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Hi Everyone,

Have recently rejoined (last on 2010) and trying to see if anyone out there is related to my Great Grandmother, Rachel Ann Graham.

Born on 16 JAN 1864 in Hartlepool, Durham, England
Died on 05/05/1936 at 26 Egerton Street, Birkenhead

I would appreciate any assistance anyone could offer.

Kind Regards
Lynette

Is Graham her maiden name and did she marry Thomas Stewart in 1883?

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lynettemand60
has a photograph of her

Welcome back, Lynette.

If she is the Rachel who married Thomas Stewart, am I correct in assuming that Thomas is your direct blood ancestor, and that Rachel married into the Stewart family, but that you don't know if her siblings/cousins/etc have living descendants?

From your question, you're really looking for descendants rather than ancestors?

This looks like Rachel in the 1871 census with parents and siblings:-

Brougham Street Robsons Buildings, Hartlepool, Durham, England

First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place

John Graham Head - Male 46 1825 - Yorkshire, England
Alice Graham Wife - Female 46 1825 - Yorkshire, England
George Graham Son - Male 18 1853 - Durham, England
Mary A Graham Daughter - Female 11 1860 - Durham, England
John Graham Son - Male 8 1863 - Durham, England
Rachel Graham Daughter - Female 7 1864 - Durham, England<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

Kath. x

I can't find a death in 1936 that matches the information you give.

Kath. x

from that tree
rachel
6 Jan 1864 • Hartlepool, Durham, England

Certified Copy Of An Entry Of Birth. Application Number Y 500286. Registration District = Hartlepool 1864 Birth in the Sub-district of Hartlepool in the County of Durham. BXBZ 470890. Column No. 338. 16/01/1864 born at 26 George Street, Hartlepool.

1864

(AGE)
Birth of Sibling Annie Graham(1867–1936)
Abt 1867 • High, Conniscliffe, Darlington, Co, Durham, England

1867

2
Residence
1871 • Hartlepool, Durham, England

During the 1871 census, Rachel Ann Graham was 7 years old and residing at 13 Robson Buildings, Hartlepool

1871

7
Birth of Half-Brother William Graham(1874–)
Abt. 1874 • Jarrow, Durham, England

1874

9
Birth of Half-Brother Robert Graham(1879–)
Abt. 1879 • Jarrow, Durham, England

1879

14
Birth of Sister Betsey Graham(1879–)
abt 1879 • Hartlepool, Durham, England

1879

14
Birth of Sister Mary Ann Graham(1880–1912)
Jun 1880 • Durham, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

1880

16
Residence
1881 • Hartlepool, Durham, England

Rachel Ann Graham who was 18 years old now, was residing at No. 52 Robsons Buildings, Hartlepool during the 1881 census.

1881

17
Birth of Son Daniel Stewart(1883–1966)
Abt. 1883 • Hartlepool, Co. Durham, England

1883

18
Marriage
24 Dec 1883 • parish church in the parish of holy trinity, Hartlepool, Durham, England

Certified Entry of Marriage Application No. Y 500286 Column No. 67 Entry XB 009158
Thomas Andrew Stewart

(1853–1900)

1883

19
Birth of Son George Thomas Stewart(1886–)
Abt. 1886 • Hartlepool, Durham, England

1886

21
Birth of Son John Stewart(1887–)
Abt. 1887 • Hartlepool, Co. Durham, England

1887

22
Birth of Daughter Elizabeth Ann Stewart(1889–)
Abt. 1889 • Hartlepool, Co. Durham, England

1889

24
Birth of Son Thomas Stewart(1891–)
Abt. 1891 • Hartlepool

1891

26
Death of Mother Alice dickinson(1822–1891)
6 Dec 1891 • 48 Brougham Street

1891

27
Residence
1891 • Hartlepool, Durham, England

Relation to Head: Wife

1891

27
Arrival
12 December 1893 • Hartlepool, Durham, England

The Birth of Florence Stewar. Application Noo. PAS 567016. BXBZ 447502. Colum No. 138. Her birth was officially registered on the 26th January 1894

1893

29
Birth of Daughter Florence Stewart(1893–1970)
12 Dec 1893 • 16 Beacon Street, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool

1893

29
Birth of Daughter Mary Ann Stewart(1896–)
01/09/1896 • Birkenhead, Cheshire, England

1896

32
Birth of Daughter Mary Ann Stewart(1896–)
01/09/1896 • Hartlepool, Durham, England

1896

32
Death of Husband Thomas Andrew Stewart(1853–1900)
1900 • Birkenhead, Cheshire, Engkand

1900

36
Death of Sister Mary Ann Graham(1880–1912)
April 1912 • Chester le Street, Durham

1912

48
Death of Father John Graham(1833–1916)
Apr 1916 • Gateshead, Durham, England

1916

52
Death of Brother John Thomas Graham(1862–1932)
19 Mar 1932 • 18 everard st (aged 70 years ) * hartlepool, Co-Durham, England

1932

68
Death
05/05/1936 • 26 Egerton Street, Birkenhead

husband thomas

Birth
1853 • Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland

1853

(AGE)
Birth of Son Daniel Stewart(1883–1966)
Abt. 1883 • Hartlepool, Co. Durham, England

1883

30
Marriage
24 Dec 1883 • parish church in the parish of holy trinity, Hartlepool, Durham, England

Certified Entry of Marriage Application No. Y 500286 Column No. 67 Entry XB 009158
Rachel Ann Graham

(1864–1936)

1883

30
Birth of Son George Thomas Stewart(1886–)
Abt. 1886 • Hartlepool, Durham, England

1886

33
Birth of Son John Stewart(1887–)
Abt. 1887 • Hartlepool, Co. Durham, England

1887

34
Birth of Daughter Elizabeth Ann Stewart(1889–)
Abt. 1889 • Hartlepool, Co. Durham, England

1889

36
Birth of Son Thomas Stewart(1891–)
Abt. 1891 • Hartlepool

1891

38
Birth of Daughter Florence Stewart(1893–1970)
12 Dec 1893 • 16 Beacon Street, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool

1893

40
Birth of Daughter Mary Ann Stewart(1896–)
01/09/1896 • Birkenhead, Cheshire, England

1896

43
Death
1900 • Birkenhead, Cheshire, Engkand

Death of Husband Thomas Stewart(1858–1900) Dec 1900 • Birkenhead, Cheshire (aged 42 years )

1900

47
Address

Address Beacon Street, 6 Leicester Court, Parish of St. Mary's, Birkenhead. / 127 Durham St / , /

Presumably this is the death, though with birth c1867, and not 1864:


Rachel A Stewart
in the England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
Name: Rachel A Stewart
Death Age: 69
Birth Date: abt 1867
Registration Date: Apr 1936
[May 1936]
[Jun 1936]
Registration Quarter: Apr-May-Jun
Registration district: Birkenhead
Inferred County: Cheshire
Volume: 8a
Page: 637

I've now found the death (my fault - I was looking at Lancashire and not Cheshire):-

First name(s) RACHEL A
Last name STEWART
Gender Female
Birth day -
Birth month -
Birth year 1867
Age 69
Death quarter 2
Death year 1936
District Birkenhead
County Cheshire
Volume 8A
Page 637
Country England
Record set England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007

Kath. x

These are all possible children of Rachel and Thomas:-

Stewart Florence 1894 — 1894 England & Wales Births 1837-2006 Hartlepool, Durham, England

Stewart Daniel 1883 — 1883 England & Wales Births 1837-2006 Hartlepool, Durham, England

Stewart Eliza Alice 1889 — 1889 England & Wales Births 1837-2006 Hartlepool, Durham, England

Stewart John 1887 — 1887 England & Wales Births 1837-2006 Hartlepool, Durham, England

Stewart Thomas 1892 — 1892 England & Wales Births 1837-2006 Hartlepool, Durham, England

The birth in 1889 is for Eliza Alice and NOT Elizabeth Ann as you have in your tree.

Kath. x

Surely that Ancestry tree is the poster’s? Unless there are two Lynette’s researching this woman

Hi Ladies and Gent's

Many thanks for all your help, I think I have already made a total mess of trying to reply to you all and my system has gone into 'meltdown'... don't know what I have or have not done :-(

With this in mind, hope this reaches you all ok!!

Lynette :-)

https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards/board/living_relatives/thread/1383903

GRAHAM, RACHAEL ANN DICKINSON
GRO Reference: 1864 M Quarter in HARTLEPOOL Volume 10A Page 124

Marriages Sep 1850 (>99%)
Dickinson Alice Whitby 24 579
Graham John Whitby 24 579