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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: 1851 England Census Handwriting
« on: Saturday 20 December 25 06:17 GMT (UK)  »
Thanks Peter, very helpful :)

Charle's BC definitely implies that Hannah and F C C Wordsworth were married (Hannah Wordsworth, formerly Barber), though I suspect this isn't the case. At least, I have no proof that they were married, and if they were, it wasn't for long, as he married again in 1843. As for the Aus marriage certificate, I doubt Hannah would have listed a previous marriage had she had one. Thank you for reminding me about the shipping record! I had forgotten about that :)

Thank you everyone!

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: 1851 England Census Handwriting
« on: Friday 19 December 25 00:55 GMT (UK)  »
Thank you both.

Yes, I've been trying to pinpoint the date she left England for some time. I have a letter that suggests Hannah and Charles left for New Zealand/Australia together in 1855, though I wonder if she hadn't already visited and late returned with her son.

I suspect Charles is illegitimate. I have a birth certificate that lists C. F. F. Wordsworth as the father, though have never found a marriage record for him and Hannah (though I have for his many other wives!).

Is it common for a child as old as 8 to be listed as a 'nursing child'?

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / 1851 England Census Handwriting
« on: Thursday 18 December 25 06:33 GMT (UK)  »
Hi everyone,

I am trying to decipher a few lines in this census entry. It is for Favell Charles Forth Wordsworth. I believe he is listed as a 'nursing child', even though he is 8 years old. This age would be correct for him, so I am not thinking that the age listed is a mistake. I am also intrigued by the comment in the occupation section of the census which I believe says 'child at nurse'. If anyone could confirm this or offer other suggestions I would be appreciative. He is the son of a Hannah Barber, who is not listed here (or anywhere else I have found), and I'm guessing that the Francis and Susan Barber listed alongside Favell are her parents.

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