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John F Wilkes
« on: Monday 08 August 22 16:18 BST (UK) »
Hi

Can anybody find this man prior to 1881?
John F (Frederick?) Wilkes was born in Birmingham (according to 1901 and 1911 census), on the 19th July 1855 (according to 1939 register).

He married Ann Cooper in Newcastle on the 19th May 1878 (not sure of the venue, as I only have a brief transcript).
His father is named as Alfred Wilkes.

He appears to have travelled to Newcastle with Ann's family as he can be found living with them in 1881, his place of birth given as Wolverhampton, probably in error as the Cooper family came from there.

He and Ann remained in Newcastle for the rest of their lives and had four surviving children, John George, Jane, Mary Emma and Ethel.

John died (as John F) during the June quarter of 1941, age given as 85 years.
Ann died (as Annie A) during the June quarter of 1942, age given as 84 years.

Can anybody trace him with his parents??

Thanks
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Re: John F Wilkes
« Reply #1 on: Monday 08 August 22 16:58 BST (UK) »
Freebmd has a birth in 1855 but it was March qtr which doesn't fit the 1939 register birthdate

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Re: John F Wilkes
« Reply #2 on: Monday 08 August 22 17:00 BST (UK) »
Yes! Saw that- man was Simpson for that guy

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Re: John F Wilkes
« Reply #3 on: Monday 08 August 22 17:00 BST (UK) »
Many- sorry!

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Re: John F Wilkes
« Reply #4 on: Monday 08 August 22 19:09 BST (UK) »
Sorry replying on phone! Hence miss spelt message!
That particular birth registration had a mother's maiden name of Simpson.
However I can't find any evidence of a Wilkes/Simpson marriage either.
A complete mystery!

Sue

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Re: John F Wilkes
« Reply #5 on: Monday 08 August 22 19:20 BST (UK) »
1861 - Nearest I've got is a 7yr old John Wilkes b Birmingham living in Darlaston Staffs with grandfather Thomas.

There is a married couple in the household Isaac & Fanny Wilkes nee Lane but Fanny is only 21.  Their marriage was 1859

No death for an adult Alfred Wilkes in Warwickshire 1854-1861
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Re: John F Wilkes
« Reply #6 on: Monday 08 August 22 19:31 BST (UK) »
It's all very frustrating! 
There are a few marriages involving an Alfred Wilkes between 1849 and 1855 but non with a Simpson bride.

Sue

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Re: John F Wilkes
« Reply #7 on: Saturday 13 August 22 15:35 BST (UK) »
I have attached a copy of John Wilke's marriage to Ann Cooper at St Nicholas, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland. I think you will have to contact Northumberland Archives for more detailed information. I think the link you need is here ... https://calmview.northumberland.gov.uk/Record.aspx?src=CalmView.Catalog&id=EP+86%2f31
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Re: John F Wilkes
« Reply #8 on: Saturday 13 August 22 15:49 BST (UK) »
Thank you so much!
I will contact them

Sue
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