Genealogy Chat

I've been trying to trace the later whereabouts of a Studwell Berry, who was born in Middleton Norfolk in 1854. His early profession was Ag. Lab, but moved on to be a Groom, and later a Domestic Servent. I've had the added bliss of him having an unusual name, as he was the only Studwell Berry on the 1881 Census Records, but after this, he has dissapeared! I have found no death record of him, and he is not in the 1891 Census. So What happened to him? Any idea's would be greatly appreicated, as I am still new to this.

He's probably been mistranscribed. Did he marry and have children? Info from 1881 for others: Other Information: Birth Year <1854> Birthplace Middleton, Norfolk, England Age 27 Occupation Groom Domestic Servant Marital Status U <Unmarried> Head of Household John K. JARVIS Relation Serv Dwelling 9 St James Street Census Place Kings Lynn St Margaret, Norfolk, England Family History Library Film 1341481 RG11 Piece / Folio 1999 / 35 Page 34 nell

Thats the thing, I don't know what happened to him after 1881. Maybe abducted by aliens?

Could this be his marriage: Berry, Studwell Record Type: Marriages Quarter: September Year: 1893 District: Winslow County: Buckinghamshire Volume: 3a Page: 1171 [bride is either Fanny Benbow or Susan Ward] nell

That is a possibilty, but what happened to him in the 1891 Census? If I can find out the age of Studwell Berry who married in 1893, it might proove if the is the same one.

The also isn't a Studwell Berry in the 1901 Census, or a death of a Studwell Berry anywhere between 1881-1901. Is it possible he Emmigrated?

Hi, I've found your Studwell Berry on the 1901! Ellen Benbow abt 1817 Winslow, Buckinghamshire, England Mother-in-law Winslow Buckinghamshire Gerard Benbow abt 1891 Sunbury, Middlesex, England Nephew Winslow Buckinghamshire Fanny Berry abt 1854 Winslow, Buckinghamshire, England Wife Winslow Buckinghamshire Snidwell Berry abt 1854 Middleton, Norfolk, England Head Winslow Buckinghamshire. They are living at Union Street.

Ahha! So he did marry in 1893! Marked as Snidwell (Who'd name their child as that) oh well thanks! I still wonder where he was in 1891 though.

Found him on 1891. He is mistranscribed as Hudwell Berry and is in Guys hospital! Berry, Hudwell Age: 37 Estimated birth year: abt 1854 Relation: Partner Gender: Male Where Born: Middleton, Norfolk Birth Country: England Civil parish: St Olave and St Thomas Ecclesiastical parish: St Olaves and St Thomas Town: London City County/Island: London

Hudwell? GEEZE! Cant they get his name right? =D

It says Studwell Berry on the image. It has been mistranscribed! At least you know what happened to him now and whatever he was in hospital for couldn't have been serious because he is still alive in 1901! Cheers, Lynn

Never assume an unusual name will make it easier to find someone! As Fanny was 39 when they married its possible she had some children. I'm puzzled as to how he ended up in Winslow though. nell

1891 - WAS STILL AT HOME WITH HER MOGTHER UNMARRIED 1891 Benbow, Ellen abt 1817 Winslow, Buckinghamshire, England Head Winslow Buckinghamshire Benbow, Fanny abt 1856 Winslow, Buckinghamshire, England Daughter Winslow Buckinghamshire 1881 HIS BRIDE TO BE Ellen Benbow abt 1817 Winslow, Buckinghamshire, England Wife Buckingham Rd, Winslow, Buckinghamshire, England Fanny Benbow abt 1855 Winslow, Buckinghamshire, England Daughter Buckingham Rd, Winslow, Buckinghamshire, England William Benbow abt 1806 North Marston, Buckinghamshire, England Head Buckingham Rd, Winslow, Buckinghamshire, England - might be an interesting line to look at - I know for a fact there is a Benbow Court in Milton Keynes Today - may have nothing to do with this family of course but you never know. Father is a genral labourer, will look a little earlier for you to see if she had siblings

So you think that Fanny had childrenw with a previous partner? Or with Studwell? I cant find any records of any children either way.

1871 FANNY Ellen Benbow abt 1817 Winslow, Buckinghamshire, England Wife Winslow Buckinghamshire Fanny Benbow abt 1855 Winslow, Buckinghamshire, England Daughter Winslow Buckinghamshire Mary Benbow abt 1847 Winslow, Buckinghamshire, England Daughter Winslow Buckinghamshire Samuel Benbow abt 1859 Winslow, Buckinghamshire, England Son Winslow Buckinghamshire William Benbow abt 1805 North Marston, Buckinghamshire, England Head Winslow Buckinghamshire 1861 fANNY Eleanor Benbow abt 1817 Winslow, Buckinghamshire, England Wife Winslow Buckinghamshire Eli Benbow abt 1852 Winslow, Buckinghamshire, England Son Winslow Buckinghamshire Fanny Benbow abt 1855 Winslow, Buckinghamshire, England Daughter Winslow Buckinghamshire Jane Benbow abt 1849 Winslow, Buckinghamshire, England Daughter Winslow Buckinghamshire Samuel Benbow abt 1859 Winslow, Buckinghamshire, England Son Winslow Buckinghamshire William Benbow abt 1805 North Marston, Buckinghamshire, England Head Winslow Buckinghamshire

pAUL - nO I DONT THINK FANNY HAD CHILDREN BEFORE MARRIAGE, CENSUS SHOWS HER AT HOME 1861 UP TO 1891 PRE MARRIAGE, SO HAVE NO REASON AT ALL TO SUSPECT THAT sorry caps lock was on - wasn't shouting! jess

Ah, it's a shame Studwell didnt seem to have any kids! I was really rooting on him!

Paul, clearly he wasn't a well stud (sorry, couldn't resist!) nell

Well, we were discussing earlier that he was a Groom, so maybe he got kicked somewhere? That'll explain his time in hospital!

If the hospital records survive, you might find out. I think Guy's records are at Kings College London Archives. http://www.kcl.ac.uk/depsta/iss/archives/ nell