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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Northumberland => Topic started by: doric on Thursday 25 May 23 17:45 BST (UK)
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I wonder if anyone can help please. I am currently trying to help a relative who knows nothing at all about her paternal father's family and so is eager to find some information. I have located the family as far gt.grandfather William Campbell Finlay, born 1849 Morpeth, Northumberland. He married Frances Marley at All Saints Church, Newcastle in 1870 and I have the family to date. Where I am really hitting a brick wall is trying to find William Campbell's parents with any certainty. I don't seem to be able to locate his parents on the 1851 or 1861 Census so perhaps some of our more experienced researchers than I may be able to untangle for me and would be very grateful of any assistance.
Many thanks.
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What information does the marriage to Frances give about Williams father
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I assume this is the birth registration but sadly no mothers maiden name?
FINLAY, WILLIAM -
GRO Reference: 1848 S Quarter in THE HEXHAM UNION Volume 25 Page 317
I do not see another in the County?
Colin
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Transcript for marriage just names him as William FinleR with no middle name - his father is also William.
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Possible 1851 census with an interesting transcript.
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SG1Z-CYZ
Colin
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Barrington - See: Bedlington [Parish]
(RegD/SubD) Morpeth/Bedlington - See: Northumberland Central
(OS Grid Ref) NZ2883, (Lat/Lng) N 55° 08.698', W 001° 33.169'
(Maps) Lndrngr 81, Pthfndr 524, Explr 325
12.5 miles [20 Km] N of Newcastle.
Colin
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Is this his possible birth
CAMPBELL, WILLIAM -
GRO Reference: 1849 S Quarter in THE MORPETH UNION Volume 25 Page 332
John
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1881 census might help others?
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WM-WWVY
Colin
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This looks likely on freereg.
William FINLAY Baptism 15 Oct 1848 Northumberland Chollerton : St Giles : Bishop's Transcript
Mother: Isabella FINLAY
Person abode Barrasford
Notes Mother spinster
Colin
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Many thanks Rosie99, ColC and John Hood for your interest and the information you have given me. I am working my way through it and at least feel able to make a little further progress which is a huge help to me, Again your interest and help is very much appreciated.
Doric
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Isabella Finlay aged 25 ,unmarried ,born Monk Seaton, house servant ,Pudding Row Hexham 1851,
Isabella Finlay aged 37, unmarried, born Barrington, house servant 1861 in Chollerton,
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Many thanks for that. Very interesting and much appreciated
Doric
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This looks possible on freereg?
Isabella FINLEY Baptism 14 Mar 1824 Northumberland Tynemouth : Christ Church : Bishop's Transcript
Father forename William
Mother forename Ann
Father surname FINLEY
Person abode Monkseaton
Father occupation Collier
Colin
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Yes that looks like Isabellas bapt Collin.
1851 William has a Daug Margaret born c 1835
On FreeREG has her bapt is 17 Jan 1836 Chollerton
+ Jane 19 Jun 1825
Possible Marriage;
12 Feb 1820, St Mary the Virgin, Morpeth
William FINLAY to Ann SANDERSON
Both of the Parish
ANN Finlay buried 11 Oct 1837 Chollerton
Age 37
Abode Barrasford
Witnesses, Thomas LISHMAN/Wm LEIGHTON
From the 1851 Census grandchildren of William;
Ann Findley 8 Granddaughter
Wm Findley 2 Grandson
Mary Findley 2 Granddaughter
ANNE was bapt 04 Mar 1843 Mother ANNE
WILLIAM you have
MARY I am not sure of
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Thanks to all who have helped me re the parentage of William C. Finlay, the problem has now been resolved. Your help has been very much appreciated.
Doric