1851/61/71 - Smith - Towcester

[Arranroots]

If you find your self with some spare time, the BMD indexes are online at Ancestry (Beta version but free at the moment).

Let us know if you find anything that might help.

It would be a good idea to update your other post to reflect the fact that the 1901 is now found.

Talk to you soon

Arranroots 

[Tati]

I can see a John Smith born Towcester 10 years out (born ca 1841) in 1881, married to an Emma and with children... By 1891, Emma is down as married but husband is not around... Not very convincing, I know 

 

[wamwig]

Hi Tati

Dont suppose it gives his occupation as Shoemaker does it?

Anthony

[Arranroots]

Funny you should say that Tanja

Marriage

Mar 1877 Northampton

Samuel John W SMITH

Emma HALFORD or Jemima PARBERY

Vol 3b/ Page 99



I had wondered whether he did a bunk!!

(sorry to cast nasturtiums Anthony!  )

[Arranroots]

He is a shoe rivetter in 1881 - but some of the children were born before the possible marriage above.

Hmmm

[wamwig]

Umm

This is getting interesting, the name certainly ties up with the 1901 census and the theory may also explain why he married under the name John. I'm intrigued now, never expected this.

Anthony

[Tati]

He is a shoe rivetter in 1881 - but some of the children were born before the possible marriage above.

Hmmm

They were already married in 1871, if I remember well.
The 1881 reference is RG11/1550 48 24 if you want to have a look, Anthony.

Tanja    

[Arranroots]

Just a note of caution re professions, I am sure you are aware that Northamptonshire was the centre of a very large shoemaking industry & a good proportion of the population would have been engaged in it in some way.

Just the same, it does look intriguing - work harder!!  You need the money for all these certs, LOL!  

[wamwig]

Arranroots/Tanja

Well obviously I need several more certificates now, lots to think about as well, my dad will certainly be surprised. The name certainly fits the theory and may explain the name change and probably the move to Braintree and then Hertford. Thanks for all your help, when I find out more I'll let you know.

Best Regards

Anthony