Charltons of Morpeth

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George Robert Charlton & Frances Hilda Henderson

Charlton (Diston), George Robert - Born on 23 Jan 1924 37 at Crossgate workhouse, Durham.

Son of Norman Edward Charlton and Ellen Diston. 

 

Georges surname was registered as his mothers maiden name Diston at birth.

He was born with infant paralysis and no hip on one side. Geordie has to have a special boot and brace on his leg due to this.

George was one off sixteen children from his father, out of the sixteen children six died in infancy or at birth. 

George never married but he had 10 children with Frances Hilda Henderson.Five Sons and five daughters.He lived most of his life in Sandersons Gardens, then Stobhill in Morpeth.

  • Jacqueline Charlton 1954–Living
  • John Robert Charlton 1956–Living
  • Frederick T Charlton 1958–Living
  • George Stanley (Knocka) Charlton 1959–Living
  • Georgina S Charlton 1960–1960
  • Violet Margaret Charlton 1960–Living
  • Christopher Joseph Charlton 1961–2021
  • Maureen A Charlton 1962–Living
  • Trevor Charlton 1962–Living
  • Beverley Charlton 1966–Living

George died on 1 Jan 1997 his address at the time was 14 Popular Avenue, Blyth, Northumberland.

Norman Edward Charlton & Ellen Diston

 

Charlton, Norman Edward - Born on 9th June 1868 in New Seaham.

Son of Matthew Charlton and Eleanor Little.

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Norman Married Jane Ann Gowland on 15th July 1893 at Stanhope, Durham.

They had one daughter.

  • Sabina Jane Charlton 1893–1974

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He married Elizabeth Jane Moore in  Sep 1893 in Durham area.

They had four children.

  • Ernest Charlton 1899–1910

  • Ellen Charlton 1905–1956

  • Sydney Charlton 1907–1975

  • Lilian Charlton 1910–2002

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He married Ellen Diston in 1931 in Morpeth, Northumberland.

They had eleven children.

  • Elsie Charlton 1917–1999

  • Ernest Charlton 1918–1979

  • Ann Charlton 1920–

  • George Robert (Charlton) Diston 1924–1997

  • Baby (Charlton) Diston Twin 1925–1925

  • Norman E (Charlton) Diston Twin 1925–1925

  • Baby Diston  1928–1928

  • Emma Charlton 1931–1932

  • Margaret Rose Charlton 1932–1993

  • Matthew Henry Charlton 1933–2009

  • Frederick W Charlton 1936–1937

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Norman died on 21st May 1951 whilst living at 16 Sandersons Gardens, Morpeth, Northumberland.

Matthew Charlton & Eleanor Little

Charlton, Matthew - Born in 1842 at West Moore House, Hutton Henry, Durham.

Son of Thomas Charlton and Jane Brown Green.

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Matthew married Eleanor Little in 1872 at Easington, Durham, England
Matthew was a widower when he married Eleanor Little. Details of first wife yet to be found.

They had seven children.

  • Norman Edward Charlton 1868–1951

  • Sabina Jane Charlton 1873–1960

  • Mary Charlton 1876–1962

  • Matthew Henry Charlton 1877–1942

  • Thomas Little Charlton 1881–1956

  • Frederick William Charlton 1884–1958

  • John Charlton 1887–1952

In 1881 he lived at West Thornley Winlaton Durham.

In 1901 he was living at 29 Delves Terrace Knitsley Lanchester with his family

Matthew worked as a brick moulder then later became a blacksmith.

Matthew died in 1915 in Lanchester, he is buried in Benfieldside, Durham

Thomas Charlton & Jane Brown Green

Charlton, Thomas - Born  24th February 1813 at Pelton, Durham.

He married Jane Brown Green in 1841 at St. Margaret's, Durham.

They had eight children.

  • John Charlton 1834–1855

  • Matthew Charlton 1842–1915

  • Jane Ann Charlton 1844–1927

  • Mary Ann Charlton 1844–1927

  • John Thomas Charlton 1846–1890

  • Isabella Charlton 1848–1918

  • Henry Green Charlton 1850–

  • Thomas Charlton 1852–1905

Thomas died on 27th May 1855 after an accident on the 12th Apr 1853 whilst working as a coal hewer at the Howdon Pit, Witton Le Wear, Durham where he was hit by a fall of stone.

Newcastle Guardian and Tyne Mercury
11th June 1853, 

Durham County Inquests: An inquest was held at Butterknowle, on the 7th inst., before Wm. Trotter, Esq., on view of the body of Thomas Hopper. The deceased was a hewer at Norwood Colliery. On the 3rd instant he was at work, and while lying on his side curving a "judd," about two feet six inches of coal fell from the roof upon him. He was immediately taken up, and was found to have been severely crushed in the bowels. He died the same night. No blame is attached to the deputy or any one concerned in the colliery workings. Verdict, "Accidental death." — An inquest was held at Witton-le-Wear, on the 4th instant, before Mr. Thornton, deputy coroner, on view of the body of Thomas. Charlton. The deceased was a hewer at a small landsale colliery at Howdon. On the 12th April he was at his work, when a quantity of coal fell from the roof upon him. He was found lying on his back and covered with the coal, — and as soon as assistance could be got, was removed home. He was found to have suffered dislocation of the spine, and he died on the 27th May. It appeared that the deceased had been warned the night before of the coal likely to fall. Verdict, "Accidental death." The inquest had been adjourned from the 28th May.

         Source: www.dmm.org.uk

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