Sarah Jane Robson

[diroka]

Hi,
I am looking for advice on where to find Sarah Jane Robson's parents. She appears to have been born in Stockton, according to the 1861 Greatham census where she lives with her grandfather, James Robson.Also in the 1881 census, her birth place is listed as Stockton. Her marriage license to John William Stainthorp lists no father, although John's father is listed. Her grandfather was a coastguard man, so thought maybe his son was of the sea also. Her grandfather lists her as his beneficiary. Would his will list whether he had children or other grandchildren? I have found her death certificate, which lists her age as 67 in 1902. The burial I found lists her age as 73 for a burial 3 days later at St. John's in Greatham so may not be her burial record, I understand. I do believe she was buried at St Johns as I found a headstone there that had her name and the name of her husband,while we were on vacation there.  I found a baptismal record that is close for 1841 but that age would be a bit off and also states she was born in Tynemouth. Any suggestions or ideas that may help? I am just stuck.
Thanks,
Kathy

[JayG]

Given that no father is listed on her marriage cert I would think she is the daughter of an unmarried daughter of James Robson.

Here's a possible baptism for her

11 Sept 1835 St Thomas, Stockton on Tees
Sarah Jane Robson, mother Sophia Robson

How far have you researched James' family? Did he have a daughter Sophia?

Cheers
Jay

[JayG]

This looks like Sarah Jane in 1851

Cleveland Port, Ormesby, Yorkshire
William Strugnell Head Mar 41 Tidewater of customs Born Southhampton
Sophia Strugnell Wife Mar 40 Born Shorham, Sussex
Sarah J Robson Dau 15 Born Stockton, Durham
Thomas Strugnell Son 11 Born Ormesby, Yorkshire
Susannah Strugnell Dau 9 Born Ormesby, Yorkshire
Ann Strugnell Dau 3 Born Ormesby, Yorkshire
John J? Strugnell Son 1 Born Ormesby, Yorkshire

[diroka]

There have been so many James Robson's to trace, I got discouraged. I had not thought that she might be illegitimate. That does give me more to follow, though. I think you are right about the Strugnell family. Susannah was a witness to their marriage. What city was the Strugnell family in?
Thank you so much.
Kathy

[JayG]

Sophia Robson and William Strugnell married in Guisborough registration district June 1/4 1839.  So it would appear Sarah Jane Robson is the daughter of Sophia Robson, a spinster.

Cheers
Jay

[JayG]

In 1871 Susannah Strugnell aged 29 is a visitor in the household of James Robson.  Not sure why she wouldn't be listed as his granddaughter as Sarah J Stainthorp is, only think I can think is the Stainthorp's lived with James whereas Susannah didn't but was there on the night of the census.

[JayG]

The 1851 census for the Strugnell's and Sarah Robson is Ormesby, Yorkshire.

[diroka]

And Sarah Jane's birth would be too earrly to have a birth record of, isn't that correct? but possibly a baptismal record would exist?
This has been quite helpful.
Kathy

[JayG]

Yes she would she to be born post 1837 for a birth cert and i've posted a possible baptism in my first reply.

Cheers
Jay