Thomas Proud of Sunderland

[Vasquez109]

Hi everyone.

Been away from researching this side of my family for a good few years and I cant get back into it very easily. Not sure if im typing wrong things into Ancestry but cant seem to find anything!

My 2GG was Thomas Proud and according to the 1911 and 1901 census was born 1854. Had 3 children, Isabella, John and Elizabeth.

This is where I need a little nudge in the right direction. Can anyone help find him in 1891 or before please?

Thank you.
David.

[CaroleW]

When did he marry?

When & where were the children born?  No birth years given in your post. 

Your header says "of Sunderland"  was he born there or just live there?

[CaroleW]

You didn't mention the Walker children?

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XWC3-5W2
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XWC3-5WV

Who were his parents? 

[Vasquez109]

He married in 1895 to Elizabeth Walker. She had been married before to an Arthur Walker in 1885, and her maiden name was Read or Reed.

All children born Sunderland according to census. Isabella 1896, John 1898 and Elizabeth 1906.

Other than that Ive no idea. Just working off the pages of the 1901 and 1911 census. And a written note from an elderly family member.

David.

[Vasquez109]

Carole. This is all I know.

[CaroleW]

You need to buy a copy of the 1895 marriage cert to establish his marital status at that time given his age & his fathers name & occupation

[Vasquez109]

Thanks for your help.

[CaroleW]

He died 29.1.1925 & left a will.  Age at death was 70

https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills

[CaroleW]

1861 & 1871 entries to bear in mind when you get the marriage cert.  Same family

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M76H-RYC

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VBZ2-L39