Rowan Tree Research

31/12/2025

This local Directory (1872) covers Consett, Blackhill, Shotley Bridge, Leadgate, Annfield Plain, Stanley, Lanchester, Dipton, Ebchester, Tanfield, Castleside, Tow Law and the surrounding area. This A5 reproduction (the original being slightly smaller) has 115 high quality pages (plus one explanatory page at the rear). Some generic pages (such as a calendar, how to write a will, a comment upon the National Debt, etc) have been omitted. Please message me to purchase a copy - £10 plus £3 UK P&P. Bank transfer (preferred) or PayPal.

25/06/2025

Another satisfied client :)

24/05/2025

Having just handed over the final product to a very satisfied client, I'd like to share this video with you! Please get in touch if you'd like to know more about what I offer :)

I've recently completed a commission for a very satisfied client who asked me to research his Parry family. He has kindly granted permission for me to use th...

25/04/2025

The latest issue of Na Lìneachan Mòra is now available here:

15/04/2025

Currently on holiday in Northern Ireland, enjoying some greenery :) This morning I came across this very dignified War Memorial in the small town of Ballywalter on the Ards Peninsula. https://rtresearch.co.uk/blog/f/three-cousins-of-ballywalter-county-down

22/02/2025

An honest man! From the Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail, 22nd September, 1887:

08/02/2025

There, but for a small change in spelling, go I....

03/12/2024

What would you say if your sibling blessed you with such a bequest as this??

30/08/2024

Always nice to get feedback from a satisfied client :)
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05/06/2024

A perfect time to start the research into your own past. Get in touch if you think I may be able to help! rtresearch.co.uk

27/04/2024

The latest issue of Na Lìneachan Mòra is now available here: https://imwe.co.uk/genealogy/journal-lewis.htm - please let anyone who may be interested know of it. It includes old letters recently transcribed, a fragment of a poem dealing with larcenous Rudhachs, and a detailed DNA investigation into a branch of the Macleods. Then there's the significant matter of Rev. William Matheson's five Gazette articles on his own surname. Enjoy :)

12/04/2024

Yesterday I enjoyed a happy few hours visiting various antiques shops in the Morpeth/Wooler area - today I've published my first blog for quite a while: https://rtresearch.co.uk/blog/f/the-garden-boy ... thanks to https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Glendale-Antiques-Centre-100058858582083/ for some lovely items at a sensible price.
If you'd like some to commission some Northumberland/Durham/Scottish genealogy research please get in touch!