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Title: Can't get back before 1861!
Post by: dursley on Wednesday 22 October 08 14:46 BST (UK)

I wonder if anyone can help?

I have traced my family back to Samuel Churchill who was born in 1834 in Bristol. His trade was given in the 1861 census as Pawnbroker and Importer of musical instruments. At this time he was living with his brother, William, and his mother Martha, a widow.

My problem is that I can't trace any of the family before 1861 so it seems I have hit a brick wall.


If anyone can suggest a solution to this problem I would be very greatful.


Many Thanks, Paul Hill.    Bristol

Title: Re: Can't get back before 1861!
Post by: Anniemort on Wednesday 22 October 08 15:06 BST (UK)

Hi Paul

Found this


1851c
Mary Brain c1791 Bitton glos  Land Proprieter
Samuel Churchell 1834 Bristol St Philip Printer compositor  Visitor


HO107/1944/418/5

Not sure about this one.. :-[



Annie

Title: Re: Can't get back before 1861!
Post by: Anniemort on Wednesday 22 October 08 15:07 BST (UK)

Having another look for


Samuel, Martha and William  in 1841 and 1851


Annie

Title: Re: Can't get back before 1861!
Post by: dursley on Wednesday 22 October 08 16:00 BST (UK)

Thanks Annie, this looks like a lead well worth following up.

Paul.

Title: Re: Can't get back before 1861!
Post by: SueTeakle on Thursday 23 October 08 11:16 BST (UK)

Hi Paul,

A possibility for the baptism  :-\

Samuel Churchill - Age 1 month - 29th June 1834 at Bitton
Son of William & Martha of St Philip, Bristol
Occupation - Cordwainer

And the marriage.......

William Churchill (otp) & Martha Brain (otp)
14th July 1818 at St Paul, Portland Square, Bristol - Banns

No other details, sorry  :(


Sue

Title: Re: Can't get back before 1861!
Post by: dursley on Thursday 23 October 08 13:57 BST (UK)

Thanks Sue, this looks like the right family!