Genealogy Chat

I have just received the birth certificate for my g grandfather (great excitement - until I opened it and then went a-looking). He was born Albert Priestman on 15 Jan 1887 to one Mary Emma Priestman. No father recorded. Address 31 Broughton Road, Salford. I found him on the 1901 census - age 14 - lodging and working as an errand boy. Cannot find him on the 1891 census. Mother was working as a servant at this time (hasnt got 4 year old Albert with her). 2 questions. 1. Can i trace what type of establishment 31 Broughton road was (dont think it is the family home) and 2. How can I find him in 1891???? Many thanks, Clare x

I found my Grandfather in 1901 living with his Grandmother under her surname so that might be worth a try. His mother was also away as a servant.

Where was Mary Emma in 1901

Thanks Sheila, will try that one. He did have at least three aunties who he could have lived with, so I may try them as well. Thanks Clare x

Mary Emma married a Joseph Stringer in 1898. She was living with her husband and two children in 1901. No Albert. Surely if he was in a childrens home, he would still be called by his birth name??? After all he was using this in 1901... Im soo sonfused!! Clare

Hi This is Mary in 1881 with her parents and siblings for reference, just in case he is with one of them in 1901 Mary E. Priestman Age: 13 Estimated birth year: abt 1868 Relation: Daughter Father's name: John Mother's name: Hannah Gender: Female Where born: Manchester, Lancashire, England Civil parish: Prestwich County/Island: Lancashire Country: England Street address: Kersal Road Education: Employment status: View image Occupation: Scholar Registration district: Prestwich Sub-registration district: Prestwich ED, institution, or vessel: 5b Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Frances H. Priestman 12 Hannah Priestman 53 Jane E. Priestman 24 John Priestman 52 Martha A. Priestman 20 Mary E. Priestman 13 William Priestman 14 View Original Record View original image View blank form Save This Record Attach this record to a person in your tree as a source record, or save for later evaluation. Save Source Citation: Class: RG11; Piece: 4033; Folio: 87; Page: 25; Line: ; GSU roll: 1341963.

Clare it took me nearly 4 years to find him because his Grandmother had re-married and it was only once I'd tracked her down that I found him.....never give up!! lol

Thanks Whisky Soda, I have that info... need to check her sisters from that to see if he was with them.... Sheila, I am sooo impatient, think it would drive me insane if it took me that long!!!! lol Clare x

just nudging this to the top, before it disappears onto page 2... anyone on the evening crew got any ideas??? Clare x

Don't get hung up on searching using his surname. Surnames can be changed, accidentally by the enumerator or deliberately. Surnames can be badly mis-spelt! Try using his christian name, year of birth (+/- 2 or 5 years) and county of birth. Be prepared to search through several (or many) boys with the same christian name and approximate age ................... but I have great success using this method to find 'missing' people.