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     Elspeth Gibb was born on 16 November 1801 in St Vigeans, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.^2,3 She was the daughter of James Gibb and Elizabeth Williamson.³ She married William Ferrier, son of William Ferrier and Katherine Bowden, on 13 November 1823 in Kirkden, Angus, Scotland.^1,4,3 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Sea Cottage, Inverkeilor, Angus, Scotland, she was listed as the wife of William Ferrier.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Corkie Know, Inverkeilor, Angus, Scotland, she was listed as the wife of William Ferrier.⁶ Her husband William died on 17 April 1867 aged 72 he was a Master Mason.³ Elspeth died on 5 February 1886 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland, aged 84.³

     On the marriage certificate of his daughter on 13 January 1917 he was described as a Tin Smith.¹

     Arthur Adamson married Margaret Alice Moore.¹ He was born about 1884.² Arthur and Margaret emigrated with their young adopted daughter Edna leaving Liverpool on 2 Febuary 1923 aboard the White Star owned SS Baltic. Arthur was described as a plumber and living at 6 Campion Street, West Hartlepool They arrived in New York about Edna's third birthday and settling in Cleveland, Ohio. Meg as she was affectionately known, returned with Edna in 1934 for a visit to Hartlepool and decided not to return to US, so Arthur had to sell up and come home.^1,2

     Margaret Alice Moore married Arthur Adamson.¹ She was born about 1883.² Arthur and Margaret emigrated with their young adopted daughter Edna leaving Liverpool on 2 Febuary 1923 aboard the White Star owned SS Baltic. Arthur was described as a plumber and living at 6 Campion Street, West Hartlepool They arrived in New York about Edna's third birthday and settling in Cleveland, Ohio. Meg as she was affectionately known, returned with Edna in 1934 for a visit to Hartlepool and decided not to return to US, so Arthur had to sell up and come home.^1,2

     Stephen William Dimelow was born on 5 July 1916 in Old Haywoods, Deepcar, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 He married Edna May Adamson, daughter of Henry Kemp Stewart and Hannah Mary Allinson, on 24 April 1940 in St Mary's, Bolsterstone, Yorkshire, England.^1,3 Stephen was a good footballer and was offered a place with Norwich Football Club but turned it down as he was homesick. He played for his local team and enjoyed dancing.¹ Stephen died in January 1997 in Stocksbridge, Yorkshire, England, aged 80.^1,4

     William Dresser was born about 1831 in Well, Yorkshire, England.² He married Hannah Smith in 1854 in Chelmsford, Essex, England.^1,3 William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in 1 Freeman Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, William was a labourer on the farm.⁴ William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Freeman Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, William was listed as a Rivy Porter.⁵ William died in 1878 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^2,6

     Hannah Smith was born about 1832 in Snainton, Yorkshire, England.² She married William Dresser in 1854 in Chelmsford, Essex, England.^1,3 In the census of 7 April 1861 in 1 Freeman Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Dresser.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Freeman Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Dresser.⁵ Her husband William died on 1878 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^2,6 Hannah was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 3 Freeman Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Hannah was listed as formerly cook.⁷ Hannah was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 3 Freeman Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Hannah has some of her children living with her.⁸ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 18 Landringham Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the mother in law of Albert John Morgan Hannah was living with her daughter Jane and her famiy.⁹ Hannah died in 1905 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹⁰

     John Christopher Dresser was born in 1860 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Dresser and Hannah Smith.¹ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 1 Freeman Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Dresser.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Freeman Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Dresser He was a scholar.⁴ John died in 1876 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁵

     Mary Ann Dresser was born about 1856 in Whittle, Essex, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Dresser and Hannah Smith.¹ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 1 Freeman Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Dresser.² In the census of 2 April 1871 in Freeman Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Dresser.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 3 Freeman Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Hannah Dresser.⁴ She married Joseph Barton in 1883 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, Mary Ann married either James Powell or Joseph Barton.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Coudon Gate, Coudon, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Barton.⁶

     George Dresser was born in 1867 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Dresser and Hannah Smith.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Freeman Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Dresser.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 3 Freeman Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Hannah Dresser He was a scholar.⁴ He married Clare Annie Newson in 1890 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Alfred Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son in law of Alfred and Mary Newson. Alfred was a Mariner on the seas. The household consisted of Alfred aged 47 and his wife Mary aged 46, their children Alfred aged 18 a marine engine fitter, Sarah aged 15 and an apprentice dressmaker, James William aged 13 and a scholar, Harry aged 11 and a scholar, Samuel aged 8 and a scholar, Mary Ellen aged 6 and a scholar and George and his wife Clare. George was listed as a North E Railway servant.⁶ George died in 1918 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁷

     Jane Elizabeth Dresser was born in 1865 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Dresser and Hannah Smith.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Freeman Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Dresser She was a scholar.³ She married Albert John Morgan in 1891 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 3 Freeman Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Hannah Dresser.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 18 Landringham Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Albert John Morgan.⁶

     William Jonathan Dresser was born in 1863 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Dresser and Hannah Smith.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Freeman Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Dresser He was a scholar.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 3 Freeman Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Hannah Dresser William was a railway guard.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 3 Freeman Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Hannah Dresser William was a railway shunter.⁵

     Joseph Dresser was born in 1872 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Dresser and Hannah Smith.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 3 Freeman Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Hannah Dresser He was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 3 Freeman Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Hannah Dresser.⁴ He married Mary Ann H Levitt in 1897 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, Joseph married either Elizabeth Hargreaves or Mary Ann H Levoitt.⁵ Joseph was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 15 Graham Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Joseph was a railway shunter.⁶

     Joseph Barton was born about 1857 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.² He married Mary Ann Dresser, daughter of William Dresser and Hannah Smith, in 1883 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, Mary Ann married either James Powell or Joseph Barton.¹ Joseph was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Coudon Gate, Coudon, Durham, England, Joseph was a plate layer.³

     Albert John Morgan was born in 1857 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales.^2,3 He married Jane Elizabeth Dresser, daughter of William Dresser and Hannah Smith, in 1891 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 3 Freeman Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son in law of Hannah Dresser Albert was a marine engieer.⁴ Albert was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 18 Landringham Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Albert was a marine engineer. He was living with his wife and two small children and his mother in law Hannah was also in the houshold.⁵

     Clare Annie Newson was born about 1869 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.² She married George Dresser, son of William Dresser and Hannah Smith, in 1890 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Alfred Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Alfred and Mary Newson. Alfred was a Mariner on the seas. The household consisted of Alfred aged 47 and his wife Mary aged 46, their children Alfred aged 18 a marine engine fitter, Sarah aged 15 and an apprentice dressmaker, James William aged 13 and a scholar, Harry aged 11 and a scholar, Samuel aged 8 and a scholar, Mary Ellen aged 6 and a scholar and George and his wife Clare. George was listed as a North E Railway servant.³

     Mary Ann H Levitt was born about 1874 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.² She married Joseph Dresser, son of William Dresser and Hannah Smith, in 1897 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, Joseph married either Elizabeth Hargreaves or Mary Ann H Levoitt.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 15 Graham Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Dresser.³

     Bertie Morgan was born in 1898 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of Albert John Morgan and Jane Elizabeth Dresser.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 18 Landringham Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Albert John Morgan.³

     Dora Morgan was born in 1892 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Albert John Morgan and Jane Elizabeth Dresser.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 18 Landringham Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Albert John Morgan.³

     Mabel Dresser was born in 1899 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph Dresser and Mary Ann H Levitt.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 15 Graham Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Dresser.³

     Annie Dresser was born in 1900 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph Dresser and Mary Ann H Levitt.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 15 Graham Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Dresser.³

     Patricia Giguere was born in USA. She married Roger Julian Greathead, son of Dennis Lenard Greathead and Maureen Amy Lowe, in USA.¹ In 1995 Roger and Pat appear to be in New Jersey, moving to Maryland in 1998 and in 2000 to Wisconsin.² Pat was awarded a Master Gardener trophy.³