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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Suffolk => England => Suffolk Lookup Requests => Topic started by: randers on Thursday 30 June 05 18:45 BST (UK)
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Does anyone have access to 1806 Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk parish records? I realize I could order copies somewhere, but I'm trying to keep my research expenses down.
I'd like to see if I can learn anything new about my Heap ancestors. I just discovered that Robert Heap was born in Bury St. Edmunds on January 26, 1806 and not in Kendal, Westmorland as previously thought (source was the 1871 Kendal census). His parents, Robert Heap (of Kendal) and Frances Elizabeth Parmenter (possibly of Sible Hedingham), were married at St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds on January 08, 1806.
Thanks,
Richard
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Hello Richard
The only Robert Heap that qualifies and is around in 1841 in that part of England is....
1841
By High Road, Shenfield, Essex
ROBERT HEAP 35 CURATE SHENFIELD N (not born in county)
CAROLINE " 4 Y
MARY " 2 Y
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if you find this family in 1851 it might give you more info to go on?
Regards
Bryant
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Hi Bryant,
Thanks very much for your help. By 1811, my Heap ancestors were back up in Kendal, Westmorland. By any chance, do you have access to the 1841 & 1861 censuses for that town? I'd like to see where Robert Heap (born in Bury St. Edmunds on January 26, 1806) lived. He was a builder/carpenter and undertaker. His wife's name was Esther Harrison (born in Lancashire in 1804 & died in 1869). In 1851, Robert is listed with his family at 143 Highgate. By 1871, he is at 181 Highgate.
As for the Suffolk parish records, I ended up ordering them, so a few of my questions have been answered.
Best regards,
Richard
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Hi Richard
I can see 3 x "W" Counties in 1841, unfortunately Westmoreland isn't one of them!
If you place a post for the 1861 their are plenty who should be able to supply you with that info?
I gather their is a Highgate in Westmoreland and not the one we all know in London?
Regards
Bryant