Genealogy Chat

Got an ancestor either adult or child who seems to have vanished and you can find no trace of them? Why not post their details here and the last trace you have of them in case other members can give you new ideas of where to look :~) George

Good Idea George. Looking for William Aldridge. On his son's marriage certificate (Henry Aldridge - Dec 1891 Parish of Stepney) his occupation has been listed as Captain: Henry's is listed as Seaman. Have no other info (Birth, Death, Marriage etc) Henry Aldridge died aged 32 in 1900, poplar.

Good idea. Edward tyrer b. 1845 goes missing between 1868 & 1881 i have his marraige certificate saying he was living in christian street, liverpool no sign on 1871 (but have managed to find a possible match for wife & child) in 1881 he's in corlett street west derby any ideas?

William Wallis born portsmouth possibly 1830's supposedly married to sarah young,they had son ambrose 1872 in clifton, bristol. can't find marriage or anything about these two Karen

Mine are Frederick Haigh b 1860 and his mother Mary A, last heard of in 1861 in Rochdale while with her sister. Frederick was born in Brighouse according to the 1861 census. Mother was born Flitwick,Beds. Thomas Shipley, b 1845 Leek,Staffs, last heard of staying with his sister in Leek in 1861 after that no trace Kezia Raynor, b 1888 in Oldham, last heard of 1891 with mum,dad and sister in Oldham, found deaths of parents,also located elder sister in 1901 with their stepdad but no sign of young Kezia

Louise, what were his wife and son names?and was he born in liverpool Karen

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Karen Edward's wife was Mary (ann) Tyrer b 1846c and daughter Ann (or annie) was b 1869 & all three where born in liverpool. Some one found a mary Tyner on 1871 with an Ann. Living in Mary's Parebts but i'm not sure if it's the right people.

Caleb Ryman b.1865 married Susanna Eades 1885, they had 3 children cicely, grace and henry. in 1881 i have caleb with his aunt and cousins. in 1891 i have susanna and children, no caleb. but she is still classed as wife not widow and not head of house. by 1901 they have all vanished. evidently when he went to my great grandfathers in c.1917 he made no mention of being married and least of all having kids. he was always known as being a tramp until i unearthed a v old family tree which gave this marriage. i have no death for him no other census that he is on etc etc. any ideas? he was born in peckham if thats any help, parents were robert and sarah ryman (fricker) grandparents were Thomas and Mary Ryman - and they are a whole brick wall to themselves!! if any one has an insight an incling or even a general idea PLEASE help lol doing my head in now! Many thanks Corrina x

William Rollerson Appears on the 1891 census at 71 Brunswick Ave Hull with his wife Mary and children Rhoda, Sydney, Walter and george. William born in Crowland Lincolnshire but I cant find any trace of him on previous censuses. Any Ideas? Rachel

hi all, william porter born 1856 cheadle staffordshire, i have him on the 1861 staffordshire still in cheadle, have him on the 1881 married and living at boothen stoke-on-trent staffordshire, i cannot for the life of me find him on the 1871 census i have tried every variation of his name on ancestry but keep coming up with nothing anywhere near close. regards jackie.

Samuel Hickton, born in Stratford about 1827. I have him with a wife Emma and a daughter Caroline age 2 and step daughter Mary Ann King age 4, all born in Warwick. In 1861 they are living with Sam's stepfather George Allen in Warwick, and then the whole lot vanish. George probably died, he was in his 70s, but Sam and family vapourised. Christine in NZ

William Melville, coachman - Scotland married Jessie Moffat 27/3/1851 in Kirkaldy, Fife. Fathered at least seven kids but never at home for census. Died of senility 15/8/1917 in Linlithgowshire, age 86 according to grandson. Possible sighting in 1881 census at 12 Barony Street, Edinburgh giving place of birth as Newport, Fife and occupation stableman and age 47. Wife claimed she was widowed in 1891 and 1901 censuses. Please report any further sightings Thanks Beth :)

Louise thats who i found too,ah well it was worth a look, Karen

What a brilliant idea! I have 6 cousins of my father all missing! All from TUNBRIDGE WELLS last heard of 1901 Census. Violet Louisa SCOTT b 1895 and her sister Winifred Alberta b 1900. Parents were William Albert b 1867 at Brenchley and Fanny Dixon. Ellen SCOTT b 1887 Percy Edward b 1890 Frederick Thomas b 1892 Albert William V b 1894 Their parents were Thomas Scott b 1869 at Salvington and Ellen ? died 1897 Hoping someone can give me any idea where to look for them please! Thank you Angela nee Scott

I am still looking for Celia age 21 and Charles Miller age 22 with son george age 2 on the 1901 census Mile End or Shoreditch I have tried all sorts and so have others would be great if I could find an address for them thought they were living with her parents but not on the census with them

For those who might not have thought about using these for traceing Muster rolls..good for army and tax dutys Ships lists...Crew as well as pasengers Cricket team score lists...lots of them about in old news papers. cricket history buffs ect. land regesters...who owns what sports meets...same as cricket gazettes...not just the forces. bankrups, people of note,houners lists resipeants and lots more

Samuel Higginbotham and Esther (Nee Boardman) these guys just dont seem to exist. Im beginning to think they were a figment of the registrars imagination! Samuel and Esther had a Charles Higginbotham in 1938 in Market Street Manchester stating they were at Mill Street Long Millgate. However none of them seem to exist untill 1871 when Charles turns up in Rochdale road with his wife and child calling himself Charles Boardman (mothers maiden name) Any help with these guys would be fantastic! Tammy

Rosemary Rollerson ..1871 William Rollerson 25 head born Crowland Lincs.occ letter carrier.Mary E 24 Sheffield.Clara 4mnths Hull...Living 5 Wilsons Row St Mary Sculcoates

I can't find my Grandparents on any of the usual boards. They were both born in Wales, UK, Sarah Jane Roberts 1880 and Edward Brooks about the same age. They might have married in the early 1900's as my Mum and her Sister were born in the mid 1900's. Anyone got any ideas of where else besides Ancestry, LDS and this board I could look? Thanks, Audrey in Canada