Genealogy Chat

I have a relly who is on a transcription of the 1891 census that has been emailed to me, however i have searched and searched for him but cannot actually find him on the 1891 census. He is Benjamin Lee b c1861, wife Eliza b c1862 daughter Alma b 1886 although on the transcribed doc she is listed as Emma. On the transcribed Doc 2 infant twins aged 1d are listed so would like to see doc to see further info. I know that they had a daughter Amelia 2nd Q of 1892 so it would appear that she fell pregnant shortly after giving birth, and as the twins don't appear on any other documents (census, birth reg) it would seem sadly they died. Any help or idea's finding Benjamin would be greatfully received. Kind regards Martin

Where was he born and/or residing?

Sorry born and residing in Rotherham, Yorkshire. Not sure where his wife was born as died before the 1901 census. I know from transcription they are living at 28 New Street, Parkgate, Rotherham.

Did the info you received include the refs? Reg

Sadly not Reg, it was a full list of all Lee's on the 1891 in the Parkgate area, all listed alphabetically by forename so i had to sift through to match families together. Wil try to copy it onto here if poss??

You wont believe my look!!! was trying to copy the transcript and noticed 2 sets of digits after the names (the transcript is a scanned copy not giving details of each column, but typed them into folio and page on ancestry census search, came up with 520 entries, picked the first one listing Rotherham and its that page with Benjamin on, here are the details so others can see as it looks hard to read Rg12/3851 page 17 162 Martin

Seems they were actually in Rawmarsh.......... Name: Emma Joe Age: 4 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1887 Relation: Daughter Father's Name: Benjamin Mother's Name: Eliza A Gender: Female Where born: Rotherham, Yorkshire, England Civil Parish: Rawmarsh Ecclesiastical parish: Parkgate Town: Rawmarsh County/Island: Yorkshire Country: England Employment status: View Image Registration district: Rotherham Sub-registration district: Kimberworth ED, institution, or vessel: 24 Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age 15/12 Alfred Garbett 22 Benjamin Joe 28 Eliza A Joe 25 Emma Joe 4 Source Citation: Class: RG12; Piece: 3851; Folio 162; Page 17; GSU roll: 6098961. The ref 15/12 actually says 'Children of Lees - Girl and Boy. Age 15 hours. Reg

Is this his birth? Birth 1862 OctQ Rotherham 9c 445 Mumsy.

Would definately say it's Emma as the Daughter, Looks like it says 2 children of Lees girl & boy 15 hours?? surely this has to be a record as the youngest people on a census,lol Martin thanks reggie if it wasn't for your suggestion i would still be searching.

1901 England Census about Amelia Lee Name: Amelia Lee Age: 9 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1892 Relation: Daughter Father's Name: Benjamin Gender: Female Where born: Parkgate, Yorkshire, England Civil Parish: Whiston Ecclesiastical parish: Whiston St Mary Magdalene County/Island: Yorkshire Country: England Street address: Occupation: Condition as to marriage: Education: Employment status: View Image Registration district: Rotherham Sub-registration district: South East Rotherham ED, institution, or vessel: 26 Neighbors: View others on page Household schedule number: 20 Household Members: Name Age Alma Lee 14 dau, born Rotherham Amelia Lee 9 dau, born Parkoak, YK Benjamin Lee 38 widower born Swinton, YK Charles W Lee 5 son, born Whiston, YK Doris Lee 3 dau, born Whiston, YK Laura Lee 7 dau, born Whiston, YK Martha Lee 70 mother, widow, born Burton, derby

That is where i'm now puzzled as it is quite clearly Emma on 1891 but clearly Alma on 1901, only solution i can think is enumerator mis-heard as Alma-Emma are simular. Thankyou all especially for poss names for children will arrange a visit to Rotherham to view burial records. (if any available) or order certs.

Thankyou all for your help i'm off to bed now so will digest this all in morning. Regards Martin