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Hi, Will do lookups of the American Censuses. Please give as much information as possible. Will do tricky lookups although you may have to wait a while for results, Holly

Hi Judith, Sorry for taking so long to reply. I have done an extensive search and cannot find them. I wll search more when I have time, Holly

Hi Holly Thanks for the offer. I am trying to find some information on my Great Aunt Mary B. Murray who went to America in 1888. Someone has found her on the 1920 and 1930 census living in New York. She was born in Scotland but moved to england as a girl. In the 1920 census she is listed as Mary Nelson. We knew that she married someone called Nelson but never knew his christian name. It says she is widowed and has 5 children living with her. David age 26 born in Pennsylvania James age 19 born in New York Florence age 18 born in New York Luke age 16 born in New York Francis age 14 born in New York It says that the place of birth of the father was Pennsylvania so Mary might have married there and moved to new york later on. On the 1930 census she has 2 children living with her Luke Frank the place is Manhattan , New York. Is it possible to go further back to earlier census where it might give her husbands name. Any help would be much appreciated. Marlene

Hi Holly Thanks for the offer, could you please do a look up for me. Name. Alfred Kendrick b. 1860 in Wednesbury, Staffordshire, England. I do not know what year he emigrated to the States but he was not on the 1891 or 1901 British Census. In 1903 his nephew also Alfred and wife Lucy visited him (I think they were on honeymoon) and gave his address as 24, Kittaning Street, Etna, Pa This was on the ships mannifesto I do know that he had an engineering business in Pittsburg but not when he started that. Sorry not much help am I. I would dearly love to find out if he had children. Thank you Pat

Thank you for the offer. Bit of a long shot this, but worth a try if you’ve got time. Can you try 1910 & 1900 for a Lora June Byers b. 1896 in Indiana. Would love to know her parents details. I have a gt uncle who emigrated in 1887 – Rosemary very kindly found me the census returns for his family 1890 - 1930. He had a son Stanley Richardson b. 1895 who married a lady called Lora. Stanley was born in Missouri. On the 1920 census they are in Calumet township, Lake, Indiana. (No children) His obit gives his widow’s name as Lora Byers Richardson, which is why I think Byers is her maiden name. So if you can find her for me that would be great.

Hi, I am very very sorry. My ISP went down for several hours last night and I ended up going to bed. I am sorry for you all waiting so long. I will start lookups again now and hope to be up to date soon. Holly

Hi Marlene, The 1910 is only indexed by head and I cant find Mary or her son on the 1900 yet. Am wading through possibles in 1910 but results may take a while longer. I will keep you updated, Holly

Hi Marlene, I looked at all the Heads with surname Nelson, born 1871 =\-5 in PA. Turned up nothing.I need to think on the best way to proceed with the search. I will resume when i have time again. Holly

Thank you for your kind offer. I'm trying to find out any information on 'John Walter Burtt'. His marriage certificate (Australian) states his birth place as Philadelphia, born approx. 1842. States parents as Samuel Alfred Burtt and Eliza (nee Morris). Married in Australia in 1869. Maybe arrived in 1864 onboard the Champion of the Sea (can't be sure of this). Occupation coach builder. Haven't been able to find any information about his American family at all. Are you able to help? Regards and thanks Lewella

Hi Judith, Sorry for the wait: 1920:New Cumberland, Hancock, WV Natheniel W Head 58 b-PA fb-PA mb-WV Manufacturer Lucie S Wife 59 b-WV fb-WV mb-WV Robert B Son 9 b-PA fb-PA mb-WV Virginia J Daur 5 b-WV fb-PA mb-WV *Another Ballantyne family on same page: Image take out brackets: www.geocities(.)com/suffolklookup/ballantyne1920.jpg 1930: Pittsburgh Natheniel W Head 60 b-WV fb-WV mb-WV Exectutive Fine Clay Lucie Wife 48 b-WV fb-WV mb-WV Virginia Dau 15 b-WV fb-WV mb-WV Gean Daur 7 b-WV fb-WV mb-WV Robert Son 20 b-WV fb-WV mb-WV www.geocities(.)com/suffolklookup/ballantyne1930.jpg Sorry I couldnt find him in 1900 or 1910 I will look again later if I had time as I have already looked under quite a different possibilities. I hope this helps, Holly

Added by Patricia Harper on 09/01/2006 18:35:12 Hi Holly Thanks for the offer, could you please do a look up for me. Name. Alfred Kendrick b. 1860 in Wednesbury, Staffordshire, England. I do not know what year he emigrated to the States but he was not on the 1891 or 1901 British Census. In 1903 his nephew also Alfred and wife Lucy visited him (I think they were on honeymoon) and gave his address as 24, Kittaning Street, Etna, Pa This was on the ships mannifesto I do know that he had an engineering business in Pittsburg but not when he started that. Sorry not much help am I. I would dearly love to find out if he had children. Thank you Pat Hi Pat! Sorry its taken so long, But worth it!! I first went to the 1900 census and found him still at Kittaning St Etna, PA KENDRICKS: Alfred born: June 1860 age 39 married for 16 yrs b-England both parents b-england. arrived in 1886 been there for 4 years AL. Machinist Mary E Wife born Jan 1863 age 37 married for 16 years b-England both parents b-england. arrived in 1886 been there for 4 years AL. Grace B Daughter born Sept 1885 aged 14 b-England Alfred B Son born Feb 1887 aged 13 b-PA George H Son born Jan 1894 aged 6 b-PA Mary E Daur b- March 1897 aged 3 born PA image- www.geocities(.)com/suffolklookup/kendricks1900.jpg Next to the 1910 census:Kittaning?? Rd Etna, PA Alfred Head 50 married 26 years Machinist Rolling Mill b-England arrived in 1886 Mary E Wife 47 married 26 years mother of 4 children all living. b-England arrived in 1886 Harry Son 16 b-PA Mary E Daur 13 b-PA www.geocities(.)com/suffolklookup/kendrick1910.jpg His son Alfred B and family: www.geocities(.)com/suffolklookup/kendrick1910-alfredb.jpg I am sorry I cant do any further. We have a big electrical storm starting and I have to get the computer off. I will resume when I can, Holly

Holly You are a star***** Thank you so much I have been trying to find them for about 2 years. I cannot think how I can ever repay you for your kindness and trouble. Pat

Hi there I am looking for an Amelia Winning who moved to the states late 19th C. I have no more details except she would have been in early 20s. Jo

Added by Vicky -the-Viking on 09/01/2006 19:24:19 Thank you for the offer. Bit of a long shot this, but worth a try if you’ve got time. Can you try 1910 & 1900 for a Lora June Byers b. 1896 in Indiana. Would love to know her parents details. I have a gt uncle who emigrated in 1887 – Rosemary very kindly found me the census returns for his family 1890 - 1930. He had a son Stanley Richardson b. 1895 who married a lady called Lora. Stanley was born in Missouri. On the 1920 census they are in Calumet township, Lake, Indiana. (No children) His obit gives his widow’s name as Lora Byers Richardson, which is why I think Byers is her maiden name. So if you can find her for me that would be great. Hi Vicky, I first went to 1900 as 1910 is only indexed by head and got in Washington, Boone, Indiana. Lafayette Byers wife Elvira and 6 sons and 2 daughters: John, Orange, Carl, Wilfred, Warren, David, Jessie & LORA J. Its quite a lot of info so i have uploaded image: www.geocities(.)com/suffolklookup/byers1900 I then went to 1910 and found them under Buyers. Listed are Lafayette, Elvira, Jessie and Lora. Intrestingly it states Elvira had 10 kids, 9 still alive. www.geocities(.)com/suffolklookup/buyers1910 1920 finds Lafayette and Elvira with two borders: www.geocities(.)com/suffolklookup/byers1920 Couldnt find either in 1930, so I decided to go back and I found the marriage of Lafayette and Elvira: Elvira McCoy LaFayette Byers 6 Oct 1869 Putnam Cty Indiana On the census front: The 1880 finds Lafayette with Elvira and a daughter Carrie and 3 sons: John, Orange and Bertie as well as a niece and a servant www.geocities(.)com/suffolklookup/byers1880 1870 there is L Byers with wife E L. listed everything points to this being them: www.geocities(.)com/suffolklookup/byers1870 1860 has 21 year old Lafayette with father David and Mother Rachael as well as 2 sisters and 2 brothers: Louisa, James, Thomas & Clarinda. Note: Another Byers family is also on same sheet: www.geocities(.)com/suffolklookup/byers1860 The 1850 census has 10 year old Lafayette with David and Rachael and siblings: Almira, Amanda, Jane, James and Jefferson. www.geocities(.)com/suffolklookup/byers1850 Hope this helps, Holly

Hi Holly, I am looking for Horace Stanley Imber born 1872 Hampshire England. He is missing from both 1891 and 1901 censuses in England, and I have him on the Ellis island website going back and forth from US to UK. Thanks for the kind offer, Louise

Hi Jo Win, I will need a little more information. Moved to the states from where?. Do you know when she was born? Holly

Lewella, I cant at this stage seem to find the Burtt's your looking for yet. I will have another look when I have more time to spend on the search, Sorry, Holly

Jo Win, The only Amelia Winning listed is on 1920/1930 census. married wife to William. She is listed as being born 1888 Germany. Holly

(aka vicky-the-viking) Holly, that's amazing, you're a real star! Thank you ever so much.

Thanks for looking, Holly. I'm starting to think that John Walter Burtt told a few porkies! Regards Lewella