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Richard Dockwray HEDLEY 1809 – 1866 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jul 1809

Birth Location: North Shields, Tynemouth, Northumberland, England

Death Date: 30 Oct 1866

Death Location: Northumberland, England

Father: Anthony HEDLEY

Mother: Ann DOCKWRAY

Spouse(s): Hannah HEADLEY\HEDLEY

Children(s): Thomas HEDLEY, Margaret Hedley

In 1809, Richard Dockwray HEDLEY entered the world in North Shields, Tynemouth, Northumberland, England, born to Anthony HEDLEY and Ann DOCKWRAY. In 1841, Richard Dockwray HEDLEY resided in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England. Richard Dockwray HEDLEY married Hannah HEADLEY\HEDLEY, and had children including Thomas HEDLEY, Margaret Hedley. Richard Dockwray HEDLEY passed away in 1866 in Northumberland, England.

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Biography

  • In 1809, Richard Dockwray HEDLEY entered the world in North Shields, Tynemouth, Northumberland, England, born to Anthony HEDLEY and Ann DOCKWRAY.
  • In 1841, Richard Dockwray HEDLEY resided in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England.
  • Richard Dockwray HEDLEY married Hannah HEADLEY\HEDLEY, and had children including Thomas HEDLEY, Margaret Hedley.
  • Richard Dockwray HEDLEY passed away in 1866 in Northumberland, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Anthony HEDLEY
1788 – 1850
Birth Location: North Shields Numberland, England
AH
Ann DOCKWRAY
1783 – 1859
Birth Location: Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
AD

Spouses(s)

Hannah HEADLEY\HEDLEY
1806 – 1838
Birth Location: Lee St John, Northumberland, , England
HH

Children(s)

Thomas HEDLEY
1828 – 1904
Birth Location: Acomb, Northumberland, England
TH
Margaret Hedley
1834 –
Birth Location: Northumberland, England
MH

Richard HEDLEY's Ancestors

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Richard HEDLEY
1809 – 1866
Birth Place: North Shields, Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
Parents
Anthony HEDLEY
1788 – 1850
North Shields Numberland, England
Ann DOCKWRAY
1783 – 1859
Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
Grandparents
Anthony HEDLEY
1750 –
Northumberland, England
Eleanor HARPER
1750 – 1820
Newcastle Northumberland England
Richard DOCKWRAY
1761 – 1841
South Shields Durham, England
Elisabeth CANGLISS\CANGLESS
1761 – 1786
Northumberland, England
Great-Grandparents
Anthony HEDLEY
1708 –
Margaret WEATHERSTON\WETHERSTON
1711 –
Mark HARPER
1723 –
Eleanor\Elnor PILE\PYLL
1722 –
John DOCKWRAY
1728 – 1770
Margaret BATES
1729 – 1810
Robert CANGLISS\CANGLESS
1730 –
Jane HALL
1738 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Anthony HEDLEY
1686 –
Hannah confirmed)
1686 –
Archibald WEATHERSTON
Thomas HARPER
1689 – 1736
Isabell HADDRICK
1690 –
Godfrey\Godfra PILE\PYLL
1695 –
Mary \HUTON
1699 –
Richard DOCKWRAY
Mary
George BATES\BAITES
1681 – 1753
Rebecca POTS
1692 – 1771
John HALL
Jane

Richard HEDLEY's Descendants

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Richard (Dockwray) HEDLEY (12 Jul 1809 – 30 Oct 1866) m. Hannah HEADLEY\HEDLEY (abt 1806 – 9 Jul 1838)
  1. 1. Thomas HEDLEY (ABT 1828 – 12 Aug 1904) m. Mary FAIRLEY (1828 – 6 Oct 1915)
    1. 1. Ann Hedley (1848 – 1848)
    2. 2. Edward Hedley (Mar 1849 – abt 1849)
    3. 3. Edward HEDLEY (Jan or Feb 1851 – 15 Nov 1936) m. Eleanor ((Helen aka Nellie)) WATSON (abt 1856 – 18 Jul 1910) m. Elizabeth (Sarah (Sarah)) Roach (1861 – 18 Jun 1937)
      1. 1. Mary (Eleanor aka Mary Ellen) HEDLEY (19 Aug 1873 – 30 Mar 1911) m. Edward (James (Teddy)) CLARKE (5 Mar 1873 – 7 Jul 1941)
        1. 1. Died (during birth) Clarke (29-30 Mar 1911 – 29-30 Mar 1911)
        2. 2. Edward (James (Ted)) Clarke (15 Jul 1894 – 23 Aug 1968) m. Ida (Jane (Ada)) Harris (31 May 1899 – 26 Mar 1990)
        3. 3. Charles ((Charlie)) Clarke (28 Jun 1896 – 25 Oct 1970) m. Theresa (May (May)) Harris (15 Oct 1894 – 10 Apr 1975)
        4. 4. Millicent (May (Millie)) Clarke (4 Apr 1900 – 21 Jun 1981) m. Joseph (Oswald (Joe)) Peachey (24 Nov 1895 – 3 Aug 1934) m. Herbert (Vivian (Herb)) Eisenhuth (29 Jul 1898 – 23 Mar 1959)
        5. 5. Doris (Mary\ May (Dorrie)) Clarke (23 Feb 1903 – 13 Dec 1983) m. Eric (Alexander) Cox (10 Jul 1902 – 14 Apr 1970) m. Charles (Alfred) Grierson (1893 – 2 Sep 1970) m. John (Edward (Jack)) Stewart (5 Oct 1903 – abt 1987) m. A (W (?)) Popperwell (abt 1897 – )
        6. 6. Martha (Emma (Emma)) Clarke (5 Apr 1905 – 2 Dec 1994) m. William (Keith Hector (Bill)) Huntley (30 Apr 1902 – 19 Apr 1966)
        7. 7. Walter (William Fairley (Wal)) CLARKE (15 May 1907 – 9 Jun 1988) m. Doris (Isabel (Dot)) GOMAN (14 Feb 1911 – 8 May 1987)
      2. 2. John (Edward) Hedley (Dec 1875 – 23 Jun 1876)
      3. 3. John (Edward) Hedley (3 Apr 1878 – 20 Jan 1879)
      4. 4. Elizabeth (Jane) Hedley (27 Oct 1879 – 17 Nov 1879)
      5. 5. Edith (May (Edie)) Hedley (1883 – 20 Jan 1968) m. Joseph Presbury (22 Aug 1877 – 25 Dec 1917) m. Christopher Flood ( – Mar 1950)
        1. 1. Alfred (Edward (Alf)) Presbury (12 Apr 1902 – Aug 1993) m. Marjory (Ann) Searston (1907 – 03 Oct 1985)
        2. 2. William (Fairley (Bill)) Presbury (14 Mar 1904 – Oct 1993) m. Edna (Elizabeth) Davis (19 Apr 1903 – )
        3. 3. Cecil (Joseph (Joe)) Presbury (26 Jul 1907 – 18 Jun 2002) m. Jean (Grace) Garnham (1910 – 30 Jan 2005)
        4. 4. Thomas (Henry) Presbury (Aug 1909 – Jun 1929)
        5. 5. Edith (Irene) Presbury (29 Oct 1913 – 24 Apr 2003) m. Clifford (Aubrey) Garnham (ABT 1908 – 23 Apr 1979)
      6. 6. Eliza (Young) Hedley (1886 – 18 Apr 1897)
      7. 7. Edward (Cecil) Hedley (1889 – 22 Sep 1893)
      8. 8. William (Fairley) Hedley (31 May 1890 – 16 May 1964) m. Gladys (Mary) Ford (1894 – 20 May 1927) m. Mona (Pearl) Godbold (1907 – 4 Feb 1997)
        1. 1. Patricia (Lillian) Hedley (1916 – 10 Jul 1970) m. Joseph (Henry) Crockett (1908 – 30 Oct 1957)
        2. 2. Sarah Hedley (9 May 1921 – 24 Sep 2013) m. Edward (Denis) Flynn (29 Jan 1920 – 20 Aug 2007)
        3. 3. Peter (John) Hedley (Abt. 1929 – ) m. Cheryl Anne
      9. 9. Thomas (Henry or Richard) Hedley (1896 – 13 Nov 1897)
    4. 4. William (Fairley) Hedley (13 Jun 1852 – 1 May 1939) m. Ann (Margaret (Annie)) Young (1856 – 4 Jan 1926) m. Alice (Margaret) Wonders (Oct 1856 – 4 Feb 1933)
      1. 1. Thomas (Young) Hedley (Jan 1877 – 11 May 1961) m. Polly (Newcombe) Densham (Jan 1877 – 27 Feb 1944)
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Young) Hedley (Oct 1907 – 26 March 1971) m. Leslie (John) Hayman (1907 – )
        2. 2. Olive Hedley (1912 – 10 Mar 1976) m. Robert ((Bob)) Moore (7 May 1904 – 17 Aug 1967)
        3. 3. William Hedley (1916 – 1916)
      2. 2. John (Thomas (Tommy)) Hedley (9 Oct 1878 – 6 Nov 1953) m. Eliza Dix (22 Apr 1884 – 17 Jul 1975)
        1. 1. Charles Hedley (12 Jan 1908 – 14 Aug 1983) m. Jean (Gwenda) Lake (1912 – 7 Feb 1979)
        2. 2. Olga (Reay) Hedley (18 May 1910 – 18 Jun 1998) m. Jack (Ronald) Thomas (12 Feb 1906 – 17 Feb 1969)
      3. 3. Charles ((Charlie)) Hedley (ABT 1881 – 13 Aug 1942) m. Millicent ((Millie)) Roseworn (7 Sep 1887 – 2 Jun 1973)
        1. 1. Robert (William Roseworn) Hedley (18 Dec 1909 – 11 Nov 1982) m. Phyllis (Irene) Day (9 Aug 1911 – 30 Mar 1988)
        2. 2. Kathleen (Fairley) Hedley (1913 – 13 Sep 1993) m. Ralph (Edward) Hattersley (1909 – 1989)
    5. 5. Thomas Hedley (1854 – 28 Jan 1931) m. Elizabeth ((Lizzie)) Wailes (16 Mar 1860 – 9 Mar 1911)
      1. 1. Frederick Hedley (1881 – 1881)
      2. 2. Annie Hedley (Dec 1883 – 15 Dec 1883)
      3. 3. Mary (Jane) Hedley (Abt. 1885 – 10 Dec 1902)
      4. 4. Florence (May) Hedley (21 Feb 1892 – 27 Jan 1960) m. Bernard (Joseph) Halpin (27 Aug 1888 – 9 Oct 1955)
        1. 1. Albert (Joseph) Haplin (1909 – 7 Aug 1948) m. Eliza Cain
        2. 2. Vera (May) Halpin (4 Dec 1910 – 9 Oct 2006) m. William (James) Colvin (30 Jun 1908 – 1940)
        3. 3. Laurence (Ambrose) Halpin (28 Dec 1916 – 20 Apr 1992) m. Margaret (Graham) Boundy (Abt. 1918 – )
    6. 6. James Hedley (22 Jul 1856 – 27 Jun 1934) m. Isabella (aka Isabel) Hetherington (Jun 1859 – 8 Mar 1941)
      1. 1. Mary (Annie) Hedley (24 Jul 1883 – 10 Oct 1953) m. Samuel (Hamilton) Nicholls (8 Sep 1881 – 2 Mar 1943)
        1. 1. Richard Nicholls (15 Nov 1901 – 18 Aug 1976) m. Olive (May) Harvey (16 Oct 1915 – 10 Oct 2009)
        2. 2. James Nicholls (7 Mar 1904 – 2 Nov 1961) m. Dorothy (Eileen (Doris)) McIntyre (1904 – 15 Nov 1986) m. Vera (Joyce F Mc) Kimm (1906 – 1987)
        3. 3. Edna (Mary) Nicholls (29 May 1907 – 8 Dec 1969) m. Lawrence (Raymond) Fennell (16 Dec 1907 – 20 May 1984)
        4. 4. Isabel (Catherine) Nicholls (5 Jun 1910 – 22 Jul 1998) m. Thomas (Richard) Abraham (12 Jun 1905 – 4 Nov 1991)
        5. 5. Muriel (Doreen) Nicholls (1914 – Jul 1920)
        6. 6. John (Samuel) Nicholls (1916 – May 1922)
      2. 2. Thomas Hedley (1885 – 29 Apr 1955) m. Isabella (G) Smith (1889 – 26 Oct 1972)
        1. 1. John Hedley (1911 – Nov 1912)
        2. 2. Mary Hedley (Abt. 1913 – Feb 2010) m. Alexander (Victor) Roach (Abt 1912 – 27 Mar 1979)
        3. 3. Elsie (May) Hedley (8 Mar 1915 – 19 Jun 2009) m. William (George Samuel (George)) Bowyer (1912 – )
        4. 4. Dorothy Hedley (1918 – Feb 2010) m. Thomas (William (Tom)) Kervin ( – 16 Mar 1991)
        5. 5. Ronald ((Joe)) Hedley (7 Nov 1920 – 8 Sep 2021) m. Audrey (May) Smith (26 Feb 1917 – 8 Mar 2006)
        6. 6. Hazel Hedley (1922 – 31 Oct 2023) m. Henryk ((Henry)) Winowiecki (29 Jul 1922 – 3 Sep 2003)
        7. 7. Gordon (Thomas) Hedley (25 Aug 1925 – 4 Mar 2007)
        8. 8. Mavis (Isabella) Hedley (1927 – Mar 1928)
      3. 3. Margaret Hedley (Abt. 1887 – ) m. Matthew Burridge (1872 – 1910) m. William (J C) Wilson
        1. 1. Roy (Matthew) Burridge (1910 – )
      4. 4. William Hedley (1888 – Nov 1888)
      5. 5. Alice ((Allie)) Hedley (ABT 1889 – 1973) m. William (James) Pullin (1885 – Sep 23 1914) m. George (William) Jordon ( – 1964) m. W. JORDAN
        1. 1. Annie (Elizabeth) Pullen (13 Jul 1913 – 25 Aug 1998) m. Cyril (Lancelot) Carr (22 Jun 1910 – 11 Aug 1998)
        2. 2. William (John) Pullen (1914 – )
        3. 3. Olga Jordan (1918 – )
      6. 6. Hannah Hedley (ABT 1892 – 14 Oct 1930) m. Edward (James) Downing (22 DEC 1888 – 6 Sep 1951)
        1. 1. Gladys (May) Downing (20 May 1919 – )
        2. 2. William Downing (1921 – 1921)
        3. 3. James (Henry) Downing (12 Apr 1922 – 10 Dec 2003)
        4. 4. Jean (Helen) Downing (13 Jan 1928 – 28 Dec 1952)
        5. 5. Eileen (Mavis) Downing (1930 – ) m. Kevin (Patrick) Barker (17 June 1929 – 12 Oct 1987) m. Unknown
        6. 6. Majorie Downing
      7. 7. Edward ((Ted)) Hedley (1894 – 11 Jan 1974) m. Maisie ((May)) Christian (ABT 1897 – 8 Nov 1931) m. Jessie (Douglas) Nicol (12 Feb 1904 – 3 Jun 1986)
        1. 1. Keith (Christian) Hedley (21 Aug 1924 – 5 Feb 2015) m. Wilma (Jewell) Batey (22 Feb 1930 – 18 Feb 2020)
      8. 8. John (William (Jack)) Hedley (25 Mar 1897 – 4 Dec 1960) m. Doris (Roberta (Doss)) WAUGH (3 Mar 1900 – 26 Nov 1979)
    7. 7. Charles (Alfred) Hedley (Dec 1859 – 14 Jan 1926) m. Margaret Harrison (Abt. 1864 – 27 May 1922)
      1. 1. Albert ((Brad)) Hedley (27 Jan 1886 – 1 May 1960) m. Katherine (Ann) Thompson (1882 – 31 Aug 1966)
        1. 1. Allan Hedley (1913 – ) m. Melva (Ethel (Avery)) Slack (ABT 1923 – 22 May 2006)
      2. 2. Baby ((unnamed)) Hedley (Dec 1888 – 26 Dec 1888)
      3. 3. Annie Hedley (31 Dec 1889 – )
      4. 4. May Hedley (ABT 1890 – 5 Jun 1890)
      5. 5. Thomas Hedley (1892 – 28 Jun 1910)
      6. 6. Hilda Hedley (ABT 1902 – 30 April 1973)
    8. 8. John Hedley (1862 – 12 Sep 1907)
  2. 2. Margaret Hedley (Abt. 1834 – )

Richard HEDLEY's Timeline

6 Records

1809
12 Jul 1809
Birth of Richard Dockwray HEDLEY in North Shields, Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
North Shields, Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
1809
06 Aug 1809
Richard Dockwray HEDLEY was baptized in Christ Church, Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
Christ Church, Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
1841
1841
Age 32
Richard Dockwray HEDLEY resided here in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
1851
1851
Age 42
Richard Dockwray HEDLEY resided here in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
1866
30 Oct 1866
Age 57
Death of Richard Dockwray HEDLEY in Northumberland, England
Northumberland, England
1866
31 Oct 1866
Age 57
Burial of Richard Dockwray HEDLEY in Northumberland, England
Northumberland, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1809
    Event Place: North Shields, Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2410; Folio: 304; Page: 49; GSU roll: 87088.
    [2] England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index: 1837-1915
    [3] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece 826; Book: 5; Civil Parish: Tynemouth; County: Northumberland; Enumeration District: 10; Folio: 30; Page: 15; Line: 20; GSU roll: 438889.
    [4] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
    [5] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 06 Aug 1809
    Event Place: Christ Church, Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece 826; Book: 5; Civil Parish: Tynemouth; County: Northumberland; Enumeration District: 10; Folio: 30; Page: 15; Line: 20; GSU roll: 438889.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Tynemouth, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2410; Folio: 304; Page: 49; GSU roll: 87088.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1866
    Event Place: Northumberland, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index: 1837-1915
    [2] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1866
    Event Place: Northumberland, England
    Record Source: England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991
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