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I am looking for Margaret Mulligan on the 1871 Census. She was born c.1859 in Belfast, Ireland. Her parents were William Mulligan [1830-1907] and Jane McCutcheon [1832-1903], both born in Ireland.

Margaret married Michael Grant on 5th February 1883 at St Andrew’s Church, Ancoats, Manchester. Her surname was written as Mullin and they were living at 6 Catherine Street.

I have her on the following censuses:-

1861 Scotland Census
14 Alma Street, Govan, Lanarkshire
with her parents and older sister, Mary Mulligan
Parish: Govan; ED: 10; Page: 21; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1861_114

1881 England Census
42 Peel Street, Chorlton-on-Medlock, Manchester
with her husband Michael Grant and sons, Thomas and Michael
Class: RG11; Piece: 3932; Folio: 58; Page: 41;

[She was recorded as married even though they didn’t marry until 1883]

1891 England Census
25 Bradshaw Street, Hulme, Manchester
with her husband Michael Grant and 5 children
Class: RG12; Piece: 3196; Folio: 46; Page: 3;

1901 England Census
25 Bradshaw Street, Hulme, Manchester
with her husband Michael Grant and 6 children
Class: RG13; Piece: 3708; Folio: 67; Page: 4

1911 England Census
20 Gay Street, Hulme, Manchester
a widow with 4 children and son-in-law

She died in 1914 and was buried in Southern Cemetery.

I am also looking for her parents in 1871 and 1881. They appear with Margaret in Scotland on the 1861 Census and then:-

1891 England Census
4 Shepley Yards, Manchester
Class: RG12; Piece: 3238; Folio: 37; Page: 7;

1901 England Census
Chorlton Union Workhouse, Withington, Manchester
Class: RG13; Piece: 3673; Folio: 177; Page: 8

They both died in the Workhouse and are buried in Southern Cemetery.

Yes I noticed that there were several families recorded as living at Thornhill, even in the earlier censuses.

I am wondering if they were a small group of terraced houses, and the group was called Thornhill. I think the 1939 Register is the first time I've seen a number.

A friend of mine who lives in the village is going to have a wander down when he gets chance and see what's there.

I think I've found it!

Managed to get on FindMyPast to do an address search. Thornhill isn't listed but its on Heyes Lane in Alderley Edge and at number 5 is an Emma Prince, who is a widow. Born 18th Dec 1887.

So the marriage is 2nd qtr 1927 Blackburn 8e 812 Charles H Prince and Emma Vernon.

The newspaper has misprinted Emma's name as Edna twice, in 1928 and 1933!

Thanks so much for everyone's input. I can move forward with this now. 

In which newspaper is the 1933 death announcement for CHP?

Its in the Alderley & Wilmslow Advertiser 17th November 1933. Its very brief.

"PRINCE On November 11th 1933 at Thornhill, Alderley Edge, CHARLES HENRY husband of Edna PRINCE"

I've been looking for a burial and so far have ruled out Alderley Edge Cemetery [where is was living and burial place of his son Arnold by his first wife] and St Bartholomew's Churchyard [where his parents were buried]. I think St John's Church, Lindow in Wilmslow is likely as that's where his first wife was buried but haven't found anything to confirm yet.