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Title: Frederick Kimber Stewart
Post by: Jane925 on Monday 26 January 15 15:21 GMT (UK)
Hi
This is probably a bit of a long-shot as I've trawled Ancestry for some time but can anyone advise on the facilities to check Birkenhead electoral rolls circa 1930, short of visiting in person?
I have a marriage cert for my husband's grandmother Eileen Stewart which names her father as Frederick Kimber STEWART. I can't find anything else on him at all.
Would appreciate advice/suggestions.
Many thanks, Jane
Title: Re: Frederick Kimber Stewart
Post by: lizdb on Monday 26 January 15 15:36 GMT (UK)
When and where was Eileen born? (assuming she is deceased now, otherwise do not post details about her)

OOh and just to add, Welcome to Rootschat! Sorry, missed that this is your first post!
Title: Re: Frederick Kimber Stewart
Post by: KGarrad on Monday 26 January 15 15:41 GMT (UK)
Presumably, she is the Eileen Stuart who married Birkenhead 1935 to Edward Irving?


Possible birth registration?
June qtr 1917
Birkenhead district     vol 8a, page 880

Stuart, Eileen     Mother's maiden name: Gibson

Title: Re: Frederick Kimber Stewart
Post by: Lostris on Monday 26 January 15 15:45 GMT (UK)
or she could be the Eileen Stewart (as per OP), who married in 1930 - Birkenhead ?
Title: Re: Frederick Kimber Stewart
Post by: Jane925 on Monday 26 January 15 18:20 GMT (UK)
Thank you for the quick replies, and the welcome.
Eileen married John Flaherty. Her dob is between 1908 & 1912 (different on marriage & death cert).
There are several Eileen's so trying to trace father first. No idea who mother might be.
Marriage cert shows her living at 35 Harding Ave, Birkenhead, John Flaherty in Queen's Buildings (working on the tunnel).
I'm hoping Eileen didn't live alone, hence wanting to check the e-rolls.
Title: Re: Frederick Kimber Stewart
Post by: chempat on Monday 26 January 15 18:47 GMT (UK)
Occupation of Father Frederick on marriage certificate?

Scottish or Irish?
Title: Re: Frederick Kimber Stewart
Post by: dawnsh on Monday 26 January 15 19:29 GMT (UK)
She wont appear on the electoral register until she is 'officially' 21 years of age and then if she chose to register to vote.
Title: Re: Frederick Kimber Stewart
Post by: Jane925 on Monday 26 January 15 22:09 GMT (UK)
Occ stated as Carter (journeyman).
Title: Re: Frederick Kimber Stewart
Post by: chempat on Monday 26 January 15 22:31 GMT (UK)
If this is her death, at too young an age, then age at marriage must be  21/22 to be born in 1908?
Deaths June quarter 1946    Eileen Flaherty   34    Keighley    9a   269  (so born 1911/1912)

Age at marriage wrong but made to be older so did not need permission?

If age at death correct then not on 1911 census with parents.
Title: Re: Frederick Kimber Stewart
Post by: chempat on Monday 26 January 15 22:53 GMT (UK)
Forgot to ask:

Definitely KIMBER?

Any useful witnesses to the marriage?
Title: Re: Frederick Kimber Stewart
Post by: Jane925 on Wednesday 28 January 15 18:15 GMT (UK)
Definitely Kimber, unless transcribed wrongly onto copy cert but doubt it. Joseph Kenna & Annie Kenna were the witnesses, and there are lots of Joseph's, but have found one in Keighley which is where Eileen & John moved to - so this is something to follow-up I guess.
Many thanks to all for the help & advice.