Secas, Leeds?

[imt]

Thanks Dave and Andrea.  This is the correct family in the 1881 census.  I've looked again for a marriage for George Foster in Bristol between 1881 and 1891 but without success. 

I have interpreted his occupation as artist's assistant.  He goes on to become a labourer and died as a result of an accident in 1919.

[Calverley Lad]

Could the occupation of George be artisan, ie craftsman, skilled mechanic, manual worker?
(Sorry I don't have access to actual record).
 Brian

[dave the tyke]

Don't forget that the marriage would most likely have taken place in the parish where his wife was living and not where he lived.
The 1911 census would give the length of time of the marriage if his wife was still alive.

Dave

[imt]

Thanks, Dave, especially for the tip about 1911 census.  Unfortunately I don't have access to this but I have a friend who does!

[libby9]

In 1851 the family were living in Back Rockingham St, Leeds, the street no longer exists, but was very near to the city centre in the Woodhouse Lane Merrion Street area.

I cannot understand Secas - there's no area near Woodhouse Lane/Merrion St which resembles Secas.

[imt]

Thanks, again to all who have responded.  I've just returned from a week's holiday in York.  I managed to go back two further generations after visiting the Borthwick Institute at York Uni.  Now I have to sit down and input all the data on my PC and I can maybe get back even further using our local Mormon facility.
I'm still confused by the Secas reference but have too many other lines to follow to worry about that just at the moment.

[binsey]

Hi,

      I've just discovered Rootschat and registered.  I see you have been researching the Fosters of York, later of Bristol.  Allen Foster, brother of George, was my paternal grandfather.  His third son, Allan, was my father.  Like you, I've had a problem trying to find George's wife and his death. 

      Do get in touch if you'd like to exchange family history information.

                         good wishes,   Binsey

[Calverley Lad]

Binsey: Once you have made another 2 posts you can freely exchange messages using the personal message system.- Likewise people can't contact you till that 3rd message by yourself.
Providing you don't put onto this board a valid e mail address you will be o'k.
 Brian

[Clever clogs]

There is a baptism at Leeds St Thomas in 1859 for a George Foster to William and Ellen. William is a tailor, and address given at what looks like Templar Street.

Street still there today off Vicar Lane, runs parallel with Lady Lane, under the inner ring road.

Secas reference might be Sheepscar, a contracted mumble of word like Shecar possibly?

George is in 1911 census still without elusive wife, living in Bristol and working as a nurse in a lunatic asylum (I think) says he has been married 37 years, which puts it at 1877. Bit early?