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of Reay and Usher, South Hylton Iron Works Sunderland.
c.1820 Born Hexham[1]
1851 Living in Hougton le Spring, married to Elizabeth with son Ralph. Occupation forgeman, employing 5 men.
1861 Living in South Hylton, with wife and son, forgeman employing 22 men and 8 boys
1871 Living in South Hylton, with companions.
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