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Jean

Jean Report 12 Apr 2011 20:34

hi all
i am trying to find elizabeth lewis born 1866 not sure if born in london or wales her parents are john lewis and jane lewis maiden name smith i have got
elizabeths marriage to james orton in 1893 middles bro it says she is 27) on the 1911 census she is 45 so 1866 is right but i cannot find her birth can anyone help me trace her birth place best regards jean

Julie

Julie Report 12 Apr 2011 20:42

Where does it say she was born on the 1911......also from her M/C what was her Dads occupation

Jean

Jean Report 12 Apr 2011 20:53

hi julie
it says she was born in chelsea london but it also says nationality welsh
so i dont know her dad is a chelsea pensioner at the chelsea barraks her mother comes from linconshire john and jane married in 1866 and elizabeth was also born then but i carnt find her birth regards jean

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 12 Apr 2011 21:33

Elizabeth Lewis
England and Wales Census, 1901
birth: 1866 — Chelsea, London
christening:
baptism:
death:
burial:
residence: 31 Mar 1901 — St Anne Soho, London, Middlesex, England
parents:
spouse:
child:
marriage:

record title: England and Wales Census, 1901
name: Elizabeth Lewis
event: Census
event date: 31 Mar 1901
gender: Female
age: 35
relationship to head of household: Wife
birthplace: Chelsea, London
record type: Household
registration district: Westminster
sub-district: St Anne Soho
ecclesiastical parish: St Mary The Virgin
civil parish: St Anne Soho
county: Westminster, St Anne Soho, St Anne Soho, London, Middlesex

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 12 Apr 2011 21:34

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William John Lewis
England and Wales Census, 1881
birth: 1847 — Chelsea, Middlesex, England
christening:
baptism:
death:
burial:
residence: 1881 — Newington, Surrey, England
parents:
spouse: Catherine Rebecca Lewis
child: William John Lewis
marriage:

record title: England and Wales Census, 1881
name: William John Lewis
age: 34
gender: Male
birth year: 1847
birthplace: Chelsea, Middlesex, England
relationship to head of household: Head
marital condition: Married
profession/occupation: Civil Service Letter Sorter G P O (C S Mess)
address: 87 Cooks Road
census place: Newington, Surrey, England
record type: Household
family history library film: 1341122
the national archives reference: RG11
piece/folio: 539 / 8
page number: 8

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 12 Apr 2011 21:35

Sarah Jane Lewis
England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
birth:
christening: 05 Jul 1847 — Chelsea, Middlesex, England
baptism:
death:
burial:
residence:
parents: John Lewis, Martha Lewis
spouse:
child:
marriage:

record title: England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
name: Sarah Jane Lewis
gender: Female
baptism/christening date: 05 Jul 1847
baptism/christening place: Chelsea, Middlesex, England
father's name: John Lewis
mother's name: Martha Lewis
indexing project (batch) number: I04735-4
system origin: England-EASy
source film number: 2214587

Kay????

Kay???? Report 12 Apr 2011 21:37

1901 with husband James Orton gives her bp as Chelsea Barracks London,

Jean

Jean Report 12 Apr 2011 22:15

Hi all
this is what i have
john lewis born carmarthen in 1837 died 1892 age 55 jane present at death in llangendeirne county of carmarthen


jane lewis born linconshire about 1825 maiden name drury other married name was smith she was a widow befor she married john) died in clun salop aston age at death 73 son thomas lewis present at death edgton aston on clun year 1898
i have been unable to find thomas as well
2/1/1866 john & jane smith marry at trinity church upper chelsea john is in the
scots fusiliers living at chelsea barroks john was a black smith by trade hope this helps to find elizabeth & thomas regards jean

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 12 Apr 2011 23:58

John Lewis
Wales Births and Baptisms, 1541-1907
birth:
christening: 19 Apr 1837 — SAINT PETER,CARMARTHEN,CARMARTHEN,WALES
baptism:
death:
burial:
residence:
parents: Joshua Lewis, Letitia
spouse:
child:
marriage:

record title: Wales Births and Baptisms, 1541-1907
name: John Lewis
gender: Male
baptism/christening date: 19 Apr 1837
baptism/christening place: SAINT PETER,CARMARTHEN,CARMARTHEN,WALES
father's name: Joshua Lewis
mother's name: Letitia
indexing project (batch) number: C05925-1
system origin: Wales-ODM
source film number: 105133

Jean

Jean Report 13 Apr 2011 00:04

HI Ann of Green Gables
Thank you so much for information on john i haven't got that i am maid up with that very pleased your an angel thanks a lot best regards jean