Elspeth Gibb1

#18951, b. about 1800
Relationship=3rd great-grandmother of Janet Susan Greathead.
Last Edited=17 Sep 2007
Elspeth Gibb was born about 1800 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland.2 She married William Ferrier on 13 November 1823 in Kirkden, Angus, Scotland.1,3 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Sea Cottage, Inverkeilor, Angus, Scotland, she was listed as the wife of William Ferrier.4 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Corkie Know, Inverkeilor, Angus, Scotland, she was listed as the wife of William Ferrier.5
Children of Elspeth Gibb and William Ferrier
- Elizabeth Lyall Ferrier+ b. 7 Aug 1826, d. 5 Sep 19031
- Alexander Ferrier b. a 18342
- James Ferrier b. a 18362
- Isabella Ferrier b. a 18372
- Margaret Ferrier b. a 18412
- Agnes Ferrier b. a 18442
Sources of Information
- [S18877] Emails between Maggie Harvey née Dimelow and Jan Cooper from 5 September 2007.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S10] IGI Family Record Family Search International Genealogical Index v 5.0 British Isles/Africa - Parish registers for Kirkden, 1650-1854 Church of Scotland. Parish Church of Kirkden (Angus) Film 0993442.
- UK 1851 Census www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk - census 1851 293/00 001/00 011.
- UK 1861 Census www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk - Census 1861 293/00 001/00 008.
Richard Allinson1
#18952
Last Edited=15 Sep 2007
On the marriage certificate of his daughter on 13 January 1917 he was described as a Tin Smith.1
Child of Richard Allinson
- Hannah Mary Allinson+ b. a 1894, d. 15 Mar 19531
Sources of Information
- General Register Office, Information taken from Marriage certificate of daughter.
Arthur Adamson1 
#18953, b. about 1884
Last Edited=16 Sep 2007
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 Moore1 
#18954, b. about 1883
Last Edited=16 Sep 2007
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 Dimelow1
#18955, b. 5 July 1916, d. January 1997
Last Edited=15 Sep 2007
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 He died in January 1997 in Stocksbridge, Yorkshire, England, aged 80.1,4
Child of Stephen William Dimelow and Edna May Stewart
- Margaret Dimelow (living)
Sources of Information
- [S18877] Emails between Maggie Harvey née Dimelow and Jan Cooper from 5 September 2007.
- [S5] Jan's thoughts based on information from GRO or Parish record entries.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1940/Q2 Wortley Volume 9c Page 866.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - January 1997 Sheffield District no 0481B Reg no B60A Ent no 270 Dor 197.
William Dresser1
#18957, b. about 1831, d. 1878
Last Edited=15 Sep 2007
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 of on the census of 7 April 1861 in 1 Freeman Street, Stranton, 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, Durham, England, William was listed as a Rivy Porter.5 He died in 1878 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.2,6
Children of William Dresser and Hannah Smith
- Mary Ann Dresser b. a 18562
- Isabella Dresser+ b. 18581
- John Christopher Dresser b. 1860, d. 18762
- William Jonathan Dresser b. 18632
- Jane Elizabeth Dresser+ b. 18652
- George Dresser b. 1867, d. 19182
- Joseph Dresser+ b. 18722
Sources of Information
- [S18877] Emails between Maggie Harvey née Dimelow and Jan Cooper from 5 September 2007.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1854/Q4 Celmsford Volume 4a Page 243.
- UK 1861 Census RG9 Piece 3703 Folio 11 Page 15.
- UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4920 Folio 37 Page 67.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1878/Q4 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 63.
Hannah Smith1
#18958, b. about 1832, d. 1905
Last Edited=30 Sep 2007
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, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Dresser.4 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Freeman Street, Stranton, 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, 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, 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 She died in 1905 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.10
Children of Hannah Smith and William Dresser
- Mary Ann Dresser b. a 18562
- Isabella Dresser+ b. 1858
- John Christopher Dresser b. 1860, d. 18762
- William Jonathan Dresser b. 18632
- Jane Elizabeth Dresser+ b. 18652
- George Dresser b. 1867, d. 19182
- Joseph Dresser+ b. 18722
Sources of Information
- [S18877] Emails between Maggie Harvey née Dimelow and Jan Cooper from 5 September 2007.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1854/Q4 Celmsford Volume 4a Page 243.
- UK 1861 Census RG9 Piece 3703 Folio 11 Page 15.
- UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4920 Folio 37 Page 67.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1878/Q4 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 63.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4909 Folio 166 Page 43.
- UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4063 Folio 30 Page 53.
- UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4638 Folio 177 Page 2.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1905/Q3 Hartlepool Volume 10a page 70 age 68.
John Christopher Dresser1
#18959, b. 1860, d. 1876
John Christopher Dresser|b. 1860\nd. 1876|p759.htm#i18959|William Dresser|b. a 1831\nd. 1878|p759.htm#i18957|Hannah Smith|b. a 1832\nd. 1905|p759.htm#i18958|||||||||||||
Last Edited=15 Sep 2007
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, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Dresser.3 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Freeman Street, Stranton, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Dresser He was a scholar.4 He died in 1876 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.5
Sources of Information
Mary Ann Dresser1
#18960, b. about 1856
Mary Ann Dresser|b. a 1856|p759.htm#i18960|William Dresser|b. a 1831\nd. 1878|p759.htm#i18957|Hannah Smith|b. a 1832\nd. 1905|p759.htm#i18958|||||||||||||
Last Edited=15 Sep 2007
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, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Dresser.2 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Freeman Street, Stranton, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Dresser.3 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 3 Freeman Street, Stranton, 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
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- UK 1861 Census RG9 Piece 3703 Folio 11 Page 15.
- UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4920 Folio 37 Page 67.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4909 Folio 166 Page 43.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1883/Q2 Hartlepool Volume 10a page 223.
- UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4071 Folio 98 Page 10.
George Dresser1
#18961, b. 1867, d. 1918
George Dresser|b. 1867\nd. 1918|p759.htm#i18961|William Dresser|b. a 1831\nd. 1878|p759.htm#i18957|Hannah Smith|b. a 1832\nd. 1905|p759.htm#i18958|||||||||||||
Last Edited=15 Sep 2007
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, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Dresser.3 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 3 Freeman Street, Stranton, 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 He died in 1918 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.7
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1867/Q4 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 150.
- UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4920 Folio 37 Page 67.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4909 Folio 166 Page 43.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1890/Q4 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 183.
- UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4062 Folio 86 Page 7.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1918/Q2 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 189 age 50.
Jane Elizabeth Dresser1
#18962, b. 1865
Jane Elizabeth Dresser|b. 1865|p759.htm#i18962|William Dresser|b. a 1831\nd. 1878|p759.htm#i18957|Hannah Smith|b. a 1832\nd. 1905|p759.htm#i18958|||||||||||||
Last Edited=15 Sep 2007
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, 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, 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
Children of Jane Elizabeth Dresser and Albert John Morgan
- Dora Morgan b. 18921
- Bertie Morgan b. 18981
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1865/Q3 Hartlepool Volume 10a page 128.
- UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4920 Folio 37 Page 67.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1891/Q1 Hartlepool Volume 10a page 189.
- UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4063 Folio 30 Page 53.
- UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4638 Folio 177 Page 2.
William Jonathan Dresser1
#18963, b. 1863
William Jonathan Dresser|b. 1863|p759.htm#i18963|William Dresser|b. a 1831\nd. 1878|p759.htm#i18957|Hannah Smith|b. a 1832\nd. 1905|p759.htm#i18958|||||||||||||
Last Edited=15 Sep 2007
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, 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, 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, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Hannah Dresser William was a railway shunter.5
Sources of Information
Joseph Dresser1
#18964, b. 1872
Joseph Dresser|b. 1872|p759.htm#i18964|William Dresser|b. a 1831\nd. 1878|p759.htm#i18957|Hannah Smith|b. a 1832\nd. 1905|p759.htm#i18958|||||||||||||
Last Edited=15 Sep 2007
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, 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, 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
Children of Joseph Dresser and Mary Ann H Levitt
- Mabel Dresser b. 18991
- Annie Dresser b. 19001
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1872/Q4 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 194.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4909 Folio 166 Page 43.
- UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4063 Folio 30 Page 53.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1897/Q3 Hartlepool Volume 10a page 216.
- UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4636 Folio 71 page 39.
Joseph Barton1
#18965, b. about 1857
Last Edited=15 Sep 2007
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 of on the census of 5 April 1891 in Coudon Gate, Coudon, Durham, England, Joseph was a plate layer.3
Albert John Morgan1
#18966, b. 1857
Last Edited=15 Sep 2007
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, 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
Children of Albert John Morgan and Jane Elizabeth Dresser
- Dora Morgan b. 18922
- Bertie Morgan b. 18982
Sources of Information
Clare Annie Newson1
#18967, b. about 1869
Last Edited=15 Sep 2007
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 Levitt1
#18968, b. about 1874
Last Edited=15 Sep 2007
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
Children of Mary Ann H Levitt and Joseph Dresser
- Mabel Dresser b. 18992
- Annie Dresser b. 19002
Bertie Morgan1
#18969, b. 1898
Bertie Morgan|b. 1898|p759.htm#i18969|Albert John Morgan|b. 1857|p759.htm#i18966|Jane Elizabeth Dresser|b. 1865|p759.htm#i18962|||||||William Dresser|b. a 1831\nd. 1878|p759.htm#i18957|Hannah Smith|b. a 1832\nd. 1905|p759.htm#i18958|
Last Edited=15 Sep 2007
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 Morgan1
#18970, b. 1892
Dora Morgan|b. 1892|p759.htm#i18970|Albert John Morgan|b. 1857|p759.htm#i18966|Jane Elizabeth Dresser|b. 1865|p759.htm#i18962|||||||William Dresser|b. a 1831\nd. 1878|p759.htm#i18957|Hannah Smith|b. a 1832\nd. 1905|p759.htm#i18958|
Last Edited=15 Sep 2007
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 Dresser1
#18971, b. 1899
Mabel Dresser|b. 1899|p759.htm#i18971|Joseph Dresser|b. 1872|p759.htm#i18964|Mary Ann H Levitt|b. a 1874|p759.htm#i18968|William Dresser|b. a 1831\nd. 1878|p759.htm#i18957|Hannah Smith|b. a 1832\nd. 1905|p759.htm#i18958|||||||
Last Edited=15 Sep 2007
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 Dresser1
#18972, b. 1900
Annie Dresser|b. 1900|p759.htm#i18972|Joseph Dresser|b. 1872|p759.htm#i18964|Mary Ann H Levitt|b. a 1874|p759.htm#i18968|William Dresser|b. a 1831\nd. 1878|p759.htm#i18957|Hannah Smith|b. a 1832\nd. 1905|p759.htm#i18958|||||||
Last Edited=15 Sep 2007
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