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Hi Marie, I did check the birth records for most of the children but only gives mothers first name (no surname) unlike the Scottish records which are far easier.

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Thanks Susan, will look into it. You have all been a great help..

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I don't know how much notice you take of info on a Ancestry tree but it has

Possible parents of William ...1861 census posted above

George Robins bn 1818c Winkleigh Devon.
Died Oct 1894 S Stonehouse .
Married betsey Pugsley 28th April 1845 Tormoham devon

I could not find this marriage.

Thanks guys. A lot of information to get started on... <3 <3

Daughter Emily was born in Bristol c1877 so that marriage could well be them... Thanks. will see what I can come up with next. I did try looking at free bmd but wasn't sure where they married. Emily's birth confirms they were in Bristol..

The marriage fits as 1881 shows Amelia born London:

1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census

4 East Street, Swindon, Highworth, Wiltshire, England

Household Members
First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital condition Gender Age Birth year Occupation Birth place

Daniel Southcott Head - Male 36 1835 - Gloucestershire - Blacksmith
Elizabeth Southcott Wife - Female 33 1838 - Gloucestershire
Amelia Southcott Daughter - Female 13 1858 - London <<<<
William Southcott Son - Male 12 1859 - Gloucestershire
Thomas Southcott Son - Male 10 1861 - Gloucestershire
Daniel Southcott Son - Male 8 1863 - Gloucestershire
Samuel Lembrick Lodger - Male 30 1841 - Gloucestershire
John Short Lodger - Male 19 1852 - Gloucestershire

1861 England Census
about William Robins Name: William Robins
Age: 6
Estimated birth year: 1855
Relation: Son
Father's Name: George Robins
Mother's name: Betsey Robins
Gender: Male
Where born: Tor Moham, Devon, England

Civil Parish: Tormoham
County/Island: Devon
Country: England

Street address:

Occupation:

Condition as to marriage: View image

Registration district: Newton Abbot
Sub-registration district: Torquay
ED, institution, or vessel: 14
Neighbors: View others on page
Household schedule number: 98
Piece: 1412
Folio: 74
Page Number: 20
Household Members: Name Age
George Robins 43
Betsey Robins 40
John Robins 14
Mary A Robins 12
George H Robins 11
William Robins 6
James C Robins 3
Kate Robins 11/12

From freebmd

Marriages Dec 1875 (>99%)
LANGLEY Joseph James Clifton 6a 226 Scan available - click to view
ROBINS William Clifton 6a 226 Scan available - click to view
SOUTHCOTT Amelia Clifton 6a 226 Scan available - click to view
THORNE Elizabeth Alice Clifton 6a 226

You really should put the site in your favourites and use it

Hello, I see they have a 1 month old George H on the 1881 census, so very likely this birth:

Births Mar 1881
Robins George Henry Newton A. 5b 161

Correct reg district for Tormoham where they were living.

It should give you Amelia's maiden name.

Possible marr.

England, Select Marriages, 1538–1973
about William Robins Name: William Robins
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Birth Date: 1853
Marriage Date: 21 Nov 1875
Marriage Place: St. Andrew-Montpelier, Bristol, Gloucester, England
Father: George Robins
Spouse: Amelia Southcott
FHL Film Number: 1596485
Reference ID: item 1 p 169 cn 337

have you used freebmd? I'm sure I gave you the link to it on another of your threads

That's the BEST place for BMD's

You could always buy a child's birth cert to get the mother's maiden surname

Hi guys, I am trying to trace information on William Robins born 1855 Torquay, he married Amelia Ann (unknown) and their first child Emily Ann Robins was born 1877 Bristol, and second cjild William Robins 1879 Swindon. The rest were born in Torquay. I have the 1881 and 1891 listing all the children but I cant seem to trace (1) Amelia Ann's surname or a marriage. (2) Williams parents. I have a William on the 1861 and 1871 with parents George and Betsy which seem to fit in with the names of the children but not sure.. I have looked up Family search, freezen and find my past. but cant see anything.

Looking forward to hearing from anyone who can help.