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Title: who are the parents of William Campbell sarah young
Post by: marythorburn on Thursday 12 April 12 08:56 BST (UK)
Can't find birth certificates for william campbell, born abt 1871 carlisle nor his marriage certificate.  Any one help.
Title: Re: William Campbell - Sarah Young
Post by: Isobelruss on Thursday 12 April 12 09:03 BST (UK)


William Campbell
Jan qu 1872
Carlisle 10b 471

if he was born last quarter 1871 he was probably registered 1872
Title: Re: William Campbell - Sarah Young
Post by: Isobelruss on Thursday 12 April 12 09:06 BST (UK)
What year did he marry approximately.?Was Sarah from Cumberland?
Title: Re: William Campbell - Sarah Young
Post by: marythorburn on Thursday 12 April 12 09:15 BST (UK)
On the census it says sarah was from hersham, northumberland. 
Title: Re: William Campbell - Sarah Young
Post by: KGarrad on Thursday 12 April 12 09:22 BST (UK)
Sarah was born in Hexham, Northumberland, according to the 1901 census.

Eldest child, John aged 9 and born Longtown, Cumberland.
Youngest, James aged 2, born Scotland
Title: Re: William Campbell - Sarah Young
Post by: marythorburn on Thursday 12 April 12 09:52 BST (UK)
thanks, but how do i find out who williams parents are
Title: Re: who are the parents of William Campbell sarah young
Post by: Ruskie on Thursday 12 April 12 10:02 BST (UK)
Both parents will be on birth certifcates (unless illegitimate)
Fathers only will be on marriage certificates in England, but both parents will be named on Scottish marriage certs.

Did you get Sarah's surname from the birth certificate of one of her and William's children?

Depending on when William was born in 1871, he may appear in the 1871 census with his parents and siblings. Or he may appear in 1881 as a 10 year old. The 1881 census is free to search. Same for Sarah. Obviously the first port of call for her would be Northumberland as she says she was born there. If her family originate there, you might be in luck as there are excellent early records kept for the county, and lots of them are online.

You are dealing with very common names so will need to ensure you are following the correct families.
Title: Re: who are the parents of William Campbell sarah young
Post by: marythorburn on Thursday 12 April 12 10:09 BST (UK)
Got the details, their son Henry Campbell born Longtown, Cumberland, 1901, thats all i have
Title: Re: who are the parents of William Campbell sarah young
Post by: Spidermonkey on Thursday 12 April 12 10:56 BST (UK)
Trying to find them before 1901 is difficult!!  I came forward to 1911 to see if I could identify the family, but it looks as if James and Henry are in an institution by themselves (?workhouse ?hospital).

Will keep looking
Title: Re: who are the parents of William Campbell sarah young
Post by: Spidermonkey on Thursday 12 April 12 11:07 BST (UK)
Suspect that this is Sarah with her parents in 1881 - RG11; Piece: 5104; Folio: 13; Page: 18
Title: Re: who are the parents of William Campbell sarah young
Post by: Milliepede on Thursday 12 April 12 14:01 BST (UK)
There's a William aged 9 in 1881 born Carlisle with parents Joseph 36 and Isabella 31.  Brother Joseph 3 and sister Jane 1.