Bev32...
noticed that you said you were related to the Davis/Davies family of Balloon Court, Nottingham. I'm helping a friend and would be very interested if you know anything about this Davis family lodging in Balloon Court with Joseph and Elizabeth Stocks at the time of the 1851 census.
William Davis 31 Nottingham
Eliza Davis 29 Wales (British Subject) - I think her maiden name is Eliza Hanson or maybe Orson
Fanny Davis 8 Nottingham
Orson/Orston Davis 5 months, Nottingham
Eliza Hanson had a brother James Hanson b abt 1824 Cheltenham - James turns up on the 1881 census with Caroline (maiden name Garner, former married name Robinson) in Hucknall Torkard, Nottinghamshire. James's occupation is photographer.
I think the family emigrated to the USA at some point.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
Mark