Genealogy Chat

Tracey & Max Thanks for the help, I've had a look at Halifax Library's website and I think I'm going to be kept very busy there to be honest and thinking about it, Leeds probably have a records office which covers Halifax. Rachel

Hi Rachel As Tracey says I would contact the library in Halifax. That is is how I found the records office in Stafford. They should have a website, so try a google search for "Halifax Library" and you'll probably find them - the records office may even be there! But if you give thema ring they'll let you know. Regards MAxine

Rachel, I'm not sure if there is a records office in Halifax but as you say the Central Library holds quite a lot of info. I was there a few weeks ago and it takes some time getting through stuff. The full day i spent there wasn't long enough, time just flies by. Anyway, good luck with your searches. Tracey, Bolton

Maxine Sorry to appear dumb but how do you find out if there is a Records Office local to you? I am living in Scotland at the moment and am planning a trip down to Halifax to do some digging in my family tree and I've tried to use the various PRO websites, ONS websites etc but seem to keep going round in circles! All I want to know is if there is one in Halifax and it's address. I know that the Central Library holds some parish records etc so am planning on visiting there but it would be great to fit in a PRO visit at the same time. Rachel

Hi Alison Thanks for the explanation, I wondered if they were page numbers - Thanks for the help. Regards Maxine

Maxine The name index works like this: you have to know the area you want, there is a book index for different areas eg Shelton, Wolstsnton etc they have fiche nos.in (RG with some digits) then they have a list of surnames look down for the name Holland, this is followed by numbers. Each no is an occurrence of the name Holland in a household if the no is followed by a star it means there is more than one holland household on a "page"the no. relates to the page(The page is actually 2 pages with no. in the corner of one) you then get the fiche and look for the page and see if you can find the name. A lot of pages are unreadable unfortunately. Hope this helps, be prepared to have a headache at the end of your search:)

Hi Guys I just wanted to say thanks for the support. When I got back from the records office I felt a bit of a failure, as I had failed to accomplish anything I had set out to do. But I know feel much better about it. Next time I am going to plan it like a military operation! and stick to my plan. By the way does anyone know how the name indexes work for the census? When I looked up a surname it gave me a number, but I could not seem to relate that number to anything. The staff there were busy closing, so I didn't have chance to ask. Maxine

Thanks for that Maxine. I know what you have been through. Some days you get zilch, others more than you can handle. I don't think they are my Lloyds but I have made a note for the future just in case there is a link. Should you get chance great but make sure you do yours. Thanks again, John

Hi Maxine, Thanks for trying. I know the first time I went to the library I was expecting to find loads of info but came away with virtually nothing! There's so much stuff to look through isn't there, it's a bit overwhelming. Anyway, better luck next time you go. Tracey, Bolton

Maxine, thank you so much for offering to do the lookups to begin with and to offer to continue hunting. If and when you have the chance. Don't worry about time frame, I just appreciate the offer. Penny

Hi Maxine Many thanx for trying, Know what you mean about "knowing for next time". It's a very addictive thing this geneology hobby isn't it? Doesn't time fly when in the records office? janet

Hi Guys Well I spent 8 hours at the records office yesterday, and I am afraid I didn't do very well for you. I spent 7 hours in pursuit of Vincent Holland - and still didn't find him! Perhaps it was because I only found out about the name index for 1851/1861 and part 1871 at 4.30, just before they closed! I have managed to get some of the references for you all & I am going back again on 13th Sept , and I am putting yesterday down to a learning experience! I've got some stuff for John, but I don't think it's what he wants - but here it is 1871 census: Parish of St Michael(Bloxwich)- area Pelsall. Road unreadable William Lloyd Head aged 23 Coal miner, born Lane Heath Staffs Eliza, Wife 22 born Pelsall James T Lloyd brother aged 15, born Lane Heath,Staffs. ----------------------------- No 6 Road Unreadable Rachel Lloyd Head Widow aged 70, born Salop-Dawley -------------------------------- Either Horton or Forton Head No 61 Michael Lloyd Head 27 Iron worker b Pelsall Julie(?- hard to read) wife 30 b Oldbury James son 2 b.Pelsall David son 3 months b. pelsall ------------------------------------ I know it doesn't fit with what you asked, but I will look again when I go back. Tracey - I didn't get chance to look at Cheadle, but there there loads of Cartlidges in Shelton, both on St Marks parish records, and Bethesda Chapel. I didn't note them as there were too many. Karen - I think I will struggle to find anything for you, as Harborne/ Smethwick I think come under a different records office. I didn't see anything for those areas, they may come under Birmingham. Janet/Penny/May/Rachel - will try again. Its going to be a regular thing now I know the ropes, so will get you some info as soon as I can. Sorry not to bring you more today Maxine

Just to let you know I've managed to book my day at Stafford records office. I am going all day tomorrow(Thursday). So hopefully will have some info for you all on Friday. Regards Maxine

Hi Maxine Thanx for the info you sent me a while back, I did send you a thank you but what with all the virus's going around at the time thought it wise not too go on computer for a while,had a thorough checkup and new anti-virus thingy's added,wasn't quite sure who had received reply's and who hadn't!!! Look's like you're going to be very busy,or are you booking in for a week?!!Don't worry if you don't get time to do a look up for me,you've already helped me loads. janet

Hi there I have got all your queries in my trusty notebook! When I get up there(they were shut today!) I'll give them all my best shot. Regards Maxine

Hi Maxine, A puzzle really where they are from. In the 1891 and 1901 census he says Bloxwich but it could also be Cheslyn Hay. He was born, I think, in Dec quarter 1863,(Walsall reg.) mother Sarah, father William. However I can't find then on 1881, well not M and D and John together. There is a John and a William in 1881. So did mother die? That's why I would like an idea from 1871. This family also had a daughter Ann Marie but I have a feeling she may have died. I am also wondering if there is a Charles with them c1857. It would be great if you could try but I know you may be busy with the others. John

Hi Maxine, If you get time as i know you are already going to be very busy could you look up some Cartlidge's for me on the 1871? I'm looking for John b. 1810, Charles b.1811, William b.1816 and Edward b.1821. They were all born in Cheadle. Don't know a great deal about their families so it might be a bit difficult. Anything would help though as i'm at a bit of a standstill. Their name could also be spelt CartlEdge. Thanks in advance. Tracey, Bolton

hi Maxine A very generous offer. I f you have time I wonder if you could look up a family for me on 1871 census Elizabeth Edwards 42 b.penkridge Eliza " 11 b. Tipton Richard 10 b. Tipton William 8 b. Woodsetton Harriet 6 b. " Lucy 4 b. " James 2 b. " In 1881 they are living at 47 Sedgely Road Sedgley but they may well still have been in Woodsetton 1871. What I would like to know is the name and details of the father as he has died by 1881 and need to know his name to link up with james's marriage cert and see if this is the right family. If this is all possible I would be very grateful as I have come to a halt. thanks Rachel

Hi John I'll add you to my list! Where abouts in Staffs are your folks from? Regards Maxine

Janet I havn't forgotten your photos of Hopton Pools - I am on holiday this week & I have left the digital camera at work - so it'll be around the weekend of 13/14 sept before I'm able to go - but don't worry I won't forget! Regards Maxine