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Hi Laura, Hope your husband has found a decent car!! The james Deadman born 1878 would have only been about 34 in 1911 and my grandfather wasn't born until 1913 i don't think this can be the same one! thank you lorraine

Can't find a death on freebmd for James Deadman in Islington but bizarrely it came up with a James Deadman in Basingstoke in 1911 age 64! Who could he be??? Am going off line soon myself. Hubby wants to hog the pc to look for cars on ebay!!! And he says I'm sad. Will try and catch up again later tonight. Good Luck Laura

Hi Laura, This all sounds logical i will look into it further! Be back on line in about 30 mins. thank you lorraine

And there isn't a James Deadman born in Islington in 1878 on 1901 census. Just off to check the death records

Hi I have searched 1881 census for James Deadman (and soundex) born around 1878 +/- 2 with a father called William. There is only one match: Name: James Deadman Age: 4 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1877 Relation: Son Father's name: Wm. Mother's name: Lucy Gender: Male Where Born: Islington, Middlesex, England Civil parish: Islington County/Island: London Country: England Street address: 109 Georges Rd Education: Employment status: View image Registration district: Islington Sub registration district: Islington West ED, institution, or vessel: 56 Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Albert Deadman 2 Ernest Deadman James Deadman 4 Lucy Deadman 27 Willm. Deadman 6 Wm. Deadman 28 I know it doesn't match the birth place on 1901 census but as he was a lodger and living in Basingstoke as well at the time this may not be accurate. I have a relative who was born in Dovercourt, Essex in 1888. I have his birth cert, I know it's him. His parents moved to Wandsworth when he was a year old and his sister was born there. In 1891 census he is only 3 but his birth is listed as Wandsworth like his sister. Have you looked on freebmd to see if there is a James Deadman birth in Basingstoke district in 1878? Then I would suggest getting that birth cert to get his parents details. Do you know where he was buried? If it was in Basingstoke I can have a look for the grave stone but am not sure if that would help. Might give us an age and dob though Laura

Hi Maureen, Have checked out the information you gave me regarding Laura Marshall on the 1881 census there is no mention of a father but he appears on the 1891 census as Edward Marshall, Laura's father was William Marshall so i don't think this is the right one. thank you lorraine

Hi Laura, No i haven't go James birth certificate but have found a record of james deadman born 1878 in basingstoke he also married there and my grandfather was also born in basingstoke although he did move to wales later. I have got james(1878) and Laura's marriage certificate if that helps. thank you lorraine

Lorraine Have you got James' birth cert? Some of the suggestions of where he might be in the census's are a long way from each other. If we know exactly where he was born this might help, and an exact date. I am looking on the 1881 census as he would be 3 and definately with his parents (unless they were both dead by then) Laura

Hi Laura, That is so kind of you, thank you. I know that James Deadman was born in 1878 in basingstoke and married Laura Marshall in Basingstoke parish church. I also know that they had My grandfather James deadman july 1913. other siblings grace abt 1908, Norman 1912, Lilian 1914, Jack 1915 and Bertie 1916. My grandmother told me that he had grace and norman but says there were no other children. I can not find James Deadman 1878 on the 1881 or 1891 census His father was named as william Deadman on marriage certificate but have no name for williams spouse. If you could help with any of this it would be very much appreciated. If you need any further info i will stay on line for a while. thank you lorraine

Hi Maureen, This looks good for Laura Marshall. Thank you so much. Still not sure about william Deadman? and still no sign of James deadman thanks lorraine

Hi Lorraine Not sure if you are local to Basingstoke, or if I can be any help but I live in Basingstoke, about 5 mins from Oakley. Know the area really well so if you need any help with local geography let me know. Also if you need anything looked up locally let me know. Regards Laura

Back to wild guess again 1881 Name: Jane Marshall Age: 29 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1852 Relation: Head Gender: Female Where Born: Portsmouth, Hampshire, England Civil parish: Portsea County/Island: Hampshire Country: England Street address: 52 Chance St Condition as to marriage: Married Registration district: Portsea Island Sub registration district: Kingston ED, institution, or vessel: 7 Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Ada Marshall 3 Edward Marshall 1 Ellen Marshall 4 Jane Marshall 29 Laura Marshall - 3months old Source Citation: Class: RG11; Piece: 1140; Folio: 18; Page: 30; Line: ; GSU roll: 1341278 Maureen

Hi I have looked to see if James deadman born 1878 appers on the census in suffolk instead of hampshire, but still can not locate him on the 1881 or 1891 census. anyone got any further ideas! Please. lorraine

Hi Found this info on the Bury St Edmunds Boer War Memorial DEADMAN W Private 5636, Suffolk Regiment (28th Mounted Infantry). Prisoner of war 31st March 1902 at Boschbult; died of disease 28th May 1902 at Vryburg. I wonder if this is the same William Deadman? goodnight all thanks for your help take care lorraine

Hi Val, This is really good, there are others out there after all! I thought i was coming to a dead end! I will see if i can find any further info on these names thanks lorraine

Deadman Norman Marshall Basingstoke.2c 412 Birth Mar 1912 Deadman James Marshall Basingstoke.2c 412 Birth Sep 1913 Deadman Lilian D Marshall Farnham.2a 300 Birth Mar 1914 Deadman Jack Marshall Basingstoke.2c 405 Birth Mar 1915 Deadman Bertie H G Marshall Fulham.1a 460 Birth Jun 1916 Mother's maiden name only given after 1912 Val

Hi Maureen, This looks hopefull! thanks lorraine

thanks Val, Bless her she told me she was born in 1922 and married in 1916!!! So we thought she was well confused. seems she not as confused as we thought! Thanks for the info its a great help Thank you lorraine

Good ole Grandma Births Dec 1908 Deadman Grace Basingstoke 2c 213 Birth 1 1912 Deadman Norman mother's maiden name Marshall Basingstoke.2c 412 Val

1871 Name: William I Deadman Age: 18 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1853 Relation: Son Mother's name: Henrietta Gender: Male Where born: Ramsden, Hampshire, England Civil Parish: Sheet Town: Petersfield County/Island: Hampshire Country: England Registration district: Petersfield Sub-registration district: Petersfield ED, institution, or vessel: 5 Neighbors: View others on page Household schedule number: 76 Household Members: Name Age Henrietta Deadman 50 John H Deadman 20 William I Deadman 18 Source Citation: Class: RG10; Piece: 1220; Folio: 82; Page: 15; GSU roll: 827826. Maureen