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Trying to find Watson

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Jessica

Jessica Report 29 May 2006 20:09

Hi there, This is going to be a long shot as there is a mystery surrounding my great grandmother so bear with me while i give all the details i have: Grace Dable was born in February (maybe either the 4th or 13th)c1906 (this is what my nan said but there was specualtion around 1904 as well) and had 3 children with Albert Jinks- Margaret, Irene (my nan) and Valarie. For some reason Grace needed a birth certificate and when she got this copy she discovered that she was born in a different place, on a different date and to a different woman to what she thought. My Nan (Irene) said she never spoke of it but from what she remebers she found her maiden name was Watson and she was born in the kettering area. Her father Mr Dable(not got a name yet) was apparently definatley her father but her mother (his wife) was not. My nan thinks her name was Florence Pritchard. However Grace always treated her as her mother. I know i don't have a lot of info but if anyone can help me at all i would be really grateful. Grace's middle name may have been Evelyn (began with an E anyway). I have tried looking for some info but with no luck. Many thanks Jess :)