Genealogy Chat

I have my family in Kensington London in the 1901 census but my grandfather is missing. I have done an online search, in fact several, but to no avail. There are, of course, several same names and ages and I've looked at all the likely ones. It is is begining to cost! Does anyhone have any ideas or has anyone come across the same problem and solved it? Henry Brown, born 1892. Kensington. July Birthday so HE WAS EIGHT

He was about 9 at the time. Now where could a 9 year old be. Hospital? would go on their census Boarding School ditto Or did the parents simply forget to tell the enumerator about him. Did the 1901 transcriber omit him in error? (did you look at the census page image) Just a few thoughts

Thanks. I do have a hard copy of the original census page. Other siblings are there. He wouldn't have been at boarding school but could have been in hospital. Wouldn't his name come up on the online census search if he was in hospital or would I have to do an online search of all the patients?

Did you do a search for Harry Brown? If he was away somewhere, they might have used the nickname? Or of course it could be that he is somewhere and the transcribers have written his name wrong so that your search will not find him easily. Good luck!

I can only find one Henry Brown of the right age born in London but not living with his parents, but he was born & living in Bethnal Green. Not a possibility?

Thank you. I did do a search for Harry Brown and one under his step mothers maiden name - just in case! I also looked to see if he had been with grandparents- however, I think I'll go do it again!

Thank you Marion - no there are no connections with Bethnal Green. I am really begining to wonder if he has just been left out!

has he got a middle name? I found one of mine with the middle name as the surname A

Sylvia It may be that he was living with an aunt or uncle or with his maternal grandparents. I have found some cases of the surname of the aunt or uncle being used (in error in transcribing or by placing ditto underneath). Have you looked for the mother's and father's siblings in the census? Happy hunting Neil

I have 2 children on the 1881 census living with Robert and Emma Porter listed as sons but their last name is Wood! I haven't figured this one out yet but I am assuming that they are nephews on Emma's side probably staying with them.I need to find out what her surname was to unravel the puzzle. Its little things like this that keep you so obsessed!

I've also got a missing child! Just started to research grandmother's tree and know for a fact she had a sister born May 1894 but she is not with the family on 1901 census,can't find her at all. Family name Minns from Bermondsey London.Any advice please?!Sue

Lynne, Could the sons be Emma Porter's from a previous marriage? Melanie

Sylvia I have had a look for Henry (Harry?) Brown and agree with you that I cannot find him if we assume that what you know to be true was actually what was written down. I have managed to find children living with aunts and uncles, and in hospital and often their details are not as accuirate as they are if living with their parents. I imagine this is because the enumerator in 1881/1891/1901 would NOT have asked the child (who would have known if 8, I guess) but would have asked the (less knowledgeable) relative!!! Lynn and Sue If you give me details, I can try and give you some more details through ancestry.com. I think that the Wood boys may be because Emma had been married before and married Robert Porter after her (Wood) husband had died. Sue - are you sure that the sister was alive in 1901: it could be that she had died between 1894 and 1901. Let me kow details, and I shall have a look for you..... Best wishes Neil

Neil, Thanks for offer, yes she was alive even went on to get married! Details are DOB 27/5/1894 DOD 27/6/68 buried at Leytonstone Cemetry London. Appreciate any help thanks Sue

Sue I can find 10 people called Minns living in Bermondsey in the 1891 census. Could you give me an idea of their names and ages, please? Neil

Neil Thanks according to 1901 census my family were living at Tabard St, But think they lived at Snowfields before that. Gt Grandad John age 33 Horse Dealer Gt Grandmother Ellen age 33 Eldest daughter Nellie age 13 Hope this helps Sue

I've followed ( and thankyou)all the tips given and I still havent found my Henry Brown (no middle name). No luck with three sets of grandparents, sisters, brothers, under other family names etc etc etc. Interestingly, his two eldest siblings are missing too - I just presumed that they may have moved from the area - but I can't find them either............ The only thing I haven't tried is hospitals because I don't know how to? Can anyone help with that?

is there a chance that Harry is staying with his older siblings somewhere??

Hi there If you send me a message I'll send you all the Henry Browns i(aged 8&9)n London from the 1901 census. Regards Maxine

Melanie and Neil, Thanks, my thoughts were the same but I know the Wood boys aren't Emma's to a previouse marriage becauce she already had a son to Robert the same age as one of them! Any other ideas? Lynne.