William Bowthorpe.

[theolddear]

I am looking for William Bowthorpe born 1853.  I have him in the census of 1881 married to Julia(nee Howard).  I have also found a William Bowthorpe in 1871 living as a grandson but am not sure if this is him. I am unable to find him in 1861 on a census.  He was born in Norfolk possibly in Great Yarmouth.

[rosie99]

Do you have the details from his marriage relating to his father 

[theolddear]

No I haven't looked for that.

[Girl Guide]

This is the marriage record from free bmd

Marriages Dec 1878 
BOWTHORPE    William        Norwich    4b   429    
HOWARD    Julia        Norwich    4b   429

[theolddear]

Thanks.

[emeltom]

In the 1881 Census William gives his occupation as Clicker. The 1871 Census William the grandson also gives his occupation as Clicker and pob as Gt Yarmouth. I think they are very likely to be the same person.

Emeltom

[Girl Guide]

I wonder how accurate William was with his age in the 1881 census.

The closest birth record I can find is this one:-

BOWTHORPE, WILLIAM       -     
GRO Reference: 1856  M Quarter in GREAT YARMOUTH  Volume 04B  Page 21   

No mother's maiden name suggests that he was illegitimate.
 

[theolddear]

On the birth of William,were there any names at all?

[Girl Guide]

What I gave you was the birth registration from the GRO website.  If you wish to get the full details you will need to order the certificate or pdf from the GRO.

A little dash instead of the mother's maiden name usually indicates an illegitimate birth.

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