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Mike, thanks a million for the information re burial of twins. James lived in Archdeacon lane in the 1871 census, have sent for the birth certificates, fingers crossed. Jo

*** FOR THE ATTENTION OF SUE HARE *** Pictures of St. Peter's Parish Church Whetstone x 3 Winging their way through Cyber space courtesy of my friend in OZ..... MIKE.

Greeting's Again Paula..... I'm glad you have found some records then Just keep plodding on I know you'll get there for sure.... I've just found out one of my Scouts father works at the Records Office at Wigston So we might be onto a good thing soon......:0))))) MIKE.

Greeting’s Heather……. 1851. INDEX ONLY Census returns…. Vol. 4. Index No. 317. = Narborough. BURDETT. Thomas. 50. No other details given. No sign of William…. © Copyright Leicestershire & Rutland Family History Society.2003. 1861. Scanned Census returns Images. RG 9 / 2257 / Folder. 65. / Page. 3. Village of Narborough. Thomas Burdett. Head. Widow. 56. SAWYER b. Wakely Northamptonshire. No other Burdett with him. © Copyright Leicestershire & Rutland Family History Society.2004. RG 9 347. / Folder.54. / Page. 17. St. Mary’s Parish. Lambeth. No. 47. Princess Street. George Whittle. Head. 37. Printer & Compositor. William Burdett. Lodger. Widow ? 27.Paper Maker Gloss b Lambeth. © Crown Copyright National Archives. 1881. Census…. Institution: 'Union Workhouse' Census Place: Enderby, Leicester, England Source: FHL Film 1341746 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 3129 Folio 20 Page 31 Marr Age Sex Birthplace Thomas BURDETT W 80 M Wakley, Northampton, England Rel: Inmate Occ: Sawyer (No Occ) © Crown Copyright National Archives. Burial Found :- Narborough. Thomas Burdett. 8th. August. 1882. Aged. 82. Abode Union Workhouse Enderby. © Copyright Leicestershire & Rutland Family History Society.2002. I’m Sorry I couldn’t find any earlier details for you Thomas didn’t appear on the 1841. Census for Narborough Or surrounding Villages……. MIKE.

Mike>> Been to records office tonight and had a look through some of the non conformist records for Wigston. Didn't find anything yet but still have more to look through Paula

Looking for Thomas Burdett b Wakely Northampton. He was a surveyor in 1855 so need information on him before that. His son was William Robert Burdett born in Lambeth 1834. Any help would be much apprciated. Thank you Heather

Thanks Mike for going out of your way to get me those marriage certificates............... Sue...................

Greeting's Again Jo..... I'm sorry I thought I'd cracked it seeing I managed to match several Christian names and Occupation... Re :- Thomas / Mary/ Harriot / Shoe maker. As for the twins....Found a record of a Double burial of twins in the name of Goss :- Welford Road Cemetery Thomas Charles Goss. 9th. August. 1864. Aged 2 Weeks Old. Last Known Address Archdeacon Lane. St. Margaret's Parish. U = Unconsecrated Ground. R = Section. 2276 = Plot No. C = Common Grave. Notes:- Buried in the one coffin with twin Henry. Henry Goss. 9th. August. 1864. Aged 2 Weeks Old. Same address as above. Plot No.& details same as above. Notes :- Buried with twin Thomas in the one coffin. © Copyright Leicestershire & Rutland Family History Society.2004. MIKE.

Mike, Thanks so much for your help. Thought that this was not my Thomas. But at least it gives some answers, my Mum always said that there was twins in my Dads family. Once again thanks for your help, and pointing me in the right direction. Jo

Greeting’s Jo…… There you go …… 1851. Scanned Census. 2090 / 764 / 19 / 71. Leicester. St. Mary’s De Castro Parish. West Street. (Off Braunstone~Gate) THOMAS GOSS HEAD M 44 M CORDWAINER LEI LOUGHBOROUGH' MARY ANN GOSS WIFE M 42 F BRACE RUNNER WAR BEDWORTH HARRIOTT GOSS DAU U 18 F BRACE RUNNER LEI SMRY CAROLINE GOSS DAU 13 F BRACE RUNNER LEI SMRY MARY ANN GOSS DAU 10 F BRACE RUNNER LEI SMRY SARAH GOSS DAU 7 F AT HOME LEI SMRY THOMAS GOSS SON 5 M SCHOLAR LEI SMRY LUCAYER? GOSS DAU 3 F AT HOME LEI SMRY CHARLES GOSS SON 1 M AT HOME LEI SMRY HANNAH GOSS DAU 1 MTH F LEI SMRY © Copyright Leicestershire & Rutland Family History Society.2001. Cordwainer = Old fashioned name for Shoe Maker. Personally speaking I think the Surname is GOSS. In olden times if there was a double “S” in the name Then the 1st letter “S” was made to look like a “F” Here is James & Mary with Lodgers:- 2089 / 391 / 07 / 26. Leicester. St. Margaret’s Parish. 11 DEVONSHIRE STREET JAMES GOSS HEAD M 21 M TRIMMER & DYER LEI SMRY 11 DEVONSHIRE STREET MARY GOSS WIFE M 22 F NOTT NOTTINGHAM 11 DEVONSHIRE STREET ELIZABETH ALLEN LODG M 31 F BRACE HAND WAR BEDWORTH 11 DEVONSHIRE STREET CAROLINE ALLEN DAU 7 F LEI SMRY 11 DEVONSHIRE STREET MARY ELIZABETH ALLEN DAU 6 F LEI SMRY © Copyright Leicestershire & Rutland Family History Society.2001. MARRIAGE Found :- Thomas Goss. ~ Mary Ann Goodman. Leicester. St Mary De Castro Parish Church. 1829. By Banns. © Copyright Leicestershire & Rutland Family History Society.2002. MIKE.

Can anyone help? I am looking for Thomas Gofs, but have very little information. His son James Gofs (22) was married on 22 December 1850 at the Parish Church of St Mary Leicester, He married Mary Hart also age 22. Listed as father was Thomas Gofs, his profession was shoemaker, it does not say deceased. Witness listed as Harriet Gofs and Thomas Hart. On the 2nd marriage certificate for James the surname is spelt Goss and was from then onwards. Am trying to find if James had any sisters and brothers, checked the 1861 directoryfor Leicester, has a Thomas Goss, but think that it is not the correct one as the profession is totally incorrect. Anyone with any ideas Thanks Jo.

Mike, Thanks anyway - can't think why they might have moved Great Grandma - she only had a small headstone, which as far as I can remember was in good nick - and nothing that might need mowing round!! Did have a number for enquiring about Gilroes, but in all the mess with the builders it's got itself into a VERY safe place - plus they need more detailed death date than my dad can remember. Will try your suggestions. Maggie

Greeting’s Maggie…… Sorry but my burial details for Welford Road only go to 1890. But I did whizz the name through other disks but drew a blank ….sorry… Now upsetting for you not to find one of your relatives at Gilroes I do believe they have had a surge on Headstones of late (Health & Safety) and are trying to get it so there is not any surroundings so they can mow it easier….. Or I think that both Cemeteries have “ Friends Of …….) The Secretary of the Friends of Welford Road Cemetery, C. E. John Aston, Gold Hill Gate, One B Cairnsford Road, West Knighton LEICESTER LE2 6GG GB Tel. 0116 2884132. E-Mail :- john(dot)aston2(hat) (ntlworld) (dot) (com) remove the 'H' Have you tried the address below asking for any details of burials Address: Burial & Cremation Manager, New Walk Centre, Welford Place, Leicester, LE1 6ZG Telephone (U.K.): 0116 252 7382/7383 Fax (U.K): 0116 222 8706. E-mail :- cemeteries (Hat)leicester(.) gov(.)uk again remove the H.... MIKE.

Mike, Seeing your reply on another thread about Welford Road cemetery made me wonder if it's easy to find the records for my great grandparents - George Reginald Vine Tidcombe, and Phoebe Alice Tidcombe - George died in 1924 I think, and Phoebe some time after that - think they are on the 'back wall' of the cemetery!! Don't suppose you know a way of accessing Gilroes records? Went to a funeral a while back and went to say hello to other great grandma Agnes Crawford Butler (died sometime in 1940's or thereabouts I think) - and she'd gone!! I swear they have moved her!! She was on the right of the main drive up, but I walked up and down several times and couldn't find her - trouble is, with Butler being such a common name, she ain't gonna be easy to find!! Still pedalling, whistling and smiling..........!! Maggie ;-)

Hi Paula Would appreciate that, don't know what is there! Was going to ask how you got on in Oz etc cause I could'nt find a mention of it since you've been back. Elaine

Mike Many thanks - looks like another illegitimate one !!! Jon

Greeting's Again John... EYES DOWN..... 1861. Scanned Census Image :- RG 9 / 2288 / 53 / Page. 21. Leicester. St. Margaret's Parish. Municipal Ward = St. Margaret's Middle. Ecclesiastical District = Christ Church. No. 61. Britannia Street. Sarah TOMPKIN. Head. Unmar. 28. Seamer. b Countesthorpe. Benjamin. Son. 10. Winder. b Countesthorpe. Jane. Dau. 2. b. Belgrave. Leicester. Emma Walker. Lodger. Unmar. 25. Servant. b. Leicester. Claria. Dau. 1. b. Leicester. © Copyright Leicestershire & Rutland Family History Society.2004. Sorry for the delay but had a hard time making out Emma's surname....had to go to the Index and trawl through it ..... MIKE.

Greeting's Again Paula... Sorry meant to say that they said that Wigston came under either Blaby or the Borough of Leicester. But according to them they are the fiches you should be looking at ... MIKE. Tracey ....I take it your a ' Happy Bunnie then ? '

Hi Mike THANK YOU so much, I really appreciate you taking the time to look for me. YIPPEE!!! Kindest Regards Tracey

Wigston ones i need really but they look a bit late- will have a look when next at records office. Thanks for the info