DDeesscceennddaannttss ooff PPeetteerr AALLLLAANN Table of Contents Descendants of Peter ALLAN ................................................................................................ 1 Name Index................................................................................................................... 32 Produced by: Leslie McCaw Allan, , (+44) 28 9079 4937, [email protected] Produced by Legacy on 13 Dec 2008 Page 1 Descendants of Peter ALLAN Peter ALLAN [75], son of Unknown and Unknown, was born in 1761 in Gladsmuir, East Lothian and died in 1851 in Whitburn, Co.Durham aged 90. General Notes: Peter was Gamekeeper to Sir Hedworth Williamson of Whitburn Hall. Peterand Jane lived in Whitburn as pensioners on the Baronet's Bounty. Peterwas originally a Shoemaker from Gladsmuir, East Lothian. He kept bees,was a crack shot and conversant with all parts of the bible. On 1851 Census he was described as 'maintenant'. Peter married Jane KENLEY [76] [MRIN: 39] about Dec 1798 in Probably Whitburn, daughter of Archibald KENLEY [77] and Unknown. Jane was born in 1761 in Tranent, East Lothian and died in 1851 in Whitburn, Co.Durham aged 90. They had ten children: Peter, Jane, Archibald, Thirdson, John, Fifthson, Thomas, Seconddaughter, Margaret and Jane. General Notes: Jane was aged 90 on the 1851 census and was living as a maintenant withher husband. Jane was 38 at the birth of her first son Peter and 50 at birth of herlast child Jane. The dates of birth and deaths of Peter and Janes children were taken fromthe Parish Records at Whitburn Parish Church, which is were their firstson Peter (also known as 'The Hermit') his wife Elizabeth and son Williamare buried. Peter ALLAN [78] was born on 6 Sep 1799, was christened on 14 May 1803 in Whitburn Parish Church, Co Durham, died on 31 Aug 1850 in Whitburn, Co.Durham aged 50, and was buried in Whitburn Parish Church. The cause of his death was Died of a broken heart. General Notes: aka The Hermit Started in early life in service with his father working for Sir Hedworth Williamson later becoming a gamekeeper to the Marquess of Londonderry who eventually became Viscount Castlereagh. After that he married, became a publican at Whitburn and varied his occupation by working as a foreman at excavation works, taking part in the quarrying of stone from the rocks for the Marsden Lime Kiln, and in 1835 in the construction of the Sunderland Dock. This gave him the idea of making a home on the shores of Marsden Bay and providing accommodation and refreshments on the spot for the picnic parties and visitors. PETER was know as Peter the 'Hermit' due to his excavation of Marsden Grotto making it into a home for his wife and 8 children. There is a book written about him entitled 'The Story of Marsden and Peter Allan' written by a former West Boldon headmaster Mr Alan C Robinson. Medical Notes: In the book written about Peter it is said that he more or less gave up when he had to give up the Grotto because of Government pressure and it is said that he died of a broken heart Noted events in his life were: Baptism: : Whitburn Parish Churchyard. Peter married Elizabeth DUNKNOW [88] [MRIN: 9]. Elizabeth was born in 1802 in North Shields, died on 7 May 1870 in Marsden, Co.Durham aged 68, and was buried in Whitburn Parish Church. They had eight children: Jane, William, Thomas Colley, Peter, Elizabeth Marsden, John George, Archibald and Mary-Ann. General Notes: Elizabeth assisted her husband Peter in the Grotto making tea and cakesfor the visitors. After Peter died she continued working at the Grottoand on 1851 census she describes herself as a Publican. On 1861 censusshe describes herself as a Licensed Victualler. Produced by: Leslie McCaw Allan, , (+44) 28 9079 4937, [email protected] Produced by Legacy on 13 Dec 2008 Page 1 Descendants of Peter ALLAN She is buried in Whitburn Churchyard with her husband and son William. Noted events in her life were: Baptism: : Whitburn Parish Churchyard. Jane ALLAN [89] was born about Jun 1824 in Whitburn, Co.Durham and was christened on 4 Jul 1824 in Whitburn. General Notes: Married C. Hutchinson a Watchmaker from Bishopwearmouth. (Taken fromBook) Jane married C. HUTCHINSON [107] [MRIN: 41]. General Notes: Clockmaker William ALLAN [90] was born about 1827 in Whitburn, Co.Durham, died about 1873 in Whitburn, Co.Durham aged about 46, and was buried in Whitburn Parish Church. General Notes: Assisted with the excavation of Marsden Grotto and continued to make additions and improvements. On 1861 census he was still living at the Grotto with his mother. He remained at the Grotto until his death at the age of 46 and is buried with his parents Peter and Elizabeth. Was there something wrong with William ie was he retarded or had he an illness. Noted events in his life were: Baptism: : Whitburn Parish Churchyard. Thomas Colley ALLAN [91] was born about Jun 1828 and was christened on 22 Jun 1828 in Whitburn. General Notes: Blacksmith. Was still single at 23 as 1851 census. Peter ALLAN [92] was born about Mar 1830 and was christened on 11 Apr 1830 in Whitburn. General Notes: Master Mariner, later became a Captain and his younger brother Archibaldwent to sea with him. (From Katherine Nicholson) Peter married Female STAMP [109] [MRIN: 43]. Peter next married Jane Smith JACKSON [108] [MRIN: 42] about 1856. They had seven children: Peter, Polly, Jane, William Tone, Ella, Lillian and Jack 'John'. Peter ALLAN [31] was born about 1857 and died about Dec 1933 aged about 76. General Notes: Mariner Peter married Annie Thornton THORNE [140] [MRIN: 68]. Annie was born on 21 Jan 1864 and died on 19 Nov 1957 aged 93. They had eight children: Annie Eveline, Lillian Jane, Elsie, Kathleen Mary, Peter Alan, Clement Thorne, Eric Hugh and Kenneth Archibald. Annie Eveline ALLAN [141] was born on 6 Feb 1885. Annie married Unknown JONES [159] [MRIN: 60]. Annie next married Will RICH [160] [MRIN: 61]. Annie next married Ernest FARTHING [161] [MRIN: 62]. Produced by: Leslie McCaw Allan, , (+44) 28 9079 4937, [email protected] Produced by Legacy on 13 Dec 2008 Page 2 Descendants of Peter ALLAN Annie next married Unknown TURNER [153] [MRIN: 75]. They had two children: Christopher Archibald and Mildred Isobel. Christopher Archibald TURNER [157] was born on 9 Feb 1906. Mildred Isobel TURNER [158] was born on 9 Jun 1907. Mildred married Rowland MARKS [315] [MRIN: 70]. General Notes: Teacher Lillian Jane ALLAN [142] was born on 26 Apr 1886 and died on 11 Aug 1967 aged 81. Lillian married Gilmore PHILLIPS [152] [MRIN: 76]. They had two children: Lillian Elsie and Margaret. Lillian Elsie PHILLIPS [162] was born on 5 Nov 1916 and died on 9 Aug 1933 aged 16. Margaret PHILLIPS [163] was born on 17 Jan 1927. Margaret married David MORRIS [188] [MRIN: 55]. They had one daughter: Jane. Jane MORRIS [189] was born on 9 Jan 1964. Elsie ALLAN [143] was born on 29 Feb 1888 and died on 23 Apr 1913 aged 25. Elsie married Harry JOHNSTON [164] [MRIN: 59]. They had one son: Harry Bannister. Harry Bannister JOHNSTON [165] was born on 17 Apr 1912. General Notes: Dental Technician Emigrated to New Zealand in 1926 Harry married Nora UNKNOWN [190] [MRIN: 64]. They had two children: Geoffery and Jocelyn. Geoffery JOHNSTON [191] . General Notes: Farmer. Interested in Family Tree when complete Geoffery married Barbara UNKNOWN [244] [MRIN: 99]. They had four children: Christine, David, Elizabeth and Grant. Christine JOHNSTON [245] . David JOHNSTON [246] . General Notes: Farmer David married Marie UNKNOWN [275] [MRIN: 109]. They had one son: Jarrod. Jarrod JOHNSTON [276] . Elizabeth JOHNSTON [247] . Grant JOHNSTON [248] . Produced by: Leslie McCaw Allan, , (+44) 28 9079 4937, [email protected] Produced by Legacy on 13 Dec 2008 Page 3 Descendants of Peter ALLAN Jocelyn JOHNSTON [192] . Jocelyn married Gregory LAY [249] [MRIN: 100]. They had three children: Victoria, Sandra and Debbie. General Notes: Computer Sales Rep. Victoria LAY [250] . Sandra LAY [251] . Debbie LAY [252] . Kathleen Mary ALLAN [144] was born on 13 Sep 1890 and died about Sep 1967 aged about 77. Kathleen married Graham RICHARDSON [166] [MRIN: 63]. They had two children: Eric and Kenneth Arthur. General Notes: Sales Rep. Eric RICHARDSON [167] was born on 25 Jun 1918 and died on 5 Jun 1940 aged 21. Kenneth Arthur RICHARDSON [168] was born on 1 Mar 1922. Kenneth married Margaret HUMMERSTONE [193] [MRIN: 81]. They had two children: Jane and Martin. Jane RICHARDSON [194] was born about 3 Apr 1955. Jane married Kenneth POTTER [253] [MRIN: 101]. They had two children: Allison and David. Allison POTTER [254] . David POTTER [255] . Martin RICHARDSON [195] was born about 1 Jun 1957. Martin married Jane UNKNOWN [256] [MRIN: 102]. They had one son: Mark Neil. Mark Neil RICHARDSON [257] . Peter Alan ALLAN [145] was born on 21 Jul 1892 and died on 22 Jan 1941 aged 48. General Notes: Master Mariner Peter married Alice DAWSON [169] [MRIN: 58]. Alice was born on 4 Nov 1898 and died on 17 May 1983 aged 84. They had four children: Peter, Eric Robert, Kathleen Mary and Nancy Ruth. Peter ALLAN [170] was born on 3 Dec 1922. General Notes: Hairdresser Peter married Vera FUTRAN [196] [MRIN: 82]. They had one daughter: Christine Vera. Christine Vera ALLAN [197] was born on 29 Mar 1956. Produced by: Leslie McCaw Allan, , (+44) 28 9079 4937, [email protected] Produced by Legacy on 13 Dec 2008 Page 4 Descendants of Peter ALLAN Eric Robert ALLAN [171] was born on 4 Sep 1924. General Notes: Medical Sales Rep. Eric married Margaret TAYLOR [198] [MRIN: 83]. Margaret was born on 17 Jun 1931. They had two children: Robert Nicholas and Caroline Margaret.