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Wendy Rita

Wendy Rita Report 3 Feb 2012 05:56

Hi,
Im looking for some help in finding the parents of
Mary Ann Dunn born London about 1906 Dec.
She was married to Charles Higgs also born London
Charles was married twice his first wife died
I am interested if possible any information on this family, as this would be the start of this family.

Thanks.
Wendy R

Choccy

Choccy Report 3 Feb 2012 06:35


there's this one -

London, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906

Name: Mary Ann Dunn
Record Type: Baptism
Estimated Birth Date: abt 1906
Baptism Date: 23 Dec 1906
Father's Name: James Dunn
Mother's name: Elizabeth Annie Dunn
Parish or Poor Law Union: Lambeth St Mary the Less
Borough: Lambeth
Register Type: Parish Registers



Source Citation: London Metropolitan Archives, Saint Mary The Less, Lambeth, Register of baptisms, P85/MRY2, Item 022


Address - 44 Vauxhall Mansions

Occupation - Carman

BatMansDaughter

BatMansDaughter Report 3 Feb 2012 06:45

There is a possible death for Mary Ann Higgs and it states she was born 8th December...... that may tie in with the baptism Choccy found.

Choccy

Choccy Report 3 Feb 2012 06:45



London, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906



William Richard Dunn 13 May 1894
James Dunn,
Elizabeth Annie Dunn Lambeth St Mary Lambeth

Edward Thomas Dunn 25 Nov 1896
James Dunn,
Elizabeth Annie Dunn Lambeth St Mary the Less Lambeth

Elizabeth Annie Dunn 6 Jul 1898
James Dunn,
Elizabeth Annie Dunn Lambeth St Mary the Less Lambeth



1901

DUNN, James Head Married M 36 1865 Dustman
Lambeth
London VIEW
DUNN, Elizabeth A Wife Married F 29 1872
Lambeth
London VIEW
DUNN, Thomas H Son M 13 1888
Lambeth
London VIEW
DUNN, James H Son M 11 1890
Lambeth
London VIEW
DUNN, Ellen Louisa Daughter F 9 1892
Lambeth
London VIEW
DUNN, William R Son M 6 1895
Lambeth
London VIEW
DUNN, Elizabeth A Daughter F 2 1899
Lambeth
London VIEW

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Piece:
410 Folio:
87 Page:
49 Registration District:
Lambeth

Civil Parish:
Lambeth Municipal Borough:
Address:
46, Chester Street, Lambeth County:
London

Choccy

Choccy Report 3 Feb 2012 06:48



1911

DUNN, James Head Married M 47 1864 None Lambeth VIEW
DUNN, Elizabeth Wife Married
22 years F 39 1872 None Lambeth VIEW
DUNN, Elizabeth Daughter Single F 12 1899 None Lambeth VIEW
DUNN, William Son Single M 16 1895 Assisting In Business Lambeth VIEW
DUNN, Henry Son Single M 7 1904 None Lambeth VIEW
DUNN, Alice Daughter Single F 2 1909 None Lambeth VIEW
>>>>>DUNN, Mary Daughter Single F 4 1907 None Lambeth VIEW
DUNN, Elin Daughter Single F 19 1892 Assisting In Business Lambeth VIEW
DUNN, James Son Single M 21 1890 Motor Delivery Porter VIEW

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RG number:
RG14 Piece:
1986 Reference:
RG14PN1986 RG78PN70 RD25 SD2 ED12 SN90

Registration District:
Lambeth Sub District:
Kennington Enumeration District:
12 Parish:
Lambeth

Address:
51 Catherine St Kennington S E County:
London

8 children born and 7 still lving


Annie has been listed on the 1911 census and crossed through - assume she is the child who died

BatMansDaughter

BatMansDaughter Report 3 Feb 2012 06:50

Is this Charles's 1st wifes death??

Surname First name(s) Age District Vol Page

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Deaths Jun 1934 (>99%)
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Higgs Selina E 29 Lambeth 1d 257




And their marriage??

Surname First name(s) Spouse District Vol Page

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Marriages Dec 1924 (>99%)
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Bedford Selina E Higgs Lambeth 1d 587
Higgs Charles Bedford Lambeth 1d 587

Wendy Rita

Wendy Rita Report 4 Feb 2012 08:03

Thank you all so much for your help....would there be any chance of helping with the parents & sibblings of Charles Higgs b1904 London.

Much Appreciated
Wendy R :-D

BatMansDaughter

BatMansDaughter Report 4 Feb 2012 08:48

Hi R,

only the marriage certificate for Charles would confirm if we were on the right tracks;

1911 England Census
about Charles Higgs Name: Charles Higgs
Age in 1911: 7
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1904
Relation to Head: Son
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Battersea London
Civil parish: Battersea
County/Island: London
Country: England
Street Address: 165 Stewarts Rd, Battersea S W
Occupation: SCHOOL
Registration district: Wandsworth
Registration District Number: 26
Sub-registration district: East Battersea
ED, institution, or vessel: 26
Piece: 02169
Household Members: Name Age
Thomas Higgs 33 >> CONTRACTORS LABOURER
Sarah Higgs 33
Thomas Higgs 13
Emily Higgs 12
George Edward Higgs 10
Annie Higgs 9
Charles Higgs 7
Edith Higgs 2


BatMansDaughter

BatMansDaughter Report 4 Feb 2012 08:53

marriage for above parents??

London, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1921
about Thomas Higgs Name: Thomas Higgs >> labour
Age: 19
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1878
Spouse Name: Sarah Rawkins
Spouse Age: 19
Record Type: Marriage
Event Date: 18 Apr 1897
Parish: Battersea St George the Martyr
Borough: Wandsworth
Father Name: Thomas Higgs >> Engine driver
Spouse Father Name: John Rawkins >> French Polisher
Register Type: Parish Register

Witnesses; daisy and Thomas Higgs

patchem

patchem Report 4 Feb 2012 09:09

Wendy,
Start with what you know, and get certificates to track everything back.
So you need birth, marriage and death certificates to help ensure you are not tracing the wrong family.
Even if the surname is not common you can still make assumptions that are wrong.
And there is extra information on the certificates which can be invaluable.

Wendy Rita

Wendy Rita Report 4 Feb 2012 09:50

Thank you for that.....I am trying to help a good friend who is new into Family History....I did say to her she should get the Certificates to be 100% sure, but the information I have been given kindly will lead her in the right direction, and will be a good start for her.
She is going to join GR....

Regards,
Wendy R :-D