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Elizabeth Reed1

#476
Last Edited=31 Oct 2004
     Elizabeth Reed was the daughter of Robert Reed. She married Robert Warner, son of John Warner, on 3 December 1853 in All Saints, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.1

Child of Elizabeth Reed and Robert Warner

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.

George Usher1

#477, b. 11 October 1800
Last Edited=14 Oct 2004
     George Usher was born on 11 October 1800 in Loftus, Yorkshire, England.1 He was the son of William Usher and Elizabeth Scott. He married Elizabeth Ross on 13 February 1826 in Loftus, Yorkshire, England.2 George was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Whitby, Yorkshire, England.1

Children of George Usher and Elizabeth Ross

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.
  2. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999 In St Mary's register he is described as "of Haggersgate" in 1836 and "of Staithside" from 1838 onwards.

Elizabeth Ross1

#478, b. 1802
Last Edited=14 Oct 2004
     Elizabeth Ross was born in 1802 in Danby, Northumberland, England.1 She married George Usher, son of William Usher and Elizabeth Scott, on 13 February 1826 in Loftus, Yorkshire, England.2 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Whitby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of George Usher.1

Children of Elizabeth Ross and George Usher

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.
  2. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999 In St Mary's register he is described as "of Haggersgate" in 1836 and "of Staithside" from 1838 onwards.

Hannah Usher1

#479, b. 27 October 1876, d. 1919
Last Edited=13 Aug 2012
     Hannah Usher was born on 27 October 1876 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.1,2,3 She was the daughter of George Usher and Hannah Warner. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 29 Albion Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Usher.1,4 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 17 Anthony Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Usher she was a scholar.5 She married Frederick C Harrison on 29 May 1899 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.3 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 21 Russell Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Frederick C Harrison.6 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 95 Northumberland Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Frederick C Harrison.7 Hannah died in 1919 in Yorkshire, England.1,3

Children of Hannah Usher and Frederick C Harrison

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.
  2. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
  3. [S54] Letters between Ken Usher and Jan Cooper from 6 April 2004.
  4. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 Piece 4908 Folio 19.67.
  5. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4062 Folio 94 Page 24.
  6. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4642 Folio 208 Page 47.
  7. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 29626 RG78 Piece 1718A Registration District 545 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 26 Schedule Number 65.

Frederick C Harrison1

#480, b. 1880
Last Edited=13 Aug 2012
     Frederick C Harrison was born in 1880 in Monkwearmouth, Durham, England.2 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 113 Church St, Monkwearmouth, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of the family.2 He married Hannah Usher, daughter of George Usher and Hannah Warner, on 29 May 1899 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.2 Frederick was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 21 Russell Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Frederick was a butcher living with his wife and daughter.3 Frederick was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 95 Northumberland Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Frederick was a butcher living with his wife and three children all at school in their six roomed home.4

Children of Frederick C Harrison and Hannah Usher

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.
  2. [S54] Letters between Ken Usher and Jan Cooper from 6 April 2004.
  3. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4642 Folio 208 Page 47.
  4. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 29626 RG78 Piece 1718A Registration District 545 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 26 Schedule Number 65.

Edith Usher1

#481, b. 1 September 1879, d. 21 June 1966
Last Edited=8 Jan 2011
     Edith Usher was born on 1 September 1879 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.1,2 She was the daughter of George Usher and Hannah Warner. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 29 Albion Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Usher.1,3 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 17 Anthony Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Usher she was a scholar.4 She married William Pickering, son of Edwin Pickering and Jane ..., on 22 March 1901.1 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 8 Boyd Street, Hesleden, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Pickering.5 Edith died on 21 June 1966 in Thornley, Easington, Durham, England, aged 86.1

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.
  2. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
  3. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 Piece 4908 Folio 19.67.
  4. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4062 Folio 94 Page 24.
  5. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 26735 RG78 Piece 1540 Registration District 498 Sub District 2 Enumeration District 16 Schedule Number 118.

William Pickering1

#482, b. 1877
Last Edited=8 Jan 2011
     William Pickering was born in 1877 in Bishop Middleham, Sedgefield, Durham, England.1 He was the son of Edwin Pickering and Jane ... He married Edith Usher, daughter of George Usher and Hannah Warner, on 22 March 1901.1 William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 8 Boyd Street, Hesleden, Durham, England, William was a house joiner in the building trade living with his wife and children in their two roomed home.2

Children of William Pickering and Edith Usher

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.
  2. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 26735 RG78 Piece 1540 Registration District 498 Sub District 2 Enumeration District 16 Schedule Number 118.

Edwin Pickering1

#483
Last Edited=14 Oct 2004
     Edwin Pickering married Jane ...1

Child of Edwin Pickering and Jane ...

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.

Jane ...1

#484
Last Edited=14 Oct 2004
     Jane ... married Edwin Pickering.1

Child of Jane ... and Edwin Pickering

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.

Mary Jane Usher1

#485, b. 5 September 1881, d. 19 February 1965
Last Edited=13 Aug 2012
     Mary Jane Usher was born on 5 September 1881 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.1,2 She was the daughter of George Usher and Hannah Warner. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 17 Anthony Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Usher she was a scholar.3 She married Edwin Riches, son of James R Riches and Mary A ..., on 12 March 1902 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.1 Mary died on 19 February 1965 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, aged 83.1

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.
  2. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
  3. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4062 Folio 94 Page 24.

Edwin Riches1

#486, b. 1880, d. 2 September 1962
Last Edited=13 Aug 2012
     Edwin Riches was born in 1880 in Skelton, Yorkshire, England.1 He was the son of James R Riches and Mary A ... He married Mary Jane Usher, daughter of George Usher and Hannah Warner, on 12 March 1902 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.1 Edwin died on 2 September 1962 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.1

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.

James R Riches1

#487
Last Edited=13 Aug 2012
     James R Riches married Mary A ...

Child of James R Riches and Mary A ...

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.

Mary A ...1

#488
Last Edited=13 Aug 2012
     Mary A ... married James R Riches.

Child of Mary A ... and James R Riches

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.

Emily Usher1

#489, b. 22 June 1884, d. 1920
Last Edited=17 Jan 2016
     Emily Usher was born on 22 June 1884 in 29 Albion Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Hartlepool Register Office HA-087-0225.2,3 She was the daughter of George Usher and Hannah Warner. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 17 Anthony Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Usher.4 In the census of 2 April 1911 in Stranton Grange Farm, Stockton Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the servant of William Spurr Lamb Emily was listed as a general domestic servant, although she was sister in law to William.5 Emily died in 1920 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.1 Emily was buried in Stranton Grange Cemetery, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, in Plot B5/118.1

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.
  2. [S3] GRO Indexes -.
  3. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
  4. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4062 Folio 94 Page 24.
  5. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG78 Piece 1718 RG14 Piece 29628 Registration District 545 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 28 Schedule Number 78.

Thomas Usher

#490, b. 21 January 1887, d. 24 September 1975
Last Edited=13 Aug 2012
     Thomas Usher was born on 21 January 1887 in 17 Anthony Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.1,2,3 He was the son of George Usher and Hannah Warner. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 17 Anthony Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George Usher.4 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 64 Cliffe Road, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Hannah Usher Thomas was a railway clerk.5 He married Maud Simpson, daughter of John William Simpson and Elizabeth Ann Watt, on 12 November 1919 in All Saints, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.1,6 Thomas died on 24 September 1975 in Shipley, Yorkshire, England, aged 88.1,7

Children of Thomas Usher and Maud Simpson

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.
  2. [S40026] Hartlepool Library.
  3. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  4. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4062 Folio 94 Page 24.
  5. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 26735 RG78 Piece 1540 Registration District 498 Sub District 2 Enumeration District 16 Schedule Number 118.
  6. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1919/Q4 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 284.
  7. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1975/Q3 Bradford Volume 4 Page 0076 age 88.

Maud Simpson1

#491, b. 3 September 1890, d. 17 March 1990
Last Edited=13 Aug 2012
     Maud Simpson was born on 3 September 1890 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of John William Simpson and Elizabeth Ann Watt. She married Thomas Usher, son of George Usher and Hannah Warner, on 12 November 1919 in All Saints, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.1,2 Her husband Thomas died on 24 September 1975 in Shipley, Yorkshire, England, aged 88.1,3 Maud died on 17 March 1990 in Shipley, Yorkshire, England, aged 99.1,4

Children of Maud Simpson and Thomas Usher

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.
  2. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1919/Q4 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 284.
  3. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1975/Q3 Bradford Volume 4 Page 0076 age 88.
  4. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1990|Q1 Bradford Volume 4 Page 5469 age 99.

John William Simpson1

#492
Last Edited=14 Oct 2004
     John William Simpson married Elizabeth Ann Watt. He was a joiner merchant and had a yard in Robinscourt.

Child of John William Simpson and Elizabeth Ann Watt

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.

Elizabeth Ann Watt1

#493
Last Edited=14 Oct 2004
     Elizabeth Ann Watt married John William Simpson.

Child of Elizabeth Ann Watt and John William Simpson

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.

Lilian Usher1

#494, b. 11 March 1891, d. 22 August 1961
Last Edited=13 Aug 2012
     Lilian Usher was born on 11 March 1891 in 17 Anthony Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Hartlepool Register Office HA-118-0009.1,2 She was the daughter of George Usher and Hannah Warner. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 17 Anthony Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Usher.3 In the census of 2 April 1911 in Stranton Grange Farm, Stockton Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the visitor of William Spurr Lamb Lillian was a general domestic servant and she was sister in law to William.4 She married John Robert Elders. Lilian died on 22 August 1961 in Canada aged 70.1

Children of Lilian Usher and John Robert Elders

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.
  2. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
  3. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4062 Folio 94 Page 24.
  4. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG78 Piece 1718 RG14 Piece 29628 Registration District 545 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 28 Schedule Number 78.

John Robert Elders1,2

#495
Last Edited=13 Aug 2012
     John Robert Elders emigrated in 1912 to the USA. He married Lilian Usher, daughter of George Usher and Hannah Warner. John died in USA.1

Children of John Robert Elders and Lilian Usher

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.
  2. [S238] Emails between Jilian and Jan Cooper from 21 October 2008.

Joyce Elders1

#496, b. 1921
Last Edited=14 Oct 2004
     Joyce Elders was born in 1921.1 She was the daughter of John Robert Elders and Lilian Usher. She married ... Barker.

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.

... Barker1

#497
Last Edited=14 Oct 2004
     ... Barker married Joyce Elders, daughter of John Robert Elders and Lilian Usher.

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.

Nathalie Joan Elders1,2

#498, b. 1929, d. January 1996
Last Edited=19 Jan 2009
     Nathalie Joan Elders was born in 1929.1,2 She was the daughter of John Robert Elders and Lilian Usher. Nathalie died in January 1996 Nathalie married and had a daughter Jilian.1,2

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.
  2. [S238] Emails between Jilian and Jan Cooper from 21 October 2008.

Minnie Wilkinson Usher1

#499, b. 22 February 1889, d. 2 December 1962
Last Edited=13 Aug 2012
     Minnie Wilkinson Usher was born on 22 February 1889 in 17 Anthony Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.1,2 She was the daughter of George Usher and Hannah Warner. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 64 Cliffe Road, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Hannah Usher.3 She married Ike Boocock in 1944 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England.4 Minnie died on 2 December 1962 in Wharfedale, Yorkshire, England, aged 73.1,5 Her body was cremated.1

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.
  2. [S40026] Hartlepool Library.
  3. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 26735 RG78 Piece 1540 Registration District 498 Sub District 2 Enumeration District 16 Schedule Number 118.
  4. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1944/Q4 Bradford Volume 9b Page 264.
  5. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1962/Q4 Wharfedale Volume 2d Page 689 age 73.

Ike Boocock1

#500
Last Edited=13 Aug 2012
     Ike Boocock married Minnie Wilkinson Usher, daughter of George Usher and Hannah Warner, in 1944 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England.2

Sources of Information

  1. [S536] E-mails between Stephen J Walker and Jan Cooper from 29 April 1999.
  2. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1944/Q4 Bradford Volume 9b Page 264.