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Title: Henry SMITH, Frome c.1845 look up request, please
Post by: ceb83 on Tuesday 15 April 08 22:39 BST (UK)

Hi there,

Having serious difficulties in tracing my great grandfather, Henry Smith.

I have him as being born in Beckington around 1843.
However, I've been unable to find him on either freebmd.org.uk or familysearch.org.
The closest entry is for a Henry Smith born at Frome between April and June 1845.

I'd be very grateful if someone could have a look at the Frome entry when/if they have the time.

My sincerest thanks, in advance.

Carol

Title: Re: Henry SMITH, Frome c.1845 look up request, please
Post by: suzard on Wednesday 16 April 08 00:09 BST (UK)

Births in Beckington would be registered in Frome district

Suz

Title: Re: Henry SMITH, Frome c.1845 look up request, please
Post by: 'Tricia on Wednesday 16 April 08 01:29 BST (UK)

Is this the Henry who married Ann Potter?

Do you have him on the 1881 census?

His place of birth is given as Beckington, Wiltshire

Wonder if that is a mistake and it should be Bratton. That puts him in the Edington Westbury area etc

Do you have their marriage cert with is dad's name on it?


I'll come back to this tomorrow when you have read the Ann Potter entries


Tricia

Title: Re: Henry SMITH, Frome c.1845 look up request, please
Post by: 'Tricia on Wednesday 16 April 08 01:38 BST (UK)

Just had a little 'google' and there is a place in Wiltshire called Beckingham..

which presumably registers in Frome Somerset just to confuse everyone - well, me, anyway! :P

SMITH  Henry 
Birth registered qrt ending June 1845
Frome
Vol  10
Page 411


Tricia - I get there in the end, Suz ;D

Title: Re: Henry SMITH, Frome c.1845 look up request, please
Post by: stannarp on Wednesday 16 April 08 08:06 BST (UK)

Hi Carol,

The Beckington baptism records aren't online, but their marriage records are (http://www.gomezsmart.myzen.co.uk/religion/prs.htm)

You might find this entry of interest as well:

12 Apr 1841 Henry SMITH 22 Dyer, Maria SNELGROVE 23

Fathers: Thos. SMITH, Sadler, Geo. SNELGROVE, Labourer
   
Witnesses:  William CHIVERS, Mary RANDAL

This might be your Henry's parents...

Regards,

Patricia

Title: Re: Henry SMITH, Frome c.1845 look up request, please
Post by: andycarolyn1 on Sunday 01 June 08 19:19 BST (UK)

there is no henry smith baptised in beckington between 1842-1848 there is however a thomas henry smith baptised 23 jan 1843 parents jacob and mary fathers occupation miller is this your man?
best wishes andy

Title: Re: Henry SMITH, Frome c.1845 look up request, please
Post by: ceb83 on Monday 02 June 08 01:33 BST (UK)

Hi Guys,

Just a line to thank you for the information you've posted on this thread.

Unfortunately, I've been offline for almost two months due to family illness and bereavement.

My Dad, sadly, but with great courage, passed away on Tuesday, May 27th after a short illness.  :'( :'(

As you will no doubt understand, I haven't felt much like going on-line, added to which I just haven't had any spare time.

In the coming weeks I will take the time to read, and, hopefully, track down the information you have SO kindly provided.

Rest assured, I'll have more questions to pose which, given my family tree, so far, will, probably not, have any easy answers.  :-[ :-[

Until then, take care and 'thank you'.

Carol

Title: Re: Henry SMITH, Frome c.1845 look up request, please
Post by: 'Tricia on Monday 02 June 08 16:35 BST (UK)

So sorry to hear about your dad, Carol.

You take your time and come back when you are ready.

Tricia :)