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     Leslie Storer was born in 1908 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of George Good Storer and Jessie McKinnon.

     Captain Edwin Smith was born in 1867 in Whitby, Yorkshire, England.^3,4 Edwin received a certificate (no 17898) of competancy as Second Mate in the Merchant Service on 26 January 1887.⁵ He married Isabella Lamb, daughter of Charles Lamb and Elizabeth Boagey, in 1894 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁶ Edwin was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 9 Walworth Terrace, Park Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Edwin was a master mariner living with his wife and two children.⁷ His wife 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.⁸ He married Florence Mittenberg in 1944 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁹ Edwin died on 18 January 1945 in 173 Park Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^10,11 Administration papers were issued with a will on 30 April 1945 in Durham to Florence his widow and daughter Mary Alfreda a spinster. His estate was valued at £10, 467 17s 10d.¹¹

     Elizabeth Ann Blenkinsop was born in 1851 in Greatham, Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Blenkinsop and Mary Ann Sanderson. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Blenkinsop Elizabeth was a scholar.² She married Henry Newbury in 1871 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.³ Her husband Henry died on 23 January 1879 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, from Pneumonia which he had for seven days. The informant was John Blenkinsop his brother in law. He died before his son Henry was born.⁴ Elizabeth was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Dixons Road, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Elizabeth was a laundress looking after her young family.⁵ Elizabeth was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Dixons Field, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Elizabeth was a laundress living with her children.⁶ Elizabeth was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in North Road, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Elizabeth was a laundress living with her son Charles, widowed son-in-law William and grandson Henry.⁷ Elizabeth was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 1 Victoria Road, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Elizabeth was a boarding house keeper, her grandson was living with her in her five roomed home. She had one boarder.⁸ She died on 25 June 1927 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, from lobar pneumonia. Her grandson Henry Barnett registered her death.⁹ Elizabeth was buried in Holy Triniity Church, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, with her husband and son William.¹⁰

     William Newbury was born on 31 March 1874 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Newbury and Elizabeth Ann Blenkinsop. He was baptised on 24 May 1874 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in Dixons Road, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Ann Newbury William was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Dixons Field, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Ann Newbury William was an office boy at the port.⁴ He was a Private in the Royal Marines. William died on 6 April 1905 in Naval Hospital, Portland, Dorset, England, aged 31 from carancha of liver and exhaustion.⁵ William was buried in Holy Triniity Church, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, with his parents.⁶

     David Newbury was born on 19 August 1872 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Newbury and Elizabeth Ann Blenkinsop. He was baptised on 26 September 1872 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in Dixons Road, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Ann Newbury David was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Dixons Field, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Ann Newbury David was an apprentice fitter.⁴ He married Frances Jane Harrison in 1896 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^5,6 David was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 59 Northumberland Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, David was an engine fitter living with his wife.⁷ David was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 50 Durham Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, David was a Marine Engine Fitter living with his wife and son in their four roomed home.⁸ His wife Frances died on 1912 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁹ David died in 1940 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹⁰

     Henry Newbury was born on 26 July 1879 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Newbury and Elizabeth Ann Blenkinsop. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Dixons Road, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Ann Newbury.² In the census of 5 April 1891 in Dixons Field, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Ann Newbury Henry was a scholar.³ Henry died in 1953 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁴

     Katherine Isabel Newbury was born in 1871 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Newbury and Elizabeth Ann Blenkinsop. She was baptised on 17 August 1871 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in Dixons Road, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Elizabeth Ann Newbury Katherine was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Dixons Field, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Elizabeth Ann Newbury Katherine was a laundress.⁴ She married William Barnett in 1893 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁵ Katherine died in 1895 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁶

     Elizabeth Annan was born in 1835 in Scotland. She was the daughter of John Annan and Betsy ... She married William Adams, son of George Adams and Margaret ..., on 20 March 1856 in Presbyterian Church, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, Married after banns by Jno Drake. Witnessed by William Anderson and Maryann Robertson. Elizabeth was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in 16 Dover Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Elizabeth is listed as a seaman's wife, so I guess William is at sea on census night. She has her to sons hector and Alexander living with her and her adopted daughter Julia Richardson.¹ Elizabeth was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 16 Dover Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Elizabeth was listed as a ship captain's wife, presumably William was at sea.²

     Mary Ann Metcalf was born in 1821 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.² She married Francis Boagey, son of Francis Boagey and Isabella Hunter, on 24 November 1838.¹ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Croft Terrace, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Boagey.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 24 Duke Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Boagey.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1881 in 3 Storeys Pass, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Boagey.⁵

     Hunter Boagey was born on 13 August 1858 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of Hunter Boagey and Margaret Atkinson. He married Esther Banks Allen on 1 January 1883 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^2,3 Hunter was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 11 Pump Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Hunter was a sea pilot living with his wife.⁴ Hunter was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 17 Croft Terrace, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Hunter was a sea pilot living with his wife and two children.⁵ Hunter was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 17 Croft Terrace, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Hunter was a sea pilot living with his four remaining children in their two roomed home.⁶ Hunter died on 22 January 1927 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 68.^7,3

     Isabella Boagey was born in 1857 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Boagey and Mary Ann Metcalf. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Croft Terrace, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Francis Boagey Isabell was a scholar.² In the census of 2 April 1871 in 24 Duke Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Francis Boagey.³ In the census of 31 March 1881 in 3 Storeys Pass, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Francis Boagey Isabella was a dressmaker.⁴

     Richard Boagey was born in 1862 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of Francis Boagey and Mary Ann Metcalf. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 24 Duke Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Francis Boagey Richard was a scholar.² In the census of 31 March 1881 in 3 Storeys Pass, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Francis Boagey Richard was an assistant pilot.³ He married Charlotte Pouton, daughter of ... Pouton, in 1902 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^4,5

     Robert Boagey was born in 1849 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of Francis Boagey and Mary Ann Metcalf. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Croft Terrace, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Francis Boagey Robert was a scholar.² In the census of 2 April 1871 in 24 Duke Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Francis Boagey Robert was an assitant pilot.³ In the census of 31 March 1881 in 3 Storeys Pass, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Francis Boagey Robert was a pilot.⁴

     Mary Hayes was born in 1794. She married John Corner on 23 December 1830 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.¹ In the census of 7 June 1841 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Corner.² In the census of 30 March 1851 at Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Corner.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Corner.⁴ Her husband John died on 1 July 1862 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁵ Mary died on 15 October 1868 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.^6,7 Mary was buried on 19 October 1868 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England.^8,7,9 John and Mary are buried together under one stone.¹⁰

     Mary Ann Lamb was born on 5 April 1874 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Lamb and Elizabeth Boagey. She was baptised on 26 April 1874 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in The Green, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Lamb.³ 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.⁴ She married Alfred Morris on 18 August 1897 in St Aidens Church, Hartlepool, Durham, England, the ceremony was witnessed by Charles Lamb, William Morris, Elizabeth Lamb and Louisa Morris.^5,6 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 6 Ennerdale, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Alfred Morris.⁷ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Mary was listed as living at 3 Airedale Street, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, with her husband Alfred. Alfred was an unemployed fish frier.⁸ Mary died on 31 August 1953 in 3 Airdale Street, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, aged 79.⁹ Her estate was probated on 26 November 1953 in Wakefield to Ellerson Marjorie Morris a spinster and Alfred Morris (the younger) a dance school proprietor.⁹

     Annie Harriet Lamb was born on 14 December 1876 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Lamb and Elizabeth Boagey. She was baptised on 11 January 1877 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in The Green, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Lamb.⁴ 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.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Stranton Grange Farm, Stockton Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Lamb.⁶ She married Charles Rainton in 1907 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 29 Sydenham Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Charles Rainton.⁸

     Mary Jackson was born on 9 November 1890 in 5 Thorp Street, Throston, Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Peter Jackson and Jane Eleanor Tongs. She married Robert Hutchinson Lamb, son of Henry Lamb and Georgina Hart Hutchinson, in 1913 in All Saints, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^5,6 In the census of 19 June 1921 in 77 Eamont Gardens, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Robert Hutchinson Lamb.⁷ Her husband Robert died on 9 April 1966 in North Ormesby Hospital, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, from Coronary thrombosis after post mortem without inquest, The informant was his son Norman Anderson Lamb.^2,8 Mary died in 1983 in Cleveland, Yorkshire, England.^2,9

     Norman Anderson Lamb was born on 7 March 1915 in 12 Clarence Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.^2,1,3 He was the son of Robert Hutchinson Lamb and Mary Jackson. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 77 Eamont Gardens, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Robert Hutchinson Lamb.⁴ He married Dorothy Hull, daughter of William S Hull and Jennie Coverdale, in 1940 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁵ Norman died in 1980 in Durham, England.^1,6

     Dorothy Hull was born in 1915 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.² She was the daughter of William S Hull and Jennie Coverdale. Dorothy went to school in West Hartlepool with sister in law of Peter Hogg.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Dorothy Hull was listed as living at 129 Milton Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, with her parents Dorothy was a school teacher.⁴ She married Norman Anderson Lamb, son of Robert Hutchinson Lamb and Mary Jackson, in 1940 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁵ Dorothy died on 15 March 2009.⁶

     Frank Lamb was born on 24 December 1919 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^2,3,4 He was the son of Robert Hutchinson Lamb and Mary Jackson. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 77 Eamont Gardens, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Robert Hutchinson Lamb.⁵ He married Margaret Booth in 1942 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Frank was in the RAF and the family travelled the world spending two years in Libya.⁶ His wife Margaret died on 21 August 2003 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, aged 84.^1,7,3 Frank died on 24 November 2003 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, aged 83.^1,3,8

     Margaret Booth was born on 16 April 1919 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, Margaret's mother's maiden name was Burns.^2,3 She married Frank Lamb, son of Robert Hutchinson Lamb and Mary Jackson, in 1942 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Frank was in the RAF and the family travelled the world spending two years in Libya.⁴ Margaret died on 21 August 2003 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, aged 84.^1,5,6

     Nellie Greathead was born on 17 June 1917 in Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, Wales.^1,2 She was the daughter of George Greathead and Margaret Griffiths. In the census of 9 June 1921 in 11 Brynyfryd Place, Treorchy, Rhondda, Glamorganshire, Wales, she was listed as the daughter of George Greathead.³ George and Margaret together with their daughter Nellie and her son Richard moved to a new house in 1943 in 2 Woodview, Frampton Mansell, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England.⁴ She married Cyril Arthur Porter in 1944 in St Luke, Frampton Mansell, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England.^5,6 Nellie died in February 1990 in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, aged 72.⁷

     Hugh Hallifield Birks was born on 3 August 1885 in 76 Whitby Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^3,4,5 He was the son of Edwin Birks and Eliza Hallifield. He was baptised on 8 October 1885 in Musgrave Street Wesleyan Methodists, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1891 in Melbourne Lodge, Stockton Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Edwin Birks Hugh was a scholar.⁷ Edwin, Eliza and their five older children all signed the Wesley Register as paying their Guinea in 1898 towards the Methodist Million Guinea Fund. They gave their address as Melbourne Lodge in West Hartlepool.⁸ In the census of 2 April 1911 in The Oaks, Westbourne Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Edwin Birks Hugh was a grocer.⁹ He married Emily Douglas Lamb, daughter of Henry Lamb and Georgina Hart Hutchinson, on 30 August 1911 in St Paul's, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Hugh was described as a grocer living at The Oaks, Westbourne Road, Emily was living at 46 Clifton Avenue. The ceremony was witnessed by Herbert Andrew, Ellen Georgina Lamb and D Lamb.^10,11,12 He was the Co-owner of high class grocery store and Station Hotel in Hartlepool. Hugh fell out with Emilys family, would not even sit down apparently at same table at family weddings.²
Hugh was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 2 Elm Grove, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Hugh was the General Manager of Birks Cafe Co Ltd situated at 52/53 Church Street, West Hartlepool. He was living with his wife and children.¹³ He died from influenza on 5 February 1924 in 2 Elm Grove, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 38.^10,2,14,15 Hugh was buried on 7 February 1924 in Stranton Grange Cemetary, Tanfield Road, Hartlepool, Durham, England, The inscription on his headstone reads: Hugh H Birks born August 3rd 1885 died February 5th 1924. The burial followed a service conducted at the Wesley Church by Rev. C. A. Duthie, who was assisted by the Vicar of St. Paul’s (Rev. P. P. Turner). The service was choral, the hymns sung being, “Lead Kindly Light” and “Fight the Good Fight”. Mr. J. Bell, A.R.C.O. was at the organ, and played suitable music as the cortege entered and left the church. The body of the church was crowded. The family mourners were, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Birks (father and mother), Miss Birks (sister), Mr. and Mrs. A. Leask brother-in-law and sister, Messrs. M. Lamb, N. Lamb and R. Lamb, brothers-in-law. Mr. A Birks and Miss Birks (uncle and cousin), Mr and Mrs Frank Mayson (uncle and aunt), Mr. H. Birks (uncle), and Mr. W. P. Hikely (fellow director).^10,6,16 The will of Hugh was proved on 31 January 1925 in Durham to his widow Emily. His effects were valued at £3,693 9s11d.¹⁵

     Ella Smyth was born in 1880 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of Tom Wilson Smyth and Margaret Collins Bainbridge. Ella married Henry Lawrence Lamb, son of Henry Lamb and Georgina Hart Hutchinson, in 1913 in Lewisham, London, England.^2,3,4 In the census of 19 June 1921 in Highfield, Linden Gardens, Leatherhead, Surrey, England, she was listed as the visitor of Tom Wilson Smyth Henry, Ella and their son Henry were visiting Ella's parents. Henry was a retired civil engineer.⁵ In 1922 Henry and Ella are listed on the electoral rolls as living at 25a Lee Park Lewisham.⁶ Her husband Henry died on 26 May 1942 in The Rigg, Arkengarthdale, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, aged 59 from Coma and malignant dis of jaw and cheek. His sister Ellen registered his death.^7,8