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could be B'gham. There are some very similar 'g' letters on previous page - there's a druggist's warehouseman and others.

 

I also thought the "s" looked more like a "g" given that when the the letter s is noted on same page it is written with no tail! I havent explained that very well but when seen you will understand what I am trying to communicate! 

Yes that is correct CaroleW.... i think something rather dreadful must have happened, as Emma's parents were buried within a couple of days of each other when Emma couldn't have been more than a few days old! Both Parents were originally from Tetbury, Glos and it would seem that Ellen's sister Fanny Cleverly(nee Barrett)  took care of Emma thereafter. Emma was noted living with Fanny in Tetbury in the 1881 Census! That is also why I presume Emma's two brothers Alfred and Herbert ended up in the Gumstool Hill Workhouse,Tetbury (1881 Census).

The levels that people on here are able to achieve are way and above my expertise, I know it may sound patronising but I really do appreciate it. Going back to Samuel I cannot locate him in 1861 when he should be about 23 years old. Ellen his to be wife in 1867 was as I say in London. Also the fact that they were buried (1874) within a couple of days of each other in their mid 30's would indicate an accident or severe contagious illness I presume. Given that Emma Jane is registered (Aston District) Sep Qtr 1874 and then Christened in Tetbury December 1874 after her parents burial in November 1874 would point to some kind of sudden demise. I guess the only way to find out is to may be get copy of Death Certificates?

Emma Jane Grant christened 6 Dec 1874 Tetbury was daughter of Samuel and Ellen Grant (Nee Barrett) 1881 Census has Emma Jane (7) Place of birth given as Northampton, living with William and Fanny Cleverley (Nee Barrett) in Tetbury. Ellen and Samuel both born Tetbury were married in Whitechapel London in 1867. Ellen (20) was a maidservant to a lady in Islington in 1861. Looking for any evidence of either Samuel, Ellen, and particularly Emma Jane subsequently. Cannot find a Registration for Emma other than a spurious one that fits her year of birth in Aston(Birmingham). Any help would be gratefully received as per usual. I've followed the obvious search routes in England. IncidentaL Emma had two older brothers Albert and Herbert who were in Gumstool Hill Workhouse in 1881. Herbert ended up in Cleveland Ohio! Albert in Ireland.Perhaps that may be a possible lead I dont know!

Hi RootsChat members, can anyone advise me if and perhaps how I could access details of the following. I am trying to establish the parentage of William and was hoping that there may be a clue in these records. His place of Birth is given in various Censuses as Great Clacton, Bristol and Newport Monmouthshire.

Many Thanks

Robin


The worldwide army index for 1871 has a William James in the 50th (The Queen's Own) Regiment Of Foot. Regimental number 1410.

Census 1871
Hampshire  Aldershot  50th Queens Own Regiment of Infantry
William James Unm 20 Private b Newport Monmouthshire.

The 50th Foot were in Bristol in 1870

Courts Martials Registers
William James of 50th Foot 9 Oct 1871, Aldershot
Ref WO 86/20