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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Essex => England => Essex Lookup Requests => Topic started by: mark54 on Wednesday 08 February 12 10:07 GMT (UK)
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I am trying to confirm the birth/baptism of my great grandfather Harry Walter Hewitt Wilton (parents William Arthur Hewitt Wilton and Annie Eliza Wilton).
Harry's application form for enlistment in the Australian Armed Forces states that he was born in Shoeburyness on 25 Sep 1872.
According to census records, William and Annies' children were born in Southend, Shoeburyness and Southchurch. The births of all children (with the exception of Harry of course!) were registered during the period 1861 to 1879.
Information indicates that the Wiltons were Church of England, so one would think that they had their children baptised/christened.
Would anybody know where this baptism could have taken place i.e. what Co E churches were in the above 3 towns/villages around the above period?
If this information is provided, how do I access the records, as I am living in Australia. So far I have relied on the GRO records and others available on Ancestry to help me with my family tree.
Is it possible for someone to access the baptismal record for me?
Thanks
Mark
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Lots of Essex PArish registers can now be searched and viewed online at the SEAX site (a quick google will find the link).
There is a small cost, but you can register for just a day or so for not very much.
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Hello Mark,
Harry: Born 15/10/1870 - Bap: 29/9/1872 in Shoebury according to my scribbled notes on a chart. If it is anything different to this I will confirm later when I have checked.
I found your Wilton tree on Ancestry only last week at the Genealogists Society - I need to contact you somehow - We have the same g.g.grandfather William Arthur, my g.grandmother being Georgiana. I have been researching for 20 years but only recently got a laptop to access the internet. I may have other info of use to you and also photos. I will try and find a friend with a subscription to Ancestry so I might be able to get my email address to you.
Norfy
(Marian)