Ward

[Salopian]

I am looking for any information on the births of sisters Rainy,(born in the Sept quarter of 1905, Bromley, Kent) Britannia, Minnie & Nonnie. Mother's name unknown. They were born illegitimate. Fathers name unknown also. This is all the information I have, unfortunately. Any help would be much appreciated.

[Mum44]

If you sent for the birth certificate for Rainey, that would give you the mother's name.  The GRO ref. is  Vol 2a. Pg. 591

The only Britannia Ward I can see was born in 1862 in Bethnal Green 

There is a Nona Doris Ward born Q1. 1902 in Chertsey.

[bearkat]

The first names are unusual.  Do you know if they were travellers?

[Salopian]

Yes, there is a good possibility, it is for my mother- in law, she says in a book she has just written, that her mother Rainy's ancestors were gypsies. Each of the daughters were sent to foster homes. Her mother had a visit from her father when she was married, but refused to see him, he apparently was a Pearly King.
I will send off for the birth certificate of Rainy, and see if that will help.
Many thanks
Andrea

[CaroleW]

There is a Brittain Ward birth on freebmd sept qtr 1894 Stokesley North Yorks 9D  583

[bearkat]

Not sure if we are looking for LEE or WARD. 

See this thread and grandarog's suggestion:

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,330979.msg2111928.html#msg2111928

[casalguidi]

See http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=330979.0 for update.

Casalguidi