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could anyone help me find the parents of walter oaks b. 1885 peckham surrey. shown on 1901 census as an apprentice fence fixer.
i think his mothers name was amelia b.1847 whitechapel
but cannot find trace of a father. i think there may be a link to cheshire but im not 100% on that one
thanks
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Hi
This could be Walter in the 1891 census
Oaks, Amelia S 44 Whitechapel, London Wife Camberwell London
Oaks, Edward 9 Walworth, London Son Camberwell London
Oaks, Ellen H 13 Clapham, London Daughter Camberwell London
Oaks, Gideon 11 Battersea, London Son Camberwell London
Oaks, Kate A 4 Peckham, London Daughter Camberwell London
Oaks, Robert 46 Whitechapel, London Head Camberwell London
Oaks, Walter 6 Peckham, London Son Camberwell London
Civil parish: Camberwell
Ecclesiastical parish: St Andrew
Town:
County: London
Source information: RG12/481
Registration district: Camberwell
Sub registration district: Peckham
ED, institution, or vessel: 37
Folio: 6
Page: 5
address 187 Commercial Road
Robert is listed as a blacksmith
I looked for a marriage for Robert and AMelia and found this
Oaks, Robert 1869 December Newington London Surrey 1d 291
WARREN, Amelia Sarah 1869 December Newington London Surrey 1d 291
This is them in the 1871 census
Amelia Sarah Oaks 24 Whitechaple, Middlesex, England Wife Lambeth London
James Robert Oaks 5 months Lambeth, Surrey, England Son Lambeth London
Robert Oaks 26 Whitechaple, Middlesex, England Head Lambeth London
Civil parish: Lambeth
Ecclesiastical parish: St John
County/Island: London
Country: England
Source information: RG10/653
Registration district: Lambeth
Sub-registration district: Waterloo Road Second
ED, institution, or vessel: 9
Folio: 62
Page: 26
Household schedule number: 175
Roberts occupation again a Blacksmith.
and the 1881 census
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability
Robert OAKS Head M Male 36 White Chapel Engine Driver In Factory
Amelia OAKS Wife M Female 34 White Chapel
Mary OAKS Daur Female 8 Christchurch Southwark Scholar
Ellen OAKS Daur Female 3 Clapham
Gedion OAKS Son Male 1 Clapham
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Source Information:
Dwelling 7 Hampton St
Census Place Newington, Surrey, England
Family History Library Film 1341126
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 0553 / 19
Page Number 32
Hope this helps
Nicky
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thanks nicky
that cetainly looks like them
:D
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hi i am related to tOaks marrhe Oaks family you are on the right path
The Amelia Oaks married Robert Oaks blacksmith
Mary and Ellen died thought from typhoid
Edward Oaks married my grandmother Grace Matilda McDonald they had 5 children Stan, Ngaire, Trevor Mavis and Roy twins . My mother is Mavis they came to New Zealand 1910.
Walter iron fencer he had a son Sidney lived in Cheshire
Kate family in New Zesland by the name of Molly and Bill Whapsot daughter Rosemary
Gideon married 1911 Catherine Ellen i am not sure if there were any children
Are you related to the oaks family
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Hi
Yes my mum is violet oaks, Walter oaks was my grandfather. I have got quite a lot further with my family tree since I posted this original request for info. If you could private message me your email address I will send you an invite to view my tree on ancestry.co.uk
Lovely to hear from you
Susan
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What delight we are cousins wow I only found Walter about a week ago and Gideon to so i sent my brother Michael some information he came up with your message so how good is that . Not sure how to message you privately on this website i dont think you can reveal you email address do you know to do this please cheers Robyn Dorday
I have two brothers and a sister, We do have a cousin who lives in the cotswalds again another cousing so well great news
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Hi Robyn
If u click on my name then pick send personal message xx