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Title: William Thompson Circa 1791
Post by: HSU on Monday 13 October 14 09:49 BST (UK)

I am trying to determine birth date and forebears for William Thompson, Tailor of Bishop Auckland.  He appears to have been born in 1791 in St Helens Auckland, although subsequently lived in St Andrew Auckland.

There are lots of William Thompson baptismal entries in both St Helens and St Andrew Auckland but how to find the correct one.  Any ideas or tips, please?

HSU

Title: Re: William Thompson Circa 1791
Post by: 2zpool on Thursday 16 October 14 20:29 BST (UK)

Do any of the candidates you are looking at have a father that was also a tailor?  What about a sibling born 1798-1812?

Just some ideas.

Janis

Title: Re: William Thompson Circa 1791
Post by: trish1120 on Friday 17 October 14 11:47 BST (UK)

What did William name his 1st Son/Daughter?
These are often Parents christian names.

Did yoy notice on the 1841 Census another Thompson Family living nearby to William/Mary?
John Thompson may be a Brother of William.

When/where/who did William Marry. Was Mary his 1st or only Wife?


Trish :)

Title: Re: William Thompson Circa 1791
Post by: HSU on Sunday 19 October 14 12:41 BST (UK)

Hi Janis & Trish,

Thank you both for your interest and suggestions.

Unfortunately I have not found a tailor link yet with other possible siblings or his father.  A number of sibling possibilities but again so far I cannot definitely link them together other than through parents.

I did notice John on the 1841 census but my list of possible siblings does not include a John.

I will keep trying.  Thanks again both.