There were lots of Grandma’s in the Mission but Granny Laidler had the good word of them all. She was surely one of the saintliest women who ever walked this earth. Her refined voice and marvellous command of sweet and gentle language endeared her to all hearts. Over seventy years of age, her days were … Continue reading The Righteous Woman
Tag: Sunderland
Horrible Murders at Sunderland
(Extracts from newspapers at the time of events – April 1843) (The events of 25 April 1843) A most fearful tragedy was perpetrated at Monkwearmouth Shore on the morning of Tuesday last, by a maniac, under circumstances of a very extraordinary nature. The name of the murderer is William Ferry, and the innocent sufferers are … Continue reading Horrible Murders at Sunderland
Supposed Suicide at Sunderland
Thomas Mustard 1802 - 1864 The Newcastle Daily Chronicle, Saturday 5 November 1864 A glass maker, named Thomas Mustard, aged 36 years, has been missing since Thursday evening, and it is feared that he has committed suicide by drowning himself in the Wear. It appears that he has been in the habit of going early … Continue reading Supposed Suicide at Sunderland
Marriage of William Ferry and Dorothy Mustard
William Ferry and Dorothy Mustard were married at Sunderland Register Office on 20 February 1886. William was aged 21 and living at 2 Naylor Street, Sunderland, and working as a riveter (a person whose job it is to fasten things by means of rivets, or metal pins) in the shipyards. Dorothy was 18 years old, … Continue reading Marriage of William Ferry and Dorothy Mustard
