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Glamorganshire / Thomas / Griffiths - Maesteg
« on: Thursday 22 November 07 20:20 GMT (UK) »
Would anyone be able to give me some advice about trying to get over a brick wall with regard to my Great Grandmother, please?
My grandfather was born to Mary Griffiths in October 1880 but I couldn't find a trace of them in the 1881 census. The address, given on the birth certificate, was recorded as empty in 1881. She was an unmarried mum - not good at that time - and no named father but family myth says that he was her employer, a well off landowner in the area, who took no responsibility for the child.
How accurate is the 1881 census? Is it likely that she wasn't included?
She did marry later to a David Thomas but I don't have a clue what date it was. A preliminary search hasn't yield much luck in BMD.
Are there any good tips on searching over the internet? Sadly I can't do the research in person.
I must add that the Registry Office at Bridgend have been very helpful so far (no names mentioned to spare their blushes!)
My grandfather was born to Mary Griffiths in October 1880 but I couldn't find a trace of them in the 1881 census. The address, given on the birth certificate, was recorded as empty in 1881. She was an unmarried mum - not good at that time - and no named father but family myth says that he was her employer, a well off landowner in the area, who took no responsibility for the child.
How accurate is the 1881 census? Is it likely that she wasn't included?
She did marry later to a David Thomas but I don't have a clue what date it was. A preliminary search hasn't yield much luck in BMD.
Are there any good tips on searching over the internet? Sadly I can't do the research in person.
I must add that the Registry Office at Bridgend have been very helpful so far (no names mentioned to spare their blushes!)