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Hi yes it is Thomas William on marriage cert and his occupation was commercial traveller

Gordon's age is stated as 19 on the certificate. Marriage date 22nd May 1946 - Muriel's (my nan) 16th birthday !

Thanks :)

Jo

Age 19 in May 1946 rules out the 1928 birth..........

He may have made up his fathers name that was not unusual

jax

But if he was born say in Dec 1927 and birth not registered until Jan 1928 say, would that work ?

So, where would you suggest I go from here then, how can I find out if Thomas William is his father's name. I looked on free BMD to find a marriage to a Bebbington/Bloor but cant find anything.

Jo :)

what about this one?/

Marriages Mar 1924 (>99%)
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JACKSON Polly Price W.Bromwich 6b 1108
Price William Jackson W.Bromwich 6b 1108


Births Mar 1927 (>99%)
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Price Gordon F Jackson W.Bromwich 6b 1314

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As far as we know he was definately born in Staffordshire. I have been in touch about trying to get hold of his Service Records, hopefully that should give me a bit more information.

As to where his parents were married, I am at a loss :(

Jo

Gordon definately didnt have a 2nd initial in his name. On marriage cert if was just Gordon - surely he would have to declare on a legal document ?

Jo

You could call yourself what you liked there were no checks.
Gordon could also be his middle name and not liked his first name?

jax

Oh blimey, where do I go from here then, any suggestions ?

Jo :(

Have you tried contacting anyone with Gordon Price in their tree there is one born stoke on trent 1927 worth a try

jax

If you have the marriage cert, who are the witnesses?

What address does he give? You can look that up on old electoral rolls at the local library.

Rose

How do you know he was born in Cobridge?

Rose

Hi I have since found out from my mother that Cobridge is the place he has stated as living on the marriage certificate, so I now dont have any idea where he was born. There is an address though so will try that route.

I sent a request to various members with trees last night so am waiting to hear back from them. At the moment I guess the only sure way of finding out anything is to apply for his service records, at least that would have his date of birth on wouldnt it.

There are witnesses, but names are not very clear. I will try to decipher and have a look through the electoral roles and see what I can find out.

Thank you to you all for helping me with advice etc.

Jo

Did he stay in the area when he remarried? Do you know if he's still alive?

Rose

No, Joanne, a 1928 registration could not fit.............his birth would have had to be 19 years BEFORE May 1946.

Just think about it for a moment................

Hi everyone. I have just found out from my mum that both Gordon Price and my nan moved in with his grandparents after they were married. I am not sure which side of the family it was though, but if it was maternal side then that would maybe give us his mother's maiden name, would it ?

Is anyone able to do an electoral role search on 11 Emery Street, Cobridge, Stoke on Trent - May 1946 onwards? (Hope not cheeky to ask) If not, where is the best place for me to find out.

Thanks for your reply Flick, there was kind of a reason I was hoping the maiden name was Bloor, so was just clutching at straws really.

Jo :)

You'll need to contact the library nearest Cobridge for old electoral rolls.

Rose

Thanks Rose, Can I do that over the phone or online as I dont actually live in Stoke on Trent.

Jo

Ok an update. If his father's name was as is stated on the marriage certificate, then the Gordon Price I am looking for is definately NOT the Bloor one. I have had this confirmed by Newcastle Under Lyme office who have a copy of the certificate. I am waiting on a call now to see if the father's name on the Bebbington one is Thomas William as stated on the certificate. !!!

Did they tell you what names were on the certificate?

Rose