Descendants of Robert Stephenson and Mabel Carr

[Arranroots]

Hi Everyone,
I'm trying to find out more information about the origins of an ancestor of mine, Hannah Stenson (born around 1837 in Gloucestershire - Coleford ?). I know she was living in the household of John Forester Stenson and Elizabeth Stenson (nee Stephenson) in Leicester from 1841 to the time of her first marriage in 1862. Her relationship to John Forester is stated as "Niece". I also know Elizabeth Stenson was the daughter of James Stephenson (the brother of George Stephenson), but I don't know how Hannah fits into the picture.

Thanks, in anticipation

Merve.

Hi Merve

Your request might be better placed on the Gloucestershire board, where Hannah's origins can be explored by locals.

Have you got either of her marriage certificates and what does she say about her father on them?  Who are the witnesses?

Have you tried registering on the Forest of Dean website, which has a lot of transcribed parish registers online?

Kind regards, Arranroots 

[Merve]

Hi Arranroots,
Thanks for the prompt reply.
I'm new to this forum and chose this thread to post because I came across the post from Eileencrimond17 where she mentions John Forester Stenson and the Stephenson connection although I appreciate that this was some time ago. Unfortunately I have no certificates for this side of the family and I am working only from internet census data and BMD info. As the first census in which I encounter Hannah is 1841 I can follow her progress forward but not backwards. I also think her DOB is prior to Sept 1837 so no help there either. I can find no reference to her origin in the IGI either. Even though her surname is given as Stenson I know it was not uncommon for children to take the surname of the head of the household and I thought it was a possibilty that she could be related to the Stephenson side through Elizabeth.
I will pursue your recommendations on the other areas to search.

Once again thanks very much and by the way this is a great site.

Regards,
Merve

[vernpres]

I'm trying to find out more information about the origins of an ancestor of mine, Hannah Stenson (born around 1837 in Gloucestershire - Coleford ?). I know she was living in the household of John Forester Stenson and Elizabeth Stenson (nee Stephenson) in Leicester from 1841 to the time of her first marriage in 1862. Her relationship to John Forester is stated as "Niece". I also know Elizabeth Stenson was the daughter of James Stephenson (the brother of George Stephenson), but I don't know how Hannah fits into the picture.

Hi Merve

I can give you some information about Hannah STENSON.  She was the daughter of Thomas Alexander STENSON who was a brother to John Forrester Stenson.  Their father was William STENSON, the Father of Coalville.  William Stenson is my GGG Grandfather.  Please send me an email at

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so we can exchange information.  I am trying to compile all descendants of William Stenson.

[fizz83]

Hi all, I'm researching my family tree, and from what I have been told gowing up is that there is a connection there between our family and that of George Stephenson "The Rocket"
All the information that I have found is that one of my descendants, Towart/Towhart or similiar was married to one of the Stephensons. If anybody has ever seen a connection there, I"d be grateful to hear about it. Or even where I can find information about his descendants.
My family is from around the Northumberland area and parts of Scotland as far as I know.
Thanks,
Rebecca

[Michael Dixon]

 Rebecca,

 " ......was married to one of the Stephensons "  But which one ?

 The internet is brimming on Stephenson family info.

 But there were not many of them.

 George born 1781 had one child Robert, born 1803,  who survived to adulthood. Robert had no children, so ending that line when he died in 1859 !

 Robert/Mabel had a child ? before George.

 Michael

[fizz83]

Thanks Michael,
I don't know which of the Stephensons as of yet, I'm hoping to connect it to another family tree if I have no luck through Birth Certificates.
I shall keep hunting! Thanks for the info 

[Paul F Hope]

Yes but George had three brothers John James and Rober also a sister Eleanor. I have an extensive tree of the Stevenson family if anyone would like to see it and comment on it please contact.

Paul

[Paul F Hope]

Hi

I have a tree that I am researching for a friend that takes in The Stevenson family which includes George and Robert, maybe you could have a look at it and comment?

Paul

[jmichaeltaylor]

Your 'ph' has turned into a 'v'

The 'ph' Stephensons were 'English' engineers mainly associated with 'Railways'
the 'v' Robert Stevenson was a Scottish lighthouse Engineer