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Renfrewshire / Re: Where did John Downie die?
« on: Monday 03 January 11 02:10 GMT (UK) »
Thanks seekthem for replying to my query.
Yes, I have the 1881 & 1891 census records for Thomas Ward and Jane Downie. Thomas Ward is the brother of my gggrandfather Robert Ward. By researching Robert Ward's brothers and sisters I'm filling in gaps for the Ward family and when they came to Scotland from Ireland.
Thomas Ward was previously married to Jane Fleming (another Jane) marriage was 17 Jun 1859 New Kirkpatrick, Dunbartonshire. In 1861 census Thomas and Jane were living in Shuttle St Paisley with a 4 year old daughter, Elizabeth Ward. Elizabeth was born well before the marriage - haven't been able to find a relevant birth certificate for her. Sounds like there was a marriage breakdown and Thomas later lived with Jane Painting/Downie. If poor law record states co-habiting there would not seem to be a legal marriage. Is this poor law record available to purchase? Happy to share any info with Roryboy.
The rest of the Ward family (Thomas's mother, brothers and sisters, grandmother & uncle) were also living in Paisley - at 26 Well St in 1861 census and from other certificates seem to be from Killyleagh, Down, Ireland. The research continues.
Thanks and Regards
Yes, I have the 1881 & 1891 census records for Thomas Ward and Jane Downie. Thomas Ward is the brother of my gggrandfather Robert Ward. By researching Robert Ward's brothers and sisters I'm filling in gaps for the Ward family and when they came to Scotland from Ireland.
Thomas Ward was previously married to Jane Fleming (another Jane) marriage was 17 Jun 1859 New Kirkpatrick, Dunbartonshire. In 1861 census Thomas and Jane were living in Shuttle St Paisley with a 4 year old daughter, Elizabeth Ward. Elizabeth was born well before the marriage - haven't been able to find a relevant birth certificate for her. Sounds like there was a marriage breakdown and Thomas later lived with Jane Painting/Downie. If poor law record states co-habiting there would not seem to be a legal marriage. Is this poor law record available to purchase? Happy to share any info with Roryboy.
The rest of the Ward family (Thomas's mother, brothers and sisters, grandmother & uncle) were also living in Paisley - at 26 Well St in 1861 census and from other certificates seem to be from Killyleagh, Down, Ireland. The research continues.
Thanks and Regards