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Hi.
I have John Lansdown b. Westminster, age 17yrs, on 1851 census  living with his mother (Margaret) and father James, who is a cordwainer.  Are you sure it's Francis?  I haven't looked at the original record.
With thanks
Tracy

I'm trying to find any information for John Lansdown.
Born around 1834, Westminster.  Died 1899.
Married Catherine Mahan 1854 and Sarah Brown 1871.

I think His first wife (Catherine) may have died in child birth. 
She died Sept 1/4 1869, age 35 yrs, Lambeth.
There is a birth entry for Elizabeth Martha Lansdown Sept 1/4 1869, Lambeth.
Obviously with out a certificate I can't be sure.
I've been trying to find Elizabeth on the 1871 census without success.

Her Siblings;
Catherine Lansdown b.1858, Westminster
Mary Lansdown b.1861, Westminster
Susan Lansdown b.1863, Westminster
Are at 54 Brandon Street, Newington, Lambeth with their widowed father.
Elizabeth is not with the family.

Neither is her eldest sister;
Margaret Lansdown b.1856, Westminster.



The first child of John Lansdown with his second wife (Sarah Brown) was;
Martha Louisa Lansdown b.1872, Camberwell

I have recently had contact from a researcher, who had heard from his mother, that John Lansdown was the result of an upstairs-downstairs liason.
I heard through my family there could be a connection with Lord Lansdown (Marquise?) but no evidence to back this up obviously. 
Any ideas how we could find out what really happened to start these family stories?
With thanks
Tracy

Hi,

Thanks to you all for your help.  (Edwin was definately 4yrs on 1851 census)

Hi,
I have a marriage for a George Gyles in Sept 1/4 1860. 
Camberwell, Gt.London/Surrey;
V.1d, p.194.
When I looked at the page quoted he is the only person on the page married in Camberwell.  I know his wife was called Elizabeth from census returns, could any one help me find her please?
Tracy

Hi,
Thanks very much Posteria,  glad to hear william  is still alive and well in 1911.
Best wishes,
Tracy