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Thomas EMMERSON
Abt 1829 - 1843 (~ 14 years)
Has 47 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.
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Name Thomas EMMERSON Relationship 
with Teresa Ann GOATHAM Born Abt 1829 Northumberland, England 
Baptised 10 Apr 1831 St. Michael and All Angels Church, Newburn, Northumberland, England - From transcription from the PRs by the Northumberland & Durham FHS, viewed on FMP 5 Dec 2017.
The abode of the family (shown in the DRO index) was Denton Burn.
Gender Male Occupation to 1843 Miner - Pitman - At the time of his death
Died 11 May 1843 Oxclose, Co. Durham, England Cause: Accident - spear wounded his breast in Oxclose Pit - GRO ref: EMMERSON, Thomas q2 1843 Chester le Street RD 24 22; GRO online index shows age at death as 14
Age correct for this Thomas, and being at Oxclose fits with this family - the next family event known after this was the birth of a sister in 1845, and that was in Oxclose.
There must have been a coroner's inquest as the informant was the coroner, not a family member.
Siblings4 brothers and 7 sisters Patriarch & Matriarch 
George EMMERSON, b. Est 1695, Co. Durham, England, d. 1745 (Age ~ 50 years) (3 x Great Grandfather) 
Barbara HUTCHINSON, b. Abt 1782, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England, d. 12 Feb 1858, Smith’s Court, Prudhoe Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England (Age ~ 76 years) (Grandmother) Notes - probably died young as a second son was given the name
Person ID I2980 All | henryAdorbailey Last Modified 24 Mar 2023
Father Matthew EMMERSON, b. 6 Dec 1806, Birtley, Co. Durham, England , d. 28 Oct 1872, Washington, Co. Durham, England (Age 65 years) Mother Catherine BROWN, b. 28 Sep 1809, Blyth, Earsdon, Northumberland, England , d. 8 Oct 1866, Old Row, Washington, Co. Durham, England (Age 57 years) Married 23 May 1829 St. John’s Church, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England - Married by N A Dodd, curate, Matthew and Catherine both made their mark, both otp. Witnesses were John Wilkinson and Henry Cockburn. By banns, no consent filled in (presumably implies both were of age). Have seen the register entry (microfilm at Ashington) - no father's names or other info given.
Family ID F1114 Family Group Page | Family Chart
- From transcription from the PRs by the Northumberland & Durham FHS, viewed on FMP 5 Dec 2017.
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Born - Abt 1829 - Northumberland, England 
Baptised - 10 Apr 1831 - St. Michael and All Angels Church, Newburn, Northumberland, England = Link to Google Earth (if installed; see link below to install) Pin Legend 
