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Thank you so much. Because of your help I can now move forward with my family reaserching.

Kind regards,
Doreen.

Just in case you don't have it, here is Robinson in 1841:


Joseph Wilson abt 1801 Durham, England Darlington, Durham
Shoe maker

Elizabeth Wilson abt 1803 Durham, England Darlington, Durham

John Wilson abt 1826 Durham, England Darlington, Durham

Robinson Wilson abt 1840 Durham, England Darlington, Durham

I was brought up in Welbeck Avenue which is very near Haughton Church and Haughton Village. All of my family were married, christened and my dad's ashes are buried at St Andrews Church, Haughton-Le-Skerne. I wish I had known whilst living there that some of my ancestors may be buried there. Thank you for the time you have spent helping me with my search.

Regards,
Doreen.

I'm just looking at the Bishop's Transcript and it states on Baptisms that John Wilson was of Haughton Lane and then on later Baptisms Whinbush, Haughton. When I'm on my laptop this afternoo i'll send you a copy of the Bishop's Transcript image.

As you come from Haughton perhaps you could tell me what/where is Whinbush?

I have Robinson's birth certificate, Joseph's son which states Robinson was born in 1840 at Cockerton and states that Joseph was a shoemaker at that time and then I believe he became a farmer. His wife was called Elizabeth Martin before their marriage at Cowton, Yorkshire in 1824. Joseph was born at Haughton-Le-Skerne and by pure coincidence I was brought up in Haughton-Le-Skerne. Once again I can't thank you enough for your help.

Kind regards,
Doreen.

The 1851 Census states that Joseph was born at Haughton ( I take this to be Haughton-Le-Skerne) rather than Cockerton. Haughton, like Cockerton, is a suburb of Darlington and although the date is slightly out I think the Birth/ Bap is a good contender for your Joseph; especially as the mother is Mary Robinson and Joseph named one of his own sons Robinson.

While quickly looking through the Records I did come across in 1802 a birth/Bap for an Isabella Wilson with same parents; she was the 8th daughter so it looks like John & Mary had a large family.

Thank you so much. I confirm that the 1851 census is correct and that he had a son called Robinson. I'm really grateful for the help you have given me.

Kind regards,
Doreen.

The additional info on the Parish image for the Birth/Bap that Linda has found is

Mary Robinson was the daughter of Joseph Robinson of Whinbush, Haughton
and
Joseph was their first son.

That's the one I was looking at too Linda.

Just need Doreen to confirm that the 1851 census is correct....notice that one of the children was called Robinson Wilson.

Don't want to do too much if it's the wrong Joseph :-)

1871

Name:
Joseph Wilson

Age:70
Estimated birth year:abt 1801

Spouse's Name:Elizabeth Wilson

Where born:Houghton, Durham, England

Civil Parish:Sockburn
County/Island:Yorkshire

Registration district:Darlington

Joseph Wilson 70 - farmer of 16 acres
Elizabeth Wilson 68

The only one in Haughton of that era is

Name: Joseph Wilson
Gender: Male
Christening Date: 27 Dec 1798
Christening Place: HAUGHTON LE SKERNE,DURHAM,ENGLAND
Birth Date: 01 Nov 1798
Birthplace:
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: John Wilson
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Mary Robinson
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C03594-2
System Origin: England-ODM
GS Film number: 894909, 894910
Reference ID:

Name:
Joseph Wilson

Age:
80

Estimated birth year:
abt 1801

Relationship to Head:Head
Where born:(Durham), Durham, England

Civil Parish:Girsby
County/Island:Yorkshire
Street address:Girsby

Marital Status:Widower
Occupation:Farmer Of 16 Acres
Registration district:Darlington

Joseph Wilson 80

Joseph Wilson
England and Wales Census, 1881
Name Joseph Wilson
Age (Original) 80
Gender Male
Birth Year 1801
Birthplace (Durham), Durham, England
Relationship to Head of Household Head
Marital Status Widower
Occupation Farmer Of 16 Acres
Address Girsby
Event Place Girsby (York Nr), Durham, England
Record Type Household
Affiliate Publication Number RG11
Piece/Folio 4890 / 40
Page Number 4
HOUSEHOLD

ROLE

GENDER

AGE

BIRTHPLACE

Joseph Wilson Head M 80 (Durham), Durham, England
Joseph Wilson Son Head M 44 (Durham), Durham, England
Elizabeth Wilson Wife F 56 Durham, Durham, England
Ann Henderson Daughter F 21 Durham, Durham, England
Margaret Wilson Daughter F 15 Durham, Durham, England
Kate Elizabeth Wilson Daughter F 13 Durham, Durham, England
Jane Wilson Daughter F 12 Appleton Wiske, Yorkshire, England

Just so I know exactly who we are looking for is the following Joseph Wilson in the 1851 census the one that you are looking for a birth for?

Name: Joseph Wilson
Age: 50
Estimated birth year: abt 1801
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Wilson
Gender: Male
Where born: Haughton, Durham, England
Civil Parish: Cockerton
Ecclesiastical parish: Darlington Holy Trinity
County/Island: Durham
Country: England
Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

Disability:

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Registration district: Darlington
Sub-registration district: Darlington
ED, institution, or vessel: 1
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 59
Piece: 2382
Folio: 569
Page Number: 13
Household Members:
Name Age
Joseph Wilson 50 occ Farmer
Elizabeth Wilson 48
Robinson Wilson 4
Thomas Wilson 8

Thank you so much for the information. No I'm not sure what Joseph's father's name was. I have tried searching for Joseph's birth details but I just cannot seem to find him. I'm really grateful for your help.

Regards,
Doreen.

Just to confirm, do you know that Joseph's father's name was definately John?

Name Joseph Wilson
Event Type Death
Registration Quarter Apr-May-Jun
Registration Year 1886
Registration District Darlington
County Durham
Event Place Darlington, Durham, England
Age (available after 1866) 85
Birth Year (Estimated) 1801
Volume 10A
Page 3
Line Number 279

I would really appreciate it if someone can help me find Joseph Wilson born 1801 at Cockerton, Darlington as I have come up to a brick wall in my search. I have searched Durham Records and the only Joseph Wilson I can find for 1801 doesn't match as it states his father was John Wilson who was a schoolmaster and my ancestor was a farmer. I have tried searching Baptisms and Parish Records but I haven't had any luck so far. I would really like to find Joseph's birth details so that I can find out who his parents were. Thank you all once again.

Regards,
Doreen.