On This Day ... 23 September

1833     John Hunter Robinson married Ann Horsley at St Hilda's Church, Hartlepool, Co Durham, England. Ann was the daughter of George Horsley and Margaret Herring.

1847     Ophelia Gordon Dixon was born at Field House, Sunderland, Co Durham. She was the daughter of Hugh Dixon and Mary Corser.

1901     Mary Pugh (nee Williams) died at Tynddol Farm, Llanbadarnfynydd, Radnorshire, Wales. She was 80 years old and was my great-great-great grandmother.