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Need help finding a birth

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Pamela

Pamela Report 4 Jun 2007 15:50

I'm trying to find the parents of Jonathan Forgham born in 1841 in Wrexham. I'm trying to find the names of his parents but without any luck. I have him on the 1871/1881/1891 census returns but can't find him before then. Any suggestions please. Pam

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it

Shirley~I,m getting the hang of it Report 4 Jun 2007 16:10

Pamela . get the birth cert that will give you his parents names.

Pamela

Pamela Report 4 Jun 2007 16:17

Hi Claire Yes that's him. I need t find out his parents. Any ideas. Can't find him on 1841 or 1851 census.

Kendo

Kendo Report 4 Jun 2007 16:21

1851 Census Hughes John 47 Head Shoe Maker Master Employing 1 Man Liverpool, ? Hughes Catherine 53 Wife ? Shetham, Shropshire Hughes John 15 Son Shoe Maker Wrexham, Shropshire Forgham Eliza 15 Daur In Law ? Wrexham, Shropshire , Forgham Jonathan 10 Son In Law ? Wrexham, Shropshire Forgham James 8 Son In Law ? Ellesmere, Shropshire Coleham, Shrewsbury HO107/1992/~F152 CD5 HO_1992a.pdf p.292 This would suggest a re-marriage Ken

Pamela

Pamela Report 4 Jun 2007 16:24

Thanks Ken for your help. I think I will need to send for certificate. Pam

Pamela

Pamela Report 4 Jun 2007 16:25

Thanks everyone for your help Pam

Kendo

Kendo Report 4 Jun 2007 16:26

Catherine Forgham married a John Hughes in sep 1850 ref Oswestry 18 175 Ken