Genealogy Chat

Mike Brilliant, many thanks, You've always been streets ahead of us, thats why we keep coming back for more, whilst you remain in front we will keep chasing. What on earth will you do whilst the Records Office is closed, or is that a silly question?. Regards Jon O'Kent '''FAO''' Loz O'Leicester Welcome to the 'O' club Jon O'Kent

Thank you Mike that has proved very useful confirming some details. but also hopefully giving me a little extra to go on. It's a shame the records office is closed but I guess it will give you a well earned break. I have done a little digging on the LDS site and am wondering if we're on the wrong track with the Quorn Marriage. There appears to be a number of Turlington familes in Quorn and I found an entry on the lDS with someone naming parents of William as John Waldrom and Ann Burton in Kegworth. A bit of a dillema really not knowing if the right William and Elizabeth are even on the census. arrggh. you're welcome John ,theres a few of us out there :)

Mike Further to my William/Ann query, have found these on IGI 1. 11 Nov 1818 Christening St Marg Ann TOMKIN Father William TOMKIN Mother Ann 2. 09 Nov 1820 Christening St Marg Caroline TOMKYNS Father William TOMKYNS Mother Ann Can you cross check for me please ?. Regards Jon O'Kent

Thanks Mike for finding marriage of Thomas Henfrey & Elizabeth Ball, I was hoping to find the name of their father's on it but pleased with the info you found

Greeting’s again Jon O’ Kent…….. ( Founder member of the O’ Club.) I did only trawled Registers up to 1817…. I need to leave you something to do …lol :0))))) *** F.A.O. ***….Loz O’ Leicester. ( Second member of the O’ Club.) Yes I noticed that there was three Turlington Families in Quorndon As far back as on the Head count Census. 1821. John Turlington. 3 Men. 2 Females. 2 Boys. 2 Girls. Robert Turlington. 1 Man. 1 female. 2 Girls. Widow Turlington. 1 Female. MIKE. Hopefully to resharpen me pencil and clear this mountain of paper……

Mike Was there an epidemic in 1849 in Leicester because I found a Thomas & Elizabeth Henfrey both died in March 1849 and a son George Henfrey died April 1849. Can't find Thomas or Elizabeth on any of the census's but did find 3 daughters living together in the 1861 census. I was wondering if it was illness or possibly a tragic accident.

Hi Mike, Many thanks for the extra Fern data, it could prove useful. I will keep a look out for any results from the Record Offce. I am still finding new Ferns so I may be asking for more help in the future if that is OK. Yours, Hilary

Greeting’s Again...... John Lewis. Henfrey Burial’s for Welford Road cemetery :- Names. / Dates. Ages. / Last known Address. / Parish.:- HENFREY Kate 16 Jul 1867 3mths Colton Street Saint George C B 855 C 10279 HENFREY Mary 8 Feb 1879 52 Fairfax Street Saint Mary C B 855 C 20214 HENFREY Mary Ann 30 Mar 1857 57 11 Welford Road Saint Mary U E 712 S 4869 HENFREY Mary Ann 13 Jan 1862 49 34 East Street Saint George U E 712 F 10651 HENFREY Thomas 13 Jul 1875 78 Friars Lane Saint Martin U E 712 F 34460 HENFREY Thomas 8 May 1882 56 Leicester Borough Asylum Humberstone C C 193 C 23375 HENFREY Thomas 24 Jul 1877 44 Frog Island All Saints C B 855 C 18836 HENFREY William 4 Nov 1866 76 Wellington Street Saint George C A 202 C 9799 C. = Consecrated Ground. U. = Un Consecrated Ground. B,E,A. = Sections. No’s = Plot No’s. C. = Common Plot. S. = Single Internment. F. = Freehold Plot. These are the ones you have mentioned Henfrey Burials for St. George’s Parish Church :- Names. / Dates. / Ages. / HENFREY ALFRED 31 AUG 1847 INF *HENFREY ELIZABETH 27 FEB 1845 47 *HENFREY ELIZABETH 22 JAN 1849 40 HENFREY GEORGE 12 APR 1849 INF HENFREY HARRIET 16 FEB 1843 INF HENFREY HENRY 02 APR 1837 3 HENFREY JOHN 17 NOV 1840 51 HENFREY THOMAS 07 JAN 1849 11 *HENFREY THOMAS 10 JUL 1849 55 Either Scarlet Fever or Influenza Don't think it was an accident different burial dates .... MIKE.

Hi, I didn't think that I would want another look-up so soon, but have just found another possible son for John and Ann Fern. He seems to have married an Ann Bishop in q4 of 1848, possibly at Coleorton, (the district is Ashby de la Zouche) so if you have these records, do they give the name and occupation of this father please. Many thanks, Hilary

Hi Mike I'm surprised the pencil is still usable with all you've done. Sorry can't say O' club without a smile on my face..*cough*cough* hmm where was I?? I've just checked the 1841 census and the William and Elizabeth waldrom/n I named before appear to be the right ones for the children I mentioned. That is Mary, Jane, Eleanor and Elizabeth. This is because William and Elizabeth have a 2 year old Betsy Brown staying with them and I believe that it is the daughter of my Jane Waldrom who married a William Brown. My main hope was to connect Ann to the family as that would clear up the family mystery for sure. So Ann's birth would probably be the next best thing which should be in Leicester according to the census'. Tara for now :) and thanks again for all your help :) Loz O' Leicester Just for the curious, One of John O' Kent's Tomkins is my gtgt uncle.

Thanks Mike you a great guy for finding out so much on the Henfrey's There are so many Thomas Henfreys I don't know where to start to send for death certs The dates of Thomas & Elizabeth death and age are different for 1849 so that eliminates that they both died at the same time. John

Greeting’s Again Hilary Ferns within Coleorton potted History :- That 1st Marriage not found yet….But. All Christenings with Parents Father:- Henry Fern. .... Labourer. Mother:- Ann. John Bishop Fern 4th. May. 1851. Fanny. 18th. March. 1855. George. 9th. Aug. 1857 Anne. 24th. April. 1859. Henry. 8th. Oct. 1861. Mark Ernest. 13th. Sept. 1863. Frederick. 8th. Oct. 1865. Herbert. 11th. Aug. 1867. Harold. 9th. Jan. 1870. MARRIAGES. Henry Fern ~ Sarah Ann Moult. 13th. Jan. 1882. Father Henry Fern. George Fern. ~ Rose Frearson. 5th. Oct. 1885. Fathers Henry Fern, John Frearson. Ernest Fern. ~ Hannah Williams. 27th. Jan. 1888. Fathers Henry fern, John Williams. Burials found Harold Fern 26th. Jan. 1891. Aged 21. Of The Paddock Coleorton. Henry fern. 5th. Jan. 1891 Aged 63. Of the Paddock Coleorton. Ann Fern 14th. May. 1902. Aged 71. Of the Paddock Coleorton. If I can’t find anything about that 1st Marriage Then it will have to wait till records Office is open again But I’ve printed off the info ready MIKE.

Mike Just studied the Henfrey's again and it looks like the ones listed in the St George register are my family because my Great Gran Harriet Henfrey ( there were 2 Harriets) was christened at St Georges I feel as if I'm getting somewhere now I know Alfred, George & Thomas jnr were the sons of Thomas & Elizabeth, there was a Mary Eliza and I can't find her on any of the census so possibly she died also. I live down south so unable to get to the library in Leicester or visit the the cemetries so greatful for the help Cheers John

*** F.A.O. ** *.....Loz O' Leicester. Births found:- April ~ May. ~ June Quarter 1839. Betsy Ellean Brown . Leicester. Cert No. XV. 104. MIKE,

Greeting's Again..... John Lewis. ' Your very welcome ' St. George's Grave yard is a very sad sight just now right in the middle of the redevelopment ( St. George's Quarter ) They are ripping out the Heart O' Leicester without a thought for our Heritage ....... I'll have another whiz round me disks and see if I can find your Mary Eliza for you MIKE. UPDATED...... Sorry had a whiz round the 7 main Churches & 5 Non Conformist The only one showing :- Charles Street Congregational Chapel :- Opposite what was the AA Offices & a stones throw away from St. Georges Church Names. / Dates. / Ages. HENFREY THOMAS 06 FEB 1851 26 Sorry.....:0(((( MIKE.

Thanks Mike . Same old story, our heritage going to pop, its everwhere. They want to make Kent a concrete jungle and pulling historic buildings down without a thought , I don't know how they get away with it. Could you find a marriage of Mary Eliza.? I know her sisters, Elizabeth, Caroline & Harriet went to live in Nottingham, found a marriage for Caroline and Elizabeth remained single. Harriet of course my G.Gran. Must close now like you a night owl but bed calls now John

Thanks Mike I think Betsy died while quite young or married early but her sister Mary Ann named her first daughter after her. all the best Loz

Hi Mike, Thank you again for your time and effort. I will continue to watch this space. Hilary

Nudged...... On behalf of those STILL on Holiday

Nudge for those who are back from holiday and thank you Mike Bev