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Title: William Senior abt1820 Sheffield
Post by: loopysue on Saturday 15 September 12 14:10 BST (UK)
Am trying to find the parents of William Senior born 1820 Sheffield, He married a Mary Ann? in about 1845/46. He had a daughter: Agnes born 1858, Sheffield. She had 2 illegitimate children, John Henry 1874-1923 and Emily 1877-? 
Agnes died in 1903, Sheffield. She had 5 siblings: John b:1847, Mary Ann b:1849, William b:1855, Elizabeth b:1860 and George b:1862, All born Sheffield.

I am stuck at the moment on this part of our history. I have a tree on ancestry: parker, please feel free to look if you can help.
Sue p x
Title: Re: William Senior abt1820 Sheffield
Post by: loopysue on Saturday 15 September 12 15:13 BST (UK)
P.S

If theres anyone who has family from Eyam between 1630-1700, I have the parish registers, I am happy to look up people for you. x
Title: Re: William Senior abt1820 Sheffield
Post by: jim1 on Saturday 15 September 12 16:03 BST (UK)
I don't think there's an easy way to do this as William Senior is quite a common name in this part of Yorkshire.
I think you'll need a birth cert. of one of the children to find the mother's name & then look for their marriage.
There's one in Sheffield in 1844,on the same page is Mary buloss but as stated you'll need a birth first.

jim
Title: Re: William Senior abt1820 Sheffield
Post by: Milliepede on Saturday 15 September 12 16:10 BST (UK)
From the census it says first child John born Scotland and Mary Ann born Nottingham.  

Hard to pin him down before he marries to know the right parents isn't it.  There's a big family with John and Martha at the helm in Kirkburton but only a possibility because his first born was John  :-\

As jim suggests birth cert for one of the children is the way to go.  Probably Agnes as you know more about her  :)
Title: Re: William Senior abt1820 Sheffield
Post by: garstonite on Sunday 16 September 12 07:32 BST (UK)
www.familysearch.org
surname - senior
birthplace - sheffield
1842 -1864
parents William and Mary Ann
result

William Senior christened 2nd June 1856 at St Georges , Sheffield
George Senior 1862

so maybe you need to find St Georges records if they are available ??

allan
Title: Re: William Senior abt1820 Sheffield
Post by: spendlove on Sunday 16 September 12 11:12 BST (UK)
Hi,

In the 1861 Census William Senior states born abt 1820 Ecclesall, Yorkshire his wife states born abt 1823
Kendall, Westmorland.

On family search:-
William Senior Christened  9th May 1819 Ecclesall, Yorkshire son of William Senior and Mary

There are too many Births of a Mary Ann in Kendal to make a suggestion.

spendlove
Title: Re: William Senior abt1820 Sheffield
Post by: loopysue on Monday 17 September 12 13:38 BST (UK)
Thank You to Everyone,

I Have orderd B.C online and will let you know the outcome, it may help others as well.
Regards,
(and THANK YOU again)
Title: Re: William Senior abt1820 Sheffield
Post by: Susifh on Tuesday 13 February 18 17:38 GMT (UK)
Hi,
I don't know if this is an old thread but I've recently started researching my family and have got stuck with William Senior abt 1820 too.I wonder if you have resolved any of the questions about his parents and family?
Many thanks,
Susie