d A grant of £9 had been paid to her on 7/2/19. There was also a joint card for Mr Urwin of Wilden Terrace. A pension card for George and Robert Urwin ((under 13968) lists them as George 13968 Yorks Regt, son of Mr Robert Urwin (died in CLS Jan 1924) of 6 Wilden Tce, Washington Station, kina 26/28/9/15 and Robert Pte 15731 (no date of death given). Mr Urwin received a pension of 5/- per week from 4/7/16 but that increased after the death of Robert.
Henry Simpson 31 Davies St or Ritchie Tce. 219241 ASC. Not under this number. In 1911 at 32 Spout Lane – Robert Simpson 53 hewer, married to Eliz for 35 years and 14 children, 7 still alive – Richard 33 hewer married, Sarah S dau 28 married, Eliza 23 dau married, Mary 20, Ann 19, Henry 13, Harriott 10, Annie Thomas boarder 28 at chemical works, Thomas Lavery grson1. Not clear who is married to whom. Places of birth - Willington, Trimdon, Castle Leeder Colliery, Willington, Castle Leeder colliery 2, South Shields 2, Vullbeck??, Cornwall and Washington
(Patrick) William McCourt 1 Oxclose St. 267 Farrier 19th DLI. War and Victory medals. . In 1911 at 27 The Square, Usworth - 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, William an engine man at the colliery. William married Annie Dean and died in 1957.
Norman Bennett Sewell 10 Oxclose St. 46595, 4th Res Yorks Bn. Pension ledger says b 1897, discharged 10/3/19. Address changed from 10 Oxclose St to 5 Bainton St Old Penshaw, 20% for 8/- weekly until 6/4/22 and then no grounds. SR - Was at 10 Oxclose St when he attested 10/12/15 and mobilised in Aug 1917. Did not serve overseas In 1901 at 28 Pattinson Town – Thomas Sewell 41 labourer and Sarah Jane 40 with Arthur 16 labourer, Thomas 14 labourer, Margaret 11, Albert 9 Norman 4. Places of birth - Durham City, Netherton Nd, Penshaw, New Herrington and Washington 2. In 1911 at Falla Park Rd, Heworth – Sara Sewell 49 widow, married 27 years and 6 children, with Thomas 24 colliery labourer, Margaret Eliz 22, Norman 14, Stanley 9 and Thos Wm grandson 1. Places of birth - Netherton Nd, Penshaw, Bensham, Barmston 2 and CLS.
Albert Bennett Sewell 9 KOYLI then 8th KOYLI then 9th S Staffs 43385, War and Victory medals and discharged 10/5/20. Medals returned for adjustment in Nov 1923. (See above for family info.)
Thomas Hancock 19 Oxclose St. 251287 Gunner RFA. SR for 344944 Driller, married to Frances 4/12/15 and children John George b 14/9/16 and Thomas 23/7/18 of 57 Edith Ave, deleted to 19 Oxclose St, 22 years old. Attested 2/3/16 and mobilised 6/11/17. Also 144944 35th RAMC Coy from October 1918. Doesn’t appear to have gone abroad and no record of medals. In 1911 at 43 Back New Row, New Washington – George Hancock 55 hewer, married for 34 years to Margaret 54 with 10 children, 7 still alive – Thomas 16 screener, Barbara 24, Violet 13, Seliner 10 and then three deleted Jane Ann, Eliz and John – all married. Places of birth Cornwall, Blyth, New Washington 4.
Henry James Adams 20 Oxclose St. T/397344 17th MT ASC. Not under that number. Perhaps in 1911 at Heworth Ave, Pelaw – Henry Adams 38 hewer, married to Kate
(Docherty) 37 for 14 years with 8 children, 6 still alive – Esther 13, Meggie 10, George 8, Annie 6, Kate 3 and Alfred 1. Places of birth - Braintree, Essex and then all others at Usworth.
Bernard Keogan 21 Oxclose St. 242048 Driver RFA. SR as 42645. Single miner of 21 Oxclose St when he attested on 12/12/15, mobilised 17/10/17 aged 30; next of kin mother Mary Jane. Didn’t go abroad. 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.
Joseph Robert Ducker 22 Oxclose St. 11/R. 506110 Sapper RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 22 Carville Rd, Wallsend – Joseph Robert Ducker 26, electric craneman, married 3 years to Alice (Stoves), 2 children, 1 alive – John Stoves D 11m. Places of birth - Jarrow, Station Town and Wallsend. JR died in 1965.
Edward Simpson 25 Oxclose St. 201388 Gunner RFA X/38/Trench Mortar Battery. Discharged 22/1/19 Pension ledger, 15 Oxclose St, GSW to neck, claim disallowed, Royal Fusiliers. Perhaps Batt C 82nd Bde, man in 7 Can GH hospital under that number. No medal info. Can’t find him in 1911 Census.
Thomas Armstrong 1 Hilthorn Tce. 14689 6th EYorks. To Balkans 26/9/15. Re-enlisted in RASC 25/7/19 and discharged 31/7/20. War and Victory medals. May be - in 1911 at 3 Havannah Tce – in 4 rooms – John Walton Armstrong 47 engineman above, married to Margaret 41 for 20 years with 11 children, 9 still alive – John James 20 hewer, George Henry 19 putter, Thomas Annel 16 pony driver, Edith Maud 13, Ethel, 11, Norman 9, Lilian 5, Eliz Ann 2 and Gladis (sic) 1. Places of birth - Alston, Norham, Walker, Washington 8.
John Evan Challoner 3 Hilthorn Tce. 11085 L/Cpl 12th Yorks. To Balkans 2/7/15 as 11085 West Yorks so 1915 Star and then 103539 DLI. War and Victory medals – has 6 Yorks 11085, 2nd Yorks, 7th Yorks, 12 Yorks and then 62841 Yorks LI and ‘serving’. PR – born Wrexham, 22 miner, married, record shows 46 days of awol of one kind or another. Home 25/8/14 to 1/7/15 and then to Balkans, to France 2/7/16 and again from 20/1/17. Wounded; married Louisa Ashott/Askett at CLS 15/6/12 and Katharine b 1912, Mary Emma 1914, John James 1915 and Harriett 1918 and Thomas 1919.Rejoined at Sunderland 21/7/19, deserted Feb 1920 and then sentenced to 6m detention for desertion in July 1920.
Dennis Gambles 8 Hilthorn Tce. S/2156 2nd RMLI. Marine Register of Service gives 2672 S, Portsmouth Division enlisted at Crystal Palace into RND Divisional Train 11/3/15, born 1887. 11/5/17 breaking out of camp and drunkenness on active service – 7 days FP1 and 14 days pay. 99 days of FP or forfeiture of pay for various other offences. Left Mudros 17/5/16. To Med Ex Force 26/4/15 – 8/1/16 and then stayed in Med until May 1916 and then to France until July 1918 when wounded in chest. Broke out of hospital in Newcastle in September 1918. War gratuity of £18.10.0d Address given as Bloemfontain Cres Craghead. Discharged 18/2/19. In 1911 at 7 Jubilee Tce, Hamsterley – Robert French 35 hewer, married for 4 years to Margaret Ann with 1 child who had died and Joseph Gamble 15, driver, wife’s brother in law, Dennis Gamble 13 wife’s broinlaw brickyard labourer and Joseph Gibson 32, hewer single boarder. Places of birth - Wardley, Sunderland 3 and Leamside.
Isaac Gambles 8 Hilthorn Tce. 19998 1/6th HLI. (William J HLI 29183 then Tanks 304987 War and Victory.) In 1901 at 71 Carnaby Tce Gateshead – Catherine Gamble wife M b Crook (no husband noted) with Peter 18 Margaret 16, Isaac 14, Mary 12, Agnes 10, Ellen 7, Joseph 5 and Dennis 3. Places of birth - Crook, Scotland, Sunderland, Seaham Harbour 4 and Sunderland 2.
Joseph Gambles 8 Hilthorn Tce. Z/2480 RND. (see above) Enlisted 30/11/14. Served on Ganges until 20/5/19.
John Norman Pluse 1 Clyde Tce. 205683 Gunner 49 Siege Battery RGA. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 3 Falshaw St – JW Pluse blacksmith 35, married for 14 years to Janet with 3 children – John Norman 13, Thomas William 10, Minnie 4 and Eliz mother 65 widow.
Places of birth - Washington, Penshaw, Washington 3 and HLS. He married Hannah Eliz Mason and died in Middlesex in 1970.
George (Henry) Douglas 3 Davies St or Ritchie Tce. K40666 Stoker Renown. HMS Renown was the lead ship of her class of battlecruisers of the Royal Navy built during the First World War. She was originally laid down as an improved version of the Revenge-class battleships. Her construction was suspended on the outbreak of war on the grounds she would not be ready in a timely manner. Admiral Lord Fisher, upon becoming First Sea Lord, gained approval to restart her construction as a battlecruiser that could be built and enter service quickly. The Director of Naval Construction (DNC), Eustace Tennyson-D'Eyncourt, quickly produced an entirely new design to meet Admiral Lord Fisher's requirements and the builders agreed to deliver the ships in 15 months. They did not quite meet that ambitious goal, but the ship was delivered a few months after the Battle of Jutland in 1916. Renown, and her sister HMS Repulse, were the world's fastest capital ships upon completion.
Renown did not see combat during the war
Geo Henry - Born 19/10/97, Washington, hewer, joined 31/1/17. Renown from July 1917. War Gratuity paid. In 1911 at 11 Biddick Row – Joseph Turner Douglas 57 forgeman, married to Emma 46 for 29 years, 10 children, 8 still alive William 19 labourer at engineering works, Thomas 16 blacksmith’s striker at engineering works, George 14 driver, Joseph 11, Mary 9, Elizabeth Ann Franklin dau 24 married to Thomas 24 blacksmith at engineering works. Places of birth - Fatfield and then rest at Biddick.
Robert Williamson 5 Davies St or Ritchie Tce. 23629 8th N Staffs. War and Victory medals, Silver War Badge, enlisted 4/7/11 and discharged 2/2/19 aged 25. Medal roll has him as 3104 2nd NF then 23629 1st Garrison Bn N Staffs, then 1st N Staffs then 8th N Staffs. Pension ledger b 1893, single 9 Middlefield Row, malaria and GSW eyes 30% reducing to 6-14% for 12/- and then 7/6d for 104 weeks from August 1921 + gratuity of £20. In 1911 at 20 Eden Tce – John Thomas Williamson 47 hewer, married to Jane Ann for 26 years with 6 children John 25 married for 3 years 1 child (no wife mentioned) Joseph 21 shifter, Robert 17 shifter, Jenny 14 and Alexander 7. All born HLS.
Thomas Ward 19 Davies St or Ritchie Tce. 755 Sgt NF. Discharged 24/9/18 Pension ledger. 19 Ritchie Tce, gassed, married. Under 20% so 6/6d + 3/2d for wife and 3 children until September 1920. War and Victory medals – 27th NF, then 24/27th and then 27th. In 1911 at 10 Oxclose St – Thomas Ward 30 brickyard labourer, Isabella 31, married 8 years, 4 children and only 1 alive – Mary Ann 4. Places of birth - Usworth, Washington and Pelaw.
Ninian Skeoch 25 Davies St or Ritchie Tce. 28/261 14th NF. War and Victory medals has 18th NF, 14th then 1st. In 1911 at 108 Violet St, Benwell – Ninian Skeoch 25 brickmaker, married to Frances 23 for 1 year and Doris 2m. Places of birth - Heaton, Washington and Benwell.
Robert Urwin 29 Davies St or Ritchie Tce. 15731 8th Yorks. In 1901 he was living at Redheugh Rd, Gateshead, with his parents - Robert (50), a blacksmith, and Ann (43) - and his siblings Edward (19), George (9) and Jane (11). Edward was a draper’s warehouseman and Robert a cartman at the gas works. All the children had been born in America but were British Subjects.
In 1911 George, Jane and Robert the elder, were still living together at 6, Weldon (probably Wilden) Terrace, Washington. George was a “labourer at the pits,” while Jane was a char woman. At the same address was the family of George Clarke (43, born in Stratford, London) who’d been married to Susannah, nee Urwin, for 8 years. Their child was George (8). Meanwhile Robert was living at 31 Ritchie Tce 27, a chemical labourer, married for 4 years to Jessie Lovinia and children Annie 3 and Louisa Eliz 4. Places of birth were Washington Station (not USA as 1901 stated), North Biddick and Washington Station 2.
Robert served as Private 15731, 8th Bn Yorkshire Regiment and joined the BEF in France on 26/8/15. He died, however, in Italy on 20th December 1918. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that Jessie, Robert’s widow, received £34.13.3d on 21/7/19, that sum including a war gratuity of £25. The list noted that Robert had died from choking. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 in today’s money. On 13/2/24 Jessie Lavinia Urwin, 38, daughter of James Drummond, married John Ernest Rogerson, 32, son of Luke (deceased) at Holy Trinity, Washington.
Robert is buried in Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery, Plot 10, Row A, Grave 9. A pension card for the widow of Robert Urwin 15731 Yorks Reg shows that on 30/10/19 a pension was granted at 13/9d for her and 20/- for children. A different card names her as Jessie L, born 1883, with 4 children and a pension of £1.6.8d for her, with an allowance for children of £1.9.6d giving a total of £2.16.2d A grant of £9 had been paid to her on 7/2/19. There was also a joint card for Mr Urwin of Wilden Terrace. A pension card for George and Robert Urwin ((under 13968) lists them as George 13968 Yorks Regt, son of Mr Robert Urwin (died in CLS Jan 1924) of 6 Wilden Tce, Washington Station, kina 26/28/9/15 and Robert Pte 15731 (no date of death given). Mr Urwin received a pension of 5/- per week from 4/7/16 but that increased after the death of Robert.
Henry Simpson 31 Davies St or Ritchie Tce. 219241 ASC. Not under this number. In 1911 at 32 Spout Lane – Robert Simpson 53 hewer, married to Eliz for 35 years and 14 children, 7 still alive – Richard 33 hewer married, Sarah S dau 28 married, Eliza 23 dau married, Mary 20, Ann 19, Henry 13, Harriott 10, Annie Thomas boarder 28 at chemical works, Thomas Lavery grson1. Not clear who is married to whom. Places of birth - Willington, Trimdon, Castle Leeder Colliery, Willington, Castle Leeder colliery 2, South Shields 2, Vullbeck??, Cornwall and Washington
(Patrick) William McCourt 1 Oxclose St. 267 Farrier 19th DLI. War and Victory medals. . In 1911 at 27 The Square, Usworth - 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, William an engine man at the colliery. William married Annie Dean and died in 1957.
Norman Bennett Sewell 10 Oxclose St. 46595, 4th Res Yorks Bn. Pension ledger says b 1897, discharged 10/3/19. Address changed from 10 Oxclose St to 5 Bainton St Old Penshaw, 20% for 8/- weekly until 6/4/22 and then no grounds. SR - Was at 10 Oxclose St when he attested 10/12/15 and mobilised in Aug 1917. Did not serve overseas In 1901 at 28 Pattinson Town – Thomas Sewell 41 labourer and Sarah Jane 40 with Arthur 16 labourer, Thomas 14 labourer, Margaret 11, Albert 9 Norman 4. Places of birth - Durham City, Netherton Nd, Penshaw, New Herrington and Washington 2. In 1911 at Falla Park Rd, Heworth – Sara Sewell 49 widow, married 27 years and 6 children, with Thomas 24 colliery labourer, Margaret Eliz 22, Norman 14, Stanley 9 and Thos Wm grandson 1. Places of birth - Netherton Nd, Penshaw, Bensham, Barmston 2 and CLS.
Albert Bennett Sewell 9 KOYLI then 8th KOYLI then 9th S Staffs 43385, War and Victory medals and discharged 10/5/20. Medals returned for adjustment in Nov 1923. (See above for family info.)
Thomas Hancock 19 Oxclose St. 251287 Gunner RFA. SR for 344944 Driller, married to Frances 4/12/15 and children John George b 14/9/16 and Thomas 23/7/18 of 57 Edith Ave, deleted to 19 Oxclose St, 22 years old. Attested 2/3/16 and mobilised 6/11/17. Also 144944 35th RAMC Coy from October 1918. Doesn’t appear to have gone abroad and no record of medals. In 1911 at 43 Back New Row, New Washington – George Hancock 55 hewer, married for 34 years to Margaret 54 with 10 children, 7 still alive – Thomas 16 screener, Barbara 24, Violet 13, Seliner 10 and then three deleted Jane Ann, Eliz and John – all married. Places of birth Cornwall, Blyth, New Washington 4.
Henry James Adams 20 Oxclose St. T/397344 17th MT ASC. Not under that number. Perhaps in 1911 at Heworth Ave, Pelaw – Henry Adams 38 hewer, married to Kate
(Docherty) 37 for 14 years with 8 children, 6 still alive – Esther 13, Meggie 10, George 8, Annie 6, Kate 3 and Alfred 1. Places of birth - Braintree, Essex and then all others at Usworth.
Bernard Keogan 21 Oxclose St. 242048 Driver RFA. SR as 42645. Single miner of 21 Oxclose St when he attested on 12/12/15, mobilised 17/10/17 aged 30; next of kin mother Mary Jane. Didn’t go abroad. 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.
Joseph Robert Ducker 22 Oxclose St. 11/R. 506110 Sapper RE. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 22 Carville Rd, Wallsend – Joseph Robert Ducker 26, electric craneman, married 3 years to Alice (Stoves), 2 children, 1 alive – John Stoves D 11m. Places of birth - Jarrow, Station Town and Wallsend. JR died in 1965.
Edward Simpson 25 Oxclose St. 201388 Gunner RFA X/38/Trench Mortar Battery. Discharged 22/1/19 Pension ledger, 15 Oxclose St, GSW to neck, claim disallowed, Royal Fusiliers. Perhaps Batt C 82nd Bde, man in 7 Can GH hospital under that number. No medal info. Can’t find him in 1911 Census.
Thomas Armstrong 1 Hilthorn Tce. 14689 6th EYorks. To Balkans 26/9/15. Re-enlisted in RASC 25/7/19 and discharged 31/7/20. War and Victory medals. May be - in 1911 at 3 Havannah Tce – in 4 rooms – John Walton Armstrong 47 engineman above, married to Margaret 41 for 20 years with 11 children, 9 still alive – John James 20 hewer, George Henry 19 putter, Thomas Annel 16 pony driver, Edith Maud 13, Ethel, 11, Norman 9, Lilian 5, Eliz Ann 2 and Gladis (sic) 1. Places of birth - Alston, Norham, Walker, Washington 8.
John Evan Challoner 3 Hilthorn Tce. 11085 L/Cpl 12th Yorks. To Balkans 2/7/15 as 11085 West Yorks so 1915 Star and then 103539 DLI. War and Victory medals – has 6 Yorks 11085, 2nd Yorks, 7th Yorks, 12 Yorks and then 62841 Yorks LI and ‘serving’. PR – born Wrexham, 22 miner, married, record shows 46 days of awol of one kind or another. Home 25/8/14 to 1/7/15 and then to Balkans, to France 2/7/16 and again from 20/1/17. Wounded; married Louisa Ashott/Askett at CLS 15/6/12 and Katharine b 1912, Mary Emma 1914, John James 1915 and Harriett 1918 and Thomas 1919.Rejoined at Sunderland 21/7/19, deserted Feb 1920 and then sentenced to 6m detention for desertion in July 1920.
Dennis Gambles 8 Hilthorn Tce. S/2156 2nd RMLI. Marine Register of Service gives 2672 S, Portsmouth Division enlisted at Crystal Palace into RND Divisional Train 11/3/15, born 1887. 11/5/17 breaking out of camp and drunkenness on active service – 7 days FP1 and 14 days pay. 99 days of FP or forfeiture of pay for various other offences. Left Mudros 17/5/16. To Med Ex Force 26/4/15 – 8/1/16 and then stayed in Med until May 1916 and then to France until July 1918 when wounded in chest. Broke out of hospital in Newcastle in September 1918. War gratuity of £18.10.0d Address given as Bloemfontain Cres Craghead. Discharged 18/2/19. In 1911 at 7 Jubilee Tce, Hamsterley – Robert French 35 hewer, married for 4 years to Margaret Ann with 1 child who had died and Joseph Gamble 15, driver, wife’s brother in law, Dennis Gamble 13 wife’s broinlaw brickyard labourer and Joseph Gibson 32, hewer single boarder. Places of birth - Wardley, Sunderland 3 and Leamside.
Isaac Gambles 8 Hilthorn Tce. 19998 1/6th HLI. (William J HLI 29183 then Tanks 304987 War and Victory.) In 1901 at 71 Carnaby Tce Gateshead – Catherine Gamble wife M b Crook (no husband noted) with Peter 18 Margaret 16, Isaac 14, Mary 12, Agnes 10, Ellen 7, Joseph 5 and Dennis 3. Places of birth - Crook, Scotland, Sunderland, Seaham Harbour 4 and Sunderland 2.
Joseph Gambles 8 Hilthorn Tce. Z/2480 RND. (see above) Enlisted 30/11/14. Served on Ganges until 20/5/19.
John Norman Pluse 1 Clyde Tce. 205683 Gunner 49 Siege Battery RGA. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 3 Falshaw St – JW Pluse blacksmith 35, married for 14 years to Janet with 3 children – John Norman 13, Thomas William 10, Minnie 4 and Eliz mother 65 widow.
Places of birth - Washington, Penshaw, Washington 3 and HLS. He married Hannah Eliz Mason and died in Middlesex in 1970.
Edward Mason 1 Clyde Tce. 38561 Sapper 88th Field Coy RE. War and Victory medals. Discharged 23/4/19, born 1878 Pension ledger. 1 Clyde Tce. No reason but 20% and then 1-5% for 8/- + 4/8d for 2 children and then 10/6d combined for wife and 2 children for 35 weeks from 15/7/21. Perhaps – In 1911 at 12 Penshaw Staiths – Edward Mason 32, bricklayer, married 11 years to Ellen 31 with 3 children Hannah Eliz 11, Mildred 7 and Edward 4 and Henry Moody wife’s brother, shifter below, 20 and Edward Mason cousin 22 colliery labourer.. Places of birth - Perkinsville, Newbottle, Gateshead, HLS, Barmston, Newbottle and Newcastle.
Walter Yearsley 4 Clyde Tce. 14632 Signaller 6th E Yorks. To Balkans 7/12/15 – 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Number close to Marker Wake and Frank Blair. In 1911 at 5 Margaret St - Walter Yearsley 30, colliery labourer married to Emma 24 for 4 years. Places of birth -S Shields and Alnwick.
James Carty 5 Clyde Tce. 111928 187th Lab Coy. DLI Private 15 in 19th, Lab 111928 then N Staffs 44440, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 3 St Peter’s St – Martin Carty 76 retired labourer, married to Margaret Ann 65 for 42 years and 11 children, 7 still alive and William 32 married 5 years 1 child (no wife evident) brickworks, Richard 30 colliery labourer, John Kinniggion screener adopted son 14, James grandson 5 and Mary Temple boarder 19, magnesia worker. Places of birth Mayo, Walker, Tudhoe 3, Washington and Felling. James at 5 too young to serve but James Sr had a son James b Tudhoe in 1880 who, in 1911 was living as a visitor at Spennymoor, described as married but no wife present.
William Carty 5 Clyde Tce. 385121 766th Area Employ Coy. Had been 14898 Yorks Reg. War and Victory medals. (See above.)
John Francis Hannigan 5 Clyde Tce. SS7033 Able Seaman HMS Renown. HMS Renown was the lead ship of her class of battlecruisers of the Royal Navy built during the First World War. She was originally laid down as an improved version of the Revenge-class battleships. Her construction was suspended on the outbreak of war on the grounds she would not be ready in a timely manner. Admiral Lord Fisher, upon becoming First Sea Lord, gained approval to restart her construction as a battlecruiser that could be built and enter service quickly. The Director of Naval Construction (DNC), Eustace Tennyson-D'Eyncourt, quickly produced an entirely new design to meet Admiral Lord Fisher's requirements and the builders agreed to deliver the ships in 15 months. They did not quite meet that ambitious goal, but the ship was delivered a few months after the Battle of Jutland in 1916. Renown, and her sister HMS Repulse, were the world's fastest capital ships upon completion.
Renown did not see combat during the war
Not in Washington in 1911. Can’t find him in 1911 Census.
George Fred Button 7 Clyde Tce. 449372 Cpl 821st Area Employment Coy. 15821 Cpl 10th Yorks, War and Victory medals. To France 9/9/15 and discharged 17/1/19. In 1911 at 28 Station Rd, Washington – James Button 59 widower shifter, William 25 hewer, George 20 rolleywayman, Frederick 18 grocer’s assistant, John 15 driver, Norman 9, Margaret 12, Eliz Dixon 30 married 3 years to James Dixon 30 chock and time drawer, and Ellen Towers, single servant 17. Places of birth - Yoxford Sussex, Barmston 4, Washington, Barmston 2, Lamesley and Washington. George married Eliz Ann Watt and died in 1983.
James Yearsley 1 St Peter’s St. 233966 ASC. Pension ledger, 1 St Peter’s St, malaria from 20% to 16% to 5% = 8/-/ then 8/- for him and 4/8d for wife and 2 children and then 10/6d combined for 35 weeks from13/5/21. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 1 Hugh St – Robert James Ryder Yearsley 32 engineers labourer, married to Isabella (Paul) 22 for 1 year and 2 children had both died. Places of birth - S Shields and Seaham Harbour. He died in 1937.
Frederick Armstrong 2 St Peter’s St 14796 1st E Yorks - was born in Newbottle and was a married coal miner when he attested on 4th November 1914. He was 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighed 124 lbs, and was sallow-complexioned with brown hair and eyes. He became Private 14796, 1/4th East Yorkshire Regiment, part of the 50th Division. James Hepplewhite served in
the same Battalion. His wife was Ethel Armstrong (nee Moon) of 2, St Peter’s Street, Washington Station, and their children - Mary Ann, Elizabeth G and Frederick - were born in 1904, 1910 and 1916, respectively. A current family member states that Fred Archer Armstrong (i.e. Fred Jr.) was named after Fred Archer, champion jockey from 1874-1886 and rider of 26 classic winners, including the Derby on 5 occasions. Mary Ann (Polly) bore Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music. Another child, James (3), died of bronchial pneumonia, rickets and convulsions in August 1916, the family then living at 2 Hugh Street, Washington. Fred and Mary had married at Fatfield Parish Church in January 1909, witnesses being EA and Wm Todd. EA Todd of 6, Spout Lane, James’ aunt, completed the death certificate for the child.
After Fred’s death Ethel married again, to Harry Meynell, and they had Gordon, Harry, James, Enid, Clara and Bryan (after whom Bryan Ferry was named). A current relative states that Fred Ferry was a farmer from Penshaw.
Fred was sent to Egypt in September 1915 and, while in the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, spent some time in hospital in Malta, suffering from scabies. He returned to the Western Front on 3rd July 1916 and was posted missing “on or since 25th April 1918.” Fred is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Panels 47/48/163A. His name also appears on the plaque in Beverly Minster to the men of the East Yorkshire Regiment. The Illustrated Chronicle of 20th June 1918 noted that Private Fred Armstrong of Washington was ‘reported missing’ and printed a photograph of him. The CWGC lists Fred as son of Mrs. J. Taylor, of Garden Place, Penshaw, Co. Durham.
Ethel and her children were awarded a pension of 29/7d per week from 23/12/18 and received the medals to which Fred’s service had entitled him - the War, and Victory medals and the 1915 Star.
After Fred’s death his relatives were listed as follows: stepfather John Taylor, mother Elizabeth and siblings Stanley (15), Lawrence (11), and Susan (16) – all living at 16, Garden Place, Penshaw.
The 1911 Census confirms that he was born in Newbottle in 1889, that he was married to Ethel and that Elizabeth and Mary Ann had been born by that time.
In the List of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army notes that Fred’s death was ‘presumed’ and that his widow, Ethel, received £25.14.9d, including a war gratuity of £20.
Albert Robinson 3 St Peter’s St. P33957 Army Veterinary Corps. PR - Discharged 27/4/19, aged 33, no longer fit for military service, enlisted 24/6/16 at Sunderland and called up 6/7/17. Transferred to Labour Centre, Sutton 9/1/18 and to AVC 5/2/18.Wife Mrs E Robinson at 3 St Peter’s St. Had suffered from deformed feet since birth so 30% disability but no pension. In 1911 at 1 Gardner’s Tce – Jane Moffatt 52 married 4 years no children and Albert Robinson son 25, carter.
John George Rouse 11 St Peter’s St. 136012 MGC. War and Victory medals. Discharged 24/7/19. In 1911 at 11 St Peter’s St – Sarah Wilson Rouse 45 widow (married 28 years and 6 children, 2 still alive) John George 22 blacksmith’s striker, Lucy Rebecca 25 magnesia factory and Charles Simpson lodger 29 iron moulder. Places of birth - Deptford 3 and Biddick. He died in 1961.
William Jackson 2 Eden Tce. 386430 2/1st Nd Field Ambulance RAMC. Not under that number. In 1911 at 7 Glebe Cres – William Jackson 29 deputy, married to Isabel 33 for 2 years and James Robert 6 and Nora 8 months. Places of birth - HLS, East Hedley Hope, Craghead and Washington.
Matthew McLennan 5 Eden Tce. 100576 Driver RGA. War and Victory medals. Base Details. In 1911 at 5 Eden Tce – William McLennan 44 stoneman, married 25 years to Mary Ann 43 with 7 children – William 24 stoneman, James 20 putter, Mary 19, Matthew 14 screener, Selena 11, Josephine 9, Jane Ann Scott dau 22 married, Ethel Scott 2 and William Scott 5 months. Places of birth - Sunnybrow, Carlisle, Hebburn, Washington 2, S Shields, Castletown, Felling, Washington 3.
James Stokoe 7 Eden Tce. 129767 86th Training Reserve Bn. Not under this number. In 1911 at 1 Eden Tce – Thomas W Stokoe 37 hewer, married 17 years to Eliz 38 and 9 children, 8 still alive – James 12, Margaret 14, Albert 10, Elsie 7, Thomas William 5, Florence 5, Sarah 4, Evelyn 2, Margaret widow boarder 68, William Berry 36 hewer boarder and James McVay boarder 15. Places of birth - Durham, HLS, Dubmire 4, Washington 5 and HLS 2.
Frederick McPerlin 10 Eden Tce. 129768 86th Training Reserve Bn. Not under this number. In 1911 at 10 Eden Tce – Austin Adams (‘don’t know’ in age box) hewer, married to Harriet 35 for 9 years with 3 children, 2 still alive – Hilda 20 magnesia works, Louisa 19 magnesia works, Frederick McParlin stepson 12, Dorothy Adams 6 and James 4. Places of birth - Milton Abbott Devon, Lambton, HLS 2 Heworth and Washington 2.
Joseph William Russell 15 Eden Tce. 22/1573 1st Garrison Bn, NF. War and Victory medals. Re-enlisted RASC 1/8/19 discharged 31/7/20. In 1911 at 22 Harold St - Margaret Russell 63 widow, married 39 years with 14 children 6 still alive, and Joseph 37 driller and Thomas 35 fireman and boilersmith. Places of birth - Fatfield and Biddick Row 2.
Johnson Reed Palmer 21 Eden Tce. 14242 MGC. Began as 10th Yorks, to France 9/9/15, 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Discharged 22/3/19. In 1911 at 21 Eden Tce – James Palmer 55 shifter, married to Frances Eliz 51 for 31 years and 6 children, 4 still alive – Edward 23 hewer, Minnie 19, Johnson Reed 16 shifter and Albert 11. All born County Durham.
Ralph Atkinson Burnie 24 Eden Tce. 12591 Gunner RFA. Acting L/Bombardier. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 24 Eden Tce – Henry Burney 49 hewer, married to Jane 46 for 18 years and 8 children, 4 still alive – Ralph 16, endless rope boy below, Daisy 12, Donald 7 and Stanley 2. Places of birth – S Shields, Lincolnshire Wootton, HLS 3 and Washington Station.
Ernest Alton Fawell 25 Eden Tce. 196601 Gunner 2/1st Warwicks RHA. SR - 19, born 1896, blacksmith, b South Moor when he attested Sept 1914, for Yorks Regt. To France 8/9/15 To RHA/RFA 29/12/16. Served in France and when demobilised to 25 Eden Tce. Wounded 1/7/16. GSW left leg – to Etaples, Colchester, Braintree, Reading. Gassed 15/8/18 and hospital in Plymouth for 56 days. To 126 Bde Ammunition Column 31/10/17 and then to Warwicks Batty 23/2/18. Married Williamina Ruth Drinkeld 14/10/18 at Holy Trinity. In 1911 at 25 Eden Tce – Nathan Alton Fawell 46, colliery heap keeper and Alice (Wheatley) 40, married 19 years and 2 children – only Ernest Alton alive, aged 15 joiner’s apprentice. Places of birth - Crook, Cornsay and South Moor. Ernest died in 1958.
Thomas Gilhespy/Gillespie 2 Ash St. 48108 MGC School. SR attested from 2 Ash St, aged 38, 28/5/15. Next of kin Catherine, sister. Inniskilling Fusiliers. To Mediterranean Exped Force 11/9/15. Transferred to MGC 15/6/16 to 31st Coy. In Med until 20/3/17, then home. Discharged 14/10/18. In 1924 he applied to MGC Old Comrades for assistance, MGC were told his character was ‘good.’ Suffered dysentery and malaria in Salonica and came home to hospital. Awarded 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 47 Speculation Place – Catherine Gillespie 74 widow (married 49 years with 7 children, 4 still alive) with Catherine 46 and Thomas 33 hewer. Places of birth – all Primroy City Tyrone.
Joseph Warren 9 Ash St. 20476 Sgt 11th R Inniskilling Fusiliers. MM and then 575438 Labour Corps, War and Victory medals. To France 5/10/15, discharged 30/1/19. 1915 Star. Gazette 2/11/17. In 1911 at 32 Edith Ave – Joseph Warren 35 stoneman, married to Jane 31 for 14 years and 10 children – 9 still alive – Margaret Jane 12, John Wm 11, Joseph 9, Ernest 8, Hilda May 7, Robert 6, Agnes Ann 4, Arthur Carter 3 and Slingsby Duncombe Shafto W 1. Places of birth – Sunderland, Springwell, Eighton Banks 2, Springwell and New Washington 6.
Walter Yearsley 4 Clyde Tce. 14632 Signaller 6th E Yorks. To Balkans 7/12/15 – 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Number close to Marker Wake and Frank Blair. In 1911 at 5 Margaret St - Walter Yearsley 30, colliery labourer married to Emma 24 for 4 years. Places of birth -S Shields and Alnwick.
James Carty 5 Clyde Tce. 111928 187th Lab Coy. DLI Private 15 in 19th, Lab 111928 then N Staffs 44440, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 3 St Peter’s St – Martin Carty 76 retired labourer, married to Margaret Ann 65 for 42 years and 11 children, 7 still alive and William 32 married 5 years 1 child (no wife evident) brickworks, Richard 30 colliery labourer, John Kinniggion screener adopted son 14, James grandson 5 and Mary Temple boarder 19, magnesia worker. Places of birth Mayo, Walker, Tudhoe 3, Washington and Felling. James at 5 too young to serve but James Sr had a son James b Tudhoe in 1880 who, in 1911 was living as a visitor at Spennymoor, described as married but no wife present.
William Carty 5 Clyde Tce. 385121 766th Area Employ Coy. Had been 14898 Yorks Reg. War and Victory medals. (See above.)
John Francis Hannigan 5 Clyde Tce. SS7033 Able Seaman HMS Renown. HMS Renown was the lead ship of her class of battlecruisers of the Royal Navy built during the First World War. She was originally laid down as an improved version of the Revenge-class battleships. Her construction was suspended on the outbreak of war on the grounds she would not be ready in a timely manner. Admiral Lord Fisher, upon becoming First Sea Lord, gained approval to restart her construction as a battlecruiser that could be built and enter service quickly. The Director of Naval Construction (DNC), Eustace Tennyson-D'Eyncourt, quickly produced an entirely new design to meet Admiral Lord Fisher's requirements and the builders agreed to deliver the ships in 15 months. They did not quite meet that ambitious goal, but the ship was delivered a few months after the Battle of Jutland in 1916. Renown, and her sister HMS Repulse, were the world's fastest capital ships upon completion.
Renown did not see combat during the war
Not in Washington in 1911. Can’t find him in 1911 Census.
George Fred Button 7 Clyde Tce. 449372 Cpl 821st Area Employment Coy. 15821 Cpl 10th Yorks, War and Victory medals. To France 9/9/15 and discharged 17/1/19. In 1911 at 28 Station Rd, Washington – James Button 59 widower shifter, William 25 hewer, George 20 rolleywayman, Frederick 18 grocer’s assistant, John 15 driver, Norman 9, Margaret 12, Eliz Dixon 30 married 3 years to James Dixon 30 chock and time drawer, and Ellen Towers, single servant 17. Places of birth - Yoxford Sussex, Barmston 4, Washington, Barmston 2, Lamesley and Washington. George married Eliz Ann Watt and died in 1983.
James Yearsley 1 St Peter’s St. 233966 ASC. Pension ledger, 1 St Peter’s St, malaria from 20% to 16% to 5% = 8/-/ then 8/- for him and 4/8d for wife and 2 children and then 10/6d combined for 35 weeks from13/5/21. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 1 Hugh St – Robert James Ryder Yearsley 32 engineers labourer, married to Isabella (Paul) 22 for 1 year and 2 children had both died. Places of birth - S Shields and Seaham Harbour. He died in 1937.
Frederick Armstrong 2 St Peter’s St 14796 1st E Yorks - was born in Newbottle and was a married coal miner when he attested on 4th November 1914. He was 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighed 124 lbs, and was sallow-complexioned with brown hair and eyes. He became Private 14796, 1/4th East Yorkshire Regiment, part of the 50th Division. James Hepplewhite served in
the same Battalion. His wife was Ethel Armstrong (nee Moon) of 2, St Peter’s Street, Washington Station, and their children - Mary Ann, Elizabeth G and Frederick - were born in 1904, 1910 and 1916, respectively. A current family member states that Fred Archer Armstrong (i.e. Fred Jr.) was named after Fred Archer, champion jockey from 1874-1886 and rider of 26 classic winners, including the Derby on 5 occasions. Mary Ann (Polly) bore Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music. Another child, James (3), died of bronchial pneumonia, rickets and convulsions in August 1916, the family then living at 2 Hugh Street, Washington. Fred and Mary had married at Fatfield Parish Church in January 1909, witnesses being EA and Wm Todd. EA Todd of 6, Spout Lane, James’ aunt, completed the death certificate for the child.
After Fred’s death Ethel married again, to Harry Meynell, and they had Gordon, Harry, James, Enid, Clara and Bryan (after whom Bryan Ferry was named). A current relative states that Fred Ferry was a farmer from Penshaw.
Fred was sent to Egypt in September 1915 and, while in the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, spent some time in hospital in Malta, suffering from scabies. He returned to the Western Front on 3rd July 1916 and was posted missing “on or since 25th April 1918.” Fred is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Panels 47/48/163A. His name also appears on the plaque in Beverly Minster to the men of the East Yorkshire Regiment. The Illustrated Chronicle of 20th June 1918 noted that Private Fred Armstrong of Washington was ‘reported missing’ and printed a photograph of him. The CWGC lists Fred as son of Mrs. J. Taylor, of Garden Place, Penshaw, Co. Durham.
Ethel and her children were awarded a pension of 29/7d per week from 23/12/18 and received the medals to which Fred’s service had entitled him - the War, and Victory medals and the 1915 Star.
After Fred’s death his relatives were listed as follows: stepfather John Taylor, mother Elizabeth and siblings Stanley (15), Lawrence (11), and Susan (16) – all living at 16, Garden Place, Penshaw.
The 1911 Census confirms that he was born in Newbottle in 1889, that he was married to Ethel and that Elizabeth and Mary Ann had been born by that time.
In the List of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army notes that Fred’s death was ‘presumed’ and that his widow, Ethel, received £25.14.9d, including a war gratuity of £20.
Albert Robinson 3 St Peter’s St. P33957 Army Veterinary Corps. PR - Discharged 27/4/19, aged 33, no longer fit for military service, enlisted 24/6/16 at Sunderland and called up 6/7/17. Transferred to Labour Centre, Sutton 9/1/18 and to AVC 5/2/18.Wife Mrs E Robinson at 3 St Peter’s St. Had suffered from deformed feet since birth so 30% disability but no pension. In 1911 at 1 Gardner’s Tce – Jane Moffatt 52 married 4 years no children and Albert Robinson son 25, carter.
John George Rouse 11 St Peter’s St. 136012 MGC. War and Victory medals. Discharged 24/7/19. In 1911 at 11 St Peter’s St – Sarah Wilson Rouse 45 widow (married 28 years and 6 children, 2 still alive) John George 22 blacksmith’s striker, Lucy Rebecca 25 magnesia factory and Charles Simpson lodger 29 iron moulder. Places of birth - Deptford 3 and Biddick. He died in 1961.
William Jackson 2 Eden Tce. 386430 2/1st Nd Field Ambulance RAMC. Not under that number. In 1911 at 7 Glebe Cres – William Jackson 29 deputy, married to Isabel 33 for 2 years and James Robert 6 and Nora 8 months. Places of birth - HLS, East Hedley Hope, Craghead and Washington.
Matthew McLennan 5 Eden Tce. 100576 Driver RGA. War and Victory medals. Base Details. In 1911 at 5 Eden Tce – William McLennan 44 stoneman, married 25 years to Mary Ann 43 with 7 children – William 24 stoneman, James 20 putter, Mary 19, Matthew 14 screener, Selena 11, Josephine 9, Jane Ann Scott dau 22 married, Ethel Scott 2 and William Scott 5 months. Places of birth - Sunnybrow, Carlisle, Hebburn, Washington 2, S Shields, Castletown, Felling, Washington 3.
James Stokoe 7 Eden Tce. 129767 86th Training Reserve Bn. Not under this number. In 1911 at 1 Eden Tce – Thomas W Stokoe 37 hewer, married 17 years to Eliz 38 and 9 children, 8 still alive – James 12, Margaret 14, Albert 10, Elsie 7, Thomas William 5, Florence 5, Sarah 4, Evelyn 2, Margaret widow boarder 68, William Berry 36 hewer boarder and James McVay boarder 15. Places of birth - Durham, HLS, Dubmire 4, Washington 5 and HLS 2.
Frederick McPerlin 10 Eden Tce. 129768 86th Training Reserve Bn. Not under this number. In 1911 at 10 Eden Tce – Austin Adams (‘don’t know’ in age box) hewer, married to Harriet 35 for 9 years with 3 children, 2 still alive – Hilda 20 magnesia works, Louisa 19 magnesia works, Frederick McParlin stepson 12, Dorothy Adams 6 and James 4. Places of birth - Milton Abbott Devon, Lambton, HLS 2 Heworth and Washington 2.
Joseph William Russell 15 Eden Tce. 22/1573 1st Garrison Bn, NF. War and Victory medals. Re-enlisted RASC 1/8/19 discharged 31/7/20. In 1911 at 22 Harold St - Margaret Russell 63 widow, married 39 years with 14 children 6 still alive, and Joseph 37 driller and Thomas 35 fireman and boilersmith. Places of birth - Fatfield and Biddick Row 2.
Johnson Reed Palmer 21 Eden Tce. 14242 MGC. Began as 10th Yorks, to France 9/9/15, 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Discharged 22/3/19. In 1911 at 21 Eden Tce – James Palmer 55 shifter, married to Frances Eliz 51 for 31 years and 6 children, 4 still alive – Edward 23 hewer, Minnie 19, Johnson Reed 16 shifter and Albert 11. All born County Durham.
Ralph Atkinson Burnie 24 Eden Tce. 12591 Gunner RFA. Acting L/Bombardier. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 24 Eden Tce – Henry Burney 49 hewer, married to Jane 46 for 18 years and 8 children, 4 still alive – Ralph 16, endless rope boy below, Daisy 12, Donald 7 and Stanley 2. Places of birth – S Shields, Lincolnshire Wootton, HLS 3 and Washington Station.
Ernest Alton Fawell 25 Eden Tce. 196601 Gunner 2/1st Warwicks RHA. SR - 19, born 1896, blacksmith, b South Moor when he attested Sept 1914, for Yorks Regt. To France 8/9/15 To RHA/RFA 29/12/16. Served in France and when demobilised to 25 Eden Tce. Wounded 1/7/16. GSW left leg – to Etaples, Colchester, Braintree, Reading. Gassed 15/8/18 and hospital in Plymouth for 56 days. To 126 Bde Ammunition Column 31/10/17 and then to Warwicks Batty 23/2/18. Married Williamina Ruth Drinkeld 14/10/18 at Holy Trinity. In 1911 at 25 Eden Tce – Nathan Alton Fawell 46, colliery heap keeper and Alice (Wheatley) 40, married 19 years and 2 children – only Ernest Alton alive, aged 15 joiner’s apprentice. Places of birth - Crook, Cornsay and South Moor. Ernest died in 1958.
Thomas Gilhespy/Gillespie 2 Ash St. 48108 MGC School. SR attested from 2 Ash St, aged 38, 28/5/15. Next of kin Catherine, sister. Inniskilling Fusiliers. To Mediterranean Exped Force 11/9/15. Transferred to MGC 15/6/16 to 31st Coy. In Med until 20/3/17, then home. Discharged 14/10/18. In 1924 he applied to MGC Old Comrades for assistance, MGC were told his character was ‘good.’ Suffered dysentery and malaria in Salonica and came home to hospital. Awarded 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 47 Speculation Place – Catherine Gillespie 74 widow (married 49 years with 7 children, 4 still alive) with Catherine 46 and Thomas 33 hewer. Places of birth – all Primroy City Tyrone.
Joseph Warren 9 Ash St. 20476 Sgt 11th R Inniskilling Fusiliers. MM and then 575438 Labour Corps, War and Victory medals. To France 5/10/15, discharged 30/1/19. 1915 Star. Gazette 2/11/17. In 1911 at 32 Edith Ave – Joseph Warren 35 stoneman, married to Jane 31 for 14 years and 10 children – 9 still alive – Margaret Jane 12, John Wm 11, Joseph 9, Ernest 8, Hilda May 7, Robert 6, Agnes Ann 4, Arthur Carter 3 and Slingsby Duncombe Shafto W 1. Places of birth – Sunderland, Springwell, Eighton Banks 2, Springwell and New Washington 6.
Robert Skeoch 1 Oak St. 32547 2nd N Staffs. PR – malaria 20% but at medical in Jan 21 no signs of malaria. Pension ledger born 1897, single and living at 83 Blythe Tce Station Lane, Birtley, malaria and debility 20% 8/- per week until 3/2/21 then no further grounds. SWB -enlisted 20/1/16 at Washington, discharged 19/8/19 at age 21, served overseas. Born 1897 resident Birtley. In 1911 at 44 Leslie St, Wallsend – Martin Middleton Skeoch 36 brickyard labourer, married 14 years to Hannah Mary 33 with 7 children, 5 still alive – Robert 13, Jessie died, Wilhelmina 7, Wiliam Hayes S 5, Gladys May 4, Martin Middleton S died and Margaret McCulloch S 5m. Places of birth - Killingworth, Boyne, Walker, Wallsend 6.
Thomas Gibson 1 Oak St. 207379 Gunner RGA. Base Details, War and Victory medals. Not in Washington in 1911.
Edward Briscoe 3 Oak St. 300754 8th DLI. 1/8th as 8/3419 then 18th as 300754 War and Victory medals. Not in Washington in 1911. It may be that Edward Briscoe living at Jubilee Tce, Annitsford is the right man. He was 23 a hewer, born Maidstone and married to Christine 24 for 2 years with 2 children – Christina 2 and Edward 1 with Ambrose Finlay visitor 17 stone putter and Robert Finlay 14 trapper. Places of birth Maidstone, Scotland, Annitsford, Scotland and Coxhoe 2. A later son, another Edward, was born Washington 1924.
John George Lawson 4 Oak St. T4/127238 MT ASC.War and Victory medals. SR attested 18/8/15 from 4 Oak St – married miner, aged 32. 36th Div Supply Column to France 28/1/16 and in hosp on several occasions with flu, inflamed intestines, pyrexia and jaundice. Transferred to UK for coal mining in Jan 1919. Daughter Mary died aged 6m at 4 Oak St 24/11/16 of gastro enteritis, certified by Dr Jacques. In 1911 at 4 Oak St – John George Lawson 27, shifter, married to Mary 24 for 7 years 5 children, 3 still alive – Jane Ann 3, Edward Rodgerson 1 and Stanley 1 m with Selina Angela Fisher visitor 35 widow chemical worker and Edwin Wilfred Fisher 5. Places of birth - Loftus, Hedley Hill Durham, Sunderland, Washington 2 and Shildon and Hesledon.
Ernest William Donaldson 7 Oak St. 18601 2nd Yorks. To Balkans 28/9/15 so 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Started in 6 Yorks and then 2nd. Discharged 3/3/19. SR – he was 20, a miner when he attested 16/12/14, from 7 Oak St. Mother Mary Jane. To France 2/7/16. Mild GSW head (no date given). In 1901 at 112 Church St North, Monkwearmouth – Thomas Maddison 43 glassmaker with Mary Jane Stormont Maddison 39 and Martha 23 imbecile from birth and then Thomas Donaldson stepson 20 engineers machine minder, Florence D stepd 11, Jane D step 8, Ernest W 6 and Beatrice 4. Places of birth – Sunderland, Wales, Co Durham, S Hylton 2 and Sunderland 3. In 1911 at 90 Middle Row, Leamside Thos Wm Donaldson 30 stoneman (killed on 1/7/16), married to Esther 31 for 9 years and Thos Wm 1 with Samuel Hoey nephew 3, W Stormont uncle 36 single labourer and Ernest W Donaldson half-brother 16 driver. Places of birth - S Hylton, Sunderland, Leamside, Sunderland, S Hylton and Sunderland.
Thomas Atkinson 8 Oak St. G/23127 Royal West Surrey. Started in ASC T/4/043394, then 8th Lincolns 31993 then RWS, War and Victory medals. Pension ledger has Isle of Man, 15 Castle St, Castletown. Trench fever 30%, 20% for 8/- +3/6d for wife and 2 children until June 1920. In 1911 at 33 Spout Lane – Thomas Atkinson 37 hind on farm, married for 18 years to Katherine Eliza 35 with 4 children, 3 still alive – Joseph Wm 17 horseman on farm, Albert 2, Lily 5 and Charlie Hutchinson brother, single, sawmill labourer. Places of birth - Bilsdale Yorks, Boltby Yks 2, Washington 2 and Boltby.
George Taylor 9 Oak St. 386431 2/1st Nd Field Ambulance RAMC. Silver War Badge, enlisted 8/2/15 and discharged 8/6/19 aged 41, served overseas. Pension ledger b 1878. 9 Oak St, malaria 60% reducing to 30% and 24/- +2/- for wife and 1 child and then 16/- + 4/- and 12/- + 3/- up to 8/5/23. Possible in 1911 – at West View, Old Penshaw – George Taylor 33 hewer, married to Betsy for 6 years and 1 child Albert 6. All born Maryport.
Robert William Lawson 14 Oak St. 15818 Sgt 8th E Yorks. War and Victory medals. To France 20/12/15 so 1915 Star. Discharged 18/9/18 pension ledger b 1884, married, 14 Oak St, GSW chest, pension began 19/9/18. 20% - so 9/4d for him and 5/10d for wife and 3 children until June 1923. Silver War Badge enlisted 9/11/14 and discharged 31/1/19 aged 34. In 1911 at 6 Clyde Tce – Robert Wm Lawson 26 hewer, married to Margaret 23 for 3 years and 1 child – Eaveline (sic) 1. Places of birth - Haswell Colliery, Blaydon and Washington.
John Barrass 20 Oak St. 66592 Driver RFA. Number close to Charles Baister. War and Victory medals. To France 29/7/15 so 1915 Star. SR - Single, 32 New Rows Washington, 25/1/15. Discharged to 20 Oak St. After discharge moved to 8 Hillford Tce, Deptford. To France 28/7/15 to 1/3/17 then again from June 1917-August 1918. Married Agnes Collinson March 1917 and John Thomas b March 1917
William Dixon 23 Oak St. 66040 Gunner RFA. Later Bombardier but War medal only. Several in Washington in 1911.
Nathan Peacock 1 Beech St. 34619 Signaller 8th York and Lancaster. PR - Started as 15009 13th E Yorks then 34619 9th Y&L then 2nd then 8th. War and Victory medals. To Reserve 19/2/19. Born South Hetton, 26 when attested at Washington on 9/11/14 and was a miner. From 9/11/16, 12 days in hospital with flu and trench fever. Discharged 22/1/19 with neurasthenia and shell shock due to 4 years’ service in France and Italy from 6/6/16 until Nov 1916 and then again 11/4/17 to Jan 1919 and then 2 tours of Italy Nov 17-September 1918 and then leave and return to Italy Oct 1918 – Jan 1919. Claims he was gassed as well. Married to Margaret at St James Gateshead and Mary born July 1911, William May 1914 and Nathaniel October 1916 and living at 2/3 Beech St. Claim rejected.
John Brown 2 Beech St. 19676 2nd KOYLI. To France 17/9/15, discharged 28/2/19. 1915 Star. Pension ledger says b 1890, 11 Oxclose St, married, dyspepsia attributable to service. 15-19% so 7/6d for 104 weeks from 29/11/22.War and Victory medals has 7th KOYLI, 9th then 2nd. Can’t pin him down in 1911.
William Robson 3 Beech St. 9769 MGC. Started 24144 Yorks then MGC. War and Victory medals. Reserve 7/2/19. Several to choose from in 1911.
Matthew Arthur Miller 7 Beech St. L/12589 Driver 103 Bde RFA. War and Victory medals. SR – attested at Washington 15/5/15 from 7 Beech St, aged 24, miner, married to Minnie Palmer at HLS Nov 1912 and Mabel b March 1913. Dec 1917 letter from Minnie asking for info as to the whereabouts of her husband. Discharged 31/12/18. To France 10/1/16 to Nov 1917 and then also served in Italy but date unclear. PR – is for Matthew Arthur but has him joining East Yorks on 4/11/14 and being discharged in December as unlikely to make an efficient soldier due to a derangement of the knee joint. Pension states discharged 31/12/18, address 7 Beech St, catarrh, seems like no pension awarded. In 1911 at 25 Fenton Tce, New Herrington – William Miller 61 checkweighman, married to Isabella (Arthur) 58 for 28 years, 6 children, 5 still alive - Elizabeth 25 shop assistant, Arthur 20 putter, Mary Annie 21 and Mabel 17. Places of birth - Winlaton, Washington, New Herrington 4.
David Harkness 8 Beech St. 111235 Driver 223rd Siege Batty RFA. War and Victory medals. MM. C Battery 223 Brigade. SR. 14 Oxclose St, aged 19, miner, attested 9/10/15. To Med 14/3/16 – 14/11/17 then to France 15/3/18. Mother died 17/5/17, at RVI, of appendix abscess, witness Wm Tempest of 17 Eden Tce. Ellen Eliz was widow of David Harkness, hewer. In 1911 at 22 Gladstone Tce, Usworth – David Harkness 39 hewer, married for 15 years to Elenor Eliz 35 with 5 children, 2 still alive – David 13 and Mary Ann 11. Places of birth - Monkwearmouth, Blyth, Newbottle and Hebburn.
Ernest Holmes 9 Beech St. 203904 CSM 1/7th DLI. Labour Corps 572850. Pension discharged 17/2/19, 9 Beech St – ancillary neuritis 20% for 10/8d + 3/6d for wife and child and then under 20% for 11/6d including wife and child for 70 weeks from 2/9/21. Silver War Badge enlisted 1/4/08 discharged 17/2/19 wounds. Sgt 358 7th DLI landed in France 19/4/15. W O Class 2. In 1911 in Normanby St Sunderland – William Robinson 52 blacksmith married to Mary and his son was Ernest Robinson 17 shipyard worker b Sunderland (presumably Holmes) with Ethel, Henrietta, William and Abraham T (see below).
Abram Thompson Robinson 9 Beech St. 52781 NF. Started as 12837 MGC then 1st NF then 23rd NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 120 Church St North, Sunderland – William Robinson 62 blacksmith in shipyard, married to Mary 48 for 15 years and 3 children, 2 still alive – Ethel Holmes 21 stepdau, William Holmes Robinson step, Abram Thompson Robinson 12 and Mary Annie Robinson 4.. Everyone born Sunderland. Abram married Eleanor Dunn in 1920 and died in 1972.
William Armstrong 14 Beech St. 20750 Driver then Gunner RFA. 210th Brigade. War and Victory medals. MM Gazette 29/8/17. SR. 15/7/17 hospital at Camiers for GSW head. Completed a form asking for MM to be sent to him rather than presented personally, ‘which I understand should have been done’ – this letter in 1919 to 9 Clyde Tce. Discharged 24/12/18, enlisted 4/9/14. To France 25/9/15 so 1915 Star. Most likely in 1911 – at 17 Oak St – James Wilson 23 hewer, married to Ann 25 for 1 year and Mary McDermott 47 boarder married 14 years but no husband present, William Armstrong boarder 17 putter and Ellen Armstrong 16 pad making at chemical works. Places of birth - Usworth 2, Thornley and Monkwearmouth 2.
Wilfred Tempest 15 Beech St. 216729 Gunner RGA. War and Victory medals. Base Details. In 1911 at 29 Gladstone Tce, Usworth – William Tempest 42 deputy overman, married to Mary 43 for 23 years and 9 children, 4 still alive – Wilfred 21 hewer, Eliz Ellenor 9, Elsie Jane 5 and Edna 3. Places of birth - Burradon, Easington Lane, Bearpark, Rainton Gate, Sherburn Hill and Usworth.
Wilfred Dunn 16 Beech St. 14496 6th E Yorks. To Balkans 2/11/15 – 1915 Star. Name next to Robert Prudhoe, William Nixon and George R Davison. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 21 Oak St – George Dunn hewer 41, married to Margaret 41 for 19 years and 9 children, 8 still alive – Wilfred 18 putter, Eleanor 14, Dora 10, Bertha 7, Robert 6 and Isabel 2. Places of birth - Bedburn 7 and Washington.
Thomas Gibson 1 Oak St. 207379 Gunner RGA. Base Details, War and Victory medals. Not in Washington in 1911.
Edward Briscoe 3 Oak St. 300754 8th DLI. 1/8th as 8/3419 then 18th as 300754 War and Victory medals. Not in Washington in 1911. It may be that Edward Briscoe living at Jubilee Tce, Annitsford is the right man. He was 23 a hewer, born Maidstone and married to Christine 24 for 2 years with 2 children – Christina 2 and Edward 1 with Ambrose Finlay visitor 17 stone putter and Robert Finlay 14 trapper. Places of birth Maidstone, Scotland, Annitsford, Scotland and Coxhoe 2. A later son, another Edward, was born Washington 1924.
John George Lawson 4 Oak St. T4/127238 MT ASC.War and Victory medals. SR attested 18/8/15 from 4 Oak St – married miner, aged 32. 36th Div Supply Column to France 28/1/16 and in hosp on several occasions with flu, inflamed intestines, pyrexia and jaundice. Transferred to UK for coal mining in Jan 1919. Daughter Mary died aged 6m at 4 Oak St 24/11/16 of gastro enteritis, certified by Dr Jacques. In 1911 at 4 Oak St – John George Lawson 27, shifter, married to Mary 24 for 7 years 5 children, 3 still alive – Jane Ann 3, Edward Rodgerson 1 and Stanley 1 m with Selina Angela Fisher visitor 35 widow chemical worker and Edwin Wilfred Fisher 5. Places of birth - Loftus, Hedley Hill Durham, Sunderland, Washington 2 and Shildon and Hesledon.
Ernest William Donaldson 7 Oak St. 18601 2nd Yorks. To Balkans 28/9/15 so 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Started in 6 Yorks and then 2nd. Discharged 3/3/19. SR – he was 20, a miner when he attested 16/12/14, from 7 Oak St. Mother Mary Jane. To France 2/7/16. Mild GSW head (no date given). In 1901 at 112 Church St North, Monkwearmouth – Thomas Maddison 43 glassmaker with Mary Jane Stormont Maddison 39 and Martha 23 imbecile from birth and then Thomas Donaldson stepson 20 engineers machine minder, Florence D stepd 11, Jane D step 8, Ernest W 6 and Beatrice 4. Places of birth – Sunderland, Wales, Co Durham, S Hylton 2 and Sunderland 3. In 1911 at 90 Middle Row, Leamside Thos Wm Donaldson 30 stoneman (killed on 1/7/16), married to Esther 31 for 9 years and Thos Wm 1 with Samuel Hoey nephew 3, W Stormont uncle 36 single labourer and Ernest W Donaldson half-brother 16 driver. Places of birth - S Hylton, Sunderland, Leamside, Sunderland, S Hylton and Sunderland.
Thomas Atkinson 8 Oak St. G/23127 Royal West Surrey. Started in ASC T/4/043394, then 8th Lincolns 31993 then RWS, War and Victory medals. Pension ledger has Isle of Man, 15 Castle St, Castletown. Trench fever 30%, 20% for 8/- +3/6d for wife and 2 children until June 1920. In 1911 at 33 Spout Lane – Thomas Atkinson 37 hind on farm, married for 18 years to Katherine Eliza 35 with 4 children, 3 still alive – Joseph Wm 17 horseman on farm, Albert 2, Lily 5 and Charlie Hutchinson brother, single, sawmill labourer. Places of birth - Bilsdale Yorks, Boltby Yks 2, Washington 2 and Boltby.
George Taylor 9 Oak St. 386431 2/1st Nd Field Ambulance RAMC. Silver War Badge, enlisted 8/2/15 and discharged 8/6/19 aged 41, served overseas. Pension ledger b 1878. 9 Oak St, malaria 60% reducing to 30% and 24/- +2/- for wife and 1 child and then 16/- + 4/- and 12/- + 3/- up to 8/5/23. Possible in 1911 – at West View, Old Penshaw – George Taylor 33 hewer, married to Betsy for 6 years and 1 child Albert 6. All born Maryport.
Robert William Lawson 14 Oak St. 15818 Sgt 8th E Yorks. War and Victory medals. To France 20/12/15 so 1915 Star. Discharged 18/9/18 pension ledger b 1884, married, 14 Oak St, GSW chest, pension began 19/9/18. 20% - so 9/4d for him and 5/10d for wife and 3 children until June 1923. Silver War Badge enlisted 9/11/14 and discharged 31/1/19 aged 34. In 1911 at 6 Clyde Tce – Robert Wm Lawson 26 hewer, married to Margaret 23 for 3 years and 1 child – Eaveline (sic) 1. Places of birth - Haswell Colliery, Blaydon and Washington.
John Barrass 20 Oak St. 66592 Driver RFA. Number close to Charles Baister. War and Victory medals. To France 29/7/15 so 1915 Star. SR - Single, 32 New Rows Washington, 25/1/15. Discharged to 20 Oak St. After discharge moved to 8 Hillford Tce, Deptford. To France 28/7/15 to 1/3/17 then again from June 1917-August 1918. Married Agnes Collinson March 1917 and John Thomas b March 1917
William Dixon 23 Oak St. 66040 Gunner RFA. Later Bombardier but War medal only. Several in Washington in 1911.
Nathan Peacock 1 Beech St. 34619 Signaller 8th York and Lancaster. PR - Started as 15009 13th E Yorks then 34619 9th Y&L then 2nd then 8th. War and Victory medals. To Reserve 19/2/19. Born South Hetton, 26 when attested at Washington on 9/11/14 and was a miner. From 9/11/16, 12 days in hospital with flu and trench fever. Discharged 22/1/19 with neurasthenia and shell shock due to 4 years’ service in France and Italy from 6/6/16 until Nov 1916 and then again 11/4/17 to Jan 1919 and then 2 tours of Italy Nov 17-September 1918 and then leave and return to Italy Oct 1918 – Jan 1919. Claims he was gassed as well. Married to Margaret at St James Gateshead and Mary born July 1911, William May 1914 and Nathaniel October 1916 and living at 2/3 Beech St. Claim rejected.
John Brown 2 Beech St. 19676 2nd KOYLI. To France 17/9/15, discharged 28/2/19. 1915 Star. Pension ledger says b 1890, 11 Oxclose St, married, dyspepsia attributable to service. 15-19% so 7/6d for 104 weeks from 29/11/22.War and Victory medals has 7th KOYLI, 9th then 2nd. Can’t pin him down in 1911.
William Robson 3 Beech St. 9769 MGC. Started 24144 Yorks then MGC. War and Victory medals. Reserve 7/2/19. Several to choose from in 1911.
Matthew Arthur Miller 7 Beech St. L/12589 Driver 103 Bde RFA. War and Victory medals. SR – attested at Washington 15/5/15 from 7 Beech St, aged 24, miner, married to Minnie Palmer at HLS Nov 1912 and Mabel b March 1913. Dec 1917 letter from Minnie asking for info as to the whereabouts of her husband. Discharged 31/12/18. To France 10/1/16 to Nov 1917 and then also served in Italy but date unclear. PR – is for Matthew Arthur but has him joining East Yorks on 4/11/14 and being discharged in December as unlikely to make an efficient soldier due to a derangement of the knee joint. Pension states discharged 31/12/18, address 7 Beech St, catarrh, seems like no pension awarded. In 1911 at 25 Fenton Tce, New Herrington – William Miller 61 checkweighman, married to Isabella (Arthur) 58 for 28 years, 6 children, 5 still alive - Elizabeth 25 shop assistant, Arthur 20 putter, Mary Annie 21 and Mabel 17. Places of birth - Winlaton, Washington, New Herrington 4.
David Harkness 8 Beech St. 111235 Driver 223rd Siege Batty RFA. War and Victory medals. MM. C Battery 223 Brigade. SR. 14 Oxclose St, aged 19, miner, attested 9/10/15. To Med 14/3/16 – 14/11/17 then to France 15/3/18. Mother died 17/5/17, at RVI, of appendix abscess, witness Wm Tempest of 17 Eden Tce. Ellen Eliz was widow of David Harkness, hewer. In 1911 at 22 Gladstone Tce, Usworth – David Harkness 39 hewer, married for 15 years to Elenor Eliz 35 with 5 children, 2 still alive – David 13 and Mary Ann 11. Places of birth - Monkwearmouth, Blyth, Newbottle and Hebburn.
Ernest Holmes 9 Beech St. 203904 CSM 1/7th DLI. Labour Corps 572850. Pension discharged 17/2/19, 9 Beech St – ancillary neuritis 20% for 10/8d + 3/6d for wife and child and then under 20% for 11/6d including wife and child for 70 weeks from 2/9/21. Silver War Badge enlisted 1/4/08 discharged 17/2/19 wounds. Sgt 358 7th DLI landed in France 19/4/15. W O Class 2. In 1911 in Normanby St Sunderland – William Robinson 52 blacksmith married to Mary and his son was Ernest Robinson 17 shipyard worker b Sunderland (presumably Holmes) with Ethel, Henrietta, William and Abraham T (see below).
Abram Thompson Robinson 9 Beech St. 52781 NF. Started as 12837 MGC then 1st NF then 23rd NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 120 Church St North, Sunderland – William Robinson 62 blacksmith in shipyard, married to Mary 48 for 15 years and 3 children, 2 still alive – Ethel Holmes 21 stepdau, William Holmes Robinson step, Abram Thompson Robinson 12 and Mary Annie Robinson 4.. Everyone born Sunderland. Abram married Eleanor Dunn in 1920 and died in 1972.
William Armstrong 14 Beech St. 20750 Driver then Gunner RFA. 210th Brigade. War and Victory medals. MM Gazette 29/8/17. SR. 15/7/17 hospital at Camiers for GSW head. Completed a form asking for MM to be sent to him rather than presented personally, ‘which I understand should have been done’ – this letter in 1919 to 9 Clyde Tce. Discharged 24/12/18, enlisted 4/9/14. To France 25/9/15 so 1915 Star. Most likely in 1911 – at 17 Oak St – James Wilson 23 hewer, married to Ann 25 for 1 year and Mary McDermott 47 boarder married 14 years but no husband present, William Armstrong boarder 17 putter and Ellen Armstrong 16 pad making at chemical works. Places of birth - Usworth 2, Thornley and Monkwearmouth 2.
Wilfred Tempest 15 Beech St. 216729 Gunner RGA. War and Victory medals. Base Details. In 1911 at 29 Gladstone Tce, Usworth – William Tempest 42 deputy overman, married to Mary 43 for 23 years and 9 children, 4 still alive – Wilfred 21 hewer, Eliz Ellenor 9, Elsie Jane 5 and Edna 3. Places of birth - Burradon, Easington Lane, Bearpark, Rainton Gate, Sherburn Hill and Usworth.
Wilfred Dunn 16 Beech St. 14496 6th E Yorks. To Balkans 2/11/15 – 1915 Star. Name next to Robert Prudhoe, William Nixon and George R Davison. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 21 Oak St – George Dunn hewer 41, married to Margaret 41 for 19 years and 9 children, 8 still alive – Wilfred 18 putter, Eleanor 14, Dora 10, Bertha 7, Robert 6 and Isabel 2. Places of birth - Bedburn 7 and Washington.
John William Oswald 19 Beech St. 39607 1/4th NF. War and Victory medals. 20th, 16th 1/4th and 12/13th NF. In 1911 at 19 Beech St – Mary Ann Oswald 64 widow, married 42 years with 4 children, 2 still alive – Mary Eliz 28 and John Wm 24 colliery labourer above. Places of birth - East Rainton and New Washington 2.
John Sutherland 23 Beech St. 13007 Sgt 5th Yorks. DSM citation ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rallied and took command of 2 Lewis gun sections, and at a critical period of fighting placed them in such a position as to materially assist the defence. His general cheerfulness on all occasions was a fine example to his men and increased their morale very materially’ (3.9.18). To France 13/7/15 so War, Victory medals and 1915 Star. Discharged 31/3/19. MM. 7th then 5th Yorks. In 1911 at 7 Aysgarth St - Edward Sutherland 43 labourer, married for 15 years to Marion 34 with 7 children – John 14 screener, Edward 13, William 11, Marion 8, Stanley 6, Hector 4 and Alexander 1. Places of birth - Lemington. Middlebrough 4, West Hartlepool, Middlesbrough 2 and Washington.
John Blake 5 Willow St. 6185 Cpl 2nd Life Guards. Landed in France 6/10/14 transferred to MG Gds 10/5/18, discharged March 1919 as Sergeant. PR – when he attested, Jan 1905, for the Corps of Lancers he was 20, b Hutton Spring (sic), a miner, 25/3/18 granted bounty of £20. In India Sept 1905- March 1912, army reserve until August 1914, to France in October 1914 – Nov 1914. To France Nov 1916 –Dec 1916 (admitted to hospital at Rouen for trench feet) and then Home until discharge. Father George at 9 Harold St and then 8 Engine Row, Lambton. He married Esther Ellen (Hall dau of Thomas) at Durham 1/3/13 but she died 11/5/16 of tubercular phthisis. He’d been on courses as machine gun instructor and as instructor for infantry drill, gas and bombing, described as industrious and sober. Had suffered from gonorrhoea and malaria in India. Registered for employment with Great Northern Railway Police. He was awarded a sobriety certificate. 1914 Star. 17th Lancers, Household Bn then 2nd Life Guards. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 Willow St – George Blake 48 hewer, married 28 years to Ann Maria 47 with 6 children, 4 still alive – John 29 soldier in Lancers in India (crossed out), William George 25 married coal cutter (crossed out), Mary Maria 21 chemical manufacture and Rachel Ann 14. Places of birth - Somersetshire 2, Durham, Summersetshire and Co Durham 2.
John Robert Parkin 7 Willow St. 39830 2nd Res Cav. Army has John Parkin 82617 enlisted 11/12/15 and discharged 14/1/19, aged 23, 2nd Res Cav. Silver War Badge, did not serve abroad. In 1911 at 7 Willow St – Annie Parkin 48 widow, married 24 years and 8 children, 6 still alive – Samuel 21 shifter, William 16 driver, John R screener 14 and Walter 5. Places of birth - Magherafelt Derry, Felling 3. He married Mary Hetherington.
John Jenkins 8 Willow St. 1684 Trooper R Horse Guards. To France 13/8/15 so 1915 Star. War and Victory medals - Royal Horse Gds then Household Bn, then 3rd RHGds Machine Gun Regt 5604. PR - born Hamsteels, miner, aged 24, single when he enlisted at Sunderland 31/8/14. To France 13/8/15 to 6/6/16 and again 9/11/6 to 22/12/16 and 16/4/17 to 13/3/18 and 29/3/18 to 27/1/19. Stayed in until 31/7/20. Father Samuel. Trench feet 17/12/16, wounded 10/10/17, GSW thumb, hosp at Camiers. In 1911 at 56 William St, Sunderland – John Jenkins boilermaker 65 married 22 years to Agnes 44 (Granton) with 9 children, 8 still alive – John 21 labourer, Fred 16 (died), Albert 11, William 8, Alfred 6, James 10m, Henrietta 13 and Rosetta 3. Places of birth - Kinfig Hill Glamorgan, all others Sunderland.
Joseph Walvin 13 Willow St. 14268 9th E Yorks. Then 599525 Labour Corps. War and Victory medals. To France 8/10/15 so 1915 Star and discharged 18/2/19. In 1911 at 13 Willow St – Joseph Walvin 27 hewer, married to Jane (Forster) 24 for 6 years, 3 children 2 still alive – Joseph William 4, George 9m (deleted) and Ann Sarah 4 m. Places of birth - Derby, Newfield and Washington 3. Joseph died in 1948.
Lancelot Bowman 16 Willow St. 1664 Cpl 24th NF. War and Victory medals – started as 34th Army Cyclist Corps 10062, then 24/1664 NF, then 9th NF then 24th NF. PR – discharged at 16 Willow St, 2/4/19. Enlisted 30/4/14. GSW right thigh and buttock and he got a gratuity of £37.10.0 made up of Scale £25, Service £10 and Rank £2.10. Married 21/12/12 and children Margaret Scott 29/6/13, Annie Porter 27/2/15 and William Austin 18/6/17. PoW in Germany from 12/10/17 to 22/12/18. His International Red Cross card shows he was A Coy 24th NF, captured 10/9/17 and that he was captured on 10/9/17 at Westen. His date of birth is given as 25/3/85 at Ryhope and his next of kin as Margaret at Willow St. France from 10/1/16 to 1/7/16 and from 11/4/17 to 10/9/17 infantry bombing section. First wound 1/7/16 and second 10/9/17. Assessed at less than 20%. Born Ryhope. In 1911 at 8 Model Dwellings – William Austin Bowman 61 stoneman, married to Catherine (Ingledew) 60 for 41 years with 8 children, 7 still alive – Lancelot 26 hewer. Places of birth - Wrekenton, North Shields and Ryhope. Lance married Margaret Scott Easton and died in 1954.
Michael Thompson 1 Denmark St. 14492 51st TMB. Started as 6 E Yorks 14492, then 10th E Yks, then 8th then 7th Lincs 44135 to Balkans 27/10/15 and kina 3/6/18. 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. was born at Hetton-le-Hole in 1891. In 1901 he was living at William Street, Hetton, with his parents - William (34), a coal miner, and Jane (34) - and his siblings John T (13), Isabella (12), Anne (6) and William (3). The 1911 Census shows that Michael had married Nellie (Ellen McMahon) in March 1911 and they were living in Washington, at 28 Bell Street. Nellie was a niece of James Hagan, (Head of the household) and others living there were Mr Hagan’s father, sister and 3 other nieces called McMahon. Michael was a hewer. By 1913 Nora and William had been born to Michael and Nellie
Michael served as Private 14492, East Yorkshire Regiment, and then Lance Corporal 44135, 7th Lincolnshire Regiment, attached to 51st Trench Mortar Battery. He arrived in the Balkans 27/10/15 and survived that campaign; it was in France that he was killed, on 3rd June 1918. He was buried in Mailly-Maillet Cemetery, A53. Nellie, of 1 Denmark Street, Washington Station, was entitled to her husband’s medals, the 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Michael is listed on the Roman Catholic Memorial, his age given as 27. His death was reported in the Illustrated Chronicle of 20th August 1916 and a photograph of him was printed.
Private Michael Thompson, Yorkshire Regiment (sic), is commemorated on the plaque to those members of the Westwood Social Club who either served or served and died in World War 1.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Michael Thompson and gave his address as 1, Denmark Street. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2016, the army noted that Ellen, Michael’s widow, received £17.11.10d on 12/9/18 and a further war gratuity of £16.10sh was paid to her on 8/2/19.
A dependant’s pension card showed that Michael, L/Cpl in Lincolnshire Regt, was kina 3/6/18, his wife Ellen at Rishie (sic) Tce was born 3/2/90 and their children born 17/1/12 Flora, William 6/2/13 and Ellen 8/7/15. Her original pension was 29/7d per week and then raised to 32/10d from 23/12/18.
John Jobes 3 Denmark St. 487854 Labour Corps. Pension ledger. 3 Denmark St, married – GSW thigh, malaria, defective vision – all attributable. Interim award of 8/- + 4/8d for wife and 2 children up to 18/1/21. Then rated at 20% disability for 8/- + 4/8d and then reduced to 6-14% so 10/6d for 104 weeks from Jan 1922 and grant of £20. Previously 15012 E Yks. War and Victory and 1915 Star to France 18/8/15 and discharged 23/2/19. In 1911 at 51 Glebe Cres – Robert Jobes 47 hewer, married to Eliza for 24 years and 4 children – John 21 hewer, James 20 putter, Archibald 19 putter, Sarah Cowell niece 19 and Robert Atkinson 1m grandson. Places of birth - Haswell, S Staffs, Haswell 4 and Washington.
Henry Rogerson Young 6 Denmark St. 325868 1/8th DLI. Army has Henry Rogerson 1/8th and then 1/9th DLI both 9/7516. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger address given as B4D Elisabethville and then C/O Walsh Court, Lord St, Carlisle. Article 9 reject, permanent pension to stand. SR – attested at Birtley from 6 Denmark St on 19th October 1914. Discharged 4/9/18 GSW left forearm, amputated below elbow. Pension of 27/6 for 13 weeks from 5/9/14 then 13/9d for life. To France 7/7/16 to 2/9/16 and then 4/1/17 to 24/4/18. Awarded Silver War Badge and War and Victory medals. His mother was Mary Young of Derwent St/Tce. In 1911 at 9 Beatrice Tce – Henry Young 25 hewer, married to Laura Annie (Balmer) for 6 years and 3 children, 1 still alive – Henry 2. Places of birth - Nettlesworth, Bishop Auckland, Lumley.
William Sterling 5 Walker St. 340467 36th NF, Army has Stirling 1st NF, 1/5th and then 9th. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger at 5 Walker St. 2/11/20 rejected. Then 1/3/21 100% so 40/- +41/6d for wife and 5 children until June 1921 when reduced to 60% for 24/- + 24/1d and then June 1921 100% and July 1922 60%. Notations on the front continue until 1931. In 1911 at 25 Springwell Tce, Springwell – William Sterling 26 hewer, married for 5 years to Maria (Longworth) and 3 kids – Eliz Jane 5, Thomas 3 and William 1. Places of birth - Windy Nook, Usworth, Windy Nook and Springwell 2. He died in 1966.
John Longworth 6 Walker St. 118537 198th Labour Coy. Enlisted 19/7/15 and discharged 6/3/19. Had been 3858 NF. War and Victory medals. Silver War Badge. Pension ledger 6 Walker St, rheumatism 20% for 8/- +4/8d for wife and 2 children until December 1923. Possibly – In 1911 at 2 Jackson’s Buildings, Usworth – John Daglish Longworth 24 rolleyman, married to Kathleen for under 1 year with Christopher under 1 month. Places of birth - Washington, Kilkenny and Great Usworth.
Isaac Walker 1 Railway St. 48451 4th N Staffs. Pension ledger discharged 26/1/19 to 12 Front St, S Hetton. Effects of gas 30% for 12/- and then 15-19% in April 1923 for 7/6d until April 1924. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 1 Railway St – Joseph Walker 53 coal cleaner, married to Sarah Ann 42 for 15 years with 8 children, 7 still alive – Joseph Rowlands 17 driver, Isaac Walker 13, William Walker 11, Emma 9, Violet 5, Robert 3 and Hilda under 1 month. Places of birth - all Washington.
William Walker 1 Railway St. 98269 7th Sherwood Foresters., then 8th E Surrey 42155, War and Victory medals. (see above for family info)
Michael Britton 2 Railway St. 49829 1st Royal Irish Fus. War and Victory medals says 23488 (R Inniskilling Fus and then 1st Royal Irish Fus). Not in Washington in 1911.
Henry Dyson 2 Railway St. 335266 Inland Waterway Department RE. Silver War Badge joined 3/12/14 and discharged 9/7/18, aged 27, did not serve overseas. Pension ledger born 1891, address 3 Blast Row married suffering from UDH or VBH aggravated by service, 30% for 12/- and 5/3d for wife and 1 child and then in Dec 1922 up to 40% and 16/- + 7/- until July 1923. In 1911 at 3 Blast Row – Edmund Dyson 42 hewer, married for 22 years to Mary Jane 41, with 8 children, 6 still alive – Henry 20 putter, Abraham 17 offtax boy, Sarah Alice 13, Willie 5, Hannah 3 and Katie Miley 18 servant. Places of birth - Haswell, Washingon 3, Sunderland, Washington 2 and West Wingate.
William Stables 1 Railway View. 520012 RAMC. Pension b 1873, discharged 26/11/18, 1 Railway View – lumbago and sciatica 40% for 16/- + 4/- for wife and then disallowed in March 1923. Silver War Badge enlisted 8/12/14 as 652 NF. War and Victory medals. Not in Washington in 1911. William Stables and wife Hannah in Dipton in 1901. Not in England (under that name) in 1911.
James Fraser Moore 3 Railway View. 40725 Stoker 1, HMS Achilles. HMS Achilles was a Warrior-class armoured cruiser built for the Royal Navy in the first decade of the 20th century. She served with the 2nd Cruiser Squadron for most of the First World War. The ship did not participate in the Battle of Jutland in 1916, but did sink the German raider Leopard in 1917. Achilles became a training ship in 1918 and was sold for scrap in 1921.
James was awarded Victory and War medals. In 1911 at 9 Railway View – Joseph W Moore 37 hewer, married to Margaret for 18 years with 8 children, 6 still alive – Ellen 17 packer at chemical works, James Fraser M 13, Dora 9, Alexander 7, Margaret 4 and Joseph Wm 2. Places of birth - Fothergill Cumberland, Gateshead, Delavel, Benwell 2, Urpeth 2, Penshaw and Washington Station.
Patrick Regan 1 Walker’s Buildings. 629 1st Garrison NF. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger, b 1873 discharged 10/2/19. 27 Walker’s Buildings – malaria 20% for 8/- + 5/11d for wife and 3 children, rising to 40% for 16/- + 11/10d and then 15-19% for combined 10/6d until July 1923. In 1911 at 12 Blast Row Patrick Regain (sic) 39 hewer and his wife Mary Ann (McGowan) 39, married 12 years with 5 children – Mary 12 James 10, Miles 8, Patrick 5 and Cecilia 7 m. All are spelled Regain. Places of birth - Mayo, Leitrim, and Washington 5.
John Edward Storey 7 Walker’s Buildings. T/4124730 ASC. To France 14/8/15 so 1915 Star. War and Victory medals. Discharged 21/4/19. In 1911 at 1 Walker’s Buildings - John Ed Storey 38 shifter, married for 12 years to Sarah Ann with 5 children, 3 still alive – Katie 10, John Ed 9 and William Wilson S 8. Places of birth - Sunderland, Hebburn and Washington 3.
John Sutherland 23 Beech St. 13007 Sgt 5th Yorks. DSM citation ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rallied and took command of 2 Lewis gun sections, and at a critical period of fighting placed them in such a position as to materially assist the defence. His general cheerfulness on all occasions was a fine example to his men and increased their morale very materially’ (3.9.18). To France 13/7/15 so War, Victory medals and 1915 Star. Discharged 31/3/19. MM. 7th then 5th Yorks. In 1911 at 7 Aysgarth St - Edward Sutherland 43 labourer, married for 15 years to Marion 34 with 7 children – John 14 screener, Edward 13, William 11, Marion 8, Stanley 6, Hector 4 and Alexander 1. Places of birth - Lemington. Middlebrough 4, West Hartlepool, Middlesbrough 2 and Washington.
John Blake 5 Willow St. 6185 Cpl 2nd Life Guards. Landed in France 6/10/14 transferred to MG Gds 10/5/18, discharged March 1919 as Sergeant. PR – when he attested, Jan 1905, for the Corps of Lancers he was 20, b Hutton Spring (sic), a miner, 25/3/18 granted bounty of £20. In India Sept 1905- March 1912, army reserve until August 1914, to France in October 1914 – Nov 1914. To France Nov 1916 –Dec 1916 (admitted to hospital at Rouen for trench feet) and then Home until discharge. Father George at 9 Harold St and then 8 Engine Row, Lambton. He married Esther Ellen (Hall dau of Thomas) at Durham 1/3/13 but she died 11/5/16 of tubercular phthisis. He’d been on courses as machine gun instructor and as instructor for infantry drill, gas and bombing, described as industrious and sober. Had suffered from gonorrhoea and malaria in India. Registered for employment with Great Northern Railway Police. He was awarded a sobriety certificate. 1914 Star. 17th Lancers, Household Bn then 2nd Life Guards. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 Willow St – George Blake 48 hewer, married 28 years to Ann Maria 47 with 6 children, 4 still alive – John 29 soldier in Lancers in India (crossed out), William George 25 married coal cutter (crossed out), Mary Maria 21 chemical manufacture and Rachel Ann 14. Places of birth - Somersetshire 2, Durham, Summersetshire and Co Durham 2.
John Robert Parkin 7 Willow St. 39830 2nd Res Cav. Army has John Parkin 82617 enlisted 11/12/15 and discharged 14/1/19, aged 23, 2nd Res Cav. Silver War Badge, did not serve abroad. In 1911 at 7 Willow St – Annie Parkin 48 widow, married 24 years and 8 children, 6 still alive – Samuel 21 shifter, William 16 driver, John R screener 14 and Walter 5. Places of birth - Magherafelt Derry, Felling 3. He married Mary Hetherington.
John Jenkins 8 Willow St. 1684 Trooper R Horse Guards. To France 13/8/15 so 1915 Star. War and Victory medals - Royal Horse Gds then Household Bn, then 3rd RHGds Machine Gun Regt 5604. PR - born Hamsteels, miner, aged 24, single when he enlisted at Sunderland 31/8/14. To France 13/8/15 to 6/6/16 and again 9/11/6 to 22/12/16 and 16/4/17 to 13/3/18 and 29/3/18 to 27/1/19. Stayed in until 31/7/20. Father Samuel. Trench feet 17/12/16, wounded 10/10/17, GSW thumb, hosp at Camiers. In 1911 at 56 William St, Sunderland – John Jenkins boilermaker 65 married 22 years to Agnes 44 (Granton) with 9 children, 8 still alive – John 21 labourer, Fred 16 (died), Albert 11, William 8, Alfred 6, James 10m, Henrietta 13 and Rosetta 3. Places of birth - Kinfig Hill Glamorgan, all others Sunderland.
Joseph Walvin 13 Willow St. 14268 9th E Yorks. Then 599525 Labour Corps. War and Victory medals. To France 8/10/15 so 1915 Star and discharged 18/2/19. In 1911 at 13 Willow St – Joseph Walvin 27 hewer, married to Jane (Forster) 24 for 6 years, 3 children 2 still alive – Joseph William 4, George 9m (deleted) and Ann Sarah 4 m. Places of birth - Derby, Newfield and Washington 3. Joseph died in 1948.
Lancelot Bowman 16 Willow St. 1664 Cpl 24th NF. War and Victory medals – started as 34th Army Cyclist Corps 10062, then 24/1664 NF, then 9th NF then 24th NF. PR – discharged at 16 Willow St, 2/4/19. Enlisted 30/4/14. GSW right thigh and buttock and he got a gratuity of £37.10.0 made up of Scale £25, Service £10 and Rank £2.10. Married 21/12/12 and children Margaret Scott 29/6/13, Annie Porter 27/2/15 and William Austin 18/6/17. PoW in Germany from 12/10/17 to 22/12/18. His International Red Cross card shows he was A Coy 24th NF, captured 10/9/17 and that he was captured on 10/9/17 at Westen. His date of birth is given as 25/3/85 at Ryhope and his next of kin as Margaret at Willow St. France from 10/1/16 to 1/7/16 and from 11/4/17 to 10/9/17 infantry bombing section. First wound 1/7/16 and second 10/9/17. Assessed at less than 20%. Born Ryhope. In 1911 at 8 Model Dwellings – William Austin Bowman 61 stoneman, married to Catherine (Ingledew) 60 for 41 years with 8 children, 7 still alive – Lancelot 26 hewer. Places of birth - Wrekenton, North Shields and Ryhope. Lance married Margaret Scott Easton and died in 1954.
Michael Thompson 1 Denmark St. 14492 51st TMB. Started as 6 E Yorks 14492, then 10th E Yks, then 8th then 7th Lincs 44135 to Balkans 27/10/15 and kina 3/6/18. 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. was born at Hetton-le-Hole in 1891. In 1901 he was living at William Street, Hetton, with his parents - William (34), a coal miner, and Jane (34) - and his siblings John T (13), Isabella (12), Anne (6) and William (3). The 1911 Census shows that Michael had married Nellie (Ellen McMahon) in March 1911 and they were living in Washington, at 28 Bell Street. Nellie was a niece of James Hagan, (Head of the household) and others living there were Mr Hagan’s father, sister and 3 other nieces called McMahon. Michael was a hewer. By 1913 Nora and William had been born to Michael and Nellie
Michael served as Private 14492, East Yorkshire Regiment, and then Lance Corporal 44135, 7th Lincolnshire Regiment, attached to 51st Trench Mortar Battery. He arrived in the Balkans 27/10/15 and survived that campaign; it was in France that he was killed, on 3rd June 1918. He was buried in Mailly-Maillet Cemetery, A53. Nellie, of 1 Denmark Street, Washington Station, was entitled to her husband’s medals, the 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Michael is listed on the Roman Catholic Memorial, his age given as 27. His death was reported in the Illustrated Chronicle of 20th August 1916 and a photograph of him was printed.
Private Michael Thompson, Yorkshire Regiment (sic), is commemorated on the plaque to those members of the Westwood Social Club who either served or served and died in World War 1.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Michael Thompson and gave his address as 1, Denmark Street. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2016, the army noted that Ellen, Michael’s widow, received £17.11.10d on 12/9/18 and a further war gratuity of £16.10sh was paid to her on 8/2/19.
A dependant’s pension card showed that Michael, L/Cpl in Lincolnshire Regt, was kina 3/6/18, his wife Ellen at Rishie (sic) Tce was born 3/2/90 and their children born 17/1/12 Flora, William 6/2/13 and Ellen 8/7/15. Her original pension was 29/7d per week and then raised to 32/10d from 23/12/18.
John Jobes 3 Denmark St. 487854 Labour Corps. Pension ledger. 3 Denmark St, married – GSW thigh, malaria, defective vision – all attributable. Interim award of 8/- + 4/8d for wife and 2 children up to 18/1/21. Then rated at 20% disability for 8/- + 4/8d and then reduced to 6-14% so 10/6d for 104 weeks from Jan 1922 and grant of £20. Previously 15012 E Yks. War and Victory and 1915 Star to France 18/8/15 and discharged 23/2/19. In 1911 at 51 Glebe Cres – Robert Jobes 47 hewer, married to Eliza for 24 years and 4 children – John 21 hewer, James 20 putter, Archibald 19 putter, Sarah Cowell niece 19 and Robert Atkinson 1m grandson. Places of birth - Haswell, S Staffs, Haswell 4 and Washington.
Henry Rogerson Young 6 Denmark St. 325868 1/8th DLI. Army has Henry Rogerson 1/8th and then 1/9th DLI both 9/7516. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger address given as B4D Elisabethville and then C/O Walsh Court, Lord St, Carlisle. Article 9 reject, permanent pension to stand. SR – attested at Birtley from 6 Denmark St on 19th October 1914. Discharged 4/9/18 GSW left forearm, amputated below elbow. Pension of 27/6 for 13 weeks from 5/9/14 then 13/9d for life. To France 7/7/16 to 2/9/16 and then 4/1/17 to 24/4/18. Awarded Silver War Badge and War and Victory medals. His mother was Mary Young of Derwent St/Tce. In 1911 at 9 Beatrice Tce – Henry Young 25 hewer, married to Laura Annie (Balmer) for 6 years and 3 children, 1 still alive – Henry 2. Places of birth - Nettlesworth, Bishop Auckland, Lumley.
William Sterling 5 Walker St. 340467 36th NF, Army has Stirling 1st NF, 1/5th and then 9th. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger at 5 Walker St. 2/11/20 rejected. Then 1/3/21 100% so 40/- +41/6d for wife and 5 children until June 1921 when reduced to 60% for 24/- + 24/1d and then June 1921 100% and July 1922 60%. Notations on the front continue until 1931. In 1911 at 25 Springwell Tce, Springwell – William Sterling 26 hewer, married for 5 years to Maria (Longworth) and 3 kids – Eliz Jane 5, Thomas 3 and William 1. Places of birth - Windy Nook, Usworth, Windy Nook and Springwell 2. He died in 1966.
John Longworth 6 Walker St. 118537 198th Labour Coy. Enlisted 19/7/15 and discharged 6/3/19. Had been 3858 NF. War and Victory medals. Silver War Badge. Pension ledger 6 Walker St, rheumatism 20% for 8/- +4/8d for wife and 2 children until December 1923. Possibly – In 1911 at 2 Jackson’s Buildings, Usworth – John Daglish Longworth 24 rolleyman, married to Kathleen for under 1 year with Christopher under 1 month. Places of birth - Washington, Kilkenny and Great Usworth.
Isaac Walker 1 Railway St. 48451 4th N Staffs. Pension ledger discharged 26/1/19 to 12 Front St, S Hetton. Effects of gas 30% for 12/- and then 15-19% in April 1923 for 7/6d until April 1924. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 1 Railway St – Joseph Walker 53 coal cleaner, married to Sarah Ann 42 for 15 years with 8 children, 7 still alive – Joseph Rowlands 17 driver, Isaac Walker 13, William Walker 11, Emma 9, Violet 5, Robert 3 and Hilda under 1 month. Places of birth - all Washington.
William Walker 1 Railway St. 98269 7th Sherwood Foresters., then 8th E Surrey 42155, War and Victory medals. (see above for family info)
Michael Britton 2 Railway St. 49829 1st Royal Irish Fus. War and Victory medals says 23488 (R Inniskilling Fus and then 1st Royal Irish Fus). Not in Washington in 1911.
Henry Dyson 2 Railway St. 335266 Inland Waterway Department RE. Silver War Badge joined 3/12/14 and discharged 9/7/18, aged 27, did not serve overseas. Pension ledger born 1891, address 3 Blast Row married suffering from UDH or VBH aggravated by service, 30% for 12/- and 5/3d for wife and 1 child and then in Dec 1922 up to 40% and 16/- + 7/- until July 1923. In 1911 at 3 Blast Row – Edmund Dyson 42 hewer, married for 22 years to Mary Jane 41, with 8 children, 6 still alive – Henry 20 putter, Abraham 17 offtax boy, Sarah Alice 13, Willie 5, Hannah 3 and Katie Miley 18 servant. Places of birth - Haswell, Washingon 3, Sunderland, Washington 2 and West Wingate.
William Stables 1 Railway View. 520012 RAMC. Pension b 1873, discharged 26/11/18, 1 Railway View – lumbago and sciatica 40% for 16/- + 4/- for wife and then disallowed in March 1923. Silver War Badge enlisted 8/12/14 as 652 NF. War and Victory medals. Not in Washington in 1911. William Stables and wife Hannah in Dipton in 1901. Not in England (under that name) in 1911.
James Fraser Moore 3 Railway View. 40725 Stoker 1, HMS Achilles. HMS Achilles was a Warrior-class armoured cruiser built for the Royal Navy in the first decade of the 20th century. She served with the 2nd Cruiser Squadron for most of the First World War. The ship did not participate in the Battle of Jutland in 1916, but did sink the German raider Leopard in 1917. Achilles became a training ship in 1918 and was sold for scrap in 1921.
James was awarded Victory and War medals. In 1911 at 9 Railway View – Joseph W Moore 37 hewer, married to Margaret for 18 years with 8 children, 6 still alive – Ellen 17 packer at chemical works, James Fraser M 13, Dora 9, Alexander 7, Margaret 4 and Joseph Wm 2. Places of birth - Fothergill Cumberland, Gateshead, Delavel, Benwell 2, Urpeth 2, Penshaw and Washington Station.
Patrick Regan 1 Walker’s Buildings. 629 1st Garrison NF. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger, b 1873 discharged 10/2/19. 27 Walker’s Buildings – malaria 20% for 8/- + 5/11d for wife and 3 children, rising to 40% for 16/- + 11/10d and then 15-19% for combined 10/6d until July 1923. In 1911 at 12 Blast Row Patrick Regain (sic) 39 hewer and his wife Mary Ann (McGowan) 39, married 12 years with 5 children – Mary 12 James 10, Miles 8, Patrick 5 and Cecilia 7 m. All are spelled Regain. Places of birth - Mayo, Leitrim, and Washington 5.
John Edward Storey 7 Walker’s Buildings. T/4124730 ASC. To France 14/8/15 so 1915 Star. War and Victory medals. Discharged 21/4/19. In 1911 at 1 Walker’s Buildings - John Ed Storey 38 shifter, married for 12 years to Sarah Ann with 5 children, 3 still alive – Katie 10, John Ed 9 and William Wilson S 8. Places of birth - Sunderland, Hebburn and Washington 3.
James Wilson 18 Walker’s Buildings. Stoker HMS Broke. Three possibles in 1911 in Washington. No info from Naval records.
Peter Collins 23 Walker’s Buildings. 112 L/Cpl 26th NF. MM Gaz 10/10/17 and War and Victory medals. Then 611289 Labour Corps. In 1911 at 6 Middleham St – Peter Collins 28 labourer at chemical works. Married to Annie 27 for 2 years with Edward Steward Collins 4m. Places of birth - Galway, Aldershot and Washington.
John Wood 25 Walker’s Buildings. 21605 6th R Innis Fusiliers. Began as 780 27th NF and then 21605 6th RIF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 – John 30 b Lancashire married to Susannah born Lancs and living at 4 Railway View with Annie, George and John. Annie and George were born Hyde and John b Washington.
Noble Nesbitt Turnbull 1 Middlefield Row. 41819 10th Scottish Rifles. 14th HLI as 241790 and then 10th Scottish Rifles 41819. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 18 Jesmond Vale John Isaac Turnbull 49 married 28 years and 10 children, 6 still alive (deleted and no wife present) a tar asphalter with Henry 23 house painter, David 21 boot maker, Noble N Turnbull 14 and Peter Tighe boarder 22. Places of birth - Newcastle and the rest Northumberland. Noble died in 1961 in Newcastle.
Alfred Bushby 8 Middlefield Row. 21964 12th Lab Corps, West Riding. Not under that number but 14479 Alfred Bushby in Labour Corps had previously been 10919 in DLI. War and Victory medals. PR - Alfred Henry Bushby attested 9/3/15 at Sunderland for the Gloucester Regt. He was 21, a miner, living at 4 Galt St, Thornley, his number 17877. He’d married Hannah Cowell at Thornley 6/12/13 and Alfred was b March 1914. He was discharged 21/4/15. He was living in 8 Middlefield Row in 1939 with Craig Thomas b 1925. In 1911 he was living at the Police Station, Thornley – Alfred Bushby 42 Sgt of Police married for 19 years to Sarah Hannah 41 with 9 children, 7 still alive – Alfred Henry 16 stoneman underground, Ernest 13 (as a Sgt in DLI he was killed 1/10/18), Frederick 9, Evelyn 7, Gladys May 1 and Charles Woodard boarder 29 constable. Places of birth were -Guisborough, Darlington, Gainford 2, Escomb, Page Bank, Thornley and Norwich. Alfred Henry died 1974 in Thornley. Alfred Sr died 1922 at Tynemouth.
John Proctor Houghton 9 Middlefield Row. 5791 1st Leicestershires. Army has 5791 1st Leinster, then 92726 1st Garrison Bn King’s Royal Liverpool. – War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 4 Blackburn Buildings, Edmondsley – Richard Henry Houghton 42 hewer, married to Hannah 39 for 21 years with 12 children, 6 alive – Jane Annie 16, John Proctor H 13, Eliz Thomas H 9, Edward 2, Eliz 1m and Wilfred 1m. Places of birth - Trimdon Grange, Moore Pit, Edmondsley 6. He married Ellen Sweeney in 1920 and died in 1978.
Sidney Smith 12 Middlefield Row. AB HMS Prince of Wales. Born 11/4/99 in Sunderland J78069, a ploughman. Joined in September 1917 and from May 1918 was Able Seaman on Espiegle. He received a war gratuity. In 1911 at 21 Ropery Row, N Hylton – Cecil Ashby 39, colliery bank labourer, married 12 years to Sarah 38 with 4 children, 3 still alive – Sidney 11, Joseph W 7 and James 5 and Jane Lomax visitor 56, widow. Places of birth - Nottingham, Spennymoor, Hylton 3 and Bungay Suffolk. Sidney was called Smith in 1901 Census. He married Barbara Jane Palmer in 1921 and died in 1953, having retaken the name of Smith.
George Graham Taylor 15 Middlefield Row. 7986 MGC. War and Victory medals 7986 71 Coy MGC, then 8 Coy, then 3 Bn then 852 AE Coy Labour Corps then 44th Royal Fusiliers GS111783. Not in Washington as George Graham Taylor in 1911
Thomas Ashford 18 Middlefield Row. 41033 4th East Yorks. 1st/4th E Yorks, War and Victory medals. Pension ledger b 1901 discharged 18/1/19. 21 Middlefield Row, gas poisoning 6-14% for 7/6d per week from 15/12/20 for 35 weeks. Not in Washington in 1911.
Edward Buckham 20 Middlefield Row. 44528 Bombardier 14th HB RGA. Not under this number or Artillery. In 1911 at 20 Margaret St – Edward Buckham 26 hewer, married for 5 years to Mary with 4 children, 3 still alive – James Edward 4, Mary Jane deleted 3, Joseph 2 and Richard 11m. Places of birth - Stargate, Waterhouses, Washington 4.
James Allen 21 Middlefield Row. 82664 Sapper RE. Army has James Allon 8th Yorks 15244 and then RE 82664. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger discharged 13/6/18, single 21 Middlefield Row. Suffering from DAH (Disordered Action of the Heart), 20% for 8/- and then 14% from 2/12/22 and 7/6d for 70 weeks. In 1911 at 23 Middlefield Row – James Allen (43) and Catherine (38), with their children – Thomas (18, killed 29/10/17 MM), James (17), Catherine (14), George (12), Mathew (9), Ann (7) and Robert (6). Mr and Mrs Allen had been married 19 years and had had 9 children, of whom 2 had died. Mr Allen was a labourer. Martin (62), Catherine (61) George (21) and Thomas Tindle (42, married) were living in the same house, George listed as a boarder and the others as visitors.
Henry McMenam 3 Six Houses. 73940 4th DLI. He was a married miner living at 3, Six Houses when he enlisted on 15/4/18. He was 20 years old, 5 feet 5, weighed 129lbs and had auburn hair, a fresh complexion and brown eyes. Henry had married Frances Ann Wood (daughter of Thomas Wood) at Gateshead on 19/1/18 and their child, James, was born on 4/4/18. However, Henry was also father to the child of Isobel Taylor of 5, Penshaw Staithes, his army record including details of an order by a magistrate, dated 31/1/15, that the child, born 13/11/17, would be entitled to 4/- per week from 1/1/18 until the child reached the age of 16 or died. An army order stopped 4d per week from Henry’s pay.
Henry did have an Exemption Certificate but agreed to join the army and he served as 73940, 12th DLI, (68th Brigade, 23rd Division). Before leaving for Italy he was in trouble for “leaving his war station” while serving at Seaham Harbour, for allowing his clothes to become “verminous” and for being absent for 2 days. He embarked for Italy on 27/7/18, joined his unit on 17/9/18 and was killed in action on 27th of October, a mere week before the armistice that ended the war in that region. Mrs McMenam sent the army copies of her marriage certificate and James’ birth certificate and was awarded a pension of 22/- per week until 25/5/19, at which point it would be reduced to £1.0.5d per week. Henry’s plaque and scroll were sent out in 1920 (month illegible) and he was also awarded the War and Victory medals. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that Frances, Henry’s widow, received a war gratuity of £5 but no date was give. There were no other payments because Henry owed the army18/-. Frances Ann McMenam married Hector McDonald Johnston, 20, a labourer from Washington, son of Thomas Johnston deceased, on 17/1/20 at Holy Trinity Washington.
A dependant’s card for Henry McMenam 12th DLI 73940 states that he was kina 27/10/18 and that his wife Frances Annie, 14/2/98 of 3, Six Houses and his son, James born 4/4/18 were paid a £6 grant on 4/12/18 and awarded a pension of 20/5d from 26/5/19. In the bottom corner it states that 2/4d paid to 5 Penshaw Stables, Miss Taylor, in respect of illegitimate child.
A second dependant’s card gives the same service information and states that Isobel Taylor was the mother of Henry’s illegitimate child, address given as 5 Penshaw Stables and then 40 Middle St, Blackhall Colliery.
The army record states that Henry’s father was John, at the Royal William Hotel, Cox Green, and his mother was Maggie. Henry died on October 27th 1918, the first day of the attack on the River Piave. Precisely what happened to his body isn’t clear but, in October 1919, his widow was informed that his remains had been exhumed and reburied at Tezze Cemetery, Plot 2 Row C Grave 7. “The removal was undertaken with every measure of care
and reverence and then re-interment was conducted by an Army Chaplain.”
The 1901 Census listed John McMenam (30), a coal miner, living at 5, Wood Houses, Washington. There was no wife at home but John’s children were Mary E (11) Annie (10) James (8) Florence (5) and Henry (3). Mr McMenam had been born in Wrekenton and his children, apart from Henry, in Haswell, Durham. There were also two boarders and a serving girl.
In 1911 at 41 Newton Place, Dean Bank Ferryhill – John McMenam 39 hewer, married to Margaret 48 for 9 years, 9 children 8 still alive – Edward Brown 21 hand putter, James McMenam 17 incline boy, Sarah Brown 17, George Brown 14 driver, Henry McMenam 12, Margaret Brown 12, Evelyn McMenam 7 and Ethel McMenam 2. Places and dates of birth were Wrekenton July 1871, Bishop Auckland Aug 1862, Low Spennymoor Feb 1890, Ashwell Oct 1893, Low Spennymoor Nov 1893, Washington April 1896, Washington April 1898, Washington October 1898, Washington April 1904 and Sedgefield Jan 1909. It would appear that John’s wife had died and that his second wife, Margaret Brown married him in 1902.
John Murkin 4 Six Houses. 84994 Gunner RFA. To France 11/5/15 so 1915 Star. War and Victory medals. SR – B South Bank Middlebrough, aged 25, labourer. Very faint and short. In 1891 census son of John and Kate, both born Ireland. 1939 living in S Hylton and listed as a ‘Reservist (1st War)’
Charles Marmion 4 Six Houses. TZ L/6017 Ordinary Seaman RN. Pension Ledger gives address in Horden - 79 Second St, b 1895, single, neurasthenia, discharged 20/12/18. 50% for 20/- to 26/4/21. Star, Victory and War medals. In 1911 at 111 Durham Rd, Spennymoor – Catherine Kelly 62 widow b Sligo with Robert Ramshaw 28 boarder joiner, Sarah Jane Kelly dau 28, Charles Marmion boarder 16 driver, Hugh Murphy 16 boarder driver and Peter Lennon 40 boarder leveller at coke oven. Places of birth - Seaton, Page Bank, Maryport, blank and Roscommon.
Thomas Dawes 6 Six Houses. 12712 Bandsman 2nd DLI. To France 21/5/15 so 1915 Star. War and Victory medals. 10th DLI then 2nd DLI. Army has Daws. In 1911 at 7 Woodside – Charles Goldsfiring Daws 55 stoneman, married 36 years to Mary 58 with 9 children, 5 still alive – Isabelle 20 cleaning tins and bottles at chemical works, Thomas 19 putter. Places of birth - Hindringham Norfolk, Trimdon Grange, S Shields and Tyne Dock.
Lister Ambler 7 Six Houses. 222768 218th Emp Coy. Started as 14529 Yorks Regt. War and Victory medals. SR – b HLS, married, miner aged 39 when he attested on 2/9/14 at Shiney Row. Married to Margaret at 7 Six Houses, in John St Registry Office, Sunderland on 28/12/95. Children - William 1897 at Hylton, Violet Victoria at Hylton in Oct 01, Martha Sept 1914 at Washington and Lister in Sept 1915 at Barmston. Transferred to Labour Corps (Salvage Coy 17th Div) 7/7/17. Lister died 11/3/18 of acute ricketts, William (Lister’s brother as witness). Letter from George Haynes (Capt) of S&S Families Association to army saying they had listed Lister as missing and yet his wife had received a field postcard from him 7/11/16. No answer. To France 13/7/15, discharged 14/1/19. In 1911 at 7 Six Houses – Lister Ambler 37 hewer, married to Margaret for 15 years and 8 children, 2 still alive – William 13 and Violet Victoria 10. Places of birth - Hetton Downs and Hylton 3.
William Fred Goodwin Cowan 1 Woodhouse. 36768 Gunner RFA 12th Bde. To France 14/9/14 so 1914 Star. Army has ‘Cowins’. Pension ledger born 1887, discharged 21/1/19 effects of gas. Fitter. Married, address changed to 28 The Terraces. 20% for 8/- + 7/- for wife and 4 children then down to 5% for combined 12/6d for 35 weeks from 16/3/22 and then 15% from 12/12/22 so 12/6d from 20/7/22 for 104 weeks. In 1911 at 15 St Peter’s St – William Cowins 24 army pensioner and shifter married 1 year to Eliz Ann (Jefferson) 22 with Wilhelmina 1 and Charles and Annie Kelly married for 2 years and 1 child had died. Places of birth - Gateshead, Washington 2, Bishop Auckland and Newcastle. William died in 1971 in Hounslow.
John McCrerey 2 Woodhouse. 11206 11th MGC. Army has him as McQuery 24145 Yorks and then 11206 MGC. War and Victory medals and discharged 1/3/19. In 1911 at 26 Beech St – John McCrerey 45 stoneman, married to Sarah (Pearson) 41 for 23 years with 10 children, 9 still alive – Thomas 22 hewer (killed 1/7/16), Ellen 17 farm servant (she married Thomas Cowell who was killed 5/1/16), John 13, Robert 12, James 8, Mary 5 and Richard 2. Places of birth - Spennymoor, Fatfield, Easington Lane, Washington 3, Stanley, Wallsend and Washington. John married Sarah A Burnip-Coxon
John George Brown 4 Jubilee Tce. 109833 Pte RAF. Born 1876 married to Harriet E Brown, a packer, and joined RFC 17/11/17. Children – Hannah 9/4/02 Harraton, then John Geo 15/18/12 at Harraton, Thos Wm 8/2/15 at Harraton, Norman 10/2/10 and others in 05 and Feb 1918. Married 22/6/01 at Sunderland. Address 4 Jubilee Tce. Disembodied 30/4/20. Admitted to hospital in Glasgow with flu. 8 Bde RFC and 52 Squadron RAF.
Frederick Nicholson 1 Woodside. 27999 3rd AM RAF. In 1911 at The Royal William, Cox Green – Thomas Nicholson widower 49 inn keeper, Nicholas 20 putter, Fred 17 onsetter below, Elleanor 15, Joseph 14, Dorothy 12, Florrie 9 and John 7. Places of birth - CLS, all the children at Washington. His mother, Dorothy Ann died 1909 and Fred died in Jan 1973.
Peter Collins 23 Walker’s Buildings. 112 L/Cpl 26th NF. MM Gaz 10/10/17 and War and Victory medals. Then 611289 Labour Corps. In 1911 at 6 Middleham St – Peter Collins 28 labourer at chemical works. Married to Annie 27 for 2 years with Edward Steward Collins 4m. Places of birth - Galway, Aldershot and Washington.
John Wood 25 Walker’s Buildings. 21605 6th R Innis Fusiliers. Began as 780 27th NF and then 21605 6th RIF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 – John 30 b Lancashire married to Susannah born Lancs and living at 4 Railway View with Annie, George and John. Annie and George were born Hyde and John b Washington.
Noble Nesbitt Turnbull 1 Middlefield Row. 41819 10th Scottish Rifles. 14th HLI as 241790 and then 10th Scottish Rifles 41819. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 18 Jesmond Vale John Isaac Turnbull 49 married 28 years and 10 children, 6 still alive (deleted and no wife present) a tar asphalter with Henry 23 house painter, David 21 boot maker, Noble N Turnbull 14 and Peter Tighe boarder 22. Places of birth - Newcastle and the rest Northumberland. Noble died in 1961 in Newcastle.
Alfred Bushby 8 Middlefield Row. 21964 12th Lab Corps, West Riding. Not under that number but 14479 Alfred Bushby in Labour Corps had previously been 10919 in DLI. War and Victory medals. PR - Alfred Henry Bushby attested 9/3/15 at Sunderland for the Gloucester Regt. He was 21, a miner, living at 4 Galt St, Thornley, his number 17877. He’d married Hannah Cowell at Thornley 6/12/13 and Alfred was b March 1914. He was discharged 21/4/15. He was living in 8 Middlefield Row in 1939 with Craig Thomas b 1925. In 1911 he was living at the Police Station, Thornley – Alfred Bushby 42 Sgt of Police married for 19 years to Sarah Hannah 41 with 9 children, 7 still alive – Alfred Henry 16 stoneman underground, Ernest 13 (as a Sgt in DLI he was killed 1/10/18), Frederick 9, Evelyn 7, Gladys May 1 and Charles Woodard boarder 29 constable. Places of birth were -Guisborough, Darlington, Gainford 2, Escomb, Page Bank, Thornley and Norwich. Alfred Henry died 1974 in Thornley. Alfred Sr died 1922 at Tynemouth.
John Proctor Houghton 9 Middlefield Row. 5791 1st Leicestershires. Army has 5791 1st Leinster, then 92726 1st Garrison Bn King’s Royal Liverpool. – War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 4 Blackburn Buildings, Edmondsley – Richard Henry Houghton 42 hewer, married to Hannah 39 for 21 years with 12 children, 6 alive – Jane Annie 16, John Proctor H 13, Eliz Thomas H 9, Edward 2, Eliz 1m and Wilfred 1m. Places of birth - Trimdon Grange, Moore Pit, Edmondsley 6. He married Ellen Sweeney in 1920 and died in 1978.
Sidney Smith 12 Middlefield Row. AB HMS Prince of Wales. Born 11/4/99 in Sunderland J78069, a ploughman. Joined in September 1917 and from May 1918 was Able Seaman on Espiegle. He received a war gratuity. In 1911 at 21 Ropery Row, N Hylton – Cecil Ashby 39, colliery bank labourer, married 12 years to Sarah 38 with 4 children, 3 still alive – Sidney 11, Joseph W 7 and James 5 and Jane Lomax visitor 56, widow. Places of birth - Nottingham, Spennymoor, Hylton 3 and Bungay Suffolk. Sidney was called Smith in 1901 Census. He married Barbara Jane Palmer in 1921 and died in 1953, having retaken the name of Smith.
George Graham Taylor 15 Middlefield Row. 7986 MGC. War and Victory medals 7986 71 Coy MGC, then 8 Coy, then 3 Bn then 852 AE Coy Labour Corps then 44th Royal Fusiliers GS111783. Not in Washington as George Graham Taylor in 1911
Thomas Ashford 18 Middlefield Row. 41033 4th East Yorks. 1st/4th E Yorks, War and Victory medals. Pension ledger b 1901 discharged 18/1/19. 21 Middlefield Row, gas poisoning 6-14% for 7/6d per week from 15/12/20 for 35 weeks. Not in Washington in 1911.
Edward Buckham 20 Middlefield Row. 44528 Bombardier 14th HB RGA. Not under this number or Artillery. In 1911 at 20 Margaret St – Edward Buckham 26 hewer, married for 5 years to Mary with 4 children, 3 still alive – James Edward 4, Mary Jane deleted 3, Joseph 2 and Richard 11m. Places of birth - Stargate, Waterhouses, Washington 4.
James Allen 21 Middlefield Row. 82664 Sapper RE. Army has James Allon 8th Yorks 15244 and then RE 82664. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger discharged 13/6/18, single 21 Middlefield Row. Suffering from DAH (Disordered Action of the Heart), 20% for 8/- and then 14% from 2/12/22 and 7/6d for 70 weeks. In 1911 at 23 Middlefield Row – James Allen (43) and Catherine (38), with their children – Thomas (18, killed 29/10/17 MM), James (17), Catherine (14), George (12), Mathew (9), Ann (7) and Robert (6). Mr and Mrs Allen had been married 19 years and had had 9 children, of whom 2 had died. Mr Allen was a labourer. Martin (62), Catherine (61) George (21) and Thomas Tindle (42, married) were living in the same house, George listed as a boarder and the others as visitors.
Henry McMenam 3 Six Houses. 73940 4th DLI. He was a married miner living at 3, Six Houses when he enlisted on 15/4/18. He was 20 years old, 5 feet 5, weighed 129lbs and had auburn hair, a fresh complexion and brown eyes. Henry had married Frances Ann Wood (daughter of Thomas Wood) at Gateshead on 19/1/18 and their child, James, was born on 4/4/18. However, Henry was also father to the child of Isobel Taylor of 5, Penshaw Staithes, his army record including details of an order by a magistrate, dated 31/1/15, that the child, born 13/11/17, would be entitled to 4/- per week from 1/1/18 until the child reached the age of 16 or died. An army order stopped 4d per week from Henry’s pay.
Henry did have an Exemption Certificate but agreed to join the army and he served as 73940, 12th DLI, (68th Brigade, 23rd Division). Before leaving for Italy he was in trouble for “leaving his war station” while serving at Seaham Harbour, for allowing his clothes to become “verminous” and for being absent for 2 days. He embarked for Italy on 27/7/18, joined his unit on 17/9/18 and was killed in action on 27th of October, a mere week before the armistice that ended the war in that region. Mrs McMenam sent the army copies of her marriage certificate and James’ birth certificate and was awarded a pension of 22/- per week until 25/5/19, at which point it would be reduced to £1.0.5d per week. Henry’s plaque and scroll were sent out in 1920 (month illegible) and he was also awarded the War and Victory medals. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that Frances, Henry’s widow, received a war gratuity of £5 but no date was give. There were no other payments because Henry owed the army18/-. Frances Ann McMenam married Hector McDonald Johnston, 20, a labourer from Washington, son of Thomas Johnston deceased, on 17/1/20 at Holy Trinity Washington.
A dependant’s card for Henry McMenam 12th DLI 73940 states that he was kina 27/10/18 and that his wife Frances Annie, 14/2/98 of 3, Six Houses and his son, James born 4/4/18 were paid a £6 grant on 4/12/18 and awarded a pension of 20/5d from 26/5/19. In the bottom corner it states that 2/4d paid to 5 Penshaw Stables, Miss Taylor, in respect of illegitimate child.
A second dependant’s card gives the same service information and states that Isobel Taylor was the mother of Henry’s illegitimate child, address given as 5 Penshaw Stables and then 40 Middle St, Blackhall Colliery.
The army record states that Henry’s father was John, at the Royal William Hotel, Cox Green, and his mother was Maggie. Henry died on October 27th 1918, the first day of the attack on the River Piave. Precisely what happened to his body isn’t clear but, in October 1919, his widow was informed that his remains had been exhumed and reburied at Tezze Cemetery, Plot 2 Row C Grave 7. “The removal was undertaken with every measure of care
and reverence and then re-interment was conducted by an Army Chaplain.”
The 1901 Census listed John McMenam (30), a coal miner, living at 5, Wood Houses, Washington. There was no wife at home but John’s children were Mary E (11) Annie (10) James (8) Florence (5) and Henry (3). Mr McMenam had been born in Wrekenton and his children, apart from Henry, in Haswell, Durham. There were also two boarders and a serving girl.
In 1911 at 41 Newton Place, Dean Bank Ferryhill – John McMenam 39 hewer, married to Margaret 48 for 9 years, 9 children 8 still alive – Edward Brown 21 hand putter, James McMenam 17 incline boy, Sarah Brown 17, George Brown 14 driver, Henry McMenam 12, Margaret Brown 12, Evelyn McMenam 7 and Ethel McMenam 2. Places and dates of birth were Wrekenton July 1871, Bishop Auckland Aug 1862, Low Spennymoor Feb 1890, Ashwell Oct 1893, Low Spennymoor Nov 1893, Washington April 1896, Washington April 1898, Washington October 1898, Washington April 1904 and Sedgefield Jan 1909. It would appear that John’s wife had died and that his second wife, Margaret Brown married him in 1902.
John Murkin 4 Six Houses. 84994 Gunner RFA. To France 11/5/15 so 1915 Star. War and Victory medals. SR – B South Bank Middlebrough, aged 25, labourer. Very faint and short. In 1891 census son of John and Kate, both born Ireland. 1939 living in S Hylton and listed as a ‘Reservist (1st War)’
Charles Marmion 4 Six Houses. TZ L/6017 Ordinary Seaman RN. Pension Ledger gives address in Horden - 79 Second St, b 1895, single, neurasthenia, discharged 20/12/18. 50% for 20/- to 26/4/21. Star, Victory and War medals. In 1911 at 111 Durham Rd, Spennymoor – Catherine Kelly 62 widow b Sligo with Robert Ramshaw 28 boarder joiner, Sarah Jane Kelly dau 28, Charles Marmion boarder 16 driver, Hugh Murphy 16 boarder driver and Peter Lennon 40 boarder leveller at coke oven. Places of birth - Seaton, Page Bank, Maryport, blank and Roscommon.
Thomas Dawes 6 Six Houses. 12712 Bandsman 2nd DLI. To France 21/5/15 so 1915 Star. War and Victory medals. 10th DLI then 2nd DLI. Army has Daws. In 1911 at 7 Woodside – Charles Goldsfiring Daws 55 stoneman, married 36 years to Mary 58 with 9 children, 5 still alive – Isabelle 20 cleaning tins and bottles at chemical works, Thomas 19 putter. Places of birth - Hindringham Norfolk, Trimdon Grange, S Shields and Tyne Dock.
Lister Ambler 7 Six Houses. 222768 218th Emp Coy. Started as 14529 Yorks Regt. War and Victory medals. SR – b HLS, married, miner aged 39 when he attested on 2/9/14 at Shiney Row. Married to Margaret at 7 Six Houses, in John St Registry Office, Sunderland on 28/12/95. Children - William 1897 at Hylton, Violet Victoria at Hylton in Oct 01, Martha Sept 1914 at Washington and Lister in Sept 1915 at Barmston. Transferred to Labour Corps (Salvage Coy 17th Div) 7/7/17. Lister died 11/3/18 of acute ricketts, William (Lister’s brother as witness). Letter from George Haynes (Capt) of S&S Families Association to army saying they had listed Lister as missing and yet his wife had received a field postcard from him 7/11/16. No answer. To France 13/7/15, discharged 14/1/19. In 1911 at 7 Six Houses – Lister Ambler 37 hewer, married to Margaret for 15 years and 8 children, 2 still alive – William 13 and Violet Victoria 10. Places of birth - Hetton Downs and Hylton 3.
William Fred Goodwin Cowan 1 Woodhouse. 36768 Gunner RFA 12th Bde. To France 14/9/14 so 1914 Star. Army has ‘Cowins’. Pension ledger born 1887, discharged 21/1/19 effects of gas. Fitter. Married, address changed to 28 The Terraces. 20% for 8/- + 7/- for wife and 4 children then down to 5% for combined 12/6d for 35 weeks from 16/3/22 and then 15% from 12/12/22 so 12/6d from 20/7/22 for 104 weeks. In 1911 at 15 St Peter’s St – William Cowins 24 army pensioner and shifter married 1 year to Eliz Ann (Jefferson) 22 with Wilhelmina 1 and Charles and Annie Kelly married for 2 years and 1 child had died. Places of birth - Gateshead, Washington 2, Bishop Auckland and Newcastle. William died in 1971 in Hounslow.
John McCrerey 2 Woodhouse. 11206 11th MGC. Army has him as McQuery 24145 Yorks and then 11206 MGC. War and Victory medals and discharged 1/3/19. In 1911 at 26 Beech St – John McCrerey 45 stoneman, married to Sarah (Pearson) 41 for 23 years with 10 children, 9 still alive – Thomas 22 hewer (killed 1/7/16), Ellen 17 farm servant (she married Thomas Cowell who was killed 5/1/16), John 13, Robert 12, James 8, Mary 5 and Richard 2. Places of birth - Spennymoor, Fatfield, Easington Lane, Washington 3, Stanley, Wallsend and Washington. John married Sarah A Burnip-Coxon
John George Brown 4 Jubilee Tce. 109833 Pte RAF. Born 1876 married to Harriet E Brown, a packer, and joined RFC 17/11/17. Children – Hannah 9/4/02 Harraton, then John Geo 15/18/12 at Harraton, Thos Wm 8/2/15 at Harraton, Norman 10/2/10 and others in 05 and Feb 1918. Married 22/6/01 at Sunderland. Address 4 Jubilee Tce. Disembodied 30/4/20. Admitted to hospital in Glasgow with flu. 8 Bde RFC and 52 Squadron RAF.
Frederick Nicholson 1 Woodside. 27999 3rd AM RAF. In 1911 at The Royal William, Cox Green – Thomas Nicholson widower 49 inn keeper, Nicholas 20 putter, Fred 17 onsetter below, Elleanor 15, Joseph 14, Dorothy 12, Florrie 9 and John 7. Places of birth - CLS, all the children at Washington. His mother, Dorothy Ann died 1909 and Fred died in Jan 1973.
Joseph (Stanley) Nicholson 1 Woodside. 23740 1/4th West Riding. Started as 32339 15th DLI and then 23740 9th W Riding, then 2nd, then 1/5th, then 1/4th. War and Victory medals. Discharged 8/3/19. In 1911 at The Royal William, Cox Green – Thomas Nicholson widower 49 inn keeper, Nicholas 20 putter, Fred 17 onsetter below, Elleanor 15, Joseph 14, Dorothy 12, Florrie 9 and John 7. Places of birth - CLS, all the children at Washington. His mother, Dorothy Ann died 1909 and Fred died in Jan 1973.
John Madden 6 Woodside. 420 25th NF. In 1911 at 18 Oxclose St – John Madden 28 hewer, married to Annie (Bulch) 27 for 7 years and 2 children but only Richard at home, aged 2. Places of birth - Usworth 2 and Washington Station. John died in 1966. John Madden 429 NF then GS 93259 Royal Fusiliers, War and Victory medals. 26 NF to France 11/1/16-4/7/16, then 21 NF to France 10/1/17-13/2/18, then 25 NF to France 14/2/18-30/8/18 then 24 RF to France 31/8/18-3/10/18.
Thomas Anthony Brown 2 Staith Houses. 13480 Cpl 7th Royal Defence Bn. Started in Yorks Regt, 7th Battalion (Green Howards) to France 13/7/15 so 1915 Star and War medals. Discharged27/1/19. Pension card says discharged 1/7/18. 4 Wood Houses Washington Station, mastoid disease. 20% for 8/8d + 4/8d for wife and 2 children and then from 13/6/21 6-14% for 11/combined for 104 weeks and gratuity of £20. Enlisted 1/9/14. Silver War Badge. Thomas Anderson Brown was born Falkirk and married Alice in 1910 – had 5 children by 1911 and was living at Richardson Tce. May be the same man.
William (Joseph) Usher 1 Wilden Tce. 7947 2nd Yorks. To France 22/4/15 so 1915 Star as 3/7947, discharged 3/7/19. Pension Ledger says b 1896 address in Middlesbrough. War and Victory medals as 2/7947 and 3/7947. Silver War Badge says enlisted 12/6/14 and discharged with wounds aged 23. By 1920 William Usher was still at 1 Wilden Terrace with Daniel Wilden and Jane Ann Sylvester (see below).
Daniel Wilden 1 Wilden Tce. 397 19th DLI. War and Victory medals as 19/397 then attached 232 Employment Coy, then attached 35 Division Salvage Corps. In 1911 at North Lane, Boldon Colliery – Jane Ann Sylvester (nee Chambers) 55 widow with Daniel Sylvester Wilden 19, Mary Wilden 16, Hubert 14 belt lad (killed 19/7/16), Ethel 12, George 10 and Isabella 8. Places of birth were Biggs Main Durham and all children at Washington. Hubert, the father, had died in 1908, an innkeeper who had been at the Earl of Durham pub.
Thomas Beetham 2 Wilden Tce. 37061 8th KOYLI. Army has 39066, 8th KOYLI, discharged 28/1/19. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 2 Wilden Tce – Mary Beetham 44 widow, William 16, driver, Sarah Eliz 14, Thomas 12, Hilda 10, Arthur 8, Patrick Hennessy 36 single hewer boarder, Joseph Maguire boarder 37 hewer single, Alfred Symonds hewer, 24 single and John Collins 29 single carter. Places of birth - Eldon, St Anne’s Durham, Bishop Auckland 2, Washington 2, West Stanley, Washington, Suffolk and Gateshead.
Allan George Davison 2 Wilden Tce. S/25361 3rd Black Watch. Not under this number or Black Watch. There was a George Allan Davison serving in 1st DLI in 1911, aged 25 born Sunderland. In 1911 at 5 Wilden Tce – John Davidson 52 joiner, married to Isabella (Mitchell) 51 for 31 years and 10 children, 5 still alive – Robert Mitchell D 20 mason’s labourer, James 19 joiner’s apprentice, Hannah Jane 16 dressmaker’s apprentice and Allan George 12. Places of birth - Berwickshire 2, Hebburn 4.
Charles William Heslop 6 Wilden Tce. 20844 18th DLI. Started as 10th DLI, then 18th, War and Victory medals. 1915 Star - to France 21/5/15. Corporal. In 1939 Charles W Heslop living at North Eastern Cottages with wife Jane also b 1889. Perhaps b Coundon.
Charles Stewart Campbell 7 Wilden Tce. 1920 RME. War and Victory medals and Star. Royal Marines. Can’t find him in the Census for 1911.
Frank Connelley 7 Wilden Tce. 83075 2nd Cav Reserve. Army has Francis Connelly RASC then 1 Co London Yeomanry T1/1414, then 1st Co of London Yeo 3075, transferred to Reserve 10/3/19. War and Victory medals. Medals awarded as Corps of Hussars. Not in Washington in 1911.
Alexander Glasgow 8 Wilden Tce. 62 2nd NF. 2nd Garrison Bn, War medal only. Pension Ledger no awards 15/6/20. In 1939 Alexander Glasgow was living at 16 Wormhill Terrace, a hairdresser. He was a widower b 1878. This may well be Alex Glasgow 31 married to Lydia (Parker) 28 for 9 years with 5 children living at 106 Vine St Gateshead in the 1911 census. His children were William 8, Lydia 5, Mary 4, Violet 2 and Alexandra May 10m. Alexandra was b Gateshead, everyone else at Newcastle. Alexander had another 5 children, some who died young, and died in London in 1955.
Benjamin Dow Jr 13 Wilden Tce. 470427 55th Lab Coy. Had been 51763 Cheshire Reg, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 26 Walker’s Buildings – Benjamin Dow miner 53 married to Frances (Taylor) 54 for 34 years and 4 children – Mary 27 farm labourer, Benjamin 25 miner, Sarah 22 chemical worker and Regina 17 (crossed out).
William Devine Jr 14 Wilden Tce. 135173 3rd S Lancs. William Devine enlisted as 46527 on 9/4/17 and discharged 27/1/19, aged 19, did not serve overseas, awarded Silver War Badge. Can’t find him in the 1911 Census.
John Thomas Welsh 15-16 Wilden Tce. 33876 Gunner RFA. To Balkans 19/6/15 so 1915 Star. SR – born West Hartlepool, single, miner, aged 20 when he enlisted at Sunderland in September 1914. A Battery 69 Brigade. To Mediterranean 19/6/15 – 14/2/16 and then Mesopotamia 15/2/16 26/3/16 then India 27/4/16 – 9/2/17, then Mesopotamia 10/2/17-8/1/19 then home 5/3/20. Father Morris at 16 Wilden Tce. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. In 1911 at 107 Second St, Horden – Maurice Welsh stoneman 45, married for 21 years to Mary Ellen with 9 children, 5 still alive – John Thomas 16 assistant onsetter, Maurice 14 driver, Margaret Olive 10 and Alfred 8. Places of birth - City of Durham, Wingate, West Hartlepool and Hartlepool 3.
Maurice Vincent Welsh 15-16 Wilden Tce. 78803 4th NF. War and Victory medals as 11th NF. (See above for family info.)
John (William) McKinley 17 Wilden Tce. 83521 3rd AM RAF. Enlisted 5/6/17, labourer. Born 1886. Father Peter at 56 Northumberland Place, Sunderland. Discharged 30/4/20. In 1911 John McKinley was in the workhouse, Hylton Rd, aged 25, single, general labourer.
John George Cowan 17 Wilden Tce. 52243 2/5th W Yorks. War and Victory medals. Discharged 29/1/19. Pension ledger says b 1891 single, address 17 Wilden Tce, altered to 26 Forster St Sunderland. GSW right arm and left thigh. 20% for 8/- and then 1/3/23 19% for 7/6d and 4/4/23 for 156 weeks and £30 gratuity. Can’t find him in the Census.
John Megan 18 Wilden Tce. 50149 17th King’s Liverpool. War and Victory medals. SR - He attested from 16 Wilden Tce as 3/23322 Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, aged 19, miner, single, at Sunderland 26/5/15. Mother Ellen Collings at same address. Absented himself 27/5/15. In 1911 at 3 Margaret St - Ellen Fagan 49 widow, 13 children, 11 still alive – Thomas Meagan 28 married, Mary Jane Meagan 26 married, Kate Meagan 19 single, Ellen Meagan 17 single, Elizabeth Meagan 15 (all crossed out) – then John Meagan 13, William Megan 11, Sarah Fagan 17 single crossed out, Maggie Fagan 14, Rose Fagan 11, Mary Fagan 5, Hughes Gorman 43 single hewer. Places of birth - Wrekenton, Annfield Plain, Washington, Sacriston 2, Birtley, Washington 2, illegible, Penshaw, Washington 2 and Seaham Harbour.
John Warren 22 Wilden Tce. 19215 Gunner RGA. Not under this number. (poss Usworth 1911 b 1900 and living at Edith Ave.)
Joseph McGuire/Maguire 24 Wilden Tce. 4029 2nd NF. 1st Battalion then 2nd Garrison Bn. Army has Maguire. To France 26/1/15. 1915 Star, Lance Corporal. War and Victory medals. PR – he attested 4/10/97 for 12 years, aged 22, as Pte 5255. Discharged 3/10/09. Queen’s and King’s South African bars on Queen’s Belmont. Modder River, Orange Free State. Transvaal King’s Medal. Lived at 24 Wilden’s Buildings. 12/8/14 he rejoined for 3 years. In France 26/1/15 to 7/6/15 and then to India 20/2/16 to 18/1/19 and demobilised 30/3/19. Wounded 2/6/15, GSW right knee and hospital in Rouen and then to England. In 1911 at 2 Wilden Tce – Mary Beetham 44 widow, William 16, driver, Sarah Eliz 14, Thomas 12 (see above for his service details), Hilda 10, Arthur 8, Patrick Hennessy 36 single hewer boarder, Joseph
Maguire boarder 37 hewer single, Alfred Symonds hewer, 24 single and John Collins 29 single carter. Places of birth - Eldon, St Anne’s Durham, Bishop Auckland 2, Washington 2, West Stanley, Washington, Suffolk and Gateshead.
John Madden 6 Woodside. 420 25th NF. In 1911 at 18 Oxclose St – John Madden 28 hewer, married to Annie (Bulch) 27 for 7 years and 2 children but only Richard at home, aged 2. Places of birth - Usworth 2 and Washington Station. John died in 1966. John Madden 429 NF then GS 93259 Royal Fusiliers, War and Victory medals. 26 NF to France 11/1/16-4/7/16, then 21 NF to France 10/1/17-13/2/18, then 25 NF to France 14/2/18-30/8/18 then 24 RF to France 31/8/18-3/10/18.
Thomas Anthony Brown 2 Staith Houses. 13480 Cpl 7th Royal Defence Bn. Started in Yorks Regt, 7th Battalion (Green Howards) to France 13/7/15 so 1915 Star and War medals. Discharged27/1/19. Pension card says discharged 1/7/18. 4 Wood Houses Washington Station, mastoid disease. 20% for 8/8d + 4/8d for wife and 2 children and then from 13/6/21 6-14% for 11/combined for 104 weeks and gratuity of £20. Enlisted 1/9/14. Silver War Badge. Thomas Anderson Brown was born Falkirk and married Alice in 1910 – had 5 children by 1911 and was living at Richardson Tce. May be the same man.
William (Joseph) Usher 1 Wilden Tce. 7947 2nd Yorks. To France 22/4/15 so 1915 Star as 3/7947, discharged 3/7/19. Pension Ledger says b 1896 address in Middlesbrough. War and Victory medals as 2/7947 and 3/7947. Silver War Badge says enlisted 12/6/14 and discharged with wounds aged 23. By 1920 William Usher was still at 1 Wilden Terrace with Daniel Wilden and Jane Ann Sylvester (see below).
Daniel Wilden 1 Wilden Tce. 397 19th DLI. War and Victory medals as 19/397 then attached 232 Employment Coy, then attached 35 Division Salvage Corps. In 1911 at North Lane, Boldon Colliery – Jane Ann Sylvester (nee Chambers) 55 widow with Daniel Sylvester Wilden 19, Mary Wilden 16, Hubert 14 belt lad (killed 19/7/16), Ethel 12, George 10 and Isabella 8. Places of birth were Biggs Main Durham and all children at Washington. Hubert, the father, had died in 1908, an innkeeper who had been at the Earl of Durham pub.
Thomas Beetham 2 Wilden Tce. 37061 8th KOYLI. Army has 39066, 8th KOYLI, discharged 28/1/19. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 2 Wilden Tce – Mary Beetham 44 widow, William 16, driver, Sarah Eliz 14, Thomas 12, Hilda 10, Arthur 8, Patrick Hennessy 36 single hewer boarder, Joseph Maguire boarder 37 hewer single, Alfred Symonds hewer, 24 single and John Collins 29 single carter. Places of birth - Eldon, St Anne’s Durham, Bishop Auckland 2, Washington 2, West Stanley, Washington, Suffolk and Gateshead.
Allan George Davison 2 Wilden Tce. S/25361 3rd Black Watch. Not under this number or Black Watch. There was a George Allan Davison serving in 1st DLI in 1911, aged 25 born Sunderland. In 1911 at 5 Wilden Tce – John Davidson 52 joiner, married to Isabella (Mitchell) 51 for 31 years and 10 children, 5 still alive – Robert Mitchell D 20 mason’s labourer, James 19 joiner’s apprentice, Hannah Jane 16 dressmaker’s apprentice and Allan George 12. Places of birth - Berwickshire 2, Hebburn 4.
Charles William Heslop 6 Wilden Tce. 20844 18th DLI. Started as 10th DLI, then 18th, War and Victory medals. 1915 Star - to France 21/5/15. Corporal. In 1939 Charles W Heslop living at North Eastern Cottages with wife Jane also b 1889. Perhaps b Coundon.
Charles Stewart Campbell 7 Wilden Tce. 1920 RME. War and Victory medals and Star. Royal Marines. Can’t find him in the Census for 1911.
Frank Connelley 7 Wilden Tce. 83075 2nd Cav Reserve. Army has Francis Connelly RASC then 1 Co London Yeomanry T1/1414, then 1st Co of London Yeo 3075, transferred to Reserve 10/3/19. War and Victory medals. Medals awarded as Corps of Hussars. Not in Washington in 1911.
Alexander Glasgow 8 Wilden Tce. 62 2nd NF. 2nd Garrison Bn, War medal only. Pension Ledger no awards 15/6/20. In 1939 Alexander Glasgow was living at 16 Wormhill Terrace, a hairdresser. He was a widower b 1878. This may well be Alex Glasgow 31 married to Lydia (Parker) 28 for 9 years with 5 children living at 106 Vine St Gateshead in the 1911 census. His children were William 8, Lydia 5, Mary 4, Violet 2 and Alexandra May 10m. Alexandra was b Gateshead, everyone else at Newcastle. Alexander had another 5 children, some who died young, and died in London in 1955.
Benjamin Dow Jr 13 Wilden Tce. 470427 55th Lab Coy. Had been 51763 Cheshire Reg, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 26 Walker’s Buildings – Benjamin Dow miner 53 married to Frances (Taylor) 54 for 34 years and 4 children – Mary 27 farm labourer, Benjamin 25 miner, Sarah 22 chemical worker and Regina 17 (crossed out).
William Devine Jr 14 Wilden Tce. 135173 3rd S Lancs. William Devine enlisted as 46527 on 9/4/17 and discharged 27/1/19, aged 19, did not serve overseas, awarded Silver War Badge. Can’t find him in the 1911 Census.
John Thomas Welsh 15-16 Wilden Tce. 33876 Gunner RFA. To Balkans 19/6/15 so 1915 Star. SR – born West Hartlepool, single, miner, aged 20 when he enlisted at Sunderland in September 1914. A Battery 69 Brigade. To Mediterranean 19/6/15 – 14/2/16 and then Mesopotamia 15/2/16 26/3/16 then India 27/4/16 – 9/2/17, then Mesopotamia 10/2/17-8/1/19 then home 5/3/20. Father Morris at 16 Wilden Tce. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. In 1911 at 107 Second St, Horden – Maurice Welsh stoneman 45, married for 21 years to Mary Ellen with 9 children, 5 still alive – John Thomas 16 assistant onsetter, Maurice 14 driver, Margaret Olive 10 and Alfred 8. Places of birth - City of Durham, Wingate, West Hartlepool and Hartlepool 3.
Maurice Vincent Welsh 15-16 Wilden Tce. 78803 4th NF. War and Victory medals as 11th NF. (See above for family info.)
John (William) McKinley 17 Wilden Tce. 83521 3rd AM RAF. Enlisted 5/6/17, labourer. Born 1886. Father Peter at 56 Northumberland Place, Sunderland. Discharged 30/4/20. In 1911 John McKinley was in the workhouse, Hylton Rd, aged 25, single, general labourer.
John George Cowan 17 Wilden Tce. 52243 2/5th W Yorks. War and Victory medals. Discharged 29/1/19. Pension ledger says b 1891 single, address 17 Wilden Tce, altered to 26 Forster St Sunderland. GSW right arm and left thigh. 20% for 8/- and then 1/3/23 19% for 7/6d and 4/4/23 for 156 weeks and £30 gratuity. Can’t find him in the Census.
John Megan 18 Wilden Tce. 50149 17th King’s Liverpool. War and Victory medals. SR - He attested from 16 Wilden Tce as 3/23322 Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, aged 19, miner, single, at Sunderland 26/5/15. Mother Ellen Collings at same address. Absented himself 27/5/15. In 1911 at 3 Margaret St - Ellen Fagan 49 widow, 13 children, 11 still alive – Thomas Meagan 28 married, Mary Jane Meagan 26 married, Kate Meagan 19 single, Ellen Meagan 17 single, Elizabeth Meagan 15 (all crossed out) – then John Meagan 13, William Megan 11, Sarah Fagan 17 single crossed out, Maggie Fagan 14, Rose Fagan 11, Mary Fagan 5, Hughes Gorman 43 single hewer. Places of birth - Wrekenton, Annfield Plain, Washington, Sacriston 2, Birtley, Washington 2, illegible, Penshaw, Washington 2 and Seaham Harbour.
John Warren 22 Wilden Tce. 19215 Gunner RGA. Not under this number. (poss Usworth 1911 b 1900 and living at Edith Ave.)
Joseph McGuire/Maguire 24 Wilden Tce. 4029 2nd NF. 1st Battalion then 2nd Garrison Bn. Army has Maguire. To France 26/1/15. 1915 Star, Lance Corporal. War and Victory medals. PR – he attested 4/10/97 for 12 years, aged 22, as Pte 5255. Discharged 3/10/09. Queen’s and King’s South African bars on Queen’s Belmont. Modder River, Orange Free State. Transvaal King’s Medal. Lived at 24 Wilden’s Buildings. 12/8/14 he rejoined for 3 years. In France 26/1/15 to 7/6/15 and then to India 20/2/16 to 18/1/19 and demobilised 30/3/19. Wounded 2/6/15, GSW right knee and hospital in Rouen and then to England. In 1911 at 2 Wilden Tce – Mary Beetham 44 widow, William 16, driver, Sarah Eliz 14, Thomas 12 (see above for his service details), Hilda 10, Arthur 8, Patrick Hennessy 36 single hewer boarder, Joseph
Maguire boarder 37 hewer single, Alfred Symonds hewer, 24 single and John Collins 29 single carter. Places of birth - Eldon, St Anne’s Durham, Bishop Auckland 2, Washington 2, West Stanley, Washington, Suffolk and Gateshead.
Nathan Hall 1 Blast Row. 398777 790th EA Garrison Guard. 26/942 NF then 11 NF, then 790 Labour Coy then 43 Royal Fusiliers 106721. War and Victory medals. May be Nathan Hall b Chester Moor, aged 29 in 1911 living as a boarder in Sunderland with the Kelly family.
William Sweeney 4 Blast Row. 1274 L/Cpl 25th NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 4 Blast Row – John Sweeney 49 hewer, married 23 years with 9 children, 8 still alive - William 19 trimmer, John 17 trimmer killed 17/6/17, Thomas 14 driver, Margaret 10, James 9, John 6 and Charles 4. Places of birth Leadgate, Blaydon, Castle Eden 2, Washington 5.
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Joseph Park 5 Blast Row. 204606 4th NF. Started as 26/1166 NF then 25th NF, then 1/4th NF all as 26/1166 and then 204606. War and Victory medals. Silver War Badge enlisted 2/12/14 and discharged 2/4/19. Pension ledger - 5 Blast Row, GSW left forearm. 20% for 8/- and then 6-14% for 7/6d for 104 weeks ending in Feb 1924 and gratuity of £20. PR – born 1894, enlisted 2/12/14, GSW left forearm for 20% from 22/3/18 and also GSW right thigh, between shoulder blades, discharged 8/12/18, grasping ability reduced by a third. In 1911 at 5 Blast Row – Daniel Park 41 hewer, married for 20 years to Catherine 39 with 11 children, 10 still alive – Eliz 18 magnesia manufacture, Joseph 16 driver, William 14 driver, Catherine 13, Martha 11, Lillian 6, Daniel 5, George 2 and France Ann 8m. Places of birth - Kibblesworth, Washington 3, Gosforth,2, Newbiggin, Washington 4. Joseph married Emma Bell and died in 1975.
William Clowes Wood 7 Blast Row. 21/1292 L/Cpl 23rd NF. Army has ‘Clews’ 26/1292. Started 26th NF then 23rd, 24th, 21st, 23rd – War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 7 Blast Row –George Wood 43 hewer, married 23 years and 10 children, 8 still alive, with Eliza 42 – Eliza Ann Booth dau 23, John Fothergill Wood deleted, Joseph Wood (dead), William Clous Wood 18 minds a landing, Frederick Daniel (dead), Dinah 15, Eliza 12, Frederick 4, George 1, Catherine 1 and Thomas William Paxton hewer 24 visitor (killed 9//4/17) Places of birth – Washington, Yorkshire, Washington 10 and Darlington. Thomas married to Eliza Ann Booth Wood in April 1911.
Andrew Fagan 8 Blast Row. 381548 Motor Transport ASC. Started as 50127 King’s Liverpool and transferred to RASC 24/3/18. Discharged 14/12/18. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger has an address in S Hylton, 6 Blyth St. 30% disability for 12/- until 4/12/23. Notations go on until 1930. In 1911 at 8 Blast Row – Marshall Fagan 41 hewer, married to Mary Ellen for 20 years, 7 children, 6 still alive – Mary 19 chemical factory, Rose Ann 18 chemical factory, Sarah 14, Andrew 13, Margaret 10 and Michael 8. Places of birth – Wingate, Willington, CLS, Craghead, CLS, Allensford, Felling and Brotton Yorks.
Frederick Mortlock 8 Blast Row. R4/069357 39th Remounts. Not under that number, nor Remounts. In 1911 at Kyo Hall Farm, Ryton – Frederick Mortlock aged 23, born Great Yarmouth, was living as a servant byreman with George and Rebecca Charlton (farmer). Fred Mortlock married Sarah Fagan in July 1915.
William Swan 11 Blast Row. 102717 Sgt 175th Coy RE. Started as 642 NF before becoming Sgt in RE. War and Victory medals. SR – aged 31, married, miner, when attested, had been in 2nd NF for 8 years. Joined Tyneside Irish 28/11/14 and became Sgt in Jan 1915. To RE 13/6/15. Married Kathleen Hennessy at Tynemouth Registry Office in March 1905. Annie and James b 1905 and 1907 at Wallsend and then James in July 1914 at Washington. 175 Tunnelling Coy. Leave 31/12/16 to 10/1/17. To France 19/6/15. In 1911 at 10 River View – William Swan hewer, married 6 years to Kathleen 31 with 3 children, 2 still alive – William 3, Annie 5 and John Thompson 38 widower, hewer. Places of birth - Jarrow, Stanley, Wallsend 2 and Ireland.
Thomas Carey 3 The Staiths. 20126 Royal Veterinary Corps. Silver War Badge, enlisted 11/12/15 and discharged 5/2/19 aged 29. War and Victory medals. PR – transferred to Army
Reserve 26/9/18. 3 The Staiths. France 29/8/16 to 31/7/17, horsekeeper AVC. Had been in hospital with rheumatism 5/11/16 to 3/12/16 and 27/5/17 to 14/6/17. 15/7/17 admitted with appendicitis and operated on then returned to England, to Norwich. A colliery mason, enlisted at Washington, born Kenton. Medical Board decided his disability was permanent and gratuity of £30 paid but for only 1%. In 1911 at 3 The Staiths – Mary Jane Carey 49 single and Thomas Carey, her son 20, a colliery bricklayer. Places of birth - Usworth and Kenton.
Frederick (Dennis) Corsbie 8 River View. 118 Sgt 25th NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 8 River View – Frederick Dennis Corsbie, 33 candleman, married to Millicent Alice 33 for 8 years with 2 children – Dorothy Ellen 7 and Reginald Henry 5. Places of birth - Yarmouth, Wolverhampton and Norwich 2.
John Fothergill Wood 10 River View. 716 Cpl 25th NF. Then 35422 2nd West Riding, discharged 10/1/19. SR – enlisted 22/11/14 aged 25, miner. 24/10/18 GSW ankle to Hospital at Rouen and then England. Promoted Cpl 1/10/16. Scabies in July 1917. Married Harriet Deakin 1910 at Washington – Hannah b Oct 1912, William b September 1914 and John George b Sept 1915. J Fothergill Wood died 11/11/17 at 4 Blast Row, of pneumonia, aged 7. To France 9/1/16 to 29/10/18. In 1911 at 5 River View – John Fothergill Wood 21 hewer, married for 1 year to Hannah (Deakin) with John F their son aged 9m. Places of birth - Washington, Wigan and Washington. John died in 1935.
James (Edward) Pearson 12 River View. 385 Sgt 25th NF. 25/538 then 19th then 25th. War and Victory medals. May be at 1 Ash St in 1911 – Thomas Pearson and Elspeth with 7 children, including James (14) born Shields. He was a driver.
Stephen Smith 13 River View. 214362 Pioneer RE. Started as 25th NF 627, then 1st KOYLI 30421, then 214362 RE. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger b 1877, discharged 30/1/19. 14 River View, married, GSW knees. No amount stated. Not in Washington in 1911 and a number to choose from in Durham. In 1901 Stephen Smith (26), a coal miner and Margaret (26) – with John (5) and his sister, Elizabeth (3) were living at Chester Moor. In 1911 the family were still at Chester Moor, Joseph and Margaret having been born in 1904 and 1910. John born 1896 was working as a pony driver. He was killed 31/10/18 in Italy (see below).
Robert Brown 13 River View. 13408 5th Dorsets. He was born in Seaham, enlisted at Shiney Row and was resident at Fencehouses. He became Lance Corporal 13408, 5th Battalion Dorsetshire Regiment, having previously been 20291 in the Cavalry Reserve.
The 1901 Census has him living next door to the Oddfellows Arms at Cox Green, with his Grandfather, Robert, (57), a joiner and paling maker, his Grandmother Elizabeth, (56) and his brother Thomas (5). Robert (8) was the son of John Brown and was born in Seaham, like his grandfather and was, by the time of his death, married to Elizabeth (Smith who was brother of John Smith killed in Italy and buried at Giavera) of 13, River View, Washington Station, the last piece of information from the CWGC. On the marriage entry in the Holy Trinity register Robert’s father was named as John Brown, a miner.
In 1891 John Brown (20), Robert’s father, born in Seaham, was living at East Murton with his wife, Annie (18), who’d also been born in Seaham. John was working as a coal miner. The 1901 Census finds him in Poplar, London, living as a lodger (with a couple of evangelist preachers at the same address) and working as a commercial clerk. There is no sign of Annie Brown in the Census and no indication as to why John had moved.
The 1911 Census records that Robert and Lily Brown, married for 1 year, were living at 3, The Gears, Fatfield, with their month old daughter, Lily (seems likely that she died April-June 1912) Robert and his wife both stated their place of birth to be Sunderland, rather than Seaham Harbour. Robert was a platelayer for the North Eastern Railway. This brings into question whether it is the “correct” Robert Brown but his presence in Fatfield suggests it may be.
According to his Medal Roll, Robert went to France on 29/7/15 and was killed on Sunday 29th September 1918, aged 25. The action in which the 5th Dorsets (part of the 11th Northern Division) were participating at the end of September was the crossing of the Canal du Nord, the same action in which war poet Wilfred Owen was killed. Robert was buried in Chapel Corner Cemetery , C.20, Sauchy-Lestreep, Pas de Calais.
Robert Brown attested at Shiney Row on 31st August 1914 and, somewhat unusually for men from this area, finished up in the Dorsetshire Regiment. He had been born in Seaham Harbour and was working as a miner. He was 5 feet 5 and weighed 150lbs. His religion was CofE, His hair was brown, his eyes were grey and his complexion was dark. He was the son of Mrs Brown of 6, Penshaw Staithes. It appears that he married Elizabeth during the war and their child (Stephen) was born on 4th September 1918, 5 days before Robert was killed. Elizabeth’s address was given as 13, River View, Fatfield, the address to which Robert’s 1915 Star was sent in June 1919, his War medal was sent in 1921 and at which she was living when she signed for “the rest of his estate” in January 1919. On 31/1/19 Elizabeth was sent £4.10.2d by the War office and then on 28/2/19 ‘for the benefit of the children £9.0.3d, followed by a war gratuity payment of £18.10sh on 11/12/19.
Robert’s military career was somewhat chequered. He was made unpaid Lance Corporal but soon lost his stripe for absence only to be similarly promoted later. He seems to have begun (much of record is damaged and difficult to read) in the 11th Reserve Cavalry but by 1/6/15 he was at Wyke Regis in the Dorsetshire Regiment, going to France on 29/7/15. He returned to England, wounded in the left arm on 10/7/16, a casualty of the Battle of the Somme. He spent time in St George’s Hospital, London where the word “gas” appears on his record and then convalesced at Dartford from 21/7/16 – 2/9/16 before being moved to Preston (“gas” again appearing on his notes) where he remained until 8/11/16. He returned to France on 27/11/16 and was admitted sick to a Field Ambulance on 8/6/17. On the 15th he was discharged to duty but a week later was wounded in action suffering abrasions to the chest. His record states that he was again wounded on 15th July 1917 and, further, that he suffered a gunshot wound on 13th August 1917 and was evacuated to Rouen and then, apparently, England, because in November and December of 1917 he was in trouble for overstaying his sick furlough and, later, his pass. In February 1918 he was picked up by the Military Police in Weymouth, again having overstayed his leave. In the same month he was convicted in Birmingham, by a Court of Summary Jurisdiction, of assaulting a Police Constable and was sentenced to 7 days’ hard labour.
Private Brown’s personal effects were sent to Elizabeth in February 1919; they consisted of his identity disc, letters, photographs, 2 notebooks, a field book, telegram, cigarette case, cards, cap badge, fountain pen and broken coin.
The War Diary of the 5th Dorsets records them as being at Vis-en-Artois on 25th and 26th September 1918. On the 27th they moved to Villers le Cagnicourt losing 3 killed, 35 wounded and 4 missing among the other ranks while crossing a canal behind the Northumberland Fusiliers. They reached Sauchicourt Farm.
On the 28th they relieved the NF at Oisy le Verger and established posts along the banks of the Canal du Nord, losing 6 wounded and 3 killed.
On the 29th patrols from the 5th Dorsets came under machine gun fire from the other side of the canal and they suffered 5 dead and 7 wounded, one of them, presumably, being Private Brown. He was buried at Chapel Corner Cemetery, Sauchy-Lestreep; it lies about 1km east of the Canal du Nord, to the north west of Cambrai.
The St George’s Roll of Honour lists Robert as Brown Robert – killed and he is on the Harraton Memorial as Brown R.
The 1914 and 1915 Electoral Rolls both list Robert Brown at 3, The Gears, Fatfield and the list of baptisms for St George’s indicates that Robert, a platelayer of Fatfield Gears, and Lily Brown, had children called Lily (born 1911) and Elsie (born 1913). In September 1918 Robert and Elizabeth (sic) Brown were listed in the Holy Trinity, Washington, list of baptisms as parents of Stephen Brown, their address given as River View and Robert stated to be serving in the 5th Dorsetshire Regiment. “Elizabeth” had previously been called “Lily” but the service in the Dorsets seems to suggest strongly that this is the same couple. Robert was killed the same month.
Robert’s family were awarded the 1915 Star, the War Medal and the Victory Medal.
A dependant’s card states that unpaid L/Cpl 13408 Robert Brown of 5th Dorsets was kina 29/9/18, his death notified 15/10/18. His wife Elizabeth of 13 River View, later 37 Ranksborough St, New Seaham was born 18/9/97 and their son Stephen on 22/10/18 and their pension was 20/5d per week from 21/4/19.
The Washington and District Volunteer Record printed a list of those men who’d volunteered by 8th September 1914 and one of those was Robert Brown of Blast Row. This may be the R Brown listed on the Washington Memorial.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Robert Brown and gave his address as 13, River View. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved.
In the List of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army notes that Robert’s mother, Elizabeth, received a war gratuity of £3 on 20/8/19. No other payment was made because Robert owed the army£1.13.1d. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 at modern prices.
John Smith 13 River View. 15742 L/Cpl 8th Yorks. He was born at Chester Moor in 1896 and was living there in 1901 with his parents - Stephen (26), a coal miner and Margaret (26) - and sister, Elizabeth (3). In 1911 the family were still at Chester Moor, Joseph and Margaret having been born in 1904 and 1910. John was working as a pony driver.
John served as Corporal 15742, 8th Bn, Yorkshire Regiment, 69th Brigade, 23rd Division, and died of wounds in 39 Casualty Clearing Station, Italy on 31st October 1918. He is buried in Giavera Cemetery, Plot 5 Row A Grave 1. Standing by his grave it is possible to see the Campanile Tower in St Mark’s Square, Venice. The path to the cemetery is between olive trees. He had joined the BEF in France on 26/8/15 and so was entitled to the 1915 Star and the War and Victory medals. It seems likely that John Smith was the Washington Station soldier referred to when the Illustrated Chronicle of 19th July 1916 listed J Smith, Washington, as wounded. In September 1914 the Washington Volunteer Record published a list of men who’d volunteered prior to the 8th of that month and the list included John Smith of River View, perhaps the same man.
CLS Chronicle of 27/12/18 carried a photo of Cpl John Smith 8th Yorkshires, son of Mr and Mrs Smith (late of Chester Moor) who was killed half an hour previous to the Armistice being signed.
CLS Chronicle of 27/12/18 carried photos of Robert Brown and John Smith and this piece, ‘News has been received that Cpl Robert Brown (27) late of Washington Station was killed in action in France on 29th September. He joined up at the outbreak of the war and has been wounded 5 times. Prior to going out he was employed at the Biddick Colliery and was son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Stephen Smith, late of Chester Moor. The deceased soldier was brother-in-law to Cpl John Smith (23) of the 8th Yorkshires, who was killed in Italy on 29th October. He too joined up in September 1914and served in France and Italy, receiving a fatal wound half an hour before the signing of the Armistice. Before joining up he was employed at the Biddick Colliery.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included John Smith and gave his address as 13, River View. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that Margaret, John’s mother, received £32.5.6d on 6/10/19, a sum which included a war gratuity of £25. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 in today’s money.
Pension card states that Cpl John Smith 15742 Yks Regiment dofw 31/10/18 and that his mother, Mrs Margaret Smith of 13 River View, Washington (aged 44) received an award, no amount stated. A dependant’s card states that Cpl John Smith, 15742, 8th Yorks died of wounds on 31/10/18 and that Mrs Margaret Smith, his mother, of 13 River View was his dependant but no amount or date of pension was noted.
John Holland 13a River View. 397924 Sapper Anglesey RE. Railways, War and Victory medals. Also under 279999 Pension ledger, discharged 26/12/18. 23 Bell St, claim rejected. In 1911 at 6 Station Rd, Usworth – John Holland 33 stoneman, married to Annie 27 for 10 years with 4 children, 3 still alive – Eliza 6, John 5 and Mary 1. Places of birth Washington, Benwell, Usworth 2 and Washington.
Joseph Maddison 15 River View. 415 Sgt 26th NF. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger b 1891 and discharged 31/3/19. Enlisted 7/12/14. In 1911 at Firebrick Cottages, Washington Station – Eliza Maddison 52, widow with Elizabeth 22 daughterinlaw married under 1 year, Anne Mary 17, Harry 21 married under 1 year hewer, Joseph 19 putter and John Arthur 15 shaft boy (killed 31/3/16). Places of birth - Bossal Yorks, Tudhoe, Wallsend, S Shields, Birtley and CLS.
Thomas Keegan Jr 17 River View. Stoker K43655. Born Durham 4th June 1897, miner, joined 22/6/17. Served on Inchboom from Nov 1917 – Sept 1918 and under that it says (sweeper) and then Manx King, discharged Sept 1919, received war gratuity. In 1901 at Front St, Hetton – Thomas Keegan 52 hewer and wife Theresa 37 with Patrick 15, Catherine 13, Theresa 7, Thomas 3 and Ellen 1. Places of birth - HLS, Sunderland 2, Silksworth, Easington Lane 3. In 1911 at 17 River View Thomas Keegan with Theresa and then Francis 9, Nellie 4 and grandau Norah Cassidy 4, all the children having been born in Easington Lane/Hetton so they seem to have moved to Washington between 1907 and 1911. Thomas and Theresa Keegan (18 and 17, nephew and niece) were living with Cornelius Keegan and his wife Rose Ann at Ryhope in 1911. It seems like the correct Thomas and Theresa but their ages are apparently incorrect and Thomas, despite being 18 is said to be at school.
William Shiel 17 River View. 24708 11th DLI. Pension ledger. 7 Lambton St, Newtown Houghton. On 13/6/21 rejected but underneath that ‘permanent pension to continue at 28/- and 7/- for wife.’ To France 8/10/15 so 1915 Star. War and Victory medals has 14th DLI. Silver War Badge, enlisted 20/3/15 and discharged 13/2/18 aged 28. In 1901 living in Chopwell, son of John and Mary – he was born in Scotswood. By 1911 at 39 Forth St Chopwell, living as lodger with Robert Shiel (perhaps an uncle). He was a miner.
Robert William Hall 2 North Eastern Cottages. 240407 CSM 1/5th York and Lancaster. War and Victory medals as 1/5th, 1/4th, 1/5th. Y and L. WO2. Possibly in 1911 at 6 Railway View – George Hall 60 pit engineman, married 41 years to Margaret Ann 58 with 11 children, 6 still alive – Robert 23 hewer and George Baker Grant 9 grandson. Places of birth - Shiney Row, Winlaton, Usworth and Washington.
Benjamin Thomas (army has Thompson) Brewis 5 North Eastern Cottages. 82337 Gunner RFA. To France 20/5/15 so 1915 Star. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 N Eastern Cottages – Thomas Todd 62 goods shunter, married to Ann 63 for 35 years and 6 children, 1 still alive – Margery Brewis 26 dau, married 5 years with 3 children to Benjamin Thompson Brewis 27 pattern maker at iron works and James Todd Brewis 4, John Brewis 3 and Annie Brewis 6m. Places of birth - Sunderland, Sheepwash Nd, Washington 5.
William Sweeney 4 Blast Row. 1274 L/Cpl 25th NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 4 Blast Row – John Sweeney 49 hewer, married 23 years with 9 children, 8 still alive - William 19 trimmer, John 17 trimmer killed 17/6/17, Thomas 14 driver, Margaret 10, James 9, John 6 and Charles 4. Places of birth Leadgate, Blaydon, Castle Eden 2, Washington 5.
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Joseph Park 5 Blast Row. 204606 4th NF. Started as 26/1166 NF then 25th NF, then 1/4th NF all as 26/1166 and then 204606. War and Victory medals. Silver War Badge enlisted 2/12/14 and discharged 2/4/19. Pension ledger - 5 Blast Row, GSW left forearm. 20% for 8/- and then 6-14% for 7/6d for 104 weeks ending in Feb 1924 and gratuity of £20. PR – born 1894, enlisted 2/12/14, GSW left forearm for 20% from 22/3/18 and also GSW right thigh, between shoulder blades, discharged 8/12/18, grasping ability reduced by a third. In 1911 at 5 Blast Row – Daniel Park 41 hewer, married for 20 years to Catherine 39 with 11 children, 10 still alive – Eliz 18 magnesia manufacture, Joseph 16 driver, William 14 driver, Catherine 13, Martha 11, Lillian 6, Daniel 5, George 2 and France Ann 8m. Places of birth - Kibblesworth, Washington 3, Gosforth,2, Newbiggin, Washington 4. Joseph married Emma Bell and died in 1975.
William Clowes Wood 7 Blast Row. 21/1292 L/Cpl 23rd NF. Army has ‘Clews’ 26/1292. Started 26th NF then 23rd, 24th, 21st, 23rd – War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 7 Blast Row –George Wood 43 hewer, married 23 years and 10 children, 8 still alive, with Eliza 42 – Eliza Ann Booth dau 23, John Fothergill Wood deleted, Joseph Wood (dead), William Clous Wood 18 minds a landing, Frederick Daniel (dead), Dinah 15, Eliza 12, Frederick 4, George 1, Catherine 1 and Thomas William Paxton hewer 24 visitor (killed 9//4/17) Places of birth – Washington, Yorkshire, Washington 10 and Darlington. Thomas married to Eliza Ann Booth Wood in April 1911.
Andrew Fagan 8 Blast Row. 381548 Motor Transport ASC. Started as 50127 King’s Liverpool and transferred to RASC 24/3/18. Discharged 14/12/18. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger has an address in S Hylton, 6 Blyth St. 30% disability for 12/- until 4/12/23. Notations go on until 1930. In 1911 at 8 Blast Row – Marshall Fagan 41 hewer, married to Mary Ellen for 20 years, 7 children, 6 still alive – Mary 19 chemical factory, Rose Ann 18 chemical factory, Sarah 14, Andrew 13, Margaret 10 and Michael 8. Places of birth – Wingate, Willington, CLS, Craghead, CLS, Allensford, Felling and Brotton Yorks.
Frederick Mortlock 8 Blast Row. R4/069357 39th Remounts. Not under that number, nor Remounts. In 1911 at Kyo Hall Farm, Ryton – Frederick Mortlock aged 23, born Great Yarmouth, was living as a servant byreman with George and Rebecca Charlton (farmer). Fred Mortlock married Sarah Fagan in July 1915.
William Swan 11 Blast Row. 102717 Sgt 175th Coy RE. Started as 642 NF before becoming Sgt in RE. War and Victory medals. SR – aged 31, married, miner, when attested, had been in 2nd NF for 8 years. Joined Tyneside Irish 28/11/14 and became Sgt in Jan 1915. To RE 13/6/15. Married Kathleen Hennessy at Tynemouth Registry Office in March 1905. Annie and James b 1905 and 1907 at Wallsend and then James in July 1914 at Washington. 175 Tunnelling Coy. Leave 31/12/16 to 10/1/17. To France 19/6/15. In 1911 at 10 River View – William Swan hewer, married 6 years to Kathleen 31 with 3 children, 2 still alive – William 3, Annie 5 and John Thompson 38 widower, hewer. Places of birth - Jarrow, Stanley, Wallsend 2 and Ireland.
Thomas Carey 3 The Staiths. 20126 Royal Veterinary Corps. Silver War Badge, enlisted 11/12/15 and discharged 5/2/19 aged 29. War and Victory medals. PR – transferred to Army
Reserve 26/9/18. 3 The Staiths. France 29/8/16 to 31/7/17, horsekeeper AVC. Had been in hospital with rheumatism 5/11/16 to 3/12/16 and 27/5/17 to 14/6/17. 15/7/17 admitted with appendicitis and operated on then returned to England, to Norwich. A colliery mason, enlisted at Washington, born Kenton. Medical Board decided his disability was permanent and gratuity of £30 paid but for only 1%. In 1911 at 3 The Staiths – Mary Jane Carey 49 single and Thomas Carey, her son 20, a colliery bricklayer. Places of birth - Usworth and Kenton.
Frederick (Dennis) Corsbie 8 River View. 118 Sgt 25th NF. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 8 River View – Frederick Dennis Corsbie, 33 candleman, married to Millicent Alice 33 for 8 years with 2 children – Dorothy Ellen 7 and Reginald Henry 5. Places of birth - Yarmouth, Wolverhampton and Norwich 2.
John Fothergill Wood 10 River View. 716 Cpl 25th NF. Then 35422 2nd West Riding, discharged 10/1/19. SR – enlisted 22/11/14 aged 25, miner. 24/10/18 GSW ankle to Hospital at Rouen and then England. Promoted Cpl 1/10/16. Scabies in July 1917. Married Harriet Deakin 1910 at Washington – Hannah b Oct 1912, William b September 1914 and John George b Sept 1915. J Fothergill Wood died 11/11/17 at 4 Blast Row, of pneumonia, aged 7. To France 9/1/16 to 29/10/18. In 1911 at 5 River View – John Fothergill Wood 21 hewer, married for 1 year to Hannah (Deakin) with John F their son aged 9m. Places of birth - Washington, Wigan and Washington. John died in 1935.
James (Edward) Pearson 12 River View. 385 Sgt 25th NF. 25/538 then 19th then 25th. War and Victory medals. May be at 1 Ash St in 1911 – Thomas Pearson and Elspeth with 7 children, including James (14) born Shields. He was a driver.
Stephen Smith 13 River View. 214362 Pioneer RE. Started as 25th NF 627, then 1st KOYLI 30421, then 214362 RE. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger b 1877, discharged 30/1/19. 14 River View, married, GSW knees. No amount stated. Not in Washington in 1911 and a number to choose from in Durham. In 1901 Stephen Smith (26), a coal miner and Margaret (26) – with John (5) and his sister, Elizabeth (3) were living at Chester Moor. In 1911 the family were still at Chester Moor, Joseph and Margaret having been born in 1904 and 1910. John born 1896 was working as a pony driver. He was killed 31/10/18 in Italy (see below).
Robert Brown 13 River View. 13408 5th Dorsets. He was born in Seaham, enlisted at Shiney Row and was resident at Fencehouses. He became Lance Corporal 13408, 5th Battalion Dorsetshire Regiment, having previously been 20291 in the Cavalry Reserve.
The 1901 Census has him living next door to the Oddfellows Arms at Cox Green, with his Grandfather, Robert, (57), a joiner and paling maker, his Grandmother Elizabeth, (56) and his brother Thomas (5). Robert (8) was the son of John Brown and was born in Seaham, like his grandfather and was, by the time of his death, married to Elizabeth (Smith who was brother of John Smith killed in Italy and buried at Giavera) of 13, River View, Washington Station, the last piece of information from the CWGC. On the marriage entry in the Holy Trinity register Robert’s father was named as John Brown, a miner.
In 1891 John Brown (20), Robert’s father, born in Seaham, was living at East Murton with his wife, Annie (18), who’d also been born in Seaham. John was working as a coal miner. The 1901 Census finds him in Poplar, London, living as a lodger (with a couple of evangelist preachers at the same address) and working as a commercial clerk. There is no sign of Annie Brown in the Census and no indication as to why John had moved.
The 1911 Census records that Robert and Lily Brown, married for 1 year, were living at 3, The Gears, Fatfield, with their month old daughter, Lily (seems likely that she died April-June 1912) Robert and his wife both stated their place of birth to be Sunderland, rather than Seaham Harbour. Robert was a platelayer for the North Eastern Railway. This brings into question whether it is the “correct” Robert Brown but his presence in Fatfield suggests it may be.
According to his Medal Roll, Robert went to France on 29/7/15 and was killed on Sunday 29th September 1918, aged 25. The action in which the 5th Dorsets (part of the 11th Northern Division) were participating at the end of September was the crossing of the Canal du Nord, the same action in which war poet Wilfred Owen was killed. Robert was buried in Chapel Corner Cemetery , C.20, Sauchy-Lestreep, Pas de Calais.
Robert Brown attested at Shiney Row on 31st August 1914 and, somewhat unusually for men from this area, finished up in the Dorsetshire Regiment. He had been born in Seaham Harbour and was working as a miner. He was 5 feet 5 and weighed 150lbs. His religion was CofE, His hair was brown, his eyes were grey and his complexion was dark. He was the son of Mrs Brown of 6, Penshaw Staithes. It appears that he married Elizabeth during the war and their child (Stephen) was born on 4th September 1918, 5 days before Robert was killed. Elizabeth’s address was given as 13, River View, Fatfield, the address to which Robert’s 1915 Star was sent in June 1919, his War medal was sent in 1921 and at which she was living when she signed for “the rest of his estate” in January 1919. On 31/1/19 Elizabeth was sent £4.10.2d by the War office and then on 28/2/19 ‘for the benefit of the children £9.0.3d, followed by a war gratuity payment of £18.10sh on 11/12/19.
Robert’s military career was somewhat chequered. He was made unpaid Lance Corporal but soon lost his stripe for absence only to be similarly promoted later. He seems to have begun (much of record is damaged and difficult to read) in the 11th Reserve Cavalry but by 1/6/15 he was at Wyke Regis in the Dorsetshire Regiment, going to France on 29/7/15. He returned to England, wounded in the left arm on 10/7/16, a casualty of the Battle of the Somme. He spent time in St George’s Hospital, London where the word “gas” appears on his record and then convalesced at Dartford from 21/7/16 – 2/9/16 before being moved to Preston (“gas” again appearing on his notes) where he remained until 8/11/16. He returned to France on 27/11/16 and was admitted sick to a Field Ambulance on 8/6/17. On the 15th he was discharged to duty but a week later was wounded in action suffering abrasions to the chest. His record states that he was again wounded on 15th July 1917 and, further, that he suffered a gunshot wound on 13th August 1917 and was evacuated to Rouen and then, apparently, England, because in November and December of 1917 he was in trouble for overstaying his sick furlough and, later, his pass. In February 1918 he was picked up by the Military Police in Weymouth, again having overstayed his leave. In the same month he was convicted in Birmingham, by a Court of Summary Jurisdiction, of assaulting a Police Constable and was sentenced to 7 days’ hard labour.
Private Brown’s personal effects were sent to Elizabeth in February 1919; they consisted of his identity disc, letters, photographs, 2 notebooks, a field book, telegram, cigarette case, cards, cap badge, fountain pen and broken coin.
The War Diary of the 5th Dorsets records them as being at Vis-en-Artois on 25th and 26th September 1918. On the 27th they moved to Villers le Cagnicourt losing 3 killed, 35 wounded and 4 missing among the other ranks while crossing a canal behind the Northumberland Fusiliers. They reached Sauchicourt Farm.
On the 28th they relieved the NF at Oisy le Verger and established posts along the banks of the Canal du Nord, losing 6 wounded and 3 killed.
On the 29th patrols from the 5th Dorsets came under machine gun fire from the other side of the canal and they suffered 5 dead and 7 wounded, one of them, presumably, being Private Brown. He was buried at Chapel Corner Cemetery, Sauchy-Lestreep; it lies about 1km east of the Canal du Nord, to the north west of Cambrai.
The St George’s Roll of Honour lists Robert as Brown Robert – killed and he is on the Harraton Memorial as Brown R.
The 1914 and 1915 Electoral Rolls both list Robert Brown at 3, The Gears, Fatfield and the list of baptisms for St George’s indicates that Robert, a platelayer of Fatfield Gears, and Lily Brown, had children called Lily (born 1911) and Elsie (born 1913). In September 1918 Robert and Elizabeth (sic) Brown were listed in the Holy Trinity, Washington, list of baptisms as parents of Stephen Brown, their address given as River View and Robert stated to be serving in the 5th Dorsetshire Regiment. “Elizabeth” had previously been called “Lily” but the service in the Dorsets seems to suggest strongly that this is the same couple. Robert was killed the same month.
Robert’s family were awarded the 1915 Star, the War Medal and the Victory Medal.
A dependant’s card states that unpaid L/Cpl 13408 Robert Brown of 5th Dorsets was kina 29/9/18, his death notified 15/10/18. His wife Elizabeth of 13 River View, later 37 Ranksborough St, New Seaham was born 18/9/97 and their son Stephen on 22/10/18 and their pension was 20/5d per week from 21/4/19.
The Washington and District Volunteer Record printed a list of those men who’d volunteered by 8th September 1914 and one of those was Robert Brown of Blast Row. This may be the R Brown listed on the Washington Memorial.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included Robert Brown and gave his address as 13, River View. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved.
In the List of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army notes that Robert’s mother, Elizabeth, received a war gratuity of £3 on 20/8/19. No other payment was made because Robert owed the army£1.13.1d. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 at modern prices.
John Smith 13 River View. 15742 L/Cpl 8th Yorks. He was born at Chester Moor in 1896 and was living there in 1901 with his parents - Stephen (26), a coal miner and Margaret (26) - and sister, Elizabeth (3). In 1911 the family were still at Chester Moor, Joseph and Margaret having been born in 1904 and 1910. John was working as a pony driver.
John served as Corporal 15742, 8th Bn, Yorkshire Regiment, 69th Brigade, 23rd Division, and died of wounds in 39 Casualty Clearing Station, Italy on 31st October 1918. He is buried in Giavera Cemetery, Plot 5 Row A Grave 1. Standing by his grave it is possible to see the Campanile Tower in St Mark’s Square, Venice. The path to the cemetery is between olive trees. He had joined the BEF in France on 26/8/15 and so was entitled to the 1915 Star and the War and Victory medals. It seems likely that John Smith was the Washington Station soldier referred to when the Illustrated Chronicle of 19th July 1916 listed J Smith, Washington, as wounded. In September 1914 the Washington Volunteer Record published a list of men who’d volunteered prior to the 8th of that month and the list included John Smith of River View, perhaps the same man.
CLS Chronicle of 27/12/18 carried a photo of Cpl John Smith 8th Yorkshires, son of Mr and Mrs Smith (late of Chester Moor) who was killed half an hour previous to the Armistice being signed.
CLS Chronicle of 27/12/18 carried photos of Robert Brown and John Smith and this piece, ‘News has been received that Cpl Robert Brown (27) late of Washington Station was killed in action in France on 29th September. He joined up at the outbreak of the war and has been wounded 5 times. Prior to going out he was employed at the Biddick Colliery and was son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Stephen Smith, late of Chester Moor. The deceased soldier was brother-in-law to Cpl John Smith (23) of the 8th Yorkshires, who was killed in Italy on 29th October. He too joined up in September 1914and served in France and Italy, receiving a fatal wound half an hour before the signing of the Armistice. Before joining up he was employed at the Biddick Colliery.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included John Smith and gave his address as 13, River View. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved. In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that Margaret, John’s mother, received £32.5.6d on 6/10/19, a sum which included a war gratuity of £25. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 in today’s money.
Pension card states that Cpl John Smith 15742 Yks Regiment dofw 31/10/18 and that his mother, Mrs Margaret Smith of 13 River View, Washington (aged 44) received an award, no amount stated. A dependant’s card states that Cpl John Smith, 15742, 8th Yorks died of wounds on 31/10/18 and that Mrs Margaret Smith, his mother, of 13 River View was his dependant but no amount or date of pension was noted.
John Holland 13a River View. 397924 Sapper Anglesey RE. Railways, War and Victory medals. Also under 279999 Pension ledger, discharged 26/12/18. 23 Bell St, claim rejected. In 1911 at 6 Station Rd, Usworth – John Holland 33 stoneman, married to Annie 27 for 10 years with 4 children, 3 still alive – Eliza 6, John 5 and Mary 1. Places of birth Washington, Benwell, Usworth 2 and Washington.
Joseph Maddison 15 River View. 415 Sgt 26th NF. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger b 1891 and discharged 31/3/19. Enlisted 7/12/14. In 1911 at Firebrick Cottages, Washington Station – Eliza Maddison 52, widow with Elizabeth 22 daughterinlaw married under 1 year, Anne Mary 17, Harry 21 married under 1 year hewer, Joseph 19 putter and John Arthur 15 shaft boy (killed 31/3/16). Places of birth - Bossal Yorks, Tudhoe, Wallsend, S Shields, Birtley and CLS.
Thomas Keegan Jr 17 River View. Stoker K43655. Born Durham 4th June 1897, miner, joined 22/6/17. Served on Inchboom from Nov 1917 – Sept 1918 and under that it says (sweeper) and then Manx King, discharged Sept 1919, received war gratuity. In 1901 at Front St, Hetton – Thomas Keegan 52 hewer and wife Theresa 37 with Patrick 15, Catherine 13, Theresa 7, Thomas 3 and Ellen 1. Places of birth - HLS, Sunderland 2, Silksworth, Easington Lane 3. In 1911 at 17 River View Thomas Keegan with Theresa and then Francis 9, Nellie 4 and grandau Norah Cassidy 4, all the children having been born in Easington Lane/Hetton so they seem to have moved to Washington between 1907 and 1911. Thomas and Theresa Keegan (18 and 17, nephew and niece) were living with Cornelius Keegan and his wife Rose Ann at Ryhope in 1911. It seems like the correct Thomas and Theresa but their ages are apparently incorrect and Thomas, despite being 18 is said to be at school.
William Shiel 17 River View. 24708 11th DLI. Pension ledger. 7 Lambton St, Newtown Houghton. On 13/6/21 rejected but underneath that ‘permanent pension to continue at 28/- and 7/- for wife.’ To France 8/10/15 so 1915 Star. War and Victory medals has 14th DLI. Silver War Badge, enlisted 20/3/15 and discharged 13/2/18 aged 28. In 1901 living in Chopwell, son of John and Mary – he was born in Scotswood. By 1911 at 39 Forth St Chopwell, living as lodger with Robert Shiel (perhaps an uncle). He was a miner.
Robert William Hall 2 North Eastern Cottages. 240407 CSM 1/5th York and Lancaster. War and Victory medals as 1/5th, 1/4th, 1/5th. Y and L. WO2. Possibly in 1911 at 6 Railway View – George Hall 60 pit engineman, married 41 years to Margaret Ann 58 with 11 children, 6 still alive – Robert 23 hewer and George Baker Grant 9 grandson. Places of birth - Shiney Row, Winlaton, Usworth and Washington.
Benjamin Thomas (army has Thompson) Brewis 5 North Eastern Cottages. 82337 Gunner RFA. To France 20/5/15 so 1915 Star. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 N Eastern Cottages – Thomas Todd 62 goods shunter, married to Ann 63 for 35 years and 6 children, 1 still alive – Margery Brewis 26 dau, married 5 years with 3 children to Benjamin Thompson Brewis 27 pattern maker at iron works and James Todd Brewis 4, John Brewis 3 and Annie Brewis 6m. Places of birth - Sunderland, Sheepwash Nd, Washington 5.
Archibald Cochrane 7 North Eastern Cottages. 205436 4th Res Yorks. Not under this number nor Yorkshire. In 1911 at 7 North Eastern Cottages – William Cochrane 51 railway shunter married 21 years to Jane 52 with 6 children – Robert James 18 porter, William Archbold 16 iron worker, Marion Gordon C 13, Thomas Nixon C 13 and Wilfred Gordon C 11. Places of birth - West Rainton, Halton Nd, Castle Eden 2 and Washington 3.
George William Harrison 11 North Eastern Cottages. G/222940 11th Queen’s Royal West Surrey. He was born in Felling in 1898, the son of Thomas Wilson Harrison, (in 1891 a foreman shunter of locomotive engine, a goods guard on the railway from 1901-05, and a foreman shunter for North Eastern Railway in 1911) and Jane Ann, nee Goundry. In 1901 the family were living at 9, Major Terrace, Heworth. Thomas William was 34, born in Spennymoor, and Jane 36, was born Newfield (to Henry Simpson Goundry and Dorothy Ann Curry). Their children were Dorothy Ann (10), Ada Isabella (8) and George William, the former two born in Gateshead.
The 1911 Census shows that they had moved to Washington and were living at 18, North Eastern (Railway) Cottages, Washington Station. By 1911 Thomas and Jane Ann had been married 22 years, having tied the knot in February 1889
George William enlisted in Washington and was killed in France on 23rd March 1918. He was Private G/22940, 11th Battalion, Queen’s Royal West Surrey Regiment. His medal roll records that, for no specified reason, his War and Victory medals were returned. GW is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Bay 2.
In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that Thomas, GW’s father, received £10.5.3d, inclusive of a war gratuity of £7 on 13/3/20. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 in today’s money.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included George Harrison and gave his address as 11 N.E. Cottages. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved.
Pension card states that Pte Geo Wm Harrison 22940 (single) of R West Surreys died PofW on 23/3/18 and that the claimants were Mrs Sarah Ann Harrison (b 1865) his mother of 11 N Eastern Cottages and Miss Annie Winship, of 20 N Eastern Cottages, mother of his illegitimate child. The former was awarded 3/6 from 12/8/19 and the latter 6/8d from 10/7/19 to 2/9/19 and that was increased to 8/- from 3/9/19 to 13/6/32.
ICRC record show that Harrison George William C Coy, 11 Platoon, Pte G22940 was wounded and missing in France 23/3/18. Rep TW Harrison (father) 11, North Eastern Cottages, Washington Station. ‘Negatif envoye’ 3/6/18
Rep Lt LW Allison Officers Quarters 17 Dean (Rd?) Low Spennymoor, Co Durham 11/9/18.
A Dependant’s pension card shows the same service and family info and says that Miss Winship was mother of illegitimate child. The pensions normally ended when the child reached 16 and the two likely dates are 1932 or 15/3/33 stamped ‘dead’. No info as to date of death or the pension date or amount. Application 24/7/19.
John William Self 15 North Eastern Cottages. T/Z/12187 RNVR. Signaller, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 4 Wilden Tce – William Self 63 labourer at magnesia works, married to Emma (Todd) 63 for 39 years and 8 children, 6 still alive – Stephen Charles 29 clerk on NE Railway, died 9/4/18 in German PoW camp and John William 20 clerk at Coop butchery department. Places of birth - Bramfield Suffolk, Parham Suffolk and Washington 2.
Robert Elwin Fothergill 17 North Eastern Cottages. 56211 14th King’s Own Liverpool and 98 Labour Coy with same number. In 1911 at 5 Denmark St – Arthur William Fothergill – telegraph lineman 43, married for 19 years and 6 children to Jane Ann (Emmerson) 41 – Robert Elwin 15 driver, Herbert 13, Hilda 10, Edith 7, Elsie 3 and Jennie 4m. Places of birth - Sessay Yks, Alston, Darlington, York and Washington 4. He married Henrietta V Dale in 1919. SR – attested aged 19, miner, born Darlington at Washington 4/11/14. East Yorks
9/14502. Transferred to King’s Liverpool 9/11/16 and discharged 27/3/19. To France 2/8/15 to 10/5/16 and back to France 9/11/16. Shell wound to right arm July 1916. Also 529443 Labour Corps. To 53 Field Ambulance with flu in Nov 1915, and 51 FA with trench feet Nov 1915. To Salonica 4/12/16. Aug 1917 pneumoni, then October diarrhoea, then pharyngitis and bronchitis in Nov and Dec 1917, Lab Bn Sanitary Section. June 1918 malaria. To England 16/12/18. War, Victory medals and 1915 Star.
Herbert William Fothergill 17 North Eastern Cottages. 95481 5th Reserve Bn DLI. (See above for family info.) He married Dora and was still in Washington in 1939. He died in 1974
James Patrick Kelly Post Office. 14006 QMS 8th Yorks. Next to Frank Lambert, William Knox Roper, William Forster, John Kelly, Patrick Keogan, James Ingleby, James Ash. To France 27/8/15 (1915 Star) discharged 26/3/19. War and Victory medals. DCM, Gazette 21/10/18. ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty and exceptionally good service for over three years in the field. He always displayed the greatest courage and resource, and set a splendid example to all of devotion to duty.’ Featured in a local newspaper (Durham Advertiser – ‘Sergt (Acting CQMS) JP Kelly, Yorks Regt, of Washington Station has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty and exceptionally good service for over three years in the field. He always displayed the greatest courage and resource and set a splendid example to all of devotion to duty.’ SR Born Washington, aged 31, grocer when he attested on 2/9/14. Had served in 4th DLI Volunteers. Single man. Appointed Sgt 5/7/17. Discharged 23/2/19. In 1911 at 20 Station Rd – Dora Kelly (Conway) 58 widow with Mary Ann 34 dressmaker, Joseph 32 shop assistant grocer, James 29 shop assistant grocer, Dora 28 dressmaker, Alphonsus 24 colliery labourer. Places of birth - Tipperary and Washington 5.
Harold James Glendale House. R4/062823 Sgt 64th Remount Squad ASC. Pension ledger gives address as 8 Beech St and says pension for VDH began 20/10/18. He was married. A second card gives 8 Beech St deleted and 3 Glen Tce, notations continuing until 1931. His disability was rated at 70% until 9/10/22. His pension was 32/8d + 12/3d for wife and 1 child. A third card, dated 3/6/31 describes Mary Ellen James as a widow, address 10 Russell St, New Washington. Enlisted 1/3/15 and discharged 14/12/18 did not serve overseas. Silver War Badge. In 1911 at 2 The Gears Fatfield – Elias James 44 platelayer for NER, married for 21 years to Sarah 55 with 4 children, 3 still alive – Harold 20 colliery labourer, Norman Wilson James 17 apprentice engineer and George Frederick. Places of birth - Wimborne Dorset, Stanhope, Buntingford Herts, Ancroft Nd, CLS.
David Turnbull Hall 1 Esther Tce. T/Z10342 HMS Savol. Telegraphist – War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 1 Esther Tce - Margaret Hall 42 widow confectioner with David T 12 and Ruth 11. Places of birth - North Biddick 2 and Washington.
John James Anderson 4-5 Railway Tce. 59087 1/5th Welsh Regt. Or 97265 5th and 4/5th – War and Victory medals. Infantry Base Depot. SR attested on 8/12/15 at HLS from 3 Church View Hetton Downs, aged 24, insurance agent. Married Lena Florence Ritchey at Hetton PM Chapel in March 1916 and Wilfred Henderson Bradley b April 1917 at Harraton. His wife’s address was C/O Mrs Bradley newsagent Washington Station. Hospital suffering dysentery from Dec 1917-Jan 1918 at El Agish? Demobbed 16/9/19 to 5 Railway Tce Washington. SR gives 1/7th Bn. Arrived Alexandria 20/6/17. Appointed A/Sgt in May 1919.
George Askew 4 Doris St. 22755 L/Cpl 2nd KOYLI. War and Victory medals. Special Reserve 29/1/19. To France 5/5/15 so 1915 Star. In 1911 at 20 The Square, Usworth Colliery – Thomas Swainston Wilson 18 single, miner, Ethel Edgar sister widow 23, Ada 23 sister 15, John Curran boarder 52 hewer, William Askew 52, boarder widower shifter, George Askew 15 boarder screener. Places of birth - Usworth, Lamesley, Usworth, HLS, Annfield Plain and Washington. George married Elisa Legg and died in 1941.
Albert Gault 5 Doris St. 49993 Gunner RGA. Army has ‘Gault’, War and Victory medals. 58th Siege Battery. In 1939 John Albert Gault b 1896 was living at Grasmere Tce with wife
Ellen (Haram 1922) and son Colin (who later joined the RAF in WW2). In 1901 John A was living at Spennymoor with his grandparents, William and Sarah Berry and their daughter, Susan aged 20. John Albert was 5 born Hetton. Can’t find him in 1911.
Samuel Todd 9 Doris St. 73937 4th DLI. War and Victory medals in 12th DLI then 1/1st Oxford & Bucks LI, attached as 35807. In 1911 at 4 Fatfield Rd – John Todd 54 overman, married for 34 years to Margaret 55 with 7 children, 3 still alive – Samuel 16 driver and Ann Jane Whittle niece 29. Places of birth - Washington, Willington ND, Washington 2.
Thomas Simpson 10 Doris St. 73938 4th DLI. War and Victory medals 2nd and 20th DLI. Next to Henry McMenam. See below for family info – Anthony Birtley
Albert Simpson 10 Doris St. 73936 4th DLI. War and Victory as 12th and 20th DLI. See below for family info.
Anthony Birtley 10 Doris Tce. 62061 Bombardier RGA, 86th Siege Battery. PR When he attested on 30/10/15 he was living at 8 Oak St, married miner, aged 32. He had married Isabella Collingwood at Bishop Auckland Registry Office, date unknown. Posted to 86 Siege Batty. BEF 5/5/16 to 1/9/17 and then home. Then to 95 Siege Batty, then 519 Siege Batty. Discharged 14/12/18 to 10 Doris St. SR - same info as PR – while Isabella was his nofkin her whereabouts were unknown and his will states, ‘In the event of my death I give the whole of my property and effects to my future wife Mrs EJ Simpson of 10 Doris St, October 1916.’ 18/5/16 admitted to 1 CCS for VDG and then 2 Canadian Gen Hosp. Invalided to England 17/5/18. Silver War Badge enlisted 30/10/15, discharged 14/12/18, had served overseas. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 14 Collingwood St Coundon – Anthony Milburn crossed out no age or other details, Anthony Birtle (sic) 27 married hewer with Eliz Simpson housekeeper 39 widow, Thomas Simpson boarder 17 putter, Albert Simpson boarder 17 putter, Ada Simpson boarder 14 and Isabella Simpson boarder 6. Places of birth - Howden le Wear, Stanhope, Crook, 2, Durham 2. 1901 Census suggests that he may also have been known as Anthony Milburn.
James Henderson Atkinson 1 Albert Place. 32328 Signaller 5th DLI. War and Victory medals – 20th DLI, then 1/5th then Base Depot then 19th DLI. In 1911 at 10 Hobson Tce – John Lumley Braban 62 shovel maker, married to Jane Ann for 40 years and 6 children, 4 still alive – George Atkinson soninlaw, greengrocer, 41 married 16 years to Mary Ann dau 39 with 3 children – John Wm Atkinson 14 blacksmiths, James Henderson A 13 moulder and Mary Ann 8. Places of birth - Houghton, West Auckland, West Stanley, Washington 3 and Blyth. James married Eliz Jane Hannay in Blyth in 1921 and died in Washington in 1965.
John William Atkinson 1 Albert Place 243251 5th Yorks. See above for family info. He married Elizabeth Usher and died in 1973. Not under that number or Yorkshire.
Parker Johnstone 5 Albert Place 124818 2nd AirMechanic RAF. Born 1897 served from 11/2/18, father Percy. In 1911 at 5 Albert Place – Percy Johnston 61 school caretaker and police pensioner, married for 30 years with 9 children, 8 still alive to Susannah 51 – Hannah 25, Rose Ann 21, Percy 18 butcher at Coop, Albert 16 colliery tub maker, Parker 14 colliery tub maker, Hector 11 and Rosanna Baker 71 widow Minlaw. Places of birth - Kirkpatrick Dumfries, Winlaton, Fatfield, Washington 5 and Winlaton.
Albert Fowler 7 Albert Place 123161. Pte MGCI. War and Victory medals, discharged 15/10/19. In 1911 at 7 Albert Place – Margaret J Fowler 50 widow with 10 children, 8 still alive – Louisa 27, James 25 steel dresser, Albert 23 bricklayer, William 19 miner, Elizabeth 14 and Andrew 7. Places of birth - Sunderland, Washington 6.
William Ernest Noonan 97099 L/Cpl 1st Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby). War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Pattinson Town – Jeremiah Noonan 41 magnesia works, married to Martha (Warren) 39 for 17 years with 4 children, 1 alive. William Ernest 15 driver. Places of birth Bombay, Sunderland and Pendleton, Manchester. He married Aline Rees in 1923 at HLS but she died in 1924., the same year as their newly born son. William died 1979.
George William Harrison 11 North Eastern Cottages. G/222940 11th Queen’s Royal West Surrey. He was born in Felling in 1898, the son of Thomas Wilson Harrison, (in 1891 a foreman shunter of locomotive engine, a goods guard on the railway from 1901-05, and a foreman shunter for North Eastern Railway in 1911) and Jane Ann, nee Goundry. In 1901 the family were living at 9, Major Terrace, Heworth. Thomas William was 34, born in Spennymoor, and Jane 36, was born Newfield (to Henry Simpson Goundry and Dorothy Ann Curry). Their children were Dorothy Ann (10), Ada Isabella (8) and George William, the former two born in Gateshead.
The 1911 Census shows that they had moved to Washington and were living at 18, North Eastern (Railway) Cottages, Washington Station. By 1911 Thomas and Jane Ann had been married 22 years, having tied the knot in February 1889
George William enlisted in Washington and was killed in France on 23rd March 1918. He was Private G/22940, 11th Battalion, Queen’s Royal West Surrey Regiment. His medal roll records that, for no specified reason, his War and Victory medals were returned. GW is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Bay 2.
In the list of Soldiers’ Effects, released in 2015, the army noted that Thomas, GW’s father, received £10.5.3d, inclusive of a war gratuity of £7 on 13/3/20. The average payment was £10.35, equivalent to £929 in today’s money.
The Roll of Honour drawn up for Washington and Barmston Parishes included George Harrison and gave his address as 11 N.E. Cottages. It seems to be the list from which the names on the Washington War Memorial were carved.
Pension card states that Pte Geo Wm Harrison 22940 (single) of R West Surreys died PofW on 23/3/18 and that the claimants were Mrs Sarah Ann Harrison (b 1865) his mother of 11 N Eastern Cottages and Miss Annie Winship, of 20 N Eastern Cottages, mother of his illegitimate child. The former was awarded 3/6 from 12/8/19 and the latter 6/8d from 10/7/19 to 2/9/19 and that was increased to 8/- from 3/9/19 to 13/6/32.
ICRC record show that Harrison George William C Coy, 11 Platoon, Pte G22940 was wounded and missing in France 23/3/18. Rep TW Harrison (father) 11, North Eastern Cottages, Washington Station. ‘Negatif envoye’ 3/6/18
Rep Lt LW Allison Officers Quarters 17 Dean (Rd?) Low Spennymoor, Co Durham 11/9/18.
A Dependant’s pension card shows the same service and family info and says that Miss Winship was mother of illegitimate child. The pensions normally ended when the child reached 16 and the two likely dates are 1932 or 15/3/33 stamped ‘dead’. No info as to date of death or the pension date or amount. Application 24/7/19.
John William Self 15 North Eastern Cottages. T/Z/12187 RNVR. Signaller, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 4 Wilden Tce – William Self 63 labourer at magnesia works, married to Emma (Todd) 63 for 39 years and 8 children, 6 still alive – Stephen Charles 29 clerk on NE Railway, died 9/4/18 in German PoW camp and John William 20 clerk at Coop butchery department. Places of birth - Bramfield Suffolk, Parham Suffolk and Washington 2.
Robert Elwin Fothergill 17 North Eastern Cottages. 56211 14th King’s Own Liverpool and 98 Labour Coy with same number. In 1911 at 5 Denmark St – Arthur William Fothergill – telegraph lineman 43, married for 19 years and 6 children to Jane Ann (Emmerson) 41 – Robert Elwin 15 driver, Herbert 13, Hilda 10, Edith 7, Elsie 3 and Jennie 4m. Places of birth - Sessay Yks, Alston, Darlington, York and Washington 4. He married Henrietta V Dale in 1919. SR – attested aged 19, miner, born Darlington at Washington 4/11/14. East Yorks
9/14502. Transferred to King’s Liverpool 9/11/16 and discharged 27/3/19. To France 2/8/15 to 10/5/16 and back to France 9/11/16. Shell wound to right arm July 1916. Also 529443 Labour Corps. To 53 Field Ambulance with flu in Nov 1915, and 51 FA with trench feet Nov 1915. To Salonica 4/12/16. Aug 1917 pneumoni, then October diarrhoea, then pharyngitis and bronchitis in Nov and Dec 1917, Lab Bn Sanitary Section. June 1918 malaria. To England 16/12/18. War, Victory medals and 1915 Star.
Herbert William Fothergill 17 North Eastern Cottages. 95481 5th Reserve Bn DLI. (See above for family info.) He married Dora and was still in Washington in 1939. He died in 1974
James Patrick Kelly Post Office. 14006 QMS 8th Yorks. Next to Frank Lambert, William Knox Roper, William Forster, John Kelly, Patrick Keogan, James Ingleby, James Ash. To France 27/8/15 (1915 Star) discharged 26/3/19. War and Victory medals. DCM, Gazette 21/10/18. ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty and exceptionally good service for over three years in the field. He always displayed the greatest courage and resource, and set a splendid example to all of devotion to duty.’ Featured in a local newspaper (Durham Advertiser – ‘Sergt (Acting CQMS) JP Kelly, Yorks Regt, of Washington Station has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty and exceptionally good service for over three years in the field. He always displayed the greatest courage and resource and set a splendid example to all of devotion to duty.’ SR Born Washington, aged 31, grocer when he attested on 2/9/14. Had served in 4th DLI Volunteers. Single man. Appointed Sgt 5/7/17. Discharged 23/2/19. In 1911 at 20 Station Rd – Dora Kelly (Conway) 58 widow with Mary Ann 34 dressmaker, Joseph 32 shop assistant grocer, James 29 shop assistant grocer, Dora 28 dressmaker, Alphonsus 24 colliery labourer. Places of birth - Tipperary and Washington 5.
Harold James Glendale House. R4/062823 Sgt 64th Remount Squad ASC. Pension ledger gives address as 8 Beech St and says pension for VDH began 20/10/18. He was married. A second card gives 8 Beech St deleted and 3 Glen Tce, notations continuing until 1931. His disability was rated at 70% until 9/10/22. His pension was 32/8d + 12/3d for wife and 1 child. A third card, dated 3/6/31 describes Mary Ellen James as a widow, address 10 Russell St, New Washington. Enlisted 1/3/15 and discharged 14/12/18 did not serve overseas. Silver War Badge. In 1911 at 2 The Gears Fatfield – Elias James 44 platelayer for NER, married for 21 years to Sarah 55 with 4 children, 3 still alive – Harold 20 colliery labourer, Norman Wilson James 17 apprentice engineer and George Frederick. Places of birth - Wimborne Dorset, Stanhope, Buntingford Herts, Ancroft Nd, CLS.
David Turnbull Hall 1 Esther Tce. T/Z10342 HMS Savol. Telegraphist – War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 1 Esther Tce - Margaret Hall 42 widow confectioner with David T 12 and Ruth 11. Places of birth - North Biddick 2 and Washington.
John James Anderson 4-5 Railway Tce. 59087 1/5th Welsh Regt. Or 97265 5th and 4/5th – War and Victory medals. Infantry Base Depot. SR attested on 8/12/15 at HLS from 3 Church View Hetton Downs, aged 24, insurance agent. Married Lena Florence Ritchey at Hetton PM Chapel in March 1916 and Wilfred Henderson Bradley b April 1917 at Harraton. His wife’s address was C/O Mrs Bradley newsagent Washington Station. Hospital suffering dysentery from Dec 1917-Jan 1918 at El Agish? Demobbed 16/9/19 to 5 Railway Tce Washington. SR gives 1/7th Bn. Arrived Alexandria 20/6/17. Appointed A/Sgt in May 1919.
George Askew 4 Doris St. 22755 L/Cpl 2nd KOYLI. War and Victory medals. Special Reserve 29/1/19. To France 5/5/15 so 1915 Star. In 1911 at 20 The Square, Usworth Colliery – Thomas Swainston Wilson 18 single, miner, Ethel Edgar sister widow 23, Ada 23 sister 15, John Curran boarder 52 hewer, William Askew 52, boarder widower shifter, George Askew 15 boarder screener. Places of birth - Usworth, Lamesley, Usworth, HLS, Annfield Plain and Washington. George married Elisa Legg and died in 1941.
Albert Gault 5 Doris St. 49993 Gunner RGA. Army has ‘Gault’, War and Victory medals. 58th Siege Battery. In 1939 John Albert Gault b 1896 was living at Grasmere Tce with wife
Ellen (Haram 1922) and son Colin (who later joined the RAF in WW2). In 1901 John A was living at Spennymoor with his grandparents, William and Sarah Berry and their daughter, Susan aged 20. John Albert was 5 born Hetton. Can’t find him in 1911.
Samuel Todd 9 Doris St. 73937 4th DLI. War and Victory medals in 12th DLI then 1/1st Oxford & Bucks LI, attached as 35807. In 1911 at 4 Fatfield Rd – John Todd 54 overman, married for 34 years to Margaret 55 with 7 children, 3 still alive – Samuel 16 driver and Ann Jane Whittle niece 29. Places of birth - Washington, Willington ND, Washington 2.
Thomas Simpson 10 Doris St. 73938 4th DLI. War and Victory medals 2nd and 20th DLI. Next to Henry McMenam. See below for family info – Anthony Birtley
Albert Simpson 10 Doris St. 73936 4th DLI. War and Victory as 12th and 20th DLI. See below for family info.
Anthony Birtley 10 Doris Tce. 62061 Bombardier RGA, 86th Siege Battery. PR When he attested on 30/10/15 he was living at 8 Oak St, married miner, aged 32. He had married Isabella Collingwood at Bishop Auckland Registry Office, date unknown. Posted to 86 Siege Batty. BEF 5/5/16 to 1/9/17 and then home. Then to 95 Siege Batty, then 519 Siege Batty. Discharged 14/12/18 to 10 Doris St. SR - same info as PR – while Isabella was his nofkin her whereabouts were unknown and his will states, ‘In the event of my death I give the whole of my property and effects to my future wife Mrs EJ Simpson of 10 Doris St, October 1916.’ 18/5/16 admitted to 1 CCS for VDG and then 2 Canadian Gen Hosp. Invalided to England 17/5/18. Silver War Badge enlisted 30/10/15, discharged 14/12/18, had served overseas. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 14 Collingwood St Coundon – Anthony Milburn crossed out no age or other details, Anthony Birtle (sic) 27 married hewer with Eliz Simpson housekeeper 39 widow, Thomas Simpson boarder 17 putter, Albert Simpson boarder 17 putter, Ada Simpson boarder 14 and Isabella Simpson boarder 6. Places of birth - Howden le Wear, Stanhope, Crook, 2, Durham 2. 1901 Census suggests that he may also have been known as Anthony Milburn.
James Henderson Atkinson 1 Albert Place. 32328 Signaller 5th DLI. War and Victory medals – 20th DLI, then 1/5th then Base Depot then 19th DLI. In 1911 at 10 Hobson Tce – John Lumley Braban 62 shovel maker, married to Jane Ann for 40 years and 6 children, 4 still alive – George Atkinson soninlaw, greengrocer, 41 married 16 years to Mary Ann dau 39 with 3 children – John Wm Atkinson 14 blacksmiths, James Henderson A 13 moulder and Mary Ann 8. Places of birth - Houghton, West Auckland, West Stanley, Washington 3 and Blyth. James married Eliz Jane Hannay in Blyth in 1921 and died in Washington in 1965.
John William Atkinson 1 Albert Place 243251 5th Yorks. See above for family info. He married Elizabeth Usher and died in 1973. Not under that number or Yorkshire.
Parker Johnstone 5 Albert Place 124818 2nd AirMechanic RAF. Born 1897 served from 11/2/18, father Percy. In 1911 at 5 Albert Place – Percy Johnston 61 school caretaker and police pensioner, married for 30 years with 9 children, 8 still alive to Susannah 51 – Hannah 25, Rose Ann 21, Percy 18 butcher at Coop, Albert 16 colliery tub maker, Parker 14 colliery tub maker, Hector 11 and Rosanna Baker 71 widow Minlaw. Places of birth - Kirkpatrick Dumfries, Winlaton, Fatfield, Washington 5 and Winlaton.
Albert Fowler 7 Albert Place 123161. Pte MGCI. War and Victory medals, discharged 15/10/19. In 1911 at 7 Albert Place – Margaret J Fowler 50 widow with 10 children, 8 still alive – Louisa 27, James 25 steel dresser, Albert 23 bricklayer, William 19 miner, Elizabeth 14 and Andrew 7. Places of birth - Sunderland, Washington 6.
William Ernest Noonan 97099 L/Cpl 1st Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby). War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Pattinson Town – Jeremiah Noonan 41 magnesia works, married to Martha (Warren) 39 for 17 years with 4 children, 1 alive. William Ernest 15 driver. Places of birth Bombay, Sunderland and Pendleton, Manchester. He married Aline Rees in 1923 at HLS but she died in 1924., the same year as their newly born son. William died 1979.
William Younghusband 9 Albert Place. 751 Sgt 25th NF. In 1911 at 13 St Peter’s St – Albert Edward Younghusband 45, shifter married for 23 years to Mary Ann with 4 children, 2 still alive – William 19 labourer at chemical works and Albert Edward 9. Places of birth -Middlesbrough, Puna India, Sunderland 2. DCM Gazette Date 5/12/18. ‘Although wounded in the early stages of an attack he kept on, and rallying scattered men, led an attack against a hostile machine gun position, killing six of the enemy. Shortly afterwards he was knocked down by the concussion of a bursting shell but declined to retire until given a direct order to do so. His fine fighting spirit was an example to all ranks.’ To Reserve 28/1/19. War and Victory medals. WOII in NF and then 63076 5th KOYLI. Pension ledger under KOYLI – 17 Oak St then 41 New Council Houses then 1 The Terraces. 40% then 30% for 24/4d + 11/10d for 3 children and then 16/- + 8/10d and an extra 6d per day for DCM until 24/7/23. Notations go on until 1929.
John Whittle Kellett 10 Albert Place Chief Master Mechanic, electrical fitter, RAF 4254, born 1893, father Cuthbert Miller Kellett at The Willows, JW served from 6/9/14. Embarked for France 15/3/16 and returned to home establishment 6/3/19. In 1911 at 28 Avon St – George Kellett 41 hewer at Glebe Pit, married for 21 years to Sarah Jane 40 with 6 children, 4 still alive, Ethel 20, William 13, John Fenwick K 7 and Gladys May 6m. Places of birth -Hetton Downs, 2 at Lane Ends Hetton, Hetton Downs, S Shields and Washington.
John William Pluse 15 Albert Place. 20864 1/5th KOR Lancaster. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 15 Albert Place – David Pluse 60 blacksmith, married to Sarah 58 for 40 years with 13 children, 10 still alive – David 31 blacksmith, Ralph 22 draughtsman, Euphemia 20 and John William 16 apprentice blacksmith. Places of birth - Sunderland, Hetton le Hole and Washington 4.
Arthur/Alfred Taylor 12 Harold St. 317050 471st (HS) Emp Co. Army has SR for Alfred Taylor, b Newcastle, a clerk, aged 38 when he enlisted at Washington in Dec 1915. His physical development was ‘poor’, he was myopic and light service at home was suggested. He was mobilised in Feb 1917 and discharged in Sept 1918. Next of kin Annie Robson of 37 Glebe Crescent. He was awarded 11/- a week for 31 weeks from 11/9/18 for his poor eyesight. In 1911 at 13 Glebe Crescent – Annie Taylor Head Teacher 39 widow and Arthur 16 pupil teacher, Edward 14 insurance clerk, Annie 11 and Alfred Taylor, brother 32, yeast merchant. Places of birth - Newcastle, Durham City 3 and Newcastle.
Ernest Telford 14 Harold St. 232448 3rd AM RAF. Pension ledger discharged 5/4/19. 14 Harold St single, malaria 30% then 20% then 19% so 12/- then 8/- then 7/6d until 22/1/24. Notations until 1929. Father was Robert, Ernest was born 1894 and enlisted June 1917. Had been MGC 18540, he was 6'2". He served in Malta. So he joined RNAS 29/6/17 and then RAF 1/4/18. In 1911 at 14 Harold St – Robert Telford 44, joiner at iron works married 18 years to Isabella (Brabban) 41 with 1 child – Ernest 17, apprentice joiner at iron works. Places of birth - Brandon, Washington 2.
Thomas Drummond 21 Harold St. 129264 33rd MGC. War and Victory medals. Discharged 16/3/19. In 1911 at Hobson Terrace (no number given) Mary Eliz Drummond 42 widow with Peter 21 house joiner, Eliz 20, Robert 17 landing land, John William 16 landing lad, James 14, Thomas 12 and Margaret 8. Places of birth - Washington all 8.
Matthew Hindmarch 27 Harold St. TR/5/186822 116th Training Res Bn. Can’t find military info under this number or Training. In 1911 at 16 New Rows, New Washington – Matthew Hindmarch hewer, married for 19 years with 2 children to Eliz Jane 46 – Matthew 15 driver, Thomas 11 and Beatrice Appleby adopted daughter 17 bath brick maker. Places of birth - Usworth, Hunwick, Washington 2 and ‘don’t know’.
Hugh McGowan 5 Falshaw St. 28050 L/Cpl 1/5th KOR Lancaster. War and Victory medals. SR- To Reserve 2/3/19. GSW right hand at Gommecourt 21/8/17, to 19 CCS then to 22 General Hospital and then Lord Derby War Hosp in Warrington until 9/11/18. 5% disability for 12 months. Later stated to be GSW 2nd and 3rd finger and right hip and 20% disability. Born Washington 1899, enlisted 3/12/15 and posted for duty Jan 1917, a magnesia process worker. To France 9/6/17. Wounded right thigh in May 1918 and posted to 8th KORL in July. Mother Annie at 5 Falshaw St.
John George Nolan 2 Bighouse. 96164 4th Training Res Bn Gloucester Reg. SR – June 1916 John George Nolan of Big House, nofkin brother Henry, DLI (but discharged from 4th Gloucester), single, miner. Record is very damaged and almost illegible. No medal records. In 1913 at 13 Walker’s Buildings – Henry Nolan 32 hewer, married for 10 years to Mary Anne with 6 children – John 32 brother hewer and Ellen 11, Henry 9, Annie 8, Thomas 5, Evellen (sic) 6m and John George 3. Places of birth - Haswell, Boyne, Haswell and Washington 6.
Harold Urwin 2 Arthurst Place. 231920 1st Pte RNAS. Born 1896, father George, enlisted June 1917. He was discharged, 28884, from 17th (2nd Res) Bn DLI on 24/3/1916, aged 19. His father was George. He had enlisted at Newcastle in Nov 1915. Had suffered tachycardia and fainting, valvular heart disease, never likely to be an efficient soldier. A machinist from 2 Arthur’s Place, Washington. In 1911 at High Barmston Farm – John Charlton Potts 66 widower, farmer, with 5 children, 4 still alive – George Bolton Potts 26 ship draughtsman, Mary Grace 20 housekeeper, John Stothard P farmer’s son, William Ritson, servant 20, Seringa Dow 16 domestic servant and Harold Urwin 14 milk boy. Places of birth - Jarrow, Barmston 4 and Washington 2.
John Tulip Penman Jr Pattinson Town. M11453 ERA on HMS Wallington. Born 2/12/90 in Gateshead, a fitter and joined in Jan 1915 for 12 years. In 1911 at 22 Telford St Gateshead – Margaret Ann Penman 50 (no husband) married 29 years with 9 children, 8 still alive – John Tulip P 20 apprentice engineer and fitter, Florence 16, Meggie 13, Tom 10 and Margaret Eliz Armstrong 76 widow minlaw. Places of birth - Gateshead 5 and Felling.
Thomas Burns 7 Pattinson Town. 589648 Lab Centre, Northern Command. Started 7th Yorks 11996, to France 13/7/15, discharged 18/2/19. 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Pension ledger born 1881, married, constipation attributable. 7 Pattinson Town. 20% for 8/- + 5/11d for three children until 15/1/24. In 1911 at 8 Pattinson Town – Thomas Burns 31 carbonic acid compressor man at chemical works, married for 7 years and 2 children to Annie Eliz 32 – William Peacock B 4, Thomas 2 and Robinson Peacock fatherinlaw 69 widower. Places of birth - Cox Green, Bell’s Close, Washington 2 and Middleham Yorks.
Joseph William Perkins 13 Pattinson Town. 750533 Driver RFA, or 1576. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 121 Second St, Horden – John Thomas Atkinson 44 rolleyway man, married to Margaret 37 for 12 years with 3 children – Joseph William Perkins 16 son labourer underground, Margaret Esther Atkinson 10 and John Thomas Atkinson 8. Places of birth - Thirsk, Sunderland, Newcastle and Nettlesworth 2.
John Thomas Perkins 13 Pattinson Town. 13940 Cpl 8th Yorks. Silver War Badge enlisted 2/9/14 discharged 13/7/18, aged 30, served overseas. Pension ledger has 13750 or 13950 and his widow Eliza at 44 Pattinson Town dated 25/1/49. Different card has 13950 b 1888, living at 13 Pattinson Town, GSW left knee but no info as to amount or percentage. To France 26/8/15 so 1915 Star. Close number to George and Harry Chilvers and Joseph Humble. In 1911 at 13 Pattinson Town – Margaret Perkins 60 widow (6 children) with Thomas 23 labourer at chemical works and Robert 20 apprentice plumber at chemical works. Places of birth - Stanhope and Newcastle 2.
Robert Turnbull 17 Pattinson Town. No details. May be in 1911 at 22 Oak St – Robert Turnbull 26 shifter, married for 5 years and 3 children, 2 still alive to Eliza Jane 24 – Annie 3 and Robert 2. Places of birth - North Pennham Nd, Silksworth, Ryhope and Washington.(no service info listed on Abs Voter List but on the Medal and Award Rolls page for George Winn there is a Robert Turnbull 41034 9th then 11th Leics Regt, War and Victory medals.) Neighbour? Joined at the same time?
George Winn 19 Pattinson Town. 41037 11th Leics Pioneer Regt. Pension ledger, born 1890, discharged 30/4/19, 19 Pattinson Town, GSW in back. Married. 20% 8/- +2/- wife and then upgraded in April 1922 to 50% so 12/- +3/-. Enlisted 2/6/17. War, Victory and 1915 Star. 9th and then 11th Leics. Silver War Badge discharged 30/4/19. In 1911 at Cleadon Grange –
Mitchell Winn 49 farm labourer, married for 25 years to Mary Jane 51 with 9 children, 8 still alive – James Henry 22 farm labourer, George 20 farm lab, William 19 farm lab, Edwin 17 farm lab, Isabella 16, Annie 14, Ernest 13 and John 11. Places of birth - Horsley Nd, Hebburn, Tanfield 2, Low Fell 4 and Hebburn 2. In 1939 at 19 Pattinson Town with wife Susan and son Ernest, both chemical workes.
Bernard Mullan 22 Pattinson Town. 14622 6th R Inniskilling Fusiliers. Then Labour Corps 487281. To Balkans 27/7/15 and discharged 21/2/19. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. In 1911 at Pattinson Town – Sarah Mooney 68 widow b Shiney Row and Bernard Mullan 34 boarder, glass bottle packing at chemical works b South Shields. 1939 at 22 Pattinson Town, working at chemical works.
Walter Henry Fowler 23 Pattinson Town. 47141 10th W Yorks. Discharged 17/7/19. War and Victory medals. SR – attested 10/12/15, aged 33, ironworker, and posted Dec 1916, address 35 Pattinson Town, married to Annie Jones at HLS in Sept 1905, Elsie and Norman b 1910 and 1914 and Walter Henry in Oct 1917. To France 3/3/17-21/3/18 and Germany as ICRC states captured at Courcelette 25/3/18, verwundet (wounded) his frau in Fatfield. PoW 22/3/18-31/12/18 and home 1/1/19 and then into reserves in July 1919. Certificate from Washington Chemical Company ‘Under Government Control’ saying that he was ‘not liable to be called up for military service on the ground that he is employed on munitions of war and exempt from being recruited.’ Pension ledger, born 1882, address 23 Pattinson Town GSW left buttock, final award 7/10/22. 20% for 8/- + 5/10d for three children and then decreasing to 5-14% for combined 11/6d for 104 weeks from 7/7/22 and a gratuity of £20.
Robert William Todd 31 Pattinson Town 154673 Gunner 13th Siege Brigade RGA. Base details. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Hill Top, Barmston – Richard Todd 72 blacksmith and OAP, married to Eliz Mary 59 for 38 years and 12 children 6 still alive – John George 26 hewer, Robert William 24 labourer at chemical works, Alfred Dowell T 22 striker in iron factory, William Baister boarder 33 iron tube maker. Places of birth - Bishopwearmouth, Monkwearmouth, HLS 3 and Washington.
James William Reay 35 Pattinson Town. 201918 Bugler 28th Scottish Rifles. Army has 241819 but originally 20/174 DLI. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Pattinson Town – William Reay 36 general worker at chemical company, married 14 years to Eliz (Errington) with 6 children – James 12, Ethel 11, Lena 9, Wilfred 5, Alfred 3 and Edward 1m. All born Washington. He married Mary Robson in Dec 1919 and died in 1997.
John Whittle Kellett 10 Albert Place Chief Master Mechanic, electrical fitter, RAF 4254, born 1893, father Cuthbert Miller Kellett at The Willows, JW served from 6/9/14. Embarked for France 15/3/16 and returned to home establishment 6/3/19. In 1911 at 28 Avon St – George Kellett 41 hewer at Glebe Pit, married for 21 years to Sarah Jane 40 with 6 children, 4 still alive, Ethel 20, William 13, John Fenwick K 7 and Gladys May 6m. Places of birth -Hetton Downs, 2 at Lane Ends Hetton, Hetton Downs, S Shields and Washington.
John William Pluse 15 Albert Place. 20864 1/5th KOR Lancaster. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 15 Albert Place – David Pluse 60 blacksmith, married to Sarah 58 for 40 years with 13 children, 10 still alive – David 31 blacksmith, Ralph 22 draughtsman, Euphemia 20 and John William 16 apprentice blacksmith. Places of birth - Sunderland, Hetton le Hole and Washington 4.
Arthur/Alfred Taylor 12 Harold St. 317050 471st (HS) Emp Co. Army has SR for Alfred Taylor, b Newcastle, a clerk, aged 38 when he enlisted at Washington in Dec 1915. His physical development was ‘poor’, he was myopic and light service at home was suggested. He was mobilised in Feb 1917 and discharged in Sept 1918. Next of kin Annie Robson of 37 Glebe Crescent. He was awarded 11/- a week for 31 weeks from 11/9/18 for his poor eyesight. In 1911 at 13 Glebe Crescent – Annie Taylor Head Teacher 39 widow and Arthur 16 pupil teacher, Edward 14 insurance clerk, Annie 11 and Alfred Taylor, brother 32, yeast merchant. Places of birth - Newcastle, Durham City 3 and Newcastle.
Ernest Telford 14 Harold St. 232448 3rd AM RAF. Pension ledger discharged 5/4/19. 14 Harold St single, malaria 30% then 20% then 19% so 12/- then 8/- then 7/6d until 22/1/24. Notations until 1929. Father was Robert, Ernest was born 1894 and enlisted June 1917. Had been MGC 18540, he was 6'2". He served in Malta. So he joined RNAS 29/6/17 and then RAF 1/4/18. In 1911 at 14 Harold St – Robert Telford 44, joiner at iron works married 18 years to Isabella (Brabban) 41 with 1 child – Ernest 17, apprentice joiner at iron works. Places of birth - Brandon, Washington 2.
Thomas Drummond 21 Harold St. 129264 33rd MGC. War and Victory medals. Discharged 16/3/19. In 1911 at Hobson Terrace (no number given) Mary Eliz Drummond 42 widow with Peter 21 house joiner, Eliz 20, Robert 17 landing land, John William 16 landing lad, James 14, Thomas 12 and Margaret 8. Places of birth - Washington all 8.
Matthew Hindmarch 27 Harold St. TR/5/186822 116th Training Res Bn. Can’t find military info under this number or Training. In 1911 at 16 New Rows, New Washington – Matthew Hindmarch hewer, married for 19 years with 2 children to Eliz Jane 46 – Matthew 15 driver, Thomas 11 and Beatrice Appleby adopted daughter 17 bath brick maker. Places of birth - Usworth, Hunwick, Washington 2 and ‘don’t know’.
Hugh McGowan 5 Falshaw St. 28050 L/Cpl 1/5th KOR Lancaster. War and Victory medals. SR- To Reserve 2/3/19. GSW right hand at Gommecourt 21/8/17, to 19 CCS then to 22 General Hospital and then Lord Derby War Hosp in Warrington until 9/11/18. 5% disability for 12 months. Later stated to be GSW 2nd and 3rd finger and right hip and 20% disability. Born Washington 1899, enlisted 3/12/15 and posted for duty Jan 1917, a magnesia process worker. To France 9/6/17. Wounded right thigh in May 1918 and posted to 8th KORL in July. Mother Annie at 5 Falshaw St.
John George Nolan 2 Bighouse. 96164 4th Training Res Bn Gloucester Reg. SR – June 1916 John George Nolan of Big House, nofkin brother Henry, DLI (but discharged from 4th Gloucester), single, miner. Record is very damaged and almost illegible. No medal records. In 1913 at 13 Walker’s Buildings – Henry Nolan 32 hewer, married for 10 years to Mary Anne with 6 children – John 32 brother hewer and Ellen 11, Henry 9, Annie 8, Thomas 5, Evellen (sic) 6m and John George 3. Places of birth - Haswell, Boyne, Haswell and Washington 6.
Harold Urwin 2 Arthurst Place. 231920 1st Pte RNAS. Born 1896, father George, enlisted June 1917. He was discharged, 28884, from 17th (2nd Res) Bn DLI on 24/3/1916, aged 19. His father was George. He had enlisted at Newcastle in Nov 1915. Had suffered tachycardia and fainting, valvular heart disease, never likely to be an efficient soldier. A machinist from 2 Arthur’s Place, Washington. In 1911 at High Barmston Farm – John Charlton Potts 66 widower, farmer, with 5 children, 4 still alive – George Bolton Potts 26 ship draughtsman, Mary Grace 20 housekeeper, John Stothard P farmer’s son, William Ritson, servant 20, Seringa Dow 16 domestic servant and Harold Urwin 14 milk boy. Places of birth - Jarrow, Barmston 4 and Washington 2.
John Tulip Penman Jr Pattinson Town. M11453 ERA on HMS Wallington. Born 2/12/90 in Gateshead, a fitter and joined in Jan 1915 for 12 years. In 1911 at 22 Telford St Gateshead – Margaret Ann Penman 50 (no husband) married 29 years with 9 children, 8 still alive – John Tulip P 20 apprentice engineer and fitter, Florence 16, Meggie 13, Tom 10 and Margaret Eliz Armstrong 76 widow minlaw. Places of birth - Gateshead 5 and Felling.
Thomas Burns 7 Pattinson Town. 589648 Lab Centre, Northern Command. Started 7th Yorks 11996, to France 13/7/15, discharged 18/2/19. 1915 Star and War and Victory medals. Pension ledger born 1881, married, constipation attributable. 7 Pattinson Town. 20% for 8/- + 5/11d for three children until 15/1/24. In 1911 at 8 Pattinson Town – Thomas Burns 31 carbonic acid compressor man at chemical works, married for 7 years and 2 children to Annie Eliz 32 – William Peacock B 4, Thomas 2 and Robinson Peacock fatherinlaw 69 widower. Places of birth - Cox Green, Bell’s Close, Washington 2 and Middleham Yorks.
Joseph William Perkins 13 Pattinson Town. 750533 Driver RFA, or 1576. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 121 Second St, Horden – John Thomas Atkinson 44 rolleyway man, married to Margaret 37 for 12 years with 3 children – Joseph William Perkins 16 son labourer underground, Margaret Esther Atkinson 10 and John Thomas Atkinson 8. Places of birth - Thirsk, Sunderland, Newcastle and Nettlesworth 2.
John Thomas Perkins 13 Pattinson Town. 13940 Cpl 8th Yorks. Silver War Badge enlisted 2/9/14 discharged 13/7/18, aged 30, served overseas. Pension ledger has 13750 or 13950 and his widow Eliza at 44 Pattinson Town dated 25/1/49. Different card has 13950 b 1888, living at 13 Pattinson Town, GSW left knee but no info as to amount or percentage. To France 26/8/15 so 1915 Star. Close number to George and Harry Chilvers and Joseph Humble. In 1911 at 13 Pattinson Town – Margaret Perkins 60 widow (6 children) with Thomas 23 labourer at chemical works and Robert 20 apprentice plumber at chemical works. Places of birth - Stanhope and Newcastle 2.
Robert Turnbull 17 Pattinson Town. No details. May be in 1911 at 22 Oak St – Robert Turnbull 26 shifter, married for 5 years and 3 children, 2 still alive to Eliza Jane 24 – Annie 3 and Robert 2. Places of birth - North Pennham Nd, Silksworth, Ryhope and Washington.(no service info listed on Abs Voter List but on the Medal and Award Rolls page for George Winn there is a Robert Turnbull 41034 9th then 11th Leics Regt, War and Victory medals.) Neighbour? Joined at the same time?
George Winn 19 Pattinson Town. 41037 11th Leics Pioneer Regt. Pension ledger, born 1890, discharged 30/4/19, 19 Pattinson Town, GSW in back. Married. 20% 8/- +2/- wife and then upgraded in April 1922 to 50% so 12/- +3/-. Enlisted 2/6/17. War, Victory and 1915 Star. 9th and then 11th Leics. Silver War Badge discharged 30/4/19. In 1911 at Cleadon Grange –
Mitchell Winn 49 farm labourer, married for 25 years to Mary Jane 51 with 9 children, 8 still alive – James Henry 22 farm labourer, George 20 farm lab, William 19 farm lab, Edwin 17 farm lab, Isabella 16, Annie 14, Ernest 13 and John 11. Places of birth - Horsley Nd, Hebburn, Tanfield 2, Low Fell 4 and Hebburn 2. In 1939 at 19 Pattinson Town with wife Susan and son Ernest, both chemical workes.
Bernard Mullan 22 Pattinson Town. 14622 6th R Inniskilling Fusiliers. Then Labour Corps 487281. To Balkans 27/7/15 and discharged 21/2/19. War and Victory medals and 1915 Star. In 1911 at Pattinson Town – Sarah Mooney 68 widow b Shiney Row and Bernard Mullan 34 boarder, glass bottle packing at chemical works b South Shields. 1939 at 22 Pattinson Town, working at chemical works.
Walter Henry Fowler 23 Pattinson Town. 47141 10th W Yorks. Discharged 17/7/19. War and Victory medals. SR – attested 10/12/15, aged 33, ironworker, and posted Dec 1916, address 35 Pattinson Town, married to Annie Jones at HLS in Sept 1905, Elsie and Norman b 1910 and 1914 and Walter Henry in Oct 1917. To France 3/3/17-21/3/18 and Germany as ICRC states captured at Courcelette 25/3/18, verwundet (wounded) his frau in Fatfield. PoW 22/3/18-31/12/18 and home 1/1/19 and then into reserves in July 1919. Certificate from Washington Chemical Company ‘Under Government Control’ saying that he was ‘not liable to be called up for military service on the ground that he is employed on munitions of war and exempt from being recruited.’ Pension ledger, born 1882, address 23 Pattinson Town GSW left buttock, final award 7/10/22. 20% for 8/- + 5/10d for three children and then decreasing to 5-14% for combined 11/6d for 104 weeks from 7/7/22 and a gratuity of £20.
Robert William Todd 31 Pattinson Town 154673 Gunner 13th Siege Brigade RGA. Base details. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Hill Top, Barmston – Richard Todd 72 blacksmith and OAP, married to Eliz Mary 59 for 38 years and 12 children 6 still alive – John George 26 hewer, Robert William 24 labourer at chemical works, Alfred Dowell T 22 striker in iron factory, William Baister boarder 33 iron tube maker. Places of birth - Bishopwearmouth, Monkwearmouth, HLS 3 and Washington.
James William Reay 35 Pattinson Town. 201918 Bugler 28th Scottish Rifles. Army has 241819 but originally 20/174 DLI. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Pattinson Town – William Reay 36 general worker at chemical company, married 14 years to Eliz (Errington) with 6 children – James 12, Ethel 11, Lena 9, Wilfred 5, Alfred 3 and Edward 1m. All born Washington. He married Mary Robson in Dec 1919 and died in 1997.
William Carr 43 Pattinson Town. 96993 Sapper 177th RE. Pension ledger b 1890, discharged 16/6/19. 45 Portland St, Hull, 90% for 36/- and then in June 1921 to 100% and 40/- and then from July 1921 40/- + 17/6d for wife and child. A different card gives address of 20 Wilden Tce, GSW head, born 1889 and married and then card transferred to Yorkshire Region. To France 3/6/15 – 1915 Star, War and Victory medals. Enlisted as 13398 in Yorks Regt. In 1911 at 7 Firebrick Cottages – James Carr 69 wasteman, married to Mary Ann 63 for 27 years and 3 children, 2 still alive – Alice 23, William 21 hewer. Places of birth - Fatfield, Penshaw, Washington 2.
William John McGuinness 47 Pattinson Town 11011 Sgt DCI Depot. PR. Born Armagh, aged 48, timekeeper, married 4th DLI in 1906 (from 1884) and then attested 23/9/14. Demobilised 31/3/20. Married Hannah (Dixon) in 1896 – Eliz Ellen 1900 Newcastle, Desmond Edward 1902, Catherine Ann Norah 1909 and Veronica 1913. In 1911 at 16 Elsdon St Felling – William John McGuinness b Armagh 45 repairer in coal mine, married to Hannah 40 for 14 years with 7 children, 6 still alive – Charteris 14 stone picking, Winifred 12, Ellen 10, Desmond 7, Catherine 4 and Norah 1. Places of birth - Shotley Bridge, St Andrew’s 4, Heworth 2. William died in 1928
Charteris John McGuinness 47 Pattinson Town. 19538 1st Gordon Highlanders. Army has Charles 4th GH, War and Victory medals. Pension ledger b 1896, discharged 1/8/19. Pension has Charteries John b 1896, single, 17 Pattison Town , GSW spine, 20% for 8/- up to July 1923. (See above for family info.)
James Sproul 49 Pattinson Town 11095 A/Cpl 2nd Yorks. PR – shell shock, ‘states blown up by shell, at present no sign of shell shock’. Born Hebburn, examined at HLS Aug 1914, aged 22, miner. War, Victory and 1915 Star – to Balkans 14/7/15. Silver War Badge, enlisted 25/8/14, discharged 27/1/19 aged 26. Next to Robert Bateman. SR – appointed L/Cpl 16/4/17 but reverted to Private the same month after misconduct. Rose to Cpl. Transfer to 52nd Training Bn DLI. In 1920 his address was 19 Derwent Tce. To Balkans 2/7/15. Parents Samuel and Ellen at 49 Pattinson Town. Letter from him to army that he was entitled to SWB and hadn’t received it. Address 13 Eden Tce when discharged. Married Eliza Chivers 14/9/18 at Holy Trinity. Pension ledger, b 1892, Married, 19 Derwent Tce, debility, 20% for 8/- then 14% for 7/6d for 70weeks from April 1922. GSW left thigh, 61 Pattison Town. 20% for 8/- until September 1922. In 1911 at Pattinson Town Samuel Sproul 47 engineer at chemical works, married to Ellen (first wife Jane Arcus died 1897) 30 for 13 years with 7 children – Joseph 20 trammer (killed 18/2/17), James 18 trammer, Jane 17 (packer at magnesia works), Ellen 12, Agnes 10, Samuel 8, Edward 6, Eliz 5, John 3 and Annie 1. Places of birth - Greenock, Washington, Hebburn 2, Barmston 2, Washington 3 and Barmston 3.
Harry Harris 50 Pattinson Town. 11601 Lab Corps. Previously 35386 Leics. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Pattinson Town – John Richard Harris 52 town postman, married for 30 years to Jenny 53 with 6 children, 5 still alive – Harry 30 labourer at brickworks, Phillis 25 servant, George 24 labourer at chemical works, Mary Annie 22, John James dead, Jenny 14 and Harry grandson 7. Places of birth - Washington, Bedlington, Washington 2, Fatfield 3 and Washington 2.
John William Noble 54 Pattinson Town. 4016 Cpl 36th Bde RFA. War, Victory 1914 Star, Acting Sgt. 1914 clasp. Enlisted 16/8/14. In 1911 at Pattinson Town – John William Noble – 31 timekeeper for Washington Chemicals, married to Ethel 30 for 9 years with 5 children – Alfred James 9, Henry Roland Herbert 4, Alexandra August Amelia 6, William Eric Edward 2 and Nellie 3m. Places of birth - Spalding, Newcastle 2, Exeter 2, Newcastle and Washington.
Harold Bell 56 Pattinson Town Ordinary Seaman RN. In 1911 at 2 Hugh St – John Bell 50. Colliery fireman, married to Margaret A 38 for 15 years and 9 children, 7 still alive – Mary
Ellen 16 chemical works, Norah 12, Ann R 9, Harold 14 driver, John W 7, Ernest 5 and Isaac 3. Places of birth - Ireland County Down, Wheatley Hill, Sunderland, Washington 6.
Joseph William Palmer 61 Pattinson Town. 40046 Cpl 2nd DLI. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger b 1899, discharged 22/2/19, single, GSW left thigh, 61 Pattison Town. 20% for 8/- until September 1922. In 1911 at Pattinson Town – George Palmer 50, army pensioner and weighman, married to Eleanor 42 for 17 years with 5 children – Harold 15 apprentice machinist (killed 7/10/16), Joseph 13, Mary S 11, Edith B 7, George H 5 and Ernest C Davis 17 nephew apprentice machinist. Places of birth - Middlesbrough, Leytonstone Essex, CLS 5 and Dingwall Rossshire. He married Alice Ashurst and died in 1961.
Harry Cyril Marsden 62 Pattinson Town. 487 19th NF. War and Victory medals 19th, 14th, 19th. In 1911 at 6 Wear Tce – Mary Ann Stafford 37 widow with Hannah 16, James Mackenzie S 9, Thomas Lightley S 5, Alfred 1 and Harry Cyril Marsden boarder 23 assistant steward at club. Places of birth - Dinnington Nd, Penshaw, Sherburn Hill, Castletown, Washington and Thornberry Yks. He married Gertrude Slowther in 1918 (she died in 1920) and then Mary Sophia Palmer in 1924. He died in 1973.
Cuthbert Hall 64 Pattinson Town. 40045 4th DLI. Then 399973 Lab Corps, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Pattinson Town – William Hall 45 blacksmith at chemical works, married to Jane 43 for 20 years and 5 children, 3 still alive – George W 16 blacksmith’s striker at iron works, Cuthbert 13 and James 11. Places of birth - Hartlepool, Penshaw and Barmston 3. He married Mary Proudfoot and died in 1961. (A relative informs me that Cuthbert went on to be Chair of Washington UDC and opened the foot bridge at Cox Green.)
George William Hall 64 Pattinson Town. 13286 10th Yorks. To France 9/9/15 so 1915 Star and then Royal Fusiliers 100028 and War and Victory medals. (See above for family info.)
Frank Cant 33 Railway Cottages. 41017 7th E Yorks. Pension ledger discharged 20/9/18. Silver War Badge enlisted 26/`10/16 discharged at 19. In 1911 at 33 Railway Cottages – James Albert Cant 42 platelayer, married to Catherine 37 for 17 years, 6 children, 5 still alive – Gertrude Ada 17, Frank 12, Fred 12, Mabel 6 and Albert 2. Places of birth - Hilton, Tow Law and Barmston 5.
Fred Cant 33 Railway Cottages. J86271 Ordinary Seaman, RN. Born 24/11/98 at Washington, blacksmith’s striker, enlisted 21/3/18. On Victory until Nov 1918. War and Victory medals. (See above for family info.) He married Sarah Jane Watson and died in 1974.
George Daglish High Barmston Farm. 223498 Cpl 231st Emp Coy attached to MMP. Prev 1576 NF – War and Victory medals. Possible in 1911 – at 1 Shipwright’s Terrace, North Hylton – George Daglish 35 labourer at brickworks, married for 11 years to Jane 34 with 3 children, 1 still alive, Thomas 7. Places of birth - Washington, Usworth and Washington.
James Henry Winn Low Barmston Farm. 44496 1st Yorks. War and Victory still serving (India medal 1919). SR attested 11/12/15 from Low Barmston Farm, agricultural labourer, married Eliz Curry in Whitley Bay Nov 1912 - Eric b July 1913 at W Bay, Edna in Feb 15 at Barmston and Annie Ermyntrude in April 1917. Posted 24/1/16, To France 15/3/17 ‘hard working and reliable’. Arrived Bombay 25/7/18, in Peshawar in June 1919. Demobilised Jan 1920 to Mount Farm, Eighton Banks.
George Hall Boathouses High Barmston. 223 CSM attached 21 Londons. Not under this number. 26/323 NF enlisted 15/12/14 discharged 31/3/19. Silver War Badge. WO class II. In 1911 at Barmston Ferry – George Hall 24 hewer, married to Rachel 23 for 4 years and 2 children – Annie 3 and William Henry 1. Places of birth - Durham 4. Still at 1 Barmston Ferry in 1939.
John Joseph Frost Boathouses. 23732 Duke of Wellington Regt West Riding. Sgt 9th Bn, (next to George Forster killed 16/8/17). War and Victory discharged 26/8/19, aged 24. Enlisted 10/12/15, aged 20, ferryman, father Cornelius. To France 27/8/16 Pension ledger. Barmston Ferry, GSW left knee, single, 60% for 28/- and then 50% at 23/4d until Sept 1923. SR. Sgt, Sunderland War Hospital in Aug 1919. He was erroneously reported kina 16/8/17. GSW knee leaving 80% disablement, 26/- from 27/8/19 and then 37/4d from 3//9/19 for 51 weeks. Silver War Badge. In 1911 at Barmston Ferry – Cornelius Frost 55 ferryboat man, married to Phoebe Esther Woodcock 51 for 31 years 9 children, 6 still alive – Hannah 17, John Joseph 15 driver and Cornelius 10. All born Durham. JJ married Lilian Eliz Arthur and died in 1960. He left his son, John Walton Frost £100.
Hector McDonald Johnston Boathouses. 24809 3rd A&S Highlanders. 1/5th War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 Albert Place – Percy Johnston 61 school caretaker and police pensioner, married for 30 years to Susannah 51 with 9 children, 8 still alive – Hannah 25, Rose Ann 21, Percy 18 butcher, Albert 16 colliery tub maker, Parker colliery tub maker 14, Hector 11 and Roseanna Baker Minlaw widow 71. Places of birth – Dumfries, Winlaton, Fatfield, Washington 5 and Winlaton. Percy and Parker were also on the Absent Voters List. Hector married Margaret Mayer.
Andrew Beveridge Holden 2 South End Cottages. 5119 5th Royal Irish Reg. 8th Yorks 13984 then 5th Irish, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 11 Primrose St, S Hylton – William Henry Holden 50 carbonic acid valve fitter, married to Mary 44 for 27 years with 7 children – Charles William 26 paper maker, Janet 24, Andrew Beveridge H 19 paper maker, Margaret McDonald H 13, George McDonald H 10, Elizabeth 8 and Edith 4. Places of birth -Birmingham, Glasgow, Sunderland, Dunfermline 2, Glasgow, Forest Hall, Hylton and Sunderland.
Thomas Posgate 4 South End Cottages. 550467 Cpl 412th Agric Coy Lab Corps. SR - born Netherton, Bedlington, 34, platelayer, attested for NER Bn NF 24/9/14, married. Corporal 25/12/15. Discharged 21/3/19. 29/12/17 attached to 412 Agric Coy. To France 20/11/15 to 13/8/17. Wife Eliz Ann Pennock of Harton married 1905. Children Vera 1906 at S Shields, John Wm 1908 at S Shields, Laura 1910 at S Shields and Eliz 1915 at Hebburn. Started in 17/940 NF, to France 20/11/15 so 1915 Star, discharged 25/3/18. War and Victory medals.
David Gregg Barmston Cottage. 216766 Driver RGA. Transports. Not under this number. In 1911 at 4 Willow St – John Johnston 61 married for 36 years, no children to Annie 57 and David Gregg, nephew 16, screener. Places of birth - County Down, Durham and left blank. David married Grace and died in 1957. In 1939 he was at Roland St, Washington.
Alfred Dent (Dowell?) Todd High Barmston 21042 Bedfordshire Regt. Not under this number or Bedfordshire. In 1911 at Hill Top, Barmston – Richard Todd 72 blacksmith and OAP, married to Eliz Mary 59 for 38 years and 12 children 6 still alive – John George 26 hewer, Robert William 24 labourer at chemical works, Alfred Dowell T 22 striker in iron factory, William Baister boarder 33 iron tube maker. Places of birth - Bishopwearmouth, Monkwearmouth, HLS 3 and Washington.
William Lambert Hedley 24 Railway Cottages WR 314160 Sapper IW and DRE. (Not under this number or engineer or sapper.) he was born in Newcastle in 1897 to William Lambert Hedley and Lily Smurthwaite and married Frances Harridance in 1921. In 1911 at 35 Oakland Rd Newcastle – Mary Smurthwaite 64 widow with son Christian Blackburn 28 signalman, Lily Blackburn 35, William Lamber Hedley grandson 14, Lilian Hedley gradau 9, Christiana Blackburn 7m grdau and William Bell boarder 20 railway porter. Places of birth -Durham, Byker, Newcastle 4 and S Shields 1.
Joseph Whyatt 34 Railway Cottages 11523 Cpl 2nd DLI. War and Victory medals. Enlisted 8/9/14. 1914 Star. Pension ledger 34 Railway Cottages, discharged 3/3/19, single, gastric catarrh – under 20% for 5/6d until Nov 1921. (See below for family info.)
William Whyatt 34 Railway Cottages 41675 Gunner RGA. Pension ledger – three cards – one gives address as Hospital of St John of God but no other info. Another card dated 1927 has Mary Eliz Whyatt as a widow but no address. Another card has him at Gilesgate Durham with 100% disability for 40/- for himself, then 40/- +17/6d for wife and child from May 1920 to June 1923. War and Victory medals. Base Details. PR. Born Pelton, aged 30, railway labourer, single when he joined 113th Heavy Battery in 1919. Discharged 6/5/20 as no longer fit. Another form has him at age 25, joining RGA in Aug 1914. He had previously been in 2nd DLI and discharged for defective teeth. In Nov 1915 he was tried by CM and sentenced to 84 days detention (no details of his ‘crime’). In France from 5/6/16 to 9/1/19. Injury to spine and paralysis. On duty and to blame. Father William at 8 William St Gilesgate, mother Mary. In 1911 at Oswald Place, Church St, Durham – William Whyatt 45 hewer, married to Mary 47 for 25 years and 11 children, 5 still alive – William 22 hewer, Catherine 19 Joseph 16 miner, Martha 12 and James Thornston 14 driver. Places of birth - N Staffs, Newsham Nd, Old Pelton, CLS, Hedley Green Durham, CLS and Darlington.
William John McGuinness 47 Pattinson Town 11011 Sgt DCI Depot. PR. Born Armagh, aged 48, timekeeper, married 4th DLI in 1906 (from 1884) and then attested 23/9/14. Demobilised 31/3/20. Married Hannah (Dixon) in 1896 – Eliz Ellen 1900 Newcastle, Desmond Edward 1902, Catherine Ann Norah 1909 and Veronica 1913. In 1911 at 16 Elsdon St Felling – William John McGuinness b Armagh 45 repairer in coal mine, married to Hannah 40 for 14 years with 7 children, 6 still alive – Charteris 14 stone picking, Winifred 12, Ellen 10, Desmond 7, Catherine 4 and Norah 1. Places of birth - Shotley Bridge, St Andrew’s 4, Heworth 2. William died in 1928
Charteris John McGuinness 47 Pattinson Town. 19538 1st Gordon Highlanders. Army has Charles 4th GH, War and Victory medals. Pension ledger b 1896, discharged 1/8/19. Pension has Charteries John b 1896, single, 17 Pattison Town , GSW spine, 20% for 8/- up to July 1923. (See above for family info.)
James Sproul 49 Pattinson Town 11095 A/Cpl 2nd Yorks. PR – shell shock, ‘states blown up by shell, at present no sign of shell shock’. Born Hebburn, examined at HLS Aug 1914, aged 22, miner. War, Victory and 1915 Star – to Balkans 14/7/15. Silver War Badge, enlisted 25/8/14, discharged 27/1/19 aged 26. Next to Robert Bateman. SR – appointed L/Cpl 16/4/17 but reverted to Private the same month after misconduct. Rose to Cpl. Transfer to 52nd Training Bn DLI. In 1920 his address was 19 Derwent Tce. To Balkans 2/7/15. Parents Samuel and Ellen at 49 Pattinson Town. Letter from him to army that he was entitled to SWB and hadn’t received it. Address 13 Eden Tce when discharged. Married Eliza Chivers 14/9/18 at Holy Trinity. Pension ledger, b 1892, Married, 19 Derwent Tce, debility, 20% for 8/- then 14% for 7/6d for 70weeks from April 1922. GSW left thigh, 61 Pattison Town. 20% for 8/- until September 1922. In 1911 at Pattinson Town Samuel Sproul 47 engineer at chemical works, married to Ellen (first wife Jane Arcus died 1897) 30 for 13 years with 7 children – Joseph 20 trammer (killed 18/2/17), James 18 trammer, Jane 17 (packer at magnesia works), Ellen 12, Agnes 10, Samuel 8, Edward 6, Eliz 5, John 3 and Annie 1. Places of birth - Greenock, Washington, Hebburn 2, Barmston 2, Washington 3 and Barmston 3.
Harry Harris 50 Pattinson Town. 11601 Lab Corps. Previously 35386 Leics. War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Pattinson Town – John Richard Harris 52 town postman, married for 30 years to Jenny 53 with 6 children, 5 still alive – Harry 30 labourer at brickworks, Phillis 25 servant, George 24 labourer at chemical works, Mary Annie 22, John James dead, Jenny 14 and Harry grandson 7. Places of birth - Washington, Bedlington, Washington 2, Fatfield 3 and Washington 2.
John William Noble 54 Pattinson Town. 4016 Cpl 36th Bde RFA. War, Victory 1914 Star, Acting Sgt. 1914 clasp. Enlisted 16/8/14. In 1911 at Pattinson Town – John William Noble – 31 timekeeper for Washington Chemicals, married to Ethel 30 for 9 years with 5 children – Alfred James 9, Henry Roland Herbert 4, Alexandra August Amelia 6, William Eric Edward 2 and Nellie 3m. Places of birth - Spalding, Newcastle 2, Exeter 2, Newcastle and Washington.
Harold Bell 56 Pattinson Town Ordinary Seaman RN. In 1911 at 2 Hugh St – John Bell 50. Colliery fireman, married to Margaret A 38 for 15 years and 9 children, 7 still alive – Mary
Ellen 16 chemical works, Norah 12, Ann R 9, Harold 14 driver, John W 7, Ernest 5 and Isaac 3. Places of birth - Ireland County Down, Wheatley Hill, Sunderland, Washington 6.
Joseph William Palmer 61 Pattinson Town. 40046 Cpl 2nd DLI. War and Victory medals. Pension ledger b 1899, discharged 22/2/19, single, GSW left thigh, 61 Pattison Town. 20% for 8/- until September 1922. In 1911 at Pattinson Town – George Palmer 50, army pensioner and weighman, married to Eleanor 42 for 17 years with 5 children – Harold 15 apprentice machinist (killed 7/10/16), Joseph 13, Mary S 11, Edith B 7, George H 5 and Ernest C Davis 17 nephew apprentice machinist. Places of birth - Middlesbrough, Leytonstone Essex, CLS 5 and Dingwall Rossshire. He married Alice Ashurst and died in 1961.
Harry Cyril Marsden 62 Pattinson Town. 487 19th NF. War and Victory medals 19th, 14th, 19th. In 1911 at 6 Wear Tce – Mary Ann Stafford 37 widow with Hannah 16, James Mackenzie S 9, Thomas Lightley S 5, Alfred 1 and Harry Cyril Marsden boarder 23 assistant steward at club. Places of birth - Dinnington Nd, Penshaw, Sherburn Hill, Castletown, Washington and Thornberry Yks. He married Gertrude Slowther in 1918 (she died in 1920) and then Mary Sophia Palmer in 1924. He died in 1973.
Cuthbert Hall 64 Pattinson Town. 40045 4th DLI. Then 399973 Lab Corps, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at Pattinson Town – William Hall 45 blacksmith at chemical works, married to Jane 43 for 20 years and 5 children, 3 still alive – George W 16 blacksmith’s striker at iron works, Cuthbert 13 and James 11. Places of birth - Hartlepool, Penshaw and Barmston 3. He married Mary Proudfoot and died in 1961. (A relative informs me that Cuthbert went on to be Chair of Washington UDC and opened the foot bridge at Cox Green.)
George William Hall 64 Pattinson Town. 13286 10th Yorks. To France 9/9/15 so 1915 Star and then Royal Fusiliers 100028 and War and Victory medals. (See above for family info.)
Frank Cant 33 Railway Cottages. 41017 7th E Yorks. Pension ledger discharged 20/9/18. Silver War Badge enlisted 26/`10/16 discharged at 19. In 1911 at 33 Railway Cottages – James Albert Cant 42 platelayer, married to Catherine 37 for 17 years, 6 children, 5 still alive – Gertrude Ada 17, Frank 12, Fred 12, Mabel 6 and Albert 2. Places of birth - Hilton, Tow Law and Barmston 5.
Fred Cant 33 Railway Cottages. J86271 Ordinary Seaman, RN. Born 24/11/98 at Washington, blacksmith’s striker, enlisted 21/3/18. On Victory until Nov 1918. War and Victory medals. (See above for family info.) He married Sarah Jane Watson and died in 1974.
George Daglish High Barmston Farm. 223498 Cpl 231st Emp Coy attached to MMP. Prev 1576 NF – War and Victory medals. Possible in 1911 – at 1 Shipwright’s Terrace, North Hylton – George Daglish 35 labourer at brickworks, married for 11 years to Jane 34 with 3 children, 1 still alive, Thomas 7. Places of birth - Washington, Usworth and Washington.
James Henry Winn Low Barmston Farm. 44496 1st Yorks. War and Victory still serving (India medal 1919). SR attested 11/12/15 from Low Barmston Farm, agricultural labourer, married Eliz Curry in Whitley Bay Nov 1912 - Eric b July 1913 at W Bay, Edna in Feb 15 at Barmston and Annie Ermyntrude in April 1917. Posted 24/1/16, To France 15/3/17 ‘hard working and reliable’. Arrived Bombay 25/7/18, in Peshawar in June 1919. Demobilised Jan 1920 to Mount Farm, Eighton Banks.
George Hall Boathouses High Barmston. 223 CSM attached 21 Londons. Not under this number. 26/323 NF enlisted 15/12/14 discharged 31/3/19. Silver War Badge. WO class II. In 1911 at Barmston Ferry – George Hall 24 hewer, married to Rachel 23 for 4 years and 2 children – Annie 3 and William Henry 1. Places of birth - Durham 4. Still at 1 Barmston Ferry in 1939.
John Joseph Frost Boathouses. 23732 Duke of Wellington Regt West Riding. Sgt 9th Bn, (next to George Forster killed 16/8/17). War and Victory discharged 26/8/19, aged 24. Enlisted 10/12/15, aged 20, ferryman, father Cornelius. To France 27/8/16 Pension ledger. Barmston Ferry, GSW left knee, single, 60% for 28/- and then 50% at 23/4d until Sept 1923. SR. Sgt, Sunderland War Hospital in Aug 1919. He was erroneously reported kina 16/8/17. GSW knee leaving 80% disablement, 26/- from 27/8/19 and then 37/4d from 3//9/19 for 51 weeks. Silver War Badge. In 1911 at Barmston Ferry – Cornelius Frost 55 ferryboat man, married to Phoebe Esther Woodcock 51 for 31 years 9 children, 6 still alive – Hannah 17, John Joseph 15 driver and Cornelius 10. All born Durham. JJ married Lilian Eliz Arthur and died in 1960. He left his son, John Walton Frost £100.
Hector McDonald Johnston Boathouses. 24809 3rd A&S Highlanders. 1/5th War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 5 Albert Place – Percy Johnston 61 school caretaker and police pensioner, married for 30 years to Susannah 51 with 9 children, 8 still alive – Hannah 25, Rose Ann 21, Percy 18 butcher, Albert 16 colliery tub maker, Parker colliery tub maker 14, Hector 11 and Roseanna Baker Minlaw widow 71. Places of birth – Dumfries, Winlaton, Fatfield, Washington 5 and Winlaton. Percy and Parker were also on the Absent Voters List. Hector married Margaret Mayer.
Andrew Beveridge Holden 2 South End Cottages. 5119 5th Royal Irish Reg. 8th Yorks 13984 then 5th Irish, War and Victory medals. In 1911 at 11 Primrose St, S Hylton – William Henry Holden 50 carbonic acid valve fitter, married to Mary 44 for 27 years with 7 children – Charles William 26 paper maker, Janet 24, Andrew Beveridge H 19 paper maker, Margaret McDonald H 13, George McDonald H 10, Elizabeth 8 and Edith 4. Places of birth -Birmingham, Glasgow, Sunderland, Dunfermline 2, Glasgow, Forest Hall, Hylton and Sunderland.
Thomas Posgate 4 South End Cottages. 550467 Cpl 412th Agric Coy Lab Corps. SR - born Netherton, Bedlington, 34, platelayer, attested for NER Bn NF 24/9/14, married. Corporal 25/12/15. Discharged 21/3/19. 29/12/17 attached to 412 Agric Coy. To France 20/11/15 to 13/8/17. Wife Eliz Ann Pennock of Harton married 1905. Children Vera 1906 at S Shields, John Wm 1908 at S Shields, Laura 1910 at S Shields and Eliz 1915 at Hebburn. Started in 17/940 NF, to France 20/11/15 so 1915 Star, discharged 25/3/18. War and Victory medals.
David Gregg Barmston Cottage. 216766 Driver RGA. Transports. Not under this number. In 1911 at 4 Willow St – John Johnston 61 married for 36 years, no children to Annie 57 and David Gregg, nephew 16, screener. Places of birth - County Down, Durham and left blank. David married Grace and died in 1957. In 1939 he was at Roland St, Washington.
Alfred Dent (Dowell?) Todd High Barmston 21042 Bedfordshire Regt. Not under this number or Bedfordshire. In 1911 at Hill Top, Barmston – Richard Todd 72 blacksmith and OAP, married to Eliz Mary 59 for 38 years and 12 children 6 still alive – John George 26 hewer, Robert William 24 labourer at chemical works, Alfred Dowell T 22 striker in iron factory, William Baister boarder 33 iron tube maker. Places of birth - Bishopwearmouth, Monkwearmouth, HLS 3 and Washington.
William Lambert Hedley 24 Railway Cottages WR 314160 Sapper IW and DRE. (Not under this number or engineer or sapper.) he was born in Newcastle in 1897 to William Lambert Hedley and Lily Smurthwaite and married Frances Harridance in 1921. In 1911 at 35 Oakland Rd Newcastle – Mary Smurthwaite 64 widow with son Christian Blackburn 28 signalman, Lily Blackburn 35, William Lamber Hedley grandson 14, Lilian Hedley gradau 9, Christiana Blackburn 7m grdau and William Bell boarder 20 railway porter. Places of birth -Durham, Byker, Newcastle 4 and S Shields 1.
Joseph Whyatt 34 Railway Cottages 11523 Cpl 2nd DLI. War and Victory medals. Enlisted 8/9/14. 1914 Star. Pension ledger 34 Railway Cottages, discharged 3/3/19, single, gastric catarrh – under 20% for 5/6d until Nov 1921. (See below for family info.)
William Whyatt 34 Railway Cottages 41675 Gunner RGA. Pension ledger – three cards – one gives address as Hospital of St John of God but no other info. Another card dated 1927 has Mary Eliz Whyatt as a widow but no address. Another card has him at Gilesgate Durham with 100% disability for 40/- for himself, then 40/- +17/6d for wife and child from May 1920 to June 1923. War and Victory medals. Base Details. PR. Born Pelton, aged 30, railway labourer, single when he joined 113th Heavy Battery in 1919. Discharged 6/5/20 as no longer fit. Another form has him at age 25, joining RGA in Aug 1914. He had previously been in 2nd DLI and discharged for defective teeth. In Nov 1915 he was tried by CM and sentenced to 84 days detention (no details of his ‘crime’). In France from 5/6/16 to 9/1/19. Injury to spine and paralysis. On duty and to blame. Father William at 8 William St Gilesgate, mother Mary. In 1911 at Oswald Place, Church St, Durham – William Whyatt 45 hewer, married to Mary 47 for 25 years and 11 children, 5 still alive – William 22 hewer, Catherine 19 Joseph 16 miner, Martha 12 and James Thornston 14 driver. Places of birth - N Staffs, Newsham Nd, Old Pelton, CLS, Hedley Green Durham, CLS and Darlington.