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I have a Charles Hamblin born 1850 in Maisemore, Gloucester but i cannot find him on the 1871, 81 or 91 census. The only death of a Charles Hamblin that i can find that matches is in 1899 aged 49 in Gloucester. Would anyone be able to give me some ideas to where he could be on these 3 censuses at all? He was in Maisemore aged 11 with parents Charles and Mary in 1861. Thanks, Matt

I guess you saw this lot in the 1871? Charles Hamblin 54 Maisemore, Gloucestershire, England Head Maisemore Gloucestershire Emily Hamblin 7 St Mary Delode, Gloucestershire, England Granddaughter Maisemore Gloucestershire James Hamblin 22 Maisemore, Gloucestershire, England Son Maisemore Gloucestershire Maryann Hamblin 57 Maisemore, Gloucestershire, England Wife Maisemore Gloucestershire Maryann Strong 3 St James, Gloucestershire, England Granddaughter Maisemore Gloucestershire Would this possibly be his marriage? Or second marriage? Name: Hamblin, Charles Record Type: Marriages Quarter: December Year: 1895 District: Gloucester (1837-1937) County: Gloucestershire Volume: 6a Page: 611 (click to see others on page)

Hi Heather, Yes ive seen those. That is Charles' parents and two siblings. Regards, Matt

Hi, I ve got to shoot out now. But Ive been looking and there is a lot of Hamblins from Maismore living in Gloucester arent there? I noticed two who may be siblings or close rellies of his and they both work for Great Western Railways. Is it possible your guy also worked for them. I saw his death in Gloucester at age 49. It may be he was away on the census nights?

No positive information for you, but you can discount the 1881 Census of Scotland from your searches - he's not showing there under any variant of the name that I can think of...

Hi Heather, I think those railway people are rellies. Ive seen something somewhere about that. Its just my luck that he was away on census night for 3 years running. Mind you i cant find his brother Thomas on anything either. There are loads of Hamblin's in Maisemore. Regards, Claire

Thanks John. I would have been very shocked if he had turned up in Scotland, hehe. Regards, Matt

Get ready.................. On 1891 there is a Charles Hambling wrongly transcribed as Charles Hannah - goodness knows why - think this enumerator was well and truly pi***d!! This Charles is 40 Single and born Maisemore. He is a baker and I am sure he is your man. Living in Household of George and Mary Strong and recorded as Brother in Law. Send me your Email address and see what you think. Tricia

Ive sent you an email Tricia Regards, Matt

Email sent. George is also a baker. Cheers Tricia

Hi Tricia, Ive had a look and im sure it is him, cant believe he was down as Hannah!! clearly says Hambling! Thank you so much, just got to check the other census now lol Matt

Hi, just got back - and you know what I was going to suggest checking out a Strong household as I noticed a grandaughter called Strong living with Charles parents!! Mary Strong must be Charles' sister. I also noticed they have another grandaughter, Emily Hamblin living with them. It must have been some sort of arrangment with their kids, wonder why? Im sure that must be him. Well done Tricia.

If,as you suspect, these Strong people belong in your tree, this is the family in 1881. I was hoping to find Charles. Bit short on miracles,though. 1881 England Census records matching your search for All Records > Census > 1881 England Census Viewing 1-12 of 12 Match Quality Name Estimated Birth Year Birthplace Relationship Residence View Image Mary Blewett abt 1862 Newent, Gloucestershire, England Servant Gloucester St Mary Crypt Georgina Herbert abt 1856 Gloucestershire, England Visitor Gloucester St Mary Crypt Thomas Meredith abt 1861 Cinderford, Gloucestershire, England Servant Gloucester St Mary Crypt Charles Smith abt 1866 Gloucestershire, England Servant Gloucester St Mary Crypt Charles Strong abt 1870 Gloucestershire, England Son Gloucester St Mary Crypt Charlotte Strong abt 1872 Gloucestershire, England Daughter Gloucester St Mary Crypt George Strong abt 1824 Enstone, Oxfordshire, England Head Gloucester St Mary Crypt Jane Strong abt 1869 Gloucestershire, England Daughter Gloucester St Mary Crypt Mary Strong abt 1839 Maisemore, Gloucestershire, England Wife Gloucester St Mary Crypt Mary A. Strong abt 1868 Gloucestershire, England Daughter Gloucester St Mary Crypt Nathan Strong abt 1876 Gloucestershire, England Son Gloucester St Mary Crypt Thomas Strong abt 1877 Gloucestershire, England Son Gloucester St Mary Crypt 34 Southgate st. George is Baker and confectitioner

If he were single at 40 in 1891 then it is possible that marriage in 1895 is him then.

Thanks for this Tricia, the Strong family is definately mine. Got the marriage finally now of Mary Hamblin, this is her hubby and kids. Matt xx

If he married in 1895 there should be a lady Hamblin as Head in 1901. It could be this lady. You would need to send for birth cert to verify father 1901 England Census records matching your search for All Records > Census > 1901 England Census Arthur C Hamblin 4 Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England Son Gloucester Gloucestershire Mary A Hamblin 38 Goodrich, Herefordshire, England Head Gloucester Gloucestershire She is confectitioner and one of the marriage names Living 56 Westgate Street Gloucester. It's worth a go!

Thanks for all your help on this Tricia, it is much appreciated. Matt xx

England and Wales, Civil Registration Index: 1837-1983 records matching your search for All Records > Birth, Marriage, & Death > England and Wales, Civil Registration Index: 1837-1983 Broady, William 1895 December Gloucester (1837-1937) Gloucestershire 6a 611 Hamblin, Charles 1895 December Gloucester (1837-1937) Gloucestershire 6a 611 Roberts, Emily 1895 December Gloucester (1837-1937) Gloucestershire 6a 611 Roberts, Mary 1895 December Gloucester (1837-1937) Gloucestershire 6a 611

Your a star Tricia. will have to send for this cert i think. Matt xx

I've just thrown in the towel on 1871 and 1881 - maybe in the army or Navy or something? Good luck,Tricia