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Hertfordshire Lookup Requests / Death of Eliza SWAIN
« on: Tuesday 13 July 10 10:45 BST (UK)  »
I'm trying to trace the death of Eliza Swain (nee Bigg)

Born Weston, Herts abt 1853
Married James Swain in Islington 1878

They had six children :-

James B. 1882
Fanny B. 1886
John B. 1887
Lizzie B. 1892
Daisy B. 1895
Rose B. 1897

About a month after Rose was born all of the children, apart from Daisy, were christened in Hitchin (15/5/1897).

After that date all of the children turn up in workhouses and fortunately for my G.Grandfather James he was sent to live with his Aunt & Uncle.

We can only guess at the moment that Eliza may have died during Rose's birth but have been unable to track down a death certificate for Eliza.

Any help would be kindly appreciated

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Lincolnshire / William Gibson - Upton, Lincs
« on: Monday 01 February 10 16:26 GMT (UK)  »
Trying to locate any information on a William Gibson.

Don't know much about him other than he had a son George B. abt 1789 in Upton, Lincs.

The only other information i have been able to find is William's wifes name - Jane.

If anyone has any local information / knowledge or could point me in the right direction it would be very much appreciated.

Kind regards
Robert

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Australia / Thomas GIBSON - Lincolnshire, UK / Victoria
« on: Monday 01 February 10 11:27 GMT (UK)  »
Looking for any information on a Thomas Gibson

Born Kexby, Lincolnshire, UK 23/5/1844
Died Victoria, Australia 29/11/1928

His brother John is my GG Grandfather, also born in Kexby, Lincs

The family ran a flour mill and as we understand it one of the family moved to Australia and also ran a mill. As Thomas moved to Australia we were wondering if this is the one?

Any information would be greatly appreciated

Many thanks
Robert

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Hertfordshire / SWAIN - Hertfordshire to Islington
« on: Thursday 28 January 10 12:54 GMT (UK)  »
Wondered if anyone may be able to solve a puzzle for me? 

Trying to track down a 'Benjamin Swain' in or around Islington circa 1878.

We have found a marriage certificate/ bann for his son, James (B. abt. 1853 Herts) who married Eliza Bigg (B. abt. 1854 Weston, Herts).

James father is listed as Benjamin Swain, occupation - Lawyer.

Eliza Bigg has been pretty straight forward. Her family come from Weston, Herts. and we have found her and her family on the appropriate census returns.

Benjamin & James on the other hand have been a little more tricky.

We haven't been able to pin down James birth exactly. There are a few alternatives but other than ordering half a dozen birth certificates i wonder if anyone may have any other ideas.

James  & Eliza seem to have had at least 6 children :-

James B. 1882 Islington (My G GF)
Fanny B. 1886 St Pancras
John B. 1887 Islington
Lizzie B. 1892
Daisy B. 1895 Hitchin?
Rose B. 1897 Hitchin

Five of the six children (all but Daisy) were christened on the same day, 15/5/1897, a month after Rose's birth in Hitchin. It would seem that the family had moved to Hitchin at some point in the early 1890's.

By 1901 James is living with his Aunt & Uncle, Thomas & Fanny (nee Bigg) Bennett in Staveley Derbyshire.

Fanny is in the Hitchin Union Workhouse.

The others i haven't been able to pin down exactly, but there are possibilities in varoius workhouses and industrial schools.

I think the information we have found would suggest that it's a possibility that Eliza died during childbirth.

I hope someone might be able to help tie down a few loose ends or suggest the best plan of attack.

Many thanks

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London and Middlesex / Swain - Islington
« on: Thursday 28 January 10 12:53 GMT (UK)  »
Wondered if anyone may be able to solve a puzzle for me?  ???

Trying to track down a 'Benjamin Swain' in or around Islington circa 1878.

We have found a marriage certificate/ bann for his son, James (B. abt. 1853 Herts) who married Eliza Bigg (B. abt. 1854 Weston, Herts).

James father is listed as Benjamin Swain, occupation - Lawyer.

Eliza Bigg has been pretty straight forward. Her family come from Weston, Herts. and we have found her and her family on the appropriate census returns.

Benjamin & James on the other hand have been a little more tricky.

We haven't been able to pin down James birth exactly. There are a few alternatives but other than ordering half a dozen birth certificates i wonder if anyone may have any other ideas.

James  & Eliza seem to have had at least 6 children :-

James B. 1882 Islington (My G GF)
Fanny B. 1886 St Pancras
John B. 1887 Islington
Lizzie B. 1892
Daisy B. 1895 Hitchin?
Rose B. 1897 Hitchin

Five of the six children (all but Daisy) were christened on the same day, 15/5/1897, a month after Rose's birth in Hitchin. It would seem that the family had moved to Hitchin at some point in the early 1890's.

By 1901 James is living with his Aunt & Uncle, Thomas & Fanny (nee Bigg) Bennett in Staveley Derbyshire.

Fanny is in the Hitchin Union Workhouse.

The others i haven't been able to pin down exactly, but there are possibilities in varoius workhouses and industrial schools.

I think the information we have found would suggest that it's a possibility that Eliza died during childbirth.

I hope someone might be able to help tie down a few loose ends or suggest the best plan of attack.

Many thanks

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