John Gee

[smithy]

Looking for John Gee gives his place of birth on 1881,1891 and 1901 census as Nottingham. On the 1871 his place of birth is given as Loughbro Leicester. He married Sarah Lowe in 1868 in Loughbro. His  place of residence on marriage cert. is Queen St.Loughbro. As yet have not been able to find a birth for him his father's name is William Gee on his marriage cert. He was 25yrs. when he married but on the census his year of birth differs to his age as stated on marriage cert. Also unable to locate him on the 1861 census.I have been helped on Rootschat with the 1871 census for him. Would like to find his birth and parents if possible,as I have been able to follow him through until the 1901 census. Most greatful for any help given.

smithy

[TonyV]

Greetings Smithy

I have the name Gee in my family so your posting caught my eye.

I found reference to a John Gee aged 18 in the 1861 census born in Notts serving as a private in the army and registered at Winchester St Thomas (so I assume Peninsula Barracks).

I also found a family of Gees living in L'boro in the same census. No more than a possible coincidence but here are the main details

RG9/2273 ED 6 Folio 92 page 14

Sch 75 Queen St
Mary Gee head wid 67 seamstress L'boro
William son 30 Cotton FWK (I think)  do.
William g/son 15  do.  Leicester

My own connection may also be nothing to do with your Gees as Gee is a fairly common name.

My maternal great grandmother was Elizabeth Ann Gee b.1846 to George William Gee and Elizabeth in Somerby (nr. Melton).

Probably none of this helps but at least you've now got an answer of sorts!

regards

Tony

[smithy]

Hi Tony, Thanks for the posting re. John Gee hadn't thought that he may have been in the army! (If that is him) His age fits with age given on marriage cert. Now could I please ask where is Peninsula Barracks being from Australia would not have a clue!!!  Perhaps then I may be able to follow through with that. I have not as yet checked if I have Elizabeth Ann Gee with any info. I have, but will let you know if I do.
Thanks again

Regards

Smithy

[TonyV]

Hi Smithy

Soldier John Gee was shown at "Winchester St Thomas" which is a parish name. With census returns it is sometimes difficult to see the name of the institution but for reasons I won't bore you with I know about the former barracks at Winchester which was next to St. Thomas' church and was called Peninsula Barracks (presumably named after the Peninsula wars).

I don't know whether you know about Winchester which was the seat of monarchs and government centuries ago. It has an original Roman castle later enlarged by the Normans (now mainly ruins). The surviving Great Hall of the old castle, a magnificent building, contains "King Arthur's Round Table" hanging on the wall (recently proven to be a 16th century fake). The barracks was alongside these buildings and many of the Victiorian Buildings and the barracks square are still there.  If it was your ancestor he lived in a very important English historical area for some of his life!

I see that you live in Victoria. I have a daughter-in-law from Melbourne - a delightful city and a fantastic coastline!

regards

Tony

[smithy]

Hi Tony thanks for the  other info. re. Soldier John Gee. I guess my next step would be to try and find how to go about researching army records.(Which I haven't a clue how to do that)

I do have an Elizabeth Gee her parents are William Gee & Ann ?
born 1852. according to  age on 1861 census. In 1861 they are living at 7 Carlton Rd. Nottingham.

Yes Melbourne is a great city, I live about 2 hours east of Melbourne not only is the coastline great but so are the mountains and farming areas.

Thanks again for your interest about John Gee. I think his early years may remain a mystery for a while.

Regards

Smithy

[Heather D]

Hi Smithy,

Can I ask you to give me John's age and given birthplace in each of the later censuses?

If it's helpful I will then go through the Gee entries on the Notts 1851, to see if I can find him with his family.

Heather

[smithy]

Hi Heather. Thanks for reading my query re. John Gee. Here is his ages and birth places on census.

1871 Age 27yrs. occ. pork butcher  born loughbro Leicester.
1881 Age 34yrs. occ.         butcher  born Nottingham
1891 Age 46yrs. occ. pork butcher  born Nottingham
1901 Age 50 yrs. occ.        butcher  born Nottingham.

He married Sarah Ann Lowe at Loughbro in 1868. gives his age as 25 yrs. His Fathers name as William.

Thanks for any help you are able to give, his early years and his
birth date are at this stage a mystery.

Regards

Smithy

[Heather D]

Wow, I wish I could only age 23 years in every 30  What was his father's occupation when John married?

Bear with me Smithy and I'll get round to it as soon as I can

Heather

[smithy]

Heather John Gee age on 1901 census is 56 yrs. (not 50) !!! sorry typing error.

His father William Occ. in 1868 is Butcher as per John Gee's marriage cert.

Thanks Heather any help greatly appreciated

smithy