Genealogy Chat

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In 1861 George Cattermole was a good little boy of 18 living with his parents in his birth place of Sweffling, Suffolk. In 1871 George was in hiding. In 1881 George Cattermole was a boarder with the Pollard family in St Leonards, Shoreditch where he described himself as a carpenter. Sarah Ann Pollard was Head and married with some children. In 1991 George was Widower (Oh yes?) and the children were now called Cattermole. George now says he is a cornice pole maker (that's my reading!). Sarah Ann is no longer around. Where was George Cattermole in 1871? Can anyone find a marriage of him to Ann Pollard? Clive

1871 Could this be him - the writing is appalling and he is a carpenter Name: George Caleoint Age: 26 Estimated birth year: abt 1845 Relation: Head Gender: Male Where born: Sweffling, Suffolk, England Civil parish: St Leonard Shoreditch Ecclesiastical parish: St John The Baptist County/Island: London Country: England Street address: Occupation: Condition as to marriage: Disability: View image Registration district: Shoreditch Sub-registration district: Hoxton New Town ED, institution, or vessel: 20 Neighbors: View others on page Household schedule number: 163 Household Members: Name Age George Caleoint 26

Well it puts George in the right area and that weird name does not appear anywhere else - thank you. Snow White - my best wishes for you on Tuesday. Clive

Clive, I think the deciphering of handwriting members do on this site is so very helpful, but unravelling that one was the work of a genius. Kathlyn

It is far from the first time I have been left open mouthed at how members manage to find the unfindable. Having looked at the census - oh dear - it reminds me of school and the detentions I was given for poor writing in copper plate. lol Clive

I love being described as a genuis, but I only searched on his first name, year of birth and birthplace. The rest was pure luck and I hope it is correct! Kay