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Occupation Interests / Re: Billiard Marker
« on: Saturday 23 August 25 18:57 BST (UK)  »
Thankyou! Originally,  I had, mistakenly,  read the term as 'billiard maker' and only when revisiting recently saw it said 'billiard marker'.
Appreciate you help

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Occupation Interests / Billiard Marker
« on: Saturday 23 August 25 18:44 BST (UK)  »
Billiard Marker - Can anyone tell me - or point me in the right direction to find out - what this occupation involves?
The person in question has registered a death and this occupation is given under his name as the informant. The date, if that is of any help, in 1906
Thanks

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Warwickshire / Re: Where are Mary Cope and daughter in 1901?
« on: Sunday 27 July 25 18:46 BST (UK)  »
True! - I hadn't spotted that.

I also don't think Martha Mary was a widow when she married in 1906 as I think her husband from 1887, Joseph Samuel Cope - who had been living with his son in 1901 was, by 1911, in Birmingham Workhouse. Though I still need to confirm it is the same man. Technically though I suppose they had been apart long enough for her to assume she was a widow.

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Warwickshire / Re: Where are Mary Cope and daughter in 1901?
« on: Sunday 27 July 25 18:31 BST (UK)  »
Wow! They both look like very likely matches. I've looked for so long so really appreciate the help.

The 1901 census matches with the mother's name and age. Also Winifred ( Winnie) is the correct age and has been correctly registered as step daughter.

Also the marriage looks like a distinct possibility - although the name has changed with Martha also added. The bride's father though was called George Ashley. 

Really pleased with these - thank you both!

Just seen further updates. Mary (Martha) in 1911 which confirms that relationship.
But then seen something else to look up - thanks LadyHawk
I love it when the info comes together!

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Warwickshire / Where are Mary Cope and daughter in 1901?
« on: Sunday 27 July 25 17:23 BST (UK)  »
 
I am hoping someone is able to help me locate a couple of people in 1901. I have searched but with no luck.

In 1887, on September 10th a marriage took place in St Jude's Birmingham for Joseph Samuel Cope, age 47 (widower) occupation a  painter,  and Mary Ann Ashley age 21 (spinster). The marriage certificate is on Ancestry.

In 1891 the couple are at 107 Cook Street, Aston.  Joseph (49) and Mary Ann Cope (23) now have  a daughter age 8 months, born Sparkbrook. Head of the household is Emma Ashley ( Joseph, is her son -in -law and gives his occupation as a painter). I'm pretty sure this occupation is a decorator /painter rather than an artist /painter. (RG12/2426 p9)

In 1901 I think I may have found Joseph in 1901 living with his son from a previous marriage ( also called Joseph and his wife Elizabeth) (RG13/2826 p27) It looks like he is still married.

However I cannot find his wife Mary Cope or their daughter, Winifred A Cope in 1901.

Would appreciate all suggestions for how I might find them.

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Ancestral Family Tree DNA Testing / DNA clusters basic question
« on: Friday 11 July 25 19:50 BST (UK)  »
I have following with interest the various posts about Ancestry’s new tool around clustering. I know it’s going to take a while to roll out to all users  but am just wondering if it will be available to  all Ancestry subscribers or is it just for those who pay the extra for Pro Tools?

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The Common Room / Re: Certificate from GRO
« on: Thursday 27 March 25 23:04 GMT (UK)  »
CaroleW - Fortunately,  I have been able to download several certificates at the £3 mark - so I’m looking on the bright side and counting what I’ve saved since the cheaper certificates were introduced!
I also like that you see the information as soon as you order.

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The Common Room / Re: Certificate from GRO
« on: Thursday 27 March 25 12:01 GMT (UK)  »
Thankyou Comberton. I’ve now ordered the certificate following your information.
I’ve been lucky, for a while now, that  for all the certificates I have needed Ive been able to order a  digital copy. Had to pay the £12 for this one from 1958 which will arrive next week by post but am pleased that I will be able to obtain the information I need.

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The Common Room / Certificate from GRO
« on: Thursday 27 March 25 10:42 GMT (UK)  »
Hi I am hoping to obtain a copy of a certificate of death. The death occurred in Leeds in March 1958 , this is shown on FreeBMD. When I look on the GRO site though the records for that year are not available  ( the last date show is 1957 and then there is a gap up until 1984).
 Is there another way I can try or are these records just not available?
Thanks

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