Joseph Birkett (1903 - 1972)

Joseph Birkett was my grandfather. I have no memory of him as he passed away when I was just over 7 months old. I have seen a photo of him which I need to try and get hold of.

Joseph was born in Newcastle upon Tyne on the 18th January 1903. At the time the family was living at 25 Green How Terrace, Elswick. Joseph was the 7th and youngest child. His other siblings were Thomas (b1882) who then worked as a Brickmakers labourer, James (b abt1886) was a Fitters Furnace Apprentice, William (b1888), Mary (b abt1895)., Margaret (b abt1897) and Cornelius (b 1900). His parents were James Birkett who worked as a fire brick setter and Margaret Birkett (nee Turner).

Joseph married Edith Margaret Oakes (25/07/1909 - 18/01/1999). They lived together at 9 Crosshill Road in Newcastle upon Tyne.  Their first born sadly died at one day old and would be buried in Elswick Cemetery.  However, they went on to have four children.  Joseph (b04/09/1940), Joan (b27/08/1942) and twins Lawrence and Paul (b16/08/1947).  Joseph worked as an Engineers Driller.

Later they would move to 23 Jenison Avenue in Pendower, Benwell.

Joseph died at home in Jenison Avenue the 8th October 1972.