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     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.

     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

     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

     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.

     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

     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

     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 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

     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

     Joseph Robinson Harper married Rebecca ...¹ Joseph died before 1841 he was a mason.²

     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

     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

     Patrick Jack Dyason Hurley was the son of Alfred Egbert Hurley and Constance Caldecott.¹

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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.

     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

     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

     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