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     William Verwear was born in Holland.¹ He married Mary Ann Gillis, daughter of William Gillis and Mary Ann Chismon.

     Mary Verwear was the daughter of William Verwear and Mary Ann Gillis. She married George E Hogg in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹

     George E Hogg married Mary Verwear, daughter of William Verwear and Mary Ann Gillis, in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹

     Deborah Gillis was the daughter of William Gillis and Mary Ann Chismon. Deboroah was killed in a railway accident when young.¹

     Lily Gillis was the daughter of William Gillis and Mary Ann Chismon. She married Adam Thompson. Lily died in 1880 in London, England.¹

     Adam Thompson married Lily Gillis, daughter of William Gillis and Mary Ann Chismon.

     Dorothy Gillis was born on 10 February 1900.¹ She was the daughter of William Gillis and Mary Ann Chismon. She married George Tatters 1st husband. She married Sam Enright about 1972 2nd husband.¹ Dorothy died in 1975 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.¹

     George Tatters was the son of George Tatters and Dorothy Gillis. George died in November 1941 in Hmas, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.¹

     William Tatters was the son of George Tatters and Dorothy Gillis.

     Sam Enright married Dorothy Gillis, daughter of William Gillis and Mary Ann Chismon, about 1972 2nd husband.¹ Sam returned to UK when Dolly died.¹

     William Frederick Calow was also known by the name of Bonny Billy Calow.² He was born in 1854 in Gateshead, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of Frederick Calow and Dinah Shield. He married Christina Rowell in 1873 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England.³ William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 148 Cuthbert Road, Gateshead, Durham, England, William was a bar manager living with his wife and children.^1,4 He married Mary A ... Did he marry bigamously, or maybe he just lived with Mary. I know to Christina declared herself to be widow on 1901 and 1911 census. William and Mary are described as husband and wife on the 1891 and 1901 census returns.^5,2 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 19 Mill Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, he was listed as a boarder of Henry Hopper and his wife. Henry was a brass finisher and William was listed as one also. I think this is incorrect and probably an assumption on the part of the enumerator or Henry. William and Mary were listed as husband and wife. I belie this to be untrue, William's wife Christina was living in Gateshead with their children.⁶ There is a lovely pictures of William with his son William jnr.² William was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 10 Foster Street, Jarrow, Durham, England, William was a brass finisher living with Mary described as his wife and their two sons.⁷ William died in 1907 in Gateshead, Durham, England.^2,8

     Christina Rowell was born in 1853 in Gateshead, Durham, England.¹ She married William Frederick Calow, son of Frederick Calow and Dinah Shield, in 1873 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in 148 Cuthbert Road, Gateshead, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Frederick Calow.^1,3 Christina was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 29 Berlin Street, Gateshead, Durham, England, Christiana was living as head with her three children and listed as married. She was listed as a club college servant. Her husband I believe was living with a lady who he called his wife in Stockton on Tees.⁴ Christina was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 51 Rectory Place, Gateshead, Durham, England, Christina was now listed as a widow living with her daughter Ettie. She was a Grocer shopkeeper and Ettie her assistant.⁵ Christina was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 4 Cruddas Terrace, Gateshead, Durham, England, Christina was living with her daughter Rachel, grandson Douglas and grandaughter Hilda in her two roomed home. She was a shopkeeper and confectioner.⁶ Christina died in 1932 in Gateshead, Durham, England.⁷

     Paul Frederick Dykes Calow was born in 1874 in Gateshead, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of William Frederick Calow and Christina Rowell. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 148 Cuthbert Road, Gateshead, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Frederick Calow.^1,2 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 29 Berlin Street, Gateshead, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Christina Calow Paul was an apprentice butcher.³ He married Eleanor Sutton in 1898 in Gateshead, Durham, England.^4,5 This photograph shows Fred's butchers shop. It is believed the little girl is his daughter Nora.⁶ Frederick was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 6 Rye Hill, Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England, Frederick was a butcher living with his wife, who is also listed as a butcher and their three children and as servant in their seven roomed home. They had five children, one of which had died by 1911.⁷ Paul died on 29 January 1939 in Gateshead, Durham, England.^8,9 The will of Paul was proved on 14 March 1939 in Newcastle to William Calow a master butcher and John Andrew Clyde Johnstone a civil servant. The estate was valued at £18367 14s 10d.⁹

     Frederick Calow was born in 1823 in Clerkenwell, London, England.¹ He married Dinah Shield.

     Dinah Shield was born in 1832 in Gateshead, Durham, England.¹ She married Frederick Calow.

     Henry Calow was born in 1858 in Gateshead, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of Frederick Calow and Dinah Shield.

     John Calow was born in 1867 in Gateshead, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of Frederick Calow and Dinah Shield.

     Rachel Smith Calow was born in 1876 in Gateshead, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Frederick Calow and Christina Rowell. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 148 Cuthbert Road, Gateshead, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Frederick Calow.^1,2 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 29 Berlin Street, Gateshead, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Christina Calow Rachel was working with her mother as a club college servant.³ She was also known by the name of Ettie.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 51 Rectory Place, Gateshead, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Christina Calow Ettie working as an assistant to her mother in her grocers shop.⁵ She married Anthony Winship in 1901 in Gateshead, Durham, England.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 4 Cruddas Terrace, Gateshead, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Christina Calow Rachel was an assistant in her mothers shop.⁷ Rachel died in 1936 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England.⁸

     It was rumoured that Hilda was a result of a liaison with the doctor for whom Margaret kept house, or was a domestic servant. She became good friends with Neal Huitson # 6252 who she named as a beneficiary and joint executor of her will. She must have had a lonely life, but it is believed there was a boyfriend as she left a gypsy ring to Neal. It is also believed that she was brought up by her grandparents as she was never seen at any of the Huitson family gatherings.

There are other family stories saying she was an attractive and confident woman, who first trained as a book binder and later became the manageress of the tea-rooms at the Empire Theatre in Newcastle"s Haymarket. She had a relationship with the theatre doctor and had many friends amongst the actors and variety acts of that time. She played Golf, which was quite daring for a young woman at that time. Hilda was brought up by her Grandmother Christina, it was not uncommon in those days to "give" a child to a Grandparent for many reasons, such as overcrowding, domestic help etc. Margaret was affectionate towards her. She did attend her mother"s funeral.^1,2 Hilda Gordon Calow was born on 6 June 1905 in 83 Askew Road, Gateshead, Durham, England.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of Wilfred Huitson and Margaret Anne Calow. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 4 Cruddas Terrace, Gateshead, Durham, England, she was listed as the grandaughter of Christina Calow.⁵ Hilda was an attractive and confident woman, who first trained as a book binder and later became the manageress of the tea-rooms at the Empire Theatre in Newcastle's Haymarket. She had a relationship with the theatre doctor and had many friends amongst the actors and variety acts of that time. She played golf , which was quite daring for a young woman at that time. Hilda was brought up by her grandmother Christina, it was not uncommon in those days to "give" a child to a grandparent for many reasons, such as overcrowding, domestic help etc. Margaret, her mother was affectionate towards her and Hilda did attend her mother's funeral.² Hilda died on 16 March 1985 in 154 Monk Court, Gateshead, Durham, England, aged 79.^1,6 Hilda was buried in Saltwell Crematorium, Gateshead, Durham, England.¹

     Arthur Huitson was born on 3 September 1862 in Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of William Huitson and Margaret Greathead. He married Mary Anne Bowes, daughter of George Bowes, on 17 November 1888 in Alne, Easingwold, Yorkshire, England, Arthur was a joiner.^1,2 Arthur died on 3 June 1914 in Whittington, Durham, England, aged 51.²

     Mary Anne Bowes was the daughter of George Bowes.² She married Arthur Huitson, son of William Huitson and Margaret Greathead, on 17 November 1888 in Alne, Easingwold, Yorkshire, England, Arthur was a joiner.^1,2

     Thomas Henry Huitson was born on 31 August 1866 in Langton, Teesdale, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of William Huitson and Margaret Greathead. He married Mary Eliza Hornby, daughter of George Hornby and Ann Smith, on 10 January 1891 in High Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, Thomas was a joiner.^1,2 Thomas died on 9 May 1946 in Hetton le Hole, Durham, England, aged 79.^1,2

     Mary Eliza Hornby was the daughter of George Hornby and Ann Smith.² She married Thomas Henry Huitson, son of William Huitson and Margaret Greathead, on 10 January 1891 in High Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, Thomas was a joiner.^1,2

     Gladys Mary Huitson was born on 12 November 1891.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Henry Huitson and Mary Eliza Hornby. She died on 14 May 1895 in Hetton Lyons, Durham, England, aged 3 She did not marry.¹