family name ELWIN

[sheiky]

Hi Everyone
Does anyone have any connections to ELWIN'S in Norfolk. Got back as far as 1830, but have not found anyone who has ELWIN ancestors before that.
Found a couple of Elwin's in Historical directories, trying to link them to my family.
My last ancestor I have is JAMES ELWIN married a MARY ANN ALTHORPE in 1830.
Census says he was born in Cantley,cannot find birth/baptism for him.
He died in 1872 age 71,which makes his birth year around 1801.
He was a Baker by profession, and others I have found in directories are also Baker's.
Another James Elwin in 1802 Thomas Peck Directory (Baker) 45 pottergate street.

Peter Elwin 6 Fishgate
Robert Elwin 2 Hungate street
Both were Baker's, listed in 1783 Chase Directory.

Any help appreciated.
sheila

[trish1120]

There are a few on here;

http://www.doun.org/transcriptions/surnames.php?surname=ELWIN
Also try variations of name.

Have you tried FreeREG
www.freereg.org.uk

Also remember that it could be spelt Ellwin, Ellwyn etc also, so use soundex on Freereg


I also see on the 1841 census that possibly Mary Althorpes parents are living a couple of houses away.
Trish

[sheiky]

Hi Trish
Thanks for the suggestions, I have tried alternatives but had no luck at the moment,have had no luck trying to find others who are searching Elwin family tree.
Regards Sheila