Chichester Record Request

[hopegifford08]

Hello,

I am in America but helping my British friend with his family history. He descends from:

Alfred Cook b. ca 1880, Chichester d. ? parents: unknown. Alfred married Emma/Emily Ryan b. ca. 1882, Chichester dau. of Thomas Henry Ryan and Fanny Smithers. I believe I found their marriage record in Midhurst, Sussex - 1910.

In 1911, I found them at 29 George St., Chichester. Married for one year. I know they had their first daughter, Kate, later that year.

Because Cook is such a common name it is difficult for me to find the correct Alfred Cook. I am hoping that someone in England can help steer me in the right direction in finding Alfred parents.

Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.

Sincerely,

Hope

[nanny jan]

Hi,

A copy of their marriage certificate should show the name and occupation of Alfred's father, which should help you to follow him on census records.
Copies of certificates cost £9.25 and can be ordered online here:

http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/


Nanny Jan

[omega 1]

Hello Hope

Something for you to think about.

1881 census

North Road Workhouse,Chichester

There is a Kate Cook,23,single,with 2 children,Sarah 1 month & Alfred 3

1891

Kate Keen,Widow
Alfred Cook
Sarah Cook
Edith Keen
George Keen

Kind regards
omega

[hopegifford08]

Thank you Nanny Jan and Omega,

I actually found that record yesterday, Omega, with you finding it as well, I think I may be onto something. 

Sincerely,

Hope Gifford

[omega 1]

Hello Hope

Been having a dig around.

I found a Baptisum for an Edith Clara Keen,Chichester,1 July 1887
Mum And Dad,Kate & Charles Keen
Abode,St Martins Parish.

I found  marriage

Charles Keen
Kate Cook
Chichester 1884
Q4
2B
705

You will need the above info if you wish to apply to GRO for marriage Cert.

Kate had other children

I cant find Charles and Kate together on the census

King regards
omega

PS,still looking for a Baptisum for Alfred