Genealogy Chat

Our church tower is roofed with shingles, as stated, "tiles" made from cedar. We had it re-roofed about 20 years ago, so there's still people out there doing it.

The Darlington BMD site http://www.darlington.gov.uk/Living/Register+Office/RegOfficeSearch.htm has this record for 1875: Surname Forename Register Entry No Year Spouse Details TAYLORSON Mary RO16 111 1875 MODSON Joseph Christine

Cheryl I think people used for roofing whatever was suitable and easiest to get hold of in their area. I must say, my first thought was that shingles are a form of roof-tile. It's a job with a specific skill, like thatching or tiling. Christine

1881 census, Joseph Motson 35 grocers warehouseman Beds,Reynolas Mary.E. " 31 wife Lincs,Surfleet John.Wm. " 1 son Dur, Stockton at 59 Webster St, stockton mail me for image, Regards Tony

Thanks everyone, Whilst I can't be certain I don't think its likely that there would be many American style roof in Durham at that time, although I suppose it is possible that it was a term used for a roofer. More likely I think to be connected with shingle for the roads. Most of the relatives at that time seem to be Labourers (agricultural or otherwise) or coal miners. Thanks Lou I didn't think of going back to ask for clarification of the details on the certificates. I am now off to search for every possible version of Modson. Who knows this may turn out to be a relative of John Motson!! Cheryl

Free BMD has the name indexed as MODSON Marriages Jun 1875 Modson Joseph Darlington 10a 47 Taylorson Mary Emma Darlington 10a 47 I would try searching for names like MOTSON MADDISON MATTISON MATHISON Do you know where the couple ended up later in life? If Joseph was a roofer the they might be itinerant as he would have to go were there was work Peter

shingles are cedar roof slates..not so many used in england..mostly canada and usa..also the small stones they out onto tared roads was called shingle i think..

Cheryl If the certificate you've received is so obviously illegible then you need to get back in touch with the office who supplied it and ask them to clarify the information contained in it for you Lou

Just look it up A roof tiler who used wooden tiles Yvonne

Does anyone have any idea what a Shingler might be? I've just received a long long awaited Marriage cert and this is the occupation given for the groom. Or at least I think that's what it said the printing is not very clear. I am also having problem with finding any further trace of the couple after their marriage. So any help with that would also be useful. Marriage in 1875 in Darlington of Mary Emma Taylorson to Joseph Modson (this is not very clear actually looks like Nurdson - but I can't find them on 1881 or 1891 census. I have tried Modson, Madson, Nurdson - anyone have any other ideas. Thanks Cheryl