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« on: Tuesday 27 February 07 15:41 GMT (UK) »
I'm trying to trace a Tobey Willder born 1887 I have a Tobey willder  born 1835 and  have him dwelling in Chirton 1881  but has no son at that time and lose all trace of him after that

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« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 27 February 07 22:27 GMT (UK) »
Greendoor,

Do you have any record ( English) of Tobey senior or his family before or after Census 1881..e.g. censuses, church records, BMD registrations ?

Michael Dixon
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GALLAGHER ( + variations).
Areas. Co Sligo, Co Leitrim, Co Mayo. IRELAND.
Ontario, CANADA
Lowell, Ma, USA
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« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 28 February 07 13:32 GMT (UK) »
Hi Micheal
 No I have  not much to go on, just came across my grandmothers marriage cert 1903 in Campbeltown Scotland Marjory Dohertyand Tobey Wilders both showpeople ,so I'm just begining my search

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« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 28 February 07 13:46 GMT (UK) »


Hi Greendoor !

You might like to check this site !!  :)

http://users.nwon.com/pauline/Travellers.html

Maybe you could have this post changed to the Travellers board ..... can you give any more details ? ..... family stories etc - to help somebody help you - lots of people there to help !  :) :)

Annie  :)
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« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 28 February 07 14:06 GMT (UK) »
Hi Annie
Im sorry I don't have much to go on as my mum died when I was very young and I have just came across her birth & marriage cert

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« Reply #5 on: Friday 30 March 12 22:49 BST (UK) »
Hi there..
Not to sure if we are on the same page but my greatgrandfather toby ( eboy.joesph) wilders was a boxer and showman from ireland..my grandfather warner wikders is a showman..and my father is also toby( eboy joesph ) wilders..all showmen...is it the same toby do u think?