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Stephensons Rocket

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Ann L from Darlo

Ann L from Darlo Report 18 Jan 2004 23:17

Here's a long shot! Have you tried putting into your search engine--George Stephenson family tree I did that with Captain Cook and found some names on my tree! Regards Ann,Darlington

Gail

Gail Report 18 Jan 2004 19:57

Hi Maggie, Thanks for explaining that point for me. To be honest I only want to find my connection with George Stephenson and I hope that this tread will help, well fingers crossed anyway. Gail

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 18 Jan 2004 19:53

Richard Trevithick - constructed the first steam road locomotive in 1801, and the first steam engine to run on rails in 1804. George Stephenson - first locomotive to run on rails (called 'My Lord') 1814. Stephenson's 'Rocket' won the Rainhill competition in 1829and decided the use of steam locomotives on the Liverpool and Manchester railway. This is not to deny Stephenson's contribution to the railways, but there has always been a bone of contention over who invented the first steam locomotive.

Researching:
Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad) Allegedly the heaviest man in England in 1842

Gail

Gail Report 18 Jan 2004 19:38

I don't know what above message means. please could you explain. Gail

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 18 Jan 2004 19:34

Could I stir it and ask if there are any Trevithick's out there?????

Researching:
Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad) Allegedly the heaviest man in England in 1842

Gail

Gail Report 18 Jan 2004 19:31

nudge

Chris

Chris Report 16 Jan 2004 13:44

Hi My Stephenson family come from Stockton. Even got a couple of George's.I dont think we are related to THE George Stephenson though. Chris

Gem in Wakefield

Gem in Wakefield Report 16 Jan 2004 12:35

Hi My mothers maiden name is Stephenson. Most of my Stephenson family came from the North Bierley area of Bradford. Can only get back to my 4xG.Grandfather David In the early 1900's the Family moved from Bradford to Wombwell in Barnsley, Brighouse and Wakefield. Gem

Gail

Gail Report 16 Jan 2004 07:40

Hi All, My Stephenson connection is Mary Ann Stephenson born 1825 North tynemouth. She married Richard Bradley. My husbands sister used to have one of the original models of the rocket (which had been handed down) and other stuff as well, but unfortunately she ended up selling most of it for what ever reason (which is a shame). Gail

Bob

Bob Report 16 Jan 2004 02:01

Robert Stephenson was an only son (of George) and produced no heirs so any relatives today would be somewhat distant. Bob

Deborah

Deborah Report 15 Jan 2004 23:29

Hi James, My husbands grandmother (Beatrice Stephenson) always claimed they were related to THE George Stephenson, but like you, we have yet to find the connection! Do you think all Northern Stephenson's claim to be related?! Debbie

Gail

Gail Report 15 Jan 2004 21:55

Hi All, If anyone is connected to the Stephenson family please can you contact me as we are also connected but as of yet have not been able to find the link. Look forward to hearing from you. Gail and Jim