Grimston - where is it?

[Dimps]

I noticed that there was an Emma Franklin in the same household in 1871 also born in Grimston Kent (a married sister perhaps?).  In 1881 her birthplace is recorded as just Kent and in 1891 as Springhead Kent.  She had died by 1901.

However, Springhead seems to be an area in/near Northfleet, just off the A2, so it is still in the right neck of the woods.

Dimps

Next Day:  I happened to go to Bluewater today (groan), so took the opportunity to look at Springhead.  Well, it's one of those weird urban fringe areas (apologies to anyone who lives there): a mixture of grubby-looking countryside, chalk/cement quarries, industry and dollops of housing(mainly 1930s) here and there.  I couldn't stop because of the confusion of diversions (lots of re-planning going on), huge lorries bearing down on me, etc.  There was a big cemetery in Springhead Road, which might be useful if you can find someone who lives closer than me.

Green Street Green is about 5km away.

[Dimps]

I have just had a look at the 1841 Census, and Casaguildi's hunch does seem to be the right one.  Edward was  in Green Street Green.

By 1851, the family (including little Emma, by this time) were in Perry Hill very close to Springhead - so I wonder whether Emma thought that was where she was born.

Just in case there was a Grimston in the area, I have posted a question on the Gravesend Historical Society forum.

[Istari]

Thanks for everything that you guys are doing on this , this is brill!!!!!!

[Dimps]

I received the following answer from "Big-Doug", administrator of the Gravesend Historical Society site:

"I think the reply in the Rootschat Forum was correct, there is no Grimston in this area. Possibly a mistranscribed Gravesend or Green Street Green."

Thanks Doug.