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     Elizabeth Markwell was born in 1756. She was the daughter of George Markwell and Isabel Jameson.

     Mary Watson married David Markwell, son of George Markwell and Isabel Jameson, in 1762.

     Mary Walker was born in 1732/33. She married David Markwell, son of George Markwell and Isabel Jameson, in 1765 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England. Mary died in 1815 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.

     William Markwell was born in 1764. He was the son of David Markwell and Mary Watson.

     Mary Grey married George Markwell, son of George Markwell and Isabel Jameson, in 1772 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England. Mary died in 1797.

     Christian Forsythe was born in 1776 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.¹ She married George Markwell, son of George Markwell and Isabel Jameson, before 24 May 1799 in Scotland.¹ Christian died in 1816 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.

     George Markwell was born on 24 May 1799 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England. He was the son of George Markwell and Christian Forsythe. He was baptised on 10 June 1799 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England, Holy Island Parish Registers at Newcastle Library, Baptism Register. He married Sarah Stein Lilburn about 1820. George was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Holy Island, Northumberland, England, George was a fisherman. George died before 1881.¹

     William Markwell was born on 1 May 1800 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England. He was the son of George Markwell and Christian Forsythe. He was baptised on 8 May 1800 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.

     Jane Markwell was born on 30 January 1802 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England. She was the daughter of George Markwell and Christian Forsythe. She was baptised on 21 March 1802 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.¹ She married William Rankin.² In the census of 7 June 1841 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England, she was listed as the wife of William Rankin.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 she was listed as the wife of William Rankin.⁴ Her husband William died on 1857 in Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, England.⁵ Jane died in 1866 in Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, England.⁶

     Jemima Hay Markwell was born on 15 February 1804 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England. She was the daughter of George Markwell and Christian Forsythe. She was baptised on 26 February 1804 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England, Bet 1804 - 1826 Holy Island, Northumberland ( Holy Island Parish Registers at Newcastle Library, Baptism Register and Marriage Register) 31 Jan 1842 Hunter Street, Hartlepool (Hartlepool, St Hilda Parish Registers at Durham Record Office, Marriage Register, Son Michael.)¹ She married Robert Snowdon, son of Joseph Snowdon and Elizabeth Sharp, on 1 October 1826 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.¹ Her husband Robert died on 8 January 1838 in St Hilda's, Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 38 by drowning in Hartlepool Bay.
On the grave the inscription reads "Sacred to the memory of Robert Snowden Pilot was drowned in Hartlepool Bay 8 January 1838 aged 35 years and of wife Jemima, his wife who died 26 May 1861 aged 57 years also of Robert and Hannah Snowden who died in infancy, and of son William Snowden, their son who died 4 September 1865. This monument was erected as a token of their affection and esteem by their surviving children. Long will rememberence feel a pang severe and over this grave affection drop a tear." Jemima was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 June 1841 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, Jemima was listed as a grocer living with her three children.² Jemima was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Bedford Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Jemima was enumerated as a grocer formally a fishermans wife. She was living with two of her children and her niece Margaret Markwell and had five lodgers.³ Jemima was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Bedford Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Jemima was a grocer living with her grandaughter Margaret Walker.⁴ Jemima died on 26 May 1861 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 57.^5,6 She was buried on 31 May 1861 in St Hilda's, Hartlepool, Durham, England, in Grave 53, on the grave the inscription reads "Sacred to the memory of Robert Snowden Pilot was drowned in Hartlepool Bay 8 January 1838 aged 35 years and of wife Jemima, his wife who died 26 May 1861 aged 57 years also of Robert and Hannah Snowden who died in infancy, and of son William Snowden, their son who died 4 September 1865. This monument was erected as a token of their affection and esteem by their surviving children. Long will rememberence feel a pang severe and over this grave affection drop a tear."⁷ The will of Jemima was proved on 12 June 1861 in Durham by William Rust from Lowestoft in Suffol. He was a pilot and her Executor. Her effects were valued at under £100.⁵

     David Markwell was born on 27 April 1806 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England. He was the son of George Markwell and Christian Forsythe. He was baptised on 25 May 1806 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.¹ He married Mary ...² David was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 June 1841 in Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, David was a carpenter living with his wife and children.³ He married Sarah Elton in 1850 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁴ David was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Chester Road, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, David was a shipwright living with his wife and two children.⁵

     John Markwell was born on 19 August 1808 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England. He was the son of George Markwell and Christian Forsythe. He was baptised on 27 August 1808 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.¹ He married Margaret ... His wife Margaret died on 1852 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.² He married Elizabeth Jerrett in 1859 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.³ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 22 Duke Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, John was a shipwright,living with his wife and son and a visitorJoseph Markwell Lamb who was also a shipwright and his nephew. This house was apparently sometimes occupied by Snowdons.⁴ John died in 1885 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁵

     James Forsyth Markwell was born on 5 January 1811 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England. He was the son of George Markwell and Christian Forsythe. He was baptised on 2 February 1811 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.¹ He married Mary ...

     Sarah Stein Lilburn was born in 1798 in Beadnell, Northumberland, England. She married George Markwell, son of George Markwell and Christian Forsythe, about 1820. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Holy Island, Northumberland, England, she was listed as the wife of George Markwell. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England, she was listed as the mother of George Markwell.² Sarah died in 1882.

     David Markwell was born in 1836 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England. He was the son of George Markwell and Sarah Stein Lilburn. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Holy Island, Northumberland, England, he was listed as the son of George Markwell.

     Thomas Markwell was born in 1838 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England. He was the son of George Markwell and Sarah Stein Lilburn. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Holy Island, Northumberland, England, he was listed as the son of George Markwell.

     William Rankin was born in 1788 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.¹ He married Jane Markwell, daughter of George Markwell and Christian Forsythe.¹ William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 June 1841 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England, William was a fisherman living with his wife and children.² I believe William's brother was Alexander bc 1806 who married a Jane bc 1806. Their children by 1841 were Alexander bc 1835, William bc 1837, Mary bc 1839, Gibson b 1841 (2 months in June 1841). The family lived in the same village as William and his family.³ William was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851.⁴ William died in 1857 in Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, England.⁵

     William Rankin was born on 18 July 1830 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.¹ He was the son of William Rankin and Jane Markwell. He was baptised on 12 September 1830 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.¹ In the census of 7 June 1841 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England, he was listed as the son of William Rankin.² In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the son of William Rankin He was an agricultural labourer.³

     George Rankin was born on 4 November 1832 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.¹ He was the son of William Rankin and Jane Markwell. He was baptised on 6 January 1833 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.¹ In the census of 7 June 1841 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England, he was listed as the son of William Rankin.² In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the son of William Rankin He was an agricultural labourer.³

     Jemima Rankin was born on 26 August 1835 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Rankin and Jane Markwell. She was baptised on 27 September 1835 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.¹ In the census of 7 June 1841 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Rankin.² In the census of 30 March 1851 she was listed as the daughter of William Rankin.³

     Robert Snowdon Rankin was born on 24 February 1838 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.¹ He was the son of William Rankin and Jane Markwell. He was baptised on 19 August 1838 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.¹ In the census of 7 June 1841 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England, he was listed as the son of William Rankin.² In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the son of William Rankin.³

     Stephen Rankin was born on 31 January 1841 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.¹ He was the son of William Rankin and Jane Markwell. In the census of 7 June 1841 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England, he was listed as the son of William Rankin.² He was baptised on 22 August 1841 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the son of William Rankin.³

     Margaret Rankin was born on 22 April 1844 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Rankin and Jane Markwell. She was baptised on 2 June 1844 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 she was listed as the daughter of William Rankin.²

     Robert Snowdon was born on 19 May 1799 in Hartlepool, Durham, England. He was the son of Joseph Snowdon and Elizabeth Sharp. He was baptised on 19 June 1799 in St Hilda's, Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ He married Jemima Hay Markwell, daughter of George Markwell and Christian Forsythe, on 1 October 1826 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.¹ He was a fisherman then a sea pilot. He died on 8 January 1838 in St Hilda's, Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 38 by drowning in Hartlepool Bay.
On the grave the inscription reads "Sacred to the memory of Robert Snowden Pilot was drowned in Hartlepool Bay 8 January 1838 aged 35 years and of wife Jemima, his wife who died 26 May 1861 aged 57 years also of Robert and Hannah Snowden who died in infancy, and of son William Snowden, their son who died 4 September 1865. This monument was erected as a token of their affection and esteem by their surviving children. Long will rememberence feel a pang severe and over this grave affection drop a tear."

     Joseph Snowdon married Elizabeth Sharp.