On 1881 census George Edward Adams (transcribed incorrectly as T E Adams) is living at Kremlin Avenue, West Derby (near Liverpool). His wife is Annie Adams. They have a daughter Annie L Adams. George's sister-in-law, Ada Denstone, is also staying with them. From this I assume that Annie's maiden name was Denstone and I have found her family on 1861 and 1871 censuses in Broseley, Shropshire. George was also from Broseley. I have, however, been unable to find a marriage certificate for George and Annie. This seems unusual for that time period.
On 1891 census, George is living at 39 Crowndale Road, St. Pancras, London. His wife is Ada Adams. He married Ada Denstone on 7 December, 1889. I assume this is Annie's sister. The name and occupation of her father on the marriage certificate (John Denstone, a potter) seems to confirm this.
George's daughter (Annie Louisa Adams) from his 'marriage' to Annie died in Tottenham in 1887. I have no idea what happened to his wife, Annie. I can't find a death for Annie/Ann Denstone, so I assume that she must have either married or died using the name Adams.
The odd thing is that Ada Denstone was born in Broseley Shropshire, but on 1891 census onwards she gives her place of birth as London. I wonder why this is.
Unfortunately, Annie Adams is a fairly common name and it is hard to track down when she died. The family were in West Derby in 1881 and in Tottenham in 1887. They could have been anywhere between those dates. There is an Annie Adams that died in Brentford in June quarter of 1887, but I would have to order the death certificate to be sure, and it might not be the right person.
Has anyone any ideas? Am I overlooking something?
