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Hi newbie here lol I've been trying for a while now to try and sort through some of my family history and I can never get anywhere tbh :( if anyone could help or anything it would be greatly apritiated.
This is basically what I know (yes I know my info doesn't go very far back at all)
Me - Jordan simkiss born l/1987 Bradford
Mother - Julie simkiss born /1956 Bradford
Father - Edward simkiss born /1956
Grandmother on mothers side Betty Snaith (married name) born 1929
Grandfather on mothers side William Snaith born in Durham sometime in the 20's died in 1992 from what I remember
This is all I know for dates, only other info I have is that William moved from durham to wharram at some point early on in his life after his mother died, went to live with his aunt and uncle and lived in the railway house there, he also I think had a sister but I have no info on her.
Any help or info would be greatly appreciated.
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Welcome to Rootschat Jordan.
(same name as my Son :))
It is best if you dont put exact dates of Birth of living people on here to avoid identity theft and scammers.
Please remove exact dates.
Now SNAITH;
Did William have a second name that you are aware of?
Cheers,
Trish :)
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There are Simkiss researchers here on Rootchat.
If you check the Surname Interests Board you will see what I mean.
(top of page under Surneames)
Think I have William;
Death Reg;
William Ewart G SNAITH, April 1992, Gateshead, Durham, 2 8
Date of Birth 01 November 1923
If this looks right then his Birth Reg is on FreeBMD, Mothers Maiden Name LILLIE.
William E G SNAITH Married Eva M LILLIE March 1920, Gateshead, 10a 770
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Thanks for the reply trish I've amended the dates,
All I remember is his name was William Snaith but my grandmother called him bill which is obviously short for William
Oh and my grandmother had I think off top of my head 7 brothers and sisters maybe 8 can't be too sure
That won't be him trish he married my grandmother Betty in Bradford he left the Durham area when he was young
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Hi Jordan,
Welcome to RootsChat-
This looks like the marriage of your Grandparents -
George W Snaith 1953, Bradford to Betty Chappell Vol 2b Page 537
JJ
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So he died in Yorkshire c 1992?
EDIT;
Excellent work JJen :)
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Thanks Trish :)
This could be the death of your grandfather -
George William Snaith -
Dec 1992, Bradford, birth date - 5 Jan 1926, Vol 4 page 155.
JJ
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Birth Reg; March 1926
SNAITH George W, Mother Hearn, Lanchester, 10a 620
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Adyn SNAITH Married Elizabeth HEARN Dec 1924, Gateshead, 10a 1838
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Adyn Snaith appears on the 1901 Census born c 1893, Lancaster, Durham with Parents WILLIAM and ELIZA ALICE
There are WW1 Medal Cards for him;
Name: Adyn Snaith
Regiment or Corps: Royal Garrison Artillery, Army Ordnance Corps
Regimental Number: 205976,051114
Maybe if you talk to your Family some of these names will ring a bell
Without info from B/M/D Certs it is hard to know we are researching the right Family.
Trish :)
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That's spot on is that jjen and trish for some reason my grandmothers maiden name had completely left my mind but thats it, have tried talking to family but no one ever seems to know or want to say anything so makes life kinda hard to find anything out :( the only other part I do know is that my dads side (simkiss part) his father came from Birmingham but that's all I know don't even know his name, can be annoying but my family just don't like talking bout things like this
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There is a George W Snaith married to a Betty Chappell 1953 Bradford
George W Snaith 1921 Gateshead mother's maiden name Stanner.
Barbara A Stanner married a Joseph Snaith 1920 Gateshead
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Makes it difficult when people wont talk.
As I have access to info and Census etc I can trace the Snaiths right back to 1841 for you but I am only going by what we have found which looks good so far.
I will look around for you later re the Simkiss but it may be difficult as it is fairly recent info.
JJen may like to have a look as I am going off-line for a while.
Back later tonight,
Trish :)
Eliza Alce SNAITH was nee LAUGHTON, married March 1890
Have a look for yourself;
www.freebmd.org.uk
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Hi norma_ jess"
Quote;
George W Snaith 1921 Gateshead mother's maiden name Stanner."
Death Reg has George W born 05 Jan 1926 not 1921
Trish :)
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Hi Jords,
Think I have found your Fathers Birth Reg but cant post as he is living.
Just post 1 more time and I will personal message you the info.
Its not activated until you have made 3 posts on here.
Was he born Bradford area?
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You guys are great just reading through Adyn Snaiths ww1 records I've got further with this in the last hour than I have in a year or more I suppose it's more of knowing where to look and how to use the site properly
Oh and trish yes he was
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Hi Jords
I've found the marriage of your Simkiss grandparents but are they still alive and has Trish already PM the details?
JJ
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No I havent JJ, Just Edwards Birth..
I didnt realise you had access to Anc Jords so excellent you have.
REALLY have to go now and make Dinner (8.30pm here in Australia)
Trish :)
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No there no longer alive They died in the late 80's early 90's I think
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That's spot on is that jjen and trish for some reason my grandmothers maiden name had completely left my mind but thats it, have tried talking to family but no one ever seems to know or want to say anything so makes life kinda hard to find anything out :( the only other part I do know is that my dads side (simkiss part) his father came from Birmingham but that's all I know don't even know his name, can be annoying but my family just don't like talking bout things like this
If you lookup your father's birth on FreeBMD you will find his mother's maiden name.
Checking for a Simkiss and mother's maiden name marriage finds one in Bradford for 1949
Checking that Simkiss birth in the period 1900-1933, gives only one matching forenames and that is born in Birmingham, 1926.
HTH.
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Edward R F Simkiss married Irene Tate -
q3 1949, Bradford, Vol 2b Page 428
Edward Richard F Simkiss died Dec 1990, Bradford Vol 4 Page 165, birth date 17
Sep 1926.
Irene Simkiss died Dec 1992, Bradford, Vol 4 Page 331, birth date 17 Nov 1928.
If you need any further help then please don't hesitate to ask as there are many people on this site with excellent expertise :)
With you having Anc**try it will be of great help in furthering your research. There is plenty on your family for you to research but I'll let you have that pleasure :) Unless you need further help?
Happy hunting
JJ
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I agree with JJ,
Good luck and let us know if you get stuck :)
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Cheers guys just having a little trouble getting FreeBSD to come up with what I'm looking for but will keep looking tonight and I will post my findings