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Henry Wood (ca 1856)

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Vanessa

Vanessa Report 22 Aug 2009 15:10

Hi, I would appreciate any help in trying to trace my 3 x gr.grandfather Henry Wood. The only info I have been able to find is the 1881 census.
1881 Henry is 25 yrs old, living in Aston with wife Caroline (nee Kelsey) 21 and son Charles Wood aged 2.
On Charles birth cert Henry's occupation is Railway Stoker.

Thanks in advance for any help!
Vanessa

Irish Gel

Irish Gel Report 22 Aug 2009 15:16

Didnt know where Aston was so used Warwickshire. 2 possibles: 1854 september quarter vol 6d page 2031 or 1859 March Quarter vol 6d page 285. These relate to birthsfor Henry Wood. There were lots of Henry Wood with a middle name or name Henry wood.... have you tried familysearch? or free bmd ( both free to use)

 Lindsey*

Lindsey* Report 22 Aug 2009 15:17

You need to invest in the marriage cert which should name his father .
Marriages Dec 1877 (>99%)
Kelsey Caroline Alice Aston 6d 580
WOOD Henry Aston 6d 580

Vanessa

Vanessa Report 22 Aug 2009 15:22

Thank you for the information below. What I should have put on the original post is that in 1881 Henry is shown as being born in Berkswell, Warwickshire so I dont think the births below fit.
I have looked on familysearch without success (other than the 1881 census) and freebmd offers one or 2 possibilities - was hoping somebody might be able to find something on a census that I have missed!

Thanks again
Vanessa

 Lindsey*

Lindsey* Report 22 Aug 2009 15:23

I will hazard a guess that Henry born Berkswell on 1881 may be the same born Herkswell in 1871

1871 England Census about Henry Wood
Name: Henry Wood
Age: 15
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1856
Relation: Son
Father's Name: Charles
Mother's Name: Ann
Gender: Male
Where born: Herkswell, Warwickshire, England
Civil parish: Aston
Ecclesiastical parish: Saltley
Town: Saltley
County/Island: Warwickshire
Country: England
Registration district: Aston
Sub-registration district: Erdington
ED, institution, or vessel: 48
Household schedule number: 115
Household Members:
Name Age
Charles Wood 42
Ann Wood 40
Henry Wood 15
George Wood 11
Emma Wood 9
Mary Ann Wood 3
Ellen Wood 1

Vanessa

Vanessa Report 22 Aug 2009 15:30

Hi Lindsey - thats fab! I had looked at the 1871 census too but didnt find him! That looks really positive.
Henry's father is Charles, which would tie in with Henry naming his first son Charles!
As advised, I may need to order a birth cert - there is a Henry Wood registration in 1856 that could well fit! Or maybe his marriage cert as I know that is definitely the right Henry.
Thanks again :0)

 Lindsey*

Lindsey* Report 22 Aug 2009 15:41

further guessing
If we have the right family, Charles is a platelayer for the rialway, but not with Ann on the 61.
1861 England Census about Elizabeth Wood
Name: Elizabeth Wood
Age: 3
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1858
Relation: Daughter
Mother's Name: Ann
Gender: Female
Where born: Yardley, Worcestershire, England
Civil parish: Yardley
County/Island: Worcestershire
Country: England
Street Address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage:

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Registration district: Solihull
Sub-registration district: Solihull
ED, institution, or vessel: 9
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 52
Household Members:
Name Age
Ann Wood 30
Henry Wood 5
Elizabeth Wood 3
George Wood 1