Children of Edith and Francis Corder

FOR SALE, as a current-going concern, an old established GROCERY BUSINESS, High Street East, Sunderland.—Apply, Mr James. W. Corder, Phœnix Buildings, Union Street, Sunderland; or, Messrs E. Huntley and Foster, Solicitors, 47, John Street, Sunderland.

Mr James W. Corder, who gave such an interesting lecture on old Bishopwearmouth last night, made an appeal for the loan or inspection of any deeds or documents dated prior to 1830, relating to Sunderland, Bishopwearmouth, Monkwearmouth, Southwick, and Fulwell.

Mr James Watson Corder, of Ashbrooke Crescent, Sunderland, who gave evidence of identification, said his brother-in-law's heart had been in an uncertain conditon for some time.

Family Trees

MR J.W. Corder, who last night gave an address on the history of Bishopwearmouth Church to Sunderland Antiquarian Society, is an authority on trees.

But the trees are of the anthropological rather than the arboricultural type! They are family trees.

Mr Robert Hyslop, moving a vote of thanks, said he had always regarded Mr Corder as the leading authority on the histories of Wearside families.

It was always possible to "speak after him," as his knowledge of the subject was so exact. Now he had shown himself to be also an ecclesiologist of a high order.

MR CORDER'S SERVICES

Mr Raine proposing the re-election to the presidency of Mr J.W. Corder, described him as a "profound antiquarian" whose management of the Society's affairs had been highly satisfactory. [ . . . ]

MODERN VILLA RESIDENCE WITH POSSESSION

ANTIQUE MODERN FURNISHINGS.

BARNES, WELCH & BATH

are instructed by J W Corder. Esq.

To offer FOR SALE BY AUCTION

on the premises, on WEDNESDAY MARCH 19. 1947,

at 12 NOON.

The Residue of the Superior

ANTIQUE AND MODERN FURNISHINGS AND APPOINTMENTS CHINA AND COLLECTION OF OLD ENGLISH GLASS

DETAILS LATER.

and at 3.0 pm.

The Most Desirable Modern Villa Residence,

12 THORNHILL PARK.

Occupying a Site of approximately Half an Acre and comprising on the Ground Floor, Commodious Entrance Hall, Cloak Room with w.c., three Reception Rooms, Kitchen, Housemaid's Pantry, Larders. Wash-house, w.c. etc. On the First Floor, Approached by a massive and well-lighted Staircase, Six Bedrooms, Dressing Room, Two Bathrooms, Two w.c.’s, and Linen Cupboard.

The Property is equipped with the "Ideal" Gas Boiler Heating System.

Garage for Two Cars

The Site is laid out with Sunken Rose Garden, Lawn, Herbaceous Borders, and Kitchen Garden

VACANT POSSESSION

Rateable value £80. No ground-rent.

ON VIEW TUESDAY MARCH 18, 2.0 to 4.30 p.m. AND MORNING OF SALE

Further details from the Vendor's Solicitors Messrs J.S. Nicholson & Son, 20 John Street. Tel 2476, or the Auctioneers, Athenaeum Street. Tel 4831.

Tributes Paid To Late Sunderland Historian

MEMBERS of two Sunderland committees have paid tribute to the later Mr James Watson Corder, whose cultural interest in Sunderland has been directed for many years at Sunderland Museum and Wearside antiquarians.

Sunderland Corporation Libraries Committee recalled that he was a co-opted member of the Committee from at least 1890 until he retired in 1947 to live at Over Stowey. His family was associated with the museum and art gallery since shortly after its foundation. He was a generous benefactor of the institution, making gifts of pictures, local documents and natural history specimens, and preparing copious notes on Sunderland potteries, glass works and shipbuilding.

His life's work comprised a set of volumes covering the history of Sunderland families, streets and buildings, together with transcriptions of the parish registers in the town.

And the Antiquarian Society, of which he was president for three years before the war, last night referred to the contributions he made to their knowledge. He was responsible for some of the most important papers printed in the records of the Society, particularly one of Bishopwearmouth Village in 1790.

James Corder started his research at the end of the 19th century, by copying the registers of three ancient churches, including St Peter's, which was founded by Benedict Biscop. He also used information held by Presbyterian chapels in the town, as well as trade directories and marriage licence bonds.

Corder documented his research in 25 volumes of manuscript books, taking 40 years to compile lists of the births, deaths and marriages of Sunderland families. His knowledge of intermarriage was immense, as documented in his volume on local Quaker families. He also interviewed people to help with the construction of the pedigrees of local families. He made notes of their origins in his manuscripts and traced their first entry into the town, the trades they were in and where they lived.

But he was also controversial. His books often contained potentially libellous comments on the people he met. One man was called a 'worthless nonentity,' by Corder, another 'a habitual drunkard.' It is said that his books were kept hidden at Sunderland library for some years, for fear of possible court action by those mentioned.

As well as his family records, Corder also chronicled Sunderland's streets, buildings, churches and industries in a further 36 volumes. Many of the streets, and most of the firms he listed, have now disappeared – hence his work is of great value.

Corder retired in the 1940s, donating his volumes of research to Sunderland's Central Library. He left Sunderland some years later, moving to Over Stowey in Somerset. He died in Over Stowey in a nursing home in 1953, at the age of 85.

Corder's unique record of Sunderland life is available to view at Sunderland's Central Library and provides a vital starting point for many genealogists.

MARRIAGE OF MR J. HAROLD MOUNSEY AND MISS JESSIE CORDER.

Yesterday afternoon at the Friends' Meeting House, Nile Street, a marriage was solemnised between Mr J. Harold Mounsey, second son of Mr J.W. Mounsey, The Limes, and Miss Jessie Corder, third daughter of Mr Francis Corder, 1, Ashbrooke Terrace. The bride was given away by her father, and was attired in a gown of rich ivory duchesse satin, the bodice being arranged with a chemisette of white chiffon and duchesse lace applique, and elbow sleeves partly composed of the same. The train was attached to both shoulders, with a spray of orange blossom to the right. The veil was of tulle, arranged over a wreath of orange blossom, the gift of the bridegroom. She was attended by four bridesmaids, the Misses E.F. and R. Corder (sisters of the bride), Miss E.M. Corder (cousin), and Miss E.M. Mounsey (sister of the bridegroom), who wore pale yellow Liberty satin frocks, with white chiffon fichus and sashes, and black picture hats. They carried shower bouquets of white roses, and wore gold shamrock brooches, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridegroom's brother, Mr. W.A. Mounsey, acted as best man.

A reception was subsequently held at Ashbrooke Terrace, and was attended by more than 100 guests.

Mr and Mrs J.H. Mounsey left for Scotland in the course of the afternoon, the bride wearing a blue cloth coat and skirt, with collar and cuffs of white satin, covered with lace applique and a black hat.

THE PRESENTS.

The presents were numerous and beautiful. They included the following:—Mr and Mrs E.B. Mounsey, silver tea and coffee service and cheque; Misses L.E. and M.E. Mounsey, silver tablespoons and forks, dessert spoons and forks, teaspoons, sauce ladles, soup ladle, gravy spoon; Miss M.E. Mounsey, footstools; Mrs Backhouse, chiming clock; J.E., G.F., L.B., R.J., and A.E. Mounsey, two cruets; Mrs J.E. Backhouse, revolving bookcase; E.M., E, M., A.E., and E.L. Backhouse, afternoon tea table; B.H., J.R., K.J., M.A., and R.J. Backhouse, silver butter-dish and knife; T.W. and A. Backhouse, silver fish-slice and fork and fish-eaters; J.W. Mounsey, furniture and cheque; Mrs. J.W. Mounsey, dessert service, sofa blanket, and travelling bag; W.A. Mounsey, sideboard; Miss E.M. Mounsey, Japanese cabinet and embroidered chair-backs; Misses Marshall, six dessert forks and silver Jug (belonged to B.A. Ogden); Rev. and Mrs Brown, silver-handled paperknife; Mr and Mrs J.B. Hodgkin, set of four oak trays; J. Ed. Hodgkin, six afternoon teacups and saucers; Mrs W.L. Barclay, silver toast-rack; Mrs J.C. and Miss B.E. Mounsey, two water-colour paintings; Mr and Mrs E. Mounsey, pair of Swiss preserve and fruit spoons, in case; Misses G.S. and R. Mounsey, table centre (Armenian); Miss E.R. Green, silver-mounted tray; Mr and Mrs R.C. Green, picture; Mr and Mrs J.J. Green, Chinese tablecloth; Miss Ella Green, traycloth; Miss Constance Green, mats; Mr and Mrs H.D. Headley, two pairs carvers and steel, in case; Mr H.D. Headley, toilet and silk mats; Mr and Mrs H. Green, Japanese screen; Miss M.S. Hopkins, vase, Miss S.D. Hopkins, tablecloth and sideboard cloth; Misses E. and I. Robson, plant pot; Miss H. Green, silver butter dish and knife and table centre; coachman, groom, and maids at The Limes, silver-mounted salad bowl and spoon and fork; Mr and Mrs J. Fryer, silver mustard pot; Mr and Mrs C.W. Grimshaw, copper bowl.

The bouquets were supplied by Mr James Summers, Fawcett Street.

Mounsey.—Nanny Brow, Ambleside, on Aug. 26, aged 73, Jessie Mounsey, wife of John Harold Mounsey formerly of "The Limes," Sunderland.