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Sorry to post here again after all this time but some of my original info was incorrect and as I am still stuck on this (and am now starting to think I will have to purchase that marriage certificate)


The name is Alfred William Critchley but I still cannot find a birth for him. He married Harriet Dodd in 1936  and died 1961. The death gives his age at the time of death leaving me to conclude that we are looking at a birth date of approx 1917. It may be a Lancastrian birth.


If anyone is researching Critchley's or can help  I would be grateful for any ideas.

Thanks for helping me. 

In the Wincanton the baptism records give the surname is given as Sampson.

George junior was born Jun 1838 Wincanton. As Elizabeth is not around in 1841 I would surmise that it is the 1839 death that is the most likely.

There is a joint baptism for George and an Elizabeth though in May 1839 but although there is no sign of Elizabeth on the 1841 census so it is just possible that Elizabeth and Elizabeth junior were elsewhere on the night of the census.

There is also a previous George baptised in September 1826 as the firstborn child. Presumably he died and the later George took his name.

George married Elizabeth Day at Wincanton 25th Jun 1826.

 http://www.findmypast.co.uk/home.jsp

There seems to be several Sarah Day's in Wincanton at the time so it is possible it is Elizabeths sister. I haven't managed to pin down Elizabeth's parents either!

Sorry if it all seems a little rambling I have been stuck on  this line for ages!

I have been trying to track down my ancestor George Sansom but have been totally stuck until the other day when I found his incredibly informative transportation record (thank you Tasmania archive office) this stated his place of origin as Henstead near Sherborne. Now I haven't been able to find such place and please move this if I am wrong so I am wondering if the record gives the place name wrong and if it is Henstridge?

It also said B. (brother? ) Alex and John presuambly for next of kin.

He was a widower who left five children in Wincanton.


What I need to know is if it is Henstridge and if so his birth details of anyone has any ideas? I did find an Alexander Sansom in Sherborne at around the right period and there is also a John Sansom in Henstridge at the right time.

George is around 40/1 in 1844.

Can anyone help with suggestions?

They believe that his only middle name was James. The birthdate is based on his age at death and working backwards. Name for marriage and death is given as Alfred J Critchley. I have wondered if there has been a slip in the recording, after all H and J sit next to each other on a typewriter!

my great grandmother was Linda Mary Hawkins who was George Hawkins' great grandaughter. if that makes sense!!