Hello Ken,
This doesn't answer your query, but shows a connection with TELFER/SUNDERLAND/BRIGHTON, from the 1881 census. There were another TELFER couple living at Monkwearmouth:-
Dwelling: 43 Lawrence St
Census Place: Bishopwearmouth, Durham, England
Source: FHL Film 1342201 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 4994 Folio 81 Page 41
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
John TRELFER M 31 M Brighton, Sussex, England
Rel: Head
Occ: Mariner
Margaret A. TRELFER M 24 F Newcastle, Northumberland, England
Rel: Wife
John W. TRELFER 6 M Sunderland, Durham, England
Rel: Son
Occ: Scholar
Mary WHITFIELD U 20 F Newcastle, Northumberland, England
Rel: Wifes Sister
Occ: Housemaid
Harry
