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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Lancashire => Topic started by: liver007 on Thursday 08 October 20 13:10 BST (UK)
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Hi,
I am trying to obtain more information on the Aston family, I have attached a link to let people know I started in Hampshire & IofW.
The only information I have is : James George Aston DOB: 16 October 1913..Died 21 Dec 2003 Southampton. It seems he was born in Birkenhead. His mother’s maiden name was Jennings. I wan unable to take James’s tree further back.
Any information greatly received. I believe from speaking to family members I am on the right track.
During WWII James seemingly worked for Avro aircraft company in Glos.
If I am repeating myself I apologise.
Regards
Keith
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Perhaps the purchase of James' birth certificate will help to start the hunt and help to locate his parents' marriage. I can't readily see a marriage between Aston and Jennings in the Birkenhead area.
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Perhaps the purchase of James' birth certificate will help to start the hunt and help to locate his parents' marriage. I can't readily see a marriage between Aston and Jennings in the Birkenhead area.
Thanks Bumble,
I can’t see a marriage either nor a 1911 census with their details
Keith
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Perhaps the purchase of James' birth certificate will help to start the hunt and help to locate his parents' marriage. I can't readily see a marriage between Aston and Jennings in the Birkenhead area.
Thanks Bumble,
I can’t see a marriage either nor a 1911 census with their details
Keith
I have just ordered the birth certificate for James G Aston, at least it is a start
Keith
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The only information I have is : James George Aston DOB: 16 October 1913..Died 21 Dec 2003 Southampton. It seems he was born in Birkenhead. His mother’s maiden name was Jennings. I wan unable to take James’s tree further back
This is a bit confusing. The James G Aston born in Birkenhead had mmn Kelly and was registered in Q3 1912 so it can't be him.
There's another James G Aston registered in Q4 1913 in West Derby RD (which is Liverpool area) mmn Jennings.
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IF his mother's maiden name WAS Jennings (and I am not sure how you know at the moment) - then there is a possibility of several other children being born with that combination of surnames - but elsewhere.
I haven't searched thoroughly, but there is;
Alfred 1903 West Brom Dist
Frank 1906 same
Winifred Lily 1909 same
Marjorie 1915 Bakewell
In addition a Samuel Alfred Aston married Rebecca Jennings West Brom District in Q/E Sept 1898.
In 1911 the family are living in Oldbury Worcestershire!
This may of course just be wandering down the wrong family!
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My turn for a long shot :-)
A William George Aston married Alice Dorothy Jennings in 1912 and I found a UK army pension record for him which looks like it would warrant further investigation as it shows they had two children by 1916 James and Marjorie
Boo
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Boo -- that one looks far more likely than the family I found!! The James and Marjorie (if James WAS born in the Birkenhead area) - were born in much nearer areas.
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The only information I have is : James George Aston DOB: 16 October 1913..Died 21 Dec 2003 Southampton. It seems he was born in Birkenhead. His mother’s maiden name was Jennings. I wan unable to take James’s tree further back
This is a bit confusing. The James G Aston born in Birkenhead had mmn Kelly and was registered in Q3 1912 so it can't be him.
There's another James G Aston registered in Q4 1913 in West Derby RD (which is Liverpool area) mmn Jennings.
Hi ShaunJ
I am going for the James Aston born in Liverpool and have taken the leap of faith in ordering up his birth cert.
Keith
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Boo -- that one looks far more likely than the family I found!! The James and Marjorie (if James WAS born in the Birkenhead area) - were born in much nearer areas.
Well this couple do seem to have had a son called James which is a plus point but they also seem to have flitted around the country a fair bit. :-)
I am unsure how the MMN and birthplace is known and as ShaunJ pointed out the only registration in the Merseyside area for a James G Aston with MMN Jennings was registered in West Derby District - which doesn't cover Birkenhead.
Boo
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Boo -- that one looks far more likely than the family I found!! The James and Marjorie (if James WAS born in the Birkenhead area) - were born in much nearer areas.
Well this couple do seem to have had a son called James which is a plus point but they also seem to have flitted around the country a fair bit. :-)
I am unsure how the MMN and birthplace is known and as ShaunJ pointed out the only registration in the Merseyside area for a James G Aston with MMN Jennings was registered in West Derby District - which doesn't cover Birkenhead.
Boo
Hi Tickettyboo
I have hedged my bets on the James Aston born in West Derby Liverpool. I realise West Derby does not cover Birkenhead, only because I was born in Toxteth ;D left when I was a child, that's another story
Also I will not know if I have gone down the wrong path until I receive James George Aston's birth cert next week.
Kind Regards
Keith
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IF his mother's maiden name WAS Jennings (and I am not sure how you know at the moment) - then there is a possibility of several other children being born with that combination of surnames - but elsewhere.
I haven't searched thoroughly, but there is;
Alfred 1903 West Brom Dist
Frank 1906 same
Winifred Lily 1909 same
Marjorie 1915 Bakewell
In addition a Samuel Alfred Aston married Rebecca Jennings West Brom District in Q/E Sept 1898.
In 1911 the family are living in Oldbury Worcestershire!
This may of course just be wandering down the wrong family!
Hi Pennines,
We meet again. Thanks for your input as ever.
Yes i hope i am on the right path this time i will only know when i recieve James's birth cert next week.
Keith
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Yes Keith - we meet again. I'm not stalking you - honestly!!
Well - if the Army record is the correct father - then in 1911 he is showing (I think) as living and working as a Baker in Middlesex - and with a birth place of Minster Lovell in Oxfordshire! Don't know if it's the correct one of course.
He and his future wife, found by Boo, did marry in Middlesex.
Not making it easy are they!
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Yes Keith - we meet again. I'm not stalking you - honestly!!
Well - if the Army record is the correct father - then in 1911 he is showing (I think) as living and working as a Baker in Middlesex - and with a birth place of Minster Lovell in Oxfordshire! Don't know if it's the correct one of course.
He and his future wife, found by Boo, did marry in Middlesex.
Not making it easy are they!
LOL I smiled Pennines
No things aren't easy are they but that's what I like about family history. I have to say the Aston family seemed to have moved around the country a lot.
No doubt I will have more questions than answers.
Keith