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1861 /1871 yorkshire census lookup please

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Tc

Tc Report 4 Sep 2003 00:32

Hi Florence many thanks for going to so much trouble I've made a list of the names you've found as I'm sure some of them will link in Rod

Florence

Florence Report 3 Sep 2003 23:21

hi Rod, sorry don't have 1861/1871 census lookup, but do have 1834 Whitby Directory. Havn't found a John Watson but if it's of any help., from the directory ; Nobility, Gentry & Clergy... Mrs Ann Watson of Spring Hill, Whitby. Mr. George Watson of Bagdale, Whitby. Alum Works : Thomas Watson : Sub agent at Kettleness. Attorneys ; Thomas Watson of Flowergate (Clerk to the magistrates) Bankers: Savings' Bank - Flowergate - Thomas Watson - Secretary. Linen & Woolen Drapers: Watson & Summerson at Old Market Place. Saddlers: Adamson Watson at Lythe. Shopkeepers & Dealers in Groceries & Sundries. :Geoge Watson of Ruswarp. William Watson of Lythe. I also have the 1840 directory and the 1890 directory if you think I can be of any further help please let me know.

Tc

Tc Report 3 Sep 2003 22:39

yes same family but yours was from 1881 census according to ages on checking, having difficulty finding john watsons parents etc

shropgirl

shropgirl Report 3 Sep 2003 21:58

Wasnt mine the correct answer before Joan

Tc

Tc Report 3 Sep 2003 10:57

Please could someone look for a John Watson born in Whitby 1823 possibly living church st/ Henrietta st areas and any family especially his parents thanks very much Rod