I have a Matilda Thomason born Beckbury c1845 - parents on the IGI as Henry Thomason and Sarah. She is on the 1851 census - Staffs (age 6) with Grandparents Benjamin Thomason (62 Staffs) and Matilda (61 Dean, Gloucestershire).
I'm guessing Matilda was born 1844 Shifnal - I ordered the bc but 3 weeks later it still hasn't arrived so I thought I'd try to do what I can without it.
Also on IGI is the birth and baptism of HENRY ELLIS JOYNER THOMASON (spelt Thomasin) born Cheddleton Staffs - born 1820 - bapt 1822 - son of Benjamin and Matilda.
As it seems to be the way that the Middle Names can be very helpful I was wondering if there was anyone out there that can link the name ELLIS JOYNER to a Matilda born c1790 in Dean - that moved to Staffs & married Benjamin Thomason or to the birth of Henry 1820 in staffs.
I've tried every combo I can think of on the IGI and census - any help or fresh ideas very much welcomed.
I have posted this of Staffs board too but I think my link is probably going to be in Gloucestershire - as I have found some Ellis Joyner and Joyners in the census from here.
MANY THANKS???
Jess
