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Dton, Durham..is that a place or an abbraviation?
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♥♪ˇ Karen | Report | 12 Mar 2005 14:10 |
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Have found rellies on a census born at dton durham. Sorry my geog is very bad. thanks |
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tinkers | Report | 12 Mar 2005 14:18 |
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dton i think stands for darlington durham anne |
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Unknown | Report | 12 Mar 2005 14:18 |
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Karen It is either an abbreviation or an error. Possibly short (though not a recognised abbreviation) for Darlington which is about 15 miles south of Durham town, but maybe someone with more local knowledge can help. I am a southern softie! nell |
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Phoenix | Report | 12 Mar 2005 14:18 |
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Darlington seems the obvious answer. I use abbreviations like B'ham for Birmingham. Everyone in Durham would, I think, know what was meant. |
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♥♪ˇ Karen | Report | 12 Mar 2005 14:24 |
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ok thanks... explains why I couldn't find dton ! LOL |
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Susanne | Report | 12 Mar 2005 14:32 |
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There are 2 other possibles as far as I can see, Dipton and Dunston. Sue:-) |
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Andrea B | Report | 12 Mar 2005 14:49 |
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Karen I have seen it used for Darlington a few times with my rellies who I know for definite came from there so I think I would assume it was Darlington. Best Wishes Andrea |
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LindainHerriotCountry | Report | 12 Mar 2005 14:52 |
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It is always used for Darlington which is in the county of Durham, even in the present day. |
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♥♪ˇ Karen | Report | 12 Mar 2005 14:55 |
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ok thanks......I'll take it as Darlington then. I wonder why my Yorkshire rellies went to Darlington ??? Was there industry there?? Actually......just checked & my bloke is a railway guard. |
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Phoenix | Report | 12 Mar 2005 15:08 |
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If I know nothing else, Kings Cross (London), York, Darlington and Durham City are all on the same railway line. |
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Anne | Report | 12 Mar 2005 15:11 |
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Darlington is only JUST in County Durham. Only the width of the river Tees separate it from Gods own county - Yorkshire. I used to live there. Definately Dton for Darlington. Also Darlington was an important railway town. Anne |
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Alan | Report | 12 Mar 2005 15:32 |
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Could well be Darlington. Try the following website for online checks of BMD. www darlington gov uk Look for online search under registry office Alan |
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Jack | Report | 12 Mar 2005 20:55 |
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If you look at www(dot)teesvalley-indexes(dot)co(dot)uk, you can look up BMD for Darlington. Jack |
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Dianne | Report | 12 Mar 2005 21:42 |
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Yes it's definitely Darlington. I come from approx 20 miles away. D/ton = Darlington, S/ton = Stockton Mbro = Middlesbrough etc. Other areas do the same i.e.Mcr = Manchester. As said before, Darlington is a major town on the borders of County Durham. |
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