Genealogy Chat

Here's one for you tomorrow, Jess, should you be so inclined. Can you find my Fanny Goodwin on the 1861 census? In 1871 she is married to Samuel Smith and living in Meopham, Kent. Her birth is about 1844 in Northfleet, Kent and she appears to have lived the rest of her life in Kent. Obviously, Fanny may be a pet name which helps! Thanks, Sharon

A couple of bones for tomorrow Jess if you're not suffering from a hangover! 1861census for a John William Page and his wife Elizabeth Ann, Elizabeth was born in Brighton in 1832. They are probably in the Brighton area. And if you've got time I don't suppose you could look up again on the 1861 census any Campbell's born in Newhaven, Sussex, I don't expect there will be many of them. Richard would be age 68 if he was alive then and living in Brighton, but I've never been able to trace his younger brothers. Many thanks Josie

Hi Jess Can ya do me a wee favour? Got a particularly awkward gggrandmother in that she can't decide when and where she was born. I think we're talking c1805 but in 1851 she says she was born in Saddleworth, Lancashire, in 1861 she claims it was Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire and in 1881 she says Halifax, Yorkshire. I'm interested in whether 1871 gives a different place again. Her name is Emma Herod/Herrod and will be living in Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire. Husband is James born 1813 in Dukinfield, Lancashire. Thanks Lou

Hi Jess, Here is a nice bone for you.... I have GG Grandparents and family on the '61 census, but his place of birth says Atherton, Staffordshire ? (As far as I know Atherton is in Lancashire) '61 info is :- Address, Dairy Place Woolwich. Edward Parker, age 32 (looks like 38) Atherton Staffs. Occupation, Serj Artillery. Eleanor Parker, age 29, Poplar, Middlesex. Alfred Thos, son age 4, Devonport. Sarah Jane, age 4 months, Woolwich. On the '71 I have Alfred already in the Artillery (aged 14) and I also have Sarah Jane on the '81 (aged 20), but I can't find parents and Sara Jane on the '71, or the parents on '81 or '91. Being Artillery they moved around a lot, which doesn't help at all. If you could turn anything up on them, especially Edwards birthplace, I'd be very grateful, as they are driving me batty ! Many thanks Jess, Kaye.

Hi Jess, Can you find me ANYTHING official about Thomas GOULD, twin s/o Nicholas GOULD and Mary STILLMAN, b.1 Sep 1780 Trowbridge, chr. 10 Aug 1783 West Stafford with his younger brother Hubert, mar. 24 Nov 1846 Trinity Church Lambeth to Ann LONGHURST, d.16 Jun 1856, bur.All Souls Cemetery Kensall Green. Issue -Edward Wentwoth GOULD b.27 Nov 1846 Blackfriars,Surrey; Frederick Wentworth GOULD b.17 Dec 1848 St John's Wood ,Middlesex. This all looks very good in detail -came to me from a very old pedigree -BUT - I can't find any confirmation about Thomas in any of the usual online places, other than his christening.Looks like he was in London during 1841/1851, but I have no address. Can't find the marriage or the death, let alone the burial site I have found wife Ann and sons in subsequent censuses, but Thomas seems to have kept his tracks well covered. He was the eldest son of a gentleman (Nicholas GOULD of Frome Billet, Dorset) and I think he 'went to the bad', making an 'unsuitable' marriage. If you can unearth anything, I will be much obliged. Thankyou for your kind offer, Beverley from Perth West.Oz

Susan, Did John have sisters? jess x

Michael- struggling to find Robson in 1871- you might have mentioned thomas born 1870! I would have thought possibly in Pelton < ALTER will look, thanks Alter looking for 1901 now- the 1891 for ref Robson, Albert abt 1889 Fatfield, Durham, England Son Brandon Durham Robson, Dickinson abt 1883 Fatfield, Durham, England Son Brandon Durham Robson, Jane abt 1876 High Flatts, Durham, England Daughter Brandon Durham Robson, John G abt 1873 Pelton, Durham, England Son Brandon Durham Robson, Joseph abt 1874 Pelton, Durham, England Son Brandon Durham Robson, Robert abt 1881 High Flatts, Durham, England Son Brandon Durham Robson, Susan abt 1878 High Flatts, Durham, England Daughter Brandon Durham Robson, Thomas abt 1870 Pelton, Durham, England Son Brandon Durham Robson, William abt 1845 Low Fell, Durham, England Head Brandon Durham Robson, William abt 1879 High Flatts, Durham, England Son Brandon Durham ------------------------------ RIGHT: 1901 Albert Robson abt 1889 Fatfield, Durham, England Son Brandon and Byshottles Durham Dickinson Robson abt 1884 Fatfield, Durham, England Son Brandon and Byshottles Durham Jane Robson abt 1876 High Flats, Durham, England Daughter Brandon and Byshottles Durham Joseph Robson abt 1874 Pelton, Durham, England Son Brandon and Byshottles Durham Robert Robson abt 1881 High Flats, Durham, England Son Brandon and Byshottles Durham Susan Robson abt 1878 High Flats, Durham, England Daughter Brandon and Byshottles Durham William Robson abt 1845 Low Fell, Durham, England Head Brandon and Byshottles Durham William Robson abt 1879 High Flats, Durham, England Son Brandon and Byshottles still at the Victoria Inn

Annette- They got about a bit ...didnt they. Struggling with that too!,Alter?

Sharon - in 1871 they had a raft of kids- When did they marry please Amelia Smith abt 1867 Cotham, Kent, England Daughter Meopham Kent Fanny Smith abt 1844 Northfleet, Kent, England Wife Meopham Kent Frederick Smith abt 1870 Meopham, Kent, England Son Meopham Kent Harriett Smith abt 1869 Meopham, Kent, England Daughter Meopham Kent Samuel Smith abt 1838 Otter Belchamp, Essex, England Head Meopham Kent William G Smith abt 1865 Nursted, Kent, England Son Meopham Kent

SHARON, HAVE SEARCHED ON EVERY BIT OF THE CRITERIA, ENDING UP WITH JUST gOODWIN, BORN nORTHFLEET AND THE BEST I CAN FIND IS AN ANN BORN 1849- DO YOU KNOW FATHERS NAME? (sorry caps lock was on didnt notice)

Joseanne: Have you found Pages on later census? Cant find then in 1861 or 71 for that matter Campbell born Newhaven = 0

Lou how appropriate- masquerading as HERSOD! Deffo YOUR sod! Emma Hersod abt 1805 Ashton, Lancashire, England Wife Ashton under Lyne Lancashire James Hersod abt 1813 Ashton, Lancashire, England Head Ashton under Lyne Lancashire Nathaniel Hersod abt 1851 Ashton, Lancashire, England Son Ashton under Lyne Lancashire

Kaye, The best have come across is the fact that Atherton might well be HATHERTON, which is staffs. having said that the only Edward Parker i can find there is with with Jessie! Not doing very well am I?

MICHAEL AND HIS ELUSIVE ROBSON ENTRY 1871 >>>>>>>>>.ive checked various scenarios,with the son and wife,looked at about 12 census entries............ best scenario I can can come up with is that he is with his family along with young son,but elizabeth not there. Along with this Ive noticed an Elizabeth lodging in a pub called the black horse inn. there isnt one entry that leaps out at me,as a definite.

Hi Jess if you really want a bone to chew try this. WILLIAM MACK. All I know is marriage Fleetwood 1908 death Fleetwood 1925. Born c 1880. Father Patrick (cabinet maker) Said to have come from the Liverpool area. I found a family 1881 father James but can't find them after 1881 to fit or iliminate.I know the witness at his wedding was a Robert Walters. found a Albert Walters in Fleetwood in 1891 with William Noah though to me could read mack but age wrong. Would love to find him at least in 1901 would give me something to go at. thanks Germaine x

Selina- looking for a marriage - year of birth of first born is most helpful - is that what you mean? Where was first child born please?

Germain the same family as you found 1881, in 1901 ( was looking for Mack with a Lancs connection) There are a few Patrick Mack, predominatley irish. Ireland> L'pool was very common. Catherine Mack abt 1847 Burslem, Staffordshire, England Wife Tunstall Staffordshire Catherine Mack abt 1883 Warrington, Lancashire, England Daughter Tunstall Staffordshire James Mack abt 1847 Tunstall, Staffordshire, England Head Tunstall Staffordshire Mary Mack abt 1871 Burslem, Staffordshire, England Daughter Tunstall Staffordshire Robert Mack abt 1888 Warrington, Lancashire, England Son Tunstall Staffordshire Wm Hy Mack abt 1884 Warrington, Lancashire, England Son Tunstall Staffordshire some births MACK, David William 1883 December Births Chorlton Lancashire Mack, Frederick William 1878 March Births West Derby Lancashire Mack, Robert William 1879 December Births Haslingden Lancashire Mack, William 1879 June Births West Derby Lancashire MACK, William 1883 December Births Salford Greater Manchester Lancashire Mack, William 1884 December Births Bury Greater Manchester Lancashire MACK, William Henry 1877 December Births Prestwich Lancashire Mack, William Joseph 1876 March Births Manchester (1837-1924) Lancashire

Jess...Thanks for the info on William Robson.. Is there anywhere to look for Hotel and Innkeepers and Landlords after 1901...[ names of ].. Mike

thanks Alter. anything you can do with any of my other failures?

Hi Jess, Don't worry about 'not doing too well', I am cursed with Royal Artillery, at the moment I have five different families with generations of them and have found them all over the world, so Edward could be ANYWHERE ! The Hatherton sounds good, so I'm off to do some searching. Many thanks Jess, I really appreciate it. Kaye.