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Now I've found my Gtx4 Grandmother's father (Charles Rossi) with lots of help from the brilliant RootsChatters, I'd like to try and find her husband's father!

I know quite a bit about my Gtx4 Grandfather - Edward Clifford, born approx 1797 in St Georges, Hannover Square, London. Married Sarah Rossi. He died in 1882.  I have him in all the censuses up 'til his death.

An uncle once told me that Edward's father's name was  Charles Edward (this was also Edward's son's name, so maybe he'd got muddled....!) - but as this uncle has gone to sit on his branch of the great family tree in the sky, I can't ask him how he knew!

 He also said that Edward had a brother, John - and I have found a John Clifford (born 1798 in St George, London) who would seem to fit the bill - I have him in all the censuses except 1861 where I cannot find him or any of his family. In 1851 they were living in Westminster, Palace Street.  He was married to Martha something.  He died before 1871, as he is not in that census and Martha is given as "Widow".  (As I have a copy of Edward's will, I know he did indeed have a brother, as he is mentioned, but no name given).

I have had a hunt around, to see if I can find Edward and John's father, but cannot find anything.......so would be very grateful for any help.

Many thanks for any ideas

Tilly

Help please!!  I am trying to find the parents of my Gt Gt Gt Grandparents..... He was Edward Clifford, born abt. 1796, died 1882 aged 86. She was Sarah Rossi, born abt. 1798, in Marylebone,  died 1874 aged 75.

On IGI, I have found a Chas. Rossi married to a Mary who had a daughter, Sarah - born 1798, christened in St Mary's, Marylebone 24 Feb 1799.  The dates for Sarah fit mine, but what is the best way of making sure - if there is a way?

And then, if and when I confirm they were her parents, how do I go about going back another generation?

Family "legend" has it, that the Rossi of the family was a sculptor - I have Googled and found a John Charles Felix Rossi (or simply Charles Rossi), who was indeed a sculptor, and the dates seem to fit. His father was an Italian doctor. He apparently had two wives and sixteen children - I'd like to imagine one of them was Sarah! But it is rather a longshot.......

As you can see, I'm in a knot - what should I do to unravel myself?!

Many thanks for any help

Tilly

I am looking for information about Edward Charles Clifford. He lived from 1858 - 1910 and was an artist. He was also, apparently, Principal of the Berry Art School.   I have tried to find the art school on the net, but no luck - has anyone heard of it?

I have managed to find a couple of his paintings, but no more information about the man himself - other than the censuses except for 1891. In the 1901 census he is living at 43 Bath Road, Bedford Park and is shown as an "Artist and Art Teacher", married to Annie, daughter Ethel.

Does anyone know of a site where I could find any more info about him? I've tried everything I can think of!

Many thanks for any help.
Tilly.

I am trying to find the death of Grattan Stinson Hardy - born 1861 in Kensington, London.  I have him in the censuses up to and including 1901.  He was the son of Julia Clifford and George Hardy.  He had two brothers, one of whom Lewis Rossi Hardy emigrated to New Zealand and died there. I cannot find Grattan in NZ.  The other brother Dudley Clifford Hardy died in Portsea.

After a bit more searching I have found that  he MIGHT (a big might) have emmigrated to Canada....so I shall start a new thread!

I thought that with such an odd name he would be easy to find - but no!

Many thanks for any help

Tilly

Please could somebody try and read an entry in the 1871 census for me - my eyes are going crossed trying to make it out!

Piece 851  Folio 19   Page 32

I cannot read the occupation given for Catherine Coker (age 23 - daughter - born Kent)

The print is very pale, I have tried various things but still can't read it..............
Many thanks
Tilly