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1851 or 1861 lookup for Leeds pretty please!

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Penelope

Penelope Report 30 Sep 2003 19:51

I have found my gggrandfather on the 1881 census for Leeds, but he was already a widower. I really need a census where his wife was alive. Patrick Boland born c1925 in Ireland, wife Phoebe, age unkown as yet. They married in 1847 so 1851 or 1861, even 1871 please would help me in the next step. Any siblings would be very much appreciated too. Thanks Penny

Penelope

Penelope Report 30 Sep 2003 20:44

I'll just nudge tgis up before it gets lost! Any help please! Penny

George

George Report 1 Oct 2003 10:17

Hi, Penelope, Im going to the Leeds Central Library today and tomorrow and the 1851 census has been indexed so its easy to find people if they are there. I will have a quick look for you George Evans

Penelope

Penelope Report 1 Oct 2003 20:20

Thank you George! I am most grateful Penny

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Report 1 Oct 2003 21:35

Hi if you look on yorkshire bmd, I can see a marriage of Patrick Boland in Leeds to a Phoebe Donker reference RB/8/58. I hope this is of some help. This site for relatives from Leeds has been really helpful to me. Liz

Penelope

Penelope Report 1 Oct 2003 22:55

Hi Elizabeth Yes I've been in the site and am waiting for that marriage certificate to arrive - always seems such a long time coming! I would like to know where Phoebe was born and to confirm if Patrick came from Sligo or some other part of Ireland. So hopefully I might find out soon! I am so grateful to all those who help in the searching Penny

George

George Report 2 Oct 2003 08:39

Hi Penelope, I found your family on the 1851 Census for Leeds as follows. Piece 2319 Folio 197 10 Drivers Court Patrick Boland 26 Labourer born Ireland Rath Pheobe Boland 24 Flax Mill born Ireland Rath William Boland son 2 Born Holbeck Leeds John Boland son 2 months born Holbeck Leeds Mary Dickens ? Mother in law Widow born Ireland. The Rath part is taken from the Index I could not read it on the Census, but i can get a photocopy if you need one. If you need anything else just ask. Hope this helps and Good luck. George Evans

Penelope

Penelope Report 2 Oct 2003 18:21

George you are a star!! Thank you so much. I didn't know that both were born in Ireland. John is my direct ancestor. I shall try to get a copy ASAP. BTW I received their marriage certificate today and now I have the fathers' names I might be able to take a step further. Thanks again! Penny