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Hi there....I'm not sure if your Ggrandfather is related as the Edwin (Hobbs?-)Chapman in my family tree was born in Stanford Dingley in Berkshire.  Here is the info from the 1851 census:

Stanford Dingley Dist 6
HO107/1691  FOLIO 146  PAGE 3

Joseph HOBBS, Head, 31, Journeyman Tanner
Hannah HOBBS, Wife, 41,  , b Pewsey Wilts
Henry HOBBS, Son, 4
Charles HOBBS, Son, 2
Ann HOBBS, Daur, 11m
Thomas CHAPMAN, Stepson, 15, Blacksmith
Marth CHAPMAN, Stepdaur, 12
Albert CHAPMAN, Stepson, 10
Edwin CHAPMAN, Stepson, 8

This would make Edwin Chapman's birth year as 1843 and his father was George Chapman.  George Chapman died and then Hannah his wife remarried, Joseph Hobbs.  They went on to have 3 children together.  There is a small chance that Edwin took the Hobbs with Chapman as his own since he is the youngest of the Chapman children however I haven't researched him in later census records to confirm this.

I would suggest you obtain a copy of your Ggrandad's birth certificate as this will confirm the facts either way.

Good luck, regards
Katie

Hi

I've just changed my post as I've realised I made a huge mistake and was searching for a Frederick James Chapman when it should have been Baker.  Been searching Chapmans on the other side of the family for so long I made an error.  Sorry for any confusion and thanks for your advice about searching at the records office in Reading - I plan a trip there sometime soon!

Hi Tanja

Thanks for the link - I've been using ancestory all afternoon but got a bit lost on the site as been searching the marriage section and then deaths section for ages.  When I tried to go back to the births I couldn't find the right search option.  It's been long day and I've been searching so many records I think I need a break!

As for the Maurice - I think it's the wrong person as he should be older not younger than my nan (according to my Dad).  The other one Stan doesn't link in either but is about the right year.  It's so frustrating as they must be there somewhere.

The only info I have is:

Maisie (oldest), Mod (aka Maurice), Fred, Doris Winifred? (b. 7/8/1922) Betty, Stan (youngest)

Doris Winifred? Baker dad is Frederick James Baker.

I've searched marriage records from 1922 back to 1905 but none tie up with Ford and only other maiden names I have are Green and Williams.

I've tried finding death certs for Doris Winifred's siblings but could only find the two I've told you about.

What information is on the death certificate? Does it give the mother's details?

Any other ideas on what I could do now would be gratefully received!

Katie

Thanks Tanja.

I will let you know if it turns out to be the right one.

Just one thing, can you help decipher the reference - I think it is 2 o 693

Cheers for your help, much appreciated.

Katie

Please can someone look up James Chapman (age 61) and James Chapman s/o (age 19) in 1841 census. Could be living in or near Stanford Dingley.  Already know about Charles Chapman & George Chapman (James' brother's aged 45 & 43) living there. Would also be interested if there are any other Chapman's in that area?

Thanks