William Gosen

[Jacquie in Canada]

It has been a while since I added to this (you can see from my post I didn't intend to) but I have found something that may substantiate my HOLMAN link to Canada.  I have found a Canadian (Dover, Ontario) marriage record for Charles Reaume on 27 Nov 1877 to Louisa Holman 17yrs - Father George Holman Mother Elizabeth Squires

My Amelia Holman had a sister born 1860 (so age fits) and these are the parents' names.

The marriage registration for Louisa Holman and Charles Reaume indicates that Louisa was born in Raleigh Twp, Kent County, Ontario. That could be a mistake but I can't find them on any census after their marriage to check.

Jacquie

[Bo]

Thank you so much Jacquie.  I thought it was too much of a coincidence that the parents' names are exact but it could be one of those flukes that we come against sometimes. 

BTW I should have clarified that Amelia Holman's sister was also called Louisa, born c1860.

Thank you again 

[MaddsDad]

Dear Bo,
I'm not sure if you are still pursuing this query but I am happy to share the little info passed down to me.
William Gosen and Amelia Holman are my 2xgreat grandparents (via their daughter Agnes). my Nan (Annie Kennett nee Roach) first mentioned the name Gosen to us. Family tradition has it that this was the anglicised version of a French name, possibly Gausson (?).
I'm not sure if this is helpful or simply "muddies the water".
best regards
Martin

[Bo]

Hello Martin

I'm always pursuing my queries and I'm so pleased to hear from another link in the family.  My husband's (and therefore our kids) family come down through Agnes' brother, George.

I've seen the name Gausson (plus variants) and have often wondered if it is an anglicised version of the name.  The fact Amelia is from the Channel Islands makes it more plausible.

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply.  If I can return the favour just contact me.   

[Bo]

Martin, I forgot to ask if you have seen the census records that show your family (Roach) ?

[MaddsDad]

Hi Bo,
Thank you for your reply. I have a charming photo of Agnes Roach (nee Gosen) with three of her daughters taken in about 1910? If its not too remote a link I am happy to scan and send you a copy. Interesting if elusive family eh?!
regards
Martin

[Bo]

Martin, I would absolutely LOVE to see Agnes and her family.  Thank you so much!  We don’t have any old photos of any Gosens so am absolutely thrilled. 

Martin, how interesting is this family LOL ??  I’ve done the BMD thing but other than that don’t know too much.  I am so keen to find out where Amelia’s husband was born/died...I just can’t find him. Some day, though...some day 

[MaddsDad]

Hi Bo,

I have borrowed the Agnes Gosen photo from my sister. This has been duly scanned, please provide an e-mail address and I will send it as an attachment.

best regards
Martin
 

[Bo]

Thank you so much Martin and thank your sister too.  I will pm you an email