burial records in Walsall England

[dickensfan56]

That's good to know.  I didn't think about her signature until I looked at my birth certificate this morning.  Then the light bulb went off.  How do people find pictures of their ancestors like those above?

[weste]

Let me know if you need the church entry looked up, with any luck it can be looked up at Walsall or Lichfield as well depending on church. I'm stuck in tomorrow waiting for a contractor to come in, should be a morning appointment. Walsall is closed on a Friday open on a Saturday morning but Stafford is open tomorrow. I'll try and do the electoral roll as soon as I can. Need to go to moms next week and she lives 10 mins away from the record office.

[dickensfan56]

Weste, that is so kind of you.  I can only guess they were married at St. Mary's on the Mount but it would be a guess only.  Mom was not happy with that church for placing her with those people that treated her badly so she may have gone elsewhere.

[weste]

You're welcome. I wonder whether the reg office itself was used. My great grandfather had supposedly previously married and his wife died and then he lived with who is supposed to be granddads mom , she's in 2 census but she died in 1904 and so we'll probably never know her previous name as she took his assumed name. She was catholic and would n't marry him and we don't whether it was because she was married before or because of him or both. That's why we contacted st mary's originally. She is put as his wife on her death cert. I may just attempt to look at the electoral when I go until you get your cert. I'd go sooner rather later but you know what it's like waiting in for people especially when they fail to turn up or keep to time. My granddad's half brother is in the same grave as granddads mom so we presume he was catholic but who knows what was said and we've got mysteries and done as well but I think you've got more chance of solving it. I really hope this is solved.

[dickensfan56]

Thanks Weste.  Your mystery sounds a lot like mine.  Yes, we may be able to solve mine.  One signature could do.  If you run into any expense please let know and I'll be happy to reimburse you.  Diane

[weste]

The records are free to search.

[dickensfan56]

that's great.  You're very kind to check.  Diane

[dickensfan56]

Hi everyone.  I just wanted to share my wonderful news.  The history center found my grandparents' graves (assuming I have the right names now).  They are in Ryecroft Cemetary.  So I can finally do what I set out to do and put flowers on their graves when we visit in April.  I want you all to know how grateful I am for all of your help in accomplishing this.  It means more to me than words can say.  Hopefully, when all the certificates arrive it will confirm my ancestors' names.  I will keep everyone updated.  Best wishes, Diane/Dickensfan

[weste]

That's brilliant. What names did they find them under. Have they actually got headstones do you know? Hopefully they've given you directions to the plots and grave numbers. I know they have ryecroft cem records at walsall archives anyway. It's not far out of the town centre. If by bus get one going towards coalpool as it will go past the cem. I've got cremated remains of relatives in the memorial garden there and also those 2 relatives i mentioned. Which area of the churchyard were they in the non conformist?