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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Shropshire => Topic started by: nsc on Tuesday 23 November 04 22:37 GMT (UK)
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I'm trying to track down a William Owen, born possibly in the Wem area in c1832. He's possibly moved to Cheshire by 1861, though.
Can anyone help?
Thanks
Neil
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Neil
I had a quick look at the partial Civil Reg Index and the only William Owen born in Wem, Shropshire was this one:-
Name Year Quarter District County Volume Page
OWEN, William 1844 December Wem Shropshire 18 193
I realise that the year is a lot later than your c1832.
Have you found him in any of the census returns? These should give you a birthplace.
Jan :)
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Just noticed that "Swift5" can do 1851 look ups for Shropshire http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=4728.0.
You may find something helpful!!!
Jan :)
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Dear Jan
Thanks very much. The census returns have him born in Worleston, near Nantwich in Cheshire. But the Parish Records reveal nothing. He married into a family that had moved from Wem, and I wondered if his had done the same. Anecdotally, my late uncle always had him down as the 'Molecatcher' of Wem, but this is probably romanticism.
Thanks again.
Neil ;)
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Hi Neil
Good luck with your search anyway. Don't you just love those brickwalls ??? >:( ;D
Jan :)
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I am a senior from N ova Scotia Canada. I am connected to the owens' through my Great Aunt Sabina Leese who was married to George brother of William.
Is this of any help
Regards,
Doris Baudoux