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Are you an Irwin or a Diston

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Gillian Jennifer

Gillian Jennifer Report 15 Jan 2006 23:02

Just had a thought, surely there are other people out there who have the surnames Irwin and Diston in their trees, cannot be just me, if so please e-mail me and maybe we can connect - thank you - have a good night - what is left of it - Jennifer

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 15 Jan 2006 23:38

Have you tried the search box at the top of the page? If you type in Diston, there are 335 names on Genes, and 6884 Irwins. Kath. x

Gillian Jennifer

Gillian Jennifer Report 16 Jan 2006 07:41

Thanks for that Kathleen - have been through those lists - just hit a brick wall - hoped to get in touch with somebody via board - who may be able to help.

Merry

Merry Report 16 Jan 2006 08:20

Is it a brickwall that enyone else can help with, even if they are not your relation?? Merry

Gillian Jennifer

Gillian Jennifer Report 16 Jan 2006 09:55

One of my brick walls is Isabella Diston -widowed-remaried George Eben Roberts - got him on 1901 - with her and her children - also a Son obviously his - George Roberts but cannot find previous mariage for him. George Eben Roberts born 1837 possible Ireland George Roberts (Son) I think 1860 Durham.

Elaine

Elaine Report 16 Jan 2006 10:00

can you post the details of the 1901 census as a starting point for us

Merry

Merry Report 16 Jan 2006 10:08

So, these people in 1881: George E. ROBERTS Head M Male 44 Ireland Licensed Victualler Isabell ROBERTS Wife M Female 43 Gateshead, Durham, England George T. ROBERTS Son U Male 21 Gateshead, Durham, England Thomas DISTON Stepson U Male 18 Gateshead, Durham, England Laborer Cement Works James DISTON Stepson U Male 16 Gateshead, Durham, England Turner (Eng) Hannah TINDALE Mother W Female 71 Gateshead, Durham, England Annuitant Susan TINSDALE Serv U Female 21 Frinsbury, Kent, England Servant General You need to find his first marriage?? Might be very difficult if his first marriage was in ireland!! I will see if he appears on earlier census records............. Merry

Elaine

Elaine Report 16 Jan 2006 10:10

presumably the marriage DISTON, Isabella Record Type: Marriages Quarter: December Year: 1869 District: Gateshead County: Co. Durham Tyne and Wear Volume: 10a Page: 887 CARR, Isabella Ann 1869 December Marriages Gateshead Co. Durham Tyne and Wear CROFT, Thomas William 1869 December Marriages Gateshead Co. Durham Tyne and Wear DISTON, Isabella 1869 December Marriages Gateshead Co. Durham Tyne and Wear ROBERTS, George Eben 1869 December Marriages Gateshead Co. Durham Tyne and Wear

Gillian Jennifer

Gillian Jennifer Report 16 Jan 2006 10:17

Sorry for delay - two much paperwork - not enough orderly filing - have found 1871 - George E Roberts 1837 Head George Roberts 1860 Son Thomas Diston Stepson 1863 James Diston Stepson 1865 Isabella Roberts Wife 1838 All living New Deptford Hotel, Gateshead, Durham.

Gillian Jennifer

Gillian Jennifer Report 16 Jan 2006 10:19

Yes, these are the people - also have Information he was born Leicester, England. Definitely same person as he is registered as living at same Hotel.

Merry

Merry Report 16 Jan 2006 10:22

Is this why you said ''possibly Ireland'' for George E Roberts birth? George Eben Roberts Event(s): Birth: 06 JUL 1836 Rochester, Kent, England Death: 04 APR 1885 Gateshead, Durham, England Burial: 09 APR 1885 Gateshead, Durham, England Father: William Roberts Family Marriages: Spouse: Isabella Tindale Family Marriage: 12 DEC 1869 Heworth, Durham, England Messages: Record submitted by a member of the LDS Church. I can't find one born in ireland on the 1871 or 1861.....with a son born in Gateshead, I thought at least I might find George sen'r on those two censuses, but I only looked for men born in Ireland!! Merry

Gillian Jennifer

Gillian Jennifer Report 16 Jan 2006 10:24

Merry - Thats seems like him - I know she was left alone again - lost both husbands. Her maiden name was Tindale.

Elaine

Elaine Report 16 Jan 2006 10:25

Jennifer - I see on 1871 census he has changed his place of birth to Leicester ?? James T Diston abt 1861 Gateshead, Durham, England Stepson Gateshead Durham Thomas Diston abt 1860 Gateshead, Durham, England Stepson Gateshead Durham George Roberts abt 1837 Leicester, Leicestershire, England Head Gateshead Durham Isabella Roberts abt 1838 Gateshead, Durham, England Wife Gateshead Durham

Merry

Merry Report 16 Jan 2006 10:26

oops, found 1871 now, but no George junr that I could see??? James T Diston abt 1861 Gateshead, Durham, England Stepson Gateshead Durham Thomas Diston abt 1860 Gateshead, Durham, England Stepson Gateshead Durham George Roberts abt 1837 Leicester, Leicestershire, England Head Gateshead Durham Isabella Roberts abt 1838 Gateshead, Durham, England Wife Gateshead Durham Now George is born Leicestershire!! LOL Merry

Gillian Jennifer

Gillian Jennifer Report 16 Jan 2006 10:27

Yes I noticed, there are about three different locations up to now. Confusing, ??

Merry

Merry Report 16 Jan 2006 10:35

I looked at the 1881 image for George the son, aged 21, because in 1891 there is yet another George Roberts (recorded as son of Isabella, widow) and he is recorded as aged 12. So, George son 21 in 1881 and George son aged 12 in 1891 though the image confirms the above.......I was suspicious that George (aged 21 in 1881) is not on the earlier censuses.... So...........I decided he must have been 21 MONTHS in 1881or 2 in 1881......and I was RIGHT!!! Birth reg: Name: Roberts, George Tindale Record Type: Births Quarter: June Year: 1878 District: Gateshead County: Co. Durham Tyne and Wear Volume: 10a Page: 921 Merry (round of applause?? lol)

Merry

Merry Report 16 Jan 2006 10:38

Have you got the marriage cert for George Eban Roberts and Isabella?? (does it say widower for him, or were you just guessing, on the assumption he had a 21 year-old son, which he didn't!!) Merry

Gillian Jennifer

Gillian Jennifer Report 16 Jan 2006 10:38

So that means George Roberts Senior - had two sons named Robert - one presumably by fist wife - and one by Isabella - I would never have thought of that - reversing the figure - very clever -

Merry

Merry Report 16 Jan 2006 10:38

NOOOOOOOOOOO Just one son!! The one shown as aged 21 in 1881 doesn't appear on the earlier census, because he wasn't born until 1878!! He is Isabella's son - that's why he has her mainden name as a middle name! If there were two sons they should both be on the 1881 census together!! Note the 21year old has the right middle initial! Merry

Elaine

Elaine Report 16 Jan 2006 10:39

Isabella on 1861 Isabella Dirton abt 1838 Gateshead, Durham, England Wife Gateshead Durham James Dirton abt 1860 Gateshead, Durham, England Son Gateshead Durham Thomas Dirton abt 1860 Gateshead, Durham, England Son Gateshead Durham Watson Dirton abt 1838 Newcastle Upon Tyne Head Gateshead Durham occupation chain maker