1901 Census Mary Ellen Nolan Request

[Chezney]

I remembered that I do have the marriage certificate and Mary Ellen is living at 2 Eccles New Road, Salford. Her Father is listed as Michael Nolan ‘Builder and Contractor’.

There’s no profession listed for Nellie. Thomas is listed as ‘fishmongers clerk’.

Interestingly, Thomas lists his Father as ? Illegible ? Simmonds (deceased) but his Father’s surname was actually “Raby”.

Thank you everyone for your help finding her!

[hanes teulu]

Thanks for the update.

[carolgenealogy1970]

Based on your marriage cert details, it sounds like you’ve definitely found the right Mary Ellen. The address at 2 Eccles New Rd links beautifully with the 1901 census entry for “Nellie” Nolan, barmaid, born Chester 1878. As for Thomas, the mystery of his father’s name makes more sense now — turns out Thomas was likely born a Raby, son of Isaac Raby and Frances Simmonds, but later used his mother’s surname. That’s why the marriage cert lists “? Simmonds (deceased)” as his father. Fascinating stuff! You might try ordering the full marriage cert (Salford Q3 1902, vol 8d p.294) to confirm every detail.
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I remembered that I do have the marriage certificate and Mary Ellen is living at 2 Eccles New Road, Salford. Her Father is listed as Michael Nolan ‘Builder and Contractor’.

There’s no profession listed for Nellie. Thomas is listed as ‘fishmongers clerk’.

Interestingly, Thomas lists his Father as ? Illegible ? Simmonds (deceased) but his Father’s surname was actually “Raby”.

Thank you everyone for your help finding her!

[Chezney]

Yes, that’s correct, he was born “Raby”.

I’m not sure of political/cultural acceptance years ago, but the Raby family declared themselves “Pig Farmers” not just “farmers” or “Pig Butchers” not just “Butchers” I’m guessing as a means of identifying themselves as absolutely not Jewish.

So for him to drop the name is telling also.