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Help on 1861 census please

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Julie

Julie Report 10 Apr 2006 09:33

Could someone tell me if they can see a Thomas James COLKETT on the 1861 census please, I have him on his daughters wedding cert. as a 'Waterman' and would have been inGreenwich or West Ham. I would be grateful for any help. thanks

Georgina

Georgina Report 10 Apr 2006 09:39

This James Colkett is a waterman in 1861... Ellen Colkett abt 1812 Greenwich, Kent, England Sister Greenwich St Alphege Kent James Colkett abt 1810 Greenwich, Kent, England Head Greenwich St Alphege Kent Thos Colkett abt 1846 Greenwich, Kent, England Son Of E Colkett Greenwich St Alphege Kent Source information: RG9/398 Registration district: Greenwich Sub-registration district: Greenwich West ED, institution, or vessel: 3 Folio: 55 Page: 39 (click to see others on page) Household schedule number: 247 GSU Number: 542630 The address is 1 Sarah's Buildings Georgina.

Georgina

Georgina Report 10 Apr 2006 09:44

Julie what was his daughters name & age? Georgina.

Julie

Julie Report 10 Apr 2006 09:45

Thanks very much for taking the time to look for me, hopefully that will give me another lead in tracing rest of family. I'll be going to Family records Centre soon and will have a better idea of where to look.

Julie

Julie Report 10 Apr 2006 09:47

Sorry Georgina just seen your 2nd message. His daughter was Maria born c 1845 in Greenwich. (may be Marie)

Georgina

Georgina Report 10 Apr 2006 09:57

Julie in 1861 she is a servant... Maria Colkett abt 1845 Greenwich, Kent, England Servant Deptford St Paul Surrey Willm Hewett abt 1839 Shoreditch, Middlesex, England Son-in-law Deptford St Paul Surrey Maryann Hewitt abt 1835 Middlesex, England Daughter Deptford St Paul Surrey Henry Taylor abt 1841 Middlesex, England Son Deptford St Paul Surrey Thirza Taylor abt 1803 Habberton, Devon, England Head Deptford St Paul Surrey Source information: RG9/392 Registration district: Greenwich Sub-registration district: St Paul Deptford ED, institution, or vessel: 5 Folio: 88 Page: 9 (click to see others on page) Household schedule number: 40 GSU Number: 542629 In 1851 the family have been mistranscribed Maria is with her parents, Thomas is a Waterman. Harriett Colgate abt 1820 Dartford, Kent, England Wife Greenwich Kent Jane Colgate abt 1847 Greenwich, Kent, England Daughter Greenwich Kent Maria Colgate abt 1845 Greenwich, Kent, England Daughter Greenwich Kent Sussannah Colgate abt 1840 Greenwich, Kent, England Daughter Greenwich Kent Thomas Colgate abt 1819 Greenwich, Kent, England Head Greenwich Kent Thomas Colgate abt 1848 Greenwich, Kent, England Son Greenwich Kent Source information: HO107/1587 Registration district: Greenwich Sub-registration district: Greenwich East ED, institution, or vessel: 3 Folio: 63 Page: 23 (click to see others on page) Household schedule number: 112 GSU Number: 174824 The address is 4 East Lane. Georgina.

Julie

Julie Report 10 Apr 2006 12:12

Thanks for all the help. Have sent you a PM in case you don't see this message of thanks>