Mary Ann Clark b 1879 was William and Janet's eldest daughter. On the 19th December 1896, at the age of 18 she married Thomas (Tom) Gibson, b 1873) at Sugley Church.
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| Mary Ann (Polly) Clark |
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Church of the Holy Saviour Sugley Newcastle upon Tyne
At that time Tom was an Engineer Fitter, working at Vickers Ltd, Scotswood Works, Newcastle upon Tyne. Tom went on to become The General Manager.
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| Vickers Ltd Circa 1900 Heavy Gun Machine Shop - Tyne and Wear Archives |
John b 1899
Eliza b 1902
Thomas b 1904
Albert b 1906
Lillian b 1907
Alfred b 1909
Edward b 1911
Joseph b 1913-1994
Ann b 1914
Mary (Molly) b 1916
This enchanting photograph was sent to me by Molly and Foster's daughter Christine.
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| Three of the"Gibson Girls" left-right Ann aged 5, Mary (Molly) aged 3 & Lillian (Li) aged 18 with Annie Tweedy |
Married Amy who had a disabled son, they had 3 children Molly b 1920, Squire b 1922, and Thomas b 1924.
John William Gibson b 1899-1971
It is so long ago when I acquired the above information that I cannot remember where I obtained it,however I am not discounting this information at the moment.
The following information came from Ancestry. Apparently in 1953 John married a widow Ellen Elizabeth Watson (nee Ross) who was born in Gateshead in 1899 and died in 1966. Ellen had two children to her first husband Joseph Watson, who died in 1947 - Agnes Watson b 1908-1995 and Finlay Watson b 1910-1976. John was 54 and Ellen was 63 when they married in Newcastle upon Tyne. At this time Agnes would be 45 and Finlay would be 43.
Eliza Gibson b 1902
Married Archibald McLeod, they had 3 children, Archibald 1922, Ailsa b 1924 and Dorothy b 1926. Ailsa became an Opera Singer.
Thomas Gibson b 1904
Married Nan Bone, they had a son and daughter Joan and Neil. They lived in North Yorkshire. Tom was a draftsman, notably he was part of the team that designed the doomed TSR2 plane (the project was cancelled by Prime Minister Harold Wilson). Tom and family had been visiting Australia, but sadly Tom had a massive heart attack, as the ship docked at Southampton, and passed away in 1969 at the age of 65.
Albert Gibson b 1906
Married Florrie Nellie Henderson ? they had two sons Norman and Alan. They emigrated to Australia.
Lillian Gibson 1908
Married Thomas Potts, they had a son and daughter. They also emigrated to Australia.
Edward (Eddie) Gibson b 1911
Married Margaret (Peggy), they had one daughter Pauline. He was a plumber and died in his eighties in a nursing home at Denton Burn, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Joseph (Joe) Gibson b 1913-1994
Married Mary (Molly) Milburn; they had two boys. Joe was a foreman at Vickers Armstrong, he also lived at Denton Burn, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Ann Gibson b 1914
Married Robert Hull. Ann and Bob and had one daughter Sonia. Bob began is career with the Co-op eventually becoming Manager of Lemington Drapery.
Married Archibald McLeod, they had 3 children, Archibald 1922, Ailsa b 1924 and Dorothy b 1926. Ailsa became an Opera Singer.
Thomas Gibson b 1904
Married Nan Bone, they had a son and daughter Joan and Neil. They lived in North Yorkshire. Tom was a draftsman, notably he was part of the team that designed the doomed TSR2 plane (the project was cancelled by Prime Minister Harold Wilson). Tom and family had been visiting Australia, but sadly Tom had a massive heart attack, as the ship docked at Southampton, and passed away in 1969 at the age of 65.
Albert Gibson b 1906
Married Florrie Nellie Henderson ? they had two sons Norman and Alan. They emigrated to Australia.
Lillian Gibson 1908
Married Thomas Potts, they had a son and daughter. They also emigrated to Australia.
Alfred Gibson b 19106
Married Louise (Lou Weir), they had two daughters, Carole and Aileen. Alfred was a draftsman, he worked at Aldermarston and lived in Peterborough. He passed away in 1986 suddenly in his sleep aged 76. He worked on the TSR-2 which was cancelled by Harold Wilson, Prime Minister at the time.
Married Louise (Lou Weir), they had two daughters, Carole and Aileen. Alfred was a draftsman, he worked at Aldermarston and lived in Peterborough. He passed away in 1986 suddenly in his sleep aged 76. He worked on the TSR-2 which was cancelled by Harold Wilson, Prime Minister at the time.
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| The British Aircraft Corporation TSR-2 - this was a strike and reconnaissance aircraft developed for the Royal Air Force in the late 1950s and early 1960s which was cancelled due to the Cold War. by RuthAS - Own work, CC by 3.0. https://commons wikimedia.or/w/index.php?curid=15457029 |
Married Margaret (Peggy), they had one daughter Pauline. He was a plumber and died in his eighties in a nursing home at Denton Burn, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Joseph (Joe) Gibson b 1913-1994
Married Mary (Molly) Milburn; they had two boys. Joe was a foreman at Vickers Armstrong, he also lived at Denton Burn, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Ann Gibson b 1914
Married Robert Hull. Ann and Bob and had one daughter Sonia. Bob began is career with the Co-op eventually becoming Manager of Lemington Drapery.
Bob Hull also began his career in music, before the second World War as a choirboy at Lemington Methodist Church, and by the age of eighteen he was its conductor. He belonged to a family with a strong musical background and was never ever short of encouragement and training. His studies for the examinations of the Royal Academy of Music were well advanced when the War broke out in 1939, so they had to be put on one side when he became a trooper in the Life Guards
EVELYN STOREY'S STORY
I thought I would also pluck out this photograph of Evelyn Storey. Evelyn was Liza Gibson's best friend. Evelyn was a spinster, thereby no children. Women like Evelyn more often than not lived lonely lives, especially as they got older, and were forgotten, but, my cousin has written a wonderful heartwarming story about Evelyn's life.
Evelyn Mary Storey was born on the 30th June 1901 to John William Storey b 1867 at Swalwell Co Durham and Mary Jane Storey born 1867 at Swalwell Co Durham. They married in 1890 both aged 24. It was not until some 11 years later that their only daughter Evelyn was born. John was a foreman at a local Firebrick Manufacturer, his father had been a manager probably at the same Firebrick works.
The 1939 Register records Evelyn as having "private means" which means her parents left her comfortably off.
"Evelyn was about the same age as Liza Gibson, they became best friends. Evelyn had a certain 'soft gentleness' about her which made her adorable and well loved by everyone.
Evelyn had two cousins although I don't know how they were related. Walter Wilkinson lived in Lemington beside the Glass Works. He had never married; had suffered damage to his left hand during World War 2. He bred pigs on his property which was great fun. He was always happy to see me and my friends. He was a lovely chap and often came to us for a cuppa or the odd meal. He was very independent. I remember mum had to arrange his funeral, however, I know nothing more.
Thomas Storey was also a cousin who had an Estate Agency in Newcastle. I know very little about him or his family. He was the executor of Evelyn's Will, and mum had to notify him when Evelyn died. Evelyn used to visit his office every Thursday morning. We never found out why. He received the bulk of Evelyn's estate with Molly and Walter getting a small remuneration.
When Eliza Gibson emigrated to Australia she asked Molly to promise to look after Evelyn.
I think this was one of our greatest joys in life. With Molly never knowing a mother (apart from Liza) - and me, never knowing a grandmother, it is not surprising that Molly and myself, and my children adored Auntie Evelyn.
Evelyn came to Molly's every Thursday for lunch and tea. Evelyn loved having her hair washed and combed so this was Thursday's routine. Forster, my dad, took her home on the bus later. After I married and moved to Dunbar, I would come on the train on a Thursday, and also during school holidays as my children adored 'Auntie Evelyn'.
As Evelyn got older Molly worried about her, as Evelyn was still living in the upstairs flat at 12 Gregson Street, so Molly informed the council and Thomas Storey (Molly knew absolutely nothing about Evelyn's finances as her cousin obviously dealt with everything). We always thought that this is why she went to see him every Thursday for cash.
Evelyn got a downstairs flat at Ryehill off Scotswood Road. It was very nice and Molly went at least once a week to tidy up. Walter used to visit occasionally, however, I know nothing of Thomas!
When Evelyn became unwell she stayed with Molly until she was admitted to the General Hospital where she passed away. We took the children to see her. My 9 year old son cried.
Molly had already received Evelyn's Maling Ware, made in Newcastle upon Tyne, and Foster had received her father's books.
Evelyn never threw newspapers away, and over the years Molly threw piles away, however, this final pile fell out of mum's hands and when she picked them up she found four £10 and £20 notes, £120 to be exact. We knew that she didn't like paper money, apart from five pound notes. Molly guessed she must have thrown away thousands over the years!"
He found himself stationed at Bulford Barracks and there, on parade, fell for one of the army's oldest tricks: "Anyone here interested in ........?" The catchword that day happened to be 'music', and in no time at all he found himself in the Naafi, sent with another 'volunteer' to move the piano. His companion, also a musician, could not resist the temptation to play the instrument, and, picking up the tune, Bob started to sing. As luck would have it he was heard by no less a person that the Regimental Bandmaster, who happened to be passing, and on the spot was asked to sing with the band, which he did, with success.
His enthusiasm soon attracted the attention of fellow troopers, who began to raise their voices with his, for the sheer joy of it, and in no time al all they formed themselves into a song group, which grew and prospered as the Life Guards Choir, giving concerts and helping voluntary fund-raising efforts outside the barracks.
Inevitably their reputation reached the ear of the BBC, who approached the Colonel, asking if an audition could be arranged. He agreed, he singers were assembled, still in their working overalls, and it was not long before they found themselves regular performers in a programme called 'Private Smith Entertains', appearing with such well known stars as George Formby. They toured Southern Command, singing for the troops, but of course ran into difficulties after the D-Day landings in 1944, when music obviously slipped well down the Guards' list of priorities.
With the end of hostilities Bob returned to his job with the Co-op at Lemington, resumed his musical activities, and became principal bass in the Newcastle Cathedral Choir. He took over as conductor of Lemington Male Voice Choir, and then, when the Prudhoe Gleemen found themselves seeking a new conductor, was happy to accept the appointment. He conducted from 1951 to 1981, a popular choir of the time, till going. http://www.prudhoegleemen.org.uk/history.htm and was also involved with many amateur musical productions.
I remember in the 1950s going to the Theatre Royal to see "Oklahoma" which was very enjoyable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttieBzMV6Ww
Mary (Molly Gibson b 1916 -
When Mary (Molly) Gibson was born on the 18th April 1916, her father Tom was 42 and her mother Mary was 37. Molly married Forster Moore in June 1943 in Newcastle upon Tyne. He was the Store Manager of the Co-op in Winlaton and finally Lemington. They had one child, a daughter Christine. Molly was Tom and Mary Gibson's last born child.
This photograph is of Molly's daughter Christine with her daddy Forster Moore.
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| Molly & Forster Moore's only daughter circa 1949 |
My Grandma, Janet Dent, nee Clark, told me, that tragically Mary died having her thirteenth child. They were buried in the same coffin. Grandma said after Mary died she often helped out looking after the children.
Photograph of Bob Hull (left) and Foster Moore (right)
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Another cousin gave me these two pictures of the Gibsons. Unfortunately I haven't been able to name any of the Gibsons, only Clarks, but it is such a happy photograph.
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The Gibson Clan circa 1922
I plucked out these two figures from the above photograph, it has been suggested that it could be Hilda and Ellen Pattison, Janet and Willhemina Clark's half sisters.
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| This may be Hilda and Ellen |
EVELYN STOREY'S STORY
I thought I would also pluck out this photograph of Evelyn Storey. Evelyn was Liza Gibson's best friend. Evelyn was a spinster, thereby no children. Women like Evelyn more often than not lived lonely lives, especially as they got older, and were forgotten, but, my cousin has written a wonderful heartwarming story about Evelyn's life.
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| Evelyn Storey |
The 1939 Register records Evelyn as having "private means" which means her parents left her comfortably off.
"Evelyn was about the same age as Liza Gibson, they became best friends. Evelyn had a certain 'soft gentleness' about her which made her adorable and well loved by everyone.
Evelyn had two cousins although I don't know how they were related. Walter Wilkinson lived in Lemington beside the Glass Works. He had never married; had suffered damage to his left hand during World War 2. He bred pigs on his property which was great fun. He was always happy to see me and my friends. He was a lovely chap and often came to us for a cuppa or the odd meal. He was very independent. I remember mum had to arrange his funeral, however, I know nothing more.
Thomas Storey was also a cousin who had an Estate Agency in Newcastle. I know very little about him or his family. He was the executor of Evelyn's Will, and mum had to notify him when Evelyn died. Evelyn used to visit his office every Thursday morning. We never found out why. He received the bulk of Evelyn's estate with Molly and Walter getting a small remuneration.
When Eliza Gibson emigrated to Australia she asked Molly to promise to look after Evelyn.
I think this was one of our greatest joys in life. With Molly never knowing a mother (apart from Liza) - and me, never knowing a grandmother, it is not surprising that Molly and myself, and my children adored Auntie Evelyn.
Evelyn came to Molly's every Thursday for lunch and tea. Evelyn loved having her hair washed and combed so this was Thursday's routine. Forster, my dad, took her home on the bus later. After I married and moved to Dunbar, I would come on the train on a Thursday, and also during school holidays as my children adored 'Auntie Evelyn'.
As Evelyn got older Molly worried about her, as Evelyn was still living in the upstairs flat at 12 Gregson Street, so Molly informed the council and Thomas Storey (Molly knew absolutely nothing about Evelyn's finances as her cousin obviously dealt with everything). We always thought that this is why she went to see him every Thursday for cash.
Evelyn got a downstairs flat at Ryehill off Scotswood Road. It was very nice and Molly went at least once a week to tidy up. Walter used to visit occasionally, however, I know nothing of Thomas!
When Evelyn became unwell she stayed with Molly until she was admitted to the General Hospital where she passed away. We took the children to see her. My 9 year old son cried.
Molly had already received Evelyn's Maling Ware, made in Newcastle upon Tyne, and Foster had received her father's books.
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Vintage Art Deco - Rington Ltd Newcastle upon Tyne – Maling Ware – Lustre Jug – Apple Blossom
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William Clark - b 1881-1935
William and Janet's eldest son William, was born in 1881 in Byker Newcastle. His occupation was coal hewer. He married Selina Hall (b 1882 - 1970) in 1903 at Tynemouth. Selina was born in Scotswood Newcastle.
They had had 3 children:-
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