Genealogy Chat

Hi, in 1881 i have a David Elliott, as son, Ann Elliott as Wife, Thomas Elliott as Head, Margaret Thompson as Daughter and Edward John Thompson as grandson. Nothing unusual there, except in 1891, i have David Elliott as head, Ann Elliott as mother and then Thomas Grey as nephew. No mention of margaret and Edwards name has changed. Any ideas would be greatful, living in Byker Newcastle at both times.

Depending on age the Thompsons could be a married daughter and husband visiting or living with them, hence not there next census

I understand that margaret and her son Edward could have possibly been visiting, but why would Edwards name have changed in the 10 years? i presume maybe margarets first husband died and she remarried and Edward took the new husbands name? sorry updated message above because i left out the grandson bit

Am I missing something? Why cannot the nephew be the child of another sister, who had left home, and married, by 1881? It's not merely the surname, but the Christian name as well, that appears to be entirely different.

Edward John Thomas born Newcastle December 1878. On FreeBMD. Irene

I have the rest of the family and there was only one sister, margaret so Edward Grey isnt from another sister. i just find it odd that Edwards name would have changed to add another twist i believe i have found margaret thompson happily married and living with her husband and other children. Maybe im just reading this all wrong, and it doesnt make sense because its not meant to

Do you mean Edward Grey as nephew and not Thomas Grey. I presume you do, as there is no Thomas Grey living with David and Ann. He would be David and Ann's nephew as if it is the Edward Thompson in 1881, he was Thomas Elliot's grandson and Thomas is obviously the father of David and Margaret. It is possible Margaret has remarried to a Grey and therefor her son has taken the Grey name, which makes sense. regards, Siobhan

or it could be that whoever Edward mother was, remarried and so Edward took on his new father name. It happened alot believe me.

Yes im sorry i do mean Edward.

could this be Margaret remarried still living with her father Thomas. Lindores, Ann abt 1887 Newcastle Upon Tyne; Byker Granddaughter Byker Northumberland Lindores, Elizabeth abt 1888 Newcastle Upon Tyne; Byker Granddaughter Byker Northumberland Lindores, Isabella abt 1890 Newcastle Upon Tyne; Byker Granddaughter Byker Northumberland Lindores, Margaret A abt 1856 Ancroft, Northumberland, England Daughter Byker Northumberland Lindores, Matthew abt 1848 Hatton, Scotland Son-in-law Byker Northumberland Elliot, Thomas abt 1829 Tweedmouth, Northumberland, England Head Byker Northumberland

Looks like Margaret married David Thompson in 1878. Marriages Sep 1878 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ELLIOTT Margaret Newcastle T. 10b 9 Lever Samuel Newcastle T. 10b 9 STOREY Sarah Jane Newcastle T. 10b 9 THOMPSON David Newcastle T 10b 9