SURTEES. An ancient Dnrliam family, Barons of the Palatinate, who took their name from residence Super Tysam, Sur Tees, Upon the river Tees, their chief seat being Dinsdale. The male line became extinct at an early period, and the younger branches fell into comparative decay, until within the last few generations, when by success in commercial and professional life, and by alliances, the ancient fortunes of the family were revived, and Dinsdale has been repurchased by the representative of the name.

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