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And the wall came crashing down...........

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Izzy

Izzy Report 11 Aug 2009 20:19

Finally it has happened, after nearly two years of staring at a huge brick wall on my paternal grandfathers side, i have today had a major breakthrough, though if anyone can decipher the occupation of Arthur Lawrance in the 1861 census i would be a very happy bunny, his details are Arthur Lawrance born 1845 in Raydon Suffolk, his wife was Mary Ann born 1846(?) in Langham Essex, they had a son Alfred who was born about 1859 in East Bergholt Essex on the 1861 census they were living at 374 Caledonian(?) Road Islington.It looks to me something like Royal leather ( ? ) cutter.

The really spooky thing is i have very recently moved into the village next to the one he was born in , and i live in the same road he did when he was a child.
Many thanks for any help or advice Izzyx

Choccy

Choccy Report 11 Aug 2009 20:34


Arthur Lawrance born 1845 had a son Alfred born 1859?

Can you clarify dates!

Izzy

Izzy Report 11 Aug 2009 20:39

Sorry that should be 1869 for Alfred too much exitment for me i'm afraid!!

Sue

Sue Report 11 Aug 2009 20:41

Izzy could you please give the ref for the census?

Thanks

Choccy

Choccy Report 11 Aug 2009 20:42


thought it was too much excitement for Arthur!

Izzy

Izzy Report 11 Aug 2009 20:43

LOL choccy!!

Choccy

Choccy Report 11 Aug 2009 20:44

1871 England Census
Name: Arthur Lawrance
Age: 26
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1845
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Mary A
Gender: Male
Where born: Raydon, Suffolk, England
Civil parish: Islington St Mary
Ecclesiastical parish: St Andrew
County/Island: London
Country: England
Registration district: Islington
Sub-registration district: Islington West
ED, institution, or vessel: 40
Household schedule number: 246
Household Members: Name Age
Arthur Lawrance 26
Mary A Lawrance 25
Alfred Lawrance 2
William H Lawrance 8 months


It looks like 'Rough Leather Stuff Cutter' !!!!

Izzy

Izzy Report 11 Aug 2009 20:51

Thanks for that Choccy, you know how to let me down gently don't you, i think you are probably right but wouldn't it be lovely if he did have a job connected with royalty, though knowing my luck they would probably only be chief pooper scooper!!!, suppose i must carry on hunting for my royal connection.!!

Sue

Sue Report 11 Aug 2009 20:57

Sorry Izzy phone went....Choccy is spot on!

Sue