On This Day ... 30 May

1667     Richard Shepherd married Ann Sewell at St Hilda's Church, Hartlepool, Co Durham, England. They are my 8 x great-grandparents.

1813     William Henry Todner was born in North Biddick, Washington, Co Durham, England. He was the son of Ralph Todner and Mary Dand.

1962     David James Pugh died in hospital at Llandrindod Wells, Radnorshire, Wales. He was 80 years old, and was my great-grandfather.