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Team. I cant locate William Caldwell after the 1891 census...
I have looked for marriages and I think he married in Sept 1899 to either
Jane Ann Nelson or Rebecca Parker in South Shields. I have checked 1901 and 1911 census using both names of the girls but are having no luck.

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks Kim

For Reference the 1891 Census

CALDWELL, Jacob Head Married M 43 1848 Glass Maker
Gateshead, Co Durham
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CALDWELL, Margt Wife Married F 38 1853
Felling Co Durham
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CALDWELL, Ann Daughter Single F 16 1875
Gateshead, Co Durham
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CALDWELL, William Son M 14 1877 Glass Maker
Gateshead, Co Durham
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CALDWELL, James Son M 11 1880 Scholar
Gateshead, Co Durham
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CALDWELL, Jacob Son M 8 1883 Scholar
Gateshead, Co Durham
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CALDWELL, George Son M 5 1886 Scholar
Gateshead, Co Durham
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CALDWELL, Alexander Son M 3 1888 Scholar
Gateshead, Co Durham
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CALDWELL, Margt Daughter F 2 1889
Gateshead, Co Durham
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:-D :-)

Just a possible!

Marriages Dec 1896
CALDWELL William Gateshead 10a 1316
Hall Joseph Gateshead 10a 1316
Place Elizabeth Gateshead 10a 1316
Plaer Elizabeth Gateshead 10a 1316
WEIGHTMAN Isabella Gateshead 10a 1316

He is showing on the 1911 on GR but transcribed as Coldwell.
Wife Isabella.

thanks Christine.. I will have a look at that....

William Caldwell, "England Marriages, 1538–1973 "
Name: William Caldwell
Birth Date: 1877
Birthplace:
Age: 19
Spouse's Name: Isabella Weightman
Spouse's Birth Date: 1877
Spouse's Birthplace:
Spouse's Age: 19
Event Date: 03 Oct 1896
Event Place: Holy Trinity, Gateshead, Durham, England
Father's Name: Jacob Caldwell
Mother's Name:
Spouse's Father's Name: Matthew Weightman
Spouse's Mother's Name:
Race:
Marital Status: Single
Previous Wife's Name:
Spouse's Race:
Spouse's Marital Status: Single
Spouse's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M00707-8
System Origin: England-EASy
GS Film number: 1514579
Reference ID: it 1, p 233, no 466

Looks like William was down the pub in 1901:

Street MANSFIELD STREET
Parish GATESHEAD
Town
City
County Durham
Country ENGLAND
Ecclesiastical District VENERABLE BEDE
Enumeration District 60
Municipal Ward SOUTH EAST
Parliamentary Borough GATESHEAD
Registration District GATESHEAD
Category Census, Land & Surveys
Record set 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census
Collections from Great Britain
Person 1
First Name JANE ANN
Last Name NEAT
Birth Year 1882
Age 19
Birth Town GATESHEAD
Birth County DURHAM
Birth Place
Relationship To Head of Household BOARDER
Gender Female
Occupation BOTTLE WASHER WINE & SPIRIT MACHINIST
Condition SINGLE
Archive Reference RG13
Folio 66
Page 38
Piece Number 4758
Person 2
First Name JANE
Last Name WEIGHTMAN
Birth Year 1844
Age 57
Birth Town GATESHEAD
Birth County DURHAM
Birth Place
Relationship To Head of Household HEAD
Gender Female
Occupation CHARWOMAN
Condition WIDOW
Archive Reference RG13
Folio 66
Page 38
Piece Number 4758
Person 3
First Name ISABELLA
Last Name CALDWELL
Birth Year 1877
Age 24
Birth Town NEWCASTLE
Birth County NORTHUMBERLAND
Birth Place
Relationship To Head of Household DAUGHTER
Gender Female
Occupation
Condition MARRIED
Archive Reference RG13
Folio 66
Page 38
Piece Number 4758
Person 4
First Name ELIZABETH
Last Name CALDWELL
Birth Year 1897
Age 4
Birth Town GATESHEAD
Birth County DURHAM
Birth Place
Relationship To Head of Household GRAND DAUGHTER
Gender Female
Occupation
Condition SINGLE
Archive Reference RG13
Folio 66
Page 38
Piece Number 4758
Person 5
First Name WILLIAM
Last Name CALDWELL
Birth Year 1899
Age 2
Birth Town GATESHEAD
Birth County DURHAM
Birth Place
Relationship To Head of Household GRAND SON
Gender Male
Occupation
Condition SINGLE
Archive Reference RG13
Folio 66
Page 38
Piece Number 4758
Person 6
First Name JAMES
Last Name CALDWELL
Birth Year 1901
Age 0
Birth Town GATESHEAD
Birth County DURHAM
Birth Place
Relationship To Head of Household GRAND SON
Gender Male
Occupation
Condition SINGLE
Archive Reference RG13
Folio 66
Page 38
Piece Number 4758

Isabella, but not William in 1901

1901 census transcription details for: 93, Mansfield Street, Gateshead

National Archive Reference:
RG number: RG13
Piece: 4758
Folio: 66
Page: 38
Reg. District: Gateshead
Sub District: Gateshead
Parish: Gateshead
Enum. District: 60
Ecclesiastical District: Venerable Bede
City/Municipal Borough:
Address: 93, Mansfield Street, Gateshead
County: Durham
Name Relation Condition Sex Age Birth Year Occupation , Disability Where Born
WEIGHTMAN, Jane Head Widow F 57 1844 Charwoman Gateshead, Durham
CALDWELL, Isabella Daughter Married F 24 1877 Newcastle, Northumberland
CALDWELL, Elizabeth Grand Daughter Single F 4 1897 Gateshead, Durham
CALDWELL, William Grand Son Single M 2 1899 Gateshead, Durham
CALDWELL, James Grand Son Single M 0 (5 MOS) 1901 Gateshead, Durham
NEAT, Jane Ann Boarder Single F 19 1882 Bottle Washer Wine & Spirit Machinist Gateshead, Durham

I agree he must have been at the pub.. I found her in 1901 and them both together in 1911....
or maybe he came home a bit worse for wear so she put him in the gutter for the night..... :-D :-D :-D

Matthew Wightman, "England and Wales Census, 1881"
Name: Matthew Wightman
Age (Original): 47
Gender: Male
Birth Year: 1834
Birthplace: Gateshead, Durham, England
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: Engineman (Dri)
Address: 6 Maple St
Event Place: Elswick, Northumberland, England
Disability:
Record Type: Household
GS Film number: 1342218
Affiliate Publication Number: RG11
Piece/Folio: 5052 / 91
Page Number: 14
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Matthew Wightman M 47 Gateshead, Durham, England
Wife Jane Wightman F 37 Gateshead, Durham, England
Daughter Hannah Wightman F 14 Newcastle, Northumberland, England
Daughter Elizabeth Wightman F 11 Newcastle, Northumberland, England
Daughter Jane Wightman F 7 Newcastle, Northumberland, England
Son Matthew Wightman M 6 Newcastle, Northumberland, England
Daughter Isabella Wightman F 4 Newcastle, Northumberland, England

The 1911 census referred to - the original shows as CAldwell, have put in a correction to FMP

It also says 3 children born to marriage and 3 still living. NO deaths shown!!!!!

1911 census transcription details for: 52 Frank Street Sunderland Road Gateshead

National Archive Reference:
RG14PN30465 RG78PN1748B RD557 SD2 ED55 SN251
Reg. District: Gateshead
Sub District: Gateshead
Parish: Gateshead
Enum. District: 55
Address: 52 Frank Street Sunderland Road Gateshead
County: Durham
Name Relation Condition/
Yrs married Sex Age Birth Year Occupation Where Born
COLDWELL, William Head Married M 34 1877 Midle Foundry Labourer Gateshead Durham
COLDWELL, Isabella Wife Married 14 years F 34 1877 Gateshead Durham
COLDWELL, William Son M 13 1898 Gateshead Durham
COLDWELL, James Son M 11 1900 Gateshead Durham
COLDWELL, Kathleen Daughter F 4 1907 Gateshead Durham

Possibly the Elizabeth Caldwell shown on the 1901 census
1911 census transcription details for: 80 King Edward St Gateshead

National Archive Reference:
RG14PN30464 RG78PN1748B RD557 SD2 ED54 SN189
Reg. District: Gateshead
Sub District: Gateshead
Parish: Gateshead
Enum. District: 54
Address: 80 King Edward St Gateshead
County: Durham
Name Relation Condition/
Yrs married Sex Age Birth Year Occupation Where Born
MASON, Charles Head Married M 46 1865 Machine Metal Moulding Newcastle Northumberland
MASON, Hannah Wife Married21 years F 44 1867 London Middlesex
MASON, Charles Son Single M 20 1891 Poulterer Gateshead Durham
MASON, Albert Son Single M 15 1896 Metal Moulder Gateshead Durham
MASON, Stephen Son Single M 10 1901 School Felling Durham
CALDWELL, Elizabeth Visitor F 14 1897 Gateshead Durham

hmmm... stuart bit strange as Elizabeth is not on the 1911 census...
just having a look into that now.... she may be working already and at another house.....
no hang on 3 children no deaths.... 3 children on census...
very odd....... :-S :-S :-S

I have found her visiting another family in 1911....

CALDWELL, Elizabeth

Address: 80 King Edward St Gateshead


MASON, Charles Head Married M 46 1865 Machine Metal Moulding Newcastle Northumberland
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MASON, Hannah Wife Married21 years F 44 1867 London Middlesex
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MASON, Charles Son Single M 20 1891 Poulterer Gateshead Durham
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MASON, Albert Son Single M 15 1896 Metal Moulder Gateshead Durham
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MASON, Stephen Son Single M 10 1901 School Felling Durham
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CALDWELL, Elizabeth Visitor F 14 1897 Gateshead Durham
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...

:-D


as usual thanks heaps guys... I tried to work it all out using all the hints and tips you all give.... and I still coulnt do it.... so big thank you's :-D

Kim, there would appear to be 4 children named to the couple, but only 3 admitted to on the 1911 census. Elizabeth would appear to be registered as a Caldwell from bmd's - Mar Qtr 1897 Gateshead 10A 937 (so a bit close for an October 1896 marriage). Perhaps they couldn't add up or just forgot Elizabeth as she wasn't in the house!!

1901 gives the following
Elizabeth 1897 (Mar Qtr 1897)
William 1899 (Jun Qtr 1898)
James 1901 (Dec Qtr 1900)

1911 gives
William 1898
James 1900
Kathleen 1907 (?? Kate Elizabeth Mar Qtr 1907 - died Gateshead 1986 b 6.1.1907)
and Elizabeth elsewhere as per my 1911 post

which makes 4 children shown between both census but only 3 born to marriage on 1911 census as written on census form. ?????

Thanks Stuart... maybe the question of how many children was asked in an unusual way and they didn't understand it....

They were both 19 when married so maybe HAD to get married really quickly...

Only 2 dependant children by the time he enlisted. Confirms wife, they married 3/10/1896. Children James dob 28/10/1900, and Kathleen 6/1/? (can't read the image).

Isabella named as nok. address 1 Back Reddell Street, Gateshead. He may not have been down the pub in 1901 - had served 2 years 4 months in Africa at some point - down as prior service, but no other details.


William Caldwell
Estimated birth year:abt 1877
Age at enlistment:37
Birth Parish:Gateshead
Birth County:Durham
Document Year:1914
Regimental Number:799
Regiment Name:Yorkshire Regiment
Number of Images:9

Added - possibly served in Boer War 1899-1902 which would explain his absence in 1901.

Thanks flip...but now for the stupid question. What is Nok???

Next of Kin.

of course... I am a dumba**e :-D

Earlier Service for William - as referred to by Flip in her post .

British Army Service Records 1760-1915 Transcription

First name(s): Wm
Last name: CALDWELL
Calculated year of birth: 1877
Parish of birth: Gateshead
Town of birth: Gateshead
County of birth: Durham
Age at attestation: 24 years
Attestation date: 12 February 1901
Attestation corps: Imperial Yeomanry
Attestation soldier number:
Discharge rank:
Discharge corps:
Discharge soldier number:
The National Archives reference: WO128

William Caldwell age 24 years 1 month attested (signed on) to Imperial Yeomanry on 12th February 1901 at Newcastle-on-Tyne. His address at the time was Mansfield Street, Gateshead ( see family address 1901 census) and he says that he has resided out of his fathers house for over 3 years. Given the Service Number 29524. Can't read what his civilian trade is.

He is 5 feet 3 3/4 " tall and weighs 137 lbs, chest measures 371/2 ". Dark complexion, Grey eyes and Dark hair. He has vaccination marks and I presume tattoos - Friendship on Left arm. Faith Hope and Charity. Cross flags on Right arm and full name on Right hand. He is a Roman Catholic.

It is noted that he wishes to join the North Durham Company.

He joined as a Private and was discharged as a Private on 15th Sept. 1902. He agreed to allow his wife 3shillings and 6d a day!!!

He was serving at "Home" ie England 12.2.01 - 14.3.01 and then South Africa 15.3.01 - 8.9.02 and then home 9.9.02 -15.9.02 and discharge. Granted Queens South African Medal for service in SA 1901 and 1902

Wife noted as Isabella Caldwell of 93 Mansfield St, Gateshead. MArried 3.10.96 at Trinity Church, Gateshead, witnesses Elizabeth Ramsay and Thomas ?Troy

Children listed as Elizabeth b 3.4.98 Gateshead and William b 29.4.99 Gateshead, both baptised at Trinity Church.

(???? these would seem to be a year later than GRO suggests with no mention of James b 1900!)

Discharged from 5th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry 100th Company 15.9.1903 at Aldershot. Age 25 years 8 months, now only 5feet 3", chest same, same address as on attestation. Still can't read his trade - Ah, clearer down page - Cartman which would be same as per attestation.

Boer War 1899-1902 - Soldier details
Name: Caldwell, William
Rank: Private
Soldier number: 29524
Unit: 100 Company (Northumberland) 5 battalion Imperial Yeomanry
Notes: The Queen's South Africa (QSA) Medal Clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902
Age:
Literary references: The National Archives WO128. Imperial Yeomanry, Soldiers' Documents, South African War.

:-D :-D

Incidently, he was shot in the right leg - but there's no mention of a pension so I assume it wasn't too bad! He was Roman Catholic, 5ft 4in, 137 lbs, and fresh complexion brown eyes & hair.

I can't find a record of his earlier service though (on ancestry), maybe someone can find it on FMP, but to have served in Africa for over 2 years I would suspect the Boer War, the WW1 record does however state he served as a trooper with the 5th Imperial Yeomanry - but I'm not very clued up on military history.

ADDED: Sorry, but I see Stuart has already found the earlier service whilst I was checking and typing this!