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Title: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: chr1st1an on Sunday 03 May 15 12:56 BST (UK)
I have a picture of her (Hannah) together with her husband (Thomas Poole) and their teenager daughter (Gertrude) taken at Featherstone (Yorkshire) around 1908. Gertrude was my great-grandmother. I am making our family tree, from Spain, and I'm stuck!

I'm stuck because although in the Yorkshire 1911 Census they state:
Thomas Poole, age 50; years married: 26; occupation: coal miner hewer; and birthplace: Princes End (near Dudley), Staffordshire.
And
Hannah Poole, age 47; years married: 26; birthplace: Mendlesham, Suffolk.
I cannot find either of them in Birth certificates, nor in Marriage certificates, so I need help to find Hannah's maiden name.

Thank you all!
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: rosie99 on Sunday 03 May 15 13:04 BST (UK)
Hi

Welcome to rootschat  :)

Gertrudes birth certificate should give her mothers maiden name

June qtr 1892 
Gertrude Poole       
Pontefract   reg district  9c   120
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: rosie99 on Sunday 03 May 15 13:17 BST (UK)
In 1891 they are listed as Pool. 

Possible marriage but you really need the birth certificate to confirm mothers maiden name

Marriage June qtr 1885 
Thomas Pool   
Hannah Prike       
Wakefield reg district    9c   27
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: nanny jan on Sunday 03 May 15 13:19 BST (UK)

Duplicate posting:

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=719747.msg5635069#msg5635069
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: sgf28 on Sunday 03 May 15 13:23 BST (UK)
Details on 1885 Pool/Prike marriage:

Thomas Pool,23, miner Father: Robert
Hannah Prike, 20 Father: William

May 7th 1885
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: sgf28 on Sunday 03 May 15 13:26 BST (UK)
Robert Pool was a miner and William Prike a gasman.
Witnesses: John Pool and Elizabeth Prike
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: sgf28 on Sunday 03 May 15 13:31 BST (UK)
1891 Census has a William Prike born 1837 Mendlesham, living in Featherstone near Wakefield with his wife Eliza.

Pce:3759
Folio:95
Pg No:45
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: sgf28 on Sunday 03 May 15 13:39 BST (UK)
Hannah Pryke is on 1881 census as a servant to Isaac Kaberry, Broad Lane, Pontefract. She is age 16, born Mindelsham, Suffolk.

RG11/4589/100/20
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: Annette7 on Sunday 03 May 15 14:10 BST (UK)
In 1881 William & Eliza in Pontefract and transcribed as Parke.

Haven't yet found them in 1871.

Annette
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: Annette7 on Sunday 03 May 15 14:53 BST (UK)
Eventually found family (thanks to daughter Bertha) in 1871 at Mendlesham but surname listed as Davy!   As well as Hannah being one of the listed children it also includes a stepdaughter named Mary Ann Spiers.   Looked for Marriage of William and Eliza and he married as William Davy to Eliza Spiers Mar.qtr.1864 Hartismere.

So why did William Davy become William Prike/Prike after 1871??

There were 2 William Davey/Davy's born Mendlesham ca. 1836 - one son of a John Davey and Mary Finbow BUT the other was son of Robert and Maria.   Robert Davey married Maria Prike 12/10/1831 Mendlesham so it seems that for whatever reason after 1871 son William assumed his mothers maiden name.

Annette
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: chr1st1an on Monday 04 May 15 17:21 BST (UK)
Thank you all so much!!!
Thank you Annette, thank you "sgf28", thank you "nanny jan" and thank you "rosie99".

It's amazing how much you have found out!

I've tried to find out more about Thomas Poole's family with the information you gave me yesterday:

Thomas Poole's father was Robert Poole (written Pool in 1891 Census and 1885 marriage certificate),
John Pool/Poole must have been Thomas Poole's brother.
And the sons must have been born in Princes End (near Dudley) in Staffordshire.

But I cannot find any data, (and I've tried hard yesterday and today). Could you please help me complete this part of my family tree?

Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: sgf28 on Tuesday 05 May 15 09:55 BST (UK)
There is a Thomas Poole, born 1861, living with his mother Hannah in 1871 at Halmers End Newcastle under Lyme, his mother was widowed and born 1828 Germany.

Hannah then appears to be on 1881 census Newcastle upon Lyme married to Robert Smart born 1844 Biddulph, and living with them is stepson Thomas Poole born 1861 Audley Staffordshire, coal miner. Robert is also a miner.

Not sure if this is your Thomas so needs some further research:-\
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: chr1st1an on Tuesday 05 May 15 13:48 BST (UK)
I will have to check those details...

This morning I think I've found something else!!!

Thomas Pool (1862) appears in the 1881 Yorkshire Census. Age: 19 Born in Sedgley, Staffordshire (that's very close to Princes End), and works as a Coal Miner, living at Ryhill.

Next to him there is also a Samuel Pool, 17 (1864), Horse Driver at Coal Pit, b. Sedgley;
and John Pool, 15 (1866) b. Durham (!)
and Emily Pool, 11 (1870) b. Pontefract
and Abraham Pool, 23 (1858) b. Sedgley + his wife Mary Jane, 22 (1859) b. Dudley
and a grandson: Robert Pool, 6m (1881) b. Hemsworth.

They are all stated as sons and daughter (Emily) but I cannot figure out who is the father or mother since the "Head" is someone called John Ogley.

Does anyone understand this??
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: sgf28 on Tuesday 05 May 15 15:58 BST (UK)
On the 1881 Census, it has Emily Webb, born 1837, Bilston, Staffs, as mother to Thomas Pool born 1862.

She had married a Peter Webb on 15th April 1872, at Featherstone. Emily was age 34 on marriage, a widow and Peter was 25, a coal miner. Emily's father was John Eaton, miner.
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: rosie99 on Tuesday 05 May 15 15:58 BST (UK)
John Ogley is a separate household.  The schedule number for him is 114, Emily Webb is 115.
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: sgf28 on Tuesday 05 May 15 16:00 BST (UK)
1861 Census High St, Sedgeley:

Emily Pool born 1837, Sedgeley wife of Robert Pool born 1834, Sedgeley, a miner and Abraham Pool age 4, their son.

Piece:2051
Folio:74
Pg No:12
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: sgf28 on Tuesday 05 May 15 16:03 BST (UK)
Possible death for Robert:

Robert Poole
Age:36
Burial: 21 Dec 1870
Featherstone, Yorkshire, England
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: sgf28 on Tuesday 05 May 15 16:05 BST (UK)
This link gives more details for a Robert Pool death: :-\

http://www.cmhrc.co.uk/site/database/result/41621.html
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: CereUK on Tuesday 05 May 15 17:09 BST (UK)
Hate to rain on the parade but this appears to be Thomas with his mother on 1881 census:-


Name: Thomas Pool  Age:19

Estimated Birth Year: abt 1862

Relationship to Head: Son (Child)

Mother:Emily Webb



Where born: Sedgley, Staffordshire, England

Civil Parish: Ryhill

County/Island:
Yorkshire Occupation:
Coal Miner

Registration district:
Hemsworth

Sub registration district:
Hemsworth

Emily Webb  44
 Abraham Pool  23
 Mary Jane Pool  22
 Thomas Pool  19
 Samuel Pool  17
 John Pool  15
 Emily Pool  11
 Joseph Webb  8
 Elijah Webb  4
 Sarah Jane Webb  2
 Eliza Webb   
 Robert Webb

His mother Emily was born in Bilston, Staffordshire. 



Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: chr1st1an on Wednesday 06 May 15 08:37 BST (UK)
"CereUK" your help is most welcome!

Any chance of finding out the marriage certificate of Robert Poole and Emily, to find out what was Emily Poole/Webb maiden name?

P.S: Thanks "sgf28" for that amazing link!
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: sgf28 on Wednesday 06 May 15 10:32 BST (UK)
On Emily Pool marriage to Peter Webb she gives father's name as John Eaton.

Robert Poole marriage to Emily Heaton:


Robert Poole, age 20. Father: Benjamin Poole

Emily Heaton, born 1836. Father: John Heaton

Marriage: 24 Apr 1854
St. Martin, Tipton, Stafford, England

Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: sgf28 on Wednesday 06 May 15 10:55 BST (UK)
Maybe Emily's baptism:

Emily Eaton
Baptism: 02 Apr 1837
St Leonard's, Bilston, Stafford, England
   
Father:John Eaton
Mother:Anne
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: chr1st1an on Wednesday 06 May 15 12:43 BST (UK)
Splendid !!!
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: chr1st1an on Wednesday 06 May 15 12:44 BST (UK)
I guess Eaton must be the correct spelling...
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: chr1st1an on Wednesday 06 May 15 17:56 BST (UK)
The only mystery left to uncover in this family is:

Who was the father of Mary Ann Spiers?

Remember that Mary Ann was the daughter of Eliza Spiers who then married William Davey/Davy (the one who changed his surname to Pryke)...

All that I know is that she is registered:

Marianne Spears
JUN 1857
Hartismere
4a 502
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: chr1st1an on Friday 08 May 15 11:30 BST (UK)
I need help to find the following data:

Birth certificate details of
Raymond Wardle (1916-1974), son of Gertrude and John Wardle; and
Cynthia Wardle (1923 or 1924 – 2000), daughter of Gertrude and John Wardle.

Marriage certificate details of
Raymond Wardle + Eleanor Joyce Duckworth (around 1945); and
Cynthia Wardle + Leslie Simpkin (around 1944)

Thank you all!!!
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: rosie99 on Friday 08 May 15 15:11 BST (UK)
I need help to find the following data:

Birth certificate details of
Raymond Wardle (1916-1974), son of Gertrude and John Wardle; and
Cynthia Wardle (1923 or 1924 – 2000), daughter of Gertrude and John Wardle.

Marriage certificate details of
Raymond Wardle + Eleanor Joyce Duckworth (around 1945); and
Cynthia Wardle + Leslie Simpkin (around 1944)


To get any more information you would need to purchase the certificates.  You can get the details you need to order them from freebmd http://www.freebmd.org.uk/cgi/search.pl
They can then be ordered from the GRO  for £9.25 each https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: chr1st1an on Monday 09 May 16 13:21 BST (UK)
Eventually found family (thanks to daughter Bertha) in 1871 at Mendlesham but surname listed as Davy!   As well as Hannah being one of the listed children it also includes a stepdaughter named Mary Ann Spiers.   Looked for Marriage of William and Eliza and he married as William Davy to Eliza Spiers Mar.qtr.1864 Hartismere.

Annette

Suffolk 1871 Census            
Address:   Church Street      District:   Mendlesham      

Eliza   Davy, 34   (circa 1837) Mendlesham
Mary Ann Spars,   14   (1857) Daughter, b. Mendlesham
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: chr1st1an on Monday 09 May 16 13:23 BST (UK)
Suffolk 1861 Census            
Address:   Front Street      District:   Mendlesham      

William Spere, 50 (1811), Head      
Eliza   Spere, 24   (1837), Daughter, b. Mendlesham
Mary Ann   Spere, 4 (1857), Grand Daugh, b. Mendlesham
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: chr1st1an on Monday 09 May 16 13:25 BST (UK)
Suffolk 1851 Census            
Address:   Back Street      District:   Mendlesham      

William Spear, 43 (1808), Head      
Eliza   Spear, 14 (1837), Daughter, b. Mendlesham
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: chr1st1an on Monday 09 May 16 13:28 BST (UK)
Can anyone please help me find the birth of Eliza Spears/Spear/Spere, and also the name of her mother?
Thank you all!
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: sgf28 on Monday 09 May 16 15:48 BST (UK)
The 1861 census you have mentioned gives her mothers name as Mary Ann born 1816 Rickinghall Suffolk:

'Suffolk 1861 Census           
Address:   Front Street      District:   Mendlesham     

William Spere, 50 (1811), Head     
Eliza   Spere, 24   (1837), Daughter, b. Mendlesham
Mary Ann   Spere, 4 (1857), Grand Daugh, b. Mendlesham'

So possible marriage:

William Spears
Mary Ann Sheppard
Marriage: 02 Apr 1834 Mendlesham

Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: chr1st1an on Monday 09 May 16 17:08 BST (UK)
Thank you sgf28! It's nice to talk to you again!  :)

Looking at the 1851 Census, which is the oldest I can find her on (Eliza), and seing only her father and a daughter, I assumed that Eliza's mother died and also that Eliza was a single mother. It makes sense that the name of her first daughter is the same as the name of her mother (just this morning I saw the same thing happen in another branch of my family tree).

I didn't see the "mentioned ... mothers name as Mary Ann born 1816 Rickinghall Suffolk"...

I will try to find her death record / burial record.
Do you also find deaths/burials the most difficult details to confirm?  ???
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: chr1st1an on Monday 16 May 16 11:32 BST (UK)
This morning I've been lucky!  ;)

It's not easy to track this family because the surname keeps changing from census to census.
My initial idea was that William Spear's wife (Mary Ann) had died, and I found a death entry on FreeBMD of a Mary Ann SPEAR d. MAR qtr. 1860 at Hartismere (Suffolk), but it seems I was wrong, since I've found the whole family in the 1861 Census but with the surname SPIRE  ::)

William Spire        Head       M    50    Rickinghall, Suffolk
Mary Ann Spire    Wife       F    45    Rickinghall, Suffolk
Eliza Spire            Daughter    F    24    Mendlesham, Suffolk
Hannah Spire       Daughter    F    17    Mendlesham, Suffolk
Henry Spire          Son       M    14    Mendlesham, Suffolk
Emma Spire          Daughter    F    9    Mendlesham, Suffolk
Deborah Spire      Daughter    F    4    Mendlesham, Suffolk
Mary Ann Spire    Granddaughter    F    4    Mendlesham, Suffolk
Nathan Chiles         Visitor       M    19    Mendlesham, Suffolk

(Source: FamilySearch)

(Underlined are the family members I am interested in. Now I would like to find birth, baptisms, marriage and deaths places and dates about them).
Any help, would be greatly appreciated!

PS: How would I know which one is the correct surname: Spear, Spears, Spere, Spier, Spiers, Spire?
And why does it change so much (a transcript error, or was it such an uncommon surname in the region)?
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: chr1st1an on Tuesday 17 May 16 10:51 BST (UK)
So possible marriage:

William Spears
Mary Ann Sheppard
Marriage: 02 Apr 1834 Mendlesham

Mary Ann Sheppard
Baptism: 04 June 1815
Rickinghall, Suffolk, England
   
Father: James Sheppard
Mother: Elizabeth

(Source: Family Search)
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: chr1st1an on Tuesday 17 May 16 10:55 BST (UK)
Marriage:

James Sheppard (single)
Elizabeth Williams (single)
Marriage: 10 Jan. 1815
Rickinghall, Suffolk, England

(Source: Family Search)

And it seems to me they only had 1 daughter (Mary Ann Sheppard)...
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: chr1st1an on Tuesday 17 May 16 11:06 BST (UK)
Burial:

Elizabeth Sheppard
Age: 29 (born around 1793)
living at Rickinghall Superior
Burial: 11 Aug. 1822
Rickinghall Superior, Suffolk, England.

(Source: Family Search)
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: chr1st1an on Tuesday 17 May 16 11:16 BST (UK)
Family Search gives several baptisms for Elizabeth Williams, different parents, and different towns/villages between 1792 and 1793...

Now I guess its time for the "elimination game"... Take each girl, note her father's name, find out if she married, and if her spouse isn't James Sheppard, eliminate her from the list...

Have fun!  ;D
Title: Re: Her name was HANNAH and she was from MENDLESHAM
Post by: chr1st1an on Tuesday 17 May 16 18:41 BST (UK)
That doesn't work...  :(
Because father's names don't appear on the marriage entries.
(She may even have not been baptized).
I've hit a roadblock!