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Title: 1891 Census - William Godley
Post by: JDT61 on Saturday 24 March 07 20:50 GMT (UK)

 Hi,
Can anyone with access to the 1891 census help to find a William Godley (not William Henry Godley, b.1878 Up Beeding), Sussex perhaps Brighton or surrounding villages - I have asked before (years ago) but I have reason to believe his DOB may be 1880 or 1881, I think his father was also William, but he died some time before 1906 so he may not be showing in 1891.

Appreciate if someone could help.

Title: Re: 1891 Census - William Godley
Post by: heywood on Saturday 24 March 07 21:11 GMT (UK)

there are a few with differing years of birth etc  - I was wondering if you had his occupation from his marriage certificate - that may help with 1901.

Title: Re: 1891 Census - William Godley
Post by: JDT61 on Sunday 25 March 07 10:35 BST (UK)

Hi,

Thanks for the quick response, I have him for 1901 in Dover in the 1st Royal Sussex regiment - I know he served in the Boer War (I have his discharge papers). I've never been able to find his birth details for 1878 and my guess is he lied about his age, hence my request.

In 1891 he would have been around 10 years old and born in Brighton. His father was also William if around in 1891 (I know he died before 1906).

Appreciate any help.

Thanks