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Herefordshire / Re: Help with Bowkett family in Herefordshire
« on: Friday 13 August 10 11:07 BST (UK) »
Hi
I recieved My Great Grandfathers birth certificate today, There is no fathers name on it, so I think he was illegitimate. He was born on the 21st march 1896 in Weston Beggard. His mother's name was Ada Bowkett, a Domestic servant. His birth was registered on 24th April 1896.
I am almost sure that my great Grandad is the William Charles Bowkett I found on the 1901 census and 1911 census.
I can't help but wonder if his mother was sacked because she got pregnant or could it have been one of those sad stories that the master of the house took advantage of his maids? ( or have I been reading too much victorian fiction !
Thanks for all your help
Hugs, Bethxx
I recieved My Great Grandfathers birth certificate today, There is no fathers name on it, so I think he was illegitimate. He was born on the 21st march 1896 in Weston Beggard. His mother's name was Ada Bowkett, a Domestic servant. His birth was registered on 24th April 1896.
I am almost sure that my great Grandad is the William Charles Bowkett I found on the 1901 census and 1911 census.
I can't help but wonder if his mother was sacked because she got pregnant or could it have been one of those sad stories that the master of the house took advantage of his maids? ( or have I been reading too much victorian fiction !
Thanks for all your help
Hugs, Bethxx