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Ireland / Re: A problem: Bridget & Margaret interchangable?
« on: Wednesday 06 November 24 11:24 GMT (UK) »
I have the exact same problem !
I can see 3 x great grandmother on census of 1841 as Margaret, in the workhouse in 1847, her husband is widowed on census of 1861 (no trace of family on 1851 census). I can find death entry for Bridget in the right area in 1847 (after discharge from workhouse) with correct age - so dates and location match up. Their daughter (2 x great grandmother) is called Bridget so maybe a family nick name. This is all in Strand area of London but Margaret and husband Michael are on 1841 census as Irish - which is the family link we were expecting to find. Can't find any of them in the Irish records though (but I was looking for Margaret not Bridget - LOL)
If only our ancestors could have thought ahead for our sakes and been more consistent !
I can see 3 x great grandmother on census of 1841 as Margaret, in the workhouse in 1847, her husband is widowed on census of 1861 (no trace of family on 1851 census). I can find death entry for Bridget in the right area in 1847 (after discharge from workhouse) with correct age - so dates and location match up. Their daughter (2 x great grandmother) is called Bridget so maybe a family nick name. This is all in Strand area of London but Margaret and husband Michael are on 1841 census as Irish - which is the family link we were expecting to find. Can't find any of them in the Irish records though (but I was looking for Margaret not Bridget - LOL)
If only our ancestors could have thought ahead for our sakes and been more consistent !