Evening All,
I've never researched a Traveller before, so any tips will be greatly appreciated!
"Margaret Elizabeth Whalley Mackenzie" was born 2nd April 1890, at 82 Arundel Street, Drypool, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire. No father was recorded on the civil birth record. Her mother's Margaret Clunes Mackenzie.
I assumed from the unusual middle name "Whalley" that this could be her father's name.
A few years later, I found the baptism record, which interestingly recorded the father as "Whalley, a Traveller". There's only one name for him, so I don't know if this is his first name or his surname.
The baptism took place in Scarborough, which is where the Mackenzie family lived. I don't know why the baby was born in Drypool. Perhaps this was an unmarried mother's home, or maybe she was sent to a relative to give birth to the "illegitimate" baby.
Any tips on how I might find out more about "Whalley"?
Margaret does not appear at home, with her mother, when the 1891 census was taken.
She does appear with her, in the 1901 census, but strangely her name is Elizabeth Burton. I assume she was adopted by a family called Burton. Years later, in her mother and stepfather's Wills, she's recorded as "Known as Elizabeth Burton".
There's no sign of Whalley, apart from the baptism record, so any pointers would be appreciated. (Is this going to be like looking for a needle in a haystack?!)
Thanks so much!
Glen
