Charlotte Eliza Starkey Webb, born circa 1831

[Tikva]

Thank you  - managed to find it   

I'm now wondering if William Starkey was still alive when Charlotte Eliza Starkey Webb married in 1851, as William is recorded as being her father on the Marriage Entry (Church), and his Occupation is listed as Gardener.  On Marriage records they seem to usually record if the parent is deceased or not, although I am unsure whether or not this was something they always did.  I have found a William Starkey in an 1851 Census, who is a Patient in a hospital, and his Occupation is recorded as an Excavator, which is somewhat connected to being a Gardener (I think?).

[smudwhisk]

I have found a William Starkey in an 1851 Census, who is a Patient in a hospital, and his Occupation is recorded as an Excavator, which is somewhat connected to being a Gardener (I think?).

An Excavator at that time was usually a labourer working on the building of the railways.  I have several ancestors who went into London around this time who are listed as such or alternatively labourers on various records.

[Tikva]

I have found a William Starkey in an 1851 Census, who is a Patient in a hospital, and his Occupation is recorded as an Excavator, which is somewhat connected to being a Gardener (I think?).

An Excavator at that time was usually a labourer working on the building of the railways.  I have several ancestors who went into London around this time who are listed as such or alternatively labourers on various records.

Thank you for the clarification smudwhisk   

[lstock]

Hi Tikva
I am researching the Oxley/Mitchell family also and I may have some information for you.  I live in Dunedin NZ and would love to contact you to discuss our similar research project. This is the first time I have been on this site so I am not sure how to make contact - any suggestions?

[Tikva]

Hi Istock - feel free to PM me, as I also live in Dunedin