Thank you all so much for not giving up. I had managed to find the family living in 2 separate houses in the 1911 census (Nos 4 and 6 Disraeli Street, Belfast) Thanks so much for finding my mum's family in the 1901 census. Is the 1901 census available now on line?
My mum Elizabeth Taylor was born at 6 Disraeli Street, Belfast, daughter of Charles Taylor and Hessie Kennedy. Unfortunately, my mum has just died in June 2010 and so I shall not be able to tell her of my findings. This is what happens!
I questioned my mum lots about her family. I did know there were connections in Larne but hadn't really pieced much info together.
I do however know that my mum's grandfather was Watson Kennedy and I do have one photo of him so I am making a start on my Irish connections. My cousin has also fetched me a marriage certificate from St. Anne's Belfast for my grandparents Charles Taylor and Hessie Kennedy - 10th June 1912. My grandfather, Charles Taylor, was 24 and his father's name was William Taylor, a carpenter but I have no idea where to find out any more about him. Perhaps one day.
Were the records before 1901 the records which were destroyed?
Thank you all so very much for your help. :)You are truly wonderful people who are willing to help us. I cannot thank you enough.
I have recommended RootsChat to other people and they have been amazed at the help they have received.
PS My granddaughter and my cousin's daughter are both 12 and their history project is to produce a family tree - guess who's got the job of helping them!
Thanks to all of you.
Maeabbie
