Genealogy Chat

OK I think I have lost the plot today. Well done Gwyneth. Irene

Ladies, you are right I have just discovered the Erwood connection (witness on 1st marriage cerf) which is really interesting, as I feel there is a lot more to find out. I now have enough information to order a birth cerf for granny, (which I am going to do now)and am feeling a lot more confident about a result...you have all been lovely. I have just printed 16!!!! pages of advice from you all, and I know there is a gold mine of information on those pages. thank you so much for your help......I will know where to come next time lol.......well.......I have this other brick wall and............ only joking........lol........thank you.......Lilly

Oh I thought she had only just found the ERWOOD connection, - and this would be back another generation. Gwyn

I think Lilley has both the marriage certificates it is the birth certificate of her grandmother that she needed. I think she can now order it mow as she has the details. Irene

Hannah ERWOOD marriage on Freebmd June Q. 1862 does not have her husband's name but looks a good possible.

Hannah ERWOODs marriage is listed on IGI in 1862.

Right Guys.......I am still following you, just about, so, really this Erwood was family though, granny mother.!!!!! Erwood being her maiden name, maybe? what can I say.......I am worn out this morning. reading all your lovely replies, thank you all so much.......I will have to print this lot out and re-read it. I have so much to read lol.....I think you all deserve A large GOLD star..... I would never have found her with out you guys thank you again..........Lilly

Thanks for gold star! Margaret and Crista's replies seal things then!!!!!! Isn't it lovely when things work out! PM me if you need any pics! Didn't marry in Christchurch priory did she? I can see it out the window! Merry

This must be the family in 1871. Explains the Erwood connection: Name Estimated Birth Year Birthplace Relationship Civil Parish or Township County/Island View Image Anna E Walker abt 1870 Hound, Hampshire, England Daughter St Thomas Hampshire Anna Erwood Walker abt 1845 Sillarys; Southampton Wife St Thomas Hampshire John Chas Walker abt 1838 Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England Head St Thomas Hampshire John Jno Walker abt 1864 Hound, Hampshire, England Son St Thomas Hampshire Crista

Merry Monty......Just read your reply........a GOLD star of course lol...........lilly

1861 census John Walker 1837 Nottinghamshire.Lodger with George Erwood 1847 ,Annah Erwood 1845, James Erwood 1806. All born Devizes, Annah Erwood 1809 Compton Hampshire ..living Hound Hampshire 1871 census John Charles Walker 1837 Sutton in Ashfield Anna Elwood Walker 1845 Sillarys Southampton Anna E Walker 1870 (3 months on image) Hound Hampshire John Jno Walker 1864 Hound

Merry Monty/Crista , I am having trouble keeping up with you lot lol.. buy a picture does seem to to appearing, right,,, first......Church they were married in 'The Parish Church' Christchurch, also know I believe as the Priory Church.... (both wedding took place there, and by Banns) 2nd Crista, I think you might be getting very close to my family, with this George Erwood. .....as Merry Monty. has just said that the wife of the witness Caroline Erwood lived just up the road at Fairmile Christchurch, well low and behold lol. 1st marriage cerf gives address as 28 Fairmile Road Christchurch!!! I have already checked the 1901 census, and granny wasn't there, I think a mother and boy was living there, I can't really remember.......2nd wedding address given as The Barracks for granddad, but...again....looks like Arrow Row G)Went Christchurch....nightmare. but have noticed on first child b cerf address of St Clements Cottages Avon Road Christchurch. although this is 1904....I know the family moved to Woolwich barracks roundabout 1905, but the children were still born in Christchurch, I guess granny when to Christchurch for the birth!!!!!! there does seem to be some sort of connection with this George Erwood, think I will have to dig around with this guy.....hmmmmI think I have covered all your questions......lol..but I will doubt check....Lilly

Bother - forgot to ask what the prize was for finding her in 1901? Well??? lol Merry

Hound - the birth place on the 1901 census record, is in South Stoneham district, so I'm fairly certain the birth reg I quoted before (1870 Q4) is THE ONE! Merry

Give that Merry a very large drink she had just solved a 6 year mystery. Well done. Hope it is the right one. You little star just off to have a look. Irene

Can take photos of any addresses you might like in Christchurch/Bournemouth. Lilly - where aaaaarrrrrrrrreeeee yoooooouuuuuuuu????? Merry

FOUND HER!!!!!! Elizabeth Dorant abt 1871 Nelley, Hound Boarder Christ Church East Hampshire Frank Hulton abt 1862 Birch, Essex, England Head Christ Church East Hampshire Frank Hulton abt 1897 Parkstone, Dorset, England Son Christ Church East Hampshire Nellie Hulton abt 1879 Woolwich, Kent, England Wife Christ Church East Hampshire Dorant looks like Grant on the census page! She is a widow living at 3 Grove Road, Christchurch!!! Merry

I could go to Bournemouth Library and look at the electoral rolls for you?? Might find something?? Please could you post all the addresses you have?? Hmmm, just thought - not sure if they have Christchurch, but could check. Merry

Following on from Crista - Caroline Erwood, wife of witness, lived just up the road from me in 1901, at Fairmile, Christchurch! Suspect her hubby was also in the Army, as he's not at home. Merry

Think the surname is Troke. Marriages Jun 1892 ERWOOD George Christchurch 2b 1236 TROKE Caroline Christchurch 2b 1236 George was from Netley. Crista