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Beverley

Beverley Report 21 May 2011 06:27

I have just received copies of wills belonging to relataives,Edward Walker late of Thirtleby,east yorkshire. In the will it mentions a Moses Walker brother and a Clara Augusta Walker granddaughter. ( she was the daughter of Edwards son John who died in 1862)
Edward was born 1799 Halsham. Married Mary Caley 1829 and he died in 1864.
I am therefor looking for info on his brother Moses and if possible a marriage for John Edward Walker 1834-1862 and his daughter Clara Augusta Walker.




Astra

Astra Report 21 May 2011 06:53

This looks like the marriage of John Edward.

Marriages Mar 1855 (>99%)
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STEPHENSON Annie Augusta Skirlaugh 9d 321
WALKER John Edward Skirlaugh 9d 321

Astra

Astra Report 21 May 2011 06:54

Anne and daughter Clara are inSuffolk in 1861

Anne A Walker
Age: 26
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1835
Relation: Head
Gender: Female
Where born: Warren, Yorkshire, England
Civil parish: Rougham
County/Island: Suffolk
Household schedule number: 8
Piece: 1137
Folio: 19
Page Number: 3
Household Members: Name Age
Anne A Walker 26 >>>>Retired Farmer
Clara A Walker 2
Susannah Cocksedge 12

Astra

Astra Report 21 May 2011 06:57

1871 and it looks as though Anne has re-married and been widowed again

Clara A Walker
Age: 12
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1859
Relation: Daughter
Parent's Name: Anna Manning
Gender: Female
Where born: Teckton, Yorkshire, England
Civil parish: Rougham
Ecclesiastical parish: Ely
County/Island: Suffolk
Household Members: Name Age
Anna Manning 35
Clara A Walker 12
Esther Bridges 24
Kate M L Barnard 3
Harriet Last 21
William Little 59


and Clara unfortunately dies age 14

Clara Augusta Walker
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1858
Date of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec 1872
Age at Death: 14
Registration district: Thingoe
Registration County: Suffolk
Volume: 4a
Page: 298

Beverley

Beverley Report 21 May 2011 07:03

thanks Astra, that now poses a problem where was John Edaward Walker in 1861 I know he died in 1862 and is buried in Marton Churchyard.
In the will it states that if Clara Augusta Walker reaches the age of twenty one she inherits some money, so it would be nice to know what happen to her. Did she marry or die before 21 yrs of age?

Astra

Astra Report 21 May 2011 07:09

John Edward is living and farming in 1861 in Beverley. He is noted as married. So it looks as though the marriage has broken down. He dies, as you say in 1862.

John E Walker
Age: 26
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1835
Relation: Head
Gender: Male
Where born: West Newton, Yorkshire, England
Civil parish: Tickton
County/Island: Yorkshire
Household Members: Name Age
John E Walker 26
Alfred Shaw 20
James Edgorse 24
Sarah Smith 44

Astra

Astra Report 21 May 2011 07:11

??

I posted Clara's death for you. Age 14.

Beverley

Beverley Report 21 May 2011 07:26

Thanks Astra, Poor Clara didn't inherit after all.
Is there any chance you could find out anything about Moses Walker brother of Edward Walker born 1799 halsham died 1864 thats Edward not moses,as he also inherits in the will.

Astra

Astra Report 21 May 2011 07:41

Can't find a Moses from Halsham and there is no baptism for a Moses there. Did the family move around? Does Edward give any details of his occupation or location in the will?

Astra

Astra Report 21 May 2011 07:52

This one looks the most likely as it is in the same area around Hull and Edwards father is also Edward from his baptism record.

residence York, England
parents: Edward Walker, Mary

record title: England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
name: Moses Walker
gender: Male
baptism/christening date: 09 Apr 1791
baptism/christening place: PRESTON BY HEDON,YORK,ENGLAND
father's name: Edward Walker
mother's name: Mary
indexing project (batch) number: C10904-2
system origin: England-ODM
source film number: unknown


and if that is him then this looks like him on the census

Moses Walker
Age: 59
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1792
Relation: Head
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Walker
Gender: M (Male)
Where born: Preston, Yorkshire, England
Civil parish: Great Driffield
County/Island: Yorkshire
Household Members: Name Age
Moses Walker 59 >>>>>Ag. Lab
Elizabeth Walker 50 >>>>Born West Newton
Matthew Walker 30
Michael Walker 28
Miriam Walker 26
Moses Walker 3
Sarah Walker 21
Jane Walker 19


EDIT: No. Can't be right. It looks as though he dies in 1863. Elizabeth is a widow in the 1871 census. Confusing

Moses Walker
Date of Registration: Apr-May-Jun 1863
Registration district: Driffield
Registration County: Yorkshire East Riding
Volume: 9d
Page: 187

Astra

Astra Report 21 May 2011 07:55

And a possible marriage. Just re-read your original message that Edward married Mary Caley. I wonder if they married sisters?
EDIT: No Mary's fatherr was Thomas Caley. Maybe Cousins?

marriage 21 Jun 1817 —Skirlaugh, York, England
spouse: Elizabeth Caley

record title: England Marriages, 1538–1973
groom's name: Moses Walker
bride's name: Elizabeth Caley
marriage date: 21 Jun 1817
marriage place: Skirlaugh,York,England
indexing project (batch) number: M10755-1
system origin: England-ODM
source film number: 990525

Astra

Astra Report 21 May 2011 08:05

Her baptism maybe

York, England
parents: Cornelius Caley, Ann Suddaby

record title: England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
name: Elizabeth Caley
gender: Female
baptism/christening date: 16 Apr 1800
baptism/christening place: ROMAN CATHOLIC,MARTON IN HOLDERNESS,YORK,ENGLAND
father's name: Cornelius Caley
mother's name: Ann Suddaby
indexing project (batch) number: C08609-1
system origin: England-ODM
source film number: 828129


and Mary

irth 29 Mar 1798
residence 1798 —York, England
parents: Thomas Caley, Ann Headley

record title: England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
name: Mary Caley
gender: Female
baptism/christening date: 22 Apr 1798
baptism/christening place: ROMAN CATHOLIC,MARTON IN HOLDERNESS,YORK,ENGLAND
birth date: 29 Mar 1798
father's name: Thomas Caley
mother's name: Ann Headley
indexing project (batch) number: C08609-1
system origin: England-ODM
source film number: 828129

Beverley

Beverley Report 21 May 2011 18:34

Hi Astra,
Sorry for taking so long to get back to you, had to go out. I have looked at Edward Walkers will and he made it on the 9th February 1863,which would appear to be just before Moses died if the Moses you found is the correct one.
Edward is noted as a Gentleman in his will, he appears to have owned land and property at some time.