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Hello all!

I am wondering whether businesses in England(specifically organ builders) might have advertised in large city newspapers(such as York)? Was this the practice of the period from 1820's through 1830's? And are old newspapers in existence for this timeframe?

I wondered whether my ancestor, Henry OHMAN who was an organ builder in Yorkshire might have placed such an advertisement? He apparently lived in Aberford (1828) and Tickhill (1831).

Any thoughts on this?

Mary
Canada

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Hello!

My ancestor, Henry OHMAN was apparently an organ builder in York for the period 1828-1831(and perhaps other years). He apparently worked at Aberford(1828) and Tickhill(1831).

I have been told that he is mentioned in
Portrait of an English Parish Church. St. Mary the Virgin, Tickhill, Yorkshire: Bearstall, T.W. (c1990), p.21.

I would like to learn more about this man and wonder what my options might be. Is organ building an apprenticed trade? Might an official list of apprenticeships for York be available?

A family story went along the lines of this man going to France to build an organ and upon his return was robbed and thrown overboard - never to be seen again. He can't be found in the 1841 England Census so this story is conceivable.

Has anyone access to the above-mentioned book and be willing to provide me with the details found on page 21?

Any thoughts or comments are most welcome. Thank you!

Mary
Canada

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Occupation Interests / Organ builder - an apprenticed trade?
« on: Thursday 11 May 06 15:57 BST (UK)  »
Hello!

A marriage record for an ancestor indicated that her father, Henry OHMAN was an organ builder. Jane, his daughter, was born in York about 1828(possibly Saint Olave, York, Yorkshire). I have been unable to find her father, Henry in the 1841 or 1851 Census. But there was an Andrew OHMAN, aged 45, mechanic living in York in 1841. An old directory for 1823, found an Andrew OHMAN living in Gillygate, York - an organ builder and violin maker.

There was a family story which told the tale of a great grandfather who lived in England and was an organ builder. He had just finished erecting an organ in some church in France, was on his return to England when he disappeared. It is thought he was murdered for his money and thrown in the sea. Perhaps that is why Henry couldn't be found in the earlier census years.

I was wondering if becoming an organ builder was an apprenticed trade and perhaps there might be records that could be consulted?

Any direction in this matter would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.

Mary
Canada

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Just to let everyone know that I have had marvelous results with postings at this site and have met some lovely people at the same time. What can be any better than this?

Now on to my perhaps too difficult asking of you...my ancestors Frederick(also found as George and Henry) and Rebecca NEWCOMB(E) were found living at 35 King Henry St., Islington in both the 1851 and 1861 ENGLAND Census. Apparently this couple weren't married until 1858 so it is unknown whether they lived together as a married couple at the time of the 1841 Census. They did have at least two children born to them prior to the 1841 Census - George Frederick NEWCOMB born about 1838 and John NEWCOMB born about 1840. George was born in Islington/Hackney and John in Dalston/Islington/Hagerston according to what appears to have been written in later census years.

Now here is the question...would someone consider looking for Frederick and Rebecca(GREEN)NEWCOMB in the 1841 Census?
Frederick was born about 1814 in Kingsland/Hackney/Shoreditch/Dalston while Rebecca was born about 1819 in Maidstone, Kent.

Thank you!

Mary
Canada

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I am trying to find William and Esther GREEN who may have been living in West Hackney in 1841. There are so many variables in this query that it is understandable if a search is not undertaken.

William GREEN was born about 1781 in Kent, England. His wife Esther was born about 1785 in Maidstone, Kent. In 1851, they were living at Johns Place, West Hackney, Hackney, Middlesex. They had at least four daughters: Sarah, Esther, Rebecca and Mary Ann. Esther born about 1814 in Maidstone, Kent may have been living with them as may have their daughter Rebecca(born c 1819, Maidstone, Kent) and daughter Mary Ann(born c 1826, West Hackney, Middlesex).

Thanks for your help!

Mary
Canada

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In 1871 and 1881, Joseph and Jane DIXON were living at 7 George Street, York St George, York.

I wonder if they are still alive in 1891? Joseph would be about 79 years old while Jane would be about 81 years old - both born at York.

Thanks for your help!

Mary

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I have been told that Esther WARREN(age c 86) may have been living with Charles and Elizabeth MOORE and their children in 1901.

Would someone entertain the thoughts of looking for this family in the 1901 Census?

Thanks!

Mary                                                                 

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Looking for John and Esther WARREN living with son Thomas and children in 1871. Sorry no address or other identifying factors to report.


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London & Middlesex Completed Lookup Requests / 1871 Census look-up - GLOVER
« on: Thursday 10 November 05 13:58 GMT (UK)  »
I have been told that in the 1871 Census living at 2 Bird Cage Walk were George and Mary Ann GLOVER. Living with them in their household was Esther GREEN, mother-in-law, aged 86 and their six children.

Would someone consider providing me with the details?

Thank you!

Mary

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