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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Gloucestershire Lookup Requests => Gloucestershire => England => Gloucestershire Completed Lookup Requests => Topic started by: Wendy Mc on Sunday 12 December 04 04:51 GMT (UK)
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I am trying to locate the birth of a James Griffin. His marriage cert. and all children's birth cert. state that he was born in Wales. (which should be correct) However, the death cert. states he was born Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. (this info was provided by his wife). James came to Sydney Aust. where he married and later died in Sydney 9th April, 1906.
James parents are Joseph Griffin and Ann/e Ewens. Joseph apparently worked on the railways and would have moved around a bit.
Locating James' birth has been a real mystery and I would love to be able to solve it for his g.g.gdaughter.
Sorry there's not much to go on but would really appreciate any help.
cheers,
Wendy
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I have a bit more info:
James Griffin born between 1839-1844 and his marr. cert. states South Wales. He married Elizabeth Grant McCready from Paisley, Scotland. (They married in Sydney)
Thanks everyone,
Wendy
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he was indeed born cheltenham glos
i have found him for you ;D
living in henrietta street,cheltenham,glos in 1841 -
joseph griffin 25yrs ag lab
ann 25yrs
thomas 4yrs
george 3yrs
james 1yr
states all born in county
regards
alli
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Hi Alli,
Firstly please accept my apology for not replying sooner.
I passed on your information to my 2nd cousin who is delighted with what you have found. She has sent a reply indicating how happy she is to at last have the information she has long waited for. You have made her day!!
On behalf of us both......a big thankyou for taking the time to help solve a mystery!!! :)
Another 'Rootschat' kind soul.
All the best and many thanks again Alli,
Wendy.............Melbourne, Aust.