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Antrim / Re: Lucy (Louie) & John Kelso, Belfast
« on: Friday 26 September 14 09:30 BST (UK) »
Thank you everyone! I will have a look over the weekend. Appreciate all the help 
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Antrim / Re: Lucy (Louie) & John Kelso, Belfast
« on: Thursday 25 September 14 16:08 BST (UK) »
Thanks guys
I will have a look at Hillview Street and check that out later - that's a great help!
in 1911 Lucy was living at 62 Cambrai Street with her family, I have her info for 1901 and 1911 but I am really stuck on finding out if John and Lucy had children but I guess that is harder to find.
I will have a look at Hillview Street and check that out later - that's a great help!
in 1911 Lucy was living at 62 Cambrai Street with her family, I have her info for 1901 and 1911 but I am really stuck on finding out if John and Lucy had children but I guess that is harder to find.
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Antrim / Lucy (Louie) & John Kelso, Belfast
« on: Thursday 18 September 14 12:10 BST (UK) »
Hi
I know this might be a long shot but I am looking to trace or find out more about the Kelso family. I know it's not a hugely popular name in Belfast so hoping someone might know something.
Lucy Black (aka Louie) married John Kelso on 29 December 1914. Lucy's parents were James and Lucinda and the family were from Cambrai Street, Belfast.
John Kelso was from Roseleigh Street and at time of marriage was a loom moulder.
I can't find any children but there is a family story that she may have adopted her niece's (Irene) children but I can't seem to track down Irene either although I know one of her kids was Ernie Johnston.
Any help would be great
Thank you
I know this might be a long shot but I am looking to trace or find out more about the Kelso family. I know it's not a hugely popular name in Belfast so hoping someone might know something.
Lucy Black (aka Louie) married John Kelso on 29 December 1914. Lucy's parents were James and Lucinda and the family were from Cambrai Street, Belfast.
John Kelso was from Roseleigh Street and at time of marriage was a loom moulder.
I can't find any children but there is a family story that she may have adopted her niece's (Irene) children but I can't seem to track down Irene either although I know one of her kids was Ernie Johnston.
Any help would be great
Thank you
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The Common Room / Re: Widow on census but partner alive
« on: Thursday 11 September 14 08:31 BST (UK) »
I find this stuff fascinating! I am guessing sometimes it was just easier to say you were a widow than admit 1) your marriage fell apart (esp for the women) or 2) you had more than one on the go lol.
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The Common Room / Re: Widow on census but partner alive
« on: Wednesday 10 September 14 15:30 BST (UK) »
It's all very interesting. It appears on my records that one child was born (the 7th child) and then a few months later he married someone else and started another family in 1884 declaring he was a widow. in 1901 the first wife has recorded herself as a widow on the census.
Also a daughter from the first marriage moved back in with her mother but the children were given her maiden name on the census in 1901 and then herself and her children had her maiden name in 1911 although the husband was still alive and filled in both census as being head of family and married. in 1911 she claimed she was a widow!
Also a daughter from the first marriage moved back in with her mother but the children were given her maiden name on the census in 1901 and then herself and her children had her maiden name in 1911 although the husband was still alive and filled in both census as being head of family and married. in 1911 she claimed she was a widow!
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The Common Room / Widow on census but partner alive
« on: Wednesday 10 September 14 14:01 BST (UK) »
Hi
Sorry if this topic has been posted before but I am little confused over some information I have found. Was it common for people to put down on the census that they are a widow even when their husband /wife are still alive and living elsewhere?
I have notice a couple of cases of this including one where the man married someone else but stated he was a widow on marriage cert but his first wife was living elsewhere with the children but she also claimed on the 1901 census she was a widow.
My G-G-G Grandfather married his second wife same year the first wife had their 7th child so legally he would be a bigamist as the wife was still alive and living a few streets away.
I am guessing this was because divorce wasn't legal or maybe not acceptable then in Belfast? Either way I find it a little strange.
Sorry if this topic has been posted before but I am little confused over some information I have found. Was it common for people to put down on the census that they are a widow even when their husband /wife are still alive and living elsewhere?
I have notice a couple of cases of this including one where the man married someone else but stated he was a widow on marriage cert but his first wife was living elsewhere with the children but she also claimed on the 1901 census she was a widow.
My G-G-G Grandfather married his second wife same year the first wife had their 7th child so legally he would be a bigamist as the wife was still alive and living a few streets away.
I am guessing this was because divorce wasn't legal or maybe not acceptable then in Belfast? Either way I find it a little strange.
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: 1892 marriage cert - need help reading
« on: Wednesday 30 July 14 12:49 BST (UK) »
Thank you very much
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: 1892 marriage cert - need help reading
« on: Wednesday 30 July 14 12:40 BST (UK) »
oh thank you so much. I would never have guessed shoemaker. Appreciate your help Suz
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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / 1892 marriage cert - need help reading
« on: Wednesday 30 July 14 12:29 BST (UK) »
Hi
Could someone help me read the attached certificate please? I am stuck on the "residence at the time of marriage" and the bride's father's profession at that time?
Also what does it mean by "full" under the age box, I haven't come across that before?
Thank you
Jolene
Could someone help me read the attached certificate please? I am stuck on the "residence at the time of marriage" and the bride's father's profession at that time?
Also what does it mean by "full" under the age box, I haven't come across that before?
Thank you
Jolene