Genealogy Chat

See below

... still missing in 2005?? J

C'mon, Helen ... spill the beans!

I've recently got my Uncle into Genealogy. I spoke to him on the phone earlier and he's hit a brick wall. I offered to help and I've spent the last few hours trying to find the following family in 1871. I have them in 1881, Augustus Brimmell, 45yrs, b Ledbury, Herefordshire, Widower Archer Brimmell, 20yrs, b Ledbury Eleheghes (!!!) 18yrs, b Ledbury Alice, 11yrs b Ledbury Rose, 7yrs b Ledbury. I can't find Augustus, Archer or Alice in 1871. My Uncle really wants to know who Augustus married. I can't find anything on freebmd. I got desperate and looked for a Brimmell death between 1871 and 1881. I found one that could be the one, Hannah Brimmell, 36yrs, 1874, Ledbury. I will have to tell my Uncle to get a birth cert for one of Augustus' children to get the mother's name but I'm just so fustrated I can't find them in 1871. Also, in 1891 they are transcribed as Brimmett and I've also found a possible for Archer in 1871, with his grandparents (although it says son, but they're too old!) surname is transcribed as Brineraell! I'd really appreciate some help and am hoping someone's on here tonight that fancies a challenge! Many Thanks Helen (I can't go to bed until they're found! lol!)

C'mon then jane- lets give it a go!! Jess

Phew Helen, There's some jumping beans in that lot! Have you tried posting on one of the Census lookup threads over on the Records Board. You'd be amazed at the speed some of the kind members work at - you'll even be able to have an early night! Sorry can't help or advise better. Regs Jane PS: Jess, dunno where to start with this one .... over to you kiddo!

Thought I 'd found them.! two archers born same place same time!! Archer Brineraell 1860 Ledbury, Herefordshire, England Son Colwall Herefordshire John Brineraell 1809 Ledbury, Herefordshire, England Head Colwall Herefordshire Maria Brineraell 1808 Ledbury, Herefordshire, England Wife Colwall Herefordshire Sidney Brineraell 1851 Ledbury, Herefordshire, England Son Colwall Herefordshire

Thanks anyway Jane :) I'll wait to see if Jess can come up with anything. I have just noticed someone on here has Augustus Brimmell born 1836, Ledbury so I'm jumping for joy at the moment. I'll contact them and hopefully they may have some info, even if it's just a bit. It will impress my Uncle anyway! Cheers Helen

Hi Jess, I think that is my Archer and he is in fact with his grandparents. Maria was a bit old to have him at 52yrs don't you think? I'm probably wrong though!!! But where is that bugger Augustus?

Got the B***er in 1861 any good? Arthur Brimell 1860 Ledbury, Herefordshire, England Son Ledbury Herefordshire Augustus Brimell 1834 Ledbury, Herefordshire, England Head Ledbury Herefordshire Hannah Brimell 1839 Ledbury, Herefordshire, England Wife Ledbury Herefordshire Yes, yes, HANNAH!!

this the one you wanted- found it ages ago- NOT!! Agustus Brimmell 1837 Wellington Heath, Herefordshire, England Head Ledbury Herefordshire Elizabeth Brimmell 1863 Wellington Heath, Herefordshire, England Daughter Ledbury Herefordshire Esther Brimmell 1868 Wellington Heath, Herefordshire, England Daughter Ledbury Herefordshire Hannah Brimmell 1836 Wellington Heath, Herefordshire, England Wife Ledbury Herefordshire Maria Brimmell 1870 Wellington Heath, Herefordshire, England Daughter Ledbury Herefordshire all gave a different B***dy birth place the sods!! we can all go to bed now then, can we!! Jess

Hi Helen here you go ... Augustus Brumel marriage to Hannah Brown Ledbury Sept 1857 6a 693. Transcription error in Brimmell. 1861 Census Ledbury no address RG9/1810 FOLIO 69 PAGE 13 Head Augustus Brimmell age 27 b Ledbury Ag Labourer Wife Hannah age 22 b Ledbury Son Arthur age 1 b Ledbury Another transcription error on Arthur. 1871 ANOTHER MATTER CANNOT FIND THEM AS YET. Colette xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Woo hoooooo!!!!! Jess, You're a star!!!! What can I say???? I'm really impressed and so very grateful.... Woo hoooo! I wish I could phone my Uncle but he's on nights tonight. I'm off to look at the image, bed can wait. I'm too hyped up just yet! Thanks again Jess (I knew you'd crack it!) Helen x

Colette, Thanks so much for finding the marriage. Yet another transcription error, oh well, I'm thilled! I hope you've seen the message above as Jess has found them in 1871. Thanks for checking 1861 for me as well Helen x (who is beaming like a Cheshire Cat!)

I must amit i was close to throwing in the towel and thought of 1861, then followed a trail of Hannahs thro Ledbury. Why i didn't find them with soundtex on Augustus i shall never know. still, they are found. jess

Jess, I'm so pleased you thought about looking on 1861. I also tried just searching for Augustus and used soundex - weird like you say. Oh well - YOU FOUND THEM!!!

Jess, I've just had a search for Esther Brimmell in 1881 and she is with John Brimmell and Maria. She is named as their niece. Therefore, the family we found in 1871 is more than likely my Archer, but named as son and not nephew. Phew, I think it's time for bed now!