Tall Trees and Tiny Acorns
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The Ancestral File of Carole Johnson
Generation No. 1
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You will find frequent surname changes in the P.R's
from LANGSTAFF, LANGSTAFFE, LONGSTAFFE
until this family becomes LONGSTAFF
afterthe move to Bowes, in Yorkshire.
Therefore I shall use te Surname LONGSTAFF throughout this file
Descendants of John LONGSTAFF
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John1 LONGSTAFF of Kelton, Romaldkirk, Yorkshire, England, married Margret RAINE on
16 Jan 1720/21 in Romaldkirk, Yorkshire, England.
More About John LONGSTAFF and Margret RAINE:
The details for John and Margret are for reference only!
It is not a yet certified fact that John of Briscoe, Lartington and Charity Lands is the son of Margaret RAINE and John LONGSTAFF of Kelton in Romaldkirk but I believe it so.
Children of John LONGSTAFF and Margaret RAINE are:
2 i. Elizabeth LONGSTAFF, Bap. 28 Aug 1722, Romaldkirk, Yorkshire, England.
3 ii. John LONGSTAFF, Bap. 28 Aug 1722, Romaldkirk - of Briscoe, and Lartington, in Romaldkirk, Yorkshire.
Between 1764 - 1766 he moved to Charity Lands, Bowes, Yorkshire, England, where he died Feb 1805.
4 iii. Margret LONGSTAFF, Bap. 28 Jun 1724, Romaldkirk, Yorkshire, England.
5 iv. Symon LONGSTAFF, Bap. 19 Sep 1725, Romaldkirk, Yorkshire, England.
6 v. Mary LONGSTAFF, Bap. 11 Jul 1727, Romaldkirk, Yorkshire, England.
Generation No. 2
3. John2 LANGSTAFF (John1 LANGSTAFF) of Lartington, Romaldkirk, Yorkshire and Charity Lands, Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
He was buried Feb 5 1805 according to the Bowes Parish Records but I found no sign of his Giles Churchyard, Bowes, Yorkshire, England. His age at time of death is not recorded
He married Christian SAYRE on 26 May 1757 in Romaldkirk, Yorkshire, England; daughter of Thomas SAYER and Mary JACKSON.
She was born 11 Jun 1736 in East Newhouses, Romaldkirk - Baptism: 06 Nov 1736 and Yorkshire, England.
She died Bet. 27 Apr - 03 May 1780 at Bowes and was buried 04 May 1780, at St Giles Churchyard, Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
George BLUNDELL LONGSTAFF, in his book, "The Langstaffs of Teesdale and Weardale," gives the opinion that John LONGSTAFF, husband of Christian SAYRE, (SAYER) was descended from a branch of the LANGSTAFFES of Kelton.
The facts are not yet certified but if the author was correct, it appears he is certainly the son of John LANGSTAFFE and Margaret RAINE of Kelton.
John and his sister Elizabeth were baptised on the same day, making it possible that he is her twin.
Twin girls were born to his son Jonathan LONGSTAFF by his wife, Mary HERD.
Children of John LANGSTAFF and Christian SAYER are:
+ 2 i. John3 LONGSTAFF , bap. 01 Oct 1757, in Romaldkirk, Yorkshire.; died 23 Aug 1827, Bowes; buried 25 Aug 1827, Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
3 ii. Thomas LONGSTAFF Baptism: 06 Jan 1759, Romaldkirk, Yorkshire, England.
Died 21 Mar 1831 in Oxque, Marrick, Yorkshire; buried 23 Mar 1831, St. Giles Churchyard, Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
4 iii. Mary LONGSTAFF bap. 28 Mar 1760, Romaldkirk; died Feb 1793; buried 06 Feb 1793,in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
+ 5 iv. Jonathan LONGSTAFF , born 03 Jan 1762 in Romaldkirk, Yorkshire, England.; died 03 Oct 1841 in Blades Field, Parish of Startforth, Yorkshire, England.
6 v. William LONGSTAFF , bap. 08 Mar 1764, Romaldkirk, Yorkshire, England.; died 14 May 1802 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
7 vi. Joseph LONGSTAFF , bap. 01 Aug 1766, born 1766 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
8 vii. James LONGSTAFF , bap. 23 Mar 1768, in Bowes; died 24 Jun 1845 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
He married Jane WALKER 20 Apr 1812 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
She was born 1776 in Egglestone, Middleton, Yorkshire; died 08 Sep 1839 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
9 viii. Elizabeth LONGSTAFF bap. 25 Jul 1769, Bowes; died 28 Feb 1787 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
10 ix. Ann LONGSTAFF bap. 31 Mar 1771, Bowes; died Nov 1790; buried St. Giles Churchyard, 25 Nov 1790 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
11 x. Jane LONGSTAFF bap. 11 Aug 1772, Bowes; died 24 Mar 1844 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
12 xi. Christian LONGSTAFF bap. 19 May 1774, Bowes; died Dec 1788, Bowes; buried 17 Dec 1788 St. Giles Churchyard, Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
13 xii. George LONGSTAFF bap. 25 Nov 1775, Charity Lands; died Feb 1850, Bowes; buried 21 Feb 1850, St. Giles Churchyard, Yorkshire, England.
+ 14xiii. Richard LONGSTAFF , bap. 08 Jan 1778 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
Generation No. 3
2. John3 LONGSTAFF (John2 LONGSTAFF John1 LONGSTAFF ) farmer, born Briscoe, Yorkshire, was bap. 01 Oct 1757, Romaldkirk, Yorkshire.
He died 23 Aug 1827 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
He married Mary STEPHENSON, 30 May 1793, in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
She was born circa 1768 in Brignall, and died 24 Jun 1843 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
Notes for Mary STEPHENSON:
It is evident, that as with Mary Herd, the wife of Jonathan LONGSTAFF her husband's brother, Mary, was also known as Nancy.
Mary HERD her sister in law, is entered in the Bowes Parish Registers, as Nancy, Mally and Mary.
The registers can be cross referenced and an entry for Mally or Nancy will also be shown as Mary.
Children of John LONGSTAFF and Mary STEPHENSON are:
15 i. Mary LONGSTAFF , bap. 01 May 1794, Bowes, Yorkshire; died 30 May 1851 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
She married (1) John PENRITH 23 May 1825 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.; born in Of Exelby.
She married (2) George HESLOP 23 Mar 1839 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.; born circa 1815 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
16 ii. John LONGSTAFF , bap. 13 Dec 1795, Bowes, Yorkshire, England.; died 13 Mar 1818 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
17 iii. Thomas LONGSTAFF , born 1798, in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.; died 31 May 1826 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
18 iv. William LONGSTAFF , bap 01 Jul 1799, in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.; died 27 Jun 1820 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
19 v. Jane LONGSTAFF , bap. 23 Sep 1803, in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.; died 29 Oct 1819 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
20 vi. James LONGSTAFF , born 1810 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.; died 14 Oct 1827 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
21 vii. Joseph LONGSTAFF , bap. Nov 10 1811, Bowes, Yorkshire, England; died 04 May 1826 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
Notes for Joseph LONGSTAFF :
George BLUNDELL LONGSTAFF , the author of "The Langstaffs of Teesdale and Weardale." thought perhaps six of John's children may have died from consumption.
5. Jonathan3 LONGSTAFF (John2, John1 LONGSTAFF , husbandman, born 03 Jan 1762 and baptised 27 Mar 1762, Romaldkirk, Yorkshire, England.
He died 03 Oct 1841 in Blades Field, Parish of Startforth and was buried 07 Oct 1841, St. Giles Churchyard, Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
He married Mary HERD, of Greenbank, Arkengarthdale, 06 Dec 1790, in Bowes; daughter of James HIRD and Mary.
She was born Bet. 1772-1773 and died 26 Jun 1844 in Lambhill, Boldron; buried 01 Jul 1844, St. Giles Churchyard, Bowes, Yorkshire.
Note:
Of Charity Lands and Mellwaters
East and West Mellwaters are immediately to the west of West Charity Farm.
Marriage Notes for Jonathan LONGSTAFF and Mary HERD:
Married by banns at St. Giles Church, Bowes, 6th December 1790.
Witnessed by Robert HIRD & John LONGSTAFF
Children of Jonathan LONGSTAFF and Mary HERD are:
22 i. John4 LONGSTAFF , bap Jul 01 1791, Mellwaters, Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
23 ii. James LONGSTAFF bap. 17 Feb 1793, in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.; died Jan 1875, buried 28 Jan 1875, in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
He married at Bowes, on Jun 27 1840, Annas LOCKEY, dau. of William LOCKEY and Elizabeth LONGSTAFF daughter of Thomas LONGSTAFF and Margaret BAINBRIDGE of Pedigree No. 31.
She was baptised 13 Aug 1791, and buried 26 Dec 1871 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
24 iii. Thomas LONGSTAFF bap 31 Jan 1795, died circa 10 May 1844, buried 13 May 1844, in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
25 iv. Anthony LONGSTAFF , born Dec 1798, bap. 19 Jan 1799, died 28 May 1799, buried 30 May 1799, Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
+ 26 v. Ruth LONGSTAFF born 1800 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
27 vi. Anthony LONGSTAFF, bap. 10 May 1803, in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.; died 07 Jun 1827 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
28 vii. Margaret LONGSTAFF , born 10 Apr 1806, bap. 10 Apr 1806, died 12 Apr 1806, buried 13 Apr 1806, in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
29viii. Mary LONGSTAFF , born 10 Apr 1806, bap. 10 Apr 1806, died 12 Apr 1806, buried 13 Apr 1806, in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
30 ix. Mary LONGSTAFF , bap. 06 Jun 1807, in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
31 x. Elizabeth LONGSTAFF , bap. 21 Jan 1810,Bowes, died 15 Jun 1824 in Charity Lands, Bowes, buried 18 Jun 1824, Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
32 xi. Christiana LONGSTAFF , bap. 28 Apr 1812, died 16 Jun 1822, in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
+ 33 xii. Jonathan LONGSTAFF , bap. 18 Dec 1814 at Strandfoot, Bowes, York, England.; buried 22 Jun 1885 in Summerhouse, Co. Durham, England.
11. Jane3 LONGSTAFF (John2 LONGSTAFF , John1 LONGSTAFF ) bap. 11 Aug 1772; died 24 Mar 1844 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
She married Jonathan STEPHENSON 17 May 1800 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
He was born circa 1774, and died 07 Jun 1838 at Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
Children of Jane LONGSTAFF and Jonathan STEPHENSON are:
34 i. Mary STEPHENSON, bap. 3 Sep 1800, in Bowes, Yorkshire, England; Burial: Apr 18 1878 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
35 ii. Christian STEPHENSON, bap. 05 Dec 1803, died 16 Jun 1822, buried 19 Jun 1803, in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
36 iii. John STEPHENSON, bap. 17 Nov 1804,in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
37 iv. Jane STEPHENSON, bap. 26 Oct 1806 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
38 v. Thomas STEPHENSON, bap 01 Aug 1813 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
13. George3 LONGSTAFF (John2 LONGSTAFF , John1 LONGSTAFF ) bap. 25 Nov 1775 in Charity Lands, Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
He died Feb 1850 and was buried 21 Feb 1850, in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
He married (1) Elizabeth SAYER, 15 May 1809 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
She was born 1781 in Lunedale, Yorkshire, England, and died 09 Jan 1821 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
He married by banns(2) Elizabeth PINKNEY of Lunedale, 25 May 1825 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
She was born circa 1771 and was buried 08 Jan 1844, in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
Children of George LONGSTAFF and Elizabeth SAYER are:
39 i. Thomas4 LONGSTAFF born Bef. 1811.
40 ii. John LONGSTAFF bap. 11 Jul 1809 in Bowes; buried 15 Oct 1828, Swinholme, Yorkshire, England.
41 iii. Thomas LONGSTAFF , bap. 30 Jun 1811 in Charity Lands, Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
14. Richard3 LONGSTAFF (John2 LONGSTAFF , John1 LONGSTAFF , farmer, bap 08 Jan 1778, in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
He married Ann MEGGISON 06 Jul 1805 in Middleton St. George, Co. Durham.
She was a native of Kirkby Ravensworth, Westmorland, England.
Marriage Notes for Richard LONGSTAFF and Ann MEGGISON:
Married by Licence.
Witnesses: Elizabeth THOMAS, Thomas STOCKDALE
Child of Richard LONGSTAFF and Ann MEGGISON is:
+ 42 i. Thomas4 LONGSTAFF , born 05 Oct 1804 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
Generation No. 4
26. Ruth4 LONGSTAFF (Jonathan3 LONGSTAFF , John2, John1 LONGSTAFF ) bap. 16 Aug 1800 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
Child of Ruth LONGSTAFF is:
43 i. Thomas5 LONGSTAFF bap. 13 Oct 1821 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
33. Jonathan4 LONGSTAFF (Jonathan3 LONGSTAFF , John2, John1 LONGSTAFF farm servant, bap.18 Dec 1814 in Strandfoot,Bowes, York, England.
He died in Summerhouse, Co. Durham, June 1885, and was buried 22 Jun 1885 at Gainford, Co. Durham, England.
He married Jane WATSON 03 Dec 1846 in Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, England.
She was the daughter of John WATSON and Elizabeth WATSON of Harwood, Middleton in Teesdale, Co. Durham.
Jane WATSON was bap. 20 Jan 1826, in Middleton in Teesdale, Co. Durham, England.
Marriage Notes for Jonathan LONGSTAFF and Jane WATSON:
Married in the presence of John ETHERINGTON and Mary LONGSTAFF .
At the time of marriage, Jane WATSON was a resident of Arkengarthdale and Jonathan LONGSTAFF was a resident of Bowes.
Both bride and groom were of full age and each signed with an X
Children of Jonathan LONGSTAFF and Jane WATSON are:
44 i. Mary LONGSTAFF , born 1848 in Yorkshire, England.
+ 45 ii. Elizabeth LONGSTAFF , born Bet. 1850 - 1851 in Barningham, Yorkshire, England.
46 iii.Jane A LONGSTAFF , born 1853 in Yorkshire, England.
+ 47 iv. John Watson LONGSTAFF , born Bet. Jan - Mar 1855 in Manfield,Yorkshire, England.
+ 48 v. Jonathon LONGSTAFF , born 1859 in Eldon, Durham, England.
+ 49 vi. George William LONGSTAFF , born 1869 in Summerhouse, Durham, England; died Bef. 1920.
42. Thomas4 LONGSTAFF (Richard3, John2 LONGSTAFF , John1 LONGSTAFF ) was born 05 Oct 1804 and bap. 13 Oct 1804, in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
He married Ann ALDERSON 01 Feb 1820 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
She was born 1800.
Notes for Thomas LONGSTAFF :
First son of Richard LONGSTAFF , now of Bowes, Yorks., by his wife Ann Meggison, widow, of Kirby Ravensworth, Yorks. See Bowes P.R. (?)By his wife! His parents were married July 6, 1805!
Children of Thomas LONGSTAFF and Ann ALDERSON are:
50 i. Ann5 LONGSTAFF , born 1820 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
51 ii. Thomas LONGSTAFF, bap. 13 Nov. 1825 in St, Giles Church, Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
+ 52 iii. John LONGSTAFF , born 1829 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.; died 02 Jan 1892 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
53 iv. William LONGSTAFF , bap. 26 Apr 1833 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
54 v. Jonathan LONGSTAFF , bap. 5 Mar 1837 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.; Bur. 22 Nov 1849 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
Burial: 22 Nov 1849, St. Giles Churchyard, Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
55 vi. Richard LONGSTAFF , born 1839 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
Generation No. 5
45. Elizabeth5 LONGSTAFF (Jonathan4, Jonathan3 LONGSTAFF , John2, John1 LONGSTAFF ) was born Bet. 1850-1851 in Barningham, Yorkshire, England.
She married George IVESON. He was born 1853 in Ovington, Yorkshire, England.. Child of Elizabeth LONGSTAFF and George IVESON is:
56 i. John W IVESON, born 1877 in Old Trimdon, Co. Durham, England.
47. John Watson5 Longstaff (Jonathan4, Jonathan3 Langstaffe, John2, John1 LONGSTAFF ) born Mar Qtr. 1855 in Manfield, Yorkshire, England.
He married (1) Elizabeth. She was born 1858 in Cotherstone, Yorkshire.
He married (2) Margaret Ann SMITH December Qtr. 1879 in Darlington, England.
She was born 1862 in Spennithorn, Yorkshire, England.
Children of John LONGSTAFF and Elizabeth are:
57 i. William6 LONGSTAFF, born 1885 in Morton Tinmouth, Gainford, Durham.
58 ii. Jonathan LONGSTAFF, born 1888 in Hilton, Ingleton, Durham.
48. Jonathon5 LONGSTAFF (Jonathan4, Jonathan3 LONGSTAFF , John2, John1 LONGSTAFF ) Farm Servant, born Mar Qtr., 1859 in Eldon, Durham, England.
He married Margaret BROWN, Dec Qtr., 1884 in Darlington, Co. Durham, England.
She was born 1860 in East Layton, Yorkshire, England.
Children of Jonathon Longstaff and Margaret BROWN are:
59 i. Mary E LONGSTAFF , born 1888 in Aldbrough, Yorkshire, England.
60 ii. Annie LONGSTAFF , born 1890 in Leggs Cross, Durham, England.
49. George William5 LONGSTAFF (Jonathan4, Jonathan3 LONGSTAFF , John2, John1 LONGSTAFF ) was born 1869 in Summerhouse, Durham, England.
He married Emma WALKER, 08 Jun 1895 in Register Office, Darlington, Counties of Durham and York, daughter of William WALKER and Emma COCKBURN.
She was born 1875 in Ferryhill, Co. Durham, England, and died 29 Jan 1957 in 45, Hadden street, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.
Notes for George William LONGSTAFF :
Occupation 1896 at Headlam, Co. Durham.:Hind/Farm Labourer.
Emma WALKER: Death Registered: Died 29 Jan. 1957 - Aged 82 years - Middlesbrough
Children of George LONGSTAFF and Emma WALKER are:
+ 61 i. Jonathon6 LONGSTAFF , born 09 May 1896, Headlam, Co. Durham, England.; died 23 Aug 1975 in Darlington Memorial Hosp.
+ 62 ii. Violet LONGSTAFF , born 17 Jun 1897, Neasham, Co. Durham, England.; died 02 Jun 1983 in Parklands, Middlesbourgh, Cleveland, England.
63 iii. Ethel (Ettie) LONGSTAFF , born Bet. 1898 - 1899 in Neasham, Co. Durham, England.; died in America. She married ? Thompson.
More About Ethel (Ettie) LONGSTAFF :
Fact 1: Worked for a car manufacturing company in America.
Fact 2: Also known to have lived in Detroit.
Fact 3: Lived in Cleveland, Ohio.
64 iv. George LONGSTAFF , born circa 1908 in Of Middlesbrough, England.; died circa 1924.
Notes for George LONGSTAFF :
Died at the age of sixteen by choking on the top from a fountain pen.
52. John5 LONGSTAFF (Thomas4, Richard3, John2 LONGSTAFF ,
John1 LONGSTAFF ) bap. 2 May 1829 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
He died 02 Jan 1892 in Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
He married Margaret CLARKSON between Apr - Jun 1858. She was born circa 1834, and died 09 Nov 1925 in Bowes, Yorkshire.
17 May 1829 The Baptism of John, son of Thomas and Ann LONGSTAFF of Bowes.
Referred to, in the Parish Register as of Brignall or as of Cockleberry.
Children of John LONGSTAFF and Margaret CLARKSON are:
65 i. Mary Ann6 LONGSTAFF , bap. 26 Mar 1860, St. Giles Church, Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
. 66 ii. John LONGSTAFF , Baptism: 11 Apr 1861, Bowes, Yorkshire; Burial: 11 Apr 1861, St. Giles Church, Bowes, Yorkshire.
+ 67 iii. Jonathan LONGSTAFF , born 1863 in Bowes, Yorkshire.
68 iv. Richard LONGSTAFF , Baptism: 01 Mar 1863, St. Giles Church, Bowes, Yorkshire. Died in infancy.
69 v. Jane LONGSTAFF , Baptism: 11 Apr 1861, St. Giles Church, Bowes, Yorkshire, England. Died in infancy.
70 vi. Elizabeth LONGSTAFF , Baptism: 17 Oct 1870, St. Giles Church, Bowes, Yorkshire, England.
Generation No. 6
61. Jonathon6 LONGSTAFF (George William5, Jonathan4, Jonathan3 LONGSTAFF , John2, John1 LONGSTAFF ) born 09 May 1896 in Headlam, Co. Durham.
He died 23 Aug 1975 in Darlington Memorial Hospital, Darlington, England.
He married (1) Margaret PEARS, in 1924 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, daughter of Jackson PEARS and Margaret TEMPLETON.
She was born 18 Aug 1891, at 23, Shuttleworth Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.
She died 17 Feb 1956 at 31, Coach Road, Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.
He married (1) Josephine Teresa CHAMBERS, nee WHISKIN. She was born 25 Aug 1911 in Durham, and died 5 Feb. 1981 in Gainford, Co. Durham.
Notes for Jonathon LONGSTAFF:
My Mother's description of my grandfather:- A handsome strong built man of 6ft 2".
He died under very mysterious circumstances at the age of 79 years, in Darlington Memorial Hospital.
He was burnt to death in his hospital bed while under sedation.
At 9pm on the evening of August 23rd 1975, alone, in an empty ward, he died. No one heard his screams!
Nearby, lay a biblical tract which was open at a page which read , "and they shall be destroyed by fire"
Medical Information: Lost a leg in the World War 1.
Notes for Josephine Teresa WHISKIN:
Her first husband, William J CHAMBERS was killed in a motor cycle accident in which Josephine was the pillion passenger.
She lost a leg in the accident. Josephine and Jonathan were patients in Rowhampton Hospital when they first met.
Notes for Margaret PEARS:
Divorce: circa 1943, Wallsend, Northumberland.
Children of Jonathon LONGSTAFF and Margaret PEARS are:
71 i. Jonathan George William7 LONGSTAFF f, (Georgie) born circa 13 Apr 1923 in Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.
He died circa 29 Mar 1930, High Street, Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.
Born within two hours, on the same day as his cousin, Gladys I HOURD.
Cause of Death: Decapitation:
29 Mar.1930, Georgie was fatally injured by a bus, on Wallsend High Street.
Medical Information: A sickly child, he was ill every morning of his life.
+ 72 ii. Audrey Elizabeth LONGSTAFF , born 09 Dec 1925 in The Green Hospital, Wallsend, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England.
62. Violet6 LONGSTAFF (George William5, Jonathan4, Jonathan3 LONGSTAFF ,John2, John1 LONGSTAFF ) born 17 Jun 1897, Neasham, Co. Durham, England.
She died 02 Jun 1983 in Parklands, Middlesbourgh, Cleveland, England.
She married (1) Arthur Albert HOURD Dec 1918 in Middlesbrough, Cleveland, England., son of William HOURD and Florence GOLDSMITH.
He was born circa Feb 1891 in Newhaven, Sussex., and died Aug 1954 in Lewes, Sussex, England.
She married (2) ? THORNTON.
She married (3) William WARDROPPER Jun 1948 in Middlesbrough, Cleveland, England.
He died circa 1958 of Bowel Cancer, at 45, Hadden street, Middlesbrough,Yorkshire, England.
More About Arthur Albert HOURD:
Fact1: He met Violet in Hastings..
Occupation: 1912, Grocer-Bentley, Nr. Doncaster.
Died at the age of 53.
Child of Violet LONGSTAFF and ? THORNTON is:
73 i. Robert7 THORNTON, born Jun 1926 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.
He married Hannah BARRACLOUGH Oct 1984; born in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.
Children of Violet LONGSTAFF and Arthur HOURD are:
74 i. Ronald George W HOURD, born 28 Sep 1919, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England; died circa Feb 1983 in Worthing.
He married ? ENNIS or REAY Jun 1952 in Lewes, Sussex, England.
75 ii. Ethel G HOURD, born circa May 1922 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.
76 iii. Gladys I HOURD, born circa May 1923 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England. She married Hugh K KERR.
77 iv. Gwen HOURD, born circa 1924.
67. Jonathan6 LONGSTAFF (John5, Thomas4, Richard3, John2 LONGSTAFF , John1 LONGSTAFF ) bap. 01 March 1863, St. Giles Church, Bowes, Yorkshire.
He married Annie STODDART. She was born 1857 in Langleydale, Durham.
Children of Jonathan LONGSTAFF and Annie STODDART are:
78 i. John William LONGSTAFF born 1889 in Chester Le Street.
79 ii. Mary Ann LONGSTAFF , born 1890.
Generation No. 7
72. Audrey Elizabeth7 LONGSTAFF (Jonathon6, George William5, Jonathan4, Jonathan3 LONGSTAFF , John2, John1 LONGSTAFF )
She was born 09 Dec 1925 in The Green Hospital, Wallsend, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England.
She married (1) Sidney Leslie CHITTEM, 15 Feb 1943 in Register Office, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England,
son of James CHITTEM and Ellen SHELLEY.
He was born 27 Jun 1918 in Staffordshire, England, and died 02 Jun 1966 in St. Mary's Hospital, Eastbourne, England.
She married (2) George CLARK, 01 Apr 1960 in Register Office, Saville Row, Newcastle upon Tyne, NBL. ENG.
son of George CLARK and Margaret BROUGHTON.
He was born 16 Jan 1920 in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.
He died 19 May 1993 in 25 Chepstow Gardens, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England.
Notes for Sidney Leslie CHITTEM:
Burial: Jun 1966, Stafford Crematorium, Tixall Road, Staffordshire. Grave No. E68, where his name is misspelt as Chiltern.
Cause of Death: Heart Disease.
Marriage ended in divorce - Separated 1955 - Decree Absolute - 1959
More About Sidney CHITTEM and Audrey LONGSTAFF :
Marriage: 15 Feb 1943, Register Office, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
More About George CLARK:
Cause of Death: Ischeamic Heart Disease/ Bronchitis
Medical Information: Emphysema
More About George CLARK and Audrey LONGSTAFF :
Death of one spouse: 19 May 1993, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England
Marriage: 01 Apr 1960, Register Office, Saville Row, Newcastle upon Tyne, NBL. ENG.
Children of Audrey LONGSTAFF and Sidney CHITTEM are:
+ 80 i. Carole Anne Margaret8 CHITTEM, born 1945 in Staffordshire, England.
81 ii. Michael David CHITTEM, born 16 Dec 1947 in Stafford, England.
Generation No. 8
80. Carole Anne Margaret8 CHITTEM (Audrey Elizabeth7 LONGSTAFF , Jonathon6, George William5, Jonathan4, Jonathan3 LONGSTAFF , John2, John1 LONGSTAFF )
She was born 1945 in Staffordshire, England.
She married John George JOHNSON, son of John JOHNSON and Eva COOPER.
He was born 23 May 1942 in Split Crow Road, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England.
He died 07 Nov 1979 in 259, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England.
More About John George JOHNSON:
Cause of Death: Acute Left Ventricular Failure due to Calcific Aortic Stenosis.
More About John JOHNSON and Carole CHITTEM:
Death of one spouse: 07 Nov 1979, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England.
Children of Carole CHITTEM and John JOHNSON are:
+ 82 i. Heather Margaret JOHNSON, born 1963 in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England.
+ 83 ii. Karen Elizabeth JOHNSON, born 1964 in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England.
+ 84 iii. Paul William JOHNSON, born 1968
85 iv. Angela Marie JOHNSON, born 1969 in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England.
She married Garry WALLS; born 1970 in Sunderland, England.
Generation No. 9
82. Heather Margaret9 Johnson (Carole Anne Margaret8 CHITTEM, Audrey Elizabeth7 LONGSTAFF, Jonathon6, George William5, Jonathan4, Jonathan3 LONGSTAFF, John2, John1 LONGSTAFF)
She was born 1963 in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England.
She married David BLENKINSOP, son of Maurice BLENKINSOP and Florence HUTCHINGS.
He was born 1964 in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England.
Children of Heather Johnson and David BLENKINSOP are :
86 i. Emma Louise BLENKINSOP, born 1989 in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England.
87 ii. Anthony John BLENKINSOP, born 1990 in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England.
88 iii. Victoria Melissa BLENKINSOP, born 1994 in Sunderland England.
83. Karen Elizabeth9 JOHNSON (Carole Anne Margaret8 CHITTEM, Audrey Elizabeth7 LONGSTAFF, Jonathon6, George William5, Jonathan4, Jonathan3 Langstaffe, John2, John1 LONGSTAFF)
She was born 1964 in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England.
She married Gary Norman THIRLAWAY, son of Norman and Anne MULLENDER.
He was born 1964 in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England.
Child of Karen JOHNSON and Gary THIRLAWAY is:
89 i. John THIRLAWAY, born 24 Jun 1995 in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England.
84. Paul William Johnson (Carole Anne Margaret8 CHITTEM, Audrey Elizabeth7 LONGSTAFF, Jonathon6, George William5, Jonathan4, , John2, John1 LONGSTAFF)
He married Alison BANNON, daughter of Derrick BANNON and Mary TWEEDIE.
Children of Paul JOHNSON and Alison BANNON are:
90 i. Kristian Paul JOHNSON, born 03 Apr 2000 in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England.
He died 03 Apr 2000 in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, England.
Notes for Kristian Paul JOHNSON:
A perfect six month term baby who was born alive but could not sustain life. He weighed just one pound.
91 ii. Rebecca Carol Anne JOHNSON
92 iii.Kaitlyn Angela JOHNSON.
93 iv. Paul John JOHNSON.
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My Longstaff famly moved from Romaldkirk into the Charity Lands at Bowes in the 1760's .
After the family had farmed the land for 77 years, a Mr Headlam decides he would like to exchange some of his own land for Charity Pasture Farm land and gives my 4th great grandfather notice to quit the premises. - Ref:- Newspaper Cutting:
LAW INTELLIGENCE.
Bowes and Romaldkirk Charity.
DENT v HEADLAM.
This cause, so important to the inhabitants of Bowes and Romaldkirk, was tried at York, at the Spring Assizes in the year 1837, before MR. BARON ALDERSON the real question was, whether the exchange effected by MR. HEADLAM and some of the Charity Trustees, of a farm called Charity Pasture Farm, and common right on Gilmonby Moor, was a valid transaction. One MR. JONATHAN LONGSTAFF was a tenant of the charity farm and common right, under the trustees of the charity. MR. HEADLAM on being desirous of having this farm, in exchange for other lands of his, in the parish, proposed an exchange, and suceeded in prevailing upon a majority of the trustees to sanction it. The inhabitants however, with about five of the trustees, THOMAS HARRISON, Esquire of Stubb House, and others, dissented. Certain proceedings then took place under an act passed in the reign of GEO. IV., authorising exchanges of Charity Lands, where beneficial to the charity, under certain restriction, one of which is, that if the trustee is to take the land in exchange, he must first resign his trust and the bishop must appoint another trustee in his stead. Another restriction is that the deed must be enrolled in Chancery, within six months from the execution, by a majority ofthe trustees. MR. HEADLAM, although a trustee, had, however, not resigned his trust, nor had the deed been enrolled. When MR. HEADLAM obtained the execution of the deed, by a majority of the trustees, he gave MR. LONGSTAFF, the tenant, notice to quit, to which notice, the dissentient trustees requested him to pay no attention. Mr.Longstaff sub-let the farm to the plaintiff, MR. PETER DENT, of Southflatt, near Barnard Castle. MR. DENT, having depastured cattle on Gilmonby Moor, in right of this sub-tenancy, MR. HEADLAM distrained them, whch gave rise to the present action of replevin. The pleadings were very complicated.
MR. HEADLAM in his defence avowed first that he distrained the cattle in his own right, and as bailiff of the other trustees, whom he alleged were tenants in common of the property. 2nd that the locus in quo was his own, and that he distrained in his own right. On these avowries several issues were raised; the main points arising upon them were -- first, whether the exchange was valid or not. Secondly, if it were not, whether MR. HEADLAM could distrain, having a sanction of the majority of the trustees, not withstanding the dissent of the others. Thirdly in either case, Mr. DENT contended that MR. HARRISON and the other dissentient trustees having estates in the land which had never been conveyed from them, the leave and licence of any of these, would justify him having his cattle on the locus in quo.
The judge decided in favour of the plaintiff on all these points, and a verdict was given for him accordingly.
MR. WATSON obtained a rule to shew cause why this verdict should not be set aside, and on the 21st ult., the cause came on to be argued on the Queens Bench. MR. CRESSWELL, MR. KNOWLES and MR. ADDISON for the plaintiff; MR. ALEXANDER and MR. W.H. WATSON for the defendant.
MR.CRESSWELL stated all the transaction, and said it was admitted at the trial, on the part of the defendant, that he distrained in his own right only. The learned council then read the act of first and second GEO. IV., cap. 92, before mentioned.
In the present case, he said, no trustee had been appointed in lieu of MR. HEADLAM, nor had he ever registered his trust and the deed was not enrolled, therefore, the transaction was utterly void. On the fourth and eighth issues, the question was whether, MR. LONGSTAFF had power to sub-let to the plaintiff. That depended upon whether the notice to quit, given by MR. HEADLAM,had determined the tenancy. The notice was given to MR. WALTON, representing himself as agent of MR. HEADLAM and steward of the charity. But,if the exchange was bad and MR. HEADLAM had not the estate, he could not give notice to quit, and as to its operating as a notice from the trustees, it was never proved that WALTON had any authority from them; besides he knew that five had dissented. The other issue was whether plaintiff had the leave of MR. HARRISON.
When MR. HARRISON found Mr. Headlam beginning to be active, in trying to obtain possession, he wrote to plaintiff in these familiar terms, ""Peter, drive MR. HEADLAM'S sheep off the premises; at all events, keep possession." That is a pretty strong letter, as evidence of leave and licence. Then it goes on,"You are quite safe; break the locks off and put your own on; I will pay for them."
MR. KNOWLES and MR. ADDISON followed on the same side.
MR. ALEXANDER then addressed the court for the defendant, in support of the rule.He said he was not in court when the rule was obtained by Mr. Watson, who would state upon what possible grounds it was granted. He stated that the lands given by MR. HEADLAM in exchange, were worth more by £5 an annum than those taken.
Mr. CRESSWELL- There was no evidence of this kind. I must therefore state on behalf of the trust, that Headlam was to get property worth £1000 more than the other.
MR. ALEXANDER then contended that not withstanding, MR. HEADLAM had not resigned his trust, nor the deed been enrolled, still the majority of the trustees, having sanctioned the exchange, and having directed the rents be paid to Mr. Headlam's agent, that was sufficient. He then read the act of Parliament.
MR. JUSTCE LITTLEDALE--- It must be done by an enrolled deed.
MR. JUSTICE COLERIDGE --- If enrolment be necessary, by the act, how can the transaction be valid without.
MR. ALEXANDER --- Here are parties entitled to the property;they direct that the rents shall be paid to another person (MR. HEADLAM) Is that not shewing an aquiescence in his taking possession.
MR. JUSTICE COLERIDGE --- If I am one of three or four owners, may any of them get rid of my property? Your argument comes to this; that three out of four may dispose of my property.
MR. WATSON was heard after MR. ALEXANDER on the same side; but the court after consulting together, discharged therule with costs.
The effect of this decision is, that the exchange is declared invalid, the provision of the statute of GEO. IV., not having been complied with.