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« on: Monday 06 August 07 18:05 BST (UK) »
I am researching my 3 grt Grandfathers family of Johnson in Herts Ware.
I have the Census for 1841 & 1851 his name was:
Joseph Johnson, his wife was Abigail johnson
They were married on 1.11.1816 in Ware the church I am not sure of.
Joseph died of Renal Abscess in 1846 and was buried in St mary the virgin in ware.
I have his death certificate and have emailed the church who have said as he died in the Union workhouse he will have no head stone as he had no money.
He was a Bargeman in his working life and I am awaiting a reply from the proiry museum concerning the bargemen.
I am planning a visit to Ware in mid October for a week to do some research and visit the places such as Crib street where they lived. Also to visit the church and the local archives, my problem is I have searched the surname lists and find him nowhere, as I cannot get an index number I cannot order a certificate of their marriage. I cannot order the childrens birth certs as the records only start from 1837, so I am hoping that a visit to herts will uncover some information for me.
There is no trace of Joseph in the census before or after 1841 and I can only think that he and Abigail lived apart.
Can you tell me if there are any records held at the church or are they all at the local History library, I have found a marriage database online but it only takes credit cards and not debit cards so I cannot acsess it.
I would be extremely gratefulany advice you could give me.
many thanks
Chrissy