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I would be really grateful if you could find any trace of a John Beasley born c 1836 in Cradley Worcester. His parents are Benjamin and Huldah nee Homer. Apart from his date of birth I have been unable tofind any further trace of him. Many thanks Pauline

Here you go Pauline: 1861 Census: RG9/2063 Folio 100 Page 21 Two Gates, Halesowen, Cradley, Worcestershire Benjamin Beasley, Head, Married, 49, Nailor, b. Cradley, Worcestershire Huldah, Wife, Married, 46, b. Cradley, Worcestershire John, Son, Single, 25, Nailor, b. Cradley, Worcestershire Joseph, Son, Single, 21, Nailor, b. Cradley, Worcestershire Elizabeth, Daughter, 17, b. Cradley, Worcestershire Sarah, Daughter, 17, b. Cradley, Worcestershire Hannah, Daughter, 12, b. Cradley, Worcestershire (unable to read name), Daughter, 13, b. Cradley, Worcestershire Benjamin, Son, 8, b. Cradley, Worcestershire William, Son, 5, b. Cradley, Worcestershire Alfred, Son, 2, b. Cradley, Worcestershire 1871 Census: RG10/3019 Folio 20 Page 34 Two Gates, Cradley, Worcestershire Benjamin Beasley, Head, Married, 59, Horse Nail Maker, b. Cradley, Worcestershire Huldah, Wife, Married, 56, b. Lye, Worcestershire John, Son, Single, 35, Horse Nail Maker, b. Lye, Worcestershire Benjamin, Son, Single, 18, Horse Nail Maker, b. Lye, Worcestershire William, Son, 16, Horse Nail Maker, b. Lye, Worcestershire 1881 Census RG11/2884 Folio 18 Page 29 Cradley, Worcestershire Benjamin Beasley, Head, 69, b. Cradley, Worcestershire Huldah, Wife, 66, b. Lye, Worcestershire John, Son, Single, 45, Horse Nail Maker, b. Lye, Worcestershire 1891 Census RG12/2300 Folio 17 Page 28 Two Gates, Cradley, Worcestershire Benjamin Beasley, Head, Married, 79, b. Cradley, Worcestershire Huldah, Wife, Married, 76, b. Cradley, Worcestershire John, Son, Single, 55, b. Cradley, Worcestershire Possibly John’s death: Q3 1897 District of Stourbridge, Vol 6c Page 102 – aged 62

Thank you very much. Pauline

Thankyou very much. I am looking for George and Elizabeth Silkstone. George was born approx 1814 and elizabeth 1815 both I think in Derby. The had 5 children Fanny 1831 William 1841 james 1844 Mary 1851 and Harry 1855.

Hi Susan, Just had to come back and say thankyou again as you have turned up an extra 3 children for Benjamin and Huldah although sadly the last only lived 3 years but it gives me even more male Beasley's to go on. Pauline

Here you go Joan 1861 Census Higham, Shirland, Derbyshire (Registration District of Chesterfield) RG9/2526 Folio 100 Page 3 & 4 George Silkstone, Head, Married, 57, Cordwainer, b. North Wingfield, Derbyshire Elizabeth, Wife, Married, 47, Cordwainer’s Wife, b. Crich, Derbyshire William, Son, Single, 19, Cordwainer’s App, b. Shirland, Derbyshire James, Son, Single, 16, Cordwainer’s App, b. Shirland, Derbyshire Mary, Daughter, 9, Scholar, b. Shirland, Derbyshire Henry, Son, 5, Scholar, b. Shirland, Derbyshire 1871 Census Higham, Shirland, Derbyshire (Registration District of Chesterfield) RG10/3607 Folio 58 Page 6 George Silkstone, Head, Widower, 66, Cordwainer, b. Shirland, Derbyshire James, Son, Single, 26, Cordwainer, b. Shirland, Derbyshire Mary, Daughter, 19, b. Shirland, Derbyshire Henry, Son, 16, Cordwainer, b. Shirland, Derbyshire George’s death: Q1 1880 District of Chesterfield Vol 7b Page 419 (aged 75) Elizabeth’s death: Q2 1867 District of Chesterfield Vol 7b Page 301 (aged 53) If you need any more on the children let me know Regards Sue

Hi Susan, Can you please help me find any of this family all i have is there Christening dates and Mothers and Fathers names are John + Anne Crowder They married in 1840 Liverpool , mothers maiden name was Griffiths here are Children. John Crowder c 1846 James Crowder c1842 Thomas Crowder c1843 all Christened in Hawarden Flint Wales any help please regards June

Hello Susan Could you look on 1861 1871 1891 and 1901 census for a William GENAWAY born 1847 in Chilton near Hungerford. He married a Mercy Bartlett in 1884 she was born in 1857 and by 1901 they were living in Deptford Thank you Deborah

Hello Deborah This is all I could find - I hope it helps Regards Sue 1861 Census Harrow Farm, Little Bedwin, Wiltshire (District of Hungerford) RG9/724 Folio 84 Page 17 William Genaway, Servant, Single, 17, Carter, b. Ramsbury, Wiltshire Head of Household, John Piggott, Married, 46, Farmer of ?55 acres, employing 8 men and 5 boys 1891 Census Deptford, London (District of Greenwich) RG12/496 Folio 33 Page 3 William Genaway, Head, Married, 44, Watchman, b. Chiltern, Berkshire (no other occupants so probably his place of work) 1891 Census 20 Stanley Street (or Slanley Street), Deptford, London (District of Greenwich) RG12/495 Folio 32 Page 6 Mercy Genaway, Married, Wife, 32, b. Midhurst, Surrey Mercy, Daughter, 5, Scholar, b. Croydon, Surrey Ann, Daughter, 4, Scholar, b. New Cross, Kent William, Son, 3, b. New Cross, Kent Birth of Daughter Mercy: Mercy Susan O Genaway, Q2 1885, Croydon Vol 2a Page 268 Marriage of Daughter Mercy: Q4 1909, Greenwich, Vol 1d, Page 1631 To either Edward Charles Stedman or Frank Edwin West

Thanks Susan thats great Deborah

Susan Tks your kind offer. Can you look on 1861 and 1871 for George Peek bc 1854 Charlton, Kent, living with his father Samuel Peek a gardener and his mother (don't know her name) and any possible siblings in the Greenwich area. (I've also put a separate note about George Peek about 2 messages above - I'm getting desperate - I have details of his later life but cannot trace the beginning!). Christine

Hi Sue, Thank you for look up will sort through it all kind regards June

Christine Here you are - note difference in spellings of surname, which might have been why you were having problems tracing them Regards Sue 1861 Census RG9/401 Folio 43 Page 27 Cottage in Garden of …………., Greenwich, London (unable to make out rest of address as quite feint) Samuel Peak, Head, Married, 39, Gardener, b. Oxford, Kent, Lydia, Wife, 38, Gardener’s Wife, b. Seal, Kent, Sarah, Daughter, 13, Scholar, b. Oxford, Kent, Titus, Son, 12, Scholar, b. Seal, Kent, William, Son, 7, Scholar, b. Seal, Kent, George, Son, 5, Scholar, b. Greenwich, Kent, Thomas, Son, 4, b. Greenwich, Kent, Amy, Daughter, 3, b. Greenwich, Kent, James, Son, 1, b. Greenwich, Kent, 1871 Census RG10/759 Folio 31 Page 14 5 Inn Terrace, Greenwich, London (Note the surname has gone in as Beck!) Samuel Beck, Head, Married, 49, Gardener, b. Olford, Kent, Lydia, Wife, 48, b. Seal, Kent, Titus, Son, Single, 21, Bricklayers Labourer, b. Seal, Kent, William, Son, 19, Bricklayers Labourer, b. Seal, Kent, George, Son, 17, Errand Boy, b. Greenwich, Kent, Thomas, Son, 15, Scholar, b. Greenwich, Kent, Amy, Daughter, 13, Scholar, b. Greenwich, Kent, James, Son, 11, Scholar, b. Greenwich, Kent, Lydia, Daughter, 9, Scholar, b. Greenwich, Kent, Ned, Son, 7, Scholar, b. Greenwich, Kent, Henry, Son, 3, b. Greenwich, Kent,

Susan Tks a million for the 2 census lookups, this tog with info I got on another thread has got me moving again. If only they had been more accurate with their spellings and dates, it would make things that much easier! I'm now off to order certs. Many tks to you, Sarah and Gwyneth.

Hello Susan, Looking for Dennis Davy/Davey born c 1839/40 Mendham Suffolk. I have him on the 1841 census age 1 with parents George and Lucy Davy. If you have the time could you look for him in 61 and 71 [I found him in 1881 with wife Anna age 46 living Norwich, spelt Davey] and then in 91 and 01 please. If its not too much to ask could I have address and anyone else living with him, this will help me with his brothers and sisters and his own children. Many thanks. Pat.

Here you go Patricia I couldnt find Dennis anywhere but I have found George & Lucy in 1861 - hope this helps Regards Sue 1861 Census Fressingfield, Suffolk RG9/1151 Folio 24 Page 24 George Davy, Head, Married, 44 (unable to make out occupation), b. Mendham, Suffolk Lucy, Wife, Married, 28, b. Bessingham, Norfolk Giles, Son, 16, b. Mendham, Suffolk Ann, Daughter, 12, b. Mendham, Suffolk George, Son, 9 months, b. Mendham, Suffolk Mary Frost, Mother-in-law, Widow, 72, b. Debenham, Suffolk

Hi Susan Thanks for the look ups. I think I found Dennis Davy in 1901 but having no credit left couldn`t go any further. Dennis Davy age 61 born Mendham Sfk. Living Norwich occupation Millwright. Just been back to Ancestry but not being a subscriber couldn`t get too far, but there is Anna E. Davy born c1834/5 showing for 1871 and also 1891. She is Dennis` wife so hopefully they are together. Pat.

Here you go Patricia, unfortunately I can still not find him in 1861. Kind regards Sue 1871 Census RG10/1821 Folio 123 Page 61 Bailey Street, Heigham, Norfolk (District of Norwich) Dennis Davy, Head, Married, 31, Millwright, b. Mendham, Norfolk Anna E, Wife, 37, b. Alburgh, Norfolk Alice, Daughter, 9, b. Harleston, Norfolk Ellen, Daughter, 8, b. Harleston, Norfolk Laura, Daughter, 7, b. Harleston, Norfolk Rosa, Daughter, 4, b. Harleston, Norfolk Georganna, Daughter, 2, b. Harleston, Norfolk Albert E D, Son, 11 months, b. Harleston, Norfolk 1881 Census RG11/1938 Folio 41 Page 18 St Augustines Rd Bell View Terrace, Norwich St Clement, Norfolk (District of Norwich) Dennis Davey, Head, Married, 41, Mill Wright, b. Mendham, Suffolk Anna E, Wife, 46, b. Alburgh, Norfolk Alice, Daughter, Single, 19, Cigar Maker, b. Harleston, Suffolk Laura, Daughter, 17, Dressmakerb. Harleston, Suffolk Rosa, Daughter, 14, b. Harleston, Suffolk Maria G, Daughter, 12, b. Norwich, Norfolk May F Davey, Daughter, 17, Scholar, b. Norwich, Norfolk (*) note change of county for some of the births! Also believe they have got the relationship wrong for May F – as this is the only one mentioned with a surname and she isn’t mentioned on the 1871 census. 1891 Census RG12/1519 Folio 131 Page 45 & 46 St Augustines Rd Bell View Terrace, Norwich St Clement, Norfolk (District of Norwich) Dennis Davy, Head, Married, 50, Farmer, b. Mendham, Norfolk Anna E, Wife, 56, b. Alburgh, Norfolk Alice, Daughter, Single, 28, Dressmaker, b. Harleston, Norfolk Rosa, Daughter, Single, 24, Dressmaker, b. Harleston, Suffolk Georganna M, Daughter, Single, 22, Milliers Dress (?), b. Norwich, Norfolk Florence M, Daughter, 16, Scholar, b. Norwich, Norfolk (*) Could this Florence be the May F mentioned above and they got the age wrong in 1881? 1901 Census RG13/1838 Folio 146 Page 33 41 Mayfield Road, New Catton Christchurch (Parish), Norwich, Norfolk Jennis Davy, Head, Married, 61, Mill Wright (own account), b. Mendham, Suffolk Anna E, Wife, 66, b. Alburgh, Norfolk Florence M, Daughter, 26, Music Teacher (at home, own account), b. Norwich, Norfolk In relation to the mix up in which county Mendham is in, please see the description below from GENUKI Hoxne (district) Created 1st July 1837. Mainly in Suffolk, but included part of Norfolk. Sub-districts : Dennington; Stradbroke. GRO volumes : XII (1837-51); 4a (1852-1930). Mendham (1837-85). Registers now divided between Gipping & Hartismere, Deben and Waveney districts.

Hi Susan, thanks for the offer, i don't know if you can help or not. i am trying to find members of my dad's side of the family which i don't really know any thing about . My grandad was william charles Burton born 1904? his parents were George and Susan( i think) i know my grandad lived in canterbury in kent but i don't know if he was born in canterbury but i know it was kent. George Burton would of been born 1880-1884 and would of married susan around 1900. Either my grandad or great grandad had a sister called Dolly and a brother called Archibald, don't know if that will help. Sorry i've gone on a bit but i really need expert help, with such little information i don't have a clue. hope you can help. Good luck Many thanks Sarn