Genealogy Chat

Could it be that they will be put on later, or were they just missed? Lynda from Wales

Hi Lynda Post the details you have from other census' and we'll have a look!! :) Sarah xxx

any number of reasons, bet they are there, maybe not where you thought or mis-spelled What names and where? jess

Thanks both. In 1851 they were living in Bishops Cleeve in Gloucestershire Joseph Harris born Overbury Worcestershire 1822 Mary Ann Harris born Southam Gloucestershire 1824 Rachel born Overbury 1846 Mary Ann born Overbury 1847 Jane Harris born Overbury 1850 In 1871 they lived in Aston Birmingham and had 5 more children Alfred 8 Esther 16 Joseph 14 Louisa 3 William 13 all born in Aston Hope you can help please. Lynda

I think I have found the family but they seem to be down as Smith instead of Harris. John Smith 33 Foundry Labour Born Worcestershire Overbury Ann Smith 30 Rachel Smith 16 Drug Wrapper Born Overbury Jane Smith 11 Scholar Born Overbury Sarah Smith 8 Esther Smith 4 ??????? Smith Aged 3 William Smith 1 Take a look for yourself. See if you think it is them. Best regards, Lynn

Thanks very much Lynne will have a look now

Lynda, I couldn't find one of my families on 1861, but knew that they were 'around'. My G-G-G'Dad James William Leary was head of the household, and Hannah his wife and their 4 children. Eventually I found him as 'Jane A Leary', with Hannah and the kids! Hows about trying just the surname and district? Or have you done that. I've found several rellies mis-transcribed. Good luck! x

Thanks to Lynn and Glenys Have found them now. I am sure they are the ones you found Lynn. How did you do it? The info is too similar to be a coincidence. I don't know what they were playing at though? Thank you all for your help Lynda

think the 1858 child is recorded as JOSH in the transcription- could be the joseph that appears later

As Mary Ann was missing I went in search of her. I think she may be listed as Mary Ann Allis working as a servant for, wait for it .. a family called Smith about 5 miles away in Norton. At first I wondered if maybe the enumerator was a bit deaf but maybe there is a Smith connection.

Hi Lynda, I found your family by just inputting Rachel's first name, birth year and birthplace. I thought if you couldn't find them that the surname must have been mis-transcribed. When I saw that the names all seemed to be the same names as those you were seeking, I guessed it must be them. By the way, I have often seen Mary Anns referred to variously as Ann or Mary. Many of these enumerators/transcribers were not very accurate! That's putting it mildly! Glad to have been of help. Best regards, Lynn