Fourth Generation 
Fourth Generation 20. Thomas WIGHAM was christened in 1755 in St Alban's, Earsdon.2
Research Notes: The family were living at Fenwick's Close Hall located 1/2 mile NE of Earsdon village.
Thomas married Eleanor JOHNSON .
Children from this marriage were:
31 M i. Thomas WIGHAM was born in Hartley, Northumberland and was christened in 1791 in St. Alban's Church, Earsdon.2
Noted events in his life were:
• 1851 Census: RG9/3706: Escomb, Durham. Thomas (70) is listed as Father living with Son William (31) - Iron Moulder, and Williams family - Ann (33) - wife, son Thomas (7), son William (2), daughter Elizabeth (4) at 82, Queens Street, Escomb, Durham. Thomas is listed here as born in Hartley, Nortrhumberland.
24. Thomas WIGHAM was born in Dec 1772 in Whitridge, Seaton Deleval, Northumberland, was christened 21st Dec 1772 in St. Alban's Church, Earsdon, Northumberland,10,11 died 3rd Jan 1850 in East Howdon, Chirton, Northumberland, at age 77,12,13 and was buried 6th Jan 1850 in Christ Church, Tynemouth, Northumberland.14 The cause of his death was tubercular peritonitis.13
General Notes: After 1798 the family lived in the parish of All Saints Newcastle then Longbenton from abt. 1804 until abt.1811 when they appear in Howdon Pans, Tynemouth in 1811, and at Low Flatworth, East Howdon at the time of the first census of 1841.
Research Notes: We know that Thomas was born 1772 in Northumberland (census of 1841). There are three possible births recorded in the IGI; the closest geographically is Thomas son of George and Dorothy Oliver born in the parish of Earsdon. The others are Thomas born in Allendale, but there is are corresponding reference in the census returns of 1841 and 1851 showing that this Thomas was born in Allendale not Earsdon. Secondly Thomas son of John born 1772 in Haydon Bridge but John had another son Thomas baptised in 1775 showing that the first Thomas had died earlier - verified only by IGI. There are no records of baptism for a Thomas WIGHAM in the year 1772 in the parish records of All Saints (Newcastle), St Bartholomew (Longbenton) or Christ Church (Tynemouth) - original records verified.
There is no other Thomas WIGHAM with the birth date of 1772 in the census returns from 1841 for Earsdon or surrounding Northumberland parishes, nor is there any GRO death records (after 1837) of a Thomas WIGHAM of a corresponding age. There are however, records of two marriages at St. Alban's church involving a Thomas WIGHAM from 1780-1820 - original recordes verified. Firstly a marriage to Eleanor Johnson in 1790 (both Banns and Marriage records present), and Secondly a Priscilla Swan - 1798. Although no clues to the family line are given in the marriage records (although Thomas was resident in the parish of Earsdon), the first might be explained by another Thomas b.1770 St Albans - supported by the fact no burial records exist of a Thomas WIGHAM between 1770 and 1790 incl. The second marriage record suggests that that Thomas was in-fact resident in the parish of Tynemouth, not Earsdon.
Noted events in his life were:
• 1841 Census: Ref HO107/825/2, 7th Jun 1841, Borough of Tynemouth, Parish of Chirton.18 Listed as Coal Miner (67) living with his wife Margaret (62), Thomas (18), Richard (27), Anne (27) - spouse of Richard, in Low Flatworth.
Thomas married Margaret MOOD ,15 daughter of Ralph MOOD and Mary NICHOLSON , 23rd Dec 1798 in All Saints, Newcastle Upon Tyne 2,15.,16 Margaret was born about 1770 in Newburn, Northumberland 15, christened 8th Sep 1771 in Parish Church, Newburn, Northumberland 15, and died 7th Apr 1855 in Claypath lane, Westoe, Co Durham, about age 85.15
Marriage Notes: Thomas MOOD witness at marriage
Noted events in her life were:
• 1851 Census: : Haunches Hill, East Howden, Northumberland 15.,19 After the death of Thomas she was living on her own and was recorded as a pauper.
• Death: : Claypath Lane, Westoe, Co. Durham.15 The cause of death was certified
as bronchitis. She died at the home of her son Richard, she was
recorded as an almswoman and widow of Thomas Wigham.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 32 M i. Ralph WIGHAM was born 23rd Jun 1804 in Parish of Longbenton, Northumberland,20 was christened 19th Aug 1804 in St. Bartholomew Church, Longbenton, Northumberland,21,22 died 21st Aug 1849 in East Howdon, Chirton, Northumberland,23,24 and was buried 21st Aug 1849 in Christ Church, Tynemouth, Northumberland.25
33 M ii. Richard WIGHAM was born 18th Oct 1812 in Howdon Pans,15 was christened 24th Oct 1813 in Christ Church, Tynemouth, Northumberland,15 died 21st Dec 1884 in Burnhope, Co Durham,15 and was buried 25th Dec 1884 in Parish Church, Burnhope, Co Durham.15
Noted events in his life were:
• 1861 Census: RG9/3790, 7th Apr 1861, Westoe, Durham.29 Richard (49) was family head living with wife Anne (49), and children Elizabeth (19), John (15), Henry (13), Thomas (11), Ralph (9), Richard (6), at Claypath Lane, Durham. Richard's birth place is given as North Shields.
• 1881 Census: RG11/4949, 3rd Apr 1881, Holmside, Durham.30 Richard (68) is widowed listed as father-in-law living with daughter Elizabeth (39), her husband JW Heckels (39), and their children Albian, Anne, George, Hannah M, John, MH, and Richard, at Burnhope, Holmside, Durham. Richard is described as a Coal Miner and his bith place is given as North Shields.
• Burial: : Parish Church, Burnhope, Co. Durham.15 The burial is recorded in the
parish records of Holmside, his gravestone stands in Burnhope
churchyard.
Richard married Anne Duncan GRAINGER .
34 M iii. Richard WIGHAM was born 7th May 1800 in Newcastle on Tyne, Northumberland, was christened 12th Jul 1800 in All Saints, Newcastle Upon Tyne, and died before 1812.
35 F iv. Mary Anne WIGHAM was born 23rd Aug 1802, was christened 3rd Oct 1802 in All Saints, Newcastle Upon Tyne, and died 5th Aug 1812.
36 F v. Jane WIGHAM was born 23rd Dec 1806 in St. Bartholomew Church, Longbenton, Northumberland, was christened 15th Feb 1807 in Parish of Longbenton, Northumberland, died 13th Feb 1826 in Chirton, Northumberland,31 and was buried 19th Feb 1826 in Christ Church, Tynemouth, Northumberland.
37 F vi. Anne WIGHAM was born in North Shields, was christened 19th Aug 1781, died 4th Nov 1811 in North Shields, and was buried 6th Nov 1811 in Christ Church, Tynemouth, Northumberland.
38 M vii. Thomas WIGHAM was born 27th May 1809 in Parish of Longbenton, Northumberland,2 was christened 9th Jul 1809 in St. Bartholomew Church, Longbenton, Northumberland,32 and died before 1823.
39 M viii. Thomas WIGHAM 18 was born about 1823.18
25. George WIGHAM 4,9 was christened 19th May 1765 in St. Alban's Church, Earsdon,3,4,9 died 21st May 1854 in Toll Square, Tynemouth,4,9,17 and was buried in St. Alban's Church, Earsdon, Northumberland.4.,9 The cause of his death was old age.
General Notes: Christening records state parents George and Dorothy WIGHAM of Whitridge.
George died leaving his estate to his three children - John, Anne, and Mary. This included the property at 15 Toll Square (now demolished), and 55-60 Stephenson Street, North Shields, referred to later in the Will of his daugther Mary. 33
Research Notes: Death certificate: date corresponds to headstone inscription, cccupation stated as Butcher - informant, a Sarah Fleming. According to the census of 1851, Sarah Fleming (63), a widower, was working as a Lodging House Keeper at Toll Square with son George Wm (26) - Sail Maker, Daughter Elizabeth M (23), at 10, Toll Square, North Shields. No family link between Sarah FLEMING and George has been found, therefore it is probable that Sarah was a neighbour/friend to George and his family when at 15 Toll Square.
The 1855 royal national commercial directory of the northern counties of England contains classified lists of the nobility, gentry and clergy, merchants, bankers, professional gentlemen, manufactures, and traders of these areas. lists a George Wigham at 15 Toll Sq., North Shields is listed under "Clergy and Gentry".
Noted events in his life were:
• Christening: Original records 4.,9 Son of George and Dorothy WIGHAM of Whitridge.
• 1841 Census: HO107/820/17 fo 49: Briardean, Hartley, Northumberland. George (75) listed as Farmer, living with son John (25) - Agg Labourer, and daughters Ann (25?), and Mary Ann (25?), at Briardean.
• 1851 Census: HO 107/2410 fo. 326.: North Shields. George (85) is widowed, and recorded as a retired Farmer (Blind) b. Whitridge, and living with his son John (37), unmarried Tide Waiter b. North Shields, daughter Mary (41), unmarried, 41, b. N/S, and daughter Ann (43), unmarried, b. N/S, at Toll Square, North Shields.
George married Ann 4.,18 4 Ann died before 1841.18
Children from this marriage were:
40 M i. Thomas WIGHAM 4,9 was born about 1797 4,9 and died 21st Aug 1801, about age 4.4.,9
41 F ii. Dorothy WIGHAM 4,9 was born about 1796 4,9 and died 27th Apr 1803, about age 7.4.,9
42 F iii. Elizabeth WIGHAM 4,9 was born about 1800 4,9 and died 12th Jan 1807, about age 7.4.,9
43 M iv. George WIGHAM 4,9 was born about 1803 4,9 and died 19th Jan 1807, about age 4.4.,9
44 M v. William WIGHAM 4,9 was christened about 1805 4,9 and died 24th Jan 1807, about age 2.4.,9
45 M vi. George WIGHAM 4,9 died 23rd Jun.4.,9
46 M vii. John WIGHAM 34 was born about 1805 in North Shields 34 and died after 1851, after age 46.
47 F viii. Mary WIGHAM 34 was born about 1800 in North Shields 34 and died 11th Mar 1892 in Frank Place, North Shields, about age 92.33
General Notes: Mary died when at 8 Frank Place, a spinster and blind. 33
Research Notes: Mary inherited her sister Anne's estate in 1891. Her own Will reads, "Watches and Jewels, furnishings &c, and the land & house, Hill Top Farm, Shiremoor, and freehold [sic] 8 Frank Place, and shares in the Whittle Dene Water Company - to the use of Anne Bolton, Woodside Farm, widow, as in the Will of my sister, Anne Elizabeth Dorothy WIGHAM. To mary Brewis, the half share in the block of freehold property in Stephenson Street, North Shields, as in the Will of my sister Anne Elizabeth Dorothy WIGHAM. To Mary Brewis, my real and personal personal estate, charged with the discharging of my debts." Probate: personal estate of £262.3.1. 33
Noted events in her life were:
• 1841 Census: HO107/820/17 fo 49: Briardean, Hartley, Northumberland. Mary Ann (31) living with father George (75) brother John (25) - Agg Labourer, and Sister Ann (33) at Briardean.
• 1851 Census: HO 107/2410 fo. 326.: North Shields. Mary (41) is unmarried b. N/S living with father George (85) widowed (recorded as a retired Farmer and Blind) b. Whitridge, brother John (37), unmarried Tide Waiter b. North Shields, and sister Ann (43), unmarried, b. N/S. The address is 15 Toll Square, North Shields.
She never married.
48 F ix. Ann WIGHAM 34 was born about 1798 in North Shields 34 and died 5th Jan 1891 in Frank Place, North Shields, about age 93.35
General Notes: Christened Ann Elizabeth Dorothy
Research Notes: Records of Ann as purchaser of 8 Frank Place, North Shields discovered dated 18.9.1875. The property was purchased for £470 from a Mr Edward Waugh, a shipbroker of North Shields. Ann together with her sister Mary were beneficiaries of the Will 1.3.1839 of Mary PRIOR cousin to Ann and Mary. 33
Noted events in her life were:
• 1841 Census: HO107/820/17 fo 49: Briardean, Hartley, Northumberland. Ann (33) living with father George (75) brother John (25) - Agg Labourer, and Sister Mary (31) at Briardean.
• 1851 Census: HO 107/2410 fo. 326.: North Shields. Ann (43) is unmarried b. N/S living with father George (85) widowed (recorded as a retired Farmer and Blind) b. Whitridge, brother John (37), unmarried Tide Waiter b. North Shields, and sister Mary (41), unmarried, b. N/S. The address is 15 Toll Square, North Shields.
26. William WIGHAM 2 was christened 12th Dec 1769 in St. Alban's Church, Earsdon 1,2 and died in 1845 in Mare Close.4
General Notes: A headstone stands adjacent to the family grave of Goerge and Dorothy Oliver. The inscription reads,
William Wigham, Farmer, Mare Close who died ....JU....1845 aged ..... Grace ..... died 12th Jan 1861... 78 years. Gilbert their son died at Laverick Hall 17 Oct 1864 aged ... George Wigham, Laverick Hall ....20th...aged 73.
Research Notes: Mare Close Farm is to the North West of Seghill. A notice appeared in the Newcastle Journal of 1847 stating "TO BE LET for a term of 15 years from May next MARE CLOSE FARM, containing 254 acres more or less. SIGHILL TOWN Farm, containing 358 acres, more or less. These farms are situate in the Lordship of Sighill, in the parish of Earsdon, and in the ocupation of Messrs. Wigham, who will show the same. Further particulars may be had of E. Grace, Wallsend, who will receive offers in writing until the 24th instant - Wallsend 2nd December, 1847"
Noted events in his life were:
• 1841 Census: HO107/820/20 fo 5: Mare Close. William (70) - Farmer, is living with his wife Grace (65), son Goerge (30), a Gilbert? (20), Catherine? (20), and Elizabeth Chicken (20), at Mare Close.
William married Grace CARGEY ,4 daughter of Gilbert CARGEY and Sarah , 13th May 1807 in St Mary the Virgin, Horton By Blyth, Northumberland.2 Grace CARGEY was christened 10th Jun 1783 in Stannington, Northumberland 2 and died 12th Jan 1861.4
Children from this marriage were:
49 M i. Gilbert WIGHAM 4 was born about 1811 in Horton By Blyth, Northumberland 18,29 and died 17th Oct 1864 in Laverick Hall, Horton, about age 53.4
Noted events in his life were:
• 1841 Census: HO107/820/20 fo 26: Seghill, Northumberland. Gilbert (30) is living at North Town Farm and working as a Farmer.
• 1861 Census: RG09/3851 ff 17 page 16: Horton By Blyth, Northumberland, England. Gilbert (50) is listed as brother to George WIGHAM (unmarried) - head and farmer of 460 acres and employer of 6 men. He is living with Sarah BROWN (46) - sister and farmers wife, and Margaret BOWER (21) - servant and Dairy Maid. The address is Laverick Hall Farm, Low Horton, Horton. According to the return, Gilbert was born in Horton, Northumberland, as was Sarah. Gerorge was born in Alwinton, Northumberland.
He never married.
50 M ii. George WIGHAM 4 was born about 1810 in Alwinton, Northumberland 29 and died about 1883 in Laverick Hall, Horton, about age 73.4.,29
Research Notes: Laverick Hall, Horton is now referred to as Laverock Hall.
Noted events in his life were:
• 1861 Census:. George (51) is unmarried - head and farmer of 460 acres and employer of 6 men. He is living with Gilbert (50) listed as brother, and sister Sarah BROWN (46) - farmers wife, and Margaret BOWER (21) - servant and Dairy Maid. The address is Laverick Hall Farm, Low Horton, Horton. According to the return, George was born in Alwinton, Northumberland. Sarah. Gerorge were born in Horton, Northumberland.
He never married.
51 F iii. Sarah WIGHAM 2 was born about 1815 in Horton By Blyth, Northumberland.2
Dorothy married Joseph PRIOR .
Children from this marriage were:
52 F i. Mary PRIOR 36 died about 1839.
Research Notes: Mary left her inheritence to cousins Anne and Mary WIGHAM, details read, "All the copyhold farmlands & premises near New York, Parish of Tynemouth, in Occupation of Robert Wardle; on trust to pay my nephew George PRIOR, now Living with George WIGHAM, for his life; thereafter to his eldest son or sons in turn, failing which to his eldest daughter, or daughters in turn, and thereafter to Anne Elizabeth Dorothy WIGHAM; and houshold furniture, plate chattles etc, & ready money in the funds, & the residue of my real and personal estate to Anne Elizabeth Dorothy WIGHAM and Mary Ann WIGHAM in equal shares"
She never married.