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Mary Ann Hancock
« on: Thursday 15 September 16 09:15 BST (UK) »
I have noted from Free BMD UK that the above  was born in the March Qtr 1842, Bristol. I have sought information on her previously without result.
It is believed that she may be my G Grandmother born to a John Hancock/Handcock and a Holdstone Smith and arrived in Australia on her own in 1863.
Is it possible to confirm her origins?
Regards, Maxn

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Re: Mary Ann Hancock
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 15 September 16 09:38 BST (UK) »
For England & Wales, it is not possible to view a Birth Certificate prior to purchase (that's the law!).
To buy the certificate will cost £9.25 (including P&P) direct from GRO.

The other option is to determine the exact parish, and look for a parish register entry?

Have you found her on the 1851 census?
Garrad (Suffolk, Essex, Somerset), Crocker (Somerset), Vanstone (Devon, Jersey), Sims (Wiltshire), Bridger (Kent)

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Re: Mary Ann Hancock
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 15 September 16 09:42 BST (UK) »
Ah! She probably isn't yours?!

Burial, 21st June 1848, St James, Bristol
Mary Ann Hancock    age 6
Garrad (Suffolk, Essex, Somerset), Crocker (Somerset), Vanstone (Devon, Jersey), Sims (Wiltshire), Bridger (Kent)

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Re: Mary Ann Hancock
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 15 September 16 12:48 BST (UK) »
Many thanks to KGarrad.  looks like my Mary is to remain a mystery,

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Re: Mary Ann Hancock
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 15 September 16 15:59 BST (UK) »
Are you sure about the mother's name?
1851 census isn't showing anybody with a forename of Holdstone? ???
Garrad (Suffolk, Essex, Somerset), Crocker (Somerset), Vanstone (Devon, Jersey), Sims (Wiltshire), Bridger (Kent)

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Re: Mary Ann Hancock
« Reply #5 on: Friday 16 September 16 00:25 BST (UK) »
The name of Mary's mother was taken from the Marriage Certificate. The name is most unusual I believe and no matter what searches I have made I have come up empty. Her father was a Whitesmith. NFK.
 I must say that what I have found in my family search has been absolutely amazing but how easier it would have been if some of the forebears had left a written legacy of their past. Not so in my case although I still have been able to go back 3/400 years. Incredible stuff.
Thanks again for your time. Max
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