Sixth Generation 
Sixth Generation 53. Ralph WIGHAM was born on 24 Sep 1841 in Percy Main, Howdon, Northumberland 39,40 and died 3rd Oct 1901 in Wagon Inn, Howdon on Tyne, at age 60.41
General Notes: Birth Certificate ref BXCB 152908 - informant a Richard WIGHAM probably his uncle (father Ralph's younger brother)
Research Notes: No legible records for Christ Church at that date.
Noted events in his life were:
• 1861 Census: RG9/3839, 7th Apr 1861, Borough of Tynemouth in township of Chirton - Ward of Percy.29 Listed as Labourer (18) living with his mother Jane (56), Thomas (26) - Labourer, John (14) - Labourer, Mary J (21) - House Maid, Sarah (16) - Elizabeth MOORE (24) - married sister - Labourer's wife, and her children Thomas MOORE (6), Margaret G MOORE (4), Sarah H MOORE (3), John W MOORE (1), at Pit Row.
• 1871 Census: RG10/5111, 2nd Apr 1871, Brunton Street, Chirton. District of Howdon.45 Listed as Riviter Iron Ships (29) with first wife Isabella (30), William (5), James (3), John (1).
• 1881 Census: RG11/5077, 3rd Apr 1881, 38, Colledges Building, Chirton. Borough of Tynemouth in the Parish of Chirton.30 Listed as Iron Ship Riviter (39) with first wife Isabella (40), William (15) - Rivit Heater, James (13) - Errand Boy (13), Mary (9), Elizabeth (5), Thomas (3), Ralph (1).
• 1891 Census: RG12/4225, 5th Apr 1891, Borough of Tynemouth in parish of Chirton.46 Listed as Iron Shipbuilder (49) with second wife Jane (33), William (25) - Iron Shipbuilder, James N (23) - Iron Shipbuilder, Mary J (20), Elizabeth N (15), John TB (7), Ninian N (6), Alfred (4), George (3) at Chirton.
• 1901 Census: RG 13/4798, 31st Mar 1901, Borough of Tyneside at Willington Quay.47 Listed as an Inn Keeper (58) with second wife Jane (44) and children James N (33) - Iron Ship Builder, Elizabeth N (24), John WB (17) - Apprentice Metal Worker, Ninian (16) - Apprentice Engine Fitter, Alfred (14), George (13), James FARROW (39) - Jane's brother, at 6 East Street (Waggon Inn) Willington Quay.
Ralph married Isabella Clenzy NICHOL 8th Jun 1865 in Parish of Gateshead, Durham.2 Isabella was born in 1841 in Hylton, Durham and died 26th Apr 1881 in Howdon, Chirton, at age 40.48.,49 The cause of her death was cirhosis of Liver.
Marriage Notes: Isabella was the first wife of Ralph. He later married Jane FARROW (shortly after Isabella's death in 1881) Note: Isabella last appeared as the wife of Ralph in the Census of 1881 - taken in April that year, and the record (index) of marriages shows marriage to Jane in June the same year.
The marriage between Ralph Wigham (23) and Isabella Nichol (24) is recorded (IGI) on 8th Jun 1865, Gateshead, Durham, England.
Noted events in her life were:
• 1871 Census: RG10/5111, 2nd Apr 1871, Brunton Street, Chirton. Listed as wife (30) living with husband Ralph and their children William (5), James (3), John (1).
• 1881 Census: RG11/5077, 3rd Apr 1881, 38, Colledges Building, Chirton. Listed as Ralph's wife (40), living with their children William (15) - Rivit Heater, James (13) - Errand Boy (13), Mary (9), Elizabeth (5), Thomas (3), Ralph (1).
• Death:. Referred to on Death Certificate as "wife of Ralph Wigham boilersmith". The informant was an Isabella Rutherford who was present at her death.
Children from this marriage were:
61 M i. William (Bill) WIGHAM was born about 1866.
62 M ii. James N (Jimmy) WIGHAM was born about 1868.
He never married.
63 F iii. Mary J WIGHAM was born about 1872.
64 F iv. Elizabeth N WIGHAM was born about 1876.
65 M v. Thomas WIGHAM was born about 1878 and died before 1891, before age 13.
General Notes: Died before 1891
66 M vi. Ralph WIGHAM was born about 1880 and died before 1891, before age 11.
General Notes: Died before 1891
67 M vii. John WIGHAM was born about 1870 and died before 1881, before age 11.
Ralph next married Jane FARROW , daughter of James FARROW and Mary , in Jun 1881 in Christ Church, Tynemouth, Northumberland.42 Jane was born Oct-Dec 1857 in Esh Colliery, Durham 50 and died Apr-Jun 1902.51
Noted events in their marriage were:
• Marriage Notice:. Jane was working as a house maid in Benton just before marrying Ralph - she was 17 years his junior.
Noted events in her life were:
• 1861 Census: RG9/3755, 7th Apr 1861, Hetton-le-Hole.29 Jane (3) was living with her parents James (45) and Mary (37) and her older sisters Elizabeth (10), and Barbara (8) at Lyons Houses, Eppleton Pit. The birthplace for all family members is recorded as Lanchester, Durham.
• 1881 Census: RG11/5086, 3rd Apr 1881, Borough of Tynemouth district of Longbenton.30 Listed working as a Domestic Servant (23) at Benton Grange House, Longbenton,
• 1891 Census: RG12/4225, 5th Apr 1891, Borough of Tynemouth in parish of Chirton.46 Listed as wife (33) with Ralph (49), William (25) - Iron Shipbuilder, James N (23) - Iron Shipbuilder, Mary J (20), Elizabeth N (15), John TB (7), Ninian N (6), Alfred (4), George (3) at Chirton
• 1901 Census: RG 13/4798, 31st Mar 1901, Borough of Tyneside at Willington Quay.47 Listed as wife (44) with Ralph (58), James N (33) - Iron Ship Builder, Elizabeth N (24), John WB (17) - Apprentice Metal Worker, Ninian (16) - Apprentice Engine Fitter, Alfred (14), George (13), James FARROW (39) - Jane's younger brother.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 68 M i. Ninian Nichol WIGHAM was born about 1885 in Willington Quay, Howdon, Northumberland and died in 1957 in Howdon, Northumberland, about age 72.
69 M ii. Alfred (Alfie) WIGHAM was born about 1887.
He never married.
70 M iii. George (Tussy) WIGHAM was born about 1888.
He never married.
71 M iv. John WB (Jack) WIGHAM was born about 1884.
55. Nicholas (Nichol) WIGHAM was born about 1835.
Nicholas married Hannah . Hannah was born about 1837.
Children from this marriage were:
72 M i. Ralph WIGHAM was born about 1860.
73 F ii. Jane WIGHAM was born about 1859.
56. John WIGHAM was born about 1846.
Noted events in his life were:
• 1881 Census: RG11/5073, 3rd Apr 1881, Willington Quay, Howdon, Northumberland. John (35) is described as a Coal Trimmeris living with his wife Sarah (35) and their children Thomas (9), Sarah (7), Ralph (5), Barbara (3), Elizabeth (1) at 65 George Street. John's birthplace is given as North Howdon.
John married Sarah .
Children from this marriage were:
74 F i. Barbara WIGHAM was born about 1878.
75 F ii. Elizabeth WIGHAM was born about 1880.
76 M iii. Ralph WIGHAM was born about 1876.
77 F iv. Sarah WIGHAM was born about 1874.
78 M v. Thomas WIGHAM was born about 1872.43