Genealogy Chat

I am looking for the marriage of John Edward Holland to Elizabeth Eleanor ? He was born in Greenwich about 1781. Their first known child Thomas born 1811 in Greenwich. I say first known as none of their next 6 children were named John or Elizabeth which I find quite strange. Any pointers in the right direction would be really appreciated. Thanks Chris

Is Eleanor her surname? Cant see them on Pallots Im afraid.

christine is that greenwich london or greenwich gloustershire ? linda x

hi christine i have looked on familysearch for you but its a tricky one. cant see anything that jumps out at me. i am popping out now but will take a look later good luck linda

Hi Heather It is only her christian names as far as I am aware. Linda It is Greenwich London. Thanks Chris

Is this him in 1841, & his sons christening? Name: Thos Holland Age: 30 Estimated birth year: abt 1811 Gender: Male Where born: Kent, England Civil parish: Greenwich Hundred: Blackheath County/Island: Kent Country: England Street address: Occupation: View image Registration district: Greenwich Sub-registration district: Greenwich West Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Eliza Holland 6 Elizabeth Holland 30 James Holland 5 Mo Jno Holland 60 Richd Holland 15 Thos Holland 30 Thos Holland 4 THOMAS JAMES HOLLAND Male Event(s): Birth: Christening: 13 MAR 1808 St Alphage, Greenwich, Kent, England Death: Burial: Parents: Father: JOHN EDWARD HOLLAND Mother: ELEANOR Georgina.

well done georgina off to dentist now OOch and thats jsut paying the bill good luck christine linda x

These are the other children on the IGI born to the same parents... 1. MARY ANN HOLLAND - International Genealogical Index Gender: Female Christening: 27 JAN 1818 St Alphage, Greenwich, Kent, England 2. CHARLES HOLLAND - International Genealogical Index Gender: Male Christening: 26 DEC 1819 St Alphage, Greenwich, Kent, England 3. SARAH HOLLAND - International Genealogical Index Gender: Female Christening: 21 AUG 1822 St Alphage, Greenwich, Kent, England 4. JAMES HOLLAND - International Genealogical Index Gender: Male Christening: 28 APR 1816 St Alphage, Greenwich, Kent, England 5. RICHARD HOLLAND - International Genealogical Index Gender: Male Christening: 20 JUN 1825 St Alphage, Greenwich, Kent, England Still cant find their marriage. Georgina.

There are a few on pallots with an Elizabeth in nearish parishes - i.e. Rotherhithe and only one with an Eleanor: BUT its a few years after the first kiddie - so unlikely I guess. Name: John Holland Spouse: Eleanor Kalar Marriage Date: 7 Feb 1815 Parish: St George IN The Borough St George is near Greenwich so possibly the wifes parish. But you really need to see the registers dont you. Shame none of the kids have come up with Kalar in their names. Unusual one. Or this: still only grasping at straws though John Holland Elizth Reed 1806 Rotherhithe

Hi Georgina I have the info from the IGI but was not aware that Thomas was not christened until he was 30 which is very odd as they seemed to have christened his siblings shortly after birth. I never had the 1840 census so am truly grateful. I think that the marriage is going to stay elusive! Thanks Chris

Chris how do you know Thomas was 30 when he was christened in 1808 ? Georgina.

I think Chris has confused the 1841 census info with a baptism record. The 1841 info given is the age of your chap at that time - 30.

Am I having a mad half hour or what. It is so obviously Thomas's son Thomas that was christened. My only excuse is that sometimes I type faster than my brain works!!! Chris