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Norfolk / William Barnes
« on: Monday 12 November 12 15:58 GMT (UK) »
Hi,
Can anyone help me with my research into my maternal great great great grandfather William Barnes, born 29 May 1814 in Massingham, Norfolk? I have his marriage to Ann Codling on 20th Nov 1841, the witnesses were George Codling and Elizabeth Barnes.
I have been unable to find William's parents. Do I need to search local record offices to get the information? If so can someone post the links.
Also does anyone know the historical reason why members of a family of farm labourers would migrate to Sunderland to work in heavy industry between 1871 and 1881? Did something happen to reduce the amount of farm work, possibly the introduction of machinery?
Thanks for your help.
Barny
Can anyone help me with my research into my maternal great great great grandfather William Barnes, born 29 May 1814 in Massingham, Norfolk? I have his marriage to Ann Codling on 20th Nov 1841, the witnesses were George Codling and Elizabeth Barnes.
I have been unable to find William's parents. Do I need to search local record offices to get the information? If so can someone post the links.
Also does anyone know the historical reason why members of a family of farm labourers would migrate to Sunderland to work in heavy industry between 1871 and 1881? Did something happen to reduce the amount of farm work, possibly the introduction of machinery?
Thanks for your help.
Barny