CathAC

That is so true. My own history has roots in Ireland and so many kind people came forward with information.

best wishes to you 

That is very helpful. I’m so grateful to you

Thank you so much. I’m a novice at this and you have really moved things along for me.

Thank you so much for both speedy replies that have confirmed and greatly added to my research.

I am now wondering what happened to Margaret Watson Smith. My husband had maternal family in the Sleekburn area and finds it strange that his father never mentioned an aunt/uncle or cousin.

Possibly a family dispute? Or did Arthur, Thomasine and Margaret move away?

Ive been trying without success to find a marriage for Margaret Watson Smith. Unfortunately there are lots of Smiths!

Again, thank you for the help you have given

Researching my husband's family tree and discovered his grandfather, assumed to be an only child, had a sister.

The sister was Thomassion Crackett, she married Arthur Smith, miner, in 1928, living at 2 Arcade, Glebe Row Bedlington.

They had a daughter Margaret Watson Smith.

Would like to find out more about this branch of the family if possible