Simon Harker
[bp. 12/12/1703, Muker(IGI)d. 16/01/1784] m. {21/09/1732, Muker (IGI)Elizabeth Milner [d. 23/04/1749]
A. Mary Harker [bp.20/03/1735, Muker (IGI) ]
B. Margaret Harker [bp.14/01/1736, Muker (IGI)]
C. Adam Harker [bp.30/01/1739, Muker (IGI): d. 14/12/1816, Thwaite, Muker] m. {06/01/1761, Grinton (IGI)} Hannah Pratt [b.c. 1742, Muker: d. 08/06/1815, Gunnerside]
1. Elizabeth Harker [bp.21/02/1762, Muker (IGI)] of Bankheads
2. James Harker [bp. 18/12/1763, Muker (IGI)] of Whitaside
3. Jane Harker [bp. 07/01/1766, Muker (IGI)] of Crackpot
4. Hannah Harker [bp.23/01/1768, Muker (IGI)] of Bankheads m. Immanuel Hird of Arkengarthdale. There was also a marriage of Hannah Harker to John Herd {23/01/1792, Muker (IGI)}
5. William Harker [b.c. 1768, Crackpot Hall: bp.22/10/1769, Muker (IGI)] m. Sarah ? [b.c. 1762, Hartley, Westmoreland]. Farmer of 50 acres living at Thwaite in 1851C <250>
6. Mary Harker [bp.27/02/1772, Muker (IGI)] of Thwaite
7. Simon Harker [bp. 17/12/1773, Muker (IGI)] m. Margaret Bainbridge [b. 29/04/1773, Startforth]
William Harker Papermaker m. {21/07/1830, Chester-le-Street} Dinah Walton
i. Thomas Harker [bp. 25/06/1831, Durham St.Margaret] possible link to Ria Stoddart's family
b. Thomas Harker [b. 1797] m. Isabella ?
i. Ralph Harker[b. 03/04/1825, Chester-le-Street. Durham]
c. Hannah Harker[b. 29/09/1803, Chester-le-Street, Durham]
d. Simon Harker[b. 21/05/1806, Chester-le-Street, Durham] m. Esther Foster [b. 04/06/1808, Lamesley, Durham]
i. Thomas Harker [b.c. 1828-1829, Vigo, Chester-le-Street, Durham] Coal Miner in 1881C m. Mary ? [b.c. 1829-1830, Houghton-le-Spring, Durham] Living at Sherburn Village in 1881C <4964-28-7>
1) Elizabeth Harker [b. 1853, Sherburn Hill, Sherburn, Durham] m. ? Forster
a) Thomas Forster [b.c. 1878, Gitree, Durham] Living with Grandparents in 1881C
2) Esther Harker [b.c. 1856-1857, Sherburn Hill, Sherburn, Durham]
ii. Edward Harker [b. 03/04/1831, Vigo, Durham] Coal Miner in 1881C Retired Miner Shifter in 1901C m. Margaret Kellett Stubbs [b. 26/09/1830, Easington Lane, Durham] Daughter of Robert Stubbs [b.c. 1805, New Lambton, Durham] Widowered Disabled Miner living with daughter and son-in-law at 33 Single Row, Sherburn, Durham in 1881 census. Living at Sherburn in 1901 census.
1) Robert Harker [b.c. 1853-1854, Sherburn Hill, Sherburn, Durham] Coal Miner living with parents in 1881 census. Coal Miner Deputy Overlooker in 1901C m. Sarah A. Wignall [b.c. 1861-1863, Trimdon Colliery, Durham] Living at Sherburn in 1901census
a) Elizabeth Harker [b. 1885, Sherburn Hill, Sherburn, Durham] living with uncle John Harker and family in 1901 Census
b) Simon Harker [b. 1887, Sherburn Hill, Sherburn, Durham]
c) Margaret Harker [b. 1889, Sherburn Hill, Sherburn, Durham] living with parents in 1901C
d) Esther Harker [b.c. 1895, Sherburn Hill], Lived at Shotton until 1970's.
e) Sarah Harker [b.c. 1898, Sherburn Hill]
married ? Atkinson, Two children, a boy and Nancy Atkinson
2) Simon Harker [b. 1856, Sherburn Hill, Sherburn, Durham] not with parents in 1881 census
3) Dorothy A. Harker [b.c. 1860-1861, Sherburn Hill, Sherburn, Durham] Dressmaker living with parents in 1881census.
4) John Harker [b. 11/11/1862, Sherburn Hill, Sherburn, Durham] Grocer's Assistant living with parents in 1881 census Coal Miner Hewer in 1901C m. Elizabeth Wignall [b. 1865, Hartley, Northumberland] Living at Wingate, Durham in 1901 census
a) Edward Harker [b. 17/09/1887, Sherburn Hill] Port Driver in Coal Mine Below Ground living with parents in 1901census m. Sarah Ann Withington-Barker [b. 1888, Colliery Durham]
i) William Harker m. ?
(1) Denise Harker [b. 1954, Seaham, Durham] <currency@sun.big.net.au> m. Cross
b) William Harker [b.c. 1893, Sherburn Hill]
c) Simon Harker [b. 1894-1896, Sherburn Hill or Wheatley Hill, Durham] m. Sarah Elizabeth Gregory [b. 20/11/1896, Wheatley Hill]
d) Elizabeth "Lizzie" Harker [b.c. 1898, Sherburn Hill] m. Hugh Graham Beaghan
e) Jack Harker
5) Margaret Harker [b.c. 1864-1865, Sherburn Hill, Sherburn, Durham]
6) Elizabeth Harker [b.c. 1867-1868, Sherburn Hill, Sherburn, Durham]
7) Esther Harker [b.c. 1871-1872, Seaham Harbour or Sherburn Hill, Durham]
iii. Simon Harker [b. 07/04/1833, Sherburn Hill, Sherburn or Hetton-le-Hole, Durham] Coal Miner in 1881census. Retired Coal Miner in 1901C m. Ann ? [b. 1833. Hetton-le-Hole or Chester-le-Street, Durham] Living at 5 Lancaster Street, East Murton, Durham in 1881 census & Living at Haswell, Durham in 1901 census
1) William Harker [b. 1856-1857, Shadforth, Sherburn Hill, Sherburn, Durham] Coal Miner in 1881C and in 1901C m. Margaret J. Harker [b.c. 1856-1857, Hetton-le-Hole]. Living at Shaws Row, Hetton-le-Hole, Durham in 1881 censusand at Hetton-le-Hole in 1901 census
a) John W. Harker [b.c. Sept. 1880, Hetton-le-Hole]
b) Simon Harker [b.c. 1882, Hetton-le-Hole] Coal Miner Putter living with parents in 1901C
c) Alice Harker [b.c. 1884, Hetton-le-Hole] Stocking Machinist living with parents in 1901C
d) Annie Harker [b.c. 1886, Hetton-le-Hole] Stocking Machinist living with parents in 1901C
e) Ada Harker [b.c. 1892, Eppleton, Durham]
f) Olive Harker [b.c. 1894, Eppleton, Durham]
g) Wilfred Harker [b.c. 1897, Eppleton]
2) Eleanor Harker [b. 1860]
3) Simeon Harker [b. 1868-1869, Sherburn] Coal Miner living with parents in 1881C
4) Robert Harker [b. 1871-1873, Sherburn or Hetton-le-Hole] Coal Miner Shifter below ground living with parents in 1901C
5) Esther Harker [b. 1873-1874, Sherburn]
6) Margaret Harker [b. 1875-1876, Sherburn]
iv. Margaret Harker [b. 1835, Hallgarth, Durham]
v. Robert Harker [b. 1838, Hallgarth, Sherburn, Durham]
vi. Adam Harker [b.c. 1839-1840, Littletown, Hallgarth, Sherburn, Durham] Coal Miner in 1881C and in 1901C m. Margaret Suggett [b.c. 1840-1841, Sherburn Hill, Sherburn, Durham] Daughter of George Suggett [b.c. 1802, Cockfield, Durham] Widowered Coal Miner living with daughter and son-in-law at 21 Single Row, Sherburn, Durham in 1881C <4964-56-3> also in 1881C John Suggett [b.c. 1827, New Lambton, Durham] "Gentleman" - brother of Margaret Adam and Margaret were living at Sherburn in 1901 census
1) Esther Harker [b.c. 1866-1867, Framwellgate Moor, Durham]
2) George Harker [b.c. 1869-1870, Sherburn Hill, Sherburn, Durham] Coal Miner Hewer in 1901C m. Annie ? [b.c. 1873, Sherburn Hill]. Living at Sherburn in 1901 census
a) Margaret Harker [b.c. 1898, Sherburn Hill]
4) Robert Harker [b.c. 1877-1878, Sherburn, Sherburn Hill, Durham] Journeyman Butcher living with parents in 1901C
5) Simon Harker [b. 1882, Sherburn Hill, Sherburn, Durham] Coal Miner Putter living with parents in 1901C
3) Margaret A. Harker [b..c 1872-1873, Sherburn Hill, Sherburn, Durham]
vii. Eleanor Harker [b. 14/10/1827, Chester-le-Street, Durham]
e. John Harker [b. 17/03/1811, Chester-le-Street, Durham] m. Mary ?
i. John Hood Harker [b. 02/02/1834]
f. Sarah Harker [b. 11/04/1813, Chester-le-Street, Durham]
g. James Harker [b. 07/06/1817, Chester-le-Street, Durham]
h. Margaret Harker [b. 11/07/1819, Chester-le-Street, Durham]
8. Michael Harker [b.c. 1775, Thwaite: bp.11/08/1776, Muker: d. 1858, Blades] of Scar House Widowed former Coal Miner. Living at Thwaite in 1841C and 1851C <250> (as a Pauper) . m. {06/07/1802, Muker (IGI)} Mary Thwaites [b.c. 1781, Muker (IGI): d. 1833!!!!]
a. Henry Harker [bp. 24/03/1803, Muker (IGI)] of Scar House
b. James Harker [bp. 17/09/1805, Muker (IGI)]
c. Adam Harker [b.c. 1807, Thwaite: bp. 14/06/1807, Muker (IGI)], Lead Miner m. {15/03/1828, Arkengarthdale (IGI)} Ann Hillery [b.c. 1808, Arkengarthdale]. Living at Langthwaite, Arkengarthdale in 1851C and in 1861C. Pauper living at Longthwaite, Arkengarthdale in 1881C
i. Mary Harker [b.c. 1828, Arkengarthdale: bp. 09/12/1828, Arkengarthdale (IGI)] m. {25/01/1851, Arkengarthdale (IGI)} Joseph Close [b.c. 1825, Kirkby Stephen], Shepherd. Living with Mary's parents in 1851C
ii. Thomas Harker [bp. 19/09/1830, Arkengarthdale (IGI)]
iii. Elizabeth Harker [b.c. 1833, Shildon, Co.Durham: bp. 09/06/1833, Barnard Castle Wesleyan, Co.Durham (IGI)] Mother given as Elizabeth Hillery. m. {09/10/1852, Arkengarthdale (IGI)} George Harker [b.c. 1829, Arkengarthdale] . Living at Booze, Arkengarthdale in 1861C and at Teesdale Cottages, Forest & Frith, Co.Durham in 1881C
1) Ann Harker [b.c. 1855, Arkengarthdale]
2) Mary Harker [b.c. 1858, Arkengarthdale]
3) James Thomas Harker [b.c. July.1860, Arkengarthdale: d.c. Oct./Dec.1935, (Aukland)]
4) George Harker [b.c. 1867, Arkengarthdale: d.c. July/Sept.1942, (Durham West)]
5) Adam Harker [b.c. 1870, Peterdale, Westmoreland: d.c. Jan./Mar.1940, <Gateshead>]
6) Alice Harker [b.c. 1878, Arkengarthdale]
iv. Alice Harker (1) [bp. 09/11/1835, Arkengarthdale (IGI): d. 10/11/1835, Arkengarthdale]
v. Ann Harker [b.c. 1836, Arkengarthdale: bp. 19/02/1837, Arkengarthdale (IGI)] m. {10/10/1857, Langthwaite, Arkengarthdale (IGI)} Thomas Hillary [b. 1832] son of Charles Hillary
vi. Simon Harker [b. 1838, Eskeleth: d. 1838, Esckeleth]
vii. Alice Harker [b.c. 1839, Arkengarthdale: bp. 25/05/1839, Arkengarthdale (IGI)] Living with parents in 1861C = (1) Richard Lee then m. {27/07/1861, Arkengarthdale (IGI)} (2) James Hillary son of Charles Hillary
1) Adam Harker or Lee [b.c. 1859, Arkengarthdale: bp. 26/11/1859 Arkengarthdale (IGI)]. Lead Miner living with Grandparents ("son") in 1861C Grandmother in 1881C
viii. Hannah Harker [b.c. 1842, Arkengarthdale: bp. 23/09/1842] Living with parents in 1861C m. {20/04/1862, Arkengarthdale} (1) Gilbert Percy
1) Isabella Percy [b.c. 1863-1866]
Hannah Harker then m. {20/09/1867} (2) Joseph Mudd or Mudo [bp. 12/03/1837, Arkengarthdale (IGI)] Son of William Mudd and Mary Carter who married 27/12/1834, Grinton (IGI). Lead Miner. Living at Longthwaite, Arkengarthdale in 1881C <4878-49-15>
b) Mary Elizabeth Mudd [b.c. 1867, Arkengarthdale]
c) Alice Mudd [b.c. 1869, Arkengarthdale]
d) Joseph William Mudd [b.c. 1872, Arkengarthdale]
e) Hannah Mudd [b.c. 1874, Arkengarthdale]
f) Sarah Mudd [b.c. 1876, Arkengarthdale]
g) Ethel Mudd [b.c. 1879, Arkengarhdale]
d. Ann Harker [bp. 04/04/1809, Muker (IGI)] m. {01/07/1830, Muker (IGI)} Joseph Raw
e. Mary Harker [bp. 20/12/1812, Muker (IGI)] m. {19/04/1832, Muker (IGI)} John William Knowles
f. Michael Harker [bp. 18/08/1815, Muker (IGI)]
g. William Harker [bp. 08/10/1818, Muker (IGI)]
D. James Harker [bp. 05/07/1741, Muker (IGI)]
E. Female [bp.25/07/1746, Muker (IGI)]
Simon Harker then married {23/04/1750} Mary Harker
Last updated August 2006