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Title: wexford
Post by: Bethan on Friday 10 December 04 20:21 GMT (UK)
Can anyone tell me if there was an 1891 census in Wexford, I am seeking information on Harriet Murrell or Morrell born there in 1886, the only clue that I have is that she was illegitimate,has anyone got any ideas on where I should look? Regards Bethan
Title: Re: wexford
Post by: Christopher on Wednesday 30 November 05 20:17 GMT (UK)
Good Evening Bethan,

This is a tough question. I tried http://www.failteromhat.com/griffiths.php and had no success. More success here but regret the surname did not appear in Co. Wexford spelt either way. Keep your fingers crossed that other suggestions are posted. http://scripts.ireland.com/ancestor/index.cfm

Good Luck, Chris
Title: Re: wexford
Post by: heywood on Friday 02 December 05 00:14 GMT (UK)
Bethan,
Have you tried the Irish BMD indexes  - you can view them at LDS libraries- or perhaps even write to the Registrars, Ireland.
Best wishes
Heywood
Title: Re: wexford
Post by: Christopher on Friday 02 December 05 08:37 GMT (UK)
Good Morning Bethan,

I have had a thought. Have you the name Murrell or Morrell on an old hand written document or is it on a new type written document? I searched http://www.failteromhat.com/griffiths.php using three letters "ell" If you have an old hand written document are you reading the name as Morrell when in fact it might be Howell.

Best Wishes, Chris
Title: Re: wexford
Post by: shellback on Friday 19 September 14 11:03 BST (UK)
Bethan ,have you tried Carnew Co. Wicklow ?.
Title: Re: wexford
Post by: shellback on Friday 19 September 14 11:08 BST (UK)
Bethan ,please ignore my last post, got my replies mixed up ,sorry.
Title: Re: wexford
Post by: Wexflyer on Saturday 14 March 15 02:01 GMT (UK)
A couple of important points.
First, there was a census in Wexford (and all of Ireland) in 1891. Unfortunately, the underlying returns were pulped by the British during World War I. All that still exists are the compiled census statistics and reports.
Second, it can be tricky to find an illegitimate birth. It was relatively common to call such children by their supposed father's surname (if known), at least in Ireland. However, illegitimate children were legally fatherless, so the fathers surname does NOT appear on birth registrations, only the mother's. So, one could go through life known by one surname, but the birth registration would show a different surname. The alleged father's name often appears on Catholic baptismal records, but I have no idea if this is also true of CofI or other denominations.