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Can anyone give me any information on William Henry Day born London 1852, died 1911 ?
I came across him on a genealogy site, there were a couple of hard to read Theatre posters and a faded photo of him.
I 'googled' him and nothing came up, which surprised me as he seemed to be prominent on the posters. Our family has a link to the Theatre which we havent found yet.
Thank you.
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Hi
You might find references to him in newspapers by using the 19th Century British Newspapers database, if you can't access through your local library or State Library eResources you can, as an Australian resident, access for free through the National Library of Australia eResources. You just need to apply for a Library Card
http://www.nla.gov.au/getalibrarycard/
http://www.nla.gov.au/app/eresources/
Andy
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Thank you Andy, I do actually have a State library card.
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Hi,
Try contacting:
http://www.hat-archive.com/
Leanne
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Thank you Leanne, I looked at that site but it said Australian Theatre, I dont think William went out of the UK but I will still have another more in depth look.
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Hi,
Is it the Day Family Tree on Ancestry Public Trees that you have seen? That seems to contain the basic information and photos etc.
All requires checking and confirmation of course.
Selina
Added: The Drizen Family Tree is another one.
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You could try 'The Stage' archives it is a pay site.
https://archive.thestage.co.uk
Selina
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You could try 'The Stage' archives it is a pay site.
https://archive.thestage.co.uk
Selina
I'd support that - excellent way in to all you need. You can search for free. Then the payment is per day/week/whatever and unlimited, rather than pay per view, really good if you get lots of hits. I've found it very helpful.
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Thank you Graham & Selina, I will take a look. Yes its is the Day tree on Ancestry. As I dont have full membership I am unable to view.
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It appears to me that the tree(s) on Ancestry are possibly linking the wrong records for William Henry Day to the photos and posters.
The William they quote census records for appears to have been a labourer.
Findmypast, GenesReunited and Ancestry are all offering free access to the 1911 census at present although FindMyPast and GR just show transcripts but on Ancestry you can get the full image and if you look for William H. Day born 1857 you will find him with correct occupation.
He is also in the 1901 Census with his wife Marie. He is an actor, aged 40 born Cambridge.
Unfortunately the ages on the census records give different birth years but it could be worth trying to follow up on this William Henry Day.
Selina
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Thank you for that Selina. I have noticed several errors on 'that' site. if he was born Cambridge area, unlikely its our family.
I do appreciate you looking. I will still follow it up, I like to dot all the Ts and cross the Is.
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Hi, I am the submitter of the photos of William Henry Day. These come from original posters and photos, currently in possession of the widow of my Uncle Paul Day. William Henry Day comes from Leyton Messed and his ancestors from villages around Sudbury Ipswich. His son, John Henry Day was my grandfather. William Henry Day worked on railways from Leyton and his acting was part time. The posters of the 1870-80 should not be compared to the photos which are of a much older man than the posters. He would only be 25-30 when acting in these plays.
Perhaps if you have any other info that is contrary to the above, you could send to me at keithday6@gmail.com. All census details of William Henry and John Henry Day are accurate, particularly addresses in Knapp Rd.
Regards Keith Day, son of George Reginald Day, son of John Henry, son of William Henry.
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Unfortunately, this William Henry Day, has no connection to my branch of the family.