155 baptisms from Dec 1867 to May 1886 at the Methodist New Connexion chapel at Houghall. This chapel primarily served Houghall Colliery plus some residents of Shincliffe and Durham city. Example:

• 6 Jun 1880 John James Turnbull, of Houghall, child of Robert Turnbull & Elenor, age 6 weeks 3 days

195 baptisms of dissenters between 1751 and 1782. This list was kept by Rev. Joseph Wilkinson and later Rev. G. Walker, of the Claypath Chapel in Durham City. These dissenters were probably Presbyterians and/or Congregationalists. Most resided in the City but some lived elsewhere, including Bishop Auckland, Brancepeth, Chester-le-Street, Cullercoates, Darlington, Fatfield, Hetton-le-Hole, Monkwearmouth, North Shields, Rainton, Stockton, Sunderland, and Tynemouth. There are no baptisms listed 1762 - Mar 1767 or Sep 1778 - May 1782.