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Title: Need help please: census 1871/1861
Post by: KAZ0679 on Thursday 19 January 06 07:23 GMT (UK)

Hi,

I have just found my first relatives in Shropshire. I have no idea about where anything is so i need some help.

I am trying to find William Thompson born about 1855. The census details I have found show him as being born in Shropshire Wolson / Wolsop.

His father is Thomas Thompson.

Common names I know.

At the time of his marriage in 1879 he was living in a place called Stub house - marriage was in Kirby York.

His fathers occupation on the marraige certificate is of a labourer.

William's age is not on the certificate it just says both of full age.

William's occupation was as an agricultural labourer.

After he married he lived in Guisborough Yorkshire then moved to Durham.

I am trying to find out who his mother is and I'm finding their are too many William's in the birth index's especially when I can't find anywhere called Wolson / Wolsop..

Regards,

Confused
(aka Karen - Australia)

Title: Re: Need help please: census 1871/1861
Post by: GeoffP on Thursday 19 January 06 07:56 GMT (UK)

Hi,
There is a William Thompson on 1871 but very difficult to read.

RG10/4877 Folio6 p5

Can't read address   Kirby Ravensworth, Yorks

William Thomson  U?  Boarder? 33 Farm Servant b  Ravensworth
Joseph Thompson U?     "           13  Farm Servant  b Hawthorn, Durham
William Thompson  U     "             16        "              b Bridge North, Shropshire


Sorry very difficult to read. I hope that it does not confuse you further.
                          Regards
                                          Geoff
 

Title: Re: Need help please: census 1871/1861
Post by: GeoffP on Thursday 19 January 06 08:12 GMT (UK)

I could find nothing on 1861 which would clarify the situation. Sorry
                              Regards
                                             Geoff

Title: Re: Need help please: census 1871/1861
Post by: KAZ0679 on Thursday 19 January 06 22:15 GMT (UK)

Hi Geoff,

Thanks for that.

Did confuse me further  :)

... but it looks like a step in the right direction.

I'm going to search for a birth of William in Bridge North Shropshire and see if he comes up with the father Thomas.

I wish my family could have chosen some less common names  :'(

Thanks,
Karen

Title: Re: Need help please: census 1871/1861
Post by: GeoffP on Friday 20 January 06 11:54 GMT (UK)

Hi Karen,
Thanks for reply and good luck for your searches. I am sorry there was nothing more obvious. At least with the name Thomas it must be difficult to transcibe incorrectly. With my name I have to look at a multitude of spellings.
                                                             Regards
                                                                          Geoff