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Holmes family from Burton on Trent
« on: Thursday 28 July 11 18:38 BST (UK) »
Trying to find any information about my grandmother Elizabeth Mary Waldram who married Elias Holmes in 1908 in Derby. I have always wondered where the name Waldram originated from, it is supposed to have welsh connections, but nothing so far

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Re: Holmes family from Burton on Trent
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 28 July 11 19:24 BST (UK) »
Hi cheecky face

The marriage entry for your grandmother (1908 Derby) actually has her as Mary Elizabeth Waldram.  Have you found her in the census prior to her marriage?  For example, I think this might be her in 1891 (surname entered as Waldam):

RG12; Piece: 2727; Folio 110; Page 4
33 John Street, Derby
Elijah Waldam, Railway Cut(?) Porter, 38, b. Derby
Betsy Waldam, wife, 35, b. Derby
Mary E, 5, b. Derby
Arthur, 3, b. Derby
3 male boarders

1901
37 Yates Street, Derby
entered as Waldram
Elijah, 48, Railway Cut(?) Porter
Betsey 45
May, 15, domestic servant
Arthur, 13, errand boy
Ernest, 6, b. Derby

Elijah looks to have been the son of William & Ann Waldram
William born Osgathorpe, Leicestershire & Ann born Belton, Leicestershire

Just wondering how far you've got with researching the family back through the years? (don't want to send you info you already have)

Dazey

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Re: Holmes family from Burton on Trent
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 28 July 11 19:54 BST (UK) »
thanks dazey for nfo. I have some info already, but have to find info about waldram name and origins.

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Re: Holmes family from Burton on Trent
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 15 January 14 13:58 GMT (UK) »
Hi Again Cheecky face,

I think I too am descended from Elijah and Betsy Waldam.

If i'm allowed to PM after this, I will get in touch.

Best regards

CPVH


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Re: Holmes family from Burton on Trent
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 15 January 14 15:24 GMT (UK) »
Hi Again Cheecky face,

I think I too am descended from Elijah and Betsy Waldam.

If i'm allowed to PM after this, I will get in touch.

Best regards

CPVH

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Re: Holmes family from Burton on Trent
« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 15 January 14 15:28 GMT (UK) »
Hi Again Cheecky face,

I think I too am descended from Elijah and Betsy Waldam.

If i'm allowed to PM after this, I will get in touch.

Best regards

Hi CPVH hoping you get this as not to good replying yet. Would be nice to catch up with any present day.I knew nothing about my mums family at all so any info would be welcome to find past/present information about grandparents

CPVH

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Re: Holmes family from Burton on Trent
« Reply #6 on: Wednesday 15 January 14 15:29 GMT (UK) »
Hi Again Cheecky face,

I think I too am descended from Elijah and Betsy Waldam.

If i'm allowed to PM after this, I will get in touch.

Best regards

CPVH

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Re: Holmes family from Burton on Trent
« Reply #7 on: Wednesday 15 January 14 15:33 GMT (UK) »
Still ot sure how to reply to posts could someone give me an idea of how to post a reply please

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Re: Holmes family from Burton on Trent
« Reply #8 on: Wednesday 15 January 14 16:07 GMT (UK) »
Hi Cheecky face,

You just did!

I still can't PM though.