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Title: Margaret Bewes B. 1828 Lancaster
Post by: baglet2 on Monday 17 May 10 14:45 BST (UK)
I have a family mystery which I hope someone might help me with. Margaret was the first born of John Bewes and Hannah Coulson. She gave birth to an illegitimate daughter in 1845 in Lancaster, (who was brought up by John and Hannah).in 1851 she was living in Birkenhead, with a Margaret Gill, but in 1861 she was living in Lincolnshire with the family of Richard Cumberland RN, employed as a Lady's maid.

Here comes the mystery, the Lady died in 1863 in Yorkshire, and from then on I can find no trace of Margaret, BUT I have a photograph of her taken circa 1865, in Pernambuco Brazil. Why was she there, and what happened to her after that ?

Can anyone shed any light on this please i.e. suggestions where I might search for her. I have 'googled' Richard Cumberland plus Brazil, ( I found him on 1871 census, but no Margaret), searched for a marriage etc. to no avail.

Thanks Jackie
Title: Re: Margaret Bewes B. 1828 Lancaster
Post by: garstonite on Monday 17 May 10 22:04 BST (UK)
Hi Jackie.....does the name J B Atkinson from California , USA mean anything to you ?.......allan
Title: Re: Margaret Bewes B. 1828 Lancaster
Post by: baglet2 on Tuesday 18 May 10 10:03 BST (UK)
Hi Allan

Margaret's sister Mary married an Atkinson in Lancaster. My Mother used to refer to her cousin 'Tony' (Atkinson), who emigrated to the USA, and I believe lived in San Francisco

Could the person you refer to be, a relative of 'Tony' ?

Jackie
Title: Re: Margaret Bewes B. 1828 Lancaster
Post by: garstonite on Tuesday 18 May 10 19:25 BST (UK)
Jackie.....she has put in a submitted record on
www.familysearch.org.uk

There are 2 records of Margaret....born 19th February 1828
christened at St Marys , Lancaster on 11th March 1828....

if you click on the first match and then look where it says SUBMITTER...to the right it says Details..click on this and it gives you the ladys name and address.....it is an Ancestral file....so she may have more details...you can write her a letter......if you find it a struggle, PM me and I will send you the ladys name and address.......bit of luck for you..normally if someone puts their address, they have other  details,,,,good luck....allan ;) :)  lucky you
Title: Re: Margaret Bewes B. 1828 Lancaster
Post by: baglet2 on Wednesday 19 May 10 08:46 BST (UK)
Hi Allan

Thank you so much for that. I am unsure where to look on 'family search'. Would you kindly forward step by step, idiot proof instructions, as to how I find the information.

Thanks again for the info.

Jackie
Title: Re: Margaret Bewes B. 1828 Lancaster
Post by: jconcha on Tuesday 13 July 10 17:57 BST (UK)
Hi,
I am related to BEWES family of Lancaster and are probably the one you are referring to as living in California.  If anyone wishes to contact me, I can probably help with some details. 

My father is probably the "Tony" Atkinson someone mentioned.  My Email is:

janeconcha@cox.net

I have information on the BEWES family who originate in Cumbria and moved to Lancaster area (and Birmingham as well) in the early 1820's.  A branch of the family also went to Australia and I have info on them.

Henry Bewes was the photographer living in Wigton and I have a photo he took of my ancestor Mary BEWES and his father John BEWES.  John was born in 1790 and died in 1867. 

Contact me for more info.

Cheers,
Jane
Title: Re: Margaret Bewes B. 1828 Lancaster
Post by: jconcha on Tuesday 13 July 10 18:03 BST (UK)
Jackie,
I believe I can solve the mystery of Margaret BEWES.  She died in Everton, liverpool area on  10 Dec 1891.  I can give you additional details if you contact me at:

janeconcha@cox.net

Hope I can help.

Jane