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Wales (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Wales => Topic started by: EeyoreBlue on Thursday 08 July 10 12:08 BST (UK)
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Hi
I wonder if anyone can help me. I am looking for my GG Grandmother, Sarah Anne Phillips. I believe she was born in Briton Ferry in Wales, but all I can verify is Wales. She married my GG Grandfather Harley Dixon in Hexham, Northumberland in 1869, and all their children were born in that area. I'd love to find out more about her, and how and why she moved so far from her roots.
Any help, advice or suggestions would be gratefully received.
Thanks
EeyoreBlue
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In the 1891 census Sarah Ann gives her birth place as Briton Ferry Glamorgan. Located it on google maps.
On FreeBMD there are two births 1844-1846 of a Sarah Ann Phillips both in 1845 Glamorgan.
Do you have Sarah Ann and Harley Dixon's marriage certificate? This would, hopefully, at least give you Sarah Ann's father's name. There are two Sarah's on the 1851 census born 1845 and 1846 in Glamorgan but without a father's name it would just be guessing.
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Hi Crisane
I've applied for the certificate, but it has not yet arrived. I guess I'l have to wait and see!
Thanks for your assistance.
EeyoreBlue
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Hello
There are 2 Sarah Ann Phillips in freebmd in Glamorgan in 1845 but these are Newport Monmouthshire. If your Sarah was born in Briton Ferry, her birth would probably have been registered in Neath (or much less likely Swansea).
There's Sarah Phillips born Neath 1842 (Mar Q)
Neath Volume 26 Page 440
and Sarah Phillips born Swansea 1844 (Dec Q)
Swansea Volume 26 Page 445
Morgan
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FreeBMD has a Sarah Phillip (no S) registered Neath Jun 1846 26 __. FreeBMD unable to determine page No.
Briton Ferry falls under Neath District
regards
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FreeBMD has a Sarah Phillip (no S) registered Neath Jun 1846 26 __. FreeBMD unable to determine page No.
Briton Ferry falls under Neath District
regards
This one looks good. I am learning about the districts too. :)
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FreeBMD has a Sarah Phillip (no S) registered Neath Jun 1846 26 __. FreeBMD unable to determine page No.
I think the page number is 493 so that's Neath Volume 26 Page 493
If the marriage certificate shows Sarah's age as around 23, it would be worth contacing the Neath RO http://www.neath-porttalbot.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=1746
Morgan
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Hi All
Thanks for your help and suggestions - I'll await the certificate in anticipation!
Regards
EeyoreBlue
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Hello All
I've received Sarah Anne Phillips and Harley Dixon's marriage Certificate. Her father was called George Phillips and was a labourer. They married in 1869, at which point George was deceased. Sarah Anne is recorded as being 24 at her marriage.
Any further help would be appreciated.
EeyoreBlue
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Now you know Sarah's father's name you can write to Neath RO and ask them for the birth certificate for Sarah where father's name is George Phillips, and probably born Briton Ferry 1845-6. :)
http://www.neath-porttalbot.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=1746