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Thank you iluleah Yes I like the idea of doing timelines for people. I've done that a bit with a few people I felt a special connection with but could extend that to others.
Totally agree about the one mistake aspect, I've seen so many trees going down the wrong route and hate the many useless hints that are offered. I often researched multiple possibilities and other names to clarify my research.

Hi
I've not been working on my family research for at least 3or 4 years.
I've accumulated a fairly extensive tree that for the most part I'm reasonably confident about.
I no longer have subscriptions to any paid websites.

What I would like help/ suggestions with/about is how to approach getting back into it all!
Anybody got any suggestions?
Thanks

  thank so much Daisypetal it's great to have someone to agree with a theory.
I have tried to look at Welsh newspapers with no success but will again to see if anything new is available. I think the workhouse records fall under the 100 year rule but also worth another check.

It was a hard slog to find! I'm not such an experienced researcher but I'm definitely tenacious lol!

Yes, Thomas joined up in the Dec of 1882, Charlotte & John Willie died in the September. I'm hoping it was their death that was the reason for his service record. Off the top of my head his railway work conduct was of a good standard.

I guess that Charlotte & John were in workhouse due to illness. Her death cert implied illness for 3 months & also 42 days mentioned (must scan it & get help with some deciphering) her occupation was 'housekeeper of Cheadle' so implies coming from a job?

How do I research poor laws?

Thanks again for your interest & help Daisypetal, it's much appreciated x

I might have had a breakthrough!

1891 census, Reddish Lancs
class:RG12, piece:2795, folio:136, page:34, GSU roll:6097905

Emily Tiwson (the writing imo is easily recognisable as Tewson)
Age 13, Nurse domestic servant, n.K. where born

What does anyone think? Is it a possibliity? Opinions, comments warmly welcomed

Have you read my mind Daisypetal I just found that late last night!!! I hadn't found the maiden name so thank you so much! That pretty much confirms it's the right birth - yay I might save a tenner on the cert lol

I've also found a death for Charlotte Clews and John William Clews Sept 1882 Stockport Workhouse. I have the Charlotte one and occupation was housekeeper at Cheadle, where Thomas Clowes has family at that time.

My theory so far is
1881 April - Clerkenwell
1881 Dec - Rutland
1882       -Cheadle Cheshire
1882 May ish Stockport Workhouse
1882 Sep  Death of Charlotte & John Willie (William)

No sign of Emma in 1891 and I'm still working on a link with the adopted Nuttall family