Ontario Marriage Info Howson/Baker

[Mrs Dalloway]

Ahh... thanks Jools.  I wonder what made them pack up and leave... a little family heading off on a big adventure together.  Harry married and both his children died childless...   He was a banker, so they must have landed on their feet, so to speak.

Your research tonight has been just great.  Their story is unfolding before my eyes.  Thanks!

Clarissabell

[Jool]

Do you have access to the UK census records?  I have found them in 1861 in England but don't want to spoil your fun if you want to search yourself  

Jool

[Mrs Dalloway]

No Jools, I dont   So keep 'em coming, you are playing a blinder! 

Clarissabell

[Jool]

OK, here they are in 1861

28 Brech Road, Everton, Liverpool
James Gilbert Howson, head, b. abt. 1832 Newcastle, Staffordshire. Foreign Trust Merchant
Elizabeth Brooks Smith Howson, wife, b. abt. 1833 Liverpool
Henry Brooks Howson, son, b. abt. 1859, Everton
Lizzie Hardley Howson, daur, b. abt. 1860, Everton (age 7 months)
Elizabeth Coghlan, servant, b. abt. 1840, Ireland

James' job sounds quite important, perhaps that is what took them overseas.

I have looked for an immigration record for young Lizzie but can't see her.  The immigration records I posted above were individual so there may have been others travelling with them.

Jool

[Jool]

In 1851 James Howson is lodging with a Scott family at Upper Baker Street, West Derby, Liverpool

James G Howson, b. abt. 1832, Newcastle, Staffs.  Merchant's Clerk (fruit)

There is also an Ellen B Howson there listed as visitor, maybe his sister.  b. abt. 1828 Newcastle, Staffs

[Mrs Dalloway]

Wow...  Harry was born in Liverpool! That is great to know.  You have discovered so much about him in so short a time.  I hope little Lizzie survived.  Imagine a household where all the women were called Elizabeth It must have been confusing.  All the records I have found for this branch show that the men were either bankers, clerks or accountants...  There is so much information here.  Great detective work 
Thanks again,
Clarissabell

[Jool]

Hi, heres a bit more

James Gilbert Howson
Birth date: abt. 1831
Christening date: 11 Sept 1831
Place: Newcastle-under-Lyne, Staffordshire
Father: William Howson
Mother Sarah

Marriage JFM quarter West Derby, Lancashire
James Gilbert Howson & Elizabeth Brooks Smith Howarth

Jool

[Mrs Dalloway]

A bit more?? That's back another generation!!!  Brilliant Jools.  I've got to copy this down and add it to my family tree tomorrow.  I am soo glad I put up this post.

You are a good egg for helping me out.
Thank y o u   

Clarissabell

[Jool]

You're welcome, I enjoy a good mooch    I'll see what else there is to be found on the Howsons, then we'll tackle the Bakers.  I'll try to have a look over the weekend.

Cheers
Jool