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Joshua Crea was born c August 1853 in Alnwick Reg Dist, Northumberland, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Crea and Eleanor Donkin. Joshua Crea was baptised on 18 October 1853 in Whittingham, Northumberland, England.²

His father Henry Crea died on 25 January 1856 in Whittingham, Northumberland.³

On 7 April 1861 Joshua Crea was living in the household of Eleanor Donkin in Glanton, Northumberland, England, along with Frances Richardson Crea. Eleanor was a widow aged 40, a "Proprietor of Houses and Land." Frances R Crea was aged 11 and Joshua 7. A servant, Catherine Edington aged 19, also lived in the household. Like the children she was born in Whittingham.⁴

Joshua Crea married Mary Ann Thompson, daughter of John William Thompson, c May 1879 in Newcastle upon Tyne Reg Dist, Northumberland, England.⁵

His son John Henry Crea was born c August 1879 in South Shields, County Durham, England.⁶

His son Terrot Cecil Crea was born on 2 June 1883 in South Shields, County Durham.^7,8,9

His mother Eleanor Donkin died in 1885 in Whittingham, Northumberland.³

In 1903 Joshua Crea and Mary Ann Thompson moved from South Shields and settled at Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA, accompanied by Terrot Cecil Crea. They left Southampton on 9 May 1903 on board the Saint Paul and arrived in New York on 16 May. Stanley Thompson (Crea?) aged 10 was also in their party but John Henry Crea was not. They were travelling to Mary Ann's sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Hopwood of The Lindon, Menominee, Wisconsin. (They are thought to be John Peter Hopwood and Mary Parkin Thompson, married 1884 Sunderland.)¹⁰

In 1905 Joshua Crea and Mary Ann Thompson were living in Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin, USA, along with John Henry Crea and Terrot Cecil Crea. Joshua was aged 52 and a real estate agent and Mary Ann was 48; John Henry, 26, and Terrot, 22, were both clerks. All were born in England.

In a separate enumeration of the same family, Joshua is listed as a machinist aged 49, and John, now 27, as a molder. Terrot is now listed as Cyril.¹¹

In 1910 Joshua Crea and Mary Ann Thompson were living in 1108 13th Street, Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin, USA.¹²

Joshua Crea died in 1912 in USA.¹³

Susan Donkin Crea was born in December 1854 in Whittingham, Northumberland, England.¹ She was baptised on 4 December 1854 in Whittingham, Northumberland.² She was the daughter of Henry Crea and Eleanor Donkin.

Susan Donkin Crea died in December 1854 in Whittingham, Northumberland. She died aged 14 days.³

Henrietta Mary Dora Crea was born c February 1856 in Whittingham, Northumberland, England.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Crea and Eleanor Donkin.

Henrietta Mary Dora Crea died c August 1856 in Whittingham, Northumberland. She was aged 7 months.^2,3

Hannah Turnbull Crea was born on 29 December 1799 in Lemmington Mill, Edlingham, Northumberland, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Caleb Crea.

On 30 March 1851 Hannah Turnbull Crea was living in Whittingham, Northumberland, England. She was a draper and born Lemmington Mill. She was unmarried, aged 50 and there were a servant and a lodger in her household.²

Hannah Turnbull Crea died c May 1868 in Rothbury Reg Dist, Northumberland, England. Her age was given as 67 years.³

Mary Ann Thompson was born c August 1857 in South Shields, County Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of John William Thompson.

Mary Ann Thompson married Joshua Crea, son of Henry Crea and Eleanor Donkin, c May 1879 in Newcastle upon Tyne Reg Dist, Northumberland, England.²

Her son John Henry Crea was born c August 1879 in South Shields, County Durham.³

Her son Terrot Cecil Crea was born on 2 June 1883 in South Shields, County Durham.^4,5,6

In 1903 Mary Ann Thompson and Joshua Crea moved from South Shields and settled at Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA, accompanied by Terrot Cecil Crea. They left Southampton on 9 May 1903 on board the Saint Paul and arrived in New York on 16 May. Stanley Thompson (Crea?) aged 10 was also in their party but John Henry Crea was not. They were travelling to Mary Ann's sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Hopwood of The Lindon, Menominee, Wisconsin. (They are thought to be John Peter Hopwood and Mary Parkin Thompson, married 1884 Sunderland.)⁷

In 1905 Mary Ann Thompson and Joshua Crea were living in Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin, USA, along with John Henry Crea and Terrot Cecil Crea. Joshua was aged 52 and a real estate agent and Mary Ann was 48; John Henry, 26, and Terrot, 22, were both clerks. All were born in England.

In a separate enumeration of the same family, Joshua is listed as a machinist aged 49, and John, now 27, as a molder. Terrot is now listed as Cyril.⁸

In 1910 Mary Ann Thompson and Joshua Crea were living in 1108 13th Street, Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin, USA.⁹

Mary Ann Thompson arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, in March 1911. She travelled on the SS Haverford from Liverpool returning to the US to join Joshua. Crea, Mary Ann, age 53, female, married, wife, able to read & write, British, last residence - Menomine, Wisc., nearest relative in country from whence she came - father John Wm Thompson, 41 Osborne St., Newcastle on Tyne, final destination - Menomine, Wisc., in the US in Menomine, Wisc., for 7 years previously, going to join husband Joshua Crea, 11th Ave., Menomine, Wisc., 5'4" tall, dark complexion, brown hair, gray eyes, burn mark, born South Shields, England.¹⁰

Terrot Cecil Crea was also known as Thomas Cecil Crea. He was born on 2 June 1883 in South Shields, County Durham, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Joshua Crea and Mary Ann Thompson.

Terrot Cecil Crea accompanied Joshua Crea and Mary Ann Thompson when they moved from South Shields to Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA, in 1903. They left Southampton on 9 May 1903 on board the Saint Paul and arrived in New York on 16 May. Stanley Thompson (Crea?) aged 10 was also in their party but John Henry Crea was not. They were travelling to Mary Ann's sister and her husband Mr and Mrs Hopwood of The Lindon, Menominee, Wisconsin. (They are thought to be John Peter Hopwood and Mary Parkin Thompson, married 1884 Sunderland.)⁴

In 1905 Terrot Cecil Crea was living in the household of Joshua Crea and Mary Ann Thompson in Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin, USA, along with John Henry Crea. Joshua was aged 52 and a real estate agent and Mary Ann was 48; John Henry, 26, and Terrot, 22, were both clerks. All were born in England.

In a separate enumeration of the same family, Joshua is listed as a machinist aged 49, and John, now 27, as a molder. Terrot is now listed as Cyril.⁵

Terrot Cecil Crea married Mrya L Crea (married name) in 1910.⁶ Terrot Cecil Crea was naturalised on 10 September 1913 in Cass County, North Dakota, USA; This was the date he filed his second papers for naturalisation. He filed his first papers on 18 Mar 1910.⁷

In 1915 Terrot Cecil Crea and Mrya L Crea (married name) were living in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA, along with Ferne Crea.⁸

His son Robert D Crea was born on 27 September 1916 in North Dakota, USA.⁹

Terrot Cecil Crea was an accountant employed by Reineke and McKone in 1918 in Improvement Building, Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA.³ He began military service on 12 September 1918. He was aged 35 and a "naturalized US Citizen." He was tall, of slender build, with white skin, grey eyes and dark hair.³

On 12 September 1918 Terrot Cecil Crea and Mrya L Crea (married name) were living in 332 6th Ave South, Fargo, North Dakota, USA.³

On 1 January 1920 Terrot Cecil Crea and Mrya L Crea (married name) were living in 336 6th Ave South, Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA, along with Robert D Crea. Terrot was aged 33 and a bookkeeper and Myra was 29, born Minnesota. Robert was aged 3 and 3/12.¹⁰

His son Tommy Crea was born after 1 April 1920 in North Dakota.

His son John Tomroy Crea was born on 13 August 1921 in Bexar County, Texas, USA.¹¹

His daughter Pricilla Crea was born on 12 June 1925 in Bexar County, Texas.¹¹

On 1 April 1930 Terrot Cecil Crea and Mrya L Crea (married name) were living in Arbor Beach Drive, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA, along with Robert D Crea, Tommy Crea, John Tomroy Crea and Pricilla Crea. Terrot was 40 years old and an auditor and Myra was aged 36. Robert was 13, Tommy 10, John 8 and Pricilla 4 - 3/12.¹²

John Henry Crea was born c August 1879 in South Shields, County Durham, England.¹ He was the son of Joshua Crea and Mary Ann Thompson.

In 1905 John Henry Crea was living in the household of Joshua Crea and Mary Ann Thompson in Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin, USA, along with Terrot Cecil Crea. Joshua was aged 52 and a real estate agent and Mary Ann was 48; John Henry, 26, and Terrot, 22, were both clerks. All were born in England.

In a separate enumeration of the same family, Joshua is listed as a machinist aged 49, and John, now 27, as a molder. Terrot is now listed as Cyril.²

Thomas Glover was the son of Ann Reavley.

Thomas Glover married Jane Crawford on 10 January 1856 in St Hilda, South Shields, County Durham, England.¹

Jane Crawford married Thomas Glover, son of Ann Reavley, on 10 January 1856 in St Hilda, South Shields, County Durham, England.¹

His daughter Mary Ann Thompson was born c August 1857 in South Shields, County Durham, England.¹

In 1903 John William Thompson was living in 41 Osborne Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.^2,3

Mrya L Crea (married name) was born in 1888.¹

Mrya L Crea (married name) married Terrot Cecil Crea, son of Joshua Crea and Mary Ann Thompson, in 1910.²

In 1915 Mrya L Crea (married name) and Terrot Cecil Crea were living in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA, along with Ferne Crea.³

Her son Robert D Crea was born on 27 September 1916 in North Dakota, USA.⁴

On 12 September 1918 Mrya L Crea (married name) and Terrot Cecil Crea were living in 332 6th Ave South, Fargo, North Dakota, USA.⁵

On 1 January 1920 Mrya L Crea (married name) and Terrot Cecil Crea were living in 336 6th Ave South, Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA, along with Robert D Crea. Terrot was aged 33 and a bookkeeper and Myra was 29, born Minnesota. Robert was aged 3 and 3/12.⁶

Her son Tommy Crea was born after 1 April 1920 in North Dakota.

Her son John Tomroy Crea was born on 13 August 1921 in Bexar County, Texas, USA.⁷

Her daughter Pricilla Crea was born on 12 June 1925 in Bexar County, Texas.⁷

On 1 April 1930 Mrya L Crea (married name) and Terrot Cecil Crea were living in Arbor Beach Drive, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA, along with Robert D Crea, Tommy Crea, John Tomroy Crea and Pricilla Crea. Terrot was 40 years old and an auditor and Myra was aged 36. Robert was 13, Tommy 10, John 8 and Pricilla 4 - 3/12.⁸

Her son John Tomroy Crea died on 25 April 1977 in Bexar County, Texas.⁹

Mrya L Crea (married name) died on 30 December 1979 in Bexar County, Texas.⁹

In 1915 Ferne Crea was living in the household of Terrot Cecil Crea and Mrya L Crea (married name) in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA.¹ Ferne Crea was the daughter of Terrot Cecil Crea and Mrya L Crea (married name).

Robert D Crea was born on 27 September 1916 in North Dakota, USA.¹ He was the son of Terrot Cecil Crea and Mrya L Crea (married name).

On 1 January 1920 Robert D Crea was living in the household of Terrot Cecil Crea and Mrya L Crea (married name) in 336 6th Ave South, Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA. Terrot was aged 33 and a bookkeeper and Myra was 29, born Minnesota. Robert was aged 3 and 3/12.²

On 1 April 1930 Robert D Crea was living in the household of Terrot Cecil Crea and Mrya L Crea (married name) in Arbor Beach Drive, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA, along with Tommy Crea, John Tomroy Crea and Pricilla Crea. Terrot was 40 years old and an auditor and Myra was aged 36. Robert was 13, Tommy 10, John 8 and Pricilla 4 - 3/12.³

His mother Mrya L Crea (married name) died on 30 December 1979 in Bexar County, Texas, USA.⁴

In 2004 Robert D Crea was living in Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA.¹

Robert D Crea died on 31 October 2004.¹

Tommy Crea was born after 1 April 1920 in North Dakota, USA. (He was not shown on the 1920 Census.) He was the son of Terrot Cecil Crea and Mrya L Crea (married name).

On 1 April 1930 Tommy Crea was living in the household of Terrot Cecil Crea and Mrya L Crea (married name) in Arbor Beach Drive, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA, along with Robert D Crea, John Tomroy Crea and Pricilla Crea. Terrot was 40 years old and an auditor and Myra was aged 36. Robert was 13, Tommy 10, John 8 and Pricilla 4 - 3/12.¹

John Tomroy Crea was born on 13 August 1921 in Bexar County, Texas, USA.¹ He was the son of Terrot Cecil Crea and Mrya L Crea (married name).

On 1 April 1930 John Tomroy Crea was living in the household of Terrot Cecil Crea and Mrya L Crea (married name) in Arbor Beach Drive, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA, along with Robert D Crea, Tommy Crea and Pricilla Crea. Terrot was 40 years old and an auditor and Myra was aged 36. Robert was 13, Tommy 10, John 8 and Pricilla 4 - 3/12.²

John Tomroy Crea married Darlene M Dux on 4 April 1959 in Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA. John was 34 and Darlene 20.³

In 1977, John Tomroy Crea was also known as Jack Cree.

John Tomroy Crea died on 25 April 1977 in Bexar County, Texas.⁴

Pricilla Crea was born on 12 June 1925 in Bexar County, Texas, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Terrot Cecil Crea and Mrya L Crea (married name).

On 1 April 1930 Pricilla Crea was living in the household of Terrot Cecil Crea and Mrya L Crea (married name) in Arbor Beach Drive, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA, along with Robert D Crea, Tommy Crea and John Tomroy Crea. Terrot was 40 years old and an auditor and Myra was aged 36. Robert was 13, Tommy 10, John 8 and Pricilla 4 - 3/12.²

Darlene M Dux married John Tomroy Crea, son of Terrot Cecil Crea and Mrya L Crea (married name), on 4 April 1959 in Ramsey County, Minnesota, USA. John was 34 and Darlene 20.¹

Mary Crea was born in 1787 in Earsdon, Northumberland, England.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Crea.

John Crea was baptised on 15 April 1781 in Bothal with Hebburn, Northumberland, England.¹ He was the son of Andrew Crea.

Jane Cree was baptised on 6 October 1793 in Christ Church, Tynemouth, Northumberland, England.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Crea.

Ann Moffitt was born in 1775 in Morpeth, Northumberland, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Moffitt and Jane Moffit (married name). Ann Moffitt was baptised on 24 September 1775 in Morpeth, Northumberland.²

Ann Moffitt married Matthew Cree, son of Thomas Cree (of Tyneside) and Elizabeth Todd, on 23 December 1840 in the parish church, Wallsend, Northumberland, England. Matthew was a shoemaker "of this parish" and his father Thomas was also a shoemaker. Both bride and groom were widowed. Ann's previous husband was named Kendle.³

On 7 June 1841 Ann Moffitt and Matthew Cree were living in Parish of St John, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. Mathew was a shoemaker aged 70 (rounded down) and Ann was 65.⁴

On 30 March 1851 Ann Moffitt and Matthew Cree were living in Friars, Newcastle St John, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. He was a porter in a savings bank aged 82 and Ann was 75.⁵

Elizabeth Cree was born in 1836 or 1837 in Northumberland, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Crie and Dorothy Wigham.

On 7 June 1841 Elizabeth Cree was living in Dog Bank, Parish of All Saints, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. She is aged 4 and is living in the household of Richard and Elizabeth Wigham, both aged 50, and their daughter Sarah aged 15.¹

On 7 April 1861 Elizabeth Cree was living in the household of Dorothy Wigham in 5 Cross Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, along with Sarah Adams Cree, Thomas Cree and Dorothy Jane Cree. Dorothy was shown as the head of household aged 44. Elizabeth aged 24 and Sarah aged 22 were both dressmakers, Thomas was 19 and a carpenter and Dorothy Jane was 14 and a scholar.²

Sarah Adams Cree was born c November 1838 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Crie and Dorothy Wigham.

On 7 June 1841 Sarah Adams Cree was living in the household of Dorothy Wigham in Pandon Bank, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, along with Thomas Cree. Dorothy was aged 25, Sarah was 2 and Thomas was 6 weeks old. Her husband Thomas was not present on Census night.¹

On 7 June 1841 Sarah Adams Cree was living in the household of Dorothy Wigham in Pandon Bank, Parish of All Saints, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, along with Thomas Cree. Dorothy was aged 25 (a rounded figure), Sarah was 2 and Thomas 6 weeks. Dorthy's husband Thomas Cree was not present and we may guess that he was away at sea.¹

On 30 March 1851 Sarah Adams Cree was living in the household of Thomas Crie and Dorothy Wigham in 24 Richmond Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, along with Thomas Cree and Dorothy Jane Cree. Thomas was aged 36 and a ship broker and Dorothy was 34. Sarah was 12, Thomas 10 and Dorothy 4.³

On 7 April 1861 Sarah Adams Cree was living in the household of Dorothy Wigham in 5 Cross Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, along with Elizabeth Cree, Thomas Cree and Dorothy Jane Cree. Dorothy was shown as the head of household aged 44. Elizabeth aged 24 and Sarah aged 22 were both dressmakers, Thomas was 19 and a carpenter and Dorothy Jane was 14 and a scholar.⁴

Sarah Adams Cree married Samuel Hutchins Oliver, son of James Oliver, c February 1873 in Newcastle on Tyne Reg Dist, England.⁵

Her daughter Mary Ann Oliver was born c February 1880.⁶

On 3 April 1881 Sarah Adams Cree and Samuel Hutchins Oliver were living in 8 Canada Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, along with Mary Ann Oliver. Samuel was aged 31 and a ship's carpenter. Sarah was stated to be 39 but probably gave a reduced age because she was older than her husband. She was a straw hat maker. Mary A Cree was one year old.⁷

Sarah Cree was born in 1825 or 1826.¹ She was the daughter of James Cree and Mary Hill.

On 7 June 1841 Sarah Cree was living in the household of James Cree and Mary Hill in Masey Street, Heaton Norris, Stockport, Lancashire, England, along with Francis Cree, Mary Ann Cree, Nancy Cree, Hannah Cree and Maria Cree. James and Mary were both 44 years old. James was a hatter. Francis was 20 and a moulder, while Mary, 17, Sarah, 15, and Nancy, 14, were cotton weavers. Hannah was 10 and Mariah 6.¹

Nancy Cree was born in 1826 or 1827.¹ She was the daughter of James Cree and Mary Hill.

On 7 June 1841 Nancy Cree was living in the household of James Cree and Mary Hill in Masey Street, Heaton Norris, Stockport, Lancashire, England, along with Francis Cree, Mary Ann Cree, Sarah Cree, Hannah Cree and Maria Cree. James and Mary were both 44 years old. James was a hatter. Francis was 20 and a moulder, while Mary, 17, Sarah, 15, and Nancy, 14, were cotton weavers. Hannah was 10 and Mariah 6.¹

Henry Wild was born in 1818 or 1819 in Heaton Norris, Stockport, Lancashire, England.¹

Henry Wild married Mary Ann Cree, daughter of James Cree and Mary Hill, c February 1844 in Chorlton, Lancashire, England.²

On 7 April 1861 Henry Wild and Mary Ann Cree were living in Old Gardens, Stockport, Cheshire, England. Henry was aged 42 and an iron mechanic. Mary Ann was also 42. They had five children, Thomas aged 15, Hannah 12, Sarah 10, Naney 5 and Henry 3.³

Henry Wild died c February 1864? In Manchester, Lancashire, England. There are several Henry Wild deaths in the area but this record is probably that of Henry.⁴

(Female) Cree died c May 1846 in Stockport Reg Dist, England.¹ She was born c May 1846 in Stockport Reg Dist.² She was the daughter of Francis Cree and Elizabeth Fallows.

Margaret Cree was born in 1822 or 1823 in Northumberland, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Crie and Christian Adam.

On 7 June 1841 Margaret Cree was living in the household of Thomas Crie and Christian Adam in Stock Bridge, All Saints parish, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, along with Isabella Cree and Christian Cree. Thomas and Christian were aged 55 (rounded figures) and the image of the original return shows they were born in Scotland. (This has been mistranscribed as Ireland in the digitised version!) Both were labourers. Margaret was 20, Isabella 10 and Christian 10. It looks as though the children's ages have been rounded too. They are next door to Catherine Cree aged 35, who is therefore presumed to be another daughter.²

On 30 March 1851 Margaret Cree and Isabella Cree were living in Union Workhouse, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. Both were aged 28 and described as paupers and incapacitated.³

Isabella Cree was baptised on 13 November 1824 in All Saints, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Crie and Christian Adam.

On 7 June 1841 Isabella Cree was living in the household of Thomas Crie and Christian Adam in Stock Bridge, All Saints parish, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, along with Margaret Cree and Christian Cree. Thomas and Christian were aged 55 (rounded figures) and the image of the original return shows they were born in Scotland. (This has been mistranscribed as Ireland in the digitised version!) Both were labourers. Margaret was 20, Isabella 10 and Christian 10. It looks as though the children's ages have been rounded too. They are next door to Catherine Cree aged 35, who is therefore presumed to be another daughter.²

Her father Thomas Crie died c November 1850 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.³

On 30 March 1851 Isabella Cree and Margaret Cree were living in Union Workhouse, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. Both were aged 28 and described as paupers and incapacitated.⁴

Her mother Christian Adam died c November 1863 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland.⁵

Isabella Cree died c November 1877 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland. She was aged 50.⁶

Christian Cree was born c 1831.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Crie and Christian Adam.

On 7 June 1841 Christian Cree was living in the household of Thomas Crie and Christian Adam in Stock Bridge, All Saints parish, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, along with Margaret Cree and Isabella Cree. Thomas and Christian were aged 55 (rounded figures) and the image of the original return shows they were born in Scotland. (This has been mistranscribed as Ireland in the digitised version!) Both were labourers. Margaret was 20, Isabella 10 and Christian 10. It looks as though the children's ages have been rounded too. They are next door to Catherine Cree aged 35, who is therefore presumed to be another daughter.²

On 30 March 1851 Christian Cree was living in St Thomas Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. She is 21 and a servant in the household of Theodore Conseil, a general merchant.³

Christian Cree married Robert Hodge Todd, son of George Todd, on 8 February 1857 in Saint Nicholas' Church, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. Robert was a printer of Dean Street, Newcastle. Christina's [sic] residence was the Cloth Market.^4,5

On 7 April 1861 Christian Cree and Robert Hodge Todd were living in 36 Westgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, along with Christian Adam. Robert was a printer aged 35 and Christina was 29. Her mother Christina was 71 and a widow born in Scotland.⁶

Christina Adams Cree was born c February 1863 in Gateshead, County Durham, England.¹ She was baptised on 16 August 1863 in Christ Church, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.² She was the daughter of Thomas Cree and Elizabeth Eltringham.

On 2 April 1871 Christina Adams Cree was living in the household of Elizabeth Eltringham in 38 Canada Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, along with Margaret Jane Eltringham, Thomas Cree and John Eltringham Cree. She was now 36, her eldest child Margaret was 11, Christina 8, Thomas 5 and John 1. Her husband Thomas was away working. Unusually for this family the Census return shows the spelling CREA.¹

Christina Adams Cree married James Luke Morgan, son of Anthony Morgan, on 10 April 1882 in Christ Church, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland.^3,4

Robert Hodge Todd was the son of George Todd.

Robert Hodge Todd married Christian Cree, daughter of Thomas Crie and Christian Adam, on 8 February 1857 in Saint Nicholas' Church, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. Robert was a printer of Dean Street, Newcastle. Christina's [sic] residence was the Cloth Market.^1,2

On 7 April 1861 Robert Hodge Todd and Christian Cree were living in 36 Westgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, along with Christian Adam. Robert was a printer aged 35 and Christina was 29. Her mother Christina was 71 and a widow born in Scotland.³

George Todd was a shipwright on 17 February 1828 in Dean Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.¹

Cathrine Cree was born in 1805 or 1806 in Perth, Scotland.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Crie and Christian Adam.

Cathrine Cree married William Reed on 6 March 1831 in Saint John's Parish, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.²

Her son Thomas Reed was baptised on 26 September 1836 in All Saints', Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.³

Her daughter Jane Reed was baptised on 27 May 1839 in All Saints', Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland.⁴

On 7 June 1841 Cathrine Cree was living in Stock Bridge, All Saints parish, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, along with Thomas Reed. Cathrine is shown as aged 35 (rounded) and a labourer born in Scotland. Thomas Reed is aged 5. What is unusual (for England) is that Catherine is still using her maiden name Cree in 1841. She was a native of Scotland where this would be normal.¹

William Reed married Cathrine Cree, daughter of Thomas Crie and Christian Adam, on 6 March 1831 in Saint John's Parish, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.¹

His son Thomas Reed was baptised on 26 September 1836 in All Saints', Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.²

His daughter Jane Reed was baptised on 27 May 1839 in All Saints', Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland.³

Thomas Reed was baptised on 26 September 1836 in All Saints', Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.¹ He was the son of William Reed and Cathrine Cree.

On 7 June 1841 Thomas Reed was living in the household of Cathrine Cree in Stock Bridge, All Saints parish, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. Cathrine is shown as aged 35 (rounded) and a labourer born in Scotland. Thomas Reed is aged 5. What is unusual (for England) is that Catherine is still using her maiden name Cree in 1841. She was a native of Scotland where this would be normal.²

Jane Reed was baptised on 27 May 1839 in All Saints', Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Reed and Cathrine Cree.

James Luke Morgan was the son of Anthony Morgan.

James Luke Morgan married Christina Adams Cree, daughter of Thomas Cree and Elizabeth Eltringham, on 10 April 1882 in Christ Church, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.^1,2

John Wigham Cree was born c November 1842 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Crie and Dorothy Wigham.

John Wigham Cree died c November 1843 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland.²

Thomas Creigh was born in 1786 or 1787 in Small Burn, Northumberland, England.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Creigh and Mary Baxter.

This family has been included because they occasionally used the spellings CREE and CREA and it was thought they were likely to be related the the CREA line of Whittingham. However it now appears that more often they used the spelling CREIGH. Other Creigh families, probably related to them, lived along the line of coalmining villages stretching along the Northumberland coast north of Newcastle.

Thomas Creigh married Ann Cree (married name).

His son Israel Creigh was baptised on 7 December 1823 in St. Peter's, Wallsend, Northumberland, England.²

His son William Cree was born in 1824 or 1825 in Cramlington, Northumberland, England.³

His son Benjamin Creigh was baptised on 4 November 1827 in Christ Church, Tynemouth, Northumberland, England.⁴

His son Thomas Cree was born in 1829 or 1830 in North Shields, Northumberland, England.^5,6

His son Joseph Cree was baptised on 18 August 1833 in Stannington, Northumberland, England.⁷

On 7 June 1841, Thomas Creigh was also known as Thomas Cree.

On 7 June 1841 Thomas Creigh and Ann Cree (married name) were living in West Row, Seaton Deaval, Earsdon, Northumberland, England, along with Israel Creigh, William Cree, Benjamin Creigh, Thomas Cree and Joseph Cree. Thomas (shown here as Cree) was an agricultural labourer aged 50 and Ann was 45. Their sons were all coalminers except Joseph (who was aged 8.)⁵

On 30 March 1851 Thomas Creigh and Ann Cree (married name) were living in High Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, England, along with Benjamin Creigh, Thomas Cree and Joseph Cree. Thomas was still a farm labourer and now 64; Ann was 57. Benjamin, Thomas and Joseph were coalminers.⁸

Ann Cree (married name) was born in 1794 or 1794.

Ann Cree (married name) married Thomas Creigh, son of Benjamin Creigh and Mary Baxter.

Her son Israel Creigh was baptised on 7 December 1823 in St. Peter's, Wallsend, Northumberland, England.¹

Her son William Cree was born in 1824 or 1825 in Cramlington, Northumberland, England.²

Her son Benjamin Creigh was baptised on 4 November 1827 in Christ Church, Tynemouth, Northumberland, England.³

Her son Thomas Cree was born in 1829 or 1830 in North Shields, Northumberland, England.^4,5

Her son Joseph Cree was baptised on 18 August 1833 in Stannington, Northumberland, England.⁶

On 7 June 1841 Ann Cree (married name) and Thomas Creigh were living in West Row, Seaton Deaval, Earsdon, Northumberland, England, along with Israel Creigh, William Cree, Benjamin Creigh, Thomas Cree and Joseph Cree. Thomas (shown here as Cree) was an agricultural labourer aged 50 and Ann was 45. Their sons were all coalminers except Joseph (who was aged 8.)⁴

On 30 March 1851 Ann Cree (married name) and Thomas Creigh were living in High Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, England, along with Benjamin Creigh, Thomas Cree and Joseph Cree. Thomas was still a farm labourer and now 64; Ann was 57. Benjamin, Thomas and Joseph were coalminers.⁷

Israel Creigh was born in 1823 in Carville, Wallsend, Northumberland, England. He was baptised on 7 December 1823 in St. Peter's, Wallsend, Northumberland, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Creigh and Ann Cree (married name).

On 7 June 1841 Israel Creigh was living in the household of Thomas Creigh and Ann Cree (married name) in West Row, Seaton Deaval, Earsdon, Northumberland, England, along with William Cree, Benjamin Creigh, Thomas Cree and Joseph Cree. Thomas (shown here as Cree) was an agricultural labourer aged 50 and Ann was 45. Their sons were all coalminers except Joseph (who was aged 8.)²

On 7 June 1841, Israel Creigh was also known as Israel Cree.

Israel Creigh married Isabella Moore, daughter of Frances Moore (married name), c February 1849 in Tynemouth Reg Dist, England. Israel used the spelling Creigh that had been used for his baptism.³

On 30 March 1851, Israel Creigh was also known as Israel Crea.

On 30 March 1851 Israel Creigh and Isabella Moore were living in East Cramlington, Northumberland, England. The spelling Crea was used in this Census. Israel and Isabella were both 27. Israel was a coalminer born at Carville.⁴

Israel Creigh and William Cree arrived in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on 30 December 1856 along with Benjamin Creigh. They had sailed from Liverpool, England, on board the Cycone.

Israel's wife Isabella may have travelled to Victoria via San Fransisco; there is a Mrs Cree of the right age shown in the shipping records. It seems that Israel (and Isabella) returned to England by 1861.⁵

On 7 April 1861 Israel Creigh and Isabella Moore were living in Formans Run, Seaton Deleval, Northumberland, England, along with Frances Moore (married name). Israel was now 37 and still a coalminer. Isabella was 38 and her mother Frances was 82.⁶

On 2 April 1871 Israel Creigh was living in 23 South Row, Horton, Northumberland, England. Again the spelling Creigh was used. Israel was still a coalminer, and both he and Isabella were aged 47.⁷

His wife Isabella Moore died c August 1877 in Tynemouth Reg Dist, Northumberland, England.⁸

Israel Creigh died c August 1889 in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England.⁹

William Cree was born in 1824 or 1825 in Cramlington, Northumberland, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Creigh and Ann Cree (married name). William Cree was baptised on 24 April 1825 in Cramlington, Northumberland.²

On 7 June 1841 William Cree was living in the household of Thomas Creigh and Ann Cree (married name) in West Row, Seaton Deaval, Earsdon, Northumberland, England, along with Israel Creigh, Benjamin Creigh, Thomas Cree and Joseph Cree. Thomas (shown here as Cree) was an agricultural labourer aged 50 and Ann was 45. Their sons were all coalminers except Joseph (who was aged 8.)³

His son Thomas Alllen Cree was born c February 1850 in Tynemouth Reg Dist, Northumberland, England.⁴

William Cree married Eleanor Allen c May 1850 in Tynemouth Reg Dist, Northumberland.⁵

His son James Allen Creigh was born c November 1851 in Tynemouth Reg Dist, Northumberland.⁶

His son Thomas Alllen Cree died c February 1854.⁷

His son Thomas Allan Cree was born c November 1854 in Cramlington, Northumberland.^8,9

His son Israel Cree was born c November 1856 in Cramlington, Northumberland.⁹

William Cree and Israel Creigh arrived in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on 30 December 1856 along with Benjamin Creigh. They had sailed from Liverpool, England, on board the Cycone.

Israel's wife Isabella may have travelled to Victoria via San Fransisco; there is a Mrs Cree of the right age shown in the shipping records. It seems that Israel (and Isabella) returned to England by 1861.¹⁰

On 7 April 1861 William Cree and Eleanor Allen were living in Dudley Colliery Village, Weetslade Township, Longbenton, Northumberland, England, along with Thomas Allan Cree and Israel Cree. William was a coal miner aged 36 while Eleanor was aged 31. Thomas was 6 and Israel 4. Note that the spelling Cree is now used.

His son William Cree was born c May 1865 in Dudley Colliery Village, Weetslade, Northumberland, England.^11,12

In 1871, William Cree was also known as William Creigh.¹³

On 2 April 1871 William Cree and Eleanor Allen were living in 20 Middle Row, Weetslade, Dudley, Northumberland, England, along with Thomas Allan Cree, Israel Cree and William Cree. The spelling now reverted to Creigh. William was 46 and a coal miner; His wife, named here as Ellen, was 41. Thomas was 16, Israel 14 and they were both coal miners too. William was aged 6.¹³

On 3 April 1881 William Cree and Eleanor Allen were living in 61 Middle Row, Weetslade, Dudley Colliery, Northumberland, England, along with Israel Cree and William Cree. William was now 56 and still a coal miner. Eleanor was 51. Their sons Israel and William were aged 24 and 16 and were both coal miners. John Nicholson, a butcher, and his wife Jane were visitors to the house on Census night. William gave his place of birth as "Botney Bay", Northumberland. (There was a house called Botany Bay in Cramlington in 1871.)¹⁴

William Cree died c August 1889 in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England.¹⁵

Benjamin Creigh was baptised on 4 November 1827 in Christ Church, Tynemouth, Northumberland, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Creigh and Ann Cree (married name).

On 7 June 1841 Benjamin Creigh was living in the household of Thomas Creigh and Ann Cree (married name) in West Row, Seaton Deaval, Earsdon, Northumberland, England, along with Israel Creigh, William Cree, Thomas Cree and Joseph Cree. Thomas (shown here as Cree) was an agricultural labourer aged 50 and Ann was 45. Their sons were all coalminers except Joseph (who was aged 8.)²

On 7 June 1841, Benjamin Creigh was also known as Benjamin Cree.

On 30 March 1851 Benjamin Creigh was living in the household of Thomas Creigh and Ann Cree (married name) in High Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, England, along with Thomas Cree and Joseph Cree. Thomas was still a farm labourer and now 64; Ann was 57. Benjamin, Thomas and Joseph were coalminers.³

Benjamin Creigh married Mary Ann Turnbull c November 1852 in Tynemouth Reg Dist, Northumberland, England.⁴

Benjamin Creigh arrived in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on 30 December 1856 with William Cree and Israel Creigh. They had sailed from Liverpool, England, on board the Cycone.

Israel's wife Isabella may have travelled to Victoria via San Fransisco; there is a Mrs Cree of the right age shown in the shipping records. It seems that Israel (and Isabella) returned to England by 1861.⁵

Benjamin Creigh died c November 1896 in Newcastle T Reg Dist, Northumberland, England.⁶