Genealogy Chat

If you have seen any of my previous posts you will probably know that i became stuck when researching my family tree on my Fathers side. I have since ordered and received my Grandfathers birth certificate but I seem to have hit a blank again. My Grandfather - John Thomas Mawson was born on the 16th April 1908. His father is listed as Robert William Mawson (coal miner) and his Mother is listed as Margaret Mawson (formerly McGeorge). How can I take this branch of my family tree further? All help will be very much appreciated.

Paul Mawson Robert South Shields.10a 1366 Marriage Q4 1900 Mcgeorge Margaret South Shields.10a 1366 Marriage Q4 1900 If you send off for their marriage certificate, you will get their fathers' names. Suzy PS I have had a look at the 1901 census, but there are quite a few Margarets and Roberts.

Paul Next step would be to find the marriage of Robert and Margaret. That Certificate would give you their father's Joy

where was your grandfather born there is load of Robert willam mawson might give a clue on where his parents are living Jeanette

Ok, if I manage to get my Great Grandfathers marriage certificate, will this enable me to get his date of birth (or year of birth)??

Paul Marriage certificates state age (i.e. 21) which SHOULD give you an idea of year of birth. Not always accurate though. It should enable you to find Robert and Margaret in the census returns. Suzy

Think I've found them in 1901 Census for you. View Record - Margaret Manson (mistranscribed) abt 1878 Sedgehill, Northumberland - Daughter - Bolden Colliery - Durham View Record - Robert Mawson - abt 1877 - Fighting Cocks, Northumberland - Son-in-Law - Bolden Colliery - Durham View Record - Jane McGeorge - abt 1843 - Cramlington, Northumberland - Wife- Bolden Colliery, Durham View Record - Jane McGeorge - abt 1881- Sedgehill, Northumberland - Daughter - Bolden Colliery, Durham. View Record - William McGeorge - abt 1845 - Longbenton, Northumberland - Head - Bolden Colliery, Durham. Living at 12 Church Street, South Sheilds, Jarrow William McGeorge - Coal Miner's Hewer Jane Mcgeorge (Daughter) - Brickyard Labourer Robert Mawson - General Labourer Joy

Great work Joy!! Suzy

Thank you Suzy. Just hope it's them. Seems to be though. Joy

In answer to the earlier query, my Granfather was born in Holywell, Northumberland - The district of which is Tynemouth. Is it best to get certificates for every step just to be 100% certain?

These two are possibles: Mcgeorge Margaret Tynemouth.10b 226 Birth Q3 1879 Mcgeorge Margaret Ann Tynemouth.10b 222 Birth Q1 1877 Suzy

Paul I would say to be 100% certain you do need to have the Certificates. Joy

The birth certificate of Margarets Son (My Grandfather) does not show her as having a middle name, can this be relied upon?

...and these: Mawson Robert William Bradford.9b 170 Birth Q4 1876 Mawson Robert William Darlington.10a 29 Birth Q3 1876 Mawson Robert William Darlington.10a 33 Birth Q2 1874 Mawson Robert William Hunslet.9b 320 Birth Q2 1874 These are all the Robert Williams born between 1874 and 1880. Suzy

NO!!! (sadly)

Confused. The earlier census entry seems to suggest my Great Grandfather was born in Fighting Cocks, Northumberland. Is that true, or am I misreading the info? Sorry for being blonde, but the eagerness to research my family tree is not always compatible after coming home after a 12 hr shift lol

Paul Yep, that's what it says. I've looked at the image and double checked. Joy

Does theis help: 1891: Mawson, Elizabeth abt 1843 Middleside, Durham, England Wife Boldon Durham Mawson, John abt 1840 Darlington, Durham, England Head Boldon Durham Mawson, Robert W abt 1877 Fighton Cock, Durham, England Son Boldon Durham Mawson, Thomas abt 1872 Sadberge, Durham, England Son Boldon Durham RG12/4162 Registration district: South Shields Sub registration district: Westoe ED, institution, or vessel: 46 Folio: 70 Page: 44 Place of birth is: Fighting Cocks!! Suzy

Thanks for all the help, and sorry for no replying sooner. I have just been given a load of birth/death/marriage certificates from my Dad, now I just need to see which I have and which are useful. Hopefully I am getting somewhere now, thanks to your help

Paul You lucky devil, wish my Dad could have given me those, only had his birth certificate. Don't hesitate to ask for help, there's always someone willing to help. Good Luck Joy