Background
Armstrong, Joseph was born on February 6, 1933 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. Son of Joseph Wilkin and Margaret (Wood) Armstrong.
Armstrong, Joseph was born on February 6, 1933 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. Son of Joseph Wilkin and Margaret (Wood) Armstrong.
Storekeeper, dispatcher, Beldam Packing and Rubber Company, Newcastle, 1948-1951; power loader, National Coal Board, Northumberland, 1955-1976; freelance writer, journalist, Newcastle, since 1982.
Volunteer Age Concern, Gateshead, County Durham, 1976-1979. Trooper 17/21 Lancers, Royal Armoured Corps, British Army, 1951-1955. Fellow Society Antiquaries of Scotland.
Member Clan Armstrong Trust (director 1985-1995).
Married Sarah McCaughey, December 6, 1958. Children: David, Gail, Eileen.