Edward Charlton (historian)


Edward Charlton was an English physician, writer and historian.
Born in Bellingham, Northumberland, he contributed to journals of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne.
In 1872 he succeeded Dr. Dennis Embleton as Professor of Medicine at University of Durham College of Medicine.

Works

In 1870 his book Memorials of North Tynedale and its four surnames was published. It discussed the "chief" four clans in the area, and is an introduction to the subject of the Border Reivers. It raised the subject that for every family "there be certeyne hedesman that leadeth and answereth all for the rest".

Contributions to the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne

To "Archaeologia aeliana, or, Miscellaneous tracts relating to antiquity" – Published by the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne - 1861. New series, Volume V, Printed by William Dodd, Number 6 Bigg Market, Newcastle upon Tyne: Sold by J Q Forster, Clayton Street, 1861
This included articles entitled :-
This book, alternatively titled "or Miscellaneous tracts relating to antiquity" – Published by the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne - 1865. New series, Volume VI, Printed by William Dodd, Number 6 Bigg Market, Newcastle upon Tyne: Sold by J Q Forster, Clayton Street, 1865
This included articles entitled :-
All are described in the index as being written by Dr. Charlton and above each paper by Edward Charlton M.D.