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     Algar Stephen Hogg was born in 1885 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of Francis Stephen Hogg and Louisa Elizabeth Emerson.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Cairnsmore, Eldon Grove, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Francis Stephen Hogg.³ Algar died in 1901 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁴

This article appeared in the Northern Guardian newspaper of 1 May 1901:

The funeral of Master Algar Stephen Hogg, only son of Councillor F S Hogg whose sudden death at the early age of 16 has already been referred to the "Guardian" took place at the West Hartlepool Cemetery this afternoon. The cortege left Mr Hogg's residence at Eldon Grove, and proceeded to the Congregational Church, where a short service was conducted by Rev W Heath, who performed the last rites at the graveside. The following relatives ............ and friends were present and many handsome floral tributes were received amongst them being one from Sir Christopher and Lady Furness.⁵

     Albert Turner Emerson was born in 1863 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, Albert was the twin of George.¹ He was the son of Cuthbert Emerson and Isabella Brown. Albert died in 1864 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.²

     John William Pyman was born in 1852 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 He married Sarah Emma Emerson, daughter of Cuthbert Emerson and Isabella Brown, in 1875 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, John was a ship broker and coal merchant.³ John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 8 Kymin Terrace, Pengarth, Glamorganshire, Wales, John was living with his wife and three young children. He was a ship broker and coal merchant. The family had four servants.⁴ John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Brierley, Park Road, Penarth, Glamorganshire, Wales, John was a coal merchant, the family had six servants.⁵ John was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Goytre House, Goytre, Monmouthshire, Wales, John was listed as a coal merchant and ship owner. They had a visitor called Margaret Smurthwaite and six servants.⁶ He attended the burial of Algar Stephen Hogg in 1901 in West Hartlepool Cemetery, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁷ John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Raithwaite, Victoria Road, Penarth, Glamorganshire, Wales, John was a shipowner and coal merchant. There were four servats in the household living in a 21 roomed home. His wife Sarah was listed as ahead of the household in Porthcawl living with their daughters Irene and Elizabeth and son in law Thomas.⁸ John died in 1929 in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales.⁹

     Walter Edward Pyman was born in 1876 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of John William Pyman and Sarah Emma Emerson.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Montague House, Fountain Terrace, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the grandson of Cuthbert Emerson.³

     Alice R Thompson was born about 1846 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England. She married John Emerson, son of Cuthbert Emerson and Isabella Brown, in 1874 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 9 Cambridge, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Emerson.² In the census of 5 April 1891 in 8 Cambridge Terrace, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Emerson.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Rokewood, Elwick Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Emerson.⁴

     Sarah Jane Hogg was born in 1856 in Leyburn, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 She married Isaac Brown Emerson, son of Cuthbert Emerson and Isabella Brown, in 1874 in Leyburn, Yorkshire, England.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 1 Lucan Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Isaac Brown Emerson.⁴ Sarah died in 1881 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁵

     Jessie Bilton was born in 1855 in St Pancras, London, England.^1,2 She married Isaac Brown Emerson, son of Cuthbert Emerson and Isabella Brown, in 1884 in Lambeth, London, England.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 8 Church Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Isaac Brown Emerson.⁴

     Ada I Emerson was born in 1875 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Isaac Brown Emerson and Sarah Jane Hogg.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 1 Lucan Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Isaac Brown Emerson |Ada was a scholar|.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 8 Church Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Isaac Brown Emerson Ada was listed as a mothers help.⁴

     Charles Emerson was born in 1879 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of Isaac Brown Emerson and Sarah Jane Hogg.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 1 Lucan Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Isaac Brown Emerson.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 8 Church Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Isaac Brown Emerson Charles was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Cairnsmore, Eldon Grove, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the boarder of Francis Stephen Hogg Charles was a clerk.⁵

     Irene Cicily Emerson was born in 1881 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Isaac Brown Emerson and Sarah Jane Hogg.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 1 Lucan Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Isaac Brown Emerson Irene was only 4 months old.³

     Louisa Mary Emerson was born in 1877 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Isaac Brown Emerson and Sarah Jane Hogg.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 1 Lucan Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Isaac Brown Emerson.³

     Alice Ruby Emerson was born in 1890 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Isaac Brown Emerson and Jessie Bilton.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 8 Church Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Isaac Brown Emerson.³

     Jessie Irene Emerson was born in 1888 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Isaac Brown Emerson and Jessie Bilton.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 8 Church Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Isaac Brown Emerson.³

     Sarah Bainbridge was born in 1846 in Sherburn, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Robert Bainbridge.³ She married Isaac Ditchburn, son of William Ditchburn and Jane Greathead, on 10 December 1864 in Register Office, Durham, England, Robert Bainbridge and Thomas Sarsfield witnessed the marriage. Both Isaac and Sarah gave their addresses as Brandon. Isaac was described as a caol miner and signed the register with a X.^4,5 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Sunniside, Crook, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Isaac Ditchburn.⁶ Her husband Isaac died on 8 September 1880 in Seaham Colliery, Easington, Durham, England, in the Seaham Colliery Disaster. Upwards of 160 lives were lost in the explosion which occurred about 2.20 a.m.^7,4 Sarah was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 18 Mt Pleasant, Seaham, Durham, England, Sarah is listed as an annuitant, her husband having died in the mine disaster the September before.⁸

     Thomas Denis Ditchburn was born on 26 March 1870 in 25 Russell Place, Willington, Durham, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Isaac Ditchburn and Sarah Bainbridge.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Sunniside, Crook, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Isaac Ditchburn.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 18 Mt Pleasant, Seaham, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Sarah Ditchburn Thomas was a scholar.⁵ He married Sarah Jane Johnston on 14 July 1890 in Register Office, Durham, England.^3,6 Thomas was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 9 George Potts Street, Westoe, Durham, England, Thomas was a coalminer living with his wife.⁷ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 56 High Street, Brandon and Byshottles, Durham, England, Thomas was a coal miner.⁸ Thomas died on 18 May 1936 in 37 Crossgate, Durham, England, aged 66 from epithelioma of penis. His son Isaac registered the death.³

     Elizabeth Ditchburn was born on 29 November 1866 in 25 Russell Place, Willington, Durham, England, her father was described as a coal miner.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Isaac Ditchburn and Sarah Bainbridge.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Sunniside, Crook, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Isaac Ditchburn.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 18 Mt Pleasant, Seaham, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Sarah Ditchburn.⁵ She married Matthew Eales, son of George Eales, on 26 December 1885 in Register Office, Durham, England, by certificate. The marriage was witnessed by Robert and Emily Jacques. Matthew gave his address as 1 College Terrace, Brandon Colliery and was working as a coal miner. Elizabeth gave her address as 168 Angus Street, Boyne Colliery and was working as a dressmaker.^3,6

     Eliza Dorothy Greathead was the daughter of Gerald Ernest Greathead and Johanna Ewildena Brandt.¹ She married Warick Wikner They had two children.¹ Digby was adopted by his Aunt Eliza Dorothy and her husband Warick Wikner.²

     Warick Wikner married Eliza Dorothy Greathead, daughter of Gerald Ernest Greathead and Johanna Ewildena Brandt, They had two children.¹ Warick was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery during WW2.¹ Digby was adopted by his Aunt Eliza Dorothy and her husband Warick Wikner.²

     Warick Dare Wikner was the son of Warick Wikner and Eliza Dorothy Greathead.¹ He was called "Wikkie". One person told me his spine was burnt at birth by a nurse using a hot water bottle, another told me he was an 'instrument baby'. Even with this disability he wrote radio dramas for the South African Boadcasting Corporation. He taught himself to walk and was an avid reader of books.^1,2

     They had four children, two from Carol's first marriage and adopted by Digby and two children together called Danielle Jade Wikner now Bezuidenhout and Jaren Dare Wikner.² Digby John Wikner married Carol Ann ... He was born in 1950.² He was the son of Geraldine Greathead.¹ Digby was adopted by his Aunt Eliza Dorothy and her husband Warick Wikner.²

     Matthew Eales was born about 1867.² He was the son of George Eales.³ He married Elizabeth Ditchburn, daughter of Isaac Ditchburn and Sarah Bainbridge, on 26 December 1885 in Register Office, Durham, England, by certificate. The marriage was witnessed by Robert and Emily Jacques. Matthew gave his address as 1 College Terrace, Brandon Colliery and was working as a coal miner. Elizabeth gave her address as 168 Angus Street, Boyne Colliery and was working as a dressmaker.^1,4

     Maria Elizabeth Ditchburn was born in 1872 in Williington, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Isaac Ditchburn and Sarah Bainbridge.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 18 Mt Pleasant, Seaham, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Sarah Ditchburn Maria was a scholar.³

     Sarah Ditchburn was born in 1873 in Boyne Colliery, Durham, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Isaac Ditchburn and Sarah Bainbridge.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 18 Mt Pleasant, Seaham, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Sarah Ditchburn.⁴

     Dorothy Ann Ditchburn was born in 1875 in Boyne Colliery, Durham, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Isaac Ditchburn and Sarah Bainbridge.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 18 Mt Pleasant, Seaham, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Sarah Ditchburn.⁴