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Richard Dockwray Black 1815 – 1873 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 May 1815

Birth Location: North Shields, Northuach

Death Date: Apr 1873

Death Location: South Shields, Durham, England

Father: William Black

Mother: Elisabeth Dockray

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Redhead

Children(s): Frances Black, Mary Black, William Black, Elizabeth Black

In 1815, Richard Dockwray Black entered the world in North Shields, Northuach, born to William Black and Elisabeth Dockray. In 1871, Richard Dockwray Black resided in North Shields, Tynemouth, Northumberland, England. Richard Dockwray Black married Elizabeth Redhead, and had children including Frances Redhead Black, Mary Black, William Black, Elizabeth Ann Black. Richard Dockwray Black passed away in 1873 in South Shields, Durham, England.

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Biography

  • In 1815, Richard Dockwray Black entered the world in North Shields, Northuach, born to William Black and Elisabeth Dockray.
  • In 1871, Richard Dockwray Black resided in North Shields, Tynemouth, Northumberland, England.
  • Richard Dockwray Black married Elizabeth Redhead, and had children including Frances Redhead Black, Mary Black, William Black, Elizabeth Ann Black.
  • Richard Dockwray Black passed away in 1873 in South Shields, Durham, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Black's Ancestors

Self
Richard Black
1815 – 1873
Birth Place: North Shields, Northuach
Parents
William Black
1780 – 1841
Northumberland, England.
Elisabeth Dockray
1781 – 1852
Northumberland, England
Grandparents
Katherine Black
Richard DOCKWRAY
1761 – 1841
South Shields Durham, England
Elisabeth CANGLISS\CANGLESS
1761 – 1786
Northumberland, England
Great-Grandparents
John DOCKWRAY
1728 – 1770
Margaret BATES
1729 – 1810
Robert CANGLISS\CANGLESS
1730 –
Jane HALL
1738 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard DOCKWRAY
Mary
George BATES\BAITES
1681 – 1753
Rebecca POTS
1692 – 1771
John HALL
Jane

Richard Black's Descendants

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Richard (Dockwray) Black (13 May 1815 – Apr 1873) m. Elizabeth Redhead (Abt. 1811 – Jan 1883)
  1. 1. Frances (Redhead) Black (1 Nov 1838 – 18 Dec 1918) m. John (Thomas) Barker (08 Aug 1816 – 04 Jul 1882)
    1. 1. Henry (William) Barker (12 May 1867 – )
    2. 2. Fanny (Elizabeth) Barker (1869 – 3 Oct 1931)
    3. 3. Eleanor (Mary) Barker (02 Dec 1870 – 25 Sep 1942)
    4. 4. John (Richard) Barker (22 May 1873 – Bet. Oct–Dec 1941)
    5. 5. Lizzie (Ann) Barker (16 Feb 1875 – 28 Jul 1960)
    6. 6. Arthur Barker (31 Oct 1882 – 22 Mar 1934) m. Susannah (Mary) Vincent (27 Apr 1883 – 28 Jun 1967)
      1. 1. Arthur (Vincent) Barker (10 Nov 1911 – 4 Mar 2001)
      2. 2. Muriel Barker (22 Apr 1914 – 2 Feb 2000) m. George (James Summerbell) Littlefield (1901 – 1953)
      3. 3. Douglas Barker (26 Dec 1923 – 30 Mar 2012)
      4. 4. William (Meredith (Bill)) Barker (27 Jul 1926 – 15 Sep 2003)
  2. 2. Mary Black (Jan 1844 – 26 Oct 1918)
  3. 3. William Black (15 Nov 1852 – Feb 1925) m. Margaret (Jane) Aitken (abt 1872 – Abt. 1930)
    1. 1. William (Thomas Dockwray) Black (27 Sep 1898 – Jan 1981)
    2. 2. Albert (Edward Watson) Black (28 Dec 1902 – Dec 1983)
    3. 3. May (Lily) Black (abt 1905 – 1992)
    4. 4. Margaret (Jane) Black (abt 1909 – Oct 1979)
  4. 4. Elizabeth (Ann) Black (1856 – 9 Sep 1916)

Richard Black's Timeline

4 Records

1815
13 May 1815
Birth of Richard Dockwray Black in North Shields, Northuach
North Shields, Northuach
1838
Jan 1838
Age 23
Richard Dockwray Black was married in Tynemouth, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Tynemouth, Northumberland, United Kingdom
1871
1871
Age 56
Richard Dockwray Black resided here in North Shields, Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
North Shields, Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
1873
Apr 1873
Age 58
Death of Richard Dockwray Black in South Shields, Durham, England
South Shields, Durham, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 May 1815
    Event Place: North Shields, Northuach
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Masters and Mates Certificates, 1850-1927

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Jan 1838
    Event Place: Tynemouth, Northumberland, United Kingdom
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: North Shields, Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 5121; Folio: 18; Page: 7; GSU roll: 847397

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Apr 1873
    Event Place: South Shields, Durham, England

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