William Urwin born Durham c1785
The Urwins seem to have been pitmen in Durham area.
William born Gilesgate Durham c1785.
Son Thomas born c1815.
His son George born 1847.
William & Thomas worked as coal miners when killed in the Washington F Pit disaster of 1851.
George went on to serve 70 years down the pit !
My DNA shows Bonshaw clan origins.
Anyone any links?