Genealogy Chat

Where is Heather Positive Thinker?? Surely you have not deserted your post. We need you!! And Merry too!!! Chris

I'm here, Heather might be doing work for her hubby (well, that's what she is supposed to be doing!) Merry

Hi Merry, am beginning to rely on you and Heather for sensible threads and replies....much appreciated. Heather working for hubby???? Better not start that thread again! How a bout a query: Am looking for marriage of William Purcell and Sarah Hannah Forward probably about 1850 (that's when 1st child born I think). Would be in London (possibly Whitechapel, Shoreditch etc). Unfortunately can't find on FreeBMD and Ancestry ....any ideas? Wonder how many records have gone missing for that time and area?

Can you find them on a census?? If yes, can you post the details so I know who we are talking about.....?? Merry

Is this them in 1861? Albert A Purcell abt 1855 Shoreditch, Middlesex, England Son Shoreditch Middlesex Authur Purcell abt 1851 Shoreditch, Middlesex, England Son Shoreditch Middlesex Sarah H Purcell abt 1829 City, Middlesex, England Wife Shoreditch Middlesex William Purcell abt 1850 Shoreditch, Middlesex, England Son Shoreditch Middlesex William T Purcell abt 1827 Hackney, Middlesex, England Head Shoreditch Middlesex Merry

That's them Merry but need marriage record. I want to check parents details. Thanks for looking. Going home now. Catch up tomorrow

Yes, I just needed to know who we were talking about!! Will have a look now. Merry

Im back, just been seeing to the plasterer. You dont want me for sensible replies - Merry is the super sleuth - Im the dopey sidekick!

Stop it Heather......trouble is, I wanted to ask which child(ren) Chrispy has the birth cert(s) for. The marriage may not be so early if Sarah wasn't the mother of all the children......but now Chrispy has gone and I haven't asked.....:o(( Merry

I think she was getting my abilities to order from Tesco*com confused with my sleuthing activities!

I know this isn't an extracted record, but something to think about: IGI Sarah Hannah Forward Christening: 28 JUN 1829 St Bride Fleet Street, , London, England Parents: Father: John Forward Mother: Phillis Forward Merry

The other three entries are extracted: 1. Sarah Hannah Forward - International Genealogical Index Gender: Female Christening: 28 JUN 1829 St Bride Fleet Street, , London, England 2. ELIZABETH FORWARD - International Genealogical Index Gender: Female Christening: 13 APR 1823 St Bride Fleet St, London, London, England 3. PHILLIS FORWARD - International Genealogical Index Gender: Female Christening: 13 APR 1823 St Bride Fleet St, London, London, England 4. HENRY FORWARD - International Genealogical Index Gender: Male Christening: 15 APR 1827 St Bride Fleet St, London, London, England Merry

AND in the 1851: I think this is him - a labourer visiting! Ain Cowling abt 1849 Shoreditch, Middlesex, England Daughter Islington Middlesex John Cowling abt 1831 Gravesend, Kent, England Head Islington Middlesex Mary A Cowling abt 1850 Shoreditch, Middlesex, England Daughter Islington Middlesex Sarah Cowling abt 1830 Gravesend, Kent, England Wife Islington Middlesex William Purcell abt 1826 Hackney Visitor Islington Middlesex Elizabeth Smith abt 1834 Lambeth Visitor Islington Middlesex He is shown as married otherwise I would be eyeing the other visitor, Elizabeth!

The one that is Chrispy's family is a Waterman You found the baker (single) and there is this one, below (married, but no wife of family in the house): William Purcell abt 1826 Hackney Visitor Islington Middlesex Correct place of birth. He is a labourer. All we need now is a candlestick maker! Merry

Sorry, we crossed....... I can't find Sarah or the son William in 1851. (or a William with a diff mother in 1851) Merry

No that guy is only 1 year out isnt he. But a waterman? I shall just consult my specialist records, whilst squinting through the blinds in horror of hubby not tripping the wire Merry.

Cant find sarah either - I suppose, if the kiddie was just born ................. No sign of William being apprenticed as a waterman - more likely a watermans labourer.

Have you thought of CCTV? Merry

Oh, Chrispy Noodle - I DO love your name - The addition of the 'h' in Crispy makes it sound even more delicious - I have been seeing it all day and have come to the decision - I am going to have to cook 'Chinese' tonight !!! Off to the chopping - out with me Wok's !!! - I'm going to enjoy this !! Dea X

Or a series of bells on strings, possibly.