Little off topic but relevant to family history

[lizdb]

Sorry to throw a spanner in the works - but I reckon that Sidney isn't necessarily the Lambeth-born one on the 1881 census, but more likely the  Aston-born one:

208 Mount Street Aston, parents Sidney and Harriett, Sidney aged 2 and Lionel aged 1.

There is a birth for Sidney H Cotterell in AMJ 1878, Aston area ref 6d 399.

This ties up exactly with the death of Sidney H Cotterell in March 1958 aged 79 years.

[lizdb]

He is still there in Aston on the indexes of 1891 and 1901, but I havent access to the full text.

This might rule him out, of course! But it might show occupation as actor - you never know

[lizdb]

The only contender for the LAmbeth born one on 1891 and 1901 gives his place of birth as Chertsey, as his dob slightly different. No parents listed in the index (they were William and Rosina in 1881).
Again worth looking for full entry to see if it ties up.

[lizdb]

Cant find any birth of Christina Cotterell/Cotterill/Cottrell etc in March 1896 or next qtr either

[sillgen]

The one in Aston in 1901 is a carpenter.  Married to Harriet.
Andrea

[sillgen]

In 1891 there is  a Sidney H Cottrell with parents Francis and Jane.  Is that him?  A scholar.
Andrea

[hlbradd]

There are two people with a Sidney Herbert Cotterell in their trees on GenesReunited - 'Jacqueline' and 'Deborah'.   Unfortunately neither of them have put his year of birth or place !

Do you want me to contact them or are you already in touch ?

Helen