SKELCY/SKELCHER Surname

[chris_49]

Hi Kia,

I sometimes direct new people to this site and thread and "promote" it to make it easier to find. Don't know if any of them have actually read it.

Anyway, our "relations in common" are Henry and Harriet's sons William Hall (b 1872 Cubbington) and John (b 1875 Marton). I lose track of them - the name is very common.

I always add a note of caution that the Elizabeth Skelcher who wed William Battey in 1799 might not be this one, but her first cousin and near-contemporary of the same name. However, there is strong circumstantial evidence that she was the one who married William Enoch in 1818. Both cousins are on the 1841 in Cubbington, ages rounded down of course, but by 1851 only Mrs Battey remains.

There are dozens of Battey descendants on my tree at GenesReunited (and on a less complete one at MyHeritage) if you're interested. Perversely, one branch moves from Warks where the name is rare to Lancs where it is common - at least in the Batty variant, as which they often get transcribed.

Chris

 

[chris_49]

Addendum to previous post: William Hall was never found on any subsequent census, and may have died the year he was born. Henry, Harriet and John Hall were found all the way to the 1901, still in Marton, John still single, no other children. I had other priorities when the 1911 was briefly available.
 

[KevinThornicroft]

Hi

I am also tracing the Skelcey family tree. My mum is Joan Skelcey, daughter of Frank Skelcey, grandaughter of James Sklecey and Sarah Green. She still lives in Cubbington.

According to my mum (and a few bits found on the census) we have the following names and dates for the children of James and Sarah. Any corrections to my info would be most welcome:

George c1873 - 1975
Elizabeth c1878 - 1940
William c1880 - 1962
Emma c1882 - 1965
Annie c1884 - 1940
James c1886 - 1930
Frank c1888 - 1939
Mabel c1891 - 1980
Rosa c1893 - 1965
Lois c1896 - 1970

Many thanks

[chris_49]

Hi Kevin,

Pleased to meet you, you are my second cousin. I'm a grandson of eldest George Henry. You're right about all the brothers and sisters, the only one missing is Ellen b 1877 who died as a teenager. The birth years you have for the others are right or very nearly. Lizzie's first name was Hannah, Emma was Florence and Annie was Sarah, but they all preferred their middle names.

I'm in touch with my late mother's cousin, Rose's daughter - you'll know who I mean - whom I believe is also in touch with your mum. (And with my own first cousins, and second cousins such as grandchildren of James and Lois). Do you still keep up with your aunt on the Skelcey side, and your first cousins, including the son of your late uncle? I've not managed to make contact with them. Please excuse oblique references, but it's a convention not to name living people without their permission on Rootschat (or anywhere on the internet for that matter.)

Most non-London Skelceys and Skelseys seem to originate in Cubbington. I have a big family tree on GenesReunited - you have to be a member to see it -with a lot of Skelceys and a fair few Greens on it. Or I could provide you with more family details by private message.

Chris



 

[KevinThornicroft]

Hello Cousin, that's absoutely brilliant.

I do keep in touch with the aunts and cousins.

I am a member of Genes Reunited, although currently only a free member so I don't think I can currently access you tree. Looks like I'll be joining tonight.

Kevin

[KevinThornicroft]

Hi Chris
Just to let you know I am now a fully paid up member of Genes Reunited. Not sure yet how it all works, do you need to send me message on GenesReunited so that I can share my tree?
Cheers

[chris_49]

Will do

[chris_49]

Once again I'm "promoting" this thread for the benefit of a new member.

Chris

[Oblivion]

Nudging for someone coming to have a look-there's lots of us about !