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I love helping others on this board, and most of the time seem to find their rellies fairly quickly, but can I find my Great Nan in 1901? Can I heck!!----------------- She was born in 1893 - christened: LILY CALLAHAN, and when she got married in 1914 she was LILIAN CATHERINE CALLAHAN.----------------- This is the rest of her family in 1901 (mis-transcribed): Ellen Callaham abt 1861 Norfolk, England Wife Lambeth London ------------- Frederick Callaham abt 1891 Battersea Son Lambeth London ----------------- James Callaham abt 1833 Westminster Head Lambeth London ---------------- John Callaham abt 1882 Westminster Son Lambeth London --------- Mary Anne Callaham abt 1882 Westminster Daughter London ------------------- LILY and her younger sister BEATRICE (born 1898) are obviously not as home, but can I find them?------------------ On previous census, the family name has been mis-spelt as: Callaghan, Calligan or Galligan, etc-------------------- I would welcome fresh eyes. Many thanks. Suzy

hi suzy, is is just the two youngest your looking for?

Hi Jennifer Yes, just Lily and Beatrice. All other children accounted for!! Thanks. Suzy

excuse me. or i'll need new eyes! She was born in 1893 - christened: LILY CALLAHAN, and when she got married in 1914 she was LILIAN CATHERINE CALLAHAN. This is the rest of her family in 1901 (mis-transcribed): Ellen Callaham abt 1861 Norfolk, England Wife Lambeth London Frederick Callaham abt 1891 Battersea Son Lambeth London James Callaham abt 1833 Westminster Head Lambeth London John Callaham abt 1882 Westminster Son Lambeth London Mary Anne Callaham abt 1882 Westminster Daughter London LILY and her younger sister BEATRICE (born 1898) are obviously not as home, but can I find them?On previous census, the family name has been mis-spelt as: Callaghan, Calligan or Galligan, etc ---------------------------------------------------------- Lily/lillian & Beatrice born where? What was their mothers maiden name? (may be with grandparents...?)

Thanks Jess. I didn't realise it did that when you asked a question. Mother's maiden name is: McCormack (or McCormick) Ref. for rest of family in 1901: RG13/409 Registration district: Lambeth Sub-registration district: Lambeth Church Second ED, institution, or vessel: 16 Folio: 78 Page: 24 Household schedule number: 139 Many thanks for your help. Suzy

I can't find birth refs for them either! No cant find them in 1901. sorry

think this is birth ref for beatrice? Name: Callahan, Beatrice Record Type: Births Quarter: March Year: 1898 District: St George Hanover Square County: London Surrey Volume: 1a Page: 498 (click to see others on page)

Hi Suzy, Thought I'd try to return the favour... The only thing I can find on the 1901 decoder is the following; but you'll probably know this anyway.. Page number: 4AD3111E38FCBE41 Maryanne born 1884 (lambeth)occupation - sweet meat factory John born 1884 (lambeth) occupation - Shop porter boots James born 1833 (lambeth)Occupation Hawker Frederick born 1891 (battersea) Ellen born 1861 (norfolk). Will keep looking though Babs x

lily.s birth ? Name: Callahan, Lily Record Type: Births Quarter: March Year: 1893 District: St George Hanover Square County: London Surrey Volume: 1a Page: 457 (click to see others on page)

Jess, this is my Great Nan: Births Mar 1893 Callahan Lily St. Geo. H. Sq. 1a 457 Yes Jennifer, that is Beatrice. Babs, many thanks for helping; those are Lily's Mum and Dad and siblings. I already have that. Suzy

Suzy, Forgive me for asking this ... but have you GOT her birth certificate already ? Just wondering how on earth you came to the conclusion that she is part of this family ...if she isn't on the 1901 census with her parents ... and her marriage cert only gives Fathers name.? I'm snooping around the 1901 for her ... but I'm curious how you found out about her in the first place ! Dancer x

Suzy, do you have any addresses for 1901 - family or in laws? Babs

Thanks for your reply Dancer. I do have the certificate for Lily's birth. She is my Great Nan and we are a very close-knit family. Some of her children are still alive, and they, as well as my Dad, have been able to tell me the names of her Mum and Dad, and brothers and sisters. She was one of eight children, and all the names fit. I have the family in 1891 and 1881, and all the older siblings are there. The three older siblings have been accounted for on the 1901; and Lily and Beatrice are not with them. Suzy

Babs Lily's family are living at: 9 Hunt Street Lambeth London That is the only address I have for them. One older brother is in prison!!, another older brother is a lodger in another part of London, and her oldest sister is a servant in London. The Callahan family have come from the London area for ever; as far as anyone can ascertain. Lily's Mum was born in Norwich, but apart from that, I can trace the Callahan's back to 1830 - and they all live either in Westminster or just over the river in Lambeth. Thanks again. Suzy

Hi Suzy, I've searched every corner of 1901 ... but I can't find her OR Beatrice ! ...sorry.! You are lucky, having family still able to help ! I'm now wondering if I have family members not at home on census night ... that I just don't know exist!.... makes you think doesn't it ! Dancer x

Ann. I am so glad its not just me, been up and down every Beatrice south of watford i think!! Jess

Thanks girls, you are stars!! I know it's not essential to find my Great Nan on the 1901, but I'm just curious as to where her and her baby sister were. Many, many thanks again. I'll just have to wait for the 1911. LOL Suzy

Suzy, The only Lily I can find around the same age is spelt Callaghan and living at 5 Bowden Street Lambeth The family there are; Thomas (head) age 42 Martha (Wife) 41 John 16 Charles 12 Arthur 10 Bertie 8 Lily 6 Violet 4 I realise these may not belong to you but in case, - RG13 , 412/91 page 33. I have printed the page if you want a scanned copy. Babs x

Babs That was the family I thought was mine at first, until I checked with my Great Aunt and Uncle, who put me straight. Thanks again. Let me know if you have any brick walls to break through. Suzy