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     Charles Watson Lamb was born on 13 August 1884 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.^3,4 He was the son of Charles Lamb and Mary Jane Watson. He was baptised in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in The Green, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Lamb Charles was a scholar.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Front Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Mary Jane Lamb.⁷ Charles died on 16 January 1908 in Cookson Green, East Howle, Ferryhill, Sedgefield, Durham, England, aged 23 from Cerebral apoplexy. The informant TT Naylor who was present at the death gave their address as East Howle Schools, Ferryhill.^8,4 The funeral ceremony was held for Charles Watson Lamb in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was interred at Ferryhill.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Cockson's Green Farm, East Howle, Ferryhill, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Mary Jane Lamb Mary was listed as a farmer living with three of her children and her mother with one servant and two boarders in her nine roomed home.⁹ Charles and his wife Mary Jane share a grave stone with their son Charles W, who was interred at Ferryhill and their daughter Minnie L Thompson.¹⁰

     Minnie Isabella Lamb was born on 5 May 1888 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.^2,3 She was baptised in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England.⁴ She was the daughter of Charles Lamb and Mary Jane Watson. In the census of 5 April 1891 in The Green, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Lamb.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Front Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Mary Jane Lamb.⁶ She married Ernest Thompson, son of William Abraham Thompson, on 5 July 1909 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Married by banns Ernest aged 25 Minnie aged 21 by C F Bickmore witnessed by Mary Jane Lamb (mother in law) and Arthur Lowe. Ernest lived at 17 St Oswalds Street, West Hartlepool and was an electric tram inspector. Minnioe lived at 1 Beswick Street, Seaton Carew.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 4 Berwick Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Ernest Thompson.⁸ Minnie died on 8 November 1981 in 5 Lawson Road, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, aged 93 from myocardial insufficiency and Arterio Sclerosis. Her death was registered by her son in law Kenneth Herbert Wragg.^9,3 Charles and his wife Mary Jane share a grave stone with their son Charles W, who was interred at Ferryhill and their daughter Minnie L Thompson.¹⁰ Minnie was buried on 8 November 1981 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England.^11,3

     Lena Lamb was born on 27 November 1894 in The Green, Seaton Carew, Durham, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Charles Lamb and Mary Jane Watson. In the census of 31 March 1901 in Front Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Mary Jane Lamb.⁴ Lena died on 21 March 1904 in Hartlepool Hospital, Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 9 from Perforating appendicitis. her uncle Henry registered her death.⁵ Lena was buried on 23 March 1904 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Cleveland FHS Holy Trinity records - 3.¹ In a newspaper article in 1906 it states in loving memory of Lena, beloved daughter of M J and the late Charles Lamb (Jnr) who died 21 March 1904. Gone but not forgotten by her mother, sisters and brothers.⁶

     Ernest Thompson was born in 1884 in Barnard Castle, Durham, England.² He was the son of William Abraham Thompson. He married Minnie Isabella Lamb, daughter of Charles Lamb and Mary Jane Watson, on 5 July 1909 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Married by banns Ernest aged 25 Minnie aged 21 by C F Bickmore witnessed by Mary Jane Lamb (mother in law) and Arthur Lowe. Ernest lived at 17 St Oswalds Street, West Hartlepool and was an electric tram inspector. Minnioe lived at 1 Beswick Street, Seaton Carew.³ Ernest was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 4 Berwick Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Ernest was a tramways inspector living with his wife and young son in their three roomed home.⁴ He died after 1946 He was the informant of his mother in law, Mary Jane Lamb's death in 1930 and attended his son Ernest's wedding in 1946, when he was listed as a dairyman on the marriage certificate.

     Ernest William Thompson was born on 4 September 1910 in 4 Berwick Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of Ernest Thompson and Minnie Isabella Lamb. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 4 Berwick Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Ernest Thompson.² He was a civil servant in 1946. He married Dorothy May Roeback, daughter of George Heatherington Roeback, on 4 May 1946 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Married by licence Ernest aged 35 Dorothy aged 28 by James Booth witnessed by G Reg Todd and M Thompson W Hartlepool -.³ Ernest died on 21 November 1971 aged 61.⁴ Ernest was buried in 1971 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England.

     Dorothy May Roeback was born in 1918. She was the daughter of George Heatherington Roeback. She married Ernest William Thompson, son of Ernest Thompson and Minnie Isabella Lamb, on 4 May 1946 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Married by licence Ernest aged 35 Dorothy aged 28 by James Booth witnessed by G Reg Todd and M Thompson W Hartlepool -.¹ Dorothy was buried in 1993 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England. Dorothy died on 25 July 1993.

     William Abraham Thompson died before 5 July 1909 as he was declared deceased on his son Ernest's marriage certificate.¹

     George Heatherington Roeback died before 4 May 1946 as he was declared deceased on marriage certificate for daughter Dorothy. His occupation was listed as a licensed victualler.

     John Spurr Lamb was born on 2 January 1888 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Lamb and Mary Eleanor Corner. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Ashburn Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Lamb.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Ashburn Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Lamb.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Ashburn Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Lamb Robert was a general labourer in the steel works.⁵ He married Ellen Tilley, daughter of Joseph Tilley and Rebecca Williams, on 17 October 1911 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, They were married by banns John was aged 23 and Ellen was aged 21 by C J Bickmore. The ceremony was witnessed by Mary Ellen Lamb, Mary Emma Tilley and Thomas Edward Chamberlain . John was a boiler maker.
Ellen gave her address as 34 Casbourne Road, West Hartlepool.⁶ John was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 2 Charles Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, John was a boiler maker working usually for Batchelor and Robinson Timn Works. He was at the time out of work He was living with his wife, children and brother Robert. A single lady Georgina Gibson Douglas aged 22 was boarding with the family, she was working as a cxommercial traveller.⁷ He was a general labourer in the Parks and Cemetaries Department in West Hartlepool Corporation as described on death certificate of wife Ellen.
John died on 12 June 1947 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 59.⁸ John was buried in Stranton Cemetary, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.

     Ellen Tilley was born on 10 March 1890 in 33 Havelock Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Tilley and Rebecca Williams. She married John Spurr Lamb, son of William Lamb and Mary Eleanor Corner, on 17 October 1911 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, They were married by banns John was aged 23 and Ellen was aged 21 by C J Bickmore. The ceremony was witnessed by Mary Ellen Lamb, Mary Emma Tilley and Thomas Edward Chamberlain . John was a boiler maker.
Ellen gave her address as 34 Casbourne Road, West Hartlepool.² In the census of 19 June 1921 in 2 Charles Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Spurr Lamb.³ Ellen died on 8 August 1955 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 65 Carcinoma of pharynx; Died with son John Spurr Lamb in attendance.⁴ Ellen was buried in Stranton Cemetary, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.

     William Spurr Lamb was born on 16 April 1879 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,4,5 He was the son of Charles Lamb and Elizabeth Boagey. He was baptised on 31 August 1879 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England.^6,7 In the census of 3 April 1881 in The Green, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Lamb.⁸ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Stranton Grange Farm, Stockton Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Lamb.⁹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Stranton Grange Farm, Stockton Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Lamb.¹⁰ William was the informant of death of his brother Robert Lamb in 1906 and Father in 1907. He was a farmer in 1907, He owned fifty acres and refused to leave the farm. He was still there in 1921. He married Elizabeth Usher, daughter of George Usher and Hannah Warner, on 6 April 1907 in All Saints, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, They were married by banns William aged 27 Elizabeth aged 24 by Joseph Bennett. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Usher, Fred C Harrison and Emily Usher. Elizabeth lived at Elwick Road.^1,11 William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Stranton Grange Farm, Stockton Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, William was a farmer living with his wife and two sons in their six roomed home. They had a servant Emily Usher and visitor Lillian Usher. Both were sisters in law.¹² William and his sons William and Norman worked the farm until Norman emigrated in 1929 to Canada.¹³ William died on 21 December 1963 in General Hospital, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 84 Congestive cardiac failure, arterio scherssis; Aged 84 in (1963D)W Hartlepool vol 1a page 1009 FRO 361a informant D Lamb son.¹ William was buried in Stranton Cemetary, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, in Plot B5/324.¹

     John William Storer was born on 27 December 1833 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Henry Storer and Augusta Sophia Adams. He was baptised on 19 January 1834 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by A Guinnegs. He married Ann Pye Hope in 1863 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.³ He was a Shipwright in 1867. John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 2 Airton Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, John was a ships carpenter.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 20 Egerton Street, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the father in law of Frederick Jacobs.² John died after 31 March 1901.²

     William Lamb was born in 1817.^2,1 He was the son of Nicholas Lamb and Elizabeth Spurr. He was baptised on 16 March 1817 in All Saints, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England. He was a tailor. William died on 25 October 1875 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Paralysis; Aged 58 informant M A Neason niece D 1875 Hartlepool vol 10a page 68 FRO 184.^2,1 William was buried on 28 October 1875 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England.^3,4

     Henry Lamb was baptised on 14 January 1821 in All Saints, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.² He was born on 14 January 1821.^3,1 He was the son of Nicholas Lamb and Elizabeth Spurr. Henry died on 17 August 1845 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, aged 24.^4,5 Henry was buried on 20 August 1845 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England.^6,7

     Nicholas Lamb was born on 14 January 1823 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.^2,3 He was the son of Nicholas Lamb and Elizabeth Spurr. He was baptised on 20 January 1823 in All Saints, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England. He married Jane Dobing in 1848 in York, Yorkshire, England, Interestingly and I need to checkout Jane is listed under the name of Topham.⁴ Nicholas was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Northgate Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Nicholas was a dock labourer. He had his sister in law Eliza Dobling staying with him, his wife and their children.^5,6 He died on 13 March 1853 in Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, aged 30 He died when he fell out of a cart.^7,8

     John Greathead was born on 12 May 1888 in 12 Fawcett Road, Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of Peter Greathead and Eliza Maughan. He was baptised on 6 June 1888 in Lynn Street United Methodists Church, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.² In the census of 5 April 1891 in 18 Fawcett Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Peter Greathead.³ Jack attended West Hartlepool Exchange School for boys in 1894 and was still there in 1899. The family lived in 13 Gainford Street. He left school to go to work.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 13 Gainsford Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Peter Greathead.⁵ There is an entry in The Northern Daily Mail on 28 June 1910 under the heading "Apprentice plater seriosly injured" It reports that an apprentice plater named John Greathead (21) living in Gainford Street, was admitted into the Cameron Hospital to-day suffering from injuries to the base of his skull, sustained through a fall at Messrs Gray's old yard. it is stated that Greathead's condition is critical.^6,7 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 13 Gainsford Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Peter Greathead John was an apprentice plater in the shipyard.⁸ He married Eleamia Sarah Tabley, daughter of William Tabley, on 25 September 1911 in Register Office, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Eleamia was the widow of Robert William Porter. John and Eleamia was married by Arthur Barrett and the ceremony was witnessed by his sister Eliza and her future husband Bertie Smith.⁹ He was as a ship plater worker between 1912 and 1917. John was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 55 Northumberland Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, John was a ships plater working for Wiliam Gray who were ship builders in West Hartlepool dockyard. He was living with his wife and two children. His father Peter was also with the family, while his mother was back in the family home with other children.¹⁰ He died on 10 March 1927 in Cameron Hospital, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 38 from a perforated gastric ulcer and pertonitisand parslytis.¹¹

     Elizabeth Lamb was baptised on 8 September 1825 in All Saints, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England. She was born on 8 September 1825. She was the daughter of Nicholas Lamb and Elizabeth Spurr. She married John Stainsby on 14 November 1846 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.^3,4 Elizabeth died in 1850 in Durham, England.^5,6

     Mary Ann Lamb was baptised on 6 May 1827 in All Saints, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England. She was born on 6 May 1827.^2,3,1 She was the daughter of Nicholas Lamb and Elizabeth Spurr.

     Joseph Lamb was born on 28 June 1835.² He was baptised on 28 June 1835 in All Saints, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England. He was the son of Nicholas Lamb and Elizabeth Spurr. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Nicholas Lamb.³ He married Christiana Markwell, daughter of John Markwell and Margaret ..., on 4 August 1855 in St Hilda's, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Married by banns Joseph of full age Christiana also of full age in St Hildas Hartlepool on 4 August 1855 by Rob Taylor witnessed by John Horsley and William Keen- marriage register 1848-1856 St Hildas - found in Society of Genealogists
Joseph was a joiner.⁴ Joseph was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Yard, Northgate Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Joseph was a house carpenter.⁵ Joseph was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in St Johns H Row 45, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, Joseph was a house carpenter living with his wife and children.⁶

     Charles Maunder was born about 1809 in Salcombe Regis, Devon, England.¹ He married Mary ...¹ Charles was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Trow, Salcombe Regis, Devon, England, Charles was a dairyman and agricultural labourer living with his wife and children.² Charles was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Trow, Salcombe Regis, Devon, England, Charles was a a dairyman living with his wife and children.³ His wife Mary died on 1869 in Honiton, Devon, England.⁴ Charles was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Clystwilliam, Plymtree, Devon, England, Charles was a dairyman living with his daughter Mary Ann.⁵ He was a farmer in 1876. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Lanes Fordlon, Wimple, Devon, England, he was listed as a farm servant and indoor worker for John and Petronella Trump.⁶ Charles died in 1890 in Honiton, Devon, England.⁷

     Edward George Cooper was born on 18 March 1915 in Painters Farm, Uspringe, Kent, England.¹ He was the son of James Cooper and Harriett Kemsley. He married Kathleen Mary Hooker, daughter of Walter Hooker and Annie Maud Thompson, on 19 August 1939 in St Michael and All Angels, Throwley, Faversham, Kent, England, Married by banns Kathleen aged 29 Edward aged 24 by G I B Somerville witnessed by H E Thomas and B I Thomas. Ted lived at 22 Broadwater Down, Tunbridge Wells, Kent and was a journeyman carpenter.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Edward was listed as living at Throwley Hockers Lane, Hollingbourne, Kent, England, with his wife Kathleen. And his sister Nora and one other person. Edward was a carpenter and joiner.³ He was Gunner 1771332RA during the war enlisting on 20 February 1941 for the duration of the war. He was a capstan operator. His height was five foot 8 inches tall, weighing 177lbs with a chest of 41 inches, blue eyes and brown hair. He worked as a clerk of works until his retirement.⁴ Edward died on 8 January 1998 in 50 Ockley Way, Hassocks, Sussex, England, aged 82.⁵

     Kathleen Mary Hooker was born on 31 October 1909 in Park Farm, Throwley, Faversham, Kent, England. She was the daughter of Walter Hooker and Annie Maud Thompson. In the census of 2 April 1911 in Park Farm, Throwley, Faversham, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Walter Hooker.¹ Walter Annie and their daughters lived in Park Farm, Throwley which was leased from a local landowner, Earl Sondes.² Both Marjorie and Kathleen went to fee paying schools. Their mother having to scrimp to pay for the fees, sometimes selling eggs at the market to make ends meet.² Kalla and Marjorie both attended Faversham Grammar School as fee paying pupils. Their mother scrimped to make this possible selling eggs and butter at Faversham Market.² Kalla went to live at the vicarage in 1935 to assist Mr Somerville, the vicar of Throwley, with his parish work, during the convalescence of his wife Doris from an operation for a brain tumour. Kalla had always been closely involved with the church , she played the organ for the services, was a bell ringer and took Sunday school classes.² She married Edward George Cooper, son of James Cooper and Harriett Kemsley, on 19 August 1939 in St Michael and All Angels, Throwley, Faversham, Kent, England, Married by banns Kathleen aged 29 Edward aged 24 by G I B Somerville witnessed by H E Thomas and B I Thomas. Ted lived at 22 Broadwater Down, Tunbridge Wells, Kent and was a journeyman carpenter.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Kathleen was listed as living at Throwley Hockers Lane, Hollingbourne, Kent, England, with her husband Edward.⁴ She died on 1 September 1988 in St Catherine's Hospice, Crawley, Sussex, England, aged 78 from liver metatases.⁵

     Caroline Gostenhofer was born in 1810.¹ She married Charles Joachim Baron Hambro on 12 December 1833 in London, England, Caroline was a merchant's daughter. The couple returned to Denmark in 1834. They had four children.¹ Caroline died on 8 March 1852.¹

     William Henry Storer was born in 1809 in Sowerby, Yorkshire, England.² He married Augusta Sophia Adams on 10 February 1833 in Durham, England.² He was a labourer in 1833, becoming a yeoman by 1846, then a plate layer in 1852. She was an annuitant by 1881. William was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Seaton Carew, Durham, England, William was a railway labourer living with his wife and children.^3,4 William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, William was living with his wife and children and working as a railway labourer.⁵ William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, William was a points man on the railway.⁶ William seems to have received administration on Robert Storer, a grocer and late of West Auckland who died on 21 August 1869. He was described as a County Railway labourer of Albert Terrace, Seaton Carew. It seems also that William collected administration on the effects of Mary sister of Robert who seems to have died in 1872. I believe Robert and Mary's parents were Robert and Jane.^7,8,9,10,11 William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in Front Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, William was decribed as an annuitant living with his wife, son Ambrose and two grandaughters.¹² William died on 7 January 1887 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, from dibility from old age. The informant was A Storer his son who was present at death.^13,14 William was buried on 10 January 1887 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by James W Pattison.¹⁴ William and Augusta are buried together.¹⁵

     Ambrose Storer was born on 13 December 1889 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, (M1890) Hartlepool vol 10a page 123 FRO 511.² He was the son of Ambrose Storer and Rachel Lamb. He was baptised on 26 January 1890 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, By J W Pattison. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Front Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Ambrose Storer.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Lazarus Browser, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Ambrose Storer Ambrose was a scholar living with his parents.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Front Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Ambrose Storer Ambrose was a fisherman and confectioner.⁵ He married Elizabeth Agnes Hindson on 17 September 1913 in Parish Church, Wingate, Easington, Durham, England, Elizabeth lived at Trout Street, Seaton Carew.^2,6 He was a fisherman in 1914 and lived in Trout Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England. By 1930 Ambrose had taken over the family store.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ambrose was listed as living at 31 The Front, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, with his wife Elizabeth. Ambrose was a cafe proprietor and general shop keeper living with his wife and daughter with a lady Margaret Ord listed as a companion help.⁷ He witnessed the marriage of William Thomas Dwerryhouse and Elizabeth Agnes Storer on 15 January 1941 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England.⁸ Ambrose died on 4 February 1960 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, aged 70 (Informant of Aunt Agnes E Storer death1984) also(present at father Ambrose death 1934.)²