Jane Dumbrell -1851

[Grump]

I am looking for a Jane Dumbrell in the 1851 census, born in late 1815/ early 1816 in East Malling, Kent. May still be in the county at that time.
Grump

[casalguidi]

Hi Grump

I couldn't immediately see her in 1851 census.  Is there any possiblity that she may have died - there is a Jane DUMBRILL death registered 1850 Malling registration district http://freebmd.rootsweb.com or is that somebody else?

If you think she should still be alive, perhaps you could give us another clue or two?

Casalguidi

[Grump]

Dear Casalguidi
Thanks for taking the trouble to check. The Jane Dumbrell buried at West Malling was the mother of the Jane I am seeking. She is on the 1841 census, but I can find no reference to her after that. I suppose she may have emigrated; I haven't checked the records for America, but it doesn't seem as though she went to Australia. It's all a bit of a mystery, but thanks again for looking.

Grump

[Grump]

A bit more information about Jane Dumbrell (on 1841 census, but lost in 1851). There is no sign of her marrying in the interim, as far as I can see. Have looked at 1837online without success. In 1841, she was working as a servant for a wine merchant, John Bookham, in West Malling. Could she have emigrated to America?

Grump

[casalguidi]

She's certainly a mystery or hiding somewhere .................. have had several looks but still can't find her anywhere in 1851+

Casalguidi

[Grump]

Thanks for looking again, Casalguidi.
I can find no record of marriage or death and have explored some likely Janes born in East Malling and with a different married surname, without success. I suppose she may have emigrated, but haven't explored that possibility yet.

Grump