Genealogy Chat

Could somebody please do one quick look up for me. Thanks I am trying to trace a Samuel Cohen age around 44-50 born/living in East London. Married to Frances Cohen His occupation in 1881 census was Cigar maker. many Thanks

There are too many Samuel Cohen that might fit that age range living in London. Is he English or German or Russian? Do you have any more info on place of birth for Frances? Maureen

Thanks very much for taking the time to look for me. I am begining to realise that the further you go back the more difficult it becomes!!

From the details you gave, am I right in thinking this is the family you saw in 1881 (in alphabetical order here!)? Frances Cohen abt 1858 London, Middlesex, England Wife 22 W.C Rd, Whitechapel, London, England Julia Cohen abt 1875 London, Middlesex, England Daughter 22 W.C Rd, Whitechapel, London, England Laura Cohen abt 1877 Murry St Hopton Daughter 22 W.C Rd, Whitechapel, London, England Olive Cohen abt 1879 London, Middlesex, England Daughter 22 W.C Rd, Whitechapel, London, England Samuel Cohen abt 1852 London, Middlesex, England Head 22 W.C Rd, Whitechapel, London, England Occ Cigar maker A tip for searching is to try for the most unusual name first - so Olive Cohen stands out. In 1881 she was the only one. In 1891 there was only one too, and it looks like the same family: Cohen, Emily abt 1886 Shoreditch Daughter Shoreditch London Cohen, Ernest abt 1890 Shoreditch Son Shoreditch London Cohen, Francis abt 1858 Wandsworth Head Shoreditch London Cohen, Julia abt 1875 Whitechapel Daughter Shoreditch London Cohen, Olive abt 1879 Islington Daughter Shoreditch London Cohen, Samuel abt 1882 Whitechapel Son Shoreditch London In that 1891 census (above) Samuel is not at home, but Frances (listed as Francis!) is recorded as 'married' not 'widow'. I don't have time to look for them in 1901 at the mo.......maybe you could confirm if I started with the right family?? Back later (hope someone else beats me to it lol) Sarah

Using sarahs theory (which is agree with) only 2 Olive cohens' show on 1901 but neither are the right one!! Scrap plan A then.... still looking for you!! - might be David Cohen abt 1893 London, England Son Hackney London Emily Cohen abt 1886 London, England Son Hackney London Ernest Cohen abt 1891 London, England Son Hackney London Francis Cohen abt 1857 London, England Head Hackney London Rhoda Cohen abt 1895 London, England Daughter Hackney London Samuel Cohen abt 1882 London, England Son Hackney London William Cohen abt 1898 London, England Son Hackney London Francis still returns as Married. Any idea what Samuel (her husband) Occupation was?- Sorry, Cigar maker (hope he was a seaman or something) Jess

Hooray - that saved me looking! I think Jess has the right 1901 family. Olive Cohen married in Q1 1901 spouse was John GREEN. Sarah

Sarah M and Jess Bow wossit.....!!! Gold Stars to you both!! Thats the right family Thanks very much for looking it up. I know I am being cheekie but any addresses I believe Ernest was my Grandfather.

Yep, cheekie, will have a look for you, Jess bow BAG..but Jess does! :-) jess 1901 is 12 New St 1891 is 24 canal Rd