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I am wondering if someone can help with regards to a William Lord, born in 1804 in Whitehaven. I am trying to find his parents.
He married a Harriet Wedlock in 1830, they had a son also William, in 1831. Both of these people were born in Watchett Somerset.
William senior was first a 'mate', then a 'master mariner' - I am assuming his work took him down to the Bristol area. (This is where the rest of the Lord clan were born and bred.)
Any info greatly appreciated.
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Cheers
SallyCat
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Hi
Do you know he was born actually in the town of Whitehaven? Was this from a later census?
If this is the case there aren't many possible churches for a baptism and I could have a look for you. If it's just the area it would be like looking for a needle in a haystack!
What is the earliest actual reference you have?
I'll have a look actually in the town when I go to the archives.
Best wishes
Emms
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What is the earliest actual reference you have?
Hi Emms,
The earliest Census reference I found was the 1850 Census when he was living in Bristol (Redcliffe). (With his wife Harriet, and their son William.)
I did see his Certificate to renew his Master Mariner (that was also issued in Bristol) where it stated he was born in 1804 in Whitehaven. Do you think I can find it now? Sorry, I'm in a bit of a muddle at the moment due to some serious health issues with my Mum (she is a Lord descendant), who is in NZ (I'm in Canada, so feeling a little helpless).
He (William) was the Captain (I have been told by other family members) of the Romulus that went to New Zealand in 1862 - I don't think he did much after that.
Sorry it's so sketchy.
Please don't worry if it is too vague, but thank you anyway.
Sally
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Hi Sally
Don't worry. You're welcome!
I've still got notes scattered between two towns. I can have a good go with that clearer information.
It must be really worrying being so far from your Mum. I hope things get a bit easier.
I'll let you know how I get on.
Take care.
Best wishes
Emms :)
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Hi they look to be residing at Temple Square, Temple, Bristol in 1841:-
William Lord 30
Harriot 40
William 11
Census Ref HO107/375/ 8/29 /6
Keyboard86
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hi
Just a quickie to say I've not forgotten.
We've had a few distractions here.
It might be a few days yet but I will be visiting soon.
Take care.
Emms :)
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Thanks for the 1841 info - keyboard86 :)
I spent some time this weekend on Ancestry UK (another free search weekend - yay!). Finally found the Mariner Certificate for William that was issued in 1850 which shows his date of birth as 6 January 1804, Whitehaven. (It showed 28 years service). It was renewed again in 1871 after 48 years in the trade.
Thanks Emms - my Mum is as well as can be expected - just keeping fingers, eyes and everything crossed for now. Thank you so much for taking a look, it's very much appreciated.
Sally
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Hi
Well done for finding the birth. Brilliant! I'll see what I can see I might get in tomorrow. I'm trying to get away to see someone who's not well as well, but meantime I'll see what I can see.
Hoping for the best for your Mum. It is hard when they get ill for you as well as her.
Take care.
Best wishes
Emms :)
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Hi
Sorry, I only got in today, but I can't see any sign. I looked in Whitehaven and the next parishes close by. I guess they could have been further out, but also I wonder if he could have changed his name if his mother married twice.
I'll have another look.
Take care.
Emms :)