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Title: Daisys in the census?
Post by: jax on Sunday 02 September 07 14:54 BST (UK)
hello

Im looking for find if a George Daisy is in any of the census' and would be grateful if anybody gets a mo if they wouldnt mind having a peek at any census available to them.

You see I was lurking in the local cemetery looking for William & Caroline Daisy I knew the plot numbers, but looks like they must be unmarked coz I couldnt find them, but in the same area I did find a stone for George Daisy - but it didnt have any date!!

As it is the same surname and in the same area of the cemetery I feel sure there must be a connection..  so am investigating further.   I have emailed Thanet Crem in the hope that they can put a date to George Daisy's burial and then that may then lead on to further clues..

Anyway, any info out there will be gratefully received  ;D Thanks so much
Title: Re: Daisys in the census?
Post by: devongirl on Sunday 02 September 07 15:26 BST (UK)
What a lot of Daisys in Kent!   There are several George Daisys in Kent in the census,  can you tell me what Thanet is near?  eg. Canterbury, Ramsgate etc?  George may have lived elsewhere and died in Thanet?

I have found a birth of a George DAISEY Dec Q 1891 in Thanet.  also marriage for George Daisy married Dec Q 1913 (to a Smedley)  Vol.2a. P.2320

Regards

Daisy

Title: Re: Daisys in the census?
Post by: BettyofKent on Sunday 02 September 07 15:27 BST (UK)
Here's one to be going on with  :)

1891 England Census
Erith, Kent
George Daisy born abt 1865 Southwark, Sussex
Living with Mother Sophia age 66
and
Charles Daisy    34
George Daisy    26
John Daisy    24
William Daisy    23

RG12/637; Folio 58; Page 3


Betty
Title: Re: Daisys in the census?
Post by: bearkat on Sunday 02 September 07 15:31 BST (UK)
In 1901 there is a George Daisy aged 9 - son of William & Caroline living in Ramsgate
Title: Re: Daisys in the census?
Post by: devongirl on Sunday 02 September 07 15:33 BST (UK)
And another

1891 George Daisy b. Chatham living Hunton Kent. aged 25. a hawker
Wife Mary 25. Son Stephen 5.

Daisy
Title: Re: Daisys in the census?
Post by: BettyofKent on Sunday 02 September 07 15:37 BST (UK)
And another

1891 England Census
Lyminge, Kent
George Daisy born Smeeth, Kent abt 1841
A border with
Sarah Price age 61
Class: RG12; Piece: 753; Folio 64; Page 13;
 
Added: He is living in the same place in 1901

Betty
Title: Re: Daisys in the census?
Post by: Hackstaple on Sunday 02 September 07 15:48 BST (UK)
Thanet is a notional island containing most of East Kent and including Canterbury, Sandwich, Ramsgate, Margate etc.
Title: Re: Daisys in the census?
Post by: BettyofKent on Sunday 02 September 07 16:08 BST (UK)
Another Thanet one

1841 England Census
St John The Baptist Margate
George Daisy born abt 1826 in Kent

Betty
   
Title: Re: Daisys in the census?
Post by: jax on Sunday 02 September 07 19:25 BST (UK)
oh wow

that lot has given me some info to get my teeth into

thank you all so much.. I will let you know how I get on..  :D

you lot are amazing  :-*

Title: Re: Daisys in the census?
Post by: Bill749 on Sunday 02 September 07 20:50 BST (UK)
Quote
Thanet is a notional island containing most of East Kent and including Canterbury, Sandwich, Ramsgate, Margate etc.

Not quite accurate!

The Isle of Thanet was once an island, separated from East Kent by the Wantsum - a 2-mile wide strait from Reculver in the north to Richborough in the south (now silted up).  It included Ramsgate, Margate and the surrounding area, but not Sandwich or Canterbury.

Thanet District includes the parishes of Acol, Birchington, Broadstairs and St.Peters, Cliffsend, Manston, Minster, Monkton, and St. Nicholas-at-Wade with Sarre.

For a more detailed explanation, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanet_(district)

Regards, Bill
Title: Re: Daisys in the census? UPDATE
Post by: jax on Tuesday 04 September 07 12:31 BST (UK)
Hello everybody

thought you might be interested in the outcome of my George Daisy grave in Ramsgate Cemetery.

Thanet Crem emailed me back with dates for the grave:

George William Daisy was buried on 10th August 1949 aged 59 years old.

So by my calculations he is the one that Bearkat suggested in the 1901 census living with parents William & Caroline and possibly the birth that Devongirl found in thanet in 1891 Dec Q.

Therefore he is the brother of my great grandfather  ;D and a bonified relation

Thank you all for your help.

As a matter of interest to anybody - there was also a small memorial plaque on the grave which read "In memory of George Daisy from the Barrow Boys" - a clue to his life do you think?

jax
Title: Re: Daisys in the census?
Post by: devongirl on Tuesday 04 September 07 14:16 BST (UK)
Thanks for letting us know the ending jax. 

Barrow Boys could mean their occupation, but that seems a bit obvious.  Perhaps a local club?

Always glad to help a fellow 'Daisy'

Daisy
Title: Re: Daisys in the census?
Post by: Foad Family Kent on Thursday 06 September 07 19:56 BST (UK)
As your Census query is solved I do not have info on that, but But I have a Newspaper report about Caroline Daisy Hawking items which were not the legal Food and Drink!
Some insght into your Ancestors!!

Its from the East Kent Times 17th January 1906 But cannot insert attachments on here.

Regards
Suzannah
Isle of Thanet Mailing List
Title: Re: Daisys in the census?
Post by: jax on Saturday 08 September 07 13:29 BST (UK)
Gratitude to you once again Suzannah - you are a gem  ;D
Title: Re: Daisys in the census?
Post by: boltactionuk on Tuesday 15 September 20 20:25 BST (UK)
Jax.
George "the toffee apple king" Daisy is my gt gt grandfather. Thanet Hawker. Married Smedley daughter of Moses Smedley, son of Emmett and Lee , Ashford Kent. Very brief and maybe marginally wrong from memory but will get you on your way. Most buried with no headstones.
I have info if wanted. Good luck
Title: Re: Daisys in the census?
Post by: boltactionuk on Tuesday 15 September 20 21:00 BST (UK)
Jax,
Almost forgot to mention, the first posting on dates for George Daisey, birth, and George Daisy marriage, note different spelling but not unusual originating from "days eye" the old english name for a flower. Both dates shared are my grandad including the register of him being 9 years old with mum.and dad.