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Many thanks. I have found some more information from the Police History Society. John Walter Hewett served as Chief Officer for Tynemouth Constabulary from 1857 to 1871 when he died during his employment. I have his wife Mary Low, living as a "Chief Constable's wife" and head of the househ...

John Walter Hewett, my great great grandfather was born in 1822. He appears on my great grandfather's marriage certificate in South Shields, County Durham, as a “Superintendent of Police” in 1882. According to the 1851 census John was living as a police constable with his wife Mary in Su...

Hello - this is my first visit to this site. I live in Birmingham but most of my ancestors come from the north east of england and Devon. I' m really looking forward to sharing knowledge and enthusiasm for my research.