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Title: George Holmes - baptism look-up please
Post by: wwykes24 on Tuesday 17 April 07 20:55 BST (UK)

Looking for George Holmes born circa 1865 in Nailstone.  I do not know who his parents were as so far on the Censuses he is not at home with them.  He married Annie Horspool in December Quarter 1888 possibly in Nailstone.  Any help greatly appreciated.

Wendy

Title: Re: George Holmes - baptism look-up please
Post by: Mike from Leicester on Thursday 19 April 07 21:50 BST (UK)

Greeting’s Again Wendy………

Following my visit to the Leicestershire Records Office ..today.

Sorry but I searched the Baptism Registers for
All Saint’s & Carlton Parish Church
Nailstone 1860 Through to 1870.
But did not find a Baptism for your George Holmes. c 1864.
Or any other Holmes. 

But I see that on the 1871. Census returns for Nailstone.
RG. 10. / 3241. / 40. / Page. 22.
Within the Household of John & Ann Holmes
George Holmes. Grandson. Aged.6. Born LEICESTER.

Just wonder if this Index record from  G.R.O. Site
Is your George. ? :~

Apr. May. ~ Jun. Qrt. 1864.
George Holmes.
LEICESTER.
Cert. No. 7 a. 182. 

I’m sorry time did not allow me to explore that Birth in Leicester 1864.
Perhaps another time as it would entail a time consuming trawling through several Parish Registers to find it.
Might be worth ordering that Certificate ?

Better luck on George ~ Annie Marriage

All Saints & Carlton Parish Nailstone
Marriage Registers reads thus :~

Page. 71.
Entry Mo. 142.
24th. December.1888.
George Holmes. Full Age. Bachelor. Miner. Nailstone.
Fathers name :~ ( Just a line across the column )
But under this line the word “ Bastard.”  Is written .

Annie Horspool. Full Age. Spinster. Servant. Nailstone.
Father :~ Thomas Horspool. Labourer.

Married in this Church
Following Banns. By Me :~  Richard Watts. Rector.

Both signed by their own Signatures.
Wit’s :~
Clare Horspool.
Charles Ison.

Hope this is of help to you.

MIKE.

Title: Re: George Holmes - baptism look-up please
Post by: wwykes24 on Thursday 19 April 07 22:52 BST (UK)

Mike, many thanks again for your time and help in finding my ancestors.  Yes, the marriage entry is of great help.  I shall be adding George's certificate to my list - I am gradually working my way through obtaing the necessary certificates.  Thanks again,

Kind regards
Wendy