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Trying to find the Mother and Father af my Grandma

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lucy

lucy Report 2 Jan 2011 20:03

My Nana was born in India around 1922 I can't find any records...She has a Sister called Pauline but I don't know where she was born.. Can anyone suggest the best ways I could find any Info?

**Ann**

**Ann** Report 2 Jan 2011 20:06

Can you post the details, or are these living relatives?

Where have you searched?

Annx

EVEIE

EVEIE Report 2 Jan 2011 20:08

wat was nans name
names would help

Researching:
parsley/rogers/ellis/forsyth/dempster/warrington/franks/woodward

lucy

lucy Report 2 Jan 2011 20:19

lol sorry only just got it today.. Erm yeah My nana Lives in Stapleford Nottingham I don't know about her sisters! I didn't realise I left her name out lol It's Cherry Brelsford I don't know any more. I think she lived in India for a while too.

Just been using the info on here nocht left my computer all day so addictive but just trying to get my head round it.. Cheers ..

lucy

lucy Report 2 Jan 2011 20:20

Before Married she was a Brown. Don't know her Fathers name or her Mothers thanks!

**Ann**

**Ann** Report 2 Jan 2011 20:25

Right..........so you got what today......a certificate?

You are searching for birth of a Cherry BROWN & Pauline BROWN Cherry being born 1922 in India............is that correct?

Ann

lucy

lucy Report 2 Jan 2011 20:25

And.. I know that my great Grandad was out in india cause thats where he was based for the war and he married a Indian or maybe half Indian Lady

Jonesey

Jonesey Report 2 Jan 2011 20:25

Did she marry in England or Wales? If so her fathers name should appear on her marriage certificate.

Researching:
Don't put off until tomorrow doing what you can do today. If you like doing it today you can do it again tomorrow. Be kind to your children for it is they who will decide which care home you end up in.

lucy

lucy Report 2 Jan 2011 20:27

I am searching for their parents :-) I have no birth certificate yet so far only have this!

Jonesey

Jonesey Report 2 Jan 2011 20:28

Her marriage???

Name: Cherry E Brown
Spouse Surname: Brelsford
Date of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar 1948
Registration district: Basford
Registration county (inferred): Nottinghamshire
Volume Number: 3c
Page Number: 235

Researching:
Don't put off until tomorrow doing what you can do today. If you like doing it today you can do it again tomorrow. Be kind to your children for it is they who will decide which care home you end up in.

lucy

lucy Report 2 Jan 2011 20:28

No thats not her.. thanks thoughh! I am looking for her parents..

lucy

lucy Report 2 Jan 2011 20:30

Yeah could just be thanks! So how can I find her parents from that?

Jonesey

Jonesey Report 2 Jan 2011 20:32

You can buy a copy of the marriage certificate for £9.25 from www.gro.gov.uk

That will give you her fathers name/occupation.

You might also look at Find My Past as they have records of overseas births to UK citizens. If her father was a UK Citizen she will have UK citizenship. If you can find her birth registration then that hopefully will give you her mothers name.

Incidentally if that is her marriage then it looks as if her husband (Wilfred) died in 1978 aged 56/7. Does that ring any bells?

Researching:
Don't put off until tomorrow doing what you can do today. If you like doing it today you can do it again tomorrow. Be kind to your children for it is they who will decide which care home you end up in.

lucy

lucy Report 2 Jan 2011 20:43

Yep thats the one and she has never married again! Its so frustrating and confusing! lol Cheers

Jonesey

Jonesey Report 2 Jan 2011 20:47

Silly question perhaps but if you know her name and where she is now living, why not ask her the questions that you are seeking the answers to?

Researching:
Don't put off until tomorrow doing what you can do today. If you like doing it today you can do it again tomorrow. Be kind to your children for it is they who will decide which care home you end up in.

lucy

lucy Report 2 Jan 2011 20:51

Because I was brought up with my mums side of the family I havent seen them or spoken since I was about 7. Thought I'd try and put togther a family tree but its so difficult with little info!!

Katie

Katie Report 2 Jan 2011 21:21

Nothing for her in the GRO REGIMENTAL BIRTH INDICES (1761 to 1924) on Findmypast.
Katie

lucy

lucy Report 3 Jan 2011 11:06

Maybe she was born in England but I can't find any records...

FamilyFogey

FamilyFogey Report 4 Jan 2011 11:16

Lucy - if she is still alive, despite the fact that you have not seen that side of the family since you were a child, she might be thrilled to hear from you. If you have her address why not write to her and explain you are trying to work on your family tree and would love to speak to her. It makes more sense to do that rather than get tied in knots with trying to find information which you could just get straight from her.

lucy

lucy Report 4 Jan 2011 16:57

Yeah I could try I just don't know if she's still at the same adress... I just wouldnt know what to say but that thanks yeah I think I will :-D