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Miscellaneous documents

Reference: D/X 1812 Catalogue Title: Miscellaneous documents Area: Catalogue Category: Other Records Description: Scriven family of Crook

Covering Dates: 1915-1993

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Catalogue Description

These records relate to the children of Anthony and Isabel (nee Lawther) Scriven, who lived in the Crook area.

Catalogue Contents

Scriven Family of Crook (Ref: D/X 1812/1-27)Records of Elizabeth Brown (nee Scriven) and her husband (Ref: D/X 1812/1-2)

Elizabeth Scriven was born in 1915, married Cecil Brown in 1940 and died on 15 March 2011.


Short birth certificate of Elizabeth Jane Scriven, born 5 July 1915, registered 14 August 1915
(1 paper)


Certificate of baptism of Elizabeth Jane Scriven on 25 July 1915, certificate dated 31 July 1915
(1 paper)


Copy birth certificate of Cecil Brown, born 24 October 1910, registered 5 December 1910 Copy made 2 July 1930
(1 paper)


Marriage certificate of Elizabeth Jane Scriven and Cecil Brown, 19 October 1940
(1 paper)


Death certificate of Cecil Brown, died 4 August 1965, registered 5 August 1965
(1 paper)


Provisional driving license of Cecil Brown, valid 1942-43 and 1953-1954
(1 booklet)

Records of Elsie Middleton (nee Scriven) and her husband (Ref: D/X 1812/3/1-5)

Elsie Scriven was born in 1916, married Alexander Middleton in 1938 and died in 1993.


Short birth certificate of Elsie Scriven, born 11 September 1916, registered 21 October 1916
(1 paper)


Certificate of baptism of Elsie Scriven, 25 September 1916
(1 paper)


Marriage certificate of Elsie Scriven and Alexander Theodore Middleton, 1 August 1938
(1 paper)


Death certificate of Alexander Theodore Middleton, died 5 April 1980, registered 8 April 1980
(1 paper)


Death certificate of Elsie Middleton, died 10 December 1993, registered 11 December 1993
(1 paper)

Records of George William Lawther Scriven (Ref: D/X 1812/4-11)

George Scriven was born in 1917. During World War 2, he served in the Royal Navy, including on H.M.S. Southampton. Killed in action, 11 January 1941.


Primitive Methodist Sunday School certificate awarded to George Scriven for gaining 76 per cent in the Scholars' Scripture Examination, 12 November 1930
(1 paper)


Letter from George Scriven to [his sister] Elsie and her husband, regarding his journey to board his ship, his regret at missing the wedding of his sister [Elizabeth Scriven], and life on board ship, 19 October 1940
(1 paper)


Christmas card with photograph of H.M.S. Southampton, sent by George Scriven to [his sister] Elsie and her husband, n.d. [c.1940]
(1 card, folded)


1939-1945 Star Medal [probably issued to George Scriven] originally attached to frame in which D/X 1812/3/1 was displayed
(1 medal)


Programme for unveiling and dedication of memorial to fallen of World War 2 in Hunwick, including a list of the names appearing on the memorial, George Scriven's among them, 31 October 1948
(1 booklet, printed)


Letter with envelope from the Inspector of Seamen's Wills to Arthur Scriven, informing him that he will inherit and is responsible for administering the estate of his late brother George William Lawther Scriven, 10 October 1952
(2 papers)


Certificate of the Inspector of Seamen's Wills, stating that Arthur Scriven is the beneficiary of the estate of his late brother, George William Lawther Scriven, and listing the contents of that estate, 10 October 1952.
(2 papers)


Handwritten notes regarding George Scriven and his naval career, including his service number and Commonwealth War Grave details, the years that George and his siblings were born and the history of H.M.S. Southampton, n.d. [late 20th century]
(1 paper)

Records of Arthur Scriven (Ref: D/X 1812/12-20)

Arthur Scriven was born in 1921. During World War 2, he served in the army, including in the Royal Artillery and the Queen's Royal Regiment. Later, he worked for Darlington and Simpson Rolling Mills Ltd. He died in 1996.


Short birth certificate of Arthur Scriven, born 31 January 1921, registered 19 March 1921
(1 paper)


Certificate of baptism of Arthur Scriven on 20 February 1921, certificate dated 12 March 1921
(1 paper)


Death certificate of Arthur Scriven, died 29 October 1996, registered 31 October 1996
(1 paper)


Booklet relating to Refractories Industries Worker's Register, issued to Arthur Scriven, giving employment details, 1935
(1 booklet)


Letter with envelope from Arthur Scriven to his mother and sister regarding his imminent return home and a loudspeaker he plans to bring with him, 8 August 1946
(1 paper)


Certificate of transfer to the Army Reserve of Arthur Scriven, 1 December 1946 Orginally enclosed in D/X 1812/4/6
(1 paper)


Note from the Regimental Paymaster regarding issue of medals and pay enquiries Orginally enclosed in D/X 1812/4/6
(1 paper)


Note from Infantry Records Office regarding length of service and date of discharge of Arthur Scriven, n.d. [1946] Orginally enclosed in D/X 1812/4/6
(1 paper)


Envelope addressed to Arthur Scriven, from the War Office, marked 'On His Majesty's Service' and 'The Queen's Royal Regiment' 20 September 1946 Originally enclosed in D/X 1812/4/6
(1 paper)


Chistmas card of the Royal Artillery, sent by Arthur Scriven to his mother, Jennie and Lee, n.d. [1939-1946]
(1 paper)


Photograph of group of soldiers and officers [one of whom may be Arthur Scriven] next to a shell marked '29th B.D.S.', n.d. [1939-1946]
(1 photograph, 13cm x 8cm, black and white)

Records of Beatrice Mary Johnson (nee Scriven) (Ref: D/X 1812/21-22)

Beatrice Scriven was born in 1924. During World War 2, she worked in the Royal Ordnance Factory at Aycliffe.


Short birth certificate of Beatrice Mary Scriven, born 2 December 1924, registered 23 December 1924
(1 paper)


Certificate of baptism of Beatrice Mary Scriven on 22 December 1924, certificate dated 4 May 1926
(1 paper)


Certificate issued to Beatrice Johnson by Great Aycliffe Town Council in recognition of her work at Royal Ordnance Factory, Aycliffe, born 2 December 1924, registered 23 December 1924
(1 paper)

Records of other members of the Scriven family (Ref: D/X 1812/23)

Postcard sent by George [Scriven?] to Miss F. Scriven, 17 South View, Old Hunwick, wishing her a happy birthday, 4 July 1940
(1 paper)

Records relating to Methodist Churches (Ref: D/X 1812/24-26)

Programme for the opening of Murray Independent Methodist Church, Grove Road, Brandon, 11 October 1958
(1 paper, printed)


Programme for a play entitled 'The Little Dry Thorn', held at the parochial hall, Meadowfield, April 1960
(1 paper, printed)


Programme for the visit of Rev. Kenneth L. Waights, president of the conference, to Crook Methodist Church, 10 April 1972
(1 paper, printed)


Plan and directory for Crook and Willington Methodist Circuit, with handwritten note '17 July meeting about closing the chapel', 1985
(1 booklet, printed)


Press cutting regarding the appointment of Rev. Colin Wilson as Superintendent Minister of the Crook and Willington Methodist Circuit, n.d. [late 20th century]
(1 paper, printed)

Theatre Programmes (Ref: D/X 1812/27/1-3)

Programme for a Little Theatre Club production entitled 'Rock-a-Bye Sailor!' at the Jubilee Hall, Bishop Auckland, April 1966
(1 paper, printed)


Programme for a Little Theatre Club production entitled 'Love's a Luxury' at the Jubilee Hall, Bishop Auckland, March 1967
(1 paper, printed)


Programme for a Glenholme Theatre Club production entitled 'A Tomb with a View', 1981
(1 paper, printed)