Stanhope Genealogical Records

Stanhope Birth & Baptism Records

England & Wales Birth Index (1837-2006)

An index to births registered throughout England & Wales. Provides a reference to order copies of birth certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

St John's Chapel, Weardale Baptism Registers (1740-1812)

Baptism records from people born in and around Weardale between 1740 and 1812. Lists the name of people's parent's, their occupations and abode.

Stanhope Baptism Registers (1740-1812)

Baptism registers are the primary source for birth documentation before 1837, though are relevant to the present. They record the date a child was baptised, their parents' names and more.

Durham Diocese Bishop's Transcripts (1700-1900)

Browsable images of summaries of registers of baptisms, marriages and burials.

Durham Baptism Transcripts (1567-1927)

Transcriptions of Durham baptisms covering most Anglican places of worship.

Stanhope Marriage & Divorce Records

England & Wales Marriage Index (1837-2008)

An index to marriages registered throughout England & Wales. This is the only national marriage index that allows you to search by both spouse's names. Provides a reference to order copies of marriage certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

St. John's Chapel, Weardale Marriage Registers (1828-1837)

Marriage registers record Anglican marriages in St. John's Chapel, Weardale. They are the primary marriage document before 1837 and contain the same details as marriage certificates from then on. They typically record residence and marital status, though may contain ages and father's names.

Stanhope Marriage Registers (1613-1837)

The Marriage registers of Stanhope, document marriages 1613 to 1837. Details given on the bride and groom may include their age, father's name, marital status and residence.

Stanhope Banns Registers (1755-1812)

Banns registers list the names of people who intended to marry by the system of calling banns, in which the bride and groom's name were called for three weeks at church. At these callings objections could be made to a marriage. Thus they record any intended marriages that didn't occur.

Stanhope Marriages (1613-1812)

A transcript of marriage registers, searchable by a name index. They are the primary marriage document before 1837. They typically record residence and marital status, though may contain age, father's name and other details.

Stanhope Death & Burial Records

England & Wales Death Index (1837-2006)

An index to deaths registered throughout England & Wales. Provides a reference to order copies of death certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

St John's Chapel, Weardale Burial Registers (1740-1812)

Burial registers record burials that occurred at St John's Chapel, Weardale. They are the primary source documenting deaths before 1837, though are useful to the present. Details given may include the deceased's name, residence, age, names of relations, cause of death and more.

Stanhope Burial Registers (1740-1812)

Burial records for people buried at Stanhope, detail the deceased's name, residence and age from 1740 to 1812.

St Thomas, Stanhope Burial Registers (1596-1904)

Burial records for people buried at St Thomas, Stanhope between 1596 and 1904. Lists the deceased's name, residence and age. Some records may contain the names of relations, cause of death and more.

St Thomas, Stanhope Burial Records (1596-1904)

An index of burials recorded at St Thomas, Stanhope_. The index includes the name of the deceased, the date of burial, age (where available) and occasionally other notes.

Stanhope Census & Population Lists

1939 Register (1939)

An index to and digital images of records that detail 40 million civilians in England and Wales. Records list name, date of birth, address, marital status, occupation and details of trade or profession.

England, Wales, IoM & Channel Islands 1911 Census (1911)

The 1911 census provides details on an individual's age, residence, place of birth, relations and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows searches on for multiple metrics including occupation and residence.

County Durham Hearth Tax (1666)

A name index to records recording taxes levied against owners of hearths in County Durham.

1901 British Census (1901)

The 1901 census provides details on an individual's age, residence, place of birth, relations and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows searches on for multiple metrics including occupation and residence.

1891 British Census (1891)

The 1891 census provides details on an individual's age, residence, place of birth, relations and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows searches on for multiple metrics including occupation and residence.

Newspapers Covering Stanhope

Newcastle Evening Chronicle (1915)

A searchable newspaper providing a rich variety of information about the people and places of the Newcastle upon Tyne district. Includes obituaries and family announcements.

Newcastle Chronicle (1865)

A record of births, marriages, deaths, legal, political, organisation and other news from the Newcastle upon Tyne area. Original pages of the newspaper can be viewed and located by a full text search.

Northern Echo (1870-1900)

Britain's most popular provincial newspaper, covering local & national news, family announcements, government & local proceedings and more.

Northumberland and Durham Advertiser (1855)

A short-lived regional newspaper covering news in Northumberland and Durham.

North & South Shields Gazette (1852-1858)

A record of births, marriages, deaths, legal, political, organisation and other news from County Durham and Northumberland. Original pages of the newspaper can be viewed and located by a full text search.

Stanhope Wills & Probate Records

England & Wales National Probate Calendar (1858-1966)

Searchable index and original images of over 12.5 million probates and administrations granted by civil registries. Entries usually include the testator's name, date of death, date of probate and registry. Names of relations may be given.

York Peculiar Probate Records (1383-1883)

Digital images, indexed by testor's name, of 28,716 wills, administrations, inventories and other probate documents. The records can shed light on an individual’s relations, possessions, land holdings, legal agreements and more. They cover various jurisdictions throughout the north of England.

York Prerogative & Exchequer Court Probate Index (1688-1858)

An index to 263,822 wills, administrations and other probate documents proved by an ecclesiastical court in York. The index included the testor's name, residence, year of probate, type of document and reference to order copies of the referenced document(s.).

York Prerogative & Exchequer Court Probate Index (1267-1500)

An index to 10,195 wills, administrations and other probate documents proved by an ecclesiastical court in York. The index included the testor's name, residence, occupation, will & probate year, language, type of document and reference to order copies of the referenced document(s.).

Diocese of Durham Probate Index (1527-1858)

An index to surviving wills, bonds and inventories proved by the Bishop of Durham's consistory court. The index contains name, occupation, residence, various dates and financial details.

Stanhope Immigration & Travel Records

Passenger Lists Leaving UK (1890-1960)

A name index connected to original images of passenger lists recording people travelling from Britain to destinations outside Europe. Records may detail a passenger's age or date of birth, residence, occupation, destination and more.

UK Incoming Passenger Lists (1878-1960)

A full index of passenger lists for vessels arriving in the UK linked to original images. Does not include lists from vessels sailing from European ports. Early entries can be brief, but later entries may include dates of births, occupations, home addresses and more. Useful for documenting immigration.

Victoria Assisted & Unassisted Passenger Lists (1839-1923)

An index to and images of documents recording over 1.65 million passengers who arrived in Victoria, Australia, including passengers whose voyage was paid for by others.

Alien Arrivals in England (1810-1869)

Details on over 600,000 non-British citizens arriving in England. Often includes age and professions. Useful for discerning the origin of immigrants.

17th Century British Emigrants to the U.S. (1600-1700)

Details on thousands of 17th century British immigrants to the U.S., detailing their origins and nature of their immigration.

Stanhope Military Records

North East War Memorials (1882-1951)

An inventory of memorials commemorating those who served and died in military conflicts.

North-East Diary (1939-1945)

A chronicle of happenings in the counties of Northumberland, Durham and Yorkshire relating to the war in Europe. Contains much detail on ship building.

North East Civilian War Dead Roll of Honour (1939-1945)

An index to over 65,000 civilians who died directly or indirectly as a result of Axis attacks in Britain. Covers Northumberland, Durham and Yorkshire.

North-East Victoria Cross Recipients (1854-1945)

The name, rank, regiment of recipients of the Victoria Cross from Yorkshire, Northumberland & Durham.

Prisoners of War of British Army (1939-1945)

A searchable list of over 100,000 British Army POWs. Records contains details on the captured, their military career and where they were held prisoner.

Durham Executions (1732-1909)

A list of people executed in the county, including the date of the execution and details of their crime.

Home Office Prison Calendars (1868-1929)

Records of over 300,000 prisoners held by quarter sessions in England & Wales. Records may contain age, occupation, criminal history, offence and trial proceedings.

Central Criminal Court After-trial Calendars (1855-1931)

Over 175,000 records detailing prisoner's alleged offences and the outcome of their trial. Contains genealogical information.

England & Wales Electoral Registers (1832-1932)

Digital images of ledgers recording those registered to vote, searchable by an index of 220 million names. Entries list name, address, qualification to vote, description of property and sometimes age and occupation.

Prison Hulk Registers (1802-1849)

From the late 18th century many prisoners in Britain were kept on decommissioned ships known as hulks. This collection contains nearly 50 years of registers for various ships. Details given include: prisoner's name, date received, age, year of birth and conviction details.

Stanhope Taxation Records

City of Durham Poll at Contested Election (1853)

A list of those who voted in the election, stating their residence and for who they voted.

Poll of the Northern Division of Durham (1837)

A list of those who voted in the election, stating their residence and for who they voted.

County Durham Hearth Tax (1666)

A name index to records recording taxes levied against owners of hearths in County Durham.

Tithe Apportionments (1836-1856)

An index to 11,000,000 parcels of land and property, connected to digital images of registers that record their owner, occupier, description, agricultural use, size and rateable value.

Land Tax Redemption (1798-1811)

This vital collection details almost 1.2 million properties eligible for land tax. Records include the name of the landowner, occupier, amount assessed and sometimes the name and/or description of the property. It is a useful starting point for locating relevant estate records and establishing the succession of tenancies and freehold. Most records cover 1798, but some extend up to 1811.

Stanhope Land & Property Records

City of Durham Poll at Contested Election (1853)

A list of those who voted in the election, stating their residence and for who they voted.

Poll of the Northern Division of Durham (1837)

A list of those who voted in the election, stating their residence and for who they voted.

Tithe Apportionments (1836-1856)

An index to 11,000,000 parcels of land and property, connected to digital images of registers that record their owner, occupier, description, agricultural use, size and rateable value.

Land Tax Redemption (1798-1811)

This vital collection details almost 1.2 million properties eligible for land tax. Records include the name of the landowner, occupier, amount assessed and sometimes the name and/or description of the property. It is a useful starting point for locating relevant estate records and establishing the succession of tenancies and freehold. Most records cover 1798, but some extend up to 1811.

UK Poll Books and Electoral Rolls (1538-1893)

Poll books record the names of voters and the direction of their vote. Until 1872 only landholders could vote, so not everyone will be listed. Useful for discerning an ancestor's political leanings and landholdings. The collection is supplemented with other records relating to the vote.

Stanhope Directories & Gazetteers

Ward's Directory of Northumberland & Durham (1916)

A detailed directory of towns in the North East.

Kelly's Directory of Durham (1914)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key historical and contemporary facts. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions. Also contains a list of residents and businesses for each place.

Ward's Directory of Durham & Yorkshire (1908-1909)

A detailed directory of towns in the North East.

National Telephone Co's Northern Directory (1904)

A directory listing phone with telephones in Yorkshire, Durham and Northumberland.

Kelly's Directory of Durham (1902)

A directory of residents and businesses; with a description of each settlement, containing details on its history, public institutions, churches, postal services, governance and more.

Stanhope Cemeteries

County Durham Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of Durham's most illustrious church monuments, often featuring effigies, medieval inscriptions and heraldic devices.

Durham Monumental Inscriptions (1700-1985)

An index to vital details engraved on 1000s of gravestones and other monuments across the county of Durham.

Deceased Online (1629-Present)

Images of millions of pages from cemetery and crematoria registers, photographs of memorials, cemetery plans and more. Records can be search by a name index.

Billion Graves (1200-Present)

Photographs and transcriptions of millions of gravestones from cemeteries around the world.

Mausolea and Monuments (1500-Present)

Profiles of several hundred mausolea found in the British Isles.

Stanhope Obituaries

iAnnounce Obituaries (2006-Present)

The UKs largest repository of obituaries, containing millions of searchable notices.

United Kingdom and Ireland Obituary Collection (1882-Present)

A growing collection currently containing over 425,000 abstracts of obituaries with reference to the location of the full obituary.

Quakers Annual Monitor (1847-1848)

A collection of 364 obituaries of Quakers from the British Isles. The volume was published in 1849 and includes obituaries of those who died in late 1847 through 1848.

Musgrave's Obituaries (1421-1800)

This transcribed and searchable work by Sir William Musgrave contains 10,000s of brief obituaries. The work is a reference point for other works containing information on an individual.

British Medical Journal (1849-Present)

A text index and digital images of all editions of a journal containing medical articles and obituaries of medical practitioners.

Stanhope Histories & Books

Victoria County History: Durham (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

History and Antiquities of Durham (1066-1823)

Describes the parishes in the three wards: Chester, Stockton and Darlington.

Keys to the Past (4000 BC-Present)

Profiles of settlements in Northumberland and Durham. Includes detailed modern maps and several different series of OS maps.

North-East Diary (1939-1945)

A chronicle of happenings in the counties of Northumberland, Durham and Yorkshire relating to the war in Europe. Contains much detail on ship building.

Durham Church Photographs (1890-Present)

Photographs and images of churches in Durham.

Stanhope School & Education Records

National School Admission & Log Books (1870-1914)

A name index connected to digital images of registers recording millions of children educated in schools operated by the National Society for Promoting Religious Education. Records contain a variety of information including genealogical details, education history, illnesses, exam result, fathers occupation and more.

Teacher's Registration Council Registers (1870-1948)

A name index linked to original images of registers recording the education and careers of teachers in England & Wales.

Oxford University Alumni (1500-1886)

A name index linked to original images of short biographies for over 120,000 Oxford University students. This is a particularly useful source for tracing the ancestry of the landed gentry.

Cambridge University Alumni (1261-1900)

A transcript of a vast scholarly work briefly chronicling the heritage, education and careers of over 150,000 Cambridge University students. This is a particularly useful source for tracing the ancestry of the landed gentry.

Cambridge Alumni Database (1198-1910)

A searchable database containing over 90,000 note-form biographies for students of Cambridge University.

Stanhope Occupation & Business Records

Durham & Northumberland Mining Images (1844-Present)

Photographs and other images of Northumberland & Durham collieries.

Collieries of The North (1869-1991)

Profiles of collieries in the north of England, with employment statistics, profiles of those who died in the mines and photographs.

Northern Mining Disasters (1705-1975)

Reports of mining distastes, includes lists of the deceased and photographs of monuments.

Smuggling on the East Coast (1600-1892)

An introduction to smuggling on the east coast of England, with details of the act in various regions.

Who's Who in Northern Mining (1852-1910)

Abstract biographies of people connected with mining in the North of England.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Stanhope

Victoria County History: Durham (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

British & Irish Royal & Noble Genealogies (491-1603)

Extensive and impeccably sourced genealogies for British, Irish & Manx royalty and nobility. Scroll down to 'British Isles' for relevant sections.

FamilySearch Community Trees (6000 BC-Present)

A searchable database of linked genealogies compiled from thousands of reputable and not-so-reputable sources. Contains many details on European gentry & nobility, but covers many countries outside Europe and people from all walks of life.

Debrett's Peerage (1923)

A searchable book, listing pedigrees of titled families and biographies of their members.

Dod's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage of Britian (1902)

A book containing genealogies and biographies of Britain's titled families.

Stanhope Royalty, Nobility & Heraldry Records

Victoria County History: Durham (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

County Durham Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of Durham's most illustrious church monuments, often featuring effigies, medieval inscriptions and heraldic devices.

British & Irish Royal & Noble Genealogies (491-1603)

Extensive and impeccably sourced genealogies for British, Irish & Manx royalty and nobility. Scroll down to 'British Isles' for relevant sections.

FamilySearch Community Trees (6000 BC-Present)

A searchable database of linked genealogies compiled from thousands of reputable and not-so-reputable sources. Contains many details on European gentry & nobility, but covers many countries outside Europe and people from all walks of life.

Visitation of England and Wales (1700-1899)

Over 600 pedigrees for English and Welsh families who had a right to bear a coat of arms.

Stanhope Church Records

Weardale Parish Registers (1740-1837)

Documentation for those baptised, married and buried at Weardale. Parish registers can assist tracing a family as far back as 1740.

Stanhope Parish Registers (1596-1904)

The parish registers of Stanhope are a collection of books essentially documenting births, marriages and deaths from 1596 to 1904.

Durham Diocese Bishop's Transcripts (1700-1900)

Browsable images of summaries of registers of baptisms, marriages and burials.

Durham Parish Registers (1521-1982)

Documentation for those baptised, married and buried at Durham. Parish registers can assist tracing a family back numerous generations.

England Parish Registers (1914-2013)

Documentation for those baptised, married and buried at England. Parish registers can assist tracing a family back numerous generations.

Biographical Directories Covering Stanhope

Who's Who in Northern Mining (1852-1910)

Abstract biographies of people connected with mining in the North of England.

Debrett's Peerage (1923)

A searchable book, listing pedigrees of titled families and biographies of their members.

Dod's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage of Britian (1902)

A book containing genealogies and biographies of Britain's titled families.

Dod's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage of Britian (1885)

A book containing genealogies and biographies of Britain's titled families.

Crockford's Clerical Directories (1868-1914)

Brief biographies of Anglican clergy in the UK.

Stanhope Maps

Keys to the Past (4000 BC-Present)

Profiles of settlements in Northumberland and Durham. Includes detailed modern maps and several different series of OS maps.

Maps of Durham (1607-1920)

Digital images of maps covering the county.

Map of County Durham (1806)

An early 19th century map depicting settlements, major roads and rivers.

Past Perfect (6000 BC-1950)

Details of archaeological sites in Durham and Northumberland. Includes information on trades, weapons, social history etc.

Collery Maps of The North (1807-1951)

A number of maps of northern England with the locations of collieries plotted.

Stanhope Reference Works

England Research Guide (1538-Present)

A beginner’s guide to researching ancestry in England.

Parish Register Abstract (1538-1812)

Compiled in 1831, this book details the coverage and condition of parish registers in England & Wales.

Building History Research Guide (1066-Present)

A comprehensive guide to researching the history of buildings in the British Isles.

Surname Origins (1790-1911)

A service that provides advanced and custom surname maps for the British Isles and the US.

British Family Mottoes (1189-Present)

A dictionary of around 9,000 mottoes for British families who had right to bear arms.

Historical Description

The town of Stanhope, which has a market on Friday, and chiefly inhabited by miners. It is situated on the north banks of the river Wear. The Church is a plain and ancient fabric, standing on a rising ground to the north of the town. Tradition reports it as having been a fortress of remote origin, and demolished during the incursions of the Scots. There is now a beautiful building erected upon the summit of this eminence called the Castle. The grounds round the mount are clothed with wood, over which there is a fine prospect to the west and south from the Castle. It is the seat of C. Rippon, Esq.

To the east of the Castle, upon the same elevated terrace, has just been built a handsome mansion for the residence of the rector, at the sole expence of the present incumbent, Dr. Phillpotts. About 50 yards still farther to the east, and nearly in a line, is a handsome new mansion, built by the London Mining Company, for their agent, and also for the occasional residence of some of the wealthy proprietors. To the east of this has been built by Dr. Phillpotts, a neat house for the residence of the Curate of Stanhope. When Dr. P. came to the living, which is the richest in the county, the Parsonage House and Curate’s were in such a dilapidated state, that he determined, at his own expence, to rebuild them. A short distance from the town, on the west, is a spacious old building, called Stanhope Hall, formerly the residence of the ancient family of Featherston-haugh, the last of whom was slain at the battle of Hochstet. Stanhope is a small town, but has a spacious park, in which the Scots army encamped, when they were besieged by Edward III. In the returns under the population act, the inhabitants of Stanhope Quarter were enumerated at 1,584, and the houses at 185 ; the inhabitants of Stanhope Forest-quarter at 3,735, the houses at 436 ; the inhabitants of Stanhope Park-quarter 1,259, the houses at 148 ; and the inhabitants of Newlandside-quarterat 763, and the houses at 107.

To the south-east of Stanhope, on Bollihope Common, in the year 1749, a Roman altar was found, with the following inscription: Silvano invicto sacrurn C. Tetius Veturius Micianus praef. Ala Sebosiene, ob aprum eximice formae captum, quem multi antecessores ejus prtaedari non potuerunt. Votum solvens lubentur posuit. Several other antiquities have likewise been dug up in this district, which is called Weredale, and forms part of the west marches of the bishopric towards Westmoreland ; it is well wooded, and though the upper parts be not fertile for corn, yet it has fine pasture. The air, however, is rendered extremely unwholesome, from the vapours arising from the smelting mills in Bollihope, and the adjacent parts, the whole district abounding with lead, which is every where intimated by large parcels of that metal lying near the sides of the road.

The hamlet of Frosterley in in this parish. Here there is a beautiful stone bridge of three arches over the Wear. About a mile beyond which is Rogerley Hall, formerly the seat of R. Wright, Esq., but now occupied as a farm house.

East Gate, a chapelry in this parish, containing 30 houses, and 150 inhabitants, built on the sides of the Rookhope Burn, over which is a stone bridge of one arch. To the north of East Gate, is the extensive vale of Rookhope, thickly populated with persons employed in the mines, and at the smelt mill.

St. John’s Chapel is situated on the south of the river, in a narrow part of the vale, and though only a chapelry to Stanhope, has the privilege of a market, which appears to have been established for the convenience of the workmen employed in the neighbouring lead mines. The Chapel is a handsome structure, built by the late Sir W. Blacket, then lessee of the mines in the neighbourhood. There is a market here every Saturday, and a fair for cloth, &c. in March, on the Saturday after the miners' annual pay.

Topography of Great Britain (1829) by George Alexander Cooke

STANHOPE parish is the most extensive in the county, and extends from the parish of Wolsingham on the southeast to the boundaries of Cumberland on the west; it is the head of a petty sessional division, in the Barnard Castle division of the county, north-western division of the ward of Darlington, union of Weardale, county court district of Wolsingham, rural deanery of Stanhope, archdeaconry of Auckland and diocese of Durham. The parish is intersected from east to west by the valley of the Wear and is inclosed on both sides by lofty eminences and moorlands; it is divided into four quarters or townships, called respectively Forest, Newlandside, Park and Stanhope quarters. The ancient market town of Stanhope occupies a sheltered situation on the north side of the Wear, at the point where the Stanhope burn flows into that river, crossed by a bridge of one arch, on the road between the city of Durham and Alston, in Cumberland, 21 miles west from the former and 20 east-south-east from the latter place, 27 south-west by road from Newcastle-on-Tyne, 40 south-west from South Shields, 33 south-west from Sunderland, 26 north-west from Darlington, 265 from London and is the terminus of the Wear Valley branch of the North Eastern railway; the town is governed by a Local Board of Health of 13 members, formed Feb. 6th, 1874, under the Local Government Act of 1858, is well lighted with gas by a company, and has an excellent supply of pure water drawn from the Blackburn and stored in a reservoir at the north of the town. The church of St. Thomas the Apostle occupies an elevated situation on the north side of the town and is a building of stone chiefly in the Norman style, consisting of chancel, nave of four bays, aisles organ chamber, north and south porches and a low embattled western tower with pinnacles, containing a clock and 2 bells: it was restored in 1868, under the direction of Ewan Christian esq. of London, at a cost of £4,000: in the chancel, is a stained window to George Arnison esq. of Stanhope, erected by his brother Charles, and another in the north aisle to Major Sydney Rippon: the church affords 600 sittings. The register dates from the year 1595. The living is a rectory, tithe rent-charge £700, yearly value £1,650, with residence, in the gift of the Bishop of Ripon, and held since 1888 by the Rt. Rev. John James Pulleine D.D. suffragan Bishop of Richmond. The rectorship of Stanhope is noteworthy from the large number of eminent men who have held the living: among others may be named Bishop Tunstall, of the Reformation period; Bishop Butler (author of the “Analogy”); Bishop Thurlow, brother of Lord Chancellor Thurlow; Bishop Phillpotts; and Dr. Keene, Bishop of Chester. The churchwardens’ accounts are unusually well kept from the year 1612; amongst other interesting matters they show that at the Restoration a rate of 20s. in the pound was levied to restore the church, and two years later a further rate of 10s. in the pound was levied to place 2 new bells in the tower. There are Primitive Methodist and Wesleyan chapels, the former erected in 1876, will seat 700 persons and the latter built in 1870 has 450 sittings. The cemetery, situated at Sinclair’s Field, consists of two acres formed in 1868 at a cost of about £400; it is under the control of a burial board of 8 members. The town hall is a building of stone, erected about 1854, and comprises a large hall used for public meetings, a police station and police court, and a residence for the superintendent; the petty sessions are also held here. A good residence, with a field of 3 acres, was bequeathed by Dr. Hartwell, for the use of the curate of Stanhope. The trade of the town of Stanhope, and of the entire parish, is, to a great extent, dependent on the Weardale iron and lead mines and the numerous limestone quarries in the neighbourhood. The lecture hall and reading room is a commodious building erected in 1866 and is used for concerts and lectures; a savings bank is also held here; the hall will hold 350 persons. The Stanhope agricultural show is held annually on the second Friday in September, and an horticultural show in August; fairs are held here on the Thursday before Easter and the second Friday in October. Stanhope Castle is the residence of Jacob J. Vickers esq. and Horsley Hall of John Arundell Hildyard esq. J.P. The principal landowners are the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, who are the lords of the manor, and John Arundell Hildyard esq. J.P. The area of the entire parish of Stanhope is 60,875 acres of land and 320 acres of water; rateable value of Stanhope, £43,161; the population in 1881 was 8,793; the area of the ecclesiastical parish is 22,800 acres, and the population in 1881 was 2,989. The area of Stanhope Quarter is 13,370 acres; it comprises, besides the town of Stanhope and the east part of the village of Eastgate now an ecclesiastical parish, the villages of Stotsfield Bohn and Boltsburn, both included in the ecclesiastical district of Rookhope, and noticed under that heading.

Forest Quarter has an area of 23,208 acres, including 480 acres in Northgate Fell Moor, and a population in 1881 2,735 it includes the towns of St. John’s Chapel, and the villages of Daddey Shields and Ireshope, in the ecclesiastical parish of St. John’s Weardale, and noticed under that heading; the hamlet of Copt Hill, and the villages of Cow’s Hill, Lane Head and WEAR Head, in the ecclesiastical parish of Heathery Cleugh, and noticed under that heading.

Park Quarter has an area of 12,887 acres, and a population in 1881 of 978: it comprises the village of Westgate, now an ecclesiastical parish, and noticed under that heading.

The area of Newlandside Quarter and Bishopley is 11,727 acres.

Frosterley Quarter is now a separate ecclesiastical parish, and given under that heading.

Petty Sessions are held at the Town hall on the third Friday in every month, at 12 noon.

The following places are included in the Petty Sessional division-The whole of Stanhope parish, with the parishes of Edmondbyers & Hunstanworth.

Local Board.

Offices, The Union.

Board day, monthly, on Mondays at 7 p.m.

Weardale Union

Board day, every alternate Friday, at the Board room, at the Workhouse, Stanhope, at 9.30 a.m.

The union comprises the following places :-Edmondbyers, Forest Quarter, Frosterley Quarter, Hunstonworth, Newland Side with Bishopley Quarter, Park Quarter, Stanhope Quarter & Wolsingham The population in 1881 was 17,542; rateable value, £79,250.

Schools

Barrington (mixed & infants’), built in 1868, for 421 children; average attendance, 214; in the Elizabethan style, at a cast; of about £900, & enlarged in 1871 at a further outlay of £400; it has a small endowment from a fund left by the Hon. & Rt. Rev. Shute Barrington, Bishop of Durham, 1791-1826.

Dr. Hartwell’s (mixed), founded in 1724, & reorganized under a scheme of the Endowed School Commissioners, 1874; it has an endowment of about £36 yearly, arising from land & houses bequeathed by Dr. Hartwell, & is also endowed with a fund for annual prizes, by Dr. Arnison, of this town, in which Barrington schools participate; there is a house for the master or mistress; the school will hold 154 children; average attendance, 54.

National, Eastgate (mixed), built about 1839, for 128 children; average attendance, 26 boys and 36 girls.

Church, Crawley (mixed), built for 72 children; average attendance, 31.

Wesleyan day (mixed), built for 170 children; average attendance, 140.

Kelly's Directory of Durham (1890)

Most Common Surnames in Stanhope

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Darlington Ward
1Walton2741:3311.22%41
2Peart2511:3645.64%239
3Watson2281:393.90%10
4Emerson1951:4648.63%339
5Robinson1931:462.48%5
6Coulthard1731:5234.12%265
7Harrison1541:583.91%15
8Thompson1401:641.52%3
9Featherstone1321:6840.12%426
10Gowland1301:6923.09%229
11Maddison1271:719.32%79
12Bainbridge1201:758.12%70
13Brown1171:771.22%2
14Bell1131:791.69%7
15Rutherford1091:829.19%99
16Stephenson1051:853.32%27
16Fairless1051:8528.61%375
18Elliott1001:904.29%43
19Vickers991:9117.90%237
20Dawson851:1064.05%48
21Wilkinson811:1112.16%18
22Wearmouth801:11224.69%431
23Johnson781:1151.33%9
24Foster761:1183.59%47
25Forster731:1232.75%38
25Nattrass731:12336.68%700
27Gardner701:1288.47%143
27Gardiner701:12818.09%347
27Roddam701:12844.59%875
30Hodgson691:1302.39%32
30Adamson691:1305.72%97
32Sanderson671:1344.33%65
33Bowman651:1386.63%119
33Proud651:1389.15%170
35Currey641:14049.23%1,056
36Lowes621:1457.88%152
37Philipson601:15046.88%1,071
38Craig591:15210.30%224
38Kidd591:15217.40%411
40Dixon551:1631.42%16
40English551:1637.60%166
40Raine551:1634.34%89
43Jackson541:1661.54%21
44Ward521:1732.60%52
44Gibson521:1731.89%35
44Wallace521:1735.29%118
47Collingwood511:17616.35%449
48Wilson491:1830.57%4
48Armstrong491:1831.32%19
48Ridley491:1833.43%73
51Dalton481:18718.68%541
52Hewitson471:19110.42%298
53Smith451:1990.37%1
53Pattinson451:1999.80%296
53Carrick451:19913.64%423
56Oliver441:2042.57%61
56Martindale441:20427.16%843
56Golightly441:20411.67%364
59Heatherington421:21455.26%1,622
60Baty411:21923.70%789
61Lee401:2242.35%62
62Lonsdale391:23010.16%357
62Phillipson391:23032.77%1,135
64Graham381:2361.23%29
64Milburn381:2364.61%145
66Parker371:2432.26%64
67Reed361:2491.74%49
67Mowbray361:24910.34%400
67Tweddle361:24910.84%419
70Elliot351:2565.81%207
70Jopling351:2569.78%389
72Longstaff341:2643.92%133
72Egglestone341:26430.91%1,203
72Peadon341:26469.39%2,270
75Atkinson331:2720.93%20
75Humble331:2726.16%246
75Colling331:27210.15%429
78Grey321:2804.51%173
79Robson311:2890.44%6
79Jacques311:28920.81%918
81Middleton301:2993.70%147
81Turnbull301:2991.11%37
81Featherston301:29939.47%1,622
84Pickering291:3093.62%149
84Hogarth291:30910.58%510
84Iley291:30913.06%626
87Chapman281:3211.85%66
87Potts281:3211.92%71
87Slack281:32114.74%728
87Race281:3214.80%218
91Moore271:3321.46%57
91Dalkin271:33219.01%959
93Hill261:3452.42%108
94Richardson251:3590.51%11
94Henderson251:3590.73%24
96James241:3742.79%137
96Charlton241:3741.02%42
98Hutchinson231:3900.80%31
98Dodd231:3904.04%225
98Readshaw231:39041.07%2,026
101Whitfield221:4082.15%112
101Collinson221:4085.93%373
103Martin211:4271.20%59
103Barton211:42711.35%741
103Allison211:4271.96%109
103Emmerson211:4272.78%157
103Furnace211:42760.00%2,859
108Wall201:4495.52%381
108Teasdale201:4492.83%174
110Mason191:4721.28%69
110Lowe191:4724.19%297
110Bright191:47219.39%1,327
110Moses191:4725.03%361
110Hornsby191:4726.29%462
110Dowson191:4723.25%217
110Heads191:47213.29%954
117Peacock181:4991.80%116
117Dent181:4992.15%140
117Rowell181:4993.43%252
117Natrass181:49937.50%2,296
117Indian181:49951.43%2,859
122Waugh171:5283.14%244
122Vipond171:52817.35%1,327
122Lightburn171:52853.13%3,045
122Dauson171:528100.00%4,749
126Pattison161:5611.25%87
126Mawson161:5616.50%562
126Ripley161:56116.84%1,355
126Bee161:56122.54%1,711
126Hackward161:56159.26%3,470
131Proudfoot151:59814.85%1,292
131Lowery151:5983.42%308
131Coatsworth151:59812.82%1,152
134Sinclair141:6412.57%242
134Lowry141:64125.00%2,026
134Ritson141:6414.46%445
134Greenwell141:6412.22%199
134Garthwaite141:6416.28%620
134Westgarth141:6414.75%474
134Currah141:64136.84%2,693
141Simpson131:6900.41%28
141Pearson131:6900.61%46
141Douglas131:6901.83%170
141Gibbon131:6902.14%206
141Shield131:6903.44%361
141Tinkler131:6903.33%345
141Rippon131:6907.65%802
141Stobbs131:6903.23%337
149Bird121:7482.56%289
149Carr121:7480.41%30
149Rutter121:7481.72%178
149Fenwick121:7481.03%100
149Deighton121:7487.23%821
149Woodhall121:74819.67%1,915
149Littlefair121:7486.38%733
156Taylor111:8160.23%13
156Davis111:8161.00%106
156Shepherd111:8162.28%279
156Fleming111:8163.29%415
156Coates111:8160.80%77
156Patterson111:8160.76%72
156Parkin111:8161.27%134
156Beck111:8164.28%541
156Driver111:81616.18%1,764
156Herdman111:8167.91%981
156Sparke111:81655.00%4,249
156Dargue111:81618.33%1,932
156Thubron111:8169.17%1,122
156Beaston111:81621.15%2,154
170Wright101:8970.35%33
170Murray101:8970.66%67
170Leach101:8977.63%1,047
170Forrest101:8973.04%426
170Bellamy101:89718.87%2,123
170Bostock101:89737.04%3,470
170Dennison101:8977.69%1,056
170Lowther101:8973.48%487
170Maughan101:8971.43%177
170Stout101:8976.02%821
170Burdess101:8979.62%1,256
170Greggs101:89745.45%4,004
170Gleason101:89723.26%2,464
183Clarke91:9971.18%156
183Anderson91:9970.28%26
183Rowe91:9972.06%310
183Earl91:9977.26%1,093
183Jameson91:9971.73%255
183Bayne91:99756.25%4,949
183Priestman91:99714.75%1,915
183Godsall91:997100.00%7,566
183Tarn91:9975.39%819
183Cail91:99739.13%3,880
183Crawhall91:99760.00%5,201
194Hall81:1,1220.12%8
194Gray81:1,1220.35%44
194Page81:1,1223.49%602
194Nicholson81:1,1220.29%36
194Porter81:1,1221.54%258
194Sanders81:1,1223.00%522
194McMillan81:1,1227.08%1,183
194Low81:1,1228.25%1,336
194Moffat81:1,1224.97%850
194Angus81:1,1222.22%386
194March81:1,1222.96%517
194Bowes81:1,1221.64%278
194Irwin81:1,1222.13%365
194Douglass81:1,1221.73%293
194Hudspeth81:1,1226.72%1,135
194Rowel81:1,12253.33%5,201
194Grahm81:1,12250.00%4,949