William Adams
#76, b. 1812
Last Edited=28 Mar 2010
William Adams was born in 1812. He was the son of George Adams and Margaret ... He married Elizabeth Annan, daughter of John Annan and Betsy ..., on 20 March 1856 in Presbyterian Church, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, Married after banns by Jno Drake. Witnessed by William Anderson and Maryann Robertson.
Children of William Adams and Elizabeth Annan
- Hector Annan Adams+1 b. 31 Aug 1859, d. 16 Sep 1932
- Alexander Annan Adams+ b. 10 Jan 1862, d. 1922
- Julia Richardson1 b. a 1866
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
John Curchin1,2
#77, b. 1846, d. 7 May 1929
Last Edited=16 Apr 2022
- Appears on charts:
- John Anderson
John Curchin was born in 1846 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.3 He was the son of John Curchin and Jane Pattison. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Stamp Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Curchin John was a scholar.4 In the census of 7 April 1861 in 14 Stamp Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Jane Curchin John was a railway clerk.5 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 14 Stamp Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Jane Curchin John was a clerk in the iron trade.6 He married Elizabeth Lamb, daughter of Matthew Lamb and Ann Grace Anderson, 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 John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 20 Church Street, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, John was a clerk, living with his wife and children. Elizabeth had very recently given birth to baby daughter, unnamed on the census later to be names Elizabeth Blanche. Young Henry their son was stayng with his grandparents.8 John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 29 Church Street, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, John was listed as a wharfinger living with his wife and three children.9 Sisters Hilda and Elizabeth were admitted into Middlesbrough High School for girls on 12 January 1892. Hilda left in June 1892 and Elizabeth on 20 December 1907. Their father John was described as a Wharpinger and the family lived at Linthorpe Road, Seaton Terrace.10 John was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Seaton Terrace, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, John was a money lender. Frederick S his nephew aged 9 was staying with them.11 John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 4 Seaton Terrace, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, John was a money lender living with his wife and nephew Frederick who is listed as having a nervous disability since birth. His mother had died and father was in an institution in Whitechapel.
Interestingly the census return sheet stated Elizabeth had three children during her thirty six year marriage to John. I have four........ The 1881 census clearly states they had a 19 month daughter, but I now believe this child to be a Margaret Lamb not Margaret Laurah Curchin but I have never found her anywhere else, no birth or death.12 He died on 7 May 1929 in 262 Lindthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.13,14 The will of John was proved on 4 July 1929 in London to Elizabeth Curchin his widow.14
Interestingly the census return sheet stated Elizabeth had three children during her thirty six year marriage to John. I have four........ The 1881 census clearly states they had a 19 month daughter, but I now believe this child to be a Margaret Lamb not Margaret Laurah Curchin but I have never found her anywhere else, no birth or death.12 He died on 7 May 1929 in 262 Lindthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.13,14 The will of John was proved on 4 July 1929 in London to Elizabeth Curchin his widow.14
Children of John Curchin and Elizabeth Lamb
- Henry Wallace Curchin+ b. 11 Dec 1875, d. 28 Sep 1934
- Hilda Mary Curchin b. 8 Oct 1878, d. 9 Dec 1972
- Margaret Lamb b. 1879
- Elizabeth Blanche Curchin+ b. 9 Mar 1881, d. 1960
Sources of Information
- [S380] E-mails between George Lamb and Jan Cooper from 7 February 2003.
- [S270] Letters between Dorothy Lamb née Hull and Jan Cooper from 13 March 1998.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1946/Q2 Stockton &c Volume 24 Page 279.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 2383 Folio 580 Page 2.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 3693 Folio 86 Page 15.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4904 Folio 145 Page 39 indexed as Carchin.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1875/Q1 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 215.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4857 Folio 4 Page 2 and 3.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4014 Folio 5 Page 3.
- [S47012] Find my past National School Admission Registers & Log-Books 1870-1914.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4581 Folio 103 Page 43.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 29252 RG78 Piece 1695 Registration district 535 sub district 2 enumeration district 14 schedule number 134.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1929/Q2 Middlesbro Volume 9d Page 624 age 82.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
Ambrose Storer1
#78, b. 27 December 1852, d. 15 February 1930
Last Edited=16 Jul 2017
- Appears on charts:
- John Anderson
Ambrose Storer was born on 27 December 1852 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.2 He was the son of William Henry Storer and Augusta Sophia Adams. He was baptised on 31 December 1854 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson.3 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Henry Storer Ambrose was a scholar.4 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Henry Storer.5 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Front Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Henry Storer.6 He married Rachel Lamb, daughter of Matthew Lamb and Ann Grace Anderson, 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 Ambrose was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in Front Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Ambrose is listed as a General Dealer Shop Keeper living with his wife and son. His niece Louisa Fawcett was staying with them. Sarah Snowden and her son Robert were visiting them, her husband was staying at home.9 Ambrose was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Lazarus Browser, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Ambrose is described a a fisherman and his wife a fancy dealer. His son Ambrose a scholar.10 Ambrose was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Front Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Ambrose was a fisherman and confectioner living with his wife, son and a servant in their nine roomed home.11 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 Ambrose was buried in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by James Booth.13

Children of Ambrose Storer and Rachel Lamb
- Ambrose Storer+ b. 13 Dec 1889, d. 4 Feb 1960
- William Matthew Storer b. 11 Jan 1895, d. 21 Oct 1896
Sources of Information
- [S270] Letters between Dorothy Lamb née Hull and Jan Cooper from 13 March 1998.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - Stockton Volume 10a Page 67.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Family Search pilot Seaton Carew Parish registers 1833-1879 images (copy saved).
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 3701 Folio 86 Page 15.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4913 Folio 70 Page 25.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4905 Folio 82 Page 21 FHL film 1342179 - Cleveland FHS Cleveland Family History Society Holy Trinity Records.
- [S4017] Letters between Ambrose Storer and Jan Cooper from 26 January 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1887/Q1 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 169.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4058 Folio 80 Page 15.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4635 Folio 30 Page 14.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 29643 RG78 Piece1718B Registration District 545 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 43 Schedule Number 30.
- [S47000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of death certificate 1930/Q1 Hartlepool vol 10a page 163.
- [S40015] Cleveland Family History Society.
Henry Lawrence Lamb1,2 
#79, b. 1 June 1878, d. 3 May 1881
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 1st cousin 2 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- John Anderson
Henry Lawrence Lamb was born on 1 June 1878 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.3 He was the son of Henry Lamb and Georgina Hart Hutchinson. He was baptised on 23 June 1878 in St James, Hartlepool, Durham, England. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 11 Brougham Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, he was listed as the grandson of William Joyce Hutchinson.4 Henry died on 3 May 1881 in 25 Tower Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 2 Eczema dentition; - informant Henry Lamb father in attendance.2,5 The family lived at 101 Thornton Street and later 46 Clifton Avenue.



Sources of Information
- [S380] E-mails between George Lamb and Jan Cooper from 7 February 2003.
- [S270] Letters between Dorothy Lamb née Hull and Jan Cooper from 13 March 1998.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1878/Q2 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 176.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4900 Folio 59 Page 17.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1881/Q2 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 74.
Mary Ann Harper
#80, b. 1827, d. 1898
Last Edited=22 Aug 2015
Mary Ann Harper was born in 1827 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of Joseph Robinson Harper and Rebecca ...1 In the census of 7 June 1841 in Tunstall, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Rebecca Harper Rebecca and her daughter were living with William Nightingale who was a farmer. Rebecca was listed as a female servant.2 She married John Spurr Lamb, son of Nicholas Lamb and Elizabeth Spurr, on 31 August 1850 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, By banns John aged 20 Mary of full age by John Lawson witnessed by Matthew Lamb, William Hood, Mary Ann Criton and Jane Allay (Abbay.)3 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Spurr Lamb.4 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Park Street, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Spurr Lamb.5 Mary was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in High Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Mary was a dressmaker living with her two children, her mother was living with them. Her husband sailed off to Australia in 1866. Did he plan to return or call for them to join him. We may never know. However he married a lady soon after he arrived in Australia and they had a family of at least 5 children.6 Mary was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in Charles Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Mary was a dressmaker living with her son William.7 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Park Lodge, Elwick Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the mother in law of George Maunder Mary was a retired lodging house keeper.8 Mary died in 1898 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.1,9 Mary was buried on 18 March 1898 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England.1
Children of Mary Ann Harper and John Spurr Lamb
- Rebecca Spurr Lamb b. 17 Sep 1851, d. Oct 1851
- William Lamb+1 b. 1853, d. 1918
- Margaret Lamb+ b. 1857, d. 1928
Sources of Information
- [S20090] Emails between Margaret Duffy née Lamb and Jan Cooper from 31 December 2007.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 316/12 Folio 12 Page 4.
- [S46000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1850/Q3 Stockton Volume xxiv Page 223.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 2384 Folio 218 Page 27.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 3679 Folio 20 Page 33.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4913 Folio 59 Pages 2 and 3.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4905 Folio 76 Page 9.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4063 Folio 144 Page 42.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1898/Q1 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 92 age 69.
John Spurr Lamb1

#81, b. 6 June 1830, d. 5 July 1878
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 3rd great-uncle of Janet Susan Greathead
John Spurr Lamb was born on 6 June 1830 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.2,1,3 He was baptised on 6 June 1830 in All Saints, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England. He was the son of Nicholas Lamb and Elizabeth Spurr. He married Mary Ann Harper, daughter of Joseph Robinson Harper and Rebecca ..., on 31 August 1850 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, By banns John aged 20 Mary of full age by John Lawson witnessed by Matthew Lamb, William Hood, Mary Ann Criton and Jane Allay (Abbay.)4 John was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Seaton Carew, Durham, England, John was listed as a baker and grocer. He was living with his wife and other in law.5 John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Park Street, Darlington, Durham, England, John was living with his wife, two children and mother in law. He was working as a bread baker.6 It is believed that John sailed aboard the clipper Queen of the Colony leaving England on 12 July 1866 bound for Moreton Bay in Australia leaving behind him his wife and two surviving children. Whether he planned to send for them or not it is not known. What appears to have been a ship board romance took place with Emma Jane Harrison who became his second wife shortly after they landed on 12 October 1866.7,8 He married Emma Jane Harrison, daughter of Thomas Harrison and Harriet Langton, on 16 November 1866 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.9,7 John died on 5 July 1878 in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Queensland, Australia, aged 48 On his death certificate it was stated he had been in Australia for 13 years.7,3
Children of John Spurr Lamb and Mary Ann Harper
- Rebecca Spurr Lamb b. 17 Sep 1851, d. Oct 1851
- William Lamb+7 b. 1853, d. 1918
- Margaret Lamb+ b. 1857, d. 1928
Children of John Spurr Lamb and Emma Jane Harrison
- John Lamb+9 b. 21 Aug 1867, d. 21 Jan 1951
- Joseph Lamb+9 b. 22 Jan 1869, d. 1929
- Nicholas Spurr Lamb+9 b. 11 Jan 1871
- Emma Jane Lamb+7 b. 25 Mar 1873
- Annie Clara Lamb+7 b. 1877, d. 5 Sep 1904
Sources of Information
- [S270] Letters between Dorothy Lamb née Hull and Jan Cooper from 13 March 1998.
- [S380] E-mails between George Lamb and Jan Cooper from 7 February 2003.
- [S20022] Emails between Gregory Weekes and Jan Cooper from 13 March 2009.
- [S46000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1850/Q3 Stockton Volume xxiv Page 223.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 2384 Folio 218 Page 27.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 3679 Folio 20 Page 33.
- [S20090] Emails between Margaret Duffy née Lamb and Jan Cooper from 31 December 2007.
- [S40000] Website www.garrisonau.com/webcontent15.htm.
- [S108] E-mails between Elaine Patterson and Jan Cooper from 7 April 2005.
Rebecca Spurr Lamb 
#82, b. 17 September 1851, d. October 1851
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Rebecca Spurr Lamb was born on 17 September 1851 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of John Spurr Lamb and Mary Ann Harper. She was baptised on 26 September 1851 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, By John Lawson.2,3 Rebecca died in October 1851 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England. She was buried on 13 October 1851 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, aged three weeks.4,3
Margaret Lamb 
#83, b. 1857, d. 1928
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Margaret Lamb was born in 1857 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of John Spurr Lamb and Mary Ann Harper. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Park Street, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Spurr Lamb Margaret was a scholar.2 In the census of 2 April 1871 in High Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Mary Ann Lamb Margaret was a nursemaid.3 She married George Maunder, son of Charles Maunder and Mary ..., on 15 May 1876 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, By banns George of full age and Margaret aged 19 by John Lawson witnessed by Thomas Pattison and William Lamb. George was a gardener and lived at 33 Archer Street, Stranton.4 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Park Lodge, Elwick Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of George Maunder.5 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Park Lodge, Elwick Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of George Maunder.6 In the census of 2 April 1911 in Park Lodge, Elwick Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of George Maunder.7 Her husband George died on 1921 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.8 Margaret died in 1928 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.9
Children of Margaret Lamb and George Maunder
- Charles Maunder+10 b. 1881
- James Ernest Maunder10 b. 1883
- Catherine Annie Maunder+10 b. 1885, d. 1923
- Albert Maunder10 b. 1887
- Meggie Maunder10 b. 1888, d. 1961
- George Maunder10 b. 1890
- Lillian Maunder10 b. 1892
- Arthur Maunder10 b. 1893
- Mary Maunder10 b. 1895
- Victor Maunder10 b. 1897
Sources of Information
- [S20090] Emails between Margaret Duffy née Lamb and Jan Cooper from 31 December 2007.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 3679 Folio 20 Page 33.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4913 Folio 59 Pages 2 and 3.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1876/Q2 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 181.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4063 Folio 144 Page 42.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4639 Folio 148 Page 1.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 29616 RG78 Piece 1718A Registration District 545 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 16 Schedule Number 77.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1921/Q4 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 151 age 72.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1928/Q2 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 117 age 70.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
George Maunder
#84, b. about 1850, d. 1921
Last Edited=9 Apr 2012
George Maunder was born about 1850 in Salcombe Regis, Devon, England.1 He was the son of Charles Maunder and Mary ...2 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Trow, Salcombe Regis, Devon, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Maunder.3 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Trow, Salcombe Regis, Devon, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Maunder George was a scholar.4 He married Margaret Lamb, daughter of John Spurr Lamb and Mary Ann Harper, on 15 May 1876 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, By banns George of full age and Margaret aged 19 by John Lawson witnessed by Thomas Pattison and William Lamb. George was a gardener and lived at 33 Archer Street, Stranton.5 George was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in Park Lodge, Elwick Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, George was a gardener living with his wife, children who were all listed as scholars and his mother in law.6 George was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Park Lodge, Elwick Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, George was listed as Park Superintendent Guard living with his wife and children.7 George was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Park Lodge, Elwick Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, George was a gardener park Superintendent living with his wife and four of his children in their six roomed home. They had lost three of their thirteen children before 1911.8 George died in 1921 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.9
Children of George Maunder and Margaret Lamb
- Charles Maunder+2 b. 1881
- James Ernest Maunder2 b. 1883
- Catherine Annie Maunder+2 b. 1885, d. 1923
- Albert Maunder2 b. 1887
- Meggie Maunder2 b. 1888, d. 1961
- George Maunder2 b. 1890
- Lillian Maunder2 b. 1892
- Arthur Maunder2 b. 1893
- Mary Maunder2 b. 1895
- Victor Maunder2 b. 1897
Sources of Information
- [S20022] Emails between Gregory Weekes and Jan Cooper from 13 March 2009.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 1804 Folio 327 Page 9.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 1379 Folio 61 Page 8.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1876/Q2 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 181.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4063 Folio 144 Page 42.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4639 Folio 148 Page 1.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 29616 RG78 Piece 1718A Registration District 545 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 16 Schedule Number 77.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1921/Q4 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 151 age 72.
Joseph Robinson Harper
#85, d. before 1841
Last Edited=3 Jan 2011
Child of Joseph Robinson Harper and Rebecca ...
- Mary Ann Harper+ b. 1827, d. 1898
Elizabeth Spurr1

#86, b. 12 October 1792, d. 1874
Last Edited=9 Sep 2022
- Relationship
- 3rd great-grandmother of Janet Susan Greathead
Elizabeth Spurr was born on 12 October 1792 in Yorkshire, England, at noon.2 She was the daughter of Matthew Powill Spurr and Elizabeth Holt. She was baptised on 24 December 1792 in Rothwell, Yorkshire, England, she was described as daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth Spurr.3 She married Nicholas Lamb, son of William Lamb and Margaret Gill, on 4 June 1816 in Rothwell, Yorkshire, England.4,5,6 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Nicholas Lamb.7 Her husband Nicholas died on 27 April 1855 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, aged 66 He died from general decay, his son Charles was in attendance.8,1,9,10 In the census of 2 April 1871 in The Green, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the mother of Charles Lamb.11 Elizabeth died in 1874 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.12,8,1,13 Elizabeth was buried on 20 October 1874 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.14
Children of Elizabeth Spurr and Nicholas Lamb
- William Lamb b. 1817, d. 25 Oct 1875
- Matthew Lamb+ b. 3 Jan 1819, d. 12 Sep 1886
- Henry Lamb b. 14 Jan 1821, d. 17 Aug 1845
- Nicholas Lamb+ b. 14 Jan 1823, d. 13 Mar 1853
- Samuel Lamb+ b. 14 Mar 1824, d. 1887
- Elizabeth Lamb+ b. 8 Sep 1825, d. 1850
- Jane Lamb b. 19 Mar 1826
- Mary Ann Lamb b. 6 May 1827
- Margaret Lamb+ b. 5 Apr 1829, d. 1915
- John Spurr Lamb+ b. 6 Jun 1830, d. 5 Jul 1878
- Charles Lamb+ b. 25 Aug 1831, d. 4 Apr 1906
- Joseph Lamb+ b. 28 Jun 1835
Sources of Information
- [S270] Letters between Dorothy Lamb née Hull and Jan Cooper from 13 March 1998.
- [S1] Jan's knowledge,Copy of Birth record sheet owned by John Lamb.
- [S1] Jan's knowledge,Copy of Baptism record sheet owned by John Lamb.
- [S6] Society of Genealogists - DU/R Stranton Registers 1580-1837 page 85 found in Society of Genealogists.
- [S75] E-mails between Brian Spurr and Jan Cooper from 12 May 2000.
- [S20090] Emails between Margaret Duffy née Lamb and Jan Cooper from 31 December 2007.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO 107 Piece 2384 Folio 219 Page 29.
- [S380] E-mails between George Lamb and Jan Cooper from 7 February 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1855/Q2 Stockton Volme 10a Page 40.
- [S1] Jan's knowledge,Copy of record sheet owned by John Lamb.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4913 Folio 64 Pages 13 and 14.
- [S378] E-mails between Hugh Reginald Birks and Jan Cooper from 16 January 2001.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1874/Q4 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 134 age 82.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Family Search pilot Seaton Carew Parish registers 1833-1879 images (copy saved).
Francis Boagey1
#87, b. 1 December 1816
Last Edited=9 Aug 2011
Francis Boagey was born on 1 December 1816 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.1,2 He was the son of Francis Boagey and Isabella Hunter. He married Mary Ann Metcalf on 24 November 1838.3 Francis was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Croft Terrace, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Francis was a pilot living with his wife and children.4 Francis was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in 24 Duke Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Francis was a pilot living with his wife and children.5 Francis was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 31 March 1881 in 3 Storeys Pass, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Francis was a sea pilot.6
Children of Francis Boagey and Mary Ann Metcalf
- Andrew Boagey b. a 1841
- Francis Boagey b. 4 Oct 1844
- May Boagey b. a 1846
- Robert Boagey b. 1849
- Joseph Boagey+ b. a 1855, d. 1921
- Isabella Boagey b. 1857
- Hunter Boagey+3 b. May 1860, d. 23 Sep 1884
- Richard Boagey b. 1862
Sources of Information
- [S24] E-mails between Ann Downing and Jan Cooper from 9 November 2000.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
- [S338] Emails between Dave Robson and Jan Cooper from 28 July 2011.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 3699 Folio 104 Page 41.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4914 Folio 81 Pages 3 and 4.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4906 Folio 65 Page 21 Film 1342180.
Patrick Jack Dyason Hurley1
#88
Last Edited=1 Nov 2011
Sources of Information
- [S317] Emails between Tanya Smythe and Jan Cooper from 29 January 2011.
Charles Lamb1,2 
#89, b. 25 August 1831, d. 4 April 1906
Last Edited=8 Sep 2022
- Relationship
- 3rd great-uncle of Janet Susan Greathead
Charles Lamb was born on 25 August 1831 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.3,1 He was baptised on 25 August 1831 in All Saints, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England. He was the son of Nicholas Lamb and Elizabeth Spurr. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Nicholas Lamb.4 He was also known by the name of Old Charles of Cauld Knuckles Lamb.1,2 He married Elizabeth Boagey, daughter of Francis Boagey and Isabella Hunter, on 8 November 1856 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, They were married by licence Charles was of full age and Elizabeth also of full age by John Lawson. The ceremony was witnessed by Joseph Lamb and Elizabeth Marshall.5 Charles was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Charles was a farmer of 56 acres employing two men and living with his wife and sons and a niece Ester Edger with two servants.6 Charles was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in The Green, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Charles was a farmer living with his wife and children. Little Robert was only one month old.7 Charles was listed in Slaters Directory of 1877 as being a farmer and carrier in Seaton Carew.8 Charles was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in The Green, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Charles was a farmer.9
Charles was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Stranton Grange Farm, Stockton Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Charles was an agricultural farmer.10 Charles was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Stranton Grange Farm, Stockton Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Charles was a farmer.11 Charles died on 4 April 1906 in Stranton Grange Farm, Stockton Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 74 from Cancer of the Stomach, Emaciation and Exhaustion. The informant was Isabella Smith his daughter who was present at the death.1,2,12 Charles was buried on 6 April 1906 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by Charles Hunter. In the same grave as his wife.13,14
Charles was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Stranton Grange Farm, Stockton Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Charles was an agricultural farmer.10 Charles was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Stranton Grange Farm, Stockton Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Charles was a farmer.11 Charles died on 4 April 1906 in Stranton Grange Farm, Stockton Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 74 from Cancer of the Stomach, Emaciation and Exhaustion. The informant was Isabella Smith his daughter who was present at the death.1,2,12 Charles was buried on 6 April 1906 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by Charles Hunter. In the same grave as his wife.13,14
Children of Charles Lamb and Elizabeth Boagey
- Charles Lamb+ b. 3 Aug 1857, d. 16 Jun 1899
- Nicholas Lamb b. 8 Mar 1859, d. 24 Sep 1861
- Henry Lamb+ b. 1 Oct 1861, d. 27 Sep 1921
- Francis Hunter Lamb+ b. 30 Apr 1863, d. 10 Aug 1898
- Elizabeth Alice Lamb b. 25 Feb 1864
- Isabella Lamb+ b. 23 May 1866, d. 26 Dec 1938
- Nicholas Lamb+ b. 27 Jan 1869, d. 18 Jan 1948
- Robert Lamb b. 14 Mar 1871, d. 29 Sep 1906
- Richard Lamb b. 20 Jun 1872
- Mary Ann Lamb+ b. 5 Apr 1874, d. 31 Aug 1953
- Annie Harriet Lamb b. 14 Dec 1876
- William Spurr Lamb+ b. 16 Apr 1879, d. 21 Dec 1963
Sources of Information
- [S380] E-mails between George Lamb and Jan Cooper from 7 February 2003.
- [S270] Letters between Dorothy Lamb née Hull and Jan Cooper from 13 March 1998.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO 107 Piece 2384 Folio 219 Page 29.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1856/Q4 Stockton Volume 10a Page 100.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 3701 Folio 93 Page 29.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4913 Folio 64 Pages 13 and 14.
- [S6] Society of Genealogists - Slaters Directory - West Hartlepool 1877.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4905 Folio 91 Page 40 Film 1342179 - Cleveland FHS Holy Trinity records.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4066 Folio 129 Page 51 and 52.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4641 Folio 116 Page 6.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1906/Q2 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 77.
- [S15] E-mails between Grenville Davies and Jan Cooper from 7 February 2003.
- [S40015] Cleveland Family History Society.
Elizabeth Grace Wallace

#90, b. about 1785, d. 1850
Last Edited=4 Sep 2022
- Relationship
- 3rd great-grandmother of Janet Susan Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- John Anderson
Elizabeth Grace Wallace was born about 1785 in Scotland.1 She married John Anderson on 15 January 1816 in Pickhill, Yorkshire, England.2,3 In the census of 7 June 1841 in Norton-on-Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Anderson.4 Elizabeth died in 1850 in South Shields, Durham, England.5
Children of Elizabeth Grace Wallace and John Anderson
- Ann Grace Anderson+ b. a 1822, d. 4 Jun 1884
- Elizabeth Anderson b. 1825, d. b 1832
- William Wallace Anderson b. a 1827, d. 1861
- George Anderson+ b. a 1828, d. 1867
- Elizabeth Anderson+ b. a 1832, d. 1901
- Andrew Anderson b. 1835, d. 11 May 1897
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S270] Letters between Dorothy Lamb née Hull and Jan Cooper from 13 March 1998 Dorothy says John Anderson married twice 1 - Elizabeth Wallace, 2 - Grace???
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Indexing project 105015-5 Source and M01092-1 Source 496809.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 317/16 Folio 35 Page 26.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1850/Q3 Stockton and Sedgefield Volume 24 Page 139 - age 64.
Charles Lamb1,2 
#91, b. 3 August 1857, d. 16 June 1899
Last Edited=8 Sep 2022
- Relationship
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Charles Lamb was born on 3 August 1857 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.3,4,5 He was the son of Charles Lamb and Elizabeth Boagey. He was baptised on 3 September 1857 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson.6,7 He was also known by the name of Young Charles Lamb.1,2 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Lamb.8 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Ashburn Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the nephew of Matthew Lamb Charles was a contractor.9 He married Mary Jane Watson, daughter of ... Watson and Jane Patterson, in 1882 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.10 Charles was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in The Green, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Charles was a carter living with his wife and children.11 Charles died on 16 June 1899 in Glebe Farm, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, aged 41 from Tuberculosis peritonitis. His brother in law Henry registered his death.12,5 Charles was buried on 19 June 1899 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by Charles Hunter.13,5 Charles and his wife Mary Jane share a grave stone with their son Charles W, who was interred at Ferryhill and their daughter Minnie L Thompson.14

Children of Charles Lamb and Mary Jane Watson
- Mary Elizabeth Lamb b. 1883
- Charles Watson Lamb+ b. 13 Aug 1884, d. 16 Jan 1908
- Mabel Lamb+ b. 7 Apr 1886, d. 8 Jul 1934
- Minnie Isabella Lamb+ b. 5 May 1888, d. 8 Nov 1981
- Norman James Lamb+ b. 21 Jun 1890, d. 30 Oct 1944
- Dora Patterson Lamb+ b. 8 Jun 1892, d. 25 Aug 1960
- Lena Lamb b. 27 Nov 1894, d. 21 Mar 1904
Sources of Information
- [S380] E-mails between George Lamb and Jan Cooper from 7 February 2003.
- [S270] Letters between Dorothy Lamb née Hull and Jan Cooper from 13 March 1998.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1857/Q3 Stockton Volume 10a Page 80.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S16578] Emails between Linda Hopper and Jan Cooper from 1 March 2006.
- [S20090] Emails between Margaret Duffy née Lamb and Jan Cooper from 31 December 2007.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1857/Q4 Stockton Volume 10a Page 57.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 3701 Folio 93 Page 29.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4905 Folio 75 Page 7 FHL film 1342179.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1882/Q2 Middlesbro Volume 9d Page 817.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4058 Folio 89 Page 34.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1899/Q2 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 98.
- [S15] E-mails between Grenville Davies and Jan Cooper from 7 February 2003.
- [S1] Jan's knowledge.
Nicholas Lamb 
#92, b. 8 March 1859, d. 24 September 1861
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Nicholas Lamb was born on 8 March 1859 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.1 He was the son of Charles Lamb and Elizabeth Boagey. He was baptised on 7 April 1859 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson.2 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Lamb.3 Nicholas died on 24 September 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, aged 2 Scarletina; informed by Charles father.4 Nicholas was buried on 26 September 1861 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson.5,2
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1859/Q2 Stockton Volume 10a Page 95.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Family Search pilot Seaton Carew Parish registers 1833-1879 images (copy saved).
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 3701 Folio 93 Page 29.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1861/Q3 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 74.
- [S15] E-mails between Grenville Davies and Jan Cooper from 7 February 2003.
Henry Lamb1 
#93, b. 1 October 1861, d. 27 September 1921
Last Edited=10 Sep 2022
- Relationship
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Henry Lamb was born on 1 October 1861 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.2,3 He was the son of Charles Lamb and Elizabeth Boagey. He was baptised on 27 October 1861 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson.4 In the census of 2 April 1871 in The Green, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Lamb Henry was a scholar.5 In the census of 3 April 1881 in The Green, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Lamb.6 He married Elizabeth Watson in 1885 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.7 Henry was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in High Throston, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Henry was a farmer.8 Henry registered the death of his brother Charles in 1899.9 Henry was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in High Throston, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Henry was a farmer.10 Henry was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in High Throston, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Henry was a farmer living with his wife, children and a visitor Gordon Palmer.11 Henry died on 27 September 1921 in High Stotfold, Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 59.12,13 His estate was probated on 6 December 1921 in Durham to his widow Elizabeth Lamb and sons Lester James Lamb, Henry Lamb and Horace Watson Lamb all farmers. His effects were valued at £1,651 12s.13
Children of Henry Lamb and Elizabeth Watson
- Lester James Lamb b. a 1886, d. 1934
- Henry Lamb+ b. 11 Dec 1886
- Gertrude Annie Lamb b. 1888
- Horace Watson Lamb b. 23 Jul 1890, d. 22 Apr 1943
- Daisy Lamb14 b. 1892
- Bertha Elizabeth Lamb+ b. 16 Feb 1894
- Irene Lamb14 b. 1896
Sources of Information
- [S270] Letters between Dorothy Lamb née Hull and Jan Cooper from 13 March 1998.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1861/Q4 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 89.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Family Search pilot Seaton Carew Parish registers 1833-1879 images (copy saved).
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4913 Folio 64 Pages 13 and 14.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4905 Folio 91 Page 40 Film 1342179 - Cleveland FHS Holy Trinity records.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1859/Q3 Hartlepool Volme 10a page 164.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4059 Folio 80 Page 1.
- [S380] E-mails between George Lamb and Jan Cooper from 7 February 2003.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4634 Folio 67 Page 6.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 rg14_29664_0085_03.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 8962/Q3 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 93 - age 59.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
Francis Hunter Lamb 
#94, b. 30 April 1863, d. 10 August 1898
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Francis Hunter Lamb was born on 30 April 1863 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.1,2 He was the son of Charles Lamb and Elizabeth Boagey. He was baptised on 4 June 1863 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson.3 In the census of 2 April 1871 in The Green, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Lamb.4 In the census of 3 April 1881 in The Green, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Lamb.5 He married Eliza Dobson, daughter of Thomas Dobson and Amy Acacter, in 1888 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.6 Francis was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Stranton Grange, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Francis was a foreman on his fathers farm his wife and two small children were staying with her parents.7 Francis died on 10 August 1898 in Newcastle Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England, aged 35 Intestinal obstructuctor/operation shock; and was registered by Mary Young (cousin) in attendance giving address as 55 High Street, South Benwett, he was a farm servant.8 Francis was buried on 12 August 1898 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, By John W Pattison.9
Children of Francis Hunter Lamb and Eliza Dobson
- Francis Hunter Lamb b. 11 Aug 1888
- Eliza Lamb b. 1890
- Thomas Dobson Lamb b. 1892
Sources of Information
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1863/Q2 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 119.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Family Search pilot Seaton Carew Parish registers 1833-1879 images (copy saved).
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4913 Folio 64 Pages 13 and 14.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4905 Folio 91 Page 40 Film 1342179 - Cleveland FHS Holy Trinity records.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1888/Q1 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 139.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4066 Folio 129 Page 51.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1898/Q3 Newcastle T Volume 10b Page 83.
- [S15] E-mails between Grenville Davies and Jan Cooper from 7 February 2003.
Elizabeth Alice Lamb 
#95, b. 25 February 1864
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Elizabeth Alice Lamb was born on 25 February 1864 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Lamb and Elizabeth Boagey. She was baptised on 6 October 1864 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by M L Broughton.3 In the census of 2 April 1871 in The Green, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Lamb Elizabeth was a scholar.4 In the census of 3 April 1881 in The Green, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Lamb.5 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Stranton Grange Farm, Stockton Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Lamb.6
Sources of Information
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1864/Q1 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 135.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Family Search pilot Seaton Carew Parish registers 1833-1879 images (copy saved).
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4913 Folio 64 Pages 13 and 14.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4905 Folio 91 Page 40 Film 1342179 - Cleveland FHS Holy Trinity records.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4066 Folio 129 Page 51 and 52.
Isabella Lamb1,2 
#96, b. 23 May 1866, d. 26 December 1938
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Isabella Lamb was born on 23 May 1866 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.3,4 She was the daughter of Charles Lamb and Elizabeth Boagey. She was baptised on 23 August 1866 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson. In the census of 3 April 1881 in The Green, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Lamb.5 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Stranton Grange Farm, Stockton Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Lamb.6 She married Captain Edwin Smith in 1894 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.7 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 9 Walworth Terrace, Park Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Captain Edwin Smith.8 Isabella died on 26 December 1938 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 72 Cerebral haemorrhage and general arteris sclerosis and chronic bronchitis; son C C Smith present at death.9
Children of Isabella Lamb and Captain Edwin Smith
- Edwin Smith b. a 1897, d. 21 Sep 1914
- Charles C Smith10 b. a 1899
- Mary Alfreda Smith b. a 1902
Sources of Information
- [S380] E-mails between George Lamb and Jan Cooper from 7 February 2003.
- [S270] Letters between Dorothy Lamb née Hull and Jan Cooper from 13 March 1998.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1866/Q2 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 166.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4905 Folio 91 Page 40 Film 1342179 - Cleveland FHS Holy Trinity records.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4066 Folio 129 Page 51 and 52.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1894/Q1 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 165.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4640 Folio 74 Page 44.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1938/Q4 W Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 167.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
Nicholas Lamb 
#97, b. 27 January 1869, d. 18 January 1948
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Nicholas Lamb was born on 27 January 1869 in 7 Stranton Place, Hartlepool, Durham, England.1 He was the son of Charles Lamb and Elizabeth Boagey. He was baptised on 21 February 1869 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, By John Lawson. In the census of 2 April 1871 in The Green, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Lamb Nicholas was a scholar.2 In the census of 3 April 1881 in The Green, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Lamb.3 He married Matilda Sorenson, daughter of Andrew Sorenson and Eliza A Campion, on 23 December 1895. He was a master pork butcher.4 Nicholas died on 18 January 1948 aged 78.
Children of Nicholas Lamb and Matilda Sorenson
- Nicholas Lamb b. 14 May 1896, d. 19 May 1960
- Elsie Lamb b. 10 Apr 1898, d. 28 Nov 1902
- Marion Lamb+ b. 30 Aug 1900, d. 11 Sep 1928
- Harold Lamb b. 12 Jan 1903, d. 6 Jan 1909
- Lilian Lamb b. 23 Feb 1905, d. 7 Apr 1908
- Charles Lamb b. 10 Mar 1906, d. 13 Apr 1908
- Norman Lamb b. 6 Feb 1908, d. 7 Mar 1908
- Edwin Lamb b. 22 Apr 1909, d. 16 Nov 1977
- John Lamb b. 10 Aug 1910, d. 14 Oct 1910
- Edith Lamb b. 10 Oct 1912, d. 10 Oct 1913
- Marjorie Lamb+ b. 26 Sep 1918
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1869/Q1 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 148.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4913 Folio 64 Pages 13 and 14.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4905 Folio 91 Page 40 Film 1342179 - Cleveland FHS Holy Trinity records.
- [S588] E-mails between Neil Mallam and Jan Cooper from 8 November 2000.
Robert Lamb 
#98, b. 14 March 1871, d. 29 September 1906
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Robert Lamb was born on 14 March 1871 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.1,2 He was the son of Charles Lamb and Elizabeth Boagey. In the census of 2 April 1871 in The Green, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Lamb.3 He was baptised on 30 April 1871 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.4 He was baptised on 30 April 1871 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson. In the census of 3 April 1881 in The Green, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Lamb.5 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Stranton Grange Farm, Stockton Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Lamb.6 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 12 Sandringham Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the boarder of Walter Hawkins Bosomworth Robert was a machinist at the shipyard, later became Walter's brother in law, marrying his sister Mabel.7 He married Mabel Bosomworth, daughter of William Bosomworth and Isabella Hawkins, in 1905 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.8 Robert died on 29 September 1906 in Stranton Grange Farm, Stockton Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 35 from Tuberculosis piritonitis informed by William S Lamb (brother.)9 Robert was buried on 1 October 1906 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by Charles Hunter, in the same grave as his wife.10
Sources of Information
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1871/Q1 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 192.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4913 Folio 64 Pages 13 and 14.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Family Search pilot Seaton Carew Parish registers 1833-1879 images (copy saved).
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4905 Folio 91 Page 40 Film 1342179 - Cleveland FHS Holy Trinity records.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4066 Folio 129 Page 51 and 52.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4638 Folio 177 Page 2.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1905/Q2 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 276.
- [S47000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of death certificate 1906/Q3 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 114.
- [S40015] Cleveland Family History Society.
Richard Lamb 
#99, b. 20 June 1872
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Richard Lamb was born on 20 June 1872 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.1,2 He was the son of Charles Lamb and Elizabeth Boagey. He was baptised on 11 July 1872 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson.3 In the census of 3 April 1881 in The Green, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Lamb.4 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Stranton Grange Farm, Stockton Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Lamb.5 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Stranton Grange Farm, Stockton Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Lamb.6
Sources of Information
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1872/Q? Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 230.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Family Search pilot Seaton Carew Parish registers 1833-1879 images (copy saved).
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4905 Folio 91 Page 40 Film 1342179 - Cleveland FHS Holy Trinity records.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4066 Folio 129 Page 51 and 52.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4641 Folio 116 Page 6.
Mary Jane Watson
#100, b. 11 November 1858, d. 3 January 1930
Last Edited=30 Dec 2022
Mary Jane Watson was born on 11 November 1858 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England.1,2,3 She was the daughter of ... Watson and Jane Patterson.1 She was baptised on 11 November 1858. She married Charles Lamb, son of Charles Lamb and Elizabeth Boagey, in 1882 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.4 In the census of 5 April 1891 in The Green, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Charles Lamb.5 Her husband Charles died on 16 June 1899 in Glebe Farm, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, aged 41 from Tuberculosis peritonitis. His brother in law Henry registered his death.6,2 Mary was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Front Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Mary was described as a farmer living with her children, her niece Bertha Lamb aged 7 born in West Hartlepool was also staying with her.7 Mary was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Cockson's Green Farm, East Howle, Ferryhill, Durham, England, Mary was listed as a farmer living with three of her children and her mother with one servant and two boarders in her nine roomed home.8 Mary died on 3 January 1930 in Bolton Grove, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, aged 71 from Diabetes. Her son in law E Thompson registered her death.9,2 Mary was buried on 5 January 1930 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England.10,2 The will of Mary was proved on 30 April 1930 to her son Norman James Lamb and her daughter Minnie Isabelle Thompson in Durham, England, her estate was valued at £445 1s 1d.11 Charles and his wife Mary Jane share a grave stone with their son Charles W, who was interred at Ferryhill and their daughter Minnie L Thompson.12

Children of Mary Jane Watson and Charles Lamb
- Mary Elizabeth Lamb b. 1883
- Charles Watson Lamb+ b. 13 Aug 1884, d. 16 Jan 1908
- Mabel Lamb+ b. 7 Apr 1886, d. 8 Jul 1934
- Minnie Isabella Lamb+ b. 5 May 1888, d. 8 Nov 1981
- Norman James Lamb+ b. 21 Jun 1890, d. 30 Oct 1944
- Dora Patterson Lamb+ b. 8 Jun 1892, d. 25 Aug 1960
- Lena Lamb b. 27 Nov 1894, d. 21 Mar 1904
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S16578] Emails between Linda Hopper and Jan Cooper from 1 March 2006.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1858/Q4 Newcastle T Volume 10b Page 19, 34 or 68.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1882/Q2 Middlesbro Volume 9d Page 817.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4058 Folio 89 Page 34.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1899/Q2 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 98.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4635 Folio 32 Page 18.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 29697 RG78 Piece 1720 Registration District 546 Sub District 2 Enumeration District 16 Schedule Number 155.
- [S47000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of death certificate 1930/Q1 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 144.
- [S40015] Cleveland Family History Society.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1861-1941.
- [S1] Jan's knowledge.