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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Devon => Topic started by: Welsh Girl on Sunday 03 April 11 18:39 BST (UK)
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I wonder if someone could help me trace a William RIDD born circa 1846 on the 1851 census please?
His Mother was JANE RIDD .. and according to William's MC was a Spinster, so I'm not expecting to find a Father. (he married in 1872)
I think I have him on the 1861 census, but I can't make out what Marrital status is shown for Jane, but there is a "Sister in Law" there called Ann Avery ... they are living at East Street, Private House. William is 14 and a cabinet maker ..... ((((((( I'm not 100% this is the right census though, as he maintains his occupation as a Painter/House decorater throught he later census years. ))))))
On the 1861 he's shown as being born in Bishops Nympron (if that helps) Class: RG9; Piece: 1486; Folio: 31; Page: 15
When William got married in 1872, his address was shown as East Street, South Molton.
Thanks for your help
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??? ??? ??? I've checked on FindMyPast and the census is clearer .. they are Head - Jane Ridd - UNMARRIED ...... and Ann Avery - Sister in Law - UNMARRIED ...
How can that be ?? How can you have a SIL if you're unmarried ?? PLUS 4 children !!!! :-\
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I'm afraid I can't answer your question but the name Ridd is of interest, as there is an Edgar Clinch Rid(d) buried in the same grave as 3 of my ancestors at Ford Park cemetary, Plymouth. I've no known connection with this chap but was wondering if the name was of any significance to you?
Regards
Stewart
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not offhand, but thanks Stewart :)
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Don't forget that at that time the term in-law was often used to imply stepchild or stepsister/brother.
The 1871 census also shows them both as unmarried and Ann AVERY as sister-in-law to Jane. William is a painter aged 24.
According to the 1841 census, Jane's parents were William & Jane RIDD.
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this family is confusing ... I don't have Jane Ridds Parents ... (as yet) but I have her as single on all the census years, and Ann Avery as her SIL on the 1861, 1871 and 1881 census returns. I have William ... he also married a Sarah Jane Ridd (Ridd was her MN) and Sarah Janes Parents were William & Sarah Ridd.
I am almost certain the family is linked - I just haven't been able to find that essential piece of the jigsaw though.... gggrrrr
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Is'nt doing Family History fun ;D ;D ;D ;D
The Cheshire Cat
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HA HA .. sometimes .... I am determined to find the family link here ..... they HAVE to be related .. all from the same village with the same surname ??? hmmmm :-\