WILLIAM LORD - Whitehaven - birth 1804

[SallyCat]

I am wondering if someone can help with regards to a William Lord, born in 1804 in Whitehaven.  I am trying to find his parents.

He married a Harriet Wedlock in 1830, they had a son also William, in 1831.  Both of these people were born in Watchett Somerset.

William senior was first a 'mate', then a 'master mariner' - I am assuming his work took him down to the Bristol area. (This is where the rest of the Lord clan were born and bred.)

Any info greatly appreciated.

[SallyCat]

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Cheers
SallyCat

[emmsthheight]

Hi

Do you know he was born actually in the town of Whitehaven?  Was this from a later census?

If this is the case there aren't many possible churches for a baptism and I could have a look for you.  If it's just the area it would be like looking for a needle in a haystack!

What is the earliest actual reference you have?

I'll have a look actually in the town when I go to the archives.

Best wishes

Emms

[SallyCat]

What is the earliest actual reference you have?

Hi Emms,
The earliest Census reference I found was the 1850 Census when he was living in Bristol (Redcliffe). (With his wife Harriet, and their son William.)

I did see his Certificate to renew his Master Mariner (that was also issued in Bristol) where it stated he was born in 1804 in Whitehaven.  Do you think I can find it now? Sorry, I'm in a bit of a muddle at the moment due to some serious health issues with  my Mum (she is a Lord descendant), who is in NZ (I'm in Canada, so feeling a little helpless).

He (William) was the Captain (I have been told by other family members) of the Romulus that went to New Zealand in 1862 - I don't think he did much after that.

Sorry it's so sketchy.

Please don't worry if it is too vague, but thank you anyway.

Sally

[emmsthheight]

Hi Sally

Don't worry.  You're welcome!

I've still got notes scattered between two towns.  I can have a good go with that clearer information.

It must be really worrying being so far from your Mum.  I hope things get a bit easier.

I'll let you know how I get on.

Take care.

Best wishes

Emms 

[keyboard86]

Hi they look to be residing at Temple Square, Temple, Bristol in 1841:-

William Lord 30
Harriot 40
William 11
Census Ref HO107/375/ 8/29 /6
Keyboard86

[emmsthheight]

hi

Just a quickie to say I've not forgotten.

We've had a few distractions here.

It might be a few days yet but I will be visiting soon.

Take care.

Emms 

[SallyCat]

Thanks for the 1841 info - keyboard86

I spent some time this weekend on Ancestry UK (another free search weekend - yay!).  Finally found the Mariner Certificate for William that was issued in 1850 which shows his date of birth as 6 January 1804, Whitehaven.  (It showed 28 years service).  It was renewed again in 1871 after 48 years in the trade.

Thanks Emms - my Mum is as well as can be expected - just keeping fingers, eyes and everything crossed for now.  Thank you so much for taking a look, it's very much appreciated.

Sally

[emmsthheight]

Hi

Well done for finding the birth.  Brilliant!  I'll see what I can see   I might get in tomorrow.  I'm trying to get away to see someone who's not well as well, but meantime I'll see what I can see.

Hoping for the best for your Mum.  It is hard when they get ill for you as well as her.

Take care.

Best wishes

Emms