Genealogy Chat

Deb Re: Entry 29 Nov 2024 20:15

Mary the mother @ Union House Sedgley.

https://www.workhouses.org.uk/Dudley/

Thank you so much, I'm beginning to realise that I know very little when it comes to searching, I know the basics and that's all, you lot are a wealth of knowledge.

So do you think that if I contacted the Staffordshire records office they'd be able to provide me with further information? Eg where he was born ?

Jink20

Yes I saw that site for Mary, however it doesn't mention anything relating to her at all does it. Do you know if there's anyway to find out more information. I'm assuming that her stay there was to give birth only. Do you know how I would find that out ? Do you know if she would have had to give the name of a father for the baby?

Re your post at 18:54 -

No - the Staffordshire records office only has Staffordshire records.

I doubt if you'll ever know exactly where in Ireland he was born, or when.
His name is too common.

Re your post at 19:00 -

No, Mary wouldn't have had to give the name of the father.


I wouldn't be too hopeful of more info re her workhouse stay.

You could try asking the Dudley Archives:
https://www.dudley.gov.uk/things-to-do/dudley-borough-libraries/archives-and-local-history-service/

But they probably wouldn't have any more than you have already - just her date of being there.

Oh thats a shame, I suppose we have to admit defeat on certain lines of enquiry, so sad isn't it.. It just so happens to be the line that i'm the most interested in.

Doesnt help that its a common name.

Regarding you questions, AG has given you the best response in that regard

There is a tree owner on Ancestry with
Mary Marriott (Maryatt)
Born: 1842 in Wednesbury, Staffs
0 attached records
0 attached sources

You could consider taking up a free trial on Ancestry with a view to contacting them
Although with no records or sources shown it could be a stretch

Perhaps another member with FMP (FindMyPast) could also have a look at trees for you, if it hasn't already been done.

The 1862 marriage cert should have an address for the groom - is it the same as the 1861 census which you think may be the right man?