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     John Lamb was born on 5 December 1844 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.^2,3 He was the son of Matthew Lamb and Ann Grace Anderson. He was baptised on 2 January 1845 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson.⁴ John died on 8 January 1847 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, aged 2 Bronchitis for 6 months and convulsions; Informant Elizabeth Lamb possibly grandmother.^3,1,5 He was buried on 13 January 1847 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, in the same grave as his mother Anne Grace and father Matthew.^6,4

     Matthew Lamb was born on 30 August 1846 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.^3,4 He was the son of Matthew Lamb and Ann Grace Anderson. He was baptised on 17 September 1846 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Matthew Lamb.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Matthew Lamb Matthew was a scholar.⁶ He married Georgina Grace Macaulay, daughter of Charles Macaulay, on 26 September 1874 in Stockton Registry office, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, by certificate by R Ackinson. The ceremony was witnessed by John Bell and Mary Barrett. Matthew was a seaman in the merchant service. Grace gave her address as 40 Langley Street, Stockton.⁷ Matthew was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Elder Street, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, Matthew was a general labourer.⁸ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 37 Abingdon Road, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the boarder Matthew was listed as a labourer in the shipyard. His wife was living with their children. He was boarding with Margaret Grainger.⁹ Matthew died in 1906 in Stokesley, Yorkshire, England.¹⁰

     Henry Lamb was born on 4 September 1850 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.^2,3,4,5 He was the son of Matthew Lamb and Ann Grace Anderson. He was baptised on 10 October 1850 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Matthew Lamb.⁶ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Matthew Lamb Henry was a scholar.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as a lodger with Daniel Crossling and his family. He was working as a watchmaker.⁸ Henry was a watchmaker and master jeweller and opened the famous shop below the clock in Hartlepool. John Davey continued to run the shop after the Lambs moved away. He appears in Slaters Directory of 1877 as a watch and clock maker in 9 Market Hall, West Hartlepool.^2,9,10 He married Georgina Hart Hutchinson, daughter of William Joyce Hutchinson and Ellen Hart, on 7 August 1877 in Parish Church of Stockton, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, They were married by licence by William Nimbles. Henry was aged twenty six and Georgina twenty five The ceremony was witnessed by William Hutchinson (father in law) and Emma Hutchinson (sister in law.)¹¹ Henry was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 25 Tower Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Henry was a watchmaker and jeweller, his sister-in-law Emma was staying with the family. Young Henry was with his grandparents.¹² Henry was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 101 Thornton Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Henry was listed as a jeweller.¹³ When Ellen was born in 1891 she completed the family.⁹ Henry was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 101 Thornton Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Henry was listed as a watchmaker.¹⁴
Henry was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 46 Clifton Avenue, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Henry was a watchmaker and traveller dealer living with his wife and three of his children in their nine roomed home. They had a visitor John William Charpie from Switzerland staying with them, he was aged 16 and at school. They also had one servant.¹⁵ The family lived at 101 Thornton Street and later 46 Clifton Avenue. Henry died on 15 August 1913 in 15 Ellison Place, Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 62 from Carcenoma of colon and operation. His son Norman registered the death. His death appeared in the Northern Daily Mail which read:
Death of Mr H Lamb J.P.. It is with the deepest regret that we have to record the death of one of our most respected townsmen, Mr H Lamb, J.P., Mr Lamb developed a serious illness over a fortnight ago, and was removed to a home in Newcastle, where he was operated upon. a further operation became necessary, and this was carried out on Saturday last. his condition during the last day or two had been very grave, and he passed away this morning. the late Mr Lamb had been one of the most familiar figures in West Hartlepool for many years, and popular alike amongst his fellow tradesmen and the townspeople generally.

He was born at Seaton Carew, and served his apprenticeship at Hartlepool with the late Mr Walker, a former Mayor of the borough. after working as a journeyman in various parts of the country. He eventually returned to West Hartlepool, where, as a jeweller, he established the business in Lynn Street which is still carried on. personally he was the most genial of men, and the sociability of his nature and his never-ending fund of good humour made him popular in all circles. and Mr Lamb moved in many circles. who could overlook his valuable work in connection with the porpoise club, of which he was a moving spirit? Swimming was a delight to him, but it was a greater delight to Mr Lamb to teach young people to swim. The local Harriers, too, always found him an enthusiastic supporter.

In politics he was an ardent liberal, and a good worker in the cause he espoused. he was a candidate for public honours as far back as 1893, when he contested the Seaton ward against Mr Jno Hardy and Mr Wm Young. He then received 32 votes. He became member of the council in November, 1897, when he was elected for the Park Ward, and he was a senior councillor when, about two years ago, he was defeated by Councillor W E Robinson. Mr Lamb was created a borough magistrate a few years ago. He was a freemason, and held in high esteem by the brethren. Mr Lamb, who would have been 63 years of age next month, leaves a widow, four sons and two daughters. One daughter, it will be remembered, died a few years ago. the deepest sympathy is extended to the family in their sad bereavement.^{1,2,16,5,17,18} Henry was buried on 18 August 1913 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, with his daughter Olymphia.

The newspaper article read:
The late Mr H Lamb funeral this afternoon in this peaceful and beautiful little churchyard at Seaton Carew, and within the sound of the gentle murmur of the sea which he loved so well, the body of the late Mr H Lamb, J P was laid to rest to-day. There were many outward signs of esteem in which the late Mr Lamb was held and of the deep regret which his death had called forth, and members of the public bodies, freemasons, members of the porpoise swimming club (for which he did so much), as well as the townspeople generally, assembled to pay their last tribute of respect. many gathered at the residence, 46 Clifton Avenue, and others, including most of the freemasons, went by special tram cars and joined the cortege at Seaton Carew, the native place of the deceased gentleman.

Mr Lamb was a treasurer and a p.m. of the harbour of refuge lodge of freemasons, and the lodge was strongly represented. the W M (Brother Robert Stafford) was unable to be present, being away from home. Mr D Cooke represented the borough member (Sir Stephen Furness), who was unable to attend personally. the cortege was headed by the posse of the West Hartlepool police, under Superintendent McDonald (who represented the Chief Constable of the County), and Inspector Kevan, and consisted of Sergeant Simpson and twelve Constables. Following the hearse were several carriages containg beautiful wreaths and other floral tributes. the chief mourners were Mr Mat Lamb and Mr Norman Lamb (sons), Miss Lamb (daughter), Mr J Lamb (brother in law), Mr Curchin (brother in law), Mr and Mrs Geo Greathead (brother in law and sister), Mrs Storer (sister), Mr Hugh Birks (son in law). All along the route of the sad procession blinds were drawn as a token of sympathy for the family and respect for the memory of deceased, and at Seaton Carew there were the same evidences of mourning. the body was met at the gates of the church-yard by the Reverend C F Bickmore, M.A., vicar, who conducted the services and performed the last offices of the church at the grave-side.^19,17 Henry left a will Henry left the shop to his wife under the instructions that when she died it be sold and the money be divided into six. His five remaining children to each get a fifth and the last sixth be added to his daughter Ellen's share as it was unlikely that she marry. Sadly this division did not happen as he asked, it was wholly passed down to his son Matthew.²⁰

     Georgina Hart Hutchinson was born on 19 October 1851 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of William Joyce Hutchinson and Ellen Hart. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Smithfield, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Joyce Hutchinson.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in The Rectory, Holywell cum Needingworth, Huntingdonshire, England, she was listed as the servant of the Rector of Holywell cum Needingworth and his family, she was working as a domestic servant and nurse.⁵ She married Henry Lamb, son of Matthew Lamb and Ann Grace Anderson, on 7 August 1877 in Parish Church of Stockton, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, They were married by licence by William Nimbles. Henry was aged twenty six and Georgina twenty five The ceremony was witnessed by William Hutchinson (father in law) and Emma Hutchinson (sister in law.)⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 25 Tower Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Henry Lamb.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 101 Thornton Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Henry Lamb.⁸ When Ellen was born in 1891 she completed the family.⁹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 101 Thornton Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Henry Lamb.¹⁰ Ellen, Georgina and Elizabeth together with Mrs Hull, and Mrs Pringle were involved in a serious driving accident on 8 July 1905 when they were thrown from their brake being driven in the direction of West Hartlepool when the horse shied and upset the vehicle. Mrs Hull, Mrs Pringle and Ellen were rather badly hurt and were sent home in a cab after receiving medical attention. Elizabeth and Georgina escaped with a shaking. The driver and the horse were unhurt.^11,12 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 46 Clifton Avenue, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Henry Lamb.¹³ The family lived at 101 Thornton Street and later 46 Clifton Avenue. There is a delightful four generation photograph. Ellen, her daughter Georgina, her grandaughter Emily and great grandaughter Olive.¹⁴ Her husband Henry died on 15 August 1913 in 15 Ellison Place, Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 62 from Carcenoma of colon and operation. His son Norman registered the death. His death appeared in the Northern Daily Mail which read:
Death of Mr H Lamb J.P.. It is with the deepest regret that we have to record the death of one of our most respected townsmen, Mr H Lamb, J.P., Mr Lamb developed a serious illness over a fortnight ago, and was removed to a home in Newcastle, where he was operated upon. a further operation became necessary, and this was carried out on Saturday last. his condition during the last day or two had been very grave, and he passed away this morning. the late Mr Lamb had been one of the most familiar figures in West Hartlepool for many years, and popular alike amongst his fellow tradesmen and the townspeople generally.

He was born at Seaton Carew, and served his apprenticeship at Hartlepool with the late Mr Walker, a former Mayor of the borough. after working as a journeyman in various parts of the country. He eventually returned to West Hartlepool, where, as a jeweller, he established the business in Lynn Street which is still carried on. personally he was the most genial of men, and the sociability of his nature and his never-ending fund of good humour made him popular in all circles. and Mr Lamb moved in many circles. who could overlook his valuable work in connection with the porpoise club, of which he was a moving spirit? Swimming was a delight to him, but it was a greater delight to Mr Lamb to teach young people to swim. The local Harriers, too, always found him an enthusiastic supporter.

In politics he was an ardent liberal, and a good worker in the cause he espoused. he was a candidate for public honours as far back as 1893, when he contested the Seaton ward against Mr Jno Hardy and Mr Wm Young. He then received 32 votes. He became member of the council in November, 1897, when he was elected for the Park Ward, and he was a senior councillor when, about two years ago, he was defeated by Councillor W E Robinson. Mr Lamb was created a borough magistrate a few years ago. He was a freemason, and held in high esteem by the brethren. Mr Lamb, who would have been 63 years of age next month, leaves a widow, four sons and two daughters. One daughter, it will be remembered, died a few years ago. the deepest sympathy is extended to the family in their sad bereavement.^{15,1,16,17,11,18} Henry left the shop to his wife under the instructions that when she died it be sold and the money be divided into six. His five remaining children to each get a fifth and the last sixth be added to his daughter Ellen's share as it was unlikely that she marry. Sadly this division did not happen as he asked, it was wholly passed down to his son Matthew.¹⁴ Georgina was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 46 Clifton Avenue, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Georgina was living with two of her children Norman and Ellen.¹⁹ Georgina died on 20 July 1927 in 46 Clifton Avenue, Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 75 from Intestinal obstruction, Cancer of Bowel. Norman Lamb her son registered her death.^15,20

     Elizabeth Lamb was born on 25 February 1852 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.³ She was the daughter of Matthew Lamb and Ann Grace Anderson. She was baptised on 15 April 1852 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson.⁴ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Matthew Lamb Elizabeth was a scholar.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Matthew Lamb.⁶ She married John Curchin, son of John Curchin and Jane Pattison, on 25 February 1875 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, They were married by John Lawson after banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Curchin and Ann Grace Lamb, his brother and her mother.⁷ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 20 Church Street, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Curchin.⁸ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 29 Church Street, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Curchin.⁹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Seaton Terrace, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Curchin.¹⁰ Elizabeth Curchin went over to New York travelling on the SS Baltic leaving Liverpool on 7 June 1905 for New York with 954 passengers on board. The Master of the ship was Edward J Smith. She arrived on 16 June 1905 to visit her nephew Reginald Makepeace in Drumison Avenue, Brooklyn, Cleveland, Ohio.^11,12 John Lamb and his first wife, Jenny, in about 1907 with the Heavisides in their French Clement open car in Bentley Wynd, Yarm.
One day he took his sister Elizabeth out from Middlesbrough to Winchmore Hill. Jack overturned the car with her in it.^13,14 Henry and his mother Elizabeth appear in a wonderful photograph.¹³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 4 Seaton Terrace, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Curchin.¹⁵ Elizabeth was involved in a car accident with Uncle Jack and Jennie, she had a dog called Monty.¹³ Her husband John died on 7 May 1929 in 262 Lindthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.^16,17 The will of John was proved by Elizabeth Lamb his widow on 4 July 1929 in London.¹⁷ Elizabeth died on 19 February 1934 in 262 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, aged 81 Bronchitis and senile decay; Informant H W Curchin (son) present at death.^2,18 The will of Elizabeth was proved on 17 May 1934 in London to her son Henry Wallace Curchin and son in law John Moore naval architects.¹⁷

     Louisa Lamb was born on 14 February 1856 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.² She was the daughter of Matthew Lamb and Ann Grace Anderson. She was baptised on 15 May 1856 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Matthew Lamb Louisa was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Matthew Lamb.⁵ She married Peter Makepeace, son of Matthew Makepeace, on 15 December 1879 in Register Office, Hartlepool, Durham, England, The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Lamb and Elizabeth Worthy who signed with an X. Peter also signed marriage certificate with a X. Peter was a widower at time of marriage.⁶ Louisa and Grace left Liverpool on 1 October 1890 bound for New York on board the SS Teutonic.⁷ Louisa died on 16 July 1892 aged 36.⁸

     Rachel Lamb was born on 25 February 1858 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.² She was the daughter of Matthew Lamb and Ann Grace Anderson. She was baptised on 25 April 1858 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Matthew Lamb Rachel was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Matthew Lamb Rachel was a scholar.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Ashburn Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Matthew Lamb.⁶ She married Ambrose Storer, son of William Henry Storer and Augusta Sophia Adams, on 21 March 1887 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by banns by James W Pattison. The ceremony was witnessed by H Lamb and Mary J Lamb.^7,8 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Front Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Ambrose Storer.⁹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Lazarus Browser, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Ambrose Storer Ambrose is described a a fisherman and his wife a fancy dealer. His son Ambrose a scholar.¹⁰ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Front Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Ambrose Storer.¹¹ Her husband Ambrose died on 15 February 1930 in Front Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, aged 77 from Congestion of lungs and heart failure. His son Ambrose of same address was present at his fathers death.¹² Rachel died on 4 April 1938 in 75 Front Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, aged 80 from Myocarditis, her son Ambrose was present at her death.¹³ Rachel was buried in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by James Booth. She was buried on 7 April 1938 with her husband.¹⁴

     John Lamb was born on 21 July 1859 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.³ He was the son of Matthew Lamb and Ann Grace Anderson. He was baptised on 30 October 1859 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.⁴ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Matthew Lamb John was a scholar.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Matthew Lamb John was a scholar.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Ashburn Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Matthew Lamb John was a watchmaker.⁷ He married Jane Vitty, daughter of George Vitty and Jane Taylor, in 1885 in Yarm, Yorkshire, England.⁸ John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in High Street, Yarm, Yorkshire, England, John was a watchmaker living with his wife.⁹ John was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in High Worsall, Yorkshire, England, John was a commission agent living with his wife Jane.¹⁰ John Lamb and his first wife, Jenny, in about 1907 with the Heavisides in their French Clement open car in Bentley Wynd, Yarm.
One day he took his sister Elizabeth out from Middlesbrough to Winchmore Hill. Jack overturned the car with her in it.^11,12 John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Greenabella, Yarm, Yorkshire, England, John was a commission agent living with his wife and servant in their six roomed home. John and Jane had no children.¹³ His wife Jane died on 1924 in Stokesley, Yorkshire, England.¹⁴ He married Alice Mary Robson in 1926 in Yarm, Yorkshire, England.^15,16,12 Dorothy received a Singer Junior car from John Lamb for her 25th birthday present. She was the first woman driver in Yarm.¹² John died on 1 April 1929 in Greenabella, Yarm, Yorkshire, England, aged 69 from a stroke.^1,2,17,15,12 John was buried in Yarm Cemetery, Yarm, Yorkshire, England.¹² Administration papers were issued with a will on 13 June 1929 in London to his wife Alice Mary. His effects were valued at £1529 3s 6d.¹⁵

     Margaret Lamb was born on 2 April 1862 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.³ She was the daughter of Matthew Lamb and Ann Grace Anderson. She was baptised on 25 May 1862 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Matthew Lamb Margaret was a scholar.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Ashburn Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Matthew Lamb.⁶ She married Alexander Annan Adams, son of William Adams and Elizabeth Annan, on 2 October 1882 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, after banns by John Lawson. The marriage was witnessed by Charles A Saville and Mary J Lamb.⁷
In the census of 5 April 1891 in 9 Mitchell Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Alexander Annan Adams.⁸ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Ingleside, St Chads Road, Romford, Essex, England, she was listed as the wife of Alexander Annan Adams.⁹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 45 Dorset Road, Merton Park, Croydon, Surrey, England, she was listed as the wife of Alexander Annan Adams.¹⁰ Her husband Alexander died on 1922 in Croydon, Surrey, England.¹¹ Margaret died in 1926 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹²

     Mary Jane Lamb was born on 10 April 1864 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.³ She was the daughter of Matthew Lamb and Ann Grace Anderson. She was baptised on 29 May 1864 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Matthew Lamb Mary was a scholar.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Ashburn Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Matthew Lamb.⁶ She married Frederick Joseph Spain, son of William Spain and Eliza Atkinson, on 4 August 1890 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, They were married by banns. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Lamb, Robert James Lamb and Eliza Jane Spain.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 77 Dock Drive East, Monk Wearmouth Shore, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Frederick Joseph Spain.⁸ Mary died in 1895 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁹

     Matthew Lamb was born on 24 March 1881 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^3,4 He was the son of Henry Lamb and Georgina Hart Hutchinson. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 25 Tower Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Lamb.⁵ He was baptised on 25 May 1881 in St James, Hartlepool, Durham, England. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 101 Thornton Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Lamb Matthew was a scholar.⁶ When Ellen was born in 1891 she completed the family.⁷ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 101 Thornton Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Lamb Matthew was a watchmakers assistant.⁸ He married Sarah Florence Smith, daughter of Charles Edward Smith and Elizabeth Leng, in 1907 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁹ He was a jeweller and Justice of the Peace in West Hartlepool. Matthew was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 27 Belgrave Gardens, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Matthew was a jeweller's assistant living with his wife and two young sons in their eight rooms. Lily Young, a monthly nurse and Mahala Stonehouse, a servant were staying in the house.¹⁰ The family lived at 101 Thornton Street and later 46 Clifton Avenue. Matthew was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 27 Belmont Gardens, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Matthew was a watchmaker, jeweller and silversmith working from his shop in Lynn Street in West Hartlepool. He was living with his wife and three children.¹¹ Matthew died on 4 January 1943 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 61.^12,1,13,14 Matthew was buried in Stranton Grange Cemetery, Tanfield Road, Hartlepool, Durham, England, His headstone reads: In loving memory of Matthew Lamb dearly loved husband of Sara Florence Lamb died January 4th 1943 aged 61 years also the above Sara Florence died August 4th 1981 in her 100th year.¹³

     Robert Hutchinson Lamb was born in 1889 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^2,1,3 He was the son of Henry Lamb and Georgina Hart Hutchinson. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 101 Thornton Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Lamb.⁴ He was baptised in St Paul's, Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁵ When Ellen was born in 1891 she completed the family.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 101 Thornton Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Lamb.⁷ The family lived at 101 Thornton Street and later 46 Clifton Avenue. He married Mary Jackson, daughter of Peter Jackson and Jane Eleanor Tongs, in 1913 in All Saints, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^5,8 Robert was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 77 Eamont Gardens, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Robert was a marine engineer fitter working for W Grays Company who wewere enhine buildres. he was living with his wife and three sons with one servant.⁹ Robert died on 9 April 1966 in North Ormesby Hospital, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, from Coronary thrombosis after post mortem without inquest, The informant was his son Norman Anderson Lamb.^1,10 Robert was buried in Middlesbrough Cremetorium, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.

     Norman Anderson Lamb was born on 16 December 1884 in 101 Thornton Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.³ He was the son of Henry Lamb and Georgina Hart Hutchinson. He was baptised on 18 January 1885 in St James, Hartlepool, Durham, England. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 101 Thornton Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Lamb Norman was a scholar.⁴ When Ellen was born in 1891 she completed the family.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 46 Clifton Avenue, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Lamb Norman was an electrical engineer|Emily was a housekeepr.⁶ The family lived at 101 Thornton Street and later 46 Clifton Avenue. He registered the death of Henry Lamb on 15 August 1913 in 15 Ellison Place, Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2,7,8,9,10 Norman travelled to Germany working for Siemens to learn the trade of an electrical engineer but had to learn German first. He was in Germany at the outbreak of WWl so was interred in Ruhbele prisoner of war camp, Spandau. He sent a Christmas card to his sister Emily dated 23 December 1915. He was allowed by the Govenor to have one hobby, he chose bee keeping. When he returned to England after the war he continued to keep bees.¹¹

Norman was interred at Ruhbelen POW camp, Spandau, for all of WW1. He was working for Siemens in Germany just before the outbreak of War. He sent a Christmas card to his sister Emily from the camp on 23 December 1915.¹¹ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 46 Clifton Avenue, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Georgina Hart Lamb Norman was an exchange engineer working for Richardson Westgate & Co who were Marine General Engineers in Hartlepool.¹² Norman bought The Rigg in Arkengarthdale and his sisters Emily, then a widow and Georgina moved in with him. He left it to Emily when he moved to Scarborough.¹¹ There is a splendid picture of Norman's 80th Birthday party in Arkengathdale.¹¹ He was an electical engineer at The Stresa esplanade Scarborough. He died on 21 April 1970 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, aged 85. Norman never married.¹³ Norman was buried in St Mary's Church Cemetery, Langthwaite, Reeth, Yorkshire, England, with his sisters Emily and Ellen.¹¹

     Ellen Georgina Lamb was born on 23 September 1891 in 101 Thornton Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.² She was the daughter of Henry Lamb and Georgina Hart Hutchinson. She was baptised on 29 October 1891 in St Paul, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.³ When Ellen was born in 1891 she completed the family.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 101 Thornton Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Lamb.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 46 Clifton Avenue, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Lamb.⁶ The family lived at 101 Thornton Street and later 46 Clifton Avenue. She was a clerk in the Inland Revenue. Norman bought The Rigg in Arkengarthdale and his sisters Emily, then a widow and Georgina moved in with him. He left it to Emily when he moved to Scarborough.⁷ She was present at death of brother Henry Lawrence Lamb on 26 May 1942. Ellen died on 29 March 1962 in The Rigg, Arkengarthdale, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, aged 70 carcinoma of panchreas; Informant brother Norman Anderson Lamb in attendance.⁸ Ellen was buried in St Mary's Church Cemetery, Langthwaite, Reeth, Yorkshire, England, with her brother Norman and sister Emily.⁷

     Emily Douglas Lamb was born on 14 September 1886 in 101 Thornton Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^3,4 She was the daughter of Henry Lamb and Georgina Hart Hutchinson. She was baptised on 20 October 1886 in St James, Hartlepool, Durham, England. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 101 Thornton Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Lamb.⁵ When Ellen was born in 1891 she completed the family.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 101 Thornton Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Lamb Henry was listed as a watchmaker.⁷
In the census of 2 April 1911 in 46 Clifton Avenue, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Lamb Ellen was at school.⁸ She married Hugh Hallifield Birks, son of Edwin Birks and Eliza Hallifield, on 30 August 1911 in St Paul's, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Hugh was described as a grocer living at The Oaks, Westbourne Road, Emily was living at 46 Clifton Avenue. The ceremony was witnessed by Herbert Andrew, Ellen Georgina Lamb and D Lamb.^9,10,11 The family lived at 101 Thornton Street and later 46 Clifton Avenue. There is a delightful four generation photograph. Ellen, her daughter Georgina, her grandaughter Emily and great grandaughter Olive.⁹ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 46 Clifton Avenue, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Georgina Hart Lamb.¹² In the census of 19 June 1921 in 2 Elm Grove, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Hugh Hallifield Birks.¹³ Her husband Hugh died on 5 February 1924 in 2 Elm Grove, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 38 from influenza.^9,2,14,15 Norman bought The Rigg in Arkengarthdale and his sisters Emily, then a widow and Georgina moved in with him. He left it to Emily when he moved to Scarborough.⁹ Emily died on 21 March 1971 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, aged 84.^9,16 Emily was buried in St Mary's Church Cemetery, Langthwaite, Reeth, Yorkshire, England, with her brother Norman and sister Emily.⁹

     Olymphia Hutchinson Lamb was baptised on 17 August 1879 in St James, Hartlepool, Durham, England. She was born on 17 August 1879 in 25 Dower Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England.^3,4,5 She was the daughter of Henry Lamb and Georgina Hart Hutchinson. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 25 Tower Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Lamb.⁶ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 101 Thornton Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Lamb Olive was a scholar.⁷ When Ellen was born in 1891 she completed the family.⁸ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 101 Thornton Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Lamb Olive was a Government student.⁹ Olymphia died on 2 August 1908 in 46 Clifton Avenue, Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 28 from Carcinoma coli. Her father Henry registered her death.^10,5 Olymphia was buried on 4 August 1908 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by Charles Hunter, she was buried with her father Henry.⁵ The family lived at 101 Thornton Street and later 46 Clifton Avenue.

     Nicholas Lamb was born on 30 September 1788 in Hartburn, Durham, England.^2,3 He was the son of William Lamb and Margaret Gill. He was baptised on 30 October 1788 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, he was described as son of William Lamb and Margaret his wife.^4,3 He married Elizabeth Spurr, daughter of Matthew Powill Spurr and Elizabeth Holt, on 4 June 1816 in Rothwell, Yorkshire, England.^5,6,7 Nicholas was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Nicholas was a labourer on the railway. Also staying in the household was their grandaughter Jane Lamb.⁸ He died on 27 April 1855 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, aged 66 He died from general decay, his son Charles was in attendance.^9,1,10,11 Nicholas was buried on 30 April 1855 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson.^12,13

     John Anderson was born in 1785 in Jedburgh, Lothian, Scotland.^2,3,1 He married Elizabeth Grace Wallace on 15 January 1816 in Pickhill, Yorkshire, England.^4,5 John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 June 1841 in Norton-on-Tees, Durham, England, John was a labourer living with his wife and children William, Elizabeth and Andrew.⁶ His wife Elizabeth died on 1850 in South Shields, Durham, England.⁷ John was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Green, Norton-on-Tees, Durham, England, John was a garden labourer living with his son George and daughter Elizabeth.⁸ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the father in law of Matthew Lamb Matthew was a pilot and was living with his wife, children, and father in law, John was working as a gardener.⁹ John died in 1862 in South Shields, Durham, England.^2,10

     Richard Tunley was born on 8 May 1847 in Blodwel, Llanyblodwel, Shropshire, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of William Tunley and Jane Gabriel. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Llanyblodwel, Shropshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Tunley.⁴ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Blodwel, Shropshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Tunley Richard was a scholar.⁵ He married Laurie Jane Lloyd, daughter of John Lloyd and Jane ..., on 22 March 1866 in The Old Chapel, Arthur Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, England, The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Lloyd and Margaret Lloyd.
Tamar gave her address as Llynclys, Llanyblodwel, Shropshire.^6,7 Richard was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at Porthywaen Road, Llanyblodwel, Shropshire, England, Richard was a railway porter. His sister Margaret was staying with the family.⁸ Richard was a Preacher at chapel in Porthywaen. Richard was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Porthywaen, Llanyblodwel, Shropshire, England, Richard was a railway signal man.⁹ Richard died on 16 March 1887 in 5 Olive Street, Sunderland, Durham, England, aged 39 from colloid cancer in the chest for five years. He was described a a railway clerk.^7,10,3,11 He was buried on 21 March 1887 in St Michael the Archangel, Llanyblodwel, Shropshire, England, Funeral cards were produced.²

     Thomas Knighton was born in 1838 in Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of John Knighton.³ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Buthay, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Knighton.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Buthay, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Knighton he was a scholar.⁵ He married Jane Bigwood in 1860 in Cricklade, Wiltshire, England.⁶ Thomas was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Coxstalls, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, Thomas was a labourer living with his wife and five month old daughter. There were two lodgers, Charles Knighton a labourer aged 21 and Stephen Worth aged 18 also a labourer.⁷ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Buthay, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, Thomas was a market gardener.⁸ Thomas was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Buthay, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, Thomas was a general dealer.⁹ Thomas was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Back of High Street, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, Thomas was a farmer was living with his wife, unmarried daughter Sarah and grandaughter Kate aged 6 and a scholar she was born in Earls Court, London.¹⁰ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Coxstalls, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, Thomas was a farmer, young Kate was still with the family but is now described as their daughter and being born in Wootton Bassett. She is now 16 and described as a maid of all work. Kate married either Arthur Frank Reeves or Walter Henry taylor in 1905. There are two boarders Frank and Leonard Watts.^11,12 His wife Jane died on 1905 in Cricklade, Wiltshire, England.¹³ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Coxstalls, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, Thomas was a farmer living with his daughter Sarah in their six roomed home.¹⁴ Thomas died in 1931 in Cricklade, Wiltshire, England.¹⁵

     Alexander Stewart was born about 1822 in Cuerie, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ He married Elizabeth Lyall Ferrier, daughter of William Ferrier and Elspeth Gibb, on 25 February 1848 in Kirkden, Angus, Scotland.^2,3 Alexander was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at 43 Millgate Street, Kirkden, Angus, Scotland, Alexander was working as a porter on the railway, his sister in law Margaret was staying with the family, she was listed as aged 10 and a scholar.⁴ Alexander was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Delles Land, Liff, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, Alexander was listed as a labourer living with his wife and two sons William and Alexander. His daughter Euphemia was staying with her maternal grandparents.⁵ Alexander was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in 29 Cotton Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Alexander was working as a labourer in the iron works living with his wife and children Euphemia, Allan and Alexander.⁶ He was listed as a clerk on the marriage certificate of hs son in 1877.⁷ Alexander was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 8 Benvie Road, Benvie, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, Alexander is described as a factory stoker.⁸

     Joseph Strafford was born in 1832 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Isaac Backhouse Strafford and Elizabeth Furnace. He was baptised on 7 July 1834 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, with his brothers Frederick and George.^2,3 In the census of 6 June 1841 he was listed as living in Pontefract Workhouse, Pontefract, Yorkshire, England.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Castleford, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as a lodger of Sarah Hill who was a widow running a lodging house. He was listed as a bottle maker.⁵ He married Louisa Simpson.² His wife Louisa died on 1855 in Edinburgh, Midloathian, Scotland.² He married Mary Baillie, daughter of John Baillie and Mary Paxton, on 14 August 1856 in East Adam Street, Edinburgh, Midloathian, Scotland, after Banns were read. Mary gave her address as 112 High Street, Portobello. Joseph was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in 8 Division Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, Joseph was a glass bottle manager employing 30 men and 12 boys and was living with his wife and two children.⁶ Joseph was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in 90 Raglan Street, Eccleston, Yorkshire, England, Joseph was still working as a glass bottle maker.⁷ His wife Mary died on before 9 December 1873.⁸ He married Mary Paterson, daughter of George Paterson and Jane Miller, on 9 December 1873 in The Carriers Quarters, Edinburgh, Midloathian, Scotland, after banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by Minnie Strafford and Lawrence G Paterson. Joseph was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 11 William Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, Joseph was a glass bottle maker living with his wife and son John.⁹ Joseph was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Masham Hotel, East Hartburn, Durham, England, Joseph was now a Hotel keeper with the enumerator writing Pub beside the occupation.¹⁰ Joseph was adjudged bankrupt in September 1891 in the Teesdale Bankruptcy Court. During the course of his examination it was elicited that he had failed and been adjudged a bankrupt in a Sheffield Court in February 1888 and had not obtained a discharge.

Joseph had arrived in Stockton and got a loan of £50 from Messrs Arrol and Sons, brewers in Darlington. On 18 November he was brought to court as he had not declared himself an undischarged bankrupt when he obtained this money. Joseph pleaded not guilty and was committed for trial at the Durham Sessions.Joseph had been in Durham Gaol Hospital as being very ill. He had a ghastly aspect ad was allowed to sit during the proceedings. He was offered bail which he managed to get reduced from the fixed £50 to eventually his sister's bond of £20.¹¹ Joseph died on 29 December 1891 in Darlington, Durham, England.^12,11

     Samuel Banthorp was born about 1830 in Dennington, Suffolk, England.^1,2 He was the son of John Banthorpe and Mary Ann Cunningham. He was baptised on 6 June 1830 in Dennington, Suffolk, England.^1,3 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Dennington, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of John Banthorpe.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Capons Farm, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, he was listed as a servant one of four. He was working as an agricultural ploughman for Charles Capon.^5,6 He married Matilda Butcher, daughter of John Butcher and Rebecca Crowfoot, on 8 November 1853 in Dennington, Suffolk, England, Matilda was Samuel's first wife. The ceremony was witnessed by William Runnacles and Elizabeth Banthorp.^1,7 Samuel was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Dennington, Suffolk, England, Samuel was an agricultural labourer.^1,8 His wife Matilda died on 1861 in Dennington, Suffolk, England.^1,3,9 He married Harriet Fairweather, daughter of John Fairweather and Susan Warne, on 27 November 1862 in Dennington, Suffolk, England, Harriet was Samuel's second wife.^1,10 Samuel was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in Victoria Mill Lane, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, Samuel was an agricultural labourer, also staying with them was F.S. Fairweather who was single and aged 18, and was born in Creting St Mary, Suffolk.¹¹ Samuel was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Mill Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, Samuel was an agricultural labourer.¹² Samuel was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Apsey Green, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, Samuel was an agricultural labourer.² His wife Harriet died on 1904 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England.¹³ Samuel died on 16 February 1910 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England.^14,15 He was buried Samuel and Harriet were buried together in Framlingham Cemetery - Old (Victorian), Suffolk.¹⁵

     John Barton was born about 1821 in Whitechapel, London, England.¹ He married Mary Porter in 1842 in Kensington, London, England.^1,2 John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 66 Dalling Road, London, England, Henry was a painter.^1,3 John died before 1885.^1,4

     Alexander Annan Adams was born on 10 January 1862 in 30 Fish Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.¹ He was the son of William Adams and Elizabeth Annan. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 16 Dover Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Adams Alexander was a scholar.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in 16 Dover Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Adams Alexander was a clerk in the shipyard.³ He married Margaret Lamb, daughter of Matthew Lamb and Ann Grace Anderson, on 2 October 1882 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, after banns by John Lawson. The marriage was witnessed by Charles A Saville and Mary J Lamb.⁴
Alexander was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 9 Mitchell Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Alexander was a ship broker.⁵ Alexander was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Ingleside, St Chads Road, Romford, Essex, England, Alexander was a ship broker.⁶ Alexander was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 45 Dorset Road, Merton Park, Croydon, Surrey, England, Alexander was a timber expert living with his wife and two of his daughters, Mary and Rachel in their eight roomed home. Alexander and Margaret had eight children, two of which had died before 1911.⁷ Alexander died in 1922 in Croydon, Surrey, England.⁸